USS Paula Greene, 10510.24
The Paula Greene has discovered the unidentified object approaching Trill to be a long range space craft, the crew of which was in deep stasis for the journey.  The crew has left stasis, and is now coming aboard to make official first contact.

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CO_Capt_McAllister says:
::on the bridge in his chair::  XO:  Have our guests been brought onboard yet?
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::stands from his chair:: CO: Not yet, Sir, I am headed to the shuttlebay to greet them now.
Loquetta_Inara says:
@::In Shuttle, trying to take it all in.::  Loquessi: Did you feel the acceleration?  That was intriguing to say the least.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
XO:  Understood.  I'm sure I don't have to remind you of the proper protocols.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
CO: Of course, Sir. ::strides to the TL:: TL: Main Shuttlebay.
CEO_Lt_Bishara says:
::sitting at her station watching the power grids and the distribution networks::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::taps his commbadge as the TL starts to move:: *Security*: Have two escorts meet me in the shuttlebay to greet our guests.
Shuttle_Pilot_Blane says:
::on final approach to the Paula Greene:: COM: Paula Greene: Shuttle craft Youghagany  Requesting permission to land.
Security says:
*XO*: Aye Sir, they're already there, ready and waiting.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::steps out of the TL, and heads into the shuttlebay::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
FCO:  Ms. Shilos, you may grant them clearance.
FCO_Lt_Shilos says:
::sitting at the helm on the Paula Greene's bridge:: XO: The shuttle is on final approach, would you like them to enter a holding pattern until you arive...  ::looks at the CO::
CEO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Sir, Power is holding and all grids look good.
Security says:
::Steps in behind the XO.::

Action: The Shuttle lands smoothly, and the crew moves to secure it.

XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::stands at ease, waiting as the flight crew does it's work::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
CEO:  Acknowledged Lt.  Nice work.  ::smiles::
Loquetta_Inara says:
::Rises anxiously, eager to see this ship, wondering how many strange things are to be seen.::
CEO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Thank you sir.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::waits at the hatch of the shuttle, and nods to a guard to open it::
Guard says:
::Opens the hatch.::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
FCO:  I'm going to head to the briefing room.  You have the bridge.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::steps forward, extending a hand in welcome:: Loquetta: Greetings, and welcome to our ship. I am Lieutenant Marsland, the second in command of the vessel.
FCO_Lt_Shilos says:
CO: Understood sir.
Loquetta_Inara says:
::Steps quickly toward the door, almost falling through the opening.::  XO: Greetings, from the people of Loquess.  I am called Loquetta.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::smiles:: Loquetta:  A pleasure to make your acquaintance.  Are you ready to see a bit of the ship, meet the Captain, and have a nice talk?
Loquetta_Inara says:
XO: Of course, that is why we volunteered for the mission to begin with!
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::smiles, and give the guards a nod to fall in behind:: Loquetta: Stick close to me then, and we'll head right this way.. ::walks slowly out of the shuttlebay::
Loquetta_Inara says:
::Follows eagerly, looking at the different technology.::  XO: It's so smooth and soft looking, almost like a home.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
::arrives in the briefing room::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::smiles:: Loquetta: What's your home like?
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::steps into the TL:: TL: Deck 2.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
*FCO*:  I'm sure the XO and our guests are on their way to the briefing room.  Please have all bridge crew head down here.
FCO_Lt_Shilos says:
*CO* Acknowledged Sir.
Loquetta_Inara says:
XO: Home is warm, but not as bright as your ship is.  Then again, our skies are not as bright as those outside the ship now.  We understand that this part of the galaxy is far more crowded then our own, but it takes some getting used to.
FCO_Lt_Shilos says:
CEO: Time to head out.  CTO: You have the bridge ::makes her way towards the breifing room::
CTO says:
FCO: Aye, we'll keep the ship intact.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::nods, and walks through the door to the briefing room::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Loquetta: Sounds lovely.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
::continues looking out at the stars and doesn't hear the door open::
Loquetta_Inara says:
::Enters.::  XO: What an incredible surface this has.  ::Reaching out to the table.::  It's so smooth and bright.
FCO_Lt_Shilos says:
::enters the briefing room from the other end and quietly takes her seat::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
::turns around as he hears an unfamiliar voice::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::smiles, and nods to the Captain:: CO: Captain, Sir, may I present to you Loquetta, of the Loquessi people.  Loquetta, this is the Captain of our fine ship, Captain McAllister.
CEO_Lt_Bishara says:
::hurries into the briefing room ad takes her seat::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
::smiles and extends his hand::  Loquetta:  It is a pleasure to meet you.  Welcome aboard the USS Paula Greene.
Loquetta_Inara says:
CO: Captain, it is a pleasure to meet you as well.  ::Extends the hand in imitation.::  And I bring greetings from our people.  I assume we are the first of our people to make it to this part of the Galaxy?
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::motions to them to take their seats, and takes his next to the CO::
FCO_Lt_Shilos says:
::stands formally and remains quiet watching the Loquessi carefully::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
Loquetta:  Everything seems to indicate that.  I'm sure you've got a lot of questions, so what I'll do is turn this over to Lt. Marsland who is very capable in answering any questions you might have.  Please, sit.
Loquetta_Inara says:
::Takes his seat, motioning for his companions to do the same.::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
::leans over and whispers::  XO:  Okay, you're on.
CEO_Lt_Bishara says:
::looks the new people over::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::nods to the CO and looks patiently at the Loquessi::
FCO_Lt_Shilos says:
::sits down and continues to watch the Loquessi carefuly.::
Loquetta_Inara says:
XO: First, let me explain a bit.  Our people built our ship, the first of it's kind, and we were the volunteers who were sent out to be the first explorers.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
::senses the excitement coming from their guests::
CEO_Lt_Bishara says:
::can sense the excitement from the guests and also the wonder of being on the ship::
Loquetta_Inara says:
XO: Considering that the nearest intact star to our system is over 100 Light years, the ship was designed to be able to cover the distance.  That's why we had the suspended animation, to make the journey and search bearable.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::nods, taking a few notes::
Loquetta_Inara says:
All: Of course we're assuming that the program continued, but we had a fear that we would be passed by later models of ships, as we assumed ships would get faster as time passed.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Loquetta: And you said you were... approximately 3,000 lightyears from here, am I correct?
Loquetta_Inara says:
XO: That is what our navigators reported, and since the stars are so different, I am inclined to believe them.
Loquetta_Inara says:
XO: Do many of the stars in this region have planets?
CEO_Lt_Bishara says:
::makes a few notes::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::holds up a hand briefly:: Loquetta: Are you looking for a place to settle, or...?
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
::enters some key information into his padd::
Loquetta_Inara says:
XO: Oh, do not worry, we have time.  But eventually, our world will need to relocate.  Unless things changed, in about 1000 years or so, though, so we do not expect to simply "flood" your systems.
CEO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self: My question exactly.
CEO_Lt_Bishara says:
::enters more information::
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
Loquetta: Why do you say your world will need to relocate?
Loquetta_Inara says:
XO: You see, our world was once far more normal, but ages ago, things changed.  A star went Super nova, and it spread through the region, reaching nearly to our own star.  The shock to the region threw our planet from it's orbit, and put it in orbit of the Nova which was, luckily, able to provide the energy we need.  But it is cooling.
CEO_Lt_Bishara says:
::raises eye brow::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
Loquetta:  You do realize that humans are not the only species in this quadrant?
Loquetta_Inara says:
CO: We did not know that, but it is not a surprise.  Until we met you, we didn't know if ANY other species existed.
FCO_Lt_Shilos says:
::sits quietly with her hands folded in her lap not entering anything into a PADD at all, in fact not even having a PADD but simply watching Loquetta's movements.  She angels her antenna at the CO but remains silent.::
Loquetta_Inara says:
CO: But if there's one, reason indicates there may be more.  And if there are more, as there are in this room, it is foolish to assume that those seen are all that are out there.
CEO_Lt_Bishara says:
::texts the XO::  XO: I think a better question is why and what do they actually want from us exactly.  I am curious, here they have warp capabilities but yet they put themselves in stasis??
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
Loquetta:  Yes, but just so you are aware, there are quite a few species out there that aren't so friendly.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::taps out a message to the CEO:: CEO: 3000 light years, Lieutenant.  And who knows, maybe their warp drive isn't all it's cracked up to be.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::glances up from the screen:: Loquetta: Yes... quite a few.  Perhaps we should ask what role you wish us to play in all of this?
CEO_Lt_Bishara says:
::taps out message tot he XO::  XO: I would like to see their warp drive for myself.
XO_Lt_Marsland says:
::doesn't look back down, as he waits for a reply::
Loquetta_Inara says:
XO: For now, we are just happy to learn that we are not alone, we ask nothing of you.
Loquetta_Inara says:
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