Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Seven, Episode Twenty Eight (Mission #295)
“Between the Shadows, Chapter Two”
Stardate 10609.02

Starring: 
•	Topper Loghry as Commanding Officer Captain Q’tor
•	Isabelle Carreau as Executive Officer Commander Anya Odan
•	Pam Bruyere as Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks, Martin
•	Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel’Ion
•	Shintsu as Operations Officer Lieutenant JG T’maekh Sahen
•	Lynda Anderson as Flight Control Officer Ensign T'Lar Sonri Bishara

Special Guest:
•	Gilles Léger (Temp SMiT) as FCO Steer, Packled OPS

Summary: Their departure having been delayed by a shuttle driver that just got his or her learners permit, the Huron is once again preparing to depart from Starbase 71.

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CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
::looks over the readings on the engine systems and waits for the Huron to head out::

CTO LtCmdr Ec'Thel'Ion says:
::on Bridge, running Tactical systems through a Level 4 Diagnostic to confirm proper operation::

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
::slumped in his chair giving an "I'll kill you if you even look at me" look::

XO Cmdr Odan says:
::in the TL going up to the bridge::

Host FCO Steer says:
::sitting at the helm wondering if there are other crazy pilots out there::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
FCO: Take us out of here. Set a course for Lemarac.

Host FCO Steer says:
::nods:: CO: Aye Sir... slowly or quickly?

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
CO: Captain, engineering reports all systems green.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
FCO: I want to make up some of our lost time

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
CEO: Very well. We'll be pushing the engines so keep a close watch on them.

CTO LtCmdr Ec'Thel'Ion says:
CO: Tactical systems back up to speed as well. Set a Proximity alarm for any ship coming within 10,000 kilometers, just in case Pilot's Ed is running again.

Host CO Capt Q'tor says:
CTO: Any signs of wayward shuttles Commander?

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
::nods:: CO: Just don't let anyone bump into us and we'll do fine sir.

Host FCO Steer says:
::grins:: CO: I can do that Sir... course plotted... warp 7... then more... as necessary.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
::Sense the TL come to a stop and takes a deep breath before exiting and stepping onto the bridge::

CTO LtCmdr Ec'Thel'Ion says:
CO: No sir, nothing closer than the starbase.

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
CO: Yet.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
FCO: Take us out Ensign

Host FCO Steer says:
CO: Aye... engaging Sir.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
::Looks around the bridge, taking her new surroundings all in and trying to match faces with the roster she quickly checked before getting here::

ACTION: The USS Huron flies into warp as it has done countless times before.

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
::looks over at the helm and wonders why Gamma shift sent Steer up::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
::Looks back to see his new First Officer:: XO: Welcome aboard Commander

Host FCO Steer says:
CO: We are at............. warp 5........6..............  7.....     Sir.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
::Hears the CO welcome her and heads his way:: CO: Sir, I'm glad to be here.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
::When she is next to him she extends a hand and smiles::

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
::looks back down at the engineering console and sighs:: Self: My poor engines. ::pats the console:: Don't worry, he'll soon be sent back to Gamma shift.

Host FCO Steer says:
::tries some small talk with the "happy" OPS officer::  OPS: So... do you know anything about this planet called Lemarac ?

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
::Takes the offered hand:: XO: I'm relieved to have you aboard.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
XO: Maybe now I'll be able to get some rest.

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
::looks only out the corner of his eyes at the FCO and speaks in a very clam tone:: FCO: Afraid not.

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
::Runs a full sensor sweep of the surrounding system, ensuring Tactical systems are working properly.::

XO Cmdr Odan says:
CO: Why is that sir? You were overworked? ::Points to the chair next to the CO wondering if she should sit in her new chair now::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
::Looks around at the bridge:: CTO: Commander Ec'Thel'Ion, you have the bridge.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
XO: Join me in my ready room, Commander.

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
CO: Aye Sir.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
CO: Aye, sir ::follows the CO::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
::heads off to the ready room door::

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
::glances at Icky and smiles::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
::Once inside the ready room motions over to the replicator::  XO: Feel free to get something to drink if you like.

Host FCO Steer says:
::shrugs:: OPS: You always this talkative?

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
OPS/CEO/FCO: Before we got our orders, anyone ever heard of this place? I wonder how much of a surprise this Warp crossing is.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
::Enters the ready room:: CO: I'm all set, thank you.

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
CTO: Never had the chance to look it up but I bet Starfleet has a few surprises there for us.

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
::glares at the FCO, a bit irritated at her attitude and then smirks, thinking:: Self: Hah, some courage this Ensign has.

Host FCO Steer says:
::begins to read out loud from the information he gets out of LCARS::

Host FCO Steer says:
ALL: Information on the planet. Class-M Planet.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
XO: I didn't feel it appropriate to answer your question in front of the crew.

Host FCO Steer says:
ALL: Size is about 10,000 km.

Host FCO Steer says:
ALL: 60% land, 40% water.

Host FCO Steer says:
ALL: Carbon/Nitrogen atmosphere with trace gases.

Host FCO Steer says:
ALL: Surface is comprised of a thin tectonic later floating on a molten rock mantle, with about 8 active volcanoes present and plenty of dormant volcanoes. 

Host FCO Steer says:
ALL: There is a dormant volcano about 10 kilometers from where the inhabitants are located. 

Host FCO Steer says:
ALL: Plant and animal life is abundant. The smaller animal life near the civilization does not appear to exist. Only larger animal life.

Host FCO Steer says:
ALL: Information on the Lemaracs: The Lemaracs are a humanoid species. They are peaceful as far as the eye can tell. They do not appear to have many children. The children they do have, they are overprotective of. They live in small villages at the base of the mountains and hunt in small groups for food. They have small farms, and don't appear to be agriculturally advanced.  

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
CEO: Yeah, expecting that. I just mean, did Starfleet expect this planet to make the jump anywhere near this time?
FCO: Thanks.

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
CTO: Anything interesting about their technology in the databank?

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
All: Were they like just reaching the atomic age, and then Warp? Or were they getting close, but not this close. Might affect how we conduct the search.  ::Shrugs.::

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
::sits up and leans back in his chair closing his eyes::

Host FCO Steer says:
CTO: Didn't something like that happen on Earth? Cochrane and a missile... could be the same... no?

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
CEO: I've got the Bynar's looking at that and summarizing their threat level.  Should be ready long before we arrive.

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
FCO: But that was an understandable jump. I mean, if they just discovered nuclear power and then 2 years later got Warp, that's extraordinary.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
XO: As for whether or not I was overworked... When I returned to Starfleet I was not interested in joining the command staff. When Captain Andrews took command of this ship he... convinced me that he needed me to take the First Officer's position.

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
::smiles:: CTO: I figured you'd already put them on it.

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
CEO: That's why their aboard, analyzing Tech isn't my strong point.  ::Smiles.::

Host FCO Steer says:
::shrugs:: CTO: Maybe Sir... but sometimes all it takes is someone with a dream and an idea... and POOF !  Progress.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
XO: I was not interested in the position, but my duty to this ship and crew compelled me to accept the position. Then the Captain went and got sick from some unknown agent in the Delta quadrant and I was forced to take command.

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
:: sends a text message to Icky's console ::CTO: I do like the strong points you have.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
XO: There are times that I still suspect Andrews of planning all of this.  But since taking command in the Delta Quadrant, it wasn't as if there was the opportunity to have a First Officer assigned.

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
::Glances at the message and laughs.::  FCO: Yeah, but if someone in pre industrial times, before electricity is discovered or invented, if they come up with an idea for a new kind of computer, it's not going to get far.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
XO: So to answer your question, yes, there are times that I could have used some assistance.

ACTION: OPS' console beeps to get his attention.

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
::monitors the core readouts and contacts Ensign Martin in engineering to have someone on the panel continuously as well::

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
::sits up, irritated that he was bothered by the stupid console and checks it::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
XO: Now then. Tell me about yourself Commander. How much experience do you have with Klingons?

XO Cmdr Odan says:
CO: I'm glad to be here to offer you assistance. ::As she sits::

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
::sighs:: CTO: Picking up a distress signal from a Packled ship .5 light years away. Looks like its audio only. ::puts it on speakers:: 

Host Packled OPS says:
@COM: Huron: Vessel is broken.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
CO: Me and Klingons? I must say limited. During my time as a Doctor, I had to treat many. There were some on the ships I've served but I never had to interact much with them. So this ::points at both of them:: is sort of new to me.

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
::hears OPS:: FCO: Suggest you slow us down helm. We're going to overshoot them.

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
OPS: Acknowledged, give the coordinates to the Helm.
FCO: Alter course to bring us in.
*CO/XO*: Sir, we're picking up a distress call from a Packled vessel, altering course to assist.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
XO: And me as well. You are the first Trill I have ever met.

Host FCO Steer says:
::looks at the CTO with a look and slows the vessel to warp 1::

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
::presses a button and sends the FCO the coordinates::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
XO: I guess this will have to wait.
CTO: jIyaj. I'll be right there.

Host FCO Steer says:
CTO: Course altered Sir.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
CO: I am? Well, Trills are not that different when compared to Terrans... well, except the spots... and the fact we can host a symbiont.

Host Packled OPS says:
@COM: Huron: Vessel is very broken. Can anyone help?

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
OPS: Let's see if you can contact the Packleds, see if we can figure out what's broken.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
::Stops at the door:: XO: Do you have one?  A symbiont that is?

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
::tries to open a channel with the Packled vessel::

XO Cmdr Odan says:
::Nods and follows the CO:: CO: Yes. I'll give you literature on the subject if you are interested. Or I can explain it to you when we have time.

Host Packled OPS says:
@COM: Huron: Vessel is very broken. Can anyone help?

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
CTO: See if you can find out what their problem is and I'll scan for damage.

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
CEO: I'm guessing this is going to fall into your lap, but whatever teams go over will have adequate escort, of course.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
::Steps out onto the bridge with the XO::

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
CTO: I don't trust Packleds.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
CTO: What's the situation , Commander?

FCO Ens T'Lar Bishara says:
::keeping the Huron at 1/4 impulse slowly approaching the Packled ship::

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
CO: We've altered course, and are trying to contact the Packled ship now.  Still no exact nature of the problem.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
OPS: Mister Sahen, open a channel.

FCO Ens T’Lar Bishara says:
CEO: I fully agree with you there. They are not to be trusted.

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
CO: He's been trying, the problem is getting a good answer.

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
CO: I've been trying sir... ::tries again::

ACTION: The change between the old FCO and the new happens so fast the crew barely notices.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
OPS:Then just give me a general channel

Host Packled OPS says:
@COM: Huron: Vessel is very broken. Can anyone help?

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
::watches as Bishara takes her seat and Steer saunters off the bridge::

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
::opens a general channel:: CO: Channel opened.

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
Self: Why does this seem... suspicious. They've said the exact same thing every time I tried to open a comm with them...

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
COM: Packled: Packled vessel this is Captain Q'tor of the Federation Starship Huron. What is the nature of your problem?

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
Angeltra: Assuming we do go over, keep your eyes open. The pups will join the away team over there for some intimidation, but that won't help if they don't get it.

FCO Ens T’Lar Bishara says:
OPS: That is their way of getting someone to keep so their ship will continue to work. It has been tried before.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
CEO: Are we close enough for us to scan so you get a run down of what needs repairing if it is indeed the case?

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
::scans the Packled ship for signs of damage::

Host Packled OPS says:
@COM: Huron: Ship won't go... it is broken.

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
XO: Scanning now ma'am.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
COM: Packled: Yes, yes. We've got that part down. What is broken on your ship?

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
*Sickbay*: This is Commander Ec'Thel'Ion on the Bridge, we've altered course to provide aid to a "broken" vessel, no word if they need medical help yet, but be warned.

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
::sends a message to the CTO's console warning that he thinks this may be a trap and that we might need to raise shields::

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
XO: Commander, scans show that their warp system is down. Readings indicate a crystal fracture.

Host Packled OPS says:
@COM: Huron: Engine is broken... it won't go... Can you make us go?

XO Cmdr Odan says:
CEO: Thank you, commander.

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
Angeltra: Give me a full sensor sweep with Tactical sensors, and set it to repeat every 2 minutes while the Away team is over.  
::Replies to OPS, "understood and agreed, eyes fully open."::

XO Cmdr Odan says:
CO: So our readings do confirm they need repairs, sir.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
COM: Packled: We will see what we can do.

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
XO: We do have spare crystals onboard.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
XO: Do those qoH even know how to breathe?

XO Cmdr Odan says:
CEO: Have a team on the ready to make those repairs if it comes to that.

Host Packled OPS says:
@COM: Huron: You make us go... you are smart.  ::grins and looks at others on bridge:: They are smart.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
CO: qoH? The CEO informs me we do have spare crystals on onboard to make on of the needed repair.

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
XO: Have Security ready to escort the Engineers, just in case. If nothing else, we can carry the parts for the Techs.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
COM: Packled: ::in a condescending tone:: Yes, we are smart.

FCO Ens T’Lar Bishara says:
CO: Maintaining distance as requested and we are moving alongside them.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
XO: Very well. Assemble a repair detail and let’s get them underway before they become a navigational hazard.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
CTO: Good plan, Commander.

FCO Ens T’Lar Bishara says:
CO: May I make a suggestion sir.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
FCO: Suggest away ensign.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
CO: Aye, sir. I suggest the CEO and CTO along with the personnel they need go on the ship to make the repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible. I will go with them.

FCO Ens T’Lar Bishara says:
CO: Before they leave the ship shouldn't we slap them with a transporter patch? Just incase they get into problems we should have a fast way of locating and beaming back quickly.

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
CEO: How many crew you need?

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
XO/FCO: Good ideas, both. Do it.

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
::has a gut feeling something is not right here and is glad he doesn't have to go on the ship::

FCO Ens T’Lar Bishara says:
XO: Maybe you should make the order to the transporter room to slap the Veridian patches on them.

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
*Martin*: Ensign, prepare to have several dilithium crystals ready for transport to the Packled vessel.

ACTION: OPS's gut makes a large gurgling noise. Seems he is hungry.

FCO Ens T’Lar Bishara says:
XO:I am but a lowly Ensign sir.

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
CTO: Just myself and one engineer, Commander.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
COM: Packled: Packled vessel, we are sending a team over to fix your ship.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
CEO/CTO: You two, along with your needed personnel will go on an AT with me.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
FCO: We will ask for the Veridian patches. Good idea. What is our ETA to be in transporter range?

Host Packled OPS says:
@COM: Huron: They will make us go?

Martin says:
*CEO*: I'll have it sent to the transporter room Holly.

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
::Nods.::  *Scoo/ Bee*: Get yourself ready for Security slash Porter duty.  We're the backup and assistants to the rest of the team.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
COM: Packled: They will make you go. They will be arriving shortly.  Huron out.

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
XO: Aye ma'am.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
OPS: Close the channel

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
XO: Aye Commander, I have one Security for each engineer and for yourself.  With the gold uniforms, we can "play" engineers and assistants.

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
::closes the channel:: CO: Channel closed.

FCO Ens T’Lar Bishara says:
XO: Don't forget the patches for transport emergency sir.

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
::Scans the Packled ship for a crew count.::

Host Packled OPS says:
@::grins and looks at others on bridge:: ALL: They are smart.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
FCO: I won't forget them, Ensign. ::nods::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
CTO: Keep a transporter lock on the members of the away team.

ACTION: OPS's gut makes a large gurgling noise. All on the bridge actually hear it.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
OPS: I want an open channel maintained to the away team at all times.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
CEO/CTO: Assemble your personnel in TR1. We will get patches for transport emergency before we beam to the ship.

FCO Ens T’Lar Bishara says:
::smiles and goes back to her duties::

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
CO: Aye, also have a full ship scan set to go off every few minutes. If they try anything, we should know pretty quick.

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
::nods to Odan:: XO: Meet you there ma'am.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
FCO: Make sure the TR1 personnel have the patches ready.

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
::thinking:: Self: Oh man, I need to eat something or I'm going to starve... CO: Yes, sir. ::preps the channel to the away team::

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
XO: Aye Commander.
*Scoo/Bee*: Meet us in Transporter Room 1, and grab 3 tool-kit-looking Tactical kits on the way.

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
::assigns another engineer to take over on the bridge and heads for the turbolift:: CTO: Coming Commander?

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
XO: Hurry back, Number One. We're losing time here.

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
CEO: On my way.  
Angeltra: You know what to do, see you in a few. ::Heads to the Turbo Lift.::

XO Cmdr Odan says:
CO: Aye, sir. We are heading to TR1 now. We only need those patches and we are good to go. ::Heads for the TL::

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
::steps inside and waits for Icky::

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
XO: Just a word of warning, the other security I have coming are kind of... lacking initiative. They'll do whatever you say, but can be a little dumb at times.  ::Steps inside the lift.::

XO Cmdr Odan says:
::Steps inside:: CTO: Good to know. As long as they do their job

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
::nudges Icky as she moves closer to him::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
CTO: Good thing they smell like wet fur. She wouldn't be able to tell them from the Packleds.

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
CTO/XO: I have to stop by engineering before we leave and pick up my kit.

XO Cmdr Odan says:
CEO: Aye. Let's do it fast, Cmdr.

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
::Looks over at CEO and smiles.::  CEO: OK, the pups need to grab some gear from the office, so they should be a minute or so.

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
::nods::

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
::seeing that there’s nothing more to do but wait for the away team to leave, leans back in his chair again::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
OPS: And as soon as your shift is over Ensi... Lieutenant, go get something to eat.  I don't need you passed out and tripping the rest of the bridge crew.

OPS LtJG Sahen says:
::thinking:: Self: Can't he ever remember my title now? I think he just doesn't want to accept it. ::grins::

CTO LtCmdr Ec’Thel’Ion says:
CEO: I'm going to put Scoo with you, Bee with Commander Odan, and I'll keep an eye on your other team member, probably Martin, right?

CEO LtCmdr Sparks says:
CTO: Martin will be coming I expect.

FCO Ens T’Lar Bishara says:
::makes sure of her heading and speed::

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