USS Cherokee episode 828
Colony Interspersal, by Steve Weller, Part 4
12111.03

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Gul_Orvek, Rebecca_Revrand, Meltron_Grazion 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
None
Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
The USS Cherokee is headed at alert to the New Cauldron colony, which gave a distress call indicating the presence of a threatening Cardassian force.

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CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::on the bridge, getting an update on the distress call::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
:: on the bridge, getting ready for planet fall::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO/TO: How are our sensors working?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Sensors are cutting through the interference it seems.  Looks like the jamming may be cutting out to let us see.  Scanning the system now for an update.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::moves a bit and peeks the tactical station over the TO's shoulder::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: Keep weapons at the ready.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Ready to blow some cardies out of existence but, keeps that to himself.::

TO_Lt_Lvor says:
CO:  Sir, Sensors are affected by the space we are in, visual is our best.  Captain, weapons are at the ready.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::stands at attention, poker face watching the tactical station and the main screen alternatively::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: This is strange.  Sensors are picking up 83,000 people on the surface, 3000 more than there were at the colonies last update last week...They seem to be congregated about 4 kilometers from the city of Coven.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Can we tell what species there are there?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: The new, for lack of a better term, group appear to be Betazoid.

FCO_Lt_Alvarado says:
::makes a quick navigational system check up, just in case::

TO_Lt_Lvor says:
CO: Sensors are cutting through the interference now.  Sir, sensors detect a Nor class Cardassian station in the asteroid belt that is the source of most of the Dilithium mining.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Betazoid?  First Cardassians, now Betazoids?  I wonder what's going on?

Host Gul_Orvek says:
@COM: Cherokee: This is Gul Orvek of Retreck Nor.  Explain your intrusion into Cardassian space.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Fascinating... conundrum...

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: Keep an eye on that station.  Find out what kind of fire power they have.

TO_Lt_Lvor says:
CO:  Aye Sir!

Host Rebecca_Revrand says:
$COM: Cherokee: Cherokee, this is the New Cauldron colony, thank the powers we got through.  The Cardassians appeared out of nowhere, then jammed our communications!  Is there another war or something?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Gul Orvek: Since when is this Cardassian space?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Revrand: They claim this is their space.

Host Gul_Orvek says:
@COM: CO: Since the treaty of Terok Nor, on your Stardate 9201.25.

Host Rebecca_Revrand says:
$COM: CO: They think what?!?!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Find out what he's talking about.  What treaty?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Looks over at Capt Marek and Lt. Lvor::

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
CEO: Don't look at me, Lieutenant.  I am confused here as you are.. ::grabs a PADD and enters his codes in order to enter SF intelligence database::

Host Meltron_Grazion says:
#COM: Cherokee: This is Meltron Grazion of the Fregrand colony.  We have been attacked by the Cardassians, under the terms of the Treaty of Bajor we request your assistance.

TO_Lt_Lvor says:
CO:  Sensors show that Station is about on par with what a Nor station usually has like DS9, but a bit more powerful than current. Starfleet Intel has them rated, almost 5%.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Shakes head.:: Self: Calm down, you just said yourself it can't be him.
CO: I'm looking through all the sources I can, Captain, but no reference to any treaties regarding this system and the Cardassians.  ::Hears Grazion's call.::  Or the Betazoids for that matter.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Grazion: Are there injured persons?

Host Meltron_Grazion says:
#COM: CO: Not as of yet, Captain, but we are detecting a large number of unidentified beings just a few kilometers away.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: Look into the treaty of Bajor.  A lot of treaties here, they can't all be right.

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
CO: Aye, sir, doing it right now ::scrolls the pages:: No sir, I'm afraid there is no a single word on the matter ::raises an eyebrow::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: Two calls from two colonies, and a Cardassian space station appearing instantly?  Something is more off than a few treaty claims...

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Gul Orvek/Grazion/Revrand: I think we should gather together to sort this out.  You all seem to claim this as your own.

Host Rebecca_Revrand says:
$COM: CO: The Cardassians have seized at least 4 of our mining vessels, the rest have made it to our settlement but our people are highly disturbed.  Reports are the station appeared out of nowhere, just a brief flash and Bam!  It was there.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: See if you can contact a representative from the Betazoids?

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, I do not like where this is heading.

Host Gul_Orvek says:
@COM: CO: That may be...warranted.  Would you like to come aboard?  We have the space to spare.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CEO: Me either.

Host Rebecca_Revrand says:
$COM: CO: Agreed, Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Gul Orvek/Grazion/Revrand: I think we all need to stand down and figure this thing out together.  I think the Cherokee would be more neutral ground for our meeting.

Host Meltron_Grazion says:
#COM: Who all claims what?  Fine, we can get together if needed.  ::Sounds confused.::

Host Gul_Orvek says:
@COM: CO: As you wish Captain, but I must insist you keep your vessel in orbit.  My staff is not keen on me going aboard a Federation vessel.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  The feeling is mutual! 

Host Rebecca_Revrand says:
$COM: CO: As you wish, Cherokee.  Should I prepare a ship or are you feeling safe to use Transporters?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Shakes head and starts a new series of scans on the Cardassian Station and the Betazoid colony.::
CO: I'm going to take a look at something, Sir.  Give me just a minute.  ::Doesn't mention Trix thought Orvek long dead.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Are our transporters okay?

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
::thinks... Fascinating mess::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO: Transporters are configured for Cardassians from before the war.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Gul Orvek/Grazion/Revrand: We can beam you over, all of you.  Let us know when you are ready.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: We're going to need security in Transporter Room 1.

Host Gul_Orvek says:
@COM: CO: Give me 10 minutes, Captain.  If you would permit I would like to bring my second along.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Gul Orvek/Grazion/Revrand: So everyone agrees to do nothing until we can sort this out?

Host Rebecca_Revrand says:
$COM: CO: I can be ready in a few minutes, just need to set a few minds at ease.  Agreed, no actions...not like we could do much here.

TO_Lt_Lvor says:
CO:  Captain security teams are in place at transporter room 1.

Host Meltron_Grazion says:
#COM: CO: I am ready when your ship is, Captain.

Host Gul_Orvek says:
@COM: CO: Agreed, Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
ALL: I'll be in the transporter room.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Sir, I think I might know what is happening here.  The Station, the Betazoid colony, both of them have different quantum signatures.  From each other AND from us...

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV/CEO: Would you gentlemen like to help me welcome our guests?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Aye, sir. Gladly.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Heads into Turbolift:: FCO: You have the bridge.

FCO_Lt_Alvarado says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::stands up and moves to the center of the Bridge.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::follows the CO and the CEO::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: I'll see if I can find some answers as to what is happening here sir, I will let you know if I find anything.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Computer: Transporter Room !, please.  
SO: Thank you.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Hope we can figure this out before the situation escalates.

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