USS Cherokee 10903.29 Anonymous Part 5

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer and Admiral-Nokia
Mark Haslam as aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard 
Steve Weller XO_Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_Cmdr_Wells 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash 
Rob Bindels as FCO_LtJG_Zdunowski 

Absent
None

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Acting Captain's Log: Stardate 10903.29.  We grow ever closer to the outer limits of the growing ion storm and the crew is endeavoring to take every precaution necessary to ensure our passing through it.

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OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::walking down a corridor, heading to the bridge::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, at Science Station 2, monitoring the storm and finishing up preparations for the mapping system.::

CNS_Wells says:
::On bridge in his place::

Host Adm-Nokia says:
::stopping on each deck, he smiles and nods to himself at the efficiency of the crew and the Cherokee's readiness::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: What’s the latest report from long range sensors on the Ion Storm's status?

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Sensors indicate a gain in strength, while we haven't gotten word from Starfleet on it, I'd say it's reached Class 1.

Host Adm-Nokia says:
::taking out his PADD, he makes a few more notes::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: For what it will be worth, I think I can map the path of least trouble.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Behind the console and preparing better for the upcoming space storm.::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: I'm linking SRS storm readings and my attempt at mapping lower concentration of ionic disturbance to your console.  If this works, it may help us find a clearer path.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Coordinate with the Lt. Zdunovski with that.  :: curses to himself. ::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
ALL: A grade 1.  Just peachy

ACTION:  Lightening can be seen from the Cherokee's view screen.  It looks like a Fourth of July celebration on Earth.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Aye Sir, already on it.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she enters a TL, she calls out her destination, 'Bridge', the TL moves::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
XO: A great! I can couple that to my latest lessons and flight pattern Gamma 5. ::Smiles.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Counselor?  How’s your science station rating?

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: Are you asking me to take a science station?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Smiles at the thought of the counselor as a science officer.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: grins. :: CNS: Thought maybe you'd like a chance to do more than be a spectator for this light show.  That and I'd rather have someone with a bit more grace under fire than Ensign Goodwin.  You remember how she gets space sick.

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: If you want me to do something, you don't ask, you order, Mr. CO.  ::Transfers his console to a science station.::
aCO: Fair warning, I never liked this kind of science in school.  I may suck at it.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: All the more reason to practice. Mr. Wells.  We all have to pick up a bit of cross training some time.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::the TL stops at the Bridge, she steps off and walks to her post and relieves Jarod Taylor.::

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: Aye, Sir.  ::Does as he is told and resists giving his opinions::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Commander, I need you to keep an eye out on signal integrity and our ability to pick up anything while we draw closer to this cosmic soup.

ACTION:  Just as OPS sits down at her console, a stray transmission comes in.  There is nothing but static and one word "Cherokee".

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
aCO:  I just heard a transmission and it was just one word, 'Cherokee.'  Then static.  There is nothing else there that was long enough to trace.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Suggest we ionize the hull to lower the chances of attracting further ionization.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Nods towards the arriving OPS.:: OPS: Welcome back Kyleigh.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
aCO:  Aye, Sir.  ::she hears a transmission that sounds intriguing::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
OPS: Cherokee... did I hear that good? The name of our ship?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Can you boost the signal at all?

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Focus Lieutenant, could have been someone saying "Cheer up Keeratta" or any number of other names starting with "Kee".

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
Self: huhm.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
OPS: What's in a name?  But you might be right.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: See what you can do to trace down that transmission.  Give me a direction, a source, something.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
FCO:  Remember what Admiral Nokia said, 'Cherokee' was mentioned in a transmission, hence that is why we are here to check things out.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Is there any sign or indication of anyone else within the area?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Raises an eyebrow.:: Self: Sigh.

Host Adm-Nokia says:
::inside the TL, he orders it to the bridge, then changes his mind and decides to stop at his quarters first::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
aCO:  My staff will do what they can.  ::she nods to Jarod Taylor the assignment and he responds with another nod.::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Scanning now, but there's lots of places to hide out there, even without the storm.

Host Adm-Nokia says:
::walking out of the TL, he goes to his quarters and enters.  Taking out his PADD, he begins to review his notes::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Lieutenant, what’s the status of our shuttlecraft and shuttle pod contingent
?
Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Forward edge of the storm has altered course and is now headed nearly directly in our direction.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: How strong is the radiation intensity going to be at contact?  Will Shield integrity hold?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
aCO: Sir? Well, all shuttle pods are online, and can be used safely.  All shuttles are in order, except one. Uhm, well how should I put what is wrong with it? It is not tidy. For the rest it is 100% ok. For your information it is the diplomatic vessel. AND I am still looking how to clean up and who did it.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: turns to speak with another officer before stopping and turning to face the FCO. :: FCO: What...happened...to the diplomatic vessel?

CNS_Wells says:
::Monitoring sensors::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Turns around.:: aCO: Well I tried to clean things up myself, but as I was ordered to the bridge. Somebody spoiled some coffee.
::Bows his head.:: aCO: I have put a Cadet on it, but he has not replied back.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: is about to respond but just shakes his head and sighs..:: FCO: Once were out of this storm, that vessel will be clean and ready for use.  And you will see to it personally.  Understood Lieutenant?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
aCO: Yes SIR!

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: How are we doing on that transmission?  Any luck yet?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
Self: Why did I tell that? Well he would have found out, if we needed that ship and then the troubles were higher.

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: I hope it will hold.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: You aren't looking to take shuttles out in this, are you?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
aCO:  So far, nothing is turning out in the search.  As I stated before, there was nothing left to trace.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: No, but it might come down to us using them to do external repairs once were out of this mess.  Not to mention having them serve as an external sensor net if our own get too banged up in this mess.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
aCO:  Maybe the ion storm is the cause of the lack of progress in the search?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: As do I.  For the time being, just keep an eye out for anything that is out of the ordinary.  I'm starting to think that this might not be just a coincidence.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
OPS: That is likely, it's like looking for a Beetle in a haystack, signal would need Starship boosted power to stay intact and even marginally readable.

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: Aye, Sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she thinks to herself that it seems unusual to have picked up that transmission, of course, ion storms do funny things to any signal transmitted.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: How likely would it be that a shuttlecraft's communication array would be able to punch through this cosmic garbage?

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: To what extent?  To what Commander Nash picked up?  Well within capabilities.  One that we could make sense of more than half a light year away, not likely.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Raises an eyebrow and sighs. The cadet just did send a message to his console. The coffee is out of the floor.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Tio, take us to yellow alert.  Something about this is making me anxious.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
aCO: I just got messaged. The floor of the shuttle is clean as a whistle.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Aye Sir, going to Yellow Alert.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Clear the outer sections of the ship to the "storm shelters"...been a while since we actually used them for storms, isn't it?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.  ::makes the necessary arrangements for the "storm shelters"::

ACTION: The Cherokee goes to Yellow Alert.

ACTION: The Cherokee is now 3 hours from the Badlands and the ion storm.

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: I wonder if we can compare the voice from the first message to this one, see if they are the same person?  That should be easy enough.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
::sits down in the command chair and tries to brace himself without looking like he's doing so.:: CNS: Good thinking, Counselor.  Would be kind of nice to know if we're chasing the same person.  Run the new message against the old and see what the computer comes up with.

CNS_Wells says:
::Thinks he can manage that and runs the comparison tests::

Host Adm-Nokia says:
::deciding he has done all the work he needs to do, he gets up and moves to his door.  Leaving his quarters, he enters the TL and asks for the bridge::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: How are the shields holding up, Mr. Ayidee?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Checks the status and compares it to the expected space storm. Adjust a few parameters.::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: So far no problems, but no guarantees once we cross the threshold.

Host Adm-Nokia says:
::the TL arrives on the bridge, he enters and stands to watch the crew::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
aCO: Sir, my course worked out, so far. The expected flight path versus space weather is nearly the reality. I have adjusted some parameters.  I expect the impact of the ship a bit less when we enter the storm.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
All: Admiral on the Bridge.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Good work, Lieutenant.  :: stands immediately to face the Admiral ::

Host Adm-Nokia says:
ALL:  As you were, continue your work.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
Adm: Welcome to the Bridge, Admiral Nokia.  Might be good idea to batten down and secure yourself.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Turns around and greets the admiral, by nodding his head.::

Host Adm-Nokia says:
XO:  What is our status?

CNS_Wells says:
::Nods a greeting to Nokia::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
Adm: Captain Hazzard can fill you in more fully, but we're rapidly approaching a Class 1 Ion storm front, and are down to the "cross your fingers and hope you're ready" stage of preparations.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: allows the XO to brief the admiral as he walks forward, leaning a hand on the back of the FCO's seat to brace himself slightly. :: FCO: You just keep us riding out this cosmic clusterfrak, Lieutenant.  See us through and I'll see to it you get the seat of honor at the next Hazzard family picnic.

CNS_Wells says:
::Finishes his task::  aCO: Sorry, Sir not enough message to get a concluding result.  I can't say the two were from the same person.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Smiles from ear to ear.:: aCO: YES sir!

Host Adm-Nokia says:
::feels the slight turbulence, and has heard how well this crew performs::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::smiles at the FCO with his reaction to the invite::

Host Adm-Nokia says:
CO:  Where would you like me to sit?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Well, considering how little we got of the transmission can't say I'm surprised, but thanks for trying.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: I wouldn't be that excited.  From the seat of honor you can't feed the dogs the chili.  You have to eat it yourself.
::Smirks.::

CNS_Wells says:
::Shrugs it off and goes back to the sensors::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: Sir, I believe Tactical 2 isn't taken at the moment.  Please strap  yourself in.

Host Adm-Nokia says:
::nods to the CO and walks back to take the Tac 2 chair::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Puts the nose of the ship half a degree up, in order to battle the impact better. In this way 10% of the impact force is not going to hit the ship.:: XO: I have brought the nose up a bit. I would suggest to make the bottom shields a bit stronger sir.

Host Adm-Nokia says:
::since he is sitting there, he taps some keys on the console::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: I heard that Tio.  Don't make me tell my Ma on you.
:: grins, trying to keep the mood light as the storm grows closer. ::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
Tactical: Adjust shielding, increase underside bow by 20 percent, taking from topside port.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Keep our ears sharp out here, Kyleigh.  This storm is going to play havoc with our communications.  I want to catch anything our friendly transmitter out there might have to say about us.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::is lucky she doesn't eat chili, something about the beans that sends a bad reaction to her senses::
aCO:  Of course, Sir.  As always, Sir.  ::smiles::

ACTION:  As tactical does as the Captain asks, the storm hits the Cherokee from every direction and shakes her like a rag doll.  Systems start shorting out, causing fires all over the ship.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: On the bright side of all this, put a dish of chili near an outer porthole and it should cook itself.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: Keeps himself steady as the ship rocks. :: XO: Damage Report!

Host XO_Ayidee says:
All: And we're in, storm front has enveloped the ship.  Receiving damage reports now.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::steadies herself::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Keep us steady, Lieutenant.  I think were in for some chop.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Braces for impact, but keeps a close look at the console. Everything is as it should go.:: aCO: All as expected sir.

CNS_Wells says:
::Hangs on::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Sensor resolution has already dropped 87%, shields unstable, but no section reading above 42%.  Structural integrity and Inertial Dampeners compensating for now.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Counselor.  Keep your eyes open for any spikes in the Theta and Omicron bands of radiation.  Should give us a little ahead warning for the next burst!

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Puts the nose up by another degree and the shaking seems not to increase anymore.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Get Engineering to send Damage Control Teams to the worst affected areas.

ACTION:  Massive energy bursts hit the Cherokee, rocking her like a bucking bronco.

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: Sir, medical emergencies in Sickbay.  I think I'd be better use there than I am here.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Shifts the ship an the lateral for a degree and the shaking decreases to just bearable. But then a microburst hits the ship and starts shaking harder as before.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Get to it, Counselor.  I'm sure the Docs down there will be glad for the help.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Aye sir, Damage control responding, but staying ahead of the damage will be tough.  Let's hope it follows the rule, the harder the storm, the shorter the duration.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Tries to compensate.:: aCO: Compensating.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Get that helm under control, Lieutenant.

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: Aye, Sir.  ::Staggering, gets up and moves towards Turbolift::

ACTION:  Medical emergencies begin coming in to the bridge.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
aCO: I have sir, but not the microburst. :: Keeps on tweaking.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: If I had a decicredit for every time a woman said that.  Keep on top of it, Tio.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: Tell Sickbay I'm on my way.
::Enters Turbolift and heads to Sickbay::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Pathfinder loosing sensor resolution, don't think it worked this time, it's up to you, Lieutenant.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
XO: Aye aye sir.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
Tactical: Transferring shield control to my station, see if I still have it.  Keep your attention with the Damage Control, give them all the help you can.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she notifies Sickbay that the CNS is on his way down to help::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Overcompensates, then playing the unknown. Taking his own actions and course. It seems to help. At least a bit.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Divert all non essential system power to shields, helm and the Structural integrity fields.  We need to keep the ship in one piece.  I do NOT want to explain to the Admiral how we turned her ship into a crispy critter.  I'm more afraid of her than this storm.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
::Attempts to modulate the shields to match local ionization.::  CO: Aye sir, available power being fully used.

CNS_Wells says:
::Arrives in Sickbay to an overwhelmed staff::  MO_Monroe:  I'll head to Holodeck one to assist in triage set up, give us ten minutes and start sending your overflow.  Use the cargo bay for a morgue.

Host Adm-Nokia says:
::holds on tightly to the console, glad he is strapped in::

CNS_Wells says:
<MO_Monroe> CNS: Aye, Sir.  And thanks.

CNS_Wells says:
::Grabs some supplies and heads out to door to Holodeck 1::

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