Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Six, Episode Fourteen (Mission #228)
“Beyond Argonia II, Part 3”
Stardate 10502.05

Starring: 
Jim Koeller as Ship Manager
Tom Marsland as XO Thomas Marsland
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
Mark Haslam as TO Gregoriy Aleksandrovich Kamarov
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine

Absent:
Linda Baus as CMO Sydney Logan
Graham Smiley as OPS Guriegn Harek

Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Six, Episode Fourteen (Mission #228)
“Beyond Argonia II, Part 8”
Stardate 10502.05

Mission Summary
Lieutenant Marsland has his meeting with a few of the senior staff, including the FCO, CNS, OPS, CIV, and CTO. The CNS and CIV express their disagreement with his decision to look for the Borg, and it will be officially noted in Lieutenant Marsland’s log. The crew of the USS Huron valiantly try to find the Borg cube, but to no avail.  The SO using recent spatial activity logs to try and find a path of recent destruction, but there appears to be no pattern that can help lead them to the Borg.  Meanwhile, in Main Engineering, Lt. Sparks and Ensign Ilianor keep things running smoothly and continue with their repairs to the propulsion systems.
As the hopes of finding the Borg wane, Lt. Marsland gives up and orders a course set for Argon 2, maximum warp.  At least they would try and do some good somewhere.  As the Huron cruises toward their original mission destination, Q3 keeps wreaking havoc with the crew, and Commander McIntyre attempts to keep him at bay. Finally as they are 36 hours out, Ensign Jewel picks up what appears to be a transwarp signature 15 hours away, in the direction of Argon 2.  Will they decide to investigate this signature or will they proceed on with their original mission?

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CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::enters the RR and finds her/his chair... this male business is taking quite a bit of getting used to::
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: At her station, pulling up all sightings of the Borg.::
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: steps off the turbolift outside engineering  and waits for doors slide open in the main engineering bay ::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::standing in the RR, waiting for the people to arrive::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Exiting the Bridge, heading to RR.::
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: sighs as he looks down at his two new "friends", wincing at how high his voice is now. :: Self: Things never got this weird on the Scimitar.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::steps onto the bridge, not very happy with the current situation, just in time to see everybody herd into the RR and follows after:: Randi: I hate this... I'm frumpy!
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::in main engineering, trying to concentrate on his work... and double-checking the scans on the intermix chamber post-repair...::
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Well I am not... quite a hunk aren't I?  ::grinning like she swallowed the canary::
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::flexes her muscles at him::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::begins to speak:: ALL: Okay, we need ideas. Suggestions on how to find this cube and get the admiral back, anyone?
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Holding up a bulkhead in the Ready Room::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::glowers at Randi and sits down, not sure where to put his legs::
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::turns around, and notices the CEO entering:: CEO: Ah... so, what's going on, ma'am?
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Sir, at this moment, other than the obvious problems, if is quite disconcerting for the entire crew.  The Admiral is gone, and the physical conditions are not conducive to clear thinking.
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: walks over to the EO and stops :: EO: Oh the brass is holding a meeting on what to do about the Admiral. :: picks up a padd and checks the readouts ::
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Pulling up a map of the general sector, begins to create the chart.::
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
XO: I can take one of the runabouts and search for it with my team Sir. The Huron has a previous engagement to get to, if I remember correctly.
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: walks into the bridge and relieves the crewman manning the station. Sighing softly to him(her)self. :: SO: Ensign Kamarov relieving the watch at Tactical, sir..I mean...ma'am..oh...:: silently curses in Russian. :: SO: you know what I mean.
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::rolls his eyes:: CEO: Yes, yes, ma'am, but what about... well, our physical conditions...?
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: What she said... and I'm sure Engineering could give a few good ideas too.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Every now and then, she glances a bit nervously behind her to make sure everything is as it should be.::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CIV: A runabout has a max Warp of what, Warp 5?  No way you could catch them alone.  The planet can survive a short time.  The Borg are an imminent threat and take precedence.
Q3 says:
::sticks his head through the bulkhead and into the RR::  All:  Is this a party....and no one invited me?
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CIV: Ensign, first of all, we don't have a runabout on board, second, our mission to Argon will have to wait.
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  For the record Sir?
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
TO: Fully understood.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: Yes?
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
EO: What? You don't like being a woman? :: grins :: You make a pretty little thing you know. :: winks ::
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
ALL:  Oh great, just what we need!  ::glowering at Q3::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::looks at Q3::
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
SO: You think they will be able to find a way to bring us back...these things keep getting in the way. :: hefts his new...additions.::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Q3: How nice of you to show up, Q3.  Feel like changing us back anytime soon?
Q3 says:
XO:  Now what would be the fun in that?
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
XO: Aren't you forgetting something Lt? This ship was supposed to be finding them a place to go that would be habitable. As of now, even if the Erie and Perseus start the evacuation without us, the Argons have no place to go.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
::Blinks:: TO:  I have no idea... :: A blush touches her cheeks.::
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::blushes and starts stammering:: CEO: ... Don't tease me like that. ::looks away:: It would seem, on initial inspections, that the repair is fine... if we really are going to look for the admiral... who's supposed to be on a Borg cube somewhere... I get the feeling a crack in the intermix chamber will be the least of our worries, ma'am...
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::reaches behind her back to pull out her phaser, but waits to see what Q3 is going to do::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Ignoring the Q.::  CIV: But the Borg are an imminent threat, and Starfleet puts stopping the Borg as nearly a general order.
Q3 says:
CNS:  Ah, ah, ah....that's not nice.
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: sighs and returns to his work :: SO: I mean...I am used to seeing such figures on pretty women..not on myself..its more than just a little confusing.  And now I can't even sleep right...how do women do this?
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::leans over to Randi:: CNS: You know that won't work.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Q3: I suppose you do have a point. ::turns to face the crew:: CIV/All: Yes, I understand that Gina.. but all ships have sensors just like ours, don't forget. Now, Admiral Knight gave us the order to go after that cube, and that's what I intend to do.  I called you in here for ideas on how to accomplish that.. anyone?
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Stands there in full battle gear, give Q3 a cold look, then refocuses on the XO::
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Her eyes widen a bit.::  TO:  Just like a man.
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
Q3:  And I suppose you are?  ::staring holes through him if it were possible::
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
SO: What...what did I say...?
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: hands him the padd :: EO: We don't have time to worry about our sex for the moment. We need to make sure that if we meet up with that cube again, that the SIF is going to hold up.
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
XO: Why don't you ask him ::points at Q3:: It's his toy...
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Like Ensign Hembrook said, we go after them with a shuttle while the Huron keeps their attention, beam over a team, grab the Admiral, and see what kind of damage we can do on the way out.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: Have we searched for any increased gravitational activity caused by transwarp conduits?
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
CEO: It couldn't be done at Wolf 359... but I'll start researching ways to reinforce the SIF.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
FCO: Ensign Jewel is working on that right now.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Swallows.::  TO:  Well... it is just... ::Blushes::  Never mind.  Ummm... I am currently plotting all borg sightings.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::nods at the Lt, and glances at Q3 from the corner of his eye::
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  For the record Sir?
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
EO: Well keep on it son. Maybe we'll be on the winning side this time.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: Yes, Counselor?
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  I would like to state that our orders were to evacuate the planet, not go after the Admiral.  I will however, follow your orders as given.
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
EO: Sorry about the son comment there. :: smiles and walks over to another console ::
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: nods and looks back to his station. :: SO: Alright.  Perhaps you might want to also tie in any incidents of missing ships in the area.  Knowing the Borg and their "snacking" habits.  We could probably tie in a path of where they went.
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
CEO: We'll be on the winning side alright, after we're assimilated and become Borg... ::mumbles as he brings up the specs on the SIF... similar to the Cherokee, as he looks up again:: CEO: Ah... don't worry about it.
Q3 says:
All:  Well, you look like you've got your work cut out for you.  I shall take my leave for the time being.  Oh, just think......at this moment, your delightful Admiral could be having nanites injected into his body as we speak.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
::Nods::  TO:  Thank you.  I had not thought of that.  I will pull up those records.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: Understood.. ::stands:: All: Thank you all, now let's get to work. ::turns:: Q3: Q3, could you stay a moment?
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
Q3: Why don't you take up a hobby or something, and become a multi-faceted bore instead of a simple one, hmm??
Q3 says:
XO:  Moi?  You'd like me to stay?  Now that's what I call hospitality!
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::refrains from jumping at the Q, knowing that it wouldn't help Ethan in any way::
Q3 says:
CIV:  Or a.......what is it that you do again?
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: smiles and looks her way. :: SO: My pleasure.  I know this is no compliment...but if you are that well built as a man...you must be a stunning woman.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Rises, wondering exactly how much explosives we could carry on a boarding party.::
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::can see Roz's muscles twitching::  FCO: Don't waste your energy Roz.. er em Rozaline!
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
Q3: That's classified... I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Her face flames::  TO:  Thank you.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
All: Okay, back to your posts.. Let me speak with Q3 for a moment. FCO: Take the bridge please, Commander.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::gives Randi a frozen smile:: CNS: Yes, Randall. I do believe we have work to do. ::turns to the Lt:: XO: Aye, sir. ::exits the RR without another word::
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Leaves the Ready Room::
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: begins working on a calculation :: Self: Man I need a good scratch. :: looks around to see if anyone is looking ::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Exits Ready Room.::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
TO: Ensign, any word from the teams working on the weapon systems?
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Q3: Did you bring this cube here, Q3?
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Looks with relief as the FCO returns back to the bridge.::
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  My, my, my... are we PMSing dear?  ::begins to chuckle::
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: grins and blows a stray lock of hair out of his eyes. :: SO: Nyet.  Is nothing.  Also..if these Borg are using the Transwarp technology...we might be able to trace them by searching for sub particle fractures of gamma wave spectrum molecules.  Its a tell tale indicator of Transwarp travel.
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
CTO: Can you use a hand someplace? My people seem to be cooling our heels at the moment.
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::takes her seat on the bridge, just behind Roz::
Q3 says:
::brings his body entirely through the bulkhead and is now standing in the RR::  XO:  Why do you ask?
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::stomps onto the bridge:: CNS: I don't know how you females can think with all these hormones swirling in your veins! ::sighs:: I'm just worried about Ethan. ::goes to the Big Chair::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Q3: Because I think you did, so you could get your jollies, have a little fun, or whatever you do in your spare time.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Nods::  TO:  Unfortunately, or rather fortunately, there are no missing ships.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CIV: We've got plenty of damage to weapons and shields.  Engineering has their hands full with propulsion, so I'm trying to give them a hand and a head start.
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Hey!  Now you can appreciate what we have to go through on a daily basis with you men!
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::smiles at Jewel:: SO: You can return to your console, I'll take the rap. Have you got any direction on the gravitational distortions?
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
CTO: Did you read my memo on the improved phaser arrays?
Q3 says:
XO:  Oh, I assure you, this is as real as it gets.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Relief in her smile.::  FCO:  You are more then welcome sir.
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: returns to his work.::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Q3: Oh, I never said it wasn't real.  You're just trying to make life difficult for us aren't you?
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::shakes his head and sits down in the Big Chair:: CNS: I'm not even going to continue that direction of conversation... but did you notice? I'm frumpy! My clothes won't work now. ::sighs::
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
Self: Oh if I ever get my hands on whoever did this...I will show them no mercy.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Turns back to finish her mapping. ::
Q3 says:
XO:  Difficult, no.  I'm just seeing if you humans have what it takes.
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: turns and motions to Adahn :: EO: Better check on that matter anti-matter chamber again. Make sure the repair is holding.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Not even a Q could make your clothes not work, Sir.
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  I would offer some of mine, but, er em, your front wouldn't fit in my clothes!  I kept telling you, you needed to lose weight!
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Q3: Have what it takes for what? To let seven hundred thousand people die?
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::reaches over to another monitor on the side:: CEO: I've been running continuous scans of the chamber, it seems to be fine. Though, if it doesn't hold, you'll be the first to know. ::winks::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CNS: I'll fit too soon in one direction and too late in another. And I'm NOT fat!
Q3 says:
XO:  Typical human thinking.  Put blame on others.  It certainly won't be me that will let anyone die.
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
CTO: If you like, my team and I can make the improvements while we are crawling around in the tubes repairing the phaser arrays anyway?
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Whatever you say Rozaline dear!  ::places his hand over his mouth to keep from smiling::
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
EO: Careful there young lady. You're winking at a superior officer.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: I'm a force of nature... ::sighs at Randi's comment and stares at the viewscreen in silence::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::sighs, feeling a bit depressed:: Q3: Of course not, of course not... well, I'm getting back to the bridge. ::stands to leave:: Q3: Anytime you feel like quitting this little game of yours, just let me know.
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: looks over to the SO and grins :: SO: I've sent what little we gathered of the Borg on the Scimitar to your station...I hope it will help, si..I mean ma'am.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Glances back at the counselor and FCO::  FCO: Ummm... sir.  I have the map completed.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CIV: Since this situation calls for unusual application of our resources, I'm all for it.  Just tell me if it failing is a major or a minor risk, just so I know.
Q3 says:
XO:  Why oh why do you insist on calling this a game?
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Looks over::  TO:  I will add it in.  Thank you.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::jumps up and goes to the science console:: SO: Excellent. Show me.
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
SO: Again...is my pleasure.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Q3: Because you're having fun doing this to us, that's why. ::walks out onto the bridge:: SO: Have we got an idea where the cube went?
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
CTO: Zero risk... we made the modifications on the Apache while I was TO, me and the EO, and never had a minute's trouble with them.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Pulls up the completed map::  FCO:  I am sorry it is not what you might have been hoping for.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CIV: Go for it then.
Q3 says:
::puts the FCO at the helm and takes his place in the center chair::
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::as she watches Roz stalk over to the SO. she notices the flabby behind he has::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
TO: Ensign, welcome to the Bridge, sorry I'm a bit busy and couldn't get to you earlier.  ::Extends hand.::
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::pouts as the CEO calls him... her... him a young lady, and returns to the monitors:: CEO: The repairs are holding. As for the structural integrity field... I suppose it would depend on what kind of... encounter the XO is planning...
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
CTO: The components are merely improved versions that are more efficient than the old models, nothing new or fancy.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
FCO:  I have marked each sighing of the Borg.  There appears to be no pattern... ::blinks as the FCO vanishes from her side.::
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: looks down at the center chair. :: Q3: Who the heck are you and just what do you think your doing in that chair!
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::stares angrily at Q3:: Q3: Move.. now.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::studies the map for a moment, then finds himself at the helm all of a sudden:: All: Hey! Who the...
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
CTO: On my way.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Turns toward his voice to see Q in the captains chair and the FCO in his own.::
Q3 says:
::looks at the TO::  TO:  Yeesh, perhaps I should put you back as a male!
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CIV: Thanks.
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Now that is the fastest I have ever seen you move Rozaline!  Faster than when you split your pants!
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
Q3: What...your saying that your the Q?
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
TO: He's a Q, don't let him push you.
Q3 says:
XO:  But I'm a guest.  ::stands::
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Heads for the turbolift:: MCPO_Kruge: Chief, get the tools and the team and meet me in Phaser Control, we are on damage control party duty.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::turns around:: CNS: Well, it wasn't from free will. ::gets up and goes over to the science console again, ignoring Q3::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Q3: The first letter to that is a "p", not a "gu".
MCPO_Kruge says:
CIV: Roger that Sir, enroute.
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
CTO: Pfft....I've MET Q. :: turns to Q::
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
Q3: You sir...are no Q.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Q3: So sit somewhere else. CTO: Did we manage to get that probe fired before the Borg cube got away?
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: smiles at Adahn :: EO: I'm sorry, but you are so easy to tease.
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
TO:  I haven't met you, but I think you are a little out of your league here...
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Not in time, they were at Max warp before we even could clear the launch tubes.
Q3 says:
TO:  You bore me.
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
EO: I think we really need to change your name though. What about Ada?
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
Q3:  It is bad, when no one has a sense of humor, isn't it?
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::sighs in frustration::
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Takes turbolift to phaser control room, briefs her team, then heads for the Jeffries tubes to start work on the repairs and modifications::
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: shrugs his shoulders and returns to his station. :: Q3: Noted, but if you want to impress me..change us back.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Smiles.::  TO: I think you just made the best possible impression on the Borg.  Good work.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
SO: So, where were we?
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
CTO: Sorry about that sir.  I don't normally get distracted by little things.  Its good to be serving under you sir.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Looks curiously at the FCO and returns to showing him the map.::  FCO:  I was pointing out the different sightings.  But unfortunately, there are no patterns here to work off.  At least not any obvious ones.  And as you will note, in this area, the sightings have been very rare.
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
CEO: ... Even your teasing is earth-centric. Ada is an Earth name, why would I have any desire... no. I'll call myself Adahn... I am male, I was born male, and I still feel male.
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::hears the TO and almost chokes::
Q3 says:
TO:  Impress you?  Like I need to impress you!  HA!  ::snaps his fingers::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
TO: Now, as I was saying, welcome to the Bridge.  What's your preference in Tactical Operations?  You know, the stuff they leave out of the records.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
FCO: Contact Starfleet Command, and inform them of our situation Commander, please.

ACTION:  The TO is now lying in one of the torpedo tubes.

CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::now he’s done it, wondering what will happen to the TO now::
Q3 says:
CNS:  See, now you can appreciate humor!
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Quickly turns and scans for the TO's signs.::
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
EO: Fine, have it your way then. ::walks across the room and checks in with another engineer::
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: sighs as he looks at his new surroundings. :: *CTO*: It seems I've been...transported into one of the torpedo tubes.
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
Q3:  Oh Yes... to the dismay of all my commanding officers I must say.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
SO: Send it to my console, I'll take a look at is as well... maybe I'll come up with something different from you. ::smiles and goes back to his console::
Q3 says:
XO:  Would you like me to fire a torpedo just for the fun of it?
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: Aye, Lt. I'll send that message now. ::starts composing the message to send it to SFC::
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*TO*: From your record, you used to be an Engineer, right?  See if you can give them a hand bringing the launchers back on line.
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
Q3:  Now what fun would that be?  Just another body in space... ::frowning at him::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Q3: You won't kill anyone, Q3.
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::shrugs as the CEO sees to another engineer::
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*CTO* Will do sir.  Let me know when that two bit magician comes up with anything "impressive"
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::sighs:: FCO: And.. set a course for Argon 2, maximum warp.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Nods and forwards the star maps to flight, the FCO perhaps making better use of them as he is more knowledgeable of the star charts.::
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: gets out of the torpedo shell using the manual bypass and gets himself out of the tube. ::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::turns in his seat:: SO: Continue scanning for the cube, but resume your search for M-class planets as well.
Q3 says:
CNS:  You're right.....don't know what I'd get out of it.  But, I would rid the universe of a bore!
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*TO*: What bit Magician?  I only notice the crew on the bridge.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::outlines the situation in the message and transmits it:: XO: Aye sir. ::says nothing else, knowing Ethan could be in danger, but follows the orders and sets a course:: Course set, sir.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
XO:  I have been continuing both.  And with both, I have not had much luck.  Sorry sir.
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*CTO*: Never mind.  Perhaps the Q Continuim will reward us by taking that....oh never mind. He really isn't worth the time for anything witty. I'll let you know when I have the torpedo launchers back to specs. Kamarov out.
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Crawls into a Jeffrie's tube with her Weapons Specialist and starts replacing parts::
Q3 says:
::claps his hands together::  XO:  Well, you look like you need to be getting to work.  You DO have an Admiral to save....or is that 700,000 people to save?  ::disappears::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
FCO: Engage...
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
Q3:  You do that, and the universe will become very empty, very quickly!  ::laughing loudly, wondering if the XO can tell she is trying to keep Q3's attention::
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::feels the ship shudder, and the warp engines engage, as the ship jumps into warp:: CEO: Hmm, seems they came to a decision after all, ma'am... sir?
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::taps the control:: XO: Maximum warp, aye. ::turns to study the material Jewel had sent to his console, trying not to think of what could've happened to the Admiral::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
SO: Can you pick up the Perseus or Erie on long-range sensors?
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO;  Sir, might I make a suggestion?
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Sir, I've just "reassigned” Ensign Kamarov to assist the repair teams working on the Torpedo launchers.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::nods to the CTO, smiling, then leans in to hear the Counselor:: CNS: Yes, of course, Counselor, what is it?
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: turns and walks back :: EO: Make sure that we can give them all the power they'll need.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
XO:  No sir.  They are out of range still.
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: begins to realign the torpedo firing protocols, humming a classical song as he takes one system of line and then bringing it back on. ::
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Sir, I can keep him distracted if you would like... just continue to ignore him.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
SO: Very well, continue scanning for M-class planets and the Borg..
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*TO*: How are you at demolitions?
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
XO:  Aye sir.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: Tell you the truth, he's the absolute least of my worries.. ::Frowns::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::stands up and leans over by the helm:: FCO: I know you want the Admiral back.. but we need a way to do it... ::frowns::
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*CTO* : I am more of an artist then a demolitionist.  I can rewrite and hack into programs as if it was simple children's pre-calculus.
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Perhaps he is Sir, but it is not wise to aggravate a Q.  I have a feeling that humor is the way to deal with this one.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::glances up:: XO: I know sir, but I don't have to like it. I'll do my job, don't worry.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: Not that I've faced any Q yet, but don't the so called experts say the best way to deal with them is ignore them and not let them get to you?
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*CTO* Sir, could you run a targeting solution through the computer on the bridge...I need to compare the offset and compensate for differential drift.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
FCO: I never doubted you for a minute.. if you have any ideas on how to find him, let me know. I want him back too..
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
EO: Adahn, come here and give me a hand with this impulse regulator. :: moves to a panel on the wall ::
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  This is my first Q as well.  From the little contact with him, I am giving the Captain my best guess.  Can you suggest something better for the time being?
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*TO*: Computer programming?  Hmmm, that could be interesting.  Remind me to introduce you to the twins.  Inputting targeting solution...now.
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::looks down and moves over to where the CEO is standing:: CEO: What's up?
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: I've just been trying to ignore him.  Maybe he'll get bored and end the game.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: Well, sir. Since Randi and I are both "normals" at the moment, that edge in our search is nullified. I despise Qs. ::grumbles something that would make a dockworker blush and studies the data some more::
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
::points to the panel lights :: EO: Look, it's showing a slight imbalance. See if you can find the problem and try realigning it.
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Continues working on the phasers, replacing parts and repairing damage::
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: grins as he compares the CTO's solution with what he has in the torpedo bay. :: *CTO* : I think I have your problem...there's a 3.2 microsecond delay between the sensors and the firing protocols.  No major problem to correct.  I will have this firing like Russian Clock in no time.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: Not sure if it's better or not.  My actually impulse is to punch him in the face, but that could hurt me alot more thanit would hurt him.
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: Begins to realign the firing mechanism as he grins.
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
::
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::takes a quick glance at the screen:: CEO: Hmm. That's weird. I'll get right on it. Oh.... and, uh, thank you for calling me Adahn, ma'am.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::claps Roz on the back:: FCO: Well, keep at it.. we're bound to come up with something.. I don't think that Q could do this and let him die.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::goes back to his chair:: FCO: ETA to Argon?
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  I wouldn't want to bet the Admiral's life on it Sir...
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*TO*: Like a russian clock?  I thought Russia was just noted for having some of the best weather on Earth?
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
EO: Not a problem Adahn. I guess it suits you better anyway.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::turns to look Cmdr. McIntyre in the eyes with his sincerest look:: CNS: Nor do I, Counselor, nor do I.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: I hope so, sir. Because I'd find a way to kill a Q. ::checks his console:: 36 hours, sir.
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*CTO*: Nyet.  Although Moscow is one of the biggest tourism attractions of Terra..we are also the inwentors of Modern Warp Propulsion, not to mention Impulse Generator Theory.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::nods::
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
Hmmm... ::Turns toward the pit.:: FCO: Sir... I think I might have something.  It isn't much...
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
FCO: DId you get a hold of Starfleet Command?
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: I sent them a message outlining the situation, sir. It was easier than trying to make a report like that with a straight face.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*TO*: Give me a Siberian vacation over any trip to Risa, or Florida, or any of those other so called "Paradises".  Looks like the launchers are coming around good.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
XO: But I got no acknowledgement of receipt.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::hears Ensign Jewel, and steps over to her console:: SO: What is it Ensign? ::nods to the FCO::
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::reaches up to push her hair back, then realizes she has no hair to push back, then drops her hand, hoping no one has noticed::
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*CTO* ah...Gorky Park in spring is a veritable paradise.   I am also sending up some of the telemetry sightings from the last firing log.  Should be useful in preventing this miscalibration again.  On my way back to the bridge.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::frowns as he gets an incoming message:: XO: Sir? Q is playing with us still, I'm sure. The message I sent just loops back to the ship, it's not going out.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::frowns:: FCO: Understood.. Self: He's making us play his game by ourselves...
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Clears her throat lightly and pulls up the sensor readings, over lying it on a grid map of the sector.::  XO: Computers did not pick it up as it was very week, but here.  :: Points to the very edge of sensor readings on the map::  Is a possible transwarp signature... at least, the computer and I believe it to be.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*TO*: That "miscalibration" came about from a full on Borg attack, Ensign.  As for the vacation, what's the point of going in Spring?  Thule's much better in Spring.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
SO: How far away is it?
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::smiles, and looks back at the display:: CEO: Tracing the source of the imbalance... you know, maybe this won't be so bad after all... but, my God, how do you live? ... It's like strapping two heavy melons on your chest and walking around like that...
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*CTO* : bah, goes to show how much the Borg care about proper starship mechanics.
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: whispers into his com. :: *CTO*: Lieutenant, woudl you say the SO is a beautiful woman....I've never seen her before this....gender switch...was just curious.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Imputs some numbers into the computer before replying.::  XO:  Current ETA is 15 hours, 15 minutes... and getting closer.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::looks down at the console and can see only part of it, sighs and leans a bit further forward to see the entire display::
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: grins :: EO: Speaking of added attractions. I have this itch.. ::points down :: that's driving me crazy. Any suggestions?
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
SO: Getting closer? Hmm... can you extrapolate how long until they overtake us?
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*TO*: Sorry, have tunnel vision in that regard.  And before you ask, no, it's not just the skin tone.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Nods::  XO:  Yes sir... we are currently heading toward the edge of my last sensor readings of that area.
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
::sees the movement Roz makes::  FCO:  That move will now go down in history as the ROZALINE maneuver!  ::snickers::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
SO: How far off course is it from Argon?
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*CTO* Wasn't worried about that, sir.  I was just...well..curious.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Pulls up the two charts to cross reference.::  XO:  20 hours.
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: takes a padd from Martin and signs off on it before handing it back ::
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::looks around and shrugs:: CEO: You could... rearrange yourself in the washroom... or just ignore it. Mind over matter and all that. If you wish to run off, I'll hold the fort...
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: steps onto the TL and almost lets the door shut on his new busom...swearing up and down as he takes a step back. ::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::half-turns:: CNS: Randi, I swear, if I wasn't a woman, I'd knock you on your behind. Just wait till you get to deal with your other "equipment".
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: I believe we have the forward array back in working order LT, and the new parts are installed as well. Care to do a diagnostic to make sure?
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CNS: I'm gonna point and laugh.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
SO: Very well, thank you Ensign.. forward those maps to Commander Roznine, please.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::Goes back to his seat::
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
XO:  Aye sir.
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
:: shakes his head :: EO: Hmm, the fort is not what needs holding, but thanks, I'll wait.
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  In your dreams little girl!
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::stops at his seat, taking a look at the viewer, and then walks up to the CTO:: CTO: How are repairs to the tactical equipment going?
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::raises his eyebrows, and shrugs:: CEO: As you like.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Lightly taps the commands and sends the new information over to flight.::
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::Tries to look angry, but starts chuckling instead:: CNS: Touche.

ACTION:  The XO hears Q3's voice in his head::

TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: walks onto the bridge and once again ...doesn't compensate for his new figure....bumping into the door and wincing. :: All: Lenin's ghost...How do you operate normally with these things...
Q3 says:
XO:  The clock's still ticking!
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Initiates level 4 diagnostic.::   XO: Ensign Kamarov just finished repairs to the forward launchers, running the diagnostic now.
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
EO: Find that imbalance yet? :: looks over her shoulder ::
CNS-LtCmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Now that the testosterone has calmed down... Roz, it is so quiet in my mind.  How about you?
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
FCO:  Sir, you have new information coming in.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::sighs, trying to block Q3's voice from his mind:: Self: Either way, we're heading to the transwarp signature and to Argon..
EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
CEO: Not yet, want to be thorough... but initial data seems to suggest that the problem is localized here, in the alignment of the subgenerators by the tertiary impulse manifolds... after the diagnostic's complete, I'll head down there and get on it.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Still working on shields and Phasers...and a way to do some serious damage once we find that cube.
FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::nods at Randi:: CNS: Its disconcerting. ::looks over at Jewel:: SO: Thank you, I'll work on that now.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::nods:: CTO: Thank you Lieutenant, keep up the good work.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::goes back to his seat to sit and wait for the arrival at Argon 2::
TO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: walks over to the CTO and takes station behind him..activating the console behind him and loading what appears to be the phaser specs. :: CTO: When was the last time someone looked at the phaser array?
CEO_Lt_Sparks says:
EO: Better take Martin here with you, just in case.
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: I still think our best bet is to modify a few Tri-cobalt torpedoes into Isolytic weapons and have at the cube with those, it's also the fastest option we have to get something ready.
CTO_Lt_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
TO: They are checked regularly, either by Angeltra and the twins of by Engineering.  Let me check...last check was just before we arrived at Betazed.
SO_Ensign_Jewel says:
:: Having collected a group of M class planets, begins to go through them one by one.::

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