USS Cherokee 
The Heist, by Steve Weller, Part 23
11909.29

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Cmdr_Bonnis, OOD and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
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 11909.29, Captain Ayidee recording.  The Intel Operational test is complete, apart from the debrief.  I think we did fairly well, but we are about to find out for sure.

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Host Cmdr_Bonnis says:
All: Very good work as a crew.  Any questions before I review what you were able to do?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with the others::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CMDR: Is Starfleet actually considering entering the bank robbery business?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::stands at attention::

Host Cmdr_Bonnis says:
CTO: Starfleet Intelligence is often tasked with recovering data from secure locations.  This one is based on a mission from Stardate 6583.21, so "entering" may be the wrong term.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::In the holo-deck helping himself to a sandwich a crewman brought in::  All: Sorry, but I'm hungry.

Host Cmdr_Bonnis says:
All: Feel free, help yourselves.  This operation was part of an ongoing process where Starfleet hopes to keep their crews thinking and finding new ways to operate, and Intelligence gets an idea of what Starships have the kind of problem solving we saw here.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::turns to the refreshments and grabs a glass of water... simulating a crook operative can make you really thirsty::

Host Cmdr_Bonnis says:
All: On the negative side, there was a bit of dangerous speech patterns that could have tipped off the contacts you dealt with.  That is understandable, you would never have been put in this kind of situation without a lot more preliminary training.  However, you did both recovery the data and, in making sure you had backup plans in place, you were able to recover a lot very useful data that could have proved useful long term.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::sips the water while hearing Bonnis::

Host Cmdr_Bonnis says:
All: Most crews don't put in a backup plan, and even those who do decide to tail the package only about 20% have the follow through to discover where the transfer did take place.  Any part of the mission or the world itself you want to know more about?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Bonnis: What do you mean by "dangerous speech patterns"?

Host Cmdr_Bonnis says:
All: If not, then enjoy the food and take pride in a job well done.  Initial grade puts you in the top 5% of crews who have taken this test.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Bonnis: I wonder what did you have planned for us in the case we would had adopted a more tactical plan, like storming the offices for example?
                         
Host Cmdr_Bonnis says:
CNS: Mostly references to things a native wouldn't know.  Understandable, again, because this was a very abbreviated training to get you in place.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Bonnis: Hopefully, when we said things, hopefully, none of the natives overheard.  ::Grabs another sandwich::

Host Cmdr_Bonnis says:
CIV: Tactical assaults tend to fail well over 98% of the time they are tried.  You did manage to make contact with "insurgent" groups that may have provided the needed firepower, but as you saw, the banks on that world are fortresses.  Pyrrhic victories are the best most could hope for.

Host Cmdr_Bonnis says:
CNS: It is a learning curve.  Honestly we have the computer set to ignore most of the comments.  We are testing your thinking, not your ability to act as a trained spy.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Bonnis: Agreed... intelligence over muscle.

Host Cmdr_Bonnis says:
All: You have definitely achieved "usable asset" status as a crew, although if you are chosen for duty depends on what comes up, what Starfleet needs you for, and a lot of other factors.

Host Cmdr_Bonnis says:
All: If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.  If not, then enjoy the meal.  Well done Cherokee.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Looks at CTO:: CTO: We're usable assets.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Bonnis: Thank you Commander.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Bonnis: Not an expendable crew.. ::smiles and sips back::

Host Cmdr_Bonnis says:
CIV: No crew is expendable, Captain.  Not if it can be avoided.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Sounds encouraging.

Host OOD says:
@*Senior Staff*: Captain and Senior Staff, we have received orders.  All crew have been recalled to ship to prepare for departure.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Hears the COM:: CTO/All: So much for shore leave.  Maybe after the next one.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Well it was a fun distraction for a little while.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CTO: I miss my truck.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Starts to wipe his hands on his shirt as he stands up, but then remembering his "manners" uses a nearby napkin instead.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: They were fun. Maybe we can run a program on the ship’s holodeck.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CTO: Good idea.  We can race.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: The Holodecks should have them for certain.  More for keeping my feet in space where they belong, but you certainly can recreate them.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: I guess the attraction to trucks, for me, is that they are just so primitive; like playing with antique toys.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I understand.  And I encourage you to do it.  Just saying it is not my style.  ::Rises and heads for the exit.::
All: Let's see what Starfleet has in store for us now.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Follows CO::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::follows the others::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Walks to the Turbolift and requests Cherokee Bridge once the others are on board.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Follows out the door:: ALL: Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall fear no evil, for I've got death by the SaHut!

Host OOD says:
@*CO*: Sir, preparations are almost complete.  We have been given clearance for Maximum Warp to destination once the crew has been recovered.  No details yet on what we should expect.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CTO: I'm not sure but, I'm not sure that's how it goes.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Klingon version ::grins::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Smiles::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OOD*: Understood, we are in the Turbolift now enroute.  How many other crew unaccounted for?

Host OOD says:
@*CO*: Just 5 sir, and all are on their way back.  Anticipate departure ready in ten minutes.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Notices the Turbolift passes through the terminal that connects the StarBase to the ship::  CTO: Back to work.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Maybe we'll get to kick some tail this time around.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: We've been given permission for Maximum Warp, so something pressing is going on.

ACTION: The Turbolift doors open onto the Bridge.  The ship is hurrying through departure procedure.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
:: Immediately takes over at the Tactical Station::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps onto the Bridge.::  OOD: Report.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Is embarrassed to have bridge crew see him in these clothes.::

Host OOD says:
CO: 2 crew members just entering ship now.  Course laid in at Maximum Warp for the R-258 Nebula.  Starfleet suggests Yellow Alert at your discretion.  Still no word on the situation.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Takes Command Seat and reviews incoming data.::  OOD: Very good.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*All*: All stations, report when ready for departure.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
OOD: They suggest yellow alert, but don't tell us what we're going into?

Host OOD says:
CTO: Aye sir.  From what I'm seeing, I don't think they quite know what it is yet.

Host OOD says:
CO: Engineering ready, sir.  Medical has already reported ready.  Science is running final diagnostics but those can proceed during Warp.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CTO: Is that what we're doing, going to study some nebula?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Tactical systems are standing by.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I have no clue. Obviously some sort of anomaly.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::stands by at a secondary console::

Host OOD says:
All: For what it is worth, the Science crews have been ordered to prepare Chroniton scanners for operation.  We are to contact Captain Artiset once departed for more information.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Time problems

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