Host SO-Hines says:
USS Cherokee 11004.11 Homecoming?  Part 5

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer and SO-Hines
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 11004.11, Captain Ayidee recording.  The Cherokee is attempting to find a reason for the unexplained system failures, but part of me has a guess as to the reason.  Unfortunately, Starfleet is unwilling to release additional information on the situation, so we are moving ahead blindly for the moment.

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CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::at tactical, scanning the near by area::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge, putting a Level 3 diagnostic on her systems to make sure all is functioning properly::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::At his place on the bridge coordinating system checks and repairs::  CO: I don't get any of this.

Host SO-Hines says:
CO:  Captain, I have no further information on the Hawk's cloaking.  It appears they are on their side of the Neutral Zone.
CTO:  Do you confirm?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
:: Behind the console and checking all bearings.::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
::in engineering::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, trying to figure out whether the ship is going to do what she's supposed to.::
CNS: We have a puzzle, first piece of which is determining if the cause is internal or external.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: And how do we do that?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: We ensure that the ship is in proper working order, and then we try something to see if we can get an external prod.  For that, we need emergency stops, however.

Host SO-Hines says:
*CEO*:  Sir, my systems seem to be functioning normally, do you concur?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Wouldn't the computers have something on that?  If its internal there should be a mention of it in the computer, right?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Many problems, but not all.  But that is part of the diagnostics, so if it's there, we'll find out.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: It should say where if it happened it happened, from what computer terminal...
::Goes back to his console, not really having a plan::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*SO*: I am puzzled, But the reading are normal.

Host SO-Hines says:
*CEO*:  Thank you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: To be honest, I'm not worried about the Romulans.  Much anyway.  As long as we stay to the book, we won't have an issue.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::continues searching for any sign of nearby vessels::

Host SO-Hines says:
::taps her console and becomes puzzled::  CO:  Sir...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: I know your crews are already stretched, Commander, but could we set up a kind of manual over ride on the Antimatter fuel flow and the Warp Plasma flows before we re-activate?
SO: Yes?  Do we have something new?

Host SO-Hines says:
CO:  Sir, the CEO confirmed my systems are normal, however, I am having trouble with my scans now.  There seems to be some kind of interference and I cannot tell where it is coming from.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS/ CTO: There may be other answers we haven't thought of yet.  My Ready Room, let's see if we can figure things out.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: Aye sir. ::follows him to the RR::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*CO*: Yes, Captain. But, it will take about 20 minutes to change them to manual over ride.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Thinks - Again, with him in the Ready Room. Gives CTO a look.  Follows them into Ready Room::
CO: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Understood, better to have them set up if needed.  Let me know when we're ready to restart.
OPS: You have the Bridge, we'll try and keep this short.  ::Enters the Ready Room.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Enters and takes a seat::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::enters the RR and has a seat::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO/CTO: Seems like we've all been here before.

Host SO-Hines says:
OPS:  Do you have any power you can give me?  I need to clear up this interference.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
SO:  I can spare power for about 20 minutes, would that be enough?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS/ CTO: We have, but now it's to the point where we need to know.

Host SO-Hines says:
OPS:  It will have to be ::sighs:: if not, I don't know what to do next.  Thank you.  Are you ready to transfer now?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: And I do need to know, how many ships are actually suspected of missing from this same cause, and do we have locations of where they went missing?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Agreed. ::Looks over to CTO::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
SO:  Let me know if you need more.  And yes, ready to receive.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: What do you want me to say Captain? I do not know what is happening with the ship, this isn't like anything the KPF is known for.

Host SO-Hines says:
::her fingers are poised over the console buttons ready for OPS to transfer the power::  OPS:  Now please.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::transfers the power to where the SO needs it.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: What do they have to do with this?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I agree, if it is a new weapon, it's unlike anything we've seen, but if it's not, if it's natural, we need to have something to start looking for, a general location at least.

Host SO-Hines says:
::begins to quickly change frequencies to try and find the source of the interference::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CNS: Possibly everything, possibly nothing. That is what I am here to find out.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Has Intel given any clear numbers of the ship's involved?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: This is the first I am hearing of the Klingon Pacification Front or whoever they are being involved with our mission.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: Just the Kepler that we can confirm, the others are speculative.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Not happy::  CTO: Speculative?  Are you... ::Stands up::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CNS: The KPF may have nothing to do with this but if I had to put money on it I bet they are out here somewhere.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Can you believe this guy?

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CNS: Calm yourself, Counselor.

Host SO-Hines says:
FCO:  Sir, what is our position to the neutral zone?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Yes, I think I still can, but we need to know more.  We can't develop a theory based on 1 ship if the problem is actually larger, or more spread out.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: works at engineering ::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Calms down but stays on his feet::

Host SO-Hines says:
OPS:  Is there anything on the com channels?  Any subspace chatter at all?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: How many are speculative, and what kind of volume of space are we looking at?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
SO: We are a parallel orbit to the neutral zone.

Host SO-Hines says:
FCO:  And at dead stop, correct?

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: Just the Andorian freighter and also the Orion trader. Those were both last seen in this sector.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
SO: That is affirmative.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
SO:  Come to think of it, there is nothing on the com channels.  That is highly unusual in this area of space.

Host SO-Hines says:
OPS:  Anything on SF priority channels?

Host SO-Hines says:
FCO:  Thank you Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: That helps, but anything else you either know or suspect?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
SO: You are welcome.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CTO: And please clarify which is fact and which is speculation.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: I think the interference is coming from the KPF, it seems to fit the facts though we can't prove it yet.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Starfleet Intel can't, but I think we can.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
SO:  Nothing on any band.  There should be some kind of chatter on one band at least,

Host SO-Hines says:
OPS:  Perhaps you should let the CO know?  ::continuing to send out LRS::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: I would recommend caution sir. If they want to destroy us they probably already would have. They must need something from us.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
SO:  I'm about to.  I hope fur doesn't fly when he hears the bad news.

Host SO-Hines says:
OPS:  ::smiles::  That is why I prefer you tell him and not me.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I am thinking the same thing.  If so, then I'd rather them show themselves thinking they have us instead of knowing it.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
SO:  Gee thanks, I think.  Well, here it goes.

Host SO-Hines says:
OPS:  Crossing my fingers for you Ma'am.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Yeah, maybe for another slave camp, that's what they need from us and LoDuca wants the ship to add to his collection.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  Captain, sorry to interrupt. but there is nothing on the com channels.  Not even static.  All bands are silent.  It appears we are alone here.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Do you see another option?  If they...one second.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OPS*: Nothing at all?  Try the Hawk, we know they are within RF range at least if not in Subspace.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Looking out the window::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ CNS: Anything else we have to figure out?  If not, we still have a puzzle to solve and most of my questions can't be answered here.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*: Nothing.  I'm not sure if we can send.  Stand by.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
SO:  So looks like I’m gonna try something.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: I'm finished here.

Host SO-Hines says:
OPS:  Looks that way... good luck!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  HAWK:  This is the Cherokee.  Are you receiving us?  We need confirmation that all is okay.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Heads back to his place on the bridge, left of the CO's chair::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Are your crews making progress checking Tactical Systems?

ACTION:  No answers are given to the hails from OPS to the Hawk.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: They have found little this far but they continue to work diligently.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::sighs::  SO:  Just as I thought, no answer.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: No answer?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Understood, Shields, Phasers, and then Torpedo launchers, in that order preferred.  Let's get back to work.  ::Steps back to the Bridge.::

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::returns to tactical::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Are we still in the same space as we were before?  I hope we ain't in the Phantom Zone with the Kepler.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  None.  All is silent.  There should be something including static.  But nothing including static.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*CO*: Captain, Good News, All systems are on manual over ride now.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CNS: I will have to check that one.

ACTION:  A strong EM pulse is sent through the Cherokee, knocking out what systems are functioning.  At the next moment, the CTO is transported from the bridge.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
OPS: That is not right.  How do you explain that, Mrs. Nash?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Are engines ready to be enabled?  We...What the?!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  I can't.

CTO_LtJG_Worthington says:
::before he can move he dematerializes::

Host SO-Hines says:
::looks around as all lights on the bridge dim and go out, emergency power kicks in turning the bridge red::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Checks systems:: All: Everything is off!
OPS: Are you still monitoring Worthington?  Are you still on it or did we lose it?

Host SO-Hines says:
SO:  Sir, I am not sure, as I have only seen this once at the academy, but I think we were just hit with an EM pulse and someone was transported from the bridge!  ::looking around to see who it was::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Moves to Tactical 2 as backup TO moves to primary.:: SO: Do you have any sensor operation?

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: checks the systems at engineering ::

Host SO-Hines says:
SO:  No Sir, EMP took out what systems we had working I think.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
SO: How was he teleported?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: This at least eliminates the natural phenomena theory.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  I'm getting nothing now on that.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Can you read me Chief?  Are internal comms working?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Yes, it does.  OPS/SO: Then there must be a Transporter around here close by, find it.

Host SO-Hines says:
CNS:  I don't know Sir, I am assuming our shields are not working.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Holy cow, now what?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Get a team to the Computer Core as quickly as possible.  We need a system restart and we need it fast.  Then get comm systems on line.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Trent is turning into a regular Houdini, with the disappearing act.

Host SO-Hines says:
CO:  Sir, I swear I couldn't find any ship.  Whoever did this had to be close.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: leaves Engineering in order to go to the bridge ::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: Where exactly are we?  Are we in normal space?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CNS: As far as I can see, we are still at the same spot.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she sends a team to the Computer Core to do a fast restart, then she sends all available teams to look into the com systems to see if they can get online again.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: As soon as we have computers up, I want to know the locations of any nebulas, asteroids, planetoids, or anything similar within half a light year.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Trying to get answers on his console, if its working right.::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: he thinks in his way out an re-enters engineering in order to go to the core::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: he sees the core and it is working somehow::

ACTION:  The CEO is met by the team that OPS sent to restart the computer core.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Can a cloak mask a transporter signature trail?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TO: I need your backups to start running, I need word to Commander On immediately what we think happened with an EM pulse.  Until internal comms are back up, feet are it.
CNS: Depends how close we're looking.  We should be able to pick it up at full status if we're looking, but neither were true when we were hit.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: goes to the computer and do a manual restart on all systems ::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Working on getting computers back up to working correctly::

ACTION:  Internal COM comes back online.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: We need manpower, and we need to keep the crew calm.  Right now, even if there was someone else qualified, you're the best we've got at making sure people stay focused.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*CO*: Do you read me, Captain?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: I read you Chief, what's our situation?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Me?  I'm a wreck but, I'll fake it, Sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  We have internal comms back as you found out.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: We're all faking it, Commander.  We're both very good at it, however.  That's why we're wearing red.

Host SO-Hines says:
::jumps as her console lights up::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Looks at his uniform:: CO: I really don’t look good in red.  ::Continues working his console best he can, coordinating repairs::

ACTION:  Slowly but surely, key systems begin to start again.  Normal lighting appears on the bridge.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Systems coming back on-line.  As soon as they're up, I want a full sensor sweep of surrounding space.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*CO*: All systems are starting to come back such as shields, weapons and life support.

Host SO-Hines says:
CO:  Sir, I have sensors back.  I am detecting an ion trail.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
SO: Is that the only thing you can detect?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Good work Commander, we appear to have come in contact with a major EM pulse, but as you're already fixing it, I'm guessing you know that already.

Host SO-Hines says:
CNS:  It appears to be heading into the Neutral Zone Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Back to Subspace traffic, when you said nothing, did that include ambient RF energy?

Host SO-Hines says:
CO:  And you are not going to believe this but... ::pauses::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
SO: Nothing else?  Then that has to be the direction our wayward Mr. Worthington went.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*CO*: I am also confirming to you a major EM Pulse, Yes Sir. Just to let you know.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: I'll believe what we can confirm, what do we have?

Host SO-Hines says:
CO:  That trail starts on our port bow.  Whoever it was, was cloaked, yet they sent out that pulse and transported without de-cloaking?  I have never heard of such a ship.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: I'd rather not have heard such a thing now.
*CEO*: Are engines back online, Commander?

Host SO-Hines says:
CO:  Sorry Sir ::hangs her head::  I wasn't able to detect them.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I went back to the logs and discovered that the ambient RF readings are normal.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: This gets more and more like a bad dream every minute.  Is a ship that can do that even possible?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Are the signals back to normal now?
CNS: Possible, yes.  Difficult, and would require major computing, shielding, and operational power.  Cloaks take a lot of energy, and the more you hide, the more energy they take.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*CO*: Yes, Captain. But they are still on manual over ride.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: Don't worry about not detecting them before, just start working on ways to get them next time.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: So, if they went into the neutral zone, do we follow?  I mean, I know its against the rules and everything but, its Trent.  We gotta go after him.  We can't let them take him again, not this time.

Host SO-Hines says:
SO:  Yes Sir, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: One step at a time, Commander.  If we can communicate, we have a card left in our boot.  If we gave chase in our current condition, we would fail catastrophically.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Communicate?  Communicate with who?  No one out there is talking.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  There doesn't seems to be any interference now.  There seems to be some kind chatter.  And the static is back as well. ::then she gets this uneasy feeling that something isn't what it seems to be::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: We were being jammed, heavily.  If the jammer left, we should be able to communicate.
OPS: Put out a call to the Hawk, let them know about the suspected ship and where it's headed.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
All; Okay, so let's get this ship up and running figure out where we are and where we are going.  We got a mission to do and I think we are headed into troubled space.  We will get through this one too, I have no doubt of that.

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