USS Cherokee episode 803
SNW, by Steve Weller, Part 24
12103.28

Starring_
Steve Weller as Producer, Moultaire and SO_Lt_Trix 
Zach Farland as CO_Capt_Daniels and OPS_Ens_Granger 
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull and TO_Lt_Lvor
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
Absent 
Mike as EO_Ens_Sanosuke
Leave of Absence
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
The USS Cherokee has learned of a way to track the raiders they seek, but only up to 1 lightyear away.  Now they try to decide where to go next in their search.

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Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: So, Commander Hull, what is the status of our little sensors project?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Checking the Master Display in Main Engineering on the worker bee pods progress on the sensory array enhancement through the remote display from the bridge::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Sir!  We are just about complete with the install and connecting the pallets to the ship, should be a couple of minutes, and retrieving the worker bee pods.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::On Bridge, checking the progress of the sensor pallet setup.::  Self: No, not quite like the old hunts, but it will be an interesting challenge.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: That's good news.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::on secondary tactical console, trying to make himself useful ::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Once the pallets are in configuration should only take a few minutes.  With the limited range though, not sure how far we'll be able to use them.  One Lightyear is rather small for a search radius in space...

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Now, all we have to do is decide where to go next.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
OPS:  Mr. Granger, advise us when the last worker bee pod is aboard.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> ::taps on the console, monitoring the present flying course::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
FCO: Mister Alvarado, which is closer?  Mileasaw 6 or Nipseb?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FXO> CO: Captain, Mileasaw is located 10 light years from our position. Nipseb is 12 light years.  So the answer, would be, Mileasaw, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
FCO: Thank you.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Then, any objections to heading for the Mileasab Star System?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Watches as the remote Master Display Board projects section on his Eng1 console turns green::  TO:  Lt. LVor, tie-in the new sensor pallets on the lateral and vertical arrays so then Lieutenant Trix can monitor the additional sensors in the arrays.

TO_LT_LVor says:
CEO:  Aye Sir! Tied-in and connecting Science1 Console.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: No objection even if I had a vote, sir.  Either one is just as likely to help our search from what I've seen.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO/ TO: Acknowledged, bringing sensor pallets into configuration and establishing a repeating search sweep.  Should be online shortly.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
FCO: In that case, set a course for Mileasaw 6, Mister Alvarado.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> CO: Aye, sir. ::taps:: Course laid in. Waiting for your command, sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  ::Hangar deck reports all worker bee pods onboard hangar deck doors secure::  Sir!  All worker bee pods are onboard, all secure ready for warp.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
FCO: Engage.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> ::pushes the red button:: Aye, sir. Speed?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: Forward pallet operational, Starboard, Port...and there's aft.  If any raiders show up in range, we'll know.  Setting up an alert to be sent to Tactical, Flight control, Operations and Command Console if anything is detected.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Would you learn all you can about Mileasaw and report your finding to me and the rest of the class, Lieutenant.  When you can, of course.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
FCO: Warp 6 I should think.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Yes sir, I'll get right on that.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> CO: Aye, sir, Warp 6 it is. ::makes the adjustments:: Fasten your seat belts!

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Reviewing the notes Metron prepared on Mileasaw.::  All: Initial rundown on the Mileasaw world is they are a split off of Sierna, dissenters who grew tired of the constant "waste of time" from the democratic dedication.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: They do sound a bIt more sensible.  All that voting was a bit much.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: They now have gone full spectrum the other way.  Still a republic of sorts, but once elected officials have total control over their concerns.  Elected tyranny is what Captain Mosley called it in the initial report.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Hmmm, spoke too soon.  They sound a bit extreme.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Over time the military leaders have gained more and more control, they are close to martial law now, with some civilian leadership positions even being filled by people with military background.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Maybe we should skip the tour there and just go for the information, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: We'll play it by ear.  It may be rude not to except any hospitality.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: On the flip side, they have apparently beaten the raiders so many times that the raiders are afraid of them.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::monitors the long range sensors, just to satisfy his usual tactical paranoia::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Really?  That's interesting.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  Sounds to my liking!

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
SO: They must have a lot of ship's with fire power, huh?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
OPS: Affirmative.  Permanent martial law, or close to it, tends to lead to a strong military.  At least in numbers.  They are about equivalent to Sierna on the Weibrand scale, but weapons get the majority of their study.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: Let's make sure they know we're coming.  I don't want to be blown out of the sky because they got trigger happy.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::hears the CO, and smiles, remembering his first years as a jumpy tactical officer::

TO_LT_LVor says:
::Fine tunes the tactical sensor scanning::

TO_LT_LVor says:
CO:  Sir, tactical shows clear of any threats, currently.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: Good to hear.  Let's hope it stays that way.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: From the limited reports, it seems the economy has been greatly strained by the military buildup.  I don't think they would shoot first, but also not sure a tour would be forthcoming.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
FCO: What's our time of arrival to Mileasaw, Lieutenant?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Self: I know not all military leaders are a drain on their societies and so do they, let me work.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: That's fine.  I think it might be better if we make sure we don't overstay our welcome.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Nods.::  CO: Yes sir.  Our data is slightly outdated, but Ensign Metron is analyzing what he can find of local reports to see if he can learn more.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Sir:  We may want to make contact while we are still in warp, and not a ready target when we go to impulse.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Very good.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Agreed.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> CO: Sir, our current ETA is 8 days, 58 minutes and 30 seconds.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: Take care of that now, Ensign.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Sends message to Mileasaw of our arrival in approximately eight days::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  It has been sent.  I'll contact them when we get closer in a few days or so.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: Very good, Ensign.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: If I might ask, Captain, what happens once we detect a raider?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Good question.  I'd like to capture them and see if we can talk to them, if possible.  If we try to chase them, they may not lead us to anywhere we want to go.  Anybody got anything to add?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Understood, but isn't that the problem New Rome's Minister brought us in for?  They don't take to talk much, much less peaceful surrender?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Or maybe not capture them, but follow them to their base, if possible.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  We could attempt to grab a ship with our tractor beam, and then escalate our contact from there, even beam the occupant aboard.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: I don't expect a peaceable surrender.  But, talk should always be the first course of action using first contact protocols.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: I thought of the tractor beams too.  Cast and reel them in.  We may be able to talk to them if we hold them in our brig for a while.  Let's see what happens.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: I don't think they'll lead us to their base if they knew we were following them.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Aye Sir!  Play as it goes

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Maybe we should come up with a method, now we have all the data we got on Leesek Prime.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: If they knew we were tracking, aye, they'd avoid going home.  But perhaps we could stick at about 1 lightyear and keep them spotted while not being seen...

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: Put something together.  I'd love to see what you come up with, Mister Marek.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Is there a way we can go undetected by their sensors?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: And I've only looked in a cursory sense at what is in the tactical reports as the translations go, but I don't think the Lessak encounters ever used a Tractor and Transporter back to back.  Might catch them off guard before they activate self destruct.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Aye, sir...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  ::grins::  Aye! technology is a wonderful thing.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Yes it is, if one knows how to use it.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Quite possible, sir.  While a Starship of this level of power is hard to hide at close ranges.  if we went into silent running, power low, weapons cold, all that maybe they wouldn't catch wind of our pursuit.  Of course that's just a guess, we haven't exactly had a good account of their vessels sensor capabilities.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Let's get more facts on their ships and then we'll decide.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Sir, We can make the ship look like a garbage scow if need be, but it is our gross magnetic tonnage that is hard to disguise from sensors.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: I'd like to set up some bait and try to catch them.

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