USS Cherokee 
Pleasant View, by Zach Farland, Part 11
11709.17

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, Stardate 11709.24, Captain Ayidee recording:  We are awaiting the arrival of the Rabidus authorities, called by the now absent Captain Vul Chur.  We are hopeful that dealing with the Rabidus can get us some answers to the many questions we still have.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, awaiting the arrival of the Rabidus.::  All: Unfortunately with the lack of any documented contact we are going into this exchange blind.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::manning a secondary console next to Tactical::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::On Bridge, waiting for the proverbial other shoe to drop.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::In his chair on the bridge:: CO: They have to know the Earhart isn't one of theirs so, they shouldn't be surprised that a real owner would show up.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Then I would advise to adopt a extremely cautious attitude. Don't show any hostility though, but don't play naive either

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Yes, if their concept of ownership is similar to our own.  I am hopeful that we can at least find a common ground with them, and not just in this regard.
CIV: Which segways into your comment, very well put.  We need to be careful but not miss any openings for a bettering of relations.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: We better hope whoever comes is of better moral character than "The Vulture".

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: And we have no hidden card in our sleeves, to put it in a graphic way. So, so far, we are in a difficult position in what comes to a negotiation.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: He was a bit suspicious, but life alone in that type of work can do that to a person.  I just wonder where he got off to that fast, and why.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: We have a few.  For one, we can activate the ship remotely and prove that at least we have similar origin.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: That was very suspicious.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Only a minor technological resource. Not a conclusive one. But due to the circumstances it should be enough.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  Don't forget about the documents they forwarded over to us.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Good point.  At least give us an idea what we are dealing with.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods as she puts the documents on the Viewscreen.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO/All: ::console beeps:: Sir, the ship from our expected visitors is five minutes away from our position.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Can we get a visual on it yet?  Passive scans only on it.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Aye. Working on it. Should we hail them?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: That might be prudent.
OPS: Hail them.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::hails the oncoming ship::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::using all his tactical skills on the scanning setting::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Sir, scanning concluded. It seems to be an advanced technology ship. Minimal weaponry, my guess only for defense.  Definitely not a military vessel.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Not exactly the type of vessel to send Vul Chur fleeing, is it?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::receiving no answers to the hails, she has to break the news to the Captain::  CO:  No answers to our hails.  It appears they are being ignored.

INFO: On the document acquired from Vul Chur on the main viewer, where it asks about "Previous Owner" it only says "Incarcerated - Pleasant View"

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CIV: Not at all. Maybe it is only a question of rank or authority. Not tactical power

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Pleasant View?  Sounds like a nice place but, not if it's a prison.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Names can be deceiving, Counselor.
OPS: Can you tell if they are being received?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Yes, they are receiving our hails. Like I suggested, our hails are being ignored.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: seem they are or they think they are a big authority here. Ignoring hails from an unknown heavily armed ship it is not a good policy.

ACTION: The newly arrived ship arrives to the Cherokee's location.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: They're here.  Whoever they are.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Continue the hails.  If they are the Rabidus they will have to contact us at some point.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Already on auto redial.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Can we tell if that ship is automated or manned?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, the vessel appears to be a small pleasure craft, minimum weaponry, light shielding.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: It does not appear to pose very much of a threat, however looks can be deceiving.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Scanning for life signs.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I agree with the CTO analysis.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: I'm picking up a total of 80 life signs aboard her Captain.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All; Understood, but this mission is not going to succeed through combat anyway.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Let’s just hope they see things in the same light.

ACTION: The newly arrived ship explodes.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Self: Whoa!

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: Qivathl'

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Full scans, I want everything we can learn about that ship.  Priority is accounting for the life signs and recovering, if possible.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Immediately tries to determine the source of any weapons fire::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: If you allow me a suggestion, we should try to determine if any of the vessel weapons if capable of generating a disabling electrical pulse like the one that crippled the Earhart.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Get word to Starfleet, with a communication probe if necessary. Let them know what happened and the similarity to what happened to the Earhart crew.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Um, Captain, I have a bad feeling about this and how it would imply to us.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: See if you can tell, yes.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye Sir.  ::does what the CO asks.::

ACTION: The Cherokee is surrounded by six military vessels.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, accor5ding to my sensors, We fired on that ship!

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::nods::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Immediate starts double checking weapons system logs::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  We are being hailed Captain.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Stand pat.  We seem to have fallen into the same trap.
OPS: On screen.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  It's only audio.  ::open the channel::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Military Ship 1>: COM: Cherokee: You are accused of killing the Ambassador to Rabidus by destroying his ship.  You will stand trial on the planet Rabidus.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: How many Ambassadorial ships to Rabidus are there?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Military Ship 1: We did not fire on the vessel, the ship approached us, refused to respond to our hails and then exploded.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Why do I think they are only interesting in ransacking alien vessels?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
ALL: This must have been why Vul Chur left.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Military Ship 1: Also, the ship we came in search of was accused of the exact same crime in the exact same place.  Can we at least know the origin of the planet this Ambassador came from?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Weapons ready sir?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Negative, not yet.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::CO:  No response.  It's like this is a recording.

ACTION: The ship is struck with a powerful EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) rendering all systems inoperable.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Get damage repair teams in operation.  Same processes used to repair the Earhart.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I would suggest to prioritize shielding and intruder detection systems.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: We have no life support.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Suggest security teams prepare to repel boarders sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Negative, communications.  We need remote access to the Earhart ASAP.  Then Life support and shielding.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Working on that.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Arm all crewmembers sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Options on restoring systems quicker?  Agreed on the armaments.  Any non powered weapons we can get should be prepared also.
OPS: Did you get the message to Starfleet to let them at least see both ships encountered an identical situation?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Yes, everything was sent seconds before the pulse hit.

ACTION: The bridge crew is teleported off the ship, minus any equipment they may have had on their person.

ACTION: The Cherokee bridge crew rematerialize in a brig.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Where are we?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Reaches for his Daq'taH only to find it missing::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  From the looks of it, we are in a brig.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Stand your ground, keep your wits and we can make it through this.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: My medical tricorder is gone and my PADD.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Looks about for signs of guards.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she closes her eyes and hopes her family is okay.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: trapped. ::frowns::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Along with my weapons. But I will not need them.  Whenever whoever is responsible dares to show his or her face I will disassemble them with my bare hands!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: and I'll help you.  No one kidnaps me!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Hold onto that aggression, but do not play on it yet.  We need to figure out what we are up against first and then strike at the right time.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  I'll be over there, waiting for the powers that be to arrive.  ::moves to what appears to a sitting area::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: I do not see any guards of any sort, but there has to be some sort of authority here.  Until they show we need to figure out where we stand.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: As you say Captain.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Where we are is up the creek.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: But even a creek has features to help us survive.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: and if it only a mind game?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I do not see any flowing water.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Starts examining the cell looking for any features that might indicate where to get food or water.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Moves about the cell, looking at the furnishings and what options it may leave us.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: They cannot leave us here for too long unattended, unless they mean for us to starve to death.

ACTION: The senior crew in the brig, are anesthetized.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Slumps to the floor::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::falls heavily to the floor::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Collapses.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she slumps across the seat in the sitting area::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Slumps to the floor with one last breath... "You cheating bast.........."

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