USS Cherokee episode 815
SNW, by Steve Weller, Part 35
12107.11

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 USS Cherokee crew is touring the Artelek homeworld, trying to make the contact lead to a closer relationship.

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CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::squints his eyes, trying to avoid the camera flashes::

Host Matgol says:
All: We can start our tour in the control center.  It is the area the Guides meet to help keep everyone doing what we need to survive.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::With Matgol and the other Guides:: Guides: Is that where your council chamber is?

SO_Trix says:
::Nods, still trying to get a good feel for this place and its people.::

Host Matgol says:
CO: Yes, that is what it is called for lack of a better term.

ACTION: As the crew walk into the room they see it is actually an entrance into a large sphere.  The pathway before them continues, dimply lit, into the otherwise dark room, fading out in the darkness.  To each side another path runs, apparently around the outer edge of the sphere.

Host Matgol says:
Computer: Activate planetary coordination center.

ACTION: As the lights go on it becomes apparent that the sphere is very large, hundreds of meters across.  Around the outside are consoles that are slowly coming to live.  Once active they show data on the city corresponding to the point on the sphere representing the real inner part of the hollow planetoid.  Lights on walkways circle and cross the room at many levels.  Cool, recirculated air blows about and small pods are arranged to move viewers about.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::thinks:: This is getting interesting.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Looking around inside the large sphere completely amazed:: Guides: This is most impressive.

Host Matgol says:
All: From here we can monitor news feeds from any source on the planet.  We can also collect information on temperature, oxygen levels, power usage, just about anything we need to know if the city is operating as expected.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Matgol: I assume this requires a lot of maintenance...

Host Matgol says:
All: We can also reverse the readings to get conditions on the surface, including scans of the surrounding space, if needed.  Honestly our sentinels gather most of the external information we need.

Host Matgol says:
CIV: Some, but it is not that complicated.  Sensors send the data to our center and we just display it where it is needed.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Matgol: I'd guess the...inverted nature of your habitable area make constant monitoring necessary.  If the temperature or oxygen goes off, simple air pressure won't be enough I'd guess...

Host Matgol says:
All: From here we can ensure we have a stable world.  The information gathering isn't difficult, but as noted the use of the information requires a lot of our resources.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Guides: You must be doing something right to have been in here as long as you have.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Guides: Would you be okay if we were to take images and scans of your world?

Host Matgol says:
CO: It is that or cease to exist.  We have no other way to transport our people and keep them alive.  Our ships couldn't carry a fraction of our people.

Host Matgol says:
CO: Imaging is quite all right.  I do not think we have anything to hide.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol: Thank you.  It's just I know my people will be just as curious about this place as we are.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Matgol: Your technology is impressive.

Host Matgol says:
CO: I understand, explorers curiosity is as important as their air and food.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO/CEO/CIV: Let's get all we can on this galactic wonder.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::nods:: We will have tons of data to report. ::smiles::

Host Matgol says:
CIV: I wish you could have seen it in the days before exodus.  We simply do not have the resources to maintain most of what we have.  We have records and plans for technology that none of us have used in millions of years.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Aye Captain, I'll send a mission to the ship to start scans as well. 

Host Matgol says:
::Walks over and touches a few controls on the nearest console.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Matgol: well, it is an extraordinary example of adaptation and survival.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol: I bet my people will want to see that.  And, if there's anything not working that you would like to see repaired, I have crew that are very good, like Mister Hull my CEO.

ACTION: The outer shell of the room changes to show images of ships and technologies in action.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Self: It's like a planetarium in here.

Host Matgol says:
CO/ CIV: I thank you, but repairs are not the issue.  We simply do not have the material to build them or energy to power them.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol: We might be able to provide materials and an energy source capable of doing the job.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Guides: However, it might be easier to just find you a planet to call home.

Host Matgol says:
CO: That is correct.  With a home world we would not need to use so much of our energy keeping the inner sphere alive.

Host Matgol says:
All: That has been the reason our Sentinels have spent so much effort seeking resources.  We need to gather what we cannot produce here to survive.  It is the only way we know to make up the difference.

Host Matgol says:
::Hits a few more controls.::

ACTION: the sphere now shows a planet orbiting a darkening star.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol: Well, we are very grateful you have stopped the raids on other ships.  If you do need something, I'll do my best to get it for you.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Matgol: I wonder what planet is that?

Host Matgol says:
All: This is our homeworld.  Just before we abandoned our world.  Our star was dying.

Host Matgol says:
CO: That will help immensely.  Our store of supplies couldn't last more than a few weeks without supply runs.  Even if we found a world suitable we couldn't get more than a fraction of our people there before the supplies ran out.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol: Whatever you need... just ask and we'll do our best to get it.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Pulls out PADD and starts trying to establish a link to the Cherokee's database.::  CO: I'm going to see what we have on record for uninhabited planets within range.  Just having a bit of trouble establishing the link direct.  Need to do a double jump with a boost from the shuttle... 

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Guides: There's a planet nearby with a marketplace that boasts they have anything you could want.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Good thought, sir.  That large of a market has to have enough supplies to make things work.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: We'll be returning to the shuttle and the ship soon.  I want to contact Starfleet and give them report.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Yes Captain, I think the planetary crust just makes the signal too week to link with the PADD.  Will be much easier from the shuttle.

Host Matgol says:
CO: Our trade resources are more...potential than actual.  But if there are those who want to trade for theoretical and plans for technology we might be able to make deals.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Matgol: That sounds good and we have a few bargaining chips of our own.  We'll get what you need so, make a shopping list.

Host Matgol says:
::Brings the consoles back to the original configuration, then pulls up a list of needs.::  CO: This is a list of what we need daily, and what we have on hand.  Mostly energy sources and a few medicinal goods, but other food options help a lot.  We mostly live on a processed lichen.  Not exactly a favorite of most.

Host Matgol says:
All: I could show you our food vats, if you like?  Again, not a delicacy but it helps us survive.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Guides: We might be able to help with the medical supplies from our own stock.  We never use that stuff.  No one ever gets sick or injured much.

Host Matgol says:
::Leads the group through the center passageway towards the far side.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Guides: And we can replicate more if you need it.  Give your list to Mister Marek.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Aye, sir.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
<Clark> CIV/ Matgol: We can set a link up for information transfer I think.  Our computers can now talk without need for a translator thingy...

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: I'd like you to oversee the gathering of their needs.  We may need to go back to Sierna, that's where the marketplace is, isn't it?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Indeed , sir. I am sure we could take care of that.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO/ CIV: Lessek was the trade world.  Sierna was the oceanic world, the pure democracy.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Sir.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
SO: Is that right? Me and my bad memory, my apologies.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Oh right, Lessek Prime.

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