Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10801.20 The Cat House Part 4

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as SM and S’Mole
Mark Haslam as XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard and Lt_Miller
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
Rob Bindles as FCO_ENS_ Zdunovski
Christine Sheed as CEO_Ens_Pasco
Steve Gelhorn as CMO_Cmdr_McDonald 
Zach Farland as CNS_Wells 
Steve Weller as CIV_Ayidee 

Absent
Brandon Mitcham as CO_Worthington 

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Previously on Star Trek : Cherokee.  Fleeing the Cardassian patrols while trapped 25 years in the past, the crew made their way to a mysterious planet in the badlands, only to discover that they had not been the first ones there in the first place.  Medical Supplies and Abandoned structures were found.  Meanwhile the Chief Science Officer with his wife and the Chief Engineering officer worked on a solution to returning the time adjacent crew back to their present.  But time so to speak, was not on their side, as a Cardassian Frigate entered the system.

Host S’Mole says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CIV_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, watching the course of the Cardassian vessel.::  XO: Keeping all passive sensors on the Cardassian vessel.

Host S’Mole says:
::rolled into a ball with her 4 kittens sleeping next to her::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: Sits down in the Captain's chair and checks over the ship's status briefly. ::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Pushing anti-grav cart with the parts of Borg technology to the nearest Turbolift.::

CMO_McDonald says:
:: looking down at the new mother and litter of kits :: smiles softly :: Self: well that’s a first for me. Not delivered Caitian kits before.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: Good, send all course extrapolation to the FCO so we can anticipate any course changes that frigate might make.

CNS_Wells says:
::On bridge at his place::

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::Follows the CSO as they head towards the Deflector control with the cart::

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
::is walking behind the CSO::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Enters the TL.:: TL: Deflector Control.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Points ears. Tension rises to a sound level.::

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: Aye sir.  For what it's worth, our ship should be far better suited to the environment out there.  Twenty Five years ago, relatively speaking, the Badlands seemed a much more deadly place.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Checks console.::

CMO_McDonald says:
:: smiles softly and heads for the bridge ::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: Well..25 years or not.  All it will take is 4 seconds for that Spoon-goon to spot us and wreck everything.
:: catches himself and shakes his head. :: 
CIV: Sorry.  Cardassian.  I have to watch that.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Watches as OPS and CEO enter and the lift doors shut and they begin moving to their destination.::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CSO*: Commander, progress report on your little project?

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::grins at the Nash's as the TL starts to move::

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: That's understood, on both counts.  Ship just seems to be passing through, not making any sign they see us.  Or are even looking.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
OPS/CSO: I hope this is as simple as we have planned it to be.

CSO_Nash says:
*XO*: We have got all our goodies and are heading to Deflector Control, Commander.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Ensign, lets see if we can plan ahead and see if there are any other planetary bodies we can use to hide behind in case our friend out their gets a bit too curious.

CNS_Wells says:
::Is pleased XO caught himself::

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
CEO:  When Kevin gets something on his mind to do, he does it, no matter what it takes.  After all he got me, didn't he.  ::smiles::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CSO*:  Good to know, Commander.  If you don't have anything for Operations, can you have her come up to the bridge?  I can use her help with something I have in mind.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO: I have made a route further into the badlands.  On our way in a second, if you want me.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::smiles and chuckles::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The Cardassian ship continues past the planet.  But what is their patrol route?

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
OPS: He sure did

CMO_McDonald says:
:: Arriving on the bridge Lennier heads for the command deck :: stands just off to the side of the XO observing ::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS:  I had the probes set up to send out false ship signals in case we might have to distract them.  Then I thought better, seeing as the Cardassians are about as tenacious as I am.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Smiles to his wife.:: OPS: Duty calls I'm afraid :: Hugs her tightly.::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS:  Would something resembling a more natural phenomena be more safe to use in your opinion?

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: Ship is leaving the planet.  Still no sign they're looking for anything.  Possibly a routine patrol.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
::returns the hug::  CSO:  Well, I guess so. I wonder what the dear boy got on his mind this time.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV:  See if you can ascertain what that route is.  We could anticipate new hiding spots if we could figure that out.

CSO_Nash says:
*XO*: Understood.  She'll be on her way as soon as we reach Deflector Control.

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Agreed. We don't want to do anything to draw attention to ourselves.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: And I'd rather avoid a fight if we don't need to be in one.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Programs a fast route out of the system. And a third one on a different path.::

CSO_Nash says:
OPS: With that one no telling. :: Grins and looks at both OPS and the CEO with mirth in his eyes.::

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: Understood.  Will do best I can without using active sensors.  Seeing a sensor ping will tip them off as quick as seeing us.

CNS_Wells says:
XO: We have more advanced technology than they do. Couldn't something be devised to interfere with their sensors?

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
::laughs::

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO: I have programmed a fast way out of here, and a different route in to the system.  Check your console to see the routes.

CIV_Ayidee says:
CNS: Not according to Algernon.  By strictest interpretation at least.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: That’s why I'm calling OPS up here.  She's our expert on communications and such.  Maybe a white noise generator or something similar.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
CSO: I would say I agree with you there. I never know what to expect from our XO.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Works on another way out and sends that to the XO as well::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: taps his armrest display and smiles. :: FCO: Good thinking on route number two, Ensign.  Daring and inventive.

CNS_Wells says:
XO/CIV: Well as a last resort. Hopefully they wont see us and just buzz off.

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: That my young friend is an understatement. :: Chuckles.::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Cardassians are not known to be lackluster in their diligence.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO: you are welcome sir. Two in, two out.

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Nor do they like to waste their time, Sir.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
Self: Is it ever!

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV/FCO/CNS: Right now gentleman, lets concentrate on remaining as inconspicuous as possible.  I'll even volunteer to go out and put a big cardboard box over the ship if that would help. :: grins as he tries to lighten the mood on the bridge. ::

CIV_Ayidee says:
CNS: Agreed.  At this point in history, if we're caught disrupting the time line will seem secondary to our own situation.

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: Better to use aluminum.  Might survive the environment longer.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: smiles as he shifts in his seat a little. ::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Prepares for a long tedious setup and programming job. Feels the TL begin to slow and takes a deep breath.:: OPS: I guess this is where we part company, my dear. :: Gives her another hug and a quick peck see you on the bridge 25 years in the future when we implement this.

CNS_Wells says:
::Looks at the XO:: XO: Well, if you are going out there you better wear a disguise, I'll get your big nose and glasses.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO: I am not sure if that is some space dust over there, ::Points into a direction on the View Screen.:: But if I flame the thrusters 2 times we drift over there and I bet it will help us to hide ourselves a bit better for their scanners.

conversation.
Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: chuckles as he tries to relax. :: FCO: I'll keep that in mind in case we need to.
CIV: Range to Cardassian Vessel, Commander?

CNS_Wells says:
FCO: So, what are the Cardassians doing now?

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
::returns the hug and peck as she makes the detour to the Bridge as ordered::

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
*XO*:  On my way now.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Turns his head a round and nods.::

CMO_McDonald says:
:: silently watching the XO to assess his capabilities.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*OPS*: Thank you Commander. We'll be waiting for you.

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: Shall we? :: Moves toward the control room door.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
*XO*:  I can hardly wait.

CIV_Ayidee says:
FCO: What if we bring it to us?  Not that far, charged particles might be attracted...  ::Turns to sensor reading on Cardassian vessel.::  
XO: About 90 million kilometers and still moving away.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO: Well they have passed us, but they have not seen us so far.  They are on the good side of the planet. But I am not sure if they turn the ship along this side.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
CSO: Certainly.  ::Follows the CSO to the control room door, thinking about how to best alter the Capacitor Linkage::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CMO: Doc,  how are our newest guests fairing? :: turns his head to face the doctor.::

CMO_McDonald says:
:: moves to the upper area of the bridge to avoid the XO noticing him evaluating him ::

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
CIV:  Sir, that is another idea.  yeah, I can point the ship so, that the deflector dish is pointed that way.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Looks to the CEO.:: CEO: This will be a pretty technical and drawn out assembly process so time is not necessarily of the essence as long as it is done correctly.::

CMO_McDonald says:
XO: Doing well. Mom and kits are resting at the moment.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
::after a few moments, she exits the Turbolift onto the Bridge::  XO:  You beckoned, Sir?

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Just keep us in their sensor shadow, Ensign.  And think positive thoughts.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
CSO: I agree, better to leave late and get there in one piece than end up who knows when, or worse, in little itty bitty pieces.

CNS_Wells says:
::Watching the CMO doing a secret agent impression on the bridge::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As OPS takes her seat, communication from the Cardassian ship in picked up by the Cherokee.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Moves through the control room and goes to the main power coupling for the Deflector dish.::

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO: We are just a drift, around the planet. But it is now or never, as we getting away from that dust.

CIV_Ayidee says:
::Scans the nearest dust cloud to determine it's charge.::  XO/ FCO: Don't need the main deflector.  Ionize the hull the way the really primitive starships did, and it should come to us.  As long as the ionization has the correct charge.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: Smiles and stands up. :: OPS: Yes I did.  How well do you think you and Commander Ayidee can whip up some fake "sensor anomalies" to draw attention away from us in case we need it.  Nothing that would get them spooked.  Just get their attention away from us?

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: My thoughts exactly.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Set us up so we can use that dust to our advantage, Ensign.  Nothing fancy, just ease us in.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: Can we maneuver the ship so as not to be detected?

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO: Yes. ::Sets ship to rotate and place it for optimum position. Very small hits of the thrusters are used.::  We are in position.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
XO:  Possibly  ::as she assumes her post and gets settled, she detects a communication from the Cardassian Ship::  XO:  I just picked up a routine communication from that Cardassian ship to Tarok Nor.  Nothing unusual, all routine, nothing to report.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Sets the anti-grav there and moves with the CEO back to the control board.:: CEO: If you will reroute power from this conduit, please.

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: Not a problem, should be able to pull it in from there.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Cancel that maneuver, Ensign.
CIV: Ionize the hull and do exactly that.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: sits down beside the XO in the available seat ::

CIV_Ayidee says:
::Ionizes the hull, slowly increasing charge until dust starts coming our way.::

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::nods and gets to work on the conduit, rerouting the power to suit their needs::

CNS_Wells says:
ALL: So, now they can just go away now, right?  

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: I wouldn't mind it one bit.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  The sooner the better.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Stops all rotating actions. Ship is still floating around the planet:: XO: Action cancelled, but I did not plan to fly to there, only rotate so the dust will be covered all around.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: walks over to the Tactical station and looks over the sensor data. :: CIV: Can we in any way boost the range of our passive sensors>  Maybe give us a bit more warning in case we have more company.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The dust debris begin covering the Cherokee.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Begins assembling the focusing equipment leaving the gaps for the CEO's additions for her to set into place::

CNS_Wells says:
All: Give Mr. Nash a chance to get his Borg thingy working and then we can get out of here.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  And he will.

CMO_McDonald says:
CNS: But the question being, will it interface with our systems properly?

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
CSO: With the capacitor linkage I grabbed I should also be able to reduce any excess energy signatures we may produce. I hope.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
CMO:  Kevin will find a way, Doc.

CNS_Wells says:
CMO: If Kevin Nash has anything to do with it, it will. The guys a real brainiac.

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: Excellent thinking Ensign. And please call me Kevin.

CNS_Wells says:
::Looks over to Mrs. Nash and gives her a wink::

CMO_McDonald says:
ALL: I know, just a thought to plant in the backs of your heads.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: slowly walks over from one station to another, making sure everything is working in proper order. ::

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: Passive sensors are dependent on signals coming to us.  Unless we lay probes out to pick up the signal earlier, but that would cause more danger than it's likely worth.

CNS_Wells says:
CMO: Well, let's think positive then. It costs less.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Checks flight tools, if the debris is not hindering the controls. They are fine.::

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
CSO: Sure. Kevin. In which case, I insist you call me Liiana.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: No...I don't want to run the risk that someone picks up on our probes.  I guess I will have to be happy with what we have.   Thanks though.

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: Another ship entering the area.  Barzan trader, looks to be "short cutting" through the badlands.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: How close will his course take him to us?

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO/CIV: Flight Control is good to go. No problems expected by the dust.

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: Very good Liiana :: Grins.::

CNS_Wells says:
All: Seems to be a high traffic area.

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: Uncertain, but if I were plotting a course, I'd try to use the planet as a brief "shelter" from the ionization.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO/CIV: Isn't there a moon where we can hide in?

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::steps back from the conduit nodding, then takes up the bi-spatial capacitor linkage and starts to work on the alterations she had in mind:: CSO: The power has been rerouted.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Standby to maneuver, Ensign.

CNS_Wells says:
CIV: Are you thinking we should land on the planet?

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO: Yes sir.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: I think we just found out who's medical supplies we discovered a little while ago.  Any other ships in the immediate area?

CMO_McDonald says:
ALL: Does the Cherokee even have the ability to make a planet side landing?

CIV_Ayidee says:
CNS: No, I'm thinking that the planet tends to pull in a good amount of the ionization.  Skirt the atmosphere and your shields get a break.
XO: Not as far as I can detect.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::mutters to herself as she realizes some of the alterations won't work, trying to figure out an alternative::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Ensign, maneuver the Cherokee to put the planet between us and our guests.  Nice and easy, use the planets atmospheric properties to mask our presence as much as possible.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Looks over the connections and sees that they are correct and proper.:: CEO: So far so good. All connections look up to specs.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO: Yes sir. thrusters are rolling, but gently, they must not hear us.

CIV_Ayidee says:
FCO: Might help to deteriorate our orbit, look like we're a cloud being pulled into the atmosphere.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Thrusters go on and off in quick short series.::
XO: I can fly about into the ionosphere of the planet, if I am correct?

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Just enough so that the atmospheric kick back masks our presence from there sensors.  Any more and we risk getting flare-ups from atmospheric friction.

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: Also those additions are an improvement on the design. I suggest you publish your efforts here.

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: Increasing the Ionization.  Should draw more dust in, make getting close dangerous to them.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO: Our ship is at a controlled drift. They cannot spot us. And the thrusters are not needed for the upcoming time

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: See if you can monitor that Barzan ship's comm traffic.  We might be able to listen in and figure out their next move.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
CSO: Fantastic, now if only I could work out what I should be doing here. My initial ideas just aren't going to work quite as I had planned.  But I'm still on it. ::chuckles and looks back down at the work in front of her::

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
XO:  Sure thing.  ::begins yet another task at hand::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The freighter can no longer see the Cherokee, but sensors show it has not exited the other side of the planet as it should have done.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: Good idea.  Just make sure that it doesn't hinder our ability to make like a tree and leave in a hurry.

CNS_Wells says:
CIV: What does that dust do to the Cherokee, besides make us sneeze?

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: pats OPS shoulder and grins. :: OPS: Thanks for lending a hand up here.  Appreciate it.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
CIV: If you add more dust, we will look like a rock.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
XO:  Just doing my job.  By the way, I cannot get any signals from that Barzan ship.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
Self: Smiles at the last sentence. How stupid must that sound.

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: Ship has remained in the shadow of the planet longer than anticipated.  She may be establishing an orbit.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: frowns a bit. :: OPS: We should at least be picking them up as they pass by.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: How certain are you of that?

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
CSO: I know our primary purpose is to find a way to get us back. I mean forward. But there’s no point in that if something happens to us in the process. You have any ideas maybe Kevin?

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
XO:  One would think that.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::indicates the capacitor linkage and shrugs::

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: Unless she reversed course, or crashed.  Otherwise we'd see some signs of it's departure.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: walks over to the command chair and sits down, keeping his outward appearance cool and collected. :: CIV: I do not believe this is a cargo stop off point for these guys.  Were we able to get a ID signal from that ship?

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
Self: And their flight path. So we can find a different hiding place when they are moving out.

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: Just use your talents.  There is always a solution we just have to use all we have learned and read and adapt different schools of thought to it. Kind of like the technology we are using.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: looks at the face of our XO :: leans in and whispers :: XO: Mark, best be prepared I have a bad feeling.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CMO: So am I.  That’s why I want to check to see if we pulled an ID off that ship.

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: No signal on the passive sensors.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: How much you want to bet that these guys are smugglers?

CMO_McDonald says:
XO: Want me to watch over Tactical or anything?

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::Nods and takes a deep breath, clearing her mind and setting it back to the task at hand:: 
CSO: Thanks, I guess I'm just a bit nervous about this.

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Well, if they are it's no concern of ours.

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: I'm not a gambler.  No betting from me.  Could also be resistance, fugitives for other reasons, any number of things.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
CIV: I have been calculating their flight path. It might help us, find a better hiding place, until we are finished with what we want to do.

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: Understandable. How is assembly coming?

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Not entirely.  We didn't find any evidence of a cargo stash here in our present time.  So I'm willing to bet that somewhere along the line these guys got pinched.  And the Cardassians are regularly patrolling this area.  I think that bad feeling is contagious.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
CSO: I think I've worked out how I can do this, just a couple of minutes more and I should be done. ::nods, smiling::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: I think we might need a new hiding spot soon, Commander.

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: Will be risky.  Lots of pockets out there sensors won't punch into, but many of them shields won't stand up to either.

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: Good, we'll bring it up to half power and see what we've got. I don't want to be too overconfident about this.

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Let's wait a bit and see what they do.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: Noted.  I just don't want to be here if the Cardassians come back to bust this little operation up.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::Picks up the linkage and smiles::
CSO: That’s it!  Now, this needs to be mounted between the power supply and the focusing equipment in order to most efficiently ease the transformation of energy and to mask energy signatures.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CSO*: Commander, how’s that very expensive tinker toy coming along?

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: Proceed.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
::shifts to find a more comfortable position.::

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: We could allow the ship to break orbit, but without a safe port, it might increase our chances of being found.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
:: stands and makes her way over to add the linkage to the device::

CSO_Nash says:
*XO*: We are just about finished with the assembly. We'll do a limited power test to see if it will interface properly and I'll get back to you on that.

Host Trish says:
ACTION:  A communication is detected between the Barzan ship and one of its shuttles.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: Understood.  For now we'll stay put and pretend were just one big bunch of nothing.

CNS_Wells says:
XO: If something is going down between the Cardies and this other ship, maybe it was suppose to happen, us being here or not. As long as they ain't seen us...

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CSO*: Outstanding.  You get this to work and I'm buying you and the CEO a drink.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
::she detects a communication between the Barzan ship and one of its shuttles.::

CSO_Nash says:
*XO*: Can we hold you to that, Commander?

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::does a second check to make sure all the linkage is properly installed, and casts a glance over the rest of the work::
CSO: Well, here we are, nothing left to do but give it a tryout.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO: The Cherokee tumbles around the planet like those other chunks of rock. ::Smile from ear to ear.::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CSO*: I think you'll do well enough to keep your holding to the OPS officer.
OPS: Something wrong, Commander?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Sighs.:: CEO: By all means steps behind and to the right of the control panel.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
::she hears the report from the shuttle to the main ship::  XO:  Commander, I just picked a comm from one the Barzan ship's shuttle reporting back to the main ship.  They mentioned something about things looking like they left it and that the Orion boys should be happy with the supplies that they are leaving behind today.

CMO_McDonald says:
:: perks up at the comment by the OPS officer ::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Orions.  That confirms it.  Smugglers.  Good catch Kyleigh.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::steps back to the control and looks at Kevin and smiles::
CSO: Let's do this.

CSO_Nash says:
::Looks to the CEO and nods.::

CMO_McDonald says:
XO: Uh oh.. You know what that means Mark.. T r o u b l e.

Host Trish says:
ACTION:  An unknown spike in the relays overloads what the CEO and CSO were trying to accomplish.  The control panel flashes red.

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: Turn it off. ::Grumbles.::

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::Hits the control panel shutting down the power::
CSO: Drat!

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CMO: Don't I know it.

CSO_Nash says:
:: looks at the Tricorder data that appears when the spike happened.:: CEO: I got what just happened here and I agree.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Keep a sharp eye on our friends, see if you can get anything out of their communications that might identify them.

CNS_Wells says:
::Gives CMO a look and a grin:: CMO: You sure spread sunshine, don't you?

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
CSO: What on earth was it?  ::looks over the Tricorder data::

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
XO:  Sure thing, Boss.

CMO_McDonald says:
*MO* McCarthy: Get sickbay ready. We could have  a problem.

CMO_McDonald says:
CNS: Of course I do..

CNS_Wells says:
::Laughs::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: winces at the "Boss" comment :: OPS: You've been waiting all day for that, haven't you.

CMO_McDonald says:
<MO McCarthy>: *CMO* Yes Sir.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
XO:  Well, if the shoes fits…  ::smiles.::

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: We missed a connection somewhere or your idea is right but needs to be focused more. ::Ponders.:: But what would they have on a Borg Sphere that we don't have here I mean we have faced and defeated a cube.

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: What they're doing is largely irrelevant.  We could hear that they're about to kidnap the Federation Council and sell them into slavery and we couldn't do a thing about it.

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: Do you think that was big enough to be detected?

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: Well.  Not necessarily.  Since we know in our timeline that no such kidnapping took place.  Who's to say we didn't stop them?

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
CSO: It may well be, it did spike above the desired levels I have had engineering maintaining.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: I just want to know if these guys mysteriously disappeared around this time.  Would help to figure out if their hidey hole got discovered.

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Don't you go start getting creative. 

CSO_Nash says:
*XO*: Commander, initial test was a bust we either have a missing connection or the power isn't focused enough and there was a spike down here did anything spike up there?

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: Not accurate, we cannot interfere.  The rules are explicit on this.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::Gets to checking over her work on the capacitor linkage, wondering if the problem is in there::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: looks to CIV :: CIV: Are we leaking any energy spikes?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Goes over his assembly and checks for missing connections in the assembly proper.::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CSO*: Were investigating now.  Is the CEO alright?  And yourself? :: winces as he tries to be a bit more professional. ::

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: One peak.  Likely would be lost in the ambient radiation.

CSO_Nash says:
*XO*: We are fine, just a little disgusted and we are going over the assembly as we speak.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::follows her work back up to the power supply checking over everything::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: Likely?  Keep monitoring for any signs that they DID pick us up.  Just to be safe.

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: Of course.

Host Trish says:
ACTION:  OPS picks up another transmission from the shuttle.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Has checked the assembly and finds nothing then moves the Tricorder to the control panel.:: CEO: Take a look at this. :: Shows her the scan.::

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::continues her check right back to the control console::
CSO: Yes, I just picked up on that myself. We have a bad relay.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
::she picks up another transmission from the shuttle::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Any change in com traffic from the smugglers?

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
XO:  One moment, I am getting one now.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Stand by on my word, Ensign.

CNS_Wells says:
Self: Oh great.

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: Keeping it simple we should have checked the control panel as well. ::Looks at her and splits into a sheepish grin.::

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO: Yes sir.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
XO:  Shuttle has landed, being unloaded, and  the word is that other shuttles are bringing the reminder of the merchandise down.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::chuckles::  CSO: I never even thought to, but then I was feeling a little over eager.

CNS_Wells says:
::Sigh of relief::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: lets a sigh of relief out and grins. :: FCO: Stand down Ensign.

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: Also could this be too much of a power drain for standard relay fuses? We might have to use a Borg relay switch as well.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
Self: Sigh XO: Yes sir.

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: As was I. :: Grins again.::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: grins and turns to face the bridge crew. :: ALL:  Good work people.  Small setback but lets keep this up.  I'm sure that Commander Nash and Ensign Pasco will have us back home as soon as possible.  Stay frosty and lets keep our eyes open.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
CSO: I think that would be our safest option, I noticed several in stores, but didn't think to snaffle any. Did you?

CIV_Ayidee says:
XO: No other ship traffic detected.  For what it's worth, if these smugglers use this place regularly, as long as they're here, I'd guess the Cardassians won't be.

CNS_Wells says:
All: Okay, we dodged a bullet. See?  Think positive. Now we just wait for them all to go away.

CSO_Nash says:
CEO: No But I'm sure we could have one sent to us. I'll get one of my assistants to fetch it for us.

Host Trish says:
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