Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Cherokee NCC 61333 SD 10408.08

Produced by Trish Yarborough

Starring
Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee
Brandon Mitcham as XO Trent D. Worthington III
Scott Dorsey as CSO Kevin Nash
Dawn Freeman as aOPS Dawn Tiernen
Mark Haslam as Gul Devar
Eric Woo as EO Wilson-Illianor
Tim Schols as CEO Dylan Cedric Pandora
Linda Baus as  CNS T’Lin

Special Guest Star
Trish Yarborough as Commander Raal/Pal Baret

  Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10408.08 Doppelganger Part 17

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The Cherokee has restored some semblance of order.  They are about to pursue the fleet of ships, and their enemy, unknown at this time.  Will they get any answers?

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge.::  All: Status report!  What do we have?

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
::down in main engineering, next to the warp core, as he slams a padd onto the console next to him:: Self: How easy it must be... to simply ask for advantages, as if it worked that simply...

CSO_Nash says:
:: Running scanners.:: CO: Sensors and scanners ready. Enemy ships still proceeding at Warp 7.4.

CEO_Pandora says:
::Wandering around in Main Engineering, looking for systems he could get more power from, or for systems that could run more efficiently.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: How do you read Commander Raal?  Is she following us, in position to assist still?

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
::looks up, and stops the CEO:: CEO: Sir, this is ridiculous. Is Starfleet providing any support at all? I mean... we can take all the power we want from other systems and move them to weapons and shields and structural integrity... but there's a limit here! We're just going to get ourselves killed... ::grumbles and rolls his eyes::

CSO_Nash says:
CO: I also have some of the gifts we received from the fake to use as hopefully offensive weapons.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Excellent, I think we have found a weakness, and likely an exploitable one.  Have the Worm Program ready to go at the first opportunity.

Host XO_Worthngton says:
CO: Difficult to say, but I think that I am picking up trace neutrino emissions every several minutes so my guess would be yes.

CEO_Pandora says:
::Stops near the warp core, right next to Wilson:: EO: I know... Just do your best, but in the end, I want your first priority on life-support and structural integrity.. I don't care what anyone else, including the captain, tells you, those are your priorities...

aOPS_Tiernan says:
CO:  I'm continuing to request help from Starfleet.

Host Cmdr-Raal says:
ACTION:  There is no response from SFC.

CNS_T`Lin says:
CO: Is Commander Raal going to help us find the other Cherokee?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: I have a plan that may work towards that, but if she isn't, we may be in trouble.  Even if she is, we need a way to deliver a message to her.

Host Cmdr-Raal says:
@COM: Cherokee:  Captain, we are still behind you, but I have a message that LoDuca has been spotted.  I am going to have to leave you for a while.

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: In my best guess, probably.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Self: Drat.  aOPS: Return an acknowledgement, and wish them luck.

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CEO: Ah... with all due respect, sir... even though we are in fact just going off to get ourselves killed... what good is life support when our shields are down and weapons are destroyed and we're on the verge of destruction? ::smiles bitterly::

Host XO_Worthngton says:
::contemplates asking the Captain to allow him to go with Raal, but figures he is needed where he is.::

aOPS_Tiernan says:
::nods at the CO::  COM: Raal:  Acknowledged and be safe.

Host XO_Worthngton says:
CNS: Counselor, what would you say is the morale on the ship like? Have you overheard any doom and gloom conversations recently?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: There goes that idea.  Those freighters must be destroyed, I was going to try and draw the imposter off, leaving the freighters to Ra'al's treatment.  Guess we need another way.

CEO_Pandora says:
EO: The use will be, that we may still have engineers aboard that can fix something, and get us back to Starfleet for repairs... Or would you rather die on this absurd mission? ::Grimaces::

CNS_T`Lin says:
XO: I would say that everyone is about as anxious to get underway as I am.  I think we are all handling it the best we can.

CNS_T`Lin says:
XO: But with power down, morale is a little low.  Hopefully we will be able to get our resources running at full power so we can at least match the resources of the other Cherokee.

Host XO_Worthngton says:
CNS: I would like you to keep me informed of the crew's morale, if they need a pep talk, just let me know.

CNS_T`Lin says:
XO: Understood, Sir.

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
::stares at the CEO for a second... then laughs:: CEO: Whatever. It doesn't matter if the Cherokee is blasted to smithereens... as long as we still have oxygen to breathe in those last few precious seconds. But you will have your power to life support and structural integrity. I'll start going through secondary systems. ::grins bitterly::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: What do you think?  Will that worm work?

CEO_Pandora says:
::Shakes head, smiling:: EO: good luck, my friend.. ::Walks over to the MSD to check some readings::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Scans the area near the Cherokee 2 nacelles.:: CO: Scanners are picking up massive amounts of energy waste from the Cherokee 2's nacelles. Their engines aren't calibrated properly from the looks of it. They are also using active ESCM generators to mask life signs.

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
::accesses a list of secondary systems, and starts check-marking them:: CEO: Who do you have up on the bridge, sir?

Host XO_Worthngton says:
CNS: Also, keep an eye on the senior staff as well, I don't want anyone cracking under pressure.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Ok, could also be from the output of the engines, but why would they want to mask the life signs if they were "real"?  Perhaps it is just a copy.

CEO_Pandora says:
::Turns around:: EO: Uhm... I believe it's ensign West...

aOPS_Tiernan says:
::keeps trying to reach Starfleet but to no avail::  CO:  I am not getting any response form Starfleet in our request for assistance.

CNS_T`Lin says:
XO: Understood, Commander.  ::Tries to hide her own worry about the situation.::

CSO_Nash says:
CO: I also have some news on their course as well. Intelligence shows that they visited a place called Terak Nab. It's a space station like DS9 except more rough and tumble. The worm should work since we have the comm.-system protocols they use from the manufacturer.

Host XO_Worthngton says:
CNS: Something amatter? It's Hazzard isn't it? I don't mean to pry.

Host Cmdr-Raal says:
ACTION:  The Cherokee is 30 minutes away from Cardassian space.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aOPS:  No response as in we're being jammed or no response as in we don't know why they aren't answering?

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Terak Nab is on the fringes of Federation/Cardassian Space.

aOPS_Tiernan says:
CO:  I am still searching for the cause.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aOPS: Very good.  CSO: Is it a manned station or abandoned?

CNS_T`Lin says:
XO: No, Commander, I am all right.  Thank you for asking though.  ::Gets a little uneasy thinking he is reading her mind.::

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
::sighs, as he walks over to the adjacent console to prepare some systems for emergency shutdown if needed:: CEO: Are you *sure* you want him up there, by himself? He's not exactly the brightest light bulb in the pack... the buffoon nearly sabotaged one of our impulse repairs... ::grumbles::

aOPS_Tiernan says:
::finding the cause, she feels a bit dejected::  CO:  Sir, we are being jammed on every channel.

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Judging from the course and the recent activity, I would say it is manned and operational.

Host Pal-Baret says:
#COM: Cherokee:  This is sector governor Pal Baret.  What is your purpose here?

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
CEO: You know what? ::he holds up a hand, and grabs some padds with his other hand:: I'm going to go up there, I can work on this list up there as well. Alright, sir?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods.::  aOPS: Apparently not all channels.  Launch a message probe, however.  Have it transmit once out of jamming range.  Er, make that 2 probes in opposite directions.

Host XO_Worthngton says:
::continues working on his tactical plan for the C2:: CSO: Can you send all C2 data to my console please, Commander?

CEO_Pandora says:
EO: Permission granted, ensign.. ::Smiles:: Oh, and be sure to ask whether they've found out something about those few files I managed to recover in Diego Gamma...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aOPS: And put me through with the Governor, please.

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Sir, reports show it has a compliment of the same size as DS9. Aye sir sending data now.

aOPS_Tiernan says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::puts the Governor on screen::

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
CEO: Understood, sir. ::quickly walks over to the turbolift, as he grumbles to himself, wondering how he's going to insult West again this time... he climbs into the turbolift:: Turbolift: Bridge, now...

CNS_T`Lin says:
::Walks up to the XO and stares over his shoulder.::  XO: You doing okay?  I should have asked.  Sorry.  I got tied up in some personal matters.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Governor: Governor, This is Captain Ayidee of the Federation ship USS Cherokee.  We are in pursuit of a fleet of raiding vessels, which are being escorted by a very similar copy of our own ship.  We believe they are carrying the components of a war fleet, and could use assistance dealing with them in any way you might be able to provide.

CEO_Pandora says:
::Walks away from the MSd and towards matter/anti-matter flow control, making sure it's still in alignment::

Host XO_Worthngton says:
CNS: I am doing as well as one can be expected under the circumstances. Tell me, what is your analysis of the C2?

Host Pal-Baret says:
#COM: CO:  So you say Captain, and why should I believe this?  I see nothing out of the ordinary, nor have I heard any reports of that nature.  ::growling as he looks into the screen::

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
::the turbolift stops, and he walks out onto the bridge, heading towards the engineering console:: aOPS: What's going on? ::he accesses the console, inputting his codes, as he glances over his shoulder to Ens. West standing next to him... wondering why Adahn has arrived, no doubt::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Begins running sensor modulations to see if he can pierce the ESCM Generator static.::

aOPS_Tiernan says:
::has her staff, prepare two message probes with the pertinent programming and hops for the best as they launch them in opposite directions::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Governor: What reason would we have for deception, Governor?  Scan ahead of us, there is a fleet of vessels moving towards Tirak Nab as we speak.

CNS_T`Lin says:
XO: Well I am not sure.  I do not believe it is some alternate universe Cherokee if that is what you mean.  I think it is someone who knows us, and knows us well, and is using that information to their tactical advantage.  I believe we are possibly dealing with someone who once may have been an officer of Star Fleet.  But that is just an opinion.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Governor: Is Tirak Nab under your control?

Host Pal-Baret says:
#COM: CO:  We have freighters coming and going constantly Captain.  I can't allow you just to come into our space, much less unescorted.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Governor: Even better, provide us with an escort.  They are as much of a threat to you as they are to us, if not more so.  But again, is Tirak Nab under your jurisdiction?

Host Pal-Baret says:
#COM: CO:  Gul Devar is the military governor of that sector Captain.  I would not be surprised if he didn't show up anytime.  And, he is NOT as friendly as I am.  ::turning red with anger at the furry creature that is representing himself as a Captain::

Host XO_Worthngton says:
CNS: So then it would be reasonable for us to assume that they are going to expect us to attack in standard patterns and formations?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Gov: I don't care if he's friendly or not.  All that matters is that he will do his job.  We have to do ours, that fleet cannot escape to cause further havoc.  Do we have the support of your administration?

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
XO: Oh, Commander... Ens. Pandora would like to know if anything was found in those files he recovered, sir.

aOPS_Tiernan says:
EO:  The Captain is talking with a Cardassian Governor.

CEO_Pandora says:
::Glances over his shoulder to check the manifold’s pressure, and sees it is within the green area:: Self: Excellent..

Host Pal-Baret says:
#COM: CO:  I will abide with Gul Devar after he has a chance to assess the situation Captain.  Do not enter Cardassian space until you hear from him.  Is that clear Captain?

CNS_T`Lin says:
XO: Yes, I believe that is true.  If they know how we will respond, and they know our tactics, they can anticipate what we will do.  We have to find a way to beat them at their game, such as giving them back their virus they gave us.  ::smiles at the thought of it.::

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
::raises an eyebrow, and leans back:: aOPS: Geez... ::he looks up, wondering just how badly the CO needs to take the Cherokee into Cardassian space immediately...::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Com: Gov: Crystal.  Is it clear that the fleet in question is a threat to your interests and also must not be allowed to enter?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Hears the Governor’s statement and thinks that there may be complicity here.:: Self: They are aiding and abetting them with theft of Federation equipment. How Cardassian.

Host XO_Worthngton says:
CNS: Agreed. We have to find a way to deflate their ego. *CEO*: Mr. Pandora, what do you hate most about the New Orleans class vessel?

Host Pal-Baret says:
#COM: CO:  I do not perceive any threat Captain.  If the situation should change, I will handle it.  You will wait for Devar.  Baret out! ::turns his back to the CO then has the channel cut::

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
:: leans forward :: CO: Captain... you should know that the Cherokee still hasn't completely recovered from the previous battle... so if you were looking for an advantage, they may be slight...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
EO: Understood.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO/ CSO: Am I the only one who suspects our prey may have a buyer for their plunder?

CEO_Pandora says:
 *XO*: Sir? What do I hate about this ship? Hm, I'd have to say, our large power consumption due to our armament and shielding..

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
CO: But... if we NEED to get into Cardassian space immediately... we do have another option... I could reconfigure the deflector to send off Cardassian signal markers and warp signatures... they would still be able to see visually that we weren't Cardassian, but... Starfleet discovered quite a bit about Cardassian vessels after the war...

CSO_Nash says:
CO: I think I'm a step ahead of you sir. This situation is too tidy if you will.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: How long until we catch the alternate?  Can we do so before entering Cardassian space?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
EO: Make preparations, but hold off.  We will try to do it within the bounds of legal actions first...for as long as there's hope.

Host XO_Worthngton says:
*CEO*: We have to stop our double, so I want you to think of all the ways to exploit the New Orleans class vessel. Think of all those times you kicked a console and said, "Man, I sure hate..., just fill in that blank. Look at all the sensor logs from the C2 and get back to me on that one.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Runs a computation to see.:: CO: No chance sir. It will take 2 hours and they will be well within Cardassian Space in an hour and a half sir.

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
::grins:: CO: Aye, sir. ::he steps back and begins to make preparations... he lowers his voice:: Ens. West: What are you staring at?? Get to work!

Host XO_Worthngton says:
CNS: What do you make of our Cardassian friends, are the aware of the C2?

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
<Ens_West> ::blinks:: EO: Uhm... are you taking over my shift?

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
::grumbles:: West: Oh, you're not going anywhere. Now, bring up the deflector array controls. *CEO*: Sir, I'm remodulating the deflectors to possibly emit Cardassian power signatures if necessary.

CNS_T`Lin says:
XO: I could be wrong, but I am guessing they might have something to do with all of this.  Why else would they at least not offer us an escort into their space?  I believe they have a hidden agenda.  Pal Baret appears to be stalling, possibly calling for reinforcements, and that concerns me.

CEO_Pandora says:
*XO*: Yes, well... I think we could be more maneuverable... Or perhaps... But that would require a saucer separation... ::Walks over to the MSD to check some more things::

Host XO_Worthngton says:
CO/CNS: I concur with Counselor T'Lin sir, they are hiding something.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I think they've found a wedge in the Federation/ Romulan alliance.  If the Cardassians rearm, they could demand the removal of coalition forces.  To do that would likely not sit well with the Romulans.

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
::overhears the XO, CO and CNS talking:: Self: Of course they are, they're Cardassians. ::starts programming in an appropriate Cardassian signature... for perhaps a Cardassian Galor-class cruiser... of no special importance, no one should stop them...::

Host XO_Worthngton says:
CO/CNS: And who hates the Romulans more than LoDuca. I still think the KPF is behind all this.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Or at least in deep enough to be pulling it along.  Now, do we pass the border despite the warning to stay out?

Host Pal-Baret says:
ACTION:  Four Cardassian vessels are coming to the border.  They will beat the Cherokee by 10 minutes.

CEO_Pandora says:
*EO*: Understood... I'll keep an eye on the subsystems..

Host XO_Worthngton says:
*CEO*: Imagine that the C2 is in very bad shape, not this beauty of a NO. Think of how you would blow her apart, where would you place the C4 so to speak?

CSO_Nash says:
CO: I think if we got the worm out to the C2 and the freighters, I could control which system was affected from here. For example I could order their engines to reverse. It's worth a shot.

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
::frowns:: CO: Captain, incoming Cardassian vessels, approaching the border.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Do it, and good luck.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
EO: How many and how far out?

CEO_Pandora says:
*XO*: Some place vulnerable.. Some place highly explosive.... Torpedo storage facilities..... ::Paces to the other side of ME, pulling up design specifications at a console:: Or... The warp core!

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Aye sir. aOPS: Broadcast this to the C2 and the freighters on their comm channel. :: Provides the frequency with the worm file.::

Host XO_Worthngton says:
CO: I say we assume that they are not in league with our enemies and just slow and proceed under that assumption.

CEO_Pandora says:
*XO*: I we could get their core to overload, or in another way blow up.... That may very well result in the destruction of their ship...

aOPS_Tiernan says:
CSO:  Aye, Sir.  ::transmit the message that the CSO gave her on the frequency he provided::

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
CO: Standby, sir. ::accesses long-range sensors and quickly glances through the data:: There are four Cardassian ships... and they are in no particular formation - they will reach the border 10 minutes before we do.

CNS_T`Lin says:
XO: Or they are the reinforcements that Pal Baret is waiting for.

Host XO_Worthngton says:
*CEO*: Any known defects in the warp core casing? Could we use a focused particle beam to overload the chamber and begin a core meltdown?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Ah yes, the problem with living under the rule of law.  We don't have much choice, however.  aOPS: Hail the Cardassian vessels.

aOPS_Tiernan says:
CO:  Aye.

aOPS_Tiernan says:
::hails the Cardassians::

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
XO: Sir... if we do this, are we not in essence demonstrating to the Cardassians - if they are in league with the C2 - how to exploit ourselves?

Host Pal-Baret says:
ACTION:  The Cardassians ignore the hail, waiting on Gul Devar to show.

CSO_Nash says:
CO: LRS show that the Cardassians are running weapons hot and ready, sir.

CEO_Pandora says:
*XO*: Unknown.... Unless I know exactly where their possible instability is, and how big it is, I don't know if it will work.... A Nice big blow by a torpedo, or multiple torpedoes would do, or a highly boosted phaser blast....

Host XO_Worthngton says:
EO: Well I would expect that our expert Engineering department would make sure that we were safeguarded from such a maneuver, we have the advantage of having the best crew, they just have a similar technology, the can't duplicate our expertise.

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
::smiles, and quickly lowers his eyes:: XO: Noted, sir.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Scans the C2 to see if the worm has taken effect yet.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Well said, and if we can get close enough I'd love to show them the advantage of experience.  We just have to get across the border.

Host Pal-Baret says:
ACTION:  The worm seems to have no effect on the fake Cherokee.  Apparently it does not have the same systems as LoDuca's ship.

CEO_Pandora says:
::Returns to the MSD to verify warp drive readings:: *XO*: Am I to assume you want to destroy this counterpart, sir?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Looks at his scan and reports.:: CO: The worm is not affecting them yet, sir.

Host XO_Worthngton says:
*CEO*: If we can neutralize them without killing them, great, if not, then I would rather it be them than us. Just keep bouncing ideas around the old bean can.

EO_Wilson-Ilianor says:
CO: If we can find some way to... confuse the Cruisers, so that they don't realize we've made the change... we could still use the Cardassian warp signatures... as long as they lose us on their sensors in such a way that they would not be suspicious... as to how we could do that...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods.::  CSO: Understood.  Then we wait on Gul Devar it seems.

CSO_Nash says:
CO/XO: How about destroying the freighters? Deprive them of their prize?

CNS_T`Lin says:
XO: This is a little far-fetched, but since the C2 looks and appears like us, why can't we just pretend to be them?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: That, to be honest, is our chief goal.  End the threat of the built fleet they carry.

CSO_Nash says:
CO: It might make the C2 turn and fight.

Host XO_Worthngton says:
CNS: Because the C2 is already ahead of us, they have already passed.

Host Gul_Devar says:
#COM:<USS Cherokee>: Federations Vessel, This is Gul Devar onboard the Cardassian Union Warship Brall'ur, I understand we have something of a problem. But I am sure that we can all work out some sort of solution.  Stand By for further instructions.

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