USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10311.22

Starring: 
Jim Koeller as CO Ethan Knight
Lynda Anderson as EO2 T'Lar Bishara
Pam Bruyere as EO Holly Ivy Sparks
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine
Daniel Nunan as TO Dem'Rual Wyte
Karriaunna Scotti as CSO Sierra Sky 
Steve Weller as aTO Angeltra
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre
Eric Woo as XO Eric Woo

Jamie Osborn as SM, Vellex

Absent:
Graham Smiley as CMO Guriegn Harek
Christopher Barnes as OPS Chris Barnes

Mission Summary - “Gateway To The Stars, Part I”
	The Huron is en route to the Pi Stanilus sector, where odd sensor data has been collected recently indicating some sort of spatial distortion in the area. Upon arrival, the ship launches a class-4 probe. With the additional telemetry, it is quickly and surprisingly found to be some sort of interdimensional gateway... where it led to, was the question at hand. Suddenly, several vessels come flying through the aperture, clearly damaged from battle. 
	Hailing the vessel, the crew appears to be an insectoid species who claim to be from the planet Nacandar. Of course, the Starfleet database has no record of such a planet. They request refuge in this universe, and if they return to their home universe, they will surely be killed. The Huron is faced with the decision to allow them to complete their journey through the aperture, or turn them away. 
	The decision is not a difficult one: though they know nothing of this species, the Huron cannot refuse such a request. The five vessels come through the aperture before it seals completely... and the Huron prepares to receive the “Nacandarians” and their leader.

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

CNS-McIntyre says:
::sitting in her office, going over crew evals, wondering where the new CSO is::

aTO_Angeltra says:
::On Bridge, Tac 2, running performance analyses on the Phaser Banks.::  TO: Tactical systems going through full checks, sir.  So far they check out fine.

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
::in main engineering discussing the work schedule with Simmon:: Simmons: Ok, take two guys and check on the manifolds, and be sure to run a diagnostic as well.

Host CO_Knight says:
::tugs down on his tunic, heads out of his quarters and to the TL::

Host XO_Woo says:
::on the bridge, looking over some of the sensor data before consulting the CSO::

CSO_Sky says:
::At her station going through the reports.::

CNS-McIntyre says:
*CSO*: Lt. Sky, I believe you have an appointment with me.

Host XO_Woo says:
FCO: What's our ETA to Pi Stanilus?

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::checks the course and heading::

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
<Simmons>EO: Do you want me to begin the work on the coils as well Holly?

CMO_Harek says:
::in his sickbay office, going over a few calculations, in his head::

TO_Dem`Rual says:
aTO: Ok. Can you check the shields?

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
Simmons: No, I'll handle that. Just be sure to  complete the list I gave you there. ::smiles::

Host CO_Knight says:
::enters the TL and requests the bridge::

CSO_Sky says:
::Looks up and over at the XO::  *CNS*:  Now ma'am?

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::taps a few buttons to make sure:: XO: Five minutes, sir.

aTO_Angeltra says:
TO: Sure thing, Phasers just finished, starting shields now.  ::Begins shield Diagnostic, level 3.::

CNS-McIntyre says:
*CSO*: Yes Lt., unless you can think of a reason why not... ::chuckling over her com badge::

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
<Simmons> ::smiles back and heads across the room::

Host CO_Knight says:
::steps out onto the bridge as the TL doors open and heads to his chair::  XO:  Status Mr. Woo.

CSO_Sky says:
*CNS*:  One moment.

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::glances over his shoulder at Ethan and smiles, then concentrates on his console::

CSO_Sky says:
XO:  Commander, the counselor wishes to see me now.

CNS-McIntyre says:
Marie:  Make a note that all senior staff are due their evals and sent each a message to that effect.

Host XO_Woo says:
FCO: Thanks, lieutenant. CO: Ah, captain. We are five minutes from the Pi Stanilus sector.

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
::picks up the padd on the console and moves to check on the coils::

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Acknowledged.  Any further information about the distortion?

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: As the Huron approaches the outer limits of the system, the purplish haze of the Betreka Nebula can be seen

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
CO/XO: We're at the outer edge of the system, sir.

Host XO_Woo says:
CSO: I think not. I am sure your psych evaluation can wait.

CSO_Sky says:
XO:  Yes sir.

CSO_Sky says:
*CNS*:  My appointment will have to be later.  My apologize.

CMO_Harek says:
::going over some preliminary data, looking for a discernible problems with the distortion::

CNS-McIntyre says:
*CSO*:  I take it we are near the system then?

Host CO_Knight says:
*CNS*:  Randi, we're approaching the sector, I'll need you on the bridge.

CNS-McIntyre says:
*CO*: Aye Sir, on my way.  Randi out.

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods at Dylan::

CSO_Sky says:
CO/XO:  From the data I have, it would appear there could be a tear opening up.  But I will need to gather some data to confirm that.

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::taps the controls and slows to impulse:: CO: Impulse power, sir.

CSO_Sky says:
*CNS*:  As you just heard, yes ::Smiles::

aTO_Angeltra says:
TO: So far no problems found, we're good to go...that is as far as I can tell from what we've been told.

CNS-McIntyre says:
Marie:  Looks like evals will have to wait. ::getting up from her desk, she straightens her uniform and walks out of her office, past Marie, waving as she leaves the counseling offices::

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Acknowledged.  Impulse power.

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
::looks for any discrepancies in the alignment::

CNS-McIntyre says:
::walking down to the TL she waits for a car to come::

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Anything unusual on sensors Lt. Sky?

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::guides the ship into the system::

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Yes, Ens. Sky is correct. A subspace tear does appear to be occurring. I recommend we send out a probe and keep the Huron well away... in case we trigger any action.

CNS-McIntyre says:
::entering the TL she says bridge and waits for the doors to open::

CSO_Sky says:
::Raising an eyebrow at neither's response she turns to her sensors::  CO:  Checking sensors now, aye sir...

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Understood.  Launch probe when ready.

CSO_Sky says:
::Scanning the incoming readings she checks them with the previous data.::

CNS-McIntyre says:
::the doors open onto the bridge as she walks over to her chair she stops at the Captain's chair::  CO:  Your counselor is reporting as ordered Sir.  ::grinning at him::

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::pulls up the navigational and science data, plotting a course nowhere near the tear:: CO: Adjusting course and heading as needed to stay away from that tear.

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  The tear is definately there.  I am also picking up signs of some foreign objects on the other side.

aTO_Angeltra says:
TO: I'm inputting the gravimetric readings into the torpedo targeting sensors.  Save the computer some work if we need them later.

Host CO_Knight says:
::smiles::  CNS:  Always a pleasure to see you counselor.

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Let's hope that probe will give us more information.

CNS-McIntyre says:
CO:  Why thank you Captain, may I take my chair?

Host XO_Woo says:
aTO: Prepare the launch of a class-4 probe, please.

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  Location of the spatial tear is close to the systems only M class planet.

Host CO_Knight says:
::motions with his hand::  CNS:  By all means.

CMO_Harek says:
::taps his office computer into the ships sensor readings, to continue research for adverse affects::

CNS-McIntyre says:
::grinning at the Captain, she takes her chair next to him, and begins to focus on the system they have entered::

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Is the planet in immediate danger?

aTO_Angeltra says:
XO: Aye sir.  ::Inputs Command and waits for the computer to confirm.::  Probe ready, sir.

TO_Dem`Rual says:
aTO: Okay, but could you send a copy to my console please.

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
::gets an all clear from Simmons on the manifolds and strokes that off her "to do" list::

Host XO_Woo says:
aTO: Launch now.

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::fiddles with minor settings::

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  Unknown. However there is no known populations of higher life forms on it.  Its uniqueness lies in being an M class planet.

aTO_Angeltra says:
TO: Aye Sir, on it's way.

aTO_Angeltra says:
XO: Understood, probe away Sir.  ::Launches probe.::

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: How strange that a subspace tear happened to appear here in the middle of a system, captain...

CSO_Sky says:
::Glances at the view screen as the problem is launched.::

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Why would that be unique?

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Well, hopefully we'll be able to find that out and send that information back to SFC.

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::turns slightly to follow the conversation::

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  M class planets are rare and far between.  In this case, it is the only planet in the system.

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: Probe telemetry uplink established

CMO_Harek says:
::gets up from his office and heads to a larger display in sickbay::

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
CSO: Isn't it also funny to have one in a binary system?

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Hmm, then I would agree with you about the uniqueness.

aTO_Angeltra says:
All: Even funnier is to find one unclaimed by any sentient species.

Host XO_Woo says:
CSO: Are there indications that higher lifeforms once inhabited this planet?

CNS-McIntyre says:
CO: Captain, I am not detecting anything mentally at this time...

CSO_Sky says:
FCO:  That is unique as well.  Often a binary star will tear apart an atmosphere assuming it is even able to form.

CMO_Harek says:
::brings up the ships sensor data as well as the probes data in the sickbay computer display::

CSO_Sky says:
::As her console beeps at the established link she turns to read the data.::

Host CO_Knight says:
CNS:  Understood.  Let me know if you feel anything out of the ordinary.

CSO_Sky says:
XO:  No sir...

CSO_Sky says:
XO:  I am not sure I am reading this correctly.  But it looks like some form of interdimensional gateway forming.

CNS-McIntyre says:
CO: Aye Sir ::pulls up several cases on her console::

CMO_Harek says:
Computer: Run the sensor data through the medical database and display any matches

aTO_Angeltra says:
TO: I don't like this.  Binary systems don't go unnoticed, and M class worlds don't either.  Could it be like Argenta, some Civilization hidden from sight?

Host XO_Woo says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CSO: An interdimensional... gateway. ::glances at the captain:: Explain?

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::shakes his head and turns back to his console... he still remembers the last time they were near some kind of strange spatial anomaly and grins at Randi over his shoulder. ~~~CNS: I will not be a lizard again. I say we turn tail and observe from say... 12 light years?~~~

Host CO_Knight says:
::leans forward in his chair::  CSO:  Interdimensional gateway?

CSO_Sky says:
::Looks from one to the other::  CO/XO:  That is what the readings say.  I am running the data through the computer now for verification.

TO_Dem`Rual says:
aTO: Anything is possible.

CNS-McIntyre says:
~~~FCO: Sounds good to me!~~~

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::gives a little smile, thinking that it would never happen::

Host CO_Knight says:
::waits for verification::

CSO_Sky says:
::The computer beeps it is finished and she reads it::  CO/XO:  Yes sirs.  It is confirmed.

Host CO_Knight says:
::stands up::  XO/CSO:  Recommendations?

CNS-McIntyre says:
::mutters to herself they need to leave... let someone else do this::

CSO_Sky says:
::Deliberately does not think about their past experience.::  CO:  Such incidents are always interesting, but often come with a high price of discovery.

Host XO_Woo says:
CSO: Can we send the probe into the... interdimensional gateway safely?

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
::removes a section of the deck plating and checks on the micro subprocessor relays::

CSO_Sky says:
XO:  I don't know.  We would have to try one to see what will happen.

aTO_Angeltra says:
CSO: Sorry to interrupt, but could the pull of the planets be the cause of the subspace tear?

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: the EO finds a discarded socket wrench behind the panel

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::plots several escape routes::

CNS-McIntyre says:
CO:  Captain, if I get a vote, let's don't and say we did! ::grins::

CSO_Sky says:
aTO:  I don't think so.  Unless something has been altered in this system.  Otherwise, it would have occurred long ago and not just now.

Host CO_Knight says:
CNS:  Unfortunately, your vote doesn't count this time Randi.  ::smiles::

CNS-McIntyre says:
CO:  Captain, just remember this later... I don't like this at all, and I have nothing to go on but a feeling.

CSO_Sky says:
::Looks at the counselor before turning back to her board::

CSO_Sky says:
XO:  This is odd...

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
::reaches inside and pulls out a socket wrench:: Self: Where the devil did this come from? ::sets it down and finishes running the lines::

CSO_Sky says:
XO:  This might not be  natural at all.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Such things do not happen every day. CSO: Assuming that the suns have had no effect on this, can it be verified that this is not a natural anomaly?

Host CO_Knight says:
CNS:  I hate to agree with you Randi, but we've got our orders from SFC.  We've got to investigate what is happening.

TO_Dem`Rual says:
::Checks on the gravimetric readings that were sent to him::

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  I don't think it is.  I am picking up metallic objects behind our forming gate.

aTO_Angeltra says:
CNS: If we don't do it, who will?  If it is dangerous, we just can't let it run it's course.

CNS-McIntyre says:
::snickers::  CO: I keep telling you captain, we can say we did!

CMO_Harek says:
<Computer> CMO: Matches found!

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Metallic objects? Ships?

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Let's go ahead and send that probe through and see what happens.

aTO_Angeltra says:
TO: We might want to consider Yellow Alert.

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::glances at Sierra:: CNS: I don't like it when a science person says, "This is odd."

CNS-McIntyre says:
aTO:  And you think our one little ship will be able to stop it Ensign?

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
::closes the panel and gets up, picking up the wrench and examining it::

CSO_Sky says:
CO/XO:  I would agree with the probe, but we could be alerting something to our presence.

aTO_Angeltra says:
CNS: It will have a lot better chance than no little ships.

CNS-McIntyre says:
FCO:  I second that one Roz ::looking at the CSO::

CSO_Sky says:
CO: As for ships... I can't verify that without the probes.  Only that they are big.

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  We'll have to take our chances.

CSO_Sky says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the FCO::

EO2_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::in  engineering helping EO Sparks::

Host XO_Woo says:
CSO/CO: If we can detect whatever's behind, they may be able to detect us.

TO_Dem`Rual says:
aTO: I'll consider it...for the moment let's just find out what's going really going on.

CSO_Sky says:
XO:  Or have the same problem we are having.

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
::looks around for Simmons:: Simmons: Get over here. I need an explanation about something.

CMO_Harek says:
::looks through the what the computer found and realized that the ships shielding mitigated any concern::

Host XO_Woo says:
aTO/TO: You heard the captain. Send the probe into the tear

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::sends a message to the flight bay crew to run systems checks on all the shuttles... again::

CNS-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Fasten your seat belts Roz... that probe is going in.

TO_Dem`Rual says:
XO: Aye sir. ::programs the probe to head towards the rip::

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
<Simmons> ::comes on the run::EO: Shoot Holly.

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: Telemetry from Probe #2 begins to come in, it enters the Gateway.

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
CNS: If Federation starships only had seatbelts. ::sighs::

Host CO_Knight says:
::sits back down in his chair to see what information the probe might send back::

CSO_Sky says:
::As the computer finishes giving up its data she looked at the first officer::  XO:  Whatever it is, it is the size of an Ambassador Class Starship... It could be anything, but...

aTO_Angeltra says:
TO: Sir, if there is a possibility of danger, we should go to Yellow Alert.

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
Simmons: John I found this behind that panel. Care to explain how it got there? ::shows him the wrench::

CNS-McIntyre says:
FCO:  I bet we could ask Holly to design some!

Host XO_Woo says:
::frowns as he overhears the FCO/CNS's idle chatter:: CNS: I don't suppose you can detect anything through that gateway?

CSO_Sky says:
::Quieter::  XO:  I am reading five of them.

CNS-McIntyre says:
XO: No Sir, there is nothing there that I can detect.

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::concentrates on his console again::

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: as the tear gets wider now, the shadows of the first three ships can be seen.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Captain, Ens. Sky's reading five metallic objects... ::watches the viewscreen::

CSO_Sky says:
Darn... CO:  Captain, subspace tear is increasing and you have three ships.

TO_Dem`Rual says:
aTO: I suppose so...but I would like to get permission from the XO first.

TO_Dem`Rual says:
XO:Should we go to Yellow Alert, sir.

aTO_Angeltra says:
TO: Exactly, but ask quick.

CNS-McIntyre says:
CO:  Recommend we go to yellow alert as a precaution.

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks up at the viewscreen::  CSO:  Any way of knowing that they can see us as we see them?

CMO_Harek says:
::returns to his office, to look through some other data::

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  They could come through at any moment.  Suggest we find ourselves a nice observing spot without being observed.

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  No sir... other then they might not be prepared.

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::looks at the viewscreen, his finger hovering over the last button to activate an escape vector::

EO2_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::out of the corner of her eye she sees a little spark and moves to investigate it::

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
<Simmons>::looks at the tool, a puzzled look on his face::EO: Gee Holly, I have no idea, but it must be someone on Beta or Gamma shift. I'll check the duty roster and find out who serviced that section and get back to you. ::tries to smile but knows he shouldn't::

CSO_Sky says:
::Five to one were not good odds, especially given the size of the other vessels.::

TO_Dem`Rual says:
CO: Sir, Should we go to Yellow Alert?

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  That's what's strange....why haven't they come through?

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  Could be the tear was not large enough till now.  Or... they were waiting to see what was on the other side first.

Host XO_Woo says:
TO: Where's the probe relative to those vessels?

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  Hold off on the Yellow alert.  Nothing has been done to provoke us.

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  Our probe is being scanned by the lead vessel.

CNS-McIntyre says:
~~~CO:  Captain is that wise?  Since we don't know anything about the other dimension?~~~

TO_Dem`Rual says:
XO: 35 Kilometers sir.

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  I guess that answers one question.  They are likely to know someone is here.

TO_Dem`Rual says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Captain, we know nothing about them. perhaps it's prudent to go to yellow alert.

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
::grins at John and hands him the wrench::Simmons: Take this with you John, and get that crewman in the chief's office as soon as possible.

CNS-McIntyre says:
::agrees totally with the XO, and hopes the CO will listen::

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Have they done anything that would give us reason to go to alert status?  I do not want to be the first to provoke any type of incident.

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: The beginnings of the first ship appear. It is very angular, with a pointed bow. It is Violet in colour

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  First ship coming through now...

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Can you scan them?

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  Consider... there are five very large ships sir... not just one.

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  Working on it now.

EO2_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Self: Oh now that is not good.  ::begins to work on the burnt relay::

aTO_Angeltra says:
TO: Want to suggest hailing them at least?

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::watches the ship appear:: CNS: Nice color.

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
<Simmons> ::nods::EO: You got it Holly. ::heads off to find the culprit::

CNS-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Yeah, and I hope that is all we see, just the color Roz.

Host CO_Knight says:
aTO:  Excellent suggestion.  FCO:  Hail them.

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::taps a control:: CO: Hailing frequencies open, sir.

CMO_Harek says:
::looking through a padd, when the senor data on his computer beeps::

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  Sir... my word for the day appears to be odd.  But I am now reading 8 more ships.  Different configuration and..

EO2_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::smiles as she finishes replacing the relay::

CSO_Sky says:
::Turns to look at him.::  CO:  There is weapons fire going on.  The lead ship is damaged.

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: The first ship fully emerges into this realm. it appears to be damage, with some panels still smouldering. the second and third ships appear now as well

CNS-McIntyre says:
::great, just great, now we shall see if we get fired on::

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  Now, you may go to Red Alert.

EO2_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
EO Sparks: I saw a spark in this area and found a burnt out relay and have replaced it.

TO_Dem`Rual says:
::Hits the command for Red Alert:: CO: Aye sir.

CNS-McIntyre says:
::about time she grumbles to herself::

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::calls up those evasive maneuvers:: COM: Aliens: Alien ship, this is the USS Huron. Please identify yourselves.

aTO_Angeltra says:
TO: I get port banks, you get Starboard?

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
::turns::EO2: Good work Ensign. So what caused the burnout?

Host Vellex says:
COM: Huron: CO: I am Vellex, I am pleassed to meet you

Host Vellex says:
ACTION: an insectoid like creature appears on the monitors

CMO_Harek says:
::gets up from his chair as the red alert alarm sounds and goes to action preparing sickbay::

TO_Dem`Rual says:
aTO: All right.

EO2_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
EO Sparks:  It appeared to be a simple burn out.

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::puts the image on screen and lets the CO talk further::

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
::hears the alert:: Self: Oh now what?

CNS-McIntyre says:
::whispers:: FCO:  Nice image.

aTO_Angeltra says:
::Wonders what the Chief would say about this thing on screen.::

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
EO2: Take engineering to full alert status.

EO2_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::ears pick up the klaxon and her mind turns on for anything::

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::grins at Randi and turns his attention back to his console::

CMO_Harek says:
::wheels out some medical trays::

EO2_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
EOSparks: Understood.

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks up at the viewscreen::  COM:  Vellex:  I am Captain Ethan Knight of the Starship USS Huron.  Can I ask where you are coming from?

CSO_Sky says:
::Looks carefully at the species.::

Host XO_Woo says:
::eyes widen slightly, as he lets his eyes fall off the screen for a second, before looking back up::

EO2_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
ALL: Alert 3 Conditions Red

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
EO2: Take over here T`Lar. I'm heading for the bridge to see what this is all about.

EO2_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
ALL: All emergency stations to be manned, all damage control teams to assigned stations, all weapons to 110% readiness, all shields to 110%, all propulsion to 115%.

Host Vellex says:
COM: Huron: CO: Ahh, Captain. That sssounds nicce. I am from the Planet Nacandar. My Species is seeking exile to this planet

aTO_Angeltra says:
TO: Rather calm for a being under attack.

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::frowns:: Self Seeking exile? Strange phrasing.

Host CO_Knight says:
COM:  Vellex:  From whom do you seek exile from?

EO2_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::looks at the EO::  EO Sparks: All stations manned and ready. All engines to 115%, weapons to 110%, and shields to 110%.

TO_Dem`Rual says:
aTO: Maybe they're optimists.

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Any information on this planet called Nacandar?

aTO_Angeltra says:
TO: Maybe, or trying to lower our trepidation.

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
::hops in the nearest turbolift::Computer: Bridge.

Host XO_Woo says:
::watches the console next to him to monitor the positions of these mysterious vessels while the captain continues::

Host Vellex says:
COM: Huron: We are seeking asylum from a species called the V'Rax. They have been our oppressors for several ccenturieesss

aTO_Angeltra says:
TO: Hmmm, considering the numbers they had, they broke off fairly easily.

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  Checking now.  The ships though are filled to the max.  There is approximately 5000 individuals on those 5 ships.

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  See if there's any information concerning the V'Rax as well.

CSO_Sky says:
::listening to her computers response she turned back again::  CO:  Sorry sir, there is nothing in the data bank on their planet.

Host XO_Woo says:
CSO: If it is truly an interdimensional gateway... you'll probably be hard pressed to find any information.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  We need to get as much information as possible about the situation here.

Host Vellex says:
COM: Huron: CO: We had believed that this planetoid had not been occupied, and is relatively discreet and will suit our needs quite well

TO_Dem`Rual says:
::Looks at the purple ships:: aTO: fairly easy...Not with that kind of damage.

CMO_Harek says:
::goes to the storage cabinets to collect some medication::

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
::enters the bridge and starts walking towards the engineering console but stops when she sees what is on the screen::

Host XO_Woo says:
CSO: Are the probes still active? Be sure to record absolutely everything.

CSO_Sky says:
XO:  That was what I was thinking as well.

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  Nothing else on the other species as well.

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::just the way this Vellex looks at the screen makes him feel like a bug under a microscope::

Host CO_Knight says:
COM:  Vellex:  I believe it might be best if you transported over to discuss the situation.

EO2_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
 *EO Sparks*:  All stations manned and ready. All engines to 115%, weapons to 110%, and shields to 110%.

CSO_Sky says:
::Glances at her sensors::  XO:  They are still active.  It would appear their space is similar, though not identical, to our own.

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
*EO2*: Thanks T`Lar. Stay on top of those guys down there. Sparks out.

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  Sir... the rift is starting to close.  If the first ship does not move, the other four will not be able to leave either.

EO2_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
*EO Sparks*: Understood Bishara out.

Host Vellex says:
COM: Huron: CO: Verry well.....we will ssend an entourage........

Host CO_Knight says:
COM:  Vellex:  We will have security standing by.

aTO_Angeltra says:
TO: If the Captain is inviting our new...friends?  Our new guests aboard, shall I have the Antican brothers prep Alpha Team?

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
::moves slowly to the XO:: XO: Ummmm, sir, do those creatures need any special environmental conditions? ::stares at the screen::

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  Captain, you don't have much time.  At the current rate, the rift will close in less then five minutes.

Host CO_Knight says:
TO:  Mr. Wyte, send a full security team down to meet this Vellex and his entourage.

TO_Dem`Rual says:
aTO: er, not to sound rude to them, but could we have someone more....friendly assist them.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Well Eric, what do you think.....should we allow all of them through?

TO_Dem`Rual says:
CO: Yes sir.

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  One moment Lt.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: If we don't, and they are truly escaping their captors... they may not get another chance to escape.

aTO_Angeltra says:
::Shrugs.::  TO: The mutts are friendly.  Unless you mean friendly looking, but considering their appearance, it won't be much of an issue I hope.

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
::waits for the XO to answer her question::

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  And if we do and they are actually planning some sort of attack?

EO2_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::making her rounds in engineering watching the crew do their jobs::

CSO_Sky says:
XO:  Probe reading says the other species has stopped firing and are in a holding pattern.  All Nacandarians are though now.

CNS-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, I recommend we send a class one back to SFC and let them know the situation.  At least if we disappear, they will know what has happened to us.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: We have no indication that they are planning anything. But we will have to be vigilant, certainly... but I don't think sending them back is an option

TO_Dem`Rual says:
aTO: ah, what the heck, send them along with Scoo and Bee and their small gang.

aTO_Angeltra says:
CO: We can be prepared and still be helpful, sir.  We're not Romulans or Klingons or Cardassians, we're from the Federation.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Perhaps we should ask if they have any special environmental needs.

CSO_Sky says:
::looks at the counselor, not liking the word disappears::

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  Agreed.  CSO:  Allow the rest to pass through.

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  Too late sir, they moved on their own.

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::listens to the conversation around him, watching his console::

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods to Randi::  CNS: You can take care of that.

CNS-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Roz, get a class one ready and sent all information to date to SFC.

CNS-McIntyre says:
FCO:  I have all the information ready, sending to your console now.

Host CO_Knight says:
::shrugs::  CSO:  Looks like they had no choice.

EO_Ltjg_Sparks says:
::heads back over to the engineering console, wondering what the heck is going on::

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
CNS: Aye. ::taps the controls, transferring the data to the class one:: Ready to launch.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO:  I'll leave it up to you to see to it that they receive what they need.

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  No they didn't... rift will be closed in 1 minute.

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  Though I am very curious how they managed to open the gateway to begin with.  ::Her eyes glow with curiosity.::

CNS-McIntyre says:
FCO: Now please Roz...

Host Vellex says:
ACTION: the rift begins the final stages of closure

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
::programs the probe to home in on Earth:: CNS: And away she goes... ::hits the control to fire the probe off to SFC::

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Aye, sir. If Vellex and his entourage are coming aboard now, may I see to them in the transporter room?

aTO_Angeltra says:
::Sends a message to Scoo and Bee to have Alpha team prepare to escort the entourage.::

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Good question.  I'd like you to join me in our discussions.  XO:  Yes Eric, by all means.

CNS-McIntyre says:
~~~FCO: Excellent Roz... I hope we don't regret this.  These er em whatever they are, scare me.~~~

CSO_Sky says:
All:  Closing in 5... 4... 3... 2... 1...  Amazing.  Seamless.  As if it were never there...

CSO_Sky says:
CO:  Yes sir.

Host XO_Woo says:
CO: Thank you, sir. ::heads over to the turbolift:: Turbolift: Transporter Room 1.

FCO_Lt_Roznine says:
~~~CNS: Yeah... I feel - how can I put this - uhm... creeped.~~~

Host CO_Knight says:
CNS:  Perhaps you should join Cmdr. Woo to see what you get from our visitors.

Host XO_Woo says:
::holds the turbolift::

Host Vellex says:
<<<<<PAUSE Mission>>>>>

Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Five, Episode Seven (Mission #177)
"Gateway to the Stars, Part 1"
Original Air Date: 10311.22
Executive Producer Jamie Osborn