USS Cherokee 
SNW, by Steve Weller, Part 4
12011.01

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Morat, 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 12011.01, Captain Ayidee recording.  We are getting to know the Sierna people better, hoping to get some insight into who we are working with out here.

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Host Morat says:
:Exits the transport and steps into the hangar.::  All: Here is the ship we can look at.  It's a typical transport, one of the most common ships our people have produced.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::with the rest of the Staff::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Steps onto the hangar floor and peers at the vessel in front of him, gauging the metric size and propulsion nacelles::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  What is the crew compliment of such a ship?

ACTION: The vessel before the crew is a large, box like vessel sitting in a kind of cradle with ramps leading to openings along the side.  There is a smaller control area to the front of the vessel at what is currently ground level.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Follows Morat::  CO/Morat: So much to see.  I really would like to swim these waters and do some real exploring.  Maybe collect some samples.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::does a quick visual inspection of the vessel::

Host Morat says:
CEO: The crew sized varies depending on cargo.  It takes a crew of 5 to fly, but typically they have more than one shift.  This one has a few extras as they tend to haul a bit more fragile materials  Mechanical gear and such.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: We can look into that, but I don't expect a problem making it happen.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV  ::Leans over to Capt Marek:: Sort of reminds me of a Borg cube, does it not? 

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: I don't really want to collect samples, Sir.  I just thought it a good excuse.  ::Smiles::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Yes, except for the spooky green fluorescent components... ::Raises an eyebrow::

Host Morat says:
CNS: We have many areas for visitors to swim and visit our world.  Mosley called them "resorts", said that is what they were called on Earth.  But they are simply towns with room for visitors and "tourism".

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  Aye! :: gives the Captain a second look:: even without the green fluorescence, as you said

Host Morat says:
::Steps to the vessel.::  Crew: The Captain said we could visit, if you could let him know we are here?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: Sounds nice.  I guess it would be safe in a city but, what about the wild lands, for lack of a better term?  Any danger in the unpopulated areas?  That would be good to see.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  Mr. Morat, pardon another engineering questions, what is the propulsion source?  Impulse, chemical?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: I was looking for some obvious weapons arrays... i guess an old habit from a former tactical officer

Host Morat says:
<Crew member> ::Nods and goes to find the Captain.::

Host Morat says:
CNS: There are some "less developed" areas within easy range of the towns.  Our towns are...blended into the surrounding seas.  From the outside it is difficult to see they are there.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  Aye! We all tend to stay in our comfort zones, Engineering for me, Tactical for yourself, that is what the Captain is for, to make sense of it all and to put it into context for his next command.

Host Morat says:
CEO: They use a fusion generator for sub light speed. FTL comes from a small quantum singularity drive.  We found antimatter too difficult to produce in our economy.
CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: One of my flaws as a Commanding Officer... I used to shoot first .. say hello later. ::smiles and raises an eyebrow::

Host Morat says:
<Captain> ::Steps out.::  Morat: Hi, how you been?  We're loading the ship up.  I take it you still remember the layout?  If you need anything you can call on us.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  Ah!  I completely understand, Earth developed its own FTL ship, which was what raised our Vulcan friends interest to make First Contact with our own world...it was a grueling partnership, but after all the lightyears, here we all are!

Host Morat says:
CEO: It opened up our world to the benefits of trade without having to depend on others.  Gave us a...sense of control over our own fates.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  ::nods in agreement:: Yes, I can see that, and that would explain your design and propulsion choice as well.

Host Morat says:
CEO: Not our most "cutting edge" design, but it was both a common example and, more important, available.

Host Morat says:
Captain: thank you.  I will talk to you later.  Hopefully have time to catch a drink before you head out next.
::Steps inside the ship.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  Economy of design, economy of propulsion.  ::Following Morat into the freighter::

ACTION: As the crew step inside the vessel, the lights are a lot lower than they were in the hanger and even more so in the embassy.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Boards the ship behind the others trying to see everything::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::makes an effort to adjust his pupils to the new level of lights.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Stops to allow his eyes to adjust to the lower level of lighting::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: Okay I'll bite, Why the dimmer lighting?

Host Morat says:
All: This is the cargo pod.  It is set up to be easily divided into smaller compartments to hold cargo in place, especially to keep different customers goods separated.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Marot:  Inertial Dampeners in use?

Host Morat says:
CNS: Lower lights?  Well, to be honest the better question would be why the higher lights in other areas.  The embassy keeps lighting at levels you are accustomed to.  For us, we see better in these light levels.  Developing under the sea and in caves, we weren't exactly used to bright lights.

Host Morat says:
CEO: In the crew quarters.  In the cargo holds, when in transit, they typically shut them down to save power.  So they lock down the cargo to help compensate for the forces involved.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  Our Terran eyes adapted to seeing movement, in the daylight of the sun, you are correct, our night vision is completely opposite.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  So the cargo is locked down in place, that makes sense to me! 

Host Morat says:
All: Let's be honest, this is just storage space.  What you wish to see is in the crew area.  The quarters, the flight control areas, the common areas.  They are just ahead.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Walks with the group as they traverse the passageway::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: ::whispers:: Like a Borg cube indeed.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  ::Smiles:: Aye! 

Host Morat says:
::Steps through a door propped open into a more finished area.  The floors are smooth, work stations are built into the walls along the passage.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Enters the area::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: I'm not going to ask if you have a counselor.  I might not like the answer.  ::Follows the others through the doorway.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
ALL:  An interesting layout, we could take a few pointers from this design, especially in the lower decks in Starfleet's ship design bureau.

Host Morat says:
All: This is the passage between the crew areas and the cargo areas.  If the crew needs to enter the cargo area, they can turn on the inertial dampeners and life support.

Host Morat says:
CNS: A few of our larger defense vessels do, and our large exploration vessels.  A trading vessel like this?  Typically they can not afford "luxury" positions.  Most are lucky to have a trained medic.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  Is there a way to jettison the cargo, so the ship and crew can survive an attack? 

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO: I'm a luxury.  ::Smiles::

Host Morat says:
CEO: There is, yes.  The control area is latched into the cargo area, and the engines are synched to have them work together.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  ::Grins::  Not to us - You're essential! 

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: How about a Sickbay?  Do they have one of those on board?

Host Morat says:
CNS: I hope I do not insult with that.  I just mean that when you are paying for people to move cargo, you tend to be more...economic in your crew choices.  The more people you have the more space you need to dedicate to them.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO: Thanks, that's good too.

Host Morat says:
CNS: Yes, at least an area with medical equipment.  We encourage them all to have medics aboard but sometimes the crews have to make do with what they can find.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::makes an effort to not trip with anything::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  So, has any Freighter returned after an attack with just the control area, the ship jettisoning the cargo pad and thereby surviving to fly another day?  

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  Watch your step Captain!  We call anything that can trip you up a "foot cleat".

Host Morat says:
CEO: There were a few.  The people in general praised the decisions, but the ship owners...not always so much.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Indeed.. ::nods::

Host Morat says:
CEO: Despite public pressure, many owners fired captains for the move.  As it is a private commercial move, the public vote on it would mean nothing.  We are working on a means of protecting such crews.  Most find work again, but the Captains?  It is hard for them to find the same position again after doing so.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  Aye! I can understand that.  Does Sierna IV use monetary credits for making purchasing? The Federation has done away with any sort of monetary value, we are all free to become who we want to be.  

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: So you have a lot of unemployed captains?

Host Morat says:
CEO: Yes we do.

Host Morat says:
CNS: They can find work, but not usually as captains.  Captains tend to get paid more.  A lot more.

Host Morat says:
CNS: A measure was passed a few years ago making them eligible for service in the defense fleet.  But that isn't exactly a "high paying job" so not a lot or people take the opportunity.  A few of us have, but not as many as I'd like to see.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  Sir, my next question is regarding the notion of insurance, are your ship's, cargo and crew for that matter insured against loss?  It sounds like there is no protection monetarily here on Sierna VI, is that correct?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: With the Gierats, the defense fleet doesn't sound like a very good job.  They should at least be paid more.

Host Morat says:
CEO: There is some, but it is not enough to pay for the loses completely in most instances.  Typically it pays for the cargo so the hauler isn't liable, but the ship, or even the cargo portion on those equipped, are typically loses beyond that.

Host Morat says:
CNS: You will get no argument from me.  However, most people do not see the issue the same way.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  That explains a great deal, especially with the crew and Captain's attempting to keep their cargo and make delivery, no matter the situation or being under attack by the Gierats.

Host Morat says:
::Steps to another open door.  Inside this there is a small room with a water filled tub in the middle of the floor.::  All: This is a typical crew quarters.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: What kind of shields do your ships have?  If the Gierats are not strong as in weaponry, then how are the penetrating shields?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::is amazed at the aquatic nature of the Siernans, while looking at the "water bed".

Host Morat says:
CNS: Civilian vessels tend to have weaker shields on our ships.  On the ships of most of the traders from other worlds we've seen also.  the Gierat would have trouble penetrating a defense fleet ship, but they tend to be faster than our defense fleet forces.

Host Morat says:
All: The center room is the main quarters.  They typically have a connectivity center to the back with a means for sending messages off ship, and a storage area off to the side.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: Still, stronger shields might help... on all cargo ships.

Host Morat says:
CNS: Again agreed, but those are expensive.  We are trying to find other means to fund them but our means are limited.  Trade is profitable, but we do not have that many exports in super high demand on other worlds.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Likes the bathtub or bed whatever it is.  Thinks - all I get is a lousy sonic shower::

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