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 12007.19, Captain Ayidee recording.  Chancellor Mosley's political beliefs seem a bit out of the "mainstream" of Federation political thought.  We are trying to get a better idea of what he believes and what he plans to do moving forward.

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Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: Do not get me wrong, I understand that there is no guarantee my plan will work.  There is no way to say for sure what the future will bring or if it is really needed.  But I firmly believe the Federation needs a rebirth.  Like a Phoenix, rising from the ashes, we will reclaim our glory moving forward.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::taking the final swallow from his New Roman Whiskey, he places the cup upside-down on his placemat, signifying that he is finished with drinking::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with others::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::still feeling a bit dozy from the sweetened tea::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Finishing his dinner he puts the fork down and pushes his plate away::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: No more stopgap measures to fix issues, no more disaster responses because we were not prepared.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Mosley: I am never one to stand in the way of needed reforms, but how can you possibly hope to prepare for every event?  As you said, we cannot say the future.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
Ayidee: But most of these emergencies as they call them pop up because we are on cruise control, we are just working on momentum.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Sir, What Stardate is the Chancellor and Staff due to arrive on Earth?  

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: We have 7 days to make the trip.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::craves for another cup of that tea... but the consequences could be ... not good...::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  That was considerate Sir of Starfleet and/or the Federation Council! 

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: When will you be ready to depart for Earth, Sir?

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CEO: The Federation is just dealing with the realities of life.  Space travel takes time, especially while we have limits on travel.
CNS: My staff will be ready to depart in under an hour.  They are making final preparations now.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: Very good, Chancellor.  I'm sure you are anxious to get there.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: I am.  After all, while New Rome is my home now, my roots are on Earth.  It will be good to see my old stomping grounds.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
ALL:  Depending on Chancellor Mosley's Staff and equipment lists, we may need a Type-11 Shuttlecraft to carry up their equipment to the Ship.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CEO: The shuttles you came down on should be sufficient, Commander.  There are only 4 of us, one bag each, plus a portable computer pack.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: Then I suggest we get going.  There isn't going to be the same fanfare about our departure as there was for our arrival, is there?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::thinks out loud:: CNS: I hope not.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: I cannot say for certain, but we did not release details of our trip after your arrival.  We did, after all, not want to deprive the people of their chance to see you.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Knows all to well the "fanfare" was all about Mosley than it was for the Cherokee's arrival::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Chancellor:  I was expecting a larger entourage and equipment list, for some reason or another, very well Sir! We will be able to handle your party without issue with the shuttles that we arrived in ::grins::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: Yes, Sir.  ::smiles::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
::Stands.::  All: My staff will primarily remain behind.  Geoff, Minister Gre'jeck, his aide and myself are who will be coming with us.  I can go check on Minister Gre'jeck and his aide and meet you at your shuttle shortly?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Looks to the Captain to see if that is alright with him::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Mosley: Very good, Chancellor.  We will meet you there.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Throws his napkin on the table from his lap, slides his chair back and stands up, eager for the flight up to the Cherokee!::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Gets up from the table, grabs his cup and swallows down the last couple sips of New Rome beer::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: See you in a few then.  ::Turns and walks from the room.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Let's get to it and get the shuttles ready then.  ::Stands and heads towards the door and the shuttles.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Yes Sir! ::turns and follows his Captain!::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::stands up real slowly .. just in case::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::follows the others::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Walks out towards the shuttles.::  All: First impressions?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Cherokee Staff:  Well, I think it is a certainty that our departure, won't be as our arrival!  The Colony probably doesn't even know the Chancellor is leaving planet side.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Follows the others::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Their beverages are good... ::realizes about the nonsense he has just said:: ...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: They seem to have built their food and beverage production quite well.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Quickly turns his head towards Capt. Marek at his last utterance::  ::Smiles::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Yes, even for those who are less flamboyant, advertising your travel plans for a head of state is a bit...risky.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Sorry about that remark.. ::raises an eyebrow::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Ah!  Very true Sir!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: What about the man himself?  What are your impressions of him as a head of state?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: My only and main concern is his ego. It is a man with a clear megalomaniac tendency.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: I think the Chancellor is sane but, slightly delusional, thinking that he and New Rome can be a power source in the new Federation molded to his design.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods.::  CIV/ CNS: So you think his reach is further than his means?  But isn't that how you push the limits?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Yes, but the difference lays in the motives and objectives.. I might be jumping into conclusions, but his goals are merely personal ones.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: A lot is going to depend on just what it is he says to the Federation council.  I'd love to hear his plans.  Any chance of us attending that meeting?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: There is that. But the politician who truly cares more for his constituents than his own advancement is rare.  Good thing to watch out for.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Indeed, but the balance is definitely leaned towards his persona, not his colony.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: As long as we are still there.  Most council meetings can be viewed.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: Awesome.  I mean, that is good, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: We could also request to be assigned to escort him.  Unless we are needed elsewhere, but I doubt there would be a long list of volunteers to be his security.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: He is a very interesting individual, I will say that.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Isaac opens the rear ramp to the shuttle he piloted down to the planet, orders the shuttle's computer to begin pre-flight checklists::

ACTION: Mosley, Minister Gre'jeck and the two aides approach the shuttles.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: We are ready when you are, my good people.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Mosley: If you would like to board this shuttle here, we can get you up to the Cherokee.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Isaacs shuttle computer reports all systems ready for atmospheric flight and transition to space flight::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Enters the shuttle the Chancellor isn't on::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Turns around and Lt. Daniels enters the shuttle:: CNS:  Ah Lt. good to have you aboard!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Leads the Chancellor aboard the 2nd shuttle, then goes to the control station and begins to warm up the shuttle.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO: Is this a Chancellor-free zone?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Looking out the shuttle port side waiting for the Captain's shuttle to lead the take-off::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  I do believe it is!

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Takes a seat::  CEO: I need a break from the man.  I imagine I'll be seeing plenty of him in the days ahead.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::presses the button to close the ramp of the shuttle, and pressurization of the cabin::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  Aye!  I was done an hour ago...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Once all are aboard closes the ramp.::  *CEO*: Shuttle 1 ready for departure.  Is your shuttle ready?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*CO*:  Aye Sir, ready for departure.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged, initiating take off.
Chancellor: We are under way, sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Takes the helm of the shuttle and begins hovering prior to forward flight, following the Captain's shuttle::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Launches the shuttle and travels to the Cherokee.::

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