Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Cherokee NCC 61333 SD 10504.03 

Produced by Trish Yarborough

Starring
Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee 
Dawn Freeman as OPS Kyleigh Nash
Scott Dorsey as CSO Kevin Nash
Einar Orn as CEO Jonathan Rome 
Linda Baus as CNS T’Lin
Trish Yarborough as Admiral Alexander 
Mark Haslam as CTO Mark Hazzard
Stephen Molldrem as FCO Quol Orpax

Absent
Brandon Mitcham as XO Trent D. Worthington III
Alexander Vulkis as CMO Jovan Brabas
Wesley Herremans as SO Wesley Herremans

Host Adm-Alexander says:
USS Cherokee 10504.03 Vice Versa Part 11

Host Adm-Alexander says:
A surprise has occurred in sickbay.  The CTO's immune system has taken over, and is healing him.  One Away Team at the portal is continuing to work on a way back.  The second AT is searching for the CSO.  The CSO, unknown to the crew, has attracted the attention of a robot.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::Walking down to sickbay since she was noticed that Hazzard was doing better and may be released.::

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@::Sitting down on the ground away from the AT, trying to get warm.  Looking around to see if she can see any of the little robots prancing around.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: groans softly as he lays on the Biobed in sickbay....raising a hand to wipe the sleep from his eyes. :: Self: Millions of credits spent on new technology, they still can't build a warmer Biobed.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::Walking into Sickbay, she stops the nurse and asks where Hazzard is, and is taken to him.::

CEO_Rome says:
$::Rubs his cold hands together as he continues walking and scouting the area.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CTO:  Well Mr. Hazzard, I see you have awoken from your long beauty rest!  ::Grinning at him.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
::Notices the Admiral enter and grins weakly. :: Admiral: Welcome to the Hard-luck Hospitality Suite, Admiral.  I wouldn't order room service though.  The food leaves much to be desired.

OPS_Nash says:
::On the Bridge, hoping that everyone will be home soon, back where they belong.::

CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS/ FCO: In your earlier reconnaissance, did you notice if the robots acted in an automated fashion or was it more sentient?

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Sleeps for a little while and awakens with a start when his dream turns to a scene from an old Holo-vid of humans fighting machines with glowing red eyes.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::Takes her hands from behind her back and passes him a sack.::  CTO:  How about what I have in here?  ::Hands the bag.::  Nice, hot and fresh!

FCO_Orpax says:
@CO: I couldn’t tell, I'm not a roboticist, just a profiteering flyboy.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO: I believe they are acting more automated.  As if they are on a mission to do something.

CTO_Hazzard says:
::Looks at the bag and grins as he opens it.::  Admiral: Do you know how long its been since I've had Southern Fried Chicken?  I almost gave up on seeing it again!  ::Sighs and sets the bag down, making an effort to sit up in bed.::  Admiral: How long was I out?

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO: The reason I believe this is that when I was in the building with the rockets, the robots appeared to get quite upset at my snooping around.

CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: Unfortunately, none of us are, so we have to make best guesses at times.  ::Smiles.::  Do you agree with the Counselor?  Are they working towards some specific goal?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CTO:  Almost a month... but from the looks of you, I don't think you dropped a pound!  Eat up before it gets cold!

FCO_Orpax says:
@CO: I would have to say that they were. They all seemed very determined about something or other.

CEO_Rome says:
$::Notices a small robot scurrying around and decides to follow it.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
::Takes a tentative bite as his mind starts to reel at the Admiral's revelation.:: Admiral: Have we located Scott yet?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CTO:  No we haven't and I have some news that you might not want to hear.

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Becomes fully awake and realizes that his dream is taking on reality as he sees red light spilling across his chest.::

CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Did you notice any pattern in what they've been doing?  Something that may help us figure out what's going on?

CTO_Hazzard says:
::Looks at the Admiral with a serious gaze.::  Admiral: What is it....is T'Lin safe?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CTO:  I don't know Mark... somehow they were pulled through the portal.  As good as I am, I cannot sense anyone on the other side.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO:  Whatever it is they are doing, they are covering our every footstep, as if trying to erase our existence of being here.  I would think that whenever they have completed what they are attempting to do, that our time will be up.  But I could be wrong.

CTO_Hazzard says:
::Curses softly before pushing himself to stand beside the bed.::  Admiral: I can rest later.  We need to get them back now.

CEO_Rome says:
$::Continues scanning the robot as he follows it over a hill.::

CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: Or did you see anything that might indicate a specific goal?  Understanding a customer could provide some light here, I hope.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::Pushes him down on the bed.::  CTO:  This is an order, you will finish eating, then get a booster shot from the doctor, THEN you will meet me on the bridge.  Understood?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  Suddenly the little robot the CEO is following turns and runs behind him, erasing his track.

CTO_Hazzard says:
::Looks up at her as he really doesn't have the strength to resist....picking up one battered chicken wing.:: Admiral: How about we do both.   ::Tapping the Comm control on the wall by the bed.::

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Looks around and sees a robot that he thought separated from the group before he went to sleep looming over him. My Tricorder beeps and then I see that the Universal Translator has been working on the robots language.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
*OPS*: Lieutenant Nash, this is the Captain.  Status Report.

CEO_Rome says:
$Self: Wow.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CTO:  Mark, this is NOT negotiable.  See me on the bridge, and NO shortcutting that shot.

CEO_Rome says:
$::records the robots behavior::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: mumbles around a bite full of chicken :: Admiral : mfrmed mmped....see...I'm eating... and sitting ... and all by myself.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::leaving his room, she exits sickbay and walks slowly to the TL, wondering if what she is going to do, she should do::

CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Have they showed any signs of hostility to our mere presence?  From what we've seen, I think that it's likely they could wipe us out without straining a sprocket.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO: The only seemed hostile when I went poking around.  They do not appear to be hostile otherwise.

CEO_Rome says:
$Self: Interesting...seems like it's making sure I will not be followed.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::entering the bridge::  OPS:  Anything yet from the AT?  When is the probe to be sent from engineering?

OPS_Nash says:
::hears a familiar voice::  *CTO*:  Hazzard?

CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: I wonder if we could try making contact?  If they are working towards a goal, they have to have some form or control, right?

FCO-Orpax says:
@CO: Well, it looked like they were probably trying to activate those rockets.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::grins at Kyleigh hearing Mark's voice::

CSO_Nash  (Tricorder.wav)

OPS_Nash says:
ADM:  Sadly, nothing from the Away Team as of yet.  And the probe is ready to launch upon your command.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO: Would you like me to try speaking to them, Captain?  I promise.  I won't touch anything.
CTO_Hazzard says:
:: smirks as he hears the OPS's unspoken question. :: *OPS*: Unless they changed my birth certificate when I wasn't looking, Lieutenant.  ::He doesn't notice the orderly with the Hypospray behind him continuing to speak.::  *OPS*: Tell me what's going on up  OOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!

Host Adm-Alexander says:
OPS:  Tell them to launch, every minute we lose here, might be a life on the planet.

CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: In a minute, first let's try and reason out a plan.  They are mechanical, verbal speech as we know it may not work.

CEO_Rome says:
$::reads his scans:: Self: I'd love to take this one a part, see what he's made off.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  As the medicine hits Hazzard's system, he feels a boost of energy, almost off the scale.

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Continues running the language through the Tricorder trying to get the link 100% so that there will be no miscommunication.::

CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: You have a working Tricorder yet, right?

Doctor says:
CTO:  You are dismissed now CTO.  To the bridge with you.

FCO-Orpax says:
@CO: Aye, sir

OPS_Nash says:
*CTO*:  Well, A probe is being launched to in hopes of finding a key to bring the Away Teams home.

CTO_Hazzard says:
*OPS*: I'll be up to take the bridge as soon as they give me the green light. to light out of here, Kyleigh.  Then we can dig Scot and the others out of the mess they got themselves into.

OPS_Nash says:
::She orders Engineering to launch the probe.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
Doctor: wait...CTO?

CTO_Hazzard says:
Doctor: Don't you mean Captain?

Doctor says:
CTO:  Speak to the Admiral.  Now get out of my sickbay you slacker!  ::grinning::

CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: Good, then try and see if you can record their language with it.  Have you ever tapped the Commbadge Universal Translator into one?

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: looks confused as he rubs the spot where the hypo was applied.  Getting back into a suitable uniform before entering a nearby TL to arrive on the bridge not a few minutes later. ::

FCO-Orpax says:
@CO: I just triangulate the Tricorder transponder to conduce with the translation protocol in the Commbadge, correct?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The probe is launched and hopefully will be found by "someone".

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Looks up at the robot wondering if it is going to attack with the lack of action on my part.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
All: Okay folks, status report...I've had my nap and now its time to bring our people home. :: Makes his way towards the center chair. ::

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  Before you sit there, talk to her. ::points to the Admiral::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CTO:  Ah, you are here.  I don't have time to tell you the story, but I want you get down there and see if you can find a way through that portal without you going through it yourself.  Be careful.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CTO:  Mark. with the situation as it was, you are not the Captain any longer.  Sorry, I had to have Tio and Trent take over.  Nothing against your abilities, but you got sick, then T'Lin.

CEO_Rome says:
$::sits down and starts watching what the robot will do::

CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: Basically.  You tap the UT chip into the secondary diagnostic chip in the Tricorder.

CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Once it's ready, we'll need to find a way to make the robots react, any ideas that might attract more than one without inducing a hostile response?

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: looks from the OPS to the Admiral and then down to the deck plates. :: Admiral: Well...it was nice while it lasted....but what’s important is getting our people back.  If you could arrange for security to meet me in the Transporter room with a Engineering team as well....I want to be prepared for anything. :: avoids everyone’s eyes as he leaves. ::

FCO-Orpax says:
@CO: Got it ::pulls off his Commbadge and removes the UT chip, inserting it into the secondary diagnostic slot on the Tricorder.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO: If we can establish communications with the robots, we may be able to explain to them that we mean them no harm and are just trying to find our way home.  I suppose it all depends on whether we establish a link.

CEO_Rome says:
$::has an idea and decides to play dead in hope of capturing the robot::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CTO: Mark? ::waiting for him to turn around::

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Starts to move and gets up where he is on even ground with the robot and begins scanning.:: Self: I know that the answer is here somewhere. Maybe communicating with this fellow robot of sorts will unlock the answers. Now to work on our current situation.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: talks without looking at the Admiral. :: Admiral: I'm okay.  Honestly.  Let me focus on rescuing our friends... my ego isn't important right now.  They are.  ::With that he walks into the TL and makes his way to the transporter room.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CTO:  It is either you go down, or I will.  What is your answer?

CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Exactly.  So far they've reacted in fairly predictable ways.  There is another option, though.  If we can't find a "control force", we may learn to control them if needed.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO: And you have a plan to try to "control" them?

OPS_Nash says:
::Begins to silently pray for a key to reveal itself in some form so everyone can find their way home.::

CSO_Nash says:
# :: Begins scanning for the power drain with his Tricorder and notices that the robot moves when he does as if it is watching him go about his work.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
OPS:  Well, that went better than I thought it would.

CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: That's plan B.  Or C.  Maybe D, but it's an option I'd like to have as a back up.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO: Well if we can establish a link, we may be able to get them to help us open up this portal to get us home.

OPS_Nash says:
ADM:  Yeah, but I got a distinct impression that he was slightly disappointed about the change in command.

CEO_Rome says:
$::lifts one eyelid to see if the robot is getting closer::

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO: Or at least help us find Commander Nash.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
*Engineering*:  This is the Admiral.  Assemble a team of engineers for accompany Mr. Hazzard to the planet.  Grab 6 security on the way.  Alexander out.

CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: That is plan A, as they say.

CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS/ FCO: Are you both ready to "say hello"?

FCO-Orpax says:
@CO: I suppose.

Main_Engineering says:
*Adm:  Understood.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO: I am ready as I will ever be.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: squashes the tiny part of him that enjoyed being in command and turns his attentions to solving the dilemma of getting there crewmen back.  As he walks into the Transporter room with the assembled team waiting for him he nods to them. :: *Admiral*: Admiral, we ready to beam down, we'll be maintaining constant communications with you at all times.

CO_Ayidee says:
@All: OK, first, they seem to grab any debris left behind, right?  Let's take that a step up.  Lay out one piece of debris, then a few meters away 2, then 3, then 5, then 7, then 11.  If there is an intelligence behind it, Prime numbers may help.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
*CTO*:  Understood Mark.  Good luck, and bring the others back when you come please!

CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: Record any electronic or radio signals in the area, and tap them into the Universal Translator.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO: Understood.  ::Starts pulling out pieces of her ration bar paper and setting them down on the ground several meters from each other in prime number sequence.::

FCO-Orpax says:
@CO: Got it.  ::Types command into Tricorder to record all radio broadcasts in the area.::

CEO_Rome says:
$::Springs up and tries to grab the robot.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
*Admiral*: Can do, ma'am.  Just make sure you have more of that chicken ready for us, Away Team missions always make me hungry. ::Smirks as he motions for the Transporter Chief to begin their beam down.::

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@::Heads back to the Captain.:  CO: Now let's see if they take the bait.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The CEO captures one of the smallest robots.

CEO_Rome says:
$::holds the little robot, which only looks at him with it's red glowing eyes:: Self: Now let's see what makes you tick..

CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Excellent.
FCO: Anything in the area yet?

CSO_Nash says:
# Robot: What is going on here. Something is not working within normal parameters.  ::As he says this he doesn't expect an answer.::

FCO-Orpax says:
@CO: doesn’t appear to be.

Host PlantRobot says:
::The robot's eyes begin to swirl as if receiving a message.::

CEO_Rome says:
$::Looks the robot over and sees a small hatch and opens it.::  Self: Hmmm, lot of wires.

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Looks back to the robot and notices it's eyes start to change.::

Host PlantRobot says:
ACTION:  A message appears on the CSO's screen.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@::Wonders why the little robots aren't trying to clean up the papers.::

FCO-Orpax says:
@CO: Perhaps if I broadcast something... ::Broadcasts a radio frequency alternating high, low, and medium bands of white noise.::

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Looks at his Tricorder and sees text appear.::

CO_Ayidee says:
@::Nods, then rises and limps over to the area where the ration wrappers are laid down.  Sets Comm Badge next to the wrappers.::

Host PlantRobot says:
CSO:  You are a strange machine.  What plant are you stationed at?

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO: What about if I lay my Tricorder down?  I could turn it on and try to attract one of the robots.

Host PlantRobot says:
ACTION:  As the Captain bends down, a robot rushes in, rolling over his broken toe, and grabs the discarded paper.

OPS_Nash says:
::beams the newly assembled away team to the surface::

CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Let's try my Comm Badge first, maybe they... Meroowwww!

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@::Tries to maintain a smirk.::  CO: Paw okay?

CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: It's been better, but I'll live.  ::Grins.::  Guess that wouldn't be considered hostile, would it?

CTO_Hazzard says:
%:: wastes no time as soon as he rematerializes on the planet he begins to issue orders. :: Security Officer: Set up a perimeter around the portal, get no closer than 20 meters, I want no chances being taken till we can be sure that thing is safe.

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Noticing that it answered his spoken words he speaks again.:: Robot: Yes I appear strange, but we are machines traveling on a ship. Our plant orbits this planet and is having a malfunction that has been traced to near here.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@::Sees the CTO on the other side of the portal.  Jumps up and down waving her hands.::  CO: Captain!  Look who's here!

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO: He can't see me, can he?

CEO_Rome says:
$::starts moving wires aside, trying not to pull any wires out of their sockets::

Host PlantRobot says:
CSO:  Malfunction?  Your plant is malfunctioning?  That does not compute.  Plants do not malfunction.

CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Not unless something has changed, but it's good to see he's back on his feet.

CTO_Hazzard says:
%Engineering Team : Lets set up the diagnostic gear and the signal boosters parallel to the opening of the portal... if we can get it open we might be able to punch through a signal and contact the first away team.

CTO_Hazzard says:
::Continues to move quickly, using his new found energy to get all of the equipment in satisfactory position.  Giving the portal the patented "You ain't gonna beat me" Hazzard gaze.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
::Turns to the lead Engineer.:: Engineer: How close was the original Away team to the portal when they got zapped?

CSO_Nash says:
#Robot: Our plant was working perfectly until we neared this group of facilities and then something made it loose power from it's drive section.

Host PlantRobot says:
ACTION:  The CEO reaches the CPU and notices how small it is.

Engineer says:
%CTO: They were 10 meters away, sir.

Host PlantRobot says:
#CSO:  That is not possible.  You must contact the supervisor.  ::the eyes grow redder as it appears to be communicating with something else other than the CSO::

CEO_Rome says:
$Self: This looks like a CPU... strange, no Isolinear chips or bio neural pathways...seems out of date, but still very sophisticated.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO: Captain, if he gets too close to the portal .. ::stops mid-sentence, fearing what will happen.::

CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: Any sign as they arrived?  They have to have some means of finding the debris.

CTO_Hazzard says:
%:: nods, satisfied that double the distance is a safe precaution.  :: Engineer: Okay....set the equipment up to activate the portal on a time delay... then everyone get back another 5 meters... just to make me happy.  Once its open, use the signal boosters to punch a com signal through to our people.

CSO_Nash says:
#Robot: I will do as you suggest. I was sent to find the reason for the drain from our plant.

FCO-Orpax says:
@CO: I am picking up no signs of activity, sir. I even broadcasted signals of radio waves, no response, no anything.

CTO_Hazzard says:
%::Takes a few steps back as well... keeping himself in plain sight of the portal.::

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO/FCO: If that portal opens, is it going to come blasting our way?

CEO_Rome says:
$Self: Wait... what's this? ::looks at a strange looking chip with a port::

Engineer says:
%CTO: Sir, we have it set up to activate by remote... that way we are assured not to suffer the same fate as the first team.

CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Honestly, I can't say.  But let's have a message ready.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO: I am more worried about what it will do to us if we are standing too close.

CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: Let me see your Tricorder, with it tapped into the Comm badge, it will save time setting it up.

CTO_Hazzard says:
%::Takes the remote and the com broadcaster in one hand as he steps back....wishing and praying that T'Lin is alright.  raising his hand and splaying his fingers out. :: All: In Five...

CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Good precaution.  Let's step back a bit further.  ::Starts backing up.::

FCO-Orpax says:
@::hands Tricorder to the Captain.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
%::Ticks one finger.:: All: four.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@::Heads away from the portal.::

CSO_Nash says:
#::Starts thinking up an identification should he be asked for one.::

CEO_Rome says:
$Self: A redundancy memory post maybe? ::starts to open up his Tricorder's casing.::

CO_Ayidee says:
@::Taps message into Tricorder, ready to send.  "We are all right, and working to get home."  Prepares to send at first sign of opening.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
%All: three......two.....one......ENGAGE! ::Engages the remote and the broadcaster.::

CO_Ayidee says:
@::Activates and sends message as he sees movement to open the gateway.::

Host PlantRobot says:
#CSO:  I have contacted the supervisor, he is on the other side of the planet and will be here in 15 hours.

CTO_Hazzard says:
%*CO*: Captain Ayidee, this Is Lieutenant Hazzard, respond.

Host PlantRobot says:
ACTION:  The portal opens and the message is heard by the Captain.

CO_Ayidee says:
@*CTO*: Hazzard, this is Ayidee, we read you!

CSO_Nash says:
#Robot:: Understood. Perhaps you would care to show me around this plant to increase my understanding while we wait?

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO: Do you think he got your message?

Host PlantRobot says:
ACTION:  As the Captain holds the Tricorder with his message, the portal grabs onto the Captain and pulls him back through.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@CO:  Captain!

FCO-Orpax says:
@Self: CAPTAIN! ::Jumps through... or  at least tries too::

CTO_Hazzard says:
% :: is suddenly bombarded with a full grown Cait, breaking his fall as he feels the ground break his fall. ::

Host PlantRobot says:
#CSO:  You may look around.  I have duties to perform and I am running behind on my quota.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@FCO:  Great!  Well at least we know they can establish a link to us.

CEO_Rome says:
$::takes a hold of a few seldonite micro-fibers and jury rigs them to fit the memory port in the robot::

CO_Ayidee says:
%CTO: Well that didn't work as I expected.  Good to see you, and good to know the path back.

Host PlantRobot says:
ACTION:  The FCO doesn't make it through the portal.

CTO_Hazzard says:
%CO: Sir, not that I am not glad to see you ...but your sitting on something very sensitive....get....off!

CSO_Nash says:
#Robot: Understood. May I be of assistance?

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@::Helps the FCO up from the ground.::  FCO:  Try your link again.  See if it will work again.

CO_Ayidee says:
%::Rolls over off of the CTO.::

FCO-Orpax says:
@CNS (harshly): WHAT LINK? I don’t have a Nagus-forsaken Tricorder!

Host PlantRobot says:
#CSO:  You may watch, you are not programmed for this plant.

CTO_Hazzard says:
%:: sighs in relief as he looks over at the team. :: ALL: Alright... now we know we can start this thing up again....

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@FCO:  Use mine then!  ::Tosses her Tricorder to him.::  See if you can duplicate what he did.

CTO_Hazzard says:
%CO: Captain...were there...any casualties...is everyone alright?

CO_Ayidee says:
%CTO: Everyone is fine, worst injury is a broken bone, which Doctor Brabas patched.  But now we have a way to travel in BOTH directions.

CEO_Rome says:
$::opens his Tricorder and selects the "New Subroutine" from the submenu, and prepares to download the robot's programming::

OPS_Nash says:
::finds herself starting to pace again, waiting::

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@FCO:  All right.  Let's not panic.  What was it that he did?

CTO_Hazzard says:
%CO: Is T'Lin by the portal on the other side sir? Can she see me?

FCO-Orpax says:
@CNS: ok, let me see... ::reaches for the Tricorder and duplicates what the captain did, broadcasting towards the portal.:: CNS: Grab my arm, now!

CSO_Nash says:
#Robot: Understood. :: Follows the robot as it goes back to it's station.::

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@::Takes hold of the FCO's arm.::

CO_Ayidee says:
%*OPS*: Lieutenant, this is the Captain.  I need a dozen Tricorders linked to Comm badges prepared and sent down.  They are the ticket back through the portal.
CTO: Yes, she's just on the other side.

Host PlantRobot says:
ACTION:  Nothing happens, the Tricorder doesn't work for the FCO and CNS.

FCO-Orpax says:
@Self: Wonderful.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@FCO:  Nothing is happening!  I think maybe it has something to do with what Hazzard was doing.  But it looks like he is getting help.  We should probably just wait it out.

CTO_Hazzard says:
%ALL: Okay...lets get this set up one more time folks...we got people who need a ride home. :: spares a look at the portal entrance and blows a kiss in its direction. ::

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@::Notices the CTO, and wants so badly to blow him a kiss back, but knowing he will not see it.::

CO_Ayidee says:
%CTO: What was it you were doing from this side?  What I did we had already done on the other side, so it must be a two part key.

CEO_Rome says:
$::translates the binary code into English, hoping the robot's programming may give him some clue::

OPS_Nash says:
::hears the CO::  *CO*:  Yes Sir, they will be there shortly  ::she orders her staff to prepare the necessary dozen Tricorders with the proper adjustments made and send to the planet immediately::

FCO-Orpax says:
@CNS: Ok then. ::Sits down and pulls out a nail file.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
%:: grins sheepishly as he points to the Engineers. CO: Sorry sir.  I was... well... making it up as I went along...ask one of them.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@::Taps her Commbadge.::  *XO/CEO/CMO*: Away Team, if you can hear me, we have a bit of a situation.

CO_Ayidee says:
%Engineers: Set up what you just did.  If I saw what just happened, I'd try to recreate the action to test the hypothesis.

OPS_Nash says:
::within minutes, her staff informs her that the task is done, she tells them to beam them down now, her staff followed her orders and beams the adjusted Tricorders to the Captain's location::

CTO_Hazzard says:
%ALL: Prepare to engage portal in 10! :: holding both of his hands up with all fingers splayed

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@FCO:  I suggest we step away from the portal in case they try to reactivate the gateway again.

FCO-Orpax says:
@CNS: Ok

CEO_Rome says:
$::reads the programming code slowly, trying to make sense of it, then gives up and makes the Tricorder diagnose it::

FCO-Orpax says:
@::Gets up and moves a few meters away from the portal.

CTO_Hazzard says:
% :: counts down slowly so that even if whoever is on the other side of the portal cant hear...they can see... giving them warning he hopes. :: ALL:  3, 2, 1,   ENGAGE!

OPS_Nash says:
*CO*:  You should have the Tricorders you asked for near your location.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@FCO:  It looks as though they are going to reactivate the portal.  Do you have it ready?

Host PlantRobot says:
ACTION:  The portal engages, but the FCO and CNS are still on the other side.

FCO-Orpax says:
@::Puts away his nail file and readies the Tricorder.:: CNS: yes, grab my arm

CO_Ayidee says:
%*AT*: Activate this again, let's see if it still works.  ::Tosses Tricorder through again.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
%ALL: Keep the portal active as long as you can guys…

FCO-Orpax says:
@::Activates the Tricorder:: Self: go, go go!

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@::Grabs hold of the FCO's arm.::

Host PlantRobot says:
ACTION:  The Captain's Tricorder comes plunging through the portal, hitting the FCO on his ear.

CEO_Rome says:
$::reads the robot's programming:: Self: So... you're here to pick up the trash. ::smiles::

FCO-Orpax says:
:grabs the captain's Tricorder, pulling the CNS along with him.:: Picks up the Tricorder, and enters command.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
%*Cherokee Crew* : This is Lieutenant Hazzard to any Cherokee crew....we have opened the portal! Respond if you can hear the sound of my voice.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@::Cringes::  Self:  Ouch!  That had to hurt.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@FCO: Try entering a message.  I think he was trying to reach them on the other side with a message.  Maybe that's the key.

Host PlantRobot says:
ACTION:  The portal closes once again.

FCO-Orpax says:
@Tricorder: Work, or by the Rules of Acquisition I will take you apart! PORTAL BE CURSED!

CO_Ayidee says:
%Engineers: What happened?

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@Self:  Ugh!  Okay, well that went well.  ::sighs.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
%:: stares at the now closed portal....gripping the sides of a nearby console. :: Self : No......

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@::Picks up the Tricorder that was thrown through the portal.::  FCO:  I wonder what is so different about this Tricorder?

FCO-Orpax says:
@CNS: I don’t know, Lieutenant. I entered the same command with both Tricorders, mimicking the captain's actions, yet nothing happened.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@FCO: Do you think it may have had something to do with the voice?

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@Self:  It should have worked.  What did we do different?

CTO_Hazzard says:
%Engineers: Get that portal back up NOW!

FCO-Orpax says:
@CNS: I don’t know, here are the Tricorders, maybe you can figure it out.

CO_Ayidee says:
%Engineers: Actually, never mind, it would take to much work to explain what happened.  Just get it opened again, as quickly as possible.

CEO_Rome says:
$Self: Ok, now I know what you do...let's see if I can find out where you get your power from.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@FCO:  Try attaching your Commbadge to the Tricorder.  I think that's what we did different.

CEO_Rome says:
$::scans the robot for power signatures:: Self: Now I get to work.

CTO_Hazzard says:
%:: stares at the portal entrance....trying to send out every comforting and loving thought he could to his love on the other side. ::

FCO-Orpax says:
@CNS: I think I must send a message through... Hand me a Tricorder... I will attach my Commbadge and get us through, no matter what. grab my arm.

CO_Ayidee says:
%CTO: Even if we get them home, only half the team is at the portal.  We'll need to get in contact with the others, including Commander Nash.

OPS_Nash says:
::continues to pray for everyone to return in one piece::

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Watches the Robot as it goes back to it's work seeing it work double time to make it's lost production up.:: Self: I'd give anything for 10 of these in the lab.

CNS_Lt_T`Lin says:
@::Hands him the Tricorder that came through the portal.::  FCO:  Ensign, if it works, we may not be able to get back through again, and the others will not know what to do.  Go ahead.  Attach the Commbadge.  I will wait here until the others return.  I have my Commbadge and my Tricorder.

Host SM-Trish says:
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