Author: Steven Weller

USS Cherokee episode 885
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 41
12302.23

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Revintos, K_CO_Garspin and SO_Lt_Trix 
Zach Farland as CO_Capt_Daniels and OPS_Ens_Granger 
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull, and TO_Lt_Lvor
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
Absent
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
The USS Cherokee, supported by the USS Kukri, Fletcher and Makala, have disabled the suspected base of the organization carrying out thefts of historic artifacts throughout the region. Each suspect ship is dead in space.

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TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Scanning the disabled freighters ensuring they are actually disabled::

Host Revintos says:
@::On the freighter Quad, trying to help the crew restore systems.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: Find a picture of Revintos and put it on the view screen somewhere.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, the freighters are drifting in space, no station keeping attitude - at all, station is completely dark, not even battery power, I doubt any hand lamps are even functioning.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Finds a image of Revintos and places it in the right lower corner of the view screen:: CO: How's that, Sir?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: Very good.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Scanning the debris, now with 5 new free floating pieces.:: CO: Confirming the power reading. All suspect ships inoperative, no power detected outside of the life sign thermals.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  Estimates for repairs to power on the station and freighters is 6 hours.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO/All: This is our target.  He could be anywhere on one of the freighters or the station.  And then there's the other one hundred and ninety-nine persons here.  What do we do with them.  Recommendations?

Host K_CO_Garspin says:
COM: Cherokee: Kukri to Cherokee, all targets appear to be incapacitated. How do you want us to proceed?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: I'd prefer to take the ships one by one and secure each, and its crew, before moving to the next but I don't think that is wise. Increases the chance one of them might be able to repair and recover their systems.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Beam them all aboard the Cherokee Sir!  We can make temporary Brig cells in the Cargo Bay next to the Brig.  They cannot hide from the transporter targeting scanners, they have no power to do so!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Kukri: Garspin:  We were just discussing how to proceed.  It's not as bad as a needle in a haystack but it's close.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: We just got rid of a bunch of prisoners and you want to bring more on board?  ::Smiles:: I guess it's not a bad idea...

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Kukri and Makala have larger interiors, could hold at least as many as we could. Keep them somewhat separated. Plus the Fletcher could hold a few.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  I know right? Sir!  Once everyone is "arrested" by transporter beam, we can make a methodical and safe inspection of the station and the freighters.  The Transporter Scanners can make a facial recognition of our suspect while in the matter stream.  

Host Revintos says:
@Quad_CO: What do you mean replace or repair every connection? That would take hours just to get us basic systems. We need to get out of here!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Let's do it.  Set up the cells in our cargo bays.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Aye Sir!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Contact the other ships and fill them in on our plan and then, coordinate things with them.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Aye Captain. Not many left on the station, so each ship takes one freighter? Should I let the Makala handle the extras from the station or did you want them here?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Whatever ship in the fleet snags Fretel Revintos wins a prize.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*Duty Engineer*:  This is Commander Hull, we need to erect temporary brig cells in the cargo bay next to the Brig on Deck 17.  This needs to be done immediately.  We'll be using the Cargo Bay transporters to grab everyone off the freighters and space station.  Let Lieutenant LVor know when we have the first 50 up, we'll start beaming prisoners over.  Hull Out!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: The Makala can have them I just want Revintos in my brig.

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

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Nods.:: CO: Yes sir. They have more room so can take quantity. We'll take the quality.  ::Smiles and goes to coordinate with the other ships.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All/ COM: Fleet: Quad freighter for us, Kukri gets Dorm, Fletcher gets Union, and Makala gets Library and station Campus. Let us know if anyone finds Revintos.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
OPS:  Mr. Granger, we need transporter Chiefs in the Cargo Bays and transporter rooms to begin beaming of freighter and space station suspects into the temporary brig cells engineering are putting together, they will let Lt. LVor know when the first 50 are in place.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Stacked the deck in our favor. Quad was the first freighter to depart the station, I'm guessing Revintos cut and ran first thing out.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
TO:  Did you get all that Lt. LVor?  Make the necessary arrangements with additional Tactical Officers!

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CEO: Aye, Sir.  I'll let Chief Otis know.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CEO:  Aye Sir!  Making assignments to the duty roster for extra TOs for Brig Duty.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
TO: I'm ordering Crime Labs 4-8 cleared out if more space is needed. Not much left for them to investigate anyway.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
TO: They can be secured as tight as anything not officially labelled a Brig on board.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, this should be underway in a few minutes, these temporary brig cells are a breeze to put together, we should have the first 50 and be ready for prisoners in short time.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
*OTIS*: Ensign Granger to Chief Otis.  Prepare a team to work in the cargo bay on Deck 17.  We'll be transporting prisoners from a freighter to the cargo bay.  Prepare and stand by.

ACTION: Slight energy signatures start to appear on the disabled freighters. Apparently Damage Control efforts have started, concentrating on Life support first.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: That's great, thanks.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
<Otis>: OPS: Understood.  We'll be ready.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: Sirs, we are starting to see power being restored to a few of the systems over there. Not much yet but they are starting on getting back up to speed.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: They'll be doing their best to try and escape.  Be ready in case.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
<Duty Engineer> *TO*:  Lt. LVor, this is Lt. Landers, Duty Engineer, we have the first 50 brig cells erected, and moving on to the next 50. this is pre-fabricated units, that are meant to be used in emergencies, so we have practiced this task many times. I will let you know when the next 50 are ready, Landers Out.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
*Otis*: Make sure we filter out any weapons they have on them.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
*Duty Engineer*:  Lt. Landers, Understood.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
<Otis>: OPS: Yes, Ensign.  We know.  We could beam them over here in their underwear, if you wanted.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
*Otis*: That won't be necessary.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
OPS:  Mr. Granger, the first 50 brig cells are in place, we can begin scanning and beaming, the next 50 will be up and ready shortly.  I will create a script to monitor Engineering's progress eliminating the need for them to keep calling up, they can focus on putting the temp brig together.  I have made duty roster changes for extra tactical officers to man the temporary brig

ACTION: Two lifeboats from the freighter Library manage to engage their launch mechanism and exit the ship.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Would you upload the suspect's photo to the transporter targeting scanners so they can identify him once he is in the matter stream, and notify us that he is in transport?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: I can do that one better, uploading the DNA from his security profile. Minimalist scan but should be easy enough to find.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Yes, even better!  Good idea!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: Possible escape in progress, Lieutenant.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
SO:  Lt. Trix, Excellent feature enhancement!

TO_Lt_LVor says:
OPS:  Location?

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Scanning Internals::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
*Otis*: You and your team can begin transporting prisoners.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Escaping the Library, two lifeboats.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Permission to fire phasers Sir to disable the lifeboats?

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
<Otis>: *Bridge*: We're have troubles transporting from the freighter Quad.  The scans cannot penetrate.  An unpowered blind spot in the middle of the ship caused by metals and mildly radioactive materials.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: Can't we just beam them out of the lifeboat, rather than destroy them?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: That blind spot Otis discovered is probably our friend Revintos's hiding place.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Engaging tractor beams Sir!  

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Turns scans to Otis's report.:: CO: Confirming Otis's report, sir. Old fashioned panic room sort of thing.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Very good.  Add them to the collection.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Aye Sir!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: How do we get passed it?

TO_Lt_LVor says:
OPS:  Mr. Granger, on the next transport cycle, would you have Chief Otis transport those occupants of the lifeboats to the temporary brig?

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
TO: Aye, Sir.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Relays message to Otis::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Shrugs.:: CO: Not sure we can remotely. Probably going to have to go in and open it on site. Fairly small, can't be more than 3 or 4 people inside. Not sure what the point is without power. Not like it will protect them long enough to do anything.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
TO:  I will use the tractor beam to push them towards the station, keep all the junk in one place.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CEO:  Aye Sir! I recommend a boarding party with a compliment of TOs and Engineers.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Stops a second.:: CO: Unless we Transport out the entire "pod"? Cut the connections with the Transporter, drop the dead zone inside the shuttle bay?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  ::Looks at Lt. Trix:: Aye Sir! That will work as well.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO/CEO: Do it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Finishes with the lifeboats, pushing them towards the space station, then disengages the beam::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  We'll need to use one of the industrial transporters for this.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Setting up a program for Transporting the pod.:: 
CEO: Program set up.
OPS: Are Cargo Transporters currently in use or could we access them?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
FCO:  Move us in to 1000 km of this freighter.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
SO: They are available, Lieutenant.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
OPS: Thanks.
CEO: We can hit it from here. I can place it in Cargo bay so tactical is already in place?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
OPS:  Very well, that will work ::looks over at Lt. LVor::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
TO:  Lieutenant, Your people ready for this panic room to materialize in their area? 
 
TO_Lt_LVor says:
CEO:  Yes Sir! They signal ready, they have been informed our main suspect may be inside.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Initiates Transport.:: All: Pod incoming to Cargo Bay.

ACTION: The Pod transports intact to the shuttlebay. The door is locked mechanically from the inside.

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