Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Six, Episode Seventeen (Mission #231)
“Beyond Argonia II, Part 11”
Stardate 10502.26

Starring: 
Jim Koeller as Ship Manager, Q3
Pam Bruyere as CEO Holly Ivy Sparks
Steve Weller as CTO Ec'Thel'Ion, Scoo, Angeltra
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine
Eric Woo as EO Adahn Ilianor
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Crystal Jewel, CSO Sierra Sky
Linda Baus as CMO Sydney Logan, MO Harris, Lt. Kern

Special Guests:
Matt Coe as OPS Luigina Salvatore
Topper Loghry as Crewman Gus Jones

Absent:
Tom Marsland as XO Thomas Marsland
Mark Haslam as TO Gregoriy Aleksandrovich Kamarov
Gina Hembrook as CIV Gina Hembrook

Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Six, Episode Seventeen (Mission #231)
“Beyond Argonia II, Part 11”
Stardate 10502.26

Mission Summary:
	The newly pregnant women of the Huron continue to experience morning sickness.  The XO is taken to sickbay and is confined to bed rest due to the pregnancy taking its toll.  As the Huron continues to follow the Borg cube that had taken the Admiral, Q3 makes his presence known once more on the bridge, this time to taunt the FCO who is now in charge.  The FCO makes an attempt to ask Q3 what he wants them to do, however Q3’s games are still afoot.  He explains to the FCO that he has made a bet with some fellow Q to see what this crew has.  Meanwhile the ship approaches the Borg cube and a tractor beam from the Borg cube is activated, pulling the Huron in.  With a little ingenuity, the Huron breaks free from the cube’s tractor beam, and they are able to disable the Borg shields.  The crew work desperately to scan for the Admiral’s biosignature.  But what they find is not the Admiral.  What they find is 5 of the 10 crew members that were abducted earlier.  The crew members are beamed to sickbay to extract the Borg implants.  And the crew are left wondering .. Where is the Admiral?  
	In an attempt to reward the crew for playing the game, Q3 returns the crew to their original genders, and the crew find their ship now orbiting Betazed.  All is back to the way it was.  Or is it?

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
SUMMARY:  The XO had to take some bed rest, his/her pregnancy having taken its toll and he/she needed bed rest.  The Huron is currently going after the cube that has the Admiral... it seems this is what Q3 wanted them to do in the first place, and with the Q, they got what they wanted in one way or another.  Well, in a sense they got it.

Host Q3 says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

SO_Jewel says:
::Sitting quietly at her station, keeping a close eye on all telemetry coming in, as well has having the computer run it through a couple times on its own.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::In engineering looking at the last report from Ada.::  EO:  This look fine.  You're doing an excellent job.  Now what about masking our warp signature?

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  When do you want me to take the helm?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge, trying to come up with some new tactics for battling a 90,000,000 ton mass of metal.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Shifts in the Big Chair.::  CNS:  You can take it now if you want to.

OPS_Salvatore says:
::Sits at OPS, trying to subtly shift his weight to reduce his discomfort.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Nods at Rozaline.::  FCO:  Yes, Sir! ::Grinning.::

CMO_Sydney_Logan says:
::In sickbay, tending to the XO, now sleeping with his feet up, and a bucket at the side of his bed.::

Crewman_Gus says:
::Patrolling the corridors looking for any new signs of Q mischievousness.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Standing, she walks to the helm and relieves the ensign.::  Ensign:  You are relieved.  I have the helm.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Still a little woozy, but... she looks up at the CEO.::  CEO:  I'm sure that we'll be able to use our deflectors to disperse our warp signature sufficiently, but with the Borg you can never be sure... but I've picked up a few tricks here and there, I'm sure we can do something... nice.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Sighs.::  All:  I wonder if making the overall gravity on the ship lower will have any effect.

Host Q3 says:
::Appears in the XO's chair.::  FCO:  Well this is different.  What happened to the Lt.?  Did he get scared?  ::Grins.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Watching as the ensign gets up, she takes her seat, and looks over the controls.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Hearing the voice, she turns to look at the Q.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Hands Ada the report back.::  EO:  Make sure that we're all ready to begin when the bridge sends us the order.  By the way, feeling any better?  ::Smiles curtly.::

SO_Jewel says:
::Looks over at the intruder and turns back to her station.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Roz, take it easy.

CMO_Sydney_Logan says:
::Continues to collect bioscans of her patients in sickbay, most experiencing mild morning sickness ailments.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  I doubt it, Sir.  If anything, I'd say it would affect us more than it would them.  They have computers and servos to help them adapt to altering environmental conditions.

OPS_Salvatore says:
::Turns in his chair suddenly, still not used to Q's sudden appearances.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Smiles sweetly at Q3.::  Q3:  No, as a matter of fact, the triplets you gave him was a bit of a shock to his system.  He is resting in sickbay.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Grumbles.::  CEO:  Not according to my waste bin.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO:  I was thinking of my own comfort, Ec'Thel'Ion, not the Borg's.

Host Q3 says:
FCO:  I did nothing of the kind!  Yuck, me mate with a human?!  I believe he just didn't have what it took.  Do you?

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I have sent my basic maneuvers to your consoles.  Please send your targeting scans to me.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  Oh, sorry, Sir.  Guess I'm a bit preoccupied.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS:  Acknowledged.  Systems are linked.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Looks Q up and down.::  Q3:  You are not what I look for in a man.  Sorry.  ::Pauses.::  Now, I believe you want us to take on the Borg and rescue our Admiral.  Any pointers?

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Grins at the answers Roz is giving the Q, hoping he holds onto his temper.::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Heads over to deflector control, as she starts entering the specifications to... kind of... mask the warp signature...::  CEO:  We won't be able to fully mask the signature unless we power down our systems significantly, though...

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods to another crewman who just handed in his report as well.::  EO:  Well just take it easy until we catch up with that Borg ship.

CMO_Sydney_Logan says:
::Checks out the last box of anti-nausea medicines.::  Self:  Guess I'll have to replicate more of this good stuff.  Looks like we're going to need it.  ::Sighs.::

Host Q3 says:
FCO:  How about you succeed.  Is that a good enough pointer?

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
Q3:  How about you quit this little farce and come out and say why we were really doing this?

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Wishes her mental powers were back... surely Roz knows the Q is trying to bait him.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
EO:  Well you may begin with the non-essential systems.  I'll inform the bridge what the plan is.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
CEO:  You know... if Q3 ever popped down here... I'd give him a piece of my mind... I'll get on it, ma... uh, sir.

Crewman_Gus says:
::Completes one circuit of deck 4, turns around and starts back the other way.::

Host Q3 says:
FCO:  I just want to see if you have what it takes.....what it takes to face a real enemy.  I've seen how humanity has handled the Romulans, Cardassians and Klingons.  But the Borg.....now that's a horse of a different color!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Security*:  Setting up drill 2, target on deck 4, section 13.

SO_Jewel says:
::Makes a mark on sensors for later.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Are our shields changing so hopefully the Borg cannot beam in again?

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Frowns.::  Q3:  Excuse me, but where were you at Wolf 359?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*Bridge*:  Bridge, this is engineering.  We're working on that signature mask but we're going to need to power down some systems so that we can reroute all power to the deflector when the time comes.

Host Q3 says:
FCO:  Why I was out helping to guide a new race.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
OPS:  Did you hear that?  Just make sure I have the power to turn the Huron on a dime please!

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*CEO*:  Sure, Holly.  Take non-essentials off-line, holodecks, etc.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS:  Shield nutation should help some with weapons, although last time it had little effect.  I don't think the shield settings are the problem with them beaming through.  From what I've been able to find, Starfleet shields have seldom been a hindrance to their beaming.

OPS_Salvatore says:
::Smiles.::  CNS:  I'll keep it in mind, ma'-- sir.

OPS_Salvatore says:
::Powers down all non-essential systems.::

CMO_Sydney_Logan says:
::Heads over to the replicator to replicate more of the anti-nausea medicines.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*FCO*:  Will handle that Roz. What's our status now?

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Well one can hope...

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS:  And trust to luck.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS:  And for that matter, try to make our own luck.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I think we need a lot of that at the moment.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
Q3:  Well, we took on the Borg at that battle, so the Borg is nothing new.  We know what they can do, we know how to deal with them.  The only challenge you gave us here is proving ourselves again.

CMO_Sydney_Logan says:
::Notices her medical consoles flickering.::  Self:  What the ...?  Now how am I going to replicate the medicines?

Host Q3 says:
FCO:  So you were at 359?

SO_Jewel says:
::Listening to the talk, she makes another note on sensors.  Stops the data and goes back to process the telemetry.::  FCO:  Sir, I have the Borg on sensors.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS:  I'd rather have a dozen Galaxy Class attack wings than the luck, but I don't think that's very likely.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
Q3:  Not me personally, no.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  That would be nice, wouldn't it?

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*CEO*:  We have the cube on sensors.

SO_Jewel says:
FCO:  ETA, one hour.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
SO:  Thank you, Crystal.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Looks like we are going to be up to bat... one hour per our SO to the Borg.

Host Q3 says:
FCO:  Well then you can't say that you've proven yourself against the Borg.  I'm not talking about SF, I'm talking about I want to see what this crew has.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
CEO: Oh, well, that's nice... and sudden.  The modifications are complete, incidentally.  Once we power up the deflector, the Borg will either... not be able to identify us, at which point they'll come straight for us... or they'll not detect us at all.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
Q3:  More guts than you do BUD!

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Then claps her hand over her mouth... her and her temper.::

SO_Jewel says:
::Turns curiously at that statement.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Punches a button on the chair arm.::  *All*:  All hands, we are within an hour of encountering the Borg.  Report to your section heads for further orders.

Host Q3 says:
CNS:  Guts?  Quite honestly I have to say that we don't have these guts you're talking about.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*FCO*:  Understood Roz.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Turns and looks at Roz, wanting to reply to Q3, but waits to see if she should.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Shakes his head.::  Q3:  One question before we prove ourselves to you.

Crewman_Gus says:
::Hears the announcement and makes his way to the Security office for further instructions.::

Host Q3 says:
::Raises an eyebrow.::  FCO:  Yes?

CMO_Sydney_Logan says:
::Hears back-up in medical coming online.::

SO_Jewel says:
::Listening.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Motions to the EO.::  EO:  We're going to have to keep an eye on the SIF if we engage the Borg.  We won't be much of a match for their cutting beams.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
Q3:  Why the fascination?  Whatever made you decide, "Lets torment some innocent crew and see how they squirm while we pile up the odds against them."  Tell me, are you going to aid the Borg in our battle against them?

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
CEO:  Quite frankly, Sir, I can't see how we could hope to stand up to the Borg, SIF or no... this will take some interesting juggling between the deflectors and the SIF.

CMO_Sydney_Logan says:
*FCO*:  Commander, Medical is ready and at your disposal.

Host Q3 says:
FCO:  Torment?  You think I'm tormenting you?  If you want torment, I can certainly give you that.  I just have a bet with some fellow Q that you can do what you set your minds on doing.  So far, I'm being proved wrong.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Security*:  Same as last time, you know the drill.  If they come in, I'll coordinate repelling action from the Bridge as long as possible.  Make your shots count, and try to use alternative means of target elimination wherever you can find them.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
EO:  I agree with you on that but we have all these people depending on us to keep this ship together.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Nods.::  CEO:  I just hope no one "up there" tries anything stupid...

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
Q3:  So this is for petty amusement.  Good to know my life is worth that much.  If you don't mind, I have work to do.  So if you would please watch from the sidelines and not interrupt until we are done, it would be much appreciated.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
Q3:  Just give me your powers and I will show you what torment is.  ::Almost growling at him.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
EO:  With Q3 pulling their strings, don't be surprised at anything.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS:  That will be enough, Randi.

SO_Jewel says:
::Can't help but shake her head at the counselor, she was not making it better.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Aye Sir.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Scoo*:  What's the latest line?

Host Q3 says:
FCO:  Let me guess, does that one have Klingon blood in her veins?

Scoo says:  
*CTO*:  I have no idea what you mean, Sir.  Line of what?

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Smiles faintly.::  Q3:  No, but she bites if you provoke her.  ::Winks at Randi.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Bites her tongue and grins at Roz.::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Looks down at his monitor.::  CEO:  All right, I've picked out non-essential systems from Decks 10 through 18, so far.

Host Q3 says:
FCO:  Is that all you people know?!  And you have the nerve to sit in judgment on us!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Scoo*:  Latest line on how much for the first kill.  Come on, you think with my hearing I don't know you and 10100 run a pool for each encounter?  What's the pool up to, and what's the buy in?

CMO_Sydney_Logan says:
MO Harris:  Please make sure you get all the shelves restocked with the medicines.  Looks like we're going to have some excitement in a short time.  I want sickbay ready for any encounters we may have with the Borg.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Walks over and looks at Ada's console screen.::  EO:  Looks good.  Let's begin with the holodecks.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
OPS:  Any com activity in the area?

SO_Jewel says:
::The quiet beeping of her console drew her eyes.  She frowned at the information.::

SO_Jewel says:
FCO:  The Borg have dropped out of warp.  ETA is now 15 minutes.

Scoo says:
*CTO*:  I have no idea what you're talking about, and if I did, it would a day’s Holodeck rations.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I think that is our que, CTO.  I am ready when you are.

OPS_Salvatore says:
CNS:  No, Sir, nothing.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
Q3:  I am not judging anybody, but imagine for one moment, if you can, of going about your business and suddenly an omnipotent being comes along and disrupts your life, turns things upside down and watches with amusement while you scurry about, trying to compensate for their "fun".

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Gasps.::  CEO:  Not the Holodecks... offline.  ::Nods.::  If necessary, we could also evacuate several decks and shut them down complete as well.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Scoo*:  Then toss a day’s rations for me, into whatever doesn’t exist.   We're 15 minutes out, keep your snout clean.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
SO:  Understood.  ::Taps the controls again:: 
*All*:  All hands.  New ETA to the Borg encounter.  15 minutes.  Good luck.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS:  As ready as we can be.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  You call the shots Icky.  I will make them hit that cube!

SO_Jewel says:
::Good luck?  Wished their beds were made to hide under.  Sighs and shakes her head as she collects all the data she can.::

Host Q3 says:
FCO:  So you think I find this amusing.  Is that what you think?  I don't find this amusing.  I find it fascinating.  I don't know how much more I can tell you.  I'm here to see if you have what it takes.

CMO_Sydney_Logan says: 
::Heads over to a Lieutenant doubled over on a biobed.::  Lt. Kern:  I just gave you a hypospray for the nausea.  It should be working.  Are you feeling any better yet?

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Looks up.::  CEO:  Great.  Fifteen minutes.  We're going to have to get this up now, I'd say... shutting down everything on my list.  ::Smirks, as he brings up the deflector controls again.::  On your mark?

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
OPS:  Understood.  I hope you have a class one ready, to send to SFC about our situation.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Scoo*:  You got Engineering, take Gus and the twins.
CNS:  Will do.  Going to try and lead their shield adjustments to the upper freq's, then drop it back down.  Maybe we can catch 'em with their shields up when they should be down.

Lt. Kern says:
CMO:  Aye, a little, but still really .. ::grabs the bucket:: ... nauseated.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
Q3:  Then sit back and enjoy the show.  Just stop bothering me so we can satisfy your fascination.  ::Gets up and walks down to OPS and the Helm.::  
OPS:  Pull the Admiral's bio information and work on beaming him back.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Sounds like a plan to me!

OPS_Salvatore says:
CNS:  Yes, Sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
FCO:  Randi, we'll need to get in close.  I want Ec'Thel'Ion to take out their shield generators.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
EO:  Don't forget the science labs and the mess hall.  Better send word to evacuate those as well.

OPS_Salvatore says:
FCO:  Aye, Sir. ::Pulls up the information requested.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  You bet Roz!  I can land her on a ledge if you want it!  ::Ginning at him.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  I take it we punch a hole and try and beam them out?  I'll concentrate my shots on the following coordinates.  ::Inputs coordinates to helm and Command center.::

Lt. Kern says:
CMO:  I think I just need to .. lay down for a minute.

SO_Jewel says:
::Pulls up a Borg blueprint.::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Nods.::  *Science Labs/Mess hall*:  If anyone's still in the science labs or the mess hall, I'd suggest you get out now, because we're shutting them down.  In 5... 4... 3.... just kidding.  Five minutes.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Got them... ready when you are.  ::As she begins to punch in the vectors for firing.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Goes to the Big Chair and looks at the information.::  CTO:  Looks good.  The chances of sending a successful boarding party will be minimal, I see this as about our only course of action.

SO_Jewel says:
::Shakes her head.::  FCO:  We are approaching quickly or they are.  ETA now 2 minutes.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO:  Red alert.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  Aye Sir, Red Alert activated.  ::Activates Red Alert.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  If you are taking volunteers.  ::Leaving it at that.::

SO_Jewel says:
::Getting a report from the science labs informs them of the situation and to prepare.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
EO:  I'm going to have a force field ready to protect the warp core.  Begin your shutdowns.

Crewman_Gus says:
::Heads off to join the security detail in ME::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Sits down again.::  *ALL*:  All hands, battle stations.  ::Glances at Q3.::

CMO_Sydney_Logan says:
::Hears the red alert.::  All in Medical:  Okay, all.  We are at red alert.  Be prepared for anything.

Crewman_Gus says:
::Quickens his pace to a fast trot.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Ready for the first attack run Icky.  Here we go!

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Hears the red alert klaxons and sees her people scurry to battle stations.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Gus*:  Keep your eyes open, and do me a favor.  Don't let that Antican try anything goofy.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
CEO:  Doing so.  ::Runs through the list, shutting down everything on, and redirecting the freed-up power to the deflector dish.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Hang onto your stomach, Roz!

Crewman_Gus says:
*CTO*:  Aye, Sir.  I'll do my best.

CMO_Sydney_Logan says:
::Looks toward Lt. Kern.::  Lt. Kern:  If you are well, you need to return to your post.  We are at red alert.

SO_Jewel says:
::Sends all pertinent information she has toward tactical.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Scans for targeting solutions on shield generators.::  FCO:  Holding fire until we're at 10,000 km with Phasers, Torpedoes firing at 100,000.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS:  I'd rather be doing the flying, but I trust you.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Taps the main engineering console activating the force field.::

Host Q3 says:
ACTION:  As the Huron comes upon the Borg cube, a tractor beam is activated, pulling the Huron slowly in.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::No way, Jose.  You ain't getting us without a fight.::

SO_Jewel says:
FCO:  We are caught in their tractor beam.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All:  They got us, trying to convince them to let go.  ::Redirects fire towards tractor emitter.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
OPS:  Create a feedback loop and break us free.

OPS_Salvatore says:
FCO:  Yes, Sir.  ::Attempts to break the tractor beam.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Feels the pull of a tractor beam locked on to the Huron.::  EO:  Here we go.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Taps in another program.::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Whispers to the CEO.::  CEO: ... I guess masking our signature didn't work.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  Faking a problem with Phaser emitter frequency changers, hoping to get them locked in on a single firing frequency until we reach the 10K mark.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods.::  EO:  Apparently not.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Way to go Icky!  Make them think twice about us!

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO:  Do it.

Lt. Kern says:
CMO:  Aye, ma'am.  I think I'll be okay.  Holds her stomach as she walks out the door and returns to her post.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
SO:  Work with OPS on getting the Admiral out when we're close enough.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Watches as the Huron is dragged into the cube.::  CEO: ... Orders?

Host Q3 says:
ACTION:  The Huron breaks free as one of the torpedoes hit.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*Bridge*:  Hey what's happening up there?  We're getting a drain on our power already.  We have to break away soon or we're not going to be able to.

SO_Jewel says:
FCO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Does not tell him that request is going to be challenge.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Roz, if she keeps bucking like this, we are going to tear something apart.  Should I back off a little?

SO_Jewel says:
::Pulls up the Admiral’s data.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Locks phasers on a lower frequency band until we're 10,000km away, then resets auto-shift to the upper frequencies and targets shield generators.::

OPS_Salvatore says:
::Stands from his console and heads back to the Science stations to work with the SO.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*CEO*:  We're doing what we can Holly.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS:  Back off if you can.

SO_Jewel says:
::Nods quietly to Salvatore.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra:  Get on Tac2.  Give me whatever punch and pull you can from the tractor beams.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Shakes her head.::  EO:  Power levels, read them out.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  How about I take a run at the cube?  It would be the last thing they expect, they either let us go, or it is over with very quickly.

CMO_Sydney_Logan says:
::Prepares hypo-sprays to slow the Borg implant procedures should the Borg decide to board their ship again.::

Angeltra says: 
CTO:  Right, I'll see if I can grab Barney a souvenir.

SO_Jewel says:
OPS:  Right now, I am looking up the Admiral’s transponder frequency.

SO_Jewel says:
FCO:  Sir, I need your clearance.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Pauses a moment.::  CNS:  Go with the tractor.  Give Ec'Thel'Ion a better chance to shoot it to pieces.

Host Q3 says:
ACTION:  The Borg's shields are weakening.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Aye, Sir!

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
SO:  You have it.  Roznine Delta Seven Theta.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
CEO:  Checking, Sir.  The drain is stabilizing.  It seems that the Borg's hold on us has been lost, power levels currently at 60%.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Was that my imagination, or did the tractor beam just give a little?

OPS_Salvatore says:
SO:  Should be a little more effective than trying to pick up his bio-signature.  I'll see if I can re-modulate the confinement beam to pierce their shields.

SO_Jewel says:
::With his clearance code is able to access the correct frequency and inputs it into the sensors.::

SO_Jewel says:
OPS:  There is no way we can do just his bio-signature.  He is not the only Betazoid over there.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
EO:  Let's see if we can improve on that.  Shut down the rest of the systems.

Crewman_Gus says:
::Arrives in ME and takes up a position out of the way of the engineers.::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Nods.::  CEO:  Shutting down... Decks 10 and 18 have been stripped of all non-essentials, working on Decks 5 to 9.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at the numbers on the force field.::  Self:  Still holding.

SO_Jewel says:
OPS:  I have the frequency.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS:  Let’s hope it did.  ::Turns.::  CTO:  Status?

OPS_Salvatore says:
SO:  Picking it up on sensors?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  Our weapons are having some effect.  Their shields are weakening.  Hopefully they won't adapt in time.

Crewman_Gus says:
::Checks his phaser to make sure it's set to rotating frequencies.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Listens to OPS and the SO, hoping they find Ethan.::

Host Q3 says:
::Grins a bit.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::How she would give anything to slap that smirk from Q3's face.::

SO_Jewel says:
::Picks up a sub-dermal signature, locking on to it.  As she checks against the admiral she glances and she rubs her eyes and looks at Salvatore.::

SO_Jewel says:
FCO:  Sir...

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO:  I'm praying loudly with you.  Hit the same spot, before the shield emitters can regenerate. ::Gives Q3 a disgusted look and gets up, walking to tactical before he does something stupid, like kick his ankles.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
SO:  Yes, Crystal?

Host Q3 says:
FCO:  You're doing very well, uh, Roz is it?

SO_Jewel says:
::Frowning.::  FCO:  Sir, I am picking up a transponder.  It belongs to one of the ten that were taken.  This is not the cube that originally took the admiral.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Nods in acknowledgement to Q3.::

OPS_Salvatore says:
::Swears under his breath and checks for non-Borg life signs.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Turns sharply and goes to the Science console.::  SO:  What?!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  I'll hit the generators with the Phasers, and then hit 'em again with torps.  Maybe it's enough too get through...did she say...Fates!

SO_Jewel says:
::Shrinks slightly away, the anger and fear emanating from the FCO strong.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I will keep her steady for you.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
EO:  Listen, get to the bridge and see what's happening.  They seem to be keeping us in the dark down here.  Ensign Martin should be here.  Give him/her a hand.

Host Q3 says:
ACTION:  As the generators are hit, the Borg's shields go down.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Her spirits hit the deck plates as she hears Crystal's pronouncement.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Takes a deep breath.::  SO:  We're this far along.  Get all of our crew and beam them to sickbay.

CMO_Sydney_Logan says:
::Prepares herself mentally in the event she will need to extract Borg implants on the hopeful return of their crew members that were taken.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS:  Once we have them, hightail out of here.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  Then let's beam the other 10 out, at least we won't completely waste the tactic.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Nods.::  CEO:  All right.  ::Hurries out of main engineering, and hops into a turbolift.::

SO_Jewel says:
::Nods as she moves back to her station.::  OPS:  I will pull up the other signals we have if you can... lock on them and beam them to sickbay.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  You don't have to tell me twice.  
OPS:  Waiting on you!

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Calmly turns to Q3.::  Q3:  Care to explain this?

OPS_Salvatore says:
SO:  All right, locking on.  ::Locks the transporters on the transponders.::

Host Q3 says:
FCO:  Explain what?

SO_Jewel says:
::One by one gives him the transponder frequencies she has located, probably because they have not been fully assimilated.::

OPS_Salvatore says:
FCO:  I've got five solid locks.  Beaming now.  ::Energizes.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Continues to try and stabilize the power levels.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
*CMO*:  Let me know when you have them, and we are out of here!

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Nods slowly.::  OPS:  Five is better than none.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Bee*:  We're beaming aboard several lost sheep, full security alert for sickbay team, sending gamma squad to back you up.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Waits, her fingers poised over the console.::

Host Q3 says:
ACTION:  The five crewmen are transported to sickbay.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:  
::Hops off the turbolift at the bridge, and heads for the engineering console.::  Ens. Martin: What the hell's going on here?  ::Accesses the console, and takes a quick glance all around.::

OPS_Salvatore says:
FCO:  Transport complete!

CMO_Sydney_Logan says:
*CNS*:  Randi, got them.  Get us out of here.

SO_Jewel says:
::Turns to the group.::  FCO/OPS:  Sorry, Sirs.  Those are the only ones I was able to locate.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
Q3:  Explain how the cube we were tracking that supposedly had the Admiral on it, suddenly is the one with the captured crewmen?

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  We are outta here Boss!  Engaging at warp 6!

OPS_Salvatore says:
SO:  Better than none.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Drops a spread of AM mines to slow pursuit.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
OPS:  Good job!

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Nods at Crystal and slowly walks down to the command chair, sitting down heavily.::

SO_Jewel says:
OPS:  Perhaps, if they can be rehabilitated.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
All:  Good work, everybody.

CMO_Sydney_Logan says:
::Starts to extract the Borg implants from her first crew member, as he lies helpless across the biobed.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
SO:  You did the best you could Crystal.  We got 5 of them back.

Host Q3 says:
FCO:  Oh, don't you worry your pregnant little self.  You're precious Admiral is safe.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO:  Stand down red alert if we are not being followed.

OPS_Salvatore says:
SO:  We'll see.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
Self:  Well, that was fast.

SO_Jewel says:
::Looks at the counselor, knowing that everyone is unhappy it was not the admiral and feeling responsible.  Yet this Borg cube had been going the opposite direction.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
Q3:  Oh, he had better be safe, or nowhere in the multiverses will your hide be worth anything.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  With your permission, I'd rather put some distance between us first.  Those ships have great speed.  I'd rather not push it.

SO_Jewel says:
::Pulls up the star charts and does a quick check.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Permission to engage at warp 8, Sir?

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO:  Whatever you deem safe.  ::Nods.::  CNS:  Warp 8.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self:  Okay, my last ditch idea worked once.  Now I need an even more desperate, after the last idea for the next cube.

CMO_Sydney_Logan says:
MO Harris:  Get to work on the others.  I'm not sure about this one's immune response.   I hope we caught this on time.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Nods.::  FCO:  Engaging warp 8.  :;Taps her console.::

SO_Jewel says:
CTO:  Sir, Borg cube has begun to repair itself.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
*CEO*: Sir, it would appear... that the Borg threat is over.  We ought to restore power to the systems that were taken offline.

SO_Jewel says:
::Notes the stars are as they should be.::  FCO:  Just so you know, Sir, that cube had been going in the opposite direction.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Roz, can you come here a moment please?

Host Q3 says:
FCO:  You know what, you have all been such good......albeit, testy little sports.  I think I can reward you for that.  ::Snaps fingers.::

MO Harris says:
::Begins the implant extraction on one of the other crew members.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
SO:  Why does that not surprise me in the least?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
SO:  That's not a surprise.  What is a surprise is they aren't giving chase.  Well, maybe not as much a surprise as it should be considering the "party host".

Host Q3 says:
ACTION:  All crewmembers are returned to their given genders.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Jumps when Q snaps his fingers.::  ALL:  Now what?

SO_Jewel says:
::Looks over at Q.::  FCO:  It only confirms that.  ::Pauses as her voice goes up a couple of notches.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*EO*:  I'm on it.  Stay there and make sure we're not going to run into them anytime soon.

CMO_Sydney_Logan says:
::Feels the transformation.::  Self:  Thank goodness.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Feels the difference.::  Q3:  Thank you.

SO_Jewel says:
::Sighs.::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Looks up, and sighs, feeling as though a huge load has just been lifted from his chest.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Looks down at herself, not noticing much change.::  FCO:  At least he could have given me more up front!  ::Grinning.::  Hey, you look good, Roz!

OPS_Salvatore says:
::Looks down as she finds herself suddenly return to normal.::  Self:  Well, that's better..

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  Dropping from Red Alert, moving to Yellow.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Walks down to the helm.::  SO:  Locate the other Borg cube if you can.

Crewman_Gus says:
::Suddenly doesn't feel the overwhelming urge to go shopping any more.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Notices her hands and then the rest of her reflection and smiles.::  Self:  About time.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS:  What is it, Randi?

SO_Jewel says:
FCO:  As far as I can tell, we are still going in the correct direction.  But... ::Looks over at Q and shrugs.::

Host Q3 says:
FCO:  And, just so there's no hard feelings, I'm going to do something more for you.  That way, you can owe me one.

SO_Jewel says:
::Hearing the Q, wonders if that is a good thing or not.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Whispers.::  FCO:  I am going to start and stop the Huron, to take different directions.  That should throw off the Borg.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
Q3:  Why does that not fill me with happiness and light?  What are you going to do?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Begins bringing all systems back online.::

Host Q3 says:
::Grins and snaps his fingers.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Nods at Randi's suggestion.::

Host Q3 says:
ACTION:  The Huron is back orbiting Betazed.  All is back to the way it was.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Looks at the viewscreen.::  Q3:  What?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Scoo*:  Looks like the pool's still...By the Rings, what just happened?

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  You are not going to believe this, but we are back at Betazed, unless I just went loony tunes!

SO_Jewel says:
::Does a double glance and confirms the information.::  FCO:  We are back around Betazoid.

OPS_Salvatore says:
FCO:  Commander, I'm getting a transmission.  Starfleet Command wants to know when we're planning on departing for the Argon system.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Looks up.::  Self:  Oh, surprise, surprise.  I guess the game's over.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS/SO:  Somehow that doesn't surprise me.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Sighs with relief.::  Self:  Stupid games.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Thinks a moment.::  OPS:  Tell them we will depart within 30 minutes.  A minor glitch in our warp engine.

OPS_Salvatore says:
::Checks the ship's clock, wondering what day it is.::

OPS_Salvatore says:
FCO:  Yes, Sir.  ::Taps his console, sending the transmission.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~FCO:  Roz, can you hear me?  Where is the Admiral?~~~

CSO_LtCmd_Sky says:
@::Blinks at the sudden bright light.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*Bridge*:  Hey, are you people finished with your games up there?

CSO_LtCmd_Sky says:
@::Turns to look at Ethan.::  Adm:  This is not Kansas.  ::Sighs a bit sadly.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
~~~CNS: I don't know, Randi, and I don't like it one bit.~~~

SO_Jewel says:
::Starts putting her report together.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*CEO*:  Seems like it.  Prepare to depart for the Argon system.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Scratches her head.::  *FCO*:  Didn't we just leave for there?

Host Q3 says:
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