Abertura Station, Episode 1 - 10412.09 "Children of the Phoenix"

Prologue: The station seems to have more than the usual amount of teal-uniformed officers today. Several Federation scientists have recently transported to the station, in anticipation of the anomaly that is reputed to be appearing in Hais V space.

The Palma Tahn - a Bajoran Freighter - has arrived carrying the Children of the Phoenix, a small sect of Bajorans that follow an obscure prophecy contained within their ancient scriptures. They are currently in orbit, holding position above Abertura Station.

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CEO_Burke says:
   ::on his way to C&C to start the science monitoring... not all that excited about it all::

General_Ranuck says:
   ::Monitoring the air traffic control table on the second level::

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   ::paces in C&C and wonders how the station got so crowed fast::

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
   ::Sitting with his legs dangling on the second level of the C&C::

CEO_Burke says:
   ::arrives in C&C and looks around at the assembled hooligans::

Palma Tahn says:
   COM: Abertura Station: This is the Palma Tahn, requesting transporter clearance. We have 10 to beam down. How many can you handle at once, Abetura?

CEO_Burke says:
   ::starts to head towards the engineer console and stops in his tracks, takes a step backwards and makes a turn for the science stations, his shoulders slumped and looking dejected::

XO_Azhure says:
   :: Leaves her quarters and goes up one level to the C&C.::

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   COM: Palma Tahn: How long do you wish to be on Abertura? I thought you wished to see the event as it unfolds?
CEO_Burke says:
   ::walking up to the unfamiliar station, he activates it and starts a diagnostic on the sensor systems::  Ranuck: General, are your ships prepared to party line their sensor data down here?
Palma Tahn says:
   COM: Abertura: We are unsure of exactly when the appearance of the anomaly is going to be ... it could be hours, it could be days. We are monitoring nearby space for any anomalous readings, as i'm sure you are too, but we do not know how long we'll be in orbit.

General_Ranuck says:
   CEO: They are prepared... just make sure your systems are as well!

XO_Azhure says:
   ::Steps off the lift and enters, looking around.::

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   COM: Palma Tahn: Then we shall monitor the anomaly area and we offer our hospitality to you.

CEO_Burke says:
   Ranuck: I armed the sensor processing programs with bat'leths, just in case they need to have a "discussion" with the data coming in.  ::smiles, liking his little comment, maybe this wouldn't be all bad::

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
    CEO: Let's keep an eye on this thing.

XO_Azhure says:
   :: Steps over to M'Tor.::

CEO_Burke says:
   CO: Sure, sure... why not...

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
   ::Calls down::  CO: Captain?  Have you briefed the Bajorans on our Jem'Hadar co-habitants?

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   CSEC: Let's hope they actually read about Abertura... or they will be surprised won't they?

Palma Tahn says:
   COM: Abertura: Very well, we shall begin sending our passengers down in groups of four - the Vedek is very keen to take a look around the station, so he tells me.

Palma Tahn says:
   COM: Abertura: Palma Tahn out.

CEO_Burke says:
   ::finds a chair and settles into it... this might be a long day::

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   XO: Meet the Bajorans Commander... and have them meet Yokati'Clon FIRST!  ::grins::

CEO_Burke says:
   ::noticing the diagnostic has finished, he brings up the area scans::  Self:  Ooo, look, slightly heightened levels on stellar dust... fascinating... ::sighs::

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
    Ranuck: General?  How are friends in orbit behaving?

XO_Azhure says;
   CO:  Hmmm... I thought door greeter was the captains’ job.  I was planning on heading out here to meet with the Saladians.

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   ::grunts:: XO: You are right of course.  

General_Ranuck says:
   CO: How would you feel, stuck in orbit babysitting Bajorans?

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   *Yokati'Clon*: Meet me at the transporter room ... we have some visitors arriving.

XO_Azhure says:
   CO:  I should be back fairly soon... unless you want to change jobs?

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   ::nods:: Ranuck: Agreed General.

CEO_Burke says:
   Ranuck: General, let's go ahead and make the sensor connections... 

Action: The Palma Tahn requests co-ordinates for transport.

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   ::moves back to the transporter room::

General_Ranuck says:
   ::Growls down at the CEO::  CEO: Do you want me to hold your hand while you do that?  Contact the ships!

YokatiClon says:
   ::Looks over at the captain with a brow raised and stands to join him.::

Action: Having received the co-ordinates, they begin transportation, beginning with Vedek Kirrell and three other Bajorans.

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   ::sees the Bajorans arrive:: 

XO_Azhure says:
   :: With a nod to the group, she heads down for the hanger to meet up with a small group of Haisians.::

Vedek_Kirrell says:
   ::after a second of orientation, steps off the transporter pad and looks at the two waiting for him, with a mild look of surprise.

CEO_Burke says:
   ::looks up at the General:: Ranuck: Nah, last time we held hands yours were so clammy...   ::taps the console and sends out requests to begin the data connections::

YokatiClon says:
   ::Watches as the people begin to arrive.::

General_Ranuck says:
   ::Thinks he needs a drink::

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   Vedek: Welcome to Abertura Station. I am Captain M'Tor

Vedek_Kirrell says:
   ::approaches M'Tor:: CO: Greetings, and may the Prophets smile upon you.

XO_Azhure says: 
   :: With a nod to the CVO she steps into the Antigrav transport::

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
    ::nods:: Vedek: And to you. 

Vedek_Kirrell> ::looks at YokatiClon with a curious expression::

CEO_Burke says:
   ::watches as the data starts to come in, showing... well go figure... slightly elevated stellar dust levels... woo hoo::

YokatiClon says:
   :: Stands still, returning Vedek´s look with stoicism.::

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   Vedek: We have a unique station here and we have prepared quarters for you while you are waiting. We have our C&C monitoring the area as well.

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   Vedek: This is Yokati'Clon, our First.

XO_Azhure says:
   :: Starting up the vehicle, she glances down at the coordinates and makes her way away from the station and the city.::

YokatiClon says:
   ::Nods a greeting, the most she concedes to.::

Vedek_Kirrell says:
   ::inclines his head to Yokati'Clon:: YokatiClon: Greetings, YokatiClon. May the Prophets smile on  you also.

Vedek_Kirrell says:
    CO: You are very kind to play host to us here at Abertura Station.

Vedek_Kirrell says:
   CO: I am very keen to look around.

XO_Azhure says:
   :: Suddenly sneezes.::

Action: Four more Bajorans beam down, and step off the transporter pad, standing patiently as the Vedek speaks to the Captain

XO_Azhure says:
   ::Reaches up to rub the bridge of her nose::

YokatiClon says:
   CO:  Shall I show these people to their quarters?

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   Vedek: We have 16 levels and 9 sublevels... we will maintain our tour to the 16 upper levels.
Vedek Kirrell says:
   CO: Understood Captain. We do not wish to be a hindrance during our stay.

Action: The last two Bajorans arrive, and step down to join the previous four. They are all dressed in bright red, although the styles of dress vary.

XO_Azhure says:
   :: Since the station was a distance outside of the city, she does not have to go as far as she thought. Brings the vehicle to a stop outside the fence of a large one story building.::

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
   ::Stifles a yawn and scratches his nose.  This is exciting::

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
    Bajorans: Welcome all to Abertura.

CEO_Burke says:
   ::watching the sensor readings from all sources::  Self:  ooo... a rogue electron

Action: The Bajorans incline their heads politely, their hands clasped before them.

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   Bajorans: We shall now begin our tour.

XO_Azhure says:
   ::Climbs out of the APT and approaches the gate.  Seeing a bell and rope, she rings it.::  Interesting.

YokatiClon says:
   :: Stands waiting.::

Vedek_Kirrell says:
   CO: Oh, Captain ... you ARE monitoring for the anomaly, correct?

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   Vedek: Correct.

Vedek_Kirrell says:
   ::smiles ruefully:: CO: We have waited long for this event - we do not wish to miss it.

XO_Azhure says:
   :: A group of Haisians come out and step through the gate, closing it behind them with a quiet greeting.::

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   Vedek: Our staff are outstanding, we will find it. 

XO_Azhure says:
   :: Returning the greeting, curious about the building, she motions the 8 of them into the APT.::

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   ::walks to the C&C:: All: This is the Command area where we are monitoring the area.

Palma Tahn says:
   COM: Abertura: We have finished our transportation. Commencing standard orbit.

YokatiClon says:
   :: Follows the group. Hearing a comm, she moves to her station.::

YokatiClon says:
   COM: Tahn:  Acknowledged.

CEO_Burke says:
    ::turns, and seeing the tourists, waves and smiles, smiles and waves, all that good stuff::

Vedek_Kirrell says:
   :: looks around with great curiosity, as do the other Bajorans, speaking in hushed, whispered tones about this and that::

XO_Azhure says:
   :: Starts up the vehicle, finding the groups silence... different.::

Action: One of the Bajorans steps over to the CEO and smiles in greeting.

CEO_Burke says:
   ::thinks 'whoa, personal space bub' but just returns the smile uncomfortably::

Myiah says:
   CEO: Greetings.

XO_Azhure says:
   :: Heads back to the station, maintaining the silence.::

CEO_Burke says:
   Myiah: Um, hi...

Myiah says:
   ::smiles, and bats her eyelashes twice:: CEO: You must be Commander .... Azhure?

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   ::steps back and lets the Bajorans look around::

Vedek_Kirrell says:
   CO: Captain ... a word?

CEO_Burke says:
    ::almost bursts out laughing but somehow holds it together, just hopes that Powers didn't hear that one::  Myiah: Um, no.. I'm Lieutenant Burke, Chief Engineer around these parts.

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   Vedek: Yes?

XO_Azhure says:
   :: Turns back up the pathway to the station with her quiet group and heads for the hanger.::

Vedek_Kirrell says:
   CO: Captain .... we are ... uncertain of what may occur when and if the anomaly appears as the scriptures have foretold. The texts referring to this event on Bajor are specific about the time - to within days - but their description of what actually happened is .... cryptic, at best.

YokatiClon says:
   ::  As the captain does not request her back, returns to her usual work. ::

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   ::nods:: Vedek: My First Officer has requested information from the inhabitants of this planet. We shall see if we have any new information.

Myiah says:
   CEO: My apologies .. I am unfamiliar with Federation command structure ... are you important, then?

XO_Azhure says:
   :: As she turns off the engines, she steps out and waits for the group.  With a nod to CVO, she motions them toward the stairs leading into the stations entry way. ::

CEO_Burke says:
    Myiah: Nah, they just keep me around to spruce the place up a bit.  You know, add a little color... that spark of life.

XO_Azhure says:
   :: Leading them up the stairs, wonders what M'Tor will think of this group. ::

Vedek_Kirrell says:
   CO: I would speak with them also, if that is possible?

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   Vedek: Absolutely.

CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
   Vedek: I invite the meeting.

Action: The Vedek smiles in thanks, as the other Bajorans mill around.

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