USS Cherokee episode 804
SNW, by Steve Weller, Part 25
12104.11

Starring_
Steve Weller as Producer, and SO_Lt_Trix 
Zach Farland as CO_Capt_Daniels and OPS_Ens_Granger 
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
Absent 
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull and TO_Lt_Lvor
Mike as EO_Ens_Sanosuke
Leave of Absence
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
The crew of the Cherokee, having gained information potentially useful to the search for the raiders, is gathering to discuss plans for implementing changes.

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Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::It is 1500 hours and so he heads into the observation lounge::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::getting ready to assist to the meeting::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::In Observation Lounge, reviewing the most recent notes from the research.::

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Noting the fact that her presence is required, she closes out her terminal in Sickbay.   Heads out of Sickbay for the TL::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::He takes a seat at the head of the table and begins to look over his notes on a PADD, waiting for the others to arrive::

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
TL: Bridge.  ::Moments later the TL arrives at the bridge.  She takes her time as she reads through the PADD in her hand walking through to the Observation Lounge.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
:enters the room and sees the rest of the Staff:: All: Apologies for my tardiness.. ::takes a seat::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
*Clark*: I just saw your report.  Are you sure about this?  Never mind, I know, you wouldn't have sent it if you weren't.  Nice.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: You're close to on time so, we'll over look it.  ::Smiles::

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Enters the lounge and looks around at the few people already there.  Heads for the replicator and orders caramel tea with cream.  Once she has it in hand, she finds a seat mid-table and slides into the chair.  Sitting back and crossing her legs as she sips on her tea.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::nods::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Heads into the observation lounge, quickly because he just noticed the time::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Gee, I'm glad you could all make it.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Finds a vacant seat and takes it::  CO: Yes, Sir.  Sorry, Sir.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Looks up from the PADD and smiles.::  CO: Wouldn't miss it for anything, Captain.  Event of the...week, event of the week at the very least.

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Nods smiling just getting a feel for the group overall.  Not much given to talking at the moment.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Okay, the first thing I'd like to discuss is Mileasaw and our upcoming visit.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: The way I see it, our visit should be as short as possible which I'm sure will please them.  Military planet's often get nervous when the Federation comes to call.  Your thoughts?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: We should have the same approach like our last stop. Short, diplomatic meeting, and see what kind of information they could share about the Uruk raiders.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: But be careful.  Military minds tend to like pomp and circumstance.  Just was reading reports on the Cherokee's arrival to New Rome, I'd expect a similar approach.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: Do you think we could get away with it if we just conducted our business from our ship, without stepping foot on the planet.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I could be possible. Unless they want to discuss it in person.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Really?  Maybe we should just see what they want to do.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Not saying that from anything I've actually found specific to them, just that there is a tendency to consider.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: It was worth a try.  I'm anxious to go hunting for raiders, I guess.  Not much in the mood for visiting.

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
CO: Not ta be a naysayer, but all missions are diplomatic ones and we should let people see who the Federation is.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Nods.::  CO: Understood, Captain.  And we are getting some hints from the databases we've looked at.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
MO: Thank you, Doctor.

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Nods to the CO taking a sip of her tea.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
ALL: I guess I'm out voted.  You're all probably right.  Like I said, I want to hunt raiders.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: That is the key to our mission, honestly, and if you wanted to go that way first, RHIP as they say.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All/Self: I hope they make the stop worth it.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: The database has produced a theory that we won't be able to look into until we actually make contact, however.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: RHIP?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Rank Has its Privileges. In other words, if you want to go your way your rank "outvotes" our votes.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: I'll have to remember that one.

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Bounces her foot to time of the song that is stuck in her head and takes another sip of her tea.  Wondering which direction they will end up going.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Okay then we'll visit Mileasaw.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: Notify them when we're in range.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Yes Sir.  Will give us a chance to collect more data hopefully.  Would like to see some reports of older contacts with the raiders if we can find some more.  Preferably scans or recordings of such.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Okay, that's settled.  Time to talk about the raiders.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: The sensor modifications are ready, right?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Affirmative Sir.  They are in operation but so far no contacts.  The limited range narrows our search window a bit more than I'd like.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Lessek Prime made it one lightyear.  Any chance of our bettering the distance?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Thinks a minute.::  CO: I suppose it is possible.  I've been focusing on reviewing what we got from Sierna, haven't considered much about upgrades.  I'll get right on that.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Great.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Okay, so we get a raider in our sights, what do we do next?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Petty Officer Clark in Social Sciences does have a theory that might help us in that regard.  Possibly.

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Raised an eyebrow in regards to the theory and slightly swivels her seat toward Trix.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: From looking at the data on early contacts with the raiders, she noticed a pattern in ship movements repeated  in most of the early encounters.  She thinks it may be an attempt at non verbal communications.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Would love to hear it.  Could Clark join us and tell us all about it?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: I could call her up to elaborate if you want, yes sir.  ::Sends Clark a message calling her to the Observation Lounge.::

PO_Clark says:
::Enters the Observation Lounge after about 2 minutes.::  SO: You wanted to see me, Lieutenant?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Clark: I was just telling the Captain about your theory and figured you know it far better so you could do better.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Clark: So, what do you got,

PO_Clark says:
::Gulps.::  CO: Yes Captain.  I was looking at the early scans, looking for something we could use, when I noticed when making first contact, and for the next 4 or 5 contacts after, the raider ships made a series of maneuvers.  Same move, same time, same distance, almost like a dance...or a signal system.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
PO: Curious, I wonder what that's about. Any theories?

PO_Clark says:
CO: Given their lack of subspace or radio communication, I thought it might be their version of same.
Many non sentient social beings use rhythmic movements to communicate.  On Earth we have ants and bees, for example.  That would explain why they never answered.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: if it is a pattern with no real reason, it could be a ritual as well ::shrughs::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
PO: That is interesting.

PO_Clark says:
CO: Given their lack of subspace or radio communication, I thought it might be their version of same.
CIV: Yes Sir, we need more data to work from, agreed.  That's why I sent it to Lieutenant Trix, to see if she'd found any other data.  I honestly wasn't ready to present yet.

PO_Clark says:
::Fake glares at SO and then laughs a little.::

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
CO: But if it is a signal that means that they are communicatin' with someone which means there is potentially more than one ship.  Just somethin' ta consider.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Clark: Indeed.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Clark: You know more about language than all 6 of us do.  Me six, not the six in room.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
PO: You did great.  It would be nice to have someone who can speak their language, should the need arise.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
MO: Sorry, haven't had time to bring you up to speed yet, but there are many.  We've identified at least 20 raiders in the data the Siernan people provided us, although that is spread over decades of encounters.

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Nods:: SO: Ah was unaware.  Thanks.

PO_Clark says:
::Smiles.::  CO: I love a challenge, learning to speak to them would be a fun one.  But our sample size is very small.  I was about to start reviewing the sensor logs again, look for any purely video signals in the mix that might not have been recognized as communications attempts.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
PO: Good, you keep doing what you're doing.  Let us know if you need anything.

PO_Clark says:
CO: Yes Sir.  I will, and I will try to prepare the Universal Translator for non verbal translations...if you can prepare it for such.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Clark: I'll have Metron get you some eyes to work with on it.

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