USS Cherokee 11212.02 Animal Impulse Part 11
Starring
Trish Yarborough as Gov-Weisseneger and Executive Producer 
Steve Weller as Captain Ayidee, Adm_Wichtenstein, and COD_Splerk (Colonial OPS Director)
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_LtJg_Talora

Absent
Topper Loghry as CTO_Q’ten

  Leave of Abscence
Jon Benson as CEO_LtJg_Salor

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11212.02, Captain Ayidee recording.  We have determined that the New California colony is accidentally in odds with the Prime Directive.  We are now waiting to inform the colonies elected governor, a man whom the appointed administrator believes may not wish to depart, despite the discovery of the Volk.

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CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CNS: So...this ought to be fun.

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
Colonist:  First baby born.  Congratulations!  I must be going as I need to get back to the office.  ::waves to the newborn's parents::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@::on Ship continuing with preparations to welcome the colonists aboard::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Administrator's Office, waiting on the Governor.::  CNS/ CMO: With any luck, we'll be able to find a new home for them before we even leave here.  That might  minimize the issue.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::With the CO and CMO at the colony on Geldstehen::  CMO: Not for the governor but, the volk should think it’s a blast.

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
::starts to whistle as he heads back to his shared office with the others::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Might is a strong word in that sentence, sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I'm sure we can find a suitable place, a better place.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: If we do our job well, most of the Volk won't even know we were here.  If not, then we may have issues later on.
CMO: Optimism feels like a dying art in times like these.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Somehow, I'm not surprised. ::Smiles faintly::

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
::looking about, thinking what a fine day it is::

Host COD_Splerk says:
$COM: Cherokee: USS Cherokee, this is Director Splerk of the Colonial Office, I understand you have a colony that needs relocating?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@::she gets a team on a possible relocation planet.::
COM: COD_Splerk:  We are looking on some leads be patient, we need to take all the necessary precautions to ensure this situation doesn't occur again.

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
:;reaches the edge of town and walks directly towards his office::

Host COD_Splerk says:
$COM: OPS: Of course, of course.  We may have a solution, if the colonists of...New California is it?  If they are willing to compromise some.

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
::nods and waves to the others he sees on the street::

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
::bounces jauntily along as he nears his office::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@COM:  Dir Splerk:  Understood, but of course, it doesn't hurt to have a Plan B or C, and maybe a Plan D.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Staring at a piece of art work hanging on the wall, waiting for whoever it is we are waiting for to arrive::

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
:;reaches the door and opens it, surprised to see some of the Cherokee crew waiting for him::
ALL:  Hello, what is the news today?

Host COD_Splerk says:
$COM: OPS: Of course, for certain.  But we have a colony about to depart for their new home, a world about 8 light years from New California.  But it is a small colony, and it is a very large planet they are heading to.  Eight Continents, at least in the habitable zones.  Plenty of room to share I would think.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Sees the Gov enter and steps to the side a little bit.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Turns to face the governor, with a forced smile on his face::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Gov: We have some issues, Governor Weisseneger.  It seems the creatures your people called the "Yogi" are more than they first appeared.  In fact, they appear to be a sentient species.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@COM:  Dir Splerk:  Sounds promising, maybe your colony can relocate there, with the others.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Turns to the CO to see the guy at work, ready to learn how to deliver bad news when you don't think it’s bad::

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
CO:  What kind of joke is this? They are nothing but animals!

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
Gov: We've had conversations with them now. Utilizing the Universal Translator.

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
CMO:  Comversations?  This is ridiculous!
::begins to pace::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Gov: To be technical, so are humans, Caits, Vulcans, every known sentient species.  This one just has no opposable digits to manipulate tools, so no visible technology.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
Gov: Rediculous? Hardly.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
GOV: It's true, Sir.  I literally sat and had a conversation with a representative of clan Berkan, His name is Arklin.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
Gov: It's not probable, sure. But now that we have discovered this, all of us have to be ready to take steps to correct this situation.

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
CO:  Can;t they be relocated to the other side of the planet?  As if we should give up what we have here!

Host COD_Splerk says:
$COM: OPS: I was more thinking your could, bring New California to this world, on a different continent, the world was brought to a habital level, might as well make the most of it if we can.

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
CMO:  I just don't believe this, it must be a trick of some kind.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
Gov: You're asking to put a Sentient species in exile on their own planet? We're not joking about this and we're hardly happy about this either.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Gov: With all due respect, Governor, but they are the native species.  There is no way that establishing a Federation colony here, or anywhere on this world, will be able to prevent contamination of the native culture.

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
ALL:  Ok, who has paid or made promises to the Federation to take this planet with this absurb story?  :turning red in the face::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@COM:  Dir Splerk:  Unfortunately, that choice is not solely on me, I need to report to my superiors and discuss the options then come to solution that best suits everyone involved.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Do we still have a recording of the conversations with the Volk?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
GOV: The way their planet works, this is their designated living space. To relocate them would be asking them to invade another clans territory.  You would start a war here, Sir.  I know you wouldn't want that.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Gov: It is not an effort to "take" the planet.  We will have to establish a hands off policy, perhaps not even so much as observation, although that is not my call to make here.
CMO: Yes we do.  The Administrator and the Governor have been sent copies, as well as Starfleet Command and the Colonial Operations Division Command.

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
CO: And what exactly do you want me to do?  There are people who have made this planet their homes!

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
CO:  What copies?  I have seen no copies of anything.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Nods:: CO: I had thought as much.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Gov: I am painfully aware of that, Governor.  Our task now is to find a new home and relocate your people with as little discomfort as possible.  The copy is in your message system, governor.  We sent it just a short time ago, as we only received it a short time ago.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
Gov: We sent out the information as soon as we discovered it.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: I think I'd like a copy of that too.  For my personal collection.  Item number one in my memories box.

Host COD_Splerk says:
$COM: OPS: Very good, that is why we brought it to you.  But honestly, it is a very workable solution, according to our simulations.

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
::walks to his desk to find the copy supposedly sent to him::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Self: The day I made first contact, pretty good chapter one in my biography, I'd say.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: We have it on record, in the database.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I made history, didn't I?

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
::touches his console and pulls up the record and begins to play it::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Turns to the CNS and mouths "not now".::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Thinks to self, "If this man keeps having a problem with this, the open revolt is going to make history too."::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Smiles, very pleased with himself.  Shrugs at the CO not knowing what his damage is::

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
ALL:  I don't believe it, I just don't believe it!  ::slowly sits down in his chair, holding his head::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Stands back to see how this plays out.  So, far, it’s going his way.  Doing a great job at looking sympathetic::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Gov: To be honest, They are a very unusual example.  Normally in sentient species the mental development is driven by tool use.  There are only a handful of sentient species who do not use tools.  And who are not bipedal for that matter.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
Gov: I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't had the conversation myself.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@COM:  Dir Splerk:  Until I get word from my superiors as to our next step, we need to play the all famous waiting game.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
GOV: Maybe New California could be seen as a great dress rehearsal.  Might as well put a positive spin on things.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Winces and remains silent::

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
CO:  How am I going to tell all these people they now have to leave, after all they have built?

Host COD_Splerk says:
$COM: OPS: We will search for other solutions as well.  No offense to your ship's crews, but we have teams sorting through Starfleet surveys full time, so we may find others.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Gov: We will help as we can with that.  We have already contacted Starfleet and hope to have a new location for you shortly.  Once found, we could assist you in rebuilding as quickly as possible.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
GOV: It seems to me, Sir, these are all good people here.  I'm sure if we explain it to them, they'll come to see it's the right thing to do.  ::Desides to stop talking now.::

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
CO:  I think we need to get everyone together for a town meeting.  That way everyone can hear what has happened at the same time and the recording can be played for them.
Host  Adm_Wichtenstein says:
Gov: Your people built this home, yes, but I've been with you all long enough to know, you can...I mean we can build it again.  And since we're all experienced, many of the mistakes can be avoided the first time.

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
CO:  It will take some time to get everyone together.  Do we have a time limit?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Sooner the better, right?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Gov: That would be good, and I would say that while we need to move, it isn't like any more damage will be done if we take a day or two.  We could even set up an area for the meeting, if you don't have a large enough single space with the capabilities you need.

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
CO:  Excellent idea, we could do it just outside of town.  I will need to send runners to outlying folks.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Gov: Let us know what you need.  We could even Transport your messengers if you prefered, depending on how far the outlying follks are.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: I feel like someone should talk to one of the Volk and let them know what's going on. If they see a mass gathering of people, it could be misconstrued.

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
CO:  I have coordinates here, but I think person to person would be better right now, don't you?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Perhpaps.  But we will have to be careful.  Prime Directive is clear, we need to minimize the damage as much as possible, so baby steps.
Gov: Yes, but we could Transport your messenger to the people in question when you are ready.  Just cut down the trip, but still be in person.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: I'd like to volunteer to go.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@COM:  Dir Splerk:  That will help speed this search up for a speedy conclusion.  I appreciate everything you are doing on your end.

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
CO:  Not enough people here now, so we need to do that to be able to send out others to the outlying folks.
Administrator:  Perhaps you could get your people together and debrief them, and use them to tell the others?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Gov: While we aren't happy to have to do this, we will do all we can to minimize the issues your people have to deal with.  With luck, perhaps we can even find a new home as pleasant as this one.

Host Adm_Wichtenstein says:
Gov: What staff I have, they have always been at your disposal.  Even before I got to know you all.  I'll go see the sheriff when we are done here.  If nothing else they have most of the working transports onworld.

Host Gov-Weisseneger says:
Adm:  Good, we need them here to show them the recordings and make sure they don't pass that information along to anyone else.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS/ CMO: I think the two of you have to be in the "second visit" group, as you have what comes closest to a history with them.  I will join you, and perhaps a few others from the crew.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Sir, I think if anyone should visit the volk it should be either the Doctor or I or both, but not a delegation.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Whichever you prefer, sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Umm, yeah, I'll do as you say, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: We can keep it small then.  Would the three of us be too many then?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Three will be fine in my opinion. Or did you need me for something else around here?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I guess that would be fine, Sir.  It's just, I get the impression they don't want to talk to any one not even me.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Baring a medical emergency popping up, I think they have the situation in hand for now.
CNS/ CMO: Noted, good suggestion.  We will keep the visit brief, just tell them that the colony is leaving.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  They will be relieved to hear it, I'm sure.

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