USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10406.26

Starring: 
Eric Woo as CO Captain Eric Woo
Steve Weller as CTO Ec'Thel'Ion
Kariaunna Scotti as CSO Sierra Sky
Pam Bruyere as EO Holly Ivy Sparks
Ship Manager: Jim Koeller

Absent:
Daniel Nunan as TO Dem'Rual Wyte
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre

Mission Summary
	The crew of the Huron monitor from above the movements and biosigns of the FCO and CSO, who are down on planet Brialus making contact with a group of telepathic felines who claim to have seen what happened, and know how the Vulcans died... The engineering department works to come up with a way to terminate the telepathic link from afar, if necessary... meanwhile, the FCO is not responding to hails... and in some sort of telepathic stupor, he ventures perilously close to some cliffs, requiring the EO to... “manipulate” his heading... the CSO makes contact with the Feline, named Alcar, who share some interesting information with her...

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
The USS Huron are in orbit of planet Brialus. The FCO and the CSO are down on the planet, about to initiate contact with a pack of telepathic, sentient felines... while the crew on the ship monitors these two intrepid officers, lured by a telepathic link...

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
... do the felines have the answers that the Huron seeks?

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
USS Huron - 10406.26 - A Whole New World, Part 10

Host SM_Jim says:
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CSO_Sky says:
@::Sitting on the hard ground with a giant feline before her, her hands entangled in his mane, her eyes lost in his.::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
::sits at the engineering station on the bridge monitoring the away team's biosigns and wondering what's going on down there with the big cats::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge, watching the developments on the planet and trying to understand what the scans actually mean.::

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
:: on the bridge, watching the sensor readings come in as the FCO and the CSO are down on the planet:: CTO/EO: Any sign of trouble... ::raises his eyebrows at them::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
EO: How much do you know about telepathic energy, or whatever it's called?

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The feline looks directly into the CSO's eyes and lets out a slight purr.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
CTO: Not much really Icky. It's a real mystery to me.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: No signs of anything yet, Captain.  Nothing new, anyway.  Still, is it a coincidence that the bodies we found were Vulcan, and then these things make "contact" with the only Vulcan on the Away Team?

CSO_Sky says:
::Gently her fingers touch the silky rough fur.::  ~~~~I am called Sky.  What is it that you want of me.~~~~

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
CO: No trouble........yet sir.

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
::looks over his shoulder:: CTO: Well, lieutenant, it's like the brain... even today, we have no idea what the inner workings of the brain really entail... and consequently, there's just no understanding of how telepathy and the paracortex function... no true understanding, anyways.

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline>~~~CSO:  Why have you come here?~~~

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
CTO: Well... the CSO was on the planet for the longest, was working with the animals... and was one of the few remaining telepaths on the planet... it may be just a coincidence.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
::looks at the Captain::Self: The para what'sit?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Ignoring the name used.::  EO: That makes two of us.  CO/ EO: I just wondering, can it be blocked without incapacitating the individual in question?

CSO_Sky says:
@Feline:  ~~~~To learn, to understand, to discover, to explore, to find answers.~~~~

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
EO: The paracortex. It's the part of certain humanoids' brains that is generally attributed to telepaths. It's found in Vulcans, Betazoids... etc.

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  But what is it you seek answers to?~~~

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
CTO: I have heard of contact devices that could do it. But beyond that... :: shrugs ::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
::grins::CO: Well that leaves me out then sir.

CSO_Sky says:
@Feline:  ~~~~Everything~~~~

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Scan the felines in the vicinity of the Away Team.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer:  Specifically look for development of Paracortex.

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  I can not give answers to everything, just what I know.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
EO: What the CTO suggests... perhaps a last resort effort... is interesting. See if you can find any way to possibly inhibit telepathic activity.

CSO_Sky says:
@ ::Smiles::  Feline: ~~~~You did not ask me why I am talking to you.  You asked me why I am here.  I am before you, because you came to me.  Why did you come to me?~~~~

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
::raises an eyebrow::CO: Sir? I'm an engineer not a doctor. I'm not sure I can do that.

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
EO: But surely there have been devices that have been developed that could do such a thing. I understand that telepathy does not fall into the realm of engineering. But if you could find... schematics for a device of some sort...

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Starts to make a point, then realizes it isn't necessary.::

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  I came to see what brought you here and why.  We live in peace on this planet.  But you bring others, others that threaten this planet.~~~

CSO_Sky says:
@Feline:  ~~~~I have brought no one that would threaten you.  They are as curious.  However, there were those that came before us.  They are dead.  Do you speak of them?  If so, I would like to know whatever you can tell me about them.~~~~

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
CO: Well there is a medical inhibitor....but I'm not sure it can block telepathy from a non Vulcan, if that's what you planned.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: I'm not a doctor either, but don't those devices make the being wearing them into a walking vegetable?

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
*Science Lab* What's the status of this drug you're developing down there?

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  These people that came with you, yes, they seem hostile.  I came to you because you were the only one that did not appear threatening.  Those that came before you tried to hurt us, to take over this planet.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
CTO: :: raises an eyebrow :: Permanently, or for the duration of usage?

CSO_Sky says:
@ ::Very confused::  Feline:  ~~~~How did they hurt you?  Why did they want to take over your planet?~~~~

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  Please tell the others you are with, not to be alarmed.  We only seek to keep what is ours.~~~

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: For the duration, I think.  What I read doesn't cover that in depth.  Didn't affect the story.

CSO_Sky says:
<SO Angel> *CO*:  We are proceeding sir.  We should have something between medical and us in the next hour.

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
CTO: You read about this in a novel?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Computer> CTO: Paracortex  is developed to Telepathic levels in creatures scanned.

CSO_Sky says:
@ Feline:  ~~~~We will not take what is yours.  At least my people will not.  And we will try to make certain others do not come either... Unless you might ask it of us?~~~~

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
EO: Is there any way you could expand on the technology of this medical inhibitor for... some longer-range uses and practicality?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Several.  Read a few Betazoid novels in my time, as well as a couple Vulcan and quite a few Ullian.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
::checks on the away team again::CO: Biosigns still strong sir.

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  All we ask is that this planet remain ours.  Those before you trapped and tried to kill the others here on this planet.~~~

CSO_Sky says:
@Feline:  ~~~~Others?  Others of you or something else?~~~~

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
CO: I'm not sure sir, but I'll get my people on it if you like.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Is it possible to compare activity of the creatures paracortex on the surface to Vulcan and Betazoid models?

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  Others of my species.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
EO: Please try. I am not particularly eager to be left with a CSO who is permanently linked to this planet and that feline... if that happens.

CSO_Sky says:
@ ::Sadly::  Feline:  ~~~~Then I will inform the others and leave you alone.~~~~

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
*SO*: Noted, thanks.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Computer> CTO: Not possible at this distance.  Bringing subject to Bio Lab one suggested.

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  Do not look so sad.  Once we feel that your kind is not a threat to us, a meeting in the future might be possible.~~~

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: We can't bring the subject anywhere at this time.  ::Mutters about stupid computers, so close to AI yet so far.::  What of close range hand scanners, will those provide the needed data?

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
CO: Yes sir. :;grumbles under her breath:: He better not expect miracles.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Computer> CTO: Affirmative.

CSO_Sky says:
@ Feline:  ~~~~There are many individuals in the universe with their own agenda.  I can promise those with me will not harm you, I can not speak for the others.  Only that my people will try to keep you safe.~~~~

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self: Then why didn't you say so, stupid computer.  CO: Captain, ship's scanners can't...::Pauses as computer speaks.::

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
:: turns back to listen to the CTO ::

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  On your homeworld, does your species and my type of species live hand in hand?~~~

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Computer> CTO: Unable to answer question, please restate.

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
:: he rolls his eyes :: CTO: Silly computer.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Sorry Sir, computer doesn't know the difference between mumbled complaints about it and a question.  Scanners can't get enough of a pattern to compare the creatures brain waves with those of Vulcan's or Betazoid subjects.  I'm just curious, was Lieutenant Sky chosen because of how her mind worked or because Commander McIntyre had left.

CSO_Sky says:
@::Unconsciously, her fingers gently caress him.::  ~~~~Feline:  On both worlds that touch me, we have no creature like you.  We have those who are similar, however, their mental abilities are far below yours.  So they live in their world and we live in ours.  Rarely to the twain meet.~~~~

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
CTO: An interesting question...  it does seem more and more likely that the felines are tuned to Vulcans, doesn't it.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: It's eerie, they've just been looking at each other for half an hour, not making a sound.  That's no way to communicate.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
::works on finding a way to extend the medical inhibitor's effectiveness::

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  So they live separately and not together?~~~

CSO_Sky says:
@ Feline:  ~~~~It is better for them that way.  There is not the intellectual understanding that would allow them to co-exist. ~~~~

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
CTO: All species are different. But it is fascinating, isn't it , how telepathy has evolved... I mean, the Cairn have had no dependence on vocal communication, but species like the Betazoids... are different, they're telepathic and use vocal communication...

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  And with your mental abilities below ours, that is different?~~~

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Aye Sir, I was paying attention at the lecture, even if I was a touch late.

CSO_Sky says:
@ ::Smiles::  Feline: ~~~~ Are mine truly below yours or just different?  However, it is not the same for we can converse.  You understand, in general, what I am saying as I understand you.  The others that are similar in a small way by being feline,  do not have that ability.  They live mostly by instinct alone. I do not, nor do I believe do you.~~~~

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
CTO: Not to worry, lieutenant. ::winks:: Do you think it wise to comm the FCO?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Between you and me, sound is far too comforting to give up.  Besides, that's what these are for.  ::Points to antenna.::  Not sure, as I said, I don't understand telepathy, not even comfortable with it.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
CTO: Roz has been awfully quiet.

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  We do go by instinct if, in fact, we need to.  But we are a peaceful species and do not like being treated in a way that demeans us.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
EO: But his biosigns are still at normal levels?

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
EO/CTO: Any signs of mental duress... heightened body temperature?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Not as far as I can make out.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
CO: Yes sir, he seems perfectly normal, well for Roz that is. ::giggles::

CSO_Sky says:
@ ::Feeling guilty::  Feline:  ~~~~That was never mine or the others intent.  Can you tell me more about the others that were here before?~~~~

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  They were brought here by way of ship that had left them behind.  They were what you might call "wanderers".~~~

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
CTO: See if you can raise him.

CSO_Sky says:
@ Feline:  ~~~~What do you mean by wanders?~~~~

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*FCO*: Huron to commander Roznine, how are you doing, sir?

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  People who went from planet to plant, looking for resources to use.~~~

CSO_Sky says:
@ Feline:  ~~~~Understood.  What would you have us do now?~~~~

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  To let others know that we do exist here, and that for now, we would like to be left alone.~~~

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
CTO: Maybe his combadge isn't working.

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
EO/CTO: Or perhaps they are so engrossed with the felines that they do not realize we are trying to contact them... !

CSO_Sky says:
@Feline:  ~~~~It will be done.  And thank you.~~~~  ::reluctantly begins to break the contact.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Initiates Level 5 diagnostic on comm connection to Away Team.::

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  Is there nothing more you want to know from us?~~~

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
CO: I hope that's all it is sir. I'd hate to think that the felines are gorging on Roz. ::sighs::

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
EO: Perish the thought. Besides, that's why you are monitoring their biosigns.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Sir, I'm detecting a malfunction in the primary RF receiver on Commander Roznine's badge.

CSO_Sky says:
@ Feline:  ~~~~I would know about you and your people and your world.  But I fear that would take a very long time, more time then I have to spend here.~~~~  ::Wishing he might come with her.::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
CO: Roz's readings show that he's moved away from Sierra now.

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
CTO: An excellent time for such a thing to happen. Try to raise Lt. Sky. EO: What???

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
EO: Those are big kitty's, it would take more then one of us to gorge all of them down there.

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  You're right, I can not leave my species.  Perhaps in time, you will come back.~~~

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CSO*: Huron to Lieutenant Sky, can you read me?

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
CO: The FCO has moved away from the felines and is nearing an area of cliffs.

CSO_Sky says:
@ ::At the peripheral of her mind, hears the comm, but is not ready just yet to break her contact with the feline.::  Feline: ~~~~If I might.  What is your name?~~~~

Host CO_Capt_Woo says:
EO: What? Lock onto him, transport him back before he hurts himself. ::grunts::

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  I am called Alcar.~~~

CSO_Sky says:
@ Feline:  ~~~~Alcar... thank you.  Now I must go as you too are probably needed back among your own.~~~~

Host SM_Jim says:
@<Feline> ~~~CSO:  Do not leave so quickly, there is something I need to tell you.~~~

Host SM_Jim says:
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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Five, Episode Thirty-One (Mission #202)
"A Whole New World, Part 10"
Original Air Date: 10406.26
Executive Producer: Jim Koeller