USS Cherokee episode 806
SNW, by Steve Weller, Part 29
12105.16

Starring_
Steve Weller as Producer, and SO_Lt_Trix, PO_Clark and Frekthar 
Zach Farland as CO_Capt_Daniels and OPS_Ens_Granger 
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull, TO_Ens_Tyler and TO_Lt_Lvor
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
The Cherokee crew have captured one of the raiders.  They are now working to learn what they can about them to finish their mission.

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CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::leaves Shuttle Bay and heads for the Bridge::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::In Shuttlebay, scanning the raider vessel from the outside as the Engineers and Tactical people try to find a way in.::

Host Frekthar says:
::In Brig cell, moving fingers rapidly, looking about in all directions.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Just exiting Ready Room::  All: I think it is time for me to visit our guest in the brig.

TO_Ens_Tyler says:
::Leaves the shuttle and heads for his newest assignment on the duty roster, the Brig::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Monitoring the tactical sensors, from his tactical station on the bridge::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::enters a Turbolift and directs it to Bridge.::

PO_Clark says:
::Just outside Brig, studying the hand motions of the being.::  Self: I just need some <word missed by UT) context...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Remaining on the Shuttlebay Observation Lounge, as the engineers begin to discover what makes the Uruk Raider fly::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::arrives to the Bridge::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Self: Sixteen degrees Celsius, .4Gs, 15 percent Oxygen saturation…gravity below norms but seems fairly standard otherwise.  ::Blinks.::  Yes, except for the darn feathers, I know.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
<Duty Engineer> *CEO*:  Sir, the engineers around the Uruk Raider have found all the traps, and are ready to pop the hatch for a look inside.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: So far, so easy... ::smirks::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Self: Like trying to learn English listening to an old pirate movie...during the fight scenes.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*Duty Engineer*:  Aye, remind them to follow protocols on entering an alien vessel, have them proceed ::Isaac watches as the Uruk Ship's main hatch is opened, and the engineers enter with tricorders recording::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Standing up now, looking down onto the main Shuttlebay deck, where the engineers are entering the Uruk Ship::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO LVor: You're with me.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Grabs Tricorder and follows the Engineers in, starts scanning the screens, panels and anything else that appears like it could be writing.::  *Clark*: You will have more samples shortly.  Lots of writing on the panels, and to my eye at least looks like a single language.  UT should be able to make something of it...I hope.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
FCO: Mister Alvarado, you have the bridge.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Aye Sir! :: Logs off his Tactical Station and follows Captain Daniels to the TL ::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> CO: Aye, sir.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Can I join you too?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Moves towards Turbolift and enters when the door is ready::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Computer: Deck 5.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: Alright.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::nods and hurries insides the Turbolift::

TO_Ens_Tyler says:
::Enters the Brig, after going through entry protocols, takes up the Security Station at the entry, logging into the watch console station::

PO_Clark says:
*SO*: Thanks boss, working on the...well can't say spoken language but working on what the "guest" is saying.  Not safe for work I think...

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO LVor/CIV: If we all barge in there, the alien is going to get nervous.  Let me do the talking.  I'm the most qualified, as a former counselor, to interact with the prisoner.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Aye Sir!  Understood.  I will protect you Captain, from any attack - just so you are aware.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> ::moves to the center of the Bridge and stands in front of the Captain Chair:: <Relief FCO> Maintain position. Have the engines ready to jump at warp at a moment notice.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Laughs briefly.::  *Clark*: Got it, too much data too little time to drink it all in.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Understood, Sir. It is a logical procedure.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Arrives on Deck 5, the lift doors open and Wally exits.  He goes to the corridor outside the brig and sees Clark::  Clark: Good to see you again.  Are you ready for this?

TO_Lt_LVor says:
<Relief Eng> FCO: ::Checking the Eng1 Console:: Warp is available, standing-by.

PO_Clark says:
CO: Sir?  Oh, yes sir.  Apart from we might have a problem.  Getting a bit of a vocabulary built up, but "speaking" it might be a problem.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> Relief Engineering: Very Good. Tactical: Keep long range sensors scanning on permanent passive scan.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Clark: Do you need more time?  I think it might be okay if you were to visit our fine feathered friend, if that would help you.  I can postpone my visit.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
*CEO*: Commander, you up for a puzzle?  The controls in this thing aren't...familiar.  Think we want to try and fiddle our way through it?

PO_Clark says:
CO: Oh it's not that, could take days to build a full vocab, the problem is I just don't have the hands for it.  Literally.  Need another finger and thumb to "speak" it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*SO*:  ::Holds his hand up to Lt. Trix down on the Shuttlebay Flight Deck:: Yes, I'll be right down!  

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Clark: That is a problem.

PO_Clark says:
CO: But I think we can work around it, if you want sir.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
<Relief TO> ::Takes up the Bridge's Tactical Station, logging into the console::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Clark: If you think we can, I'll go with your recommendation.  Are you ready to enter?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::overhears Clark and the CO::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
<Relief TO> FCO:  Long range Scanners on passive scan, permanently until further orders.

PO_Clark says:
CO: I'll just need a minute.  ::Pulls out PADD and programs a "hand simulation".::  
All: OK, I think this will do.  Just a warning, my vocabulary is a bit limited, as is the UT's.  Grade school at best.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> TO: Understood.  ::looks around and slowly sits on the Captain's Chair::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO LVor/CIV: Stand just inside the door.  We don't want her freaking out with the four of us entering.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Enters the Shuttlebay Main Deck, and heads over to the Uruk Ship::

PO_Clark says:
CO: Whatever you say this will translate into that beings hand movements.  As far as it has figured out.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Aye, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Clark: You and the universal translator will be my interpreters.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: We will be here when you need us.

PO_Clark says:
CO: Aye sir.  I will do my best.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Aye Sir!  We'll be as discrete as possible.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Chief, I think this might be an interesting investigation.  The beings seem both similar and different from the "norms".

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Let's do this.  ::Approaches door and it opens.  He steps inside keeping his distance for now as to not ruffle her feathers::

TO_Ens_Tyler says:
::Monitoring the Uruk in Cell#1 in the Brig where the Uruk is currently housed, will give an alarm to the TOs outside the door should anything go wrong::

Host Frekthar says:
::Looks up as the door opens, starts moving her hands.  After a few seconds the Universal Translator starts reading out words.:: All: What  @#$#@ doing to me?

PO_Clark says:
CO: I think that missing word is something I can translate, but I think it is not what you want to hear...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Looks at the readout on the display, Hmmm!  Yes I see some similarities, and some wide gaps, this should prove interesting, to say the least.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Clark/Frekthar: I can fill in the blank.  Tell her she is being detained for questioning.

PO_Clark says:
CO: The Universal Translator is set to translate whatever you say sir, just speak normally.  And slowly would help...

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Clark: Okay ::Speaks at a slower rate::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frekthar: You are being detained for questioning.  ::moves a little closer to the cell::

Host Frekthar says:
All: Ah, so you are not one of the barbarians, you speak.  We were not aware there were any intelligent species in the area.  Just wild beasts.  It has been some time since *&$(& met intelligence.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: I think we can make it work, though.  If we can figure out the controls, we might get a better view of what is in their computer system.  We've tried downloading but that is...raw.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frekthar: Just because they haven't spoken to you doesn't mean those living in this sector are barbarians or not intelligent.

Host Frekthar says:
CO: The (*$& do not answer, the !@(* do.  It is the way of things, as it has always been.  ::His eyes lower briefly.::  In every region we have passed through.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Well, let's discover what we can, as long as we have a copy of the operating system, we should be able to figure out the controls.  We can feed everything we collect into the holodeck system, see what it comes up with.

Host Frekthar says:
CO: The Artelek have passed through the galaxy, but only have met a few who understand us.  The others attack, they kill.  We have learned that those who do not answer are resources to be exploited!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frekthar: Those living in this sector asked us to investigate a long history of raiding, of piracy.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frekthar: That sounds like a confession.

Host Frekthar says:
CO: Confession?  Of what?  They attack, we fight back.  All in this region of space have attacked quickly, none have responded to our greetings.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frekthar: We're talking to you.  We can teach others to speak to you.  If you could communicate with others, would the exploitation continue?  They attack to prevent their loss of cargo.  You attack them first by thinking it is okay to take from others.

Host Frekthar says:
CO: You have spoken to the others?  But they have never answered us, no matter how often we try.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: I'd like to get a look at their navigation system.  Give us an idea where they come from, where they've been.

PO_Clark says:
CO: I think the Translator is catching up.  Must be linking with the database, getting a pattern out.  You can speak normally.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frekthar: You each do not know how to communicate.  You all could learn to talk to each other.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Clark: Thanks.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  ::Pointing to what appears to be an astrogator in the console :: Let's scan this area, it looks like an old style astrogator, like what was used on the Command Consoles of the old Constitution Class Starships.

Host Frekthar says:
CO: Learning is good.  ::The feathers on his head start to fluff out, for lack of a better term.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frekthar: Learning is good.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: If we learn where they come from, it can help us figure out who they are.  If the direct conversation and the "planned escape" don't do so.  Third redundancy is standard.  ::Studies the system for a bit, trying to figure out the interface.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Think like a bird ::grins::

Host Frekthar says:
CO: Would you be willing to meet our Guides?  I could arrange a meeting...

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frekthar: We would be more than willing.  We'd be honored.  Allow me to introduce myself.  I am Captain Walter Daniels from the United Federation of Planet's Starfleet.

Host Frekthar says:
CO: Frekthar, Sentienel 3rd class of the Artelek, I am honored to make contact.

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