USS Cherokee episode 806
SNW, by Steve Weller, Part 30
12105.23

Starring_
Steve Weller as Producer, and SO_Lt_Trix, PO_Clark, Frekthar and Matgol 
Zach Farland as CO_Capt_Daniels and OPS_Ens_Granger 
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull, TO_Ens_Tyler and TO_Lt_Lvor
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
The USS Cherokee has made contact with the raiders, who now identify themselves as the Artelek.  A meeting has been arranged between the Cherokee and one of the Artelek Guides, the societies leaders.

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CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::on the Bridge with the rest of the Staff, holding a PADD on his hand::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::On the bridge going over in his head what he'd like to say to the Artelek "Guide"::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::On Bridge, trying to get the Science Teams coordinated in the efforts to study the Artelek.::  Self: Yes, I could use a few of you in a more "active role", but I don't think that's going to happen anytime soon.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::On the bridge, at Eng1 Console, reviewing his finding of the Artelek ship architecture::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::At OPS tracking Frekthar's ship with the tracker we placed on board and comparing course with the one provided::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::On the Bridge, Tactical/Security console, monitoring sensors::

Host Frekthar says:
!COM: Cherokee: <Text> Guide Matgol is ready to greet you. He will send you our traditional greeting, please add your language response to the end.  It is protocol.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Captain!  Sensors show a ship detected at the rendezvous point, similar to Frekthar’s.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
COM: Frekthar: Understood and ready to comply.

ACTION: The Cherokee reaches the rendezvous.  A single vessel waits at the coordinates. One life sign is detected aboard.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
FCO: All stop, Mister Alvarado.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> OPS: Understood. Full stop now. ::punches buttons::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
TO: Be ready for anything but, I'm hoping expecting no trouble won't jinx us.

ACTION: The vessel sends the same message Frekthar sent, a 71 language repeat of the initial greeting.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
OPS:  Watching and waiting! 

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> ::maintains distance between the alien vessel and the Cherokee.::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: How would you like me to respond, Sir?

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Captain, Long and Short range sensors continue to scan, all clear.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: Text - We are the people of the United Federation of Planets, a coalition of worlds striving for peace.  Greetings.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Got it.  ::Texts the message forward to the representative from Artelek::

Host Matgol says:
@COM: Cherokee: Greetings Cherokee, it is an honor to make contact with another civilization.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::listens carefully::

INFO: All subsequent messages with the Artelek are as Translated through the Universal Translator.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Matgol: The honor is ours.  This meeting is long overdue.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Swivels his chair around to listen to Captain Daniels comm with the Artelek::

Host Matgol says:
@COM: CO: We were unaware that High Cultures were in this area.  In our history contact with them has been rare.  Are your people from this part of the Star Cluster?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Matgol: We are visitors in this sector of the galaxy.  We come from many different star systems.  Personally, I come from the Sol star system.

Host Matgol says:
@COM: CO: Frekthar has explained your societies makeup.  It is an unusual form of government, even more unusual than High Cultures.  It is intriguing.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Matgol: Would you like to come a board our ship to talk or would you prefer we come to you?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Scanning the stars sensors can detect within 5 light years.  Can not detect any planets around them large enough to support an atmosphere.::

Host Matgol says:
@COM: CO: My vessel is rather limited, I believe your vessel would be more workable.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Matgol: Would you like to come now or would you like some time to prepare?

Host Matgol says:
@COM: CO: I am ready as I will be.  It has been a long time since we made first contact.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
COM: Matgol: Stand by, we'll beam you right over.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Sir, from what we learned of them the first time, I'd suggest we meet in the Holodeck.  We can set it up so he can be more comfortable, lower the gravity where he is.  Plus make a Holographic translator, if you wish.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: Send a Tactical Officer to Turbolift one to greet our guests.  Escort them to Holodeck 1.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  That shouldn't be too hard to setup Sir!  

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Aye Sir! On my way! ::Logs out of his Tac/Sec Console and heads for the TL::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Clark and a few of your people have already been playing with a model.  She's a bad influence at times...

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO/SO: Let's do it.  Get it set up quick.  I'd like you both there at the meeting too.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Aye sir.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
SO:  ::Grins::  That she is! 

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: Find PO Clark and both of you report to the holodeck.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Enters the TL for Transporter Room 1::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Locks down Sci 1 and turns to the CEO.::  CEO: Ready sir?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: I'm not sure what to serve but, have someone set up the holodeck, a nice conference room, maybe some snacks?  Put out food and drink we like, let them get to know us that way too.

Host Matgol says:
@::Secures the ship for Transport to the Cherokee, preparing for the strange process.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  ::Stands after logging out::  Ready! After you ::Clears a path to the TL::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  I'm on it.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::TL arrives near Transporter Rm 1, exits and walks into the room, waiting for the Transporter Chief to make ready for transport::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Logs out of his station, passing it along to his relief.  Heads for the holodeck::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Steps to the Turbolift.::  *Clark*: Captain Marek is coming to escort you to the meeting with the Artelek.  Can I access your...what did you call it, "hand model" program you've been playing with?  It's going to do its job.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
*TO*: Have Chief Otis beam Matgol a board.  Slowly bring him to the holodeck, very slowly.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Transporter Chief nods at Lt. L'Vor, who gives the nod back, transporter targeting scanner is locked and transport cycle is started, beaming Matgol aboard::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::motions to the Turbolift with the SO::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Heads to the Holodeck::  FCO: You have the bridge, Mister Alvarado.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
<Clark> *SO*: Not like there's much to it.  But feel free, will be fun to see it in action.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Taps his comm badge for the universal translator, as Matgol's pattern forms in the matter stream::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> CO: Aye, sir... ::calls for the relief FCO officer and moves to the center of the Bridge::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Arrives at Holodeck 1::  Holodeck 1 Computer: Give me a conference room with cocktail type refreshments in a classic Starfleet decor and run when ready.

Host Matgol says:
::Materializes on the platform.  Hands start moving, which the Translator processes.::  Self: That was invigorating!

TO_Lt_LVor says:
Matgol:  ::Transport cycle completes::  Sir! Welcome aboard the USS Cherokee, I am Lt. L'Vor, Captain Daniels has asked that I escort you to the conference room in one of our Holodecks, you should be completely comfortable, if you would follow me Sir? ::turns and holds the doors open::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: The ship's interior had a gravity set at about .4 Gs, 4.128 to be exact.  That should be easy to set a small section up as.

Host Matgol says:
::Nods and follows the Tactical Officer.:: TO: Thank you.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
<Holodeck Computer>: OPS: Program is running, enter when ready.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Yes, I noted that when we were inside the Artelek ship ::Makes the necessary adjustments in the gravity controls::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Enters Holodeck and begins arranging things and putting food out and checking the bar::  Holodeck Computer: Give me a bartender to tend bar.  Make it a Bolian.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Clark's program might be a little rough.  She's an incredible linguist, but just can't grasp the Holodeck OS language.  Not as bad as her "people skills", but it is still a mess.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
Matgol:  ::Walking down the corridor to the holodeck:: Sir!  We should be there in a few more strides, I know that gravity is being set for your comfort.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: She had a few of your people help her though, so hoping it isn't insultingly bad.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Arrives at the Holodeck and enters, noting the nice work OPS has done in such a hurry too::  OPS: Things look good.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Thank you, Sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Should be fine, I'm not seeing any aberrations with the programming, and the configurations are showing compatibility with the OS.

Host Matgol says:
TO: Our way of life has made our preferences lower than most worlds, it is appreciated.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
*Clark*: Petty Officer Clark, apparently we have been tasked to escort Artelek. I'm on my way to meet you.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
<Clark>*: *CIV*: Yes sir, I am ready.  ::Said in Vulcan.::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO: ::Arriving outside the Holodeck, stands in front of the doors, which swoosh open, Lt. L'Vor stands to the side to keep the doors open while Matgol enters::  Sir!  Mr. Matgol arriving! 

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
*Clark* More emphasis on the first syllable... and more soft on the last word of the sentence. Otherwise, perfect.

Host Matgol says:
::Steps in.::  All: Greetings.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Steps out into the corridor and the Holodeck doors swoosh close, Stands at the door staffing the Captain::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol: Welcome to the Cherokee, I'm Captain Daniels.

INFO: A fairly accurate representation of an Artelek has appeared and is actively Translating.

Host Matgol says:
CO: Guide Matgol, representing the Artelek people.  I am here to ensure that all is as it seems.  It is hoped you can be invited to our home and see us for what we are.  But we must be cautious.  There are many threats in the vastness of space.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Looks at the Translator.::  CEO: Looks like she found some good help.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  PO Clark is doing some fine work!  

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol: Yes, many threats in space.  We need to talk about that.

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