USS Cherokee 
The Dating Game, Part 4
11611.13

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, and Producer
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek

Absent
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Ship's Log, Stardate 11611.13, Tio Ayidee recording.  The crew is working to figure out just what is happening to the ship, although questions still remain and need to be answered.  So far I am quite satisfied with the crew's response, but we will see how it closes out.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, watching the crew's progress.::

CMO-McIntyre says:
::has her staff hidden in strategic spots in case sickbay is entered::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::In the corridor outside of Sickbay keeping watch::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Makes sure his Phaser is set to heavy stun as he approaches the saucer impulse engines::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::stands at the bridge trying to calibrate the sensors and get a clear reading::

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  ::going to the door::  If you need to help Q'ten, my staff is ready.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::cautiously approaches the entrance to the impulse engine room.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Tactical Team> CTO: We're here as backup, sir.  Other teams are working to ensure the rest of the deck is secure.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::walking quietly around sickbay checking on her staff::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
TO: Excellent! Make sure your Phasers are set to stun. I want these so called "bad guys" alive for interrogation.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: He doesn't need me and I guess you're saying you don't need me either.  I have to say, if I wasn't so self-assured, I might feel rejected.  ::Smiles::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<TO> CTO: Yes Sir.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
TO: Any word on how many of them or exactly where they are?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<TO> CTO: No sir, sensor dampeners make the readings difficult.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Tries to peak around to see who/what is inside::

INFO: The doors to the Impulse Control are still sealed and no sensors are working to see inside.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Not at all, if you want to join us, another Phaser would be welcome.  I am afraid my staff are not proficient with them.  ::smiling::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: can not get a secure reading. Sensor grid seems to have been tampered.

ACTION: A handful of crew start making their way into Sickbay, each with a computer assigned simulated injury from the intruders.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Well, I am where I'm supposed to be, unless the Captain has a different plan for me.  I'll stay here and cover the door, unless we have injuries, in which case I'll come inside.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Computer: Computer access entry to Saucer Impulse Engines Authorization Q'ten jav jav Hut!

CMO-McIntyre says:
ALL:  We have injuries.  Assess their injuries and take in the worse first.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Grab a tricorder and let's see what we have here please.

ACTION: The Computer Over Ride on the door takes effect, but the door only opens a half meter.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Looks inside::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees incoming "wounded"::  CMO: You got it.  ::Finds a tricorder and begins "assessing" injuries::

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Trauma in the front please.  ::taking her tricorder out as well going to the next person::

INFO: Inside the Control Room are 4 men in EVA suits with the helmet removed.  They show no rank or insignia badges and appear to be of varied types.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: The good news is, if we're getting simulated injuries, most likely, the intruders are simulated too.  ::Begins treating a patient for a simulated Phaser wound::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Patient> CNS: Yes Sir, that is true.  Also better for us, otherwise when those intruders beamed in we'd not have lasted long.  ::Grins and then lies back down.::

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  I have never seen anything like this,  didn't realize simulations like this could exist.  ::setting a broken bone::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Uses hand gestures to let TO know how many intruders and where they are::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Uses manual control to open the doors wider to allow the entire tactical team to rush in::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Patient: Simulated intruders are the best kind.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<TOs> ::Nods and indicates readiness.::

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  IF they are simulated... do we know that for sure?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Oh, we have lots of fun here on the Cherokee.  You should join us for bowling night.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::chuckling::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Gives the signal to attack and rushes in::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Yes, I think we know it.  Otherwise the injuries would be real.  This is only a drill, I'm sure of it.

ACTION: As the Tactical Team rushes in the "Intruders" turn to try and resist.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Fires at the closest occupied EVA suit and ducks down and rolls::

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  I hope you are right, however until the CO: says the drill is over,  I will stayed armed.

ACTION: All four quickly fall with no cover.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Scans another patient::  Patient:  Internal bleeding.  You're going to need simulated emergency surgery.  It won't hurt a bit.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Yes, we must see this exercise through.  We are being graded.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::is at the next patient, scans reveal a brain injury::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
:: With the intruders covered by the tactical team, quickly checks the engine status:: *CO*: Lieutenant Q'ten to the bridge, we've secured the Saucer Impulse engines and the intruders.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::the scan show a subdural hematoma::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CTO*: Very good work.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::thinks:: Nice response.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*All*: Intruders have been subdued, but one thing is missing.  Anyone notice a problem with the solution so far?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
*CO* Requesting a damage control team to make sure everything is okay down here. I'm not an engineer.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Are we allowed to say we have a crazy Captain?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aOPS> *CTO*: On it's way.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Ummm, no, we're still working on the Captain's sense of humor.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Ah!

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
*CO*: Motive sir.

CMO-McIntyre says:
*CO*:  The computer is still running the drill?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
*CO*: What were they after, or what were they hoping to accomplish?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*All*: Close.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
*CO*: Did we ever check to see who was outside of our ship?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
*CO*:How did they get aboard?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Smiles.::  *All*: That is the right question.  Senior Staff report to the Bridge so we can discuss the drill.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
*CO*: Aye sir, on my way.  ::Holsters his Phaser and starts the trip back to sickbay::

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  I think that mean's us.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::makes sure he leaves the sensor grid with the right configuration::

CMO-McIntyre says:
::walks to the sickbay door and waits for the CNS::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: After you, Doctor. ::Gestures she should go first and he'd follow::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Computer: Bring the ship back to normal operation and drop us back to green alert.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::walks down the corridor and into the TL::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: We asked a lot of questions.  Which one do you suppose is the right one?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Approaches sickbay and sees CMO and CNS emerging:: CMO: Everything went well?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Computer> CO: Acknowledged.
*All*: All hands, return to normal operating conditions, drill concluded.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: No one died.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: hurray for the good guys!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Goes to the bridge with the others::  CTO: So, did you have fun?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I got to shoot someone.  What's not to enjoy?

CMO-McIntyre says:
::walks to the computer and tells her staff to resume normal operations::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::stands at attention next to a secondary station::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO/CTO: I feel like we just got called in after being out on the playground at recess.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I feel like the Captain and Doctor joined forces to try to catch me off guard.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  I am waiting for more explanations from the CO.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: But they didn't.  You did good.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I agree.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Arrives on bridge and the Turbolift doors open::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: well it's kind of difficult to be caught off guard when you know that a drill is planned.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Turns as the rest of the senior staff arrives.::  All: Welcome back.  Nice work, but I just want to see what we learned from this.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS/CMO: Even if sickbay demands your presence just as the drill is about to start.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  That we have a sneaky Captain!  ::grinning::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: To put in ear plugs when you expect the Red Alert alarms to go off?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: That was just a matter of luck, Lieutenant.  One never knows when things are going to happen, part of the drill was it's timing.
All: Overall, your feedback on your own performance?  What went right, what went wrong?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: Obviously our internal sensors need some work.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: As well as our external sensors.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: What was wrong was the Turbolifts didn't work.  What went well was that I got to Sickbay anyway.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: I agree on that point, Lieutenant.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  My staff performed wonderfully.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Someone needed to check external sensors to see who was out there messing with us.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  The CNS's help was  bonus.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That was part of "their" plan.  If the ship detects a plasma leak that deck is sealed off to prevent injuries, and even passing a Turbolift car through a leak could be deadly.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Thank you. ::Smiles::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Tactical and engineering teams were efficient in their duties.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Good to know.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: And yes, that is the one thing missed.  You all reacted well to the threat that was presented, but no one asked "Where did they come from?"
CTO: I have one question, when you determined to open the Sickbay Doors, how did you figure the plasma leak was a fake report?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CIV: Should ships sensors have warned us about an incoming vessel?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: I did not sir. I ordered force fields around sickbay and had a breather with me.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Incoming ship was cloaked, a detailed search would have found it as it was an old cloak but standard scans would not have caught it.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CIV: or at least of a strange signature.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: OK, I was hoping you went with the fact that if there was a plasma leak it would have made the intruders as trapped as the crew, but that is another good take.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: But we would have had to have reason to conduct such a detailed search.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Just was hoping you didn't just trust your luck on that call.  ::Smiles.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Q'ten is too smart to rely on luck, Sir.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Instinct sir. Klingons do not hold faith with "luck" but we always trust our instinct.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Typically, but many Tactical Officers make snap judgments.  His reasoning was solid, but I wanted to make sure.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Sir, I must disagree. I never jump into hasty conclusions. And I've been a tactical officer during my whole career.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: To be brutally honest sir, it was a matter of I had to get out of sickbay in order to assess the situation and do my job. I had no other choice.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Now the bad side, the ship that beamed them in would have likely made off with its mission, a cargo bay raid.  Likely if not for the fact that Lieutenant Q'ten's Security were locking down the ship.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  But, there's nothing typical about our Chief TAC officer.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: I did say many.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::raises an eyebrow: Oh.. my apologies.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Smiles:: CNS: That's what I like about you... so exceptionally perceptive and honest!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: The one thing we need to remember during a situation like this is that this ship has 290 officers and crew, we need to remember to multitask and delegate.  Very good performance overall though.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Punches CTO in the upper arm and smiles at him::  CO: So, we give up.  Who were our simulated enemies.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I bet it was the Ferengi.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Too tall.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Ferengi in elevator shoes?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Privateers trying to make a name for themselves in this area.  Within a light year radius they are actually putting pressure on the Orions.   This simulation was based on Intel, not an actual raid, but still.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Self: Pirate scum!

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  If they are challenging the Orions, they must have some influential people behind them.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Pirates are sneaky. We should be prepared for any kind of unanticipated tactics from them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Intelligent and well prepared, but they do not have the numbers outside of this area.  Plus, putting pressure is a few steps from challenging.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: If anyone has a drill they would like to run let me know.  We can set it up to match what you are looking to test, ship wide or departmental.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO::  Not far, I wonder where they are getting the recruits from.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Local Starbase has their eyes on it.  And Command has word out on them, that's where I got the intel to set this up.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: It was a pretty bold move, raiding a Federation starship.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Did they say what races were involved, that might be a clue.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Diverse group, more related in interests than background.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Some people just have stupid in their DNA.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Agreed, pirates will very rarely run the risk of taking on an armed vessel.  They have too much to lose with too little to gain.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: So, can we simulate we went after the scoundrels and got our cargo back?  ::Smiles, hopefully::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Pauses.::  CNS: We could do that on the Holodeck.  They didn't get much but we could try and pursue the ship.  Just can't take the ship off course now.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CMO: I've often wondered if the exceptionally stupid are born that way or is there a special class that they can take?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Criminals and outlaws are getting bolder Stardate after Stardate.

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