Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Seven, Episode Nine (Mission #275)
“When You Wish Upon A Star Part 24”
Stardate 10603.11

Starring: 
Jim Koeller as Ships SM, Transporter Tech, Computer, aFCO Ford
Topper Loghry as Commanding Officer Commander Q’tor
Trish Yarborough as Counselor Commander Randi McIntyre
Chris Esterhuyse as Flight Control Officer Dylan Roznine
Karriaunna Scotti as Chief Science Officer Lieutenant Commander Knight-Sky
Pam Bruyere as Acting Ship Manager, Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel'Ion

Absent:
Jared

Summary:  Having detected an unknown anomaly, the Huron is on its way to investigate.
 
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CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO: Any readings on the anomaly yet?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::nodding off in her chair on the bridge after a very late night session::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: on the bridge at engineering making sure that science will have all the power they need for the sensors ::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::seated at his console, checking the data again before telling the CO::
 
ACTION:  The anomaly disappears.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge, running check on Tactical status.::  CO: Currently at Yellow Alert, shields up, and systems appear ready.  Not getting any readings yet.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: On the bridge preparing the probe to enter the anomaly.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: At least nothing on the threat sensors.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::jumps as she hears the Captain's voice::  CO:  Could you be a little quieter?  It is hard to sleep up here when you are bellowing.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: blinks::  CO:  The anomaly has vanished.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Opens a window and pulls up the data, taking it back to the moment before it vanished.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks up and over at Sierra ::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Vanished?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
All: One moment...
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::wonders what part of vanished he doesn't understand::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Checks sensors.::  CO: Confirmed, for what it's worth, although if Science can't see it, obviously Tactical won't see it either.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::looks at the sensors:: Self: Most peculiar.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Do we have any idea what it was?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Surely we had to get something on it.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks over her panel quickly :: Self : Hm, nothing showing here.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::closes her eyes, trying to sense a consciousness::  CO:  I am sensing nothing from the anomaly.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Her fingers dance over the console as she seeks an answer.::  CO:  I am checking for background noise as well as the point in time it left sensors.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Wormhole, perhaps?  We just caught an end of it, and it destabilized?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Well I would guess not, since it vanished!
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: Could be a possibility. ::turns to Sky:: CSO: Could we tell if it was something like that?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Any residual readings maybe?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Whatever it was could have cloaked...
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Sir, I'm not detecting any unusual power readings or traces of anything.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::wonders if he had his breakfast as he is being short tempered::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Actually... I am picking up something... very faint.  If we were not looking for something, we would not have noticed it other then background noise.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  That would assume an intelligence, which would mean a consciousness, which you said you didn't detect.
 
ACTION:  The anomaly reappears a few kilometers from its last point.

CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Can you tell what it is?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ CNS: More important, that's an awfully big signature that would have to be hidden by the cloak.  Would take a major amount of energy.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Correct Sir, that is why I told you in the first place.  ::grimaces at him::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  As we don't know all the races in this quadrant, one theory is as good as another.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Shakes her head... as she puts the telemetry through the computer.::  CO: Not just yet... but I have a suspicion.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::wonders if it is her toy she has found::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  OK... I have a lock on it again.  And it appears to be an unstable wormhole.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: Acknowledged, but if the signature was that big to begin with, why did it come and then go now?  I just think a cloak is less likely than something more natural, even if it was possible.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Change course to follow it?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Any idea where the other end goes?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO: Not just yet.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I agree.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  I would need to send the probe through.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Do you have the probe ready?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Sir, I suggest we launch a probe to find out.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Aye, sir.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: shrugs and looks over at Icky for a moment ::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  I was just finishing up with it.  Give me a moment more and it can be launched.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Scans the area for signs of artificial radiation.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Launch when ready Commander
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Finishes inputting the command codes needed.::  CEO: Probe ready to launch.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CSO:  Did we send a peace message in the probe, just in case?  :grinning at her::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Captain, the probe is ready for launch.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CEO: Launch
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Her face serious.::  CNS: No... but there is a picture of you.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: taps the console :: All: Probe away...all systems nominal.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CSO:  Yes!!! ::laughing::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CSO:  I hope they like redheads!
 
ACTION:  The probe heads for the wormhole and enters.

CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: A twinkle in her eyes, she turns back and activates the probe, recording incoming telemetry.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: For what it's worth, I'm not picking up any artificial radiation in the area.  Best guess is this either is natural or isn't using typical means of technology to maintain.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::keeps the ship at its current position::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO: I vote for the first option.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Oh, we get a vote Q'tor?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  Well... you want the good news or the bad news first?
 CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Prepare another probe.  If this disappears again and reappears, launch the next probe into so that we can compare destinations.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: nods and sends the orders to her team to prepare another probe.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Always lead with the bad news Commander so you can use the good news to cheer me back up.
 
ACTION:  Telemetry data starts to come in to the Huron.

CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  Excuse me Counselor.  "Q'tor"?  I was not aware we were on a first name basis while on duty.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  OOPS!
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: continues to look for ways to provide additional power to the sensors should the need be there ::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::wicked grin:: CNS:  I'll let it slide... this time.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Nods seriously.::  CO:  I will remember.  The bad news is the worm hole, ignoring its instability, is too small for us to go through.  The good news is, it goes through to the alpha quadrant.  However, I do not know the exact time.  I do have someone you might want to talk to.  He is chatting away.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Oh thank you Captain! ::smirking back at him::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::listens to Sky's words with interest::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Did she say talk to, or are my antenna playing tricks on me?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  If your's are playing tricks then so are mine!
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CTO:  Talk to.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Well we will at least be able to send a probe to Starfleet informing them of our situation.  Who is this chatting person that I might want to talk to?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: smiles at Icky but says nothing ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Glances back.::  CEO: At least we can tell them we're OK.  Assuming we exist in there time.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Not to put a wet blanket on this, should we do that since we do NOT know the timeline?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: laughs :: CTO: That depends who "they" are.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: From what I can tell, he is a freighter captain.  He is talking about his cargo with someone... not sure who.  He himself is Captain Beckett of the freighter Cambridge.  Would you like to talk to him?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: As for sending a probe to Starfleet, it is possible.  I would suggest we put something together quickly though due to this wormholes instability.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  From the Alpha Quadrant?  Patch him through.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  ::whispers::  What do you mean we don't know the timeline?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Starts a search of Starfleet registries for the freighter Cambridge and Captain Beckett.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CSO: Can't we send something in that would keep the wormhole open?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Just as the CSO stated Sir... we need to make sure what the stardate is before we identify ourselves or where we are.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Considers a moment how to do this, then with a nod to herself, she taps a few keys.::  COMM: Cambridge: Captain Becket, this is Commander Knight-Sky of the USS Huron.  My captain would like to speak with you.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Running those names to see if the wormhole is temporal as well as spacial, Sir.
Capt. Beckett says:
@COM: Huron:  This is Captain Beckett from the Cargo vessel Cambridge.  You say the USS Huron?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  I thought she was talking about how long it would take the probe to get through.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO: How to do that has not yet been discovered.~~~~
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Captain... I have Captain Beckett.
 
ACTION:  The Captain of the Cambridge brings up information on the Huron.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: listens to the bridge chatter while trying to work ::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
~~~CSO: It was a thought... not a particularly good one, but a thought none the less. I think I should report our progress to the Captain once he's done talking to Beckett.~~~
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
COM: Cambridge: Captain Beckett, this is Commander Q'tor in command of the Federation Starship USS Huron.  What is your location?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Smiles.::  All: Assuming it's the same Beckett, database has him listed as the current Captain of the Cambridge, having been in Command for the last decade.
Capt. Beckett says:
@ COM: Huron:  We are currently located in the Alpha Quadrant.  Records show that you're vessel was reported missing.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::listens to the conversation... nothing new there::
 
ACTION:  The wormhole starts to destabilize and then disappears again.

CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO: It might give some encouragement... to him.  I would be nice to tell the crew there was also some hope, but his reasoning is logical.~~~~
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::nods at Sky's words, knowing she'll interpret it correctly::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Frowns.::  CO: Captain... I am sorry, I have lost it for the moment.  Searching again.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
COM: Cambridge:  Captain Becket, that is not surprising.  We were drawn into the Delt..... quvatlh!
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  See what happens when you frown at the company Captain?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: I didn't frown!
 
ACTION:  Further telemetry and communication is lost from the probe.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: raises an eyebrow at Randi's comment ::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  You did so! ::laughing::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Have that next probe ready with information for Starfleet on our status!
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Yes and let's hope the end of the wormhole ends in the Alpha sector again.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: I want all sensors on maximum in case another wormhole appears.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Captain... as is to be expected, I have lost telemetry from the probe.  Do you wish to add anything other then an update?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  Good point.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: At least we know he's not from the past, so we can't mess up Prime Directive wise.  Of course he still can.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Informs her staff to prepare another probe, this one as a carrier.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Prepare two probes.  One to determine where the wormhole goes, assuming another one opens up.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Already on it sir.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Thank you Sir... in that case, we still need to send two probes.  The first one to tell us where it is, then an identifying one if necessary.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir! Are you reading my mind again?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  I hope not.  It's scary in there, even for a Klingon
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, you shouldn't talk about yourself that way! ::grinning::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: I have two class VI probes ready.  One will include a current update of our situation.  Might I suggest the crew add their own messages while we wait?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  As long as we have the time Commander.  We'll get as many ready as possible.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: If you will inform the crew... I will download them as quickly as possible.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Quickly prepares her own message, along with a few pictures to send to Ethan.::
 
ACTION:  Static starts to come over communications.

Host CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Also include a warning concerning the Vordanis System
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CSO: Yikes, Sierra, turn down the sound!
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Nods toward the captain, not stopping as she downloads as much information as she can.::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Frowns as she turns down the sound.::  CO:  Reconnection to the probe... however it is slightly out of sink... one moment.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Sir, we're picking up some kind of static over the comm system, I'll try and see if I can find out where it's coming from.  ::Starts tracking down the source of the static.::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Reaches over toward another station and taps in a few commands, then back to her own, modulating the telemetry.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::nods as decisions are made... they were ones he would do::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
COM: Shipwide: Attention all crew.  This is the Captain.  We may have an opportunity to send a message to the Alpha Quadrant.  We will attempt to send any personal messages that you may wish to send home as well, but time is of the essence.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~CSO:  Don't look for one from me.  Let someone with a family have my space.~~~
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Lifts a brow as she hears some singing about tiny bubbles.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Quickly prepares his own message for br'Sten::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Glances at Randi a moment and then nods.::
Capt. Beckett says:
@COM: Huron:  State again, where is your location?  ::heard through a series of communication breakups::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::quickly composes a message for inclusion, in fact two of them. One for his family and one for Ethan::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Captain... I have Beckett back online.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: transmits a short message through Sierra's console for her parents ::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Tell Ethan I said Hi.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
COM: Cambridge:  ::jumps up from his seat::  Cambridge, this Commander Q'tor.  Inform Starfleet that we have been pulled into the Delta Quadrant and are currently 16 years from the Alpha Quadrant.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Scans for the source of the transmission, and by extension, the current location of the wormhole.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::smiles:: CNS: I did... and told him to let Varesh know if he can.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As quickly as she receives messages, she downloads them into the probe.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: turns to Icky :: CTO: Sending something through?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Thanks Roz... it has been so long, I didn't know if he was around any more.
Capt. Beckett says:
@COM: Huron:  I'm sorry, it sounded like you said Delta Quadrant?  Did I hear you correctly?  ::still coming through somewhat garbled::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS: Well, you know how Starfleet is... I won't be surprised if he's off somewhere where no-one can reach them.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Not sure, probably should, just to let them know I'm alive.  And have a surprise when we get home.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
COM: Cambridge:  Affirmative.  We are in the Delta Quadrant.  We are trying to find a way home.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Sounds like us, huh?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS: Indeed.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Actually would be a good idea, if I'm considering what I think I'm going to have to do when we get home.
Capt. Beckett says:
@COM: Huron:  Can't you go the way you sent the probe?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Reaches over to try and clear the message a bit, finding the fact they are talking to the same person heartening.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
COM: Cambridge:  Negative.  We are communicating through a wormhole.  It is too small for the ship to pass through.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Maybe if we held our breaths, we could sneak through the wormhole.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: smiles and nods :: CTO: Just let your family know that you're alright, and don't worry about the other thing.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Quickly puts together a quick message for the parents, letting them know what's happening quickly, and then forwards it.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::imagines the Huron growing thinner;:
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Can we send the personal messages?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Through to Captain Beckett?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Yes
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Begins to compress the messages into a single packet.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Yeah, the other thing is a face to face thing.  Or few things.  Getting married is big, but retracting the Thel'Ion decision?  I'm not even sure how to do it.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  Preparing a packet now... You will need to set a cut off date soon for this.  We can try again later for the stragglers.
Capt. Beckett says:
@COM: Huron:  Huron, I'm not sure how much longer we can keep communications going.  Messages are starting to degrade rapidly.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I think we need to talk about it. Maybe on our next break?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Of course.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
COM:Cambridge:  Understood.  If you could inform Starfleet of our situation, and let them know to place a warning beacon in the Vordanis System.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: I'm going to prepare a comm probe, and program it to stop halfway through the wormhole to act as a repeater station and see if we can stabilize the signal.  ::Starts to prepare probe.::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  Sir, I need to send this packet through now... I can begin another one after it.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Do it
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Nods and hits the send button, with a small prayer to the spirits.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Proceed Commander
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Doesn't wait to see if it comes through before preparing the next packet.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Question, how are we getting a signal if we can't see the wormhole?  Did it move out of Short Range Sensor Range perhaps?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks over at the captain, waiting to hear if Beckett recieved the information.::
 
ACTION:  Beckett receives the last information before communications go completely down.

CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: I believe the first group of messages went through.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Even if you are wrong, and it didn't, at least Captain Beckett will inform Starfleet.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  I have another packet compressed and ready to go through... if the opportunity arises.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: maj'qa
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: hopes that the messages got through somehow ::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Nods.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
ALL: So now I suppose the next question is, how long do we wait to see if another wormhole opens?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir we could stay until I am as old as you, but what would that accomplish?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: While we wait, sir... I could give you that report on the "library" we were investigating?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  We'll wait 24 hours.  If nothing happens in that time we'll head for....  I'll get back to you on that.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO:  My ready room.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::grins at the CO::
 
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