USS Cherokee 11102.13 The Return Part 3

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as FCO-Adams and Executive Producer 
Steve Weller as Captain Tio Ayidee
Zach Farland as Commander Garrison Wells 
Dawn Freeman as Commander Kyleigh Nash 
Jane Rowley as CNS_Cmdr_Luchena 
Keith LaHue as CEO_Cmdr_Damien
John Easten as CTO_Ens_Easten
Linda Baus as CSO_LtJG_Logan
Phil Yarbrough as SO_Ltjg_Cerdan

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11102.13, Captain Ayidee recording.  As the journey continues I've called the senior staff together to try and see what kind of answers we can come up with to the possibility of finding an Away Team with no operating powered equipment.  I am hoping we'll find one solution that will work, and have others in place as back up.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Holodeck, trying to get a grasp on the technology we're expecting to see.::
XO_Wells says:
::In the Holodeck, with the Captain, waiting for crew to gather, noting the time::  CO: Sometimes its a wonder we get anything done but, we may be able to start on time.  ::Looking about to see who is present::

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
::In Holodeck configuring Phasers and shields::

Host FCO-Adams says:
::turning the helm over to one of her staff as she leave to go to the briefing::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: We still have time.  If we're prepared in advance, when things start to break apart we'll have options.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Steps onto the Turbolift:: TL: *Deck 7*.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::walking down the corridor towards the Holodeck, wondering what he could possibly contribute::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::walking down the corridor after leaving her quarters, heading to Holodeck 1::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::On the Holodeck, testing the parameters of the Holo-program.::

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
CO: I am still working on my theories about shielding our weapons, sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
:: In main engineering, overseeing a few details before going to the meeting. ::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::supposes he could teach them to calmly accept their impending deaths::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Excellent, that's a good start.  I've just found that when dealing with technology we know so little about, multiple options never, ever hurt.

XO_Wells says:
CO: It's good to be prepared.  I'll be seeing how we work together as a team, before putting in my recommendation for the away team.

Host FCO-Adams says:
::enters the Holodeck and looks for a chair::

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
CO: Sir, do you have an idea of who will being going down on the away team?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::enters the Holodeck.  Stands quietly and pays attention::

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Steps off the lift on deck 7.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Whoever the XO wants, Ensign.  This is going to be a mission with a lot of "what could go wrongs", so being well staffed is step one of being prepared.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::exits engineering and heads for the nearest lift::

XO_Wells says:
CO: I won't be much help with what you are trying to accomplish here or there except as team leader.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::listening unobtrusively::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Any idea how close to real conditions the Holodeck can make this?

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
CO: I agree sir.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Turns the corner and pauses before entering the Holodeck.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: I don't believe that.  Sometimes the science minds miss things that the verstehen  minds come up with.  You've been on enough Away Teams to be able to picture what can go wrong.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  I was able to input all the known details of the planet and gateway.  Honestly, Captain, this element that the gateway is made out of; it does not exist anywhere else.  But on the good side, you should know that the weapons issue was only after they went through the gateway.  Let's just hope there is no gateway, and there won't be any problems.

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
People in Holodeck: So has anyone else thought of any ideas we can go with so far?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she reaches Holodeck 1 and she enters::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::enters the lift and orders it to deck seven::

XO_Wells says:
CO/CTO: Still, I may have use for a knowledgeable CTO over there so, be clever and impress me.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Enters and moves to one side and surveys the room.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: If that is the case, if the gateway is still inoperable than our mission is complete.

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
XO: ::grins:: I will do my best sir.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Will be a very fast mission, Sir.  But something inside of me tells me that is not going to be the case, and I'm not talking about my Betazoid senses here.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: But I wouldn't count on that.  Hope for the best, plan for the worst.  If going through to a new world is the worst.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::enters the Holodeck and takes a look around:: CO/CSO/XO/CNS: Captain, gentlemen, ladies.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods at Jose::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Welcome chief.  I think we're ready to start?

XO_Wells says:
::Smiles at the CTO:: CTO: I believe you will.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::listens::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she listens::

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Glances at PADD and hopes to have something of value to contribute.::

XO_Wells says:
::Nods at CEO, glad he is here::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CEO:  Hello, Commander.  Glad you could make it.

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
::Waits for captain to start::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: We're being sent to investigate a gateway that, on Starfleet's first encounter, disabled all Away Team equipment when they passed through it.  We need ideas before we get there, in case the gateway opens again.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Do we know what caused the equipment to fail?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: I believe that question was never answered, correct?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CEO:  Did you have a chance to look at the technology that was programmed into the Holodeck?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CSO: Not really. I just looked over the specs on them.

XO_Wells says:
CO/All: Then, wouldn't that be square one?  We need to know what we need protection from?

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
XO: But we might not know that until its to late.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  No, Captain.  As I understand it, the crew never had the opportunity to work on that.  They were sent back through the gateway, and the gateway was destroyed.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Nods at the XO's comment.::

XO_Wells says:
CTO: That's what I hope we can avoid by this preparation meeting of the minds.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Then Commander Wells has the starting point.  We have limited scans of the Gateway that Lieutenant Logan, Ensign Easten, and Lieutenant Cerdan have started working with.  It's the best starting point we have.

Host FCO-Adams says:
::feels like a duck out of water, since she seriously doesn't think her skills will be needed on the AT::

XO_Wells says:
CTO: I may not know much about this branch of science but, I'm a trained counselor.  I do know how to ask the right questions.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: I told you that's why I wanted you here.

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
XO: I feel the same way sir a lot of science just goes right over my head.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO/CTO/SO: What did you come up with so far?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Looks to the CTO.::  CTO:  Want to explain what we tried?

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
CO: That the Holodeck can make shielded Phasers smoke and shock people.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::feels even more superfluous than he did before::

XO_Wells says:
CO: You're a smart Cait, Sir, I guess that's why you have the extra pip.  ::Smiles::

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Directs his look toward the Captain but addresses everyone.:: All:  What we find when we arrive will dictate our course of action.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  I believe you are correct on that one.

XO_Wells says:
CTO: But, you have ideas on how to protect the ship's equipment, weapons and its very hull, along with its crew so, let that motivate you.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
ALL:  We are going on the assumption that the gateway is still active.  It was supposed to be destroyed.  It was documented that it was destroyed.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO/SO: Of course, but preparing options that might work is better than attempting a fix on the run.

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
XO: I have been working on it and with Lieutenant Logan and Cerdan, we are making progress.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Agreed on that one.  I'm just wondering though if it's the other side of the gateway's technology is just not able to be duplicated.

XO_Wells says:
CSO: Our shields as they are now are no good, huh?  Did the Huron go through with the shields up?  Is there data on that for the Holodeck?

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
XO: The ship shouldn't be in any danger though.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
All: Why are we all so concerned with something that by all known accounts, is Not there?

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
CEO: Because if it is.... we should be ready don't you think?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: It wasn't the ship that went through, it was an Away Team.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  Think of the gateway as a doorway - they walked through it.  When they walked through it, it disabled their weapons.

XO_Wells says:
CO: By shuttle or transporter?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Exactly.  We have a few days travel.  Preparing answers is a good use of that time, even if it isn't used.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
ALL:  Maybe I can shed some light on all of this.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: They Transported down and then walked through.

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
CSO: Please do.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
All: Maybe we should bring primitive projectile weapons. Maybe the gateway will allow them through.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Go ahead, you've studied the issue more than I have.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Steps closer as the CSO begins.::

Host FCO-Adams says:
CEO:  I was thinking that myself.  Or hand held weapons like knives etc.

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
CEO: I was about to suggest that.  We should have some sort of back up that won’t fail.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
ALL:  The crew beamed down the planet.  From there, they needed to use a transporter in the science labs on the planet that allowed them entrance to a cavern below the planet's surface.  From there, they were greeted by Dr. Neal, who introduced the gateway to them.

XO_Wells says:
::Thinking.  Listening::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
ALL:  They walked through the gateway, and their weapons were disabled.  They were unable to keep the gateway open - it needed to be reactivated on the other side.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
All: I can have whatever weapons we will need replicated. Old style 'guns', knives, etc.

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
All: I think we should try to stay off the planet and do as much as we can with sensors before going down.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Transporters didn't work sending them directly to the Gateway?

Host FCO-Adams says:
::walks slowly over to the CEO and whispers::  CEO:  Great weapon is a 357 Smith and Wesson.  ::grins evilly::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  No, Captain.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::::Nods in agreement at CTO's Statement.::

XO_Wells says:
All: I'd much rather find a way to protect ourselves AND our equipment.  Weapons are a necessity I guess, but I'm thinking I'd like the data collecting equipment to work as well.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Then sensors may be limited in their functionality.  We will attempt it, but again, planning 3 steps ahead can save lives.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  I'm more concerned about the Borg they encountered.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::startled::  To self:  Borg?

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
CSO: Have there been reports of the Borg in the area since that mission?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Senses the CNS.::  CNS:  Yes, Borg.  
CTO:  No Borg have been sighted in the area.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CTO:  But keep in mind, they were from the other side.  The Borg never went through the gateway.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: That is a legitimate concern, and why having options is a good idea.  The old style weapons have had some success in the past against them as well.

Host FCO-Adams says:
CSO:  None that we know of, how about before the Huron arrived?  Did anyone ask?

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
CSO: Should we be considering  a way to disable or destroy the gateway if it is still there?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: That is a good point.

Host FCO-Adams says:
CO:  How as it destroyed before, the gateway that is?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
FCO:  There have been no known sightings of Borg past or present in the area.
SO:  Good question, indeed.  
CO:  What does Starfleet want us to do if that is the case?
FCO:  The BOTs destroyed it.

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
All: Can we give the away team emergency Transponders that can beam them back to ship?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: What we always do.  Investigate, offer solutions, and do what we deem best for the Federation's interest.  If the gateway is a threat, destroying it would be an option.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CTO:  Good thought, but as I understand it, the technology will not work on the other side.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: When the gateway activated before, was it intentional or did it seem like an accident after contact?

Host FCO-Adams says:
CSO:  Maybe it might work if it subdural, hidden by our skin.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Remembers an old saying.....The dead men will tell us the story.::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::shudders::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
FCO:  Good point, something we can try.

Host FCO-Adams says:
CSO:  Can't hurt that is for sure. ::glad she contributed something that might work::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Honestly, Captain, I do not know.  They documented that the gateway seemed to be functional and operational by touch.  But not all people could activate it.

Host FCO-Adams says:
CO:  So Sir?  Do we have weapon options yet?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Looks at the SO trying not to read his thoughts, but he's thinking so loudly!!::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: It could also work for communications, if that did work.

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
FCO: I am working on weapons.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Taps his PADD and looks at Huron records.:: Aloud: Were missing something…

Host FCO-Adams says:
CO:  Subdural coms Sir?

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
SO: Too true, sir.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  What are we missing?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: It's not a new technology, should be easy to do.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  We have other potential means of communication.  Two of your senior officers are telepaths.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
CSO: I don't know sir...I can't place it.

Host FCO-Adams says:
CNS:  Halleluiah for that!

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::jumps::  FCO:  Calm down!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: But having full communications for all will make it easier if a team needs to work.

Host FCO-Adams says:
CNS:  A little jumpy are we Sir?  ::smiling::

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
CO: I agree sir we need at least some sort of SOS system.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CEO:  Are you able to engineer something that might help us combat the Borg in the event that we need to go through the gateway?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::gives the FCO a dead silent stare in return::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: With your portable shields, how would the shields themselves be protected from the effect?

Host FCO-Adams says:
::returns it::

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
CO: The generator is inside the shield, so it will have protection.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::makes a mental note to move the FCO to the top of the psychological assessment list::

XO_Wells says:
FCO: Remember your rank, Miss Adams.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CSO: Only if Borg technology also fails to operate.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Relax, we need you all on the task.  Any ideas may help.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CEO:  That technology was working just fine, unfortunately!

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::given the response to his last comment, decides its best to stay silent::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Would they need to be carried in something, or would the shields be low enough to be potable?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CSO: Then we're in for trouble.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Starts to speak and the pauses.:: CSO:  I need to study the Huron logs some more to give you some viable suggestions.

XO_Wells says:
All: I think some kinda fancy shielding is our best bet.  I like my toys in working order when I go on a field trip.

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
CO: Here I have one to show you :: hand the captain a generator:: this is what it looks like.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Nods to the SO.::  SO:  Let me know if there is anything else you come up with.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: At this time that seems the most likely solution.  ::Takes the generator.::

XO_Wells says:
ALL: The Borg have good shields, we should find out where they shop.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: It's something that can be held in hand then?

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
CSO: Aye Ma'am.  ::Takes a step back and taps his PADD again.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: They have a bad habit of cleaning out all the stores they visit.  And making them a bit "inhospitable".

Host FCO-Adams says:
::smiles and tries not to giggle at the CO's comment::

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
::Shows how it can be attached to the waist and to various pieces of gear:: CO: It is very flexible and can be modified.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Is really glad he called her Ma'am this time.::  ~~~CNS:  I'm getting anxious about meeting up the Borg.  Hopefully we don't encounter them.~~~

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Very good.  Are you already having them prepared?

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
CO: Yes sir.  My security staff has been trained with them but I would also like to show the members of the away team how they work, just to be safe.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
ALL:  All right, I'm going to throw this out there, but what if we dressed up like Borg?  Maybe they wouldn't know us!

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~CSO:  It sounds as though there is a small possibility we might meet the Borg.~~~

XO_Wells says:
CO: I just mean, can't we copy their technology?  If they've been in the area, wouldn't they have encountered the same kind of equipment troubles?  Maybe they figured away around it.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  I know it sounds rather silly, but if we looked like Borg, maybe they would not bother us!

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
CSO: Just relax about the Borg If they come we will be ready I promise.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: If they came through a similar Gateway.  They may have gone their using more traditional propulsion.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  I can answer that, Commander.  The Borg were not able to assimilate the BOTs - something with their technology, and Ntem.

Host FCO-Adams says:
CSO:  But wouldn't the Ntems try to kill us?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CTO:  I hope so.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
FCO:  Good point.  ::Sighs.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Only if they weren't listening for you.  ::shudders slightly.::

XO_Wells says:
CSO: Let's save that for the Annual Cherokee Halloween party.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Taps the PADD again.:: CSO;  I may have something...  ::Steps closer::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Chuckles, and then turns her attention to the SO.::  SO:  What do you have, Lieutenant?

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
All: So Do we have anything that we should be focusing one right now?  It seems like we are losing our focus.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
CSO: The Huron sent a probe, It came back with some new technology. Do we have anything on that? It could help us .

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  You mean did they analyze the probe?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Have you given any consideration to who will make up the Away Team?

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
CSO: If that technology worked why couldn't we duplicate it?

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
XO/CO: I want to request a spot on the Away Team for myself, sir.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  That's a good question, ::Looks at her records::  And there's nothing in the records of what happened to that probe.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Oh sure, Logan, Damien and Easten for sure.
CTO: Granted.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  Commander, I would like to suggest taking the SO with me as well.

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
XO: Thank you sir.  Do you think we should bring one of the ships doctors as well?

XO_Wells says:
SO: Okay, granted, he can sit on your lap on the way down.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the XO's comment.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Given the situation, the more minds the better.  Anyone you need is available.  The Cherokee can run on a skeleton crew if needed, we'll simply be in orbit anyhow.

XO_Wells says:
CTO: Why? Are we going to get hurt?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  I thought we were transporting down, Commander.  That transporter pad will be a bit cramped if he's on my pad with me.

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
XO: I hope not, but you said it yourself.  We should be ready.

XO_Wells says:
CTO: Besides, what if I told you I was the best doctor on the ship?  And, hey, I'm going.

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
XO: Than I would say I trust you with my life ::chuckles::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::shifts his position::

XO_Wells says:
CTO: And ready we will be.  And the rest we'll make up as we go along.  That's the Starfleet way, Ensign.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  What do you think, Lieutenant?  Want to sit in my lap?  ::Chuckles.::

CTO_Ens_Easten says:
XO: It’s the best way.

XO_Wells says:
CTO: Thanks for your trust, just call me Allstate.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  As long as you're not mayhem!

Host FCO-Adams says:
CO:  Will someone make a list of all our options covered here today?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: That can be done.

Host FCO-Adams says:
CO:  Thank you Sir!

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