Author: Steven Weller

USS Cherokee episode 908
Diametrically Opposed, by Steve Weller, Part 18
12309.27

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Chair_Farknack, and SO_Lt_Trix 
Zach Farland as CO-Capt_Daniels and OPS_Ens_Granger 
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull, Commissar_Melpaton and TO_Lt_Lvor
Leave of Absence
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
*Absent
None
After meeting with the Dia Chair and learning of an upcoming announcement in the Dia "Plan", the Cherokee crew and Commissar Melpaton have returned to the ship to regroup and discuss the situation.

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Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::In the observation lounge with the Arwen representatives::  All: I'm not sure what happened at the end there but, between the Chair and Harvin there seemed to be some friction there.

Host Chair_Farknack says:
@::On surface, transmitting to the populace of the Republic that an announcement is forthcoming and that all are invited to watch the activity. Then repeating the message on another news service. And then another.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::In Observation Lounge, sitting down with a nice cup of warm and creamy sweet drink and a melted "sandwich cookie" type cake.:: 
CO: I think that is an understatement, sir. There was some friction from the start. It almost combusted at the end...to expand your metaphor.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::In the observation lounge, enjoying some sandwiches that were on a platter in the middle of the lounge conference table::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Standing at the replicator waiting to order a macchiato::

Commissar_Melpaton says:
::Sitting to the left of Captain Daniels, enjoying a new found beverage, Vulcan tea::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Was I wrong for wanting them to argue?  That spat was the first time we saw something that wasn't perfect.  I'd sure like to hear more of it.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO/ CMSR: With your permissions, I would like to set up a group in a computer lab to try and analyze Heldon's announcement. Maybe see if it is really what the Chair claims, or more what the Console claims?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Good idea, do it.

Commissar_Melpaton says:
CO/All:  Captain!  I was certainly surprised at that outburst, and I'm leaning more towards a Federation Candidacy than a Dia one

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO/All:  Captain, that guard at the Library looked more like a special ops flavor, than just a security guard, which is a yellow flag for Tactical.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Nods, pulls up a PADD and sends orders to Clark and Metron to set up in the Computer lab, planning on handling the signal analysis herself but needing the language and history experts.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  It would seem that their only economy is their knowledge, of course they do have some impressive ship technology.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CMSR: We're flattered.  Frankly I'm just here to learn about these people.  Nothing was known about them.  This is a first contact mission for us on the Cherokee but, for you, you do have a decision to make.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Not a bad idea, could form a baseline on any analysis that we try to do.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Pauses.:: All: In my...and by my I mean the Symbiont's, experience it sort of felt like a clash between politicians and military types. Each has their own take on a situation and each thinks the other is fundamentally wrong. Doorty was...well involved in that sort of thing in his career.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: I'm hoping. I expect that from a digital end it will match up, I'm hoping Metron might catch some historical slips or, more likely, Clark catch some linguistics. But it might be grasping at straws.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  It’s a wonder you keep their ideas and opinions from your own, my compliments!

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Theirs are a heavy influence on my own. A bit tempered by the damage to the nerves from the last host, but we've...is it I've? It works pretty well.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Do we think they will show us more worlds? Or talk about the "differing opinions" we just saw?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: I'm not sure seeing more worlds will do us any good.  They're only going to show us the good.  I'm more concerned about what Harvin said, is their whole belief system a scam?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  No worries Lt. Trix, you appear to have it all under control ::grins::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: It is a good question. But...is that something we can even ask? From a Prime Directive point of view?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: It seems Harvin broke our Prime Directive when he opened his mouth.  But, I guess you're right.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: That is true.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CMSR: Well, Sir, this is your show.  Tell us what you want to do next.  We can return to the planet and the Chair and Harvin, see if there's going to be a round two or stay here and watch the Plan Discussion from here?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: For what it is worth, both Harvin and Farknack seemed sold on their points of view. Unless one of them is a really good actor?

Commissar_Melpaton says:
CO:  Yes, Thank you Captain, from what I've seen, and what I have heard, I believe Arwen Candidacy for Dia Membership is almost a wash from becoming reality.  The Federation has far more to offer the people of Arwen Republic than what the Dia have - Knowledge is not a currency that I can even grasp.  Intelligence I believe is the next best topic for us at the moment.  

Commissar_Melpaton says:
CO:  I think we would be more comfortable and secure onboard your ship Captain, but the final decision is yours.  

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Melpaton: Well I thought we would learn more going to the meeting on the planet but, it sounds like you've almost made up your mind.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Yes, apart from the Dia ships that attacked us and your Diplomatic starship, socially and economically the Dia are falling short.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: They built their new empire out of this world. Have we asked what happened to the core of the old empire? What did they call it, Vomissa I think?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Yes, I believe that's what they called it.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: Just think it might be worth asking about. If it was once the heart of one empire, what is the world now? This thought would be easier to express if I knew what the old capitol was though.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: So what will it be?  Stay and watch the meeting on the monitor or go topside and see it live?  It would be a last chance to ask questions, Commissar.  And I think we would learn far more about them live than if we watch it on ... what did the call it?  Oh yes, television.

Commissar_Melpaton says:
SO:  Yes, it is just too broad a history to pack into a couple of hours visit, and then try to glean more information from an announcement

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Either way, I'd like to stay behind for the analysis. Seeing it live will make the digital study easier, if that is all right?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Er, watching the broadcast live. I guess seeing it live would be on the surface.

Host Chair_Farknack says:
@COM: Cherokee: Farknack to Cherokee, would your Captain and Commissar Melpaton  like to join us for the viewing in front of the statue? If so, you are welcome. Just let us know how many and we can Transport you directly here, or we can send coordinates?

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