Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10908.16 Anonymous Part #17

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer 
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 
Daniel Hawkins as CTO_Ens_Valkris
Jeffrey Sithi-Amnuai as TO_Ens_Kabat
David Zhang as CSO_Ens_Deius
Eduardo Oneto as CEO_LtCmdr_Luc_On

Absent
Alexander Vulkis as CMO_Lt_Brabas

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Acting Captain's Log, Stardate : 10908.16.  The senior staff is completing their evaluation and report of the previous incident on the Orion Slave Camp so that I will be properly be prepared for the Night of a 1000 questions with the Admiral.

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Host XO_Ayidee says:
::In Observation Lounge, trying to sort out exactly what happened so it can be reported better.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Well Counselor,  lets hear your evaluation of the conditions and situation on the planet.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
::leaves Engineering to the Observation Lounge as fast as he can::

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Situation was dreadful.  But, it looks like we are getting a bittersweet happy ending.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::in Observation Lounge::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Sits in his chair. Looking a bit odd. But for the rest pretty pleased.::

CSO_Ens_Deius says:
::Enters the Observation Lounge, aware that he's late but nevertheless excited at his recent scientific research::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
::enters the Observation Lounge behind the CSO::

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: What is Starfleet going to do about Lee and the Orions?

TO_Kabat says:
::Enters the Observation Lounge near the CSO and CEO::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Counselor...you’re not really going to expect the Admiral to buy just that.  Details.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That is a good question, but I'm guessing it will have to be answered in time.  Like what to do about the people below long term.

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: Details?
Self: He wants details.  ::Takes a deep breath::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS/XO: As you can rather guess, I'll be asking the Admiral to put us in charge with bringing that piece of filth and his scum bucket associates to justice.  They picked OUR ship to bring into this mess.  I am NOT a happy camper.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
::listens the conversations between the Captain and the CNS::

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: Well, countless numbers dead, hundreds injured and/or sick.  We did what we did and now, hopefully things will be okay for the former slaves.

TO_Kabat says:
:: Finds a quiet place to listen to the conversation from afar ::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: picks up a PADD he brought with him with a few notes. :; CNS: Am I correct to assume that we found...pits?  Filled with corpses, down there?

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: My days and nights there were filled with humanitarian efforts.  I'm sorry I don’t have stats.  Maybe the Doctor was keeping track, I was rather busy.   I didn't concern myself much with the dead.  I did not see these pits personally.

CSO_Ens_Deius says:
::Listens to the conversation, while running through his mind the events of the past few days::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: I know, Gary.  Trust me, those people owe everything they have to your efforts and those of your teams.  You did good work down there, great work.

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: But, the doctor described them to me in rather great detail.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
::Tenses a bit at the last reminder.::  CO: They were there, but there was nothing we could do to help them.  If we stopped to look deeper their, the work of the Counselor and Medical would have been far less effective.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
ALL: Who among you actually found the pits?  I'm sorry that I have to be the bean counter, but I need this for my reports.  How many total pits and did we ever get a number on the bodies down there?

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: I'm not looking for praise, I want to go after them, now.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Did you actually see these....pits? :: looks distasteful even saying it ::

TO_Kabat says:
CO: I believe I saw a small part of the pits sir.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: The first one was found by Doctor Brabas, who is still working on a handful of victims we took onboard.  More were found in the apparent Headquarters.  And yes, Doctor Brabas called me over when he found them.  They are there, I can confirm that.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Sorry, miss phrased part of that, more were noted on maps in the former headquarters, not the pits themselves.

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: If I may suggest, Commander, give the Doctor and his staff some time to get you the numbers.  I'll assist them in making a report well in time for you meeting with the Admiral.  Its just that we are all a little spent now.

TO_Kabat says:
CO: Filled with bodies I believe to be 100 feet deep each.

TO_Kabat says:
CO: We found at least 4 of them, from what I could tell there might have been more.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Thinks the Captain is a bit harsh in his questioning. But he is responsible for us, so he probably needs too be.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: I understand.  All I ask is that I have that report ready to drop on the Admiral's desk before we reach Starbase 33.  I want every possible charge, every misdemeanor :: stands up as he starts to raise his voice. :: Every single charge I can bring against those miserable pieces of human FILTH I CAN! :: punctuates this by slamming his fist down.::

ACTION:  Everyone at the table jumps at the unexpected slam of the CO's fist.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: takes a deep breath, calming himself down as he slowly sits :: ALL: I apologize, thank you Counselor.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Commander Nash.  Logistics Report.  How badly did we drain our supplies and how do we stand on Replicator status?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
aCO: Captain please, take it easy. We are not the bad guys.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
aCO: The relief effort down on the planet really put a strain on our systems, most particularly the Replicators as 87% have indeed failed, and the remaining 13% not far behind.  We need to conserve Replicator use until we can get them all replaced.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Sir, we only need 1.  They attempted to steal a Federation Starship.  That is Treason if they are citizens, and Sabotage variety of espionage if they are not.  Throw in the slavery...well, I don't think we need more charges.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
Self: That's anger management by the Captain ::thinks of his relaxation problem::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Wrong Tio.  This scumbag WILL be held responsible for every death that occurred.  Every death that will occur.  I will see that man held accountable and I will see that his associates receive the full...I mean FULL Measure of the Law.  He screwed with the wrong Starfleet Officer.

TO_Kabat says:
XO:  Assuming of course we catch him. ::smiles a little ::.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
TO: Pardon me, Ensign?

CNS_Wells says:
::Wakes up::  aCO: We will give you all the reports your little heart can handle, Sir.  In like 48 hours.  To bad you didn't come to the planet a see things for yourself, Sir.  Then you'd know these things already.  ::Pours out a cup of coffee, knowing he'll be awake awhile::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Raises an eyebrow. The FCO thinks he is seeing a side from the Captain, he has never seen before.::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: I don't doubt he will go down.  War crimes, treason, all kinds of charges.  Just that for now, we have enough to make them a priority.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: turns to look at the CNS and takes a deep breath. :: CTO: Tactical Report, how is the ship looking after the damage we took from the ion storm?

CSO_Ens_Deius says:
::Raises his eyebrows at the sight of the aCO being unable to contain his anger::

CTO_Ens_Valkris says:
aCO: There has been some shield damage and quite a few system overloads, however the main damage has been due to the extreme usage of the Replicator system resulting in many breakdowns.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CTO: Can we hold out in a skirmish if we get pulled into one in your opinion?

CTO_Ens_Valkris says:
aCO: A couple of the Phaser arrays could use some work, but we should be able to hold out.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CTO: Excellent.
CSO: Science Department.  How are you coming in the decryption of the data we recovered from the Orion PADD's?

CNS_Wells says:
::Sips at the cup of coffee and decides he doesn't want it::

CTO_Ens_Valkris says:
aCO: Actually, sir, I did most of the work on the PADD.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CTO: Alright, what’s the status on that then?  :: is starting to lose the battle with not looking as weary as they are. ::

CTO_Ens_Valkris says:
aCO: I managed to access the PADD, it holds the names of many contacts for the Orions.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CTO: In Code or not?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CTO/CSO: Once you've had time to rest, I want both of you to work together and wring every last detail you can out of that information.  I want to know what Chen had for breakfast.  Am I clear?

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CTO: Pardon me, did you correct the problem on the power source of the PADD?

CTO_Ens_Valkris says:
CEO: Yes, I powered from the main computer after designing a new connector for the PADD itself as this one was very old.

CNS_Wells says:
::Listening to the CTO give report::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CTO: Ok

CTO_Ens_Valkris says:
XO: The PADD was not encoded, I believe they didn't think it was a great enough security risk.
aCO: Perfectly clear.

CSO_Ens_Deius says:
aCO: Yes sir.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CEO: Chief, Anything from your department you want to report?

CTO_Ens_Valkris says:
XO: Sir, there was a rather odd name mentioned on the PADD, Galmod.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: raises an eyebrow and looks to the CTO. :: CEO: Belay that’
CTO: Did you just say Galmod, Ensign?

TO_Kabat says:
:: Perks up in interest from the Commander's reaction ::

CNS_Wells says:
aCO/XO: I'm not a TAC person or anything but, isn't CHAN Lee's trail getting colder by the minute?  Why aren't we going after them?

CTO_Ens_Valkris says:
aCO: Yes sir, his name was bought to my attention as there was only the one name. Galmod.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I was about to say it was a fake, but perhaps not.  But if that is so, then it's out of date.  ::Clenching fists to the point they are nearly bleeding.::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CO:  There are panels all over the ship that need new chips from the ion storm, engines need a little tuning, the primary system are at 73%.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CNS: We're in no position.  First stop is repair, then we can go after them.  Trail isn't going to get any colder after a few days.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Counselor, we are in no condition right now to chase a comet let alone go after Chen.  We are all tired, exhausted, and the ship has taken some pretty significant structural damage.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Get a date on when the PADD was made.  That bit of information may be important.

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Did you care about the condition of the ship when you decided to take the Cherokee and go after LoDuca?  Is this any different?

CTO_Ens_Valkris says:
XO: I'll try my best, it did appear to be very old indeed.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
ALL: CREW ATTENTION!

CTO_Ens_Valkris says:
::Stand to attention::

CSO_Ens_Deius says:
::Stands to attention::

TO_Kabat says:
:: Snaps to attention from the lull ::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::stands to attention::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: stand to attention::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Stands to attention.::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
::Snaps back, almost grateful for the break.::

CNS_Wells says:
::Stands up. Letting a weeks worth of emotion get the better of him. Whispers to them all:: All: How many have to die?

CTO_Ens_Valkris says:
CNS: Just a few more, all Orions.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
ALL: I know you’re tired, you’re angry, you’re HURT.  I am too.  Most of you got to contribute something to the relief efforts, I didn't have that chance.  So if you think for one second I'm going to balk at getting this ship back in running condition and after that piece of filth, you are wrong.  Ensign Deius?

CSO_Ens_Deius says:
aCO: Science department reporting. Captain. We are currently in the process of assisting engineering in the repair of the Replicators. I have also assigned some personnel to work on improving the efficiency of the Replicators.  I have also very recently discovered an intriguing point on the structural properties of elliptic curve functions and their corresponding modular forms, which may enable me to temporarily improve the energy efficiency of our scanners by upwards of twenty per cent!

Host XO_Ayidee says:
::Clenching fists even harder, knowing that answering the last now won't do anyone any good.::

CSO_Ens_Deius says:
aCO: Incidentally, captain. That was the cause of my lateness to this meeting. I hope I can be pardoned for this.

CNS_Wells says:
::Goes to stare out a window and gets very quiet::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CSO: Very Well, Ensign.

TO_Kabat says:
:: Snickers over the CSO's timing. ::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
ALL: All of you, after the FCO is done saying what he needs, you are all off the duty schedule for 24 hours. I see anyone one of you on the bridge, I'll keel haul you.  Get some rest.
FCO: Lieutenant, the floor is yours.  I'll be on the bridge.
:: gets up and walks out of the Observation Lounge, heading up to the bridge. ::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
aCO: Thank you sir... but if you could stay in? It only takes a few minutes.

CNS_Wells says:
::Knows he went to far with both Mark and Tio and regrets it.  Having trouble keeping emotions in check and wonders if he just shouldn't excuse himself before it’s too late::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: stops outside of the door, shaking his head as he realizes he has to be there for the crew.  Then walks back in. :: FCO: Okay Lieutenant...what have you got for us?

CNS_Wells says:
::Waits to hear out FCO::

TO_Kabat says:
:: Watches the drama unfolding before him. ::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
::waits to hear out the FCO also::

CSO_Ens_Deius says:
::Acknowledges the captain's frustration over his absence, and is surprised that he returned to the room despite being in a "bad mood"::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
All: Ok. First one thing. It must be off my chest sir. That program, that should not have been on the main computer, but helped to free us, is no longer in the main computer.

CNS_Wells says:
::Still looking out the window but, listening.  Tears form in his eyes::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Lieutenant, that program more than likely saved our behinds.  You keep thinking outside of the box like that.

CSO_Ens_Deius says:
::Wonders which program the FCO is talking about:: Self: I'd have liked to see that program, if it can "save" a life.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
All: I add to my confession, that I made a copy error when I started to copy a route into the flight system. I had seen pretty soon, that I made a copy error and had protected it with a password, without it could not be executed accidentally.  And the program was meant to help in a shakedown.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
Self: Then a image of that program is in the system, I have to check it out.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
aCO: A big bug inside the program made it possible to shut down all security locks on every deck.  I wanted you to know the whole background of it. Sir.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
::Through forced "calm".::  FCO: Is the program how the Computer lost record of the Captain and myself?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Meanwhile grabbing a box.:: aCO: Well I brought these up. This is the first for you. I know alcohol is not allowed while on duty, but in here you will find a bottle and some Vodka glasses.

CNS_Wells says:
::Tuning out the tech talk, mind wanders to Mark and Tio and the history there.  Feels nostalgic and twice as awful for loosing it, and talking out on them.  His life has been upside down since Chan Lee boarded the Cherokee::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: notices the XO and nods to himself. :: FCO: Make sure a bottle of that finds a way to my quarters.  Is that all you got for us, Konrad?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Turning to everybody.:: All: In front of you is a similar box with the same in it. I thought I would offer something from my home country to my comrades on this ship.
aCO: Yes sir.

TO_Kabat says:
:: Relieved that the techno-babble session is over and thrilled at the idea of a gift from the Lieutenant. ::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
FCO: Thank you, Lieutenant.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
aCO: I will make sure this box will get into your room.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Thank you.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
ALL: Tio, Counselor Wells, please remain.  Everyone else.  Git!  I don't want to see you folks on duty for another 24 hours.  Capiche?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
XO: One thing more.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Yes?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
XO: The program was not responsible for loosing the identities. Chan did.

CSO_Ens_Deius says:
FCO: I appreciate it.

CNS_Wells says:
::Hears aCO's request for him to remain behind and is mixed about it::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Thank you, at least we know that needs attention now.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
XO: The program was not run from the bridge by me. Not even accidentally. The counselor ran it on my request.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Takes his seat.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
ALL: Crew dismissed.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she gathers up a few snacks and drinks and heads for her little private office for some quiet time before going home. She also hopes that everyone understood to conserve the Replicators.::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
::excuses to the rest of the crew and while he is off-duty he goes for a drink in his ship bar::  All: Anybody want to join me to the bar?

TO_Kabat says:
All: :: yawns and exclaims:: Finally! I'm going to go hit some rounds at the bar, that techo talk has all gone to my head.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
aCO: Yes sir. ::Stands up. Walks out, looking back making his way out.::

TO_Kabat says:
:: makes his way to the bar. ::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: waits till they have all left, keeping an eye on his PADD for a moment as he looks to both the XO and the CNS :: CNS/XO: One second, have to make good on a promise.

CNS_Wells says:
::Puts his coffee cup in the recycler::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*Transporter Room*: Ensign.  Do you still have Commander Nash on sensor lock?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
<Transporter Tech> *aCO* : As you requested sir.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*Transporter Room*: Engage.

CTO_Ens_Valkris says:
::Heads straight to the bar for a few rounds of synthehol::

ACTION:  Out of nowhere, confetti and a note descends on OPS head.

CSO_Ens_Deius says:
::Is at the bar with some of the other senior officers::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: sighs, smiling slightly:: XO/CNS: I asked you two to remain because I owe you both,  I owe you a personal thanks.  If I didn't have you two backing me up on the planet surface, especially during our impromptu incarceration, I don't think I would have liked the result one bit.

ACTION:  Note to OPS states "IOU one oatmeal bath".

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO/CNS:  I made some serious mistakes earlier.  And it could have cost a lot of people their lives.  I...I just wanted to know that I've come to depend on both of you.  Not only as good officers.  But as friends.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Is in a corridor, somewhere. Thinking about the meeting. Nobody seems to be to happy. Yes, happy about the box, But not all. At least not all are showing it. But they all appreciate it.::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: We did what needed to be done.  The whole job has stunk from the start, we just made the best out of it.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO/CNS: I'm going to need both of you to hang in there. I know we want Chan.  So do I.  Badly.  But were going to do this the right way.  Are you two with me?

CNS_Wells says:
::Begins cleaning up the observation lounge table::  XO/aCO: I should apologize to both of you.  I was out of line.  It has just been a long time.  Mark, you realize this is the first time I've seen you since the greeting meeting with "Nokia"?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::gets rained on be confetti, she sees a note and reads it and laughs and vows that one day things will be even.::  *aCO*:  Thank you for the shower Treeboy.

CSO_Ens_Deius says:
::Approaches the CEO:: CEO: Hello.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CSO: Hello.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Yeah I know.  Good thing too.  I wasn't a pretty picture in the brig.

TO_Kabat says:
:: Tries drinking synthesized brew and stops after one drink ::

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: Of course, I'm with you, you big dope.  Where else would I be? ::Smiles, through the tears::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CNS: No need to apologize.  If the ship were in any sort of condition?  Well, it would be hard to follow orders to return to base first.  I think I want him as much as you do.

CSO_Ens_Deius says:
CEO: I am Deius, of Vulcan. Pleased to meet you.

TO_Kabat says:
Bar Room: I hate synthesized alcohol... ::stares at drink and mumbles to himself.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: stands out and holds his hand out to the both of them. :: CNS/XO: Gentleman, no matter what, we’re going to bring him to justice.  Can I count on you two to back me up when we do?

CNS_Wells says:
XO/aCO: I just really hate that guy and I don’t like having that much hate in me.  You both know what a sweet heart I am. ::Smiles::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CSO: I am Edward On from Earth, nice to meet you too.  My grandfather from my mother side was Betazed.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO/ CNS: Whatever it takes, I want to see him brought to justice.  Part of me wants to add "or better", but I'll keep at to justice.

CTO_Ens_Valkris says:
::Just sits drinking, listening in on others conversations::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
::Reaches out to take CO's hand.::

CNS_Wells says:
XO/aCO: Okay then all for one and one for all.  I need a nap and I'll get my head back in the game.  The newbies must think I'm a looney toon.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: shakes their hand ::

CNS_Wells says:
::Takes both their hands::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO/CNS: Now both of you, get some rest.  I'll cover your shifts

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CSO: Want to join me for a drink?

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