USS Cherokee 10911.08 Misdirection Part 1

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer and Adm-Alexander
Steve Weller CO_Cmdr_Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_aXO_Cmdr_Wells 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash 
Rob Bindels as FCO_Lt_Zdunowski 

Absent
Alexander Vulkis as CMO_Lt_Brabas
Eduardo Oneto as CEO_LtCmdr_Luc_On

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 10911.08, Captain Ayidee recording.  The crew has returned from Leave and the ship has been repaired and restocked.  While we did not get the mission we all hoped for, the one we have is one of great importance.  It's the kind of missions Starfleet was built for, to explore and expand the limits of Civilization.

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Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  You are a superior crew.  I hope you all were able to relax.  I think this mission will be just what we needed to remind ourselves of what we are really out here for.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, reviewing readiness reports and updated ship's roster.  One change has such a trickle down effect.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::On the bridge, happy to be on the Cherokee again, seated in his old chair, left of the CO's::  CO: It's a good first mission.  I think something not so passionate is what this crew needs to get back into things.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::listening to the Admiral::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Glad to hear you say that.  Will save me the trouble of trying to explain it.  Plus, it's what we're about, exploration and expansion of civilization.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::At the bridge. Checking the flight console, like he has he done always, after a long absence.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Exactly.  We need a little normal around here for a change.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  T'Sara and I will take the Sequoia back to Starbase 33.  Should you need her, call and I will see to it she is sent back to you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Adm: Yes ma'am, I don't see a pressing need on this kind of mission anyway.  If we do, we'll adapt.  Any word on replacements to fill in the empty slots?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
<T'Sara>  CO:  Hurry back Uncle Tio... we miss you when you are gone!

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  You should have new assigned already.  Didn’t they update you?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she keeps getting updates that everything needed is most definitely on board, as well as a few items that are considered "luxury items"::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Adm: Many of the positions, yes.  But we still have a few openings.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
ADM: Well said, Ma'am.  A safe journey home to you both.  ::Nods to the girl::  T'sara: Maybe you a ZG, that's my son, can be pen pals or something.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Slowly opens up the foot of the console. just for a regular checkup. Concluding all looks ok, except for a missing bottle. Then closes the console again.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Let me know what they are and I will work on it.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
ADM/CO: Yes, I'm already, counselor, XO, and chief dish washer in the galley.  More crew please.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Just tell them to recycle the dishes.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::begins to laugh::  CNS:  I will see if I can get you some help!

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Are you kidding?  No one listens to me.  ::Laughs::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  I heard through the grapevine, you brought your son with you?  I hope he turns out as well as his Dad has.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
ADM: Well, he has a good start.  I was just telling T’Sara I thought they should keep in touch.
ADM/CO: And thank you both for letting me keep him.
OPS: And thanks for the rush job on the renovations to my quarters/office, it's huge now.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  Our children are important to us Gary.  I wouldn't dream of not allowing him onboard.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
ADM: It should be a great experience for us both.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: How could we say no to that?  It's not like we don't have the room or the capacity to have him on board.  It's been Starfleet policy to allow that for over 20 years.  Plus it's the right thing to do.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
OPS:  You take care of your three also.  When the Cherokee returns, we will have to have a party just for the kids.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ADM: Sounds like a plan.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
FCO:  You make sure there are no scratches when you bring the Cherokee home, or else I have a very nice toothbrush I can lend you.  ::smiling at him::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Yeah, and Kyleigh has three of them so, I can at least have one.  Seriously, I'll need all of you.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
OPS:  If you wouldn't mind, please beam T'Sara and me to the Sequoia.  
T'Sara:  Wave goodbye to everyone one.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Well, that's an interesting way to put it, but correct.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
<Jarod Taylor>  ::emerging from the TL, he is exhibiting signs of spending too much time in the sun, his face is a nice shade of crimson red::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Tio, take care of our crew and bring them home safely.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Adm/ T'Sara: Have a good trip.  We'll see you all when we return.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ADM: Will do, take care.  Ready?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
OPS:  Ready.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::beams the Admiral and T'Sara to the Sequoia::

Host Adm-Alexander ACTION:  OPS beams the Admiral and her daughter directly to the runabout. (Transporter.wav)

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Starting to work on putting together surveying teams in a rotation of two shifts and scheduling personnel::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Sees Taylor, noting someone didn't use their sunscreen::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*All*: All departments, report readiness for departure.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<TO Bigg> CO: Tactical and security reports green across the board, ready and waiting.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Receiving incoming reports noting no problems or delays::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<SO Goode> CO: Science systems and crew ready and eager to get to it.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Are all supplies loaded and station personnel gone?
FCO: Has our course to Patel IX been plotted, Lieutenant?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Ships Operations and all other relating departments are ready.  Everything needed and then some on board.  And all station personnel have left the ship.  We got our home back.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Including new Replicators?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
aXO: Just a moment sir. I am busy at planning it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<SO Dertee> SO Goode: Apart from needing a new set of planetary atmospheric sensors.  No one ever pays attention to what's inside the bio spheres.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Oh yes, I would be giving someone a piece of my mind if we didn't get new Replicators.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Now I suppose I'll have to spend months reprogramming it to my personal needs, I had so many recipes in the other.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Does do some high speed plotting.:: aXO: Sir, route is plotted. Including some evasive routes. And you can see them on your monitor as well, if you wish to.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Oh you'll get it updated in no time.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Experimenting with Replicators is the spice of life.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Well, figure out an ETA while you're at it, buddy.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Plot that at Warp 1 for the first day as a kind of shakedown to make sure all systems are fully checked, and then Warp 5 for the rest of the journey, systems allowing.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Yes, as long as the Replicator knows what spices are suppose to taste like which, sometimes, I doubt.
FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
aXO: Aye-aye sir. ::Considering that life is not getting easy. On one hand the counselor is his friend, but also his XO.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Never said spice was always good, or well balanced.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CO: Aye-aye sir. Warp 1.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she notices Mr. Taylor and his touch of color so-to-speak::  Taylor:  Um...Mr Taylor, have you ever heard of a fancy new invention that has been created, I've heard it can prevent colors like that to appear on your face when you are out in the sun for extended amounts of time.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: You're Caitian, you're idea of spice is a little vanilla extract in your cream martinis.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Apart from the martini, that sounds good.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Programs Warp 1 in to his route.:: CO/XO: I am ready for the job. The route has been prepared. The ship is good to go, considering that part.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Taylor: It's the much dreaded alien lobsterman.  Eeeekkkk!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Forward Lieutenant Zdunovski's course to Starfleet and get us clearance to depart.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
<Jarod Taylor>  OPS:   Yes, I've heard of it.  I bought some on Risa and I did use it but it would work better if someone didn't fall asleep on the beach.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: It does, doesn't it.  With perhaps some nice shortbread.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO Goode: Prepare a schedule for the Science teams on the approach.  Those scans that can be done effectively at long range I'd rather get done as early as possible so we know what to expect.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::forwards the course to Starfleet::   COM: Traffic Control: This is the USS Cherokee requesting clearance to depart.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: So, did you get a chance to relax in the mountains, Konrad or was it too cold?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Turning his head.:: aXO: It was relaxing, and not to cold. Yet only the lake was cold.

Host SM-Trish says:
@<Risa>  COM: Cherokee:  You are clear for departure.  Thank you for coming to Risa and we hope to see you again soon.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Completing his schedule to take effect upon arriving at planet and forwards copies to CO and all department heads for distribution to their teams::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
Self: Here we go. We get the clearance.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<SO Goode> CO: Aye sir, working the schedule details out now, should be ready within the hour.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Traffic Control:  Thanks we'll be back when time permits.  Cherokee out.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: You should have come to visit me if you wanted to go swimming.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Starts to prepare the engines. Pre-starts the thrusters, but does not engage them.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Begins monitoring departure::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Clearance granted.  We are free to ride off into the sunset.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
aXO: You are right sir. CO: Thrusters are online. And look good.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS/ XO: Would you like to take us out of orbit?  Break in the new position officially?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: We could only hold that course temporarily.  Riding into the sunset, it might get hot in here.
CO: If I must.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Unclamp the clampy thingies and take us out gently, Mr. Zdunovski.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
aXO: Aye-aye sir!

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Coordinate with the station and the handsome fellow on your right, my dear and keep your fingers crossed.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Hang on tight, Sir.  I may be out of practice.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TO Bigg: With any lack of bad luck, your teams should be fairly quiet.  But I want a close eye kept on any traffic that comes within torpedo range plus 100K or that enters our target system.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Fires the thrusters very gentle. Fires again and again. Slowly turning the ship away from orbit.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Continues monitoring making fine adjustments when necessary.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Relax, it's like riding a unicycle, you never forget to not get back on.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: A unicycle?  Those always looks like a rather painful thing for a grown man to be doing.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
aXO: Exiting orbit now sir. By the way, do mind, if I tow the station with us? Ready for impulse in 2 minutes.  ::Brings the impulse engines online and ready to fire up.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: No free loaders, Lieutenant, unless they pay the fare. ::Smiles::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
aXO: Hehe. The impulse engines are online. And can be used now, till we exit the system.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Go to impulse at your discretion, my friend.  Second star to the right and straight on until morning.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Fires the impulse engine. The speeding up can be felt, but it is not annoying. Thrusters are brought offline.:: aXO: En-route out of the system on impulse 1.

ACTION:  The Cherokee moves away from Risa at full impulse.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
aXO: By the way, I have unhooked the station, as it cannot cope with our speed. Warp engines will be online, when we reach the rim of the planetary system.
::Smiles at the small jokes he makes, as well as the jokes of the aXO. The tension has dropped, and it all appeared much more friendly, then last trip on this ship.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Keep an eye on the engine readings.  Not that I don't trust Starbase Engineers, but their testing stage is always a bit short for my taste.  Ask Engineering to let us all know at first sign of any trouble.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO/OPS: Let's take her through shake down procedures, folks, all tests and checks.  Let's be thorough.  See if they did a good job in the repair shop.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::The outer rim of the system is reached, and the warp engines are online.:: aXO: Outer rim reached, and warp is available. Aye-aye sir, will contact Engineering.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Sends memo to Main Engineering to run all tests and diagnoses.  Everything needs inspecting::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TO Bigg: When we go to Warp, initiate full shields and Yellow Alert tests.  We'll prepare a weapons test shortly.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Sends a message to Engineering, to notify him on the moment there is a problem with the engines.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Sends memo to Sickbay.  Prepare for all contingencies and during the down time everything in Sickbay can be disinfected.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  My teams have already begun performing tests and checks to see if everything is in working order,  So far everything is working perfectly.

Host SM-Trish says:
<EO Day> aXO:  We are performing all diagnostics now Sir.  So far, everything is in the green.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Sends a memo to Junellen in the Counseling department who is caring for the boy.  Make sure the kid eats his peas at lunch::

Host SM-Trish says:
<EO Day> *FCO*:  Aye Sir.  You will be the second one to know.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Very good, Mrs. Nash.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Take us to Warp when you are ready, let's put her through the tests.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Checks his console again, and the readings of the engines.:: aXO: Sir? We have left the system some time ago. We are... aah yes sir.

Host SM-Trish ACTION:  The FCO takes the Cherokee to warp 1.  She is purring like a cat... so far. (Warp.wav)

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Pushes some buttons and brings to ship to warp 1.:: CO: Warp 1 laid in.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Nice and smooth, good flying.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CO: Thank you sir. Enjoy the ride sir.

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