Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Seven, Episode Twenty (Mission #286)
“When You Wish Upon A Star Part 35”
Stardate 10606.03

Starring: 
Jim Koeller as SM
Topper Loghry as Commanding Officer Commander Q’tor
Trish Yarborough as Counselor Commander Randi McIntyre, Acting SM
Chris Esterhuyse as Flight Control Officer Commander Dylan Roznine, aFCO Crashit
Pam Bruyere  Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel’Ion.
Shintsu as Operations Officer Ensign T’maekh Sahen

Absent:
Karriana Scotti
 
Summary:  As the Huron makes it's way to the planet Kantu, the search continues for Commander Knight-Sky.
 
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FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::pauses outside the doors to the cargo-bay:: CTO/CEO: I sure hope this works. Can you imagine me trying to explain to Ethan that Sky is in a necklace?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  I hope they find a way in.
 
ACTION:  Sensors detect the opening of a wormhole.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Heading to Cargo Bay, wondering how to go about the "recharge".:: FCO: It'll work.  Either that or we'll find another way.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: Roz, we'll find a way to get her back, I promise.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: I agree
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: I wish I shared your optimism, but we can't not think any other way.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, sensors are picking up a wormhole ahead.  Should I call the CTO back to the bridge?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  We might also need Roz unless you want me to take the helm.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  Not just yet.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Helm: Slow to impulse.  Let's get a good look at this thing.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: grips the device tightly :: FCO/CTO: Any ideas on how to recharge this thing yet?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::taps her console to see how far away the wormhole is::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CEO: Put it on the stones? Wave it around reciting Shakespear?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  Any sensor data on it?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Perhaps we should go to yellow alert?  Just to let the crew know something is up?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: No idea, was hoping contact will do the deed.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Very well
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: smiles :: FCO: I doubt it will be that easy.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre  says
     *ALL*:  The ship is going to yellow alert.  We are encountering a wormhole ahead.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::can't help but smile:: CEO: Who knows, maybe its Chaucer and not Shakespear. ::hears Randi's comm:: Do we head to the bridge?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, from my readings, it appears to be a normal, excuse the word, wormhole.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Icky maybe you should call the bridge and see what's happening.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Sure thing, give you two some time to figure out what to do with this thing.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::taps the controls outside the cargobay door:: CEO: I suppose we should go inside then.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  Any indication as to where it leads?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, there is no way to tell where it ends up or if it does end up anywhere.  ::taps her console for more data::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CO*: What do we have up there?  You need us to stop looking at the Library, or are things under control up there?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CTO*: We're investigating a worm hole Commander.  Any progress there?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CO*: We have a theory that the diamonds from "Humongo World" may be able to recharge the thing, we're looking to see if we can cause them to recharge it now and get it reactivated.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Ready a class I probe.  I want to see if we can find out where this thing ends up.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CTO*: Carry on.  We'll let you know if we need you.
OPS_Ens_Sahen says:
CO: Aye sir. ::begins making the preparations::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CO*: Very good, thank you Sir.  We'll keep you informed as well.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO/ FCO: Captain says to keep at this task, Wormhole is being looked at.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::finishes tapping the opening sequence:: CEO/CTO: Welcome to the treasure trove of the Huron.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  The probe will hopefully give us adequate data.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: That was the general idea Counselor
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  My, aren't we touchy today Captain. ::grinning at him::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Yeah, good thing the dragon is out hunting the local livestock.  He gets so angry at us little folk taking his shiny gems away.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::tries not to laugh:: CTO: Stop ruining my bad mood. ::leads the way inside::
OPS_Ens_Sahen says:
CO: Captain, the probe is ready.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS: Launch Mister Sahen.
OPS_Ens_Sahen says:
::launches the probe:: CO: Probe away.
 
ACTION:  OPS sends out the probe, all on the bridge watching as it nears then enters the wormhole.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::brings up the sensors on the probe::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::eyes widen slightly at the sheer volume of the stones:: CTO/CEO: And I thought I was wealthy.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: follows Roz inside :: FCO: I think the bins over there are the easiest to get to. :: points ::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Is that large enough for the ship to enter or be drawn in?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Sec Office*: Just to let you know if the alarm went off, I'm in the cargo bay, no need to send down a team to check it out.
Host CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  It appears to be Sir, but I want more data.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: giggles at Roz' comment :: CTO: Can you pry that one open?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: walks over and waits beside the bin ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Sure thing.  ::Moves to the box and opens it, being careful not to touch the stuff inside.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: holds out the device and sets it on one of the large diamonds :: CTO/FCO: Ok now to see what happens.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::looks around, counting the bins and adding up in his head:: CEO/CTO: That bin is enough to buy my club several times over. ::sighs slightly::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS/OPS: Are we getting any information at all back?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::watches the device:: CEO/CTO: This is the horrible part... the waiting.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  What data I am receiving, it is a typical wormhole.  The probe has not reached the other end as yet.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO/FCO: Either of you have a tricorder handy to monitor this?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
OPS:  What are you detecting?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Yeah, good idea.  ::Pulls Tricorder.::  Setting full scan.
OPS_Ens_Sahen says:
CNS: It appears to just be a standard wormhole.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::of all the times they need Sierra, she isn't available;:
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: watches to see if there is any change :: CTO: Anything happening Icky?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: As for the value of the diamonds, would it help to mention that the value probably doesn't match a single shuttle's worth in "trade value"?
 
ACTION:  The "library" doesn't seem to respond to the diamonds.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Studies the readings.::  CEO: Not even sure what to look for, but I'm not seeing any action.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: Shatter my fragile avaricious thought, will you?
 
ACTION:  The gravitational pull on the Huron becomes stronger.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO/FCO: Ok, any suggestions welcome gentlemen.
OPS_Ens_Sahen says:
::checks the ships power readings making sure everything is still ok::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CEO: How about we hook it to an EPS conduit?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Didn't the diamonds do something with focussing energy?  Maybe they don't actually do the charging, but...what he said.  Or heat it with a Phaser's thermal setting if we don't want to hook into ship's systems.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: It's worth a try. I can access one here.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: You may have something there... before we go blowing EPS circuits and things, let’s try that.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, my readings are showing the gravitational pull is getting stronger.  I suggest we back up.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Helm:  Compensate for the pull.  Keep our distance.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Set it up Icky since your the phaser expert. :: winks ::
aFCO_Crasher says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::taps the controls to do just that::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Pulls Phaser and sets to low thermal setting.::  CEO/ FCO: Stand back, not sure how it'll "redirect".  ::Waits until the others are clear and sends a short thermal burst into the diamond bin.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Just our luck it'd pull us in and we'd end up in some Zulu Quadrant in another galaxy somewhere.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: moves away ::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Bite you tongue Sir!
OPS_Ens_Sahen says:
::Can't help but snicker at the Captain's comment::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Why would I do that?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Waits next to Holly as Ec'Thel'Ion shoots at the diamonds:: CEO: I hope it works.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Don't ask for bad luck Sir... that is what I meant by saying, bite your tongue.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: I don't know what biting my own tongue has to do with bad luck.  Has anyone told you that you're a strange person?
 
ACTION:  There is no reaction from the diamonds.

OPS_Ens_Sahen says:
::thinks to self:: Maybe we could get lucky and we'd come out near Romulus
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Can you increase it slightly?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Ok Sir, let me put this another way, don't tempt fate by saying something like that out loud.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I can, but at this setting, there should be some effect.  If only for the rocks to heat up.  Nothing seems to be happening, so it makes me wonder why not?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  Fate.... phphph
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::tries to hide her giggle at the Captain's response::
OPS_Ens_Sahen says:
::For once agrees with the captain and laughs:: Self: Heh, fate...
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO/ FCO: Is the box doing anything?  Maybe the diamonds aren't heating up because it's getting the energy from them?
 
ACTION:  The statement is barely out of the CTO's mouth when one of the stones explodes.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Ceases fire.::  All: That shouldn't happen, either.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CEO/CTO: I... DUCK! ::takes cover, hoping the device is still intact, or he will be up for homicide charges::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: hits the deck, sliding across it several feet ::
 
ACTION:  Splinters from the diamond cut the faces of the FCO and CTO.  The CEO seems to have escaped cuts.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: calls out :: CTO/FCO: You two alright?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Are sensors getting any data at all yet?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Raises his hand and touches his cheek, his hand coming away red:: CEO: A few cuts. Nothing life threatening.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: sits up and then stands looking around for the others ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I'll be fine, but that shouldn't happen.  Diamonds don't have anything in them that should cause that to happen.  They're metamorphic, not sedimentary.  How in hades could they explode?
OPS_Ens_Sahen says:
CO: It's transmitting data, but nothing particularly useful.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: Your guess is as good as mine. I'd think they could reflect power or something like that... but I'm getting irritated now.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Confirmed Captain... that must be one long wormhole or else our data is skewed somehow.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  Maybe another probe would help?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  I agree Sir, but I am reluctant to use more... we do not have an unlimited supply.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks at Roz and Icky's faces and sighs :: CTO: Maybe they aren't really diamonds.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  Luckily probe materials can be replicated.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS: Ready another probe.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: wipes the blood from Icky's cheek ::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CEO/CTO: I have this irresistible urge to wave the device at the stones and commanding it to work.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Then what could they be?  And why did they refocus energy before?
OPS_Ens_Sahen says:
CO: Sir, perhaps we could use a class IV or V probe?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: We need to have the science department take another look at them I think.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS: Class V then.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::shrugs:: CEO: Then Braeden can take a bash at it as well...
OPS_Ens_Sahen says:
::can't help but grin:: CO: Aye sir.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS: Launch when ready.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks puzzled :: FCO: Braeden?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Reaches down, feeling the area around the diamond that exploded and scanning with Tricorder to see if they are warmer or not from the effect.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CEO: I was just thinking, Sky mentioned something about him being present when the device was charged... or was it him who activated it? I'm a little confused.
OPS_Ens_Sahen says:
::launches the probe:: CO: Probe away.
 
ACTION:  Ops releases the class V probe.  Telemetry begins immediately as it enters the wormhole.

CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  If we can't get any other information with this probe then we'll just go around.
 
ACTON:  The stones seemed to be completely cool with no residual heat.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: Think you can talk to the boy and see if you can find out anything?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CEO: I'm up to anything at the moment. Who knows, it might even work.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Yes Sir.  We don't know if this is a stationary wormhole, or an anomaly.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: Icky and I will come along if you don't mind?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::data is coming in from the second probe.  It appears to be the same as the first one.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO/ FCO: We need a geologist or something, once we get the bigger problem solved.  I didn't pour a lot of energy in, but they should at least be warm.  These all are still at room temperature.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::picks up the device and one of the stones and hold them against each other, muttering more to himself:: All: Work, damn you. ::looks up at Holly:: Sounds good to me.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: My first guess would be anomaly.  Long range sensors didn't detect it.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
OPS:  I am getting the same information from this second probe as the first.  Is yours the same?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: wipes Icky's cheek again to remove the blood ::
OPS_Ens_Sahen says:
::looks down at the console and frowns:: CNS: Same readings as the first probe on mine too.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Don't sweat that, it's nothing.  Smeaglie does worse than that if I give her dinner late.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO/FCO: Shall we go?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Sure.  Experimentation with rocks should wait for certain.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::nods:: CEO/CTO: Lets. ::not letting go of the device or the stone::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: smiles at Icky :: CTO: Let me play doctor for a bit Icky. I think I have a softer touch than Smeaglie. :: giggles ::
 
ACTION:  The device momentarily glows.

CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  Very well, five minutes and then we set a course to Kantu that will take us around.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: The diamonds have a softer touch than Smeaglie.  ::Smiles.::
 
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