USS Cherokee 11308.11 Diplomacy Part 6

Starring
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer and Sheriff-Akhey
 Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Finney, and Mortanna 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
 Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora
Jon Benson as CEO_Lt_Salor
 Topper Loghry as CTO_Q’ten
  Bruce Oriani as CSO_LtCmdr_Starr

Absent
None

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11308.11, Captain Ayidee recording.  The ship is currently giving a tour to the head of the Neuvena settlement, First Citizen Mortanna.  I had hoped it woudl provide a sense of security for her but it seems to be not working as I had hoped.

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Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
::waiting to see the security offices, brig, and personnel::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::With tour, leading the group towards the Turbolift.:: All: If you will follow me, we will head to the Security offices next.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::watches as the tour leaves, he turns to Tibbitts::   Tibbitts: How much longer till the diagnotic is complete?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Following in back of the CO and VIPs, with CTO and CMO::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Walks along with the tour:: Mortanna: I have a question for you, if you'd be open to answering.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Tibbitts> CEO: Another 15 minutes and it should be complete. sir

Host Mortanna says:
CO: Very well, Captain.  
CMO: Yes...Doctor, right?  Yes, the science officer wasn't with us.  Yes?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Thinks - Uh oh baby's got her claws out.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: <whispering> Now I'll get to show them what's waiting for them should they try any funny business with the ship.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Whispering:: CTO: Just be careful, don't want to start a political incident and make things worse here.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: Mortanna: I'm very eager to make sure all parties concerned are satisfied, is there medical attention that is required down on the surface?

Host Mortanna says:
CMO: There are a few issues, but our remaining citizens are fairly healthy.  Our Medical facility is handling things well.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods respectfully and stays quiet::

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
CMO:  I am sure those that were hurt would feel a lot better with your looking at them.  ::smiles::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Leads the group into the Turbolift.::  TL: Deck 5, Security office.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: Personally, I can't wait until we can begin to discuss things.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Smiles:: Sheriff: Why thank you, sheriff.

Host Mortanna says:
CNS: Yes, there is much to discuss.  But we will get to that.  Your presence, even if temporary, pushes the "need" back a bit.

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
CMO:  I would be happy to show you around once we are on the surface.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  *OPS*: When are we going to begin transporting the cargo we have?  We’ve been here over an hour.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: I'm anxious to learn of your concerns and offer suggestions, Ma'am.  I wasn't introduced.  I'm Wally Daniels, the ship's counselor, at your service.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Cargo bay crewman> ::looks to Keller as he calls to OPS::   Keller: You getting bored?

Host Mortanna says:
CNS: Nice to meet you... ::Checks collar.::  Ensign.  I believe the concerns are fairly simple, but we will get to that soon enough.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  Crewman: Just getting bored. Dont know why I got stuck sitting here waiting.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Sheriff: I'm afraid the Doctor will be busy later, duty calls.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Exits the Turbolift and heads towards Security.::  CTO: Ensign, I believe this is your bailiwick?

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
::turns and looks at the CNS, raising his eyebrows::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<crewman>   ::laughs::  Kelller:   Yea, now you know the life of the poor cargo bay personnel.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*Keller*:  You mean the supplies haven't been delievered yet?  I was under the assumption that they were needed upon arrival.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: Yes, Ma'am, I'm glad our presence eases your need.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Smiles at the Sheriff, politely::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  *OPS*: No, I havn't received any coordinates yet.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir. Not sure what a "bailiwick" is though.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
Sheriff: Perhaps that would be prudent. ::Hears the CNS:: CNS: Becoming aquainted with the people here might shed some light on the situation. After all, staying in the dark never helped anyone, right?

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
::turns to hide a smile at the Klingon's reply::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*Keller*:  Have you checked the computer? I am fairly sure the necessary coordinates are there.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
ALL: Ladies and gentlemen, these are the ship’s security offices, and the brig.  It is from here that I am able to ensure the safety of this ship and her crew.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Trying to look and sound professional::  CMO: Right, Doctor, of course.  ::Biting his lip::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  ::double checks the Transporter computer::   *OPS*: Nothing there, just a record of the delegation arriving, but forwarding coordinents for cargo.  I don’t think they want the supplies were the bodies came from.

Host Mortanna says:
CTO: Is this where you defend the ship from?  I thought that was from the Bridge?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Pretending to be interested in the brig cells::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Smiles at the CNS and subtly takes his hand and gives it a light squeeze::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  ::looks back the crewman::   Crewman: If it’s that bad, I can have you assigned to scrubbing the inside of the Nacelles.  We are always short handed for that task.

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
CTO:  The brig looks quite sufficient.  Have you had cause to use it?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Mortanna: I do man a tactical station on the bridge. This is mainly where we hold prisoners.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*Keller*:  I'm sending the coordinates now.  ::forwards the previously delievered coordinates again to the transport terminal::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Singing with his mind's voice - "I shot the Sheriff..."::

Host Mortanna says:
CTO: I understand, thank you.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
.<Keller>  ::the console beeps::  *OPS*: Just received.  Beginning the transport of all the cargo. Should take about half an hour to complete.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Sheriff: The brig is used very little, because we have very few incidents on board this ship.  The entire crew knows what is expected of them and they toe the line.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Squeezes lightly back and releases.  He decides it's best to give her some space.  Goes to stand near the CTO::

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
CTO:  I wasn't referring to the crew, I meant outsiders.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*Keller*:  Excellent. Let me know how the supplies are received by the population, especially that special FIRST in line crate.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Sheriff: The few times that it has been used during my tenure with this ship it held enemy combatants.

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
CMO:  When we get to the surface, I will take you to the clinic first.  I am sure you want to see those that might need a little more help than we might provide.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods and with a serious tone:: Sheriff: I take my job seriously.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Crewman>  Keller:  No thank you, I’ll be fine moving cargo around.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  *CEO*: Chief, shall I go to the surface to assist with the cargo move on the planet side?

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
*Keller*: Standby.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Sheriff/ Mortanna: While we do handle most of the Federation's defenses, Starfleet's primary role is more exploration and representing the Federation.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
*CO*: Captain, permission to send down an engineering staff to assist with the cargo transport?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Permission granted, Lieutenant.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  ::awaits word before transporting anything.::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
*Keller*: You may proceed.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees CMO talking to Sheriff and dies a little inside.  Looking interested in CTO's informative information::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  Crewman: Man the Transport, I’m heading down to the surface to oversee the planet side.

Host Mortanna says:
CO: Given recent history, perhaps a little less exploring and a little more defending is in order?

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Crewman>   Keller; Lucky you.  ::takes the control for the cargo transport::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::bites his tongue::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks around at Mortanna and just waits for the CO's response::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: We are a ship of exploration, First Citizen.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  *OPS*: Commander, Site to site transport to the cargo transport location for my self. I will be overseeing the delivery on the planet side.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Mortanna: We fight when there is a need.  However, we as an organization and as a Federation always believe that Diplomacy is the best defense.  There are exceptions, but if you use your sword to say hello you seldom get a friendly hello in response.

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
Mortanna:  That remark was totally uncalled for.  The Captain has told you every ship was needed to surpress their advances.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Well said, Sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*Keller*:  Understood. Keep me up-to-date on the delivery of the supplies.

Host Mortanna says:
Sheriff/ CO: I understand the concept, but in practice it does not seem to have worked well of late.  The Borg, the Dominion, the Vroa...when do "exceptions" become a pattern?

Host Finney says:
Mortanna: About the same time one stops looking at the big picture because they are too focused on their own issues.  ::Glares.::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  Crewman: I’ll call you to begin Transporting.  ::waits to be transported::

Host Mortanna says:
Finney: As one who's job it is to represent our planet, not the entire Federation, that comment explains why you are being recalled.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks to the CO:: CO: Perhaps the tour is over sir? It seems that our conversation seems to be breaching on why we're all here?

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<crewman>  Keller: Understood.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Mortanna: You should feel lucky to even still be here! Despite all of those examples the Federation has remained. We have successfully defended the Federation, and sacrificed a great deal in doing so!

ACTION:  Keller transports down to the surface.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks at everybody:: All: Perhaps the brig is not the most appropriate place for this discussion.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I do believe it may be time to sit and put all cards on the table, Sir.

Host Mortanna says:
CTO: Luck?  I suppose so, half of us survived.  I could have taken my husband's place.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CMO: Why not?  We'll have a shorter distance to walk.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@<Keller> ::looks around seeing if anyone is around befpre he starts transporting stuff down.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Yes, perhaps this tour was in error.  Should we move on to the planet?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Perhaps a cooling off period is in order, Sir.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Mortanna: And what, might I be asking, are your issues? I mean why under your's and the Sheriff's "leadership", can't they "play nice in the sandox"? Says something for the leadership, or lack thereof, I'll tell you what

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
CO:  I agree Captain, maybe we should continue this conversation on the surface.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Mortanna:  Starfleet held out against the Borg, We defeated the Dominion, we managed to stop the Vroa, and yet you still complain!

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Holds her hand to her forehead:: CSO: Remember, Respect, commander.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@<Melkat> Keller: Greetings, either you're from the Cherokee or I had waaayyyy too much to drink last night.  Pleasure to meet you, Frank Melkat, formerly of the USS Winnifred.

Host Mortanna says:
CO: Perhaps that is best, Captain.  I'm not sure what we hoped to accomplish here but I don't believe we did so.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@<Keller>  ::walks to the man speaking::  Melkat: Greetings to you also. I am Ensign Keller, 2nd in engineeing of the USS Cherokee.  I am about to begin transporting down your supplies. I have my crewman standing by when you are ready.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CMO: I'll try.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CSO: Thank you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*All*: Any who are preparing to head to the surface, we are heading to Transporter Room 2 now.
All: This way.  ::Leads the party back to Transporter Room 2.::

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
CSO:  When we get to the surface, perhaps you could analyze the ore there and some uses it could be put to?  

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Follows along::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Follows the pack::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::With a low growl and an evil glare directed at Mortanna, falls in behind the rest of the group::

Host Mortanna says:
Sheriff: Melkat figured out a use.  That mining guy thinks it could really help us.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@<Melkat> Keller: We've got a storage area set up just over there in that building.  It's wide open inside.  Cherokee, that's a New Orleans, right?  Winnifred was an Ambassador.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Sheriff: If you'd like. ::taps Combadge:: McMasters: Meet me in Transporter Room 2 with Ore Extraction Kit 12.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
<McMasters> CSO: Ore extraction Kit 12. Aye, Sir. Transporter Room 2.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@<Keller>  Melkat: Let’s head over there so we can begin transport.  ::begins walking to the building::   Yes it is a New Orleans class. Very remarkable ship.  I’ve fallen in love with it.  I’ve heard of the Winnifred, that’s an old ship, old class.  Very reliable.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Resists sighing as the group enters Transporter Room 2.::  Mortanna: Given the results of this tour, would you like to get to the meat of the issue while one of your other citizens shows my staff around?

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::arrives at Transporter Room 2, meets McMasters who hands him the kit, then McMasters leaves to resume his duties::

Host Mortanna says:
::Thinks.::  CO: Yes, that may be best.  We can have a group discussion once your staff has an idea what we have down there.

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
CO:  Captain I would be happy to do that.

Host Mortanna says:
Sheriff: That might be best.  Thank you for volunteering.  Not sure if Melkat will have the time with all the supplies incoming.

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
::steps up on the pad and moves to the back leaving room for everyone else::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@<Keller>  ::taps his combadge::  *Crewman* Cargo bay 1. I am approaching a structure. It has been requested we transport to inside the building.  You may begin.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps on the pad as First Citizen and Representative follow.::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Steps onto a pad::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Steps onto pad::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<crewman>  ::activates the transporter pad for the first shipment of supplies.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::steps onto Pad with the CO and the others::

ACTION:  The crew and the representatives from Neuvena 4 beam down to the surface.

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
::takes a deep breath, glad to be on the surface again::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Looks around at his new surroundings::

Host Mortanna says:
::Materializes, then shakes shoulders a bit.::  CO: How long does it take for your people to get used to that?  Feels like...I'm not sure what it feels like, actually.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Rematerializes on Neuvena IV and takes a good look around at the surroundings::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks around quietly::

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
ALL:  If all of you will come with me, except the Captain and the First Citizen, I will begin a tour down here.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Mortanna: You get used to it.  It is a great tool.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: Spiders crawling all over you?

Host Mortanna says:
CO: I have my office just up the road.  Will that work?

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>:: him and Melkat just make it to inside the building as the first shipment materializes inside::  Melkatt: Ah,  just in time.  The first shipment has arrived.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Mortanna: That will be fine, First Citizen.
CMO: You have charge of the Away Team.  Let me know if there are any issues, please.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CO: Aye, sir. ::Turns:: Sheriff: Lead the way.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@<Tibbitts>  CEO: Diagnostic complete, everything is in order.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@Tibbitts: Very good. I’ll handle switching back over to main power.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Walks with Mortanna towards her office, a small building at the edge of a storage yard.::

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
ALL:  If you will follow me, our town is not very big, but each building has a purpose like every town does.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@*OPS*: I am about to transfer back to warp power from the backups.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Thinks he should stay with CO, but goes with the Sheriff and the others::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@*CEO*:  Understood.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Sheriff: Excuse me Sheriff, but is First Citizen Mortanna always so... prickly?

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@::rerouts power and places the entire ship back on to warp power::

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
CTO:  You might say that Ensign.  Believe it or not, she was being nice.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: She sounds like a woman who knows what she wants.  I just wish we knew.

Host Finney says:
CTO: She is focussed.  She seems to have grown worse over the last few years while I was on Earth.  Used to be just a few of us she treated like that.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  ::goes to the cargo pile and picks up a package OPS had ready for the first shipment and holds it out to Melkat::  Melkat: I believe this is for a set of twins? I was told to make sure this got delivered.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Sheriff/CNS/Finney: She sounds like a woman who has designs on my ship.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Waves her hand:: All: Shall we?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Sheriff/CNS/Finney: She was practically already picking out new curtains.

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
ALL:  As we move up the street, this is our meeting hall.

Host Finney says:
CTO: I don't think it goes that far.  Your crew is what?  A few hundred?  Even with our youngsters we couldn't crew that size ship.  Maybe she wants you assigned, but I think your ship is safe from her.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Maybe her 'prickliness' is due to her 'need' for help for her people, it's more desperation than aggrevation.

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
::walks to the door and opens it for them to take a peek inside::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CTO: This is their chance at a tour. We'll discuss everything later. ::Listens to the Sheriff::

Host Finney says:
CNS: It is a focus.  Irvine always had a knack for toning her down.  Well, for keeping her calm.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looks inside.  Thinks - Yup, its a meeting hall::

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
ALL:  The next building, as you can see is very small.  That is my office.  We have only one cell in it.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@<Crewman>  ::signals the bridge the first shipment made it.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Looks inside, notices its very utilitarian, no fancy frills::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Finney: Yeah, how'd he do it?

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
::begins walking to the next building::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Keeps walking along::

Host Finney says:
<Melkat> Keller: Most of the children are in school right now.  We can have it delivered unless you'd rather take it yourself?

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
::opening the door for the others to look at his very small office::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::CMO: I should have worn my running shoes.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Sheriff: I would imagine that a colony made up of mostly researchers and scientists, it must stay pretty quiet around here... most of the time.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@<Keller>  Melkat: You can have it delivered. I got too much to do here.   Let’s get this moved to make room for the next shipment.

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
CTO:  Yes thank God it does... only had a couple of incidents and that was due to too much drinking.  ::smiling::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Smiles:: CNS: I'll remind you next time, then.

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
ALL:  The majority of people here are farmers...

Host Finney says:
<Melkat> Keller: Very good.  I'll send it right over.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::trying to be polite as the CMO asked:: Sheriff: If ya'll only be gotten one jail cell, where do you be putting the rest of those that be breaking the law?  Do they all be going into one cell?  Get I might crowded in 'dere, wouldn't it be?

Host Finney says:
All: One researcher, a Terraforming expert from Starfleet.  Used to spend weeks on end in orbit.    Gelpham I think it was.  My Lurian is a bit rusty at best.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@<Crewman>  ::just finished helping the staff load the cargo pad for the next shipment::   *Keller*: Ready here with the next load.

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
CSO:  Thankfully, we have had no other trouble.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CSO: In my admittedly very little experience with farmers , they don't seem to have a lot of time to get into any sort of trouble.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  *OPS* Special package delivered.

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
ALL:  If you you will follow me, we will go to the largest building in town.  It is our school, which we are quite proud of.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Sheriff: So other than the fighting that be going on, cause ya'll be thinking that ya'll got forgetted by the Federation, ya'll don't got no problems?  Is this what you be tell me?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@*Keller*:  Good, My Twins will love to hear.  They would also love to hear how the kids liked the gifts.

Host Sherifff-Akhey says:
CSO:  No, we are a very quiet settlement.  Maybe as we grow, it might change, but I am hoping it won't.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Sheriff: I wouldn't mind getting to meet some of the children.  I bet it was especially hard on them, the attack, I mean.  Maybe I could help them to cope better.

Host Finney says:
CSO/ CTO: Depends on the farmers.  I've met a few who can really get the cows tippin' and the flagons drained, but here we were sparsley populated at best.  Even before...

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  *OPS*: They are in school at the moment, and I can’t get away. Plus don’t want to disturb them. But the package is being delivered to the school.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
Sheriff: I'd still like to get to the Medical Facilities, if we have the time.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@*Keller*:  Well, maybe a little distraction can help with learning.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::Outloud, looking around:: Talk about your "Little House on the Prairie"

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