USS Cherokee episode 802
SNW, by Steve Weller, Part 23
12103.21

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 preparing to tour the Lessek storage for their "next stage".

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Host Moultaire says:
::In shuttle preparing to launch.::  All: We can see what we're looking to see soon.  Once we launch it is just a short trip.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::gets ready to depart.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::In the Klingon designed shuttle by the window::  Moultaire: I'm anxious to learn about this new level for your society you have been speaking of.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::In shuttle, looking about the area outside the shuttle.  Wondering how much effort they spend controlling the positioning of the orbital objects.::

Host Moultaire says:
CO: Certainly Captain.  We're moving now, so excellent place to start.

Host Moultaire says:
CO: Our world has moved most of its population from the surface to orbital stations in order to free up space for agricultural.  That has surrounded our space with a bit of...clutter.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Critiquing the airworthiness of the Klingon built shuttle while he buckles his seatbelt.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Moultaire: I assume your flight control officers are quite busy.

Host Moultaire says:
CIV: That is an understatement, sir.  We dedicate far too much effort to the act.  Which is why the push to what we are about to see started.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: Well, yes, if you're going to put most of your population in orbit of your planet it will tend to get crowded.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Moultaire:  Sir, from a socio-economic point, what happened to the citizen's property rights when they were re-located to the orbital stations?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Moultaire: ::nods::

Host Moultaire says:
All: What we are looking to do is consolidate the living areas into what one could call a "ring" around our world.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Moultaire: That's where I know you from!  The Living Ring articles from a few years back!

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Moultaire: How do you manage the commuting between the living areas and the surface of the planet? Another logistic nightmare.

Host Moultaire says:
SO: That is one of the names used for it, yes.  It is a ring around the planet where the population can live in comfort.  The outer surface will provide power through Photoelectric cells, and the inner surfaces towards the planet can be used for living space.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: That's quite an undertaking.  Is this what all the tritanium is for?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: There were articles about it in several journals a few years back.  Like a Niven Ring but around a single planet.  Not unprecedented, but not seen in known history of any galactic power.

Host Moultaire says:
CO: Yes it is.  the ring will be built over time, we've actually started but it will take a long time.  After all, it is a 20 meter thick ring, 100 kilometers wide, with 1000 meter walls on either side to hold in the atmosphere.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: There was a Dyson sphere found a few decades ago, but the entire living space was irradiated.  There's another theory that you could build a ring around a star, but around a planet would be quite manageable.  At least the theories were solid "on paper".

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
SO: Until the undisputable logic of facts shreds them into pieces.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: A project that size will take a tremendous amount of raw materials.  Some would say it's impractical but, I can understand your people's need for it.

ACTION: As the shuttle clears over a satellite, a large, flat object is being constructed.  It is as Moultaire described, 100 kilometers wide and currently about 1000 long, with a slight curve to it.  Thrusters can be seen keeping it in place.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  And decades to build!

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::squints:: All: Fascinating!

Host Moultaire says:
CO: Yes it is, but that is what we are gathering in the market.  We have about 20% of the total needed material, enough to make it livable in time.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Looks over the construction:: Moultaire: It looks impressive.

Host Moultaire says:
CEO: We hope to have the frame built in 5 years.  We can build the rings and build a smaller section for habitation, and then expand it as needed.  We don't need it complete right now.

Host Moultaire says:
All: We will build a "bucket", filled with atmosphere held in by centrifugal force, the same force that will provide gravity.  And build more sections as needed.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Moultaire:  Interesting buildout plan.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Moultaire: What is the expected lifespan of such building? Besides normal maintenance?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: I spent some time looking at the plans when the articles were about.  The math seems well founded.  Of course chaos theory can rear its head, but the field interactions are...fascinating.

Host Moultaire says:
CIV: With maintenance, the plan holds it should last for generations at least.  It is built piece by piece and can be repaired or replaced the same way.  Most of the stress will be on the "anchors" and thrusters.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Moultaire: Logical assumption.

Host Moultaire says:
CIV: Which will also need regular replacement, just like on a starship.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Moultaire: A very strict maintenance schedule then.

Host Moultaire says:
CIV: But less work than our current system, and less need for traffic coordination and far less fuel to keep it all in place.  We've been planning this for nearly 20 years, checking each step as we go.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Moultaire: That's where I spent most of my interest looking at your system, looking at the math behind keeping the thing in place.  Once you are in place, gravity from the planet should hold you fairly well in place.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Moultaire:  What is planned to compensate for orbital decay?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: We'll have to revisit Lessek to see your progress in another decade or so.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Absolutely Sir!  I will mark it in our schedule ::grins::

Host Moultaire says:
CEO: The thrusters do some, but the "anchors" as we call them are Tractor Beams locked onto mountains on the surface.  That way we can maintain our position and use planetary gravity and rotation to keep us moving properly.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: You do that ::Smiles::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Moultaire:  Ah!  Tractor beams!  That is brilliant!

Host Moultaire says:
CO: Our markets hopefully will still be here, I hope.  Just by that point we can trade for other goods we want or need.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Moultaire: Hate to bring this up, but have your society considered an alternative way of maintaining your economy and current development plants, if for some the reason the demand of your main crop gets reduced or ... disappears?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Takes Tricorder and starts scanning the material about the ship, trying to gauge the full amount.::

Host Moultaire says:
CIV: We are hoping that the market will become its own backup, if you get my drift.  Enough trade comes through here we could, if needed, survive as "middle men" if the agricultural base was to become unworkable.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Moultaire: I understand.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  And with the demand, it could quite possible become its own backup, from what we've seen.

Host Moultaire says:
All: The market has become as important as the farms to our people, honestly.  That is why we want to help with your mission.  The raiders hit many customers on their way to our system.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: Yes, I'm anxious to begin talking about the raids.  That is why we've come here but, thanks for the tour.  It was quite interesting.  You have a very unique world here.  You should all be commended.

Host Moultaire says:
CO: Thank you Captain, we are proud of what we have built, and what we are building.

Host Moultaire says:
All: I am taking us to my office now.  As Planetary Coordinator I have access to most of the information we have on the raiders, not that they ever make it to our system.  We've had more luck than most in identifying them at a distance and driving them away.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: We look forward to seeing whatever you have on them.

ACTION: The shuttle approaches and docks at a satellite and the door opens.

Host Moultaire says:
All: Once we depart the shuttle will return to it's docking station.  We can use Transporters again to move about if needed after.  ::Steps out of the shuttle and into the office.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Disembarks shuttle onto satellite and Moultaire's office::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Follows the group out of the shuttle::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::follows the group into the docking station::

Host Moultaire says:
::Activates a screen on the wall.::  All: I've had my people prepare a report of recent raider activity.  It is on the screen here.  If you will notice, they tend to avoid our system.

Host Moultaire says:
All: We have not learned what you truly seek, the location of their home base, but I think what we have found will help you immensely.  We know how to track them at up to 1 light year.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Looks at view screen:: Moultaire: Why do they avoid your system.  You have so much to offer and a lot of traffic.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Moultaire:  You can track them up to 1 Lightyear?  That is fantastic!

Host Moultaire says:
CO: We have learned to identify them before they strike.  Other worlds do not have access to our sensors, but we are able to see a pattern in their scans others can't.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Moultaire: Can you share that pattern with us?

Host Moultaire says:
::Brings up a new scan.::  All: While their Warp Signatures are not consistent, their method of implementation creates a subspace fluctuation that can be tracked.  And yes, we are willing to share it.

Host Moultaire says:
All: Others do not have the sensors to use it, and we don't have the extra ships to pursue.  But it might help you.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::grabs a PADD and makes some notes::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Moultaire: It definitely will help us help you and the worlds in this sector.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Looks at the pattern, walking up to the screen and points at a few scanners.::  Moultaire: Is this what you mean?  If I wasn't looking for a field interaction I'd have thought it was just background radiation.  Really faint.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  ::Looks intently at the screen::  Yes, if you didn't know what you were looking for, that is what you'd think you’re seeing.

Host Moultaire says:
SO: And that is the problem.  Sierna and Mileasaw have ships to pursue them, but they do not have ships that can scan this faint of a signal.  And as I said, our defense force is...limited in numbers to say the least.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: It wouldn't even take much to set the sensors for that.  3 or 4 sections sensor pallets should give us enough for a 360 view I think.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  ::Does the math in his head::  Aye!  That should do the trick.

Host Moultaire says:
All: The biggest issue is the signal disperses so fast the range is limited.  Once it goes about a light year it becomes part of the background radiation, but this will at least let you identify them before they attack.

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