Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 11003.28 Homecoming? Part 4

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer, SO-Hines,  Adm-Jessup, and Hawk-CO
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
Eduardo Oneto as CEO_LtCmdr_Luc_On

Absent
Alexander Vulkis as CMO_Lt_DrBrabas
Andrew James as EO_LtJG_Ecchumati

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11003.28, Captain Ayidee recording.  Our search for the Kepler has met with major problems.  We have encountered major systems failures that may be related to what happened to the Kepler.  We are now trying to isolate and correct the issues, before we join the ranks of the missing.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, trying to get a grip on what's going on here.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Trying to get some answers to his many questions as to what the hell is going on with the ship and not getting anywhere as his console computer doesn't work very well right now::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
::at Engineering finding out want went wrong with the probe::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
*CEO*: Engineering, can we cut power to all weapons systems?

Host SO-Hines says:
CO:  Captain, none of my sensors are reflecting any data of any kind of ANY ship destroyed is this area.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
Computer: Run a level 1 Diagnostic on all system

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Is your computer systems working right?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: We don't know any were destroyed.  Right now, I'm guessing for complete loss of control.

Host SO-Hines says:
CO:  The only thing I am picking up is the Romulan Warbird off the bow.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Behind the console. Checking status, distance and speed.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS_aXO:  Mine is a bit touch and go as well.  I'm sure it will level out soon.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*CTO*: I am working on that

Host SO-Hines says:
CO:  I will keep trying to get a warp trail Sir.
CTO:  Have your sensors picked up anything of that kind?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Keep an eye out for any anomalies, especially the kind capable of absorbing a star ship.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Aye-aye sir.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
SO: No, no trails that I can see.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Checks the system also for anomalies.::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: Sir, engineering can't cut power to weapons systems.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Are the Romulans experiencing troubles?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Access Starfleet, see if we can find exactly when and where each missing ship's tracking Transponder went out.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
::taps a few buttons in order to restore the energy back ::

Host SO-Hines says:
CO/XO:  From what I have seen so far, and I am not that experienced Sirs, however could this be a trap for unsuspecting ships and we fell into it?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: That's your priority, Mr. Worthington.  Get weapons off line.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS_aXO:  I'm awaiting their reply to my inquiry.  I hope to find out as soon as they are able.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::looks at the CNS, seething:: CO: Captain, permission to go to Engineering to assist?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Manually have them disconnected.  I know, it's a danger, but until we know what's going on, we're defenseless anyway.  Granted.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::shoots another look at the Counselor while entering the TL for Engineering::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Thank you, keep on it.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::CTO's nasty looks do not go unnoticed::

Host SO-Hines says:
::ties in the CTO's console to hers::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
*BetaTL*: Please have a security detail arrive in Engineering to watch me so our Counselor can't say I am sabotaging systems.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
<BetaTL>*CTO*: Is this a joke sir?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she accesses Starfleet in hopes of finding out exactly when and where each missing ship's tracking Transponder cease functioning.::

Host Hawk-CO says:
$COM: Cherokee:  Your last transmission was garbled.  Repeat please.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
*BetaTL*: DOES IT SOUND LIKE I AM JOKING?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: If we can get a map of where each ship lost power, we need to plot them out, on the main screen.

Host SO-Hines says:
SO:  Yes Sir, as soon as OPS gives me that information I will put it up for you Sir.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
<BetaTL>*CTO*: A little bit, yes.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  rHAWK:  We are experiencing troubles with our systems, this is just an inquiry to see if you are experiencing any troubles with your systems.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::sighs::*BetaTL*: Just do it.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
<BetaTL>*CTO*: Yes, sir. They are on their way.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: I know your teams have their hands full right now, but we need to have an analysis of the probe Telemetry systems as soon as we can.  Engine control first, but first open hand you have let them take a look.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: When did we lose control of our ship?  ::Smiles, just because::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: It's not lost yet, I'm hoping we caught it in time to fix it.

Host Hawk-CO says:
$COM: Cherokee:  No, all our systems are functionally properly.  What seems to be your problem other than your probe exploding almost in Romulan space?

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::exits the TL and enters Main Engineering:: CEO: may I be of assistance?

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*CO*: Aye, Captain.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Moves to Science 2, pulling up a Star chart of the local area.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Trying to record all sensor data, in hopes of finding a reason for ship's disappearing here::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: sees the CTO, shakes his hand :: CTO: Yes, you can. Maybe you can help running an analysis of the probe telemetry system.

Host Adm-Jessup says:
^COM:  Cherokee::  This is Starfleet Command.  What is this about ships missing in your sector?  We know of no missing ships.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Self: What!  ::Getting on the COM::
COM: SFC: Our orders were to investigate the USS Kepler's disappearance in this sector. Confirm.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::is speechless about Starfleet's response::

Host Adm-Jessup says:
^COM:  Cherokee:  Are you having transmission difficulties Cherokee?  I said, there are NO reports ships missing in your area.  Please put your Captain on in his Ready Room.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
COM: SFC: Negative, we hear just fine just don't understand. Our ship is in trouble.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CEO: I would love to help but first the Captain wants us to manually disconnect the weapons systems.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: You heard them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SFC: Understood, I will take the call there.
OPS: Transfer the call to my Ready Room, and pull up the call confirming orders with Admiral Alexander for me, in case we need it.  ::Enters Ready Room.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye.  ::she transfers the call and attaches the confirmation of orders from Admiral Alexander::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CTO: All right, Sir. :: taps a few buttons and he manually disconnect the weapons systems ::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Why would our mission conflict with Starfleet command's?  If the Kepler isn't our mission, then what is?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SFCO: This is Captain Ayidee, who am I speaking with?

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
*SO*: This is Worthington, are the weapons systems offline now?

Host Adm-Jessup says:
^COM:  CO:  This is Admiral Jessup.  I believe you were briefed on this mission where you not Captain?  ::sneering::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Our orders were relayed by Mr. Worthington.  This is Chan Lee all over again.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*OPS*: Can you confirm that the weapon systems had been disconnected manually?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Don't say that.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SFC: We were ordered to investigate the loss of the USS Kepler, orders which were confirmed by Admiral Alexander.  Those are the only orders we received.

Host Adm-Jessup says:
^COM:  CO:  My dear Captain, did you or did you not, speak with Lt. Worthington?  And did he not brief you?  ::putting his face almost on the screen::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Begin monitoring Mr. Worthington's where about and any transmissions he might make, I want to know his every move.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CEO*:  That would be an affirmative.  Manual shutdown on weapons systems has been confirmed.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SFC: That is the source of our orders.

Host SO-Hines says:
::wonders what is going on with the bridge staff::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*OPS*: Thank you

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CTO: I had confirmed that the weapons systems are now off-line.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
*CNS*: Weapons systems offline, Counselor.

Host Adm-Jessup says:
^COM:  CO:  And are you having a problem obeying those orders, orders that are classified, and yet you called?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*CTO*: Thank you, Lieutenant. Please return to the bridge.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CEO: Thanks, now, lets go look at that telemetry.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CTO: I believe that you are most need in the bridge :: Smiles ::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS/FCO: Better to keep him close.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
*CNS*: On my way, Commander. 
CEO: Maybe next time. Nice to meet you.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  I'll try to be discreet.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Thank you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SFC: Our ship has encountered a series of critical failures, failures that may be related to what happened to said ship.  We need to know what happened if we are to correct it, Admiral.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CTO: Nice to meet you, too :: waves goodbye::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS/FCO: No need getting him all upset, he seems in a highly emotional state these days.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Keep your friends close, and your enemies, even closer? That is from Shakespeare?

Host Adm-Jessup says:
^COM:  CO:  And, exactly what is happening?  And since when can't a fully equipped Starship handle those problems?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Exactly.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Self: Hardly himself.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: It is, and it is excellent advice, in this situation, Mr. Zdunowski.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SFC: Loss of control of, so far, Probe Telemetry and Weapons Control.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Turns back to the aXO and blinks with an eye.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*CEO*: How's it going down there?

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: Now lets work on that probe telemetry analysis, taps a few buttons and starts to work on the diagnostic ::

Host Adm-Jessup says:
^COM:  CO:  It seems to me Captain, that you might have been placed in charge of a Starship and not be fully ready for that command.  Is that the case?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SFC: No, if that were the case, Admiral, then we right now would be discussing how we got ourselves into acts of war against the Romulan Star empire.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: I should ask him, where he had been? I am over his rank now. Hehe.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*CNS*: With a lot of work down here, Is there anything I can do for you?

Host Adm-Jessup says:
^COM:  CO:  I wasn't aware that we have committed acts of war against the Romulans.  Perhaps you are privy to information I don't have.  Would you care to enlighten me?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Are we able to move to another location? If the Romulans are experiencing no troubles, if that is even the truth, maybe moving would help.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*CEO*: Just keep at it, Chief.  Let us know if you need anything.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*CNS*: No problem, I will report anything if I find something to report.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Space is so big, and this ship is so tiny. There is always space for us sir.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Wonders why CTO hasn't arrived back on the bridge yet::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SFC: We arrived at the location the Kepler last reported in from.  There was no sign of the ship, either intact or destroyed.  As we attempted to determine what happened, we launched a probe to a point well clear of the Neutral Zone.  Without warning, the probe veered off on it's own, crossed the Neutral Zone, and exploded.

Host CO-Hawk says:
$COM: Cherokee:  Hello Cherokee.  We got no response to our last question.  What seems to be your problems over there?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*CEO*: Thank you, Chief.  Say, Chief, one more thing.  Is Mr. Worthington still there with you?

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*CNS*: No, he is not. He left Engineering in order to go to the bridge as ordered.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*CEO*: Not there?  Hmm, I didn't think so.  Okay, thanks again, Wells out.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SFC: And yes, a Romulan vessel is aware that happened.  But that is another issue.

Host Adm-Jessup says:
^COM:  CO:  And that would be what Captain?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  HAWK-CO:  This is a repeat of our last transmission, we are experiencing troubles with our systems, this is just an inquiry to see if you are experiencing any troubles with your systems.  Are you able to receive?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Keep a close eye on the monitor trace, Mrs. Nash, let us know if there's anything suspicious, not that not showing up on the bridge, as ordered, isn't suspicious enough.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SFC: Why a Romulan vessel freely moved through the Neutral Zone and into our space.  An issue we have yet to challenge on due to the explosive nature of our "transgression."

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: taps a few bottoms in order to run a manual inspections on all systems ::

Host Hawk-CO says:
$COM: Cherokee:  Can we be of assistance?  I would not like it to be said we had not offered any to our Federation friends.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Understood.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Help me understand, Konrad, what is technically wrong with our ship and do we know what's causing it.  I guess I've been to wrapped up in ship's intrigue to know.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: Am I wrong for suspecting him?  Is it me or is he off some how?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  HAWK-CO:  Your offer of assistance is gratefully appreciated.  However, with our technical difficulties may prevent that gracious offer.  We are unsure if this problem is viral or not.  I don't want to risk affect your systems with our mishaps.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Something wrong with our ship sir? It is flying perfect, if that is what you mean.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SFC: In regards to the nature of our orders, the "suspected" part of the orders have not been mentioned to any crew past the deliverer and my Exec.  We do follow orders, Admiral.

Host Hawk-CO says:
$COM: Cherokee:  As you say.  We will leave now.  I believe you know how to contact me if needed.  Hawk out.

ACTION:  The Romulan ship cloaks.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Then, why did our weapons systems lock on powered up, like Mr. Worthington said?

Host Adm-Jessup says:
<SFC> ^COM:  CO:  Then here is an order Captain.  You are to solve your own problems.  No more calls to SFC or Admiral Alexander.  Understood?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
aXO: Sir the Romulan ship is gone.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SFC: The call was a request for information, but understood.

Host Adm-Jessup says:
<SFC> ^COM:  CO:  About time, I was beginning to think I was going to have to send a replacement for you.  Jessup out!

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: That's too bad, I was enjoying their company.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Returns to the Bridge.::  All: The information we requested is currently unavailable.  We'll have to find our own answers.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Grins.::

Host SO-Hines says:
aXO:  Sir, the Romulan ion trail is passing into the neutral zone.  They are leaving, just as they said they would.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: What did they say about the troubles we are having with the ship, is it related to the other disappearances?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That information is unavailable.  In other words, they don't know, if I'm reading it right.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
SO: Thank you, I wish they had stayed close, at a safe distance, but close.  We may need an escape route especially if their ship is unaffected when ours is.
CO: That doesn't sound right.  I can't stand this mission and now CTO is AWOL.  I asked him to report to the bridge a half hour ago.  He's your problem, you deal with him.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That may be a clue.  Why would Federation ship loose power when a Romulan doesn't?

Host SO-Hines says:
aXO:  Sir, the Romulans are now on their side of the neutral zone.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Different technology?  Somehow they seem immune.

Host SO-Hines says:
CO:  Sir, or perhaps whatever affected us, has to be aimed directly at a target for it to work?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: I prefer the different technology point of view, but noted.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
SO: Your idea puts us back at the foul play theory.

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