USS Cherokee 11110.09 Questions Part 1

Starring
Trish Yarborough as Adm-Alexander and Executive Producer 
Steve Weller as Captain CO_Ayidee
Zach Farland as Guest Star XO_Wells
Blake Harris as CTO_Ens_Nolsen
Jon Benson as CEO_LtJg_Salor
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_LtJg_Talora

Absent
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Linda Baus as CSO_LtJG_Logan 

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11110.09, Captain Ayidee recording.  The Cherokee is enroute to Vulcan, on orders to investigate an unknown anomaly in Vulcan space.  At this time, word is rather vague about the event.  We are hoping to have more details soon, but not expecting much until we arrive.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, monitoring activity from Science scanners looking for long range answers to the mystery of "what's out there?"::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@COM Cherokee:  This is Admiral Alexander.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::standing before the intermix chamber with a Tricorder, taking readings::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*All*: Situation readiness reports when you have them ready.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Back down in Sickbay, watching over preparations in care we need it at Vulcan.::

XO_Wells says:
::In his chair on the bridge, enjoying the ride and brushing up on his Vulcanese, from his console::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aOPS> COM: Alexander: This is the Cherokee, go ahead Admiral.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@COM Cherokee: I need to speak to the Captain.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::in my security office, making the new security schedule::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
<EO Keller>  ::double checking the Warp Field they just recalibrated::  CEO: I do believe we finally got it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aOPS> COM: Adm: Aye Admiral, I'll put you right through.
CO: Captain, Admiral Alexander on the line for you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aOPS: Put her through to the main viewer.  ::Waits for it to come through.::
COM: Adm: Good day, Admiral.  What can we do for you?

XO_Wells says:
::Looks up at viewer, sees the Admiral:: All: Here's Lucy!

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@COM: CO:  I have a little information for you, not much though.  The Vulcans are detecting some kind of wave, but they cannot tell the origins or what if any effects it has in their space.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::walks over to the console Keller is using and looks at the data::  Keller: Very good, Continue monitoring.  ::he goes back to the intermix chamber::

XO_Wells says:
::Listening to the Admiral, hoping for more information on our new vaguely detailed mission::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::grabs the schedule and heads for the bridge:: TL: Bridge.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Adm: Were they able to forward any of their readings from when the discovered this thing?  Might give us an idea how to better set up our sensor packages.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods at the progress of Sickbay and turns to head for the bridge, her mind on something completely different.::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::steps on to the bridge and heads for tactical station::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@COM Cherokee:  CO:  It only lasts for seconds, that is what they are concerned about.  They sent out two ships, but they mysteriously disappeared in space.  They have sent out a warning for everyone to stay away from the planet until the cause is found.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::satisfied with the readings, he places the Tricorder back in it's cradle::  Keller: I will be on the bridge reporting our status. You have control.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@COM Cherokee:  CO:  Do I need to say to proceed with caution?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Steps into the TL and orders it to the bridge::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Adm: That is concerning.  Two ships lost without word?  No, no need to warn about the caution.  This will take some care, to be certain.

XO_Wells says:
COM: ADM: Well, that's an important fact.  Two ships missing?  That's quite a wave.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
<Keller>  CEO: Yes sir.  :: as the Vulcan walks away, he wonders what he did in a past life to deserve working for him::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods at the XO's comment.::  COM: Adm: What type of ships, if I might ask?

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
Adam/Frank:: here are your new schedules for the Security shifts.  Adam this is for your Alpha shift and Frank this is your Beta shift.  Get to it crewmen.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@COM Cherokee:  XO:  I would say so, especially since it lasts only seconds.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::he exits Main Engineering and steps into the Turbolift::   Computer: Deck 1

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@COM Cherokee:  CO:  Just small scout ships.  They will not send out anything bigger.  I can't say I blame them.  They know you are on your way.  You will get any help that you need.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
<Adam>CTO: yes sir.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Steps onto the bridge and sees the Admiral on the view screen, and gives Adm Alexander a slight nod before going over to Science station on the bridge::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
<Frank>CTO: on it, sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Adm: Understood, although from what we're hearing, I doubt we'll have time to ask if we find we need it.

XO_Wells says:
COM: ADM/CO: If there was no signs of debris after these two ships "disappeared" I can't help but wonder if this wave is another portal to another dimension or world or reality?  It’s happened before, you know.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@COM Cherokee:  XO:  That has been considered, but at this point, we just don't know.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: That is one of the theories I'm already tossing around.

XO_Wells says:
CO: We shouldn't have to leave our reality, we went the last time.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::Turbolift arrives to bridge and the doors open and he steps out and walks to his console::  Computer: Activate Main Engineering console, Lieutenant Junior Grade  Salor.  :: the screen comes to life::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@COM Cherokee:  CO:  All your departments need to be on alert, and may I suggest 4 shifts Captain?

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::he turns and watches the view screen, taking in the information the Admiral is giving::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: I'd rather stay at home this mission myself.  But ours is seldom a career of choices.

XO_Wells says:
::Turns off the Vulcan language lesson and begins to research waves which transports ships to other places no one want to be::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Adm:  4 overlapping shifts to keep the crews fresh and prevent the "last minute mistakes" and "getting up to speed" ones as well.

XO_Wells says:
CO: I'll start leaving a bread crumb trail, Sir.  Just in case.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Bring us to Yellow Alert in 20 hours.  In those 20 hours, give the shields a level 3 diagnostic to ensure they are ready.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: yes sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Make sure the engines and support systems are capable of maintaining shields should they be required.

XO_Wells says:
CO: I suppose you'll want me to take care of this new 4-shift schedule business, huh?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Turns around and listens intently about a potential portal to another dimension or reality, having experience with such situations.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: I'll pass the order along to department heads.  Each will need to rearrange the schedules.
COM: Adm: Was there anything else, Admiral?

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Yes sir.  :: knowing that all main systems are ready::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
Computer: run a Level 3 diagnostic on the shields.
::looking at my console::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@COM Cherokee:  CO:  Exactly.  I love all my crews, but you know the Cherokee is close to my heart.  If you can get a message out before whatever is out there tries to get you, the more we will know what is going on.  God's speed Cherokee!  Alexander out.

XO_Wells says:
::Closes his wave research, dog-earing the page, and opens up the Cherokee's master duty schedule, his pride and joy::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Adm: Understood, we'll keep the channel open.  Cherokee out.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ CMO/ CEO: We already heard Commander Wells theory that this could be a moving dimensional crossing point, whether a Wormhole or something similar.  What else do we think this could be?

XO_Wells says:
All: ...besides trouble.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Do we have sensor data or anything to help theorize what it could possibly be?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: It's either transporting these ships other places, or breaking down everything to such a fine point, that it's undetectable by any scanning equipment.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: guessing sir, Transwarp theory.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: I'd rather it be the former, sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Vulcan has not yet sent anything, and we're still too far to get any meaningful data.
CTO: Transwarp as in some vessel moving through a Transwarp system?

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Then it is regrettable to theorize what it is without any information to make a possible theory.

XO_Wells says:
All: What we really need is a giant cork.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: Could possibly be sir.  It can be done.  I read it somewhere in Starfleet records.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: I'm not looking for any solid answers.  Just possible theories based on educated guesses, something to give us ideas on how to prepare for the unknown.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::laughs sorry::

XO_Wells says:
Self: ...maybe some crazy glue.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CTO/CO: Transwarp, as we know it, requires the use of a vessel to open and close. As there hasn't been reports of any vessels coming out, I would guess the likelyhood of that is far too great.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: There's a simpler theory, although not as likely as the dimensional gate.  Cloaked ship with a malfunctioning cloak.  The waves perhaps distorted energy emissions from propulsion or shielding.

XO_Wells says:
CO: It just seems that these transdimensional rifts in space are becoming common place.  It’s like the very fabric of space is coming apart at the seams.  Is this latest wave just the newest fracture?

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: is it something that is seen? or only on scanners?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: If it's a ship, or group of them, then our needs fall clearly into your field.  Be ready.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: yes sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Space is big, and to be honest, we've only really explored a small portion.  Perhaps this is the norm in the universe at large.

XO_Wells says:
CO: The two scout ships had a cloak or something in space with them, cloaked them?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: So far just sensors.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Scout ships are small.  A large ship with a large shuttle bay could take one inside.  No debris left to find.  Difficult, but possible.  Your theory is still the best we have I think, but I don't want to be caught unprepared if it can be helped.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: The universe works on a theory of space and time. Perhaps it is a time dilation field. that would cause any ships to have lost contact with.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: That fits the XO's theory as well.  Wormholes can go anywhere, any time, in any reality.  At least in theory.

XO_Wells says:
CO: No, we don't want to be unprepared.  I should think the blasted Vulcans would have gotten more facts about all this.  They are usually much more analytical about such things.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Sickbay is in readiness, Captain.

XO_Wells says:
CEO: No offense, Lieutenant.  They must have been napping.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: I expect it is.  I expect nothing less of my crew.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: I can not be offended. No need to apologize.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Shipwide*: This is the Captain.  Our situation appears to be one that will get more hairy before we learn what we're against.  In the next 24 hours all departments will shift to a 4 shift rotation of 8 hours, each shift overlapping with the one before it and the one after it to ensure a smooth transition.

XO_Wells says:
CEO: I'll keep trying.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Have you had enough time to get a firm grasp on your crews capabilities?

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: If worm holes are a possibility, then our sensors needs to be scanning for neutrinos.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Good suggestion.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: The staff is capable to perform their duties.

XO_Wells says:
CO: I'm wondering if sending a probe ahead of us could tell us anything useful?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Given the fact that there are several possibilities to bring about what little we do know, the ship will need to stay on full readiness for an extended time.  That falls primarily upon your shoulders.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Another good suggestion.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Slightly nervous about the impending mission and tries to remain cool and collect on the outside.::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: There is no need to worry captain.

XO_Wells says:
CTO: Mr. Nolsen, find out exactly where those two scout ships vanished and send a sensor probe in that direction, please.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Class 9 probe to ensure it gets there quickly and give it the best chance for getting there in one piece.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
XO: Yes sir.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::prepares a class 9 probe::
CO/XO: probe is ready.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Launch it, and let's hope the gods are smiling on us.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::taps the button once::

XO_Wells says:
CMO: There's a remarkable Holodeck program installed to Holodeck one.  It will turn the Holodeck into a very proficient triage center.  Feel free to use it, if the need ever presents itself.’
CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: The gods, sir?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
XO: Thank you sir, I hope that we have no need for it.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::turns to console and insure a free flow of data from the probe::

XO_Wells says:
CMO: Nice thought but, hardly likely.  I wrote the triage program because believe me, it gets used.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods:: XO: I have medics ready to convert a cargo bay into a triage center as well.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Infinite Diversity in Infinite combinations, I tend to think that includes multiple gods working in concert.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: In infinite universes? ::Being sly in asking her question::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::begins to say something about gods, then thinks better  and stays quite.  Knowing what happened the last time he spoke up about gods::

XO_Wells says:
CMO: Suit yourself, I just think a Holodeck is more sanitary than a cargo bay.

ACTION:  The probe leaves the Cherokee.  It should reach Vulcan within an hour, well before the Cherokee arrives in the system.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: But if power becomes an issue, Holodeck's will not be stable for use.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: That there is.  No idea what form they may take, but I am close to certain most guesses are a bit off.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
XO: It is indeed, and the Holodeck would be the primary care facility after Sickbay.  But if we need triage centers, then usually the injuries are too serious to deal with some dirt and dust on the ground. The Holodeck will come in useful, I'm sure.

XO_Wells says:
CEO: What if Holodeck one had a priority power status and a back up energy supply?

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: that can be done if you so order it.  But Holodeck power is first to shut down in case of an emergency, and if the captain expects a problem, then we will need all available power for shields and SIF.

XO_Wells says:
CO: We sure picked up an obstinate crew, didn't we?  Were they this difficult under the sea?  You should have left them there.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Regulations are pretty specific about things like that.  Everyone comes home whenever possible.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: And Backup energy supply is reserved for life support.

XO_Wells says:
CEO: No need to do anything.  It is already so, part of the design.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CEO: Triage centers IS life support!!!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: This would be a part of life support, and would take priority, Lieutenant.  If we take on major casualties, I'd say the need for shields may already be passed.  We can deal with the exact questions when they arise.  Prepare the backup for now, however.

XO_Wells says:
CO: I give up.  That's enough socializing with the crew for one shift.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO/XO: As well, there are emergency medical centers on each deck. We've enough space.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Understood sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ *OPS*: In the next 24 hours, I would like to have all exterior quarters evacuated to the emergency centers in case we experience major hull problems.

XO_Wells says:
::Checking on the probe to see if any data is coming through yet::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: Yes sir,

ACTION:  The probe has not reached it destination and is sending no telemetry yet.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
*Security*: All security teams beta 1 now .

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: If we knew what we were getting into, we might have done well to leave non-essentials at a safe port.

XO_Wells says:
::Reopens the dog-eared page on wave anomalies::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Thinks over the mission.  A possibility of another dimension/world/universe.  Perhaps it would be a good idea to speak with someone in private about it?::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::Checks on the power allocation for shielding and SIF.  Makes note to save power for the CMO's triage as he was ordered against his better judgment::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aOPS: Send a message to the Vulcan Science Center requesting any scans or information they have on the coming anomaly.  They are close enough, they should have some scans.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Well, let's not abandon ship just yet.  Let's see what we are up against first.  If anything, we could always put non essentials down on Vulcan; let 'em do Yoga and take mud baths or whatever it is they do on Vulcan.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
<Adam>*CTO*: All stations locked and ready.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
<Frank>*CTO*: All ready sir.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: all teams reports all stations are ready sir.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: We meditate and study and better our way of life. There are no mud baths and the such.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Understood, but don't over work them yet.  We still have a full day before we arrive, and no telling how long it will take us to carry out the mission.

XO_Wells says:
CEO: So then, what do you people soak your heads in?

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: Yes sir, they’re more than ready.  I have them new shifts.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: Turns his head and gives him a curious look::  XO: Why would there be a need to soak your head?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Problem with that is the unknown anomaly.  If it took out scout ships, it could take out a shuttle just as easily, not to mention escape pods.  Ah well.

XO_Wells says:
CEO: Gets the waxy build up out of your ears.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::turns back to his console::  XO: Your attempt at humor shows no use or logic.

XO_Wells says:
CO: You make it sound like you think someone has control over this wave; like it can pick and choose.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Tilts her head:: XO: I just don't get it...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: It might.  But so far, we know too little to know.

XO_Wells says:
CEO: Humor has nothing to do with logic but serves a better purpose.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: It is better then trying to intimidate. I will agree with that.

XO_Wells says:
CEO: You're okay, Lieutenant.  I'm Okay, we're all just fine.  Everyday is a learning experience and today you're learning about your slightly odd XO.  Congratulations.

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