Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10303.29

Starring:
Jim Koeller as CO Ethan Knight
Eric Woo as XO Eric Woo
Christopher Barnes as OPS Chris Barnes
Graham Smiley as CMO Guriegn Harek
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine
Emily Dueckman as CEO Victoria Hansen 
Pam Bruyere as EO Holly Ivy Sparks
Jackie Germann as CTO Michelle Peters 
Steve Weller as TO EcThelIon
Jamie Osborn as SM

Mission Summary
	The ship is enroute to Cestus III, after having spent quite enough time at the starship graveyard. Shortly before arriving at Cestus III, strange energy readings were detected all around the vessel, and reports came in from female officers about strange sensations. The crew are unable to isolate any such energy readings, however. The situation becomes more dire when suddenly, all the female officers of the Huron disappear… only to reappear later on the Indestructible. Wanting answers, the Huron decides to return to the starship graveyard to seek out those who wanted them out.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
The Huron is on its way to Cestus III after somewhat unsettling experiences in the ship's graveyard.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
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Host XO_Woo says:
::on the bridge, waiting patiently for the ship to arrive:: FCO: ETA at Cestus III, Mr. Roznine?

CTO_Peters says:
::Working at her console on the bridge::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::At Tac 2, pouring over the data from "Casper", looking for a way to contain or control them.::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
::in an intense counseling session with Lt. Brassman and wife::

Host CO_Knight says:
::in his RR going over the last of the reports::

Host XO_Woo says:
::still a bit disturbed by his encounter the previous day, but tries not to show it::

OPS_Barnes says:
::watching over internal and external sensors as the ship cruises along::

FCO_Roznine says:
::fiddles with a setting:: XO: We're about 15 minutes out, sir.

Host CO_Knight says:
*XO*:  Eric, what's our ETA to Cestus III?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::in engineering looking over the repair roster::CEO: Ma'am, what would you like me to do next?

Host XO_Woo says:
*CO* We should be arriving in about 15 minutes, captain.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  An odd energy is detected by the CSO on his sensors.

CSO_Bluestine says:
::on the bridge at science 1, going over the recent reports::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CTO: Whatever those things were we saw on the Cardie ship, I can't figure a way to contain them yet.  Not even sure what they...she...he..it... even were.

Host XO_Woo says:
*CEO* Lieutenant, after our strange encounter back at the starship field, have you observed any problems or anomalies on the Huron itself?

Host CO_Knight says:
*XO*:  Acknowledged.  Thank you Eric.

CEO_Hansen says:
::looks over at Sparks::  EO:  Is there anything on the repairs list that has to be done?

CMO_Harek says:
::sitting in his office in front of the computer screen making a note to send to Commander Woo with an appointment time to come to sickbay::

CSO_Bluestine says:
::blinks at his readings and glances at the XO::  XO: Commander, I'm once again detecting an odd energy reading on my sensors...

CTO_Peters says:
TO: I hope we left what ever they were back in the graveyard...would hate to still have them here

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: Nothing that can't wait if you need me to do something for you. ::smiles::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION: The CEO feels something behind her, as if someone is breathing down her neck.

Host XO_Woo says:
::looks up and around:: CSO: Source?

OPS_Barnes says:
::sighs at CSO's words::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CTO: Even if they are still there, do you really think we won't head back?  Isn't that sort of thing why we're here?

FCO_Roznine says:
::concentrates on getting the ship to its destination::

CEO_Hansen says:
::her eyes widen a bit and she stops moving, feeling the strange sensation behind her as she turns slowly::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CTO: To identify what they are and protect the Federation from them?

Host CO_Knight says:
::inputs his report and sends it to SFC::

CEO_Hansen says:
::swallows::  *XO*:  Just another strange sensation .....

CTO_Peters says:
TO: ok ok you have a point, what have you tried so far?

CSO_Bluestine says:
::nods at the XO::  XO: I'm currently trying to determine that as we speak...  ::initiates a detailed sensor sweep::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::sees the look on Hansen's face::CEO: Something wrong Lt?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The CTO feels a presence near her, as if someone is breathing down her neck.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CTO: Just sims, based on Tricorder readings.  Unfortunately there wasn't much chance to experiment with different things yet.

Host XO_Woo says:
*CEO* Strange sensation? Explain. CSO: Please do so... *CO* Captain, sensors have picked up yet another energy reading, but we have not been able to identify the source.

CTO_Peters says:
::Feels something and sends a shiver down her back, looking over at the TO to make sure it wasn't him, shakes it off and continues working::

CEO_Hansen says:
::looks at Sparks, explaining to her as well though she's responding to the XO::  *XO*:  It felt like someone was breathing down my neck, but there's nobody there ...

Host CO_Knight says:
*XO*:  Understood.  I'll be on the bridge in a moment.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: You're detecting it on the ship or outside?

CSO_Bluestine says:
::sees several beeps pop up on his screen::  XO: Commander...I'm detecting multiple readings all over the ship... ::looks concerned::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  A female ensign on the bridge senses a presence near her as well, and looks frightened.

CSO_Bluestine says:
::glances at the TO::  TO: Inside...

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: It must be that same feeling that the counselor felt on that Cardassian ship.

FCO_Roznine says:
::taps in a small course correction:: OPS: So, are you also glad to be gone from that place?

CMO_Harek says:
::finishes the note and sends it to commander Woo with his appointment time::

Host CO_Knight says:
::gets up and heads out of his RR and onto the bridge::  XO:  Status report Eric.

Host XO_Woo says:
::hesitates:: CSO: Ensign, check internal sensors of main engineering....

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Pulls up internal sensors, reconfigured to match what we saw on the Galor.::

CEO_Hansen says:
EO:  But I'm not a telepath.

CTO_Peters says:
::Looks up at the CSO:: CSO: inside? can you pin point that...::Remembers feeling something odd::

OPS_Barnes says:
FCO: Heh, I suppose. I would have liked a little better look at some of those vessels though.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Sensors have picked up multiple energy readings all over the ship. Recommend we go to red alert... something already happened the day before, and I'm sure the bridge crew will remember.

CSO_Bluestine says:
::nods at the XO::  XO: Aye, Commander....

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::reaches under a console and pulls out a tricorder::CEO: I don't think you have to be a telepath. I'll try scanning for anything unusual.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Are you sure it's not a malfunction?

CEO_Hansen says:
EO:  Obviously not ...  ::looks around, shifting uncomfortably on her feet::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
::gets the feeling of being watched again::  *CO*:  Sir, I have that feeling again.  ::closes her eyes and tries to sense a mind at work::

CSO_Bluestine says:
CTO: One moment...

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::scans the area in engineering::

CTO_Peters says:
TO: I recommend you get back to those sims, we may have to deal with them sooner the expected

FCO_Roznine says:
OPS: I'm not so sure. Yes it was interesting, but I felt like crawling out of my skin, and running into vacuum.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Looks around.::  Disturbance: Come out, come out, where ever you are...

OPS_Barnes says:
::looks concerned:: FCO: Looks like we're not out of it yet.

Host CO_Knight says:
*CNS*:  See if you can sense anything more.  Let me know if you come up with anything.  Right now, I'm not picking anything up.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CTO: Yes ma'am.  Here's hoping I can learn something new to try and use.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: That is a possibility... but I am reminded that I was attacked yesterday by such an energy reading just yesterday... and Lt. Hansen herself just revealed that she just had a strange sensation, as does Lt. McIntyre just now.

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods:: OPS: I noticed, but didn't want to hear. ::speaks up:: XO: We're five minutes from our destination, sir.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
*CO*:  Yes Sir...

CEO_Hansen says:
::stands still for a moment and then starts walking around engineering again::

CSO_Bluestine says:
::shakes his head::  XO: Sorry, Commander...the readings still do not allow me to pinpoint these readings yet....  I can only tell you we've got a lot of individual readings....

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods::  CTO:  Red Alert!

CTO_Peters says:
CO: yes sir ::Brings the ship up to red alert::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Person's with tricorders can pick up the energy readings, but nothing can be pinpointed.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: Well ma'am, I still can't pick up anything on my tricorder.

OPS_Barnes says:
::allocates power to shields and weapon systems as the ship goes to red alert::

Host XO_Woo says:
FCO: Acknowledged, lieutenant.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Women all over the ship begin to report feelings of being watched to the XO.

CEO_Hansen says:
EO:  Nothing?  That's a little disconcerting ...

FCO_Roznine says:
::pulls up evasives just in case::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Isolate energy reading and extrapolate.  Analyze Frequency, deviation, and power levels.  Is it possible to create a simulation of the effect, in reverse?

CTO_Peters says:
::Watches the power readings on for the shields:: Self: this is freaking...::Looks over her shoulder again::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: You know ma'am, we may have brought that thing, whatever it is, back with the away team from the Cardassian ship.

Host SM-Trish says:
<Computer> TO:  Negative, no such simulations will give that result.

Host XO_Woo says:
::receives reports all across the ship:: CO: That's quite a coincidence, for everyone to be making such reports.

CEO_Hansen says:
::nods::  EO:  That's quite possible.

Host XO_Woo says:
*CNS* Are you able to feel any sort of intelligence at work here? Any sensation at all?

CSO_Bluestine says:
::looks over at the CTO::  CTO: Maybe a wild guess, but could we activate some sort net throughout the ship that could help as a detection grid for this readings....we may be able to locate and pinpoint them more accurately....

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Chris, try contacting the Gorn and see if they've been experiencing anything out of the ordinary.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Aye sir. 

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
*XO*:  No Sir, no minds are evident... just the same as on the Cardassian ship.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: I spoke to them yesterday, by the way. They spoke of a legend of some sort... but it's just a myth...

CTO_Peters says:
CSO: net? sorry, how can we do that?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: I'll go to the transporter room and check the bio filters, if that's alright with you. There may be some residual traces of foreign matter trapped there.

OPS_Barnes says:
COM: Indestructible: USS Huron to Gorn cruiser Indestructible, please respond.

CEO_Hansen says:
EO:  Go ahead.  Hopefully you'll find something that explains this.

CSO_Bluestine says:
CTO: Possibly by using the internal sensors in combination with the forcefield emitters we have installed all over the ship...

FCO_Roznine says:
::mutters under his breath:: OPS: Seems we have the Flying Dutchman on board... he's looking for a new ship.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Perhaps it isn't just a myth.  Perhaps we should find out a bit more on this legend.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
ACTION:  As the EO tries to leave engineering, an invisible barrier blocks her path.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Sec*: Spread out into Danger Pattern Diffusion.  Report any disturbances encountered, we have possible intruders we need to nail down.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::nods::CEO: Yes Lt. on my way. ::turns and leaves engineering for the transporter room::

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: In the meantime, I suggest that all female officers on board should not go anywhere without a partner. Obviously, there's a gender pattern at work here.

CTO_Peters says:
TO: do you think we can do what the CSO asks? this net?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::gets to the door and can't get through:: Self: What is this? ::puts her hands up and feels something blocking the way::

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  As a safety measure, I agree.  Inform security.

FCO_Roznine says:
XO: We're nearing Cestus III, sir. Go to impulse?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CTO/ CSO: Uh, I suppose so, but wouldn't we need to know what to set the net to "catch"?

CEO_Hansen says:
::looks over at Sparks::  EO:  Problem, Ensign?

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
ACTION:  A female doctor tries to leave sickbay and something keeps her inside.  She screams bringing the CMO at a run.

CSO_Bluestine says:
::looks at the CTO and TO with interest::

Host XO_Woo says:
FCO: Please. CSO: The net concept is sound... but we must identify the nature of the energy first.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: Did someone raise a forcefield over here ma'am?

CEO_Hansen says:
::frowns slightly and goes over to a console to check::  EO:  No ... why?

CSO_Bluestine says:
CTO/TO: Correct, we would have too.... I will send you the parameters which have been identified as belonging to these electromagnetic readings......

Host XO_Woo says:
CTO: Please arrange to provide escorts for female officers.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::runs her tricorder over the field::CEO: Well there is one now.

CEO_Hansen says:
EO:  What?  ::moves over to the doorway and tries to step out into the hall::

FCO_Roznine says:
::drops the ship from warp:: XO: Dropping to impulse. ::turns and flashes Ethan a smile:: CO: Standard orbit, sir?

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
ACTION:  The CEO is blocked from leaving ME.

CMO_Harek says:
::runs over:: Ulli: Doctor what's wrong

CTO_Peters says:
XO: sir there are a lot of female officers, I don't think we have the staff to do it

CEO_Hansen says:
*XO*:  Um ... we have a slight problem down here, Commander.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@COM: Huron:  This is SFC, this is an incoming message for Captain Knight.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::pulls Victoria back::CEO: Careful Lt.

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods::  FCO:  Standard orbit Dylan.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Agreed, sir.  Besides, Security is already looking for traces of our intruders.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: My call to the Gorn went unanswered, sir, but I have an incoming call from Starfleet Command for you.

FCO_Roznine says:
COM: SFC: Stand by, SFC. ::turns:: CO: Sir, incoming message for you.

CEO_Hansen says:
EO:  I'm being careful.  As careful as I can be considering I don't know what this is.

Host XO_Woo says:
CTO: I don't care how the system will work, just ensure that if any female officer must go anywhere, that a male security officer will be there. ::notices the FCO smiling at the CO again and frowns:: OPS: Perhaps we should contact the authorities on Cestus III as well.

Host CO_Knight says:
::gets up::  OPS:  I'll take it in my RR.  ::heads off the bridge and into his RR::

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: Keep trying to contact the Gorn.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::walks back to the main console and begins to run a check::

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Reroutes message to RR:: XO: Aye sir, and I'll try and contact the planet too.

CMO_Harek says:
<Ulli> CMO: Lieutenant... ::shivers:: I... I...I... think there is something...something here.. won't let me leave

CTO_Peters says:
TO: can you make an announcement, for all female officers to stay put, if they need to go anywhere to contact security

Host CO_Knight says:
::sits down and his desk and brings up his view screen::

FCO_Roznine says:
::taps in a few commands:: CO: Entering... ::sees his retreating back:: XO: Entering standard orbit, sir.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@COM: Co:  Captain, your report is not acceptable.  Spirits or ghosts indeed!  But the matter of a Cardassian ship being used as a pirate vessel is intriguing.  Go back and get us more information.  Understood?

CSO_Bluestine says:
::returns to his station and once again focuses his attention at the readings on the electromagnetic readings::

Host XO_Woo says:
*CEO* Keep an eye on the ship systems. If there are any changes at all, inform me immediately.

OPS_Barnes says:
COM: Cestus III: USS Huron hailing Cestus III, please respond. 

CMO_Harek says:
::guides the female doctor to the bio-bed and sets here down, then walk over to the sickbay doors::

Host XO_Woo says:
CSO: ... is there any sign of motion attributed to the electromagnetic readings? Or do the readings stay put?

CEO_Hansen says:
*XO*:  Aye sir ...  ::looks at the doorway for a moment and then goes over to a console to monitor the systems::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CTO: Aye, but we don't have anywhere near enough people.  Half our crew is female, and security, if we call every officer on duty, is less than half that.  Not to mention a huge number of our staff are obviously female.

Host CO_Knight says:
COM: SFC:  Acknowledged.  I will keep you apprised of our situation.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@COM: CO: Very good Captain... I want results.  SFC out.

CMO_Harek says:
::the doors open and peaks into the hallway::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: Lt. I have some electromagnetic energy readings showing up. I will contact the science officer and see if he is getting the same readings if that is alright with you. ::looks at Victoria and smiles::

OPS_Barnes says:
COM: Indestructible: USS Huron to Gorn cruiser Indestructible, please respond. 

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
#COM: Huron:  This is Cestus III.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Shipwide*: Until further notice, all female crew will require security escort to move about the ship.  More information will be coming as it becomes available.

Host CO_Knight says:
::gets up and heads out of his RR and onto the bridge once again::  FCO:  Dylan, set course back to the graveyard.

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: I have Cestus III on audio, sir.

CEO_Hansen says:
EO:  Go right ahead, Ensign.  Maybe they can figure it out.

FCO_Roznine says:
::barely suppresses a sigh:: CO: Aye, sir. Breaking orbit and returning to the graveyard.

Host CO_Knight says:
CTO:  We will stay at Red Alert until we know what is going on.

CTO_Peters says:
TO: I know, its the best idea I got, hopefully they will know better then to go anywhere

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Security*: We're on call, forget diffusion pattern, you're about to get busy.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
*CSO*: Engineering to the bridge. Come in please.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
#COM: Huron:  What is the problem?  You are just arriving and now you are leaving?

CEO_Hansen says:
::looks up when she hears the comm::  Self:  Security escort?  What's going on?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CTO: Or think they're being discriminated against.

OPS_Barnes says:
COM: Cestus III: Hold please.

Host XO_Woo says:
COM: Cestus III: This is Cmdr. Woo of the Federation starship Huron. We require assistance - our ship has become inundated with strange energy readings. Have you any reports of similar happenings in your archives?

CTO_Peters says:
CO: yes sir, anything else sir?

FCO_Roznine says:
::quickly enters the new course and starts moving the ship to a safe distance for warp:: CO: Warp 6?

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Sir, perhaps we could try beaming down non-essential personnel to the surface?

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Everything alright, Captain?

CSO_Bluestine says:
Computer: Load the recent sensor readouts on the electromagnetic readings into the database and run a detailed cross-reference and in-depth analysis on it...

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
#::laughing can be heard over the open channel to the Huron:: COM: Huron:  What was that again XO?

CMO_Harek says:
::walks back to Ens. Ulli:: Ulli: What do you mean something her won't let you leave. ::picks up a tricorder and scans her neural functions

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  That might be a good idea.  But let's leave it to just the women being beamed down.

CSO_Bluestine says:
::taps his commbadge;;  *EO*: Bridge here...

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  One moment Dylan.

CTO_Peters says:
TO: I hope they don't think that..but nothing else we can do

FCO_Roznine says:
::wobbles the ship back into orbit:: CO: Aye.

Host XO_Woo says:
COM: Cestus III: We have many reports of strange energy readings on our ship - only yesterday did we discover that these may potentially be hostile. Have you any reports of this in the past? This is no laughing matter.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  SFC is not satisfied with our findings.  They are intrigued with the pirate report and want us to gather more information.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CTO: What if we try and trap it.  Set up some, uh, bait to try and trap it?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
*CSO*: Ensign, this Ensign Sparks. I'm picking up some electromagnetic energy readings in engineering. Have you detected any others on the ship?

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: To be honest, I am most curious as well, but is it safe to return, at this point?

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Aye sir. ::opens shipwide channel:: *All*: This is the Bridge. Any non-essential female personnel that can, please report to the nearest Transporter room for beam-down.

CTO_Peters says:
TO: what can we use?

CMO_Harek says:
<Ulli> CMO: Someone is watching me, then when I tried to leave I felt held back.

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Only senior and bridge female officers are to remain onboard.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
#COM: Huron:  No Sir, we have had no such reports in the area ::more laughing is heard::  If we do learn of this from anyone else, you will be the first to know.  Cestus III out.

CEO_Hansen says:
::looks over her console and shifts slightly on her feet as she monitors the ship's systems::

Host XO_Woo says:
COM: Cestus III: We are beaming all non-essential personnel down to your colony.

CSO_Bluestine says:
*EO*: Correct, we've been getting readings from all over the ship, however, we have not yet been able to pinpoint them.....

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CTO: We use what seems to be attracting the...attention.  Female officers.

CMO_Harek says:
::asks a nurse to try and exit sickbay::

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: We may have to do a site-to-site beam, sir, if they are unable to get to a transporter.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
*CSO*: Have you detected any readings in the transporter room that the away team last used?

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Damn it! Why is it so hard to take things seriously?

CTO_Peters says:
TO: get all remaining females in to one room? but have we figures out how we can trap them? how goes the sims?

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Understood.  Do what you need to make sure they get down there.

CMO_Harek says:
*OPS* This is Lt Harek, what if they cant make it to the transporter room?

OPS_Barnes says:
*CMO*: I'm going to attempt a site-to-site transport, one moment.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Looks like we're going to have to get more information on our own.  Don't let them get to you.

Host XO_Woo says:
::whispers:: CO: If the energy readings were able to remain on the starship this far out... who is to say that the readings, or whatever they are, cannot reach the female personnel once they are on the planet?

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Once all non-essential female personnel have been beamed down, take us out of here and back to the graveyard.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The transporter beams work, but no female are transported to Cestus III.

OPS_Barnes says:
::established transporter lock on several non-essential female officers:: *All*: Transport initiating. ::moves hands up and down triple bars::

CSO_Bluestine says:
*EO*: One moment....I'll run a check for you...  ::opens up a new analysis window and scans transporter room 1::

CMO_Harek says:
*XO* I recommend that all female medical staff stay on board, if something is happening I would like a full medical compliment

OPS_Barnes says:
*CMO*: Any luck?

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods and gets ready:: CO: Aye, sir. ::mutters under his breath, to himself:: Even if only to return Der Fliegende Hollander to his own ship.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  But they might have better resources down there on the planet.  The last thing we need right now is a ship full of scared people.

Host SM-Trish says:
@COM: Huron:  Are you a bunch of jokers over there?  Where are the females you were going to send down to us?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Sir, going into a potentially hostile area with half a staff is unwise.  If we're attacked, we can't have too many people.

OPS_Barnes says:
Self: Guess not.

CMO_Harek says:
*OPS* I saw the transport pattern, but nothing happened

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  What was that Dylan?

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: The transporter system seems to be affected by this... thing too, sir.

FCO_Roznine says:
::smiles sweetly:: CO: Nothing, sir. I coughed.

CEO_Hansen says:
::watches the systems and glances around engineering from time to time::

Host XO_Woo says:
COM: Cestus III: What? Have you not received them? OPS: Check the logs to see if transport occurred.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::continues to check the readings while she waits for the bridge to answer again::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  All of the females onboard the Huron disappear.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CTO: What if we...ma'am?!?!

OPS_Barnes says:
::opens transporter logs:: XO: Yes, the transport cycle engaged, but... what the hell? My internal sensors show that they've all disappeared now!

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  I'd rather take my chances.

Host XO_Woo says:
::watches as the CTO disappears:: CSO, OPS: Where did the CTO go??

CMO_Harek says:
*OPS* What did you do?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Locate Chief Tactical Officer Peters.

OPS_Barnes says:
*CMO*: Nothing! ::turns around:: XO: Working on it....

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  I told you senior and bridge females were to remain.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: As much as I'd like to take credit for this, sir, it wasn't me.

CSO_Bluestine says:
::glances at the CTO as she disappears and blinks::  XO: One moment...  ::scans the bridge at the time the CTO disappeared::

FCO_Roznine says:
::feels Randi's familiar presence no longer:: Self: Oh BIIIG trouble.

Host CO_Knight says:
::gets up::  XO:  Eric, it's time we find out what is going on here!

OPS_Barnes says:
CSO: See if you can run a sensor sweep of the sector, look for any Federation com badge signatures.

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Perhaps we'll find our answers in the graveyard.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CTO*: Ma'am, where did you go?

CMO_Harek says:
::walks out of sickbay:: Fehr: Lt. Fehr. Your in charge ::heads into the turbolift :: TL: Deck1

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Raise shields, ensign. CO: I find it hard to believe that Cestus III has received no reports of any odd incidents in the region.

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Yes, perhaps you are right.  But I don't want to leave here not knowing where my crew has gone to.

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods:: CO: Understood, sir.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Checks shields.::  CO: Aye sir, shields were raised when we went to Red Alert.

CSO_Bluestine says:
::nods at OPS::  OPS: Will do...

Host SM-Trish says:
#COM: Huron:  Have you changed your minds on the transport gentlemen?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CTO*: Ma'am, can you hear me?  Are you all right?

Host XO_Woo says:
::slaps forehead:: Self: I'm getting delirious... CSO: Are there are residual transporter signatures around?"

OPS_Barnes says:
COM: Cestus III: Hold, please. ::mutes channel::

Host XO_Woo says:
COM: Cestus III: Stand by!

CMO_Harek says:
::walks on to the bridge and sees only males::

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Do we have anything, anything at all, to go on?

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: Are there reports of any similar incidents in the past, in Starfleet records?

CSO_Bluestine says:
::shakes his head::  XO: I'm sorry Commander, no residual traces at all...

Host XO_Woo says:
Self: Damn it... CSO: How can every single female officer simply disappear?

OPS_Barnes says:
::grumbles to self: Self: Boy, I'd love to pay Cestus III a visit right now ::keeps grumbling:: XO: I'll look. 

CSO_Bluestine says:
CO: I'm sorry Captain...but we have very little to go on.....

CMO_Harek says:
::steps further onto the bridge:: CO: How are you going to explain this one to Starfleet?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Security*: Chief Peters has disappeared from the Bridge.  Keep your eyes open, we're trying to locate her...CSO/ XO: All?!?!  It's not just the Chief?

CSO_Bluestine says:
::glances at the XO::  XO: I haven't got a clue, Commander.

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO:  Let me worry about that one Doctor.  What brings you to the bridge?

OPS_Barnes says:
Computer: Display any instances in Starfleet database that correlate to disappearance en masse of female officers aboard a starship. Compute.

Host SM-Trish says:
<Computer> OPS:  No such instances have ever been reported.

CMO_Harek says:
CO: Well since I just lost half my staff, I figured it would be prudent to find out what is going on

Host CO_Knight says:
::begins pacing, waiting for some answers as to what happened to his crew::

FCO_Roznine says:
::fiddles with settings on his console:: CO: I still think our answers are at the graveyard. That's when it all started.

Host XO_Woo says:
Self: How do we search for something that leaves no traces of its actions, except for a few energy signatures here and there that can't even be pinpointed...

OPS_Barnes says:
Computer: Nothing? Expand search to include ANY strange occurrences that remotely match current situation.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: We don't know if it's intelligent, yet.  What if we trick whatever it is?

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Okay, I'm going to take a chance on this.....but take us back to the graveyard.   Warp 6.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: I agree, captain. Clearly, something attempted to repel us from the area, and they proved successful. Our answers will be there.

Host SM-Trish says:
<Computer> OPS:  Working... working... none closely related to your parameters.

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Trick? Continue.

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods to Eric::  XO: I certainly hope so.

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, sir. ::taps a final command, sending the ship away from the planet to a safe distance before jumping to warp:: Warp 6, heading back to the graveyard.

OPS_Barnes says:
XO/CO: Apparently, this is a first-of-a-kind situation... assuming this thing isn't in the computers too... 

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Activate the Holodeck, perhaps filled with Beach Bunnies or other females?  Risa programs are full enough of them.

OPS_Barnes says:
::looks more concerned:: Computer: Calculate the value of the expression 1+1. 

CSO_Bluestine says:
Computer: Computer, run a comparison check with recent sensor data... do the female officer's locations match the number of electromagnetic readings ?

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Looks like you'll be the first to start something on this.  Start entering any and all information on this as we go along.

CMO_Harek says:
TO: Maybe we can dress you up as a female and have you prance around the ship

Host SM-Trish says:
<Computer> OPS:  2

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Aye sir. 

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CMO: You think you're a Marine or something?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CMO: Clown was bad enough.

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: As promising as that sounds, I suspect the holograms will fool no one.

CMO_Harek says:
TO: since you have already dressed in costumed, I thought you'd be the best for the job

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  All females from the Huron appear on the Cardassian ship... all suited up in EVAs.

Host XO_Woo says:
::collapses into his seat and sighs, as the vessel returns to the graveyard::

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Dylan, how soon before we're at the graveyard?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%::appears back on the Cardassian ship to her surprise:: Self: What in the world!

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Eric?

CEO_Hansen says:
%::looks around as she suddenly appears on the Cardassian ship::  ALL:  Where are we?

CTO_Peters says:
%::Looks around, a bit confused::

CMO_Harek says:
::sits down in the extra seat since the there is no one around to take it::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%CTO: We're on the Cardassian ship again!

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Remaining Security*: Arm yourselves, we don't know what our shipmates were abducted for.

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: At our current speed, an hour.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
%::looks up in surprise to see she is back on the Cardassian ship::

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Yes? Oh... don't worry. This has been a most trying ordeal.

CTO_Peters says:
%CEO: I don't know....Looks like it’s just us girls though...

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%:;notices that everyone around her is female::CTO: All female from what I can see.

CTO_Peters says:
%CEO: did you feel like something was watching you back on the Huron?

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  I understand Eric.  You can't let it beat you.  You're command now, the crew are going to look to you for guidance.

CEO_Hansen says:
%::looks around at the crewmembers and glances around the ship::  CTO:  More than once.

Host XO_Woo says:
::whispers:: CO: If the situation didn't include the fact that all the ladies were actually missing and unaccounted for... ::giggles:: But you're right. ::stands up:: An hour until we reach the graveyard, eh?

Host CO_Knight says:
::takes a minute to see if he can sense anything....but comes up with nothing::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
%~~~CO:  Captain, you are not going to believe this, but we, I mean, a lot of women are back on the Cardassian ship.  Don't even ask me how we got here.~~~

FCO_Roznine says:
::ponders jumping to warp 9.95 for a few minutes... sure will cut down on travel time::

Host XO_Woo says:
CSO: Any progress into your findings?

CTO_Peters says:
%CEO: recommend we get moving then....not sure how long these suits will last...

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%CTO: Well we seem to be stuck here for the moment. Shall I try and get life support up? ::looks questioningly::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: All on duty Security personnel have been armed.  I'm thinking we may have witnessed an attempt to destaff us for possible attack.

CTO_Peters says:
%::Nods to the EO::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
%CEO:  I believe you are senior here, can I help?

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~CNS:  We're on our way back there.  Is everyone okay?  Has anyone been hurt?~~~

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Eric, I just heard from Randi.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%::heads to the alien engineering room::

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Randi? Where is she? Is she alright? ::eyes widen::

CTO_Peters says:
%::Shutters slightly as she hears the CNS::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
%~~~CO:  Sir, I don't think so, but we just arrived.  I will let you know.~~~

CMO_Harek says:
::looks around::

FCO_Roznine says:
::hears Ethan:: CO: I was right??

CSO_Bluestine says:
;;shakes his head::  XO: None, so far, Sir...

CEO_Hansen says:
%::looks over at Randi, obviously slightly uncomfortable with the fact that she was senior::  CNS:  We have to keep people calm.

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~CNS:  Understood.  Hang in there, we'll be there as soon as possible.~~~

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Does she detect any other presence there with her?

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Somehow, the others have appeared back on the Cardassian ship.  No one appears to be hurt.

CMO_Harek says:
All: Well at least we didn't lose them

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
%CEO:  I just let the Captain know we are here Vic.  It seems most are just afraid, but I will begin going among them with your permission?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%::climbs down the airshaft to the engineering level again and pushes open the hatch::

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: This might be an attempt to lure us back into a trap. The Gorn still haven't answered any hails.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  She will keep me updated as she gathers them all together.

CEO_Hansen says:
%::nods::  CNS:  Go ahead.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Astonishing... the capability to transport people across light years...

CTO_Peters says:
%::Moves over to a console and sees what she can find out:: CEO

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
%CEO:  Yes Ma'am ::grinning at her friend, then turning to leave::

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Yes, but who and why?

CTO_Peters says:
%CEO: ma'am, I recommend we keep everyone together

CMO_Harek says:
XO: The Dominion was capable of doing it?

Host XO_Woo says:
::listens to OPS:: CSO: Yes, keep a close eye on internal sensors for any new energy readings.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%::enters engineering and goes to the same console that she got the SIF up on the first time she was there::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
::Randi begins speaking to the crew and telling them to stick together and to get their orders from the CEO::

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Trap or no, that is where the crew is and we need to get them back.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: I say an extremely advanced civilization who have done everything and anything that can be done, and are simply looking for a bit of fun. I simply cannot subscribe to the theory that these, like the Gorn suggest, are specters of some sort.

CEO_Hansen says:
%::looks over at Peters::  CTO:  That's probably a good plan, but we have no comm badges.  It's going to take a while.

FCO_Roznine says:
::watches as the distance to the graveyard gets shorter by the second::

Host XO_Woo says:
FCO: ETA?

CTO_Peters says:
::Tries to see what systems are still functional::

FCO_Roznine says:
::looks up:: XO: 50 minutes sir. ::turns to Ethan:: CO: Permission to go to warp 8?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%::works on the life support system again as she did before hoping to have better luck this time::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As the EO begins to touch consoles they come alive with energy, as if nothing had ever drained them.

CTO_Peters says:
%CEO: I know ma'am, but easier to keep track of that way, ::Laughs:: makes my job a bite easier

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Yes, and why haven't the Gorn answered?  OPS:  Chris, continue trying to contact the Gorn.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: I am sir, still no response...

OPS_Barnes says:
COM: Gorn: USS Huron to ANY Gorn vessels in the area.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Strange. When I spoke to them yesterday, they were quite open about what they knew.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%::sees the console spring to life::Self: Wow, I am good!

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods::  OPS:  Thank you Chris.

CTO_Peters says:
%::Goes to comm the EO, but finds she has no Badge::

CEO_Hansen says:
%CTO:  I think they'll probably want to stick together.  This is a strange place.

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks over at Eric::  XO:  Yes, that is strange.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Life support comes on all over the ship as well as lights.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: This doesn't seem like a Gorn trap.  They aren't the tricky type.  It's a prejudice based on experience that the Gorn prefer direct action, Force, to solve any problem.  Pirates, on the other hand, might try this, though I hope not.

CTO_Peters says:
%CEO: looks like the EO did it..

FCO_Roznine says:
::waits a moment for a reply::

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Odd... the Indestructible isn't even registering on sensors. No wonder they're not responding.

CEO_Hansen says:
%::looks around as the lights come on::

CMO_Harek says:
To: I doubt it is pirates?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%:;sees the life support indicator rise:: Self: 50%, 60, 70...that's it! *CEO*: Lt. I have restored life support.

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Permission granted Dylan.....get us there.

CTO_Peters says:
%::Tries the comm:: ALL: for all that can hear this...stay calm, and stick together if possible...

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Aye, sir! ::taps in the command and the ship jumps to warp 8.::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The Indestructable's power systems come on, along with the warp engines....

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CMO: This started on a pirate vessel.  It's not an impossible theory.

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Not registering?  This gets stranger and stranger.

CTO_Peters says:
%CEO: think they heard that?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%::the comm system is also alive thank goodness::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CMO: Plus, it fits the facts.  Gorn aren't noted for traps, after all.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The Indestructible goes to thrusters and begins to move out of the graveyard.

CEO_Hansen says:
%CTO:  I hope so.

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: Any indications of where the vessel may have moved, assuming it had moved?

CMO_Harek says:
TO: What kind of pirates roam ships as ghosts, unless they can cloak themselves, and that is what the females felt. Maybe they were planting the devices that could be capable of this transport

CTO_Peters says:
%CEO: that wasn't me...did you do something..

CEO_Hansen says:
%CTO:  I haven't touched anything.  ::looks around and tries to figure out what's going on::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The Cardassian ship maneuvers to the outer boundary of the graveyard and engages impulse.

CTO_Peters says:
%CEO: why don't you find the FCO spot...maybe find out where were heading?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%::taps what she thinks is the internal comm system button again::*CEO*: All systems are online.

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~CNS:  How is everyone holding up over there Randi?~~~

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: None at all, sir. It's like it never even existed.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CMO: The fact that the females were targeted scares me, though. Mass abductions normally have an ulterior purpose.

CEO_Hansen says:
%CTO:  I think that's a good plan.  ::looks for the helm's console::  *EO*:  I see that.  We're moving.  Do you know why?

CTO_Peters says:
%::Waits to hear the EO's answer::

Host SM-Trish says:
%<CNS-McIntyre>~~~CO:  Sir, we seem to be having some good luck... everything on the ship seems to be operable!  In fact, I think we are moving.~~~

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%*CEO*:Negative ma'am. All the systems just suddenly came back online.

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~CNS:  Operating and moving?  We'll be there in 5 minutes.~~~

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Did you say that the Cardassian ship was not registering on sensors?

FCO_Roznine says:
::ponders getting out and pushing the ship::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As the Cardassian ship reaches the border of the system, it goes to warp.

CTO_Peters says:
%CEO: this sounds creepy ma'am... any luck the the FCO spot?

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: No sir, the Gorn vessel Indestructible.

CMO_Harek says:
TO: The most common abduction of females would be for procreation. From what I learned about earth's history in Greek mythology, I man from troy did that to establish Greece

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%*CEO*: I'll try and shut down the warp engines.

CEO_Hansen says:
%CTO:  I'm looking, I'm looking ... I don't read Cardassian very well ...

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Sorry about that Chris....just wanted clarification.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Eric, Randi has told me that the Cardassian ship is operating AND moving!

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%::looks for the warp control and taps several series of buttons::Self: This better work.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Ask them if they can determine their heading and speed.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  A slight shock tingles the EO's fingers as she tries to bring the ship out of warp.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CMO: That's not my fear.  Slave traders still exist, even if they are now almost all caught.

CEO_Hansen says:
%::sits down where she thinks the helm is and looks over the console::

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: We're approaching the graveyard, sir. Shall we scan for ANY warp signatures or ion trails?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%::jumps back as her fingers are shocked by the panel::Self: Ouch! What was that? ::looks over the panel trying not to touch it again::

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods::  ~~~CNS:  Can you tell me your coordinates and where the ship is heading?~~~

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Please do Dylan.

Host SM-Trish says:
<CNS-McIntyre> %~~~CO:  Sir, I am not on the bridge... let me get there and I will report back to you.~~~

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
%*CEO*: Lt. I can't shut down the warp systems, they seem to be protected by an electrical field of some sort.

CTO_Peters says:
%Self: a ship taking all the woman off somewhere...what next? ::shrugs and tries to find out what she can do next

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods fervently, just to be doing something, and starts tapping commands for the sensors to detect warp signatures and ion trails, the fresher the better::

CEO_Hansen says:
%::looks over the console and taps a few buttons, trying to get the ship to stop::

CMO_Harek says:
TO: Whatever is happing, there are just to many theories to know which is right?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Look through the shipping records we downloaded during our last trip here.  Any mention of the following ports in them?  ::Inputs suspected slaver ports in the Beta Quadrant.::

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~CNS:  Of course.  We'll be on your trail in no time.~~~

CEO_Hansen says:
%*EO*:  Great ... see if you can get around it.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Randi is heading to the bridge to gather that information for us.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Many ships ion signatures are showing.  The FCO cannot be sure which belongs to the one carrying the women.

FCO_Roznine says:
::mutters an oath:: CO: Sir, I'm picking up lots of ion trails and warp signatures. I can't tell which one is the ship the women are on.

Host SM-Trish says:
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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Four, Episode Twenty-One (Mission #148)
"Ghost Town, Part V"
Original Air Date: 10303.29
Executive Producer Jamie Osborn