Star Trek: A Call to Duty
U.S.S. Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10909.27

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
Cathy Knights			as	[CTO]	Ensign Khethiwe Amuz
Hank Hill			as         [CNS] Commander Quinn Aryx McRae
Andrew James			as	[CIV] Commander Thalev Idrani 

…Guest Starring…

Arlene McIntyre		as	Lorehani Quchant
                                                            Commander Robinson
                                                            Courtney
                                                            Betazed Official
Pam Bruyere			as	Admiral Sheridan

                       …Absent…
Orion Wilson  			as	[TO]	Ensign Rekuan Tell’akus

	             ...LOA…

                     …Direction…

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

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FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::sitting at the flight console::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: standing on the bridge ::

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: in her quarters sipping a white wine while she waits ::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::sitting on the bridge::

ACTION:  The Ops Console begins beeping with an incoming message.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::on the Bridge, looking at the results of the phase blast::

Lorehani says:
::In quarters holding her daughter

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::in his quarters admiring Gemma::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::back in his quarters for what seems like the first time in a month::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Lorehani: I have to go back to the bridge

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: So, is it a success?

ACTION:  The beeping becomes more insistent as everyone refuses to answer the phone.

Lorehani says:
::Sighs::  CO:  I know, it sucks but your daughter and I are not going anywhere..  ::grins::

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
Aloud: Is someone gonna answer that?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::stretches out on the bed and scratches Ariel's ears::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Lorehani: Well...there  is that small party in the conference room this afternoon

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
CIV: I think so, Commander, we managed to get a great deal of them but there may be more

Lorehani says:
CO:  You are dumping me for a party?

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: So how do we mop it up?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Lorehani: Hey...it's for you and Gemma

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: walks over to the OPS console ::  COM:  This is the USS Tal-War, Commander Telgar here.

Lorehani says:
::Grins::  Well that is ok then.  ::Jiggles her daughter to quiet her down::

ACTION: Gemma throws up over her mother

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
CIV: There are several options, we could beam all the ceti eels to a containment area on the ship...or vaporize them...or... ::shrugs::

ACTION:  A stern looking man comes across the view screen::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: But how can we be sure we get them all?

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::looks up at the man on the screen::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Lorehani: Time for me to leave....  ::grins::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
COM: Grumpy Man:  How may I help you?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::wonders if ceti eels can inhabit dogs then realizes Ariel is safe because she doesn't actually have a brain::

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: is starting to mellow after her second glass of wine ::

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::looks exasperated:: CIV: Thalev, There are no guarentees, unless we phsycially go scan everyone on the surface

Commander Robinson says:
@COM:Tal War: I am Commander Robinson.  I am head of special investigations for Starfleet Command.  You have been naughty.   Please present Admiral Sheridan post haste in the conference room.  She has much to answer for.  Also have all infected personnel quarantined.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: I don't volunteer for that job. That'd take up forever.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::kisses the wifey on the forehead and heads out the door to the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
COM: Robinson:  Infected personnel have been quarantined and I will have Admiral Sheridan brought to the conference room.  Anything else Commander?

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::rubs the back of her neck and looks at the scans:: CIV: I don't know about ceti eels but I don't think they reproduce like...like...those furry things? What are they called?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::gets in the turbo lift extremely happy::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::thinks "I knew I should have recognized him"::

Commander Robinson says:
COM: XO:  No, that is it for now.  I will be on board in about 10 mins..::Pauses a moment::  Oh...I should mention.  You are grounded until further notice.  Personnel transfers are forthcoming.  That Tal War is a condemned ship.   ::Closes the com before Telgar could answer::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::wonders why he's exhausted then remembers he hasn't slept since before the eel conference::

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
XO: Commander, if I might make a comment?

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
Self:  Well, I'll be damned.  :: shakes her head and taps her combadge:: *CO*  Captain, I hate to be a wet blanket, but, we have a problem.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*XO*: I'm heading up there now.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::whispers:: CIV: Was it just me or was that man very unprofessional?

ACTION:  The Ops station goes crazy... transfers coming in left right and centre.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::walks out onto the bridge::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: Told you

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: Unprofessional? Oh no.. what a surprise...

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CTO: Ensign, you are to escort Admiral Sheridan to the conference room.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::stands and replicates extra strong, extra caffeinated coffee because he doesn't have time for a nap::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: That communications board is going a little crazy.  Could you sort it out for me please

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
XO: Aye, ma'am. ::stands up:: I believe that man on the screen was acting very unprofessional and I find it surprising he is the rank of Commander.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::wanders into his ready room whistling softly::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Okay SIr. ::walks to OPS and starts sifting through the transfers::

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::moves towards the Turbolift:: Computer: Computer, locate Admiral Sheridan

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  Commander Robinson from SFC Special investigations.  He wants to have a talk with Admiral Sheridan and he says we are grounded.

ACTION:  The CIV sees his transfer orders and notices that he is being transferred to the Klingon Homeworld as a Liaison Officer.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  He says the Tal-War is a condemned ship and everyone is being transferred.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::picks a random deck::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Aloud: What the flying Ferengi is going on here!?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: That sounds about right for a infestation of an alien entit...wha?  Transferred?  The hell we are.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: You have the bridge.  Get me Starfleet command stat

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO/XO: I am NOT going to Klingon! I'll resign before that happens!

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  Aye Sir.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::gets off at the VIP quarters and starts looking for the guarded door to find the Admiral::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: walks to the OPS console and contacts SFC ::

ACTION:  As he shifts through the orders he finds that the CTO is going to the Academy, the XO is heading for the Rothchild as the senior Operations Officer, the CO is  headed for Starfleet command and the FCO will be instructing fliers on the Andorian homeworld.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::steps back from the console as XO walks over:: XO: Someone is playing with us.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::presses the chime to the Admiral's quarters::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::the coffee instantly jolts him back to consciousness::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CIV:  I don't think so.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  Sir, I get no response from StarFleet Command.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
XO: I'll be damned. Why are they doing this? This is absurd. Who is sending us?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::walks to his seat and sits::

Adm_Sheridan says:
*CTO*: Come.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::has no clue what's going on::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: mark all of the transfer orders as undeliverable and send them back

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CIV:  Keep your shirt on Thalev.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: They can't transfer us if we didnt' get the orders

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::steps in and comes to attention:: Admiral: Admiral Sheridan, I apologize for the intrusion but your presence is required to come with me to the conference room

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::looks at a list of open positions on the ship.::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
XO: Wow.. that brought back memories of that time on the beach in France back when we were on Earth..

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  Perhaps we should take a walk to the conference room and see this Commander Robinson.

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: smiles :: CTO: Come and sit for a moment, I'd like to talk to you first.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: winks and smiles at the CIV ::

ACTION:  the CNS has been offered the head shrink at a private hospital for the criminally insane located on a unknown planet.  Well known to Starfleet.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
Admiral: Admiral? ::looks at her quizzically:: I would prefer to stay here, I have an order to fufill

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: Damn right.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Yeah... I think our receiver has been playing up..

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::storms off to the conference room::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: follows the CO ::

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: takes her arm :: CTO: Of course you have a job to do, but take a moment, please. :: points to a chair ::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::watches the command staff abandon the bridge and frowns::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::punches up the communications controls and puts through a priority 1 command signal through to this grumpy idiot::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: before she leaves ::  CIV:  You have the bridge.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
Self: What the?  Why am I being sent there.  It's boring there.  All you do is drug everyone unconscious.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
XO: Woohoo!

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::shifts uncomfortably, torn between orders and Admiral's 'orders' :: Admiral: Ma'am, if you give me an order, I have no choice but to obey, but otherwise I have to insist that you come with me

Cmdr_Robinson says:
@::Smiles as he sees all the communications coming from the Tal War:;  Courtney:  It would seem that we have the attention of the Tal War crew finally.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
*CO*: Quick question.  Is there a reason I've been offered a transfer to the middle of nowhere to babysit catatonic nutjobs?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CNS*: This Commander Robinson is criminally insane.  I'm sorting it out.  No one is going anywhere

Courtney says:
@Robinson:  Oh I know...it will finally be nice to put them in their place.  It's been awhile.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
*CO*: I recommend we work under the assumption he's been possessed by a ceti eel.

Adm_Sheridan says:
CTO: I doubt there is any urgency to comply, but we can talk as we walk if you prefer.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CNS*: Good idea

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::sits back in his chair:: CIV: How long do you reckon we're going to be stuck here?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
*CO*: Make sure to use the stun setting.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CNS*: Do I have to?

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: As long as it takes to fix those damned transfer orders.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
*CO*: You could use the deep fry setting, but then we have to bring you up on charges.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CNS*: Only if they find evidence

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::motions to the door, letting the Admiral go first::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CIV*: Get me Starfleet Command now.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*FCO*: New Course.  Earth, maximum warp

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: puts down her glass and smiles :: CTO: Now my dear, tell me all about that man of yours. :: heads for the door ::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::blinks:: CIV: that was damn quick. ::sets course for earth and engages at maximum warp::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
*CO*: Yes Captain. ::gets Starfleet on the line:: Line 2.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: And I wanted to order the engage...

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::waits for the communication feed to come up in the conference room::

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
Admiral: Commander Idrani? He is a competent officer who had proved himself many times ::walks alongside the Admiral::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CIV: Looks like I beat you to it. ::sticks his tongue out and blows a raspberry::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Very mature. Can't believe they want to transfer you to my homeworld.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CIV: I wasn't aware they needed a class in humor.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::stands and stretches.  wonders when he'll be able to get some more Romulan ale to replace what he lost on the shuttle::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: They'd eat you alive.

Adm_Sheridan says:
CTO: You know, he seems very, very.....oh what's that expression, you know very...straight laced....that's it. Is he?

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CIV: as long as they leave some for me I'm not fussed.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: ETA to Earth?

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
Admiral: Straight laced? I am not sure what you mean, ma'am. We both take our job very seriously, if that is what you mean

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CIV: Two days according to my readings.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: That’s a long time.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::decides to meander down to engineering because he hasn't been there in a while::

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: nudges her :: CTO: Well maybe those are the wrong words. I mean he just seems so serious. Oh and how is his leg? I really must speak with him about that.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CIV: Best I can do at the moment, unless I seriously bend a few rules.

ACTION:  As the Tal War leaves space dock...alarms go off all over.  The Tal War crew are now officially stealing a starship.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: You can try.

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: hears alarms :: CTO: What is that?

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CIV: Sod it. ::cuts as many corners as he can in order to get to earth in the shortest possible time::

Action:  Betazed is trying to contact the Tal War

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::walks back out to the bridge::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::hears the comm going off::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: On screen

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: follows the CO...again::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::puts the screen on::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::arrives in main engineering.  sees yellow shirts sitting around playing cards and scratching::

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
Admiral: His leg is...is still non-existent... I am sure the painkillers he is on helps

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::looks at the Betazed official on the screen::

Betszed Official says:
COM:CO:  Stand down Captain.  You are now in violation of so many orders they are too numerous to list.  If you don't stand down we have orders to make you stop by any means possible.

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: stops and looks at the CTO :: CTO: Something isn't right here. I can feel it.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: They've obviously never tried to stop me before.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::looks at the Admiral:: Admiral: Could it be the alarms? Maybe we should go to the Bridge instead

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: Official: By Starfleet emergency protocol order 15, I am declaring Betazed quarentined due to an infectious hostile force.  You are considered compromised.  Tal-War out.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: lifts her eyebrow ::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: Earth, now. Full Speed ahead

Adm_Sheridan says:
CTO: Let's go.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CTO*: Get on the bridge now

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: Aw come on Thomas, you want to get out and push? I'm going as fast as I can.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::moves back to the turbolift:: *CO*: Already on my way....with the Admiral

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::looks through the maintenance records and sees that no one has done any real engineering work in months::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: At this point I'll take anything.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
Lazy Engineering Guys: Must be nice to have everything running perfectly so you have time to sit around with you thumbs up your butts.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: Man tactical.  Sheilds up.  Monitor for ANY ship targeting us

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::takes tactical:: CO: Yes Sir. ::scans::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: Then you might want to get all engineering shifts to report for duty, I'm gonna push the engines as hard as I can.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::steps off the Turbolift onto the Bridge:: Admiral: I recommend you staying to one side, ma'am ::strides towards her station::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*Engineering*: Prepare for combat, I want as much as we can get out of the engines

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
LEGs: You guys have about 10 seconds to get work.

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: steps out onto the bidge :: CTO: I need to speak with the Captain. :: walks over to him ::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CNS*: I want a full medical scan of the ship's complement, Anyone even possible infected gets beamed into quarantine.  No exceptions

Adm_Sheridan says:
CO: Captain, what is happening?

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::steps from the console:: CTO: Just keeping her warm. Keep an eye out for any ships on intercept courses.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
CIV: Aye Thalev ::logs in and takes over:: CIV: I could do with your help here, if you are not needed elsewhere?

ACTION:  More com traffic on the ops station.... Starfleet Command has declared the Tal War Fugitives...They have stolen a starship and kidnapped an Admiral.  A task force is being mounted by Earth.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CIV: Do me a favor, try and shunt all power from non-essential systems to the engines.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
*CO*: I'm in engineering right now, they need a little motivation.  I should be able to do both though.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: I'll be at TAC 2. ::walks over and leans on a crutch as he activates the console:: FCO: Aye... ::starts diverting non essential power::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Adm: I suspect a full blown coup d'etat on Betazed

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
LEGs: You guys need to get to work.  ::points to random group:: You 3 be ready for emergency maintenance and repairs, the rest of you start doing normal maintenance work.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CNS*: Take charge of engineering and get every ounce of energy out of them

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
*CO*: Will do

Adm_Sheridan says:
CO: What are you talking about? This is ridiculous.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::scans ship for ceti eels::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::hits the ship wide comm button on the chair arm::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::kicks the last lazy engineering guy to get him moving::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: walks over to the OPS console and sits ::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*Ship Wide*: The Ceti Eel infestation appears to have taken over Betazed and possibly Earth.  There is a large chance we will be fired upon by our own forces, however the integrity of the Federation is at stake.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: That's all I can give you... ::pauses as he realises he might get heard over the comm::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: looks at the screen ::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::starts going through the engineering logs to prioritize the repairs::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  Sir, we've been declared fugitives.

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