USS Cherokee episode 816
SNW, by Steve Weller, Part 36
12107.18

Starring_
Steve Weller as Producer, and SO_Lt_Trix 
Zach Farland as CO_Capt_Daniels and OPS_Ens_Granger 
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
Absent
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull, and TO_Lt_Lvor
Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
The USS Cherokee has made first contact with the Artelek, a race that has lived within a hollowed out planetoid as they search for a new home world.

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CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::In his Ready Room sending a report and recommendations to Starfleet Command::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::On Bridge, reviewing reports on possible worlds for settlement.:: Self: Yes there are a few good choices, no that doesn't mean it will be easy.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::on his quarters, going through the latest Starfleet intelligence reports::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::At his station comparing Matgol's shopping list with the ship's supplies for CIV::  *CIV*: I'm almost finished, Sir.  Doctor Monroe says she has a load of supplies ready to go.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> ::doing some minor corrections to the Cherokee orbit around the Sphere::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
*OPS*: Very well, Ensign, If you need any assistance, I will do it gladly.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
*CIV*: Aye, Sir.  ::Goes back to work::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
*CO*: Captain, I've reviewed a list from Starfleet Colonization fleet.  I've got 3, possibly 4 potential planets that might fit the Artelek needs.  The fourth will take a bit of Terraforming.  ::Never liked that world.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
*SO*: That's great.  Hopefully one of them will do.  It would be nice if one were close by and ready to inhabit.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::finished with the reports:: Self: Nothing new... the usual paranoid analysis ... ::smiles at his own remark as he stands up and heads out of his quarters towards the Bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Returns to the bridge once report is sent::  SO: Now it's in Starfleet's hands.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
*CO*: Two within 12 light years.  Each of those is ready to go, once territorial claims are finalized with the neighboring worlds and powers.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Oh, you're here, yes sir.  A Colonization fleet could make short work of the job.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Takes his seat::  OPS: Have everything going to the planetoid set up in Cargo Bay 1.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> ::notices a .0000012 delay on the navigational control, so sends out a report to engineering. In the meantime, made some adjustment to compensate::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Relays the CO's order to Sickbay.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Crews have been sorting the data from the mission and preparing to send to appropriate experts.  Lots of data to go over, I think in that regards alone this was a positive mission.  The First Contact is just extra frosting on the cake.  Nice, thick, and chocolatey...

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: This was my first mission as Captain.  I'd like to think it went very well.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::takes the Turbolift and directs it to the Bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Our mission was to stop the raids.  We did that.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::enters the Bridge and nods to the officers there::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Yes sir.  But stopping the raids was almost more a catalyst than a result.  First Contact, finding such a unique star faring culture with millions of years of data to examine.  Sorry, I'm rambling a bit, sir.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Gentlemen.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CIV: Hello Captain Marek.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: Mister Marek, how are things proceeding with the supplies for Artelek.  We're gathering everything in Cargo Bay 1.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CIV: I assume you are very excited about all the information we have gathered so far.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::clears his throat:: CO: Err... I think I should go there and confirm the status on the preparations... ::if he were human, his face will be glowing red::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CIV: I was just telling the Captain that teams are combing over it.  Going to keep a lot of data analysts busy for a very long time.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
SO: You will have a heck of a time doing it, I presume.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Permission to leave Bridge and go down to Cargo Bay 1?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Well, I sent Starfleet our recommendations.  Everything is up to Starfleet and the Federation now.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: Permission granted.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::turns on his heels and rushes to the Turbolift::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> All: Mr. Marek is getting more human by the minute, don't you think? ::smiles::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
FCO: That would be a shame if it's true.  I like him the way he is.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::directs the Turbolift to Cargo Bay 1::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<FCO> CO: Well, don't get me wrong, I agree on that thought, sir... But lately, her reactions are getting more and more funnier... ::wonders if he has cross the line with the remark::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: Starfleet has a few choices but that's on how they proceed, none of me can think of a good reason we can't find them a home.  Like as soon as we can get them there.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::arrives to Cargo Bay 1 and engage some talking with the crew members dealing with the supplies::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: I just hope Starfleet and the Federation don't drag their heals on this one.  I'd like to see the Artelek get a new home sooner not later.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Aye Captain.  The resource scarcity makes time more pressing.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: I think I shall send Chancellor Mosley a message telling him his raider problem has been resolved.  Starfleet came through.  Wipe that smug look off his face.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Is there a towel big enough to wipe...er, never mind.  Yes sir, good thought.

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