USS Cherokee 
Pleasant View, by Zach Farland, Part 32
11805.06

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
JR Klein as CEO_LtJG_Truus
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels, Earhart_XO_Price, Earhart_OPS_Cash, and Arc Writer
Absent
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Ship's Log, Stardate 11805.06, Captain Ayidee reporting.  We have escaped from the Rabidus "Asylum" and are now attempting to escape their space.

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CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::on the bridge::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Is glad to be on the bridge.  Takes his seat left of the Captain's.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Take your stations and let’s get out of here.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::takes her station::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Lt. Cmdr McWilliams>: CO: The Cherokee has warp, the Earhart does not.  We just didn't have the engineers.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Try and see if they are pursuing.  Not sure if we have the means of resisting that weapon but see what we can do.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::looking at OPS:: CO: Where should I go? My specialty is OPS but I don't want to step on her toes.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
McWilliams: That would be a problem.  Start Transporting as many of their non essentials as we can to the Cherokee.  If we can't get them back up to speed we'll need to be very crowded.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: No signs of pursuit yet, sir. But I do have the facility targeted.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: For now take the Engineering console.  See if you can access the Earhart systems and help their restoration remotely.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Lt. Cmdr McWilliams>: CO: Aye, Sir.  We were hit again after being almost repaired.  Then there was Vul Chur.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: Understood. ::goes to the engineering console::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Find the closest star system that the Federation has friendly ties with and give us a course to that system.

Earhart_XO_Price says:
CO: On behalf of myself and the Earhart crew, we'd like to thank you and your crew for the rescue.  You saved our bacon, for sure.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods::

Earhart_XO_Price says:
CO: Request permission to take the Earhart crew and return to our own ship, Sir.  We have no idea what shape she's in.  We don't want to leave her.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Finger hovering over the torpedo firing controls, just waiting for the order that dep down he knows won't come::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Price: Granted, we'll try and get a few engineers over there.  Warp drive is your priority.  If you can't get it up quickly we may have to leave her behind.

Earhart_XO_Price says:
CO: I understand, Sir.  And thanks again.

Earhart_OPS_Cash says:
OPS: A special thanks from me to you, Commander.  It was nice having you there keeping me sane.  Good-bye.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Cash:  Thank you as well for being there for me too,  Until we see each other again...friend.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Any ideas how to counter that weapon they keep using?

ACTION: Earhart's XO and OPS leave bridge.  They will arrange for all Earhart personnel to be beamed to the Earhart.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: So, where are we headed, Sir?  Zolarian Prime?  Might I suggest taking the long way around.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Agreed, by route of friendly worlds if we can find it.  But yes, Zolarian Prime still needs that medicine as far as we know.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::tapping away at the console, doing what he can to help the Earhart::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Should we encounter the Rabidus Ambassador ship again, destroy for real.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: The Ambassador was a fake, like a fancy hologram, one that can fool sensors.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO All Defensive systems are running and are fully functional

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: We are getting nowhere near any unidentified ships.  If any get in range, we will respond as needed.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS:  We were also not prepared for such an encounter.  This time we are ready for them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I understand the motivation but after that weapon, I'd rather not encounter it again too soon.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Lt. Cmdr McWilliams>: CO: Most primary systems on the Cherokee are on line, a few minor systems are still off-line.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: We still have nothing to prevent them from attacking us again, should they want to.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: If that is the case then I will see to that they lose such a desire.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: See what you can do to help get the rest of the systems on line.  Once that is done send a few crews over to help the Earhart.
CTO: How long could we maintain Warp if we traitored the Earhart into our Warp bubble and held them there?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You need to scratch your itchy trigger finger, don't you?  You may get your chance.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: At low warp we could probably maintain a stable warp field for several hours.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::is trying his best...:: Self: If I had more time, I could build some repair drones or something...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Contact the Earhart, we're going to attempt it, at least to get them out of the Rabidus system.
CTO: What factor do you think?  Warp 3 pushing too hard?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods and does as asked::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: I wouldn't try any more than that sir.

ACTION: Six Rabidus military ships are in pursuit of the two Starfleet ships.  ETA thirty minutes.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Keep an eye on both ships for the attempt, we need to make this happen.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CEO: Aye, I'll watch the sensors.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Coordinate with the Earhart, anything you need to make this happen is priority.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, tactical sensors are picking up six vessels on an intercept course, matching the Rabidus ships we encountered before.  Weapons are on standby.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Can't you make something to protect us from their EMP weapon?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Start a constant message to the Wormhole informing Starfleet of our condition and requesting assistance.
CTO: How long do we have?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I am reconfiguring the tactical shields for just that purpose.
CO: ETA Thirty minutes sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Are they Warp Capable?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::she composes the message to Starfleet and sends it through the Wormhole coordinates.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: I'm afraid so sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Earhart: Ayidee to Price, we have incoming Rabidus, ETA 30 minutes.  Any chance you can have Warp restored in that time?

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: The Earhart still has no warp capability.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO: Did we send the Earhart a few of our engineers?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: As many as we can afford if they think they can get the job done.
Helm: Bring us in close to the Earhart, as close as you can.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: You said to help them remotely first, but I'll send a team now.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: We will need to position the Cherokee directly above or below in order to envelop them into our warp field

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: I know, the approach of the Rabidus changes our time table.

Earhart_XO_Price says:
COM: Cherokee: CO: We're getting close.  We could use a few engineers, if you can spare them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Helm: Take direction from Chief Q'ten.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
*aCEO*: Ready a group of engineers and beam to the Earhart ASAP.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: ETA 23 minutes. Torpedo spread is locked on.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Earhart: We are getting crews ready to send over ASAP.  We are also going to try and delay the arrival of their ships at our location by getting us further out.  We are going to try and use Tractor Beams to let you piggy back our Warp fields.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
<aCEO_PO1_Hothe> *CEO*: Understood.

Earhart_XO_Price says:
COM: Cherokee: CO: Understood, and thanks.  With your engineers we might just make it.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: ETA Twenty minutes.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Firing permission granted at your discretion.  But get the Earhart in piggyback position, it will delay their arrival if we are further away.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::the aCEO beams an engineering team led by himself to the Earhart::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
:: Fires a spread of high yield torpedoes to intercept the approaching Rabidus ships.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Moves back to Tactical station to look at the readings.::  CTO: Any idea if they have those weapons aboard those ships?
OPS: Anything in our Star Charts to give us a closer destination to effect repairs and, if possible, find help?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: No way to tell for sure sir, but I have configured the tactical shields to defend against another such attack, using the sensor readings from the first attack.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Sir, we still have a Cargo Bay full of aliens.  Perhaps I could go and see to them.  I'm sure they're scared.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  My team hasn't found anything yet but they will not stop until they do find something.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Good to hear.  They do not seem that far in advance of us technologically, just one weapon far in advance.
CNS: Yes, they must be scared.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I'll take care of them, Sir.  ::Exits the bridge::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: And there's a chance that it is not even their technology.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I'm hoping it is theirs.  If so, countering it should be within our capability.

ACTION: All torpedoes were intercepted and rendered powerless by EMP weapon.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
OPS: You've got a lock on the engineering team, right? Keep an eye on how they're doing over there

ACTION: Rabidus ships are ten minutes behind the two Starfleet ships.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Starts programming the next round of torpedoes to be shielded from EMP pulses::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Get the Earhart Piggybacked, we need to put some distance between us until they have Warp.  I'll continue the fire pattern, but getting moving is far move valuable right now.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, the pursuing ships are armed with the EMP weapon. They just used it to knock out our torpedoes.  Preparing another spread, this time shielded.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: OK then, keep on the weapons and see if you can make it work.  I'll get the piggyback going then.
::Establishes Tractor lock to bring the Earhart within our Warp bubble.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::In the Cargo Bay instructing Cherokee volunteers to help feed the aliens from the Asylum.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Earhart: Ayidee to Earhart, if you can activate your Tractor beam to increase the connection, we'll try and put some distance between us and Rabidus while repairs continue.
Helm: Once they establish the Tractor backup, bring us to Warp 2 to test the stability.

Earhart_XO_Price says:
COM: Cherokee: CO: We can do that, Captain.  Engaging tractor beam... now.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Helm: Engage, Warp 2 to start.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> CO: Aye Captain.  ::Engages Warp engines to Warp 2.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Aliens: Once we are all safe from the Rabidus, we'll make sure you all get home.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Has the next round of torpedoes properly shielded and fires them in a wide dispersal pattern to damage as much as possible.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Keeps monitoring the Tractor Beams to try and keep the Earhart as snug in on us as possible.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Starts targeting individual Rabidus ships and fires::

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::says nothing, still carefully monitoring his team's progress::

ACTION: One torpedo is a direct hit.  One Rabidus ship is disabled.  The Rabidus have arrived.

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