USS Cherokee 
Palingenesis, by Steve Weller, Part 3
12005.24

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Cmdr_Chamberlin 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 12005.24, captain Ayidee recording.  The Cherokee has rendevoused with a flight of Kaneda fighter's that were sent to protect New Rome from the raiders.  Leader of this flight, Commander Chamberlin is about to come aboard and get us up to speed on what to expect in the system.

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CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::on the Bridge::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::On the bridge too::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, reviewing the events of the last hour or so and the attack of the raiders.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge, at OPS::

Host Cmdr_Chamberlin says:
@COM: Cherokee: Kaneda 1-035, requesting permission to enter Shuttle Bay.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::overhears the comm::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Any takes on the raiders?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: They must want something, even though they haven't asked for it.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Either desperate raiders looking for anything they can get, or just a means to create havoc on the sector.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Possible.  What it is should be the question.  Or perhaps who should we ask the question to?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CIV: Create havoc?  For what purpose?  We've already ruled out for kicks.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: It is a possible answer that I think we should discard yet. Considering the type of pointless attacks, I mean.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Not to mention the time tested reason for raids, to get wealth without having to work for it.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::hears the COMM.::  COM:  Chamberlain:  Permission Granted.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: What do the colonists have?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  They have arrived, just entering the Shuttle Bay now.

Host Cmdr_Chamberlin says:
@COM: Cherokee: Thanks Cherokee, autopilot has linked with Shuttle Bay control, bringing her in now.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Chamberlain:  Acknowledged.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Economists on many worlds share a theory that the most basic form of wealth in a society starts with agriculture.  Food, and the means to produce it, have a value in and of themselves.  Not to mention other natural products, tools, that sort of thing.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Shall we go greet Chamberlin in the Shuttle Bay?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Indeed. ::nods::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Stands up and heads for the Turbolift.::  OOD: Keep us on Yellow Alert and let us know if sensors pick up anything that might be the raiders.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: So you think they might be after New Rome's food supply?  Does New Rome have a huge amount of food stored?  What else do they have?  Any tech?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods and stands as her relief takes over OPS::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::locks the SF intelligence screen on his station, and follows the Captain.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Follows the CO and others::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Not what most would call huge, but enough to profit off of.  They do export some surplus.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Enters the Turbolift.::  Turbolift: Shuttle Bay.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::enters the Turbolift::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: I'm just wondering if they have enough to warrant all the trouble they're going through.  ::Enters Turbolift::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::enters the Turbolift:: All: It feels a bit crowded, don't you think? They do not make the Turbolift as they used to... ::smiles::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: Whatever they want, I should think they would have taken possession of it before New Rome had a chance to call in reinforcements.  Why the wait?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Good questions.  But it also assumes they need just one thing.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: True.  They could want New Rome itself.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Exits the Turbolift when it stops and enters the Shuttlebay.

Host Chamberlin says:
::Exits the Kaneda and walks towards the crew.::  All: Greetings from New Rome, for what it means.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Chamberlin: Welcome to the Cherokee, Commander.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::gives the Vulcan salute to Commander Chamberlain.::

Host Chamberlin says:
All: I'm guessing you've had some questions about what you've been sent into.  Seems you got pulled into the game a bit unwarned?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Chamberlin:  I guess we're wondering what it is these attackers want.

Host Chamberlin says:
All: That I can't quite answer, but I can tell you that Starfleet should have known about the raiders long before the colony came.  He won't admit it himself, but Mosley's former crew, some of them anyway, have told me they encountered the raiders when they first explored the region.

Host Chamberlin says:
All: Seems they are from a local star system, and a pain to all the others.  The only contact anyone has been able to make is on the receiving end of weapons.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Chamberlin: Maybe the attackers hold the deed to the planet the colony is on.  Are you trespassers?

Host Chamberlin says:
CNS: I can't say for certain, but if so they claim ownership of every star system for 10 light years.  And none of the native people of those worlds admit to knowing why.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: If we could capture one of them, we could simply ask him... or her.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Chamberlain: Maybe the Counsellor is right.

Host Chamberlin says:
CNS: I thought that also, but Kanedas just don't have the range to follow them, or the force to deal with their fleet.  Most we can do is try and limit their raiding.

Host Chamberlin says:
All: Starfleet seems reluctant to send out a force to, well, force their hand into diplomatic relations.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: Their little fighter vessels, don't they leave some kind of signature we could follow?

Host Chamberlin says:
CNS: Oh, the location isn't the problem.  We figured out where their home world is a long time back.  But approach it and dozens of fighters pop up.  We just don't have the strength to force their hand.  ::Pauses.:: Which is kind of the problem with Mosley.  His desire to change this situation has led him to a few...interesting decisions.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: You know, it's going to take days to bring the Chancellor to Earth.  Time we can't be here to scare off the attackers.  Isn't being a transport for the guy a waste of time.  We could stay here and try to solve this mystery.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Agreed, we could solve the overall issue, but we've been ordered to bring the Chancellor to Earth.  Gotta see what we can do about it.

Host Chamberlin says:
All: No, the Captain is right.  Even if you could go off mission, there is no guarantee it would work.  Or that Mosley would go for it.  His trip to Earth has grown beyond the need to stop the raids.  The raids were the start, but Mosley's grown kind of...opportunistic.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Chamberlain: what do you mean?

Host Chamberlin says:
All: He sees the raids as a means to increase his power.  He is pushing to make New Rome the center of a new movement.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Chamberlin: Movement?  Like a cult?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::makes a mental note: There was a hidden agenda.

Host Chamberlin says:
CNS: I wish.  He's building a political power base, and if I am judging his motives right, he's looking to make a push for power, either in the Federation or, if needed, outside of it.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Chamberlin: Gee, thanks for the warning on this guy.  I almost want to cancel his welcome reception.

Host Chamberlin says:
CNS: Depends how you want to handle it.  He tends to take any situation and build on it, make it a show of how right his movement is.  Look, I have to do my duty and help this colony survive, but I wanted to let you guys know that this isn't a normal colony leader coming to feel important in front of the Federation.  He sees himself as much more.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: It explains why he wants to go to Earth rather than let us try to handle it now.

Host Chamberlin says:
CNS: You are a new stage for him.  You have to play it careful.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Chamberlin: Yes, this will have to be handled carefully.  Thanks again for the heads up.

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