USS Cherokee 10802.17 The Cat House Part 7

Starring 
Steve Weller as Acting SM and CIV_Ayidee 
Brandon Mitcham as CO_Worthington 
Mark Haslam as XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard 

Rob Bindles as FCO_ENS_ Zdunovski
Christine Sheed as CEO_Ens_Pasco
Zach Farland as CNS_Wells 

Absent
Trish Yarborough, SM and Executive Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash 
Steve Gelhorn as CMO_Cmdr_McDonald 

CO_Worthington says:
Captain's Log Stardate 10802.17.

The crew of the Cherokee continues to work diligently on completing their tasks for the voyage home. In the meantime the Away Team continues on course and we await good news.

Host aSM_Steve says:
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CNS_Wells says:
::On the bridge commanding from his own chair::

CO_Worthington says:
::in Engineering, looking at the Borg technology::

CIV_Ayidee says:
@::In Lyncis Pride, monitoring sensors.:: XO: Still nothing definitive on sensors.  But getting a lag from the ship's link.  Probably due to the interference.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: continues to monitor the various Ship's systems from his station, maintaining an image of calm as he looks to the other two crew members with him. :: CIV: Anyway to clear that up or perhaps compensate for the interference?

CNS_Wells says:
::Reaches over and picks a piece of lint off the CO's chair and drops it on the floor::

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::showing off the chronoton device to the CO::
CO: So, this is it. It doesn't look like much really, but it is pretty impressive what she should be able to do.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@::At the flight console of the Lyncis Pride. Checking things out, and waiting for other commands::

CO_Worthington says:
::impressed by the technology:: CEO: I have often wondered what the Borg might accomplish if their leadership was more benevolent.

CIV_Ayidee says:
<SO_Goode> *CO*: Captain, we're still reading the Pride, but there's a bit of a delay in the transmission link, about 2 seconds or so, like the signal is having a tough time punching through.

CO_Worthington says:
CEO: Can we boost the power to communications?

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::nods:: CO: Yes sir, we have diverted some power to the Chronoton device, I can divert it back temporarily.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: brings up the communication station readout on his own console. :: CIV: Cheese and Crackers.  Radiation on the Theta scale is deep in this neck of space.   That would account for the lag in communication time.  Can we shift the frequency to compensate?  Maybe bring it to another band?

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: Not sure if we can stop it, I think the signal is getting bounced around by the energy in the Badlands.  We could increase power, which should work, but that would make the signal visible for a lot further distance.

CO_Worthington says:
CEO: Proceed.
*SO*: We are going to try boosting power, standby.

CNS_Wells says:
::Maintaining Cherokee's position using the planet to shield us from this time and its inhabitants::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: nods :: CIV: Alright, seeing as I want us as low profile as possible, were going to have to deal with the lag.  Keep an eye on it and let me know if it gets worse.
FCO: ETA to the origin point, Ensign?

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
:moves to the closest controls, working her fingers quickly over the panel to divert the power back to the communications systems::  CO: Sir, we could also try increasing power to  signal containment.

CO_Worthington says:
CEO: By all means Ensign.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: Checking sir.

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: Getting an energy spike!  Source is rather diffuse, trying to figure out what it is.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@FCO: All stop, Ensign!
:: immediately checks his station to see if he can assist in locating the energy spike. ::

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: I am noticing, something weird. It is like a burst of new energy. But we are far from the badlands. Yes sir, stop Engines.
:: Stopping engines pretty abrupt.::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@FCO: New energy? What kind of energy?

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::diverts power to signal containment:: CO: This should help cover the extra power signals.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: Sir, it might be good idea to drop the warp field.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: Inform the Cherokee of our situation.  They might need to know about this.

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: Not necessarily from one source, contacting the Cherokee.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@FCO: Do so.

CO_Worthington says:
::smiling:: CEO: Are things always so much fun down here? Maybe I should stop by more often.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@::Dropping the warp field.::

CIV_Ayidee says:
@<Scrambled> Com: Cherokee: This is the Pride, We have an unexplained energy surge going on, looking into it.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@FCO: And just for my information.  Why do you suggest dropping the Warp Field?  In case someone smarter than me asks.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::nods, grinning:: CO: I think they are sir, even when things are hectic and a little out of hand.

Host aSM_Steve says:
Action: The energy field stops when Warp goes down.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@FCO/CIV: Hmm...here's the million credit question of the day.  Were we in warp when we passed through this area of space the first time?

CNS_Wells says:
<Scrambled>COM: Lyncis Pride: Understood. Keep advised.

CO_Worthington says:
*SO*: We have boosted power, any luck?

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
CO: And of course, you are always welcome to come visit us down here.  We see too few different faces passing through.

CIV_Ayidee says:
<Goode> *CO*: Good or bad?  Signal is better, but something is going on.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@::Smiles.:: Self: Me, always me, with my stupid ideas. 
XO: Warp field is energy too. So it might get mixed up, and that can be a bad idea. Or someone one might pick up the energy spike, and come here peeking around.

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: We weren't in this ship.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: pats the FCO on the shoulder :: FCO: Good Catch nonetheless, and good thinking!

CIV_Ayidee says:
@FCO: How far from Starfleet Standard is the Warp field on this thing?

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@::Takes a very odd look, after the question of the XO.::

CO_Worthington says:
*SO*: Aye, on my way.
CEO: Sorry Ensign, I will have to cut our tour short. I will try to get back down here next chance I get.

CNS_Wells says:
::Thinks - Trent has been gone longer than I thought he would. Must be doing better than I thought.::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: No, but we have their navigation logs from when they were.  I had them downloaded to my station before we left.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@::Turns around and nods at the XO.::

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::nods:: CO: Certainly Sir.

CO_Worthington says:
::heads for the TL: TL: Bridge.

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: But was their Warp Drive active?  It was down when we got to them, wasn't it?

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: All the more reason to see if that might be the reason why it happened.   Check the Nav Logs, Tio.  Just call it a hunch.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: The Commander is right we where not on this ship. And I am not sure if the Lyncis Pride was at warp, over here.
CIV: Can we check the ship’s log?

CIV_Ayidee says:
<Goode> *CO*/ Comm: Pride: Analyzing the source of the energy emmissions, but at least a part of it was Chronoton energy.

CO_Worthington says:
::exits onto the bridge:: CNS: Status.

CNS_Wells says:
All: Captain on the bridge. 
CO: Away Team reports unknown energy spikes, they are looking into it. They have stopped.

CIV_Ayidee says:
@::Checks the Nav log from the Pride.::  
XO: Looks like their engines were down.

CO_Worthington says:
CNS: Energy spikes?  Do they have any idea what is causing the spikes?

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: Before or after they hit this region of space?

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Not yet, Sir.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@FCO: Check the ship's logs to see what they attempted to do to rectify the warp engine malfunction.  If it wasn't the warp field itself, it might have been something after that.

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: Takes a lot of energy to start up a Warp Core.  More efficient to keep it running at low power, even if not traveling FTL.  Warp was active.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: Do a quick scan of that energy spike.  Anything time/spatial related?

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: Yes sir.
::Starts digging into the ships computer.::

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: That's what Goode reported.  Can't analyze the stuff good enough on this crate, but he's analyzing as stuff comes in.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: We have a scrambled channel ready, if you want to ask for an update. I'm sure they are on top of it.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV:  The answer is here.  Staring us right in the face.  I can almost see it.

CO_Worthington says:
COM: Lyncis Pride: What is the status there Mr. Hazzard?

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: Sir I do not find much regarding this. There was not much, not worth the effort to fix it, if it worked fine.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::watches the various readings from the signal containment flashing across the panel in front of her::

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: Getting the analysis from the ship.  This might be the source of the eyes you're staring back at.  Energy isn't that far off "text book" for temporal rifts, although exact data from the start of such things is kind of rare.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
COM: Cherokee : Captain, We've encountered an energy field that seems to react to the Warp Field of operating Warp Cores.  We're investigating the situation with as much caution as necessary.  Were close to something.  I can feel it.
CIV: So would it be possible for the combination of an active Warp Core and the energy were seeing to actually cause a rift in time/space?

CO_Worthington says:
COM: Lyncis Pride: Keep me updated Mr. Hazzard, remember to be cautious. We can't get home if your team gets fried.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@COM: Cherokee: Understood sir.  Lyncis out.

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: Quite, like the Anti Matter explosion that opens a Quantum Torpedo blast.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: So your saying that this is a natural phenomenon?

CNS_Wells says:
::Nods in agreement at CO's statement::

CO_Worthington says:
CNS: I have a bad feeling about this. I wonder kind of annomoly is at play here.

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: Partially.  Cause may be artificial, but the effect could be deemed natural.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@Self: Natural or not. I want to go home.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@FCO: You and me both, Ensign.
CIV: Theories, Tio?

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: Have to test it, see if it is indeed a Temporal Rift on the edge of opening.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: At least we may be able to rule out any foul play from anyone, if it is a natural phenomenon.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: How do you recommend we go about doing that?

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: You have very good ears. I might watch my tongue next time. ::Big grin, while turning around.::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: Alright.  We know it reacts to active Warp Cores.  We could use one of the shuttles from the Cherokee to fly through the rift with it active, see if it comes out the other side?

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Now that you have seen Commander Nash' Borg machine, do you think it can get us home, Sir?

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: Have to get the fields to interact again.  Problem is that will put us inside, and we don't know if it will go forward or backwards again.  Need a way to open it...that might work.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: Well...we've got an active Warp Core on this ship.  And we know where the area of space is.  We COULD open it ourselves.

CO_Worthington says:
CNS: I think it is very likely to work, reading over some tech manuals it appears we have enough power to use it. Now we just have to hope we don't blow out the warp core.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Aye, Sir. Wouldn't want to do that. 

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: Risky, and as you just said, there is a way to do it by remote piloted craft.  A shuttle can be better prepared as well.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@FCO: Ensign, how good are you at remote piloting?

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@CIV: Well why a shuttle?  Why can't we have a look? Without the Warp Core? Or is the rift too small?

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: Inform the Cherokee of our findings.  See if we can get the Captain to bite on sending a shuttle to our location, unmanned.

CO_Worthington says:
CNS: Especially since the Away Team is not here to get out and push. ::smiles::

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: Well... not to bad sir. Had a 9.9 at the last test.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: turns back and stops as he registers what the FCO just said. :: FCO: Wait a minute?  9.9?

CNS_Wells says:
::Smiles, too::

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: Yes, out of 10.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: nods and turns back and looks at the CIV. :: CIV: 9.9.  He beat my frelling score at the academy.  When did I get so old?

CIV_Ayidee says:
@::Nods.::  COMM: Cherokee: This is the Pride.  We think the Warp Core is opening a kind of rift, and would like to test if that is indeed correct.  Can we get a shuttle prepared with the Warp Engines set to match the alignment of the Pride?
::"Checks" the Computer.::  XO: About...10 years ago, according to Starfleet records.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: Have the CEO oversee and monitor the shuttle readings as well.  She'll be able to better decipher the readings from it.

CO_Worthington says:
COM: Lyncis Pride: We can have one for you shortly. What is your plan?

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: Everyone's a comedian on this ship.

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: Not hard, there's only 3 of us on this ship.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: You want to explain it, or should I?

CIV_Ayidee says:
@COM: Cherokee: Remote piloting of the shuttle through, try to see what happens, and which way the rift goes, if it opens.  Unmanned lowers risk greatly.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@::Chuckles.::

CO_Worthington says:
aFCO: Have a shipped prepared to the Commander's specifications, immediately.

CO_Worthington says:
<aFCO> CO: Aye Captain.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: We are never going to see that shuttle again, are we?

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@COM: Cherokee: Captain, I think the CEO should also monitor the readings as the shuttle passes through.  If the phenomenon is related to the Warp Field of our ships.  She might be better qualified to figure out just what is causing this.

CO_Worthington says:
COM: Lyncis Pride: Understood and approved. Shuttle should be ready for departure in a few minutes.

CO_Worthington says:
COM: Lyncis Pride: Agreed. I will have her on top of it.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@::Getting cramp in a leg, from sitting on the Caitian chair. So he stands up and paces a bit around.::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: grins at both the CIV and FCO. :: CIV/FCO: Nice work gentleman.  Now we get to see if this lump of coal we turned up can be polished into a gem.
CIV: Any passing ships coming our way on passive scans?

CO_Worthington says:
*CEO*: We are sending an unmanned shuttle to the Away Team to send through what appears to be a rift. Please monitor the shuttle and advise the Away Team.

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: Coal doesn't turn into gems, Sir.  Without use of a Replicator at least.

CO_Worthington says:
CNS: If they break it, it comes out of their salaries.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: sighs and looks over to the CIV. :: CIV: You know, you were never this witty when you were Captain.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@::Hears the words from the Cherokee, and takes his place as soon as possible as the cramp is over. He needs to be fit for remote flying.::

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: No, this area of space is pretty dead in this time.  Not much traffic between Bajor and the rest of the Federation, obviously.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: I was thinking of Admiral Alexander. You know how she hates having to get us yet another shuttle out of Starfleet.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
*CO*: Aye Sir.

CO_Worthington says:
CNS: I hear the FCO is pretty good at remote piloting, not as good as I was, but that is an unfair comparison.

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: And I was under a lot more pressure then.  Enough pressure to turn a lump of coal into a gem.  ::Smirks.::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: Oh, that was good.  I'm going to lock both you and Gary in a room together and just have you two snark at each other.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Yes, I really, really like that Ensign Zdunovski, he's a good officer.

CIV_Ayidee says:
@FCO: I think we should back off a bit, under thrusters.  Just in case the rift is there and opens, I'd rather see where it goes in before leaping in with all 4 paws.

CO_Worthington says:
CNS: Sometimes he makes me a little nervous, but I am sure he will surprise us all someday.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@FCO: Good idea,  reverse course, maneuvering thrusters only.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@CIV: You might be right. Backtracking on the way.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Well, I just think he needs to get his drinking under control, then he'll be fine.

CO_Worthington says:
CNS: Drinking? That doesn't sound good.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@::Fires the reverse thrusters and lets the ship float gently backwards.::

CNS_Wells says:
CO: It's okay, Sir. I've got my eye on it. No worries.

CO_Worthington says:
CNS: I hope you are right, Counselor.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: I usually am, Sir.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: Do you miss it, though?  Being Captain?

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: How far do you think, should I backtrack?

CO_Worthington says:
CNS: Well I will hold you to that then.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@FCO: about 40,000 km from the edge of where we encountered the energy field should do.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: So, how did it go with Ensign Pasco? Learn anything interesting?

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: I don't give it much thought.  I did what had to be done, and so did Starfleet.  To be honest, I spent most of my career looking up at the unattainable, not missing what I thought I'd never get.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: About the device, of course, Sir.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: 40 thousand. We are about 5 thousand now. I well tell you when we have arrived sir.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: I tell you this.  I'm not sure I could have made that decision.  I mean.  I would do anything for this crew.  Anything.  But honestly, there are times when I wonder if Captain Worthington made the right choice when he picked me as XO.

CO_Worthington says:
CNS: She is a fine officer Counselor, I am glad you pushed me towards spending time with her. I think I will endeavor to spend more time below decks.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: We are at 40.000 km in 10, 9…5, 3, 2, 1 seconds.

CO_Worthington says:
CNS: I hope to get to know all of my crew better.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@FCO: Hold position here, Ensign.  Get set up to take over remote operation of the shuttle.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@::Stops the thrusters.::

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: If not, then it will change.  You can't worry about whether a decision is right.  If you do worry about that decision too much, then the answer was wrong.  You know what needs to be done.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::Prepares herself to monitor the Shuttle, adjusting the panel in front of her to display all readings::

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@::Fixes position of the Lyncis Pride.::

CO_Worthington says:
<aFCO>CO: Shuttle is ready, sir.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: Yes sir. I have this ship on a fixed location, then will I pick up the shuttle.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@FCO: Very well.  9.9 you said?

CO_Worthington says:
COM: Lyncis Pride: Shuttlecraft is standing by.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Well, I'm giving you an A plus in Professional socialization 101 today, Sir.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: Ready to take over.

CIV_Ayidee says:
COM: Cherokee: We're ready for it, will hold 40,000 kilometers from the anticipated point of no return.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: I guess time will tell.  Did you have to call it the Point of No Return?  That’s ... negative.

CO_Worthington says:
OPS: Open Shuttlebay doors.

Host CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: Ever investigate a Black Hole?  It's another term for the Event Horizon among the "regulars".

CO_Worthington says:
<aOPS>CO: Aye Captain, doors are open.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@::Gets a big grin when he thinks about the words of the XO. 9.9.::

CNS_Wells says:
::Hopes the Pride crew will be okay, we need them all back in one piece::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: Can't say that I have.  And honestly...I hope I never have to.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: Can I take over?
::Preparing the console for the remote flight.::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@FCO: Once the shuttle's computers sync up with ours, she's all yours.  We just have to make sure that we don't lose signal strength to badly.

CO_Worthington says:
*CEO*: Try not to let the FCO wreck the shuttle.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: Yes sir. I have her on the monitor already. Though very faint at the moment.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@:: grins and leans back in the chair. :: CIV: At least Kyleigh isn't here to join in on your snarkfest.  Its been almost peaceful.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
*CO*: I'll do what I can sir.

CIV_Ayidee says:
@XO: I can establish an open link with the ship for vocal, if you want.?

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
@XO: I can take over.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
@CIV: Oh dear Galaxy no.  She's bad enough when she's not pregnant.  That’s like kicking a Targ and wearing a steak loincloth.

CO_Worthington says:
CNS: If that shuttle is returned unharmed, I will be impressed. I may even give the XO some praise.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: I may join you. ::Laughs::

Host CIV_Ayidee says:
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