USS Cherokee 11309.29 
Diplomacy Part 11

Starring
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer and Sheriff-Akhey 
Steve Weller as Melkat and Lt_Manuel
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
 Topper Loghry as CTO_Q’ten
 Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora

Absent
Jon Benson as CEO_Lt_Salor
Bruce Oriani as CSO_LtCmdr_Starr
Trent Worthington as FCO_Ltjg_Worthington

Ship's Log, Stardate 11309.29, Officer of the Day Lieutenant Manuel recording.  We have lost contact with the Away team, apparently due to a large cloud of Kelbonite vapor or something forming over the colony.  We are working on a means of punching a signal through it as we speak, and I hope for some useable answers shortly.

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ACTION:  The Away Team pauses at the entrance of the mine they have just exited.

Host Melkat says:
All: What the blazes?  How could this get so big so fast?  ::Starts rushing towards the warehouse.::

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
Melkat:  Is that the Kelbonite burning?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks over:: Sheriff: Why hasn't your fire suppression system activated?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Sheriff: Why are we stopping? Shouldn't we go try and put it out?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::stands in confusion about the recent events unfolding::

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
:;takes off following him::  CMO:  What system?  ::he yells back::  No one thought about something like that.

Host Melkat says:
<FCO_Worthington> All: If that's Kelbonite, we won't be able to get a signal through it.  I'm going to take the shuttle and try and set up a relay with the ship so we can communicate.  ::Runs for the shuttle.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Follows the fire brigade::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Running towards the fire:: *Cherokee*: Cherokee, this is Ensign Q'ten, we need fire suppression equipment down here on the double!

Host Melkat says:
Sheriff: It looks like it, but it's not a flammable ore!
CMO: There's a very primitive one for most buildings.  Called drag a hose to it, most of our effort has gone to other needs.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Frowns and starts glaring daggers:: Sheriff: The bloody system that people usually think of when "fire" comes up on their possible danger list?  ::Starts rushing to keep up.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Melkat: What did you mean when you said how could this get so big so fast?  Were you expecting a fire?  ::Running::

ACTION: The CTO's comm badge beeps, implying the ship is unreachable.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CMO: Lieutenant, we've lost communications with the ship!

ACTION:  People are rushing into the area where the warehouse is.  Some with buckets, some with hoses.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CTO: Lieutenant Worthington went to get the shuttle to relay a message to the ship.

Host Melkat says:
CNS: How long were you in the mine, a few minutes?  Look at this cloud, that's a lot of vaporized Kelbonite in the...Wrong question, Ensign.  Why is it so clear blue?  Very little normal smoke.

Host Melkat says:
<FCO_Worthington> ::Starts a rushed startup on the shuttle.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CMO: Tell him to let them know we need fire suppression equipment.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Melkat: Who said this stuff was kelbonite?  Could it be something else?

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
ALL:  It would be a big help if you grab something that contains water to help us out!  ::grabbing a bucket being passed to him::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
*FCO*: Try to find a way to get fire suppression equipment down here from the ship.

Host Melkat says:
CNS: Not sure what else we have that would look like that, but we'll find out soon.  ::Rushes into the building, then stops and looks up.::

Host Melkat says:
<FCO_Worthington> *CMO*: Understood, I'll see what we can get.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Looks around and spots a large water valve on a nearby building and heads that way::
Sheriff: Sheriff, we need a hose!

Host Melkat says:
All: The roof...it's made of tritanium, from an old storage container.  That hole...no way it just burned through metal that quick.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Enters building with Melkat::  Melkat: Wouldn't be the first time something or someone was mistaken on an alien planet.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
CTO:  Over there in the shed!

Host Melkat says:
<FCO_Worthington> ::Gets the thrusters online and takes off, heading outside of the edge of the cloud.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Melkat: ...for something else, I mean.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
Melkat: Can you see anyone left in this building? If it's this out of control, we might not be able to stop it with a water brigade.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Runs towards the shed and starts throwing things out of the way until he finds a large hose.  Grabs the hose and starts heading back to the water valve::

ACTION: As the Away Team arrives, it quickly becomes obvious there is no active fire.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks around questioningly.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Begins hooking the hose up to the valve::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: It seems where there's smoke there isn't fire.

Host Melkat says:
CMO: Someone was here, but what...who...why...what the flugzoids?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Blinks:: Melkat: Flugzoids?

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
::drops his bucket::  Melkat:  What the blazes is going on here?  Smoke but no fire?

Host Melkat says:
CMO: Not right now, ask me later.  ::Almost kicks open one of the inner doors to the chamber most of the Kelbonite was stored in.  Takes one step in and then a quick step out.::  Self: Yeow!  No fire, but that floor is so hot it nearly melted my boot!

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Pulls out her Tricorder and starts scanning for lifesigns::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looks for signs of the 'smoke's' origin.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Activates his own Tricorder looking for anything mechanical that could cause the heat and smoke.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::registers quite a bit of heat damaged materials inside::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Closes her Tricorder:: All: Too many people here to get a good reading. It's like standing in the middle of San Fran and checking for life. ::Sighs::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Heat stressed crates, and containers, etc, but unable to detect any sort of source::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: So, if the smoke wasn't from the kelbonite burning from fire, it had to be some kind of chemical reaction from something or someone or it's an alien.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CNS: It also might not be Kelbonite.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
::wonders why the First Citizen isn't here::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Melkat: you said earlier that the Kelbonite wasn't pure.  What sort of substances was with it?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Something happened in the store room to change the temperature of the floor.

Host Melkat says:
CNS/ CMO: No, it's Kelbonite.  And it didn't burn, it had to be vaporized.  Quickly.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: That's what I mean, aliens living in the ore.

Host Melkat says:
CTO: Can your Tricorder detect any signs of weapons fire?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Starts scanning again.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Melkat: So, you suspect sabotage?

Host Melkat says:
CNS: That may be an understatement.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Frowns:: All: I really hope it isn't weapon fire.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Sheriff: So, we gather clues, right?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Melkat: As a matter of fact, I'm detecting residuals from Phaser fire.

Host Melkat says:
Sheriff: I think we need to secure your office.  And find Mortanna.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
CTO:  Are you sure?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Goes to examine the floor and kelbonite in the store room, Tricorder in hand.::

Host Melkat says:
<Worker> Melkat/ Sheriff: Jones went to tell her.  I think he did anyway, ran that way first thing.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: So, a Phaser could do all this damage?  What kind of Phaser?

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
Melkat:  I think you are right.  Since there is no danger, let's get over there.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CMO: It was definitely Phaser fire... I'm trying to figure what type now.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
ALL:  We only have a few Phasers that are in my office.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Moves close to the CNS and whispers:: CNS: I'm worried that this might be a frame-up.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
::walks out of the building towards his office::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: Similar to Starfleet issue, but not quite up to Starfleet specs.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Sheriff: Maybe Jones is actually reporting back to Mortanna or someone after completing an assignment.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: Perhaps an older style Phaser.

Host Melkat says:
CNS: A Phaser is a tool, set it to maximum it can disintegrate rock fairly well.  And Kelbonite is rock.  Make it hot enough though, and anything will vaporize.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
CNS:  Let's don't jump to conclusions here before we have all the facts.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: So, it wasn't a weapon from the Cherokee used, so next question.  Who on the colony would have or have access to weapons?
Melkat: So, everyone has one of these 'tools'?

Host Melkat says:
<FCO_Worthington> *CMO*: I'm far enough out to establish a link with the Cherokee.  They have fire fighting teams preparing now.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: Perhaps a former member of Starfleet?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Sheriff: Just thinking out loud, Sheriff.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
CNS:  We only have a few Phasers that are in my office.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
*FCO*: Belay that.  There isn't a fire.  But I would like two security teams down here though. There's evidence of weapons fire here in the warehouse.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CMO: Perhaps we could use a forensic science team?

Host Melkat says:
CNS: No, They are not something most people have.  As far as I know, they are all in the Sheriff's office.  If you need one for a tool, it is closely monitored, and only 4 of us have the access codes.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
::runs in to his office, to the backroom::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: He was with us, but could have friends.  A friend named Jones.  He said a comment at first sight of the smoke like he knew it was going to happen but, didn't expect it to be so dramatic.  ::Whispered quietly to CTO::

Host Melkat says:
<Manuel> *CMO*: Doctor, Lieutenant Manuel here, bouncing a signal through the shuttle.  There is no fire?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Melkat: I'm guessing that you and the Sheriff are two of those four, and both of you were with us in the mines.  So who are the other two that have access codes?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CTO: We'll keep this place closed off and if we can't solve this without looking further into it, then we'll get a forensic team.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
::he spots the weapons locker and sees that Phasers are missing.  He goes over to the console and clicks to see who was the last one to enter it::

Host Melkat says:
::Looks grim.::  CTO: Our medic, that lady over there.  And the First Citizen.  Key code access locker.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: It seems our being brought down into a mine on a tour was just a way of keeping us out of the way while the kelbonite was being zapped.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
*Manuel*: Hello Lieutenant. There isn't a fire. Signs of weapons fire however. The Kelbonite was vaporized, causing that cloud. I want two security teams down here to help sort this all out.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
*CO*: Captain this is Ensign Q'ten. Is the First Citizen still with you?

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
::walks to the front door and yells for Melkat::  Melkat:  Get over here now!

ACTION: As the investigation continues, blue dust starts falling on the cloud as it cools off and looses energy.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CNS: It's possible...

ACTION: The CTO's comm badge beeps, implying the Captain is unreachable.

Host Melkat says:
::Turns and moves for the Sheriff's office.::
Sheriff: What did you find?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CMO: Lieutenant, it would seem that this vapor is interfering with all of our communications.  I am unable to reach the Captain.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
Melkat:  Two Phasers are missing and the last one in there was Mortanna.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: I think it has been too long since we heard from the Captain.  We should insist on being brought to him.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CTO: I'm in contact with the ship right now. We need to reach the Captain though.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CMO: Permission to locate the Captain?

Host Melkat says:
Sheriff: We have an issue it seems.  Grab one for yourself I think.  She should have been here by now anyway.  Even if no one told her, just look out the blasted window.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: All: We're all going to go and find the CO.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
::nods, then inputs his code to open the locker.  It opens and he grabs one::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Did we get samples of the blue smoke or dust or whatever and samples of any kelbonite that might have been damaged?

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
::he turns it over in his hand, making sure it is fully charged::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
All: Set Phasers to stun, but don't draw them. Just be ready.  Things seem to be coming to a head. If someone has a Phaser, they might be willing to use it.

Host Lt_Manuel says:
*CMO*: We're getting par...al signal through.  I ...nk the cloud is dissipating.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sets Phaser and stays close to CMO::

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
::walks out into the street and sees the AT moving away from the burned out warehouse::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Sets Phaser for heavy stun and heads for the tallest building::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Starts walking up the street towards the First Citizen's office::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
*Manuel*: Keep trying, Lieutenant.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Self: They better hope that nothing has happened to the Captain, or raiders will be the last of their worries!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Determined to guard the CMO's body from all harm, watching her back, front, top and bottom, just in case she has to cook a complicated dinner later or something::

Host Melkat says:
::Walking to the First Citizen's Office.::  Sheriff: Where's the buggy?  Normally it's parked there, between your office and hers.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
*Manuel*: Run a location scan for the Captain, please.

Host Lt_Manuel says:
*CMO*: The Captain?  Yes Lieutenant.  ::Few seconds delay.::  *CMO*: His comm  badge is in the building you are approaching, but our scans aren't seeing any life signs in it.  Might be the interference...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Can we trace the 'buggy'?  It’s either Mortanna with or without the Captain or a bad guy making a break for it.  Either way, we gotta catch them.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Shakes head and moves quicker towards the building::

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
Melkat:  Knowing her, she probably ran when she saw the smoke.  ::grimaces::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: They took his comm badge off or he did?

Host Melkat says:
CMO: Tell your ship to look for a vehicle, a wheeled buggy.  Only power source on the planet faster than humanoid walking speed.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods and relays the information to the Cherokee. She walks up and opens the door::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Sheriff:  We'll find him, or her.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looks on the ground for buggy tracks to determine direction::

ACTION: The building is empty, and the door on the other side of the building is swinging in the wind.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
*CO*: Captain? Please respond.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
::thinking it would be a kindness for this planet if she were never found::

ACTION: The Away Team hears the doctor's message come through up the stairs.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: The buggy went north, up towards those hills.  ::He points to the north::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Starts moving slowly up the stairs, drawing her Phaser::

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
CNS:  How do you know that?

Host Lt_Manuel says:
*CMO*: We have it, Lieutenant.  It's parked just north of you, maybe 5 kilometers.  Not seeing anyone around it, but the engine is still warm.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Sheriff: Wheel tracks left by on the ground in the dirt.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
*Manuel*: Thank you, Lieutenant.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Sheriff: Your First Citizen is in some deep vorSaq now.  She's got my Captain, and along with him a Klingon warrior with an attitude!

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
CNS:  Pretty smart thinking kiddo!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Sheriff: So, what of interest is north of here, maybe up in the hills?

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
    Melkat:  Do you know what is up there in those hills that she would run that way?

Host Melkat says:
All: There's storage caves that way.  We've explored some of them, but not all the way down.  At least I don't think any of us have.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks around on the second floor.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Someone is literally heading for the hills.  Funny, right?
All: They might be trying to destroy any kelbonite in those storage caves.

INFO: Inside a meeting room the Captain's comm badge and PADD sit on the floor next to an overturned table and a broken chair.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Kneeling down, she picks up the comm badge and PADD before heading back downstairs again::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
ALL: Enough of this! That mIghbe' has my Captain, and I'm going to get him back!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I'm going with you.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CTO: Calm yourself Ensign. We'll find him.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: ...or maybe not.  ::Smiles::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Heads back outside and starts trotting after the buggy tracks::

ACTION: The shuttle lands again just outside of town.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Shakes head:: CNS: We will find him. ::Follows the CTO outside and follows the tracks north.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: No, I meant not going with Q'ten, not... I know we'll find him.

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
Melkat:  I think I will stay here and let Starfleet handle this one.

Host Melkat says:
Sheriff: I don't think we'd have much choice in this matter.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Smiles:: CNS: I know...It was more for me than anything.

Host Melkat says:
CMO: We will remain here unless you need our assistance.  And you don't need to say it.  We won't go anywhere.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Decides she had enough of him.  Follows at a distance from CMO but, she is still in his line of sight::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: Melkat/Sheriff: Thank you. ::Keeps walking, pulling out her Tricorder to scan for the Captain::

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
Melkat:  I think Mortanna has bitten off more that she can chew, it will be good to see her get her comeuppance!

ACTION: A dozen security guards in two groups beam down next to the Away Team.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Self: If the captain is injured in any way, Mortanna will wish she had died at the hands of the Vroa.

Host Melkat says:
Sheriff: I just hope she doesn't pull us all down with her...

Host Melkat says:
    <TO_Green> CTO/CMO: Sir, where did you want us?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Points:: Sec Team 1: You're with us. ::Points again:: 
Sec Team 2: Try to sort out everything at the warehouse. We need it secured, evidence and all that.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Still jogging after the tracks towards the hills::

Host Sheriff-Akhey says:
Melkat:  Unlikely, they have seen how she operates now.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees a bunch of TO's arrive, glad to have the company.  Running a long side the CTO::  CTO: Do we have to wait for the others or can we run ahead?  We're only as fast as our slowest runner if we stay together.

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