USS Cherokee 
Old Soldiers, by JR Klein, Part 1
11806.24

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
JR Klein as CEO_LtJG_Truus and Arc writer
Zach Farland as CNS_LtJg_Daniels
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent
None
Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Ship's Log, Stardate 11807.08, Captain Ayidee recording.  The Cherokee is currently enroute to Risa to rendezvous with Admiral T'Laos, whom we are about to escort to Earth for her retirement.

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CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::getting his dress uniform at ready while reading Admiral T'Laos service record::

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, monitoring ship's progress and continuing to sort through the report backlog.:: *All*: Status report?  Are we ready for our guest?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: There is an Honor Guard standing by in the transporter room sir.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::on bridge:: CO: All systems operating at 100%.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::On the bridge::  All: I've never been to Risa but, we aren't staying, are we?

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CTO/ CEO: Excellent.
CNS: That depends on the Admiral, but from the mission orders I would think not.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::tugs his uniform shirt and heads out of his quarters::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  All systems running at peak performance.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CNS: We'll have to try and get you there at some point though.  It is...an interesting place.  No matter your take on relaxation and enjoyment.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::enters the TL and directs it to the Bridge::

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: I hope my drones haven't bothered anyone, but they've cleaned and polished the ship, both inside and out.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: I hear they got this subterranean garden there.  That would be a sight to see.  A bunch of flora and fauna all lit up like Christmas tree lights.  The plants are luminescent.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::arrives to the Bridge and nods at the rest of the Staff assembled there::

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CEO: No complaints, at least in the files I've gotten to, but once you get used to having drones about they are not an issue.  I have heard a few mentions of relief that there is no longer a vacuum at the top down there.  If that makes sense.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: Not sure what that means, but I do recall a few crewmen telling me the drones are 'cute' and they want one as a pet...

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::looks at Marek:: CIV: Did you learn anything about the Admiral?

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CEO: Just mean there are no reports of being bothered.  And we've had no Chief running things down there for a long time.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: ::raises an eyebrow:: I have read his service report. It seems that she would fit in what humans considered a tough seasoned personality. She has led many victorious campaigns against the Romulan Empire.  And if she were not a Vulcan, you could say she is proud of every single victory... ::raises his eyebrow again::

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CIV: I thought Pride was felt by Vulcans, just not allowed to govern their...your...the Vulcan's actions?

ACTION: USS Cherokee arrives in the Risa system. Sensors pick up the Admiral's yacht nearby.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
<Flight Control> All: Entering Risa system now, dropping to impulse.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Quite correct sir. However in this case, in what regards to her career, it seems the Admiral lets the Vulcan manner aside.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
All: Locate the Admiral's Yacht and let's bring her aboard.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::at the science station:: Self: ...Something's wrong here...

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO:  Tactical sensors have the Admiral's yacht sir.  Ready to engage tractor beam.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CTO: Feed the coordinates to the helm to make the job easier.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Lieutenant? :: approaches to the science station::

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
OPS: Contact the Admiral's Yacht to let her know we've arrived.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CIV/CO: According to my scans, the yacht is unpowered and there are no life signs aboard.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: That's not good.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CEO: Unpowered?  Bad sign.
*All*: Yellow Alert, all hands on deck.
Helm: Bring us in, get the yacht within shield range until we can get a good look.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Never a simple mission ... ::goes to secondary tactical console::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: Maybe they're all on the planet.  Q'ten and I could go look.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
OPS: See if you can access the yacht's computer systems.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
OPS: Check the transporter logs, maybe Lt. Daniels is onto something.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::attempts to access the yacht's computer systems.::

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CNS: That may happen, but for now we figure out what happened and see if there are clues aboard.  Prepare a search party recommendation, just in case.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CEO:  Already thought of that. I'll give more information when I get it.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: I'm tracking no other vessels in the area sir.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CTO: Beat me to the question, good work.  Sensors showing any signs of trauma to the yacht?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Any detectable warp or impulse traces?

INFO: The yacht is undamaged. Its transporter log shows that T'Laos transported to the surface of Risa about 5 hours ago.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  All information from the Admiral's yacht is intact and according to the transporter logs, it shows that the Admiral was transported to the planet's surface approximately 5 standard hours ago.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: The Admiral left the ship but, wouldn't there be someone left on board?

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CNS: Typically, yes.  An Admiral does not typically travel alone.  Anywhere.
CNS: Away Team recommendation for a surface search?

INFO: The Admiral's pilot and bodyguard were transported along with her.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, perhaps we should contact Risa.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: Myself, Q'ten, Captain Marek and Truus, if he wants to go.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CTO/ CEO: Prepare a team to go secure the Admiral's Yacht.  Anyone not on the primary Away team eligible.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::seems amused by the idea of going to Risa::

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
CTO: Good suggestion.
OPS: Contact the surface and see if anyone knows where she went and why.
CNS: Good first team.  Secondary teams will follow once you four reconnoiter.
Away Team: Get your stations filled and prepare for a search.  Light recon equipment only, nothing bigger than a Type I and a Tricorder.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::starts the investigation into the Admiral's disappearance.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Aye sir.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::nods to CO, then looks at CTO:: CTO: I'll have Petty Officer Hothe board the yacht along with one or two of your men. Sound good?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CEO: majqa!

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO/Team: I'll go to my quarters and get ready. ::goes to Turbolift::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: I will change my dress uniform and I will reunite with the AT crew. :: goes to the Turbolift::

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
::Sits back in chair.::  OPS: While you contact Risan authorities I'll try and raise the Admiral herself.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  So far, no one has any knowledge that she was even arriving to Risa.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
COM: Risa: Admiral T'Laos: Captain Ayidee of the USS Cherokee to Admiral T'Laos.  Admiral, do you copy.

ACTION: There is no response

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
::Programs the computer to repeat mission every 5 minutes until answered or countermanded.::

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
Helm: Once the recovery team is aboard the yacht, we will engage tractor beam and bring the yacht into orbit with us.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
*Away Team/ Transporter Room*: Once all are ready proceed with mission.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::arrives in the transporter room:: *CO*: Understood.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Leaves bridge and goes to transporter room::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
OPS: Do the Admiral's transporter records reveal where on Risa she transported to?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Captain, As I feared, everyone I spoke to had no knowledge that she was coming here much less transporting to the surface without informing anyone of her arrival.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::changes his uniform and hurries up to Transporter Room::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CTO:  That was scrambled somehow, I've got my best team on it now.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
TO: Grab the yacht with a tractor beam.  Keep it outside of the shuttle bay until the recover team has cleared it.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::In the transporter room he grabs a phaser and tricorder from the storage bin::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::exits the Turbolift and enters the Transporter Room:: All: Captain Marek reporting.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CTO:  My training has paid off, the records show that she transported to a small town as a port of call for pilots of questionable intentions.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
OPS: Questionable intentions?  You mean smugglers and pirates?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CTO:  Something like that.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::also takes a phaser and tricorder:: CIV: Y'know, I've always wanted to go to Risa, but not like this...

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
OPS: When did she beam down?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Well, we always make it different...

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Approximately 5 standards hours ago.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
::Nods.::  OPS: Long time.
CTO: Get with the Away Team and scout it out.  We will prepare the ship for departure.
All: I am betting she wanted another ride.  We need to find out with who and where ASAP.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Stands on the transporter pad and waits::

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
OPS: Prepare a list of any ships departing the system in the last 5 hours and their destinations.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::starts her assignment.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  From what I can tell, mostly freighters and according to their logs, none of them took on any passengers.

Host CO_Capt_Ayidee says:
OPS: Get the list of destinations anyway.  I need to inform Starfleet before this goes any further.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods::

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