USS Cherokee 10202.10 “The Search Begins” - Part 2

The Cherokee crew is leaving to go aboard DS 9 in hopes of determining if the Ursa is the Nova class ship that has T'Sara.

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CNS_Siatty says:
::Entering Station, exuding attitude, heading for Promenade.::

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
::sitting at his desk, waiting for Arconus to arrive::

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::looks down at the OPS console, and gets an idea:: OPS: How good are you at tapping into systems?

Host CO_Arconus says:
::enters the airlock and exits heading for Station OPS::

CEO_Terumo says:
@::Exiting sickbay, after getting a more human appearance::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Enters the airlock leading from the Paine to the station.::

OPS_Jones says:
@::monitoring the locks on the crew:: XO: Unknown Sir, I guess we are going to find out, aren't we?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Heads across the Promenade toward the TL.:: TL: OPS  :: The TL bucks and begins it's ascent.::

Host CO_Arconus says:
::strolls along the promenade heading for the lift::

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::smiles and goes to sit next to her at the helm:: OPS: See if you can tap into the station systems, using SF codes, and try and get the Nova class ship's airlock view for surveillance.

CEO_Terumo says:
@*XO*: I'll be going aboard now. Let's see what I can find out.

OPS_Jones says:
@XO: I'll try anything once. ::begins to tap into the stations systems using the appropriate codes to get the necessary data::

CNS_Siatty says:
::Enters bar, banging into a SF officer leaving with a Dabo girl.:: SF Officer: Watch it, human. I may have to wear your uniform, but I am not about to start letting you push me around.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@*CEO*: Understood. Be careful out there, Terumo.

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
ACTION: The Starbase computer recognizes the codes.

Host CO_Arconus says:
::Enters the lift and heads up to OPS::

SF_Officer says:
CNS: I wasn't pushing you around, pineapple head. I was just leaving. Now if you'd be so kind to step aside, I'll be going.

CEO_Terumo says:
::Makes his way to the airlock that leads to the station::

OPS_Jones says:
@::smiles:: XO: So far so good, now let's see about getting that info you asked for. ::goes to the Nova Class ship's airlock view for surveillance purposes::

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::smiles:: OPS: Good. Now, what we need is to go back to when the ship docked, and review the crew disembarking. We might get some idea of what we are dealing with.

CNS_Siatty says:
SF Officer: Walk around. Where is it you would be going, monkey?

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
::gets up from his desk and begins to pace, wondering why it is taking so long for the captain to appear::

OPS_Jones says:
@XO: Understood. ::recalls the proper information::

Host CO_Arconus says:
::arrives in OPS::

Host CO_Arconus says:
All: I'm the Captain of the Thomas Paine. I believe Cmdr Rice is expecting me?

CEO_Terumo says:
::Passes the airlock and looks around to find his way::

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::leans closer to look at the console.:: OPS: Great. You seem to be a natural at this console.

SF_Officer says:
CNS: I'm heading back to my ship with my friend here. Now, step aside and be a good Toad head.

OPS_Jones says:
@::smiles:: XO: I do try Sir.

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
::hears a voice and walks out of his office:: CO: Arconus?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Walks into OPS and moves to an unused console out of sight.::

Host CO_Arconus says:
:;turns to Rice::

CNS_Siatty says:
SF Officer: Not until you tell me where you are going. "My ship" is a very vague location. I need to know which one is yours.

Host CO_Arconus says:
Rice: No Capt. Cochrane of the Thomas Paine. I believe you were expecting me.

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
CO: Ah yes, Cochrane, please come into my office ::turning expecting him to follow::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Begins hooking up the equipment to the console.::

CEO_Terumo says:
::Sees an Engineering Officer up ahead and approaches him::

Host CO_Arconus says:
::enters the office::

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
ACTION: The view of the crew is seen, coming and going from the ship. Nothing unusual in their appearance.

SF_Officer says:
CNS: Why do you need to know? Are you going to take you're crayons and scribble a book?

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
CO: Captain, have a seat. We have been keeping a watch on the ship, but they have done nothing to warrant an investigation of them.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::frowns:: OPS: Try and get facial shots of all of the crew leaving and entering the ship, and try to match them against the database.

Host CO_Arconus says:
Rice: Have any other ships hailed them?

OPS_Jones says:
@XO: I'll do what I can. ::begins to work on getting the facial shots of the crew::

CNS_Siatty says:
SF Officer: I have a message to deliver to the ship's crews. An invitation to a "reception" being held on the 'Paine. Captain thought it would be a good chance to meet other puny people. Thought it would be "a good lesson.” Bah, I already know you are too weak to bother with.

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
CO: None, but there was another Nova class that changed its flight plan and went into the wormhole, 2 hours after this one.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@OPS: While you do that, I'll monitor the crew. It will give me something to do. ::taps in a few commands and transfers that function to the helm console.::

OPS_Jones says:
@XO: All right, this is going to take a few minutes at the least.

Host CO_Arconus says:
Rice: Was it scheduled to go to the Gamma quadrant?

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
CO: No it wasn't, it was odd, but not unusual, it happens more often than you would believe.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::checks the crew on the station, making note of locations::

CEO_Terumo says:
Eng. Officer: Hi there. I'm Lt. Commander Fernandes and I'm the CEO on the Paine. I bet you're in engineering as well. Am I right?

SF_Officer says:
CNS: Why not just go from ship to ship? Can't understand efficiency? I think I need to contact my Captain, give me a minute.

OPS_Jones says:
@::she gets a hit on one the faces but something didn't feel right, so she waits for another hit to make sure::

Host CO_Arconus says:
Rice: Well we'll proceed with this one as the target till we prove otherwise.

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
CO: Captain, the ID is the USS Starfish, and I have confirmed that it is supposed to be here. But why they are being so secretive is beyond me.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::fiddles with some settings, patiently waiting for the crew to report in.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Accesses the Computers for any data from the Nova Class ship currently docked.::

SF_Officer says:
COM: Starfish: CO: Captain, there's a Nausican in what passes for a Starfleet uniform giving an invitation to the ship for some sort of reception on the Thomas Paine.

Host CO_Arconus says:
Rice: The Starfish eh?

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
@COM: SF Officer: Reception? Do we know them?

Host CO_Arconus says:
Rice: When are they scheduled to leave?

SB_EO says:
Fernandes: How did you guess? Yes, I'm on the station's Engineering crew.

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
CO: They are to be here for one more day. But I can't get any confirmation of orders... you know how SFC is at times ::sounding very exasperated::

SF_Officer says:
COM: Starfish: No Captain, I'd recognize this mug if I knew him. Can't forget something like that.

Host XO_Lyon says:
Self: Now if I could listen in on the conversations, I'd be happier... oh well. I should know how to wait by now.

OPS_Jones says:
@::seeing what she needed to know she turns to the XO:: XO: Sir, the database says that the officers are from the USS Starfish.

CEO_Terumo says:
Eng. Officer: Hey, why don't you let me buy you a drink?

Host CO_Arconus says:
Rice: Can we get the Bajorans to inspect the ship?

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::looks up:: OPS: The Starfish. Pull up their data, I want to have a look at it.

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
@COM: SF Officer: Well, tell them we are leaving soon and cannot come, but give them my thanks. Briggs out.

SB_EO says:
Fernandes: That would be nice, but we'll have to do it some other time. I've got to get this part installed.

CNS_Siatty says:
::Orders an Apple juice in Nausican, acting as if it's alcohol.::

OPS_Jones says:
@XO: Working on it. ::starts to bring the data of the USS Starfish::

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
CO: Under what pretenses? I have racked my brain to get into that ship!

SF_Officer says:
CNS: Sorry, we're shipping out soon, no time for a party. Too bad, I'd love to see how you guys party.

Host CO_Arconus says:
Rice: Bajor customs inspection. Station contamination. Search for a fugitive. Or just do it. Bajor is the authority here and does not have to listen to SF command.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::gives the data a quick look:: COM: CO: Moranes to Cochrane.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Uses a different track, downloads the access codes for the Nova Class ship currently docked here.::

Host CO_Arconus says:
COM: XO: Go ahead.

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
CO: Believe me, I have a friend in the council, but she will not order it.

CEO_Terumo says:
Eng. Officer: Too bad... Maybe later, right? By the way, I've got a spares delivery problem to handle. Do you know who's in charge of repairs and supplies around here?

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
::waits for the Captain to receive his message::

CNS_Siatty says:
SF Officer: When are you leaving? The reception is in 5 hours, and includes some artifacts you're people would enjoy to see. Pity, Andorian Brandy is so hard to come by.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@COM: CO: Captain, the Starfish is who they say they are. I cross checked the crew against the manifest we have in the database.

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
::breathes a sigh of relief... but wonders if it was the other ship that went through the wormhole::

Host CO_Arconus says:
Rice: What if the council doesn't know about it. If some Bajorans ::wink:: arrive the Starfish will protest through you. You just sit on it while we search and then after wards call us off and apologize to them.

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
CO: Captain, I like the way you think! Who will the Bajoran be?

OPS_Jones says:
@::she wonders if the crew of the 'Starfish' isn't really who they are just like they are pretending they are the crew from the 'Thomas Paine'::

Host CO_Arconus says:
COM: XO: Could be a good cover. Maybe the direct approach will work?

SF_Officer says:
CNS: Then I'm truly sorry, but duty calls. Maybe we'll meet again, uh, what was the name? I'm Bill.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@COM: CO: We can be ready to do that in a short time... Just say the word and I'll recall the crew on the station.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Pulls the computer records to see if anyone from the Ursa has been caught on station security monitors.

CNS_Siatty says:
SF Officer: Azog. And I doubt it. Although the Captain does seem a bit easy going, so maybe I'm wrong.

OPS_Jones says:
@XO: Um, Sir, I wonder if the 'Starfish' crew is actually somebody else, just like we are pretending to be the crew of the 'Thomas Paine'.

SB_EO says:
Fernandes: why don't you talk to Lt. Commander Simao? You can find him on engineering.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::nods:: OPS: I think that was what I was trying to think, but wasn't sure to think it.

Host CO_Arconus says:
COM: XO: I'll let you know.

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
#COM: Eng.: This is the Starfish, where are the medical supplies and extra engine parts we were promised?

Host XO_Lyon says:
@COM: CO: Captain, you do know they can be who they say they are, just as we are doing.

CEO_Terumo says:
Eng. Officer: Thanks. ::Heads for the nearest TL::

CNS_Siatty says:
SF Officer: Perhaps I could meet your Captain? According to this exchange program, I'm supposed to try to see all I can. You have one of those spy craft, right?

OPS_Jones says:
@XO: It's possible because if it wasn't, we wouldn't be doing it too.

Host CO_Arconus says:
COM: XO: Indeed they might be.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@OPS: when you said it, it made sense to me. Watch the airlock, and see fi you can scan whomever is going in or out. See if their physical and biological species match up.

OPS_Jones says:
@::picks up the comm from the Starfish:: XO: Aye Sir, however I just picked up a comm from the Starfish to the station's engineering demanding their medical supplies and extra engine parts.

SF_Officer says:
CNS: Spy craft? No, it’s a Nova class Science vessel. But I think we have time to have you meet the Captain, he'd kick himself if he missed a Nausican in uniform.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::keeps an eye on the crew on the station:: OPS: Good. Track that order and find out exactly what they want.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Sets the scanners to see if he can get a good scan of the Nova class.::

OPS_Jones says:
@XO: You got it.

CNS_Siatty says:
SF Officer: Good. Let me just check in with my ship. Confounded rules and regulations make life so difficult.

SBCEO_Simao says:
#COM: Starfish: We apologize for the delay. Just to make sure we've got everything you need, please send us an updated supplies list.

Host CO_Arconus says:
Rice: We'll scout them out for a couple of hours and see what shakes out. If nothing does then I'll board the ship talk to the Captain and search the ship. With his permission of course. If he refuses. Then we'll see.

CNS_Siatty says:
COM: Cherokee: Azog to 'Paine, I'm headed onto the Starfish to at least meet their Captain and hopefully convince them to attend our little get together. I'll check in soon.

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
CO: I will back you 100% Captain, whatever you need.

OPS_Jones says:
@::continues to track the Starfish's order::

Host XO_Lyon says:
@COM: CNS: Understood Azog. Try and stay out of trouble. You know what this exchange program means.

Host CO_Arconus says:
Rice: Thanks you. We'll keep you informed.

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
#COM: Eng.: The list is d/ling now, have you got a black hole over there that are swallowing requisitions? ::sends the information uncoded::

SF_Officer says:
Dabo Girl: Sorry honey, looks like our orders are changed again. Maybe next time through. CNS: Come on then, Azog. Bringing you oughta get me a few brownie points. ::Smiles.::

SBCEO_Simao says:
#COM: Starfish: I apologize again. Your supplies will be delivered shortly.

Host CO_Arconus says:
::leaves the office and heads onto the lift::

CNS_Siatty says:
COM: Cherokee: Understood, I won't let it happen again. I learned my lesson with the Packled ship.

Host Cmdr-Rice says:
#COM: Eng.: Well, its about time... I have a telepath over here that needs some of that medication...

CNS_Siatty says:
SF Officer: Jeez, knock out one Bridge crew and they don't let you forget it.

OPS_Jones says:
@::detects the list being downloaded, she sees what it is:: XO: Sir, I just got a list of what the Starfish wants. They are normal medical supplies, engineering and science supplies.

SF_Officer says:
::Raises eyebrows.::

Host XO_Lyon says:
@COM: CNS: Good. I don't want to bail you out again. Moranes out.

Host CO_Arconus says:
COM: XO: I'm heading back to the ship.

CEO_Terumo says:
::Enters Engineering and sees a Lt. Commander standing over a console::

Host XO_Lyon says:
@COM: CO: Understood. Moranes out.

CNS_Siatty says:
SF Officer: According to my ship's records, you guys are here for nearly a day. What's the matter, don't want to stick around for some time?

CEO_Terumo says:
Simao: Lt. Commander Simao? I'm Lt. Commander Fernandes, from the Paine.

Host CO-Briggs says:
#COM: SF Officer: Well, where is that guest you promised me?

Host CO_Arconus says:
::heads back through the promenade::

SF_Officer says:
::Enters Starfish.:: *Briggs*: We just entered the Airlock. He'll be there soon.

SBCEO_Simao
::straightens up:: How do you do. What can I do for you?

OPS_Jones says:
@XO: And they claim to have a telepath that needs the medical supplies that they are demanding.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::sees Tach entering the Starfish:: Self: Ok, lets hope we get some more info.

SF_Officer says:
CNS: Right through here. ::Enters the Bridge.:: CO Briggs: Here he is, a Nausican in uniform. ::Grins.::

Host XO_Lyon says:
@OPS: Say what? Does the crew manifest of the Starfish list telepaths?

Host CO-Briggs says:
::waits for the guest to arrive on his bridge::

OPS_Jones says:
@::checks the manifest again:: XO: Only one Sir.

Host CO-Briggs says:
Azog: So, I never thought I would see a Nausican in a SF uniform. Let me shake your hand Sir!

Host CO_Arconus says:
::does a little shopping. Looking for a gift for Pam::

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::mutters:: OPS: It still doesn't mean they have T'Sara.

Host CO-Briggs says:
::thinks this one must have been the runt of the litter::

CNS_Siatty says:
Briggs: Sorry, Captain, but I don't like to be touched by aliens. Nothing personal.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@COM: CO: Captain, the Starfish is acquiring medication for a telepath. I don't recognize all of the medical things they requested from the station. It is a possibility that it’s for "her"

Host CO_Arconus says:
::sees some Cardassian Voles for sale and wonders if Zephyr would find them tasty::

Host CO-Briggs says:
Azog: Well how in God's nebulas did you get into that uniform?

CNS_Siatty says:
Briggs: Exchange program. My leaders thought it would help to get to know other species personally.

OPS_Jones says:
@XO: True, but the coincidence is just too great for it not to be her.

Host CO_Arconus says:
COM: XO: OK. That's a start. Let the CMO know. We'll continue with the schedule.::

CEO_Terumo says:
::Pulls Lt. Commander Simao to the side:: Well, I've got a problem. I need some Bussard collectors

Host XO_Lyon says:
@OPS: I know. I just wish we could actively scan that ship for T'Sara's lifesigns.

Host CO-Briggs says:
Azog: Well, have you ever been on a Nova before? I can have him ::pointing to the officer that brought him aboard:: show you around.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::informs Michaela of the coincidence and leans back in the chair.::

CNS_Siatty says:
Briggs: Just started the program, this is my first stop. Is it true that your sensors can read a microdot from orbit through clouds?

SBCEO_Simao says:
Fernandes: You're running out of luck. I think we don't have much stock of that. Let me check.

Host CO-Briggs says:
Azog: Was it your Captain that wanted to have a small party? If so, I might just reconsider. We were leaving tomorrow, and I think my crew deserve one... we will be out of communication for a while.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Accesses the station computer for any odd occurrences within the last 72 hours.::

CNS_Siatty says:
Briggs: Yes, he thought it would be good to let me get to know other officers. Something about softening my approach. Hrmph.

CEO_Terumo says:
Simao: I really need those... Do you know if any other ships have it? Maybe the Starfish has some...?

CNS_Siatty says:
Briggs: I think he just wants to show off. Not only does he have me, but also a wonderful collection of artifacts collected from numerous worlds.

Host CO_Arconus says:
::arrives at the airlock and enter the Cherokee/Thomas Paine.::

SBCEO_Simao says:
Fernandes: Well, that might be the only way to get some. Let me contact them.

Host CO-Briggs says:
Azog: Well then, get a hold of him, and tell him to bring his crew over here... We have plenty of room, and would enjoy the company.

CNS_Siatty says:
Briggs: He had planned on holding the reception aboard the Paine, wanted to invite the station crew and any others docked as well.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::sees the CO enter the ship, and checks the rest of the crew again::

SBCEO_Simao says:
#COM: Starfish: We've received an urgent request for Bussard collectors. Do you have any that you can possibly spare?

CNS_Siatty says:
Briggs: Should I tell him you accepted?

Host CO_Arconus says:
@::heads to the bridge::

Host CO-Briggs says:
#COM: Eng.: We have two, but can only spare one. Will that do?

Host CO-Briggs says:
Azog: Of course... but I don't like leaving my ship unattended, you sure he won't come here?

SBCEO_Simao says:
#COM: Starfish: It's a start. Can I get someone to pick it up?

Host CO-Briggs says:
#COM: Eng.: Sure, I will notify engineering to have someone at the airlock waiting.

Host CO_Arconus says:
@::arrives on the bridge::

CNS_Siatty says:
COM: Cherokee: CO: Captain, I'm with Captain Briggs of the Starfish, and while he is reluctant to leave his ship, he'd like a chance to meet you. He wants to know if you could come aboard to meet him.

Host CO_Arconus says:
@COM: CNS: I'm afraid I'm occupied at the moment. Can the Captain come to the reception today?

SBCEO_Simao says:
Fernandes: You've got one waiting on Starfish's airlock. Good luck.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::looks over his shoulder to see Irandor enter, and blinks twice:: CO: If I didn't know it was you, I'd call security.

CNS_Siatty says:
COM: CO: He's unwilling to leave his ship it seems.

CEO_Terumo says:
Simao: Thanks for your help. I'm on my way. ::exits Engineering::

OPS_Jones says:
@::chuckles::

CSO_Nash says:
COM: XO: I have gained access to the computer system. What assistance can I render you from here?

Host CO_Arconus says:
@COM: CNS: I might be able to get free in a couple of hours.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@COM: CSO: can you get the Starfish internal sensor data  in any way. If not, don't try and hack their computer, its too risky.

CEO_Terumo says:
COM: Cherokee: XO: I'm on my way to the Starfish's airlock, on the excuse of picking up a spare part. Do you want me to do anything special?

CNS_Siatty says:
COM: CO: I'll let him know. Azog out.

CSO_Nash says:
COM: XO: I'll try sir

CNS_Siatty says:
CO Briggs: Unfortunately the Captain is tied up for a bit. He would like to come, but won't be able to for a few hours.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@COM: CEO: See if you can get a tour of their engineering or something. We can use all the information we can get.

Host CO-Briggs says:
Azog: Well, that won't hinder your looking around. Follow that young fellow over there and I will meet you here later.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Tries to access the Station computer to see if he can get any kind of view of the Starfish's interior.::

CEO_Terumo says:
::Makes his way to where the Starfish is docked:: COM: XO: I'll try.

CNS_Siatty says:
CO Briggs: Very good.

SF_Officer says:
CNS: Perhaps you'd be interested in seeing our recreation facilities? We are limited on room, but do our best to make up for it.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@::turns in his seat:: CO: I have Kevin trying to get an internal view of the ship, and Terumo to see if he can get into the Starfish's Main Engineering.

Host CO_Arconus says:
@XO: We'll give it another hour and then recall the crew and  see what's going on around here.

OPS_Jones says:
@::continues to monitor the crew still on the station::

CNS_Siatty says:
SF Officer: Very well, lead on.

Host XO_Lyon says:
@CO: Understood.

CEO_Terumo says:
::arrives at the Starfish airlock::

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