Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10309.27

Starring: 
Jim Koeller as CO Ethan Knight
Eric Woo as XO Eric Woo
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine
Christopher Barnes as OPS Chris Barnes
Pam Bruyere as EO Holly Ivy Sparks
Steve Weller as CTO EcThelIon 
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre
Daniel Nunan as CIV Dem*Rual Wyte
Eduardo Oneto as CSO Charles On
Emily Dueckman as CEO Victoria Hansen
Jamie Osborn as SM

Absent:
Cana Marks as TO Jordan Maverick Rain
Graham Smiley as CMO Guriegn Harek

Mission Summary:
The away team attempt to create a tunnel underneath the forcefield. In orbit, the Huron continue to chase sensor echoes and what appears to be a cloaked vessel. When this reading begins to travel to the other side of the planet, the Huron follows... and simultaneously, the forcefield is dropped and the away team beamed within. Inside, the AT find an impossible situation: what was previously a barren desert is now a lush valley. What will they find here? Answers, or more questions?

Host SM-Trish says:
USS Huron 10309.27

Host SM-Trish says:
The AT are investigating a way to go under the force field, while the crew on the Huron are investigating the radiation in space.

Host SM-Trish says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS_Barnes says:
@::stands around waiting for the ship's hails to receive an answer:: *Huron*: Away Team to Huron... any luck with that comm signal yet?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::On the planet's surface, looking around for any flaws in the cloak or signs of life.::

Host XO_Woo says:
@::watches the forcefield glimmering slightly, across the desert:: OPS: How dense is this sand? If we dig a hole... is the ground hard enough to keep up?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::watches the readings on the CSO's panel with interest::CSO: I hope this probe can provide us with some data.

CEO_Hansen says:
::just lays on a biobed in sickbay::

Host CO_Knight says:
::finishes some things up in his quarters and heads out the door::

OPS_Barnes says:
@XO: My scans have indicated that tunneling under the field may be a viable option, sir.

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
::Watches the AT through the scanners::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
::at the bridge::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@: OPS:  And who is going to dig?  ::grins at him::

FCO_Roznine says:
::sits in the Big Chair [TM]:: EO/CSO: Anything coming in yet?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@OPS/ XO: If we dig enough out, it won't be a problem.  Transporter can pull up tons at a time.

Host CO_Knight says:
::arrives at the TL, gets in and requests the bridge::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO/OPS/CNS: Very well. Then we'll start digging.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
FCO: Incoming in a moment sir. ::smiles at Roz and then looks down again::

OPS_Barnes says:
@::pulls out his phaser:: CNS/CTO/XO: Setting six?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Digging could take hours to get enough, Sir.  Transporters can take enough away in a single beam out.  ::Crosses fingers he'll agree.::

FCO_Roznine says:
EO: Thanks, Ensign. ::turns to look at the turbo lift::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@OPS:  You intend to melt the sand instead of dig?

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: ::smiles:: That is what I meant.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CSO: Anything yet?

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
EO/FCO: I am receiving from the probe a possible leak in a cloaking field, but nothing definite

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@OPS: Even on disintegrate, that would take some time.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@::cocks her head, still trying to pick up on any minds not asleep::

Host CO_Knight says:
::doors to the TL opens and he steps out onto the bridge::  FCO:  Report!

OPS_Barnes says:
@CNS: ::playfully:: I haven't played in sandbox for a while, counselor, and I don't want to start now. ::smiles::

FCO_Roznine says:
CSO: See if you can get something definite. If its a cloak, I want to know.

FCO_Roznine says:
::stands up:: CO: Incoming telemetry from the probe as we speak, sir.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::is startled at the Captain's voice and jumps slightly::

Host XO_Woo says:
@*CO* We're planning to dig beneath the forcefield, using the transporters. Can you arrange for a path to be transported, captain?

FCO_Roznine says:
::smiles at Ethan and stands away from the centre chair, ready to step down to his console::

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  So I take it the second probe is still fully functional?

Host CO_Knight says:
*XO*:  We're on it.  Give us just a minute.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CSO: I'll head back to the engineering console and see if I can get any signs of an energy reading.

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Indeed it is, sir. It seems to be sending information that whatever is out there is cloaked and leaking, the reason we can detect it in the first place.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
EO: Alright

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks over to the CIV::  CIV:  Could you see about clearing a path for the AT.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: ::sighs:: We've already spent much longer here than we should... Have you found a way to scan past the field?

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Okay, so now we need to work on a plan to uncloak whatever it is.  Suggestions?

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
CO: Yes, Sir.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
:: tries to see at his console if he gets any sign of energy reading::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::walks back to engineering one and brings up the display so she can visually check for any energy spikes on the scan::

FCO_Roznine says:
::sits in the XO chair without thinking:: CO:

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Not yet, Sir.  Between the sand's properties and the cloak, I think we'll have to get inside before we see much.

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: We could target the spot where we're detecting them, hoping to knock out the cloak, but that's my last suggestion.

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks around the bridge::  All:  Any other suggestions?

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
::sets up points for sand to be evenly disrupted to certain points::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
ACTION:  As the transporter beam hits the sand, it vibrates the force field, causing it to flame, slightly burning the AT.

OPS_Barnes says:
@::gets slightly burned:: Self: Ouch! 

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@ALL:  Yeow! ::and jumps back, patting her clothes that are on fire::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Self: Yow!  ::Slaps out a small flame.::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: Captain, what if we set up a tachyon net? It might detect any energy signatures.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO: Well that wasn't a good idea!

Host XO_Woo says:
@::steps back a bit and pats down his clothing:: All: Well... that was rude. Everyone alright?

FCO_Roznine says:
EO: I thought we were already doing that? ::looks at Lt. On::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::shrugs::FCO: Sorry sir, I wasn't sure.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  I think they had better stop up there ::pointing in the direction of the Huron::

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
::checks to see if the hails have been answered::

FCO_Roznine says:
EO: No need to be sorry, I'm just confirming whether we are or not.

Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  It was a good idea.  ::smiles::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: Captain, maybe we can try to use the tachyon net to fire whatever cloaking thing is in that radiation

Host XO_Woo says:
@*CIV*: Abort, Ensign - it's interfering with the force field.

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Okay, use whatever resources we have available to get it done.

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
::Stops the transport::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
EO: I might need your help

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: I'm fine.  No pain, no sign you made a mistake you can learn from.

Host XO_Woo says:
@All: Any suggestions, then?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::smiles::CSO: Of course, just tell me what you would like.

OPS_Barnes says:
@XO: The transporter obviously isn't going to work....

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@ALL:  Is everyone all right?  I might have some burn medication in my med kit?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Back to the Phasers, but we'll have to get pretty far back, and it'll take some careful targeting unless we want to hit the shielding.

FCO_Roznine says:
::Realizes where he's sitting and gets up:: CO: Shall I return to my post?

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Proceed.

Host CO_Knight says:
All:  Okay, I'm sure that whoever is out there, knows we are here.  Let's do whatever it takes to uncloak what's out there and to help the AT get through the forcefield.

OPS_Barnes says:
@:starts jogging back::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All: Let's move back towards the Rover and use the cannon on the back.  Save our batteries in case we run into resistance inside.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
::smiles back::EO: You can see the readings and I show you that it was a pattern with the one from the space and the one from the surface, do you remember?

Host XO_Woo says:
@*CO* Sir, it didn't work... the transporter beam caused the forcefield to shoot sparks and nearly inflamed us. We're going to try to phaser out a tunnel.

Host XO_Woo says:
@::heads back towards the Rover::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CSO: I remember.

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Then if our tachyon net isn't successful, I suggest we try and knock it out.

Host CO_Knight says:
*XO*:  Understood.  We're going to try what we can here as well.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Returns to the Rover and mans the cannon.:: All: Ready?

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  No, you're fine where you are sitting.....that is, until we need to move out of here.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO: Ready Sir... ::making sure she is far enough away::

FCO_Roznine says:
::smiles and sits down again:: CO: I'll be at my console in a flash.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CSO: Wait a minute. CO: Captain, I've detected an ion trail...leading away from the planet though. ::looks at the Captain and then at Charles::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
EO: Also the probe that we sent inform us a possible leak in the cloaking field. I need to amplify that leak and fire a torpedo

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
ACTION:  As the EO reports her findings, the CSO notices the radiation field moving away.

Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  Can you tell where the ion trail is leading?

Host XO_Woo says:
@All: Begin the procedure...

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Fires at Setting 11 (disrupt 10 cubic meters of rock) and checks the results.::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: Sir, it appears to be heading...::pauses for a moment:: behind the planet.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
ACTION:  A nice ditch is shown where the CTO has fired at the sand.

FCO_Roznine says:
::listens to the conversation and starts going through procedures in his head::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: The radiation field is moving away, again

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Keep track of it.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: I'm upping it to setting 12, should clear enough space.  ::Fires at setting 12 a few meters back from the field.::

OPS_Barnes says:
@All: Looks like it's working!

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Shall we follow it?

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
::taps his console to keep track of the radiation field::

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Dylan, check the AT and see if they're okay.  Let them know we may need to investigate the other side of the planet.

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods:: *XO*: Roznine to Woo. Sir, how is the progress down there?

Host XO_Woo says:
@::watches as the tunnel is slowly being created; and scans its efficiency on his tricorder::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CSO: Lt. I'm trying to amplify those readings on the leak but so far, no luck.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Visually checks the hole, seeing it's now about 3 cubic meters.  Fires 2 more blasts.::

Host XO_Woo says:
@*FCO* We are currently creating a tunnel under the forcefield.

Host CO_Knight says:
*CEO*:  How you feeling Victoria?

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
ACTION:  A bigger ditch is now shown from the firing.

FCO_Roznine says:
*XO*: Understood sir. I'm guessing its working? I just have to inform you that we might be investigating something on the other side of the planet.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
EO: Keep trying, but this time amplify them using the tachyon net

Host XO_Woo says:
@*FCO* What? ::grunts:: Acknowledged, lieutenant.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
ACTION:  The radiation source has now moved completely out of sensor range.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CSO: Trying lieutenant.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: We should increase power.

FCO_Roznine says:
*XO*: Aye, sir. Roznine out.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Aye, sir.  ::Ups setting to 13.::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::tries boosting the power output to the tachyon net::

Host XO_Woo says:
@::closely monitors the forcefield, for signs of disturbance...::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: The radiation source has now move completely from our sensors range

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Fires 3 quick blasts into the sand.::

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Seems things are going well down there. ::hears Lt. On and gets up, moving down to his console:: Shall I follow the trail?

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Is that enough? ::tries to see if the path has been cleared::

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Okay, we need to follow it.  CSO:  Can you give me it's last known coordinates?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::sighs::Self: Darn, they just had to move.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
FCO: The last bearing of the radiation source was 298.5

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Set course.  CSO:  See if you can determine where it headed.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Looks like it goes pretty deep, Sir.

FCO_Roznine says:
::taps in a few commands and the ship breaks orbit:: CSO: 298.5, aye. CO: Quarter impulse?

CEO_Hansen says:
*CO*:  Sore, sir.  Not quite sure how bad my injuries were, but I'm a little sore.  That'll probably go away though ...

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods::  FCO:  Quarter impulse.

Host XO_Woo says:
@OPS: How much deeper until we go under the forcefield?

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: Aye, sir

Host CO_Knight says:
*CEO*:  You feel up to getting back to duty, or would you prefer to rest?

FCO_Roznine says:
::taps the controls and the ship moves out:: CO: Quarter impulse, aye.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CNS/ XO: Psychology in and off itself isn't my strong point, but is it safe to say that if this hasn't gotten a response, nothing will?  What would happen if we take a few pops at the forcefield itself?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::glances over at Roz and then at the Captain::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
::using the LRS he tries to determine where the radiation source has move::

CEO_Hansen says:
*CO*:  Well I'm not quite sure what you'll need me to do, but if you'd rather have me working, I can get up.

OPS_Barnes says:
@XO: Unknown sir. Permission for a little experiment?

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Or, they may be confident that the forcefield will keep us out indefinitely. For them to seek us out, they need to drop the force field themselves.

Host CO_Knight says:
*CEO*:  I might need you down in Engineering.  But if you are not up to it, I want you to get some rest.

Host XO_Woo says:
@OPS: Uh, how about the permission after you tell me what this is?

OPS_Barnes says:
@XO: Going to try tossing a stone through the gap. ::takes off his commbadge::

CEO_Hansen says:
::is silent for a long moment::  *CO*:  I thought I'd been assigned to the bridge indefinitely.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
ACTION:  As the Huron moves away to follow the radiation source, the force field is dropped and the AT are beamed inside and the field closes around them.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::hears the Captain::CO: Sir, I can cover engineering if you would prefer Lt. Hansen on the bridge.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
FCO: The radiation that we are following is around the planet

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Spins about, reaching for Type II on holster.::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@ALL:  Ok, what just happened? ::as she materializes inside the field::

Host CO_Knight says:
*CEO*:  Orders change Victoria.  That is, unless you'd rather be on the bridge.  ::grins to himself::

FCO_Roznine says:
::catches Holly's eye and smiles, then looks down at his console:: CO: The radiation source is showing again, but its some way ahead of us.

Host XO_Woo says:
@::raises his phaser up:: All: Everyone stay on alert! ::looks around:: OPS/CNS/CTO: Where are we?

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
Self: it seems that this radiation won't leave the planet, why?

Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  No Holly, you are fine where you are.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::nods::CO: Yes Captain as you wish.

OPS_Barnes says:
@XO: You see, if we toss this.... ::dematerializes and reappears::.... what the heck??? :: pulls out his phaser and starts active scanning with a tricorder::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@::fanning her tricorder around::  XO:  Inside the force field Sir, from what I can tell.

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Stay with it Dylan.  Let's catch up to it first.

CEO_Hansen says:
::blinks a few times::  *CO*:  No, sir.  I prefer working out of engineering.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO/ CNS: I don't know, but they forgot to beam in my rifle, dirty scoundrels.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: Any indication of anyone else around us? ::takes a closer look at his surroundings::

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods knowing that Ethan can see his head moving:: CO: Aye.

Host CO_Knight says:
::whispers::  *CEO*:  I won't tell if you don't.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  Here, you can have mine::unslinging it from her back::  Guess I came in handy after all.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Let me concentrate Sir, just a moment...

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Starts moving about, poking around, looking for controls.::  CNS: Thanks, but to be honest, in close quarters, rifles can be a bit unruly.  Keep it for now.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
ACTION:  Inside the field is a mountainous valley, with trees and a large river.  No life signs can be seen.

Host XO_Woo says:
@::activates his communicator:: *Huron* Woo to Huron.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@::shrugs her shoulders at the CTO::  CTO:  Whatever you say.

CEO_Hansen says:
::grins slightly::  *CO*:  Aye, sir.  What do you need me to do?

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS/CTO: This is... bizarre. We are still on Argenta V, yes? ::starts walking forward::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, I am sensing nothing more than before, but I seem to get a direction... down this hill towards the river.

Host CO_Knight says:
*CEO*:  We're trying to investigate some form of radiation.  I'm going to need you to help keep anything from interfering with the engines.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All: Perhaps we're inside a Holodeck?

Host XO_Woo says:
@OPS: Scan for holographic signatures.

CEO_Hansen says:
::rolls off the bed, groaning slightly at the residual stiffness::  *CO*:  I'll head down there ... albeit a little slower than usual.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: Excellent. To the river it is. ::heads down the hill::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CSO: Still no luck on finding out why that radiation is surrounding the planet sir?

FCO_Roznine says:
::makes a minor course change to stay with the radiation source::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@::follows the XO with her tricorder set for Vulcan life sighs::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO/CNS/OPS: The Huron has not responded to my comm.

OPS_Barnes says:
@::runs tricorder scans as he follows the team:: XO: Not picking anything up, sir.

Host CO_Knight says:
*CEO*:  Take your time Vic.  I've got Holly up here as back-up.

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  How far are we away from it?

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
EO: Maybe because there is a pattern with the one from the surface and it won't leave

OPS_Barnes says:
@::looks up from the tricorder:: AT: As hard as this may be to believe, I think this is real...

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, I am picking up a slight reading on the Vulcan life signs, but they are at a great distance from here.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Any sign of the radiation you detected earlier? CNS: In which direction?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CSO: It almost seems sentient doesn't it....I mean moving away like that and all as if it knows we are watching it.

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Still some distance ahead. Shall I increase speed?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Listens as they walk.::  All: This sounds real.  If it's a program, it's very well written.  Insect's chirping, wind blowing through the branches, it's audibly perfect.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
EO: Yeah, strange

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Increase speed to half impulse.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Pulls Tricorder and scans for the radiation.::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Same way we are going... I get a feeling we are going to do some mountain climbing Sir.  ::sighs::

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Aye, sir. Half impulse. ::taps the controls to increase speed::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  But at least the river crossing will be cooling! ::regaining her sense of humor::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: Whatever it takes... but keep on the lookout for anything that looks like a control to the forcefield.

Host XO_Woo says:
@::grins::

CEO_Hansen says:
::wanders out of sickbay and heads down the corridor to the turbolift so she can get to engineering::

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Try contacting our AT please.

FCO_Roznine says:
::taps a control:: *XO*: Roznine to Woo.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::watches the readings on the engineering console::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@::looking at the pleasant surroundings and hopes it stays pleasant::

FCO_Roznine says:
::waits a moment:: *XO*: Roznine to Woo, come in commander.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All: Could this be like a Dyson Sphere?  Dead on the outside, but all the life is beneath the surface?

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks at Dylan and waits::

OPS_Barnes says:
@Self: This reminds me too much of something unpleasant. ::shudders, and rubs his backside::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  On such a small scale?

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: No answer, sir.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: The radiation source has just disappear

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

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
:;looks up::Self: Disappeared?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CNS: I don't know, to be honest I have no idea what this place is.  XO: By the way, no sign of the radiation anymore.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~CO:  Captain, we are now inside the force field.  When the ship left, we were... abducted.~~~

FCO_Roznine says:
CSO: What? CO: All stop, sir. ::punches the controls to stop the ship::

Host XO_Woo says:
@All: Let's pick up the pace.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~CO:  You sound very distant... did you leave the system?~~~

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  What do you mean disappeared?  Where could it just disappear to?

CEO_Hansen says:
::wanders into engineering and settles herself into a chair, exhaling slowly before looking over the console::

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~CNS:  Right now we're on the other side of the planet, trying to track the radiation source.  It probably sounds distant because of that and because you are inside a forcefield.~~~

OPS_Barnes says:
@::starts walking faster::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: Sir, for the moment I am just surprise as you are

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Increases speed to keep towards the front of the group.::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir I am in contact with the Captain.

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  I want you to locate the source again.....and fast!

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
::taps his console to find out to where the radiation source will go::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: Good. And you are explaining to him our situation?

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: Aye, sir

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  They are now on the other side of the planet.  But he sounds very far away... must be this shielding.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All: For what it's worth, at least we know how the entire team could just disappear like it did.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: Indeed. But we must get a move on if we are to reach this river of yours.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
:;taps her commbadge::*CEO*: Lieutenant, Sparks here. Do you require any assistance in engineering? I'm sure the Captain can spare me for the moment.

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  We need to get this thing...um, whatever it is, uncloaked.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Indeed. Too bad we still cannot detect any lifesigns.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
ACTION:  A ship uncloaks from the nearest moon and fires at the Huron, then recloaks before its location can be found.  The Huron shakes, damage to decks 15 through 17...

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: The radiation source just vanish, Anything happen with the Away team?

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Then like I said - our last course of action is to fire at i... ::nearly falls from his chair as the ship is hit::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
:;grabs the console as the ship rocks::All: Oh no!

Host CO_Knight says:
::grabs hold of his chair as the ship shakes::  CSO:  Report!

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, if we continue this pace, we will be too spent if we encounter anyone.  That river must be another 4 miles away.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: But it appears to be a big place.  Even without the shield and cloaking technology, they could just be out of Tricorder range.

FCO_Roznine says:
::taps in a command:: CO: Evasives, sir.

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
CO: We have received damage on decks 15 to 17. ::As he taps his console::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::checks the damage reports quickly hoping that nothing was severely hit::

Host CO_Knight says:
CIV:  Anyone hurt?

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
Our deck 15 through 17 are damage, a ship from the nearest moon has cloak and decloaked and I can't tell where it goes

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: ::sighs::  We can slow down if you need to... but I really would prefer we not take our time any more than necessary.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
ACTION:  Minor injuries are being reported to sickbay.  One crewman is trapped in a Jeffries tube.

Host CO_Knight says:
CIV:  Seal off those decks and ready weapons.

FCO_Roznine says:
::mutters slightly as he's not sure what evasives to use:: CO: If I start ducking and weaving the ship, I could fly right into them.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
*CEO*: Lieutenant, everything alright down there. Lieutenant, please respond!

Host CO_Knight says:
::frustrated::  CSO:  Is there anything you can tell me Mr. On?

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, that was just a suggestion.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All:  The Lieutenant is right.  We don't have any idea where we're going.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@::looks at the CTO is amazement, he agreed with her?::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All: Rushing will just make us tired, at least until we find a direction.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: Sorry, Captain. I am just frustrated as you are

Host XO_Woo says:
@::slows down:: All: Very well. Four more miles to the river, you say?

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
CO: Sir, I'm picking up a life sign in one of the Jeffries' tubes.  ::As he locks down the decks::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: Captain, engineering is not responding.

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Just see if we can locate that ship.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
::taps his console and deploy a tachyon web to determinate where the ship is::

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
::Powers up weapons::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  If that was in a straight line Sir... we have to scramble up and down as well as around things.

CEO_Hansen says:
::coughs::  *EO*:  I'm fine.  Well ... I'm not injured again at any rate.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: Aye, sir. I am on that now

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Head back to the other side of the planet?

Host CO_Knight says:
CIV:  Dispatch someone to help get them out of there please.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
:;breathes a sigh of relief::*CEO*: Thank goodness. Any damage down there?

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Negative.  I want that ship found.

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host XO_Woo says:
@::continues walking towards the river:: CNS: At least... are your detections getting any stronger as we approach the river?

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Aye... CSO: That tachyon net... is it still a way to find that ship?

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@ALL:  Sir, we will need to get closer, the readings are the same right now.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CIV: I'll go.

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
EO: Very well.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: Captain permission to leave the bridge and look for that crewman?

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: Understood.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
FCO: It is. Unless....Maybe we can ask the Tactical Officer to determine where was the torpedo fire

Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  Permission granted.  Just be careful Holly.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All: The animal life doesn't seem very frightened of us.  Must not be a large humanoid population on this world.  If their were, they'd run at first sound of us...or first sight, or smell, or whatever.

FCO_Roznine says:
CSO: That's an option too, but if I have a cloaked ship, I'll move as soon as I've fired a shot.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::smiles::CO: Of course sir.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  This is when I wish I had Baby, she could track for us.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::heads for the turbolift after checking the JT location::

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
::Scans the area to try to find the ship to get a lock on it::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
FCO: You do that

Host XO_Woo says:
@OPS: You alright? You seem quiet.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
Turbolift: Engineering deck, section 12.

CEO_Hansen says:
*EO*:  Some damage ... I'll get damage teams on it.

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~CNS:  Randi, are you all still okay?~~~

OPS_Barnes says:
@XO: Yes sir, I'm alright.... this just doesn't feel right.

FCO_Roznine says:
CSO: Use the net to see if you can find them, I'll start flying a pattern search.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
::goes to the tactical console and tries to determinate where the torpedo was launch::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
*CEO*: Ma'am, we have a trapped crewman in one of the jefferies tubes near engineering. I'm on the way down now to get him out.

Host XO_Woo says:
@OPS: I know what you mean.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~CO:  Yes Sir, we are fine... I have detected Vulcan life signs but they are quite a distance away from us.  So far, we haven't seen anyone, just wild life.~~~

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All: I have another theory as to where we are.  Could this be a pocket universe?

CEO_Hansen says:
::blinks a few times::  *EO*:  I'm already here.

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: I'm going to do random flying patterns sir. Keep them guessing.

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~CNS:  Understood.  Just keep checking back with me from time to time so that I know you're still able to hear me.~~~

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
FCO: Yes, do so. We don't have much time if the ship will shoot us again

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: A pocket universe? What makes you think that?

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  A what?

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods::  FCO:  Understood.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@OPS:   What feels wrong to you?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
*CEO*: Shall I assist you ma'am or do you wish for me to do something else?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::feels the turbolift start to slow::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~CO:  Aye Sir... believe me I will scream really loud! ::chuckling mentally::~~~

FCO_Roznine says:
::engages one of his back-up programs to make the ship weave and duck all over the place:: CSO: Tell me if you need to compensate for the flying patterns.

OPS_Barnes says:
@CNS: Nothing in particular... 

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All: A pocket universe, a universe inside, but with limited area outside, like a balloon.  It's the star shining, honestly.  Even with the limited scans, I'd think even a micro star would e detectable from orbit.

Host CO_Knight says:
CIV:  If we get the opportunity, I want you to target their shields and weapons.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::thinks boy could I use a good cold lemonade about now::

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
CO: Aye.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All: Plus we can't see the other side, ruling out the idea we're inside the planet.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: That torpedo launch came up from the nearest moon, we must investigate carefully

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Can we stop for a moment, I need something to drink as I am sure you all do, and we need to take these salt tablets as well... we perspired a lot on the other side.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: There have been very few known instances where such a thing was created... But it's an interesting thought.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All: And, unless I'm mistaken, changing true universes is supposed to make telepathy impossible, isn't it?

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
::Prepares the automatic locking sequence, when the find the enemy::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: Sure, let's take a break.

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Get on it Mr. On.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::steps onto the engineering deck and runs towards the jefferies tube access hatch::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Thanks Sir ::reaches in her pack for the salt tablets::  ALL:  Here, everyone take two with a lot of water.  We need our strength.

FCO_Roznine says:
CSO: Want a flyby of that moon?

OPS_Barnes says:
@::sits down, glad for a break::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Of course, that just suggests that we're either in a micro universe... or we're still in our universe, and not in a parallel universe.

OPS_Barnes says:
@::takes a tablet, and gulps it down with a generous portion of water::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
FCO: Yes, we might do so

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: Thank you. ::takes the tablets and swallows::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: I know it sounds unlikely, but sometimes unlikely answers lead to real ones.  ::Grabs a water bottle.::  We should have just packed some pretzels for the salt.  ::Grins.::

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: We're doing a flyby of the moon, I'd suggest around the back side of the moon.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  No pretzels but I have some chocolate! ::grins::

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Bring us in from the back side.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::reaches the hatch and looks around for Lt. Hansen::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::checks the hatch and then pulls on it::

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods and changes the ship's course, going around the back side of the moon, flying fast enough to make a target lock difficult:: CSO: We're going in!

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All: There's another idea.  If they can cloak whatever it is on the surface, perhaps they can hide the entire valley and we are just on the planet surface?

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
ACTION:  As the EO enters the JT, more conduits and wiring fall from the sides and top, burying her, but not injuring her.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  Whoever is cloaking this, is expending a lot of energy, and I have not detected a source, have you?

Host CO_Knight says:
::braces his hands on the arms of his chair and watches the viewscreen::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
FCO: Good luck, you might need it

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CNS: That's the problem.  None of us has detected anything to explain all this.

FCO_Roznine says:
::swings the ship around the moon:: CSO: I'm the hottest pilot in the fleet... luck is part of the deal.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::tries to avoid the falling debris::Self: Sheesh, a person could get hurt in here.

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
ACTION:  As the FCO flies in fast and furious, the radiation source is present once more, but moving off again.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::crawls slowly through the mess calling out::All: Anyone in here? Crewman, are you here?

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: Captain, the radiation source is back! and it's is moving off again

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
ACTION:  A piteous crying can be heard by the EO, sounding as if it is far away.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::brushes some debris to the side, coughing at the dust it creates::

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Make sure we don't lose it this time.  FCO:  Stay on it Dylan.

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: I'm all over it! ::follows the radiation source again::

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
::The locking detects the radiation source:: CO: Captain, Do I have permission to fire?

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods::  CIV:  Fire!

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::hears a cry::All: I'm coming..::coughs:: hang...on. ::coughs again as she crawls along::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Whatever that explanation is, it's bound to be in that direction. Ready to move on?

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
::Fires the phasers and torpedoes::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CIV: Bring that radiation source to hell!

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
ACTION:  The phasers and torpedoes hit nothing.  The source has disappeared once again.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::bangs her knee on something sharp::Self: Owww!

FCO_Roznine says:
::mutters a vile dockyard oath under his breath as the radiation source disappears::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::moves along steadily reaching a turn in the passage::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All: If we are on the planet, in whatever form it is, it's a safe bet it will get awful cold once Argenta goes down.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: We fire the phasers and the torpedoes but the radiation has disappeared again and we hit nothing

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
::Is shocked by the fact that it hit nothing:: CO: The attack did nothing sir, it hit nothing...

Host CO_Knight says:
::brings his fist down onto the arm of his chair::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: I'm hoping that whatever is preserving this little piece of the planet, will keep it warm as well.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::pushes aside more debris and sees something moving in the distance::All: Hello? Is someone there?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: I'd suggest we make for the river, but keep an eye on the time.  I want to have enough time to collect fire wood and all that.

Host CO_Knight says:
All:  Let's see if we can pick it up once again!

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Firewood? How many Starfleet flares did you pack?

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  It looks like we are going to know soon... the sun is beginning to set.  ::pointing to the top of the mountain::

FCO_Roznine says:
::mutters some more and starts the random flying patterns again:: CO: Changing to random flight patterns again, sir.

Host XO_Woo says:
@All: Then let's continue... as far as we can get before sundown.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: We're in the midst of a forest.  Why waste our reserves?  We may need them before the end.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::sees a small boy hunched in the middle of several conduits::Boy: Boy? What are you doing in here?

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@::nods her agreement to the CTO::

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Four, Episode Forty-Two (Mission #169)
"Scientific Pursuits, Part VI"
Original Air Date: 10309.27
Executive Producer Jamie Osborn