USS Cherokee episode 850
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 6
12204.27

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Professor_Lair, Lt_Exfeld 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
The crew of the USS Cherokee is analyzing the data from the Avandar museum while the computer continues the search for the missing vessels.

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CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: I wonder what's the ETA on the computer to finish processing all the data... ::sounds oddly anxious::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::On Bridge, reviewing what we know of Elway's Shift Transport, trying to figure out if there's a way to track it, even a theoretical one.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CIV: Which part of the data?  The stuff from the crime scene?  Search for the missing ships?  Background checks on the Cadre?  We gotta find a better name for those 5...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::on the bridge, checking the load on the main computer from the search ordered on the missing subject stolen vessels.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
SO: Eh... . all those answers... ::smirks::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Exfeld: If your former Cadre associates check out and are cleared, do you think any of them could join our investigation or at least give us some input?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
TO:  Lieutenant LVor, ensure that the subspace emitter and receivers are given priority on this computer search, it will be calling out subspace repeating stations throughout the quadrant, for an unknown amount of time!

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CEO:  Aye Sir, the Main Computer has been given priority traffic.
 
Host Lt_Exfeld says:
CO: I would guess they could each have input.  Whether they are in a position to, or are willing to, is a different question.  Probably will get at least some advice from them.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Exfeld: Maybe you and Ensign Granger could work on trying to contact these people, see if they are willing to help out, at any level.

Host Lt_Exfeld says:
CO: Yes sir, I can do that.  But considering that the five of us are probably the most knowledgeable people in the Federation on this process, might that not tip our hand on that?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Exfeld: Are you saying you suspect one of your former colleagues?

Host Lt_Exfeld says:
CO: I don't want to, sir.  I'm just trying to take a step back and look at it without letting my friendship with them affect my judgement.  I don't know of any motive, but we all have the necessary knowledge.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: From my initial search, he has a point.  Those 5, including the Lieutenant, have written about 40% of the articles on Elway's shift in the past decade.  Doctor Quenfeld wrote another 57% of them.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
COM[Encrypted]: Starbase 33, Commander Bonnie:  Commander Bonnie, this is Lt. Commander Hull, CEO on the Cherokee.  We need to request a Starbase powered search through intel files on those stolen vessels regarding this mission.  Our Main Computer is making a search via subspace, but it will take some time to complete. 

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Exfeld: But bringing these scientists in on our investigation you think might "tip our hand"?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::moves next to the CEO's console and double checks the encryption routine on the comm... just to be sure::

Host Lt_Exfeld says:
CO: If they are involved, yes.  I hope to all that is good I am just being paranoid, but just want to make sure we don't blow this.  And warn you of the possibility.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Captain, I've received a message from the Main Computer, the search has been completed...::reading through the report::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Exfeld: Okay forget my last request.  We won't contact them.  We'll have to proceed without their assistance.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO/ Exfeld: What if we did a pre clearance sort of thing.  Check and see if we can figure out where they are and what they've been doing, see if we can find any sign they are involved?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, the Main Computer reports that the Ships were found in a small nebula, about .25 light years from Betazed.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Okay let's do that.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
TO: Lieutenant LVor, would you cancel my Comm to Commander Bonnie?  

Host Lt_Exfeld says:
CO: That sounds like a good way to do it.  Again, I hope it isn't them, but if it is?  ::Moves to OPS.::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CEO:  Aye Sir!  Signal has been sent to cancel encrypted reply.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: So... my wishes came true... swift analysis... gotta love state of the art SF computers...

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: So, don't keep us in suspense, what does the report say?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  ::Grins::  At the speed of light, and in subspace.
 
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Sir, the ships are not far from Betazed, they were located in a small Nebula .25 light years away from Betazed, I've sent the coordinates to Mr. Granger's console.

Host Lt_Exfeld says:
OPS: I'd think Professor Lair and Commander Winterhaven would be easiest to locate, right?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  Three ships matching the physical description have been sighted in the nebula, no transponder signals coming off.  They appear to be docked to each other but showing no sign of power at the moment.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: A mob rendezvous, perhaps?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: Setting sensors for a full sweep of the nebula.  At this range it will be limited but we might catch something.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
Exfeld: Let's start with the Professor at Starfleet Academy.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
FCO: Mister Alvarado, set a course for the nebula, and engage at warp 7.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Sends coordinates to FCO.::

Host Lt_Exfeld says:
OPS: Sounds good, that's Max, Maxwell Lair.  Specializes in technology of ancient civilizations.  Pretty active academic, lots of postings on lots of topics in history discussion groups.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> CO: Computing and entering the course now.  ETA to the nebula... Three hours at warp 7. Engaging at your command, sir.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Opens the COM and attempts to make contact with Maxwell Lair at the Academy.:: Self: Hope he's not too busy.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
FCO: Engage.

Host Professor_Lair says:
@COM: Cherokee: This is Professor Lair...uh, Cherokee is it?  Like in the ancient Native American nation?  Good ship name there. What can I do for you?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> OPS: Aye, sir.  ::taps the buttons::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Exfeld: You can be tactful when talking to Lair, not give too much away.

Host Lt_Exfeld says:
::Nods to the Captain.::  CO: Yes sir.

Host Lt_Exfeld says:
COM: Lair: Hey Max, it's George, just looking into a situation and thought you might be able to help.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> ::made some adjustments on the course::

Host Professor_Lair says:
@COM: Cherokee: Oh, hi.  Been a bit, how have you been?  What can I help you with?  Still with the Service, good to see.

Host Professor_Lair says:
COM: Lair: We're working on a project, related to Doctor Quenfeld's idea, just to see if there's anything left on that bone.  You hear if any of the others have made any progress in his work?  We're wondering about his emergency escape system, if that has any potential for Starfleet.

Host Professor_Lair says:
@::Shakes head.:: COM: Cherokee: I thought Starfleet shot that down years ago.  I haven't given it much thought lately, once the shielding idea was disproven haven't really had any new ideas.  Haven't spoken to any of the others in a while though.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Captain, when we reach the ships is it safe to assume we'll need to send an Away Team over with some of the CSI guys?

Host Lt_Exfeld says:
COM: Lair: Yeah, that's what I thought, just hoping we might pull together enough to get some real resources on the problem.  I'll be in touch in case we can get a team on it again though.

Host Professor_Lair says:
OPS: Anything you want to know I left out?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Yes, I was actually thinking of three away teams, one for each of the three stolen ships.  It will save time.  Would you like to head up one of the teams?  Commander Hull and Captain Marek can take the other two.

Host Lt_Exfeld says:
All: Or anyone else?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Thank you sir, I'd be proud to.  I just wanted to know if I should alert the teams, but I'll let them know what we are headed to, give them time to prepare.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Exfeld: I don't think Lair is a liar, my counseling skill says he is telling the truth.  Still, I'd like to give the cadre a medical exam to test them but, I guess we'd have to tell them why.  I guess that wouldn't be good.

Host Professor_Lair says:
CO: Yes sir.  Academy and on the Bellview should be easy enough to find a reason.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: From what we've seen you probably wouldn't need a Medical Tricorder for it.  For a full scan probably would, but should be able to do a quick check from a distance.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: So you think we need to visit the cadre each in turn to test them from a distance?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Shrugs.::  CO: A Captain asking another Captain for a scan should eliminate the need for us to go there, unless we felt the need was pressing.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Captain of the Bellview could do it easily, and Starfleet Academy has enough scanners for teaching they should be able.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Why don't you collect these scans the best you can.  You can use my name if you need to open doors.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Aye Captain.

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