USS Cherokee episode 800
SNW, by Steve Weller, Part 21
12103.07

Starring_
Steve Weller as Producer, Moultaire and SO_Lt_Trix 
Zach Farland as CO_Capt_Daniels and OPS_Ens_Granger 
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull and TO_Lt_Lvor
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
Absent 
Mike as EO_Ens_Sanosuke
Leave of Absence
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
The Cherokee crew is touring the planet Lessek from the air, viewing a planet literally filled with agricultural fields.

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Host Moultaire says:
All: Hope that launch wasn't too much, but we are under way.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Moultaire:  Can we do the launch again?  That was exhilarating.
 
SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Looking about the vehicle, wrapping up mental calculations of how many Gs we just pulled.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: It's okay.  Our Starship tends to rock around sometimes too.  ::Looking out the window::

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Looks out the window, looking for anything interesting::

Host Moultaire says:
CEO: That would take some time I'm afraid.  The launch mechanism requires a charging time.  In an emergency we can force load it, but that is rough on the environment.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Moultaire:  That is disappointing! But understandable.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: I'm pretty sure we could replicate it on board the Cherokee, Sir.  I'm already making some starting calculations on the launch...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Great!  Take some good scans for the modeling.  ::smiles with a thumbs up.::

Host Moultaire says:
All: As you can see about, the fields are well maintained.  Eighty percent of the land is in use each season, leaving the rest fallow to recharge and regain nutrients.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Looks around to the others as he listens to the conversation::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: It is all quite impressive.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Looking out the window::  All: It is very impressive, the fields just go out to the horizon, my compliments on your planet's operation!

Host Moultaire says:
All: In addition to laying fallow, before each planting there are fertilizers added, a mix of replicated and natural refuse of the farming cycle.

Host Moultaire says:
CEO/ CO: It is the result of hundreds of years of work, but we are proud of it.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: Picking crops seems like very hard work.

ACTION: Ahead can be seen the ocean.  On the shore are several large devices emitting steam.

Host Moultaire says:
CO: Yes it is, and that is just the start of the process.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: Are those machines on the beach generating energy or something?

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Looks out he window to see the devices on the shore. Looking over them, wondering what they do and how.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Moultaire: ::Looking at the seashore machinery::  Mr. Moultaire, are those irrigational units, or water conversion units by the shore?

Host Moultaire says:
CO/CEO: I was just going to get to that.  Those are hydration systems.  The salt water is boiled to hydrate the clouds and produce rain.  The salt is then returned to the ocean, maintaining the balance.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Looks to Moultaire as he explains the machines.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  Ah!  Making rain! Sort of like atmospheric converters Starfleet uses for colonization, seeding the atmosphere, but here seeding rain.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: Forced rain, imagine that.  It seems Lessek Prime has thought of everything.

Host Moultaire says:
CEO: Actually we got the process from another Federation World, Risa.  Their atmospheric controls are amazing and easily adapted to our needs.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Moultaire:  Risa?  That is the most controlled environment planet in the Federation, that is very interesting, from an engineering perspective.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Looks to the CEO and nods in agreement:: All: Agreed. Moultaire: What powers those machines?

Host Moultaire says:
EO: Lessar energy, for simplicity sake we often just call it Photoelectric.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Nods at the response:: Moultaire: I see.

Host Moultaire says:
All: Are you ready to return to orbit or was there more you wanted to see on the flight?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: I guess we've seen enough.  You mentioned something about a market place?

Host Moultaire says:
CO: Oh yes, The Market, wonder of the sector.  Definitely you need to see that.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Starfleet has it rated as one of the most complete markets in known space.  If you want anything, odds are you can find it here.  Well, in orbit.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Gee, I wish I needed something.  It would be fun to try and find it.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Tries to think of something he needs or wants.::

Host Moultaire says:
Pilot: Bring us back to the landing, please.

Host Moultaire says:
All: The market started from the Flella export.  Other worlds traded goods for it, often more than we could use directly.  Then we would trade those goods.  It just grew over the last several decades.

Host Moultaire says:
All: Along with the actual agriculture and the asteroid mining, it is a key part of our economy.  About 40% of our people's labor is utilized there.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: Is the market run by individual vendors or does one person or company run it?

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
Moultaire: What do you mine in the asteroids?

ACTION: The pilot glides the aircraft in for a landing next to the launch tower.

Host Moultaire says:
CO: Each vendor is independent, but the planetary council oversees the market and gives the licenses.

Host Moultaire says:
EO: Several minerals are mined there, it depends on which asteroid the miner leases the rights to.

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Nods::

Host Moultaire says:
::Stands and moves to exit the craft.::  All: Our people live in a cooperative state, we pool our resources towards making our society what we wish it to be.  The market is a big tool in that goal.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Unbuckles from his seat, stands when the aisle is clear and moves to exit the aircraft.::

EO_Ens_Sanosuke says:
::Waits for the others to exit the craft before exiting the craft.::

Host Moultaire says:
::Walks to the Transporter Station and starts putting in the coordinates.::  All: I was thinking the market next and then, once the "sight seeing" is done we can discuss the information you actually came for?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Disembarks the aircraft and moves to the platform:: Moultaire: Thanks for showing us the planet.  I know you don't usually do this.  We're grateful.

Host Moultaire says:
CO: I understand though, Starfleet's biggest "trade" want is information.  Giving you a tour is far easier than making a Ferengi guest happy, to use an example your people actually mentioned.

Host Moultaire says:
All: And honestly, your fleet is a good group to have as allies.  Especially as we move forward.  Your engineering and sciences have already helped our plan move forward, and we are happy to do small favors like this in thanks.

Host Moultaire says:
All: Are we ready to transport to the Market?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Moultaire:  Ready Sir!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: I believe we are.

Host Moultaire says:
::Engages Transporter.::

ACTION: The crew is transported into a smaller Transporter pad.  Through the glass walls can be seen many more transporter pads and beyond them large crowds of people moving through different booths.
Host Moultaire says:
All: Welcome to the Lessek Market, as we like to say the wonder of the sector.  If it is out there, it is in here...or can be quickly.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Rematerializes in Lessek's Market place:: Crew: Let's do some shopping.

INFO: The booths are filled with merchandise of many sorts.  Other booths have images on screens displaying larger objects not easily contained in a structure like this.  The sound of the crowd is mixed with advertisements, and the smells of many foods permeate the air.

INFO: The structure itself is very simple in design, but stretches out for hundreds of meters in each direction.

Host Moultaire says:
All: There are directories in the slots along the wall.  Do not forget to grab one, the area is a maze to those who haven't been here before, and even natives usually need help finding what they seek.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: Who do we pay for the directories?

Host Moultaire says:
CO: The directories are locked to the system.  They will not work outside of the market, and the Transporters will not let them be removed.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: So we rent the directories.

Host Moultaire says:
CO: Oh, sorry, I answered vaguely, they are lent, not rented.    There is no charge for them.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: I'm just teasing you.  I knew that.

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