USS Cherokee 
Altrius, Part 9
11508.30

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Rob Bindels as FCO_Lt_Zdunovski
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
Absent
None
Guest Star
Pablo Delsoglio as SO_Expendable
Ship's Log, Stardate 11509.13, Tio Ayidee recording.  Our investigation of the object apparently Cryogenic storage facility is proceeding  and accelerating. More teams have been going over, and the rest of the senior staff is preparing to join the investigations.

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SO_Expendable says:
::still working frantically with the tricorder, trying to fully decode the symbols on the control panel::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@::at her station on the Bridge::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: So, open the door already.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
@::On Bridge, handing command over to OOD in preparation to head over to the station.::  OPS: Ready to head over?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@::motions for her relief to take over.::  CO:  Sure, let's go see history in the making.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Rolls the wheel lock open and pushed the door open::

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
@::Walks back to the Turbolift and enters.  After OPS enters:: TL: Shuttlebay.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Waits a moment for the air to clear before poking his head inside::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
@::Is in the Shuttlebay, overseeing all going well.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@::with the CO, heading to the Shuttlebay.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
:Cautiously steps inside looking for a light switch::

ACTION: As the CTO opens the door, another airlock like the one passed through appears.  It appears intact.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looks into the new airlock from behind the Klingon::  CTO: See anything dangerous?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Not unless you have a fear of airlock doors.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
@OPS: Any special gear you think you will need over there?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I'm not afraid of nothing... except girls.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Chuckles:: CNS: I can't tell if it's a female door or not.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@CO: I'm not too sure but can't be too careful until we find out so maybe suit up until we know for sure.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees the next airlock door::  CTO: So, are we going to open that one too?  I think we should.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Steps to the next door and starts to turn the wheel lock::
CNS: You're not satisfied with what's behind door number three?

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
@OPS: Reports are there are not yet any signs of working life support.  EVA suits are not quite an option, I meant more along the lines of equipment.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: No, it was like getting a donkey and a year's supply of Rice a Roni.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: You'll probably have to close that door in order for us to be able to open this one... which means we'll be separated from the rest of the away team.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@CO:  Well, the standard tricorder and flashlights could work unless you think we need to add anything else.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
@::Looks at a terminal. Reading figures and planning the shuttles, including, needed repairs.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: That's cool.  ::Shuts the first airlock door::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
*SO*: Mister Expendable, do you copy?

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
@OPS: Not anything I need, let's get to it then.  ::Steps out of the Turbolift and walks to the FCO shuttle.::

SO_Expendable says:
*CTO*; Expendable here, sir.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Want to make sure we're not completely cut off.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@::nods and follows the CO in the shuttle.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
*SO*: The counselor and I are going to check out the next chamber, we'll be keeping the com line open.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
@FCO: Are you ready to join us and head over to join in the fun?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Hurry up and open the door.  It's getting claustrophobic in here.  You take up a lot of space.

SO_Expendable says:
::stares at the tiny tricorder screen and smiles::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
@::Sees the captain and Ops enter the Shuttlebay and go into the FCO shuttle.:: CO/OPS: Aye, I will join and fly you over. Everything is prepared.

SO_Expendable says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged, sir. Sir, by the way, i was able to make some progress with the translation of the symbol on the reactor core. It is only a matter of minutes to have it fully decrypted.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Patience Donkey, Patience.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
@FCO: Seems like an interesting place to see anyway.  ::Steps in the shuttle.::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
@::Closes the terminal, gives some short commands to the Chief, enters the shuttle and takes the helm.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Finishes unwinding the wheel lock and slowly pushes the door open::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Ha ha, funny but, you are like an ogre some time... and I guess I can be an ass sometimes.  ::Laughs::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Shouts out:: Hello!  Anybody home?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
@:: Starts up the thrusters, and flies out of the Shuttlebay, after contacting the bridge. Flies gently over to the asteroid and lands.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Follows the CTO::  CTO: I'd freak out if someone answered you.

ACTION: The door opens, hits something, and then pushes out a short distance further.  Space can be seen through the crack, and a thin layer of debris forming the asteroid.

SO_Expendable says:
*CNS/CTO*; Sirs, so far, i can tell you that some of the inscriptions that were translated are basic instructions to start the reactor... general guidelines for the procedure.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: That makes two of us.
*SO*: Understood, good work.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
*SO*: Congratulations on your break through.  It should only be a matter of time, I'm sure.

SO_Expendable says:
Self: Interesting... ::continues working::

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
FCO: Nice piloting.  Now let's see what the teams have found.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Looks inside the door:: CNS: Looks like Housekeeping hasn't been here for while.

SO_Expendable says:
*CTO/CNS*:Thanks, sirs.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CO: We have arrived. Docking process, takes a few minutes. Tripods with extra light or shields are available in this shuttle. Tricorders in every measure or color as well.
CO: Thank you sir. ::Smiles with this compliment.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Looks like we're getting close to the surface again.  Maybe this was just the back door.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CO/OPS: And docked.  We can go.

SO_Expendable says:
Self: so, if this means activating, logically the same turned down symbols mean to deactivate... ::taps on the tricorder which emits a negative sound:: Darn! ::raises an eyebrow:: Slow down, Expendable, slow down.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::after getting her gear.::  CO/FCO: I'm as ready as I ever will be to be part of this historic moment.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Dang, its the outside.  Glad I'm dressed for it.  It would have ruined my day to get sucked out into open space.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
::Double checks EVA suit.::  OPS/ FCO: Suit in full working order.  Let's give it a look.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: It explains the airlocks.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CO: Aye, aye.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Sticks his head out the door and looks around::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I suppose we could run an extension cord from a shuttle all the way to the reactor or wherever to get the energy to fire this thing up.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Actually not a bad idea. I think we found the front door, which means we must have come in the back door.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: There's probably a zillion doors like this leading to the nest, taking into account the size of this place.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
::Stands up, exits the shuttle and goes to the first Airlock where Engineers are working to check the construction.  They stand aside as the group approaches.::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Switches all off, gives a good view around in the shuttle, and exits as last lf the group.::

SO_Expendable says:
::concentrated on his works::

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
<Engineers> CO/ OPS/ FCO: It works just like an old fashioned manual airlock, twist the wheel, open first door, close it and use the wheel to lock and then repeat on inner door.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::exits with the CO and FCO::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: True, but this one doesn't seem to be hidden like the first one was.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
::Nods and enters the airlock with the others, following the directions.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Looks around the airlock chamber itself for anything resembling a power outlet::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Should we go back and tell the engineers what we found, see if we can use it as an energy line?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Why would I look in a horse’s mouth?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Yes we should.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: To check its teeth.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I didn't know horses bite.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: They can bite but, that's how you can tell if its a younger horse, it’s how you shop for a horse when you need to buy one.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
::Steps inside the main room, seeing all the pods about.::  OPS/ FCO: They weren't exaggerating about the size it seems.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Closes the outer door and heads bac k to the inner door::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Why would I want to buy a horse?

SO_Expendable says:
*CNS/CTO*: Sirs, good news. The UT is the process of fully decrypted the language.  So far, only technical directions, but complex enough to be the basis of the full comprehension of the language. Officially, only minutes from now.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Looks his eyes out of his head. So big.:: CO: This is big yes, I mean enormous, gigantic.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::looking around::  FCO/CO:  I think they were underestimating the size of these chambers.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
*SO*: Outstanding!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Heads back out the way they came, back out both doors and back into the egg room::  *SO*: That is good news.  We're on our way back to you.  We may have some good news of our own to share.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
OPS: It's like a Starbase, only no internal divisions.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  That's a good comparison if any.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CO/OPS: No idea where to begin. I am not even wise if we should wake the available people, or let them sleep into eternity.

SO_Expendable says:
*CNS* Acknowledged. ::he is excited as a kid in a toy store::

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
FCO: First things first.  Figure out if it's possible, and then wait for Starfleet to make the call.  Readings show these beings are alive, but that does not mean we could successfully revive them.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Steps into the egg room and heads for the rest of the landing party::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Walking along with the CTO:: CTO: I'd race you but, we both know how that would turn out.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CO: My advice would be not to wake them all at the same time. One never knows what they do. I can ask the shuttle engineers, to mount some connectors, so we can read out, what is in the container. That means work for the SO's afterwards.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: ::grins:: With you choking on my dust?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: In your dreams.  ::Returns to find the CO, OPS and FCO have joined the Away Team:: CO/OPS/FCO: OH, hello, welcome to the hatchery.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Passing through the rows of eggs looking for one that stands out from the others::

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CNS: Hatchery?  We're getting a bit ahead of ourselves, aren't we?

SO_Expendable says:
::overheard the CNS saluting the CO on the comm channel and turns his head towards the group::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Just don't go running off or you'll have a Klingon on your tail.  ::Pauses::  CO: Oh, sorry, I didn't mean that literally.  ::Forgets the Captain actually does have a tail::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Nods to the greeting Counselor.::

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CNS: For now we need to find what we have, what condition they are in, and what it would take if we were to, as you said, hatch them.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Sir, we may have found a way to run an energy line in here from a shuttle.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: I don't believe so sir.  It's obvious that these beings are in some sort of cryogenic stasis.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CNS: That would be a nice first step, let the investigation run faster.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Does this fall under the Prime Directive, I mean.  Are we interfering with a cultures natural evolvement if we thaw them out?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Mister Expendable will be able to translate the inscriptions momentarily. Perhaps then we can figure what all of this is for.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CTO: Any progress seeing how the station equipment operates?
CNS: That is open to debate, but if they froze themselves the plan had to be to thaw out at some point, so I suppose it could be argued we are continuing the development.  Good question though.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: That's a good a justification as any so, let's do it.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Once we can translate then perhaps we could find some sort of database and discover who these beings are, and where they are from. That would help us determine whether or not we should wake them.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CNS: In time, Chief Q'ten rises a good point.  We need to learn about them before we move past a point of no return.
SO: How is the translation coming along?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Just revive one or two of them to start.

SO_Expendable says:
CO: Captain, i am pleased to inform that is coming along very nicely. So far, only technical indications were fully decrypted, but they are the basis for the UT to fully translate the inscriptions in the room. A couple of minutes more, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
All: Anything to indicate why they put all these beings into stasis?  I know it is still early in the process, but the early we can figure this out the better.  Even just figure out how long they've been here...

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Preferably a leader, or scientist, or something, that can explain all of this to us and assist us avoiding any mistakes.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CNS/ CTO: If we can identify one we can suggest that way going forward.  But again, it is our first task to see what we have before deciding what to do with it.

SO_Expendable says:
CO: I cannot comment anything on the reason why they built this, but they put a lot of effort on it.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CO: Well, I'd guess, a major disaster. Which can be destroying the planet, blowing up a sun, which sets them to travel, or food or resource problem, or a disease.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
SO: They must have known they would need this thing years before they used it.

SO_Expendable says:
CNS: A safe conjecture, Counsellor. They clearly didn't built this in a couple of days.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
All: Agreed, this wasn't a quick response.  It takes the Federation years to build a station this size after all.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
All: I say we let Mister Expendable concentrate on  the translations. Then  we can learn about who they are and why they are here.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
SO: Maybe finding out what went wrong with the equipment would tell us something about why they built it.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  It's obvious this is a generational ship or facility.  This place is rich in history and knowledge.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You would think that, besides saving themselves, they want to save items from their culture, art, music, history books photo albums, if we found that we might find a log book or a clue as to what happened here.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CNS: Two good points, and sounds like a plan moving forward.

SO_Expendable says:
CNS: Indeed... Quoting a known Vulcan, Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO/CTO: I say we start to check out the other levels of this place.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: So let's go find a lift, or stairs, or something.

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