Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Nine, Episode Thirty (Mission #379)
“Echoes – Part 5 – Loopty Loo on a Saturday Night”
Stardate 10808.30

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

NPC’s:
Chavek								played by     	Linda Baus
EO Martin								played by     	Pam Bruyere
Angeltra								played by     	Steve Weller
Talora Stradiot[2]							played by     	Andrew Cotterly
CTO Grenthor/D’deridex Vessel					played by     	Andrew Cotterly
Science Team							played by     	Jon Benson
Science 1								played by     	Jon Benson
CSO Smarty								played by     	Jon Benson

Mission Prologue:  

Last time on the USS Huron …

The Huron escaped the rift but was met by three Romulan Birds of Prey, who at first only seemed to be interested in the Huron's technology that was not familiar to them.  The Huron crew soon learned that something on those Birds of Prey was draining their resources.

When the Captain asked for star charts, the crew was surprised to learn that they were somehow taken back in time to the year 2283.  And the Birds of Prey matched no configuration of the vessels in the databanks from that time period.

Somehow the Huron managed to not only be taken backward in time, but to an era that was inconsistent with history.  And if that wasn't strange enough, there were 40 missing members of the Huron family that did not appear to be anywhere on board the ship.

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CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Sir, we have another side to the problem.  Energy drain's coming from those ships out there.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Texts to the Captain's chair.:: CO: If this time stamp is correct then we are in the year of 2283!

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO/CTO/XO: Sir, umm, I hate to tell you this but, Jessica, Sam and the twins are amongst the missing.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Sir, your son is missing too.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: Sir, weren't there forty missing from the Huron in the rift?  Could there be a tie in with that?

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And now, the continuation …

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

Chapter Five
Loopty Loo on a Saturday Night
Stardate 10808.30

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CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Standing at the engineering console adjusting her glasses.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::At science scanning for any temporal anomalies inside and outside the ship.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Monitoring the Romulan vessels while watching Angeltra guide Security in searching the locations people went missing in.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Has sensors totally repaired and is seated at his station.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Walks out of his office in sickbay to find he has a new patient.:: New Patient: Alright. I need Name, Age, Date of Birth and any medical background I need to know. ::Looking at a pad the whole time.::

Talora_Stradiot[2] says: 
::Sits up in her bed and sees William.:: CMO: Oh my goodness! My love! Why are you here? And...what's with the clothes? You look strange, my dear.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Did you get my report about traces of Chronitons being found at the sights of the disappearances, Sir?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Gets a cold shiver down her spine.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Settles in and brings up the latest repair report.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Looks up to see Talora.:: Talora: Are you alright? What happened here? And what's this "my dear" and "love" nonsense?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  I did Ensign.  Commander Naug is looking into it.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::While running the scans he has the computer looking for anything in common with all the missing.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Eyes go wide.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS/CO:  Scans are running at this moment.

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
::Manages to get out of the bed, despite the protests of the medics all around.:: CMO: Oh, please, dear. No need to play around. ::Walks up and gives him a kiss.::  Now, care to give me an update?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

Angeltra says:
XO: Security teams reporting most of the missing were in Evac Shelter Gamma, Counselor's Office, Deck 9.  Chroniton readings there are off the cha...are extremely high.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: Who was that person we got in sickbay.  There could be a connection there.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Just stares at her in shock.:: *CO*: Captain....what's wrong with Talora? She's....well, acting very strange.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
*CMO*:  I sense a presence in sickbay.  Is everything alright Imzadi?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Angeltra:  What about the rest.  And have that area sealed.  I'm sending a team to check it out.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Blinks.:: *FCO*: Everything's fine dear. Don't worry about it.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: At this moment I can't sense any of the missing people.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Notices that the turbolifts are acting up again.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Signals a science team to head to shelter gamma to see what can be found out.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Speaking of veqlar.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  It was worth a try, Lieutenant.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*CMO*: That's not Talora, Doctor.  Get her up here to the bridge.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: Good, I would very much like to this one.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Receives a signal from her department that 15 of their life boats are missing.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
*CO*: It would explain a lot at the moment. Be right there, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: I do have a report that makes no sense at all, however.

Angeltra says:
XO: Locking it down, the rest weren't evac'd there, they were working there it seems.  Or it's believed they were, at the time things were a bit hectic, but it appears they were in the same place.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*Martin*: Ensign, I'm still getting intermittent power failure with the turbolifts. What's the problem?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO: Report anything will help.

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
::Places her hands on her hips.:: CMO: Listen you, I need to talk to Lord Q'tor again. Could you take me to him, dear?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  Well it is strange that 15 of our life boats are missing.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
Talora: I think that only appropriate. Follow me then. ::Walks out of sickbay.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Find out when and by whom.  And how many were inside if any.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Having run some diagnostic scans crawls back under console to finish up the last of the repairs to the main bridge console.  Now working on FCO's side.::

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
::Looks at William weirdly and follows him out, receiving stares from the Medics all around.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
*CMO*: Just making sure, Imzadi.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  When did 15 escape pods go missing and why are we just now learning of it?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
*Angeltra*:  Thank you. Keep me informed of the rest and keep scanning for anymore disturbances.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: Sir, with the ships systems down the way they were, there was no way we knew of the missing lifeboats.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
*CO*: Sir, if this isn't Talora, where is OUR Talora? And why are there two of them? Isn't one bad enough?

EO Martin says:
*CEO*: Trying to get a handle on it now, Holly. I think it's a damaged relay somewhere on  deck sixteen. I have repair crews there now. I will keep you informed.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: There was no forewarning of them even ejecting at all.  They turned up just missing.  No reports or anything.

Science Team says: 
::Arrives at the shelter and begins scanning everything looking for anything.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Steps into a nearby TL.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Growls in frustration at the FCO's report.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Sighs and adjusts the glasses again.::

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
::Follows him in.:: CMO: What a strange ship. Is this your ship, dear?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Sends a message to her staff to manually check and make sure they were empty.::

ACTION:  As the CMO and CNS head into the TL, the doors close and the TL takes off toward the bridge, stalling just short before getting to the bridge.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS: Send someone to each pod that is missing and physically check them.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*CMO*: I don't have those answers Doctor, but that is why I want that woman up here on the double.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Hears CMO over COM to CO and totally agrees... two Talora's, not good.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: Sir, I have my people doing that at the moment, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO: Between the both of you, maybe well get an answer.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: If the pod is missing how will "someone" find it to search it, Sir?

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
::Looks around.:: CMO: What happened?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Our "escorts" still sitting at range, no further apparent aggression.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: I hope so, Sir.  I would like to find the missing people as well.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Well at least there's that.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
*CO*: The TL is stuck. Could we get a hand please?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Gets another report about the turbolift malfunction.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Grins as the CMO's com is heard.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: This is getting nowhere; no answers and them just sitting there watching us.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Crawls on all fours to face the XO.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Looks down at OPS crawling to the XO.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Hears the Doctor's voice as if he's close by, but on the COM also, and looks around.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Commander, we have a turbolift malfunction again.

Science 1 says: 
*XO*: Nothing here, other then large amounts of chronitons.

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
::Turns and walks over to William with a twinkle in her eye.:: CMO: How long will it take for the lift to be fixed?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Walks over to the TL and pulls the door open looking down at the CMO and the fake Talora.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO: I don't get him.  I don't know how to carry out that order.  What pods are missing? How can we have missing pods searched?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Watches the CO open the doors.::  CEO: It seems the captain has found the answer to fix it.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS: Well my people tell me that there are 15 pods missing and I don't think you will find them on the deck.  ::Smiles.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Looks up.:: CO: Thank you, Sir.

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
::Gives a slight sigh and manages to climb up.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Holds out a hand for the two occupants.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Commander, I won't recommend anyone fiddling with the lift. You don't know what can happen.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Grabs the CO's hand.:: CO: Thanks for the hand.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Hears her husband’s voice.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Sees the Doctor and the CNS climb out of the TL.::  CO: I thought you said our guest was coming.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO: So, how do we search the pods?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO: Shut it down, and get it repaired.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: And so she has arrived.

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
::Looks over to William.:: CMO: I guess we'll have to wait till later, hunny.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: What can the Doctor and CNS do for us?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora:  Now then, what can you tell me about all of this?  Where are my missing people?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: I'm trying to do that Sir, but people keep getting into them and getting stuck. Don't you think someone would ask if they are fixed first?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS: Well I would assume by their signature.  Maybe we can find their micro thruster emissions?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: She's not the Counselor.  She was the pilot of the Romulan escape pod.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Hears the CNS's name and looks.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Sees the Doctor and Talora[2] arrive.:: FCO: So, that's your husband, huh?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS: Yes, he is the one....::Stares at Talora.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: Okay, if this is not the CNS, then who is she?  She looks just like the CNS?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Climbs back to his seat.:: FCO: Okay.

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
::Tilts her head to the side.:: CO: You have missing people, my Lord?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Begins scanning for the missing pods.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*Martin*:  Martin, shut down the turbolifts and don't bring them back online until they are one hundred percent in working order.

EO Martin says:
*CEO*: Aye Commander, we're shutting them down now.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO: Thanks. ::Smiles at her.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: Looks like Talora but...I can't explain it; something is different.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  As long as the transporters are working, use site to site for your repair teams if necessary.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: That's what I'd like to know myself, Commander.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Walks over to the FCO.:: FCO: Sorry about that. Accursed lift.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora:  Yes, I have missing people!  40 of them!  And this all started when you came aboard from that Romulan Warbird!  I want answers!

OPS_Ens_Riley says: 
::Looks back at Talora[2].:: FCO: Her clothes are different.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Glares at Talora and snarls.::  Talora: As myself and the rest of the families on this ship.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CMO: I understand my husband, I had to transport the Captain to the bridge myself and shut down them down after it.  Who is that?  It is not the Talora I know.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Aye Commander, but I hope those are few as it takes more power to transport that way, all that rerouting and stuff you know?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS: Yes, her clothes are different and I wonder why.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Any way to tell if this is her universe?  Do we know if there’s any "signature" we can look for?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  I trust you to keep it to minimum.

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
::Shocked expression.:: CO: My Lord, I have absolutely no idea what is going on. My ship was losing power fast, and we were trying to get out of the rift, same as you. I came over here to help. 

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles.:: XO: As I hope you do as well, Sir.

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
CMO: Dear, please come here and away from the broad. You’re making me nervous.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  And why is she calling you my Lord?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: Sir, we are 100 years in the past in the year 2283, and she is from our time period back in 2383.  That is the only reason I can sense that is different.  But she is not our counselor.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Talora:  And what is a human doing on a Warbird?

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
::Turns and glares at the XO.:: XO: It’s my ship, you fool.  Didn't I JUST say that?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Turns to the woman speaking and glares.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Talora:  Your ship!!    

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO; No wait she is human and not a spy.  She is telling the truth as far as I can tell.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  She must be a Romulan agent.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL: muryap! You all are stating things that I already know, asking me questions that I do NOT have the answers to!

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO: She's obviously having an identity crisis.  She thinks your hubby is hers.  Didn't she get the memo, this ain't her world.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS: Yes, that is very true.  ::Thinks.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: Make her talk or kill her now. She obviously knows about our missing............children....

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO: Heck, it ain't even our world.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Seems to be lots of them around.  Maybe we need to stop asking and start "reviewing" what we know, so we know what to ask.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Talora_Stradiot: You are human and you are from the Romulan warbird, yet you call my husband yours?  How is that possible?

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
XO: Listen you me right now, you p'tak. Cease accusing me of actions which I have no information about whatsoever!

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Attend your duties, Commander.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: It is a valid question, Sir.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL: That goes for all of you!

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Shocked by XO.  We don't kill people.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Blinks rapidly.:: Talora: Calm down, Talora.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: Whether it is valid or not does not mean I know the answers.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Trying to hold his anger and goes back to his console he was working on, and then steps up to her face at her words.:: Talora:  If it were not for Q'tor, I would kill you now.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Shakes her head at the tempers rising around her but keeps working on the power problem.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: Sir, it would answer many of the questions that need to be answered.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Takes the CO's orders and shuts up. Goes back to his duties.::

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
::Manages to calm down and looks around, noticing the OPS.:: OPS: R-R-Riley...?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: How long will it take before we’re in any condition to move?  I don't trust our "escorts" out there.  We looking at hours or days?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Turns away form her and back to his console fuming.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Hears his name and turns.:: All; Huh?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora: Never mind them!  ::Roars out in frustration.::  My ready room!  Now!

EO Martin says:
*CEO*: Holly, we've located the problem. Repair time should be less than an hour.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS: You know of her?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  What is our guest out there doing?

ACTION:  A Romulan Warbird is detected dropping from warp and dropping cloak near the 3 Birds of Prey.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I'm not sure Icky, but I'd guess at about three hours.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL: As for the rest of you, get back to your duties.  As soon as I know answers I will inform you, and I expect the same!

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Sees it was the new Talora what said his name.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: You have the bridge!

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: Romulan warbird dropping cloak......ship from this time era by her looks.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Turns back to his work.:: Self: Weirdo.

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
::Rushes over to the OPS.:: OPS: It IS you!  But, you died. I saw you! Oh, Riley, it’s so good to know that you are alive and well. ::Gives him a huge hug, before jumping up and following Q'tor to the ready room.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Just sitting there and...uh oh, new ship just entered.  Old style Warbird, or close to it.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Captain?!!? Help. ::Looks totally freaked::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*Martin*: Just get it done. The Captain is already blowing his top here, and the XO is not far behind.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO: Let’s see what we can find out.  Scan those ships for any Chronitons.  See if they have any like us.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: That will be dangerous.  Will take an active scan, and those can easily be viewed as "hostile acts".

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS/FCO:  What’s the word on those life pods?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Stops short of entering the ready room as he sees the new ship appear on the viewscreen.::  Talora: Friends of yours?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: Still looking, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  My people are still working on it.  I should have information for you in about ten minutes, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  One question Sir before you leave.

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
::Turns and looks.:: CO: No one I know. The only Romulan ships that the Brotherhood has were the two D'Deridexes. One is mine, and the other was destroyed during the reclaiming of Earth, my Lord. You remember, yes?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: Sir, the pods aren't there. There is no trace of them, just like the missing forty.  I'm sorry, Sir but, that is the way it is.  ::Prepares to be killed by XO, now::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Steps back towards the center of the bridge.::  Talora: I have no idea what you are talking about!
CTO: What are you getting on that new ship?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Nothing yet, appears to be back-up for the ships already here.  Guessing they still want to "assist" us.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  Scan for the Chroniton particles in their location; at least verify the same as the missing crew men.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Sighs to himself.:: CO: Is there anything that I can do?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  Don't bother, I've looked and checked a dozen times. They aren't anywhere.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Dun! <wonderful>

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: It has been verified, Sir.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO: What's our shield status?  Or do we even have a shield status?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Do you want me to do the active scan for the Chroniton on their ships?  Don't think it would be a good idea to provoke them in our current state.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  You have already made the Romulans aware of what’s happened to us.  I suggest hailing them and asking if they are experiencing the same things we are.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CMO: Doctor, you may want to make your way back to sickbay and prepare for casualties.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS: For some reason Riley, why doesn't it surprise me?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Standby.  We may not have too.

ACTION:  Communication exchange is being picked up between the Warbird and the lead Bird of Prey.  They are conversing about the Huron, and then the comm is cut.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  That we do have, just don't let anyone shoot at us will you?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  I think your panel just lit up.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  I can't promise you that, Commander.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:;Nods to the Captain, keeping her fingers crossed.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  Whatever happened to that rift we was in?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  We'll let them make the first move.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  Good question, I can't find it now.

ACTION:  A tiny hole in space remains where the rift was located.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  You are right, Commander.  We don't want to provoke them.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Based on their technology level, I'd guess partial shields should be able to hold them for a bit.  Perhaps long enough to field rig a few weapons.  No guarantees of accuracy, though.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Sir, I was picking up a COM between the Birds of prey and the warbird; then it just stopped.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  Oh wait I missed it because it is so tiny.....

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: They mentioned the Huron, Sir.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora:  You keep talking about 'your ship', and calling me 'Lord'.  Just who are you really, and what in gre'thor do you mean by the retaking of Earth?"

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: I have a tiny hole where the rift was or where it still is.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  They're trying to decide what to do with us.

CSO Smarty says: 
::Gets a signal on science.::  CO/XO:  I just did a scan.  They area where the rift was, there is tiny hole in space.

ACTION:  The Warbird and three Birds of Prey begin approach toward the Huron, shields raised, weapons ready.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO: I think all the stuff that's missing is in the rift or got sent someplace they shouldn't be, by the rift.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: They're coming in, shields up, weapons ready!

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
::Sighs.::  Self: I really don't want to explain this whole thing, ALL over again...didn't I do this not 4 months ago?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Get yourself to Torpedo control, see what you can do to get manual launch ready; perhaps we can guide them after launch well enough.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Probably not inviting us to a picnic, huh, Sir?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Raise what we have, Red Alert!

EO Martin says:
*CEO*: Holly, good news, we have impulse online!  Warp still down.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Eyes go wide.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Do we have any weapons?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Self: Oh my God, here we go.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Back us off.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora:  Do those ships seem at all familiar to you?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Readies all types of maneuvers and rolls.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Scoo*:  I want all available Security to space watch posts, Type III's.  We'll see what they can do against antiques.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*Martin*: Great work!  Keep me informed.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: Backing us off, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: Lieutenant, you should have full impulse now.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CEO: Thanks Holly, gonna need it.

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
CO: For the last time, No.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Backs off the Huron at 1/3 impulse for the moment.::

ACTION:  The lead Bird of Prey opens a COM to the Huron.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Set a course for that hole where the rift was.

CSO Smarty says:
CO: Don't lose that hole.  If we can open it, we may get back.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Weapons ready, but tracking is offline.  If we keep it sublight, we may be able to hit some.  Putting Type III's at any space available access point, see what those old shields can take.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO:  Course already set, Sir.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: The Bird of Prey is hailing, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Problem will be the Prime Directive limits, though.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Continues to back the Huron off at 1/3 impulse not wanting to show them that the Huron has full impulse yet.::

ACTION:  The hail is repeated.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Fire only on my order.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Sir?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS: Open channel.

CSO Smarty says:
CO:  That hole will need to made bigger, perhaps a photon would do it.  If you mean for us to go through.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Opens Channel.:: CO: Channel open, Sir.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CSO:  I don't know yet, but that's an option.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Aye, of course.  ::Hopes there wasn't as much exaggeration in my claims as I think there was.::

Chavek says:
@COM: Huron CO:  You appear to still need assistance.  Now that my engineers ::clears throat:: have arrived, perhaps I can "persuade" you to let us help you.

CSO Smarty says:
::Nods to him and goes back to scanning the hole.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Checks status of shields and weapons.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: Chaveq:  Be warned Commander.  We can, and will defend ourselves.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Moves to OPS and whispers.:: OPS: No matter what, if this gets bad, you do what it takes to keep those shields powered up.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Can you get a manual target lock?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS:  Not to worry I can help you as well.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  I can try.  Would be far easier to leave a few torpedoes as "mines".

Chavek says:
@COM:  Huron CO:  I do believe .. we have the upper hand, Captain.  ::Fires a torpedo at them, which is an obvious bad shot, barely touching them before it explodes.::  Although, I'm guessing by our scans that you are not quite as accurate as we "can" be.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Arranges weapons fire for the largest Romulan ship.::  CO: I think I have a lock.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  There shields are 100 years behind us, is there nothing we have to get through, transporter, anything.

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
::Steps back out and looks through at Chavek, with a curious look on her face.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Fire a photon torpedo.  Doesn't have to hit them, just get close enough to let them know we don't have to be accurate.

ACTION:  Two of the Birds of Prey move to the Huron's aft.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Prime Directive won't allow it.  We can't use massively superior technology against a technologically inferior opponent.  It's like showing them our tech.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CEO: Ma'am, could you tell me the status of our shields and weapons, please?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Nods and notifies Angeltra to fire a torpedo.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Maneuvers the Huron to stay between the two warbirds.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Self:  Damn rules.

ACTION:  Another large vessel is picked up on scans coming from the nebula from behind the Huron.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Self: Oh hell!!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
OPS: Shields are at one hundred percent and weapons are online but the targeting system is erratic.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Preps shields for the ready.::

CSO Smarty says:
CO: Vessel coming out of the nebula where the hole is.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CEO: Thank you, Ma'am.

ACTION:  The vessel is a D'deridex vessel.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: I don't know if you realize it but we have what appears to be a D'Deridex class warbird coming from the nebula.  How I don't know but I have to do something fancy to get out of 
this one.

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
*CTO Grenthar*: This is Talora, do you copy?

ACTION:  The torpedo grazes the warbird, and the warbird’s shields drop to 90%

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  Maybe it’s Talora[2]'s ride.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Smiles.::  FCO: At least that takes off the Prime Directive binders...or not.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Inputs the maneuver to avoid the D'Deridex class warbird.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Shields at 90%, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CTO: Yes, it would appear to be so.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: On the Warbird, not us.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS: It could very well be.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: Chaveq:  I think you can see Commander that I don't have to be as accurate as you.  Now call off your ships, or the next shot will NOT miss!

D’deridex Vessel/CTO Grenthor says: 
#*Talora*: Good to hear your voice again, Captain. Orders?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Brings the Huron up 25 degrees and to port of the D'Deridex and punches it up to 2/3 impulse.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks at Talora.::  Talora:  What is this?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self: That one wasn't meant to miss either.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS: Don't lose the shields, whatever you do.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Knows her people are scurrying about like rats to cheese with the threat out there.::

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
*CTO Grenthor*:  Red alert.  Full battle.  Wait for further instructions.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO:  No, Ma'am.  I mean, Yes, Ma'am.

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
XO: It’s my ship, silly.  ::Smiles at him.::

ACTION:  The warbird fires another torpedo at the Huron.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Self:  OH hell!!!

D’deridex Vessel/CTO Grenthor says: 
*Talora*:  Aye, Captain.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  They're firing again!

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Hears Talora[2].:: FCO: See, it is her ride.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Evasives.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Full spread of torpedoes, wide spread dispersal pattern!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Grips the console and waits for the hit.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Shields to maximum, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: I'll try, if the launchers are all online.  ::Orders the launch of a full spread.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora:  If that's your ship as you say, now would be a good time for them to step in!

Talora_Stradiot[2] says:
*CTO Grenthor*:  Fire at the attacking Romulan vessel.  Weaken only.  Do not destroy yet.

D’deridex Vessel/CTO Grenthor says: 
*Talora*:  Aye. ::Fires photon torpedoes.::

ACTION:  The torpedo misses the Huron, and heads off toward the tear in space.  The warbird and Birds of Prey cloak just before the full spread of fire from the Huron.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Pushes the impulse to full and brings her around on her Z axis and brings her around for the CTO.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All: Looks like another race back to the rift.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Sees that the power levels are holding.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS: Yeah, well I am punching it to full impulse.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
Self: This can't be good at all.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Pushes the Huron to full impulse.::

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