Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10204.20

Starring:

Pam Bruyere as CO Serena Sheridan
Mark Burton as XO Patrick O'Guinn
Steve Weller as CTO Tio Ayidee
Arlene McIntyre as CSO Anita Santiago
JP Bernard as SO Erasmus Praed
Chris Esterhuyse as CNS Varesh
Trish Yarborough as TO Randi McIntyre
Eric Woo as CEO Eric Woo
SM Jamie Osborn as Jamie O and RADM Skyler

Absent:
Carol Ray as CIV Shannon O'Guinn
Emily Dueckman as EO Victoria Hansen
Ruth Holbrook as MO Mira Thoren

Guest Stars:

Season 3 Episode 22 Mission 109
The  Huron crew attempts to capture a 1.5 meter tall, energy eating insect that has grabbed a Science Officer.  The creature begins to lay eggs in a pouch around the captured crew member.  Outside, Klingon vessels K’rap and Targ attack the Huron before being chased off by a Klingon Task force that had been sent to recover them.  Finally, the crew manages to get a Comm badge onto the bug, allowing for a transporter lock to beam it into space where it is destroyed.  The eggs are frozen to prevent them from growing during further study.  The Huron then arrives at Starbase 71 and docks.

Host Jamie_O says:  <<<<<RESUME Mission>>>>>

TO-McIntyre says:  ::rousing from a drug induced sleep, she feels Baby by her side.  Still somewhat achy, she decides to call Varesh::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::in her ready room fertilizing her roses and wondering if she should go to the bridge and see what's happening::

CNS_Varesh says:  ::looks disgusted at the goo all over the place::

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Entering Bridge Turbo Lift to go to Science Lab 1.::  *Security Alpha*: I need a Level 1 security perimeter around Science Lab 1.  I don't want the "bug" getting out unnoticed.

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::standing on the bridge trying to wipe the bug off my uniform::

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION:  The Giant cockroach is still holding Praed.

SO_Praed says:  Insect:  Wait!  Stop what you are doing.

CEO_Woo says:  ::on the bridge, trying to put into focus what just happened... while brushing the goo off his sleeves::

SO_Praed says:  Insect:  I mean you no harm.  I have never harmed you.  Let me go.

TO-McIntyre says:  *CNS*:  V, I am awake, anyway can you come down here or are you still bug cleaning? ::giggling::

CTO_Ayidee says:  TL: Science Lab 1, fast as you can go.

CSO_Santiago says:  ::on the bridge, gathering up goo into Petri dishes for further study.  Sees that Varesh wipes down one of the consoles with his shirts goes over and grabs it and places it into a bag for further study.  See how it reacts to synthetics.::

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: The bug emits a high powered screech.

CNS_Varesh says:  *TO*: We're still busy rounding up the other one. I'll come down when I can.

SO_Praed says:  ::Can't cover his ears.::  Insect:  I come in peace.

TO-McIntyre says:  *CNS*: Understood, good luck on the soon to be famous "Huron Bug Hunt"!

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::decides to call the bridge:: *XO*: Commander, what is our status?

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Exits Turbo Lift and covers ears.  Runs to Lab 1 and opens it, looking in for the bug before entering.::

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: The insect spits an acidic compound on Praed.

CEO_Woo says:  ::checks to make sure that the engineering teams in engineering are at the ready should they be needed::

CNS_Varesh says:  *TO*: Thanks... ::sarcasm very evident, looking at Anita as she grabs the shirt::

CSO_Santiago says:  ::Stops in front of the XO and removes a spot of goo from his face.::  XO:  Sorry sir, just making sure your not breaking out in hives or that the goo is not acidic.

CNS_Varesh says:  CSO: Its ok, science before comfort::

CTO_Ayidee says:  *CEO*: Chief, how long would it take to create a Positron field in the lab?

XO_O`Guinn says:  *CTO*: Tio give me regular updates Tio.

CSO_Santiago says:  ::Grins:: CNS:  Of course my friend.

TO-McIntyre says:  Baby:  I think V is not having fun... wonder what that dang bug looks like?

CTO_Ayidee says:  SO: Can you move away?

SO_Praed says:  ::Screams in pain, the acid reaching burning through his clothing and reaching his skin, still rather sensitive to touch amongst other things.::

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: The Bug runs away with Praed, and makes it’s way into a shuttle bay.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CSO: Understood Anita. ::tries to grin::

TO-McIntyre says:  ::Baby turns her face towards Randi and mews::

CEO_Woo says:  *CTO* A positron field?? Depends on how large a space you want to contain with it, which I assume that's what this field is for?

CSO_Santiago says:  XO:  Good news sir, no red splotches.  ::Grins::

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Follows the bug.::  *XO*: It's heading into a shuttle bay, sir.

SO_Praed says:  ::Tries to reach for his comm badge, obviously in lots of pain.::

CNS_Varesh says:  ::decides to give Randi an "update" and shows her the bug in her mind:: ~~~TO: That's what our beastie looks like.~~~

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::taps comm badge:: *CO*: O'Guinn to Captain Sheridan.

TO-McIntyre says:  ~~~CNS:  Geez V, where the heck did we pick that sucker up from?  Anyone think of a flame thrower to kill it?~~~

CSO_Santiago says:  ::Adds V's shirt to her bug goo stash.::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  *XO*: About time Patrick, what's going on?

CTO_Ayidee says:  *CEO*: I want to lock that bug down so we don't have to kill it.  Can we rig one up in a under a minute?

SO_Praed says:  ::Lightly touches it.::  *CSO*  Anita... ::Gulps.::  Take care of Sala... if I don't make it.

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: The bug charges at the open Shuttle Bay door with Praed in it's "arms".

CNS_Varesh says:  ~~~TO: Actually, Phaser fire kills it... and that is why I'm covered in goo.~~~

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Fires in front of the bug's path to distract it.::  Bug: Over here, pretty boy.

CSO_Santiago says:  ::taps her comm badge.::  *SO*:  You'll make it Erasmus.  Tio is the best in the business.  Sala will be eating dinner with her brother before you know it.

TO-McIntyre says:  ~~~CNS:  But knowing science they would rather have a roasted critter than a blasted one wouldn't they?~~~

CNS_Varesh says:  ::makes some course adjustments::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::starts for the door::

XO_O`Guinn says:  *CO*: It seems one of the Science departments experiments got a way from them. We have a 4 foot bug in the shuttle bay and one tried to gain entry to the bridge, ma'am.

CEO_Woo says:  *CTO* Yes, sure... but did I just hear you tell Cmdr. O'Guinn that the bug is now in the Shuttle Bay?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  *XO*: On my way Patrick.

TO-McIntyre says:  ::reaches over and grabs her glass of water, sipping it slowly, but very thirstily::

CNS_Varesh says:  ~~~TO: They are trying to catch it, and as far as I can gather, the beastie has Erasmus.~~~

XO_O`Guinn says:  *CTO* Tio put a level ten field around the shuttle bay. I want that thing contained.

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: the Bug seems unaffected by the warning shot. It hits the force field, where the energy causes it to grow to over 2.5 meters.

XO_O`Guinn says:  *CO*: Aye ma'am. O'Guinn out.

CTO_Ayidee says:  *CEO*: Affirmative.  Computer: Shut shuttle bay door, initiate level 10 force field around Shuttle Bay.

CSO_Santiago says:  ::Reaches over her console tapping some buttons.::  *CTO*:  Cmdr do you need any help.  It is my officer your trying to rescue.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::exits the RR and enters the bridge and sees the mess:: All: What in tarnation happened here?

CTO_Ayidee says:  *CSO*: Any help you can give I'll take.  See if you can help Chief Woo with a containment field.

CNS_Varesh says:  ::looks up:: CO: Bug guts, ma'am.

SO_Praed says:  ::Is slightly delirious from the smell of the acid.::  Insect:  Please.... stop... anyone..  don't kill the insect.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: I told ya one of the bugs tried to gain access. This is the results ma'am.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: Commander?

CEO_Woo says:  ::works on setting up a positronic field in the Shuttle Bay...:: *CTO* Okay I have set up a containment field in the Shuttle Bay, that can be activated on your call - but is it possible for you to get the bug near the center of the Shuttle Bay?

TO-McIntyre says:  ~~~CNS:  Well V, if it is any consolation, I don't detect any intelligence from it at the moment.~~~

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Varesh, bug guts?

CNS_Varesh says:  ~~~TO: Neither do I.~~~

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: The Insect spits acid at the CTO.

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO:  Eric, have you tried reversing the polarity on the shields, maybe we can drain the bug of its energy.

CTO_Ayidee says:  *CEO*: I'll try.  ::Moves to center of Shuttle Bay and places Tricorder to emit energy.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: Shot the bug and it exploded.

CNS_Varesh says:  CO: One of the bugs got onto the bridge, Patrick shot it, and it exploded.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: I hope security is on this.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: Tio is down in the shuttle bay trying to contain the second bug ma'am.

SO_Praed says:  ::Tries to break free from the insect.::  Anyone:  Don't shoot him.. he'll only grow bigger.... ::Coughs.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  CSO: Anita where exactly did these bugs come from?

TO-McIntyre says:  ~~~CNS: Maybe if Tio let Barney go, it would scare it ::trying to be funny::~~~

CEO_Woo says:CSO: ::shakes head:: No, the bug seems to be capable of drawing energy from wherever energy can be drawn... if it needs the energy, reversing polarity on the shields wouldn't have much effect... ::watches carefully at the sensors as Tio tries to maneuver the bug::

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: the bug begins to crawl the wall, and spin a large sack

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: Make sure he does Patrick. Get down there and check on things yourself.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: Aye Ma'am.

CSO_Santiago says:  XO:  I have no idea Sir.  All I know is we found them in the console in Sci lab 1.  They could have been there since we were last at SB 71.

CNS_Varesh says:  ~~~TO: I think not dear, its was 4 foot the last time... but thanks for the attempt to cheer us up.~~~

CEO_Woo says:  ::mutters nervously:: *CTO* Cmdr. Ayidee...?

XO_O`Guinn says:  CSO: Acknowledged Anita... See what you can come up with and keep me informed.

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::turns heads for the TL::

TO-McIntyre says:  ~~~CNS: V ! I feel so helpless here... if I think I could help, I would, but I am literally as weak as a kitten.~~~

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO:  Maybe a energy field just outside the shuttle bay.  See if it will head into space.

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Slips after being hit by the acid.::  *CEO* :It's moving towards...the wall.  Home in on Ensign Praed's comm badge, center on him.  See if it likes anti energy.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::walks to her chair but can't sit as it's covered in goo:: Self: Oh just great.

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::taps comm badge:: *CTO*: Tio I am on my way down what is the situation?

CNS_Varesh says:  ~~~TO: And you will stay in bed. Tio and the rest of the teams can handle it.~~~

TO-McIntyre says:  ~~~CNS:  Do you think Baby could help?  It might distract it???~~~

CNS_Varesh says:  ::turns in his seat:: CO: I'd offer you my shirt to sit on, but Anita kidnapped it.

CTO_Ayidee says:  *XO*: I'm not sure, but it may be pregnant.  Can you lock onto Ensign Praed's comm badge and beam him out?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::raises an eyebrow at Varesh:: CNS: So I see Commander.

CNS_Varesh says:  ~~~TO: I'd rather not dear, but thanks. This bug is very dangerous.~~~

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::enters TL:: Computer: Shuttle bay.

CEO_Woo says:  CSO: I thought we wanted to keep it alive... *CTO* Understood... ::makes the adjustments:: CSO: Could you help me set up positronic fields around energy sources in the Shuttle Bay?

CSO_Santiago says:  *CTO*:  Tio once you free Erasmus....  Maybe an energy field outside of the shield approx 10 or 5 miles outside the ship.

XO_O`Guinn says:  *CTO*: I will see what I can do.

TO-McIntyre says:  ::breathes a sigh of relief, she really didn't want Baby to help, stroking her lovely cat::

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO:  We don't need to study it alive Eric.   Space frozen would do just as well.

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Resets Phaser to lowest setting.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  *CNS*: Varesh see if you can lock on to Ens. Praed and beam him to a safe location. Like the bridge.

CNS_Varesh says:  ::grins at her expression and turns back to the console:: CO: We're still on course for SB71, the other ships are also still in formation.

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: the bug puts Praed into the sack, it then sits up on top of the sack and begins to discharge eggs

CEO_Woo says:  CSO: I see... then we must create a strong enough energy source outside...

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::exits TL walks to the Shuttle bay::

CNS_Varesh says:  *XO*: Aye, sir. ::brings the targeting scanners online and tries to get a lock on Praed::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Very well counselor. ::looks around the messy bridge::

SO_Praed says:  ::Is delirious and begins seeing eggs falling on his lap.  They are gooey.::  Self:  what in the world is going on.

CSO_Santiago says:  ::Nods::  CEO:  Hmmm how about the deflector dish ?

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: The K’rap fires on the Huron, just as a Neigh'Var and battle group decloak off the Starboard side.

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::slowly enters the shuttle bay looking for Tio and the bug::

CEO_Woo says:  CSO: Yes, that could create a large enough distraction... ::grabs onto a console as the ship rocks::

CNS_Varesh says:  ::swears:: CO: Incoming fire. Evasives. ::taps frantically::

CSO_Santiago says:  Self:  Grrrrrrr, the Klingons have impeccable timing!

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Fires Phaser at Lowest setting at bug to distract it.::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  All: Red alert!

CNS_Varesh says:  *XO*: I can't get a lock, sir. The bug is interfering.

TO-McIntyre says:  ::almost rolls out of bed, with the abrupt turn of the ship::

CEO_Woo says:  ::brings up the deflector controls:: CSO: How strong should we set it for?

XO_O`Guinn says:  *CNS*: Acknowledged.

Host CO_Sheridan  (RedAlert.wav)

SO_Praed says:  Self:  Maybe it's dinner time.  Yum.. where are the cooking devices?  ::Feels around the sack.::

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: Two Vor'Cha's fire upon the assailant.

TO-McIntyre says:  ~~~CNS: V, what the heck is going on now?~~~

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO:  Strongest setting we have.  We want this bug hungry.

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::hears the klaxon's go off:: *Bridge*: O'Guinn to Bridge what is happening?

CNS_Varesh says:  CO: Shall I slave weapons control to my console? ::keeps dodging the weapons fire::

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: The bug is not affected.

CSO_Santiago says:  CO:  Ma'am, Cmdr Woo and I have the deflector dish set up to distract our bug friend, it maybe a source of power it can't refuse.

CNS_Varesh says:  ~~~~TO: The K'rap just fired on us.~~~

TO-McIntyre says:  ::hears the red alert klaxon go off and tries to get out of bed, and falls with a hard plop on the floor::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Do it!

CEO_Woo says:  ::tries to adjust the deflector dish as Cmdr. Santiago informs the captain::

CNS_Varesh says:  ::slaves weapons to his console and starts firing at the K'rap::

CSO_Santiago says:  ::Adjusts her sensors to track the Klingon vessels.::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  *XO*: We're under attack Commander, get back up here.

CNS_Varesh says:  ~~~TO: You stay right there, or I'll lock the doors.~~~

XO_O`Guinn says:  *CO*: Aye ma'am.

SO_Praed says:  ::Can't find anything to cook with and looks for his tricorder.  He finds it at his belt and he sees if he can make it to generate heat somehow.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::runs back to the TL enter:: Computer: BRIDGE.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Prepare to return fire.

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Adjust Phaser to maximum stun and fires.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::exits TL onto the bridge:: CO: Ma'am.

CNS_Varesh says:  ::keeps doing evasives:: CO: Aye.

TO-McIntyre says:  ::sighs, that is the only thing about being in mental contact with V, he knows what I am doing::

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: The Targ and K’rap appear to be retreating.

CSO_Santiago says:  CO: Ma'am I know your busy, but the deflector dish ?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: Patrick, the K'rap has opened fire.

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: The bug is so intent on laying it's eggs, it pays no attention.

CEO_Woo says:  CO: Captain, we think that by generating the energy field the bug would most likely be lured by it...

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO:  5 km off the starboard bow..

XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: Aye ma'am.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CSO: Yes Lt.

CNS_Varesh says:  CO: The K'rap and Targ are retreating.

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Fires again at one of the eggs.::

CEO_Woo says:  ::targets the deflector dish and activates:: CSO: Activating deflector dish now...

CSO_Santiago says:  CO:  Ok Ma'am, firing up the deflector dish.  ::Nods at Eric::

XO_O`Guinn says:  CNS: Keep a lock on them till they are outside of weapons range.

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: The bug emits the high pitch scream again.

SO_Praed says:  ::Accidentally sets the tricorder to overload because he is still delirious.::  Self:  Ouch.. this is starting to hurt my hands.. It's heating up in a hurry.

CEO_Woo says:  ::watches as the energy field grows off starboard bow::

TO-McIntyre says:  ::gingerly, she picks herself up off the floor and crawls back into bed, Baby fussing at her all the way::

CNS_Varesh says:  ::pulls a few maneuvers and gets the ship out of range: XO: Aye.

XO_O`Guinn says:  *CTO*: Tio report.

CTO_Ayidee says:  Bug: Come at me, pretty boy.  ::Fires at another egg.::

CTO_Ayidee says:  *XO*: I'm trying to get it away from Praed so we can try and cage it.

SO_Praed says:  ::Looks up.::  Self:  Oh, it's dark up there.   ::Reaches his hand out with the tricorder up into the hole.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::moves to the tac consoles taps commands, pulling up internal sensors::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: Bug status?

XO_O`Guinn says:  *CTO*: Acknowledged Tio. If you have to kill the thing.

CSO_Santiago says:  ::Watches her sensors.:: Self:  Come on come on.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: Tio is trying to lure the bug away from Mr. Praed.

SO_Praed says:  ::Feels his hand is all warm for some reason.  He let's go of his overloading tricorder which he has mistakenly put inside the bug.::

CNS_Varesh says:  ::hopes Anita's plan works::

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: The Bug begins charging at the Starboard wall of the ship.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: What about the internal transporters? Beam him out of harms way.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: I asked Varesh to do so, he couldn't get a lock.

CTO_Ayidee says:  *CEO*: Lock onto my comm badge, give me 2 seconds and create the field around it.  ::throws badge at the bug.::

CNS_Varesh says:  CO: I tried, the bug interfered with the signal.

CEO_Woo says:  ::watches the sensors:: CSO: Maybe the bug isn't... ::does a double-take and returns to the sensors...:: CSO: Something is happening to the bulkheads in the Shuttle Bay... *CTO* Understood, sir, locking on...

XO_O`Guinn says:  CNS: Try to get a lock again, Varesh.

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: the Tricorder explodes, breaking off appendages, and covering the SO in goo, the bug is still very much alive

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::rubs her arm slowly::

CNS_Varesh says:  CO: Aye. ::tries again::

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: The badge hits the bug.

CEO_Woo says:  ::Counts to two and activates the Transporter Beam around the CTO's comm badge::

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO:  Do we have anymore energy ?

SO_Praed says:  Self:  Oh no.. it looks like dinner has covered me.  ::Sniffs it.::  And it reeks.

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Stumbles towards SO's position.::  *Medical*: Medical Emergency in Shuttle Bay.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::walks over to Varesh and watches him closely::

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: The bug suddenly disappears from inside the cargo bay where it enters space, it charges at the ship.

SO_Praed says:  ::Starts to push at the sides of the sack.::  Self:  Let me out of here.

CNS_Varesh says:  CO: Bug outside the ship. Can I shoot it?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: Contact the task force and see if they can lend assistance.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: By all means Varesh, go for it.

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: The bug is suddenly attracted to the U.S.S. Protecteur.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: Aye ma'am.

CNS_Varesh says:  ::gives a feral grin and aims at the bug:: CO Locking on.

CTO_Ayidee says:  *CSO*: We need help down here.  The thing laid eggs, and I would like them con...contained.

XO_O`Guinn says:  COM: JFT-2: Klingon TF this is the USS Huron come in please.

CEO_Woo says:  CSO: ::sighs:: I guess the bug is out of the ship... ::watches as the CNS locks on to the bug::

CSO_Santiago says:  *CTO*:  I'll be right down.  CEO:  Can you give me a hand ?

CEO_Woo says:  CSO: Eww... of course... ::stands up and reaches behind console for his kit and tricorder...::

SO_Praed says:  ::Breaks an egg accidentally as he is trying to get out of the contained sack.::

CNS_Varesh says:  ::hits the firing button, and prays for the best:: CO: Firing.

CSO_Santiago says:  XO:  Permission to leave the Bridge, need to contain bug eggs before they hatch....

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::grips Varesh's shoulder as he fires::

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Moves to help Praed.::  SO: I'm coming, are you OK?

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO:  Oooooo Eric, what would happened if freeze them ?

XO_O`Guinn says:  CSO: Granted keep me informed please.

CEO_Woo says:  XO: Er, for that matter, I ask for permission to leave the bridge as well to assist in the containment, sir.

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: The bug explodes.

CNS_Varesh says:  ::feels Serena's hand on his shoulder:: CO: Its terminated. ::winces slightly at the grip::

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO: Or place them in stasis....

CEO_Woo says:  CSO: ::smiles:: Then I guess you have a very nice follow-up science project to do.

Host Jamie_O says:  ACTION: A bug hatches in Praed's hands.

SO_Praed says:  ::Moves about inside the sack.::  Self:  No, not another bug!  Stay away from me!

CSO_Santiago says:  *CTO*:  Cmdr, get out of the cargo bay,  I'm going to freeze the eggs.

SO_Praed says:  SO:  Aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!

CNS_Varesh says:  CO: The Protecteur is now covered in bug guts, ma'am.

SO_Praed says:  ::Screams as loud as he can.::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Well done counselor. Care to consider changing jobs? ::smiles::

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Grabs Praed and pulls him away from the sack.::  *CSO*: Hold, I'm getting Praed out of the sack first.

CNS_Varesh says:  ::grins:: CO: Not if I can help it.

CEO_Woo says:  CSO: Are you going to change environmental controls, I suppose, to freeze them?

CSO_Santiago says:  *CTO*:  I'm cutting the heat now...  ::Runs to the console and begins to drop the temperature rapidly.::

SO_Praed says:  ::Is being pulled out.::

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO:  You got a better way ?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: As long as the thing is dead, the Protecteur will be fine.

TO-McIntyre says:  ::senses V being very pleased with himself::

CTO_Ayidee says:  *CSO*:Give me a minute, I need to get Praed out first.

CNS_Varesh says:  ::looks at the nav sensors:: CO: True. We're approaching SB71, it should be in range in a few minutes.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: Do we have any injuries or damage?

CSO_Santiago says:  *CTO*:  Sir, you got two minutes then its frozen Cait.

CEO_Woo says:  ::chokes slightly:: CSO: No - no, I didn't mean it that way - but cool. ::moves back to his station to check the status of the Shuttle Bay::

CTO_Ayidee says:  *Bridge*: Can you lock onto myself or Praed?

Host RADM_Skyler says:  ::Still sitting in CO's ready room, stands and enters the bridge:: what the...???

SO_Praed says:  Aloud:  Pain....  bugs..... acid... burning... ::Groans.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: Checking ma'am.

XO_O`Guinn says:  *ALL*: All departments I want casualty reports in 5 minutes.

CTO_Ayidee says:  SO: I know...it burns...next stop Sickbay...

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Varesh, try locking on to Praed and Ayidee.

CSO_Santiago says:  ::watches her console as the temperature drops.::  CEO:  Eric I'm sorry I'm going to hurt some of your circuitry in there.

CNS_Varesh says:  *CTO*: I'll try again. ::tries to get a lock on both Tio and Erasmus:: CO: Aye.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  *CTO*: Hang on Commander.

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::moves over to chair looks down:: Self: Where is that cleaning team?

CNS_Varesh says:  ::beams both to sickbay:: CO: They are now in sickbay, ma'am.

CTO_Ayidee says:  *CNS*: Direct to Sickbay, please.  Inform them we are coming ...with acid burns.

SO_Praed says:  CTO:  Victoria...... where......

CEO_Woo says:  CSO: ::sighs:: Whatever goes... ::watches as the temperature decreases more and more...::

CSO_Santiago says:  CNS: V  are they out yet ?

CNS_Varesh says:  *Sickbay*: Varesh to sickbay. Two incoming with acid burns.

CNS_Varesh says:  CSO: Aye.

TO-McIntyre says:  ::sits up so quickly she becomes lightheaded:: ~~~CNS: V, Tio is hurt?~~~

CSO_Santiago says:  ::Hand hovering for a drastic drop in temperature.  As soon as V said....  temperature drops 100 degrees below freezing.::

Host RADM_Skyler says:  CO: What's the meaning of all this?

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Collapses in Sickbay.::  SO: She's fine.  ::Pulls off uniform and moves towards Medic.::

CEO_Woo says:  CSO: I don't suppose you know what temperature would freeze the eggs, would you?

CNS_Varesh says:  ~~~TO: Yes, but nothing he can't handle. If you move out of bed, I'll sit on you.~~~

XO_O`Guinn says:  CNS: Find out what happened to the cleaning crew and tell them I want them up here yesterday.

SO_Praed says:  ::Groans in pain.::  Aloud:  Victo...r..ia.....   why... strip..ping.. meee?

Host RADM_Skyler says:  ACTION: The task force breaks off and goes back to what they were originally doing.

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO:  I wonder if we have any dry ice around here....   No a clue Eric...

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ADM: Long story sir, but it's under control at the moment. ::whispers:: I think.

Host RADM_Skyler says:  CO: okay....ETA to base?

CEO_Woo says:  CSO: I don't know anything about biology beyond the general courses - but if you think dry ice will help, I can certainly produce some quickly.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::looks at Varesh:: CNS: ETA counselor?

CTO_Ayidee says:  <Medical team>::Applies Dermaline to CTO and SO.::

CNS_Varesh says:  ::nods:: XO: Aye, sir. ::gets onto the comm with maintenance:: *Maintenance*: If there isn't someone cleaning up this bridge in the next two minutes... ::lets the implied threat speak for itself::

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO:  That would be great.  We won't need EVA suits to study them then.

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Feels the burning remit and relaxes.::

SO_Praed says:  Aloud:  No.. the pain... ..  ::Groans and swallows hard.::

CNS_Varesh says:  ::looks at sensors:: CO: 5 minutes, ma'am.

Host RADM_Skyler says:  ACTION: the temp in the Shuttle bay reaches zero Kelvin.

TO-McIntyre says:  ~~~CTO: Tio, I am with you...~~~

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ADM: Not long sir, 5 minutes.

Host RADM_Skyler says:  CO: Very well. now what was behind the red alert?

TO-McIntyre says:  ::lays back down on her pillow and sends relaxing thoughts to Tio::

CEO_Woo says:  CSO: If you think that's good, I can get my team to start replicating the dry ice - but how do you propose we apply the stuff?

CNS_Varesh says:  CO: Shall I get permission to dock?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ADM: The K'rap opened fire on us.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::nods to Varesh::

CNS_Varesh says:  ::taps a couple of buttons:: COM: SBOPS: USS Huron to Starbase 71.

Host RADM_Skyler says:  CO: I see.......

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO:  I want to store the eggs in between two large blocks of the ice.  have the engineers carve holes one side of each block so the eggs can be placed in the so they won't be crushed.

CEO_Woo says:  CSO: You know, how about this - we'll keep it the way it is, but for later studying, I'll give you dry ice at that time..

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ADM: Someone will have to answer for this sir.

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Stirs as strength returns.::

CNS_Varesh says:  CO: We're within range to drop from warp, ma'am.

Host RADM_Skyler says:  CO: I was talking to the General in charge of the task force.....the Targ is being pursued as we speak. I knew the situation was in hand good hands...::smiles::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ADM: The insect that escaped has been destroyed as well.

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::turns after hearing the captain:: CO: Ma'am if you will allow me I am going to investigate the bug situation.

Host RADM_Skyler says:  CO: very well.

CEO_Woo says:  ::orders the engineering teams to start producing blocks of dry ice:: CSO: Your dry ice will be ready shortly.

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO:  Thank you sir.

Host SBOPS says:  COM: Huron: USS Huron, this is Starbase Operations on 157-Omega.  Go ahead.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: By all means Commander. I want a full report.

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO:  I'll have my sci teams report to them.

TO-McIntyre says:  ::is sad that Tio's fur is damaged::

CTO_Ayidee says:  Medical Staff: Can I be released to the Bridge?

XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: I had planned on it ma'am.

CNS_Varesh says:  COM: SBOPS: SB71, we're on final approach. Permission to dock?

CEO_Woo says:  ::leans back against his seat:: CSO: I am pleased that we will soon be free of these... bugs...

Host SBOPS says:  COM *Huron* Roger Huron.  you are cleared for final.  Advise when you have cleared the range lights for final approach pattern.

CSO_Santiago says:  ::Looks over at him and chuckles:: CEO:  I keep forgetting you don't like bugs.

CNS_Varesh says:  COM: SBOPS: Understood. Will inform when on final for approach pattern.

CTO_Ayidee says:  <Med Staff>: CTO: Certainly, but take it easy.  The wounds are treated, but it isn't a good idea to push it.

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::watches as the cleaning crew scrambles onto the bridge::

CNS_Varesh says:  CO: We're almost there. Drop to impulse?

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Slides legs over edge, feeling strong enough to head back to the Bridge.::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Yes Counselor.

SO_Praed says:  ::Sleeps on the biobed.::

Host SBOPS says:  COM: Huron: USS Huron, From the Docking master, you have been assigned Docking Cluster 5, Berth 1A.

XO_O`Guinn says:  Self: Another thing to find out what to the cleaning crew so long.

CEO_Woo says:  CSO: Actually, after this ordeal, I don’t' think it's that bad anymore... of course, I am deluding myself and I'm probably going to start screaming once I get to my quarters. ::grins::

CNS_Varesh says:  ::keys in the command:: CO:: CO: We're at impulse. COM: SBOPS: Understood, Docking cluster 5, berth 1A.

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Walks to Replicator.:: Replicator: Uniform, Gold.  ::Takes uniform, takes pips from old uniform, and heads back to Bridge.::

CSO_Santiago says:  ::Laughs::  CEO:  I know how to cure that.  You should come for a visit and meet Sash.  Best bug eater on the ship.

CNS_Varesh says:  ::brings the ship in on final approach:: CEO: Eric, stand by to switch to base power as soon as we're docked.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Take us in, reduce to thrusters.

CTO_Ayidee says:  *XO*: I'm heading back to the Bridge.  Did we catch the thing?

CEO_Woo says:  CNS: Understood, standing by

CNS_Varesh says:  ::goes to thrusters:: CO: Thrusters, aye.

CEO_Woo says:  CSO: Sash... bug eater... I don't... real or synthetic?

CNS_Varesh says:  CSO: Anita, ready the computer core to go to standby.

XO_O`Guinn says:  *CTO*: The bug is space dust now.

CSO_Santiago says:  CNS: Computer core ready  ::Taps a few buttons.::

CNS_Varesh says:  COM: SBOPS: SB71, USS Huron preparing to dock.

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Enters Turbo Lift, putting on uniform while riding to the Bridge.::  *XO* OK, too bad.  Interesting creature.

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO:  Real of course.  Make no mistake Sash knows the difference.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::heads for her RR:: XO: You have the bridge Commander.

CNS_Varesh says:  ::plays the console like a piano::

XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: Aye ma'am.

Host SBOPS says:  COM: Huron: copy that. you are cleared for final. Welcome home, Huron.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::enters the RR and checks her incoming messages::

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Enters Bridge.::  CSO: You have those things locked down I take it?

CNS_Varesh says:  XO: We're almost docked.

SO_Praed says:  ::Mutters things in his sleep.::

CEO_Woo says:  ::jerks head slightly to glance at the CNS, then looks back:: CSO: He does, does he... Well, I guess I'll have to see for myself one day.

CSO_Santiago says:  CTO:  Aye Sir, they are frozen as we speak.

CNS_Varesh says:  COM: SBOPS: Aye, and thanks for the welcome. Huron out.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: Acknowledged Varesh. Nice and easy.

CSO_Santiago says:  ::Grins at the CEO.::

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: Thank you, at least we'll be able to study some of them.

CNS_Varesh says:  ::gently coaxes the ship into the berth:: XO: Docking clamps ready.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::frowns at one disturbing message:: Self: Oh darn it!

Host RADM_Skyler says:  XO: I'll be in my quarters

CSO_Santiago says:  CTO:  Aye...  if the Captain will let me keep them.

CEO_Woo says:  CSO and CTO: Can we be certain that there'd be no danger to the ship, though...?

XO_O`Guinn says:  RADM: Aye sir.

CEO_Woo says:  ::gets ready to switch to base power as soon as docking is complete::

Host SBOPS says:  ACTION: The ship slides into the slip, there is a shudder as the docking clamps lock.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CNS: Engaged clamps.

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO:  Nothing is ever certain my friend, especially an unknown species.

CTO_Ayidee says:  XO: The thing has...had a nasty habit... spitting.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  *CNS*: Varesh to my ready room as soon as we are docked.

CNS_Varesh says:  ::sighs as the clamps lock:: XO: We're docked. CEO: Switch to base power. CSO: Computer core to standby.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: Tio it was a bug.  You expected manners?

CEO_Woo says:  ::switches to base power::

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: We can work with the Star Base to set something up.

CEO_Woo says:  ::switches to base power:: CNS: Done...

SO_Praed says:  Aloud in sleep:  Sala........Sa...Vict... la... nita..

XO_O`Guinn says:  CNS: Acknowledged Varesh.

CNS_Varesh says:  *CO*: Aye. ::looks at the board:: XO: Red across the board for the clamps.

CSO_Santiago says:  ::Fingers fly over the console.:: CNS:  Computer core on standby.  Locked out with command codes only for reactivation.

CTO_Ayidee says:  XO: No, but I didn't expect to be a meal from 10 yards or more.

CNS_Varesh says:  XO: Permission to go to the RR?

XO_O`Guinn says:  ALL: I want reports of the past few days on my desk in 24 hours.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CNS: Granted.

CNS_Varesh says:  ::gets up and goes over to the RR door, and presses the chime::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::sits in her chair her hand on her chin and reading the now downloaded message::

CEO_Woo says:  ::goes over the agenda to see what needs to be done on Huron while at Starbase::

CTO_Ayidee says:  *Security*: Begin final security sweep of the ship.  Starting the scan sweep from up here.

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::watches the cleaning crew move from the center chairs walks over and plops down in the center chair::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Come...

CNS_Varesh says:  ::enters and walks to the desk:: CO: You wanted to see me? ::doesn't like the mood::

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Starts Level 1 Personnel sweep before crew begins departure.::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Ahhh, counselor have a seat. I have something here for you.

CNS_Varesh says:  ::looks at his person:: CO: Perhaps I'd better stand. You sound unhappy.

CTO_Ayidee says:  XO: Running final security sweep before departure, sir.

SO_Praed says:  ::Sleeps uncomfortably in sickbay.::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::holds up the PADD:: CNS: It seems your services are no longer required on the Huron. ::frowns::

XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: Acknowledge Tio.

TO-McIntyre says:  ::nods back off to sleep, knowing the Huron has docked and all is well::

CNS_Varesh says:  ::takes the PADD: CO: What? ::reads it and goes pale::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::stands and walks around the desk:: CNS: You have been reassigned to the USS Scimitar.

TO-McIntyre says:  ::opens her eyes with a jerk, sensing distress from Varesh::

CNS_Varesh says:  CO: The Scimitar?

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::sits quietly staring at the view screen thinking back over the past few days::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Seems so, and you are to report to Captain Winters immediately.

CNS_Varesh says:  CO: But... but... ::plops into the seat:: Aye, ma'am. ::looks up:: Do I have to?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Starfleet knows that you are needed there. We can't ruffle their feathers now can we?

CNS_Varesh says:  ::sighs:: CO: No. You do know I have to tell Randi this...

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: I know this will be difficult for her, but it has to be done.

TO-McIntyre says:  ~~~CNS:  You just did... how dare they?~~~

CNS_Varesh says:  CO: Too late... she knows. ~~~TO: Because they can. I'll come down now.~~~

TO-McIntyre says:  ::feels a flush come to her face... this is going to be war!!!::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::puts her hand on his shoulder:: CNS: I will miss your counsel my friend.

CNS_Varesh says:  CO: Captain, I hate to leave, and I know I have to go where I'm needed. Thanks for everything, and I'll miss you too. ::gets up and gives her a hug, ignoring protocol::

CTO_Ayidee says:  XO: Ship is clear for departure.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: Acknowledge Tio.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::walks back and reaches into her drawer and pulls out a small velvet bag:: CNS: For you Varesh.

XO_O`Guinn says:  *CO*: Ma'am security sweep is done. Permission to grant shore leave?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: It's a meditation stone, for your collection.

CSO_Santiago says:  CEO:  Well I should go and clean up my new charges then check on my Science Officer.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  *XO*: Granted Commander,

CNS_Varesh says:  ::takes the bag:: CO: Thanks. I'll use it every day and remember all of you.

XO_O`Guinn says:  *CO*: Aye ma'am.

CEO_Woo says:  ::chuckles:: CSO: Have fun - I don't envy you

CSO_Santiago says:  ::Grins:: CEO:  You can always come to help you know.   ::Gets word that her team has picked up the dry ice.::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::hugs him again:: CNS: Stay safe Commander.

CNS_Varesh says:  ::smiles:: CO: Glad to have served with you, Serena. Go well and keep this lot out of trouble.

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: Watch 'em.  They have a nasty spit.  Burns bad.

CEO_Woo says:  ::grimaces slightly:: CSO: Er... maybe after the other repairs have been completed...

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: You are the best Varesh.

CSO_Santiago says:  XO: Permission to leave the bridge so I can go and clean up bug eggs and get them stored safe and sound?

CNS_Varesh says:  ::returns the hug:: CO: I'd better go, before I cry on your shoulder.

CSO_Santiago says:  ::Chuckles:: CEO:  What repairs ?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Anytime my friend, anytime.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CSO: Granted Anita.

CEO_Woo says:  ::smiles and rolls eyes:: CSO: Maybe later, maybe later...

CSO_Santiago says:  ::laughs and gives Eric a wave and enters the TL.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  ALL: Remember I want those reports. After that Shore leave is granted.

CNS_Varesh says:  CO: And the same to you. ::turns and walks to the door, not wanting to drag out the scene too long:: Don't forget to take your medicine.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: I will counselor.

Host Jamie_O says:  <<<<END Mission>>>>>

Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Three, Episode Twenty Two (Mission #109)
"Queen to Bishop Three"

Original Air Date: 10204.20
Executive Producer Jamie Osborn