Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 11106.05 The Discovery Part 3

Starring
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer, FCO-Hines, and TO-Weller
Steve Weller as Captain Tio Ayidee
Zach Farland as Guest Star SO_Maryanne_Bright
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_LtJg_Talora
Linda Baus as CSO_LtJG_Logan 

Absent
Dawn Freeman as OPS Commander Nash

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11106.05, Captain Ayidee recording.  We are rapidly approaching the outer markers, on our way to "Planet X" to attempt to locate a missing Starfleet Away team.  Despite the time they've been lost, we are still hoping to find a happy solution.

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Host FCO-Hines says:
CO:  Sir, we are at the outer markers, permission to proceed to warp 4?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, watching progress as we approach the markers.::  FCO: Engage then, let's get to it.

Host FCO-Hines says:
CO:  Aye Sir!  ::taps her console and engages warp 4::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::On the bridge at science going over the information from the Gibraltar.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Steps out of the TL and onto the bridge, carrying her standard medicine bag at her waist::

Host FCO-Hines says:
CO:  Sir, at warp 4 it will take us 3 days to get there.  Couldn't we fudge a little?  I won't tell if you won't.  ::grins::

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
::Reading the log files, of the bridge crew of the Gibraltar::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO:  Hello, Doctor.  Did you come for a house-call?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: There are reasons for rules, and the reason behind that one is a legitimate one, assuming it's really real.

Host FCO-Hines says:
::sighs::  CO:  If you insist Sir, but that doesn't mean I have to like it.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CSO: Not quite. Merely paying a visit. Anything new on the missing crew?

Host FCO-Hines says:
::turns to listen to the response::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  I've been going over the reports you've submitted.  Good job on those.  
CMO:  Nothing as of yet.  I'm just going over the reports that SO Bright has supplied.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO/SO:  I am a bit curious as to how life signs can just disappear.  Any ideas on what might have happened?  Even if they were dead, the scans should have still picked them up.

Host FCO-Hines says:
CMO:  If they have been attached, do you have plenty of supplies?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Rule of Law is what the Federation is built on.  We have to live with the ones we don't like to enjoy their benefits.

Host FCO-Hines says:
CO:  I know Sir. but I sometimes agree with the XO, but tell him I said that ::grins::

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CSO: Thank you, Sir.  I'm getting a clearer picture of what occurred on the Gibraltar bridge from reading there COM logs and duty logs.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CSO: Two options I can see right off. One is that they are no longer on the planet, so perhaps a gateway like our last mission.  Or something is jamming our scans and making it seem like there's nothing there.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: That is correct.  Even if they were long dead some sign would exist.  Bio Signs, Phasers, Comm Badges, lots of things with signals we should be able to detect.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
FCO: I'm always ready for every eventuality. I have plenty of supplies, plus what was dropped off with the original AT.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  The doctor has a good point.  They may be having their life signs masked somehow.

Host FCO-Hines says:
CO:  Sir, if there is an away team, I would like to volunteer for it.  We will need a shuttle on the planet anyways.

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CSO: I mean, it sounds like they tried to find them but, odds were against them.  The Gibraltar suggested to SFC they were dead.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Could be natural don't forget.  Wormholes or subspace rifts could move or "hide" them.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  Is the colony pod ready for operation yet?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Once we get in long range sensor range, start full scans of the area.  Not just the planet itself.  If it were a natural event, it may have moved with the planet's revolution.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  I would rather look at this as a search and rescue mission.  I'll wait for evidence before pronouncing anyone dead.  The planet did contain suitable substance for survival.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Natural or not, the two options really are the only ones.

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CSO: Yes, Ma'am, they had everything set.  They had started scouting.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Will do, Captain.  I'm anxious to get there.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Noted and agreed.  The only option I can think of is extreme incompetence, and I don't think any Starfleet ships are that incompetent in this type of matter.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods::

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
::Reading a science sensor report:: CMO: This is interesting, Lieutenant.  They scanned the planet's surface and found no human DNA, live or dead.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  I realize this is a science search and rescue mission, but will we be taking a tactical team down to the surface?  And I understand, the Admiral suggested a shuttle be used for transportation.  Is that the plan?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Turns:: SO: No trace whatsoever of them or their even being there?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: There is likely going to be several waves of Away Teams.  And the shuttles will supplement the search with atmospheric flight craft.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  Did they find any Andorian, Vulcan or Klingon DNA?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: There will be a Tactical presence, if for no other reason we're putting as many eyes down there as possible.

Host FCO-Hines says:
::holds her breath::  CO:  Does that mean there is a possibility I will go?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Pretty good one.

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CSO: Nothing humanoid, I should have said, I'm sorry.

Host FCO-Hines says:
::Yes!, and grins to herself::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: That is a good sign that they are still alive.  If so, the question changes to where and how.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  No worries.  There is still hope if no DNA was found.  Like the Captain said, the planet may have somehow masked their life signs.  I'm more concerned about the animal life that is on that planet.  Any signs of "big" animals; you know, like the meat-asaurous type?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: Or when.  Did they scan for chronoton particles?

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CSO: Oh yes, Sir.  They have a very diverse and wide variety of animal life.  And vegetation, plenty are edible according to reports.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  So what else was found in the logs?  Anything that you found we may need to know?

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CO: I'm sure they did, Sir.  I'll try and find that.  Here it is.  No, Sir no chronoton particles detected.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO:  The away team seemed to be in good spirits and did not appear to be in any times of distress.  There has to be a logical explanation for why they lost contact.

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
::Thinks::  CSO: Should I have added that just because they didn't find them that doesn't necessarily mean that they aren't there?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: There is always a logical explanation.  The question is, can we find it?

Host FCO-Hines says:
:;receives a message stating that all the supplies in the cargo bays have been sent to the right departments::  CO:  Sir, all departments now have their supplies.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  Very true.  Anything else from the logs that may be relevant to what is going on here?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CSO: I think we can agree that it was a foreign reason that we've lost contact and remained so for 16 days.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Noted.  ETA to planet X?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Nods to the CMO.::

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CSO: I'm still reading, I'll read faster.

Host FCO-Hines says:
CO:  3 days at present warp, Sir.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Laughs.::  SO:  Sorry, didn't mean to rush you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
SO: Don't rush it.  We have 3 days, and most of our preparations will be completed long before.

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Almost 20 days after initial loss of contact...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: I know, but reading faster won't speed it up.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Smiles:: CO: Alright, fair enough.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
ALL:  Well, unless the missing away team members grew gills, the land mass on the planet is only 30%.  Shouldn't take too long hopefully to find them.

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CSO: I'll study the logs and be more prepared, Sir.  ::Seems nervous::

ACTION:  The Cherokee is now 1 day from Planet X.  Preparations are now being made by all departments for whatever might be needed on the planet.

Host FCO-Hines says:
::yawns::  CO:  Sir, we are one day out.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
FCO:  Sure feels like it was yesterday.  ::yawns in response to the FCO's yawn.::

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
::On the bridge at Science Station 2::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: I know.  Are there flight plans for the atmospheric flights to maximize search efficiency yet?
CSO: And anything from Long Range scans of the system yet?

Host FCO-Hines says:
CSO:  It hasn't been fast enough to suit me.  Can you imagine how you would feel if you were still alive after all this time and no help has come?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
FCO:  You weren't on the last mission.  ::Makes a funny face.::  Those poor crew waited years.  ::Sighs.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Running scans  now, Sir.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::In Sickbay going over orders for her staff with this mission::

Host FCO-Hines says:
CSO:  You are right.  Let's hope this won't be the same scenario…

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Lots of lush plant and animal life, Sir.  But nothing yet as far as life signs go.
FCO:  I sure do hope so as well.

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CSO: The Captain of the Gibraltar felt bad about leaving, but she says she was intimidated by the Vulcans.  She didn't want to send anyone else down to search for fear of losing them too.  They stayed as long as they could.  She's seems to be questioning her decision, if you don't mind my opinion, Sir.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Tries to focus scans on the area that she believes was the base camp, not really expecting to find anything yet.::
SO:  Not at all.  I welcome opinions.  ::Smiles.::  And I can certainly understand questioning personal decisions.  Thanks for the input.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO/ SO: Especially about leaving ship mates behind.

Host FCO-Hines says:
CO:  Sir, when do you want me to drop to warp 1?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
ALL:  I am picking up some larger animal life forms on the planet.  We are too far out to detect anything small at this point, including kinds of vegetation.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Last possible moment.  Despite orders, we are going to cut travel time as much as possible.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
ALL:  Wait... ::Taps a few buttons on her console.::

Host FCO-Hines says:
CO:  Aye Sir!  I can stop her on a dime if needed.  ::chuckles::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Captain, I'm picking up COM badge signals scattered all over the area of the base camp.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Really?  The Gibraltar didn't find any of those.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Very interesting ..  ::taps her fingers on the console.::  They are very weak, but they are definitely there.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::After leaving her orders for her med staff, she headed up to the Bridge::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Intermittent signals ... very weak.

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CSO/CO: The Vulcans were scientists too.  They had to appear at a lecture series and conference on their home world.  They complained about being late for it.

Host FCO-Hines says:
CSO:  Can you tell if anyone is trying to send a message?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
FCO:  I'll try, but I think the signal's too weak to tell from here.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Battery must be dead on them.  They have a good charge, but it's been nearly 3 weeks.
SO: Maybe they complained, but no lecture is worth more than a life.  That thought isn't logical.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  My thoughts as well.  But how is it the Gibraltar was not able to detect these signals and we are light years away, and are picking them up?  Curious.
FCO:  And, can't tell if they are trying to send a message.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Steps out of the TL and onto the bridge::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: We're back to the "what is blocking the signal" then.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Looks:: CO: We found something?

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CO/CSO: I also read a communication log where the Captain is discussing the matter with Starfleet.  She said she thought them dead but no trace was found.  About us, Starfleet told her that they're telling us it’s a search and rescue, but they saw it as an investigation into the crews deaths.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Nods to the CO.::  SO:  Do the Gibraltar logs indicate they were not able to find "any" life signs when they looked for the away team, or were they just looking for the away team.

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CSO: They want to know because they still want to colonize it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Tactical: Full scan of the system for any space vessels, Starship class or below.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  Well it certainly looks like it can sustain suitable life there.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<TO Badd> CO: Aye sir, scanning now, any artificial creation there and we'll find it.

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CSO: They found lots of life signs none humanoid, no humanoid DNA or organic material of any kind live or dead.

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CSO: It sounds beautiful.  It would be easy to live their, except for the whole disappearing thing.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  Depends on what you're hiding from, I suppose.  ::Chuckles.::

Host FCO-Hines says:
CSO:  Science isn't my thing, but is there such a thing as a black hole or inter-dimensional doorway know to us?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO:  Found some comm badge signals.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<TO Badd> CO: Nothing on sensors outside of a few trace gasses, likely from the Gibraltar.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO:  Want to see?  What do you make of this?  ::Points to her console.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Yes, so now we will have something to look forward to, but it won't change the basic mission.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
FCO:  Sure, black holes, inter-dimensional gateways, doorways, I've heard them all.  They all exist.

Host FCO-Hines says:
CSO:  But do they exist on a planet?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO:  There is 10 intermittent comm badge signals.  Ten out of twelve ain't bad, huh?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Frowns:: CSO: So something has changed.  Just the badge signals? ::Looks at the console:: Hmm...Some person or persons are messing with this then.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
FCO:  Anything is possible.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO/ CMO/ TO: When we get there, I want as many teams as we can get set up with a mix of Medical, Tactical or Engineering, and Fight experience.  I want as many teams looking as possible.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  No science, Sir?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Black hole couldn't exist on a planet, not a natural one.  They take a star mass to create.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: I've already split up my staff into groups and they're ready to go.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Sorry, I meant Science as well.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Smiles.:: CO:  Thank you, Captain.  I was beginning to think you forgot me.

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
::Smiles at what CSO said to CO::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO:  Either that, or like the Captain said, the badges are losing their charges.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CSO: Their charges? The Gibraltar would've found these when they scanned. Now, 18 days later, 10 are sitting in the camp? Something or someone removed them and put the badges back for some reason.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: No, I want someone who can understand whatever is found down there.  I'm sure we'll be using cross training recipients an awful lot, will let us split up more.  Some crew have qualification in 2 or more areas so that will free up someone else.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO:  Agreed, or something was blocking their scans.  Question is, which is it?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  Is there anything in the logs that state that the Gibraltar crew planned a search and rescue down to the planet, rather than just checking for signals from the ship?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Shakes head:: CSO: Has to be someone or something because the equipment in the camp never left. Just the badges.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO:  Well the comm signals are scattered .. throughout the base camp.  They're not all together in one place.  Looks more like they were scattering themselves.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Are they moving, or just in different places?

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CSO: No, Sir. No plans were made for any further away teams after communication was lost with the twelve who were stationed at the base camp.  For four days lots of activity, building the base camp.  They disappeared during down time when only the away team was on the planet.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  The comm signals are stationary.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO/CSO: So no humanoid and just badges on the ground that weren't there before but are there now? I think we can rule out extra-dimensional travel and the like.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods.::  CSO: Understood, just wondering if the return of the badges means a bit more.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Focuses on another part of the area, and finds something bigger.::  CO:  Captain, I think I've located the Gibraltar’s shuttle on the planet.
::Fine-tunes the scans.::  CO:  It's powered down, and about a half mile from the base camp.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: A bit early to rule out anything.  
CSO: So the missing gear is cycling back in?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Or maybe it never left.

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
CMO: Yes, they must be there, somewhere.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Are we sure of the Gibraltar’s intentions, Sir?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Stretches:: CO: Perhaps, but just trying to narrow down to the simplest explanation.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Noted, my choice of terms itself was an assumption.  And no, I'm not sure of anything right now regarding this mission.

ACTION:  The Cherokee begins to orbit Planet X.  The CSO has discovered smaller life forms, but still no sighns of human life.

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
::Arriving back from lunch, with a PADD in her hand.  She goes to science station 2::

Host FCO-Hines says:
CO:  sir, we are at 1/4 impulse.  We will be approaching the orbit over the base camp in 10 minutes.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Continues to focus her efforts on the missing away team members, searching for clues of their disappearance.::

Host FCO-Hines says:
*Flight Crew*:  This is Hines:  Make sure all is ready.  We will be in orbit in 10 minutes.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Sighs and looks at the CSO's console trying to find anything as well.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO/ CSO: Both of you are leading the initial Away Team.  Once you have ensured the area is ready we'll deploy the Colony Pod.  The rest of the teams will come down as ready.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  Will we be shuttling down?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Yes.  Take at least 1 more medic and half a dozen tactical.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods:: CO: Aye, sir.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
*TO Weller*:  TO Weller, I will be needing you and the assistance of 6 of your men.  Can you meet me in Shuttlebay 1 please?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CMO:  Your choice for a medic, Talora?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*TO-Weller*: Prepare this first wave with Type III's.  We have no idea what's down there yet.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Have the Colony Pod prepared.  Once we're sure the surface is "ready", we'll be putting it in place.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
SO:  You have science.  ::Heads for the Turbolift.::

Host FCO-Hines says:
<TO-Weller> CO:  Aye Sir.  We have been waiting for your call.  We are on our way.  Who will we be with?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CSO: I'll bring along MO Aeris.  She's already waiting for us.

Host FCO-Hines says:
CO:  Yes Sir, my staff is ready at your command.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TO Weller: Chief Logan and Doctor Talora.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Enters the Turbolift, and waits for the doctor.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Steps into the TL with the CSO::

Host FCO-Hines says:
<TO-Weller>  CO:  We will meet them at the shuttle Sir.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  I’ll keep my comm badge open at all times, Captain.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: And we'll keep a constant lock.  First priority, if you don't see signs of the Away Team, is to ensure the area is ready for us to come down.

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
::Takes Science station and continues her study of the area the base camp is in::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  We'll get the area secured and advise when ready.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods and COM's MO Aeris to meet us in the Shuttlebay::
CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Watches the TL door close and orders it to the Shuttlebay.::

Host FCO-Hines says:
CO:  Sir, I am going down to the flight bay to make sure all is ready, with your permission?

SO_Maryanne_Bright says:
::Reading something about large meat eating plants existing on this planet and is now afraid to go to her quarters to water her African violet plant::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Granted.

Host FCO-Hines says:
CO:  thank you Sir.  ::nods to her replacement to take over the helm::

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