USS Cherokee 11002.14 Misdirection Part 10

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer, MO-Pain, TO-Parker, and  Paku
Steve Weller CO_ Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_aXO_Wells, Countess_Akiva and Count_Winters 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash 
Rob Bindels as FCO_Lt_Zdunowski 
Alexander Vulkis as CMO Lt Brabas
Eduardo Oneto as CEO_LtCmdr_Luc_On
Rebecca Shirley as CTO_Lt_Shirley

Absent
Alexander Vulkis as CMO Lt Brabas
Eduardo Oneto as CEO_LtCmdr_Luc_On
Rebecca Shirley as CTO_Lt_Shirley 

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11002.14, Captain Ayidee recording.  We have confirmed the fact that we have an intruder on board, now it comes to finding a way to track said intruder down.  Luckily, it doesn't have far to run, should it choose that option.

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OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge, reviewing sensor analysis::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Completing his COM call with Variel, he and his security "buddy" return to the bridge::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge.::  XO: I'm going to get on scene here, I may be past my prime, but I can still hunt as well as any Security Officer.

Host MO-Pain says:
*CO*:  Sir, we have the sample analyzed.  I was thinking security could use it to help find the intruder.  Shall I send it to them?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*MO*: Without delay, first break we've had in this hunt yet, let's move on it.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Can't argue with that.  You're more qualified than I or most, I'd say. ::Takes his chair::

Host MO-Pain says:
*CO*:  Aye Sir, sending to your console as well.  ::she taps a few keys and sends the information to security and the Captain::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: You have the Bridge.  If the Romulans decide to lift the cloak, we still need an answer as to what they are doing here.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I just got notice that someone tried to beam the intruder, but was unsuccessful before they re cloaked.

Countess_Akiva says:
::Making a last ditch communication with her Romulan allies nearby::

Host MO-Pain says:
*Security Teams*:  This is MO Pain.  I am sending information that will allow you to track the intruder.  Please coordinate with the CO.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Then raise shields on random nuations.  Make them uncomfortable.
::Transfers the DNS information to a PADD and departs the Bridge, headed to Deck 8.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::raises shields::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: It seems your boy Jarod and a few others did some good work.  We have a way to track the intruder now, is that right?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::At the bridge busy locking several exits on the hull.:: *Farcy*: Take your team and check the shuttle bay and all exits in the hull compartment. I want to be sure they are really closed.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
<Farcy>*FCO*: Aye-aye sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  From what I see, yes.  Keep in mind, he had some help too.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Escort: I need a Type III set up, if you can get in touch with the on sight teams.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
<Farcy>Chief: Hey Mogley... come on. We have work to do. Leave the card game.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Escort> CO: Aye Captain, I'll let them know.  ::Informs security team leader.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  I theorize they may be having problems due to the planet.

Countess_Akiva says:
COM: ROM ship: Listen, you imbeciles, you get me off this blasted barge or our agreement is off!  Do you here me?  Is this thing working?!?!

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::When he is finished closing all doors on the hull he starts a program to close all exits on the main saucer and neck of the Cherokee.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS/FCO: I've spoken with Whitney Winter's home world, Variel.  They're on their way to our coordinates.  Let's keep an eye out for them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OPS/FCO*: Then make it even harder.  Lieutenant Zdunowski. put us in an evasive pattern, make them work hard to keep on the same side of the planet.  And drop us to a lower orbit, see if we can make them burn some shields.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Turns out the girls father is not dead.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Gets the signal that all exits on the saucer and neck are closed. Which means the whole ship is locked down. And Farcy with his team is checking all in the hull compartment.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  I kind of had that feeling that her father was still around.  He could be behind the attempt on her life.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: If the Romulans start any trouble ::looks around the bridge:: I'm going to want you to take the tactical lead.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: all is locked. And crew is checking if the exits are really closed in the hull.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Not her father, her step mother, the Countess.

Host SM-Trish says:
<Security>  *CO*:  Sir, we are picking up signs of the intruder in turbo shaft 3.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
*CO*: Evasive patterns programmed sir. By the way, all exits are closed.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Gets to the Security Team.::  Security: I'm here, shaft 3 you say?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  True. I also have this feeling that she put him up to it too.

Host SM-Trish says:
<Security> CO:  Yes Sir... up there ::points:: somewhere.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: I haven't got the whole story yet but, it sounds like a romance novel or something.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OPS*: I want Turbo Lift Shaft 3 filled with cars.  Nice and slow, but insistent.
Security: Who are your best climbers?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
*Farcy: I have closed all. How many crew do you have? 4?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  Aye Sir.  ::does as asked::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
<Farcy>*FCO*: No sir, all 6.

Host SM-Trish says:
<Security> ::clears throat::  CO:  You are Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Security: Buddy System is still in effect.  I can't go alone.  ::Smirks.::  Captain's orders.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
*Farcy*: Split the team, and send 3 to the saucer part. Zdunowski out.

Countess_Akiva says:
::Isn't getting anywhere, something about the transporters being effected by the atmosphere of this planet.  Climbs higher to the upper decks::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
<Farcy>*FCO*: Aye-aye sir.

Host SM-Trish says:
<Security>  CO:  Parker here does mountain climbing.  I would take her sir.  ::looking at Parker turning green::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Security: Take a team to the end of the shaft, we'll try and flush it out.
Parker: Relax, we're just the baying hounds.  They get the tough job.

Host TO-Parker says:
::hopes her boss is kidding but doesn't think he is::

Host TO-Parker says:
CO:  Yes Sir... ::looks up::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Opens the hatch, jumps in, and holds an arm down for Parker.::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Changes evasive to Delta 1a.:: aXO: Evasive patterns Delta 1a now sir.

Countess_Akiva says:
::Feels and hears, there is a hunt on after her, has to escape, has to hide but, where?  Climbs higher in the Turbolift shaft::

Host TO-Parker says:
<Security>  CO:  Yes sir, I will have someone on deck one shortly.  ::taps his COM badge and gives the orders::

Countess_Akiva says:
::In a state of extreme panic, finds it hard to stay one form, starts morphing uncontrollably into different parts of different creatures in rapid random order...::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Works with Parker on the climb, being as loud as possible while using scope to scan for the DNA sample.::

Host Paku says:
@rPilot:  Bring us in closer to the Federation ship.  Maybe we can beam her off then.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
*CO*: We are touching the upper atmosphere. I can go 2 ships deep I guess. If you want me to do that, I will go more down.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*FCO*: Just make the gas glow.  Don't want to risk damage, just want to make them choose, get close enough for beam out or stay hidden.  ::Passes Deck 7.::

Host Paku says:
@rScience:  Get her location on the ship and try to beam her out again.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
*CO*: I will go as deep as possible, without damaging the ship.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Any activity from the Romulans?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*FCO*: At your discretion, I trust your piloting Lieutenant.  Let's see how they trust theirs.

ACTION:  The Romulan ship uncloaks long enough to try a beam out.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
:: Dives deeper into the atmosphere. The Cherokee gets a red-white shining nose on the saucer.::

Host Paku says:
@<rScience> Paku:  Sir, it is no use.  This planet's atmosphere just won't let us use our transporters!  ::re-cloaks the ship::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  None that I can...::notices sensors::   CNS:  WAIT, I got them!  They de-cloaked

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Can you tell why they uncloaked?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Notices Parker is getting along fairly well, picks it up just a bit as they approach Deck 6.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Maybe to try another beam attempt. That would be my best guess.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
<Farcy>*FCO*: All exits on the hull are checked by us and closed. The saucer check is still going on.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
*Farcy*: Thank you. Park yourselves near a Turbolift. And wait for orders.

Host Paku says:
@rPilot:  Shields up, and have tactical arm weapons.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OPS*: Lower artificial gravity in Turbo Shaft 3 to .3 G.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  Aye, Sir.  ::does as asked::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
*CO*: Sir. All exits in the hull are checked physically. My team is underway to a Turbolift and hold there. If you need them, I can send them. The second party is still checking the saucer.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: So, they never figured out how to get around the Transporter issue in this neck of the woods, huh?  The creature must be desperate.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Parker: Ever serve time on a lower gravity planet or moon?  Like Luna?  We're about to get quicker.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  Done sir, Gravity to .3 G in Turbo Shaft 3.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: The Romulans armed their weapons.  I saw that on the sensors.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*FCO*: Keep them working with Security to ensure full teams at all exits until we know where the intruder is going.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Count Winters and his people only just found out the Countess was not Vareilian.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: And.... we have their position!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Starts moving faster, passing Decks 5 and 4.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Your in charge of tactical, Lieutenant.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Oh, have they determined what she is?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Just behind and above us.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: If they attack, defend, if that isn't enough, do your worse.

Host Paku says:
#COM:  Cherokee:  We armed and ready to fire.  I believe you have someone onboard that would like to come to our ship.  You have 30 seconds to respond.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: If we can't win, get us the heck out of here.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
TO: Raise shields. Arm Phasers, and point them to location on your monitor. And fire on my mark!

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
COM: Paku: Can you elaborate.  What is it we have of yours?

Host Paku says:
@<rTO> FCO:  Aye Sir!  Weapons are hot, and ready to fire at your command.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
TO: Load Quantum torpedoes. And release them when they are in reach of 50km.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Passing Deck 3, starts yelling ahead.::  Intruder: This is the Captain of the Cherokee, you can't get away.  Drop the running and let's see what we have?

Host Paku says:
@COM: Cherokee:  Don't play games with me Cherokee.  Give the person a shuttle.  We will wait 5 minutes to see a shuttle exiting your ship.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
COM: Paku: And furthermore, why is this someone on board our ship in the first place?  I think some explanation is due, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Changes to Evasive pattern Gamma 2.::

ACTION:  There is no further communication from the Romulan ship, but the clock is ticking down from the deadline given.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*CO*: I'm stalling best I can up here, Captain but, these Rommies are getting anxious, they want their Countess back.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CNS*: Well, then they should have made contact earlier.  Get the ship in a tight orbit, see if they can match velocity at close range.  I take it they mean the intruder?  I think we'll have her before they do.  ::Passes deck 2, slowing down, scanning carefully as there is not much space left to go.

Countess_Akiva says:
::Climbing near the top of the turbo shaft to make it easier for a transport that will never happen::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
*Farcy*: Call in at security. You will be a member of security teams now. And tell the saucer party to do the same.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
<Farcy>*FCO*: Aye-aye sir. Saucer party is just ready.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Tight orbit, Lieutenant.

Host Paku says:
@rFCO:  Get ready.  I think we are going to have a fight on our hands.  I hope that blasted Countess is worth it!

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Aye-aye sir. Hitting the pedals.

Countess_Akiva says:
::Sees someone::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Moving forward.::  Intruder: The game is up.  What do you have to gain at this point?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
:: The atmosphere waves and bends behind the Cherokee, because of the Gamma Pattern. Next to that, the nose of the ship is turning completely white.::

Host Paku says:
@rFCO:  Two minutes left  :;then watches as the Cherokee begins to move faster::  Looks like we have our answer!  Keep after them as best you can.
rTactical:  Fire!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Covers Akiva, Phaser rifle pointed at it.  Links scope to OPS console.::

ACTION:  The Romulan ship begins to fire on the Cherokee.  One torpedo hits, but it is explodes against the shields.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: That is one hit. But our shields hold it.

ACTION:  The Cherokee rocks with the glancing hit.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Akiva: Your friends are desperate, but are you willing to trust their aim in this combat?  Close planetary bodies make controlled hits rather difficult.

Countess_Akiva says:
CO: Leave me alone, peasant!

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
TO: Keep sharp.

Countess_Akiva says:
CO: Let me go, I can make it worth it to you, name your fee.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Akiva: You break into my ship, sabotage my teams and poison my guest, and expect some self important "nobility" to convince me to let you go?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::notices the link to the scope and tries to use it to beam the intruder to the Brig::

Host Paku says:
<TO>  Aye Sir!  I haven't had a good shot!  Don't want to waste a shot.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
TO: Good idea. I like that.

Countess_Akiva says:
CO: I'm a very important woman, I have connections.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Akiva: Connections are worth the tablets they're inscribed on when you're dead or in prison.  Federation doesn’t' have nobility clauses in our legal system.

ACTION:  The Romulan ship is trying to get into a higher position to get a good shot at the Cherokee.

Countess_Akiva says:
CO: Back away, feline.  ::Begins to morph into a cat like creature::  I can grow claws too.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Romulans trying to get over us.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Akiva: Can you grow a Phaser?

Countess_Akiva says:
::Leaps to a higher position in the shaft::  CO: Away, beast!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::her thought about the beaming to the Brig didn't work.::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Accelerates the Cherokee. And takes a sudden twist on the ship, so it changes hard in course.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Finger tenses on the trigger.::  Akiva: Surrender, it's a long fall if you get stunned in a bad shot.

ACTION:  Akiva's tail is swishing like a real feline.  She looks about ready to pounce.

Countess_Akiva says:
::Tries to leap down on CO from high above::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Fires.::

Countess_Akiva says:
::Tries to morph into a flying creature, but, is frantic and hurt and so miscalculates and plummets to below.:: Outloud: Aaaahhh!!!!

ACTION:  The Captain's Phaser hits her in the chest.  She continues to fall down the turbo shaft.  Not a pretty sight at the bottom where she lands.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Self: Gods, not the ending I wanted.  *Sickbay*: Intruder is down, injured in Turbolift 3.  ::Moves quickly to her position.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: How are we doing, Mr. Zdunovski?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Looks at his console. Eyes peer wide open.:: aXO: Sir. ah eh... 7 ships in front of us. Origin unknown.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Parker: Cover me, we don't know it's condition.  ::Moves closer, running Tricorder over her looking for signs of life.::

ACTION:  Another hit on the Cherokee, but the shields are holding.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Ah ha! Those must be our guests.  Does their tech match the girl's shuttle?

Host Paku says:
@rTO:  What is wrong with you?  Can't you hit a ship that size?  ::frustrated::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: I am not sure sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*:Inform the Romulans, their guest has had an accident.  Apparently was unable to make a jump it shouldn't have tried.

Host Paku says:
@<rTO>  Paku:  Sir, have you called in other ships?  I have detected 7 ships entering the system!

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*CO*: Bummer.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Maneuvers the ship manually left to right, up and down. In order to make it more difficult for the Romulans to hit the Cherokee.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Open a channel to the Romulan ship, please.

Host Paku says:
@rTO:  No I haven't.  ::walks over to look at the sensor readings::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Aye.  ::opens the channel::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: Not how I wanted this to end, but if it's the prey or you, the choice is easy.  I'll be on the Bridge when Medical arrives to take control.
Self: Easy my tail.  If it ever gets easy, it's time for a new line of work.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
COM: Paku: Sorry, Paku, no can do.  I've just been informed your Countess had a bad fall, and all our Kings horse and all our Kings men, well, you know the story.  Sorry.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir.  I think the girl's father is here to pick her up.

Host Paku says:
@COM:  Cherokee:  Fall?  Is she alive?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: I still cannot make out the make of those 7 ships. But we are closing in on them.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
COM: Paku: It's hard to tell.  What was she suppose to be?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: Hopefully they have the piece the Doctor needs.

Count_Winters says:
::Hails the Cherokee::

ACTION:  Instead of an answer to the XO, the Romulan ship veers off and begins to leave.  They can be seen entering warp.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Romulans are leaving sir.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*CO*: Mop her up, we'll send her to the Romulans.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*CO*: Never mind, they got scared off by the girl's father's fleet.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::As Medical Teams arrive and begin inspecting the body, returns to the Bridge.::  *XO*: I'm on my way back to the Bridge.  What is the Tactical situation?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Winters:   Cherokee here, may we help you?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*CO*: Tactical is just peachy now, Konrad had it all under control all the while.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: Understood, I'll be there shortly.  ::Slumps against the wall after entering the TL and hands the Phaser to Parker.::  Parker: Good work, Ensign.

Host TO-Parker says:
CO:  I did nothing Sir... it was all you. ::grins::

Count_Winters says:
COM: OPS: I am Count Winters and I'm inquiring about the condition of my daughter.  I hear my Whitney is with you?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Sighs. One battle won.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*All hands*: Buddy system is now optional, intruder has been neutralized.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM: Yes, she is here.  She is holding her own right now.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Invite the man aboard, Mrs. Nash and tell him to bring their best Doctor.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Aye.
COM:  Winters: Please come aboard and see for yourself.

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