Star Trek: A Call to Duty
U.S.S. Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10906.07

Starring:

Ian Robinson			as	[CO] Captain Thomas T. Quchant
Julie Léger			as	[XO] Commander Sharra Torene Telgar

…Also Starring…

Scott Knight			as 	[FCO] Commander William X. Foster
Gilles Léger			as	[CEO]	Ensign Thomas Angus T`gai Silek
Cathy Knights			as         [CSO] Ensign Khethiwe Amuz
Andrew James			as	[CIV] Commander Thalev Idrani 

…Guest Starring…

Pam Bruyere			as	Prince Albert Endicott
					Computer
Julie Léger			as 	[OPS] H’lo
Klingon
Gilles Léger			as	Computer

		…Absent…

David Gibson			as	[OPS] Ensign Deva Evek
Edvin Mihhailov		as	[CTO]	Ensign Sylar Koval

		...LOA…
Arlene McIntyre      		as 	U.S.S. Tal-War – SM

                        …Direction…
Pam Bruyere			as	U.S.S. Tal-War – Sub SM

SUMMARY:  As the Tal-War heads towards Orion space, something is definitely up. It seems the XO is missing and someone is beating the tar out of her, but why? So c'mon crew and find her and then you get to party!

Speaking of trouble, no one knows it yet but there is a game afoot on the Tal-War as well.

ST: A Call To Duty presents the USS Tal_War in Assignment of Blame.....Dead Bodies and More.

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CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::rolls over and looks at Amuz:: CSO: I think we're due back for duty in 5 minutes.
XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ :: sitting in a chair, still tied up ::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::sitting in The Big Chair [tm]::
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
::looks back and smiles:: CIV: I guess so. ::starts to get up::
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::sitting at the flight console:: CO: We should be in range now.
CEO_Ens_Silek says:
::continues to monitor the engines::
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::admires Amuz's body as she gets up::
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
CIV: Sorry I kept you up so late, but it was definitely worth it ::grins::
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CSO: Did I ever show you my Bat'Leth?
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
ACTO: Target the engines on that ship and fire
TO_Bruyere says:
CO: Aye Sir! ::targets and fires::
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
::frowns slightly:: CIV: Yes... several times... it was quite impressive ::starts to pull on her shirt::
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::looks quite proud and grins::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CEO: Where the hell is the science offer?
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CSO*: Report to the bridge.  Your shift started 30 minutes ago

ACTION: The shot comes close but misses.

CEO_Ens_Silek says:
::frowns:: CO: I do not know Sir...  Computer: Computer locate Ensign Amuz.
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
CIV: Perhaps we should hurry up? *CO*: Thirty minutes ago? Sir... ::pauses:: On my way, sir
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
ACTO: Try again.
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: Stay on them.  Try and anticipate their evasion techniques
Computer
CEO: Ensign Amuz is in Commander Idrani's quarters.
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::gets up quickly, nearly falling over and starts dressing::
TO_Bruyere says:
CO: I missed. Naturally. Firing again!
CEO_Ens_Silek says:
CO: I believe I can speculate why the CSO is late Sir.

ACTION: Alarms start going off in Indrani's quarters.

CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
::grabs her jacket, kisses him quickly on the cheek:: CIV: Seems the Captain has his times muddled. See you soon ::starts to run out the quarters::
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::keeps the vessel in range::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CEO: Let's get the XO back so she can put Ensign Amuz on report for not being at her station in a Red Alert situation
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
::jumps into the turbolift:: Computer: Bridge, priority one
CEO_Ens_Silek says:
::nods:: CO: Yes Sir.
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CSO: See you later. Computer: What is the alarm for?
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
::fixes her jacket and adjusts her combadge, thinking:: Self: At least I was neat this time
Computer says:
CIV: Access was gained into the CIV's quarters by unauthorized personnel.
XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ :: looks up through swollen eyes ::  Klingon:  You think I could get a little water?
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::finishes dressing:: Computer: Who? What? When? ::looks around::

ACTION: Another shot falls short of it's target.

CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
::exits the turbolift and moves to her station:: CO: Ensign Amuz reporting for duty sir. Orders?
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CEO: Can we grab them with the tractor beam?
TO_Bruyere says:
CEO: Would you please come and fix this?! The weapons might not be aligned properly.
Computer says:
CIV: Unknown.
Klingon says:
@ XO:  You don't need water.
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
ACTO: What the hell's the matter with you? Hit that damn thing!
CEO_Ens_Silek says:
::looks down:: CO: Negative Sir.
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Computer: Scan this room. ::reaches for a weapon from his wall::
XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ Klingon:  Well, if you want me to be able to talk, then I need some water.
CEO_Ens_Silek says:
TO: We are simply not in range.... perhaps if we got closer?
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
::tightens her jaw, takes a deep breath and assumes the Science station, running supplementary scans::

@ACTION: The XO is suddenly slapped again and blood trickles from her mouth.

ACTION: The Tal-War is hailed.

Computer says:
CIV: Scanning.
Computer says:
CIV: All scans are negative.
XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ :; spits blood ::  Klingon:  If you insist on making me loose body fluids, then I need the water.
TO_Bruyere says:
CEO: Then why do they ask me to fire?
OPS_H’lo says:
CO:  Incoming hail Sir.
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Computer: Oooooh.....kaaaay. So how did the alarms go off?
Computer says:
CIV: Unknown at this time.
CEO_Ens_Silek says:
TO: Or your aim needs improving
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
ATO: fire all the phasers....maybe throwing everything at them will help
TO_Bruyere says:
CO: Or destroy it...
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
CO: Recommend using photon torpedoes set to proximity detonation, sir.
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
OPS: On screen?

ACTION: The Tal-War's weapons hit something, but not the Orion ship.

CEO_Ens_Silek says:
::narrows sensors at the area::
OPS_H’lo says:
CO:  Aye Sir.  On screen.
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::looks at the incoming hail::
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: That was a bigger explosion than I had hoped for.
TO_Bruyere says:
CO: We hit something... but not the Orion ship... there's something else...

ACTION: The XO appears on the screen, battered and beaten.

CEO_Ens_Silek says:
CO: I believe there is a cloaked vessel in between us and the Orion Sir.
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Computer: Scan this room for transporter signals, tachyons or any other abnormalities.
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::turns to the CEO and frowns:: CEO: Ya think?
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COMM: XO: Telgar!....are you ok?
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::turns back to the screen:: COM: XO: Sharra!
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CEO: Scan that vessel, find out who it is
CEO_Ens_Silek says:
::looks up at the screen::
XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ :: hears the CO's voice and looks up :: COM: CO: Captain?
CEO_Ens_Silek says:
::nods:: CO: Attempting to do so Sir  ::narrows sensors following the communication channel link::
Prince_Albert_Endicott says:
@::leans forward :: CO:Captain, missing someone. :: pats Telgar's head ::
XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ :: moves her head back and bites at the Princes hand ::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CSO: Scan that hail...try and pinpoint the location of the XO
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
CEO: Having fun with my sensors, Ensign?
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::glares at the new face on the screen::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: Prince: What do you want?
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
CO: Yessir. :: begins to scan the hail, running through the usual tracing routines::
CEO_Ens_Silek says:
CO: I believe the vessel blocking our view of the Orion vessel is a scout vessel of some kind Sir... 
Computer says:
CIV: There was a brief transporter signal. Signal was rerouted. Location masked.
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CEO: Classification?
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Computer: Activate Intruder Alert.
Prince_Albert_Endicott says:
@COM: CO: The question is what do you have that I want?
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::taps his badge:: *CO*: Idrani to the bridge, the computer has detected a transporter signal into my quarters. The origin was masked and signal rerouted.

ACTION: Intruder alert is activated.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: Prince: I have several torpedoes with your name on it at this point...however...what do you have on your list?
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CEO: Find out where that alert originated
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::looks back at his console and types a message to the CO:: CO: If the CEO can route a transporter beam to the source of the COM we can get over there and take them by surprise. ::sends the message to the CO's chair console::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::just now gets the comm from the CIV::
CEO_Ens_Silek says:
CO: Similar to our Defiant class Sir..
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CEO: And find out who's been messing with the communications.  It seems there's a delay::
Prince_Albert_Endicott says:
@COM: CO: Captain, you have no doubt heard your intruder alarm sounding.  As you can see I know what is happening there.
CEO_Ens_Silek says:
::whispers:: CO: I can attempt to route a transporter signal through the communications Sir.
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::nods at the CEO::
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
CO: Captain, that ship that the CEO picked up is still cloaked but there are signs of minor damage
XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ COM: CO: Don't negotiate Sir.
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Computer: Computer, seal off this deck. ::takes a phaser as he waits for the CO to reply::
Prince_Albert_Endicott says:
@ :: pushes Telgar forward :: XO: Talk to him!
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
@COM: Prince: As I can surmise you have some egress onto this ship.  As for the XO.. ..::stares at Telgar::  ..... Keep her...she's no good anyway
XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ COM: CO:  Blow them the hell out of space!  :: spits blood ::
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
::swallows as she thinks about the intruder alert::
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::turns and glares at the CO::
CEO_Ens_Silek says:
::shakes head:: CO: Transporter signals will not penetrate Sir.
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: XO: Shut up you klingon p'tak.
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::starts hunting for an intruder::

ACTION: The deck is sealed.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Computer: If we can't scan the life signs... maybe its something else... scan for any materials that could be used as an explosive! ::starts looking for a bomb too::

ACTION: The smaller Orion ship suddenly decloakes and comes around heading for the Tal-War

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ :: gets an idea of what the CO is doing ::  COM: CO:  How did you find out?
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: XO: B$%#h.  I was about to bring you up on charges anyway
Computer says:
CIV: There are no unknown substances present.
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::blinks and realizes what's happening::
XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ COM: CO:  Well, it's about time you wised up you idiot.
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*Deck 2*: All hands on deck 2, evacuate deck. *CO*: Captain, computer isn’t detecting life signs, perhaps a bomb? I am investigating.
Prince_Albert_Endicott says:
@COM: CO: Well then, you won't mind if I do this. ::punches the XO in the stomach then smiles ::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: Prince: Keep that idiot.  She's no good to me.  ::cuts comms::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CIV*: I'm going to seal desk 2
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*CO*: Already done, Sir.
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CIV*: Good job
CEO_Ens_Silek says:
CO: The scout vessel has decloaked and is on an intercept course Sir.
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*CO*: I'll keep investigating but at this point I cant be sure of what it is, or if we contained it. Suggest we get someone from science working on tracing it?
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
ATO: Fire on that vessel
TO_Bruyere says:
CO: Yes Captain Sir! ::fires::
XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ Prince:  Well, I guess my gig is up now.  So I can give you what information that I have.  If the price is right.
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::throws the ship into an evasive pattern::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CIV*: if you can seal whatever it is, we can also vent that location to space and eject it.  I'd rather you were in that location when we did it

ACTION: The smaller ship is hit as it fires a volley of torpedoes at the Tal-War.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*CO*: I don't annoy you THAT much do I?
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::Rolls the ship to avoid the torpedoes::
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
::thinks:: Self: Thalev, be careful... ::starts running her own internal scans on the deck 2, while seeing if she can find weaknesses on the ship attacking them::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::grabs the chair arms as the torps hit::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CIV*: Damn comms...I said weren't you fool.
Prince_Albert_Endicott says:
@XO: You are useless to me now. :: motions for someone to drag her away::
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*CO*: Er, Okay Sir.... I suggest you get that Vulcan CEO on to repairs! They've been playing up all day!

ACTION: The Tal-War is hit but damage is minor. Shield strength is down ten percent.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ Prince:  You are making a big mistake.  I could be useful to you.  After all, I do know that ship's tactical weaknesses.
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CSO: Narrow the sensors on Deck 2.  Give Commander Idrani some help trying to find this thing
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
CO: Already on it, sir. :adds mentally:: Self: See, I actually CAN do my job... males...
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::thinks...maybe if you were here on time this morning we wouldn't be in this situation::
CEO_Ens_Silek says:
::opens mouth to insult Commander Idrani but closes his mouth instead::
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::starts detecting something very very unusual from the center of the ship.. dun dun DUN!::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: status of the larger Orion vessel?
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*CO*: Picking up erratically comm signal from deck 9, section 8...
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CIV*: a comm signal? no wonder the system is on the fritz
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: Not a clue, I wasn't looking, too busy trying to keep us away from the feisty little one.
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*CO*: I still blame Engineering. I shall move to investigate.
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CIV*: I agree...keep the bridge informed
Prince_Albert_Endicott says:
@XO: You may have some knowledge, but that is not what I want or need.
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::heads for the irratical signal::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
ATO: target the small scout vessel...see if you can disable that
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::gets to the right deck but can't access the room::
XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ Prince:  Ok, your funeral.  :: smirks ::
TO_Bruyere says:
CO: Aye Sir! ::Fires::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Self: maybe you'll get lucky and hit the bigger ship instead
Prince_Albert_Endicott says:
@:: calls a crewman over :: Crewman: Take her to the cargo bay and secure her.
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::detects a space behind a bulkhead:: Computer: Site to Site transport to these co-ordinates!
XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@  Prince:  Perhaps you can negotiate with the Klingons, I am a spy for them after all.

ACTION: The smaller ship is hit again and loses all power.

CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
::thinks 'should have stayed with Thalev, he could have done with the help'::
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
TO: Did we get it?
TO_Bruyere says:
FCO: I got it! I got it!
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
TO: Good, now where did that other blighter get to?
Host Prince_Albert_Endicott says:
@XO: You are even too much trouble for a slave.
TO_Bruyere says:
CO: First ship disabled. FCO: Over there? ::points to the left::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
ATO: Good shot.  Now target the bigger ship and see if you can do it again
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::turns the Tal-War round to face the other ship::
TO_Bruyere says:
CO: Firing! ::targets and fires with confidence::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: Let's see how close you can get to them
XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ :: shouting as she is being dragged away. ::  Prince:  Like I said, your funeral.  The information I have is worth a lot to the Klingons and you know how vindictive they can be.  Especially one of their mates.
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: Rubbing shields close enough?
Host Prince_Albert_Endicott says:
@:: motions the crewman to take her away ::
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: If we can do that maybe we can punch an interference hole between the ships and lock onto the XO
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
FCO/CO: If you get that close, you could try reconfigure the shields to the same frequency and try beam the XO across

ACTION: The CIV is transported to a small room, where he finds  a table and several chairs with decks of cards and dirty glasses.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Self: What the...?! Okay... *CO*: Idrani to bridge.
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::takes the Tal as close to the other ship as possible::
TO_Bruyere says:
CO: We hit 'em... but minimal damage.
Host Prince_Albert_Endicott says:
ACTION:  The CIV's com is blocked.
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
ATO: Try again.
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::taps his badge again:: *CO*: Hello.... ::tries the computer:: Computer: Computer, respond.
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
CO: Captain! I am not reading Idrani's commbadge anymore...
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
ATO: Aim for the engines and then the shields
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CSO: Send a security team to his last location
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::has a look around, thinks he can smell Yamock sauce::
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
*Security*: Ensign Amuz to Security, converge on Commander Idrani's last known coordinates, Deck 2 sector five dash one

ACTION: The CIV sees a body in the corner, the body of a starfleet officer

CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
::adds mentally 'And hurry...' ::
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::sees a foot in the shadows and raises his drawn phaser:: Figure: Stop! In the name of .... ::sees it is a dead body and moves over::
CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::sees he looks a lot like Gopher:: Aloud: Eugh! Ugly son of a ... wait.. it's not Gopher... something slightly different...
CO_Capt_Quchant says:
ATO: Come on...hit it
TO_Bruyere says:
CO: Where have I heard that before? ::fires::
CSO_Ens_Amuz says:
::thinks:: Self: Find him you lazy officers... Please. I should have stayed in my quarters, Captain's wrath or not.

ACTION: The last round of fire hits the Orion ship and damages her shields and they fail, temporarily.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::looks closer at the body:: Aloud: Strange... I'll have to get Dr. Mallard to do an autopsy to see how he died.

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