Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Cherokee NCC 61333 SD 10502.06

Produced by Trish Yarborough

Starring
Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee
Dawn Freeman as OPS Kyleigh Nash
Mark Haslam as CTO Mark Hazzard
Scott Dorsey as CSO Kevin Nash, EO
Einar Orn as SO Jonathan Rome
Trish Yarborough as Admiral Alexander, DS9 OPS
Stephen Molldrem as FCO Ens. Quol Orpax

Absent
Brandon Mitcham as XO Trent D. Worthington III
Linda Baus as CNS T’Lin
Alexander Vulkis as CMO Jovan Brabas

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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
Stephen Molldrem as FCO Orpax
Steve Weller as CSO Ayidee
Einar Orn as CTO Rome
Scott Dorsey as CEO Nash/EO Good & Watt 
Dawn Freeman as CNS Nash
Trish Yarborough as Admiral Alexander

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Host ADM-Alexander says:
USS Cherokee 10502.07 Vice Versa Part 5

The XO has had a sudden attack of morning sickness, just when she was to assign an AT to investigate the planet.  Now the Captain will have to make the choices.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
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CSO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, trying to determine the exact source of the power drain.::

FCO_Orpax says:
::On bridge, making sure that a steady orbit is maintained.::

CNS_Nash says:
::on the Bridge, observing::

CTO_Rome says:
::On Bridge, scanning the planet below, looking for any threats to the ship::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::can sympathize with T'Lin, having been there before::

CO_Hazzard says:
:: looks over the latest power drain estimates and sighs...looking over to the OPS officer. :: OPS: Mr. Worthington, see what you can do about getting the Sequoia prepped for an emergency drop off or pick up.  We could use the added insurance.

CSO_Ayidee says:
CO: If I may suggest, we may want to try a few things from orbit before going down.  If nothing else, just to make sure we can get the team back up.

CO_Hazzard says:
:: nods as the OPS officer immediatly rises from his station and makes his way to the shuttle bay. ::

CO_Hazzard says:
CSO: What exactly do you have in mind, Mr. Ayidee?

CEO_Nash says:
:: Sitting on the bridge watching the drain. Comes up with an idea to keep the orbit stable.:: CO: Sir, may I suggest that while we are here that I have my engineers convert the Bussard Collectors to gather Deuterium to keep the thrusters constantly supplied.

CSO_Ayidee says:
CO: Scientific method applied to analyzing what gets drained and what doesn't.

CO_Hazzard says:
:: looks down at the deck plates, gathering his thoughts. ::

CO_Hazzard says:
CSO: Proceed.  I want answers and I am getting tired of having to react to problems as they occur.

CTO_Rome says:
CSO: What about a transporter test cylinder ?

FCO_Orpax says:
CEO: Good idea.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
*CMO*:  This is the admiral, did T'Lin make it down there all right?

CO_Hazzard says:
CEO: Mr. Nash, take Mr. Orpax and Mr. Rome down to the planet. I want someone down there to see firsthand what the bloody heck is going on.

FCO_Orpax says:
CO: Sir, won’t the Sequoia just lose power as well?

CSO_Ayidee says:
CTO: One of the things we need to test, definitely.

CMO_Brabas says:
ADM:  Yes Admiral, she has a touch of morning sickness.  I have given her medication to ease the symptoms, but I recommend she stays here for 24 hours.

CO_Hazzard says:
FCO: That’s why I sent Mr. Worthington down there.  If anyone can find a way around this power drain with the Sequoia, its him.  He's practically married to that shuttlecraft.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
*CMO*:  Understood Jovan, take good care of her.  Admiral out.

CEO_Nash says:
CO: Aye sir. 
CTO/FCO: Gentlemen you're with me.
*EO*: Rig the Bussard Collectors to gather Deuterium for the thrusters.

CO_Hazzard says:
:: heaves a silent sigh of relief at the mention of T'Lin...another worry to add to his shoulders. ::

FCO_Orpax says:
aFCO: Come to replace me on the bridge, officer.

CTO_Rome says:
CEO: Yes sir.

FCO_Orpax says:
CEO: On my way as soon as I can get a Junior FCO up here, commander.

CTO_Rome says:
::signals for a Tactical officer to take his post::

CO_Hazzard says:
:: walks over to the CEO and claps him on the shoulder. :: CEO: You be careful down there, Kevin.  I don't need to lose one of my best officers, and my best friend, down there.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Mark, she will be fine.  This is typical.  Ask Kyleigh there, she has just gone through the same thing.

aFCO_Mclintock says:
FCO: On my way sir. ::Arrives on the Bridge and takes Mr. Orpax's place.::

CSO_Ayidee says:
::Prepares a Probe to launch via Kinetic energy.  Prepared to generate subspace fields, Fusion reactions, and M/AM reactions upon command.::

CO_Hazzard says:
::turns to the Admiral and gives her an appreciative nod.::

FCO_Orpax says:
::Walks over to the CEO.:: CEO: Ready to head down, sir.

CNS_Nash says:
CO:  That's right.  She and your little ones will be fine.  Just look at Liam and Kiandra.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Captain, I wouldn't normally suggest this, but I would like to have you down there as well.  And I must admit, I am going to go along as well.
CEO_Nash says:
:: Exits the Bridge and heads for the TR. Enters the TL and waits on the FCO and CTO.:: 

EO_Goode says:
   *CEO*: At once Commander.

CTO_Rome says:
::nods to the CEO:: CEO: Ready sir.

FCO_Orpax says:
CEO: We don’t have to take Jeffries tubes? ::Goes into TL.::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
*CEO*:  Kevin, hold please, you will be having more company.

CO_Hazzard says:
:: looks to the Admiral with a regretful expression.:: Admiral : Ma'am I am afraid I can't allow either of us down there.

CSO_Ayidee says:
CO: First check will be the probe's launch, checking to see if it reads unpowered movement.  Then I'll try the Fusion reaction, the Matter/ Antimatter reaction, and finally the subspace fields.

CEO_Nash says:
*ADM*: Aye ma'am.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Captain, you can and will, that is a direct order.  I will stop by my quarters for my gear.  Remember, I was once a Captain myself.  I think I know how to handle myself on an Away Team.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::turning she goes into the TL, doors closing behind her::

CSO_Ayidee says:
CO/ Adm: If I may suggest, we should complete the tests first.  They shouldn't take long, and I'd hate to find out once you are all down that certain things won't work to get you back.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::can't allow? can't allow?  I will show him can't allow, and begins to fume as she exits the TL::

CEO_Nash says:
:: Sees the Admiral enter and knowing that she's all business.::

CO_Hazzard says:
:: growls as everything he was ever taught as a CTO is thrown out the window. :: CSO: Mr. Ayidee...you have the bridge.  I guess I will have to concede to the higher wisdom of the Admiral on this.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::quickly enters her quarters and changes clothes, making sure she has her Phasers and one hidden knife::

CSO_Ayidee says:
::Initiates fusion reaction on the probe, then proceeding to a small M/ AM, and finally initiating a 1 Cochrane Warp Field.::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::grabbing her backpack she always has available, she slings it onto her shoulders, then exit her quarters back to the TL::

CO_Hazzard says:
:: makes his way to the TL, traveling to his own quarters and gearing up for the Away Team.  The same frozen expression of barely contained frustration on his face as he enters the transporter room a few moments later. ::

CTO_Rome says:
CEO: Sir, wouldn't it be wise to bring along some transport enhancers? With this power drain, the transporter might have a trouble locking on to us again.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CEO:  Thanks for waiting Kevin, and that is an excellent idea Ensign Rome.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CEO:  Are we taking any rifles?  It might be a good idea.

CEO_Nash says:
:: Sees the Admiral walking back to the TL and knows she's all business.:: 
FCO/CTO: You boys better stay sharp. We have the most important company we could hope for. Do her proud.

CTO_Rome says:
Adm: Thank you ma'am.

CO_Hazzard says:
Adm: I still believe it is unwise for you to accompany this away team, Admiral.

FCO_Orpax says:
CEO: Aye, Sir. ::Looks at the admiral and toothily smiles.::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Noted Captain.  However, I might surprise you.  I do have some experiences.

CEO_Nash says:
ADM: Always a pleasure ma'am. Now if we can find out what's going on down there.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO/CEO:  Now, who is in charge of this little party?  ::grinning::

CEO_Nash says:
:: Waits for the doors to close.:: TL: Transporter Room 1.

CO_Hazzard says:
Adm: I have no doubt of your experience, Admiral.  And that's just it.  Your not a Captain anymore.  Your an Admiral.  You're responsible for not just us but for the entire sector.

FCO_Orpax says:
::Stands uneasily, in the crossfire.::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Lighten up Captain... I am here, so make the best of it!  ::chuckling::  Always a Tactical Officer, huh?

CEO_Nash says:
CTO: Excellent thinking.

CTO_Rome says:
CEO: Thank you sir, I'll make sure to bring some along for the trip.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CEO:  I am not a bad companion, am I Kevin?  And I can hold my own!

CO_Hazzard says:
Adm: Lighten up?  Ma'am This is not some field trip we are going down to.  This is a potential hostile planet.  We have near to no Idea what is waiting for us.  And you tell me to lighten up?  Admiral, if I must, I will have you confined to your quarters to keep you safe.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  You try it, and we will see who is confined to who's quarters!  ::glaring at him::

CSO_Ayidee says:
*CO*: Sir, so far it appears the drain is based on subspace fields.  Testing Transporters on the now inert probe before you beam down.  ::Initiates Transport of the Probe to the surface and then back to just before the Cherokee to ensure Transporters work.::

FCO_Orpax says:
::Thinks that the current situation is strange... he is earning respect for a female...::

CEO_Nash says:
ADM: No you are not and yes you have held your own on more than one occasion.

CO_Hazzard says:
:: glares right back :: Adm: Ma'am, you made me captain of this vessel for this exercise.  For that I am grateful.  And its for that very reason I am going to fight you on this.  No Captain in his right mind would allow a Flag Officer to beam down to a planet in this situation.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Now enough of this, what will our junior officers here think of our quarreling?  ::turning she smiles at both of them::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::sighs and ignores the Captain as the TL lets them off near the TR, taking the lead she head there::

CSO_Ayidee says:
Acting OPS: Give me a visual scan of the intended landing point, and keep visual locks on the team at all times.

FCO_Orpax says:
::Smiles at the admiral.::

CEO_Nash says:
:: Grins at the FCO and CTO and motions his bet toward the Admiral.::

CO_Hazzard says:
:: growls as he taps his commbadge :: *CSO* Acknowledged, Mr. Ayidee.

CEO_Nash says:
:: Falls into step on the Admiral's right.::

CTO_Rome says:
::Grins at the CEO::

CO_Hazzard says:
:: follows behind the rest of the away team. ::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::steps up on the pad, awaiting the others to follow::

CSO_Ayidee says:
*AT*: I'd suggest resetting your comm badges to use only the RF portion of the Comm badges, just to be safe.  Transporter appears to be safe, and we've got some old fashioned locks on you all.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::hears the CSO and reaches for her badge to begin making the adjustments::

CEO_Nash says:
:: Steps onto the pad getting a Phaser and a Tricorder out of a storage compartment.::

CTO_Rome says:
*CSO*: I will be bringing pattern enhancers along also.

CEO_Nash says:
:: Resets his commbadge as ordered.::

CTO_Rome says:
::makes the adjustments to his comm badge::

CO_Hazzard says:
:: enters the TR stiffly, looking to the Transporter Chief and checking on the status of the landing coordinates. :: *CSO* : Understood, Mr. Ayidee. Thanks for the advice.

FCO_Orpax says:
::Steps on to the pad, grabs a Phaser and Tricorder as well.::

FCO_Orpax says:
::Resets comm badge.::

CO_Hazzard says:
Transporter Chief : I want you to keep a priority lock on the Admiral, she gets as much as a head cold down there you beam her back ASAP!

CTO_Rome says:
::Grabs a Phaser, Tricorder and a bag of pattern enhancers and steps onto the pad::

CSO_Ayidee says:
*CTO*: Good thinking.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::looks towards the CO for the orders to beam down::

CO_Hazzard says:
:: adjusts his own Phaser, fixing the jacket he wears to his comfort before he joins the away team down to the planet. :: Adm: This conversation is not over Admiral.

CO_Hazzard says:
Transporter Chief : Energize.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::raises her eyebrows::

CTO_Rome says:
::shuts his eyes and thinks how much he dislikes transporting::

CEO_Nash says:
:: Prepares for the beam out.::

Host ADM-Alexander ACTION:  The AT beams down to the planet.  All is quiet. (Transporter.wav)

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::immediately goes into a crouch, Phaser pointed outwards, Tricorder in hand::

CTO_Rome says:
::keeps his Phaser leveled in front of him, scanning the area::

FCO_Orpax says:
::Puts his Phaser in holster and takes out his Tricorder. He begins scanning the area for signs of alien activity or machinery.::

CO_Hazzard says:
:: turns and checks to make sure the rest of the away team made it down in one piece. :: CEO: Mr. Nash, perimeter scan. Life forms, energy readings, anything.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  I am under your command now Captain.  What would you like me to do?

CEO_Nash says:
:: Crouches likewise and runs a scan of the area. Concentrating on the power drain and looking for anything gruesome in the way of life forms.:: CO: Aye sir. Life forms negative so far. I have the power drain loud and clear.

CSO_Ayidee says:
@aTO: Every 10 minutes, I want a Photon torpedo launched with the Warp sustainers engaged.  I want to keep the attention of that beam away from the surface.

CO_Hazzard says:
:: raises an eyebrow and looks at the admiral. :: Adm: Beam back to the ship.  But since you won't follow that order.  Take your Tricorder and Mr. Orpax...see if you can narrow down just how that power drain is being facilitated.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::continuing to scan the area with her medical Tricorder::

CEO_Nash says:
:: Looks around at the area and sees a grassy plain broken by hillocks and scrub trees.::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
FCO:  You are with me... let's see if we can get a signal on the energy drain.

CO_Hazzard says:
:: looks over the CEO :: CEO: Good work, Mr. Nash.  How far is it from our position?

CTO_Rome says:
::scans the surrounding area for life forms as he moves closer to the CO::

FCO_Orpax says:
ADM: Right behind you Admiral. ::Follows behind the admiral, scanning with his Tricorder.::

CSO_Ayidee says:
@aSO: Get a couple of officers with you and give me a visual scan of the area around the away team.  We can't locate the drain exactly from up here, let's see if we can find any technology the old fashioned way, radar, sonar and telescopic visual scans.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CEO:  I will be 30 meters off you flank Kevin.

CEO_Nash says:
CO: Approximately 25 meters that way. :: Points ahead and off to the left.::

CO_Hazzard says:
*CNS*: Mrs. Nash, You’re going to be our liaison with the ship while we are down here.  If you feel we are in any sort of danger, I want you on top of it.

CEO_Nash says:
ADM: Understood.

CO_Hazzard says:
:: nods to the direction the CEO indicates. :: AT: Lets move out people, set Phasers to stun for now.  Mr. Rome, you have point.

aSO_Fillin Ayidee says:
@CSO: You know how long that will...er, of course you do.  Yes Sir.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
FCO:  Be on alert Ensign, anything can and I have found most likely will happen.

CTO_Rome says:
CO: Aye sir.

CTO_Rome says:
::sets his Phaser for stun and takes the point::

FCO_Orpax says:
ADM: Aye, ma'am.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::uses her senses as well, she detects no other minds than the ones on the AT::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Captain, you might like to know that I am sensing no other minds that the ones of the Away Team.

CO_Hazzard says:
:: follows behind the CTO, sweeping his hand Phaser around and keeping his gaze alert for anything out of the ordinary.

CNS_Nash says:
@*CO*:  Orders understood,........Sir.

CTO_Rome says:
::keeps his eyes open for any movement as he moves slowly forward::

CO_Hazzard says:
Adm: Understood, Admiral.  We might be dealing with an automated defense system left by the Dominion.  This close to the wormhole, it would be the perfect trap to set.

CSO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Any ideas to speed up an orbital search when well over 95% of our scans are ineffective?

CEO_Nash says:
:: Makes his way toward the coordinates and notices a shape off in the distance.::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Excellent thinking Captain.

CO_Hazzard says:
:: chuckles at the late addition of sir. :: *CNS*: I tell you what, Kyleigh.  Don't worry about the sir for now.  Just keep your eyes out for any potential problems.

CNS_Nash says:
@CSO:  Not at this time.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
ACTION:  In the distance, a structure in the shape of a rectangle can be seen by the CEO.

CNS_Nash says:
@*CO*:  Whatever you say........Sir.  ::smiles::

CEO_Nash says:
ALL: What is that? :: Points.::

CTO_Rome says:
::Motions for the AT to slow down as he sees the shape::

CO_Hazzard says:
Adm: It makes sense....how else would you control traffic of reinforcements with a potential bottleneck like the wormhole.

CO_Hazzard says:
:: stops and looks to both the men in front of him. :: CEO/CTO: What do you have gentleman?

CTO_Rome says:
::scans the structure with his Tricorder::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Executive thinking Mark, and you didn't think you had the right stuff for this job!  ::grins at him, then hears the CEO::

FCO-Orpax says:
::Scans with his Tricorder and listens in the direction of the CEO's point.::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CEO:  What do you have Kevin? ::moving to catch up to where he is.::

CSO_Ayidee says:
::Monitors the launch of the torpedoes, wondering if there's anything down there to distract.::

CTO_Rome says:
CO: Still gathering data sir.

CEO_Nash says:
CO: Unknown composition on the structure, and that seems to be where the power is going.

CO_Hazzard says:
*CNS*: Cherokee, we're looking at what appears to be a construct not more than 20 meters in front of our current location, can the ships sensors detect it?

Host ADM-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The structure is a rectangle, which can be seen through... no building is attached to it.

CNS_Nash says:
@*CO*: One moment.

CEO_Nash says:
*CSO*; I'll upload the scans of it to you, incase you can't see it from up there.

CO_Hazzard says:
CEO: Wonderful.  An intergalactic D cell battery.  Why am I thinking this isn't a natural construction.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::catching up to Kevin, she walks on the other side of the structure::  CO:  Captain, I have never seen anything like this before, have you?

CSO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: We can see it, but not much of it can be scanned from here.
*CEO*: Thanks.  I can't get anything useful from up here.  Subspace, when it works it's great, when it doesn't...well, you know.

CEO_Nash says:
CO: Probably because I have no way of determining what it's made of. That would a good first clue.

CNS_Nash says:
@*CO*:   Negative on that. All we have here is the drain.

CO_Hazzard says:
Adm: Not that I can think of.  And that makes this odd.  Add that the Cherokee can't see it.  Now I am really starting to think this is a sentient-built trap.

FCO-Orpax says:
ALL: How about moving closer too it, maybe it has some sort of an entrance?

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Why do you think this is a trap?  I am not sensing any hostility.

CSO_Ayidee says:
@*CO*: A clarification, sir.  We can see it, just can't learn anything about it.

CEO_Nash says:
:: Walks up to the side facing the team and begins to scan adjusting his Tricorder.::

CTO_Rome says:
CO: Sir, as you can see our Tricorders are still working, yet we are but 20m away from the construct. Perhaps we should not take all our equipment closer yet.

FCO-Orpax says:
::Presses his ear up against the structure. to see if he hears any mechanical noise inside of it.::

CO_Hazzard says:
Adm: A trap doesn't have to be manned to be deadly.  A landmine can kill without having to think.  I think that this might be an automated system. Designed to cripple ships that come out of the wormhole and hold them till ships can arrive to be dealt with.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The CEO disappears.  He can see the AT, but the AT cannot see him.

CO_Hazzard says:
:: notices the CEO's Disappearance. :: CEO: KEVIN!!!

CTO_Rome says:
AT: What was that?

CO_Hazzard says:
*CNS*: Cherokee, the CEO just disappeared...do you still have him on sensor feed?!??

CTO_Rome says:
::whips out his Tricorder::

CO_Hazzard says:
AT: NOBODY GO NEAR THAT THING!

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  What?  What is it?  ::turning she sees that the CEO is indeed not there.

FCO-Orpax says:
ALL: Oh man.... bye Kev... ::Continues to try and listen.::

FCO-Orpax says:
::Steps away after the Captain’s order.::

CO_Hazzard says:
:: curses as he realizes he should have been paying attention to the CEO ::

CEO_Nash says:
:: Looks around taking readings and gets confusing readings.:: All: This is incredible. All: Looks back and sees them and sees the panic. I'm right here... :: Begins hopping and waving.::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Captain, I am not sensing him anymore.  Wherever he is, it is NOT close.  I know the feel of his mind.

CNS_Nash says:
@*CO*:  Come again. Did I hear you right, Kevin vanished?  ::runs to see if she can see him on what sensors is left::

FCO-Orpax says:
CO: I recommend not getting angry. Chances are if we just work through this, we will find Kevin.

CO_Hazzard says:
*CNS* Affirmative, Cherokee.  He approached the device and just vanished.  The Admiral can't sense him anywhere nearby.

CSO_Ayidee says:
@aSO: What do we have on him?

CO_Hazzard says:
FCO: Did the Tricorders record any kind of energy spike when the CEO vanished, anything like a transporter beam or....or a weapon?

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Captain, there has to be a logical explanation, we just have to find it.

CNS_Nash says:
@*CO*:  Oh my God.  You have to get him back.  We don't have him anywhere.

CTO_Rome says:
*CSO*: Just a hunch, but did the power drain increase when the CEO vanished?

CEO_Nash says:
:: Looks up and sees that his assurance goes for not. Taps his commbadge.:: *All*: I am fine. ::Hears the whine of static.::

aSO_Fillin says:
CSO: Looking, but no sign of him.  He was there and then...not.  Doing a full scan now.

CO_Hazzard says:
*CNS* I know Kyleigh, I know.  We're...were trying to figure out what happened right now.

CSO_Ayidee says:
@*CTO*: Drain has disappeared, but we've shut down about everything that uses a subspace field.

CNS_Nash says:
@*CO*:  Do whatever, just get him back.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
FCO/CTO:  Did either of you have your Tricorders running at the time the CEO disappeared?

CO_Hazzard says:
FCO: Anything, Mr. Orpax?

CEO_Nash says:
# Self: This is no use. :: Hits the commbadge deactivating it.:: Better find out what’s happening here. :: Steps out and notices that the backdrop has changed.::

CTO_Rome says:
Adm: No ma'am.

CNS_Nash says:
@::begins to noticeably pace on the Bridge::

FCO-Orpax says:
CO/ADM: I had deactivated mine to listen to see what might be inside the object. Sorry officers.

CSO_Ayidee says:
@Computer: Replay visual recording, rewind to the point where Commander Nash disappeared, index 10502.0617:44:23

CO_Hazzard says:
:: sighs and looks at the device, slowly walking closer to the object. :: Adm : Keep a Tricorder on me, ma'am.

CTO_Rome says:
CO: Sir!

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  You better believe it Mark. ::Aiming the Tricorder his way.::

CEO_Nash says:
#:: As he steps away he sees quite a few little machines near him and begins to scan the area.::

CO_Hazzard says:
CTO: Stay where you are, Ensign.  If I disappear, the Admiral has command.  That's an order.

CSO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: See if you can do a computer search, cross reference power drains and dimensional gateways.

CTO_Rome says:
CO: Yes sir.

FCO-Orpax says:
Self: eight slips say he disappears...

CNS_Nash says:
@::looks at the CSO::  CSO:  Okay.

CO_Hazzard says:
:: chuckles and walks over to the FCO, slapping a ten slip note into his hand. :: FCO: Ten slips says I pull the CEO out of whatever mess he got himself into.  :: Grins and walks up to the device.::

CNS_Nash says:
@::goes to see if there is such a relationship::

FCO-Orpax says:
::Grins:: CO: You're on, Sir!

CSO_Ayidee says:
@*CO*: If I may, toss a Tricorder set to upload it's scans through it first.  See what happens to it and if we can track it.

CTO_Rome says:
::Keeps the Tricorder focused on the construct, hoping to compare his readings to the Admiral's::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  My money is on you Mark!  
FCO:  Another 10 on the Captain.

CO_Hazzard says:
:: turns to the admiral.:: Adm: If neither I or the CEO return after 2 hours, take the ship and get the heck away from here.  Notify Starfleet.  Two officers is high enough price to be paid.

CEO_Nash says:
#:: Moves over to the machine and tries to pick it up.:: Machine: What do you little guy? :: As he picks it up it gives him a mild shock.:: Self: My a testy little bugger aren't we?

FCO-Orpax says:
CO: If you don’t come back, we'll come back with the fleet and find you, Sir.

FCO-Orpax says:
::Salutes the CO::

CO_Hazzard says:
FCO: Negative, Ensign.  But thanks.  ::Walks through the device.::

CTO_Rome says:
::nods at the CO.:: CO: Godspeed sir.

CEO_Nash says:
#:: Moves toward the other little machines and they avoid him.::

CNS_Nash says:
@CSO:  I see no references except one but the topic and name eludes me right now.  One more thing to note.  That structure seems to be the main source of our problems.

CSO_Ayidee says:
@aTO: Fire another torpedo, let's see if it still is draining or if taking the bait was enough.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
ACTION:  As the CO approaches the rectangle, nothing happens.  He then steps through, again nothing happens.

CO_Hazzard says:
Self: Well.  That’s a tad bit anticlimactic.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  I can still see you Mark, did you feel anything at all?

CEO_Nash says:
#Self: This is an interesting distraction, but I've got a job to do. Scans for the power drain reading with his Tricorder.::

CTO_Rome says:
::takes a deep breath::

CO_Hazzard says:
:: turns around and sighs. :: Adm : I am still here, and I felt nothing.  Looks like whatever took Kevin away sapped all the power it had been generating. Hold on one sec.

FCO-Orpax says:
::Pulls a gold-threaded handkerchief out of his pocket and wipes his brow.::

CO_Hazzard says:
*CNS*: Cherokee, do we still have Phaser array control?

CSO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Understood.  Any solid thing to say that or just an educated guess?

CTO_Rome says:
Adm: Did your Tricorder pick up anything? No change in the construct noted on my Tricorder.

CNS_Nash says:
@CSO:  That is not clear one way or another.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CTO:  Not a thing.  All it picked up was the CO.

CTO_Rome says:
::nods at the Admiral::

CO_Hazzard says:
AT: Everyone step away from the construct, about 50 meters or so.

CTO_Rome says:
CO: Aye.

CTO_Rome says:
::moves away from the construct::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  What are you going to do Captain?

FCO-Orpax says:
::Steps 50 feet away from the construct.::

CO_Hazzard says:
:: smirks as he looks at the Admiral as they step back. :: Adm: I'm going to give it a jump start.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::begins to move away, not taking her eyes off Mark::

CEO_Nash says:
#:: Begins walking around seeing colors of vivid hues and shapes of perfectly geometric shapes.::

CTO_Rome says:
::whispers to the FCO:: FCO: Looks like you lost that bet.

CNS_Nash says:
@*CO*:  Affirmative on Phasers.

FCO-Orpax says:
CTO:  looks like it...

CSO_Ayidee says:
@*CO*: I think that Phasers might be a bit premature.  Let's see if we can "turn it back on" first.

CTO_Rome says:
::grins at the FCO::

CO_Hazzard says:
:: takes a few steps back and picks up a Tricorder, sending the direct coordinates to the Cherokee as he grins. :: *CNS* target these coordinates and give me a tight beam on the construct. Low yield at first.  This thing needs a recharge and the Phasers are close enough to a direct energy source to be just what it needs.

CEO_Nash says:
# Self: This is quite breathtaking. I just hope that I get all of this. :: Looks to see if the Tricorder is recording.::

CNS_Nash says:
@Self:  Kevin, wherever you are, we will get you home.

CNS_Nash says:
@*CO*:  Understood.  ::prepares to do as asked::

CSO_Ayidee says:
@ CNS/ *CO*: Hold that order, I think there's another way.

CNS_Nash says:
@::stops what she is doing::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
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