USS Cherokee 11401.05 
"The Small Spark" 
Part 4

Starring
Lea as Guest Producer, Proconsule_Jareth, Emir_Teerak, Saret_Teerak, and Xeeth
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee 
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
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer
Trent Worthington as FCO_Ltjg_Worthington
Bruce Oriani as CSO_LtCmdr_Starr

Ship's Log, Stardate 11401.05, Captain Ayidee recording.  The ship is in process of investigating the disappearance of supplies and equipment from the Tarix III colony.  We have an Away Team on the surface, but are attempting to find answers from our end on the ship.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, waiting answers to the questions that seem to continue to grow in number.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@::Following Jareth to wherever he's taking us::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Sitting at one of the consoles on the bridge::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Walking with Jareth and the CTO, not sure where they are headed::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on way back to Bridge, hoping she could put the image of two of her staff childish behavior out of her mind.::

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@::Happily leads the Starfleet folk through the narrow streets between some of the tallest buildings in the colony, and toward a series of lifts:: 
CTO/CNS: It's a short ride to the mines below. Chief Trin was starting her search there last I heard.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@Jareth: Sounds as good a place as any.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@Jareth: It will be good to compare notes with her.

ACTION: Through the sensor interference from the Tarix sun, a ship appears on sensors, sunward from Tarix III.

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@CSO/CTO: Of course.  ::Steps onto the large lift, with a capacity in excess of 50 healthy personnel, and waits for the other two::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
<TO_Flash>: CO: Sir sensors are picking up a vessel.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Hears the report.::  TO: What sort of a vessel?  Put the sensor readings on screen, Ensign.  Let's see what we have.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Walks onto lift::  Jareth: So, this transporter or lift is the only way in or out of the mines below?  ::Seems slightly concerned::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she reached the Turbolift  and she entered once it arrived.  She told the computer her destination and the Turbolift promptly began to take her to her destination.  Once at her Bridge destination, she exited onto the Bridge and headed to her post, she is not in a happy mood.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
<TO_Flash> CO: Aye sir, on screen. Stellar interference is making it hard to get a good read on the vessel sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@CTO: If we weren't already underground, I might be worried about going deeper.  How are Klingons with claustrophobia?

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@CNS: Yes, this and two others. We felt it essential to be able to move all miners out of the mines in a single lift should an emergency warrant it.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@CNS: Never heard of her.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Laughs::  CTO: No, I thought not.  Believe me.  You don't wanna meet her.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
<TO_Flash>CO: Trying to compensate now sir.

ACTION:: The viewscreen flashes to life, and displays an image of a long vessel, headed directly for Tarix III and the Cherokee.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Resists the urge to butt into the TO's efforts.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TO: Excellent.  Would a different angle help or is the vessel too close for the angle to matter?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@Jareth: One can never have too many safety measures in play.  ::Looks over the condition and construction of the lift that will carry them even deeper underground::

@ACTION: Daniels, Q’ten, and Jareth reach the bottom of the long lift, the doors sliding open to reveal long caverns beyond. As they exit, they find a number of personnel rushing from several caverns, all converging on a single cavern. A sense of urgency fills the air, and some indistinguishable shouting can be heard faintly from the end of the cavern.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
<TO_Flash>CO: It's clearing up now sir.  Whoever they are they're heading straight for us.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Commander, hail that vessel.  Let's find out who we're seeing, shall we?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@Jareth: What's going on here?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Um, Yes, Sir.  ::she sent out hails to the unknown vessel::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Puts hand on Phaser::  CTO: Today is not a good day to be buried alive.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@CNS: What makes you think we're going to be buried alive?

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@::An expression of alarm crosses his face:: CNS: I don't know...but I'm going to find out.  ::Begins running down the cavern along with the rest of the people down there, pushing his way gently through the growing crowd:: All: Make way!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Let's make it more direct and pressing.  Put me through for the hail.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@::Trots along after the Proconsule:: ALL: MAKE A HOLE!!!!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO/ OPS/ TO: Anyone recognize that type of vessel?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
<TO_Flash> CO: Sir the ship is armed, but I don't recognize the weapons signature, and they do not seem to be powered up.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@CTO: Trouble in a mine... anything could happen.  ::Runs after the Proconsule::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@CNS: Don't worry. I got your back.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she looks to see if she can identify that vessel and from her records, there seems to be a match.::  CO:  Captain, that vessel matches the configuration of the unknown passenger liner picked up by Tarix III six days ago.

@SCENE: At the end of the cavern, the source of attention becomes more visible: People are crowded around two Cardassians, one lying unconscious on the ground, cradled in the arms of another, the former with obvious bleeding from the temple.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Now that sounds dangerously close to an answer.  Or at least the start of one.  It's a great start.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Sir, they are answering our hails, putting it on screen now.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@CTO: And I yours.  ::Reaches the two Cardassians::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@::Approaches the Cardassians:: Cardassians: What happened here?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Takes a good hard look at it:: CO: I've no idea just by sight, sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Stands back and let's Jareth and the CTO handle this one::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Then let's see who is behind the controls, that might give us a few more ideas to go on.
OPS: Put it on screen, please.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Um, already there, Sir.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@::Tries to check the downed Cardassians vital signs, but he's no medic::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Oh, sorry.
COM: Vessel: This is Captain Ayidee of the USS Cherokee, from the United Federation of Planets.  Who are we speaking to?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Catches herself from laughing at the last moment::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@Jareth/CNS: He's alive!

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Conscious Cardassian: What happened here?

ACTION: The viewscreen flickers to life, displaying a humanoid individual in a blue-grey tunic with a charcoal sash of some sort lining the neck, then draping down the back. Some sort of small bridge is visible behind, with a few similarly attired individuals busy behind.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@Jareth: Where are your medics?

Host Emir_Teerak says:
@CNS/CTO: I...I don't know! I heard her cry out...and found her here.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@::Looks around at the gathering crowd:: ALL: Did anyone see what happened?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Has to do his duty.  He has some medical training.  Goes in and does what he can for the wounded Cardassian.  He has a med kit::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@Emir: Did you see anyone else nearby?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Being: Ah, much better seeing a face.  Captain Ayidee, at your service.

Host Xeeth says:
$COM: Cherokee: Greetings, Captain Ayidee. You are speaking with Xeeth, Prime Construct of the TI Nordiss.  ::Smiles:: Let us savor a moment of silence in this wonderful occasion.  ::Bows his head::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Bows head, resisting the urge to shrug.::

@ACTION: There are several murmurs through the crowd, but no one comes forward as knowing anything.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Runs a Medical Tricorder over patient in order to diagnose.  Will use Tricorder to map out a treatment::  Female Cardassian: Just be still.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Blinks but remains still::

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@::Hits the nearest comm unit on the wall:: *Comms*: This is Jareth. I need a med unit in.... ::Checks the sign nearby:: ....Mine station 12D. They'll see the crowd...just follow it.

$ACTION: The rest of the crew of the Nordiss pause in their duties to bow their heads....what seems an interminable full 60 seconds, before all resume their duties.

Host Xeeth says:
$COM: Cherokee: Now, Captain Ayidee, what can I do for you on this momentous occasion?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Xeeth: We were coming to assist the colony below with an issue, and then we noticed your vessel.  As explorers, the opportunity to get to know a people we haven't met before is something we cherish.

Host Saret_Teerak says:
@::Tilts her head slightly as she starts to regain consciousness...and struggles slightly in her husband's arms:: CNS: Th--the---  ::Tries to move her arm::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@Saret: Take it easy, medics are on the way. Can you tell me what happened?

Host Xeeth says:
$::His eyes light up:: COM: Cherokee: As do we! And we have heard much of your...United Federation of Planets, isn't it? We are thrilled to be honored with the privilege and responsibility of making First Contact with Starfleet.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@Saret-Teerak: Try not to move.  ::Has administered a pain killer and has stopped the bleeding::

Host Saret_Teerak says:
@CNS: Th....the stuff....the....child.... ::Despite their protests otherwise, she raises an arm to point further down the cavern, which slopes into a gentle turn, the end out of sight::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Xeeth: The honor is, at the very least, mutual.  I would like to make an initial introduction.  I am Captain Ayidee, as I said.  This is my Operations Officer Commander Nash and Chief Medical Officer Doctor Talora.  ::Nods to each officer as mentioning their names.::  Would you be open to a face to face meeting?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@Saret: What's down there?  A child?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Inclines her head in respect::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@CTO: Maybe that's the direction the one who did this went.  Should you pursue?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@CNS: Stay here with her. I'm going to check it out.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@CTO: Okay.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@::Pulls his Phaser makes sure it is set on stun and heads down the corridor::

Host Saret_Teerak says:
@::Exhaustedly:: CNS:..everything... ::Temporarily loses consciousness again::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Administers a mild stimulant.::  Jareth: Is she making any sense to you?

Host Xeeth says:
$::Smiles agreeably:: COM: Cherokee: Commander...Doctor... ::Nods deeply to each:: It is an honor. And yes, Captain, I would be glad to meet with you in person. I would like to bring my own doctor, as well as my third officer, if it that would be agreeable.

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@::Shakes his head:: CNS: I...I don't know. The children aren't allowed in the mines.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@Emir Teerak: Is there a reason she might have been attacked that you know of?  Is she your mate?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@::Proceeds cautiously down the corridor, shining a flash light in front of him::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Xeeth: That would be very agreeable.  Would you mind us taking a quick scan of your vessel, just so we can ensure we have comfortable conditions set up in our environment for you?  As well as a menu template to match your needs?

Host Emir Teerak says:
@::Still cradling his wife, clearly slightly incensed at the injury inflicted upon her, but obviously keeping it under tight control:: CNS: I don't know why anyone would do this to her. She is a wonderful woman, and we bother no one here.  ::Pauses.:: I don't even know why she's in this cavern. We've been working 10B.

@SCENE: As Q’ten moves beyond the two Cardassians, at the very end of the cavern, beyond a last turn, lies large piles of supplies...medical, food, and several individual components...as well as a partially-reconstructed Industrial Replicator.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@Emir: and you have no idea who these children or child she's referring to?

Host Xeeth says:
$CO: Of course. Our shields are down; the distance should be closed enough for you to get a decent reading from your sensors. My doctor will send over the necessary nutritional and allergy information. We would be honored to sample your cuisine.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@::Pulls his Tricorder to start scanning the hoard:: CNS: WALLY!!!!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Turns.::  CMO: Doctor, take a quick scan to get the information we need so we can get started setting up.
COM: Xeeth: Excellent, give us an hour to set up?  Or would you need more time to prepare?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@Jareth: Excuse me.  Where are those medics you ordered?  She's stable as stable as I can make her, she needs a surgeon.  ::Gets up to go where Q'ten called him from::

@ACTION: The colony medical unit arrives, quickly taking position around the Teeraks, and gently easing the injured woman from both Daniels and her husband.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CO: Aye, sir...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Sees medics arrive::  Self: 'bout time.  ::Running down the passageway:: CTO: Where are you?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@Self: These are obviously the stolen supplies, but there has to be something here to indicate who took it.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Finds CTO:: CTO: What's up?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@::Shines his flashlight so CNS can see where he is::

Host Xeeth says:
$COM: Cherokee: That is more than gracious. Thank you, Captain Ayidee, for your offer. We shall send you our transport coordinates, and allow you to bring us aboard at the appointed time.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@::Indicates his find::  CNS: I think she found the stolen goods and probably whoever is responsible.  Obviously whoever is responsible was trying to silence her.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Sees the stolen loot::  CTO: Whoa!  You know, she may have seen who did it.  She mention something about a child.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Xeeth: I look forward to getting to know you.  But we have a bit of work to do, so we will speak more then.  Thank you.  Cherokee out.

Host Xeeth says:
$::Makes a small hand gesture to one of his officers, and the comm closes, the Cherokee viewscreen returning to the image of the vessel, now in orbit of Tarix III with them::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: I know I don't need to say "make a quick scan for a missing Replicator" in your environmental scan, right?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Coughs:: CO: Really, sir? ::Smiles::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@CNS: I doubt a child is responsible, but probably someone who looks like a child to her.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Just being thorough.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@CTO: Maybe... anyway, good job, Mister Q'ten.  ::Checks out the Replicator::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Shrugs and looks at the results:: CO: Nothing Federation tech on board there.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@CNS: Now we need to get a signal to the ship.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Get crews setting up Holodeck 1 as a meeting room, set to their environmental conditions as long as we can survive it.  Full banquet.
CMO: Is it strange to say "I'm happy to hear that"?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@CTO: I think the Cardassian woman will pull through.  So, are we done here?  Can we get out of this hole within a hole?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Right away, Sir.  ::she knows who NOT to put on that task::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Grins:: CO: If you didn't, it'd make dinner much more awkward.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Finishes his inspection::  CTO: This Replicator was disconnected by a pro.  It’s already half reconnected.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@CNS: As soon as we let Jareth know what we found.  I would still like to talk to Trin though.  We still need to find out who, or what, is responsible.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@CTO: They moved it out piece by piece, which means there must be a gang of thieves.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
@CNS: I agree.  That's why we need to find them.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@CTO: Still, their skill is limited, no Mister Salor, but not likely to know Starfleet tech.

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