USS Cherokee
11402.02
The Small Spark  Part 5

Ship's Log, Stardate 11402.02, Captain Ayidee recording.  The crew is about to begin a search of the mine tunnels on the surface for the missing Meena crew members from the Interstellar Federation.  Hopefully we will be able to help them with this situation.

Starring
Lea as Guest Producer, Xeeth, Treea, Dr_Pfarom, and CS_Trin
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee and Manuel
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels 
Topper Loghry as CTO_Ens_Q’ten
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora
Absent
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer
Bruce Oriani as CSO_LtCmdr_Starr

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Host CS_Trin says:
::In the midst of explaining:: All: There are currently fourteen main shafts, each with between 5 and 20 sections, labeled alphabetically. Nearest the lifts is Section 1A, and so forth.  ::Gestures toward the first shaft, to their left::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Stands by the lifts, checking over her Kayolene and Hyronalin hypos::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I think we should start by revisiting Cavern 12D.  The Replicator was there with all the stuff.  They have to be nearby there.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with the others by the lifts::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On surface, hands running over Phaser handle a bit nervously.  Listening to the briefing from the colony Chief of Security.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: You ready to track down psycho minis?

ACTION: Mechanical churning reverberates through the shafts as the single operating lift lowers from above, bringing the Interstellar Federation contingent to the others.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Yeah, but don't shoot right away.  Let me see if I can reach them enough to get them to cooperate.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Enthusiasm is good, but watch the choice of words, please.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: I'll try to restrain myself.

Host CS_Trin says:
All: Once the last personnel arrive, we'll lock down the lifts, so no one can enter or leave. Jareth has colony sensors at full, and will monitor any change in available life signs...but right now, there's no one unaccounted for, but these Interstellar folk we're waiting for.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees the lift coming down with strange people on it::  CTO: These must be the visitors who lost their crew here.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CS_Trin: Is there anything in the shaft layout that would give a clue where to begin?  Proximity to the thefts or even seclusion from the mine?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Sets her Phaser to stun and holsters it loosely::

Host CS_Trin says:
CO: As your Mr. Q'ten pointed out, the gear was found in Section 12D.  Saret, the victim of their attack, usually worked section 10B.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees CMO playing with her Phaser::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: Kinda makes one wonder, how do you lose crew members?

Host CS_Trin says:
CO: We've had the mines evacuated of everyone but security, ever since the attack on Saret.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Huh?  Oh yeah.  I still would like to know their business here in the colony.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Do our two fugitives have names?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CS_ Trin: Excellent.
CNS: Used to be fairly common, more so in less friendly fleets.

ACTION: The lift reaches the ground, displaying Xeeth and Dr. Pfarom, and behind them Treea and Cheeo. The first two, nearly 2 meters in height, well dwarf the slightly-shorter-than-average-human latter two.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: We can ask Xeeth when they finish the trip down.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Holds the hypo in her hand and waits for the word::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Xeeth: Greetings.  May I present my Chief of Tactical Ensign Q'ten and Counselor Ensign Daniels?  They were the ones conducting the search on the surface.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: This isn't your average planet side colony, Sir.  Not just anyone can get down into the mines so, how did they get here?  Stuff still needs figuring out.

Host Xeeth says:
::Extends his hands, outward and palms up, in greeting, with a slight bow of his head:: CNS/CTO: An honor to meet you both, officers. I hear you have done good work here.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Xeeth: We tried.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Xeeth: Umm, thank you, Sir.  Pleasure to meet you as well.  ::Shakes the man's hand.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: It can be done, if one works carefully you can get in about anywhere.

Host Xeeth says:
CNS/CTO: May I introduce my second, Doctor Pfarom, as well as our aides, Treea and Cheeo.  ::Steps aside to gesture to the two with grayer complexions::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
New Arrivals: A pleasure.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Xeeth: An honor. If I may sir, your missing people, what are their names?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Xeeth: ...and what was the reason for them being in this underground colony?

Host Xeeth says:
::Looks blankly to Q'ten a moment, before blinking:: CTO: Ah, yes, names.  Treea?

Host Treea says:
::Steps forward, brandishing a PADD of some sort, which he need not reference:: CTO: Ruby and River, siblings. As we've been able to piece together, they failed to be locked down on our initial approach to this system, becoming exposed. Presumably while under the initial effects of void psychosis, they transported themselves to this colony while we were in the area.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Xeeth: I only ask because they may be more amenable to coming out of hiding if we were calling them by name rather than "Hey you!"

Host Xeeth says:
::Smiles:: CTO: Of course. Of course.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Treea: Ruby and River.  Very well. Shall we get started?

Host Xeeth says:
CTO: Ah, just a moment.   ::Turns to Ayidee:: CO: Captain, by your leave, Doctor Pfarom has something relevant to share.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Xeeth: So it’s their mental state that caused them to beam down to a Class K planet, underground?  That's pretty good job for those suffering from dementia or whatever.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Xeeth: Of course, anything we learn could make the task easier.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Feels he should say something to the Doctor before they split up in search parties::  CMO: Umm, how you been?  I haven't seen you in a while.

Host Xeeth says:
CNS: Psychosis takes many forms, Counselor, of which I'm certain you're aware.  But I certainly see no -rational- reason to beam oneself to an inhospitable planet full of foreign species with which you cannot communicate.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Xeeth: There must be a reason, even if it’s an irrational reason.  Something made them want to get off their ship and they didn't care much where it was they went.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks surprised that the CNS is talking to her:: CNS: I...well that is...I've been tired. How've you been?

Host Dr_Pfarom says:
All: Testing has confirmed that the two Meena were exposed quite heavily to high-speed travel radiation. It is not likely to pose an immediate risk, but could cause damage were one of us to encounter one of them physically, say in a struggle...and unfortunately, we have do not know if it would have a similar effect on your own physiologies. Therefore, we would like to offer to share with you the medication we use preventatively, for those who are vulnerable to the radiation.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: At this point I think we should concentrate on locating them and worry about the why's afterward.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: I'm okay, you know.  I've been thinking.  Maybe we should get together some evening.  I think we may have stuff to talk about, at least I do.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CNS: I'd like that. A talk would be nice I think.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Knowing the whys might help us get to the when.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
Dr. Pfarom: If I could just see this medication, just to make sure it won’t react poorly to our physiologies?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Okay, I'll umm, we'll, set it up for after... when we get back to the ship.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Dr Pfarom: And also, do you have any statistics on the radiation so that we might have a better idea of it's effect?  Not to mention perhaps scan for its signature.

Host Dr_Pfarom says:
::Smile genially:: CMO: Of course, Doctor.  ::Slips a small vial of the medication from his hypospray, and passes it to Talora::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Starting to get fidgety::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Smiles at him:: CNS: Alright. Once we're back on the ship.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Takes the vial and starts going over it with her Tricorder, analyzing the compound.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees the smile he got out of her as a good sign.  He smiles back then, returns to the matter at hand::

Host Dr_Pfarom says:
::Looks from Captain Ayidee's question, to Xeeth, questioningly::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
ALL: Can we please get started? I need to get back and feed chopwI' before she eats the furniture.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: We can start in 12D.

Host Xeeth says:
::Smiles:: CO: Of course. We should be able to transmit the radiation signature to your scanning devices. However, I'm uncertain how well we'll be able to scan for the signature itself down here. ::Looks questioningly to CS_Trin::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Once we have the needed information, going into this blind is not the best way to go.

Host Dr_Pfarom says:
::Opens his own device:: All: Transmitting the radiation signature now.  ::Presses a few controls::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
All: We should be fine, provided we don't use a lot or for too long. ::Hands the vial back to the Dr.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Hesitation might let the siblings get farther away, Sir.  Besides, I think we've been told everything they're willing to say.  ::Looks to Xeeth::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Very good Doctor.  Let's get it going so we can start.

Host Dr_Pfarom says:
::Clips his scanner to his belt, and takes the vial from Talora, loading it into his hypospray, and handing that back to her:: ::Smiles:: CMO: I assume you'd rather treat your own crew?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Smiles:: Dr.: You're very considerate, thank you. ::Goes one by one around the party to treat the CO, CNS, CTO, OPS and herself.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Xeeth: I was thinking our teams work together?

Host CS_Trin says:
All: Scanners and communicators are essentially worthless down here, but the hardwired com units are present in every section, and will reach my team here. We'll hold the lifts area, ensure no one escapes behind you. This is the only connection point between the fourteen shafts.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I hope this stuff doesn't make us all grow two heads or something. ::His response to the inoculation::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: True, but then I would have some company if it did.

Host Xeeth says:
CO: I believe that would be best, yes, Captain. A...familiar face, in each group, I believe one of your crew put it?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You're weird.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Xeeth: That would be helpful, indeed.

Host Xeeth says:
::Nods, then turns to Pfarom and the aides:: ISFs: It is time.   ::Presses his fingers to a spot on his right temple, causing a blue light to flash beneath his softly-blue skin, once::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Prepare Phasers, but keep it to setting 1.  A being of that size, light stun should be more than sufficient.

ACTION: Pfarom, Treea, and Cheeo, each touch their temples, a similar small light flashing at the touch of each.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: What's that guy doing?  ::Sees the guy's face light up::

Host Xeeth says:
Dr_Pfarom: Doctor, you and Cheeo accompany the Counselor's team. I will remain with Captain Ayidee’s team.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: We haven't discussed it yet, but they seem to have technology implants to keep them connected with their ship.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: I have no idea.  Maybe they're telepaths and are trying contact Ruby and River?

Host Dr_Pfarom says:
::Nods:: Xeeth: As you instruct.  ::Glances momentarily to Talora, but quickly turns to join the CTO and CNS::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO/ OPS: Let's get started.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: Finally!  Let's go.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: Aye sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Come on.  You lead the way, I'll watch your back.

Host Xeeth says:
CO: I will follow your lead, Captain.  ::Nods::

Host Dr_Pfarom says:
::Follows along with Daniels and Q'ten:: CNS/CTO: Gentlemen. ::Nods::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: You are taking 12D, so we'll start with 10B, right?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO:Aye sir.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Follows the CO::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::follows the CO and others of the team she has been assigned.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Xeeth/ CMO/ OPS: Then it's section 10B for us, start there and see what we can find.  ::Heads for Section 10B.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Pfarom: So, what kind of Doctor are you, Doctor, if I might ask?

Host Dr_Pfarom says:
CNS: A medical doctor, primarily, although my position requires me to be a student of many disciplines. 

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Heads out for section 12D::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Pfarom: I see.  ::Sees Cheeo::  Pfarom: Is he your body guard or something?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Follows Q'ten::  CTO: You remember how we got there?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: Of course I do!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Do you think we can focus the Tricorders to allow us to scan within the limits of the corridor?  If we used too much power the signal would bounce back on itself, but if we limit the power...

Host Dr_Pfarom says:
::Smiles pleasantly:: CNS: He is my aide. We are almost always partnered as such, a Xatrovian with a Trk. It is a rather symbiotic relationship: they ground us, while we help keep the larger picture in mind. Cheeo is specifically trained in the medical field.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Good, I don't and we can't stop and ask for directions.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: Just follow my nose. ::grins::

Host Xeeth says:
::Watches the corridor carefully as they wind through it, his eyes fully focused on their surroundings::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I can try, no guarantees it will work down here.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Pfarom: That's interesting, a symbiont on the outside of the body.  ::Smiles::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: See what you can do with it, even if it doesn't work we can learn one trick that doesn't work in a situation like this.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  ::she begins to try to do as asked.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Xeeth: From what we've been told when this colony started it was solid rock through here.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Arrives at 12D:: CNS/Pfarom: The stolen goods should be just ahead.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Walking along, keeping up with Q'ten who is walking with determination::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Starts looking for signs::

Host Dr_Pfarom says:
CNS: Xatrovians are rather skilled diplomats...Stepping our way carefully through potential interspecies miscommunications seems to come naturally to my people...but we -can- be rather "scatterbrained," it's been put generously. ::Smiles:: The Trk, on the other hand, are especially good at concrete matters, the managing of supply lines, logistics, data, records.

Host Xeeth says:
CO: Indeed. It is quite a testament to your people that they should accomplish so much so quickly. You must be proud.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Examines the walls for false facades:: Pfarom: I'm good at both.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she is having difficulty with getting the Tricorder to cooperate but she still tries to get the task done.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Xeeth: Not our people, exactly.  There are many Federation born beings in the colony, but they have set up an independent colony here.

ACTION: The CO's team arrives at the beginning of Section 10B. A singular piece of mining gear is visible, lying beside a partially-carved wall. Rubble litters the floor. The corridor continues beyond, winding out of sight...but there is not yet any sign of the Meena.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looking around at the ground and ceiling of the cavern::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Kneels down and slides his fingers across the floor and sniffs them... looking for some trace of the missing Meenans::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Pulls Tricorder and starts trying to scan for the radiation signature.::  All: Be careful.

Host Dr_Pfarom says:
::Smiles graciously:: CNS: Then you must be particularly blessed by your Creator. And a great asset to your United Federation of Planets.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Calls out:: Ruby! River! It's safe for you to come out of hiding.  We know you're here somewhere.  You won't be harmed.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Calls out: Ruby! River!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Starts into the mine shaft.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Has Phaser holstered as to not appear threatening::  Ruby/River: We want to help you.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Calls Out:: Ruby, River... We've brought your Dr. Pfarom with us.  You're ship has returned for you.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Still calling:: They want to take you home.

ACTION: The ground begins to rumble throughout the caverns, detectable by both teams.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ruby/ River: Ruby, River, can you hear me?  We're here to...
All: What?  Is that a seismic effect?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Earthquake!  I knew no good could come from being in a hole this deep.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::reacts to the rumbling ground::

ACTION: A moment later, dust begins to drift through the air...then larger debris, pebbles, begin to rain down where loose, as the shaking intensifies.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CS Trin*: Chief, this is Captain Ayidee, can you read me?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Ruby/River: Gee, guys, now would be a good time.  ::Spits out dirt that fell into his mouth while talking.  Puts hands up to protect himself from fallen debris::  CTO: Now what?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she looks off down the corridor and she swore she just saw two tall individuals darting around a bend.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Backs up against a wall of the cavern:: CNS: I don't know. I've never been through a planet quake before.

ACTION: The wall Q'ten backs against...gives, as if it was never there at all. A closer look reveals there is a large hole tunneled into the wall, where the supplies had been found.

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