USS Cherokee episode 874
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 30
12211.02

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Lt_Mulligan 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, pursuing a line of evidence from a string of theft of artifacts of great historical importance, is approaching the Betraka Nebula where they have heard of a Fence that was involved in a few of the thefts.

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ACTION: As the Cherokee approaches the Nebula, the area appears to be filled with vaguely connected smaller nebulas merging together into a larger one. Sensor readings are limited, but from this range an object, large for an asteroid but small for a planetoid, can be detected near the reported location.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::On Bridge, monitoring sensors as we approach the reported location of Seskaloth's reported location.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::On the bridge:: All: So, how did we want to approach this guy?  Our uniforms may make him run so, I thought civilian clothes.  Or we go in uniform and just take the guy into custody.  We'd need to talk to the JAG guys about that first.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO/All: That large asteroid must be the place.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Detecting a small planetoid, about 800 kilometers in diameter. Hard to nail down details but there appear to be manufactured features on the surface. It is the only object large enough to hold humanoid life within half a light year, as far as I can see.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Captain, I recommend sensors will need to be switched to Lt. Trix's black box for sensor sweeps while inside the Nebula.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Civilian clothes would work, but I think they'd see we aren't civies by our ship. Limited sensor readings, but they should be able to detect a Federation Frigate. Or is there another way in?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  The population is so small, they will instantly know we are not from there ::grins::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: On that end we'd be customers, right?  Hard to get a population from this distance, but with the size of that ball can't be many.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Okay, so, we go in and take they guy.  Can we get a warrant for his arrest with the evidence Vex dug up on him?  I think we should be able to.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  True Sir!  Playing the customer might be a viable ruse.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO/CEO: What if we stay out of their range and take a shuttle down?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: I think that should go through, we have records of contact between that location and a person in custody for possession of major artifacts. Would we even need a warrant given the links? Yeah, probably would still.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  How about using Riegel’s Shuttle?  It won’t be Starfleet anyways.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: It's important we go by the book.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Nods.:: CO: Yeah, that is true.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: This area is a bit "rough" for small craft. Do we think Riegel’s ship is capable of handling the nebula?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Riegel’s shuttle is the kind that would make a stop here, our Naval Construction Contract number plastered all over the hull will be a deal breaker.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Pulls up navigational charts on this part of the nebula and compares them to the seized shuttle.:: 
CO/ CEO: Not my area of expertise, but it would be a better disguise using the captured ship.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO/ CEO: And I think it could handle the environment for a short trip.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO: Sir! We can place a portable environmental unit onboard, that would help the internal environment while onboard and inflight.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: We have several non Starfleet small craft on board.  We could start a used ship lot.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Which one of those would your prefer Sir?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: I still think it would be easier to just go and take him.  However, I don't want to chase an Orion around an asteroid.  So, I thought just civilian clothes.  Now we need a ship.  Which do you recommend?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: Riegel's should be able to handle it, and let's be honest, even if lost the Federation wouldn't be down as much in compensation as it would cost to replace a Starfleet shuttle lost.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: Have Mister Milligan, the JAG lawyer join us on the bridge.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Sir, I would choose Riegel's shuttle.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Sends message to Mulligan::

Host Lt_Mulligan says:
*OPS*: On my way, Ensign. ::Stands up, grabs the PADD he was working on in the office and heads for the Bridge.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*Duty Engineer*: This is Commander Hull, have Riegel's shuttle in storage prepped and ready for launch on the main shuttle bay.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Then that's what we'll take.  Have some of your guys give it the once over before we go.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
<Duty Engineer> *CEO*: Acknowledge Sir!  

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: You either too eager or psychic.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  ::smiles:: Yes, Sir, we'll find out which one shortly.  I'll be on the shuttle bay deck, monitoring the prep of Riegel's Shuttle.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Okay, let me know when it's ready.

Host Lt_Mulligan says:
::Steps onto the Bridge.:: CO: You called for me, Captain?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Takes the TL to the Shuttle Bay::
Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Mulligan: Yes, Sir, I did.  I want to arrest Artiman Seskaloth.  Can I or do I need a warrant? We may need one to search his store and residence.

Host Lt_Mulligan says:
::Thinks for a minute.:: CO: If you had reason to believe he had something specific on hand that you needed to move fast, it could probably stand in court. But a warrant would probably be useful. We're still looking at Betraka, right? No local authority, so Federation Warrant. Judge Redcliff on Starbase 33 would probably have as close as we get to jurisdiction here. I'll reach out to him immediately. Can I use the Mission Ops console to make contact?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Mulligan: Of course, please.

Host Lt_Mulligan says:
::Nods and moves to Mission OPS, then logs in using limited Bridge Access codes assigned to him. Sends message to Judge Redcliff's office, including a link to the associated evidence behind the suspicion.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::TL arrives on Deck 4::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Enters the corridor and into the main shuttle bay, as the double doors swoosh open to the main Shuttlebay deck, the shuttle is out of storage and the engineers are prepping the systems and purging the environmental systems.::

Host Lt_Mulligan says:
CO: Unless he has a surprise trial happening, Redcliff is usually right on top of things. He has our list of evidence, expect we should have our warrant in...20 minutes? Not sure if we caught them at lunch or not but ::Gets a beep on console.:: Nope, 20 minutes and we should have it. Or a request for more data.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*CO*:  Sir, the shuttle should be ready for launch in a few minutes.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
*CEO*: I've just been notified our warrant is twenty minutes away, somebody is at lunch or something so, keep her ready.  In the meantime, put on your civilian clothes and get ready to go.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: While we wait on the warrant, I'm going to see if I can make our sensors get a touch more data. We're getting about 30% sensor resolution, but as it fades in and out it's different ranges hitting at different times. Might be able to pull us a few useful scraps.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: You too, Ensign, civilian clothes now, you're going too.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: And I'd like your company as well.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*CO*:  Aye Sir, I will jump into some civies, and meet you back at the shuttle.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Yes sir. We looking for a semi-unified look, like we're all from the same area?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: I'm no costume designer.  What do you suggest?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Shrugs.:: CO: I have 6 different opinions spanning a century. Why don't we go "Academy digs", current fashion? Computer should have those on file.

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