Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10206.01

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
Emily Dueckman as EO Victoria Hansen
Ruth Holbrook as MO Mira Thoren

Absent:
Rogerio Pereira as FCO Thyssen-Dur
SM Jamie Osborn 

Mission Summary:
	As the Huron approaches Outpost 23, random system failures and uncertainty as to what happened to the Outpost contribute to make the crew nervous.  The trailing sensor blips add to the fears, especially with the discovery of the Computer virus.  Arriving at the station, the crew discovers it abandoned and all computer records wiped.  As they investigate, communications are lost between the ship and the Away Team.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  Outpost 23 is with arm's reach now as the Huron closes on the coordinates. No communication have been received in over two weeks now and the worst scenario is feared.  The Huron is still being shadowed by three unknown contacts now but no aggressive action has been taken yet.
	Tension is building on the bridge as the outpost appears on the view screen. What will they find? Will the shadowy blips finally be revealed?

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CNS-McIntyre says:  ::taking over the helm, Randi waits to see what will happen next::  CO:  Ma'am, entering the perimeter of Outpost 23.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::in the Operations Department going over the computer with a fine toothed comb trying to find answers...has another team keeping everything working at peak efficiencies::

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::At Tactical, watching "Casper", "Slimer" and  "StaPuft" as we enter the system.::

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

CNS-McIntyre says:  CO:  Slow to impulse and assume orbit Ma’am?

SO_Praed says:  ::Is walking to Sickbay to ask Anita some more questions about dating, but Sally in particular.::

Host CMO_Santiago says:  ::In Sickbay going over the last of the details::

CTO_Ayidee says:  XO: Our shadows are still out there, no change yet.

SO_Praed says:  ::Arrives and enters Sickbay.::

CSO_Woo says:  ::at Science station 1, watching the unidentified objects as the ship closes in on Outpost 23::

XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: Acknowledged Tio.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::sitting in her chair:: CNS: Thank you Randi, take us into standard orbit when we arrive.

MO_Thoren says:  ::reading over the latest medical reports::

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::slows to impulse plotting orbit::  CO:  Aye Ma’am, course entered.

SO_Praed says:  ::Looks around the room for Anita.::  CMO:  Doctor Santiago, are you here?

CMO_Santiago says:  MO:  Mira, are the cargo bays ready ?  ::Hears Erasmus::  SO:  I'm in the back !

CSO_Woo says:  ::prepares to run scans of the outpost when the ship goes into range::

SO_Praed says:  ::Walks over to the back to see Anita.:: CMO:  Hello again, I won't take much of your time.  I just have a few questions.

MO_Thoren says:  CMO: Yes ma'am, just checked them a few minutes ago.

CNS-McIntyre says:  CO:  Entering orbit.

CSO_Woo says:  CTO: ::mutters:: if anything happens with those unidentified things, it's going to happen now or in the near future...

XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO/CSO: Stay alert.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CO: Excellent Randi.

CTO_Ayidee says:  CO/ XO: At what point can we drop the blackout?  Can we hail the station now that we've arrived?

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::stands up pacing the bridge::

CMO_Santiago says:  MO:  Excellent.  ::Then smiles:: SO:  Erasmus, what do I owe this unexpected pleasure ?

CSO_Woo says:  CO: Shall I begin running scans of the outpost, ma'am?

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::Prepares to move the Huron if necessity demands it::  XO:  Sir, evasive maneuvers plotted.

SO_Praed says:  CMO:  Well first of all, are you feeling better?  You were acting a little strange the other night.

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::looks to the Captain:: CO: What do you think ma'am.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CNS: Acknowledged Randi.

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: I agree, if they are hostile, better for them to strike when we are stationary.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: Cmdr. have there been any attempts from the Outpost to hail us?

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::pulls up an old backup checking to see if the virus was dormant at that time::

XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: Have you heard anything from the outpost?

CNS-McIntyre says:  CO:  Ma’am, I have OPS slaved, no communications from the Outpost.

CMO_Santiago says:  SO:  I'm fine thank you.  Things were just a little topsy turvy.  Getting used to having a man underfoot again.  ::Grins::

CSO_Woo says:  XO: Shall I begin running scans of the outpost?

CTO_Ayidee says:  CO: If they are in trouble, they may not have sensors manned.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CSO: Begin your scans.

CNS-McIntyre says:  XO:  Do want me to try hailing them?

CSO_Woo says:  CO: Aye, ma'am... ::begins scanning for signs of life and trouble in the outpost::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CTO: What about our shadows? Are they still maintaining the same distance?

SO_Praed says:  ::Nods.:: CMO:  You never mentioned to me that there were different kinds of kissing.  I suppose it's because I never asked the question directly.  Nonetheless, you were right.  Kissing is fascinating.  It filled me with a strange energy.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CNS: Let’s wait for the Captain.

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::wonders why the CO doesn't ask her for life signs, her senses are faster than the ship sensors::

CTO_Ayidee says:  CO: As of yet, they have not changed their position or status.

CSO_Woo says:  ::configures the scans to run at a low power such that the sensors are still functional...::

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::watches the work on the bridge waits for information::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Try hailing them.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Stops for a moment:: SO:  Different types of kissing ? Err have you and Vic been practicing already ?

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::finds nothing abnormal in that backup...closes it out and pulls up one about two weeks later and starts scanning the files::

CNS-McIntyre says:  COM: Outpost:  Outpost 23, this is the USS Huron, respond please.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CSO: Anything Mr. Woo?

SO_Praed says:  ::Shakes head.::  CMO:  No, I went back to the Holodeck and had Sally teach me.  She is a very good teacher.  She is also the reason I came to see you.

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::tries again::  COM: Outpost:  Outpost 23, this is the USS Huron, respond please.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: The CNS gets no response to her hails.

CMO_Santiago says:  SO: Sally?

CNS-McIntyre says:  CO:  No response to hails Ma’am, nothing but static.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Closes her eyes and wonders what she has done.::

SO_Praed says:  CMO:  Yes, the woman at the western saloon, in the Holodeck.

CSO_Woo says:  XO: There does not seem to be anything wrong, in terms of the infrastructure of the outpost itself... but I am not detecting any life signs, sir.

Host CMO_Santiago says:  SO:  Ah yes, that Sally.  You went back for lessons ?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Keep trying Randi, someone must be there.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CSO: Acknowledged, Eric.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::paces the floor as the analysis program runs...walks over and checks on the status of the power usages::

CTO_Ayidee says:  XO: I've got Security Alpha waiting if needed to board the Station, but I'd suggest as many cross trained personnel as possible.

SO_Praed says:  CMO:  Yes.  I was curious, I am a scientist after all.  I wanted  to learn about it.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CSO: Is their life support online?

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::sends another hail::  COM: Outpost::  Outpost, please respond.

SO_Praed says:  ::Gets up::  CMO:  Would you like me to show you what I've learned?

XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: Acknowledged Tio.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Are you getting anything from the outpost?

Host CMO_Santiago says:  SO:  Errrrr Erasmus, what did you learn ?  ::Wonders how much damage she has to undo.::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Senses, feelings?

CNS-McIntyre says:  CO:  Still nothing Ma’am... nothing is wrong with the com, they just don't answer.

MO_Thoren says:  ::goes to check supplies in the closet::

CSO_Woo says:  XO: As far as I can tell, there is nothing wrong with the outpost itself, and its systems... besides that no one is responding to hails... Unless there is a field present to mask bio-signs, I don't think trying to hail the outpost will result in anyone responding, sir...

CNS-McIntyre says:  CO:  Ma’am, I am detecting no life signs, but that doesn't mean they can't be masked.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: Patrick, I don't like the looks of this.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CNS: Agreed Randi, very strange though.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::makes a few minor adjustments to the power flow and watches the levels stabilize::

XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: Agreed ma'am. Looks like the Away Team is going to be needed.

Host CMO_Santiago says:  SO: Ummmm no.... showing me is not necessary.  I think Richard would skin you alive if you tried to show me....  ::In walks Richards::

CNS-McIntyre says:  :: oh gee, she doesn't like the looks of this... hrumph, guarding her thoughts::

Richard says:  CMO:  Why would I skin this man and what does he want to show you ?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: A loud whirring noise is suddenly heard in engineering.

SO_Praed says:  CMO:  Oh okay.  ::Sits back down.::

CSO_Woo says:  CO: Exactly, captain - if the bio-signs were masked, and the comm systems were down for any reason... life support systems seem to be alright, as I see no problems with the outpost itself.  A visit would seem acceptable, ma'am...

CNS-McIntyre says:  CO:  If there is an AT, I would like to go, I am tactically trained and a doctor as well.

CMO_Santiago says:  Richard:  Hello dear, what brings you to Sickbay ?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: Get your team together Patrick, but I want recommendations from Cmdr. Lewis as well.

SO_Praed says:  ::Sees the Doctor's man and pays close attention to him.::

Host CMO_Santiago says:  Richard:  And what he wants to show me is none of your business.  ::Drat that man, he has impeccable timing.::

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

CTO_Ayidee says:  CO: With all due respect to the Commander, he doesn't know the crew like Commander O'Guinn.

Richard says:  ::Holds up his hand and show a rather large cut.::

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::whispers to herself, amen Tio::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  CTO: Agreed, but he does know the Outpost.

SO_Praed says:  CMO:  Doctor, I was just wondering if Sally is reprogrammable.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::sighing::  Richard:  Not again....  MO:  Mira!  Can you fix up Richard’s hand for me ?

CMO_Santiago says:  SO:  Of course she is, she is a hologram.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Curious::  SO:  Why would you want to reprogram her ?

Host Lewis says:  ::strolls onto the bridge and right to the ready room::

MO_Thoren says:  ::Comes out of the supply closet:: CMO: Yes doctor. ::picks up a dermal regenerator::

SO_Praed says:  ::Nods and continues.::  CMO:  I want to make her of this century.  So that she has more of an understanding of my culture and species.

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::glances at the "male person" and sneers at his back::

aEO_Villa says:  *Bridge*: Um, we have a noise down here, not sure what it is.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Shrugs:: SO:  I don't see why you can't.

MO_Thoren says:  ::runs the dermal regenerator over Richards cut:: 

Richard says:  ::Holds still for the doctor, still curious about the SO and Anita’s conversation.::

CTO_Ayidee says:  *EO Villa*: What kind of noise?

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::follows Lewis to the RR still thinking is something isn’t right with the situation::

SO_Praed says:  CMO:  She wants to show me all kinds of things.  She didn't say specifically.  But all she said is that I would ‘like them'.

CSO_Woo says:  ::takes a look at the engineering readouts as the CTO inquires::

MO_Thoren says:  ::goes back into the supply closet to recheck something::

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::wants to get out of her chair, but decides to listen in on the RR conversations instead, she can still alert Tio if necessary::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::stands and heads to the RR:: CTO: You have the Bridge.

EO Villa says: *Bridge*: A kind of whirring thingy noise.

Host CMO_Santiago says:  SO:  Hmmm Erasmus, what exactly did she show you yesterday ?

SO_Praed says:  CMO:  She brought me to her bedroom, and then we kissed for a while.

CTO_Ayidee says:  CO: Aye ma'am.  ::Nods to Angeltra to take Tactical and moves to the Big Chair TM.::

CSO_Woo says:  ::looks at the CTO and shakes his head:: CTO: I can't identify the cause of what the engineer is describing...

Host Lewis says:  ::stands near the window::

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Stops short for a moment.:: SO: And ?

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::walks back over checking the readout on the backup finding nothing and moves ahead another two weeks:: Self: Somewhere this has to show up. ::starts the scan of the files once again::

CTO_Ayidee says:  Computer: Open Comm line to Main Engineering, don't filter background noise.

SO_Praed says:  CMO:  And then she put her tongue in my mouth.  At first I felt kinda disgusted but it was okay.  Then she put my hands in weird places.

Richard says:  SO:  You wanted to show my girlfriend how to kiss ?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::enters the RR and sits at her desk:: Lewis/XO: Gentlemen, I believe you have an AT to select.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Sits down hard on the floor.:: Self:  Oh Oh.

SO_Praed says:  ::Looks confusedly up at the man.::  Richard:  No, I am assuming she already knows how.

Richard says:  ::Doesn't know what to say.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: Aye ma'am. ::wonders why he is having to take suggestions::

SO_Praed says:  ::Scratches his head.::  Richard:  She asked me what I had learned and I asked her if I should show her.  Is that inappropriate to do in Human dating?

Host Lewis says:  XO: Cmdr. I know that you know this crew better than I do, but I would just like to make a suggestion.

Richard says:  SO:  You're dating my girlfriend ?

CTO_Ayidee says:  *Villa*: Look into it and keep us informed.  Run a Diagnostic on the core now that we're at impulse.

XO_O`Guinn says:  Cmdr: Suggest away.

SO_Praed says:  Richard:  No I’m not dating anyone... well I'm sorta dating Ensign Hansen although we haven't gone on a date yet.  I am just learning how to kiss so that I can be ready for it.  I still don’t' know when it is appropriate to do so.

Host CMO_Santiago says:  Richard:  Ummmm Richard it’s not what you think....

aEO_Villa says: *CTO*: Uh, OK.  On it.

Host Lewis says:  XO: Well give me your choices first if you please.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::sits back and listens::

Richard says:  ::Dawns on him.::  SO: Ahhh why didn't you say so!?  First of all never ask a girl, they just confuse the heck out of you. ::Winks at Anita.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  Cmdr: Counselor, CTO, CSO, CMO and one security team.

SO_Praed says:  Richard:  Yes, I must admit that the Doctor confused me the other night..  so I got a hologram to teach me.

Richard says: SO:  Two, never kiss another man's girlfriend, especially when you really want to kiss another.

SO_Praed says:  Richard:  Is that a Human rule?

Richard says:  SO:  Very much so, unless you want to have words...

SO_Praed says:  Richard:  Ah, I didn't know that.  ::Turns to the Doctor.::  CMO:  I apologize if I have offended you in any way.  As you can tell, I’m new at this.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Still sitting on the floor:: SO:  That is ok, you didn't offend me.

Host Lewis says:  XO: You of course will lead the team?

XO_O`Guinn says:  Cmdr: That is part of my job.

SO_Praed says:  ::Nods and looks back at Richard.::  Richard:  If I want to date Ensign Hansen, is it appropriate for me to kiss another woman, like the hologram Sally?

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::almost jumps for joy when she hears Patrick say counselor::

Richard says: ::Reaches down and offers a hand to Anita.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  Cmdr: Are you planning on going to the outpost?

Richard says:  ::laughs:: SO: Not if you want to stay in one piece you don't.

Host Lewis says:  ::smiles:: XO: Of course it is Mr. O'Guinn. ::looks at the Captain:: CO: Meets with my approval, Rena.

SO_Praed says:  ::Scratches head.::  Richard:  So you are suggesting that I should stop visiting Sally?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: Sensors lose the three contacts from the screen::

CSO_Woo says:  ::grabs equipment from under the console in preparation of the away mission::

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::tries to puzzle out why we need Cmdr. Lewis approval on this ship::

CSO_Woo says:  ::notices suddenly that the contacts have disappeared::

Host CMO_Santiago says:  ::taking Erasmus by the shoulders.:: SO:  If you want to stay in one piece my friend, I would stop visiting Sally.  Women get so bent out of shape when we... shall I say stray?

CSO_Woo says:  CTO: Sir, our unidentifieds have disappeared from sensors...

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: Commander, you may proceed.

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::hears the beep, and looks at her sensors and sees their shadows have disappeared::

Angeltra says:  CTO: We just lost the sensor blips, sir.  no more sign of them.  Commander Woo, did Science loose them as well?

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

XO_O`Guinn says:  Cmdr: I will see you in TR 1.

CSO_Woo says:  CTO: Yes... one minute they were there, and then they just disappeared, sir!

Host CO_Sheridan says:  XO: Good luck Patrick.

SO_Praed says:  Richard:  Mister...I can't remember your name... uhm.. I just have one more question.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CO: Thank you ma'am

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO/ Angeltra: Lost them?  Is it possible they just "fixed" their cloaks?

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::turns walking out of the RR::

Richard says:  SO:  I'm Richard...

CTO_Ayidee says:  XO: Our 3 tails have apparently disappeared.

CSO_Woo says:  CTO: All three at the same time? That's unlikely - there would be an implication that all three were problematic, where there should not be a problem, and they would have noticed the discrepancy before deciding to follow us...

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::continues running the scans and reaches up rubbing my head:: Self: Got to get this sorted out and soon...there has to be something somewhere that points to the virus.

SO_Praed says:  Richard:  Okay, sorry Mr. Richard... uhm.. could you explain to me when it is appropriate to kiss a girl.  I mean, I don't want to do it and frighten Victoria away.  My people don't use this form of affection, thus I don't fully understand when I should or when I shouldn't do it.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: That is all we need assign some one to watch them.

CNS-McIntyre says:  XO:  Sir, sensors agree on the helm, 3 unidentifieds are gone.

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: I agree, but for 3 ships to disappear at the same time is even more unlikely.  That is, if they weren't another sign of the virus.

Richard says:  SO:  Well my friend, mostly you go by instinct.  You'll know when its appropriate.  It helps if your in a romantic setting.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::walks back to the bridge leaving Lewis in the RR::

XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO/CNS/CSO: Tio... Randi.... Eric your with me.

XO_O`Guinn says:  *CMO*: O'Guinn to Santiago.

CNS-McIntyre says:  XO:  Sir, with the 3 blips gone, don't you think it might be prudent if I stayed, since I have tactical experience?

CSO_Woo says:  CTO: Yes... that is a possibility, of course... ::looks up as the XO calls him:: XO: Aye, sir... ::grabs a science kit and follows the XO::

CTO_Ayidee says:  XO: Aye sir.  Angeltra: Keep an eye on them and keep me informed.

Pat says:  ::walks up to Shannon:: CIV: Are you okay Shannon?

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::half standing and half sitting, waiting for an answer::

SO_Praed says:  ::Nods.::  Richard:  How far down the road should I begin being romantic.  I have just arrived on the ship and Victoria and I hardly know each other.  Anita told me that I should take things slow.   Does that mean I should just be friends with her for now?

Host CMO_Santiago says:  ::Is relieved to be interrupted.:: *XO*:  Oh thank heavens Commander!  What can I do for you ?  Hopefully it will be out of sickbay?

CTO_Ayidee says:  CSO: I don't like this, either way, I'd like to know what they were.

XO_O`Guinn says:  CNS: Randi we have people capable of handling tactical.  Sorry I need you with me.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::looks up:: Pat: Yes Pat I'm fine. This is just going to take time. ::tries to smile::

CSO_Woo says:  ::turns to a crewman:: Crewman: Since comm is down for the time being, go find Ens. Praed and get him up here as soon as possible, please.

XO_O`Guinn says:  *CMO*: Doctor meet me in Transporter Room 1, please.

CTO_Ayidee says:  XO: Sir?  Is it wise to take Doctor Santiago into a potential danger zone with her aversion to weapons?

Pat says:  ::nods and walks off but keeps a close eye on Shannon::

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::heads for the TL wondering what is puzzling me::

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::nods, thinking this is just what Lewis wants, all the experienced people off the ship, so he can pull whatever is up his sleeve::

MO_Thoren says:  ::Comes out of the supply closet to make a note to stock up on a medication::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: The noise in engineering disappears.

Richard says:  SO: Well Ensign, you will know.  Believe it or not, this girl will let you know when she is ready.  Flowers always work for me when I wanted to move faster.

CMO_Santiago says:  *XO*:  I'm on my way Sir.

CSO_Woo says:  XO: What do you think we'll find over there, sir?

XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: I don't know what we are going to find and I want all bases covered.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Grabs her Away med kit and starts to head out the door.::  MO:  Mira, you have Sickbay!

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::entering the TL and leans over to whisper to Patrick::  XO:  Patrick, I don't like this... all the experienced officers will be off the ship, and I don't trust Lewis...

SO_Praed says:  ::Nods.::  Richard.:  I am not sure what is really required in a human relationship.  May I contact you again if I need any questions answered?

MO_Thoren says:  CMO: Yes ma’am. ::looking up::

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Rushes out and enters the TL.::  Computer:  Transporter Room 1.

CSO_Woo says:  ::enters the Turbolift with the XO and CTO::

XO_O`Guinn says:  CSO: Your guess is as good as mine at this point.

Villa says:  *Bridge*: Our whirring disappeared, everything's fine down here...how are you?  ::Cringes.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  CNS: I'm just following orders Randi.

CTO_Ayidee says:  XO: That is what I mean.  Doctor Thoren may be a better choice.

CNS-McIntyre says:  XO:  But Patrick, let me stay so I can watch him... You are uneasy as well as I.

Richard says:  SO:  Of course you can.  I'm more then happy to help.  We men have to stick together.  ::looks around::  Now where did that girl get too, she just ran out of her without a “by your leave” even.

SO_Praed says:  ::Smiles a little.::  Richard:  Thank you, I must tend to my duties now.  ::Bows his head at Richard and leaves Sickbay.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  CNS: Sorry I have to follow orders.

SO_Praed says:  ::Walks down the hall and enters the Turbolift.::  Computer:  Deck One, Bridge.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::goes back to studying the readouts::

CMO_Santiago says:  ::The TL stops and she exits and heads to TR 1 and enters looking around::

CSO_Woo says:  ::flips open his tricorder to test the power::

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Heads to TR 1, grabs Tricorder and Type III from Locker and checks charges.::

SO_Praed says:  ::Zooms upwards towards the bridge and then it stops and the doors swish open.  He looks around and sees Commander Woo isn't at Science Station One, He walks up to the Captain.::  CO:  Ensign Erasmus Praed, reporting for my duty shift ma'am.

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::Randi suddenly doubles over, holding her lower abdomen::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::looks around the bridge and pauses at Tactical:: Angeltra: Anything from the Outpost yet?

CSO_Woo says:  ::exits near the transporter room and enters to wait for the others::

CTO_Ayidee says:  CMO: Doctor, if things get crazy over there, duck.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ::gets a sudden thought from Randi::

CSO_Woo says:  CTO: I should probably grab a Phaser, shouldn't I?...

Angeltra says:  CO: No ma'am.  Nothing has changed, and our blips are still gone.

CMO_Santiago says:  CSO:  Hi Eric...  CTO:  Aye Sir.   I maybe against weapons but I do have some means of protecting myself.  I won't be a bother.

SO_Praed says:  ::Waits to see what the Captain's orders will be for him.::

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::drops to the floor in pain::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  SO: Welcome back Ensign. Please handle OPS for the moment, we have an AT about to beam down.

CSO_Woo says:  CMO: Ah, Anita ::smiles:: You are going with us to the outpost?

CMO_Santiago says:  CSO:  Is that what’s happening?  I have no idea what is going on.

CTO_Ayidee says:  CMO: Understood.  CNS: Randi?  Are you all right?

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ~~~Randi: It won't work. You are going!~~~

SO_Praed says:  CO:  Yes ma'am.  ::Bows head and sits at the Operations console.  It's slightly different from Science but every Starfleet Officer has minor department training in all the fields.::

CMO_Santiago says:  ::pulls out her tricorder.::  CNS: Randi what is the problem?

CNS-McIntyre says:  ~~~CO:  Trying to get rid of me so you and Lewis can steal the Huron or worse?~~~

SO_Praed says:  ::Presses some buttons and keeps an eye on the away team.::

CSO_Woo says:  ::leans over to give the CNS a hand...::

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::looks at Randi:: Self: Now what?

CMO_Santiago says:  CNS:  Randi where is the pain ?

CNS-McIntyre says:  CMO:  In my guts Anita...

CTO_Ayidee says:  XO: Suggest beaming in waves.  Send me first with security to ensure the zone is clear.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ~~~Randi: You are going and that's an order.~~~

CMO_Santiago says:  CNS:  Randi, have you had your appendix out ?

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Scans the CNS.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  CTO: Make is so Tio.

CNS-McIntyre says:  CMO:  Must be gas... No Anita... just a bad case of ::shuts her mouth before she says mutiny::

CTO_Ayidee says:  Sec Alpha: We go in first, secure the landing area.  We have limited information, outside of no life signs.  I don't want to beam into a sensor shadowed trap.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  SO: Check with the AT and prepare to keep a lock on them at all times.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Checks her tricorder and frowns.  Pulls out a hypo and sticks it against the CNS neck.::

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::gets up and walks over checking the power readings and then goes back over checking the readings from the backups::

CSO_Woo says:  ::sits down on the transporter pad and closes his eyes to meditate briefly::

SO_Praed says:  CO:  Yes ma'am.  *XO*:  Commander, what is your status?

CMO_Santiago says:  ::leans down and whispers so only Randi can hear.:: CNS:  Randi this is not the time or the place.

CNS-McIntyre says:  CTO:  Tio, I want to be with Alpha... I will cover them as they spread out if that is all right with you.

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::whispers back::  CMO:  I know... but I will catch them both! ::blocking her mind from further intrusion by ANYONE::

XO_O`Guinn says:  *SO*: Getting ready to transport now ensign.

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Steps up on the transporter pads.::  CNS: With the Commander's permission, although I'd rather wait for us to clear first.

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Stands back up shaking her head.::

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::steps up on the pad, waiting to be transported to the outpost::

SO_Praed says:  *XO*:  Acknowledged.  ;:Turns to the Captain.::  CO:  They are ready to be transported ma'am.

CTO_Ayidee says:  ::Raises Phaser to Ready position.::  *SO*: Wave 1 ready.

CSO_Woo says:  ::stands back up and off the pad::

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::raises her rifle and waits::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: Wave one of the AT transports to the Outpost.

CNS-McIntyre says:  @::runs to the transporter door and looks out::  CTO:  Clear!

SO_Praed says:  ::Checks the status of wave one.::  CO:  Wave one has beamed successfully to the outpost.

CSO_Woo says:  ::steps onto the pad and waits to be beamed over::

Host CO_Sheridan  (Transporter.wav)

XO_O`Guinn says:  CSO/CMO: Ok were next.

CNS-McIntyre says:  @::pointing her weapon for the alpha team to enter the corridor::

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::steps on the pad::

CMO_Santiago says:  ::Steps up onto the transporter pad.  Pulls out her da'tagh and waits.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  ::pulls Phaser and waits::

CTO_Ayidee says:  @::Materializes and looks about.::  Com: Huron: All clear, send wave 2 when ready.

CSO_Woo says:  ::holds Phaser and tricorder and waits::

CNS-McIntyre says:  @CTO:  I will watch our rears Tio...

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::finishes checking the files and moves forward another two weeks and starts the scan again::

XO_O`Guinn says:  *SO*: Wave two ready. Energize.

CNS-McIntyre says:  ::watches the well-drilled team fan out along the corridors::

CTO_Ayidee says:  @::Moves to computer console and begins to pull up station security monitors.::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: Wave two is transported down.

Host CO_Sheridan  (Transporter.wav)

SO_Praed says:  *XO*:  Aye sir.  Wave two is on the way.

CMO_Santiago says:  @::Materializes on board the station.  Pulls out her tricorder and begins scanning for life signs.::

CSO_Woo says:  @::moves about after materializing in the outpost and starts scanning for a bio-sign masker.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  @::dematerializes..... rematerializes on the outpost::

SO_Praed says:  CO:  Ma'am, both teams have successfully beamed onto the outpost.

CNS-McIntyre says:  @::listens to the deadly quiet station::

CMO_Santiago says:  @XO:  I have no life signs sir.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  SO: Thank you Ensign.

XO_O`Guinn says:  @CMO: Acknowledged.

CTO_Ayidee says:  @XO: I'm going to access their logs, see if we can find what happened.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::moves around as the scans continue keeping a close check on everything::

CSO_Woo says:  @CMO: But they may be masked

XO_O`Guinn says:  @CTO: Acknowledged Tio.

CNS-McIntyre says:  @CTO:  No encounters yet Sir... shall we continue?

XO_O`Guinn says:  @ALL: Everyone else spread out teams of two.

CTO_Ayidee says:  @Computer: Access last Duty Log, when was it entered?

CNS-McIntyre says:  @::motioning the alpha team to wait::

CMO_Santiago says:  @CSO:  They could be, they also could be dead...  hmmm  let me scan for bio matter.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: All computer data on the Outpost has been removed.

SO_Praed says:  ::Think about his idea and has the computer begin a sensor records comparison of where Lewis has been since he first arrived, and when the virus began, and what systems it has affected.::

CTO_Ayidee says:  @CNS: Slowly.

CNS-McIntyre says:  @XO:  Waiting for Tio Sir.

CSO_Woo says:  @CMO: Well... at least, for the time being, there doesn't seem to be any filter in place... we shall have to make do

XO_O`Guinn says:  @::walks over to Tio:: CTO: What is wrong with this picture? I seem to be missing something here.

CTO_Ayidee says:  @XO: Computer has been wiped!  This isn't an accident.

SO_Praed says:  ::Also checks if Commander Lewis was on the outpost before this mission, in the Starfleet Database.::

CMO_Santiago says:  @CSO:  This is too weird, there should be residual traces.

CNS-McIntyre says:  @Alpha Team:  Two by two, you heard the XO.

CSO_Woo says:  @::walks toward the CTO:: CTO: Can we trace the time of the wipe?

XO_O`Guinn says:  @CTO: Wiped Tio?

CMO_Santiago says:  @::her tricorder beeps:: XO:  Sir,  I'm reading some random bio signs, they are not human though.

CTO_Ayidee says:  @CTO: Aye, wiped.  CSO: We can try, but so far I'm getting nothing at all.

SO_Praed says:  Self:  Hmmm, that eliminates that possibility although he may have others working with him.  ::Waits for the computer to finish the comparison.::

CMO_Santiago says:  @::Walks towards where the signal is strongest.::

CNS-McIntyre says:  @::listens to the conversation between Tio and Patrick, knowing there is a trap somewhere::

XO_O`Guinn says:  @CMO: Acknowledged. ::feels he is being screamed at, but by what?::

CSO_Woo says:  @::refers back to his tricorder:: CMO: Hmm... and the tricorder doesn't list what species the bio signs are, eh?

CTO_Ayidee says:  @CMO: Where?  CNS: Go with her.

CNS-McIntyre says:  @CTO:  Aye Tio ::begins to run after Anita::  

CMO_Santiago says:  @::Comes up to the consoles.::  All:  Its right here.  Its bio residue.

Host Lewis says:  ::walks onto the bridge and sits in the XO's seat::

CTO_Ayidee says:  @XO: Data doesn't get wiped easily.  It takes a lot of work.  Usually easier to just blow the thing up.

CNS-McIntyre says:  @CMO:  What kind Nita?

SO_Praed says:  ::Looks back and sees Lewis and he decides to halt his search until later.::

CMO_Santiago says:  @CNS:  Hmmm don't know, I'll have to analyze it.  ::Takes a sample for further study.

XO_O`Guinn says:  @CTO: Agreed Tio.... something isn't right here and I can't put my finger on it.

CTO_Ayidee says:  @XO: Forget pairs.  Let's keep together, move as a group.

MO_Thoren says:  ::sits down at her desk, running some medical background checks::

Host Lewis says:  CO: Mind if I take a look around Captain? Been a while since I've seen one of these babies.

CSO_Woo says:  @XO: Maybe they were sabotaging, but not wanting to present an indication of that...

CMO_Santiago says:  @CNS:  Lets head up to the OPS Center.

XO_O`Guinn says:  @CTO: Agreed Tio.  Call the teams back.

CIV_O`Guinn says:  ::paces the room trying to figure out how life got so bad...hears the beep from the computer and walks back over finding nothing...loads the next set of backups and starts again::

CNS-McIntyre says:  @CMO:  Wait, we are going together... two are too easy to pick off.

XO_O`Guinn says:  @CSO: Good possibility.

CMO_Santiago says:  @::Walks off without checking to see if she is following.::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  Lewis: Of course Commander, feel free.

SO_Praed says:  ::Scans the inside of Commander Lewis' quarters to see if he can find anything interesting or out of the ordinary.::

CTO_Ayidee says:  @CMO: Hold a minute, that's a good idea, but we go together.  *All*: All teams back to the Transporter room.

CNS-McIntyre says:  @CMO:  Anita wait... ::she hollers and runs after her::

Lewis says:  ::moves from console to console looking at things.::

CMO_Santiago says:  @::Stops and waits.::

XO_O`Guinn says:  @Self: What is going on here?....Something isn't right.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  SO: Ensign, still have a lock on the AT?

CTO_Ayidee says:  @XO: The Doctor is right, though.  Operations is a better place to search.

CNS-McIntyre says:  @::runs up to her::  CMO:  Didn't you hear me?  We will wait for Tio and Patrick... two are easy targets!

CNS-McIntyre says:  @::putting her back to Anita to scan the area with her rifle::

XO_O`Guinn says:  @CTO: Agreed lets get going.

MO_Thoren says:  ::waits for the computer to finish the search::

SO_Praed says:  Self:  Hmmm.. ::Stops the scan and waits for the computer to finish it's comparison in hopes to prove his theory about the origin of the virus.  When he hears the CO, he quickly checks the lock on the away team.::  CO:  No ma'am.. I can't explain it.. I'm trying to regain them.  ::Checks for the Away Team.::

CNS-McIntyre says:  @::looks up at the ceiling, making sure nothing is up there to jump them::

CTO_Ayidee says:  @::Moves to the front of the group, sniffing the air nervously.::  CMO/ CNS: Follow me, but stay in the group.

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: Engineering gets a red light on several systems.

CNS-McIntyre says:  @CTO:  Covering our rears Tio...

CSO_Woo says:  @::follows the CTO on to the control centre::

CMO_Santiago says:  @CTO:  Aye sir.

aEO_Villa says:  *Bridge*: We have major system failures here!

CNS-McIntyre says:  @::begins walking backwards to cover any thing that might approach from the rear::

XO_O`Guinn says:  @::moves out staying in the middle of the group::

CSO_Woo says:  @::raises tricorder as the team begins to proceed...::

CMO_Santiago says:  @::Begins walking::

CNS-McIntyre says:  @XO:  Sir, this is just too quiet, and a lot of planning went into this.

SO_Praed says:  ::Raises eyebrow at the Engineer's statement and starts checking the boards.::  CO:  I am not sure if I'm right Captain, but it may be because of the virus.  I suggest we shut down the ship and eliminate it before it gets into the warp core systems.

CNS-McIntyre says:  @::fanning her rifle as they continue down the corridor::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: The Blips reappear on sensors.......

Angeltra says:  CO: Our tails are back, all 3.

SO_Praed says:  CO:  We have something on sensors ma'am!  The blip has reappeared!

CSO_Woo says:  @::steps carefully as he takes a good look around the “deserted?” outpost::

Host CO_Sheridan says:  ACTION: All communications with the AT are lost.

CTO_Ayidee says:  @::Enters Station Operations cautiously.  Moves to a console and scans the surface for finger prints and/ or residue.::

CNS-McIntyre says:  @::stops at OPS door and covers the team::

XO_O`Guinn says:  @CNS: Agreed Randi...

SO_Praed says:  CO:  And we've lost all communications as well.  We're pretty much in the same boat as we were a few days ago.

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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Three, Episode Twenty Seven (Mission #114)
“Dark Omens”
Original Air Date: 10206.01
Executive Producer Jamie Osborn