=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10806.29 "The Alpha and the Beta, part I"=/\=

The USS Elara is en route to Tartarus Alpha where they are to have the second contact mission with the Tartarians.

This Amphibian species has just reached knowledge of warp speed and began to explore their surroundings. However, their home world is dying and they should be relocated as soon as possible to a new planet.

The Elara is to meet with them officially and bring the good news of the new planet. They are also to start planning the evacuation.

=/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

ACTION: The Elara is peacefully warping through space approaching Tartarus Alpha, Ens Lost is again at the helm

Mesme says:
::in his newly assigned quarters, from which he did not try to leave. He is sitting in his bed meditating::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::just finished the meeting with his department to modify the guest quarters to the specs he got::

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
::In her lab configuring a warp probe::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::sitting in the centre chair::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Standing over the CSO's shoulders, watching her configure the warp probe::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Standing to the left of the CSO, studying a console displaying the clone's current location:: 

CO Capt Bodine says:
*OPS*: Commander, what is the status on the VIP quarters, will the modification pose a problem for your team?

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Hits her badge:: *Mesme*: 1010 to Mesme, please respond. ::Glances up from her console, staring at the direction of the CSO and her companion::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Clears her throat:: CSO: You forgot to connect the yellow wire to the second socket.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::taps his badge:: *CO*: Tar here, I just finished the meeting with my personnel and they are currently working on the salt water basins in the guest quarters.

Mesme says:
::gets up from his meditation startled, and touches the com that was given to him which was lying on the bed::*CIV* Yes?

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
::Looks up:: 1010: I did not! ::Looks back down and tries to replug the wire without the Bynar seeing::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
*Mesme*: The Captain has requested your presence on the bridge, can you spare a few moments?

CO Capt Bodine says:
*OPS*: Good work commander, what about the other thing the gifts?

Mesme says:
*CIV*: My whole life is yours ::does not sound like a joke:: *CIV*: Where do you want to me meet me?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
*CO*: One thing at a time sir, I had to arrange the basins first. Now I'll get to check the computer to find some gifts.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
*Mesme*: We'll be in your quarters in a few minutes, Mesme. ::Closes the channel and turns her attention towards 1010's direction:: 1010: Need to go. Places to go, clones to see and all of that. 

FCO Lost says:
CO: Captain, we are 5 minutes from the planet

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Nods distractedly at 0101's direction:: 0101: Yeah, yeah. Whatever. ::Sighs:: CSO: Later. ::Turns to 0101's direction:: 0101: Let's go then.

Mesme says:
::gets up to get his robe so this time the Bynars won't complain::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::activates his terminal:: Computer: Display a list of gifts related to water.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Leaves the science lab::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Trails behind 0101::

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
::Goes back to working in peace::

CO Capt Bodine says:
*OPS*: Understood but we are about to arrive whatever is left of environmental adaptations to the VIP quarters can be tasked out to our capable Engineering hands.  Delegate commander, you are not expected to do everything yourself. ::smiles though Tar will never see it::

Harry the Tribble says:
::Chirps under the CSO's table::

CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: Flight, what is our ETA to Tartarus Alpha?

ACTION: Before Tar, a list of about 10^11 items appear alphabetically ordered from all known races

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Arrives at the clone's assigned quarters:: 0101: Chime or barge in?

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Activates the chime:: 1010: Guess.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
*CO*: I delegated all right captain, my personnel is already on it, I'm not. I'll let you know when I found a gift sir.

FCO Lost says:
CO: 1 Minute until we reach the fourth and inhabited planet

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
Computer: Narrow the result to water related to spray.

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
::strokes Harry::

CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: Understood, when we enter system set standard orbit over Tartarus Alpha IV

ACTION: Right on cue, the Elara drops from warp around Tartarus Alpha IV. The planet is blue with a multitude of islands. It is also heavily industrialized. In orbit there are several satellites and some small vessels

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
::Finishes up working on the probe::

FCO Lost says:
CO: I ...think...we may being hailed

CO Capt Bodine says:
Self: I think I will hold off communications a moment longer.. ::taps commbadge:: *CSO*: What is the status on the Mission Warp probe Lieutenant?

Mesme says:
::opens the door:: CIV: Hello ::smiles his kitty smile::

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
*CO*: Ready for launch sir, just needs to be loaded.

CO Capt Bodine says:
::sighs guess now::: FCO: On screen

CO Capt Bodine says:
*CSO*: Alright get it loaded then report to the bridge please.

ACTION: The screen is fuzzy for a moment as the Elara adjusts to this primitive form of communication. Then it finally settles into an amphibian face ... like an enlarged frog but with humanoid eyes. Only his face, neck and part of a blue uniform are visible. his skin is wet and yucky looking

Rerar says:
COM: USS Elara: Are you Federation?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
Memse: Hello Kitty! ::Studies him for a brief few seconds:: At least you're descent this time, through I think it's customary in Starfleet for people to wear shoes. ::Gestures at the direction of the clone's feet::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
All: Never mind, let's just get this over with. ::Grabs the clone's hand and pulls him to the direction of the nearest TL::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::reviews the list on his display:: Computer: Replicate 10 cans of water in aerosol sprayers.

Mesme says:
::follows without resistance::

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
*CO*: Yes sir! ::Taps a command in to transport the probe to a launch tube::

CO Capt Bodine says:
COM: Tartarus Alpha IV: We are, this is Captain John Bodine of the Federation Starship Elara. We had just arrived. To whom am I speaking with?

Rerar says:
::smiles widely showing spiked teeth::COM: USS Elara: I am President of Tartarians. Welcome to our planet. We have party waiting for you on Palace

NOTE: Obviously the universal translator is having problems with these people’s language

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
::Leaves the lab with the probe now ready::

CO Capt Bodine says:
*OPS*: I need you on the bridge ASAP. ::returns his attention to the viewscreen again::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::gets a case and puts in the canisters:: *CO*: On my way sir. ::picks up the case and heads for the bridge::

CO Capt Bodine says:
COM: Rerar: Pleasure to meet you Mr. President. We shall beam down in about half an hour does that sound good to you sir?

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Looks a but weird over his console.::

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
::Walks into the nearest lift:: TL: Bridge.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::exits his office and enters a TL:: Computer: Bridge.

Rerar says:
COM: USS Elara: Give me a moment ::picks up a piece of paper that seems to have a table in it, then turns back to the screen:: COM: USS Elara: Half an hour is most acceptable. Bye, bye! ::smiles and the com is cut::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Glances up as the TL doors open up to reveal the bridge:: Mesme: Here we are! ::Peeks outside the opened TL doors:: And the Captain seems to be here, excellent! ::Rubs her hands together in a menacing way::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks back at the CTO for a reaction:: CTO: Nice chap ?

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Gently pushes the clone forward while violently pushing 1010 forward:: CO: Captain, we've brought Mesme. ::Directs the clone to the Captain's direction::

Mesme says:
CO: Hello Captain.

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
CO: the database does not have much about the customs of the tartarians. The team that went to the planet reported they do not speak much but are generally nice and comfortable with strangers

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::arrives at the bridge::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks over to the CIVs and Mesme who just arrived:: CIVs: Ah yes, one moment please.

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
::Steps off onto the bridge and takes her post at an empty science station:: 

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::exits the TL and steps onto the bridge, still carrying the case::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::notices the CIVs and the clone::

Mesme says:
OPS: Hello Commander

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
CO: Well, they also like to know everything about water.

CO Capt Bodine says:
::stands up at the arrival of his senior operations manager:: OPS: Glad you are here .. We have a problem with the universal translator

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::nods to the clone:: CO: It doesn't translate?

CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: That is .. quite understandable. Thank you for your Assessment 

Mesme says:
CIV: Are we on a new mission?

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: Uh it does but it's got gaps and I am not always certain it used the right words. You may review the last transmission at your station. Let me know if there is anything we can do to clear it up before we beam down.

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
CO: Probe ready to be launched at your command, sir.

Harry the Tribble says:
::Climbs up using his tunnel from the science lab directly to underneath CSO's console on the bridge::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Shrugs:: Memse: No idea, no one tells me these things.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CO: Will do so sir. And captain, here you've got some gifts for our guests. ::hands over the case::

CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: Are we within range of Tarsarus Beta for the warp probe to reach it and perform its mission if we launch it from the Elara's current position?

Mesme says:
CIV: They do not like you?

CO Capt Bodine says:
::smiles  deeply:: OPS: Perfect you have my thanks Commander.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
Mesme: We're no considered part of the senior crew, and most of the information being passed here is on a need to know basis.

FCO Lost says:
CO: At warp 2, the probe will be there in one hour. The system is very close

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Lowers her voice:: Memse: Not like we really care about it.. ::Grins::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::smiles:: CO: Its water in aerosol sprayers. If you'll excuse me... ::heads for his station to review the transmission from the planet::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::nods to the FCO:: CSO: If your probe is ready to launch then ...

Mesme says:
CIV: That doesn't sound right. You are two of the three most intelligent beings on this ship

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
::Nods and launches the probe::

ACTION: The sensor probe quickly leaves the Elara and as soon as its cleared, it goes to warp

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: You have the bridge. This will only take a few moments.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::nods to the CO, but remains at his station::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
Memse: Tell us about it.

CO Capt Bodine says:
CIVs: Follow me please. ::enters his ready room::

Mesme says:
CIV: Only if the being in question agrees

FCO Lost says:
OPS: So ... I just stay in orbit?

CO Capt Bodine says:
Mesme: could you follow me. Please ..

Mesme says:
::nods and follows::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::looks up from his console:: FCO: That would be fine.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Glances up at the Captain's orders after getting a tray full of cookies from the replicator:: Memse: That's our cue. ::Walks with the clone to the Captain's ready room::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Moves to follow, watching 0101's cookies with barely disguised envy::

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Stares a bit around. Checks his console.::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
<with a barely disguised look of envy>

CO Capt Bodine says:
::takes  seat at his desk:: Mesme: Commander, how is recovery going? I just wanted to take a fr moments and ask you some questions.

Mesme says:
::enters the RR and stands there:: CO: My conscious is confused. I am trying meditating techniques to remember all that happened to me since I died

CO Capt Bodine says:
Mesme: What was your last assignment before you where reported lost? Your specialty what is it?

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Sits down in one of available chairs, eating the cookies all by herself::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::corrects some errors made by the UT::

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Sees something on his screen.:: *CO*: Sir? I see something on my scanner. I see 3 un-armed shuttles approaching us. They are pretty slow.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Sits next to 0101, eying her cookies::

Mesme says:
CO: When I died I was first officer of this ship. Before that I was Chief Tactical Officer, and even before I had the same post on the Scimitar

CO Capt Bodine says:
Mesme: this might be hard to accept but I was once in your shoes so to speak. though I was able to return my mind to my original body. It will come back ti you. 

Mesme says:
CO: I hope so Captain. I feel I was brought back for an important purpose. But I do not know what it is

CO Capt Bodine says:
Mesme: do you have any core engineering training if I talked you with helping the Binars would that work for you? We seem to be stuck with one another and I want your life to be as fulfilling as I can help make it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CTO: Try to hail them, lieutenant.

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
OPS: Commander Tar? Ah... you did listen in. I will try to hail them.

Mesme says:
CO: I have basic Engineering training. And I also feel ... though I cannot tell you why, that 1010 and 0101 are keys to recovering my memories. I would like to stay with them, and on this ship

CO Capt Bodine says:
*CTO*: Understood, I will be right there ... OPS in in command ...

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::turns around:: CTO: I did, even though I was working on the universal translator.

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Opens hailing frequency.::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::turns to the screen::

fuzzy voice says:
COM: USS Elara: Hello federation. We curious. We no threat. We can scan. Yes?

ACTION: The screen shows nothing but the small shuttles

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Whispers:: OPS: Well, I get response. Audio Only.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::frowns and magnifies the shuttles on screen:: COM: Fuzzy voice: This is Lieutenant Commander Dalin Tar from the USS Elara, can you identify yourselves?

CO Capt Bodine says:
::nods:: Mesme: I leave that in yours and the Binars capable hands. If there is anything else I can do to help reacclimatize you please do not hesitate to ask.

fuzzy voice says:
COM: USS Elara: I Lieutenant Creek from Tartarian Space Force

CO Capt Bodine says:
Mesme: Dismissed .. ::waits for Mesme to depart the ready room then quickly follows behind::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Glances up as the Captain and the clone leave the room, seemingly forgetting them both behind::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::tries to enhance the UT:: COM: Creek: What do you want to scan?

Mesme says:
::leaves the room, noticing Lyta for the first time and staring at her for a moment::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
0101: Gimme one of those cookies!

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Shakes her head:: 1010: No! Get some of your own!

CO Capt Bodine says:
::comes onto the bridge and moves toward the centre observing both the OPS and the view screen::

Mesme says:
::looks arround for the CIVs. When he doesn't find them, he just waits there on the bridge, staring at Lyta again::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::notices the captain returning to the bridge and mutes outgoing signal:: CO: The Tartarians, three unarmed vessels.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Growls and jumps at 0101:: 0101: Gimme! 

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Fights back:: 1010: No! ::Pushes 1010 away::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::thinks he hears a scuffle in his office and quickly paces back there re entering the ready room::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::unmutes the outgoing signal::

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: Deal with it commander I will be right back ..

fuzzy voice says:
COM: USS Elara: We learn more about you ships

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Pauses in mid brawl at the sound of the opening doors, quickly returning back to her own seat and straightening her clothes::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Looks as innocent as she can in her own chair, munching on her cookies::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::scans the room and notices cookie crumbs all over the floor::

CO Capt Bodine says:
CIVs: What the Heck happen in here!

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Points at 0101's direction:: CO: She did it!

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Points at 1010's direction:: CO: She did it!

CO Capt Bodine says:
CIVs: I don't give a ..... who did it ... clean it up then report to Main Engineering you are taking over there till we have a new CEO. Unless you can't handle that .....

Harry the Tribble says:
::Enters through the opened RR doors to the direction of the cookie crumbs on the rug and begins to eat it all up::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Glances down at the direction of the Tribble:: CO: Problem solved!

CO Capt Bodine says:
::nearly faints when he sees a Tribble race by::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Quickly gets out of the RR, picking the Tribble on her way out::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Follows 1010 and the Tribble::

CO Capt Bodine says:
CIV: Hardly get that thing in a stasis pod before it replicates  .. Now !!

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Out of hearing distance::

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
::Suddenly notices Harry is gone::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Returns the Tribble to the CSO's hands and scurries off the bridge::

=/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Mike Johnson is Captain John Bodine (CO – Commanding Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Commander Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)
Andreas Habeland is Lieutenant Junior Grade Ezry Lyta (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Doctors 1010 & 0101 (CIVs – Advisors, Starfleet Corps of Engineers’)

Lilia Perfeito as Mesme, FCO Lost, Rerar and the fuzzy voice.
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Harry the Tribble.

Stardate: 10806.29
Arc Title: “The Alpha and the Beta”
Part: First
Mission Number: 431
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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