Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Thirty-Eight (Mission #348)
“Mechanical Things That Go Bump In The Night – Part Six”
Stardate 10712.01

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 

Absent:
Chief Medical Officer	 Ensign William Grenth Stradiot	played by     	Andrew Cotterly

NPC’s:
FCO [2]								played by   	Lynda Anderson
CTO [2]								played by   	Steve Weller
CO [2]								played by   	Topper Loghry
XO [2]									played by   	Jon Benson
BOT									played by   	Linda Baus
Q-Kringles								played by   	Linda Baus
Borg Drone #1							played by   	Linda Baus
Borg Drone #2							played by   	Linda Baus

Mission Prologue:  

Last time on the USS Huron …

About 5 dozen inactive Borg drones that were in stasis suddenly became activated and began moving toward the away team members.  The Captain attempted to stall their attack when he was injected with some Borg nanites.

The Borg drones have moved toward the headless drone that the Captain has killed, and for the moment the Borg appear to be occupied by the dead body.  Meanwhile the Away Team must decide whether to run and hide, or to stay and battle for their survival.

And what about the BOTs?  What is their connection to all of this, and will they help the Away Team?  Now that the Captain has been injected with nanites, how much longer will it be before he becomes one of “them”?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in “Mechanical Things That Go Bump In The Night”, Chapter Six, “Who Invited Him?” Stardate 10712.01

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Q-Kringles says:
::Suddenly appears next to the Captain looking down at him.::  CO:  Oh, this is just such a pickle you've gotten yourself into, Captain.  Look at yourself ::Looks at the Captain[2].::  You're falling to pieces.  ::Looks slyly at him and then disappears.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CTO [2]: Hold them back, we need time to work out a plan.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Looking at her counter part as she slashes and swings.::

ACTION:  The Borg features on the Captain [2] begin to appear, and he is beginning to hear the call of the Collective.

CTO [2] says:
CTO: Ya' think?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
FCO [2]: Don't stand there; help me.

XO [2] says:
::Runs over to the Executive Officer and helps.::

FCO [2] says:
FCO: You got to be kidding.  This is no fight of mine.  ::Turns and walks away.::

Q-Kringles says:
::Appears next to the Flight Control Officer.::  FCO:  How's the bird?  I hear they're having a nice shish kabob on the other side.  Wanna see?  ::Snaps his finger and displays a holograph of an ensign in engineering roasting her birdie on a stick in the warp core.  The holograph disappears as does Q-Kringles.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Holding the Captain [2].::  CO:  Looks like the change is coming on.  What you want to do with him?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL:  We should have known he would have something to do with this!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Out Loud: What the Q'valth was that?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Stands with the others wondering what their next move will be.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Glares at CTO [2], then looks away.::  N Tem: You said you're immune to their nanites, right?

BOT says:
CTO:  N-tem immune, yes.  They can not assimilate us.  They tried.  They failed.  Resistance was not futile.  ::Said in almost a Borg-like tone.::

ACTION:  The Borg begin to chant, Species B5207 [Klingon] has been added to the collective.  We have added his biological and technological distinctiveness to our own.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Looks.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT:  And you can read minds, right?  Can you read my mind, let me guide you in your resistance efforts?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Jumps back leaving the Captain [2] where he is,::  CO:  Captain, yourself has been assimilated.  ::He hollers.::

BOT says:
CTO:  Our minds are not able to read you.  You do not hold the special power.  But you are leader.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  Q has a hand in all this mess and it needs to stop.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: I can see that.  I guess he wasn't such an exact duplicate after all.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self: Of course now.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  What do you mean Q is involved?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Moves over and stands behind Icky.::  CTO:  You are the leader.  ::Smiles.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
BOT:  So then I am the only one with the special power?

ACTION:  The Captain [2] opens his eyes, and looks around.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT: Okay, that one there...::Points to one.::  See that protrusion from his left shoulder?  Can one of your people remove it?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  Ever hear of Q Kringle?  Well it sure is not Chris Kringle.  Q has to have his hands in the cookie jar.

Q-Kringles says:
::Appears next to the Executive Officer.::  XO:  Boo!  She means me!  And no, I'm not involved.  I'm just watching.  ::Grins at him.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  See what I mean.

XO [2] says:
::Jumps at the Captain [2] to try to knock him out or something.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Would rather be the weapons master, but I'll take what I can get.  How much in the line of subspace jamming gear do you think you could scrounge up?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Q:  I don't care if you’re involved or not.  Stop this.

CO [2] says:
::Reaches up and injects a Chief Medical Officer with nanites.::

Q-Kringles says:
XO:  Wait until you hear about the lovely date I had with Mrs. Naug.  Not that she's anything like that one over there ::Points to the Chief Engineering Officer and lets out a low growl.::  They're no fun when they're knocked up.  Much too cranky for me.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Here?  I don't know where to begin, Icky.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Out loud:  GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR   ::Leaps out at the Q.::  Q-Kringles:  I will kill you were you stand.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Okay, probably a grasp at straws anyway.

BOT says:
CTO:  I will do as leader says.  ::Walks over to the Borg the Chief Tactical Officer is pointing to and injects something into his neck.  The drone dead body withers away to ash.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
BOT:  What was in that thing?

ACTION:  As the Executive Officer lunges for Q-Kringles, Q disappears, and the Executive Officer falls to the ground.  

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  A pathogen.

BOT says:
FCO:  It was N-Tem.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT: I meant to just take out the antenna, but that'll do.  Maybe you don't need my help with this.

CO [2] says:
::Rises up to his feet and heads for...::

ACTION:  The Chief Medical Officer begins to feel the nanites coursing through his veins.  The Captain [2] thwaps the Executive Officer [2] and throws him away like a rag doll.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
BOT: That was a pathogen, but not of Borg design but of another species.  Something like 8472 but in reverse.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT:  Is that how you deactivated them in the first place?  Using your N Tem?

Borg Drone #1 says: 
::Looks at the Executive Officer..::  XO:  You are a mutant.  You will not be assimilated.  However you must die due to your genetic imperfections.  ::Goes to move toward the Executive Officer..::

XO [2] says:
::Goes flying back and hits a wall and falls unconscious.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Get them to use more of it!

BOT says:
CTO:  No, they tried to assimilate us.  And they failed.  And they will fail again if they try.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT:  Can you take them out the way you took out that other one?  Without our weapons, we can't get close enough to defend ourselves effectively.

Host BOT says:
CTO:  We are N-Tem.  We will do as you wish.

CO [2] says:
::Approaches one of the blue guys.::  CTO [2]:  Resistance is futile.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Again, would rather have...
CTO [2]:  Look out!

CTO [2] says:
::Leaps back from the Captain Borg.::

CO [2] says:
::Reaches up to inject Chief Tactical Officer [2] with nanites.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Thinks about N-Tem and it dawns on her.::

ACTION:  As the Captain [2] reaches for the Chief Tactical Officer [2], the Chief Tactical Officer [2] pushes the Captain [2] forward avoiding the injection of nanites.

CTO [2] says:
::Feints with hands to swat the nano tubes, then leg sweeps Captain [2].::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  Neutralizing Team.  It could be the answer.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Borg:  Did you just call me a mutant?  ::Pulls out his blade.::

Borg Drone #1 says: 
ALL:  We are Borg.  We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own.  Your culture will adapt to service us.  Resistance is Futile!  ::Dodges the Executive Officer.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Borg:  Assimilate this.  ::Swings his blade again to cut off its arm.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Borg: You can't "ADD" someone elses "DISTINCTIVENESS" to your own!  It's a self destroying concept, toaster wannabe!

ACTION:  The Executive Officer's blade chops off the drone's arm, but he swings around and grabs the Executive Officer with his other arm holding him in a head lock.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Can a Tricorder be overloaded the way a Phaser can?  Guessing it won't be as big a boom, but it might zap a few back.

ACTION:  The Bots begin to attack the Borg that are attacking the Away Team members, and each time they do, the Borg are reduced to ashes.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Swipes with his meq'leth at the leg of the Borg holding the Executive Officer, cutting it off at the knee.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Sure it can and it can deliver a nasty shock.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Leaps at the Borg attacking the Executive Officer, over shooting him as the Captain takes off his knee.::

ACTION:  The Borg have added a shield, and any attempts to come in contact with them are thwarted.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Swings and slashes.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
All:  They have shields.

Borg Drone #2 says: 
ALL:  We have analyzed your defensive capabilities as being unable to defeat us.  You will surrender or be destroyed.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All:  That's gonna make this a lot more uneven.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Whips out her tricorder and begins the reconfiguration.::

Borg Drone #2 says: 
FCO:  Species B5218, Betazoid, you will be assimilated and your distinctiveness will be added to our Collective.  Resistance is futile.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Drone 2:  And we've analyzed your view of life as unlivable.  You will give up and go home.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Out loud: GRRRRRRRRR     
Borg:  Futile my rear.  ::Standing back up.::

ACTION:  The Borg drone #1 attacking the Executive Officer and Captain falls to the ground and is lifeless.  He is approached by another drone who injects something into his neck.  The drone dead body withers away to ash.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO/CTO:  Thank you, both of you.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Tosses the Chief Engineering Officer his Tricorder and Phaser.::  CEO: Phaser power cell might add some kick, even if the emitters don't work.

Borg Drone #2 says: 
CTO:  Species B4926, Andorian, resistance is futile.  You will be assimilated.

BOT says:
::Approaches one of the Borg Drones, passes through the shield, and injects a long, probing device into the drone.::

CO [2] says:
::Moves in to attack the Chief Tactical Officer [2] once again.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Drone 2:  So you're saying I'm being stubborn?  Who'da guessed?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Sees the Captain [2] attacking the Chief Tactical Officer [2] and charges in the help defend him.::

ACTION:  There are about 3 dozen Borg left.  The other BOTs are moving to assist the Away Team members.

CTO [2] says:
::Attempts to grab the Captain [2]'s nano tube and push it out of the way.::

Q-Kringles says:
CEO:  You know, I can help you if you would like.  I can make all of this go away ::pauses for a moment.::  For a price that is.  ::Winks at her.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Keeps slashing and swiping and backing up.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Swings down with his blade to cut the arm with the tubes trying to assist the Chief Tactical Officer [2].::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All:  Any guess if my thin exoskeleton would give me a shot at getting close enough to take a shot?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL:  Fall back and let these BOT things deal with the Borg.  Whatever it is they are using is proving more affective than anything we can come up with.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Good idea, if it works.

CO [2] says:
::Once again knocks the Executive Officer away, then focuses his attention on him.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks up.::  Q:  Don't bother telling me.  If you can do something, do it and don't ask for a favor in return....that's plain mean.

XO [2] says:
::Wakes up and looks around at the chaos going on.::

ACTION:  The BOTs have reduced the Borg count down to about a dozen, and the Borg Collective are moving off.  The Captain [2] hears his calling to go with them.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Borg/Captain [2]: Come and get it, if you dare.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Drop kicks the Captain [2] as he goes after the Executive Officer.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self:  Oh this is nuts.

Q-Kringles says:
CEO:  Are you sure we can't come up with some kind of ::wiggles his eyebrows a bit:: an arrangement?

CO [2] says:
::Begins moving on the Executive Officer, but then pauses and turns away.::

XO [2] says:
::Runs to the Chief Engineering Officer who is with someone::  CEO: Who is your friend here?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self:  What is this, planet of the night mares?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Out Loud:  Coward.  ::Turns to the Chief Tactical Officer [2].::  
CTO2:  You alright?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Q:  Why are you all just such idiots?  ::Turns away.::

CTO [2] says:
XO:  Not dead yet.  But we have to stop him; have to help him.

Q-Kringles says:
XO [2]:  What?  You don't know who I am?  Perhaps you would like to take go on a little adventure?  ::Snaps his fingers and he and the Executive Officer [2] disappear.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Get me a head count and injury report.  Include our doubles.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO [2]:  And how do you suggest we help him?

Q-Kringles says:
::Pops back suddenly.::  CEO:  You are such a cute little dish.  Love the spunk (emphasis on love).  ::Then disappears.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.  ::Begins the count.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Q Kringles:  No!  Don't...that little deity wanna be.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO [2]:  Oh just some pompous fool that likes to make trouble.

CTO [2] says:
XO:  Wish I knew, this stinks.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Everyone is here, except your double, of course.  ::Looks around.::  My double is gone.  Has any one seen him?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  What double?

ACTION:  There is a voice that is heard by all .. It is Q-Kringles’ voice.  “That's not nice, Holly.”

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Make these 'things' understand.   We need to get back to our own reality.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Sighs in disgust and goes back to working on the tricorder.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO:  I would like that very much, Captain.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  I'll try.

ACTION:  The Borg have retreated back out of the city.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Injuries?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Bots: Thank you for your assistance, but we need more help.  This isn't our world.  We came to visit, but we need to go home eventually.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Looks at a small cut that has since stopped bleeding.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
ALL:  Is any one in need of medical attention?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  I have sustained a small cut, but it is nothing major.

ACTION:  As the Executive Officer shouts out, he can see the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Medical Officer [2] lying unconscious.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Hands Icky the tricorder.::  CTO:  Here, just in case.  ::Smiles.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Over there, Captain.  The doctor and ............. himself.  ::Points to their location.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  And they really do HAVE to do something about my height.  Oh and the doctor's as well.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Thanks.  Hope we don't have to test it.

Host BOT says:
CTO:  We will take you to N-Tem if you so desire, Leader.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks around again.::  CO:  And it does appear that my other self is missing.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT:  I do, but only if it is your will as well.

Q-Kringles says:
::Calls out from nowhere.::  XO:  Not missing.  Just being entertained.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Grins at the Executive Officer sarcastically.::  XO:  Quite all right.  I couldn't stand more than one of you anyway.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Q-Kringles:  You again.  Show yourself, coward.

ACTION:  Q-Kringles does not answer.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  The same could be said for you, Captain.  ::Grinning.::

BOT says:
CTO:  First I must take care of him.  ::Points to the Chief Medical Officer [2].::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT:  Can you do it without destroying the original?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  My double was obviously an idiot; getting himself assimilated like that.

BOT says:
CTO:  I do not know.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
XO:  Well, this Q, has my other.  As much as I dislike him being around, I don't like the thought of what that Q is doing to him.

BOT says:
CTO:  If we can not get you together, then you can not pass back through the gateway.  You need your double to go through.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Hears the BOT.::  BOT:  Well, that seems to be a problem now, don't it.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT:  I understand.  That means we need the other part of the Captain.  Do what you can, please.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::On overhearing the BOT.:: Self:  qI'vatlh!

BOT says:
::Nods to the Chief Tactical Officer, and heads over to the Chief Medical Officer [2], looking at him and running his hand over his body.  Stands up and goes to the Chief Tactical Officer.::  CTO:  He needs N-Tem.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Hears the Captain swear.::  CO:  Sir?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT:  Can you give him that?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Where is your double?

ACTION:  As the Flight Control Officer looks around, her double has disappeared and is nowhere in sight.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir I have no idea.  She said it wasn't her fight and took off.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  And where is your double, Commander?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Apparently we'll have to find her if you want to return home.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Don't know, Sir.  Haven't bothered to look for her.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  They're going to try and help the other Doctor, but we'll need to recover all those missing, including yours.

BOT says:
CTO:  That is up to N-Tem to decide.  But I will take you and him there.  ::Picks up the Chief Medical Officer [2] like a rag doll and whips him over his shoulder.::  This way ...

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Try the Com Badge; they seem to work still.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO:  I will have to find her then.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Self:  Grrrr.   
CO:  It looks like the only ones here of the doubles are the Chief Tactical Officer and, ::looks at the Chief Medical Officer:: and the doctor.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
*FCO [2]*:  Where the hell are you?  I need you back here to get back to my home.

ACTION:  The comm badges of the doubles that are missing are laying on the ground.  When they are comm'd the Away Team can hear the empty comm badge chirping.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  I'll be back shortly.  Guess I get to see the wizened old man.  ::Follows the BOT.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Be careful, Commander.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  I will, Sir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Everyone but the CTO:  Stay close.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL:  I don't want to lose anyone else.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Walks over and picks up a combadge.:: All:  I think we have a problem here folks.

ACTION:  The BOT takes the Chief Tactical Officer off in the direction of the center of the city.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
ALL:  Okay, who all had contact with this Q?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Raises her hand.::  XO:  Briefly, Sir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Like a bad taste is in his mouth.::  XO:  We all have.  Nearly a year ago.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  What did he want, or say?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO:  Captain, I can't reach her.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  This is my first time I have ever a met a Q.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  I don't think he had a tea party in mind, Sir.  He was rather obnoxious.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  When Commander Ec'Thel'Ion returns we'll get the BOTs to help us find everyone.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO:  Understood.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT:  Is N Tem a part of you, or just working with you?

BOT says:
CTO:  N-Tem is part of me.  He is all of us.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Sarcastically.::  XO:  Don't you just feel so honored?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  I know, he was telling me about having a date with Sam.  And now he has my double.  I will kill him, when I see him again.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Or does annoyed better describe the sensation that a Q leaves you with?

BOT says:
CTO:  A long time ago, when our Creators were here, we lived in harmony, until those bad machines came and assimilated our Creators.  They left us, but we remained behind until they could come back.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  GRRR.  I despise that creature already.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Calm down, Sir.  He was just trying to rile you, and it seems he did a good job.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT:  I see.

BOT says:
CTO:  They left us with N-Tem.  N-Tem makes us whole, makes us think unified thoughts, like bad machines, but nicer.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  I'll try, Commander.  My anger does sometimes get the better of me.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT:  Have a few Bynar friends.  Not all linked species want to dominate the galaxy.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  It's too bad we Klingons killed our Gods.  We'd have someone to deal with the Q.

ACTION:  The BOT has taken the Chief Tactical Officer to a large heavily shielded building.  He places his hand over a device, and a doorway opens up leading inside.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Follows the BOT inside, watching carefully, hoping to learn more about the place.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  By Kahless hands, if we Klingons can kill our gods then this Q shouldn't be much trouble.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  You forget the cowards have that disappearing thing they do.

BOT says:
CTO:  Species 485 as the Borg know them.  ::Nods.::  I am familiar.  We have something inside of us that does not allow these bad machines to take control of us.  But it did not help save our Creators.  We hope one day they will return to us.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Coward indeed, without honor.  How do we battle such a thing.

Q-Kringles says:
::Suddenly appears across from the group with the Executive Officer [2] who appears to be white as a ghost.::  ALL:  You guys just take all the fun out of it!  ::Disappears again, but leaves the Executive Officer [2].::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT: They may be out there.  We can help you find them.  We have encountered many species, and have many dozens and dozens of species in our Federation.

ACTION:  The Executive Officer [2] collapses to the ground.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Runs to the Executive Officer [2] and kneels down to him.::  CEO: I'm no doctor.  Can you tell what’s wrong with him?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Well we have one back

XO [2] says:
::Looks up at Executive Officer.::  XO:  Help me.

BOT says:
::Heads to the back of the building where a huge machine is housed.  The machine is  higher than the eye can see and wider than the eye can stretch.::  CTO:  This is N-Tem.  And where our Creators go, we can not go.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
XO [2]:  What did you see?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT:  Perhaps, but perhaps there is a way to re-unite you with the Creators.

XO [2] says:
XO:  Can't.........  ::Starts to shake a little.::

BOT says:
::Nods to the Chief Tactical Officer and then looks at the huge machine as if trying to communicate.::  CTO:  N-Tem will help him.  ::Places the body in front of the machine.::

ACTION:  As the Chief Medical Officer [2] is placed in front of the machine, his body disappears.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT:  Give the N Tem our...is he supposed to do that?

BOT says:
CTO:  Yes ...

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