USS Cherokee 
Palingenesis, by Steve Weller, Part 13
12008.09

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Chan_Mosley, Kra’Freck and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull
Mike as EO_Ens_Sanosuke
Zach Farland as CNS_LtJg_Daniels
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent 
None
Leave of Absence
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Ship's Log, Captain Ayidee recording.  The crew is hosting Chancellor Mosley for a reception to officially welcome him aboard.

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EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Moves around the 7 Forward listening to the various conversations going on.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Returns to the Chancellor and Captain.  Wally hands the Chancellor his Aldorian Ale::  Mosley: Here you go, Sir.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: It is good to be here, back in space again.  New Rome is my home, but once you become an explorer, you stay one forever.  At least at heart.  My heart yearns to learn more, to grow.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
::Takes the drink and takes a sip.::  CNS: Thank you, excellent choice, Counsellor.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::turns to the bar and orders another Scotch::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Sips his own drink:: Mosley: I bet you've rehearsed what you are going to say to the Federation Council a hundred times, Chancellor.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::sips some water::

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Makes his way to the Chancellor and CO and stops near them to listen to their current conversation::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Receives his drink and turns and leans up against the bar::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: I have notes, but I've found it best to not over plan a speech.  One can never fully anticipate the audience, where you will need a change in your planned talk.  But I have the ideas I want to get across set to mind.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: If you need a sounding board, you would find the Cherokee crew an attentive audience.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: The ideas are simple enough.  The Federation needs to make a choice, either push the issues they need to push, or let the local worlds do it for themselves.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Tries to decide if he can figure out what type of man the Chancellor is as he listens::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Listens to what the Chancellor is saying::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: We are limited as a colony until we reach the preset standards of a "member world".  And even then there are limits.  Limits to keep unity, yes, but if we are limited at the local level, the Federation needs to take those actions and see them through.  I think the later would work better, but for now I want to ensure we, as a people, are not crushed through inactivity.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: It sounds like you're giving the Federation a hard choice; either do it or we will kind of thing.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: Not so much an ultimatum, I know that will not work.  The Federation has more ships than New Rome has people.  But I want to get something moving.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Continues to listen as he develops an opinion of the Chancellor; not sure if he likes the man or not::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: To be honest, I do not think my request will be accepted, one way or another.  But the idea must get out there, the idea that we need more.  Not we the colony of New Rome, but we the great people of the United Federation of Planets!

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: So, if you know your requests will be denied, why bother and if you are denied you'll do it yourself?

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
Mosley: So you just want New Rome to be a member planet of the Federation?

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: We are not capable of doing it ourselves.  We are bound by our Charter so we cannot go to war without the Federation.  I am hoping to get things rolling.  Moving towards the answer.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
EO: That is one of my goals, as Chancellor to wish otherwise would be a dereliction of duty.  But I want New Rome to be a part of the Greatest grouping of beings in galactic history, even better than we are now.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley: It sounds exciting.  I was pleased to hear that the Cherokee crew will be allowed to sit in on your meeting.  I'm anxious to see what happens.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: Front seat to history?  Thanks for the support, Counselor.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
Mosely: So you want to join the Federation so that you will have the Federation as a savior of sorts?

Host Chan_Mosley says:
EO: I want to be part of the push to bring us to greatness.  Break us out of the slow decline that allowed such failures as the early months of the Dominion War.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Mosley/CO/EO: If you'll excuse me, I'd like to say hello to our other guests.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CNS: Indeed, Counselor.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
CNS: Sure.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: It is a reception, feel free to move about.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
Mosley: If I am following you correctly.  You think the Federation has gone soft?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Nods to the group and then, finishes his drink.  He walks away.  Wally places the empty glass on the bar::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Mosley:  Sir:  While the Cherokee is bringing you to Earth, the only thing keeping security of New Rome are your own fighters, does that increase the risk of yourself coming to Earth?

Host Chan_Mosley says:
EO: Indeed I do, Ensign.  there are many signs of it.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Approaches Kra'Freck::  Kra'Freck:  We didn't really get a chance for a proper greeting.  I'm Wally Daniels.  Welcome aboard.  Did you get something to eat?

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CEO: There is always risk when leaving a planet.  But they are necessary.  And Commander' Chamberlain's forces are sufficient.  The Uruk do not attack worlds, just lonely ships in deep space.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Nods as he listens to the Chancellor even though he disagrees with him::

Host Kra’Freck says:
CNS: I am good, Counselor.  Thank you.  I find the duties of my position make it easier to eat before the dinners, if you get my meaning.  ::Smiles.::  Happy to be aboard your beautiful ship.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Mosley:  Hmmmm, Agreed Sir!  

Host Chan_Mosley says:
EO: There was a time when any threat to our people would be met swiftly and decisively.  We haven't become so much "soft" as too far flung.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Kra'Freck: I hope it isn't too hot for you on board the Cherokee.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
EO: Too unfocused.  We need to resume our drive and focus to move forward.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
<Kra'Freck> CNS: A bit warmer than I'd like, but I spent 8 years on a Starship, and New Rome is...warmer than Andor.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
Mosley: I agree the Federation is spread thin, but I don't think the fleets have gotten weak.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Kra'Freck: It is warm in here.  On Earth my current residence is in Switzerland.  I like the cold too.  ::Smiles::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
EO: With a territory this vast, you need to face each threat head on and then focus on the next.  These stopgap measures the fleet takes are draining its strength.

Host Kra’Freck says:
CNS: Then you understand.  I heard of Switzerland, something about some sort of candy?

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
Mosley: I will agree with that.  I will say that I do think that Starfleet needs to implement a new type of militarized vessel.   I know we have the Defiant class, but I still think Starfleet can do better.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Kra'Freck:  Yes, they make good candy made from chocolate in Switzerland... and clocks too..  So, what do you think about the Chancellor's trip to Earth to visit the Federation Council?

Host Chan_Mosley says:
EO: But the military isn't Starfleet's main purpose, right?  We have the resources, for now, but we need to focus them.  Like we did in the Dominion War.

Host Kra’Freck says:
CNS: He has good ideas, I am just here to assist Minister Gre'Jeck.  Our government is very efficient.  Once we come to a decision, we all work together to get it done.  Do I know if it will work?  I can't say for sure, but I like the idea behind it.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
Mosley: We could design and build a ship meant strictly for combat and run by the Starfleet Marine Corp.  I hate to think of the Federation having any sort of military force but I think its necessary at this time.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Mosley/EO:  A Defiant Class, with upgrades of course!

Host Chan_Mosley says:
EO: Understood, Would provide more focus and efficiency.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
CEO: A Defiant class refit would probably fit the bill nicely.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Is beginning to wonder if the Chancellor might have good ideas too.  Is he right?  Does the Federation need a shove?  Kra'Freck: I understand he wants to have each planet responsible for itself but, how does the Chancellor plan to do it?

Host Chan_Mosley says:
EO: I do just want to make sure it is understood that war is not Starfleet's only, or even main, task.  Exploration, humanitarian aide...::Nods to the CO.::  Sorry for the use of the term, all the other things Starfleet does to help the Federation be all it can be.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Mosley/EO:  A fleet of...Defiant Class Starships.  As with the Borg and the Dominion, the USS Defiant, the named class ship, was only one - it was the proof-of-concept.  Then there was the USS Valiant, but it was just one ship.  We need a fleet of Defiant Class Starships to be built.

Host Kra’Freck Mosley says:
CNS: He wants to make each world strong enough to handle its own affairs, so that the Federation can deal with the big picture issues.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
Mosley: I agree.  Humanitarian aide should be one of the Federation’s top priorities save from breaking the Prime Directive.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Mosley/EO:  ....Peace through strength, is that what you are proposing to the Federation Council?  Or a prelude to quadrant sized war?  Who would be the enemy, the usual suspects? 

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Kra'Freck: I see.  Well, it will be interesting to see how the council reacts to the Chancellor's requests.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
CEO: I see a Defiant class refit that would be a show of force; a deterrent of sorts.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CEO: I do not seek a war, not at all.  the Federation is not built through strength of arms, just defended by it.  But if an enemy threatens us, I want us to be ready to defend ourselves.

Host Kra’Freck says:
CNS: That is an understatement.  He, we all, know there is a lot of work to be done.  But every movement needs a starting point, or a growing point in this case.  The movement started a few years back on New Rome.  This is just the next step.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Mosley/EO:  I would agree, the Dominion War is still fresh in everyone's mind though.
 
EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
CEO/Mosley: A fleet of ships designed simply to fight a war.  Not to start one, but to show those in power outside the Federation that the UFOP isn't weak.

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CEO/EO: there is room for growth in all sectors.  Honestly, the end goal is rather vague.  No battle plan survives first contact with the enemy.  That applies in war and politics.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Kra'Freck: Well, I'm happy to be a part of it now.  I'll be giving the Chancellor my support..  I was skeptical but now...  We'll see what happens.

Host Kra’Freck says:
CNS: That is good to hear.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Mosley:  Yes Sir, as a former Starfleet Officer you are aware that military plans change immediately after step 1, but having those ships would stop an incursion - by anyone we know of today!  I wish we had a fleet of them during the War! it would have stopped it a lot sooner, with many of those that gave their full devotion to the Federation.
 
CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Kra'Freck: Will you join me at the bar for a drink?  We can toast the Chancellor's good health.

Host Kra’Freck says:
CNS: Certainly, I could use a refill.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Heads to the bar with Kra'Freck::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
CEO: Yes indeed, but during the war was when the people of the Federation shined.  We took the steps needed and pushed forward, united for a single cause.  If we had that same focus every day, imagine what we could become?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Mosley:  Ah!  But we had be bring the Romulans in on our side, at the time we were having manpower issues, our shipyards had been destroyed, the Dominion was hatching Jem’HaDar soldiers by the hour, ships were being built all over the Dominion!

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