Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude:  Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station…

Repairs to the damages caused by the hover car mishap are well underway, however because not all the rides and animal exhibits will be ready by the time the Grand Opening ceremonies are to begin, it was decided rides and attractions will be opened as they come online during the opening day celebration.

The senior staff dressed in their dress white uniforms are gathered along with several hundred anxious visitors and V.I.P. guests at the entrance to the park to begin the opening ceremony.

Captain Marek stands behind the podium ready to deliver the opening speech and a blue ribbon is stretched across the entrance to the park for the ribbon cutting ceremony.  The senior staff is lined up in front of the ribbon standing at attention.

Time lapse: 3 hours…

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as CO Captain Satok Marek
William Beeler as CEO Ensign Tydus Adun
Eric VanSickle as TO Lieutenant Groth Masters
Bruce Oriani as CSO Lieutenant T’puchnamushi

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Admiral Valar Mitchell, TO Lieutenant Bailey and OPS Officer

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CEO_Adun says:
::Standing at attention very nervously, shifting his weight back and forth as much as possible without it being noticed::

TO_Masters says:
::Stands at attention near ribbon::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Standing behind the Captain on the stage::

CO_Marek says:
::Mentally going through his Spartan style speech::

CO_Marek says:
::Thinks: Well, this is it::

CEO_Adun says:
::Glances frantically at the crowd gathered in front of them::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crowd seems anxious for the opening ceremonies to begin, however no other incidents have broken out since the near riot.

CO_Marek says:
::Whispers to the Admiral:: Admiral: I think this will be a complete success, Admiral. I can, as humans like to say, feel it.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the Vulcan Captain:: CO: You may begin, Captain.

TO_Masters says:
::Wonders when the festivities will begin::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crowd applauds as the Captain steps up to the microphone.

CEO_Adun says:
::Notices that the Captain is beginning his speech, stops moving, closes his eyes, and takes a deep breath to clear his mind::

CO_Marek says:
::Opens a COM channel on the small console and discretely clears his throat::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Stands stiffly as she looks around at the crowd of people::

CO_Marek says:
All: Ladies and Gentlemen, please, may I have your attention?

TO_Masters says:
::Wishes he'd been around for the entire project::

CEO_Adun says:
::Opens his eyes, and tries to stare blankly ahead::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crowd settles down and all eyes are on Captain Marek.

CO_Marek says:
::With a very satisfied expression in his face:: All: People of the Federation, some months ago, an idea was proposed.  A strange idea by that time, I say.  ::Strategically pauses and looks back to the Senior Staff::

TO_Masters says:
::Cracks a smile at the captain::

CEO_Adun says:
::Smiles the slightest bit at the insanity of the idea of a theme park on the station::

CO_Marek says:
All: However, it rapidly revealed itself as a brilliant project, as brilliant people began to develop it.  Following the spirit that constitutes the very foundations of the whole idea, they worked together, hand and hand and today, almost a year later and many, many difficulties, we are now standing in front of one of the biggest and most original projects ever carried out in this Sector.

CO_Marek says:
All: Once again, I cannot find the right words to thank all the people involved in one way or another in this venture.  ::Looks again at the Staff and then glances back at the crowd::

CO_Marek says:
All: Ladies and Gentlemen, I am extensively known as a man of few words, therefore with no further delays I am pleased to welcome you to “Wonders of the Universe”, the biggest and only amusement park in this sector!

TO_Masters says:
::Thinks: He's so right on that::

CEO_Adun says:
::Thinks: Who hoo! Short speeches!::

CO_Marek says:
::Steps back signaling that is the end of his speech...or sort of::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crowd applauds and the lights come on all over the park.  Colored beams of light spread over the crowd.

CO_Marek says:
All: I will leave you now with the Sector Commander, Admiral Valar Mitchell.  ::Glances at the Admiral:: Admiral: Admiral?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Tugs on her uniform and steps up to the podium:: CO: Thank you, Captain Marek.  ::Clears her throat::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
All: Ladies, gentlemen, invited guests, on behalf of Starfleet Command and representatives of the United Federation of Planets, welcome to the new Wonders of the Universe theme park and zoo.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
All: It is the hope of all of us that this park will serve to bring our worlds together in peace and goodwill.

CO_Marek says:
::Nods at the Admiral words::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
All: The park is a first and an amazing achievement and this was made possible by hundreds of dedicated workers and staff of Kootenai Station.
I am confident you will enjoy yourselves here today and for many years into the future.

CEO_Adun says:
::Thinks back at the work he's done, then remembers that he actually did very little, compared to the total size of the project::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
All: Therefore without further delay.  CO: Captain, you may cut the ribbon.  ::Motions to the Captain and the senior staff::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A bright spotlight shines on the Captain as he approaches the ribbon with a pair of large scissors.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Waddles up to the Admiral's side talks in a low voice so only the Admiral hears:: Admiral: Sirs, May I interuptted yous for a seconds?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks down at the CSO:: CSO: What is it, Lieutenant?

TO_Masters says:
::Prepares to help the CO with the ribbon::

CO_Marek says:
::Grabs pompously the scissors, looks to the Senior Staff, and dignitaries::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
Admiral: I'd like to takes yous, the seniors staff and all VIPs on specialty tours of zoo. I show you all 20 animalies

TO_Masters says:
::Puts his hands on the handle with the captain::  CO: Sir, since I started this, I'd be honored to help you open it.

CO_Marek says:
Senior Staff: The honor is more yours than mine, so please join me in this symbolic act.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CSO: Of course, Lieutenant.  I am looking forward to a tour.  ::Nods::

CO_Marek says:
::Waits the rest of the Staff to approach to the ribbon::

CO_Marek says:
::Nods to the TO:: TO : By all means.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The entire senior staff gathers around the Captain, each placing one or both hands on the large pair of scissors.

CEO_Adun says:
::Steps up to the ribbon::

CO_Marek says:
Senior Staff: All together now... 1, 2...

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Smiles big at the Admiral:: Admiral: Thanks yous very much ::Runs over to the senior staff to help::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Stands stiffly looking on as the senior staff gathers around the Captain::

TO_Masters says:
::Prepares to close the scissors::

CO_Marek says:
Senior Staff: 3! Cut the ribbon!

TO_Masters says:
::Cuts the ribbon::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Grabs top of scissors and is lifted off the floor as the crew opens them to cut the ribbon::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The scissors close and cut the blue ribbon as the crowd applauds.  Music begins booming out of the park speakers.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
All: Heeeeyyyysss!...Someones gets me downs!

CO_Marek says:
CSO: Lieutenant! ::Nods::

TO_Masters says:
CSO: Well, you should have grabbed the bottom handle.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crowd rushes in, almost trampling the senior staff as they drop the scissors.

CO_Marek says:
::Grabs the big scissors before someone gets really hurt::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Steps down from the stage as the crowds move into the park::

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: I think we should start the VIP tour, don't you think?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Moves towards the Captain and senior staff who have been shoved to the sides of the entrance:: CO: I believe the V.I.P.'s are waiting over there.  ::Points to a small group of about 20 guests waiting patiently inside the entrance:: Lieutenant T`pucnamushi is to give a tour of the zoo.

CEO_Adun says:
::Nimbly avoids the rushing crowd after he helps to cut the ribbon::

TO_Masters says:
CO/ADM: Sir, ma'am, what is my assignment for the tours?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks at the TO:: TO: I believe security is your area of expertise?  ::Frowns::

CO_Marek says:
CSO: Please proceed with the VIP tour. Lead the way, Lieutenant.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CO/Senior Staff: Shall we pick up our guests over there?  ::Points to the waiting V.I.P.'s::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
CO: My pleasures Captians.

TO_Masters says:
Admiral: We shall.  ::Goes to the VIPs::

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: But of course. ::Tugs his uniform and walks firmly to the group of dignitaries, with a big diplomatic smile::

CEO_Adun says:
::Walks over to the VIPs to help lead them through the park::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
ACTION: The senior staff joins the V.I.P. guests.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
All: If everyones will follows me, we'll gets starteds

TO_Masters says:
All: Let's stay orderly, folks.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Nods and motions to the guests to follow the CSO then follows::

CO_Marek says:
::Introduces himself to a zillion of dignitaries and then follows the CSO::

CEO_Adun says:
::Nods and follows the CSO::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The group moves through the amusement park headed towards the zoo area.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Starts tour:: All: We have 20 animalies heres at the zoo froms all overs the universes.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: By this time all the rides that are functional are full with long waiting lines.  People are everywhere throughout the park.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks around as the group enters the zoo area::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
All: I must asked yous to keep you hands at your sides and not reach out to the animalies

CEO_Adun says:
::Falls tot eh back to make sure that none of the VIPs straggle and get lost::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
All: As theys are still getting used to theirs new homages and you'll probablies pull back a nubs.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guests look at each other and drop their hands to their sides as if in a military formation.

TO_Masters says:
All: And if I catch you touching an animal, the consequences may be severe.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
All: Our tour begins here…Four chickens from Andoria.

CO_Marek says:
::Remembers his last "incident" with the zoo, shakes his head and moves forward, right behind the Admiral, and trying to avoid that annoying Klingon Ambassador::

CO_Marek says:
::Thinks: There should be five but a Vulcan crossed their way::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks into the glass enclosure at the Andorian chickens.  Notes they have all their feathers::

TO_Masters says:
All: Gives the term "blue hen" a new meaning.

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks at the chickens along with everyone else.

CO_Marek says:
::Makes his mayor effort to avoid laughing at the TO remark::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Lets them look::

CO_Marek says:
CSO: ::Nervously:: Shall we move on?

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
All: Movings on...::Takes them to cage 2::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
All: Cage 2, four Butterphants from Betazed.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Moves along with the rest of the group to cage two and looks in::

CO_Marek says:
CSO: Do they actually ... ::Thinks he will sound really innocent:: fly??

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks in at the strange creatures from Betazed::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
CO: Yes, Capitains they do, but theys cannot fly too highs because of the tops of the cage.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the strange looking animals::

TO_Masters says:
::Sings:: I think I've seen everything, when I see an elephant fly...

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks at the CSO wondering when he's going to move the tour along::

CEO_Adun says:
::Thinks: How could such things exist?::

CO_Marek says:
::Coughs:: CSO: Lieutenant, can we proceed to the next exhibit cage, please?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Suddenly the lights throughout the park and zoo flicker then the station begins shuddering and a rumbling sound fills the air.  Soon after the station’s alarms sound.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks up as the lights flicker and the alert klaxon sounds::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
All: Cage....::Stops talking due to power outage:: Self: Whats nows?

CEO_Adun says:
Self: Oh no....

TO_Masters says:
::Mumbles:: Self: What now?  *Bailey*: Masters to Bailey, report!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: People begin screaming and running, trampling everyone in their path.  All chaos breaks out.

CO_Marek says:
All: Well, it couldn't be a peaceful day... *Main Operations*: Status report!!!

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
<Bailey> *TO*: Sensors are picking up a subspace distortion forming just outside the outer makers.

CO_Marek says:
TO: Take care of the dignitary’s security. Avoid the crowds to reach them!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> *CO*: Sir, senors are picking up a subspace distortion forming just outside the outer makers.

TO_Masters says:
CO: Yes Sir.  VIPs: Follow me!

CEO_Adun says:
::Tries to guide the VIPs to a safer location::

CO_Marek says:
*Bailey*: Can you identify its origin?!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Security officers escort the V.I.P.'s to safety as the senior staff rush to emergency stations.

TO_Masters says:
CSO: We have an emergency, T'pucnamushi.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> *CO*: Negative, Sir...wait...something is emerging from the distortion!

CEO_Adun says:
::Gives up on directing the VIPs and goes to his station::

CO_Marek says:
*Bailey*: Please, be more specific, Lieutenant!

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Very sarcastic:: TO: and 10 points to yous for the noticings of it

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A sphere about the size of a small moon emerges from the distortion.

CO_Marek says:
::Rushes to the nearest emergency console, and links it to the MSD in Main Operations::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> *CO*: It's an unidentified sphere, Sir.  I think you should return to Main Operations.  ::Sounds worried::

TO_Masters says:
::Leads the VIPs to a lounge::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The sphere is completely smooth on the outside.

CO_Marek says:
*Bailey*: We are on our way.  Senior Staff: You are with me.  Get to Main Operations, on the double!!

CEO_Adun says:
::Emerges on in Main Operations a minute or so later and rushes to his console::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<OPS Officer> ::In Main Operations running scans on the sphere::

CO_Marek says:
::Arrives to Main Ops and rushes to the center of the room:: OPS officer: Report!

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Arrives in Main Operations with CO and begins running science scans::

TO_Masters says:
::After making sure the V.I.P. lounge was secure, heads to Main Operations::

CO_Marek says:
Bailey: On screen.  Focus sensors on the sphere.

CEO_Adun says:
::Makes sure that everything is working perfectly::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<OPS Officer> CO: Sir, there are no identifying marks on the outer hull of the sphere.  We have no idea what the thing is made of.  There is nothing in the database that even comes close to the material of the hull.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Tunes all science sensors to reading the sphere::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> CO: Aye, Sir...on screen.  ::Taps the console::

CO_Marek says:
OPS: Hail the sphere on all frequencies.

TO_Masters says:
::Enters Main Operations out of breath, heads to tactical next to Bailey::

CO_Marek says:
TO: Be ready to raise shields at a moment notice.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<OPS Officer> CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Opens a channel:: COM: Sphere: Unidentified vess...err...sphere.  This is Kootenai Station.  Please identify yourself and state your business.

TO_Masters says:
CO: Aye, ::Breathes heavily:: Sir.

CO_Marek says:
CSO: Any ideas, Lieutenant?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Moves aside as Masters approaches tactical station one::

TO_Masters says:
::Looks at the tactical sensor information on the sphere::

CO_Marek says:
TO: Be sure security personnel control the crowds. We don't want a riot during this ... situation.

TO_Masters says:
CO: Already taken care of.

CO_Marek says:
Bailey: Magnify image.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Moves to tactical station two:: CO: Aye, Sir...magnifying fifty percent.

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks up at the sphere, trying to figure out what they are dealing with::

CO_Marek says:
OPS Officer: Hail the sphere in every known language.

CO_Marek says:
TO: Any signs of active weaponry?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<OPS Officer> CO: Aye, Captain.

TO_Masters says:
::Hopes it's not a Borg sphere::

TO_Masters says:
CO: Negative, Sir.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
CO: I ams unable to identified the sphere.  I alsos cannot identified the materials the hulls is mades of.  The hulls is completelys smooth.  Theres are life signages aboard...approximate 900!

TO_Masters says:
CO: But it's very big.

CO_Marek says:
CSO: 900 hundred!  Try to identify their race!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The sphere hovers at the outer markers as the distortion suddenly closes.

CO_Marek says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: TO: Evidently.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
CO: Theys do howevers, seems to bes in an unconscious states..likes as if in stasises or somethings....There is a mixures of races..as if from alls overs the universes.

CEO_Adun says:
::Adun looks frantically around to see if there's anything indicating what this thing is::

CO_Marek says:
TO: Yellow alert.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The sphere is motionless, not showing any type of aggression.

CO_Marek says:
CSO: A mixture of races…fascinating…

TO_Masters says:
CO: Aye Sir.  ::Takes station to yellow alert::  Yellow alert announcement sounding in the park.

CO_Marek says:
TO/OPS/CSO: Perform full active scan over the life signs and the sphere systems.  Try to locate the command center, whether it is automatic or manually operated.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Looks confused:: CO: Fascinating? Why? Are we heres on the stations not the sames as thems? A mixtures of races?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Walks into Operations towards the Captain:: CO: What is it?  ::Looks at the viewscreen::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Pause Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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