USS Cherokee episode 867
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 23
12209.07

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Scanlan_Riegel 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
None
Leave of Absence
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
The crew of the USS Cherokee continue their investigation of the artifact thefts, currently by interrogating the suspects already in custody.

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Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
::In the Interrogation room, trying to figure out if they were serious with the cellular damage stuff or if they were just trying to cause a bit of confusion.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: I think Mister Riegel would like an explanation as to the effects of D shifting using an Elway devise.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::In the Interrogation room, watching Riegel's reaction to the revelation.:: CO: Yes sir, of course.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::sitting at the conference table watching Scanlan do the math in his head about the Elway Shift damaging living tissue cells.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Scanlan: What you went through for transportation was what is referred to as a Dimensional Shift or Elway's Theorem shift. It causes damage to one's cells, cumulative, and after a number of such jumps it can cause more serious problems, even to the point of death.

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
All: No one said anything about anything like that! They said they didn't want to make more jumps than necessary but...wait, is that what they meant? I really should have paid closer attention to their offer...

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
SO: But there is a cure, right? I mean you are Starfleet, you all always give the cure!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Scanlan: They put you and your colleagues in serious jeopardy.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Shakes head.:: Riegel: I'm not a doctor, but as far as I've been able to learn there is no cure. ::Wonders how bleak to paint this picture, taking the CO's lead here.::

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
CO: How serious? I mean, how long do I have to live?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Scanlan: I am a doctor.  This kind of transporting is illegal.  Why would we need a cure?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Scanlan: I don't know.  We'd have to run some tests.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Wanders over to the Brig Control desk in the center of the Brig, there is a couple of TOs there on duty, LVor goes over to check on them while the interrogation is on-going::

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
CO: The logistics weren't my part of the plan. I was there to help remove the unit so we could get it out of there. I didn't know! I mean, come on. What about "no cruel and unusual punishment"? Isn't that part of your thing in Starfleet?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Scanlan: Oh, the punishing isn't up to me. By the way, besides you and Strongjaw, we have the Bolian twins.  Was there any other members of your band of merry men?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Scanlan: This Elway Shift has been outlawed by the Federation because of the damage that accumulates on those who have gone through the "Shift" ::in air quotes::, this is why you will not find one in our Transporter rooms.

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
CO: The crew on the job that I had contact with was those three and the guy in the mask.  No more idea now who he was than I had at the start. Think he was the one who first contacted me but I can't say for sure.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Scanlan: How many jumps did you all make through that thing? ::Trying to look worried.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO/SO: We're missing one in the set.  It's a party of five.

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
SO: Travis, the other guy and I made a jump to the pod, one to the museum, one back to the pod, and a final one back home.  The girl made at least jumps to the pod and back wherever they came from.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Scanlan: The one in the mask, was he the one in charge of your group?

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
::Nods.:: CO: Yeah, yeah, set everything up and got us all in place, that's why I think he was the one who first contacted me.  Most of the plan was set through messages dropped in through that death trap jump thing.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Scanlan: Run us through the whole caper.  Start at the beginning and when you get to the end, stop.

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
CO: All right, I'll tell you what I know at least.  A few weeks back I found a note in my ship, asking if I was available for a "dark" job. If I was agreeable, all I had to do was leave the note where it was while I was at my next show with a "Yes" on it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Listens to Scanlan - intently::

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
CO: After the show, the note was gone, replaced with one that said "Instructions will follow, we are looking for one more to handle muscle, do you know anyone? Leave response where it is on ship and we will collect by morning". So I put Travis's name in. He's always good for a quick job so I figured it'd be good.

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
CO: Few days later I got a note with a transmitter, note saying on this date, hit this button while you and your muscle are within 3 meters.  That was our first jump, right into the hub. We got told what the job was and were given an hour to brush up on the museum. Hour later, we went in. The other guy and the girl spent the hour hacking away at the computers. We just looked over the map and stuff.

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
CO: Once the hacking stuff was done, we took a jump in, disconnected the engine, watched it disappear, and then were jumped back.  We were told our cash would be delivered with us and bam, we were back in Travis's room. Which was a bit wet and all...Two bags of cash showed up a few seconds later.

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
CO: I moved on to the next few shows, and then you all showed up.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  Very interesting.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: A regular Ocean's Eleven operation, huh?

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
CO: What? No oceans involved. Oh, wait, wasn't that an old picture show thing! I heard about that in...never mind. Not sure how to answer that now that I understand the question.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Scanlan: So if Travis was the muscle and the masked man was the leader and the twins were the computer experts, why you?  What was your contribution?

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
CO: Someone needed to disconnect the thing. That's my specialty, figuring out how to remove something that's put in place well. Without damaging it. I have a way with things, getting them to work how I want them to.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Scanlan: Such a talent and yet you choose to be an entertainer.  Must be good money in show biz.

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
CO: Look, I get it. I took a bad job and got caught in something I didn't expect. But come on, you guys gotta help me. You can't let me just die from this, right?

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
CO: Yeah, good money and good ability to move about unnoticed. Plus I'm not bad at singing either, right? You heard me. Voice like an angel. ::Smiles and looks very pleased until he realizes he can't sit back to look so pleased.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Scanlan: I'll see to it you all get medical attention, at least assess the damages.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Scanlan:  We'll get you in to see our Medical Staff for a physical very soon.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO: ::Looks at the Captain:: Great minds! ::grins::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO/SO: Any thing you want to ask Riegel?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Scanlan: How did they know where to leave the notes? They had to have some idea who you were, right?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Scanlan:  So, where did you pick up your specialty in disconnecting devices?  

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
SO: I'm not exactly hiding where I am. Those that know what I can do, well, they know who to trust with that knowledge.

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
CEO: All over. Job on a freighter early on taught me a lot. Setting up stages and breaking them down. Little things here and there tend to build up.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Scanlan: I understand that, each new task, requires a new skill, and once learned that skill is now a new tool in one's own tool box. What did you do on a freighter?

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
CEO: Worked a gravity mover to start, but once a ship sets sail, plenty of opportunities to advance by making yourself more useful, right? By the time I was done with the first trip I was working with the ship's engineer, taking in all I could.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Well, if there's no more about the robbery, we should let Scanlan get back to his cell.  We have others to talk to.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Scanlan: I'll send the medics right away.

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
CO: If I think of anything that might help, I'll be sure to let the guards know.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Scanlan: I appreciate your cooperation.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Scanlan:  Hmmmm, interesting CV on your engineering prowess, I can see how you learned your craft! 

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Stans up to leave:: Scanlan: We'll talk again.

Host Scanlan_Riegel says:
::Nods his head.:: CO: Of course, Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Leaves the room and steps out into the corridor::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Moves his chair back, nods at Scanlan and his JAG, and follows the Captain out of the room, along with Lt. Trix.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Exits with the Captain.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO/SO: I've been thinking about Methel Bardhaven.  Did you think it worthwhile to go talk to the guy?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Can't hurt. Just like the Marisha person, if nothing else just to clear them from the list. Old money there though, one of the almost legend fortunes on Trill.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: Have Riegel put back in his cell and bring... hmmm, which Bolian seemed the most talkative?

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Aye Sir!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
*FCO*: Lieutenant, set a course for Trill and engage at Warp 7.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Captain, the sister is the more talkative, the brother is tight-lipped.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
*Sickbay*: Captain Daniels to Doctor Monroe.  Have someone look over Scanlan Riegel in our brig.  Check him for shifting damages.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::grabs one of the Brig TOs and the both escort Scanlan back to his cell, securing the door::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
<MO Monroe>: *CO*: Aye, Sir, right away.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
:: LVor and the other TO of the Brig open Vex's cell door, and escort her to the interrogation conference room and sit her by her JAG Lawyer::

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