Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Nine (Mission #318)
“Dancing with the Devil – Part One”
Stardate 10703.10

Starring: 
Linda Baus as SM
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel’Ion
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
Isabelle Carreau as Chief Science Officer Lieutenant Neve Olympia Hayes

Special Guests:
Jon Benson as XO Commander Tibbs

NPC’s:
Lynda Anderson as Toir  
Gilles Leger as Ensign Lecsun
Linda Baus as OPS SB 129, CMO Dr. Stevens, Transporter Chief LeBoom, Duty SO
Pam Bruyere as EO Martin
Steve Weller as Angeltra

Mission Prologue:  

Shore leave is over.  The USS Huron is preparing to depart Starbase 129 where they will head to the planet, Kazar, in hopes to locate the missing science vessel, the USS Corneapolis.

The Corneapolis was last heard from about 2 weeks ago when they reported into Starfleet that they were researching a strange energy reading.  There have been no known threats in the area.  The science vessel has just disappeared.

But where did it go?  And why isn't there any traces of her?   The answer to those questions is about 40 light years from the Huron's current position.

The Huron is preparing to leave Starbase 129's space dock.  Let's hope the crew enjoyed their shore leave.  It may be a while before they see it again …

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in … “Dancing with the Devil”, Chapter One, “Little Green Leppies,” Stardate 10703.10

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ACTION:  As the FCO sits in her seat at helm, a loud noise is heard as she sits down.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Looks up and looks at the FCO.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Out loud: What in the name of all that holy was that?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Looking at the FCO funny.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge, reviewing latest Intel Reports on the Kazar system.::  Angeltra: Get the Level 5's started so we're ready to go.

Transporter Chief LeBoom says: 
*OPS/CEO*:  We are getting ready to transport the Captain's fire wine to his quarters.  You may see some internal transporter activity.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Finishes up the last of her reports in her office.:: Self: It just never ends. ::Throws the last padd on her desk.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Stands quickly.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Request permission to leave space dock from station control.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Monitors the transport buffers.::  LeBoom:  Acknowledged.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Looks at her chair.::

ACTION:  An access panel that leads to the Jeffries tubes in engineering is lying on the ground.  It appears that someone just forgot to put it back on.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  
COM: SB 129: USS Huron requesting permission to boogie.

OPS SB 129 says: 
@COM: Huron:  This is Starbase 129.  You are cleared for departure.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Hears LeBoom.:: *LeBoom*: Acknowledged and no funny stuff, ya hear?

Transporter Chief LeBoom says: 
*CEO*:  Funny stuff?  Ma'am, I would never ...

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Out loud: Okay, I think this is not funny.  Who is the wise guy?  ::Picks up the whoopee cushion in the air.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
COM: SB 129: Thanks for the hospitality 129.... see ya soon........... I hope.     XO: We have clearance, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Thank you, Lieutenant.       
FCO:  As soon as your ::pauses:: chair is finished, take us out, 1/4 impulse.

EO Martin says: 
::Spots an access panel on the deck and quickly puts it back on.:: Self: Sheesh, good thing Holly didn't see that.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Monitors the transport buffers.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Report Commander.

OPS SB 129 says:
@::Watches the docking clamps release the Huron.::

ACTION:  The transporter room crew begins transporting the Captain's fire wine to his quarters.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Sits back down.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Grins to herself at LeBoom's remark.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO: We are clear and free to navigate.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS: Thank you for the cushion.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Proceed Lieutenant.  Get us out.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  At this time, it appears that the Kazar region is politically quiet, but naturally active with unexplained phenomena.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO: Taking us out 1/4 impulse.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Blinks.:: FCO: Hmmm ?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Large numbers of disappearances, relatively speaking, thought to be due to ion storms, or something similar.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS: Well you are the only one that I know who would do something like that.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Very good.  Have all defensive systems ready for anything when we get there.  I don't want any surprises.

ACTION:  The Huron leaves at 1/4 impulse.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  As soon as we make the markers, set course for Kazar, warp factor 4.

ACTION:  Unknown to the crew, through the air duct vents on the bridge, there are two beady glowing eyes peering out.  To the crew, it's that eerie feeling they get when it feels like something is watching them.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Hands move across her console inputting the course for Kazar in and makes several alternate courses.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
FCO: Ensign Lecson has a mean sense of humor... I have actually seen him smile................. Ummmm once.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.

ACTION:  There is an odor by the access panel in engineering.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Shivers a little getting a funny feeling.::  Self:  whaaa

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Aye Sir, they always are ready as needed.  I'll set up with Lieutenant Hayes and her staff to try and find a way to track down these readings.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Shudders.::

ACTION:  The Huron approaches the outer markers.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Looks to the ceiling.::  Self:  Hmmmm, okay... that is weird.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Good, keep working with science we might need there information.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Looks left... right.... and around.:: 

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Approaching the outer markers.

ACTION:  The air on the bridge is beginning to get a bit stale and stuffy.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Leaves her office and heads for the main console.:: Martin:  So Ensign, everything up to snuff here?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
ALL:  Is it just me or does something not feel right?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Course laid in and ready for execution at warp four.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Proceed.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Frowns and coughs.::  XO:  Environmental systems seem a bit off, Sir.... Checking.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  No, sir.  You are correct. I sense something here but I don't know where it is and there is an odor as well.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Just got a report from Sickbay's Labs.  Seems they lost a few lizards, and need help tracking them down.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Executing, Sir.  Warp 4.

ACTION:  The Huron goes to Warp 4 heading toward Kazar.

EO Martin says:
::Sniffs the air for a moment.:: CEO: Just fine, Holly. All stations report nominal functions.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Give them some security teams to help then.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Thinks of WildWind for a minute.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: I'll get Alpha Team on it; keep 'em from getting antsy.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at Martin with a raised eyebrow.:: Martin: What's that look for?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  What’s the status of the environmental controls?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CTO:  Liz.................  oh for............   
*Maintenance*: Maintenance.... get some cattle prods and long extension.... Sickbay lost some lizards.... get someone on the bridge.... pronto !

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  We don't want to get antsy now, do we?  ::Grinning.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
:::Looks up from his console.:: XO: We have blocked air vents on the bridge, Sir.... Wild guess as to the cause?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Cattle prods, just how big are these lizards?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Scoo*: You guys are up.  Sickbay seems to have lost 4, repeat 4 Algolion Leppy Lizards.  Uh, update, 3 of them are pregnant females, possibly looking to lay eggs.  They need a hand finding them and SAFELY returning them.

EO Martin says:
CEO: Look ma'am? I wasn't aware I had a look.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: About a meter long, according to the report.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  What are creatures that big doing on the ship?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Trims the pitch just a tad.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
*Maintenance*: Maintenance.... LOW voltage cattle prods.... they’re pregnant.... I don't want some animal lover to get too irritated.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: They secrete an oil that's difficult to keep, but essential for producing...what was it again, ah yes, Phaser Burn Gel.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
*Sickbay*:  You had better keep a closer eye on your pets; get those creatures back.  We can't have this.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Martin: Now just a minute here Ensi....:: pauses :: What is that smell?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Thinking that it must be Denobulan.::  CTO:  Strange doctors.

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
*XO*:  Aye, Commander.  We usually keep them locked up pretty tightly, but someone fed them and forgot to close their cages.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  ETA to Kazar?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Sees a crewman pointing to the warp core area.:: Self: Oh great!  Now what? ::Walks towards the core.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO: Ummmm... I have some news you need to relay to the Captain.... "something" got into the Captain's win.... I have a report of 2 broken bottles and some green goo nearby.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: The Med Labs report they may be looking for a place to lay eggs, some place warm.  Maybe we can use that to ease the hunt?  Cut the ambient temperature?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Reaches the core rail and stares in amazement.:: Martin:  Martin!  What is that on my core?

ACTION:  The FCO receives a report that a lizard just laid 2 eggs in her quarters.  Her quarters are beginning to smell pretty bad because they produce a foul odor when they lay their eggs to ward off predators.

EO Martin says:
::Stares too.:: CEO: Looks like a momma lizard, Holly. See the eggs? ::Points.::

ACTION:  The FCO's quarters and engineering begin to fill with a foul smell of leppy lizard odor.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Seal those containers in a shield and have a look at it.  I'll inform the captain.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Martin: Well get her off my core and get someone to take those eggs to the science lab before I dump them into space with the rest of the garbage on this ship!

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Nods.::  XO:  Aye... we'll try. Sir.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Estimated time to the planet is 143.8 days, Sir at Warp 4.

ACTION: On the bridge, the crew can hear a piercing screeching noise coming from the air ducts.  And then a thump, thump, thump, and it is gone.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Increase to warp 6 and hold it there.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: That wasn't normal.

ACTION:  The FCO increases speed to warp 6.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Get a Security team here to find out what that was.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Looks in air ducts.::

ACTION:  Unknown to the Captain, there is a female leppy that was somehow transported with the first crates.  She has a few cuts on her, nothing serious, and her green gooey blood is seeping onto the Captain's floor.  Two eggs lay next to her.

ACTION:  As OPS looks in the air ducts, he sees a lizard moving away.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Removes air duct, takes out pocket phaser set on low stun and fires in the lizard.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Take Tactical, see if you can isolate any warm areas.  Seal the air ducts with containment forcefields, I'm going after it.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Self: This smell must be through the entire ship by now. ::Heads for the nearby supply cabinet and unlocks it before pulling out a canister of duct deodorizer.:: Self: This should do it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  What is it, Lieutenant?  One of those lizards?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO: Trying Sir... low stun.... that or... a reallllllllllllllly big cockroach.

ACTION:  As OPS fires on the lizard, it releases a foul smell into the vent that shoots back onto OPS, and then the lizard collapses.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: Did you hit it or...ugh, did it hit you?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*Bridge*: I'm going to purge the air ducts from here. Stand by.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Sneezes.:: 

ACTION:  As OPS steps back, the crew get a whiff of him, and he doesn't smell very pleasant.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Oh gosh, get rid of that thing.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Pulls off a hatch cover and depresses the canister bomb handle as she throws it into the opening.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
*CEO*: Purging is good.... I think I need a purging.... okay..... who in Biology did some gene splicing... I swear this lizard is part skunk.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Wrinkles nose.::  Out loud: EEewwww that stinks.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS/ XO: Smells like they have a defense mechanism.  Good to know in advance.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Rolls eyes.:: CTO: Thanks for the warning.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  I'll make a note of that.  ::Holding his nose.::

ACTION:  The air in the ducts are purged, and begin to get cleaner smelling.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO: Permission to go............... purge myself, Sir?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*OPS*: Any fresher up there yet?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Yes, by all means .. go purge .. please!

Duty SO: 
OPS:  Use tomato soup.  I hear it does wonders for the ::holds her nose:: smell.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*: Commander, you think someone could purge the air in my quarters as well.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
*CEO*: Yup.... thanks Chief.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Signals for Ensign Lecson to get back on watch.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Steps up to the duct and climbs in after the Lizard.::  *Transporter Room*: One of the lizards is about 20 Centimeters ahead of me, lock onto it and beam it back to the Med labs, please.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*FCO*: All the air vents should be clear by now, Lieutenant.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*: Thank you Commander.

OPS Lecson says:
::Enters bridge with a slight thud, thud.::  OPS:  New cologne, Sir?

ACTION:  The Chief Tactical Officer receives a comm that the Captain found a lizard and two eggs in his quarters, and his quarters are beginning to smell .. badly.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Points to Operations.:: Lecson: Take over... beware of lizards... ::Heads to the turbolift.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*Toir*: Since you are in my quarters would you get WildWind into his cage and remove the lizard, please. I don't need that thing in my quarters.

OPS Lecson says:
::Stands at Operations and runs a status check.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CEO*: Request from on high, Captain's quarters are what I think should be the last lizard nest, but his quarters need "refreshing" if you have the means.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Martin: Got that mess cleaned up next to the core?

Transporter Chief says:
*CTO*:  Got it, Sir.  ::Locks onto the lizard and transports it directly to sickbay.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
*Sickbay*:  How many of those lizards are there?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Climbs back out of the duct when it's clear.::  Lecson: Ah, thought I felt the gravity switch, good to see you.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*CTO*: Icky, I've already deodorized all the ducts on the ship, but I'll administer another blast.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CEO*: Thanks, never boring out here, is it?

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
XO:  Four all together, Commander.  Two have been beamed here.

EO Martin says:
CEO: Last of the "mess" Holly.  ::Carries the lizard and eggs away.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Scan and see were the other 2 are.  Let’s get them all back home.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Adjusts the heading by .007 degrees starboard.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*CTO*:  Boring is not in an engineer's vocabulary, Icky.

Toir says:
*FCO*: Understood.  I will do as you ask.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Captain's quarter’s has one.  
*Transporter Chief*: Got another in the Captain's quarters for beam back, when you get a second.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  And where is the other?

Transporter Chief says:
*CTO*:  I got it on internal scans.  I'm beaming her now.  Do you know where the others are?  ::Beams the lizard to sickbay.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Toir carefully takes WildWind and puts him in his cage and removes the lizard from T'Lar's quarters despite a loud squawking from Wild Wind.::

Toir says:
*FCO*: Now what do you want me to do?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: I think the last two are being manually carried, one from Engineering, and one from Lieutenant Bishara's quarters.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*Toir*: Return him to the science labs.

ACTION:  As Martin carries the lizard toward sickbay, the lizard is releasing a foul-smelling odor onto him.  But the lizard seems to like Martin.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*Toir*: Don't forget the eggs too.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Good, now that we got that over with.

ACTION:  The Huron approaches a star system they must pass through that contains high amounts of radiation.

Toir says:
*FCO*: I will get them on the way back.

EO Martin says:
Lizard:  Ewww, you really do stink, you know.  ::Enters the lab barely able to catch his breath.:: 
All: Someone take her place.

ACTION:  As Toir picks up the lizard, it sticks its tongue out and licks him.  It likes the body heat.

Angeltra says: 
XO: Radiation levels are rising from the star we're passing, raising shields to compensate.

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
Martin:  Awwhh, my other female lizard, I see, or rather smell.  Thank you for bringing her home.  ::Smiles at him and passes him some tomato soup.::  You're going to need this.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  How long would it take to navigate around the system?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Calculating it now, Sir.

EO Martin says:
::Takes the soup.:: CMO: I will?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO: 45 days, Sir.  The field spreads out over a large area of space.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
*Sickbay*:  I need a doctor here, on the double.

EO Martin says:
::Shrugs.:: CMO: Oh here are her eggs. ::Pulls them from his pocket and gently hands them to the doc.::

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
Martin:  It's for bathing with.  ::Chuckles and takes the lizard.::  Unlike you, I've grown accustomed to her smell.  She's really not so bad once she gets to know you.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Can you calibrate the shields to compensate for the radiation?

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
::Places the lizard in her cage and takes the eggs.::  Martin:  Thank you.

Toir says:
::Arrives in the lab and looks at the CMO.::

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
::Overhears the Executive Officer.::  *XO*:  Sir?  What can I help you with?

Toir says:
CMO:  I have a present for you.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
*CMO*:  I need you to monitor radiation levels building on the ship from this star system we are passing through.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Shouldn't be a problem, unless it's a very powerful, broad spectrum field.  Let's see...yup, no problem, completely manageable with the shields.

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
Toir:  Can you please just set her in her cage?  You can put the eggs in there as well.  It seems we have an emergency I must attend to on the bridge.

EO Martin says:
::Leaves the lab, soup in hand.:: Self: This should be interesting.

Toir says:
CMO: Gladly, but I have to go back and get the eggs.

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
Toir:  Here's a can of tomato soup. ::Passes a can to him.::  You're going to need it to get the smell out.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Very good, keep a close eye on it.  We don't want to get sick.

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
*XO*:  On my way, Commander.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Be prepared to get us out fast if it proves too much for us.

Toir says:
::Takes the can of soup.:: CMO: Thanks and I will be right back with the eggs.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Already have that figured out, Sir.

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
Toir:  Please don't forget to close their cage then.  And thank you.  ::Heads out of sickbay, leaving the Medical Officer in charge while he's gone, taking the nearest TurboLift to the bridge.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Reroute more power to the shields.  We might need them.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Oversees the cleanup in main engineering.:: All: Don't miss any of that, men. I want this place as shiny as a bar of latinum.

Toir says:
CMO: Not a problem, my Imzadi wouldn't want it back in her quarters.

ACTION:  Engineering sees a slight drain on their systems due to power re-routing, but nothing to be alarmed about.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Good Lieutenant.  Keep up the good work.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Get the shields rigged up so that no more than 2/3 of the emitters are active at any one time, and have them rotate, each third on for two hours, then off for one to recover.

OPS Lecson says:
::Stares at the power consumption curves and notes it.::

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
::Exits the TurboLift and walks onto the bridge.::  XO:  I'll take over the secondary science console, Commander.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CMO:  Good to see you, doctor.  Keep me informed of the radiation levels.  If it gets too dangerous, let me know and we'll get out and fast.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  How long till we pass through this system?

Toir says:
::Locks the cage and runs for the turbolift and races back for the eggs.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO: 8 Days, Sir.

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
::Pulls up the radiation levels on the science console.::  XO:  I don't believe there is a problem here.  The more intense radiation we will not even come close to.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Thank you, Lieutenant.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says: 
CMO:  Just want to be sure we are safe doctor.

ACTION:  As the Huron travels through the radiation cloud, the stars begin to fade and the space just appears dark.

Toir says:
::Enters quarters and gently picks up the eggs and goes back to the science lab and puts the eggs into the cage and locks it again and makes sure the other cages are locked as well.::

OPS Lecson says:
::Frowns.::

OPS Lecson says:
::Begins to check the sensor readings.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Sees the view screen go dark.::  OPS:  Is that an effect of the radiation?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Walks back to the main console and checks the readings.::

OPS Lecson says:
::Frowns.::

OPS Lecson says:
::Scratches head and makes a noise similar to nails scratching on a blackboard.::

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
CTO:  You should not have a problem with shields through any of this, Commander.  ::Places emphasis on the words "should not".::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Shivers from the sound.::  OPS:  Don't do that.  ::Pauses.::  Report.

OPS Lecson says:
::Begins a detailed scan again.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  With the lizard situation handled, I'm going to send Security squads around with Tricorders to make sure that there's no areas of the ship overly exposed to radiation, better safe than sorry.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Good idea, Commander; keep me posted.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self:  Oh joy, this is going to be very interesting.

OPS Lecson says:
::Grunts.:: XO: Nothing to report...............  yet  ... Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Then why is everything black?

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
*CEO*:  Ma'am, it looks as though we're entering a dark area of space.  Are you having any issues in engineering?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Any trouble navigating in the dark space?  
OPS/FCO:  Or is it just visual?

ACTION:  There is a dark eerie calm surrounding the Huron outside.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*CMO*:  Everything is operating normally here, Doctor. Why do you ask?

OPS Lecson says:
::Grunts.::  XO:  I... have no idea... sensors show.............. nothing.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Navigating in the dark is difficult to say the least.

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
*CEO*:  Have you looked out the window lately?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  What does your navigational sensors tell you?  ::Walks to the FCO's console.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*CMO*: Doctor, this is engineering, not the observation deck, you know.

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
::Continues to run with scans.::  Self out loud:  This is .. odd.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO: This wouldn't be a dark cloud nebula that has been bombarded with some type of radiation?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Turns his head.::  CMO:  What is it?

CMO Dr. Stevens says:
*CEO*:  Right .. well we're in a dark area of space.  There's no stars.  It's just .. dark.

OPS Lecson says:
XO:  I recommend we get out of this nebula.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Well according to my navigational readings, we are on course for Kazar.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  What is around us though and if you say nothing........

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  All I know is that it is a radiation field of some kind.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Let’s see what we find out first.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Runs active scan to see if any vessels are within scanning range.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*CMO*: Well if I have any problems, you'll be the first to know.  ::Mumbles yeah right.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  As long as you see nothing in the way and sensors are not effected, keep on course.

OPS Lecson says:
::Rolls eyes.:: 

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Understood, Sir.

ACTION:  As the Huron continues on course, the radiation begins to get stronger.  On the viewscreen in front of them there is a ribbon of light headed in their direction.

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