USS Cherokee 
Time Keeps on Slippin’, by Steve Weller, Part 6
11911.17

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Flexor and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_LtJg_Daniels
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent
None
Leave of Absence
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Ship's Log, Stardate 11912.08, Captain Ayidee recording.  The First Contact is going well, but there is still a great deal to learn.

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OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with the others::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::sips a bit of Vulcan tea from his cup, while watching the Anarchs and their customs::

Host Flexor says:
All: Do you have any other questions about our political system?  I know it's very simplified version, but still.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::In the Observation Lounge observing our Anarchian guest::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: In general terms, you have explained rather clearly. I am curious on something different. I assume that when you leave this ship, it will be days, if not months in your world. How do compensate it?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: I guess we were all wondering that, about the time issue, I mean.

Host Flexor says:
::Shakes head.::  All: No, not if our science is right, which I think it is.  The anomaly you came to investigate flooded our area of space with chronotons, which caused time to flow faster.  We've spent the last couple hundred years working on a fix, specifically the Anti-chronoton.  We've used that technology to reduce the chronoton imbalance and bring our time frames into alignment.
Host CO_Ayidee says:
Flexor: Like discharging a battery, you reduce the electrons so the charge goes down?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: Complex yet simple solution to that problem. ::Raises an eyebrow::

Host Flexor says:
CIV: Technology allows the complex problem to have simple solutions.  But it takes a lot to form those technologies.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: And some bright minds to develop the technology.

Host Flexor says:
All: Our most creative scientists are hopeful they could develop an ability to travel through time, but most of us think that is wishful thinking.  Wormholes might do that, but not sure there is another way.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: I always say, that is it can be conceived by the mind, it can somehow be done by the hand. You just have to find the way.

Host Flexor says:
All: What of your Federation?  What are its guiding principles?  We are curious about who we are meeting as well.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: Well, there is our Prime Directive.  It's a promise not to interfere with other cultures we meet.

Host Flexor says:
CNS: Intriguing concept.  Somewhat limiting if you see an opportunity for your people, isn't it?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: It is been proven as a wise method of preventing troubles.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: What kind of opportunity?

Host Flexor says:
CNS: If you see a society that you would like to take into your empire, for example.  Uniting the people we encounter into a cohesive family is part of our core values.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: You mean, you conquer them?

Host Flexor says:
CIV: We call it adopting.  In the old days it was subjugation, but after time it became an adoption into our society.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: If a culture is ready, we do make first contact and discuss them joining the Federation.  Some culture aren't ready, like those who haven't achieved warp speed capabilities.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: And .. if this occasional culture, does not want to be... adopted?

Host Flexor says:
CNS: So Warp speed is your "qualification"?  Reasonable, otherwise you would need to provide much more support.

Host Flexor says:
CIV: Reason typically works to convince them.  Or has in the past.  It has been a very long time since we met a new society.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: Warp is only one thing we consider.  There are other criteria.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: And if you cannot convince them?

Host Flexor says:
CIV: In the early days of the wars of unification there were a few that needed to be forced to see the way.  Eventually all came around.

Host Flexor says:
CNS: What other factors?  I am sorry if these are strange questions, we have never met beings with a completely alien outlook.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::frowns a bit::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: We take into consideration things like technological advancement, social interaction and any contribution they may be able to make.

Host Flexor says:
CNS: Intriguing.  Again, we've never had an opportunity to meet another culture without at least some common factors.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::for some reason, he begins to get suspicious on Flexor's words... somehow Marek considers that his speech has been .. sweetened a bit::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: Some we have encountered use no technology because they haven't progressed that far in their development, or their world is plagued by wars and conflict.

Host Flexor says:
All: How do you find common ground with other beings?  Language I can see how technology can help, but with no common ideas, how do you form a plan?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: These would not be good candidates for the Federation.  I don't mean to make it sound like an exclusive club but, there are rules to everything.

Host Flexor says:
CNS: Yes, it is reasonable.  And I am certain that the rules are almost second nature to those who grew up in it.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: If there are not many common ideas, we prefer not to include them into our Federation, just for the sake of common respect.

Host Flexor says:
CIV: Once we learned we were not alone we always assumed those we met would have similar values to us.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: Well, it is true. But also you must assumed that in the vastness of the universe, it is highly probable that other would have different values as well.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: We have many cases in our Federation history.

Host Flexor says:
CIV: Seeing other species working together on this ship, for example, how do you work together in such numbers?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: Well, we ground our system in common values, tolerance and respect would be two of the most fundamental ones. Seeking common interests too.

Host Flexor says:
CIV: Until we first spoke with your crew, we had only seen one example of other life forms, your ship.  Our subspace data we were able to monitor was rather...limited in clarity.  Hard to imagine so much life.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: We're a team, almost a family.  Everyone has a job to do and everyone does their job to the best of their ability.  We all have one thing in common.  We enjoy exploration.

Host Flexor says:
All: Our people have ancient beliefs that life on our world came from the Sky World, falling from above to find a new home below.  We know it is a bit naive today but the thought that we were one of a limited number is an ancient thought.

Host Flexor says:
CNS: So you have found a common bond there.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: And rest assure that you will have to stretch your imagination a lot, once you begin to see the different and really numerous species that are part of our federation. Also there are many as well that are not include in it,

Host Flexor says:
All: Our world took a huge step today it seems.  From being one of what we long thought was a pair of species to one of...how many?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: It is one common bond.  We have found that we are more alike than not alike.  People are people, some good, some not so good but, all very humanoid.

Host Flexor says:
CNS: All the intelligent species you have interacted with are bipedal then?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: The Universe is made up of hundreds of species.  I'm not sure any one has counted.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: Bipedal seems to be the common type, but they are many different ones as well.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: No, not all biped.  Some are just energy in different forms, some crawl some fly some swim, all kinds of life forms.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: It would take you a life time to get to know them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Flexor: Most of our thought is around the use of tools, which leads to more intellectual development.

Host Flexor says:
All: I suppose then my secondary mission is premature.  We had thought to ask if your people would like to join our people.  But we have much to consider before then.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: Oh indeed . It is not that simple if you want to have a nice peaceful relation between our two species

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: We definitely want to be friends with you and your people and look forward to a long happy healthy relationship with the Anarch in the future.

Host Flexor says:
All: Would you feel comfortable visiting our world now?  You did seem a bit...hesitant when we first made contact.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: I personally would love to see your world, as long as it is safe to do so.  I don't want to rapidly age or anything.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: We would be not being honest if we refuse your proposal, having in mind what Lieutenant Daniels mentioned.

Host Flexor says:
CNS: We have dissipated the chronotons to the point that we believe our time frames are now flowing at the same rate.  I am sure your scientists will confirm.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: Your word is good enough for me.

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