USS Cherokee 
SNW, by Steve Weller, Part 9
12012.13

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, Morat, Col_Ariens and Producer
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 12012.13, Captain Ayidee recording.  During our visit to the Siernan control center, what appears to be an actual raid has appeared before us.  We wait to see how it will play out.

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CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Watches the 3d holographic display with eager interest::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::With others, watching the situation develop.::

Host Col_Ariens says:
All: The vessel in question came in unannounced and was not in our ship registry.  That put it at a 20% threat level.  The lack of communications with us once in system bumped that up to 40%, which earned them a closer look from a patrol vessel.

Host Col_Ariens says:
All: The vessel in question came in unannounced and was not in our ship registry.  That put it at a 20% threat level.  The lack of communications with us once in system bumped that up to 40%, which earned them a closer look from a patrol vessel.

Host Col_Ariens says:
All: Once that patrol ship came in for a closer look, they altered course.  That increased the threat again, but it looks like they are about to confirm.  They have altered course and are now headed directly for planet.  Threat indications put them now at 98% threat chance.  All patrol vessels are setting up to pursue and block escape.

CIV_Capt_Marek1 says:
::looks the activity on the responders team::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Inches forward towards the display to see more detail::

Host Col_Ariens says:
All: The raiders escape route always starts towards a gravity well.  Once in Warp they are very maneuverable but they seem to have trouble breaking the barrier initially.  Give up acceleration for turning ability it seems.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Col Ariens:  Apart from the patrol vessels, are there any bigger guns available to the defense?

CIV_Capt_Marek1 says:
All: Apparently not up to date technology, but extremely well used.

ACTION: On screen four patrol vessels move to intercept the unidentified threat and 3 more move to block the escape.

Host Col_Ariens says:
CEO: We have some bigger ships, but once they get into Warp they are too...lumbering would be the right word.  Our patrol vessels each badly outgun the raiders.  It is just a matter of catching them and making the weapons connect.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Col: I have my ship tracking that vessel.  I can have them contribute to your data stream if it would help?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Col Ariens:  Understood Sir! 

Host Col_Ariens says:
CIV: Indeed, they are not advanced but they are clever.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Nods in agreement of Captain Ayidee's suggestion.::

Host Col_Ariens says:
CO: Appreciated Captain.  I am forwarding the offer to data collection, they should contact your ship in moments.

ACTION: The small vessel jumps to Warp and immediately makes a course correction to 165 mark 12, almost an immediate about face.  The vessel makes several course corrections one after the other, making it difficult to follow.

Host Col_Ariens says:
All: That is their standard escape strategy.  Some local worlds do not have FTL sensors and they have no ability to track.  For us?  It is tough to say the least.

CIV_Capt_Marek1 says:
All: Quite an impressive display of flight skills.

ACTION: As the Cherokee sensors tie in, the movements of the vessel appear to slow down.  After a series of 30 jumps, the vessel exits the system.

Host Col_Ariens says:
CIV: That it is.  They are skilled and clever.  If they ever get weapons at our level I'd hate to think of what they could do.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Was that a thwarted attempt of a raid, or just testing a new maneuver?

Host Col_Ariens says:
All: At this point we typically lose them.  Your sensors seem to be doing a better job tracking them to be certain.  We typically can't track more than a few hundred billion kilometers.
CIV: Hard to say for certain, they usually don't hit this far in but they often come in to gather intelligence.  Get a bearing on a departing ship, get a warp signature to track it.  To be honest we're trying to put together intel based on what happens after.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
ALL:  Sort of reminds me of the Picard Maneuver, in a way.

CIV_Capt_Marek1 says:
Colonel: The presence of the USS Cherokee may have triggered this raid then... ::raises an eyebrow::

Host Col_Ariens says:
CIV: There are a dozen ships coordinating with traffic control at this point in time.  They do so on sub light communications to limit the range.  No, I don't think the Cherokee had any influence on it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  The Observer Effect, the act of watching something, changes it.

Host Col_Ariens says:
CEO: That is beyond possible.  The fact we are still able to see them is completely new.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Col Ariens:  ::Smiles:: It is just a scientist’s definition to explain away expected results.

ACTION: Patrol ships continue to pursue the unidentified ship.  After a few dozen of the jump turns, they jump into a small nebula about .25LY away.

CIV_Capt_Marek1 says:
All: Maybe the tactical computers of the Cherokee can get some useful data from the sensors readings, maybe some useful data to help our friends here to track the Uruk raiders.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All: ....when they don't occur.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: Pretty good flying, whoever they were.

Host Col_Ariens says:
CIV: That would be nice.
CEO: But in this case the unexpected results were on their side.  Well, we didn’t' expect to have the added sensor boost but they were pretty standard up until that point.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  I'm sure the ship's computer can create an algorithm to mimic or calculate based on probability the target vessel's next heading.

Host Col_Ariens says:
CNS: Chancellor Mosley called them water bugs.  Said there is an insect on your world that moves with that change of direction and randomness on some of your lakes and ponds.  I can't analyze the reference but I've seen randomness in nature like this so I understand the feeling.  Almost instinctual movements to make the hunter miss.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Colonel: But at some point, they must return to a regular point. If somehow we were able to spot the point... It would be a breakthrough in the process of putting this raids to an end.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Ariens: I'm familiar with that insect.  They always looked rather confused.  ::Smiles::

Host Col_Ariens says:
CIV: Indeed.  Each of their jumps puts our pursuers further behind until the signal is lost.
All: Were there any other questions about the center?  Did you want to see anything else?  Most of the rooms are just people entering data into computers outside of the main floor there.  Not much to see but still.

CIV_Capt_Marek1 says:
Colonel: ::nods:: It's been quite educational, Colonel.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Col Ariens:  Sir, Would you have recordings of previous alerts with this ship or the like?  We could provide that algorithm to your centers for use.  

Host Col_Ariens says:
CEO: This particular raider?  Unlikely, unless they completely altered its telemetry to disguise it.  That is the problem, their ships have a lack of physical similarity.  Only patterns we can detect are the gravity well Warp jumps and their unwillingness to risk capture.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Col Ariens:  Not this particular raider, but the like alert and the type of evasion that we witnessed, I'm sure there is a pattern the ship's computer can compute
Host Col_Ariens says:
CEO: Oh I am sure that can be arranged.  We've already received orders and sent them to storage facilities. anticipating the need.

Host Morat says:
All: Are we set here then?  I have contacted a local university and there is a gathering of students hoping to meet you if you are willing?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Col Ariens:  Excellent Colonel, and thank you the tour!

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  Great! I'm ready.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Ariens: I hope we didn't disrupt things here too much.  Thank you for everything.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::nods while making some mental notes on the recent Uruk raid::

Host Col_Ariens says:
All: Thank you for your assistance, it was an honor to meet you.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: I think we're ready.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Colonel: It was a pleasure.

Host Morat says:
::Steps back towards the entrance.::  All: That was a good display of how the defense fleet acts.  Hope that helps your understanding.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Morat:  An excellent display of coordinated defense.

Host Morat says:
All: The group that is looking to speak to you next is a mixed group of university students, mostly, with a few professors and interested civilians mixed in.  They have gathered in the Sierna Civic Center about 10 kilometers away.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: Let's go.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Morat: We will be the attraction of the show?  ::smirks::

Host Morat says:
::Leads the group to the transport and gets everyone inside.::  All: On our way.  This route should give you your first view of the Gelthata fields.

Host Morat says:
CIV: I hope it will be a two way show, enlightening for both, but in a way, yes.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Morat: It was a bad humorous remark, pay no attention to my so call funny remarks ...

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: Okay, I'll bite.  What is Gelthata?

Host Morat says:
CNS: It is the source of our planet's ability to develop, to put it simply.  Gelthata is a plant that reproduces and grows at a great rate, so great at times it even needs to be removed from areas, but it produces over 90% of the planet's oxygen, 75% of our food, and removes almost all of the pollutants that our industry emits.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  Interesting!  

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: Great plant.  As a food source, huh?  Commander Hull is going to want to try that.

ACTION: As the transport rises over a ridge, a dark "forest" appears on the ocean floor for as far as the eyes can see.  It is dark green with a lighter green leaf.  Fish and Siernans can from time to time be seen swimming among it.

Host Morat says:
CNS: For most of the time, yes, it is great.  Problem is it grows so fast that it overwhelms other plants in an area.  We have to work to ensure that it doesn't wipe out other forms of vegetation from time to time, including domesticated ones.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Morat: Interesting? ::points at the ocean:: Natural vegetal formation?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Looking out the transports porthole, the scene confuses the brain, with a forest underwater, with fish and Siernans swimming about::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  I did not expect to see what we are seeing of the forest, I'd never thought of seeing a forest living under the water, this is amazing!

Host Morat says:
CIV: Natural growth, but some of it is harvested by farmers.  The farmers move about so not sure if this area is cultivated or not right now, but that is not planted, no.  Not by us anyway.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Morat: Impressive...

Host Morat says:
CNS: I know you have expressed interest in swimming the waters.  If you do you can see the Gelthata close up.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
Morat: I'd like that.

Host Morat says:
All: In ancient times there were religions devoted to the plant, just to show how important it was to our people's development.

Host Morat says:
All: the Civic Center is actually entered through a clearing in this field.  You can see it just...about...now.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Morat: Like wheat 's influence on Human culture, for example.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Continuing looking out the porthole by his seat::

ACTION: A clearing suddenly appears in the forest, with many signs of recently removed plants and crews actively working to keep the area clear.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Sees the entrance to the Civic Center.::

Host Morat says:
::Landing the transport and docking with the airlock.::  CIV: Yes, not sure I've ever heard of wheat but most worlds have staple foods.  The foods that can be depended on in the worst of times.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Morat: Indeed.

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