Author: Steven Weller

USS Cherokee episode 893
Diametrically Opposed, by Steve Weller, Part 5
12305.04

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Remdan, MO_Trin, G_Lt_Narwest and SO_Lt_Trix 
Zach Farland as CO-Capt_Daniels and OPS_Ens_Granger 
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull, and TO_Lt_Lvor
Absent
None
The crew of the USS Cherokee have escorted the USS Ganandogan back to Arwen space where negotiations with the Talarians are ongoing.

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ACTION: As the Cherokee approaches Arwen, a Talarian cruiser can be detected in orbit. Telemetry identifies it as the Raptor.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::On Bridge, working on available data from the attack, looking for other means of defense.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::On the Bridge, Helping the acting CEO on the Ganandogan, Lt. Narwest, resetting the ship's systems, through the ship interlink with the two ship's engineering CEO Channel::

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
::with the CO::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::On the bridge in his chair::  OPS: Hail the Raptor, see if its CO is there or whoever is conducting the negotiation for their side.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*Lt. Narwest*: I will start venting the fusion reactor rooms out to space, that will be the quickest method in evacuating the Trilithium in those spaces.  While the other ship's systems are coming back on line, after the resets, that will be the last thing on our list to do!

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  :Hails the Raptor.

Host MO_Trin says:
*Bridge*: The Heckfans are as healed as we can make them, just need some rest. They are asking if they can return to the Rekthahol and see about starting repairs?

Host G_Lt_Narwest says:
@*CEO*: Acknowledged, many thanks for your assistance, Cherokee.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
*MO*: If they are up to it, of course they can visit their ship.  If they need help with the repairs they need just ask.

Host Remdan says:
#COM: Cherokee: This is Captain Remdan of the Raptor. This isn't the Ganandogan I'm speaking with. Who is it?

Host MO_Trin says:
*OPS*: I will pass that along. Not sure if they will need quarters, I guess that depends on the status of their ship? I'll get back to you if they do.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
COM: Raptor: Remdan: This is the USS Cherokee.  My Captain is asking to speak with you.

Host Remdan says:
#COM: OPS: Cherokee? Hopefully he will have some answers. But I can speak with him as he needs.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Watching as the Ganandogan's ship's systems are returning to operational status, Isaac keys in his authorization code to open the Ganandogan's fusion reactor rooms to space, the Ganandogan's ship's computer has verified that no life forms are in those spaces, Isaac presses the activation button, which flashes red, requiring a second entry of authorization prior to releasing the trilithium saturated atmosphere from the fusion reactor room, he does so, and the compartment's air and contamination is sucked out to space, the outer doors close automatically::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Raptor: Remdan: Greeting, Captain.  I'm Captain Wally Daniels speaking on behalf of the Ganandogan's CO Captain Brandt.  I was hoping to see you face to face.  Would you care to beam over...

Host G_Lt_Narwest says:
@*CEO*: Reading the reactors have been purged. Remaining contaminant should dissipate as the half life passes. Thanks again.

Host Remdan says:
#COM: Cherokee: CO: Has something happened to Brandt? ::Pauses a moment.:: Judging by the markings of his ship I am guessing you would rather say over open comms. I will come to you, then. Do you want me there now or do you need a moment?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*Lt. Narwest*:  Aye!, Absolutely happy to be of help, everything should be approaching 100%, that warp core will need to be babied during the first hour or so at warp, the m/ARC magnetic constrictors will balance out automatically, but it will take a little time, manual adjustments by an engineer will be necessary until the computer can figure out the settings itself.  

Host G_Lt_Narwest says:
@*CEO*: We can handle that. We may not be a front line vessel but we do pretty well at need.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Raptor: Remdan:  Now would be best, if you can.  I'll have you brought directly to me.

Host Remdan says:
#COM: Cherokee: CO: I will be there shortly.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Monitoring Tactical Sensors::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: Go to the Transporter Room to greet our guest, then bring him to the Observation Room.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Raptor reads as an older Talarian vessel. Probably built a few years after the Cherokee. Not detecting any major surprises in their loadout.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: They appear to be altering orbit to fall in behind the Cherokee and Ganandogan. Maintaining 50,000 kilometer range from us.

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
CO/SO: Well, it seems that their intentions are genuine.. but, as you know, we should never be too much confident.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CEO:  Commander, monitoring Arwen planetary orbit path, there are several Arwen Navy ships in orbit, sensors show they are at yellow alert.  ::Reading his display:: Sir! There is subspace traffic between ships, one of their ships has disappeared, and another diplomatic ship also is reported missing!  

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CIV: Intentions I can't read from here. But if they were a threat, direct frontal attack is not likely to succeed.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Departs the bridge enroute to the transporter room::

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
SO: Agreed.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: Captain Marek, would you care to join me in the Observation Lounge?

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Arriving in the transporter room, he nods to Chief Otis to begin transport of the Captain's Guest aboard::

Host Remdan says:
::Arrives in the Transporter Room.:: All: Greetings. Can you take me to your Captain?

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
CO: By all means, Captain.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
Remdan: Yes Sir, if you would follow me?  ::he heads towards the corridor::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Heads across the room to OL::  CIV: This shouldn't take long.

Host Remdan says:
::Follows the Tactical Officer, trying to analyze the situation with little to work with.::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Entering the nearest TL to the Bridge with the Captain's guest close behind::  

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
CO: In theory yes. Captain. Just straight forward talk.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Stands by the OL door, posting the room::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Enters Observation Lounge but, doesn't sit just yet::  CIV: Maybe you would like to take point on this one.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  You also watching those Arwen Navy Ships on sensors?  They are at yellow alert, we should also be cautious! 

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Shortly, L'Vor and Remdan arrive on the bridge, L'Vor escorts Remdan to the Observation Lounge, he rings the chime, and enters with Remdan::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Sir, Your guest has arrived!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: Thank you, Lieutenant, that is all.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Aye Sir! ::L'Vor stand to attention, then turns and exits the OL, returning to his station on the bridge::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Yes sir. They appear to be on heightened patrol. I guess the Dia threat has them spooked. If I were to hazard a guess.

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
::sees the guest entering the room::  Remdan: Welcome aboard the USS Cherokee.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Remdan: Welcome to the Cherokee.  Please, let's sit.  Can we get you anything or should we get right to it?

Host Remdan says:
CO/ CIV: Captains. Greetings. Thank you, but I need nothing. ::Bows head.:: Two Captains? And neither of you are Brandt. Was there...is he still in service?

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
Remdan: I'm afraid that Captain Brandt is unavailable at this moment due to a severe medical condition.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CEO:  Sir, the Arwen report of the missing Diplomatic Ship, intelligence section advises they believe that to be the Ganandogan in the Arwen ship chatter.

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
Remdan: But we have been appointed to replace him until he is fully recovered.

Host Remdan says:
CIV: Did he fall ill? Surely nothing too great for the vaunted Federation doctors?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
TO:  Understood, I'm surprised they haven’t "seen" the Ganandogan right next to us ::smiles:: Hide in plain sight they say!

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
Remdan: No, just a serious injury, but he will be fully recovered soon.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Remdan: Also, his protocol officer, who was to attend your meeting has been abducted.

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
Remdan: Please take a seat ::points at a chair:: You will be more comfortable.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CEO:  ::Looking over at the CEO::  Aye Sir!  I'll have to remember that!

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
Remdan: Another unfortunate complication affecting this meeting. But nothing that we can overcome and continue with the objective of it.

Host Remdan says:
CO/ CIV: Thank you. ::Takes the offered seat.:: But injured and abducted, you are burying the lead. Was there an attack?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Remdan: The Ganandogan and an Arwen ship were attacked by the Dia.

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
Remdan: Indeed. We are of course dealing with it. The Dia were responsible for it.

Host Remdan says:
CIV: The Dia? I've heard the term but never heard of anyone who actually encountered one. Is Brandt going to be all right?

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
Remdan: Yes, he is expected to be fully recovered very soon. Thanks for asking.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Sits at the table:: Brandt: As I was one of his surgeons, I can say yes, we will be okay, a slight limp perhaps but okay.

Host Remdan says:
::Smiles for the first time since the conversation began.:: CIV: Excellent. He is a good man. Warrior heart but with wisdom.

Host Remdan says:
CO: Ah, a Captain and a surgeon. Impressive. 
CIV/ CO: Are you taking over until he recovers then? Is that why there is a second Starship here?

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
Remdan: Indeed, Captain Daniels is one of the best doctors around. Captain Brandt was fortunate to have him as his surgeon .Now, Mr. Remdan, I think we should go into the main issue of this meeting, don't you agree, gentlemen?

Host Remdan says:
CIV/ CO: Negotiations were put on hold when the Ganandogan responded to the distress call. I am ready as long as the Arwen contingent is ready to continue.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Remdan: We are actually going after the Dia.  We were hoping you would give Brandt a postponement until everyone can be there for the talks.

Host Remdan says:
CO: That can be arranged I am certain. When do we leave on the hunt?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Remdan: Ummm, we?

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
Remdan/CO: Captain, as a fine surgeon you are, you go to the point.

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
Remdan: I don't think that would be wise.

Host Remdan says:
CIV/ CO: Did you not mean to include us? We may not have your technology, but we have the hearts of warriors!

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
Remdan: I am sure you are fierce warriors, Mr. Remdan. I do not have any doubts about it. But I think, it would be wiser if you concentrate on the talks.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Remdan: There's no doubt about that.  Talarian warriors are known as supreme warriors in the galaxy.  It's just that Starfleet regulations say no civilian ship shall join an official mission.

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
Remdan/CO: Agreed on that, Captain. Also, Mr. Remdan has been assigned with a greater task.

Host Remdan says:
::Nods vaguely, not appearing entirely convinced.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Remdan: Regulations, huh?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Sir, long range sensors just picked up a pair of vessels heading directly for the planet. They match the ship design of the vessel that attacked the Ganandogan. At current Warp factor, they will reach Arwen in an hour.

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