Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10304.12

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
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
 Martin Lemmen as CSO Edward Bluestine
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre, SM
 
Host CNS-McIntyre says:
USS Huron 10304.12 Ghost Town Part VII

Host SM-Trish says:
The women of the Huron are infuriated at the entities statement.  What will they do to change their circumstances?  Meanwhile, the men of the Huron are at an impasse with the entities on the bridge.

Host SM-Trish says:
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Host CO_Knight says:
::on the bridge, still unable to move and waiting to see what Aurora and Baby will do next::

Host XO_Woo says:
::bites his lower lip - under his breath:: TO: Quickly... set up a static warp bubble and implement it on my mark... I want the animals to lead us right to them, then surround them with the bubble... If these are beings from another dimensional layer, the static warp bubble should keep them in the subspace layer...

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::standing on the Cardassian bridge listening to the eerie voice::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge, Phaser aimed in general direction of the Captain and the presumed location of the aliens.::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Angeltra>  ::Scanning for any unusual energy readings he can think of, looking for a lock on the beings.::

FCO_Roznine says:
::watches the two animals, the ship racing towards its destination::

OPS_Barnes says:
::a little bit unnerved, manning his station on the bridge::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO: What do you make of that ma'am?

CTO_Peters says:
@::Wondering what to do next::

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: What's the status of the energy readings now?...

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  Easy Ec'Thel'lon.  Just don't get trigger-happy.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra:  Where are they, Ensign?  Give me a location before something happens!

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Aurora and Baby suddenly calm down... the entities seems to have left, and the captain regains his mobility.

CSO_Bluestine says:
::on the bridge the Huron, glancing at the CO who's obviously in a slightly awkward situation::  Self: Jeezz....I hope we will be able to solve this soon...  ::a bit stressed out he looks back at his readings as it displays the reading a circle one meter around the Captain::

CMO_Harek says:
::runs further scans on the CO::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Won't happen, sir.  But also not going to let intruders waltz about a restricted area unchallenged!

CTO_Peters says:
@::Looks over at the EO:: EO: Any idea what to do now? I really don't want to sit here till what ever is suppose to happen, happens..

Host CO_Knight says:
::takes a step away from his chair and turns and faces it::  All:  Where did they go?  Are they still present?

FCO_Roznine says:
::sees Baby relax, and Ethan able to move again. Gives a big sigh of relief, then turns back to his console::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@*CTO*:  I am still needed for counseling, have we made any progress on getting into the ships systems?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Swirls about nervously.::  Angeltra: Can you detect them?  Where are they?

CMO_Harek says:
CO: I'm getting normal reading from you, but that still doesn't explain what is happening.

CSO_Bluestine says:
::glances and blinks:: CO: It appears they are all gone.... who knows where...

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: We're still on their trail, sir. I can't give you and ETA as yet.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO: Well it seems like whoever has us doesn't want us to touch the controls, so I suppose that all we can do is wait until we get to where they are taking us.

OPS_Barnes says:
::notices a drop off on sensors:: XO: They seem to have left the bridge, sir.

Host XO_Woo says:
CSO: How did the energy signs disappear? Did they dissipate?

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Eric, I take it the static bubble didn't contain them.

CTO_Peters says:
@::Looks for the intercom:: *CNS*:not yet, still working on it

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Angeltra>:  TO: Nothing I can get.  It would seem we don't interest them any longer.

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Were you able to get any readings on them....anything at all?

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@*CTO*:  If you need me, just call.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Actually, it was not implemented yet. ::groans::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Returns to Tactical to continue searching.::

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Well hopefully we'll get the chance again.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Sorry sir, that was my fault.  I misunderstood what the Commander wanted to do.  It will be set up for the next time.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The Cardie ship systems begin to power up again... the engines engage and go to impulse.

CSO_Bluestine says:
::nods at the CO::  CO: Checking now, Captain... ::looks down on his console, quickly accessing the latest sensor data::

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: They managed to disappear before we placed the bubble... could they have recognized a possible danger to such a bubble?

Host CO_Knight says:
::turns his attention to Dylan::  FCO:  Are we still in pursuit?

CTO_Peters says:
@::Shrugs:: EO: feels so hopeless....I hate it.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  That is a strong possibility Eric.  It seems we still don't know a thing about them.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO: Ma'am, do you think that these kidnappers will let me access the long-range scanners? That way maybe I can get a fix on the Huron at least.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Are you able to establish contact with Lt. McIntyre, captain?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Aurora jumps up on the Captain, licking his face, and Baby goes to the FCO, rubbing his leg for attention.

CSO_Bluestine says:
CO: Captain...it is odd that both Aurora and Baby did detect those beings.....

CTO_Peters says:
@EO: have we been able to access anything?

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Aye, sir. I'm scanning ahead to see how far we are from the Cardassian ship. ::feels Baby rubbing his leg, and leans down to scratch her ears::

Host CO_Knight says:
::falls into his chair as Aurora jumps onto his lap::  XO:  One moment, I'll check.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Reconfigures sensors to scan the upper sound frequencies, the ones dogs can detect but not most humanoids.::  Angeltra/ Scoo/ Bee: Try and see what you can do about setting the scanners to, well, scent.  Like the dog and rabbit would be able to detect.

CSO_Bluestine says:
CO: We may be able to speculate on their perception...and possibly come up with something to adequately detect them...

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO: So far, all I've been able to do is get the SIF up when we first arrived and I was able to vent some plasma.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Bee>: TO: Cat, sir.  Dog and cat.

Host XO_Woo says:
CSO, CO: It does suggest that the beings are not entirely energy based - or even carbon-based - but... that's just speculation.

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Understood.  Get on it Edward.

CSO_Bluestine says:
::nods::  CO: Aye, Captain

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~CNS:  Randi, can you still hear me?~~~

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods at Eric::

CSO_Bluestine says:
::nods again::  CO, XO: I would have to concur with Commander Woo on that...

FCO_Roznine says:
::ponders putting Baby on his lap while working::

Host XO_Woo says:
::watches the CO as he tries to re-establish a link with Randi...::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO: Well let me see if I can access the sensors from another source. ::smiles and ducks under the science console::

CTO_Peters says:
@::Sighs:: EO: ok, try and see if we can use scanners, either find the Huron, or where ever we are headed

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Bee:  I don't care what it's called, check what it can sense and we can't.  I'm sick of being outmaneuvered by our invisible "friends".

CSO_Bluestine says:
::taps a few buttons and brings up the data available on the perceptions methods typically used by said two animals::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::pulls off the panel cover and looks inside::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~CO:  Yes Sir... nothing to report except we went dead stop for a while and we are now moving again.  It feels like impulse instead of warp, but I can't tell for sure.~~~

Host XO_Woo says:
CSO: Can you scan Baby and Aurora to determine which receptors were activated?

CTO_Peters says:
@::Watches the EO:: EO: at less one of us knows what there doing

FCO_Roznine says:
::makes a minor course correction, and pick Baby up, placing her on his lap::

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~CNS:  Is everyone still okay?  Have you been able to determine your heading?~~~

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::examines the internal workings and sighs::CTO: Ma'am these are strange configurations in here but I think I understand it.

Host CO_Knight says:
::motions for Aurora to sit in the CNS's chair to get her off his lap::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: Um, sirs?  I have a question.  For the time being, only our female crew is missing, but the ships in the graveyard are completely empty.  Is it possible they were taken as...bait?

CSO_Bluestine says:
XO: Good idea, Sir...  the internal sensors should have information on that...  ::accesses the internal sensors and brings up the time frame in which Baby and Aurora first detected the beings and runs a comparison, before - after::  analysis running now, Commander...

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  Bait, Ec'Thel'lon?  Explain.

CMO_Harek says:
XO: Ocelot use keen sight and hearing abilities to hunt

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~CO:  Everyone is well... well you have a bunch of mad women.  Whoever has us says we are theirs... and all will be well.  You can imagine how well that went over!  We cannot tell where we are at the moment but I trust we are working as  fast as we can to make things work.~~~

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO: Ok I've located the isolinear chips for the sensors. ::under her breath:: I think.

CTO_Peters says:
@EO: do yours best, but be careful please

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: The other ships were completely abandoned.  We have our male staff.  What if it's not the crew they are after, what if they want the ship back in the yard for something?

FCO_Roznine says:
::idly scratches Baby's ears as he watches his console::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO: I will do my best ma'am.

Host CO_Knight says:
::chuckles::  ~~~CNS:  I'm sure they don't know who they are up against with all of you onboard.  We are still in pursuit as well.  Keep me updated.~~~

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Sorry sir, I'll get Scoo and Bee on the Bubble.  I want Angeltra on the sensors, as he is the most skilled with them.

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: For what purpose? The vessels in the graveyard were only slightly better than derelict.

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  But we didn't move the ship out of there.  It moved on it's own.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::pulls out a chip and reverses it then does the same with the next two::

CTO_Peters says:
@::Watches on:: EO: what are you doing exactly?

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Have them liaise with Engineering.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: I don't know.  I just know that they only took half the crew, or less, and left us able to pursue.  If it was crew they were after, why not take them all?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The LRS come online.

FCO_Roznine says:
::the computer finishes interpreting the sensor data and spits out an answer:: CO: Captain. We're about 15 minutes from the Cardassian ship's last known location.

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  I agree Ec'Thel'lon.  Why didn't they take us all?

CSO_Bluestine says:
XO: Commander...  ::glances at the analysis results::  I've got something you might want to see...  ::points at his console::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Aye sir.  Scoo/ Bee: Work with Engineering, make sure we can implement a Warp Bubble with a minimum of warning.  If they come back, I want to be ready.

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Oh... so what you're saying is... they took the women, so we could pilot the HURON back to the Graveyard?

Host XO_Woo says:
TO, CO: Excuse me. ::walks over to the CSO's console:: CSO: What is it, ensign?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO: I think I've got it. I reversed the isolinear chips and so far no shocks. Can you check to see if the LRS on line?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Or to somewhere.  If they have a base, I would think that it wouldn't be too near the graveyard so as to attract search parties, but not too far as the ships need to be, well, stored?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The Cardie ship engages and goes to warp 9.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO/TO:  Okay, help me out here.  They want the Huron back at the graveyard?  For what purpose?

CTO_Peters says:
@::Feels the ship go to warp:: EO: did you do that ? ::frowns:: this isn't working.,.

CSO_Bluestine says:
::moves his hand over the readouts, pointing out the activation of certain parts of the animal's brains::  XO: As you can see, the moment Baby and Aurora detected the beings you can see here, that their alpha brain waves detected them...

CSO_Bluestine says:
XO: Since normal humanoids have beta brain waves, it can explain why we cannot "detect" or sense them...

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::crawls back out from under the console::CTO: The sensors are online but I didn't do anything to the engines from here.

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks over at Aurora::  Aurora:  Nice job girl!

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Fuel?  Oxygen?  Replicators?  Hard to say.  But I think it's a safe guess that they, whatever they are, want something.  Want it bad enough to risk prodding us.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: Lt. can you get a fix on the Huron now?

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  Now, if we could only hang on to them and figure out how to communicate with them.

FCO_Roznine says:
::scratches Baby's ears again:: Baby: Good going, Miss Cat. ::grins down at the upturned face::

Host XO_Woo says:
CSO: Alpha brain waves? Is that a typical response of perception with these animals?

CTO_Peters says:
@EO: Good work. ::winks::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: The brothers are working with the remaining Engineering staff to have a warp bubble set up to try and net them.  It's a good a shot as any, I guess.

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO:  Oh Doctor, before I forget......excellent suggestion on bringing the animals up here.

CMO_Harek says:
::hears the CSO conversation:: CSO: Were the alpha brain waves lower or higher than normal CO: No problem

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  This time, as soon as any one of us feels something, I want that bubble in place immediately.

CSO_Bluestine says:
XO: I'm not entirely sure.... but we know that animals often can sense more specific things then we for that matter....so yes, apparently their alpha wave brain pattern could very well be the key in this...

CEO_Hansen says:
@::looks down at the console in front of her::  EO:  Indeed I do.

FCO_Roznine says:
::checks the schematic in front of him, and the time remaining::

CSO_Bluestine says:
CMO: Not sure... let me check...  ::checks his readings for the CMO's question::

Host XO_Woo says:
CSO: How do you propose we use this understanding to our advantage?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::smiles at Miccy::CTO: Think that we might be able to slow this ship down if we try going in the back door to their systems like I just did with the sensors?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Angeltra> CSO: Can we reset the sensors to use that difference?

CTO_Peters says:
@EO: should I give the tac console the same treatment...I watched you, shouldn't be that hard?

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Dylan, are we closing in?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: Thank goodness. I hope the Captain has found us.

CEO_Hansen says:
@EO:  Maybe we can find some way to contact them.

CSO_Bluestine says:
XO: Good question, I'm currently thinking if any device we have onboard could help us with that...    Angeltra: I doubt that....since sensors can only detect wave patterns...not actually use it to scan with so to speak....

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: We're close to their last known position. I'm scanning ahead to see if, when and where they started moving again.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO: Just don't use the usual means. I think that somehow this ship senses when we are trying to access the controls from the main consoles.

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Do we have them on sensors at all?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The Cardie ship is heading towards the Delta Triangle in the Beta Quadrant... unknown territory.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Angeltra> CSO: Perhaps.  We'll see.  ::Starts looking into Alpha Waves, seeing if he can reconfigure sensors to detect them.::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: Lt. maybe we could piggyback a comm signal using the sensors and send the Huron our coordinates.

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Not yet, sir. I need to stop at their last position, and scan for the warp and ion trails again.

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Looks like whatever they are, they know to keep you on your toes!

CTO_Peters says:
@::Moves over to the tac console:: EO: how long till the ship catches on?

CEO_Hansen says:
@::nods::  EO:  Do it.  We have to let them know we can see them and we're still alive.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Okay, have we come up with any theories yet?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO: I don't know, but we may only have a few minutes to attempt it.

FCO_Roznine says:
::mutters softly under his breath and looks at Ethan:: CO: You have no idea how much fun that is. ::sarcasm very evident in his voice:: We're nearing their last known position. Dropping from warp in 2 minutes.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Do you think you can reconfigure sensors that way?  I've never heard of that working like that.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  An entity appears near the FCO and Baby stands up straight, digging her claws into the FCO's legs... she begins to hiss, bringing Aurora to her side.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Nothing solid. However, the fact that the pets detected the creatures is most intriguing - ::looks behind the CO as the animals seem to go wild::

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks over at Baby::  TO:  Get that static bubble in place!

CSO_Bluestine says:
XO: Sir...I'm wondering...do we have any equipment that would enable us to make perception through alpha waves visual...?

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Ensign! The static warp bubble!

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Angeltra>:  TO: Last Chief was very creative  with sensors, taught me a bunch.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO: Miccy, give me our coordinates and I'll try sending them to the Huron.

FCO_Roznine says:
::hisses in pain as Baby digs her claws into his legs:: ALL: There is one next to me.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Scoo: Initiate Bubble, now!  <Scoo>  ::Scrambles to input the commands and initiate the bubble.::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  In the space of a few seconds, the coordinates of the Cardie ship flash across the consoles on the bridge.

CTO_Peters says:
@::Sends what she can over to the EO::

OPS_Barnes says:
::notices the cat digging into FCO's leg:: FCO: Are you alright?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Almost leaps to the ramp and down to the center of the Bridge, Phaser drawn almost by reaction.::

Host XO_Woo says:
CSO: Status?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::is getting really tired of doing everything on the floor scrunched under a console::

Host XO_Woo says:
::looks around at the consoles around the bridge:: Self: What is this?...

FCO_Roznine says:
::sees something on his console through the tears in his eyes:: CO: I have something on my console. ::turns to Chris:: OPS: You try having talons digging into your legs... no I'm not alright!

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Scoo: Do you have it set yet?  Hurry!

Host CO_Knight says:
::motions to the doctor::  CMO:  Doctor, see if Dylan is okay.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The energy being is captured inside the warp bubble for a few seconds, making it visible.  A vague humanoid creature is seen, then disappears causing the bubble to collapse.

OPS_Barnes says:
::looks over at helm console:: FCO/CO: Appears to be coordinates for the Cardassian vessel.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Scoo>  ::Inputs the last commands, activating the Bubble.::  TO: Done!  It should be forming now!

CSO_Bluestine says:
::accesses the science library::  XO: Commander, I'm currently searching for a way for us to make the perception of alpha waves visual for us...

FCO_Roznine says:
::knows better than to disengage a feline who has its claws dug in::

Host CO_Knight says:
All:  Did everyone see that?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Dives towards the bubble, grabbing thin air before crumpling up in a ball in front of the viewer.::

OPS_Barnes says:
*CMO*: Medical team to the bridge, please.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Was it just me, or was the creature humanoid in appearance?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO/CEO: Now we wait to see if the Huron got the signal.

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: Aye sir, definitely looked humanoid. 

Host XO_Woo says:
CSO: Great. Keep me informed.

FCO_Roznine says:
::blinks away the tears:: CO: Do we change our heading for those co-ordinates?

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  It was definitely humanoid.

CTO_Peters says:
@EO: but I hate waiting...

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Yes Dylan, immediately.

CEO_Hansen says:
@EO:  Hopefully.  I'm getting tired of this.  ::looks over at some of the women who are obviously irritated by the situation::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Leaps up and back towards Tactical.::  Scoo:  Have those things ready to go at a moments notice.  This time cover the Bridge with multiple bubbles, make him break through an onion shell, so to speak.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: We're on the right track with this warp bubble, then.

CSO_Bluestine says:
::blinks with his eyes, having seen the entity::  Self: Ok...what now....

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Good eye for picking up on those coordinates Chris.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  An energy being is felt next to the CEO and EO.  Suddenly sparks begin to fly from the panel.  Both jump back, unhurt.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Yes, it would seem we are.  Good idea.  Almost had the thing.

FCO_Roznine says:
::taps the change of course into the navigational computers and sets the ship on its new course, warp 9.96:: CO: We're off.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: How strange, that we received coordinates, during the appearance of one sole entity...

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::smiles and sits there on the floor for a moment::CTO: We all do ma'am, but this time we have no choice.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Maybe this one is trying to help us?  What do you think?

CEO_Hansen says:
@::jumps back as sparks fly from the panel and blinks::  All:  What the heck was that?!

FCO_Roznine says:
::removes Baby from his lap and turns his chair around:: CO: I'd say, whoever it was gave us what we needed.

CMO_Harek says:
::walks over the CSO console:: CSO: If the animals detected these things with alpha brain waves, maybe we have to increase alpha waves in the human brain to detect them

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::rolls away from the console::All: I think we've been found out.

CTO_Peters says:
@::Tries not to laugh:: EO: ha! I knew something was going to go wrong...::sits down::

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: I'd like to think that... but thoughts of baiting us still resound in my mind.

CMO_Harek says:
::goes over to Dylan::

CEO_Hansen says:
@::perks a brow at Michelle's laugh::  CTO:  That was a little uncalled for.

Host XO_Woo says:
FCO: How long will it take us to arrive at the new coordinates?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Angeltra>: TO: What if we use a weak bubble, maybe we can let it be seen without making it feel caged?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  A voice is heard by all the women... we have told you NOT to interfere. Next time, one of you might be injured... we do not wish that.  Soon you will be one of us.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: I hope the counselor is having better luck with the rest of the ladies.

FCO_Roznine says:
::turns to his console again :: XO: Just a moment.

FCO_Roznine says:
::taps in a command:: XO: 15 minutes.

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  These coordinates......did any of those ion trails lead to them?

CSO_Bluestine says:
::glances at the CMO::  CMO: Is that safe from a medical perspective ?

CTO_Peters says:
@CEO: well what else do you recommend, we sit here and stress our self out?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::jumps up and looks at the two women::CTO/CEO: Uh oh!

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@*CEO*: Vic, I just had a mental message, but the way it was phrased was if everyone heard it.  Did you hear it?

CEO_Hansen says:
@CTO:  No.  But laughing at a situation such as this is uncalled for at the moment.  You can laugh later, okay?

CTO_Peters says:
@EO: what...?

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: I can't say. We didn't scan the area we were in... and we weren't at the Cardassian ship's last location when we changed course.

Host XO_Woo says:
FCO: thanks, Dylan.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra:  Devious.  I like that.  XO/ CO: Ensign Angeltra just had an idea.  I was thinking try and use multiple bubbles to hold them in place longer.  He's thinking maybe we can use it in a weaker setting, maybe see the thing without making it feel threatened... until we have it in our grasp.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO: That voice again.

CEO_Hansen says:
@*CNS*:  I heard it, Randi.  It's starting to get frustrating.

CTO_Peters says:
@::Frowns:: CEO: fine, EO: sorry about the laughing...

CMO_Harek says:
::takes out his dermal regenerator ant heals  the FCO leg::

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: An excellent idea. Make the necessary modifications.

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  Then that's what we'll try next time.  Nice work.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO: It's alright ma'am. We all need to release the tension once in a while.

FCO_Roznine says:
::flashes a brilliant smile at Harek:: CMO: Thanks, Doc.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@CEO*:  Great... I just get the majority calmed down and they have to do this... Holler if I am needed.  Randi out.

CTO_Peters says:
@::Wants to start chanting "One of us, One of us".  EO: that was freaky...wonder what "one of us" is?

CEO_Hansen says:
@*CNS*:  I will.

FCO_Roznine says:
::turns:: CMO: What would the result be in a Betazoid?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: It wasn't me, but we'll have both options ready to go, in case the thing doesn't want to talk.  ::Nods to Scoo and assists him in the set up.::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO: I have no idea, but I don't think I want to find out.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::sighs, slightly frustrated and stares at the consoles around her, not quite sure what other route they could take to get out of here::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::walks over to the helm position and looks at it, not touching it of course.

CSO_Bluestine says:
Self: HHmmm...odd...

Host XO_Woo says:
::looks over at the CSO:: CSO: What is it? Speak up...

Host CO_Knight says:
All:  Is there any way to find out what it is that keeps these things coming and going onboard the Huron?  They seem to come when we appear to be closing in on the Cardassian ship.

CTO_Peters says:
@::Gets up and starts walking around chanting one of us quietly, wondering what "one of us" really was::

CMO_Harek says:
CSO: We use alpha wave, as one method to treat insomnia,

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Distraction.  They want to keep us nervous.  Nerves don't usually lead to reasonable thinking.

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  Understandable philosophy.

CSO_Bluestine says:
::looks up at the XO::  XO: Sorry, Sir...  my mind is hurting thinking with these sorts of brain waves...  ::sighs::

FCO_Roznine says:
::sighs as he looks at his ruined uniform, and turns his attention to his console::

Host CO_Knight says:
::grins::  XO:  You're starting to catch things like a Betazoid!

CSO_Bluestine says:
::nods::  CMO: Let's assume that can work...how do you suggest we do that...?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::moves over to the engineering location and reads the controls again not touching them::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Which would also explain why they took women and left men.  Make us think less rationally and revert to old, sexist ideas of chivalry or something.

CMO_Harek says:
FCO: It would increase their ability

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  So in your opinion, do you think they took our women because they actually think they are the weaker of the sexes?

CMO_Harek says:
CSO: Since alpha waves control relaxation, we would be inducing sleep. Maybe we can only see them in a relaxed state, like creatures invading your dreams

FCO_Roznine says:
CMO: The question then would be, would the heightened ability enable a Betazoid to detect these beings and or communicate with them?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  A thought appears in the Captains mind, "They are ours... leave and they will not be harmed.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: That, or... they simply like their women. ::shrugs::

Host CO_Knight says:
::his mind focuses on some words that come into his head::

CTO_Peters says:
@CEO: so what next ma'am?  ::Runs her fingers over the console but not touching and buttons::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: On the contrary.  It's because they are, in many cases, more rational, less prone to wild "I can do it all" fantasies.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO, TO: Which, of course, places them in greater danger.

CEO_Hansen says:
@CTO:  I was about to ask that same question ...  ::shakes her head lightly::

CMO_Harek says:
FCO: I won't know until we try, the other option is using alpha waves to put someone to sleep and see if they can be detected that way

CSO_Bluestine says:
::nods:: CMO: Let's try that...  we would need to inject a few Betazoid aboard and see what they can deliver us..  ::smiles::

CMO_Harek says:
All: Any volunteers

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: After all, would Chief Peters have gone diving across the Bridge, trying to tackle a target wrapped in a Warp bubble?

FCO_Roznine says:
::looks at Ethan:: CO: I'll volunteer... you're not an option in this case.

CMO_Harek says:
CSO: We won't inject we'll use an alpha wave inducers.

CTO_Peters says:
@CEO: sit back and enjoy the ride...the movie for this flight will be....::Continues on::

CEO_Hansen says:
@::eyes Michelle and goes back to trying to think of something to do, thinking that she's taking this situation much too lightly::

Host XO_Woo says:
CMO: Are there any risks with this option?

Host CO_Knight says:
CO:  No you won't Dylan.  You are not a full Betazoid, it might not work.

Host CO_Knight says:
All:  Everyone keep quiet for one moment.  I've just received some sort of thought from what I believe are these beings.

FCO_Roznine says:
::bites his lip, waiting to speak up::

CSO_Bluestine says:
::nods::  CMO: You're the doctor...

CMO_Harek says:
XO: If we increase the alpha slowly, it should be safe,

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::finds an empty seat and sits down to ponder the situation more::

Host CO_Knight says:
::closes his eyes and goes into a calm meditation::

CSO_Bluestine says:
::feels really weird about saying that, having served as a CMO on other ship just a few weeks ago::

Host XO_Woo says:
::watches closely, while activating a tricorder...::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Reading on the Cardie console shows the ship entering the Delta Triangle.  As they enter... the energy beings begin to appear like a vague humanoid cloud to the women.

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~Beings:  Why have you taken my crew and what is it you want from us?~~~

CEO_Hansen says:
@::blinks as the energy beings begin to appear::  Self:  This can't be good ...

OPS_Barnes says:
::feels helpless with all this medical talk going on, and lets out a sigh::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::glances at the console and then at the other women::All: Ladies, we have visitors.

CTO_Peters says:
@Self: where all going to die...I mean....this can't be good ::Frowns::

FCO_Roznine says:
::watches his console, blinking at the co-ordinates:: Self: Hmmm... ::calls up the star charts::

Host Being says:
#~~~CO:  You do not need your women.  There are plenty in your universe.  Our survival depends on them.~~~

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~Being:  What gives you the right to come in and take people against their will?  We will not sit back and let you take our crew.~~~

Host Being says:
ACTION:  The women on the Cardie ship begin to lose cohesion... slowly turning into the same as the energy beings.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Initiate low level Warp Bubble about Bridge, about 100 millicochranes.

CTO_Peters says:
@CEO: any idea what that was ?

CEO_Hansen says:
@::watches as people start disappearing and shakes her head::  Self:  No no no ... this isn't supposed to happen ...

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::sees the other women start to fade::CTO/CEO: What's happening to us? ::looks at her hands and then back at the others::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: If they come back, I have a weak warp bubble in place about the Bridge.  Should let us see if any more Caspers show up.

CTO_Peters says:
@:EO:One of us....::Frowns::

CEO_Hansen says:
@EO:  They're taking us to their realm?

FCO_Roznine says:
::checks his scans again:: Self: How much longer?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO: Can you still see me? I can see you.

Host Being says:
#~~~CO:  We will take good care of them, have no fear.  This is out of your hands now.~~~

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Good. ::walks up to captain:: CO: ... Ethan?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: Lt. can you see the rest of us?

CTO_Peters says:
@EO: I see you ::does a goofy face:: this can't be good...

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~Beings:  That is not an option.  Either give up my crew willingly, or every step will be taken on our part for their safe return.~~~

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The Cardie ship now begins to fade and lose cohesion as well, with the women still trapped onboard.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::looks over and nods::  EO/CTO:  I can see both of you just fine.

FCO_Roznine says:
::drops the ship from warp as they reach the co-ordinates:: CO: Captain, we're here! ::scans the immediate area::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::stares at sensor readings, looking for something, anything to lock onto.::

Host XO_Woo says:
::steps away from the Captain and towards the FCO:: FCO: Let's see the area...

FCO_Roznine says:
::blinks:: CO: The ship is up ahead... its disappearing, sir.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Sec*: Heads up, if something is going to happen, it'll happen soon.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::walks over and touches the CEO:: CEO: Well I can feel you but your body is strange.

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Can we generate a static warp bubble using our deflector?

Host CO_Knight says:
::not listening to anyone else onboard, his mind is focused on this being::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Disappearing?  Like a cloak?

CEO_Hansen says:
@EO:  Well we're all losing cohesion.  If course it's strange.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Should be no problem, give us a minute.  ::Inputs commands to create a Warp bubble ahead of the ship.::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@All: We could sure use a good science officer about now.

FCO_Roznine says:
::moves the ship closer:: TO: Disappearing as in vanish... not a cloak, but losing cohesion, ceasing to exist!

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@::moves over to check the LRS::

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: Full power to the deflector. CO: Captain? Permission to try this?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: Let me know if you get a Transporter lock so I can drop shields!

FCO_Roznine says:
::moves the ship even closer::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The Cardie ship disappears from the Huron sensors.

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: Aye sir. ::re-routes power::

Host CO_Knight says:
::mind comes back to the situation at hand::  XO:  Permission granted.

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Quick! Activate the deflectors!

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Initiates Static Warp Bubble around the "ghost ship".::  XO: Done!

CSO_Bluestine says:
::blinks again::  XO: We've lost the Cardassian Ship, Sir...  it disappeared of our sensors...

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CTO/CEO: Ma'am, lieutenant, I have the Huron on the sensors but I doubt they can see this ship.

CTO_Peters says:
@::frowns:: CEO/EO: this isn't fair..

CEO_Hansen says:
@EO:  Can we still contact them.  ::glances back::  CTO:  Life isn't fair.

Host XO_Woo says:
CSO: Run a scan of subspace - run a harmonic analysis of all known layers of space!

CTO_Peters says:
@CEO: let me guess...get use to it?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: I don't we can Lt. These beings are on to us.

Host XO_Woo says:
FCO: I refuse to believe that we have *lost* anything!

Host CO_Knight says:
All:  We've come too far here, let's not let this opportunity slip out of our hands.

FCO_Roznine says:
::stops the Huron just short of where the Cardassian ship disappeared.:: XO: So do I, sir.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self: Blast!  ::Slams console.::

CEO_Hansen says:
@CTO:  Exactly.  ::looks back at Holly::  EO:  Well we have to do something.

OPS_Barnes says:
Self: ::very quietly:: Darn it! They're gone!

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  Don't worry about it Ec'Thel'lon, we'll get them.

CMO_Harek says:
::scans the CO with his medical tricorder::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
@CEO: I'm open to ideas lieutenant. ::sighs::

CTO_Peters says:
@::Shrugs her shoulders::: Self: is this the end of Miccy Peters...::Grins::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The energy beings as the women thought of them, are becoming solid, as solid as the women are, and the women realize they are male.

Host SM-Trish says:
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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Four, Episode Twenty-Three (Mission #150)
"Ghost Town, Part VII"
Original Air Date: 10304.12
Executive Producer Jamie Osborn