Star Trek: A Call to Duty
U.S.S. Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10906.28

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
Orion Wilson  			as	[TO]	Ensign Rekuan Tell’akus
Gilles Léger			as	[CEO]	Ensign Thomas Angus T`gai Silek
Hank Hill			as         [CNS] Commander Quinn Aryx McRae
Andrew James			as	[CIV] Commander Thalev Idrani 

…Guest Starring…

Pam Bruyere			as	Computer
					Prince Albert Endicott
Hank Hill			as	Ariel
Julie Léger			as 	[OPS] H’lo
Gilles Léger			as	[EO] Mackenzie

		…Absent…

Cathy Knights			as	[CTO]	Ensign Khethiwe Amuz

		...LOA…

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

                        …Direction…

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

SUMMARY: The time has come for all good....well the Tal-War crew to finish their mission, but the Orions may have other ideas.

They are closing in on their prey but there are uninvited guests waiting to greet them.

ST: ACTD is proud to present the USS Tal_War in.....Assignment of Blame......The Joke's On Who?

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FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::sitting at the flight console programming additional evasive maneuvers::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::sitting in The Big Chair [tm]::

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
:: At tactical looking at tactics for Orions ::

CEO_Ens_Silek says:
::continues to monitor ship systems in Engineering::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: Time to intercept?

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: sitting in The Smaller Chair ::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::checks the navigational display:: CO: 30 minutes.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
@::meandering from Spaceport Poi nty'ears toward someplace with green women::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::walking down the corridor:: Computer: Locate Petty Officer Pringle.

Computer says:
CIV: Petty officer Pringle is not on board the Tal-War.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Computer: When did Petty Officer Pringle leave the Tal-War, and how?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
@::absent-mindedly scratches Ariel's ears while he navigates with his feet.::

Computer says:
CIV: He was transported off 2400 hours.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Computer: Thank you. Now, please relate to me the third chapter of Advanced Quantum Mechanics.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::walks around the corner and into a turbolift::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: I hate this part

Computer says:
CIV: That does not compute.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  The waiting?

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Computer: Of course not. I'll do you a deal then. Take me to the bridge and I won't tell that annoying Vulcan CEO so he won't perform more diagnostics.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: Yup.   I almost want the ship to go faster

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
@::contemplates opening another bottle but decides against it since his supply is limited.::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  You and me both.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
TO: Ensign, have you identified the extra contact?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: If we increase speed by another warp factor what does our ETA become ?

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::hears the CO's comment:: CO: We could always get Gopher to get out and push.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::walks onto the bridge:: CO: Captain, my investigation leads me to believe petty officer Pringle is guilty for the murder.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
XO: I think it's a... Delta flyer, ma'am.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::doesn't feel like leaning forward to look at the console:: @DF Computer:  Anything on sensors?

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
TO:  A Delta Flyer?  Are you sure?

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::frowns:: CO: You do realize we're already at maximum warp?

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
XO: Quite sure. :: double checks :: XO: Yes, ma'am.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: Yeh I know

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: Well...there's nothing else we can do...may as well hail them

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  Of course Captain.  TO:  Hail the..umm, Delta Flyer.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
XO: I'll try... :: Hails the Delta Flyer :: XO: Hailing open.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
COM: CNS:  Delta Flyer, identify yourself.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::moves to the XO:: XO: The Captain seems to have selective hearing when I speak. Perhaps I should report to you or vote to make you Captain instead. The evidence points to Petty Officer Pringle as the murderer. He, however, beamed off the ship at Zero hundred hours.

ACTION: Communication from the Flyer is staticy.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CIV:  Yes, he was on that pirate ship with me.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::Sits up::@COM: XO: You first.  ::leans forward and scans the area to figure out who's talking to him::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
TO: Can you clean that up?

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
COM: CNS:  Tell you what, my next communication is going to be from my phaser banks unless you give me good reason not to.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::head snaps around to the screen::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: Hang on....I recognize that voice

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
XO: That said, my investigation comes to a close until we apprehend him.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CO: Well... It IS a Delta Flyer. But I'll try sir.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO: Really Sir?

ACTION: There is a sudden power up on the Orion ship as they bring their weapons to bear.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CIV:  Good work Thalev.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
XO: Thank you. Where would you like me to assist?

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::reads the power output increasing:: All: Oh hell! ::throws the ship into an evasive manoeuver::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
All; Red Alert

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
FCO:  What is it Will?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
@COM: XO: Well since it's good manners to introduce yourself to people you meet who are minding their own business when you decide to intrude on their nice, peaceful space flights, I really don't see why I should be the one to start.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
XO: They're picking a fight... looks like their weapons are charging and they're bringing them to bear.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: CNS: If you're who I think you are...we'll talk later.  Orion hostiles attacking.  Assistance would be appreciated: Tal-War Out

ACTION: The Orion ship fires at the smaller shuttle.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
TO: Target their weapons and fire

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: Drop out of warp

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CO: Yes, sir. :: Fires weapons ::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  I think I'm going to have to kick that pilot's.....never mind.....

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::looks at the view screen::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
TO: I'm taking us underneath, you should be able to get their weapons and propulsion from there. ::drops out of warp and heads under the Orion ship::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
@::starts evasive maneuver nyah nyah missed me::

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
FCO: Good idea.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
@COM: XO: Tal-war?  Well why didn't you say so in the first place?

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
COM: CNS:  I hope you can fly faster than you run your mouth.

ACTION: The shuttles engines are hit and the pilot is thrown across the deck.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::slides across the floor:: @Sonuva!

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: Intercept course

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
TO: As soon as we are in range get that Orion ship's attention

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
XO: Apparently he can't. ::plots an intercept course and engages::

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CO: Yes, Captain.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
@::stands and heads back to console:: Okay that tears it. ::brings weapons and shields online::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: gets to the OPS console and tries to get a lock on the shuttle ::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
@::begins some fancy flying::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: if you're trying to get a lock....look for a canine life form and alcohol containers

ACTION: The shuttles weapons systems are damaged and are not responding.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::watches intently::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: Scan the Orion vessel for possible weaknesses in their shields

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
@Stupid piece of...::starts evasive maneuver go that way really fast::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::weaves the Tal-War toward the Orion vessel at full impulse, ready to dive underneath::

CEO_Ens_Silek says:
*CO*: Engineering to bridge... please choose your power allocations wisely. If you wish to go fast we can, if you wish to fight you can... doing both could be hazardous to the ship's and our health.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
@::checks maintenance logs to see when the previous owner actually did some work on the ship::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
COM: CNS:  Give me your shield frequencies.  I'll try and pull you out of there.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CEO*: Combat maneuvers have to be fast otherwise we don't get to shoot back

Ariel says:
@ ::whines some::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: Can't he just route warp power to the weapons and shields? It’s not like we're actually using it.

CEO_Ens_Silek says:
*CO*: It is not impossible Captain, just more difficult and more risky.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
@::tries to get weapon systems back up while dodging any further Orion fire::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: I would rather we have warp power available at a moments notice in case we need it

CEO_Ens_Silek says:
*CO*: I would be negligent if I would not mention it.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CEO*: Understood

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::is reminded of Space Invaders as he watches the shuttles maneuvers::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: Are we in range yet?

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: We only need about 75% to get us out of here in a hurry, we can use the rest when we're out of range.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  We are just coming into transporter range Sir.

ACTION: The shuttle's shields flicker.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
@::wonders if any of his old tactical maneuvers are still programmed into the Tal-war, and if he can trigger them from here::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  Got him Sir.

CEO_Ens_Silek says:
::closes the channel and mumbles:: Self: I hope he does.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: Good....and his dog and beer supply?

ACTION: The Orion ship fires on the shuttle again destroying it.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  I have all life forms.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
@::kicks the engineering console.  downloads the sips maintenance logs into a PADD so he can figure out who the previous owner was and beat him for letting a ship go without maintenance for so long::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO/XO: Beer? That would be a waste of resources to beam that on board.. oh never mind.. ::watches the shuttle get destroyed::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: If it's who I think it is then they'll be beer...and believe me...you'll need the beer

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*Sickbay*: Medical teams to the transporter room

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  Energizing now sir.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Who do you think it is, Sir? The Royal Society for the Protection of Beer?

ACTION: Sensors detect fifteen ships decloaking surrounding the Tal-War.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  I'll try to get the cargo, but I won't promise.

ACTION: The Tal-War is being hailed.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::blinks as the navigational display lights up with the decloaking ships:: All: I knew it!

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: plot an escape course

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO/XO: Can we not get destroyed to day, please?

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
All: I'm detecting 15 ships...

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: We'll see what we can do

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO/XO: Unless you know of a Prometheus class available.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  We are being hailed Sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: Already done... but I'd like to deliver some blow before we leave here.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: On screen.  FCO: Be ready.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  ON screen Sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::brings up the escape course and stands by to engage at warp::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  I was able to transport 2 life forms Sir.  They are in the transporter room now.

ACTION: Endicott is seen on the screen with a concerned Pringle by his side.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::looks around the transporter room.  Sees Ariel made it but not the ale:: Self: Well at least they got the important cargo out.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::looks up at the screen:: CO: There's our murderer... and betrayer it seems.

Prince_Albert_Endicott says:
@COM: Tal-War: Ah there you are my friends. As you can see, you have made a grave error in coming here. :: smirks and nudges Pringle::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: Prince: Good morning.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::sends a message to engineering and tactical consoles to be ready to vent a plasma cloud and detonate it as soon as the tal jumps to warp::

Prince_Albert_Endicott says:
@COM: CO: I'm afraid this will be your last morning. A shame really.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::stretches:: Ariel: Next time girl, we'll borrow a bigger ship.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::walks up next to the FCO:: FCO: Looks a right Pringle, doesn't he.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CIV: Looks like a right prat if you ask me.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::walks forwards and stands at the other side of the FCO in the middle of the consoles::

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
:: Prepares to vent plasma ::

CEO_Ens_Silek says:
::hears the "bleep bleep" of an incoming message and looks at the main status display, notes it and send acknowledgment to the FCO::

ACTION: The ships surrounding the Tal-War power up weapons.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: Prince: well...I'm sure that's what you think

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::taps the FCO on the shoulder::

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
FCO: Should I vent the plasma, Commander?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::taps Ariel on the head and makes the sit hand motion::TR Guy: Watch my dog, I'm going to the bridge.

TR Guy says:
CNS: Um, what?

Prince_Albert_Endicott says:
@COM:CO: You are a plucky fellow Captain, but you are outnumbered as you can see.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
TR Guy: Just do it, I'm in no mood. ::walks out of TR and heads for TL::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::nods to the TO and then to the CO:: All: Hold on to your... just hold on. ::engages the escape course::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Part of me wishes it had been Gopher so we could get rid of him once and for all.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
:: Vents plasma for detonation::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
COM: Prince:  Yeah, you need a few more ships to make it an even fight.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::walks into TL:: TL: Bridge

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO/XO: You do remember this is an Akira class vessel meaning we have 40...count them... 40 Kaneda fighters.

Prince_Albert_Endicott says:
@:: glares at the XO, then smiles :: COM: XO: Well perhaps I will let you live this time, just because I like you.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CIV: Get rid of the Admiral's nephew? can't do that... but we can make his life miserable.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: I'm in.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::whisked away to the bridge::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: 15 Orion vessels targeting us.  We wouldn't get half of the fighters launched before we'd blow up

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Meh we never get to use them...

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
TO: NOW! ::jumps to warp::

ACTION: The Tal-War warps away with several ships in pursuit

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Weeee!

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
COM: Prince:  Riiiight.  I like you to and I have a little gift for you.  How about you drop your shields so I can send it to you.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
:: Blows up plasma ::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: ::as he hangs onto the FCO Chair:: run away to fight another day

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
FCO: Done, Commander.

ACTION: Four enemy ships are caught in the plasma fire and destroyed.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::nods::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::arrives on bridge::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: If that worked we should have disabled most of their ships.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
:: Exhales and sits back in chair ::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::turns to see the new arrival::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::steps back to his chair and notices the new arrival on the bridge::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
Bridge crew: What have you people done to my ship?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: Bloody hell...

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: What? Have I got spider webs on my antennae again?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: Grab a seat at a station and get on the sensors.  Track the enemy vessels

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::waits for an answer::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: looks around :: CNS:  What the hell do you mean YOUR ship, last time I checked, this ship belonged to the Federation with Captain Quchant in command.

Prince_Albert_Endicott says:
@COM:XO: My dear Commander, this is not over yet. I shall make sure you and your crewmates will suffer at my hands again. You will never know where or when but the time will come.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Aye Sir! Self: About time someone answered my question about where to help. ::moves to the science console and scans::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CNS: Figured I'd run into you and have to pull your butt out of the firing line again

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
XO: Well it was mine first.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: Meet Commander McRae.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
COM: Prince:  I look forward to it.

ACTION: The screen goes black and the channel closes.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CNS: And no...it was always mine.  ::extends hand to shake::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: We still have 8 and a half ships chasing us.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
CO: I would have been fine if you people hadn't come in and riled up the Orions.  Seriously.  ::shakes hand::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::wonders who that Endicott guy thinks he is::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CIV: 8 and a half?

ACTION: The enemy ships break off their pursuit.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: nods ::  CNS:  Well, it's Captain Quchant's now.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CNS: Grab a seat

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Yeah one was slower... wait.. CO: All pursuers who have pursued us are no longer pursuing us.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: Head to the nearest starbase

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CIV: Aw damn, I was going to suggest laying some mines for them.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: I am sure we'll get that opportunity in the future. I think we should get a drunk to celebrate,

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  Sir, you do realize that Mister McRae isn't authorized to be here.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CNS: Protocol states that no unauthorized personal aboard the bridge.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::looks around for a chair::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: Aye Cap'n... setting course. ::lays in a course for starbase 210::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CNS: Is your Starfleet commission still active?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
TO: Protocol?  ::Looks at the captain:: CO: Kids these days...

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: taps at the console to look up the CNS ::

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CNS: Hey!

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  Checking now Sir.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::looks to the CNS:: CNS: He is right, but I get the feeling it won't matter, being old friends with the Captain and all.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: I can still take him off the Bridge.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
CO: I've been working as a diplomat for the last few years.  If I put on the uniform, they still salute me.  Better to have a rank when dealing with a lot of races than just being a diplomat

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CNS: I see.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO/XO/CNS: Don't forget he'll need a full physical examination before he can be reactivated.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: What departmental positions do we have open on the ship still?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
CO: Klingons sort of frown on dealing with people they don't think are warriors.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CNS:  Your commission is at reserve status.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: Oh...believe me I'm going to make sure he gets the exam

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: I don't think that will be necessary. CO: Not the nice Nurse, I hope? Doctor Doris should be on duty..

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  We have several positions available Sir.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
CIV, CO: Keep your exams to yourself.  There will be no probing.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CNS: Commander McRae.  Would you like to stay?  We could do with a counselor.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: Cap'n, with your permission I'd like to send someone out to check the hull for scratches.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::grins:: CNS: I hope the observation room is open.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: granted

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::looks to the FCO:: FCO: Who'd you have in mind?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
CO: Can we work some bridge time into that?  It's been a while since I commanded anything other than a deaf dog.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CNS: You'll have to talk to Commander Telgar for that

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CIV: See if you can find Gopher for me will ya. ::grins::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CNS:  I can see you get time on the bridge in the capacity of Counselor.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::makes a note to reprogram all the CIV's replicator recipes to serve gruel and Gahk<sp>::

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