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

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, 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 USS Cherokee is continuing to search the grounds of Methel Bardhaven's estate just outside of Mak'ala. They are moving now to take a look at the collection of vehicles in the garage out behind the house, a garage that could hold a motor pool for a small army.

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Host Inspector_Frelang says:
::Following along behind the people from Starfleet, wanting to get to work but knowing on this job, his task is to ensure Starfleet has the support they might need.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Walking just behind the Captain, trying to sort through the vast bits of information flowing from the search teams via a PADD.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, I have Lt. L’Vor monitoring one of our probes that is in geosync with Trill overhead, it has the perimeter under surveillance.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Walking with the CO and SO towards "The Garage"::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Headed towards the garage::  CEO: Okay, I guess that should keep things under control.

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
CEO: If you need more, the estate has an extensive security system in place. It is built with a link to police systems in case of emergency, I can tap you into that, if you would like.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Aye Sir, it is better than having a full tactical officer detail beam down and surround the estate, probe will be inconspicuous to the population!

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Inspector: Of course, couldn't have the locals enjoying the nice land about, have to block that from happening...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Frelang: Excellent! 2-in-1 as they say on Earth.

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
::Pulls out a small comm unit, keys in a few codes and links the system to the Cherokee's comm system.:: CEO: OK, linked to your ship's communication transponder, just need authorization from your end and your crew will see what the fence sees. 
SO: Can't say I don't agree, but it is his land.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO/SO/Frelang:  I've grabbed a tricorder from one of the forensic investigators, I thought we could scan and record what is there

ACTION: The Away Team reaches the garage as the building detects their presence. The closest door begins to open at their approach.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Try to remember we're trying to keep a low profile on this one.  We don't want the Orion getting word of our mission and bolting.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Keys in his authorization code into Frelang's transponder:: Frelang: There! That should link up now.

INFO: Inside can be seen dozens of vehicles, parked several rows deep in the building with at least a second layer on lifts above the lower vehicles.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Understood Sir!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Steps inside the building and sees a large number of vehicles of all sorts:: Self: Wow, it might be simpler to throw Bardhaven into the clink and turning his whole estate, all of them, into museums.  After we return all the stolen stuff, of course.  ::Smiles::

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
CO: You say that now, but you don't know his legal representation. Or his families tenacity to hold on to what is "theirs".

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Looks about, then walks over to a vehicle on the lower level a few spots in.:: All: He's got a Mark 3 Armored Personnel Transport? With a Surface to Air Projectile launcher? 
CO: I'm going to take a look at this, not just for the nostalgia, but to make sure it isn't actually functional.
Self: Yes, I know you commanded one of these early on.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frelang: Well that will be up to the courts.  We're just gathering all the principals in a robbery we're investigating.  It will be up to the judicial system as to what happens to Bardhaven.

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
CO: If I wasn't being an "Unbiased Investigator", I'd say I hope the Federation goes all in on him. His sway on the planet, his friends, going to be a slap on the wrist from our side, no matter what we find.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Finds the Mark 3 locked. Shrugs and enters the Command Override from Doorty's time in the entry keypad. Very surprised when it actually opens.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frelang: The prosecution will have its work cut out for them.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Frelang:  Sir!  Most likely what will occur, the rich will get off Scott-free, and the criminals will get convicted and do more time in a penal colony.

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
CEO: That's why I'm hoping your side comes down hard. Unofficially hoping that, of course. But Federation Courts have a reputation for being...harder to "influence".

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Begins to wander around looking at all that can be seen::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Scans the interior of the Mark 3.:: All: This thing is missing its firing circuit, but if that went back in and you got some warheads for the seeker rounds, this thing could function. And it is mint! It's over a century old but looks like they did fresh from the factory.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Frelang:  Well, we have a good start, he is incarcerated on a Federation Starship, so possession is 9 10ths of the law.  

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
SO: Warheads for those weapons have been out of production nearly that century you mentioned, but as long as it is missing those warheads and the firing circuit, it is legal as far as I know.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO: Yes, I believe that is a truism Lieutenant Trix.  It is a static display at this point, although I suppose it is still mobile, as everything I've seen here - still functions - Which is amazing for how old they are.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Yeah, not static, but not armed. I could have this thing driving in about 3 minutes. Less if I skipped the safety checks on startup. Huh? Oh, right, he's getting picky, Doorty could get it moving.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Steps out the hatch at the back, resisting the nostalgic urge to fire up the engine and slap on the Commander's Visor Helmet.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Sees a small plaque next to the vehicle.:: All: Bought upon the machine's retirement by Ruthwick Bardhaven. I think that would be Methel's great grandfather? 
Self: Is that the one who...no? All right.

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
CO: Warrant does give your teams permission to search the place, any of the vehicles tickle your curiosity?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frelang: Sure, I'd like to take them all home.  Say what you will about Bardhaven, he does have an amazing collection.

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
::Smiles.:: CO: Indeed. Not sure the Warrant gives you access to take them home, though. Unless you mean to make a case for them being illegal and taking them to the Federation.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frelang: I don't really want to take them home.  There's no room in my closet.  Seriously, though, we thought to take the Romulan disruptor and Kirk's invitation but, maybe they’d be safer here.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CEO:  Bad idea Sir!  They belong somewhere else, not here.

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
::Shrugs.:: CO: Those are part of your investigation, as far as I've been told, right? Wouldn't the Federation Courts need them on hand for evidence? Not to mention eventually getting them back where they belong. Mak'ala Police not exactly who should be talking to the Romulans to get their thing home. Earth museum, maybe.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Frelang/CEO: I know you're right.  I just didn't want the responsibility of keeping these things safe.  As a kid I had a habit of accidentally breaking things.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: As security, you will be responsible for getting these items to the ship and keeping them safe and undamaged.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  We'll put the disrupter in the ship's armory, and the Kirk Invitation can go in the ship’s safe.

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
<Allar Brang> ::Walks up in a Mak'ala Police Motor pool uniform.:: Inspector: Hey man, the Chief sent me over with a few guys to secure the vehicles but said to see if the Starfleet folks needed any assistance with them?

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
Brang: Not sure if they need a closer look. 
CO: This is our department's top grease monkey. His daughter is one of you folks. Graduated, what was it, last year?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Brang: oh how nice.  Congratulations to you and your daughter.

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
CO: Thank you, Captain. Hoping she can teach the other engineers on her ship how to get their hands dirty. ::Smiles.:: Any of these things you all want a closer look at?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Brang:  Yes, Congratulations, where is she assigned?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Brang/ Ferlang: I think we're here mostly to satisfy our curiosity.  Every piece in the Bardhaven collection will need to be inspected as to how it wound up here.

Host Inspector_Frelang says:
CEO: She just got sent out after joining, the Claymore I think it is?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Frelang:  Good ship, I spent some time aboard myself

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