USS Cherokee 
The Dating Game, Part 13
11702.26

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee and Producer
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten

Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Absent
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Ship's Log, Stardate 11702.26, Captain Ayidee recording.  The ship continues its search for the station raiders, now equipped with better a better sensor filter.

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CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Fine tunes the new sensor filters to track a Bird of Prey signature::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
:: On Bridge, monitoring the progress and keeping an eye on sensor output.::

INFO: Sensor resolution is still a bit limited, but the filters are getting rid of a great deal of interfering data, making what you can see more clear.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Things are still as clear as mud, but at least it's thinner mud.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Still in his chair on the bridge, watching back and forth from the main view screen and his console::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::at OPS::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Then let us continue on to the closest of the sites we were looking at, hopefully the resolution will be enough to search.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Trix> All: That should help you all.  Not what you'd get in normal space, obviously, but far better than what the other ship has.  I would guess.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Trix: We'll take it.

ACTION: Sensors show a great deal of debris strewn through the area.  Many ships appear to have lost their way trying to navigate the area.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looking at the debris outside::  All: Well that's a little scary.  I'm sure they all thought they'd make it out of here too.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Trix> Self: Of course I don't know for sure what they did to their sensors.  I just am pretty confident they didn't spend years working on this sort of filter, Eratas.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::It's slow going as tactical sensors focus on the varying pieces of debris to determine if they are from a Klingon vessel::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Trix> CNS: Yes, Counselor.  They are mostly fugitives and raiders, some lived hear a great while before having accidents.  A few are research vessels from different worlds, though.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Trix: It can be a very depressing place.  All: We must keep our confidence level high and never give in to fear.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir I believe I may have found something. It's a very faint ion trail that is consistent with that of a Klingon Bird of Prey.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Trix> ::Nods.::  CNS: It has its positive sides though.  Even outside of the chance to study gravitons in such concentrations from a professional standpoint, the nebula's light diffusion is pretty.  ::Pauses slightly.::  Self: Yes, good point.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Let the helm know the path and let us see what we can make of it.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Locking tactical sensors on the trail sir, sending course to the helm.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> CTO: On it, Sir.  Engaging best possible speed.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Self: We have you now Kreak, you dishonorable ghargh.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: What reason would this Kreak character have for carrying out a raid on Federation territory during the war?  I can understand trying to cover it up, but why try it to begin with?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
I do not know sir. The House of T'pek is a minor House that was once allied with the now defunct House of D'jong, sworn enemies of my own House of Qaveq.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Trix> CNS: It is strange, as you said this sort of area of space is filled with dangers and things that no sane being would travel through it for leisure, but it's the kind of areas that artists make so many images of to "brighten up the room".

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Perhaps they were trying to prove their mettle in battle, and so gain status and Honor.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Perhaps, but then why keep it a secret?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Trix: Most humanoid species are attracted to light, the flame of a candle, lightning, fireworks, even a computer monitor... I think it's because we rely on it so much.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Another question that bothers me sir, is why would a Federation colony being raided by Klingons not report such an incident?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: There were many Dominion raids being carried about the time this happened.  Guessing they thought it was a Dominion raid at the time.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir! I am picking up what appears to be an impulse engine. I believe they are trying to hide.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: How lucky, finding them the first place we looked.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Still such a raid would be reported. Not to mention it is rather difficult to mistake a Klingon for a Jem’HaDar.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: I'm locking onto their "hiding" place now sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Trix> CNS: Good answer, but sort of ironic.  Still your answer makes sense.  The light meant you could see what hunted you long ago.  Now it's sort of second nature.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Bring us in, ready weapons as best you can.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir, targeting sensors are locked onto the derelict that they are hiding behind.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Trix: Humanoids, from campfires to the stars, light has fascinated them.

ACTION: As the Cherokee alters course a large wreck can be seen orbiting the stellar core at the center of the system.  It was once quite large, but now obviously decayed and falling to pieces.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees the wrecked ship::  All: A ghost ship.  It's creepy but, I wouldn't mind exploring it, like get into EVA suits and go check it out.  Being scared is lots of fun sometimes.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Weapons ready on your command sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Trix> CNS: I agree with you on the fire and light, and the stars still call us today.  Going EVA around here though?  A bit dangerous for my taste.  There are a few areas far safer if you really wanted to.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Let's identify the target first, Lieutenant.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Trix: I never said it was a good idea.  ::Smiles::  Trix: ...and okay, if there's time.

ACTION: A small ship makes a full impulse rush out from behind the wreckage.  It is a small shuttle craft with its engine pushed to overload levels.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: There goes the mouse!

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Tractor beams standing by sir!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Get a lock on it.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Activates the tractor beam and crosses his fingers::

ACTION: Tractor beams grab the vessel before it can get away.  It makes no evasive maneuvers and is caught quite easily.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Scans the shuttle for life signs::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::notices something::  CO:  I'm detecting a large spike in radio frequency.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Did you get the right ship?  It'd be embarrassing if they turned out to be tourists.  ::Laughs a little::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: there are no life signs aboard the shuttle sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Then who's operating it?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: So it's a decoy?
OPS: Can you detect the source of the frequency?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Remote controlled?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO The engines are on overload levels. Probably flying a pre-programed course, and the engine overload is meant to damage us.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Working on it.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Recommend letting it loose and follow its course.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Can you deactivate its engines remotely and take it aboard?  Engines may be to increase the sensor signal.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I'm not able to detect an exact source but the general direction is about due right of us. Its range is approximately 60,000,000 Meters.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir I can deactivate the engines but I would recommend a full scan before bringing it on board.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Agreed, just hoping we can get something from the shuttle's logs.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Quickly disables the shuttle's engines, then scans the shuttle for anything suspicious::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> All: Moving towards the signal source now.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO:  Pulling the shuttle to Shuttle bay 2 sir.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Enemy shuttle secured.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: It seems remote controlled is correct.
All: It seems we are involved in a game of tag...

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, I have found a probe that is scanning the system and emitting a subspace signal. I believe that this is the source of our signal.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Starts scanning the area for signs of the bird of prey::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: So he's testing us, playing with us.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: We got to let them know, we ain't playing.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: For starters let's take out that probe and take it out of the mix.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: He's out here sir, and he's close by. I can feel him.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Can't be that far.  They had to set up that probe and shuttle combo.  With the limited velocity in this area they can't of gotten that far.
All: So did he set this and head off in a new direction or are they watching to see what we do?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I'd say it was a diversion to get away.  They like diversions.  Look what they did at the station.

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