Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10706.24 Celebration Part 3

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as SM and Admiral-Alexander
Brandon Mitcham as aCO_Worthington
Mark Haslam as aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard
Dawn Freeman as OPS Kyleigh Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_Wells
Steve Gelhorn as CMO_McDonald
Scott Smith as CIV_MacPherson-Quest and SFI_Allen
Rob Bindels as FCO_Cdt_Zdunovski

Guest Starring
Cana Marks as Ens_Rain

Absent
Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee 

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Previously, On Star Trek: Cherokee:
With the Celebration for Starbase 33 underway, the USS Hook, with the XO and the CNS onboard, mysteriously pulls away after claiming to have an imminent warp core failure.  As the crew quickly works to clear their vessel of guests and dignitaries in order to offer pursuit of the Hook, several questions come to mind.
Is their XO and CNS alright?  Who's in command of the Hook if not the XO?  And what sinister purpose do they have in mind for the errant vessel?  

Host aCO_Worthington says:
Acting Captain's Log, Stardate 10706.24. Counselor Wells and myself have escaped our tubular casket and our now one deck 4. We are making our way to the nearest jeffries tube so we can get to the bridge and order the evac. I just hope that we are not too late.

And now, this week's episode of Star Trek: Cherokee.

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

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: stands in the middle of the bridge, his eyes pausing at each station as he takes stock of their preparations to take flight to catch the Hook. :: *ALL*: All stations, report progress.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::the TL doors open and she appears on the bridge::  aXO:  What the blue blazes is going on?  ::going down to the Captain's chair, seeing the CMO in it:.::

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@::motions to Wells:: CNS: The tube is right up her, let's hurry.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: Admiral, the Hook has gone to warp after being released by the docking clamps due to a "warp core breach"  I don't believe it for one second, and I'm taking the Cherokee out to engage in pursuit of the vessel.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Contact Starbase 33 and let them now of our intentions.

Ens_Rain says:
::sets continuous long range scans for the Hook::

OPS_Nash says:
aXO:  About to do that.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
::After helping to get all the guest off the ships, the FCO started to run towards the TL, enters it, and moves towards the bridge. Then entering the bridge and rushing to the console::

CMO_McDonald says:
:: snaps to from he chair :: Adm: Admiral :: nods ::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
aXO:  What has the base had to say about this?  I suggest you cover your behind before doing something you will regret later.  Perhaps I could be of assistance to you?

CNS_Wells says:
@::With XO heading towards a Jeffries Tube and the bridge:: XO: Right behind you, Sir.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Cadet, looks like your going to get a bit more action on your cadet cruise then we planned.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Admiral: I'm having the OPS inform SB 33 now.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: I am starting to love it already, sir!

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  A party of men are heard by the XO and CNS talking about taking the Hook.  They quickly hide to keep from being discovered.

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: I can't figure how this all could’a happened.

Ens_Rain says:
aXO: We may want to get the Hooks prefix codes from Starfleet, If we've got a rogue ship on our hands it might helps us bring her down.

OPS_Nash says:
COM: SB33:  Starbase Control, this is the Cherokee, we are going to pursue the Hook to render assistance, and bring our people home safely.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@::enters the Jeffries tube and begins racing up the tubes as fast as possible::

CMO_McDonald says:
Admiral: I will head for sickbay and prepare for any possible casualties.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Ens. Rain: I want the specs on that ship as well.  We may have to disable her if she makes a run for an enemy power.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
#<Starbase Control> COM: Cherokee:  This is completely out of line Cherokee.  The situation is being taken care of.  We told you their circumstance.  I need the Admirals permission for you to take such an action.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@::pauses momentarily:: CNS: Did you just hear what I heard?

CNS_Wells says:
@::Follows quickly behind XO:: 

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CMO: Doc, in case I'm wrong, contact Sickbay and have them ready to deal with radiation burns inherent with a warp core breach.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: growls at the Com from SB 33. :: Adm: Admiral, apparently I WILL need your help.

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: No Sir, but I do feel observed.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CMO:  Have all medical stations standing by and hope that we won't need them.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
::Checking all settings at the console, just in case the Cherokee needs to jump-start away::

Ens_Rain says:
aXO: Aye sir, pulling up her specs now.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: nods :: AXO: done. *sickbay* Prepare for possible casualties and radiation burns and poisoning bring all secondary staff online.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@CNS: Those "crewmen" claim that they hijacked the Hook. What the heck is going on here? Who would steal a Medical ship from a Starbase in the middle of a ceremony?

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
::Nodding towards the aXO:: aXO: I am good to go, systems are green.

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: I guess we can't make ourselves known until we see what's what. But, if they knew we were here wouldn't they let us know it?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::grins then walks in front of the view screen::  COM:  OPS:  This is Admiral Alexander.  I am authorizing the Cherokee to pursue the Hook.  They have just gone to warp, which should not have happened.  We need their codes.  My authorizations is Beta 2 Zebra1.

CNS_Wells says:
@::Passing Deck 2::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Contact engineering, I want us Warp Capable yesterday, Mrs. Nash.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@CNS: They probably think we haven't made it to the Hook yet. ::Stops:: We need to go to Engineering. We will have a much easier time stopping this ship there.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: Admiral, if that ship were having a warp core breach, she would not be able to go to warp.  So ask yourself, why hasn't the Starbase caught on to that?

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
::Nervously ticking on the console. Waiting till the warp engines are online::

Ens_Rain says:
::Studies the specs, Oberth class vessel, fairly standard.  Shouldn't be much of a match if things came down to that.::

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: That makes sense.

OPS_Nash says:
aXO:  Aye.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
#<Starbase> COM: Admiral:  Understood Admiral, but I really ::suddenly he goes quiet and Sam can be seen entering the view screen::  Yes Ma’am!  Codes are being sent to your OPS as we speak.  Base out.

OPS_Nash says:
*Engineering*:  We need those warp engines ready to go now.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: sighs to himself as he crosses his arms over his chest. :: Self: Nice to know SOMEONE has a clue over there.

CMO_McDonald says:
Admiral: Sickbay is ready. I will stay on the bridge and help where needed

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: Although I wish now I had taken Engineering 101 at the academy more seriously. Not sure how much help I will be.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CMO: Thanks Doc, I'll need all the help I can get right now.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Rain: Any luck on those specs, ensign?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CMO:  Good to know you are here Lenny.  I can help if needed.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@::changes heading for Engineering:: CNS: The good news appears that they have a skeleton crew and are patting themselves on the back. Their guard is down so if we are lucky we can take control of this ship from Engineering and get a message out to the Captain.

CMO_McDonald says:
AXO: Not a problem. I'll sit in your chair and coordinate tactical.

Ens_Rain says:
aXO: It's an Oberth class vessel, standard upgrades for the most part, nothing immediately out of the ordinary.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  As the XO and CNS get closer to each floor, they overhear another conversation.  It seems some of the senior staff are in on the abduction of the Hook, but someone else is in control.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Soon as we get clearance from SB 33 and clear the mooring berths, set a course to intercept the Hook, Warp 7.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
Self: Is it me, or is it reality, that the warp engine is starting up slowly?
aXO: YES SIR!  ::Preparing the flight.::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Rain: I want Phasers on line and waiting.  Also have tactical teams ready to board the Hook.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
::Plotting a course to intercept the Hook.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
#<Starbase Control> COM: Cherokee:  We are detaching you from base power and releasing the docking clamps.

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: If what we heard is true, we can't trust anyone.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@::pauses:: CNS: Now I am confused. Why would the Hook's own crew want to steal her for someone else? What are these Doctors up to? What purpose does a Medical ship serve to terrorists?

OPS_Nash says:
COM: SB33:  Understood.

CMO_McDonald says:
aXO: Why not try and overtake her faster? Take the Cherokee to maximum warp.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
COM: SB33: Cherokee Acknowledges, as soon as you can I want a list of who was on board the Hook at the time she left dock.  Might narrow down the list of hostages and suspects we have to deal with.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CMO: Maximum Safe Speed, Doc.  The Warp Engines just warmed up.  We take her to Warp 9 too quick and we won't be much help to the Hook.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
#COM: Cherokee:  Understood, sending the list as we speak.  As far as we can tell, only two officers were aboard, along with 5 medical staff.

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: A terrorist who works in chemical warfare?  Like our friend LoDuca did with the Romulan Leukemia disease. Remember?

CMO_McDonald says:
:: Looks to the Admiral:: Adm: He doesn't know how sturdy the Cherokee is, does he?

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: ponders this as he sits down in the command chair. ::

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Signal me please, when I can move away from the station.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: grabs a seat in the 2nd officers chair ::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CMO:  She is a tough ship, but he is correct.  We will go to thrusters until we reach the outer markers.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
::Slowly powering the engines, to move away from the station::

Ens_Rain says:
::Starts to power up the tactical systems as they become available, running diagnostics on each one::

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@CNS: This seems too clumsy and random to be a LoDuca job. Let's keep moving. ::continues to hurry to Engineering::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Once we get in range of the Hook, try to open up a hailing frequency with them.  This still might be just a collection of coincidences.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
::The ships moves slowly, but at a steady speed away from the station.::

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: Don't ask me to explain how Starfleet officers could betray the Federation. It would take too long to explain, even if I could.

OPS_Nash says:
aXO:  Aye.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
::When the ship is far enough away from the station, the FCO turns the power to the thrusters to start the journey::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: Sir, If I can get you to man Science and grab a quick scan of the Hook when we catch up to her.  I want to be able to determine if she really is having a problem or if she's trying to pull a fast one.

CNS_Wells says:
@::Moving right along::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  As the XO and CNS are passing another deck, they hear another piece of conversation.  "Paul sure knows what he is doing, doesn't he?"

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: We are moving. Course is plotted and Engaged.

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: Ha! Paul LoDuca! See?

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Rain:  Ensign, using the Hook's last known course, see if you can get an idea of where she might be headed

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Thank you Cadet.

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: Sorry ::Lowers excitement level::

Ens_Rain says:
::begins to extrapolate possible destinations based on the last known heading::

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
::The Outer marker was reached and the speed went up to warp 1, warp 2, warp 3, warp 4, ... warp 6::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Rain:  Also, take the ship to Yellow Alert.  Even if its an Oberth, all it takes is one lucky Phaser shot to make our days a lot more headache filled.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@::bangs the bulkhead out of anger:: CNS: Let's keep moving, almost there.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Warp 6 is engaged for the first few minutes to warm up, then I will move towards warp 8.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: remembers something that was in the back of his head till now. ::

Ens_Rain says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: CTO: Aye. ::activates the yellow alert.:: According to the last known heading, the Hook appears to be on course for the Badlands.

Host Adm-Alexander (Yellow Alert.wav)

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Self: Of course, the Badlands. :: covers his face with his hand. ::

CMO_McDonald says:
All: Badlands? :: looks to the admiral :: Why do I have a bad feeling on this one.

CNS_Wells says:
@::Starts to get concern now for the XO's emotional state, knowing now who we are up against:: XO: Aye, Sir.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
::5 minutes later and the FCO, speeds up towards warp 7, warp 8:: aXO: Warp 8 has been reached!

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CMO:  Because it is an excellent place to hide.  Lots of room with very little traffic.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
OPS:  Any chatter on subspace?

OPS_Nash says:
ADM:  Checking.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CTO: That ship does not reach the badlands, Ms. Rain.  Is that understood?

OPS_Nash says:
::she listens to the comm channels.::

CMO_McDonald says:
Adm: If I'm remembering correctly the last time the Cherokee went to the badlands she came out extremely battered and bruised.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CMO: Not on my watch, Doc.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: stands up and walks over to stand behind the OPS and FCO, preferring to stand. ::

Ens_Rain says:
aXO: Understood

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::grabs Sci 2:: aXO: Will do

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The pair reach deck 8 and stop to listen.  They can hear a woman's voice.  "It was so easy to fool them.  Have on an official uniform with ribbons and no one takes a second look at you.  That Diana was really smart."

CMO_McDonald says:
CTO: Have a tactical team ready to go. I want to be able to board the hook the second we get into range.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
aXO:  Well as usual Mark, you take command and something always happens.  Are you a jinx?  ::grinning at him::

CMO_McDonald says:
Adm: It seems I'm better luck.. :: chuckles softly ::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: Must be.  Don't mean whoever did this isn't going to pay.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@::has to resist the urge to jump out and start killing everything in sight:: CNS: We should be at Engineering, I think it is the next deck.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: How long till we intercept the Hook at present speed, Mr. Zdunowski?

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: Diana, too? 

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Counting the minutes sir.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The warp signature of the Hook changes before the Cherokee can adjust.

CNS_Wells says:
@::Makes way to next deck::

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO:: I count to 10 minutes sir, If I counted correctly sir.

CMO_McDonald says:
FCO: Are we in transporter range yet?

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@::his eyes become glazed over as he tries to suppress the rage:: CNS: We should be here. Let's see if we can figure out how many people are in the area, should be no more than 3 or 4.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: ::Sighs:: I have to look for that. The Hook is giving a different warp signature now.

CNS_Wells says:
@::Uses his Tricorder to get info on inhabitants in engineering::

CMO_McDonald says:
AXO/Adm: The warp signature just changed. This isn't good if the ship can do that!

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION: With no warning, the Cherokee plunges into a mine field!

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: EVASIVE ACTION, NOW!

Ens_Rain says:
Self: What the... aXO: Mines! ::With almost no thought but pure instinct, quickly targets what locks she can gets and fires without warning or asking for permission, so that the mines do not blow up right on top of the Cherokee.::

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: yes sir.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Rain: shift power to augment shields.

CMO_McDonald says:
CTO: nice shooting. keep going.

OPS_Nash says:
aXO:  Maybe your should reconsider a Command position in the future.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
::The FCO starts evasive procedure number 15.::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Get us out of this minefield now, Mr. Zdunowski.

Ens_Rain says:
::Gathers every last bit of available power and reinforces the shields::

OPS_Nash says:
::smiles::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Not now, Commander.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  One mine gets past the TO.  The Cherokee takes a hard hit, hull breach on decks 8 through 10.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@CNS: I count five.  How many do you see on the Tricorder?

OPS_Nash says:
::nods as she focuses on the matter at hand.::

CMO_McDonald says:
FCO: Follow the path the CTO cleared for us :: rocks under the blast :: ALL: What was that?

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: Scan for any ships traveling at Warp speed,  a sudden change in course will leave a disturbance is subspace we can track and continue pursuit.

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: Five as well, Sir.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  Most of the Cherokee crew are thrown out of their chairs and onto the floor.

CMO_McDonald says:
CTO: Casualties?

CMO_McDonald says:
:: hits the ground with a thud :: ALL: Everyone okay?

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Yes sir :: taking over the newly plotted course::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: barely keeps on his feet. :: CMO: Get medical teams down to treat the injured on affected decks.

OPS_Nash says:
::she is thrown to the floor, she tries to protect her abdomen as best as she can.::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Have engineering get that hull breach secured and patched up.

CMO_McDonald says:
AXO: Already taken care of,  trauma teams have been dispatched. I've got my best people working down there

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
aXO: Aye ::Ewan begins a wide spread long range scan of the area::

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@CNS: Here is the plan. I will get the two on the top level and take them out silently. Once they are eliminated, I want you to create a diversion. I will drop down and try to take the others with your help. Once we are done we can lock down Engineering. Got that?

Ens_Rain says:
::pulls herself up from the ground quickly, ignoring the slight bleeding coming from her cheek.::

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
Self: Hope not that my flying was the course of the hull breach.

Ens_Rain says:
aXO: We have hull breaches on decks 8-10, engineering and medical teams are responding.

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: A diversion, okay. ::looks around hoping to get an inspiration. XO: You know, "they" might not even be on board the Hook.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::picking herself up off the floor, she winces as she seems to have twisted her ankle::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Have engineering get that hull breach secured and patched up.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CMO: Doc, you better go down there and see what you can do for any injuries we might have down there.

OPS_Nash says:
::she slowly gets up and returns to her post as she is thinking to herself that she hopes her baby is okay.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  There is a slight drop in power over the ship, more than the damage should cause.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@CNS: We will deal with whomever is behind this. ::moves off into the upper area silently, shadowing his first "victim'::

OPS_Nash says:
aXO:  They already have someone on that.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: I want that ship's location as soon as possible, sir.

CMO_McDonald says:
AXO: Just dispatched one of my best teams down there. They can take care of it.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
::Looking around to all that happens at the bridge, but quickly re-ordering the brain cells, just in case they are needed again::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Rain: Any damage to the engines?

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
aXO: I'm just waiting on the scans to come back.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: looks to the admiral and notices her limping slightly. :: Adm: You might want to have sickbay look at that foot, ma'am.

Ens_Rain says:
aXO: I'm reading a slight drop in power, that is more than can be explained.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: walks to the Captain's chair and taps the intercom. :: *Engineering*: Why are we experiencing a power drop down there?

CMO_McDonald says:
:: grabs a Tricorder from his side and scans the foot :: ADM: Seems you've twisted your ankle.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CMO: Doc, you've got injuries on Decks 8 to 10.  Get going.  That's an order!

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::checks the incoming scan reports:: aXO: I have good news and bad news for you, which do you want?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  Reports are coming into OPS that many crew are injured.  The medical staff are being overwhelmed.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
::Checking the console:: aXO: Console is fine.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: Bad news first, Captain.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@::approaches the first person working on a panel, sneaks behind them and smashes their head into the bulkhead, rendering them unconscious. Then he takes the strap from their Phaser rifle and hogties them::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CMO:  Just deaden it, I will sit down.  ::takes the CNS's chair::

CMO_McDonald says:
ADM: Understood. :: grabs a med kit from under the chair he has been occupying and gives the Admiral a hypo to deaden the pain ::

CNS_Wells says:
@::Waits for XO to eliminate two. Then, using his Phaser, takes a shot at an unused station causing sparks and hopefully leading remaining three where we want them to be::

CMO_McDonald says:
AXO: My teams can handle it. I've been getting reports from them.

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
aXO: Well Commander, it seems that the Hook is heading towards the Badlands.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The engineering console sets off an alarm and a Forcefield slams down into place.  The two are caught.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CMO: Doc.  As of right now I'm in command.  Those are my men and women bleeding down there.  I want my CMO down there personally.  Do I make myself clear?

CMO_McDonald says:
:: Looks to the Admiral with a slight glare :: AXO: Understood. Walks off the bridge ::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: What’s the Bad News, Sir?

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
aXO: That was the bad news, the good news is that it's going through Cardassian Space to get there.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@::uses his Phaser rifle to take out the remaining three, but now they are trapped::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: Route their new course to the FCO.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Get us back into Warp and catch me that ship, Cadet.  Now they've gone and made me mad!

CMO_McDonald says:
::Arrives at sickbay and does what he can even though as he said his teams have things under control ::

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
aCO: On it ::sends the co-ordinates to the FCO's control panel::

CNS_Wells says:
@::Provides cover for XO but has managed to get them both trapped and is feeling very incompetent::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Rain: They led us into that mine field.  No doubt in my mind now.  Take us to Red Alert.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Yes sir, on the way, as soon as I get the new course.

Ens_Rain says:
Self: Cardassians, great.
aXO: Red Alert, aye! ::all of the alert lights go from yellow to red.::

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@::makes his way down to turn off the alarm:: CNS: Well, looks like we have the room but we are not getting out. Let's see if we can reroute command. ::tries to access the ship's computer::

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
::Received the new plotted course, starting all up.  Warp 1, warp 2...warp 8::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Send a message to the nearest Cardassian outpost.  Inform them that we are in pursuit of the Hook and our situation.  I don't want them to think we're up to something dastardly.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: heads out of sickbay and heads for decks 8-10.::

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: I'm soooo sorry Sir. I guess I'm no good at diversions. I'll add that to my list of inadequacies.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Commander, do you want me to go warp 9?

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*Engineering* : Can we handle going to Warp 9 with our current status?

CNS_Wells says:
@::Finds a station and does what he can::

OPS_Nash says:
aXO:  Aye.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@::begins to work as fast as his hands will allow:: CNS: The odd thing is these are not engineers, just doctors. How can they run this ship? Where are the Engineers?

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Until Engineering says so, stay at Warp 8.  We still have an unexplained energy loss and I don't want to aggravate it.

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Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: I want a close eye kept on the Hook.  I do not want them to pull that trick on us again.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
::Heard the words aye, and started to hit the console, to speed up to warp 9, when he was ordered to stay at warp 8. So the FCO stayed off the enter button at the last second::

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
aCO: On it

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: Maybe I can run a ship's census, Find out who is here and where? ::Begins going through the ship's data manifests and med signatures::

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Pffff, yes sir, warp 8 it is.

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Any Cardassians Outpost:  This is the USS Cherokee, we are in pursuit of one of our own ships, the Hook. We have encountered a mine field.  We will out of your space as soon as we can.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: helps as much as he can with the injuries :: he covers the 2 dead crewmembers up and assists with getting all the injured to sickbay which is starting to overflow :: a*XO/ADM*: I'm going to have to convert one of the shuttle bays to a triage centre. I currently have 2 dead with several with severe plasma burns and the odd broken bone which is being treated on site.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The Hook switches coordinates again and tries the same trick.  Another mine field awaits the Cherokee.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: looks to the FCO to make sure he keeps the ship at warp 8. :: FCO: Just stay frosty, cadet.  Warp 8 is just fine.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: gets a feeling of imminent danger :: *ADM:AXO*: Don't follow, its another trap. I just have this feeling of danger.

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
aXO: Nothing to report.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@::smashes the console with his hand:: CNS: It is no use. The ship is being run remotely. All functions of this vessel are being done from somewhere else. Since the alarm was triggered we are completely trapped. There is no way out of this room unless it is done remotely. ::starts kicking the bulkhead in frustration::

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Aye-aye sir, warp 8. And I am sticking to it, unless, you tell me to use a different speed.

Ens_Rain says:
aXO: Looks like the are trying the same trick again. Definitely got them  this time.  Targeting the mines and firing.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Change course to continue intercept of the Hook.

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
aCO: I still have a lock on the Hook and there is nothing new to report.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Rain/CIV: Good eyes, people.  But now they know that we're on to them.  Keep your eyes sharp for anything on them.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  The TO hits all mines, causing the Cherokee to rock in the mines wakes in space.  The power levels drop slightly again on the Cherokee.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Yes sir, but I am prepared for something, as they placed mines at the other course change.
::Plotting a new course to pursue the Hook::

CMO_McDonald says:
:: rocks slightly on his feet ::

CNS_Wells says:
@::Feels very bad. Still working at station trying to gain as much information as he can find::

Ens_Rain says:
::sees the power dip again:: aXO: I'm beginning to think that the power drops are a deliberate side affect of these mines.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Rain:  You’re not the only one.  See if you can determine what kind of mines those are.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO:: We are slowly getting to overtake the Hook.

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
aCO: I still have them in my sights. We'll get them.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Understood, how long till we are in Phaser range?

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: A bit longer then before sir. We lost speed.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: notices the speed slowly starting to dwindle as he lets out a growl. :: *Engineering*: Someone had better start explaining why I am losing Warp Speed and soon.

Ens_Rain says:
::Scans the debris left behind and makes an unwelcome discovery:: aXO: Looks like those mines left some material on our hull, scanning now but I’m sure its having some effect on us.

FCO_Cdt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: I am not sure, if I can keep this ship at warp 8 at all.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Rain: See if we can dislodge whatever it is off my hull.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@::looks around the room:: CNS: We are in lockdown, we can't stop this ship. ::sits down and covers his face:: I guess we just have to wait. Aren't you glad you came along?

CNS_Wells says:
@::Checking bridge bio signs and comparing them to crew records trying to see who's who there and who might not belong::

CMO_McDonald says:
*AXO/Adm: All that can be treated are and are recovering in sickbay and cargo bay 1. Just try not to rock the ship too much if you can.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Any luck contacting the Cardassians?

OPS_Nash says:
aXO:  Haven't heard a peep.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CMO*: Understood and Acknowledge, Doctor.  We'll do what we can up here.

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: I was having a similar thought, Aren't you glad you brought me along?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
#COM: Cherokee:  This is the Cardassian outpost 1746, we have not detected anyone in our space.  This is your one and only warning, leave our space now.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Self: You've GOT to be kidding me.

CMO_McDonald says:
*AXO: If you need my command experience my medical staff can cover it until the next time. I'll be available writing reports in my office.

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: I'm sorry I never thought a force field would be triggered. 

Ens_Rain says:
Self: Uppity for being a twice conquered people in the span of 3 years.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Patch me into that Cardassian Windbag.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ACTION:  Two Cardassian cruisers appear behind the Cherokee.

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Card. Outpost 1746:  We have heavily damaged and losing power.  We need time to conduct repairs.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@CNS: All I know is these five are gonna be real mad when they wake up. Perhaps we can use them as a bartering tool. Let's get them all together and hold them at Phaser point? ::goes up a level to get his first two victims:: Maybe when one of them wakes we can find out more.

CNS_Wells says:
@XO: I guess my diversion shoulda been more subtle. I think I've been training with Mark too much, I'm getting too ...something.

OPS_Nash says:
::patches the aXO  to the channel::  aXO:  There you are.

CNS_Wells says:
@::Begins to secure the five unconscious crewman:: XO: Maybe I can find one who's tongue I can loosen and get some facts out of them? I dunno.

Host aCO_Worthington says:
@CNS: Well at least he isn't here or we would really be in trouble. ::laughs as he places all the unconscious doctors in a circle::

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Com: Cardassian Vessel: This is Lt. Commander Hazzard on board the USS Cherokee, we are in pursuit of a vessel under enemy hands.  I understand that our peoples have not enjoyed good relations of late, but I ask for your assistance in tracking down this vessel.

CNS_Wells says:
@::Smiles and is grateful the Commander doesn't seem to be disappointed in him::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
%<Gul_Redset> COM: Cherokee:  This is Gul_Redset.  If you will change your heading to 314.25, you will find whom you seek.  It will also take you out of our territory.  Good hunting Cherokee.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
COM: Gul_Redset: Thank you sir.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

Host aXO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: You have your heading, Cadet.  Set course and make best possible speed!

Host Adm-Alexander says:
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