@Summary:
The Andromeda senior staff has enjoyed an uneventful four-and-a-half day journey aboard the Champion, which has now arrived in orbit of the Caredonii Homeworld in the Zeta Ophiuchi system. The crew has been ordered to assemble in the transport room with all luggage for beamdown.

Summary:
Meanwhile, Doctor Andres Medina assembles the Iota station personnel scheduled for rotation.

~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "And All the Stars Fall" Mission 4 11211.17~"~"~"~"~"~

XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@::walks into the transporter room with a duffel bag slung over his shoulder::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::drops his duffel on the deck, he himself festooned with six medkits::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::waits in the transporter room for the rest of the crew to arrive::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::enters the turbolift, sporting a well-worn black pack::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::standing on the transporter padd, a large duffle on the ground at her feet. A selection of PADDs in a shoulder bag at her side.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
@::Brings a couple of containers into the transporter room and setting them down near the pad.:: CO: LtJg McQuade reporting for transport sir.  ::Straightens his jacket.::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
@Turbolift: Transporter Room.
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Strides quietly through the main station, eyes sharply watching for any personnel mission from their place::
Host Champion_OPS says:
@COM: Iota: Dr: Doctor, the Andromeda crew is assembling. We should be ready for your people in approximately ten minutes.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::watches the doors open and sighs, unsure of whether he's really ready for this::
Host Champion_OPS says:
@::Looks across the transporter room, trying to spot the grou's commander::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::finally adjusts his momentum forward and slowly makes his way out on to the deck::
Host Champion_OPS says:
@CO: Captain, do you have all your people here?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@~~~Aaron: Make sure you take good care of those kids!~~~
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
@::Opens his shoulder bag checking the engineering equipment one last time before they leave.::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::enters the Transporter Room::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@XO: Conor, is everyone here?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: An officer, a doctor, and a mother, had its conflicts, especially after only getting her family back together.  But leaving them with her brother-in-law was the logical thing to do.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@::takes a quick glance around the room::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@:: Did she note that logic had its own issues?  As a teenager, she remembered having many arguments with her father on that.  Quietly she stepped through the transporter doors and joined the others.::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::wanders off to the side, awaiting orders::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@CO: Looks like it, lets get this over with.
Aaron says:
@ ~~~CO: Good luck....have fun!~~~
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::waits for the XO to answer::  XO: Conor?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::sends his own mental farewell to Aaron, smiling to himself at how long they've known each other::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: She steps onto the padd between the counselor and her husband, her mental shields tightly in place.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
@CO: Looks like it, lets get this over with.
Host Champion_OPS says:
@::Waits patiently for the command staff to ensure they have everyone in place::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::taps his leg, but quickly stops, instead preferring to scan around the room for any clues from the crew's expressions::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@Champion_OPS: Looks like we're ready.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: quietly::  CNS:  Careful, your showing your age.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::pulls a tricorder from her belt and checks the charge then replaces it and smiles slightly::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
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CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
@::Content that he has packed everything he could manage to fit.::
Host Champion_OPS says:
@::Smiles widely:: CO: Great.  Preparing to transport. Please ensure everyone is on the pad.   ::Begins coordinating the transport with the Iota station::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::looks to make sure everyone is on the transporter pad::  Champion_OPS: Transport.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::chuckles:: CMO: I wear it proudly.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
@::Steps up on the transporter pad moving the small containers onto one of the pads next to him.::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::hops up to the pad as well::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: A touch of humor lights her eyes::

ACTION:
The crew materializes upon the trannsporter pad of Duckblind Iota. Perhaps the most apparent of first impressions, is Doctor Andres Medina, already eying them evaluatively, the sharpness of his eyes and spryness of his step already belaying his otherwise advanced years.

ACTION:
Beyond him, twelve Starfleet officers stand at attention, as if first-year cadets, waiting for the Doctor's word to board the transporter pad.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::steps off the padd::  Dr: Dr. Medina?
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Steps forward, extending his hand to the one he's already identified as the group's captain:: CO: Captain Knight, welcome to Duckblind Iota.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Dr: Thank you.  I suggest that before we are briefed, we get set up in our temporary quarters.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Steps off the pad moving the containers off to the side. Then moves up behind the Captain.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Stays in place as she looks the situation they will be working in over.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::shoulders her duffle and steps off the transporter pad looking around silently, Clearly forming an opinion of the local::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::picks up his duffel, rearranges the medkits and steps off the pad and out of the way:: ~~~CMO: I brought extra medkits.~~~

SCENE:
Their surroundings, at first glance, are almost undifferentiatable from the Champion's transporter room - both much more snug than the Andromeda's, but everything appears purely Starfleet/Federation.

SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::shifts his weight ever so slightly, watching Knight and Medina carefully::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: mentally nods::  ~~~~ CNS: Between us all, we should have what is needed.~~~~  :: Looks at him curiously:: ~~~~ Did you bring a low tech weapon?~~~~
Host Dr_Medina says:
CO: Indeed.  ::Takes back his unshaken hand and instead takes a PADD from the top of the transporter controls, extending that, instead, to Knight:: Out the door and to your left are the dormatory rooms. You'll find your room assignments here.  Briefing is in 15 minutes. Continue down the same hall for the briefing room. Map is included on the PADD.
Host Dr_Medina says:
CO: Until then, if you'll excuse me, Captain, the Champion has a limited time in orbit per protocol, and I need to get these fine people up and out of here.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Dr: Thank you doctor.  I look forward to your briefing.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~CMO: I have all my toys I had on the Huron, the ones Randi gave me. I keep in practice with my knives.~~~
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Conor, please make sure everyone knows where their quarters are.  ::hands Conor the PADD after looking where his and the CMO's quarters will be::
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Take a single step back and holds his hands behind his back, waiting for the Andromeda crew to depart::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Nods her head to the counselor and turns to join her husband as they take their things to their temporary quarters.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Right, CSO you get a room to yourself, CEO/SOPS: You get to share while I'm with the CNS. Drop your crap off and be back in 5 minutes.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
All:  Briefing is in 15 minutes.  I suggest you get set up in your quarters and head to the briefing room.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::starts heading towards his new temporary quarters::
Host Dr_Medina says:
::As the last of the Andromeda personnel clear the transporter pad, he pivots slightly on his heel, facing the general direction of the at-attention officers, then gives them a small nod::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::starts walking alongside Sierra and heads out the door::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~~CMO: I assume you and Ethan have similar stuff?~~~ ::follows Conor out into the corridor::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::all but ignores the comments of the sensitive-as-a-toilet-seat executive officer, save for the movement in the direction of the temporary lodging::

ACTION:
The waiting officers move silently to the transporter pad, the first six taking their places, and awaiting beamout.

CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
XO: Aye sir.  ::Grabs his bags and heads to his assigned quarters.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::moves towards the room indicated by the captain, dumping the duffle and pack on the bunk.  She draws a Padd from the shoulder pack and syncs it to the duckblind's computers then tucks it into a pocket of her lab coat heading quickly towards the briefing room::
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Watches as the first set are beamed out, then nods again, and the second set take the pad::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::arrives outside the door to their quarters and motions for Sierra to go in first::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Enters the quarters and places the small containers in the corner.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::enters the room, drops his duffel along one wall and settles the medkits next to it:: XO: We can sort who sleeps where later. ::rummages for his favorite PADD, syncs it to the computer system and turns back to the door::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As they enter their quarters, the door closing behind them, She places her bag on the bed and begins to unpack.::  CO:  You have concerns over Dr. Medina?

ACTION:
The last six officers are beamed out of Iota.

SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::follows in just behind McQuade, wiggling a bit to free the pack from his back::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::pauses at the door to check the lock, looks around, and preformes a quick scan of the lock and surrounding door frame.  She then returns the tricorder to her pocket, making a mental note to reinforce the door as she walks down the hall.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::places his bags down::  CMO: Not at the moment, why do you ask?
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Opens one of the containers and pulls out an engineering tricorder and padd.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: in the back of her mind she reasures Varesh they too are well prepared.::
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Nods with a rare smile to the officer working the transporter controls, patting the woman lightly on the shoulder as he passes by:: COPS_LtJg_Wils: Back to pier duty?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::takes his phaser and padd slides his bag into the room:: CNS: We'll see about that. Rank and everything.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  He offered his hand to shake and you declined it.  For me, that is normal. :: raises a brow at her husband as she tucks clothes into draws.::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::slumps the pack down near one of the corners opposite the bunk; it's certainly not the first time this pack has been tossed in such a way::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: No, my mind was just in another place at that moment.
COPS_LtJg_Wils says:
::Nods curtly, though she can repress a bit of a smile:: Dr: Yessir. I'll check in later. Sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: Its a conundrum. I've been commander for years, but you're first officer. I'll take whichever you don't choose.
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Steps back as he waits for the young officer to exit the transporter room, then follows her out into the hall, turning left where she turns right::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: Well, at least these quarters are a bit bigger than those we had on the Pharoah.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Takes a quick scan of the room with the tricorder.::  SOPS:  Well sir I'm not reading anything explosive in here.  Thats always a good sign. ::Finishes the tricoders setup and diagnostics before closing the device and cliping it on his belt.::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::kneels down next to the pack, unclipping one of the side flaps, which revelas a pocket that is tightly surrounding something; with some struggle, he pries his fingers in and is able to pull out a tricorder first::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::draws her Padd again and downloads a map of the duckblind as she heads towards where she thinks the breifing room is::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::shrugs:: CNS: Whoever crashes first gets the choice, I have no particular preference once you don't snore.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::turns around half-way so he can see McQuade::  CEO: Certainly a good thing--I'd hate to bite it in the temporary quarters, without getting into any trouble elsehwere in the facility, or planet even..
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::grabs his tricorder out of his bag as well and quickly scans the room while checking out the facilities::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Respecting the bounds of their privacy, even though they shared their minds, she let the subject drop.  He would let her know when and if he was ready.::  CO:  But still not big enough for three children.  I would wish this assignment were further in the future.
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Walks his way firmly down the corridor, stepping into the prepared briefing room::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::takes out his tricorder and scans the room::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::laughs:: XO: Some claim like a buzzsaw, but I can assure you nothing more than deep breathing.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks down at the readings::  CMO: Well, nothing out of the ordinary.  Shall we get going to the briefing?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::reaches back in for a type I phaser, but struggles to pull it out; he hasn't over packed, but what he has packed is tightly wrapped or sealed in the bag::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Knowing their time was limited and wanting to at least be partially settled, she quickly finishes unpacking her personal items, leaving most of her other gear in the bag for now.::  CO:  I am ready.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::enters the briefing room and looks around hoping to find a table where she can find a seat near the foot.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::motions his hand to the door::  CMO: After you my wife.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::steps out into the corridor and heads off to the briefing room:: XO: See you there.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Chuckles at Commander Davis's comment.::  SOPS:  Aye sir.  Not much fun in that.  ::Slings the engineering case over his shoulder and steps just out side the room looking down the corridors.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: exiting the room.::  CO:  When was the last time we were together without the children close by?
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Settles into place at the head of the briefing table and checks his chronometer....34 seconds until briefing begins::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::finally is able to coax the phaser out of the pocket and flap, and he re-secures the flap itself::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::looks at the bathroom and sees a door on the far side:: Self: Great, 4 officers and one bathroom. I already miss my own quarters. ::heads out of his room towards the briefing room::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::glances over his shoulder as the CO & CMO comes up behind him::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Moves out further into the corridor and heads towards the briefing room.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::puts his arm around Sierra::  CMO: Looks like we'll have three weeks without them.  ::begins walking down the corridor::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: a touch of humor in her voice.:: CO:  Will your brother still be sane when we return?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::stands, taking the phaser and concealing it before 'holstering' the tricorder as well::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: And so help me...if Aaron corrupts them!  ::smiles::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::turns and exits the quarters, heading back the way he came::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Arrives at the briefing room and enters.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::laughs as he turns:: CMO: I'm on hand to squish his head for you. ::steps into the briefing room::
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Stands from his chair as the chronometer ticks the minute, and begins distributing PADDs to those who have entered::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: humor danced in her eyes at that comment.  But her whole demenour settled as they entered the briefing room.::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Nods to the doctor taking a PADD before taking a seat.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::takes a PADD from the Doctor and places it atop the one she brought with her::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods as he's handed a PADD and pauses a moment to decide where to sit::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::enters the briefing room behind Sierra and Varesh, grabbing a PADD and taking a seat::  Dr: Thank you doctor.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::strides in to the briefing room just behind Knight::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: the padd in hand, she takes a seat.::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::quickly finds an open chair and sits::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::grabs a padd and then a seat::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sits next to Sky and quickly scans the contents of the PADD::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: So, how are your quarters Conor?
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Remains standing at the head of the table, his slightly gravelly voice also soothing in its own way:: All: Welcome to Duckblind Iota of the Caredonii Homeworld, the most recent observation station on the planet, established just over six months ago.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Dr: Most recent? There are others?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::pays attention to Dr. Medina::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
~~~CO: I'm sharing a bathroom with SOPS, how do you think I feel.~~~
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Listens to the briefing not wanting to step out of line...  Again...::
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Turns his head, almost too slowly, to look directly to Captain Knight:: CO: Indeed. We are the twelfth observation station in operation on Caredonii. I've overseen the establishment of each one personally.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
~~~XO: I know, not the best of circumstances, but you'll make do.  Would you prefer bunking with the CMO?~~~  ::lets out a slight grin::
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Clears his throat, as if demanding the full attention of all those in attendance::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Medina: Twelve? Starfleet must really have taken an interest with these people.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::wonders what the Captain is grinning at, then turns her attention back to the Doctor::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::patiently listens--it always starts out patient::
Host Dr_Medina says:
CO: Indeed. As per the informational materials provided for your perusal aboard the Champion, as well as the briefing materials provided for the station briefing. An admiral did brief you on this assignment, did he not?
Host Dr_Medina says:
CO: I specifically requested a personal briefing.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Medina: Yes, all of us were briefed.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::wonders if the Captain even notices how badly he is trampling t he Doctor's briefing, or remembers the Admiral departing before the end of that briefing.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Medina: The floor is all yours doctor.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sighs inwardly::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Pulls the other PADD out of his uniform pocket looking over the list of refits happening on the Andromeda, but still listening to anything being said at the briefing.::
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Nods:: CO: Good.  ::Continues:: You are currently housed within the base of a nearly two-kilometer high cliff surrounding an old impact crater site. Millenia of erosion wore a long smooth beach into the edge and a native Faust tribe migrated in, near as we can tell, the last ice age.
Host Dr_Medina says:
All: Approximately fifteen years ago, the Mirrum Republic negotiated a navel base for this location.
Host Dr_Medina says:
All: The living buildings are actually attached directly to the rockface, providing our station with near-unprecedented observational opportunities.
Host Dr_Medina says:
All: Our objects are to observe, study, record, and learn as much as possible about the Mirrum military people, the Faust native tribe, and the interactions between them.
Host Dr_Medina says:
All: Toward this end, we each spend ten hours shifts in a variety of observational stations, with one full day off after every six days of work. There are some limited recreational facilities here within Iota. You're welcome to take full advantage of them.
Host Dr_Medina says:
CO: As you will be here only a relatively short period of time, I would like to offer your people their choice of observational posts. My remaining regular staff has volunteered to work around your people's choice in schedule.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Medina: Upon conclusion of your briefing, Cmdr. Power and I will go over the posts and schedule and will let you know.
Host Dr_Medina says:
CO: Of course. ::Turns back to the group::  All: All stations check in with Alpha station every twelve hours. Alpha station checks in with Starbase 121 every twenty-four hours. Our subspace communications satellite is hidden within the star's asteroid field, providing us limited communication windows.
Host Dr_Medina says:
All: Iota, Alpha, and Zeta stations are equipped with transporter pads. We occasionally rotate specialists among the stations, and they are also used to send the occasional cloak suit team for up-close observations.
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Nods once, concluding his introduction. He presses a control on his PADD, activating the large viewscreen behind him, as he speaks:: All: Any questions?
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Shifts in his seat just waiting for his schedule so he can start working.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::leans back in his chair and looks up at the viewscreen::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Dr_Medina: What is an actual observation shift actually like?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::skims the PADD:: Dr Medina: What... ::stops as the XO speaks::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: continues to quietly listen::

ACTION:
The screen flashes to life, bringing into focus a market scene within the village. Several booths and carts line the street, wares hanging almost haphazardly, as natives offer their goods to other natives as well as a few military officers browsing through.

SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::listens patiently, still hoping this briefing ends relatively soon, and without the incessant, inappropriate questioning that filled their previous briefing::
Gotzluf says:
$Ordumn:  You bet it's terminal.  I don't know why I even bother.  ::Continues stacking a row of oblong, pungent fruits along the display rack of his wagon::
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Smiles, as rarely:: XO: We watch. You'll choose an observation post, which are designed to be as comfortable as possible, given the long periods of time spent there. You'll record notes on what you see, and trying to identify any trends.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::watches the viewscreen, while listening to Medina::
Ordumn says:
$Gotzluf: If you didn't, what would we do?  ::Helps stack while standing across from Gotzluf::
Host Dr_Medina says:
XO: At the end of each day, you'll submit an overview report along with your notes for each station, pointing out anything you deem significant. There are mandatory breaks of at least 15 minutes every hour, in which you're required to at least leave the observation station and get some "fresh air" as it were, and stretch. It's important to remain alert.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::rephrases her question:: Doctor Medina: Do we know the status of the Mirrum atomic energy program?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Dr_Medina: Oh.. I see.. great ::somewhat hoping the combination of desperation and sarcasm isn't completely obvious:;
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Nods:: CSO: The Mirrum have successfully split a nucleus, and have begun slow experiments with chain reactions. However, they've not get discovered an appropriate control rod material, so their efforts thus far have been either insignificant or disastrous. They've lost a few labs and several lives thus far.
Gotzluf says:
$Ordumn:  That is to say...I don't know why I talk to you.  ::Finishes his last row and turns away to set up his little checkstand::
Jaluk_Raybetz says:
$::Makes his way along the rows of shops, perusing, and not really seeming all that interested in perusing...it's more like he's looking for someone as he smoothes out his bland naval uniform::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::nods::
Host Dr_Medina says:
$ACTION: The military and natives present all sport deeply tanned skin, due to the region's equatorial nature. However, each is topped with shocks of white hair. Their facial structures are similar to humans, but with longer noses and higher ears.
Ordumn says:
$Gotzluf: Yes, I mean.  What else do we have, really?  ::Turns to watch for a moment, then looks back to the wagon to finish as well::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~CMO: Think we can make ourselves look like these people and walk around in that market? I'm itching to get to experience the place.~~~
Host Dr_Medina says:
All: Anything else?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::shakes her head::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: listening to the questions and answers, she makes note that the village has no technology per say, beyond the very simplistic.::
Gotzluf says:
$::Looks resigned::  Ordumn:  ...Fruit.  ::Pauses a moment in thought, speaking slowly::  The insects that fruit attracts...  ::Glances around himself, too apathetic to muster disdain::  ...the customers that fruit attacts.
Gotzluf says:
$::Rests a hand on Ordumn's shoulder::  Ordumn:  My friend, fruit is everything.
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Waits perhaps an extra moment, to ensure there's nothing he left out, or any question left unanswered::
Ordumn says:
$::Pauses in thought, before finally completing his stacking as well::  Gotzluf:  Everything?  What about us?  The insects?  The customers?  I don't get it.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Medina:  I think we have everything we need to know for now.  Thank you for taking the time to brief us.
Ordumn says:
$Gotzluf:  Wouldn't vegetables do just as well?  Pies?  Trinkets?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
All: Please take some time to familiarize yourselves with this post.  Commander Power and I will go over the posts and schedules and inform you of where you will be and the hours you will be working.  Dismissed.
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Nods once more:: All: I'd like you to have some time to get settled, review the detailed information on the Caledonii people and Iota, determine your observation schedules, and tour the facility.
Gotzluf says:
$Ordumn:  Not-- I don't mean-- ::Stares at him a moment::  I speak metaphorically, which is another thing I don't know why I bother to do.  ::Idly cleans dust out of the coin box::
Host Dr_Medina says:
All: If you have any questions, every comm panel has a speed dial to my communicator. ::Holds up a hand-held Fed device:: You are welcomed to make this place your home. However, please be advised...
Gotzluf says:
$::Absently::  Ordumn:  ...But pies are pretty close.  They tend to involve fruit.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: turns toward Medina as she listens.::
Host Dr_Medina says:
All: No one is permitted to leave Iota station without my direct authorization. Requests for off-station endeavours should be submitted to me in writing, with details plans and schedules.  These people shall not be corrupted - not by us.  ::Looks to each:: I hope I am understood.
Ordumn says:
$Gotzluf:  Sometimes, but not all the time.  There are others.  ...I think.  ::Looks up, somewhat distracted from the main points now::
Jaluk_Raybetz says:
$::Approaches a stand with two vendors selling fruit...doesn't even really bother to look at them as he scans the walkways of the marketplace::  Gotzluf/Ordumn:  Can I get one of these?  ::Motions vaguely at the fruit::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Medina: Correction, they will be submitted to me personally and I will forward them on to you.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods at Medina's question before pulling his PADD closer, and pulling up the base schematics, marking his quarters and the briefing room.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::nods understanding, she had no intention of going outside anyhow
Host Dr_Medina says:
::Draws a breath, looking to the Captain a long moment:: CO: Quite frankly, Captain, I don't care if they go around the room and get the big toe prints of every person on this station.  No one leaves until a request has been submitted to me.  That is all I care about.   ::Shifts his jaw::
Host Dr_Medina says:
All: You will report to your posts at 07:00 tomorrow morning.
Host Dr_Medina says:
CO: Your crew are now yours.   ::Nods, and strides out of the briefing room like a man a third his age::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: as she continues to listen to the screen, she looks at Varesh with a question in her eyes.::
Gotzluf says:
$::Matter-of-factly::  Jaluk:  Yes, as you like and have money.  One is four quelp; two is eight quelp; three is twelve quelp; four is sixteen quelp; five is twe--
Jaluk_Raybetz says:
$::Holds up his hands::  Gotzluf:  I think I get it.  I'll take one.  ::Offers four dull coins, momentarily forced to focus on the task at hand::
Ordumn says:
$::Mutters to self, still distracted by other types of pies::  Self:  Missing out on a bargain, you are.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: Funny that, I checked my chronograph and my shift doesn't start until 11:30
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::stands up::  XO: Walk with me Commander.  ::heads toward the door::
Gotzluf says:
$::Takes the money and hops in place once, his feet together, his knees locked::  Jaluk:  My one fruit is now your one fruit.  Your four quelps are now my four quelps.  Good day.  ::Stares at him now that the transaction is completed::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::follows the CO out::
Jaluk_Raybetz says:
$Gotzluf:  ...  ::Hops in place once, just as the seller had, and continues on::  Right.  ::Tosses his fruit idly up and down in his hands as he continues his vague search::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods at the CMO::
Gotzluf says:
$::As though there were no interruption::  Ordumn:  Flesh pies.  Those are different.  Odd things, the Mirrum make.  ::Resumes dusting::
Ordumn says:
$::Finally lowers his gaze from the sky, turning to look at Gotzluf and nodding absentmindly, though again going off the rails::  Gotzluf:  So this is it, then?  Everything?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::walking with the CO:: CO: I could phaser the director during his next briefing.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Think we could get away with that?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: We could make it work.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: finally turns to Varesh::  CNS:  Thoughts?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: That transaction and conversation made no sense, and the odd little hop? I guess we should read through the logs.
Gotzluf says:
$::Waves his hands reverentially over the stack of fruit::  Ordumn:  Everything comes from fruit.  Money.  Fruit.  Good pies.  More fruit.  With money, other stuff.  See it, now?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CNS:  Did you also note the military personal's actions?
Ordumn says:
$::Nods, still not convinced::  Gotzluf:  I think so.  If we sold pies too, though, wouldn't there be more everything?  I think I'd like that.  ...Maybe.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Stands and heads back to this assigned quarters still reading the data on the PADDs.::
Gotzluf says:
$Ordumn:  I don't know how much more of more everything is worth.  We have all we need.  ::Pats a fruit::

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Pause Mission – Timelapse: 8.5 days~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

Notes:
The crew will begin duty the next morning at 07:00 hours. The crew will work 3 days, then have the fourth day off. Observations on the day off are options and at crew discretion. Days 5-7 will then be observation shift days again.

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