Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Twenty-Four (Mission #333)
“Dissension Among Us – Part Seven”
Stardate 10707.07

Cast of Characters:
Commanding Officer    	Captain Q’tor, House of Quveq 	played by     	Topper Loghry
Executive Officer		Commander Naug 			played by	Jon Benson 
Chief Tactical Officer 	Commander Ec’Thel’lon		played by   	Steve Weller 
Chief Engineering Officer Commander Holly Sparks 	played by   	Pam Bruyere 
Flight Control Officer	Lieutenant JG T’Lar Bishara	played by     	Lynda Anderson 

Absent:
Chief Science Officer	Lieutenant Neve Olympia Hayes	played by     	Isabelle Carreau

NPC’s:
OPS									played by	Jon Benson
Klingon Speaker							played by	Jon Benson
Angeltra								played by	Steve Weller

Mission Prologue:  

Last week on the USS Huron …

The crew has left the Klingon vessel chagut and is aboard the USS Huron.  They are now on a chase for three frigates and a D'deridex vessel believed to carry the stolen technology of harnessing the Omega Molecule.

The other 3 frigates have attacked and destroyed a supply freighter, and they are headed toward Romulan space, away from the Huron and away from the other frigates.  The Captain has notified Starfleet Command, and ships have been dispatched to intercept the frigate attackers.

Question is .. which group of vessels has the Omega technology?  And is the Huron chasing the right group?  Even if the Huron catches the right group, do they even stand a chance in hell at defeating them?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in “Dissension Among Us”, Chapter Seven, “Wild Moose Chase,” Stardate 10707.07

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ACTION:  The Chief Science Officer is in a Turbolift and on her way to the bridge when she feels a big rumbly in her tummy.  Must be something she ate.  She holds her stomach, and all of a sudden .. SQUIRT!  She is hit with a bad case of uncontrollable diarrhea just as the doors to the Turbolift open to the bridge.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*10010/01001*: Yes, I do know how long it'll take, but we need a Level 3 on all Tactical systems, including the Brig Forcefields.  Get it done!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::In the turbo lift on the way to the bridge.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Standing in front of his chair staring at the view-screen.::

ACTION:  Davlosian Operations is sending out emergency alerts to any vessels in the area asking for assistance from their recent attack from the chagut.  They are asking for any vessels to subdue the crew that transported to the Huron so that they can be brought back to answer for what they have done.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  Get me through to the Klingon High Command on a secure channel.

OPS says: 
XO:  On it, Sir, and also Davlosian operations is asking all ships to subdue us.  ::Hails the High Command.::

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Already flying the Huron like a bat out of hell towards the Romulan ships.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  It seems that Davlos is looking for us.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra:  Tac 1 check out okay?  Need everything on full operation.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Arrives on the bridge and heads for the main engineering station.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Let them look.

OPS says:
XO: Sir, I have the High Command on audio only.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Flies like a drunken sailor just a tad to avoid a solid scan lock.::

ACTION:  The Chief Science Officer hightails it back to her quarters to change her uniform.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: Sir, I have the Klingon High Command on audio.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: They say things get worse before they get better.  If that's the case, we're in for a great time in the future.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Maybe so, but I'm still not convinced that chasing ghosts is a good thing.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Continues to look for a shorter route and finds one through Klingon space.::  CO:  Sir, I have a real short cut, but it is through Klingon space.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: High Command:  Klingon High Command, this is Q'tor, son of Q'von of the High Council, and leader of the House of Qaveq.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Take it.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks over her screen as she reviews the readings displayed before her.::

Klingon Speaker says: 
@COM: Huron:  What do you want?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  That's only part of the problem.  I don't think most of what's going on is a good thing.  That's why I think the "payback" may be really good for us.  If we live through it that is.  At least the ship's starting off in good shape.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  Understood going to Klingon space.  ::Inputs the commands.  The Huron heads for Klingon space.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  How long till we intercept?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods.::  CTO:  Why is there always a payback?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Might have been the wrong choice of words.  This is a good kind of payback, good treatment to make up for the mess we're sorting through now.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: High Command:  I am currently in command of the Federation Starship Huron in pursuit of a fleet of Romulan vessels.  We will be entering Klingon space in order to try and cut them off. These same Romulans are also responsible for the Romulan violation of Klingon space recently.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: High Command:  I request assistance from the Empire in capturing, or destroying these p'taH.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  We pay the price for doing our jobs?  How thoughtful.  ::Mumbles under her breath about getting themselves into these situations in the first place.::

Klingon Speaker says: 
@COM: Huron:  We will dispatch our closest vessel and hold position on the border and await their arrival.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: High Command:  I am sending you the coordinates of the Romulan ships.  I do not have time to await their arrival.  Send them straight to the Romulans!

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  We're paying the price now I think.  ::Laughs.::  Sorry, didn't mean to make this an in depth discussion.  Was meant as a joke, saying...never mind, didn't work I guess.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Icky as much as I love you, your sense of humor is so uniquely Andorian.  ::Grins and gives him a wink.::

Klingon Speaker says: 
@COM: Huron:  We will dispatch a vessel along the border and intercept IF they cross into our space, nothing more.

ACTION:  Two Starfleet vessels, a Sovereign and Nebula class, are moving to overtake the 3 attacking frigates.  They will reach their position in 30 minutes.  There are another two Starfleet vessels, a Defiant and Galaxy Class, answering the call to intercept the frigates, but they are 45 minutes away.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir, do you want me to plot a course through Klingon space past Amar and come out by Sherman's Planet to cut down on time?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: Yes, just head them off.  I don't care where.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Sorry, thought it was twistedly optimistic.  All this "preparation" to see if we'll be ready is maddening.  I know the ship is ready, now it's just double checking.  Making sure neither my teams or yours missed anything in Tactical.  Wish it was over and done, one way or another.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  Inputting the course now, Sir.

ACTION:  The 3 frigates continue to move toward Romulan space.  The D'deridex and her 3 companion vessels increase speed to maximum warp to intercept.  They are 10 minutes to their arrival.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  Course laid in and ready to be executed at max warp.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Can you push those engines anymore so we close the gap?

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  I can modify the course as we go, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Turns to the Executive Officer.::  XO:  I can, Sir, if you want to risk an overload.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Keep the Romulans on scanners.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Do whatever it takes.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Take her as fast as she'll run.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Adjusts Shield Nuations to the most effective range against Romulan Disruptors.::  CO: Aye Captain.  Diagnostics are about complete; setting us up for max effect against Romulan weapons.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Aye Sir, I'll see what I can do.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
XO:  I will Sir and watch the manifold temps at the same time.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  If you can get us to the Romulans at the same time as the other Starfleet vessels I'll do everything I can to make sure Starfleet gives you a raise.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  You got it, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Now it’s a set and wait till the action.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Sends a text message to engineering to prepare for more acceleration.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  We will be victor.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Hands fly over the board and inputs a course that goes through Klingon space and comes out on the far side of Briar Patch close to the Hromi Cluster and between Starbase 24 and the Azure Nebula on the starboard side.::

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  Course laid in and executed at max warp.

ACTION:  A pinging is heard coming from the engines as the Flight Control Officer pushes them.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  I know we're outgunned by the Romulans, but we have maneuverability on our side.  Work out an attack pattern that takes advantage of a D'Deridex class's weaknesses.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  What is that noise?

ACTION:  A Cardassian Keldon class vessel has just altered course and is heading for the attacking frigates.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Going to distribute Phasers to all on duty crew in all departments and all on call crew.  Don't expect boarding attempts, but better safe than sorry.  Aye, setting attack plans to ignore the other ships as long as we can.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Moves her hands over the board.::  XO: Just a memo from the engines that they're not happy about the exercise, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Then make them happy.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir, I am getting com traffic between the frigates and the D'deridex group.  The D'deridex group is demanding that the frigates hold there position until the others rendezvous with them.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Sir, that means reducing the power some.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Not an option.  Don't you humans talk to your engines, tell it how nice it is?

ACTION:  The D'deridex will intercept the 3 frigates in 5 minutes.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
XO: Yes, we do, Sir, but sometimes the engines have a mind of their own.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Sir, been wondering why the Romulans aren't cloaked.  I may have an answer, but it's not one I like.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Understood, Commander.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  majqa' (excellent).  They'll have to slow down a bit.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  That is?

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CEO:  Sorry Commander, I forgot that I am no longer a chief engineer.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: Picking up a Keldon Class ship moving for the Frigates.  Not sure why it's this far from Cardassian space.

ACTION:  A Klingon Vor'cha class vessel is detected leaving Klingon space and will intercept the 3 frigates in 20 minutes.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles at Bishara.:: FCO: Force of habit, Lieutenant?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  What if they're faking the sensor signatures we're chasing?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  What do you make of that?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Surprised.::  CTO:  Cardassians?

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  That is not a good thing at all.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  I doubt it, but maybe they are here to help.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  Whatever it is that the Romulans have the Cardassian Union wants it bad enough to send a warship.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Begins working on other power systems to reroute all auxiliary power backups to the helm when called for.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  The Cardassians are in no position to provoke anyone, especially the Federation.

ACTION:  The D'deridex and her accompanying frigates reach the 3 attacking frigates.  All vessels drop from warp.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Pulls up Starfleet Intel reports.::  CO/ XO: Checking reports from Starfleet, if a ship came this far, some of the sensor set ups must have picked it up.
Angeltra: Try and get in touch with any ship within Short Range Sensors range of the enemy.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir, all ships have just dropped from warp.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  ETA to intercept?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  That’s my thought.  They could be attacking independently with them.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir, they are comm’ing back and forth on a private channel.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Picking up a Klingon vessel moving in to intercept the prey.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Get me both the Cardassians and the Klingons.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  That’s impossible.  The High Command said they would not intercept.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Makes adjustments to the systems.::  FCO:  You should have better than maximum now.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  At this speed and current course ETA in....

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CEO:  Great news Commander.  I appreciate that.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  I'll try, if they exist.  Starfleet has no reports of any Keldon, or any Cardassian, ships in the area.
COM:  Keldon vessel/ Klingon vessel: This is the USS Huron, you are in Federation space, please identify.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Perhaps an enterprising Klingon Captain has taken matters into his own hands.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  We are now 15 hours away and I am trying to cut that down as we fly.

ACTION:  The Klingon Keldon vessel does not answer.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  It seems that there is a lot more going on here than we know.  ::Pauses.::  Or is there something you are not telling me?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO:  No answer from either ship.  I don't think they're real.  We can fake sensor readings for training, at this range.  Should be possible to do it to us.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  I wouldn't bet on that.  Keep a close eye on them.

ACTION:  The D'deridex opens fire on one of the 3 frigates that attacked the freighter.  The frigates return fire.  One of the frigates cloak, and appear to be leaving the area.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: Cardassians/Klingons:  Unidentified Klingon and Cardassian vessels, this is Q'tor of the House of Qaveq. You will identify yourselves and state your intentions.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: D’Deridex just opened fire on their frigates, according to sensors at least.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CTO:  Confirm weapons fire.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Watches her screen but listens to the conversation on the bridge around her.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Seems as if we might have a rogue group forming, and maybe a conflict between them.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Thinking that the Captain is definitely hiding something ignoring my question to him.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  All I can confirm is what sensors tell me.  At this range, they're too easy to fool.

Angeltra says: 
CTO:  Picking up word from the Science vessel Martrax, they have nothing on Short Range sensors to indicate Cardassian or Klingon ships in the area we're picking them up.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CTO:  Well I could have sworn there was weapons fire.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  Sensors say there is.  But sensors can be faked.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Continues to change the course as she flies.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra:  See if you can confirm the weapons fire.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Keep us on course.  We'll find out soon enough.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CTO:  Well let’s just say that it is, how far would you estimate it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  How those engines holding out?

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
XO:  Already doing so, Sir. ::Smiles knowing the Executive Officer and his dislike for Betazoids.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO:  Getting word the Keldon and the Klingon cruiser are faked.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Sounds like you were right.  They're trying to distract us.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Monitors the temperature of the engines.::

Angeltra says:
CTO/ CO/ XO:  Weapons fire confirmed.  Someone is definitely shooting.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  So far so good, Commander.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CEO:  Agreed temperatures are still within the norms.  ::Turns and smiles at the Chief Engineering Officer.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Dissension among the ranks, or just trying to cover their tracks?

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  From com traffic I would say dissention could be a big yes.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks over in Icky's direction.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Going to try and patch in to local sensor networks.  Comm satellites don't have good Short Range Sensors, but it's better than the res long range sensors can make out.  I think.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  If it's a rogue group, they could be fighting among themselves.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  That would definitely make our job easier.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  It certainly would.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  We could come in fast and finish the job on the one being attacked and then turn on the others.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Watches the temperatures on the engines as she adjusts the flight path just a little.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  I doubt we could get there before that warbird finished the job itself and continued on its way.

ACTION:  LRS pick up an explosion of one of the frigates.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CTO:  How many ships do you show?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Can you tell if that warbird took any damage?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO:  One frigate down.  I'd say we won't have the option of picking a side, if we reach them while they're still fighting, they'll "make up" really fast.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Self:  Great going, good.

ACTION:  Science sensors are picking up a faint signal that is coming from the Davlos area.  It's a message that appears to have Starfleet encryption and is being piggybacked on normal comm traffic.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  When I can get tied into the local sensor nets, I'll have more information I hope.  
FCO: Total of 4 vessels, the D’Deridex and 3 frigates still.  One frigate cloaked and disappeared from sensors.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Unless Romulan frigates have become much more powerful over the last several months, or that warbird is extremely weak, I don't think the fight will last long enough for us to get there.

OPS says:
XO:  Commander, I'm detecting a Starfleet encryption on normal comm traffic.

ACTION:  When the computer attempts to decipher the message, it's broken up.  Most of the communication was lost.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  Well decrypt it, and fast.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Agreed, was just pointing out how this in fighting might not be as much help as we need.

OPS says:
XO/CO:  It's from Avaya, but it's going to take some time to decipher it.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: It will make taking on a D'Deridex class just slightly less foolhardy.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  When the deciphering is complete, send it to my ready room.

OPS says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.  I'm working on it as fast as I can.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: Getting information from the Comm satellites in the area.  D’Deridex has taken minor damage only, but the frigates won't hold out long.  One on the verge of decompression.  Maybe already there with the delay.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Taps her screen.::  OPS:  Let's see if I can clear up that connect with the gain boost.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  ETA?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  How much longer till the other federation ships intercept?

ACTION:  Another frigate explodes, leaving the D'deridex and 3 frigates remaining.  The D'deridex cloaks and leaves the remaining frigates behind, heading to Romulan space.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  ETA is now 14 hours.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Starts pacing out of impatience.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  You might want to notify the other federation ships to stop by the wreckage and get anything they can from the debris.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  According to sensors, they're right about on top of 'em.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  What we are after isn't on any of those ships.  The Romulans wouldn't leave it behind.

ACTION:  The Sovereign and Nebula class vessel drop from warp and are comm’ing the frigates.  The remaining frigates explode before their eyes, leaving no traces of their being.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  But they could have left clues to what ever YOU are looking for.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  I know exactly what I am looking for, Commander!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks up at the Captain as he mentions what they are after, which by the way, no one knows about.::

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Looks at both her commanding officers and wonders.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Could you be a little more specific, Captain?!

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Self:  Okay, what is going on to make two Klingons so angry at each other?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Stay on that D'Deridex!

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  Right on his tail, Sir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  I could Commander, but then in all seriousness, I would literally have to kill you.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Self:  Okay, that was all I needed to hear. Top secret Captain’s eyes only.

OPS says:
CO:  Got it, all it says is, it states “the package” is still on Davlos.  Onboard enemy vessel headed away from Davlos toward Cygnet.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Her hands tighten on the console as talk of killing passes the Captain's lips.::  Self:  He's off his rocker!

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Snaps mouth shut, this isn't the time...is it?::

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Turns around and concentrates on the tail of the D'deridex warbird.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Gets an angered look on his face, and just stares at the Captain.::

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