Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10704.29 Investigations Part 11

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as SM and Quirk
Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee, Barrister_Unteresser,  and Daemon_Drof  
Mark Haslam as CTO Mark Hazzard
Dawn Freeman as OPS Kyleigh Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_Wells 

Absent
Brandon Mitcham as XO Trent D. Worthington III 

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 10704.29.  While we seem to have wrapped up the bounty situation, we still need to find the information stream and find a way to block it.  But for now, we need to tie up loose ends here.

Host Quirk says:
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Host Quirk says:
::taps into the computer monitor to see who is still on the bridge::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Entering Conference Room.::  CNS: Anything new from our guest?  ::Looking at Barrister.::

OPS_Nash says:
@::at OPS ::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: enters the bridge of the Ferengi vessel, his face that of perfect calm.  A face that many that know him know spells trouble for whomever has earned his ire.  Nodding to the XO as he steps off the bridge to conduct a search for Quirk, Hazzard turns his attention to the Ferengi Daemon. :: Daemon: So I hear you assaulted one of my men.

CNS_Wells says:
@CO: No, Sir. He's been rather quiet, suddenly. ::Looks at the Barrister:: Ever since word came the Founder was found.

Host Daemon_Drof says:
CTO: Consider you boarded my ship on no pretext, I'd say we're about even.

Host Quirk says:
::sighs wondering how long it will take the Cherokee to remove the Daemon.::

Host Barrister_Unteresser says:
@CNS: All that happened was the situation changed.  My client's job fell through.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: With the new charges, it looks like we have built quite a case against his clients. Not to mention his own possible personal involvement.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Personal involvement?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: smirks, leaning against one bulkhead with his arms crossed. :: Daemon: Is that so?  Did you know its illegal to transport livestock across Federation space without proper documentation and authorization by the Galactic Food Commission?

Host Daemon_Drof says:
CTO: And did you know that boarding a ship without just cause makes anything you found inadmissible?

Host Quirk says:
::walks over and orders food and drink from the Replicator in his hidden room::

CNS_Wells says:
@CO: Commander Nash informed me about his ship's identification, as being present way sooner than we thought before.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: What do you mean?  He was part of the bounty hunt, or he was here for something else?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: holds his hand up with one finger. :: Daemon: Ah, but we do have just cause.  A foreign government came to us with the request to hold and detain this ship for the search of kidnapped dignitary, covered under the Articles of Khitomer, circa 2315.  Come now...:: stops as his Tricorder beeps. ::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: examines the reading from his Tricorder. :: Self:  well now, looks like Quirk is hungry.

Host Daemon_Drof says:
CTO: He was a legitimate bounty, Cardassian Department of justice still exists.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Daemon:  Ah, but they have NO jurisdiction in Federation space, and thusly any bounty is null and void during travel in our space.  But also, the bounty wasn't WITH the Cardassian Department of Justice, as they have yet to recognize the faction that put the bounty in place in the first case.

OPS_Nash says:
@::she is going over her sensor readings, and she noticed that a monitor on the Ferengi vessel had been activated, source unknown.::  *CTO/CO*:  I just noticed that a monitor on the Ferengi vessel became activated, source is unknown.  Could be our missing "piece" to the puzzle we are trying to solve.

CNS_Wells says:
@CO: Not certain, Sir. That's when he became silent. But, I believe he knows more than he is saying. He mentioned something about his law firm or just himself still able to make profit despite the lost bounty.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*OPS*: I caught it here too Kyleigh.  More than likely Quirk's using a null field generator to hide his presence from our scans.  See if that thing is putting out any background energy dump.  It has to be drawing power from somewhere.

Host Barrister_Unteresser says:
@CNS: Of course I can still make a profit.  I'm smart enough to have more than one paying client.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@*OPS*: Very good, keep me informed.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: returns his attention to the Daemon. :: Daemon:  You got about 5 seconds before I go from calm to ticked off, so can the baloney and get me a power schematic of this ship.  Now!

CNS_Wells says:
@Unteresser: And that other client would be...?

Host Barrister_Unteresser says:
@CO/ CNS: There are several.  I could download you our full listing, but that would take some time.

OPS_Nash says:
@*CO*:  Will do.
*CTO*:  More than likely.

Host Daemon_Drof says:
CTO: That's easy enough.  Or it would be if I wasn't ape tied.  Main panel over there, third knob from the left toggles between displays.  One of them is the energy distribution matrix.

CNS_Wells says:
@::Looks at the Captain:: Barrister: That may be of help. Or you could just start telling us about these other clients. 

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: nods as he walks over to the station indicated, running his Tricorder over it to ensure its the proper panel. ::

Host Quirk says:
ACTION:  Unknowing to the CTO, if the energy panel is touched without the proper codes, it will scramble and become useless.

Host Barrister_Unteresser says:
@CNS: Well, there's Daemon Breka, who runs a Gagh shipping company.  Then there is trader Allaman, who has his fingers into just about every business deal he can find…

OPS_Nash says:
@::with the possibility of find a swift conclusion to this puzzle, she starts a trace on all energy that is being used on the Ferengi vessel.::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: looks at the console, then to the Daemon.  Looking at him with scrutiny. ::

Host Quirk says:
::curses as he realizes he may have given himself away.  Retek is going to pay for this::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Barrister: That's enough.  We don't need a one by one run down.  What we need to know is what were you doing out here, so far from Ferenginar, just when the Dereborne got stopped.

CNS_Wells says:
@Barrister: Let's stick to just this case. We don't need everyone you know. We have cause to not only detain the Dereborne and crew,  but now you as well. Some of these matters should be left for the courts. Of course we could avoid all that messy stuff if we all just cooperate.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: grins and puts his Phaser in its holster, walking over to the Daemon and talking very calmly. :: Daemon: How about you bring it up?  I'll release you, but I swear.  You try the same stunt you pulled with my man, I will defend myself.

Host Barrister_Unteresser says:
@::Grins.::  CNS: Oh, I have covered my tail good enough that your last tactic won't work.  What exactly do you want to know?

Host Daemon_Drof says:
CTO: Fine, I'll save the play time for later.

CNS_Wells says:
@Barrister: Just what the Captain asked you, why were you out here with the Dereborne when all this went down. What is it here that really interests you?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: slowly releases the bindings holding the Daemon captive.   Stepping back and gesturing to the panel. :: Daemon: No tricks...no funny stuff.  Or so help me Starfleet I'll have you indicted and fined so hard your grandchildren will be paying off the debt.

Host Barrister_Unteresser says:
@CNS: I have been paid to act as a messenger.  Nothing illegal.

Host Daemon_Drof says:
CTO: You underestimate my earning capacity.  Badly.  ::Steps to bring up the power distribution display.::

CNS_Wells says:
@Barrister: Okay, next logical questions. Paid by who? and what was this message of which you speak?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Daemon: Uh huh.  And that’s why your taking orders from Quirk right now, who will be earning you exactly zilch.

CNS_Wells says:
@CO: Perhaps we should just call the Starfleet MP's and let them take custody of the whole bunch. 
@Barrister: You would only be tied up for a couple years. Certainly no profit for a couple years wouldn't hurt you, huh?

OPS_Nash says:
@::the computer indicates that something has been detected, she reads over the data and thinks that someone on the Ferengi vessel will love to hear what she has learned::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Daemon: Of course if you had any idea who might have been running weapons to the Synod in the area of space, that WOULD remove competition for commerce for you.  I mean, all those freighter captains out of work while you had every opportunity to cash in on their misfortune.   The possibilities for profit are...quite unimaginable.

OPS_Nash says:
@*CTO*:  Commander, I just detected a gap in energy consumption over there.  It appears to be on Deck 3, between Quarters 312 through 316.  Hope that information proves useful for you.

CNS_Wells says:
@Barrister: Not to mention the bad press for your Firm.

Host Barrister_Unteresser says:
@CNS: I'm carrying pure information, from the Tholians.  It's all legal.

CNS_Wells says:
@::Looks a bit surprised and looks at the Captain:: Barrister: The Tholians? Now that certainly is interesting. Keep talking.

Host Daemon_Drof says:
CTO: I work for Quirk because it does pay well.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*OPS*: Roger that Cherokee.  Will verify those readings here and investigate.
Daemon:  Show me the area she just indicated...Deck 3...between quarters 312 and 316.

Host Barrister_Unteresser says:
@CNS: What is there to talk about?  They aren't limited by your prime limitation directive, and neither are we.

Host Quirk says:
ACTION:  The Daemon pulls up the energy consumption on deck 3 and confirms OPS's findings.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Daemon:  Okay, back into your seat.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: indicates the Daemon's chair as he pulls his Phaser out, not pointing it at him but having it ready all the same. ::

CNS_Wells says:
@Barrister: True, but, dealing with the Tholians at this time, if word got out, would end any trade agreements with many potential future "clients" including the Federation. Can you afford to be associated with the Tholians?

Host Daemon_Drof says:
CTO: You know, you could probably make a tidy profit in this line of work.  ::Sits back down.::  A lot more than Starcheap could pay you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Barrister: He's right.  That "information" cost a whole lot of lives, no matter how much they pay you.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: shakes his head as he taps the back of the chair. :: Daemon: then its a good thing I love my job.  Hands behind your back.

Host Barrister_Unteresser says:
@CNS/ CO: Oh come now, if I didn't do it, someone else would.  Including some of your own people.  It was a highly lucrative contract to get.

CNS_Wells says:
@CO: Dealing with the Tholians sounds like an unwise business venture to me. They must pay good to compensate for all the capital you will loose.

Host Daemon_Drof says:
CTO: Suit yourself.  I'd rather love my job and have a ton of Latinum.  ::Puts hands behind back.::

CNS_Wells says:
@Barrister: Are you saying members of Starfleet are in on these dealings with the Tholians?

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
::puts the restraints on him tightly, making sure they are locked in place before stepping to the Turbolift.:: Daemon: Now you just sit tight and don't go no where.  I'll be right back to talk about those Livestock Permits you didn't get.  ::grins and steps into the TL, taking it to Deck 3.::

Host Barrister_Unteresser says:
@CNS: No, but citizens of your enlightened Federation are.  And what lost capital do you mean?  I haven't lost a slip.

Host Quirk says:
::sees the CTO has left the bridge and coming his direction.  He leaves the room and heads for deck four::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Barrister: Yet.  If it wasn't for the "enlightened Federation", I'd be showing you a new meaning of costs.

CNS_Wells says:
@Barrister: I'm talking about your future profit gains. When word gets out you are dealing with the enemy, there won't be a Federation member or Federation friendly race that will do business with you.

Host Quirk says:
::scurrying down the tube, he runs to the cargo bay, looking for his escape pod::

Host Barrister_Unteresser says:
@CNS: Don't be so short sighted.  Time, and money, smoothes over all concerns.  Even those as angry as your Captain will forget in time.

Host Quirk says:
::seeing two of his crew, he hides behind a large crate, waiting for them to leave::

CNS_Wells says:
@Barrister: Synod sympathizers, like the Tholians, do not have a very good standing in the universe these days. ::Looks at the Captain:: I don't think so. He won't be forgetting anytime soon nor will I. We were on the front lines in that bloody war. You and those scum like you are no friends of mine and I will see you pay for your treachery. ::Gets up to pace off some anger::

OPS_Nash says:
@::she noticed something appears on sensors, something that emerged from the NULL ZONE.  Has to be that troublemaker toad.::  *CTO*:  I just detected someone emerge from the Null Zone, could be Quirk, and he is heading to Deck 4.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: hits the bulkhead of the TL and has it move to Deck 4. :: *OPS*: He's got to be making a run for it.  Have the scanners look for anything remotely warp capable docked on Deck 4, be ready to engage a tractor beam on it if I can't get to him in time.  There is NO WAY I'm letting him get  off scott free.

Host Barrister_Unteresser says:
@CNS: Trust me, it could have been far worse.  Besides, I don't deal much in standard trades anyway.  Good lawyers are worth their weight in water on an L class world.

OPS_Nash says:
@*CTO*:  Go get him.  And lay a pink tutu on him for me.

Host Quirk says:
ACTION:  The crew leave.  Quirk heads to his escape capsule and begins to check to make sure it is flight worthy.

CNS_Wells says:
@Barrister: You may be responsible for setting relationship between the Ferengi and Federation back 100 years. 

Host Quirk says:
::hurriedly he checks out the pod, looking over his shoulder constantly::

Host Barrister_Unteresser says:
@CNS: Not possible.  Considering relations have only existed for about 30.  Besides, not like I'm part of the official government.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: dashes out of the Turbolift onto Deck 4, consulting the ship's schematic on his Tricorder and making his way to the cargo bay, the only place he would think that Quirk would run to in order to escape. ::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*OPS*: Any energy emissions coming from his location?  I want him on lockdown, Kyleigh.  Don't let him get an inch out of this ship!

CNS_Wells says:
@Barrister: Then try disbarment. You think Batter, Holmes and Gertens will want you working with them unless they are in this with you in which case you will all be disbarred?

OPS_Nash says:
@::she notices that an escape capsule has been activated.::  *CTO*:  Better hurry, he is in an escape capsule, I got tractor beams ready just in case he leaves the ship.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Barrister: You may be right, although that remains to be seen.  But at the very least we can make your life more than a bit harder.  Let's see how long it takes you to get home if you can't cross Federation Space?

CNS_Wells says:
@Barrister: Either way your reputation will be destroyed. You'll be lucky to get a job in the wonderful world of fast foods.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
::  hauls himself faster, vaulting over obstacles and entering the cargo bay, looking for any sign of an escape pod access. ::

Host Quirk says:
::he hears a crate fall and hurries into the capsule::

Host Barrister_Unteresser says:
@CNS: I own a controlling interest in the company.  And most of our contacts aren't in the Federation.  I'll be just fine, thanks for the concern.

Host Quirk says:
::locking the door, he hits the escape control and feels the pod leave the ship::

OPS_Nash says:
@::she sees the capsule leave and she activates the tractor beam, hoping to snare her prey::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: Curses in several languages as he taps his Combadge. :: *OPS*: Tell me you got that worm Kyleigh, he just launched a pod.

Host Quirk ACTION:  The tractor beams captures the escape pod. (Tractor Beam.wav)

CNS_Wells says:
@::Looks at the CO a bit discouraged:: CO: Couldn't we just sic Hazzard on him?

OPS_Nash says:
@*CTO*:  I hope so, I see a fly in the ointment I laid out there.  Or should it be Toad?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Not needed, I can have word out to Starfleet so fast that this Lawyer will never find a safe port in Federation space again.  Legally we can't touch him perhaps, but we can pull all his travel permits.  At least cost him something.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*OPS*: You got him in a tractor beam, Cherokee?

Host Quirk says:
::would pace, but there isn't room in the pod.  He begins to figure how he is going to get out of this one.  That greedy lawyer!  That's it::

OPS_Nash says:
@:she is pulling the pod on the Cherokee:: *CTO*:  I am bringing him on board now.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*OPS* : Awesome job.  Can you beam me into the holding bay you put him in?  I wanna have a chat with our little buddy.

CNS_Wells says:
@CO: And once the FNS get word of this, that should make life even less pleasant for them.

OPS_Nash says:
@*CTO*:  Can I think about it, first?  ::grins::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: That won't hurt.  Still, there are times one envies the Klingon means of doing business.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: sighs and shakes his head. :: *Lt. Miller*: I have a prisoner on the bridge that needs looking after.  Have two men escort him to the brig on the Cherokee for transporting illegal goods across System borders.

OPS_Nash says:
@::she knows that he is possibly fuming, as she prepares to beam him to the Cherokee::

Host Barrister_Unteresser says:
@CO: Do your worst.  My balance in this operation will still be plenty good.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
<Lt. Miller>*CTO*: Aye sir.  We'll have him wrapped up and put a bow on him for the Captain.

OPS_Nash says:
@::she activates the transporter to beam the CTO to the location of the pod she snared::

CNS_Wells says:
@CO: I'm not one for violence as you know, Sir but, some guys deserve a good poke in the nose. ::Smiles::

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CO*: Captain, we have Quirk in our holding bay under charges of resisting arrest, conspiracy to kidnap, owning a ship without proper license to transport livestock, and just being an ornery cuss.  I made the last part up but the first three should be pretty airtight.

Host Quirk says:
ACTION:  The two security men reach the bridge.  They release the Daemon and COM the Cherokee OPS from transporting the prisoner to the brig.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@*CTO*: Very good.  When you get things secure on the Dereborne, we have another ship in need of a FULL safety inspection.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CO*: Do I get to use the micro-calipers and the rubber gloves, Captain?  Pweeeease?

CNS_Wells says:
@CO: That's what we should do. Tie this case up in courts, the profit he made would be untouchable until the case was resolved, by then who knows where his Latinum would end up.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Barrister: I hope your ship is up to snuff, Barrister.  It'll be a long swim home otherwise.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@*CTO*: Whatever it takes to ensure that the ship is fully up and ready.

Host Quirk says:
ACTION:  OPS beams the CTO to the pod and the security officers to the brig.

CNS_Wells says:
@Barrister: That's how to hurt you, a good hit to the wallet.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: That's an idea.
Barrister: We'll see what we can do about balancing out those costs.

CTO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: shakes off the effect of the transporter beam and smiles as he walks over to the pod, walking in front so that Quirk can see him through the cockpits window.  Tapping on the transparisteel.  :: Quirk: Sir...I need you to step out of your pod and show me your license and registration, please.

Host Barrister_Unteresser says:
@CNS/ CO: Do your worst.  The courts are my battlefield.

Host Quirk says:
ACTION:  Quirk begins to sweat, seeing the CTO waiting for him.

Host Quirk says:
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