Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Seven, Episode Eleven (Mission #277)
“When You Wish Upon A Star Part 26”
Stardate 10603.25

Starring: 
Jim Koeller as Ships SM
Topper Loghry as Commanding Officer Commander Q’tor
Trish Yarborough as Counselor Commander Randi McIntyre
Karriaunna Scotti as Chief Science Officer Lieutenant Commander Knight-Sky, SO Jewel
Pam Bruyere  Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks, EO Martin
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel'Ion

Absent:
Jared
Chris Esterhuyse

Summary:  The Huron has been "hijacked" and is heading for a distant nebula at warp 9, while the crew try desperately tyo regain control before the engines burn out.
 
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CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Braedon asleep on her back, she contemplates Holly's question.::
SO_Jewel says:
:: Walking around the now encased computer core.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge.::  Angeltra: Keep your eyes on the regular sensors, if this is some kinda outside interference, I don't want to get jumped while I'm looking for some kind of signal.  ::Moves to start looking for signs of outside signals.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: runs her tricorder over the computer core again and taps the surface a few times ::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
:: pacing back and forth agitatedly on the bridge::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  I am still hearing the high pitched sound, but if it is a language, it is not one I can understand.
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
CEO: I would say anything is possible if not probable... the standard line.  But I do believe that.  The question would be if it came from the nebula, why only now is it showing up?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Until I can track down if it is an outside source of interference, I'm going to try and run a full jam of all signals within 20 Meters of the ship.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Either way, shut it up
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO: Very well
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CSO: I just want it out of my computer core.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  I would be happy to Captain, would you like to tell me how?  ::grinning impishly at him::
 
ACTION:  The Huron continues on its course towards the nebula at Warp 9.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  It is coming from the engineering section, not outside the ship...
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
:: clearly not amused :: CNS: If I knew how Counselor, we would not be in this current predicament.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Initiates a full jam.::  *Security*: For what it's worth, we're now on limited sensor resolution as we try to jam possible outside signals.  Get teams to outside observation points.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: Yeah, that's my guess, but just covering the possibilities.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Captain, perhaps if you would go frown at it, it might stop?  Or give it one of your famous Klingon growls?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CSO: This thing is affecting all of the ship's systems and if it decides to start playing with the life support systems.....well we better stop it before then.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
:: Stares icely at the Counselor ::
SO_Jewel says:
:: Walks back around to join the two.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::looks down at her padd trying not to smile::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Not picking up any signs of outside signals.  Unless it's outside of the common RF or Subspace frequencies, I don't think it's from the outside.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::closing her eyes, she continues to try and contact the alien entity::
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Turns to look at her:: CEO: The only thing we can tell at this point, it is that it is organic and it is hungry.  It might be to our benefit to discover what is out in space it might be heading too.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: What we need is a way to get that thought you can detect and plug it into the Universal Translator.  Let the computer see if it can identify signs of intelligence.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Captain, maybe it is just trying to get back to a familiar environment and will leave the ship once it has found it.
SO_Jewel says:
CEO: It appears to be developing its own energy too.  Which is one of the reasons we are going at the speeds we are.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO: Try rotating different frequencies
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CSO: If this thing is from space, then why does it need the Huron to go anywhere?
 
ACTION:  The lifeform continues to draw huge amounts of energy from any system it can.
 
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  If it is a language I am hearing, I wouldn't be able to begin to tell you how to set the UT.
SO_Jewel says:
:: Shakes her head::  CEO:  That came out wrong.  Let me try this again.
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks at Jewel::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  that may well be Counselor, but we can't allow it to burn up our engines doing so.  In case you've forgotten we're trying to get back someplace familiar ourselves.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CSO: Then I guess we have to starve it and force it out of the core.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: The jamming is as full as I can make it.  I scanned the full range of normal frequencies, plus a few Kilohertz above and below.
SO_Jewel says:
CEO: It is using the ships energy to grow.  Consider it nothing more then an embryo.
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
CEO: That would answer your question.  The next question is, develop into what?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: What if we cn trick it into some other means of propulsion, like a long range probe?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CSO/SO: I'm going to shut down all power and see what that does.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  May I make a suggestion?  Try sending out a high pitched sound, above anyone's hearing and let me listen to see if it makes any difference.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO: Then try megaHertz, terraHertz, I don't care.  Just find a way to shut that thing down.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: So all we need is a computer based telepath.
SO_Jewel says:
SO: But... that could kill it.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Aye sir, but what if it's simply the...creature?  Things?  Whatever it is, what if it's the thoughts the Counselor is hearing?  I'm seeing no signs at all it could be from the outside.
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
CEO: I am going to leave this to the two of you and see if there is a destination in mind or if our high warp is random.  It could be our ship is not producing enough energy for it.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*Bridge*: Sparks here. This thing in the core is feeding off the energy. I need to starve it and see if that forces it out of the core. I'll need to shut down all the ship's systems one by one, but I will leave life support up.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO/CO:  Another thought here, if is trying to get where it belongs, and we did pick it up from the nebula, is there another nebula close with the same energy signatures?
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks at Crystal understanding her, but there was the otherside of the coin too.::
SO_Jewel says:
:: Saddly nods her head::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CEO*:  How long can we last if you shut down life support Commander?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Not more than a few minutes, maybe 20.
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Enters the nearest lift.::  Computer, bridge.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO: Maybe that will be long enough.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*CO*: Two hours Captain, but I will leave that until the last.
SO_Jewel says:
CEO: Couldn't we just... cut it off from all systems, and give it energy?  Maybe if it had just energy it might develop faster and then leave on its own?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CEO*: negative Commander.  Shut everything down, including life support.  Don't leave it anything at all to sustain itself.
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As the lift stops, she heads over to science and enters her command codes.  Once acknowledged, she pulls up the maps they had downloaded so far in the area they were planning on visiting.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
SO: I'm going to cut it off from the energy, and what makes you think this thing is developing?
 
ACTION:  Life support goes offline.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  You need to alert the ship Sir... the children need attending to.
SO_Jewel says:
:: Shows her the tricorders data::  CEO: Notice the changes occuring.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  Too late.  Besides, we won't be leaving it off for long.  Just long enough to see if it makes a difference.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Aye sir...
SO_Jewel says:
CEO: It is some form of energy creature... I think.  Each level it has changed to is more complex then the next.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: begins shutting down all the systems ::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
SO: If it's hungry then it will keep moving to the active systems then we can trap it where it won't harm the ship.
SO_Jewel says:
CEO: Oh...  where are you trying to lure it to?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CEO* : Has their been any change in that thing yet Commander?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  From your mouth to God's ears.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*Bridge*: Life support is off and I didn't do it. This thing seems to know what we are planning.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CEO*: I see.  Continue to shut down all systems.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: If we tried the high pitched sound thing, you think we could make contact with it?  It seems to learn, it might be able to learn language.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  I want you to start getting all non-essential personnel into life pods and the shuttle craft.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
SO: Hopefully the plasma infusers.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I think it is worth a try Icky...
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Yes Sir, may I make a shipwide announcement or will you do that Sir?
SO_Jewel says:
:: Nods, turning to record the entities responses.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: continues to shut down power systems :: Self: Ok, impulse and warp drive now.
Host CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  You go ahead, but they are not to launch until I give the order.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Still no outside sources of any signal at the last check before sensors go down.
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CEO*: The nebula we are heading toward is a star nursery.  High energy.  There could be a coorelation between the entity, its use of our energy and that in the nebula.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
SO: Any changes?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*CSO*: Understood.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
*ALL*:  This is Counselor McIntyre, by Captain's orders, all personnel off duty and civilians will head to life pods and shuttles immediately.  You will not launch until the order is given by the Captain.  Please begin an orderly evacuation now.
SO_Jewel says:
:: Looks up:: CEO: No changes other then its formation.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Icky, can you have your security people help?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: If it's a stellar nursery, can we simulate the conditions artificially?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Try your high pitch sound suggestion while you still have the power to do so Commander
 
ACTION:  Life support becomes critical.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks at the life support readings :: *Martin*: We need life support back on line.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: You can pull them from watch points.  Without power, seeing a threat won't matter much anyway.
CO: Aye Sir, I'll have to head down there to do it.  Tricorder should have the capacity, if I can find the frequency to start it.
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
CTO: We could emulate one in the holodeck, but we could not begin to create that kind of energy... and maintain it aboard.  Well, we could for all of the time it took to self destruct.
EO_Martin says:
*CEO*: We're trying Commander. Give us a few minutes.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: What about outside, eject some plasma or make a Hydrogen cloud and energize it with Phasers?  Maybe enough to trick it?
 
ACTION:  Attempts to restore life support fail.

CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
CTO: You are still talking a lot of energy.  Could we eject plasma to entice it? Yes.  Would it be enough? No.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*Martin*: Close all plasma vents, except the forward port one. I'm going to try and force this thing out that way.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Nods.:: CSO: Oh well, let's hope for good luck.  
Angeltra: Get Security in place, I'm headed down there.  ::Grabs a Tricorder and heads down.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Self: Quyvatlh!  *CEO*:  Commander, we can't wait any longer, begin systems startup.
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Feeling Braeden beginning to stir behind her, luck is not something she would care to rely on.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  I get the feeling that this thing is trying to force our hand.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*Bridge*: We can't get life support up sir.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Either that  or dumb luck on its part Sir... ::shuddering from the coolness in the air::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CEO*:  Power up all other systems.  Maybe this thing will bring life support back online.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*Martin*: Martin cease the shutdown. We're aborting the attempted purge.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Arrives at Computer Core.::  CEO/ SO: Anything seem to shake this thing up yet?
SO_Jewel says:
:: Walks over and around the core, not wanting to look silly in the engineers eyes, and begins to talk to the core.::  Entity: This really is not the best thing to do.
Host CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: I think it's showing definite signs of intelligence.
EO_Martin says:
*CEO*: Umm, sure thing Holly.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::wants to say "what was your first clue" but keeps her mouth shut, for once::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: sees Icky and shrugs :: CTO: More like its shaking us Icky.
SO_Jewel says:
:: Hears the CTO and cringes, lowering her voice more.::  Entity: If you will let us, we would like to help.  We just don't want to be hurt too.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Takes Tricorder and ties it into the UT.::  CEO: Don't have any idea if this will work, but I'm going to try and see if we can communicate with it.  Takes "shot in the dark" to the next level.
SO_Jewel says:
:: Quietly continues to talk with the entity in a soothing voice, just like if it were Braeden or one of her plants.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Starts sending out a signal in frequencies just above normal hearing, using pulse codes as a means of language, message "Can you understand this?"::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
:: Thinking out loud ::  It's anticipating our moves.  It has learned our systems so it must know that our engines won't sustain warp 9 for anywhere near as long as it needs them to.....
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: watches Icky ::
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: If energy was what it needed, searches the charts for a closer system.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Yes, so going by that theory Captain, it is telepathic.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Can we get close to it?  Close enough to touch?  ::Pats Phaser with elbow.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I doubt the UT can translate.

ACTION:  So far, there is no reaction from the energy source.

CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  And yet you are unable to communicate with it.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: It's erected a forcefield around the core. We can't get the field down yet.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: So do I, but I don't know what else to do.  Actually hoping it can learn our language rather than us find it's, though.  So far it seems to learn what it needs pretty quick.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  I may be getting through Captain, but it MAY be choosing to ignore me.  ::shrugs shoulders::  I just don't know.
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Pauses the screen as goes back to an area not quite so far away.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  What if it's not telepathic but......
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Captain, I found a nebula much closer.  Perhaps Commander Ec'Thel'Ion could entice it toward that direction.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  But?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CEO*:  Commander Sparks, has anyone tried communicating with that thing through the computer.  Like you were typing a letter?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Is the field from the internal sealing systems?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  What was it called when people first started using computers to send messages back and forth?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*CO*: Sir, Commander Ec`Thel`lon has tied the universal translater into the console and is trying to see if the invader can find a language base to communicate with us.
 
ACTION:  Life support comes back online.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I've been using the Tricorder.  ::Drops Tricorder and moves to a console and resumes the message.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Email Sir?  Also people communicated by the internet, I think that is what it was called.
SO_Jewel says:
:: Continues quietly talking about little things.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Notices the warmth returning:: *CTO*: majqa' Commander!
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Are you getting anything? :: leans on the console, to watch ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CO*: Don't think it was me.  
CEO: I actually kinda liked the cold, just the lack of air would soon be a problem.  Not sure if it's getting through or not.  Or if it's listening.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  If we can actually figure out how to communicate with this thing we'll try that Commander.
 
ACTION:  A series of patterns come onto the console.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks at the core  and wonders if this thing has a mother ::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  yes, internet, that's what I was trying to think of.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: We might have it! 
*CO*: Getting something back, hopefully the Translator can help us figure it out.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Icky look! :: points down at the console ::
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: We could do as the CTO suggested earlier but in a different way.  More like placing a carrot in front of a horse’s nose to guide it into the direction we desire.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Strange first contact, I have to say.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Interesting, messages were sent at high speed, faster than thought, you may be onto something here Captain!
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Let's see what we've stumbled onto here Commander, then we'll decide what to do about it.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: This make any sense to you?  Doesn't look like any alphabet I recognize.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I'll boost the power to the translater, and see if that helps.
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Nods and ties into the messages curiously::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  Thank you Counselor.  Seems I'm not as dense as you think I are
 
ACTION:  The console the CTO/CEO are at goes offline.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, never have I thought you to be dense nor stupid...
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: taps a few controls then looks at the message :: CTO: All gibberish to me.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Now what? :: sees the screen go black ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self: Of all the Jaberwockish flim flam!  ::Smacks the console.::  Come on, where did you go?
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Takes the information and places it through the translator.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  So... faster than thought.  How would one go about slowing down thought?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: stares at Icky :: CTO: Been watching old movies dear?
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Then on another thought... a Sun produces music, was this something similar?::
SO_Jewel says:
:: Starts to tell the entity about her life growing up, her family and big brother...::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, thought is actually mental images, if one were to focus on one mental image, it might make a difference.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Uh, sorry, learned that during a trip on an old freighter, Clan thought it was a good way to teach the kids about how to be good merchants or some flimflam.  But it sometimes works.  Once in a full planet. or so.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: gets under the console :: CTO: I'll check for any problems here.
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Has the computer interpret the sounds as musical notes and place it on the screen.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  What image would you focus on?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: OK, let me know if I can help outside of staying out of your way.  Need a light perhaps?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Home Sir...
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Whose home though?
 
ACTION:  There is a surge of power that comes out from the console, knocking the CEO backwards.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, if the nebula is home, I would send that mental image and see if it got through.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Want me to try?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Got one in my back pocket, but thanks. :: falls over backwards ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Holly!  ::Moves towards her.::  You OK?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Well try it.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::nods and closes her eyes and begins to focus on a nebula image::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: rolls over and sits up :: CTO: I'm fine, I think. What happened?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I don't know.  You just got thrown back somehow.  Is this thing trying to keep us away?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::adding to the image, she focuses on peace as well as the nebula::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: stands again :: CTO: I don't know, but it's making me angry. I want it out of my computer core now!
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Getting impatient and goes to the bridge engineering station to bring up the weird symbols::
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Lifts a brow as the computer arranges the sounds into a simple musical phrase.::  CNS: Randi, how is your singing these days?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: This forcefield, what if we try and overload it?
 
ACTION:  The Huron drops out of warp.

CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Uses the console to type in a one word question:  HOME?::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::grabbing the arms of her chair, her knuckles go white::  CO:  Sir... I am getting an overwhelming sense of fear and of wanting to go home.
SO_Jewel says:
:: Hearing what is going on, shakes her head::  Entity:  I once did something like that to my brother... it was not a good idea....
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: It's draining the ship's energy resources quickly so I don't know if we have enough to do that now.
CSO_Lt_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Glances around at flight as the ship drops from warp.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CEO*  Commander?  Were you able to get the warp engines offline?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Three Phasers, each set to setting 5, maybe could punch through with not enough heat to damage the core.  I'd guess.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  From the entity I take it?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*CO*: No sir, but I think our visitor may have.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks at Icky :: CTO: Shoot the core?

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, it is projecting the nebula back to me!
*SO*:  Pretty good, but I think I have made contact Crystal.

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