USS Cherokee 11405.11   
"The Small Spark" 
Part 15

Ship's Log, Stardate 11405.11, Captain Ayidee recording.  the Tarix star continues it's countdown to nova, a process that could end the lives of thousands of individuals.  We have a plan to try and slow down the process enough to allow us to evacuate the population, but time is not on our side here.

Starring_
Lea as Guest Producer, Ruby, Science_Station_CO, and Shuttle_Engineer
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels 
Topper Loghry as CTO_Ens_Q’ten
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora

Absent
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer
Bruce Oriani as CSO_LtCmdr_Starr

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Helm: Put us in position to attempt Ensign Q'ten's plan, best possible speed.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::at OPS::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Make sure you are ready as soon as we are in position, initiate the process.  And let's hope whatever gods watch this system are in a good mood.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sitting in his chair, left of CO, console in front of him, monitoring the transporter activity throughout the ship and the available shuttles.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Any issues you can foresee having this many passengers aboard?  Time is not on our side but would rather have some idea what's ahead if we can.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Moves over to the unconscious River and starts running new scans::

Host Ruby says:
::Standing beside River's biobed, holding his hand, with an expression of fear and concern on her face::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: It will just have to be close quarters for a while and everyone will need to rely on their patience skills.  I'll do my best to keep morale up, Sir.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:	
::Smiles:: Ruby: I'm sure you can't understand me...but I'm going to do my best to help, alright?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Hopefully we can find them space soon.  There will be issues, but one step at a time.  Have to save them for them to have bad memories, right?

Host Ruby says:
::Looks up to Talora with concern, recognizing, at the very least, that Talora is not a threat, but continues to hold tightly to River's hand::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: We can accommodate three thousand easily, we've transported only forty two thus far, Sir.  We should be okay for a short period of time.  Perhaps by then, Starfleet could send us a few ships to help out.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Monitoring the Brussard collectors, making sure the hydrogen gathered is converted to tritium::

ACTION: 37 minutes remain until the Tarix star goes nova.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Configures the sensor array to emit a particle burst, and targets the Tarix star::

Host Shuttle_Engineer says:
@COM: Cherokee: OPS: This is the shuttle commander. We've arrived at the Ilese and are looking over their engines now.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Are you ready to make the attempt?  If so, don't stand on ceremony.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Right now we are filling up Cargo Bay 1, we have the other cargo bays Holodeck one has a triage unit set up in it, but the other Holodecks we can use.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CTO: All systems ready sir.  ::Crosses his fingers::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Excellent.  Lounges, meeting rooms, anywhere we can empty can make it more comfortable.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Seventy-two evacuated from the colony, Sir.  ::Looking at the stats on his console::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Then let's see it go.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Activates the particle beam and watches on the view screen to see the effect::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: Commander, can I get a list of any unoccupied crew quarters and VIP quarters too, please?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Studies the sensor reading to determine what, if any affect the tritium is having::

ACTION: Injured from the colony begin to guided into Cherokee's sickbay.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM: Shuttle_Engineer: Acknowledged.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Resists the urge to move to Science, needing to stay centered on the many issues going on.:: CNS: Keep bringing them up, hopefully we can buy some time here.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: How soon before we can hope to see progress?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: We really are going to need extra time here, Sir.  It's slow going.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Runs the same scans as she ran on Ruby and Sky::

Host Shuttle_Engineer says:
@COM: OPS: What do you want us to do about their shuttle-pod of "diplomatic dignitaries"?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Sensor readings are beginning to come in now sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Here you go.  ::sends CNS what he requested.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: And a lot more beings than I'd like to have in this situation.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: Thank you.  I got it.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: No response yet sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Shuttle_Engineer:  Use it to fill as many people as you can, there is no time to debate.  We need to save as many people as possible.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
*Transporter Room Chief*: Any way we can pick up the transfer speed, Mister Otis?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CMO*: Doctor, we have a planetary evacuation starting here.  I do not think it's a stretch to think there will be injured.  Anything you need to assist just let us know.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Chief Otis>: *CNS*: Don't bother us now, Sonny, we're busy!

Host Science_Station_CO says:
#COM: Cherokee: OPS: Cherokee, we're en-route to your position, but our life pods have only thruster power. It would take us years to get anywhere near your position.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Transporter Room working at capacity, Sir.  ::Translating Chief Otis' statement to civilized::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
*CO*: Sickbay is always ready. Just send them in. I'll let you know if we need to throw together an emergency shelter in a cargo bay.

ACTION: The Tarix star will go nova in 32 minutes.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Understood, if we don't see progress in the next few minutes we'll need to stop and get back to "grab all we can get" mode.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Only one hundred twenty five, transferred.  We may not need all the extra room at this rate.

ACTION: A burned man and woman each help a single male miner limp into sickbay with a badly mangled leg. They are followed by three more with second and third degree burns, and two with broken arms and clavicles.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Lament afterwards if needed, Counselor.  Let's see what we can do before bemoaning what we can't.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Science Station:  Understood, stand by, I'll try to find a viable solution.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I'm not.... what you said.  ::Feels insulted::  CO: I'm just concerned.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I know, just trying to stay focused here. There is a lot going on, we just need to do all we can.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  The Science Station's pods only have thrusters to power their escape pods.  It would years before they reach our position.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Any way we can push the process to go faster?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, sensors are showing that the hydrogen ignition is beginning to slow. I'll need more reading to be sure, but right now, it looks as if it's working sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Plot their course, then coordinate with the helm.  Have a path out of the system pass by their path. We'll grab them with Tractors before going to Warp.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: I can attempt to increase the particle output in the beam sir.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Begins adjusting to increase particle beams output.::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> ::Starts to organize the patients and begins treatment::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::plots the requested course::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Helm: Get the course plotted, full impulse.  Not one quarter light speed, as fast as you can get us going, relativity be damned.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Science Station:  Get your people in the pods, activate the distress signals on each pods then wait.  We will grab you with tractor beams as we head out of the system.  Have faith this will come out in everyone's favor.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<MO Monroe>: CMO: I just checked on Ruby, she resting through all this commotion.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Sees the people start to flow in and nods.:: MO Monroe: Thank you, help Rhapsody with the incoming.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<MO Monroe>: CMO: Yes, Doctor.  ::Joins Doctor Williams::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS/ CNS: How long do we need to grab everyone off the planet and then recover the life pods, giving us time to exit the system?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I'll run the numbers, Sir.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir! The Tritium is working. The Nova is now 61 minutes away!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Excellent, maybe we can make this work after all.  If nothing else, you probably just saved a hundred beings.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I'll need another hour and a quarter to evacuate the rest of the colony, Sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: If we had all shuttles going, that time would decrease.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Understood, if we can just slow it down what, another half hour?  Might be able to make this work.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, if we continue the particle beam we should be able to delay the star going Nova long enough to evacuate everyone.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: That would require us to remain here though, correct?  Keep using the shuttles as relays?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Thirty minutes more and we can grab the rest of the hundred seventy five in orbit.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Whatever the Nordiss fired into that star is still destabilizing it. I'm trying to get a fix on them to determine just what they are and how they work.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: What about the Nordiss, a bit late to ask but is there any sign of survivors or life pods?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Focuses the sensors on the "blips" within the star.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: None so far sir.

Host Shuttle_Engineer says:
@COM: Cherokee: OPS: Commander, this is the shuttle commander. We've given the Ilese engines a thorough going over. We could get her impulse going in 45 minutes, but their warp engines are going to need at LEAST 12 hours and a new warp coil to get running again.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks over the results of the scan and nods before moving to join the rest of her crew to tend to incoming patients.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, those objects within the sun are destabilizing it, and their effects are growing. I don't know how long the tritium can withstand the effects.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<MO Monroe>: Rhapsody: Any that aren't an emergency, we have med teams in Holodeck 1.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Shuttle_Engineer:  Understood and stand by.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: We'll try to get the other thirty minutes.  With some luck maybe we can salvage part of this.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: We could use the transporter in that shuttle, Sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Captain, the Ilese engines can get their impulse engines working in 45 minutes but their Warp Engines need 12 hours and a new warp coil to get operational.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: If they can get the Ilese running then that's one less group needing rescue.  It's a matter of prioritizing what we can do right now I'm afraid.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Tell them to get the impulse working and then get moving at full impulse to our location.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> ::Nods:: Monroe: Good. So far it looks like Holodeck 1 and Sickbay can hold its own. If it gets any worse though, we might have to open up cargo bay 1 for triage.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Understood.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Adjusts controls to once again raise the power of the particle beam::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: They need twelve hours to fix the ship, isn't that more time than we have?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Shuttle_Engineer: Get those impulses fully operational and move at top speed to our location.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Yes, but if they can get impulse working, get the ship to us, our warp engines may be able to bring each ship out of the danger zone.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Ever get a...what is it called, a swine back ride?

ACTION: The Tarix Star nova is now 54 minutes from ignition.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<MO Monroe>: Rhapsody: I hear that where they're putting the healthy one, Cargo Bay 1.  Well have to use the Arboretum, ::Giggles::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I don't think so, Sir but, a dog sled dragged me for a half kilometer once.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: We can do the same with the Ilese, using Tractors to hold them in our warp field.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Them and the escape pods, if we can manage to grab both.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: That's what I'm hoping for, Sir.  To get everyone away from here.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> ::Giggles:: Monroe: We'll have to look into that later I think.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, the objects in the star are escalating the destabilization of the star. The Tritium is not going be able to keep up much longer.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Have one of your Tactical Officers see how many escape pods we can grab if we are also towing the Ilese.  Trying to juggle so many needs, hoping we can do it without dropping it all.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: We can't go warp with things being tractored.  I think we should grab everybody and scram but, I go where you go, Sir.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: We've bought some time but not enough to rescue everyone in the system.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Can we do anything about the objects themselves?  Destroy the cause of the issue, or just destabilize it's shielding and let the star finish it off?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: We can get everyone on board in less than an hour and ten minutes.

ACTION: 49 minutes until Tarix star goes nova.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: I had thought of photon torpedoes, but the objects are deep within the star and the torpedoes would never reach their targets.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Tractor which, the pods or the Ilese?  You can't get both and go to warp.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: From the colony.  There is still the science station crew and the Ilese.  We need more time.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: that's 70 minutes Mister Daniels. We have 49.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: We need to but another twenty minutes.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
All: The particle beam is already at maximum output, and the objects within the star are still accelerating their destabilization of the star.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: We still have over three hundred on the planet, and more in orbit.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: could we get a Phaser beam to stay viable through that much hydrogen?

Host Shuttle_Engineer says:
@COM: Cherokee: OPS: Commander, did you want to us start repairs, or return to the Cherokee?  ::With a bit of unease in his voice::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: I think it's time to put out the order "Women and Children first".

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: How many beings are on the Ilese, including our engineers?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Shuttle_Engineer:  Get the repairs to the impulse engines and then begin moving at top speed to our location.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: As much as I dislike having to admit it, we can't win this one.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Well you guys stop messing with trying to save the IIlese we could get more folk to safety, including the Ilese crew.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Our actions are spread too thin, we should only be focusing on evacuating the system.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  There 4 of our people and about 50 of the Ilese, 6 of them in pods.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Helm: Get us back in orbit of the planet to increase Transport levels.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: This ship was never designed for such actions. We have no choice but to save as many as we can. Our efforts so far will have been for nothing if we do not get out of the system before that star goes nova!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO You’re preaching to the choir.  If we need to go, why are we bothering trying to fix the Ilese?

Host Shuttle_Engineer says:
@::Swallows audibly, but his voice remains firm:: COM: Cherokee: OPS: Understood, Commander. Shuttle out.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: As distasteful as it is, some of these people are simply not going to survive this day.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Get the type 6 and 8 shuttles to ferry passengers from the Ilese to the Cherokee.  Make one trip, then return and grab another group.  The second group they will then Warp out of system directly.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: have the repair crew grab as many of the Ilese crew as they can and return.  Pack that shuttle full as it can go.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I can't accept that, especially if we don’t give it a proper try.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Shuttle_Engineer:  New Strategy, Get as many of the Ilese on your shuttle, pack it full and return.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir. 
*Shuttle bay*:Tactical to shuttle bay. Prepare all type 6 and 8 shuttles for immediate launch. I am transmitting their orders now!

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: Counselor, we are doing everything possible for as many as possible.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Why are we fixing the Ilese then?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: We simply do not have the time or resources to get everyone.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Because I had hoped it could get their crew out of here with just the loss of one shuttle.  That has failed, so we are going to get their crew and passengers out.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: We don’t have twelve hours to fix a ship either.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: because that is what the Captain ordered.

Host Shuttle_Engineer says:
@COM: Cherokee: OPS: Understood, Commander!   ::Addresses someone off com, before he even manages to close:: --Change of plans - start packing them in--  ::The com closes::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Well we wasted a lot of time is all I'm saying.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: Everyone has perfect 20/20 hindsight.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Sometimes things do not go as hoped.  This is one of those times.  Or several of them at once.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Doesn't say anything::

ACTION: 213 evacuated of the colony citizens have been evacuated. 337 remain, requiring 57 minutes with only Cherokee, or 41 minutes using all available shuttles. The Ilese is 4 AU away, with 49 civilians and a Starfleet crew of 4, and nearly 35 minutes away from repairing impulse. The science station personnel are scattered across over 50 escape pods, moving at a crawl's pace of thrusters, toward the Cherokee. And the Tarix star is 45 minutes from going nova.

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