Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Two (Mission #311)
“A Helping Hand, Part One”
Stardate 10701.20

Starring: 
Linda Baus as SM 
Isabelle Carreau as Executive Officer Commander Anya Odan
Pam Bruyere as Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks
Lynda Anderson as Flight Control Officer Ensign T’Lar Bishara 
Gilles Leger as Operations Officer Lieutenant Jara Esso

Absent:
Topper Loghry as Commanding Officer Captain Q’tor
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel’Ion

NPC’s:
Linda Baus as Lieutenant Exxo, TO Duty Officer
Pam Bruyere as EO Martin

Mission Prologue:  

The USS Huron is two days from the planet Saltok, where they will assist the supply freighter, the USS Catalina, with re-supplying the colony.  They have been following the Catalina and traveling for 34 days at Warp 4, and are acting as an escort due to recent sightings of Breen vessels in the Saltok area.

During those 34 days, there have been no signs of any Breen or any other hostile vessels along the way.  Could it be that Starfleet is just being a bit paranoid?

An intruder was discovered when the cargo was being beamed to the Huron's cargo bay.  It was finally determined that the stowaway was a little kitten, and her mother was also found in the crate but had been found dead.

After further investigation by Dr. Dugan, the veterinarian onboard, it was determined the mother cat had ingested a poison.  Although the kitten was weak from not having eaten for two days, the vet was able to treat the kitten with antibiotics for ingesting poison from the mother.

Additional questions have now been raised by the Veterinarian as to where these cats came from and how they got into the crates that were transported onboard the Huron.  And why would anyone want to harm two cats?  The vet has filed a report with Starfleet requesting the incident be looked into further.

In the meantime, the vet is seeking a home for the homeless kitten in hopes that one of the crew will step forward and take responsibility for caring for her.  The kitten will most likely live with the handicap of a limp from the injury that it received, and so Dr. Dugan just wants to be sure that the kitten gets a good home.

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in … “A Helping Hand”, Chapter Two, “Facing Deception,” Stardate 10701.20

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FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
::At helm.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::In cargo bay one going over the transporter procedures one last time.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::In her chair on the bridge.::

ACTION:  A Level One Diagnostic begins on the Tactical Systems, taking all tactical and sensor systems offline.  The Diagnostic will take 5 hours to complete the cycle.  External communications also go down, and communications with the Catalina are severed.  Comm badges however are still working.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Enters the bridge whistling.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO: What's our ETA, Ensign Bishara?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO: ETA To planet 2 days, Sir.

ACTION:  The Catalina continues its course toward Saltok.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO: Thank you.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Watches the relief leave and sits down at OPS.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
OPS: Lt Jara.  Good day.  Anything to report in OPS?

ACTION:  The Huron drops out of warp, and the warp drive goes offline.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Finishes up with the crew chief and heads back to main engineering.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Suddenly "feels" the mood of the ship change.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO: I just lost warp.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO: Lost warp? How is that possible?

ACTION:  Helm is non-responsive.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
*CEO*: Sir, what happened?  I have no response to helm.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Brows quickly over the diagnostics.:: XO: Quick check shows everything fine. But then again.... I have been wrong before.  ::Scans the area.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*Bridge*: This is Chief Sparks. Did we just drop out of warp?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
*CEO*: Yes, we did.  What happened?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Hurries to the turbolift.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO: Sir, I have no helm control.

ACTION:  Engineering shows Level 1 Diagnostic now being started in engineering.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*CEO*: Get your engineering team on the job. It seems we have lost helm control.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Checks the operating systems.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*FCO*: You're asking me?  What are you people doing up there?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
OPS: Operating systems, Lieutenant?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
::Hands run over the control board.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Frowns.:: XO: Sensors are down, Sir.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
*CEO*: Sir, it seems that someone in engineering started a level one diagnostic and didn't let anyone know.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO/OPS: Any hint on what is causing this?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*: I'm on it, Commander, but do you have any idea what's happened?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO: Only a level one diagnostic will cause that.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Question is who ordered it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*CEO*: Out of the blue, Commander.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Mumbles under her breath something about idiots.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO: Can you check the system to see how it was ordered?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO: I can try, Sir.  But with the systems in the level one diagnostic loop it might not let me in.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Mumbles under her breath wondering where the Captain is.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*: You realize this means its going to be a while until I can get this problem fixed right?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
OPS:  Any suggestions OPS as to what/who did this?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
Self: This is not good.  I remember my engineering days.  What idiot would do this and not warn the bridge?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*CEO*: Sadly, yes, I realize.  Do you best. There must be a way to stop those diagnostics, no?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO: Sir.... I have something... deck 5 ... security office?  Ummm... That is the source of troubles... or so the computer says so.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Enters main engineering and looks around for Martin.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  No, Sir.  Once level one diagnostic is initiated you can't stop it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
OPS:  Anyone in that office right now?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Oh I can stop the diagnostics but you don't want to know how.  Sparks out.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO:  We can stop self destruct but not a diagnostic?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO:  Now... Ummm... the source is engineering. 

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Yes, Sir, that is about the size of it.  I used to be a Chief Engineering Officer and I know once it is started you have to let it cycle through.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO:  Someone mucked up with my computer, Sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Martin:  Martin, who ordered a level one diagnostic initiated?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Sighs as she hears OPS comments.::  OPS:  So even your computer is acting up.  Try another station and see if you get the same results.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO:  The console outside the CEO's office is the source now.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO:  I'll make sure that Starfleet knows my displeasure of not being able to stop diagnostics once they are undergoing.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO: I understand your frustration, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*CEO*:  OPS reports that a console outside your office is at the source of part of this.  Please check it out.

EO_Martin says: 
CEO:  I'm trying to find out, Holly, but so far all I've been able to find is that someone pre-programmed the computer to drop us out of warp.  Still searching though.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO:  I am now getting sources... bouncing all over the ship. This is ludicrous, Sir.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Virus?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO:  Could very well be.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
::Closes eyes.:: Self:  Not again please.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Already there, Commander.  Martin has discovered some tampering with the computer systems.  Seems we were pre-programmed to drop out of warp.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*CEO*:  Pre programmed by whom?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Still searching, Commander. I'll have to get back to you.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Frowns.::  XO:  The program was written 34 days ago, I think.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO: The day we left the starbase, Sir.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO: That is about the same time we stopped at the starbase and picked up the cargo, the bio signature of the dead cat and Lt. Jara, Sir.

ACTION:  Three escape pods from Deck 18 are launched using back-up power into space, all going in different directions.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
OPS:  Before we left?  But who would have done that?  ::Tries to remember what happened on the ship 34 days ago.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO:  Do you have access to access logs to see if anyone besides crew had access to the ship prior to our departure?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*CEO*:  Aye. Thanks.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
Self:  What the heck........

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO:  KHEST!  Sir.... we just lost 3 escape pods... so much for my grand exit.... ::Mumbles.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Sir, I show three escape pods being launched.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Sees the launch of the pods and slams a fist on the console.:: Martin:  Check that out and find out who ordered that launch!

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  With sensors down I can't scan to see who is in them.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO/OPS:  Anyone in those escape pods?  Who released them?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO:  Damn. ... Sorry.... It feels like we are stuck in a puzzle with a missing piece.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Unknown but with what has happened, it is anyone’s guess.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO:  I don't know, Sir... external sensors still down.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO/OPS:  We don't have external sensors.  But we have internal.  Can we know who accessed the pods' panels or something?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Commander, we're having a serious of engineering malfunctions down here.  I need to shut down all non essential systems until I can figure this mess out.

ACTION:  Shuttle bay personnel report that someone has entered the Type-10 personnel shuttle on Deck 4, and has blasted a hole in the shuttle bay door.  Whoever they are, they are exiting the Huron.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
All:  Holy hanna.  Shuttle bay doors just been blown and there is a shuttle leaving.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO/OPS: Is tactical offline too? I guess so? Why not put the whole ship in diagnostics, right?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO:  Shuttle bay personnel report someone just stole one of our shuttles... Permission to go get the “him” back?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*CEO*:  Do it.  We have pods and shuttles leaving.  Quite the mayhem.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Martin: Get repair teams to the shuttle bay stat.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Exactly, Sir, but I am wanting to know who has one of my type 10 shuttles and is leaving.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
OPS:  Do it.  We need to regain some control.

ACTION:  The shuttle takes off in the direction of the freighter.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Gets up from OPS.::  XO: How much force am I allowed to use Sir?  ::Walks to the turbolift.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
OPS: Try to stun first... I would like a face to face with the joker.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Commander, this malfunction sequence seems to have been set by someone that had knowledge of the Huron's systems. They've managed to breach the security codes as well.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO:  Let's hope the Catalina wakes up and comes to our help.

ACTION:  The Huron receives a hail from the shuttle.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
COM: Suttt.........  ::Stops dead.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  We are being hailed from the shuttle, Sir.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO: That might help.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*CEO*:  Maybe a crewmember?  Past crew?  Keep on your investigation.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
*TransporterRoom1*:  Chief... transport me to the shuttle bay.... inside another type 10 shuttle.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*Shuttle*:  Cmdr Odan here.  Who are you?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Will do, ma'am.  Sparks out.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Looks at the FCO while waiting, hoping, for a reply.::

Lt. Exxo says: 
@*XO*:  Commander Odan .. ::Grins and gives the Commander a sneer..::  So good of you to lend me your shuttle.  Now don't try and follow me, y'all here?  ::Cackles evilly.:: Oh .. that's right.  You can't!  You don't have warp.  In fact, you don't even have weapons.

ACTION:  OPS is transported to a shuttle.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
::Looks as the OPS officer is transported.:: XO: This is not good, Sir. Not good at all.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Begins the pre-flight sequence.::

Lt. Exxo says: 
@*XO*:  That's right.  You don't know me.  I'm Lieutenant Exxo.  I bet about now you're thinking about trying your tractor beam.  ::Snickers out loud.::  Nope, I'm afraid that won't work either.  And you may want to retrieve those escape pods.  ::Grins.::  Right about now …., your sensors should be coming back online.

ACTION:  Huron's sensors begin to come online, but tactical and engineering systems are still going through diagnostics.  They have another 4 1/2 hours to complete their cycle.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Lt. Exxo?  Who the heck........

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
*XO*: Shuttle Bay to bridge... this shuttle is stuck in a level 1 diagnostic. Permission to kill the one responsible?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*Shuttle*:  Lieutenant Exxo?  We will get you one way or another.  Believe me.  I've wasted enough saliva already on you.  ::Kills the comm to that shuttle.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO:  Exxo?  Who's that?  Check the roster.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Checking, Sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Martin: I'm going to try and move some of these systems to the backup.  Stand by to switch helm over on my mark.

ACTION:  The Huron receives another hail from Lieutenant  Exxo's shuttle.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  I have finally scanned the life pods.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Tries to shut down the shuttle's computer completely.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*OPS*:  The one responsible is outside, Lieutenant Jara. You are in with no tactical, no? Therefore no shooting possible...

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO:  What did you get from the pods?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Martin:  Now!

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
*XO*: The day is young, Sir... still trying to get a shuttle working smaller computer...

ACTION:  The backup systems come up for a moment and then go dead.

EO_Martin says:
::Begins to switch over the helm systems.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Tries to manually start the shuttle with no computer.::

ACTION:  The shuttle continues to hail the Huron.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*OPS*:  When you get that shuttle to work, you can go after him.  Try to disable his shuttle first and capture him.  I want him alive.  He played with us, why should HE be the only one having fun?

EO_Martin says:
CEO:  No go, Holly.  Something seems to have shut the backup down as well.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Sir, I have the sensors back and well sir it is telling me that the shuttle now is headed toward the planet Bryma which is half way between Saltok and Hakton.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO:  Why is it headed there?  Any luck on finding who Exxo is?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Continues to try and wipe the computer and clean the memory of all commands.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*CEO/OPS*:  Does the name Exxo ring any bells to any of you?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Stills ignores the hails.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Also sir, the escape pods, contain two human life signs and one Betazoid life sign, all unconscious and one feline sign is in the life pods.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Still looking, Sir.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
*XO*:  Nothing working at the moment Commander.... permission to throw rocks at him?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  According to what I know he is ex-Starfleet Intelligence, Sir.

Lt. Exxo says: 
@Self:  Gee, I hope I calculated the right amount of oxygen for each of them.  ::Pauses.::  Oh no ::said sarcastically:: .. I forgot to account for the extra oxygen for that kitten.  Maybe she can hold her breath.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*CEO*:  Exxo?  Sounds familiar.....oh yes, I remember something about ex Starfleet Intel.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Sir, the escape pods only have four hours of Oxygen.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
*Lt. Exxo*: This is Huron. Ens. Bishara, here what in the name of the rings of Betazed do you think you are doing?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
Self:  I know this fool and he is a fool's backside.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  I know that he is ex-Starfleet Intelligence

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
FCO:  So we need to find a way to retrieve the pods.  We need at least one shuttle working to go after them.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Yes, Sir, and I will do it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
*CEO*:  FCO just said that too, ex-Starfleet Intelligence.  Not good, as this means he is highly trained.

Lt. Exxo says: 
@*FCO*:  I do admit, I thought you would have been smart enough to know that your biofilters were not set strong enough to actually pick up that kitten's biosign.  The signal your transporters picked up was mine.  The kitten was just a decoy.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
*OPS*:  Any luck with the shuttle?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  And so am I, Sir.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Curses in Andorian, Klingon and Romulan while trying to get the shuttle going.::

Lt. Exxo says: 
@*FCO*:  And I took care of that mother cat when she tried to bite me.  She won't be doing “that” no more!  I just really wish that stupid little kitten would have stayed put.  I wouldn't have had to pin its paw under one of the heavy pieces of equipment then to get it to stay.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
*XO*: Yes, Sir... lots of luck... all bad.... for now.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
FCO:  Stop talking to him.  He is just wasting our time and preventing us from working this out as fast as possible.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Commander, we need security to sweep all decks just in case that Exxo left more surprises.

Lt. Exxo says: 
@*FCO*:  Well, I must be going now .. Got a freighter to catch!  Tudaloo!  ::Closes the comm channel and warps toward the freighter again.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
*OPS*:  Luck is said to be 50/50.  So it should soon be your turn to win.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Kicks the computer and tries to restart the computer again.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
*CEO*:  Good idea.  Will have the Tactical Officer on duty to send a team.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO: Sir, I want that fool badly.  He is supposed to be behind bars.

ACTION:  The shuttle OPS is in appears to have just finished the diagnostic.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
TO_Duty:  Please have a team sweep the ship and make sure everything is in order.  Report anything remotely out of the ordinary... including more kittens!

TO Duty Officer says: 
XO:  On it right away, Ma'am.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Permission to take the shuttle that has finished its diagnostic and retrieve the escape pods.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
FCO:  OPS is already down there.  Have him use it.  I would prefer you sticking here.  As soon as our diagnostics are over we are pursuing that clown.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Understood, Sir.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
*OPS*:  I have a shuttle that is finished its diagnostics.  XO suggests that you use it for the escape pod retrieval.

EO Martin says:
CEO:  Holly, I've managed to divert some systems to a level four now, so the level one will bypass those systems.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
*XO*: I have it... I'm outta here, Sir.  ::Powers up the engines and the weapons systems.::

ACTION:  Engineering systems are now at Level 4 Diagnostics.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
*OPS*:  We have to rescue the people in the shuttle pods before the oxygen runs out in 4 hours.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
#::Exits the ship and begins scanning for the shuttle.::  *XO*: Plenty of time to take care of business... understood, Sir.  ::Scans.:: 

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
#Self:  Come out.. Come out wherever you are!

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
FCO:  Keep an eye on our shuttle out there.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
Self:  He better get those pods fast.  I want Lieutenant Exxo in the brig.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
*CEO*:  What is the progress?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Understood, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
FCO:  Let's hope Jara is a fine pilot and strategist.  We won't be of much help to him in this one.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Well, Commander, we've managed to divert a few systems to a level four now so that the main computer will by pass them. That should shorten the time by an hour or so.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
*CEO*:  Good work.  Keep me updated.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*: Yes, ma'am. Sparks out.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  He better take care of my shuttle.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
#::Jams the shuttle in full impulse and rushes towards Exxo's shuttle and the freighter.::

ACTION:  Sensors determine one of the escape pods has less than 30 minutes of oxygen left.  It's the one with the kitten.

EO_Martin says:
CEO:  Holly, I think we can get helm up but it will be sluggish.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Sir I have ....oh no.....

ACTION:  Another escape pod has less than 10 minutes of oxygen.  It's the one with Toir in it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
FCO:  As far as I care, he can make a few scratches on the shuttle if it helps him get Exxo in the brig!

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
*CEO*: You better get me some maneuvering and fast.  The pod that has that kitten in it is going to run out of air in less than 30 minutes.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
FCO:  Only the kitten is in that one?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Sir, I will have that man in the brig if I have to get out and do it myself.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO: Yes, Sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*Bridge*: Try helm now. I think we may have some power.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO: Correction, Sir, the Vet and the kitten are in that one.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
#::Attempts to lock phasers on Exxo's shuttle.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
FCO:  If it had been only the kitten.... How far is Jara's shuttle?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
*OPS*:  Any luck?  Do you think you'll be able to catch Exxo with your shuttle?  If not, we have some pods in need of urgent help.

ACTION:  OPS's phasers can not lock onto Exxo's shuttle, which has warped out of sight.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
#::Mumbles way too far.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Jara is traveling at warp 5 and we won't catch him, Sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Checks to see if any of the transporters are working yet.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
#*XO*:  Urgent help, Sir?  We had 4 hours?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Sir, I have impulse.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
*OPS*:  One pod only has 30 minutes left.  It is the pod with the cat and our vet.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
Self:  Hold on Toir Lorin, hold on.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
FCO:  Impulse... it's a start... I guess you can start moving us where the pods are...

ACTION:  The Huron's sensors detect Exxo's shuttle fast approaching the Catalina.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
#::Turns the shuttle 180 degrees around.::  *XO*: Understood. ::Scans the escape pods.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO:  Understood, Sir.  But, Sir, I also show that the Lieutenant’s shuttle is approaching the Catalina fast, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
FCO:  We will have to believe that Catalina will be able to hold on for a little while.  We need to rescue those pods and have Jara come back.  Then, we can head towards the Catalina.  We should have more systems back online then.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Commander, I have transporters back up now.  You can beam those people in the pods back providing we are within range.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
#::Gets the shuttle as quickly as possible to the escape pods.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
*CEO*:  Good, Commander.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
*OPS*:  We have transporter back up and impulse.  We will move closer and try to beam those you can't reach.

EO Martin says:
CEO: That's going to cost us, Holly. I mean the bioreadings are one thing but the mass reading for the pods......

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
FCO:  When in range, beam them in sickbay.  I want them checked up and then interrogated as to why they were in there...

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO: Understood, Sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Martin:  I know, Martin, and believe me if there was any other way.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*Bridge*: Do we have those people yet?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
#::Gets the shuttle to the farthest escape pod.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
*CEO*: Nope. I asked OPS to get the ones he could and we would get the rest.  I don't want us to overuse our transporters.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Concentrate on the biosigns Commander, the pods can wait.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
*CEO*:  Indeed.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan2 says:
FCO/*OPS*:  Lieutenant Jara and Ensign Bishara, coordinate the rescue of people.  Pods themselves will wait.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
#::Mumbles.::  *XO*:  Sensors show all clear... permission to begin a chase towards Exxo. I have warp 3. I may get there late, but I can get there, Sir.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
XO: Understood.

ACTION:  The occupants of the pods are transported to sickbay.  The pods are still in space.

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