Star Trek: A Call to Duty
U.S.S. Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10910.18

Starring:

Ian Robinson			as	[CO] Captain Thomas T. Quchant
Julie Léger			as	[XO] Commander Sharra Torene Telgar

…Also Starring…

Cathy Knights			as	[CTO]	Ensign Khethiwe Amuz
Orion Wilson  			as	[TO]	Ensign Rekuan Tell’akus
Hank Hill			as         [CNS] Commander Quinn Aryx McRae

…Guest Starring…

Arlene McIntyre		as	Lorehani Quchant
                                                            Sven
Pam Bruyere			as	Admiral Sheridan

                       …Absent…

Andrew James			as	[CIV] Commander Thalev Idrani 
Scott Knight			as 	[FCO] Commander William X. Foster

	             ...LOA…

                     …Direction…

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

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CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::leaning forward in The Big Chair [tm]::

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
:: Sitting at the Secondary Tactical console ::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: sitting in the Smaller Big Chair [tm] ::

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
::at the primary tactical console::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CTO: Get Admiral Xavier's office on the viewer

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CNS*: Is there much left of the engines?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::waiting for the boneheads in engineering to finish the work he told them to do::

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: enters the bridge and walks over to the Captain's chair :: CO: Mind if I observe Captain?

ACTION:  As the Tal War tries to get in touch with the Admiral's office, several ships get into position to attack.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Adm: Sure, but I'm not very interesting to watch

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
CO: Yes sir. ::taps a few buttons:: CO: Getting there,...

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: looks up at the Admiral and then over at the CO ::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
*CO*: Engines appear to be fine other than the general lack of decent maintenance because no one's been babysitting them::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
TO: Transmit friendly hails to the defensive fleet

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: smiles :: CO: I'm sure your wife would disagree but I'll take your word for it. I see your counselor is not here so I'll take his chair if that's alright?

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
CO: Yes, sir. ::Hailing the defensive fleet::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CNS*: Sounds about right.  Prep that section for an emergency core dump

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
CO: Putting the office on the viewer now, sir

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::nods at the Admiral::

ACTION:  Sven can be seen sitting behind the Admiral's desk

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: Sven: Did you clear us with the fleet?

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: takes a seat and makes herself comfortable ::

Sven says:
@COM:CO:  Hmmmmm that would be a negative.  Starfleet is quite adamant about this;.  Capt why don't you just back out and do something.  This is not your concern.  There mush be a Romulan outpost you can bother?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
Boneheads: Double time it people.  We need to get this stuff done 5 minutes ago.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: CO: We have a remedy!...Dammit Man...clear us

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CNS*: I'm going to need that core dump ready very soon....this is not going well

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
*CO*: Got it.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::preps for core dump.  Actually misses Ded'Bob, that idiot could dump a core just by walking by it::

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: leans on one arm and looks at the screen ::

Sven says:
@::Stands up and smiles::  COM:CO:  I don't think so Captain.  If you don't leave now I'm going to get those nice shiny ships to fire upon you and that would upset my Admiral and that would make me angry.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CTO: Cut the comm...now

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
Boneheads: We're prepping for an emergency core dump.  You have 1 minute to get it ready.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
All: Sven is infected.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  I was thinking the same thing Sir.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
TO: Hail the fleet.  Put me on screen

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: whispers to the CO:: CO: Captain, let me see what I can do. Sven might like the idea of getting a Fleet Admiral into the fold as it were.

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
CO: Yes, sir. :: Hails the fleet::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Adm: Please do.  You can use my ready room.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
TO: Patch the Admiral to Sven's office

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::watches the boneheads actually move at a speed above a slow crawl for once::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
*CO*: Should be ready to dump the core whenever you need it.

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
CO: Yes sir. :: Patches the Adm to Sven::

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: gets up and heads to the ready room ::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: Earth Defense Fleet: This is Captain Thomas Quchant of the USS Tal-War.  Do not fire. We've eradicated the infection from our ship.  We are free minds

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CNS*: Evacuate Engineering

ACTION:  There is no reply.  Each ship begins to bring weapons on line.

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
Aloud: This is. not. good

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
Boneheads: Okay everyone out.

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: sits in the Captain's chair :: *TO*: Patch that call to here now please.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::Notices they seem reticent::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::looks at the Viewscreen so everyone can see him clearly::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
Boneheads: Everyone off duty, go have a drink on the CO.

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
*Adm*: Patching in now.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::watches a tumbleweed go by as ME empties out in seconds::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Computer: Eject the warp core, Authorisation Quchant Zed Zed Nine Plural Zed Alpha

Adm_Sheridan says:
COM: Sven: This is Admiral Serena Sheridan. Do you know who I am?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
*CO*: Engineering is clear.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CTO: Shields down, weapons offline

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
CO: Sir? Are you sure?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CTO: Yes.  Do it

ACTION:  The warp core ejected and it explodes in front of the Tal War blinding them.  It also knocks the lead ship back.  Life pods can seen on fire.

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
CO: Yes sir. ::brings off the shields offline and powers down the weapons::

Sven says:
@COM:Sheridan:  Ahhhhhh....it's about time you checked in.  Capt Quchant seems to think that you are no longer with us.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: Fleet: We're not infected!  We have a cure.

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
::mutters:: Self: Leap...of...faith..

Adm_Sheridan says:
COM: Sven: Good, we're on the same side then. Now listen, you might want to clear the Tal-War for approach. We have some important information for the Admiral that must be delivered in person.

Sven says:
@COM:Sheridan:  Do you think we can bring the Capt in?

Sven says:
@COM:Sheridan:  I need the Tal War.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CTO: Any sign of the fleet standing down?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
*CO*: Where do you need me?

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
CO: Um, I don't think so sir... I will keep scanning

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*CNS*: Get up on the bridge.  We need to present a unified front

Adm_Sheridan says:
COM: Sven: I've been working on that all along and this ship can give us many advantages to getting the rest of Starfleet to join us.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::heads to TL::

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
::whispers:: TO: Keep your hand on the shields power management, in case the Captain's 'gesture' does not work

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
CTO: Got it.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::arrives on the bridge::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CNS: Hopefully with no core and the shields and weapons down they will see we are not a threat

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::hangs out at the engineering console::

Sven says:
@COM:Sheridan:  Agreed.  Ok, I'll allow one shuttle.  Yourself and a small party can come.  I'll see you in a bit.

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: taps the Captain's com button in the ready room and sends him a text message that she's making progress ::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
CO: Are you kidding?  I'm on the ship, they'll assume we're up to something.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
:sits back down in his chair and notices the blinky light on the arm console and ignores it for the moment::

Adm_Sheridan says:
COM: Sven: Very well. Have the appropriate welcoming party standing by.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CNS: Do you suggest we eject you too?

Sven says:
@COM:Adm:  Consider it done.  Out.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
CO: Nah, they'd consider that a threat.  I'm pretty sure I'm still listed as a weapon of mass destruction in the Starfleet database.

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: stands and heads back to the bridge :: CO: Captain, if I may have a moment of your time over here? :: indicates the back of the bridge ::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
TO: keep an eye on the fleet

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::walks to the back of the bridge::

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
CO: Yes, sir. ::Goes wall-eyed trying to keep one eye on the fleet::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Adm: Yes Admiral?

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: whispers quietly :: CO: I've convinced that idiot to allow a shuttle with a small group to approach. Myself and a few discrete crew members?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Adm: Are we going to be fired upon or just stopped here?

Adm_Sheridan says:
CO: Those ships should be backing off momentarily.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::tinkers with the computer to see if he can surreptitiously access some Starfleet info that could explain the infestation::

Sven\ says:
ACTION:  The ships back off a bit, but still at war stance.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
Adm: Good.  Take Commander McRae, Ensign Rekuan and Commander Telgar

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: nods :: CO: Very well.

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: walks to the bridge rail :: XO/TO/CNS: You three are with me.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: stands and looks to the CO ::

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
::Walks with the Adm::

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
::keeps her hand near the shields panel, not liking being so vulnerable::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::finishes off a program to go grab all the data it can::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::nods at the XO::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::heads to the Shuttle Bay with the others::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: nods at the CO and walks towards the Admiral ::

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: enters the turbolift and waits ::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: enters the lift ::

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
::Piles into the lift::

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
CO: What do we do now, Captain? ::looks at him::

Adm_Sheridan says:
*Computer*: Shuttle bay two.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CTO: Is the connection to the fleet still open?

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
CO: Yes Captain ::double checks::

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: steps out  and heads into the bay :: All: Ok, someone get that shuttle up.

Adm_Sheridan says:
CNS: Counselor, if I may have a private word?

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
::Assumes he is someone::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::turns around from walking over to start up the shuttle:: Adm: Yes?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
COM: Fleet: We have found that stunning the infected, will force the parasite from the body.  We were in the middle of devising a stun beam that would do this for the whole of betazed when we found out that Earth was infected too.  Admiral Xavier's office is definately infected

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
::Gets into the shuttle and trys to start it up::

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
::Preflight checks commence::

USS Artemis says:
@ COM:CO:  What is it Capt?  Why do you think we are infected.  Maybe it's meant to be.  The next rung on the evolution.  It's time to join us Quchant.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::wonders what the Admiral's private word is::

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
::thinks:: Self: But how do I know do we know who is infected and who is not

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: sits in the shuttle and motions the CNS to the co-pilots seat ::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::sits down...ashen faced::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CTO: Cut the comm

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
CO: With pleasure ::cuts the comm::

Adm_Sheridan says:
CNS: We're going to see if we can convince Admiral Xavier that we're not infected with this worm. However, we'll have to get by her cronies and security forces first.

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
:: looks at the Captain:: CO: Sir, is there no way we can 'fake' being infected... Like Thal- Commander Idrani did? Get close to those in charge and stun them

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
All Hands: Prepare for boarders.  Arm yourselves. Heavy Stun.  Assume anyone that is not Tal-War Crew is infected with the eels.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
Adm: So I should be prepared to shoot people?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CTO: Possibly...but they know  we are not infected.  It's going to be tough to get that one past them

Adm_Sheridan says:
CNS: Now your part will be to determine if the Admiral is infected and if so how do we get her out of this mess. We're going to have to pretend to still be "with" them for the time being.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::pops the arm rest cover open and gets his phaser out::

Adm_Sheridan says:
CNS: No shooting unless absolutely necessary to protect ourselves.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
Adm: I was never with them though.  What if they scan me looking for the expected brain damage?

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: moves to the shuttle ::

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
::takes out her phaser, checks it and puts it back at her side:: CO: You make a point, sir, but this might be a task too big for just our ship. ::mutters:: I hope the Admiral is successful

Adm_Sheridan says:
CNS: Be inventive, you know how to do that right? :: smiles ::

Adm_Sheridan says:
:: gets inside and takes the seat next to the XO ::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::walks up to the CTO and whispers in her ear::   CTO: Divert auxiliary power to the deflector dish.  Wide dispersal setting.  Make sure you can cover the entire fleet

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::walks to the shuttle and drops into the co-pilot seat::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
ADM:  You do realize that Admiral Xavier is more than likely infected.

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
::Starts up the shuttle::

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
::nods but does not reply as she starts to work::

Adm_Sheridan says:
TO: Whenever you're ready Ensign.

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
*CO*: May we take off now?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
*TO*: You are cleared for launch.  God Speed

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::checks his various phasers::

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
::Wonders what warp is 'God speed'::

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
::makes eye contact with the CO and nods::

TO_Ensign_Rekuan says:
::Takes off::

Adm_Sheridan says:
XO: Commander, this is going to be a test of all our acting skills. Are you ready?

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
Adm:  Aye Admiral.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CTO: now

Adm_Sheridan says:
XO: Now let me explain what we're going to try and do.

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
CO: Yes Captain ::presses the button and brings up the power as much as she can::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
XO:  Ok Admiral, explain away.  :: smiles ::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::hears the whine of the deflector dish power build up::

CTO_LtJG_Amuz says:
::thinks:: Self: Dodge this.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
@::tries to fake brain damage.  Figures acting like Gopher should do it::

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