Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Cherokee NCC 61333 SD 10503.20

Produced by Trish Yarborough

Starring
Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee and EO Ernery
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 
Wesley Herremans as SO Wesley Herremans
Linda Baus as CNS T’Lin
Alexander Vulkis as CMO Jovan Brabas
Trish Yarborough as Admiral Alexander 

Absent
Mark Haslam as CTO Mark Hazzard
Stephen Molldrem as FCO Ens. Quol Orpax

Host Adm-Alexander says:
USS Cherokee 10503.20  Vice Versa Part

Host Adm-Alexander says:
The two Away Teams have been reunited, with only one casualty.  The Captain broke a toe on his hind paw.  The Doctor has carefully taken care of it, but the old fashioned method of splinting, afraid that using the bone regenerator might harm the Captain.
Now the decision needs to be made to make another attempt at getting through the gateway, going after the CSO, or splitting the teams again,

Host Adm-Alexander says:
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CO_Ayidee says:
#::Sitting at edge of Gateway.::

XO_Worthington says:
#::finishes his securing of the perimeter and heads back to the main group::

CEO_Rome says:
#::running through some calculations::

SO_Herremans says:
#::Takes a look around the Location seeing if they missed something.::

CMO_Brabas says:
#CO: Captain, to avoid any other casualties I would suggest to alert all crew members against using any energy type tools.

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Moves from the impulse complex to the readings that are giving him some pause.::

OPS_Nash says:
@::pacing nervously on the Bridge, trying to think of where to get an idea to get out of this situation::

CO_Ayidee says:
#CMO: A good suggestion, if it can be worked.  We may need to risk it in order to get out of here, though.

SO_Herremans says:
#::Walks to Rome.:: CEO: How are the calculations going, Sir?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@OPS:  Kyleigh, you are making me nervous!  What was the engineering report on sending out the probe?

CEO_Rome says:
#::looks up at the SO.:: SO: They are going. ::grins.::

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Arrives and sees that his readings are concurrent with increased radiation and nuclear instabilities.:: Self: Looks like I have to go through our flirtation with nuclear power as well.

XO_Worthington says:
#::makes his way towards the CO:: CO: Perimeter is secure. I don't think we are in any danger for the moment.

CMO_Brabas says:
#CO: It was my duty to say.

CO_Ayidee says:
#XO: Excellent.  Any ideas on how to find Commander Nash without splitting ourselves up?

SO_Herremans says:
#:: Grins back at mister Rome.::

CMO_Brabas says:
#CO/XO: Scanning for carbon like life forms didn't work.

XO_Worthington says:
#CO: My guess is that the CSO is probably several kilometers to the northeast. I think we should all stay together as we need to consolidate our numbers in case of attack.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Walks up to the gateway to see what is going on.::  ALL: Do we have any idea how to get back?

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Moves down to the beginning of the process and sees that they are using the standard plutonium and uranium of Earth and wonders why the planet is showing me this.::

SO_Herremans says:
#CNS: Mister Rome is looking for a way to get back.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#SO: Has your team located Commander Nash yet?

SO_Herremans says:
#CNS: No we haven't been able to locate the Commander.

OPS_Nash says:
@ADM:  They had the probe ready but it still needs some kinks worked out to launch with its extra mass from the massive amount of fuel needed so it will work.

CEO_Rome says:
#CO: Sir, I think I'm ready for a simulated test.

CO_Ayidee says:
#XO: Perhaps, but we may need to split up, one way or another.  Assuming this planet is a "mirror" of the one on the other side, this planet is large enough that a single group could look forever and not find it.

SO_Herremans says:
#CEO: Do you need assistance?

CO_Ayidee says:
#CEO: Have everyone step way back from the gateway before you try it, just to be safe.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@OPS:  Find out how long, we need to let someone know our situation.  Go down to engineering it you have to.

CEO_Rome says:
#SO: Not at the moment, everything is in place. But thank you.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO: I don't suppose you want to trust me to go look for Commander Nash if I promise not to touch anything.

SO_Herremans says:
#CEO: OK

CEO_Rome says:
#CO: Sir, the first test will only be a simulation. Just to see if my calculations add up.

SO_Herremans says:
#::Steps a few feet away from the device.::

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Moves on and sees that the robots are busy cutting thick sheets of lead containment shielding to begin the assembly of the drives.::

CMO_Brabas says:
#CO/XO: Like a needle in hay stack

CO_Ayidee says:
#CEO: Just the same, I'd rather be safe than sorry, considering what we saw the last time.

XO_Worthington says:
#CO: True, but I would guess that the CSO is surveying the area. There may be more rocket facilities. If we do split up I would suggest two evenly strengthed groups.

OPS_Nash says:
@::nods::

CEO_Rome says:
#CO: A wise precaution indeed.

OPS_Nash says:
@*ENG*:  Engineering, this is the Bridge, Admiral Alexander needs to know when we can launch the probe.

CO_Ayidee says:
#XO: It would actually work better if we could find a way to maintain communications over a distance.  It's a safe assumption that he would return here, to the point of entry, at some point.  First rule when you get lost.

CO_Ayidee says:
#XO: Leave one team here, and take the other in a search.

CEO_Rome says:
#ALL: We should step back before I run the simulation. So we won't get separated again.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Steps back from where the CEO is standing.::

SO_Herremans says:
#::Walks away from the CEO.::

CO_Ayidee says:
#::Rises and steps a dozen meters behind the emitter.::  
XO: We're trying to recreate the effect that pulled us through from this side, hoping it will get us home.

XO_Worthington says:
#CO: Then I will take the CEO and CMO with me and leave the SO here to work on communications and the CNS to tend to you.

CMO_Brabas says:
#::Walks away in safe distance::

CSO_Nash says:
#:: As he moves further in he sees that the reactors and shielding start to move into more futuristic designs with smaller cores and transparent aluminum shielding.::

CEO_Rome says:
#SO: If you would link your Tricorder to mine, so we can start the simulation from a far. I'd rather not be close to the gateway.

SO_Herremans says:
#CEO: Yes, sir. ::Makes the adjustments to his Tricorder and Links it to that one of mister Rome.::

CEO_Rome says:
#SO: Thank you Mister Herremans.

CEO_Rome says:
#CO: Whenever you are ready, sir.

SO_Herremans says:
#CEO: Your welcome.

CO_Ayidee says:
#CEO: Activate it then, and may luck be with us.

CEO_Rome says:
#::nods at the Captain::

CSO_Nash says:
:#:: Looks at the machinery in the facility and notices that they have progressed.:: Self: These machines are bipedal now.

XO_Worthington says:
#CEO/CMO: Prepare to move out.

CEO_Rome says:
#SO: If you would do the honors.

CMO_Brabas says:
#XO: Understood.

CEO_Rome says:
#XO: Yes sir.

EO_Ernery says:
@ *OPS*: I think it's as ready as we can get it, as far as the probe goes.  Just trying to find a launcher that can handle it's mass and volume.

SO_Herremans says:
#CEO: Gladly. :: As he says that he pushes a few Buttons and starts the simulation.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  As the Tricorder is turned on, it begins to draw power exponentially.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Waits patiently to see if it will work.::

XO_Worthington says:
#CO: We will find him sir. Just keep yourself safe 'til we return.

CEO_Rome says:
#SO: Shut the simulation down!

OPS_Nash says:
@*EO*:  Any idea when that will be.  The Admiral as well as the rest of us is getting restless.

SO_Herremans says:
#::Shuts down the simulation.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Walks up to the XO.::  XO: I know you are upset with me.  For what it's worth, I'm sorry, Sir.

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Moves closer to the robots building the units taking readings of them to see if their programming is advanced as they are.::

SO_Herremans says:
#CEO: Done.

CO_Ayidee says:
#XO: Yourselves as well, and good hunting.

CEO_Rome says:
#SO: Seems like we need to do the math again. I will have to leave it in your hands Mister Herremans.

CMO_Brabas says:
#::He checks his equipment once more and prepares for search::

XO_Worthington says:
#CNS: Just keep the CO safe for me please. CEO/CMO: Move out! ::heads to the NE::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#XO: I shall do my best.

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

CEO_Rome says:
#XO: Sir, one second please ?

SO_Herremans says:
::Starts making calculations again.::

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Gets the readings and sees that it's the most highly advanced programming he has ever seen.:: Self: These machines learn, adapt and advance on their design quickly. Not a detail omitted.

CMO_Brabas says:
#CNS: You have any doubt?  ::Smiles.::
XO/CEO: Shell we?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  Unknown to the CSO, he has the attention of one of the robots.

CEO_Rome says:
#SO: As for reestablishing communications. I would suggest looking into the "mirror" aspect here, and try to realign the commbadges.

CEO_Rome says:
#::gathers his gear and moves to the XO and CMO::

CEO_Rome says:
#XO/CMO: Ready.

SO_Herremans says:
#CEO: Yes that seems a reasonable course of action.

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Moves to study all of the robots and their job performance.::

XO_Worthington says:
#CEO/CMO; Then let's do it. ::resumes path::

CEO_Rome says:
#XO: Aye sir.

CEO_Rome says:
#SO: Good luck Mister Herremans.

CO_Ayidee says:
#CNS: What have you seen from these clean up crews?

SO_Herremans says:
#CEO: Thank you, sir.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#CO:  Just that they appear to erase every step we take.  Oh, and they don't like it when you try to touch them.

XO_Worthington says:
$CEO: Keep an active scan, I don't want any surprises up ahead.

CO_Ayidee says:
#CNS: Opinion, is that to actually remove any trace, or to keep things preserved?

SO_Herremans says:
#::Takes his commbadge and starts making adjustments.::

CMO_Brabas says:
$::He again activates his Tricorder and begins to scan for any organic traces in range.::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#CO: You know, that's a good question.  I did not think of it that way.  I am guessing they are trying to preserve things.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  As the AT starts out and disappears out of sight, small robots come in and erase their steps.

XO_Worthington says:
$CMO: What do you make of this place Doc? Do you think these machines are hostile?

CNS_T`Lin says:
#CO: When we were in the rocket facility, I believe the little robots were attempting to keep us from altering what they were doing.

CO_Ayidee says:
#SO: Any ideas on re-establishing communications?

CMO_Brabas says:
$XO: For what did I see I doubt but from my feeling, yes.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#CO/SO: I don't suppose our comm badges work do they?

CO_Ayidee says:
#CNS: We need to test that.  If they are preserving, we should be able to use that to avoid "unwanted contact".

CMO_Brabas says:
$XO: This looks to me like an Ring world if you remember.

SO_Herremans says:
#CO: Yes Sir, I'm readjusting my Commbadge to do the opposite that it always does. Thus Hoping that it will send communications here.

CO_Ayidee says:
#CNS: No, Chief Rome and Ensign Herremans have deduced it's due to power flow working in altered directions on this side of the gateway, almost as an opposite.

CMO_Brabas says:
$CO/CEO: There is no life readings and to sterile environment.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#CO: You know if we could capture one of them .. and I know you probably are against that .. but we could probably learn so much more.

XO_Worthington says:
$CMO: Oh wonderful. I just have a bad feeling about this place. I don't know why. And I don't think we should split up either.

CEO_Rome says:
$XO: About these robots sir. Have we ever seen one run out of power? Or some indication of a self-sustained power source?

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Moves back away from the robots allowing them access to their work without being in their way.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  As the SO changes the programming of the comm badge, he sends out a signal that the XO can hear.

EO_Ernery says:
@*OPS*: We could try launching one now and see what happens.  Rebuilding the expanded fuel tanks shouldn't be too hard if it were to fail.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#CO: Captain, you don't suppose these little robots are drawing their power from our ship, do you?

CMO_Brabas says:
$XO: I agree with that but how could we do this search otherwise?

CO_Ayidee says:
#CNS: That's as good a guess as any.  It would explain why nothing works right there and everything works "backwards" here.

OPS_Nash says:
@*EO*:  I'll run that by the Admiral and get back to you on that.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Walks a short distance from the CO and SO and sits down on the ground to see if one of the little robots will come over to her.::

OPS_Nash says:
@ADM:  They say they can launch now and sees what happens.  They even said that they can rebuild the expanded fuel tanks should something happen to the current one.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@OPS:  Go down there and watch what they are doing.  Tell him he has the approval to do whatever is necessary.

SO_Herremans says:
#*XO*: Can you hear me sir.

XO_Worthington says:
$::checks his commbadge:: *SO*: Can you hear me?

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Pulls out a ration bar and throws the paper on the ground beside her.::

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Moves further down the assembly process and sees the final results. Fully operational nuclear star drives being assembled into waiting ships.::

CO_Ayidee says:
#CNS: Testing the theory again, or just hungry?

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Smiles at the CO.::  CO: Yes, both.  ::frowns:: I'm on my last ration bar though.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Stares at the empty ration paper next to her.::

SO_Herremans says:
#CO: Sir I think we have a breakthrough I have contact with the XO.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  A robot inconspicuously keeps the CSO in sight, as he moves along the factory floor.

SO_Herremans says:
#*XO*: Yes sir I can hear you.

OPS_Nash says:
@::she returns to ENG to watch them work, again and to deliver a message::::

XO_Worthington says:
$*SO*: Excellent. Have you tried to comm the CSO?

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Looks back the way he came and sees that a robot has detached itself from the main group but is still working at a station closer to him.:: Self: May be it's just me, but I feel like I'm being watched.::

SO_Herremans says:
#*XO*: No sir, not yet.

EO_Ernery says:
@::Resets the shuttle "catapults" to remove any subspace alterations.::  
Engineers: OK, let's get the probe to the shuttle bays.  Only launcher big enough I know of.

CMO_Brabas says:
$::He again takes a scan:: CEO: What do you think of this planet or whatever it is?

XO_Worthington says:
$*SO*: Let me know if you hear anything. We will check in every 10 minutes. Worthington out.

CO_Ayidee says:
#SO: That sounds like progress, good work.

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Can't shake the feeling, but knows that keeping himself busy will make it go away.::

SO_Herremans says:
#CO: Sir, should I try contacting the CSO.

CEO_Rome says:
$CMO: In my honest opinion...  I wouldn't take my shore leave here.

OPS_Nash says:
@::enters ENG::  EO:  Admiral Alexander sent me here to watch the launch, which you have the green light to proceed.

XO_Worthington says:
$::continues past the factory that they previously investigated.:: CEO/CMO: Do you read anything from that structure?

CMO_Brabas says:
$CEO: I see your point.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#CO: Well there goes the theory of erasing our steps.  It may very well be that they are just trying to preserve their technology,

CEO_Rome says:
$::grins at the Doctor::

CMO_Brabas says:
$::Looks at the scan:: XO/CEO: Nothing,

CEO_Rome says:
$XO: Nothing new.

XO_Worthington says:
$CEO/CMO: Fascinating. Let's continue onward.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Wonders what the nights are like on this planet.::

EO_Ernery says:
@OPS: We're setting up to launch from the Shuttlebay launchers.  Only launcher big enough to handle the fuel tanks.

CMO_Brabas says:
$::He takes close scan of soil and possible caves::

CEO_Rome says:
$::scans for energy readings of any kind that would explain the robots' power::

OPS_Nash says:
@EO:  All right.  I hope it works.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  As if the sun has heard the thoughts of the CNS, it begins to set.

CMO_Brabas says:
$Out loud: Oh there is another stone and interesting no life signs on it either.  ::Smiles::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#CO/SO:  Well at least it isn't raining.

CEO_Rome says:
$::smiles at the Doctor's comment::

CO_Ayidee says:
#SO: By all means, see if you can contact him.

SO_Herremans says:
#*CSO*: Ensign Herremans to Commander Nash, Do you read me sir?

CNS_T`Lin says:
#CO: Is it me, or did it suddenly get a little colder here?

CEO_Rome says:
$CMO: Where's a yellow brick road when you need one, eh?

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Moves on to the outside of the building and begins watching the assembled drives being launched.::

CO_Ayidee says:
#CNS: Night is falling, that's typical.  ::Looks to the sky, wondering if the clouds are enough to hold the heat in.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  As it grows darker, the eyes of the robots glow red in the dark.

CMO_Brabas says:
$ CEO: Yeah, and what...

XO_Worthington says:
$CEO/CMO: If it gets to late we mat have to set up camp. Let's quicken the pace a bit.

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Hears a burst of static .::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Puts on a jacket, and starts to shiver a little.  Sees a little robot scoot past her with red eyes.  Jumps up from the ground, and heads back over to the CO and SO.::  CO/SO:  They look .. almost evil.

CEO_Rome says:
$XO: Yes sir. ::quickens his pace::

SO_Herremans says:
#CO: Sir the CSO isn't responding.

CEO_Rome says:
$CMO: Never mind. ::grins::

CMO_Brabas says:
$XO/CEO: Agree should we use hangar?

CO_Ayidee says:
#::Shrugs.::  CNS: They look fine to me.
SO: Understood, would the conversion you used affect it's range any?

SO_Herremans says:
#CO: That could be so. I'll try Boosting the signal.

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Uses his Tricorder on his commbadge and sees that it reports that the commbadge is in working order.:

CNS_T`Lin says:
#::Forgot to pick up her ration paper, and being the recycling type and since the robots didn't scoop it up, she heads back over to the area where the paper lies on the ground and bends over to pick it up.::

SO_Herremans says:
#CO: It's good for about 5 kilometers.

CMO_Brabas says:
$CEO: I would like to find one if it is findable.

CO_Ayidee says:
#SO: Be careful with the boost, though.  We've seen how power is magnified around here.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@*OPS*:  Take over Kyleigh.  I need you on the bridge.  You will have command.

CEO_Rome says:
$CMO: Agreed.

CSO_Nash says:
#:: As he steps outside and sees the darkening sky.:: Self: Looks like my exploring is done for today.

CO_Ayidee says:
#SO: He's had several hours head start, he may be beyond 5 kilometers already.

SO_Herremans says:
#CO: I know sir. With boosting I actually mean lowering the signal. Since everything is backwards here that should boost it.

SO_Herremans says:
#::Makes the adjustments to the badge.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  As small as the Tricorder is, the adjustment doesn't help much.

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Moves back into the building and camps for the night.::

CEO_Rome says:
$XO: Sir, I have a theory as to what happened to the ship's power.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#CO: Captain, is there a way to link all our comm badges together to make the boost stronger?

CMO_Brabas says:
$ XO/CEO: How are gonna we make heat there is no material to burn and I am afraid to think what will Phaser do to the stone.

XO_Worthington says:
$CEO: I am all ears, please explain.

OPS_Nash says:
@*ADM*:  Aye, Admiral.

CO_Ayidee says:
#CNS: Perhaps, but when things get magnified here, it tends to go bad.

SO_Herremans says:
#CO: Seems my adjustments won't help a lot sir I just can't get a strong enough signal.

OPS_Nash says:
@EO: Good Luck. I need to return to the Bridge.

CEO_Rome says:
$XO: The gateway probably acts as a transceiver, feeding our power to the robots.

CNS_T`Lin says:
#CO: But if it's not working with one comm badge, perhaps maybe linking just a second comm badge will be just enough to reach Commander Nash.

XO_Worthington says:
$CEO: So what would happen if we destroy the gateway?

CO_Ayidee says:
#SO: Can we send the reconfiguration to the other part of the Away Team?  Maybe they could act like a kind of "antenna".

Host Robot says:
#::moves quietly to where the odd machine has stopped, watching to see what it will do next::

OPS_Nash says:
@::she returns to the Bridge, the TL stops, and she exits onto the Bridge.::

SO_Herremans says:
#CO: That could work.  I'll contact commander Worthington right away sir.

CEO_Rome says:
$XO: If we even can destroy it, I think the robots would eventually run out of power...but I'm not sure if it would send us back.

XO_Worthington says:
$CEO: But in your theory it would allow the ship to escape from it's power drained orbit?

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Oblivious to everything he settles down to rest.:: Self: I've seen quite a lot today. now I better rest for what is coming with tomorrow.

CO_Ayidee says:
#CNS: We'll make that plan B, considering our reactions to modifications, we'll have to take it slow.

CEO_Rome says:
$XO: Yes sir, but it's only a theory. There are a number of possible outcomes. 

OPS_Nash says:
@::she assumes command, much to her dismay::

CNS_T`Lin says:
#CO: Aye, Captain.

SO_Herremans says:
#*XO*:Sir we are trying to contact the CSO, but we need your help if you could make the following adjustments to your badge you could act as an antenna.

CMO_Brabas says:
$XO: And you can't be so sure that it has given an energy to this machines.

CEO_Rome says:
$XO: Destroying the gateway could even overload the ship as far as we know.

XO_Worthington says:
$CEO: Then we will save that as a last resort. CMO: But it seems to be the logical conclusion.

SO_Herremans says:
#::Sends the adjustments to the commander.::

CSO_Nash says:
#:: Just before I close my eyes to rest I consume a ration bar.::

CMO_Brabas says:
$CEO: Same effect as we have here.

XO_Worthington says:
$*SO*: Standing by.

CEO_Rome says:
$XO: Aye sir.

Host Robot says:
#::seeing the odd action of the robot in front of its eyes, it moves over next to the CSO::

CEO_Rome says:
$::nods at the CMO::

Host Robot says:
ACTION:  Sending the odd robot an electronic signal, it waits for a reply.

CMO_Brabas says:
$ XO/CEO: Then we have a last resort action.

Host Robot says:
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