USS Cherokee episode 804
SNW, by Steve Weller, Part 26
12104.18

Starring_
Steve Weller as Producer, 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 Crew of the Cherokee work to find a way to locate the raiders.

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Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Okay so, we were discussing what happens when we encounter the raiders.  Thanks to Petty Officer Clark, we may be able to communicate with them.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::In Observation Lounge, remotely reviewing the sensor configuration to look into ways of expanding the range while listening to the ideas.::

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Still sitting at the conference room table with her PADD sitting in front of her, but now looking down at her empty cup of coffee, and makes a slight face at it's emptiness.::

TO_LT_LVor says:
::Continuing tactical security sensor sweeps:: 

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
All: We may learn their language but, that doesn't mean they'll talk to us.  Most likely they'll run.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
MO:  Commander, can I refresh your coffee? ::Looking at his empty cup as well::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::accommodates his body on the chair... maybe it is his age or Starfleet chairs are getting more uncomfortable years after year::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
OPS: That is certainly a possibility.  For all we know though Clark may be seeing what isn't there.  I like the theory, but it has yet to be tested to say the least.

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Looking slighter over her shoulder to the voice which offered to get her another cup.:: CEO: Sure.  Ah'd like that.  Thank ya.  ::Hands him her current cup.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
MO:  ::Smiles as he takes her cap::  

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: It's a good theory.  I think it is worth exploring.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Yes sir.  I didn't mean to imply it wasn't a good theory, just that we need to test it.

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Swivels her chair slightly in the direction of the CEO and her refill while still listening to the chat around the table.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Stands and heads for the replicator while listening to the conversation at the table:: Replicator: 2 large coffees  ::Materialized and takes both to the conference table::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: Next question will be, if their movements were an attempt to communicate, is the answer something we can give?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Too bad we can't test it before we run into them, huh?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Returns to his seat, nods his head at Cmdr McDonough::

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Nods her thanks to the CEO and wraps her hands around the mug with the life-giving liquid.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Aye sir, but perhaps there is more information in the Lessek database.  Now that we know what to look for, we might find data to build the theory in it.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: So, the language thing doesn't work out but, we've picked up raiders with our modified sensors, what next?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
ALL:  PO Clark's theory is of great interest, I agree - her thesis needs to be tested, although the one contact could be the only one once the Uruks realize a Federation Starship is in the sector.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  Grab with a tractor beam, and attempt to hold, depending on their shield technology, beam the occupants aboard directly to the brig, disarming their weapons of course.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: I concur with Commander Hull. But first we need to be sure their Comm systems are jammed... that's a big problem right now

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: If their shields are up that may slow our attempts.  Would be better if we could analyze their shields before we make the grab.  To prevent their...unwillingness to be detained.

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
CIV: But if they are using a visual communication, we effectively jam their comms if we grab them with a tractor beam.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
MO: I agree, Commander, yet, nothing seems to be that definitive with these raiders. They seem to be... tricky to put it into words.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
MO: That is a good point.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  With everything being equal, yes; the first response when they see our ship will be to leave.  Analyzing will be like a paralysis when we should be moving to grab at the first sighting.  Analyzing while we move in for a tractor grab could be done simultaneously; everyone will need to be on at their best.
 
MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Nods:: CIV.  Just my two cents.  Ah'm starting from a bit behind the eight ball.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
MO: Don't worry, Commander... I am known to be what you define as a ... "bit paranoid"... blame it on my tactical branch past.

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Raises her mug to her lips again blowing across the hot liquid before taking another sip.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: What about presenting a smaller target, like a shuttle?  We're more than anything they've hit in our records, but a standard shuttle is well within their strike parameters.

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Nods her acknowledgement to the CIV.:: CIV: Understandable.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: I was thinking about a shuttle.  If we can communicate with them, a shuttle is easier to talk with than the Cherokee.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  That has merit, we can even present a sensor signature of a small freighter, with some supplies that are an enticement to the Uruk's to come in for a closer look.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: And we could rig up a detachable cargo system like the Siernans sometimes use.  Drop the cargo and the crew would be safe to "limp away".  While scanning.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Could we disguise the shuttle, to use it as the bait, like Isaac suggested?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, I can see this working ::Raises his coffee cup to Lt. Trix's idea::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: I could do it, and I'm not a fully trained Engineer.  Besides, I doubt they ever saw many Federation support craft.  Not that I've seen in reports at least.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: The classic bait maneuver... In my opinion it is very doable.

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
All: And the chance for the least number of casualties.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO/CEO: It seems like a good plan.  Start working on the shuttle.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
ALL: Aye Sir!  What bait sensor readings should the shuttle be transmitting?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Pulls up PADD and puts in a few search parameters.::  CO: From Starfleet reports, only 1 support craft ever came into contact with them, the Runabout Niagara.  They may not even recognize a shuttle in standard configuration.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: We can't take that chance.  Do what you can to mask it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  True, as long as the shuttle is squacking the right material for raiding, we'll be that much closer to grabbing them.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
SO: Aye sir.  ::Closes eyes a second.::
Doorty: I don't even know what a "Lego" is...

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: We connect a cargo container, secure it for transport and fill it with something they'd want.  Replicated should have the same draw I think.

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Raises an eyebrow and looks over at Trix wondering if this is what she was talking about as a result of the damage to the link between symbiont and host.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: I'd add in a few bits of sheet metal and a few power conduits in new places.  But my only engineering experience is with gravitational systems and computer systems.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Aye!  Our Engineers can make the shuttle look like anything we want, to sensors anyways.  We'll pick the oldest shuttle, that will help with the sensor readings.
 
SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Nods.::  CEO: I think that would be the shuttle Guwisguwi.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  ::looking at his inventory of shuttles assigned to the Cherokee on his CEO PADD::  Aye!  We'll pull the shuttle from the hangar to the shuttle bay for modifications.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Now, when the time comes, who will be on the shuttle?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I volunteer sir.

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Gently swirls her coffee in her mug as she continues to listen.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: Thank you.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: I would like to as well.  Better to get the up close scans personally.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Okay, it's decided.  Marek and Trix will go.
TO: Find someone from your department to go too.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::nods::

TO_LT_LVor says:
CO:  Aye Sir! A Team Member with superior flight skills.

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Starts considering what she needs to do to get sickbay ready to receive casualties.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: I'd like to make space for a sensor pallet to be installed in the shuttle to make sure we get a good picture.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
 SO:  Yes, I had already figured on that requirement, I can tie in the pallet to one of the sub-consoles onboard.  Shouldn't pose a problem to the specs.

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Picks up her PADD and starts making notes as items come to mind.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::thinks:: I get to pilot a shuttle again, I get to pilot a shuttle again...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Gives tasks to the duty roster for pulling the "Guwisguwi" shuttle from the hangar bay to the Shuttle Bay for modifications::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: If there's nothing else to discuss and there are no questions, some of you have things to do.  I suggest you get started.  Who knows when we'll encounter raiders.  We need to be ready.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
ALL: Crew dismissed.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Aye sir.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::stands up::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Aye Sir! ::standing up::

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Puts her PADD under her arm and stands from her seat with her hands still wrapped around the slightly cooling mug.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
SO: Lieutenant, if we need something to coordinate, it is better to do it as soon as possible. ::raises an eyebrow::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Gets up and goes back to his OPS station on the bridge::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CIV: Probably a good idea to do it before we launch and figure out we forgot something.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
SO: ::nods:: Hope you trust in the flying skills of this old Vulcan Captain..

MO_CMDR_McDonough says:
::Makes her way out of the Observation lounge and out to the bridge.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Stands, picks up his PADD and goes back to the bridge::

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