USS Cherokee episode 872
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 28
12210.12

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, JAG_Mulligan, Butler_Thermen, Inspector_Frelang 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 Cherokee is waiting for a warrant to begin a full search of the home of the Trill Industrialist Methel Bardhaven. They have already located 2 known stolen artifacts and are preparing to search the premises for more. Trill authorities are arriving as well to assist.

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Host JAG_Mulligan says:
::Arriving at the Bardhaven estate with the Warrant, in accordance with Trill law. Accompanied by a half dozen Trill police.:: CO: We have the warrant, Captain. ::Passes him a hard copy of the warrant.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Takes the warrant and gives it the once over::  All: Okay folks we have the warrant.  Let's get to work.  There's a lot to go through.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Thermen: I'll take that print out now.  If you don't mind.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Standing with the Captain, wondering just how many of these objects have a legitimate reason to be here.:: CO: Yes Sir. Cataloging to start, can we forward the lists to Starfleet Intelligence to see if any of them are on wanted lists? Is that the right word?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Yes, that is the correct terminology, and I believe that would be appropriate to contact SFI.
 
Host Butler_Thermen says:
::Receiving a copy from Mulligan, glances it over and then hands the Captain a PADD.:: CO: Contact information, including coordinates of his "trade centers", for lack of a better term. I've already contacted Mister Bardhaven's Barrister, he will be here shortly I am sure.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: I know what you mean so, yes, it's the right word.  Let's take a look around.  You should head the forensics team.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: You can head security, including the local boys in blue.

Host Butler_Thermen says:
CO: Anything else you need, let me know. Records for acquisition of each object are in his office, the room where we first met. The computer on his desk is isolated from outside contact, so those are the only records I know of.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Yes sir. Bag it, tag it, and don't touch anything bare handed. Learned that from those teams already. ::Shakes head.:: Seems weird, heard so many stories about this kind of opulence and thought they were just that, stories. Now I have to make sense of it?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Aye Sir!  We will need an L/E Tactical Officer for keeping everyone's name and organization who is here now, and who is coming and going, I'll have one beam down immediately Sir!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Thermen: We're going to want to take a look at those as well.  Thanks for your cooperation.

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
CO/ CEO: I'm Inspector Frelang, I am told that your team has lead here? Just would like to ask that anything you find of interest that doesn't fall under your investigation be turned over to us. Other than that, we're under your direction.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Whatever it takes, Commander.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*TO*: Lt. L'Vor, have one of those L/E TO's beam down immediately, I will be heading site security at the Bardhaven location, we need someone for entry control and documentation of who comes and goes.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
*CEO*: Aye Sir! Lieutenant Jasper will be beaming down directly.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frelang: I have no problem with that.  So far just the Romulan weapon and Kirk's invitation.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO/JAG Mulligan:  Understood and will do!

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
CO: Weapon? Is it active? Do we need a secure containment for it?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Moves to the Forensic teams and starts cataloging the collection, noting item physical description, Bardhaven's label of it, and conducting a passive scan for later identification.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frelang: No it's inactive.  It's back on its stand.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Frelang:  Sir, I will be having a L/E Tactical Officer beaming down shortly, would you have your men and yourself give identify themselves to him in the Foyer, also, when they depart.  It is an essential for scene security.  

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
CO: Excellent. Never really trusted this guy. Way too much money, never bought the "Philanthropist" angle his people put out. Whole family is a bit on the strange side.
CEO: Of course. I'll have my men wait there with Identification ready.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
*CEO*:  Aye Sir!  Launching a probe to maintain synchronous orbit over the Bardhaven property for constant surveillance.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frelang: Family?  You mean there are more Bardhavens.  Are they collectors too?  Maybe they need to be investigated too.  ::Smiles, so they know he's kidding::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
*CEO*: Aye Sir. Commander Hull, Lieutenant Jasper beamed down moments ago, he is posted at the home's foyer.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*TO*:  Lieutenant L'Vor, Would you place the Bardhaven Estate under sensor surveillance, no one is to enter the Bardhaven property without Tactical knowing who they are, understood?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO/ CEO: Inventory list started under file "Bardhaven Estate Catalog 1". Made it security level 0, and entries being made as such for sharing with the local authorities.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Very good.

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
CO: His family has dominated the local landscape for generations. Not to mention politics. "Rule by the purse" they called it when I was in school. School taught that is how it "used to be". I don't think it ever ended.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*TO*:  Very well, Thank you Lieutenant.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Excuse me for a second.  ::Turns away a bit::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: The inspector is understating it some. Not just local. The family was a major player in Trill's industrial age. Rumors are they even...no, not going to say, that's taboo even for the joined...

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
*OPS*: Bodi, have the Bolian twins start to work on the name Artiman Seskaloth, an Orion who's last location was the Frentha University on Bajor.  Let's see how good they are.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir.

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
CEO: Make sure your people dot every i and cross every t. I'm guessing your Federation authority will be better at overcoming his influence, but this guy has more lawyers than my department has staff. Including our janitors and clerical!

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Frelang:  Shouldn't be a problem, unless we hear from a Starfleet Admiral or Federation Senator, but I'll leave that in the Captain's capable hands.  

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Self: I thought all the originals were lost when the fort burnt down 200 years ago...can this be real?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Did you say something, Lieutenant?

ACTION: More crew and local authorities arrive and are checked in, allowing the search to spread to the art wing and the garage of the house.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO/SO: I'd like to take a look at "the garage".  I bet there's interesting things there.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Sorry, sir. But this appears to be an original copy of the Charter of Mak'ala, the city where, well, Trill happens. All my hosts grew up learning there were originally 200 copies, but that all had been lost to time.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Another Trill treasure.  Needs to be in a museum, preserved.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO/SO:  Yes Sir!  I would agree, whenever you a ready, we can head over to the garage.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Yes sir, but to be honest, I think there are interesting things everywhere. It's going to take weeks to actually search this place.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Frelang: Are teams being sent to the other estates? Guy has at least four that I know of, and I haven't exactly been watching him close.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Weeks?  I was thinking we would need to leave a detachment here to complete the inventory!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Begins to go with CEO but, stops and turns::  SO: We won't be here for weeks.  I'm hoping the Bolian twins will give the Cherokee her next destination and we'll be going soon.

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
SO: That's what I've been told, but to be honest, at this point I think those in charge are winging it. Getting all they can in before the lawyers take over with injunctions and all that. Just hoping his...competitors can keep enough pressure to keep this going. 

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Yes sir, with that it's a safe bet we won't see the end of this search. Parts of me almost wish we had the time for it.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: When the lawyers get here, it may not be still fun.  Don't you want to see the garage before they get here?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Oh yes sir, I'd like to see what I can.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO/SO: Let's go.  ::Starts walking in the direction they need to go::

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
All: I'm guessing from the start here, his lawyers are going to be on the defensive for a while. Money can hide a lot of "shady", but once it comes to light it is hard to get out of said light.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frelang: Are you coming, Inspector?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Follows the Captain.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Catches up the his Captain's gait, heading for "The Garage"::

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
::Shrugs.:: CO: Good a place as any. I'm supposed to be here to facilitate our cooperation. Whatever that phrase means.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO/SO:  The anticipation is catching up with me on what we are about to see!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: The big stuff.  ::Smiles at the thought::

ACTION: Once the Away Team exits through the back doors, a large building with several two story doors, some 20 meters wide, is seen. Most of the doors have been opened and a few teams are starting to take inventory of what is inside.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Heads to the warehouse sized garage:: All: That must be the place.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Stops dead in his tracks::  Himself:  That is as big as the Cherokee's engineering hull, that is surreal! 

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Sir!  That "Garage" is as big as the Cherokee's engineering hull, itself!

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO/ CEO: At least. He could hold a small fleet in there.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Impressive, isn't it?  ::Taking it all in as they get closer and closer::

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