Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10704.22 Investigations Part 10

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as SM, DaemonDrof,  and Quirk
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 and Unteresser

Absent
Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee

Host XO_Worthington says:
U.S.S. Cherokee NCC-61333 Stardate 10704.22 After successfully rescuing the Founder the Away Team finishes up their information gathering, specifically finding out about the Synod supply chain while the Cherokee continues to deal with the Ferengi legal representatives.

Host DaemonDrof says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host DaemonDrof says:
XO:  Now that the Dominion has left, what information do you need from me?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*XO*: Commander, you might want to ask the good Daemon there who the owner of this vessel is.  I've just learned that Quirk might just be the main hob...I mean, Ferengi behind this.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::On the Ferengi bridge, hashing out the details of the supply chain with Drof:: Drof: How large was the operation? Who were the key players?

Host Quirk says:
::hiding in his shielded room, he knows he will never be found by normal sensors, hating himself for losing the card game::

CNS_Wells says:
@::Watches, as the Captain returns to the bridge. Turns and faces a slightly pale Barrister Unteresser::

Host XO_Worthington says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged. Do you have him in custody?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*XO*: Negative sir,  the little wriggler bugged out as soon as he blurted out that little tidbit.  I'm having security teams scour the ship for him now.

CNS_Wells says:
@Unteresser: Well, Sir, it seems like your clients are guilty after all. This certainly changes things, wouldn't you say?

Host DaemonDrof says:
::shrugs his shoulders::  XO:  I am just the Captain, I follow orders just as you do.

Host XO_Worthington says:
*CTO*: Once you have him secured return to the bridge. Worthington out.

Host XO_Worthington says:
Drof: That is not what Quirk says. He claims you are just a patsy.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*XO* Acknowledged Commander, One manhunt coming right up.

CNS_Wells says:
@::Is not surprised at the Ferengi lawyers sudden silence, except that it's a surprise when any Ferengi is rendered silent. He can practically see the cogs turning in the Barrister's brain as he plots his stradegy::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*OPS*: Cherokee, this is Commander Hazzard.  I need the ships full active sensor pallet to look for anything out of the ordinary on board.  Any signs of shuttle craft powering up, transporter beams...heck, keep an eye on the waste disposal vents if you have to.

OPS_Nash says:
@*CTO*:  Will do.

Host DaemonDrof says:
XO:  That is sadly true.  I have been used.

CNS_Wells says:
@::Goes into his best lawyer mode but, doesn't really expect straight answers to his inquiries::

Host DaemonDrof says:
XO:  I was told this was a legitimate bounty.  How was I to know he had been kidnapped?

Host XO_Worthington says:
Drof: Then I need to know what you can tell me or the deal is off. Now, what do you know? Will the ship logs tell me anything interesting?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: begins to organize his teams to do a room by room search of the vessel again.  This time looking for Quirk instead of a Founder. :: *XO* Commander, can you have Daemon Drof patch me into the ships internal com system?

OPS_Nash says:
@::she does as asked from the CTO::

CNS_Wells says:
@Unteresser: Tell me something, who exactly are you representing? Are you counsel for the entire Dereborne crew, or just Daemon Drof or who? Just who exactly hired you?

Host DaemonDrof says:
::gulps::  XO:  I told you, I know nothing!  The logs will verify I picked him not too long ago, just outside Tholian space.

Unteresser says:
@::Sits and glares at the CNS::

Host XO_Worthington says:
Drof: Then why did you lie to me? Just to save your own skin? I never asked you about the Synod supply chain, you offered that information. That was the deal.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*OPS*: Kyleigh, see if you can open a channel to the Vorta and their Founder.  See if you can get any information on who it was that was in command of this Pakled Fire Drill.  Any information we can get will be helpful.

Host DaemonDrof says:
XO:  I did what I needed to do to save my crew and ship.  What would you have done?

CNS_Wells says:
@Unteresser: And another thing that puzzles me, how did Batter, Holmes and Gerten's know about this situation. I mean, you got here awfully quick.

Host XO_Worthington says:
Drof: All I wanted was the Founder, you gave that but then offered more. You told me of one ship. Now all of a sudden you have amnesia? It does not add up. ::sigh:: Can you patch Mr. Hazzard into the comm system?

OPS_Nash says:
@*CTO*:  I'll do what I can, Commander.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: slowly begins to lead his teams in a intensive and exacting search, making note of anything out of the ordinary that catches his attention.::

Host DaemonDrof says:
::walking to the science console, he taps a few buttons then moves off::  XO:  Could you excuse me a moment.  I need to go to the head.  ::he nods his head towards the science console::

OPS_Nash says:
@::she reluctantly begins attempts to contact the Vorta, something she had hoped she would never have  to face again.::

CNS_Wells says:
@Unteresser: My guess, is there is more going on here than just a stolen changeling.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*XO*: Commander, I advise that you don't let that Drof out of your sight.  That’s how Quirk got away from me.  And let him know that I WILL be coming up there to discuss what happened to MY security man.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::motions for security to follow the Daemon and moves to the console and patches the CTO in:: *CTO*: You're on.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::begins to search the database for info::

Unteresser says:
@::Frustrated and not knowing how to respond:: CNS: When will that hairy Captain of yours be returning?

Host XO_Worthington says:
::notices a file called "courier" and brings it up::

Host DaemonDrof says:
::decides he is NOT going to be the one to hang for Quirk's stupid mistakes.  If the XO is as smart as he appears to be, he will be able to get Quirk::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::notices the file contains ship ID's, begins to transfer the data to his Tricorder::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: begins to speak, but notices that the COM badge’s frequency is not compatible with the Ferengi's com system, only producing a loud and annoying high pitched whine that reverberates throughout the ship. ::

CNS_Wells says:
@Unteresser: I'm sure Captain Ayidee will return as soon as he can.  I'm sure, what with resent developments, that he is busy getting the facts on this matter. But, again, you must have been forewarned about things to have gotten here so fast. So, who sent you, and who is your real "client"?

Host DaemonDrof says:
::finishing his business, he steps outside and walks back to the bridge with his escort;:

Host XO_Worthington says:
::all the ships appear to have a manifest attached, looks like aid that was supplied to the Synod, sees the Daemon coming and leaves the console after the data has been transferred::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: starts to direct his security teams towards some of the less accessible parts of the ship, assigning some men to keep an eye on the Shuttlebay on board, others toward the transporter rooms. :: *XO*: Commander, I've got teams securing the ship.  If you could, please ask the Daemon how many pieces he'd like his ship to reduced to?

Host DaemonDrof says:
::walking onto the bridge, he sees the XO at the science console::

Unteresser says:
@::Stalling for time to think, he goes to Replicators for a synthoholic beverage::

Host XO_Worthington says:
Drof: Your comm system is fairly complicated, seems I couldn't get the CTO on.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*XO*:  Because if we can't find Quirk, I'm sure that a thorough dismantling of the vessel will prove more fruitful.

Host DaemonDrof says:
XO:  He needs to be on the bridge Commander if he wants this shipwide.

OPS_Nash says:
@::not getting anything unusual on sensors::  *CTO*:  Mark, I am not getting anything unusual on the sensors, just human and Ferengi bio-signs.  Is there anything specific you wanted me to look for?

Host DaemonDrof says:
::his eyes get round as saucers::  XO:  Why does he want to dismantle the ship?  I am cooperating!

Host XO_Worthington says:
*CTO*: Understood. Continue your search.

Host XO_Worthington says:
Drof: Quirk has escaped and is hiding. Now, if you were trying to elude us where would you go?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*OPS*: Thanks, Commander.  Its good to know I've got a pair of eyes watching out for over there.  Its our good friend Quirk.  You know, Targ boy?

Host XO_Worthington says:
::secretly transfers the files to OPS, leaving a note for Kyleigh to go over the data::

OPS_Nash says:
@*CTO*:  Oh "Targ boy", I'll see what I can do though I can't tell the difference between him or any other Ferengi on that ship.

Host DaemonDrof says:
XO:  As I told you, this ship belongs to him.  I have only been Captain on two missions.  I have not had a chance to explore this ship.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CNS*: Counselor, Are you still dealing with that piece of....*cough* sorry..the lawyer for the Ferengi's?

Host XO_Worthington says:
Drof: How about an educated guess?

OPS_Nash says:
@::she receives a file from the XO from the Ferengi vessel, she begins to look through it.::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*OPS*: Well, remember how you had to scan him for his BP?  You already have a detailed bio-signature on your Tricorder.  Just use that to filter out the other Ferengi life signs.  That might help.

CNS_Wells says:
@Unteresser: I know you are just as eager to resolve this case. I was hoping you would see the wisdom in your clients denouncing their claim on the bounty, plead guilty and hope for leniency, I'm sure you do not wish this to go to trial.

OPS_Nash says:
@*CTO*:  I forgotten about that.  Stand By.

Host DaemonDrof says:
::shrugs his shoulders::  XO:  Believe me, if I knew, I would tell you.  Perhaps others of the crew might know.  But knowing Quirk, I doubt it.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: suddenly his mind clicks and he gets another of his patented ideas. ::

Unteresser says:
@CNS: No, a trial would not be in any ones best interest, Counselor. Including the Federation, namely this ship and its crew. After some investigation, it would appear that this crew may have bent a few laws as well.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*XO*: Commander, perhaps you would be so kind as to let the crew know that any information as to the location of Mr. Quirk that proves fruitful will be...rewarded?

Host XO_Worthington says:
*CTO*: Looks like the Daemon doesn't have any idea where Quirk is. So do your worst.

CNS_Wells says:
@Unteresser: Whatever do you mean? ::Kind of knows what the Barrister may be going with this::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*XO* Acknowledged.  And do let him know that I take assault on Security members VERY seriously.

OPS_Nash says:
@::she follows through on Mark's hunch but to no avail, she comes up with nothing new.:: *CTO*:  Mark, sorry to bring bad tidings your way but the readings are undistinguishable from the other Ferengi's over there.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: chuckles maniacally, knowing he's still broadcasting. ::

Host XO_Worthington says:
Drof: Maybe you can appeal to the greed of your comrades?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*OPS*: That’s okay, I had a feeling that he wouldn't.  Quirk had the ability to hide a founder from us.  He isn't stupid.

Unteresser says:
@CNS: Well now, according to preliminary reports, the Cherokee's search may not have been completely legal, not to mention allegations of unnecessary force?
CNS_Wells says:
@::Knew that might come up. Now it's the Counselor's turn to play the stall and think card::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CNS*: Gary, small fact for you.  The ship's owner, one Quirk, seems to have fled custody and admitted to being the owner of this vessel, and to the location of the kidnapped Founder.  If he was, he admitted it in Fed space.  That’s Kidnapping One.  See if that helps.

Host DaemonDrof says:
XO:  I think that the crew would respond better to an offer from you than from me.  Remember, I still would like to be able to Captain a ship after this is over.  ::prays to the God of profit the XO will do this so he might have a job at a later date::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*XO*: Commander I've got five strips of Latinum that says one of these fine upstanding Ferengi Crewman will do the right thing and turn Quirk in.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: grimaces as he knows that he's gonna end up paying that out too, but finding this man just became priority ONE in his mind. ::

OPS_Nash says:
@::as she reads over the file that she received, she mutters her findings softly to self but to her surprise, others can hear her::  SELF:  Why does this not surprise me, all codes are legit. and they are registered the same class single passenger on a long range cruiser type transport.

CNS_Wells says:
@*CTO*: Thanks, Commander. It may help but, also opens up a lot of new questions and perhaps a few new theories.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::pulls out his Tricorder, pretending to scan for Quirk but actually going over the ships, noticing the similarities:: Drof: Right, well you are pretty useless I suppose. Maybe you can tell me who paid you to supply the Synod while I try to find your friend.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CNS*: No, I mean he hid his ownership.  That’s falsifying resources, hiding assets, big time crimes to the Ferengi If I remember my Rules of Acquisition briefing, right?

Host XO_Worthington says:
*CTO*: I'll do what I can but they all appear to be too dumb for their own good. ALL: Money people, want some? Step right up!

CNS_Wells says:
@Unteresser: So, would Quirk, the Dereborne's owner, be your client?

Host DaemonDrof says:
XO:  Synod?  Sir, I did not supply them but heard, mind you heard, that this ship might have been involved.

CNS_Wells says:
*CTO*: I'd say it was the least of their legal troubles but, it does make a few things clearer.

Host DaemonDrof says:
ACTION:  The Latinum Scales hails the Barrister to check on his progress.

Unteresser says:
@::Gets very flustered by the CNS's new revelation:: CNS: I'm not sure we should be discussing this here and now.

Host XO_Worthington says:
Drof: Oh I get it, this ship was involved in illegal activity before you joined and then afterward they told you nothing. You are just caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. That seems so very likely. Then you lied about what you knew to save your own neck and then decided to no longer cooperate because I called your bluff and you really knew nothing? Is that right?

Host DaemonDrof says:
XO:  That is exactly right!  You have it Commander.  I knew you would understand.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CNS*: You know what?  I just thought of something, have Kyleigh check to see if they have a permit for transporting dangerous animals across system borders...

Host XO_Worthington says:
Drof; Well I am glad I put it all together. You are free to go. Would you like me to escort you to the airlock?

CNS_Wells says:
@*CTO*: You mean the Targs?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CNS* : You’re darn skippy I mean those snippy little Galk'n Targs.

Host DaemonDrof says:
XO:  What!  The airlock?  I have helped you!

Host XO_Worthington says:
Drof: Stop playing games with me and just tell me what I want to know! I am your only hope.

CNS_Wells says:
@Unteresser: As for you comment of unnecessary force, I take some offence at that. We were appealed to for Federation assistance by the Dominion. They had proof the Founder was on that ship. Nice try but, it wont hold up.

OPS_Nash says:
@::she notices something odd, then it hit her, something she needs to tell the XO and CNS immediately.::  *CNS*:  Counselor, I need to speak with you in private.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: continues to search the ship, moving slowly from one deck to the other.::

CNS_Wells says:
@*OPS*: Can you check to see if the Dereborne had permits for transporting livestock? Mark thinks it may lead to something like probable cause.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Outloud: Oooooooh Quiiiiirk.  I'm coming to get you, you little twerp.  And this time I really WILL feed you to those Targs.  YOU HEAR ME???

CNS_Wells says:
@*OPS*: Okay, I'll be right out.

CNS_Wells says:
@Unteresser: Excuse me a moment. Sounds like more info is available. It may be a long night, help yourself to the Replicator. Perhaps, a sandwich?  ::Heads for the door and enters the bridge::

OPS_Nash says:
@ *CNS*:  I will but I need to see you face to face now.

CNS_Wells says:
@::Approaches Mrs. Nash:: OPS: What's up? It sounds urgent.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::gives up on the Daemon:: Drof: You are useless. We will see what you know when your are interrogated by Starfleet intelligence. They are a little more persuasive than I. ::goes back to his Tricorder::

Host DaemonDrof says:
ACTION:  The Ferengi lawyer begins to pace the RR.  How much do they know and how much do they suspect?  He must walk a tight rope.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*XO*: Sorry to bother you once again Commander, could you ask Daemon Drof to provide you with his cargo handler license?  See what authorizations he has?

Host DaemonDrof says:
XO:  But, but Commander.  I have told you all I know, I swear by the God of profits!

OPS_Nash says:
@CNS:  It is.  I received a file from the XO, on the file, has the ID code from that lawyers ship.  Its almost like He is the head of the is operation.

Host XO_Worthington says:
*CTO*: He is pretty useless but I will try.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: pulls his PADD out and links it to the XO's PADD on the bridge. :: *XO* Oh, just wait till I get MY hands on him.

CNS_Wells says:
@OPS: You're kidding. You mean he may be his own client? That may be what he meant by regardless of the outcome, he wins.

Host XO_Worthington says:
Drof: Can I see your cargo handlers license please?

OPS_Nash says:
@CNS:  Sounds like it.  Oh By the way, there are no permits for transporting live stock that I can find.

Host DaemonDrof says:
XO:  My what?

CNS_Wells says:
@OPS: Do we know where the Barrister was just before his arrival here? He got here awfully fast.

OPS_Nash says:
@CNS:  Still working on it.

CNS_Wells says:
@OPS: Good, Mark was right. That gives us more ammo.

OPS_Nash says:
@CNS:  Precisely.

Host XO_Worthington says:
Drof: Cargo handlers license. May I see it please?

CNS_Wells says:
@OPS: Anything else? 

OPS_Nash says:
@CNS: Not yet.  I am going to inform the XO of  my findings.

Host DaemonDrof says:
::goes over to this permits and begins to look for the appropriate paperwork and doesn't find it::  XO:  I swear, Quirk stated we had all the permits and licenses we needed.  I will not be blamed for this... that sneaky little dirt bag!

CNS_Wells says:
@OPS: Thank you very much. ::Goes to his console on the bridge to look up a few facts, leaving the Barrister to stir in his own juices for a bit::

OPS_Nash says:
@*XO*:  Commander, I have found ID codes in the file I received that matches our lawyer friend here.  Hope that info helps.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*OPS*: Any luck on those permit registries, Kyleigh?

CNS_Wells says:
@::After a good moment and after finding what he was looking for, he returns to the Conference Room and the Barrister::

CNS_Wells says:
@::Enters:: Unteresser: Well, well, well, Barrister. You seem to have more at stake in these matters than previously noted.

Host XO_Worthington says:
*CTO*: It is time for Plan B, let's arrest everyone and take them to the C. Then we will blow this ship up. I am sure Quirk will be begging for a rescue once the countdown begins.

Host Quirk says:
::is beginning to feel safe, as he has heard nothing since he locked himself in::

Host XO_Worthington says:
*OPS*: Good work Commander. Thanks for the info.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*XO*: Oh Commander, I'm afraid I'll have to go with Plan Q.

OPS_Nash says:
@*CTO*:  Still looking;

Unteresser says:
@::Looks shocked:: CNS: What...What ever do you mean, Sir?

OPS_Nash says:
@*XO*: Just doing my duty, Sir.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*XO* Q as in Quarunteen, because unless I miss my guess, the Targ on board have NOT been registered under Federation Trade and Transport Bylaw.  :: checks his PADD for the rule. :: 3345 Paragraph A subclause 18...sending the rules to you now.

Host DaemonDrof says:
XO:  You can't blow up the ship!  Even I know that.  The Federation would never allow it and you would be booted out of Starfleet!  ::said with a sneer on his face::

Host XO_Worthington says:
Drof: So your lawyer is behind this whole scheme? Do you know how many Federation officers died because of your greed? I will make sure that everyone who participated in this operation pays dearly. ALL: You are all going to jail if you survive that long.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*XO*: That means that this ship is now under Full Medical Quarantine and all crew members are to be subject to a full and thorough medical evaluation for parasitic life forms and infestations.  In short, I hope they are comfortable with rubber gloves, sir.

CNS_Wells says:
@Unteresser: I had asked you previously who your clients were. Are you sure you don't want to spill it?  Because according to sources, you are more involve that originally thought, and not as a legal rep. Care to elaborate?

OPS_Nash says:
@::she tries to find what the CTO is asking for.::  *CTO*:  Mark, there are no permit registries on file.  Hope that is helpful in your quest.

Host XO_Worthington says:
*CTO*: No more subtlety Commander. Someone is going to get hurt now. These people tried to kill us. Perhaps we should return the favor.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*OPS*: Have I ever told you I love you, sis!  You've just made my day and earned a week of babysitting.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*XO*: Commander, inform the Daemon I'm on my way and let him know that I am NOT happy.

OPS_Nash says:
@::laughs::  *CTO*:  Don't get too excited over there.

Unteresser says:
@CNS: All I can say is that I am just delivering data from one client to a third party. Is that a crime?

CNS_Wells says:
@Unteresser: It may be if you personally are your own client or perhaps you are the third party?

Host DaemonDrof says:
XO:  I have kept my word.  I am not to blame.  It is that worm Quirk!

Unteresser says:
@::Looks highly irritated by the amateur legal ace, and clams up::

Host DaemonDrof says:
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