USS Cherokee 
Palingenesis, by Steve Weller, Part 9
12007.05

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, 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
Ship's Log, Stardate 12007.05, Captain  Ayidee recording.  The Chancellor's dinner is progressing, but I am not certain just what we've gotten outselves into.  He seems to have some very...alternate ideas.

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CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::goes along with the group::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  So Captain, what are your thoughts of all this?

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: The situation out here is a chance to test my theories, to say the least.  See if they are ready to be implemented Federation wide.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Quietly eating his diner and thinking about how to proceed with the Chancellor.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with the others::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Mosley: So you want to reinvent how your colony runs, or what?  Not quite sure how you mean to move ahead.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: To be honest, Commander. There are many greyish points in Mosley's speech. I sincerely feel that he is not totally honest about his intentions, as I am sure you are as well.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: In a way, yes.  Change at this level will form a seed, a point to build around.  Once we have this colony running like a fine tuned machine, imagine what we could do if we spread that to the entire Federation?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  ::Raises his whiskey glass as a toast::  My compliments to you Sir!  there is a word from old Earth "Malarkey" comes to mind. The word literally means "Meaningless talk".

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: You've all seen your share of conflict.  Some of you even served in the great war against the Dominion.  During that time, the Federation dug deep and found a strength like they never did before.  I think we can access that strength any time we want, any time we need.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO:: raises an eyebrow and takes a sip from his cup of tea::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: Imagine having each world organized with the discipline of a Starship crew?  How much more we could all get done?  Can you imagine the possibilities?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: My father died in the Dominion War.  As far as the Federation goes, I think their strength was there then and is still as strong today.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV  ::Smiles at Captain Marek's non-answer answer::  I like how you talk Sir!  ::grins::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: I thought it was a compliment, but at first I was not so sure about that. ::grins::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: Many people died in the war, I am not looking for that.  I am looking for that sense of will, that unified goal we all had, from each world.  Yes that strength is there, but how often is it used to its full potential?

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: My world has grown greatly since we were founded, but we are limited by our charter.  That is my goal on Earth, to get us the freedom to be all that we can be.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: I think the Federation is dealing with the Romulan Empire these days but, I'm sure they're anxious to hear what you have to say.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  That subtleness in our two planets has always seemed to be a nuance that neither party can or will ever understand.  May we both take it upon ourselves to eliminate that subtleness...::smiles::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: But subtleness can make the difference in communications, intra or inter species. ::finishes his tea:: Quite a good replication of the original one.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CIV: Yes, of course they have bigger issues.  Which is why I want to strengthen our world, so we can deal with our local problems without taking their efforts away from the bigger problems.  Exactly.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  Aye! Well said!

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::feels a bit awkward:: ::thinks::  Self: I did not say something that important... well I guess it was the right moment and the right words::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  You are right on the mark Captain Marek, I assure you!  

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All:: ::raises his empty cup to the CEO.::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: Am I wrong in thinking that you, as a crew, are far more efficient than any settlement?  Sorry, I may have thought you were more ready for these ideas.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Chan_Mosley:  Sir, I'm sure "We" are all eager to hear how you would implement this inner strength that we all have inherited from the Dominion War...

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Mosley: Chancellor, quite a odd question.. was this tea, sweetened in some way? For some reason I found it specially tasteful... ::grins::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CIV: I am not a tea drinker myself, but I believe most on tonight's menu were sweetened.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
<Geoff> CIV: Yes, sir, it was.  We have unsweetened if that is what you preferred?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: I knew, I was feeling sparky for some reason... ::grins::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CIV: Apologies, but those are the sort of things that we tend to use to increase happiness.  Keep the people happy and they stay on focus more easily.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Mosley/Geoff: Oh I see... Well, my old Vulcan body, seemed to have allowed a stronger effect then...

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::makes a mental note:: They keep people under the influence of substance to allow mass control.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: That is why we have this building here.  The power of our state comes from the joy of its people.  So we give them entertainment, give them what they want, keep them happy.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: We hold sporting events here, invite teams from other worlds to show our skill to our "big brothers".

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::out loud:: All: Bread and circus, they say in Earth's Ancient Rome.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: Speaking of the people.  How involved are your people with the politics of New Rome?

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: All people have the right to vote, and we are very dedicated to see that all utilize that right.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All: Ah! Bread and Circus - Rome ancient Earth, the people stopped paying taxes, and looked for entitlements, what the government would and could do for the people's happiness, yes I am aware of that ancient history.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
::Laughs.::  CIV: Quite right, but it is a proven way of doing things.  Only here our "bread and circuses" are for people raised to understand what their place is.  The Romans hardly had anything close to our graduation rates.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CEO: Yes, in all great societies there is eventually decay, a fall from grace if you will  But some times, a fall can be averted with enough effort...especially if that effort is applied in time.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: Entertainment is all well and good but, it can also be used as a distraction from real life matters.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Mosley: But if the central concept is the same... graduation rates are not difference at all... ::feels a bit dizzy::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Chan_Mosley:  Yes Sir, but history has shown us that the effort misses its mark, and is usually not done in time.  Please Sir, how do you plan on implementing your effort in time, and is it time to do so?  

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: It can, but it can also be a distraction that lets one work through their problems.  In general, however, entertainment keeps the edge off.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CEO: I do not know if I am in time.  I am not even certain the decline is a fatal one for the Federation.  But I believe we are seeing a decline and I intend to do all I can to stop it.  Hopefully before it is too late.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CIV: Graduation rate is just one index for a world's readiness, yes.  But we intend to have a people prepared for whatever life throws in our path.  And education aids preparation.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Chan_Mosley:  Understood, but "How"?  You can’t entertain the entire Alpha Quadrant, to make the Federation population happy, how will you do that Sir?  

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Mosley: I agree on your last statement.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Would like to talk to the citizens of New Rome just now::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CEO: New Rome cannot, that is for certain.  But we can keep our people happy.  Let's call it what it is, leave the entertainment part of it out.  If each world can keep its own people happy and on track the Federation will flourish.  And a state must be strong to keep such an effort up without bankrupting the state.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: Yes, I have a plan with many steps involved, and some of the steps are not yet fully planned out.  But as the old saying goes, "no battle plan survives first contact with the enemy".  I am laying out a goal, and will do all I can to make the Federation the union that I believe we can be.  Pax Federata, eh?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Chan_Mosley:  Yes, but the strength you spoke of from the Dominion War, the younger generation was not born during that time, how can each Federation member planet instill this strength in the younger generation so that it is passed down to the generation that follows...I am for a stronger Federation, carrying a big stick, and for Starfleet to return to Exploration and Scientific expeditions.  

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Mosley: Quite frankly, ancient Rome and Federation goals and methods are quite different...

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CEO: With disciplined leadership, at all levels.  Give people a plan, show them the goal, and they will amaze you with their efforts.  I have seen it here for the last 10 years since we started reorganizing.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CIV: Methods, yes indeed,  Goals?  All governments have the same goal, to keep their people safe, prosperous and happy.  The only change in goals from Rome to the Federation is the definition of who their people include.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Mosley: Federation do not conquer other nations or species in order to attend their goals, at least I believe so... ::watches the others, still feeling a bit dizzy::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CIV: Agreed, not with force.  Some would answer we break down resistance through ideas.  But the lack of conquest, yes, that is the difference in methods.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
ALL:  Captain Marek is correct, the Federation responds to threats, it does not start with deliberate agitation against a neighbor.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Mosley: Fortunately it is ..

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: Do not fret, I am not looking for war.  We have enough room to live for our people.  I just want to let the people have the vigor to use that living room.

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