USS Cherokee 
Altrius, Part 4
11507.12

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Griswold, Artlock and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
Rob Bindels as FCO_Lt_Zdunovski
Absent
Jon Benson as CEO_Salor
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_LtCmdr_Talora 
Ship's Log, Stardate 11507.12, Tio Ayidee recording.  We have brought the apparent artifact aboard the ship and are about to begin analysis.  With luck that will give us a direction on how to move forward determining it's origin.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Lab, watching the analysis start on the object.:

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge, as she doesn't want to be looking at a rock no matter it's age::

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
::On the bridge aimlessly watching the tactical sensors show nothing at all::

Host Griswold says:
All: Starting with an in depth chemical and molecular scan.  Hoping we can find the surviving ratio of an identifiable substance with a known half life...

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
:: At the station. Looking for an option to observe the finding location.:: *CO: I am still at the station. Requesting to take a look at the finding spot.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::In Science Lab 3; Watching on, with interest::  CO: All this attention for a bit of scrap metal.  I hope all the fuss is worth the effort going in to it.

Host Griswold says:
All: So far it has many traits similar to the materials we use to build our modern...erm, current starships I should say.  About as similar to Federation materials as Klingon or Romulan material is to our own...A few components lend themselves to the aging process though... computer is taking an in depth inventory now.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: It is a form of exploration, in itself it has some worth.
*FCO*: Lieutenant Artlock is scanning the sight from the bridge, but if you want to take a closer look then feel free.  Just file a flight path with the station traffic control.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Just that its really old is fascinating in itself.  I'm anxious to learn the story.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: It's a clue, we just have to find out what the actual mystery is.  Did it come here from another explorer?  Has it been here since the star was main sequence?  Either way we have things to learn from it.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
*CO*: Aye-aye sir. :: And off he goes, finding his way to the spot. :: *Chief Watts*: Get your ass over here. With your team of engineers. I am going to take a look at a finding spot.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
<Chief Watts> *FCO*: What? Ah ok, coming with 2 duty officers. And several tools.

Host Griswold says:
CNS/ CO: I can answer the when it's from, it appears to be the second option...the thing is ancient even by galactic terms.  Between 6 and 10 billion years old, depending on the initial makeup of the original material.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO/Griswold: I guess I'm not up on my universal history.  What or who was even around back then?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Arrives at the spot, and is impatiently waiting for the engineers.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That we know of?  I don't have an answer there.  But if they left this behind, maybe they left us an answer?

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
::Starts a targeting training simulation program and begins blasting virtual asteroids::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: For a point of reference, 6 billion years ago your home planet and star did not exist.  Maybe the Iconians, but not sure if they ever made it to this part of the galaxy, or when they did.

Host Artlock says:
OPS/CTO: Um, it's hard to get a clear reading given the fact we're trying to analyze entire asteroids, but if I were to place a guess, I'd say these asteroids...they aren't just typical space debris.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: That's so long ago my imagination can't go that far.  At least we know the materials we use are somewhat universal, if they made their... whatever, out of similar materials.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Inspected from the station, and noted his findings. Meanwhile the engineers join up.:: Watts: Lets get back to the Cherokee, and pick a shuttle. We are going to fly to the finding spot. Meanwhile typing a flight plan on a PADD.::
*OPS*: I am building a flight plan, for a shuttle flight. I have been looking at the station, and made a few notes. But I need to look closer. Watts and his team are with me. The captain is informed.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Artlock: So you're saying that those rocks out there could be from an old ship of some kind that met a curious demise of some sorts. or am I just speculating at best.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Griswold: These materials, how common are they throughout the universe?  It is universe, isn't it?  This scrap of metal could have come from a whole other galaxy altogether, couldn't it?  It had plenty of time to get here.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
Watts: I guess the shuttle is ready?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*FCO*:  Fine, just be sure to forward any data straight to the ship.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
::Switches simulation off and returns to active tactical sensors as an alarm goes off:: Artlock:: qiyvatlh! What is going on? Why are the tactical alarms sounding?

Host Artlock says:
OPS: I...I don't think so.  Unless the ship was built inside an asteroid, or had the asteroids form around them.  Would have to do a hands on look to know for sure, but from what I'm seeing maybe there was something built within the...
CTO: Sir?  What do you mean?  I'm just running scans.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
<Watts> FCO: Sure. Done it myself! We are there I enter the middle one, and prepare her for flight, while you send the data.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
Artlock: Sensors are showing only asteroids, but they are telling me there is a ship out there somewhere.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
Watts: Will do. :: Walks over to a station and sends his flightpath to the ship. 
*OPS*: Data send. Can you verify the path is correct?

Host Griswold says:
CNS: Well it's pretty common, most of the known spacefaring planets have developed them.  As you spend more time in space you learn the inadequacies of old fashioned steel, start moving towards more specialized and stronger metals.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::looks at the information on the flight path:: *FCO*:  All appears in order.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
:: Walks into the shuttle and takes the front seat. While one of the engineers is closing the door and number 2 is adding some extra data into the shuttle.::

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
Artlock: Or at least enough material to build a ship from.

Host Artlock says:
CTO: A ship?  Well, maybe it could be the remains of one, but I'm not seeing any power signatures, much less life signs.    What if...I wonder if this is from a planet?  If so...that means...wow...

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
*OPS*: Copy. We are ready. requesting startup thrusters. And of course open the bay doors?

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
Artlock: Wow?  What is wow? You have to speak plainly!

Host Artlock says:
CTO: I'm just kind of thinking out loud sir.  Sorry, was just thinking that maybe what we're looking at is the remains of a civilization.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
Artlock: A civilization? Don't be ridiculous. We're in the middle of an asteroid field.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::opens the bay doors:: *FCO*: Safe flight and be careful.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
Artlock: A very old and dusty asteroid field, granted, but still an asteroid field.

Host Artlock says:
CTO: Now, yes we are.  But this system is old, and this star has gone through most of it's life cycle.  It is beyond possible, maybe even likely, that this field was once a complete planet.  And if the star was main sequence it may be in the habital zone.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
:: Firing up engines, as he got approved. Sees the bay doors slowly open. Thrusters apply and the shuttle moves slowly out.:: 
*OPS*: Out of the ship. Thank you. Following path on maximum thrusters.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
::grunts:: Artlock: If you say so, but my tactical sensors are telling me there is something ship sized out there.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO/Griswold: If the piece is from here, maybe there's more out there.  We should start some kind of archeological dig or whatever it’s called when you go digging in dirt to find old stuff, only we'll be digging in chunks of asteroid.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
Watts: Jozef, please setup the scanners for me. Metal detection, broad scale please. Number two, use the microscopic function. Number 3, well, man the grappler I guess? I have to remember names, apologize for that. 

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That is a definite possibility.  At least until we get a clearer picture of what is actually there.  For all we know the debris came here from another system billions of years ago.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
*CO*: Closing to the spot. Going to scan, and maybe pick up some small stuff. If you need anything specific, let me know. Scanner is set to broad, for metal.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
::Concentrates the sensors on what appears to be a ship sized object to get as much information as possible, and rule it out as a threat.::
Artlock: Whatever it is it ruined a my simulation... and I was just about to get high score!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*FCO*: See if you can find a few samples.  The debris bit is ancient, we need to learn whether or not it is from this system or elsewhere.

Host Artlock says:
CTO: I can't help that bit, sir.  But this is a good bit of start...I think this is a kind of like a civilization’s graveyard, so to speak.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
*CO*: Okay. If I could get some data, from that piece we have, it might be easier to look for the same data.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
::Realizes that the sensors are not detecting a single large object, but rather several smaller bits, that kind of blur together::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*FCO*: Forwarding what we have on this object to your craft.  It seems to be a bit of starship material from billions of years ago.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
*CO*: Thanks. Receiving data. I'll keep you posted on our findings.

Host Artlock says:
*CO*: Captain, while these readings are very preliminary, it looks like this field may be the remains of a full planet, and there may be some remains of constructs in some of the bits.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
Artlock: So we'll tread lightly, but I'm seeing that sensors are having a problem differentiating between what could only be artificial alloys, and the minerals around them.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Griswold: Anybody know what happens to organic matter when its been exposed to space for ten billion years?  I mean, would anything be left for our scanners to identify?

Host Artlock says:
CTO: Yes, like they've kind of grown into each other, like a fossil.

Host Griswold says:
CNS: Well initial guess would be they'd be long gone, but that's in an atmosphere, in green zone temperatures.  Outside ambient temperature is about 268 degrees below zero...like a giant freezer without any chance of unwanted materials.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
Artlock: So what do you suggest we do?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Griswold: Doesn't freezing thing preserve them?

Host Griswold says:
::Nods.::  CNS: Yes it does.  Entire fields of science devoted to that.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Griswold: Cryogenics?

Host Artlock says:
CTO: I think we have to take a closer look out here.  Well maybe not us.  If this is more than just a small sample of the field so infused with artificial material that would take years to even scratch the surface.

Host Griswold says:
CNS: Yes, that is the most commercialized form.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Self: Score one for the counselor, he finally gets one right.  ::Smiles::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Finally?  I know for a fact this isn't the first time you were right.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
Artlock: So you’re saying we're in over our heads.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Looks at Watts scanning, and the results. So far nothing comparable.:: Watts: Maybe, next yards?

Host Artlock says:
::Shrugs.::  CTO: We don't know how wide spread the results are.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: If we turn this system into a field of scientific exploration, what effect would that have on the miners who see this place as a means of earning a living?

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
Artlock: Would it be your recommendation that we contact Starfleet Command a request a science vessel?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: It shouldn't displace the entire operation unless all the fields have samples like this.  It is a large system after all.

Host Artlock says:
CTO: Oh no sir.  Far too early for that.  But we need to take a closer look, that's all I'm saying.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: We could probably give a few of them jobs.  We're going to need... diggers, for lack of a better word.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::After moving the shuttle about 10 yards. A flash appears on a scanner.:: <Watts> FCO: Lieutenant, we might have something. Move the shuttle a bit to the left. There is more.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
Watts: Can you see what it is?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I think extractors might be a better word for it, but yes.  There would be opportunities.  Maybe even bring enough people to make this system's growth happen faster.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
<Watts> FCO: Well metal. Finished metal, and that in a high concentration. Want us to pick up a piece?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
*CO*: We have bait. Finished metal, in a reasonable high concentration. Trying to pick up something, with the onboard grappler.  Sending rough data through.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*FCO*: Acknowledged, just be careful to not disturb any sample any more than necessary.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
Artlock: But a science vessel would be better suited to determine just what we're dealing with here.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::thinking to herself, what happened here long ago to cause such inquiry now?::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I wish I had known Lieutenant Zdunowski  was going out there.  I would have liked to have gone too.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
*CO*: Of course not. We are mapping it all, before we pick a thing. :: Starts a program to map all items, so it can be displayed at the science lab.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: We have more than one shuttle craft, and this is hardly to the point where we have the answers we need.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: You'd let me take out a shuttlecraft, by myself?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I'd let you take a team.

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