USS Pandora Mission Transcript 11408.29
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, 11408.29, First Steps

The Pandora crew has made contact with the Reicha, a species which has just made their first foray into Warp Drive. First Citizen Fratoo has made radio contact with the approaching Captain's Yacht, asking to make face to face contact.

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CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: in the navigation seat next to Lt Xetani ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Monitoring sensors to try and learn anything we can about these beings. ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: piloting the shuttle ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
::getting ready for the big moment::
FC_Fratoo :
@:: In control room of Reicha Propulsion Labs, trying to figure out just what all this means for his people. ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CTO: I wonder what the proper protocol is when you meet giant bugs?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CTO: Do I have to shake more than one pair of hands... err, umm, feet?
SC_Capt_Marek :
OPS: Bring a giant flyswatter?
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
OPS: Symbiots and bipeds worked it out, I'm sure we can.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
OPS: I recommend we do not mention that some species eat bugs for sustenance. It might cause a strain in the diplomatic contact.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: grins :: SC: You told a joke Captain!
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO: I'm sure we will, just thinking out loud Lieutenant.
SC_Capt_Marek :
OPS: I think I just did... well, you can always learn something new :: raises an eyebrow :: Illogical remark, but kind of ... funny... Now, let's go back to serious duties...
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
SC: Of course Captain. :: chuckles ::
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
SC/OPS: You too may be indulging in humor, but I was not. :: grunts ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: taps on the comm system :: Com: Fratoo: Yes, we can read your signals, and if you show us the way, we will be glad to follow you in. I assume there will be a place for our ship to land near yours?
SC_Capt_Marek :
CTO:: My apologies, Lieutenant.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CTO: Of course you weren't.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
OPS: Or was I? :: chuckles ::
FC_Fratoo :
@COM: CO: Yes, of course there is a place to land. But I am not on a shuttle, I am in the control center at the source. However, you can follow the shuttles you are near if you need help finding the source.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: grins at the CTO ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: makes a mental note: A small joke is like a snowball rolling down a mountain when it is told among members of different species... it grows and can get out of control ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Sir, I am able to trace the signal and plot a course to its origin.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO: I am scanning the source for...... "obstacles"..... Captain.
CO_Capt_Adams :
Com: Fratoo: We can see the signal, but will follow your shuttles as a show of respect for your people
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: Lieutenant, follow those shuttles
FC_Fratoo :
@COM: CO: Very good sir, thank you.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Aye Sir.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: begins scanning the source of the signal and all parts along the course ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: follows the shuttles ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO: Commander, once we land, I want you to take the lead on this First Contact mission. That work for you?
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: So far, so good...
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: Your command Sir
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: By the way, it is the first time they are meeting an alien race... and they take is so calmly... :: raises an eyebrow ::
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: Just our luck, we have found a new race of Vulcans!
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
SC: I believe Earth first began by shooting at my people when a Klingon landed there.
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: chuckles ::

XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CTO: And I would believe that the first Klingons on Earth liked it
SC_Capt_Marek :
CTO: :: nods to the CTO :: Was that a serious comment... or a funny sarcastic intended one?
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: chuckles :: SC: All of the above Sir.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: chuckles at the XO ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: Ok... If they are as logical as we Vulcan are... All: finish the statement as you wish... :: smiles ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: We are entering the atmosphere Captain.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: frowns :: CSO: Just a thought but can we breathe their atmosphere?
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: Switch to aeronautical flight once the atmosphere is dense enough
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
All: Yes, the air is breathable.

ACTION: The shuttle train enters the atmosphere, heading towards the control center.

OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Aye Sir. :: watches the instruments ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
CSO: Great! No suits needed then. I'm sure we'll be ugly enough for them as it is, without using suits
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Switching to aeronautical flight.
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: As long as they don't see us as their next dinner... Aesthetic aspects are irrelevant in this case...
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: Aye Sir, face to face and "natural" is best.
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: starts to feel the ship react to the atmosphere as it thickens :: OPS: Careful of the flight path. Let's see if you remember how to do this... :: chuckles at OPS ::
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
OPS: What kind of atmosphere do they have?
CO_Capt_Adams :
SC: You know, that reminds me of a Earth movie from the mid-20th century - a black and white film - about giant ants.............
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Aye Sir. I keep myself in shape with simulator practice.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
XO: Oxygen/Nitrogen.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
XO: Mostly nitrogen, about 85%, about 10% Oxygen and 4 Carbon Dioxide. A bit more than "Standard."
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CSO: A bit light on oxygen but we should be ok unless we need to run...
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: makes adjustments as needed for atmospheric flight ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
XO: I would suggest that we leave the shuttle emergency transport system activated, just in case we are involved in a situation in which we would be forced to "run"
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: nods :: XO/SC: Seems a prudent suggestion.

ACTION: The shuttles approach the surface and receive landing pad instructions.

OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: I have received landing protocol Sir. Making approach.
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: follows with attention the approaching maneuvers ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: nods acknowledgement ::

ACTION: Crowds begin to gather around the edges of two landing pads, including the one the Helios is headed to.

OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: waits her turn to land ::
Control_Center :
@COM: Helios: You are free to land at your assigned pad. Welcome to Reicha.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
COM: Control Center: Acknowledged control, thank you.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: maneuvers the yacht into position on the landing pad ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
Self: Steady, steady.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: feels the slight bump as the shuttle settles onto the pad. ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: And we are down Sir.
FC_Fratoo :
:: Stepping forward past the row, but stand waiting for the shuttle to open. Turns and waves two others forward. ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO: Ready Commander?
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: Let's see if they stay that calm when they see the ugly bunch we are
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
XO: Speak for yourself Sir. I consider myself quite handsome.

ACTION: Two more Reichans step forward, one quickly, the other more slowly and cautiously.

XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
OPS: Open the door, slowly please
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
XO: Aye Sir.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: opens door, slowly ::
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
:: steps in front of the group to the door ::
FC_Fratoo :
:: Sees the door open and steps forward, looking back to ensure the other two are still coming. ::
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: sets the computer to maintain transporter lock on away team at all times in case of emergency beam-out. ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: finishes landing protocols for the yacht, leaving emergency safeties online ::
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
:: when the door is completely open, steps out and looks around ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: brings up the rear with the CTO ::

FC_Fratoo :
All: Greetings, and welcome to Reicha, I am First Citizen Fratoo and this is my Minister of Defense, Grait Fortua... :: Points to the more cautious one. :: and my minister of science, Artook Misran.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: maintains an alert look on all participants ::
FC_Fratoo :
All: Those behind me are the flight control staff, they are obviously...intrigued by your arrival.
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: steps out of the Helios and looks at the Reichans :: Fratoo: It is our pleasure to meet you all. My XO is most proficient at new encounters, so he will be representing all of us.
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: tries to look as friendly as possible ::
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
Fratoo: I am commander Gaeb, this is my commanding officer, Captain Adams, and Captain Marek, Lieutenant Xetani, Lieutenant Junior Grade Trix and Lieutenant D’Ghor who will stay with the shuttle for the time being. 
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
Fratoo: We are representing the United Federation of Planets and on their behalf we congratulate your people on this great step you have made on this day
FC_Fratoo :
XO: It is a pleasure to meet you. Where are you from, if I may ask? You do not appear... the same. Pardon me if that offends.
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
Fratoo: The UFP is a union of different worlds and our crew is a sample of the different kinds that make this union
FC_Fratoo :
All: I understand. But let us step inside, get more comfortable and out of the sun. Yes?
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
Fratoo: I agree.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: follows behind the CO ::
FC_Fratoo :
:: Leads the newcomers inside. ::

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