USS Cherokee 
Palingenesis, by Steve Weller, Part 1
12005.10

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_LtJg_Daniels
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent 
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull
Leave of Absence
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Ship's Log, Stardate 12005.10, the USS Cherokee is ordered to the New Rome system to escort Chancellor Mosley to Earth for meetings with Starfleet Command and the Federation Council.  As soon as the USS Metternich arrives to relieve us, we are heading to New Rome for this mission.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, preparing to depart system for New Rome.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::at OPS::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::searching trough SF Intelligence reports trying to find out if SF Commando forgot to mention something in the last mission orders.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::On the bridge reading up on Chancellor Mosley on his console.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: Chancellor Mosley was a Starfleet captain once upon a time.  He commanded the USS Madrid.  A lot of his crew helped him populate the new colony New Rome.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: It seems that there is a situation on the New Rome Colony. Chancellor Mosley has reported they have several raids from an unknown race.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Interesting, would create a united world like that.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: They attack seems to be quick and effective. No particular type of vessels, also no communication with the raiders have been established.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: New Rome was founded on star date 10704.20.  A bunch of Starfleet officers helped start the place along with family and friends.  They had a population of 2301 but that’s grown to a population of over seven thousand.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Understood.  They are on the fringe of the Federation so raids would be a risk.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Motive seems the typical ones fot this kind of attack. However, due to their silence, it is yet a matter to be established.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: They are a Parliamentary Democracy.  Parliament members serve three years, chancellors two.  They can serve more than one term.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  The USS Metternich just notified that they are entering the system to relieve us here.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Understood, send them our regards.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All*: All hands, prepare for departure.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::does as asked.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Lay in a course for New Rome, Warp 5.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> CO: Aye sir, course laid in.  Trip should take 4 days from this location at that speed.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All:  They are currently being attacked by unknowns frequently which makes it difficult to build a colony, as you can imagine.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Any word on why we are being sent on an escort mission?  Sounds like they need more.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: Somebody at Starfleet confused us with a taxi?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Captain, It seems Chancellor Mosley wants a fitting escort from Starfleet. He wants to go to Earth in order to get a solution for the raids.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That is part of our work, but it seems...
CIV: That explains the timing at least.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: ::reads on the screen:: Also it seems that the colony has a small defense force, compose by a handful of Kaneda ships.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: These ships are under the SF flag. ::Raises an eyebrow::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Seems like there is some dirt under the carpet in these situation with the Colony.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: I wonder if they have any idea of who is attacking them?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: That does make sense, providing defense for a colony is part of Starfleet's charter.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I mean the raids, sir. The not so clear motivation for them.  Harassing a colony just for fun?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: I presume the raids are about what they acquire from the raids.  Who they are is a bigger question.
CNS: As you have just mentioned.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CIV: That's a way to put it sir.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: Also, what is it the colonists have that the raiders want to take?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Raids through history have been about many things, from food to finished goods.  For some it is easier to take than to build for yourself.  But the specifics are worth looking at.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: I ask the same Lieutenant. I think there is more than simply piracy here.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> CO: We are departing Anarch gravity well, engaging Warp.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: There is always good reason to take closer looks, but we are talking about a former Starfleet Captain in Chancellor Mosley.  That does not mean all is as it seems, but he is a man who earned his place.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Your statement is a logic one. However history has plenty of cases in which honorable men and women have found themselves involved in shady circumstances.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Until we learn answers continue looking.  But there are other matters to plan for.  Anything we need to prepare for before our passenger arrives?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Forgive me Captain, you know I am always suspicious. ::Raises an eyebrow, again::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Understood, and agreed.  We will try to find answers to what is happening.  What is seen and what is really happening are seldom an exact match.  In all matters, but especially the political arena.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::nods::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: Well, besides the VIP quarters to prepare I was thinking.  It might be nice to have a dinner or reception to welcome the Chancellor and introduce him to the senior staff.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Excellent idea.  It will give a good way to find the answers also.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Dress uniforms again? Better I ask the tailor to enlarge mine... again...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: We have Replicators.  You could simply order a new one...

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CIV: Or go on a diet.  ::Smiles::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I am nostalgic type of Vulcan , Sir.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: My diet is the same since I was born, Lieutenant... It is the aging...

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CIV: It is the not exercising, Captain.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: The trip from New Rome to Earth will take several days, certainly we cannot spend the entire time eating, no matter the uniform we are in.  Any other suggestions for our guests?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO:  After we bring the Chancellor to Earth, will we be attending the meeting or is that the end of our involvement?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
:: if he were human he would roll his eyes up and continue... but simply nods at the CNS remarks::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I am not certain, but we can likely work that out.  Especially if we learn enough to be of use to one side or the other.  Or both.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: I am certain that our assignment will not end with the taxi service for the dignitaries.

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