Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Nine, Episode Thirty-one (Mission #380)
“Echoes – Part 8 – Snap-Crackle-Pop”
Stardate 10809.06

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:
Angeltra								played by     	Steve Weller
CO Talora Stradiot							played by     	Andrew Cotterly
Grenthor								played by     	Andrew Cotterly

Mission Prologue:  

Last time on the USS Huron …

The USS Huron, trapped in a past alternate universe, was attacked by three Romulan Birds of Prey and a Warbird.  To protect the time line, the Huron was forced to take a stand against their attackers.

The attack of the Romulan vessels was shortened when the ally D'deridex vessel emerged from the Betreka Nebula to assist the Huron.  And the D'deridex vessel was in possession of the 40 missing women and children that mysteriously disappeared off the Huron.

The Huron must now decide whether they should enter the open and unstable rift they emerged from, or whether to find another way home.  And if the rift caused this much damage, how much more can she take re-entering the rift?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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And now, the continuation …

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

Chapter Six
Snap-Crackle-Pop
Stardate 10809.06

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XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: Shall we get our crew back before we enter the rift?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge, trying to stay focused.::  CO/ OPS: If I may suggest, to help streamline the "recovery" of the missing crew, I'd suggest we limit access to a single Transporter Room.  Call it a malfunction if we need to be diplomatic, but would make it easier.

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
::Standing on the Bridge of the Huron listening in.:: *Grenthor*: Bring our guests to the transporter room. Don't do anything yet, we're still figuring things out over here.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CTO: I agree.  I'm not sure how good the transporters are.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: I don't think we'd have to be diplomatic Commander.  Our transporters are not exactly 100%.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Hands dancing across the helm controls.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Continues working on the engineering panel on the bridge as she coordinates with engineering on other repairs.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Do you need assistance from any of their personnel?  ::Nodding to the viewscreen with a Warbird on it.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Shrugs.::  CO: Not exactly 100% sure what we're dealing with.  Never had to deal with an alternate universe ship from another power.

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
CO: My Lord, perhaps waiting until we're out of the rift again before we transport?  We don't have much time at present moment before the rift closes, correct?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: I think we have it covered Commander, but I'll let you know if we do.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora: So will you be entering with us?

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
::Gives Q'tor a look.:: CO: My Lord, this is not my time either.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Nodding to the CEO.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CEO: Excuse me, Ma'am. But, are the transporters going to be up to bringing our people back, when the time comes?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora: And quit calling me Lord.  It's weird.

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
::Bows to Q'tor.:: CO: Of course.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
OPS: Not sure yet, but they can use the warbird's systems in the meantime. Probably safer too.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS: We can us shuttles if need be, Mr. Riley.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Softly.:: All: Oh hell.....::Brings the Huron up steeply against the eddies from the unstable rift.::

CMO_Ltjg_Stradiot says:
::Walks over to the CSO station and sits down.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CEO: Yes, Ma'am. I guess that would be best.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora:  Your ship seems to have come through the rift alright.  Perhaps we can count on the extra protection of your shields as well as our own?

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
::Smiles brightly.:: CO: Anything that I can do.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: I can fly a shuttle, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Should we bring all crew from the outer hull sections?  At least the off duty ones?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Yes.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS:  Never doubted the fact.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  Sir, I can sense the missing but something is unusual.

CMO_Ltjg_Stradiot says:
::Pressing the buttons on the console.:: CO: Captain, the rift isn't going to stay open much longer. We need to make a decision, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO: What you mean unusual?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Sec*: All hands, let's get the outer sections cleared of all off duty and non essential personnel.  Move them to internal Emergency locations.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO:  Well for people that are on a different ship, their emotions are relatively calm.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: Well, you know, in case you needed a volunteer. ::Smiles.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO: Then I would assume they are comfortable there.  That is a good sign I would guess.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: It is almost as if they are here on the Huron.  No excitement, no worry, no nothing.

ACTION:  Chroniton readings coming from the rift are off the charts.  The rift is exhibiting extreme instability.

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
::Looks over at the FCO.:: FCO: Your people are just fine. We mean them no harm, and we've done all that we can to make them comfortable. ::Rolls eyes.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Commander, knowing what we went through before, will we be able to survive another bout with the rift at this point... with the 'Grenthor's' assistance?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: Stuff it bimbo.  No one asked you.

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
::Glares at the FCO but chooses to remain silent::

CMO_Ltjg_Stradiot says:
::Looks at the readings again.:: CO: CAPTAIN! Sir?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Sees the sensor readings.:: All: Umm, if we are going, we should do it sooner rather than later.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  LT.  There will not be talk like that on this bridge.  UNDERSTOOD?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: Lieutenant! If you cannot remain professional then you will be relieved!

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS: I agree the faster we get home and out of here the faster I can be myself again.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Unknown Captain. I'm trying to reinforce the structural integrity field and that is holding, but we don't have the warp engines back yet. We need those if we are to push through in one piece.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: Chroniton traces, like crazy, Sir. Major instability in the rift.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Security should have the outer sections cleared within a few minutes.  Tactical is as ready as we're going to be for the return trip.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Mumbles.:: CO/XO: Understood Sir.....::grumbles about being professional and all.::

ACTION:  The turbulence coming from the rift increases in intensity.  Both the D'deridex and the Huron are experiencing bumpiness.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS: Keep all the power you can to SIF.

CMO_Ltjg_Stradiot says:
::Looks up from the CSO console.:: CO: Captain, I estimate 2 minutes before the rift closes. Now would be a good time to go, Sir.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
All: Hang on to your backsides...it only gets bumpier from here.  ::Fights for control.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  What about the Grenthor's warp power; if they channeled some our way?

Angeltra says: 
::Whispered.::  CTO: Would you like me to get some combat training head gear?  Might protect your itty bitty antenna if they start getting banged around.

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
*Grenthor*: Widen shields. Get the Huron some cover.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora: We don't have a choice.  We have to go now or be stuck here.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Are we going in together with the D'deridex, Sir.  ::Working console.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Now isn't a good time, dumb backside of an Antarian Mule.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO: It's worth a shot Sir, but extending their shields and rerouting their warp power is going to strain both ship systems.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora: Have your ship match our course and speed.

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
CO: Of course.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: Let's go in.

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
*Grenthor*: Here we go. Keep up with the Huron. We're going in. Talora out.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL: Buckle up everyone.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ CO Talora: We have any idea if our path through the rift is the same?  Don't we wanna end at different points in the multiverse?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Triple checking everything.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: Understood Sir.  ::Checks the coordinates to the rift to be sure.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO: But our crew is still with them Cmdr; our families.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Tells engineering to batten down the hatches.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: One bridge at a time, Commander.

CMO_Ltjg_Stradiot says:
CTO: As far as I know, we should make it back. ::Reads console.:: CO: Rift is closing, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Yes Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: Uh....captain...If I read this right, we need to open the rift wider.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO: Full Impulse.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: A photon may open it a little.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Try it, Commander.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Has a thought.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: Aye Sir, firing one torpedo at rift opening.  And crossing fingers as the Humans say.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Fires torpedo at the rift opening.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: Sir, just a question before I do this.  What happens if the Romulan Warbird doesn't make it back and they have the 40 aboard?

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
FCO: Our ship is in better condition. I'd be worried about yours.

ACTION:  As the torpedo heads off toward the rift, the turbulence misdirects the torpedo, and it misses its target.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks over at the FCO.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: If they don't make it back, I doubt we'll survive ourselves, Lieutenant.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: Well Sir, it was a thought.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO: Can you have the deflector simulate a photon blast.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Engages the impulse engines.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Missed the target, preparing round two.  ::Fires another torpedo, trying to track and correct misdirections as it goes.::

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
*Grenthor*: Fire a torpedo at the opening. Quickly.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: I can, but what are you hoping to do with that, Sir?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO: To keep the rift open.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: A simulation isn't going to do that, Sir.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Should I talk with the D'deridex and get them to send our people to us before we go into the rift, Sir?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Self: Grrr.   CEO: Can you get the deflector to send out energy equal to that of a photon, Cmdr?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Sir, why not just fire another photon?

ACTION:  The torpedo hits the rift and explodes causing the rift to widen, but also sends a small shockwave back toward the Huron and D'deridex.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Out loud: Oh hell incoming wave.  Going to have to put her into the wave and it won't be pretty.

CMO_Ltjg_Stradiot says:
CO: We bought us a little more time, Sir. Rift has widened. Energy wave incoming.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Sorry sir, they're meant to be destructive, guess they worked too well.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Get us in there!
OPS: No, they stand a better chance of survival on board the warbird.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CEO: I might add that should we do that the next shock wave might not be as small as this one.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: Already heading into it, Sir.  Hang on to your britches.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Turns the Huron port by 5 degrees and points her nose first into the shock wave.::

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
::Despite the gravity of her situation, she couldn't help but giggle slightly.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: But, won't they end up in her ::Points to T2:: world, Sir?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO: Just get it ready in case we need it.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS: If they do, and we survive, then we'll be there too.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods.:: XO: As you wish, Sir.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: But, we don't want to go there.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Counts down the seconds to the wave::

CMO_Ltjg_Stradiot says:
OPS: You have a better idea? I'd rather give this a shot than nothing at all.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Would you rather remain here, Ensign?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: We are supposed to be going home.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Prepares the deflector to send out a simulated photon blast, although she has no idea if that will work.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS: Are you in the habit of questioning your superiors’ orders, Ens?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: No, Sir.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Shuts up.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
All: You might want to grab something.....::grabs the console.::

ACTION:  As the Huron approaches the rift, the rift begins to stabilize.  The ride in becomes less bumpy.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Eyes go wide.:: Out loud: Huh??????  This is not supposed to happen.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO: Good job, Lt.  You know how to fly.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Thinks - It kinda sucks I'll never see my family, is all. Sirs!!!::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: Thanks Sir but.....

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Gets word from Martin that warp is slowly coming back online.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Maybe we're not going "upstream" this time?

ACTION:  The rift begins to close behind the Huron and D'deridex as they head in deeper.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Glances at her navigational sensors.:: XO: Sir the rift is closing in behind the D'Deridex and us.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO: Then it means we had better keep moving straight ahead.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CEO: How long till we get any type of warp?  I don't want rush you, but I don't want to be near that thing when it implodes on itself.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: You should have warp 2 now, but no more. The system is responding slowly.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO: Engage warp as soon as you can.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Keys in the configuration for inverse warp field.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: We can get out of here faster if I configure it for an inverse warp field.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO: Then do it.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Belay that order.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  We'll have to coordinate that with the Grenthor.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Does a double take.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS: Can you hail that ship in here?

ACTION:  The opening in the rift to the other side appears, and the Huron and D'deridex both emerge from the rift.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora:  Can you reach your ship?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: I was going to seek your permission to coordinate with the Grenthor first.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora: Never mind.

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
::Blinks.:: CO: It would seem like we are out.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Are we really out?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: You want me to hail the Grenthor, Sir?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
OPS: Forget it, it seems we have cleared.

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
CO: I'll have Grenthor transport the 40 directly to sickbay.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO: Can you locate a federation time beacon?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: Aye, Sir. Forgotten.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Out loud:  Ah...well I guess we came out of it cause that is us and them ahead I hope.  If not we are in big trouble.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: Fix our location.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Searching for Federation Time Beacons and other signs, just to make sure we're in the right place.  ::Looks to CO Stradiot.::  Present company excluded I hope.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS: Try contacting Starfleet command!

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
*Grenthor*: Transport our guests directly to Huron Sickbay, immediately.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: Sir, I can't.  It doesn't make sense.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Attempts to make contact with SFC.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO: All stop.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: No signs of Federation Time Beacons or standard signals.  Don't think we're home yet.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
XO: Answering all stop.

Grenthor says: 
@*Talora*:  Captain? Does this look familiar to you at all?

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
::Looks up.::  CO: I need a view on the screen immediately, Q'tor.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: No reply yet, Sir. I'll keep trying.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
All: I don't think we are in Kansas any more....::looks in surprise.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Viewscreen, Ensign.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Viewscreen on, Sir. ::Flips the switch.::

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
::Walks around everyone and looks at the view with horror::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora:  Well 'Captain'?  Just where in gre'thor are we?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Sir, I can't reach anyone at Starfleet Command.

CMO_Ltjg_Stradiot says:
::Looks over at Captain Talora.:: T2: I take it that this isn't good.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: Not quite where you wanted to be judging by your face.  ::Has a grim face.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS: Close the com, Ensign.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Closes COM.::

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
::Turns around and looks at everyone.:: ALL: We're back where we started.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
FCO: You gotta stop that, or he's gonna yell at you again.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CMO: Where are we then?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora:  Which is where exactly?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
OPS: I asked her nicely this time cause I believe we aren't where we are supposed to be.

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
CO: To put it simply, we didn't go anywhere.

ACTION:  The 3 Romulan Birds of Prey and the warbird are picked up on sensors exactly where they were.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora:  How about an 'anywhen'?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: Temporal time rift.  We have looped back to before when we were confronted.

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
CO: Same time, same place.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Thinks quickly.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: Plot a course for the Bajoran wormhole.

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
CO: Your crew is off my ship now. They were transported not two minutes ago.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: What Bajoran wormhole, Sir?  ::Looks at him carefully.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: We are right back where we were before.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: And the Bajoran wormhole is where it has always been in both universes.  Now plot a course.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO: Ok Sir.

CO_Talora_Stradiot says:
::Looks over to Q'tor.:: CO: You already knew about my universe, Sir?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Talora:  It's not common knowledge, but yes, and all things considered, that's the only explanation for you.

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