USS Cherokee episode 814
SNW, by Steve Weller, Part 34
12106.27

Starring_
Steve Weller as Producer, and SO_Lt_Trix, and Matgol 
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
None
Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
The crew of the Cherokee is making contact with the Artelek people, entering their homeworld inside  hollowed out planetoid.

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Host Matgol says:
::With the delegation from the Cherokee, leading them to the presentation of the people.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Walking along with Matgol and the Guides::  Guides: This place is truly amazing.  When you do find a permanent home world, what are you going to do with Artelek Minor?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::moves along with the group watching the huge construction::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Walking with the Away Team and Matgol and the guides, Isaac is looking around the inside of the planetoid as a little child in a candy store::

Host Matgol says:
<Guide Elthar> CO: That has long been debated, but most of us feel that it will be best to salvage what we can from here, and then use it to build our new homes.  The empty shell can continue its trip about the galaxy, or find a new orbit about a star.  But our people long for daylight on their faces again.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
@::On the bridge maintaining a tactical footing with the senior staff off the ship::

Host Matgol says:
Elthar: That is the likely way, but some may choose to stay home.  Many have stated that is their desire, and it remains their right.
  
SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Following along, trying to get scans of the area about for future study.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Elthar: I don't blame them.  Sunshine is great.  Living in a starship, we miss it too.  But, not to the degree you and your people do, of course.

Host Matgol says:
<Elthar> CO: I believe it.  But the desire for it is a large part of why so many of our people turn to travels.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Elthar:  Sir, excuse me, but from an engineering perspective, which is my expertise, how is food grown when it is night - perpetually?  

Host Matgol says:
CO: We miss strive for the promised time, the time of light.

Host Matgol says:
CEO: The fusion plants power lamps configured to give the plants the energy they need.  It is not the most efficient, but it is what we have to do to stay alive.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Elthar:  ::Nodding in understanding::  Ah, the fusion plants - yes, yes I see ::Returns to looking at the surroundings::

ACTION: The group is led into a well it studio with cameras catching the group from all angles.

Host Matgol says:
People: People of Artelek, I introduce to you the latest society to make contact with us as equals, these are delegates from the United Federation of Planets.  Welcome them to our world!

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Respectfully nods towards the cameras::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Smiles for the cameras::  Matgol: If I'd known there would be cameras I'd have combed my hair.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Turns, looks towards the cameras, smiles and waves tentatively.::

Host Matgol says:
All: These cameras are making this meeting visible to all our people.  I have instructed one camera to be focused on your translation image so your expressions may be understood.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::don't like much to be exposed, but still tries to adopt a formal gesture and pose for the cameras::

Host Matgol says:
All: We are happy to greet our guests and welcome them to our friendship and embrace.  May our paths keep moving on the same vector in harmony.

Host Matgol says:
CO: Captain, would you like to make greetings?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Nodding in agreement with Matgol's Statement to the Artelek Minor civilization;:

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol: I'd be honored.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: On behalf of myself, my crew and the United Federation of Planets I thank you for your warm welcome.  I see this as a beginning for you, us and all the folk in this sector.  Soon, we'll have you trading with your neighbors and we are going to help you find a new home world too.

ACTION: Screens light up behind the cameras showing gatherings of Artelek people in many areas watching intently.

ACTION: A few of these people step forward and begin signing.

CIV_Capt_Marek3 says:
::notices the crowd::  ::whispers:: All: Wow, we are having our 15 minutes of fame inside this sphere.

Host Matgol says:
<Translator> All: Multiple ways of saying welcome in more words or less.  A few have asked a derivative of "how can one trade with those who cannot speak?"

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  ::Whispering::  What an honor this is, it is practically surreal!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: We plan on teaching others the way to communicate with you, just like we have learned.

ACTION: The people who have stood forward turn and discuss the answer with their compatriots.  The amount of signing increases rapidly.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Watches intently at the monitors::

Host Matgol says:
<Translator> All: the People appear excited in a good way.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: The Federation is made up of many worlds all using various ways of communicating.  Your way will be the latest way.  Once everyone knows of you, the lines of communication will open for you.

CIV_Capt_Marek3 says:
::thinks:: ok, here we go... the classic question why the old captain has pointy ears...

Host Matgol says:
CO: As you have demonstrated, we look forward to learning.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol/All: I'm sure there is much we can learn from each other.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  Indeed!  

Host Matgol says:
<Quane> All: So we have heard, and we hope to share your gift of communication with what we can offer.  We do not have an abundance of materials, but we have traveled much and know how to do many things.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Quane/All: Exploration and sharing knowledge within the Federation is what we do.

Host Matgol says:
<Renfer> All: And we have seen much in our travels.  We have lived longer in this world than our ancestors lived on our world of origin.  Far longer I am afraid.

Host Matgol says:
All: Is there more you would like to say or would you like to visit our world and see who we are?  The people do not want to watch us discuss history, I am certain of that.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol: We would love to see more of this world.  The only thing left to say, for now, is thank you all for your hospitality.

ACTION: The people in the images all signal the same signs, "And thank you for visiting, we are happy to have known you."

Host Matgol says:
::As the images fade, steps forward.:: All: We would like to show you our Council chamber, where the four Guides work to establish policy and keep our people fed and as comfortable as we can.  There we can show you maps of our world, a brief bit of our history and give you a place to start.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol: That sounds like a good plan.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All: Aye!  

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