Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Thirty-Four (Mission #343)
“Mechanical Things That Go Bump In The Night – Part Two”
Stardate 10710.27

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 T’Lar Bishara		played by     	Lynda Anderson 
Chief Medical Officer	 Ensign William Grenth Stradiot	played by     	Andrew Cotterly

NPC’s:
Transporter Room Chief						played by   	Linda Baus 
Doctor Neal								played by   	Linda Baus 
Doctor Jekyl							played by   	Linda Baus 
Random Bridge Minion						played by   	Linda Baus 
FCO Hotshot							played by   	Lynda Anderson
Angeltra								played by   	Steve Weller

Mission Prologue:  

The crew of the USS Huron has made their way to the planet Alpha Kulpa where they will make contact with a group of Federation scientists that have discovered what appears to be a gateway to another world.  The Huron is on final approach to Alpha Kulpa.

Meanwhile, the Captain “should” be reporting to sickbay to meet the new doctor and get his injection for the rabid gerbil bite (which is by no means related to Germans or mooses, other than if they had rabies).  Hopefully the Captain will not have any side effects to the gorilla-dose vaccine he will need.

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in “Mechanical Things That Go Bump In The Night”, Chapter Two, “2-4-2, Part A,” Stardate 10710.27

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INFORMATION:  Scans of the planet indicate the M Class planet is about ¾ the size of Earth with 10 major continents, 4 oceans, and lots of islands and seas.

INFORMATION:  It is about noon on the planet, and the temperature is 76 Degrees F (24.444 Degrees C).  According to the information in the library, nighttime temperatures average about 52 Degrees F (11.111 Degrees C).  Gravity is slightly less than that of earth.

INFORMATION:  No life signs of any civilizations exist on the planet, other than the colonists and scientists that have been sent there to study the planet and find out what may have happened to the people that once inhabited this world.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@FCO:  How long till we reach the planet?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::On Bridge.::  COM: Alpha Kulpa:  Alpha Kulpa Research Station, this is the USS Huron on final approach.  We should be in transport range momentarily.  Any new or unusual security threats we need to know about?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::On the bridge waiting for orders to report for away team duty.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@XO: Five minutes, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::Adjusting the pitch of the ship.::

INFORMATION:  The original structures resemble those of ancient Rome on Earth, and are found on all continents.  The majority of the larger settlements are located near the Federation colony.  Several newly constructed buildings of federation design have been added to the existing structures.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@Self:  No more stink bombs either on this one.  ::Shakes head.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@FCO:  Put us in synchronous orbit.

Doctor_Neal says:
COM: USS Huron/CTO: This is Doctor Neal of the Federation Science Council for base operations.  Welcome to Alpha Kulpa, USS Huron.  We've been expecting you.  And, nothing to worry about, Sir.  All is quiet.  You are good to approach.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@XO: Understood, Sir.  Putting us in a geosynchronous orbit.

Doctor_Neal says:
COM: USS Huron/CTO:  Will you be beaming, Sir, or using a shuttle?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@CTO:  We will be beaming down, Commander.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@CEO: You have your gear prepared, Commander?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@COM: Alpha Kulpa/Doctor Neal: Understood, Doctor Neal, glad to hear it.  We'll be using the Transporters for Transport.  Do you have a Transporter set up or should we just pick a place?

Doctor_Neal says:
COM: USS Huron/CTO:  I will send you our coordinates so you can beam directly to my location in the main science building.  I look forward to meeting you all!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@XO: I sent word to my staff to have everything ready in the transporter room, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@ALL: Then if everyone is ready, Transporter Room 1.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@COM: Alpha Kulpa/Doctor Neal: We'll be looking forward to it as well, Doctor.  We'll see you in a few minutes.  Huron out.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Motions to her relief to take over and moves to the turbolift and waits.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@FCO/CTO/CEO:  Relieve to your subordinates, and let’s go.  ::Walks to the Turbolift.::

Doctor_Neal says:
::Closes the comm and heads for the transporter room to greet the crew.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says: 
@::Waits for the Executive Officer to enter the lift first.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::Eyes go wide.::  Self:  Oh please, no more away missions.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Angeltra:  Keep your eyes open, and keep the rest of the guys active.  And running a dice game in the Phaser range isn't keeping active.  ::Turns and heads for the Turbo Lift.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@::Steps into the Turbolift and awaits everyone to enter.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@FCO Hotshot:  You keep this ship right where I have her parked and don't move her.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Steps inside after the Executive Officer and moves to the rear.::

FCO_Hotshot says: 
@FCO: T'Lar, I wouldn't worry.  I will keep her here.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::Hurries into the waiting lift with the Executive Officer and Chief Engineering Officer.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Enters the Turbolift.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@ALL:  This should be nothing more then a routine science expedition.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@TL:  Transporter Room 1.

@ACTION:  The Captain has had his rabies shot, and has been okayed by sickbay to leave. 

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@XO:  So why do you need an engineer, Commander?  I'm no scientist.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO:  Should be, aren't those what they call "famous last words"?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@XO: Sir, I have to ask this.  What was your reason for taking me?  I am no scientist.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@*CO*:  Sir, we are on our way to Transporter Room 1.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Done in sickbay, waiting for the Turbolift.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@*XO*:  What a coincidence, Commander.  I'm waiting on that turbolift even now.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@CEO:  That was what was asked for, Commander.

Doctor_Neal says:
::Heads into the Transporter Room and waits for the Huron crew to arrive.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@CTO:  No need to give this mission an ill omen just yet.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All:  I'm a Scientist.  Have a degree in Comparative literature.  ::Grins.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@FCO:  And that’s because I asked you to go.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Smiles at Icky.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@XO:  Okay, just wanted to know, Sir.  ::Smiling.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Enters the transporter room.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::Enters the transporter room.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::Sees the Captain and nods.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::Making sure her d'tagh is where she put it, grabs her pack and steps on the pad.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@::Steps off the Turbolift and sees the Captain already there.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@ALL:  You have everything you need?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Steps off the Turbolift, grabs field pack and steps on the pad in the transporter room.::  CO: Hope so, but won't know until we find what we forgot, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Follows Icky out and towards the transporter room.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@::Steps up onto the padd.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Grabs the two bags left for her and slings them over each shoulder before stepping onto the pad.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@TR Chief:  You have the coordinates, Chief?

Transporter Room Chief says:  
@XO:  I do, Sir.  Beaming now!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
@::Does a fast check to see if her kut'luch is in her pack and when she feels it is satisfied.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@XO:  I don't have to remind you I'll expect progress reports every thirty minutes.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
@CO:  Of course, Captain.

ACTION:  The Huron crew materializes on a pad inside the main science building.  The building is high-tech with glass windows that display scientists in various rooms.

ACTION:  There are scientists working on artifacts behind the glass walls.  The artifacts were those that were found on the planet.  A bald, middle-aged scientist wearing a white lab coat and wire-rimmed glasses is at the Transporter Room to meet them.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Pulls out a tricorder and begins to scan.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Shifts her packs as she materializes.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Glances around the room, then drops hand from holster.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks around looking for the Doctor they were suppose to meet.::

Doctor_Neal says:
::Goes to greet the crew.::  ALL:  Welcome to Alpha Kulpa.  CTO:  Would you like to freshen up a bit or get right down to business?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Can't help but wonder about all these scientists and what they are doing.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks over through the glass at the people working.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Doctor Neal: Thank you, Doctor Neal.  Nice place you have here.

Doctor_Neal says:
CTO:  Thank you ::looks at the pips::, Commander.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Neal:  No freshening up; let’s get down to business.

Doctor_Neal says:
::Looks at the Executive Officer.::  CTO:  That one's a feisty one, ain't he.  ::Chuckles.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Neal: This is our Chief Engineer, Commander Sparks; our Chief of Security, Commander Ec’Thel'lon; and our Flight Control Officer, Lieutenant Bishara.

Doctor_Neal says:
ALL:  We have set up special labs that have started dating some of the artifacts that we have found here on the planet, both above and below the surface.  Some of the artifacts go back hundreds of years.  Oddly enough, there's no record of what happened to the people on this world, but it appears that the last known civilization existed a 
little over 200 years ago.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Doctor:  He's the one in charge, Sir.  So feisty or not, we jump when he says it.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Nods at the doctor.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods to Neal and then looks back at the scientists working away.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Doctor:  No written records?

Doctor_Neal says:
::Holds his hand out to the crew members.::  ALL:  It is very nice to meet you all.  CTO:  And you too, jumpy one.  ::Smiles.::  ALL:  I assure you, there are no security threats on this planet.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Neal:  That’s my call to make, Doctor Neal.  So what is this gateway you speak of. 

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Shakes the doctor's hand.::

Doctor_Neal says:
CTO:  Nothing, just some old artifacts that represent a civilization that used to be here about 200 years ago.  And the gateway.  Wait until you see it!  It's amazing!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Heads to the bridge.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Neal:  What about computer logs, data crystals?

Doctor_Neal says:
CEO:  No computer logs.  The civilization did not appear to leave anything behind, at least not that we have found yet anyway.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All:  Guessing they took it with 'em.  Can't build an infrastructure like we saw from orbit without writing.

Doctor_Neal says:
ALL:  We've managed to date the gateway .. and it looks like it's been around for thousands of years.  We're not sure why the gateway was buried.  Some of the scientists think there was a shifting of the tectonic plates and that the city was swallowed up by the land movements.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Neal:  Is this gateway still operational?

Doctor_Neal says:
XO:  Operational?  That's why you're here, aren't you?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Neal:  Then let’s take a look at it.  What we waiting for?

Doctor_Neal says:
CTO:  Not much evidence of any writings, Sir.  Just a lot of artifacts left behind.  There are some scientists here that believe the gateway was buried because of what may be on the other side, although we have found no evidence to indicate that there is anything hostile there.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Neal:  Any signs of how this gateway operates?  Machinery, anything?

Doctor_Neal says:
XO:  I will take you to her.  There is an elevator that we use to get below the surface, or we can just hop back up on that transporter pad and beam there.  What do you prefer?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Pulls his daq'taH and uses it as a toothpick.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Neal:  One question first.  Has the thing been turned on yet?

Doctor_Neal says:
CEO:  The gateway contains some unknown metallic alloy, and has all kinds of pictures and designs engraved in it.   Until recently, we had no idea that it was a gateway at all.  We weren't sure what it was.

Doctor_Neal says:
::Rolls his eyes at the Executive Officer.::  XO:  Did you not receive your mission orders, lad?  We sent a probe through to find out what was on the other side.  Someone or something sent it back, and it was changed somehow.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Angeltra*:  Bring Security to full readiness, and keep your eyes on the sensors when we go through the gateway.  No idea what's on the other side, but if it's hostile...you get the idea I'm sure.

Doctor_Neal says:
CEO:  The cavern that we found the gateway in had several other mechanisms that appeared to make the gateway glow.  It wasn't until recently that one of the junior scientists stumbled upon a way to activate it and open the gateway to the other world.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at the Executive Officer.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Wonders why she was bought along.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Neal:  Can you have that man come along?

Doctor_Neal says:
::Looks at the Chief Tactical Officer.::  CTO:  I do not believe what is on the other side is hostile.  They appear to be much more technologically advanced than we are.  Some of the technology of the probe was not familiar to us.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Neal:  I was making sure.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Doctor:  I understand that Doctor, but I also understand the old proverb, better safe than sorry.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Neal:  Then let’s beam down.  I don't like elevators.

Doctor_Neal says:
CEO:  He is just a junior scientist, my dear, but I can request he accompany you if you so desire.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Make sure your men keep a ready at all times, when that gate is open.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Neal:  Please, he might be able to provide additional information.

Doctor_Neal says:
CEO:  I will send for him.  
XO:  For now, how would you like to go?  By elevator or transport to the gate?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  On it, Sir.  Angeltra is at the controls, he knows what to do if reaction warrants response.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Starting to feel sore where he received the vaccination.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  You want me to tag along with you?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Neal:  We will transport.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Moves closer to Icky.::  CTO:  You think we'll run into trouble?

Doctor_Neal says:
::Calls for the junior scientist to meet them in the transporter room immediately.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Yes, as backup and offer any assistance the scientist will need.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  No, but it's my job to be prepared for it if it does happen.

@ACTION:  chopwI' sniffs around the bridge and then squats by the CTO's station and goes to the bathroom.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Are you ever not prepared, dear?  ::Winks.::

Angeltra says: 
@Self:  Ewww, and I thought the pups were bad.

ACTION:  A very young scientist enters the transporter room.  He looks like he's about twelve years old.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Hopefully never.  Or I can pretend to be at least.

Doctor Jekyl says:
Doctor Neal:  Reporting as ordered, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks at the youngster.::  Youngen:  How old are you?  You can not be old enough to be working here.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Whispers.::  CTO:  That must be the guy.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Picks chopwI' up and heads for the Turbolift.::  Random Bridge Minion:  Make sure that gets cleaned up.  I'm going to my quarters for a few minutes.

Doctor_Neal says:
XO:  He is fourteen, but I assure you he is very bright and very knowledgeable in science.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Nods.::  CEO: Wondering where the people who made this went?  Had to have left, but probably had enough time to evacuate all their records.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Feeling uneasy with the thought of a 14 year old.::

Random Bridge Minion says: 
@::Grumbles and watches the Captain leave the bridge, sopping up the "accident".::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Looks like an organized plan rather than extinction to me.

Doctor_Neal says:
Doctor Jekyl:  Go ahead with them.  I'll keep the gateway opened on this side.  It's okay.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  And they could still be out there also.

Doctor Jekyl says:
::Nods to him, a bit excited about having been chosen for this exciting mission.::  Neal:  I won't let you down, Sir!  ::Steps up on the transporter pad.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks at both scientists.::  Doctor Neal:  What do you mean keep the gateway open?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Me to, extinctions leave remains, and records.  They left, I'd bet a weeks fire dun...er, week's rations on it.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Whispers.::  CTO:  Ain't he a little too young to be a scientist?

Doctor_Neal says:
XO:  Someone has to stay behind to keep the gateway opened, Commander.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  Don't know, seen younger.  Must have earned it.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Steps up beside Jekyl.::  Jekyl:  Hi, I'm Sparks.  ::Grins.::

Doctor_Neal says:
XO:  You want to come back, don't you?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Once in quarters pulls off his standard issue Starfleet foot wear and exchanges them for his Klingon combat boots, tucking his trousers down inside the boots.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Neal:  I thought we were beaming to its location, not going through it.

Doctor Jekyl says:
CEO:  Hello, Ma'am.  ::Blushes.::

Doctor_Neal says:
XO:  You have to beam to the cavern where the gateway is.  And then the gateway must be activated, and that is done from this room, Commander.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jekyl:  So you're the bright young man that found a way to operate this gate?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@chopwI':  Not taking any chances of any more Hu'tegh Tribbles crawling up again.

@ACTION:  chopwI' jumps up on the Captain and nearly knocks him over, thinking he wants to play with her.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Neal:  Do not activate it till we get there.  I want my people to check this thing out before you turn it on.

Doctor Jekyl says:
::Kicks his feet around, and blushes some more.::  CEO:  It really wasn't that hard.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
*CO*:  Sir, we are about to beam over to the site of this gateway.  I'll keep you updated.

Doctor_Neal says:
XO:  Of course, Commander.  There is a communication console in the gateway area.  We can openly communicate with each other.  I will not open the gateway until you are ready.

Doctor Jekyl says:
CEO:  He does know where this gateway is, doesn't he?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Nodding.::  Neal:  Very good then; let’s go.  I want to see this thing. and I'm sure Commander Sparks wants a look at it also.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@*XO*:  jIyaj Commander.  Qapla'

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jekyl:  Well I would appreciate you showing me anything you can about it.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Tags along.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jekyl:  If the gateway is opened, will it eventually close on its own?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jekyl:  He better know.  ::Smiles.::

Doctor_Neal says:
ALL:  Keep your hands and legs inside the transport beam at all times.  ::Gives a chuckle at the old joke.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Steps  up to the transporter padd.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Mounts the transporter pad again not sure about this.::

Doctor Jekyl says:
CTO:  The gateway will stay open as long as we keep it open on our end.  It shouldn't close.  We've had it open for up to fifteen hours here.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Scratches chopwI' between the ears before letting her back down.::

Doctor_Neal says:
XO:  Is everyone ready?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks around.::  Neal:  We are ready.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jekyl:  No, I mean if someone wasn't here to keep it open.  Not now, I mean if people went through it, in the past, would it have closed after them?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Doctor: Ready Sir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Leaves his quarters in his Klingon boots and heads back to the bridge.::  chopwI':  chopwI' ghoS.

Doctor Jekyl says:
CTO:  That is a good question.  And again, I believe we will find the answer to that question when we get to the other side.

ACTION:  The away team is beamed to the underground caverns where the gateway is housed.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Takes a few steps and looks around.::  All: That's it?

@ACTION:  chopwI follows the Captain, his tail swooshing behind him, slapping the Captain in the back of the legs as they walk.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
CEO:  Aye, Ma'am.  I know it doesn't look like much, but if you run your scanner over it, it's incredible.  It's made of some metallic alloy we've never seen.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Looks at the Gateway, pulling out a Tricorder, more for curiousity's sake than anything else.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Enters the bridge and looks to see that the mess has been cleaned up.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at Jekyl.::  Jekyl:  So how did you figure out how to open it?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Pulls out her tricorder and scans the outline.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks around at the thing and listens to everyone's reaction to it.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Sec:  Scoo, Bee, when we go through, I go first and the two of you flank me.  Rothemd takes drag, following the rest of the team.  Phasers will be drawn and set to setting 3.

CMO_William says:
@::Rushes up to the bridge to find the Captain.::  CO:  Sorry I'm late, Captain.  Chief Medical Officer William Stradiot reporting for duty!

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO/CEO/FCO:  What do you all make of it.  This is out of my field.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Out loud:  What in the name of all that is holy is this thing?

Doctor_Jekyl says:
CEO:  Well the other scientists managed to get it to glow.  No one was able to figure out what it was doing, and then I just .. ::looks down::  I accidentally did it, Ma'am.  I was touching the gateway, and I was told not to.  It had to do with the combination of the pictures on the gateway.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Not exactly in my field either, but it's interesting.  For what it's worth, though, if my area of expertise comes into play, it's bad for us.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  Looks like something one would twist and just walk through it.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Turns to see the fresh-faced new doctor and looks him up and down.::  CMO: Vulcan?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Let’s hope not, Commander.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Jekyl:  Can I get a closer look at it?

Doctor_Jekyl says:
FCO:  Well that's exactly what you do, Ma'am.  You walk through it.  But you have to activate it first.  ::Smiles at her.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  The composition is like nothing we have in the database.....

CMO_William says:
@::Shakes head.::  CO:  Half and Half, Sir.  Human and Vulcan.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Jekyl:  But were does it go?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jekyl:  Symbols mean anything to a Universal Translator?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Jekyl:  Well yeah that seems obvious, but where would it take you?  I mean, can you go anywhere?

Doctor_Jekyl says:
CTO:  I really do not think there is anything bad, Sir.  And no, they are pictures.  See .. ::Walks up to the gateway, and points to the pictures on the gateway.::  It has to do with the alignment I believe.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Take scans of the symbols and have them sent to the ship for translation; if the computer can do it.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CMO:  Hmmmm.... you're not armed are you?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jekyl:  So what about the probe that was sent through?  How was it changed?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jekyl:  In most societies, writing started out as pictures.  Wondering if these are part of the original civilizations alphabet, or a precursor maybe?

CMO_William says:
@CO:  Not unless you want me to, Sir.

@ACTION:  chopwI' notices the Chief Medical Officer approaching the Captain, and his ears perk up ready to pounce on the doctor at the first sign of trouble.  A low growl is heard coming from him.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Already on it, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Nods to the Chief Engineering Officer and looks at the pictures on the thing seeing what he can make out.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Jekyl:  How is this powered?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*Huron*:  This is Commander Sparks, prepare for a transmission.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CMO:  I'd just as soon you weren't.  Vulcans have not been pleasant crewmates in the past.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
CEO:  Mechanically and structurally.  The metallic alloy found in the gateway was also found in the probe.
CTO:  Not sure, and like I said, once we're on the other side, I think we'll know more.  Starfleet did not want us going until you had arrived.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
All:  Interesting. That would take some really advanced technology.

CMO_William says:
@CO: Then I am not armed, Sir.  You'll find me quite trustworthy, Sir.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
XO:  It's connected intra-structurally throughout the cavern.  It appears to be powered by something in the cave.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CMO:  That's what my Executive Officer on my last ship said, not long before he shot me.  He was Vulcan.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Jekyl:  You mean you haven't located the power source?  If the Alloy was on the probe, would it stand that the alloy would then be on us, and what effect would that have.

ACTION:  As the Chief Engineering Officer opens a comm to the Huron, a bunch of static is heard on the ship.  The comm is being blocked by something in the caves.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jekyl:  How long was the probe gone before it returned?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CMO:  Anyway, welcome aboard Doctor.  I hope you keep an emergency med kit on hand at all times.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
XO:  I'm just a junior scientist, Sir.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
CEO:  Two days, Ma'am.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CMO:  With the situations we keep finding ourselves in, it's always a good idea.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
XO:  Sorry, Sir.  I'm just a bit nervous.  I've never been on this kind of mission before.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Try to pinpoint the power source of this thing.

CMO_William says:
@CO: Thank you, Sir. ::Lifts up emergency kit.::  Way ahead of you.  Now, I've gotten a few reports on... ::flips through papers::....Rabies?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Sir, something is blocking the signal from my communicator down here.  I can't get through to the ship.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
CEO:  Oh, by the way, if you are trying to get a message to your ship, it will not go through these caverns.  You can send it through the communications console over there.  ::Points.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Jekyl:  That’s fine.  That’s why we are here.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jekyl:  Now you tell me...sheesh.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CMO:  Yes, thanks to Starbase 71's superb security measures.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Walks over to the console and sends her data again.::

Doctor_Jekyl says:
::Blushes at the Chief Engineering Officer.::  CEO:  Sorry, Ma'am.
XO:  If you are asking for my scientific opinion on whether the alloy can interface with us, no Sir, I do not believe it is possible.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CMO:  I've already been to sickbay for treatment and they've cleared me for return to duty.

ACTION:  The data is sent from the console in the cavern to the science office in the building.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
CEO:  Ma'am, I'm sorry, but you'll have to let Doctor Neal know that you need that information sent to your ship.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jekyl:  Maybe you would like to handle that?

CMO_William says:
@::Sighs.::  CO:  Yes, sir.  However, if you could in the next few days come to sickbay just to check-up on this.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Walks up to the gateway arch and touches it.::

Doctor_Jekyl says:
::Chuckles at the Chief Engineering Officer and feels his face turn a bit red.::  CEO:  Aye.  ::Heads to the console and sends the message to Doctor Neal to forward the data from the Chief Engineering Officer to the Huron.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO: Trying to, Sir.

ACTION:  As the Flight Control Officer touches the gateway, the part she is touching starts to glow, and it is hot.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Pats the young man's arm.::  Jekyl:  Thank you.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CMO:  If you insist.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
::Thinks the Chief Engineering Officer is cute as pie, and wonders if she's hitched.::

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