USS Cherokee 
Pleasant View, by Zach Farland, Part 33
11805.13

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 11805.13, Captain Ayidee recording.  The Cherokee and the Earhart are attempting to depart the Rabidus system with several Rabidus ships in close pursuit.  Chief Q'ten thinks he has a plan to defend against their EMP attack.  If it works I like our odds.  If it doesn't, this may be an extremely short escape attempt.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, trying to keep the Earhart close enough to fit in our Warp Bubble, but realizing it is too late now.::

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
<aCEO_PO1_Hothe> ::leads an engineering team aboard the Earhart, helping them make repairs::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::In the Cargo Bay, tending to the Gamma Quadrant aliens::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Chief, if you have an idea on stopping their weapon, pass it on to the Earhart.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::at OPS::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Tracking the shielded torpedoes::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Any luck finding a world with Diplomatic Relations with the Federation relatively close?

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::on the bridge, frequently moving between the Engineering and Science stations::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Not yet.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: I've used the sensor readings from the original attack, along with the Earhart’s own data, and I believe I have come up with a shield configuration that will shield us from the Rabidus EMP weapon.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Is it implemented yet?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Being unaware of the weapon its use was highly successful.  Now that we are aware of the weapon and its effects we can defend against it.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir, the shields have been configured, as have the Earhart’s.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Lt. Cmdr McWilliams>: CTO: Pass it on to the Earhart.  I know there's an engineer shortage over there but, maybe someone could duplicate what you came up with.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Nice work, saves the trouble of forwarding.
OPS: Have the Earhart break off, give them two targets instead of one until their Warp is restored.  Just tell them to let us know the second they can depart at speed.  Until then, we try and get a few shots of our own in.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: That last spread of torpedoes were shielded with a scaled down version of the configuration.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
<aCEO_PO1_Hothe> ::goes to main engineering and scans the Earhart's warp core::

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

ACTION: As the Earhart separates from the Cherokee the five remaining Rabidus ship fire their debilitating weapon at both Starfleet ships.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Anything you can see of their ships we can use to make them a bit more timid around us?

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: I don't know. Got any ideas?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Just wondering if you saw anything on the scans so far.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: Scan the Rabidus ships, you mean? I didn't consider that. ::does so::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::With the Tractor beam no longer needed steps back from Tactical and back to the Bridge center.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Sorry, saw you at Science station and made an assumption.  Was a bit distracted.

ACTION: The Rabidus weapon has no effect on either ship.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
:: Targets the nearest Rabidus vessel and fires phasers::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Lt. Cmdr McWilliams>: CTO: Nice work, Lieutenant.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Fire at will, no need to hold back on military targets as we withdraw.
OPS: Make sure the Earhart knows this is a free fire situation.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Rabidus vessels:  You're mine now you pieces of vorSaq!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I'm sure they already know. ::she informs the Earhart of the plan::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Lt. Cmdr McWilliams>: CTO: Their shields are holding.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Loads another spread of specially shielded torpedoes::

ACTION: The five Rabidus ships begin swarming around the two ships firing phaser weapons.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir! The shielding has worked.  The Rabidus have fired their EMP weapons.  No effects!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: That is very good to hear.  Nice work.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Fires torpedoes targeted at each Rabidus ship::

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
<aCEO_PO1_Hothe> ::is scrambling to repair Earhart's warp core while the rest of his team is working to reinforce the shields and hull::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CNS*: Counselor, I know you are with the refugees.  The Rabidus are attacking with more conventional weapons, it might be a good idea to get the refugees deeper in the ship than the cargo bays if you can.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::his scans find a weak point on the Rabidus ships:: CTO: I can show you where to target your next volley.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
*CO*: Aye, sir.  I'll find a place for them all as challenging as that will be.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
:: Determines what appears to be the lead Rabidus ship and loads a quantum torpedo::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CEO: Send the coordinates to my targeting computer!

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CTO: You got it. ::sends the coordinates::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Earhart: Ayidee to Price, Is your helm and Tactical well versed in joint combat attack patterns?

Earhart_XO_Price says:
COM: Cherokee: CO: Aye, Sir and if they aren't I am.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::As soon as the coordinates have been received fires the quantum torpedo::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Earhart: Understood.   In thirty seconds initiate attack pattern Alpha Four, targeting the ship at 27000 meters bearing 358 mark 234 from Cherokee.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::hearing the CO he also sends the weak point coordinates to Earhart's tactical console::

Earhart_XO_Price says:
COM: Cherokee: CO: Aye, Sir.  Understood.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: You heard what I just told them, right?  Concentrated fire tends to bring down targets quicker so let’s make it happen.

ACTION: The lead Rabidus ship is destroyed by CTO.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Designates the intended target to make identification easier for both ships.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Rabidus ship:  Sop vorSaq 'ej Hegh!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ COM Earhart: I'll see if I can lock them down with Tractor beams to prevent evasive maneuvers.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Readies the next salvo of weapons fire:: COM: Earhart: Ready when you are Earhart!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Targets the target with Tractor beam.::
CTO/ COM: Earhart: Engage!  ::Hits the ship with Tractor beam.::

Earhart_XO_Price says:
COM: Cherokee: CTO: Ready, Lieutenant.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Fires all weapons::

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::watches the viewscreen::

ACTION: The Earhart fires and a third Rabidus ship is destroyed.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: QaplaH!

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
<aCEO_PO1_Hothe> *All*: Earhart warp drive is back online!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Pick one more target.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Withe pleasure sir!

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Targets the nearest remaining Rabidus ship and locks on::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Earhart: Lay in a course for Zolarian Prime as soon as you are ready.  We will coordinate one more round of fire, then follow you at your best possible speed.
CTO: Let them know the target.

ACTION: The Cherokee takes a direct hit to the port side, shields down to fifty percent.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Send coordinates to the Earhart::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Rabidus ship:  Oh no you did not!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Let them know the target.::Hits them again with Tractor.::

Earhart_XO_Price says:
COM: Cherokee: Aye, Sir.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Fires torpedoes once again::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Earhart: If they pursue continue to fire.  If they do not, fire until out of range.  We owe them that much.

ACTION: The Earhart warps away at warp five, course heading: Zolarian Prime.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Same goes for you, Fire as long as they are in range.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Wheelhouse, follow the Earhart.  Stay 200000 meters back from them.

Earhart_XO_Price says:
COM: Cherokee: Aye, Sir.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
<aCEO_PO1_Hothe> COM: Cherokee: My team will stay over here for now, just in case.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Continues to fire phasers at the Rabidus::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Obviously concentrate shields to the rear.  And yes, I know I am wasting my breath pointing out to do it.

ACTION: The three remaining Rabidus ships pursue the Cherokee and Earhart firing as they go.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO:  Proceeding with ghew mup sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Show them the folly of continuing pursuit.  Make it too costly for them to even consider continuing.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Targets a pursuing Rabidus vessel and prepares yet another torpedo::

Earhart_XO_Price says:
COM: Cherokee: Captain, our shields are at twenty-five percent.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Fires the torpedo::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Price: Understood, keep your course, we will try to play blocker.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: How are -our- shields holding up?

ACTION: Another Rabidus ship is destroyed, two remain.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Drop us to 500000 meters, make us as wide as you can.
CTO: Shield status?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, the Rabidus are persistent, if not stupid. I recommend we turn and fight.
CO: Shields are at 40% sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Odds of taking them both out before shields fall if we turn on them, best guess?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: We have been fighting them off defensively.  I recommend we go on the offense.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: I'll try to increase our power output. ::goes to a Turbolift:: TL: Main engineering.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: I would say the odds are greatly in our favor sir.  We've already destroyed four of their ships, and that was just trying to hold them back.  If we actually go on the offensive they don't stand a chance.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Then make it happen.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Big grin spreads across his face:: CO: Aye sir!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Inform the Earhart we are turning to end the pursuit.  If they are in good enough shape invite them to join in.
CEO: Good idea..
SO: turn long range scanners on.  If they have backup incoming I need to know as soon as it is detected.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Targets one of the remaining two ships and locks targeting scanners::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods as she does as asked::

Earhart_OPS_Cash says:
COM: Cherokee: OPS: Understood, Cherokee but, we'll have to sit this one out.  Our shields are barely holding.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Tries to hinder the Rabidus ship's using Tractor beams from the center seat.::

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::arrives at Engineering and begins tweaking the warp core::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: We'll make this short and sweet.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Fires two torpedoes at the Rabidus ship::

ACTION: One Rabidus ship is destroyed, the other decides to retreat and does so.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: The last ship has broken off pursuit Captain. Shall we run him down?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Negative.  We still have a mission to deliver the supplies to Zolarian Prime and get the Earhart home.  Let's get it done.

ACTION: With the last ship running with its tail between its nacelles (if it had nacelles) no other ships are in pursuit from Rabidus.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: (clearly disappointed)  Very well. :: begins powering down weapons systems::

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::returns to the bridge:: CO: We should have a bit more juice now... oh, they're gone?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Helm: Warp seven until we catch the Earhart.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: I guess with losing five of six ships, the Rabidus will think twice about engaging any further Federation ships.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Sorry Lieutenant.  We have a job to do and there is too much risk for too little gain here.  But don't give up hope.  Perhaps the Federation will want to deal with this threat using a long term solution.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Returns to the bridge:: All: So, what did I miss?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Hope springs eternal sir!

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: A complete and total... what you humans call... a smackdown!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO/ CNS: The Rabidus pursuit, without use of their disabling weapon and loosing most of their ships, backed off pursuit.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO/CTO: Good riddance to 'em.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Are the refugees settled?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Yes, but, our Gamma Quadrant guests are looking for answers. I didn't know what to tell them.  They all want to go home.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Let the crews we sent to the Earhart know we will leave them there until we reach Zolarian Prime.  have them continue repairs as best they can.  I don't want to slow down until we deliver that medication.
CNS: Understandable.  I will go to speak with them shortly.  We will find them a way home.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: Understood.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: And spread the word far and wide about the Rabidus system and how to protect themselves from that EMP weapon.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Good suggestion.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she finally receives word from a friendly space station::  CO:  We are getting a message from a space station nearby.  I assume it could be home to some of our refugees.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: They should be able to get home from a space station.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Inform them we will bring them there shortly.

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

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