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Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Six, Episode Thirteen (Mission #227)
“Beyond Argonia II, Part 2”
Stardate 10501.29

Starring: 
Jim Koeller as Ship Manager
Tom Marsland as XO Thomas Marsland
Linda Baus as CMO Ens. Sydney Logan
Pam Bruyere as CEO Holly Ivy Sparks
Eric Woo as EO Adahn Ilianor
Gina Hembrook as CIV Gina Hembrook
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Crystal Jewel
Steve Weller as CTO Ec'Thel'Ion
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre
Graham Smiley as OPS Guriegn Harek
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine

Absent:
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine

Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Six, Episode Thirteen (Mission #227)
“Beyond Argonia II, Part 2”
Stardate 10501.29

Mission Summary
The USS Huron has its encounter with the Borg, and does not fare well.  Shortly after engaging the cube, the Huron’s engines, shields, and weapons are disabled.  The Borg send 3 drones to the bridge, all of whom are dispatched in rapid succession.  Just then, the Borg cube locks a tractor beam on the ship, and it looks like they’re doomed for, until the Science Officer manages to disrupt it.  However, four drones board the ship and capture Admiral Knight before anyone can stop them, and the cube takes off to parts unknown.
Commander McIntyre receives a telepathic message from the Admiral telling Lieutenant Marsland that he must destroy the cube or risk Admiral Knight being forced to give away sensitive information to the Borg.  As the engineering teams set to work on the warp core, an entity of The Q Continuum beams aboard the ship and starts heckling the crew, especially the XO, on his ability to make decisions in times of crisis.  Finally, he winds up taking away the abilities from the telepathic and empathic species aboard, and switching everyone’s gender for a bit of fun before he leaves off to parts unknown.
As we close on this episode, Lieutenant Marsland has called a meeting of the most senior staff to discuss his plan to rescue Admiral Knight in the Ready Room, while Ensign Jewel is in command of the bridge, helping to lead the search for the Borg cube.

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CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge.::  *Scoo*: Yes I said Borg, all hands are called back on duty!  I need every non-Phaser weapon you can muster and I need them now!

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::rushes onto the bridge, looking around:: CNS: Report!

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: At her station, going through various electromagnetic signals for one that might disrupt the Borg in some way.::

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: sits at her console checking the status of the ship's systems in preparation for the Borg :: XO: All systems are at nominal!

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::in main engineering, making sure everything's ready for a conflict with the Borg...:: Self: Ugh... just hours ago I was safe on Betazed.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  It looks like we have about 2 minutes until we meet the Borg, Sir.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Would you like me to take over the helm?

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::In sickbay preparing the sickbay for possible casualties.::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::nods to the CEO and CNS:: CNS: Yes, please, Counselor.

ACTION:  The Borg cube is now within firing range and powers up it's weapons.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: As an after thought, she informs the science department to close down all experiments and systems and prepare for the Borg.::

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: Do we have all the Transporter room's manned?

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Borg cube has our range, Sir.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
OPS: Hail the Borg cube.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
Engineers: We're in for a rough ride, you guys had better stay at your posts! Now... *CEO*: Main Engineering ready, ma'am.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::gets out of the center seat and walks to the helm::  Ensign White:  Mr. White, you are relieved.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Hearing CTO, glances at her sensors.  Much too close.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::taps a few button on his console:: XO: Hailing frequencies open, Sir!

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
*EO*: Good work son, stand by.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::waits for the ensign to stand, and slips into the seat::  XO:  Evasive maneuvers Sir, or do we take them head on?

The Borg Cube says:
COM: Huron:  We are the Borg.  You will be assimilated.  Resistance is futile.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: We have a way to flood certain sections of the ship with high dose radiation?

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: Maximum warp, Counselor. ::turns to the SO:: SO: Any starbases or ships in the vicinity?

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: Keep on our heading to Argon 2.

ACTION:  The Borg cube begins firing on the Huron.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
COM: Borg Cube: This is the USS Huron. What do you want with us?

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self: Isn't repetition futile?

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: Evasive maneuvers, drop us out of warp!

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Aye, Aye Sir, maximum warp 9.8 towards the planet.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
XO:  No sir...

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CTO: Return fire!

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
:;touches the console and the Huron jumps to 9.8::

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::begins procedures to lock out ship sytems, in case of a borg takeover::

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Orders all medical personnel to sickbay.::  *All Medical Personnel*:  We are at red alert.  I need all available medical personnel to report to sickbay immediately!

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
XO:  Data on the cube:  It is a standard Borg cube in all ways.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::cringes ever so slightly:: *CEO*: Aye, ma'am. ::hurries over to the master control display, and brings up a general overview of the ship systems, as he brings up the external sensors on the lower-:: Self: Oh! ::he grabs onto a console as the ship shudders, obviously having entered into an incursion with their pursuers::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
*CIV*: Ensign, if you have any ideas, get to work on them.. we're going to need you.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
CTO: Of course Lieutenant, but do you think that will be necessary?

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ACTION:  The Borg cube sets course and pursues....still firing.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Evasive maneuvers Sir, dropping out of warp.  ::wishes he would make up his mind::

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
XO: Sir, shall I contact starfleet?

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Acknowledged, all weapons locked and firing.  CNS: Firing Pattern Gamma.  ::Initiates firing pattern gamma.::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
OPS: Yes, send a standard distress call on all frequencies.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I hope not, but I'd rather have a radiation flooded deck than a nanite infected crew.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Roger that... turns the Huron so the pattern is most effective.

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::pushes a few more buttons and sens a help message screeming through space::

ACTION:  No damage is done to the Borg cube, but the Huron's shields are failing.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Fire away Sir!

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
XO:  I have an EM that has not been used before for the simple reason it won't last long.  Keeping that in mind, if you want it, you get it once and they will probably adapt quickly.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Shields failing, no damage as of yet to the cube!

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
SO: Go for it, Ensign.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Self: Damnit... CTO: Ideas?

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::watches, as the shields' power is slowly being drained:: All: Shields are failing, we have to make sure the generators don't collapse or we're going to be assimilated...

Host ADM_Knight says:
::heads up to the bridge::

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
XO: Sir, the shields are taking a beating. We can't take many more shots.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::nods to the CEO::

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Shuttling energy through to the deflector dish, taps the frequency code in, she hits the button.::

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Resets shield nutation to lower frequencies.::  XO: Grasping straws, sir.  Borg combat isn't exactly an area of expertise.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
XO: Shields are down to twenty percent! We're going to lose them.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
*CEO*: Ma'am, we're all working on the shields down here as fast as we can, but it didn't take many shots for the shields to be reduced so much, we won't be able to work fast enough to counter the Borg...

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
SO: Are there any places nearby to try and hide?

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::begins reallocating power from non essential systems to give the shields more power::

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::making the Huron turn cork screws to stay ahead of the Borg::

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Feels the ship shaking.  An ensign enters sickbay with burns on his arm and down the front part of his body.::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
OPS: Reroute all power, even emergency power, to the shields.

ACTION:  The Borg continue firing, subsequently taking out the Huron's shields.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Concentrates all weapons on a single point, hoping to be able to punch through.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
XO: Already ahead of you, Sir!

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: Get us out of here, Commander.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
*EO*: Son, we're losing shields. Get on that and do what you can to get them back up!

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  I am doing my best Sir... we just lost shields Sir...

ACTION:  The Borg target the Huron's weapons and engines.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Shields down.  *CIV/ Scoo*: We've lost shields, anticipating a boarding party.

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Pulls out a dermal regenerator and starts to mend the burns.::

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::takes out her phaser and places it in her lap::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
*ALL*: All hands, prepare to repel boarders.

ACTION:  As the Borg fire, both the Huron's weapons and engines go offline.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::frowns, as he verifies what he's reading:: *CEO*: Ma'am, shields down... I'm going to redivert some power reserves to the shield generator... ::turns to one of the engineers beside him and snarls at him::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
All: Everyone, weapons!

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::ut oh... not good::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
Computer: Erect a level-10 forcefield around Main Engineering.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: works feverishly on the shields :: *EO*: Prepare for borders son. Arm everyone!

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~Adm:  We have lost shields, weapons, and engines.~~~

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Whacks console.::  All: Weapon systems off line.  Let's hope our gods are listening.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Throw me a spare rifle if you have one.

Host ADM_Knight says:
::arrives on the bridge::  XO:  We do any damage?

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: The computer giving her the answer to her question, she passes it along.::  XO:  Open space for awhile yet.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Pass 'em out.  All: They're preset to rotating frequencies, but make the shot's count.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::looks over to the Admiral:: ADM: Shields, weapons, and engines are down here... no damage over there.

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::takes out the weapon under his console::

Angeltra says:
::Opens weapons locker and passes out Type III's.::

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::takes the rifle from Angeltra, nodding her thanks::

ACTION:  3 Drones materialize onto the Huron's bridge.

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Sees her medical systems go off line.  Continues to treat her patient but grabs a phaser setting it to a modulating frequency and attaches it to her hip.::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
ALL: Anyone, I'll take any ideas.. ::fires at the drones::

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::fires at the borg::

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::hears the beam in and turns to fire::

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Raises Phaser and fires.::

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Hearing fire, ducks::

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
*XO*: Lieutenant, what's going on up there?

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: takes a weapon and ducks behind the console to survey the situation as the drones appear ::

ACTION:  All three drones are hit and drop to the floor.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: That's one.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
*CMO*: Doctor, the Borg are beginning to board the ship... arm yourself.

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
*XO*: Aye, understood.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Hearing things quieting, she stands to look around.::

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::Stands behind the XO and slowly begins turning to watch for other Borg::  ADM:  Are you all right?

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
OPS: Lock out the main computer cores.. *EO*: We need warp drive, now!

ACTION:  A tractor beam is engaged as the Huron is slowly being pulled toward the Borg cube.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: taps her badge :: *EO*: We have intruders on the bridge! Lock down engineering.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CIV/ Scoo*: It's starting.  ::Scans the ship for other intruders.::

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Loads up with 12 magazines of ammo for her rifle, a Klingon disruptor pistol, two dozen rounds for the grenade launcher, and her tritanium katana::

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::steadies herself and she feels the Huron begin to move::  XO:  They have us Sir.

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
All Medical Personnel:  Grab a phaser; we are being boarded.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CTO: Do you have a way to break us free?

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
OPS: ::Activates the lockout sequence he was preparing earlier:: XO: Main computer is locked down,

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: Try to move the ship to break us free.

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
*XO*: Bridge, you might try a feedback pulse back to overload their emitters.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::accesses internal sensors, and notices that there's weapons fire on the bridge:: Self: Oh, dear... it seems they've arrived. All: Be wary, the Borg are beaming over... ::moves to the warp engine controls:: *XO*: I'm on it, sir... *CEO*: I've erected a level 10 forcefield around main engineering, and all is secure down here.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Sure, right...uh, no Sir.  Trying to reestablish shields.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
::  With nothing to lose, refines the emission and centers it at the area of the tractor beam.::

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
*XO*: Unless you have other plans for us Sir, I'm on the way to secure Engineering.

Host ADM_Knight says:
CNS:  I'm fine Randi.  Everyone else okay?

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Aye Sir ::going back to her seat, she tries to engage impulse, but the engines begin to redline::  
XO:  Sir, the engines are redlining.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
*CIV*: Very well Ensign.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Activates the beam.::

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Heads out of the Armory, team moving with weapons ready::

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  If we keep this up, we won't have to worry about being assimilated.

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::gives the impulse engines as much power as possible::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::nods to the CNS, and goes to watch the SO:: CNS: Very well, disengage impulse.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
XO: Lieutenant, we still have impulse power but I doubt we can break that tractor beam without more power.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::works frantically to restore power to the warp engines, but the Borg attacks have crippled the Huron...:: Self: Redirecting flow...

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: You say that like it's a worse choice to go boom.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
SO: Any luck?

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Aye Sir.  ::taps the console::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
OPS: Open hailing frequencies.

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
TL: Main Engineering.

ACTION:  The tractor beam has been severed.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Sighs sir.::  XO:  I am trying sir... it should work... should being the operative word.

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
XO: Hailing frequencies open.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
COM: Borg: Either stand down your tractor beam or we will engage our self-destruct and destroy both of us..

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
XO:  There... it worked.  But don't count on it again.

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Finishes working on the ensign and sends him back to engineering.::   Ens:  You are needed in engineering.  Get back to work.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Sir, it is disengaged.

The Borg Cube says:
COM:  Huron:  Destruction is irrelevant and resistance is futile.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Tries everything I can think of to re-establish shields in rear sections.::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::feels the tractor beam disengage, and claps the SO on the shoulder:: SO: Good work. CNS: Full impulse, try and put some distance between us and the Borg.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Aye Sir... already implemented.  ::grinning::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CTO: Have your men down in the aft launcher manually launch torpedoes if we have to.. we have to keep at it.

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::stretches the ships power management systems to give more power to the impulse engines::

ACTION:  Four more drones materialize onto the bridge.  One of them grabs hold of the Admiral and they quickly disappear.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Caught off guard, is glad she is grasping the console.::  XO:  Ahhh... thank you sir.

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Arrives on the deck and moves to Engineering with her team, moving in leapfrog fashion, weapons ready::

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
ADM:  Admiral!!!

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Get the Weapons and see what you can do.  I'm going to try and get the shields ba...Fates!  What was that about?

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Sir, they have the Admiral!

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Begins to work on an alternating frequency that might throw them off guard again, if only for a moment, only to turn at the counselors cry.::

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~Admiral:  Tell me where they have you on the ship?~~~

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: Find his signal, see if you can beam him back!  ::Redirects power to our Tractor Beams, set to wide dispersion as a makeshift shield...hopefuly.::

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
OPS:  If you can boost my signal, I should be able to at least lock on to the admirals comm badge.

Host ADM_Knight says:
~~~CNS:  Randi, I don't care what it takes, just inform the XO to destroy this cube at all costs.  We can't have them getting my knowledge and adding it to their own.~~~

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::turns and watches the Admiral vanish, and slams his hand down on the console::

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
CTO: checking for the admiral!

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Looks at the tactical officer and backs off as he had the same idea.::

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Sir, I just got a mental message from the Admiral.  He said to destroy the Borg cube at all costs.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Trying to rig a makeshift shield out of the Tractor Emitters.  Might buy us some time.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  They are not to get any more information about us.

ACTION:  The Borg cube powers up engines and flies off.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::shakes his head, as his work leads to nothing...:: *CEO*: Ma'am, I'm still trying to restore power to the warp engines, but it's not working... I doubt there will be any miracles anytime soon... my apologies.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::nods to the CNS::

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Notices her medical systems go offline.::  Medical Technician:  Get our systems back online.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Looks up.::  XO:  The Borg are leaving.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
SO: Track that cube, Ensign.  Let's not lose them.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Nods, getting a lock on its direction.::

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Shall I try to follow Sir ::ready to hit the button::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CEO: Get warp drive back online as quickly as possible. We're going after the Admiral.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: Yes, engage impulse.

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Arrives in Engineering and surveys the scene::

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::boosts sensor power::

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Martin*: You in Torpedo control?  Get a high warp probe ready and see if you can fire it manually.  I wanna tag that cube!

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Does a triangulation of current direction and speed.::

Martin says:
*CTO*: Aye Sir, we're on it.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CTO: Stand down Red Alert.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: sighs :: *EO*: Just do what you can son. Get every available man on those systems. I'll be down shortly.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Aye, impulse engaged.  ::taps the correct button and looks at the viewer, knowing it is hopeless with the Borg at maximum warp::

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
*XO*: Bridge, what's our status?

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Drop to Yellow?

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CTO: Yes.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
XO: Understood sir. I'll head down to engineering now.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
*CEO*: Aye, ma'am. All: Well, you heard her, we get the engines back online within fifteen minutes, or I break out the whip!

ACTION:  Without prompting, the viewscreen activates displaying the face of an unknown person.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Moves to Yellow Alert.::

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~Adm:  Stay in touch with me mentally as long as you can.  We have been ordered to come after you.~~~

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Pulls up one sector map after another.::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
*CIV*: The Borg have left.. with the Admiral. Report to the bridge Ensign.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::looks up at the viewscreen::

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
*XO*: On my way Sir.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::blinks as she sees a person on the viewscreen::

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Sir... do we know who that is?

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::double-times it to the turbolift:: TL: Main Bridge, Deck One!

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Continues to treat the injured as the are pouring into sickbay.::

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: My teams are at your disposal to...who in the freezes is that?

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Turns to give the destination only to pause at the activated screen.  Closes her mouth.::

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: looks up and stares ::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
COM: Unknown Person: This is Lieutenant Tom Marsland of the Huron. Identify Yourself.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Turns around and types in Bearing 113 Mark 22 and sends it to the counselor at flight.::

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Walks out onto the Bridge::

Q3 says:
XO:  My, my, my.  It seems you're in a dilemma.  What will you do?

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
SO:  Thanks Crystal ::inputs the information into the helm::

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::assigns his mission ops tech to give a hand to the engineering crew::

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Drops attempt to reraise shields to track the source of the transmission.::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
COM: Q3: What do you mean, what will I do? I'll do my job as a Starfleet Officer, that's what.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Looks between the stranger and the XO who was still very much an unknown to her as well.::

Q3 says:
XO:  Yes, but how will you do it?  Do you sacrifice the life of your poorly abducted Admiral?

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::walks over to the warp core:: All: Okay, are we ready for the first test? Slowly restoring flow to the core...

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::tries to sense his thoughts::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::gets defensive:: COM: Q3: What concern is it of yours?

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: glances over at Icky then back to the screen ::

ACTION:  There's a quick flash of light, and Q3 is now standing next to the XO.

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Cradles her rifle over her arm, listens impassively::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
OPS: Cut the transmission and see if you can get a hold of the Erie or the Perseus.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Q3: What do you want? And how did you do that?

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Intruder alert...

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Blinks, stepping back, flush against the console.::

Q3 says:
::looks over at the CNS::  CNS:  I'm afraid you won't get any readings from me.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Flips over the console and to the Exec's side, holding Phaser to the intruder's chest.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::drops the communcation and looks up at the man on the bridge::

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Immediately brings weapon up to cover the intruder:: ALL: Intruder alert!

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
Q3:  You are right there.  Hard to find a thought when the being doesn't think.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: makes her way slowly towards the turbolift ::

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Continues to administer hyposprays with analgesics to her patients.::

Q3 says:
All:  My goodness, such hostility!

Q3 says:
XO:  Is this how you treat all your guests?

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
All: Stand down and go back to your posts.. I don't think he means us any harm.

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Hears the intruder alert going off, and wonders what is going on.::

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Q3: You have trespassed onto a Federation Starship during high alert.  This isn't hostile, trust me.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Q3: Guests don't just beam over to our ship.

Q3 says:
XO:  It's not I that mean you harm.  I believe it's those pesky Borg that mean the harm.

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
XO: Negative, Sir, I cannot find either ship.

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Lowers weapon, but still keeps it to her shoulder, stands ready, watching the intruder, keeping by the XO::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Q3: I agree, so what do you want with us?

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::givers her console a quick look but turns back to watch the intruder::

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Backs up slowly, walking to Tactical.::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::watches as the warp core begins to power up.... then destabilize in the reaction chamber, shutting down once again:: Self: Oh, for crying out loud...

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::steps over to the CIV:: CIV: Get your team ready for a possible boarding party to that cube.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: nods to Icky as she reaches the lift and waits for the door to open ::

Q3 says:
XO:  Oh, I just like to see some action, so I'm here to shake things up a bit, so to speak.  ::grins::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CEO: How long until the core is back up, Lieutenant?

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: If we're sending a team over, I'm in.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::nods to the CTO::

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Me as well CTO.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Nods back to Holly, trying to force a smile  unsuccessfully.::

Host Q3 says:
XO:  Oh, and I'm sorry, where's my manners?  I'm Q....Q3 to be exact.

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Keeps staring at the intruder with cold green eyes, holding all the pity of two open graves, speaks with a flat and emotionless voice of a headsman:: XO: We're ready now Sir, just give us the word.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self: Wow, it can get worse.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
XO: I was just heading down to check on that sir.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::nods:: Q3: I'm Lieutenant Marsland, XO of the Federation Starship Huron.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::well great, just blooming great... now we have to deal with something called a Q3, wonder if he is kin to Q2, and begins to giggle::

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Wondes who one and two are... didn't realize they came in numbers.  Briefly wonders if that were better then her own odd name, and decides that is too boring.::

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I'll have my people work on the shields and weapons until you all get us running.  Let you concentrate your efforts on the engines first.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
OPS: Open a channel to SF Command.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: steps into the lift as Icky talks to her and nods in return :: Computer: Main Engineering.

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Turns sickbay over to the MO, and heads to the TL, ordering it to the bridge, hearing the rumors of the Admirals abduction along the way.::

Q3 says:
XO:  Now what do you need to do that for?  You think your friends at SF are going to come help you?

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Glances over at the LRS::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::watches as the CEO walks in:: CEO: How did you... never mind.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::steps back a bit and takes a seat:: Q3: I don't need you second-guessing my every decision, Q3.  I know I can't make you leave, but at least don't aggravate me, please.

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::activates a comm channel: XO: Channel Open, Sir!

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
*EO*: Ensign, I'm heading to engineering. Drop the forcefield.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CIV: When we go over, just tell me where to go.  I don't want to get in your way, but I ain’t letting those toaster wannabee's just step aboard like that.

Host Q3 says:
XO:  Awwwww, someone seems awfully cranky.  You get up on the wrong side of the bed today?

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Exits the TL, and walks onto the bridge.  Walks over to the CTO, staring for a moment at the stranger on the bridge.::  CTO: Is the rumor true?  Has our Admiral been abducted?

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Notes that the area around them is as empty as it was before.  Given the situation, says nothing, not wanting to add any more sour notes to the situation.::

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Maintains her position, weapon ready, watching the intruder::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
*CEO*: Understood, ma'am. ::lowers the forcefield, and waits for the CEO to arrive, as he continues to work on the warp engines::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
COM: SF Command: Greetings. This is the USS Huron. Admiral Knight has been abducted, and I am choosing to abort the mission to Argon to attempt a rescue.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CMO: Temporarily, yes.  Blasted disease with Warp.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::ignores the Q::

ACTION:  The communication goes into a loop and the message XO's message is received back onto the Huron.

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
CTO: I think you'll be needed here Lt. we may need fire support, and I'd like a Frigate to come back to.

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
XO: I am recieving a message, Sir

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: hurries into engineering :: EO: What's our status?

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
OPS: Put it up.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CIV: Fire support did so well last time...

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::presses the console and sends the message to the view screen::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::watches himself speak to SFC, and groans::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
OPS: Close the commlink. Q3: Are you doing this?

Host Q3 says:
XO:  You didn't think I would make it that easy for you, do you?

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Hears the XO's COM.::  CTO/CIV:  I'm assuming an AT is being assembled to get the Admiral back.  Will you be needing a medical officer for the AT?

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::turns and looks up at the CEO:: CEO: Well, we're making progress, and we should have the warp core up in a few minutes... still working on that. I take it that the Borg are gone, by the fact that I haven't been crashing into any more consoles?

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::closes link:: XO: Running diagnostic on communication systems, Sir

Q3 says:
::gets up and walks, perusing the bridge::

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
CMO: We have medical personnel on my team Doctor, thank you.

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
CIV: Aye, understood.  Let me know if there is anything you need.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: lays her weapon on the console and runs her fingers over the panel :: EO: They're gone alright and taken the Admiral with them, but that's not the only problem we're facing now.

Q3 says:
CTO:  Nice antennae blue boy!  Say, you pick up messages with those things?

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::chokes on the Q's reply to Icky::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
*ALL*: All hands, this is the Executive Officer. As you may know, during our recent encounter with the Borg, Admiral Knight was kidnapped.  I am going against Starfleet Command's orders to assist Argon 2 to attempt a rescue of the Admiral.  It is my belief that any knowledge he could disseminate to the Borg unwillingly is a far worse consequence than saving the lives of those people. Any personnel who have objections to this are free to speak to their department head, who will bring it to my attention. Until then, we will finish repairing the warp core, maintain yellow alert, and set a pursuit course. That is all, carry on.

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
CMO: Will do Doctor, I'll be happy to turn over any patients to you once we are back aboard.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CIV: Besides, I'm better with fists than photons.  ::Glares at Q then turns back to attempts to restore shields.::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CEO: They've taken the Admiral, have they? What could be worse than... um...

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
EO: There's something called a Q on the bridge now and he thinks he's a comedian. :: hears the comm and listens ::

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
CIV: I will have sickbay on alert to receive patients.

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
XO: Are you sure Sir, you will be condemning hundreds of thousands to their death.

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
CMO: Thank you Doctor.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Starts to say that they would probably be too late for that, only to shut her mouth.::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
SO: Do you still have a track on that cube, Ensign?

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::continues monitoring the latest diagnostics:: CEO: What's a Q?

Q3 says:
XO:  Tsk, tsk.....someone's disobeying orders.  But, will it be the right decision!

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Nods to Ens. Hembrook.  Walks over to the CNS.::  CNS: Who's our guest with the bad jokes?

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CMO: Doc, any chance of rigging up a small emitter that when activated would first give a radiation burst, about 120% of lethal, followed a second later by a Hyronolin injection?

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Sir, I want the Admiral back as much as you do, but we have 700,000 lives that are depending on us.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::stops himself, as he suddenly remembers what happened on Starbase 33...:: Self: Oh... Great.

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Moves over to the XO to confer privately:: XO: Sir, there is an alternative.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
XO:  Sir... right now there is absolutely nothing on sensors, all I have is what was plotted.  I gave that to the counselor.

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
XO: I have to agree with the counselor.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
CMO:  Someone who is having great fun at our expense Sydney.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
EO: You got me, but he's creating chaos up there. Now let's see about that warp drive.

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
CTO: Sure.  How soon will you be needing it?

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: Hold that thought, one minute please, Counselor. ::turns to the CIV:: CIV: Go ahead..

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Looks over toward Q3 wanting to ask a question, only to close her mouth then try again, then stop again.::

Q3 says:
::moves his head in to where the CIV and XO are whispering::  CIV:  And that alternative would be?  ::grins::

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: From our orders, those 700,000 have time.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::closes her eyes to see if she can get some kind of mental reading from Q3::

ACTION:  Warp is now back online.

Host Q3 says:
CNS:  Oh, now this is getting tiresome!  ::snaps his fingers::

ACTION:  All telepathic/empathic races aboard the Huron, lose their abilities.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::looks up:: CEO: Oh, well, what do you know... hurrah and all that, warp is back up.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CMO: Depends how soon we can catch the Borg.  If they try to assimilate us, I figure the radiation can knock out the nanoprobe thingies, and then the Hyronolin can give a fair chance for survival.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Looks over to the counselor.::

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
XO: Sir, the Huron is in no shape to tangle with a Cube right now. We do, however, have a Type 10 Tactical shuttle onboard, with minitorps, and ECM gear. I can take my team and the shuttle, try and track the cube, and keep tabs on it. When you finish repairs, get help, and get Argon fixed, you can find them.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::shudders and raises a hand up to his forehead:: Self: ... Oh...

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::all of a sudden there is total quiet in Randi's mind::

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: checks the readings and smiles :: EO: Well done son. I'll inform the bridge.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Sir... I can hear no one mentally, I have gone deaf.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CIV: Ensign, there's no way a Type 10 shuttle would have any kind of a chance either...

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::looks up to the CEO:: CEO: ... Oh my God... what just happened...? ::stares at the CEO, as he starts to turn somewhat pale, confused as to what happened...::

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Watching Randi's expression looks over at Q3::  Q3:  That was not very nice.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
*Bridge*: This is Lt. Sparks in engineering. You have warp drive back online.

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
CTO: I will have have .. ::can't sense anything anymore.:: .. have them ready for you as quickly as possible.

Q3 says:
XO:  I wonder what your CTO would look like as a female Andorian.  In fact, I wonder what you would look like as a female.  ::snaps fingers::

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
XO: I didn't say anything about a rescue Sir, I said track them and relay their position back to you.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::never realized how lonely she could be, with only her own thoughts to be heard::

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CMO: Thanks Doctor.  It may be a life saver.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::turns to the Q angrily:: Q3: Restore all of us to normal Q3!

Q3 says:
ACTION:  All genders aboard the Huron are now the opposite of who they were.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: looks at Ilianor :: EO: What is it?

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Walks back over to the CNS.::  CNS: Randi, something's wrong.  Something's really wrong!

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::her jaws drop when she turns to see all the males on the bridge, they are all now female::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::shakes his head, and stares at his feet, then closes his eyes...:: CEO: I don't know... ::opens his eyes:: It's as if- OH MY GOD WHAT ARE THOSE???

Q3 says:
CNS:  I'm not here to be nice.  ::grins::  I'm here to have some fun!

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
CMO:  You can say that again.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::jumps back, shocked when he sees the rest of the crew::

Q3 says:
All:  Ahhhh, much better.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
Q3: And you consider the humiliation of others fun?

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::looks down at body:: Self: Not bad!

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Looks up at Q3 with the same emotionless cold eyes as before, then back to the XO::

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self: Immature little whelp.  Angeltra: Any luck with the weapons?

Q3 says:
CNS:  Sometimes humility is a much needed trait.

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
Self:  Okay, this may be fun for him, but not for me.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::in a shrilly, high-pitched voice:: CNS: Set course after the cube, maximum warp. CTO/SO: See if you can keep tracking the cube.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Having a male twin, this does not overly phase her.  A long letter to her twin comes to mind on this.::

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: gulps as she looks at the EO and then down at herself :: EO: This is not funny!

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Q: So is restraint.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::steps up to the helm:: CNS: Thoughts Counselor?

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Yes Sir... this entity is one sick puppy, but as how to handle this situation, I don't have a clue Sir ::engages warp::

Q3 says:
XO:  Well, this is going to be fun!  It will be interesting to see what happens.  I will bid you adieu for now!

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
*Bridge*: This is Lt. Sparks again. What in blazes is going on here?

ACTION:  Q3 disappears from the bridge.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
CSO:  Are you picking up any ion trails from the cube?

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
XO: Wait!  He's going to leave us like this?

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
CEO: I... think... I'm going to be ill...

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
*CMO*: Doctor... I need to schedule an appointment... as-as soon as possible... please.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
*CEO*: Our friend, Q3, is trying to have a bit of fun with us, Lieutenant.  Try and make the best of it. Marsland out.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
XO:  Sir, as I mentioned... :: Stops as she hears her brothers voice coming from her mouth.::  Oh great... ::Sighs::  As I said earlier, we have no lock on them at the moment, only their original destination.

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: reaches for the EO:: EO: Pull yourself together man...errrr just do it.

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Aye Sir, looking now to see if we can find him.  Angeltra's got the weapons back, shields still no go.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::looks down at her body, nice one and she grins at herself::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
SO: Keep trying to see if you can pick them up.

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
*EO*: What's the problem Lt?

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
XO:  Yes sir...

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
XO: He should follow the advice given to new Physicians and get himself a hobby, and become a multi-faceted bore instead of a simple one.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
CSO:  I am a male, am I not?  ::wondering if she is truly dreaming::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::glares at the CEO, snarling at her, before calming down slightly:: CEO: Alright. I'll be okay. Running a diagnostic on the warp engines... *CMO*: Doctor... um... something strange is happening down on main engineering? Maybe it's the radiation or something...? But um...

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::tries to send another message to Starfleet now that q3 is gone::

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
CNS:  Yes ma'am.  And if you were curious about what my brother looks like, I have a feeling all you need to do is darken my hair and skin.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
SO: You have the bridge, maintain current heading and keep trying to find the Borg. CTO/CNS/OPS/CIV: Please, come to the Ready Room.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::stands and heads towards the Ready Room::

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Walks into the Ready Room::

CMO_Ens_Logan says:
*EO*: But um what, Lieutenant?

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: As she catches the XO's words, her heart rate almost doubles and she briefly wonders if it is that easy to go into shock.::

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::nods to an ensign to take over her station, then follows the XO to the RR::

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::stands cradling her rifle and leans back against the wall::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::he closes his eyes... and tries to send out a message to any Betazoid on the ship...:: Thinks: Can anyone hear me? Please... ::... but to no avail... his telepathy no longer functions...::

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::steps into the Ready Room and awaits the crew called in::

OPS_LtCmdr_Harek says:
::sees the failed transmission and heads to the ready room::

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::suddenly she realizes how tall she is, when she can see the tops of others peoples heads::

CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: picks up her weapon and waves it around :: EO: You know, this is turning into a circus.

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Her eyes move from person to person, wondering if they too heard the odd order.::

CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Keep at the shields, Lieutenant.  I'll be back. Tactical is yours, call me if anything major changes.  ::Turns and heads to RR.::

SO_Ens_Jewel says:
:: Shrugs and turns back to her work, remembering they are just behind that door if needed.::

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