Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Six, Episode Thirty-nine (Mission #253)
“When You Wish Upon A Star Part 2”
Stardate 1050917

Starring: 
Jim Koeller as Ship Manager
Topper Loghry as Acting Commanding Officer Commander Q’tor
Pam Bruyere as Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks,  
Trish Yarborough as Acting First Officer Commander Randi McIntyre, 
Chris Esterhuyse as Flight Control Officer Commander Dylan Roznine, Chris E
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer  Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel'Ion
Karriaunna Scotti as Chief Science Officer Lieutenant Commander Sierra
Linda Baus as Operations Officer LieutenantJG Brandy Anne Daniels, SO Jones   

ABSENT:
  Matt Coe as Commanding Officer Commander James Andrews   

Summary:  Having received orders to chart the Vordanis System, and study a number of Pro-Stars in the area, the Huron and her crew are enroute.
 
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CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
::In astrophysics with Esterhuyse and Daniels going over what they have so far as well as preparations for what was to come.::  OPS:  As soon as we hit the system, go ahead and send out the first pair of probes.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: at her station on the bridge watching the readings as they enter the system ::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
*ALL*:  Report your station status.  All departments, remember to make your power requests to OPS.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::looks up from his console:: ACO: Ten minutes to the Vordanis system, sir.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CEO:  Any effect on our engines Holly?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge, reviewing the Bynar's program, trying to see if I can alter it to spring it back on them.::  Self: I knew I left a problem in my plan.
AXO: Tactical and Security show all systems nominal, nothing unusual on security sweeps as yet.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Sitting in the big chair watching the stars streak by::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CNS: Engineering reports all systems nominal.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*AXO*:  Commander, we are set in science.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::In astrophysics with the CSO.::  CSO:  Aye, Ma'am.  The probes are all set to launch on your order.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO/CEO:  Great, as I know you know your jobs, just keep an eye peeled for your XO please.  :;grinning::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS:  I have reassigned various people in my department so that a shift in distribution of power will not cause a problem.  It is on that padd I gave you.
aXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
*CSO*:  Anything unusual Sierra?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
AXO: Aye, will do.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  All stations report ready and in the green.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*AXO*:  Not from our end.  However the main show is when we get there.  Thankfully, there is actually a star so we will be able to see the protostar.  It would have been alot of work to set up lighting.  Not to mention inherit danger.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Takes the padd and reviews it.::  CSO:  I see, and I might be able to pull some power from secondary systems if needed.  Just let me know.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS:  It all depends on what we discover.  Do you understand the basics of a protostar?
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO: Prepare to drop from warp
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Hi, I've got a question.  Do you have any good computer people in terms of breaking and altering code for an existing program?
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
*CSO*:  Well, let's hope that Roz keeps us the correct distance.  When are you launching the probes?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
ACO: Aye, sir. Ready to drop to normal space.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*AXO*:  As soon as we hit the system.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*CSO/OPS*: Just a quick warning, we're ready to drop to normal space, get ready to launch your probes.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks at Daniels::  OPS:  That is your cue.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks up and smiles at Icky :: CTO: Hi there. I have several that might fill the bill. What do you have in mind Commander?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CSO:  Well I wasn't too big in science, but I will do my best.
*FCO*:  Aye Commander.  Are we dropping out of warp now?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS:  You will do fine.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*OPS*: Right about... now. ::taps the controls as the ship reaches the outer edge of the system.:: ACO: Dropping out of warp at the edge of the system, sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Almost whispered.:: CEO: Well, Commander Q'Tor asked me to kinda give some payback to the Bynar's for rewritting his training program.  My thought was to have them write a nasty trainer, and then alter it just enough to catch them off guard when they are in it.  Problem is, I realized too late they are way better at programming then I'll ever be
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::taps a few keys on her console, checking power, engineering and flight control::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Feels the ship drop out of warp.::  CSO:  Now, Commander?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Nods::
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Commander, that's your cue
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
Esterhuyse:  Are you set?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*ACO*:  Aye sir.
Chris_E says:
CSO: Of course, I've been waiting for this moment for a long time.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Hits the button on her console to launch the probes from the torpedo launchers.::  CSO:  Probes launching .. now!
 
ACTION:  Two class II probes depart from the Huron.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: whispers back :: CTO: Are you kidding? You expect someone to try and fool a Bynar with a program? I doubt any of my people are that good.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
:;glances around the bridge at the crew, doing what they do best... all seem excited about this mission::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*OPS*: Please remember to duplicate me on the telemetry if I am to plot a course through this nursery.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
Computer: Turn off lights, activate view screen.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: OK, I admit, it wasn't a good plan on my part.  ::Laughs.::  Oh well, at worst it will give me an exercise of my own to teach me a lesson.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::giggles::  FCO:  You telepathy not working today?
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Stands up from the big chair and starts to walk from station to station looking at the different readouts::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
AXO: I'd rather fly on sensors in this place.
 
ACTION:  The two probes start transmitting data.

OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Transmits the telemetry to the FCO's console.::  *FCO*:  Commander, transmitting telemetry to your console as we speak.  CSO:  And to yours as well, Commander.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Good luck, if this is normal, the closer we get, I would think, the harder it would be on our sensors... but I guess Sierra would know better than me about that.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: laughs :: CTO: Perhaps you should just scramble their brains for a while. They'd be lost like a blind man in a snow storm.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: In the darkened room, the screen lights up, the main source of light outside of the various red coated lights on the consoles.::  OPS:  Now isn't that lovely.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Let's give the guys a new task, have them run a diagnostic on the torpedo launchers, including an analysis of their performance in the probe launch.  Put the Bynars in charge of it, should buy me a few hours of distraction from them.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*OPS*: Thank you, Brandy. ::checks the information coming:: *CSO*: You want to go in closer, Sierra?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Her eyes look up at the screen for a moment.::  CSO:  It is like nothing I've never seen before.  It's .. beautiful.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*FCO*:  As close as you can sir without endangering the ship.  When you are one AU away, we will launch the next set of probes.::
aXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
*CSO*:  Hey Sierra, how about letting us see that on the big screen up here?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*AXO*:  You think you can handle it?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Hears Randi and chuckles.::  CSO:  I suppose we are hogging all the view down here.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS:  If you would please, send the translated data upstairs.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*CSO*: Aye. ::looks up at Q'tor:: ACO: Moving the ship closer into the system sir. Optimal distance, one AU from the targets.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Yeah, but that's not going to have the right effect.  I might need outside help if I can't alter their plan enough.  Oh well.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: checks the power levels for stellar cartography and the main science labs ::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Transmits the data to the bridge.::  aXO:  There ya go, Randi.  Isn't she beautiful!
 
ACTION:  The probes' telemetry is brought up onto the bridge view-screen.

AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
*CSO*:  Sierra, if I didn't like you, I would be thinking about retribution about now!  ::chuckling::
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO: Very well
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Looks at the view-screen as the view changes::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::slowly starts moving the ship into the system, at a blinding 200km/h::
aXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
*OPS*:  Now that is some kind of picture!
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CSO:  Second set of probes ready to launch on your mark, Commander.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*AXO*:  I thought you were already.  However, it is a well known fact about dealing with Vulcans, that is not wise. :: Her voice serious, but her eyes far from it in the dark room.::
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO:  What are we looking at Commander?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
*AXO*:  It is, Randi.  It is!
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks up at the view screen :: CTO: You must admit that is beautiful isn't it Commander?
Chris_E says:
::works on the data, not really noticing the rest of the people around him, muttering to himself:: All: Astounding!
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*FCO*:  If you turn off the bridge lights, your view will be better.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  The making of a new star Q'tor.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO:  Dim the lights
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Turns attention back to the console and runs an threat analyisis on the system.::  CEO: Yeah, it is when you take the time to look.  It's going to make for some nice off duty hours during the survey, of that I'm certain.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Aye sir ::hitting a button on her console, the lights dim on the bridge::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks over at Esterhuyse::  Chris:  Anything out of the ordinary?
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
Self:  Now that is something to see!
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO: Is there any radiation dangers that we should be aware of?
Chris_E says:
CSO: No, but this is so exciting, I couldn't help myself. ::smiles at her in the dark room, not realizing she can probably not see him all that well.::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Points to the screen.::  OPS:  Look... it is not too far from igniting.  The material you see lit up that appears to be in a tug of war?  That is the material both stars are 'fighting' for to increase their size.  The protostar is almost large enough to ignite.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  None that I am aware of Sir... the second probe that science is sending in would alert us.  I will ask Sierra to be sure.
*CSO*:  The Captain would like to know if there is any danger of radiation?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::moves the ship a tad faster if they want to get anywhere, watching the distance to the nearest proto star, stopping the required distance out::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CSO:  And the temperature?  What does that have to do with all of this?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Looks at the data being recorded on her console.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*CSO/OPS*: We are now at your required distance from the proto star. One AU.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Pauses for a moment.::  CSO:  Wait a minute.  Did you say .. ignite?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: And it looks like I was a bit overly nervous.  It would be tough to hide a ship in a cloud like that I think, even a cloaked one would leave a wake.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CEO:  Holly, ever seen anything so pretty before?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*ACO*:  None at the moment.  Nor am I picking up any other radiation from the system to worry about as of yet.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
AXO: Well ......no, it is quite a sight.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS:  As the matter increases in size, the temperature will increase as well.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::smiles at Holly with mischief in her eyes::  CEO:  Shame there isn't more blue in the spectrum.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS:  Yes... ignite.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
*FCO*:  Acknowledged.  CSO:  Are we ready to launch the next probes?  And maybe we shouldn't be so close.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: smiles over at the CTO  :: CNS: Huh?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS:  Go ahead and send out the next set of probes, we should be able to get even more details.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CEO:  Nevermind Holly, it will come to you.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Overhears the AXO's remark wondering 'why?'::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS:  We are no closer then if we were on Earth.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: What do you think, if you wanted to hide in the accretion disc, would it be possible to move without leaving a wake?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: shrugs at Randi and returns to watching her panel ::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Nods to her, and presses a few more buttons on her console to release the probes.::  CSO:  Launching now, ma'am.  ::Looks up at the screen.::  But if it explodes, won't that effect us?  Our instruments on the ship that is?
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::leans over to whisper to Q'tor, so the CTO and CEO won't hear her::  CO:  Sir, that was in reference to Holly's new boyfriend.  ::nodding in the direction of the CTO::
 
ACTION:  Two class I probes are now launched from the Huron.

Chris_E says:
::listens with half his attention again, avidly interpreting the telemetry::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Crosses her fingers and hopes things don't go boom, while she waits for a response from the CSO.::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS: You are thinking of a super nova.  And yes, when it ignites, it will send all the matter around it shooting off into space or burning it up, depending.  It could be a problem, but we are not so close that commander Roznine could not get us away on a dime.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::ponders Ec'Thel'Ion's question:: CTO: Probably only if you move VERY slowly as to not create a wake in the first place.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO: nuq? ::looks over towards the CTO and CEO::  Really?
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::nods sagely at the CO::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Nods and breathes a little more easily.::  CSO:  I must say, you lead an interesting life here.  You must have had a fun childhood.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::tries not to laugh at the stuff happening behind him::
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO: That explains much
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Watches the screen fill up with more data and frowns.::  Hmmm... now that is interesting.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Yeah, I think I'm just worrying too much.  Besides, if that star is so close to igniting, flying close wouldn't be a good idea.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Looks over to the CSO, wondering what she is saying is interesting.::  CSO:  What is it, ma'am?
Chris_E says:
::moves over to where Sierra is working at her comment:: CSO: What is interesting?
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  It does indeed Captain.  
FCO:  Are we having fun yet Commander 5 minutes less than me?  ::giggling::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: That star is on the verge of igniting and well, one AU is almost too close for my comfort.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: absently::  OPS:  During my school years, I lived on Vulcan... ChrisE:  I am not certain... :: Points to the very dark area that seems to come in and out of view between the stars.::  I do not believe that is normal.  Do you think you could focus more on that area?
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  I agree, I would hate to see your buns roasted!
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
AXO: Listening to you lot, worrying about igniting stars and wondering if my father followed my advice and that my dear friend Boltar will get that scum trying to steal my club to not do it... yeah, I'm having fun.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Especially if you bring a ship's exhaust close to the thing, might push the fusion reaction a bit more than desired.  I think.  Of course I'm not an expert on stellar nurseries.  Or even well versed.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
*CSO*:  Anything I need to be aware Sierra?  You seem to have a concern.  ~~~CSO:  What is up?~~~
Chris_Esays:
::moves back to his console and focuses the probes on the indicated area::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*AXO*:  Uncertain at the moment.  Remember, this is all new stuff.  It is always facinating to discover new things... but it can also be... worrisome when things don't follow what you are expecting.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Sir, as a precaution, since the reaction out there isn't quite what Sierra was expecting, I suggest we go to yellow alert, for safeties sake.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: Perhaps you should just relax one iota.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO:  Agreed. Raise shields
aXO-Cmdr-McIntyre CO:  Aye Sir, going to yellow alert. (Yellow Alert.wav)
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Laughs.::  FCO: I can't argue with that one.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Watches at the data shifts into a narrowed field.:: OPS:  Can you verify the probes for me.  Just to make sure the telemetry coming through is correct, as this was not on the first set of data.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:; hears Roz and thinks to herself that Icky relaxes quite nicely ::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CEO:  Holly, status on your engines?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
AXO: Aye, raising shields, Yellow Alert confirmed.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Turns her ear to the CSO, and heads to an open console.::  CSO:  Aye, going there now.  ::Pulls up some readings on her console.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CNS: Engines are still at optimum levels Commander.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
ChrisE:  Is it my eyes or is something there?  It is so dark.  I would almost think there was a black hole there.  But there is nothing in that area to lead to that inference.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Thank you.  Weapons status Commander?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Sec*: Just for precautions, run a visual scan from the outer view ports.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Continues to double-check the data.::  CSO:  Uh .. it appears everything is as it should be, Commander.  The readings are correct.
Chris_E says:
CSO: Black hole? Here??
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CEO:  Thank you Holly, please request your engineers prepare for a fast rev up, just in case.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CSO:  Does this mean we get front row seats to the greatest fireworks show?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
AXO: Weapons normal, having a diagnostic being run on the primary torpedo launcher, more to keep the troops on their toes than anything else, but secondary and tertiary are ready to come on line if needed, and primary could be back on line in a minute or less.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CNS: They have been on alert since we entered the system Commander.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS:  I am unable to answer that just yet... but I this point, it has nothing to do with the protostar itself igniting.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::grins::  CEO:  Thanks Holly, I had to ask.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: nods at Randi ::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  All stations at yellow alert sir.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
ChrisE:  The system is too young to have one.  Nor is there any matter entering into the area it is just... :: blinks::  Well, there was something there.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Blinks.::  CSO:  If that's a black hole, can't we be pulled in?
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO: Thank you Commander
aXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
*CSO*:  Sierra, perhaps we should back off 1/2 an AU, for safeties sake.
Chris_E says:
CSO: Something blocking the view? In that position... that would be a bad idea.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks at Daniels:: OPS:  If we were too close, yes.  But as far as I can tell, there is not.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
AXO: Having Security teams sweep the outer sections of the ship and make visual confirmation of what sensors are telling us, that the ship is intact.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
ChrisE:  But would could it have been?  It was relatively large.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Acknowledged.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CTO*:  Sir, are you picking up any indications of ships in this area?
Chris_E says:
CSO: I couldn't say without a better view. Can we get the ship in a position to check it out?
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Sir, I recommend that we back off 1/2 AU until science can determine what that black spot is.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Hears the CSO's question over the COMM:: *CSO*: Is there anything wrong Commander?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*FCO*:  Sir, we have discovered something near the star and protostar, would it be possible to get any closer?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CSO*: Ships?  We've found nothing, and it seems unlikely a ship could, or would, be able to hide in the clouds.  Should I be looking closer?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
Self:  Randi wants to back off.  Chris E. wants to get closer.  ::Wonders what decision will be made.::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::nods at the ACO::  ACO:  Sir. I do not think that is a good idea at this time.  Not until we KNOW for sure what it is.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*CSO*: Did I hear you correctly? You want to go closer?! Can't we go around?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*ACO*:  A large dark matter was in the area of the stars.  However, it has vanished now.  It was about the size of two ships.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CSO:  What about a shuttle, ma'am?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Get your eyes on the sensors, I'm going to review the sensor readings they're talking about.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::listens to Sierra::  ACO:  If there is any chance there are ships out there, my recommendation is to go to red alert Sir.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO:  You say back off and Commander Knight-Sky says  get in closer.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks at Estrehuyse::  ChrisE:  Your call.  A shuttle should be safe.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CSO*: Can you send me the data on the disturbance?  I want to take a closer look at it for what it's worth.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*FCO*:  You should know by now sir that is an odd question to ask a scientist.  However, we could send in a shuttle.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Your call Sir... I believe in "better safe than sorry".
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:; has Martin send her the latest report on the warp system diagnostic ::
Chris_E says:
CSO: I was thinking of taking the ship around to the other side to have a look...
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CTO*:  We are trying to determine what might have been between the two masses.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO: Hold position until we can get a better reading on what might be out there.  FCO: Stand by for a quick get away.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: And tell the Bynars to finish up that diagnostic now.  I may need their code analysis on this stuff.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
ACO: I've been ready since we arrived, sir.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  And the red alert Sir?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CTO*:  Sending you the data now.  :: Taps in a command.::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Stands by her console getting ready to pull all available resources to engines .. just in case.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CSO*: I understand that, but if I could I'd like to have a look for myself.  As everyone says, paranoia's my job.  Thanks.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Warm up the weapons Icky.  I don't like not knowing what is out there.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO: Maintain yellow alert.  If that is actually someone out there lets not make them think we're looking for a fight.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*FCO*:  Our astrophysicist agrees.  He would like to see this from the other side.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Aye Sir.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::smiles to himself:: *CSO*: My kinda guy!
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*OPS*: Lieutenant Daniels, do you require any additional power to stellar cartography or the science labs yet?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
ACO: Sir, the final request is to move around to the other side.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO: Plot a course and engage
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Pulls up the data, trying to see into the darkness.::  aXO: Once we went to Yellow, they went to 'warm'.  And an update, the analysis of the torpedo launcher has been put on hold.  All three launchers are set if required.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Not at this time, Commander, but depending on what's out there, we may need more power to engines.  I'm keeping my eye on the readings.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO: But don't get any closer
Chris_E says:
CSO: This way we get more data from the other proto stars in here. ::smiles:: Always have an ulterior motive.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::the hairs on the back of her neck are beginning to stand on end, she doesn't like this, one little bit::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
ACO: No fear for that, sir. ::plots the course and engages the engines::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
ChrisE:  Of course.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*OPS*: Understood. Sparks out.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
AXO: If I can make a suggestion, we should leave a couple probes on this side, let us see simultaneous data from both sides of the anomalous region.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Excellent idea.  Do it.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CSO:  Are you thinking there is something hiding in here?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS: Bring back the first set of probes and let us see what further data they have gathered.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS: It is possible.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Nods, and retrieves the probes.::  CSO:  What about some tachyon scans?  Would that prove useful at all?
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO: Lets send a standard hail, all known languages.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Captain, the CTO has made an excellent suggestion, this will give us extra eyes as we move.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Watches as the scene shifts slightly on the screen, going darker in the area where the protostar could not be seen as there was no sunlight to reflect off it in this position.::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS:  I am not certain.  That might be a question for the CTO.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
AXO: Aye, consider it done.  ::Prepares another series of probes to keep a set of 'eyes' from this direction, and launches them just to port.::
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO: very well
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
*CTO*:  Commander, did you run any tachyon scans?
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::taps her panel::  COM:  Unknowns::  This is the USS Huron.  Is there anyone in the area that needs assistance?  Please respond.
 
ACTION:  No response comes from the hail.
 
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*10100/ 00101*: I'm forwarding a series of sensor readings of an unknown object in the system, between the two protostars.  I need a full analysis of it, concentrating on any chance that it's a ship.  Let  me know what you find.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Nothing from the hail yet Captain.  Should I put it on repeater status?
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO: yes
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Watches as the protostar eclipses the systems current star and her eyes widden.::  ChrisE:  That matter looks much larger then we were seeing from the telemetry.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*OPS*: No, we have nothing yet to set up a net with, and if we tried to use the probes, we'd have very low odds of them hitting anything.  But if it's a cloaked ship, their movement would cause ripples, a wake if you will, in the gas clouds.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Aye Sir. ::tapping her console, she assigns the task of the message repeating every minute::
 
ACTION:  The probes are successfully retrieved and back on the Huron.

Chris_E says:
CSO: This is not good.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CSO:  Probes have returned ma'am.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
ChrisE:  No it is not... it means it could ignite any time... or should have already ignited.  When it does, she is going to be a big baby.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS:  If you could get them down to science, we will work on them.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO:  If that is not a ship are there any theories as to what else it might be?
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Captain, I am not a nervous "nelly" but I am apprehensive shall we say at this development.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*FCO*:  Sir, is there any gravitational pull on the ship... out of the ordinary that is?
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  This is not my area of expertise.  I would think Sierra would be the one with those answers.
Chris_E says:
CSO: Uhm, big isn't the word.
 
ACTION:  A flash of light appears as the beginning of the star ignites.

ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO: Not to worry Commander.  New life, boldly go, and all that.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks at Esterhuyse, weighing curiosity with safety and sighs.::  *FCO*:  Pull us back sir...
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks at the flash:: *FCO*:  Now!
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  No offense intended when I say this Sir, but if it is a cloaked ship, it is either of Romulan make or Klingon.  The CTO states that at this juncture, it should leave a wake in the gases.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Walks over to a junior science officer.::  SO Jones:  If you could please go retrieve the probes and take them to science for us please.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*CSO*: Aye! ::hits the controls and gets the ship out of there.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: I think we just saw what we came to see.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::covers his eyes instinctively to shield from the flash::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I think you are right... if a little understated Icky.
SO_Jones says:
OPS:  Aye, ma'am.  ::Heads out of the astolab to retrieve the probes.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks at the screen and blinks :: Self: Wow!
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Lowers the lighting on the main screen and then divides the two screens in half to view what is in front of the ship and what is in back.::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CEO:  Any damage or possible damage to the shields Holly?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Turns around just in time to see the flash.::  Self:  Wow!
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO:  Were it a Klingon ship they would have answered the hail.  If they were Romulan, then they are no longer a concern.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Sees the dark matter behind them coming up fast.::  *FCO*:  Dylan... look out....
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::nods to the Captain, agreeing with what he just said::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Heads over to the CSO.::  CSO:  Is that bad?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Sec*: I want a regular security sweep, all decks, run back to back continually.  Until we are certain what the anomaly is, we're on a raised security level.
Angeltra: And of course, see how much sensor bandwidth you can get for internal scans.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CNS: Shields are holding Commander.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::sees the stuff Sierra is warning him about, and pours on more power::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Icky, full power to the shields NOW!
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO: Must go faster Mister Roznine
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Heads to a console and immediately starts to pull power from secondary systems to engines.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
ACO: Going faster as we speak, Sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Reinforces shields.::  AXO: Done, prepping Tractor beams, not sure if we can get a repulsor lock on that matter or not, but it won't hurt to try.  ::powers up tractors.::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Commander, I'm rerouting additional power to your engines.  Let me know if it's enough.
 
ACTION:  As the Huron retreats from the star, the matter previously seen appears before them, but the ship is too close to stop from entering this black mass.

CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Does not notice her fingers digging into the console:: OPS:  No.. not good at all.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
All: I can't avoid it!
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Sees the matter in front of them:: Self: quyvatlh!
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::grabs the arms of her chair and prays::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::cringes as the ship enters the black mass::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Quickly reads through the data pouring in as fast as the computer can convert it.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: How did that get out here?
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  I think we are in trouble.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
*CSO*:  Sierra, report. what is this?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO: We have just entered a worm hole.  Think you can get us out?~~~~
 
ACTION:  The ships power systems go down, leaving just life support.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
AXO: Understatement if I ever heard one.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO:  You're ability for understatement is truly astounding Commander
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
~~~CSO: I would love to, but we just lost all systems.~~~
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Thank you Sir, you taught me well.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Just catching Randi's call.::  ~~~~ AXO:  Wormhole.~~~~
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
Self:  Ut oh.  This is not good.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:; taps the engineering panel furiously :: CNS: We have lost main power! Life support is still functioning.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Tries to restore power.::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks around the dark room, Braeden passing through her thoughts and one she quickly sends to Ethan.::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Captain, we have lost main power.  I suggest we shut everything down that is left.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CEO: get somebody on restoring power
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: I'm going for the emergency lighting, if I can get communications going with them I'll have security teams report in!  ::Tries to raise security on comm badges.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
ACO: On it sir!
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO: As near as I can tell Commander that everything else is life support
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::sighs as the ship passes through the wormhole:: ~~~CSO: Sierra... we'll get back.~~~
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  I am afraid so Sir...
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO:  Well then lets hold off on shutting that down shall we?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO:  I am sorry I did not recognize it sooner.  It never crossed my mind.~~~~
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*Engineering*: All repair teams report in.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  What was our star reading before we entered the blackness?
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  If you insist Sir... ::grins, but knows he can't see her at the moment::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: taps her panel again :: Self: Damn, I can't reach them!
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS:  If you can get to the bridge, they probably could use you there.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CEO:  Holly, we have wrist lights in the panel next to your console.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: We need to get runners going, make sure everyone's on the same page.  I have the Bridge, see if you can start finding the teams.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
AXO: Sorry Randi, I was trying to get the ship out of the system, I didn't catch the reading as the systems went down.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CSO:  Aye, looks like that will be a nice haul.  ::Nods, and heads out.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: pulls out the palm lights :: CNS: Got them.
 
ACTION:  The Huron exits the wormhole and comes to a full stop and the power still down.

AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CEO:  Thanks Holly, please pass them out to everyone.
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