USS Pandora Mission Transcript 11408.15

USS Pandora Cast of Characters

CO	Captain John J Adams	Bob Baldwin		
SC	Captain Satok Z Marek	Pablo Delsaglio		
XO	Commander Gaeb	Gabriel Marceau		
DO	VACANT			
FCO	VACANT			
2O	VACANT			
OPS	Lieutenant Xara Xetani	Julie Léger		
CTO	Lieutenant D’ghor Rustazh	Gilles Léger		
TO	VACANT			
CSO	Lieutenant (jg.) Vertan Trix	Steven Weller		
SO	VACANT			
CEO	VACANT			
EO	VACANT			
CMO	VACANT			
MO	VACANT			
CNS	VACANT			

USS Pandora 
Stardate 11408.15
First Steps

The Pandora has detected Warp Drive from the beings known as the Reicha. They are now preparing to depart ship to go and make First Contact.

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CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Exiting turbolift, mentally going over the things we might encounter. ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: follows the group towards the Captain's Yacht door ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: approaches the panel at the Captain's Yacht bay door and pushes the green button to open ::
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
:: follows the team aboard the craft ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: enters behind the CO ::
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: sits in the co-pilot seat and waves the pilot's seat to Xetani :: OPS: All yours Lieutenant.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: nods to the CTO ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Steps into the craft, taking a brief look around before finding a work station and logging in. ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: thinks to himself - Can't even fly my own damn yacht these days ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: takes the pilots seat and signals the Bridge for departure clearance ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: stands next to the Captain :: All: Very well, I think it would be redundant to mention it to a group of seasoned Starfleet Officers, but we must not allow ourselves be carried away by the enthusiasm of this First Encounter, and act logically. :: raises an eyebrow ::

CO_Capt_Adams :
:: notes the anxiousness of his cohorts as they rush to the pilot seats :: OPS: Pre-flight checks at your convenience Lieutenant.
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: takes seat in the vessel ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
All: Logging into Yacht sensors, keep our eyes working until we get there.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Aye Sir, pre-flight checks finishing up now and waiting for departure clearance.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: begins monitoring tactical sensors and sets up link with Pandora's tactical sensors ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
CTO: Clear all moorings and umbilicals to the ship
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: taps on his PADD and goes over all the reports on the insectoid species ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO: XO, please be so kind as to get us departure clearance..
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: nods :: CO: Aye Sir.... ::pushes a few buttons:: We are clear and free to navigate.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
All: Never made a first intro this close to a Warp Threshold, how do we go about "knocking to say hi?"
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: something comes to his attention :: CO: Excuse me, am I wrong or this is the maiden voyage of this Yacht?
CO_Capt_Adams :
CSO: Fire up our sensors and give me a path away from Pandora, then towards the Riecha's home planet... make it look like we're just passing through
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: Aye Captain. We can go towards the sixth planet first, then alter course to enter and keep their sensors away from the Pandora. Shouldn't take long, even at impulse.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO/CSO`: Forgive me Sir... but if this is first contact... I recommend we do not "sneak" in. Quite the contrary, I suggest we make ourselves as "loud" as possible on their detection devices.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: looks to the XO for flight clearance :: XO: Pre-flight checks are complete Sir, just waiting for clearance.
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: observes the crew manning the remarkable crafted Captain's Yacht ::
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
*Bridge*: Bridge, this is the Helios ready for departure
Bridge :
*Helios*: Permission granted Helios. We will maintain position until we hear from you.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CTO: You misunderstand... I don't intend for this yacht to be quiet. I simply do not want our trail back to the Pandora to be easily discerned
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: nods :: CO: Indeed... very prudent Sir. I recant my recommendation.
TO_Ens_T’rget :
@ XO: All clear Sir. Proceed when ready
TO_Ens_T’rget :
@ XO: Safe trip Helios.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: waits for the order to depart ::
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: Cleared for departure Captain
CO_Capt_Adams :
CSO: Once we become "apparent" to the Riecha, I'm sure they'll come to check us out....... prepare for friend or foe encounter... we don't know which they'll take us for
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: adjust his seat belt ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: Take us out
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: I'm certain Chief D'Ghor will be ready, but that shouldn't be that much of an issue. I think we can outrun anything they have... projectiles included.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO: I shall plot us a quiet course and make us quite visible when you give the word Sir.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Aye Sir. :: taps the console to move the yacht away from the ship. ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: We are away Sir. Setting course recommended by Lt. Trix.
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: nods ::
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
OPS: All traffic is still concentrated near their home world. The course I've located will keep us hidden until we are quite closer.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CTO: Understood.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Their communications transmissions are very busy, Sir.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: It would seem they are talking about the warp ship, both officially and publicly.
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: I think they must be euphoric... a turning point in their history... and we are fortunate to witness it...
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
SC: No doubt Captain.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: mumbles :: All: I wonder how historic it will be when they meet a bunch of mammals in space.

ACTION: After the roundabout trip through the star system, the Captain's Yacht approaches estimated detection range of the beings.

CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO: Sir, I believe I can adjust our shields to make our signature quite visible to their detection grids.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Sir, I believe we are in detection range.
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: follows the progress of the flight with total attention ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: Let me know when we've got their attention.
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: Maybe we should attempt something to caught their attention... like an active scanning
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Aye Sir. :: listens to communications ::
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: nods to Xetani :: OPS: I shall make our profile quite loud. :: adjusts shields ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: nods at the CTO ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Sir, I think they see us.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Their transmissions are referring to us, Sir.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO: Sir.... they are intensifying their microwave and radar scans. They know we are coming.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
All: Certainly looks that way, went from "Party Mode" to "mom and dad are home?!" mode pretty quick it seems...
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: :: whispers :: I assume that a simple "hello" message would be suitable in a couple of minutes
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO: Sir, I recommend we alter our course to prove we are not an asteroid or comet. Any scientist will conclude that we are not a "natural" phenomena.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: chuckles at the CSO ::
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: I rather suggest we open communication before we approach more
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Shall I open hailing frequencies Sir?
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: stands and goes next to one of the yacht's observation windows, call Marek an old romantic, but he felt compelled to try to see something with his old eyes ::
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO: Captain, we have 4 smaller vessels leaving orbit. They are on an intercept course.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Sir, incoming radio signal, directed at us.
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: Translation?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: On speakers Sir.
First_Citizen_Fratoo :
@COM: Yacht: This is First Citizen Fratoo of the Reicha. Who are you and what are your intentions to our people?
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: Open hailing frequencies.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Aye Sir, hailing frequencies open.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: thinks :: Self: Here we go and is glad he is not doing the talking.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CTO: Let's lead them around a bit and head for solid ground, preferably one of their larger cites, or hives, or whatever.....
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO: Sir... there are 4 ships coming to meet us.
CO_Capt_Adams :
COM: Riecha: This is Captain JJ Adams of the USS Helios. We come in peace!!
First_Citizen_Fratoo :
@COM: CO: We...we were not expecting this. It seems we have a chance to come to meet you.
First_Citizen_Fratoo :
@COM: CO: Can you follow this radio signal? We can meet you at its source... if that is all right with you.
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO: Do me a favor - take a look into their fire power, just in case they're not all hep on meeting us
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: Yes sir
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
:: turns to the sensor panel and looks into the output and evidence of phaser arrays or projectile weapons ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: nods to the XO:: XO: So long as ours are bigger than theirs, eh?
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: Apparently size is not important....
SC_Capt_Marek :
XO: :: smiles at the XO's observation ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO: Hhmmpff!!

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