USS Cherokee 11208.26 Animal Impulse Part 1

Starring
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer and Adm-Alexander 
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Jon Benson as CEO_LtJg_Salor
 Andrew Cotterly as CMO_LtJg_Talora
Topper Loghry as CTO_Q’ten
Jeremy Thacker as TO_Ens_Rowe

Absent
None

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11208.26, Captain Ayidee recording.  The ship has been ordered to the newly established settlement of New California to investigate a series of incidents with wildlife interfering with the operations of the colony.  So far, the creatures have proven difficult for the settlers to contain and are pushing the colony's resources to the limit.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge.::  All: All departments, report readiness for departure.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge::  COM:  SB33:  This is the USS Cherokee requesting permission depart.

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
::on the bridge furiously tapping at his console:: CTO: Everything seems to be checking out, surprise surprise.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Just sent request for permission to depart.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CO: Tactical is all go.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: We are on ship’s power, ready to detach.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
%<Starbase OPS> COM:  Cherokee:  Permission granted.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge::  COM:  SB33:  Understood.  Stay Safe.  Cherokee out.
CO:  We have permission to depart.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Starbase 33 have retracted the docking clamps and have returned power to us.  Permission to leave space dock?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Standing on the bridge, watching as we start moving.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Bring us out on thrusters.  Increase to impulse after we have cleared the station traffic radius.

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
::scans the ship for any lifeforms that shouldn't be on the Cherokee::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Moves over to Science and takes the station.::

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
CO: Aye Sir!  ::taps her console and moves the Cherokee out on thrusters::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::monitoring the ship's systems::

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
::moves out of space dock, and turns the Cherokee around for her next mission::  
CO:  Moving to the outer markers.

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
::leans over into whispering distance:: CTO: You think we'll get to shoot something this time around?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ TO/ CEO: I know it's early, but during the trip I'd like a few ideas on dealing with animal life forms that we can have ready when we arrive.  Sonic deterrents, energy fences, that sort of thing.  Work together and try to come up with a few ideas.

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
::nudges the CTO with his elbow after he hears the CO:: CTO: I heard "shoot stuff" in that did you?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Keep it smooth and easy.  It isn't a race here.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Turns:: CO: There's also sedating them. Tranquilizers and such.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
TO: One can only hope.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CO: It would help if we knew what sort of wildlife we were to be dealing with sir.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Something will be worked out sir, without harming the creatures I am sure.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Aye Sir.  I haven't hit a marker yet Sir.  ::chuckling::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: To be honest, I'd rather just get the creatures to move on without our getting too close.  Leave nature to her own devices as much as we can, but yes, sedation is another option we should prepare for.

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
::scoffs at the CMO:: CMO: Tranquilizers wear off my dear doctor. ::pats the Phaser strapped to his waist:: CMO: Phasers don't.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Studying what the difference is, whether behavioral or physical, it would help us to figure out what we're dealing with. ::Glares at the TO:: Killing them wont solve the problem.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
::agrees with the CMO::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
All: It would help to know what sort of problems the creatures are doing to better work up a plan of action.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
OPS:  What do you think?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods to the CEO::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Information on the creatures is rather limited.  They seem to have a knack for moving through the local foliage the colonists and their limited "defense force" can not match.

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
CO: Sir, the Cherokee's defense force can handle whatever situation we may find ourselves in. ::nudges the CTO chuckling quietly::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Rolls her eyes at the TO's comment::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: There are numerous reports from various colonists, they do not seem to have a well established CoC.  Fences broken down, monitoring equipment toppled and, in a few cases, broken.  Some of their livestock loosed from their pens.  Normally would be classified as "natural encounter", but Starfleet wants to find a way to cut them down enough so the colony can grow.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, "cut them down" meaning what?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
aFCO:  I think the creatures are scared of the intruders.  They are more than likely looking for some understanding of the intruders of their territory.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Seems to me they just need better equipment.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
::is an animal lover and doesn't like the way this discussion is going::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
OPS: Or most likely defending their territory.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
OPS:  I agree.  It might just be a territory thing.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CMO:  Exactly.  What would you do if there were intruders in your territory?  You would defend what is yours.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: That is likely possible, but we also will attempt to see if we can help the colony without putting undue strain on the local population.  To paraphrase a child, "They were there first".

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Perhaps we might just need to move the colonists and the problem is solved.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
aFCO/OPS: Perhaps there wasn't enough study done before the colony was established.  There may be more then just animals being a problem.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CEO: That insinuates that they are intelligent, or perhaps even sentient.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CEO/aFCO:  Maybe, maybe not.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CEO: I'm hoping that they did some studies. Having a control group would help detect the differences.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CTO:  So is a targ, chief.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Study isn't actual operation.  Can't study a population's effect on an area with a simulation.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Not necessarily... think of wolves back on earth.
ALL:  Most animals mark their territory...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Sentient or not, that is true.  It is easy to tell when sentients are in an area.  Just look for the buildings and technology.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Have those been reported Sir?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Just the colony itself.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, we are out the outer markers, orders Sir?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: One quarter impulse until clear of the gravity wells, then Warp 1 to the system's edge.  Once clear of the system Engage at Warp 5.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CMO: Sometimes some one will rush things to get things done.  I have seen it happen before.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods::

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Aye Sir.  ::changes to1/4 impulse::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
aFCO:  It could just be a something simple like the colony was built on their breeding grounds, or something.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I agree... I don't like thinking about using violence until we know more about what we are dealing with.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO/ CMO: How do you simulate how an animal studied for a few weeks in a natural environment will react to a set of variables, in a town, they've never seen?  Computer simulations have limits.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
aFCO: I'm glad someone is thinking outside the holster.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
::turns and grins at the CMO::

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
::rolls his eyes at the CMO:: CTO: Doctors never have any fun, do they?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Basic animal instinct. Look for anomalies. Plus, if there's any data on any animals from before these incidents, it makes it a bit easier.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, going to warp 5 now Sir.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::An evil smile comes across her face and threats.:: TO: You want to see me having fun?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Let's bring them up, the results of the studies.  Perhaps there will be some clues in there.
aFCO: Very good, engage.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
::engages warp 5::  CO:  Done sir!

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
::flexes the muscles in his chest and stands straight:: CMO: Is that a threat doctor?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Bring up New California preliminary study menu, existing life forms sub menu.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Shrugs and turns away and starts bringing up the data.:: TO: Besides, I could destroy you any day. ::Smiles and focuses on her work.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO/ TO: Relax, both of you.  I don't know what's come up between you two but it isn't going to continue on my ship.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.  ::does as asked.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Aye, Capon.

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
::turns red in the face:: CO: Aye sir, my apologies sir.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::wonders if this is how humans show interest in each other,  still confused on all the human emotions and mannerisms.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: The beings they are reporting are called the "Yogi", apparently after some old earth creatures.  Initial reports say...::Taps controls and brings up the right sub file.::  Here it is.  Social creatures, pack animals, omnivorous, migratory.
CMO: What kind of information would you like on them?  Not sure what you are looking for.

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
::motions the CEO over to his console:: CEO: Sir, take a look at this, I don't think it's anything to be concerned about but there was a very small power spike in the offline Phaser bank when we went to warp.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CO: So they follow the food sources?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Has the same data in front of her at Science.:: CO: We need to establish whether this is normal for them or if it's an outside influence...

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::steps over the TO::  TO: I will look into it.

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
CEO: Thank you sir, I don't think it's anything to worry about.  I just wanted you to know.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Or move on to look for new ones.  Leave sections "in fallow" as farmers say perhaps.

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
CTO/CO: The solution may be as simple as making another food source more appealing.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::moves back to the main engineering wall and pulls up the Phaser control system and locks out the specific Phaser pallet::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: If what is normal, the migration or their actions with the settlement?  Of course the settlement is an "outside influence", but not sure what you mean.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Their actions with the settlement specifically. ::Sighs:: There should be some basic data on these creatures. No colony would just be sent down there without making sure it's safe.  Besides, if the only issue is the settlement itself, we really don't need to go over there. Just tell Starfleet to move the colony as it's unsafe for habitat.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CTO/TO: The Phaser pallet in the engineering section has been disabled until it can be repaired.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CMO:  Perhaps the settlement was inadvertently placed in the middle of the Yogi's migration route?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: That is the last option, but one we'd rather avoid.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CMO: If that is the case then the problems would be temporary, although recurring.

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
CEO: Always something when you leave Starbase huh?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Do you mean interactions with other creatures?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Precisely. If they're interactions with other creatures are typically peaceful, then a peaceful settlement that isn't interfering with their habitat would cause these problems.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
*Keller*: Prepare to replace the engineering section Phaser pallet, sector 12 on the grid.  When we reach the planet and all is well, get it done.

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
CO: Sir, I actually agree with the CMO here, we could be dealing with some sort of disease or worse.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Blinks in total surprise, before narrowing her eyes again::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
<Keller> *CEO*: I see that, but I don't understand. It's overloaded and needed replacing when we were in space dock. I'll take care of it and have a new pallet ready.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Computer: Map of New California, noted expanse of Yogi highlighted.  Note other creatures larger than 1 meter and, let's say 30 kilograms.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
::leans over and whispers to OPS:  Change of attitudes?

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
AFCO/CTO/TO: Keep in mind if we encounter any hostiles, we do not have Phasers on our underside.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::whispers back to aFCO::  aFCO:  Who knows?

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
::whispers again to OPS:  Glad the CO wasn't slapping my wrist!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Your question is a valid one.  Computer showing they are the only creature of any noticeable size in their area.  Apex predator so to speak.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::whispers back to aFCO::  aFCO:  Exactly. Just relax and watch the show.  ::smiles::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Thinks that we could load the TO to compensate for the Phaser bank.::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Phaser emitter on the bow of sector 12 engineering section is to remain offline until an EVA can be preformed for replacement. It can be done once we reach the planet.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
::whispers::  OPS:  Want to take bets on who wins?  ::turning and grinning at her::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods to the CO:: CO: I'd need to scan them a lot closer to see if there are any anomalies. I'm sure there are similar species that we have data on.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::whispers back to aFCO::  aFCO:  I'll pass.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Noted.  Overlapping fields of fire can minimize any gaps if needed.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CO: Or just stick someone in an EVA suit out there with Phaser rifle ::grins::

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
::suddenly has the feeling everyone is talking about him::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I think we'll stick with overlapping fire fields.  Hard to get an EVA sniper to hold on...or get a Type III through an enemy's shields.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Smiles and just watches her screen at science.::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CO: Magnetic boots.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: It could help the holding on, but still, Type III's against Starship shields are not a fair test.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: How about using ramming speed with them out front?

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: That could be a serious matter, I do not understand why making,:: pauses:: jokes makes it better?

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CO: Sure it is.  The bad guys would be laughing so hard they'd be unable to fight back.

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
::turns to the CMO:: All: You all can't be serious...right?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Laughs lightly and turns back to her work.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Do I have a crew full of martyrs?

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CMO:  Ramming speed?  You hung around my father just a little too much didn't you?

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
TO: I always thought Klingon minds were simple, but this is really proving a point.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CTO: Both universes, no less. There really wasn't much of a difference either. ::Smiles::

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
CEO: Does battering ram count as a warrior’s death?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Don't include me in that category, Sir.  ::glares at the CTO, CEO, and TO.::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
TO: Klingon philosophy states, as a last resort, both opponents shall die a glorious death, so yes it is.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: If they are in good ramming position, we have front facing Phasers at full strength!  Not to mention rear facing overlap of Phasers to cover the area and full photons.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
ALL: If all else fails, just hit 'em with a hammer.

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
::trying to fight back the thought everyone was talking about him::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Sits down.::  All: I hope that we don't require working brains on this mission if we're dead set on ramming...

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CO: Unlike my father, sir, I am not as fond of ramming speed as some may think.

ACTION:  The Cherokee comes into the New California system.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, we are in the New California system.

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
::starts scanning the system with tactical sensors::

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, slow to impulse?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Bring us to impulse, lay in a course to synchronous orbit over the settlement.
OPS: Hail the settlement, let them know we've arrived.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Aye Sir ::following the Captain’s orders::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::down in engineering overseeing the preparation of the new pallet to be installed:

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Quick scan of the system, make sure no unexpected guests are in the area.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Dozing at the Science station on the bridge::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
::Begins tactical scans of the system::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  N.CA.: This is the USS Cherokee.  We have come in answer to your current situation.

TO_Ens_Rowe says:
::jams his finger on the console, turns to the CMO, thinks carefully and decides silence is probably best::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Shakes her head and begins her own scans of the planet::

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