USS Cherokee episode 852
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 8
12205.11

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Crime_Lab_Tech and SO_Lt_Trix 
Zach Farland as CO_Capt_Daniels and OPS_Ens_Granger 
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull, and TO_Lt_Lvor
Absent
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
The Cherokee crew continue to investigate the stolen ships, found about half a light year from Betazed and hope to find clues as to who is behind the artifact thefts over the past few years.

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INFO: In the living sections of the ships, each investigation team finds a power connection to the main power drive ending in a severed plug.  Around where the plug was severed, there are signs of damage to the ship, similar to that around the control module in the museum.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
@::Still working to access anything left in the computer core of the ship.:: *All*: They appear to have wiped the ship's computer, but it looks like a quick job.  Not sure what's left, but I'd bet we could glean something from it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
@::making a visual inspection of the ship while the forensic team on the Star Hopper conduct their evidence collection, Isaac notices a severed power plug on the deck in the living section, with visible signs of damage to the ship's plating, it reminds Isaac of the same damage evident on the Museum::  Star Hopper Forensic Team: This is Commander Hull, I need a Forensic Analyst in the ship's living area, there is some damage to the ship's plating that is similar to that found on the Museum, power related.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
*CEO/SO/CIV* ::Viewing the scene from their cams:: Looks like another Elway device was used on all three ships.

Host Lab_Tech says:
@CEO: Sir?  Yes sir, on it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
@::Taking a tricorder reading of the damage::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
@::Looks up from the computer.:: *CO*: Sorry sir, concentrating on the computer, what was that?  ::Notices a Lab Tech waving him over and pointing.:: *CO*:Oh, sorry, I'm heading to it now.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
*SO*: It has the same kind of damage as at the museum.  This time their escape vessel was close by, very close by.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
@::Steps back and looks, then pulls Tricorder and starts scanning.:: 
*All*: Good call on that, does appear to be same stuff.  Escape vessel close enough to leave those burns on the outer hulls and viewports?

Host Lab_Tech says:
@CEO: The DNA sniffers say they're finding samples, probably intact enough to use.  They never clean the vents and between the cushions.  Don't think how easily particles fall into places like that.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
@*All*: These cords look...well, both new and used heavily.  Even before they were cut, showing they overmatched the rating of the cords.  And not my field but those cords look heavy duty.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
@Lab Tech:  Yes, good job, we just need to run the DNA through the databases, see if anything matches

Host Lab_Tech says:
@CEO: Yes sir, but I think we'll need to run them through some lab tests first, to see how intact they are.  If they are damaged too much, well, evidence has varying degrees of value in court.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
@Lab Tech:  Agreed, the samples from the environmental system should be your primary candidates, as those were caught while floating from the subjects to the vents.  No cleaning fluid involved.  

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
*Away Teams*: Collect whatever samples you need, take video images and what ever else you need then, get back to the ship so the lab people can start analyzing and we can be on our way.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
@*CO*:  Aye Sir!  Star Hopper team will be ready for beaming back in a few moments.

Host Lab_Tech says:
@CEO: We also sent a guy into the Replicator raw storage tank.  A lot of time Civvie’s ship replicators don't break down the waste until they form the new object.  Save a bit of power that way, but can also leave evidence.  We should have the tanks ready for transfer to holding units on the Cherokee in a few minutes.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
@Lab Tech: Good thinking, I had completely forgot that about civilian ship infrastructure and replicators.  

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: I hate leaving these ships here for anyone to find.  Is there room for them in our shuttle bays or cargo bays?

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Let me check, Sir.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
@::Before leaving, sets a PADD as a link between the Cherokee Computer and the Qualana class to see if anything can be salvaged from the logs.::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Checks the availability:: CO: We do have sufficient room for the three shuttles, Sir.  We don't even need to disconnect them.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
@Star Hopper AT:  Team, we'll be beaming back to the ship, have all your collected evidence gathered where we beamed in, and the transporter chief will beam it back prior to us returning.  That way we will retain chain of custody of the evidence for criminal prosecution.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
*Away Team*: I've decided to take the three ships with us.  We can't leave them here and, this way, you can study them further.  So, finish up there.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
@Qualana team: What's the term you all use?  Bag it and tag it?  Let's get what we have back home for further study.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
OPS: When the away team has returned, go ahead and bring those ships in.  Put them where they'll fit if we don't disconnect.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
@::Hull's team gathers in the beam-in point on the Star Hopper::  *Transporter Chief*:  Transporter Room, this is Commander Hull, we are ready to return to the ship, please transport the gathered evidence over, prior to our returning.  

SO_Lt_Trix says:
@*Transporter Room*: Qualana team ready for Transport.  Evidence lockers tagged as Q-1, Q-2 and Q-3 Transponded. Wait, is Transponded a word? Either way, we're ready for Transport.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
<Transporter Chief Otis>:: Beam away teams and evidence back to Cherokee.::

ACTION: The Away Teams and evidence lockers are transported to the Cherokee.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Star Hopper AT materializes on the transporter pad along with their collected evidence::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Star Hopper AT:  Ok team thank you for your work!  Carry on if you will.  ::Gets out of his white suit while still on the pad::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Tractors three connected ships into Shuttle Bay 2::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Materializes and grabs one end of the evidence lockers, helping the crews get them to the new labs for analysis.:: All: Yeah, good work all. Hopefully we can get some answers to all this.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Transporter Chief Otis:  Chief!  Kudos on keeping an eye on all three away teams, Good job!  

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