Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 11309.15 Diplomacy Part 9
Starring
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer and Sheriff-Akhey 
 Steve Weller as Rep_Finney 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
Jon Benson as CEO_Lt_Salor
 Topper Loghry as CTO_Q’ten
 Bruce Oriani as CSO_LtCmdr_Starr
 Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora
 Trent Worthington as FCO_Ltjg_Worthington

Absent
None

Captain's Log, Stardate 11309.15, Captain Ayidee recording.  While I meet with First Citizen Mortanna the crew is continuing their attempts to find out how the colony moral and situation is.  The more I hear, the more I believe that this dissatisfaction is not as widespread as we were led to believe.

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Host Rep_Finney says:
::With Cherokee crew, wondering where the "wide spread, pervasive feelings of rebellious dissatisfaction" are.::

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
@::In orbit on shuttle, scanning surface for the location of the away team.::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Makes her way back from the mill towards the away team::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::in the School yard with her children, Kiandra and Liam::

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
Finney:  I think we should proceed with the tour of the mines.

Host Rep_Finney says:
Sheriff: Yes, that would be best.  I'd like to see what they've done with them myself.  They were just holes in the ground when I was sent to Earth.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
#<McIntyre> *OPS*:  You have a surprise visitor on the was down in a shuttle.  Our new FCO is arriving to your location shortly.

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
@::Scanning completed, input coordinates and initiates landing procedures::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Having just broken a window, Wally's first instinct causes him to take off running when the rest of the kids he was playing soccer with did::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::working with colonists in the mines, teaching them how to support the ground as they go further in::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*McIntyre* :  Really?  ETA to my surprise?

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::standing by Miss Nash with the rest of the away team::

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
#<McIntyre> *OPS*: He should be there anytime now.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Runs into CMO coming back from the mill, not literally run into her just met up with.  Stops running::  CMO: Hi.  Fancy meeting you here. ::Looks guilty about something::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*McIntyre* :  Thank you.  I can't wait for my surprise.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Blinks at the CNS:: CNS: Umm...It's great to see you too...but why aren't you with the rest of the away team?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Ummm, I thought I'd go for a run?  ::Obviously lying.  He smiles at her::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::upon entering one of the new tunnels of the largest of the mines, Tricorder makes a distinctive warbling sound::

ACTION:  A Starfleet Shuttle lands just outside the school grounds.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::watches as the shuttle makes a landing::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::check Tricorder and raises his eyebrow::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she hears the shuttle landing and she turns towards it::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
ALL: This'll get the kids fired back up.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  ::at the Terraforming station, helping the Starfleet Technician make adjustments to the equipment.::

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
@::Finishes landing procedures and ground checklist. Grabs PADD and exits shuttle::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Just raises an eyebrow at him and takes his hand to lead him back to the away team:: CNS: I'm sure you can tell me all about your "run" over supper tonight.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
<Liam>  OPS:  What's going on, Mommy?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Liam: I don't know.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::follows the Tricorder signals until the warble turns into a steady tone, upon which he enters a large cavernous room with a bluish tint to it::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: If anyone asks, can I say I was with you at the time the incident occurred?  ::Smiles again, hopefully.  Now walking along side her::   ... and I have been anticipating our dinner.  It kind of has been preoccupying my thoughts.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Self: You gotta be kidding me.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she sees her surprise.::  FCO:  Trent? Is that you?

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
::approaches senior officer and hands PADD.:: OPS: Lieutenant Worthington, reporting as ordered, sir.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::sees the new face not knowing who he is Salor walks up to him to greet him.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
FCO:  Reported as ordered?  You mean you're back with us?  In that case, Welcome aboard.  ::takes the PADD::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::chips away at some rock, to find a distinctive blue stone under it:: Self: Kelbonite!

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Gives him a little smile:: CNS: Depends on the incident. ::Sees the team and walks up to them::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: I might have caused some minor property damage, nothing as bad as the Vroans did but...

Host Rep_Finney says:
<Miner> CSO: It's Kelbonite, sir.  We've started to mine it in hopes we can trade it.

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
OPS: My orders are to report to the commanding officer for assignment, sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::looks for the CMO::  FCO:  Over there.  ::points to him::  FCO: Good to see you again.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
:;scrapes some more rock:: Self: So that's why the Vroa never found them. 
Miner: You have no idea what you have here, do you?

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
#<McIntyre> *OPS*: Better late than never, we just got Mr. Worthington’s order to report.  ::chuckles::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Shakes head:: CNS: As long as I don't get the bill, I think I can cope. ::Turns:: Sheriff: The incident at the mill was due to a lax in safety precautions. The mechanisms that you use for safety were disabled for some strange reason. I'd advise to look into the others to avoid other incidents.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  Gelpham: Seems if you change the configuration like this… ::shows him on the panel::  the output would be increased by 10%,  Not much, but it would cut down the time needed.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*McIntyre* :  Of course, but I wouldn't change it for the universe.  Great surprise.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
CMO:  Yes Ma'am, and believe me they will be addressed.

Host Rep_Finney says:
<Miner> CSO: I've been told it's why the Vee Row Ah couldn't find us.  And if Mr. Melkat is right it might become a source of trade.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: Sheriff: Good to hear it. We're obviously not here for any inspection, but I hate to get those calls.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Goes back into work mode as the CMO speaks to the Sheriff.  Looks for Mister Salor::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
FCO:  Lieutenant, welcome.  ::nods to the new FCO::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Miner: Source of trade will be the least of your troubles if word gets out that you have it in natural abundance here.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
CMO:  I believe it would be good since all your crew are here now, to proceed to the mines for our tour.

Host Rep_Finney says:
<Gelham> Keller: Yeah, that could work.  Would still be "in specs" I think.

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
OPS: Aye Commander. ::makes way towards the CMO::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Excuse me, Doctor.  ::Sees CEO and goes to him::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller> Gelpham: Yes it would be.   But it don’t hurt to push it a little,  You know how those designers work. The ratings are always understated.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CNS: Of course.

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
CMO: If you are the one in command here, Lieutenant Worthington reporting for orders.

Host Rep_Finney says:
<Gelpham> Keller: Typically.  But at times we have to be careful, here we are needing to keep tight to rules to ensure our results as an experiment are valid.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Approaches CEO.  Speaks to him, being as discrete as he knows how::  CEO: Sir, have you got a minute?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks at the new FCO:: FCO: I am. I'm the CMO Talora Stradiot. Welcome aboard. I'm sure the Captain would like to meet you as well, but he's occupied at the moment.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  Gelpham: That’s understandable, don’t want things going down way out here.  Lets get working on this new calibration and update the network.

Host Rep_Finney says:
<Gelpham> Keller: Oh, it's not that.  The equipment is pretty redundantly backed up.  But we are trying something new, letting the colony come here and add to the Oxygen buildup with agriculture.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::sees the FCO is preoccupied, the CNS gets his attention::   CNS: What may I do for you Counselor?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
FCO: At the present moment, we're merely on a tour of this settlement. Our goal is to assess the attitudes of the colonists.

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
CMO: Well shall I assist your operations here or would you prefer I return to the ship?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO: I'd like to talk friend to friend, if I may?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
FCO: I'd love to have you come along with us here.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  Gelpham:  It’s a great idea and a revolutionary idea.  You know, we may be able to upgrade your power supply for the Replicators.  Give them a longer life span and greater output.  We’ve got specs for new designs on board the ship that’s been tested but not yet implemented.  Looks promising.

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
CMO: Well Doctor, how may I help?

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Miner: I gotta report this.  You could do a lot more better things with this Kelbonite, than just to simply sell it off for credits.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::folds his arms behind him::  CNS: You have my attention Mr. Daniels.

Host Rep_Finney says:
<Miner> CSO: Melkat says we can trade it so it gets put in Starship hulls.  No idea what that would take, but he's pretty smart in that stuff.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO: Tell me something, old buddy of mine.  How easily could your guys replace, say, a broken window... and do it without any one noticing too much?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Turns:: Sheriff: Yes, the mines. If you'd like to continue. ::Looks back:: FCO: Stay with us and observe these colonists. Talk with them and get to know their attitudes politically. The confrontation with the Vroa has left this place shredded.

Host Rep_Finney says:
<Gelpham> Keller: I could look into it, but honestly, how much more do we need?  The Replicators are just pumping out Oxygen, I'd think there may be a bigger use elsewhere.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO: I can make it worth their effort.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Thinking to himself that if Kelbonite is so abundant here, maybe that would warrant a little more in the way of planetary defenses::

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
ALL:  If everyone will follow me please.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
CNS: If you are talking about the Cherokee, no one could as there are no glass windows located on the hull.  If it is an entire window then the only report would be by my damage control team, and depending on the location of this window how important it is needed to be replaced.

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
CMO: As you wish. ::looks around and wonders what happened to the Captain::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Miner: It's not that simple. It has to be refined, tested, mixed with the tritanium used in starship hulls, tested again, and again and again, adjusting the amounts of Kelbonite with the amounts of hull plating metal, and testing it yet again and again.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO: Actually, I was talking about the window at the rear of the school over there.  ::Points to the school::  Don't look!

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller> Gelpham: I was thinking more of increased replication process.  More intake of the native air to process.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Follows the sheriff::

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
::Follows the sheriff, using his Tricorder to scan the area.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::leads the Twins as they follow the Sheriff::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Follows along behind the sheriff::

Host Rep_Finney says:
<Miner> CSO: Yes sir.  I just dig the stuff.  Melkat was in Starfleet, he says it could be done if we got it to pass some stuff...forget what he said.

ACTION:  As they move along, the sheriff points out other building and points of interest.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
CNS: We are not here to replace windows on the structures of the colony.  ::pauses:: But I can have a member of the team here replace it.  No report needed since it’s not a Starfleet structure.

Host Rep_Finney says:
<Gelpham> Keller: I'm sure my superiors wouldn't say no to more output.  We'd just need to document the output to keep records straight.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::motions the CNS to follow along with the rest as they continue to talk::

ACTION:  Town people wave to the Away team,

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Miner: Oh, he's right about that. It CAN be done. It's just gonna take an army of Starfleet Scientists to do it, and what's the best part about this whole thing is the purity of the Kelbonite.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO: Thanks.  It’s just that I feel somewhat responsible for it and my Grandfather always said, When you make something wrong, you have to make it right again.  ::Walking and talking, on the way back to rejoin the tour, already in progress::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  Gelpham:  Of course.  Let’s access the satellites and see what we got going right now.  ::steps back to let him do it::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Miner: So it'll be a bit easier to deal with, because the refining process isn't gonna take much.

Host Rep_Finney says:
All: The mines we're headed to used to be simple storage facilities, the lower temperatures made them natural refrigerators.  Recently, one of our citizens realized the minerals could be used for other purposes.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::walks behind the tour::  CNS:  There is no need to explain yourself Mr. Daniels. Your grandfather sounds like a logical man.

Host Rep_Finney says:
<Miner> CSO: That's good to hear.  Frankie seems convinced it would work.  Er, Frankie is Mr. Melkat.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Caught up to tour::  CEO: He was.  A bit too logical, but he and I got along famously.  That's why I have such high hopes for you and I.  ::Listens to Finney::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Miner: You tell the other miners, that y’all done good...done real good ya did.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::looks at him curiously::   CNS: High hopes for what, may I ask?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::the Twins waved at the Town’s people as they walked by::

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
::waves to the townspeople::

Host Rep_Finney says:
<Miner>  ::Smiles.::  CSO: Glad to hear it, sir.  Everyone knows you fleet guys know what you talkin' 'bout.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO: Our continued friendship, of course.  Unless you've given up on the challenge already?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
:: Crosses her arms:: Finney/Sheriff: I'm curious...where are all the negative attitudes and protests against Starfleet and the Federation?  I've seen nothing so far that would suggest bad feelings towards us about our response in this conflict. ::Waves at the townspeople::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
CNS: Vulcans do not give up.  ::still hands behind his back, walking along, looking straight ahead::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO: I was counting on that.  ::Smiles::

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
::clears his throat::  CMO:  I haven't heard any, except for those that work for our First Citizen.  ::blushes::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::taps commbadge:: *CMO*: Lieutenant Commander Starr to Lieutenant Talora.

Host Rep_Finney says:
Sheriff: So this is just one of her ploys?  Bah, I should have come back for the election after all.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
ALL:  We are almost there, just a little further.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Sheriff: And her chief complaint is exactly what, lack of security here or lack of Starfleet protection?

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
CNS: You should join me at 2200 at the school house.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO: What's up at twenty two hundred?

ACTION: The Comm signal doesn't go through from the CSO to the CMO.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Shakes her head:: Self: Wonderful.

Host Rep_Finney says:
<Miner> CSO: The communicator signal gets blocked by the ore, Sir.  There are hardlines a few meters that way, or you can walk about 30 meters up towards the surface.  Maybe 35.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
CNS: I am having a telescope set up for the children to view the Cherokee as it makes a low orbit above, and Mr. Q'ten is planning on what he calls a light show.

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
::Tries to figure out what exactly he has stepped in to::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Self: Damn signal. ::breaks off a fairly large chuck of Kelbonite:: Miner: Come with me :: heads for the surface.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO: Cool, I'll be there.  ::Marching in line with the others, heading for the mines.  In his head he is singing, "Hi-ho, hi-ho, it's off to work we go..."::

Host Rep_Finney says:
<Miner> ::Shrugs and walks with the CSO.::

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
ALL:  Here is the entrance, be careful and watch your footing.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::fascinated with entering the mines, he pulls out his Tricorder to scan what is there as they enter::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Sheriff: Sheriff, I can see nothing wrong with your security here, as far as Starfleet protection, however, with so much kelbonite this planet could very well become a target for raiders and other nasty types. Starfleet may want to do something about increasing their presence here.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::cleaning off the dust and rock off the Kelbonite as best he can as he walks, reaching the 35 meters up from where he was:: ::taps commbadge:: *CMO* Lieutenant Talora, this is Lieutenant Commander Starr. Do you read me?

Host Rep_Finney says:
CTO: Once the mines get going at least.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Whistling now, liking the way it echoes of the walls of the mine.  Walks nearer to the CMO, in case she stumbles he wants to be there to catch her.  But, he keeps a professional distance::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
*CSO*: Talora here. What is it?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Finney: If word of the Kelbonite should reach someone like the Orion Syndicate I doubt they would let the lack of actual mines get in their way.

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
::Wonders why the entire away team would be going in to the mines, seems like something is suspicious:: CMO: Should I hang back by the entrance? Just so we have a presence on the surface?

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CMO*: Gather everyone in the town square.  I got something of interest that the crew is gonna wanna see.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Everyone we've met, especially the children, seem happy and content, not traumatized at all, that I can see.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CMO* Do not let anyone enter the mines. I'm coming up

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
Finney: What is the trouble with getting the mines going?

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
:;looks at miner:: Miner: Let's go.

Host Rep_Finney says:
CEO: From the reports I've seen, manpower is a big one.  And Frank...er, Mr. Melkat is having a few equipment issues.  Trying to get a few investors.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
*CSO*: We're all right here at the entrance to the mine. You can meet up with us here.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
Finney: What sort of equipment are you needing?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
FCO: I agree. We'll all just stay right here for the moment until commander Starr can show us what he's found.

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
CMO: Aye.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CMO*: As long as there's a stump or something for me to stand on so everyone can see me.

Host Rep_Finney says:
CEO: We'd have to ask Mr. Melkat.  He used to be a Starfleet Engineer, but I think most of it is to get the ore out of the mine.  Phaser power should be sufficient to get it out, or low power explosives at most.

Host Rep_Finney says:
<Miner> CSO: There are a few carts up there we use to haul the ore.  Should be plenty high.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Stops walking, as much as he was curious about the mine::  Finney: Where is this Melkat fellow?  Maybe we should talk to him.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
Finney: I shall talk with Mr. Melkat. Perhaps I can make a few inquires with Starfleet Engineering Corp and see what can be done.

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
::wonders why the Captain is not with the group and if maybe this is some elaborate trap::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Miner: Good.  We'll flip one upside down, so I'm standing ON the cart and not IN the cart.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: So, someone is going into the mining business and the First Citizen wants Starfleet to provide security for it?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Listens patiently, wondering what this really is all about, if the feelings of the colony are in fact non-aggressive towards us.::

Host Rep_Finney says:
CNS: I think she'd want it anyway, but this helps her case if anything.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: She may have a legitimate request.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::reaches the entrance of the mine, with the now highly polished blue stone in hand (well as highly polished as it can get from being hand rubbed)::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Any one hear from the Captain lately?

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::points out a mine cart:: Miner: Y’all can flip that one over. It'll be plenty tall enough.

Host Rep_Finney says:
<Miner> ::Shrugs and flips the cart for the CSO.::

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