Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 11209.16 Animal Impulse Part 3
Starring
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer and Administrator 
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee and Deputy_Dawg
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Jon Benson as CEO_LtJg_Salor
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_LtJg_Talora
Topper Loghry as CTO_Q’ten

Absent
 Jeremy Thacker as TO_Ens_Rowe

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11209.16, Captain Ayidee recording.  We have arrived in orbit of New California and I am about to lead my Away Team to the surface to meet with the colony leaders and, with luck, start finding a solution to the planet's issues with local wildlife.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Transporter Room, preparing to go down.::  CNS: Ensign, you are early.  Did you even have a chance to find your quarters yet?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Moves quickly towards the nearest TL with her med. kit at her side::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
::checks and makes sure he's got his meq'leth and his Phaser settings are on heavy stun::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::In transporter room, looking at the control panel, over the transporter chief's shoulder::  CO: Yes, Sir. I just dropped my things off.  I was anxious to get going.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::in the corridor, just outside the Transporter Room, she enters the Transporter Room ready for business::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Goes to stand on transporter pad::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she steps on the Transporter Pad::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Enters the TL:: Computer: Transporter Room. ::Waits patiently::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
::Steps up on the transporter pad:: ALL: Let's kick this pig.

Host Administrator says:
<TLChief>  CO:  Sir, I have the coordinates and I am ready to beam you down.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Standing in the back::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps on the pad.::  Chief: Then beam us down.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Is it pigs that are causing the problem?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Steps off the TL and moves down the hallway towards the TR::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: Something called Yogis.  I have no idea what they are.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I believe they call the creatures "Yogi's" or some such.  Not sure if it's the local equivalent of a pig or not.

Host Administrator ACTION:  The AT is beamed to the surface. (Transporter.wav)

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Walks into the Transporter Room in time to see the Away team beam down without her.:: Self:: Ah, I see...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO/CO: Hmmm, I wonder if it’s as easy as who was there first?

Host Administrator says:
<TL Chief>  CMO:  Step on the pad.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Frowns and steps onto an empty pad and crosses her arms and waits::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Feels the Transporter process and materializes.::  CNS: Possible, but I am hoping that we can do a kind of "compromise" and let the animals continue their existence.

Host Administrator  (Transporter.wav)

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Rematerializes::  Self: Whoa!  Head rush.

ACTION:  A man stands in the distance, watching the AT appear.  It is the Colony Administrator.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
::Quickly looks around to assess the situation after materializing::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Huh?  Oh, yes, Sir.  The animals, as the indigenous species should have rights.

Host Administrator says:
::waiting to see which of the people is the Captain::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Materializes a few feet away from the rest of the away team and remains silent as she walks up to join them.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I am hoping they can be dealt with without harming them AND without having to hinder the colonist, but we will see what we have.  ::Steps towards the Administrator.::  
Administrator: Greetings, I am Captain Ayidee of the USS Cherokee, and this is my crew.  Commander Nash, Operations Chief, Doctor Talora, Chief Medical Officer, Ship’s Counselor Ensign Daniels, and Cadet Q'ten, currently head of Tactical.
CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees a lady in blue, has a flashback::

Host Administrator says:
CO:  Captain, nice to meet all of you.  Thank you for picking up the medical supplies we needed.  It seems the antibiotics have worked very well.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Nods cordially to the Administrator::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods quietly::
Host CO_Ayidee says:
Administrator: Do your doctors need any assistance with the treatment?  Doctor Talora has several talented physicians working with her if you need assistance.

Host Administrator says:
CO:  The extra folks would be welcome just to administer the shots.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Hears the CO introduce crew.  Now he knows the lady in blue is the CMO.  He looks over at her::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Doctor, can you have a few doctors join us down here to assist?  You can  have them assist the doctors or go to assist yourself as you desire.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Blinks at the Captain:: CO: Aye.... ::Walks away a bit to give her orders to the MO's on the ship.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Administrator: I was thinking my Tactical Officer could take a tour of your facilities perimeter while you give us a run down of what has been happening, if that is all right with you?

Host Administrator says:
CO:  Certainly Captain.  I can have someone accompany him if you like.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
Administrator: Yes I'd like to know what it is I'm to be dealing with.

Host Administrator says:
CTO:  The native animals are bear-like CTO.  They have not attacked us, but have caused considerable damage to property.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Walks away to assist the doctors in administering shots to patients::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: No person has been injured by Yogi bear, just property damage.  How about picnic baskets, any thefts?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Picnic baskets?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Administrator: I just got on the boat and I'm afraid I'm not up to speed on the situation.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
Administrator: So it could be something as simple as these yogis are looking for enough food to survive the winter.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::suppresses a little chuckle::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Maybe they're hungry.  Animals know, people always have food around them.

Host Administrator says:
CTO:  They have gone after some of the livestock and crops on the fringes of the colony, but as I said, there has been equipment damage as well.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Ah, good question, and seems like you and Cadet Q’ten agree on that point.
Adm: So the creatures are Omnivores?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looks over at the Klingon::  CO: Yes, Sir.

Host Administrator says:
CO:  It appears that way.  But they haven't eaten that much for concern.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CO: If these yogis are anything like bears on Earth, then they will be preparing to hibernate for the winter, and to survive they have to build up an adequate amount of body fat to last through the winter.  They're on an eating binge.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Administrator: As I understand it, this colony has been here six months.  Why are you just encountering the native population now?

Host Administrator says:
CTO:  I might tell you that with our meager patrols, they are doing most of the damage at night.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Nocturnal?  You think they are hunters or scavengers?

Host Administrator says:
CO:  Also, attacks have gone on for most of the time the colony has been here, since late winter,8 month year on this world, so 2 months per season.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS:  Again if they do behave like Earth bears then they are omnivorous.  They'll eat anything they can get.

Host Administrator says:
CNS:  They've been doing it for 5 months, but they have been growing more damaging, especially to the equipment they find and knock over or otherwise break.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Maybe, they were Hibernating, late winter is when they wake up and they are hungry.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
Administrator:  When they wake from their hibernation in the spring, they will be extremely hungry, not having eaten anything all winter, and the cycle will start all over again.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS/ CTO: Good points.  And if they found the "food source", they may continue to increase their interaction with it.

Host Administrator says:
CTO:  I am not sure they hibernate.  We haven't been here long enough to find out.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Administrator: You have to remember.  You are invaders to what has always been there home.

Host Administrator says:
CNS:  That is true, we need to find another alternative.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CO/Administrator:  You said they were bear like, so all we have to go on at the moment is earth bear behavior.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Adm: According to the Starfleet scouting of this planet, they don't quite hibernate, but are a lot less active in winter.  Is there any pattern to the equipment they attacked?  Perhaps it is "in their way" on the path to the food?

Host Administrator says:
CO:  There seems to be no pattern on the location.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
Adm:  I don't suppose any have been captured that could be studied.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
ALL: Maybe they are just showing their objection to your presence; some animals can be very territorial, including humanoids.

Host Administrator says:
CTO:  We don't have the ability to do this.  We are barely armed enough nor do we have any place to put one.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That would indicate more intelligence than the initial reports showed, but it is a possibility.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Walks back over to the away team::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, I think I have an idea to start with.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: What is it you would like to do?

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CO: Obviously this colony was located on these creatures traditional hunting grounds.  We have to make it less desirable for them. Make it so they will want to avoid the area and find other feeding grounds.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Not much intelligence is needed to be territorial, a bull will kick you out of its coral, a bird will defend its nest, they pee on stuff to mark their turf.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Perhaps bring in additional prey, preferably their natural food so they stop going after the livestock?
CNS: Ah, I understand.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Not birds, animals in general, like canines and felines.  ::Looks at CO and knows he just stepped in it.  Decides to shut up awhile::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Listens to the rundown on the situation::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Excellent analogy.

Host Administrator says:
CO:  Then how do you explain the damage to equipment when there are no animals near it?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Do you think you could locate one of the creatures with ship sensors and beam it up?  Without causing it harm obviously?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: No, Sir.  I mean, yes, Sir. I didn't mean... never mind.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
Administrator: Sir, are there any areas that these creatures visit more often than others?

Host Administrator says:
::shakes his head::  CTO:  None.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Adm: Accidents perhaps?  Counselor Daniels mentioned bulls before, perhaps they are just bulls in a Xindi store?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Smiles lightly::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
Admin:  As far as damage to equipment, I doubt that they are doing it on purpose. It's more of a side effect of scrounging, looking for food.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Administrator: No animals were near the stuff being damaged.  Are we sure it’s the Yogi's?  Perhaps someone made a judgement error.  Everyone make a little Boo-boo now and again.

Host Administrator says:
CO:  I don't think so.  Animals are not kept near equipment.
CTO:  They are at the perimeter of the colony.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Looks over and thinks, "The new Counselor just  used the phrase 'boo boo'?"::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
ALL: If it does turn out to be the yogis, perhaps there's a safe way to transfer them to an unpopulated, by people, place?

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
Admin: Just because there were no animals nearby doesn't mean there was no food. Perhaps a colonist left his lunch nearby, or discarded a piece of bread or something.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::suppresses yet another little chuckle, then looks to the CNS with a look to stop with the obscure references::

Host Administrator says:
CTO:  We have been very careful not to do that.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Gets a disapproving look from the OPS lady.  He looks apologetic::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Administrator: Then I think what we need to do is capture one of the creatures, see if we can study it without harming them, see what "makes them tick".  If we could map the equipment damages perhaps we can see a pattern over time.  It may not be food from the colony they are taking, but perhaps local food, or it's in a travel path.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
Admin:  Well if they are targeting equipment, then puts us in an entirely different playing field.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Any other ideas moving forward?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::shoots the CNS a don't do it again look::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
Admin:  If they are targeting equipment, then that suggests intelligence, possibly even sentience.
CO/Admin: Now we're dealing with Prime directive issues.

Host Administrator says:
CO:  I have a map in my office where the equipment was damaged.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Kicks the dirt and stuffs his hands into his pockets::

Host Administrator says:
CO:  Captain, if you will follow me please?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Mutters to herself:: Self: At least we're smarter than the average away team...::sighs quietly::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Administrator: Very good.
OPS: If you can, see if you can replace the colonies damaged equipment.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Follows CO and Administrator::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I'll see what I can do.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
::Dutifully follows the CO::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO/ CTO/ CNS: Go with one of their security and see if you can learn anything about the animals.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
::Stops in his tracks:: CO: Aye sir.

Host Administrator says:
::goes to his office waiting on the CO::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Thinks he screwed up.  The CO is shooing him away::  CO: Aye, Sir.

Host Deputy_Dawg says:
CTO/ CMO/ CNS: I can show you about if you want.
CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
Deputy: Lead the way

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Goes with the CTO and the lady in the blue uniform::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods and follows along with the deputy::

Host Deputy_Dawg says:
OPS: If you wanted you could come along as well. I have a list of the damaged equipment on this PADD...that's the right term, right?  Well, I have the list here and could show you a few of the places.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::takes the P.A.D.D.:: Deputy:  Yes, it is.  I appreciate the list, I would also need to see the damaged equipment.  For visual documentation purposes only.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
Dep-Dawg:  Has anyone actually seen one of these Yogis?  I mean are there at least picture or something?

Host Dep_Dawg says:
CTO: There are a few, and a lot of tracks.  Most are from early on, before they became a bit more...elusive.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
Dep Dawg: As they have become more elusive have the number of incidents decreased?

Host Dep_Dawg says:
All: The first item is just north of here.  It was damaged early, but hasn't been replaced as it was "outdated", an evaporator we used early to collect water until the purification system went online.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I told you how to catch a yogi, we need a picnic basket.  And then you'll need a tranquilizer gun.

Host Dep_Dawg says:
CTO: No, just became harder to track down and their incidents were more "sneaky", to quote the Sheriff.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::looks at the list and thinks that replacing the damaged equipment is doable::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: New California?  They should call this place Jellystone Park.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
Dep-Dawg:  The more I hear about these Yogis, the more I'm starting to think we're dealing with something more than just encroaching on an animals hunting grounds.

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