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Mission Summary 10509.05

Host Susan says:
The SS Siren has been trapped within the cavern they were exploring.  The numerous life forms that were detected has been discovered to be a large and thriving underwater city.

Host Susan says:
The crew has made contact with the city and have docked.  It has been twenty minutes since the crew departed the sub and most are still adjusting to contact with beings known as breathers.  

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XO Martin says:
::floating in the water, looking around as they move through the city, still uncomfortable with the idea of being so far below water::

Host Giyum says:
ACTION: The breathers firmly a fix themselves to the mouths and noses of those who have left the sub.

Host Giyum says:
::joins the newcomers and bows in greeting::

CMO Burton says:
::Looks around at the unbelievable sights:: Self: Amazing.

Host Giyum says:
::looks curiously at their features, then motions to his aides:: ALL: Welcome to Tariniana

CO Regnum says:
::floats a few meters from the sub::

Host Giyum says:
ACTION: The aides move to assist the humanoids.

XO Martin says:
::scratches the side of her face idly, still not used to these ...breather things. She bows, awkwardly in the water, to Giyum:: Giyum: Thank you for letting us visit your city

XO Martin says:
Giyum: We weren't aware there were any civilizations below the surface of the water, until we went through that tunnel.

Host Giyum says:
::stands slowly:: ALL: Our home is your home now.  But come, we should get you into the enclosures to keep you from floating away with the change of tides.

CSO Archen says:
::scans everything as they move through the water, taking holo snap shots of structures to bio scans of the people and plant life and other creatures::

Host Giyum says:
XO: The walls of the tunnel work as a form of shielding.  We discovered this nearly five hundred years ago.

CO Regnum says:
Giyum: Well not floating away with the tides would be nice.

CSO Archen says:
::Thinks: In Most other circumstances I'd be fascinated by this but I feel very uncomfortable surrounded by all this water and aliens and I can't wait for this to be over ..

XO Martin says:
::nods carefully, getting an odd nagging feeling in the back of her mind, but follows Giyum::

Host Giyum says:
XO: After that discovery, we built our city and moved from the surface to protect us from the Others.

XO Martin says:
Giyum: Others? Who are the Others?

CMO Burton says:
::Follows behind the XO::

Host Giyum says:
XO: Much like you.  ::looks at Archen::  Air breathers that come from the night sky.  They would attack and take our people as food.  

CO Regnum says:
Giyum: You've had visitors from off world before?

XO Martin says:
Giyum: Well, we aren't so fond of starting trouble, we're only here to learn and explore.

Host Giyum says:
CO: Not that I have seen myself, but it is recorded in the histories and in our memories.

CSO Archen says:
Giyum: What did these things that come from the sky, as in out of the water I assume call themselves, can you describe them perhaps we can help your people.

Host Giyum says:
XO: Your kind has visited as well.  And those that have visited are still here.

CSO Archen says:
XO: I didn't know there was any recoded trade activity in the Arcadia System other then at the Station itself Commander?

CSO Archen says:
::does a double take:: Giyum: What you mean still here?

Host Giyum says:
CSO: Not traders, hunters.  They were a race of hunters, not explorers.

CSO Archen says:
Giyum: they have a name? What do they look like?

CO Regnum says:
Giyum: There are people who have come here who have stayed? Pardon me for asking, but have they done this... by choice?

XO Martin says:
Giyum: Really? ::looks surprised:: I was unaware of any previous exploration trips by Starfleet - or anyone in the Federation, for that matter

Host Giyum says:
ALL: Come inside, I will take you to the rooms of history.

Host Giyum says:
CO: Yes, it was their choice to come here.

CMO Burton says:
Self: History, how intriguing.

CO Regnum says:
::thinks to himself, why does that answer seem... carefully incomplete::

Host Giyum says:
CSO: I do not know their name, it is not in my memory.  But it may be in the memories of other of my kind.

Host Giyum says:
XO: What is this Starfleet?  ::leads them deep into the city to the hall of records::

XO Martin says:
Giyum: It's an organization, based on our home planet, for exploring, and defending the homes of those who belong to the United Federation of Planets

XO Martin says:
CSO: Unless there's illegal activity, the only trade is on the trade route and at the station it self...as for this planet, I don't recall seeing any record for trade here...

Host Giyum says:
ACTION: As everyone enters the hall of records, they see that the walls are lined with glass cases filled with preserved bodies.  The shelves are lined with containers of shells and stones.

XO Martin says:
CSO: But, as Giyum said, they were hunters, not explorers or traders...and this was 500 years ago as well.

CSO Archen says:
::starts to hyperventilate::

CMO Burton says:
::Walks over to one of the cases and begins to examine it::

Host Giyum says:
XO: No one comes here for trade, not in nearly 500 years...before we moved below the sea.  After we returned to the sea, those few that visited after that believed we were destroyed.

CO Regnum says:
Giyum: You used to live above the sea?

XO Martin says:
::glances back at the CSO:: CSO: Are you okay?

CSO Archen says:
Giyum: who ... who .. who .. are all these bodies ? why have you kept them here ... I suppose we're next THEN!

Host Giyum says:
::nods:: CO: Yes, our kind once could breath air from land or sea

XO Martin says:
CSO: Hey, calm down

CMO Burton says:
::Examines the federation officers more closely::

Host Giyum says:
CSO: Only if you so choose.  These were explorers that came to us.  ::points to one Andorian:: My father had memories of his kind...your kind hunting us, before we returned to the sea.

CSO Archen says:
Giyum: no .. no .. I'd rather go home .. no offense to your grace ..

CO Regnum says:
Giyum: You were hunted by Andorian’s

Host Giyum says:
CO: Andorian’s?  Is that the name belonging to the hunters?

CSO Archen says:
::scans the containers:: ALL: Most appear to have drown or rather natural death .... Suppose it is easy to drown anyone in a place like this though ...

CMO Burton says:
::Trying to determine the cause of death of the officers::

CO Regnum says:
Giyum: Well the one you pointed out was Andorian.

Host Giyum says:
::nods and seems to be concentrating on what was said::

CSO Archen says:
Self: Yea, I'm Andorian ... This is fascinating can we go now ....

CO Regnum says:
CSO: Mr. Archen, will you please compose yourself

XO Martin says:
::lowers her voice and frowns at the CSO:: CSO: I'm aware he's somewhat insulted you, but could you watch your manners please, Mr. Archen?

Host Giyum says:
CSO: You are not like the memories...not as angry...not as deadly.

Host Giyum says:
::nods again:: CSO: Yes, you may stay freely.  You all may stay freely.

CSO Archen says:
Giyum: Yea, deadly wont help anyone .. I'm sure we could put a Hazard Beacon out above this Planet or something ... I really don't want any more harm to come to you or your people, honest, or to us for that matter.

XO Martin says:
CSO: Mr. Archen...I'm sure a hazard beacon won't be necessary

Host Giyum says:
::starts off:: ALL: You may explore the histories as much as you wish.  But first, I should show you to your rooms.

CO Regnum says:
::thinks to himself, "Why when Archen asked if we could go they answered we may stay":: Giyum: Your hospitality is most welcome

CSO Archen says:
CMO: What you say we get a Bio Scan of those 2 bodies .. ::points to the two he can't recognize::

XO Martin says:
Giyum: Rooms? We can stay on the ship...I have a feeling air would be more preferable while we're sleeping. No offense to your hospitality, of course.

CMO Burton says:
CSO: An excellent idea.

CMO Burton says:
Giyum: Would you mind if I examined some specimens more closely?

Host Giyum says:
CSO: Those are Bliosht, an ancient race that lived above the seas here.  These two were the last of their kind.

Host Giyum says:
::motions to them:: CMO: They are yours.

CMO Burton says:
Giyum: Thank you very much.

CMO Burton says:
CO: With your permission I would like to stay here and examine them.

CO Regnum says:
CMO: Permission granted Doctor

CSO Archen says:
Giyum: what can we do for your people? Do you want to return home, just be left alone do you want to trade, if so what? And how did you get here from your home Planet anyway, and can you tell us how long this has been your home.

Host Giyum says:
XO: The breathers will ensure your safety while you are here, you have no fear of losing air.

Host Giyum says:
CSO: This world, has always been our home and we have no need of trade.  The sea provides all we need...you will see.

CO Regnum says:
Giyum: And we definatly appreciate the use of the breathers, but are they... 100% effective, some of these um, specimens died of asphyxiation.

CMO Burton says:
XO: Perhaps the CSO could examine the breathers for me, I would be very interested in how those creatures function as well. They might be valuable to Starfleet as well.

XO Martin says:
::nods:: CMO: Of course

XO Martin says:
Giyum: I meant, that being able to sleep in our own habitat is more comfortable.

Host Giyum says:
CO: This one  ::motions to the Andorian:: was punished.

CSO Archen says:
Giyum: There was a major explosion within this Solar System, I mean in space several years ago. Do you remember any major celestial events in recent past and I am curious as to how it might have effected your Eco-System?

Host Giyum says:
CO: This one ::motions to the Klingon:: removed the breather out of honor.

CO Regnum says:
Giyum: For his attack on your people, understanding, if a little barbaric

CMO Burton says:
::Begins to examine the Blioshts::

Host Giyum says:
CSO: Explosion?  ::thinks:: The change in the lights, yes.  There were many caves that were closed, many fissures causes in the caverns weakening them to a point that small sounds would cause them to cave in.  Food came in more abundance as life was pushed deeper to the core of our home.

Host Giyum says:
::nods to the CO and XO::  XO: As you wish

XO Martin says:
::glances at the CO, wondering if he's noticing their...eh...eagerness to have them stay...::

CO Regnum says:
Giyum: Do you know a way we can get our ship out of these caves so we can return to space?

CSO Archen says:
Giyum: Interesting ... Anything else for us to see ... ::wanting to leave the room of death farm behind::

CMO Burton says:
Giyum: May I ask what the average lifespan of your race is?

Host Giyum says:
::walks down a short, but grand hallway and opens a set of doors::  ALL: Your rooms if you decide to stay.   I will leave you to your rest and return to bring you to the feast in your honor.  We seldom have guests.

Host Giyum says:
::hears the CO's question:: CO: I will see.

CO Regnum says:
Giyum: I for one am looking forward to the feast

Host Giyum says:
<Tayan> ::looks up from her recording:: CMO: Most live at least 75 seasons

CMO Burton says:
Tayan: And most never leave the city?

Host Giyum says:
<Tayan> CMO: You seem most interested in the Bliosht.  They were wonderful creatures and very kind.

CMO Burton says:
Tayan: What became of their race?

Host Giyum says:
<Tayan> CMO: The city is our only home.  There is no where else for us to go, unless we wish to live in the caverns.  We have lived too long below the sea

XO Martin says:
::looks at the CO as Giyum leaves:: CO: So, what do you make of all this? Are you as uneasy as I am? Or maybe that's just me...

Host Giyum says:
<Tayan> CMO: They could not learn anything new, could not adapt.  They tried to join us and could not adjust, nor could the breathers breath for them.  There was something about them that destroyed the breathers.

CO Regnum says:
XO: At this juncture I'm.... well let's just say cautiously optimistic that the uneasiness is unfounded.

XO Martin says:
::nods:: CO: Makes sense...I just can't shake the bad feeling...maybe it's too soon after our Mad Cow encounter...

CMO Burton says:
Tayan: Perhaps you would assist me in taking some samples that I could return to my ship with for further study?

Host Giyum says:
<Tayan> ::motions to the hall of records:: CMO: You have all of this that you may study, and you wish to seek more?

Host Giyum says:
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