USS Cherokee 
SNW, by Steve Weller, Part 5
12011.08

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Morat, 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, Stardate 12011.08, Captain Ayidee recording.  The crew continues their tour of the Siernan vessel and, by extension, their world.  It is good to be back in exploration mode after so much trouble shooting lately.

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EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
:: Following behind the others as they explore the vessel.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she is with the others but a few steps behind them.::

Host Morat says:
::Guiding the guests through the freighter.::  All: This ship is a pretty good one, even if I am a touch biased.  I worked 5 years as a navigator here before I got a promotion.  Looking back I almost wish I didn't take it.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::minding his head just in case something is as bad a positioned as that conduit on the floor::

Host Morat says:
All: The owner is the Captain, serves side by side with his crew so not as likely to blame us...blame them for problems.  Kept in touch through my time in the Defense Fleet.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  ::Grins::  I can understand that Sir! But if you did, we would not be talking today.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Looking around, trying to take everything in::

Host Morat says:
CEO: That is possible, but not for certain.  I might have been elected to this task as a freighter crew member.  Hard to tell what might have been.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  Hmmm, yes, if it is meant that we talk, the Universe will make it happen.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
:: Hands clasped behind him he moves with the crew as they tour the ship.  Looking over everything from an engineering point of view ::

Host Morat says:
All: Is there anything else you'd like to see before the control center?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat: Sir, Can we look at the fusion reactor room?  I'd like to see the infrastructure.
 
Host Morat says:
CEO: I take it you mean the power plant?  Engine room?  The ship gets power from a quantum singularity, not a fusion drive.  It is right this way.  We can see it first for certain.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Morat/CEO: I'd like to see that as well.

Host Morat says:
::Makes the next turn in the corridor, reaches the end, then reaches down and opens a hatch.::  All: It's a flight down the ladder.

Host Morat says:
:Climbs down the ladder into the engine room.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  Yes, Sir, you did say a quantum singularity?  It is just that I don't equate a quantum singularity power source in this type of ship design...the Fusion Reaction is what I'd first expect. 

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
:: Follows behind the others down the ladder ::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::follows Morat::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::waits his turn to go down the ladder::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Descends down into the engine room::

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
:: Gets up close to the power systems and inspects what he can without touching anything ::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Climbs down the ladder.  Wally is enjoying watching the CEO and EO.  They're like kids in a candy store.  New toys to look at!.  Tries to stay out of the way::

Host Morat says:
CEO: The drive is harder to make, but our industry is rather limited in respect to creating anti-matter.  Hydrogen for fusion is easier, but if we're already making a quantum singularity drive, why do both?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  ::nods his head in agreement::  Yes, it is curious that your propulsion method followed this path, it is very interesting, in a scholarly manner

ACTION: The engine room appears fairly large, square in shape with a large sperical shape in the middle disected by a cylinder about 3 meters in diameter.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
Morat: Is it based on a Romulan design?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::gives a visual inspection of the room::

Host Morat says:
EO: No, it is "home grown".  We never even encountered the Romulans until about a dozen years ago.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Morat: May I approach to the reactor?

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
:: Nods and continues looking at the reactor and various components ::

Host Morat says:
CIV: It is safe, if that is what you mean.  And the housing and shielding are secure so yes, that would not be a problem.  The shielding is more close in operation to a Structural Integrity Field, but we normally call it the shield.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Morat: Oh, I understand.. quite a singular design.. ::goes nearer the reactor::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat/All:  I've seen a Romulan Bird of Prey self implode from a direct hit from a Jem'Hedar fighter during the Dominion War, the crew never knew what hit them.

Host Morat says:
CEO: Hence the shield backing up the armored housing.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
:: Thinks the design oddly reflects the design of a Romulan system even though Morat said it’s not but keeps quiet ::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::pays attention to Morat's description::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::looks at EO Sanosuke and make a slight nod, like saying, yes, we think the same::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  Yes, I see that, it is a good design embedded into the housing.  

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
:: Nods back at Marek then looks to Morat, listening with curiosity. ::

Host Morat says:
All: There are risks to the design, but there are to any power source capable of powering Warp travel.  After all, what happens if your dilithium fails or your Antimatter containment fields fail?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: Does the reactor come in any other colors?  ::Smiles::  All: Just kidding.

Host Morat says:
::Laughs.::  CNS: This one has been several colors over the years, so yes.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
:: Chuckles a bit at Lieutenant Daniels’s comment ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Laughs out loud at Lt. Daniels's question::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS/Morat: If the chamber starts to decolorate, then you have to worry...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  Are the colors of the housing equate to upgrade levels?

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
Morat: What’s the max you can push out of this bad boy?

Host Morat says:
CIV: Again, that is true of any drive system.  Space is dangerous, traveling faster than you can see is dangerous.  We do what we can to minimize the risk, but it is still there.

Host Morat says:
CEO: The colors come with repairs and maintenance.  Painting the color that is available or cheapest usually.

Host Morat says:
EO: By galactic standards, not that fast.  Warp 4 max for this ship.  Some of our big exploration ships can hit Warp 9 but not many of the private vessels can break 5.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Morat: It is an imperfect technology, created by imperfect sentient beings. Risks are always present. Nevertheless, impressive concept.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  Well, I think we've seen all that we can here, I believe the Control Room was next and last on the tour?

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
:: Nods as he listens ::

Host Morat says:
CEO: Last on the ship tour, yes.  ::Turns back to the ladder and climbs up.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  ::Follows his host up the ladder::

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
:: Falls in behind the others and makes his way up the ladder ::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Follows everyone up the ladder::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::thinks as he fells a bit tired of climbing ladders:: Need to do some more exercise...

Host Morat says:
::Leads the group to the control center.::  All: We've been trying to make improvements to our society. I'd guess any society worth anything is doing so.  Trade has helped us progress a bit faster, but we know we have a ways to go.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
:: Enters the control room after the others.  Glancing over the various control consoles and panels. ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:: Sir, your world is on the right path, it would seem, but it needs to deal with these Raiders to continue progress.
 
Host Morat says:
CEO: We do, but they aren't the only concern.  They are just a part of the situation in this region.  Mosley and the people of New Rome like to fan the flames of the situation for some reason.  We just do what we can to control it.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Morat: And what would that be, if you can elaborate on that?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: How have they fanned the flames?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat: ::Looks at his shipmates::  Really?  Mosley?  How so Sir?  Fanning the flames?

Host Morat says:
CIV: We try to stop the raids with what we have available.  Responses depend on what we are responding to.

Host Morat says:
CNS/CEO: He just stresses the bad from them and tries to make it seem worse than it is.  I mean come on, he's called 4 conferences on them the past year.  The rest of us just deal with them..  Even with our traditions of debate and full democracy, that is a lot.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: I guess he dreams of a day when the Gierats are not a threat to anyone any longer.

Host Morat says:
CNS: I suppose.  You might be right there.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat/All:  The more and more we hear about Mosley, the more I can see that.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Morat: So I assume they are kind of escalating.. the raids, I mean.

Host Morat says:
All: Our democracy has created a system of "rules" on how to get things done.  One of them is use everything you can to push your idea through, even if it is not related.  Mosley would be a master politician here, what we call a BTS.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: It sounds like the people of Sierna VI are so used to dealing with the Gierats they've become almost complaisant.

Host Morat says:
CIV: No, well, they are on an upswing the past few years.  But they rise and fall over the years in a kind of cycle.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Morat: Oh, I see... ::raises an eyebrow::

Host Morat says:
CIV: In a few years they will taper back down.  They always do.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Morat: BTS?  What does that term mean?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Morat: And you never wanted to know the reason for this pattern?

Host Morat says:
CO: It is a kind of slang term, literally stands for "Behind the Scenes".  But what that means is he is one of those who doesn’t take one of the direct offices of power. He knows they are limited.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  I would venture to say that they have what they need, and make attacks as when needed.

Host Morat says:
CO: He works instead to increase his influence and get the votes to do what he wants.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
:: Nods in agreement with Morat. Thinking to himself that Mosley just wants power. ::

Host Morat says:
CEO: Possible, that is one of the leading theories.  I think it is either that or they move zones every few years.  As the raids draw more response, the raids get harder.  Then the move on to easier areas to hit and come back after some time.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  Hmmm, a distinct possibility Sir!  

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