USS Cherokee 
Palingenesis, by Steve Weller, Part 19
12010.04

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Chan_Mosley 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
Federation Log, Stardate 12010.04.  Chancellor Mosley of the New Rome colony is about to address the Federation Council regarding issues addressing his world.  He has indicated that his colonial representative is unable to help with these issues and hopes to find answers here.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Council Observation area, ready to watch Mosley's presentation.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::accommodates himself in his seat.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::eagerly awaiting the Chancellor's speech, gets comfortable in his chair::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::In a seat ready to hear what Mosley has in his mind::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::with the others::

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Makes his way to an empty aisle seat and seats himself.  Adjusting his posture until comfortable.::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: Representatives, people of the Federation, thank you for letting me speak to you today.
I stand before you proud of our shared heritage, proud of the history of our united people in the face of a galaxy that never saw anything like us and has yet to see its match.  We are the pioneers of a consortium of worlds united by choice, and we have proven it can work.  And work well.
But any organization that does not change with the times is doomed by the changes that happen around it.  This is not the same galaxy that Archer, Kirk, Pike, and the pioneers of Starfleet explored and developed.  The foes that threaten us today are far more powerful.  Far more dangerous.  And while the people of the Federation and the crews of Starfleet ::Nods to the Cherokee crew:: are up to it, I am not sure our government is capable of dealing with the changes.
This is not to imply you, our representatives, are not capable.  On the contrary, you are doing a fantastic job of ensuring your people's views are expressed and their needs are acknowledged.  To quote an old Earth movie, there is usually “no time to discuss this in committee”.   When threats come at the Federation and its worlds, your worlds, we must be ready to respond instantly.
I am proposing is a new organizational structure for the Executive and Legislative branch of the Federation.  I am proposing we establish a new form of Executive, one with the ability to enact legislation and policy as needed.  His actions will be have the force of law, pending approval by the Federation Council.
This will allow the Federation to respond to threats as they come, yet still ensure that no threats of dictatorship arises by making all executive decisions dependent on future review of the legislature to stay a part of law.
This will prevent kind of slow response that prevented Starfleet from being ready at Wolf 359.  The kind of slow response that cost the Federation millions at the start of the Dominion War.  Kind of slow response that prevented Starfleet from being ready at Wolf 359.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::Mumbles:: Self: Here we go.. another megalomaniac wanting some attention and power.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Shakes his head in complete disagreement at the chancellor's words::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: I do not have all the answers here on how it will work, there will obviously need to be some discussion and work to figure out the details.  I have an idea in my head, an idea where you, the Federation Council, will select the leader.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::self again:: Self: Yep, another Caesar...

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: Whether the leader is still called President of Prime Minister or Consul or some other term remains to be seen.  The title does not matter, what matters is we develop the strength we need to move forward.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Would boo if it weren't inappropriate::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Listening with an open mind, waiting to hear the entire package::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: The strength we need today in many areas.  I came here to try and find answers to my own world's problems.  My world is proud, but we are young as a world.  We are still considered a colony and are subject to direction of the Federation Council.
Yet the Council cannot get to our issues because there are, to be honest, too many issues you need to be taking care of.  And this brings us to the next issue I want to change.
The strength of the Federation is how we join each world's strengths, and even their weaknesses, to form a much stronger whole.  Yet our part, the part of the people of New Rome, are not allowed to take the steps that we have before us to solve the issue ourselves.  We are under strict control of the Council, but the Council is too backlogged to give us said direction.
Therefore, I move that New Rome, and all colony worlds, be given the freedom to run our worlds as the people who live there see fit.  That is all we really want here.  Take off the constraints and let us show we have what it takes to contribute to the strength of the Federation.  To the strength the Federation needs moving forward.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Wonders if he is the only one who is in disagreement::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: With this freedom, the small worlds of the Federation can find their way into the mainstream worlds, and can help continue to build the greatest union the galaxy has even seen!

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::thinking of submitting a proposal of his own... to ban such conferences like this one.::

Host Chan_Mosley says:
All: Thank you representatives.  And may your worlds prosper under your guidance.
::Turns and exits the stage as the most of the audience sits in silence while a small minority to the speaker's right stand and applaud.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Starfleet doesn't make policy, we only carry it out and live or try to live in that ecosystem::

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Stays seated while shaking his head again::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: That was...interesting.  Certainly not what I expected to hear from a colony speaker.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I won't comment on this nonsense... ::shakes his head.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Yes, Sir, it was interesting to say the least.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
CO: I don't agree with the Chancellor at all.  That is all I will say.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: I understand, but it takes all ideas to find the right one...sometimes.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Sir! Have we orders as yet to leave Earth?  

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Shall we head out?  We have a bit before the ship needs to break orbit.  We can go somewhere more...quiet to discuss things.  Either Mosley or other things.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Not in this case... I'm sorry Captain, I am too old for being nice and diplomatic on my opinions... ::raises an eyebrow::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: I have been told to be ready to depart when ordered, by 2200 at the earliest.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Stands up to leave:: All: I'm still not sure what he is saying.  Does he want just one person to have the power to make changes to Federation policies?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That is the core of it.  But with the person's decisions to be confirmed by the Federation council.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
CO: So what is the Cherokee's next task?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: I wonder if he sees himself in that position?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
EO: We are going to return to New Rome, either escorting the Chancellor home or to begin looking into a solution to the problem with the Uruk raiders.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I would like to say no, but I have to think that is part of his idea.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Stands up and starts to head out.::  All: Shall we get dinner or did everyone want to take some time alone before returning to the ship?

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
CO: Understood.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: He says it's not a dictator scenario but, it's close.  ::Follows CO::  CO: I could eat.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
ALL: I have no other plans, I could use something to eat.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Dinner would be a good start for a new mission!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: If, and it is a big if, but if it gets to that point hopefully serious checks are put in place.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Dinner would be perfect to remove this bad mouth taste that this speech gave me.. ::stands up and follows the Captain::

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Follows behind the others quietly::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: If we give someone that kind of power, over throwing the government would be a lot easier.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Heads towards the nearest exit.::  All: Not an expert on Earth food, but I have heard Paris should have some good places to eat.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
All: If you enjoy snails

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: A legal overthrow is still an overthrow.  Semantics I know, but it would be the end of the Federation as we know it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
EO: Really?  I thought that was more of a Klingon thing.  Excellent idea!

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: French cooking - everything gets drowned in a sauce.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
All: I don’t like the idea of each part of the Federation governing itself.  Earth's past with the nation states lead to nothing but perpetual wars.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Now that doesn't sound as good as the snails...

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: I'm not eating snails even if you were to order me to.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
CO: I am with the Lieutenant on that one as well.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Should we go somewhere else?  Anyone have a good suggestion?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  ::Smiles:: Absolutely!  I wouldn’t even eat replicated snails... I'd rather eat Gagh!

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Italian?

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
All: I could do Italian.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  Italian would be good!

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: I'm sure any place would have something edible on their menu.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: So seems as if Italian has more votes than Klingon.  Italian it is.  ::Access a wall console to find an Italian restaurant.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Maybe some place in Naples...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Naples the city I assume?  ::Searches for a highly rated one.::  All: OK, here we go.  Transporter can send us there almost directly.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: That was my idea, sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Links the data to Comm badge and heads for the transporter.::

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Follows behind the CO as they make their way to the restaurant.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Follows CO:: CO: Are we going to Italy?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  Why not!  Just a transporter cycle away! 

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: If we are going to do Italian, then do it, yes?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Walks into Transporter Room.::  Tech: We would like Transport to...Il riucello, Naples.  The address is linked to my comm badge.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: Okay, Italian is good.  They like sauces too but less butter and cream.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Packs inside the transporter with the others::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Steps onto a transporter pad::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::Follows the rest::

ACTION: The crew is Transported to Naples, just outside the restaurant.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Materializes, looks around and walks into the restaurant.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Pasta never disappoints, Captain.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Looks around the area they transported to and nods with approval.:: All: Nice weather.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Himself:  What a sight we all must be! ::Follows the group into the restaurant::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Maître Dis: Table for six, please.  Bill will go to me.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Maître Dis> All: Very good, right this way.  ::Leads the group to a table in the corner.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Takes a look around and then, enters the eatery::

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Takes up a seat and places the napkin in his lap.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Takes a seat at the table and looks around.::  All: Rather dark, but seems like a nice place.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Takes a seat and receives a menu from the Maître Dis::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Waits for the CO and OPS to be seated before sitting down himself::

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Whenever the server gets to him he simply ask for the chicken parmesan.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Waiter> ::Comes over.::  All: Welcome to Il riuscello, and may I say thank you all for your service.  We hear appreciate your service.  Can I take your drink order?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::seats down::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Waiter: Milk, please, for me.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Waiter:  Iced Coffee please.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
Waiter: House red wine please.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Waiter: I'll have a beer, please, anything you got on tap.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Waiter: Vulcan Tea , hot...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Very good, I'll be right back with your drinks.  ::Nods and walks away.::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Reads over the menu::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO: This was a great idea Captain!  My compliments.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Thank you, but it is more hunger leading to the inspiration.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO/CO: Hunger is a great motivator.

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