Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Cherokee NCC 61333 SD 10503.06

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
Scott Dorsey as CSO Kevin Nash
Einar Orn as CEO Jonathan Rome 
Trish Yarborough as Admiral Alexander 
Stephen Molldrem as FCO Ens. Quol Orpax
Wesley Herremans as SO Wesley Herremans
Linda Baus as CNS T’Lin
Alexander Vulkis as CMO Jovan Brabas

Absent
Mark Haslam as CTO Mark Hazzard
Alexander Vulkis as CMO Jovan Brabas

Special NPC Guests:
Lynda Anderson as EO Slow

Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10503.06  Vice Versa Part 8

Mission Summary:
The XO, FCO, and CNS continue to search for clues of CSO Nash’s whereabouts.  They set off for a large structure on the hill.  When they arrive they find little robots making rocket engines.  Meanwhile OPS works with EO Slow to prepare a probe.  And the CO, CEO, and SO work on a way to establish a connection through the portal to get their teams back.  When they activate the emitter, a field grabs the CO, CEO and SO and propel them through the portal.  Now they are stuck on the other side with the others, and the emitter will not activate through the gateway.  The CO, CEO, and SO soon learn that the phaser blast the SO expels is magnified 10 times its strength.  A large blast is heard by the XO, FCO, and CNS and the team make their way back to the portal.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
The Cherokee now has 2 AT on the surface.  One who knows where, the other trying to find a way to communicate with the ones that stepped through the portal.

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

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

CO_Ayidee says:
::On surface, considering our next course of action.::  
CEO/ SO:  Okay, that didn't work, but why not?  What else can we do to make this work?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@::Walking the bridge, trying not to make Beta shift nervous.::

CEO_Rome says:
CO:  Sir, I'm running a few simulations on my tricorder.  I think I have an idea, but I need a few minutes.

FCO_Orpax says:
#::Looks around at the little machines.::  
#CNS:  I just wish I could catch one to sell.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Standing on the other side of the gate wondering about those little robots.::  
#XO:  So now what?

SO_Herremans says:
CO:  Sir I believe it must be possible to send communications through the portal we just have to find a way how.

OPS_Nash says:
@::in Engineering watching work being done on the probe the Admiral wanted adjusted.::

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Finishes scanning the satellite installation into his tricorder and heads away from it toward another large area.::

SO_Herremans says:
CEO:  Sir, what do you have in mind.  Maybe I can help.

EO_Slow says:
@::Working on the crazy probe and trying to think of what propellant she can use.::

XO_Worthington says:
#ALL:  Now we make our way forward and find Commander Nash.

CO_Ayidee says:
CEO/SO:  Agreed that there must be a way.  I'm just not convinced that this first attempt failed because of the gateway or was it something else?

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  Are we staying together?  ::Bends down to pass one of the little robots again as it goes past.::

CEO_Rome says:
SO:  In your scientific opinion, how long will it take that thing to drain a sarium krellide cell 

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  Do you think one of us should stay here in case someone else comes through the gate or tries to contact us?

OPS_Nash says:
@EO Slow:  Any idea on when that probe will be completed?

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO:  Recommend we at least stay in pairs, Sir.

CEO_Rome says:
CO:  I can't rule anything out at this time.

SO_Herremans says:
CEO:  The Portal?

CEO_Rome says:
SO:  Yes, aren't we just talking seconds?

CO_Ayidee says:
CEO:  What are you thinking of trying?

CNS_T`Lin says:
#FCO:  If we separate, we will have no way of communicating with each other.

CEO_Rome says:
CO:  Sir, as you know a subspace/graviton pulse can be used as a tractor beam, and as a push-beam for a lack of a better word.

XO_Worthington says:
#ALL:  I don't want us splitting up.  There is often strength in numbers.

FCO_Orpax says:
#CNS:  But Ma'am, you just recommended that someone stay here, separated from the group.

EO_Slow says:
@::Turns and looks at OPS.::  OPS:  You are asking me how long?  Listen lady, Sir if you prefer when I have an estimate in time, I will let you know.  ::Humphs and returns to the probe.::

SO_Herremans says:
CEO:  In my opinion it take only a few seconds.

CO_Ayidee says:
CEO:  Yes, that's an accurate description.  But the subspace fields seem to draw the power right out so far.

EO_Slow says:
@Self:  I got to find the right compounds now.  ::Continues to look in library files.::

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO:  Aye, Sir.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Picks up her bag.::  FCO:  Yes, I guess I did.  But the departing team could meet back here at a specified time.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  I will stay if you need someone to stay.

OPS_Nash says:
@EO Slow:  Look, I really do not need your run around the question.  I need a simple answer to my question.  I need to give a progress report to the Admiral in fifteen minutes.  ::Trying not to let her frustration show.::

CEO_Rome says:
CO:  Yes, using such a field will only work for a few seconds, but I believe the field can be manipulated to form an energy barrier, say a tunnel.  And that could push through the gateway, giving us a few seconds to send a message through.  I know it's not much, but it's something.

XO_Worthington says:
#FCO:  You are on point. 
#CNS:  That won't be necessary. Let's move out.  ::Heads off to find the CSO.::

CO_Ayidee says:
CEO:  Excellent idea, pushes open the door, slips something through, and then closes it again.

SO_Herremans says:
CEO/CO:  I believe Mister Rome's theory might work but we would have to work fast.

CEO_Rome says:
CO:  Exactly. 

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  Understood, but Commander, how are they going to know where we are if they come through the gate looking for us?

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO:  Ah, on point.  Yes, Sir.  ::Slowly moved to the front of the line.::

CEO_Rome says:
CO:  The only thing is we don't know how long the door will stay open.  So we should prepare a message.  It must be short.

CO_Ayidee says:
CEO:  Agreed, how long will it take to set up?

XO_Worthington says:
#CNS:  How are you going to know where we are?  Won't be much help if you tell them we went thataways.

CEO_Rome says:
CO:  A few minutes, Sir.  I'll get right on it.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  Maybe we should leave them a note, at least tell them we are okay?

SO_Herremans says:
CEO:  Do you need assistance, Sir?

FCO_Orpax says:
#::Pulls his phaser out, looking around, nervously.::  Self:  Wonderful, wonderful, first in line, first to die.  Why in the world did I ever volunteer?

CEO_Rome says:
SO:  Thank you, Mr. Herremans.  I might as soon as I get the emitter here.

XO_Worthington says:
#CNS:  If you think it will help.

CEO_Rome says:
*Engineering*:  This is Mr. Rome.  Respond please.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@*CEO*:  This is the Admiral CEO.  What do you need?

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Writes a quick note, and places it on a stone at the gate entrance.::  
#XO:  Okay, I feel better now.  Which way do you want to head?

EO_Slow says:
::Turns to look at the OPS.:: 
OPS:  When I have the answer, I will let you know.  Now stop interrupting me.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  As the note is laid down, a small machine rolls up to it and takes it, putting it into a bin in its side.

CEO_Rome says:
*Adm*:  Ma'am, I need my team to beam down a portable tractor beam emitter.

CSO_Nash says:
#::Moves away and traverses the area until he comes to an area with what looks for all intents and purposes to be an advanced propulsion drive area.  Scans the area and picks up readings of ion drive activity and sees robot ships taking off from the station at regular intervals.::

XO_Worthington says:
#::Sees the machine.::  
ALL:  I am really starting to hate those things.  Let's move to the north.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  You know what?  Never mind. 

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@*CEO*:  You got it Mr. Rome.  How is it looking down there?  ::Waves to the EO on the bridge to comply with the emitter.::

FCO_Orpax says:
#Self:  I love this.  Plenty of profit to be had.  ::Rolls eyes.::

CEO_Rome says:
*Adm*:  Ma'am, we might have an idea to send a short message through.  Or so we hope.

SO_Herremans says:
::Walks around waiting until he can help.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Follows the XO.::  
#FCO:  If you get hold of one, I want to dissect it!

CO_Ayidee says:
CEO:  I'll start preparing a message to send through.

EO_Slow says:
::Has a thought.::  Self:  What if I can possibly use a combination of different agents to use.

CSO_Nash says:
#Self:  It seems that the further I go, the closer I get to an area of similar technology.  First Lithium, then satellites, now ion drives.  ::Scans the station and adds to the already copious data in his tricorder.::

FCO_Orpax says:
#::Shaky voice.::  CNS:  You'll have to pay full price.

CEO_Rome says:
::Nods to the Captain.::  CO:  Good, I'll try to have the emitter ready soon.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@*CEO*:  Just make sure we get them back.  Tell Tio he will not live to see his niece if I don't see him back on this ship!

CNS_T`Lin says:
#FCO:  Funny!  ::Laughs at him, and then realizes he's serious.::

XO_Worthington says:
#ALL:  Take it slow.  Let's try to keep our guard up.

CEO_Rome says:
*Adm*:  Will do, Ma'am.  ::Laughs.::

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO:  Aye, aye.  ::Moves forward slowly.::

EO_Slow says:
@OPS:  I think I have an idea.

OPS_Nash says:
@EO:  Well, let's hear it.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Runs to catch up to the XO, tripping over one of the little robots and running into the XO nearly knocking him over.::  
#XO:  Oops!  Sorry.

CEO_Rome says:
SO:  Mr. Herremans.  Let's get to work.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The little machine doesn't get up... a larger machine comes and scoops the smaller one up, and runs off with it.

SO_Herremans says:
CEO:  Yes, Sir.  ::Walks to Mister Rome.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#ALL:  Awh.  I think that big one just ate the little one!

EO_Slow says:
@OPS:  Hey watch your tone of voice lady.  I think I can get this probe to propel itself by using some ancient propulsion liquid.

FCO_Orpax says:
#CNS:  Did you see that?  If we knock one down, it doesn’t get up!  Maybe if we knock one down and pick it up fast, we can keep it!

EO_Slow says:
@OPS:  Ever hear of jet propulsion?

OPS_Nash says:
@EO:  Go on.

CEO_Rome says:
SO:  If you would start by reprogramming the emitter's field.  Think of a drinking straw.

XO_Worthington says:
#::Grabs the CNS.::  CNS:  Perhaps it is taking it for repairs?

OPS_Nash says:
@EO:  I have come across it in my historical research.

SO_Herremans says:
CEO:  I'll get right on it.

CEO_Rome says:
::Hands the SO the tool chest.::

CO_Ayidee says:
::Sits down a few meters away from the gateway and pulls out my Tricorder.::  Self:  Okay, the Comm badge can't record a message for rebroadcast.  Let's see if I recall Field Engineering 118.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#ALL:  I'm hungry.  ::Pulls out a ration bar.::

SO_Herremans says:
::Takes the tool chest from the CEO and starts reprogramming the emitter.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#ALL:  Anyone want one?

EO_Slow says:
@OPS:  I might be able to re-work the probe into letting me put some small version of fuel tanks using jet fuel as propulsion.

FCO_Orpax says:
#CNS:  Please. Who eats that?

CEO_Rome says:
::Starts to program the graviton/subspace emitter to push instead of pull.::

EO_Slow says:
@OPS:  Stop hovering over my shoulder like that, will you?  It makes me nervous.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Throws the wrapper from the ration bar on the ground.  Looks at the XO and FCO.::  XO/FCO:  What?  If I'm correct, they'll clean it up.

CSO_Nash says:
#::Moves into the complex hoping to get a better of the processes involved in the manufacture of the technology this planet is showing to him.::  Self:  I know the principles of how these types of propulsion work, but this is like being in a living classroom.  To actually see the manufacture.

FCO_Orpax says:
#CNS:  What I wouldn’t do for some razor-backed Gree worms.  Mmmm.

XO_Worthington says:
#FCO:  Not slimy enough for you?

CNS_T`Lin says:
#FCO:  Ugh, worms.  ::Makes a face, and tries to hold back from barfing.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  A small machine appears out of nowhere and snatches the paper on the ground and scurries off with it.

EO_Slow says:
@::Begins to work on the jet fuel computations and tries to make it high powered enough so that the small tanks can last.::

CEO_Rome says:
CO:  Sir, if I may.  I suggest using the comm unit from our last attempt to send the signal, has more range then the Comm badge.

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO/CNS:  You all have no taste in good food.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#FCO:  You call eating worms good taste?  If it's crawling, I don't eat it.

XO_Worthington says:
#FCO:  I'll take your word for it. 
#CNS:  We better not take a nap.  Who knows where we will wake up.

SO_Herremans says:
CEO:  I hope this will work.  In theory it's possible.

CEO_Rome says:
SO:  So do I, Mr. Herremans.  So do I.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Laughs at the XO, but then starts to think about it too much.::

FCO_Orpax says:
#CNS:  They aren’t normal worms!  They're razor-backed Gree worms!  So succulent and nice. I'll sell you some when we get back to the ship.  I can get them fresh.

OPS_Nash says:
@EO:  All right then as for my hovering, I am just plain curious about how you are doing things here.  Ever hear the phrase "Expand your learning horizons?"  You never stop learning new things.   ::Pauses.::  And as for unnecessary behavior, you have had it against me ever since I arrived here.  I am just doing my job.   And part of MY job MISTER Slow, is to ask how you are doing?

CO_Ayidee says:
::Deactivates Tricorder and opens it up to access the bus assembly, removing the auxiliary diagnostic buffer circuit.::

EO_Slow says:
@::Gets the compound and runs it through the simulators several times.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#FCO:  Hmm?  I think I'll just stick to the ration bar, thank you.  ::Whispers to the XO.::  XO:  All right, worm man is scaring me.

EO_Slow says:
@OPS:  Let me tell you about something lady, in engineering women are bad luck so watch yourself.

FCO_Orpax says:
#CNS:  Hey.  You see these?  ::Points to his lobes.::  I can hear anything you say!

XO_Worthington says:
#CNS:  Haven't spent much time around Ferengi?

CO_Ayidee says:
::Removes comm badge, opening it up and removing the transceiver assembly, placing it in place of the auxiliary diagnostic buff circuit.

SO_Herremans says:
CEO:  I'm almost done reprogramming.

CEO_Rome says:
SO:  Good work.  ::Finishes his modifications.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#FCO:  Well, I suppose I should have thought about that, me being half-Vulcan and being able to hear twice as well myself.  
#XO:  No, well .. I've had some run-ins with Andorians when I was back at the academy, but that's a different story.

SO_Herremans says:
::Makes some final adjustments and then completes the reprogramming.::

CSO_Nash says:
#::Decides to follow the procedure from initial creation of the robot through the attachment of the drive to which element this planet uses to make the most stable drive, to the launch of the robot.  All the while the tricorder is recording away.::

EO_Slow says:
@Self:  Blasted, not enough of the high test jet fuel.  Blasted women in my engine room makes me nervous and quite irritated.  They belong in the kitchen.

FCO_Orpax says:
#CNS:  Andorians.  Ahhhh.  I love Andorians.  They'll buy almost anything if you attach "weapon" to the price tag.

SO_Herremans says:
CEO:  All done.  ::He says smiling.::

CEO_Rome says:
::Smiles at the SO and gives him a pat on the back.::

CO_Ayidee says:
::Closes Tricorder and begins the re-initialization routine.::

CEO_Rome says:
SO:  Great work.

XO_Worthington says:
#FCO:  Any life signs on the tricorder?

CNS_T`Lin says:
#FCO:  Well, they apparently don't like to have their antennas tied in knots.

CO_Ayidee says:
CEO:  If this works, I think we could generate a larger, more sustained pulse if we brought down a shuttle.

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO:  Lets see.  ::Pulls out his tricorder and scans for life.::

OPS_Nash says:
@::Overhears the "Kitchen crack".::  EO:  What was that, Slow?

EO_Slow says:
@::This time the equation comes back correct but a new problem has cropped up.::

FCO_Orpax says:
#CNS:  That Andorian female on Talaxia Prime.... err... never mind.

CEO_Rome says:
CO:  Probably so, maybe even form a large tunnel for the team to come back through.  But the power drain only gives us a few minutes at best.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#FCO:  One day we will have to get together and compare notes.  ::giggles.::

CEO_Rome says:
CO:  So the AT must be ready at the gateway.

EO_Slow says:
@OPS:  Look lady, you belong in a kitchen and not on a starship.  Besides that you have just ruined about two hours of work again!!!!

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  Why don't we set a phaser to overload and lay it on the ground and see if one of the little robots decides to get hungry.

CO_Ayidee says:
CEO:  Right, but that means nothing if this step doesn't work.  Tricorder's ready, recording message to transmit now.  We can link it to the field generator and have it begin broadcast .5 seconds after the field activates.

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO:  Nothing picked up on my tricorder.  ::Puts it back in its holster.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  Maybe then we can take a look at what they are, or at least what they are made of.

SO_Herremans says:
::Walks from left to right with his hands on his back.::

CEO_Rome says:
CO:  Agreed, I'll do the adjustments now.

XO_Worthington says:
#CNS:  With the power amplification it would be a huge blast.  Let's just...::sees a structure over the hill::  I wonder what's in there?

CEO_Rome says:
CO:  If you would hand me the tricorder I can begin.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  That is true.  I did not think of that.  Are we going to check it out?

CO_Ayidee says:
::Recording.::  *AT*: This is Captain Ayidee, if this works, then we've found a way to punch a signal through the gateway, which is the first step in bringing you home.  If you can, please respond.  ::Sets recording to broadcast when the field activates.::  
CEO:  Ready on this end, should I tie this into the emitter controls?

OPS_Nash says:
@::That did it, she lunges after Slow and shoves him hard against the wall.::  EO:  Look, you measly creature, woman are capable of doing a lot more than staying at home.  We have come far in a short time.  And as for ruining two hours of work, that is not my doings.  You did that all your own.  I suggest you focus on your work and give me the time frame I need to report to Admiral Alexander.

SO_Herremans says:
::Walks to Mister Rome and looks over his shoulder at what he's doing.::

EO_Slow says:
@::Now begins to redo the probes fuel tanks again.::  Self:  Women in command, women on starships, women in my engine room.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  As the AT take off over the hill, the machines come in behind and erase their tracks.

XO_Worthington says:
#ALL:  Let's check it out.  ::Moves towards what appears to be an assembly plant.::

EO_Slow says:
@OPS:  Look lady, either shut your mouth and let me do my work or get out!

CEO_Rome says:
CO:  All right.

FCO_Orpax says:
#ALL:  Look at this thing.  It's big.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Follows the XO to the large structure.::  All:  Is it hot here, or is it just me because I'm pregnant?  ::Rolls up her sleeves.::

CO_Ayidee says:
::Ties the message Tricorder into the emitter controls.::

EO_Slow says:
@::Mutters something else and returns to his work.::

FCO_Orpax says:
#CNS:  It seems dry to me.  I’m used to it being so humid on Fereginar though.

CEO_Rome says:
CO:  Let's cross our fingers.

EO_Slow says:
@*Adm_Alexander*:  Sir is it necessary for this woman to be hovering over my shoulder and in my engine room?  I have a job to do and can't do it with her here.

SO_Herremans says:
::Crosses his fingers and hopes it will work.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#FCO:  It is probably just me.  ::Pulls out a water, and starts to drink.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@*EO*:  What seems to be the problem down there?  If you two cannot work together, then I will be down.  But I promise you this, you DON'T want me down there.  Alexander out.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#CSO:  Commander Nash, are you here?  ::Hopes to get a response.::

EO_Slow says:
@::Finally gets the tanks to the correct size.::

XO_Worthington says:
#::Enters the plant and looks around at what appears to be rocket engines.::  FCO:  What are you picking up on scanners?

CEO_Rome says:
CO:  Shall I begin?

CO_Ayidee says:
CEO:  It won't hurt, activate when ready.

EO_Slow says:
@*Adm_Alexander*:  Understood Sir.  ::Mutters silently not wanting to get the ADM too upset.::

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO:  Let's see.  ::Takes out tricorder and scans the engines.::

CEO_Rome says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

CEO_Rome says:
::Activates the emitter.::

SO_Herremans says:
::Looks at the emitter.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Looks around touching buttons.::  Self:  Wonder what this one does?

CO_Ayidee says:
*Adm*:  We're about to make an attempt to contact the rest of the Away Team.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Pokes at one of the little machines.::

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO: They appear to be.... ::eyes widen.:: Rocket engines.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  As the emitter activates, a field approximately 30 feet around, grab the rest of the crew and propel them through the portal.

OPS_Nash says:
@::Stands behind the EO while being near the wall, she is observing his work.::

CEO_Rome says:
::Lands on his back.::

SO_Herremans says:
::Gets thrown through the Portal and lands on his bum.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Walks away from the team to the other side of the rocket engines, poking at the machines.::

CO_Ayidee says:
#CEO:  Well, it worked.

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO:  I'd love to fly these things. They're top of the line.  How unique.

XO_Worthington says:
#CNS:  Try not to fire any of the rockets.

EO_Slow says:
@::Now does another simulation using the correct settings and waits for the results.::

CEO_Rome says:
#CO:  Aye, just not as I wanted.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  Positive results with the fuel for the EO.

XO_Worthington says:
#FCO:  So they are new?  Any life-signs?

EO_Slow says:
@::Turns and notices that the woman is still there and glares at her and returns to his work.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  Do you think they're active?  ::Keeps poking at them, and the little machines that are making them.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@*CO*:  This is Alexander, let me know..  ::then hears nothing but static.::  Tio?

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO:  They're state of the art.  As for life signs.... ::Scans for life signs.::

EO_Slow says:
@Self:  Yes!  I am the best it works.

CO_Ayidee says:
#CEO: Doesn't matter, let's see if it works in reverse.  Set it up for another burst back the other way.
#*XO*: Commander, can you read me?

SO_Herremans says:
#All:  Is everybody all right?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  One of the machines stops, then a cutting tool appears and moves towards the CNS.

XO_Worthington says:
#CNS:  Please stop touching things.  I do not want to provoke an attack!

CO_Ayidee says:
#CEO:  About 15 meters back this time, though.

EO_Slow says:
@OPS:  I am pleased to announce that I have done what no one else can do.  I have successfully made the probe propel itself by high octane jet fuel.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Steps away from the little machine that wants to eat her.::

CEO_Rome says:
#CO:  Yes, Sir, though the krellide cell is depleted.  I can use the one from my phaser and replace it.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The machine begins moving towards the CNS.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#Self:  Ut oh.  I think I made it mad.

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO:  Too much interference to pick anything up.
#CNS:  Made what angry... Woah!  ::Steps back.::

OPS_Nash says:
@EO:  Excellent.  Estimated time to put it to use so we can launch the probe.

EO_Slow says:
@OPS:  Even though you made me screw it up twice I have done it!  ::Pats self on the back.::

FCO_Orpax says:
#::Draws his phaser and sets to max stun.::  XO:  Sir?

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Runs around to the other side.  Smiles at the XO, and looks back to see if the little robot followed her.::

CEO_Rome says:
#::Starts taking his phaser apart.::

XO_Worthington says:
#ALL:  Let's just keep our distance.  Holster that phaser.  A blast in here could set the whole place off.

EO_Slow says:
@OPS:  You what?  Want a time for implementation?   Have you gone nuts.  That is a three-hour job at best.

OPS_Nash says:
@EO:  As for the screwing up part, if you would have answered me the FIRST time I asked, none of this heartache would have happened.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  Another machine starts a rotary saw and begins to go towards the CNS.

CO_Ayidee says:
#CEO:  You can also use mine if needed.
::Looks around for signs of the Away Team.::

SO_Herremans says:
#::Looks around.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#Self:  Whoa!  I don't like the looks of that one.  Runs around and hides behind the XO.::

FCO_Orpax says:
#::Holsters his phaser.::  XO:  Aye, Sir.  Holy Frinxing, look at that thing!

CEO_Rome says:
#CO:  I only need one. Plus, we don't all want to disarm ourselves.

OPS_Nash says:
@EO:  Look, the time estimation is something I need for MY report to Admiral Alexander.  Need I remind you that SHE is still on board.

SO_Herremans says:
#CO:  Sir, Wouldn't it be a good idea if we take a look around first?

EO_Slow says:
@Self:  This is great.  Hurry, hurry, hurry and things get messed up.

XO_Worthington says:
#ALL:  Let's get out of here.  Now!  ::Heads for the exit.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#ALL:  Maybe it's hungry.  ::Lays down a ration bar for the machine.::

CEO_Rome says:
#::Replaces the emitter's power cell.::

FCO_Orpax says:
#::Uses his skills and runs.::

CO_Ayidee says:
#SO:  Perhaps, but we have the equipment to try the gateway from this side.  I'd like to know if we have a means out of here before we go too far.  Besides, this should be a sort of base camp for the Away Teams.  When lost, go back to the last place you saw your party.

XO_Worthington says:
#CNS:  Counselor, what is wrong with you?  You are acting like a child?

EO_Slow says:
@OPS:  Yes, I do know she is still on the ship.  What you are asking me to do is to possibly screw up the whole thing by rushing me to get it online and ready for implementation.  Things don't work that way here you know.

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO:  She's a female, what do you expect?  ::Keeps running.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Steps away from the ration bar, and waits.::

CSO_Nash says:
#::Looks over the process and notices that this was the first step in Earth's reach for the greater community that we now know.  Stops scanning and pulls up the data on Ion drive and sees that it was put into practical use back on Earth in the late 20th century.::

SO_Herremans says:
#CO:  Yes, Sir, but if we get thrown back we might not have the means to return.

EO_Slow says:
@::Rolls his eyes and begins to make the necessary implementations for the probe to be ready in 8 minutes.::

XO_Worthington says:
#CNS:  Counselor, let's go now.

CEO_Rome says:
#CO:  Sir, the emitter is ready again.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  Can't we just wait to see if it .. ::Starts to head out, but stops and looks back again.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  Unknown to the CNS, another machine approaches from the rear and almost cuts her leg, had she not moved when the XO told her to go.

CEO_Rome says:
#::Moves the emitter 30 feet from the gateway.::

XO_Worthington says:
#::Grabs the CNS's arm and drags her out of the factory.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  Okay, point taken.  I'm outta here.  Ouch!  You're hurting me.

OPS_Nash says:
@EO:  Listen, we are running out of time here, there is a lot at stake.  Most of the Senior Staff is down there lost on the surface, and yes my husband is part of it.  He is a small part of the reason I am here asking questions.  Captain Ayidee and Commander Worthington and the rest are my friends, but I guess having friends is a new concept to you.

EO_Slow says:
@OPS:  Your probe will be online in 6 minutes.  Now if it works thank the lords, but if not well you rushed me into it so don't blame me!

CEO_Rome says:
#Self:  Just to be on the safe side. 

CO_Ayidee says:
#CEO:  Engage when ready.
#SO:  So far, we're the third team to go through the gateway.  I don't think getting back here is going to be much of a problem.

CEO_Rome says:
#::Moves the emitter 45 feet from the gateway.::

XO_Worthington says:
#CNS:  At least you still have an arm?  ::Exits the plant.::  What were you thinking?  You endangered us all by acting like a small child?

SO_Herremans says:
::Moves a few feet away from the emitter.::

CO_Ayidee says:
#::Accesses message recording and begins to alter it.::  *Adm*: Admiral, this is Captain Ayidee, do you copy?  We are on the other side of the gateway.
#CEO:  New message input, ready here.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  I didn't do anything.  I was just touching it.  I wanted to see what .. it was.  ::Looks down at the ground.::

CEO_Rome says:
#CO:  Aye, Sir.

CEO_Rome says:
#::Activates the emitter.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Rubs her arm where the XO grabbed her.::

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO:  Curiosity did kill the cat, Sir.  But satisfaction brought it back.  ::Grins a clever grin.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  So now what?

XO_Worthington says:
#CNS:  This is not like you.  I told you not to touch anything and you disobeyed my order.  I want an answer as to why?

EO_Slow says:
@OPS:  Look, I am also thinking of my crew members and friends as well so don't get all hyped up here.  If I make the slightest mistake, I could blow up the whole ship and nothing will get done.  I am not about to lose this ship nor its crew due to a mistake that was caused.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  Nothing happens... the emitter doesn't work.

SO_Herremans says:
#CO/CEO:  It doesn't seem to work.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  I am sorry, Commander.  I was just curious.

OPS_Nash says:
@EO:  I am sure your work is exemplary, and will get the job done.  For what its worth, I do appreciate your efforts.

CEO_Rome says:
#::Shakes his head.::

CO_Ayidee says:
#SO/ CEO:  No, but how much power did it use?  Is it the same as the other side?

CEO_Rome says:
#CO:  Sorry, Sir.  Doesn't seem to work from this end.

FCO_Orpax says:
#::Gets close and whispers.::  XO:  Satisfaction brought it back.  ::Walks away from the XO.::

EO_Slow says:
@::Double checks the probes telemetry, fuel lines, tank security and that there are no leaks of jet fuel.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@::Drops into the OPS station and tries to raise Tio's bunch... nothing.::  *ALL*:  It looks like we have lost the second team.

XO_Worthington says:
#CNS:  So you started pushing buttons in a rocket factory?  Perhaps you should have waited at the portal.

CEO_Rome says:
#::Starts examining the emitter.::

EO_Slow says:
@OPS:  For what it is worth, I know it is your job and it is my job to make these things work.  Your probe is online and waiting for your deployment.

CEO_Rome says:
#CO:  Sir, the krellide cell is still fully charged.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  Look, I'm sorry!  Do you want me to go back?!  I'll leave.

SO_Herremans says:
#CO/CEO:  That's strange.  Then why didn't it work.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@*EO*:  To the bridge ASAP.  I have an emergency, and I need engineering help.  
OPS:  Get up here as well.

FCO_Orpax says:
#CNS:  Isn’t that a little... impractical?  ::Scratches his lobes.::

XO_Worthington says:
#CNS:  I want you to act like someone who deserves to wear that uniform.

CO_Ayidee says:
#::Nods.::  CEO/SO:  Perhaps it did, but not in the way the first one did.

EO_Slow says:
@::Looks at the OPS.::  OPS:  Lets take my express lift.

EO_Slow says:
@::Heads for the express lift waiting for OPS to follow.::

CEO_Rome says:
#CO:  A possibility, but the krellide cell is fully charged, the emitter didn't even power up.

OPS_Nash says:
@EO:   Thank you.  It’s much appreciated.  ::Hears the comm.::  EO:  Well I must report back to the Bridge, be ready with that probe for launch as soon as the word is given.

CEO_Rome says:
#SO:  Does the tricorder work here?  And your phaser?

OPS_Nash says:
@EO:  Sure, lead the way.

EO_Slow says:
@::Arrives and they both enter.::  Computer:  Emergency express to bridge.

SO_Herremans says:
#CEO/CO:  Could some kind of radiation interfere with the cell?

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO:  Fine .. Commander.  I will do what you want me to do.  Shall we?

CO_Ayidee says:
#CEO:  On the other side there is a power drain.  Maybe on this side it's just the opposite.

SO_Herremans says:
#CEO:  I'll test them right away.

CEO_Rome says:
#CO:  Or the possibility that subspace has different rules on this side.

SO_Herremans says:
#::Takes his Phaser and targets a zone a few feet away.  And then shoots.::

EO_Slow says:
@::As the lift starts for the bridge.::  OPS:  I am not used to having women in my engine room.  It makes for bad luck.  You have your job to do and you do it well.  But I still say women belong in the kitchen.  ::Laughs.::

XO_Worthington says:
#ALL:  Let's continue our search.  ::Heads off past the factory.::

EO_Slow says:
@::The lift stops on the bridge and they both exit taking their stations respectively.::

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO:  Sir, perhaps... if we turn the Cherokee totally off this place would be cut off from power?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The phaser blast is 10 times greater and knocks the AT on their behinds.

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO:  Not that we could turn the ship off from here, but if we get a message through, that might be worth a shot.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Follows the XO, staying very quiet.::

EO_Slow says:
@Admiral:  EO reporting as ordered.

OPS_Nash says:
@EO:  I know of some excellent women Engineering personnel, so let’s agree to disagree on that matter.   And it is part of my job to get a time frame as per my orders from my superior.

SO_Herremans says:
#::Gets up and cleans the dust from his uniform.::  CEO/CO: Oh God!  What was that?

CEO_Rome says:
#Self:  Ouch.

CO_Ayidee says:
#CEO/ SO:  That seems to back up that theory.  The power is magnified.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@EO:  Hold on a minute please, but begin working on finding a way to get this ship moving.  Perhaps apply whatever you were working on in a larger scale?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The XO's AT hears a blast.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO/FCO:  What was that?

FCO_Orpax says:
#ALL:  You hear that?

CEO_Rome says:
#CO:  Seems so sir, but that is obviously not why the emitter didn't work.  It's still in one piece, didn't short out.

EO_Slow says:
@Admiral:  I will endeavor to do so.  Bigger scale is not a problem since the prototype is in the computer.

XO_Worthington says:
#FCO:  First things first, we must find Commander Nash.  ::Hears a blast in the distance.:: Scans!?

FCO_Orpax says:
#::Takes out tricorder and scans::

SO_Herremans says:
#CEO/CO:  Looks like it, yes. I'll test the tricorder now, okay?

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Pulls out her scanner.::  XO: The blast came from .. where we just came from!

CO_Ayidee says:
@CEO/ SO:  What if we reverse the field, pull instead of push?

OPS_Nash says:
@ADM:  Probe is ready for deployment upon your orders.  All thanks should go to Slow here, he and his people did good work.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  As the Cait tries to stand, he realizes he has broken a toe.

CSO_Nash says:
#::Goes back to recording the processes in the ion drive station.::

FCO_Orpax says:
#XO:  Shall we head there?

EO_Slow says:
@::Heads over to the main engineering console and opens it using her command codes.::

CEO_Rome says:
#CO:  Just what I was thinking, Sir.  But then we still have the problem with the power cell.  It will short the emitter out.  We need to drain some power from it first. 

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Looks at the XO, wondering which direction he will take them.::

CO_Ayidee says:
#Self:  This doesn't feel right.  
#CEO:  Let's get on it.

EO_Slow says:
@Computer:  Begin using prototype probe.  Rework to a larger scale for a starship of this size using jet fuel propulsion.

XO_Worthington says:
#ALL:  Let's head back.  Keep our distance till we know what is going on.

SO_Herremans says:
#CEO:  I strongly advise against firing your phaser, Sir.  ::He says smiling.::

Computer says:
@EO:  Working.

CEO_Rome says:
#SO: How much is left of your phaser's power cell? 

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