Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Cherokee NCC 61333 SD 10403.21

Produced by Trish Yarborough 

Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee
Brandon Mitcham as XO Trent D. Worthington III
Scott Dorsey as CSO Kevin Nash
Alexander Vulkis as CMO Jovan Brabas
Dawn Freeman as OPS Kyleigh Nash
Mark Haslam as CTO Mark Hazzard
Linda Baus as CNS T’Lin
Tim Schols as CEO Dylan Cedric Pandora

Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10403.21 Doppelganger Part 2

Host SM-Trish says:
The crew are beginning to enter the area where the distress call from the USS Mercy originated.

Host SM-Trish says:
As they enter, an automatic distress signal is detected by OPS, with a message at the end.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, waiting for word as to what happened and clues to why.::

CMO_Brabas says:
::sitting in his office looking into computer display, reading analysis of the samples taken from the crew members.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::exiting onto the bridge:: CO: Captain, what is going on?

CNS-T`Lin says:
::At her chair on the bridge reviewing the information she has put together on a profile of the intruder.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: continues to take reports from various search teams from all over the ship.  His expression growing more and more frustrated. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Someone implanted a virus into the computer, which started the anesthezine subdual system.  They also deactivated the Intruder alert system.

OPS_Nash says:
::attempting to find the virus in the computer system::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: On a more concrete note, we've received a distress call from the USS Mercy, and we're closing in now to see what's going on.

CSO_Nash says:
:: At his station coordinating with his staff as they search the computer core area.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: How in the galaxy did they do that? ::looks at a padd::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: That's what we're trying to figure out.  But considering my codes are the only ones aboard that can do that, I need to have the Doctor check to see if I've been compromised I think.

CSO_Nash says:
*Mr. Goode*: Report.

CTO_Hazzard says:
* Security Team *: Not good enough Ensign.  I want this ship turned over stem to stern.  Someone MUST have been onboard and I want them NOW.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Compromised? But when would someone have had the chance to do that?

OPS_Nash says:
::wondering why the "Intruder Alert" was turned off::

CSO_Nash says:
<Mr. Goode> *CSO*: Nothing detected yet, but we have just arrived and will let you know the second we find something.

CNS-T`Lin says:
CO: Captain, I have come up with a possible profile for the intruder.  Do you think it is possible that someone or something may have beamed in with our supplies?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The Cherokee enters the system, OPS receives the distress call with a message at the end of it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: When we were unconscious.  I think it's the virus, but we have to be absolutely certain.  Until then, I am a risk.

CTO_Hazzard says:
CO/XO: Sir, Security teams have reported in.  There is no sign of an intruder anywhere onboard.  I have my men making another search.

CMO_Brabas says:
::He is a little happy, because he didn't find any anomalies with the crew members::

OPS_Nash says:
::she gets a distress call::  CO/XO:  I am getting a distress call.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::overhears the Counselor:: CNS: I scanned everything myself. Nothing piggybacked in that sensors detected. Security and Science will go over those readings again.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: It could be.  Right now we don't know what we're dealing with.  But considering the fact of the virus, it may be more than that.

CMO_Brabas says:
::No one has tampered with DNA or implanted any device on the crew::

CNS-T`Lin says:
CO: Captain, I would suggest taking a simple blood test for all crew members.  We may have a changeling on board.

CTO_Hazzard says:
: checks his sensors upon hearing the OPS report the distress call. ::

Host XO_Worthington says:
OPS: Can you pinpoint it's location?

CSO_Nash says:
<Mr. Goode> :: Looks around the data inputs of the computer core to see if there is any signs of leftover physical evidence.::

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  I'm attempting Sir.

CNS-T`Lin says:
CO/XO: Whoever set off the gas would have to be immune to its effects.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: A time consuming procedure if done by the books.  ::Raises paw, digging claw into finger to let the blood drop down.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CNS/CO: Not exactly. Not if they had it set to a timed release.

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  It's an automated signal, can't be traced or pinpointed.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Or came in after the gas.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: suddenly pales as he thinks more about it. :: CO: Captain, considering our proximity to the border of Cardassian space and their past association..we might be dealing with a Changeling.

CNS-T`Lin says:
CO: Captain, this person is familiar with our ship.  They are familiar with our security systems and familiar with the ship.  XO: I agree, Sir, but they themselves would have be immune to the gas.  Else wise, they would be affected as they are on board where the gas is.

CNS-T`Lin says:
CO: I do not believe they came on board after the gas.  First off, they would have had to have access to our security systems, and in order for them to do this, they would need to be onboard.

CSO_Nash says:
<Mr. Goode> *CSO*: Nothing of a physical sense here, sir.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CNS: What about a Hazzard suit? A species immune to the gas? A lot of possibilities.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ CNS: We may be, but that can't affect our primary mission.  We have a ship in distress.  A Changeling sweep is time consuming, and even more manpower consuming.  Get it started, but I can't guarantee how much we can dedicate to a theory.

CNS-T`Lin says:
XO: Sir, I do not mean to be comical about this, but do you not think we would notice someone walking around in a Hazzard suit?

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: nods and begins to make arrangements with his security teams to do a sweep. ::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CNS: Not if they were below decks. I am just saying until we have facts we could conjure theories all day.

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Captain, Mr. Goode and my team at the Computer Core have no physical signs of tampering. And in going over the sensor logs, I believe that it may have been in a tight beam communication when we received that message from OPS mother.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: For now, we can only go one step at a time.  You're with me, we're going to sickbay to ensure I'm not compromised.  XO: You have the Bridge, prepare an Away Team to assist the Mercy when we arrive.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: grins wryly as he looks at the CNS ::  CNS: Thanks for being so cheerful during this.

CMO_Brabas says:
::He opens a second window on his computer display and begins to analyze T'Mol’s finding::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Aye sir. ::takes the big chair::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  OPS hears the tail-end of the distress signal:  What?  I don't believe it!  It can't be... but the signature is there... it is ::garbled::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Is it a large enough file to be the virus or could it have been a catalyst?

CNS-T`Lin says:
::follows the CO to sickbay.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Walking towards the TL.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: looks confused ::  OPS: What was that about?

CNS-T`Lin says:
::follows the CO onto the TL::

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Interesting question, but it could be both, in this case it may have been a catalyst.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Keep me informed.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Aye sir.

OPS_Nash says:
::she listens to the end of the distress signal and she hears something strange, then realizes someone was talking to her, still acting oddly to what she heard::  CTO:  About what?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TL: Sickbay.  ::Rides to Sickbay.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
OPS: It sounds like they knew who was attacking them.  Can you clean up the transmission any, ma'am?

CNS-T`Lin says:
CO: Is there a reason why you feel you may have been compromised, Sir?

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO/OPS: What's up?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Simple, eliminate the possibilities, starting with the most likely.  My codes are the easy answer.

CSO_Nash says:
OPS: Can I have a copy of that feed?

CNS-T`Lin says:
CO: Permission to speak freely, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Go right ahead.

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  Here, you take a listen.  See what you make of it.  ::puts it on audio::

CNS-T`Lin says:
CO: I do not believe you have been compromised.  I believe our intruder lies elsewhere.  There is no way you would allow your security codes to be accessed.  I have read your profile.  It is highly unlikely that you would have been compromised.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::listens to the distress call::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Begins to run an analysis of the message being played.:: Computer: Discern any type of code in this transmission.

CNS-T`Lin says:
CO: I will go along with this, but I do believe your presence is needed on the bridge, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Whomever launched the attack disabled our intruder alert codes.  I want to know if they somehow took my codes to do so, or if they went the long way about it.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: does a detailed scan of the nearby area, not liking what he is hearing from the distress call.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I know, but until proven otherwise, I'm the most likely answer.

CMO_Brabas says:
CO/CNS: What gives me the pleasure of your coming here before Physicals?

CSO_Nash says:
Computer: Analyze the end of the transmission the message from OPS mother.::

CNS-T`Lin says:
CO: I am sorry, Sir. I do not believe it for one minute.

CNS-T`Lin says:
CMO: Jovan, is there a way we can tell if his mind has been read?

OPS_Nash says:
::tries to get in a comfortable position, she is feeling normal discomforts that accompany pregnancy::

CMO_Brabas says:
CNS: Yes there is

CTO_Hazzard says:
XO: Sir, Mercy is an old Miranda class Hospital Ship, if she came under attack, she wouldn't be able to defend herself against a slingshot.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Then do it, as quickly as possible.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The Cherokee is now approaching the coordinates of the USS Mercy... the only problem is, the USS Mercy has been blown to bits.

CMO_Brabas says:
CNS/CO: But I will only have partial information.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: What is on the Mercy, any special cargo?

CMO_Brabas says:
CO: I can only scan if someone has tried and tamper with your brain waves!

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: Silently swears as he looks at what is left of the Mercy. ::  Self: Son of a ...  :: half responds to the XO as he looks at what is left of her. ::  XO: She was carrying  medical and emergency relief supplies for one of the border worlds.  Oh man.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Understood.  I know it's not an exact science, but considering it's better than nothing, go ahead.

CMO_Brabas says:
CO/CNS: And there is the Vulcan mindmeld. ::Looks at T'Lin::

Host XO_Worthington says:
OPS: Anything on the Mercy yet?

CNS-T`Lin says:
CMO: I understand, Jovan, and I was thinking the same thing.  However I am not sure if the Captain's species is resistant to mind-melds.

CMO_Brabas says:
CO: Then please lie on the bed. ::Points to one isolated Bio bed::

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  Checking, Stand by.  ::scans for the Mercy and she pales at what she finds::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Just run the scans.  I know they aren't exact, but we need it quick.  ::Lays back on the bed.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
XO: Sir, Sensor reading show no survivors....the Mercy has been completely destroyed.  Picking up random debris.

CSO_Nash says:
:: The computer spits out it's analysis.:: XO: The virus has been introduced into the message, sir. It's almost gone. And Sir, the Mercy is not at the coordinates. There is just debris.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: On screen. *CO*: Captain to the bridge.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: How long, Doctor?  They need me on the Bridge as soon as we have the data?

CMO_Brabas says:
::He takes over CO's head one of the brain wave devices, round shaped, and puts it on his head::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: puts the image of the demolished vessel on the screen.  Willing himself to look at the desecrated portion of saucer section that used to be a vessel. ::

CMO_Brabas says:
CO: This will do the effect.

CNS-T`Lin says:
*XO*: Sir, the Captain is in the middle of a brain scan.  Can it wait?

Host XO_Worthington says:
::stares at the debris:: CTO: Mr. Hazzard, take us to red alert. I want a complete scan of the surrounding area.

CMO_Brabas says:
::He activates device and begins to scan for chemical imbalance::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Tell him I'll be there momentarily.

CNS-T`Lin says:
*XO*: Commander, the Captain will be there shortly.

Host XO_Worthington says:
*CNS*: Understood.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: his expression turns grim as he silently nods. ::  XO: Red Alert, aye sir.  *Crew* All Stations, Red Alert. I repeat Red Alert. :: taps a few buttons on his console. XO: Conducting detailed scans of the immediate area, Commander.

CMO_Brabas says:
CO: You will feel a little hot air over your head. ::He pushes one button that brings down electric probe to the front of CO’s lobe and begins to scan for residual memories::

Host XO_Worthington says:
OPS: Lieutenant, please convey this to Starbase 33 immediately.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Begins to scan for the weapons pattern around the Mercy, waiting for the XO to acknowledge his report.::

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  Aye Sir.

CTO_Hazzard says:
CSO: Sir, mind if I use the spectral sensor package?  I might be able to tell what weapons were used on the Mercy with them. :: thinks for a minute.:: XO : Sir, permission to beam aboard a piece of debris for analysis.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: Anything you can pick up, any weapon signatures?

OPS_Nash says:
::she sends a message to Starfleet, reporting on the destruction of the USS Mercy::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As OPS tries to send a message to SB 33, communications stop.

CNS-T`Lin says:
CMO: Are you picking anything up, Jovan?

CMO_Brabas says:
CO: Nothing is there I will check further analysis from this scan. ::He shuts down device and lets Captain go::

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Working on it now, Commander. CTO: I'm using them right now, Lt.

CMO_Brabas says:
CO: Nothing,  you are free to go.

CTO_Hazzard says:
CSO: Understood Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Thank you.  We should have more pressing work once we locate the Mercy.  ::Rises and heads for the door.::  CNS: Back to the bridge, let's see what's happening.

CNS-T`Lin says:
CO: See Captain, nothing.  Can we get back to our stations now?

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: What do you mean the virus was introduced in the message?

CNS-T`Lin says:
::follows the CO to the TL::

CSO_Nash says:
XO: I've located the virus that affected us earlier and it was in the last part of each message we have received.

OPS_Nash says:
::she pounds her fists on her console in extreme frustration::  ALL:  All communications just dead.  Nothing is getting through.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Trust me, this isn't what I wanted to do, but I couldn't remain in command if I've been compromised.  *XO*: I'm on my way back.  As an added precaution, buddy system is in effect until we learn what's going on.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Not yet Mr. Hazzard. We will once the area is clear.

CMO_Brabas says:
:: He pulls out a data storage device from Brain wave scanner and takes it to the laboratory::

CSO_Nash says:
XO: That Static burst in the message was pure computer code. Like the old internet hackers of the late 20th century Earth used.

Host XO_Worthington says:
*CO*: Acknowledged. CTO: No one to travel this ship without a partner, tell your men.

CNS-T`Lin says:
CO: So we are buddies then until we reach the bridge.  ::grins at the CO.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
*XO*:Acknowledged, Sir.  Buddy system is now in effect.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Enters TL.::  TL: Bridge.  CNS: Yes.  If you are correct and it's a shape shifting creature, this is the surest check I know of.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: 2Oth century hackers? I must be slacking on history.

CMO_Brabas says:
::he activates communication link:: To Medical personnel: This is Doctor Brabas, be ready for possible casualties. I want all of you at your posts!

CTO_Hazzard says:
XO: Hackers were the term for users of a primitive form of computer users who would access other isolated computer systems through communication lines and write harmful programs.  Something of a fad back then sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Enters Bridge and sees the screen.::  All: Tell me that's not the Mercy.

CTO_Hazzard says:
CO: Afraid so, Sir.

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Apparently, Commander. It is required by computer systems students. And the message sent to SB was never sent. It was made to look like it was.

OPS_Nash says:
::nods in confirmation to the Captain::  CO:  And Communications are dead.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Any survivors?  OPS: So the list of systems continues.

CNS-T`Lin says:
::Looks at the screen, and wonders what possible reason someone would have for blowing up a supply ship.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::gets up:: CO: Unfortunately sir. I have contacted Starbase 33 and have taken us to red alert. I am sure Admiral Alexander will be calling any second...::overhears OPS::

CSO_Nash says:
CO: That message never got out. The virus made it appear as if it had.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: shakes his head. :: CO: Sir...from what I can tell from the wreckage...no survivors.  The escape pods were blasted as they left the ship.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CMO*: Disregard the possibly casualties.  The Mercy was destroyed, apparently with all hands.

CMO_Brabas says:
*CO*: Understood unfortunately!

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: Someone went through a lot of trouble here. Does this match any recent attacks in the database?

CNS-T`Lin says:
XO: Why would someone blow up a supply ship?

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  Unfortunately, and I am afraid it will grow until this virus is found and purged from the ship's systems.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Am I the only one thinking this is all connected?  First step is to stop the system failures, then we figure out what would be the point of this elaborate trap.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CNS: To cover their trail. Someone wanted something from that ship. OPS: Were they carrying any bacterias or viruses?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Shuttlecraft are isolated computer systems.  *OPS*: Are internal comms working?

CTO_Hazzard says:
CO: Sir.  This isn't making sense.  I am only picking up Federation type warp signatures entering and leaving the system.  No signs of Cardassian ships anywhere.

CMO_Brabas says:
*To the Medical personal*: Stand down from casualties. USS Mercy is destroyed with all off their crew!

CSO_Nash says:
XO: I am running that analysis now. Unfortunately, the means are somewhat archaic and antiquated.

CNS-T`Lin says:
XO: Do we know what the ship's destination was?

CSO_Nash says:
XO: The database is going to have to go through around 500 years of case points to get the parameters.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: No one said it was the Cardassians we were looking into.

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  No, the supplies checked out as normal everyday necessities.  ::she taps her comm badge:: *CO*:  Yes they work,  ::mumbles "for now"::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: I want you to get your best on this. Find all the information we have and comb through it.

CTO_Hazzard says:
CNS: To answer your question Counselor, the Mercy was listed as being assigned to deliver medical supplies to one of the contested worlds on the Cardassian border.  :: Looks to the CO:: CO: Sir, it had to be them.  We're too far from Romulan space and the Klingons would never destroy a ship that wasn't able to defend it self. No honor in that.

Host XO_Worthington says:
OPS: Acknowledged. Can you send a cargo manifest to my console please.

CTO_Hazzard says:
XO: Sir.  I still think we can learn more about who destroyed the Mercy if we beam some debris on board for study.

CMO_Brabas says:
::He puts data storage devices to laboratory computer and let it take an analysis of scans taken from CO brain wave::

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Aye Commander. *Mr. Goode*: Please advise the team to begin a search for virus attacks through the comm systems.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Contact the Flight bay, have them fire up the Sequoia and use it's comm system to send the message.  Keep them isolated, input the message again, don't just transfer it.

OPS_Nash says:
::nods as she sends the cargo manifest to the XO’s console::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: There are powers below the surface, so to speak.  Raiders, criminals, other low lifes.  And they typically don't respect borders.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: I am not lowering shields for a second. Who knows what might be waiting for us. Just tow some into the cargo bay.

CTO_Hazzard says:
XO: Aye sir.  Energizing tractor beams now.

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  Aye Sir.  ::she contacts the Flight bay to get the Sequoia ready and to manually input a message regarding the Mercy::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Any chance of finding an intact computer core?  They are the most shielded area of the ship, after the Warp Core.  Maybe we can solve the virus problem.

CSO_Nash says:
<Mr. Goode> *CSO*: A what... Virus Aye Commander. Understood.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: What if we purged the main computer of all data entries in the past few day and store the download in a probe.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: Jumps on the task :: CO: Searching now sir....might be difficult. From what I can see the bridge was one of the targeted locations.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As the shuttle bay crews try to access the Sequoia's COM systems, they discover that it had been left on and it is now infected as well.

CSO_Nash says:
XO: A possibility, but not a viable one. These things self-replicate and attach to various files, some important and some not so important. If we followed that track we would be putting out a starter fire that has sprouted off from the main body.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Ensign, this is the Captain.  We'll have to cut short the formal introductions, but we've got a situation.  The ship's systems have been compromised, and we need a way to undo it.

OPS_Nash says:
::she gets a report from the Flight Bay saying that the Sequoia was left on and its systems was down as well, she bangs her fists on her console in even more extreme frustration, this time she is muttering some incoherent curses::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: Keep me informed.

CSO_Nash says:
XO: The only viable solution would be a total purge of all data and a reboot of the entire core.

CEO_Ens_Pandora says:
::Looks up at the com:: *CO*: Understood, I'll be right on it, sir. Self: So far for reading into the matter. ::Gets up from his seat and heads for the TL::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: What planet was the Mercy coming from, and what planet was it heading to?

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: We will hold off on that for now. ::looks over the Mercy's cargo manifest::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: swears as he receives the scan from Tactical. :: CO: Sir, somebody knew what they were doing.  Computer core on the Mercy was completely destroyed.  She was coming from Kashyyyk Prime and scheduled to arrive on Kirok 4 with medical supplies.

OPS_Nash says:
CO:   Captain, the Sequoia's systems are affected as well, someone left all systems on board running.

CTO_Hazzard says:
OPS: You got to be kidding me,

CEO_Ens_Pandora says:
::Enters the TL:: TL: Main Engineering. ::Waits for the TL to move::

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  No I am not.  My best officer confirmed it.

CMO_Brabas says:
::He begins to download data from the ships computer on Mercy crew so he could enter their names to the list of dead in computer::

CTO_Hazzard says:
OPS: Sorry ...didn't mean to be disrespectful...but you have to admit, this just keeps getting better and better.

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  Understood.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: continues to work the sensors at Tactical. CO: Sir..given that I am not receiving any warp signatures from anything else....that means the aggressor has to be nearby.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: I don't like this. I have a feeling that someone is out there waiting for us. You just make sure we are ready to greet them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: OK, I'm open to suggestions.  How can... CTO: They're close?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Continues to run the scans on the weapons discharge patterns around the Mercy.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
CO: Its the only way they wouldn't show up on scans sir.  They could even be cloaked.

CEO_Ens_Pandora says:
::Looks as the TL doors open on the correct deck and steps out, then quickly moves to engineering::

CNS-T`Lin says:
CO: Captain, if the Cardassians are responsible for this security threat, I must inform you that the Cardassians prefer things in sets of three.  We have already had our security systems breached.  The Mercy supply ship has been destroyed.  I am not sure I want to know what number three is.

CTO_Hazzard says:
XO: Oh...I have all weapons ready to dish out some old fashioned Texan hospitality and I am feeling REALLY hospitable right now, sir!

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Another distress signal is picked up on OPS' console.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I'm not leaning towards a Cardassian attacker.  This isn’t their style, and they don't cloak.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Well just don't go getting an itchy trigger finger, you don't fire so much as a pop gun without the order, understood Mister?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Runs a scan of the signal as the OPS board flashes.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
XO: Yes, sir.  Understand fully, sir.  Trigger Finger secured until ordered.

Host SM-Trish says:
@COM: Cherokee:  Any federation ship in hearing, please respond.  We are a convoy of three medical ships.  We are under attack!  I repeat we are under attack!

CTO_Hazzard says:
CO/XO: Looks like our friends have struck again!

CNS-T`Lin says:
CO: Captain, whomever did this does not need to worry about cloaking.  They were able to easily disable us and get what they needed.  The question is, what did they get?

OPS_Nash says:
::she picks up a signal and waits for the CSO scan to finish before replying::

CEO_Ens_Pandora says:
::Walks through the busy crowd of engineers towards the Master Systems Display and takes a look at the failure reports::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: But there is no sign of an escaping vessel.  I think they're close, and I intend to find out.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Nods to OPS.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Sir, this could be a trap. I say we come out of warp early and creep up on them, just in case.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Good thinking.  Let's add in a guess that the attacker of this ship is still about.  When we're under way, let's fire a max spread Phaser burst out the back.  In case the ship follows.

CNS-T`Lin says:
CO: Whoever is doing this does not want the supply ships to reach their destinations.  Do we know where these vessels are headed?  Maybe we can find out what enemies they have?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Excellent thinking, find out where they are going.

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  I have a distress call coming in. They claim to be under attack.  ::puts the COMM on for all to see the action::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::nods:: CO: We still think like Tactical officers, don't we?

CEO_Ens_Pandora says:
::Frowns as he sees all systems are in the green:: Self: Well, then what are these problems? ::Walks over to the pool table to take a look at resource management.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: hears the CNS and does a search of convoys in the area. :: CO: Sir, the only convoy in the immediate area is Convoy 213...they were supposed to have the Jacksonville and the Los Angeles as escorts.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Can take us out of the gold, but not the gold out of us.

CSO_Nash says:
CO/XO: Notice the feed. It's real-time, not pre-recorded. This is genuine.

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Ship:  We hear you, stand by.

CNS-T`Lin says:
::Walks over to the CTO::  CTO: Do we know where those ships were headed?

CNS-T`Lin says:
CTO: And what do you mean they were supposed to have the escorts?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Do we have a location for them?

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: looks again at the display. :: CNS: Well what do you know....they were heading for the New Detroit colony, near the Cardassian Border.

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  It's an hour away at warp 6.

CTO_Hazzard says:
CNS: And I meant we should have heard from both of those ships if there was trouble.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Give the coordinates to the Ensign Stickshift.  aFCO: When you get the coordinates, lay in a course, Maximum warp.

CNS-T`Lin says:
CTO: Has anyone tried to hail them?

CTO_Hazzard says:
<FCO_Stickshift> CO: Aye, Sir.  Petal to the metal as soon as I get the location, sir.

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  ::gives the coordinates to the aFCO::

CTO_Hazzard says:
<FCO_Stickshift>CO: Course laid in, maximum warp, aye Captain!

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  No message is able to leave the Cherokee.

Host SM-Trish says:
@COM: Cherokee:  Can anyone hear us?  You will not believe this but we are under attack by... ::nothing but static::

CSO_Nash says:
CO/XO/OPS: The virus has affected the Subspace Communications systems. No message has been sent.

CTO_Hazzard says:
Self:  Dangit.   by what...by who?  A clue right now would be great.

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  Yes, I have, but no messages are able to leave the ship, apparently, all we can get is incoming messages and we cannot reply.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Someone is obviously setting us up.

CEO_Ens_Pandora says:
::Sees everything checks out normally, except computer flow control:: Self: Odd..... ::Pulls up computer core controls and starts a level four diagnostic::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Yes, but to what end?  If they wanted to take us out, they missed the best time to do it when we were all knocked out.

CTO_Hazzard says:
CO: Sir, I concur with the XO...we've been cut off from SB33 ..the gas and the convoy attacks.  Somebody wants us out of the way so they can pull these stunts.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO/CTO: I disagree somewhat, someone wants us to take part in their scheme. They could have destroyed us already, they want us to do something.

CEO_Ens_Pandora says:
*XO*: Engineering to Commander Worthington.... All systems are operational. We're green across the board. We're just going to synchronize our computer cores, we might experience some minor blackouts on some consoles because of this...

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: reads a message from his console. :: CO: Sir, research teams are currently doing tests on the debris...they should have an idea who are mystery aggressor is in a few minutes.

CSO_Nash says:
CO: I am going to try something. We have the virus caught as it were in the Subspace Communications system.  I suggest that we keep broadcasting messages to SB33 to keep it busy as my team and I sent a roto code in to destroy it.

Host XO_Worthington says:
*CEO*: Good work Ensign. Keep me informed.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: So we give it a distraction.  Go ahead, very clever, Commander.

CEO_Ens_Pandora says:
*XO*: Aye sir, Engineering out... ::Turns his attention back to his console as he sees the diagnostics are still running.:: Computer: Computer, commence computer core synchronization after the level three diagnostic has been completed. And give me an estimated time till completion of the diagnostic and the synchronization.

CTO_Hazzard says:
CO: Sir, if we encounter whoever did this and lose Tactical...I would say that would be a bad thing to have happen.

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Thank you sir, but I'll have to tag the code with a removal tag so we can clean the system totally. That will take just a few minutes. *Mr. Goode*: Proceed to the computer core with the file I send you in right about now and implement operation clean sweep.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Why us?  Are we a target of opportunity, or is it something about the ship itself?

CSO_Nash says:
<Mr. Goode> *CSO*: file received. Proceed at your discretion.

CTO_Hazzard says:
CO: Whoever it was, he sure knew his way around our computer systems.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Implements things from the bridge.:: *Mr. Goode*: Release file now!

OPS_Nash says:
::has a bad feeling about the CSO's idea::

Host XO_Worthington says:
*CEO*: Please contact Commander Nash before you make any adjustments to the computer core.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Yes, very well.  Well enough to get around some very secure protocols.  And very up to date protocols.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As the SO initiates the anti-virus, engineering engages their program, giving the virus a back door.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: I am going to hope it's just opportunity. I would hate to think the Cherokee has a bad reputation.

CEO_Ens_Pandora says:
<Computer> CEO: Diagnostic and synchronization complete.

CSO_Nash says:
*Mr. Goode*: How are things going down there?

CEO_Ens_Pandora says:
*XO*: Too late sir... Synchronization has been completed... ::Sighs::

CSO_Nash says:
<Mr. Goode> *CSO*: We're not getting anything yet sir. It's gone.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Becomes furious.:: Looks to his console and sees an access to the computer from Engineering.:: *CEO*: What the heck are you doing down there? You've just let a virus I had trapped loose again.

CTO_Hazzard says:
CSO: Commander, He's new...not saying its not his fault.  But we didn't exactly warn him either.

CMO_Brabas says:
::He looks over findings from laboratory computer::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: What happened?  Can you re-isolate it?

CEO_Ens_Pandora says:
::Shakes head in disbelief:: *CSO*: I'm sorry, I had no notice about what exactly is going on, and I still don't know.. All I got was a warning that something was wrong, and research showed a problem with the computer core... I synchronized them, hoping that would solve our problem, but judging by your reaction, it hasn't...?

OPS_Nash says:
::doesn't want to be in the new CEO shoes when the CSO gets near him::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: What the heck just happened?

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: receives a message from the research team :: *Research Team*: That’s impossible....test it again..You're Wrong...you HAVE to be wrong!!!

CSO_Nash says:
CO: We lost it. It had a backdoor from engineering. *CEO*: I should have gave orders for no access. For now we wait for it to manifest again and then distract it and try again. But from now on when I have it cornered I must have autonomous control.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: What do they have to have wrong?

CTO_Hazzard says:
CO: Captain, the Research Team working on the debris just finished their tests.  They say the damage was caused....they were caused by Type X Phasers....Federation Weapons sir.

CEO_Ens_Pandora says:
*CSO*: Perhaps if you would work down here, we could coordinate it better... ::Walks to the MSD to check it again::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Captain, I think we need a staff meeting ASAP. Everyone seems to be on a different page.

CSO_Nash says:
*CEO*: Not a bad idea,  CO: Permission to go to engineering.

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