Host Adm-Alexander says:
USS Cherokee 10709.02 Celebrations Part # 13

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as SM, FCO-Candoit, and Adm-Alexander
Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee 
Brandon Mitcham as XO_Worthington
Mark Haslam as CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_Wells
Steve Gelhorn as CMO_McDonald

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 10709.02. Captain Ayidee reporting.  The Cherokee is now fully repaired, but is still reporting quarantine in order to keep our intended prey off balance.  I've spent most of the past week trying to make deals and get back out in space.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host FCO-Candoit says:
ACTION:  The CO has received his orders for the next mission.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
XO:  Do we know when we are leaving or where we are going?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Departs Ready Room.::  *All*: This is the Captain.  We're heading out, back in the hunt.  From this point forward, we are in a Hard communications blackout.

Host XO_Worthington says:
FCO: We will be departing soon, the Captain should have the coordinates.

OPS_Nash says:
::she is rarely late for duty, she makes her way to the bridge as best as she can.  She isn't exactly moving at the best speed these days.::

Host FCO-Candoit says:
Self: Hard communications blackout?  What the heck is that?

CNS_Wells says:
::Glad to be underway::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: his eyes go wide as he hears the Captain's announcement, immediately sending his teams the protocols in keeping the comm blackout effective. ::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*OPS*: Hey Kyleigh, want me to put a HOV Turbolift in for you?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Hard blackout in this case means the ship will not receive communications.  Subspace Transceiver has been disabled.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: continues working in sickbay trying to isolate LoDuca's DNA ::

Host FCO-Candoit says:
::he peeks around to see if everyone else understood that order::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Sir, I guess you were able to convince Starfleet of our worth. Way to go.

CMO_McDonald says:
Self: I wonder if he was stupid enough.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: starts to think there might be another reason for the blackout, and grins. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: We have this chance, I intend to make sure we take it to the end.  And by end, I mean the end of this mission, the end of the hunt.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
::gulps::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Almost whispered.::  XO: Because it may be out last chance.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Right there with you, sir.

CNS_Wells says:
::Wonders due to Blackout how Raal, the Romulans or Vulcans can answer our calls::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: We are all with you sir. We will all do our best.

OPS_Nash says:
*CTO*:  Very funny, you try this walking feeling like you are extra wide.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
CO:  Do we have coordinates?  And when should I start undocking Sir?

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Have we heard from any of our contacts, Sir?

OPS_Nash says:
::she enters the TL, she indicates her ultimate destination, the TL moves and within moments, she is walking onto the Bridge, heading to her post.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Nothing solid.  I think each move we made was countered by those who want the Romulans ended.  I'm hoping some of them join the hunt despite that.

CNS_Wells says:
CO/XO: I had sent the Vulcan Assembly a vague request to contact us on an urgent matter.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Commander, any luck with the search of the supply lines?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: I never would have made that comment. seeing as I like all my internal organs the way they are, internal that is.

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  I'm about to check my search progress, stand by.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Are we ready for a fight? I assume all teams are ready?

Host FCO-Candoit says:
::begins to tap his console, waiting for the CO to answer him::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Sir, when are my boys NOT ready for a fight?  Cherokee is ready to give what for, heck.  She's ready to give what five if she has to.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
::begins to chuckle at the CTO's remark::

OPS_Nash says:
::seeing that her search is complete::  CO:  Captain, 3 planets have come up in my search: Planet Galaria in Gorn space, Planet Nexis near the Romulan Neutral Zone and Planet Qtar near the Klingon Borders.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
CO:  Sir, may I begin undocking the ship?

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Well at least we know your enthusiasm is not in doubt.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Oh you got that right, sir.  Way I see it, LoDamaged has had a whoopin’ coming to him for some time.  And I aim to deliver, come heck or high water.

CMO_McDonald says:
Self: I wonder if he was stupid enough. ::smiles :: yup he was.  But why, If its only made for copper based bloods? Security measure so it can't get back at him?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Lay in a course for the nearest planet and engage.  Best possible speed.

CMO_McDonald says:
*CO* Tio, I have some news

Host FCO-Candoit says:
::figures the CO is just waiting on him, so he places the Cherokee on ship's power.  He undocks and moves the Cherokee to the outer markers::

Host FCO-Candoit says:
CO:  Aye Sir!  ::taps his keyboard and heads towards Romulan space::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Let's hope so. In the meantime, we will just have to wait.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CMO*: Go ahead, Commander.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
XO:  Sir, if your friend is out there, she will see us coming.  The ship is moving towards Romulan space.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
::shrugs as he preps the scanner packages for combat usage. :: XO: I don't suppose we can bust up a few smugglers and Orion Pirates on the way, just to keep us busy and warmed up?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Good thinking on the logistics chain.  
OPS: And good work hunting it down.

Host XO_Worthington says:
FCO: Depends if she isn't off stirring up trouble somewhere else.

CMO_McDonald says:
*CO* LoDuca was stupid enough. He implanted his DNA into one of the control mechanisms of the control chip, but why I'm not entirely sure. My guess so the chip won't affect him.  But that doesn’t mean I can't re engineer it.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Thanks sir.  Been trying to fix that image people have of me being the "Ugm, me CTO, me shoot you, ask question thingies later" image.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Just shoot anything that moves. We will let God sort it out. ::smiles::

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  It wasn't easy but it finally came to me, don't ask me how because I don't think I'll be able to repeat the same method again.  ::smiles::

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  That's not the image I have of you.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
::would love to give the XO a high five, but resists the temptation::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: You can just stop right there, Mrs. Nash.

CNS_Wells says:
::Looks at XO questioning his choice to tell Mark something like that. Smiles and shrugs it off::

Host XO_Worthington says:
ALL: Well, let's hope Kyleigh and Mark aren’t bickering when LoDuca shows up, or we may be in some real trouble. ::laughs::

Host FCO-Candoit says:
CO:  Sir, we are enroute to the Romulan border.  I believe one of your associates is a Commander Raal?

CNS_Wells says:
XO: We may have to separate them again.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: This ain’t bickering sir.  And honestly, if we really wanted to make LoDunderhead pay, we could have him have to listen to her comments the entire way back to Federation space.  That would drive him completely bonkers.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: That's correct.  With luck we'll have a wingman.  Or wing ship rather.

CMO_McDonald says:
*CO* should I proceed to try and re engineer it? or no?

Host FCO-Candoit says:
CO:  Good!  We need someone to cover our 6 Sir!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CMO*: Start the work, but keeping the ship ready for combat is priority at the moment.

CMO_McDonald says:
*CO* Understood. I'm releasing the quarantine on this deck. The virus should pose no threat any longer. I will have sickbay ready in a short while.

CNS_Wells says:
::Gives the CO a cautionary look, as he speaks to Sickbay. Then returns to his console shaking his head::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::whispers to the CO:: CO: So, what exactly are our orders, sir?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Track LoDuca to where ever he's staging from and end this.  We have to find a way.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Aye sir. We will finally finish this.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
FCO:  I guess the Admiral finally convinced them!  If anyone could, it would be her!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: I'm guessing he's headed for the nearest supply dump he's got.  Also hoping the options Commander Nash found are looking that way for the reason we're guessing.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: You know, it would be kinda nice to catch LoDemented with HIS pants down for a change.  Getting awfully tired of listening to that man brag and boast.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: Takes off the quarantine suit and heads into the main part of sickbay :: Dr: Pringle: Get sickbay ready for possible casualties and put all cross trained personnel on standby.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
CO/XO:  At warp 8, we will arrive at the Romulan border in 4 hours.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Either way we need to push this to the end, one way or another.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: takes a moment to look over the newest reports from his security teams. :: XO: Sir, just got word on the Rapid Boarding teams.  Once we have the shields down I have three teams ready for a tactical boarding and disabling mission.  Should I save a spot on one of those teams for you?

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: One for both of us.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Oh, you didn't really think I'd let you have all the fun, did you?  Of course I'm going to be there.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: After a few minutes :: *CO* Sickbay is fully functional and ready to go.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Just saying, we do this as a team.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: grins and can't help himself now. :: XO: You can be my deputy anytime, sir.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: No thanks, I don't like to play dress up.

OPS_Nash says:
::smiles to herself at the XO's last comment.::

Host FCO-Candoit says:
::slaps his hand over his mouth to keep the CTO from hearing him laugh::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: grimaces and shakes his head. :: XO: I walked into that one, didn't I?

OPS_Nash says:
::accidentally lets a little laugh come through::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: As always. ::heads back to his station to go over the sensor logs::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Oh don't you start.

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  Oh, you're doing just fine on your own.  ::smiles::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: And I have plenty of room on my "Breakfast" list for a certain FCO too.  Just you watch yourself.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Just you wait till that little one is out and about.  You are so going back on the list.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Keep the ship at best possible speed.  I want to get there before word of our departure does.

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  I'm surprised you took me off that list. I rather somewhat enjoyed being part of "The Breakfast Club."

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@::what is that man doing?  Has he lost all his senses?::

CMO_McDonald says:
:: goes back into the lab and continues working on the virus re engineering it ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO/ CNS: If LoDuca is using those stations as re-supply depots, will he use them as a staging area as well in your opinions?

Host FCO-Candoit says:
OPS:  Breakfast club, Ma’am? ::puzzled::

OPS_Nash says:
FCO:  Long story.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Captain, can I have a word with you in the Ready Room?

CNS_Wells says:
CO: I wouldn't think so, Sir. Part of LoDuca's success has been in that he never stays in one place to long.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Certainly.  
XO: You have the Bridge.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Then we better get there fast.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Perhaps, but I think he is not as well organized. Aye sir.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
ACTION:  As the CTO has requested a conference with the CO, his sensors detect a ship in close proximity to the Cherokee.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Sir, I've got a ship in close proximity.  Can't get an ID on her yet but I'll do what I can.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Active Scan, let's find out who it is.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Active Scan Aye sir.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: engages the Active Short Range scanners. ::

Host FCO-Candoit says:
ACTION:  A Romulan Warbird decloaks and moves in front of the Cherokee, then  waves it wings.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Raal?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
::arches his eyebrows at the Warbird. :: CO: Sir, it’s a very friendly Warbird.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Either that or the pilot is VERY drunk.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: That's a good guess.  
CTO: I believe you wanted to see me?  ::Walks to the Ready Room and enters.::

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Aye, Sir ::Watches him go::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
::nods, pulling a junior officer to take over for him and walks to the RR. :: CO: After you sir.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
XO:  Isn't anyone going to answer, to make sure it is Raal?

CMO_McDonald says:
:: walks over to the console in the lab :: COM:SB33: Admiral Alexander please. Tell her its Lennier McDonald.

CNS_Wells says:
::Wonders if he is about to meet the notorious Raal::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Waits for the door to close.::  CTO: What can I do for you?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: walks in after the Captain and makes sure the door is shut and hits the lock before turning to the Captain.:: CO: Captain.  Answer me honestly.  Your pulling a Kirk, aren't you?

Host XO_Worthington says:
FCO: We are under a Hard blackout. Only the CO can break radio silence.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
XO:  Aye Sir... I didn't know if this applied to your friends or not.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Computer> CMO: Off Ship Communications are currently Inoperative.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: waits for something to happen but then remembers about the blackout :: Self; Bloody bad timing.

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  Commander, someone is trying to use the com.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Never met the man.  I'm just doing my duty and ending a threat to the Federation.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: continues working on the retrovirus ::

Host XO_Worthington says:
OPS: Find out who. I want that man questioned.

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  Yes, Sir.  ::begins her search.::

Host FCO-Candoit says:
::is sooooooooo glad he didn't make that mistake!::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: On Stardate 8406.01, then Admiral James T. Kirk took the USS Enterprise without Starfleet Authorization with several of his bridge crew to "rescue" a fellow crewmember who had been stranded on a forbidden planet.  Captain, I think your doing the same thing.  Starfleet doesn't know what we’re doing, do they?

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Do you think someone from this ship is trying to warn LoDuca?

Host FCO-Candoit says:
XO:  Sir, the Warbird is cloaking again.  ::not sure if he should say anything else.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: All I know is we are on a mission, and under the fullest blackout.  And I am certain Starfleet knows what we are doing.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: gives the CO an intense look. :: CO: I understand sir.  I just don't like being kept out of the loop.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CNS: It is very possible. I can't imagine why someone would try to break the blackout.

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Neither can I.

OPS_Nash says:
::finding out who tried to use the com::  XO:  Um Commander, I have that information you asked for.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
XO:  Perhaps someone just forgot?  I know I did.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: undoes the lock and exits the RR, not really happy with the CO's answer, but willing to give the Caitian the benefit of the doubt. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: You know what to do.  I'll make sure you have all you need to know.

CNS_Wells says:
FCO: The Commander can't take that chance. It needs to be looked into.

Host XO_Worthington says:
OPS: Have the person's info passed on to the CTO so he can investigate.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
CNS: I understand Sir... ::sighs::

Host FCO-Candoit says:
::feels really sorry if someone just forgot::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: takes his station and immediately notes the report of an attempt to use communications. :: Computer: Who tried to broadcast a communication off ship?

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  Yes, sir, don't you want to know as well?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Takes a minute to access the computer and check on a few situations.::

Host FCO-Candoit says:
ACTION:  The information flashes across the CTO's screen.  It was the CMO calling Starbase 33.

Host XO_Worthington says:
OPS: I will wait for the report.

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  Yes, Sir.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CMO*: Doctor, with all due respect, are you aware that under a full communication black out, we cannot contact ANYONE?

CNS_Wells says:
FCO: Besides forgetting an important order from the Captain is kind of a feeble excuse, wouldn't you say. It could even be deadly ::Smiles at the FCO::

CMO_McDonald says:
*CTO* I am, Just with what’s going through my mind, forgot about the blackout.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CMO*: That kind of selective amnesia is going to get someone killed Doc.  Don't forget again.  Hazzard out!

Host XO_Worthington says:
::smiles as he hears the CNS's response::

CMO_McDonald says:
:: grumbles at the CTO's curtness. Goes back to work.  Reminds self, Be even more hard on the CTO next time he's in for a physical.::

CNS_Wells says:
::Goes back to his console::

Host FCO-Candoit says:
CNS:  I get your point Sir... ::dang everyone is so uptight!::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: growls about absentminded blue shirts as he resumes his station. :: XO: Why is it so hard for anyone with a blue shirt to remember even the most basic of security orders?

OPS_Nash says:
::she prepares a report of her findings to the XO, that it was the CMO who tried to use the com., upon completing it, she forwards it to his station.::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Captain, what should we do about Casper the friendly Warbird out there?

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: I don't know. Maybe we should post more security around sick bay, just in case.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: I should make them complete the Standard Planetary Survival Qualification again.  Should get their attention.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Walking back on the Bridge.::  CTO: Nothing needs to be done.  She knows what she's doing out there.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::gets the OPS report and forwards it to the CTO::

Host FCO-Candoit says:
::groans and hopes he is NOT included in that::

CNS_Wells says:
::Wonders if he was a bit too stern with the FCO. Is still a bit steamed up about a few things.  No he was right in what he said to him, that how they learn::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Sir, you really want me to go through the paperwork on this?  I mean, I've already spoken to the CMO.

CNS_Wells says:
CTO: Excuse me!!!

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Present company exempted.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Someone violated a direct order from the Captain, what do you think?

CNS_Wells says:
CTO: Something about blue shirts? Don't start with me.  That's better.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ XO: Someone did what?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Self: Oh this is just going to be one of those days I wished I didn't get out of my rack.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: The CMO attempted to break the Radio silence.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CMO*: Doctor McDonald, your needed on the bridge.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
::ut oh::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO/XO: Figured I'd bring him up here so you can talk to him personally.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Of all the... this is going to be a long trip if we can't go half an hour without this happening.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
::leans over to whisper to OPS::  OPS:  It is always this tense?  When I was last on the bridge, it wasn't anything like this now!

CMO_McDonald says:
*CTO* Very well.  ::Immediately cuts the comm, leaves the isolation lab and heads for the bridge ::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: looks a bit surprised at the reaction. :: OPS: Did the CMO just get snippy with me?  Oh he so did not get snippy with me.

OPS_Nash says:
FCO:  Oh this, this is what we call a "Light Loaded Day."  Just wait, you ain't seen nothing yet.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO/XO: Sirs, with your permission, I'll handle the Doc.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
OPS:  Hmmm, perhaps I should call in sick tomorrow?  ::really is getting sick to his stomach::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Can I have use of your Ready Room sir.  This kinda conversation might be best held in private.

CNS_Wells says:
::Is glad the CMO is being taken away from his "work" ::

OPS_Nash says:
FCO:  No, no, if I can work like this... ::she rubs her swollen abdomen::  You sure can work too.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Granted.  But once you've spoken to him, make certain that any such attempts are fully looked into and followed up on.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: You got it sir.

Host FCO-Candoit says:
#<Raal> ::if pacing would help, she would.  Why isn't the Cherokee responding to their hails?::

CMO_McDonald says:
:: Arrives on the bridge :: Looking around :: CTO: Lets get this over with. I've got work to do..

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CMO: Captain's Ready Room. :: moves to enter and lets the CMO enter first. ::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: What are we going to do about Raal?

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Yeah? When do I get to meet this wonder woman I’ve heard so much about?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: I'll deal with it soon.  Short range communications are easier to fully secure once we're out of over splash range with local systems.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: Heads towards the Ready Room and looks at Tio with a sidelong look and Nods ::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Aye sir. Let's just hope she doesn't leave.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: walks into the Ready Room and closes the door, leaving the CMO and himself in privacy. :: CMO: First off, you do realize you violated the Captain's express order of communication black out?  I am in my full right to bust you down to Ensign and have you washing out petree dishes with a toothbrush, so lose that glare right now!

Host FCO-Candoit says:
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