USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10408.21

Starring: 
Eric Woo as CO Captain Eric Woo
Pam Bruyere as EO Holly Ivy Sparks
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine
Norman Goh as OPS Teval
Tom Marsland II as CIV Alex Tyler
Daniel Nunan as TO Dem'Rual Wyte
Kariaunna Scotti as MO Mei Ling Chen
Steve Weller as CTO Ec'Thel'Ion
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre
Ship Manager: Jim Koeller

Mission Summary
The USS Huron is several hours out of Orthos, after speeding up to Maximum Warp when debris is detected on long range sensors that correspond with components of the Monterey. No distress calls were recorded by any buoys, however, not from the Monterey nor the colony. Is the Huron stepping into a trap? What person or power could destroy the colony, and destroy a Starfleet ship, before the ship could even react fast enough to send a distress signal? This far out, the Huron has no answers, but they are hoping that those will come once they arrive. One thing seems to be clear - the accident can no longer be considered a true accident.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
SUMMARY: The Huron is about 6 hours from the colony. The crew has been studying the information they have, but until the ship arrives and co-ordinate with the Monterey, they have nothing more to do than wait. Meanwhile, Lt. Sparks has given in to the pressure and accepted the Chief position...
Host SM_Jim says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
::looks over the main engineering console on the bridge and gets the sensors ready for when the Huron arrives at the colony::
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
::sitting in the CNS's chair, contemplating the more comfortable XO's chair some more::
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::Begins to open communication frequency to the Monterey::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge, reviewing security assignments to the Away Team.::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::sits in the Big Chair, not saying much::
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
::looks at the Commander in the Big Chair:: FCO: So, how are you today Commander?
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
*Monterey*: USS Monterey, this is the USS Huron.  Please respond.
MO_Chen says:
::In the lounge, talking with the host about setting things up.::
TO_LtJg_Dem says:
::Doing tactical surveillances::
Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  There is no response from the Monterey.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: How many damage control teams you looking to send down, Holly?
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::glances over at Tyler:: CIV: Trying to figure out who to take on the team once we reach the colony.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
COM: Monterey: Monterey, please respond.
MO_Chen says:
::Shakes her head in disagreement and gives him a different suggestion.::
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
::glances over at Roz:: FCO: Sensors are ready when we are Commander.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
FCO: Lieutenant Commander, I cannot raise the Monterey on subspace frequencies.
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
FCO: I see. ::wonders if he should tell the OPS Officer that commbadges don't work over lightyears::
MO_Chen says:
Host:  OK... that will work.  How long?  ::Getting a reply, walks a small way off.::
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::ponders::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CEO: Thanks, Holly. ::hears Teval: OPS: No response? Hmmm... try again, just in case.
MO_Chen says:
*FCO*:  Roz are you still alive up there?
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
FCO: Roger that sir.
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
::marks down on his notes the improper use of first names on the bridge, then turns back to looking at the viewer::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
*FCO*: Barely, Mei Ling. What do you suggest?
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::begins to broadcast on all Starfleet subspace frequencies:: COM: Monterey: USS Monterey.  Do you copy?  This is the USS Huron.  Please respond.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
TO: Anything on sensors?  I know it's a ways away, but LRS should tell something if the Monterey isn't there.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::tries to see what Tyler is making notes of without really trying to look::
MO_Chen says:
*FCO*:  What we talked about earlier.  The host said he could have everything set up in about 15 minutes.  Did you want me to have him finish now or later.  Keep in mind if you say later, I still have your physical to do.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: I don't like this, Sir.  Call me suspicious, but our contact should be, well, in contact.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
:: taps his console as he waits a response from the Monterey::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
*MO*: Can I give you a final answer on that in a few minutes. Seems the Monterey is not answering.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
FCO: Still no contact, sir.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
FCO: I will try to raise the Orthos Mining Colony too...perhaps they have an explanation.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: Indeed. ::nods:: OPS: Do that.
Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  Sensors show no ships in that area.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
COM: Orthos: Orthos Mining Colony, this is the USS Huron.  We are currently six hours from your location.  Please update us on your status.
MO_Chen says:
*FCO*:  But of course.  I will remain here tossing a few more suggestions at the host.   You get to smooth his feathers later.
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
FCO: Sir, the tactical sensors only reach seven light years. Let me get the long-range sensors scanning.
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
::leans a little closer to the FCO:: FCO: Sir, with your permission, I'd like to run a drill on the crew.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::chuckles:: *MO*: I'll wear my famous tight pants, how's that?
MO_Chen says:
::Laughing, closes the signal.::
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::Frowns and turns to the FCO::
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
FCO: Sir, I'm not receiving any responses on any hailing frequencies.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CEO: Please do that. ::glances at Tyler and leans closer to whisper:: CIV: What kind of drill?
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::Sighs as he notices the FCO plagued with other business and turns back to face the front::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Sir, nothing on LRS from anywhere close to where the Monterey should be.  Could Starfleet have reassigned her and forgot to tell us?
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
OPS: Most peculiar. Any suggestions to possible causes?
MO_Chen says:
::Locating the poor man, she begins seeing what else she can get him to do.::
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
::begins scanning hoping to find some trace of the Monterey even if it is debris::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::frowns:: CTO: Unlikely, not after they told us to meet her out here in the first place.
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
::whispers:: FCO: I had planned on an intruder violation Sir. If that's alright with you. I think it will help keep the crew on their feet.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
FCO: Good question sir.  Our end is functional.  We had all our subsystems diagnosed at 71.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Aye sir, but I'd rather have an optimistic outlook.  You know, suspiciously optimistic.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
FCO:  The probability that the Monterey AND the Orthos Mining Colony not responding is suspicious.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::Turns to the CTO:: CTO: Sir, are you reading any radiation blankets in the area?  Perhaps a natural anomaly is jamming our signal.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::whispers:: CIV: Can it wait until we get a satisfactory answer as to why the Monterey AND the colony are not responding to hails?
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: Was scanning for vessels more then radiation, but we can check.
MO_Chen says:
::After a few minutes, she takes pity on the man and heads over to the concert harp sitting next to the piano.::
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
::checks and rechecks the sweep but gets nothing:: FCO: Commander, still nothing on sensors.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
CTO/FCO: A subspace irregularity could be the cause.  May I suggest we launch a probe to improve our sensor readings?
MO_Chen says:
::Making herself comfortable, she pulls the harp back against her shoulder and tunes it.::
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
::whispers:: FCO: Of course Sir. Just let me know when. In the meantime.. ::stands and walks over to the OPS Officer and tries to help::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
OPS: A probe? We're already at high warp... think it will get there faster?
MO_Chen says:
::Glancing over at the chronometer, she picks a song from her repertoire and beings a light Celtic dance.::
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::Looks at CIV:: CIV: Sir.  Do you require assistance?  ::Turns to FCO:: FCO: If we launch the probe 30 degrees planar from our vector, we can either bypass any natural boundaries, or at least triangulate our findings.
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
::walks over to an empty console and logs in::
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
::gets a small blip on the sensor's outer limits:: FCO: Commander, I've just picked up something.....looks like debris of some kind. It's still far away near Orthos, so I can't get an id on it yet.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
OPS: Do it.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS/ FCO: Clever thought, can't hurt.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::shrugs and updates a probe for an anticipated launch::
MO_Chen says:
::Her fingers dance over the strings, lightening the atmosphere of the room.::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CEO: Volume consistent with a starship?
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::launches the probe:: FCO/CTO: Probe away.
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
FCO: Unknown at this range Commander.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::puts the probe datastream onto main screen::
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
::tries accessing ship's movements to determine if the Monterey got another assignment that caused them to leave::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::taps his badge:: *MO*: Mei Ling, we'll have to postpone until further notice. Sorry.
MO_Chen says:
::Pauses::  *FCO*:  Let me know.  I will head back to sickbay then.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::eyes focused on the mainscreen:: FCO: The probe is continuing to send its routine updates.  Probe seems to be functioning within normal parameters.
TO_LtJg_Dem says:
CTO: I'm willing to bet it's not there.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
*MO*: Acknowledged. Roz out. ::turns to Holly:: CEO: Can you refine the sensors at this range?
MO_Chen says:
::Looking at her audience, she finishes the round.::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
OPS: Very well, tell me when something changes.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO/ CEO: If that is debris, should we push the engines to 9?  Could cut our travel time substantially, if it wouldn't press the engines too much.
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
FCO: Sir, the Monterey should be there... they didn't get any other assignment. Recommend Yellow Alert for now.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::nods and adjusts the probe's vector slightly for greater efficiency::
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
FCO: I can to a degree, but the probe may be a better bet to get the data.
MO_Chen says:
::Stilling the strings between her hands, she gently places the harp back into its nook and hits the stasis button.::
MO_Chen says:
::Standing, she informs the host of the current situation, getting his promise that he would go ahead and get things ready for later.::
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::Looks over to the CIV's console and wonders what subsystem he is accessing::
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
CTO: We have sufficient power so you can open her up but do it gently, I just got things back to normal in engineering.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
FCO: I have to concur with Mr. Tyler.  Better to be cautious.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CIV: A bit premature on the yellow alert, but I'll take it under advisement. CTO: Unless you deem it necessary?
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
::looks down and works on trying to refine the sensors a bit more::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CEO: I agree, but until the probe sends us data, perhaps we can get some kind of answer.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: To be honest, we don't know what happened to the Monterey.  Perhaps they went to Yellow too late?  A bit more power, but I'd say it's worth it.
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
::logs off his SFI database::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: Very well, yellow alert it is, Lt.
MO_Chen says:
::With everything set, and hoping they actually got to go through with things, she heads out for sickbay.::
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
::brings up an overhead view of their location and the system containing the Orthos colony and begins to ponder::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
   ::Activates Yellow Alert.::
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::With yellow alert sounded, Teval checks the crew readiness status deck by deck:: FCO: All crew have reported to their yellow alert duty stations, sir.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
OPS: Acknowledged, Ensign. ::looks around the bridge:: All: Possible scenarios that spring to mind?
MO_Chen says:
::Looks up as the ship goes to yellow alert.::  There are times I wish I was on the bridge... just so I would know what was going on.
TO_LtJg_Dem says:
FCO: Ambush.
MO_Chen says:
<Computer> MO:  Please restate your question.
MO_Chen says:
Nothing... nothing...  ::Steps off the turbolift and heads for the big windowed doors.::
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
FCO: I agree with our TO sir. We can't rule it out.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Or some sort of hostilities, whether external or internal.  Of course it could be major coincidental accidents, but not likely.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
TO: Good possibility. ::nods at Tyler::
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
::makes sure her people in engineering are on their toes with the alert::
MO_Chen says:
::Enters into sickbay to see her staff working as usual, prepared for anything.::
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
All:  The probe is 0.34 lightyears from our current position.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: The possibility of coincidence is marginal... not with BOTH the ship and the colony not answering, the ship not on sensors at this distance, but some blip... this smells of something we don't want to walk blindly into.
Host CO_Woo says:
::steps out of his ready room onto the bridge after he was contacted:: FCO: Status report, commander. ::moves towards the centre::
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
::goes back to his seat in the CNS's chair before it gets taken::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Agreed, just don't want to make assumptions before the facts, despite the fact that it's the most likely happening.
TO_LtJg_Dem says:
FCO: I also have the idea that there could be some kind of revolution...maybe the miners got tired of their conditions?
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::Gets up:: CO: Sir, the Monterey and the colony are not answering hails... and the Monterey is not on sensors. I thought it prudent to put the ship at alert.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: For my money, though, I'd bet some form of sabotage.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::Shakes his head:: FCO/CO: I will attempt to hail our rendezvous again.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: Put some on that for me too...
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
COM: Monterey: USS Monterey, this is the USS Huron.  Please respond.  Are you in need of assistance?
Host CO_Woo says:
FCO: I see. Continue to hail them, and try to boost the long-range sensors any way you can. Meanwhile, what's our ETA to the  supposed rendezvous point?
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::Switches to all subspace bands::
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
::tries to get an identification on the debris::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO: ETA is 5 hours 30 minutes at our current speed. We've also launched a Class VIII probe to do prelim scans of the system. We're rather not fly in blindly.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
COM: Broadcast:  USS Monterey or the Orthos Mining Colony - this is the USS Huron.  We are 5 hours and 30 minutes from our agreed rendezvous.  Please advise.  Please respond.
Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The probe starts transmitting further information.
MO_Chen says:
::Not wanting to start anything, orders her people to finish up what they are doing and to stand by for casualties.::
Host CO_Woo says:
FCO: Good idea. ::sits back against his seat, with a slight frown:: FCO: Then we stay our present course. Relay information from the  probe as it comes in. OPS: In the meantime, ensign, inform the Starbase of our inability to raise the Monterey or the colony.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::Jumps as the probe data begins beeping:: CO: The probe is transmitting data.
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
CO/FCO: Sir, I'd recommend we go in there assuming the worse, and be prepared for that. That being the Monterey and colony have been destroyed and we're about to be ambushed.
Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  Some of the bigger debris is identified as parts of the Monterey.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
COM: Starbase 71: Starbase 71, this is the USS Huron.  We are 5 hours 30 minutes from our designated rendezvous.  We have not made contact with either the Monterey or the Orthos Mining Colony.
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
::stands and looks over the OPS Officer's shoulder at the incoming probe telemetry::
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
COM: Starbase 71: Actually...our sensors have detected debris which have been identified as part of the Monterey.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
CTO: Good grief.  What happened here?
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CIV: Seems you do have a point there.
Host SM_Jim says:
<SBOPS>COM: Huron:  We have not received any further reports other than SFC had lost communications with the Monterey.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::Puts the telemetry on main screen::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Perhaps we should up our speed a bit?
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
CO: Sir...debris in the sector has been identified as parts of the Monterey.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
TO: See if you can access the Orthos records, especially inventories.  I want a list of all weapons, as well as tools easily converted as such.
Host CO_Woo says:
::watches as the information appears on the main screen:: OPS: Ah... thank you... ensign... ::his eyes quickly glance through:: FCO: Agreed. Maximum warp. CTO: Raise shields to maximum, ready weapons just in case. Scan the debris field for weapons signatures.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Can we make anything out about mass from this distance?  See if there's any debris besides the Monterey?  If they were attacked, they might have taken out one of the attackers.
MO_Chen says:
::Silence descends on sickbay as the place is cleared and ready for casualties.::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::nods and returns to his console, tapping in the commands:: CO: Maximum warp, aye.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
COM: SB71: We have telemetry that identifies that Monterey has been damaged, and possibly destroyed.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
FCO/CO: Should we go to red alert?
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Shields went up when we went to Yellow, bringing weapons to hot standby.  Range is a bit far for detailed analysis, but we'll see what we can do.
Host SM_Jim says:
<SBOPS>COM: Huron:  Acknowledged.  We will inform SFC.
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
CTO: Been checking on that Lieutenant. Give me a moment to verify.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
COM: SB71: Roger that Starbase 71.  Huron out.
TO_LtJg_Dem says:
CTO: Right...::Checks inventory list::...There was a phasers for every guard and five heavy duty laser drills.
Host CO_Woo says:
OPS: Not yet.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Thanks.  Too many possible causes, I want to know what happened before we get there, you know.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::Closes channel::
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::nods::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
TO: What about explosives?  Anything that could take out a Starship from the inside?
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
CTO: I just want to know if your scans can confirm the telemetry?
TO_LtJg_Dem says:
CTO:....Huh...well that's interesting...from what I can see...the used the gases in the mines for explosives.
Host CO_Woo says:
FCO/OPS/CIV: Are there any records of this colony being threatened before in the past?
TO_LtJg_Dem says:
CTO: So the answer to your question is no.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: So far I'm finding nothing to contradict that information.
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
CTO: All I read is the Monterey debris at the moment Lieutenant, but some of it is undetermined at this time.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
TO: OK, that reduces our possibility list by one specific point.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
CTO: Okay.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::listens to the conversations around him:: CO: Not that I'm aware of - I didn't read anything about it in the colony files.
MO_Chen says:
::Pulls up the mining colonists files for any potential problems they will need to deal with.::
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
CO: Sir, there is nothing on the Starfleet records.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: OK, thanks.
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
CO: Nothing that I can dig up either Sir.
TO_LtJg_Dem says:
CTO: However, the shuttles that transported them to planet to spacebase, were of high quality.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: How much you know about the subspace repeater buoys?
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
CTO: Repeater buoys? What made you think of that?
Host CO_Woo says:
CIV: You have also been looking into reasons why someone or power might do this? FCO: What's our new ETA?
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
TO: Understood.  I'm thinking the initial attack on the colony may have been sabotage, and if so, the attack on the Monterey may also have been to cover the first.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::glances at his console:: CO: New ETA is 3 hours.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::readjusts the probe vector::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Just wondering, if the Monterey was attacked and got a call for help out, even if jammed, a nearby repeater buoy should have some signal or signs of being jammed.  Can we access them?
TO_LtJg_Dem says:
CTO: Or the probe could be picking up false signals... A skilled programmer can do some serious damage.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
TO: True, but that probe was loaded with the latest encryption codes.
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
CTO: The probe should have picked up any buoys in their data stream.
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
CO: Working on a good answer for you now Sir.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
CEO: Buoys?
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
TO: Possible, combined with jamming that might do it as well.  List of possibilities just went up.
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
OPS: Yes buoys. They can be programmed for a variety of uses.
Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  Probe data indicate a faint warp signature, but can not pinpoint with the degradation.
Host CO_Woo says:
::stands up and starts pacing:: CIV/CTO: If someone or some power decided to do this over a resource of some sort, it doesn't make sense that they would attack a colony, then destroy a Starfleet ship. They would know that Starfleet would simply send more ships to investigate... unless they were so sure that they were capable of defending against any intrusion.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
CEO: What do you suspect these buoys mean in this situation?
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::Jumps back as more data appears ::
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
CO: Telemetry is reporting a faint warp signature
Host CO_Woo says:
::sits up:: OPS: Can you identify?
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
::smiles over at OPS:: OPS: Your guess is as good as mine Ensign.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Agreed, which is why I'm leaning towards sabotage meant to disrupt the private ownership rather then...another ship?
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
CO: Trying to clean it up, sir.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
CO: There is a lot of degradation in the area.  I can't pinpoint its exact location still, let alone ID it.
Host CO_Woo says:
OPS: Can you extrapolate the ship's heading?
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
CO: I can't even tell if it is a ship yet.  Give me a minute, sir.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: Any distress calls coming in from the region?  Escape pods, shuttles, that kind of thing?
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
CTO: None that I can tell.  Nothing on the subspace bands.
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
CO: Could also just be terrorism Sir.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Nods.::
TO_LtJg_Dem says:
CTO: A ship on the horizon...there is the bait for the ambush.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::checks the ship's course and does a minor adjustment::
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
CO: The probe's estimate of the signature's heading should be coming in.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
TO: Aye, that does change things substantially.
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
CO: Sir, I've accessed subspace comm buoys in the area. The Monterey never sent a distress signal.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::knows that a lot of the conversation is passing over his head but focuses on the probe's telemetry::
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
CO: That raises the possibility that the Monterey was infiltrated, taken over, and then turned on the planet.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: That means whatever hit them hit hard and fast, and no one made it out.
Host CO_Woo says:
CIV: That is true. But if it was terrorism... why stage it at planet Orthos? It is not exactly a strategically important planet. CIV/CTO: True... or, that it was sabotage indeed and they were destroyed before they realized what had happened...
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: Complete surprise - with BIG guns.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
COM: SB71: This is the USS Huron.  We are updating you on our current telemetry of the sector.  Will keep you advised.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::Transmits probe telemetry to SB71::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CIV: Turned on the planet?  Weren't they dispatched for the same reason we were, to assist the Orthos after the explosion?
TO_LtJg_Dem says:
CO: Sir, may I make a suggestion?
Host SM_Jim says:
<SBOPS>COM: Huron:  Acknowledged.  We will let you know if we find anything out as well.  SB71 out.
Host CO_Woo says:
TO: By all means, lieutenant.
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
::nods at the CTO's suggestion:: CO: I fail to see how sabotage of the ship would render the colony's comm systems useless, and vice versa. ::glares at the CTO:: CTO: If the Monterey was taken over. Not just because they felt like it..
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Possible, but the most likely answer is the sabotage one.  They had to be at alert in the system.
TO_LtJg_Dem says:
CO: I think we should send a shuttle towards the planet to get information rather than the whole ship, just in case if there is an ambush.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::nods at Ec’Thel’Ion words... pondering them for a bit, trying to puzzle through all the pieces they have so far.::
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
::watches her console closely as the engines continue at warp 9::
CIV_Ens_Tyler says:
CO/TO: I disagree. A shuttle doesn't have good enough defenses. They'd get blown apart if detected.
OPS_Ens_Teval says:
::Overhears the TO:: CO: I do not think that would be a good idea.  The shuttle is a more vulnerable target than the Huron.
MO_Chen says:
::Closes the files, as prepared as they can possibly be.::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CIV: More likely, sabotage of the colony, the Monterey picks up survivors, one of the survivors is the saboteur, and the saboteur then sabotages the Monterey.
Host CO_Woo says:
CIV: If the Monterey could be infiltrated and sabotaged, why not the colony. But we will have a better picture once we arrive.
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
::tries to pick up any signs of an alien warp signature::
TO_LtJg_Dem says:
CIV/OPS: However a shuttle has better mobility.
Host CO_Woo says:
TO/CIV: Agreed... if there is an ambush, I'll take my chances with the Huron.
Host SM_Jim says:
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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Five, Episode Thirty-Seven (Mission #208)
"Mining Station, Part 3"
Original Air Date: 10408.21
Executive Producer: Jim Koeller