Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Six, Episode Thirty-one (Mission #246)
“Outbreak – Durrava IV  Part 5”
Stardate 10506.25

Starring: 
Matt Coe as Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander James Andrews
Topper Loghry as First Officer Commander Q’tor 
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer  Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel'Ion, Scoo, 10010
Pam Bruyere as Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks,  
Trish Yarborough as Ship’s Counselor Commander Randi McIntyre, Acting Ship Manager, CPT Southerland, Starbase 71
Linda Baus as Operations Officer Ensign Brandy Anne Daniels, Doctor Peters, MO Ariel
Knight-Sky
   Chris Esterhuyse as Flight Control Officer Commander Dylan Roznine, AFCO Klein

Guest Starring:
  Tom as TO Tyler

Absent:
   Jim Koeller as Ship Manager
   Karriaunna Scotti as Chief Science Officer Lieutenant Commander Sierra   

SUMMARY: The Huron's been attacked from the outside and the inside... Security's been dispatched to Deck 17 to find out what started that fire while the ship awaits the inevitable return of the pirates.
 
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XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Captain with your permission I will join Mister Ec'Thel'Ion in tracking down our stowaway
Host CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@sets up another aide station as the people keep pouring in::
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
::At her station running sensor sweeps of the area, also keeping her eye on the planet and the AT.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On deck 17, prepping security team.::  All: You know the drill, seal the exits, enter the room, do the Tricorder sweep, then the pups and I do the nasal and auditory sweep of each room before we move on to the next room.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
::nods to the XO:: XO: Granted.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: moves to her console on the bridge still holding the padd with her report on the accident in her hand ::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@::pauses for a moment in his administering of the vaccine, looking around the ward::
XO_Q`tor says:
::exits the bridge taking the TL to deck 17::
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
TO: Mr. Tyler, scan the area for cloaked ships.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CO*: Sir, we're entering the section, between the snouts and the antenna, we should find it soon.
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Keeps her eye on internal ship sensors to try to locate the intruder.::
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
*CTO*: Sounds good. Commander Q'tor's on his way to lend a hand.
TO_Ens_Tyler says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::runs a tachyon scan::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@~~~CNS: How are you keeping up, Randi?~~~ ::turns to the next patient and smiles reassuringly::
XO_Q`tor says:
::catches up and takes a position behind the CTO, drawing his meq'leth::
 
ACTION:  The tachyon scan peters out, with no signs of the cloaked vessel in sight, or out of sight as the case is.

XO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Anything yet Commander?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks over the readings and searches for another way to increase the shield strength just in case ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Enters the room, sweeping it with antenna, hearing a few scratches from the corner.::  XO: I hear something, in the corner there, behind that storage tank.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@~~~FCO:  We need more people Roz... we are not keeping up with the influx.~~~
XO_Q`tor says:
::waits as the CTO deploys his team::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Signals Scoo and Bee to cover from the corners while I move in to look.::
TO_Ens_Tyler says:
::sighs:: CO: Nothing cloaked in the vicinity that we can find, Sir.. I'll keep at it.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@~~~CNS: Nearest help is on the Huron, and until they sort out the problem upstairs, we'll have to cope... somehow.~~~ ::moves on to the next patient::
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
TO: Well, that's a relief. Let me know the instant you find something.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: wonders if now would be a good time to give the Captain her report ::
TO_Ens_Tyler says:
CO: Aye aye, Sir. ::sets the tachyon scan to run with the normal short-range scans, and sets to work monitoring internal sensors::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Pops around the corner, noticing a fair sized animal, about a meter and a half long.::  XO: Uh, sir, I think that this isn't an "intruder" in the normal sense.
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
*XO/CTO*:  I am picking up a life sign of our intruder.  He is not moving.
Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@COM: Huron: OPS:  This is Randi... any chance we can get more people to help?  Also, can we let SF know we need a medical ship as well?
XO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Explain
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Not sure exactly what it is, but it looks like a kinda big rodent.  *OPS*: thanks, we see it, just trying to figure out what it is.
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
*CNS*:  We are stretched really thin Randi, but I'll see what I can do for you.  And I'll let SF know.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Reaches down and grabs the thing, noticing it's quite sluggish.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@::keeps on moving down the line of patients::
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
COMM: SB71:  This is the USS Huron, we are requesting a medical ship be dispatched to our location.  We are in need of assistance.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
CEO: Commander Sparks, now that things have calmed down somewhat, how's your investigation coming along?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@*OPS*:  Acknowledge Brandy... ::wonders how much weight she will lose on this mission::
XO_Q`tor says:
XO: Well let's stun it and take it to a lab to find out.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: decides that now is the time and walks over to the Captain's chair :: CO: Excuse me sir. I know you told me to wait on this report, but since it's ready.....well here sir. :: hands him the report :: You will see my notes at the bottom.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: It's moving kinda slow already, I don't think there's much need for the stun.  ::Looks around and finds a container.::  This should hold it.  It feels cold, like it's been on ice.  Maybe got too close to the Deuterium tanks?
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
*Sickbay*:  Doctor Peters, we are in need of additional medics down on the planet.  Please assemble any additional nurses and/or doctors that you can spare and have them report to Transporter 1.
XO_Q`tor says:
::Looks at the creature being stuffed into a container:: CTO:  Would that be capable of starting a fire?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Scoo/ Bee: I think we got it, but finish the sector sweep.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
::takes the PADD and begins reading:: Self: Oh, for crying out loud. ::notes Daniels coming for assistance and makes a mental note::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Perhaps you would like to discuss it in private?
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
CEO: Sounds like a plan. My ready room?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: nods :: CO: Of course sir.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@::looks around again, spotting one of the medical staff from the ship working on the far side of the ward:: Self: Just as well I stayed here, even one more pair of hands make a difference::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: To be honest, are we sure it caused it?  Obviously we need to investigate, but combat damage could have caused it.  Deuterium hits air and a spark and it can burn.  Phaser blasts cause a spark I think.
XO_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Hmmmm, true, but its one helluva coincidence.
Doctor Peters says:
*OPS*:  Understood, but there's not many left Brandy.
Starbase 71 says:
#COM: Huron:  This is SB 71.  We will pass this message along.  Are you in need of other supplies or help?
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
::stands and heads over, stopping briefly at the OPS post, whispering:: OPS: I know OPS managers are known for knowing what's needed before they've been asked, but it's appropriate protocol to ask the Captain's permission before requesting assistance from Starfleet. ::tries to smile disarmingly::
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Captain, Randi is requesting additional medics down on the surface.  Medical is rounding up some crew.  Do I have permission to beam them down?
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
OPS: Yes, go ahead. You have the Bridge.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Aye Sir, one that we need to prove before we can pass it off as such.
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looks a little nervous, about ready to cry.::  CO:  I'm really sorry, Captain.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
OPS: Miss-- Brandy, it's all right, I was about to ask anyway.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: walks towards the ready room and waits at the door for the Captain ::
XO_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Have some of your men work with the damage control teams to investigate.  Let’s make absolutely sure.
TO_Ens_Tyler says:
::glances up at the OPS officer, before turning back to his console::
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  I really am trying, Sir.  ::Wipes a tear out of her eye, and shyly returns to her duties keeping real quiet.::
TO_Ens_Tyler says:
::looks at his LRS and SRS for nearby ships, as well as the results of the latest tachyon scan::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Aye Sir, even if it was coincidence, it will help us get a better picture of what happened during the battle for combat training.
XO_Q`tor says:
CTO:  In the mean time take that and have it quarantined.  It could have ghew
XO_Q`tor says:
CTO:  I'll be returning to the bridge if you need me.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
OPS: And you're doing a good job. It's just a matter of protocol, that's all. ::turns and heads to his ready room::
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Captain, may I request additional medics from SB?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Notices the Engineers starting to arrive.::  XO: Aye Sir, I should be there in a few minutes, as soon as I can get the investigation started.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
::over his shoulder:: OPS: Yes, we'll need them.
XO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Very well I'll leave it in your hands
XO_Q`tor says:
::Leaves to return to the bridge::
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
::lets the ready room door close:: CEO: Sorry about that, Commander. Now, your report?
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
COMM: SB71:  If you could spare some medics to help administer the vaccine, it would be greatly appreciated.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: moves to stand in front of the Captain's desk :: CO: Well sir, if you read the maintenance portion.....
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@::moves along, giving a comforting word here and there, administering the vaccine::
Starbase 71 says:
#COM: Huron:  Huron, it would take 4 days for anyone from here to reach you.  I will speak to the commander and see if we can find someone closer to your location to help.  Starbase 71 out.
XO_Q`tor says:
::exits the TL and enters the bridge, noticing OPS::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@~~~FCO:  Roz, I need a break, want to stop and eat a bite?~~~
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
::blushes slightly:: CEO: Briefly, yes.
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Ensign, is everything alright?  Were you crying?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@~~~CNS: Reading my mind? I'm cross-eyed and I want to find out why that shuttle blew... I need to chew some of my flight bay crew new ones.~~~
Doctor Peters says:
 *OPS*:  Brandy, I have 20 medics in transporter room 1 ready to beam down.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: You will see that it was clearly marked as in the middle of a full maintenance overhaul and not space worthy at the time.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*10010/01001*: I need you down to the Deuterium storage tanks to work with the Engineers.  We need to know definately what caused this fire to start, as it doesn't appear to be from the intruder.
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
XO:  I am fine.  Just a miscommunication.  That's all.
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
*CNS*: Randi, I have 20 medics that are beaming down to your location.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Several pieces of equipment were disassembled and not in working order.
XO_Q`tor says:
::lets just a hint of a smile escape::  OPS: Good, because there's no crying in Starfleet
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Scoo*: Oh, when you get that thing into the labs, have the Vet take a look and see why it's moving so slow, all right?  I'd rather cover all the bases on this thing.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
::thinks:: CEO: And why didn't the Flight Deck engineers warn me of this before I began the startup sequence?
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
XO:  Aye, Commander.  ::Puts on a brave face, and forces a smile.::
XO_Q`tor says:
TO: Any change in our status?
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
XO:  Permission requested to lower shields to beam our medics down to the surface.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@*OPS*:  Waaaaaaaaa hoooooooooooo Brandy!  Send them down!
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: shuffles her feet :: CO: Well sir, you didn't give them much of a chance to explain. You were in a hurry and you are the Captain.
TO_Ens_Tyler says:
XO: No Sir, all clear.
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Send them down Ensign
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CEO: You can't be saying I've struck fear into their hearts already, that they're afraid to let me know I'm putting life in my hands...
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Turns around and heads back for the Turbolift.::
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
XO:  Thank you, Sir.
*Transporter Room*:  Lower our shields, and beam down our medics to the planet's surface, please.  Then raise our shields after they are transported.

ACTION:  The 20 medics are transported to the planets surface.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@~~~CNS: Where you wanna meet?~~~
XO_Q`tor says:
::Sits down in the big chair since the Captain is absent:: Self: Why do they make these things so soft?
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Monitors the transport and checks to be sure shields are raised again.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Sir, in this case I'm afraid that you were the negligent one. There was a posted sign on the side stating that the ship was out of commission while maintenance was being done.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@::watches as the 20 medics appear::  ~~~FCO:  Roz, come here, I have 20 more people to assign, then we can eat.~~~
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: I have verified that order Captain.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@~~~CNS: WHOOOOHOOOO!!! I'm there!~~~ ::quickly leaves the ward and makes his way to Randi's location::
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
::drops his face into his hand, smiling embarrassedly:: CEO: So that's what crow tastes like.. ::chuckles::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: You were very lucky that we were we able to beam you out in time.
MO_Ariel says:
@CNS:  Medical at your service, Ma'am.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: smiles :: CO: An honest mistake Captain, but one that could have cost you your life and the Huron a Captain.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@MO:  Have your people start 5 other stations... we have to have to have a break here... I will leave the rest in your capable hands.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
CEO: Remind me to take a good look at the hull of a shuttle before taking it out for a spin.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Well I can't always be there when you do sir. :: smiles again ::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@::walks up as Randi finishes talking to the medics::
MO_Ariel says:
@::Gives the order for the medics to disperse and relieve the medics already administering medicines.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Returns to the Bridge.::
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
::chuckles:: CEO: Well, I'm glad you let me know.. ::thinks:: Seems I owe a certain Flight engineer an apology.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@FCO:  Shall we?  Ya know... I am hungry, can you ask for some food to be sent down to us Roz?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: And a few of my maintenance people too sir.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@CNS: Aren't they still at red alert up there? ::turns to the medic to check::
TO_Ens_Tyler says:
::conducts another scan, and checks his sensors::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@FCO: I haven't had the time to check, get us an update as well please.
MO_Ariel says:
@FCO:  Aye, still at red alert.  ::Gives him a nod.::
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
::nods:: CEO: Well, get me a list of names and I'll do it face to face tonight.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@CNS: Yes, ma'am, Commander-five-minutes-longer-than-me.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Anything else you'd like to discuss while I'm here......I mean about the report?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@::begins to giggle then sticks out her tongue::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@::smiles:: CNS: Yup, still a red alert, but I'll get an update. ::winks at her and reaches up to tap his commbadge::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: nods :: CO: As a matter of fact.. I have it right here. :: pulls out another padd from her jacket:: 
Starbase 71 says:
#COM: Huron:  This is Starbase 71, we contacted SFC and there is a medical frigate within 2 hours of your location.  Hold on until then, then report back to Starbase 71.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@*OPS*: Roz to the Huron, could we get an update on the situation down here? And is the Captain still alive?
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
COM: Huron: Understood, USS Huron out.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
::chuckles and takes the PADD:: CEO: No other questions come to mind, but let me know when your analysis is done; I want to have a read myself. To be honest, I'm a little surprised Roz would ever let his shuttles get to such a state of disrepair.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@::raises her eyebrows in surprise::  FCO: Of course he is, I would have known if he died!  Duh Roz!  ::tweaks her friend::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Just to set the record straight Captain, Roz handles the flight crew and very limited maintenance. My staff handles the normal maintenance schedule and none of the shuttles are in any disrepair.
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
*FCO*:  We're doing all we can, Commander.  We've just received a COMM from SB71.  They have a medical frigate 2 hours from our location that they are sending us.  Try to hold out.
Scoo says:
*CTO*: Word from Doctor Fuzzy, that thing was a rodent, and appears to be exiting it's hybernation cycle.  Doctor Fuzzy thinks it may have gotten on board, found it rather cold in the Deut tanks, and went for sleep.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@*OPS*: Brandy, I meant are you still at red alert and is our mysterious visitor still lurking about?
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
CEO: Not anymore, anyway. ::gives himself an eyeroll:: Back on the Andromeda, everything that happened on the Flight Deck was my domain... though if you're in charge of maintenance, he and I had an idea that might interest you.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Scoo*: Very good, let the Doctor know he can take the thing for study or whatever he wants.  And don't call him Doctor Fuzzy again or he's going to smack you upside the snout with a rolled up newspaper.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@CNS: I know, Randi. I would know too... I've known James long enough to sense that.
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
XO:  What has become of our intruder, Commander?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: raises an eyebrow :: CO: Sir?
XO_Q`tor says:
OPS:  It has been sent to a science lab to be identified by the ships vet
10010 says:
*CTO*: Initial report says the fire was an after effect of the battle damage, no signs of sabotage.
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
*FCO*:  We are at yellow alert, and our intruder has been subdued.  He is in a science lab being identified by the ship's vet.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@*OPS*: Understood. Let us know when the relief arrives. Roz out.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
CEO: One of Andromeda's former Chief Engineers seems to have contacts within the Pathfinder project and the Andy wound up with a custom shuttle, modeled after the schematics of the Delta Flyer. Roz and I were considering giving the Huron one as well.. what are your thoughts on the matter?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO/ OPS: Actually, just got word.  Looks like it slipped aboard during the refuel, and thought the cold from the Deuterium storage made it go into hibernation.  During the battle, a fire was caused, which "woke it up" it appears.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@::elbows Roz really hard::  FCO:  Food!  Ask about sending us food!
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Nods to the CTO.::  CTO:  So it is no danger to our ship?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: A personalized shuttle? For what purpose if I may ask sir?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@CNS: Don't the shuttles have replicators? We do still have two of them down here.
XO_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Well I suppose there would be objections to just having it dumped out of an airlock, so see to it that it stays locked up.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: None that we can see.  Sensor sweeps must have missed it due to the hibernation.
XO: Aye Sir, I am guessing the vet will keep it for study.

TWO HOUR TIME WARP

ACTION:  The USS Walter Reed hails the Huron.  It will replace the Huron so they can return to base.

XO_Q`tor says:
::now sitting in his own XO's chair:: Self:  Why do they have to make these things so soft?
CPT Southerland says:
$COM: Huron:  This is the Walter Reed.  We have come to replace you.
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Captain, incoming communication from the USS Walter Reed.  Shall I put it on view screen?
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
OPS: Yes, put it up. ::stands and jerks his shirt down quickly::
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Places the communication on viewscreen.::
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
COM: WR: Good to see you, Captain.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
TO: Nice work during the attack.  Now we just need a clue as to what they were after, and why they attacked a Federation frigate.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@::looks up from where he's working and glances upwards::
CPT Southerland says:
$COM: Huron:  Good to see you as well James.  Have your people standing by to be replaced.  I have more than sufficient personnel to handle this crisis.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: goes over the status of her console as the Captain speaks to the viewer ::
XO_Q`tor says:
CTO:  I've been thinking about that Commander.  Do we know what caused this plague to begin with?
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
COM: WR: Will do. You may want to keep up some tachyon sweeps; we had a run-in with a cloaked B'rel class.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@FCO:  About time we had some help.  Let's go fire of the shuttles and get the heck out of Dodge. ::grins::
CPT Southerland says:
$COM: Huron:  Understood... how many ships should I be looking out for?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Not that I know of, are you thinking they might have been behind it?
XO_Q`tor says:
CTO:  It would explain why they are so interested in us delivering vaccine.
TO_Ens_Tyler says:
CTO: Indeed, Sir... very confusing.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
COM: WR: Seven, including the Klingon ship. They're ostensibly pirate vessels, but they could be working with a Gorn ship we encountered at Cestus.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@CNS: Amen! The med staff can beam up when they've handed over to the relief.
CPT Southerland says:
$COM: CO:  I understand.  Now get your people back and get on home.  Southerland out.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
::nods as the screen switches back::
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
OPS: Miss Daniels, signal Commanders Roznine and McIntyre to gather their things and return to the ship.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Then this may have been an act of war?  They weren't after some kind of profit, but simply to cause more damage?
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  
*CNS/FCO*:  It's time to come home guys.  Our relief has arrived.
XO_Q`tor says:
CTO:  They were definitely up to something
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@FCO:  And pray Baby hasn't had her babies yet... otherwise I am going hunting for a BoP!
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@::Randi grins as she hears Brandy::  FCO:  Race you to the shuttles! ::and takes off running::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@CNS: She's probably waiting for you to walk in so she can have them on your lap or something... Or on your bed at 2am. ::shakes his head and makes a more sedate return to the shuttles::
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: Captain, are we ordered to return to base?  Maybe it would be wise to stay around in case the raiders return.  A Medical Frigate wouldn't stand a chance against them.
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO:  I think they're about to do the dust thing.  ::Makes a mental note to ask Randi about it when she returns.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Something that they find is worth quite a risk.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
XO: I agree. OPS: Daniels, did the Walter Reed indicate we were to return to 71?
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  He told us to go home, Sir.  Would you like me to hail them?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks over at Icky and wonders when he's going to even notice she's there ::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@~~~FCO:  Great mental image Roz... I will make sure you are present to help.~~~
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@::enters the shuttle and runs through the start-up sequence, lifting off moments later:: *CNS*: No hot delta this time. All nice and by the book.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
::pauses in consideration:: OPS: Touché. No, that's okay. If he'd expected to need help, he'd have asked.
XO_Q`tor says:
CTO:  The whole thing just seems wrong.  The Gorn show up to warn us of pirate activity, and the  pirates show up as if on cue.  Then they follow us here to Durrava over a vaccine that has no value.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
aFCO: Helm, set a course for Starbase 71, Warp 7.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@~~~CNS: I'll be fast asleep and have disconnected my commbadge from the system or something. I know what cats do when they are having babies... you deal with it.~~~
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@FCO:  Party pooper... ::then grins and hits the takeoff button::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Contrived, but we have little information to make guesses on.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
::sits down:: XO: I had the same thought myself.
AFCO_Klein says:
CO: Aye, sir. Course laid in, waiting for personnel return.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: How are things on your end?
XO_Q`tor says:
CO: I would feel better if I knew for sure that the Walter Reed would be safe.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@::lifts off and makes for the ship, top speed::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: My end is fine thank you. :: gives him a scowl ::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@*OPS*:  Brandy, ETA 2 minutes... have the doors open please!
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: What's wrong?
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
::nods:: OPS: Miss Daniels, signal the Walter Reed. Make sure they feel they're able to hold up in a fight.
XO_Q`tor says:
CO/CTO:  If they are somehow responsible for the plague.... that just makes more sense.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Nothing is wrong. I've been on the bridge for hours and you finally say something and it's about my end?
XO_Q`tor says:
CO/CTO:  It just answers a great deal of questions.  However it also asks a good deal more of them.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
XO: Though wouldn't they have asked for some sort of ransom, in that case?
XO_Q`tor says:
CO:  As I said Captain, it raises further questions.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
@*OPS*: Roz to the bridge, we're almost home. On final approach.
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Lowers the shields around shuttle bay for the return of the crew.:: 
*CNS*:  Randi, shields are lowered.
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
XO: Indeed. I'm sure the Walter Reed will be able to establish an origin.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: But, I mean, I was, you were...uh, sorry?
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
*FCO*:  Aye, Commander.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@*OPS*:  Thanks Brandy... coming in nice an easy per Roz... Cmdr. 5 minutes later than me.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: smiles :: CTO: Gotcha Icky!
OPS_Ens_Daniels says:
COMM:  WR:  This is the USS Huron, the Captain has requested me to make sure you are capable of holding up a fight in the event of an attack.
CPT Southerland says:
$COM: Huron:  SFC is sending the USS Constantine to back us up.  They should be any time.  Thanks for the concern Huron.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: That's not nice.  ::Laughs.::
CO_LtCmdr_Andrews says:
COM: WR: We'll stick around till they arrive; I'm sure these pirates would just love a medical frigate all to themselves.
Host CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
@::flies into the flight deck and lands her shuttle, light as a feather::
 
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