Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10711.25

Starring:

James Sager			as 	[CO] 	Commander Trelan Karr
David Gibson			as	[XO] 	Commander Tobius Wuer

…Also Starring…

Scott Knight			as 	[FCO] 	Commander William X. Foster
Julie Ledger			as	[OPS]	Lt. Commander Sharra Telgar
Ian Robinson			as         [CEO] Commander Thomas T. Quchant
Einar				as	[CSO] 	Lieutenant William York
Cathy Knights			as         [CMO]	Lieutenant JG Ren Ro’kar

…Guest Starring…

Arlene McIntyre     		as 	[NPC]	Lt. Commander Lorehani Quchant
Julie Ledger			as	[NPC]  Lt. H’lo

…Absent…

Sophie Wakeling		as 	[CIV] 	Captain Anya Jameson

                        …Direction…

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

SUMMARY:  After a trying time the Prince Charming finally got underway and there are an hour out.  The press ships are still with them but for the most part everything has been quite.

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CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: paces the bridge ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: sitting at her station, monitoring ships system ::

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
::taps on the PADD, sitting on the biobed::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::wobbles a little on his stool since it wasn't quite fixed properly due to lack of parts::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
::stands at the tactical station::

CSO_Lt_York says:
::stands by the make shift Science station::

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
Helm: ETA to our coordinates?

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::keeping careful eye on the engines::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: Well it was about an hour last I checked... but with these outdated displays I can't tell for sure.

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
FCO: Very good. :: rubs chin ::

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
::rubs his stiff neck and picks up the next PADD:: Self: I miss my office

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
::checks tactical sensors:: CO: Sir, we've still got the press on our tail

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: nods :: XO: Good. That's right where I want them.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
XO: Don't they ever give up?

CSO_Lt_York says:
::checks over his sensors once, sees nothing of interest and leans back against the bulkhead::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::running from panel to panel in engineering due to the disjointed design::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::blinks:: CO: You want what?

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
CO: Okay... ::confused:: I had requested help to shake them off, shouldn't we be trying to evade them....

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
XO: Commander Wuer, from this point on during this operation, I want you in the centre seat. I will be here for consultation and guidance. If things get hairy, I'll take over, but until further notice, you are in command.

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
OPS: Commander Telgar....

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  Yes Captain?

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
OPS: I want you to take the role of Acting Executive Officer.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::wonders what the hell's going on::

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
OPS: Before doing so, I want you to contact Starfleet Command and inform them of the current "temporary" change in command...

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
CO: Okay Sir.... and you want me to keep the press with us?

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CO: Me?!?!?!

CSO_Lt_York says:
::yawns and looks at what is transpiring:: Self: Her?

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
XO: That's correct.

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  But...but...but...Sir!

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
::makes the change to the roster::

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
OPS: Those are my orders, Commander.

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  I...but...are you....Aye Sir.

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
::gets off the biobed and approaches the incoming patient, scanning with his tricorder::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::smiles and turns back to his console trying not to fall off his seat as he does so::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
CO: Can I ask where you will be sir.... could I possibly take a private meeting with you?

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
*CEO*: Commander Quchant, a moment, please.

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: turns to her console and sends the change of command to the appropriate persons ::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
*CO*: Yes sir?

CSO_Lt_York says:
::grins thinking this might piss off the lovely CEO, and goes back to his console smiling::

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
*CEO* I'd like to see you on the bridge at your earliest convenience, Commander.

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
OPS:  I suggest you arrange yourself a replacement this H'lo come along with us?

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
*CO*: Aye..

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
XO:  Aye Command, she did.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::nods at Lorehani who takes over monitoring the engines::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::heads up to the bridge at a trot::

<Lorehani> ::Nods back.::

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
XO: I'll be right here, Tobius. Consider this a... Command Training exercise.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::finds some old style switches on the side of his console and wonders what they do::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
OPS: Okay then Commander..... arrange for her to come to the bridge then...

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: grins :: XO: But without anyone but us knowing about it.

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
CO: Okay Sir.....  can I ask why?

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
::grabs a dermal regenerator and begins to repair the scratches::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::arrives at the bridge a little out of breath due to the lack of turbolifts on this ship:::

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
Self:  Command Training exercise my.....I didn't want to be in command in the first place...all I want to do is my job and be left alone, but no, they have to go and.....:: trails off after sending the message for H'lo to come and take OPS ::

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
XO: As much as I hate to keep you in the dark, my friend, I have no choice right now. Just go with it.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
CO: Yes sir?

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::flicks a switch to see what it does::

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: notices Thomas, motioning him to a secluded corner of the bridge, since he has no ready room at the moment ::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::follows the CO::

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
CEO: I've placed Wuer in Command and put Telgar in as temporary XO. :: holds up a hand :: Before you go quoting the chain of command, I need to explain to you a bit why...

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
::notice the CEO::  CO: Can I be privy to this conversation?

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: motions the XO over ::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
CO: I was going to say that dealing with the engines on this ...thing is keeping me very occupied anyway

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
::walks over into the corner so he can hear the hushed tones::

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
Patient one: You should start feeling better soon, don't overextend the hand too much for the rest of today. ::notices his inbox flashing::

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: wants nothing to do with command in the first place so ignores the three in the corner ::

CSO_Lt_York says:
::works his console out of boredom, really hating this situation and hears the brass whisper in the corner::

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: smiles :: CEO: Indeed it will. But this is a highly classified operation we are on. :: arches eyebrows :: Or at least the press thinks so. Now imagine what they are going to do with the information that Wuer has been placed in Command and Telgar as Exec? :: chuckles ::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
CO: Sounds like they'll think we've been ....removed from command by SFC

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
CEO: Precisely. Which is just what we want...

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
Self: Wuer is in command... strange...

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::turns to Sharra with a smile:: OPS: Comfy?

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: moves from her seat when H'lo enters the bridge ::  Self:  If the headlines aren't bad enough, this is really going to make it worse.

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
*Bridge*: Doctor Ro'kar to the Bridge, when does this command 'shuffle' take effect?

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
XO/CEO: If they think we've been removed, they will be even more intent to follow us to try and determine what is going on. Leaving Command to conduct operations unhindered.

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
FCO:  Not really.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
OPS: At least you get a back rest. ::grins::

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: continues to grumble under her breath ::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
CO: Okay then sir.... does this mean where playing the bait then?

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: sarcastically :: FCO:  Ya-hoo.

CSO_Lt_York says:
::tries to overhear the conversation between the CO, XO and CEO::

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
XO: So to speak. The three of us are the only ones that know that, and I can't stress enough how important that is to our current mission.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
OPS: Hey, you think they'd let me try pulling a loop in this thing?

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: grumbles :: Self:  ....needs his head examined.......

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
::takes off his COM badge and examines it, before putting it back on his chest and tapping it again:: *OPS*: Doctor Ro'kar to Ops, is there a problem with the com channel?

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
FCO:  Personally, I'd rather you didn't.  I don't think the inertial dampeners could take it.

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
CO: Right you are Sir.... well lets get this show on the road then.....  ::heads over to the main seat, if you could call it that::

<H'lo> *CMO* Not that I am aware of Doctor.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
OPS: Good point... I'm just wondering what we can do to throw these vultures off our scent.

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: grins :: CEO: Thanks for your understanding, Tom.

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
*CMO*: Sorry Doctor, quite a bit going on up here, what did you want?

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
CO: Welcome.  I have some engines to get back to, as brilliant as my wife is at tweaking them...I'd rather make sure we still headed in the right direction...

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
CEO: Now go keep this tub in one piece. :: chuckles ::

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
::sighs in relief:: *XO*: Sir, I wanted to know when this command shuffle takes effect. All I receive is a high priority message, Starfleet Medical will press me for reasons if its medically related

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: sits in the XO type chair, feeling strange to not have her console in front of her ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
FCO:  I don't know, but, it seems we aren't going to get rid of them any time soon.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::flicks another switch to see what it does::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
CMO: It's merely a training objective..  under orders from Admiral Xavier... it is now in place so I am now acting CO...

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: moves over to a console, quietly beginning to input information ::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
::looks to the CO:: CO: Sir do you want to transfer command over to me then..... command codes and the like?

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
*XO*: Yes, Commander. Ro'kar out. ::sighs and moves back to his pile of PADDs on the biobed::

ACTION:  When the FCO flicks the switch... Klingon Opera fills the freighter at high volume.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::nods in time to the music::

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: puts her hands to her ears ::  FCO:  WILL!!!!!

CSO_Lt_York says:
::jumps back as the unexpected music, if you call it that starts playing::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::cringes and flicks the switch again::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
::puts his hands to his ears::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
H’lo:  Get that turned off please...

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::hitting the switches with the rhythm of the opera making it easier to keep up with the engine changes::

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
::jumps, knocking half his PADDs on the floor::

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
FCO:  Don't touch that button again.......Ever!

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
All: Dammit who wired this thing????

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: shakes his head with a slight grin at Foster's "inquisitiveness ::

<H'lo> XO:  Aye Sir.

<H'lo> :: taps at her console ::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::flips another switch which looks like it should do something flight related::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
::waits for the music to go off::

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
::picks up the PADDs, wincing at the sound vibrations::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::notices the music is still on and toggles the music switch a little in the hope that it'll go off::

ACTION:  AS The FCO switches the next switch.... it sounds  "ALL HANDS ABANDON SHIP!"

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
*CO*: Captain?

<H'lo> :: looks under the console to see where the wires to that particular switch goes to and pulls the wire :: XO:  That should.....never mind.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
All: EEEEEEP!

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
::taps his com badge::  *CEO*: Commander we seem to be having computer problems up here with the helm console

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
All Medical: You heard the announcement, start preparing for evacuations

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
*XO*: Sounds like a loose nut is on it...

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
*CEO* It's a false alarm, Commander. Commander Foster is a little too curious for his own good....

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
*Bridge*: Doctor Ro'kar to the bridge, please report on what in the Prophet's is going on?

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
H’lo: Open a ship wide comm.

<H'lo> :: looks over at Foster :: FCO:  DO NOT FLIP RANDOM SWITCHES!!!  Sir!!

<H'lo> XO:  Aye Sir, ship wide open!

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
*CEO*: Well hopefully you can tighten the nut a little then and get it fixed.... inform you staff too ignore the alarm

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
H'lo: What are they doing on my console if they're nothing to do with flight?

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: pinches her nose :: FCO:  Will, can you please hold your curiosity?

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
::starts to slowly pack up his medical equipment just in case::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::passes the word around to ignore the alert::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
*Ship Wide*: Crew this is the Acting Captain Speaking.....

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
::stops and listens::

CSO_Lt_York says:
::tries not to laugh at this situation::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::brings up the flight console layout on the engineering schematic board::

<H'lo> :: is straining to remain calm :: FCO:  With..all..due...respect...Sir..STOPTAMPERINGWITHSTUFFYOUDON"TKNOWWHATITIS!!!!

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
OPS: Someone's been playing around with this console... damned Starbase engineers... I bet they found out we'd be taking it out.

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
*Ship Wide*: We are currently dealing with technical problems and there is no emergency

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
*FCO*: I know what's been going on.  You've not had the SFI layout activated...key in sequence Alpha 3 4, Tango Zed Alpha.  that should bring up the intended SFI designed layout

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
*Ship Wide*: Every continue with there duties... normal service will resume shortly....

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
*CEO*: I'd rather not... me and SFI layouts don't particularly get on either ::grins::

<Lt. Gorst> :: down in the Science Lab, stopping to listen to the ship wide, comm. ::

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
All Medical staff: Stand down, there is no alert ::grimaces and returns to picking up his PADDs::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
H’lo: Comm. off...

<H'lo> XO:  Aye Sir, comm. cut.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
*FCO*: non SFI layouts equal unexpected results from flicking switches

<Lt. Gorst> Self: Acting Captain? What the hell did I miss? :: moves to a console, bringing up the active duty roster ::

<H'lo> FCO:  Excuse me Sir, let me reconfigure your console for you.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
XO: Ok, according to these new readings we're about 10 minutes out.

CSO_Lt_York says:
XO: Nothing on sensors, as usual.

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
OPS:  Do we have the proper SFI layout on the console now then?

<Lt. Gorst> :: notices the change in command status, grinning slightly ::

<Lt. Gorst> Self: I see latinum... and lots of it...

<H'lo> XO:  We will shortly Sir.

<Lt. Gorst> :: begins tapping at a console, piggybacking a comm. on the freighter's outdated sensor frequencies ::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
CSO: Mr. York could you please keep an eye on the comm. channels from the press vessels, I want to know what there reporting

CSO_Lt_York says:
XO: Yes sir, I can tune in on their frequency.

CSO_Lt_York says:
::attempts to lock on to the signals::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
CSO: Thank you Lt. I want to know what those rats are up to...

<H'lo> :: finishes reconfiguring the console ::  FCO:  There you are Sir, your console is now up to standard.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::takes a look at the new layout:: Self: Great another layout to get used to. ::presses a button he thinks should make a small course correction::

ACTION:  A small course correction is made.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::makes some minor corrections in the mix ratio and brushes past Lorehani as he does so making her jump::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
::takes a walks towards the helm:: FCO:  Things working right now Will?

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::throws up his arms in triumph::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
FCO: I'll take that as a yes.

OPS_LtCmdr_Telgar says:
:: sighs in relief ::

CSO_Lt_York says:
XO: Slicing in now, sir.

<Lorehani> ::Feels Thomas.::  CEO:  Hey Handsome...watch were you are walking unless you mean it.  ::Laughs::

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
::begins treating the patients that have come in complaining of deafness and insanity::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
Lorehani: when have I never meant that...

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
XO: Looks like it Tobius... though these SFI displays are still different to what I'm used to. I'd have set up my own custom one before we left but we were about to get booted out of the dock so I didn't have the time.

<H'lo> :: looks at the FCO :: FCO:  Please...please....if you don't know what it does....DONT PRESS IT.....Sir.

<Lorehani>  ::Laughs and gives him a wink.::

<Lt. Gorst> Self: Bet the press is going to love the idea that "High and Mighty Commander Trelan Karr, Federation Saviour", has been removed from duty. :: gives a toothy grin ::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
FCO:  Yep like Ms. H’lo said and keep us on course  ::taps his comm. badge::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
Lorehani: you know...these engines are in pretty good shape...we could set some alarms up if anything goes out of wack...and you know...do something else

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
XO: We'll be there in a minute anyway. ::grins::

<H'lo>  :: blushes ::  XO:  Sorry Sir.

<Lorehani> ::Grins:: CEO:  Yeah...... well unfortunately the walls are thin here.... cheap materials you know....

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
*CEO*: Well done Commander, seems things are back in order up here.....

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
Patient 25: Yes, yes, I know - the music was not the best by that singer... but still

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
Lorehani: I've been looking at the specs..there's a couple of acoustically challenged areas in secluded corners...

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
*XO*: thank you...engineering out.

<Lorehani> ::Looks at him contemplating.::

CMO_LtJG_Rokar says:
Self: Who would have thought that Klingon opera music would drive people to the verge of insanity

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::feels confident he now knows what everything on his console does and presses a button::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
FCO: Commander, when we arrive put us into orbit....

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
::raises an eyebrow at Lorehani::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
XO: Actually, I was thinking that if I flew us into the planet the press might follow. ::grins and puts the ship, no, vessel, no, BATHTUB into orbit::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
CSO: Anything interesting on the press channels?

CSO_Lt_York says:
XO: Just the normal chatter sir, they seem really interested in us.

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: listens to the crew as they work, making mental notes ::

CSO_Lt_York says:
::adjusts his ear piece:: XO: Wait sir...they know about the change in command, the news is spreading.

<H'lo>  :: Finally is able to plug into the communications traffic ::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
Lorehani: we should be in orbit soon too...

CO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: grins slightly wider at York's report ::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
Lorehani: less stress on the engines, less things to take care of

<H'lo>  XO:  Confirmed!  How did they find out so quick?

<Lorehani> ::Looks disappointed::  CEO:  Darn.  That usually means you have to take off.

CSO_Lt_York says:
XO: There are a lot of speculations going on, everyone wants to know what happened to Commander Trelan.

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
CSO:  Well done Lt.  When were in orbit can you start making a complete scan of the surface.... report anything interesting

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::taps his badge hoping it won't start the Opera again:: *CEO*: Commander, rig for orbit please.

CSO_Lt_York says:
XO: aye sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
*FCO*: Aye, ::flicks two switches that work perfectly::

CEO_Cmdr_Quchant says:
Lorehani: it's at least a 15 minute manoeuvre

CSO_Lt_York says:
::starts configuring the sensors::

XO_Cmdr_Wuer says:
::looks to Sharra:: OPS: Now the fun starts

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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Tal-War
“The Price of Fame”

Original Air Date: 10711.25
Script Editor: David Gibson
Executive Producer: Arlene McIntrye
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