Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Nine, Episode Twenty-six (Mission #375)
“Echoes – Part 1 – Slinky”
Stardate 10808.02

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

LOA
Chief Medical Officer	 Lt. JG William Grenth Stradiot	played by     	Andrew Cotterly

NPC’s:
MO Clarissa								played by     	Linda Baus
CSO Smarty								played by     	Jon Benson 
EO Martin								played by     	Pam Bruyere

Mission Prologue:  

Space, the final frontier...These are the adventures of the USS Huron in her journeys to search the galaxy, explore new worlds and civilizations, to bring peace where conflicts may arise, and to brave the darkness of the vast unknown.

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The Huron has been rid of the spiritual entities, and has been ordered to proceed to the area between Niburon and the Betreka Nebula.  They are responding to a distress call coming from a rift in space.

Starfleet has ordered all vessels in the immediate area to alter their course around the rift until the distress call has been answered.  The Huron is approaching the area, and sensors are picking up an object that appears to be suspended deep within the rift.

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present
The USS Huron in …
“Echoes”

Chapter One
Slinky
Stardate 10808.02

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FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Keeping the ship steady on course for the Nebula with full knowledge how nebulas disrupt starship systems.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::In sickbay waiting to hear the news about her eyes.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::At his station on the bridge.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On the Bridge, tied into the Science sensors, trying to figure out what's going on despite my attention wanting to go elsewhere.::

MO_Clarissa says:
::Walks up to the Chief Engineering Officer.::  CEO:  I have good news and bad news.  Which do you want to hear first?

CSO Smarty says:
XO:  We are approaching the area, and I'm picking up something.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
MO: I don't care, just tell me something.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Sir, we are picking up an object; appearing just now.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  Sir, on course, and I don't mind saying that this nebula is playing havoc on the my helm.

MO_Clarissa says:
CEO:  Do you want the shortened version or the long medical version?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Monitors ship's systems as we near our destination.::

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
XO: Identify.  Is it the source of the distress call?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/XO: Running what we can detect about the object through the recognition protocols.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
MO:  I'm not in the mood to play games. I have a job to do, and I'm hoping you can get me back to my station.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO: Good, I'll get a more detailed search of it.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS: I am going to need a little more for the engines.  She is handling a little heavy if you get my meaning.  ::Corrects the heading::
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CSO Smarty says:
CO:  Trying to determine now, Sir.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Suggest taking us to Yellow Alert, just in case the nebula's looking for a little banging.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Do it!

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO:  Not enough data coming through yet; can't identify what it is from this range.  ::Activates Yellow Alert and activates shields.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  I'll see what I can do for you.  ::Makes a few power allocations thinking, this must be the elusive FCO Bishara and she is nothing like what he had pictured.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  Make sure we have enough power to the shields; don't want them going down on us when we reach the nebula.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS: Thank you, Ensign.

MO_Clarissa says:
CEO:  Well the photo-sensitive rods and cone cells appear to be damaged.  And there is a delay in the neural response.  I may be able to fit you with a pair of glasses that will amplify the neurons though.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Checks shield power status, assured things look good.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looking over the readouts on the Science console.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS: By the way, Ensign, you did a fine job of saving us all.  For that I thank you.  ::Nods in respect.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: Sir, it is the source of the distress.  Unable to tell what it is though.  ::Pats the Chief Science Officer on the back.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Moves a bit on the biobed as she nervously waits.::  MO:  Glasses?  What kind of glasses?

CSO Smarty says:
CO:  We are in visual range now Sir, if you want to see it.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
OPS:  No problem, I just got lucky and had good help. So, you all okay and everything?  I heard you've had quite a time of it since, well heck, since I've been around. ::Smiles.::

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Onscreen.

CSO Smarty says:
::Puts it on the screen.::

MO_Clarissa says:
CEO:  Well .. let me show you, cause I think it may just help you get around and do the things you need to do until we can determine another course of action.  ::Walks over to a drawer and pulls out a pair of glasses for her.::  Go ahead .. try them on.

ACTION:  The rift appears on the Huron's viewscreen as a large gaping tear in space with various radiation patterns.  There is a vessel suspended deep within the rift, but sensors are not able to establish coordinates.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  Yes, I have been put through a lot since then.  I am just glad that.... ::looks at the screen.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Looks up at view screen.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: Sir, if I didn't know better that looks like a temporal rift.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Tries on the glasses.::  MO:  Well, I think I see light, but everything is fuzzy.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  A rip in the fabric of the space time continuum.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: This will take some work.  Heavy gravimetric fluctuations, temporal energy.  Not an astrophysicist, but it's got the text book signs it's collapsing.

MO_Clarissa says:
CEO:  Let me try to focus it in.  It may take a while to get used to, so you may experience some headaches and dizziness until your body gets used to them.  ::Does a few minor adjustments.::  What do you see now?  ::Waves two fingers in front of her.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CTO:  Either that or whatever it is, is trying to get  out.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
FCO: Yes, Lieutenant.  I know what a temporal rift is.  I was unaware that they had a particular look to them though.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Sir, I'm picking up a second distress call, originating past the ship on the screen now.

ACTION:  The vessel on the view screen  is battered and beaten.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Can you identify?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Squints.::  MO: That's a bit better, but I'd like my own eyes to be working.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Still working, but can't get a sensor lock.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  Yes, some do have a difference.  I suggest we keep a distance because they are unpredictable.  The helm is testy as it is.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  This just got a little more interesting.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Mutters.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Maybe if we got closer we could identify, but not sure if it's worth the risk.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Self: Bloody helm stop screwing with me.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
XO/CTO/CSO:  I'm open to suggestions, gentlemen.  We can't just sit here and let that thing collapse on those ships.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Trying to establish a COM link to either vessel.::

MO_Clarissa says:
::Places her hand on her shoulder.::  CEO:  I know, Commander.  I'm sorry.  I just don't have any answers just yet.  But I assure you, we are working on it.  What do you think?  How many fingers am I holding up?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Reroute all remaining power to shield and hull integrity and lay in an emergency beam-out.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
MO: Three? I'm not sure.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS:  We could set up a relay with probes, couldn't we?

MO_Clarissa says:
::Makes a face.::  CEO: Perhaps a little more adjustment?  ::Makes another adjustment.::  Try again, Commander.  ::Holds up four fingers.::

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
XO:  We need a set of coordinates to lock onto in order to do that.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Fidgets again.:: MO: Umm, I'm sorry, but it looks like four this time.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  A communication probe may help.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Edge us closer, Lieutenant.  Let's see if we can't get a fix on them.

MO_Clarissa says:
CEO:  That's more like it.  Let me back up some.  ::Backs up.::  Are you still able to see me?  Is the visual image distorted, or is it getting clearer?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Self:  Not sure if that would work.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: Yes, Sir, but I truly don't advise it.  We might get caught in the gravimetric currents.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All: The distress signals on both ships seem to be automated.  I can't make contact.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
XO:  Prepare the probe.  Maybe we can use it to boost the sensor strength and use it as a relay.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
MO: That seems to be clearer now. I guess I can have the engineering staff stand back. :: chuckles.::  I'll blame my deodorant if they ask why.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Gently eases the Huron towards the edge of the rift praying they don't get caught up in the gravimetric eddies.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: Are we certain they are from different sources?

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
FCO:  It's a chance we'll have to take.  The other alternative is to sit here and watch the pretty lights.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Preps a probe and programs the send all data about launch.::    CO: Probe ready, Sir, on your command.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
XO:  Fire.

MO_Clarissa says:
::Smiles at her.::  CEO:  I'll release you for now, Commander, but the first sign of a headache or dizziness, I want you back here in sickbay, pronto.  Understand?

CSO Smarty says:
CO:  I am able to tell the size of each ship in there.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CTO:  Aye, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Fires probe.::

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Can you detect any life signs?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CSO:  Each ship?  ::Looks at him.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
MO:  No worries there.  I want a permanent fix to this problem of mine so I'll be good and if I can't, well.....I will be.  ::Hops off the bed.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Tries sending a response message to first ship along same frequency as they are transmitting their distress call.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS:  Okay, just wondering, due to the temporal energy.  Made me think of taking those mirror medicine cabinet doors at the academy and opening them so they look on each other.  "Look into infinity", that's what everyone called it.

CSO Smarty says:
CO:  No, the one closest to us is about the same as we are; the other is about the size of a large battle cruiser.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Federation?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CTO:  Well, I figured if one ship could get stuck in there, why not two?

CSO Smarty says:
OPS:  There is already 2 ships in there.  I don't like to think we'll make 3.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS:  Entirely possible.  Just a whim kinda I guess.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  In this case, maybe three or four.  I just don't want us to be the next one.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CSO:  No, Sir. We don't want that. ::Smiles to himself.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Battles the pull of the gravimetric eddies.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Checks for more ships in the rift.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Leaves sickbay and heads for the bridge finally.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: Getting readings from the closer ship.  Warp nacelles are damaged, hull breaches on at least two decks.  Life signs reading sporadically, tough to lock, but guessing about 40 on board.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Sir?  I did a trick I know to get a message to the first ship and I was able to get the ship's registry.  Sir?  It's the Huron's registry.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Adds more power to the resistance of the pull of the rift.::  Self: This is nuts and I don't like it either.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  WHAT?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  You have got to be kidding.  ::Looks at the Captain.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Can you confirm that?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Double checks expecting to be asked to.::

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Back us out, Lieutenant!

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  That would confirm a definite time rift.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All:  Yup, it's our registry.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  Already ahead of you, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Begins to pull back but.....::

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Full impulse!

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Out loud:  Oh ::curses.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Uh, yeah, I think so.  Locking on...confirmed, it's our ship.  Other appears to be a Romulan ship, D'deridex class.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Steps out onto the bridge and goes to relieve the engineering station officer.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO: If that is us in there, then who is the battle cruiser?   It must be out there.  Keep your eyes open.

ACTION:  As the Huron begins to pull back out of the rift, the gravimetric forces pull her deeper into the rift.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Adds the warp drive to it.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  We got caught, and we are not going to get out of this one.  We are going in regardless of what we do.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Out loud:  Augusfratt!!!!!

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Oh good, just when we need you.  We are being pulled into this rift.  Get us more power.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Tying shields into the Tractor beams, trying to push the Gravimetric forces back.  Tapping into emergency power!

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Then go to warp if you have to, but get us out of here!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Notices the view screen and sends a message to engineering that they need to boost power to the engine reserves.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Self:  Wait T'Lar, don't do warp......!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Done, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  Sir, I am at warp now but it is not working.  The more we try to pull the faster we get pulled in.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
FCO:  All stop.  Go to maneuvering thrusters only.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  Since you got a reading on the other us, what about that other ship?  What kind of damage if at all does it have.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  As an ex-CEO, it really doesn't matter.  We have been caught by the gravimetric pull.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  I'll see what I can learn, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: This could be a trap, Sir.  You know how the Romulans are.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Does what he can.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO/XO:  We are going in whether we want to or not.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Don't feed me excuses!  Just follow orders!

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  I think this is a bit beyond their capabilities, Sir.

ACTION:  As the Huron slows to thrusters, several EPS conduits begin to smoke and are blown in main engineering.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Sir, you have all auxiliary power at your disposal should you need it.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  Sir, the second ship is too far into the rift.  I can’t get any readings.  ::Continues to try.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Shakes head.::  Self: This is not good.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Shields and hull integrity, Commander.  I don't want to get crushed.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Prays.::

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Arm phasers.  Let's try disrupting the rift.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO/ CEO:  Shields are being pushed, trying to match the push to stabilize.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  Watch that bird.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  You will only serve to open ...::Shuts up as she remembers she is not the Chief Engineering Officer.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  We have a problem in engineering.  EPS conduits blown.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Aye Sir, arming Phasers, locking on the rift.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Does what she can to stop the continual pull on the ship.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: Is there a time stamp on the distress call from the other Huron?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  All I can suggest is that if we were to get closer, readings would then be a go.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Get damage control down there.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  Watching, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Shield strength is holding for the moment, Sir and hull integrity straining but in tact.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  It should have a time stamp as the Chief Tactical Officer asks.  More like a loop I would think.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  Already on it, Captain.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Send an emergency message to Starfleet.  Tell them what's happening.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CTO:  It's automated.  I'll check for a time stamp now, Sir.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Launch a distress beacon if you have to.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*Engineering/Martin*:  Ensign, I need a status report on the damage and repairs.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS:  Thanks.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Fire!

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Fires Phasers at rift.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Prepares a standard status report to Starfleet Command, emergency notification priority.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Grabs the console and waits for the shock wave that is inevitable.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Sends message.::

ACTION:  The phaser blasts at the rift cause the rift to expand, and pushes all of the vessels deeper into the rift.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Sir, you just sent the message that Starfleet sent us to check on.   

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
All:  Hang on!  Shock wave coming and we are moving deeper into the rift.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  There is your time frame, I would guess.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  If that's the case, we gotta shift all we have into SIF and shields.  Try and keep in one piece.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Did you identify us as the Huron?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
*ALL Hands*:  Brace for impact.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Prays again for whatever happens in the time rift won't hurt any of the crew or her babies.::

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
OPS:  All power to the shields!

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  I'm sure I would have identified ourselves, or what point would sending the message be, Sir?  Did I mess up?

EO Martin says: 
*CEO*:  Commander, we have teams working on the conduits.  So far that seems to be the only damage.  Should be another few minutes.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  Sir, I suggest shutting down the engines and letting us just coast into it and save the power for the SIF and IDF.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Allocated power to the shields.::  CO: Aye, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO/XO:  Might make it easier on the ship if she surfs in.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Tries to manipulate the shields to stabilize the pressure from the rift.::  CO/ OPS: Trying to match the energy out there to the shields output.  No luck so far.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
OPS:  No you did not mess up.  I want Starfleet to know that they've messed up by sending us.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Grips the sides of her console.::  Self:  Good man, that Martin.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Shut down the helm, but leave the engines powered.  That's where the majority of our power comes from.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  Yes, Sir, that much I do know.  ::Shuts down the impulse and warp drives to the helm.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  Send that extra power to the shields.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  It is possible the message was messed up by the magnetic surges in the rift?  They may not have gotten the who; just the what and where.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  You got all of helms power now.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  Done, Sir.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
OPS:  It's possible.  Doubtful, but possible.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Self:  Imzadi, I pray you are alright.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  Thanks.  ::Smiles.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  Not a problem.  ::Smiles.::

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
OPS:  What can you tell about the other Huron?  Anything yet?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Checks to see if we are closer to the other Huron yet, to run another reading.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Pushes the glasses back up onto her nose as they seem to keep slipping off.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All:  I got it.  Heavy damage to the other Huron's nacelles... hull breaches on two decks.... massive casualties... only forty life signs that I can read....

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
OPS:  What sort of damage?  Is it from weapons fire?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  That is not good.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All:  Massive casualties... only forty life signs that I can read....

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Turns to the CEO to say something and it catches his eyes.::   CEO:  What is that on your face?

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Is the damage from weapons fire?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Looks at Holly.::  CEO:  Nice shades.  Hope they help.  Maybe you can see the rift from a better perspective.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks up at the XO.::  CEO: Just an extra set of eyes, Sir, until the medical staff can correct my vision problem.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All:  Reading really crazy.... field warp nacelles fried.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Glances back.::  CEO: They helping?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks at her closer.::  CEO: It suits you Commander.  ::Grinning.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Gets a horrified look on her face.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods at T'Lar.::  FCO: They are.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
ALL:  The damage was done by the rift, not phaser fire.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
All: Then what is that Romulan doing in there?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Grabs her console as a wave of terror goes through her mind.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: They seem to be Icky, but not the same as my own eyes.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Now that's the question of the day.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles towards the XO.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  You said forty???

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Stand by on weapons.  I'm not taking any chances.

ACTION:  Shield strength has dropped to 70%, and the Huron drifts further into the rift.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Good to hear.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO:  Shields dropping, currently at 70%.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  What’s the cause?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Looks for the first time at the CEO who showed up on bridge awhile ago.  Sees her new eyewear.  Thinks it is sad but doesn't say nothing, just goes back to his console.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  Huh? Yes, forty life signs.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO/XO: Rerouting auxiliary power to the shields.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Suggest we take her deeper.  See if we can get a better read on both ships.  Not like going deeper will make things worse.  Will it?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  We are drifting, are we heading for that other ship?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Out loud:  Oh my.... ::doesn't have the correct word for it.::  That is us and only forty are left, and I sense so much pain and suffering and terror.  ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Concentrate your sensors on the other Huron's shield generators.  Find out their status.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Grabs head in pain for the intense emotions that she is feeling is almost overwhelming her own mind.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Is there any way to increase the sensor output?

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Lieutenant!  Concentrate on your station!

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  I am trying Sir, but it is very, very hard!!!

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Mind your tasks; get a grip.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  You are not an empath, so you wouldn't know what I feel Sir, with all do respect.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Not sure it would work, Sir. The rift seems to be draining our power, albeit slowly but a definite drain.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Try to determine if they were overloaded, or what.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  You okay?  Maybe you should go to Sickbay?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Shakes her head violently and tries to clear her mind.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Checking, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Never mind what you feel.  Get me a fix on that other us.  Are we going to collide with it or what?

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Empath or not Lieutenant, if you cannot contain yourself, then you will be excused from the bridge!

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  I wish I had William's mental blocks.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Sir, its shields down 30%, hull breaches decks three and ten.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Understood Commander.  Just do what you can.  Try to slow the drain.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks for a way to increase the sensor output just the same.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Working on it now, Commander.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Evacuate decks 3 and 10 at once, just to be safe.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
CEO/OPS:  Is the power drain in any way connected to the amount of power we are using?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Scoo/ Bee*:  I need decks 3 and 10 cleared, move all crew on those decks to deck seven lounge, overflow to the cargo bays if needed.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Is this one of those alternate reality Huron things, Sir. ::Working on if it was an overload.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Remembers her spirit guide and calls on his strength and finally does succeed in filtering out most of the fear, but some is still evident as the crew on the ship are beginning to stress out.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  Let’s hope that’s not our future.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  Can't get a fix on that, Sir.  I'm unable to pinpoint the cause at this time.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Permission to try and lock a Tractor on the other Huron?  Maybe we can help them, or at least figure out what didn't work for them.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  I can't confirm or deny overload as a cause, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  If we can not break from the time loop in here it will be our future.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Futures are not set, remember that.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Tries again to make contact to the other Huron.::

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Give a try, Commander.

ACTION:  The D'deridex vessel locks a tractor beam onto the Huron2 and pulls her just out of reach of tractor range of the Huron1.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: True, it is not set in time, but remember in here time has no meaning.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Too late, the Romulans apparently had the same idea.  No longer in range.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  Are comms down with us?  Can you get a comm signal from the other us?

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
CTO:  QIvatlh!

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  I've been trying to do just that, Commander. I'll keep at it.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  We can try to disable the Romulan’s tractor beam.  They are messing with federation property.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  We should prepare a communications probe.  If it can escape, it can let Starfleet know what happened, maybe not send us next time if that makes sense.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Hu'tegh romuluSgnan HaDI'baH

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  Captain!!!

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Knows full well what he just said.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS:  I think the Universal Translators need more power, seem to be malfunctioning there.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Mister Riley sent one as we were being pulled in.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Self:  Talk about me?  What he said was.....::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CTO:  Checking system, Sir.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  But we have to know if it can get out.  If it can, we can too.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
FCO:  I will not remind you again, Lieutenant, to mind your station.

ACTION:  A third vessel is entering the rift, and a communication is received by Huron from Huron responding to the distress call.

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Can we even get sensor readings from outside of the rift?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  Sir, with all due respect........I am minding my console.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Prepares the COM probe, with warning messages.::

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