Host JonB says:
USS Cherokee 11305.05 0838 Part 1

Starring
Jon Benson as Guest Producer, CEO_Lt_Salor
 Steve Weller as Captain Ayidee  
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
 Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
John Easten as FCO_Fischer

Absent
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11305.05, Captain Ayidee recording.  After repairs from the Vroa damage the Cherokee is prepared for a quick test flight to ensure all systems are up to specs.  With luck, we'll have a bit of time to figure things out before the systems get combat stress, but given Starfleet life that's not likely.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, reviewing the updates and system reports coming into the chair console.::  *All*: System readiness report ASAP.  Are we ready to launch?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CO: Medical stands ready, Cap'n.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge::  CO:  Everything seems to be ready to go.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
::Putting up the Picture of him and Lt. Green::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::At his station because he really, really likes the departing part of starship life::

Host CEO_Lt_Salor says:
*CO*: Engines are ready and at your command sir.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
::taps commbadge:: *Bridge* CO: On my way sir.

Host CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Bartender>  *CO*:  Bar is ready to serve drinks sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*FCO*: Understood.  We're about ready to launch.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::coughs and holds back a laugh::

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
::Gets on Turbolift:: Computer: Bridge!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Bartender*: I had that report but thanks for the confirmation.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Wonders if the FCO is late for duty shift, it being after eight thirty::

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
::Gets onto Bridge and sits at station:: CO: All systems ready for departure sir.

Host CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Bartended>  *CO*: If it's not too much to ask, Please try not to take out the lounge again, it's hard to replace some of these drinks.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Actually laughs out loud::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Bartender*: I never plan to loose any part of the ship, but to be honest, loosing some drinks is a lot easier to live with than loosing a thousand trained crew...and a planet.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Paying attention to departing procedure and protocol, in case he is ever called upon to fly the Cherokee::

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
::Notices the CNS looking over his shoulder::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Glances quickly to CMO, so she won't think he was staring, to see why she's laughing.  Was it at him?  It’s distracting him from learning the FCO's job::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Clear our departure with Starbase 33 and get us ready to depart.

Host CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Bartender>  ::goes back to wiping the bar::  Self: Gosh, always so serious.  I’ll double up on the catnip next time.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
FCO: Sorry.  Just... continue.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Prepare a course to depart station, then take us to the ship debris field.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Turns back to the console::

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CO: Course laid in sir, ready for departure.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  SB33:  USS Cherokee requesting permission for departure.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO/ CNS: Any issues that need to be dealt with crew wise?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: None that have an urgent, gotta deal with it now, status, Sir.

Host CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Starbase> @ COM: Cherokee: Permission granted. Godspeed Cherokee.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
::Chuckles:: CNS: No problem, Wally.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Blinks:: CO: Was that directed at anyone in particular or was that a general question? I think everything okay.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  SB33:  Thank You, Cherokee Out.
CO:  We are cleared for departure, Captain.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: I mean any issues, in your case medical, that are out of the ordinary and require us to alter our normal procedures, such as major injuries popping up in the last few minutes.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Shakes head:: CO: Everything is good

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Are we disconnected from station umbilicals and docking ports?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Text to CMO's console - "Are you all right, Doctor?"::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.  We are under our own power.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Back us out then under thrusters.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Reads and texts back:: CNS: I'm just fine....how are you doing?

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CO: Switching power to thrusters...and bringing her out. ::Puts the ship in slow reverse::

Action:  The USS Cherokee slowly reverses, backing out of the docking port smooth as can be.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Text to CMO - "At the moment fine, but as you know, that could change at any moment without notice"::

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CO: Clearing Station in...4...3...2...1, station cleared.  Switching to Impulse power. ::switches to Impulse Engines.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Bring us about and engage course for the debris field.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Replies: "Did you want to talk to someone about that?"::

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CO: Aye, sir course laid in, ready to engage.  ::Engages course to debris field at full Impulse.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Just confirmation, we are fully restocked with all standard ship's stores, correct?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Text to CMO - "No, thank you.  I was just concerned about you.  You seem on edge and before you was laughing with no visible reason, so I was just asking, in a strictly professional way" SEND::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Fully restocked, ready to go.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Just blinks at the text on her console before sending back, "Then in a strictly professional way, I will reply with a 'I'm fine' and shall leave it at that"::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Entering text into a PADD - ...power thrusters.  ...clear station, switch to impulse....   lay in course::

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
::Again notices the CNS and grins::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Then run a test of the Communication Systems.  Subspace, laser, RF and microwave as well as data transfer.  Best time to find if there is an issue is now.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::she starts the testing of all systems requested from the Captain.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Text to CMO - "Glad to hear it.  Should that condition change, feel free to contact me night or day.  Preferably day because I wouldn't want anyone saying anything about us having a session at night.  Not that we would be, I mean.  Why would we? We wouldn't.  Would we?  No, I'm sure we wouldn't.  I'll stop texting now.  Have a nice day!"  SEND::

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CO: Sir, at full Impulse we will be there in 15 minutes.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Science: Run similar tests on Science sensors including all sensor pallet packages.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Smiles and giggles a little before sending back the cryptic message, "Well, my doors are always open to see you if there is any need." and turns off the text feature on the console::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Makes a mental note to brush up on his navigating skills::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Level of anxiety under control ship wide after the last few combat encounters?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Sits there mildly stunned that she sent that before shaking her head and turning back to listen to the CO::

Action: A distress signal is being received.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Reads the CMO's last message and has a strong reaction:: Self: AAaaagh!!!  
CO: What?  ::Said a bit stronger than he meant::  CO: Oh, sorry, Sir.  What?  Anxiety levels?  Yes, they are fine, Sir, except for my own, of course.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Should I ask why your own are elevated, Ensign?

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
::Chuckles at the CNS remark:: Self: I gotta have a drink with that guy.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Rereads CMO's message.  Thinks _ There she goes giving out mixed signals again.  Why would I come to her door with my needs?  She's...  One, two, three, four, five...::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: Sir, all system test have shown all is functioning within Starfleet norms,  ::pauses a moment as a Distress Signal catches her attention::  CO:  Sir, there is a Distress Signal.  ::she puts it on audio, it repeats "Help, engines will not stop.  HELP!!!  It's Ferengi"::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Give us a location, or at least bearing and approximate distance.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I'm not elevated.  Oh elevated, right.  Umm, no, Sir, I'm alright.  Just something I read.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Once we have coordinates lay in a course, I'll give you Warp Factor once we have distance.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CO: Standing by for course change, captain

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Thinks thank goodness for the Ferengi.  Good timing.  Takes attention off him as he thinks how the CMO is always making look dumb in front of the CO::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Science/ Tactical: Full sensor sweep, see what's out there that could cause a distress call.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
::Remembers how funny Ferengi are::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Does a sensor sweep at the Science station::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::traces the signal for the source and she locates it.::  CO:  Near the Starbase, 20 minutes out, and it’s a Ferengi Cargo Freighter.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO/ CNS: I know I'm stating this unnecessarily but ensure Sickbay is ready for injuries.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
::inputs course:: CO: Course laid in.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Alter course and engage at full Impulse.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Is Sickbay ready for injuries?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*All*: Yellow Alert, prepare for rescue operations.  This is not a drill!  All hands prepare for rescue operations, repeat, this is not a drill.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CO: Aye sir. Full Impulse engaged.  ::engages course at full impulse::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CNS: Sickbay is always ready. I keep a strict crew. ::Looks again:: CO: Cap'n, it's a Ferengi cargo freighter.  Engines are hot and overheating...we need to get closer to get any more info.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CO: Still 15 minutes out, Captain.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Sickbay is ready, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Understand, let's hope it's an over reaction by the crew.
All: Or at least hope it's not another Vroa incursion.
OPS: See if you can get a more detailed update from the Ferengi on their issues.  And see if you can find a manifest for what they are carrying, where they are out of and where they are headed.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CO: Are you kidding?  If the Vroa couldn't handle the Cherokee when she was broken up, I'd love to see them take us on fixed up.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
::quickly adds:: CO:...sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I'll see what I can do but you know how sneaky they are.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Be careful what you wish for, Ensign.  They took out 2 deep space stations, stations that are way more Tactically threatening than even a brand new frigate.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: Kemocite in their cargo hold. Not detecting any life signs... ::Keeps scanning.::  Engines are leaking plasma, sir.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CO: Aye sir, we are 3 minutes away from the Ferengi Ship.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Is there something in this star system that makes plasma leaks from engines so common?  The Achilles had a similar issue...

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: Let me look at the stellar cartography... ::Starts looking::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she begins her search for the manifest of that freighter,  meanwhile she keeps trying to contact the Ferengi Cargo Freighter.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Don't bother, it was just a throwaway line.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Is that like a punch line?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: More like an unfocused musing honestly.  Or pointing out a coincidence.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Sir, there is no reply from the freighter.  As for the manifest, I'm still looking for it.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Sighs:: CO: Wow...went right over my head...sorry, sir. I'm out of it today....::Looks back:: I've got a life sign!!!! It's very faint.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CO: approaching the freighter, captain. All stop ::brings the ship to a stop 20,000 meters away:: CO: Holding at 20,000 meters sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Unfocused musing?  Oh yeah, I see.  ::Gets focused::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Keep looking for more, but what's the ship's interior atmosphere like?

Action: The plasma begins to react with the Kemocite in the Ferengi cargo hold.  It's a rapid reaction.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: As soon as you can get a solid Transporter Lock on the life sign and beam it out.
Tactical: Shields up, leave a gap for beam in from the ship.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::"Eureka!" is what she thought when she finally came upon something in relation to that freighter.::  CO:  According to a manifest I found, that freighter was en route to pick up cargo, so it should be empty.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Keeps looking::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Can we beam Kemocite out of that hold safely and put it outside the ship?

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CO: Pulling back to 30,000 meters, sir.

Action: The Kemocite explodes, sending a shockwave that rocks the Cherokee back.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Self: Whoa!  ::Hangs on::

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
All: damn!

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Grimaces and hold on tight::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Were we able to get the life sign out?

Action: The Cherokee settles.  No damage. but the freighter is gone.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: That was a sight to see, huh?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Damage report when possible.

Host CEO_Lt_Salor says:
*CO* nothing sir, there is no damage, after that I do not understand.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Damage?  We can't go back to Starbase 33 so soon.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CNS: A very casual attitude, but I agree it really was something

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I didn't get a lock on anything, Captain.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Shields did a good job apparently.  We'll have to review sensor readings of the explosion to see if we can figure out what happened.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Hears CEO report.  Is relieved:: CO: Close one, Sir.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
OPS: So what we just saw was an empty ship filled with cargo?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: What was that ship's crew compliment, according to manifest?

Host CEO_Lt_Salor says:
*CO* Aye sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
FCO:  Apparently.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
FCO: Sorry, I haven't seen too many live explosions like that before.  I'm sure I'll get use to it, someday.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: How much Kemocite was there aboard that ship according to scans?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Just the standard Ferengi Cargo Freighter Crew and basic supplies for their needs.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CNS: I would hope you never get used to something like that ::With a slight laugh::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: Enough, sir...3 kilotons roughly...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
FCO: I suppose you have a point.  I guess I shouldn't see it as a source of entertainment, but suddenly, my life is like a Science Fiction holo-novel.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CNS: I feel the exact same way...it's pretty cool.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she looked down at her data and notices something odd.::  CO:  Um, Captain, I am no longer receiving data from anything, no signals, no Starbase chatter, no nothing, and all the ship's chronometers has stopped at 0838.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: What?  ::Changes mood on a dime::  OPS: That doesn't sound good.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CO: Captain...I'm getting something also. The Navigational computer has lost our position... I can't explain it.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks over at the OPS::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  No it doesn't.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS/ FCO: Are you telling me that the ship can't see anything out there?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Nothing,

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
CO: I can't believe it myself but that is exactly what we are telling you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Any other signals being detected?  Radio Waves, that kind of thing?  ::Pauses.::  
CMO: Can sensors detect any thing out there?  Background radiation or anything?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Immediately looks over the scans from the explosion, praying that this is a huge practical joke::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  No signals, no comm chatter, NOTHING.  It just stopped.

FCO_Ens_Fischer says:
All: Umm I'm no scientist but stars and planets move, correct?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: Everything is stopped...nothing is moving...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: That is correct.  I think we have an issue.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Those anxiety levels you wanted to know about, Sir?  I'm expecting them to be 'elevated' ship wide very shortly.  But, it's nothing you all haven't been through before, I'm sure.  We'll be okay, right?

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