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ACTD Proudly Presents...

STAR TREK: APACHE 
Episode 26: RING OF FOREBEARANCE 
A special crossover with the ACTDwide Storyline 2002: THE MYTHOS 
Stardate 10211.22

The USS Lewis & Clark, while on return from a research on pulsars on the outskirts of Federation space, came across a nearly unbelievable kind of construct

Found in orbit of a class-O world, there was a ring-shaped habitat, large in scope by any parameters of comparison. It was dubbed "Ring World" by the L & C crew before they had to leave the area.

The USS Apache has been ordered to take over investigations.

This is the second such an artifact found near the Federation borders in the lapse of 2 weeks. Two others have being found afterwards

<<<<< Begin Mission - Week 1 >>>>>
OPS_Sorsion says:
::takes his seat at the ops station and activates his console configuration::
XO_Storal says:
::sits at his chair going through the department reports::
CTO_Yeung says:
::on the bridge at tactical, watching out for any strange ship in the vicinity::
CO_Linard says:
::exits her Ready Room and sits in the Command Chair:: XO: Report Commander?
CSO_Bern says:
::polling the Starfleet database for any records of constructs of this kind, as well as data collected by the Lewis & Clark::
FCO_Terman says:
::keeps the ship putt-putting along towards their destination::
OPS_Sorsion says:
::activates a screen to display current comm traffic on and off the ship::
XO_Storal says:
CO: We will be arriving at the "Ring World" in a few moments. All departments have reported in and are mission ready.
MO_Powers says:
::in sickbay, cleaning medical equipment::
CMO_Naegle says:
::in Sickbay going over the last mission report.::
CO_Linard says:
::picks up a padd and looks it over:: XO: Good, after our bout with Noah, I can't wait to see what this one will be like...
CMO_Naegle says:
MO: Thank you for keeping the place up while I was on the bridge, John. I appreciate it.
XO_Storal says:
CO: Indeed.
CO_Linard says:
::taps a few buttons on the padd and changes the screen::
XO_Storal says:
CSO/CTO: Anything on sensors Gentleman?
CSO_Bern says:
::checks the short range sensors::
OPS_Sorsion says:
::sees an on console alert and taps it to bring up a description:: Self: Humm... Seems to be a power ... ::activates power distribution and allotment schedule and compares it to current levels for any deviation::
CTO_Yeung says:
::checks his tactical sensors::
CTO_Yeung says:
XO: I'm not picking up anything yet, sir.
CO_Linard says:
::looks at him with a smirk:: XO: I hope they don't need any dilithium
CSO_Bern says:
XO: Nothing in the immediate vicinity; the Ring World is detected at the coordinates Starfleet Command gave us.
CMO_Naegle says:
MO: I hope you weren't too bored down here.
XO_Storal says:
OPS:LT. is there any communication in this area?
XO_Storal says:
CO:I highly doubt that. ::chuckles::
OPS_Sorsion says:
Self: Curious. ::raises an eyebrow to the Commander's questions and changes screens to view the appropriate data:: XO: No sir, all comm traffic appears to be normal.  I'm not detecting anything out of the ordinary.
XO_Storal says:
FCO: What’s our ETA to the "Ring World"
CO_Linard says:
OPS: Has anyone besides ourselves tried to contact the Ring World?
OPS_Sorsion says:
::goes back to his task prior to the Commander's remark and decides to confirm it:: Self: Humm... ::activates a task list of the Science and Medical stations::
FCO_Terman says:
::pushes a few buttons:: XO: Assuming that our speed remains constant and that the dilithium doesn't suddenly shatter, I'd give it another two minutes.
CO_Linard says:
::snickers at the dilithium remark::
OPS_Sorsion says:
::stops his work again and checks the comm logs and databases:: CO: According to Starfleet records, the only ones to contact the Ring World has been The USS Lewis & Clark.  They had no success in their attempts, and currently there are no transmissions that I can detect directed towards the Ring World.
XO_Storal says:
::nods in response to the FCO's statement::
MO_Powers says:
CMO: It was no problem. I was kept busy with physicals. My report is on your desk.
OPS_Sorsion says:
::turns in his seat as he finishes his answer to face the Captain:: CO: It appears if there is a civilization on there, or in there if you will, we will be the first to initiate contact. First Contact.
CO_Linard says:
::nods at OPS and smiles:: OPS: I can't wait...... CSO: Mr. Bern, what data can you give me on what the Lewis & Clark have gathered so far?
CSO_Bern says:
::checks on the computer's records search, wondering if the database check came up with any data from the Lewis and Clark's encounter with the Ring World::
FCO_Terman says:
OPS: They're probably tribbles, waiting for the chance to take over our ship. ::grins::
MO_Powers says:
CMO: did you have an exciting time on the bridge sir?
OPS_Sorsion says:
::nods maintaining a firm demeanor and turning back in his seat to face the console then glancing over at the FCO's off topic remark:: FCO: I do doubt that. ::turns back to his work::
CMO_Naegle says:
MO: Yes, I did. Now why don't we complete those physicals? I need mine done, if it can be done quickly.
FCO_Terman says:
::wonders is Sorsion has any sense of humor... or anything other than duty, for that matter::
CSO_Bern says:
CO: The records from the Lewis & Clark are limited. Oddly enough...it looks like they just flew through the ring itself, and attempted communications along with basic sensor sweeps for several hours before being called away. There's not really any significant information.
XO_Storal says:
OPS: Did the Lewis & Clark try binary communication during their initial contact?
CO_Linard says:
CSO: Yes, that's true. Are we within sensor range yet?

ACTION: The Apache reaches the outskirts of system 1971-R, a standard yellow G star followed by 11 planets. Lewis & Clark data indicates the coordinates of the 7th planet for the Ring World location

CO_Linard says:
FCO: Proceed to the 7th planet, Mr. Terman. Full impulse
CSO_Bern says:
CO: Just long range, Captain. We'll be able to get more detail on short range in a few minutes.
CO_Linard says:
::nods:: CSO: Good, let me know when you have something
FCO_Terman says:
::slows down to impulse as soon as they reach the system and turns the ship as hard as possible (without damaging it or setting off too many klaksons) toward the proper planet::
CSO_Bern says:
::nods a little and swivels back to his console::
OPS_Sorsion says:
::checks the database for the Commander's request and contemplates contacting the Lewis & Clark herself to get the answers:: XO: No sir, they did not. Due to time constraints they were unable to send out any more than a standard 'salutation' on all frequencies. After their failed attempt, they advised Starfleet and proceeded on their mission.
MO_Powers says:
CMO: Sure doctor. just hop up onto the biobed.
CTO_Yeung says:
::keeps an eye out for any suspicious activity from the Ring world, and for any other ships in the area::
MO_Powers says:
::pats the biobed::
CMO_Naegle says:
::hops up onto the bed:: MO: This won't hurt, will it? ::grins::
CO_Linard says:
OPS: Try whatever communications protocols you can think of Mr Sorsian ... ::grins:: use your imagination....
FCO_Terman says:
CO: Wh... ::stops short of asking what imagination, figuring that Sorsion must know a protocol against that::
OPS_Sorsion says:
::turns in his seat to face the Captain:: CO: Imagination, I don't believe that will be necessary sir.  CSO: Are we picking up any signs of life?

ACTION: as the 7th planet looms closer on the main viewer, the crew can see it's barely a rock hung out in space, with nothing in orbit around it

CSO_Bern says:
::checks the system data, and turns to view the planet on the big screen:: CO: 1971-R Seven, the planet we're headed for, is class-O... basically a large hunk of minerals without an atmosphere, water, or natural satellites. OPS:  Not yet, sir.
FCO_Terman says:
CO: Umm... wasn't there supposed to be some sort of extremely large ring circling that hunk of rock?
MO_Powers says:
CMO: Only if you struggle.
CO_Linard says:
OPS: Everyone needs a little imagination Mr Sorsian....::winks::
CO_Linard says:
FCO: I'm sure it's there, Jordan, keep looking.
CMO_Naegle says:
MO: Okay, I'll hold very still. ::smiles::
OPS_Sorsion says:
::raises an eyebrow at the Captain's insinuations and figures it inappropriate to proposition a Jr. Officer on the bridge but dismisses it:: CO: Captain I suggest that before we attempt communication, we confirm that there is any life.
MO_Powers says:
::smiles back and starts scanning Janet::
CTO_Yeung says:
CO: Could it have moved away?
FCO_Terman says:
::wonders where a large disk of rock could be hiding::
CO_Linard says:
CTO: I'm wondering that myself, Commander. See if you can find an ion trail or anything that would indicate that
CSO_Bern says:
::accesses the short range sensors, estimating that they should be returning at least something by now, and checks the opposite side of the planet::
CO_Linard says:
::nods:: OPS: Proceed
FCO_Terman says:
::decides to slow down before he crashes the ship into the 7th planet::
CMO_Naegle says:
::grins:: MO: Finding anything interesting?
MO_Powers says:
CMO: Have you felt ill recently or have any complaints health-wise?
CTO_Yeung says:
CO: Will do, captain. ::begins scanning for any trails::
OPS_Sorsion says:
::nods to the Captain and proceeds with his other chores::
MO_Powers says:
CMO: Yes doctor... you're pregnant!
XO_Storal says:
::scratches his goatee and waits::
CTO_Yeung says:
::frowns:: CO: I'm not picking up any trails, captain.
CSO_Bern says:
CTO/CO: The short range sensors are picking up the Ring World orbiting on the opposite side of the planet.
MO_Powers says:
::laughs out loud:: CMO: Only joking. I haven’t found anything... yet.
CO_Linard says:
:;thinks aloud to him:: CTO: Then why isn't that thing there? Is there any sign of a dimensional shift?
CO_Linard says:
::pauses hearing the CSO...grins:: CTO: Never mind
CMO_Naegle says:
::jumps off the biobed!:: MO: POWERS! I could have you drummed out of Starfleet for that, Buster!
CSO_Bern says:
::raises a breath to speak...then simply turns back to his console::
FCO_Terman says:
CO: Wouldn't it be rather hard for something of that size to take anything into it's orbit?
CTO_Yeung says:
Self: Ah, well, problem solved.
XO_Storal says:
CSO: Mr. Bern is it in a standard orbit or geosynchronous?
OPS_Sorsion says:
::checks the power levels and compares them to the power allotments scheduled and now notices they're fine.:: Self: Took me fifteen minutes to determine that... Bureaucrats.
MO_Powers says:
::laughs hysterically.::
CSO_Bern says:
::calculates the Ring World's rate of speed against the planet's rotational velocity:: XO:  One moment, Commander...
CMO_Naegle says:
::takes several deep breaths to keep from killing her MO:: MO: Have you finished, Doctor???
MO_Powers says:
CMO: Hop back up there doctor so I can finish.
CO_Linard says:
FCO: Perhaps, Mr. Terman....
MO_Powers says:
::runs a few more scans and tests before finally finishing::
CMO_Naegle says:
::Isn't sure she can trust her MO, but gets back on the biobed nonetheless::
FCO_Terman says:
CO: Then maybe it just left the ring world where it was first spotted?
CSO_Bern says:
XO:  It's in standard orbit, sir...
XO_Storal says:
CSO: Any lifesigns or any indications of activity?
FCO_Terman says:
CO: ... or it could just be orbiting the sun at a slower or faster speed than the planet.
MO_Powers says:
CMO: everything seems to be in order doctor although some rest would do you good.
CSO_Bern says:
::shakes his head:: XO: Still nothing, sir. It might help to get on the other side of the planet - or even join it in orbit - so we have a clear read on it.
XO_Storal says:
CO: I would concur with the CSO on this. Either that or launch a probe first.
CMO_Naegle says:
::nods:: MO: Thank you. When you've finished writing the report send it to the XO, so he'll know we're all caught up!
OPS_Sorsion says:
::now that the work is finished can get back to monitoring regular duties:: Self: Humm... Maybe it's about time to send a few transmissions see if gets anything. ::dials up the subspace array and checks any comm traffic in the area:: Self: Quiet, Too quiet. XO: Sir, I'm not detecting, any, comm traffic in the area.
MO_Powers says:
CMO: Yes sir. Would that be with or without the baby? ::laughs as he starts working on the report::
CO_Linard says:
::looks to the XO and nods:: XO/CSO: Well it hasn't proven itself to be hostile so maybe joining it in orbit would be a good idea.
XO_Storal says:
OPS: Begin hailing them. Start with a binary hail.
CMO_Naegle says:
::raises an eyebrow:: MO: Preferably without, John. I'm going up to the bridge to make sure there are no surprises when he gets the report.
MO_Powers says:
CMO: Yes doctor.
CO_Linard says:
FCO: Take us near it's position Mr Terman. Engage in the same orbit it's following.
CMO_Naegle says:
::walks out of Sickbay and into the Turbolift:: TL: Bridge!
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: Binary sir?  I wouldn't recommend a binary hail sir. The amount of technology we have scanned suggests they are a very advanced culture.
FCO_Terman says:
::follows the CO's orders::
XO_Storal says:
OPS: That’s true, but if they don’t have a spoken language then they would be able to send and receive such a hail
CMO_Naegle says:
::fumes in the turbolift:: Self: Pregnant, I can't believe he said that!
OPS_Sorsion says:
::raises an eyebrow and follows orders but amends them:: XO: Aye sir. ::turns back in his seat and first sends out a binary hail followed by a full first contact hail spanning all frequencies.::
MO_Powers says:
::nears the end of the report, still laughing to himself::

ACTION: as the Apache comes around the planet, the crew can get a glimpse first hand at what was once thought only to exist in science fiction. The Ring World is slowly hovering in the distance as it raises above the planet's horizon

CMO_Naegle says:
::turbolift stops and Janet exits onto the bridge:: XO: I've come to report in person that all physicals are caught up.
CO_Linard says:
OPS: Put that thing on screen, Mr Sorsian
CTO_Yeung says:
::takes in the sight of the ring world:: Self: Wow.
XO_Storal says:
CMO: Excellent, So what did it feel like to be the torture ::grins::
OPS_Sorsion says:
CO: Aye sir. ::uses the subspace camera and viewfinder to zoom in and lock on a view of the ring world and puts it on the main viewer:: 
CO_Linard says:
OPS: Can we magnify? Does it have any entrances?
CMO_Naegle says:
XO: Powers is a nutcase.  He tried to tell me I was pregnant.
MO_Powers says:
::sends the report to the XO::
FCO_Terman says:
::hears the CMO and can't help but burst out laughing::
XO_Storal says:
::stifles a laugh:: CMO: Indeed.
CSO_Bern says:
Self: Goodness...lots of large things floating around lately...  ::checks the dimensions::
CMO_Naegle says:
::glances at the FCO:: FCO: Something funny, Terman?
OPS_Sorsion says:
CO: That would be a question more suited for science ma'am.  ::continues to send communications to the ring world:: COMM: Ring World: Greetings and Salutations from the United Federation of Planets.  I am Lt. Mark Sorsion of the Federation starship USS Apache.  Please respond.
MO_Powers says:
*XO*: I have CMO Naegle's medical report sir. do you want it now sir?
CO_Linard says:
::is intrigued by what she sees on the screen but hears the word “Pregnant” and whirls to look at the CMO:: CMO: Pregnant? You? Congratulations!! ::beams::
FCO_Terman says:
CMO: ::holding his breath so he doesn't burst out laughing again:: No, ma'am...
XO_Storal says:
*MO*: Yes forward it to my console Mr. Powers
CO_Linard says:
OPS: Perhaps, but the order was given to you Mr. Sorsian
CMO_Naegle says:
::rolls her eyes:: CO: No, no, no, one hundred times no! I said, he tried to say I was pregnant.
CSO_Bern says:
CTO:  Commander, the rough dimensions on this thing are quite incredible...over thirty-two hundred kilometers in diameter...
MO_Powers says:
*XO*: Aye sir. ::forwards the report::
OPS_Sorsion says:
CO: Aye sir.  My sensors detect a type of force field extending from the inner surface about ten kilometers towards the center of the ring. CSO: What do your sensors detect?
XO_Storal says:
CSO: Are the sensors picking up any activity aboard that thing?
CO_Linard says:
::nods her head slowly and eyes her curiously:: CMO: I see..... quite the prankster isn't he?
CSO_Bern says:
CTO: Sorry...that was just the radius... Aloud: More like sixty-four hundred kilometers in diameter.
FCO_Terman says:
::is having a hard time of keeping from laughing at the MO's prank::
CMO_Naegle says:
::looks out at what the others are concentrating on:: CO: Yes he is.  I'll have to watch him, from now on.  So what have we here? ::indicates the screen::
XO_Storal says:
CO: Why must all potential advanced life build everything so big?
CTO_Yeung says:
CO: Captain, this is odd. I'm detecting a class M atmosphere on the inner surface of the ring. There seem to be recyclers that are replenishing the atmosphere.
CSO_Bern says:
Aloud: There seem to be over one hundred partitions below the surface which we'd refer to as "decks."
CO_Linard says:
::nods at the screen:: CMO: This is the reported Ring World

ACTION: As the Apache comes over the Ring World, a black bubble can be observed against the background of the planet below. The bubble is in the exact center of the hollow structure

OPS_Sorsion says:
::listens to the reports shouting out around him and checks to see if he can detect a command center, or a focal point of some sort::
CO_Linard says:
::whispers in awe:: CTO: A self contained bio structure.... fascinating
CMO_Naegle says:
::studies it intently:: CO: It's big, that's for sure. And it's orbiting the planet?
FCO_Terman says:
::finds this rather disinteresting and turns on a game of frogger::
OPS_Sorsion says:
CMO: More like the planet orbiting it. ::chuckles and stops abruptly turning back to his console::
XO_Storal says:
::Sarcasticly:: CO: Maybe Raul transferred his ship with our dilithium. ::grins::
OPS_Sorsion says:
CSO: Is it a power source?  A black hole perhaps?
CMO_Naegle says:
OPS: Thank you, Lieutenant. CO: What else have we found out, anything?
CO_Linard says:
::gives the XO a sidelong glance:: XO: Okay, that wasn't funny Commander...::tiny smirk::
CSO_Bern says:
::shakes his head in amazement, then narrows his eyes::  Self:  What's that? ::turns back to his sensors:: OPS: Checking now...I didn't pick it up before.
OPS_Sorsion says:
CSO: Perhaps the ring is masking it some how in order to prevent detection.
CO_Linard says:
FCO: How much closer can we get, Lieutenant?
FCO_Terman says:
CO: With, or without scratching the paint?
CTO_Yeung says:
CO: A black hole would make sense. Singularities produce a lot of power. And that thing would need a lot of it.
FCO_Terman says:
::minimizes his game of frogger::
CO_Linard says:
FCO: Without of course. I don't want to get too much closer, just close enough to get clear readings on the center of that ring.
CO_Linard says:
CTO: Yes, that's true.....
CO_Linard says:
CSO: Have we found any life inside it yet?
OPS_Sorsion says:
CO: Sir, we should be mindful of gravitational shear that our ship could be prone to as we approach the black object, should it be a black hole.
FCO_Terman says:
CO: I'd estimate I could get us within about 1000 meters, assuming that ball doesn't give off much gravity.
CO_Linard says:
FCO: Go ahead Mr Terman. Any sign of a gravitational pull, back us off to this distance again
CSO_Bern says:
::not quite sure he believes what he's seeing:: XO: Commander Storal, the "bubble" we're seeing inside the Ring World is a thin band of wavelength screen that's visually shielding... ::shrugs::  ...what appears, for comparison's sake, to be a white dwarf star.
FCO_Terman says:
CO: Or... if you're feeling adventuresome I could get within 100 meters.
CTO_Yeung says:
::checks his tactical sensors on the black object:: CO: Captain, according to my sensors, those gravity curves aren't compatible to those of a black hole.
OPS_Sorsion says:
::snaps a look at the FCO of "You wouldn't dare" then turns back to his console::
CO_Linard says:
::smirks:: FCO: Maybe once we get a little more familiar....
XO_Storal says:
::raises his eyebrow in fascination:: CSO: Really? Can you confirm that?
XO_Storal says:
::stands up and walks over to the CSO::
FCO_Terman says:
::moves in closer... and closer... and then stops before getting closer yet:: CO: There you go, 998 meters from it.
CO_Linard says:
::looks to the CSO and XO:: CSO/XO: Then that would explain the energy source
CSO_Bern says:
::sighs as several buttons begin blinking and beeping in unison:: Self:  Fine time for a flood of data.  XO: Yes, I can. It's definitely a white dwarf star. ::shakes his head in disbelief:: It might be the power source, but I can't confirm that yet.
OPS_Sorsion says:
::sighs at the FCO's piloting technique and monitors the EM band for any radiation that would interfere with ship's systems::
CO_Linard says:
FCO: Good job Jordan, hold us here and maintain orbit.
CO_Linard says:
OPS: Any luck with communications?
XO_Storal says:
CSO: If that’s the case...They have an infinite power source.
FCO_Terman says:
CO: As you wish.
CTO_Yeung says:
::hopes the inhabitants of that ring world are friendly::
OPS_Sorsion says:
CO: I've been sending out a continuous pattern of Binary, trinary, and standard hails, to no avail.

ACTION: from the distance, some features of the surface of the ring can be discerned. It looks like any class-M world surface if you ignore the ring format. Rivers, mountains and large landscapes can be seen

CMO_Naegle says:
::listens to the chatter around her, hoping to learn more::
OPS_Sorsion says:
CO: Sir... I have a thought.
XO_Storal says:
CTO: Jon does it have any weaponry?
CO_Linard says:
OPS: Let's hear it
CSO_Bern says:
XO:  Yeah... ::pauses a moment, reading over the new reports::  I'm also picking up plenty of lifesigns in the class M biosphere sections. Nothing that's listed in the database...it could be entirely indigenous.
CTO_Yeung says:
::scans for weapons all over the ring::
CMO_Naegle says:
::thinks OPS always has a thought::
XO_Storal says:
CMO: Janet I want you to start a workup of those lifesigns.
OPS_Sorsion says:
CO: This technology could be remnant of an ancient advanced civilization, and if there are any life forms inhabiting, they may not be aware, they may be all that's left, or another civilization that's 'moved' in, or transplanted there.
CO_Linard says:
OPS: Have you detected any life forms yet?
OPS_Sorsion says:
CO: In which case, the civilization could be pre-warp so our communications attempts may interfere with the ring's operation, in which case we should cease our efforts to contact them.
CMO_Naegle says:
::snaps to at the XO's voice:: XO: Aye sir. I'll get right on it. ::walks to an auxiliary science station and configures it::
CTO_Yeung says:
XO: I'm not picking up any weapons array. If they have any, they might be hidden. That or they use weaponry that we've never seen before.
XO_Storal says:
CO: Sir there is life on that thing. At least according to the CSO's findings.
XO_Storal says:
CO: I’m having Janet do a full analysis.
CO_Linard says:
::nods:: OPS: Well I think the fact that they aren't answering is enough of a reason to stop trying for now, Lieutenant.
OPS_Sorsion says:
CO: My sensor delegation is minimal Captain, the CSO has the highest priority currently for sensor readings.
CTO_Yeung says:
CO/XO: I am picking up large, city-like structures, scattered throughout the inner surface of the ring.
OPS_Sorsion says:
CO: Aye sir, disengaging communications attempts. ::powers down the communications array from sending out the repeated signal::
XO_Storal says:
CSO: We know what kind of technology on the outside.. what about what’s inside?
CMO_Naegle says:
XO: Running analysis now, Commander.
CO_Linard says:
::nods to the CTO:: XO: So what do you think? I'm thinking we should beam down and get a better insight to this thing.
FCO_Terman says:
::waits for Sorsion to argue that if it were prewarp than they'd be breaking the prime directive by going down::
XO_Storal says:
CO: If it is safe to do so, then yes
OPS_Sorsion says:
CO/XO: I would disagree sirs.
CSO_Bern says:
XO: Well...from what I can tell, at this point, there isn't much in the way of technology. It's like any other class M planet in the Federation, without all the cities and people running around.  But the sweeps are incomplete.
CTO_Yeung says:
CO: Well, if you are planning on beaming down there, there is one of the cities that is larger than the others. It may be a capital.
OPS_Sorsion says:
CO/XO: If it is determined that these lifeforms are indeed pre-warp, it would be a violation of the Prime Directive to interfere in any way.
CO_Linard says:
::nods:: CTO/XO: Or would a shuttle be better?
OPS_Sorsion says:
CO: Captain ....
XO_Storal says:
OPS:WE aren’t interfering. We are observing.
FCO_Terman says:
OPS: But it wouldn't be interfering if we just took a little peek and didn't get caught
FCO_Terman says:
OPS: Starfleet has been doing it for years.
CO_Linard says:
OPS: Mr Sorsian...
OPS_Sorsion says:
All: It would be contamination of the culture if you were discovered.
CTO_Yeung says:
CO: I'd suggest trying to establish long range contact first before meeting the natives face to face.
CO_Linard says:
OPS: Then I guess we won't be discovered...::grins::
FCO_Terman says:
OPS: And that's exactly why we won't get caught.
CSO_Bern says:
CO/XO: With all due respect...they've got a white dwarf shuttling them around the galaxy.  I don't think warp technology could be too far out of the grasp of whomever built the thing.
OPS_Sorsion says:
CO: Sir, we don't even know what they look like, much less anything about their culture, or anything about them for that matter.
OPS_Sorsion says:
CO/XO: Recommend we advise Starfleet of our findings before we proceed sirs.
FCO_Terman says:
OPS: All the more reason to take a gander.
OPS_Sorsion says:
FCO: All the more reason to be cautious, any contamination of this culture and violation of the Prime Directive, is punishable by death. The only capital punishment resulting from a broken law still on record with Starfleet.
XO_Storal says:
OPS: We wont know until we see first hand. I would have to agree with Mr. Bern's assessment of the Ring.
CO_Linard says:
OPS: That's true. They could be shy too. So I'd like to be the first to say hello.
CO_Linard says:
OPS: You worry too much Mr Sorsian....
FCO_Terman says:
::rolls his eye's at Sorsion:: OPS: Haven't you ever felt in the least bit curious about anything?
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: Sir, the people who built the ring are not necessarily the ones who inhabit it, Ie our communications failure ... ::stops hearing the Captain:: CO: Sir?
OPS_Sorsion says:
FCO: I've been on a deep space mission doing exactly this for years, believe me I've had my share of experience and failures.
CSO_Bern says:
::stares through his panel, absorbed in thought, and concerned about the implications::
XO_Storal says:
OPS: Why don’t you let the Command crew worry about the consequences and just concentrate on your duties Lt.
FCO_Terman says:
OPS: You sound like a Vulcan.
XO_Storal says:
OPS: Your objections have been noted and are under consideration
CMO_Naegle says:
XO: I have something, Commander.
XO_Storal says:
CMO: What do you have for me Janet
CO_Linard says:
XO: Perhaps taking a shuttle team to the surface for closer readings would work to our advantage. If you don't like what you see, you can come back
OPS_Sorsion says:
XO: Aye sir, they will be in my logs as well.
OPS_Sorsion says:
FCO: I take that as a compliment Mr. Terman.
XO_Storal says:
OPS: As is your right. Lt
XO_Storal says:
CO: That sounds like a plan
FCO_Terman says:
OPS: You shouldn't.
CMO_Naegle says:
XO: A wide variety of plant and animal life. I can't be sure of anything more evolved, like humanoids, however.
OPS_Sorsion says:
All: It's a shame we don't have cloaking technology, otherwise you may be spotted by local civilization.
CO_Linard says:
::nods:: XO: Prepare a team then...:;grins:: You can go this time.... take Mr Yeung and Mr. Bern with you.
XO_Storal says:
CMO: Keep working on that.
OPS_Sorsion says:
::suddenly realizes he's going on the team and sighs::
XO_Storal says:
CO: Sounds good. CSO/CTO: You heard the Captain. Lets do it.
CTO_Yeung says:
XO: Right with you, sir.
XO_Storal says:
*MO*: Mr Powers meet us in Shuttle Bay 2.
CSO_Bern says:
::with only minor hesitation::  XO:  ...Aye sir.  ::picks up his tricorder and stands::
OPS_Sorsion says:
::hears the Captain's remarks to the XO about the team and raises a large eyebrow turning in his seat and focusing on his console::
CO_Linard says:
:;takes her seat and picks up a padd, making a few notes and anxious to see what the team will come up with::

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