Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Six, Episode Fourty (Mission #254)
“When You Wish Upon A Star Part 3”
Stardate 1050924

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

Summary:  While studying a proto-star in the Vordanis system the Huron was swallowed up by some sort of dark matter.  Now the ship is completely without power, with only minimal life support, and they are stranded who knows where.
 
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Chris_E says:
CSO: Commander? Are you alright? Are there handlights around here somewhere?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: waits at the ready room door for Q'tor to answer her :: ACO: Sir, if we get this door open we might be able to see what is happening outside the ship at least. :: holds her palm beacon towards Q`tor ::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Down in astrophysics, logic fighting with heart, reason with soul.::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::staying in her seat, not wanting to bump into anyone, waiting to see what will happen::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@::on his back under the front console, trying to get some little bit of power::
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CEO: Find the manual override
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::stays in his chair, its pointless wandering the bridge::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Perhaps your strength can help on that door Sir.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Status report!
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Closes her eyes tightly as she focuses.:: Esterhuyse:  Yes... in the cabinet near the door.  You will find various items.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
ACO: I have the panel located sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge, trying to get the palm lights spread out.::  All: Light is good, but we need some way to contact the rest of the ship, see what's going on.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  May I have one please?
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::heads over to the RR door and tries to get a fingerhold::  CEO: If you can get it to open just a crack.
Chris_E says:
CSO: You sound... strained. Talk to me. ::shuffles over to where he thinks the doors are, the lab is darker than the inside of the devil's belly::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@::frowns and crawls out, smacking his head on the underside of the console:: Self: Agh!
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Takes another breath and finishes the statement::  Esterhuyse: Various items for emergency situations.  I will be... alright.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: opens the panel and grips the handle :: ACO: Let me try pulling it and then grab the edge.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
ACO: Ready?
Chris_E says:
CSO: Forgive me for saying so, but you don't SOUND alright. ::his outstretched hand bangs into the wall, and he bites back a curse::
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CEO: Ready
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Opens a panel under her console.  Pops out a fried isolinear optical chip and replaces it with a new one.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Hands a light over.:: AXO: Here you go.  I'm going to see if I can make a comm badge work without the control system.  I think I recall something in training about emergency operations.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@Self: Uggh, this never would've happened on the Perseus. ::shines his wristlight to the back of the shuttle and heads there, forcing open the panel to the miniature warp core::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: pulls the handle hard ::ACO: Now!
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Sinks to the floor.::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Excellent, we need to make sure no one was hurt below decks.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Pulls on the door to slide it open::
 
ACTION:  The RR doors are pulled open.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
ACO: Well done sir. :: grins and shines her light inside the room ::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@::opens his tricorder and scans the core for any little bit of power::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
AXO: Aye, and get word on damages and repairs.  ::Sets a hand lamp on the nearest console, pulls off Comm badge, and starts opening it.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
Chris E: ::feels his way along the wall and by some miracle went in the right direction, he fumbles with the latch on the cabinet and gets it open, feeling around for something that has the general shape of a wrist light and switches it on::
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CEO: Lets see if we can tell where we are.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: walks slowly to the nearest window :: ACO: Take a look sir.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Roz, want to take a look in the RR and see if you can tell where we are?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Bows her head, closing everything out and within her mind, seeks Ethan.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
OPS: I shudder to think what is the state of these consoles. ::hears Randi:: AXO: Sure thing. ::gets up and goes over to the RR doors::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@::frowns as the scan turns up negative::
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS: Get me some communications.  I need to know what's going on with the rest of the ship.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
OPS:  Brandy, are you okay?
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::raising her voice::  CO:  Sir, the CTO is trying to rig the com badges to do just that.
Chris_E says:
::shines the light around the room and spots Sierra in a huddle, forgets about the rest and goes to her:: CSO: Commander? Talk to me! Please... ::hopes to reach her in some way::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
ACO: I can't really make out anything out there. Can you?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Nods to the FCO, still working on her console.::  AXO:  Aye, Commander.  I'm just checking some things right now.  I think I may be able to get communications back up.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Looks out the window next to the CEO::  CEO:  You don’t recognize anything?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::edges his way into the RR:: CEO/ACO: See anything we can use to identify where we are?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
AXO/ ACO: Trying may be an overstatement.  What I'm trying to do is recall something I heard at the Academy in one of the classes.  No idea how or if it will work.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
ACO:  Aye, Q'tor.  I'm working on it.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Come and have a look and you tell me.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
ACO: No Commander. :: turns as she hear Roz ::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  You can do it Cmdr.  ::grins since he can't see her::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
ACO: Perhaps I should try and get to engineering and see if we can get at least partial power up.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks up blankly, trying to pull herself together.::  Esterhuyse:  I see you found the lights. I don't hear the ships engines thrumming.  They must be down.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@Self: All right, let's see.. no power here, which means the matter injectors don't have power.. ::scans the injectors' main power couplings::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Closes the panel, and gets up to try to reboot her system.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::goes over to the window, staring at stars:: ACO/CEO: Even if we were home... I can't tell you anything until I have made scans of the area.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CEO: Yes, do it.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Sir, if it is any consolation, I am not sensing any minds, where we are.
Chris_E says:
CSO: Yes, they seem to be down still. Now, tell me what I can do to help. You seem close to going into shock.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO: That's comforting
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: nods to the ACO and smiles at Roz:: ACO/FCO: Good luck gentlemen. ::heads for the door ::
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO:  How many shuttles are in the shuttlebay?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Leans her head back with a sigh against the cold metal of a console.:: Esterhuyse: How to teach a Vulcan logic...
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Pulls out a small tool and tries to manipulate it to bypass the logic circuit on the comm badge.::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Yes Sir, we could be under attack instead sitting here peacefully.  ::crosses her fingers it stays that way::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:; walks back onto the bridge and over to Icky :: CTO: Commander, I'm going to try and get to main engineering via the jeffries tubes.....again.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::smiles back at Holly:: ACO Seven shuttles and two work bees.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: OK, wish I could join you, but for now I'll send Angeltra.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: hand him her combadge :: CTO: Here you might need this.
Chris_E says:
CSO: It will help you sort out what's going on, right?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Reaches up to the edge of the console and pulls herself up, letting his question go.::  Esterhuyse: We need to find out where we are.  I believe we know what we ran into... or some facimile of.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@Self: Tabernac. All right, upstream.. ::scans further along to the source of the couplings' power::
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO:  We need to find out if they are also powerless. ::Yells to no one in particular:: I need communications NOW!
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: touches his hand briefly as she hands him the badge ::
Chris_E says:
::helps her up:: CSO: Ok, what are your theories?
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::chuckles softly as she hears Q'tor roar::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Blocking what she can from her mind, she reaches for a bond she can touch.:: ~~~~FCO:  Dylan, everything alright up there?~~~~
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
ACO: Shuttle bay is two decks down. A short climb.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::holds up his hand to Q'tor:: ~~~CSO: Sierra!~~~ ::whispers to the ACO:: ACO: Commander Knight-Sky.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
Esterhuyse:  We entered a wormhole of some sort.  The question remains if it was natural or not.  I have no knowledge of such an incident.  Of course the problem with that statement is, if they were taken to far away, who would ever know?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Thanks, hopefully I'll be able to use it right and rig things to work.  ::Takes her hand.::
Angeltra: Make sure she gets down there.  Among other things, ship needs her there.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO:  If you insist.  I am heading out of here... just not quite sure where I could be best used at the moment.~~~~
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@::looks at the tricorder readings and arches an eyebrow:: Self: Well, that's interesting. ::stands and moves to the equipment storage, opening it::
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO: I would just as soon you stayed here just in case we do get power back online.  However, since..... ::stops in mid sentance suddenly remembering all the telepaths he has on board::
Chris_E says:
CSO: Wormhole? Manufactured wormhole? Sounds almost improbable.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: nods to Angeltra :: Angeltra : C'mon big boy, we have a lot of climbing to do.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
Esterhuyse:  And the logic for wormholes?  :: Makes her way toward the door, her legs feeling less then study as she pushes everything to the back of her mind.  One thing at a time.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
ACO: Sorry, sir. She wants to know where would she be of best use. Astrophysics is useless until we have power back. ~~~CSO: Yes, I insist. I'm asking Commander Q'tor now.~~~
Chris_E says:
CSO: You have a point. ::Moves to her side and offers his arm to steady her::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: walks to the hatchway and opens the door ::
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO: Would she be able to assist Commander Sparks in Engineering?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: ariving at the door.:: Esterhuyse:  If you could shine that over on the panel, I will remove it and use the manual override to open the door.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Returns to working on the badge, keeping focused on the task.  Springs back half a step after shorting out the power cell.::  Self: Yow!  Woops, that wasn't good.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CEO:  Holly, if you think about seeing my face, you can tell me mentally what you find, until Icky can make the badges work.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Angeltra: Follow me in.
Chris_E says:
::shines the light where requested::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
ACO: Well I suppose so, sir. But as far as I know she's a scientist, not an engineer.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks back at Randi and frowns :: AXO: I doubt that will work but I'll try.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: With a few touches, has the panel off and is reaching in for the manual mechanism, slowly pulling it down.  She hears movement.::  Esterhuyse:  I believe the door is opening...
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CEO:  I can hear you Holly, trust me. ::grins::
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Well if she can perhaps help to figure out what happened then that could go a long way towards remedying the situation.
Chris_E says:
CSO: I do believe you are correct. ::smiles::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~FCO:  Perhaps, sorry I heard the conversation, perhaps Sierra could help in medical, since I can't get down there?~~~
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
Esterhuyse: It is as dark as the pit of a hell.  :: Turns to reach for an emergency kit from the cabnet.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
ACO: Aye, sir. ::half-closes his eyes just to show he's talking to Sierra:: ~~~CSO: Dearling, Q'tor wants to know if you can get to Main Engineering to help Holly figure out what happened?~~~
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Makes her way over to the CTO who is trying to work on his comm badge.::  CTO:  What are you attempting to do?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: climbs inside and crawls along slowly :: Angeltra : Still with me Lieutenant?
Chris_E says:
CSO: I thought hell had fires to light the way? ::takes one of the emergency kits as well::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
ACO: Sir, Randi suggests that Sierra could help out in medical.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: I'm trying to set up the comm badge to bypass the computer logic circuits.  If we can get a bunch set up like that, we'd be able to have basic radio contact.  Everyone would hear everything, but it should work until power gets restored.
Marie says:
~~~CNS:  Randi, any guess as to when we will have power?~~~
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: stops and shines her light ahead ::
Angeltra says:
CEO: Aye ma'am, still with you.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Smiles in the darkness::  ~~~~ FCO:  I might be able to make a toaster out of the computer, and I guess I can follow directions as best as the next person.  Do you have any idea where we are at?~~~~
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO: Very well.  I'm sure there are going to be injuries that she could help with.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: I think I fried the power cell on this one, though.  If not, then it has a tough system to protect it.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~Marie:  All effort is being put forth to find a remedy to that situation right now.  I will let you know when I know.  Keep everyone calm down there, and pass out the hand lamps.~~~
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Motions her head toward the door.:: Esterhuyse:  Shall we go?
 
ACTION:  The CEO and Angeltra arrive in Engineering.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
~~~CSO: Surely you have tricorders in that lab... and the ship's layout is programmed. You'll get around easier that way. Also, if you'd rather, we're sure medical could use help.~~~
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Takes off her comm badge and hands it to the CTO.::  CTO:  Want to try mine?
Chris_E says:
CSO: By all means, lets.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
ACO: You were going to say something about the shuttles and me going down there before the interruption?
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::looking around the bridge at the dead consoles, wishing that "wishing" could bring them life::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO:  Not to many of those in this lab, but plenty in the others.  What I would like... what I need, is to discover where we are at.  Think I might take a shuttle or even an EVA suit and head off the ship for a few minutes.  All I need is to get a general scan of the stars and their positions.~~~~
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Unless there is another telepath down in the shuttlebay that you could contact, you'll need to go down and look into whether any of the shuttles have any power.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: grimaces at the thought of climbing down fifteen decks ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: Honestly?  I'd rather have someone who knows what switch in the badge turns the thing into normal radio mode.  Trial and error might take more badges than we have.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@::digs through the storage bin and eventually hefts out a brand-spanking-new power coupling, dragging it over to the open hatch in the deck::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Leads Esterhuyse down the hall, using the light to make their way, heading for the main science lab not to far down.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
ACO: I don't really have 'paths on my staff. I'll head down, check the shuttles and let you know... ~~~CSO: Astrophysics is some distance from the shuttle bays, dearling.~~~
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO:  I need some exercise.~~~~
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@::leans over and disconnects the coupling, pulling it onto the deck::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Keep in touch with me mentally Roz.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
Esterhuyse:  Do you have any knowledge of ships and engineering?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@::picks up the new coupling and lowers it slowly into the gap, eventually dropping it into place::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: runs into Main Engineering and finds Martin :: Martin: What's happening?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
~~~CSO: I'll meet you there then.~~~ AXO: Will do. :: heads over to the hatch that's already open and starts climbing down to deck three, light strapped to his wrist.::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CTO:  Oh, is that all you're looking for.  They are rather delicate.  Here.  Let me give it a try.  ::Takes back the comm badge and open up the comm badge.  Uses a small tool to change the mode of the badge.::  Is that what you were trying to do?
 
ACTION:  Power in the CO's shuttle comes back online and his console immediately starts beeping.

Chris_E says:
CSO: I'm more of a star person. That's why I'm here.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Heads back to the main bridge area::  AXO: How many people on this ship can you contact telepathically?
Martin says:
:: shrugs :: CEO: Not sure yet Commander.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@Self: Damn right! ::goes over the the console to see what's beeping at him::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: Uh, yeah, that's exactly it.  Now we can see if the other badges will pick up a signal from it, or if we need to disconnect all of the logic circuits.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Sir, I can talk to everyone mentally, it is a matter of them having the training to focus on me and to reply.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CTO:  Don't we need to set the other badges up the same way to receive the signal?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO:  I will be there shortly.~~~~
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:; looks at Angeltra and shakes her head ::
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO:  I really need to know what's going on in the different areas of the ship
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CTO:  I mean as of right now, I guess we can try it, to see if at least they can receive the message.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: Not sure, I barely remembered hearing you could do this.  But if we're lucky, then each badge could pick up the general signal.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
~~~AXO: Randi, I'm meeting Sierra in the shuttle bay... she's under some strain and I can't quite tell. She'll be of use to me in determining where we are.~~~
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Who do you want me to contact first Sir?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
All: Ok I'm going to check on the couplings first.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Sir, the FCO says the CSO is meeting him in the shuttle bay.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Stops before the main lab, seeing the doors are already open.  Looks inside to see various experiments in various stages abondoned but the back up power on..:: Esterhuyse:  In starfleet, we become more jack of all trades if we want to survive.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::clambers down the last ladder and pops the hatch in the shuttle bay:: All: Look lively, the boss is here!
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@::checks what's setting off his perimeter alarm:: Self: Mere de dieu, it's the Huron!
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: scoots under a console and rips off the access panel :: Angeltra: Got a spanner Lieutenant?
Chris_E says:
CSO: Why do you think I'm not in Starfleet?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
Esterhuyse:  If I leave you here, will you be alright?  I am going to make a mad dash to the shuttle bay... unless you wish to join me.  ::Grabs a couple of tricorders.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Taps the badge.::  *All*: Testing, can anyone hear this?
 
ACTION:  The shuttle is extremely close to the Huron and still headed on a collision course.

Chris_E says:
CSO: Leave me alone? I'll run ahead if I knew where we're going.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@::activates the rear thrusters to stop his approach::
Angeltra says:
::Holds out a spanner.::  CEO: One of these?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
Esterhuyse: It was not in your records?  ::Turns to leave.::  If you would come... follow me.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO: Fine...and as to who to contact first, anyone who might be in a position to get us some power back online.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::quickly deals with the questions from the shuttlebay staff, and heads for the nearest one::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: runs a tricorder over the area :: Angeltra: That's it, thanks. :: takes the spanner ::
Chris_E says:
CSO: Lead on, fair lady.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::nods:: ACO:  Yes Sir, trying Holly now.  I hope I don't give her a headache.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@::raises an eyebrow:: *CTO*: I copy you, Commander. What the hell happened here?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: At a very quick pace, locates an access panel, pulls it off and enters.::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~CEO:  Holly, Commander Q’tor would like an update if you have one.~~~ ::does her best not to blast Holly::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CTO:  There's your answer.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CO*: Captain?!  Sir, where did you come from?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Self: Damn it!...:; catches herself ::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO: Dr. Esterhuyse is joining me.~~~~
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::taps the control outside the door, smiling happily as the panel comes alive:: ~~~AXO: We have power on the shuttles. Tell Q'tor... now to get the shuttlebay doors open.~~~
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@::thoroughly confused:: *CTO*: A little town in New Brunswick. I could ask you the same thing, Commander. You don't have power, do you?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
~~~CSO: Good. We have power on the shuttles, so we can do scans.~~~
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Sir, Roz just stated we have power in the shuttles.  He is going to try and get the shuttle bay doors open.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Angeltra : The main power couplings are damaged.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Swiftly begins the decent, letting the exertion take over.::  ~~~~ FCO:  As I had hoped.~~~~
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
AXO/ ACO: Not sure how, but I have Captain Andrews in communication range.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO:  You have communications!?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Angeltra: Tell Martin to get me replacements, now!
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO:  Can he use the shuttles to get some power back on to the ship?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
ACO:  We've established a 2-way radio communications system from my comm badge, Sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CO*: That is correct sir, we're trying to correct now, and still have no idea exactly what happened.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Captain Andrews?  How did he get here?
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Sir, he can use the power to find out where we are.
Angeltra says:
Martin: Commander Sparks says she needs replacements for the main power couplings.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@*CTO*: I'm not sure either, but you may need to replace your main power couplings. Hang on, I'll be there in a minute.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@::sets the shuttle to maintain this distance to the ship and sets the transporter to beam him onto the Bridge::
Martin says:
Angeltra: Tell her I'm on it.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO:  But can he plug a shuttle into the ship to at least give us some lights?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CO*: Aye Sir, welcome home I think.
ACO: Not sure, Sir.  I put out a call and suddenly he answered.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::enters the shuttle and brings the engines online::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Tell him we can't open the bay doors.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
@::activates the transporter::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
aCO:  I will ask him Sir.
 
ACTION:  The CO materializes onto the Huron bridge.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: loosens the connections carefully ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
AXO: Understood.::  
*CO* Sir, we...can't open the doors, never mind.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
ALL:  CAPTAIN on the Bridge!!!!
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~FCO:  Roz, the CO would like to know if you can use a shuttle to give the ship power for lights?~~~
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::clicks his beacon on again:: CTO: The shuttle will maintain distance.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Aye Sir, understood.  Any idea where we are?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::smiles at Q'tor's warm welcome:: ALL: As you were.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO:  Welcome back Captain. I wish it was under better circumstances.
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, nice to have you back... any chance you have some batteries with you? ::laughing::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Makes her way from deck five down to deck 4.  Removes the access panel and exits.::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CTO: That's what I was about to ask you.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
~~~AXO: I'm not sure, but I'll get the staff down here working on it.~~~ ::leans out the door and calls some of the techs closer::
Chris_E says:
::follows Sierra as she leads the way::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: OK, we got one working, any idea why the other badges don't hear it?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
AXO: Just the core on my shuttle, sorry. We should be able to interface with its sensors with some tricorders, though, so we can answer some questions, not the least of which is how we got here.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Heads for the shuttle that is activated.::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~FCO:  Roz, the Captain just beamed aboard.  Apparently he was in a shuttle that got pulled into this mess with us.  Thought you would like to know.~~~
Martin says:
CEO: Here you are Commander. :: bends done and shoves the couplings towards Holly ::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: grunts as she pulls the damaged parts apart ::
AXO-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
ACO:  Sir, I will stand down now and turn the XO responsibilities back to you. ::move out of the XO's seat and resumes her own::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Climbs the steps and enters the shuttle, her body tense.::  FCO:  Dylan, we are here.  Ready to leave whenever you are.
ACO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AXO:  Not so fast.... you're still my best communications tool right now.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CTO:  I'm not really sure.  My guess is the badges need to be configured to reply.  Maybe the Captain's badge was set up differently.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Takes a seat.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::finishes explaining the situation to the flight bay staff:: CSO: Only trouble is getting the shuttle bay doors open.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Yes Sir, and I can do that for you as your counselor.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: attaches the replacements and waits :: Angeltra: Anything happening yet?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: But that would mean...over 300 badges.  Maybe his worked because his comm system worked?
 
ACTION:  A humming runs throughout the ship as power comes back online.

CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::sees the lights come on:: All: Hey, there we go.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  I'm not really concerned about your title, just.... ::pauses as the lights come back on::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::sees the lights come up:: CSO: Or maybe we could just go back to the bridge...
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: lays there listening ::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Status report!
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CTO: Ec', you'll find a shuttle extremely close to the hull. Can you tractor it?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CTO:  Could be.  Perhaps if we had some batteries, we could hook them up to the main communication circuits.  But where do we get batteries from?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: Sounds like we don't need it anymore.  ::Turns back to station.::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Sees the lights come on in the shuttle bay.:: Esterhuyse:  The magic of science...  :: And sees Dylan talking with some people.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~CEO:  Holly. the Captain would like to know your progress.~~~  ::blasting her mentally::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: I'll get on it immediately.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  Sir, we've established a one-way radio communication via my comm badge but .. it looks like it's not needed.  Looks like power is being restored.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*FCO*: Commander we have power, your presence on the bridge would be appreciated.
 
ACTION:  Randi's words stab through Holly's mind.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: shuts the panel and stands ::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Stands up:: Esterhuyse:  The ships sensors, if they are back online, would be much better.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CSO: Lets get back to the bridge, they are looking for me. ::taps his badge:: *XO*: Aye, sir.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS: Damage reports?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Scans the system for threats, then locks tractor beam on the Captain's shuttle and takes it into tow.::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks over at Dylan looking in.::  FCO:  We are coming... at least I am.
Chris_E says:
CSO: Indeed they are.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Heads over to her console as it begins its Level 1 diagnostics for systems.::  XO:  Sir, I'm getting there.  Power has just been restored and systems are rebooting now.  I'll have it for you in a minute.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: thinks she hears something but is not sure ::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS: Can we contact Starfleet?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::leads the way to the corridor exit and the nearest TL:: CSO: You seem... strained. ::looks at her with concern::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Sec*: I need a full sweep initiated immediately.  Until we know what happened, I'm assuming that we were just very open to boarding.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Climbs down, her steps impatient as she heads out of the bay.::  FCO:  I am... :: shakes her head::  fine.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  Communications are online, Sir.  So are sensors.  We have it all.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Weapons status?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
XO: All right, now I suppose the question of the hour is.. how did this happen? One minute I'm heading into the Vordanis system to catch up with you, next thing I know I'm out of power, turned around and somewhere.. completely different.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: hits the button to the comm :: *Bridge*: This is engineering. You should have power back.......right?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Stops at the turbolift and waits for it to open.::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Aye, Commander.  We are back up and running!
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::looks around the bridge as everyone begins doing their jobs::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::raises an eyebrow, but says nothing more, entering the TL as the doors open, waiting for the others to enter as well:: TL: Bridge.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  Shall I open a channel to SF for you, Sir?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Steps inside and avoids looking at Dylan.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:; shakes her head :: *OPS*: Brandy? What's our status?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: All systems appear nominal, checking system for threats and initiating a security sweep as we speak.  Will run a Level 5 diagnostic to confirm.  ::Runs diagnostic.::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: I'm hoping Commander Knight-Sky can let us know from the sensor data that we gathered before this happened sir.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Our systems have rebooted and are performing standard diagnostics.  We have full power, Commander.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Briefly touches Sierra's arm:: CSO: Don't shoulder this alone. You know I'm here. ::speaks softly, then looks almost annoyed as the doors open::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
XO: All right.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS: Affirmative, contact Starfleet advising them of our situation.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
OPS: Lieutenant, can you confirm our position?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: sighs and looks at Angeltra :: Angeltra: Hear that?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As the doors open upon the brige, she pauses and looks at her friend, more brother.::  FCO:  I will tell you... later.  :: Turns and walks swiftly towards her console.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::puts a mask of efficiency on his face and heads to his console:: XO: Scanning the area to compare with our charts, sir.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  I don't mean to be a spoil sport, but I don't think we are going to reach SF.  Just call it a hunch.
Angeltra says:
CEO: Ma'am?  Hear what?
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO:  All I can say for certain is that we were studying a proto-star, it ignited and when we tried to get clear we ended up here with no power and no idea where we are.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Quickly logs in, the familiar pattern easing her somewhat.  She starts a diagnostics at the same time as she pulls up the sensor readings.::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
XO: Any.. strange readings just prior to ignition?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Points Esterhuyse to the science console next to hers.::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Nods to the XO and opens a channel to SF informing them of the situation.::  CO:  I can not determine our position.  I will need to contact to pull up the star charts, Sir.  Doing so now.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: So far, nothing out of the usual from the Tactical end.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:; pushes Angeltra :: Angeltra: Head back to the bridge and let them know that the power couplings were damaged but have been replaced. I'll be up later.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CSO:  Commander, can you access our current position?  The Captain is requesting this information.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Her one main thought being to discover where they were, she begins to scan the general area and star positions, at the same time she pulls up the sensor readings from their previous location.::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO:  We were trying to determine the source of a strange dark matter spot that seemed to appear and disappear between the two stars when they ignited.
Chris_E says:
::smiles slightly at the CSO and logs in, starting to work on the raw data from the star's ignition and the black mass that was dashing around at the time::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::sits down in his chair, trying to push certain familiar thought patterns out of his head::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
Esterhuyse:  If you could find out if my theory is correct... and possibly its creation, that would help alot.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::glances over his shoulder:: CO: Welcome back, sir.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::smiles:: FCO: Thanks, Roz. It's good to be home.
Angeltra says:
CEO: Understood, and thanks for giving us the lights back.  ::Turns and heads back towards the Bridge.::
Chris_E says:
CSO: That's what I'm trying to work on now. I'll keep you informed.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: goes back to running a diagnostic on her systems ::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Nothing around her penetrates her concentration as she quickly begins to work on triangulation of known stars and pulls up various star charts.::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
XO: Dark matter, eh? I've never heard of dark matter pulling ships across the galaxy.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  I guess this will teach you not to be late to board the Huron Sir! ::smiling up at him, with the devil in her eyes::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::looks at the CNS and breaks into a smile:: CNS: I'd have been here if I could.. got called away.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO:  Well that's the strange part sir.  When the stars ignited we were withdrawing, leaving the dark matter behind us.  Suddenly it was right in front of us and.... well, here we are.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: De vos lèvres aux oreilles d'un dieu.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Likely story Sir!
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CSO:  Commander, not sure if you heard, but can you access our current position for the Captain?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Pauses as the computer pulls up the charts she needs.  One part of her finally relaxes.::  Sooo... I was correct on that.  :: Turns towards Daniels, not quite catching what she had said.::  OPS:  Excuse me?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CSO:  Our position?  Location?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: Well, I did. If I could talk about it, I would.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS: Any progress in contacting Starfleet?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  I sent a communications, Sir.  No response.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Turns to look at the screen now showing the various stars.::  All:  We are in the Delta quadrant... about 20 years from home...
 
ACTION:  Sensors detect approaching ships.

XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO:  Well sir, I guess with everything else, this was to be expected.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  I will continue to try to reach them.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::glad he doesn't think about her reading his mind on purpose, then studiously focuses on the CSO::

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