USS Cherokee 11303.17 Prophecy part 3

Starring
Jon Benson as Guest Producer and CO_Priam
 Steve Weller as Captain Ayidee 
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
 Andrew Cotterly as CMO_LtJg_Talora
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash

Absent
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer
Topper Loghry as CTO_Q’ten

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11303.17, Captain Ayidee recording.  Our part in the prophecy has been laid clear before us.  The USS Achilles is on a collision course for Betazed, it's crew of nearly 1000 locked out, prevented from even abandoning ship.  We have to find a way to stop the ship and, if possible, save it's crew.  But we have to balance the cost against the lives of the people of Betazed.

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Action: The USS Achilles, runs off course and goes in a slow spin after the damage to engines from the transport of the starboard impulse drive.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Keep on the Tractor Beams, get that ship into a controlled flight path.  Away from Betazed if you can.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: This might sound strange, but could we throw an EMP at the Achilles? It might just shut down the Impulse if we made it a narrow beam.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::at OPS::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Take over the beam out, have the computer assist you in identifying key engine parts.
CMO: Most ship systems are shielded from EMP, but as the ship has been taken over by unknown attackers, maybe their modifications would be vulnerable.  Do you have the Technical ability to set that up?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods in acknowledgement::

Action: On the Achilles, the Port Impulse engine goes offline, but the center drive doubles in power, putting the Achilles back on course toward the planet. A shield has been erected around the main impulse drive, preventing any further transporter locks to the engine parts.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::At his station, monitoring sensors::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Grimaces:: CO: I'm a Doctor, not an Engineer.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: How did they get back on course? I don't get it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: What do we have in system that is capable of safely holding live beings?  Large numbers of small "containers" would work best.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Then work with Engineering on it.  Looks like we have a new block coming up.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Helm: Bring us below the Achilles, fast.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: We have our shuttles, runabouts and workbees.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That's a few hundred at most.  Maybe, in a pinch, half of what we need.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: That way they don't even have to be on board.

Host CO_Priam says:
<aFCO>   CO: Aye sir, moving to below.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods and goes over to the under-used science station to start coordinating with Engineering::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: If we put one thousand people on the frigate, there won't be room to breath.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: When you get a clear targeting, lock Transporters onto the Warp Core hatch.  I want to initiate a Warp Core Ejection before they have a chance to react.

Action: The Achilles is hailing contacting on the low band frequency.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: They have to stay on the Achilles.  I'm not being insensitive, but if we can't stop that ship...  What choice is there?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I know, we can't bring them aboard, but if we can beam them to isolated areas, we can save some.  At least we can try.  I'd hope they'd do the same for us.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: We could replicate and utilize every EVA suit we can, they still wouldn't have to come inside.

Host CO_Priam says:
@COM: Cherokee:  We have found the parties behind this. A few crewmembers have taken control of engineering.  Don't know if that is any help, but they are very resourceful.  We have tried everything to reach them.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: What if we asked the Starbase to send an empty ship for us to beam them onto?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she locates the Warp Core Hatch and begins to lock on that hatch which she was lucky enough to get a target lock on.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Contact them.  Ship's are good, but they would have enough escape pods and shuttles for your idea to work.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: A ship with teleporters?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I got a lock on the Warp Core Hatch.  And Sir, Captain Priam is hailing saying they have somehow managed to discover who gained control of Engineering.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: If they have one.  If not then we'll have to do what we can.  Even if we stop that ship, we need to isolate its crew to identify the Vroa.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Runs them through her idea and they're starting to whip something up that'll give this a shot.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Put them on scre...on speakers.  They being the Priam crew or the Vroa?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  On speakers.

Action: The crackle of audio feed is heard over the loud speakers.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Isn't sure how to arrange this.  Sends secure message, marked urgent, to Starbase 33.  Send unmanned ship, large enough to occupy one thousand within range of USS Achilles to begin transporting off Achilles crew.  Mark the rescue ship quarantined::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Com: CO Priam: This is Captain Ayidee.  Get your crew as far from Engineering as you can as fast as you can.  There's not much else you can do there I doubt.

Host CO_Priam says:
@COM:CO Ayidee:  I read you loud and clear captain.  And thank you for any assistance.  If you have to destroy us, do not hesitate.

Action: Starbase 33 signals they are sending cargo and transports that are already in orbit.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Priam: Hoping it won't come to that Captain.  But we have to play it careful.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Turns:: CO: I think Engineering is just finishing up the idea. I think we'll be ready to try this EMP idea pretty soon.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Waits for a response to his request.  Finally gets reply::  CO: Sir, the Starbase is sending cargo and transports.  They say they had them in orbit.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Should I beam the hatch away now, Captain?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Yes, as quickly as possible.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she beams the hatch off the Achilles::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: Does the Achilles have use of their transporters?

Host CO_Priam says:
@COM:CO Ayidee: You tell us what we need to do.  If we don't make it, the chief of engineering and his assistant and his 3 Lt.’s are behind this.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Excellent, let's hope our luck show's its face with it.
CNS: That will work.  Hope we can isolate all the Vroa before we try this evac.

@Action: The warp core hatch is transported out and the bottom of the warp core is exposed.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: CO Priam: Understood.  Just for your piece of mind, it isn't them.  I hope I'll be able to explain at some point.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: That might not be possible, but at least they will all be safe at the same time, no threat to any one until a way can be devised to identify the Vroan species.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she sends an acknowledge signal to Starbase 33 in response to the cargo and transport assistance already in orbit:

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: If they did they'd have probably beamed a few bombs over to us.  I am guessing their skill with Federation Technology is limited and they are trying to work around it.  And I know, we may not be able to save them, but it's worth the effort.  Just keep me from taking too much risk to do so.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO/OPS: We'll have to rely on our transporters to get them started, at least.  I hope they bring big transporters.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Sir,  Starbase 33 signaled that they are sending cargo and transport assistance that are already in orbit:.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Turn your attention to the Warp Core.  See if you can beam out the locks and eject the core.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I am hoping by that point the ship will be stopped and we'll be able to take some time.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Awaits the arrival of the cargo and transports from the Starbase and for the Achilles crew to start getting beamed over to the safety of the cargo carriers::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Fires a narrow EMP band directly at the Achilles' impulse engines, aiming to disrupt the subspace field and bring the ship to a halt, or at least to thrusters only.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she begins to focus on ways to lock on the Warp Core, in order to beam out the locks so the core can be ejected.::

@Action: The EMP Band hits the shield around the Impulse drive, causing it to flicker briefly,

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Frowns at the result and tells engineering to put the band  a little wider and more heavy handed.::

@Action: The warp core on the Achilles has been overloaded and is going into a core breach.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TO: Lock Phasers on the Engineering section.  Wide dispersal, lower their shields with minimal chance of damage.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<TO> CO: Sir?  Uh, yes sir.  Reconfiguring and taking down Engineering shields.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: You want me to contact the cargo carrier and see if I can sort of coordinate this evacuation of the Achilles, Sir?  I might even remember how to work a transporter, I took that class my second year at the Academy, but I suppose it would come back to me...

@Action: The Warp Core is ejected with seconds until it explodes.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Please, I'd rather be ahead of the game than behind it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<TO> CO: The Core is ejected and about to explode, raising shields!  ::Raises shields.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  I'd just like to know what the game is.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Stands up and looks in the viewscreen::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
COM: Cargo OPS: This is the USS Cherokee comin' at you from the Betazed star system, needing your ETA?  Come back.

@Action: The core explodes as the Achilles leaves it behind, with the Cherokee under the Achilles as it explodes. As both ships pass forward of the explosion the Cherokee takes major damage to both nacelles and the Achilles takes major damage to it's underside.  Most of its lower decks are exposed.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
#<Cargo OPS> COM: Cherokee CNS: Who is this?  That is not how one communicates over a Starfleet COM channel...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
COM: Cargo OPS: Uh huh, yeah, I'll remember that.  For now, are you going to be here in time to do us any good?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TO: Get those shields down.  I'd like to grab me a prisoner.  Or a prisoner in Transporter Stasis.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
#<Cargo OPS> COM: Cherokee CNS: We're twenty minutes out.  We'll have our transporters on stand by.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
COM: Cargo OPS: Copy that, good buddy.  Cherokee's littlest brave, signing out.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Grimaces and holds on to the chair to keep from falling over.:: CO: The way this is going, the ship might not even make it to Betazed anyway. I'm surprised it's still moving.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Eng*: Damage report, can damage be controlled?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
#<Cargo OPS> COM: Cherokee CNS: Now cut that out!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Smiles::
CO: They'll be here in twenty minutes, Sir.  I hope that works.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Inertial impact would still be deadly.  But I think we can stop it and save most of the crew.
CNS: It will be plenty.

Host CO_Priam says:
<Keller>  *CO* Sir, we have lost both nacelles, shields are down to 20 %.  I am on top of it.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: Can we send it off course? Like with a tractor beam?

Host CO_Priam says:
<Keller>  *CO*: Just got a report, main shuttlebay is out for the count, doors are damaged shut.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Ensign Q’ten has been trying, but that ship has more power to burn with one engine than we have with three.  Mass requirements for a frigate aren't giving us enough to push them much if they still have even partial control.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Goes back to his chair and opens up his console there.  Is going to brush up on the use of the Cherokee's transporter system, just in case he has a need to use the skill::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: Engineering has come to a standstill with trying to make the Achilles stop. Now with this damage, they're a little busy.  I think that we're down to more tactical means. I'm running out of ideas.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Reading to himself: Owner's Manual, Chapter Seventeen, The Transporter...::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: We're making progress.  We continue our efforts to disable their engines.  Once we get to 20 minutes to impact we'll try and sever the saucer by manual remote action.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TO: Status on the shielding around Engineering?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Frowns:: CO: I could beam over and try to shut it down manually. Perhaps take a team?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Make sure we have a plan B; it's always a good idea to have a plan B.  Twenty minutes is cutting it close should something go wrong.  Best to be over prepared than under, my Grandfather used to say.
CMO: I'll go.  Not sure what good I can do over there, but I could use the exercise.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: You stopped me from being too risky, now it's my turn to return the favor.  I'm thinking we take down the Achilles engineering shields and then beam the Vroa into a static Transport pattern.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Raises an eyebrow but remains silent::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: So does that mean we aren't going?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Too risky, given the Vroa ability to hide.  I'm pretty sure you are who you say now.  Once you come back?  A lot less certain.
OPS: Contact Captain Priam.  See if they have tried manual saucer separation, or if he thinks it's possible given the already seen Vroa system manipulation.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
Self: Paranoia is an amazing weapon. Starfleet is tearing itself apart faster than the Vroa ever could.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I could give you a password, like asparagus, then when I came back you'd know it was me.  ::Pauses::  No, huh?  Probably for the best.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That would be a good password, Counselor.  No one likes Asparagus.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I know I don't, that's why no one would use it in a conversation.  It’s in bad taste to bring it up.  Get it?  Bad taste?  My grandfather ate asparagus, an hour after he ate that's all he could do, bring it up.  He'd have to get Hensforth to get him a bromo.

#Action: The cargo ship USS Broadside is coming within range in 5 minutes.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  CO Priam:  Have you tried Manual Saucer Separation?  Also is it possible given the already seen Vroa system manipulation?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Have the cargo ship maintain a safe distance until we call them closer.  Say at least 500,000 kilometers.

Host CO_Priam says:
@COM:OPS Nash: It hasn't been tried, but given how we have no impulse on the saucer, it would tear us apart at this speed.  I can't guarantee we would have the control to do it.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  CO Priam:  Understood, Stand by.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
COM: Cargo OPS: Hey good buddy, got your ears on?  My CO requests you keep a safe distance until we call you in, say about half mill K M's?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Captain, they haven't tried it.  However, their saucer has no impulse and they claim it would tear them apart at the current speed,  They can't guarantee control once the separation is implemented.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
#COM: Cargo OPS: Cherokee CNS: It's you again...  Okay, whatever, five hundred thousand kilometers, understood.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
COM: Cargo OPS: Your the man, man.  Roger dodger over and out, ten four.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Done, Sir.  They understood.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Excellent, all we need is to stop Achilles and they get taken over.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Can you reconfigure shields to act as a Tractor to grab control of the Achilles saucer?

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