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Mission Summary 10707.12
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The command crew of the USS Don Johnson has been returned to the ship. Twelve hours have passed and alpha shift is just returning to duty.
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XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
:: Using the Head just off the bridge ::
CNS_Chandra says:
::Waiting for the head just off the bridge::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::in her ready room working on the various PADD's from the exploration of the continents::
OPS_Jankara says:
::heads from her quarters up for the briefing::
CNS_Chandra says:
::Knocking on the door:: XO: Hurry up in there, this is an emergency!
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::taps her combadge:: *XO*: Please make sure that all department heads are ready for a briefing in the briefing room in 15 minutes please.
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CNS: You know that no job is complete until the paper work is finished.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::gathers her reports to get ready for the briefing::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::conducting a few last scans from orbit::
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
*CO*: Aye Captain.  :: Exits the head :: CNS: you have less than 15 minutes because you have to be in a briefing ordered by the captain then.
CNS_Chandra says:
::Rushes past the XO quickly::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
Self: Hopefully the Federation Council will chose wisely in their choice for who is to colonize the continent.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::has the feeling that her suspicions are in the minority, but is ready to state her opinion none the less::
OPS_Jankara says:
::heads out of the lift and to the briefing room::
CNS_Chandra says:
::Finishes and heads for the briefing room::
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
:: Alerts the command staff to report to the briefing room for the briefing meeting.::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::picks up several PADD's and heads to the briefing room::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::heads toward the briefing room, with what little information she has::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::thinks about Ce'os and her people and their relation to being the same people::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::joins the others, PADD in hand, but for once she isn't looking at it::
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Enters the briefing room and takes his usual seat and waits for the others::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::walks into the briefing room and picks up a cup of Valerian root tea and sits::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::enters the briefing room and sits down::
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: Captain.
OPS_Jankara says:
::sits down, dropping the PADD on the table::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Number One.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::nods to the captain::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::nods at her staff as they enter::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::nods respectfully and waits for the senior officers in the room to speak first::
CNS_Chandra says:
::Sits impatiently, shifting in his seat::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::shoots the counselor a sideways glance, even though he is her superior, just so he knows that everyone can see him fidgeting::
OPS_Jankara says:
::takes a long sip of her root beer and glances around the table at the others::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
All: Ok people settle down.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: I appreciate your quickness and hopefully we can get this done as quickly as possible.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: This briefing is to compare notes and to determine what the report to Starfleet will contain.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: I am sure that you all agree on one thing.  That would be that this continent is perfect for colonization.  However I want to hear from each of you what you found and your opinion on allowing this continent to be colonized.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
All: I guess that Lt. Jankara would be more than happy to go first.  Lt?
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
:: Prepares to take notes on the meeting for his and the CO's meeting after this::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::takes out a PADD to compare notes::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::tries to hide her clear disagreement to what we all agree on, but only partly suppresses her reaction, hoping no one saw it, and pretends to look down at her PADD as she waits her turn:: ::looks up as OPS is given the floor::
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: What I found in the computer was that while the Sustainers created the planet, they intended the primary continent for their people.  I found no plans for the secondary continent to be used.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: It doesn't have the connection to the computer or the telepathic interface so as long as our people stayed on their side of the planet, there shouldn't be any problem.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::nods::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::jots down what Jankara is saying::
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: The only concern I have is Federation telepaths coming here and attempting to abuse Ce'os, her people, and the system that the Sustainers set up.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: But, if people brought here were chosen, there would be little chance of any abuse happening.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: I also share that concern.
OPS_Jankara says:
::leans back to signify that she's done::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Yes that is what I believe will happen but we need to make sure that, that is the case.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: You mentioned something about Ce'os people and the Sustainers.  Is there a correlation between the two?
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Apart from the fact that Ce'os and her people are decedents from the Sustainers.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: I don't see how there can be more of a correlation than that. ::smiles::  They are protective, if that's what you're wondering.  Any attempts at abuse would likely cause problems for all of the Federation colonists.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Ok that is what I was looking for.  Their protectiveness of the planet.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
All: So that is a noteworthy report to add.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
All: I think it would be safe to say that the Federation will need to be careful in who they allow to colonize the continent.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::notes the protectiveness of the planet by Ce'os and her people::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
All: Certainly not a telepathic race in any event.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::looks at her staff:: FCO: Your turn Lt. Newell_McPhee.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Well, Captain, I can't add very much.  It is a beautiful continent.  And as you say, we will need to be very careful as to who we allow to colonize the continent.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Be a tactical FCO for a moment and tell me if this place has any strategic importance to the sector?
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::thinks a minute:: CO: Strategic importance, sir? Well, in terms of its location, I would say it does.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: How so and by whom?
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: For the Federation, sir, and Bajoran’s, and for us as well, since it is fairly near our home base.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: For trade, and to watch the Romulan’s for activities, since we are near their Neutral Zone.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Yes and who ever wants to settle on it as well.  It would mean that a sizable presence of Federation people as well.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Agreed, sir.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: So security would be somewhat a small problem then.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Yes, sir.  Security would only be a small problem.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::notes that in her PADD::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Thank you for your opinion.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: I hope you are ready Number One.
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Nods::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Well Number One the floor is yours.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::hates being reminded that her mother's people are a "threat" to the Federation::
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
:: Taps some commands on the console in front of him::  ALL: The planet has an ideal atmosphere and the Sustainers have agreed to design the second continent to our needs.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Continue.
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
ALL: The only concern I have is the unidentified anti-matter leaking from that one asteroid and the apparent warp engine enclosed.  That clearly is not a naturally occurring event.
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
All: We still need to determine where that came from and who's it is as that could change the issues of security for this planet.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::is glad to hear someone finally saying something sensible::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: If memory serves that was destroyed.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
Self: ::thinking:: Destroyed or not, it came from somewhere originally and we still don't know why. I could live with that if it was the only thing that made me suspicious, however.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Yes you are correct if it was still there.  I think that we should however investigate this more before the report goes to Starfleet.
XO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Nods:: Is there anything specific you want me to comment on, captain?
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: If by some quirk of nature another one appears it could have a big impact in this sector and the security of the area as well.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: I think that it will suffice for now thank you.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: I know you have been chomping at the bit so the floor is yours Lt.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: I'm sorry if it was that obvious. Don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting that we look a gift horse in the mouth. I just want to make sure it isn't wooden and postmarked Greece. I do think we should send people to the planet, but I don't think it should be standard colonists. I would recommend a specialized team for two reasons.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: I agree with you Lt.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: First of all, we know very little of the inhabitants, besides that they seem friendly but have the way of controlling us at a whim. Let's not forget that we were all taken from this ship, however benignly. If their whims became more...problematic in the future it would be rather unfortunate.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: Very true and I do agree with a specialized team before any colonization takes place.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: Secondly, we are explorers. We build, we learn, we grow. We don't just collect hand-me-down territory that someone else has created for us. It's a little too much like a station I once heard about, created by the <Zorn's people>. We all know the repercussions of that.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
All: There are still too many things that are unanswered.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: However, there is something to explore here. The inhabitants themselves and the area are very interesting.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: Yes we do.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: Yes they are Lt.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: I would recommend a team of sociologists, anthropologists, security and tactical officers, with a few other scientists, doctors, etc. thrown in the mix.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::Nods in agreement with the CSO's assessment::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: I agree with the CSO's thoughts and opinions.  If there are no more issues to be discussed I think we should return to our stations and remain in orbit for at least a few days more to see if our own Science team can possibly find out more before I send the report into Starfleet.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: Are all agreed with this plan?
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
All: Oh wait our counselor has yet to speak.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: Well sir II actually disagree with colonization. I believe it will only bring trouble for the people already here. However if we MUST colonize I don't feel that the Federation should choose who should be here but the Sustainers should make that choice.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: OK but why?
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: They have some paternal sense for the inhabitants already there and would most likely make a wise choice as to the most suitable persons to place on their planet.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Ok well that certainly has merit.  I will enter your opinion into the report as well as it is also sound advice.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: It would also show them that the Federation places trust in them and that they can return the trust in kind.
OPS_Jankara says:
CO: This is still a First Contact situation in many ways.  I doubt the Federation would bring anyone here with the attitude of 'here's who you're stuck living with'.  Everything would be done diplomatically.
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