USS Cherokee 
Old Soldiers, by JR Klein, Part 3
11807.22

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 11807.22, Captain Ayidee recording.  The Admiral has apparently decided to go AWOL instead of going passively into retirement.  Her reasons remain unclear, but for now our mission remains the same.  Find her.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::On Bridge, checking with departments to ensure ship is ready to depart.::  *Away Team*: If you are finished down their, return to the ship as soon as possible.  We ned to get under way.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@::mans secondary tactical console::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
COM: Cherokee:  Cherokee this is LT Q`ten, 5 to beam up.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
@<aCEO_PO1_Hothe> ::activates transporter::

ACTION: The away team is beamed up along with the Admiral's two aides.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS/CEO:  Get these two secured and I will report to the Captain.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::without taking the eyes of his console:: Away Team is aboard, sir.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::With the Away Team just arriving in the Transporter Room::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Get us clearance to depart system.
Flight Control: Lay in a course after the ship the Admiral hitched a ride with.  Warp 6 once we have clearance to depart system.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::beamed up; gives a nod to Hothe, then goes to a Turbolift::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::does as asked.::  CO:  We got clearance and can depart at any time.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> All: Understood, engaging course, Warp 6 once we are clear of the gravity well.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Heads to the nearest Turbo Lift:: TL: Bridge

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Puts his equipment back into the storage lockers::

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::in lift with Q'ten:: CTO: You think Riley was telling the truth?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Riley/Zik: Come on.  I'll show you to our lounge.  You can get something to eat and later we'll find quarters for you.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CEO: Why would he lie?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Exits Turbolift onto the bridge:: CO: Captain he have brought a Mister Riley and Mister Zik back with us.  The Admiral's personal bodyguard and her pilot.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CTO: I don't know. I'm just saying it's a possibility.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
<Riley> CNS: You're giving us quarters? Not putting us in the brig? Awfully nice of you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Excellent.  We are now following the Admiral's shuttle.  Man your stations.  Anything on the situation now that you would suggest?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Well sir according to the bodyguard, Mister Riley, the Admiral does not wish to be found.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::going to his station:: CO: I'll look through those emails again, just in case.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Good idea.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Riley: You didn't do anything wrong as far as I can see.  The Captain will decide what to do with you.  Until then, relax.  ::Leads them out of Transporter Room and to the Turbolift::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: She departed Risa with a Mister MacArthur, apparently going to something called Haven.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: That may well be, but we have orders to find her.  We can find out why she refused to wait for escort and figure out what to do with her then.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Her actions seem to be the result of illogical decisions. However, we cannot still be sure until we know the reason for her to take such course of action.

ACTION: Riley and Zik follow CNS Daniels.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: We only know part of the story.  We follow our orders for now, and figure out what we are missing after.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: Frankly, I'd imagine a person like this would have an emergency plan for if she was taken against her will. But she hasn't sent any distress signals or anything.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Understood sir.  However if the Admiral does not wish to be found, that will complicate matters.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Arrives at Turbolift and enters::  Riley/Zik: Let me get your opinion.  Do you think the Admiral is fit to do her job as always?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Indeed. But as a Vulcan, I find this situation rather odd.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
<Riley> CNS: Yes. Her body may have grown old, but her mind's as sharp as ever.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Turbolift Computer: Deck seven, please.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Agreed.  Her departure on the shuttle and ship seems every bit voluntary.  There is much we do not yet know though.  We had assumed when we got the orders this escort was a sign of respect.  Now it is seeming that there may be more to it.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Riley/Zik: Old isn't a crime.  She's an Admiral.  It's not like she'd be running marathons or anything too physical.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: Just trying to rule out the possibility of kidnap.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: You believe that perhaps our orders may have meant we were to take her in to custody rather than merely escort her?

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
<Riley> CNS: I think maybe she was retired because of what she represents. She served during many times of war. Starfleet often isn't fond of warriors.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO/ CTO: I know both of those ideas may be true.  I also know we have no means of getting answers until we find the Admiral.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Arrives at Seven Forward and the doors open:: Riley/Zik: We'll find out what is going on.  You guys hang out in here.  I better get to the bridge.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: Is there any way we can know how far this warp trail goes?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: We can look ahead and see but Warp trails that weak might not leave much of a visible trail ahead.
CTO: Worth a shot looking forward, though.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Adjusts the tactical sensors to try and highlight the admiral's warp trail::

INFO: The trail is too long to tell exactly where it ends, but it extends well beyond the edge of Federation space. 

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, the trail is pretty long, going beyond Federation borders.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Understood.
aFCO: Increase to Warp 8.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Well, we Vulcans do it big or we do not do it at all.... ::then realizes his humor attempts are getting  worse by the minute::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Arrives on the bridge and takes his place::  CO: Our two guests are in Seven Forward, Sir, until quarters can be arranged.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That will be arranged shortly.  Your take on the situation with the Admiral?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: I think she may be getting a bad rap.  Why do they want the Admiral to retire if she doesn't want to?  According to Riley, her mind is good and is quite capable of doing her job.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: We all seem in agreement then.  We need to get the other side of the story once we reach the Admiral.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: I don't think they'll be foolish enough to attack us, but at the same time, I doubt we'll be welcome.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: So, if we accept Riley's testimony, it is a meditated decision then. Even more mysterious then.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Sits back down and looks at the star charts.::  All: The other question is who is this MacArthur and what does he offer that made her go AWOL?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::While sitting with nothing better to do, Wally looks further into Riley and Zik's personnel files, including their psyche profiles::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Have quarters prepared for Riley and Zik.  Can't have them just wandering about aimlessly.

INFO: Their personnel files show no demerits, and even a few awards for distinguished service

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: If you allow me, sir... ::raises an eyebrow:: There are certain elements than does not seem to fit in this line of events. I will try to reach some contact in Intelligence. Maybe the Admiral isn't quite AWOL as we think she is.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CIV: What do you mean?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: I was going to keep them in the brig but, it was pointed out to me that that might be over-kill.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  If they don't mind being roomies, I got a place for them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: That is possible, as is the chance that the Admiral had us ordered here on purpose.  That she wanted us to follow.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: That will do for now.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: According to their records, they seem like good guys.  ::Takes a close look at their photos, making sure we have who we think we have::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: That idea crossed my mind, sir. I will look into that hypothesis.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CIV/CO: But if she's running away from Starfleet, why would she want us to follow her?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I have seen nothing to indicate otherwise.  They failed to keep the Admiral, but short of physically detaining her I can't see what else they could have done.
CEO: We don't know where she is going, or why.  I am trying to prepare for as many possibilities as I can.  We simply don't know what her reasons are yet.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Indeed. Her reasons are quite unclear

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Keep looking into the lines you are searching.  We have a bit of a trip ahead, let's know all we can by the end of it.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: I'll try to find some info on this 'Haven'.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::taps on his console and writes some encrypted messages, hoping for some answers::

CTO_LTJG_Q’ten says:
CIV: Perhaps it has something to do with this Haven, whatever that is.

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