Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Six, Episode Fifteen (Mission #229)
“Beyond Argonia II, Part 9”
Stardate 10502.12

Starring: 
Jim Koeller as Ship Manager
Tom Marsland as XO Thomas Marsland
Pam Bruyere as CEO Holly Ivy Sparks
Gina Hembrook as CIV Gina Hembrook
Steve Weller as CTO Ec'Thel'Ion
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine

Absent:
Eric Woo as EO Adahn Ilianor
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Crystal Jewel
Mark Haslam as TO Gregoriy Aleksandrovich Kamarov

Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Six, Episode Fifteen (Mission #229)
“Beyond Argonia II, Part 9”
Stardate 10502.12

Mission Summary
	The Borg cube is now gone, and the Huron again sets course for Argon 2, hoping to arrive in time to save 700,000 people trapped on an unstable planet. On the way, the CIV tells the XO about a new tactical upgrade that would improve weapons to help stop the Borg.  They are interrupted by two miniature Q’s that appear on the XO’s shoulders. The little Q’s continue to heckle the XO.. save the Argonia II inhabitants or save the Admiral?  And there is another problem.  The CEO informs the XO that even by converting the holodeck, cargo bays and using the science pods and extra crew quarters, they will only have enough room to accommodate no more than 5,500 refugees.
	Things seem to go from bad to worse when two Romulan warbirds decloak off the Huron’s port side.  The XO takes the ship to Red Alert, and the warbirds power up weapons. The XO turns the tables when he asks the Q to call off the warbirds but only if the XO treats Q as a guest.  The warbirds then cloak, and the Huron continues its course to Argon.  Finally, the XO breaks down and admits to needing Q’s help.  A flash of bright light is seen and when they reach Argonia II, the crew find they have come all this way only to be on a false mission.  Argonia II was not destabilizing.  So they turn about, and set a course for the transwarp signature to locate the Admiral.

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CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks over the latest report on the engines and heads for her office leaving Martin in charge again ::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Come on Roz... you really are a looker.  ::grins at him::    Perhaps if the Borg see you, they will think you have been assimilated already!  ::knows she is going to pay dearly for that remark::
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Sitting in sickbay at her desk behind a computer console.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::decides to ignore Randi, maybe she will go away::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~FCO:  Not even in your dreams Roz.~~~
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec says:
::On Bridge, reviewing repair status of Tactical Systems and redeploying Security to re-establish evacuation transport zones.::  CNS: Too bad, if it were that simple to fool the Borg, Replicators would solve most of our problems.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::sitting on the bridge::
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Walks off the turbolift and onto the bridge, then saunters over to the Big Chair:: XO: You wanted to see me Sir?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::dang it! remembers Roz can't hear her as she has no telepathic abilities anymore::
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
Self:  I know I've heard/seen that name somewhere before!  Where have I seen it!  It's got to be here.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
XO: 30 hours to the Argon system, sir.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  You know what Icky?  That is a great idea!  Why couldn't we look as if we have been assimilated?
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
FCO: Very well.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CIV: Yes, take a seat, and tell me all about this upgrade you have planned.
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Goes over the newly assigned officer's list.::  Self:  Maybe it's here.  Maybe I've seen that name here.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec says:
CNS: I guess it would work as well as anything else we've tried of late.  Wonder how fast the replicators can be reprogrammed to provide lean free nourishment?
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Stays standing, looks at the XO:: XO: It isn't planned Sir, it's already done. My team installed the new components while we were repairing the arrays. It's basically the same thing Rhzova and I did on the Apache. My article is in the Tactical database if you wanted to read the specs over.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: reviews the status of the pods and decides on what to do about the scientific pod ::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Seriously, why can't we do that?  I might fool them long enough to get the job done we need to do.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS/CTO: If it were that easy, then it would've been done before. They will know we are not part of the Collective.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CIV: What sort of retest do we need to do for that installation?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec says:
XO: Sir, we appear to be back to full operating status on Tactical systems.  Getting things back in order for taking aboard passengers.
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Scrolls through the computer screen.::  Self:  There you are!  Adahn Ilianor.  I knew I saw that name before.
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
XO: None Sir, they are simply improved versions of the standard components. All we needed to do was calibrate them, which I just finished doing. The arrays are all online as we speak.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  But that just might give us an edge Roz... who knows?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::shrugs:: CNS: Who knows?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO/CTO:  Well at least it is something I am not aware of having been tried yet.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::nods to the CIV, and to the CTO:: CIV/CTO: Good work, both of you.
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Pulls up the medical file on Adahn Ilianor.  Her eyes go wide with the information she is reading.::
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
XO: Was there anything else Sir? If not, I was going to the torpedo bay to start modifying some Tri-Cobalt warheads into Isolytic Torpedoes.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: runs a simulation through the computer to see what the numbers can be pushed to ::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::leans over and whispers to Roz::  FCO:  Have you adjusted to not being able to hear other's thoughts?  I always thought I would love to have the quiet of just my thoughts, but Roz, this is scary... What if we never get our abilities back?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec says:
CIV: If we try that, we'll need to find a system that's free of civilizations.  If we use some kind of Subspace tearing weapon in Argonia, the evacuation will take years.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Self: Even with converting the science pod and incorporating the holodecks and extra crew quarters, there's no way that we can take on more than about 5500 people. This is not going to work.
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
CTO: I'm only concerned with following the XO's last directive... get weapons improvements and defense upgrades that will stop the Borg. How you deploy them is your business.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CIV: No, carry on.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS: Its disconcerting, yes, but I didn't hear as much as you. If Q does decide to change us back, our abilities are part of who we are... we could sic Captain Picard on him. Or Admiral Janeway. ::smiles::

ACTION:  Two miniature Q's appear on each of the XO's shoulders.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Heck with them, give my 1 minute with him, that is all I ask.
Q3 says:
XO:  Bon jour mon Capitan!
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Walks over to the MO on duty.::  MO:  You have sickbay.  I need to go see someone.
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
XO: Aye-aye Sir. ::Does a smart about-face and heads for the turbolift::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS: I'll hold him down, you punch him on the nose... several times.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::turns to see the two Q's on the XO's shoulders::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Let me guess?  The angel Q and the devil Q?
Q3 says:
::on the right side::  XO:  So, do you think saving those inhabitants from Argonia II is the better choice?
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Heads out the door heading to a TL. The TL doors open, she enters, and orders it to the bridge.  Holds the padd in her hand with the medical file on Adahn.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec says:
FCO: Punching is my department Sir...Er, it is still Sir, isn't it?
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
TL: Forward Torpedo bay.
Q3 says:
::on the left side::  XO:  Or, do you think you should turn around and save your precious Admiral?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: Please, yes. I'm still me, just this shell isn't.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: grabs the report and heads for the turbolift :: Computer: Deck one.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::ignores the Q's, knowing full well that Admiral Knight is on the cube in transwarp space::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec says:
FCO: OK, good.  Still, if there's punching to be done, I would like to be included.  From a professional view, of course.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  I would say our visitor has split personalities.  Would either of you care to talk about your problems?  I have a nice couch down in my office.
Q3 says:
::left side::  XO:  Well, if you think you can live with the possibility of millions of people being assimilated, the you're making the right decision.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: Commander, look and see if you can determine the Borg cube's direction and distance.
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::The TL doors open and she heads over to the CNS.::  CNS:  I see our XO has company again.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: But of course, Ec'Thel'Ion.
Q3 says:
::right side::  XO:  Don't listen to him, what does he know anyway!
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
CNS: How's it going Randi?
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Exits the TL, joins her team in the torpedo bay, and begins working on 2 of the Tri-Cobalt warhheads, 3 people working on each::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Yes Sir... walks down to the OPS console and pushes a few buttons to activate the sensors::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: hums to herself as the lift heads up the 14 decks to the bridge ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec says:
FCO: How close do we pass to any subspace relay beacons?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CMO:  Kinda busy at the moment Sydney... hang on for second while I get this info for the XO.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: There is one every 2.5 ly or so if I remember correctly. Why?
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Looks over at the XO, giving a concerned look his way.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  The sensors are detecting a transwarp field sir, one moment and I can give you a time ::leans over then taps another button::  Sir, it is approximately 15 hours away.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: Stationary, or heading towards or away from us?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: steps onto the bridge and looks for Lieutenant Marsland ::
Q3 says:
::left side::  XO:  Just think, right now, the Admiral probably has so many tubes going in and out of him.  It's such a shame!
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  One moment Sir, that is a little distance away...
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Sir, at the moment, it appears to be stationary, considering we are moving away from it.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: see him and walks over :: XO: Sir, I'm .... :: sees the Qs and stops :: Um, sir you have something on your shoulders.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: If we can swing by one close enough, we could launch a probe to interface with it.  Download our ship's logs and program it to transmit once we're clear and continue to transmit.   At least let Starfleet know what's happening.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Roz, can you confirm that?
Host Q3 says:
::left side::  CEO:  He's not much of a talker right now.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: nods :: Q3left: I see that. :: steps back a bit ::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CMO:  Ok Sydney, was there something I could help you with?
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::overhears the CTO:: FCO: Good idea, but will it work?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::taps his controls to check Randi's information:: CTO: Its and idea, and it would work if Q let us do it. And if that annoying git doesn't stop talking about Ethan and tubes, I will personally rip his head off. ::says it knowing full well Q can hear it.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::sighs:: CEO: I know, Commander... I know.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Sir do you want to hear my report or shall I come back when you're not occupied?
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
CNS: I just wanted to give you some information on an officer that just recently came to the Huron.  He has not had his physical as of yet, but I think he should be seen for follow-up counseling.  I know this is a bad time to be dumping this in your lap, but when you have a moment, if you could review the information for Adahn Ilianor.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CEO: No, please, go ahead.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS: You got the data right, Randi.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CMO:  I would be glad to.  Would you mind giving it to Marie?  She is my right hand, and can get things moving in that direction.
Q3 says:
::right side::  FCO:  Now, now, now...that's not nice!
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
CNS:  Is she in your office?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Thanks Roz... been a while since I sat at the OPS station.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CMO:  Yes she is, and you will like her!
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: All we can do is try.  If it doesn't work, we try something else.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: nods :: XO: Well sir, even with converting the holodecks, cargo bays and using the science pod and extra crew quarters, we can't accommodate more than about 5500 hundreds refugees.
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
CNS: Great, I'll go speak with her in a few minutes.  Thanks Randi.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Permission to launch a couple Log Buoys to try and let Starfleet know what's happening out here?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::both Q3s:: Q3: I'm not here to play nice, deal with it. If you mess around with people and the ones they love, you will get someone that will bite back. Don't act all surprised or offended. Deal with it.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CEO: Great... well, it'll just have to do.. thank you, Commander.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CMO:  No problem Sydney, sorry we can't chat for a few minutes.  AS you can see, we have split personalities sitting on the XO's shoulders.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::nods to the CTO, hoping Q didn't hear him::
Q3 says:
::left side::  XO:  Did you know it's rude to ignore someone when they're speaking to you?  Well, I can change that!
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
CNS: I see that, Randi.  Don't worry about it.  I understand.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::brushes at the Q's on his shoulders::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Sir, do you want me to take care of your "little" problems?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Aye Sir, preparing and Launching.  ::Prepares the probes and launches one at each of the closest buoys.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CMO:  If we live through this, would you care to have supper some evening?

ACTION:  Two Romulan warbirds decloak off the Huron's port side, matching her speed.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::mutters an oath:: CO: Unwelcome guests, sir. ::readies evasives::
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
CNS: I would love to.  And I am hoping that we don't have to use the word "if".
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Sir, detecting two Romulan Warbirds off our port side, D'Deridex class.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CMO:  Sydney. think you can do some quick surgery on me, and make me look as if I have been assimilated already?  ::being very serious::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: hears Roz and heads for the engineering console ::
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Continues working with her team on the two torpedoes::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::takes a deep breath, not even going to ask what will happen next, she doesn't want to know::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::sighs:: CTO: Red Alert. *ALL*: All hands to Battle Stations. ::stands:: CNS: Hail the warbirds.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Aye Sir!
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: relieves the officer there and sends him to the secondary console ::
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Laughs at the CNS comment, not sure if she meant it or not.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
XO: Evasive maneuvers ready, sir.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
COM: Warbirds:  This is the USS Huron, please state your business?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Aye Sir, Red Alert.  ::Moves the ship from Yellow to Red Alert.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: signals engineering that they have company ::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  No response Sir, I will try again.

ACTION:  The two warbirds power up weapons.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: glances over at Icky for a moment ::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
COM:  Warbirds:  This is the USS Huron, please respond.
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
Self:  This looks like this is going to get ugly.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Sir, I think they just answered.  I am detecting weapons signatures from them.
Q3 says:
::right side:: XO:  Now you've done it!
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: They're powering weapons.  ::Glares at the micro Q's.::
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Pulls out a medical tricorder and walks over to the XO, trying to scan the little devils on his shoulder.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::sighs and gets ready to fly the ship like a Peregrine::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self: His toys keep coming down in power.  At this rate, another half dozen and we'll at least be a match for them.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*Engineering*: This is Sparks. I want all damage teams ready for action. Disperse them to all decks and be ready for anything. Sparks out.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::finally decides to respond to Q3:: Q3: Are you done yet?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CMO:  Have you disbursed medical teams to all decks?  I think we might have a slight problem.

ACTION:  The CMO's tricorder turns into a Padd.

 Q3 says:
::left side::  XO:  Be still my heart, it DOES speak!
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Continues working on the warheads, not really having an official battlestation to go to, and already geared-up anyway::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Would you like me to try to hail again?
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: No, don't worry about it.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Aye Sir!
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::closes the frequency to the Romulan ships::
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
CNS: Already on it Randi.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CEO:  Are we having fun yet Holly?
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
*Sickbay*: I need all medical personnel to report to duty immediately.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Q3: Waiting on an answer from you, Q. Call off the warbirds.
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Continues to scan the Q's, but then realizes she does not have a scanner in her hand anymore.::  Self:  What the .. ?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks at Randi :: CNS: I'm waiting for the real fun to start. :: smiles slightly ::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
FCO: Maintain present heading and speed to Argon.
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Takes her finger and pokes at one of the little devil's on the XO's shoulder.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
XO: Aye, sir.
Q3 says:
::left side::  XO:  As long as you'll treat me as a guest, I think that can be arranged.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CEO:  Yeah, I know what you mean... this character here, is really boring.  One would think he/it could be a little original.

ACTION:  The warbirds power down weapons and cloak.

CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Looks over at her team Chief, they both shrug, she rolls her eyes, and they share a laugh, then continue working on the warheads::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Shields up, weapons armed, but not locking on target un...uh, nothing left to lock onto.  Both Warbirds have gone to cloak.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Confirm Warbirds have powered down their weapons?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CNS: So much for fun today.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: Assuming they still can't power up while cloaked, confirmed.
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
XO: You know, I know you don't think so, but they're kinda cute.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
*ALL*: All hands stand down Battle stations... Yellow Alert.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CEO:  Looks that way Holly.  I wonder if he/it would like to change colors?  ::grins::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::sighs, settling back into his chair::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Switches Alert status back to Yellow.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Icky, bite your tongue!
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::cancels the evasives::
Q3 says:
::right side::  XO:  Can't you just smell the adrenaline in the air?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: I can't confirm weapon status as I can't confirm the 'birds are out there.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: shakes her head :: *Engineering*: Martin: Have all damage repair teams stand down. It seems our friends weren't up for a fight. Sparks out.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::frowns as his console beeps and information blooms across the screen:: XO: Sir, I hate to tell you, but our bouys are transmitting the information to us... it didn't go to SFC.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Pardon me!  Since my console shows no weapons signatures, and if I remember correctly, weapons can be detected on a cloaked ship, what do you think?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: grins at Randi ::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::winks at Holly::
Q3 says:
::right side::  XO:  You want a little help here?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS/CTO: Did you not think that perhaps the ships went where they came from? Q's deranged sense of humor, remember...
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  True Roz!  A deranged mind does manifest strange objects!  ::begins to laugh::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Shrugs.::  CNS: Don't know, as Commander Roznine just said, they may not be out there at all.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: walks over to Icky :: CTO: Are they really gone Icky? I don't want to have to make my people scatter all over the ship again.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Q3: What is it, Q? What does the almighty Q say we should do.
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Stands in the shadows just observing.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::nods to himself and checks his console again::
Q3 says:
::right side::  XO:  I'm not going to say you should do anything.  I just asked if you needed any help.
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
*<MO>*:  CMO: Sydney, I have various teams standing by.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Well heck!  I am halucinating without the buzz to go with it!  That is sooooooooooo disappointing!
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I wish I had an answer.  But if it were me, I wouldn't worry.  I'd bet a freighter full of Latinum those were Q's toys, so our preparations won't mean much either way.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: So what do they want then? Just bored and needing something to do?
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
*MO*:  I'd like you to send teams to all decks in the event of a medical emergency.  We are at red alert, and I need to be sure all decks are covered.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: Can I go hijack that freighter Ec'Thel'Ion?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Honestly, I don't think it's "they", I think it's "he".  ::Points to Q.::  He's trying to get us to perform for him like a worm circus.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::Stands, angrily:: Q3: Fine, I'll admit it! We need help! There's two places we have to be in, a Borg cube in Federation space, a dear friend who probably is a part of the collective right now, and seven hundred thousand people are about to die!  What DO you think, Q? Yes! We need help!
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: I didn't say I had a freighter full of Latinum, just that I'd be willing to bet it.
 Q3 says:
::right side::  XO:  My, my....just a lit-tle testy aren't we.  All:  Someone get this man a sedative!
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Continues tweaking the torpedoes in the torpedo bay::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: grins at Icky and Roz ::
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
*<MO>*:  Aye, Sydney.  Dispatching teams now.
Q3 says:
::right side::  XO:  Here, let's just say you owe me one!  ::snaps fingers::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: How disappointing.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CMO:  Sydney, that is a good idea, perhaps the XO does need a sedative ::hoping she can read her mind and jab one of the Q's instead::

ACTION:  All power goes out and there is a flash of bright light.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Any idea how much time is on the clock still?  Has to be almost at the end of the match.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::well great, just great::
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
Self:  Okay, who turned out the lights.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::is blinded by the flash, looks around to see what's happened as soon as it ends::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::almost gets blinded::
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Grumbles to herself, switches on her headlamp, continues working like an ancient coal-miner like some of her Irish ancestors::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: trips over a foot in the dark and then falls to the deck ::

ACTION:  All power comes back on.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::looks down at his console:: XO: he did something nice for a change. We are now 5 hours from Argonia II.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ALL:  Well that was fun... NOT.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
FCO: Fantastic.. resume present couse, maximum warp.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Starts a level 4 diagnostic.::  CEO: You all right?  ::reaches down a hand.::
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
*<MO>* CMO: Sydney, what just happened?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: grabs Icky's hand :: CTO: I'm fine, just hurt my pride a little there.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CMO:  Syndey, tell her we have a little brat, or rather two brats playing jokes with the ship!
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Good.  Hoping that was another of the grand Q-bah's pranks.
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
MO:  It's okay.  Just continue to send the teams to the various floors.  Oh, and Janet, make sure our EMH is activated, just in case.  ::Hears the CNS.::  We have a situation with some juveniles up here.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::bursts out laughing at the CMO's reply::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: Are we within hailing range of Argon, Commander?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Running Level 4 diagnostic, trying to determine cause of the power outage.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
XO: Still on course and speed,sir.
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Starts running the diagnostics on the weapons to check the modifications the team has made::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: pulls herself up, her face getting close to Icky's for a moment before she steps back :: CTO: I just wish they would leave us alone.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Sir, I am going to try and reach Argonia II by subspace.
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Walks back over to the XO, this time looking at the other Miniature Q sitting on the XO's shoulder.  Gives this one a poke to see if he's real.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Smiles and nods.::  CEO: So do I.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: heads back to her station and begins running a diagnostic as well ::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::nods to the CNS::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
FCO: ETA?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
XO: 5 hours, sir.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
COM: Argonia II:  This is the USS Huron, please respond.  We are on the way to help with the evacuation of your planet.
Argonia II says:
COM: Huron:  Yes Huron, what can we do for you?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Diagnostics show nothing unusual.  Marking this down as an unexplained anomaly for further study.  Noting location on Starcharts in case it's a local phenomena.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
COM: Argonia II:  We are 5 hours away.  Have you prepared your people for evacuation?
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: Let me speak to them, please.. on the viewer.
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: Tubes 1 and 2 are ready for Borg-bashing, at your discretion Commander.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Yes Sir, viewer on.
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Wonders what would happen if she tried to tickle the little Q.::  Self:  Maybe if I just distract him enough, he'll leave the XO alone.
Argonia II says:
COM: Huron:  Evacuation?  Why would we be prepared for something like that?
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
COM: Argonia II: This is Lt. Marsland of the USS Huron.. what is your status?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
:;looks ar the viewscreen::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CIV*: Acknowledged, and thanks.  Good work.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
COM: Argonia II: We recieved orders from Starfleet that your planet was destabilizing... this is not the case?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Hears the question from Argonia II and scans for the Admiral on board.::
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: My pleasure, I was just killing time anyway... waiting for you boat-rowers to get us someplace. ::Chuckles:: Need any help elsewhere?
Argonia II says:
COM: Huron:  I'm not sure where this information came from, but we no nothing of a destabilization.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Tell her I need her as a shield!
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::whispers to the CNS:: CNS: Scan for the Borg Cube.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Nods and begins to scan::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CIV*: Not at this time.  I think everything's changed...for the better for a change.  Is that being redundant?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Sir, negative at this time.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CNS: Nothing at all?
Q3 says:
::left side::  XO:  Now, didn't I tell you who you should have went after?
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: No, just confusing, but I'll let you slide, it's been a tough day. We'll be in the Armory if you need us. Omega out.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::smiles sweetly:: XO: Can I rip his heads off now, sir?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  No cube sir, but the transwarp field is still where it was.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CIV*: Acknowledged, talk to you later.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
COM: Argonia II: Well, thank you anyways. I apologize for having bothered you.. Huron out.
CMO_Ens_Logan says:
::Pokes one more time at the little guy on the XO's shoulders.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
*CIV*:  Gina, will you volunteer for shield duty... that is shield duty for me to hide behind?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: finds nothing unusual in her diagnostic so chalks it up to a malfunction Q style ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: So the planet was his game too?  Acton's right I guess.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::closes the viewscreen::
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
::Takes her team back to the Armory to relax until the next circus show::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
FCO: Feel free, Commander, but set a course for the transwarp signature.. maximum warp.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
FCO: And engage.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: shrugs at Icky :: CTO: It figures.
CIV_Ens_Hembrook says:
*CNS*: Who are you trying to hide from Counselor?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
*CIV*:  You! You have the biggest guns! ::laughing::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
XO: Aye, sir. ::punches in the course and sets the engines for max warp.::

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