USS Cherokee 11308.04 Diplomacy Part 5

Starring
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer, aFCO-McIntyre, and Sheriff-Akhey
 Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Finney, and Mortanna 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
 Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora
Jon Benson as CEO_Lt_Salor
 Topper Loghry as CTO_Q’ten

Absent
 Bruce Oriani as CSO_LtCmdr_Starr

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11308.04, Captain Ayidee recording.  I have decided to begin our visit to Neuvena 4 with a tour of the ship in hopes that seeing the ship in action, and in orbit, will calm the fears of the First Citizen and her people.  Whether this idea works or not is a different question.

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OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge::

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
:;stands to the rear of everyone::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::just stepped out of the cargo bay heading for the TL::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::With the others, on the "tour".  Quiet, letting the Captain be our spokes-Cait::

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
Finney:  ::whispers:: I see Mortanna is just as charming as always.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Transporter Room with First Citizen and others.::  First Citizen/ Sheriff: If you would like we can start on the Bridge.  Let you see the operations center of a Starfleet ship in action.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Stands next to the CNS very quietly::

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
::nods to the Captain, letting Mortanna think she is boss::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Stands to the side to let everyone pass::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::steps into the TL::  Computer: Main Engineering.

Host Finney says:
::Whispers::  Sheriff: They say absence makes the heart grow fonder.  In her case, I definitely grew fond of her absence.

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
::tries to stiffle a smile at Finney's remark::

Host Mortanna says:
CO: That will be fine, Captain.  It is your ship and your turn to play this round of "Show and Tell."

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Lets his little finger gently and very briefly make contact with CMO's little finger::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::A small cough escapes as he holds in a big belly laugh::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Blinks:: Self: Show and tell...?

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
::just shakes his head knowing she cannot see him::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Notes: These people like to argue a lot.  Do we really want to give them weapons?::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Tries to not take that line the wrong (or right) way and steps out.::  All: Right this way, then.  The Turbolift here will take us to the Bridge.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Follows behind the VIPs::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::the TL stops and he stepps out into Main Engineering::   Tibbitts: Ensign.  ::as he walks up to Salor::

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
::walks into the TL and takes his place at the back::

Host Mortanna says:
::Follows.::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Tibbitts> CEO: Lieutenant, everyone is at their stations, sir.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Waits for everyone else to enter the TL before he gets on himself::

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
Finney:  ::whispers::  She will never learn will she?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps on the Turbolift.::  TL: Bridge, and grant unidentified beings in lift VIP status as First Citizen Mortanna and Sheriff Akley, Neuvenna 4 colony.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Follows along::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::walks to the center island console::  Tibbitts: Let us begin a level 4 diagnostic of the IPS warp conduits while we have the opportunity, and give the Tour something to witness when they arrive.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Rides the Turbolift to the Bridge, then steps out when it opens.::  First Citizen/ Sheriff: Welcome to the Cherokee's Bridge.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
OPS: They are taking their time, aren't they?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::stands up to welcome the guests::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods at the aFCO in response::

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
::steps out of the TL and looks around the bridge::  CO:  Very impressive Captain.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Remains behind everyone where he can keep an eye on them all::

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
<aFCO>  ::gets up and nods to the visitors::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Tibbitts>  CEO: Yes sir.   ::turns to a crewmen::  Jamison: lets get those panels off and and let’s get started.  ::points to the panels on either side of the warp core::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Standing aside the Turbolift door, watching the VIP's... touring::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
First Citizen: May I present Commander Nash, head of Operations and Second Officer, and Miss McIntyre, from Flight Operations.

Host  aFCO-McIntyre says:
Mortanna:  Welcome to the bridge Ma'am.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods as she is introduced to the guests::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Sheriff: It is a proven design, and does its job well.  Prefer it to some of the more modern designs, actually.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::opens the ship’s warp core graphics on the computer screen and begins rerouting power so the diagniostic can take place with out shutting the core down::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Watches the new people silently, observing and judging::

Host Mortanna says:
CO: What is this ship's maximum velocity, Captain?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Mortanna: She is capable of hitting Warp 9.6 for up to 12 hours, First Citizen.  But it is capable of sustaining Warp 7 for a far longer time.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Thinks Mortanna sounds like she's here to buy a used starship off a used starship lot::

Host Mortanna says:
CO: Impressive speed.  So it takes what, about a week to reach our world from your base in Betazed?

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
::wonders why Mortanna is asking these kinds of questions::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Mortanna: When we are at that base, yes.  In an emergency other ships would be sent, obviously.  We were sent because of Representative Finney, his last transport brought him to Starbase 33.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Raises an eyebrow at her interest::

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
Finney:  ::whispers::  What has she got up her sleeve?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: ::whispering:: Why does she ask questions that she already knows the answers to?

Host Mortanna says:
CO: But Starbase 33 is the closest base to us, or very nearly so.  A full week away.  That is what I thought.  Thank you, Captain.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Whispering:: CTO: Perhaps she has more of an interest in our ship than just touring her.

Host Finney says:
Sheriff/All: She's trying to stir the pot I think.  She has a knack for twisting seemingly innocent questions, a knack that has grown over the years it seems.

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
::overhearing the CNS, he nods his head slightly::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Makes a mental note to keep a close eye on her::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Whispers:: CTO: Or she passive-aggressively telling the Captain there was no reason someone couldn't have gotten to Neuvena while they were being attacked.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she is getting a strange feeling that things are not as they seem with this Mortanna person.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Gives Sheriff a disconcerning look, regarding his eavesdropping in on private conversations::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Mortanna: First Citizen, I understand that it seems a great distance to cover, but that also means your settlement is deep in Federation territory.  Under normal circumstances, any attack would take more than a week to get here as well.  The past few months were hardly "normal", however.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: ::Whispers::  You mean other than the fleet was having their butts handed to them by the Vroa?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Whispers:: CTO: Uh huh, but, shhh, the walls have ears.

Host Mortanna says:
::Smiles and nods at the Captain.::  CO: As you say, Captain.  Shall we continue?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Looks around at the bulkheads:: CNS: really?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods.::  VIPs: The front two stations are Operations and Flight Control, with Tactical raised at the back above the Command Officer seats.  It is arranged to provide all areas a clear view to the main viewscreen during an alert situation, and to allow for ease of communication.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Smiles and in the most unlike herself voice, says politely:: CO: Perhaps we can have a look at the brig? Show how strong our security can truly be?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Shortly, doctor.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods::

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
CO:  I would be interested as well Captain to see your security.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
VIPs: Through that door is our forward Observation Lounge, a meeting place for officers during duty, and through that door is my Ready Room.  The Ready Room isn't of much interest but we'll move to the Observation Lounge next.  ::Steps towards the OL.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Whispers::  CTO: Don't be so literal.  I meant, and I'll use clear language, the Sheriff is the one who has ears and they are listening to us.

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
::nods and follows the Captain::

Host Mortanna says:
::Follows the Captain to the Observation Lounge.  Actually smiles when she steps in at the view.::  CO: It's been some time since I saw the planet from orbit.  It has changed in the past few years for certain.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: ::whispers:: He doesn't seem the lap targh type though.

Host Finney says:
Mortanna: It seems Starfleet's efforts to build our world are still in play, First Citizen.

Host Mortanna says:
::Glares at Finney.::  CO: That object, that is the Terraforming monitoring station, yes?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Whispers:: CTO: No he doesn't, but I think it's her we need to worry about.  I think she's already picking out fabric patterns for curtains in the Observation Lounge.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Mortanna: Yes it is.  And currently the ship is positioned to give the best view of your world, from here and from our main lounge on Deck 7.  This room is called a lounge but is more of a meeting room.
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CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Glares at the evil woman::

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
CO:  That it does Captain, it almost takes my breath away.  ::smiling::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Whispers to Doctor, very softly:: CMO: If needed, I think you could take her.  I don't think it would be right if Q'ten or I hit her.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Smiles brightly and winks at the CNS::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Smiles at the Doctor::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Let us move on to Engineering next.  ::Steps back through the Bridge and onto the Turbolift.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Let's everyone pass as he brings up the rear::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Follows along::

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
::wishes Melcat was here to see this::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Guessing the CO still wants his presence, boards the Turbolift, after the VIP's, CMO and CO::
CO: Allow me, Sir.  Computer: Main Engineering, please.

ACTION:  The group arrives on the engineering deck.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::standing over the island console monitoring the diagnostic in progress::

Host Mortanna says:
CO: Impressive ship, Captain.  This is where you make your power, right?  Trip here was on a transport, not exactly this kind of operation.  Does it really take this many beings to run your engines?  I thought these ships were highly automated?

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::hears Montanna::  CO: If I may Captain?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::In Main Engineering::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Mortanna: Somewhat automated, but I will let our Chief Engineer Lieutenant Salor explain.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Listens in, curious herself having never studied engineering.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Glad Mortanna is talking with Salor.  Their snootiness will override each other's::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Thinking to himself: She is!!! This old ghrISnaH is actually trying to find a way of taking the ship!::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
Mortanna:  The engineering department is one of the largest in staff on this vessel. Not only do we maintain the power and engines, we are responsible for every fuction from reparing the warp core to simple matters of replacing chairs.

Host Mortanna says:
CEO: I see.  But how much maintainance does a ship like this take?  I wouldn't guess you'd need more than a few dozen, yes?

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
Mortanna: You can not imagine the maintenance required to maintain a vessel of this size. Like right now we are in the process of running a level 4 diagnostic on out warp core.  Diagnostics are routine proceedures that take place all over the ship at all times.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Backs away from the rest of the group and taps his commbadge::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Self: It takes a few dozen just to vaccuum all the carpets.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Tries to not glare.::  Mortanna: Not to mention that a Starship frequently encounters situations that cause damage.  During our rounds of combat with the Vroa Lieutenant Salor's staff had to rebuild the ship's saucer in large sections.  Twice.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Sees the CTO back away and gives him a warning shake of her head::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
*TAC*: Q'ten to Crewman Jenson.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
CO/Mortanana:  And that took the majority of the staff to accomplish

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
<TO Jenson> CTO: Jenson here sir, go ahead.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
Mortanna: Plus Sickbay was heavily taxed.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
*TO Jenson*: I want you to secure the entire ship. Extra details on the sensitive areas, but do it discretely. Don't make it obvious.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
<TO Jenson> *CTO*: Aye sir.  Anything specific we should be watching for?

Host Mortanna says:
All: I wasn't aware that this ship was on the front lines during the attacks.  I apologize, I did not...

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
*TO_Jenson*: I don't know...yet.  Just stay alert.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
Mortanna: No need to apologize, it is our duty.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: Mortanna: Everything Starfleet had was on the front lines.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: We saw a lot of good people die defending the Federation, Ma'am.  It was bad for everybody.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Edges closer to the others::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Mortanna: Or another way to put it, every planet in the Federation was at risk.  They hit Risa, Vulcan, Earth, Betazed, most every planet had some level of threat.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Mortanna: Some were hit much harder than others.

Host Mortanna says:
CTO: Yes, that is for certain.

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
CO:  From what I understand, some lost everyone on their worlds.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Now is not the time to debate this, but yes, the losses were wide spread and much of it was not of the "traditional target" type.  But let us move on.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Sheriff: ::clearly struggling to hide his frustration:: That is true Sheriff.

Host Finney says:
Mortanna: I was on Earth, it was not pretty there either Shelia.

Host  Mortanna says:
::Nods, looking a bit taken aback by the reaction.::  CO: Yes Captain, let us move on then.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: Deep Space Stations 3 and 5 were hit bad early on in the attacks.  So many civilians lost their lives.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Monitors her reaction and nods, thinking, "Good...maybe this is a good step in understanding"::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Let us move on to the Security Offices, then Seven Forward and finish off with the Shuttle Bays and Cargo Bays, yes?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods quietly::

Host Sheriff-Akley says:
CO:  Lead the way Captain.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Follows the others, continuing on with our three hour tour, a three hour tour...::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Leads the group towards Security Offices, wondering if perhaps this was not the best way to do this after all.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she is having trouble shaking a feeling that the proverbial other shoe is going to drop any moment::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::watches as they leave and he turns back to Tibbitts::  Tibbitts: Let us finish up this diagnostic.

Host Finney says:
::Shakes head and follows the others.::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Keeps her mind clear and mentally checks to make sure that she's ready for anything.::

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