Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Cherokee NCC 61333 SD 10501.30

Produced by Trish Yarborough

Starring
Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee
Brandon Mitcham as XO Trent D. Worthington III
Dawn Freeman as OPS Kyleigh Nash
Mark Haslam as CTO Mark Hazzard
Scott Dorsey as CSO Kevin Nash
Einar Orn as SO Jonathan Rome
Linda Baus as CNS T’Lin
Trish Yarborough as Admiral Alexander
Alexander Vulkis as CMO Jovan Brabas, T’Mol
Stephen Molldrem as FCO Ens. Quol Orapax

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Positions of the crew have been changed for the mission to reflect the cross-training orders from SFC and for this arc.  The positions were changed as follows:

Mark Haslam as CO Hazzard
Linda Baus as XO T'Lin
Stephen Molldrem as FCO Orapax
Steve Weller as CSO Ayidee
Brandon Mitcham as OPS Worthington
Einar Orn as CTO Rome
Scott Dorsey as CEO Nash/EO Good & Watt 
Dawn Freeman as CNS Nash
Trish Yarborough as Admiral Alexander
Alexander Vulkis as CMO Jovan Brabas, T’Mol

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Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10501.30 Vice Versa Part 4
Host SM-Trish says:
The crew have noticed a slight power drain on the warp engines of the Cherokee, after shortly entering the Gamma Quadrant.  It is nothing dangerous, but tracing the cause is causing the CEO to turn white headed.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
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Host Adm-Alexander says:
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CSO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, scanning local space for external signs of the power drain.::

XO_T`Lin says:
::Walks over to the CEO.::  CEO: Any idea what may be causing the power drain?

CO_Hazzard says:
::Slowly makes a tour of the bridge stations, letting everyone conduct their duties without much comment on his part.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Since we are here, and the drain doesn't seem to be a pressing issue, perhaps we can perform a border patrol.

FCO_Orpax says:
::Continues the level 2 diagnostic, and keeps at the ready to activate engines to full for evasive or escape.::

CNS_Nash says:
::Sitting down in the chair designated for a Ship's Counselor and starts to wonder who is going to counsel the current CNS on the current status of the mission.::

CMO_Brabas says:
::He is analyzing scans took in from his tricorder and PADD's that are lie on the table in front of him.::

CEO_Nash says:
:: Sitting at the Engineering console on the bridge working through things in his mind.::  
CTO/FCO:  Excellent work gentlemen. 
FCO:  How's that scan coming? 
XO: Nothing yet, Ma'am.

OPS_Worthington says:
::Bursts onto the bridge, still covered in grease.::  CSO:  What in blazes is going on here?  I leave for a minute and everything goes to the dogs.

CSO_Ayidee says:
OPS:  To the dogs?

CO_Hazzard says:
Adm:  That sounds as good a plan as any to me, Admiral. 
FCO: Mr. Orpax, set course for patrol waypoint India, Warp 3.

FCO_Orpax says:
CEO:  Nothing new, Sir.

XO_T`Lin says:
CEO:  Have you run diagnostics tests?

CO_Hazzard says:
::Turns to the OPS and his state of disrepair.::  OPS:  Mr. Worthington, I hope everything went well?

OPS_Worthington says:
CSO:  It's an old Earth saying.  Regardless, what is going on here?

FCO_Orpax says:
CO:  Aye, aye, Sir.  ::Sets a course to the patrol waypoint India 3.::  
CO:  Ready to go when you give the order, Sir.

XO_T`Lin says:
::Stares at OPS covered in grease, wondering where he's been.::

CSO_Ayidee says:
OPS:  Starfleet decided surprise was a good thing to throw into the training mix.

CEO_Nash says:
XO:  Aye, Ma'am.  It's not from any kind of error in design or structural soundness.  It's just happening.

FCO_Orpax says:
CEO:  I ran a level 2 diagnostic, Sir.  If I run a level 1, I will have to shut down the engines.

CMO_Brabas says:
::He analyzes all data that Med. teams have from the scans of the crew and preparations that had occurred in the last few hours.::

XO_T`Lin says:
CEO:  Okay, keep me informed.

CO_Hazzard says:
::Walks over to the center of the bridge, uneasily taking a seat in the captain's chair and gesturing towards the view screen.::  FCO:  Engage.

OPS_Worthington says:
::Whispers.::  CSO:  How can they justify allowing junior officers to lead this ship into a possibly hostile situation?

CEO_Nash says:
CSO:  Anything on your end?  Any ideas where it's going?

CEO_Nash says:
XO:  Will do, Ma'am.

FCO_Orpax says:
CO:  Going to warp.  ::Takes the ship to warp 3 toward the India patrol waypoint.::

CSO_Ayidee says:
OPS:  When I get an answer, I'll let you know first thing.

CO_Hazzard says:
::Notices both the CSO and the OPS speaking and grips the arms of the center chair a little tighter.::

XO_T`Lin says:
::Heads over to the CNS.::  CNS:  Kyleigh, how do you think everyone is taking .. this vice versa job switching?  ::Overhears OPS statement with her big Vulcan ears, and glares his way.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The power drain increases, but so imperceptibly the CEO almost misses it.

CSO_Ayidee says:
CEO:  None as of yet.  No sign of external leak.  External temperature steady at 4 Kelvin.  All variations within expected limits.

OPS_Worthington says:
::Sighs.::  Self:  And it looks like I have been replaced.  ::Takes a seat at the OPS console.::

CO_Hazzard says:
CSO:  Mr. Ayidee, we might be the victim of our environment instead of having the power drain come from a structural failure.  Have long or short range scans come up with any .. abnormal readings?

CNS_Nash says:
XO:  I am not sure.  Possibly as well as one could being thrust in a situation like this.  As for myself, I am taking it one moment at a time.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Captain, this will be the first time SF has had the chance to really explore this part of the Gamma Quadrant, so let's make them proud.

CMO_Brabas says:
::As he reads final lines on last PADD, he gathers them up and puts them aside for the replicator.::

CSO_Ayidee says:
CO:  Nothing out of the abnormal detected yet.  Continuing full scans.

CEO_Nash says:
::Looks at his board and notices a spike in the drain.  Or is it?  Looks again.::   
Self:  Things just keep getting worse. 
CO/XO: Drain is increasing minimally, but it's increasing.

CO_Hazzard says:
Adm:  Right now, Admiral.  I'll be happy to be able to return the ship and crew to SB 33 in the same state it was given to me.

CO_Hazzard says:
FCO:  All stop!

XO_T`Lin says:
CNS:  Let me know if you sense any problems with the crew.  Hopefully we will not encounter any problems while we are here.

FCO_Orpax says:
::Thinks of how incompetent Starfleet must be to send a ship on a training mission into the gamma quadrant to explore.::

FCO_Orpax says:
CO:  All stop, Sir!  ::Takes ship to all stop.::

OPS_Worthington says:
Self:  Power drain?  ::Shakes his head and starts checking recent reports to get up to speed.::

CNS_Nash says:
XO:  I'll do my best about sensing even though I have no empathic abilities.  ::Smiles.::

CTO_Rome says:
::Scans the hull for damage again.::

CO_Hazzard says:
::Stands up and walks over to the CEO station.::  CEO:  The power drain increased when we went to warp, you say?

XO_T`Lin says:
::Smiles at the CNS and heads over to OPS.::  OPS:  Trent, I am sorry if it feels like I am stepping on your toes.  I did not ask to be put in this position, and it is just as awkward for me.

CEO_Nash says:
CO:  That would be a fair statement, Sir.

CMO_Brabas says:
::He gets up, takes a tricorder and downloads all information of Gamma quadrant.::

FCO_Orpax says:
::Accesses LCARS stellar cartography information on the Gamma Quadrant, trying to learn more about the unfamiliar space.::

CO_Hazzard says:
::Seems to think for a moment.::  FCO:  Mr. Orpax, full impulse, any direction.

CEO_Nash says:
::Agitatedly looks from the CO to the CNS.  Looks to the CNS and mouths "Why me?"::

CSO_Ayidee says:
*Astrophysics*:  Give me a Level 1 analysis of the surrounding space.  I'm looking for any signs of unexplained gravity spikes.

FCO_Orpax says:
CO:  Full impulse, Sir.  ::Takes ship to full impulse, heading 234 124.::

CO_Hazzard says:
::Claps the CEO on the shoulder and nods.::  CEO:  Keep an eye on the power drain.

CNS_Nash says:
::Nods in agreement to the CEO.::

OPS_Worthington says:
XO:  Just confused by the whole situation.  Just remember you can count on us. ::Checks the reports and scans.::  There definitely is some power loss but it is very minimal.  Suggest that we scan for any spatial anomalies and cross check with our records from DS9.

FCO_Orpax says:
CO:  We have the work bees, Sir.  That would be the most thorough way to inspect the outside hull.

CMO_Brabas says:
::He re-routes a Bridge info screen (BIS) to his station to see what is going on up there.::

CEO_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

CO_Hazzard says:
::Slowly walks over to the CSO station.::  CSO:  So nothing out of the ordinary in the immediate area?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The drain decreases back to what it was.

XO_T`Lin says:
XO:  Thanks Trent.  ::Pats him on the shoulder.::  I appreciate your help.  
CSO: I would like you to scan for any spatial anomalies and cross check the records from DS9, please.

CO_Hazzard says:
::Takes a step back and nods as the XO is already on top of the situation.::

XO_T`Lin says:
OPS:  Any other suggestions, Trent?

CSO_Ayidee says:
*Chemical analysis team*:  Give me a quick analysis of a couple gas samples from about the ship.  
CO/ XO:  Been running full scans since our exit from the Wormhole.  Running some more tests in a more detailed way.

OPS_Worthington says:
XO/CSO:  If I remember my DS9 reading, the "prophets" live in different dimension, outside of ours. It is possible that an anomaly could exist in another dimension as well.  That may explain the small loss, as they enter our dimension more the loss may increase.  Kind of like a lightning rod in reverse.

CEO_Nash says:
CO:  Drain is back to normal. 
CSO: Try scanning for Matter, Antimatter and Dilithium traces.

CO_Hazzard says:
::Turns to the CTO.::  CTO:  Mr. Rome, shields up.  Full Intensity.

CTO_Rome says:
CO:  Aye, Sir!

CTO_Rome says:
::Raises shields.::

CSO_Ayidee says:
CO/ XO:  Looking for signs of any physical presence outside of the ship.

CO_Hazzard says:
::Looks over to the CEO, silently asking him if there is any change with raised eyebrows.::

CO_Hazzard says:
FCO:  Resume normal heading to waypoint India at full impulse, Mr. Orpax.

CTO_Rome says:
CO:  Shields at 100%.

CSO_Ayidee says:
CEO:  I'm more thinking dark matter or cloaked matter.  Matter would have shown up on scans, antimatter would have been violently apparent.

XO_T`Lin says:
::Walks back over to the CNS and whispers.::  CNS: Kyleigh, why don't you walk around and talk to the crew.  Make sure they are handling things okay, although it looks like they are doing fine as far as I can see.

FCO_Orpax says:
CO:  Aye, aye Sir, proceeding to India on full impulse.  ::Activates full impulse towards India.:: 
::Chuckle.::
CO:  ETA three months.

CNS_Nash says:
XO:  I'll get to it in a moment.

XO_T`Lin says:
CNS:  Okay, I need to know that everyone is handling things okay, just in case we are thrown into a critical situation.

OPS_Worthington says:
XO/CSO:  I suggest that we launch a few probes.  I would be interested to see if their systems are affected as well.

CSO_Ayidee says:
CO:  Suggest a short trip at Warp, perhaps the .. wait, getting something on the drain, wasn't apparent a minute ago.  Planetary system within range that includes a pair of M class.  Detecting signs of the drain between us and one of them.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  A slight flicker on the sensors of the CSO's console in seen out of the corner of his eye.

XO_T`Lin says:
CSO:  Are you suggesting there may be a cloaked vessel out there.

CMO_Brabas says:
::As he hears this he begins to check old texts from Bajoran history that has any similarities with energy draining from another space.::

CO_Hazzard says:
::Has to chuckle at the ETA.::  FCO:  Understood.  :: Hears the OPS's recommendation and winces, realizing he should have thought of that.::

FCO_Orpax says:
CTO:  Scan for tachion emissions?

CSO_Ayidee says:
XO:  No, Ma'am.  I was suggesting it was worth the time to check.

CTO_Rome says:
::Starts the scan, looking for a cloaked vessel and nods at the FCO.::

XO_T`Lin says:
*CMO*:  Jovan, how is medical holding up?

CMO_Brabas says:
*XO*:  At your service in any time of day.

CNS_Nash says:
::Stands up and walks around the Bridge.::

CEO_Nash says:
CSO:  That's the where.  Now we need the how and why.

CO_Hazzard says:
::Slowly walks over to the CSO station.::  CSO:  Are we able to detect signs of life or civilization on either of those worlds?

CMO_Brabas says:
*XO*:  And what is the atmosphere on the Bridge?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Captain, may I make a suggestion?

CSO_Ayidee says:
CO:  Nothing detected on either world recognized as sentient.

XO_T`Lin says:
*CMO*:  Good, we may need your services.  Please stay on standby.  We are running scans to find out what the source of the power drain is.  As soon as I know something, I will let you know.

CNS_Nash says:
::Walks up to the CSO.::  CSO:  So, this is an interesting situation Starfleet put us in.

CO_Hazzard says:
Adm:  Be my guest, Admiral.

XO_T`Lin says:
CSO:  If there is a drain between us and that planet, what do you suppose is causing it?

CSO_Ayidee says:
CNS:  Interesting is a nice way to say it.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Perhaps as OPS has suggested, we send out probes and follow them to the system.  We may learn something.

CMO_Brabas says:
*XO*:  Thank you.  I will stay on alert. Jovan out.

CSO_Ayidee says:
XO:  At this point anything I said would be pure conjecture.  Can't even say for sure the drain indeed originates there from this range.

CNS_Nash says:
::Smiles.::  CSO:  I just hope things will work out soon for everyone's sake.

XO_T`Lin says:
CSO:  Suggestions?

CO_Hazzard says:
::Nods.::  OPS:  Go ahead and launch a probe .. no two probes.  One towards the planetary system Mr. Ayidee mentioned, another for our general area.  
OPS:  Good Thinking, Mr. Worthington.

CSO_Ayidee says:
XO:  Since the drain at this point is minimal, I see two choices.  Either move closer or move away.  Closer will make analyzing the drain easier, further away may take us out of it's range.  Given the choice, I'd prefer the analysis.

XO_T`Lin says:
CO:  Captain, suggest moving closer to the planet to run scans for analysis.

CMO_Brabas says:
::He gets up and walks to the main room of Sickbay and looks around to see if everything is in order, then he returns to one of the summary PADD's in his office and takes it as a tricorder as well.::

CNS_Nash says:
CSO:  I'll let you return your main focus to the matter at hand.  ::Pauses a moment.::  Should you need to talk to anyone about anything, I am here for you, Sir.

CO_Hazzard says:
XO:  Agreed. 
FCO:  Mr. Orpax, change course to approach the planet.  Coordinate with both the CSO and the CEO as you close to monitor the power drain.

CSO_Ayidee says:
CNS:  Thank you.  I'll let you know if I need anything.

FCO_Orpax says:
CO:  Understood.  ::Changes course to the planet.::  Headed towards the planet, Sir.

CNS_Nash says:
::Nods then walks around some more around the Bridge.::

CSO_Ayidee says:
CEO:  If the drain increased upon going to Warp, what do you think would happen if we cut engines and rode our inertia temporarily.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  Two probes are launched by OPS.

FCO_Orpax says:
CEO/CSO:  Shall we put a monitor of each other's consoles on our console's to joint monitor various systems?

CO_Hazzard says:
CTO:  Drop shields, Mr. Rome.

CTO_Rome says:
::Drops the shields.::  CO:  Aye, Sir.

OPS_Worthington says:
CO:  Probes away, Sir.  
CSO:  You should be getting telemetry soon.

CNS_Nash says:
::She stops at Ensign Orpax.::  FCO:  How are you doing, Ensign?  I bet wishing that this would end in a hefty profit for you.  ::Smiles.::

CSO_Ayidee says:
OPS:  Understood, thank you.  
FCO:  Feel free to bring up any data you want.  Your station is designed to do that.  Good idea.

CO_Hazzard says:
::Thinks for a moment and then speaks up.::  CSO/OPS:  Mr. Ayidee, Mr. Worthington.  A moment of your time in yo .. my ready room if you can. 
XO:  You have the bridge, Number One.

FCO_Orpax says:
CNS:  Well of course, there's profit to be found in everything.  ::smiles::  Profit or not though, I'm doing fine.

FCO_Orpax says:
::Brings up CSO and CEO's data feed onto his console, in order to monitor the drain situation.::

FCO_Orpax says:
::Monitors status of engines.::

CNS_Nash says:
FCO:  Good, good.  Carry on.  ::Walks around some more.::

XO_T`Lin says:
CO:  Should we raise our shields back up before you go?

CO_Hazzard says:
XO:  No, not until we have a clear and present threat to the ship's safety.  If the power drain gets to be a major concern, take the ship away from the planet as quickly as possible.

CMO_Brabas says:
::He looks around for Miss T'Mol.::  T'Mol:  I will now go to inspect the progress of Medical teams and then go to the Bridge.  You have the Sick Bay for the time being.

OPS_Worthington says:
::Rises from the OPS console and heads to the RR.::

CNS_Nash says:
::Approaches the CTO.::  CTO:  So, how are you handling yourself at this position?

T’Mol says:  
CMO:  Understood.

CSO_Ayidee says:
Sci. Officer:  Keep up the analysis of what we have from the planet.  I'll return shortly.

XO_T`Lin says:
CO:  Understood.  ::Wonders what he wants to talk to them about that he should not be including his XO in.::

CO_Hazzard says:
::Walks into the RR and waits for the CSO and the OPS to join him.::

CSO_Ayidee says:
::Enters RR.::

CTO_Rome says:
::Smiles at the CNS.::  CNS:  Everything is going fine here Counselor, thank you.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
XO:  I am sure he will tell you XO.  He is doing well, but like all of us, feels a little "iffy" I believe the saying goes.

OPS_Worthington says:
::Enters the RR and waits for the CO to speak.::

CNS_Nash says:
CTO:  Good.  Let me or someone know should you have any problems with anything.

XO_T`Lin says:
Adm:  Understood, Ma'am.

CMO_Brabas says:
::He gets out of Sickbay and begins to check the medical teams on the way to the bridge, as he takes a longer road to the Bridge.::

CTO_Rome says:
CNS:  Thank you.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
XO:  Also, if you were in there, who would have the bridge?  ::Smiling at her.::

CNS_Nash says:
CTO:  Carry on.  ::Walks around again.::

XO_T`Lin says:
Adm:  This is true.  I guess I just got a little anxious.

CEO_Nash says:
::Continues to monitor his engines and pulls up the probe telemetry looking for any tell tale signs.::

FCO_Orpax says:
CEO:  How serious is this drain anyway?

XO_T`Lin says:
CTO:  Be prepared to raise those shields if needed.

CEO_Nash says:
FCO:  It's minimal right now while we are at impulse.

CTO_Rome says:
XO:  Yes, Ma'am.

CO_Hazzard says:
OPS/CSO:  Right now, while its just us.  I'm just Lt. Hazzard.  Sirs, if at any time you feel I am endangering this ship by a error in my judgment and or experience, step in.  I know I really don't need to ask this, your pretty much the standard of command policy.

XO_T`Lin says:
CEO:  Anything on the telemetry coming up yet?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The probes sent out by the Cherokee begin to lose power.  An alarm goes off on the OPS console.

XO_T`Lin says:
CEO:  What's happening?

CEO_Nash says:
::Hears the alarms and sees the drop.::  XO:  Probes are losing power.  They are on a higher power loss curve than we are.

XO_T`Lin says:
::Heads over to the OPS Console.::  OPS Asst:  What's the problem?

CSO_Ayidee says:
CO:  If I may?  Just keep doing what you are doing.  Command is largely about making decisions and making sure it's carried out.

FCO_Orpax says:
XO:  Recommend full stop, Ma'am.  We don’t want to get closer if it means more power drainage.

CMO_Brabas says:
::He enters TL::  Computer:  Bridge.

XO_T`Lin says:
FCO:  Make it so.  Full stop.  Be prepared to back us off.

OPS_Worthington says:
CO:  Don't worry about us.  Just trust your instincts and training, and rely upon us.

XO_T`Lin says:
CEO:  What do you suggest?

CTO_Rome says:
::Makes sure shields are ready.::

FCO_Orpax says:
XO:  Aye, aye Ma'am.  ::Takes the ship to a screeching full stop.::

XO_T`Lin says:
FCO:  Reverse thrusters until we are stopped.

CMO_Brabas says:
::Doors of the TL opens and he steps on the Bridge.::

CO_Hazzard says:
::Nods to both of them.::  CSO/OPS:  Thanks gentleman, I didn't want to have this conversation with the XO because she's already handling quite a lot as it is.  My insecurities would only add to her stress.  Resume your stations, Gentlemen.  And thank you.

FCO_Orpax says:
XO:  We are at a full stop, Ma'am.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The drain on the Cherokee increases, just as the drain on the probes renders them totally useless.

CNS_Nash says:
::She walks up to the CEO, puts her arm across his lower back.::  CEO:  How are you doing, Dear?

CSO_Ayidee says:
CO:  Understood, Sir.  ::Turns and returns to the Bridge.::

OPS_Worthington says:
::Exits the RR and returns to his station.::

FCO_Orpax says:
XO:  Reading an overall drain increase, Ma'am.

XO_T`Lin says:
CEO:  Okay, I need to know what is causing that drain.

CTO_Rome says:
XO:  Shall I raise shields ma'am?

CO_Hazzard says:
::Steps out with a lighter step and looks to the XO.::  XO:  Any changes, Number One?

XO_T`Lin says:
CTO:  Not yet.  There is no eminent danger, and shields will increase the drain.

CTO_Rome says:
XO:  Understood.

CEO_Nash says:
XO:  It may be a moot point.  We are shielded as the probes are not.  The increase will effect us no matter what.  We need to find what's causing it and stop it.

XO_T`Lin says:
CO:  Our probes sizzled, and our drain has increased.

FCO_Orpax says:
XO:  Ma'am, I can take out a work bee.

XO_T`Lin says:
CO:  Sir?  I'm open to any suggestions.

CMO_Brabas says:
::He walks to the first open station and activates the console with sickbay name on it.::

CO_Hazzard says:
::Sighs and gives her a grin.  Turning to the FCO.::  FCO:  We have to assume that if whatever is on that planet can drain our probes, a work bee would stand no better a chance, and with no life support that would definitely be one short trip for you, Ensign.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::Continues to watch her crew, as the puzzle seems to become more complex.::

CSO_Ayidee says:
CEO:  Has the drain changed once we came to a full stop?

CEO_Nash says:
CNS:  I'm fine dear. Just well you know...
XO:  I'm doing what I can, but I am not going to undermine Commander Ayidee, Ma'am.  No disrespect intended.

FCO_Orpax says:
CO:  Sir, I can wear a pressurization suit.  And the probes are significantly closer to the planet than we are or a work bee would be.

CO_Hazzard says:
::Turns to the CEO.::  CEO:  Were we able to get anything from the probes before they decided to quit playing?

XO_T`Lin says:
CEO:  None taken.

CNS_Nash says:
CEO:  I know.  I miss them too.  And I, too, feel like a fish out of water.

CO_Hazzard says:
FCO:  I'll keep that idea in mind.  That’s a good idea but I want to see if we can come up with a less riskier idea.

CMO_Brabas says:
::He listens to the crew on the Bridge and begins to check sensor scans for biological information.::

CEO_Nash says:
CSO:  It's increasing with proximity, Sir.
CO:  They are functional.  I am hoping that the sensors shed some light.  They are in scanning range of the planet.

FCO_Orpax says:
CO:  Aye, aye.

CO_Hazzard says:
CEO/CSO:  How exactly is the power leaving the ship?  If we can figure a way out to configure the shields to block the drainage .. or slow it down .. I want to know.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  All of a sudden, a huge drain is detected on the Cherokee.

OPS_Worthington says:
::Continues to ponder alternatives as he watches the scans.::

CO_Hazzard says:
OPS:  Try hailing the planet, Mr. Worthington.  See if we can find out who's behind this.

CSO_Ayidee says:
CO:  Uncertain at this point.  Whatever it is, it just increased.  Suggest we engage thrusters and back away.

FCO_Orpax says:
::Turns to his console as many light and alarms go off.::  CO:  Sir, I am getting huge drain on all flight control systems.

XO_T`Lin says:
CO:  Captain, suggest we back off a bit.
CSO:  Is there anything from the planet that may be causing this drain?

CEO_Nash says:
::Sees his board flicker and hears klaxons.::  CO:  That might be too little too late, sir.  It's draining us faster.

CO_Hazzard says:
FCO:  Get us away from that planet.  Maximum Warp.

CSO_Ayidee says:
CO:  Warp may be an error, when we first went to Warp the drain increased.

XO_T`Lin says:
CEO:  Do we have impulse engines?

FCO_Orpax says:
CO:  Aye, aye, Sir  ::Turns the stern of the ship to the planet and takes the ship to maximum warp.::

CMO_Brabas says:
::He begins to take cross references with huge life forms styles of energy drain and compare with this one that we experiencing now.::

CO_Hazzard says:
CSO:  Understood.

CO_Hazzard says:
FCO:  Belay my last, Mr. Orpax.  Full Impulse.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The warp engines fail totally.  The Cherokee will soon begin to fall towards the planet.

CEO_Nash says:
CO:  I agree with the CSO.
XO:  For the time being we do.  About 75%.

CNS_Nash says:
::Begins to feel all the tension on the Bridge, it’s so thick even a non-empathic person can feel it.::

FCO_Orpax says:
CO:  Aye, aye, taking us to full impulse.  ::Takes the ship to full impulse.  His lobes twitch in frustration.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  As the FCO tries to engage impulse, they fail as well.

XO_T`Lin says:
::Walks over to the FCO.::  FCO:  It's okay, Ensign.  We'll get out of this.
Self:  Somehow.

OPS_Worthington says:
CO:  Captain, we have lost power.  All systems are going down.

CO_Hazzard says:
::Checks the chronometer and sighs.::  Self:  Great, it’s only been a three hour tour.

XO_T`Lin says:
CEO:  We need those systems up, Kevin.

FCO_Orpax says:
::Slams his hands onto his console.::  Self:  SHEE'ah DOO!

FCO_Orpax says:
CO:  Sir, impulse engines are down!

CMO_Brabas says:
::As he sees a situation he takes out his Tricorder and begins to scan the crew member from safe distance on stress.::

XO_T`Lin says:
CSO/OPS:  What would you do in this situation?

CO_Hazzard says:
::Struggles to remain calm as he looks to the CEO.::  CEO:  Divert all available power to the impulse engines.

CNS_Nash says:
::She returns to her seat and sits down.::

CSO_Ayidee says:
FCO:  What's our current velocity?

CEO_Nash says:
XO:  Yes, Ma'am.  I'm trying.  We've got thrusters for now.  But we need to get this stopped, now.

CO_Hazzard says:
FCO:  I don't care if you have to get out and push, Ensign!  Get us away from that planet!

FCO_Orpax says:
::Checks to see if thrusters are operational.::  CSO:  ZERO SIR!

CMO_Brabas says:
XO:  What about an old ways of moving with gas?

OPS_Worthington says:
CO:  The more we try to allocate power the faster it goes.  I recommend we shut off everything but thrusters.

CEO_Nash says:
CO:  Would if I could, Sir.  But we don't have it.

CTO_Rome says:
::Looks at the CMO.::  CMO:  Igniting gas from the Buzzard Collectors could seriously harm the ship.

CNS_Nash says:
ALL:  How about cutting power to everything except essential systems?

FCO_Orpax says:
CSO:  Sir, we are headed toward the Planet, and speed is increasing.

CO_Hazzard says:
::Nods.::  CEO:  Disengage the warp and impulse engines, maneuvering thrusters only.  All stations shut down all unnecessary power consumption.

CMO_Brabas says:
CTO:  But what do we need a ship for if we fall on the planet?

CEO_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  ::Toggles off main drive units and activates the thrusters.::

CTO_Rome says:
CO:  Yes, Sir!  ::Shuts down all non essential Tactical systems.::

CSO_Ayidee says:
CO:  As Commander Worthington suggested, use thrusters.  If that doesn't work, expel atmosphere to create additional thrust.

FCO_Orpax says:
CO:  Sir, the thrusters aren't doing anything.  The top of the Cherokee's saucer section is facing the planet.

CO_Hazzard says:
::Curses loudly.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  As thrusters are engaged the Cherokee is nudged into a stable orbit around the planet.  Lowering power consumption has put the vital and necessary systems back on line .. barely.

CTO_Rome says:
CMO:  Good point.

OPS_Worthington says:
CO:  Or decompress main shuttle bay, the explosion should propel us away if needed.

FCO_Orpax says:
CO:  We've entered orbit.

XO_T`Lin says:
CO:  I agree with OPS.  Decompress main shuttle bay.

FCO_Orpax says:
CO:  I .. I don’t know how long I can maintain it... ::Frantically routes all possible power to maneuvering thrusters.::

CO_Hazzard says:
::Slumps down into the center chair and looks over to the XO.  :: XO:  You ever have one of those days? ::Pauses and straightens back up.::  Do it.  If it buys us a little time, then it’s better then anything I can think of.

CEO_Nash says:
CO:  If we do that we could loose our tenuous position we have gained here.  We could fall into the atmosphere.

OPS_Worthington says:
CSO:  The warp core could also be acting as a magnet.  Perhaps we need to take it all the way offline.  I know we would have to spend a while getting them back up.  Or possibly a core dump.  Just suggestions.

CEO_Nash says:
CO:  Without main drive online, we're good.

FCO_Orpax says:
::Runs a short simulation to see how long the Cherokee can maintain orbit around the planet.::

XO_T`Lin says:
CEO:  For the time being we are stable.  See if you can get any of our systems online.

CTO_Rome says:
CSO: The CMO just suggested something.  Since we can't use impulse or warp to get us away from the planet, what about igniting gas from the Buzzards?

CO_Hazzard says:
::Looks over and gives a silent nod of thanks to the CEO.::  CSO:  Do we have any idea where the source of this drain is located on that planet.  I would like to know who to send the power bill to, and I think its time we put a stop to this.

CNS_Nash says:
::Hopes that a solution can be found and soon, she evens tries to brainstorms for ideas.::

OPS_Worthington says:
XO:  Belay that.  All power should remain off for now.  I believe it is acting like a magnet.

XO_T`Lin says:
CEO:  Disregard that request to decompress main shuttle bay for now.

CEO_Nash says:
XO:  Aye, Ma'am.  We are holding at minimal power now.  Everything shows green although barely.

CEO_Nash says:
XO:  Aye, Ma'am.

FCO_Orpax says:
CO:  Sir, perhaps a gravity slingshot could take us away from the planet?

CSO_Ayidee says:
CTO:  I'd rather use atmosphere out an access hatch.  With containment fields it would be less dangerous.

CSO_Ayidee says:
CO/XO:  We are within range of Transporters to reach the surface.

CO_Hazzard says:
::Holds his hand up to the FCO to let him know he heard him but to hold off any comments until he's ready.::

CTO_Rome says:
CSO:  I agree, but will the decompression be enough to take us out of the planet's gravitational pull?

CMO_Brabas says:
CSO:  We would need something stronger like Hydrogen or similar to propel us.

OPS_Worthington says:
ALL:  Look at it like we are in an old submarine.  Run silent, run deadly.  We need to keep our distance for now.

CO_Hazzard says:
CSO:  Track down the source of the power drain and give those coordinates to the transporter room.  
XO:  Number One, assemble an away team and get my power back online.

XO_T`Lin says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.

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