USS Cherokee 
The Prisoner of Zartacla, Part 3
11502.08

Starring_
Zach Farland as Guest Producer, Writer, and CNS_Ens_Daniels
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora/ CMO_LtCmdr_Talora
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten

Absent
None
Ship's Log, Stardate 11502.08, Tio Ayidee recording.  The prisoner transfer mission continues with the ship on high alert.  Three days of travel and so far nothing major to report.  Hopefully we can finish the trip without anything to report.

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CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::In his office on Deck 8, having just finished a session with a patient and is now recording some notes for the patients file::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge at OPS::

ACTION: The prisoners are tucked away in the brig and have been model prisoners, so far.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, trying to stay on top of normal ship operations and keep non security crew focused on more productive work.::  SO: Yes, I think this Astrometric scan plan should work out well.  Even if the scans do not turn up any new data they may show us a way to run the scans better.  Get it set up and we'll see what happens.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Looking through his office window at the prisoners who, at the moment, are all sitting quietly in their cells.::

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Standing on the bridge, she looks over to the CO:: CO: I'm not quite understanding the tension of the crew.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Self: Maybe when they set the cells up, someone made the mistake of putting a tank of nerve gas instead of anesthizine in the traitors cell.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Takes a few steps closer.::  CMO: This ship is normally given missions where the threat, if any, is external.  While this is a normal mission type for a ship of this type, it is still not what we are used to.  And it's a reminder of the worst of us.  Most Federation citizens today realize there is danger out there, threats out there.  But having living proof of such threats on board a ship this small...it breeds tension.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Shakes her head:: CO: Sir, We've transported cargo before. It's a standard mission type for us. These prisoners are from a war years past. I know I was never here for the war, but I've seen war. You know I've seen war.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<SO> ::Looking a bit confused.::  CO: Captain, I started running the scans we spoke of when...something turned up.  A power source, muffled a bit but I can see no other explanation but another ship on our tail.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Into a recorder:: Recorder: And so, until Janet can resolve her problem, through further therapy, I am recommending we move her sessions up to two per week.  End recording.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: Put it on main screen, whatever you have.  ::Walks to Command seat.::  CMO: I didn't say it as a rational reaction, but it is natural to a point.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<SO> ::Puts the sensor data onto the main screen with one hand while other attempts to get better readings.::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Gets up and steps out into the central brig area looking over the prisoners.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TO: See what you can see in it, let's figure out if it is a threat before it is a pressing one, shall we?

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
<TO> CO: Aye sir, shall I call for Lieutenant Q'ten sir?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO/TO: Yes, that does appear to be a ship.  Let's get an identification on it ASAP.  And yes, get the Chief up here just in case.

ACTION: At normal magnification, it is too far away to see on the main viewer.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Shakes head:: CO: In my experience, I've seen a crew like this, and mistakes tend to be made when thoughts aren't clear. ::Walks over to stand next to the CO while looking at the view screen:: Looks like we have a shadow...

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
<TO> *CTO*: Lieutenant Q'ten to the bridge.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Hail that vessel, ask for identification and a statement of purpose.
aFCO: Alter course 10 degrees towards Galactic Center and increase velocity to Warp Factor 7.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
*TO*: This is Q'ten. Is there a problem?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> CO: Aye sir, altering course and velocity as ordered.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
<TO>*CTO*: Not just yet sir, but we have a situation developing. We seemed to have developed a shadow sir.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
*TO*: I'm on my way.  ::Heads to the nearest turbo lift::  TL: Bridge.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Steps onto the bridge and heads straight for the TAC Station:: TO: report!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Unknown Vessel:  This is the USS Cherokee requesting your identification and purpose to your current course of action.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
<TO> CTO: Sensors picked up what appears to be a vessel trailing us sir. It has not been identified just yet.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Takes over the tactical station and starts fine tuning tactical sensors::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: It seems to be in pursuit.  We altered course and it altered to match.  If they do not answer Commander Nash's hails we will raise shields and go to Yellow Alert.  Either way, raise shields before they close to within 500,000 kilometers.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Unknown Vessel:  Repeat, This is the USS Cherokee requesting your identification and purpose to your current course of action.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: This a more reasonable cause for raised tensions?

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir.  Trying to get an ID on the vessel now.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::after getting no response to her hails but she knows that they received the hails.::  CO: Captain, they have received my hails but they do not respond.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
CO: If we go to yellow, I recommend a dampening field around the prisoners.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Yellow Alert, shields up.  And the doctor has an excellent point, dampening field around the Brig.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Bored with nothing more to do in his office, Wally decides to go see what's up up on the bridge::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS/ CTO: Figure out who that is and, more important in the short run, what they are capable of from a Tactical Standpoint.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Warp 9 towards nearest Federation outpost, Starbase or vessel.  Better to be overly cautious than too late.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Arrives on bridge and sees something is in fact up.  He approaches the CMO:: CMO: What's going on?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*All Hands*: This is the Captain, we have an unidentified vessel in pursuit, intentions unknown.  All hands to alert status.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Looks at the CNS and gestures to the view screen and opens her mouth before closing it again.:: CNS: What he said.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Sets yellow alert, raising shields and powering weapons::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Thanks.  ::He looks at the view screen and takes his seat, left of the Captain::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, tactical sensors are identifying the vessel as a Bajoran Prophet class ship.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Tactical capabilities compared to our own?

ACTION: The Bajoran ship is now in visual range.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: Not sure just yet sir. Sensors are picking up some strange readings.  The ship itself is Bajoran, but some of the systems on board are not.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
CTO: Pirate?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Put out a general call to any Federation Starship within range requesting backup.
CTO: Red Alert, ready weapons.
aFCO: Bring us about.  We don’t seem to be out running them, might as well put ourselves into a position to resist if needed.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir. ::she puts out an general call to any Federation Starship within range requesting assistance and she marks the call as urgent.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Does this have something to do with the Bajoran in the brig?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Uncertain.  It could also have to do with one of the other prisoners, or less likely it could be completely unrelated.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
CNS: We can always hope not.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: Normally such a vessel would pose no tactical threat sir, but with the strange technology readings I can't be sure.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: It has a registry number printed on its hull, maybe that might give a clue?  Should I run it through the computers see what comes up?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she silently curses under her breath::  CO:  Captain, the outgoing signal is being blocked by our friends out there.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Indeed.  Knowledge is power, even if we hope to not need it.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: Aft torpedoes are locked sir. Ready to fire on your order.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Punch a signal through to them.  Short range we should be able to get through.  Put me through to them.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she tries to do as asked, she hopes she can get what the Captain needs.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: BJR49126.  ::Looks up the registry number with that prefix::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: General purpose ship... ::reading::  follows original Wadi design...  Here's something.  This ship was reported stolen twelve years ago.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Goes ahead hoping OPS can punch this through.::  COM: BJR49126: This is Captain Tio Ayidee of the USS Cherokee.  Identify yourself and explain your pursuit or we will take actions to neutralize you as a threat.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
Self: 12 years...

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CNS: And the thieves obviously made some modifications.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: The ship's an antique.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CNS: The ship itself may be an antique, but we don't know about the interior.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: So is ours, but we are fully upgraded to "modern".  Age does not ensure a lack of threat.
CTO: Phaser burst across their bow.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Targets aft Phasers and fires::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she continues her efforts to punch a signal through to the other ship::

ACTION: The ship enters Cherokee airspace and fires an energy beam weapon at the Cherokee's weapons system.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Holds onto a console::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: That is an answer as to their intentions.  All weapons, return fire.  Target their weapon system first if possible.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
ALL: Well now, that's new.  ::Fires aft torpedoes::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
ALL: An unprovoked attack?  This means war!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Have extra personnel sent to the Brig, and ensure all have at least Type II Phasers at the ready.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Continues firing Phasers at the Bajoran ship::  CO: Aye sir

ACTION: The Bajoran ship keeps firing.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
*Sec Team* :Alpha team to the brig, on the double!

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Continues firing both torpedoes and Phasers at the Bajoran ship::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Evasive maneuvers, keep us in a position to maximize firing solutions for return fire, however.

ACTION: Cherokee's shields are down to 57%.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Engineering*: Damage control teams to the ready, we need everything we can get to the shields, weapons and engines.

ACTION: Energy beams continues to target weapons and shields.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Mass of hostile vessel?

ACTION: Shields down to 12%.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: Sensors are showing a mass of 300,000 metric tons sir, half again as big as it should be.
::Fires full spread of torpedoes at vessel::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Tractor Beams full forward, all forward Phasers on forward fire.
aFCO: Ramming speed, make it a direct frontal impact and our mass and Tractor Beams should shield us sufficiently.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> *CMO*: We're starting to get injured down here, doc. We could use your help.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Activates the tractor beams and targets the strange Bajoran vessel::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Engage.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> ::Gulps and then engages ramming course.::

ACTION: Tractor beam takes hold but, then loses its grip as The Cherokee loses its shields and weapons soon go off line too.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Grabs ahold of his console and hangs on tight::

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Looks over at the CO:: *MO Rhapsody*: On my way....I get a feeling things are going to get worse here...

ACTION: The Bajoran ship has little damage.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*All*: All qualified hands to the weapons lockers, prepare to be boarded.  All non essential personnel remain in their quarters of designated emergency zones.

ACTION: The Bajoran ship ceases fire.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Steps into the TL:: CO: I'm heading to sickbay....we have injured. Call me if you need me.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO/ CNS: You both may be of use in Sickbay.  Keep things in order.  CTO: Let's get to the Brig.  I'm betting that is their goal.  ::Walks over and grabs a Phaser.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: They stopped.  Why did they stop?  They got us.
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Gets up to follow CMO to Sickbay::
CMO: I'm going with you.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
*Brig*: Q'ten to brig officer, activate transport inhibitors NOW!

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Accompanies CO to TL to the brig::

ACTION: The Cherokee is being hailed.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Stops when the hail is sounded.::  OPS: Put it on screen.  ::Still holding Phaser.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she puts the hail on screen::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Nearly runs into the CO as he stops at the sound of the hail::

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