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Mission Summary 10706.28   #234
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The bridge crew of the USS Don Johnson is on the surface of the planet, exploring the alien technology.
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XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
:: Looking over the computers that are in the chamber to see what he can find out::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::with the team in the control room that Ce'os has shown them::
CEO_McPhee says:
::with the others looking over the computers in the area::
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::Still kneeling by a computer, reaches out to touch one::
OPS_Jankara says:
::carefully searching for some sort of interface with the computer::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Watch it.  You don't know what it will do.
Host Ce’os says:
ACTION: The crew find the alien technology similar to that reported on several pleasure planets.
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
CO: I'll be careful Captain.  ::looks over her shoulder::  I promise.  ::looks back and touches the side of the computer::
Host Ce’os says:
ACTION: A small screen activates at the CTO's touch, displaying several views of the city.
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::raises an eyebrow:: self: what do we have here?  ::stands and looks at the screen::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: What a pretty picture.  Now can you move it around to see what the area is like?
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CTO: Interesting discovery.
CNS_Chandra says:
::Standing with Ce'os::
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: Captain, earlier crew found their wishes coming true merely by thinking them.  I'm starting to think this may be the reason those happened.  Of course, it's just a hunch right now.
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
CO: I'll try.  ::looks it over and touches a promising looking button::
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
XO: What do you make of this, Stidd?
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
:: Looks for some sort of user interface::
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CTO: Fascinating, very fascinating.
CEO_McPhee says:
::walks over to where the CTO and the XO are standing::
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::glances at the other controls and tries a couple of them::
Host Ce’os says:
ACTION: The screen scrolls over the countryside in several locations.
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
CO: Captain, looks like we're getting somewhere.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::looks for something::
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Finds a user interface and begins working with it::
OPS_Jankara says:
::turns away from the CO and continues her work::
CEO_McPhee says:
::points towards the screen:: CTO: I wonder what those locations are?
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: I think I can access the primary functions in the computer, captain.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO/OPS: Yes it was like a wishing well and I would like for all us to keep our minds on our jobs please.
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Continues to work on the interface::
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
CO: Not sure, but it seems to be multiple places and not just one or two places, I think
OPS_Jankara says:
::looks for anything that may show a telepathic interface::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: If you can access it then do so.
Host Ce’os says:
ACTION: The screen changes and the crew can see themselves.
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::points at one then another scene:: CO: See there?  ::stops when they see themselves:: CO: Now that's interesting
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::walks over to Ce'os and the CNS::  Ce'os: This technology is really interesting.  ::stares at the viewer to see herself and her people::
CEO_McPhee says:
All: Wow! ::reaches out to touch the screen::
OPS_Jankara says:
::places a hand on a small panel and presses, trying to pop it open::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
Ce'os: Do we need to go to the center of the planet for more information?
Host Ce’os says:
CO: No, you can find anything you wish, here
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::kneels back down and runs her hand under the lip of the computer in front of her::
Host Ce’os says:
ACTION: The panel opens revealing an intricate tangle of wires.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::eyebrow goes up::  OPS: What have you found?
OPS_Jankara says:
::thinks "If I wanted to read minds, where would I hide the interface?"::
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::listens to T'Ponga as she keeps feeling around on the underside::
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: I believe it is a telepathic interface.  At least I hope it is.  We shall see.  ::starts checking through the wires::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
All: Some of this looks like replicators.
CEO_McPhee says:
CO: But if they are replicators, then what are they meant to replicate?
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: That could explain the wishes coming true.  Replicators and some sort of advance transporter could, conceivably, have changed costumes for uniforms.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO: Possibly what we think?  That would be the most logical guess here.
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
CO/CEO: Either that or what we wish deep down?
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Exactly what I believe.
CEO_McPhee says:
OPS: Maybe they are meant to replicate everything. What we see, hear, and think.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
All: You mean to tell me that the Sustainers are computers?
OPS_Jankara says:
CEO: It can't be everything.  If it were, my fiancé would have been here a long time ago. ::continues working on the wires::  Things attached to certain emotions perhaps?
CEO_McPhee says:
CO: It looks that way Captain meant to produce whatever the people of this world want, using some kind of interface to communicate with them.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: That is a good possibility.
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: That does not fit with what Ce'os told me.  She showed me the star system that they are from and she has spoken of them as living.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: McPhee was frustrated over not having his uniform.  Fowler really wanted a change of clothes.  They got them.  When they weren't enjoying themselves, their wishes came true.  Non-corporeal wishes anyway.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: It may not fit but logically it would seem possible.
OPS_Jankara says:
::finds a couple of small electrodes::  CO: Captain, permission to try something?  I'm a limited telepath and may be able to interface with this.
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
XO/CO: Maybe at one time they were humanoid, but have since become, or put their essences in these computers
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: If the Sustainers put this technology here for the people, it would stand to reason that they came from another place, there by making the Sustainers a totally separate race of beings.
Host Ce’os says:
CO: No, the Sustainers are not computers, more like what would equate with human gods.
OPS_Jankara says:
XO: Some of our newer vessels have bio-neural gel packs.  I've heard of beings believing that made our ships live.  Perhaps it is similar.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Just be very careful.  We don't know how it will affect you.
OPS_Jankara says:
::places the wire ended electrodes on her scalp near her telepathic cortex::  CO: Understood.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
Ce'os: No you misunderstood.  The Sustainers are a real people but they could have put these machines here to maintain this planet.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::monitors OPS with her own telepathy::
Host Ce’os says:
OPS: Yes, that sounds much like the Sustainers.
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::stands up and keeps an eye on Jankara, moves closer just in case she is needed::
CEO_McPhee says:
CO: So that means that these computers need to be getting their power from somewhere, right?
OPS_Jankara says:
::closes her eyes to focus on creating an interface with the computer::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Would you like to concur on that train of thought?
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO: Correct and I believe it is the heart of this planet.
Host Ce’os says:
CEO: I can answer that one, the power comes from the sun and the planet's core.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
Out loud: Bingo.
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::Smiles at T'Ponga calling out 'Bingo':: CO: Never knew you played that game, Captain
CEO_McPhee says:
Ce’os: So your race uses thermal energy?
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: My mother does. ::smiles::
OPS_Jankara says:
::begins seeing things playing out within her mind, like looking at a computer console::  CO: I'm in.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO: It would explain a lot of things.
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
CO: Ahhh, ::smiles again then goes back to watching Jankara::
Host Ce’os says:
CEO: Yes, only natural energy sources.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Yes you certainly are.  Just be careful.
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Looks at the CO for the comment:: CO: Very much so, captain.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::senses the emotions of her OPS officer::
OPS_Jankara says:
::begins searching for visual or text information on the Sustainers::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
All: Ok what do we have so far?  Sustainers putting this technology here for the people to use to create what they wish.
CEO_McPhee says:
Ce’os: So how do you capture these natural resources and turn them into energy to run a whole planet?
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
CO: That would be a good way for them to make it on the planet.  But they could also work for some of what they want
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
ALL: This would allow for the construction that was going on earlier here on the planet and the tectonic shifts that accompanied it.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: True.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Yes that is also true.
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
XO: Agreed
Host Ce’os says:
Action: The display changes, and a humanoid race nearly transparent appears in place of the building occupants. Ce'os bows to the image.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::watches with keen interest::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
Ce'os: That is one of the sustainers?
CEO_McPhee says:
::watches as the beings appear::
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
Out loud: This is a good start
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::keeps an eye on the OPS officer and glances at the screen with the others on it::
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: Captain, I believe you can see the Sustainers now.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Well it seems that you are quite correct my dear.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Any thoughts?
OPS_Jankara says:
::searches for the reason this planet was set up for Ce'os and his people::
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: Obviously they are some type of protectors for these people. For what reason I don't know,  their technology is obviously very advanced.
CNS_Chandra says:
::Looks for the sustainers::
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
:: Scans the images with his tricorder::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
Ce'os: Are they capable of direct speech?
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
XO/CNS: Impressions gentlemen?
Host Ce’os says:
CO: The images? Yes, Captain, you may speak with them.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: Captain, this planet is very close to the original planet.  I can confirm that now. ::smiles slightly and digs further::
CEO_McPhee says:
::turns towards the screens::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
Sustainer: We have come to this planet to see if it would be a good place for colonization.  I hope that we have not intruded upon something that is not intended for all races to live on.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: Well I would first suggest that we try and speak with the sustainers.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: That is the first thing I am doing.  ::smiles at him::
OPS_Jankara says:
::searches to see if the sustainers have prepared the entire planet or just a certain area::
Host Ce’os says:
<Sustainer> CO: This world was intended for all who will care for it and treasure its gifts.
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: Well, captain.  The images are of humanoid beings.  Given the images, I would say a little taller than 2 meters.  Average build by human standards.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
Sustainer: That is good for we all can live in peace and my people do not believe in destroying the planets vast resources.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: Captain, they've prepared the Northern Continent for Ce'os and his people.  The rest appears to be untouched.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Continue to scan and see what else you can find out.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: That is welcome news.
Host Ce’os says:
<Sustainer> ::nods::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
Sustainer: Do you have any objection to us exploring the other continents for possible colonization?
Host Ce’os says:
<Sustainer> CO: Should the people agree, then you are welcome to join them in discovery.
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::thinks that that would leave a lot of the planet for another colony::
Host Ce’os says:
CO: Our people would welcome you.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
Sustainer: Well then we will gather for a meeting and see what they say.
OPS_Jankara says:
::searches for any information in the database on the other continents; drinkable water, average temperature, seasonal changes, and etc.::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
Ce'os: I had hoped that you would say that.  It means a lot to our people.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO: Having fun finding out about the thermal energies?
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: Captain, there is limited information here regarding the other continents.  But what it does show says the areas should be habitable.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Would you please accompany Ce'os as we explore?
CEO_McPhee says:
::takes his eyes off his tricorder for a second:: CO: Aye, sir. But it would be easier with CIO’s help.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO: I am quite sure she would help you if you asked her.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: It would be my pleasure sir.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: That is good news. Keep at it.
Host Ce’os says:
CEO: What do you need?
CEO_McPhee says:
Ce’os: I would love it if you could give me a more in-depth look of how your thermal energies work?
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: It may be probable to assume that the power of these computers/replicators could extend into the rest of the planet, including the areas we would be colonizing.
OPS_Jankara says:
::begins looking for any sort of transporter technology that would account for the "wishes coming true"::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Yes it is certainly possible but something I wouldn’t want to assume just yet.
Host Ce’os says:
CEO: We interface with the planet's core, allowing the energies to flow through all the equipment.
CNS_Chandra says:
Ce'os: Where would you suggest we explore next?
CEO_McPhee says:
Ce’os: Interface? You mean everyone of your kind is able to interface with the planet? Is the planet alive in some way?
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: But it is something that does need to be considered for our report on colonization.  I would recommend someone going to the other continents to test them and see if the "wish power" extends to them.
Host Ce’os says:
CEO: Of course, all planets have living energies.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: I am not saying that we shouldn't but it is the logical thing to do.
Host Ce’os says:
CNS: Any place you like. Would you care to visit another city? Or would you prefer to visit another continent for your exploration?
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::listens to the others and thinks::
CEO_McPhee says:
Ce’os: How are you able to tap into these energies?
Host Ce’os says:
CEO: With our minds.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: City or continent sir?
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Both.
CEO_McPhee says:
Ce’os: Do only your people have to power to do this or does this power extend to us as well?
Host Ce’os says:
ALL: I can only take one at a time.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
Ce'os: That is all we can ask of you.
OPS_Jankara says:
::sits down on the floor and continues her telepathic search through the computer::
CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
Self: I wonder about telepaths?
Host Ce’os says:
CEO: I believe it would include all that can use their mind to communicate. But the computers do have the ability to read minds as well to serve those that do not speak with their minds.
Host Ce’os says:
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