Star Trek: A Call to Duty
U.S.S. Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10910.11

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
Orion Wilson  			as	[TO]	Ensign Rekuan Tell’akus
Andrew James			as	[CIV] Commander Thalev Idrani 

…Guest Starring…

Arlene McIntyre		as	Lorehani Quchant
                                                            Sven
Pam Bruyere			as	Admiral Sheridan

                       …Absent…

Hank Hill			as         [CNS] Commander Quinn Aryx McRae

	             ...LOA…

                     …Direction…

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

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CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::at the Tactical console, monitoring the systems::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::sitting at the flight console trying to shave off as much time as possible from the route::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::at the second tactical station, looking over the Kaneda squadron statistics::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::sitting in The Big Chair [tm]::

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
::At the secondary Tactical console on the Bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: sitting in the Smaller Big Chair ::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::wonders what the CO has in mind for when they reach earth::

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::whispers:: CIV: How are the Kanedas holding up? Ready to be deployed if we... ::pauses:: If we need them?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CTO: See if you can get me patched through to the presidential palace in Paris, Starfleet priority 1

ACTION:  The stars wiz by as the Tal War rushes to earth.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: Absolutely. All looking fine.

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: stands behind the Captain's chair breathing down his neck ::

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
CIV: And how is the leg? ::brushes his hand briefly::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::adjusts the course slightly::

ACTION:  The Admiral is getting hot and bothered because the CO is ignoring her.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: The one left is just fine thanks. ::smiles::

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
CO: I am trying, Captain. It is in France...:: trails off ::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::feels a presence behind him::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: taps her fingers on the arm of her chair and glances back at the Admiral.  Leans over to whisper to the CO ::  CO:  You do realize the Admiral is right behind you?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::turns::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::jumps::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
ADM: HOLY Cra....

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
ADM: Admiral...how are you?

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
TO: Ensign, Are you doing any work? ::does not look up from her attempts to get hold of Starfleet::

Adm_Sheridan says:
CO: Same as I was five minutes ago. Now what is going on?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Admiral: We are facing an invasion from infiltration of Ceti Eels.  It's highly likely that they or whomever is planting them has infiltrated earth already

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::draws a kaneda class starship on his console with Eetch-a-sketch 2400::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
:;tapping in the slight course corrections when needed to keep the flight path as straight as possible::

ACTION:  A circuit blows from underneath the flight console.

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
CTO: I do not have much to do. Unless you have something for me to do,ma'am.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: jumps when the circuit blows ::

Adm_Sheridan says:
CO: Have you cleared everyone on board the Tal-War?

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: What did you do?

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::puts the hailing attempts on speaker phone so she can do other things::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: Reroute flight control to your console and keep us on course

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::jumps out of his seat:: All: Dammit!!!

ACTION:  The CTO reaches the presidential palace and finds out the President is on vacation on Risa.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Oui mon Capitan.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::slaves flight control to his console and flies in a straighter line than the guy with pilot training::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::crawls under the console to see what damage there is::

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::sighs and closes the channel:: XO/CO: Commander, Captain, the President is on vacation on Risa

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: walks over to help the FCO with his console ::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CTO: Get the head of Starfleet command then.  If the president is on Risa, it's quite likely he's been infected already

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
CO: Yes, Captain. ::re-routes her hailing attempts to Starfleet Command::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Captain, if Ceti eels have really invaded as much as you suspect, then it doesn’t look good for Starfleet. None of our security measures even hinted at such an event.

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
CTO: Perhaps you didn't hear me the first time, ma'am. I do not have much to do. Unless you have something for me to do, ma'am.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
XO: This console has had to deal with constant course changes through ion storms, nebulas and even planetary landings... and yet it can't even handle a pretty much straight line?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: That's possible, however, what choice do we have

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: I believe we should arrange a meeting with Starfleet to discuss new security protocols.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
ADM: Yes, yes we have.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
FCO:  It probably needed some maintenance before now and we just haven't had the chance.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::looks up at the TO:: TO: Ensign, you are the ASSISTANT Chief Tactical Officer aboard this ship, surely you can find work to do without me holding your hand all the time. Run system diagnostics, see what the phaser repair schedule is, recalculate the phase variance of the shields.

Adm_Sheridan says:
CO: Let's try something else. Contact Admiral Xavier. She'll have the answers you need. :: pats the CO's shoulder ::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: Hee hee. ::quietly::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Adm: Good idea.

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
CTO: Um, sorry, ma'am. :: Starts to run system diagnostics::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CTO: You heard the admiral.  Get a hold of Gopher's Aunt

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::mutters:: Self: Men...

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::trying to ignore the presence of the evil-witch admiral::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
XO: We haven't had a chance to do a lot of things. ::smiles warily and digs out the blown circuit::

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
CO: Yes, Captain. Please hold while I transfer your call.. ::attempts to get in contact with Admiral Xavier::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::knowing there's an emergency contact gopher's aunt button on the console::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
FCO:  I know Will, I know.

ACTION:  The face of Sven the Admiral's loyal assistant appears on the screen.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
XO: Well that one's fried. ::hands the circuit to the XO::

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
XO/CO: Commander, Captain, there is a gentleman on the screen

Sven says:
@COM:CO:  Did you call just to stare at me Capt?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: Sven: Get the Admiral.  Right now.  Priority 1

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: moves across the bridge and over to Idrani's position ::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: takes the circuit from the FCO and then looks up at the screen ::

Sven says:
@COM:Adm Sheridan:  Admiral, it is good to see you.  The Admiral was just asking about you.  She is having a BBQ next week and was hoping you would join her.

Sven says:
@COM;CO;  I'm sorry Capt the Admiral is.....ummm....how shall I put it.......Indisposed.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: Sven: Commander, Go and get the Admiral Right now.  This is a matter of federation security.  Consider it an order if you want

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: looks back at the screen :: COM: Sven: Tell her I will be happy to join her once we take care of a situation here that Captain Quchant will tell you about.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::watches the man on screen with interest, forgetting Thalev is right there::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::Crawls out from under the console:: XO: I'll see if I can replicate a new one, if not I'll have to see if they have one in storage.

Sven says:
@COM:CO:  Please go to a secure channel Capt.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::sees Amuz looking at Sven on screen and covers a smile::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
FCO:  I'm sure you can replicate one.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CTO: Ensign...secure channel please

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
CO: Aye aye, sir. ::presses the 'Secure Channel Open' (TM) button::

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: turns her attention to the CIV: CIV: Commander, we need to speak, when you have a moment free of course.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: hands the burned circuit back to the FCO and takes her place next to the CO ::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Adm: Yes Admiral, of course. I think I have a moment now.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::takes the blown circuit to the replicator and taps in the relevant serial codes and part numbers::

Sven says:
@ ::Sees the channel is secured::  COM:CO:  I'm sorry Captain, the reason the Admiral can't come on line is she is having some surgery.  I will not go into details but let's just say it was serious.

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: motions to the ready room :: CO: Captain may I use your ready room?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::nods at the admiral::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::follows the Admiral politely::

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: enters the ready room and takes the Captain's chair :: CIV: Please be seated.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::hobbles over with his crutches and sits down:: Adm: Good idea. How can I be of assistance, Admiral?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: Sven: Who does the Admiral report to?  Actually it doesn't matter....go get them...now

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::takes the new circuit from the replicator and crawls back under the console::

Sven says:
@ COM:CO:  I'll see what I can do.  Things are a little hairy at Command.  They found some Ceti eels in several key personnel.

Adm_Sheridan says:
CIV: I wanted to speak to you about the injury you suffered. Are you well?

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::sits up as Sven mentions ceti eels::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::looks a little uncomfortable at the subject:: Adm: With surgery and convalescence, I shall recover, thank you.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: Sven: That's why we are heading that way.  Please make sure you clear us for orbit and make sure that no ships in orbit fire on us

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: looks over at the Captain ::

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: stands and moves to the front of the desk and sits on the corner :: CIV: I do apologize for that, but I was not myself when I shot you.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Adm: I understand that, Admiral, but I have to admit it'll take some time before I can feel comfortable.

Sven says:
@ COM:CO:  Be careful Capt...The order is coming out in the next half hour.  Earth is closed off  and all ships will fire no exception.  We don't know if you are not infected also.   We think that the Breen is behind this.  They seem to be making a play.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: listens and watches the screen ::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::climbs back into his seat and powers up the flight console again::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: We need to be at Earth in less than 30 mins

Adm_Sheridan says:
CIV: I will do whatever I can to make your transition easier. You will let me know what I can do for you, won't you?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: Put everything you have into the engines

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Adm: Thank you Admiral, but I have friends and family who can better help me. There is no need for you to feel responsible. ::nods::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*Engineering*: Put everything you have into the engines.  Take everything offline and divert power...even life support

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::transfers flight control back to its rightful place:: CO: You know I've been doing that since we jumped to warp... the only thing I can do is cut a few corners but that's going to bring us dangerously close to a few planets.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::starts loading tactical data on the Breen::Self: Ugly freaks...

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: If we're not there in 30 mins we may as well be dead

Adm_Sheridan says:
CIV: Commander, my offer still stands. Please feel free to call me at any time should you need something.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Adm: One day, Admiral, I may call you in on that. Thank you very much.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: Then we may as well be dead, the only way we're going to get there in time is if we break warp 10... and that's impossible.

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: stands :: CIV: Now let's see what we can do to clear up this eel mess. :: motions to the door ::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: Sven: We may not make in 30 mins.  You have to clear us.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::pulls himself up:: Adm:Aye maam. Thank you. ::goes back to the bridge::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
ADM: ::raising his voice as she appears from the RR:: Order the Commander to clear us, we're dead in the water otherwise

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: follows Idrani out and walks to the Captain's chair :: CO: Any change?

Sven says:
@ COM:CO:  I'll see what I can do.  Olsen out.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::spots Idrani coming back and shifts her chair to the side so he can sit down again::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Adm: No....apparantly the order is going down in 30 minutes to close Earth to absolutely everyone and to fire on any vessel making an approach.  We're not going to make it

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
::Listening silently::

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
CO: Captain, could we not launch a probe? Surely that is faster?

Adm_Sheridan says:
CO: Options?

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::sits next to the CTO with a grin::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Adm: Do you have any contacts we could use?

Adm_Sheridan says:
CO: Only a few Klingon ones that Starfleet wouldn't approve of. Did Admiral Xavier have any ideas?

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::grits her jaw:: TO: Ensign prepare a probe, put all the data we have on the past few days events on it. Don't launch it until the Captain gives the go ahead

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Adm: She is having emergency surgery

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
CTO: Yes, ma'am. ::Follows to order::

Adm_Sheridan says:
CO: Did you confirm that? Sounds a little too convenient to me.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Adm: Sven was on a secure channel when he told us. Not sure how we could confirm it...unless you have any ideas

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
CIV: Why are you grinning? ::looks up at him quizzically::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CTO: You do realize there's no way a probe will get to earth before we do right?

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: Oh... Admiral owes me one.

Adm_Sheridan says:
CO: She has a nephew on board correct?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Adm: Yes, don't remind me

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CTO: Contact Betazed....find Gopher.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
FCO: But a probe has more chance of getting past any defenses, Commander

Adm_Sheridan says:
CO: He might have a way of confirming things.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::thinks:: Self: I'm a CTO, not a Personal Assistant ::aloud:: CO: Aye, Captain

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CTO: If they don't shoot it down first... and besides, data can be faked, the only way we can convince them we're clear is by getting there ourselves.

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