Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10310.04

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 
Jamie Osborn as SM

Absent:
Eduardo Oneto as CSO Charles On
Emily Dueckman as CEO Victoria Hansen
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre
Cana Marks as TO Jordan Maverick Rain
Graham Smiley as CMO Guriegn Harek
Daniel Nunan as CIV Dem*Rual Wyte

Mission Summary:
	The Huron continues to examine the strange readings while in orbit, while the Away Team explores the forest to which they seem to have been beamed. An explosion is detected near the planet's moon, and debris is found. Suddenly, drones appear from out of nowhere and begin pummeling the Huron. The Huron eventually is able to destroy most of the drones, and even taking one into their cargo bay... but there are strange readings coming from them...
	Meanwhile, on the planet, the AT have discovered what appear to be advanced weather control technologies, kept hidden in the treetop. Upon climbing, and examining the technology, they make a startling discovery and come to the same conclusion as those on the Huron...
	... All this technology, found in and around Argenta V, are all Federation in origin...

Host Jamie_O says:
<<<<<RESUME Mission>>>>>
OPS_Barnes says:
@::continues scanning with his Tricorder, frustrated not to receive any readings::
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@::Walking perimeter of camp, stretching the cramps out of the legs from sleeping on the ground.::
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::reads the padd in her hand checking off the repair list in her head::
FCO_Roznine says:
::sits in the Big Chair [TM] looking around the bridge::
Host CO_Knight says:
::in his RR going over the latest repair reports::
Host XO_Woo says:
@::crouched against a tree, observing the area around him and with his tricorder::
Host CO_Knight says:
::is pleased with the way the repairs are going, so he gets up from his chair and heads out of his RR and onto the bridge::
FCO_Roznine says:
::stands up as the RR doors open:: CO: Nothing new to report, sir. ::smiles::
Host XO_Woo says:
@OPS: I think we should continue on our way.
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@Sec: Once breakfast is cleaned up, you know the drill.  Make sure that thing is cold out.  If you can't grab the ashes, it's not out.
Host CO_Knight says:
::frowns a bit::  FCO:  Nothing at all, huh?
OPS_Barnes says:
@XO: Agreed sir... ::stands up::
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::speaks to a member of the last repair crew to find out when repairs will be completed::
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@XO: I know it can't be helped, but I'd still prefer to have a better idea of where we're going.
FCO_Roznine says:
CO: We're still looking for that cloaked ship. It seems to be leaving us alone for the moment... ::heads down to his console::
Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Was it something I said Dylan?  ::grins::
FCO_Roznine says:
CO: ... or just waiting for the right moment to attack. ::turns:: Huh?
Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Which unfortunately, would require us going there to get an idea of what it is. ::smiles:: Randi said she thought something was down by the river. So we will head in that direction once the area is cleaned up.
Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  You leaped out of your chair in such a hurry.
Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: Huron sensors detect an explosion from behind a moon
Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Yeah, well let's hope we can disable them before they have another opportunity to attack.
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::nods in agreement with the crewman and walks to the console and begins to input the data from the padd::
FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Well, you're back and do you trust anybody else behind the helm at the moment? ::hears the console beep and looks:: There's been explosion from behind one of the moons.
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@XO: Aye sir.  If nothing else, rivers are like civilization magnets.  If someone lives here, the river is more likely than the mountains...unless they want to hide.
Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Explosion?  Any way to detect what caused it?
Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Indeed. ::looks around at the cleanup:: So, are we ready to leave? Let's go...
FCO_Roznine says:
::sits down in his chair and starts tapping in commands:: CO: Checking now... not from our current position, no.
OPS_Barnes says:
@::brushes off his pants and follows the XO::
Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Set course and take us to the coordinates.
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@::Grabs his pack and puts it on his shoulders.::  XO: Ready Sir.  Let's go find some answers.
FCO_Roznine says:
::gets the location off the sensors and enters the course:: CO: Course set, quarter impulse. ::sets the ship in motion::
Host CO_Knight says:
*EO*:  Holly, are you available to join us on the bridge?
Host XO_Woo says:
@::grabs his pack and continues walking down towards the river:: CTO: What I am trying to figure out, is how this forest environment in the middle of the desert, is related to whatever happened to the science team...
FCO_Roznine says:
::runs the sensors at maximum range::
Host Jamie_O says:
@ACTION: out of nowhere, it begins to rain
OPS_Barnes says:
@Self: Great...
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@XO/ OPS: More disconcerting...of all the luck.  ::Lifts hood over head.::  What's more disconcerting is why didn't we see it from orbit.
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::hears the Captain's voice and stops what she's doing to answer::*CO*: Of course sir. I'll bring up the repair report right away.
Host CO_Knight says:
*EO*:  Acknowledged.  Thank you Holly.
Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO/OPS: Though the tricorders are detecting no holographic technology... this is a great feat. ::looks down towards the river:: Anything unusual on your tricorder?
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::hands engineering over to Ensign Watts and heads for the nearest turbolift::
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::enters the lift and calls for the bridge::
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@::Pulls Tricorder, running it about.::
Host XO_Woo says:
@::looks up:: CTO: What is this? Rain? How is that possible?
FCO_Roznine says:
CO: I'm getting debris on sensors... possibly a ship. I can't tell at this stage.
Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Hopefully as we get closer, we'll be able to determine what it is.
FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Hope springs eternal, Ethan.
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@XO/ OPS: None of this is possible based on what we know.  Therefore...wait a minute.  Sir, I'm detecting signs of technology.  Atmospheric control units, Weather control, on a planet devoid of life?
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::enters the bridge and heads directly for the Captain and holds out the padd for him::CO: Here you go sir, the repair report.
Host CO_Knight says:
::is surprised to hear his first name called out on the bridge::
OPS_Barnes says:
@XO: Agreed sir, this is impossible unless there's some high tech-level civilization here.
Host CO_Knight says:
::takes the padd from Holly::  EO:  Welcome back Holly.  Just thought we could use an extra hand up here.
FCO_Roznine says:
::brings the ship in a wide arc towards the debris field, not even aware that he called the Captain by his first name on the bridge::
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::smiles::CO: Of course Captain.
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@OPS: Which could explain how it's all connected.  Wasn't the science team looking at ruins below the surface?  Maybe they were made by the same people who built this oasis?
Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO/OPS: And perhaps they were captured because they were... digging a little too deep...
Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  I could use someone over at science.  ::smiles::
OPS_Barnes says:
@XO/CTO: In any case, I think we need to find them and find out what the heck is going on here...
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@XO: It's a possibility.  But based on what happened to us, captured may be the wrong word.  We can't contact the ship, yet we aren't captured.
FCO_Roznine says:
:;blinks as he realizes what he did:: ~~~CO: Sorry, I was watching the sensors and didn't realize I called you Ethan on the bridge.~~~ ::speaks aloud:: CO: The debris field is consistent with a Romulan Scout class starship, sir.
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::glances over at science::CO: So I see sir. No problem. ::heads over to the console wondering where Lt. On has gotten to::
Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO/OPS: We have been taken somewhere against our will, and thus cannot contact our ship.
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@XO: Should we head for one of the apparent weather stations?  At least it's a start.
Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Where is the closest one?
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@XO: If it's intentional, then yes.  But what if we just accidentally rang the bell, and the door opened to here?
Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Romulan?  Now why doesn't that surprise me!
Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  Holly, any way of clearing up sensors to get more information on that debris?
FCO_Roznine says:
::smiles:: CO: Me neither... remember what I said yesterday about Romulan or Klingon ships. ::scans the field some more:: Trying to determine if it was accidental or weapons fire that made it blow up.
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::checks Roz's findings and then taps the sensor display again::CO: I'll try sir.
Host CO_Knight says:
~~~FCO:  Apology accepted.  Just be careful when we're on duty Dylan.~~~
FCO_Roznine says:
~~~CO: I will, I promised that to myself and I sure won't forget again.~~~
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::adjusts the sensors and reads the incoming data::CO: Sir, from what the sensors are telling us, that radiation signature is not the same as the ship that we were following earlier.
OPS_Barnes says:
@CTO: That's a good point... maybe the research team accidentally tripped this thing and got trapped.... we don't know for a fact that there is actually a malicious entity working against us here.
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: So our cloaked friend is still out there somewhere.
FCO_Roznine says:
::sighs:: CO/EO: Maybe we can conjecture that the other ship is Klingon?
Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  Hmmm, so I wonder who these guys were.
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@OPS: While we can't be certain, I'd say there isn't.  If there was, with all the noise of our arrival to the field, we would have met some kind of resistance.
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
FCO/CO: Well a cloaking device is used by both the Romulans and the Klingons.
FCO_Roznine says:
EO: Do they have different signatures? Isn't there a way to tell them apart?
Host CO_Knight says:
FCO/EO:  Well, are we for certain that the ship that was blown up, is actually a Romulan scout vessel?
FCO_Roznine says:
CO: As far as sensors can tell, yes sir.
Host CO_Knight says:
FCO/EO:  Okay, let's see if we can determine what destroyed the vessel.
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
FCO: Normally they do sir, but I can't get a definite id on it at the moment.
Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: Incoming fire from multiple directions
OPS_Barnes says:
@CTO: If that's the case it's just a matter of finding our people.... and finding a way out...
FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Incoming weapons fire, multiple vectors, sir! ::engages evasives without prompting::
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: Scanning for.....:;stops mid sentence:: Sir, we have incoming weapons fire!
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@OPS: I'd say that's correct.  Nearest Weather station is too far, about half a click.  Let's start there.
Host CO_Knight says:
FCO/EO:  Red Alert!
Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  Where the heck is that coming from?
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::taps the console::CO: Shields at full capacity sir!
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
<Scoo>  ::Raises shields and arms weapons.::
OPS_Barnes says:
@CTO: Agreed, lead on. ::follows the CTO::
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: It's coming from......::checks the display:: drones sir, phaser drones.
FCO_Roznine says:
::nods in satisfaction as Scoo sets off the red alert klaxons, and keeps the ship moving through various evasive patterns::
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@::Walks towards the station, continually scanning.::
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::looks at the Captain wondering what his next move will be::
Host CO_Knight says:
Scoo:  Target those drones and take them out.
FCO_Roznine says:
::changes the ship's flight vectors so Scoo gets optimal shots::
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
<Scoo>  ::Fires at drones with Phaser banks.::
Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: Scoo takes out two drones
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::smiles::Scoo: Way to go Mr. Scoo!
Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Like you, I do not enjoy walking blindly without knowing what is before us
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
<Scoo> CO: Two down, sir.
Host CO_Knight says:
Scoo:  Nicely done, but we still have a couple more to take out.
Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: the Huron shakes as it is hit from the side
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@XO: With some luck, we'll get some answers soon.
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
<Scoo>  ::Fires a photon spread at the next grouping of drones.::
FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Sir... I can ::stops mid sentence and bites back an oath:: Changing evasive patterns to Delta Seven.
Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: one more drone down, two more to go
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
:;loses her balance slightly as she has to grab onto the console to steady herself::Self: Whoa!
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
<Scoo> FCO: Acknowledged.  ::Alters firing patterns.::
Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  You can what, Dylan?
FCO_Roznine says:
CO: I was going to suggest we lead them on a chase so Scoo can pick them off.
Host CO_Knight says:
Scoo:  Okay, we've got two more to go.  Let's get them before they get us.
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
<Scoo> FCO: I'd rather just blast them.  One of them at least, it might help if we could disable the last one and take a look at it before we blow it up.
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::checks on the damage reports from that last hit::
FCO_Roznine says:
::nods absently, knowing Scoo can see him from his station and keeps moving the ship in various evasive patterns::
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
<Scoo> ::Continues to fire, mixing torpedoes and Phasers.::
Host Jamie_O says:
    ACTION: another hit, another drone down
Host CO_Knight says:
Scoo:  Not a bad idea Scoo.  If we can disable the last one, maybe we can get more information as to whose they are.
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: Captain, all departments report no damage, just some minor hits to the hull.
Host Jamie_O says:
@ACTION: Tricorder scans detect the weather array overhead
Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  Acknowledged.  You okay Holly?
FCO_Roznine says:
CO: So we knock out its guidance systems and weapons?
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
<Scoo> ::Adjust Phasers to try and overload internal circuits, attempts to target weapons.::
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: Fine sir, just fine. ::smiles so that the Captain doesn't see that she is scared::
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@XO: I think we've arrived.  Now all we have to do is find it.
OPS_Barnes says:
@::his tricorder gives off a proximity alarm:: CTO/XO: I think we're pretty close...
Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  Good act Holly.  But don't worry, we'll be fine.  ::smiles reassuringly::
Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO/OPS: Just great. Everything has to be hidden around here. Try and see if it might be camouflaged or cloaked, or underground.
Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Exactly Dylan.  Scoo:  Think you can do it?
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::her face flushes as she forgot that the Captain is an empath and could "feel" her fear::
OPS_Barnes says:
@XO/CTO: I think we should focus our search upward... my tricorder is showing it directly overhead.
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@XO/ OPS: Tricorder says up.  Perhaps through the trees?  ::Squints and looks up.::  I can't see that far but I can hear something.
FCO_Roznine says:
::shoots Holly a quick reassuring smile and keeps the ship out of the drones' way as much as possible::
Host XO_Woo says:
@OPS: Overhead? ::looks up::
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
<Scoo> CO: Trying to hit the weapons first.  Then Tractor Beams should, uh, disable guidance.
Host CO_Knight says:
::grins at Scoo's statement::
Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO/OPS: It will serve no purpose for all of us to climb trees to look for this weather station. Anyone climb trees a lot when children?
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@::Reaches for the Branches.::  XO: Not a whole lot.  Just when the Troop went camping in the woods.  Still, it isn't that much unlike climbing a ladder, if you're careful.
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::scans for signs of any other incoming drones::
Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Want to volunteer?
FCO_Roznine says:
::puts the ship through a twisting roll, trying to confuse the drones::
Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: the last drone remains tight on the Huron
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@<Sec Fred> XO: I can climb, sir.  I'll go up and drop a line if you want.
FCO_Roznine says:
::increases speed, veering off to the side::
Host XO_Woo says:
@Sec: Good man.
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: Captain, I only show that last drone on sensors.
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@::Nods to Fred.::  Fred: Be careful.
Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: the roll gives Scoo just the angle he needs to take the shot
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
<Scoo>::Fires.::
Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  Let's hope we can disable that last one.
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir. I know we can.
Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: the last drone becomes disabled
FCO_Roznine says:
::watches the sensors:: Scoo: Great shot!
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
<Scoo> ::Relaxes.::  FCO: Nice flying, sir.
Host CO_Knight says:
Scoo:  Well done!  Secure the drone in CB 1.
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::sighs gratefully::Self: Good job Mr. Scoo. Now maybe that will be the end of it.
Host XO_Woo says:
@::looks up as Fred continues climbing::
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
<Scoo> ::Tractors the drone in, dispatching Bee's team to look into it.::
FCO_Roznine says:
::chuckles and brings the ship around:: CO: We're in position to beam it on board.
Host CO_Knight says:
::grins::  EO:  See that, nothing to worry about!
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@<Fred> ::Continues climbing, carefully, as the trees aren't as dense as they were at his childhood home.::
Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: the Drone is tractored into Cargo Bay One
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: I wouldn't say that sir. You might want to take a look at these scans on the drone.
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@::Pokes around the base of the atmospheric control tree.::
Host CO_Knight says:
::gets up to head towards Holly::  EO:  What is it?
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@<Fred> ::Yells.::  All: Sirs?  You might want to take a look for yourselves.  ::Drops a rope.::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Most perplexing, why we would have been taken here, yet we have received no reception... ::looks up; grabs the rope:: I'll go up first. ::starts climbing::
FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Return to our search pattern flight path?
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: Looks sir, I thought those signatures were familiar...they're Federation!
Host CO_Knight says:
::nods at Dylan::
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@::Steadies the rope at the bottom.::
Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  Federation!
Host CO_Knight says:
FCO/EO:  This just isn't making any sense.
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@ <Fred>  ::Helps the XO up.::
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: Perhaps they were stolen sir?
FCO_Roznine says:
::enters the flight plan and turns in his seat:: CO: You said it sir. ::gets up and walks over to Holly's console:: No sense at all.
Host XO_Woo says:
@Fred: Thank you. ::takes a look around::
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@OPS: Would you like to take a look?  Betty and I can cover the base until you and Commander Woo figure out who we're dealing with.
Host CO_Knight says:
Scoo:  Make sure that team learns everything it can about the drone.
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::leans back so Roz and the Captain can see the display::
OPS_Barnes says:
@CTO: Probably a good idea, thanks Lieutenant. ::yells up to Fred:: Fred: Hey don't forget me! ::smiles::
FCO_Roznine says:
::looks at the display, shaking his head in confusion:: CO/EO: This is insane.
Host XO_Woo says:
@Self: My goodness... ::looks down as Chris starts to climb up::
OPS_Barnes says:
@::grabs the rope and hauls himself up:: 
CTO_Ec`The`Ion says:
@<Fred> XO: This isn't what I expected to see.  ::Reaches down and gives OPS a hand.::
Host XO_Woo says:
@::runs a scan with his tricorder to verify:: OPS: Chris, this is all Federation technology.
OPS_Barnes says:
@::takes Fred's hand and completes the climb::
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::thinks this might have been a good day to just stay in bed and call in sick::
Host CO_Knight says:
FCO/EO:  Well, hopefully we can learn a lot from that drone.  Now, let's see if we can get back to tracking that cloaked vessel.
FCO_Roznine says:
::heads back to his seat:: CO: Agreed, sir. Search pattern is being flown as we speak, sensors looking for that cloaked signature.
EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: Scans ongoing sir. I'll find that little break we need.
OPS_Barnes says:
@::scans:: XO: This is getting very strange... ::scratches head::
Host Jamie_O says:
<<<<<PAUSE Mission>>>>>

Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Four, Episode Forty-Three (Mission #170)
"Scientific Pursuits, Part VII"
Original Air Date: 10310.04
Executive Producer Jamie Osborn