Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10509.17

Starring:

Brendan Ringenoldus 	as 	[XO] Lieutenant Commander John Exeter

                        …with…

Renee Amos		as	[OPS] Ensign Renee Santos
Heike Daemmig	as	[FCO] Commander Shania
Scott Knight		as	[CTO] Ensign Stuart MacAllister
Jane Rowley		as	[CNS] Commander Mikal Luchena

                        …Guest Starring…

Tim Schols		as	[NPC] Lieutenant J.G. Jessica Fernhim
Rob Lemmens	as	[NPC] Ensign I. Bugalot
Martijn Lemmen	as	[NPC] David Thrawn

                        …Direction…

Martijn Lemmen      	as 	U.S.S. Tal-War – SM

Mission Summary: The U.S.S. Tal-War has arrived at Outpost 34A, where they are to conduct a "efficiency scan" of the outpost as per StarFleet Regulations. Their underlying orders are of another nature however, to get more background information on what has been building up in this sector for the past year....  join us and find out....

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FCO_Shania says:
::at helm::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::standing on the transporter pad::

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
::Messing around in ME, trying to look busy whenever somebody looks at him.::

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::smiling at the transporter officer ::

FCO_Shania says:
::reroutes OPS controls to her console::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::standing to one side of the CNS in the pad::
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS/CTO:  Remember, be careful what you say over comms, but keep an eye out for anything out of the ordinary.

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Standing on the bridge looking annoyed::

ACTION: At the direction of the Outpost's operations department the Tal-War carefully slides into the docking bay on deck 6. As they do the viewscreen shows a number of smaller vessels docked.... quite a busy station it seems...

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::creates some notes on his PADD and stows it in his belt::

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
CNS: Careful what we say over the comm? ::surprised::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  Don't report any suspicious activities over the comm.  Report directly to Exeter when you get back to the ship.

ACTION: With a gentle thud the Tal-War completes the docking procedure... they've reached their target.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stumbles slightly::

FCO_Shania says:
::gets a lock on the soon-to-be AT::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::shudders a little and frowns::

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
CNS: Oh that! ::smiles:: For a moment I thought there was something to this inspection. ::laughs::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  There is something, but I can't say what.  ::hardens his expression::

FCO_Shania says:
XO: Docking procedure is completed. Docking ports are opened for access to the Outpost.

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::steels a brief glance at MacAllister to see if both are determined to spoil the day and tries to look professional and glum::

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
::Deliberately drop something on the floor, right beside that nice lady engineer that had start working there not so long ago.::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CNS: I thought there might be, don't you just hate all this secrecy stuff?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::grins::  CTO:  You have no idea how much.

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::lets out a slight laugh:: Glad to see which side you're on commander. ::smiles::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*XO*:  We're good to go on your orders.

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
<CNS:>

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CNS*: You have my permission to leave, good luck, commander.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods at the transporter chief::  OPS/CTO:  Remember... a routine inspection.

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::nods to the CNS and winks at the OPS officer::

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
CNS: Aye, Commander ::never done an inspection before but better not bring that one up yet::

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
::As the female engineer just turns and ignores him, he picks up the tool and pretends to be busy once again.::

ACTION: The away team dematerializes onboard and rematerializes again at one of the beam in points on the outpost. The team sees the old interior of the outpost... quite dark and rusty it seems, a wonder it still attracts merchants... odd. On top of that, there is another surprise waiting for them in the person of a young female StarFleet Officer.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::smiles winningly at the officer::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::subtly takes a flanking position beside the young officer::

LtJG_Fernhim says:
@::Looks as the away materializes but remains silent::

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
@::smiles nicely to the officer and steps away from the pad::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Fernhim:  Hi there.  We're here to do the inspection.  Our OPS officer needs access to your database and MacAllister here would like a tour.  I'd like to see the administrator.

LtJG_Fernhim says:
@::Nods:: CNS: Alright, commander.. I will see what I can do.. ::Turns for a moment and walks to the nearest console to tap a few buttons::

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::takes a seat in the centre chair:: Self: let the waiting begin.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::steps up close beside Fernhim and watches her::

ACTION: The FCO's console lights up, displaying an incoming call from the outpost.

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
@::looks around thinking it can't be fun everyday to be OPS in a place like this::

LtJG_Fernhim says:
@::Notices the CNS approached, but doesn't give it away, but keeps working to send a notification to the administrator::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::scouts around visually for a while whilst the CNS works with the officer::

FCO_Shania says:
XO: We are being hailed by someone on the Outpost.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::steps closer still, purposely invading Fernhim's personal space::

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
FCO: Open a Channel.

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
::As he walks around, half the staff is too busy to notice him slip into the CEO's office and sit in the big chair in there. He puts his feet up and grabs a PADD, containing some data on the warpcore.::

FCO_Shania says:
::taps a few buttons:: XO: Channel is open

ACTION: As the transmission is put on the main viewer the XO and FCO can see the face of Administrator Thrawn again.

LtJG_Fernhim says:
@::Looks up after a moment and turns to the counsellor:: CNS: Commander, the administrator will see you in a few minutes.. I will take you there personally.. ::Turns to Santos:: OPS: Ensign, I called someone from our operations department here to assist you..

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
COM: Thrawn: Oh, it's you again. What is it now, Thrawn.

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::leans close to OPS:: OPS: Looks a little run down compared to the station doesn't it?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::smiles::  Fernhim:  That's a lovely scent your wearing.

Host Admin_Thrawn says:
@COM: Tal-War: Commander Exeter, I have taken the liberty of having our StarFleet Liaison officer meet with your away team...  that gives us time to have a chat about why you are here...

LtJG_Fernhim says:
@::Tilts head slight you:: CNS: Thank you.. It's a local thing, really... ::Wonders why the counsellor would care about her perfume::

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
@CTO: The wear and tear can be terrible out there, smaller stations have a time keeping up with maintenance. ::hopes Fernhim didn't hear the CTO comments::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@OPS:  Renee, you should pick some up while your here.  It might suit you.

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
COM: Thrawn: Like I said Thrawn, routine inspection. New Sector commander, yet again.

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
::Almost finds himself relaxing in the CEO's office and his eyes seem to slowly close with every passing minute.::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::goes back to looking around::

Host Admin_Thrawn says:
@COM: Tal-War: Sounds like a crappie excuse, Exeter.... we've done nothing wrong here... do you know how hard is to run a profitable business under SF Regulations ?

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
FCO: When have the warp engines had a good check-up, while we are here might as well do some servicing.?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::checks to see if Fernhim is wearing any jewellery that might indicate her marital status::

LtJG_Fernhim says:
@All: CNS/CTO: Well, I guess we better head for the administrator office then... Lieutenant, I hope you don't mind if I'd give you the tour after dropping the commander off with the station administrator?

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
@::thinks the Counsellor is way off his league when it comes to women and decides to ignore the comment::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::smiles at Fernhim agreeably::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::nods to Fernhim with a smile:: Fernhim: Not at all lieutenant, I look forward to it.

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
COM: Thrawn: Listen friend, all over this area these inspections go on. If you want to lose your job you just keep on yapping and I'll beam over myself and fire your behind. Just swallow your pride and let my people do their job so we can do something interesting for a change.

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
::Slowly the light around him starts to fade away, making place for a nice sunset on a full beach, covered with people playing and enjoying a few rays of the gold sun, descending into the ocean on the horizon.::

LtJG_Fernhim says:
@::Walks out the door, beckoning the CTO and CNS to follow, and turns to the right for the elevator::

FCO_Shania says:
::checks the lock on the AT and tries to think of something to do::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::follows the young officer still looking around::

Host Admin_Thrawn says:
@COM: Tal-War: I have a better idea, why don't I let Lieutenant Fernhim give your people a tour of the station including a free visit to our local bar.... then take them back and you can be on your way to more "interesting things" ....

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@OPS:  Report to me every 10 minutes.  ::turns to follow Fernhim::

FCO_Shania says:
*EO* Ensign, you busy down there?

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
@::follows behind Fernhim trying to sniff her scent. Why did Luchena noticed hers and not Renee's??::

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
COM: Thrawn: Well,. why don't I beam over slap you over the head with all the padds with rules and regulations and appoint a new administrator. Like I said keep on yapping and your fired.

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
::While walking down the beach, he hears someone calling him. Strangely enough it sounds very far away, almost as though it is not from someone on the beach.::

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
@CNS: I'll be sure to. ::stops by the door and watches them go::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::turns around and looks at OPS curiously, then continues on his way::

FCO_Shania says:
::wonders:: *EO*: Hello? Anyone home?

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
FCO: Contact Engineering and tell them to start a level 1 scan of the engines.

Host Admin_Thrawn says:
::frowns::  @COM: Tal-War: Then prepare for a long "efficiency" check, Exeter... I have more then enough time it seems....  ::grins as he closes the transmission::

LtJG_Fernhim says:
@::Takes the elevator up to the command level, where the administrator's office is located::

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
::Suddenly the chair underneath him tips over and he snaps from his dream and hear the FCO call again.:: *FCO*: Ouch... ::pauses for a second while he rubs the back of his head:: Yes, I am here. What can I do for you?

FCO_Shania says:
::grins:: *EO* Once you've woken up you could get started on a check-up of the warp engines while we are here.

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
*FCO*: I checked them last week, I believe. There was nothing wrong with them. ::Peeks outside the office, checking whether no one heard the loud thud when he fell.::

FCO_Shania says:
*EO* Just do it again. Only senior staff is allowed to sleep on duty.

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CNS*: This is Exeter, just remind Thrawn that we can fire him. Anything odd just notify me and I'll fire him.

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
*FCO*: I wasn't sl... ::grumbles the last part of that sentence, then sighs.:: I'll get right on it. ::Walks out of the office.::

Host Admin_Thrawn says:
@::stands from his chair as he sees Fernhim bring the SF Officers to his office and gestures them in::

FCO_Shania says:
::gets herself a coffee:: *EO* And anyways, with my driving you should be a lot more concerned for your precious engines...

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
::Arrives at a console near the engines:: *FCO*: Then take it easy, these old engines here are not what they used to be. They can handle only so much.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Thrawn:  Hi there.  Sorry for the inconvenience, but you know what those SF bureaucrats are like.  ::enters the room::

FCO_Shania says:
*EO* That's what I got you guys for.

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::looks around the office as he wanders in::

LtJG_Fernhim says:
@::Nods at Thrawn:: Thrawn: Administrator.. Before we proceed, I'd like to give the lieutenant here a tour of our outpost.. So he can see how well we work here... ::Smiles::

Host Admin_Thrawn says:
@::extends his hand and nods heavily::  CNS: Don't get me started, Commander...  I would have to run to the toilet if you get my meaning...

Host Admin_Thrawn says:
@::continues::  CNS: And your Commander Exeter seems to be one of them... a real hard core bureaucrat....

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::rolls his eyes::  Thrawn:  Don't get me started on Exeter..

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
*FCO*: So if we just sit back, this old bucket is not going anywhere? ::Grins as he runs a standard diagnostics check on the core and the impulse engines.::

Host Admin_Thrawn says:
@::nods at Fernhim::  Fernhim: Please do Jessica...

FCO_Shania says:
*EO* Basically. Of course then it would be your job to get out and push.

LtJG_Fernhim says:
@::Nods:: Thrawn: Thank you sir... ::Turns to the CTO:: CTO: Follow me please..

Host Admin_Thrawn says:
@::grins::  CNS: Why am I not surprised of that comment...  ::gestures at a seat::  so, how can I help you folks ?

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
*FCO*: Push? My EV suit just barely gets me going, not to think about a starship. ::Laughs::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Thrawn:  Our OPS officer needs to go over your records, check for efficiency, that sort of thing.  ::yawns::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::nods to the OPS and CNS before following Fernhim out the door::

FCO_Shania says:
*EO* Nah, I'm sure you going to be able to move her....about an inch.

LtJG_Fernhim says:
@::Enters the nearest elevator and takes it down:: CTO: I hope you don’t mind noisy environments...

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
*FCO*: With you're help it could be another inch. Just don't have her bump into something. ::Awaits the diagnostics results.::

Host Admin_Thrawn says:
@::nods::  CNS: She should visit Lieutenant Fernhim and ask her...

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@Fernhim: Are you kidding? I grew up in a noisy environment. Lead on. ::smiles::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Thrawn:  I think Fernhim already set it up.  Quite efficient, that young woman.  You don't know if she's seeing anybody, do you?

FCO_Shania says:
*EO* Why? Ran out of chewing gum?

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
::grumbles:: *FCO*: Something like that. I just don't like people banging up my... errr, this ship all the time.

LtJG_Fernhim says:
@::Nods:: CTO: Excellent... ::Waits for the elevator to stop at their level::

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::sits back wondering if he should say something or just ignore the chatter::

Host Admin_Thrawn says:
@*Fernhim*: Thrawn to Fernhim, Jessica...could you also show the Tal-War's OPS Officer the main memory core access point ?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::makes a mental note that her first name is "Jessica".::

FCO_Shania says:
*EO* And here I thought you like to be kept busy.

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
*FCO*: As if I am not busy all the time. Ask anybody here, they all know I always look... err... am busy. ::Tries to sounds as convincingly as possible.::

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*EO*: Commander Exeter here, sorry to but in to your conversation, but I really would like you and your team to do a level 1 diagnostic of the engines. And if your wondering that's and order!

LtJG_Fernhim says:
@*Thrawn*: Yes sir... ::Looks sideways at McAllister:: CTO: We'll take a little detour though... :;Smiles and presses a different button on the elevator control, stopping a moment later at the level they just started at::

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
FCO: I suggest you over look engineering and see if That slacker really is working, Commander.

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@Fernhim: No problem, as far as I know we've got all the time we need.

FCO_Shania says:
XO: He's already working on that diagnosis.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Thrawn:  So what do you do for fun around this place?  ::looks at the dismal surroundings::

EO_Ens_Bugalot says:
::Becomes slightly annoyed:: *XO*: Yes sir. The FCO already mentioned it and I have to wait for the standard diagnostics to complete, before initiating a level one check. ::Checks the console:: This will only take another 4 minutes.

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
FCO: Not bloody hard enough! 

LtJG_Fernhim says:
@::Walks back to the transporter room to meet Santos again:: OPS: Alright, ensign.. ::Smiles at her:: I have a better place for you to work at... If you'd follow me...

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
@Fernhim: Thank you Lieutenant. ::smiles back and follows her::

Host Admin_Thrawn says:
@::smiles::  CNS: There are a few legendary bars on the station... I will show them to you when we have the time...

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
EO: Good, then I want you to check the nacelles and  all the engineers to check every last Replicator on this ship and the transporters. I want those engines  working at a 98% efficiency and if you don't know what to do call me!

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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Tal-War
Season 5, Episode 3  (Mission #154)
“Investigation in Depth”

Original Air Date: 10509.17
Executive Producer Martijn Lemmen
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