USS Cherokee 
Altrius, Part 17
11511.15

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Artang, and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
Absent
None
Guest Starring
Pablo Delsoglio as SO_Expendable
Ship's Log, Stardate 11511.15, Tio Ayidee recording.  The revival of the beings has started, and we have woken the first section of survivors from stasis.  Those who have been revived are being cleared by medical now and we are hoping to speak with the believed leader of these beings shortly.

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SO_Expendable says:
::helping the medical crews with the awakening::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Waiting near the medics to clear the revived beings.::  All: We need to proceed carefully here.  Suggestions moving forward?

SO_Expendable says:
CO: Introducing ourselves to their leader, once he is cleared by the medical teams, would be a logical step, sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::standing nearby, observing the activity::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Try not to startle them comes to mind.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Waiting for the medics to finish up with their examination of the Pertel::  CO: Just be honest with them and tell them what happened.  It's up to them if they can accept their new circumstance or not.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Hoping it is not too late for that.
CNS: I suppose that is right...even if it wasn't coming from someone more trained in this than all the rest of us combined.  We will go with that.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I'll be right beside you, in case you are at a loss for words, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Then are we ready?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  I always know what to say.

SO_Expendable says:
::waits to the CNS to answer, and then nods to the CO::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I hope so.  ::Turns as a medic approaches.::
MO: Are we ready?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: I don't think we should all go talking at once.  Let's let the Captain speak for us... to start with.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I'm as silent as the grave.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<MO> ::Nods.::  All: Yes sir.  But we do ask that you go carefully, they are in a kind of shock still.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CO: Understood.  ::Turns and walks to Artang.::  Artang: Are you feeling a bit better?

Host Artang says:
CO: I suppose so.  We were told to expect this but it's a lot harder to feel it yourself.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Artang: That is understandable. We will try to help you get comfortable again.

Host Artang says:
CO: Comfort be damned.  I need to know if my people are all right.  And about that, it would be good to know who you are.  ::Sits up and leans himself against the wall.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Artang: I am Captain Ayidee, of the Starship USS Cherokee, from the United Federation of Planets.  We are here to try and help.

Host Artang says:
All: And your friends?  You do not appear to be of the same species.  Well, some of you may be, but those before me do not seem to be so.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Artang: This is my senior staff.  Counselor Daniels, Lieutenant Q'ten, Ensign Expendable, and Commander Nash.  The Federation is a coalition of worlds so we are not, as you noticed, the same species.

Host Artang says:
CO: I've never heard of it.  You must have travelled a long way to get here.  That is rather disturbing to hear actually.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: ::whispering:: Maybe the Captain should ask about their version of doctors.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Artang: Not exactly.  A lot has changed since you went into stasis.  But let's take it slow.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Whispering.:: CTO: He'll think of it himself, eventually.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS:<whispering> I mean our medics are checking them out, but how do we know if they are okay?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Artang:  Are there any individuals that have medical training that can aid us in getting your civilization going again?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: If they were feeling poorly or in pain, they'd tell us, I should think.  You can learn a lot about a patient just by asking "How are you?"

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Some may need urgent medical care and not even know it.

Host Artang says:
OPS: Yes, yes, there are a fair number.  There was a process in place, and we expected the recovery team to have the medics.  But if you are there and they are not... Can you tell me what happened?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Artang:  Like Captain Ayidee mentioned a lot has happened so we are unsure what actually took place.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Artang: I think there's a lot to talk about.  How long were you supposed to be in cryogenic sleep?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Artang: We can't tell you what happened to your recovery teams.  We found you in what we thought was an uninhabited star system.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Artang: Perhaps we could have a better answer for you, if we knew what all of this was for.

SO_Expendable says:
All: I think the Counsellor asked the right question.

Host Artang says:
CNS: A few months, the timetable was open to some interpretation as no plan ever goes as desired.  But the ships should have made it back from the relocation and taken the next group and so on.
CTO: Our star was dying, and we had to evacuate the system.  We did not have the ships we'd need to move them all so we converted our space stations into these stasis fields.
CTO: To give the evacuation time to move everything.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Artang: I'm afraid something went wrong.  It has been considerably longer than a few months.  You seem to be the kind of being that likes a straight answer so, here it goes.  Sir, when you went to sleep, that was twelve billion of our years ago.
::Stands back, waiting for the fallout::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::feels the awkward calm when Artang heard the BIG news::

Host Artang says:
CNS: Twelve billion years?  Even if you were from a planet on an incredibly fast revolution cycle, that would be...too long.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Artang: It has been a long time, Sir.

SO_Expendable says:
Artang: I wonder if you could help us to fully restore your systems in order to ensure the living conditions for your people until you decide your next course of action.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Artang: We only discovered you by accident.

Host Artang says:
All: Then your Federation, it's not a matter of distance?  ::Looks about.::  Then...but that means...your Federation never heard of us, did you?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Artang: Sad to say but no.

Host Artang says:
Expendable: As more awake a full crew could be assembled.  But if that long has passed, our supplies would have deteriorated beyond use despite the storage we used.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Artang: No, Sir, we don't know about you but, looking forward to establishing a good relationship with your people.  The good news is, it looks like most of your people have survived the ordeal.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Artang:  We have the means to get you the basic supplies to begin again.

Host Artang says:
::Sits up a bit straighter.::  CNS: Most?  Our society had 7 billion people on this wo...on the world we orbited alone.  Our empire spanned 37 worlds.  No, not even close to most.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Artang: But  the vast majority your people that are on this facility have survived. It is enough to rebuild.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Artang: I just meant the ones on this amazing station, Sir.  And, Commander Nash is right, we are going to help you in any way you need.  You are not alone.

Host Artang says:
All: Yes, of course.  But I need to know what happened.  ::Slowly stands up.::  I need to get to the control room.  Access the data feed.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Artang: Of course.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Artang: We were kind of hoping you could show us around a bit.

Host Artang says:
::Turns and moves towards the control system.::  CTO: Yes in time.  I need to verify what I just heard.  No offense but I just met you.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Artang:  I would do the same thing if the roles were reversed.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Artang: We learned about this station's ability to absorb power from another source.

SO_Expendable says:
::refrains himself of telling Artang about the replication technology, thinking of the prime Directive::

Host Artang says:
::Enters the control room and walks to a wall between 2 consoles.  Presses a panel in and reveals a keypad.  After he punches in a few buttons a display panel drops from the ceiling.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Following Artang to the control room:: Artang: That's how me and the big guy ::points to CTO:: found you.

Host Artang says:
CNS: It wasn't designed to work like that, but fixing the bugs from it wasn't a high priority.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Watches Artang work.  Sees display panel::  Self: I guess we missed that feature.

Host Artang says:
Computer: Display list of comm signals from recovery fleet from the time we went into stasis.

ACTION: A list of transmissions appear on the screen.  Artang looks at them and then reaches over and selects a few, reading them over quickly.  The language used is not exactly the same as the translations already figured out.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Artang: What does it say?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: ::whispering:: Nothing good I'm sure.

Host Artang says:
::Shakes head.::  CNS: Show the slightest sign of weakness and vultures pounce.  The core is in crisis and the outer edges of the empire decide it is time to rebel.  Savages.  After all we gave them?

SO_Expendable says:
::trying to see what is displayed on the screen:::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Artang: Are you talking about a war?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: An uprising.

Host Artang says:
CNS: A stab in the back.  Our recovery fleets were forced to defensive duty.  Reports stopped coming  in 3 years after we went into stasis.

ACTION: A few more of the revived beings trickle in to the control center and start accessing the control panels.  They are listening to what Artang says, but trying to get an update for themselves.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Artang: You might have to come to the realization that you and those on this station are the last of your kind.  Anything that happened that long ago, doesn't really matter, does it?  Now is the time for new beginnings.

Host Artang says:
CNS: Yes yes.  And in time we will.  But I cannot understand how they could do this!  We brought them all the benefits of modern life!  They chose to join us when things were going well and then this?!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Artang: Counselor Daniels is right.  The time for emotional response will come, but your people will need you.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Artang: Unfortunately, you may never know their motives but, we can plan for the Pertel's future.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Artang: It is a long shot, but even after 12 billion years there could be descendants of your people somewhere out there.

Host Artang says:
::Makes a sound that may be a laugh.::  CNS: What do we have to trade for such help?  
CTO: Possible I suppose.  But for now we have to figure out a way forward.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Gives Q'ten a look::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Artang: You don't need to give us anything.  Helping is what we do.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Artang:  You could teach our worlds about your culture in trade for our assistance.

Host Artang says:
CNS/ OPS: Now that sounds familiar.  At least we can start here.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Artang: You have a wealth of knowledge that is worth passing on to others. I, for one, would enjoy learning about your people.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Artang: Your people could be a wealth of information concerning things from the beginnings of the galaxy that our scientists can only guess about.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Artang: It sounds like your group of different worlds is very similar to our United Federation of Planets.  I think we'll all get along just fine.

Host Artang says:
CNS: We'll see.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Artang: In the mean time we can find a suitable planet for your people to settle and begin rebuilding.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Artang: We can talk real estate over lunch.  You must be hungry.

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