USS Cherokee 11310.06 
Diplomacy, Part 12

Starring
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer 
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Finney,Jones, Lt_Manuel, and Mortanna
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
 Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora
Bruce Oriani as CSO_LtCmdr_Starr
Trent Worthington as FCO_Ltjg_Worthington

Absent
 Topper Loghry as CTO_Q’ten

Ship's Log, Stardate 11310.06, Lieutenant Manuel recording.  Things on the planet do not seem to be going well, and that is leading to additional stress on the ship, obviously.  But we are working through these issues and  hope to have solutions to at least some of the problems soon.

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Host Jones says:
::Standing next to the rover, tossing a ball up and catching it, obviously waiting.::

FCO_Lt_jg_Worthington says:
::after landing the shuttlecraft, rejoins the rest of the Away Team::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with the others::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Moves quickly down the tracks::

INFO: As the Away Team crests a small ridge, they see Jones tossing the ball in the air.

FCO_Lt_jg_Worthington says:
::wonders who the man with the ball is::

Host Jones says:
::Sees the group cresting the hill, drops the ball in mild suprise.::  Away Team: Oh, she said you all would be a bit longer.  No matter, good afternoon.  I think it's obvious why you are here.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: Jones: Then let's talk.

FCO_Lt_jg_Worthington says:
CMO: Is this man a threat?

Host Jones says:
CMO: Sure thing.  Obviously you know your Captain is gone.  Just to ease your mind, he is fine.  But you won't find him easily.  Much easier if you just get us a ship assigned.

Host Finney says:
Jones: Are you insane?  Or is your boss anyways?  This isn't going to help!

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Tries hard not to smile:: Jones: What's your name? ::Looks over:: FCO: No idea yet.

Host Jones says:
Finney: Not my call, man.  I'm just supposed to make sure you all understand what's happening.
CMO: You can call me Jones.  Second assistant director of the north planting fields and one of the First Citizen's assistants.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: Jones: Ahh. Jones...So what exactly do you do around here?

Host Jones says:
CMO: Whatever needs doing, right now I'm...what did she call it?  Oh yeah, "envoy".

FCO_Lt_jg_Worthington says:
Jones: Why don't you make this easier for yourself and tell us where the Captain is?

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Jones: The way I see it, you got two options. Option A: You tell her ::points at the CMO:: EVERYTHING she wants to know. Option B: You make me angry, and if I get angry, someone gets hurt, and by someone, I mean YOU.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Jones: Do you really think you're going to get away with holding a Starfleet Captain for ransom for a ship?  That's lame.

Host Jones says:
FCO: Easier on myself?  Even if I knew it's not for me to tell you.  I'm here to tell you to set your badges to receive...where was it.  ::Reaches down and picks up a small notebook.::  Oh yeah, set your badges to radio frequency and...
::Stops and goes from very confident to very pale in the blink of an eye.::
CSO: I'm a diplomat.  
All: Right?  She told me that.

FCO_Lt_jg_Worthington says:
CMO: Doctor, permission to beat a confession out of the diplomat?

Host Jones says:
CNS: I just, she just...
All: Wait, I'm not likeing where you all are going with this!

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Tilts her head from side to side, thinking for a moment:: Jones: I don't speak to mouthpieces. Where's Mortanna?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Jones: Either way I don't see this ending well for you.

Host Jones says:
All: Set your badges to frequency 38.7650, Private Line code 262, repeating.  She's on that frequency, that's all I'm here for!  That's all I know!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Jones: That's enough to make you an accessory to kidnapping.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Jones: I don't give a damn what you are or think you are.  ::starts towards him:: For your sake, I really hope you choose Option A, but when people mess with my family, I am really inclinded that they go with Option B.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sets badge frequency::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::listening to the alleged "diplomat"::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Jones: especially when they think they're better than me.

Host Jones says:
CSO: Hey, I don't know what she wants to know!  Seriously, she said I was...that I...all I had to do was...  ::Starts backing towards the rover.::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Seeing the CNS reconfigure his badge, she leaves hers alone.::

FCO_Lt_jg_Worthington says:
Jones: Here, why don't you come closer and change the frequencey for me?

Host Jones says:
FCO: Change the...but I don't...I don't even know...

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Jones: then I suggest you start telling her everything you DO know.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she sets her badge to the frequency setting Jones memtioned.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
:;continues to walk toward him::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
Away Team: Everyone calm down and stay put.

Host Finney says:
All: He's just a pawn.  I doubt he knows how to change anything.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Jones: All you had to do is what?

Host Mortanna says:
@COM: Away Team: All, I am sorry it had to come to this, but it's obvious this was my only choice in dealing with you.

Host Jones says:
CSO: Just tell you all to set up your badges!  Honest, I don't know anything else!  These caves aren't even part of the area I normally work in, I don't know which one they...  ::Stops suddenly.::  Oh, forget it.  I don't even know which one they are in.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
COM: Mortanna: First Citizen Mortanna. How lovely of you to finally speak from the shadows. Care to talk to us in person? I'm not fond of great distances you understand.

Host Mortanna says:
@COM: CMO: Neither am I, but I am also not fond of being played for a fool.  Your Captain never intended to give us what we needed, that was obvious.  So now I'm raising the game to a new level.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: She's got to be kidding.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
COM: Mortanna: Never been one for games either...Hmm...what exactly are the rules and stakes?

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::stares at Jones for a moment:: CMO: There is much validity in the works he speaks. ::cracks a sly knowing half-grin:: and much fear in his eyes

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::suddenly wishes she returned to the Cherokee with her family::

INFO: There is a reverberation coming from the First Citizen's radio messages, almost like a feedback.

Host Mortanna says:
@COM: CSO: Rules are simple.  We are a Federation colony in need of defense.  You are Starfleet.  You will get us what I want and then you get your Captain back.  Unharmed, by the way.

FCO_Lt_jg_Worthington says:
::wishes Morontanna was there so they could speak face to face::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: She's nuts, if she thinks she's going to pull off this caper and that's a professional opinion.

FCO_Lt_jg_Worthington says:
::whispers:: CSO: Can we get a lock on the signal she is broadcasting?

Host Finney says:
All: For the record, as I am still officially this colonies council representative, I offically move for her removal as First Citizen.

Host Sheriff says:
All: I second that.  Invoking "unable to perform her duties" is kind of obvious right now.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: They've got to be in one of these caves.  Do we have enough guys to start a search?  Maybe we should let Starfleet Command know what's up.

Host Sheriff says:
CNS: You are almost certainly right, but this area is riddled with caves deep enough to hide in.  Worth the effort, but not easy.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Smiles slightly:: Finney: I was hoping you'd say that. ::Turns again:: CNS: We've got quite a few guys. Let's get them started. ::Pulls her phaser and points it at Jones:: Jones: You will come with us or...::Leaves him hanging::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
FCO: ::slightly shakes his head "No"::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Let command decide whether they want to send a starship or a padded cell.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CNS: You want to inform them? I'll keep talking to Mortanna.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::makes motions with his hands telling the FCO that the signal is bouncing all over. Too many broadcasts of the same signal at the same time::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Sure thing, boss.

FCO_Lt_jg_Worthington says:
CMO: I can go and get the shuttle, cover ground more quickly.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: FCO: Please do. Anything will help.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
COM: Mortanna: What about Federation law?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Contacts the ship and updates them to the away team's situation.  Asks that they foward the reports to Starfleet Command and request instructions::

FCO_Lt_jg_Worthington says:
::heads back to the shuttle landing site::

Host Mortanna says:
@COM: CMO: I am trying to work within it, but so far haven't gotten much support.  I am doing what I feel must be done.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
COM: Mortanna: By committing crimes?

Host Mortanna says:
@COM: CMO: Crimes, well, as few as possible, of course.  Some crimes are a bit more vague than others, eh?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
COM: Mortanna: Tis true, I suppose. I'd like to speak to the CO. To be sure that he is well and safe. I believe that's normal in most hostage situations.

Host Manuel says:
$*CNS*: Yes Counselor.  I will inform Starfleet.  And just for your information, there are a LOT of radios broadcasting that signal.  Over two dozen, and the origin is probably from a portable unit of some sort.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Good idea.

Host Mortanna says:
$COM: CMO: Yes, of course.  One minute.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@COM: CMO: Lieutenant, this is the Captain.  Your take seems dead on, don't...

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
COM: Mortanna: Do you really believe that THIS is the way to get the help you seek? By breaking a least a dozen Federation laws not to mention the countless treaties you just violated.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
*Manuel*: Any idea where the unit is?  And if you're not tapped into this conversation with the First Citizen do so.  We might need it later.

Host Mortanna says:
@COM: CMO: That's all from him.  I'm not letting him give you instructions, Lieutenant.

Host Manuel says:
$*CNS*: Too many bouncing around and such.  Trying to track it down, but it's going to take a bit.  And yes, it's being recorded.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Rolls eyes:: COM: Mortanna: Please. Don't take me for a fool either.

Host Mortanna says:
@COM: CSO: Laws are to guide us in general, but at times they must be bent for the greater good.  That is the purpose of an executive branch, to manage those situations.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
COM: Mortanna: This really isn't an effective way of getting something, Ma'am.  It's not to late to turn this around.  We can be very reasonable.  We just want our Captain released and to do what is best for the colony.

Host Mortanna says:
@COM: CMO: I don't take you for a fool, but...you know what?  Fine, I'll put him back on.

Host Mortanna says:
@COM: CSO/ CNS: I am doing what I must.  History will be my judge, as she always is.

FCO_Lt_jg_Worthington says:
::returns to the shuttle:: Shuttle: Begin flight procedures, corolate flight plan for possible location of radio broadcasts.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
COM: Mortanna: Bent..perhaps, depending on the circumstances. You, however, went so far past bent, as in to shatter

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
*Manuel*: Good, keep trying to do what you can from up there.  And, Sir, you're doing a bang up job in the big seat.  Keep it up.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@COM: CMO: You know what I was trying to say, Lieutenant.  The Federation does not deal with terrorists.  No matter how important they once were in their own way.

Host Mortanna says:
@COM: CSO: If that is true, then history will judge me harshly.  But this isn't a pleasant world, we need to be hard at times.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
*Mortanna*: Maybe just one of us could join you and the Captain.  I am trained in mediations and diplomacy.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
*CO*: Of course the Federation doesn't deal with terrorists.

Host Mortanna says:
@COM: CNS: Not a good plan from my end, sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
COM: Mortanna: I could act as a go between between you and Starfleet.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
COM: Mortanna: I'd wouldn't be so worried about histroy dealing with you harshly as I would the Federation Council.

Host Mortanna says:
@COM: CMO: We are not using terror.  I have already told you your Captain is all right, even if he is not being as polite as he once was.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Smiles:: *Mortanna*: That's our Captain. What do you intend if we do not acceede to your demands?

Host Mortanna says:
@COM: CSO: Oh, like Albert?  He's powerless, just a face we send forward.  He and his cohorts are tools at best.  ::Laughs.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Ready to start searching caves::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
COM: Mortanna: I can feel where you're coming from, really I do. deperate times calling for desperate measures. I get it. If you knew anything of my past, you'd know that of ALL people, I get it. I'm just trying to let you see that there are other options...a better way to deal with the problem.

Host Mortanna says:
@COM: CMO: Why would you take that course  of action?  It is really stretching things out far passed where it is good for both sides.  You know what we need for defense, all we want is the means to defend ourselves.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
COM: Mortanna: Why don't you answer the question?

FCO_Lt_jg_Worthington says:
#::begins scanning the nearby caves::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: First thing to do would be to search for tracks or signs someone came through here.  If the rover is here then they couldn't have gotten too far from here on foot.

Host Mortanna says:
COM: CMO: I will not have to do anything.  You will give in, eventually.  I have the utmost confidence in that.  But to calm your nerves, he will not be harmed.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Scours the ground and examines the area's trees and vegetation looking for a direction to follow.  Wishes he was a beagle::

FCO_Lt_jg_Worthington says:
#*CMO*: Beginning the search, Doc. I will let you know if I find anything.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
COM: Mortanna: What makes you so sure?

ACTION: The area is covered in tracks, it will take some time to sort them and find the correct path.

FCO_Lt_jg_Worthington says:
#*CMO*" Going to be tough though, my scans cannot penetrate, but I am reading 25 transmission sources which are duplicating and rebroadcasting the signal.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
COM: Mortanna: If you want help...real help...I can try and do that for you.  But it will take a leap of faith...and trust. Your leap of faith is to let the Captain go, and I, in turn will do what I can to get you the help you need.  However, I cannot begin to help you, without knowing the problem in the first place, and you in turn, must release the Captain

Host Mortanna says:
@COM: CMO: Because, I have the power of being right on my side.  It is nearly infallible if held to by those who believe.

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