USS Cherokee 
Time Keeps on Slippin’, by Steve Weller, Part 18
12004.05

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Lowaferth and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull
Zach Farland as CNS_LtJg_Daniels
Absent 
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Leave of Absence
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Ship's Log, Stardate 12004.05, Captain Ayidee recording.  Our visit to the Anarch world continue.  there is much to see here, but we seem to be getting a view of things.

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Host Lowaferth says:
::In Cafeteria with others.::  All: Are we ready to move on with the tour?  I believe you wanted to see our art next?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with the others in the Cafeteria::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Lowaferth: Bring on the culture, I'm ready.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::stands up and puts his empty dishes and tray on the collection bin, and follows Lowaferth::

Host Lowaferth says:
::Turns and starts heading out of the hospital.:: All: The nearest museum is about 5 minutes walk from here, but I think I'll have the transport take us to the larger one about 10 minutes drive.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Lowaferth:  Well that sounds like a good idea.

Host Lowaferth says:
::Calls for the transport.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Follows the others::

ACTION: All crew comm badges go off at the same time.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Cherokee*: Ayidee here, go ahead.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Stops in his tracks.::

Host Lowaferth says:
::Steps back a bit to let the crew answer the call.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
*Cherokee*: Daniels, here, what's up?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Stands by his Captain::

Host Lowaferth says:
@<Cherokee OOD> *Away Team*: Captain, sirs, we are detecting something we find a bit concerning.  Long range scanners detected another anomaly opening, and again it is surrounded by higher levels of chronotons.  We think the event we came to investigate may be...repeating.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Raises his right eyebrow while hearing the news::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: Well, sorry to eat and run but...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Cherokee* Understood, keep a close eye on it.  We'll be right back to you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: This unfortunately will need to cut the tour short.  Suggestions moving forward?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: Am I right in assuming that Anarch is about to encounter another speed up of our time?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That is what it sounds like.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: I wonder how often this occurs here?

Host Lowaferth says:
All: So the ancient myth is coming true?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  I recommend that we return to the ship.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Lowaferth: What ancient myth was that?

Host Lowaferth says:
CNS: A belief, a fear, not sure what to call it.  But a fear that even if we found a way to overcome the time barrier, that we would eventually "find our way back".

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: Is there anything we can do to keep them from entering the time warp or whatever we're calling it?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Return to the ship to do what?
CNS: That will take some consideration, to say the least.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Returning to the ship will take us out of the equation, we can leave a probe to monitor the situation, but the Cherokee without her command staff places the ship at risk.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: So, what?  We don't have the time for consideration?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I didn't say that, in fact I'm sorry if I implied that.  I actually mean we need to take the time.  We can sense the chronoton flow, so we can be safe if it comes to that.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: So, can we rig up some kind of shield that will protect the Anarch's planet from the chronotons?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: You are correct, but I think we need to consult with the Anarch first.  Try to figure out a plan to move forward.  See what they want and, more importantly, if we can help them find it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I'm not sure.  But we can make an attempt.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Lowaferth: Could we arrange to meet with your leaders, either on our ship or on your planet somewhere?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Sir, I agree, but you do not need to be on the planet Sir!  Protecting an entire planet from the chronotons is an unattainable goal Sir!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Understood, I will return to the ship at least.  Until we get more of an idea what is going on.  But our sensors should give us ample warning of the approach of the chronoton "front".  Until it gets closer, I'm not going into panic mode yet.

Host Lowaferth says:
CO: Certainly Captain, I will get right on arranging it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Lowaferth: Very good.  For now, we will return to the ship and try to get an idea what is happening here.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Agreed Sir!  

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Cherokee*: Ayidee to Cherokee, prepare to transport the Away team back to the ship on my order.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Anything we want to do before we depart?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: I don't suppose there's time to collect some samples?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Samples?  What type?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: Medicinal plants and such.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: You may do so, certainly.  Just contact the ship when you are ready.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: Thank you, Sir.

Host Lowaferth says:
CNS: I can take you to the gardens to get some.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Lowaferth:  Thank you, I'd appreciate that.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO/ CIV: Ready then?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Ready Sir!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Cherokee*: Cherokee, transport Commander Nash, Commander Hull, Captain Marek and myself back to the ship.  Keep a lock on Counselor Wells, he is running one final mission before returning.

Host Lowaferth says:
CNS: The gardens are through the lobby and out those doors.  ::Heads in that direction.::

ACTION: The Captain, OPS, CEO and CIV are transported to the Cherokee.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Let's get to the Bridge, find out what is actually going on here.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Yes Sir!  ::follows the Captain to his right and one step behind::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
@::Follows Lowaferth::  Lowaferth: I'm hoping our botanists and I can unlock the secret of your medicinal plants.  Maybe grow a crop of our own.

Host Lowaferth says:
@CNS: I hope so, the more people with access to our knowledge the more will benefit.

@ACTION: As the CNS and Lowaferth step through the doors, they enter a humid greenhouse area filled with many plants.  Staff move about tending to the plants.

Host Lowaferth says:
@CNS: Our chief botanist is right over there.  He catalogs and collects the samples when ready, preparing them as needed for treatment.  He is who you should talk to.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Lowaferth: Thank you.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Keeping up with Captain Ayidee::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@<Lowaferth> Freehet: Good day, Freehet.  This is Counselor Wells, one of our visitors from the Federation.  He would like a sampling of some of our medicines, so he can study our medicine some.  Could you help him out?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Returns to the Bridge.::
CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
#::Approaches the Chief Botanist::  Chief Botanist: Perhaps you could recommend several of the most interesting for study?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Looks over at the Engineering console, and heads over, relieving the engineering officer there::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<OOD> CO/ CEO: Captain, Commanders.  Welcome back.  Sensors detected the anomaly opening about half an hour ago.    The Chronoton increase took a few minutes, but we're pretty sure the wormhole opened to the same place again.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
@Freehet:  Very nice garden, by the way.  ::Looks around::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
OOD: Understood, has there been a probe launched as yet? 

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@<Freshet> CNS: Certainly.  I'd suggest a few herbs here.  The one I'm packaging here is a salve, good for healing cuts and burns.  Minor ones of course, but fairly effective.    The box right there is filled with a sedative, long used as a sleep aid.  If concentrated it can be used as an anesthesia for surgery and the like.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<OOD> CEO: No sir, not yet.  We were correlating the data and comparing it to the previous data.  Would you like us to launch one for a closer look?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
@Freehet: Beautiful plant too.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@<Freshet> CNS: Are there any types of medicines in particular you might want to look at?  And yes, the aesthetics are a nice perk of my work.  Fulfills a bit of my artistic urges, so to speak.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
@Freehet: I understand.  What have you got for pain relief?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, I would recommend launching a class IV probe to the general area of the chronoton field, we can get detailed data from the probe and use it as a baseline from the ship's sensors as to its progress.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Get one in play then.  The more information we have the easier it will be to figure out our next move.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@<Freshet> CNS: Yes, right over...ah, here it is.  This is one of our oldest herbs.  Even the artificial ones don't work quite so well.  ::Grabs another package and hands it to him.::  The pain reliever is called Greth, the sedative is called Cretafor, and the salve is Pulsa root.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
OOD  Officer of the Deck, yes, launch a Class IV probe towards the area of the chronoton field, at your convenience.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<SO> CO/ CEO: Comparing our readings to the original readings from the Scott, I think we can figure out what is happening here.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Commits the names to memory and finds a box to put his samples in::  Freehet: Is it okay to use this box?  I can return it to you, if you wish.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<OOC> CEO: Yes sir, on it.  ::Moves to Tactical console and prepares the probe, then launches.::  All: Probe is deployed.  10 minutes to target.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO: What is going on here?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@<Freshet> CNS: We use those for delivery to the departments as needed, feel free to use it and no need to return it.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Freehet:  Thank you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<SO> CEO: It looks like we're seeing the result of an unanchored wormhole moving about an orbit.  Probably a gas giant or black hole in a dimension locking it on one point but it orbiting around others.  It completed a revolution and now has returned to reopen itself.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO: Project its orbital path, is the ship or Anarch in danger of intercept by the wormhole's event horizon?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<SO> CEO: Based on the data, I'd guess no from the wormhole itself.  The chronotons would be a danger once they spread, but we should have at least a few days before they reach this point.

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