Host Adm-Alexander says:
USS Cherokee 10903.08  Anonymous Part 1

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer and Adm-Alexander
Mark Haslam as aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard 
Steve Weller XO_Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_Cmdr_Wells 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash 
Rob Bindels as FCO_LtJG_Zdunowski 

Absent
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash 

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Acting Captain's Log: Stardate 10903.08 : The Cherokee begins preparations to undergo her newest mission, her crew primed and ready to go out and show Starfleet why we are the BEST of what the Federation has to offer.

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Host XO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, reviewing staff readiness reports.::

CNS_Wells says:
::On the bridge, in his place::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@Doris:  Call Admiral Nokia and let him know to meet me on the Cherokee in about an hour.  I need to prep the crew for this mission.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::On the bridge, behind the console and checking the pre-flight program.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@<Doris> Adm:  Yes Ma’am.  ::taps her badge, trying to reach the Admiral::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: enters the bridge, uniform sharp and freshly pressed, looking as if he had just gotten the best eight hours of sleep in his life. :: ALL: Good morning all.  Status Reports?

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Readiness reports trickling in, Tactical, Engineering and Medical anticipate full readiness within the hour.

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: Crew sane and ready to go, Sir.  ::Still gazing at something on a PADD::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: hmm...I see you didn't include your superior officer in that assessment. :: Chuckling as he takes a seat in the command chair.::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Sees that the pre-flight programs are running as they should do. Meanwhile looking for escape routes and the departure routes.::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Science teams are having a bit of trouble with one of the sensor pods, but even if they can't get them working right effectiveness of the net won't loose more than 2% resolution, all in the IR spectrum.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Inform Science that they have until we depart to get that 2 percent.  Put Commander Giovanni in charge of the supervision.

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: You may think you are above us, but I did include even you in my reference to the crew being sane, Sir.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
XO: Preflight checks are done. All is green. And I have done my check on the departure routes.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@continues her walk, looking at her station as she makes her way to the Cherokee::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Aye, initial reports are the new Science OS isn't quite meshing it in.  Something about system Vista being "incredibly poorly done".

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: That's a might bit considerate of you, Gary.  What have you got on this Admiral Nokia?  Any red flags come up in his service record we might need to know about?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Well have them use the back up till they can figure out what’s wrong.  I don't want us squandering Windows of opportunity now.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Aye sir, they will be operational.

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: Who?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: It was in the Mission Orders we received.  Apparently we'll be getting adult supervision from Starfleet.  Admiral Sakuro Nokia.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Looks back towards the XO, and sees that he is pretty busy talking to the aCO, and decides to hold his comment.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: puts his fingers to his chin in a contemplative manner. :: CNS: Apparently Admiral Alexander wasn't able to assure them we could handle this ourselves...or this is a very big deal.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Something the matter, Lieutenant?

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: The routes are clear for when we depart I take it?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
@::reaches the entry to the Cherokee and walks in, only to be stopped by security::  Security:  Gentlemen?  ::a puzzled look on her face::  Is something wrong Miller?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
aCO: Sir? Well... no eh yes, I just reported my status. Which is green for the flight control, and I had checked the departure routes.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
<aCTO Miller> Adm Alexander: Ma'am, if you could present proper identification and order verification? I could allow you on board once they are verified.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
XO: Yes sir. Routes are in the system, and we can leave right away, without any obstacles.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Very well.  Status on Shuttlecraft and Shuttle Pod readiness?

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: Oh, well I'll look the guy up and... hang on. ::Brings up all data on the Admiral::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
aCO: I am just checking on that, at this moment, I will report that when done.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Good Man, Lieutenant.

CNS_Wells says:
::Sending most pertinent facts to aCO's console:: aCO: Here, sending you the good stuff.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Checks shuttlecraft status and shuttle pods. They seem to be ready to be used.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
Miller:  Since when don't you recognize me?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: leans back in his chair and can't help but smile. :: ALL: It will be good to get out there and do some troubleshooting.  Getting our hands dirty so to speak.  I don't know if I can handle any more of these hoity toity "hold my hand" missions any more.
FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
aCO: Shuttlecraft and Shuttle pods are ok.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Have you flown the Badlands much, Lieutenant?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
<aCTO Miller> Adm Alexander: Ma'am I know you LOOK like who you say you are, but these are the new protocols.  Cap will have my aft side for spare parts if I make exceptions.  And you have to admit, if anyone would want to get access to the ship, you'd be the one they'd impersonate.

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: Looks like he's pretty normal. Almost boring.  Into military stuff and regulations. You two should get along fine, Sir.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
XO: Badlands sir? Not in real life, but I had a training using the Holodeck. Hmm... Will be exiting?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::grins at Miller::  Miller:  What identification would you like?  Perhaps if you COM Sam on the base she could identify me?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: takes a look at the information and chuckles. :: CNS: Just had to take a shot, didn't you?  Hmm, yeah.  Looks like he's going to be just a shuttlecraft of chuckles.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Exciting is good for entertainment, but let's hope it doesn't come to that.  I prefer dry and dull flying wherever I can find them.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Turns around at the comment of the XO, and smiles.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
Miller:  Perhaps I should have worn my red dress?  COM the CO for me.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
<aCTO Miller> *aCO*: Captain Hazzard, this is Miller at Security.  We have um...well..Admiral Alexander is awaiting entry and I've asked her to present...

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: sighs :: *aCTO* : ...proper identification and verification?  Yeah, I know, Miller.  Let me guess.  She's giving you the stink eye right now.  Let her on.  She won't give anyone a moment's peace till you do.  Hazzard out.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::turns her head so her grin doesn't show::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
<aCTO Miller> :: blushing as everyone heard that last part.::
Adm: Permission to come aboard granted, Ma'am.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
Miller:  Thank you Lt.  Now, can you escort me to the bridge, or will someone else do it?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
<aCTO> Adm: I'll provide you an escort. ::turns to the other officer who's been laughing his butt off watching the whole thing.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
<aCTO> Kilbrowski: KILBROWSKI!  Get out here and help the Admiral to the Bridge.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
<Kilbrowski> :: steps out of the office with a grin on his face, clearing still struggling not to laugh as he gestures for the Admiral to follow him to the Turbolift. ::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::nods and steps in behind Kilbrowski::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
All: I swear that woman just lives to take my security precautions and toss them out the airlock.
XO: Was she that bad with you?

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: At times it seems that way.  Any clue what it is we're looking into in the Badlands?  I thought they'd been abandoned since the war.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: I believe that's what this Admiral No-neck wants to brief us on.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::exits onto the bridge leaving Kilbrowski to go back to security::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
ALL: Admiral on the Bridge!

Host XO_Ayidee says:
Adm: Welcome aboard, Admiral.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Stands up turns around and greets the admiral by nodding.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  As you were.  Captain, I would like to request the senior staff join me in your ready room.

CNS_Wells says:
::Nods in greeting to the Admiral::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Make it happen, Tio. :: walks over to the Ready Room and opens the door, letting the Admiral enter first. ::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::entering the ready room, she moves down the table to take the chair at the end::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
*Senior Staff*: Report to the Ready Room for a briefing with the Admiral.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::she watches as the crew come in and begin to take their seats::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Walks over to the Ready Room, behind the XO. Walks over to the chair he is usually sitting and waits untill all are seated and takes a seat then.::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
::Enters the room.::
CNS_Wells says:
::Stands up, raises his eyebrows to poor "Tio" and heads to Ready Room::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::nods to OPS as she sits near the end of the table::

CNS_Wells says:
::Enters and finds a seat::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: takes a seat at his desk and leans back...:: Adm: Please tell me this Admiral No...kia ::grimaces as he almost slips::  isn't going to be micro-managing us for this entire mission?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  It seems your vacation is over.  It seems we have a situation that requires our attention.  So if I may have yours?

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: No, that's your job.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
Adm: You have it, ma'am.

CNS_Wells says:
::Looks to ADM::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: nods, vowing to return the shot to the CNS later as he gives his attention to the Admiral ::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Looks up to the admiral. Raising an eyebrow.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  About 1 1/2 years ago, A type X shuttle was seen leaving Earth's orbit.  Its destination was unknown.
::watching the crew to see if they are getting the significance of this::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Sits back and showing that has his own thoughts on this.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  A couple of days later, a scout ship saw a type X shuttle entering the Badlands.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: Ma'am.  Does this have something to do with Trent dropping off the face of the planet?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Soft:: ALL: Same ship? Oh I back your pardon, do not want to interrupt.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  Now, just 3 months ago, a listening post catches parts of a scrambled conversation.  It detects that one part of the talk comes and goes to Earth and that the other part is going to or coming from the Badlands.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Thinks the story is getting weirder and weirder. Leaning forward so he catches the admirals words earlier then leaning backwards.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
All: The parts of the conversation that was heard was this: Cherokee... difficult...erase... and a conformation.  ::she looks up at her crew::  Nobody knows who is talking to whom.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: Could they identify who was speaking?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  I can see from the looks on your faces, you suspect the same as I, however, lets don't jump the torpedo.

CNS_Wells says:
ADM: what were the time intervals between phrases?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Is building his own story in his head. Making a combination.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  Apparently, Admiral Nokia has been assigned to follow up on all of this.  
CNS: I don't know Gary... I haven't heard the recordings.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: And who exactly is Admiral Nokia reporting to?  You know I don't have much of a trust built up with Starfleet Intelligence as of late.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
Adm: Why do you talk about that ship, that has left Earth one and a half year ago. Do you think it is connected to the garbled speech?

CNS_Wells says:
ADM: Have they ruled out it was not the voice of Captain Worthington?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  This comes directly from Starfleet Command Mark.  He will be in charge.  You are the Captain of the ship however.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
FCO: There may be a connection, which is part of the reason for this little trip.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  Apparently the quality was so poor, no voice matches could be made Gary.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
Adm/ CNS: Not surprising, the ionization of the Badlands are known for disrupting communications.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: So I can't just lock him in his quarters and give him a coloring book to keep him out of the way.  Drat.  Just picked up a new one in case you decided to get ornery. :: snaps his fingers ::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Thinks we are going to the badlands, which must be bad, because of the name. Though he might do a quick training mission in a Holodeck. There are some going for some fun hours in the Holodeck, but it is for a good course.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  I am depending on all of you, IF, and IF is a big word right now, to find out what is happening and perhaps... ::she lets her words trail off::

CNS_Wells says:
::Sits quietly listening and thinking::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: Message received loud and clear, Admiral.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
Adm: If it is who we're hoping for, what is his current legal status?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
XO:  I don't know at this time, I have been blocked receiving any answers.  Hopefully Nokia can get to the bottom of this with our help.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  I expect everyone to cooperate with him in everyway possible, understood?  ::looking at each of them::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: Well I know for certain that if he's neck deep in trouble, and its usually a good bet to say that he is,  we'll bail him out.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
aCO: I can always fly him sick and ill.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: Don't worry ma'am.  We'll treat him with every courtesy and ounce of respect we show you. :: gives her a big grin. ::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  Any questions?  The Admiral should be joining fairly soon now.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: It's more than that, isn't it?  If he's still on the wanted list for whatever he was removed from Command for, we have a duty to recover him.  It would be a tough decision, to be honest.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
ALL: We have a duty to do.  But If I can extend a hand to help him without crossing the line...Tio, he's our friend.  We've got to help him.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Looks un-guiltily towards the admiral.::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: As far as our duty allows, but as I said, we need to know, just in case.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
Adm: Well, I will fly neat and tidy of course ma'am.  No scratches. Scout’s honor.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::smiles broadly at the FCO:  I am going to keep you to that promise Lieutenant!

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Swallows and nods.::

CNS_Wells says:
All: Why don't we hold off on the theorizing until after we hear what this other Admiral has to say?  We will only drive our selves nuts speculating without more facts.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Gary, going to need to ask you to do a bit more digging on this Admiral Nokia than I had planned.  If this involves Trent.  I want no surprises.  And you've got a nose for finding stuff out. Up to the challenge?

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Point taken, of course you're right.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
<aCTO Miller> *aCO* : Cap'n, We got another Admiral arriving who claims to be an Admiral Nokia.  Shall I let him on board or have Kilbrowski give him a foreign objects search?

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: I’d feel a bit strange investigating my superior officer in charge of a mission, Sir.  Can't you just ask him what you wants to know?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  I will leave now.  Admiral Nokia should be here shortly... and there he is now.  Good luck and bring the C back to me in one piece.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: groans and slowly puts his hand over his face. :: *aCTO*: Let him on board, for Galaxy's sake.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Gary.  Something seriously wrong happened and the safe money points to a conspiracy involving the higher up in Starfleet Intelligence.  I won't hand Trent over to be fried if I can help it.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::standing up, she walks to the door of the ready room and exits::  aOPS:  Please beam me directly to my office.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: For what it's worth, they had him and seem to have let him go.  If they still wanted him, they'd still have him most likely.  At least I hope so.

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: Well, I'd like to meet the man before I pass judgment.  I trust until I have reason not to.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
ALL: Humor me people.  I 'm not asking you to violate his privacy.  I just want to see if he's on the up and up.

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Makes sense to me.  Let's just see how this thing plays out.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
aCO: So, we are supposed to handle him with care?

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: Did you ever consider Admiral Nokia is a good guy?

Host Adm-Nokia says:
::marches stiffly behind the security officer and enters the TL, counting to ten, then exiting the TL onto the bridge::  Duty Officer:  Where is the crew?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
ALL: Yes, Gary could be right.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
<Lt. Oswald> Adm Nokia: Still in the Ready Room.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
ALL: Why think bad of him, because we do not know him?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
ALL: Fine.  Since the committee has reached a decision we'll go with trust for now.  Dismissed.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
All: Him, her, her him. Nokia is a she, right?

Host Adm-Nokia says:
Duty Officer:  Well?  Are you waiting for an engraved invitation to show me the way?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
<Lt. Oswald> :: jumps and heads quickly over to the Ready Room door hitting the chime. ::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: hears the chimes and stands up. :; ALL: Speak of the Devil.  Enter!

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