Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10304.05

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

Absent
 Martin Lemmen as CSO Edward Bluestine

 Host CNS-McIntyre says:
USS Huron 10304.05 Ghost Town Part VI

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
The search continues for a way to get the female crewmembers back onboard the Huron and to somehow escape from the clutches of these mysterious, unidentifiable beings that have taken half the crew hostage. While the ladies on the Cardassian vessel are enjoying some success in taking control of the vessel, the men on the Huron have met with little success. However, the beings take on a more offensive reaction, taking control away from the ladies, and attacking the captain, surrounding the bridge crew… and they receive no answers.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
The women on the Cardie ship have spread out to find a way to take over the controls manually.  CEO Hansen is in charge to find the way!

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
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Host CNS-McIntyre says:
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EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::down in the main engineering department of the Cardassian ship still trying to secure the ship's power systems::

Host XO_Woo says:
::pacing about towards the back of the bridge, in thought:: TO: Ensign Bluestine brought up a most interesting point yesterday. Is it possible that we could be dealing with cloaked people causing mischief on our ship?

FCO_Roznine says:
::mutters about the ion trails and scans for the one with the least degradation and dispersal:: CO: I'll need a moment to make sure we have the right trail to follow.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge, manning Tactical console.::

CTO_Peters says:
@::On the bridge of the Cardie ship::

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Make it a quick moment Dylan.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@::walking back to the CEO::  CEO:  Vic, I am setting up a small office off the bridge for the ones that really need some reassuring right now, is that all right with you?

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods but doesn't answer, checking his console::

Host CO_Knight says:
::overhears the XO::  XO:  Yes, but how would they penetrate our defenses and get onboard while cloaked?

OPS_Barnes says:
::at his console on the bridge of the Huron, monitoring ship systems::

CEO_Hansen says:
@::looks over at Randi::  CNS:  That's fine.  Do what you need to do.  The last thing we need are panicking people.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Possible.  Most cloaks leave signs that they are operating, and require great power to use.  But we've only seen a few personal cloaking devices.

CMO_Harek says:
::on the bridge walking towards the science station::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@CEO:  Aye Maam, if I hear anything from the CO I will tell you mentally with your permission of course?  ::smiling::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: To answer the Captain's question and provide an alternate theory, what about Phase shifted beings, like Devidians or Q'orphod use?

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: I guess that's the biggest question, isn't it? It's certainly more plausible than talks of ghosts and spectres.

CTO_Peters says:
@CEO: any idea what we can do next ma'am?

CEO_Hansen says:
@::smiles a bit::  CNS:  Go ahead, but I might be a bit startled at first.

FCO_Roznine says:
::exclaims with delight:: CO: I have it! ::sets a course and engages the engines without waiting:: We're off!

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@::nods at Vic and leaves the bridge::

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  That's also a good possibility.  ::looks over at Dylan::

Host XO_Woo says:
CO/TO: But, assuming for a moment that these are in fact cloaked people, and able to penetrate our defenses, we've got to come up with a way to make them vulnerable... FAST.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Ghosts are just a name for things we don't understand.  Makes talking about them easier.

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Chris, were you able to communicate with the Gorn vessel at all?

CEO_Hansen says:
@CTO:  I want you to find out if there are any weapons on this ship.  If there are, we don't want them firing on the Huron if it gets close.

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Run an analysis of the energy signatures again, with this assumption in mind.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: No sir, but quite honestly, I doubt I will. I'll keep trying, of course.

CTO_Peters says:
@CEO: what makes you think they will fire at the Huron?

CMO_Harek says:
::brings up sensor reading as well as his medical files::

CEO_Hansen says:
@CTO:  I don't know.  They've already kidnapped us and taken off.  It very well may to keep us here.

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Maybe we should just go the route of seeing what you can get from the Gorn homeworld.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: I agree, but that is hard to do without a means to check if what we want to try will work.  If I'm right and they are Phase shifted, that is something we can deal with...with effort.  Unfortunately, that part we can't back check the logs for.

OPS_Barnes says:
::wonders to himself if there are any Gorn women aboard the "ghost" ship:: CO: Aye sir, I'll try that next.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Returns to analysis of the energy signatures, looking for cloaking tell tale signs.::

CTO_Peters says:
@::Moves over to what looks like the tac console:: CEO: did you figure out where we are heading?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::taps what seems to be the internal com and calls the CEO: *CEO*: This is Ensign Sparks. I think all the power systems are up and running for the moment anyway. What would you like me to do now?

OPS_Barnes says:
COM: Gorn: USS Huron to ANY Gorn ship, station or colony within listening range of this vessel, please respond.

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  Okay, let's assume they are phase shifted....what can we do about it?

FCO_Roznine says:
::makes sure the ship stays on the trail of the Cardassian ship:: CO: I'm following the heading the ship took. I'll watch out for any deviations.

CEO_Hansen says:
@CTO:  Not yet.

CMO_Harek says:
::looks through his scans on the female medical crew, to find anything he might have missed::

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Acknowledged.  Nice work Dylan.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Reanalyze internal scans just before our missing officers disappeared.  Where there any major energy spikes that went unexplained, no matter how short lived?

CTO_Peters says:
@::Tries to figure out the controls and readings::

FCO_Roznine says:
::smiles as he watches his console::

Host SM-Trish says:
#COM: Huron:  This is the Gorn... why are you calling us?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@*CEO*: One slight problem though Lt.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::moves over to the internal comm::  *EO*:  See if you can get this ship to stop.  I know that you said it was protected, but see what you can do.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Sir! I have the Gorn on main audio.

CEO_Hansen says:
@*EO*:  Problem?

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO:  Doctor, have you come up with any possibilities?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: We set our shields, weapons, and sensors to the same shift point...if we can find it that is.

CTO_Peters says:
@::Sighs and waits for the CEO to finish::

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Chris, see if you can find anything out from them.

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: What if we used a phase discriminator to disrupt the phasing effects of these cloaks?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@*CEO*: I can't shut down the engines. No matter what I try they just won't shut off.

CMO_Harek says:
CO: I'm working on it, nothing yet!

CEO_Hansen says:
@*EO*:  See if there's some way to contaminate our trail.  Leave something for them to follow.

FCO_Roznine says:
::listens to the conversations on the bridge, but can't add much::

CEO_Hansen says:
@::looks over at the CTO, hearing her sigh::  CTO:  Problem?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@*CEO* Now, that I can do.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO/TO:  I just don't want to be grasping at straws either.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Aye sir. ::turns back to his console:: COM: Gorn: This is the Federation Starship Huron. We are currently tracking a... phenomena that caused us to lose our female crewmembers. We were wondering if you had experienced anything similar.

CTO_Peters says:
@CEO: I have some more bad news ma'am, this bird is fully loaded, which isn't good if what you say does happen

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Should work, as long as the being using it are from our phase of matter.  At least that's my theory, Phase shifting cloaks are hardly in my area of expertise.

CEO_Hansen says:
@CTO:  Are they online?

OPS_Barnes says:
::sends text message to tactical asking for a trace on the com signal::

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  Well, you're about to get a crash course Ec'Thel'lon.  ::grins::

Host SM-Trish says:
#COM: Huron:  An anomaly where you have lost your women?  This must be a joke.

CTO_Peters says:
@CEO: still trying to figure that out

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::rigs for plasma venting and sets the controls to be accessed from the bridge, then heads up there to initiate the maneuver::

CEO_Hansen says:
@::nods and moves over to another console, looking through the data::

OPS_Barnes says:
COM: Gorn: I wish it were, but I assure you, this is quite serious. Have you experienced anything... odd lately?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The Cardie weapons are online and ready to be armed.

CMO_Harek says:
Computer: Check the sensor reading for any correlation with the medical scans

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: If we can somehow screen the entire ship with phase discriminators, all we'd need is to disrupt the cloaks just enough...

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Dylan, how far ahead of us are they?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: We could set one of the secondary sensor pallets to shift through phase shifts, and let us know if anything is detected.  Kind of like using sonar on a subsurface vehicle, give us a direction and something to home in on.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The trail the Huron was following peters out...

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Shouldn't even need to do that.  If we find a phase shift being used, we can target it.

CTO_Peters says:
@::Eyes goes wide:: CEO: oh yaaa.  They are online and armed

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Indeed. It's worth a try. CO: Captain, permission to modify the secondary sensor pallets?

CMO_Harek says:
<Computer> Searching!

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: I can't tell for sure... ::swears:: Uhm, sir, the trail is dispersing too fast. We can continue on the same heading.

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods head::  XO:  Permission granted.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::mutters::  Self:  Great ...  ::looks over at Michelle::  CTO:  Disarming would probably be a good idea.  How much do you know about Cardassian weaponry?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::arrives on the bridge and heads to a console hoping it is engineering::CEO: I've got the plasma ready to vent when I push this control. The Huron should be able to find the trail then.

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Let's not lose them Dylan!  See if you can pick it up again.

Host XO_Woo says:
::turns back to the TO:: TO: Go ahead... ::moves behind him and brings up a monitor showing the scan's progress::

FCO_Roznine says:
::mutters and scans for the Cardassian ship's warp signature:: CO: Scanning for the ship's warp signature, sir.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The Cardie ship slips out of warp for one minute then changes directions.

CTO_Peters says:
@CEO: not much sorry, but I’m sure I can figure it out...

CEO_Hansen says:
@::looks over as Holly enters the bridge::  EO:  I guess we'll find out.

CMO_Harek says:
<Computer> No matches found!

CEO_Hansen says:
@CTO:  Do what you can to get the weapons disarmed.

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~CNS:  Randi, have you gotten to the bridge yet?~~~

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: Venting the plasma now! ::taps the control::

CTO_Peters says:
@::Nods:: CEO: disarm them manually....should be interesting

CMO_Harek says:
::brings up the time indexes of each strange energy reading with the reports of officers::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Sets computer to scan through phase shifts in a preset pattern, and to alert when any phase shifted items are discovered.::  XO:  If we get a blip, we can concentrate our search, that way we don't have to try an infinite number of phase shifts.

FCO_Roznine says:
::growls to himself as he scans the area, dropping from warp as the trail fizzles out:: CO: Searching.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::grins::  CTO:  Have fun.  And try not to blow us up.

OPS_Barnes says:
COM: Gorn: Are you still there?

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  I know it's frustrating Dylan, just hang in there.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::looks back down at her console, sifting through the database and trying to figure out what's going on::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~CO:  Sir, I am in a counseling session right now with several women.  I was on the bridge, but we are fully automated.  Vic is trying to take over manually.~~~

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~CNS:  Were you able to get your heading and coordinates?  We keep losing the ion trail.~~~

OPS_Barnes says:
::begins to think he is being ignored::

FCO_Roznine says:
::glances over his shoulder:: CO: Frustrating is not the word. ::increases the range of the scans.::

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: If they are indeed using phasing cloaks, they will be vulnerable to conventional weapons only while the discriminator is in effect. Assuming that they would be able to compensate quickly, perhaps you should send out security teams on each deck.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: Lt. has anyone tried accessing the bridge logs? Maybe they can tell us something about what happened here?

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~CO:  I was not able to see those readings Sir... I think that is one of the few things we are not able to read.~~~

CTO_Peters says:
@::Sighs and heads off to find the armory::

CEO_Hansen says:
@EO:  Working on it.

OPS_Barnes says:
::grumbles loudly:: Self: Well THAT was productive.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: They already are, once the order to provide escorts went away, I returned them to wide dispersion for the search.

CMO_Harek says:
::walks over to the XO:: XO: Do you mind if I scan you, I want to compare it with the scans taken early when you experienced the chills

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~CNS:  Just our luck!  Well, just keep me apprised of things if anything significant should happen.  And hang in there.~~~

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@!~~~CO:  Yes Sir I will, all is well for the moment.~~~

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Sir, I don't think the Gorn are willing and/or able to help us.

Host XO_Woo says:
::looks away from his monitor:: CMO: Go ahead, doctor.

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Well, you tried.  I guess I really wasn't putting all my money on them helping us.

Host SM-Trish says:
#COM: Gorn:  Yes we are here... but your signal is getting faint.

CMO_Harek says:
::takes out his medical tricorder and does a full sweep of the commander::

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Where are we at on this Commander?

Host XO_Woo says:
::frowns:: TO: Anything? Phase cloaks? Conventional cloaks?

OPS_Barnes says:
::turns around surprised:: COM: Gorn: What is your position, Gorn? ::boosts communications power::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Sec*: Be prepared to adjust weapons and 'corders for Phase shift checks.  We're testing a theory, and hoping to have an answer.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Nothing but static is heard as the last of the communication is heard from the Gorn.

FCO_Roznine says:
::wonders if beating the console will help in his search:: CO: I'm not getting anything yet.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::sighs and looks through the data displayed on the screen in front of her::

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: We're running the phase shift series right now... if there is anyone using cloaks on this vessel, we should receive notification shortly.

OPS_Barnes says:
Self: Blast! ::turns around:: TO: Ensign, see if you can trace that communication.

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  We need to get something fast.....or we'll lose them all together.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The TO senses a presence... it touches one of his antennae.

CTO_Peters says:
@::Wonders around looking for the weapon control room::

CMO_Harek says:
XO: Thank You, ::walks back over to the science station and downloads the tricorder readings::

CTO_Peters says:
@::Also looking for the fire control room::

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: No need to remind me of that... sir. ::bites back harsher words, knowing Ethan will pick up on it anyways::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Swirls, dropping to a kneeling stance, kicking leg out.::  Computer: Concentrate scans on my position!

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: I'm going to try and activate the viewer.

OPS_Barnes says:
::stands up:: TO: Are you alright, Ensign?

CEO_Hansen says:
@EO:  That's probably a good plan.  Maybe external communications will come up with it.

Host SM-Trish says:
<Computer>  TO:  Nothing in your area  but the bridge staff... repeat the question.

OPS_Barnes says:
::pulls a tricorder out and scans on TO's position::

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~FCO:  Ease up a bit Dylan.  Use your instincts.~~~

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Something brushed by me, don't know what it was.

FCO_Roznine says:
Computer: Using LRS, scan for ion trails, warp signatures or plasma conforming to the Cardassian ship's specifications.

Host CO_Knight says:
::gets up and looks over at Ec'Thel'lon::  TO:  What is it?

CMO_Harek says:
::downloads readings into station when the TO command to the computer, and runs over with his tricorder scanning::

FCO_Roznine says:
~~~CO: Yes... this is just so frustrating!~~~

CTO_Peters says:
@::Walks into a room that looks like a fire control room and looks around scratching her head trying to think of what to do next::

Host SM-Trish says:
<Computer>  FCO:  Heading for ion trail is 354.5 for Cardassian ship.

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Wait. You felt something?

CMO_Harek says:
TO: Where were you touched?

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Were you able to pick up on what it was?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: I wish I knew.  If it did, I'd be knocking it senseless about now.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::grumbles a bit, reading slowly considering everything is written in Cardassian::

FCO_Roznine says:
::smiles slightly:: CO: Seems I found them again. ::changes the ship's heading and sets off at top speed:: Computer: Thanks.

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks over at Dylan and smiles reassuringly::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::pushes several controls marked screen hoping to find the right one:: Self: I wonder why they have so many controls with the same name?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO/ CMO: Yes, something brushed my antenna.  Even if I wasn't on edge for invisible intruders, that gets my attention quick.

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: A phasing cloak would not allow the user to make any physical contact.

CTO_Peters says:
@::Tries her best to take weapons off line, while trying to read Cardassian::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The EO receives a small shock from the console.

CMO_Harek says:
TO: Which antenna, I want to scan it?

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  So the theory of a cloak goes right out the window.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Flood deck with anion particles, just to be safe.  CMO: Left one.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@Self: Ouch! ::pulls her hand away quickly::

Host SM-Trish says:
<Computer> TO: Flooding compartment now.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: The theory of a phasing cloak goes right out the window. Not conventional cloaks however.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::looks over::  EO:  You okay?

FCO_Roznine says:
::watches his console closely for any changes in heading::

CMO_Harek says:
::scans the TO left antenna::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: Based on what the Federation has seen, that would be correct.  However, we don't know what we're even looking for.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Could be some sort of non-corporeal life forms that evade sensors. ::puts the tricorder away, and sits back down at OPS::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::sucks her finger::CEO: I think so ma'am, just a slight shock.

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Flood the deck with tachyon particles as well.

Host CO_Knight says:
All:  So many questions and not a single answer.

CEO_Hansen says:
@EO:  Wiggle your fingers.

Host SM-Trish says:
<Computer>  TO:  Nothing abnormal on the scans.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: In a sense, sir, that qualifies as a "ghost."

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@:;wiggles her fingers::CEO: See, all there? ::smiles::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: What about a mist?  Tachyon's we'd need to scan for breaks in the pattern.  Cloaks are almost pointless in a nebula, though, as they leave "wakes".

CTO_Peters says:
@::Tried of looking, starts pushing buttons on the console to take weapons off line::

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Unfortunately Chris, you are right.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::nods::  EO:  Good.  No losing nerve endings on me, okay?

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: We cannot answer questions about things we neither understand, nor barely see. TO: Try that. We might as well try anything.

FCO_Roznine says:
::hopes they are catching up to the Cardassian ship::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The trail to the Cardie ship is once again lost...

OPS_Barnes says:
Self: Now, what does a crew full of Starfleet women and an Andorian security officer have in common...

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: ::hesitates:: We haven't tried simply talking to them... if they had any truly malicious intent...

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Really Mr. Woo?  I had no idea!  ::sarcastic::

CTO_Peters says:
@::Whistles as she waits to see if what she's doing is actually working::

FCO_Roznine says:
::swears loudly::

CMO_Harek says:
TO: Nothing here, I was hoping a could pick up some tissue or skin left behind.

FCO_Roznine says:
Computer: Scan for the Cardassian ship, maximum scanning range.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The CTO receives a slight shock... then the weapons are covered with an energy shield.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Clear anion particles, distribute cloud of gas to best reflect ultraviolet light.

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Dylan!  That will not be tolerated on my bridge.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: Lt. I'm not sure that I can access the viewer at the moment. I don't think someone wants us to see where we're headed.

FCO_Roznine says:
::closes his eyes for a moment:: CO: Aye, sir. Sorry, sir.

OPS_Barnes says:
::has an idea:: TO: I don't suppose you've come in contact with any good perfume lately?

CEO_Hansen says:
@EO:  Could you access it from another system?  Indirectly?

CTO_Peters says:
@::gets a shock:: Self: ouch....::tries again::

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: What if you broadcasted a ship-wide message to get their attention?

CMO_Harek says:
::walks back over to the science station and downloads new reading:: Computer: Scan All reading, display any differences and similarities

CMO_Harek says:
<Computer> Process will take 10min

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Clearly, whatever they are... they don't want this ship in the starship graveyard. Maybe we can discuss this with them.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: What do I look like, a courtesan?  I'm a soldier, no need for that kind of stuff.  It makes my job harder.

FCO_Roznine says:
::drops the ship from warp:: Computer: Scan at maximum range for the Cardassian ship, ion trail, warp signature or plasma trail.

CTO_Peters says:
@::Looks for the internal comm:: *CEO*: hello..Lt Hansen, you there?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: Aye ma'am. I might be able to do it from auxiliary control.

Host SM-Trish says:
<Computer> FCO:  Working.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::taps the comm::  *CTO*:  I'm here.

FCO_Roznine says:
::drums his fingers on the edge of the console::

OPS_Barnes says:
TO: Sorry Ensign, just looking for why this "ghost" might be interested in you. 

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: Permission to try and locate it ma'am?

CEO_Hansen says:
@::nods to Holly::

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  They've kidnapped my crew.  Do you think they are going to discuss things with me?

CMO_Harek says:
CO: How about a dog?

CTO_Peters says:
@CEO: I think I broke something, or the ship doesn't like me, it got a shock when I tried to take weapons offline

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  And if it's something that they want, why haven't they tried to communicate with us?

FCO_Roznine says:
:;ponders heading off on a random course, but decides against it::

CEO_Hansen says:
@::frowns::  *CTO*:  You didn't break anything.  Ensign Sparks was zapped, too.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Yes. They have kidnapped our crew. All the more reason not to escalate this any further. And, in a sense, they already did communicate with us. They're trying to scare us away. That's what they want...

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks at the CMO::  CMO:  A dog?

CTO_Peters says:
@*CEO*: sweet...I mean, yes ma'am, what do you need me to do next?

CMO_Harek says:
CO: Yes, many animals have an acute sense of smell and hearing, above that of most humanoid, They might be able to sense something we can't

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::checks the ship's layout and finds auxiliary control and heads there::

FCO_Roznine says:
Computer: Any progress on the scans?

CEO_Hansen says:
@*CTO*:  If you can't disarm the weapons themselves, see if you can disconnect the firing mechanism.

Host SM-Trish says:
<Computer>  FCO:  Still searching... check heading 354.7

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: What if we're thinking wrong.  I was thinking the normal phase shift, time based.  What if I'm looking in the wrong direction?

CTO_Peters says:
@*CEO*: and that would be where?

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Explain.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  So you're saying that you are scared?  I'm not scared, I'm getting angry.  Maybe we could try the dog theory.

CEO_Hansen says:
@*CTO*:  I don't know.  Look around the area you're in.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::makes her way through several decks covered with debris and finally locates the secondary control room and enters::Self: Boy what a mess in here!

OPS_Barnes says:
Computer: Hypothetical: What do all female officers assigned to this vessel, and Ensign Ec`Thel`Ion have in common?

FCO_Roznine says:
::points the ship on the heading given by the computer:: Computer: Use forward sensors to double-check this heading.

CMO_Harek says:
<Computer> Competed request, displaying results.

CMO_Harek says:
::looks through the computer results and everything seems normal::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: I'm sure you know about the quantum universe theory, where there are an infinite number of universes occupying the same space.  What if we're seeing beings who can move between dimensions, sticking somewhere between at times?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The women of the Cardie ship feel the unearthly presence again, and it seems each has their "ghost".  Panic breaks out!

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  Ec'Thel'lon, have security teams bring Aurora and Baby up to the bridge.

CTO_Peters says:
@Self: that doesn’t help.... ::Looks for a diagram

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Who and who?

FCO_Roznine says:
::tries searching for Randi mentally, closing his eyes to concentrate::

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: I implying nothing of the sort, but that we cannot give in to these scare tactics. But the ball is in their court right now - like you said, they have your crew.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::cringes a bit, uneasy with this sensation and goes back to sifting through the data on the console in front of her, trying to ignore it::

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  Aurora from my quarters, and Baby from Randi's.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: I am intrigued by this dog plan...

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::works on the console hoping not to get a shocking response this time::

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: How can we scan for something such as that?

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@*CEO*:  Maam, do we have company again?  ::tries to calm the women in her de facto office::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Oh, sorry, the pets.  Of course.  *Scoo/ Bee*: We need the Captain's cat and the Counselor's Dog up on the Bridge on the double.

CTO_Peters says:
@::Tries to shake off the uneasy feeling::

CEO_Hansen says:
@*CNS*:  I think so ....

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  The doctor is right......animals' senses are much stronger than ours.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Scoo>  *TO*: You have that backwards, I think.  Counselor has a Cat and Captain a dog.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Scoo*: Whatever, just get them.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: I have no idea, at the moment.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~FCO:  Roz, is that you?  Our visitors are back with us... and we still don't know where we are... tell the Captain... I have to go.~~~

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::gets a sudden shiver and looks around::

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Yes Eric, they do have our crew.  I just wish they would communicate with us and tell us what it is they want.

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: I'll check the Starfleet logs and see if there have been any past encounters with such beings.

OPS_Barnes says:
Computer: Locate all nearby Federation vessels.

FCO_Roznine says:
~~~CNS: Ok. I'm trying to follow you...~~~ ::doesn't finish his sentence as he feels Randi's presence withdraw::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Bring up all files referring to cross-dimensional transport.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  All attempts for the moment are being blocked to the women on the Cardie ship.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: OK sir, but it is just a theory.  Kinda like the phase shift theory.

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: You won't have much luck with that sir, I've tried it.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::is getting frustrated with all this work and not getting any results::

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Captain... just had word from Randi. She says their 'visitors' are back, but they don't know where they are.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::gets an idea and tries to see what computer programs are currently running::

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Theories are good. They're all we have at the moment.

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks over at Dylan::  FCO:  Dylan, I know you are concerned, but leave the communication with Randi to me.

CTO_Peters says:
@::Gets a bit nervous and heads back towards the bridge::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The computer shows the CEO that are on a predetermined course, but with no coordinates.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::heads back to the bridge again still wondering what else she can try::

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, sir. I was just trying to see if I could get a sense of where they are. She spoke to me.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::looks at the data and taps a few buttons to take the program offline::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Scoo> *TO*: This better be good, this cat is shredding my boots.  Ooof, Ok, got 'em.  Be right up.

Host XO_Woo says:
*Scoo* Your sacrifice is noted. But please hurry.

CTO_Peters says:
@::Sighs as she gets back to the bridge:: CEO: couldn't find anything ma'am

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The CEO receives a small shock... then printing comes up "Do NOT try to attempt entering this program... if you do, this ship will self destruct."

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Bee>  ::Enters Bridge with Aurora, feeding her scraps of food to keep her following.::

FCO_Roznine says:
::punches in a heading:: Computer: Results of the scans, please? Either on the heading supplied earlier or on LRS in any direction.

CEO_Hansen says:
@CTO:  Nothing?  ::pulls her hand back::  Self:  Ouch.  ::looks down at the screen and perks a brow::  Self:  Well this is a bit of a problem ...

CTO_Peters says:
@CEO: you ok...?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As Baby and Aurora enter the bridge, Baby heads to Roz, and Aurora to the Captain... but both stop, their hair rising on their backs.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Scoo>  ::Enters Bridge, barely holding onto the cat.::  TO: You owe me, bug boy.  Big time.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::enters the bridge again::CEO: Ma'am, as near as I can figure, this ship has all it's systems locked so that no one can access them.

CEO_Hansen says:
@CTO:  I got zapped.  I'm fine.

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks down at Aurora::  Aurora:  What is it girl?

CTO_Peters says:
@CEO: I’m out of ideas...

CMO_Harek says:
::walks over towards the animals and scans them::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Scoo: Fine, I won't beat you as bad in the next dri...  ::Trails off at the animals reaction, slowly lifting Phaser and looking around Bridge.::  Scoo/ Bee: Don't leave yet, we may need you here.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::turns and looks over at Holly::  EO:  Then I have a new task.  See if you can get the self-destruct system offline.  Completely.  Delete the option.

FCO_Roznine says:
::sets a course:: CO: I'm going out on a limb here... it felt like Randi was in that direction. ::sees Baby::

Host XO_Woo says:
Scoo: Hey! I do not want to hear that sort of thing in the future. Is that clear?

FCO_Roznine says:
<Baby> ::looks unerringly into the middle distance, like only a cat can::

CTO_Peters says:
@::Takes a seat:: CEO: what did the screen say?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: I'll try ma'am, but this ship just isn't letting any of us deactivate anything.

Host CO_Knight says:
::concentrates and speaks with Aurora::  All:  They're both sensing an alien presence.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Scoo> XO: What?  That he owes me?  As he so freely pointed out, he can return the "favor".

CEO_Hansen says:
@CTO/EO:  There's a program running that's taking us to an undisclosed location.  If I turn it off, the ship will self-destruct.  I want that option taken away.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Scoo: Quiet, be on your toes.  Something's here.

CMO_Harek says:
::elevated heart rates,  increased adrenaline levels: CO: They are definitely responding to something

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::knows where the tactical console is now, and looks it over::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Aurora and Baby both begin to stalk their prey on the bridge... each leading to the CO's location.

Host XO_Woo says:
Scoo: No. What you called Ensign Ec'Thel'Ion. But I will speak to you further on that later.

CTO_Peters says:
@CEO: well maybe we should stop trying to stop it, hopefully the Huron can catch up...I really don't want to die if we keep trying things

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Point us in the right direction, the watchdogs and I will handle 'em.

FCO_Roznine says:
<Baby> ::growls deep in her throat, and starts stalking what she senses, heading for the CO::

CEO_Hansen says:
@::closes up the program and goes back to looking through data on the ship's systems::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::nods to Lt. Hansen and looks for the off switch as it were::

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks down at the two of them::  Aurora:  Have you found something?

FCO_Roznine says:
::ignores the animals, trying to get the right heading::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The CO feels a presence, then turns ice cold...

FCO_Roznine says:
<Baby> ::crouches low, focused on her prey::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra:  Take the weapons.  ::Slips away from console, following Aurora closely.::

Host XO_Woo says:
::focuses the internal sensors on the CO, making adjustments as the dogs continue::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Sets Phaser to Wide-angle stun, setting 1.::

FCO_Roznine says:
::turns as Baby growls::

Host CO_Knight says:
::feels his body temperature drop::

OPS_Barnes says:
::looks at CO, concerned:: CO: Sir, are you alright?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Aloud: Come out, come out, where ever you are.  And meet the nice Phaser that came from afar.

Host XO_Woo says:
BEINGS: Please cease and desist! We mean you no harm whatsoever! OPS: Stay away.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::finds the program that Lt. Hansen mentioned, and looks for the parameters that will shut it down::

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Call for medical assistance.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::rubs her head a bit, starting to get flustered with walking into so many walls::

Host CO_Knight says:
All:  Stay back for now.  It's very difficult for me to move.

CTO_Peters says:
@::Tries to keep an eye out while the others work on the program::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Baby crouches and is ready to leap at what she is sensing.

Host CO_Knight says:
<Aurora>  ::still showing her teeth and growling::

FCO_Roznine says:
<Baby> ::wriggles her hind legs, ready to leap::

CMO_Harek says:
::brings out his medical tricorder::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The Cardie ship drops out of warp, and comes to a dead stop...

OPS_Barnes says:
"Beings:" Who are you?

FCO_Roznine says:
::attention completely focused on the animals now::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: Ma'am, forward motion has ceased.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::feels the ship stop and taps on her console, trying to find the coordinates::  EO:  I see that ...

CTO_Peters says:
@CEO: what did you do...?

Host XO_Woo says:
::hurries back to the internal sensors::

Host CO_Knight says:
::continues to try to move, but finds it difficult::

CEO_Hansen says:
@::shrugs::  CTO:  Nothing.  As far as I know.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::checks the readings::Self: We have stopped dead.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Sir, if they've compromised the Captain's safety, we have to do...something!  ::Has Phaser raised, darting about the general direction of the Captain.::

CMO_Harek says:
CO: What do you mean difficult, are you being restrained?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::checks the power levels noting that they seem just fine::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The computer announces it has found the ion trail of the Cardie ship.

OPS_Barnes says:
Computer: Scan for ANY possible signs of communication from this "entity."

FCO_Roznine says:
<Baby> ::gaze firmly fixed on her target, waiting for the right moment to jump::

CEO_Hansen says:
@::shifts uneasily in her chair::  Self:  It can't be this easy ...

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO:  Not restrained.  It's just difficult for me to move.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Keep scanning for Phase shifts in the dimensional variety.  Try realigning the Phase intermix settings with the Quantum signature status circuits.

FCO_Roznine says:
Computer: Set heading and engage at high warp. ::doesn't look away from the two animals::

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Indeed. But as you may recall, I was attacked by this weapon as well. And the sensation passed within minutes. CMO: Are there any differences between the captain and myself?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Three more presences have entered the bridge, as the animals detect them, they each turn, seeking new prey, but not leaving the CO's side.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: I don't think we did anything. It's as if this ship has a life of it's own.

CTO_Peters says:
@::looks on the console to see where they are::

OPS_Barnes says:
All: I think we have more company...

CEO_Hansen says:
@EO:  Which is why I don't much care for this situation.  Why did it stop?

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Can we initiate a subspace bubble around the bridge?

FCO_Roznine says:
<Baby> ::turns her head, looking at the new arrivals, but doesn't leave her position.::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Angeltra>: TO: If you say so, will those systems even work together?  ::Tries to implement changes.::

Host CO_Knight says:
<Aurora>  ::growls even louder and poised to attack::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: If this is a predetermined course, then perhaps we have reached our destination?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Sure, we do it all the time.  Shields.  Haven't worked this far, though.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  An announcement is heard over the Cardie communication systems.  "You are now ours... we will soon take you to our universe.  Stay calm, do not touch anything and all will be well."

CEO_Hansen says:
@::goes back to tapping on her console and searching for their coordinates::  EO:  But where are we?  ::glares up at the ceiling at the comm::

FCO_Roznine says:
::looks very worried about the situation:: ~~~CO: Are you alright?~~~

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::hears the communication and looks around::CEO: I think our hosts have just made themselves known.

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~FCO:  Don't worry, I feel fine.  I just can't move.~~~

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods at Ethan, but doesn't stop worrying::

CEO_Hansen says:
@EO:  Unless it's a recording.

FCO_Roznine says:
<Baby> ::growls louder, wriggling her hind legs, almost impatient to attack::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: No way of knowing ma'am, but we now know that this seems to have been planned from the beginning.

CMO_Harek says:
::checks the CO scans with the computer:: XO: They scan are very similar, but I have no records of anything like this.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Angeltra>:  TO: Nothing yet, I'm going to run a check and incorporate different energy systems into the search, see if anything comes up.  ::Starts scanning for energy systems above and below normal scanning modes.::

OPS_Barnes says:
Into Space: Is anyone there? Can you hear us?

CEO_Hansen says:
@EO:  It was planned.  Why else would there be a program running to take us here?  Wherever here is ...  ::looks down at her console::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Get me a target, man.  Even the playing field.

CTO_Peters says:
@::Sits back and listens as the engineers talk::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::shrugs and looks down at the console she's been working on::Self: Darn aliens!

Host SM-Trish says:
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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Four, Episode Twenty-Two (Mission #149)
"Ghost Town, Part VI"
Original Air Date: 10304.05
Executive Producer Jamie Osborn