Host WhitneyWinters says:
USS Cherokee 10912.13 Misdirection Part 5

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer and WhitneyWinters
Steve Weller CO_Cmdr_Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_aXO_Cmdr_Wells 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash 
Rob Bindels as FCO_Lt_Zdunowski 

Absent
Alexander Vulkis as CMO_Lt_Brabas
Eduardo Oneto as CEO_LtCmdr_Luc_On

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 10912.13, Captain Ayidee recording.  As the ship journey's to Patel IX, we are working to get to know more about the guest we rescued from the damaged shuttle.  As a First Contact, we are proceeding carefully, but with high expectations.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In corridor, approaching our guests door.::

Host WhitneyWinters says:
::sitting on the couch looking at the CNS, wondering if she can trust this man::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::On the bridge. Looking at the big view screen.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::In Whitney's VIP quarters in the living area:: Whitney: Are you feeling better now?  You look more composed.

Host WhitneyWinters says:
CNS:  Yes, thank you.  These rooms are bigger almost than my ship.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Reaches the door and hits the chime.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Whitney: If you are feeling up to it, I'd like to ask the Captain to rejoin us.  We are anxious to help you, but we must learn your story first.

Host WhitneyWinters says:
::she jumps when she hears the chime::  CNS:  What is that?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on the Bridge, at OPS::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Whitney: The door chime.  That must be him now.

Host WhitneyWinters says:
CO:  Come in.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Stands to greet the CO::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Enters the door.::  Whitney: Greetings, I trust you are feeling better?

Host WhitneyWinters says:
CO:  Yes, thank you.  The counselor said you are willing to help me if you know what is happening.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Nods at the CO:: CO: I think she is ready to tell us what happened to her, Sir.
Both: Let's sit.  Shall we?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Whitney: Yes, we are willing, but we have a strict rule against interfering in the natural development of another culture.  It's an issue we take great care with.

Host WhitneyWinters says:
::sits back down not realizing she had risen to her feet at the sound of the chime::
ALL:  Well I will begin with, we are aware of the Federation but have chosen not to become a member.  We like our planet as it is.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<SO Short> OPS: We would like to run a test on the lateral sensor array, but we need a power grid allocation to carry it out.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Whitney: Until today, none of us had ever heard of your planet.  So our goal is not to seek your alliance.

Host WhitneyWinters says:
ALL:  Our planet has always been a peaceful one, and our planet furnishes us with all we need.  We have little that would be of importance to the Federation.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Whitney: Yes, that is understandable, and we do not want to force anyone to do anything they don't want to.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
SO:  How long will you be needing to use the power grid?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<SO Short> OPS: Probably about an hour.  If something comes up we can stop it quickly.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Whitney: You mentioned that you suspected someone as being behind the attack on your ship.  Was the person you suspect in that other larger shuttle?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Whitney: Speaking of the ships, do we have permission to attempt to repair your ship?

Host WhitneyWinters says:
ALL:  I don't suspect anyone, I KNOW who was behind it.  She is my ex-stepmother, Countess Akiva.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
SO:  Permission granted and should the need arise, I need it back.  I know you know that but I needed to say it.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Whitney: If she was piloting the other ship, why didn't it finish you off, forgiving my bluntness.

Host WhitneyWinters says:
ALL:  The only reason my shuttle wasn't completely destroyed is the person in charge confessed to me it was her, and that he couldn't do through with his orders.  He told me to run and he would do the same thing.  Your guess is as good as mine, but I think he will not be seen again.  I don't think she was onboard, but I am not sure.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Whitney: Oh, I see.  So, if the hired gun left, do you still feel you are in danger?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*FCO*: Lieutenant, take a team and start checking over the guests ship.  Get a full run down of what repairs will be needed so we can get prepares ready.

Host WhitneyWinters says:
ALL:  I got a message that Countess Akiva had hired a political assassin to eliminate me.  It said to leave immediately and take as little as possible with me.

Host WhitneyWinters says:
ALL:  I believe she is also behind my father's death.  ::tears come suddenly to her eyes::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
*CO*: Aye-aye sir.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Whitney:  Count Lowen?  I'm sorry to here that.  Here is our situation.  We are a group of explorers.  We are on our way to survey a new planet.

Host WhitneyWinters says:
ALL:  It all began when my father found out she was a traitor.  My father divorced her and exiled her.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
OPS: I am down to the little ship. I have to check it. The standby flight officer will take my job for the time being. Please make sure he does not make any adjustments.

Host WhitneyWinters says:
ALL:  I was a part of bringing that information to my father.  So guess who she blames?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Whitney: I suggest you stay with us until we can figure out what to do.  Is there anybody anywhere that we can contact that could offer you asylum or protection?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
FCO:  No problem, just go see what we can do for our guest.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Whitney: In what way was she a traitor?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Sounds like a political takeover, just the thing you like so much, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Stands up as the replacement arrives and walks over to the turbo lift. Nods to OPS.:: OPS:  Aye ma'am.

Host WhitneyWinters says:
CO:  Are you willing to help me?
CNS:  No, if anyone finds out I am alive, then I won't live for long.  I got lucky this time.
CO:  She wanted to rule our country... her way.  We know she had made an alliance with a new enemy, we are unsure who it is.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Goes to Shuttlebay and then enters the ship that was brought in.::

Host WhitneyWinters says:
CO:  If she took over, then from the Intel we received, it wouldn't be long before our entire planet would be under her domination.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Whitney: Well my dear, respecting your planets privacy, there is an advantage to being part of a larger group.  I'll do some research and some digging around.  Maybe I'll come up with something.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Excellent, see what we can find out and how we can assist.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

Host WhitneyWinters says:
CO:  I am so frightened and there is no one to run my country with my father dead and me on the run.  I wouldn't put it past her to say I died in some kind of accident!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Whitney: Then we need to get you home.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Whitney: You are not alone, Miss Winters.  We will help you and see to it no one hurts you.  Perhaps you would like to get some rest now?  We can leave a security guard outside your door to see to it you are not disturbed.

Host WhitneyWinters says:
CO:  Can you take me home now?  I will need a lot of protection and I don't know who to trust!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Whitney: We'll see.  For right now, we need some answers about what happened before we walk you back into that situation.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Whitney: If you go home now, won't that make you an easier target?  This way no one knows where you are.  It will give us time to learn and to plan.

Host WhitneyWinters says:
::sighs and takes a deep breath::  CO:  What exactly does that mean?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Waits for a team to arrive and splits the team in 4. One team for the engines, one team for the outer hull, another team for cleaning up and later for the complete internal systems. And the last team, will enter the computer core, in order to find information about the ship itself.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Whitney: It means that we don't want to put you back into a bad situation.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Exactly, Sir.

Host WhitneyWinters says:
CO/CNS:  Thank you!  She may have already taken over my country.  I am afraid to put anyone else in danger.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Whitney: Let us get you a few answers, we'll be back when we have something to move forward with.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Whitney: Try to rest.  I'll come see you later, if that is alright?

Host WhitneyWinters says:
CO/CNS:  Thank you.  I am really very tired and a little hungry.  May I have something to eat?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Whitney: of course, let me show you our Replicator system.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
*CO*: Sir, I have formed 4 teams. They will have specific tasks, like outer hull, cleaning, engines and find all information on this ship they can find. I will coordinate all, and keep you posted if we find out extraordinary things. The rest will be found in my report.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Whitney: The unit over there is a food Replicator.  You simply tell it what you want, and if it's in it's menu, it can make it for you.  Commander Wells can guide you through it's use as well as anyone.
CNS: When you are through here, I'll see you on the Bridge.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Goes to Replicator:: Whitney: Simply tell the computer what you would like and it will appear here. ::Points to where the food will appear::

Host WhitneyWinters says:
::watches the CNS as he shows her how to use it::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Aye, Sir. I'll be there shortly.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Whitney: Rest up, we'll get you some answers soon.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Demonstrates:: Computer: Water, chilled, twelve ounces.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Exits the room and heads towards the Bridge.::

Host WhitneyWinters says:
Replicator:  Hot tea with sugar and lightly buttered toast with jam.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
Whitney: See that? Simple, huh?  Eat something, rest and if you need anything, talk to the computer, it will know how to find me and I'll come a running, okay?  ::Smiles reassuringly::

Host WhitneyWinters says:
::smiles when she sees what she ordered appear::  CNS:  Thank you counselor.  I will call if I need you.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Gives her a friendly nod and exits the VIP suite::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Takes the Turbolift to the Bridge.::  OPS: I have the Bridge, Commander.  Anything happening?

Host WhitneyWinters says:
::watches the counselor go and sits down to sip her tea and nibble on her toast::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Heads to his own office to use his personal computer to begin a search::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  SO Short is running a test on the lateral sensor array.  He is using the power grid to conduct this test but will turn the grid back to the ship use should the need arise.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Checks out the "hull-team" and makes notes, about the holes and what to do in case they needed repairs.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: I need a search of Starfleet Records to see if they have any information about the planet Variel, specifically about a Countess Akiva.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Understood.  I'll get right on it.

ACTION:  The Cherokee arrives and begins to orbit Patel IX.  The Captain is preparing the away teams and begins to send them down.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Returning to the bridge after working in his office a while::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, watching the team deployment.::  OPS: I want a live channel kept open with the field teams, each monitored by a live ear as well as being recorded.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: I suppose, as aXO, you want me down there over seeing things?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::The engine team reports in, with a repair report.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Understood.  ::does as asked::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: It's a perk of command.  Or a price, depending on how you see it.  ::Smiles.::  But yes, I think it's best for you on the surface.  About our guest, any thoughts on our options in this situation?  This sounds a bit...internal.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Sits at console for a minute punching in some things:: CO: I've got some things in the fire concerning our guest.  I can monitor that from the planet.  I'm taking my son and we will keep in touch.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::The cleaning team has cleaned out all rubbish, and has placed some strengthening poles on several locations and is starting to check the rest of the internal systems, like consoles, power conduits, life support.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
CO: Let's concentrate on the survey for now.  Until we know more we won’t know how to proceed.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Keep us up to speed on what you find down there.  I'm a bit out of practice, but I still like to pretend I have a test tube thumb.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Gets up:: All: Okay, I'm off to survey the planet, hold down the fort and no fighting while I’m gone.  ::Signs out of console and heard for Turbolift::
CO: You got it, Sir.  ::Exits bridge::
*FCO*: Mr. Zdunovski, I'm headed for the shuttle bay to depart, I trust everything is ready?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::When he walks in, he is asked to join the team that is checking the computer core. The group leader had already directed all his team mates out of the ship, as soon as he discovered something. The team members do not know what he found, but wanted to show it Zdunowski first.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*Junellen*: I'm leaving now, can you have Orry escort ZG to Shuttlebay one?

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
<Junellen>: *CNS*: Right way, Sir and have fun.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
:: Heads to Shuttlebay having already had crew stow some things he's taking with him on board the shuttle::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
*CNS*: I am in the shuttle. Take care. Could you please stay out for a minute? I am coming to you.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Arrives in the Shuttlebay and begins disembarking procedures::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Moves to Science and starts looking over the scans.::  OPS: Planet has some potential.  Raw, but good form.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Sees what the group leader has found nods and tells him to never talk about this, with anybody, except him or the Captain.  Leaves the ship heading for the XO.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
*FCO*: I got a few, I'm waiting for my boy but, hurry up, I'm itching to go.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Sounds promising for exploration of a new colony, doesn't it?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Walks towards the CNS.:: CNS: What was your question? I was rather busy in there.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: It does.  Been some time since we've had a chance to work in exploration.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::In the shuttle he is joined by a pilot, SO Bright, Doctor E'ben and a few others.  Many shuttles have already headed down to the planets surface, ready to cover four survey areas at a time::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  A long time, indeed.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CNS: Ah yes, you where looking for a shuttle? Take that one.  ::Pointing to one.:: That one is good, clean and taken care off. Or that one, ::Pointing again.:: if you need a bigger shuttle.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
FCO: I just wanted to make sure you had all this shuttling back and forth stuff all coordinated.  I know you got a fun project with the little alien shuttle but, I need things to go smoothly down there.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CNS: This one is good to go. Take care. I am off to the Captain, to inform him of the progress. And I am in a hurry. Sorry.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
<Orry Coleman>: CNS: Here we are.  ::Brings ZG on board the shuttle:: CNS/ZG: Have fun, guys. ::He heads back to the office::

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Meanwhile running out towards the turbo lift.:: *CNS*: If you need advice, please dial in. Ok?
::Steps out of the Turbolift and walks over to the captain.::

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
::Does what they need to do and departs the Cherokee for the planet Patel IX::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Keep an eye on the teams down there.  Make sure they have all that they need.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CO: Sir? I would to like a private talk in the ready room sir.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
@ZG: Hang on to your hat, son.  Here we go.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Of course, I always keep track of all Away Teams we send off the ship.

CNS_aXO_Wells says:
@<ZG>: CNS: Oh boy, my first away team mission.  ::Smiles big feeling like a big shot::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Certainly.  
OPS: You have the Bridge, I'll be right back.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Walks after the CO to the ready room, waits the door to close and does not take a seat.::
CO: Sir... we have found something on the ship. Something of high interest.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: What is it?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CO: Only two people know about it. There is a cloaking device on that ship.

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