Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10307.05

Starring:
Eric Woo as XO Eric Woo
Christopher Barnes as OPS Chris Barnes
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine
Emily Dueckman as CEO Victoria Hansen
Pam Bruyere as EO Holly Ivy Sparks
Jamie Osborn as SM, RADM Skyler

 Absent:
Jim Koeller as CO Ethan Knight 
Steve Weller as CTO EcThelIon
Graham Smiley as CMO Guriegn Harek
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre

Mission Summary
	The race is on to exit the unstable dimension that Targa has taken the Undaunted, the Huron and her crew, before it collapses entirely, destroying everything inside. Warp and impulse, however, do not work in this region of space, nor do tractor beams, and most other systems. However, the Undaunted is valuable, and will be of much use intact… the FCO establishes a remote link with the Undaunted from the Huron, and the two vessels are slowly piloted towards the aperture. However, without warning the link is severed and the Undaunted begins to spin uncontrollably… with only 30 minutes left before the dimension collapses, the FCO volunteers to pilot a shuttlecraft so as to establish a better linkup, while OPS pilots the Huron. Meanwhile, the CEO and EO work frantically to keep the vessel together and systems up, keeping a close watch on thrusters and shields, making sure the vessel survives to the end…
	The link is restored again, and the vessels race onwards toward the aperture… sealed. The CEO launches a spread of high-yield photon torpedoes and explodes them at the aperture, blasting it apart and revealing a pathway through which the Huron and the Undaunted can escape… With minutes to go, the vessels cross, and are met with a Starfleet Task Force, offering assistance and ready to take them home…

Suggested Listening Accompaniment
    Mission Impossible Theme
   
Host Jamie_O says:
USS Huron 10307.05 “Ghost Town, Part XVII”

Host Jamie_O says:
<<<<<BEGIN Mission>>>>>

Host XO_Woo says:
::pulls himself from out of his chair after the last shudder:: FCO: If warp is down, how about impulse? Thrusters?

OPS_Barnes says:
::At OPS, watching the dimension collapse around the Huron::

FCO_Roznine says:
::holds onto the seat:: XO: Thrusters only, sir. Impulse and warp doesn't work here.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::in main engineering  trying to get to the warp controls::CEO: We have to get warp back online and soon.

Host XO_Woo says:
All: I want options, everybody... and quickly.

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: another Lightning bolt glances off the Port Bow of the ship

Host XO_Woo says:
::grabs onto his seat:: OPS: Do we have shields?

FCO_Roznine says:
XO: How are we getting the Cardie ship out, sir. From what I understand it can't remain here.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::grabs the side of the console as the ship is struck again::

CEO_Hansen says:
EO:  I know I know ... that's where we come in.  ::runs over to another console::

Host XO_Woo says:
FCO: I suppose that's the question, isn't it? Do we need to get it out? From what Targa's father said, it was the size of our vessels that contributed to the instability of this region - what if we destroyed it? After all, tractors don't work in this region of space...

OPS_Barnes says:
::grasps on to the console as the ship shudders again:: XO: Very minimal, sir. 

Host XO_Woo says:
*CEO* Victoria, work on some way to boost the efficiency of the shields.

FCO_Roznine says:
::calculates escape vectors:: XO: I can try and remote pilot it if I can get a link-up to its systems.

Host XO_Woo says:
FCO: Can you do that in time?

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: It might be valuable to Starfleet Intelligence if we can get it out, sir?

FCO_Roznine says:
XO: If Chris pilots the Huron, I can remote the Cardie ship out, I'm sure.

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: But if it places the Huron and her crew in danger... but we shall try. What's the status of the collapse?

Host XO_Woo says:
::grins at the FCO:: OPS: Are you up to that, Chris?

CEO_Hansen says:
::brings up some different information while Holly works on the engines for now and starts to work on the shielding::  *XO*:  How much do you need out of them?

FCO_Roznine says:
::Starts entering commands for a link-up to the Cardassian ship::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::brings up the warp charts and looks to see if there is a way to reverse the polarity of the engines to make them work in this space::

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: I'm detecting tears in the spatial fabric... ::glances at FCO's suggestion:: Well sir, I'm no Lt. Roznine, but I *can* fly a ship ::smiles::

FCO_Roznine says:
::chuckles and keeps working::

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: Very well, then. Bridge: Then we shall try. How much longer until the link-up is established, Dylan? ::watches the view screen imperiously::

FCO_Roznine says:
XO: A few more seconds should do it. ::hits the last few commands with a flourish::

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: The Deflector dish comes online momentarily, then flickers back out

FCO_Roznine says:
OPS: If you'll take the Huron, I'll fire up the Undaunted's thrusters. Just keep us close enough so I don't lose the link.

Host XO_Woo says:
*CEO* Stand-by, Victoria... actually, divert power to the RCS, please.

OPS_Barnes says:
::alarm sounds at OPS:: XO: I'm reading a power fluctuation in the deflector gri-- never mind, sir, they're dead again. 

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: Is that a problem?

OPS_Barnes says:
FCO/XO: Ready.

Host XO_Woo says:
*CEO* We're about to try to use thrusters to take us out of here.

FCO_Roznine says:
::takes a deep breath and settles his hands on the console:: XO/OPS: I'm ready.

Host XO_Woo says:
FCO/OPS: Then proceed. ::sits back::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::hears the XO over the comm and prepares to assist her boss::

OPS_Barnes says:
::brings up aux helm control at OPS::

CEO_Hansen says:
::runs her hands over the console, diverting available power to the RCS::  *XO*:  Done.  I'll monitor thruster status.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: Lt. what do you need me to do?

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: the uplink is established, although unstable, remote access has been achieved

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: On what heading is the exit?

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: Bearing two-two-five mark seven.

CEO_Hansen says:
::looks over at Holly::  EO:  See if you can figure out why the warp engines don't work.

FCO_Roznine says:
::starts up the Undaunted's thrusters:: XO: Firing up Undaunted's thrusters. Can someone from Engineering maybe use the link to monitor the power over there?

Host XO_Woo says:
FCO/OPS: Then head in that direction, now.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: It has to do with this dimension of space.

Host XO_Woo says:
FCO/OPS: Full thrusters.

FCO_Roznine says:
XO: Course laid in, full thrusters, aye.

Host XO_Woo says:
*EO* Ensign, please monitor the power output levels on the Undaunted, using the remote access link.

Host XO_Woo says:
FCO: How much farther until we reach normal space?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
*XO*: Aye sir, I'm on it.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::monitors the Undaunted's output levels as ordered.::

FCO_Roznine says:
XO: Uhm... unknown at this stage, sir.

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: Scan for any spatial apertures in the vicinity.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::taps into the remote access link to the Undaunted::

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: Aye sir. ::runs scanners:: Adjusting course, bearing two-three-four mark one.

FCO_Roznine says:
::fights with the controls to the Undaunted for a moment:: XO: Adjusting Undaunted to match.

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: Will that provide us with an exit?

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: Remote uplink severed, the Undaunted goes spinning out of control

FCO_Roznine says:
::bites back a vile oath:: XO: Lost the link to the Undaunted, she's spinning out of control.

Host XO_Woo says:
::swears:: FCO: What happened? Regain the link! ::watches as the Undaunted spins...::

OPS_Barnes says:
::something dawns on him:: XO: Sir, we're going to need the deflector's to work... ::alarms sounds:: We've just lost the remote uplink!

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
*Bridge*: Sparks here. I've just lost the remote link to the Undaunted!

FCO_Roznine says:
*EO*: I'm aware of that, thanks. Attempting to regain it now.

Host XO_Woo says:
::sighs:: FCO: This isn't going to work if it gets severed like this again...

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: What's the status of the collapse?

FCO_Roznine says:
::fingers flying to try and regain the link::

Host XO_Woo says:
*CEO* Can you bring the deflector back online?

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: Spatial tear has increased 27% in size since last report, sir.

CEO_Hansen says:
*XO*:  I can try.  ::pushes off from the console she's at and moves to another one, bringing up deflector status and trying to bring it back online::

FCO_Roznine says:
::mutters to himself as he tries various combinations of signals to get the link back::

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: the Undaunted overtakes the Huron, barely missing the Huron's saucer section

FCO_Roznine says:
::involuntarily ducks as the Undaunted flashes across the view screen::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: Lt. having any luck?

Host XO_Woo says:
FCO: Any luck yet?

OPS_Barnes says:
::winces as the proximity alarm sounds::

FCO_Roznine says:
XO: No, sir. I can't get the signal strong enough... We could send a shuttle to boost the link.

Host XO_Woo says:
FCO: Do so.

CEO_Hansen says:
::looks over her console::  EO:  Not yet ...

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: Sir, I'll go pilot the shuttle.

FCO_Roznine says:
OPS: I think my chances are better... that spin needs correcting.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: Perhaps if you worked from the bridge then you could get a better picture of what's happening up there ma'am. What do you think?

OPS_Barnes says:
FCO: I'd trust myself with a small shuttle greater than with a big starship

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS/FCO: ... I agree. Dylan... head for the shuttle bay immediately. And stay safe.

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: another Lightning bolt barely nicks the saucer section

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods once and leaves the bridge, running for the turbolift, enters and orders it to deck 3::

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: Aye sir. ::falls into the helm's chair as the ship is rocked again::

Host XO_Woo says:
*CEO* What's the status of the deflector?

CEO_Hansen says:
::looks over at Holly and thinks for a moment::  EO:  Maybe ... more coordination would have to be done down here though.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::grabs onto the console the CEO is working on::CEO: Sorry ma'am, didn't mean to get in the way there.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: I can handle things down here ma'am.

FCO_Roznine says:
::the TL stops, he exits and makes it to the shuttle bay in semi-record time. Ignores the flight crew milling around and enters the prepped shuttle:: *OPS*: Roznine to Barnes. Open the shuttle bay doors, please?

OPS_Barnes says:
*FCO*: Clear for launch, shuttlecraft one. Have a safe flight. ::opens the launch doors::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: I can keep an open channel to you on the bridge at all times if that will help.

Host Jamie_O says:
<Computer Screen>CEO:  *WARNING*: You are about to reset the Navigational Deflector Array. Do you wish to proceed? <Y/N>

CEO_Hansen says:
*XO*:  I'm working on it as fast as I can.  Ensign Sparks and I think it would probably work faster if we coordinated with myself on the bridge and her down here.  ::looks down at her console as the message pops up::  Self:  Well I suppose that could work ...

FCO_Roznine says:
::hits the thruster controls and exits the Huron, heading for the Undaunted::

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: Keep an open commlink with the Condor.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::jumps when she sees the warning::CEO: Well something is working Lt. ::smiles slightly::

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: Aye sir. ::brings up split-screen of shuttle interior on the right and Undaunted on the left::

Host XO_Woo says:
COMM:Condor: Inform us of when you are ready to proceed, Dylan... I'm keeping an open commlink with you.

CEO_Hansen says:
::looks over at Holly::  EO:  Shall we reset then?  ::grins::

FCO_Roznine says:
*XO* Aye, sir. ::slowly moves towards the Undaunted, attempting the uplink the whole time::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: Go ahead Lt. How bad can it be?

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: Status of the collapse.

CEO_Hansen says:
*XO*:  I'm resetting the deflector.  It should work after that.  ::hits a few buttons on her console to reset it::

FCO_Roznine says:
@::mutters vile curses he learned in the club under his breath::

Host Jamie_O says:
<Computer Screen>CEO: Now resetting Navigational Deflector Array. You will need to recalibrate all navigational systems upon completion. 1%......

Host XO_Woo says:
::hears blunt whispers on the other side... but makes no comment.::

CEO_Hansen says:
::looks over at Holly::  EO:  We're going to need to fix this thing once it comes back online, so be ready.

FCO_Roznine says:
@::grinds his teeth instead and moves the shuttle closer to the Undaunted, attempting the uplink the whole time.:: *XO*: No luck on the uplink yet, sir.

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: The size of the tear is increasing at a growing rate... estimate thirty minutes until total collapse. ::gulps nervously:: 

Host XO_Woo says:
*FCO*: Keep trying, Dylan, you can do it...

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: Yes ma'am, I'll be ready.

FCO_Roznine says:
@::waits for the shuttle to get closer still::

Host Jamie_O says:
<Computer>CEO: 35%...

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: We'll make it...

Host XO_Woo says:
*CEO* Status, Victoria?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::moves to the nearby console and brings up the navigational displays in preparation to recalibrate::

CEO_Hansen says:
*XO*:  35%, sir.  Once it's done, recalibration.

FCO_Roznine says:
@::analyzes the Undaunted's spin and direction and brings the shuttle as close as he can:: *XO*: Attempting uplink again. ::taps the controls again::

Host XO_Woo says:
*CEO* Not to give you more to do... but are you able to rig the Undaunted's warp core to breach by command?

CEO_Hansen says:
*XO*:  Not without a link.

OPS_Barnes says:
::glances behind him at hearing this last inquiry::

FCO_Roznine says:
@::gets inventive with his attempt to get the link::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::looks at the readings and begins to do the preliminary calculations::

Host XO_Woo says:
*FCO* Dylan? Progress?

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: Uplink established

Host Jamie_O says:
<Computer> CEO: 68%.....

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: Twenty minutes to collapse, sir... ::looks down at console:: Uplink reestablished!

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS/ *FCO* : And away we go!

FCO_Roznine says:
@*XO*: Uplink established, sir. Correcting spin and attitude of the Undaunted now.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: I show that they've re established the uplink again.

Host XO_Woo says:
*FCO* We've got 20 minutes left to get to the gateway.

CEO_Hansen says:
::looks over at Holly::  EO:  Do you want to do calculations or rig the Undaunted's computer?

FCO_Roznine says:
@::concentrates really hard on flying the shuttle and the Cardassian ship simultaneously::

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: This is going to be a bit risky without navigational deflectors, sir... but seeing as the conditions are desperate ::turns back to the console:: resuming previous course.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: I've already started the preliminary calculations ma'am.

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: How long until we reach the aperture?

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: Approximately 12 minutes, sir. ::continues to concentrate on flying the ship::

Host XO_Woo says:
::under his breath:: Self: Yikes... Then 12 minutes it is. ::sits back and watches...::

Host Jamie_O says:
<Computer>CEO: Reset complete. do you wish to recalibrate Sensory data inputs?

Host XO_Woo says:
*FCO* How're you holding up, Dylan?

FCO_Roznine says:
@::thinks he should have brought someone to fly the shuttle:: *XO*: Concentrating very hard at the moment, sir.

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: Give me constant reports on the status of this region.

Host XO_Woo says:
::activates his side console to take a closer look at the aperture::

CEO_Hansen says:
::nods::  EO:  Finish with the deflector then.  I'll deal with the Undaunted.  ::steps off to the side and moves to another console to use the uplink::

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: Aye sir... about 15 minutes to total collapse now...

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: Thank you ma'am.

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: And how much farther?

FCO_Roznine says:
@::sighs in relief as he gets the Undaunted under control, making the dual flight task easier:: *XO*: Things are under control now.

Host XO_Woo says:
*FCO* Good work, Dylan. Let's hope it's smooth sailing from this point on.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::begins the recalibration of all the Huron's navigational systems::

Host XO_Woo says:
*CEO* Status, Victoria.

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: About 7 minutes until we reach the exit coordinates.

FCO_Roznine says:
@*XO*: From your lips to God's ears, sir.

CEO_Hansen says:
*XO*:  Deflector is being calibrated.  Did you still want that self-destruct command?

Host XO_Woo says:
*FCO* Indeed.

Host XO_Woo says:
*CEO* When we approach the Gateway, we will need some... shock that will permit us to re-enter normal space. What do you believe is the ideal way to do that?

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: Acknowledged, Chris.

FCO_Roznine says:
@::sits rigidly in the chair, truly multi-tasking like never before::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::looks at the chronometer and sighs::Self: Three minutes left.

CEO_Hansen says:
*XO*:  A torpedo blast is too small?

Host XO_Woo says:
*CEO* Do you believe the antimatter explosion will produce enough power to rip the fabric of space in this region?

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: Ten minutes till dimensional collapse, sir.

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: the rip is substantially larger now, and almost to the Huron/Undaunted's position

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: And how much longer to the aperture?

CEO_Hansen says:
XO:  I honestly don't know.

FCO_Roznine says:
@::watches the sensors while flying the ship and shuttle:: *XO*: Any time now will be nice.

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: About thirty seconds.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: Ma'am, what if you aim that torpedo at a star cluster.....that might produce enough bang or better yet a tachyon burst.

OPS_Barnes says:
::alarm sounds:: XO: We're here, signaling all stop!

Host XO_Woo says:
*FCO* All stop, Dylan.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: Recalibration complete! ::turns and smiles::

FCO_Roznine says:
@*XO*: All stop, aye. ::hits controls::

Host XO_Woo says:
*CEO* Rig a spread of torpedoes for maximum yield... we've got only one shot max... to burst the aperture wide open...

CEO_Hansen says:
::brings up the tactical information and arms the torpedoes::  *XO*:  Okay.

Host XO_Woo says:
*CEO* Launch the torpedoes and explode them at a safe distance from both the Undaunted and the Huron. Fire now!

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::puts the viewer on in engineering to see what happens::

Host XO_Woo says:
::watches closely on the viewer::

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: as the Torpedoed detonate, they create a rift, exposing "normal" space

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS/*FCO*: It's open! Take us through!

Host XO_Woo says:
::stands up and walks closer towards OPS at the helm:: OPS: We must hurry...

FCO_Roznine says:
@::hits the controls again to move the Undaunted and the shuttle forward:: *XO*: Moving.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::smiles::CEO: You did it Lt. We found out way out.

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: Dimensional rift dead ahead, laying in course and engaging! ::Hits the thrusters for full ahead::

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: Time to exit?

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: as the Huron crosses into normal space, it suddenly finds itself surrounded by a Federation Task Force, and on a collision course with the USS Ynes

CEO_Hansen says:
EO:  Looks that way, doesn't it?  Have fun with the deflector?  ::grins::

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: Full stop! Full stop!

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: Well, I'd say now ::proximity alarm sounds:: Adjusting course to avoid collision! ::lays in a course change::

FCO_Roznine says:
@::frantically punches all stop on the thrusters::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: Well it's up and running again and that's good news.

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: the Undaunted drifts safely between the Protecteur and Superior

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: We'll need to give the Undaunted some berth to come through.

Host XO_Woo says:
OPS: Hail the Superior.

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: Aye sir. 

Host XO_Woo says:
*FCO* You alright there, Dylan?

OPS_Barnes says:
COM: USS Superior: USS Superior, this is the Huron, please respond.

FCO_Roznine says:
@::makes sure the Undaunted has stopped, then engages the shuttle's engines:: *XO*: Permission to dock the Condor, sir?

Host Jamie_O says:
COM: Huron: USS Huron this is Superior, Skyler here

Host XO_Woo says:
*FCO* Oh, yes, Dylan. Excellent work.

FCO_Roznine says:
@*XO*: Thanks, sir. Condor out. ::makes a bee line for the Huron's shuttle bay::

OPS_Barnes says:
::opens the launch doors, then gets up from helm and walks over to OPS, sitting down again:: XO: Channel open, sir.

Host XO_Woo says:
*Skyler* Admiral... I must say, I am very glad to hear your voice. The Huron... has just gone through a very interesting ordeal.

OPS_Barnes says:
Self: So nice to see these stars again. ::sigh of relief::

Host RADM_Skyler says:
@*XO* I look forward to hearing your report, Commander.  what is your current operational status? do you need assistance?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CEO: You might like to get to the bridge now ma'am, you know to get in on the celebrations? ::giggles::

CEO_Hansen says:
::shakes her head::  EO:  Nah ... it's quieter down here.

Host XO_Woo says:
COM: ADM: Much of our systems were down while in the rift... and so we must determine that now. However, I believe we are stable for the moment.

FCO_Roznine says:
::docks the shuttle and leans back in the chair:: Self: New tests for flight simulation at the Academy I'm sure. ::chuckles to himself::

Host XO_Woo says:
*CEO* Please go through all ship's systems with the EO and your engineering team to determine their statuses.

Host RADM_Skyler says:
COM: XO: copy that Commander. We will stay along side in case you need assistance. If you need support, just let us know.

CEO_Hansen says:
*XO*:  Aye, sir.

Host XO_Woo says:
COM: ADM: Thank you kindly, sir. ::walks back to his chair and tosses himself in::

Host RADM_Skyler says:
<<<<<END Mission>>>>>

Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Four, Episode Thirty-Three (Mission #160)
"Ghost Town, Part XVII"
Original Air Date: 10307.05
Executive Producer Jamie Osborn