Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Cherokee NCC 61333 SD 10511.06

Produced by Trish Yarborough

Starring
Trish Yarborough as Admiral Alexander and CO_Ithaca and CO_Texas
Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee
Brandon Mitcham as XO Trent D. Worthington III 
Dawn Freeman as OPS Kyleigh Nash
Einar Orn as CEO Jonathan Rome
Cana Marks as CTO_Rain
Zach Farland as CNS_Wells

Absent 
Alexander Vulkis as CMO Jovan Brabas 

Host Adm-Alexander says:
USS Cherokee 10511.13  Interference Part 9

Host Adm-Alexander says:
The Texas is cleaning up the mess in the debris field.  Hopefully this destroys all the presents left by LoDuca and his cronies.  As a goodwill gesture, the Cherokee is hosting both crews for supper.  As soon as the damaged has been assessed they will be invited over.

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

CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, coordinating repair and medical assistance efforts.::  *All*: Status report, how are things going in the repairs?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::relaxing in sickbay, she waits to be released::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::sitting at helm going over her navigational systems::

XO_Worthington says:
::still on deck 14:: *CO*: Repairs are progressing down here. Do you need me on the bridge?

OPS_Nash says:
::on the Bridge::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::Winston runs into the Shuttlebay after him:: <Ens_Winston> CEO: Sir, I just got a report that you are needed back in Engineering. I'm afraid you'll have to get into space later sir. ::grins::

Host CO-Texas says:
#COM: Cherokee:  This is the Texas, we are getting ready to destroy the other piece.  Be prepared.

CTO_Rain says:
::Stands over the tactical console, running a tactical sensor scan.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Helm systems are functioning sir.

CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: Not at the moment, I'm certain that things need a steady hand at both ends.

CNS_Wells says:
::On the bridge::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
*CEO*: How are the engines doing?

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
Ens_Winston: Well I guess it's your lucky day then, you can take my spot.

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Texas:  Acknowledged.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
*FCO*: You'll have to wait a bit for a full status report, I'll contact you back in a few minutes.

XO_Worthington says:
*CO*: Aye. ::grabs an ion torch and goes back to work::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
*CEO*: Understood.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Engine status is being worked on sir.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
Ens_Winston: Get into the pod then, and I'll be in contact from ME. Good luck.

Host CO-Texas ACTION:  Three seconds later, the explosion can be seen on the Cherokee's view screen. (EXPLODE.wav)

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  The Texas is about to destroy the other piece of dangerous debris.

CTO_Rain says:
CO: All scans show clear...hmm strange ::Pauses for a minute:: There seem to be an anomalous reading...

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
<Ens_Winston> CEO: Aye sir.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::leaves the Shuttlebay and enters the nearest TL:: TL: Main Engineering.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: All My navigations scans come back clear.

CNS_Wells says:
::Watches the pyrotechnics on the view screen::

CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Any signs of other vessels in the area besides the Texas and the...  Anomalous where?  Put it on screen.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self: That was some explosion.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::hums a tune while waiting in the TL::

CTO_Rain says:
::Brings the area of the reading onto the view screen:: CO: This is the general area I can't pinpoint it exactly the reading is nebulous at best.  Further scans continuing.

Host CO-Texas says:
#COM: Cherokee:  Quite a little show wouldn't you agree?  ::laughing::  We will continue to search the outlying areas for you.  Let me know if you detect anything else.

CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Contact the Ithaca, see if they saw anything in the area indicated.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::arrives in ME::

Host CO-Texas says:
ACTION:  A blip appears on the CTO's screen, then just as suddenly disappears.

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Texas:  Yes, Quite.  and Will do.

CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Understood, let's have an active scan on the area.  Try looking for gravitational disturbances.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::reviews the status of the Warp and Sub Light Engines.::

CTO_Rain says:
::Stares puzzled for a moment.:: CO: There it was again...Aye sir.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
*FCO*: We have full warp power and full impulse, but we can't pass the warp barrier until we get that new hull plating installed.

CTO_Rain says:
::Brings full sensors to scan and specifically looks for gravitational disturbances::

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Ithaca:  Did your sensors pick up anything unusual within the past few standard minutes?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::watches her navigational sensors but nothing is showing::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
<Ens_Winston>*OPS*: This is Ensign Winston, requesting permission to open Shuttlebay doors.

Host CO-Ithaca says:
@COM: Cherokee:  No, we didn't notice anything, had our hands full here.  What are the coordinates?  ::pauses then waits::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::senses the arrival of the CEO::

CTO_Rain says:
::Sends the coordinates to the Ithaca, presuming that's what the Captain would order:: CO: Coordinates sent.

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Ithaca:  Sending coordinates now.  ::forwards the coordinates::

Host CO-Ithaca says:
@::smiles as the coordinates are sent twice::  ICTO:  Are you detecting anything?

CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I know it's calling for a major stretch, but any idea what would be gained by our pursuer holding in the area like this?

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  Ensign Winston from Engineering is requesting permission to open Shuttlebay doors.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::Walks over to the 'pool table' and starts reviewing the reports coming in from Deck 14::

XO_Worthington says:
::moves a piece of rubble out of the way and continues to work, wonders what will be LoDuca's next move::

CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Understood, and good initiative, but let Commander Nash handle the transmissions, especially when we've got this kind of blip out there to deal with, just to be on the safe side.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: First guess, I would say there is something here he wants very badly and is reluctant to leave it behind.

CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Grant him permission, and keep a close eye on the shuttle.

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  Will do.

CTO_Rain says:
::There seems to be a slight look to her as if she's about to say something...but it is dropped:: CO: As you order sir.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Any idea what it is this guy wants?

Host CO-Ithaca says:
@::the Ithaca CTO has not seen any blips and reports to the CO::

CTO_Rain says:
::This isn't a Klingon shop Jordan::

OPS_Nash says:
*Ens. Winston*:  Permission granted.  Stay safe.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
<Ens_Winston> *OPS*: Thank you, Winston out.

CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That would make things far easier.  He seems to cover his desires well until they are fully realized.  A way to find out would be to learn what this convoy was carrying to begin with.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::trims the pitch just slightly::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
*CO*: Captain, the reports from Deck 14 are looking good and the hull plating should be bolted on within 20 minutes.

CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Good work, let me know if anything else is needed.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
<Ens_Winston>::moves out of the Shuttlebay and moves to rendezvous with the Ithaca pods::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
*CO*: Will do Captain.

CTO_Rain says:
CO: Sir, the same reading as before, though this time it has moved 50 km.

Host CO-Ithaca says:
@COM:  Cherokee:  We have seen nothing here... wait a minute, yes we just saw it briefly but at different coordinates.  ::sends their coordinates::

CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: How close are any of the other ships to the area?  Anything within 10,000 kilometers?

CTO_Rain says:
::Double checks the coordinates that the Ithaca sent:: CO: Ithaca is getting identical readings

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Ithaca:  Acknowledged.  ::forwards the coordinates to the Captain's location::

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  Captain, the Ithaca saw a blip at the location coordinates I just forwarded to you.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::notices a small fluctuation in the EPS power taps::

Host CO-Ithaca says:
ACTION:  The Ithaca begins to change positions, moving slowly towards the coordinates.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: You suspect this guy LoDuca is after something here? Perhaps if we knew where the convoy was going or coming from we could contact them and ask what their cargo was.

XO_Worthington says:
::finishes up with the section he is working on, seeing that everything is under control he heads to the bridge::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::trims the pitch again this time to starboard::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::doesn't want the tail to spin out::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::scratches his head, then moves to pick up his toolkit and enters the small lift to the upper level of Engineering::

CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: It's fairly certain he's after something.  Contact Starfleet, see what you can find out about their cargo.  If a security issue comes up with getting the information, let me know.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Aye Sir.

Host CO-Ithaca says:
ACTION:  The Cherokee pod moves to one of the Ithaca's worker bees to take the hull plating.

XO_Worthington says:
::exits the TL onto the bridge:: CO: Repairs are moving well. Still needs a fresh coat of paint though.

CTO_Rain says:
CO: The blip is showing to be the same distance from the surrounding ships.

CNS_Wells says:
::Brings up Operations on his console. Opens a channel to Starfleet::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
<Ens_Winston>::moves in close and extends the pod's claws and grips onto the hull plating, taking it off the worker bee's 'hands'::

CTO_Rain says:
CO: The Ithaca appears to be heading for the last location of the blip, I'm not sure that was wise, it could be some sort of cloaked mine perhaps.

CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Then prepare a torpedo spread to cover the maximum area.  If something's hiding in there, a low yield should show it up, even for just a second.  Coordinate with Operations to make sure the other ships stay clear of the location until you make the attempt.

XO_Worthington says:
::starts reading situation reports, trying to catch up::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
<Ens_Winston>*CEO*: Sir, I have the hull plating. Moving in now.

CTO_Rain says:
CO: Yes sir. ::There is just a little more excitement to her voice, woo-hoo photon torps!::  

CNS_Wells says:
COM:SFC: USS Cherokee to Starfleet Command.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
*Ens_Winston*: Good job, take her in nice and slow...I'm watching your progress from over here.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Navigational scans are still negative for any gravitational movement.

CO_Ayidee says:
XO: It appears that something is hiding nearby.  Either that or concurrent sensor malfunctions on two starships at the same time in the same point.

CTO_Rain says:
::Calculates the photon spread programming the torpedoes with a low but sufficient yield to make the area light up like a Christmas tree::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
*CO*: Captain, Mr. Winston will be starting the repairs on the hull in a few moments, I would appreciate it if we could come to a full stop first.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::trims the slight roll to port by trimming the pitch 000.9 degrees to starboard::

CTO_Rain says:
OPS:  Sending the torpedo spread calculations to your station.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::trying very hard to keep the Cherokee as straight as she can::

CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Will do, ordering full stop from our current inertial coast.
FCO: Bring us to a full inertial stop.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Understood.  Firing thrusters forward to bring to full stop.

XO_Worthington says:
CO: Yea, that sounds very likely. I don't think it’s LoDuca, he is still twirling his mustache somewhere. I hope he hasn't found a way to replicate that Reman technology for his cronies.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
*CO*: Thank you sir, this shouldn't take more than a few minutes if all goes well. We don't want any mistakes.

CTO_Rain says:
CO: Torpedo spread ready to fire on your command Sir.

CNS_Wells says:
::Speaks to someone at in Cargo Bay dispatch to try and find out what was being carried by the convoy::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::taps in the commands and the thrusters fire bringing the Cherokee to a dead stop::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Sir ship is now at full stop.

CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Just be warned, we are about to fire a torpedo spread to see if we can illuminate a sensor anomaly in the area.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
*CO*: Shouldn't affect the repair operation, but thanks for the heads up Captain.

CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Let's get confirmation the other ships know what we're doing first, and that the repair teams are in the proper position.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
*Ens_Winston*: Jim, you are ready to proceed now. Good luck, remember to wield it down nice and tight.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: You want me to change navigational sensors to read for unusual anomalies?

CTO_Rain says:
::Nods:: CO: Waiting for the clearance from Ops.

CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Not at the moment, for now just keep the ship steady for the repair teams.

CNS_Wells says:
COM: SFC: CBDispatcher: Oh really? Well, thank you for the information. Cherokee out.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Understood sir.  Keeping ship steady.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::concentrates on the angle and pitch of the Cherokee::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
<Ens_Winston>::moves in slowly towards the hull breach::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::arrives at the correct panel and opens it up::

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Excuse me, Sir. I found out that the three freighters were supposedly carrying medical supplies actually had as part of their inventory a very rare mineral that is used to treat a plague.

CO_Ayidee says:
CNS:  Plague?  What kind of plague are we talking about here?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::hears the word plague::

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Unknown on the plague details but, the thing is it takes like a ton of this mineral to make a single ounce of this serum.

XO_Worthington says:
::perks up at the plague talk:: CNS: Is it a Romulan plague?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::turns around:: CNS: A Romulan plague?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Is now really interested in the conversation.::

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Yes Sir, Romulan.

CTO_Rain says:
::Listens in but mainly focuses on the Tactical sensor read out::

CNS_Wells says:
CO: If it takes that much to make so little....think of the value of this mineral.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::finds the glitch in the EPS power taps and removes a faulty matrix inducer::

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Ithaca/Texas: We are about to fire a torpedo spread to see if we can illuminate the area in question.

XO_Worthington says:
CO: Just like LoDuca, destroy a convoy trying to help with a plague, that he probably started.

Host CO-Ithaca says:
ACTION:  After receiving the Comm from the Cherokee, the Ithaca and Texas begin to back away.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::takes mental notes::

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Is he the kind of man who is into profit, as the Ferengi call it?

CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Excellent work, that sheds light on the situation.  Get the chemical data on the minerals and have Operations send it to the Texas.  Perhaps it's not been found yet.
XO: What do you think, is he looking to create a bio weapon, or did he run into one?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::trims the slight roll to starboard by adjusting the pitch negative 000.5 degrees::

XO_Worthington says:
CNS: No, he is into pain. Suffering, torture. Those are his instruments.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
<Ens_Winston>::pitches the pod up by 0.085 degrees and adjust the angle of the plating::

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Nice guy, huh?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
*EO*: Sorry about that.

CTO_Rain says:
CO: The ships have begun to move away, they will leave the affected area in 10 seconds.

CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Once the other ships are clear, fire the torpedoes.
All: Keep your eyes open, if this works it should happen fast.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::focuses her eyes on the viewer::

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Yes, Sir....I have the details on the mineral. I'll pass it along.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
<Ens_Winston>::pitches the pod back by 000.5 positive:: Self: What's the pilot doing, I need her stable.

CTO_Rain says:
CO: ...3...2...1  Firing torpedoes.:: Fingers presses down swiftly  in a decisive manner..::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
<Ens_Winston>*FCO*: No worries sir, I adjusted. Just let me know if you make any more changes. ::smiles::

Host CO-Ithaca ACTION:  As the CTO fires the full spread of torpedoes, a piece of debris is in the backwash and hits the pod that EO Winston is in.  When the torpedoes strike the area, a cloaked mine is detected by the CTO. (Torpedos.wav)

CO_Ayidee says:
CNS/ XO: But the question now is, what does he want to do with this mineral?  Does he need it?  Strategy of denial?  ::Watches screen as the torpedoes fire.::

CNS_Wells says:
::Transmits data from his console to OPS with instructions to send on to the Texas::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
*EO*: I will try to. Keeping the Cherokee as stable as I can for you.

CTO_Rain says:
CO: Sir cloaked mine detected ! 

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::looks but doesn't see it::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
<Ens_Winston>::as he's almost finished welding the plate down a debris hits him, sending the pod spiraling away:: Self: Noooooooo

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CTO: You sure?  I didn't see anything.

Host CO-Ithaca says:
ACTION:  The pod hits the Cherokee then begins to roll out of control.

OPS_Nash says:
::sees the data she needs to forward to the Texas, which she promptly forwards along to the Texas::::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Worker bee is out of control.  Suggest tractor beam to grab him.

CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Understood, Tractor onto that pod.
FCO: Keep us close enough to grab it.

CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Once the pod is secure, we'll deal with the mine.

CNS_Wells says:
CO/XO: Well, the Commander said he might not be in it for the money. Perhaps, by having it, it gives him power. Over someone who has the plague, maybe?

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
<Ens_Kaven>CEO: Sir! Winston just got hit!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Understood ::uses the thrusters to gently move the Cherokee after the little pod::

Host CO-Ithaca says:
@COM: Cherokee:  Did you see what we saw?  Moving in for the kill unless you want it.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::drops his tools and runs down the stairs::

CTO_Rain says:
CO: Aye sir, we could use a tachyon beam to "tag" the cloaked mine for a short time to make it easier to track presuming it hasn’t moved far yet.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: If there are cloaked mines here we really shouldn't be moving at all.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Navigational scans don't pick them up.

CTO_Rain says:
::Brings the tractor beam online and attempts to grab the worker bee.::

CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Movement will be required eventually.  We need a way for sensors to find a clear path.

Host CO-Ithaca says:
ACTION:  The tractor beam not only gets the pod, but millions of pieces of debris along with it.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
*OPS*: Kyleigh, what just happened up there?? Where's the pod?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::continues to fire thrusters to keep the Cherokee as close as she can and keep the ship stabilized::

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Am I right in thinking all of this mineral was destroyed?

XO_Worthington says:
CNS: LoDuca isn't trying to blackmail someone. He wants all Romulans dead, by any means necessary.

CTO_Rain says:
CO: We have the pod, along with quite a bit of debris ::I should've narrowed the beam but was a more sure catch this way::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Well if the CTO can use a tachyon field to make them visible I can map them and pick a way through them if they are not moving.

XO_Worthington says:
::checks the sensor logs:: CNS/CO: No trace at all.

CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: A good move, we can remove the rest of the debris at leisure now.  Nice catch.  Now, how do we map out any other mines in the area?

CNS_Wells says:
XO: So, if he had a way of causing the plague...he could choose who lives and dies....and to assure he doesn't get it.  One ounce of serum?  I wonder how many doses that would be?

OPS_Nash says:
COM: Ithaca:  We saw it.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
*Bridge*: Bridge, what just happened? Did you get Winston back?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
*CEO*: Yes we did sir and some of the debris as well.

OPS_Nash says:
*CEO*:  Stand by.

CNS_Wells says:
XO: So, if the mineral is no longer available to him....why is he still here? 

Host CO-Ithaca says:
@::not waiting for the Cherokee to move, the Ithaca powers up to destroy the cloaked mine.

CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Let the Ithaca take the mine out, we're in no position.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
<Ens_Winston>*CEO*: Chief...I. ::takes a deep, sore breath:: I'm leaking oxygen.

CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Is the plague of Romulan origin, or would it only affect Romulans?

CTO_Rain says:
CO: A grid perhaps with the other ships to set up a detection net as the enterprise did in the during the Klingon civil war? Ours would be smaller but it should still work.

XO_Worthington says:
CNS: Who says he is still here? He is probably long gone by now. However you never know where his associates will be.

OPS_Nash says:
COM: Ithaca:   We are unable to take out that mine. So its yours to take care of.

CTO_Rain says:
CO:  There is another mine, 25 kilometers from us, same as the previous ones so probably another mine.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::taps his Commbadge:: *CMO*/*Bridge*: Medical Emergency, beam Mr. Winston straight to sickbay!

CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: We could also add in some shuttles and probes, but I'd rather have a few more ships.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self: Well that idea of mine went over big.  T'Lar keep your mouth shut.  No one is listening to you anyhow.  You are just the FCO.  ::shakes head::

CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Beam Winston off of that pod and to Sickbay.
CTO: Once the pilot is out, tractor the pod back into the shuttle bay.

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  Aye.  ::locks onto Winston and beams him to Sickbay::

CNS_Wells says:
CO: I have nothing about its origin only it first appeared on an outer colony. ::Looks over his notes::  CO: And yes, Sir it only effects Romulan DNA.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::looks around as the whole Engineering crew seems stunned::

Host CO-Ithaca ACTION:  Winston is beamed to sickbay, where medical staff are waiting for him. (Transporter.wav)

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Understood. I know I'd be long gone.

CTO_Rain says:
::Once it is confirmed the pilot is safe uses the tractor beam to push the debris away from the Cherokee and other ships then, reengages the tractor beam in a narrow confinement to just latch onto the pod and guide it towards the shuttle bay::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::leans onto the table and takes a deep breath as he listens to the intercom:: All: He's in Sickbay people...let's give him our prayers.

CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ FCO: Let's think about this in another way, what if we temporarily forgo detection.  Can we use Phasers and Tractor pushes to just get the mines out of our path?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Confirmation on the CTO's blip. I just had it on my navigational sensor.

Host CO-Ithaca says:
ACTION:  An explosion is seen by the Cherokee and Texas crews, as a mine explodes underneath the Ithaca.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
Ens_Kaven: You are in charge here, run preliminary scans on our new hulls but do not shut off the emergency Forcefields yet. I'll be on the Bridge.

CO_Ayidee says:
FCO/ CTO: Is it far enough away to be...Galaxies!  What happened?

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::enters his emergency TL:: TL: Bridge!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Well we might be able to use the deflector shields in the...........::sees the explosion::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Suggestion?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Mines might be remotely controlled.

CTO_Rain says:
CO: Sensor readings indicated that a mine exploded underneath the Ithaca.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Any pressure on the mines could set them off, depending on their sensitivity. Maybe a reverse polarization would be more gentle.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::arrives on the Bridge and runs straight to his console::

Host CO-Ithaca says:
@COM: Cherokee:  We have damage here Cherokee, but nothing we can't handle.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CNS: Possible but you can't rule out the idea that they may be remote controlled.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::walks over to the Captain:: CO: Sir, what just happened?

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Ithaca:  Are you sure you don't need any help from us?

CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ FCO: We need a way to get around them, if you can find some sort of control system, that will do nicely.  See what you can find.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CNS/CO: If there is a cloaked ship in the area that is controlling them it could explain why the Ithaca was targeted.

CTO_Rain says:
CO: Some or all of them could also be smart mines designed to go off or swarm under certain circumstances.

CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Apparently destroying the convoy wasn't enough, they also seem to have left a mine field.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::looks out the view screen and nods::

Host CO-Ithaca says:
@COM: Cherokee:  I think we are less damaged than you people are, but thanks for the offer.

CNS_Wells says:
FCO: That's right. Well, weapons and technical stuff isn't really my strongest talent. Let me know if a mine has an explosive personality. Then I can help ::Smiles::

CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: What are you thinking of?  Kind of make a magnetic field from the shield?

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Ithaca: Understood, just remember the offer still stands.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
CO: Captain...what about all of this debris? We can co-ordinate with the other ships and hurl all the space debris with our tractor beams into the minefield?

XO_Worthington says:
CTO/CO: Could also be magnetic. I wonder if we can create a subspace field that would act as a repellant against the mines.

Host CO-Texas says:
#COM: Cherokee:  Cherokee, I think you have a mad bull on your hands... shall we go rope it for you?

CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Problem is the mines are cloaked, but perhaps we could use it to make a kind of flail wall.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CEO: I like your idea.  It is a sound one that actually might be the best answer.

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Texas:  Go Ride 'Em Texas.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
CO/FCO: We don't need to see them, we know where the are, in what general area...hurl all we can into the surrounding area and a chain reaction should take out the rest.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::looks at the CO:: CO: Sir It can work.

CNS_Wells says:
CEO/FCO: That would make a good show.

CTO_Rain says:
::Smirks at the Texas's transmission, thinks that they might have gotten along well on the Klingons BOP as Jordan did.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CNS: Indeed it would and quite possibly light up our boggie as well.

CTO_Rain says:
CO: At the very least the Chiefs idea should take out some of the mines.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
<Ens_Kovan>*CEO*: Sir, the new hull plating seems to be stable. But I'm keeping the Emergency Forcefields online as per your orders.

CNS_Wells says:
::Laughs at the FCO's joke::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::turns around and smiles at the cute CTO:: CTO: Hopefully.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::smiles as she realized she did make a joke::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
*Ens_Kovan*: Thank you Charles, good job.

CO_Ayidee says:
CEO/ CTO: Set up the debris thrust idea, but also try and reconfigure the shields to repel the mines.
OPS: Again, let the other ships know what we're planning, and let's make sure all repair teams are back on board before we go.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
CO: Yes sir!

Host CO-Texas says:
ACTION:  The Texas moves in and finds another mine on her port side.  It explodes... causing damage to decks 20 - 24.

CNS_Wells says:
::Hears the Captain's decision. Sits back for the fireworks::

CTO_Rain says:
CEO: How have repairs gone?  I'd hate to see the tractor beams burn out and get caught with our pants down.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::walks around and comes up next to the CTO:: CTO: Together again Ensign? Why do these tractor beams always seem to pull us together? ::laughs and grins::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::smiles at the eagerness of the CEO::  Self: He enjoys his duties and job.  I admire that in a person.

CTO_Rain says:
CEO: That was bad...real bad and I've given and heard my share of lines ::Still she has that unique smirk of her plastered on::

CNS_Wells says:
::Observes the interactions between Rome and Rain, because that's what Counselors do::

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
CTO: Don't worry Ensign, I can come up with worse..  ::grins:: And yes, the tractor beam emitters are working at full efficiency.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Texas has been hit sir.  Port side damage reported decks 20-24.

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Ithaca/Texas:  We got a plan to take the debris out there to set off the mine field, which in turns, clears a path. All the while using the shields to push any leftovers to the side.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::grimaces as he sees the Texas on the view screen::

CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Contact the Texas and see what kind of damage they have, and suggest to both that they proceed with extremely cautious movement.

OPS_Nash says:
::nods::

Host CO-Texas says:
@COM: Cherokee:  Excellent idea!  We will be at station keeping Cherokee.

CTO_Rain says:
CEO/ CO: I think we can begin by collecting the debris and then flinging all of it in a pattern with the Texas and Ithaca.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
CTO: Exactly, we should try to coordinate the effort with the other ships so we don't have to move around too much and risk hitting more mines.

CNS_Wells says:
::Wasn't expecting to see the Texas damaged::

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Texas:  Understood. ::pauses::  What is your current status?

Host CO-Texas says:
@COM: Cherokee:  We had damage on decks 20-24, Forcefields are holding.

XO_Worthington says:
::wonders if LoDuca is watching all of the proceedings, laughing::

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Texas:  Acknowledged.

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  The Texas has damage on Decks 20-24, their Forcefields are currently holding.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
::brings up a tactical display, showing the 3 Starfleet vessels::

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: Are they in need of additional medical assistance?

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
CTO: We better hurry..

CO_Ayidee says:
CEO/ CTO: Get everything ready to go so we can coordinate with the other ships.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Maintaining station keeping sir.

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Texas:  Do you need any assistance from us?

CTO_Rain says:
CO: Aye sir. ::quickly draws up and divvies the area between the three ships:: That should cover most of the area.....

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
CO: Captain, we'll get through this..  ::starts aligning the emitters::

CTO_Rain says:
OPS: Please send the following:: transmits to OPS console:: The following to the other ships.

CEO_LtJG_Rome says:
CTO: Looks good Ensign.

OPS_Nash says:
::does as CTO asks::

Host CO-Texas says:
#COM: Cherokee:  No we have few injuries thank God... let us know when to coordinate our efforts with yours.

XO_Worthington says:
CO: Sir, I am picking something up on sensors. Looks like a message buoy of some sort.

CTO_Rain says:
CO: Sir the Cherokee is ready to carry out it's part of the plans.

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  They got everything under control.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Helm ready sir.

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Texas:  Will do.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Sir permission to retrieve the message buoy?

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: That is good news...few injuries. Thank you, Commander.

OPS_Nash says:
::nods to the CNS::

CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Granted.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::hands move to tractor the message buoy quickly and brings it onboard the Cherokee::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Message buoy is safely onboard sir.

CNS_Wells says:
::Proceeds to research the rare mineral and the Romulan plague from his console.  Not sure if he will find anything useful but, proceeds just the same::

Host CO-Texas says:
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