Host ADM-Alexander says:
USS Cherokee Interference Part 4

Host ADM-Alexander says:
The crew are gathering in the Captain's RR to discuss the possibilities of finding the ship that shot at them at DS 9.  Either LoDuca was aboard the renegade Diana from Starfleet Intelligence.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
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OPS_Nash says:
::sitting on the couch::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::walking out of her quarters, she goes to the TL for the ride, one deck up::

CO_Ayidee says:
::At Desk, fingering a PADD.::

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::sitting on the chair reading her Other PADD::

CO_Ayidee says:
OPS/ FCO: Anything you need before we get started?

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::exiting the TL, she crosses the bridge and enters the RR::  ALL:  Looks like we have some busy folks on the bridge.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO: Well I think I have everything I need for now.  IF something else pops up you will be the first to know.

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  My staff is still working on it.  Whoever sent it is clever to hide how it was sent.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
OPS:  Kyleigh, do you think we have another "plant" onboard, or someone just snuck in?

CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Excellent, but considering our opponents skill at hiding their entrance means, we may need to find a way at them without a trail to follow.

OPS_Nash says:
ADM:  At this point, Admiral, anything is a possibility.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
FCO:  Any luck on the ion trail?  I know it is faint, and we have lost it several times.  I suggest we stay at impulse, what do you think?

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO: A word with regards to our quarry.

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  As I said, I have my staff working on it.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Adm: We really should attempt to move a little quicker cause this Warbird is known to leave ion trails intentionally.

CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Speak your mind, this is a strategy session after all.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
FCO:  Hard to follow a trail if it disappears.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
ADM: I have the ion signature already programmed into the helm.  As I have been up against what we are following I would advise to be very cautious.  I know what they look like and how powerful they are.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO: I believe that he is deliberately doing this cause the cloak on this Warbird is impossible to track.

CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: This particular unit was a prototype, but point is taken.  Add in the fact that they have an Akira to back them up and caution is beyond warranted.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::enters:: All: I apologize, I got detained down in Engineering. What have I missed ?

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO: Sir have you had a chance to read the classified portion of my profile?

CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: We're just getting started.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
CO: Yes Captain.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::stands and welcomes the CEO:: CEO: A pleasure to meet you.

CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Parts of it, we've been a little busy trying to track things down.  But yes, I'd be shocked if he weren't trying to bait us.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
FCO: Ahhh, nice to meet you. I heard we had a new pilot.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CEO:  How is my ship faring?  ::looks at Tio and grins, since it is really his::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
Adm: Admiral, all repairs have been finished. ::smiles::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
All: Did they bring in the torpedo ?

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO: The Remen's are actively rebuilding them again but this time they are modified.  They are not quite like the original prototype.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CEO:  I think our new FCO may have some help to give us.  She has some knowledge of the cloaked ship that LoDuca is using.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::nods::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::turns to look at the FCO:: FCO: Well you just became my new best friend Lieutenant.

CO_Ayidee says:
ADM: That can't hurt, problem is it's not just the cloak that causes a problem to get around.  It's about a 5 to 1 firepower advantage, by conservative estimates.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
CO: Captain, that's why I was hoping that we could retrieve the torpedo they fired at us, it's still floating out there. It could give us an insight into their technology.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Would Tricobalt torpedoes help us any in that area?

CO_Ayidee says:
ADM: Only if we caught them with their shields down.  Those are completely worthless against a shielded target.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  What do we need?  I do have some pull.  ::grinning::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::waits eagerly for a reply::

CO_Ayidee says:
ADM: A few more ships wouldn't hurt, but for that we need to lure them in where they can be caught first.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
ADM: You could use them but they would not do any real damage.

OPS_Nash says:
::trying to keep her mind in focus but this situation has really unnerved her::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
ALL:  So our only recourse really, is to get them to come back through the wormhole, with a trap waiting for them?

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Adm: Since I was there I can get you set up for a shot at a weak spot in her shields.  But for that you would need an Intrepid class and a Defiant class.

CO_Ayidee says:
ADM: Or to the entrance, where we can have ships inside the wormhole to get them.
CEO: We'll get the ship to recover it now.  ::Sends word to the Bridge to find it.::

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
All: And yes you would have to bring her through the wormhole as well.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
CO: Thank you Captain.

CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: If it helps, there's no need for thanks.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
CO: It will most surely help Captain, I've been waiting to get my hands on more alien technology.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
ALL: Remember she is essentially a thaleron generator and very deadly.  Captain Picard did do her justice when he said that she was a predator class.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::closes eyes and brings the pictures back from her memory::

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
All: If LoDuca wants the Cherokee he can get to her without any of us knowing he is around.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
FCO: I didn't know you served aboard the Enterprise.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: No I did not but I am fully briefed on that particular mission.

CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: We know that, it's part of his game.  What we have to do is figure out a way to change the rules to fit our 'style of play'.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  At this point, we have been reacting.  How about we go on the offensive?  Be proactive?

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO: Get her to come back through the wormhole and I will give you the change you need.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
All: Actually, not all Reman Warbirds have thaleron generators. We might be dealing with a standard variety one.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO: They still use the Scorpion fighters as before and I can fly them.

OPS_Nash says:
ALL:  I am fairly sure that if LoDuca is involved, Diana is bound to be nearby.  I really need to see her brought to justice for her past indiscretions.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: From what I have seen up close and personal they are all thaleron generators.  This particular one we are trailing is one of those.

CO_Ayidee says:
ADM: That is what we need to figure out.  Perhaps it's as simple as, what is the phrase?  Taking our balls and going home?

Host ADM-Alexander says:
ALL:  I think we all agree.  We need to go back through the wormhole and hope she follows us.  
CO:  Can we get off a probe ahead of us where I can notify SFC to have ships waiting?

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
FCO: I would prefer to wait for the facts myself. If the Remen’s had a handful of those ships, why isn't every world in the Federation conquered already?

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
ADM: Since my arrival, I have been using my own programs to scan and rescan the ion trail and it does have the thaleron signature in it.  Had the ship not been one I would not pick up the thaleron reading.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Well, I think our FCO just answered our question about what kind of ship it is.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The Cherokee stops to pick up the torpedo that the CEO wants to examine.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: That is a simple answer, if they can destroy the Federation home world why should they conquer any other world?

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
FCO: Still doesn't answer my question, why haven't they sent a fleet to destroy Earth then?

CO_Ayidee says:
ADM: Can we or should we?  If we do, they will see it.  Perhaps if we sent enough out with false messages, we might get the right one through clear.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
OPS:  Do you think you can hide a message in probe?

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: As I stated what makes you think they already aren't surrounding Earth now???

OPS_Nash says:
ADM:  I'll get right on it.  Just let me know what to put in that message.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
FCO: The fact that it only takes one ship to destroy the whole population.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
All: I'm not convinced.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: I can sense your emotions.  You are becoming agitated.  I suggest you calm down for now.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Tio, what message do you want to send?

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
FCO: I'm not agitated lieutenant, you must be mistaken.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
<CTO> *CEO*:  Sir, we have your torpedo.  It will be in cargo bay 1.

CO_Ayidee says:
ADM: To have a small fleet waiting just at the Bajoran entrance to the Wormhole, unless it would be better to have them hide inside the wormhole and jump out when the ship's are near and engaged.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
*CTO*: Thank you! I'm on my way.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
Adm/CO: If that's alright with you?

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: And what about the Starfleet ships in orbit?  Do you think they are going to leave them alone??  Besides you also have the rest of the federation to think about.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
::nods to Tio::

CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Of course, go ahead.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::ignores the FCO's comment::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
CO: Thank you Captain.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: I would however like to see your torpedo.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
FCO: I'll send you a copy of my findings. ::smirks::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  In case it has slipped your mind, for some reason, the prophets seem to like the Cherokee.  Cross your paws that we can get back quickly through it.

CO_Ayidee says:
FCO/ CEO: At the moment, we only have one ship to worry about.  LoDuca isn't exactly bent on destroying the Federation, only the Romulans as far as I know.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::smiles::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::leaves the room for the Turbolift::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::mumbles something to himself:: TL: Cargo Bay 1.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  And, the sad part is, we don't know if it has turned around and left for the Alpha quadrant again.

CO_Ayidee says:
ADM: That wasn't his style, it's more fun for him to stick around and taunt.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Then it is time we did what we want, not what he wants us to do.  Your decision Captain.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::enters Cargo Bay 1::

CO_Ayidee says:
ADM: That is the plan, I just meant that he won't have left our presence.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::brings his Tricorder online and starts scanning the metallic cylinder::

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Then I suggest you inform the crew of your decision.  I will be happy to help of the bridge if you have a spot for me.

CO_Ayidee says:
ADM: There's plenty of room and always a spot.

CO_Ayidee says:
OPS/ FCO: Let's get the plan in order.  Send out the message probes requesting backup, and then plot a course back to the Wormhole, slowly.  Let them know where we're going.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::studies his scans:: Self: At least the warhead's deactivated.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
CO:  Just tell me where you want me, besides out the airlock! ::laughing at him::

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::gets up:: Adm: I have just the course and something else that might get his attention as well.

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: What do you have in mind?

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
*CO*: Captain, I've just finished my first scans of the torpedo, it seems quite standard. Similar yield as in our own, but most of the technology is something I've never seen before. 

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO: Well since he does ::shakes head::  have a vendetta on the Cherokee correct?

CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Yes, to put it simply.
*CEO*: Anything you can use against them?

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
*CO*: I won't be able to determine that until I take this thing apart and study it.

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO: If that still stands I can fly a dead man’s pattern into the wormhole and it would appear to make us look like we had major problems and possibly like we suffered a propulsion malfunction.  That will get his attention fast.

CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: That would be something I'd normally try, which is the problem.  He knows us as well as we know ourselves.  I think it will work better to simply let him know we aren't playing anymore.

OPS_Nash says:
::she informs her staff of the additional task of adding a message to a probe.::

FCO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO: True but you haven't seen me fly yet.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
*CO*: With your permission I'll take it to Engineering and start working on it now Sir.

CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: I know, but we'll hold onto that plan.  It's been set up and will be plan B.
*CEO*: Go ahead, and let us know as soon as you find something.

Host ADM-Alexander says:
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