USS Cherokee 
Pleasant View, Part 3
11707.16

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 and Arc Writer
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek

Absent
None

Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre

Ship's Log, Station entry.  The Cherokee has arrived at Deep Space Nine, Bajor system for its briefing with Commander Porter to learn the details of her next mission.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Conference with Porter, waiting to learn what Starfleet is sending us into.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Ready to listen to the Commander::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::seated .. being all ears::

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
All: This is a search and rescue mission.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Surprised, but waits until the end to ask questions.::

ACTION: A Transporter Beam activates, bringing Q'ten into the Conference Room.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: Greetings everybody, Sorry I'm late.  ::takes the closest seat::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Where you been, man?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
:: nods to the CTO::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS:  Had to go through all the red tape to turn Kreak's ships over.

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
CTO: Welcome, Lieutenant.  I was just saying, this is a search and rescue mission.

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
All: The USS Earhart is now six weeks overdue for return to this space station.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Porter: I assume all communication attempts were fruitless.

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
CIV: Exactly.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Porter: And she is supposed to return from where?

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
All: The Earhart is a medical ship, a Centaur class frigate.

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
All: it has a crew of just over three hundred.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Porter: Did the ship report anything unusual?

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
CIV: No, we haven't heard a thing from them in over six weeks.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Please hold the questions until Commander Porter has finished.  If he misses pertinent details we can fill them in after.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: My apologies, Captain, Commander.

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
CIV: No worries.

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
All: Their assignment was to deliver medicine to the people of Zolarian Prime in an isolated sector of the gamma quadrant.  They never made their destination, according to Zolarian officials.
::Hands the CO a PADD:: CO: This PADD contains star charts and the approximate last known coordinates of the Earhart.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Takes the PADD and reviews the course.::  Porter: Thank you.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::listening to Porter::

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
All: This area is more or less unexplored.  We learned of Zolarian Prime and its need for medical assistance when some of their doctors visited Deep Space 9.

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
All: The Earhart is not the first ship to go missing.  It is the first Starfleet ship, however.

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
All: I can't stress enough the need for discretion.  We're still just getting to know the civilizations of the Gamma Quadrant.  We don't want rumors and tall tales about ships disappearing spreading around.  It would be bad for commerce and that would be bad for the Federation.  No need to start a panic.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Porter: What other kinds of ships have gone missing?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods.:: Porter: Ignorance is bliss, but the time between ignorance and understanding is full of misunderstanding and fear.

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
CTO: We're not sure, rumors are mostly what we have but, they were local.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I fully agree. ::raises an eyebrow::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Porter: We're talking freighters, transports and the like?

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
CO: we should keep it quiet until we know more.  Hopefully you and your crew can clear this whole mess up.

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
CTO: Yes, and at least one transport ship making a local run.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Porter: Understood we will find the answers and the Earhart.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Earhart, gone missing, seems like I've heard that one before.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Is that so, Ensign?

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
All: Now you all know as much as we do.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Porter: My crew have been ordered to keep the ship ready to depart and stay aboard.  That will make containing the story easy on our end.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Porter/CO: So when do we leave?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: Yup, it's happened before, on Earth a long time ago.

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
CTO: I'll leave that decision to your Captain but, I would imagine the sooner the better.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: I stand ready sir.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: I'd like to hear that story when the time is more adequate.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Yes, the sooner the better is an understatement.  We will return to the ship and depart station.  Site seeing will wait until our return.

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
All: If there are no further question I'll leave you.  Take your time using this room.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Porter: Thank you, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Porter: There is no need.  We can have discussions on the Cherokee as we travel.  If the Earhart has been MIA 6 weeks, time is precious.

Cmdr_Nathaniel_Porter says:
CO: Well then, good luck, Captain.  We'll await your safe return.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Porter: Thank you Commander.
All: Let us get back to the ship.  We depart as soon as we are ready and cleared.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Watches the Commander leave the room::  CTO: I got your cat in my quarters.  She mad at you for being gone so long.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
:: stands up after the Captain and looks for the nearest exit::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Starts heading for the door with the others::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Heads for the nearest lift.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::follows the crew::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Lift: Upper Docking Pylon 2.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Gets into the lift::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: A routine rescue mission.. that will be everything except routine...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: I think it's exciting, going to the gamma quadrant through the wormhole.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::follows everyone to the lift that begins the adventure to the Cherokee then onward to the matter at hand.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Has the Cherokee ever been to the gamma quadrant through the wormhole before, Sir?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Exits the lift and heads through the docking port.::  *Bridge*: Prepare the ship for departure and get us clearance to depart Station and enter the Wormhole.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I'm sure she'll get over it with time.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Well - I will not argue with that statement.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Some time ago, yes.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You should see what she did to my couch and Commander Nash won't get me a new one.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  I told you the paperwork will take 3 weeks no exceptions.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: Yeah, yeah, I remember.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I thank you for caring for her while I was away.  I am in your debt.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Anytime.  What are friends for?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  One more thing, I've been needing a new desk chair for a year now but I've been putting it on hold to satisfy everyone's "urgent" request.  My back and lower regions are always aching because of the wait I'm enduring.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: What we need is a furniture store.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Enters TL and requests Bridge.::  All: Six weeks is a long time.  Starfleet calls it a Search and Rescue but it is a bit late to send an S&R ship.  If we find them intact it will be a stroke of luck.  But it will require decisive action and execution to have any chance.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  What we need is patience.  Now we got a job to do. ::she takes her post relieving the officer there.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: The gamma quadrant is pretty big, it'll be like searching for a needle in a haystack.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OOD: Do we have clearance?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Perhaps when we return from this mission we can go find your furniture store.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<OOD> CO: Aye sir.  We've been given expedited departure clearance.  ::Stands and turns center seat to CO.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sits in his seat on the bridge::  OPS: I need a couch for my job, I'm a psychiatrist.  We need a couch and Kleenex, that's it.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::takes his station on the Bridge::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Helm: Take us out on the assigned route.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Will be quiet for the departure not wanting to miss the trip through the wormhole::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Thank the Station for the clearance.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Maybe someone in on the other side of that wormhole may give you a couch if you ask.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Helm> CO: Acknowledged.   Departing Station, full thrusters.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods::  COM:  Station OPS:   Thank you for the clearance.  Cherokee out.

ACTION: The Cherokee departs Deep Space Nine and heads for the Wormhole.  Local traffic has been asked to give her clearance.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Doesn't like OPS suggestion and is having a hard time knowing if it was sarcasm::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I told you, worst case scenario is we try to fix it.  Can't be that hard to sew a new cover, has to be someone aboard who can do it.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Watches out the main view screen intently::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Since its Q'ten's pet, he can fix it. ::smiles::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::stands with a poker face watching the main view screen::

ACTION: As the Cherokee approaches the Wormhole it opens up, seemingly swallowing the ship up.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Is mesmerized by what he sees::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Self: Fascinating.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Self: Whoa!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::amazed at the sights of the Wormhole effects::

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