USS Cherokee 11008.22 Curious, Part 1

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Admiral Alexander, aFCO-Smith, SO-Ford, aCMO-Blue and Executive Producer 
Steve Weller as Captain Tio Ayidee
Zach Farland as Commander Garrison Wells
Dawn Freeman as Commander Kyleigh Nash 
Eduardo Oneto Lisken as Lt. Commander Edward On

Absent
Rob Bindels as Lieutenant Konrad Zdunowski 

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, reviewing reports on readiness.::  *Department Heads*: Status report, are we ready to get under way?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge, at OPS::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
$COM: Cherokee:  This is Admiral Alexander.  I need to speak to the Captain.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
::In engineering::

XO_Wells says:
::On the bridge of the Cherokee, once again, shore leave being over, seated in the XO's chair.  Hears ADM summon CO:: CO: Now you're in trouble. ::Smiles::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Supplies are incoming.  I have enlisted the help of a recent CIV who has previous Ships' Operations experience.  She is happy to help.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Only if they know about the contra...never mind.  You don't want to know about that.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  ADM:  Understood Stand by.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: How long do you think that will take?

XO_Wells says:
XO: I'm still a counselor at heart, I know how to keep a secret.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Can't help but laugh.  It is the little things that keep the day light.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  My staff says it shouldn't be more than an hour or two.  By the way, Admiral Alexander is on the horn for you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Put her on.

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

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Alexander: Admiral, this is Captain Ayidee, go ahead.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
$COM: CO:  I will be staying on Earth.  I received your orders.  Make sure you stay in communication as we don't know what you are going to encounter out there.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Alexander: Understood.  We'll keep in contact.  Hopefully it's just a mechanical issue or some sort of interference, but we'll find the answer, one way or another.

XO_Wells says:
::Looking at specs on Outpost 623::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
$COM: CO:  I have no doubt you will.  Let's just say right now, I prefer you being VERY cautious.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Alexander: I'm always cautious, right up until the point when I have to risk it.  But that time isn't on my schedule yet.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: See if you can push the loading up.  Just get the stuff aboard, we'll find space once enroute.  The outpost may be in trouble.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
$COM: CO:  Make sure you are.  I have a very bad feeling right now, and you know to what I am referring.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Sir, it does take time to get the necessary basics on.  I understand that there is an urgency in play but receiving supplies is a delicate issue.  We need to make sure we get everything we asked for and need.

XO_Wells says:
OPS: If its man-power you need, pull some hands from security.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Alexander: We won't make it easy to push us aside.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
$COM: CO:  Very good Captain.  Keep me informed.  Alexander out.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Alexander: We will, Ayidee out.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Plot the course for the outpost.  We are cleared for Maximum warp for the trip.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  No thanks, we have a great system in play and that saying; too many cooks, is true.

Host aFCO-Smith says:
CO:  Sir, the FCO is still in Poland with his family.  We are a green across the board up here.  Aye Sir.  I have input the course and I am ready at your command.

XO_Wells says:
CO: She seems over worried about this assignment.  Is there something on 623 she suspects?  It sure would be nice if someone, for once, told us everything there was to know, speculations and all, before we go into a situation.  Why is she emphasizing such caution?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: I think she feels that given our interest in the workings of Starfleet Intelligence, we may be given missions to get us out of the way.  Permanently if possible.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Commander, we're going to be pushing the engines pretty hard once we leave orbit.  Keep an eye on them, and let us know if there is a problem as early as possible.

Host aFCO-Smith says:
<Security> *CO*:  Sir, we are having 4 teams roving the Cherokee per you earlier orders.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Then, shouldn't she be more worried about the reasons why SFI would want us out of the way?

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*CO*: I am only waiting one supply that comes from earth it seems to be very important.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: That doesn't mean she's not looking to make sure they don't take pre-emptive action on us.
*CEO*: Understood, I just don't want to learn at the last second if we have a problem.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*CO*: Aye, Captain

XO_Wells says:
CO: I have no idea what she's doing or not doing.  No one tells me anything, might as well be counselor again for all this job gets me.  ::Smiles::

Host aFCO-Smith says:
<Armory> *CO*:  Sir, we are waiting one last supply shipment from Earth.  It is vital we get the new Phaser rifles as our old ones just aren't any good any longer.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Armory*: Understood, but I wasn't aware Type III's had an expiration date.

XO_Wells says:
::Checking on the progress our TAC people have made in getting ship battle ready, giving them the full version lecture about pulling the trigger only if no other option presents itself::

Host aFCO-Smith says:
<Armory> *CO*:  They don't Sir, but they were not taken as good a care of after we left New Hades as they should be.  If you remember, we were just a little busy.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Armory*: Very well, supplies are incoming as rapidly as they can be taken.

Host aFCO-Smith says:
<Armory> *OPS*:  Let us know when they arrive and I will have someone there to handle the shipment.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Waiting for all these deliveries and our supplies to get on board, might as well have used the Pony Express.  They've had weeks to get stuff on board, why all this at the last minute?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*Armory*:  My staff are already on that.  They know that once your order arrives, they are to immediately to contact you for pick up.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Typically a ship is given it's assignment with more advanced notice.  This investigation is a last minute, I suppose it requires some advance preparation.

XO_Wells says:
OPS: What have your people been doing for the last month?  Wasn't there a skeleton crew working on ship requisitions?

Host aFCO-Smith says:
<Armory> *OPS*:  Affirmative.  Armory out.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::chuckles::  XO:  Do you really have to ask that?  You know who you are talking to?  ::smiles::

XO_Wells says:
CO: Still, the ship's been no where, why do this all last minute, we are a Starfleet starship, taking off on a moments notice should be something we do.

Host SO-Ford says:
OPS:  Our department is ready.  All our supplies came yesterday, which was a surprise as we had been asking for them for over a week.

XO_Wells says:
OPS/CO: Thank heavens we aren't a medical emergency starship.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
SO:  Acknowledged.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: I know, patience is difficult with pressing need such as this.

XO_Wells says:
CO: We should work on ways to make the ship and crew more time effective.  We should have had this ship ready after our first week of leave.

Host aCMO-Blue says:
*OPS*:  This is acting CMO Blue.  All our supplies are onboard and are being dispersed to all our emergency medical stations on each deck.  Also, please tell the CO that we have 2 new Biobeds installed.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*aCMO*:  Acknowledged.  Thanks for the update, Doctor.

XO_Wells says:
::Reading his console:: CO: Can't imagine what wrong on the outpost.  I'm trying to find out about its armament.  Could they defend the outpost if needed?  Seems like a summer camp for kids and the planet below is a summer camp for old folk.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: It's decently defended, enough to hold off any passing opportunists from raiding it.  But it's not a major outpost, hard to see it taking on more than a frigate if the frigate wanted to do something to it.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Sickbay has their supplies and being dispersed appropriately to all emergency medical stations.  Also, Sickbay finally got the 2 new Biobeds installed.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Also, I'm trying to find what's there anybody might find desirable, so far nothing but volleyballs and shuffleboard sticks.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: I'm hoping they aren't needed, but good to know.

XO_Wells says:
aFCO: Why don't you start departure procedures, that way when Mrs. Nash is ready to go, we can, without further delay.

Host SM-Trish says:
<aFCO>  XO:  Sir, I am ready.  Just say the word.

XO_Wells says:
OPS: Well, knowing you and your need to shop, you probably have us waiting here for your deliveries from Macy's.  ::Smiles, so she knows he's teasing.  Hazzard ain't here so, he's gotta do the teasing of Mrs. Nash at least once a week::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  We'll see about that.

ACTION:  It is one hour later and all supplies have been beamed aboard.  The Cherokee is ready to depart Earth's orbit.

XO_Wells says:
::One hour later, his patience wearing quite thin::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::got word that all supplies are in and accounted for.::

XO_Wells says:
aFCO: What will be our ETA at best speed to Outpost 623, please?

Host aFCO-Smith says:
XO:  We are 3 days out Sir.  This outpost is at the Northern edge of Federation territory.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Captain, all supplies are in and distributed appropriately.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Very good, inform Starfleet we are ready to depart.
aFCO: Have our departure course laid in.

XO_Wells says:
aFCO: Let's just hope the place isn't on fire.

Host aFCO-Smith says:
::yes!  That means she can put the peddle to the metal::
CO:  It is in and has been ready for several hours Sir... impulse ready at your command and as soon as we are out of the solar system, I will go to warp.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  SFHQ:   This is the USS Cherokee, we are ready for departure.

Host aFCO-Smith says:
<Starfleet Headquarters> #COM: Cherokee:  Good luck and God's speed.  Keep in touch.  HQ out.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Take us perpendicular to the planetary orbital plane, we can't wait to clear the Oort cloud the long way right now.

Host aFCO-Smith says:
CO:  Aye Sir!  Engaging 1/4 impulse. :;taps her console::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Shipwide*: This is the Captain, we are beginning departure.  All hands be ready.

XO_Wells says:
CO: So, do you really think this mission was purposely selected for us to keep us out of the way?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: It's not past their ability, but no, I think we're just the only unassigned vessel in the region.  I have to keep thinking positively that Starfleet isn't run by petty beings.

Host aFCO-Smith says:
CO:  I am ready to engage warp at your command.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Engage then.  Let's make up some time.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: We're engaging high Warp, so the stress levels will go up some very soon.

Host aFCO-Smith says:
CO:  Aye Sir!  Engaging warp 9.  ::can't keep a grin from face::

XO_Wells says:
CO: I hope you're right, I hate thinking like that too, seeing the bad in people, I mean.  It just seems that, something is going on.  Something that would need to involve more than just a few in Starfleet.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*CO*: Ok, Captain. I will keep an eye on the stress levels at my console at the bridge.

Host aFCO-Smith says:
::tries not to listen to the CO and XO but does wonder what the heck they are talking about::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Keep a pair of ears on the Federation Comm network.  I want to know if any subspace messages are detected near the Outpost.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Always.

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

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: takes the Turbolift to go to the bridge ::

XO_Wells says:
::Happier now that we are underway::

Host aFCO-Smith says:
CO:  On course Captain and ETA is 3 days at max warp.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: arrives to the bridge and goes to his console ::

XO_Wells says:
OPS/CO/aFCO: So, what did everybody do on leave?  Everyone, tell all.  We gotta kill three days so, let's hear some stories.

XO_Wells says:
CEO: Welcome, Chief.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: The fact that there is no word leads me to think this isn't an attack.  The Outpost would have had warning through sensors of any ships approaching.  I'm still hoping this is all some sort of malfunction or interference.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Welcome to the Bridge, Chief.

XO_Wells says:
All: I warn you, if you all don't talk, I will and I won't be stopped. ::Smiles::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  I became fast friends with that new CIV who helped with our supply order.

XO_Wells says:
OPS: New CIV?

Host aFCO-Smith says:
XO:  I was newly assigned.  Barely have my Ensign pip.  I am sure you remember what the Academy was like.

XO_Wells says:
OPS: You didn't get a new CIV at Macy's...

XO_Wells says:
aFCO: Yes, I remember the academy.  We're glad to have you, Ensign.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Or a pre owned one on Ebay?

XO_Wells says:
CEO: How was your leave, Chief?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  Yes, she is a retired Starfleet Commander, who just happened to specialize in Ship's Operations.  ::pauses:: XO:  And one more crack about Macy's, someone will find new quarters.

Host aFCO-Smith says:
XO:  Thank you Sir!  I have heard nothing but good about the Cherokee.

XO_Wells says:
::Looks at CO:: OPS: They're pre-owned, I hope they're not dented.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Ones with a nice view?  Maybe with some nice wainscoting?

XO_Wells says:
OPS: I just moved into them.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
XO: I can resume my leave into a medical one.

XO_Wells says:
CEO: Are you sick?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  I hear a nice new opening has come up near the recycling center.

XO_Wells says:
::Looks at CO:: CO: I think Mrs. Nash is developing a mean streak.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
XO: I am not sick, my father was operated with a gastric surgery but he is okay now.

Host aFCO-Smith says:
::tries not to giggle, but a loud snort escapes her nose::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Sorry to hear that.  Hope he feels well soon.

XO_Wells says:
CEO: I see.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: I think the recycling center is a nice area of the ship.  Gets first crack at the recycled water.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Probably quiet down there too.

Host aFCO-Smith says:
XO:  Yes, and the water is nice and warm Sir!

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CO/XO: He is now ok, he needs only time to recuperated.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  Or I can have a girl's night in with my new friend and you can watch my 3 kids and her 4.

XO_Wells says:
CEO: So, you had no fun on your leave?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: You're right, she's getting mean.  Seven kits?

XO_Wells says:
OPS: She has four kids?  What ages?

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
XO: At the beginning I do, but later happens what my father experience.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  Ten year old son, nine year old daughter, and 6 year old twin sons.

XO_Wells says:
OPS: And, no one would want me to have to care for eight kids at once.  You think I'm cranky some times?  Just wait.

XO_Wells says:
OPS: That's great. New friends for mine.

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