Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 11112.11 Questions Part 8
Starring
Trish Yarborough as Alien-CO, Rom-CO and Executive Producer 
Steve Weller as Captain Tio Ayidee
Zach Farland as Commander Garrison Wells
Dawn Freeman as Commander Kyleigh Nash
Andrew Cotterly as Doctor Talora
Jon Benson as LtJg_Salor
Blake Harris as Ensign_Nolsen

Absent
None

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11112.11, Captain Ayidee recording.  We have made face to face contact with the inhabitants of the unknown ship, but are still attempting to make meaningful conversation.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Conference Room attempting to get through to the being.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on bridge::

XO_Wells says:
::In the conference room sympathizing with an alien::

Host Alien-CO says:
::not understanding anything except they are missing children as well::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::stands near the CO::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::monitoring systems and looking into the wave information collected from sensors::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: There isn't a threat here, and if there is I'm sure we can handle it.  Return to the Bridge, see if you can get the sensors to work on that ship.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Sighs quietly to herself and tries to think of a way to get through to this alien::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: Yes sir.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::leaves the Conference room and walks into the bridge::

XO_Wells says:
CO: I'm drawing all kinds of blanks here.  I have no idea what to say or do.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::no info was registered with sensors, making it difficult to make and head way to finding an answer::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Doctor, see if you can figure out how these aliens communicate in a physical sense.  Maybe we're scratching up the wrong posts.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods:: CO: So, you want me to try other forms of communication?

Host Alien-CO says:
::gets up and walks over to the CO, pointing around the ship and shrugs his shoulders::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: It seems we all are, on both sides.  I'm starting to doubt that they use verbal language at all.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: If you have an idea, go ahead with it.  Right now we're not standing on ceremony.

XO_Wells says:
CO: I'm reasonably sure they know nothing we can use.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Perhaps, but we may be able to help each other.  I think he wants to see the ship perhaps?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Smiles lightly and stands nearby the alien, trying to get it's attention::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CEO: I think we need to team up to see if we can get those sensors working on this alien ship.  ::smiles.::

XO_Wells says:
CO: Do we really have time to be giving tours?  I know I'm not up to giving one.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CTO: I already have sensors scanning through the airlock,  There was nothing to suggest any hostile intentions.

Host Alien-CO says:
::looks at the CMO and smiles back::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: If you are more comfortable, then you can stay on the Bridge and work with the crew on the wave front.  But either way, we have a clear path.  ::Steps towards the door.::

XO_Wells says:
CMO/CO: I hope this guy doesn't still think we have HIS kids.

Host Alien-CO says:
::points at the CMO and waves her over to him::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: They seem to share certain social conventions.  Smiles, shrugging.  Perhaps we aren't so different?

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::goes to tactical station and begins working on the sensor's ::

XO_Wells says:
CO: Very well, I'll be on the bridge then.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: I think we got that across.  I'll see you there shortly.

XO_Wells says:
::Exits conference room to bridge::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CEO: Well, I would like to find out every thing about their ship in case something happens.

XO_Wells says:
CEO: You making any headway on figuring out that wave anomaly?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Steps over and nods to him. After reaching him, she slowly moves her hands into symbols and signs that she's known for ages and was common knowledge in her home universe::

ACTION:  Out of nowhere another large ship appears in space, only this time it does not disappear again.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
XO: No sir.  Between scanning our guest’s ship and the Vulcan ship that keeps popping in and out.  It’s quite frustrating sir, but I will not rest until I come up with something.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::sees the Warbird appear::  ALL: The ship is going to red alert.    *CO*  A Romulan warbird just appeared we are at red alert.

Host Alien-CO says:
::sees what the CMO is doing, but doesn't understand the meaning, and shakes his head::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
XO: Sir, a ship just appeared.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
XO: Should we hail it, sir?

XO_Wells says:
::Sees new ship join our space::  CTO: Tell me about this new ship.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::begins scanning::
XO: taking readings now sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Make that Yellow Alert, don't make a hostile move until we know what is happening.  I'll be to the Bridge shortly.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Pauses and brings up on the screen, "Can you read this?" in all known calligraphy.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: We have to take our guest to the Bridge.  We need to see what just came about.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::places the ship into yellow status taking down the automatic red alert status::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Do you think that’s wise, sir? The last thing we need is our guest to panic with his own ship right next to us.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
COMPUTER: any thing on those reading of that ship?

XO_Wells says:
OPS: Keep the COM open in case they want to say hello first.

ACTION:  Alarm klaxons are going off all over the ship.  The Alien looks scared.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Opens the door.::  CMO: I think he wanted to see the ship.  Perhaps they are familiar with the Romulans.  ::Nods to alien, attempting to get him to relax and follow.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Sighs and extends her hand to the alien, showing a very calm, kind face::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::is working on trying to see if she can access the Alien's ship computer in hope of trying to find a way to communicate with them::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: We are at yellow status, sir.  And I am reminding you we still have that other ship docked.

Host Alien-CO says:
::eyes wide with fright, he takes a deep breath and follows the CO::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  The COM has been open for a while.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::scanning the ship that appeared come on::

XO_Wells says:
CEO: Thank you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Computer: Cut audio and video warnings of Yellow Alert in vicinity of our guest.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Walks along side our guest::

XO_Wells says:
OPS: Very good.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Returns to the Bridge, slowly leading the alien, wondering if this is indeed wise.::

ACTION:  The Warbird is at RED Alert, weapons are powered up.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::all engineering teams reporting in at standby and damage control reports ready::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
XO: Sir, weapons are hot.

XO_Wells says:
CO: I bet the Romulan lost kids and think we have them too.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Upon reaching the bridge, she steers the guest over to Science station to patiently observe from the side.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps onto the Bridge.::  XO: Then let's make sure they understand we don't.  Open a hail.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: Given the nature of the Romlans, they will act aggressively.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
XO: Ee need to go to red alert, sir.

XO_Wells says:
OPS: Hail them, please, Mrs. Nash.

XO_Wells says:
CTO: Captain's decision, Ensign.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
XO: yes sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Negative, we won't win a battle with a Warbird, so better do all we can to avoid one.  We're outgunned about 5 to 1, and have another ship docked with us.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CTO/CO: And shields can not hold with another ship along with us.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Romulan Vessel: This is Captain Ayidee of the Federation Starship Cherokee.  We have been brought to this universe against our will and have had beings abducted.  Are you in the same situation?

Host Rom-CO says:
$COM: Cherokee:  This is Commander T'Sal.  How do I know you are telling the truth?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: T'Sal: Scan our vessel.  Scan the vessel we are docked with, if you can get past it's hull better than we can.  You will find no children aboard of any species.

Host Rom-CO says:
$COM: Cherokee:  Children?  We have had younger ones disappear.  How do I know you don't have them and are in collusion with the ship that is docked with you?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::mumbles under her breath 'Come aboard and look for yourself'::

XO_Wells says:
CO: Have the Vulcan tell them.  They don't lie.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::turns his head toward the XO::  XO: It is unbecoming of a Starfleet captain to lie.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: T'Sal: A leap of faith is required, but you can a team come aboard, if you like.  Where would we hide them all?  Surely not the same place as the entire population of Vulcan?  And every Federation Comm Booster satellite within 10 Light Years?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Grumbles something about befriending foreign aliens and now the Romulans::

XO_Wells says:
CEO: But, they don't know that.
CO: More aliens on board, really?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: T'Sal: The being from the other ship we have aboard, he is on our Bridge right behind me.  Scan him as well, he is not known to our records.  Is he to yours?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Mutters quietly to herself, "Why don't we invite the Cardassians and the Borg for lunch too?"::

Host Rom-CO says:
$COM: Cherokee:  Vulcan is empty?  ::turns to her CSO and nods to begin the scans::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Would you rather try to hold off an assault from a Romulan Ship With 5 times our firepower and even more crew?

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::smirks::

XO_Wells says:
CO: These guys have no answers either, therefore a waste of time unless they want to help solve the problem.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::watches the view screen looking onto the Romulan knowing in the back of his mind, that maybe he will feel something for the loss of his distant Vulcan cousins::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: We are alone here, unless we accept help from those we haven't known or haven't trusted.  We need help, some way, some how.

Host Rom-CO says:
$COM: Cherokee:  Captain, it appears you are correct.  The star patterns are all wrong.  As you said, Vulcan is empty.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Captain, we should see what they were doing at the time they phased into this universe. There might be a similarity.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: T'Sal: And so far, the only vessels that seem to "Stick" here in this universe are the three here.  A handful of smaller vessels came and went within seconds.  We need answers as much as you do.

Host Rom-CO says:
$COM: Cherokee:  I am willing to power down if you are.  We want answers, but if we discover any treachery on your part, it will be your last.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: T'Sal: Understood, treachery is not part of our plan.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Maybe the ships that didn't "stick" didn't have any children.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Given their size, that is likely and makes a lot of sense.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: That is a logical assumption. given their size.

Host Rom-CO says:
$COM: Cherokee:  What do you propose Captain?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Lower shields.  Return to Green Alert.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: Yes sir.  ::lowers the shield::

XO_Wells says:
CEO: Not so insane after all, am I?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: T'Sal: A face to face, so we can compare notes and attempt to develop a plan to move forward.  Three ships have a better chance of finding answers than one, at least if we can communicate with the aliens.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Smiles at the XO::

Host Rom-CO says:
$::sees the Cherokee lower her shields and power down her weapons and nods to her CTO to do the same::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: Indeed Commander.

XO_Wells says:
All: If someone is doing this, then they have the power to decide who stays and who goes.  If they took the kids, why are they letting us still be here?  Or, its a wave and then I'm clueless.

Host Rom-CO says:
$COM: Cherokee:  CO:  We have powered down our weapons.  I will beam over if you give me the correct coordinates.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Is having them over here necessary?  I'm sure they have good equipment on their ship.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Transmit Bridge Coordinates.  We have the tools here that we can't have in the conference rooms.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::sends the coordinates to the Romulan Vessel::

ACTION:  The Romulan beams to the bridge coordinates.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Face to face is much more productive.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::watches as the Romulan appears on the bridge, being his first Romulan to see in person::

XO_Wells says:
::Not liking the idea of Romulans on board::  Self: I'll go bake more sugar cookies for the new company.  The kids are missing let's have a party and invite anyone.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Frowns and crosses her arms::

Host Rom-CO says:
::nods to the Captain, and slowly looks over the crew on the bridge::
CO:  You did not tell me you had a Vulcan onboard.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
T'Sal: Welcome to the Cherokee.  I am Captain Ayidee, I wish we could have met under more ideal circumstances.

Host Rom-CO says:
CO:  What is that being?  ::pointing to the Alien::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::raises his left eyebrow at the comment::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
T'Sal: We have over 200 crew members of over a dozen races, not counting our guest.  I didn't mention we had a Cait either.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
Self: Such barbaric statements.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Rom-CO: That is, I believe, Captain of the other vessel.  So far we have been unable to establish vocal communications with them.  Not even sure they use vocal.

XO_Wells says:
Rom-CO: But, they are missing their young too.

Host Rom-CO says:
CO:  Then how did you know they are missing crew?  ::raising his eyebrow::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Discretely does a quick bio-scan with her Tricorder on the Alien::

XO_Wells says:
Rom-CO: Its an emotional connection, we saw it in their eyes.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Rom-CO: We had to do some guesses, based on reactions to attempts to get signals across with images.  It's the best we could do so far.

Host Rom-CO says:
CO:  Have you tried telepathy?  I could perhaps assist.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Rom-CO: Our Betazoid attempt failed, we haven't tried touch telepathy yet.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: The Romulan mental capacity is inferior.

Host Rom-CO says:
:;turns at the statement from the Vulcan::

XO_Wells says:
Rom-CO: It's best, if we have a common enemy, to work together.  Can your science people decide if the wave that brought us all here is natural or man made?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: I assume you mean their touch telepath ability is inferior.

XO_Wells says:
CEO: Gee, is that some emotion showing regarding your feelings for our Romulan guests?

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Correct, their emotions keep them from achieving the full state required.

Host Rom-CO says:
CO:  Captain, I need to check in with my XO to assure him that I am all right.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: I believe that is our next step then.  Attempt to make contact.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Rom-CO: Of course.  Do you have your own system set up or do you need ours?

Host Rom-CO says:
CO:  Yours will be fine.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Yes sir.  :approaches the alien calmly::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Put him through to his ship.

XO_Wells says:
OPS: And reverse the charges.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods as she does as asked::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::places his hand across the alien face.  Stays that way for a moment and pulls back::

Host Rom-CO says:
COM:  R-XO:  I am well.  I will check in, in an hour.  T'Sal out.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: I regret to inform you captain, that there is nothing.  I can not be sure if there is a mind. I can not touch one.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Looks Surprised.::  CEO: There is a mind there, or else this is a very intelligent mimic program.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Sir, I do not understand what I felt.  There was something there, an energy I have never touched before.  Not a mind I can communicate with.  Just an energy, I can not explain it.  Or perhaps a natural block.

Host Rom-CO says:
CEO:  You picked up no mental activity at all?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Not all beings can make contact with all.  We have a very little to go on, and seem unable to find any answers.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::keeps an eye on our new guest from tactical station::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: And scanners can not detect anything about the wave also captain. I can not even speculate on anything.

XO_Wells says:
All: We need a place to start.  I would be much happier if someone could answer just one question. The wave: natural anomaly or are we being messed with by some not very nice beings?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Looks over her findings:: CO: Captain, our guest has no vocal chords. He can't speak. There's neurons firing, so normal brain activity.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Moves to the Alien.::  Alien: Control.  ::Points around the bridge, including images of ship's functions.::  Understand?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO/ CMO: At least we know what won't work.  But next question is how do they communicate if not vocally?
XO: If it's even a wave.  So far we have no sensor data on it at all.  Only the Vulcan theory it is some sort of a wave.

Host  Alien-CO says:
::projects an image to the CEO of his planet::

XO_Wells says:
CO: I'm feeling more crazy coming on, Sir.  I think it best I send myself to my quarters before I act in a very unprofessional manner.  All the tech on three different ship and we are no closer to finding the kids than we were at the start of this nightmare.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::squints his eyes and places his hands on each side of his head and reacts in pain::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Lieutenant, are you ill?

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
All; An image.  ::stutters as he talks::  a planet..  :: choppy words::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Progress?

ACTION:  The CEO is in extreme pain.

XO_Wells says:
::Watches the CEO's antics::  Self: unreal.  ::Exits bridge::

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