Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10908.30

Starring:

Arlene McIntyre		as	Ship Manager
			and	Korack
			and 	Klingon
			 
Ian Robinson		as	[CO] Captain Thomas T. Quchant 
 
Scott Knight		as	[FCO] Commander William X. Forster
			
Cathy Knights		as	[CTO] Ensign Khethiwe Amuz

Orion Wilson		as	[TO] Ensign Rekuan Tell'akus

Hank Hill		 as	[CNS] Commander Quinn Aryx McRae
			and	EMH (NPC)

Andrew James		 as	[CIV] Commander Thalev Idrani			

Absent:

Julie Léger		as	[XO] Commander Sharra Torene Telgar

Gilles Léger		as	[CEO] Ensign Thomas Angus T'gai Silek

Guest Starring:

Pam Bruyere		as	Admiral Sheridan

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CO Capt. Quchant says:
::drums his fingers on the arm of The Big Chair [tm]::

CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::starts running scans on the corpse in Sickbay::
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::on a blue bench, camouflaged::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CIV*: You're not blaming Gopher...this must be serious
Adm. Sheridan says:
@ :: stands in front of the Klingon watching the others around them ::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::takes sample from the pool of blood near the ear and runs a full set of tests on it::
TO Ens. Rekuan says:
@::Waiting for something to happen::
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@*CO*: It's Amuz, Sheridan and Rekuan. I heard Rekuan say he was 'converted' and they don't seem to be acting normally. I think Foster got in the meeting place. Might explain why Sheridan was a moron on board earlier.
Korack says:
Adm:  Well shall we get this charade over with.  My counterparts in the Romulan empire and Ferengi...::Practically spits the word Ferengi:: are getting restless.  This is the mistake we made before, but I'm sure we can compromise a bit.
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CIV*: What do you mean by converted?
Korack says:
::Laughs at his own joke of compromise::  Adm:  I got one more thing I have to do.
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@*CO*: Well, I don't know... that's what he said. I don't think any party in this so called meeting can be trusted and we need to consider our personnel compromised. Sheridan has vital Starfleet information we can't let them get their hands on.
Adm. Sheridan says:
@Korack: We still need to proceed with caution. Starfleet officers are no fools.
Korack says:
::Taps his combadge..::  COM:CO:  Quchant you old Targ!!   Why haven't you contacted me?
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::pulls out a scalpel and prepares to slice open the Ferengi::
FCO Cmdr. Foster says:
@::sitting in a dark corner of the tent listening::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CIV*: And how do I know you're not compromised?
Korack says:
@Adm:  I suppose that statement is true depending on what side of the fence you are sitting on.  I know I didn't let any fools into my family and I'm going to be one less son if Quchant doesn't answer soon.
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::computer bleeps at him as he prepares to fillet the Ferengi::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
::heads snaps up at the sound of the voice of the head of the House of Korack::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
COM: Korack: Qapla'! Korack.  I need to contact you in a few minutes.  I have a situation here.  Tal-War out
Adm. Sheridan says:
@:: smiles and turns to the TO: Watch Korack and learn.
Korack says:
@::He looks put out with Quchant's reply:: Adm: Well it seems I may have an opening in my house.  Never mind that.  Are we OK with the time frame?
TO Ens. Rekuan says:
@::Cocks his head:: Adm: I will.
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@ *CO*: You don't... except that I wouldn't tell you the others had been compromised if I was on their side, would I? Take it or leave it, Captain.
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::looks at the readout and notes a parasite on the cortex::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CIV*: OK,  See if you can get to the admiral
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::runs a computer search of parasites with a penchant for brains::

ACTION:  Suddenly a shadow falls upon Idrani as a very large Klingon begins to sit on him without looking to see if anything is on the bench.
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@ *CO*: What are my orders when I get there? And just what means do I have at my disposal?
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CIV*: Find out how badly the infiltration goes.  Short term memory loss appears to be a indicator from the intelligence reports
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::shifts out from under the rear end of a fat Klingon::
Klingon says:
::Feels movement and pulls out a knife.  He swings down towards Idrani's arm::
Adm. Sheridan says:
@ :: pulls the TO aside :: TO: You can learn a lot by watching Korack. He's a master at these kind of things.
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::pulls away quickly:: Klingon: Hey buddy! This is a federation planet. Put that away before I take it off you!
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::discovers the computer only has one listing for a creature with that MO::
FCO Cmdr. Foster says:
@::watches intently from his corner of the tent and listens closely::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO* Captain, I think we have a bit of a problem.
TO Ens. Rekuan says:
@Adm: I see that, ma'am.
Klingon says:
@::Snarls and the blue guy and grabs him by the collar.  Pulls him towards the tent.::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CNS*: Go ahead
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::kicks the Klingon hard and good in the ...how shall we say... gonads.. and watches him drop to the ground::
Klingon says:
@::grunts and falls.  Getting back to his feet he grabs for the Andorian again.::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*: I think the Ferengi has worms.  More specifically, ceti eel larva.
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::with the Klingon on his knees and at a disadvantage, he uses his military training to knock him out with one swift elbow to his head::
Klingon says:
@::falls to the ground but unfortunately Idrani caught the attention of the security around the conference area and they begin to ascend on them::
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@Klingons: He was a spy! ::turns to them with funny eyes:: I have been converted.
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CNS*: Ceti eels....ceti eels...that sounds dangerously familiar.....
Security says:
@::Eyes Mr Blue with suspicion::
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@Klingon: I have been converted. ::looks blankly:: Take me to your master.
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::in robotic voice:: Klingon: And don't take all day about it.
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*: Worms that infiltrate the brain. Causes extreme pain, insanity and death.

ACTION:  Since the TO is bored and things are not moving fast enough for him.  A Romulan standing in the corner being quiet, pulls out a phaser and shoots the TO in the back and he falls to the ground.  The TO is hanging on by a thread.
TO Ens. Rekuan says:
@::Falls over:: All: Ahhh!
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*: Also makes the host very susceptible to suggestion.  Probably could be used for mind control.
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
@::is watching quietly::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
::accessing the ship library::
FCO Cmdr. Foster says:
@::considers running to the TO's aid but decides not to blow his cover and stays put::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
::eyes go wide when he sees the information at the same time the Counsellor tells him::
TO Ens. Rekuan says:
@::Wonders if he can control his phaser with his mind::
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
@::glances at the TO:: Adm: Should we help him?
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*: It's possible, even probable, that the Ferengi was not even aware of what he was doing or had no control over it.
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CNS*: oh hell...Counsellor an unknown number of people on the surface have been 'infected'.  I need a cure...The admiral and Ensign Amuz are probably infected, and at a guess I'd say most if not all of the Romulans.
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::starts walking to the tent:: Aloud: Heebyjeebyheebyjeeby.
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::double checks his scans of the blood sample from the pool to see if there's ceti eel slime in it::
TO Ens. Rekuan says:
@::Wondering why no one is helping::
Adm. Sheridan says:
@ :: turns to see the Romulan then reaches down and grabs the TO and shakes him before grabbing his phaser and aiming it at Amuz :: CTO: I don't think it will do any good. He's done for.
CO Capt. Quchant says:
COM: Korack: Korack you old targ....are you someone we can talk privately?
FCO Cmdr. Foster says:
@::notes that the Admiral and the TO appear to be under the influence of something::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*: Shi...dang.  I'll see what I can find.
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::quickly turns on the unsuspecting Klingons and takes two of them out in one move:: Aloud: Hwaa!
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
@::places her hand on her own phaser:: Adm: I suggest you remove your hand from that phaser...sir... now
TO Ens. Rekuan says:
@::Starts to twitch, hoping someone will notice him::
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::moves to the tent entrance and pokes the eyes of the guard so he can enter::
Korack says:
@COM:CO:  I can be... ::Looks at the Admiral as he is talking.::  Is there a problem my son?
Adm. Sheridan says:
@CTO: Shoot that man! :: points to the Romulan :: He's going to give the whole mission away!
FCO Cmdr. Foster says:
@::notices the TO twitching and wishes he would stop it... it's distracting::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
COM: Korack: It's.....about Lorehani....
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
@Adm: Only if you stop him whimpering ::aims the phaser at the Romulan and fires::
Korack says:
COM:CO:  Lorehani, so is OK?  I know she is having a difficult pregnancy.
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::finds a blue section of tent and blends in the the background so he can see what's going on::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
COM: Korack: Somewhere private please...
Korack says:
@::sighs and motion for the Admiral to follow::  COM: CO:  Give me two secs.  ::Moves 5 feet away::  OK, go ahead.
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::looks at Amuz, hoping she'll see him::

ACTION:  The Romulan falls down dead
Adm. Sheridan says:
@ :: stands and looks down at the TO before following Korack ::CTO: Deal with him.
CO Capt. Quchant says:
@COM: Korack: Several members of the conference have been infected with a mind controlling parasite.  It's not safe down there.
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@Self: Come on Khethiwe... look over here.. you-hoo...
FCO Cmdr. Foster says:
@::notices the CIV sneaking in through the front and waits for the Klingon guards to burst in looking for him::
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
@::snarls slightly and kneels:: TO: Stay still, if you move the blood flow will increase to the burned area. ::glances up when she sees movement, her hand still on her phaser::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*: I've got two ideas.  First, stun them and I'll cut the little buggers out.  Two, we attempt to use a transporter beam to fix on the worms and remove them that way.
Korack says:
@::looks meaningfully at Sheridan::  COM:CO:  I see.  Have you confirmed that?  We have taken all precautions.
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*: I recommend we try the second option first.
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::sees the CTO look in his direction and waves before placing a listening device on the ground::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CNS*: I'd go with stun and transport to sickbay
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
@::remembers her training and sighs:: Aloud: Anyone a doctor? I think that he is going into shock
TO Ens. Rekuan says:
@::Feels betrayed::
Adm. Sheridan says:
@ :: nods at Korack as she overhears his conversation with Quchant ::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*: Though I suppose it would also be possible to use the bio filters on the transporters to filter the creatures out.  Just need to have someone ready to zap what's left.
CO Capt. Quchant says:
COM: Korack: It's confirmed.  Take precautions...by the way....are we having a boy or a girl?
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
@::cocks her head to the side, realizing what the device is and fires at the listening device::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CNS*: That sounds like a plan
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::jumps:: CTO: What the!?!

ACTION:  The listening device disintergrates.
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@CTO: Flying Ferengi's! Khethiwe!
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
@::looks at him a lot more curiously:: CIV: Are you? ::trails off::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*: I'm heading to the transporter room to see what I can do about it.
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@CTO: Khethiwe... you feel you want to trust me.. go with it..
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::puts a forcefield around the dead Ferengi to keep anything else that might be crawling around in its head contained::
Korack says:
@COM:CO:  How would I know?  You know I'm hoping for a boy.  A strong son is what you need.\
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::leaves SickBay::
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
@::stands up and keeps her phaser level at the CIV:: CIV: Why are you calling me by my first name, Commander?
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@CTO: Why are you pointing that phaser at me, Khethiwe?
CO Capt. Quchant says:
COM: Korack: OK.  Tal-War out
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::enters turbolift:: TL: Transporter room.
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CNS*: Assume anyone beaming up from the surface is infected and compromised
FCO Cmdr. Foster says:
@::watches the situation unfold with interest as he silently draws his phaser and sets it to high stun::
Adm. Sheridan says:
@ :: listens to Korack, the TO's phaser still in her hand, her fingers caressing it's smooth, cool edges ::
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
@::takes another step forward and gestures to the two nearest Klingons:: CIV: You are planting what looks suspiciously like listening devices, I think you are trying to sabotage this mission
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
@CIV: Put your hands on your head before I shoot you
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@CTO: Our mission is to listen to the meeting. I am following orders. Would I betray you?
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO* I'm planning to put up containment in there.  Or just shoot them all.
Dr_Robert says:
@::Notices the TO (Finally) and goes to help::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::Enters TR.  Grabs a couple phasers from the emergency stash in the TR::
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
@CIV: That is not the mission ::narrows her eyes, charging her phaser:: Now put your hands, on, your, head. Or I will shoot.
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CNS*: At this point, I'd go with both to make sure.  Let me know when you're set...and I'll start beaming people up from the surface
CO Capt. Quchant says:
::gets up and moves to the transporter control console on the bridge moving the duty officer out of the way::
Dr_Robert says:
@::Gets to work as he wonders why he's a Klingon named Bob::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::programs the transporter to recognize and filter out the ceti eels.  Sets up a forcefield around the transporter controls, just in case.  Seals the TR Room door and locks it.  Then double locks it.  Then triple locks it.  Then removes all command code access for anyone on the surface so that they can't override the locks.::
Adm. Sheridan says:
@:: moves closer to Korack :: Korack: I think that one over there is a spy :: points to Idrani :: I need to deal with him.
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::then programs the computer to make raspberry sounds at anyone who tries to override the door lock.  Except for himself and the CO of course::
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@:takes a step back:: CTO: Not this time, my love.
FCO Cmdr. Foster says:
@::jumps out from his corner and fires at the CTO, quickly bringing his phaser to bear on the Admiral::
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::moves forward to soften the CTOs unconscious fall, and takes her phaser::

ACTION:  Several Security now points their phaser rifles at the FCO.
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::points the phaser at the Admiral as well::
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
@CIV: Last chanc- ::snarls as the FCO tackles her and falls down::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*:  I think the filter is set.  Get one person up and I'll zap him so I can scan for worms.  If it works, we can grab the rest.
Korack says:
Adm:  You do what you need to do.... Just don't get yourself killed.
Adm. Sheridan says:
@ :: walks quickly towards the CIV :: CIV: You are a spy! :: raises her phaser and fires ::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
::manipulates the controls, locks onto the admiral and beams her up::
FCO Cmdr. Foster says:
Korack: Korack! Call off your security, the Admiral is compromised!

ACTION:  Hits the CIV in the leg.
Dr_Robert says:
@::Being the awesome doctor that he is, he is almost done::
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::fires back holding his position in order to make sure his shot hits::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::sets the phasers for stun and prepares to blast someone::

ACTION:  The shot hits the Admiral in the shoulder.
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::leans out from behind the forcefield just enough to get a clear shot::

ACTION:  As the Admiral is beaming she is hit in the shoulder
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
@::makes an unconscious note to punch the FCO for being sneaky::
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::falls down to his left, nothing left but a sizzling stump under his left knee:: *TalWar*: OWIE OWIE OWIE! Emergency beam out!!
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::sees Admiral materializing and aims::
Adm. Sheridan says:
:: finds herself in the transporter room as she falls to the floor ::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::stuns the falling Admiral, just in case::
FCO Cmdr. Foster says:
@::Lowers his phaser as the Admiral beams out:: Korack: Korack, I need to talk with you.
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::grabs tricorder and scans for ceti eel larva::
Korack says:
@::Aims his disrupter at the FCO. ::  FCO:  You have something to say?
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CNS*: That should be the admiral...is she compromised?
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::watches the Admiral's ears to see if anything crawls out::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*: Scanning now.
Dr_Robert says:
@:: Finished with his work and walks away::

ACTION:  A parasite crawls out her ear.
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::looks down at his leg... or what's left of it::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
::notices the emergency beam out request from the CIV::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::zaps the parasite::
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::turns, and crawls to the CTO, checking her::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
::and the one from the TO as well::
FCO Cmdr. Foster says:
@::slowly places his phaser back into the concealed holster:: Korack: Admiral Sheridan appears to have been influenced by the Romulans, along with our officer here. ::gestures to the CTO::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*: Apparently the filter on the Transporter didn't work.
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CNS*: I have the next subject locked on...let me know when you're ready for the next one
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::walks back to the forcefield::
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::hates Sheridan sooooo sooo much right now, Blue blood is really hard to wash out of uniforms::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*: Two minutes, let me look at the filter again.
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::tinkers with the filter::
Korack says:
@FCO:  Is that what you think?  How about we now know a superior way to exist.  How about our friends are all in this together.  Why don't you come and join us?
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::Thinks he fixed the problem::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*: Try again
CO Capt. Quchant says:
::locks onto the CIV and beams him up::
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
@::stirs slightly but is not conscious really, muttering:: Aloud: Need to...re.remember...to...watch... surrou...surroundings
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::prepares to shoot from behind the forcefield::
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::beams up with the CTO::
TO Ens. Rekuan says:
@::Wishes that he had a phaser::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CNS*: Looks like we have two this time
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::zaps the CIV and CTO as soon as they materialize::
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
::convulses again as she is hit again::
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::falls unconscious, but at least he doesn't feel the pain of his leg any more, still smouldering::
TO Ens. Rekuan says:
@:: Hopes SOMEONE beams him up. Starts to not care if its the Tal-War or some other ship.
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CNS*: I need to beam the TO up next...his life signs are waning
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::looks for and scans for more worms::

ACTION:  Nothing exits the CIV but another parasite exits the CTO.
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::zaps the parasite from the CTO::
FCO Cmdr. Foster says:
@Korack: Why am I not surprised? ::draws his phaser again, still fully charged and set to maximum stun and fires it into Korack's hip at close range before diving behind some boxes::
Korack says:
@::Roars as he is shot...hesitates a moment then goes after the FCO.::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*: Grab the next one.
CO Capt. Quchant says:
::beams up the TO::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::zaps the TO::
CTO Ens. Amuz says:
:: is unconscious dreaming of electric sheep ::
TO Ens. Rekuan says:
::Finally back on a ship after being neglected::
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::losing blood from his leg... wonders if some kind of DOCTOR will help::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::zaps the TO's parasite when it wiggles its way out::
FCO Cmdr. Foster says:
@::turns and sees Korack following and shoots him again before crawling away, heading for the point where he entered the tent::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
::transports the wounded crewmen to sickbay.  puts all the biobeds in containment fields.  Activates EMH remotely::
Korack says:
@::Falls to the ground unconscious.  Parasite wiggles out but nobody shoots it as it crawls away::

ACTION: The wounded from Transporter arrive in Sickbay
EMH says:
Aloud: What the holy hell is going on here?
FCO Cmdr. Foster says:
@::hears the Klingon fall with a thud and turns round, making his way back to him::
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::doesn't answer, being unconscious and all::
EMH  says:
::starts repairing the wounded::
TO Ens. Rekuan says:
::Dreams cherry pies::
CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::mumbles in his sleep::
EMH says:
::seals the CIV's leg wound and goes to work on the TO::
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*: Get me someone else to shoot.
FCO Cmdr. Foster says:
@::crawls up to the Klingon and shakes him::
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*CNS*: Is it wrong that this is beginning to be fun?
CNS Cmdr. McRae says:
*CO*: Nope, in psychiatric terms it would definitely be cathartic.
FCO Cmdr. Foster says:
@*CO*: Foster to Quchant, please respond!
CO Capt. Quchant says:
*FCO*: What can I do for you commander?
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