Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 11003.21 Homecoming?  Part 3
Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer and MO-Pain
Steve Weller CO_ Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_aXO_Wells
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash 
Rob Bindels as FCO_Lt_Zdunowski 
Brandon Mitcham as CTO_LtJG_Worthington
Andrew James as EO_LtJG_Ecchumati

Absent
Alexander Vulkis as CMO_Lt_DrBrabas
Eduardo Oneto as CEO_LtCmdr_Luc_On

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11003.21.  The Cherokee has arrived at the last known location of the USS Kepler and we have begun a search, either for the ship itself or for signs of what has happened to her and her crew.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge.:: All: Keep sharp, we don't want to be the cause of any incidents with the Romulan Star Empire.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::In his office, at his desk, researching all the gone missing ships that disappeared from this area, where the USS Kepler vanished::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on bridge::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::goes over his readings, double checking what he thinks he may have found::

Host MO-Pain says:
::whistles a tune as she listens to Dr. Brabas stating he wants crew members in ASAP for physicals, and no excuses will be accepted::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::At the bridge, checking the system.::

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::turns from the CEO, suddenly needed elsewhere and walks back into main engineering::

Host MO-Pain says:
*EO*: Please report to MO Pain in sickbay immediately for your intake physical.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Cross referencing all data looking for patterns or similarities between ships, their crews, cargo inventories etc.::

Host MO-Pain says:
::takes down his chart and begins to read::

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::taps her badge:: *MO*: Afraid I'm already working on something for the FCO and CTO, and it will have to wait.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: Captain, I think I may have found something.

Host MO-Pain says:
*EO*:  I suggest you COM the Captain and tell him you are a wanted man, other wise I will and you don't want me upset.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: What do you have?

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::stops in her stride:: *CO*: Ecchumati to bridge.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*EO*: Go ahead, Lieutenant.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: It is very faint but I believe I may have found a sensor echo. It looks like a cloaked vessel may have been in this area recently. ::Sends coordinates to CO's console::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Good work, this may be something we can use.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
*CO*: I have a rather rude member of the medical staff insisting I complete my physical examination immediately, I'm just informing you that I will not be able to carry out your orders regarding the sensors immediately.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Put out a general call to any Romulan vessels in the area.  Let them know what we are looking for, and ask if they have any information or missing ships in the area.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*EO*: Understood.  Sensors should be adequate for now, let's keep the doctors happy.  If not, they have "subtle" means of vengeance, and like Klingons, like it served cold.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::turns to the Turbolift and enters::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Any reports from Intel about other Powers missing ships in the area?

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: The echo is quite weak, I have matched the frequency in the ships library and have found no matches, it could be of any design.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: If you could identify a cloaked ship by means of the library records, it wouldn't be much of a cloak.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she sends out the general call to any and all Romulan vessels in the area stating the current situation. She also includes an inquiry about if they have reported any missing vessels from their empire.  She tries to make it clear that its just a fact finding inquiry, no details would be necessary.::

Host MO-Pain says:
::finishes the records for the new EO and finds her to be in good health::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::surveys the latest Intel reports:: CO: Just one mention of an Andorian cargo vessel that has been out of contact for 12 hours.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Sending secured text message to the FNS, New York City, Earth.  Looking for anything on anything, anyway he can::

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::walks into Sickbay, quickly walks to a Biobed and sits down without a word::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: If the echo was somehow stronger I would be able to cross reference and determine it's origin, sir.

Host MO-Pain says:
::notices a young woman come in and sit down::  
EO:  Thank you for coming.  You are EO Ecchumati? ::smiling::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Andorian is still Federation, however.  Pirates tend to cast a blind eye to allegiances of victims, and if it's a power play meant to pit sides against each other, it takes 2 to bluster.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
MO: Would anyone else have entered your sickbay without being forced?

Host MO-Pain says:
EO:  Actually yes.  Who else is going to help them when they get hurt?  YOU?  ::attitude changes for the attitude being given to her::
EO:  Please lie down on the Biobed so we can get this over with for both of us.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
MO: Oh I appreciate your job, I just didn't like the way I was spoken to over the comm. Last time I was here the CMO spoke rather condescendingly too.  ::lies down::

Host MO-Pain says:
EO:  I was not present when you spoke with Dr. Brabas, however, not trying to be rude.  Like you, I have a job to report to and a superior as well.  As I said, let's get this over with.  I need just a few checks as you had a thorough exam before coming aboard.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: So I'm wondering, if this is a case of ships being attacked, is it just Federation ships, or has the Star Empire been hit as well?

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::sighs:: MO: Long day, that's all.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::continues scanning nearby space, looking for any signs of life:: CO: If they were, I doubt we would know about it. But I suppose there could be an increased presence in the area, so unfortunately we may find that out at the wrong time.

Host MO-Pain says:
::watches as the EO lies down.  Looking at each reading, she makes a mark on her chart::  
EO:  I understand.  It has been a long one for me as well.  The bridge crew are the worst about getting their physicals.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Discouraged he isn't getting anywhere with the Captain's request for answers.  Reads over his briefing again and shakes his head as he closes out his computer terminal::

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
MO: Yes, they can be a pain but at the same time it does get really busy up there sometimes.

Host MO-Pain says:
<rHawk> $COM: Cherokee:  This is the Hawk.  We have not had any ships gone missing in this area.  Perhaps we can assist you?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ OPS: That's why we're asking first.  Contact between the Federation and Romulan Empire was resumed after both started loosing ships and outposts.  Both sides thought it was the other, but both were wrong in the assumption.  That warning was missed by both sides, unfortunately.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: Though I suppose we could be dealing with a whole different scenario. Perhaps these disappearances are tied to some kind of sub-space anomaly?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Interesting, that would explain the lack of signs of a struggle.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: Captain, permission to launch a probe closer towards the neutral zone. Could help rule out an anomaly.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Stands, checks his hair in the mirror and exits his office/quarters::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Let's hold off on that.  Even benign moves towards the zone take on hostile overtones too quickly.  Prepare it, but do not launch just yet.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  rHAWK:  Understood.  Your assistance may be useful.  Stand by as I inform my Captain.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::begins preparing the probe for launch::

Host MO-Pain says:
<rHawk> $COM: Cherokee:  Understood.  ::waiting for CO::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I just received a response from the Romulans.  They have no missing ships and they are offering assistance.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::patiently waits, not liking her personal space invaded in the examination::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Interesting.  Put them on screen if they are willing.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: Sir, it could be a trap.

Host MO-Pain says:
EO:  Well, just as I suspected.  You are in perfect health.  Also, if you will take an apology, would you care to meet me in the lounge for supper?  Just a way to say welcome to ship?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::puts on screen::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods to CTO, understanding fully.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Takes the long way back to the bridge by way of the ship's classrooms, without disrupting anyone, observes ZG interacting with the teacher and other students, from the window outside::

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::sits up with a smile:: MO: No need to apologize. I'd love supper. ::hops down from the bed::

Host MO-Pain says:
EO:  Great!  I am new to the ship myself, and as you can imagine with the last name I have, what I have to endure with it!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Com: Hawk: This is Captain Ayidee of the USS Cherokee, thank you for your offer.  We would like to test a possible theory that an anomaly may be causing the loss of ships, and we would like to launch a probe towards the Neutral zone to increase our sensor resolution.  We will keep it on our side of the zone, of course.

Host MO-Pain says:
<rHawk> $COM: CO:  Sounds perfectly reasonable to me.  How close are we talking?

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
MO: At least they know how to pronounce your name. You'd be surprised how many people have called me a chewie-mat.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Hawk: No closer than 10,000 meters.

Host MO-Pain says:
:;begins to giggle::  EO:  I am sorry, but it doesn't look anything like that.  It seems some people just get lazy.  Instead if they just asked, they could find out how to pronounce someone's name.

Host MO-Pain says:
<rHawk> $COM: CO:  Very good.  We will start searching this side for any traces.  Hawk out.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Hawk: Thank you, Cherokee out.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::lets out a chuckle:: MO: Alright, I'd better get to the bridge. Thanks.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::After a few minutes, begins to make his way back up to the bridge, feeling better for stopping by the school::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Once channel is completely closed.::  CTO: Of course it could be a trap.  Historically, this is a perfect example of how they would provoke the response we wish to prevent.

Host MO-Pain says:
*CNS*:  Please report to sickbay for your past due physical.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: I get suspicious any time the Romulans offer to help with no questions asked.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Launch the probe, but keep it no closer than 10 km from the Neutral Zone.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Arrives back on the bridge::  CO: I had no luck in finding out anything else about any of the missing ships, nothing we didn't already know, which isn't much.  ::Takes his seat left of Captain::

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::walks out of Sickbay and into a Turbolift::

Host SM-Trish says:
<BetaTeam>  *CTO*:  Sir, the armory is spotless if you would care to inspect it now Sir!

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::working on the probe modifications:: CO: Not quite ready sir, probe will be ready in about five more minutes, sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Of course, launch when it is ready.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Yes, we're getting ready to try a new angle.  Perhaps our assumptions of hostile action is faulty.  Of course, the Romulans saying they have no missing ships raises a few other warning flags.  But if it's a natural phenomena on our side of the zone...

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
*BetaTeam*: I will check it out when we aren't at battle stations! Get back to your assignments!

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Are you now thinking it was some kind of ship absorbing anomaly?

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CNS: No sir. Just trying to cover all of our bases.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Plot us a course that will hit as many of these locations as possible.  ::Puts the last known locations of the last 5 missing ships, including the Andorian freighter.::

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::enters the bridge and moves to the engineering console::

Host MO-Pain says:
<BetaTeam> *CTO*:  Aye Sir! ::swallows::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*MO*: No need, Sickbay.  I have an appointment with my own physician for that.  It will be done soon.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Assuming you know the answer tends to influence the result.  We went in with an assumption, we need to start clean.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: I have no assumptions, in fact I haven't clue one about any of this.  ::Looks over at CTO::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::finishes modifications:: CO: Probe is ready to launch now, sir.

Host MO-Pain says:
*CNS*:  If I may ask Sir, since I am new, who might that be?

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::checks which systems are not being used so she can use more power for sensors::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Then proceed, work with Science to ensure we have all sensors looking at the right spectrums.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*MO*: If you must know my dear Doctor Pain in the...  Umm, that would be Doctor Monroe.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::launches probe::

Host MO-Pain says:
*CNS*:  Thank you Sir, I will make a note of that in my log and on your chart.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CO: Aye-aye sir. Course activated.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*MO*: You do that.  Thank you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Anything in the local star charts that would raise a red flag from you navigationally?  In other words, anything you would avoid when plotting this course?

Host MO-Pain says:
::sighs and shakes her head.  Dr. Brabas will not be please with her progress::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::checks telemetry on the probe and sends data to SCI console.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CO: Sir? The border I guess, or running into Romulan ships.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::spins on her chair:: FCO/CTO: That should give you some more power for the sensors.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
EO: Thank you. I can always use more power on my engines.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Continues looking for information from any source::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: That is falling into our original assumption.  Anything natural, that a pilot not in a rush would avoid, but one on a bailing wire budget might risk flying closer to than we would consider.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
FCO: Why? So I'll have to fix them when you strain them?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Smiles at the words of the EO:: EO: Well, um, yes?

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
EO: Thank you Lieutenant.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Good answer.  ::Smiles::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: Sir, I am getting some strange readings from the probe, it could be malfunctioning.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CO: I am thinking, standard is to help ships in need, but we have fallen many times in a trap sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Strange how?

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: Difficult to say, these readings are all over the place.

ACTION:  The probe begins to go off course towards the neutral zone.  It enters then explodes.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::nods to the CTO then returns her eyes to the back of the FCO’s head:: FCO: Just don't forget I am the one who'll install your chair the next time it gets damaged. You wouldn't want me to forget a screw or two now? ::stands:: CO: I'll be in Engineering, Captain.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
EO: Understood.  Thank you, good work.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Sees the probe go ker-plooey::  CTO/CO:  Well, what happened that time?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
EO: No Ma'am.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::appreciates the comment of appreciation and let's out a chuckle at the FCO’s comment as she enters the Turbolift and the doors close::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Hail the Hawk, we may have just played a loosing hand.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::rushes over to SCI 1:: CO/CNS: I have no idea what happened sir. It is like the probe was overwhelmed.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye Sir.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CO: Black holes too. They are there for a bumpy ride.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Bring us to all Stop, at least 1000 Kilometers from the Neutral Zone.
CTO: Make sure shields are down.

Host MO-Pain says:
<rHawk> $COM: CO:  What just happened Captain?  I thought we agreed you would not enter the neutral zone?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CO: Aye-aye sir. 1000 KM from the Neutral Zone.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Hawk: Our apologies, our probe lost control and veered well off course.  We are investigating now, but it was not ordered or intentional.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: But sir, there could be radiation in the area, I would advise against lowering shields until we know what happened to the probe.

Host MO-Pain says:
<rHawk> $COM: CO:  I hope not Captain.  This could create an "incident" that I think neither one of us would like to explain.  Mind if we take a look at it also?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Checking the telemetry readings on the destroyed probe looking for a reason for it to have acted so unexpectedly::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Hawk: Please do.  We are taking all stop while we examine our logs, and will not launch any other probes until we know what happened.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::enters Main Engineering and gets a report::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CO: Border is coming up, 2500 km. Going to Half impulse.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Have teams physically inspect all launchers and ensure that NOTHING is in any of them.

Host MO-Pain says:
<rHawk> $COM: CO:  Good idea Captain.  We are uncloaking so do not fire at us.  We are off your port bow.  ::nods to the rCTO to uncloak::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: This is fine, I don't want to get too close.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
*AlphaTL*: I want every tube visually inspected. We better not fire on them.

ACTION:  The Romulan ship begins to uncloak.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CO: Bring us up to 1000km, There they are already. ::Brings the ship to a full stop.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Checks weapons, making sure the safeties are on::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
<AlphaTL> *CTO*: On it sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*EO*: When you get to Engineering, I need a team doing a full diagnostic on the probe launch and control systems.  We just lost control of one of our probes, which crossed the Neutral Zone before exploding, 2 things that should not have happened.  I want to know if it was an internal problem or external interference.

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::watches the console light up as many main systems go online::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::energizes all weapons systems, just in case::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Checks sensor monitors, looking for an outside unknown factor that may have had a negative influence on our probe::

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
*CO*: Aye Sir, I'm on it now. Please have the data the probe recorded sent to me.

Host MO-Pain says:
<BetaTeam> *CTO*:  Sir, what is happening up there?  I just saw some of our guys running down the corridor.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Cold Standby status on all weapons.  Until we know what happened, I don't want any chance for errors.
*EO*: Linking logs to your station now.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO:  Why are you energizing weapons?  We don't want to appear threatening to the Romulans.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
*BetaTeam*; Nothing is going on, we are just nose to nose to a Romulan battleship, no big deal.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CO: If you have not noticed it, but the ship has been halted. 2489 km from the Neutral zone.

Host MO-Pain says:
<rHawk> $COM: CO:  Captain, we just detected your weapons systems coming up?  Should we bring ours up as well?

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: All weapons and defense systems powered up and standing by.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Looks back at CTO, very uncertain of his motives::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: No, power them down to standby immediately.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: You do remember you are not in command of this ship, don't you?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Hawk: Negative.  We suggest you raise shields in case this is outside interference, but our weapons will be powering down immediately.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::tries to power down weapons:: CO: I can't sir. 
*CEO*: Power down weapons systems.

Host MO-Pain says:
<rHawk> $COM: CO:  Captain, I am waiting for an answer?  ::begins bringing up his weapons::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CNS: What are you talking about?

EO_LtJG_Ecchumati says:
::starts scanning the probe data, and orders another engineer to the probe launch tubes::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Tries to learn why the weapons systems can't be turned off:: 
CTO: Why did you turn energize them in the first place?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Hawk: We have serious malfunctions of control systems, back away as quickly as you can.
FCO: Get us out of our weapons range of them, deeper into our space.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CNS: We are at yellow alert, all weapons systems are powered up and standing by.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: You never had an order to energize weapons, just the opposite is what we needed, and now you can't power down?  Who the hell are you?  I just don't know anymore.

Host MO-Pain says:
<rHawk> $COM: CO:  Understood Captain.  ::nods to his FCO::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CO: Aye-aye sir. :: Enters full impulse and makes a wide curve, away from the neutral zone.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Download all logs of what has happened in the last hour to Starfleet, and copy them into a Communications probe and launch for nearest Starbase as backup.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: Sir, I have no control of our systems.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Is this what happened to the Kepler?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Turns the ships nose towards the neutral zone, at a safe distance.:: CO: We are holding at a safe distance.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Too early to say for certain, but a safe assumption it's at least related.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she downloads everything that happened in the past hour to Starfleet and copies them to a Communication Probe and launches the probe with the heading to he nearest Starbase.::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CNS: Maybe you should brush up on your Starfleet protocol, Counselor. Yellow Alert is designed when in a possible hazard situation, all weapons systems are powered up and standing by. I tried to de-energize and have lost control of my console. Don't believe me, come over here and try yourself.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*EO*: I want a complete shutdown of Warp Engines.  I want no chance of lost control of propulsion.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: Don't you dare tell me what my job is, Worthington, I've been here doing it, where have you been?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO/ CTO: Enough!  Worry about who's at fault when we fixed it.

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