Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10705.20

Starring:

David Gibson			as	[CSO] 	Lieutenant Commander Tobius Wuer

…Also Starring…

Scott Knight			as 	[FCO] 	Lieutenant Commander William X. Foster
Julie Leger			as	[OPS] 	Lieutenant Commander Sharra Torene Telgar
CJ				as	[CTO] 	Ensign N’Gai Sek
Ian Robinson                           as         [CEO] Commander Thomas T. Quchant

…Guest Starring…

Julie Leger                              as         [NPC]  Crystal
Arlene McIntyre                     as         [NPC] Lorehani
                 
…absent…

Sophia Wakeling		as 	[CO] 	Captain Anya Jameson
James Sager			as 	[XO] 	Commander Trelan Karr 
Einar				as	[SO] 	Lieutenant William York
Anna Menser			as	[CNS] 	Lieutenant Rynia Solaa

                        …Direction…

Arlene McIntyre, USS Tal-War – SM
David Gibson, Guest SM

Summary:  The AT has returned to the ship, bringing with them two additions, Crystal the local Risan good time girl and Henderson the supposed SFI operative.

Can the crew get any information from these two and determine what to do next...

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CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
@ ::packing his things in the hotel room::

Lorehani says:
@ ::Making sure everything has been removed from the bathroom.::

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::in his quarters wondering whether or not to head for the bridge::

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
::stands in the security office, mulling over a few things::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
@ Lore: When is the Tal-War expecting us?

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::steps of the TL onto the bridge::

Lorehani says:
@ CEO:  Soon I believe.  From what I understand they should be breaking orbit soon.  You get your bathing suit from under the bed?  ::Steps out of the bathroom::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
@  Lore: Yup

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: sitting in the brig :: Crystal:  So, you tried to flirt with scanner boy?  :: chuckles ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::considers sneaking off to the brig but decides it's probably not in his best interests, or Sharra's for that matter::

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
::moves to the replicator:: Replicator:: Apple, Fuji. ::grabs the replicated food and a chair, making his way slowly into the brig::

Crystal says:
:: shrugs even though she knows she can't be seen :: OPS:  Seemed like the thing to do at the time.

Lorehani says:
@ ::Dumps the last of their stuff into the open suitcase.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::looks around the bridge for the CO or XO:: Duty OPS: Where’s the CO and XO?

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
@ Lore: OK...I'm done...you ready?

Lorehani says:
@  ::Looks quickly around.:: CEO:  I'm ready.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
@ *Tal-War*: Quchant to Tal-War.  Two to beam up

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: chuckles ::

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
::sets the chair quietly in front of Commander Telgar's cell, sitting down, holding the apple in one hand, his other reaching down to the sheath strapped to his ankle, pulling out a slender knife::

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::decides to head for the bridge and walks to the nearest lift::

Duty OPS says:
CSO: Their working on their investigation Sir.

Duty OPS says:
CSO: Incoming Transmission from the Surface....

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::moves to the CO's chair and arm console:: *CEO*: This is the Tal-War go ahead...

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
@ *CSO*: Two to beam up

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: looks over at the CTO and then back to the cell wall ::  CTO:  So, how's things going?

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
*CEO*: We don't have any crew on the surface! Who is this?

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
::cuts off a small slice of the apple, tossing it his mouth and chewing quietly, just staring at the Operations officer::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
@ *CSO*: Commander Quchant, your new Chief Engineer

Lorehani says:
@ CEO:  You forgot to tell him who we were love. ::Smiles::

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: shrugs, leans her head back and closes her eyes ::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::checks the transfer manifest:: CEO: Okay, didn't realize you were arriving things been a bit hectic round here...

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
::takes another slice, thinking, watching her:: OPS: Tell me about Mr. Ramart, Commander.

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::arrives on the bridge and looks around:: CSO: Where is everyone? I thought we got all the crew off Risa.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
@ *CSO*: ready  when you are

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
Duty OPS: Inform TR1 to beam them aboard

Duty OPS says:
::sends order to TR1::

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: opens her eyes. ::  CTO:  Ramart?  Until recently, I hadn't heard the name since I left the academy.  Why?

ACTION: Quchant and Lorehani shimmer into the transporter beam, appearing in the Tal's TR1 moments later

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
OPS: One of us is in a cell, and the other gets to ask questions. Tell me about your relationship with him.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
Lore: Well this should be interesting....my father launched this ship

Lorehani says:
::Steps off the transport PADD.:: CEO How about I find our quarters while you check in.  ::Smiles::  I remember you telling me.  How does it feel?

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
Lore: Weird....See you later... ::walks out and heads to the bridge::

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: sighs :: CTO:  I wonder which of us that is? :: sarcastic and gets a bit miffed ::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::turns and sees the FCO:: FCO: Sorry to ignore you, was dealing with our new CEO

Lorehani says:
*Duty OPS*  This is Lorehani Quchant, could you please direct me to Commander's Quchant’s quarters?

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO:  Look Ensign, I knew him at the academy.  I dated the man.  He got too weird for me, we stopped dating.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::gets to the TL::

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
CSO: We have a new Chief? Well I suppose that means I won't have to keep that rabble down there under control any more.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
TL: Bridge

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
OPS: What do you mean by weird?

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO:  We got assigned to different ships, he tried to contact me several times and I ignored him.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::arrives at the bridge::

Duty OPS says:
Lorehani: Deck Three, section 3, just ask a computer terminal if you get lost, okay? And Welcome Aboard

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
CSO: Anyone we know?

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO:  By weird, I mean that, he was power hungry.  Always thinking that someone got recognized where he didn’t

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
FCO: Not sure, didn't know he was coming myself....

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
CSO: Do you have the Conn?

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
OPS: How angry did that make him?

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
CSO: Not often we pick up new crew at Risa, he must have been on holiday.

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: shrugs her shoulders :: CTO:  He was, how can I put this, well, he was average and not a great average either.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::turns and sees the CEO:: FCO: You can ask him yourself....

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO:  He got angry easily at any perceived slight to him.

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::turns and sees the new officer:: CEO: Welcome aboard mister......

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
CSO: Commander Quchant, reporting aboard.  Here are my orders ::hands over padd::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
CEO: Welcome aboard Chief, I'm Lt. Cmdr. Wuer, Second Officer and CSO

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
CSO: Where is the Captain?

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
OPS: You said he's tried to contact you. When was the last time?

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::clears his throat slightly:: CEO: Lt. Cmdr. Foster, Flight control.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::takes the PADD from the CEO:: CEO: Sorry the rest of the command staff aren't here, but there dealing with pressing matters

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::proffers his hand to the FCO::

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO:  Last time was right after I was assigned here.  I ignored it, like I said.

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
OPS: Did you bother reading it at all, or did you simply delete it right away?

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::takes the hand and shakes it firmly:: CEO: I hope you're ready to crack the whip down there, the engineering staff have been taking it far to easy for my liking. ::smiles::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::nods to the FCO and CSO::  All: Well, if you don't mind I'm going to get down to Engineering

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
FCO: You seen Lt. York? He said he had info....

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO:  Once I saw the signature, I deleted it.  It was audio only and I deleted it.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
FCO: My father has been pressuring me to transfer here for some time.  He has a ....obsession almost with this ship

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
CSO: Not since we beamed back, he might be in his quarters.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
CEO: Well Engineering is in need of a good shake-up, good luck Commander

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::turns and heads to the TL::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
CEO: Your father you say?

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
CEO: Really? Why would that be? Was he assigned here?

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
OPS: Has anyone else on the ship had contact with him, to your knowledge?

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::turns around to the FCO::   FCO: Admiral Quchant was in charge of the commissioning and launch of this vessel

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::steps into the TL::

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO:  Not to my knowledge Chief, but, I hadn't had the chance to look either.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
FCO: That’s interesting my former host was on the crew that transferred aboard the Tal-War from the former Orion

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO:  We have had other considerations to deal with you know.

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
CSO: Seems like we're having a reunion. ::smiles::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::arrives in Engineering and stands to one side by the doorway to watch what's going on::

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::turns round as the lift doors close:: CSO: And there he was gone.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
FCO: Possibly, I still have to meet my previous host in the ceremony, but anyway York, did he say anything to you?

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
OPS: Yes, commander, I'm quite aware. I have my own considerations to deal with as well. Now tell me, is it possible someone got a hold of your security codes?

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
CSO: Not really, he seemed pretty busy at the bar when I saw him but I think he said something about bringing someone back to the ship... possibly the girl he was talking to.

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: takes a deep breath and lets it out :: CTO:  Anything is possible Chief.  Again, I haven't been able to investigate.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
*Bridge*: Did anyone inform the engineering section that I was arriving?

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO:  I've sort of been...tied up.  :: indicates her current situation ::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::sits down in the Big Chair™ and checks the arm console::

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
CSO: You want to answer that one?

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
OPS: Well, it's a good thing investigating it isn't up to you, isn't it?

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
*CEO*: Seems the CO sent a message to the ACEO, they should know down there...

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
*CSO*: Acknowledged.  Quchant out

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO:  I guess so.

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
OPS: Did you give your codes to anyone?

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::walks into the engineering office and his the all call across engineering::

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::steps up to the Security console:: CSO: It seems York did bring someone back... she's in the brig. ::falls silent as his eyes fall on the display of Sharra in her cell::

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO: Have you lost your mind?  No, I never gave my codes to anyone.  Although... :: thinks a moment ::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
Engineering: This is your new Chief Engineer, Commander Quchant. Department Meeting at the main engineering status stable.  2 minutes

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
:: checks for Lt. York’s logs and then taps Comm badge:: *CTO*: Wuer to Ens. Sek

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
::narrows his eyes slightly before tapping his combadge:: *CSO* Go ahead commander...

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::walks over to the table::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
*CTO*: Have you been able to speak to the prisoner yet?

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
*CSO*: Which one?

ACTION: The Engineering Team, move in on the Main Engineering Table ::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
*CTO*: The woman from the Bar, that York brought back....

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO:  Lt Thel.....:: thinks a moment longer ::  Lt Nalla Thel, she is my second officer in Operations.  My right hand as it were.  She would have access to it.  I mean, as of now, she would have to have access, right?

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
*Lore*: Are you about done?  I'm calling an engineering meeting

Lorehani says:
::Placing the empty suitcase in the closet.::  *CEO*:  Just finished.  You want me there?

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
::listens to Telgar before replying to Wuer:: *CSO*: I'm in the middle of questioning Commander Telgar so she can perhaps return to active duty. I will deal with the other one shortly. Sek out.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
*Lore* It would be a little public in the middle of engineering, but I do want you to attend the meeting

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::closes the display and heads to the flight console::

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
::looks to Telgar, thinking for a moment::

Lorehani says:
::Chuckles::  *CEO*:  Ok, I'll be right there.  ::Exits the bedroom into the main room and out the door heading for engineering.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO:  If I were you Chief, I'd leave me here.  That way there is no question that I couldn't do anything else.

Lorehani says:
::A few moments later she reaches engineering and heads for the group of people at a rather large  table::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
:: finds an item logged in by York :: FCO: Seems York brought a isolinear rod back aboard with him.... lets see

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::notices Lore arriving at the back of the group::

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::shakes his head:: CSO: A rod you say? I wonder if he transferred the data yet.

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
OPS: That would seem the wise course of action. However, I don't believe that you are involved in this. I will give you a choice...

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO:  Oh?

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
OPS: You may either stay in the brig, or I can release you to limited duty. A security officer will be near you at all times during your shift, and you will be confined to quarters when not on duty. It would be more comfortable than the brig, I think.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
FCO: Checking now..... accessing.....

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
Engineering: ok, I'm Commander Quchant, your new boss.  I'd like reports from section heads on the current state of systems in 20 mins.  Despite what the people on the bridge tell you, this is our ship and our engines...or more importantly My Ship and My Engines.  We will treat this fine lady with the respect she deserves and she will repay us by..

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
Engineering (continued): ....keeping us safe.  Any questions?

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
CSO: I only hope it's something useful.

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: takes another deep breath and thinks ::  CTO:  Can you give me a few minutes to think it over?

ACTION: Grumblings of discontent from the engineers, thinking there so far easier ride is over

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
OPS: Yes. I'll just be a few cells over. ::grabs his chair and moves down to Crystal, sitting quietly::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
Engineering: As I can tell from that response, you've been coasting all this time.  As of now, it's time to get back to work.  We will be the finest ship in the fleet, because we have the finest engineering crew in the fleet.  I want those reports in 20 minutes.  Dismissed.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
FCO: Got it, there’s a whole load of stuff here about equipment theft, drug trafficking.......

Crystal says:
CTO:  So, how's it going big boy.  :: smiles seductively at him ::

Lorehani says:
::Lore steps back as the group scurry to their stations.  She waits for Thomas to be finished.::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::watches as the engineering crew scatters::

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
CSO: Well well... seems that a girl in her position can get more information than the best interrogators at SFI... we'd best forward this information to SFC.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::notices one lone blue vision remain::

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
::completely ignores Crystals seduction and taps his combadge:: *CSO*: Was there some reason we were holding the prisoner, sir?

Lorehani says:
::Smiles::  CEO So....where do you want me?

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
FCO: There also a mention of something called Klach D'Kel Brakt in passing a few times, possibly a base of operation, mean anything to you?

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: decides that she would rather be in her own bed, but not on duty where she could be accused of tampering with the computer. ::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
Lore:   ::blushes:: I thought we just left Risa....anyway...plasma manifold.  Please check it out completely

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
CSO: Can't say I've heard of it. ::checks the Starcharts::

Lorehani says:
::Her blue skin blushes slightly.::  CEO:  Plasma manifold it is.  I'll have something for you in 20 minutes.  ::Heads off::

Crystal says:
:: chuckles deep in her throat ::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
*CTO*: Seems Lt. York got some information from here, seems she was working for the Crime Syndicate

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
*CSO*: I'm going to need to know more before I interrogate her. Can you have the information brought to the security office?

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO:  When you have a moment Chief?

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::finds nothing on the star charts and runs the name through the universal translator:: CSO: Hmmm it appears to be the Klingon name for the Briar Patch.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::bring up various reports on the status table::

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
::Stands and takes his chair, moving towards the security office, stopping by Commander Telgar's cell:: OPS: Have you come to a decision, Commander?

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
*CTO*: Seems the SO loaded the information into LCARS, I'll transfer it so you can access

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
*CSO*: That will be fine.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
FCO: Briar patch you say?  This all seems a little easy don't you think? A trap maybe, but I guess it's our only lead

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
CSO: Looks like it, but the briar patch is known for shady goings on.

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO:  I have Chief.  I'd like to be confined to quarters.  No duty, no access to ships systems.  Guards on the door at all times until this is solved.  I don't like being accused of doing something that I didn't do.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
FCO: Well I'm in command so..... lets plot a course, heading Briar Patch.....

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
::Nods slightly:: OPS: I think that will be fine. ::deactivates the force field on her cell:: I apologize for this, Commander, but it was necessary.

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
CSO: Right, course laid in, ready to engage.

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CTO: I understand Chief.  :: smiles ::   Is it possible for me to have a visitor while I am being confined?

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::looks at the engine status indicator from the helm on the status table::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
FCO: Engage

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
Engineering: prepare for break orbit

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::hits the go button:: CSO: And we're off.

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
::frowns softly, having a good idea who she was talking about:: OPS: I should say not without supervision... but I'll allow it. Only one at a time, though.

ACTION: The Tal goes to impulse

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: blushes slightly :: CTO:  Understood, and thanks Chief.

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: waits on her escort to take her to her quarters ::

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
::nods to a security officer to escort her, neglecting to mention that he has surveillance devices in her room anyways, so they can't discuss anything without his knowing it::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::watches the impulse engines power increase::

FCO_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::waits for the ship to clear safe distance and presses the BIG go button::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::closes his eyes for a moment and listens to the thrum of the engines and the vibration in the deck plates::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
*CTO*: We've just broking orbit, heading to the Briar Patch based on info from Crystal, but I'm guessing it could be a trap, so we need Tactical prepped and ready

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: follows security to her quarters and asks the sec officer to send a message to the FCO of her whereabouts for when he gets off duty ::

CTO_Ens_Sek says:
*CSO*: Aye sir, on my way to the bridge. ::leaves the security office and makes his way to the nearest TL::

ACTION: At a safe distance from Risa, a point that won't cause serious damage to the stellar position of the planet the Tal-War jumps to Warp in a safe manner

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
*Lore*: the variance in the plasma manifold is off slightly....I can feel it

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