USS Cherokee  
"A Small Spark" Part 18 
11406.01

Ship's Log, Stardate 11406.01, Captain Ayidee recording.  Our rescue efforts are wrapping up, but now we have discovered some of the beings rescued attempted to smuggle dilithium out of the system as the entire star system was exploding.  I am about to see just what this was about.

Starring_
Lea as Guest Producer, CS_Trin, Grita, and Ganter_Sher
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels 
Topper Loghry as CTO_Ens_Q’ten
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
James Young as CEO_Ens_Oldman

Guest Starring
Connor as Lennart

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

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<And Now...the REAL Conclusion!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: in the shuttle bay looking at the cargo container full of dilithium ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Now that he can, he goes back to treating patients in Holodeck 1's triage unit::

Host Ganter_Sher says:
::Lying unconscious in Holodeck 1::

Host CS_Trin says:
::Dabs at the corners of her eyes, sopping up the last bit of moisture there, as she takes a deep steeling breath, and sits up straighter:: CTO: Well...I'm ready.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Shuttlebay, trying to figure out what is really going on.:: CEO: So, is it a greed situation, or is it possible that somehow this ore may have contributed to the nova?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Feeling way out of his comfort zone but still trying his best to console Chief Trin::
Trin: Ready for what?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::at OPS, on Bridge, still trying to make sense of the chaos that the nova caused::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Flags down a couple medics::  Medics: Maybe we could prop this guy up against a wall someplace out of the way?  ::Points to Ganter Sher::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: looks up from his Tricorder ::  CO: I think it'd take quite a bit of dilithium to destabilize a star, sir.  Tricorder says this is regular dilithium.

Host CS_Trin says:
CTO: To see to the rest of Jar---of my, people. I need check in on them, make sure no one's hurt, and start to see to the disbursement of their funds.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
CO: With some refinement we could use this ourselves.  :: peers at the cargo container ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Medic 1>: CNS: Aye, Sir.  ::With assistance from Medic 2, they drag Ganter Sher's body out of the way::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: By itself, but...ah, let's keep it simple.  The Ilese seems to have been more concerned with profit than the lives of their fellow citizens.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Trin: Of course. I think they're being set up temporary quarters in Cargo Bay 1. We'll start there.

Host CS_Trin says:
::Nods...speaking simply:: CTO: Good.  ::Stands quietly, and waits to be shown the way by Q'ten::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: picks up a small chunk of the dilithium and has a look at it ::  CO: Sir...  this stuff is dug up right from the ground.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
CO: Greed will do many things to a man.  :: drops the chunk of dilithium back in the container ::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Leads the way down the corridor to the nearest Turbolift.::

Host CS_Trin says:
::Follows Q'ten down the corridor, deep in thought::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Yes it can.  I believe we both have things to accomplish now that you've reported in.  Good to have you aboard, but let me know if there's anything I can do to assist repairs.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Trin: Where will you go now?

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
CO: It's possible that the ore was transported out of the ground...  straight lines...  no jagged edges.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Holds the door of the Turbolift open for Trin::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
CO: Thank you, sir.  I'll get back to Engineering and see how the team is doing.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Treating a burn victim with a dermal regenerator::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Ship was less than an hour from being little more than a drop in the stellar "bucket", and they stop to beam this out?  It's time to confront those responsible.

Host CS_Trin says:
::Steps into the Turbolift and leans back against the wall::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OPS*: Commander, I need to find the Captain of the Ilese.  We have things to discuss.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
TL: Cargobay 1.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Would you care to tag along?  Good time to see the results of this kind of greed.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  Last known location of him was in the Cargo Bay.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
CO: Sure can, sir.  

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Then let's get to it.  ::Turns and heads out of Shuttlebay towards Cargo bay.::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: follows the CO ::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::The Turbolift doors open and off we go toward the cargo bay::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Nurse A'Marie>: CNS: Sir, we're sending those that can be sent to Sickbay to Sickbay.  They're able to handle things there now.  Some we are discharging.  I suppose OPS will have a place to put everybody.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: can't imagine anything good is going to happen with the impending confrontation in the cargo bay ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Arrives at Turbolift, then enters and takes it to cargo bay.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Nurse: That sounds fine but, why tell me?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Arrives at the cargo bay doors with Trin:: Trin: Are you sure you're up for this?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Nurse A'Marie>:: Looks around the Holodeck triage unit:: CNS: Because, when you came in, you became the senior officer, Sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Nurse: Oh.  That hardly seems fair.  Anyway, you just do what you were doing before.  I might be in enough trouble without commandeering a triage unit without orders from the CMO.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Exits Turbolift and heads to Cargo Bay.::  CEO: Is this your first assignment out of the Academy or have you made it to other ships?  Last few days I've fallen a touch behind the way things have been moving.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Enters the cargo bay with Trin and looks around::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Nurse A'Marie>:: Looks at the counselor oddly and says...:: CNS: Aye Sir ::before walking away::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Trin; It seems a bit chaotic at the moment but things will settle down in no time.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: walking alongside the CO:: CO: I've been bounced around from ship to ship for the last six months.  I'm hoping this will be last one for a while.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Sees CS Trin and CTO entering cargo bay.:: CEO: That sounds like a good plan, consistency is key to finding your place.  In Starfleet and in life.

Host CS_Trin says:
::Sighs sadly:: CTO: I know...  Well... ::Looks around the cargo bay:: ...Thank you, Ensign. Is there anything I can do for you?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Goes back to treating patients::

Lennart says:
::steps into the Holodeck in search of his CO::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ CS_Trin: Chief Trin, Ensign, I hope you have found a bit of comfort here, as little as there is to be found.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Stands up straight when the CO approaches:: CO: Sir, Chief Trin here wanted to look in on what's left of her people.

Host CS_Trin says:
::All of the comforts ringing a bit hollow right now, but she's aware that's normal after a loss:: CO: Thank you, Captain.  ::Nods::

Lennart says:
::his eyes wide open at seeing his unconscious CO:: CNS_Ens_Daniels: What is going on in here?!

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: nods to the CTO as he walks with the CO ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Yes, I understand.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looks to see who just talk to him:: Lennart: Umm, triage is going on here.  Who are you?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CEO: I don't believe we have met. ::Offers his hand:: I'm Ensign Q'ten, Chief Tactical Officer.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CS: I wish I could do more to help, but we can find what we can to make this easier.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: shakes the CTO's hand ::  CTO: Ensign Oldman, your new Chief Engineer.  Nice to meet you.  

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Have you seen the Captain of the Ilese anywhere about by chance?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CEO: New Engineer! Glad to have you! This old girl needs some care.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: I have not sir, not that I am aware of anyway.

Host CS_Trin says:
CO: Of course.  If you'll excuse me...  ::Walks away into the crowd, greeting various members of the colony::

Lennart says:
CNS_Ens_Daniels: Does the name Lennart not mean anything to you? I am diplomat from the Horshow system!

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: wonders just where this Ilese captain is ::

Host Grita says:
::While passing by, overhears the Captain and scowls:: CO: That loud one? 

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: So many beings here, but it's still not enough.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
CTO: Hopefully, we'll steer clear of novae in the future.  ::grins::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Goes to a nearby console and looks up the Ilese's manifest::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Lennart: Means absolutely nothing to me, Sir but, this is a triage center, please, be careful and lower your voice.  Now, calmly tell me about this Horshow system.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Grita: I haven't met him yet, but do you know where he is?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Turns at the sound of Grita's voice and grins as he sees her::

Host Grita says:
CO: I saw him follow Ensign Daniels into the corridor, wailing like a baby.  ::Spits on the ground beside her::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Grita: Grita! You made it! Thank Kahless!

Lennart says:
CNS_Ens_Daniels: Does ignorance run throughout Starfleet or is it just limited to this crew? I was aboard the Ilese recently or does the destruction of non Starfleet ships not register with you or this crew?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Grita: Thank you for your assistance.
*CNS*: Counselor, have you any idea where I can find the Captain of the Ilese?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Lennart: We've had a lot happen in the last hour or two.  Excuse me...

Lennart says:
CNS_Ens_Daniels: Now tell me, what happened to my Captain here!

Host Grita says:
::Sternly:: CTO: Q'ten! This is NOT how I planned to see your ship!  ::Softens---for a Klingon:: But thank you, for taking so many colonists on board.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
*CO*: I haven't officially met the Ilese's Captain, Sir but I suspect he's here, with me along with a pal of his.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CNS*: Where are you at right now?  I need to see him.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Grita: We gathered as many as we could, and it pleases me that you were among them. Is your sister with you?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Lennart: Your Captain had a misfortunate accident.
*CO*: Holodeck 1's triage, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CNS*: Thank you, on my way.

Lennart says:
CNS_Ens_Daniels: What do you mean accident?  My CO is no klutz!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: We may have need for the brig if things progress as they seem to be headed.  Captain of the Ilese has done some suspect things.

Host Grita says:
CTO: Targek is watching over the Cardassian woman and her husband. 

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Lennart: He seemed upset to me and so, I gave him a mild sedative to calm his nerves.  My Captain is on his way.  He'll settle things.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Grita: majQa! And just how did you plan to see my ship?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir, Security will be ready.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Then it seems we are on our way to Holodeck 1.
CTO: Keep me informed if anything else comes up.

Lennart says:
CNS_Ens_Daniels: Sedative! This is an outrage! How dare you assault a member of a diplomatic crew! I demand to speak with your Captain immediately!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Lennart: Like I said, he's on his way.  I assure you, your CO is fine, just taking a little rest.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: nods :: CO: Aye, sir.  :: readies to follow the CO ::

Host Grita says:
::Claps Q'ten on the shoulder:: CTO: In a much less crowded way!  ::Grins::  
 
CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Picks up a hypo sprayer and calibrates it to provide adrenaline to bring Sher back to the land of the conscious::

Lennart says:
::crosses his arm and starts pacing up and down the Holodeck impatiently waiting for the CO while mumbling about the CNS::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Turns and heads for Holodeck 1.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Grita: When my shift ends I would be glad to show you some of the less crowded areas of the ship.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: follows the CO thinking of the potential drama to unfold ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Thinks about giving Lennart the same treatment he gave Sher but, decides against it::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Enters Turbolift and starts it towards Holodeck 1.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Grita: If you need anything just ask for me. ::points out the computer console on the wall::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Goes to Ganter Sher and zaps him once again with a hypos prayer, this time to revive him::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Exits Turbolift and enters Holodeck 1, looking around.::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: enters Holodeck 1 at the CO's side ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Lennart: Your Captain and mine will both be with you momentarily.  ::Sees CO arrive::  There he is now.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Waves to get the CO's attention::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Sees the CNS and heads over.::  CNS: You said you were with the Ilese Captain?

Host Ganter_Sher says:
::Blinks his eyes open against the light, and looks up, seeing that scad Daniels,and Lennart:: Lennart: Len--Lennart?

Lennart says:
::looks up at who entered the Holodeck and immediately heads over:: CO: I must protest at this outrageous treatment we've been subjected to by your crew!

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: looks at Lennart, eyeing him up and down ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Yes, Sir.  This I believe is him.  ::Points to the guy on the floor::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Lennart: What part of the treatment?  This is a very strained time, resources far less than needed.  What specifically is it bothering you?

Lennart says:
Ganter_Sher: Stay calm but you were assaulted by that crew member ::points at the CNS::

Host Ganter_Sher says:
::Shakes his head a few times to clear the cobwebs, and stands to his feet, looking at Lennart a moment, then at the CO he'd seen on the view screen when the Cherokee first arrived:: CO: If I had to guess, Captain, that would be your officer here slapping me with a sedative when I was just trying to talk to him!

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Grita: In the mean time is there anything that you or your sister require right now?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Sir, I...

Host Ganter_Sher says:
Lennart: Calm!?   ::Eyes seem to boil for a moment, but he quickly reins it in:: Fine...Fine...-calm-. ::Folds his arms, and moves beside Lennart::

Lennart says:
CO_Ayidee: Your CNS ::points again:: assaulted my Captain and unlawfully injected him with a sedative! This is an outrage! I demand formal charges be brought against your crew and we will be filing complaints with the Federation council at the treatment we've been subjected to!

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: raises his eyebrows at the mention of the sedative, why would he need to do that unless the guy was being unruly? ::

Host Grita says:
CTO: Heh. New jobs! ::Laughs:: But we are well provided for. Go. I know your ship needs you, Q'ten. I will be here.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ganter_Sher: Was that before or after you slowed up our rescue efforts so you could smuggle out some dilithium ore?

Lennart says:
CO_Ayidee: We are on an important diplomatic mission to the Trevon system, how dare you accuse us of such things?!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO/ Lennart: Sir, I didn't know who he was.  He came in and was upsetting my patients barking out orders and being quite belligerent.

Host Ganter_Sher says:
CO: We did nothing of the sort! We were in just as much of a hurry to get away from that exploding star!

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Grita: I will look in on you as soon as I can.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
:: Turns to leave the cargo bay::

Lennart says:
CO_Ayidee: And this is the default response? Assault? I thought the Federation were peaceful explorers!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ganter Sher: My shuttle crew were told it was cases of diplomatic documents.  But it interfered with diagnostics.  We took a look to see what it was and then found dilithium ore.

Host Grita says:
CTO: And then!  ::Laughs, and turns away to find Targek::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Hearing for the first time about the dilithium ore and thinks the Captain may be madder at these guys than at him.  Has young Wally dodged a bullet?::

Host Ganter_Sher says:
CO: So you just opened diplomatic cargo?!

Lennart says:
CO_Ayidee: You violated the sanctity of our diplomatic cases? This is an even more grievous outage then what your Counselor committed against my Captain!

Host Ganter_Sher says:
CO: I have a responsibility to protect the interests of my diplomatic passengers!

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Heads out of the cargo bay with a wide grin on  his face and heads for somewhere else.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ganter Sher: Safety of the ship takes precedence, even when we aren't carrying hundreds of refugees.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Wishes he was anywhere else, backs away to let the CO handle things::

Lennart says:
CO_Ayidee: Not that is any of your business but that is a protection mechanism built into our diplomatic cases. There is no ore inside them.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: wonders aloud ::  Self: I wonder how many more people we could have saved if we didn't need to worry about that cargo?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Lennart: Go ahead and log a complaint, we have the cases, and the ore.

Host Ganter_Sher says:
CO: Whoever physically opened that container, I want their name! I will be pressing charges and making a formal complaint!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO: I didn't mean to start an incident.  You must be our new Chief Engineer.  I heard you just came aboard.  Welcome, I'm the ship's Counselor, Wally Daniels.

Lennart says:
CO_Ayidee: Are you so brazen that you would waltz into Klingon embassy and rummage through their items as well?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
*Computer*: Computer what is Ensign Daniels current location?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ganter Sher/ Lennart: If the Klingon embassy was risking lives in a disaster, then yes.  Register any complaint you want, I stand by the actions as they were carried out.

Lennart says:
CO_Ayidee: I thought the Federation was built to respect laws but the actions of you and your crew clearly demonstrate that is not the case. We will be filing complaints at the highest level with the Federation council.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
<Computer> CTO: Ensign Daniels is currently in Holodeck one.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Self: Then that's where I am headed.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Hears Lennart and thinks he's going to be fired::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Lennart: Very well.  Do what you have to do.  The presence of the Ore weakens your case, however.  But do what you feel necessary.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
Lennart: No ore?  I had one in my hands...  :: frowns :;  Why are you lying?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Makes his way to Holodeck 1::

Lennart says:
CO_Ayidee: Once we are done you'll be lucky if they let you scrub a plasma conduit after this blatant violation of countless treaties and laws.

Host Ganter_Sher says:
CO: I see your own safety is all that matters here, not the sovereignty of other worlds and governments. I used to be proud to be a Federation citizen. 

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Goes back to treating the patients trying to rest::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ganter Sher: The safety of my ship AND the refugees.  People died because we diverted resources to these cases.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Enters the Holodeck and sees the CO in a small group of angry looking persons::

Host Ganter_Sher says:
CO: You didn't divert anything for the cases! You'd already sent the shuttles, and we brought the cases with us.  And regardless what had happened, that's no excuse for violating diplomatic sanctity.  ::Folds his arms:: Lennart: Let's go. We'll get our cargo back at their hearing!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees the CTO enter across the room::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ganter Sher: Go ahead.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Heads over and taps the CEO on the shoulder:: CEO: is there a problem?

Lennart says:
CO_Ayidee: This is not the last you'll hear from us ::follows Ganter_Sher::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: shakes head ::  CTO: Not anymore...  ::eyeing up the two bozos ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees the loud guys about to leave the Holodeck and breathes easier::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Is everything alright sir?

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