Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10205.25

Starring:

Pam Bruyere as CO Serena Sheridan
Mark Burton as XO Patrick O'Guinn
Carol Ray as CIV Shannon O'Guinn
Steve Weller as CTO Tio Ayidee
Arlene McIntyre as CMO Anita Santiago
JP Bernard as SO Erasmus Praed
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre
Eric Woo as CSO Eric Woo
Rogerio Pereira as FCO Thyssen-Dur
Emily Dueckman as EO Victoria Hansen
Ruth Holbrook as MO Mira Thoren
SM Jamie Osborn as Jamie O and Commander Lewis

Mission Summary:
	As the Huron continues it’s journey to Outpost 23, the crew discusses the identity of the cloaked “shadows” tailing the ship.  Without warning, random, unusual system failures start to pop up around the ship.  Anything from random Site to Site Transports to consoles beeping and sparking. 

The USS Huron has been ordered to investigate why Outpost 23, on the Federation/Romulan border, has not been heard from for more than two weeks. They are nearing their destination, still under a communications blackout.
The Huron is being shadowed by two unknown contacts and the crew is beginning to speculate just who these contacts are.
The tension aboard ship is rising with each passing moment.  But is it justified and just what is Commander Lewis' role in all of this?

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XO_O`Guinn says:  ::sitting in chair on the bridge::

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::sitting in her chair, waiting for the cloaked vessels to appear again::

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::At Tactical, reviewing options for determining who our shadows are.::

FCO_Dur says:  ::working on his console as the ship nears Outpost 23::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::in her chair on the bridge reviewing a PADD::

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::sits in my office going over some reports on the project::

CMO_Santiago says:  ::In Sickbay going over charts and writing a protest.::

CNS-McIntyre says:  XO:  Tension is high among the crew, but I consider it normal for the situation, Sir.

CSO_Woo says:  ::sitting at Science 1, watching for more 'anomalies'::

SO_Praed says:  ::At Science Station II on the bridge, monitoring all of the communications throughout the ship and makes certain that their code of silence is not broken.::

FCO_Dur says:  XO: Sir, our current ETA is 6 hours to OP23.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CNS: Acknowledged Randi, keep me informed please.

CNS-McIntyre says:  XO: Aye Sir.

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: Right now Ensign Praed's idea with the torpedo flash seems our best option, but I don't like relying on a one shot deal.  We need a backup plan, so we don't arrive with a hostile, unidentified tail.

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::walks around Engineering, checking on what has to be done::

CMO_Santiago says:  Self:  How dare the Captain decide what patients or people in this Sickbay I can see and not see?  She is not the Chief medical officer around here.

XO_O`Guinn says:  FCO: Acknowledged, Mr. Dur.

Host Lewis says:  ::Down in the deep bowels of the ship::

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: Status Tio?

MO_Thoren says:  ::Walks into the Sickbay carrying Klas:: *CTO* Can I see you in Sickbay sometime soon?

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::sighs and stands up tapping combadge:: *CEO*: Ms. Hansen I have the orders from the CO, I will be down shortly.

FCO_Dur says:  ::checks their position with star charts to make sure they are headed the right way::

CSO_Woo says:  ::mumbles:: CTO: Well, I'd say that if they're vessels following us, and they're hiding, there's some bit of hostility, isn't there...

CTO_Ayidee says:  XO: Outside of our tail, everything is as expected.  *MO*: I'll be down in a few minutes, Doctor.

aCEO_Hansen says:  *CIV*:  Okay.  I'll wait here then.

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: Acknowledge Tio, keep an eye on that tail.

MO_Thoren says:  *CTO*: Thank you.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::heads out to the labs and speaks with Pip a few minutes before heading down to ME::

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Tosses the PADD onto her desk and gets up and exits her office.::  MO:  Good Morning, Mira.

CNS-McIntyre says:  CTO:  At least one good thing Tio, our shields will change if we get incoming fire.

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  FCO: Slow to warp 4, be prepared to cut warp engines.

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: That's the most likely reason, but what if they were sent to help, but couldn't arrive before we initiated the comm black out?

MO_Thoren says:::frowns:: CMO: That's questionable. Doctor can you check Klas out for me, please?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::turns to the XO:: XO: Patrick any signs of more contacts?

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: The Admiral was out of contact, maybe he was arranging help from the Klingons for us?

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: They are still trailing ma'am.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Raises eyebrows.::  MO:  Sure, is he having specific problems?

FCO_Dur says:  ::sets up warp engines shutdown sequence:: XO: Yes, sir. Slowing to warp 4. Recalculating ETA... ::works on his board and slows the Huron to warp 4::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: Distance?

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::exits the labs and heads for the TL...entering requests ME and leans back against the wall::

CSO_Woo says:  CTO:... and considering we're still in Federation space... Romulans, Commander. The want to help, but they remain cloaked, and flanking us mysteriously. Whatever the case, firing a torpedo will set them off.

SO_Praed says:  ::Turns to Commander Woo.::  CSO:  Sir, what if we passed into a star's atmosphere.  If the blips continue to follow us, the radiation from the sun will no doubt uncover any cloaked vessels.

MO_Thoren says:CMO: I had some uninvited visitors that knocked me out.  When I woke up, he was playing with a sharp weapon. ::pulls out the Romulan dagger::

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: Has our tail cut the distance?

CNS-McIntyre says:  CO:  Captain, how are you feeling Ma'am?

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: Good point, we assumed that if they are Romulans, they'd be hostile.  That's a bad assumption.

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::looks at a PADD and sends a few people out to do repairs::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::smiles at Randi:: CNS: Perfectly fine, Counselor, thanks for asking.

CMO_Santiago says:  MO:  Get him on the bio bed.  Lets take a tox screen to make sure there was nothing on that dagger.   ::takes a towel and holds it out for the dagger.::

CSO_Woo says:  ::looks at the SO, and turns to the CTO:: CTO: Can we afford to drop out of warp even briefly to test this hypothesis?

MO_Thoren says:  ::puts the dagger down on the towel then sets Klas down on the biobed, telling him to stay there::

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::sees the TL slowing and stands up straight making sure clothing is straight...steps off the TL and heads into ME looking around::

CNS-McIntyre says:  CO:  How is the medicine holding out Ma’am?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: The science console begins beeping wildly.

CTO_Ayidee says:  XO: Still maintaining position.  Ensign Praed has an idea to identify them.  If we took a course close to a star, the radiation could help us see through the cloak.  Do we have time to try this?

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::sits up straight, hearing the console going wild::

FCO_Dur says:  ::turns toward Sciences, upon hearing the wild beeps::

CSO_Woo says:  CTO: What a situation. If the Romulans' intentions are good, then we can safely break radio silence, but if they're not, and we break radio silence, they'll know we know something is up, but we'd never know if their intentions were good or not without contacting them somehow...

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Randi, please don't worry, the medicine is holding out fine.

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::looks over at the CIV when she walks in and goes over to her::

CSO_Woo says:  ::checks his console, tries to determine what's going on::

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: Acknowledged Tio.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Wraps up the dagger and places it on one of the med trays.   She picks up a hypospray and walks over the child and draws some blood.   Handing the spray to the nurse she begins a physical examination of the child.::

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::nods at the CEO:: CEO: Well what can I help you with Ms. Hansen?

CSO_Woo says:  CTO: One second, who knows, our answers may be coming right up!

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: The distance is still the same ma'am.

SO_Praed says:  ::Keeps an eye on communications.::

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::turning to face the CSO, waiting for a response to the consoles beeping::

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  FCO: ETA to OP23?

aCEO_Hansen says:  CIV:  That depends on what you know.  We're trying to get the efficiency up.

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: That would be a gift from Varda if there ever was one.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::seeing the size of the dagger she is amazed the child hasn't hurt himself more.::

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::nods and looks around:: CEO: Which systems Ms. Hansen?

CSO_Woo says:  ::frowns:: CTO: Something is wrong... the sensors aren't picking up anything... there must be something wrong with... argh, the beeping is not...

FCO_Dur says:  ::does a quick re-calculation on his console:: XO: 12 hours at present speed. sir.

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::shrugs::  CIV:  Anything.  Pick whichever one you want.  ::smiles::

CMO_Santiago says:  MO:  Well Mira, looks liked we lucked out.  There is only a couple cuts, nothing major.  ::Nurse comes back and hands her a PADD.  Anita takes a quick look at it.::  Tox screens look good also.

CNS-McIntyre says:  CSO:  Would you like me to call engineering and get someone up here to look at the console?

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: Run a diagnostic, might be a malfunction.

SO_Praed says:  ::Frowns at the Chief Science Officer's findings.  Activates a secondary sensor readout from his console at Science Station Two.::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: The Tactical console begins to spark slightly.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::looks at the CEO:: CEO: Not a very efficient way to run things is it? You must have some kind of plan.

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  FCO: Change course, fly as close as you can to a star.  Let’s find out who is following us.

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Shuts down Tactical.::  Ens Angeltra: Take over with Tac 2!

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::ut oh, now something is wrong with Tactical::

MO_Thoren says:  ::takes Klas and sighs:: CMO: Thanks goodness. Alright, I'll go take him back to the day care and be right back.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CSO: Turn off that beeping please!

CSO_Woo says:  CNS: yes, that would be good... if there's a malfunction, then we could very well have ten Warbirds decloaked around us, and we wouldn’t know it because there was a malfunction...

aCEO_Hansen says:  CIV:  I haven't had any reason to make a first choice.  Though I was working on the shields a while ago.  You could start there if you want.

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Pops the top off the console, peering inside.::

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Reaches into the drawer beside the bio bed and hands Klas a cherry lollypop.::

CSO_Woo says:  CO: Captain, I can NOT! I don't know why it's beeping - it's seemingly a malfunction and that's all...

CNS-McIntyre says:  *aCEO*:  Victoria, we seem to be having console problems on the bridge, can you come up here?

CMO_Santiago says:  MO:  Take your time Mira.  I think its going to be a slow day today.  ::Crosses fingers::  At least I hope so.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CSO: Well get someone up here to fix it.

CNS-McIntyre says:  CTO:  Tio, where is that "male person"?

aCEO_Hansen says:  *CNS*:  I'll get up there as soon as I can.  Hold on.

FCO_Dur says:  ::checks up for the nearest star:: XO: Aye sir. Altering course to Guaranz Beta

FCO_Dur says:  ::alters course appropriately::

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::shakes heads and walks over to the shield emitters checking things out::

CNS-McIntyre says:  *CEO*:  Now Victoria, the Captain wants it now.

CSO_Woo says:  CO: ::sighs:: Just bear with it for a while, engineers are being summoned right now...

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::mutters::  *CNS*:  I can't be in two places at one time.  Just wait a minute.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: The EMH suddenly goes online in sickbay.

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::grins at Vic's statement::  CO: Ma’am, she will be here shortly.

MO_Thoren says:  ::Nods her head, watching as Klas promptly stick the lollipop in his mouth:: CMO: If the CTO shows up before I get back, give him the dagger and tell him to put it somewhere safe.

EMH says:  All:  Please state the nature of the medical emergency.

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::watches the CIV go over and start working - shrugs and picks up a tool kit::  CIV:  I'll be on the bridge if you need me.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CSO: Please hurry.

CMO_Santiago says:  Computer:  Computer, deactivate the EMH.

CTO_Ayidee says:  Computer: Initiate Level 4 Diagnostic of secondary Tactical station, Flight control, and Operations console.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::covers her ears::

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::waves her off as I check over things:: CEO: I have it covered.

CMO_Santiago says:  MO:  Of course I will.  I'll make sure he talks to you also.

CSO_Woo says:  ::tries to demand of the computer to terminate the incessant beeping!...::

MO_Thoren says:  ::heads for the daycare::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: The EMH can not be turned off.

CSO_Woo says:  Computer: Run a diagnostic on this console immediately...

CTO_Ayidee says:  CNS: At the moment, I'm uncertain.

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::walks out of ME and steps onto a TL, directing it to the Bridge::

CMO_Santiago says:  Computer:  Mute EMH and send him to my office.

CNS-McIntyre says:  CTO:  Might I suggest a security patrol around the computer core?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CTO: Please find Cmdr. Lewis and ask him to the Bridge.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Taps combadge.::  *aCEO*:  Victoria, I'm having a problem with the EMH.   The computer won't shut it down.

CSO_Woo says:  ::ducks under the console and removes the paneling::

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::nods to CNS, then to CO.::  *Sec*: We are experiencing a number of malfunctions with ship systems.  Lock down all essential areas.

aCEO_Hansen says:  Self:  Oh joy ...  *CMO*:  I'll get down there as soon as I can.  I was just called to fix something on the Bridge.  Make small talk with him for now or something.

SO_Praed says:  ::Gets an idea and starts to do internal scans of all affected systems to see if maybe the power drains or malfunctions is because of more of those insects.::

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::grins as Tio takes care of that::

CTO_Ayidee says:  Computer: Location of Commander Lewis?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: The beeping stops suddenly.

CMO_Santiago says:  *aCEO*:  You talk to the EMH.  ::Chuckles::  I've hopefully have it sitting contently in my office.

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::walks onto the bridge and looks around::

CSO_Woo says:  ::stands back up:: SO: Huh.

aCEO_Hansen says:  *CMO*:  I'll talk to him later.

CSO_Woo says:  CO: The beeping has stopped, Captain... though you're probably aware... of that...

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CSO: What ever you did, it worked.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::finishes going over the readings on the shield emitters::

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::Randi would laugh, but she fully believes that the "male person" is the reason for all the problems::

aCEO_Hansen says:  CNS:  So what isn't working?

SO_Praed says:  ::Continues to scan the inside of the ship to see if there are any insect energy signatures.::

CNS-McIntyre says:  CEO:  Just about everything Vic... first the science console, then tactical, then the computer, take your choice!

aCEO_Hansen says:  CNS:  Everything?!

Host Computer says:  CTO: Cmdr Lewis is in Detachable Equipment Module 3.

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::nods with a little grin::  CEO:  Yup.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::makes a few minor adjustments and rechecks the readings......nods at the increase in the operating level without affecting power usage::

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::groans:: Self: Great...

FCO_Dur says:  XO: We are nearing Guaranz Beta. Slowing to impulse and making it to the primary star ::works on console::

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Winces because now she can't go into her office.::

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  FCO: Acknowledged Mr. Dur.

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: Tio, keep your eyes on the tail.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::taps combadge:: *Bridge*: You should see at least a minor increase in the operating efficiency of the shields now.

SO_Praed says:  ::Doesn't find anything yet on sensors from within the ship.::

EMH says:   ::Walks back out of the office, its mouth moving but nothing coming out.  It goes over to the nearest biobed and begins examining the patient there.  Lt Anders looks at Anita who just shrugs and rolls her eyes::

CMO_Santiago says:  Anders:  Just let it do what it wants, at least 'til engineering gets down here.

CTO_Ayidee says:  CO: What would Commander Lewis have to do in Equipment Module 3?  Want me to check it out personally, or just send a team?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: Science two's sensors pick up another blip.

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::looks around::  CNS:  Do you have an idea as to where would be the best place to start?

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  *CIV*: Acknowledged Shannon.

CSO_Woo says:  CTO: Well, I apologize for that musical interlude, but getting back on topic, we can easily enough implement Ens. Praed's idea, but if you prefer a less direct approach, there are some... other methods, I suppose...

CSO_Woo says:  ::leans over to look over Ens. Praed's shoulder:: SO: You got something?

FCO_Dur says:  XO: Preparing for fly-by, Commander. Time to outer star corona is 5 minutes.

SO_Praed says:  CSO:  I am picking up something on sensors.

CNS-McIntyre says:  aCEO:  I would find out where ::almost spits:: Lewis is... that is probably the cause of the problems...

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::walks over and keys in codes into a console bringing up other systems and their operations efficiency at this point::

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: Ensign Praed's idea is the best, but I don't want to put all our milk in one bowl.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CTO: He has my permission to examine all areas of the ship, Commander. Just have someone escort him to the Bridge.

SO_Praed says:  CSO:  I'm trying to identify it sir.  ::Tries to get an accurate reading on what the blip was.::

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::rolls her eyes::  CNS:  Randi, I'm an engineer.

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  FCO: Acknowledged Cadet.

CMO_Santiago says:  *aCEO*:  Victoria, how long ? The EMH is starting to annoy the patients.

CNS-McIntyre says:  CEO: I know Vic, start at Science 1 and then try Tactical.

CTO_Ayidee says:  CO: Understood.  *Sec Alpha*: Please bring a message to Commander Lewis, tell him the Captain wishes to see him on the Bridge.

MO_Thoren says:   ::after watching Klas in the daycare for awhile heads back to Sickbay::

aCEO_Hansen says:  *CMO*:  I don't know.

aCEO_Hansen says:  CNS:  Thanks.

CNS-McIntyre says:  CTO:  Tio, I will find him for you, if you want?

FCO_Dur says:  ::swallows as the blue giant star grows more and more on the view screen::

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::moves over to the science console and pulls off a panel::

CMO_Santiago says:  *aCEO*:  I can't have this program running willy nilly around here.  Its underfoot.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: Commnader, how long until we resume warp?

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::sits down and starts studying the readouts...sends a message to Pip to go to OPS and check a couple of items::

CMO_Santiago says:  ::groans as the EMH continues its examinations.::

CTO_Ayidee says:  CNS: You can join Alpha if you want.  They've just left.

aCEO_Hansen says:  *CMO*:  I can't be in two places at once, Nita.  Sorry.

SO_Praed says:  CSO:  It was just another blip sir.  A third one according to our scans.  I am looking back on the sensor records to see if I can determine what the blip was composed of.

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: Couple of minutes ma'am.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Mutters to herself::  Self:  I'll remember that when there is a Medical emergency.

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::looks at the inside of the console::

CNS-McIntyre says:  CTO:  All right!  XO:  Permission to join Alpha team to hunt for the commander?

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: If we stayed a bit away from the star, could we use an active scan using the star as a "screen"?  Or would this work better?

MO_Thoren says:  ::reenters Sickbay::

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  CNS: Acknowledged Randi. Find him and get him up here.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: Take us back to maximum warp and get us back on course as soon as possible.

FCO_Dur says:  ::steers the Huron around the star:: XO: Initiating fly-by now...::pilots the ship::

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

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::stops the readouts briefly...sits back and rubs temples then looks back at the readouts::

CNS-McIntyre says:  XO:  Yes Sir!!!  ::grinning she gets up from her chair and walks to the TL, trying not to skip out::

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Frazzled::  MO:  Mira I'm glad you're back.  What do you know about the holomatrix for the EMH ?

aCEO_Hansen says:  Self:  Hmm ...  ::opens her tool kit and tries a few things to get the console to work::

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  FCO: Acknowledged.

FCO_Dur says:  All: it may get a bit bumpy along the way.

CSO_Woo says:  CTO: Well... you are right. We can start configuring the torpedo immediately... I guess breaking communications silence is absolutely out of the question, then, huh?

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: Can you get anything on the tail?

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Turns to Tac 2's sensors to watch the "shadows".::

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::takes the TL one floor down, and circles back to a JT, climbing back to the bridge::

MO_Thoren says:  CMO: Just a little, I didn't get to study him much in the few engineering classes I took.

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: Definitely out.  XO: Nothing new yet.

CSO_Woo says:  CTO: To use the star as a screen, as you say, would not add significantly to the sensors, at least, I wouldn't think so... I say, if you feel that a torpedo is a good idea, we should go for it.

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::reaching the Bridge, she sits and waits::

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::stands up and looks at the console to see if there's anything there::

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: 3 Minutes Tio.

CMO_Santiago says:  MO:  See if you can get him to turn off before he starts performing surgery.   ::Tosses a hypo spray at the EMH.::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: You have the bridge Commander, I'll be in my Ready Room.  Keep me informed if those contacts get any closer.

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: We'll use Praed's radiation theory first, instead of firing at unidentified vessels.

FCO_Dur says:  ::completes 50% of the course around the star::

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

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::heads for her Ready Room::

MO_Thoren says:  ::goes over to where his programming is housed ::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::turns to Tio:: CTO: Any luck finding Commander Lewis yet?

FCO_Dur says:  XO: When should I break off from the star, sir?

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  ::moves to the center chair::

CTO_Ayidee says:  CO: I've sent a team to deliver the message, shouldn't be long.

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  FCO: Reset your course for Outpost 23.

Host Cmdr_Lewis says:  ::Climbs up through the maint. hatch to deck 18.::

MO_Thoren says:  ::opens it up and looks inside::

SO_Praed says:  ::Scans the star, trying to see if there is any residue or anything showing from the blips.::

CTO_Ayidee says:  XO: The radiation isn't doing enough.  Still can't identify.

CSO_Woo says:  ::watches the monitor:: CTO: Can we get in any closer?

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::rubs her head and thinks for a moment before going back to working on the inside of the console::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::enters her ready room and walks to her desk::

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: Acknowledged Tio.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::taps a few buttons and scans the readouts again::

FCO_Dur says:  XO: Aye aye ::breaks off from Guaranz Beta and resets course to OP23:: XO: Engaging at maximum warp.

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  FCO: Acknowledged Mr. Dur.

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: Part of the problem is getting them to follow.  They can sit back out of the radiation and wait until we depart before coming back in.

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::waits patiently, knowing he is going to show::

MO_Thoren says:  ::pulls out a shelf of isolinear chips to get a closer look::

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Goes into her office and pulls up the surgical duty roster for the next week.::

CSO_Woo says:  CTO: As I recall, a tachyon grid was proven to be successful in the detection of cloaked vessels, namely, Romulan hostile vessels... could we send out some Shuttlepods to create such a grid?

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::looks down at the console::  Self:  Finally.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::works almost by remote as efficiency of operations is tweaked::

FCO_Dur says:  ::watches in awe - although does not show it off - as the stars streak past in the main viewer as they re-enter warp:: Self: Wow.

Host Cmdr_Lewis says:  ::Suddenly appears in ME::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: The EMH disappears in a flash.

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::picks up her tools and heads over to the tactical console::  CSO/SO:  It's working now.  ::nods at the science console::

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: Not enough time, too much signal, even if they did get caught in "the net".

MO_Thoren says:  ::pushes the chip back in:: CMO: I don't really see anything wrong.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Walks back out of her office.::  MO: Huh?  Where did it go?

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::turns and looks at Lewis:: Lewis: Can I help you with something?

SO_Praed says:  ::Returns to monitoring the communications for the ship.::

MO_Thoren says:  ::looks around:: CMO: I don't know

CSO_Woo says:  CTO: ::grumbles:: So we're damned if we do, and we're damned if we don't, aren't we! They're already following us, they know we're on a direct course for Outpost 23, and we can't do anything to them...

CMO_Santiago says:  MO:  Hmmm, maybe we should count our blessing then.

Host Cmdr_Lewis says:  ::Walks up behind Shannon and brushes up against her::

CTO_Ayidee says:  XO: As it appears we won't be able to determine who our friends are, I'd like to find out what Doctor Thoren needs.  Permission to head to Sickbay?  Ensign Angeltra has Tactical, I'll return shortly.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: Shannon disappears.

CMO_Santiago says:  MO:  Staff meeting in five minutes, my office.  Can you get the rest of the doctors together?  I'd like to go over the surgical roster for the next week.

aCEO_Hansen says:::starts working on the tactical console, looking at it carefully before touching anything::

MO_Thoren says:  CMO: Yes. ::Grins::

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::shakes head at Lewis and glares:: Lewis: I asked.... ::looks around puzzled::

CSO_Woo says:  SO: This is so frustrating! We might as well just allow them to follow us to Outpost 23!

CMO_Santiago says:  MO: Oh, and tell everyone to bring their coffee cups.  ::Grins::

MO_Thoren says:  CMO: Yes doctor.

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::sitting still, Randi picks up a sense of surprise from Shannon::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: Shannon reappears on Deck 18, Deuterium Storage.

SO_Praed says:  CSO:  You are becoming agitated for no reason sir.  They may just be malfunction in our upgraded sensor modules that we got before his mission.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Goes back into her office and gets her own coffee from the Replicator.  She takes a seat behind her desk and closes her eyes for a moment.::

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::thinks for a moment and then starts working on the console::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: The CMO's chair collapses.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Screams as she falls to the floor, coffee spilling all over her::

SO_Praed says:  Computer:  Begin a ship-wide scan for any parasites or insects.

MO_Thoren says:  ::Runs into the CMO's office:: CMO: Are you alright, doctor?

CSO_Woo says:  SO: Yeah, well, it'd be a hell of a malfunction, wouldn't it... and I should hope that the engineers corps had run sufficient tests on the sensors

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::now she senses something with the CMO::

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Exits the Bridge.::  *MO*: Sorry Doctor, got a little busy up here.  I'm on my way.

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::I don't care what he does, I am not budging from this spot, he will make an appearance, sooner or later::

CMO_Santiago says:  ::laying on the ground:: MO:  I think I broke my elbow when I fell on it.

CSO_Woo says:  SO: Praed, the ship underwent a process that eradicates all life on the ship...

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Winces in pain.::

SO_Praed says:  CSO:  I want the computer to tell me that.

MO_Thoren says:  *CTO* Quite alright. ::scans the CMO with the med tricorder::

FCO_Dur says:  ::working on his console as usual::

CSO_Woo says:  ::shrugs:: SO: Well... whatever you will...

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::makes a few adjustments to the inside of the tactical console and then stands up to see if it's working::

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Struggles to sit up, biting her lower lip.::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  *CTO*: Commander, I'm still waiting on Commander Lewis.

MO_Thoren says: ::Nods her head:: CMO: You're right, broken elbow.

CTO_Ayidee says:  *CO*: Yes ma'am.  I'll check on the team now.  *CNS/ Sec Alpha*: Have you found the Commander, yet?

SO_Praed says:  ::Waits for the Computer to finish its scan of the entire ship for parasites and insects.::

CSO_Woo says:  SO: It is a little unnerving, though... for us to be headed straight for Romulan space, to have what seems to be cloaked vessels flanking us, and to mysteriously have the tactical and science stations malfunction...

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Winces::  MO:  Swell....

MO_Thoren says:  ::carefully helps the CMO up:: CMO: I'll go get what I need and we'll fix it up.

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::puts the panel back on the console and puts her tools away, getting ready to get to sickbay because as far as she knew, the EMH was still online::

CNS-McIntyre says:  *CTO*: Nothing as yet Sir, I have been looking on my own...

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: The EO lands in sickbay mysteriously in restraints.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Gets up with the MO's help.:: MO:  Thanks....  ::goes and takes a seat on the couch in her office.::

CIV_O`Guinn says:  Self: Damn. ::heads out the door and to the Jefferies tube:: Just what I wanted to do....take a climb.

MO_Thoren says:  ::goes to get the bone mender::

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::tries to move, but can't::  All:  What's going on here?!  Let me out!

Computer says:  SO: There are no parasites or insects onboard the U.S.S. Huron.

CSO_Woo says:  SO: I suppose that makes you feel better? ::grins::

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Enters Sickbay.::  MO: Sorry Doctor.  What can I do for you?

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::pulls against the restraints::

SO_Praed says:  Self:  Well that solves that problem.  CSO:  It does.  I don't have to be afraid of being ordered in the same room as one of those things.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: The lights on the Bridge flicker.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Gets up and pulls a med kit from under her desk, pulling out a hypospray she injects herself with some pain meds.::

MO_Thoren says:  ::picks up the towel with the dagger:: CTO: I had some uninvited visitors in my quarters. They knocked me out.  When I came to my half-brother had this in his hands. ::unfold the towel to show the dagger::

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::looking through the grill, she sees the lights flicker... knowing he is on his way::

FCO_Dur says:  ::looks up at the lights:: Self: what the...?

CSO_Woo says:  ::eyes widen:: SO: I beg your pardon?

CTO_Ayidee says:  *CNS*: Understood.  Have you checked the Computer for his current location?

aCEO_Hansen says:  All:  I know there are people in here!  Let me out of these restraints!

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  Self: What the.

CTO_Ayidee says:  MO: When was this?

SO_Praed says:  ::Returns his attention to the communication systems.::

CSO_Woo says:  ::looks around as the lights flicker on the bridge and pulls out a tricorder::

CNS-McIntyre says:  *CTO*:  No I haven't Tio, but something is happening on the bridge...

MO_Thoren says:  CTO: Just before we left the Starbase maybe a little after.

Host Cmdr_Lewis says:  ::Shows up on the Bridge::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: The CMO is transported to a life pod and it's controls activate.

FCO_Dur says:  ::splits his console between flight control and OPS. Checks on the power distribution lines::

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  *aCEO*: O'Guinn to Ms. Hansen.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::mutters under my breath as I make the climb to the next deck::

CMO_Santiago says:  ::materializes inside a life pods and sees all the blinking lights <tm>::

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::there he is! there he is, she knew it, now she draws her Phaser and waits::

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::keeps pulling on the restraints and can't answer the XO since she can't reach her commbadge::

CTO_Ayidee says:  MO: I'll have someone inspect your quarters as soon as possible.  Can you send the knife to my office?

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  ::turns seeing the commander:: CMDR: And where have you been commander?

CMO_Santiago says:  ::taps her combadge.::  *MO*:  Errrrr Mira, why was I transported to a life pod ?

FCO_Dur says:  ::raises eyebrow:: XO: SIR! A life pod has just been activated! Attempting to override commands.

Ens Angeltra says:  *CTO*: Something is happening up here, sir.

MO_Thoren says:  CTO: Of course, I'll take it there myself. I don’t want to see it again.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: The CTO finds himself in the brig along with the Counselor.

Host Cmdr_Lewis says:  XO: I have been tied up.  With all this excitement going on, it took me a bit longer to get here.

CTO_Ayidee says:  MO: Ver...huh?  CNS: What happened?

CNS-McIntyre says:  CTO:  I told you Tio, it is that man!!! He showed up on the Bridge and now we are here!

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Pulls out the emergency medical kit and pulls out the bone regenerator.::  Self:  Looks like I'm doing this myself...

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  ::glares at the Cmdr:: CMDR: Well the captain has been looking for you.

MO_Thoren says:  *CMO* I don't know ma'am. the CTO just disappeared on me.

Host Cmdr_Lewis says:  XO: Very well.  Care to show me where she is?

CTO_Ayidee says:  Lieutenant Javert: Open the door, something is happening.

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  CMDR: She is in her Ready Room.

CNS-McIntyre says:  *XO*:  Sir, Tio and I have been mysteriously transported to the brig, could you have someone let us out?

Host Cmdr_Lewis says:  ::Walks up to the RR and rings the bell::

aCEO_Hansen says:  MO:  Get me out of these restraints!!!!

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Moves the regenerator over her elbow and continues to talk.::  *MO*:  I'm in a life pod with all the controls active.  I'm just healing my elbow, then I'll try to get out.  I suggest you contact the Bridge and let them know what is happening.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::hears the chime:: Lewis: Enter.

FCO_Dur says:  XO: Sir, power distribution shows no evident reason for the recent flickering in Bridge lights.

MO_Thoren says:  *CMO* Yes, ma’am.

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  *CNS*: Acknowledged Randi.  Will have someone there shortly.

Host Cmdr_Lewis says:  ::Enters the CO's Ready Room::

CSO_Woo says:  ::glares at the SO:: SO: If you have anything on your mind, please, say so.

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  FCO: Acknowledged Mr. Dur.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  *XO*: Patrick where is that louse Lewis? ::almost yells it::

MO_Thoren says:  *Bridge* The CMO somehow got beamed to an active escape pod.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::gingerly moves her elbow.  Minimal pain and the mending will do until she can get Mira to look at it.  She then moves to the hatch and tries to open the door.::

CNS-McIntyre says:  CTO:  I am going to listen in on the Captain's conversation... that man is with her... I don't care if I get into trouble, I have had enough!  ::closing her eyes she pictures Serena in her mind::

MO_Thoren says:  ::goes over to help the aCEO out of the restraints::

XO_O`Guinn says:  *SEC*: Get someone down the brig and release Commander Ayidee and Ensign McIntyre.

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::grumbles::  MO:  Thank you.

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  *CIV*: Shannon, he is in the Ready Room with the captain. What is going on?

MO_Thoren says:  aCEO: What happened?

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Goes over to the computer and manually shuts down the pod.::

CMO_Santiago says:  *XO*:  Cmdr O'Guinn, Sir, what is going on.  I was just transported to a life pod.

aCEO_Hansen says:  MO:  If I knew, I wouldn't have been yelling so much.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: The SO appears in a Jacuzzi in Holodeck one.

SO_Praed says:  CSO:  What if we shut down the entire ship and restarted it?  ::Looks over to the CSO.::  That way all the systems will restart.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  *XO*: You tell me and we will both know. ::reaches over releasing the hatch cover on the Jefferies tube at deck 17::

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Double checks to make sure all the systems are down, then goes back to the hatch and is able to open the door.  She climbs out of the pod::

MO_Thoren says:  ::Shakes her head:: aCEO: First the EMH, then the CMO's chair and the CTO disappearing.

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  *CMO*: Anita unless there is something important in Sickbay, report to the Bridge please.

SO_Praed says:  ::Looks around.::  Self:  Hmmm... although this is mildly entertaining.  I do have work to do.

aCEO_Hansen says:  MO:  Actually, there were problems on the Bridge first.

CMO_Santiago says:  *XO*:  Sure as soon as I figure out where I am.

MO_Thoren says:  aCEO: What problems?

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  *CIV*: Shannon I intend on finding out lass. For now report to the Bridge please.

CSO_Woo says:  SO: ::frowns at his change of topic:: Shut down the entire ship??... Ah... ::blinks as the SO disappears; he jumps up:: XO: Commander! Ensign Praed...

SO_Praed says:  ::Thinks about Victoria or Randi in a hot tub and blushes slightly.::  Computer:  End program.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  Lewis: Have a seat Commander.

Javert says:  ::Opens the door.::  CTO: How did you get in there?

aCEO_Hansen says:  MO:  I'm not quite sure.  Console issues.  They never work anyway.

MO_Thoren says:  ::shakes her head::

CMO_Santiago says:  *Mira*:  I'm out of the pod and on my way to the bridge...  You have Sickbay.

Host Cmdr_Lewis says:  ::Sits down::

CTO_Ayidee says:  Javert: I'll let you know when I figure it out.  CNS: Let's get back to the Bridge.

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::hears the security guard but continues to listen to the CO::

MO_Thoren says:  *CMO* Yes ma’am.

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  ::turns towards Eric:: CSO: Mr. Woo, find out what in the heck is going on around here and do it now!

CIV_O`Guinn says:  *XO*: I don't have any reason to be on the Bridge. I am heading back to ME.

CSO_Woo says:  Computer: Where is Ensign Praed??

CNS-McIntyre says:  CTO:  As you wish Tio...

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: All ship's systems return to normal.

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  FCO: Open an all ships channel, Mr. Dur.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Ends up in a hallway still not sure where she is and enters the  TL.::  Computer:  Bridge.

Computer says:  CSO: Ens. Praed is in Holodeck 1...

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Enters a Turbo Lift.::  Computer: Bridge.

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::looks around::  MO:  I'm guessing the EMH was deactivated ...?

Host Cmdr_Lewis says:  CO: what is the meaning of all of this!?! Starfleet promised me a fully operational frigate for this mission. Looks like it is time to pay this ship off and construct a new one. This "flying bathtub" is a poor excuse for a starship!

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Feels the TL stop and exits onto the bridge.::

SO_Praed says:  ::Wonders why the computer won't shut off the program.  He gets up from the Jacuzzi and steps out.::  Computer:  End program.

FCO_Dur says:  ::taps on the OPS half of his console:: XO: Ship-wide link open sir. You may proceed.

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::blocks her mind for any mental feed back of what she is going to do once on the Bridge::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  Lewis: I don't understand what is going on, but be assured I will find out.

MO_Thoren says:  aCEO: The doctor asked me to look at it. I studied a little engineering at  the Academy and didn't see anything wrong with it.

CMO_Santiago says:  XO:  Reporting as ordered sir.  ::Winces as she moves her arm::

Host XO_O`Guinn says:  *ALL*: All senior officers report to the Bridge.

aCEO_Hansen says:  MO:  But it's offline now?

Host Cmdr_Lewis says:  CO: I am now afraid for the safety of this mission

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Enters the Bridge.::  XO: What do we have?

CSO_Woo says:  XO: Needless to say, there is an outside influence that is causing these disturbances... with the transport of officers, and mysterious malfunctions, there must be an intelligence behind all this...

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::glares at the com:: Self: Great just what I need. ::heads for the TL::

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::standing behind Tio, but moves towards the RR door::

MO_Thoren says:  aCEO: I don't know what happened. ::shrugs:: 

aCEO_Hansen says:  ::hears the comm and walks out of sickbay, heading to the bridge::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  Lewis: We must succeed in this mission.

Host Cmdr_Lewis says:  CO: that we must......and we will......

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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Three, Episode Twenty Six (Mission #113)
“Dark Omens”
Original Air Date: 10205.25
Executive Producer Jamie Osborn