Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Nine, Episode Thirty-seven (Mission #386)
“Maya’s Game – Part 2 – Are you a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?”
Stardate 10810.25

Guest SM – Andrew Cotterly, Absent
[SM of record – Linda Baus]

Cast of Characters:
Commanding Officer    	 Captain Q’tor, House of Quveq 	played by     	Topper Loghry
Chief Tactical Officer 	 Commander Ec’Thel’lon		played by   	Steve Weller 
Chief Engineering Officer Commander Holly Sparks 	played by   	Pam Bruyere 
Operations Officer		 Ensign Benjamin Cooper Riley	played by     	Zach Farland
Chief Science Officer 	 Commander Sommers-Naug	played by   	Linda Baus 

Absent:
Executive Officer		 Commander Naug 			played by	Jon Benson 
Chief Medical Officer	 Lt. JG William Grenth Stradiot	played by     	Andrew Cotterly
Flight Control Officer	 Lieutenant T’Lar Bishara		played by     	Lynda Anderson 

NPC’s:
aFCO			 	 					played by   	Linda Baus 
Doctor Parsons	 	 					played by   	Linda Baus 
Medic			 	 					played by   	Linda Baus 

Mission Prologue:  

The USS Huron has reached the Nebula in one piece, yet found a piece of the USS Buttersworth along with their new troubles. Who is this being? What really happened to the Buttersworth?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present
The USS Huron in …
“Maya’s Game”

Chapter Two
Are you a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?
Stardate 10810.25

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CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge, reviewing the limited information on the field and what it's done to our probes.::

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
::Trying to re-direct scans throughout the nebula, looking for anything that might give them a clue.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::At her station on the bridge checking on the interference from the nebula.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Nervously pacing in the Turbolift on his way to the bridge::  TL: Hurry up, I'm late enough for my shift.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Something's not right here.  The no density thing, even the deepest reaches of space have density.  And nebulas by definition are more dense than other areas.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  I agree.

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
CO:  Sir, I've cross-referenced the Starfleet science database. Since the nebula is showing negative energy, it would be a "really" good idea to not use any kind of positive energy directed into the nebula.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CSO:  I'll take that under advisement.

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
CO:  It could be the reason why the probes are not surviving inside the nebula.  Perhaps there is a way for our probe’s shielding to be configured to match the negative energy of the nebula.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Get to work on that Commander

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Exits TL and quickly takes his place at his station, getting a dirty look from the aOPS he is replacing::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO/CSO:  It seems that if there were no density, then that would create a vacuum.  Wouldn't it?

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
CO/CTO:  No, not a vacuum.  Perhaps a void or barrier of some kind?  ::Nods to him, and sends the message to science.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Glad you could join us Mister Riley.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Checking his console and seeing a standard hail is set for all frequencies and in all languages, directed at some nebula::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: No density is the definition of a vacuum, though.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks over at Icky briefly ::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Aye, Sir. Good to be here.  ::Shudders inside::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO/CSO: Nature abhors a vacuum... so that would mean that whatever this is, it is not natural.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Looks up at view screen and sees a nebula:: Self: Oh!  That Nebula.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Mister Riley... any answer to our hails?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Not yet, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Wish I knew if it were real.  This could be a simulation.  A simulation on a huge scale and with incredible sensor manipulation, but still, it's conceivable.

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
CTO:  The fact that no volume of space can be perfectly empty, I do not believe this is a vacuum.

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
CTO:  But even if it were a simulation, sensors would pick up other data.  It's like there's nothing there .. just an empty nebula.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Commander, assuming that our probes were destroyed, would it be safe to assume that the same thing would happen to a photon torpedo, and if so what would be the likely results?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Studies data on his console concerning this Nebula::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: There are ways to fake sensor readings.  Never seen it on this level, but it's possible.

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
CO:  Sir, not to interject, but that is definitely not advised.

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
CO:  Photon torpedoes - positive energy - boom ..!

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Uncertain on both.  I'd guess it would explode normal, if it survived long enough to initiate it's fuse.

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
CO/CTO:  We have no proof that our probes even made it into the nebula.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Now assuming that that thing actually consists of negative energy, then what would the results of said explosion be?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: No, barely any evidence, but they aren't on sensors anymore, and complete destruction of matter is tough.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CTO/CSO: I don't get it. If presumably the Buttersworth entered the nebula, why couldn't the probes?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: No idea.  Maybe it's the opposite of mixing matter and anti matter?  Maybe cancel each other out and create normal matter?

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
::Nods to the CTO.::  CTO:  True .. ::Looks at her console.::
CO:  Sir, science is still working on modifying the probe.  It's going to be about 2 hours before they manage to modify it.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: I don't know, and we don't know they entered, or entered intact.  All we know is their beacon was inside.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
All: But do we know if the Buttersworth entered the nebula?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CEO: If it didn't where is it?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CSO:  So we sit and wait for two hours.  I hate waiting.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:: scans the area :: All: No debris....

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
ALL:  Good points, and since we don't really know what happened, just that she went missing, can we assume that she is hidden somewhere in the nebula?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
OPS: There's a possibility that some other ship may have interfered with things.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All: Maybe we should check Risa.  Maybe the Buttersworth went there, huh?  ::Smiles, because it sounds like a good idea to him::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Narrow that communication beam, and boost the strength.  Aim it right into the center of the nebula.  If someone, or something is in there I want to know about it.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Does as instructed::

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
::Ponders the idea of Risa, smiling to herself.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Hard to make any assumptions.  We don't even know if they survived.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
ALL: We have the means of generating this negative energy?

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
CTO:  Our sensors can detect the negative energy.  Matching it is the trick.  We don't really know what would happen if we sent a probe into an unknown type of void what the effects would be.  I'm guessing that matching the negative energy may work.  But I don't know for sure.  But I don't know what the impact of sending a torpedo in would do either

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Does his best to fine tune concentration of beam, strength and accuracy::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CSO:  What would a polaron burst do?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Checks COM for any answers to their general hail::

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
CO:  Again, not sure, Captain.  In this case, do positive and negatives cancel each other out, like Commander Ec'The .. 
CTO:  Sorry, can't say your name right.  ::Frowns.::
CO:  Like the Commander said, or will they do something else?  Because this is not anything we've experienced before, I'm not really sure.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: I have an idea.  What if we see if we can push through an unpowered item, like an empty torpedo housing.  If it makes it through, maybe we can figure out a way to get a passive sensor in.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Give it a try Commander.  Can we use the tractor beams to do it slowly?

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
::Nods to the CTO.::  CTO:  Sounds like it's the best thing we have for now.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All: I'm getting nothing from the Nebula, there is nothing there, according to limited capabilities of our systems, anyway.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: I think so.  Have an idea on the passive sensors also, but don't want to discuss that option unless we know it's safe.  ::Orders a torpedo case prepared for launch.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS: Very well Ensign.  Cancel the hail, but send a message to Starfleet to update them on the situation so far.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All: I just mean perhaps, whatever is up with that nebula is capable of preventing us from seeing what may be right in front of us.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Aye, Sir. Cancelling hail.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Shell ready, will launch and see if the launcher can get it in without pushing.  Permission to fire?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS: That's true Ensign, but do you have any suggestions on how to rectify that situation?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Fire

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Sends a message to SFC to update our situation and progress.  It was a short message::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Launches torpedo at the nebula.::  CO: Torpedo launched sir.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Not yet, but I'll work on it.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Watches the torpedo casing's progress on the view screen::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Looking at the COM logs and seeing a notation made by the aOPS::

ACTION: As the empty torpedo casing impacts the nebula, at first nothing appears to occur.  But then the nebula starts to grow/expand out, coming dangerously close to the Huron.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: There any way to deactivate the power assist systems on EVA suits?  I mean all power, use really old fashioned stuff.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Learns a voice was heard coming from the nebula::  Self: It talked?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
aFCO: Back us off! BACK US OFF!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:: keeps checking the grid for any signs of power coming from the area ::

ACTION: Before the aFCO can respond, the Nebula swallows the Huron

aFCO says: 
CO:  We're being pulled in.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
aFCO:  I can see that!  Get us out!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Sure, except for the life support cells, we could go back to tethers.

aFCO says: 
CO:  Helm not responding.  Activating reverse thrusters.  ::Pauses.::  Still no response.

ACTION: As the Huron reaches the edge of the Nebula, a flash of light ensues and sparks begin to fly from various consoles on the bridge. The Huron looses its shields and all warp power.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
AFCO: Routing auxiliary power to helm controls!

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All: Shields are fried.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Shields down, control systems...uh, inoperative for the moment.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CSO: Do we have any power for the sensors?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Checking and running diagnostics for all ship's systems:: All: What is it with the Huron and nebulas?

aFCO says: 
ALL:  Still no response from helm.  We are adrift .. inside the nebula.

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
CO:  Sensors unresponsive.  ::Pauses.::  Wait!  I'm detecting something coming from the center of the nebula.

ACTION: Another flash of light ensues, and CNS Talora Yerevi falls to the bridge floor and appears unconscious.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: Tell me the something’s a tow tug.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO: We've lost warp but impulse is still online. Ship systems still holding for now.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*Sickbay*: Sickbay we have a medical emergency on the bridge!

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Sees the CNS on the floor:: All: How'd she get here?  ::Goes to her to see if he can do something::

Doctor Parsons says: 
*CO*:  Can we beam her directly to sickbay?  We have all kinds of injury reports coming in.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO: I know it's not necessary, but I'll say it anyway.  Deploy damage control teams.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Takes her wrist to check for a pulse::

ACTION:  The CNS is unresponsive to OPS, but she is alive.  Just unconscious.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Aye sir, already spread out.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All: She ain't dead.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
OPS: Is it really her or some facsimile?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*Doc Parsons*: I don't know if it's safe to transport her Doctor.  I'm not a doctor.

Doctor Parsons says: 
*CO*:  Very well, Captain.  Medics on the way.  Do you have a report on her condition?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Goes back to COM:: CO: Five casualties reported from Sickbay, Sir.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: She's just out cold, but she's alive.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*Doc Parsons*: Our multi-talented Ensign Riley says that she's alive, but unconscious

Doctor Parsons says: 
*CO*:  Understood.  I'll prepare sickbay to receive her.  Medics on the way.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Oh no, Sir. I'm no Doctor.  They should look at her, too.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:: smiles at Riley as she hears his comment ::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS: They will Mister Riley.

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
CO:  Sir, sensors are beginning to pick up some debris.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Tries to get a sensor reading on the object Commander Naug reported approaching.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:: thinks to herself  so who else is going to drop out of this black hole ::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Goes back to CNS, just so she ain't alone on the floor until the medics show up::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::It doesn't mean he likes her it just seems like the nice thing to do::

ACTION:  Medics arrive and tend to the unconscious CNS.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL:  Anyone have any ideas as to how Counselor Talora ended up here on the bridge unconscious?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Gets out of the way and returns to his station::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: I dunno but, she's always doing creepy stuff like that.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Bynars*: Get teams to all outer sections with Tricorders.  If we can't get ship sensors working, let's see if we can get the next best thing.

Medic says:
::Runs a tricorder over the unconscious CNS.::  CO:  We need to get her to sickbay, Captain.  I'm picking up abnormal brain activity.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Checks the COM for damages::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Hears Medic and thinks - No surprise there::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Any information on what is approaching?

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
CO:  It's not what's approaching.  It's what's already here.  Debris, Captain.  And if my sensors are reading this correctly, the debris is the USS Buttersworth.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CSO:  Any signs of life pods?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self: Mission accomplished...

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Feels sad for the Buttersworth::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Confirmed Sir. I have evidence of coolant, engine debris and ....:; looks closely at the data :: personal items. :: looks up ::

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
CO:  Scanning, Sir.  ::Begins to scan, searching for life signs.::  No life signs.  Sorry, Captain.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CTO: So, we can go to Risa now?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: How about computer cores?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: Not if we can't figure a way out of here.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS: Re-initiate that hail Ensign

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Points sensors at the debris.::  CO: Ship blew up, but hard to tell the cause.  Pretty thorough disintegration, though.

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
CTO:  Searching for the flight control data box to see if it survived.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CTO: You and Commander Sparks make a good team.  You'll figure a way out.  ::Smiles, to himself as he works::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: More than just the two of us.  We as a crew make a better team than any two of us.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  The Butterworth was a Science vessel.  Did they have any weapons at all?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Sets up hail again::

CSO_Cmdr_Sommers-Naug says:
ALL:  I think I found it, the data recorder.  If we have transporters, we may be able to beam it aboard.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Defensive Phasers, limited store of torpedoes.  Not much, not sure if they were attacked though.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:: gets a report from Martin that the damage is mostly minor ::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: With the amount of damage they took, may have been a self destruct.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CTO: I suppose but, you both seem to come up with all the good ideas.  I hope I get that way someday.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Commander we need to get the transporters online.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Damage reports indicate that we suffered only minor damage. Except for the shields and warp systems, we in pretty good shape.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  They were attacked.  From within, or without, they were attacked.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  See about getting that data recorder on board then.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: I'd suggest not.  If inertial energy caused the nebula to expand, I'd guess Transporters would do at least as much.  We're probably causing more growth just from ambient thermal exhaust.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO: They're up sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:: nods to the Captain ::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CTO: The two probes had no effect on it, just the empty casing did.  Why?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Do you have any other suggestions on how to get the data recorder on board?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: That's one of those things called a good question.

ACTION:  A loud voice echoes through the Huron.  “Thou Shalt not defy me!  I am He who is!”

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CTO: Maybe because the two probes were non violent and the casing was kind of a weapon thing?

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