USS Cherokee 
Altrius, Part 32
11604.04

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Mekdon_Ald, and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent
None
Ship's Log, Stardate 11604.03, Tio Ayidee recording.  The Pertel refugee fleet is about to arrive, so the Avril IV settlement is about to officially begin.  We are making final preparations now, and expect the new colonists to start to arrive in the next few minutes.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On surface, trying to make sure the settlement is ready.  Artang is in the Town's center to meet the newcomers.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Touring the settlement with the CO:: CO: The place sure looks different then when we first saw it, Sir.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::Walking along with the rest of the staff, still trying to get rid of the dust on his uniform::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Yes, a lot has been accomplished.  And I'm pretty sure the changes won't slow down once the Pertel get things set up.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Have quarters been assigned or is it first come first serve?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Yes, and sooner or later we're going to feel like we are in the way.  That will be our que to leave.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she feels confident that the refreshment area is safe in the Twins care, Kyleigh joins everyone else to welcome the newcomers to their new home.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I figured we'll let them figure all that out.

ACTION: The familiar hum of Starfleet Transporters can be heard as the ships in orbit start sending down passengers.  Shuttle craft can be seen as they enter the atmosphere.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Just wasn't sure if I would need to give directions or just stand back and avoid the rush.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: The sooner we leave, the better we have done our job here.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Let the games begin.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I'm just worried about being trampled.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: How goes the eatery business, Commander?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: You're expecting a stampede of Pertel settlers?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Good take on that.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  An excellent learning experience for us.  Liam actually is enjoying himself finally.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: His life has purpose, that's what he's learning.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: We'll definitely be out numbered.

ACTION: While most of the arrivals head to the housing Artang and his staff direct them to, a few start moving towards the farms and other light industry areas to give a preliminary investigation.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Yeah, I suppose but I think there is something else on his mind causing his bad attitude. I'm giving space and time to figure it out.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Besides, despite the fact we have... bended to put it in a polite way, the Prime Directive Rule, here and there, we should try to spend the least time with them, until they have their own society fully organized again.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: If you need my services or Liam does, I'm available and reasonably priced. ::Smiles::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Organized or rebuilt yes.  They have a great deal to do.  For now we are here to help and try to get the comfortable.  With us and with the time they woke in to.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: This kind of reminds me of military school on the first day, everyone getting their assignments.  It can be quite hectic.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::nods to the CO:: It is logical.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Very well put. Just none of them are exactly Freshmen.  They've gone through the new assignment drill before.  Just not in these numbers.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  We'll see.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Everything seems to be going fairly smoothly, despite the hectic-ness.

ACTION: The first shuttles are landing and starting to unload.  Starfleet crews are working to unload them as the Pertel work to get the people settled.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Wait until there are fifty thousand of them here.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::observes how the Pertel and the SF sec teams controls and directs the people disembarking from the shuttles::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Yeah, that's gonna be some party!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Anything from the supply end you can think of we'll need to prepare for?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Maybe that's when they'll announce plans to make our statues for the town center. ::Smiles::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Let me guess, all dressed up with ancient Earth roman togas and pointing to the sky?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: Yeah, something like that.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::Raises an eyebrow and smirks::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: I believe we set up enough food choices and coordinating seeds and the like for future use. If they need more from us, all they can do is call us and ask for more in time.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Artang talked about having a celebration tonight, following a short ceremony they traditionally held when starting a new settlement.  I was thinking we introduce them to a few modern foods and drink, Federation and otherwise, to help them understand us a bit more?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CIV: I don't want to see a statue of me in a Roman Toga!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Pizza for fifty thousand?  If I were the delivery boy, I'd want a big tip.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: What attire did you want used?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I'd look good in a toga, I got the legs for it.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Maybe a Greek toga?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Something to consider.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: A bit more than that.  Don't forget the crews of the ships that brought them here as well as the Cherokee.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Something a bit more dignified than a sheet wrapped around me.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: I have no idea what's going on with Qo'noS fashion these days.

ACTION: As more Pertel make their way down more start to appear in the streets, checking out the new settlement.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Well, us in our uniforms would be the logical choice.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: That would be acceptable.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Sometimes, art is a good example of illogical thinking...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Are you still wanting them to name their settlement after you?  Wally World?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Oh I am sure about that. ::not sure if she was joking::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I did find them, after all.  This all happened because of you and me.

Host Mekdon_Ald says:
::Walks up.::  All: I am told that your experts in use of the tractors in the agricultural storage area are here.  Is that one of you?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Obviously your ego is much larger than mine though. I'd be happy to have a street named after me. Q'ten Avenue, or Boulevard.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Pertel: Yes, I can show you how to operate the tractors.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO/CNS: I'd settle for an alley ::smiles::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Steps forward:: Pertel: That would be us. ::indicates Wally and himself::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::again trying desperately to make a good joke::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: Maybe you can get a park bench.

Host Mekdon_Ald says:
CNS/ CTO: Thank you.  There is no rush, I just wanted to introduce myself to you.  I am one of the few who actually understand farming.  The rest are just "theorists" and those Artang thinks can be taught.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CIV: Or a memorial plaque on the corner of Q'ten Boulevard and Wally Way.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Pertel: The fields are ready for planting.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Pertel: My name is Q'ten and this is Wally Daniels. What is it that you will be wanting to plant first?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO/CNS: With the inscription Marek was here...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: A star on the Cherokee Walk of Fame.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That is what I was told.  There has been a great deal of work accomplished.  I wanted to get a look at the fields before it gets too hot.  Get an idea what we are dealing with.  I am thinking we will start with some basic grains, hopefully there are some that can grow quickly enough to get the people fed.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CIV: With arrows pointing in different directions that say, "and over there, and there, and over here..."

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Am I that complex? ::smirks::

Host Mekdon_Ald says:
All: I am called Mekdon Ald, by the way.  A pleasure to meet you.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mekdon Ald: We can go to the barn, pick out a tractor and take a ride to the fields, if you'd like.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That would be good, if you have the time.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Sir, would that be alright, if I showed our friend the fields?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Certainly.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: You can all come.

Host Mekdon_Ald says:
::Turns, a bit excited, and heads to the agricultural storage area.::  CNS: Were the two of you farmers on your home worlds?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You can take some on your tractor.  ::Heads for the barn::
CO: Thank you, Sir.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Mekdon: Well Mekdon Ald, have you ever heard of quadrotriticale?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mekdon Ald: Never farmed a day in my life, until coming here that is, but I'm learning as I go.

Host Mekdon_Ald says:
CTO: Not in our crop listings, no.  Sorry.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Mekdon: Nor I. I grew up on Starships.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Mekdon: You may want to look into planting it if you want quick growing grains with large yields.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mekdon Ald: You may want to explore the natural vegetation on this planet and see if anything is of nutritional use.

Host Mekdon_Ald says:
CNS: Of course, that is never a bad idea.  It will take some testing but I am fairly certain we will be able to find some very usable examples.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Enters the barn and approaches his old tractor::  Mekdon Ald: I think I'm going to let you sit in the driver's seat.  You may as well learn how now.

Host Mekdon_Ald says:
CNS: Thank you, that is appreciated.  ::Climbs up and sits on it slowly.::  I suppose it's just a matter of getting used to the control setup, yes?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mekdon Ald: Yup, that's all there is to it.  You got controls at your hands and feet.  Learn what does what and you're good to go.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Moves to see how Artang is doing in the town center.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Spends the next few minutes teaching Tractors 101 to Mekdon Ald and suddenly starts getting a craving for a cheeseburger and fries he can't explain::

Host Mekdon_Ald says:
CNS: Sounds easy enough...of course it never is so easy.

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