Rich
<<<<<<<<<<<<<BEGIN MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>

Capt. Brinn
::stands up from the captain's chair::

LtJG. Tharrn
::on the bridge, to the Captains left side::

Cmdr. Richter III
::walks onto the Bridge::

Lt. Praxton
::in sickbay, reaching into jar for a lollipop::

Lt. Peters
::Enters engineering from TL::

LtJG. Quchant
::At Operations Station running standard diagnostics on ship's systems::

Garan
::::in Office of President awaiting the Representatives of the Federation:::

Ens. Pang
::on the bridge ..checking layout of Tac console::

Lt. Varek
::at bridge tactical station:: ensign pang: Please begin full diagnostics of all tactical systems.

Lt. Praxton
::pulls out a red one and smiles, her favorite::

Lt. Lenor
::standing at Science one....running diagnostics::

Capt. Brinn
::nods at the XO as he arrives::

Capt. Brinn
Richter: are we ready?

Cmdr. Richter III
::nods at Captain::

Ens. Pang
Varek Aye sir ::starts initial diagnostics procedures::

LtJG. Tharrn
::watches the bridge-crew::

Cmdr. Richter III
Capt. Yes Sir

Lt. Varek
::looks over crew dispassionately::

Lt. Peters
::Accepts PADD from ensign and starts reviewing the reports::

Ens. Pang
::wonders what the Vulcan will be like as new boss::

Lt. Praxton
::walks into sickbay proper, calls for full diagnostics on equipment::

LtJG. Quchant
::running Diags on Flight control Subsystems sitting in window on station::

Capt. Brinn
Quchant:  Coordinate the departure:  we should disengage docking grapples and move out slowly.

Cmdr. Richter III
::scans the arm console::

LtJG. Quchant
CO: Aye Aye Sir

Cmdr. Richter III
::looks at view screen::

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THE USS SELEYA SITS DOCKED IN STARBASE PREPARING TO DEPART

Lt. Varek
::keys in commands to PADD that will create a new duty roster for security personnel::

LtJG. Quchant
::disengages Docking Clamps::

Ens. Pang
::rechecks shields ... was that something wrong ...?::

Morosea Da'
::::moves to Garan's side::::::::carrying a small tray::::::

Ens. Pang
::thinks - no ...::

Capt. Brinn
Quchant:  I'll expect you to handle Flight control as well, if that isn't a problem.

LtJG. Quchant
::co-ordinates with docking master::

LtJG. Quchant
CO: Yes Sir

Cmdr. Richter III
Quchant: Standard departure please

Morosea Da'
Garan: Here is your tea, my husband.

Capt. Brinn
::looks around bridge::

LtJG. Tharrn
::sighs and leans back in his chair::

Lt. Peters
::Reports show the ship is at optimal performance.  For a new ship that is.  Is looking forward to putting his own "tweaks" in place::

Cmdr. Richter III
::gets up and walks to Flight Control::

Capt. Brinn
All:  We're ready then; into the breech.  Engage!

LtJG. Quchant
XO: Yes Sir...manuevering thrusters engaged

Garan
:::looks up at wife carrying tray ::

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<STARBASE> COM SELEYA : You are clear to depart...

Ens. Pang
::starts diagnostics on weaponry::

Lt. Varek
::after final changes are made, returns full attention to the activity of Ensign Pang::

Cmdr. Richter III
::looks at Capt and smiles:: I think we all are Sir

Morosea Da'
::::;smiles at husband::::::

Ens. Pang
Varek: Sir ... everything looks Aok ...

LtJG. Tharrn
::activates his seat console and reviews the report about the Gamlesians::

Lt. Praxton
::leaves staff in charge of diagnostics and heads back to office to check on who still needs their physicals::

Morosea Da'
Garan: I am looking forward to meeting with these Federals, my husband.

LtJG. Quchant
CO: Manuavering Thrusters Engaged

Lt. Varek
Ensign Pang: Should I have any reason to suspect otherwise, ensign?

Ens. Pang
::rechecks photon torpedoes - just in case::

LtJG. Quchant
CO: Exiting spacedock

Morosea Da'
:::::smiles and takes a seat:::::::

Capt. Brinn
Richter:  I expect a status update from all stations, and an ETA to the Gamleasian system.

Cmdr. Richter III
Quchant: thank you, carry on

Garan
Da' : It is a great day for us and our People is it not ?

Ens. Pang
Varek: No sir ::feels very green::

Cmdr. Richter III
Captain; Yes Sir#

Morosea Da'
:::smile widens::::nods as she sips tea::::::::

Lt. Peters
::Prepares for departure::

LtJG. Quchant
::manevers ship out of spacedock hatches::

Capt. Brinn
Quchant: Acknowledged.  As soon as we're clear, initiate warp 5 to our coordinates.

Cmdr. Richter III
{~} all Stations, please give status reports asap

LtJG. Quchant
CO: Aye Sir....Warp 5 {warp}

Lt. Lenor
::Science systems diagnostics find no errors::

Lt. Peters
Eng. Crew:  OK everyone, this is it, and lets remember the moment.

LtJG. Tharrn
::looks up to watch the stars trail past::

Ens. Pang
::conscious of being watched by a non-commital Vulcan ...does he never smile?::

Garan
@Da': We will be remembered forever for this <G> :::Takes a sip of tea::

Cmdr. Richter III
Cpatain: Course please?

Capt. Brinn
#All departments:  Status update required to Cmdr. Richter.

LtJG. Quchant
XO: Sir....both Operations and Flight Control operating at 100% efficency

Morosea Da'
@Garan: I have heard they are very susceptable to telepathy.

Lt. Varek
Cmdr Richter: Security systems and personnel fully prepared for any possibility

Ens. Pang
Varek .. should I report?

Lt. Lenor
::starts running long and short range scanners::

Cmdr. Richter III
Quchant, thanx

Lt. Praxton
::goes over list, hears comm:: #Bridge:  Sickbay, ready for anything, Sir.

Capt. Brinn
::looks at Richter:: FCO has the coordinates.

Ens. Pang
Varek - sorry sir!

Morosea Da'
@Garan:  They are biologically inferior, my husband.

Cmdr. Richter III
::notes incoming Status Reports::

Lt. Varek
ensign pang: you should report the status of our tactical systems, ensign

Lt. Peters
#Richter:  Engineering report.  All systems at optimal levels sir.

Morosea Da'
@:::::::takes a smug sip of tea:::::::::

LtJG. Quchant
::monitoring power systems for 'cobwebs'::

Capt. Brinn
::sits back and thinks a moment::

LtJG. Tharrn
::twinkles:: Counseling ready, Sir. ::smiles warmly::

Ens. Pang
XO: Shields and Weapons 100% Sir

Garan
@ Da' : But they are going to give us everything to bring us up to their level if we can get all we want why resort to your dirty tricks ?

Cmdr. Richter III
Captain: All departments except Medical report all systems operational

Lt. Varek
ensign pang: There is no need for you to apologize to me ensign. ::raised eybrow::

Morosea Da'
@::::raises a mischievious eyebrow::::::

Cmdr. Richter III
hails Medical {~}

Capt. Brinn
#Shipwide communication:  The following officers are to report to the Ready Room ASAP

Lt. Lenor
Richer: all science systems are operational

Morosea Da'
@Garan: Dirty tricks?? !  

Ens. Pang
::thinks - sheesh!::

Morosea Da'
@::::::grins:::::::

Lt. Praxton
#Bridge: Reported Medical ready

Cmdr. Richter III
Thanx Medical

Cmdr. Richter III
okay

Cmdr. Richter III
Captain: All Stations reported in, everything operational

Garan
@Da' : Like that series of Telepaths you hired to rig the elections ... I know you did it 

Capt. Brinn
#Following to RR:  Richter, Tharrn, Varek, Praxton.

Morosea Da'
@:::::::;thinking the male of her own specie is also inferior::::::but she loves her husband::::::smiles at him::::::::::;;

LtJG. Tharrn
::raises and waits for the Captain to take the lead::

Lt. Praxton
#CO: Aye, on my way.

Capt. Brinn
::gets up and moves to ready room.

Morosea Da'
@ It was ......... *politically correct* , my husband.

LtJG. Tharrn
::follows the Captain and Richter to the RR::

Lt. Varek
Ensign Pang: you have tactical, please place security personnel on standby

Ens. Pang
::watches Varek leave with sense of relief!::

Lt. Praxton
::Leaves sickbay and heads to TL::

Ens. Pang
Varek - Aye sir

Lt. Varek
::steps away from tactical and heads towards ready room::

Garan
@Da' : More like politically expedient 

Lt. Praxton
::enters TL:: TL: Bridge

Morosea Da'
@:::::chuckles:::::::nods to Garan:::::::

Capt. Brinn
Mr. Quchant: You have the bridge.

Garan
@:::Has an abiding and deep love for his wife ::

LtJG. Quchant
CO: Aye Sir

Lt. Praxton
::exits TL to the Bridge and walks to RR::

Cmdr. Richter III
::gets up with the Captain::

Lt. Peters
::Heads of to chief engineer's office:: Lt. Barnes.  I'll be in my office if you need me.

LtJG. Quchant
::moves to command chair::

Ens. Pang
::opens Channel to Security:: All Security Personnel to standy please

Capt. Brinn
::enters RR and waits for others to arrive::

Lt. Varek
::enters ready room after captain::

Lt. Lenor
::continues scans...  looks at console like a kid in a candy store... so pleased she got this assignment::

LtJG. Tharrn
::enters RR and takes a seat::

Cmdr. Richter III
::enters RR behind the Captain::

Lt. Praxton
::enters RR and takes a seat::

Morosea Da'
@::::wonders what Garan would do with out her:::::::::he is such a child::::::

LtJG. Quchant
::reconfigure Captain's Arm consoles to effecient setting::

Capt. Brinn
::glances around:: It seems all are here.

Cmdr. Richter III
::sits beside the Captain::

Lt. Praxton
::nods to CO and others::

Lt. Peters
::Activates console and pulls up ship's propulsion systems::

Lt. Varek
::sits stiffly at table::

Ens. Pang
::monitors shields ::

Morosea Da'
@::::rises and moves to Garan and softly kisses his cheek::::::

Capt. Brinn
You all know our mission; let's discuss the best approach.

Morosea Da'
@ I will go and see to our preparations for the banquet, my husband.

Lt. Praxton
::takes out PADD::

Capt. Brinn
I'd like to begin with our Counselor's report.

LtJG. Quchant
Ens. Pang: Run a standard long range scan, please

LtJG. Tharrn
::raises and clears his throat:: Well, actually we know almost nothing about the Gamleasians. ::activates console to bring up data::

Cmdr. Richter III
::looks at Counselor::

Capt. Brinn
::nods at Tharrn::  

Ens. Pang
Quchant: Aye Sir ::

Lt. Peters
::Walks over to replicator:: Computer:  Coffee, Mocha blend double strong.

Lt. Praxton
::watches Tharrn::

Ens. Pang
::scans ...::

Lt. Varek
::listens attentively::

LtJG. Tharrn
::points at the screen:: The yre humanoid. Scaly necks. Controlled by a central government.

Cmdr. Richter III
::sits back in comfy chair::

Ens. Pang
Quchant:: Nothing abnormal Sir ...

Morosea Da'
@:::::::refreshes Garan's tea:::::::;;;quietly slips from the room:::::

LtJG. Tharrn
I suggest we engage in standard first contact procedures, Sir.

Morosea Da'
@Garan: I will return soon.

Capt. Brinn
Ah, we know little about them.  Any thoughts on their interest in negotiating with us?

Garan
@ Da' : Later my love

Capt. Brinn
::opens the table for comments from those assembled::

Lt. Varek
Capt: If I may?

Lt. Peters
::Takes coffee and sits behind his desk.  Yes his desk.  Feels proud of his first assignment as chief engineer::

Capt. Brinn
Varek:  Please.

LtJG. Tharrn
::sits::

Ens. Pang
::wonders about the star system ...::

Capt. Brinn
::considers::

Lt. Praxton
::looks up from PADD and looks at Varek::

Capt. Brinn
#Lenor:  If you could join us?

Lt. Varek
all: It seems that the Gamleasians have recently found warp technology, whether through their own invention or someone elses remains unclear.

Lt. Lenor
#Captain: On my way Sir

Cmdr. Richter III
Captain, I agree with the Counselor, normal diplomatic protocols do apply but...

Ens. Pang
::receives acknowledgement from Security - all on Standby::

Capt. Brinn
::listens::

Lt. Varek
all: It would seem they are eager to reach out and find other new technology as well

LtJG. Tharrn
::nods:: True.

Lt. Lenor
::enters RR::

LtJG. Quchant
Ens Pang: Please run a standard long range scan

Capt. Brinn
Varek:  agreed.

Cmdr. Richter III
we should consider the Security implications with this First Contact

Lt. Peters
::Sips coffee and starts to scan the current configuration of the propulsion systems::

Lt. Praxton
::sees Lt. Lenor enter RR::

Lt. Praxton
::and smiles::

Ens. Pang
::thinks - just did that:: Quchant:  Aye Sir ... I am running them constantly just now ...

Capt. Brinn
::nods as Lenor enters::

Cmdr. Richter III
::looks at Captain::

Morosea Da'
@::::::makes final inspecition of the banquet hall::::::::eyes checking each secret niche where her soldiers hide.:::::::

Garan
:::Finishes tea returns to the budget editing ::

Capt. Brinn
Lenor:  We're discussing the best approach in dealing with this mission.  Feel free to voice your thoughts.

Lt. Lenor
::Looks at the Captain as she enters::

LtJG. Quchant
Ens: Thank you Mr. Pang <sorry I moofed>

LtJG. Tharrn
Captain: I suggest we try to learn more about their intentions first.

Ens. Pang
::wonders if she can extend the scanning range even further::

Capt. Brinn
Tharrn:  Agreed.

LtJG. Quchant
#CO: Arrival at Gamleasia in 5 mins

Capt. Brinn
::stands::

Lt. Lenor
::finds a seat...::

Lt. Varek
Cmdr: The possible outcomes of this contact are infinite, sir. I do caution the Captain to consider her safety at this first meeting.

Capt. Brinn
:;paces as she considers best approach, listening to the discussion in the room::

Cmdr. Richter III
::looks at Varek, then the Captain:: I agree Sir

Lt. Varek
#pang: ensign, take us to yellow alert

Morosea Da'
@::::::satisfied::::::::eager to gain more technology::::::exits hall to return to husband::::::::::

LtJG. Tharrn
Captain: I agree, but your presence could be taken as a sign that we trust them. 

Cmdr. Richter III
Captain, If I may

Capt. Brinn
Varek, Richter: This is a diplomatic mission; I will be leading the AT to Gamlea.

Lt. Lenor
::looks at group.. wonders why she has been asked to be here.::

Cmdr. Richter III
Captain, yes sir, but first consider some security presence

Capt. Brinn
#Quchant: Acknowledged; slow to half impulse.

Ens. Pang
Alert ....

Garan
::::Considers how much can br trimmed from Old folks retirement budget to feed the underprivleged :::

LtJG. Quchant
#CO: Aknowledged

LtJG. Quchant
::slows ship to half impulse::

LtJG. Quchant
::brings planet on to view screen::

Capt. Brinn
#Quchant: Establish orbit and attempt to establish communication with the planet.

Morosea Da'
@::::::noticing the tapestries in the banquet hall are getting old::::reminds herself to have new ones commissioned:::::::

LtJG. Quchant
#CO: acknowledged

Lt. Peters
::Finds what he is expecting, current configuration as per design spec.  Takes PADD and draws up plan to implement field changes that will make the Seleya's warp field more efficient::

LtJG. Quchant
::brings ship into standard orbit::

Morosea Da'
@::::::enters Garan's office:::::::

Ens. Pang
::checks shields::

Capt. Brinn
:;nods to Richter and Varek:: Yes, security is a consideration.

Cmdr. Richter III
::looks through window and sees planet below::

Capt. Brinn
::comes to a decision::

LtJG. Quchant
::hails planet::

LtJG. Tharrn
::watches the Captain::

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THE USS SELEYA'S HUGE FIGURE LOOMS ABOVE THE PLANET

Lt. Varek
Capt: There is no reason to assume that you will be threatened. I simply point out the possibility

Ens. Pang
::rechecks Yellow Alert procedures::

Cmdr. Richter III
::smiles::

LtJG. Quchant
::hails planet again::

Capt. Brinn
All in RR:  The AT will consist of myself, Varek, Tharrn, and Praxton.  Mr. Richter will have the command in my absence.

Lt. Lenor
::listens to discussion::

Garan
#@ Garan here

Lt. Praxton
CO: We shouldn't have any problems with the away team getting sick, all standard inocculations will cover you.

Cmdr. Richter III
::stands up:: Aye Sir

Capt. Brinn
Doctor, you prefer not to be on the AT then?

LtJG. Quchant
#CO: Sir...I have the planet on the comm

Lt. Varek
::recognizes the wisdom in the Captain's decision and respects her decision to listen to her officers first::

Morosea Da'
@::::::nearly wiggling with excitement::::::::

Capt. Brinn
::considers again::

Lt. Praxton
::nods:: I'd be honored to accompany you Captain

Cmdr. Richter III
#Quchant: stabd by please

Capt. Brinn
Doctor:  This is a new encounter; I'd prefer to have you there.

LtJG. Quchant
#XO: Sir

Capt. Brinn
Any questions?

Morosea Da'
@::ears perk up::::::

LtJG. Quchant
#@Garen: Please stand by.....

Cmdr. Richter III
Captain: no sir

Morosea Da'
@Garan. Stand by? Stand by!!??

Ens. Pang
::wonders what Varak will say about slowness in raising Yellow Alert::

Lt. Praxton
::stands:: CO: No

Capt. Brinn
::dismisses meeting::

Morosea Da'
@::::::huffs::::::::: who do they think they are??????

Cmdr. Richter III
Captain: we have contact with the planet on the Bridge

Capt. Brinn
::exits RR and makes way back to bridge::

Lt. Lenor
::stands and walks out of RR::

Lt. Varek
::stands:: Capt: perhaps it would be wise to have the Science officer acccompany us to ascertain their technology level?

LtJG. Tharrn
::raises and leaves the RR::

Lt. Praxton
::leaves RR and heads to Sickbay to get standard medkit::

Capt. Brinn
Quchant:  The situation?

Cmdr. Richter III
::follows Captain: ALL Captain on the Bridge

Lt. Varek
::leaves RR::

LtJG. Quchant
::gets up from command chair sit at ops station::

Lt. Lenor
::goes back to science one..... puzzled::

Ens. Pang
::monitors all tactical systems::

Cmdr. Richter III
::sits at XO seat::

LtJG. Quchant
CO: Sir, standard orbit...we have President Garen on the comm channel

Ens. Pang
::checks that Security Personnel are still on Standby::

Cmdr. Richter III
::scans XO console::

LtJG. Tharrn
::takes a seat in his chair::

Ens. Pang
::conscious that Varek will be a hard boss to keep happy::

Morosea Da'
@Garan. You are on *hold*, my husband ! What an insult !

Lt. Peters
::"Feels ship enter orbit.  Stands up and leaves office::

Lt. Varek
::heads towards tactical:: Ensign Pang: I will be accompanying the Captain to the surface. Please keep us informed and have a security team report to transporter room 2 on standby

Ens. Pang
Verk: Aye Sir

Cmdr. Richter III
#Lenor: can you scan the plkanet for any unusual signs please

Capt. Brinn
Quchant:  Ah, excellent.  Have we received coordinates for the meeting?

Capt. Brinn
Quchant:  Place Garan on screen.

LtJG. Quchant
CO: Not yet sir....they seem to be a little annoyed they are on 'hold'

Ens. Pang
#Security :: Team to Transporter Room 2 please

Lt. Praxton
::enters sickbay, grabs medkit, makes sure everything is in order::

LtJG. Quchant
CO: on screen

Lt. Peters
Lt. Barnes:  I am required to go to the surface.  You are in charge.

Garan
#@ WE of Gammelesia welcome you at Last ::::Smiles, hugs wife to his side ::

LtJG. Quchant
::puts Garen on screen::

Lt. Lenor
XO: Yes sir... doing now

LtJG. Tharrn
::watches the scaly humanoid on the viewer::

Lt. Lenor
::beings scanning planet::

Morosea Da'
@::::::pacing in Garan's office:::::::::::tugged to Garan's side::::::

Lt. Peters
::Leaves engineering and heads for TR 2::

Capt. Brinn
<Garan>:  Greetings.  I am Captain Brinn of the Seleya.  I apologize for the delay.

Morosea Da'
@::::::gives best Joan Collins smile:::::

Lt. Praxton
::heads for TR 2::

LtJG. Quchant
::receives co-ordinates from the planet....passes them to Tactical::

Morosea Da'
@::::::glares at the screen while smiling::::::::

Garan
#@ Captainn : Captain of course we all know these things can happen 

Ens. Pang
::monitors everthing - opens channel based on planetary co-ordinates::

LtJG. Tharrn
::thinks: they remind me of the cardassians::

Capt. Brinn
::in an aside to Richter:: Please direct the preparation of the AT

Capt. Brinn
::smiles at the visage on the monitor::

Cmdr. Richter III
Capt: Yes sir

Ens. Pang
Quchant:: I have the AT Sir ...

Lt. Praxton
::enters TR 2 awaiting the rest of the team::

Morosea Da'
@:::::::pinches her woose husband:::::::::;continues to smile at the screen::::::::

Lt. Lenor
XO: scans of the planet show nothing abnormal

Capt. Brinn
<Garan>:  Indeed.  We are most excited about the opportunity to encounter your people.

Cmdr. Richter III
Praxton, Varek, Tharrn, report to TR2, report when there

LtJG. Quchant
Pang: Acknowledged

Lt. Peters
::Arrives in TR2.  Notices Lt Praxton::

Cmdr. Richter III
Lenor: thanx

Lt. Varek
::heads for TR2::

LtJG. Quchant
::orders dept. replacements to stations for AT personnel::

Cmdr. Richter III
{#} TR2 come in please

Lt. Praxton
#Richter: In TR 2

Ens. Pang
::wonders how long Varak will be away::

Lt. Varek
::arrives in TR2::

LtJG. Tharrn
Richter: Aye, Sir.

Capt. Brinn
<Garan>:  We are nearly ready to beam to the coordinates supplied.

LtJG. Tharrn
::leaves for the TR::

Morosea Da'
@<Garan>: #Captain Brinn: Perhaps you will join us for a bread breaking and talk?

Lt. Praxton
::sees others join her and nods::

Lt. Varek
#Richter: We are assembled, sir

Lt. Peters
{#} Richter:  TR2 here.  This is Peters.  I will oversee the beam down this time sir.

Capt. Brinn
::smiles at Morosea:: It would be an honor.

LtJG. Tharrn
::arrives in TR2:: Richter: Am I late, Sir?

Morosea Da'
@<Garan>.::::::nods to an aide to provide coordinates::::::

Lt. Praxton
::nods to Tharrn::

Lt. Varek
Lt. Praxton: When we have completed this mission I would like to review the medical records of our security personnel with you.

Capt. Brinn
::stands::  Richter: You have the bridge; I'm on my way to join the AT

Ens. Pang
::checks that all AT recognizable in TR::

Morosea Da'
@<Garan>#Brinn. We will meet you in .........say 10 microns.....uh........minutes?

Cmdr. Richter III
Praxton, this is a first contact protocol meeting, can you remind Varek that his responsibilties are to protect the Captain, Tharrn try and learn as much about the Gameleasons as you can and Dr, see what we can learn about their physiologogy

Lt. Praxton
Varek: That would be fine.

Capt. Brinn
::looks at viewscreen::

Lt. Peters
::Stands behind transporter controls and makes the necessary preparations::

Cmdr. Richter III
::stands: Captain: Aye sir

Lt. Praxton
::nods to Richter:: Aye

Lt. Varek
::thinks to himself that he hardly needs to be reminded of his duty to protect the captain::

Lt. Lenor
::continues scans::

LtJG. Quchant
::running stand. diags on the transporter power systems::

Capt. Brinn
Garan:  I'm joining the AT now; I look forward to meeting you.

Cmdr. Richter III
::sits in CO's chair::

Cmdr. Richter III
::looks at Quchant::

Capt. Brinn
::exits bridge, takes TL to TR2::

LtJG. Quchant
::notices gaze of XO::

LtJG. Quchant
XO: Sir?

Lt. Peters
::Waits for the captain to arrive::

Morosea Da'
@<Garan>. # Brinn: And we look forward to meeting you, Captain. See you soon.!

Lt. Varek
::takes phaser from TR locker::

Capt. Brinn
::arrives at TL2::

Cmdr. Richter III
Quchant: nothing really, just wonder how this is going to go?

Morosea Da'
@:::::;;moves with her husband to the grand court yard:::::::

LtJG. Tharrn
::watches Varek and shakes his head::

Lt. Praxton
::nods to CO::

Lt. Peters
::Sees the captain arrive:: Capt:  Ready when you are captain.

Capt. Brinn
::exits TL and sees the assembled team::

LtJG. Tharrn
Varek: Try to conceal it, please

LtJG. Quchant
XO: Staistically First Contacts go well 98% of the time

Cmdr. Richter III
Pang: keep an open comms channel with the AT please

Morosea Da'
@:::::::visiually insures her guards are not visable::::::::

Capt. Brinn
AT: Let's do it!  ::moves to transporter pad::

Lt. Praxton
::steps up on pad::

Ens. Pang
XO::  Aye Sir ... ::maintains the open channel::

Cmdr. Richter III
Quchant: thanx, I will be happy when the Captain is back

Capt. Brinn
::waits for transport::

Lt. Peters
Capt:  Good luck.  ::Energises::

LtJG. Tharrn
::follows the Captain and steps to the pad::

Cmdr. Richter III
::waits::

Lt. Varek
:: awaits transport::

Morosea Da'
@<Garan>::::::::;stands and waits for the visitors:::::::::

Lt. Peters
{transporter}

Ens. Pang
::checks everything for the umpteenth time::

Capt. Brinn
::reassembles on the planet::

LtJG. Tharrn
::rematerializes and looks arround::

Lt. Praxton
::looks around::

Morosea Da'
@<Daran> I am Daran, President. 

LtJG. Quchant
::runs std diags on transporter pattern buffer::

Capt. Brinn
::as she materializes, and the rest of the team with her, spots Morosea::

Ens. Pang
XO:: All AT arrived on planet Sir ....channel open

Capt. Brinn
::squares shoulders and moves forward to greet::

Lt. Varek
::stands at the side of the Captain, scanning the perimeter visually::

Morosea Da'
@<Daran> :::::motions to Morosea:::::::; And this is my wife, Morosea Da'

Capt. Brinn
Morosea: It is a pleasure...

Lt. Praxton
::walks behind Captain::

Lt. Peters
::Checks transporter systems::

Capt. Brinn
::awaits response::

Ens. Pang
::rechecks that all the AT are identifiable::

Lt. Peters
{#} Richter.  Peters here sir.  Reporting the AT have successfully beamed down to the surface.

Lt. Varek
@::sees the president and his wife::

Capt. Brinn
<oops, sorry>

Morosea Da'
@Captain. A pleasure, Captain....

Cmdr. Richter III
Peters: thank you Zefram

LtJG. Tharrn
::watches Garan and his wife::

Lt. Peters
::Hands control back to TR chief and heads back to engineering::

Cmdr. Richter III
Peters; Quchant & Pang: Whilst we have time, lets check the ships sysyems over 

Morosea Da'
@::::::::;smiles:::::::::

Ens. Pang
::rechecks Yellow and Red Alert procedures - just in case::

LtJG. Quchant
XO: Sir...

Capt. Brinn
@Garan, Morosea:  I am pleased to be here.

Lt. Praxton
::nods slightly to the Gamleanians::

Lt. Varek
::looks over surroundings, hoping that this will all go smoothly::

Cmdr. Richter III
::sits in CO chair, scans console::

Morosea Da'
@:::::gently extends her telepathic mind:::::::ever so slightly::::::

Lt. Peters
#Richter:  Acknowledged sir.  Do you want me on the bridge or engineering?

Ens. Pang
XO: Aye sir .... and the comms channel to the AT is ok

Capt. Brinn
@ ::waits for the Gamleasians to initiate the meeting::

Cmdr. Richter III
Peters: I think you can remain in Engineering for now

Garan
@ Captain : We are cery glad to finally meet representatives from a culture alien to our Own ::Smiles::

Cmdr. Richter III
Pang: thanx

Capt. Brinn
@::feels a nudge at her mind, but pushes it out::

Lt. Lenor
::continues scanning planet::

Lt. Peters
#Richter:  Aye, sir.  On my way there now.

Morosea Da'
@Brinn. Please come and dine with us and we shall talk........

Cmdr. Richter III
::twiddles thumbs waiting for call from AT::

Ens. Pang
::runs standard diagnostics on shields and weapons ...::

Morosea Da'
@::::::points and leads off to the banquet hall::::::::

Capt. Brinn
@Garan:  We need to speak privately, I think.  This courtyard is lovely but....

Lt. Varek
@::follows the Captain's lead::

Garan
@Captain: Yes you must have some refreshments with us :::Smiles::

Ens. Pang
::checks that the Security Team is still on standby at TR2::

LtJG. Tharrn
@::whispers to the Captain:: I hope their food is edible...

Morosea Da'
@::::::smiles at her dolt husband:::::::thinking she had just said that:::::::

Garan
:::::::tries to lead the Co away ::: 

Capt. Brinn
@Morosea:  That sounds delightful; I'm always willing to try new dining experiences.

Capt. Brinn
@::grins at Tharrn::

Morosea Da'
@:::::shoots a glaring smile at Lt Tharrn at his whisper::::::

Lt. Varek
@::stays at the Captain's side, until ordered otherwise::

Lt. Peters
::Arrives back in engineering::

Garan
@Captain: this way , Please 

LtJG. Quchant
::running environmental diagnostics on primary computer core  in saucer section (port side)::

LtJG. Tharrn
@::frowns::

Morosea Da'
@Tharnn. We are not known to poison our guests, Lieutenant

Lt. Praxton
@::follows AT::

Capt. Brinn
@:;whispers back::  Diplomacy, counselor.

Ens. Pang
::rechecking comms frequencies ...::

LtJG. Tharrn
@Morosea: Naturally not.

Lt. Lenor
::notices something abnormal::  XO:  Sir, it appears that the ship is being scanned.

Ens. Pang
::wondering why AT does not report::

LtJG. Tharrn
@::nudges the Captain::

Morosea Da'
@::::does a Loretta Young spin , her robes flowing as the they enter the banquet room::::::::::;

Capt. Brinn
@Morosea:  No insult was intended; we believe in tolerance above all.

Cmdr. Richter III
Pang: can you extend scans beyond planet, if some one else arrives, I want us to be ready

Capt. Brinn
<LOL, because I'm trying to figure out the right symbol to use, Chris>

Garan
@Captain : I've have heard rummors of we shall recieve when we are accepted as members of your Federation :::Smiles::

Cmdr. Richter III
::goes to replicater::

Morosea Da'
@Brinn. Tolerance? You Tolorate us?

Lt. Peters
Eng crew:  I know we've just done this, but....the XO wants us prepared for anything.  Let's run the diagnostics again.

Cmdr. Richter III
::orders English Breakfast Tea, hot::

Ens. Pang
XO - I confirm that .... we are being scanned ... but cannot identify any ship yet ...

Morosea Da'
@::::::casts the Captain an unreadable loook::::::::

Capt. Brinn
@#Seleya:  We have arrived and are entering negotiations::

LtJG. Tharrn
@::whispers:: Captain: Caution, Captain. I suggest we just listen for know.

Cmdr. Richter III
::walks to Pang:: where did the scan originate from?

Garan
@Da' : I am sure it is just a mistranslation our poor technology has provided 

Capt. Brinn
@Morosea:  Tolerance is a tricky term.

LtJG. Quchant
::running passive sensor scan of the planet::

Ens. Pang
XO:  Captain Brinn confirms they are ok and entering negotiations - I cannot tell yet ... I am extending the range yet again ...

Lt. Peters
::Listens to muffled groans of eng crew:: Eng crew:  That's enough of that.  Get to work.

Capt. Brinn
@Morosea:  In my book, it means an openness to others beliefs and culture.

Lt. Lenor
::looks careful at information from planet scans::

Lt. Praxton
::secretly scans food, nods to CO that it is ediable::

Cmdr. Richter III
Pang: thanx, what of that scan though

Lt. Varek
@::concludes that the President is playing things coolly, while his wife seems to be testing us::

Morosea Da'
@::::::gives carefree laugh::::::: 

Morosea Da'
@Brinn. Of course !  It is simply semantics, friend Captain !!

Capt. Brinn
@::acknowledges Praxton's report::

Cmdr. Richter III
::sips tea::

Ens. Pang
XO:: I cannot identify a ship ... could the scan be from the planet?

Morosea Da'
@:::::::::gives disarming smile::::::::::

Capt. Brinn
@::laughs::

LtJG. Quchant
::running diags on shuttlecraft(s) and shuttlebays::

Garan
#Captain : Captain here we are :::opens door to banquet hall ,Laid out with strange new foods :::

Cmdr. Richter III
::okay, thanks , I wonder why they are scanning US::

Morosea Da'
@::::::shows the visitors to their seats:::::::

LtJG. Tharrn
@::picks up a strange fruit:: Morosea: This looks delicious... What is it?

Lt. Praxton
@::takes a seat::

Cmdr. Richter III
::gulps down tea and sits in CO's chair::

Capt. Brinn
@::enters::

Ens. Pang
XO: should I go to Red Alert Sir?

Lt. Varek
@::sees no use for all the smiles and laughter during such an important discussion::

Cmdr. Richter III
Pang: no thank you, mainatin scans please

Ens. Pang
#Security  : Maintain standby!

Morosea Da'
@::::signals the waiters:::::::::::;;

LtJG. Quchant
Lenor: how are the science systems?

Capt. Brinn
@::notes Varek's irritation and wishes Vulcan's understood the concept of laughter::

LtJG. Quchant
Lenor: Do you have enough power?

Garan
@Captain : Captain , We are a poor planet barely in the best of times to feed itself ... I have heard of a device called ..uh what .. oh yes a Replicator ?

Lt. Varek
@::continues to quietly scan the area and our alien friends::

Ens. Pang
::monitors the scan ...also the shields::

Morosea Da'
@::::::catchs some caution in the minds of several of the AT:::::::

Lt. Praxton
@::looks at food on table and thinks 'Interesting'::

LtJG. Tharrn
@::frowns::

Cmdr. Richter III
::thinks the Captains chair is comfortable::

Capt. Brinn
@::moves to a seat, and looks over the table::

Lt. Lenor
Quchant: all Systems are operational... functioning %100...  :;continues looking at planet info::

Rich
THERE IS AN EERY SILENCE AT THE MENTION OF REPLICATORS

Lt. Varek
@::wonders where the Gamleasians heard these rumors::

Ens. Pang
::wonders how long the AT will be down there::

Morosea Da'
@ Yes ! *Replicator*.

Garan
@ Captain : Captain is this technology given to all of your member s ?

LtJG. Tharrn
@::smiles:: Let us talk about Gamleasia...

Lt. Varek
@::stands just behind the Captain's seat, pulling it out for her::

Lt. Praxton
::looks up::

Capt. Brinn
@Garan: No.  We don't give technology.

LtJG. Quchant
Lenor: do you think we can get a better scan of the planet with a different orbit?

LtJG. Tharrn
@::gulps::

Morosea Da'
@:::::::watches closely as the waiters bring the food and beverages:::::::::

Capt. Brinn
@Garan:  We believe that cultures should develop naturally.

Morosea Da'
@::::::eyes snap around toward Captain Brinn at her *no*::::::::

Garan
Captain : Captain you mean this is NOT Available to us ? we who are starving ?

Cmdr. Richter III
::moves to Quchant:: Quchant: have you checked out the bar yet?

Ens. Pang
::maintaining both scan and monitoring channel to AT::

Lt. Varek
@::hmmmm...::

Morosea Da'
@::::::;glares:::::::::::

Lt. Praxton
@::thinks starving, looking at all the food here::

Capt. Brinn
Garan:  It is a tricky question; we will assist where we can.

Lt. Lenor
Quchant:  It is possible.. magnetic interference seems to be interfering with the scans...

Lt. Varek
@::notices the displeasure of the female Gamleasian::

Rich
THE NEGOTIATIONS BECOME UNCOMFORTABLE AT THE UNEASE

LtJG. Quchant
XO: Not yet Sir...but I think I might find...an excuse to go....::looks briefly at Lt. Lenor::

Garan
@ Captain : Captain why is it not available to those in need of it ? Have yuou no heart ??

Rich
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