Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Seven, Episode Twelve (Mission #278)
“When You Wish Upon A Star Part 27”
Stardate 10604.01

Starring: 
Jim Koeller as Ships SM
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, SO Jewel
Pam Bruyere  Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks, EO Martin
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel'Ion
Jared as Tactical Officer Ensign Sulik, Nurse

Absent:
Trish Yarborough
  
Summary:  The crew of the Huron try desperately to find a way to communicate with the thing that has attached itself to the main computer core and taken over the ship.
 
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SO_Jewel says:
:: Sitting on the otherside of the computer core, quietly talking to the entity.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: runs over the power readings coming from the core, a serious look on her face ::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: At her station on the bridge.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: This thing seems a step ahead with the computer, but you think maybe we can bypass that shield it's pre-empted?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Waits to see if his "home?" message gets anyt response::
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
::at Tactical on the bridge::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::returns to the bridge after an unsuccessful hour spent in navigation control::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Glances over at Dylan::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::catches Sky's glance and detours past her station:: CSO: Any luck?
 
ACTION:  All control functions are locked out except for navigation.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: We'll have to analysis the configuration and see if there's a loop hole somewhere.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
FCO: How is your singing voice?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*TO*: I'm still in the computer core, seeing if I can help, or at least not hurt, the efforts to regain control from the hitchhiker.  Keep an eye on Security and make sure that the non-essential and off duty crew get to the pods or shuttles.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::blinks:: CSO: I beg your pardon?
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
::computer locks out:: Self: Oh no, what I do?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Turns back around and begins typying in a simple message using what she hopes are the proper notes.::  FCO: The entity uses a type of music for communication.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I'm not thinking in the computer.  What if we just disconnected the emitters?  Wait, change that, what if I just disconnected the emitters from the power lines.
 CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Types in "Help?" onto the console::
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
*CTO*: Well I'll make sure all of them make it to the pods, sir.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::leans closer:: CSO: And my singing voice, which happens to be worse than a seagull in full song, could help us out?
 
ACTION:  The CSO's console begins to flicker on and off.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: At this point we need to try everything.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Try it.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*TO*: Coordinate with Scoo and Bee.  They're usually on top of things, but also usually not that bright in how they do things.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
FCO: Seagull huh?  :: looks at the flashing lights on her console.::  Ok... looks like something is happening.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Moves towards the nearest emitter.::  CEO: Stand back.  Considering what that thing did when you were looking to fix the computer, I'm guessing it won't like this.
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
CSO: You having any problems with your controls?
 
ACTION:  The CO's message receives no response.

CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Self: ba'qaH!
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CSO: Maybe it’s trying to attract your attention?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
TO: Ummm... I am not sure.  I don't think so.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Walks over to the CSO's station::  CSO: Anything?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Leans back::  FCO/TO: I am game... what?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Uncertain.  Perhaps... let me try something more.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Pries off the cover, looking at the emitter to see if it's possible to power it down without actually touching it.::
Computer says:
CEO:  Warp core breach in progress.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: What have you tried to do while I was off the bridge? Tell it to get off and walk home?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Tries the word 'go home'::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Steps back.::  Computer Entity: OK, I'm stepping back, you win.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: hears the computer and drops her PADD :: Computer: Time to breach?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CSO: What systems do we have control over?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks at Icky and motions him off ::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Hears the Computer announcement:: *CEO*: What's going on down there?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I hope that's not it's response to my attempts.
Computer says:
CEO:  Warp core breach has been terminated.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: OK, guess it was.  Plan B is out the window, so either we make it understand, we do what it wants, or we go bang.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
FCO: Not much.  It seems to vary.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*CO*: Slight problem Captain, but it's under control now.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CSO: Do we have any at the moment?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Finding she may have jumped the gun, she goes back to basics and begins to teach it the Vulcan musical alphabet.::
SO_Jewel says:
Entity: You know... doing something like that is like cutting off your nose to spite someone.  Of course, this would actually be worse.
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
FCO: Tactical is locked out
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*TO*: What's happening up there, the thing allowing any kind of control?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CEO*: Let's try and avoid those 'slight' problems, shall we?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
FCO: At the moment, just navigation and my console.  And no, I am not sure why.  However... :: Points to one of her side screens.::  I have a star forming nebula that is much closer then the route our current guest is heading for.
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
*CTO*:Well, for Tactical...no I have no control what so ever I have been locked out.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CO*: Actually Sir, I think that was my fault.  I tried to shut down the power to the things shields, and that was it's response.  Obviously reconsidering that option now.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*CO*: Working on it Captain. Sparks out.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CSO: Then... maybe if we put in co-ordinates for this nebula, it will catch on and take us there?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
FCO: It cannot hurt to try.  Another suggestion would be to lay a trail of crumbs for it to follow.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CTO*: Lets keep working on finding a way to communicate with it.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*TO*: OK, keep trying different things.  Keep the thing occupied watching what we're doing, but hold off on anything it might consider an attack.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::smiles:: CO: Sir, we have navigational control for the moment, we think if we point the beastie at the nearest star-forming nebula, it will take us there and leave us in peace.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Well nothing else is working, so we might as well.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Continues a more formal musical lesson the two of them might work on, hoping she is correct in the entities intelligence.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CO*: Aye Captain, but it seemed that it didn't want to talk to me.  Shut down the console we were using, and then blocked any attempt at repairing it.  Was hoping to get closer in case the attempts fail.
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
*CTO*: Aye sir I will continue trying to get tactical back, now have we figured out what it might consider an "attack".
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::quickly settles at his console and inputs the co-ordinates for the closer nebula,::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Takes the Tricorder again and begins trying the pulse code attempt.::  CEO: If this thing can learn how to respond to stuff this quick, you'd think it could grasp how to answer us.
 
ACTION:  A complex musical pattern appears on the CSO's console.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: picks up her PADD and looks at Icky :: CTO: There is an intelligence, so why isn't it using the language database, that's the easiest way to get through.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Smiles briefly::  Entity: Lovely...
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CTO*: Well then let someone else try to talk with it.  But don't do anything else that it may interpret as an attack.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks over the musical score for content.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  You have something Commander?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CO*: Aye Sir, I learned that quickly.  Hands off policy in effect.
CEO: Not that we have much choice in that.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Glances up.::  CO: I think so.  I believe the entity says home.  The question is, its home, or any home?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: wishes unplugging the core was easy to do ::
 
ACTION:  The CEO's/CTO's console powers up and shows the same musical pattern as that on the CSO's.

CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Like ours?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Guess it views us worthy again perhaps?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: I don't know... I don't know if it wants to go to its home or is seeking a home.
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
::continues tring different unlocking sequences on his console::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: smiles and turns to the console :: CTO: Musical notes.... :: marks the pattern :: interesting form.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Considers and then types in for the computer to translate into the music established.  'your home' or 'find home'::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  can you trans..... ::stops in mid sentence as he watches the CSO::  CSO: never mind.
 
ACTION:  On both consoles, another musical pattern appears.

CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: If it seeks a home... our problem is solved...  :: Reads the score.::
 
ACTION:  There is an energy surge in the TO's console and it knocks him to the ground.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Well it seems it's changed it's tune....:: points to the readings ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Never did too well reading music.  Lack of practice outside of occasional pubs with the drinking songs.  Is that it's choice for a language?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Sits back with a nod::  CO: Captain it is seeking... :: Hears a thud and turns around.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: And if it is looking for its specific home...
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Gets up and over to the tactical officer.::  TO: Are you alright?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Can you translate this representation into the audio effect it's representing and put it on speakers?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Not sure what it is trying to do, but the change in pattern may mean that it's looking for something we can recognize.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*Sickbay*:  Sickbay, get a medical team to the bridge!
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
CSO: Yeah, just peachy.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Checks him over.:: TO: You will live... maybe not your dignity.  :: Helps him up.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
TO: "Peachy"?
Computer says:
CTO:  Unable to comply.
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
::trying to focus:: CO: First word that came to mind Sir. 
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: If it is seeking, and taking us to a star forming nebula... my guess would be that is what it needs.  It needs energy, greater then we can provide it.  A stellar nursery is perfect for that.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Looks at the CSO and then back to the TO:: TO: But what is 'peachy'?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Can't make it easy, or provide a nice bit of background music, can it?  ::Takes the Tricorder and starts recording the messages that come up as visual representations.::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: A piece of fruit originally from earth.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Well, Commander Roznine is already on a course.  We just can't do it at warp 9.
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
CO: Well literally it means resembling a peach.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Looks more confused now:: TO: You feel like a fruit?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Her eyes light with humor as the captain works out the ideom::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Can you read the music?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*Sickbay*: Hurry up with that medical team.
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
CO: Right now, I feel more "electric".
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: taps the console to slow down the screen ::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::waits for the beastie to do something other than sit there::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Taking her seat, she tries to translate their destination to the entity.::
 
ACTION:  The CEO's console slows.

CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Can you explain to this thing where we are taking it, but we would like control of our ship back?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: searches for a familiar pattern she can recognize ::
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
CO: By the way what happened? Last thing I remember was trying to override the lockout on my console.
 
ACTION:  New computations appear on the FCO's console and the coordinates to the other nebula are entered.

Host CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
TO:  The entity apparently slapped you on the wrist.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Musical notes, translate to coordinates, possibly?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: What if this is a test, to see if we understand it?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: But why wouldn't it just give us the coordinates?  Or the way it works, why not just take the ship there itself?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Computer: Correlate the notes on my console to star charts of this sector,
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
CO: Permission to report to Sickbay, sir.
SO_Jewel says:
CEO: Maybe it is too young?  Maybe it has not worked everything out yet?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
SO: A child's reaction?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
SO: Good point.  But what if it's asking us to sing, play, whatever, to make this pattern into sounds.  Either because it wants to hear it, or to see if we understand it?
 
ACTION:  The same coordinates appear on the CSO's console and the CEO's console.

SO_Jewel says:
CEO: Braeden is my only example of a child, so I am not the best person to ask that.  Maybe the counselor could anser that better.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
TO: Granted
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Maybe this thing is trying to make us play a game.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Nods::  Good... good... CO: Captain, apparently it is content heading toward the closer nebula.
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
::nods, then heads for the Turbolift:: Turbolift: Sickbay.
SO_Jewel says:
CEO: Maybe some kind of inner programming, something innate told it where to go... maybe it is heading for its parent birth nebula?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Very well.  We'll maintain this course and speed until we arrive then.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
SO: So many maybes, and no real answers.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: If so, we're in the dark as to the rules.
SO_Jewel says:
SO: Science is often not about what is right or wrong, but discovery.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
SO: Yeah, that's part of the reason I lean towards literature.  It's literally black and white.  ::Grins.::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: With a nod.  Turning around, wonders what kind of question she could ask it in the time they had, that was simple.::
 
ACTION:  The Huron is now five minutes from the nebula.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Well it seems we have coordinates now.
SO_Jewel says:
CTO: But sir... only the very young see things in black and white.
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
::walks out of the turbo-lift and towards sickbay:: Self: Wow that really hurt!
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Has the computer translate 'your name' to music.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO/ SO: Yeah, but is it the crib or the game floor?
SO: I know, sorry, bad joke that makes less sense in the electronic literature age anyway.
SO_Jewel says:
:: Nods a bit embarassed, realizing she may have just insulted the CTO::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: walks closer to the core :: Self: So what game are you playing my friend?
 
ACTION:  One by one, all controls become functional.

CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Translate the response into something she can wrap her mouth around.::  Okelani... Well Okelani, I wish you well in your new home.  Perhaps one day, when you are older, you can talk to us.  :: frowns::  Unfortunately or hopefully, we will be far from here.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Begins to scan the nebula they are approaching.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::As he notices bridge controls coming back online:: ALL: Qav
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Finding nothing out of the ordinary, she adds the readings of the entity to her searches.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: moves back to Icky and leans on the console :: CTO: This is frustrating.
TO_ENS_Sulik says:
::Walks into sickbay and notices one of the nurses:: Nurse: I was "slapped on the wrist" by the entity, can you look me over please?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Captain, we are approaching the nebula.  I am picking up similar readings to our guest, only much stronger.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I know.  Remember?  I'm the one who wanted to take a Phaser to the thing.  That could have really hurt.
Nurse says:
TO: No problem please lie down on that biobed. ::grabs a medical tricoder and starts a scan on the TO::
 
ACTION:  Sensors detect an energy mass moving from the nebula toward the ship.

CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO: Let's slow our approach.  We don't want to just barge in.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: grins :: CTO: Ah yes, the shoot the core first theory and pay the price later.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Mom and Dad?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Blinks and double checks her readings.::  CO: I do not know, but it is now approaching us.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CTO*: Sir, you might want to join us on the bridge.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Shakes head.::  CEO: I don't think I would have made it to the core.  Look what it did to you when all you were doing was trying to reactivate the console.  Not to mention that little Warp Core Breach snafu.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO: All stop
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CSO*: Sure, on my way.  Our work down here doesn't seem to have gotten us anywhere anyway.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: nods her head :: CTO: That sure got my attention.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
ALL: Let's not do anything that could even remotely be considered hostile.
 
ACTION:  As the Huron comes to a full stop, the energy mass approaches the ship.

CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CEO*: We are at our destination... we hope.  Be prepared for the entity to exit.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*CSO*: Exit? You know what it wants to do?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I'm headed up...hey, guess we did do something...somehow.  Catch you later.
SO: Hope you got some good scans of the thing.  In color.  ::Grins, turns and heads for the Bridge.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Sits back down in his command chair and watches the mass approach on the viewscreen::
 
ACTION:  What appears to be a concentrated light energy, enters the bridge and then goes deck by deck throughout the ship until it comes to the computer core.

CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CEO*: We are hoping it will exit and head for the nebula we have arrived close to.  At the moment, a much greater mass is approaching us.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: waves to Icky :: CTO: Counting on it.
SO_Jewel says:
:: Watches the CTO leave and nods her head, turning to the core.::  Entity: It sounds like you are about to go home.  I hope you like your new home.  It was nice visiting with you.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: spots a bright light enter the computer core room and backs up :: Self: Whoah!
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CEO*:  Commander, don't do anything that would interfere with the energy mass
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Scans the progress of the energy.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*CO*: Believe me Captain, I wouldn't think of it. :: backs up even further ::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Tempted to talk with their newest guest, but stays with the captains orders.::
 
ACTION:  The energy passes through those by the core and then through those on the bridge......leaving those it passed through a feeling of joy and thankfulness before exiting the ship and heading back to the nebula.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: shades her eyes from the glare ::
Nurse says:
TO:Looks like you got some electrical burns on your hands and a little on your chest but other than that your fine. Just lie still for a couple of moments so I can treat them.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Arrives on the Bridge.::  All: What happened to Ensign Sulik?  And what just passed through like that?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Are we finished?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: All traces of the entity have left the ship.  The mass is returning to the nebula.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO:  It would appear that we have brought 'junior' home.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: blinks as the light disappears :: Self: Now wasn't that nice? :: smiles and turns for the door ::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CTO: Or someone who was willing to adopt it.
Nurse says:
TO: Ok you are free to go.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Return to our original course before we were hijacked, and engage.
 
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