USS Cherokee 
The Dating Game, Part 7
11612.11

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Friedheim, and Producer
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash

Absent
None
Ship's Log, Stardate 11612.11, Captain Tio Ayidee recording.  The crew is now touring Research Station 82, getting an idea of how the station operates in general.  We are finishing up with the Scanner room and are moving on to some of the other labs.

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CMO-McIntyre says:
::waiting to see what happens next::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Standing with the crew, looking over the facility.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Waiting to see where the Commander will lead them to next::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Hanging with the others waiting to see where the tour will take them next::

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
All: If we are ready we can move on to one of Dr El'Do'Er's labs, the dating labs, or officially the Chronological Categorizing Lab.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::still trying to figure out the ramification of Lt. Trix's theory::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Dating lab?  Probably not a pick-up joint.

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<Trix> Friedheim: You know the Doctor hates it when you use that joke...

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with the others::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I was just about to say 'don't get your hopes up' :;chuckles::

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<El'Do'Er> Trix: I've been trying to just ignore him and see if it stops.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Hopes of what?

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
::Leads the group out towards the next lab.::  All: She keeps trying to ignore me.  So far it just encourages me, it has become a challenge.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CMO: Getting a date at the dating lab.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I am sure the CNS doesn't need a dating site.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Follows the others::  CMO: Thanks.  ::Blushes::

CMO-McIntyre says:
OPS:  How do you do your job with all your children too?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CMO: We were making a joke. ::shakes his head slowly:: Never mind.

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
All: Seriously though, the lab is one of the best equipped labs of its type in the Federation.  It can use many decay patterns to date the materials in question, and has a technology database as detailed as anything, with just about every version of every bit of tech on file.  Only hard part there is finding a match with so much data.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CMO:  The trick is that I have a husband who was willing to be Mr. Mom.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::listening to Cmdr. Friedheim::

CMO-McIntyre says:
OPS:  I see... I hope to meet him soon.

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
::Turns into the lab.::  All: This is Chief Estar, our lead technician.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Friedheim: how accurate is it?

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
CTO: The database?  So far we have found it is quite accurate.  When something is missing we sometimes have to track down the missing bits but that is part of the job.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CMO:  You've probably seem him in the corridors.  You can't miss him, he's 6'8".

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Enters lab::  Friedheim/Estar:  So, what are they working on in here?

CMO-McIntyre says:
OPS:  Sorry, I haven't been here long enough to see the majority of the crew.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::nods to Estar::

CMO-McIntyre says:
::acknowledges Estar with a nod::

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<Estar> All: Ah, new Starfleet faces.  Cherokee crew I take it?  Haven't seen anything else on the manifest.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Friedheim: Are they already looking at the Pertelian artifacts?

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<Estar> CNS: Right now we're trying to date a few weapons... ::Nods to Q'ten::, Klingon weapons, found in the Revak system.  those who found them aren't quite sure when they are from and what they found didn't make much sense so they sent them to us here.

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
CNS: Those are being taken aboard and cataloged still, they won't come to the dating labs for a few days at least.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Estar: I bet you never seen anything as old as the Pertelian artifacts.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  ::whispers:: Maybe you can help date them.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::examines the equipment of the lab. it is quite sophisticated::

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<Estar> CNS: Definitely not products of intelligent creation, no.  Assuming you aren't counting asteroids and rocks and so forth, we get a few of those from the astrophysics and minerology departments.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Estar: I mean anything made.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Estar: Blades?

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<Estar> CNS: Then yes, those are by far the oldest we'll get.
CTO: Some blades and some other gear.  They seem to have a bit more advanced metallurgy than what the Empire had before the raids stopped after Khittomer.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Friedheim: Fascinating data. ::raises an eyebrow::

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<Estar> CTO: At least that's what the early investigators found.  I'm trying to run tests with no preconceived notions.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Estar: I don't recall the Empire ever being in the Revak System, but then I'm no historian either.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: The empire would have had the best materials to make their weapons, right?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Estar: Of course. Klingon blade smiths use only the finest baakonite.

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<Estar> CTO: Yeah, to be honest it was a very minor settlement and the raids were of little tactical advantage long term.  Surprised they even found these leftovers after all these years.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: So, who was around to make weapons with better metal than the Empire had?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Estar: It would be interesting to see them.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: The Hurq.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Romulans perhaps?

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<Estar> CTO: That can be arranged I'm sure.  The current set of scans should only take a few more hours.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: ...and they would make weapons for a Klingon?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO/Friedheim: I would be interested on that too

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<Estar> All: It's more a matter of the purity.  They are consistent with Klingon metallurgy, just the initial scans appeared a bit more pure than metal of the era.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: So, how do you feel about antique weapons, Doctor?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: No, but during the Hurq invasion of Qo'noS some 2500 years ago the Hurq stole just about everything the Klingons had at the time, including weapons.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  I love weapons of any kind... I will show you my collection sometime.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: I'd like that.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Most advance Klingon technology is based on ancient Hurq technology.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Estar: So, you're saying whoever created these weapons were Klingon?

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
All: I can keep you all informed when the Pertel artifacts come here, then you can see the weapons and the Pertel gear as it is tested.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  How come it isn't a well known fact?  I never heard of them.

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<Estar> CNS: The initial scans lead me to believe that but as I said, I try to run each test without preconceived notions so I'll have to hold my answer a few hours.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Being subjugated by another race is not something Klingons brag about, even if it was thousands of years ago.  It was the Hurq invasion that led to the creation of the Empire.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I can understand that...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Estar: I understand.  Good luck in your investigation.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I never knew that.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Now I don’t feel so dumb.

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<El'Do'Er> ::Her earpiece gives off a beep and she reaches up to answer it.  Nods.::  *Lab*: Very good, I'll be there shortly.
All: Just got word the Pertel artifacts have officially come into our possession, so officially I'd like to thank you for your delivery.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
El'Do'Er: Just part of the job, doctor.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Smiles at the Doctor::  CMO: Dumb.  That's something no one could ever accuse you of being.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: The Klingons stole the Hurq technology and turned it against them. Eliminating the Hurq is what led our people to the stars.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Well thank you kind Sir!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You eliminated them?!

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Of course. There are no more Hurq. They are extinct. No one has dared to challenge the Klingon Empire since then.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I'm not sure how I feel about that.  But, I'll say it again, I'm glad the Klingons are on our side.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CIV:  Were you aware of this part of the Klingon history?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Indeed ::assumes a smug look::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I don't want to be eliminated.

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
All: Should we move to the main Weibrand labs to take a look at the Pertel artifacts then?  We can come back in a few hours when the weapons are available.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::nods her ascent::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Nods to Friedheim:: Friedheim: Sounds like a plan.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Friedheim: I look forward to it.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Estar: It was nice meeting you.

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<Estar> All: Enjoy the tour and I'll see you in a little while.  Hopefully with a few more answers for you.

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
::Turns and leads the others along to the nearest Turbolift.::  All: I should have thought of the weapons earlier.  If this was a museum that is the kind of thing that would be a main attraction.  There are some very interesting pieces in the Weibrand labs also, however.    ::Steps into the Turbolift.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Enters Turbolift:: Friedheim: Touring this place, it's like touring a museum.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CMO: Just a hint... I've only learnt what you call the basics on what regards to Klingon history. ::turns to the CTO:: Hope Lieutenant Q'ten doesn’t feel ... upset about this.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Steps in with the Commander deciding this was actually becoming interesting after all::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CIV: Why would I be upset? I know very little about Vulcan history.

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
CNS: Parts of it, yes.  Most of the work we do is a little less flashy but the end results are often impressive to see.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Friedheim: I bet.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Fair enough . ::smirks::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CMO: ::mumbles:: Honestly, I find Klingon history a bit.. repetitive... to put it in a polite way.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: One battle after another, huh?

CMO-McIntyre says:
CIV:  They do seem to do a lot of fighting don’t they?  ::grinning::

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
::Steps through a large set of double doors into a large warehouse like room.::  All: The Weibrand labs, one of the most developed Comparative Anthropology labs in the Federation.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CIV/CMO: You may think it is strange hearing that from me, a former tactical officer ...

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<El'Do'Er> Friedheim: Sociology labs, Warp capable species are hardly studied by Anthropologists.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::her ears perk up at the word anthropology::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Enters the large space and is impressed: Self: Wow!

CMO-McIntyre says:
::sounds like there is some dissention between El’Do’Er and Friedheim::

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
El'Do'Er: Sorry, I know, we've had this discussion before.  When I think of studying cultures I think "anthropology".

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Friedheim: Other than time periods what's the difference?

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
CTO: Anthropology is about prehistorical cultures.  Once they put their history in writing, it moves to Sociology.

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<El'Do'Er> All: Welcome to the Foyer of the lab.  This is where we do most of the work, and where we have the most items on display for visitors.  We have the Pertel an area set up over in that area.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Anthropology is what they had before they invented history.

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<El'Do'Er> CNS: Exactly, thank you.  ::Smiles.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Friedheim: Like I said. Except for time period they are the same thing.

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<El'Do'Er> CTO: No sir.  It is about the writing, not the timing.

Host Cmdr_Friedheim says:
<El'Do'Er> All: Feel free to take a look around though.  If you have any questions my staff or I can help you to find answers.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
El'Do'Er: Thank you.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::fumbles with some test tubes::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO/CMO: Shall we wander?  See what we can see?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: By all means.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Sounds good to me, lead on!  ::grinning::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS/CMO: I don't think Dr. El'Do'Er likes me.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO/CMO: And away we go.  This way.  ::Heads left::

ACTION: An alarm goes off suddenly just before the station rocks from a powerful impact.  Lights go down briefly and the Station goes to Red Alert.

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