USS Cherokee  
"A Small Spark" Part 17 
11405.25

Ship's Log, Stardate 11405.25, Captain Ayidee recording.  The Tarix star has gone nova, effectively destroying the entire star system.  Rescue efforts went well but still many were lost.  Now we are working to try and get things settled among the survivors.

Starring_
Lea as Guest Producer, Shuttle_OPS, CS_Trin, CO_Marks, Ruby and Ganter_Sher
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels 
Topper Loghry as CTO_Ens_Q’ten
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
James Young as CEO_Ens_Oldman

Absent
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer
Bruce Oriani as CSO_LtCmdr_Starr

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<And Now, the Conclusion...>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
@:: on the bridge of the USS Annapurna with the CO ::

Host CO_Marks says:
@::Stands near the front of the bridge, practically breathing down the FCO's neck:: FCO: Faster! We might still—

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On bridge.::  All: Let's start recovery.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::In his place on the bridge, using his console to build a census of the refugees on board the Cherokee, along with their location::

Host SMLea says:
@<CSO_Inka>CO: Captain, I'm picking up---the sun has gone nova. We won't be there for ten more minutes.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Working hard in Sickbay to help all the patients that came in.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Track down any escape pods or other short range vessels we can detect.  I don't want to loose anyone else.

Host Shuttle_OPS says:
#COM: Cherokee: OPS: Cherokee, we're approaching your position and ready to come home.

Host CO_Marks says:
@CSO: Can you read the Cherokee?  ::Looks with concern toward Oldman::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
@ ::frowns at the CSO's remarks.  Continues to monitor ship systems at the Engineering Station on the bridge ::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Coordinate recovery of all craft we can.  Guide them in as quickly as possible.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Sir, I think I could be more helpful a number of places other than the bridge.  Permission to tour the ship to check on our guests?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM: Shuttle OPS:  Understood, Opening the doors to welcome you back.  ::opens the bay doors::

Host CS_Trin says:
::Pushing and shoving at the security detail that picked her up in the transporter room:: Security: I don't care what you say! Get me back there! I need to see Jareth!!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Granted.  I am on that myself shortly.  Chief Trin needs to know what happened.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  We have one about to return to the nest.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Running sensor sweeps of the entire area of what WAS the Tarix system::

Host SMLea says:
@<CSO_Inka>::After a moment's pregnant pause:: CO/CEO: Yes...she's moving out of the Tarix system, well ahead of the nova. I'm picking up shuttles and escape pods as well.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Do we have a location on Tarix II's Chief of Security, Chief Trin?

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
@ :: monitoring slight fluctuations in the SIF, reroutes power to accommodate the ship moving at maximum warp ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I'll start with Sickbay, Sir.  Any guess where I'll end up but, if you need me, I'll be around.  ::Gets up from his chair::

Host SMLea says:
@<CSO_Inka>CO/CEO: It looks like they've taken some damage, Sir.

Host CO_Marks says:
@::Nods:: FCO: Move to intercept.    CEO: Ensign, sounds like they're going to need you.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
@ :: looks over at the CSO ::  CO/CSO: Looks like I'm going to have my hands full.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Enters Turbolift::  Computer: Deck eight.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> ::Working closely with the CMO to whittle down the number of patients.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I've been told Chief Trin is in the Transporter Room causing a ruckus.

Host CS_Trin says:
::Breaks loose of the security detail holding her, for just the moment, and runs down the nearest corridor::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Continue your work, I'm going to try and ease this transition for a few.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Now Trin is moving fast down the corridor fast, we have security following.

Host Shuttle_OPS says:
*OPS*: Shuttle OPS to Cherokee. We've safely landed. What do you want us to do with our passengers and, uh....cargo?  ::With some mildly-withheld distain in her voice::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Manuel: You have the bridge, but Commander Nash has authority if she needs anything.   You're just allowing her to keep focus.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Makes his way down the corridor and enters a busy Sickbay.  He looks for the CMO::

Host CO_Marks says:
@OPS: Hail the Cherokee.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Very well.  Martin has the Bridge until you get things settled.  He's going to keep some of the attention off of you so you can work.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*Shuttle OPS*:  Take them to the Cargo Bay Triage for assessment.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: I'll handle Chief Trin sir. ::moves to leave the bridge::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Keep up the work, if you need me then contact me.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I need to be in on this, Ensign.  but very good.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Hears the doors to her sickbay open and hopes it isn't more patients to work on.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: As you wish sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::He finds her busy at work with a patient but he sees she saw him come in.  He goes to her::  CMO: I don't mean to interrupt but, I was wondering if Sickbay needed anything.

Host Ganter_Sher says:
::Shoves somewhat in the shuttle, his one motion sort of pushing everyone around:: Shuttle_OPS: But we're FINE! I just need to get my c--cr---precious passengers on their way, so we can stop a WAR! What part of that don't you understand?  ::Audible to OPS over Shuttle_OPS comm::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
@ :: ears perk up... waiting to hear from the Cherokee ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: I'm kind of doing a ship wide tour.

Host SMLea says:
@<OPS_Shields>CO: Aye sir.  ::Hails the Cherokee::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Turns and enters the Turbolift.::

ACTION: OPS receives a hail from the incoming Starfleet starship the USS Annapurna.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*Shuttle OPS*:  Tell them it mandatory. The quicker they comply, the quicker they will be assigned temporary quarters.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks up to see the CNS standing next to her.:: CNS: Hello....Umm, I think we're all set here. Things are slowly dying down. I think most of the injuries were from the panic of an imminent nova. I'm glad to see you though.

Host CS_Trin says:
::Continues to evade security, jetting into the nearest Turbolift as its doors slide open -- and running smack-dab into CO Ayidee::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> ::Looks up at the two of them and quietly moves away to work on another patient::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
@ :: monitoring engines... they're running fine ::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Annapurna:  This is the USS Cherokee.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CS_Trin: Pardon me, can I help you find something?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Stands back for now to let the CO handle things::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Nods to Rhapsody as she passes::  CMO: I'm glad to see you too.

Host Ganter_Sher says:
::Grabs Shuttle_OPS arm and moves his mouth in close to the man's comm badge, now addressing Nash directly:: *OPS*: List'n, Honey, I just need dropped off immediately at the nearest trading post, and we'll just get a new ship and get on our way. We don' need no processin'.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Takes a deep breath:: CNS: I've been down here and haven't heard any reports yet....how did we do?

Host CS_Trin says:
::Runs into Ayidee's arms and suddenly backs away, her back hitting the Turbolift doors as they close behind her:: CO: I---I---  ::Stares hard and long at Ayidee's face, searching for the truth there.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CS_Trin: Oh, my.  You are Chief Trin, am I right?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: We should focus on the living for now.  The rest is best left till later when we have the time to grieve.  Are the triage units still busy?  We are trying to find temporary housing for our guests.  Operations has their hands full.

Host CO_Marks says:
@COM: Cherokee: OPS: Hello Cherokee, this is Captain Marks of the Annapurna. We've been sent to provide support, as well as deliver your new Chief of Engineering. ::Nods to Oldman with a brief grin::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: The ship is in pretty good shape.   ::looking for a positive spin::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*Sher*:  I am not your Honey, I run this ships functionality. At this moment, we are in a rescue mission.  Now Shut up and take your medicine.  Oh yeah, one more negative utterance from you, I can highly recommend to my Captain to house you in the Brig.

Host Ganter_Sher says:
::Raises a breath to continue his protest, until Nash threatens the brig---and his lips quickly clamp down::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CNS: I see...We've only one triage station left. It's for those in the escape pods and shuttles. A couple of cargo bays are now open for temp housing if it's needed.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Annapurna:  Excellent.  Just in time, I have sent you the coordinates to beam the new CEO over.  One more thing, are you available to assist us in the rescue attempt?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Oh, that's good ::He's watching her work and is fascinated by every move she makes::  CMO: Yes, we'll want to convert the Cargo Bays.  How are Ruby and her Brother?

Host CO_Marks says:
@COM: Cherokee: OPS: We can beam your new officer aboard on your mark. We can also help out with the rescue attempt, yes.  Would you like us to start bringing aboard some of the escape pods?

Host CS_Trin says:
::All hopes seems to flag from her:: CO: He's gone.... ::Turns to the more familiar Q'ten:: CTO: ...isn't he?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Annapurna:  Anything you can grab will be highly appreciated.  They have their distress signals on so finding them will be easier.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CNS: Ruby and River haven't really changed in their condition....and I don't have much time to help them until this is all done. ::Continues to work.:: I do however....have some ideas on how to help them. But without the Nordiss anywhere around, where do they go? What will happen to them now?

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
@ :: stands up and transfers engineering protocols over to Lt. Edgar with a few hits on the console ::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO/Trin: He stayed behind to try and get the mine lift operational so the remaining miners could be rescued. He was... unsuccessful.

Host Shuttle_OPS says:
Ganter_Sher: You heard the lady! Let's go!  ::Starts ushering the group out of the shuttle and into the shuttle bay::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CS_Trin: The Proconsule?  I am sorry, we tried to get everyone, but he fought until the last second for you all.  I wish I could have saved him as well, but the nova came too quickly.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
@CO_Marks: Sir?  Permission to disembark.  :: stands at attention ::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Trin: His sacrifice will be remembered with Honor.

Host CO_Marks says:
@COM: Cherokee: OPS: Understood.  We'll send your engineering over momentarily.  Annapurna out.  ::Nods to OPS, then turns to Oldman, shaking his head at the ensign's formal stance:: CEO: I take it you're ready then.   ::Nods to OPS:: OPS: Beam him over, Krina.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Has to refrain from romantic thoughts for the moment, at least, and is finding it difficult::  CMO: I don't know.  I think that's for someone other than us to decide.  Yeah, the Nordiss, it vanished without a trace.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CNS: I guess we'll see then...Did you want to visit them?

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
@CO_Marks: Yes, sir.  It's been fun.  ::grins::

Host CS_Trin says:
::Starts to raise a breath, but just slumps back against the wall just beside the Turbolift doors, not quite able to hold her own weight for the moment:: CO/CTO: The stupid, stupid fool.  ::Shakes her head::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  The Annapurna has arrived with our new CEO.  They have agreed to assist us in collecting the crew in the escape pods.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: No, not now.  I'll see them later, when all the dust settles.  I should go and let you get back to work.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods again:: CNS: Okay...You'll come back later, right?

Host CS_Trin says:
CO/CTO: He had everything he could've ever wanted...but he insisted on staying on one of those blasted dilithium planets to give more people a better life. ::Spoken through tears:: If he weren't dead now, I'd kill him.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OPS*: Very good, have the helm coordinate to speed up the efforts.

ACTION: In moments, Ensign Oldman dematerializes from the Annapurna's bridge, and rematerializes within the Cherokee's engineering.

ACTION: The Annapurna begins tractoring one science station escape pod at a time into its shuttle bay.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  Understood.  ::she relays the information to the helm.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: If you'd like me to return later, I gladly will.  See you then.  ::He smiles a killer smile and exits Sickbay::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CS_Trin: I know it isn't much consolation, but he seemed to only regret not being able to stay with you.  He was a dedicated leader, and seemed to be a great man.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: materializes in the Cherokee engineering room ::

Host Shuttle OPS says:
*CO*: Uh, Captain, I hate to bother you, but I think there's something here in the shuttle bay you're gonna want to see.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Smiles back and sighs lightly before turning back to her work.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Shuttle OPS*: Very well I'll be there shortly.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Overhears the Captain's Com::CO Would you like me to check it out sir?

Host Ruby says:
::Quietly walks out of her room and into the main ward of sickbay, looking around for someone::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: If it's something that needs security I can let you know.  But with all these people coming aboard, I think you have your hands full also.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Self: Good job with the self control, Wally.  ::Actually pats himself on the back as he enters the Turbolift::  Computer: Cargo Bay 1, if you please.  ::Smiling, happily thinking of her::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: surveys the engineering room, grabs someone's attention :: Ens.Fleece: I'm the new CEO, just beamed over from the Annapurna... what's the situation here in engineering?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CS_Trin: Can we do anything to make you feel better?  Sorry, I know that's a stupid question...

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks over and sees Ruby wandering around and she walks over to her and looks at her questioningly::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir. Trin: If you'll come with me, I'll see what we can do about getting you some quarters.

Host CS_Trin says:
CO: Just.... ::Presses her lips together, literally trembling with rage a moment:: ...find the bastards who did this. Will you, Captain?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I will be making rounds of the ship if you need assistance.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Enters Cargo Bay 1 and sees all the people::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir. If you run into any trouble just give a whistle.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CS_Trin: I will do my best, Chief. Honestly we are still not sure how this even happened.

Host Ruby says:
::Sees Talora, apparently the target of her search, and walks up gingerly, looking up into the woman's face::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Knowing she can't hear her she still asks...:: Ruby: What is it? Is something wrong?

Host Ruby says:
::Stares another moment at Talora, tilting her head slightly, then lifts her hand to her lips, pressing her fingers to her lips twice in a row::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
<EO_Ens_Fleece> CEO: uhhh... we've got teams working all over the ship... RCS is not great...  Warp power is holding steady...  Impulse sustained minor damage... :: grabs a PADD and hands it to Oldman ::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: looks over the damage report on the PADD ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Turns and heads for the Shuttle Bay.::

Host Ganter_Sher says:
::In Cargo Bay 1, still making a ruckus, as he insists loudly to get his artifacts back and get off this ship::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
Ens.Fleece: Looks like things are well in hand...  I have to report in to the Captain...  once I do that I'll be back down to get an update.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Tilts her head and looks slightly confused::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looking for whoever is in charge of the triage unit.  He finds MO Monroe::  MO Monroe: How's it going?

Host CS_Trin says:
CTO: I....just...is there someplace I can go to rest?  Not quarters....::Shudders:: ..not yet.  

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Trin: You said the Proconsule Jareth insisted on staying on one of the Dilithium planets. Were there others?

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
Computer: locate Captain Ayidee.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Mo Monroe>: CNS: Most of the serious medical cases are in the Holodeck.  We are just waiting on placing these folk somewhere.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Trin: Perhaps the ships chapel?

Host CS_Trin says:
::Nods:: CTO: Take me there, and we can talk.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
<Computer> CEO: Captain Ayidee is on Deck 4, main shuttle bay.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: heads to a Turbolift :: Computer: Deck 4.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Monroe: OPS wants to convert the Cargo Bay in a dormitory.  I figure the single fellows can bunk out in here.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Trin: as you wish.  ::Escorts Trin to the ships chapel::

Host Ruby says:
::Presses her fingers to her lips again, somewhat more urgently, then takes a sort of exasperated breath, and looks around the room::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: arrives on deck 4 and heads out the corridor towards the shuttle bay ::

Host CS_Trin says:
::Walks along the corridor toward the chapel with Q'ten:: CTO: Tarix III wasn't the only Tarix planet rich with dilithium: Tarix II was also practically swimming with it.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
MO Monroe: I'll tell them they can start their work in here, if that's alright.

Host Ruby says:
::Gains a sort of focus as she looks in one particular direction, and sort of narrows her eyes....even though to all appearances, she's merely staring at a blank wall::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::rather shocked:: Trin: Tarix II? There was another colony?

Host Ganter_Sher says:
CNS: You! You there! You're an officer! You can get us out of here!

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Wonders if Ruby is going through a flashback episode::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Runs a Tricorder on Ruby::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Mo Monroe>: CNS: Of course, the med team will pack up and return to Sickbay or the Holodeck, depending on where Doctor Stradiot wants us.

Host CS_Trin says:
::Shakes her head:: CTO: No, not another colony, thank goodness. But Jareth found the hidden dilithium on both planets, and quietly bought the rights under separate companies, to keep anyone else from finding out. He could've just revealed the rich dilithium deposits, sold out for a fortune, and been somewhere far, far from here when this all happened.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Monroe: I just left her.  She's in a good mood.  I'm off.  ::Exits Cargo Bay 1::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Trin: But he decided to start a colony instead. Give other people a chance of making a decent life for themselves?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Enters shuttle bay.::  Shuttle Ops: You wanted to show me something?

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: enters the shuttle bay and spots the CO speaking with someone...  stands back and keeps a respectful distance ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Heads for Holodeck 1's triage unit::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods at her and offers her hand to Ruby::

Host CS_Trin says:
::Nods, as they enter the chapel, and moves into one of the seats:: CTO: He thought he could help "the little guy," by letting friends and family work for huge gains...if and when Tarix III ever ran out, he'd just shift operations to Tarix II.  Once someone was done working, they could leave with their riches and live an easy life.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
*OPS*: Your team can have Cargo Bay 1, Commander, Ma'am, it's done being a med station now.

Host Shuttle_OPS says:
CO: Well, we got the crew out of here, then started running maintenance scans of the shuttle...but we were getting odd interference with our readings. Looks like it was coming from the Ilese cargo containers.  ::Indicates one of the large, 2 m x 1 m containers::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Trin: And he died trying to save those "little guys".

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CNS*:  Excellent.  I'll have my staff there to makes the changes.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: listening in on the Shuttle Ops report to the CO... looks over the container referred to ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Shuttle OPS: What kind of interference are you getting?

Host Ruby says:
::Takes Talora's hand, somewhat hesitantly, and follows::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
*OPS*: Yes, Ma'am, Daniels over and out!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she notifies her staff to make the conversion from triage to temporary housing.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Enters Holodeck 1 and sees a moderately busy triage unit.  He begins using his medical degree to pitch in and help out the Doctors and Nurses there::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Leads Ruby to her office and goes to the Replicator and orders something simple for Ruby to eat. Once Chicken Noodle Soup appears, she turns and hands the bowl and spoon to Ruby with a smile.::

Host Shuttle_OPS says:
CO: Near as I can tell, it's the same sort of interference we encountered while trying to beam people from the mines below. I can open the cargo container and find out, though...

Host CS_Trin says:
::Wipes a single tear from the edge of her eye, though she's fairly more composed now:: CTO: Right. It's always THAT kind....that has to die. Why is that, Ensign?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Pauses a second.::  Shuttle OPS: Do it then.  There needs to be some reason they needed this cargo as the entire star system burned up.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: pulls out a Tricorder and scans the container the Shuttle Ops is referring to... walking over to it ::

Host Ruby says:
::Tries the spoon and dips it into the bowl, raising the broth to her lips. She grimaces a moment....but hunger overrides that, and she tries consuming the spoonful of soup anyway::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Trin: I don't have that answer, I'm afraid. But, I don't know a lot about the beliefs of your people, but among Klingons, we would not mourn the loss of Jareth, but rather we would celebrate his life, his accomplishments. And from what you've told me Jareth accomplished quite a lot.

Host Ganter_Sher says:
::Stalks up on Daniels and begins tapping him forcefully in the shoulder:: CNS: Hey, YOU! I SAID I need to get my crew OUT of here!

Host Shuttle_OPS says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Kneels beneath the container, jiggers with the lock a moment, then pops the lid open::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: can't quite get a clear reading from the container... looks up quizzically at the CO, then remembers he still needs to report in... curses his curiosity ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Ganter: First of all, Ooow ::Rubs his shoulder:: Secondly, I don't know who you are but, am sure I never heard you say anything.  Now, calmly, what is it you want?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Sees her grimace and turns back to the Replicator and says:: Computer: Computer, please give me something that would suit a Meenan based on current information.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Ganter: As for your crew, we aren't holding any one here against their will, I assure you.

Host CO_Marks says:
@COM: Cherokee: OPS: Annapurna to Cherokee. Just letting you know we've recovered the last of the escape pods. The scientists aboard say they each brought a portion of their scientific database with them. 

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
CO: Sir, the Tricorder is picking up a high concentration of dilithium ore.  ::peeks into the container the Shuttle Ops just opened ::

Host CO_Marks says:
@COM: Cherokee: OPS: Of course, whatever was with the escape pods that didn't make it, was lost, but their chief administrator estimates that 60-70% of their database is salvageable.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Dilithium?  Why would a diplomatic mission choose to grab large stores of dilithium in this sort of situation?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Annapurna:  Excellent.  Any data saved is better than all lost.

ACTION: Within the cargo container is visible ore, cut by a transporter beam.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
CO: erm...  Ensign Oldman reporting for duty, by the way...  

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
CO: Maybe they sold out...?  :: looks back and forth from the container and the Tricorder ::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  The Annapurna has all the crew from the escape pods.  The rescued crew told the crew of the Annapurna that they have salvaged a sizeable amount of their scientific data.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Welcome aboard, Chief.  Looks like you arrived just in time.  What do you think, does this have any value in a diplomatic situation?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OPS*: Excellent.  But it seems our mystery is not over yet.  Where is the diplomatic mission leader?

Host Ganter_Sher says:
::Slightly defused by the CNS's demeanor:: CNS: I want my, uh, artifacts, and my crew, and my, uh, passengers, returned to me, immediately. And the loan of a shuttle to get us to the nearest trading post would be great, thank you.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  Unknown at the moment, still have some feelers looking into it.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Takes whatever the Replicator spit out, not really knowing what it is, hoping she'll like it and hands it to Ruby.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees an irate Ganter inconsolable and hasn't the time for rude pushy people.  Hits him with a strong sedative from a nearby hypo-sprayer.  Helps the unconscious Sher into a chair.  Goes back to work::

Host Ruby says:
::Swallows the soup...but a moment later turns her head aside and violently vomits it out::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she had received word that Sher has continued with his disruption.::  *CO*:  Captain, I have word that someone is demanding his artifacts and staff to be returned to him.  It’s the same person who disrespected how things work here.  Do I have your permission to have Security toss him in the Brig?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
Ruby: Here, try this....I don't know what it is, but the computer thinks you'll like it. ::Hands it to her::

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