USS Cherokee 
Palingenesis, by Steve Weller, Part 5
12006.07

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Cmdr_Chamberlin, Chan_Mosley and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull
Zach Farland as CNS_LtJg_Daniels
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent 
Mike as EO_Ens_Sanosuke
Leave of Absence
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Captain's Log, Stardate 12006.07, Captain Ayidee recording.  The senior staff is heading down to New Rome to meet with Chancellor Mosley.  Due to the strength of the planetary shield, we need to make the trip in shuttle craft.

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CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::In the shuttle putting his log recorder away and settling into his seat.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::enters the shuttle and takes a seat::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Shuttlebay, reviewing protocols for the New Rome mission.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Looks over his shoulder again, presses the console button to close the rear hatch:: CIV/CNS:  Here we go! 

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with the others::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Would you like to pilot or shall I?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Waiting for the Captain's shuttle to take flight through the shuttle bay forcefield.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Just take us down on the surface in one piece, Commander...

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  You can if you want.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Will do.  Let's get to it.  ::Activates the shuttle and maneuvers out of the Shuttle Bay.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV/CNS:  Aye!  Not a problem, I've my pilot's license, no worries.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CIV: I prefer we remain separate pieces.  ::Smiles::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: I hope the officer who renewed it knew what he was doing...

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Of course, as individuals, unique ones...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Follows the Captain's shuttle out of the shuttle bay, and tucks into formation, following every maneuver that the Captain makes heading towards New Rome::

ACTION: As the shuttles exit the Shuttle Bay, the Kaneda escort are waiting in formation just outside the Bay doors.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  I think he was drunk on Aldebarian Whiskey ::Laughing::

Host Cmdr_Chamberlin says:
@COM: Shuttles: Commander Chamberlin here, I'll lead you all in nice and smooth.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Chamberlin: Aye Commander, we're on your six.  ::Mauevuers to follow the lead Kaneda.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Turns on both sensor arrays - Short and long range::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO/CNS: ::shakes his head:: I made my meditations exercises before departure... so I am ready for anything ::smiles::

INFO: From orbit, the New Rome colony is visible as a spot of light in the darkening planet.  The Planetary shield creates a kind of dim light show where it interacts with the upper atmosphere.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  Relax Captain!  You’re in good hands, a perfect time to get to know one another.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Oh, for sure, just keep your eyes on the navigational screens while we talk... ::raises an eyebrow::

INFO: As the shuttles pass through the atmosphere, more details can be seen of the planet.  It is covered in lush forests, with small patches around the colony cleared for agriculture.  The first details of the colony that can be made out is a small outpost on top of a tall hill.  It appears to be a New Orleans class Mission Pod expanded into a working station for the Kaneda fighters.  6 fighters can be seen parked outside the building with spaces for 6 more.

INFO: Right next to that is a landing section with 2 freighters unloading their cargo onto wheeled transports.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*CO*:  Captain, I didn't expect to see a New Orleans Class mission pod on the ground here, but I guess that makes sense.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Enjoying the view outside::  CIV: I thought all that meditation is supposed to help you relax.  Chill out, Sir.  I'm sure he knows what he's doing.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CO*: Reports say the pods were surplus and filled the need for a base of operations for Chamberlin's flight group.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CIV:  ... and if not, we've had good lives.  ::Smiles again::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: How goes the old Klingon saying... Today is a good day to die?  Well, I certainly do not agree with such statement.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*CO*:  Aye, very ingenious.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CIV: I don't agree with it either, Sir.

INFO: Once past the hill, the town can be seen below.  It is made mostlyof stone, smoothly carved into buildings.  There are few people about as the evening moves towards night, but lights are on in many of the buildings.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Indeed, between us, I consider it the major nonsense ever said.

INFO: Ahead can be seen a stadium that sits on the landing coordinates.  The stadium is open air and brightly lit.  It is also filled with nearly 1000 people filling the seats.  Spotlights highlight the landing point.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CIV: My best friend is Klingon.  We disagree on a lot of things, pain sticks, sharp pointy weapons, food that moves...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::monitoring the console, while catching glimpses of the planet surface, and the landing site::  CIV/CNS:  They have a huge welcoming party ready for us, the landing site is in the middle of a stadium, brightly lit, about 1000 people there!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Looks like they left the lights on for us.  Bringing her in.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO: Seriously?  Talk about overkill.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Initiates the landing procedure.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  Ah!  Gagh - Very fresh! 

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO/CNS: Well.. we better play a good role ... ::tugs his shirt::

ACTION: With a wave of their wings, Chamberlin's Kaneda flight group breaks off and returns to base.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Looks out the window at the sites::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Follows the Captain's Shuttle down into landing procedure, to Starboard side::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Setting down now.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO/CNS: I respect the Klingon culture and their ways... but I doesn't mean I would embrace them... ::raises an eyebrow::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV/CNS:  Landing!  5 - 4 -3 -2 on the ground!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Ready?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO/CIV: I almost don't want to go out there,  It's like appearing in front of a live studio audience.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO  Ready, Sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Isaac sets the shuttle to standby mode::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Minister Gre'jeck>  ::Walks up to about 10 meters from the shuttle ramps, waiting for the crew.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Stands, secures the shuttle, and moves to the back of the shuttle.  Activates the ramp and steps through.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Isaac pushes the rear hatch activator, which open the ramp down.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
INFO: Once outside there is an Andorian man standing about 10 meters away.  Behind him stand a line of other beings, a mix of humans, Andorians and Betazoids.  They are dressed in red, gold and blue slacks, with tops that are the same color in the lower section and black in the shoulders.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Reluctantly, heads down the ramp and goes to where the Captain is standing with OPS::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Well, all landings that you can walk from it are good landings... ::nods and wait for the rest to exit the shuttle::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Waits to see the Captain walk down his shuttle ramp prior to exiting, Holds the CIV and CNS::  CNS/CIV:  Aye, thank you gentlemen for your confidence ::grins::

ACTION: A chant starts from the crowd which the Universal Translator translates as "welcome", but it can be heard that it is being chanted in English, Andorian and Betazoid languages.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps out into the sudden noise, looking to the closest figure who waves the crew forward.  Moves towards him.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Anytime...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS/CIV:  Well, shall we join the Captain's party?  ::Walks down the shuttle ramp to join them::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO/CNS: By all means, gentlemen.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Listening to the chanting in English, what sounds like Andorian and Betazoid mixed in::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Minister_Gre'jeck> All: Greetings, Cherokee, and welcome to New Rome.  I am Gre'jeck, minister of Information.  If you will follow me, I will guide you to the Chancellor.  ::Bows deeply, then turns and walks towards the line of beings behind him.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Falls in with the Captain's party::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::mumbles to the rest:: All: I didn't know we were so important... wow.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Follows behind Gre'jeck and the others noting how everyone's clothes look like Starfleet uniforms::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Bows slightly to the minister and follows.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Follows his Captain, while amazed at all that he is seeing::

ACTION: When Gre'jeck gets about 3 meters from the other group, he stops and the man in the middle steps forward and raises his arms.  The man is older, but in excellent shape.  Solid build, albeit a touch thin with greying hair.  His chothing, which could be called a uniform, is crimson slacks with a crimson and black shirt, although the shirt's colors can barely be seen through all the awards and medals on it.

ACTION: When his arms raise, the chanting changes to a chant of "Mosley", repeated 4 times and then the crowd grows silent.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Looking around the stadium stands, then looks at his shipmates and shrugs::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: Greetings Captain Ayidee and the crew of the Cherokee, welcome to New Rome, Vanguard of the Federation.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Looks the Chancellor over wondering how many of his awards and medals he gave himself::

INFO: His words are carried over loudspeakers so all can hear.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Self: Very pompous...

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: We are here on the edge of Federation space, trying to carve out our lives with our hands, our sweat, and our steel.  We are happy to meet you as brothers in the effort.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Smiles and nods to the Chancellor::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Mosley: Thank you, Chancellor, we are happy to be here to see your colony and to help you with your journey to Earth.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::nods at the Chancellor::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: From what I know about the Cherokee, you are Captain Ayidee, Captain Marek, commander Nash, Commander Hull, and Lieutenant Daniels, correct?  I hope I did not miss identify any of you.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: This is my Board of Ministers, Minister of Information Gre'jeck who met you at the shuttle, Minister of Defense Geribaldi, Minister of Trade Artesia, Minister of Science Zwet'gar, and Minister of Medicine Hope.  Foreign Minister Breck is in a conference call with our neighbors, but you will be able to meet him later.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::nods and gives the Vulcan Salute to the Chancellor::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::stands to attention and nods in respect to the Board as a group::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: Are you ready to dine or do you need a few minutes to refresh?  I understand you had a run in with the Uruk, so I do not wish to rush you.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Gives a friendly nod to the ministers::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Chancellor: We are ready, Chancellor.  Lead the way.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
::Smiles, nods and turns towards a set of doors off to the side.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Follows the Chancellor.::

ACTION: As the group heads inside, the crowd erupts in a loud cheer that continues until all have passed through the door and out of sight.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::goes with the group, feeling kind of uncomfortable with all that  pomp and circumstances::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV/CNS:  What is the deal here?  I'm not sure of the context here!

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Waves to the crowd as he follows the others, following Mosley and company::  CEO: This greeting was unexpected.  It makes me suspicious.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  Aye....Looking around::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Same here, Commander. Very strange situation

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