USS Cherokee 
The Dating Game, Part 5
11611.20

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
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash

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Ship's Log, after the last drill's basic success we are taking a bit to "wrap up" the drill and capture the ship responsible for the attack in a Holodeck simulation.  The ship is now on sensors, fleeing towards the region of space known to locals and astronomers as "the Abyss", a stellar graveyard with a high concentration of extremely dense stars.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Sitting on the simulated bridge, monitoring the pursuit.::

CMO-McIntyre says:
::watching the Cherokee in pursuit of the unknown vessel::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Focusing tactical sensors on the fleeing ship, trying to identify it.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with the others::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::standing next to a simulated secondary console:: CTO: if you need any assistance, I'd gladly provide it, Lieutenant

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::On the bridge::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO>  All: Pursuit still underway, but this course will take us into an area of high gravitational stress.  Like the Badlands near Bajor but without the plasma storms and such.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CIV: Just trying to identify who it is I'm about to send to gre'thor.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
:: prepares for the bumpy ride::

CMO-McIntyre says:
::chuckles at Q'ten::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::moves next to the CTO and stares on the screen without saying a word::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Analysis, what would a ship gain by going into a stellar graveyard with its gravitational hazards?

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Keep others from tracking them?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, the vessel is an older courier type ship. It's maximum warp rating is warp 8, but they are traveling at warp 8.7. They're going to blow their engines if we don't stop them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Acknowledged.  Maintain pursuit.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Possibly trying to gain some time, using the gravitational hazards as a defensive resource.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Maybe they know we're following them and they're trying to lose us in there.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Targeting sensors are locked on but we're still about 5 minutes from torpedo range.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: All good points, means to get around that should they reach the region?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Increase speed to stop them before they get there?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Smiles.::  CTO: I think we would catch them anyway but good start.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I think Q'ten's got this.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Increase speed to Warp 9.5 until they are within range.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO>  CO: Aye Sir, should take about 30 seconds at that speed...  ::Engages Warp 9.5, rapidly closing the distance.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All:  Be sure the deflector system is at its peak of efficiency. You never know in this type of region.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::watches the Viewscreen::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Since this is a simulation, I won't mention the speed limit.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::amen CNS::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Turns back to his targeting sensors and concentrates on targeting the ship's engines:: Self: I've got you now you little ghew!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: The ship is now within weapons range, and is still at least 20 minutes from the Abyss.
CNS: Noted, but this is a situation where the speed is warranted.  At least enough that I am confident any inquiries will find it so.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: If you say so, Sir.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Fires a spread of torpedoes to disable the vessel::

ACTION: The torpedoes cause the ship to rock, sending it veering off course and out of control.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Can we use the tractor beam on them?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Good mention on the shields, also.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::nods::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: he's dropped out of warp sir, he appears to be out of control.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<EO> CMO: We could, but that ship might not survive it.  Depending on his ship's maintenance and all that.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
EO: they should have thought of that before they boarded us.

ACTION: With a small puff of smoke the vessel's engines cut out completely.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::stares at the main screen::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Good shooting. ::raises an eyebrow::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Should I prepare a boarding party sir, or do you just want the crew beamed to the brig?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: The ship is now without engines and out of control, and tractor beams could tear the ship apart.  Assuming we want the crew captured, how do we regain control of that vessel?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looking at their ship on the main viewer::  All: Maybe they have a flat tire.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Can the Cherokee be used to help it gain some control with its body?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Tractor beams 'could' tear the ship apart but there is no guarantee. I say we tractor it anyway.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::attempts a joke:: All: Maybe another hit in the opposite direction to stop its momentum?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: What would you suggest?  How do we apply the needed force and keep the ship intact?  
All: Don't you all wonder what they took from other vessels?  Ignoring that this is all academic of course.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  We can use a repulsor beam to straighten them out.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Put our shields to include them?  I don't know.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:   think that is a good idea if it doesn't harm our ship.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Maybe a combination of the CNS suggestion and an accurate use of the tractor beam?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Can you disable their weapons systems, if they're not already damaged.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: The problem with the tractor beams is amount of force applied.  The shields use the same energy in a more diffuse form.  Would take longer but shields and low power Tractors should work.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: As to your earlier question, let's have him beamed to the Brig.  Is your crew ready to receive the pilot?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: yes I can target what little weaponry they have.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Any One: Do we know how many people are on that ship?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<SO> CNS: Just picking up the one life sign, sir.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: And yes sir, security teams are standing by to receive 'guests'.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Have the pilot beamed to the Brig and let's get that ship recovered.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
SO: Thank you.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.  ::she does as she was ordered.::

CMO-McIntyre says:
::whispers to the CNS:”  CNS: I feel absolutely useless here.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Now let's get to securing the ship.  Slow it down carefully.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CNS: Me too.  We can be useless together.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::grins at him::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO/ CNS: This is training, and it's more about input than output if you know what I mean there.  Next step would involve checking the pilot's condition and figuring out what they were after, so shall we move to that?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Whispers:: CMO: It's fun just to watch Q'ten in action.  He loves it so much.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Yes he does, doesn't he!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: You're the boss.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: I recommend a thorough sensor scan on the ship and the life forms before beaming them aboard. Sometimes automatic bio-filtering isn't enough.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Activates the ships tractor beam at a low setting gradually raising the power level to bring the runaway ship under control::

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  So should have head down to sickbay, Sir?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Computer: Alter program to Cherokee Brig with prisoners and appropriate staff.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO: Or the brig?

ACTION: The program changes to the Brig entrance, with the senior staff just outside the door.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::waiting to go into the brig::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I'll make a psychological assessment of the prisoner, in case Q'ten wants to interrogate him.  If we do that, we should have the Doctor on stand by.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Go ahead, get them checked out.  And good plan Counselor.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Try not to bounce the guy off the walls unless absolutely necessary.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::walks to the back of the brig in case she is needed::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Approaches the cell holding the prisoner and looks him over::

ACTION: The prisoners are each held in separate cells.  They all have obvious injuries of various types, the most serious is the pilot who suffered burns and contusions as his ship went down.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Stands with CMO, in ear shot of the cell occupied by the thief::  CMO: I'll bet you five credits Q'ten hits the guy.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Prisoner 2> Prisoners: Guess this didn't end well.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  No bet...
CTO:  This man does need medical attention.  ::pointing at the pilot::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Prisoner from ship: You look like vorSaq. tell me what this is all about and I’ll let the Doctor here tend to your injuries.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::begins taking out her supply for burns::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Prisoner 2> CTO: It was about getting some of those Federation toys you all have.  You know what a prize one of your Replicators or anti Gravity lifts would be for an operation like ours?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Prisoner 3> Prisoner 2: You are an idiot, like those are what we'd make best use of.  But any up to date Federation Tech is worth a fortune out there.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Prisoner 2: So you attacked a Starfleet vessel?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Pilot> ::Moaning in pain in his unconscious state.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Prisoner 2/3: Were you all born this stupid, or is there a special class?

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, the pilot really needs attention.  Permission to enter the cell?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Prisoner 2> CTO: Well, to be fair, we thought you'd be more concerned about the plasma leak simulation to even notice us.  Missed that guess...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Granted, but only 1 cell at a time is to be opened.  With Chief Q'ten's permission of course.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Steps aside to let the CMO enter the pilot's cell::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Prisoner 2: You picked the wrong deck to have a gas leak.  Otherwise, it might have worked.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I need to give the pilot medical attention.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CMO: Be my guest.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::stands with Phaser ready in his holster::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CMO: Will probably be the only time I can get you in my brig. ::grins::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Taps in the code to open the cell::

CMO-McIntyre says:
Security:  Open the cell please.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::watches the energy field drop::  Pilot:  I am here to help you, it you make any unwanted moves you will be stunned.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Prisoner2: As for you and yours it seems your first mistake was taking on the challenge of thinking at all.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::runs her scanner over the prisoner making sure nothing else is wrong with him::

CMO-McIntyre says:
::bio scans reveal nothing major and she begins to treat the burns::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Pilot> ::Unconscious.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::points his Phaser at prisoner 2 and turns to face the CO:: With your permission sir, I'll remove this jIv ghew from the gene pool and spare the galaxy any more of his stupidity::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Let's just bring him to the authorities.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  He can b transported if necessary.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Sighs heavily and lowers his Phaser:: CO: As you wish sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You can hit him once, if you want.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Prisoner 2> CNS: We picked that deck so we could get to your engine controls.  Hey, wait, what?  He can't do that, the furry one said so!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I said you can't kill him.  Might hurt your score if you hit him needlessly but hey, this is just a drill, right?  ::Turns to walk away and "not see".::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Grins at the counselor:: CNS: Are you wanting me to try and knock the stupid out of him?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Prisoner 2: Well, you picked a deck with three senior officers, including the big guy, here.  ::Slaps CTO on the back::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Sir, he called you a furry one.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Backhands Prisoner 2:: Prisoner 2: The "furry one" as you call him is my Captain!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: No, I just think it will do your psyche good.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  go for it!  ::grinning::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Prisoner 2: Now you've gone and bled on my floor! You better hope that doesn't leave a stain!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Prisoner: You shouldn't have call our Captain a furry one.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Prisoner 2> CTO: You bwoke my nove!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Doctor, broken nose, isle five.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Sorry, just ran out of supplies for those!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Prisoner 2: ...next to the other turnips.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Is that all, just his nose? I must be losing my touch.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: But, don't you feel better?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Turns back.::  All: 1 point off for unnecessary, although satisfying, violence.  Good work on stage 2.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Shrugs his shoulders:: CNS: Not bad for a simulation.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: and I'd be five credits richer if the doctor had taken my bet.  But, thanks anyway, buddy.

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