USS Cherokee episode 854
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 10
12206.01

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Gov_Merser 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 Cherokee is heading towards Rigel to track down one of the suspects whose DNA was found in the stolen vessels and who are suspected of being part of the Dimensional Shift Transport thefts.

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CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Arriving on the Bridge for his Duty Watch.::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::At Tactical/Security Console on the Bridge.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::standing next to the TO, peeking over his shoulder ::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::On Bridge, monitoring the lab data coming from the Science Labs while trying to see if there is a way to detect an Elway shift at a distance.:: Self: Yeah, I know that's why they use the stupid thing, but there's gotta be a way...

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
FCO: What's are ETA to Rigel at warp 7?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> CO: According to the Computer.. ::looks again:: 6 hours, Captain. Confirmed ETA.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
FCO: Thank you.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> ::thinks:: Hopefully we can some free time once there... ::smirks to himself::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO>: CO: Ayes, sir. Would you like me to alter our present speed, sir?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: See if you can get Governor Merser, the warden of the Mordrak Penal Colony on the COM.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: I've been trying to find a way to detect the Elway Shifts at a distance, but I'm not having much luck.  I mean if we're pointing our active scans in the right direction we could do it, but with the volume of space, so far it's not promising.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Set about arranging the call for the CO::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: It's a good idea.  Keep trying.  Make us point our active scans in more directions.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  That would be a full-time job for a sensor array working at 110% capacity, 360 degrees full around and then 360 degrees +/- Y and +/- Z axis

SO_Lt_Trix_ says:
CO/ CEO: I can set up a rotating scan to cover the areas, it will provide us some chance.  Problem is the same problem Starfleet has had with the jumps before.  You need to be looking in the right direction at the right time.  Miss it by a decameter and you miss it completely.

SO_Lt_Trix_ says:
CEO: But I will set it up.  It is better than nothing.  We can even focus it to ignore areas without planetary systems in it.  At least we'd see where they were beaming to if we catch it.

Host Gov_Merser says:
@COM: Cherokee: This is Governor Merser, what can I do for Starfleet today?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO/SO:  The sheer magnitude of the scan data will fill up Petabytes of data in minutes. I certainly hope the computer core has sufficient space! 

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: The Governor is on the COM for you.  You want it here or in your Ready Room?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Well, it is acceptable to blow a fuse or two... as long as it does not leave us stranded in space ... ::smiles::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: Here is fine.  Others here may have questions.

SO_Lt_Trix_ says:
CEO: As the scans are set up, no they couldn't. A few passes at most and the computer buffers would be filled.  But we can take the scans, program the computer what we're looking for, and dump the scans once clear.  Processors will get a workout but I'm pretty sure they can keep up.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
COM: Merser: Captain Daniels of the USS Cherokee, would like a word, Sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Alright, set it up, we'll see if our safeguards will cut in at the appropriate time.

Host Gov_Merser says:
@COM: OPS: I'm at your, and your Captain's, disposal.  I can give you 10 minutes without effort, if you need more it can be arranged easily enough.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Merser: Good day, Governor Merser.  Captain Daniels, here.  We were wondering if you might answer a few questions about a couple of your charges?

Host Gov_Merser says:
@COM: CO: Ah, was afraid it was going to be that.  But it is part of the job.  Who is it you have questions about?  ::Moves his hand to computer and postpones his next appointment.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Merser: There names are Vex'aldin and sister, Vex'ihlia.

SO_Lt_Trix_ says:
::Nods and jumps head first into writing a data filter.::  CEO: Should have a filter set up in a few minutes, have a few standard ones that can be expanded and adapted.  I'll send it to you for approval before we start it up, make sure my ship's computer knowledge is up to date.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Understood, thank you.

Host Gov_Merser says:
@::Pulls up the names on the computer.::  
COM: CO: Ah yes, the Bolian twins.  They have a record based more on quantity than quality.  Can I ask what you suspect them of?  Let me see, yes, records show they've been following protocols the last few days, so something remote I would guess?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Merser: They are suspect in a robbery.  Their DNA was found on a stolen ship.  We were wondering how that could be if they are there locked up.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Merser: How long have they been there?

Host Gov_Merser says:
@COM: CO: That...doesn't make sense.  Right now they are at their shift in the textile factory, computer shows them logged into their in-home log ins every night since, well, since they got here on Starfleet Stardate 12105.13.  But sounds like one of our data is wrong.

Host Gov_Merser says:
@COM: CO: And guessing your data is a lot harder to "fake" than ours.  I'll send an agent to their work to ensure they are where they should be.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Merser: I'd appreciate that.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::overhears Merser:: Self: Interesting...

Host Gov_Merser says:
@::Looks puzzled.::  COM:CO: Something is off here, subspace transceiver puts the Cherokee near Betazed.  Just where were these ships they left DNA on? Going to put a priority on the identity confirmation if they were gone that long to get that far.

SO_Lt_Trix_ says:
CEO: I think we have it.  Sending it to your console, just let me know if any of the protocols are outdated so I can update my tactics.  ::Sends the protocols to the Engineering station.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::bringing the readout up on his Eng1 console, looking through the code of Lt. Trix's computer script for scanning::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Merser: The ship were stolen from Beta Rigel last month.  Their DNA was on a ship a private class ship named The Qualana.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
ALL: If anyone has questions for the warden, feel free to ask.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Lt. Trix, this looks fine, some of the subroutines will automatically by updated by the computer to fit Cherokee's protocols, please enter it into the system, good job!

Host Gov_Merser says:
@COM: CO: That indicates a large time gone from planet.  Possible, it's happened before, but usually the parolees don't get that bold.  One sec, getting a report, both the twins are here, so unless they had a "substitute" in place who afterwards left, which I admit is possible, I don't see how else they could have made it that far.

SO_Lt_Trix_ says:
CEO: Aye sir, setting it up and setting it to run.

SO_Lt_Trix_ says:
CO: Is the nature of the suspected thefts classified, sir?  Guessing the governor isn't familiar with the...device in question.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Merser: I'm sure my people made no errors in their tests.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: We should keep it that way for now unless you can see reason to give him that information.

Host Gov_Merser says:
@COM: CO: No, I don't want to get into any classified stuff unless I need to.  Life is complicated enough.  Do you want me to do a search to ensure they haven't left planet in the past few months?  It will take some time but we can do it.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Merser: Yes, Sir.  Anything you can find out will be of great value to our investigation.  Let me know what you learn.

SO_Lt_Trix_ says:
COM: Merser: If I can ask, Governor, how do the parolees check in to ensure they are still on planet?

Host Gov_Merser says:
@COM: SO: Well they just pass their hands over a scanner at their front door.  Each house has motion sensors at each entrance and window to make sure that once inside they stay there.  Outside of a Transporter Beam out, but that would require a ship and local space traffic is...limited.  Smuggling someone in or out would be difficult.

Host Gov_Merser says:
@COM: SO: Not impossible, mind you, but difficult.

SO_Lt_Trix_ says:
CO/ COM: Gov: Could we get a medical scan of each?  There's a...condition to look for that would clear things up, if we can reveal that?

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Thinks - Not so difficult if you have access to an Elway device::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Lt. Trix, your scanning routine is running, there is an added load to the computer, but it is making its own adjustments for time sharing with other ship needs.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: That's good thinking.

Host Gov_Merser says:
@COM: All: What, some sort of substance abuse involved?  If you let us know what one we can look for it easily.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Merser: The medical scans would help us determine their involvement either way.

SO_Lt_Trix_ says:
CO: I can send them a medical procedure they can scan for and we'll know straight off if we found the right folks.  Permission to send it?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Permission granted.

SO_Lt_Trix_ says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Forwards the scan.::

Host Gov_Merser says:
@COM: CO: I'll get this run.  Granted the lawyers need to make sure it's not a "violation of rights", but this looks like a simple Tricorder scan so we should have them for you within an hour.  I'll talk to you then.

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