Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Nine, Episode Twenty-Seven (Mission #376)
“Echoes – Part 2 – Message in a bottle”
Stardate 10808.09

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 Parsons								played by     	Linda Baus
Mirror Talora							played by     	Linda Baus
CSO Smarty								played by     	Jon Benson 
EO Martin								played by     	Pam Bruyere
Crewman								played by     	Pam Bruyere
Dobs									played by     	Pam Bruyere
Beta Team								played by     	Steve Weller
Beta Lt.								played by     	Steve Weller
Beta Lead								played by     	Steve Weller

Mission Prologue:  

Last time on the USS Huron …

The Huron was pulled into a temporal rift to answer a distress call that was later determined to be their own.  With the Huron now stuck in the temporal causality loop, they must now find a way out before the rift collapses.

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OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Sir?  It's the Huron's registry.

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

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

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

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

CO_Captain_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Send an emergency message to Starfleet.  Tell them what's happening.
Launch a distress beacon if you have to.

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

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

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All:  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?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  The rift seems to be draining our power, albeit slowly but a definite drain.

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And now, the continuation …

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

Chapter Two
Message in a bottle
Stardate 10808.09

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CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge, trying to get some useful information from the sensors, like what it is exactly the Romulan ship is doing with the other us.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::At the bridge engineering station checking the power drain levels.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Out loud:  Oh hell........ ::Fights with the thrusters.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Sir, power levels are dropping all over the ship, caused by the instability of the rift.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  Sir, helm is getting very sluggish.  I have a problem with the thrusters.  I suggest shutting them down or we will blow out more relays.

CSO Smarty says:
::Going over all data received in from the sensors.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  Shut down all none essential power and reroute to primary.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Try lowering the ships power levels and let’s see if the power drain slows.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Does that include shields?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Does as ordered.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  Already doing that, Sir.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Very slowly and only enough to see if it actually works.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Self:  Well of course power is still being drained.  Sheesh.  This is not your ordinary rift.  It is a temporal anomaly .. duh!

CSO Smarty says:
CO:  We got to shut down the warp engines.  They are causing an instability in the rift. Warp Energy is causing instability.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Aye Sir, lowering shield power...Warp Energy is increasing the stability?  In that case, perhaps we should shut down shields entirely.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Shut down the warp drive, Commander.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Mumbles to self.::  Softly:  I said that earlier if you remember..... ::shakes head.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  If we shut down the warp engines it will take a lot of time to restart.  What if we need to scram, quick?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Is impulse power having any affect on the rift?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Taps her console.::  CO:  Warp drive shutdown underway.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Impulse uses the mass reduction Warp field, if we don't use that it should be fine.  Shields, however, are a modified Warp field.

CSO Smarty says:
CO:  Not that I can tell.  Every time warp field was implied, the rift went unstable.  Nothing else is effecting it that I can tell.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Making power adjustments to all essential systems.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  Let’s hope we won't need them in a hurry.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Is there a way to do a cold start of the engines if we needed them in a hurry?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Is less power to the shields having any affect?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  Amen, to that, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  Sir, this has all the ear marks of a Temporal Causality Loop.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  Anything we do using warp will not help us at all.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Well there is a theory, Sir, but it hasn't been tried since a certain Vulcan tried it eons ago.  It's a dangerous maneuver.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Still lowering, combined with the outside effects we're down to 48% and still dropping.  Hard to tell if the drop is stabilizing or not.  Outside force has already punched through the Port Nacelle, taking it out.  Other systems getting some damage as well.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  If there is a way, try to see to it.  Last resort though.  Hopefully we won’t need to.

ACTION:  A console in engineering overloads, sending shrapnel outward toward engineering staff.  A piece of metal catches Martin in the leg.  Fire breaks out in engineering activating the fire suppression system.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CTO:  The Nacelles? Just like the other Huron’s.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CSO:  What affects would the crew suffer from the rift if we were to shut down the shields completely?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods.:: XO: I'll start working on the calculations.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  Can you give me a hand here.  I can't do this alone.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  Sure, how can I help?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS:  Looks like it.  We gotta find a way to stick with the script without losing what we think they lost.

CSO Smarty says:
CO:  I would not recommend it, Sir.  It's already unstable and could collapse at any moment, so I'm saying I have no idea what it would do to the crew.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  Maybe you can keep the port thruster at 80% while I keep the starboard one at 60%.  That should make up for a semi straight line.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Gets an urgent message from engineering.::  XO:  Sir, we have fire in engineering. Crewman injured.  Teams are already on the repairs.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Preparing a probe to send to the Romulans.  If it can get out, we know that one door is still open.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Can you make contact with any of the other Huron’s, or the Romulans?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  You got it, Ma'am.  ::Does as asked.::

ACTION:  Medics are on the way to engineering.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  If you needed in engineering, go.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CEO:  I can do a cold start of the warp core if you need to.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Prepares a Communications Probe for launch.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: I've been trying. The interference in here is making it difficult.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO/XO:  With all due respect, Sirs.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Thank you, Sir.  I'd like to check on my people.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  Reiley, add .5% to your port thruster.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Fly the shield, Lieutenant; let the Chief worry about the engines.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Scoo/ Bee:  Go with her, take as many as you can get, give them more hands.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  If you need assistance, I'll be there.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  Yes, Ma'am.  And, it’s Riley, Ma'am.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Heads for the lift in a hurry.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Enters.::  Computer:  Main engineering!

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Probe ready.  If we can get it out, we can drop to minimal crew and send the rest out in escape pods.  Smaller, should be able to navigate better I hope.  I'd say keep maybe, 40?  I think that will make us stay on script, right?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  I am sorry, Riley.  This thruster is playing with me and I am getting frustrated.  Wish I had a rudder.

ACTION:  An object is seen being jettisoned from the Romulan ship.  It is an escape pod, and it is headed for the Huron.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Romulans have just launched an escape pod, headed this way.  Tracking its approach.

CSO Smarty says:
::Detects the object and scans it.::  CO/XO:  Scanning.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Whose script though?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Arrives to a mess in engineering.::  All:  Where is Ensign Martin?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Life signs?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  You should try more to relax.  Getting all bent out of shape, tends to make people nervous, especially when the frustrated one is flying the ship.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Scans the escape pod for life signs.::  CO: Scanning now.  As for the script, just trying to find a way out while keeping the loop going.  Hard to break a loop from what I've heard.

Crewman says: 
CEO:  Over there, Commander.  He's been injured, but the medic is already working on him.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Isn't that the point?  We're don't want to end up like that previous Huron.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods and hurries over to Martin.::  Martin:  Dang it, Martin, what did you get in the way of this time?  :;Feigns anger.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  The problem is, are we doing the same thing that Huron did?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Takes Engineering console to help out while Sparks is away.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  I can guarantee you that me getting frustrated is the only thing that is keeping this ship flying now.  Helps keep the mind focused.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  I'd settle for realizing we misinterpreted what we saw.  If all but 40 of the crew left, we'd detect only 40 life signs, right?

EO Martin says:
CEO: Just a stray piece of bulkhead ma'am. Just a scratch.  I'll be fine in a jiffy.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  Yeah?  Hmm, you should try yoga.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Adds a touch more to the starboard thruster.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Martin:  I can't leave you boys alone for five minutes can I?  ::Smiles.::  So do you happen to have a damage report?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  Don't have to.  My husband is part Vulcan and I know Cheyenne meditations.  I commune with my spirit guide on a regular basis.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  I'm reading a power fluctuation in starboard thrusters; compensate.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  But if we want to break the loop, then we don't want to leave just 40 people on board... I'm getting a head ache.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  I am doing that now.  He has the port.  Starboard is my side.

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

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  What about that escape pod?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Makes an adjustment.::

ACTION:  The past Huron is venting drive plasma.  The escape pod is close to the Huron that is showing several more haul breaches.

CSO Smarty says:
CO: The other us, is venting drive plasma, Sir.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Tracking it in now, Sir.  It's now passing the other Huron.  Well, the first one.  In tractor range; should I bring it in?

EO Martin says:
CEO:  A console blew creating a shrapnel cloud.  Three crewmen suffered burns and cuts and I sent them off to sickbay with the medics.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  Spirit guide?  I think he's over charging you.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Is there anybody on board?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Martin: This place is a mess. What's the bad news?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Pod has a single life sign.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Overhears the CSO.::  *CEO*:  Just to let you know Commander, the past Huron has just started venting drive plasma.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Bring it in.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  How far are we from them?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  No, he is not.  He told me that it would get worse before it gets better.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  What’s our distance to the past Huron?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Locks Tractor on the Escape pod and brings it into the Shuttle Bay.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Put it in shuttle bay 1 and have a SEC team secure it.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Sir, as we have evacuated decks 3 and 10, you want me to cut power to life support there?  It would give us a bit more power to place somewhere else.

EO Martin says:
CEO:  We have several coolant leaks and the SIF and IDF are becoming unstable. I have repair crews on them but its bad, Ma'am.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: Just out of range of our tractors.  400,000km.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Already en route; sending Beta Team to secure.  Alpha's lending a hand with damage control at the moment.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
*CEO*:  We are 400,00 km away.

ACTION:  The escape pod is brought into the shuttle bay.  Security are called to secure the pod.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Make sure they're actually evacuated.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Shall I go down there, Sir?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  Go, I have her.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  No, just have Security escort whoever it is to the bridge.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Fights with the helm.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Relay those orders, Commander.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Far enough for now, but have flight keep us clear of that flow.  One spark from our engines and we're as good as fried chicken.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  I guess I don't get all that spirit stuff.  I just listen to myself for guidance, well, myself and my mom and dad.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Self:  Bloody beast, stay put!!!

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Beta Team*:  Bring the pod’s occupant to the bridge immediately.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Any luck with the communications probe?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  What ever you do, keep us as far away from the other Huron as possible.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Checks for life signs on decks 3 and 10.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
*CEO*:  Thank you, Commander.  How bad is it down there?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Yeah, Sir.  All bad luck, I'm afraid.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  Well Sir, it ain't going to be easy.  Thrusters are really being picky.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Try your best; got to stay away from that plasma.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  Maybe you would like me to get out and just push her away?

Beta Team says: 
*CTO*: The Occupant is unconscious.  We're getting him out, but should we bring him to the Bridge or Sickbay with his condition?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Is that a request, cause I can see to it.  ::Grinning.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Well Sir, that depends on how important you think the SIF and IDF are to our survival.  We have repair teams on the job, but it's not looking good at the moment.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  Well it is not a request, but only a suggestion.  What we can do to help is blow out one of the shuttle bays if we get too close.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Good idea, evacuate the main shuttle bay of all personal and prepare it if we need it.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Pod’s occupant is unconscious.  Still want him brought here or Sickbay?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
*CEO*:  Well, you are the engineer, Commander.  Do your best?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Seeing decks 3 and 10 are clear, seals off the two decks and allocates the power saved to shields.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Martin:  Are you able to remain here, or do you need to see the doc in sickbay?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: Well I suggest we do it quickly cause we are getting awfully close to that plasma stream and the thrusters ain't doing a good job of it.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Is it a Romulan?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Your faith in me is about to be tested I think, Sir.  Sparks out.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Beta Team*:  Is the occupant Romulan or Starfleet?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Self:  Come on old gal get over here please..... ::fights with the thrusters and slowly the Huron inches away.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  If you do it, can you guarantee we will not fall into it right after we move away?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  In this type of temporal causality loop nothing is a guarantee.

EO Martin says:
CEO:  I'm well enough, Holly.  I just need something for the pain, and I think Dobs here can handle that.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Go to impulse power if you have to, Lieutenant.  Just keep the warp drive offline.

Beta Team says:
*CTO*:  No, not Romulan.  Human.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Not yet, just keep us away.  Not ready to blow the shuttle bay just yet.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Did you hear that?  Not Romulan.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  Shuttle bay is ready on your order only.

Dobs says: 
::Nods to Holly and injects Martin with a pain killer.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Have them take him to sickbay.  I'll meet them their.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Beta Team*:  Take him to Sickbay, ASAP.

Beta Team says:
*CTO*:  Her, Sir.  Aye.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CSO:  What’s the condition of the rift?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: Commander, you have the bridge, and keep us in one piece.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Self:  Collapsing along with us in it.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Martin:  Well you do what you can, and I'm going to assist the repair crews.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.

ACTION:  There is a hull breach on Deck 3, and atmosphere is venting.

CSO Smarty says:
XO:  Instability is increasing.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Out loud:  Oh hell, hull breach!!!

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  What’s the status of that Romulan vessel?  What are they doing?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Dngages the impulse to augment the course of the ship.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: There goes the hull on deck three, Sir.  Just like the other Huron’s.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::The alarms in engineering go off again.::  Self:  Now what?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Heads down to sickbay to see the weird person.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  Suggestion?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Pushes buttons on the engineering console trying to bring emergency force shields up to seal the breach.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS: Seal that breach.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Commander, I've got hull breaches on deck 3 and we're losing atmosphere. Sealing it off.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
ALL:  Any suggestions on how to get us out of here?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  Already working on it, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
*CEO*:  Very good,  watch for deck 10 to follow soon.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: They've brought the other Huron in close range, and have extended shields around them.  Think they're looking to protect her.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Initiates an emergency force field to seal the breach.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: There is no way to get out of this loop.  We have to send a message ahead into the loop to help us.  Temporal Causality loops repeat themselves.  We should just let the eventuality happen and pray we get the message in the next loop.

ACTION:  The emergency force field seals the breach and the venting of atmosphere.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  There has got to be something important about the other Huron.  Try to ascertain from scans anything different from us.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Initiating force fields on both decks. Repair teams being dispatched.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  Deck three sealed, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  Good, prepare for 10 when it happens.  Seems we are following suit with the other Huron.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Self:  Oh great, a hard headed Klingon with a stubborn streak too!!!

Doctor_Parsons says:
::Working to revive the Human.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  I'll look, but I'd say the difference is obvious.  They were here first, they were farther along.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Enters sickbay and finds the escape pod alien.::  MO Parsons:  What's his... or rather her condition?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  Well if my Spirit Guide asks me next time for a pay hike, he won't get it.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Tries again to contact any of the ships sharing our space.  Being in the rift in such close proximity, no time will give a better chance.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  And there is no other Romulan ship.  It's just funny how there are only 3 of us and 1 of them.

Doctor_Parsons says:
CO:  You don't recognize her, Captain?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Maybe they aren't in the rift, but are at the other end.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  Can you get a message to the Romulans?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  I don't blame you.  I think you'd be better off figuring out life’s troubles on your own.  What could spirits know anyway?  Not enough to keep them from being spirits, that's for sure.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
ALL:  We are being pulled into the rift.  Any ideas what would happen if we fly right into it?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CTO: Then this would make this a Quantum Fissure and not a Temporal causality loop.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
MO_Parsons:  Should I?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  No, Sir.  But, I'm being persistent.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  I'm thinking fly out of it.  We're already deep inside by my reading of the situation.

Doctor_Parsons says:
CO:  Captain Q'tor .. I'd like you to meet CNS Talora, or .. should I say her twin?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO: Are we being pulled into the center of the rift?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  Yes, we are Sir; and I tried to tell you that earlier.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  One way to find out.  Maybe all this fighting is what is wrecking the ship.  Maybe see where it wants to take us would be better than meeting those other Huron's same fate?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
*CO*:  Sir, at this point, there isn't any other options.  I recommend flying right into the rift.  Stop this now.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS/XO:  I agree with that theory, Sirs.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
MO_Parsons:  Don't be ridiculous.  This is NOT Counselor Talora ::looks closely at the alien.::  But Counselor Talora does not have a twin.

Doctor_Parsons says:
CO:  Then who is this?  Because ::runs a tricorder over her:: this DNA does not lie.  It is her, or her twin.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Prepare to head straight in, all possible speed.  Wait for my order.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*XO*:  Plot an intercept course for that Romulan ship and engage!

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Self:  About time.  
XO: Understood sir.  Full Impulse.  On your order.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:;Continues to assist with the repairs.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Red alert.    
FCO:  Intercept that Romulan vessel.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
MO_Parsons: Can she be awakened?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  As soon as we are in range, open fire.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Double checks ship's systems making sure everything is in the best way for our trip into the rift::

Doctor_Parsons says:
CO:  I think so .. ::Uses a hypo to awaken her.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  Intercept course laid in and engaged at full impulse, Sir.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Open fire?  But they have done nothing remotely hostile.  On the contrary, they're helping us.  Well, the other us, but still.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Looks back at XO in disbelief.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  I don't know, Commander.  Captain's orders.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  I heard Intercept Course, nothing about firing, Sir.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  What did the Romulans do, Sir?

Doctor_Parsons says:
CO:  I think she's coming around, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
*CO*:  Are you sure you want to engage them, Sir?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*XO*:  Check your comm badge, Commander.  I said nothing about engaging the Romulans, yet.  Merely the engines.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Belay that, Commander; a misunderstanding.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  Hail the Romulans, and keep at it till they respond.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  You want me to run a diagnostic on your COM badge, Sir?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  Funny, Ensign.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  I wasn't trying to be funny, Sir.  Other wise you might try to engage me!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*Bridge*:  Sparks here.  Repairs are going ahead but it's going to be some time before we're back to one hundred percent. Advise not to place the ship in a position to be damaged any further.  I'm not sure the fields will hold under pressure.

Mirror Talora says: 
::Begins to breathe more steadily, but her eyes still closed.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Self:  Whew for a moment I honestly thought we were going to start a war.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Get us right on top of them.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora:  Who are you?  How did you escape the Romulans?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  Continue trying to contact the Romulans; got it, Sir.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Aye sir, very good.  ::Breathes a sigh of relief.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  Just how close on top of them do you want me to get?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
All:  Not a word of this, understood?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: Two meters or three?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Self:  I asked for that.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  Right side up, or upside down, Sir?

Mirror Talora says: 
::Shakes her head, the fog starting to disappear in her head, her eyes starting to open.  She stares straight up at the Captain, trying to figure out where she is.::  CO:  Lord Q'tor?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Enough, Lieutenant.  Get alongside them.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  You didn't specify how you wanted to get close to them, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Brings the Huron alongside, and prays the ship stays in one piece.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
*CEO*:  It is taken under advisement, Commander.  I can’t promise anything at this moment.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Can you get us inside their shields?

Beta Lt. says:  
Beta Lead:  He got promoted?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: That would put us two meters next to her skin.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO: Just do it, and don't hit them.

Beta Lead says: 
::Elbows Lieutenant, giving a look saying "shut up".::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO: What life signs can you get from the Romulan ship?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  No guarantees on that one, Sir.  The instabilities here are crazy, but I will try.

Mirror Talora says:
::Grabs Q'tor's shirt.::  CO:  Lord Q'tor!  Stop what you're doing!  Do not go further into the rift!  Whatever you do, do not approach the Romulan warbird!

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Confused by her address.::  Talora:  Lord?  I am Captain Q'tor of the Federation Starship Huron.  And despite who you appear to be, you are NOT Counselor Talora.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
*CEO*:  Get as much power to hull integrity as you can.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Scans show they are at full strength.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Begins to maneuver the Huron closer to the Romulan warbird.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  At least according to Intelligence Reports.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Do they acknowledge we are here, moving anyway or anything?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  Sir, I sense Talora and something is definitely wrong here.

Mirror Talora says:
CO:  Lord Q'tor .. Captain Q'tor .. whatever .. If you move into the rift, you will be just like that Huron that we are trying to save.  And many of your people will die.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora:  How did you escape the Romulans?  We have been unable to escape the rift.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  As I told you Sir, repairs are progressing but we can't take anything more than a bump at the moment.  I can't guarantee the SIF holding fully.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  Do you have to do that?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora:  Why do you keep calling me Lord?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  No outward signs yet.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  Do what?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  All that sensing stuff gives me the creeps.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Talora?  Our Counselor?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  Well, fine but, just stay out of my brain. You might get lost in there and I don't need that.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  If I didn't sense her and something bad is out there or going to happen then I wouldn't be a good officer and Betazoid.  If I can prevent something bad from happening and save lives I am going to do it.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
*CO*:  Sir, we are right along side the Romulans.  They are not even acknowledging we are here.  And no replies from comm.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  Ensign, I am prohibited to probe any one’s mind.  I am empathically sensing her.

Mirror Talora says: 
CO:  Your ship entered a temporal causality loop.  In our time line, your ship is destroyed inside the rift.  We answered a distress call that you sent out, and have responded over and over again to your distress calls.  So far, we haven't been able to break the loops.  Six of your ships have been destroyed.  We are trying to stop the loop.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  Heck, lots of Starfleet Officers do just fine without all the hocus pocus.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  That Hocus pocus you so clearly speak of might just save your life one day.  Don't knock it, son.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  You are one weird lady, Ma'am.  ::Smiles, knowing he is pushing it.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  Were you in my shoes, would you not do the same?

ACTION:  The hull breech on deck 3 reopens and another hull breech on deck 10 opens, both venting atmosphere.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Out loud; Oh hell, there goes deck three and ten now.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO: You just thanked me awhile ago for saving your life, and I ain't no superman.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*XO*:  I don't have time to explain Commander, but have the helm start backing away from the warbird.  Set a course for the opening of the rift.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
Self:  Uh oh!

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*XO*:  Impulse engines only.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Set a course for the rift opening.  Full impulse.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Sees the new hull breaches and gets to work trying to seal them.::

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