"Reporting to General Pi'ror"
 by Sogh T'Kang
 First officer - IKV Jachyoj
 http://come.to/tkang


T'Kang bulldozed his way across D'Alaan station.  He was 
still angry at the death of Ra'wI' Kruge and frustrated that 
there was little he himself could do until the Medical and 
Science teams had finished examining the First Officer's 
body to determine what poison was used to take his life.

The Klingon warrior made his way to Red level 9, the section 
of D'Alaan 27 reserved for the Klingon Barracks.  The last 
time T'Kang was on this deck, he'd just met Ra'wI' Kruge 
when he casually tossed T'Kang's duffel bag aside to assign 
him a bunk.  Now the warrior was with the black fleet in 
Sto'Vo'Kor.   T'Kang paused and let out a pained sigh.  
Glancing around the open barracks of the mostly unfinished 
deck, the warrior spotted what looked like the offices and 
mess area of the level.  He promptly marched over in that 
direction.

Upon entering through the rounded archway, T'Kang came 
to an open area where several crates had been stacked and 
spread around.  A few Klingon warriors were lounging about, 
using the crates as furniture while waiting for the supplies to 
arrive from Q'onos.  When T'Kang entered the three men 
glanced in his direction.  Only one stood up, seeing his rank 
of Sogh and realizing he was not simply a warrior assigned 
to the D'Alaan 27 garrison. 

"Sogh.  We were told to wait here by Ra'wI' Kruge." the 
standing warrior stated.

Upon hearing the declared rank of the bear-like T'Kang, the 
other two warriors stood up as well.

T'Kang disposed of the formalities.  He himself had a mental 
distaste for addresses from his time in Starfleet Command.  
More than one time he'd been scolded for not using the 
proper term "sir" or "ma'am".

"Kruge is dead.  He was murdered less than an hour ago."  
T'Kang said in a hostile tone indicating he was not very 
happy about it.

The news shocked the three warriors that glanced at each 
other quickly.  "How can this be?  He left us not long before 
that?"

"Some nuch poisoned him."  T'Kang said with contempt as 
he curled his upper lip slightly showing his clenched warrior's 
teeth which he spoke through.

"Poison?  That is a be'mey weapon!  No Klingon would use 
such a dishonorable potion." one of the warriors stated.

"Perhaps.  The Federationers are investigating the ra'wI's 
death now.  Once they determine the toxin used, how and 
when it was administered we will have a clearer picture of 
who did this thing."  T'Kang explained.

"It was the humans." the second warrior hissed.  "They have 
no honor."

T'Kang turned and faced the warrior directly.  He was a head 
taller and probably twice the mass of the somewhat lanky 
warrior, which caused him to catch his breath at the shear 
girth of T'Kang's close presence. 

"Perhaps. . ."  T'Kang hissed looking down his wrinkled nose 
at the warrior, ". . . but they also have no apparent motive 
either."

The warrior swallowed quickly and nodded as his eyes 
diverted away from the piercing stare of the Sogh.  There 
was no sense in arguing with one's superior officer over what 
might have happened when no evidence is available to back 
it up at the moment.

"What is your name?"  T'Kang asked, causing the warrior to 
look back up into the Sogh's eyes.

"Tumek of the house of Urussig."  the lanky warrior stated.

T'Kang nodded without comment, stepping back to look at 
the others. "And you, what house do you hail from?"

"I am Roshka of the house of Sot." the black bearded warrior 
said with a bow of his head.

"And I am Reshtarc, son of MakkSud."  the younger warrior 
stated.

"I am Sogh T'Kang of the house of Crass.  I am weapons 
officer of the Jachyoj.  And I am in command here now that 
Kruge is dead."

The three warriors didn't seem to dispute T'Kang's claim.  
Each just gave a slight nod, until Tumek spoke up.

"The ra'wI's office is over there.  I believe there is a sub-
space transceiver set up to communicate with the Defense 
Force."  Tumek stated.

T'Kang glanced over and gave a nod.  "Good.  I will use it to 
contact General Pi'ror and inform him of Kruge's death."  
Then glancing at the three warriors, he asked, "What were 
your orders?"

"Ra'wI' Kruge ordered us to stay on this level out of the way 
until the supply ship arrives from Q'onos."

T'Kang nodded.  "Good.  You will continue to do that.  And 
while you are waiting, you can set about cleaning this place 
up."

The order had shocked the warriors in the room.  "We are 
warriors!, not house maids!"

"You are Klingons.  You will do as you are told.  I will have a 
place for the warriors that are to be stationed here to stay 
when they arrive, and that place will be clean and clear of all 
of these debris.  Is that understood?"  T'Kang retorted in an 
angry, rising tone.

"Yes sir.  Your orders are understood Sogh." Roshka replied.  
Then slowly he walked away, paused and lifted one of the 
broken crates off the floor with his arms.

T'Kang stood there waiting for the other two to likewise begin 
straightening what looked like it would be the recreational 
area of the barracks before turning to head for Kruge's office 
where the transmitter was located.

The portable Klingon transmitter was in working order, and 
already configured to make contact with the home world.  
T'Kang activated the unit, sending a hail to General Pi'ror.

The rotund General's image appeared on the tiny view 
screen.  Behind him the tri-pointed Klingon seal of the 
Empire mounted to the wall.

["General Pi'ror here.  Who calls me?"]

"General, it is I, T'Kang.  Sogh weapons officer of the IKV 
Jachyoj."

General Pi'ror nodded, recognizing the name and face of the 
former Starfleet Officer that had resigned to return and serve 
the Empire.  ["Ah yes T'Kang.  How do you find station 
D'Alaan 27?"]

"Ra'wI' Kruge is dead."  T'Kang stated flatly in reply.

The General shifted.  He hadn't expected more than civilized 
"Federation-like" conversation with someone so fresh from 
Starfleet.  ["Dead?  How. . . You didn't kill him did you?!"]

"No.  Kruge was murdered.  Someone poisoned him.  The 
Federation is examining his body now to determine what 
poison was used and other details of his murder.  Captain 
Mec has ordered the station sealed off until the investigation 
is completed."  T'Kang reported.

General Pi'ror sat back and let out a deep sigh.  ["This is sad 
news for the Empire T'Kang.  ra'wI' Qugh has served the 
Empire well for many many years.  He will be gravely 
missed."]

"We will determine who did this General, and bring the 
person or persons to justice."  T'Kang explained.

["Of course.  This act can not go unpunished.  No matter 
who the guilty parties might be."] the General agreed.  
["Have you any further news to report T'Kang?"]

"No sir.  Except we are still in great need of supplies.  The 
Jachyoj has yet to arrive."

["Yes. . ."] General Pi'ror stated, shifting his great weight in 
his chair uncomfortably, [". . .unfortunately there has been an 
unavoidable altering of plans there T'Kang.  HoD K'sara's 
recent actions have complicated matters.  She is no longer 
commanding the Jachyoj."]

"Where does that leave us General?  The crew and supplies 
the Jachyoj carries are needed on this station."  T'Kang 
asked in a straight forward tone.

["Not to worry.  The Jachyoj is on it's way as we speak."] 
General Pi'ror quickly reassured, ["It should be arriving 
sometime tomorrow with her crew and some of the supplies 
most needed for the station."]

T'Kang's eyes narrowed.  He was glad to hear the bird of 
prey would be arriving in the next 24 hours, but could tell by 
the General's tone that something was being held back, 
which troubled him.  "General, you do not sound pleased 
about the Jachyoj's arrival. . ."

["Concerned would be the better term T'Kang.  HoD K'sara 
was the perfect commander for this assignment.  She was 
experienced with both command and dealing with Starfleet 
officers, much like yourself.   The new commander assigned 
to the Jachyoj doesn't have the experience or the skill with 
either as K'sara had.  I was counting on Ra'wI Kruge to 
assist Aram in commanding the Jachyoj.  Now with Kruge 
gone, I hope the Council's decision to give the Jachyoj to 
such an inexperienced HoD wasn't made in haste."]

T'Kang nodded.  "Aram?  That name sounds familiar to me.  
From what house does he hail?"

The General again shifted uncomfortably.  ["It is of little 
importance T'Kang.  What matters is that the Jachyoj will 
arrive tomorrow and when it does, HoD Aram will look to find 
Ra'wI Kruge there to serve as First Officer.  With Kruge's 
departure for the black fleet, that honor now falls to you 
T'Kang.  You must serve as First Officer on board the 
Jachyoj.  Are you prepared to do your duty for the Empire?"] 
Pi'ror deflected and skillfully changed the topic like the 
politician that the over weight warrior had become.

T'Kang's forehead deepened into a scowl.  He wasn't 
pleased at the General's skillful refusal to answer his 
question, but wasn't stupid either.  Being chosen as First 
Officer of the Jachyoj was a great honor.  It would go a long 
way towards restoring the honor to his fallen house.  "I am 
prepared to do what is called of me General.  I shall serve 
the Empire with dedication and honor."

General Pi'ror gave a satisfied nod of approval at T'Kang's 
response.  ["Qapla' with your new posting T'Kang.  You and 
the crew of the Jachyoj represent the Klingon Empire at that 
space station.  Serve well, and bring honor to your house."]

With a nod, General Pi'ror deactivated the channel.

T'Kang leaned back and took in a deep breath.  Serving as 
First Officer on board the IKV Jachyoj would be a huge 
responsibility.  One which the Klingon hoped he would prove 
to be worthy of.