USS Cherokee 
Time Keeps on Slippin’, by Steve Weller, Part 7
11912.15

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Flexor, OOD 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 11912.15, Captain Ayidee recording.  We are making progress in getting to know the Anarch but it is still early in the process.

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CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::continues tasting the food samples.. with the years he allows himself some culinary indulgences::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Reviewing the notes of the meeting, trying to see anything we need to consider here.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::In the observation Lounge getting to know the Anarch::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::moves next to the Captain:: CO: A word, Captain?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Certainly, what is it?  ::Steps to a further corner of the room.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: So, what do you think of our food samples?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::lowers his voice and puts a poker face:: I suggest we proceed very cautiously with these people. For some reason I have the feeling that they are not quite honest on their intentions... just a ... hunch, er... logical assumption.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Understood, care is always warranted in a first contact.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Yes, but in this case, i would make quite an emphasis on that. ::nods::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: We can take a bit and do a Tactical Analysis of their fleet and go from there. Unfortunately there is not much we know about them.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: If you allow me, I will pass the word to Tactical .. and make sure they understand the discreet part of the tactical analysis.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV/ CNS: Do we have more questions before we move to visit their world?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Not from me Captain. ::turns to the CNS:: Lieutenant?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: I'm ready to go when you all are.  I think I'll save the questions for now.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Captain, just a minute .. One last thing crossed my mind.. ::turns to Flexor:: We never got to the point of something that makes me really curious about.

Host Flexor says:
CIV: What would that be?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor:: How did you manage to achieve such a perfect control of the Chroniton particles? That is a technical aspect that I would love to learn about.

Host Flexor says:
CIV: Well, we made it a point of emphasis for our scientific community once we learned about the chronoton disparity.  We studied the chronoton, tried numerous theories to try and learn to control it.  Turns out one we discarded early we found a new path to.  We learned to create anti-chronotons.  We also learned to create chronotons and manipulate them in nature.  Much of our space flight technology is wrapped around manipulation of chronotons.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: Interesting. And I assume that is a technological aspect that is not for the stranger eye... ::raises an eyebrow::

Host Flexor says:
CIV: It would be hard to hide, just like your ability to manipulate gravitons would be hard for you to hide.  The power output of the systems is too great to hide.  Our shields, for instance, spread out the force of impact from any object they encounter over time.  Minimizes the force hitting any hull point immensely.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: I would love to learn about those ingenious devices once we visit your homeworld, with your permission of course.

Host Flexor says:
CIV: Certainly.  There would be limits of course, but we can show you how it works.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::makes a mental note:: For some reason i suspect their time manipulation could be use with non pacifist means...

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Flexor: I would be delighted ::raises an eyebrow... again::

Host Flexor says:
All: Any more questions that I can help you with?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::remains in silence.. his suspicious mind is analyzing what Flexor has just said.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: I'm interested in meeting some of your people, maybe visit a hospital or school.

Host Flexor says:
CNS: Certainly, the young are eager to meet the outsiders so I do not think that would be any sort of an issue.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Are we ready to proceed then?  Flexor, would you like to travel with us or on your own ship?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::nods at the officers::

Host Flexor says:
Ayidee: If your people are ready, I would need to return to my ship.  Flying short handed is taxing on the crew.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Flexor: Understood, Captain.  Right this way then, we can return you to your vessel and prepare to get under way.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Leads Flexor to the Transporter Room.::  Flexor: It was an honor to bring you aboard, and we look forward to seeing your people.

Host Flexor says:
All: It was an honor to be the first of my people to meet you.  I do not know if I will be able to see you again, but if not I treasure the chance to meet you.  ::Steps on the Transporter Pad.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::gives the Vulcan Salute to Flexor:: Flexor: Live Long and Prosper.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Flexor: It was our pleasure as well.

Host Flexor says:
::Attempts to return the salute with a little difficulty, but succeeds.::  All: "Live long and prosper", appropriate farewell.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Transporter Chief: Energize.

ACTION: Flexor Transports back to his own ship.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Quite an intriguing first contact.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Let's get the ship ready to depart.  And, as Captain Marek suggests, take a few precautions to see what we are getting into.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: I'd feel better knowing they weren't planning on adopting us.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Indeed. And after all it would be years in their time when we reach their world. We don't know if something had change since Flexor's return.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Yes indeed.  Strange to see a culture that old and yet have no contact yet.  The time distortion created a unique situation.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Starts towards the Bridge.::  All: What sort of precautions would you like to take to ensure our "freedom to depart"?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: If you allow me an interpretation, Flexor described they world as an Eden.. everything is so perfect... and we certainly know there is no such thing as perfection. That was the thing that made me so … apprehensive.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Indeed, there are problems on all worlds.  But to be fair, do any beings, us included, lead with our faults?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: I hate being so suspicious of the Anarch.  It's hard to trust people you don't know.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I would recommend to have a constant tactical monitoring on all systems and sensors . They seemed to be a similar culture to us, but we never know.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: The point is, Captain, that they seems rather proud of their origins, and those origins are not really bright.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: We can start that immediately.  Ascertaining the strength of their fleet should be easy enough using sensors enroute.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Aye, sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Gets to the Bridge.::  OOD: Are preparations for departure started?

Host OOD says:
CO: Aye sir, almost ready to go.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Takes his place on the bridge::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::exits the Turbolift and heads for his station::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::power it ups and links it to Tactical, sending some recommendations to the CTO in order to comply the Captain's orders::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::begins to receive all the data from the sensors and starts organizing them::

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