Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Nine, Episode Five (Mission #354)
“The Other Side of Eden – Part Five”
Stardate 10802.16

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	 Lt. JG William Grenth Stradiot	played by     	Andrew Cotterly

NPC’s:
USS Destiny/Captain Fletcher					played by     	Linda Baus
Acting Operations Officer Cadet Newby			played by     	Zach Farland
Counselor Talora							played by     	Andrew Cotterly
Romulan D’Deridex Remen Warbird/CO Cmdr. Pardek 	played by     	Lynda Anderson
Romulan D’Deridex Remen Warbird/Lt. Cmdr. R’Lursa 	played by     	Lynda Anderson
Romulan D’Deridex Remen Warbird/Lt. Jarek		played by     	Lynda Anderson

Mission Prologue:  

Last time on the USS Huron …

The Huron crew tracked down and destroyed a freighter that they believed contained the infected virus that was bound for SB-71.  Meanwhile sickbay was inundated with a virus, and the Chief Engineering Officer appeared to hold the genetic key for the cure.

Huron's medical doctor was able to synthesize an anti-viral medicine to cure the crew, however the information did not reach Starbase 71 on time.  The virus had mutated, and will take a much longer time to cure due to its rapid continual mutation.

With a Romulan warbird cloaked, dead viral-infected bodies floating in space around Cestus III, and a group of Augments on the prowl, the only clues the Huron has all go back to Eden.  But no one knows Eden's location.

Is this mission over before it began, or is there a piece to the puzzle that is just missing?  Perhaps the clues lie with the “13” bodies that are floating in Cestus space.

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in “The Other Side of Eden”, Chapter Five “Thirteen is such a lucky number” Stardate 10702.16

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CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::At the engineering station on the bridge wondering what is happening back home.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge, reviewing sensor readings of the events on the Freighter.::

ACTION:  The USS Huron is being hailed by a Federation vessel in the Cestus III area.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::At her station trying to keep her thoughts on her work and not back at home.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  What’s our status, Commander?

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Head into the freighter’s debris field.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
::At the Operations station for the very first time.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO:  Now that the Starbase is as secure as it's going to get, I think we should still try to find out what happened to the ship; collect its Data Recorder.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Understood.  Flying into the field at 1/4 impulse.

CMO_LtJG_Stradiot says:
::In sickbay administering the cure to the last of the patients.:: Medic: Here, he's done. Once the virus is gone, send him back to work with the rest.  I've got a feeling we need everyone up to specs.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
CO:  Incoming hail, Sir; from the Cestus III area, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
aOPS:  On screen.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Keys in the commands and sends the Huron into the debris field.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Can you get a transporter lock on it, or are we still too far away?

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::Puts incoming communication on main view screen.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Glances over to the view screen.::

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Use the tractor beams, carefully.  I want it to appear as if we get hit and damaged.

ACTION:  A Federation Captain from the USS Destiny appears onscreen.

USS Destiny/Captain Fletcher says:
@COM: USS Huron:  This is Captain Fletcher of the USS Destiny.  We have been ordered by Starfleet to retrieve the bodies floating in Cestus space.  All 11 bodies have been placed in a secure stasis field and will be taken back to Starbase 71 in hopes of finding a cure for the virus there.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Keys in the commands for the ship's helm to respond sluggishly as ordered earlier.::

CMO_LtJG_Stradiot says:
::Walks out of sickbay and heads towards the bridge.::

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
COM:  USS Destiny/Fletcher:  Understood.  Good luck.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Close, but using Tractors.  ::Locks on Tractor Beams and starts bringing them in.::  Just need a small bit of a power surge and...bingo!  Started a debris bumper bounce, debris on its way.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Rolls the Huron to port like she had a glitch.::

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
COM: USS Destiny/Fletcher:  You'll also want to track down a Vulcan survey vessel that was in the area.  They beamed aboard a couple of the bodies themselves.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Times the shields to come up to block the debris just a fraction of a second too late.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Prepare to fluctuate our power.  ::Grinning.::

CNS Talora says: 
::On the bridge thinking over the situation.:: CO: Captain, sickbay recently found a cure for the virus.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Make it look like we've lost warp engines.

USS Destiny/Captain Fletcher says:
@COM: USS Huron:  We'll have the bodies isolated and compared with the vaccine information that your Chief Medical Officer has sent.  The Vulcan vessel was last seen headed toward Klingon space and will be intercepted by another Starfleet vessel.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All:  Debris impact...now!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods to both the Captain and first officer.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Swings the aft section around slowly to mimic the glitch of the helm.::

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
::Braces himself in his chair.::

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
::Hangs on tight.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Contacts engineering and passes on the order to begin the charade.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
All:  Hang on, here we go for a bumpy ride.

ACTION: As the debris hits the shields, the Huron rocks slightly from the impact of the debris.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Grips her console.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  I do hope this works.

CMO_LtJG_Stradiot says:
::Walks into the bridge as the whole ship rocks.::  CO:  Where we hit?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  Captain, we're losing warp.....power dropping!

ACTION:  The Chief Medical Officer fumbles from the rocking but catches himself before he falls.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
COM: USS Destiny/Fletcher: Then  I will let you get to your mission, Captain.  As you can see we have a bit of a situation here.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
::Glad he didn't fall on the floor; that would be embarrassing on his first day::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Contact made, as expected.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Brings the ship up quickly and drops it just as quick and turns it to starboard.::

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
XO:  You and I both, Commander

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Cuts power to fifty percent on the port side of the ship.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Tactical systems on hot standby, nothing armed until target sighted.

USS Destiny/Captain Fletcher says:
@COM: USS Huron:  Captain Q'tor, do you need assistance?  I am detecting that your vessel may be in distress on my scanners.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO/XO: Power on port side failing...trying to compensate.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
CTO:  What do you think?  Should we lose shields as well?

USS Destiny/Captain Fletcher says:
@COM: USS Huron:  I am picking up power fluctuations, Captain.  Please respond.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Hopes the other Captain gets the message.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  At least on the port side, I would think.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO:  Would be a nice touch.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  No, although when we raise, I'll start them lower power.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
COM: USS Destiny/Fletcher:  Negative Captain.  We'll be fine.  We'll call if things get ugly.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
::Makes an adjustment on the communication panel so as to not loose the signal.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Using the momentum she brings the Huron around slowly to port dipping the saucer section slightly.::

USS Destiny/Captain Fletcher says:
@COM: USS Huron:  Understood.  ::Closes the comm.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Where is the contact coming from?

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
::Whispers.::  XO:  Let's just hope our friends are reading the same thing the Destiny is.

CMO_LtJG_Stradiot says:
XO:  I wouldn't doubt it.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  If we knew that, we wouldn't need the ruse, Commander.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
CO: The Destiny has closed the communication, Sir. 

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
::Closes communication.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  We seemed to have fooled the Destiny.  I see no reason why our friends would not see any differently.   ::Grinning.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Continues with the ruse.:: CO/XO:  Warp is down and aft thruster failure imminent.  ::Nods to the Flight Control Officer hoping she understands as well.::

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
aOPS:  Signal all hands to stand by at battle stations.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Have damage control get to work on it.  ::Grinning.::

CMO_LtJG_Stradiot says:
CO:  You want a little ruckus in Sickbay too?  Or leave that be.

ACTION:  Still no sign of the pirate vessel.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Damage teams on it, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO:  Sensors still clear.

Romulan D’Deridex Remen Warbird/CO_Cmdr_Pardek says: 
#R'Lursa: Uncloak the ship.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
CEO:  majqa' Commander.  Remind me later to discuss the ships lack of maintenance.  ::Winks at the Chief Engineering Officer.::

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
::Follows out the order sending protocol signal for all crew to stand by at battle ready.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  May just need a little more time.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods to the Captain and lowers her head in apparent shame.::

Romulan D’Deridex Remen Warbird/Lt.Cmdr_R’Lursa says:  
#CO Pardek:  Uncloaking, Sir.  ::Uncloaks the D'Deridex class warbird.::

#ACTION:  The Romulan warbird uncloaks and is hailing the Huron.

CNS Talora says:
CO:  Oh dear....We've got company.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
CO:  Incoming hail from the Romulan vessel, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
aOPS:  qIvatlh!  On screen!

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Great.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  And wouldn't that discussion be more about the lack of caution on the use of Tractor beams?  By the Valar, Romulan coming out of their hole.

Romulan D’Deridex Remen Warbird/CO_Cmdr_Pardek says: 
#COM: USS Huron: This is the Vladoress.  Captain Q'tor, do you need assistance?

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
::Does as ordered.::  CO: On screen, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self:  Oh crap.

CMO_LtJG_Stradiot says:
::Muttering curses under his breath.::

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
COM:  Romulan/Pardek:  This is Captain Q'tor of the Federation Starship Huron.  Why are you still in Federation Space?

Romulan D’Deridex Remen Warbird/CO_Cmdr_Pardek says: 
#COM: Huron/Q'Tor:  It seems that you need a little help, and well I am still interested in this Eden thing.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  What’s their shields and weapons status?  Are they hot?

CNS Talora says:
::Laughs lightly and whispers to the Captain.:: CO: Even they've bought it.

Romulan D’Deridex Remen Warbird/CO_Cmdr_Pardek says: 
#Jarek: Make sure the shields are full but keep the weapons on standby.  I don't trust these Federation types.

Romulan D’Deridex Remen Warbird/Lt. Jarek says:  
#CO: Understood.  ::Makes the necessary adjustments.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Negative on weapons, but shields are coming up.  Best guess is the trick is spoiled, however.  Unless the Augments are braver than they should be.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
COM: Romulan/Pardek:  We are in no need of assistance from the likes of you, and I really don't care what you are interested in.  Your presence inside Federation Space is a direct treaty violation, and I am ordering you to leave at once.

Romulan D’Deridex Remen Warbird/CO_Cmdr_Pardek says: 
#COM: Q'Tor: Why captain, I am surprised at you... ::grins:: We returned to offer our assistance. 

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Keep a look out for the pirates.  They might think to use this to their advantage.

Romulan D’Deridex Remen Warbird/CO_Cmdr_Pardek says: 
#R'Lursa:  Cloak the ship now.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Bogie matching suspect vessel detected, pursuing another vessel at High Warp!  Currently between Kessik and Bellatrix.

#ACTION:  The Romulan warbird cloaks and disappears off Huron's sensors.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  What other vessel?  Who are they chasing?

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
::Breaks off communications with Romulan ship after it cloaks.::  

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
ALL:  Quy'vatlh!  They're not even in the area!

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
::Pulls up some star charts of the area.::

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Return all systems to normal.

Romulan D’Deridex Remen Warbird/CO_Cmdr_Pardek says: 
#::Sits and smiles.::  R’Lursa:  Stay with her.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Plot an intercept course and engage at maximum warp!

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: Take us back to red alert?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  Aye sir, returning all systems to nominal.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Similar build to the augment suspect, but no identification.  Might be more than one of them.  

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Inputs the course indicated and steps on the gas.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Sends engineering the new orders.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self:  Kessik and Bellatrix, here we come.

CMO_LtJG_Stradiot says:
CO:  What, we're just going to blow them up?

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
XO:  Yellow alert for now.  All available power to the engines.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
CMO:  We have to catch them, first Doctor.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Yellow alert.

ACTION:  The two vessels are on course for Kessik and Bellatrix at high warp.  The pirate vessel appears to be pursuing the other vessel.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Take all the power you need for the engines.  Get us there as fast as you can.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
CO:  Perhaps, they are headed for the Delta Triangle, Sir.

CMO_LtJG_Stradiot says:
::Chuckles lightly.:: CO: We could always send them a small gift, if you catch my meaning.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Aye, Yellow Alert.  ::Initiates Yellow Alert.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Sends the Huron at max warp.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Trims the pitch and heading making the Huron streak towards her destination.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Rerouting power to helm control, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
aOPS:  Prepare to distribute power to shields once we reach the vessels.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says: 
CMO:  Again, we have to catch them first.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Watches the temps and the viewer.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Urges the Huron faster as she flies her to the edge of the envelope.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Sir, about to reach max warp of 9.8.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
CO:  The Delta Triangle is huge, Sir and empty. Several ships have been lost in it.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
aOPS:  We won't be the next one.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
CO:  No, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  How much longer, Lieutenant?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Watches the velocity as she just reaches warp 9.98.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  Calculating now, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: Too long, they'll enter the Triangle before we catch them.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at Icky a little worried.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Out loud:  Augusfratt!!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir, at current course and speed, we won't get there. They will be crossing over into the Delta Triangle before we arrive.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
CO:  Hmmm, Sir?  I've just been reading here about the Delta Triangle.  You hear about these pocket dimensions there?  The Elysia?  There's a ship's graveyard there.  And this is weird, it says time passes very slowly there, not like our time at all.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
aOPS:  Then we'll age very slowly.  What ship is being pursued by the Augments?

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
CO:  Oh ummm, checking.... :pushing some stuff.::  Unknown registry, Sir. It appears to have both Romulan and Federation technologies.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Hears the Acting Operations Officer and shakes her head.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
aOPS:  If that ship is being pursued, let them know help is on the way.  Tell them to alter course so we can intercept outside the Triangle.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  How’s the ship holding out being pushed so hard?

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
aOPS:  Keep a close eye on them.  If they change course inform the helm immediately.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Keeps the Huron on her present course and trims the pitch just a tad hoping to add a little more speed to her.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  We're still holding our own, Sir, but I do suggest that we drop to 9.7 just to be safe.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  How much difference would it make to reach them if we dropped to 9.7.?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Hears the Chief Engineering Officer and then hears the Executive Officer.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  Recalculating, Sir.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
CTO:  Aye, Sir.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
::Tries to hail the chased ship.::

ACTION:  The Huron receives no response from the pursued ship.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  Doesn't make a difference, Sir.  We won't make it in time.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Maintain speed.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Nods.::  XO:  Understood.  Maintaining max speed.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
::Doesn't get response.  Sends a message: USS Huron on its way to assist. Alter course so we can intercept outside of Delta Triangle.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  If you see a problem, we'll reduce speed, but try to keep us moving as fast and as long as we can.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Shrugs and goes back to her work.::

ACTION:  The Augments' vessel is closing in on distance with the unidentified vessel.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
CO:  No response from that ship, Sir.  I've sent a message; waiting for response.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
aOPS: Very well.  Keep a close eye on them.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Augments are closing.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
CO:  I am picking up a message from the Augment ship to the vessel they are pursuing.  They are saying to drop out of warp or they will open fire.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self:  Great and I can't get any more speed from the Huron without doing damage to her warp coils.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
CO:  The unknown ship is not returning their hail.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Maintain course and speed.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
aOPS:  Ignore them.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO:  Understood, Sir.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
CO:  Aye, Sir. ::But listens in anyway.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Has her team closely monitoring the warp engines and the core.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: It seems we were the ones that were tricked, Sir.  Our plan backfired.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  What if we make them think the target vessel doesn't have the...whatever it is?

ACTION:  The unknown vessel is approaching the Delta Triangle, the Augment vessel close behind.  Weapons are hot on the Augment vessel.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
CTO:  That might be a problem, not knowing what "IT" is.

CNS Talora says:
CO:  Would we be able to follow them in?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Tell them the plan worked, the "package" is approaching Cestus III now.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
CNS:  We won't have to.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  We know they aren't a decoy, the target probably knows that, but the Augments might not know it.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
CTO:  It couldn't hurt.

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
aOPS: Open a channel to the Destiny.  Send them the Commander’s message.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

aOPS_Cdt_Newby says:
::Opens a channel and sends message about the package.::

ACTION:  The unknown vessel crosses over into the Delta Triangle, just as the Augment vessel fires.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion_ says:
CO:  Augment vessel fired, damage uncertain between distance and the Delta's effect.

CNS Talora says:
CO:  So...what happened?

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
FCO: Reduce speed to Warp 6, and plot a return course to Cestus III

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self:  That was not nice to do.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO:  Understood, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Turns the Huron around and heads back to Cestus III.::

Host CO_Capt_Q`tor says:
CTO:  If we really want them to believe it, we'll have to make it look good.

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