USS Cherokee 
The Dating Game, Part 18
11704.02

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
James Young as FCO_Ens_Oldman
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek

Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Absent
None
Ship's Log, Stardate 11704.02, Tio Ayidee recording.  The fleet has discovered a sort of "perimeter alarm" in the Abyss that we think is showing us where Kreak and his crew are hiding.  The fleet is about to head in deeper.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, waiting for some answers.::

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: at the helm ::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::assisting the CTO::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::In his chair on the bridge::

INFO: The relay stations were built of parts cobbled together from other ships, mostly fusion reactors and navigational deflectors set up to form a net.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::At tactical trying to fine tune the sensors::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::at OPS::

INFO: When the perimeter is breached, they send a directed signal towards the center of the perimeter.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Any ideas before we head deeper into the perimeter?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: A Probe decoy.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: trying to cover our scanning would be wise also.

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
CO: I have evasives ready, sir. They must know we're coming.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO/CTO: Also sending false tactical reports between the fleet would be a basic idea but useful in this type of search.

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: readies two evasive maneuvers: Gamma-Tango and Delta-1 ::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: We rig a probe to look like a ship to their sensors. They move to intercept and we can catch them where we want them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Yes, they obviously know we are coming.  Let's set up the ideas you mentioned and head in.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Worth a try, set it in motion.

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: keeping an eye on navigational sensors for anything out of the ordinary ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Kind of like sending in the cheese to lure the rats out of their holes.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
*Science*:This is Lieutenant Q'ten, we need a probe readied for launch. It has to be wired to give off the Cherokee's signature.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS/ CTO: Or luring a predator out with a bouncing object on a string.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<SO> *CTO*: To give off...never mind.  Not going to ask.  Will take like 4 minutes and I'll let you know.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
*SO*: Very well.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Well I thought of phrasing it with mice going in to catch the cat but, I didn't think you'd appreciate the comment, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Understood, and appreciated.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Let's bring the fleet in slowly and then send the probe ahead.  That way it is easier to stay in range.

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: slows the Cherokee down at the Captain's command ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Inform the fleet we are moving ahead at 10,000 km/ minute only towards presumed center.

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: reduces the Cherokee's speed to 10 thousand km / sec ::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Acknowledged.  ::she does as she is asked.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<SO> *CTO*: Probe is readied and set in tube 2, sir.  You may do whatever you are thinking of doing whenever you are ready.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::presses button on the console doing some tactical systems check routines, just in case::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
*SO*: Acknowledged.
CO: Probe is ready for launch sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Launch and set up the plan, let's see what happens.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Launches the probe:: ALL: Now we sit back and wait.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::observes the launching log in his console::

ACTION: The probe heads out towards the center of the perimeter at 100,000 KM/ second.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::readies weapons::

ACTION: As the fleet moves further in, the levels of hydrogen, helium and other stellar remains starts to thin out, but signs can be seen of many ships having passed through in the last few weeks.

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: continuing to scan ahead for any navigation hazards... looking for things that only he knows from experience would be dangerous ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees all the activity in the area on sensors::  ALL: I'm surprised by all the traffic in here.  I'd think people would avoid the graveyard.  Is this normal traffic flow?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: That would be a hint of some sort of abnormal rate of activities :: realizes he had stated the obvious::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: It is what one would expect if Kreak is using this as a base of sorts.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
ALL: Are all these ships part of Kreak's fleet?

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
CO: Sir, we're picking up a little bit of gravitational sheer. Nothing big, but I'll need to adjust course slightly to compensate.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Signs of their passing maybe.
FCO: I leave that to your expertise, Ensign. You know this area better than the rest of us do.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I doubt it.  Probably merchants, mercenaries, etc. I doubt Kreak would risk any of his own House ships.

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
CO: Aye, sir.

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: makes a slight course correction ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: So, you think he has outside help?  Other than his what is it...six Birds of Prey?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, sensors are picking a rather large object ahead.  Much too large to be one of Kreak’s ships, but still too distant to positively identify.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Understood.  Station of some sort?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Kreak would almost certainly have outside help to get this far.  What kind of help, I don't know yet.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: It's the Death Star, like from Star Wars.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Quite possible sir.  A small base of operations perhaps.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Not familiar with that conflict.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Great movie, Sir.  They've remade it eight times.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Star Wars? what's that conflict? When did it happened? ::Raises an eyebrow::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: In a galaxy far, far away.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Shakes head.::  CNS: Never mind, not yet anyway.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Should we spread the fleet out a little or keep together for lower signal emission to detect?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: I'd like to hold position for the moment sir, it seems the probe is being scanned.  If something is going to happen, then it should happen any minute now.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Understood, let's see what is happening then.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Transfers his tactical readings to the main screen::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
FCO: Be ready for attack speed

ACTION: The signal from the Probe detects the large object ahead increasing its power levels.  It can now be identified as three ships hard docked to each other.

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
CTO: Aye, sir ::nodding::

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: removes one of the defensive evasives in favor of an offensive evasive with speed ::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: We've got them sir!

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::starts getting the weaponry systems on line::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Any ships detectable?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::transferring the codes to the CTO console::

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
CO: Sir! Evasives on your mark!  ::readies::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Engage evasives.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Three Romulan scout ships sir hard docked to each other. They are powering engines.

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: engages a defensive evasive maneuver ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Open a channel with the rest of the fleet.
OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::opens the channel with the rest of the fleet::  CO:  Channel Open.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Fleet: This is Captain Ayidee, this may be it.  Ready weapons and move in, pattern Alpha Six Three.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Scans the three Romulan ships for life signs::

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: nods... lays in pattern Alpha Six Three and engages :: CO: Pattern engaged, sir.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir those Romulan engine levels are increasing. I think they are meant to overload.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Romulan ships?  What do they have to do with this?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::double checks the scanning results just to be sure:: Self: Yes... Romulan ships... ::raises an eyebrow::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Derelicts. Obviously acquired by Kreak as part of his plan.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
ALL: Man, I wonder what else they've got?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Overload?  Antimatter engines explode when overloaded.  What would Romulan Engines do?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Recommend we destroy those ships before they overload.  Three quantum singularities in such close proximity could endanger this whole sector of space sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Engage, all weapons.
OPS: Order the fleet to join in.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Hits the firing button and unleashes hell on the three Romulan ships.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she sends the orders for the Fleet to join in on the fun::

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: keeping the Cherokee close enough for the CTO's firing pattern ::

ACTION: The fleet opens fire and the derelicts start taking massive damage.  Engine power continues to overload.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Begins pinpointing fire on the engines of the ships::

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
CO: Wouldn't the engines destabilize the surrounding area? We already have gravimetric sheer.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::assist the CTO with the targeting and firing::

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: continuing to keep the Cherokee in the fray ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Give 'em hell, big buddy!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@<Trix> COM: Fleet: This is Lieutenant Trix on the Michigan, we don't have time to stop this.  Suggest we get out of here as soon as possible!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Back us off, best possible speed.  As much risk with the speed as you think we can take.

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: lays in a course directly away from the derelict ships ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: And yes, the gravity effect would be an issue.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir if those three quantum singularities overload and merge into one large black hole..... ::leaves the rest unsaid::

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: engages in the impulse engines :: CO: Sir, we're away. Impulse engines at full. The area already has enough gravimetric distortions to make using the warp drive risky.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Hangs on while the FCO does a one-eighty::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods.::  CTO: I know, well laid trap.

ACTION: The fleet begins pulling away at best possible speed.

ACTION: The derelicts show a small flash, and then collapse into themselves. The effect starts pulling the nebula in the area in.

FCO_Ens_Oldman says:
::spots a clear lane and engages the warp engines for a short burst (hopefully) ::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: The only good thing I see coming out of this, is Kreak has no place left to hide.

ACTION: The Cherokee, Michigan, Kissinger, and Metternich clear the new gravity well.  The Dirk, however, is unable to clear the space and is lost to the effect.

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