Author: Steven Weller

USS Cherokee episode 882
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 38
12301.05

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Seskaloth, Shuttlebay_Tech 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
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
The Cherokee has taken control of Seskaloth's shuttle and have brought it into the Cherokee's Shuttlebay after his attempt to leave his "fencing operation" outpost. The crew now readies to enter his shuttle and take him into custody.

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Host Shuttlebay_Tech says:
CO/ All: Ship is secure, Captain. It was struggling against the Landing Tractor Beams for a bit but standard Starfleet override commands shut its systems down. She isn't moving until we give the word, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Exiting the Sequoia in our shuttle bay::  CEO/OPS: Thanks for the comfortable ride, gentlemen.  We'll do it again sometime.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Our privilege Sir!
  
SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Exiting the Sequoia, grabbing the civilian sidearm we were all equipped with for the mission, and falling in back of the regular security guards, waiting to open the shuttle.:: CO: Next time we have to pack better snacks for the ride. Or find a fast food place along the way. ::Grins.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Shuttlebay Tech: Thank you.  Good job.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
TO:  Mr. LVor, have 2 additional TOs respond to the Shuttlebay to escort Mr. Seskaloth to the Brig...after he is taken into physical custody.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CEO:  Sir, they are already entering the Shuttlebay, I had called for them once we were through the environmental forcefields.
 
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Looks over at the double Shuttlebay doors opening with 2 TO's entering:: TO: Very well Lieutenant LVor! 

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Shuttlebay Tech: Override took straight away? Not even an attempt to bypass it? Isn't that "space criminal 101"?

Host Shuttlebay_Tech says:
SO: That's what I thought. Guy isn't even trying it seems.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Shrugs and readies her weapon.:: All: Are we ready to pop this can?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CEO:  ::Stands by the Seskaloth shuttle door:: Seskaloth, this is Commander Hull, exit immediately through the shuttle door, you will not be harmed!

Host Seskaloth says:
CEO: Hold on, I'm coming. Don't shoot! You win. ::Tries to recall the process for opening the door.::

ACTION: After about a minute, the door opens, immediately followed by a small Disruptor sliding out the door, power cell disconnected and alongside it.

Host Seskaloth says:
::Walks out, hands held very high in the air, trying to appear far more dignified than he feels.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: It seems Mister Hull has it all under control.  I'll leave you to it and go change my clothes, if I can remember which uniform to put on.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Aye Sir! Did you not want to place Mr. Seskaloth under arrest - personally Sir?  

Host Seskaloth says:
All: When do I get to contact my attorney? ::Glancing about nervously.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: You do it.  And get that wrist control off of him, send it to the lab,  ::Exits Shuttlebay::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO: Aye Sir!  

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Shakes her head at Seskaloth's question. Feeling sort of silly doing this in the awful outfit she's wearing. Guess rank does have its privileges.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Seskaloth:  Mr. Seskaloth, You are under arrest for investigation of Grant Theft of multiple historical artifacts from all over the Alpha Quadrant, your legal representative will be given a list of those stolen items, and I will relieve you of your Elway Shift activation device ::removes the device from Seskaloth's wrist. Hands Seskaloth over to TOs and Lt. LVor's custody.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
TO:  Take him to the brig, read him his Federation Rights, and search him completely!  

Host Seskaloth says:
CEO: Theft? But I just...never mind.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CEO:  Aye Sir!  Mr. Seskaloth would you come with us please? ::the Accompanying TOs place hand restraints on Seskaloth, and each take an arm, and walk Seskaloth out of the Shuttlebay to the Brig::

Host Seskaloth says:
::Once the device is removed, follows the lead of the Tactical Officers.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  I thought the Captain wanted to arrest Seskaloth himself! 

ACTION: The Bridge receives an update, the station is secured and all contents and systems are now being cataloged.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Yeah, but really, he gets it. His job is to make sure the job gets done. Doesn't matter who gets to say the fun catchphrases. Besides, can you blame him for wanting to get out of these clothes? So glad I'm not still in the Academy, our clothes were so much better when I went.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  ::Smiles::  I guess you're right, the victory of the chase, it wasn't even against a superior vessel, nothing to write home about I suppose. ::stoops down and picks up the discarded disrupter from the ramp that Seskaloth threw out before egressing from the shuttle::  I guess we'll put this in evidence along with everything else! 

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Arrives on the bridge in uniform takes his chair and waits for the senior crew to arrive::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::After arriving on Deck 17, Seskaloth is processed, searched and given fresh clothing, the only item found by the Brig TOs is a PADD, and nothing else except the clothes he was wearing.  All of which is placed in an evidence bag and sent to the Forensic Team in the Lab::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Nods.:: CEO: We're getting closer to these thieves. Have their fence, that will probably make them nervous.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CEO/SO:  Seskaloth has been placed in the Brig, the only thing the TOs found on his person was a PADD, and the clothes he was wearing, all of which are going to the Forensic people for inspection.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Looks at Lt. Trix:: TO:  Understood, I will inform the Captain!

SO_Lt_Trix says:
TO: Yeah, he doesn't seem to be the "criminal mastermind" I was expecting. Looks like a professor who got caught with his hands in the scholarship funds. Which I suppose isn't that surprising.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Enters bridge, in uniform, and takes his station::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: If we're done here, I'm going to go get on something decent. I'll meet you on the Bridge so we can figure out what's next, if that's all right?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  yes, I will get the duty engineer to task a team to scan this shuttle, and then secure it in the Shuttlebay hangar ::looks around:: we could probably go into business with all these civilian shuttlecraft taking up space onboard. ::Grins::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: I heard vehicle customization is the next big market boom. Take the mundane and make it "Wow!". We've got the stock and I'm sure we could figure out the tricks of the trade. ::Smiles back.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*CO*: Captain, Seskaloth has been processed and is now in a cell in the Brig on Deck 17.  The only thing he had on his person was a PADD, it’s been sent to the Forensic Team for examination.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
*CEO*: Very good, get to the bridge as soon as you're in uniform.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*CO*:  Aye Sir!  

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Exits the Shuttlebay and heads for quarters, hoping to make it before any of the Science staff see her in this. Almost makes it before Melanie Clark turns the corner just before stepping into her quarters.:: Self: Damn, almost made it. Not going to hear the end of this for a while.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
:: Turns the Seskaloth shuttle over to the Shuttlebay techs for scanning and securing later in the Shuttlebay hangar. Leaving the Shuttlebay, he heads for a Turbolift to this quarters to get out of these smelly civilian clothes, and into a fresh Starfleet uniform::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Puts on a new uniform, grabs a PADD and heads for the Bridge. Along the way sends a message to Clark "What's it going to cost me to keep this look quiet?"::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Enters Turbolift.: Turbolift: Bridge. 
::Along the way gets a message back, ";-)":: Self: In for it now.
::Exits the Turbolift onto the Bridge and heads to Science 1.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Arrives at his quarters, Deck 6, Section 15, showers and gets into a freshly replicated uniform, grabs a latte from the replicator and heads out to the TL heading for the Bridge::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Requesting updates from the teams on the station. So far I'm getting the station is locked down and they are cataloging what is on station. There is a lot in their storage area, but too soon to know if any of the historical artifacts are there.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::The TL arrives at the Bridge, Isaac exits and walks to the Eng1 Console, logging in:: 

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Sir! Congratulations Sir on the arrest of Seskaloth.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CEO: Sir, I shouldn't have to tell you but there's no latte drinking on the bridge.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  ::Hides the almost empty latte cup behind him as a stands to attention::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Aye Sir!

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Techs are saying it could be days before they know what we have over there.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: I didn't say anything but, Bodi is right.  Eating and drinking on the bridge, highly unprofessional.  ::Smiles, almost laughs::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Sorry Sir, for a moment Mr. Granger's voice sounded like yours ::Sheepishly grins::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Takes that as a compliment::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Yes Sir!  I completely forgot I was holding it.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Forty lashes. 

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Thank you Sir!

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Is that, like, with a whip or is that more of the "modern fashion", like extra eyelashes or something? Is that where they are going now?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
ALL: Anybody know where L’Vor went to?  Isn't he bridge crew?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Yes Sir! He should be on the bridge presently.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: That would be nice, we'll be glad to have him.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Having changed into his uniform, LVor was heading for the Bridge. Arriving on the Bridge as the TL Doors swoosh open and closed, he logs into the Tac/Sec Console:: CO: Sorry I am late Sir, I had to get into uniform after securing Seskaloth in his Brig Cell, Orders Sir? 

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: How many of Seskaloth's men did we arrest and where on the ship are they?

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Sir, a total of 20 were taken into custody.  This number matches the support equipment and quarters that were found in the Trading Station.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: And you're sure none escaped?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: I want you to take lead on questioning these men, all of them.  We may not get much or anything from them but, we gotta try, right?

TO_Lt_LVor says:
TO:  Yes Sir! The number of those taken into custody matches what we found in the station, food, clothing and quarters for 20 arrested.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Yes Sir!  

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: I'll go talk to Seskaloth in awhile.  Give him and I both time to think.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  The total compliment taken into custody was 20, 1 Cook and Seskaloth himself.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Aye Sir!  

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Should we contact Commander Bonnie, see if we can get another ship out here? That way if we get a lead we don't have to wait for relief to man the station?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Sounds like a good idea.  I'll let you handle that.

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