USS Cherokee 
Time Keeps on Slippin’, by Steve Weller, Part 8
11912.22

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Lowaferth 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 11912.22, the ship is entering orbit around the Anarch home world, ready to make a visit to their people.  I am looking forward to seeing first hand the society Flexor tried to present to us.

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ACTION: Anarch Orbital Control station hails the Cherokee.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::stands at attention monitoring tactical and the main screen::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  The Anarch Orbital Control Station is hailing us.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Put them on screen, Commander.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::activates the viewscreen.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@<AOC Agent> COM: Cherokee: This is Anarch Orbital Control, welcome to Anarch, Federation Starship Cherokee.  We have activated an orbital beacon to keep your ship in a safe orbit, and coordinates for your landing team are attached to this message.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::On the bridge::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Well they are still waiting for us.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: AOC: Acknowledged, entering orbit as instructed.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Flight Control: Put us in orbit at the beacon.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Anything we need to cover before we head to the surface?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: What if we find out we've walked into a trap?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I would only recommend extreme caution. For some reason, I still do not fully trust on their intentions, sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Then we work on smoothing things out on our end...while Starfleet responds.  Introducing yourself to the galaxy with a declaration of war would be bold.  It is possible, but I've not seen anything to make me think these people are in a position to win such a war.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS/ CIV: Are there preparations you would like to do on top of where we are now?  We could delay the visit slightly if you feel the need.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: No, sir. I think Tactical has covered everything regarding this Away Mission. At least all the foreseeable aspects ...

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: Let's just do this.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Let's head over then.  ::Rises and heads to the Turbolift.:: OPS: Just to be on the safe side, have your teams keep a Transporter lock on us during the mission.  Just in case of trouble.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::gets ready to follow the CO::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::follows everyone to the Turbolift::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Gets up, moves to the Turbolift and enters it::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Once all are inside.::  TL: Transporter Room 1.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::tugs his uniform shirt::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Once Turbolift stops, exits and enters Transporter Room.::  All: Given your apprehension, would you prefer to arm the away team with Type II Phasers or would Type I be sufficient?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: If you let my former tactical officer inside me to speak.. I would recommend Phaser type III... but we don't want to look aggressive, don't we? ::smiles::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: If Flexor wasn't armed during his visit here, should we be armed going there?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Good point.  
CIV: And I think Type III would be inappropriate overkill.  All: But if you are concerned, Type IIs are not as aggressive in appearance.  Type I can be hidden, however.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Now seriously, I agree with the Counsellor. I think a constant transporter lock on us would suffice.. for now.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: I think I'd prefer to be unarmed.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Very good.  From a diplomatic point of view I think that will appear better.
::Steps on the Transporter Pad.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Steps on transporter pad::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::stepson the Transporter Pad.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::steps on the Transporter Pad::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Transporter Operator: Energize, but keep a lock on our signals, just to be safe.

ACTION: The Transporter activates and the crew beam down to the planet’s surface.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Rematerializes on Anarch::

INFO: The world's sky is a bit more red than most worlds, but the planet is fairly comfortable.  There is a stiff wind blowing and the temperature is a bit above ship normal, but not too hot.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::feel a bit more comfortable with the higher temperature and reddish skies.. gives him a bit of nostalgy from Vulcan::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::Rematerializes on Anarch, she is in awe of the unique scenery.::

Host Lowaferth says:
::Steps forward.::  All: Greetings Cherokee crew, I am Lowaferth, and I am honored to have been appointed to be Anarch's diplomat to welcome you so...welcome to our world.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Lowaferth: Thank you, Lowaferth.  It is nice to be here.

Info: Off in the distance in one direction is a town.  In the other directions are well tended forests surrounding the town outside of a few roads passing through them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Lowaferth: I am Captain Ayidee, thank you for your welcome, Lowaferth.

Host Lowaferth says:
All: The city before you is the capitol of our world, the city of Berhafrattu.  In our language it would translate as "City of the hills", an ancient name but an accurate one.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Lowaferth: My name is Wally Daniels, I'm our ship's counselor.

Host Lowaferth says:
CO: Greetings and welcome, Captain Ayidee.
CNS: Greetings and welcome, Counselor Daniels.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Lowaferth: Berhafrattu looks like a grand city.  Will we be going there?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::gives the Vulcan Salute:: Lowaferth: I'm Satok Marek.

Host Lowaferth says:
CNS: Indeed, if that is where you wish to visit.  Captain Flexor said you wanted to see our world and our people.  Apologies, but we are not sure where to begin, so we can see what you wish.

Host Lowaferth says:
CIV: Greetings Marek.  Is that hand gesture a part of your culture?  I did not see the others make the gesture and...  ::Tries to do the salute with his thin hands.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Lowaferth: We'll enjoy seeing whatever you would like to show us.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Lowaferth: It is a traditional salute from my people, the Vulcans, one of the many races that are part of the United Federation of Planets.

Host Lowaferth says:
CIV: Interesting.  Our people once had varied languages and customs, but many have become homogenized over the passage of centuries.  The ones that remain have become a source of pride, at least to those of us who understand them.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Lowaferth: Well, progress sometimes means sacrifices. But I would be best if traditions and cultural roots are safeguarded in such evolutive process.

Host Lowaferth says:
CIV: There are many who would agree with you, now.  Unfortunately there were not as many in ages past.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::nods to Lowaferth::

Host Lowaferth says:
All: Counselor Daniels said you would enjoy seeing what I would choose to show you.  Given the last idea, perhaps we should go to what is a more general "common ideal" among my people and then go to the more specific?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Lowaferth: That sounds like a good plan.

Host Lowaferth says:
::Turns and heads to a road heading to the left of the city.::  All: Then we will start with the very basics, the very thing that allowed us to rise from scattered bands scratching out an existence to civilized beings living together in great cities.  Our Agriculture.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Lowaferth: When can that event be dated?

Host Lowaferth says:
CIV: It is estimated about 100,000 years ago that agriculture started.  Exact dates are not possible, however, as writing and written calendars didn't come into existence for a long time after.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Lowaferth: Interesting.

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