USS Cherokee 11311.17   
"The Small Spark" Part 1

Starring
Lea as Guest Producer, Ens_Shells, Proconsule_Jareth, and Ganter_Sher
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee and Mortanna 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels 
Topper Loghry as CTO_Q’ten

Absent
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer
Trent Worthington as FCO_Ltjg_Worthington
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora
Bruce Oriani as CSO_LtCmdr_Starr

Captain's Log, Stardate 11311.17, Captain Ayidee recording.  The Cherokee has redirected to provide assistance to the Tarix III colony, a world where the inhabitants live under domes while Terraforming proceeds.  They have reported missing supplies and equipment, and we are about to arrive to provide assistance.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, monitoring progress.::  aFCO: Drop us from Warp, Ensign.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge, at OPS::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> CO: Aye Captain, dropping from Warp.  Impulse course plotted for Tarix III, ready to implement on your order.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Order is given.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::In his chair on the bridge, watching the FCO and what she's doing::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir tactical sensors are showing 523 lifesigns, all underground.  I'm also picking what looks to be a passenger liner in orbit around Tarix II, and a science station positioned over Tarix I.

Host Ens_Shells:
::Lying on the Bio-bed in sickbay, worrying, while she waits::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Passenger liner?  Can you tell if this was an expected visit?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: The Tarix System seems to be a three ring circus.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: I don't have any scheduling information at this time sir. We could get it easily enough however.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: See if you can.   And how long it's been here.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: the vessel is registered with the Federation Trade Commission sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Understood.  See what you can find about it's visit, just to make sure of it's purpose.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Perhaps the Federation Trade Commission has sent their own investigators?

ACTION: A light flashes on the Operations console; indicating an incoming hail from the Tarix III colony.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: The liner is the only unexpected object.  The Science station is expected.  More so than we are.  Could be an investigation, but pretty quick response if so.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: It is registered as the CSV Ilese.  Their flight plan did have them traveling through this system.  However, once they entered this system they reported engine trouble.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: What sort of engine trouble?  Now that makes me a bit suspicious.  Just not of them directly.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
According to the Ilese's passenger manifest they are carrying dignitaries from the Horhhow system.  Their intended destination is the Trevon system where they are to conduct peace negotiations.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Understood.  Perhaps another piece of the puzzle?

Host SMLea says:
<OPS>CO: Captain, Proconsule Jareth is hailing again.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: I'm thinking of our plan to stop the Achilles from striking Betazed.  Maybe...
OPS: On screen, please.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO The Ilese has not reported what type of Engine trouble. Perhaps we should hail them sir?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Once we speak with the Proconsule we can inquire.  If nothing else, perhaps we can help.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir.

ACTION: The same image flashes onto the viewscreen, this time with Jareth joined by an older man beside him.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Proconsule: Proconsule, I am Captain Ayidee of the Cherokee, responding to your request for assistance.

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@::Looks up to the viewer:: 
COM: Cherokee: CO: Cherokee, thank you! Supplies have continued to go missing. None of our people have been able to spot the perpetrator.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Punches in the Trevon Star System into LACARS to see if there is any information about why they would need peace negotiators; checking on the dignitaries on the liner's story::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Proconsule: What sort of supplies have gone missing so far?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Learns its like his last home on Earth, Switzerland; they're neutral too.  Looks for information on who's fighting who::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Sir, there's a war going on between Horhhow two and four.  The peace negotiations are to take place in the Trevon System.  Millions have been lost.  This war has been going on for like, the past fifty years, give or take.

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@COM: Cherokee: CO: Mostly food and medical supplies over the past four days. Twelve hours ago, our first food Replicator went missing. Four hours ago, we noticed some hand weapons gone as well.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Then we need to get them going as quickly as possible.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Yes, Sir.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: Any information concerning who is winning the war?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Proconsule: Food Replicators are difficult to...appropriate.  Weapons are more disturbing, but far easier.  How far apart are all these missing items stored?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: It says they are at a standstill.  Is that sort of like it’s a tie right now?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: That is what it sounds like.  Neither side is able to gain an upper hand.

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@COM: Cherokee: CO: Items have gone missing throughout the colony. Our colony is only a few kilometers long at its widest, if you discount the mining tunnels.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Proconsule: Understood.  If you could prepare a list of what is missing we can help to resupply them, but I would like to have teams sent down to investigate what is happening, if that is all right with you?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: mining tunnels?

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@COM: Cherokee: CO: We would greatly appreciate any assistance you could provide, Cherokee. I'll prepare the list for transmission. What else can we do?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Proconsule: Any other information you can provide would be helpful.  Do you have any information on the issues the Ilese is having in your system?

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@::Shakes his head:: COM: Cherokee: CO: We weren't aware of any Ilese.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Is certain the Captain has noticed the symmetry between the last two missions, but his cause for concern is at a minimal::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Proconsule: Not aware?  They are a personnel transport, apparently carrying a peace delegation to the Trevon system.

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@::Looks down, apparently checking another display:: COM: Cherokee: CO: I...see. We've been somewhat...busy here, Captain. That ship wasn't here when we last looked, twelve hours ago. We've since been assigning every hand to trying to find the culprit here. Is there anything we can do to help?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Proconsule: Not here, we should be able to assist them and assist you without stressing our capacity much, if any.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, I could lead an investigation on the colony while you take the Cherokee to assist the Ilese.

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@::Nods, with some sense of relief:: COM: Cherokee: CO: Understood. I'll have the inventory of missing items sent you to immediately, as well as transport coordinates for our main office. Thank you, Cherokee.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: We will see what the situation is first.  But I expect you will definitely be headed to the Tarix surface.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Proconsule: Happy to help, Proconsule Jareth.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Close the comm and open a comm to the Ilese, please.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  ::does as instructed.::

ACTION: The viewscreen image of the Tarix III colony fades, replaced by the standard Starfleet communications symbol.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Ilese: USS Cherokee to the Ilese, Captain Ayidee here.  We are understanding you are having technical issues?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Did you want to handle the conversation with the Ilese?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Sir, they are not responding to our hails.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: You're discretion Captain.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Not responding?  Are they receiving our signal?  And are they capable of responding?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO/OPS: Maybe something is wrong over there and they can't answer.  What if their trouble isn't mechanical?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Concentrates tactical sensors onto the Ilese.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  They are receiving our signals...um, they are returning but in standard audio and video signals.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Let's not jump to conclusions.  One step at a time.
OPS: Standard?  As in Radio Frequencies?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Usual normal Comm systems.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Then put it on screen.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Can't help but wonder if the thefts on the planet and the plight of the passenger liner aren't connected somehow.  Is his imagination getting the better of him?  Decides he should reel it in::  
CO: Aye, Sir, I'll cease jumping.
Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I can't help but wonder either.  Think of the Achilles and our attempts to stop her.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: I was thinking more like one of the warring factions has turned to raiding.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::puts on screen::

ACTION: The viewscreen flashes to life, displaying the image of the interior of a small engine room, with two figures visible in the background, working at the warp core console. The third figure is facing the viewscreen, somewhat soot-smeared, but grinning widely

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Seems to be a day for ... ::Sees screen::  Who's that?

Host Ganter_Sher says:
$COM: Cherokee: Hello! This is Ganter Sher of the Ilese. What can I do for ya?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Ganter: We were informed you may be having issues with your engines and are looking to see if you could use our assistance?

Host Ganter_Sher says:
$::Grins a bit:: COM: Cherokee: I appreciate the offer, but I've got my best guys on it. Looks like the coil intermatrix fell outta whack. We ought to have it all fixed within the hour, though.  ::Absently rubs a bit of grime off his hands onto a rag pulled from his pocket::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Ganter: Understood, let us know if we can assist with anything.  Good luck, Ilese.  Cherokee out.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Are we sure he is a member of the crew over there?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: We can check that fairly easily.  Crew manifests are usually fairly easy to access if you feel the need to take a look?  Would be good confirmation.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: According to the ships manifest one Ganter Sher is indeed listed as the ships Captain.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Of course we don't know that who we just talked to isn't an imposter.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: On it, Sir.  ::Looks up a Federation personnel file for Ganter Sher to check on status, hoping there's a photo, too::

ACTION: OPS console receives an inventory as well as a set of beam in coordinates from Tarix III.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Possible, but in this case I would not worry much about it.  There is "thorough" and then there is "you are asking to make way too much work."

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Finds the file and sounds disappointed when he says...::  CO: Guy checks out, Sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I have the inventory and coordinates.  I'm forwarding for you to look over.  ::she sends the information so the Captain and look at it.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That is good.  Allow us to concentrate on the Tarix situation.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: You almost sound like you were hoping for trouble.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Copy Ensign Q'ten for his investigation.  Begin to prepare supplies to replace the missing.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Thirty seven year old Trill and owner of that ship for like... three years, I guess.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  ::sends a copy to Ensign Q’ten.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Thinks:: CO: Too much information?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Not trouble, just trying to get a handle on the situation.  But I guess I should wait for a situation to handle first.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Prepare a team and set up an investigation.  Concentrate on how the items disappeared and we should be able to find where they went.  Coordinate with Doctor Stradiot and Engineering to have teams ready.  And I'd suggest taking Counselor Daniels with you.  His thoroughness should be an asset, as always.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she looks at the items needed so she can start get the supplies ready for replacement.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Grabs a PADD with the supply list on it and starts heading for the door:: CNS: I have some shopping to do. Don't suppose you would want to join me?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Yes, Sir! ::Stands, quite enthusiastic::  CTO: I'm right behind you.  ::Turns around::  CO: If it's okay with you I go now, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That is fine, Counselor.  You have work to do.

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