USS Cherokee 
The Dating Game, Part 15
11703.12

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 11703.12, Captain Ayidee recording.  The hunt for the Klingon Captain Kreak continues in the Abyss, although it remains a slow process.  Word that he thinks himself some sort of revolutionary makes him all the more dangerous, especially as we do not know if this is his fantasy or reality.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, watching the crew try to find their way through this mess.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::hoping for a miracle to end this current mishap::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Scanning the launching point of the two torpedoes, hoping the sensors can find something that would indicate they had been placed there.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Ingfast>  @COM: Cherokee: Captain Ingfast to Cherokee.  Be advised the Newton is approaching your position.  At current speed our Flight Control estimates we will reach you just before you reach the Signal Booster.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sitting on his chair on the bridge trying to ascertain Kreak's state of mind with very little to go on::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, sensors are not picking up any traces of current activity in this area. However, there are signs that several vessels have passed through here with the last few hours.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM: Ingfast:  Acknowledged. I'll pass along the message.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Several vessels?  Kreak has more than one ship?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Captain, The Newton is approaching our position. We should have company before we reach the Signal Booster.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: It is not unlikely sir. Many of the Houses of the Empire have small fleets at their disposal.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS/ CTO: Acknowledged on both parts.  If Kreak is fostering rebellion, it is a safe bet he has more than one ship at his disposal.  Even if his House was alone in it.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: So, how do we even know which ship Kreak is on?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, my instincts are telling me that we are being led into an ambush.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Or if he has several, was he on the one that stole the weapons from the station.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Good question, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I do not disagree.  But what can we do about that now?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Something that he is not expecting sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Do we know if a cloaking shield would even work in this area?  Shields are limited, would a cloaking shield be able to function?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All/OPS: Either way, the Newton should be warned about what they're getting into, they're a science ship.  Do they even have weapons?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Relatively limited, but the vessel was a prototype for the Defiant Project so while most of the weapons were replaced with sensors she can still take a licking.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO/CNS:  My studies have shown that cloaking devices are not reliable within nebulas such as this.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Trix>CNS: What the Captain said.  One big advantage she does have is her sensors and a crew that knows this area like the back of our hands.  Without cloaks they should see the enemy first.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
All: Should Kreak or any of his allies approach us, we should be able to spot them.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, so far we have jumped at every "breadcrumb" that Kreak has laid down for us leading further into his trap. Eventually he will strike.  I suggest we stop jumping at breadcrumbs and wait right here.  Perhaps even withdrawal to a location that would give us a tactical advantage.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Normally when chasing a fleeing foe that wouldn't be effective but you may be right.  At least slow up and let the Newton catch up.
Helm: All stop.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: I would suggest we open a dialogue with Kreak but, unfortunately I think we are beyond that point.  I don't think he can be reasoned with.  I don't see this as ending peacefully.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: With the Newton’s sensors at our disposal we could detect any activity in most of the abyss.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL: The Subspace Communications overload has suddenly stopped and has been replaced by several ongoing conversations.  It's difficult to identify sources but we seem to know that a few ships are talking with each other.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: No, counselor it will not. As unstable as he appears to be Kreak is still a Klingon Warrior. He will die in battle before surrendering.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS/ CTO: Agreed. Why proclaim he is fighting to go back to the old ways and then abandon the "never surrender" part?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
OPS: Can you clean up that signal enough to be able to make out what they are saying?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CTO: I'm working on it. It's not easy.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Did you have a place in mind more advantageous for us?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  Everything is encrypted and in very short bursts. The Universal Translator is working on it but the encryption is unknown. But here is what I can get so far.  The messages that were trying to get through included a report that Starfleet is sending two more ships but they are a few days out.  And ...something from the Klingon Empire.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Why would he want to fight in the abyss?  His systems must be even more screwed up than ours.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I think that may be the only reason he has not pounced yet.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir if we could locate a place where our superior maneuverability could come into play, that would give us a major tactical advantage.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  It appears that the Klingon Empire has declared Kreak a traitor and that he and his movement has been denounced.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
OPS: As it should be.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I take it that means even the Klingon Empire thinks it okay if we take Kreak and company out.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Okay, yes, but they would probably prefer to do it themselves.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: So now you want to take them alive so we can hand them over to the Klingon Empire?  Make up your mind.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Key part of that message seems to have been missed.  His attack on the station made him a legitimate target.  But "movement" implies more than a small group.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: No, I do not believe that we will be able to take him alive, and I'm sure the Klingon government would be grateful if we 'took him out'. However, for morale purposes, they would prefer that another Klingon brought Kreak down.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You're another Klingon.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: How astute of you to notice. ::grins::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: So are we back to take no prisoners?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: You may attempt to take prisoners if that is what you wish to do, but Klingon warriors do not surrender. A warrior that is captured in battle will never sail the River of Blood.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  It appears that the decryption is still working and it seems that most of what was translated was coordinates and vectors. ::a signal on her console alerted her to something new::  ALL:  A new signal has just entered the mix  and the encryption quickly received it and is says "Engage". Then the subspace overload went back into effect.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You're having a little bit too much fun, aren't you?  ::Smiles::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Full alert, that doesn't sound good.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: Shields to Maximum!!!

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: All weapons are standing by!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Understood.  Sensors to full, as soon as you have positive identification of a threat engage.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir I have three b'rel class birds of prey on an attack course to the Newton. Torpedoes and Phasers are standing by.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Helm: Bring us about, best possible speed to assist.  How far out are they?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Helm> CO: Aye Sir.  Engaging new course, ETA of 12 minutes at safe speed, could probably shave it down to 10 if I push it.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: It's too bad.  I wouldn't have minded crawling inside Kreak's head to see what made him tick.  I'd say his clock was a few minutes off.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Slams his fist down on the console in frustration::

ACTION: Sensor detect the Newton accelerating and heading towards the Cherokee at best possible speed.  She is taking heavy fire but so far she seems to be holding together.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Trix> ::Moves to Science 3 and starts manipulating sensors.::  Helm: Feeding you navigational data sorted through the GEMS program, should be able to squeeze a touch more out.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Keeping the target lock on the lead BoP, just waiting for the range to close::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Self: Looking through the targeting scanners:: closer, closer, closer.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS/ CNS: Prepare teams to assist  the Newton once we get her in range.
CTO: Drive them back until we have the Newton covered and then fire at your discretion.

ACTION: The b'rel cruisers come into range.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::does as asked::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: FIRE!!!

ACTION: The first Salvo strikes the closest vessel's wing, knocking it off the ship and out of control.  The other two vessels break off at maximum speed.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Quickly locks Phasers on the other two BoPs, and fires.

ACTION: The Newton is struck by several of their departing shots and is burning and barely holding together.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Keeps firing at the BoPs, trying to run  them off::

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