USS Cherokee    
"Infinity's Child" Part 2 
11407.06

Ship's Log, Stardate 11407.06, Captain Ayidee recording. The Cherokee has been ordered to participate in a cultural celebration on the applicant system named Korin.  We are both to join the celebration and also evaluate the societies readiness for Federation membership.

Starring_
Lea as Guest Producer, USS_Shapnir_OPS, and Korin_Prime_Minister_of_Diplomacy
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels 
Topper Loghry as CTO_Ens_Q’ten
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora

Guest Starring
Connor as Ambassador_Krellit

Absent
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer
James Young as CEO_Ens_Oldman

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ACTION: Cherokee is 10 minutes away from the rendezvous, at current warp.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::at OPS::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, trying to figure out how to carry out these new orders without raising too many questions from the natives.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: What can sensors tell us about the radiation field surrounding the system?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Fidgeting in his stiff,, itchy,  Dogh, uniform, and remembering how his father always complained when he had to wear them::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Enters the bridge wearing his dress uniform and not liking it very much.  Takes his seat, left of the CO::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::On the bridge, looking both professional and elegant in her dress uniform, she quietly leans against the wall, watching the proceedings::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::making the best of an interesting situation while doing her usual duties in her dress uniform.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Looking over tactical scanners:: CO: Against our shields the radiation poses no threat Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Very good, but I was more wondering how this kind of thing came into being.  Never seen anything like it in any system I've been to.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Are you sure?  We've had enough of radiation related illnesses around here.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: I do not have the information required to present a history of the phenomenon sir.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Pipes up:: CTO: Please don't give me more work to do.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: According to my tactical scanners Mister Daniels, we should be safe.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Theoretically, any ideas on how this kind of thing could happen?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Good to hear.  Wouldn't want anyone to start glowing or anything.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Looks around at some of the other bridge crew to see if anyone has an answer::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Shakes head:: CO: I have no idea sir.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: What's wrong with a little glowing? We're already rather sparkly in our fine regalia.

ACTION: The USS Shapnir approaches the border of the Korin system and drops out of warp.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Sparkly is fine.  Glowing is bad, fluorescent green doesn't go with the uniform.  ::Smiles::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir another ship has just dropped out of warp. Its transponder signal identifies it as the USS Shapnir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Are they attending the festivities too, Sir?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Acknowledged, we have a rendezvous scheduled with them.  It seems the Federation Ambassador to Korin needed to be replaced, so the Shapnir is dropping him off so we can get him to Korin.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: What happened to the last ambassador?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Make contact with the Shapnir, arrange to transport the ambassador over and then send them our thanks.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: Aye Sir.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Thinks it is rather odd that an ambassador would suddenly be replaced at such a critical time::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: From what I've been told, he had a medical issue while returning from Starbase 234.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: That's rather vague.  I wonder what really happened?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM: Shapnir:  This is the USS Cherokee confirming the transport arrangements for the Ambassador.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: He did not have a deputy?

Host USS_Shapnir_OPS says:
@COM: OPS: USS Cherokee, this is USS Shapnir. We're ::under his breath:: more than ::aloud again:: ready to transport the ambassador to your care.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Vague?  Yes, perhaps a bit too much so.  I didn't want to raise concerns, but he seems to have had an aneurism and it proved to be fatal.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Not that I am aware of.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Shapnir:  Understood, Transport at your convenience, the coordinates should be arriving to you now.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: The new ambassador sounds like a real hand full.  Are we sure we want him over here?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Something tells me that the Ambassador is a handful.  The crew of the Shapnir seems a bit tense upon my hails.

Host USS_Shapnir_OPS says:
@COM: OPS: Understood. Transporting now, Cherokee.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: We have our orders, we can deal with it.  We are professionals.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: With your permission Captain, I will meet the Ambassador and escort her to the bridge.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Oh yeah, I forgot.  ::Smiles, so the CO knows he's kidding::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  The Ambassador has been beamed to Main Transporter Room.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Permission granted.  Just give her a chance to drop off her belongings first.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Do we have suitable quarters ready or do we need to prepare some first?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Makes his way to the Turbolift::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Captain, please, you know me and my staff.  Of course we have quarters available. Let's hope it’s at least somewhat suitable for the Ambassador.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: If the Ambassador is a difficult woman, should we have sent the Klingon to greet her?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Moves over to a console and looks up all the information she can find on the Ambassador::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Arrives at the transporter room and sees a human woman standing on the pad dressed even fancier than he was::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Why not?  They may make a cute couple.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: Or a lethal combo.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: I am sure we will give the ambassador a chance to prove it was all a misunderstanding, and that there is no issue.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::eyes the CTO up and down:: CTO: Late, and only an ensign. I hope the rest of the crew make up for your tardiness. My ability to weave diplomatic wonders isn't helped when I have to cover your shortcomings.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Ambassador: Greetings Ambassador Relit. I am Ensign Q'ten, Chief Tactical Officer of the USS Cherokee. On behalf of Captain Ayidee, and the rest of the crew, Welcome aboard.  I assure you madam Ambassador, no offense was meant.  Now if you would like I can show you to your quarters, and then escort you to the bridge to meet with Captain Ayidee.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Maybe we should monitor Q'ten's life signs? ::Smiles::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Smiles back:: CNS: I can do that from here. ::Pulls them up on the console::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: She may just kill him.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
CTO_ENS_Q`ten: Do I look like I have anything to unpack? Let us not waste any more time and go meet with your Captain.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Just so you know, the VIP Quarters are decorated in high Starfleet colors to indicate good gesture.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Excellent, should work out well I hope.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Ambassador: As you wish your eminence.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: Don't forget the fruit basket.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: Me too.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Not appropriate.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::steps off the transporter pad:: CTO: Well let's go then.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: Maybe some of those guest soaps with the Cherokee logo on the wrapper?  ::Smiles::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Nods slightly and escorts her worshipfulness to the nearest Turbolift::

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::Crosses her arms and holds an impatient look on her face::

ACTION: The CTO and ambassador are born by Turbolift to the bridge.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::steps out on to the bridge and makes her way towards the CO's ready room::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Turns about as the Turbolift opens.::  Ambassador: Welcome aboard, Ambassador.  I am Captain Ayidee.  Pleased to be of service to you.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees the lady arrive and gets serious::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Stands upon her arrival::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::stands at attention when the Ambassador arrives on the bridge::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Stands::

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::eyes the CO and takes a quick glance around the bridge:: CO: We'll see just how useful that service is. Your ready room Captain?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ambassador: Yes we will, and if you wish the Ready Room will be fine.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Glad she's going into the Captain's Ready Room with the CO::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Raises an eyebrow, but says nothing::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Still standing in the Turbolift rather dumbfounded::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: You have the Bridge until we return.  ::Walks to the Ready Room, opens the door and motions to Ambassador to go ahead first.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CTO:  Take your station until she returns.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::briskly walks into the CO's ready room but does not take a seat::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sits::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: She seems pleasant. ::Being optimistic::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::returns to his tactical station::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Careful with your words, they could come back to haunt you when you least expect them.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CNS: Pleasantly cold, I'd say. ::Shakes her head and sits back down.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: Yes, Ma'am.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Follows the Ambassador in.::  Computer: close door, establish diplomatic isolation protocols against intrusion.
Ambassador: I take it you have something important to discuss?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: She is a... veqlarghbe'

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CTO: Bless you...::Turns back to her work::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: We'll just have to make extra effort to be nice, that's all.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
CO: Is it safe to assume you've read your mission orders yet? Because I certainly have.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: We gotta be careful on the planet.  The Korin have six eyes.  No making snotty faces behind anyone's back.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Shrugs::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: perhaps you would like to ask her to dinner in your quarters?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ambassador: The original ones or the recent addendum?  The answer is the same but each set is rather different.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I'll take her to dinner, just not in my quarters.  I'm not straightening up for someone who finds fault in everything.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks over at the CNS::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Welcome to Starfleet, Counselor.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
CO_Ayidee: The latter ones. Maybe you aren't as incompetent as your crew seems to suggest.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO/CMO: Besides maybe I'll have other dinner plans later ::Looks at CMO, hopefully::

Ambassador_Krellit says:
CO_Ayidee: Only time will tell however.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods quietly and turns away::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Smiles::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Rolls his eyes:: CNS: You are hopeless.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ambassador: What is it about the orders you wanted to discuss?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Am not.

ACTION: OPS receives a hail from the Korin Prime Ministry of Diplomacy.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
CO_Ayidee: Now allow me to be frank. I have an unparalleled success rate in these types of diplomatic events. However my focus needs to be on the Korin people and not the crew supporting me.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
CO_Ayidee: So far I have an ensign with time keeping issues and first impressions are everything in situations like this. Do I have your assurance this will be the first and last time we have to talk about your crew's performance?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she gets a hail from the Korin Prime Ministry of Diplomacy.::  COM:  KPMofD:  The is the USS Cherokee.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
CO_Ayidee: Otherwise you should just drop me off on the planet's surface and I'll call on you when required.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ambassador: My crew will do what is expected of us, and our focus is where it needs to be.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
CO_Ayidee: Very good. Now ensuring the successful entry of the Korin people into the Federation is of utmost importance as you've seen what Starfleet Science believes about their radiation border.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ambassador: That itself is a tricky subject.  How do you bring up that question without letting them know it is being considered vital as part of their entry?  I am going to have my science staff run scans on the field, but I am certain other ships have done so already.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
CO_Ayidee: You don't. Where did you ever get the impression diplomacy was about honesty and forwardness? 

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ambassador: You know what I mean, but we will need to walk a tightrope with the issue.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
CO_Ayidee: During the festivities, your science officers should be doing discreet inquires into their technology across all areas of the spectrum.

Host Korin_Prime_Minister_of_Diplomacy says:
#::In a cheerful voice:: COM: Cherokee: OPS: Greetings USS Cherokee! We have procured your flight plan into our system. May I ask how many vessels you plan to dispatched to our world for the celebrations?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ambassador: Yes, understood.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
CO_Ayidee: Under the guise of assessing their technological development scale. Pre-warp societies, technology transfers and all that.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
CO_Ayidee: And obviously, have your other senior staff probe into other areas of their society as well. Just don't make it obvious where we are looking.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  KPMofD:  At current count 5 shuttles to accommodate approximately 20 people.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
CO_Ayidee: I assume your science officers can be trusted with the knowledge of the general area we're interested in and won't make it obvious?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ambassador: Shuttle sensors should be able to tell us something about its nature.  As for the object of interest, all we need to do is have one officer looking into it.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
CO_Ayidee: I will leave it to you, to decide to what level your officer needs to be briefed to.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
CO_Ayidee: Now unless there is anything else, how much longer before we are ready to depart for the planet?

Host Korin_Prime_Minister_of_Diplomacy says:
#::Sounding practically jubilant:: COM: USS Cherokee: OPS: Understood! We will see you shortly! Transmitting flight plan now!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  KPMofD:  Understood, See you there. USS Cherokee out.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ambassador: We can be ready to depart in a few minutes.  Just long enough to double check our equipment and get the shuttles launched.

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