USS Cherokee 
The Dating Game, Part 12
11702.19

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee and Producer
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek

Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Absent
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Ship's Log, Stardate 11702.19, Captain Ayidee recording.  The Cherokee has entered the stellar graveyard known as the Abyss in pursuit of the ship suspected of being behind the attack on Research Station 82.

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ACTION: As the ship moves into the Abyss, the intensity of the area becomes apparent.  Ion bursts pop up every few seconds and the Inertial Dampening System is already being pushed to its limits.  The view out the Viewscreen is reminiscent of an intense thunderstorm planet side.  Sensor efficiency is at under 10% and readings aren't as precise as normal.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Steady as she goes.  Decrease velocity to 50,000 meters per second until we get our bearings.  Bring us to Red Alert.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looking at the sensor readings::  All: The sensors are pretty much useless in here.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: As expected.  I would guess we can see better than the ship we are pursuing, but we have a lot of ground to cover here.
OPS: The message they sent us, can we determine its origin point?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: I'm working on it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: For now we will do what we can.  The Newton as a science vessel may have better luck sensor wise, especially since they've been studying this region for some time.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::standing next to the CTO console::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: They'd be my choice to navigate our way.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  By using the communication booster probes that the Newton placed throughout this region, I'm certain I can get a close proximity to the source. It may take a few more minutes.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Do what you can with it and keep Flight Control informed.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: Will do.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Anyone have a "best guess" on where to start?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: Excuse me, Commander but, when will the Newton arrive to our location?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO/All: we should start for most possible allocation of the ship, calculating its position for the tachyon trail.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Can't we just follow the freighters warp signature?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: What's left of it we can try.  They aren't using Warp now though, and our sensors are limited.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  They are 30 minutes behind us but they should reach the edge of the area in 15 minutes.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: That is a start.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: Thank you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Make for their last location, best speed you can maintain safely.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS: No problem.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Will the Newton be able to catch up to us?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I would recommend a full alert status. In this area we could easily become the prey instead of the hunter.

ACTION: The Cherokee jolts to the side, making balance on the Bridge difficult.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> All: Hold tight, gravimetric sheer just increased tenfold, give me a second to adjust!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Manages to not fall out of his chair as the Cherokee rocks.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Grips edge of seat.::  CIV: Agreed, take us to Red Alert.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::grabs hold from the station panel::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Aye sir. ::pushes the buttons and the red alert klaxon sounds ship wide::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: They've been working in this area for months, the experience alone should give them a huge advantage.  Plus the ship is a lot newer design.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> All: I think I got it now, and I think I see where that came from.  Shouldn't affect us again.  Well, that effect shouldn't affect us.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Yeah, when is Starfleet going to give us the USS Cherokee NCC-61333A?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::checks the shield harmonics status::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Typically that requires the loss of the original in a history making action, not a question you typically pose to Command.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  The Newton just sent an information burst with everything we need to know about this area, including a map detailing safer paths through this area.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Sir, shield are barely holding on,  Navigational are working at 30% and defensive at 3% of its normal level

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: Just like Christmas.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Forward the paths to the helm, and let's take a look at what else they thought to give us.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Already forwarded to the helm.

ACTION: The Newton enters the area and starts forwarding their sensor readings, giving a look closer to about 50%normal sensor clarity.  With the navigational information from the Newton, the ship's ride becomes far smoother.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> CO: Velocity increased to 100,000 meters per second.  Not sure where we're going but making better time.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO/All: Sensor reading are much clear now that the Newton has linked their sensor grid with ours.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looking at sensors again:: All: That's a little better.  ::Continues looking for signs of the freighter.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: The USS Newton is approaching to us at full impulse. ETA to our position 5 minutes

ACTION: With the sensors improvement, 6 possible locations for the fleeing ship are discovered within a half light year.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: Sir, The Newton is requesting permission to send a team and some equipment over to help our sensors and navigation in the area.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: We'll take it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Grant permission and coordinate transfer.  Any help we can get could make a difference.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO/ALL: The analysis of the data reveals 6 possible locations for the hideout. They are all within the range of half light year. Sending the information to your consoles now.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Make for the closest possibility at current velocity.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
:performs a tactical scan on the area::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: If nothing else, this is giving our Astrometrics department some good looks at the area.  Give them something to chew on for a while.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: Will do.  ::sends the message granting permission, stating that they need to get within 50,000 meters for Transporters, limited to 3 crew members and 2 portable computer systems::

ACTION: The Newton pulls up along side the Cherokee and matches velocity, requesting permission to beam their Away Team over.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Tactical scanning reveals that traces of finished alloys and ship components can be found in all possible locations. Still the sensor reading are inconclusive so far.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Once aboard facilitate what the Newton crew requests as long as it is of reasonable risk.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::grants permission for the Newton's Away Team to beam over.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Transporter Tech> *Bridge*: Newton team aboard, they are on the way to the Bridge now.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: I'm guessing in this environment long range scans won't eliminate any of the chances.  We'll have to check each one.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: Let's just hope we don't become permanent residents of the graveyard.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Lt Trix> ::Steps off the Turbolift onto the Bridge.::  CO: Captain, Lieutenant Trix and Chiefs Jones and Levia, here to provide assistance.  We have a few computer packs that should help your sensors see through the interference a bit better if we can patch in?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I'm on it sir. Trying to increase the sensor resolution ... ::taps on the console::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: I hope so. But I trust on our skills to avoid that fate.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Trix> CIV: It's not your resolution, sir.  It's the computer's filters on the sensors.  They are calibrated for normal space, don't know what to make of the stew out there.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: Trust? I'm counting on it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Trix: First question is what is on those computers, and second is why didn't you send the information via subspace?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: ::raises an eyebrow:: Well, a semantic difference in our statement, but the same meaning.... I assume 

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: Don't tell me I'm starting to think like a Vulcan.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Trix> CO: Short answer is this is a realignment of the Starship's sensor filter that turns the billions of bits of scanning information into something a living being can grasp.  The program can't be sent via subspace for its size.  And for the fact that these computer packs have specially aligned processors.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> CNS: You're starting to think like a Vulcan, Sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Quick, call Sickbay!

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Trix: Welcome aboard Lieutenant.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Assist the Newton crew setting these things up, but keep an eye on what they are doing and how.  Let's hope they work.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Aside from holding the flashlight, I'm not sure how much help I'd be in setting up, Sir but, I can do the hoping.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Trix> CNS: Actually don't need much help, Sir.  Just need to get access to ports where we can tap into the raw sensor feed.  Usually just needs a plug in and a bit of shuffling data paths.  ::Without another word goes to setting it up.::

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