Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10703.11 Investigations Part 5

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as SM and MajDun and Quirk and Rekor
Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee and Ferengi Daemon_Drof
Brandon Mitcham as XO Trent D. Worthington III 
Mark Haslam as CTO Mark Hazzard
Dawn Freeman as OPS Kyleigh Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_Wells 

Absent 
Alexander Vuklis as CMO_Brabas

Host Daemon_Drof says:
Ship's Journal, Daemon Drof reporting.  The Federation crew continues their clumsy attempts at trading with us.  So far the opportunities for profit have been less than stellar, but as the 16th rule states, "A Deal is a Deal until a better one comes along."  For now, we'll just do what we can with this one.

Host Quirk says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: turns to the OPS officer and frowns. :: OPS: What do you mean his BP is falling?

Host Quirk says:
::moans as he opens his eyes and looks around::  ALL:  Where am I?  ::as he sits up, he hits his head on the top of the cage::

Host Daemon_Drof says:
::On his Bridge, monitoring the progress of the visitors.::  Self: I should have just bribed them, would have been more profitable than playing this game.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::in the "junkyard", looking for spare parts::

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  I mean, its almost non-existent, don't you think you took it a bit too far?

CNS_Wells says:
::With the XO looking around the "Junkyard"::

Host Quirk says:
<Rekor> XO:  See anything you like? ::rubbing his hands together::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: No, not really. :: turns back to face the cage. ::

Host XO_Worthington says:
Rekor: Most these parts are pretty old, any newer junk?

CNS_Wells says:
::Looks at XO:: XO: I have no idea what this stuff is so, you are on your own, Sir.

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  Let me run a scan on him to re-check it.  ::runs the scan::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Quirk: Rise and shine, Sunny.   We ready to talk reasonably now?

Host Quirk says:
<Rekor> ::shrugs::  XO:  Junk?  What did you need exactly?  ::thinks he is losing a sale and then he has to tell the Daemon why::

OPS_Nash says:
::keeps the CTO in suspense as she takes her time in the scan that only takes a couple seconds::

Host Quirk says:
::screams as the CTO approaches him::

Host XO_Worthington says:
Rekor: I am looking for shuttle parts, doesn't appear to have much Federation parts in here.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: sighs and reaches into his pocket, pulling out a Latinum wafer and waving it in front of the Ferengi's vision.

CNS_Wells says:
::Picks up a part to something looks it over and puts it down again::

Host Quirk says:
<Rekor> XO:  Well, I have a few ::points to a container by the wall::

OPS_Nash says:
CTO: In case you're wondering, his pressure is rising, but its still low.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CNS: This place is a dead end. We will regroup and then head back to the ship. No point in wasting anymore time.

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

Host Quirk says:
<Rekor> XO:  One last look ::fawning all over him::

Host Quirk says:
OPS:  Keep that beast away from me!  ::huddling in the back of his cage::

Host XO_Worthington says:
Rekor: If you insist. ::walks over to the container and looks over the parts, noticing a few stabilizers in decent shape::

Host Daemon_Drof says:
Helm: Have our next course laid in, this time let's keep to as much neutral space as possible.  This stop is going to cost more than it brings in.  If we skim the borders, we might be able to get back close to schedule.  Close enough to keep this run profitable.

CNS_Wells says:
::Takes a few steps toward the exit, waiting for XO to go first:: XO: Oh, we're staying?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: sighs even more and leans against the wall. :: Quirk: The BEAST will pay you three slips of Latinum if you SHUT ...UP!

CNS_Wells says:
::Looks a little impatient but resolved::

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  Mark!!! Back off  ::turns to Quirk::  

Host Quirk says:
CTO:  3?  ::eyes him suspiciously::  For what?

Host XO_Worthington says:
CNS: Just give me a minute. Go find the CTO and OPS and meet me in ten minutes. We will leave then.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Its fine ...I have this.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Quirk: Three slips if you calm down, forget the last twenty minutes, and say nothing to anyone.  Agreed?

Host Quirk says:
::begins to grin::  CTO:  Make that 4 and you have a deal.

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Aye, Sir. ::Happily exits, remembers CTO/OPS location from their last COM with XO::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::starts examining the stabilizers:: Rekor: Junk, this is worthless. How much?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: grumbles and rolls his eyes, but tapping the control on the top of the cage. :: Quirk: Deal.

Host Quirk says:
CTO:  Then get me out of this cage.  ::waits for the door to open then holds out his hand::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: takes the Ferengi's hand as he opens the cage, pulling him out of the contraption. ::

Host Quirk says:
<Rekor> XO:  Junk!  I will give you all this ::pointing to the container:: for 5 strips of Latinum.  Now that is a deal.  ::hopping from one foot to the other knowing the Captain will be glad to get rid of it::

Host Daemon_Drof says:
::Walks over to the long range sensors, looking for any other ships in the area.::

OPS_Nash says:
Quirk:  You are lucky this time, remember this, my husband is twice your height, and that's a fact.  You can take it any way you please.  Now, I never want to hear anything about putting me for sale and trying to get me unclothed.

Host XO_Worthington says:
Rekor: Look, I may have been born at night but not last night. I will give you two.

Host Quirk says:
<Rekor> XO:  3.

CNS_Wells says:
::Finds his crewmates with Quirk:: CTO/OPS: Orders from the Commander, we are getting ready to leave... ::Feels there's something going on here, lots of guilty looking faces:: CTO: What's up?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: slowly pulls out his personal PADD, adjusting a transaction for the agreed amount, holding it out for the Ferengi. :: Quirk: Finish up quick.  If you think I'm scary, she's pregnant.  At least with me your certain that a death would be quick and painless.

Host XO_Worthington says:
Rekor: Hmm, you drive a hard bargain. How about 1?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Just conducting a little business, Commander.  Nothing to worry about.  We'll be ready to leave shortly.

Host Quirk says:
<Rekor> XO: 1 and that is my final offer!

Host Quirk says:
::nods and accepts the PADD from the CTO::

Host XO_Worthington says:
Rekor: You know, I can't even use this stuff. But I will take it at 1 as a sign of good faith from your friends back at Starfleet.

OPS_Nash says:
::turns to the CNS::  CNS:  Thank Goodness, the sooner I am home, the better I will feel.

CNS_Wells says:
::Doesn't believe CTO for a second but decides to let it go, knowing he will find out eventually:: CTO: Okay, sure. So, we should go meet the Commander. ::Looks at OPS, she looks up to something too::

Host Quirk says:
<Rekor> *Daemon*:  This is Rekor, beam container 3495 to the Federation ship.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: waits for the Ferengi to finish and takes the PADD back from him, reminding himself to change all his passwords later.  :: CNS: The sooner were gone the better.  Let’s get out of here. :: waits for the CNS and the OPS to leave. ::

Host Quirk says:
<Rekor>  ::doesn't realize he bargained for one less strip::

OPS_Nash says:
::exits with the CNS and CTO to join the rest of the team::

Host Quirk says:
CTO:  Good doing business with you Commander.  Send all your friends.  :;waves as he leaves the room and hurries down the corridor::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: shakes his head and growls. :: OPS: should have left him in the cage.

Host XO_Worthington says:
Rekor: Well I hope that leaves you with a good taste in your mouth. Now, will you have someone show me back to the bridge so we may depart?

CNS_Wells says:
::Goes with the OPS, looking back at Quirk::

Host Daemon_Drof says:
::Hears the order to transport and smiles, at least this wasn't a complete waste.::  Transporter: Beam it over.

Host Quirk says:
<Rekor> XO:  Go to those stairs and 3 decks up.  You will see the bridge.

CNS_Wells says:
CTO: Cage?

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  Don't ask!

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Long story, don't wanna go into it.  Jjust want off this..."Ferengi" vessel.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::heads out, glad to be done here.:: *Major*: Major, have your teams meet us back on the bridge, we are getting out of here.

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  What happens here will stay here.

CNS_Wells says:
CTO: Agreed, we will table it for later. I'd like off of here too.

Host Quirk says:
<MajDun> XO:  Aye Sir, we are on our way.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: The truth always comes out, Commander.

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  Maybe, but not today.

Host XO_Worthington says:
*CO*: Captain, we are all done here. I will rendezvous with the rest of the AT and be standing by for transport in 5 minutes.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: Again agreed, I don't want to deal with the Adventures of Mark Hazzard today.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: sighs and stops walking. :: CNS/OPS: Are you two done yet?

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  Don't you mean,   ::whispers:: ...Treeboy?

Host Daemon_Drof says:
<Ayidee> *XO*: Understood, things appear to be quiet on this end still, nothing new from the Astronomical anomalies.

Host Quirk says:
<MajDun>  ::arrives on the bridge::  XO:  My men and I are ready to go.

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  You know the answer to that.

CNS_Wells says:
::Smiles at both of them, knowing for sure they are hiding something. Walks ahead of them to beam out area to wait for XO::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: puts his hand up to his neck. :: CNS/OPS: I've had about enough of the comments.  Not just from today but from the last away team mission.  I've done everything I can to utilize every "peaceful" option...and you guys are still on me for being a hair trigger.  Well that hair trigger saved your life Kyleigh.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
@CO:  Where to now Captain?  Looks like this was a dead end.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: And Gary...I think you forgot who was watching your back during the war.   Thanks for the vote of confidence you two.  So nice to know my friends think so highly of me.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::waits on the bridge for the rest of the AT:: Major: Did you enjoy yourself here?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: walks away from the CNS and OPS. ::

Host Daemon_Drof says:
@<Ayidee> aFCO: Back to patrol, there's more ship's out there than this one for certain.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
<MajDun>  XO:  Yes I did.  I found some cloth that my wife has been wanting for a while.  That little Synod affair put a hold on finding it.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO:  Aye Sir, turning the ship around for Tholian territory when our AT get back. ::taps in the commands::

CNS_Wells says:
CTO: I though we were all watching each others backs. And if I didn't think highly of you I wouldn't care like I do. So, stop being a baby.

Host XO_Worthington says:
Major: Well at least someone made out here. I think this place gave me a rash.

CNS_Wells says:
::Watches him go off in a huff::

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
<MajDun> ::tries not to laugh as he is on the Ferengi bridge::  XO: I understand the feeling Sir.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: doesn't turn around but gives the CNS a one finger salute as he leaves their sight, entering the bridge and trying to school his face so as not to appear angry. :: XO: Ready to go when you are, sir.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Good. This place is a dump.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: Well, I guess he's mad at me. 

OPS_Nash says:
::reaches the Ferengi Bridge::
CNS:  He'll be all right.

Host XO_Worthington says:
*CO*: Worthington to Cherokee. Ready for transport.

Host aFCO-Candoit ACTION:  The crew of the Cherokee are transported back to the ship. (Transporter.wav)

Host Quirk says:
Daemon:  Did we do well in trading with the Feds?  I couldn't get them to buy anything.  Although, I think we should charge them for the Targ.

Host Daemon_Drof says:
Quirk: I'm not worried, the cost of the Targ is less than most bribes would cost anyhow.  I just want to get underway.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Sir...I'll be having security go through that junk to make sure we didn't get any...surprises.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Thanks. Though I do think I ripped them off pretty good if those stabilizers are in good shape.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Better bargainer than I am sir.  I'll be in the cargo hold if you need me. :: walks out of the TR swiftly. ::

Host Daemon_Drof says:
@Helm: Get us back underway.
Sec: Once we're out of the Fed's scanning range, initiate security sweep Indentation.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::heads to the bridge to report the Captain, scratching his arm.:: Self: I hate the Ferengi.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO:  Captain, all crew are back onboard.

OPS_Nash says:
::arrives back home and she breathes deep for some "fresh air"::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: enters the cargo hold and smiles slightly as his security teams are already hard at work sifting through the mer...no...this stuff was junk.::

CNS_Wells says:
::Goes to his quarters::

OPS_Nash says:
::goes to her quarters and gets cleaned up::

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
ACTION:  It is 30 minutes later and everyone is at their stations when the CTO picks up a Dominion Ship coming in fast towards the Cherokee.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Captain...Dominion ship bearing 200 mark 8...coming towards us fast.  Recommend Yellow Alert!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Dominion? Out this far from the Wormhole?  Take us to Yellow, of course.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Dominion? I wonder what they are doing here?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Hail that ship, let's find out what they want.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO:  Confirmed Captain, bearing 200 mark 8.

CNS_Wells says:
::On bridge::

OPS_Nash says:
::hears the word "Dominion" and she sits there in a daze::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: immediately engages yellow alert. bringing the shields up and prepping ship's weapons. :: ALL: Yellow Alert...All hands to your Battle stations...Yellow Alert.

OPS_Nash says:
::she is brought to reality and she hails the Dominion ship::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard  (Yellow Alert.wav)

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
<Dominion Ship> #COM: Cherokee:  This is First Lans.  I need to speak with your Captain.

OPS_Nash says:
COM:  Dominion Ship:  Standby.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: makes a small noise. :: Self: And I need a vacation on earth with a certain hotty reporter...don't see that happening soon.

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  They wish to speak with you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Put them on screen.

OPS_Nash says:
::puts them on screen::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Lans: This is Captain Ayidee of the Starship Cherokee.  What can we do for you?

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
<DomShip> #COM: CO:  Captain, we are in pursuit of a ship that has kidnapped a Changeling.  We believe it to be the ship you just left.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: clenches his fists and sighs. :: Self: I knew it...I knew it... I KNEW those little...Ferengi's were up to something!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Looks around to the Bridge crew.::
COM: Lans: A Changeling?  You think the Ferengi had a Changeling?  We were aboard, but didn't see any signs of one.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
<Dominion Ship> #COM: CO:  If you had one, would you make him easy to find Captain?  Did you notice anything suspicious about them?  Did you have free access of the ship?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Commander, did they seem to limit access to any areas?

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
< Dominion Ship> ::wonders if the Federation crew have him::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: No, They seemed to be pretty open with us.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
< Dominion Ship>  #COM: CO:  Perhaps I might be able to come aboard and speak to your Away Team?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Captain...Major Dun was able to take some pretty intensive scans of the interior of the vessel.  I could review them and see if any signs of Changeling life sign was recorded.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Very good idea, but first find the Dereborne on long range sensors, let's find out where they are going.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Aye sir.  Engaging Long range sensors now.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
ACTION:  As the CTO looks for the Dereborne's transponder signal, there isn't one.  Apparently they changed their ID codes.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Lan: Of course, we're only too happy to help.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Captain...long range sensors can't pick up the Dereborne's ID...

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: adjusts his scanners to pick up Ferengi warp signatures, using the active signature they picked up from the weapon locker scan to narrow the search. ::

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
< Dominion Ship > #COM: CO:  We will meet you at these coordinates ::sending the information:: in 10 minutes.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Lan: Understood, we'll meet you there.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Bring us to that location.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO:  Aye Sir, inputting coordinates now.  ::watches as the Cherokee changes directions to intercept the Dominion Ship::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: This is an interesting charge they are making.  Goes beyond anything I'd expect from any privateer, but I guess enough money will get anything.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Sir...I'm checking local space to see if any ships matching the "Dereborne" are in the area.  We were able to get a good long hard look at that ship, so I should be able to pick her up, no matter what ID code she's broadcasting now.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: It doesn't seem to make sense. Maybe the Ferengi are stooges for someone else and they do not know what they have?

CNS_Wells says:
CO: With a changeling on board I wonder why they weren't more nervous about us being there.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: has Miller go over the Tricorder findings from Major Dun's report carefully to see if they can pick up any sign of a changeling presence. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: They can't have gotten that far, their ship isn't that fast.  I'm sure you could find it quick.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: You bet your chair I will, sir!

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CNS:  I wasn't there, but I agree with you.  I would think they would be nervous as Hades!

CNS_Wells says:
aFCO: Maybe they didn't know they had one.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::continues to scratch his arm, wondering what the heck was going on on that Ferengi ship::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO/ CNS: I'd guess they know, if they had a means of keeping it in one form, it would be impossible to detect unless you knew what you were looking for, and even then it was tough.

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  Do we ALL absolutely have to meet with them for their questioning?

OPS_Nash says:
::trying to get out of it::

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO:  Could they not know what was in the containers they were shipping?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: I'm going to limit their access somewhat, but we can't do much.  They may need to come to the Bridge.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: notices the XO scratching, raising an eyebrow. :: XO: Commander, catch a rash from that ship?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: I don't know how they caught it, much less are holding it.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
ACTION:  The Dominion ship is waiting for the Cherokee and ready to beam over.

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  That's not what I meant, Sir.  But if I must, I'll do my duty.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO:  We are at the coordinates Sir.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::tries to be discreet:: CTO: I think so. Something wasn't right about that junkyard. It was odd how they didn't want me to leave there. Why? If they are hiding something, unless they...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: We can figure it out when we catch the Dereborne, for now we have guest to meet with.

Host Vorta_Galla says:
#COM: CO:  Captain, I am ready to transport over with 2 of my men.

OPS_Nash says:
::wishes she was anywhere place else but here at this time::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Galla: Very good, we will be ready in one minute.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: raises his eyebrow and stops cold. :: XO: Are you thinking what I'm thinking.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO/ CTO/ CNS: Let us go greet our guests.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: I think so. CO: Sir, I must decline at this time. Permission to go to Sickbay?

CNS_Wells says:
::Follows::

Host Vorta_Galla ACTION:  The Vorta and his two men are transported to the Cherokee. (Transporter.wav)

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: nods and follows the CO to the TL. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Granted, make sure that it's not contagious.  ::Goes to greet the Vorta.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: That was what I was thinking. ::heads off for Sickbay in a rush::

Host Vorta_Galla says:
::looks around the transporter room and realizes this is a VERY large ship compared to his::  CO:  Thank you for taking the time to talk with me.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: stays behind the CO, crossing his arms and trying not to be too intimidating, letting the CO speak with the visitor.::

CNS_Wells says:
::Follows behind CTO::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Galla: Not a problem, if there was one of your Founders taken, that is a serious incident.

Host Vorta_Galla says:
::nods gravely at the CO's words::  CO:  Sadly it is so Captain.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Galla: I've got my men reviewing all the scan data from our visit on board.  If there was a changeling there...we'll find them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Galla: Do you know how they captured him?  Holding one is not an easy task, even with unlimited resources.

Host Vorta_Galla says:
CTO:  How will you detect them?  They are nearly undetectable with your technology.

OPS_Nash says:
::she begins having images in her mind back to when she was in her early teens, when a Vorta ordered his Jem'Hadar to kill her best friend right there in front of her::

Host Vorta_Galla says:
CO:  The Founder was on a diplomatic mission to the Gorn, and was kidnapped because a Cardassian paramilitary organization have a LARGE reward out for any Changelings.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Galla: You'd be surprised what a Starfleet crew can do when we have to. :: fights the urge to add. "oh yeah, thats right, we DID surprise you." ::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::stumbles through the corridors, the rash has grown quickly and is eating the flesh off his arm:: Self: This is no rash.

Host Vorta_Galla says:
CO:  Captain, they may have acquired a device that prevents him from shape shifting.  I recall one other species that had such a device.

OPS_Nash says:
::the images of her past run in her mind as if in a loop, she cannot think about anything else::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::walks into Sickbay looking around for someone:: ALL: Hey, can I get some help here. ::after uttering this line he falls to the ground, clutching his arm::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*Miller*: Lieutenant.  Any progress on locating the Ferengi vessel?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: That should give us a clue as to what we're looking for, it was the Romulan Empire's Tal Shiar, unless others have developed one since.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: sighs :: CO: Tholians, Ferengi and Romulans...oh my.

Host Vorta_Galla says:
CO:  I believe that is correct.  Now we think the Cardassians are out for vengeance.

Host Vorta_Galla says:
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