Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Cherokee NCC 61333 SD 10303.16

Produced by Trish Yarborough 

Chris Esterhuyse as CO Rojer Lyon
Steve Weller as XO Tio Ayidee
Dawn Freeman as OPS Kyleigh Nash
Brandon Mitcham as 2nd Officer/CTO Trent D. Worthington III
Steve Seliquini as TO Ronik Mikan
 Scott Dorsey as CSO Kevin Nash
Kytra Seliquini as EO Mai Valentine

Absent
Nuno Guedes as CEO Terumo
Alexander Vulkis as CMO Jovan Brabas

Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10303.16 The Black Cluster Part 7
Host SM-Trish says:
The crew have moved onto their consoles to try and navigate the Cherokee out from under the Breen ship.  With their hampered size, this is being done very delicately.
Host SM-Trish says:
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Host CO_Lyon says:
::lies on the floor, still tired, looking at the ceiling::
Host XO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, standing in front of Captain's Chair, waiting for everyone to be ready to move.::  All: Let me know when you are ready so we can begin.
CTO_Worthington says:
::after the long journey back from gathering supplies, arrives at the tactical console::
CSO_Nash says:
:: Still perched precariously on the edge of his console hoping that we get out of this thing quickly.::
Lt_Sparrow says:
Computer: Change heading to 217 mark 4, go forward on thrusters.
EO_Valentine says:
::looks at where Ronik ran off to, then up at the glass in the Replicator:: Self: Okay, now what?
TO_Mikan says:
::monitors the shields and weapon arrays from his perch on the tactical station::
Host XO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ TO: Are you ready up there?  If they have friends, we'll need you to react quickly.
CSO_Nash says:
:: Ambles up and sits straddling a toggle switch on his console.:: XO: Sciences ready.
TO_Mikan says:
::nods to the CTO::
Host CO_Lyon says:
Computer: Relay all senior staff conversations to my location.
CTO_Worthington says:
::quickly studies the console readouts:: XO: We will do our best.
Host XO_Ayidee says:
Sparrow: Engage the thrusters.
Lt_Sparrow says:
Computer: Engage thrusters. ::watches as the ship slowly moves forward::
Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As the XO gives the orders to engage, Gereth sweeps in spotting a creature he has never seen before.  Diving he picks up the XO in his claws for a tasty meal.  As the FCO tries to move forward, so does the Breen ship, causing a deadlock with both.
Lt_Sparrow says:
::swears as the Breen moves across their flight path:: Computer: All stop!
OPS_Nash says:
::at OPS, on her console::
EO_Valentine says:
::looks for Kandeldandel and sees a white speck circling above her.:: Kandeldandel: I'm not dead! That's not funny!
Host XO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Of that I have no doubts.  Question, can we... Ach!
CTO_Worthington says:
TO: Go after that thing. Get the XO!
Host CO_Lyon says:
Gereth: Gereth! Put him down now! ::enforces the order mentally::
Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Gereth can hear the CO's voice, but does not spot him, taking the XO between to the CO's quarters.
CSO_Nash says:
:: Notices that a full sized Gereth swoops in and picks up the new XO.:: CO: Has Gereth met Commander Ayidee?
Host XO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Keep us moving!  I'll deal with Glaurung over here!
Host CO_Lyon says:
CSO: Apparently not. ::sighs:: Sparrow: Go around the Breen and get us out.
Host CO_Lyon says:
::closes his eyes to focus:: ~~~Gereth: Come back here with your catch right this instant. He's part of the family.~~~
OPS_Nash says:
::monitoring the information on her console::
Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Gereth arrives in the CO's quarters but cannot find him.  Then hearing Rojer's voice looks down at the creature he has in his talons.  This can not be family.
EO_Valentine says:
::sees something large swoop past her and ducts::
Lt_Sparrow says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::thinks a moment:: Computer: Change course around the Breen ship and engage thrusters.
CTO_Worthington says:
FCO: Plot a new course, get us around the Breen.
Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As the Cherokee tries to maneuver around the Breen ship, they do the exact same thing.
CSO_Nash says:
:: Runs a scan on Gereth and nods as his suspicions are confirmed.:: Self: This is an interesting tidbit to add to my report. Only carbon-based lifeforms are affected.
Host CO_Lyon says:
::thinks even harder:: ~~~Gereth: Come back to where you "see" me, and bring the furry one as well. He's family, I just haven't been able to introduce you yet. Come back to the bridge, little one.~~~
EO_Valentine says:
::looks around as Kandeldandel settles on her shoulder, hooting loudly::
Host XO_Ayidee says:
Gereth: Wow, you are a truly magnificent creature.  As great as legends tell.  Place me down so I can get a good look at you!  I need to see your magnificence before my time ends.
Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Hearing Rojer's voice he starts to take flight until the creature he is holding speaks to him.  Gereth's eyes begin to whirl in curiosity.
CTO_Worthington says:
CO: Shall we fire a warning shot?
Lt_Sparrow says:
Computer: All stop! ::mutters:: OPS: Do we have a channel open to that vessel?
Host XO_Ayidee says:
Gereth: You are truly a magnificent piece of work, a jewel in the glory of Melkor you must be.  ::Hopes this is a speaking dragon.::
TO_Mikan says:
CTO: What if we try moving in full reverse plotting a course away from the anomaly?
Host Gereth says:
~~~CO:  Where are you?  You were not in your second home?  And this animal I have is talking to me.~~~
EO_Valentine says:
::trots in a circle for a moment, then takes off in the direction she saw Ronik run::
CTO_Worthington says:
FCO: Get us around them. Try going backwards if you can. I'll trust in your expertise to outmaneuver them.
Host CO_Lyon says:
~~~Gereth: That animal is my friend. And I'm at my second home, just very tiny, like the furry one you have there.~~~
Host XO_Ayidee says:
::Looks around for any flaws in the creatures belly armor in case flattery doesn't work.::
Host Gereth says:
::Gereth continues to move his head back and forth, truly puzzled at the animal speaking to him::
OPS_Nash says:
Sparrow:  It's difficult for me to keep it open due to this situation.  I can re-establish connections in just a moment.
Host Gereth says:
ACTION:  Gereth clutches the XO tighter and goes between to the bridge, looking for Rojer.
Lt_Sparrow says:
OPS: Thanks, Kyleigh. ::smiles over at her, then leans down and yells down at Rojer:: CO: Captain! Tell that hunk of junk to get out of our way!
OPS_Nash says:
::she walks through the motions to open a channel to the Breen ship::  Sparrow:  Channel open.
EO_Valentine says:
::looks up at the TAC console:: TO: Ronik?!
Lt_Sparrow says:
::nods:: CO: You're on!
TO_Mikan says:
::looks down at Mai:: EO: What is it Mai?
Host XO_Ayidee says:
Gereth: Oh magnificent one, take me to where you found me and...wait!  What is this thing?  He can't have shrunk, he wouldn't fit at "normal" size?  Who are you?  Where did you come from?
CTO_Worthington says:
TO: Prepare to fire a warning shot, just in case diplomacy doesn't work.
Host Gereth says:
::Gereth flies around the bridge searching for his master::
TO_Mikan says:
::jumps over a couple of contact switches:: CTO: I'm on it.
Host CO_Lyon says:
::opens his eyes:: COM: Breen: Breen ship, this is Captain Lyon of the Federation Starship Cherokee. Whom am I speaking to?
EO_Valentine says:
::tilts her head and watches him for a moment, then "tosses" Kandeldandel up towards him:: Kandeldandel: Help him.
Host CO_Lyon says:
EO: No! Don't! The commander is safe!
Host CO_Lyon says:
~~~Gereth: I'm down on the floor, little one, in front of my chair.~~~
Lt_Sparrow says:
Computer: Change course again, plot it under the Breen ship.
Host Gereth says:
::taking another swoop around the bridge, Gereth spots a small person on the floor.  Seeing who it is, he glides in and gently drops the XO, then lands beside his beloved Rojer::
EO_Valentine says:
::looks at the Captain:: CO: She's helping Ronik....sir...is that okay?
Host XO_Ayidee says:
::Rolls to make the landing softer.::  CO: A friend of yours I take it?
Host CO_Lyon says:
::blinks:: EO: Sorry, I thought you were sending your owl up towards Gereth. ::points up::
Host Breen says:
@COM: Cherokee:  This is the Breen, why do you block our every move?
TO_Mikan says:
CTO: Perhaps the anomaly is causing our ships to block each other. What if we stand stationary and the Breen ship moves.
EO_Valentine says:
::looks up and sees Gereth:: Self: Ack!!
Host Breen says:
ACTION:  As the Cherokee moves under the Breen ship, it moves downward, making both ships look like a sandwich.
Host CO_Lyon says:
::reaches out to stroke Gereth, and nods at Tio:: COM: Breen: We're not blocking your moves, we're merely trying to plot our own course out of here. It seems we have the same idea, but not working towards the same cause.
Host CO_Lyon says:
Sparrow: Stop maneuvering for a moment.
CSO_Nash says:
CO: Handle this carefully. Scans show they have not yet gotten full helm control.
Lt_Sparrow says:
::nods:: CO: Aye. Computer: All stop.
TO_Mikan says:
CTO: It appears as if the Breen ship is "mirroring our moves"
Host Breen says:
@COM: CO:  Likely story... ::hesitates:: but perhaps you are right.  What do you suggest Captain?
CTO_Worthington says:
TO: Interesting. Coordinate with the CSO and Flight control. See if there is some scientific data to back that up.
Host XO_Ayidee says:
::Whispered.::  CO: We could use the Tractor beam to push them out of the way if needed.
Host XO_Ayidee says:
::Slowly backs away from Gereth, wondering...::
Host CO_Lyon says:
::nods to acknowledge Tio's suggestion, but holds up his hand to show not yet:: COM: Breen: I suggest that one of us remain stationery while the other moves far enough away so we won't damage each other's ship even more.
Host CO_Lyon says:
::keeps scratching Gereth under his chin::
Host Breen says:
ACTION:  Gereth looks at his family... not understanding how he is so big and they are so small, his eyes whirling with many colors::
TO_Mikan says:
CSO/FCO: Check your sensors. I believe that the anomaly is causing the Cherokee and the Breen ship to mirror each other. Please verify the effect of our movements with that of the Breen
Host Breen says:
@COM: CO:  That is NOT acceptable, how do I know you won't fire on us?
Kandeldandel says:
::perches on Ronik's shoulder::
CSO_Nash says:
:: Scans the Breen ship to see why we are mirrored in movement. Wonders if the Breen might have tractors locked on, or if the anomaly is causing this.::
Lt_Sparrow says:
::looks at Kevin:: CSO: Is it possible?
TO_Mikan says:
::is startled for a moment::
OPS_Nash says:
::looks over towards the Captain's chair, she sees Gereth.  She has to feel sorry for him, he must be so confused::
Host CO_Lyon says:
COM: Breen: Because I give you my word. Unless of course you want us to back up while you move forward?
CSO_Nash says:
Lt Sparrow: In this thing anything is possible. I'll let you know when I have definitive proof.
Host Breen says:
@COM: CO:  That would be acceptable... but I fear we might be attached in some way after that last joining...
Host CO_Lyon says:
~~~Gereth: Its alright little one... everything will be fine.~~~
TO_Mikan says:
::checks sensors to see if the Breen ship and the Cherokee are physically attached::
CSO_Nash says:
:: Begins running magnetic and inverse gravitational scans.::
Host XO_Ayidee says:
COM: Breen: If that is the case, then we should work together, pool our efforts.  ::Watching words carefully.::
TO_Mikan says:
CTO: We are physically attached to the Breen ship. Perhaps we could detach that section of our hull attached to the Breen ship.
CSO_Nash says:
:: Gets the scan data and frowns.:: CO: It seems that the magnetic polarity of both ships match. In essence we are both attracting each other.
Host CO_Lyon says:
CSO: can you reverse the polarity? Perhaps use a tractor beam to assist in separating the ships?
CTO_Worthington says:
TO: Sounds too dangerous, we could do damage to the Breen vessel. However, it may be an option later.
Host XO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Magnetically?  Excellent news.  If we can use the polarity, we won't need the tractor beam.
EO_Valentine says:
::sits down below the Tac console and looks around the bridge::
Host Breen says:
@COM: CO:  What is this you are saying?  Blow your hull?
CSO_Nash says:
CO: I believe so, I'll need the assistance of EO Valentine to modulate the polarity. CO: I would suggest using it once we are out though.
Host CO_Lyon says:
COM: Breen: We were just looking at various possibilities. We're not blowing anything. Our ships are attracting magnetically, so we need to reverse polarity.
Host Breen says:
ACTION:  The Breen weapons come online.
CTO_Worthington says:
CO: They are charging weapons.
CSO_Nash says:
CO: The jig is up. They are arming weapons.
Host XO_Ayidee says:
COM: Breen: Disarm your weapons.  At this range, they would do as much damage to you as they would do to us.
Host CO_Lyon says:
OPS: Mute that channel, and watch me. I'll signal when I want to talk to them.
Host Breen says:
@COM: CO:  I should have known better than to trust you...
Host CO_Lyon says:
CSO: Do what you have to and do it now. I want these ships separated!
OPS_Nash says:
::mutes the channel::  CO:  Channel muted, sir.
Host CO_Lyon says:
CTO: I don't want you to fire, under any circumstances, is that understood?
Host XO_Ayidee says:
Self: Of all the nerve, a Breen shouldn't have trusted us?  I'll never.
Lt_Sparrow says:
::watches the goings on, ready to try anything::
EO_Valentine says:
::watches Gereth and gets an idea::
CTO_Worthington says:
CSO: What about using the main deflector array? Could it be modified to reverse the polarity?
TO_Mikan says:
::sends the owl back to Mai::
CSO_Nash says:
Computer: Prepare to send a reverse magnetic polarity charge through the deflector dish, now.
EO_Valentine says:
::looks up at Kandeldandel:: Kandeldandel: What to do now?
Host CO_Lyon says:
Sparrow: I want you to back us away from the Breen ship, as soon as they are separated, even if it means reversing out of this anomaly.
CSO_Nash says:
CTO: Doing so now.
Host Computer says:
CSO:  At your command, commander.
CSO_Nash says:
Computer: Send pulse.
Host XO_Ayidee says:
Sparrow: Be ready, once we get clear, back us away smoothly but quickly.
Host Breen says:
ACTION:  The computer reverses the polarity of the Cherokee.  A grinding noise can be heard as the two ships try to separate.
Lt_Sparrow says:
::nods:: Computer: Engage thrusters  on my mark, reversed course for the edge of the anomaly.
Host CO_Lyon says:
CSO: Use the tractor beam as well.
OPS_Nash says:
::hears the noise::  CSO/CO:  Sounds like this is going to be tougher than we thought
Host Computer says:
FCO:  Awaiting your commander to reverse thrusters.
CSO_Nash says:
Computer: Engage tractors and strengthen pulse.
Host Computer says:
CSO:  Engaging tractors Commander, to attract or repulse?
Host CO_Lyon says:
OPS: So it seems. Open the channel again.
Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: If they leave the anomaly first, they will likely recover first.  If they recover before us they will likely attack.
CSO_Nash says:
Computer: Set tractor to attract. :: Plays the hunch that everything is backward.::
EO_Valentine says:
::gets to her feet and trots over to the area below the ENG console, craning her neck to look up at it::
OPS_Nash says:
::nods as she reopens the channel:: CO: Channel open.
Host Computer says:
CSO:  Setting tractor to attract commander, and strengthening the pulse.
Host CO_Lyon says:
COM: Breen: We are trying to separate the ships. I will not fire on your ship. Let us just try and get out of this situation first.
CSO_Nash says:
:: Crosses fingers.::
Host Breen says:
ACTION:  The Cherokee and the Breen ship suddenly separate.  The Cherokee backwards and the Breen ship forwards.
Lt_Sparrow says:
Computer: Engage thrusters now!
Host Computer says:
FCO:  Which thrusters Lt?
OPS_Nash says:
::prays for the outcome that everyone wants to happen::
Host XO_Ayidee says:
Sparrow: Get us out of here, engage Impulse as soon as you are clear.  I don't want to trust their mercy if they escape first!
Lt_Sparrow says:
Computer: Reverse thrusters as instructed, towards the edge of the anomaly.
Host Computer says:
FCO:  Engaging forward thrusters.
OPS_Nash says:
::she heads over to the edge of her console::
Lt_Sparrow says:
Computer: Amend order. Engage forward thrusters.
CSO_Nash says:
Self: Another thing to add. Reverse tactics applied in the anomaly.
Host Breen says:
ACTION:  The Cherokee slowly moves backwards away from the Breen ship.  The Breen ship begins to get smaller in size as it moves forward into the anomaly.
Host XO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Is it just perspective, or is their ship shrinking?
Host CO_Lyon says:
CSO: Kevin, lock onto that ship and pull it with us.
CSO_Nash says:
CO: Aye sir. Computer: Change tractors to repulse and keep the Breen at a distance of 4000 KM.
Host Computer says:
CSO:  Changing tractor to repulse.  The Breen ship is now in tow at 4000 KM/sec.
Lt_Sparrow says:
Computer: Decrease speed to 1000kph. ::shakes his head at having to think backwards::
Host Breen says:
@COM: CO:  What are you doing to us?
Host Computer says:
FCO: Decreasing speed to  1000kph.
Host CO_Lyon says:
COM: Breen: Trying to save your bacon. Now keep quiet and let us do what we do best.
Host XO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Inform the crew that we are moving towards the anomaly's threshold.  Stand clear of the shrinking doors.
Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Shoot.  Should have taken some stimulants to help us out of the "fainting."
Host Breen says:
@COM: CO:  Captain, you better hope we live to laugh at this... standing down our weapons.
CSO_Nash says:
:: Prepares for exit moving back to his clothes.::
Host XO_Ayidee says:
Self: Do Breen laugh?
OPS_Nash says:
::nods::  *Ship wide*:   Attention Crew, we are moving towards the anomaly's threshold, stay in wide open spaces, as they will not be for long.
Host CO_Lyon says:
COM: Breen: I'm praying like you won't believe. Thank you for standing down your weapons.
CTO_Worthington says:
::looks around for his pants, then moves toward them::
Host CO_Lyon says:
::keeps contact with Gereth::
CSO_Nash says:
:: Makes his way down the rope to his clothes at the edge of his chair. Careful not to get in them.::
TO_Mikan says:
::jumps down off the tactical console to the chair::
EO_Valentine says:
::glances around and tries to find a big console to hide behind::
Host XO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Prepare a data packet about the anomaly.  Program the computer to transmit it as soon as we exit the anomaly.  If someone is outside, I don't want them to shoot because we can't answer.
Lt_Sparrow says:
::jumps off the console onto the chair::
OPS_Nash says:
XO:  Understood.  ::does as asked then moves to her chair and climbs down, detaches the rope from the chair::
Host Breen says:
ACTION:  The crew get what seems like a huge jolt of electricity through their bodies and begin to regain their previous statures.  This time they are awake for the growing process.
EO_Valentine says:
::clenches her teeth:: self: Why does it hurt?!
Host CO_Lyon says:
::swallows as he feels himself growing, and being electrocuted at the same time::
CTO_Worthington says:
Self: Did I leave the light on in my quarters? Out Loud: What the..!!
OPS_Nash says:
::winces in pain as she returns to her normal size::
Host Breen says:
ACTION:  The Cherokee continues her progress of backing out of the anomaly, bringing the Breen ship behind her, so to speak.
Host XO_Ayidee says:
Self: What in Angbad's fires is going on?!?!
Host CO_Lyon says:
COM: Breen: Brace yourselves!
EO_Valentine says:
::looks around:: Self: Am I getting smaller?
TO_Mikan says:
::jumps from the chair doing a somersault in midair then rolls as he lands on the bridge floor::
CSO_Nash says:
:: Looks down as his limbs start to regrow and feels the electrical impulse of a 20 year growth spurt happen in about 5 seconds.:: Self: This is going to be painful, but here we go. :: Roils in agony.::
Host Breen says:
@COM: CO:  Aye Captain... this is NOT a pleasant experience.
OPS_Nash says:
::things are starting to appear to be getting smaller around her::
Host CO_Lyon says:
::grits on his teeth as his leg pains in earnest:: COM: Breen: I know what you mean... add a broken leg to the equation...
Host XO_Ayidee says:
::Curls up, trying to rub his aching limbs.::
TO_Mikan says:
::stands in an open area of the bridge as he grows in size::
CTO_Worthington says:
Self: I’m gonna blow something up for this!
EO_Valentine says:
::opens one eye and looks around for Kandeldandel::
Host Breen says:
ACTION:  The pets are becoming bigger along with their masters... Gereth watches as the owl becomes bigger.  His eyes are beginning to flash red.
TO_Mikan says:
::walks behind the tactical console as he increases in size::
OPS_Nash says:
::decides that the first thing she is going to do once she is back to normal, is to get something to eat::
CSO_Nash says:
:: Reaches his adolescent hand out for his pants and underclothes and quickly pulls them on watching his legs start to fill out .::
Host Barney says:
::Squeals and jumps back, thinking he got caught in the "field" somehow.::
Host CO_Lyon says:
::strokes Gereth:: Gereth: Stay calm, we're getting back to normal.
CTO_Worthington says:
::as he continues to grow, pulls up his pants and holds on for the ride::
EO_Valentine says:
::slowly gets to her feet and scrambles to the Replicator and grabs the glass and walks over to the Captain:: CO: Your water.
OPS_Nash says:
::she reaches for her uniform and gets them into position, she'll worry about the socks and undergarments in once things are normal::
Lt_Sparrow says:
::bites back an oath as he starts growing again::
Host XO_Ayidee says:
::Forces himself to crawl back towards the Command seats.::
CSO_Nash says:
:: Feels the loincloth he had on constrict and break around his waist.:: Self: Ouch! That's gonna leave a mark.
Host CO_Lyon says:
::takes the water:: EO: Thanks, Mai. ::takes Gereth in his arms to soothe him and keep him calm::
OPS_Nash says:
::she takes off her makeshift two piece suit::
TO_Mikan says:
::feels comfortable in the nude::
Host CO_Lyon says:
::ignores the clothing issue, more concerned about his pet:: Self: I hope Prince was sleeping through all of this.
CTO_Worthington says:
Self: I sure could use a drink about now.
EO_Valentine says:
::looks around and blushes as she sees she is still naked. runs to hide::
Lt_Sparrow says:
::mutters:: CO: You’re going to pay for this... my uniform is where I left it.
Host CO_Lyon says:
::glances at Andrew:: Sparrow: Gladly... now stop moaning and use my tunic tied back to front around your waist if you have to.
Host XO_Ayidee says:
Sparrow:  You can have mine if you don't hit anything on the way out.
Host Breen says:
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