Host Susan says:
Mission Summary:

Host Susan says:
Stardate 10504.18

Host Susan says:
Alpha shift is just coming on duty.  The ship that they were ordered to monitor is on sensors.  

Host Susan says:
Orders are to continue monitoring the approaching ship and to allow it to dock if a request is received.

Host Susan says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS Walker says:
::sitting at OPS and monitoring the ship he was ordered to watch::

OPS Walker says:
::monitoring station comm traffic and coding a subroutine to help waste management::

Lo`Couna says:
::just beginning a new dance in the bar::

XO Martin says:
::steps off the turbolift to the operations center::

CIV Bodine says:
::the turbo-lift slows and Bodine steps out to reveal Operations::

OPS Walker says:
::nods to the officers that just stepped into station ops::  XO/CIV:  Morning, sirs....

CIV Bodine says:
::seeing the commander step off the opposite lift he smiles and meets her half way:: XO: Commander, can I be of some help up here Ma'am?

XO Martin says:
::shakes her head:: CIV: I'm not sure at the moment, for now can you cover Science?

OPS Walker says:
XO:  Sir, the ship I'm supposed to be watching has just entered visual range.

CIV Bodine says:
OPS: How are you walker? ::starts to move to Science one in OPS:: XO: Of course::

Lo`Couna says:
::stops and looks around:: Self:  What the blazes is going on???  What happened to my audience????

XO Martin says:
OPS: Thank you, can you put it on screen please?

OPS Walker says:
XO:  Onscreen sir.  ::hits the controls:

OPS Walker says:
XO:  Ten life signs...that appear to be...Uh, Bovine, sir.

CIV Bodine says:
::brings up the lateral sensor pallets and runes a routine diagnostic before he scans:: XO: Shall I give them a friendly sensor sweep Sir?

OPS Walker says:
CIV:  Not bad, John.  I'm releasing sensors to you...now.  :flips toggle switch::

XO Martin says:
::nods:: CIV: Yes please...can you determine what those ten life signs are?

Lo`Couna says:
::stomps off the stage and heads for the bartender::

CIV Bodine says:
::nods:: OPS: Release confirmed. Thanks Johnny.

OPS Walker says:
XO:  bovines?  ::runs the readings into the species database::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  With the visual of the ship on screen.  Those in Station OPS see a large oval shaped ship.  No nacelles or other propulsion systems are visible.

CIV Bodine says:
::directs all assigned forward pallets at the unknown ship and attempts a sensor sweep::

CMO Burton says:
::Finishing with patients in sickbay::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Scans confirm that the life forms are bovine.

OPS Walker says:
Self:  Goofy looking thing...  XO:  We used to have a saying about "don't have a cow" that meant don't stress over it.

CIV Bodine says:
ALL: I have not finished my scans yet, but unless my eyes are deceived I don't see any warp engines ... or ...

CIV Bodine says:
XO: Johnny is right Ma'am they are Bovine.

CIV Bodine says:
Self: attempting detailed scans of the ship itself now..

Host Susan says:
<Zabbaz> COM: Arcadia:  Zibble zap zup zang

XO Martin says:
::tilts her head to one side, looking at the odd craft:: OPS/CIV: Are you sure?...I don't even remember the last time I saw one that wasn't replicated and dead...

CIV Bodine says:
OPS: Looks like the universal translator is having trouble compensating.

OPS Walker says:
XO:  I...uh...have some kind of hail coming in...the universal translators are working overtime on it...

CMO Burton says:
::Sees sickbay is secure and leaves the nurse in charge as he heads for ops::

CIV Bodine says:
OPS/XO: I will bring the universal translator  voice analyzer online ... Try and keep them talking... 

OPS Walker says:
XO:  Nothing in the species database.  but I've got...really weird readings here... CIV:  Can you confirm?  I'm reading a LOT of cobalt...

Host Susan says:
<Zabbaz> COM: Arcadia: Zibble, zap are friends.

OPS Walker says:
XO:  Translator is beginning to compensate.

Host Susan says:
<Zabbaz> COM: Arcadia: Greetings, we come as friends.  

OPS Walker says:
XO:  We've got the translator locked, sir.

CIV Bodine says:
ALL: It's beginning to clear ... I suggest we should respond in Kind Ma'am before they close the channel.

XO Martin says:
::raises her eyebrows and nods at the CIV:: CIV: Of course, OPS: Open hailing frequencies, please

OPS Walker says:
::opens a channel::  XO:  channel open.

TO MJDoole says:
Security Guard Sharpshooter: When these guys are finished, return them to the brig, and call Starfleet Command to send someone to come pick them up::

CIV Bodine says:
::continues to attempt to confirm the cobalt readings that Lt. Walker had reported::

TO MJDoole says:
<Sharpshooter>: Aye sir.

TO MJDoole says:
::leaves bar, heads to OPS::

Host Susan says:
<Zabbaz> COM: Arcadia:  Greetings, we are friends.  Permission visit your planet?

XO Martin says:
COM: Zabbaz: Greetings, this is Commander Trial Martin of the Federation Starbase, Arcadia. We have not encountered your kind before...::pauses:: Ah, Yes, permission to come aboard the station.

TO MJDoole says:
::enters OPS as XO speaks::

OPS Walker says:
::scans the atmosphere of the ship and the biosigns of the crew to make sure the station is ready to greet them::

Host Zabbaz says:
COM: Arcadia: Thank you, friend. 

Host Zabbaz says:
ACTION: As the channel was opened and put on screen, those in Operations see 10 purple cows, with electric blue horns.

CIV Bodine says:
::whispers:: OPS: They look like cows. Wonder if they got "real milk too"

TO MJDoole says:
XO: Who has permission to come aboard, and at what docking ring?

OPS Walker says:
CIV: ::whispers::  Yeah..."got milk?"  ::grins:
:
CIV Bodine says:
::snickers a bit::
TO MJDoole says:
XO: Have they been put on the view screen, so we can see exactly who we are talking to?

OPS Walker says:
XO:  Sir...I've scanned their biosigns...they breathe a similar air, but thinner than we are used to, and their blood is cobalt-based.

XO Martin says:
::turns and frowns ever so slightly:: TO: The people aboard the unidentified ship have permission to visit Arcadia. They are...Bovine. OPS: Please guide them to a free docking ring, I'll meet them down there..

OPS Walker says:
XO:  Aye, sir.  ::links into the alien vessel's operations center for navigational control::

Lo`Couna says:
Bartender: When are we going to get out regular customers back???  I am losing latinum here.

TO MJDoole says:
::cocks an eyebrow:: XO: Bovine?? They're cows??

OPS Walker says:
COM: Alien: Zabbaz:  Sir, if you please, I have an approach course for your vessel and a docking location on our station.

XO Martin says:
::nods:: TO: Apparently...purple ones. With...blue horns. ::shakes her head:: We shall see more of what they're like when they come aboard...

Host Zabbaz says:
<Bartender> Lo'Couna: They'll be back when everything is cleaned up and settles down.

CIV Bodine says:
XO/TO: I recommend we take critical areas such as command, the computer core, and engineering to a heighten security while they remain on the station. The last first contact on this station too over Engineering and nearly tore the Station apart dragging it into the Nebula near by.

CMO Burton says:
::Exits the turbo lift and enters ops::

TO MJDoole says:
XO: I think that would be wise.

OPS Walker says:
CMO:  ::nods:: Doctor.

Host Zabbaz says:
COM: Arcadia: Yes, that will be good.

Lo`Couna says:
Bartender: I hope so.  I don't like being bored.

XO Martin says:
::nods:: CIV: Yes, thank you for the suggestion. OPS: Can you see to that while Mr. Doole, Mr. Bodine and myself go to meet our guests?

CMO Burton says:
::Looks and the screen and tries to conceal a somewhat befuddled face::

CIV Bodine says:
::leaves the computer set to continue getting a detailed diagram of the unknown alien ship::

OPS Walker says:
COM: Alien: Zabbaz:  Please come to the course being transmitted to your screen and cut your velocity to 40 meters per second.  Our docking tractors will guide you in once you reach docking range.

OPS Walker says:
XO:  Aye sir, already initiated first contact protocols...

Host Zabbaz says:
ACTION:  The alien ship alters course as directed.

XO Martin says:
OPS: Good. CMO: Could you come along as well, just in case?

Lo`Couna says:
::hops on the stool and orders a drink and slowly sips it waiting for the mess to be cleaned up::

CIV Bodine says:
::walks over behind the TO and grabs a Tricorder and a hand phaser from the Security locker and places then snugly in his uniform where they belong:: XO: Ready Commander.

CMO Burton says:
XO: Aye, aye.

OPS Walker says:
CMO:  I'll patch the data feed from the sensors into a tricorder for you, Doctor.

Host Zabbaz says:
COM: Arcadia: We are following your directions.  Speed will be reduced at the distance told.  

XO Martin says:
::steps back towards the lifts::

CMO Burton says:
OPS: Thank you, it might be very handy.

CIV Bodine says:
::follows the XO::

TO MJDoole says:
::goes with the XO:: CIV: I don't think the phaser will be necessary, but bring it, just in case

OPS Walker says:
COM: Alien: Zabbaz:  Prepare to cut forward velocity in 10 seconds.  You are in tractor range.  We can guide you in.

XO Martin says:
CMO/CIV/TO: Let's go then. ::steps into the lift, waits for the others, and then orders it down::

Host Zabbaz says:
ACTION:  The alien ship continues to approach and docking tractors bring it into the assigned dock.

Host Zabbaz says:
ACTION:  The lift opens onto the appropriate dock as the alien ship docks with the station.

OPS Walker says:
*XO*: Sir, the vessel is at hard dock, and we are initiating lockdown of the surrounding areas and critical areas of the station as ordered.  We will open the airlocks on your order.

CIV Bodine says:
TO: I'm sure you are correct Mr. Doole. But she is on stun just in case. Aside from Walker who is not coming they will have a chance ... to well stampede us or something. Wiping out most the senior Staff. I wont go without one.

XO Martin says:
::positions herself in front of the airlock, and looks at the others:: All: Ready then?

TO MJDoole says:
::low voice but out loud for the others to hear:: This should be a mooooving experience.

TO MJDoole says:
XO: Ready.

CMO Burton says:
::XO: Ready.

XO Martin says:
::can't help but chuckle at the TO's comment:: *OPS* Release the airlock, if you please Mr. Walker.

OPS Walker says:
::releases the internal airlock and retracts the door to open the passage to the docking bay::

CIV Bodine says:
::tries to look presentable for first contact:: ALL: I was hoping we would have more time before first contact. Dress Uniform would have been a nice touch.

OPS Walker says:
::arranges for VIP quarters for the alien visitors and has variable atmospheric controls activated::

Host Zabbaz says:
ACTION:  The ship hatch opens and the Zanzans slowly exit the ship looking around, their eyes wide with curiosity.

Host Zabbaz says:
::sees those waiting for them and walks toward them, hooves clicking on the metal deck:: XO: Greetings, we come as friends.  You have beautiful eyes.  ::bows in greeting as do those with him, who repeat the same phrase to the others in the welcoming party::

Lo`Couna says:
::looks quite disgusted at the federation officers as they continue their cleanup::  Bartender:  How much longer???

TO MJDoole says:
::whispers:: XO/CIV/CMO: Return the bow.

CIV Bodine says:
::Thinks: India does have Gods ... This must ne them ... I've see everything now....::

TO MJDoole says:
::bows back::

XO Martin says:
::hesitates and then bows a bit in return:: Zabbaz: Er, Welcome to Arcadia Station. You are welcome here.

TO MJDoole says:
::in the same manner::

CMO Burton says:
::Bows::

CIV Bodine says:
::returns a slight bow in respect::

Host Zabbaz says:
ALL: Zappy zin ::the translator interprets after brief delay, "Thank you"::  You have an interesting world.

XO Martin says:
::not quite sure how to react to the sight of the ..cows.:: Zabbaz: This is, actually, not a world, simply a station. There are many different peoples here who come from different planets..

CIV Bodine says:
Zabbaz: Oh this is not one of our Worlds. This is just a constructed outpost .. We have many Worlds in the Federation however.

Host Zabbaz says:
XO: Very interesting ::eyes widen in wonder:: Our ship is the largest of the vessels we have.  What are the different peoples you speak of, could we see?

CMO Burton says:
Zabbaz: With your permission I would like to take a medical scan for our records.

Host Zabbaz says:
CMO: Of course

CMO Burton says:
::Performs a medical scan of the visitors:: Zabbaz: Thank you for your cooperation.

Host Zabbaz says:
CMO: It is our pleasure, we are here to make friends.  You have beautiful eyes.

XO Martin says:
Zabbaz: Ah, let's see...Well, I am Human, Mr. Doole here is a Betazoid. We also have Trill, Bajoran, and many others, I'm sure you'll see others when we walk about the Promenade

CMO Burton says:
Zabbaz: Thank you and your horns are very impressive.

CTO Mahl says:
::Walks around the promenade, observing everyone as they wonder about::

Host Zabbaz says:
::bows courteously:: CMO:  You give great honor.

CTO Mahl says:
::Goes to the replicator, and orders a glass of milk, then continues on with his rounds::

CIV Bodine says:
Zabbaz: I don't mean to be forward, we are always happy to meet new species. But where do you hail from and is there something we can assist you with?

OPS Walker says:
::monitors position of the XO's party and the aliens::

Host Zabbaz says:
::nods:: XO: This is a pleasing way to learn of these peoples.

CTO Mahl says:
::sips the milk as he walks along, hoping that it will settle his stomach a bit::

XO Martin says:
::motions towards the lift:: Zabbaz: Shall we walk while we talk then? I'm sure you're curious about this place ...

CIV Bodine says:
Zabbaz: I'm afraid we don't know anything about your technology yet either. So if you need repairs you will have to let our Engineers aboard your ship to take a look around, if that is acceptable. 

Host Zabbaz says:
CIV: We are from the world Zeezap, and come in search of friends.

XO Martin says:
::smiles, hearing Zabbaz' words:: Zabbaz: Friends are always good to have.

CIV Bodine says:
Zabbaz: You are explorers?

Host Zabbaz says:
CIV: Our ship does not need repairs, you do not have the mechanics to fix our ship, but you are welcome to visit it::

TO MJDoole says:
Zabbaz: Is that all? There must be more reason to leave your home world and travel this far out into space.

Host Zabbaz says:
XO/CIV: Yes.
CIV Bodine says:
Zabbaz: that is appreciated. XO: Shall I inform Walker we can send a crew aboard?

CTO Mahl says:
::maneuvers around a bunch of children playing, a young couple strolling hand in hand, and a rather upset looking Andorian who is mumbling to himself as he walks the promenade::

XO Martin says:
::nods:: CIV: Of course, only a small group though.

Host Zabbaz says:
TO: No, we like adventure and to meet new people.  We choose a path and see the path to its end, then return to our home.  Sometimes we take our new friends back with us.

CMO Burton says:
CIV: Perhaps a copy of their medical database also, if possible.

CIV Bodine says:
::nods and steps away from the XO and Zabbaz::

CIV Bodine says:
CMO: Sure if we can acquire that.

Host Zabbaz says:
CMO: You may have that.

XO Martin says:
Zabbaz: What is your home like?

Lo`Couna says:
::getting impatient::

Host Zabbaz says:
XO: Our world is mostly grassland, with large rivers of clear water.

CTO Mahl says:
::goes back to the replicator, because he is hungry, and orders an old earth style bacon cheeseburger with all the trimmings::

Host Zabbaz says:
ACTION:  The clean-up of the bar is completed.

XO Martin says:
Zabbaz: Ah, it sounds beautiful. The human home world, Earth, used to be like that, but now there are many large cities all over the place.

CTO Mahl says:
::wonders around eating his burger, and drinking his glass of milk::

CIV Bodine says:
::taps combadge:: *OPS*: Bodine to Ops. We have their permission to send a small team aboard their ship. Couple engineers and a couple Scientists should do. I think. Can you put the team together? We need Medical records, any historical documents, star charts, and I'd like to know about their propulsion system. That is a personal request though.

OPS Walker says:
*CIV*:  Aye, sir.  I'll notify a team of 4 engineers and scientists to be there and be prepared for escort by our new friends.

Host Zabbaz says:
XO: We have cities, but they have been designed to compliment the land.  Much of our cities are underground.

Host Zabbaz says:
ACTION:  Two Telerites walk by Mahl and knock his food out of his hand.

OPS Walker says:
::notifies Science and Engineering to send two available personnel each::

CTO Mahl says:
::stops and looks at his food, half eaten, all over the ground::

Host Zabbaz says:
ACTION: The Telerites continue on their walk.

CTO Mahl says:
Telerite: Hey, why don't you watch where you are going.  That WAS my dinner!

XO Martin says:
::spots the CTO to one side of the promenade looking at food on the ground::

CIV Bodine says:
::catches up with the XO:: XO: Sorry to Interrupt again but I was thinking we should send Walker with the team he can supervise our team and make sure they handle this first contact with care.

Host Zabbaz says:
::watches the people as they walk::

XO Martin says:
::nods at CIV:: CIV: Sounds like a good idea.

CTO Mahl says:
::decides that there is no reason to argue with a Telerite, they will just think you are complimenting them.  He bends down to pick up the mess instead::

XO Martin says:
::relises the CTO had a burger, and tries to guide the Bovine people away from that spot, in case they're offended.::

TO MJDoole says:
::notices the CTO and the food he is cleaning up, and immediately blocks the view from the guests:: ::whispers:: XO: Take the next left.

OPS Walker says:
:routes several housekeeping requests, the corrects a small irregularity in the power consumption data::

CIV Bodine says:
*OPS*: Oh and Mr. Walker when you get a free moment please come down to the ship and check on our teams. Make sure things are handled with care, thanks Johnny.

CTO Mahl says:
::Looks up and sees the CO and the TO walking with something that looks like a large cow.  Then he looks at his food, and decides that he has lost his appetite::

TO MJDoole says:
::looks at the CTO with a look that says, "Nice one Chief." :: ::keeps walking with XO::

XO Martin says:
Zabbaz: Ah, why don't we go this way? Would you like to have some refreshments perhaps?

Host Zabbaz says:
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