Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Thirty-Seven (Mission #347)
“Mechanical Things That Go Bump In The Night – Part Five”
Stardate 10711.17

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:
Doctor Jekyl							played by   	Linda Baus 
FCO [2]								played by   	Lynda Anderson
CTO [2]								played by   	Steve Weller
Bee									played by   	Steve Weller
CMO [2]								played by   	Andrew Cotterly
CO [2]								played by   	Topper Loghry
XO [2]									played by   	Jon Benson

Mission Prologue:  

Last time on the USS Huron …

The Away Team entered the lost city of Chin Chin and found a city full of robots that did not seem to be too interested in making conversation.  Some of the robotic plants and animals seemed to take a slight dislike to the Executive Officer and stayed clear of him.

Meanwhile the Captain and Chief Medical Officer managed to make their way through the gateway and found they too were trapped in this mechanical world.  The gateway appeared to be a one-way ticket.

The Captain and Chief Medical Officer are now approaching the city, and the Away Team can see the Captain, doctor and their doubles approaching.  But something is definitely wrong.  The Captain and doctor have shrunk.

Was this a gateway malfunction, or was it a response to how the Executive Officer treated the bots?  Perhaps a better question to ask is can this all be reversed, or is the away team stuck living a double life?  And what about this Borg head that they have found?  Where does that fit in?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in “Mechanical Things That Go Bump In The Night”, Chapter Five, “Small Talk” Stardate 10711.17

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ACTION:  There are a lot more bots gathering in the city, and they appear to be conversing with each other about something.  Several of them are staring off in the direction of the Executive Officer, and the chatter between them is not understood by the away team members.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Not too happy about being lost and without a gate to get back.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Just inside Drawbridge, waiting for the others to arrive.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Approaching the city:: 

Host CO [2] says:
::Approaching the city:: 

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Stands there examining the area and watching the bots.::  CTO:  I can't see the Captain yet, and he's a hard man to miss. Can you see him?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Wonder what they are talking about.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
FCO:  What do you make of the Borg head?

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Following the Captain.::

CMO [2] says:
::Following the Chief Medical Officer.::

FCO [2] says:
FCO:  You are an idiot.  I don't like being lost either!

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  New stimulus that they've never encountered before I'm guessing.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  No, not yet.  Must be getting close though.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Yes, they keep looking at me.  Must be my charm.

ACTION:  The mechanical puppy runs back toward the Chief Medical Officer [2] and runs around him playfully before taking the lead toward the city again.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Wonders where the deer went to.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO/ CEO:  Am I the only one wondering why the Universal Translator is taking so long to figure out what it really is they're saying?  Usually much quicker, no matter how unusual the language.

CMO [2] says:
::Chuckles and keeps following::  CO [2]: Are we there yet?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Sees the lowered drawbridge.::

Host CO [2] says:
::Sees the lowered drawbridge.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: This place is a bit creepy though. I wonder who created it?

ACTION:  A few of the bots head over toward the Chief Tactical Officer [1].  They stare at him as if they are trying to study him.

FCO [2] says:
::Smacks her doppelganger hard.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
FCO [2]:  Hey, what the blazes did you do that for?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Good point.   ::Watches the Bots.::  Watch it Commander.  Don't let them get too close.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Grins.::  CEO: That question is one of the oldest in sentient thought, and has been asked about almost every world.

ACTION:  A few other bots move over to the Chief Tactical Officer [2], and just stand there staring.

FCO [2] says:
FCO:  Cause I wanted to.  Wake up stupid and stop daydreaming.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Don't think it matters.  If they want to hurt us, their numbers make avoidance impossible.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Bots:  Greetings, we come in peace and exploration from the United Federation of Planets, can you understand me?

ACTION:  The Borg Head lays about 5 feet from the Away Team members, alone and all by itself, its eyes facing toward the Flight Control Officer.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  What did you do with that Borg head?   
CTO:  Understood, but stay on your toes anyway.

CTO [2] says:
Bots:  If not, can you understand anyone else?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Sees the unmistakable figure of Commander Ec'Thel'Ion and realizes that he's way taller than normal.::  

Host CO [2] says:
::Sees the unmistakable figure of Commander Ec'Thel'Ion and realizes that he's way taller than normal.::  

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
FCO [2]:  Look you jack... I am awake...... ::Sees the head of the Borg as it looks at her.::  ...oh no!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Over there, Commander.  ::Points to the left.::

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Sees the same thing.::  CO:  So that's what happened....

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
All:  Uh guys um....the head is in front of me looking at me all weird.

ACTION:  A crowd of bots begin to gather in front of the Chief Tactical Officer.  They bow down in front of him.  A clear sound is heard coming from them .. “Leader”.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks and waves his arms.::  CO:  Captain, good too see you.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CMO:  They're way too tall.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
CO:  Or we're way too small...

FCO [2] says:
::Shrugs shoulders and walks away.::

Doctor_Jekyl says:
FCO:  Good thing it's dead, Ma'am.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Notices something is wrong with them.::  CEO:  Is it my eyes, or are they shorter?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Bots:  No, not leader, Ec'Thel'Ion.  That's my name, not leader.

BOTS says:
CTO:  Leader.  ::Continues to bow.::  Leader, Leader, Leader.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Takes a few steps closer to Icky.::  CTO:  Seems these bots like you.  ::Smiles.::  I can understand why, too.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Watching the scene around the Chief Tactical Officer.::

Host CO [2] says:
::Watching the scene around the Chief Tactical Officer.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: What happened to you all?  Why are you so tall?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Jekyl:  I still don't like it and what it represents.  I lost many friends to the Borg.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  I'd love to encourage that kind of talk, but not sure if this is the place for it.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
::Heads over to the Captain, feeling a bit tall for his age now, kind of really liking it.::

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Looks around at the rest of the crew.::  To himself:  What a motley bunch....

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Sees the Captain and the doctor.::  CTO:  Icky look!  What's happened to them?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Hears the commotion from the Chief Tactical Officer.::   CO:  You are small, Captain,  but...........oh..............never mind.

Bee says: 
CTO:  Hey Boss, should we bring in the perimeter?

Doctor_Jekyl says:
::Whispers.::  FCO:  Wasn't your Captain a bit .. taller before?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO/CTO:  They seem to think Icky is our leader.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Glances back, then almost stares.::  CEO:  As has been noticed, this place is unusual.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Jekyl: Trip through the gate must have done a miscalculation on size.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Indicates the Chief Tactical Officer.::  XO:  What did he do?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Bee:  Not now!  Couldn't you time that question a little bit better?

BOTS says:
CTO:  You are leader.  You take bad machines away?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Nothing Sir, just stood there.

Bee says:
::Shrugs and giggles.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self:  Bad machines?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Bots:  I'm not leader, this one is.  He's Captain Q'Tor, my Commanding Officer.  ::Points to the Captain.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Walks up the bots.::   Bots:  This is our leader.  ::Points to the Captain.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Then what's with the worshipping?

Doctor_Jekyl says:
FCO:  If we can find the other gateway, perhaps if we go back through, it will change us all back.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  It must be the blueness.  I don't know.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
FCO:  There is another gateway?

BOTS says:
CTO:  You are leader.  
::Looks at the Captain.::  CO:   You are short.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO:  I hope so.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  They're confused.  Something made them think I'm in charge.  Commander Naug may be right.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
BOTS:  Who’s in charge here?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Bots:  Size matters not, exoskeletal pigmentation matters not.  He's the leader.  Who's the bad machines?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Jekyl:  My problem with the other gate is if it is in the hands of the Borg it is going to take come creative thinking to get to it.

BOTS says:
CO:  He is leader.  ::Points to the Chief Tactical Officer.::  He in charge.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  Sir, we found a Borg drone head.  ::Tries not to laugh.::  I think those could be the bad machines the bots are talking about.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Step back and let the Captain step up so they can see who is in charge.

ACTION:  One of the bots walks over to the Borg Head, and takes it to the Chief Tactical Officer.

BOTS says:
CTO:  You make bad machines go away?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  This might be a problem.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Ask them if there are more Borg in the area?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Bots:  We will do all we can, always.  Are there any of these in animated form in the area?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: You know, it might be a good idea to let them think he is in charge. Try to keep peace.

BOTS says:
CTO:  Bad machines deactivated.  They try to hurt us.  We deactivate them.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
All:  Must be the Borg.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Doesn't matter to me.  I'd just as soon not have them falling all over my feet.

CTO [2] says:
All:  That's a good start.  They just want us to be trash collectors.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks down and whispers to him.::  CO:  Well Sir, his feet are bigger then yours.  ::Snickers a little.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Glares at the Chief Tactical Officer [2] for a second.::  Bots: So you just need us to get rid of what's left of them?  We can do that, in the interests of peace.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Growls at the Executive Officer.::

BOTS says:
CTO:  They not come back then?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Ask them how they de-activated them.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Find out if they are able to re-activate our phasers without doing the same to the Borg?  We could just vaporize them.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Bots:  I do not know.  We don't control the bad machines.  How did you deactivate them?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  In a bit, don't want to make them think we're still a threat by asking for weapons yet.  Not until we know a bit more.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Can you scan to see if the bots are communicating with anyone by radio or whatever?

BOTS says:
CTO:  They try to join with us.  Our N-tem stop them.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  And find out how many Borg there are... or were.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO/XO:  Maybe there is some kind of link with these mechanized people and animals to the Borg in some fashion.  I mean it could be possible that they are a mutated generation of Borg?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  And what is an N-tem?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Aye sir.  ::Scans the bots.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Bots:  Good for you.  How many of the bad machines were there?  Can we meet N-tem?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Or better yet how they got here; since we came from the gate.

BOTS says:
CTO:  We are N-tem.  ::Points to his chest.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Moves around the area scanning.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  No matter if they say they are N-tem, there must be a central base for them or a control center.

FCO [2] says:
FCO:  See no one is listening to your stupid questions.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOTS:  We are honored to meet you.  I am called Ec, Thel'Ion of the Andorian people and member of the Federations Star Fleet.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
FCO [2]: They are not stupid questions.  They are suggestions.  Now shut up!!!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Walks up to the Executive Officer.::  XO:  Sir, the bots appear to be communicating among themselves but their main focus seems to be on Commander Ec'Thel'lon.  I don't detect any other communication.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO/XO:  Sirs, I am sensing fear when they speak of the Borg.  Something is scaring them badly.

BOTS says:
CTO:  You are leader, Ec, Thel'lon of Andorian people and member of Federations Star Fleet.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOTS:  How many bad machines are here for us to get rid of?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  How are you sensing anything from them?  They are robots.

BOTS says:
CTO:  Follow me.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Keep working on it.  They must have a computer or something working here.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  I'll keep checking, Sir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  And ask them how do we get back to our Starfleet?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO: They are part machine and part organic.  Remember the Borg are part organic and mechanic, and anyhow I just can sense their fear.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  And why do we have doubles?

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
CO:  Why all the questions?  One at a time, you might get somewhere that way, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Can you tell what kind of organic is in them.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOTS:  As you wish.  Can you tell us how to re-form the gateway that brought us here?  We thought the opening on our side would stay open.  ::Follows the bots.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  It ties in with the gate and how it reacted when I touched it and these beings have the same alloy in them.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CMO:  Because I want to know what we're facing here and how to get back?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  If I could, I would, Sir.  But it has to do with the gate and that alloy, Sir.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
CO:  Somehow it doesn't seem like your questions are being answered.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  And ask them what happened to Doctor Stradiot and myself.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Leans over to the Executive Officer.::  XO:  Commander, I can't find any central control device, but it seems that all the bots are interconnected, similar to the Borg.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CMO/FCO:  Work together and see what the connection is.  With the alloy and the organic in them, whatever the tricorders can give you.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  Somehow the alloy is allowing me to read them.  I guess it is somehow telepathic in nature.

BOTS says:
CTO:  Gateway .. this way.  ::Takes the team to a storage area.::

FCO [2] says:
All:  You are all idiots!!!  ::Turns and walks away.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Can you tell if anything resembles Borg with them, other than their connection?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO:  Well let’s see what we can find out, Doc.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
CO:  What she says is true.  I am telepathic, and I am sensing it as well.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Looks over at the Flight Control Officer [2].::  FCO:  I thought they were supposed to be exact copies?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Is that our Lieutenant Bishara that I'm going to bring up on charges, or her double that I'm going to ignore?

FCO [2] says:
CMO:  Look, Doc, whoever you are, I am not feeding into this mess just because I have a double.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOTS:  The gateway seems to have changed us as we passed through.  All of us entered single, came out double.  Two of us came through smaller than they entered.  Do you know why the gateway did that to us?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Let’s hope it's her double.  I would like to think our Bishara would not act that way.

CMO [2] says:
FCO [2]:  You can at least be civil.

Host XO [2] says: 
::Stands back not really knowing what to do.::

CTO [2] says:
::Nods to the rest of Security to take the drag and keep eyes, ears, and nostrils open and sharp.::

FCO [2] says:
CMO [2]:  Civil?  That is her.  ::Points to T'Lar.::  I am not civil.

BOTS says:
CTO:  Gateway remembers bad people.  ::Looks at the Executive Officer.::  He was mean to one of us.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Can't find anything else that relates to the Borg, Sir.  Preliminary scans show a resistance to nanites.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO:  She is not like me.  I am way too civil for that.  I guess my double is not the civil type.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
FCO:  Evidently...shall we get to work, then?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  This is getting stranger and stranger.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::But out loud.::  Self:  Telepaths give me such a headache.

Host CO [2] says:
CO:  Me too.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Bots:  Okay, but why were we duplicated?  And will it undo itself once we return?

ACTION:  The bots open a door to the storage area where several deactivated drones are being stored.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Out loud:  My goodness!   Bot:  You deactivated all of them at once?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO:  Sure, Doc, and really I am sorry about your size as well.  I hope we can get you and the captain back to your original size.

BOTS says:
CTO:  Gateway created by leaders long time ago.  Gateway used to populate city.  And then bad machines come and hurt them.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOTS:  Can you reactivate these?  ::Holds up Phaser.::  With them we could eliminate these remains, which would decrease the odds of them attempting a return.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Gives a small bow.::  FCO:  I'm sure this mess will be figured out...it’s just a little irritating, that is all.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO:  I know I can sense your emotions.  ::Smiles.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Agreed Sir, but you must admit it is rather intriguing.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Ask them does that mean if we return our doubles stay behind?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Ask them, where are their leaders now.  Did the Borg take them?

BOTS says:
::Looks at the phaser and studies it.::  CTO:  Makers do not allow weapons.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Raises eyebrow.::  FCO: Really....

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOTS:  I understand that, and will respect that wish.  The gateway makes doubles, so that one can stay here to populate, while the other returns?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  If you say so. I just like to know how they deactivated the Borg.  Starfleet would love that.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO:  Yes, Doctor.  I am a very strong telepath and empath.  I can sense emotions but I am bound by my own oath not to read others’ thoughts.

BOTS says:
CTO:  No .. you all stay.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOTS:  Did any of the old leaders survive the bad machines?

BOTS says:
CTO:  They are all gone .. terminated.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  I don't know if the laws of the universe apply here, Sir.  What works for this place may not in our world.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO:  You are a hybrid, Sir.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Looks at the Flight Control Officer.::  FCO:  Very astute.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Bots:  If we all stay, and our weapons can't be activated, how can we get rid of the bad machines?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Did the Borg come from the sky or the gateway?  If the sky, we at least might know if we are still in our universe.

ACTION:  One of the bots breaks from the group and stands behind the Flight Control Officer.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO:  Not to.......... ::urns around and looks at the bot.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Bot:  What can I do for you?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Notices the bot.::  FCO:  Be careful, Lieutenant.

BOTS says:
::Thinks for a minute, and converses with the other Bots.::  CTO:  Leader right.  They go ::Points to the Away Team.::  You stay?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  Sir, do not worry.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Even if they came through the gateway, I don't think it necessarily means it's another universe.

ACTION:  The Bot does not respond, but just stares at the Flight Control Officer.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  You're double can stay.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Looks at the bot.::

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Moves next to the Flight Control Officer.::  Bot:  A question was asked. Respond.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Turns to the Captain.::  CO:  Did that machine just say for us to leave?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Would they be able to tell the difference?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Bot:  Oh no, you don't.  ::Throws up her walls.::  You will not read my mind.

ACTION:  The Bot ignores the Chief Medical Officer.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  It did say we could leave, yes.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOTS: You desire a leader, but there are no leaders here.  Wouldn't it be easier to follow us back to our home, where it is safe from the bad machines?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  Sir, this little spunky thing is trying to read my thoughts.

BOTS says:
CTO:  This is home to us.  We know nothing more.  You not stay?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Get away from it now!

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Tell them to not invade the thoughts of any of us.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  Way ahead of you, Sir.  ::Takes the Chief Medical Officer and moves off.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO [2]:  Get up there and tell them you will stay.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Dragged off with the Flight Control Officer.::

BOTS says:
::Turns his attention away from the Chief Tactical Officer and to the Flight Control Officer.::  FCO:  We mean no harm to you.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOTS:  My home is back through the gateway, and up in the stars.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO:  Sorry, Doc.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  "We're" reading their thoughts, isn't it just turnabout?

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Stands up and brushes himself off.::  FCO:  Perfectly alright.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
BOTS:  Well if you mean no harm to myself then why try to read my mind.  Why not just ask me what you want?

CTO [2] says:
CO:  What makes you think I'm not the original?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  What do you mean, Commander?

BOTS says:
FCO:  You are different.  You can talk to us differently than they can.  ::Points to the others.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Lieutenant Bishara reported they feared the Borg.  That means she read their thoughts.  Is what they did so different?

BOTS says:
::Looks at the Chief Engineering Officer.::  CEO:  You hold special place in leader's N-Tem.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
BOTS:  Maybe it is because I touched the gateway and it reacted to me and maybe it is because you are made of the same alloy or substance the gateway is made from.

Rothemd says:
CO:  I'll stay.  This place is fascinating to me.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  I understand the difference of feeling their emotions and reading thoughts.  That is not the same.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO [2]:  Instincts.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
BOTS:  I am also different in another way naturally.  I am a telepath genetically.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  We are not getting anywhere with this, Captain.  We need to just go and find this gateway and get out of here.

BOTS says:
Rothemd:  You not leader.  He leader.  ::Points to the Chief Tactical Officer.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Isn't it?  I'll leave that to the philosophers.

CMO [2] says:
::Sigh::  Himself:  This is getting ridiculous.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  I don't pretend to understand telepaths.  I don't like it any more than the next Klingon.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOTS:  Do you have any images of the last leader before they were lost?

FCO [2] says:
CMO [2]: I agree with you there.  This is nuts.

Host XO [2] says:
CTO:  Same from me.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles.::  Bots:  I like to think I do, but you know that we must leave soon and go to our home.

BOTS says:
CTO:  Yes.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
FCO:  Any thoughts on getting out of here?

CTO [2] says:
BOTS:  Is there a way to tell which of us is the original, and which is the copy?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CTO [2]:  Does it matter?  Do you feel like a copy?  I don't.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO:  I would like to find the gate, but I am going to need their help to do so.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Out loud:  I know I am the real one.

BOTS says:
CTO [2]:  You are both original.  You both are same.

Host XO [2] says:
Out loud:  I know I am the real one.  ::Saying at the same time as the 1st and they both look at each other and growl softly.::

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
FCO:  I'd hate to ask this, but is it possible to find the gateway through their thoughts?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Is there any readings that would suggest a gateway anywhere close?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO:  Now that is not a bad idea, but as I stated I will not read others minds.  And that is only if ordered to and under protest.

ACTION:  The mechanical puppy shows up barking loudly, running in circles around the BOTS.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOTS:  You seem to have a nice world here.  Do you really want to bring a stranger into it?  Why do you need me to stay?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Hears the Chief Medical Officer and Flight Control Officer.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  I've been scanning since we got here, and I haven't found anything of that power nearby.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Nods.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  If you let them in your mind, would that let you into their minds and find out what we need?

ACTION:  The head BOT stays, but the other BOTS begin to head off.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Maybe it's shielded.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
ALL:  Something is not right here.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  It's a likely possibility, Captain.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Jekyl:  You're just now figuring that out?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  Sirs. I am sensing like way major fear from them now, and I do mean now!!!

BOTS says:
CTO:  Danger .. Danger .. Danger ... ::Moves away from the Chief Tactical Officer.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOTS:  What kind of danger?  From where?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  You getting anything that would be danger.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
All: This isn't good!

Doctor_Jekyl says:
CO:  No, Sir.  There is something wrong.  They are very afraid.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO:  No, it is not.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
FCO:  What are they afraid of?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO/XO:  Sir, there is major terror I am sensing.

ACTION:  The eyes on one of the drones open up, and the Borg head says .. Resistance is futile.  You will be assimilated.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL:  Take up defensive positions.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO:  That is the reason.  Borg are active.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Backs up and pulls her trusty kut'luch.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  No Sir, nothing at all.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Pulls out his knife and readies himself.::

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Swears to himself and drags the Chief Medical Officer [2] behind everyone else.::

Host CO [2] says:
::Pulls his meq'leth and decapitates the drone.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self:  Oh for the love of...  ::Kicks the Borg head.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Keep a watch on the tricorder.  There must be something there. Maybe the drones are coming back online.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  If the drones are reactivating then something is allowing it.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.

ACTION:  The body of the drone reaches up and grabs the Captain [2] by the neck, and injects nanites into him.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All:  Now would be a good time for a few Phasers.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Captain!  ::Runs to him and tries to break the drone’s arm.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  Captain noooooooo.  ::Lunges.::

Host CO [2] says:
::Howling, severs the drone's arm.::

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Both doctors swear loudly and rush over to help.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOTS: We either need our weapons back, or for you to do whatever you did to cut down these things originally!

ACTION:  The nanites begin to spread throughout the Captain's [2] body.  It is visible now that the Captain is being transformed into a Borg.

Host CO [2] says:
::Staggers backwards as he feels the nanites coursing through him.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
ALL:  Get back everyone.  Stay clear of the drones.   MOVE!  MOVE!  ::Grabs the Captain [2].::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Watches the activity staying well out of the way.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CMO:  Did you bring anything with you medically?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Twists body mid air.::

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Opens the vial around his neck.::  XO:  Just stand back...

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Prays she lands away from the activated drones.::

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Shoves a few drops in the Captain's [2] mouth.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CMO:  Keep him out as long as you can.

BOTS says:
CTO:  They can not assimilate us.  We have special N-Tem.

CMO [2] says:
CMO:  What do you need me to do?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Are the drones reactivating?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
BOTS:  You have special N-Tem?  Are you referring to nanites, or nanobots?

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
CMO [2]: Let me handle things here.  Help anyone else who needs it.

ACTION:  There is movement in the storage area.  Several of the drones are now beginning to wake up.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  That would be a yes, Commander.

BOTS says:
FCO:  N-Tem.  It is our special make-up.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Bots:  But they can assimilate us!  You want me to stay, fine, save my friends and I'll do what you want.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Have them take us to their central base or whatever they have.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Mutters to himself.::  CO:  Come on...any second now....

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Lands gracefully and thankfully away from the drones.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
BOTS:  Special Makeup?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO/CMO:  Take the Captain [2].  
ALL:  Let’s get out of here.

ACTION:  The bots move in front of the Away Team to protect them.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
FCO:  Give me a hand with this thing!  ::Picks up one side.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Helps the Doctor.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Where do you suggest going?  Can any of the bots take us to safety?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOTS:  We can help if you give us some means.  Re-activate our Phasers and let us help?

BOTS says:
CTO:  We don't know how.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
CMO [2]:  Hey!  I need you to grab your kit and get over here.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
BOTS:  How is it that they are re-activating?

CMO [2] says:
CMO:  Make up your mind... ::Takes out kit.::  Nanites?  I don't think I have anything to counter that....

BOTS says:
CO:  I do not know.  ::Pauses.::  Wait!  There is a .. traitor amongst us.  ::Looks through the crowd.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  I don't mean to question you, Captain, but “how” is not a question right now.  They are coming and we got to move.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  It is the right time, if they're coming back because of the arrival of reinforcements.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  How is the most important question.  We need to know how to counteract whatever is happening.

ACTION:  The Borg drones start to get up, one by one, and head for the away team members.  A chanting can be heard.  You will be assimilated.  Resistance is futile.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Jekyl:  A traitor?  Where????

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOTS:  Is there a place to regroup and make a stand?

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
FCO:  Perhaps your double?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO:  Good possibility.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Please tell me there are no more coming other than what’s in this room.

BOTS says:
CTO:  You run!  No place to hide.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Knocks the patient out.::  FCO:  Makes it a bit easier...

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