USS Cherokee episode 830
Colony Interspersal, by Steve Weller, Part 6
12112.01

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Gul_Orvek, 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 trying to find a way to alleviate the sudden and unexpected population increase in the New Cauldron colony.  Considering the new arrivals are from other pre-existing colonies in other universes, the solutions won't be so easy.

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Host Gul_Orvek says:
@COM: Cherokee: Retrek Nor to USS Cherokee.  We need to speak to your Captain.  ::Pauses a bit.::  When it is convenient, of course.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::On the bridge, looking at sensor scans of the three targeted areas now under the Cherokee's surveillance.  Isaac had spoken with the ship's Physics Lab Department Head, and obtained her complete cooperation in this investigation::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Working with the team trying to find a solution to the displaced colonies, studying the sensor readings for a 5th time hoping to find a new angle.::  CEO: I think we've rung about all we can get from the scanners, Commander.  It appears there is a wormhole, stable in location but bouncing from dimension to dimension.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
COM: Orvek: Please stand by, Sir and I'll put you through to Captain Daniels.

Host Gul_Orvek says:
@COM: Cherokee: Of course, Cherokee.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::on the bridge, overhearing the SO and CEO::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Puts the call through to the Captain's Ready Room:: *CO*: Gul Orvek wishes a word with you.  Shall I put the call through or should I tell him to call back another time?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Lt. Trix, I would agree with your theory about the wormhole, it makes sense to me.  What would you think of sending out multiple probes searching for quantum readings of any kind.  It was be at least a starting point.  

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
*OPS*: Put it through, Ensign.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  Captain Marek, would you join us on this investigation?  

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir.  :Puts the call through::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Orvek: Gul Orvek, what can I do for you?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: There is no such thing as a bad bit of data, even if it doesn't get used for the current problem.  This system needs a deeper investigation, long overdue.  ::Starts configuring the probes for quantum measurements.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: By all means, Commander.

Host Gul_Orvek says:
@COM: Cherokee: Ah, Captain Daniels.  While my teams are working with your teams on the overriding problem here, I do have another issue to worry about.  With our Station out of position, our mining quotas are in deep danger of not being met.  Would there be objections to our resuming our mining operations while we work?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV/SO:  We have the full cooperation of the ship's Physics Lab Department Head Lieutenant Commander Alec, she will put her whole department at are disposal, we are thinking of sending our multiple probes in search of any type of Quantum signature or readings.  Lieutenant Trix is programming the sorties.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Orvek: I thought we agreed no one would take any action until this thing was resolved?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Do you want me to do the preliminary analysis of the data?

Host Gul_Orvek says:
@COM: Cherokee: CO: Yes, Captain, we did.  But there is a question of time, and a question of maintaining normalcy for my station.  But the agreement is whey I came to you first.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO/ CIV: Alec is good, but I'll work with her to make sure she keeps on focus.  On the trip here we came up with a plan to study this region and she might just get...distracted by that. Hopefully the two of us can keep each other in check. ::Grins.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
OPS:  Mr. Granger, Lt. Trix is programming multiple probes for searching out Quantum signatures and readings, in search of a multi-dimensional wormhole, the probes will be targeted throughout the 360 degrees X and Z of the ship, the readings are to be feed to the science station.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Orvek: I'm sure you realize how it would look to the Bajorans and Betazeds if I were to let you resume operations.  Technically, it has not been established on just who has mineral rights for this system.

Host Gul_Orvek says:
@COM: Cherokee: CO: Of course, Captain, they "little birds" would likely go singing foul, but let us be honest. We are in control here, are we not?  What a few colonists think is secondary at best.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Orvek: Well, technically, no one is in charge here.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Orvek: However, as we are representatives of the Federation and are a neutral party, I think any decisions would need to be made by all parties concerned.

Host Gul_Orvek says:
@COM: Cherokee: ::Looks smug.::  CO: Really, Captain.  But if you insist.  I will need to register a complaint with your Federation should this prove overly costly.  This delay could force us to miss our quotas, and no one wants that, yes?

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CEO: Understood, Sir.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
OPS: They are nearly set up, just have a few more algorithms to set up.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
SO: I'm ready when you are.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::stands next to the science console.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
OPS: And....done.  Probes configured for launch at your discretion.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Orvek: I'm sorry for your inconvenience, Orvek but, I have the others to consider, after all, fair is fair.

Host Gul_Orvek says:
@COM: Cherokee: CO: As you wish, Captain.  I will have my mining crews sent back to their quarters until we find a solution.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
SO: Transferring to science stations now..  ::Carries out the order::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Turns from Trix and Marek at the Science Station to look at the main screen to watch the probes launch in sequence::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Orvek: I appreciate your cooperation, Gul Orvek.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Reviewing the scans.::  All: Nice, been a few months since I've been able to be part of a ship wide effort in an investigation.  Data starting to trickle in, running it through automatic and manual review now.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO/CIV:  Good, I'm sure we will need to expand to planet-side, the Cardy Space Station and follow our probes in what they report, but this is an excellent start!  

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO/SO: and a double check on the data.... just to be sure.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
OPS:  Mr. Granger, well done, my compliments on a smooth launching sequence - My Compliments!

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: If the station is up to "modern" standards, their sensor stations and probe complement would dwarf ours. Would love a glance at what those can do, never had a "science issue" this close to a space station.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CEO: Thank you, Sir.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: These readings are in line with what I expected, getting quantum readings similar to the guest groups.  Wormhole appears to be dissipating, however.  At least that means we should not have any more visitors.  Or at least not many...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CEO/SO:  I'll check with the Captain on that, I believe he is "Playing Chess" ::does the "Air Quotes" gesture:: with the Gul in charge over there, hopefully, he is willing to have Starfleet over on his station, but I would agree with you on that point.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
SO: The trouble is to relocate each group to their own quantum signature.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
OPS: ::Nods in reply::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CIV: That's trouble one at least, yes sir.  Trouble two will be to map out a way to return each group.  Never had a chance to experience dimensional travel techniques, should be interesting.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
OPS: That would be nice, but do you really think they would?  I mean, look, if they wanted on the bridge and access to our sensors, would we let them?  I would hope so, but Starfleet may disagree...right?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
SO: Indeed. We better figure out how to maintain that fading wormhole, or how to create the same effects by other means ::raises an eyebrow:: Quite a challenge.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV/SO:  The third problem is the quantum phasing needed to send an entire Cardy Space Station back to where it belongs, certainly our transporters won't be able to handle that tonnage and mass, I'm leaning towards a field generation of some kind.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: I am almost certain I can find the right field strength, but implementation will take some work.  You ever done that type of operation, sir?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Indeed. Maybe we should have to use lots of combined resources from all the parties... and maybe from the planet as well.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO: Not me personally, but I know the Enterprise D did an Inverted Tachyon Pulse through the deflector with good results, it would be the only piece of equipment on the ship that can generate the needed energy, what type of pulse though is the question, quantum maybe, but what polarity? 

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Turns back to the console.::  All: From these readings, the computer is narrowing down which "pocket" is the right one for each of the groups.  Sixty percent sure on the Cardassians, seventy two on the Bajorans.  Using this to direct the search, we should have positive confirmation within one, maybe two hours.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO/CIV:  I'll pull the logs from that mission of the Enterprise D, read up on the procedure they used.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: The polarity we won't know until we get the confirmation, but I think we can get this set without much trouble.
Self: Knock on what?  What are you talking about?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO/SO: Let's take a look on those reports.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
:Exits Ready Room and takes his place on the bridge.  All: You all here?  I thought you'd be in a lab somewhere.
Host Gul_Orvek says:
@COM: Cherokee: Our science department is ready to send over a team when you are ready.  Let us know the coordinates and hopefully they can help you find your way through this.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Hears Orvek and thinks - I thought I just got rid of him::  CEO: It's for you.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Sir?  Oh, no sir.  At this stage the Bridge gives us much better access to the controls we need.  Well, makes us feel like we do.  Like I do.   
Self: What do you mean?  That makes perfect sense!

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Working through it Sir, we started with launching multiple probes to search out Quantum signatures, a starting point.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Just trying to assist this two brilliant minds here, sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*Transporter Room*:  Send the Cardassian Station our coordinates, so they can beam their science team over.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
<Transporter Room> *CEO*:  Sending now Sir!

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Configuring the sensor program to try and focus the investigation.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
<Transporter Room> @COM: Gul Orvek:  Sir, this is the Cherokee Transporter Room, Our Transporter Pad coordinates are 093754, 012543, 56732.

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