USS Cherokee 
Normal Anomaly, Risky Business, Part 3
11606.05

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent
None
Ship's Log, Stardate 11606.05, Captain Ayidee recording.  The ship is in place for the search and rescue mission, and we are hoping we can pull it off without breaking the Prime Directive.  However, we are trying to plan for the worst so we can minimize impact if contact is unavoidable.

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CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Using tactical sensors to try and find the Federation people on the planet surface::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::On the Bridge, standing next to secondary tactical console::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, trying to keep track of the information coming in.::  All: Let's see if sensors can light this up and find us some answers as to what we are looking at.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CIV: How many people are we looking for?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::At his console trying to learn all he can of this planet and its people::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: According the scarce information... four people. One Commander, one Lieutenant and two scientists.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::at OPS, hoping for the best but knowing that things can change quickly.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CIV: I don't suppose we would know who they are?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Can we get a visual on the outpost's location on screen, split with a sensor scan of it.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::does as asked::  CO:  On screen, Captain.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Full Tactical scan of the outpost, please.  Including life scan search.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Yes... ::checks on his PADD:: As the file indicates, The commander goes by the name of Commander Mike Smith... The Lieutenant name is John Smith... and guess what?. The two scientists, one geologist, and one physicist... both surnames are Smith...
All: Not a clever way to say they want their identities to remain unknown

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: I'm not sure I understand.  Isn't Smith a fairly common name on Earth?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Not that common, Sir.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Indeed. But what are the chances of both officer named Smitth?  And the two scientists as well?  ::raises an eyebrow::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: These guys are there against orders, remember.  We may not get the welcome we're hoping for.

ACTION: The image that comes on screen shows a completely undeveloped area.  No visual signs of any kind of outpost.  Scans do show signs of power, however, indicating the station's visual cloak is in operation.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Any weapons they may be in possession of will be neutralized during transport sir.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: The outpost must be cloaked sir, we are getting power readings consistent with a cloaking generator.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looking at view screen and data on his console::  All: Most of the population are farmers or live on the edges of the cities, if you can call them that.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Scanning for known Federation life signs sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Still looking at view screen::  All: I don't see any natives near the outpost so, just what is it these guys are observing?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: My completely unofficial guess?  That mineral we heard reports of.  This mission is so hairy it has fleas.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Just a wild guess here, but I don't think they are there to observe the natives.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO/CNS: I agree. This whole story is so .. illogical.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Excellent, but any life signs in the area are important to know about.  Plus any signs of communication.  I know there's been no subspace messages but for local contact they would use RF signals if they didn't want anyone off world to know what they were doing.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: The natives are unremarkable.  The only communication means is by messenger or maybe the pony express.  Power is nearly nonexistent.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Let's double up on that.  Have your staff search for any signs of radio or any other sort of mid range communications.  Radio, Microwave, laser, that kind of thing.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Except where the outpost is supposedly at.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
OPS/CTO: I will assist you with that scans.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Will do.  ::quickly gets her staff assigned to the current task at hand.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: So the odds of them comfortably accepting the existence of extra planetary life is...low?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CIV:  Any assistance would be greatly appreciated and accepted.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Exactly, Sir.  We would definitely be more than they could handle.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: ::nods::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::start configuring the sensors::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: As there are no life signs within the vicinity of the outpost I suggest a small away team beam down to the outpost and investigate. Perhaps we can figure out what's really going on here.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: We could also try hailing them.  There is a chance that they might answer after all.
CTO: Prepare a team, under strict orders that first sign of a chance of being  noticed by the natives the team will be transported out immediately.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  There's always that chance but I won't be surprised at a not so welcoming comment or two from them.  ::she begins to try to hail them at the Outpost.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: jIyaj sir.
CNS: I know you're itching to go and check it out.
CIV: Captain Marek, I believe you could prove to be of some assistance.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: This old Vulcan is at your command, Lieutenant.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Yup.  I wish we knew what the natives look like.  If we accidently run into one of them...  Maybe we can at least dress like the natives.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Do you know what they wear?, if anything?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Nope.  OPS: Anyway you can scan a native so we can see what we're up against?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That should be easy enough, just get a visual scan of the nearest settlement and dress to match.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Let me see what I can find.  ::she begins her search for a native of this planet.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: If they do see us, a Klingon is going to be hard to explain.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS/CTO: Let's see if there is something about this culture listed in the SF database. However it is highly improbable... I am sure there must be something on the subject in the outpost computers.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: A human isn't going to be any easier most likely.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: That's true, depending on what they look like.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Captain, I spotted a settlement not far from the Outpost and a decent sized town not much further down the way.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: On Screen.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::puts the visuals on screen.::  CO:  On screen, Sir.

ACTION: OPS finds a settlement not far from the outpost.  Visuals show several natives working the fields, preparing them for planting.

ACTION: Behind them there can be seen a decent sized town.

ACTION: The beings are bipedal, not much different from humans on a basic level, but much larger ears.  Their clothing is simple by modern standards, rough cloth in outfits made for durability more than aesthetics.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
OPS: So what's the latest fashion trends for the.... we gotta give these people a better name than "the natives".

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: The clothes shouldn't be a problem and they sort of resemble human.  It's just those ears...

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CNS remark on the ears::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
self: verangnan?

ACTION: A wagon passes by in the image, fairly common design, but it is pulled by an animal.  The animal has 6 legs, stands about 2 meters tall, and looks like a cross between a horse and an arachnid.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Out loud:  QIvathl, that thing is moH!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Self: A spiderhorse?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Those images should be enough to provide suitable outfits, yes?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Lieutenant, I believe SF protocols demand using Federation standard language during duty shifts.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::grins at the CTO::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: Arachniquine.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Indicates Commander Nash:: CIV: We're in  mixed company.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I like spiderhorse.  Spiderhorse, spiderhorse, Does what ever a spiderhorse can...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Let's get about preparing for the Away Mission.  We can come up with names later, but for now I'd rather wrap up and leave this planet to its future.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir. ::sticks his tongue out at Wally::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Any other suggestions before we send the team down?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::gets ready to follow the CTO::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: I'll replicate the costumes.  CTO: How many in the Away Team?  You know, we could dress you up as an "arachniquine"

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I'll wear a cloak with a hood.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: And there are three of us.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: We could get our ears surgically altered.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: The alteration is a good idea.  We will try to pull you out before any natives get close but the more there are the more likely it will be that you get spotted.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: The whole point is to go in without being seen at all, not blend in.  If we are seen close enough that fake ears will make a difference then we will have failed in our mission.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Very well sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I'm just accounting for all contingencies.

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