USS Cherokee episode 808
SNW, by Steve Weller, Part 32
12106.13

Starring_
Steve Weller as Producer, and SO_Lt_Trix, 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 is approaching the location given for the Artelek home.  While sensors are very limited, it is hoped that once the ship clears the nebulas they will get a better view.

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TO_Lt_LVor says:
:: On the Bridge, at Tactical monitoring what he can on LRS/SRS and Internals::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::On Bridge, working sensors, trying to find a focus through the disturbance.:: All: It seems to be getting less dense, we might be near the end.

TO_Ens_Tyler says:
::On duty, making security rounds through the crew residential areas of the ship::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::On the Bridge, monitoring the readout of the Master Display Board in Main Engineering::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::On the Bridge, just trying to look busy::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::In his Ready Room, going through crew logs::

ACTION: the Cherokee passes through a nebula cloud.  Sensors can now detect a small rogue planetoid, about 2/.3 the size of Earth.

Host Matgol says:
::In guest quarters, looking through the fogs that made travel through this region of space so much more difficult.::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
ALL:  Just entering a nebula cloud, sensors detecting a small rogue planetoid, about 2/3rds the size of Earth.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: Confirmed, explains the gravity wells detected on sensors.  But it isn't exactly a normal rogue planet...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  Sensors and computer analysis confirm no orbital path, a complete rogue.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*CO*:  Captain to the Bridge

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  Tactical sensors reading a lot of construction on the surface, no life forms...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  A lot of photoelectric cells, hydrogen scoops- same configuration as our Brussard Collectors, and very large thrusters - non-active.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: Well there is an orbit, but it's a galactic center centric one.  Not quite as I'd predict but still.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Enters bridge::  CEO: You need something?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Sir, sensors are picking up a lot of what appears to be ship construction on a rogue planetoid in the nebula that we just left.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Sir, there are photoelectric cells, hydrogen scoops, large thrusters that are inactive, and the planetoid is on a galactic core orbital path.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Ship construction as in making the planetoid into a ship...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Looking at the Captain with a blank expression while Lt. L'Vor gives greater detail of the sensor scans to Captain Daniels::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Sir, this is strange, there are no life signs registering.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: Something isn't right though, the mass of this thing is way lower than a nickel Iron planetoid should be.  I'm not detecting said core, the thing is hollow.

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
::approaches to tactical station and overlooks the screen::

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
TO: Intriguing...

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Should we bring our guests to the Bridge, sir?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Well, they are travelers, why not make a ship out of a planetoid?  Very ambitious undertaking.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Yeah, ask him to join us.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
TO: Set for a deep scan, I'm detecting atmosphere, power sources, even some pollution inside.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CIV:  All this construction, and no life forms? Fascinating!

SO_Lt_Trix says:
*Clark*: Could you escort Guide Matgol to the Bridge, please?  We've gotten to the homeworld...we think.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
<Clark> *SO*: Gotcha boss, be right there.  Permission to enter the Bridge when I arrive?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
*Clark*: I told you like 20 times, you have permission for duration of this mission.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
TO: Either totally automatized construction method... or a very effective life signs masking.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: I think they're inside the planetoid.  Filtering scans to get through the crust.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
SO: Enabling deep scan of the planetoid, commencing now.
All:  ::His eyes focus and refocus on the sensor display::  Deep sensor scans reveal, 20 million life signs internal to the planetoid, 40 kilometers beneath the surface, showing immense void - the Planetoid is hollow! ::Looks up from the display::

Host Matgol says:
::Enters the Bridge behind Petty Officer Clark.::  All: It seems we have arrived home.  Welcome to Artelek Minor.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
All:  Sort of a balloon, to give a visual of what the deep sensor scans are reporting.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Sounds pretty smart for a nomad species, take your home world with you.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol: Welcome to the bridge, Guide Matgol.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::nods to Matgol.::

Host Matgol says:
CO: It was a necessity, forced by the death of our home star.  It was the only way to get everyone off world.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol: Are all your space craft inside the planetoid too or are they on... away on business?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  Interesting, and a great engineering feat and prowess.

Host Matgol says:
CO: Many are home, some are away.  We put out word to stop raiding, but it will be a while before all can make it back.  We do not have the Warp velocity capability your people do so it takes time.

Host Matgol says:
CO: But long ago we knew our star was dying.  We knew we had a few hundred years, which isn't long in Cosmic terms but long enough to work a viable solution.  We took one of the moons in our star system, hollowed it, and built thrusters that allowed us to break its orbit.  Set it on a course about the galaxy to find a new home.  It took nearly 200 years to build but we have been living this way ever since.  Passing through space, looking for a new home.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Self: Yes, I can see how that would make you feel young again, shh!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol: Perhaps the Federation can assist you in finding you a new home.

Host Matgol says:
CO: Perhaps, and I hope that is so.  It was long ago believed finding others who could communicate with us was the key.  And it seems you are able to do so.  Perhaps this is the way.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol: Now that we have the communication problem licked, we can share the knowledge of your language with others, maybe find a suitable planet in this sector.

Host Matgol says:
CO: If you can broadcast on a frequency of 6 megahertz we can get you in orbit and open a path to the center, if you would like to visit us.  It will require a shuttle, unless your Transport capability can pass through 40 kilometers.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol: A shuttle will be fine.

Host Matgol says:
CO: That would be appreciated.  Even if you cannot help us find a world, at least being able to communicate will be a great help.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS/FCO: Six megahertz, Mister Granger.  Take us in when able, Mister Alvarado.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Aye, Sir. Changing broadcast frequency.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Matgol: Your planet seems to be travelling faster than the mass of your planetoid and gravity should have you going.  So you must have some propulsion available, right?

Host Matgol says:
SO/ All: Yes, if we travelled at same speed as the other star systems we would only see one portion of the galaxy.  We use the thrusters to alter our course and keep us moving fast enough to explore.  They are fueled by hydrogen we collect.

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