U.S.S. Pendragon - 9909.18

Host Karri says:  
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<First Step II>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Standing on the Bridge, carefully re-checking and confirming the results of his diagnostics::

XO_Vraylle says:  
::standing in front of the center chair, thinking and watching::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::below decks wandering the halls::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Self: Memory core...? Check; EPS Power Guidance Conduits....? Check...::

FCO_Tim says:  
::on the bridge and at the Conn.::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Completes his mental checklist, and logs it::

CSO_Larek says:  
::busily assigning science staff to the study of the system::

MO_Turner says:  
::In sick bay::

Jolade says:  
::still at work in the battle bridge, still receiving telepathy from the planet surface, he still does not know who or what is trying to contact him::

XO_Vraylle says:  
CEO: Status, Lieutenant?

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::continues to slowly stroll the decks and think to himself::

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Monitoring the status of the unknown vessel::

Varr says:  
::moves through the ship, PADD in hand, heading toward SB::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
XO: Sir, I have completed my checks and diagnostics... all essential systems check out; we're prepared to begin the initial steps in bringing the computer core online...

XO_Vraylle says: 
 ::nods:: CEO: Very well. Proceed...with due caution.

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Raps his PADD against the side of his panel for a moment, before offering it to Vraylle::

FCO_Tim says:  
::wonders about Jolade and why our ship:

CEO_Wilkens says:  
XO: Of course, Sir.

XO_Vraylle says: 
::takes the PADD and starts looking it over::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
XO: This documents the steps I have taken, and the results of my manual diagnostics.

MO_Turner says: 
::Running some blood analysis::

CSO_Larek says:  
::starts all known scans of the planets and the binary stars::

CMO_Varr says:  
Walk through the doors of SB and slips into his office, flopping into his chair::

XO_Vraylle says:  
CEO: Thank you, Lieutenant. Keep me apprised of your progress.

FCO_Tim says:  
::still at the Conn.::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::arrives at an external porthole and begins to look through at the energy streams::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Turns back to the AFT Engineering stations:: XO: Understood.

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CSO: We are prepared to bring the core back on-line, Larek...

XO_Vraylle says:  
::turns to the CSO:: CSO: I have but one thing to say about your recent experiment...

CMO_Varr says:  
::rereads his new orders::

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: Yes sir?

CMO_Varr says:  
Self: This should be a tactical duty, shouldn't it...::

TO_Raven says:  
:: on the bridge monitoring ship movements::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Patiently waits, running hands along the side of his head::

CSO_Larek says:  
CEO: Yes sir, all set here as well.

XO_Vraylle says:  
CSO: While I appreciate you innovative efforts, you would be well-served to research our databases first...next time. ::said with a voice that indicates he expects a "next time"::

XO_Vraylle says:  
TO: Status?

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CSO: Thank you. ::Turns to face his instrument panels, precisely keying orders into the keyboard::

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: Yes sir, I will be more careful next time.

CEO_Wilkens says:  
*CO*: We are prepared to being the Computer Core on-line, Sir... I thought you'd like to know.

XO_Vraylle says:  
CSO: I expected no less.

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Sends information on the unknown ship back to the 5th planet::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::snaps out of it::  *XO*:  Anything new #1 concerning the alien vessels or the energy streams?

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Requesting orders on what they should do::

TO_Raven says:  
XO:: we are still trapped in a web Sir::

Klic_Kak says:  
@ ::running continuous scans of unknown ship::

CSO_Larek says:  
::begins scanning the ships for information::

FCO_Tim says:  
::takes over at the Ops::

XO_Vraylle says:  
*CO*: I am getting a tactical update now.

CO_Vn`dor says:  
*CEO*: Acknowledged T.J.   I'm on my way there.  Vn'dor out.

FCO_Tim says:  
::still also at Conn.::

XO_Vraylle says:  
TO: What is our current tactical situation?

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Self: Here we go...:: Computer: Confirm the reactivation of verbal voice recognition patterns...? ::Hopefully::

CO_Vn`dor says: 
 ::heads down the hall to the nearest TL::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
<Computer> Verbal recognition systems have been re-activated...

MO_Turner says:  
::Notices the CMO enter::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
Computer: Good... initialize secondary feedback loops to the secondary computer core. Reroute excess power feed to essential systems.

XO_Vraylle says:  
OPS: Continue attempting to contact the alien vessels.

TO_Raven says:  
XO:: Sir, we are surrounded by twenty ships.

CEO_Wilkens says:  
<Computer> Acknowledged; working...

MO_Turner says:  
::Walks over to the CMO's office and rings the chime::

XO_Vraylle says:  
TO: What is our weapons and shields status?

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Aye sir

CMO_Varr says:  
::turns to his terminal and brings internal sensors online.  Then he sends a request to the XO for extended access to internal sensors::

FCO_Tim says:  
::hail alien vessel::

CMO_Varr says:  
::looks up at the door:: MO Turner: Yes?

CSO_Larek says:  
CEO: I calculated 3 days before the Main Computer is fully operational.

MO_Turner says:  
::Enters:: CMO: Is something wrong sir?

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::arrives on bridge and heads over to the CEO::

XO_Vraylle says:  
::with a quick tap extends the needed access to the CEO::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
<Computer> The required tasks have been completed; standing by...

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CO: ::As way of greeting:: Captain...

TO_Raven says:  
XO:: shield and weapons are at full capacity

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: Sir I am reading 30 lifeforms per ship.

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::nods at the CEO::  CEO:  Lt, how is the core coming?

CMO_Varr says:  
MO Turner:  Nothing in particular.  We have been assigned to tracking the alien lifeform while it is aboard the ship.

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: No response from our hails.

XO_Vraylle says:  
::nods to TO:: TO: Stay sharp, Ensign.

XO_Vraylle says:  
FCO: Keep trying.

MO_Turner says: 
 CMO: Care to talk about it?

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Yes sir

FCO_Tim says:  
::hailing alien ship::

CEO_Wilkens says: 
 ::Motions to the computer screen:: CO: We have fully reactivated secondary systems.

CMO_Varr says:  
::looks at terminal and frowns.  Resends the request to the XO, adding a copy of the captain's orders to imply urgency::

XO_Vraylle says:  
::sits down in the center chair and closes his eyes, trying to do what he hasn't done in a while:: ALIENS: ~~What is it you want?~~

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::nods as he looks on::

Jolade says:  
::Becomes aware that the Computer Core is coming back on-line::

CSO_Larek says:  
::continues to collect data as it comes in::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Carefully presses another series of buttons on the panel, and inputs the necessary feed back:: CO: Sir, to fully re-initialize the core, I need your computer confirmation.

CO_Vn`dor says:  
CEO:  Secondary is better than nothing I suppose.

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Motions to the work station::

Klic_Kak says:  
::transmits sensor data to 5th planet::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::nods to the CEO and leans over the panel to enter authorization: Vn'dor... 3... 7... Alpha... Omega::

XO_Vraylle says:  
::blinks awake, and stands when he sees the CO::

CMO_Varr says:  
::looking back at Turner:: MO Turner: If I do, I will request an appointment with the counselor.  But what I would like, is to have you pick off a team to study the alien.  As soon as I get access, I will have another team monitor it from here.

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Finally realizes that the sounds that they are sending are some sort of communication, sends reply:: COM: Pendragon: Clik kak, click kak cak, click cak kac...

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CO: Thank you, Sir... And...::presses the appropriate control stud::... Bringing primary systems online, now.

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::patiently waits to see what happens::

XO_Vraylle says:  
CSO: Have you found anything in your scans?

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Comes to a decision, sends a hail to one of the other ships::

MO_Turner says:  
CMO: Aye sir. Let me know if you need anything else.

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Incoming hail from the alien ship

XO_Vraylle says:  
::raises a brow:: FCO: On screen.

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: So far I have picked up approximately 30 life forms per ship.

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Begins to maneuver his ship around the Pendragon, scanning for an opening of some kind, somewhere to land::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Hesitates, watching the control screens::

CMO_Varr says:  
MO: I will.  Thank you.

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::turns to watch the XO in command while he waits for the core:

FCO_Tim says:  
::puts comm. signal on screen::  XO: There sir

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: On screen sir

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Repeats as he maneuvers his small vessel between the nacelles of the Pendragon, scanning for a place to land:: COM: Pendragon: Clik kak, click kak cak, click cak kac...

TO_Raven says:  
:: scans the alien ship's weapons array::

XO_Vraylle says:  
COM ALIENS: This is Commander Vraylle of the U.S.S. Pendragon. We 
apologize for any intrusion into your space.

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Self: Whew:: CO: Sir, we have successfully completed the re-initialization of the computer core...

Klic_Kor says:  
@COM: Pendragon: Kak click kak kok click click...

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::hears the Alien Chatter over the loud speakers::

XO_Vraylle says:  
CSO: Are the Universal Translators online?

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CO: However, it will be exactly 3 days before we regain complete computer control...

FCO_Tim says:  
::looks up at screen::

FCO_Tim says:  
Self: Wow man

MO_Turner says:  
::Goes to exit CMO's office::

Klic_Kak says:  
@COM: Pendragon: Kak click cak, clak clic cac kak?

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Finds an apparent place to land, finds that it is closed off, is annoyed:: 
COM: Pendragon: Click kak kak kor klack kik...

XO_Vraylle says:  
COM ALIEN: We are on a peaceful mission, and intend no harm.

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::grips the CEO's shoulder:: CEO:  Well done T.J.  Well done 
 indeed.  ::smiles::  I knew I could count on you.

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Sir all we are getting back are clicks and clacks sir

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: With the Main Computer still not fully operational UT is off-line.

MO_Turner says:  
::Turns:: CMO: Oh and with all due respect sir get some rest. You look like Hades. ::Grins::

CMO_Varr says:  
::looks up as the terminal beeps informing of the extended access, and 
transfers it to Lab 1::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Nods, appreciatively:: CO: Thank you, Sir. ::Hands him a PADD::

XO_Vraylle says:  
FCO: In case you had not noticed, ensign, I do have ears.

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Noticed sir

XO_Vraylle says:  
CSO: Can it be operated from the backup computers?

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::takes the PADD::  CEO: What is this Lt.?

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CO: Here are the exact steps I took, the results of my manual diagnostics, and recommendations for prolonged use under these circumstances.

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Sorry sir

XO_Vraylle says:  
FCO: Broadcast the generic friendship signal on the return frequency.

CSO_Larek says:  
::engages the UT with backup computers::

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Makes the ship hover by the closed off opening of the Pendragon's hull:: COM: Pendragon: Kik klac kor kack kak kik kuk?

CMO_Varr says:  
::looks up at the MO with flared nostrils as his brow drops low, not a nice look:: MO: That will be all MO Turner.

FCO_Tim says:  
::hangs head in shame::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::nods as he listens to the CEO and scrolls through the PADD::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Drums his fingers on the console::

Klic_Kak says:  
@::sees Klic_Kor trying to land on Pendragon:: COM: Klic_Kor: Clak clic cac klic, klack Klic_Kor?

XO_Vraylle says:  
COM ALIEN: I repeat, we are on a peaceful mission.

CSO_Larek says:  
::also instructs the computer to look for patterns in the com signals::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
CEO: Keep a copy of this in storage in case we ever need to do this again.  ::hands the PADD back::

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Sir one thing if the UT works, I do not think that it would think 
that it would translate this sir

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CO:... Under such circumstances as these, which hopefully will not have to be prolonged or redone, I would like your permission to build in several fail-safes...

Klic_Kor says:  
@COM: Klic_Kak: Cic Clak kik kork clack kik...

XO_Vraylle says:  
FCO: It will, with the proper modifications. CSO: Begin whatever modifications are necessary.

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CO: These "fail-safes" would enhance the use of our computer under situations like this, and would give us some additional computer memory to work with.

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: The UT is operating but the language is beyond anything the UT has seen, checking for patterns in the language now sir.

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::stops leaning on the console and heads over to the XO::  XO:  Mr. Vraylle...  what have we got here?

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CO: Aye, Sir.

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Yes sir

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Takes the PADD, and leans over his panel to log his report::

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Is getting quite annoyed with this unknown ship, wishes the opening would open:: COM: Pendragon: Kik kak kork klicka kick...

FCO_Tim says:  
::picks head up::

XO_Vraylle says:  
CO: I am attempting to comprehend the speech patterns of those that surround this ship.

CMO_Varr says:  
::waits till the MO leaves and then walks out the other door to Lab 1, and begins bringing up the internal sensors at every wavelength aimed at the alien's location::

Klic_Kak says:  
@::nods head sympathetically:: COM: Klic_Kor: Cick clak cack Klic_Kik, klac?

FCO_Tim says:  
::stand up straight::

FCO_Tim says:  
::on chair::

TO_Raven says:  
XO:: could that be Morse code::

MO_Turner says:  
::Leaves the CMO's office::

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Acknowledges:: COM: Klic_Kak: Clork clik kick shik...

XO_Vraylle says:  
::takes a step forward:: FCO: There is always the universal language of mathematics. Transmit a short sequence of prime numbers.

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: What a fascinating language sir

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::nods in appreciation of the XO and steps to the rear of the bridge::

Klic_Kak says:  
@COM: Pendragon: Klic cac clik cac kik, Klic_Kor!

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Aye sir

CSO_Larek says:  
::continues to work on finding a pattern in the alien language::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Keys something into his panel, altering his display panels to show their long-range sensor's telemetry, and communications efforts::

FCO_Tim says:  
::sorting through math file of language::

Klic_Kak says:  
@COM: Klic_Kor: Klic cak... clik claka cik, clek?

XO_Vraylle says:  
TO: An interesting notion. ::ponders the possibilities and listens a little 
differently to the strange clicks::

XO_Vraylle says:  
COM ALIEN: Please continue speaking while we continue our translation efforts.

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Continues hovering the vessel by the opening to the shuttle bay:: COM: Pendragon: Klicka kok kic click clecka.

Klic_Kor says:  
@COM: Klic_Kak: Kick clasc kaca klik.

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: It appears to be non humanoid in nature.

Klic_Kak says:  
@COM: Klic_Kor: Klic-ik.

Klic_Kak says:  
@COM: Pendragon: Klicka kok kic click clecka.

XO_Vraylle says:  
FCO: Transmit our standard greeting in Morse code.

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::looking at the TAC officer's screen::  XO:  I suggest you open the shuttle bay doors

CMO_Varr says:  
::continues running scans on Jolade, while sending messages to some of his staff that he wished to join him in the lab::

Klic_Kak says:  
@::repeats message:: COM: Pendragon: Klicka kok kic click clecka!

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Aye sir.  Transmitting

FCO_Tim says:  
::transmitting::

XO_Vraylle says:  
::slightly shakes his head at his own irrational behavior...Morse code indeed!::

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Receives a peculiar code, does not understand it, transmits it to Klic_Kak's ship::

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Sent sir.

Klic_Kak says:  
@::slowly and patiently:: COM: Pendragon: Klicka...kok...kic...click...clecka!

CO_Vn`dor says:  
XO:  Commander, just look at where he has positioned the ship.  He wants to come aboard.

XO_Vraylle says:  
CO: I concur, but for what purpose?

CO_Vn`dor says:  
XO:  I think he wishes to talk.  It's my call, let him in.

Klic_Kak says:  
@::receives transmission from Klic_Kor and plays it... covers his ears:: COM: Klic_Kor: Klacka clic kac!

Klic_Kor says:  
@ COM: Klic_Kak: Klackick click kack!!!

XO_Vraylle says:  
::gives the CO a "don't think that's a good idea" look:: CO: Aye sir.  FCO: Lower the shields and open the shuttlebay doors.

CO_Vn`dor says:  
CEO:  Lt, take some people down to greet our visitor.

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CO: Understood, Sir... I'll get on it ASAP.

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Waits patiently with his ship by the opening::

XO_Vraylle says:  
CEO: I recommend security as well.

CEO_Wilkens says:  
*CMO*: Meet me in the Shuttle Bay, Doctor...

FCO_Tim says:  
::lowers shields, and open bay doors: XO: Done sir

Klic_Kak says:  
@::sees that shuttlebay doors have opened:: COM: Klic_Kor: Cliiic... clicka cak kac.

CO_Vn`dor says: 
CEO:  Limited.  ::looking at the XO::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Nods:: XO: Aye.

TO_Raven says:  
:: scans the alien ship for  weapons;;

XO_Vraylle says:  
FCO: Keep trying to communicate with them.

CEO_Wilkens says: 
TAC: Please accompany me, Raven.

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Aye sir more Morse sir

XO_Vraylle says:  
CEO: And keep the security.... surreptitious.

CMO_Varr says:  
::sighs:: *CEO*  I will be right there.

XO_Vraylle says:  
FCO: An any other ideas that come to mind.

Klic_Kor says:  
@ COM: Klc_Kak: Cliiiic... clickor klik kor...

CEO_Wilkens says:  
XO: Of course, Sir... Is there any other way? ::Grins, stepping into the TL::

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Maneuvers his vessel into the shuttle bay, and uses peculiar thrusters to lower it to the deck::

FCO_Tim says: 
XO: Sir not at all it will be my pleasure

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Waits for the Tactical Officer::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
XO: If I am needed, I'll be in my RR  ::heads across the bridge::

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: Sir may I speak with you please?

XO_Vraylle says:  
::thinks of a certain EO of the Artemis and thinks "there certainly is"::

XO_Vraylle says:  
CO: Understood.

Klic_Kak says:  
@::remains outside and monitors situation, relaying scans to 5th planet::

CMO_Varr says:  
::leaves a copy of the orders with the first person to come into the Lab and leaves, making his way toward the shuttle bay::

XO_Vraylle says:  
CSO: Go ahead.

FCO_Tim says:  
::sends Morse messages to alien vessel::

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: Scans are picking up a tunnel network in the system.

XO_Vraylle says:  
CSO: A tunnel network? Explain.

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Nods at two of his men to follow, and crawls out a hatch of the ship, on all four legs, and both arms, looking like a human-sized... um... bug::

Klic_Kak says:  
@::receives more strange messages and runs them through translator:: Self: Clic kac clicka...

MO_Turner says:  
::Takes some papers from the CMO as he leaves::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::sits at desk in RR looking over 'limited' Starcharts of the Beta Quadrant::

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Stands up on his four legs, now standing about 5 feet up, and looks around in amazement::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Requests the Shuttle Bay, and takes a deep breath::

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: A hidden network that we can not see

XO_Vraylle says:  
FCO: Hidden by what?

Klic_Kor says:  
@ ::Looks around the shuttle bay in pure amazement, never having seen anything like it::

TO_Raven says:  
XO:: permission to go to shuttle bay to lead Security teams?

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Arrives before the entrance to the Shuttle Bay, waiting for the Doctor::

CSO_Larek says:  
CSO: There appears to be some kind of webbing distributed in the system, that is what these energy emanations appear to be.

Klic_Kor says:  
::Comments to the other men:: Alien Men: Klick cork cak?

Klic_Kor says:  
<Alien I> ::Stands up on four legs as well:: Klic_Kor: Cork cak, klick.

FCO_Tim says: 
 XO: I am picking that up on my nav. sensors week though

Klic_Kor says:  
<Alien II> ::Says nothing, and looks around, studying the place::

XO_Vraylle says:  
CSO: Have you identified its substance?

CMO_Varr says:  
::walks around the corner and spies Wilkens standing in front of the shuttle bay entrance:: CEO:  What is this regarding?

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Motions to a group of 3 SEC Officers:: TAC Alpha: Please surround this Deck... However, remain... diplomatic, and refrain from any actions that can be interpreted as hostile, if at all possible...

Host Karri says:  
Action: This is an insectoid species.  They possess an exoskeleton.  Upon their foreheads are antennae that are extremely dexterous.  They are segmented with four legs on the lower segment.  The upper segment consists of a pair of arms that have hands with three fingers and an opposing thumb.

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::starts plotting a course on the desk terminal::

Host Karri says:  
They stand about 3ft when on all legs/arms.  When their upper body is extended up, they are approx. 5ft tall.  Speech is a complicated series created by clicks and snaps made by their throats, tongues and antennae.  Their bodies are shiny, covered with fine metallic colored hairs.

 Klic_Kak says:  
@::continues monitoring unknown vessel::

Jolade says:  
::Goes to the Shuttle Bay, and observers from one of the environmental vents, sees the being and begins to shake::

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: No data on that yet, the tunnel system is small enough for small ships to pass.

 Klic_Kor says:  
::Walks around the shuttle bay for a moment, studying it, and looks around in amazement::

CEO_Wilkens says: 
 CMO: First Contact, Doctor...

XO_Vraylle says:  
CSO: Intriguing. Do some point focus scans and see if you cannot determine more.

Klic_Kor says:  
::Does not see anyone, wonders where everyone is::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Motions toward the entrance of the Shuttle Bay, motioning for one TAC officer to accompany them::

MO_Turner says:  
::Continues to monitor Jolade::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Slowly steps in, as the doors whisk open, motioning for the Doctor to follow::

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: Yes sir. ::goes back to studying the data::

CMO_Varr says:  
CEO: And here I am without my Sunday best.

TO_Raven says:  
;;leaves the bridge and heads for the turbo lift::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CMO: You'll be fine, Doctor... I'd say it's a little late for that. ::Matches his sarcasm::

Jolade says:  
::Jolade dematerializes........then materializes in the Sensor Suite::

TO_Raven says:  
:: enters the turbo lift, asks for shuttle bays::

FCO_Tim says:  
::still at Ops and Conn.::

Klic_Kor says:  
::Watches as three peculiar begins appear in the bay, looks in shock at what they look like, and steps back a couple feet, as do the other two aliens:: Klick kak kork!!!!

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Carefully approaches the strange life forms. Wonders, briefly, how to 
proceed. Go 'by-the-book'?::

CMO_Varr says:  
::follows Wilkens into the shuttlebay:: CEO: I'm not worried about myself.  ::eyeing Wilkens meaningfully with a  small smile playing at his lips::

TO_Raven says:  
:: exits the turbo lift and heads for the shuttle bay checking his hand phaser before entering::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Shakes his head at the Doctor, refraining from speaking:: Aliens: Greetings...

XO_Vraylle says:  
::standing behind the FCO, having another thought::

CSO_Larek says:  
::does intense and focus point scans on the webbing::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Stops, allowing them to initiate their own greeting::

TO_Raven says:  
:: enters the shuttle bay and takes note of the CEO's position::

FCO_Tim says:  
::turn around at Vraylle:: XO: What is it sir

Klic_Kor says:  
::Steps toward the male speaking to him:: CEO: Kick clak kork?

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Out of the side of his mouth:: TO: Keep a channel open to the Bridge; I want them to be able to constantly monitor our situation.. keep your actions... happy.

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: Sir the webbing is flexible but very durable, if we try to destroy it , it will reflect the attack back at us.

XO_Vraylle says:  
FCO: Merely an idea. Send a simple series of eleven pings to them. Repeat, and listen careful to their reply.

Klic_Kor says:  
::Wonders if these beings know how to speak correctly::

Klic_Kak says:  
@COM: Klic_Kek: Klac cicka clic clak... Klac_Kor kek klica cak!

XO_Vraylle says:  
CSO: Does the web connect every planet in the system?

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Excellent idea sir.  Will and can do.

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::wishes Starfleet had more data in this part of the galaxy.  Drums fingers then gets up from the desk::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Pauses:: Aliens: Greetings, my name is Lieutenant Wilkens.

CMO_Varr says:  
::observes the new life in front of him, carefully making no movements that might be interpreted as menacing, trying also to recall anything from his entomology class::

Klic_Kak says:  
<Klic_Kek> @COM: Klic_Kak: Klic_Kor???  Cliiiik...

Klic_Kor says:  
::Steps forward, and sweeps his two three fingered arms outward:: Klick kicka korka kor!

FCO_Tim says:  
::sending pinged message::

XO_Vraylle says:  
CSO: Monitor the aliens' reply. If it repeats twice, insert that into the 
computer as a baseline for the universal translator.

FCO_Tim says: 
 XO: Good idea sir

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Wonders what they are talking about:: CMO: Doctor, can you be sure of them not carrying any forms of bacteria, that may be hazardous to our health, while not to theirs?

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: The network stretches from the inner planet to the outer nine, it is 
  also a great conductor of energy.

Klic_Kor says:  
::Waits for the man to reply::

CO_Vn`dor says: 
*Yeoman*: Yeoman Harte, please come to my RR.

CEO_Wilkens says: 
::Carefully imitates the Alien's motions, and smiles just slightly::

CSO_Larek says: 
XO: Yes sir. ::monitors the reply::

Klic_Kak says:  
@::notices message and listens::

FCO_Tim says:  
::wait for a replay::

Klic_Kor says: 
::Nods at the male's motions:: Clicka?

MO_Turner says:  
::Finishes analyzing some urine samples and decides to go for a drink::

CMO_Varr says:  
::softly:: CEO:  Not without my tricorder.

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CMO: You mean you didn't bring one?

CO_Vn`dor says:  
<Harte> *CO*: Aye sir, on my way.  Harte out.  ::taps badge::

FCO_Tim says:  
::still wait nervously::

XO_Vraylle says:  
::waits with interest for a reply::

TO_Raven says:  
:: pulls out his tricorder and moves slowly up to give it to the CEO::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Lowers his voice:: CMO: Well... ask the Tactical Officer...

CEO_Wilkens says:  
TO: Whew, thanks. ::Gratefully takes it, passing it to the CMO::

Host Karri says:  
Action:  Slowly a few words come through the UT as it sorts out 
and finds patterns

Klic_Kak says:  
@::replies with 22-ping message::

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Sir I have got a response

XO_Vraylle says:  
FCO: Excellent. Continue.

CO_Vn`dor says:  
<Harte>  ::rushing down the hall on Deck 10 before she is stopped by an officer from Stellar Cartography::

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: 22 ping

Klic_Kor says:  
::Looks at the peculiar object one of the men is holding, and steps back, uncertain::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
*XO*: Sir, have you made any progress in communicating with the alien life forms?

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Aye sir

CSO_Larek says:  
::waits for info from the UT::

TO_Raven says:  
::nods to the CEO and moves back toward the wall.::

FCO_Tim says:  
::sending::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CMO: Wait... they think the tricorder is a weapon...

XO_Vraylle says:  
*CEO*: Very little. We will continue our efforts.

XO_Vraylle says:  
*CEO*: How are our guests?

CEO_Wilkens says: 
*XO*: Acknowledged, Wilkens out.

Klic_Kor says:  
::Studies the object, as do the other two aliens::

FCO_Tim says:  
::waits for reply:

CMO_Varr says: 
 ::accepts it, watching the lifeforms carefully to see how they are taking the scrutiny, and begins making scans for harmful agents::  CEO:  I am aware of that.

Klic_Kak says:  
@::transmits reply::

Klic_Kor says:  
::Looks at the male, pointing at the object:: CEO: Klic kork kak?

FCO_Tim says:  
CSO: The last one was 22 eh

CO_Vn`dor says:  
<Stellar_Off> Harte:  Yeoman.  Could you hand this request to the Captain please?  ::holds out a PADD::

Klic_Kor says:  
::Hears the object beep, shrieks, and hides behind the other two aliens who make a defensive position::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
*XO*: Well, sir... they seem to be greeting us...; I have initiated what seems to be their ritual way of greeting... I'll have to hold the details for later.

CSO_Larek says:  
FCO: Yes it was.

XO_Vraylle says:  
*CEO*: Understood.

Klic_Kor says:  
<Alien I & II> ::Jump in front of Klick Kor, arms held up in defensive postures::

TO_Raven says:  
:: thinks he should set the shuttle bay for anestesine gas in case this all goes awry:::

Jolade says:  
::Begins using his telepathy to control the sensors to a different band allowing 
further penetration of the ships and planets::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
Aliens: No, rest assured, it's not a weapon. CMO: Show it to them. Let them see it.

FCO_Tim says:  
CSO: did not know if you got it sorry

Klic_Kak says:  
@COM: Pendragon: Klicka clic-clic-clic... clac cok kic?

Klic_Kor says:  
::Peeks out from behind one of the aliens, frightened, assured they are going to die::

XO_Vraylle says:  
FCO: Go back to the sequence of primes and repeat.

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Aye sir

CO_Vn`dor says:  
<Harte> Stellar_Off: Should you not hand that in to the 2nd officer first?

XO_Vraylle says:  
CSO: Again, monitor the responses.

CMO_Varr says:  
::cocks an eye at the CEO.  Moves toward the ambassadors slowly, offering the tricorder with both hands flat::

CSO_Larek says:  
::continues to monitor responses::

FCO_Tim says:  
::goes back and repeats::  XO: There sir

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Ignores the CMO, his mind focused on the task at hand::

Klic_Kor says:  
<Alien I> ::Looks at the CMO, and slowly takes the Tricorder, and hands it to the cowering Klik_Kor::

Klic_Kor says:  
::Holds the Tricorder, and studies it, opens it, and presses a few buttons... jumps when it beeps, and then studies it some more::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Awkwardly awaits their response::

Klic_Kak says:  
@::has an idea, and sends sequence of strange beeps like the ones received before::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
<Stellar_Off> Harte:  It's a personal request I want only the Captain to see.

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Smiles, carefully observing their actions::

FCO_Tim says:  
::checks for pings::

MO_Turner says
::Heads to the ships lounge and remembers that he left one of the urine samples beside a technicians apple juice::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::walking towards the RR exit::  *Yeoman* :  Cancel that request, I'll see you at 1930 hrs in Briefing room 4

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: I did not get a ping message last time sir

Klic_Kak says:  
@::repeats beep sequence::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::arrives on the bridge::  XO: Report.

XO_Vraylle says: 
::raises an eyebrow:: FCO: Transmit again.

Klic_Kor says:  
::Is convinced it won't kill them, and passes it back to the CMO, stepping out in front of the two aliens::

CEOWilken says:
::Notes that they seem to be fascinated with "beeps," and tricorders::

FCO_Tim says:
::transmits again::

XO_Vrayll says:
CO: We are still attempting to communicate with the alien species. I would quickly conclude      that you should be directly involved in this First Contact.

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Nods, diplomatically to Klic_Kor::

Klic_Kak says:  
@::gives up with beeps, and replies with pings::

Klic_Kor says:  
CEO: Klic klak cork?

CMO_Varr says:  
::inclines his head toward the ambassadors, in a grateful gesture, and then carefully begins scanning again::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
<Yeoman> *CO*:  Aye sir.  Stellar_Off:  I'll make sure he gets it.  
::takes PADD and leaves::

CSO_Larek says:  
::works with the UT to establish a pattern::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Pauses for a moment, to ponder the meaning of his words and gestures::

Jolade says:  
*CO*:  My Captain, I have scanned the planets using your ships sensors, apart from an instinctive fright of this species, you should not fear them

Klic_Kor says:  
::Points at Tricorder:: CEO: Klic klak cork?

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CMO: As you get it, forward all information to the Bridge.

TO_Raven says:  
:: taps his comm. badge XO ;; sir I thing we should be prepared to flood the shuttle bays with gas if this thing gets out of hand::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::looks at the XO curiously:: XO:  Getting a little presumptuous aren't you?  ::smiles::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Glances at the Doctor's tricorder::

XO_Vraylle says:  
*TO*: Have they taken any hostile actions?

CEO_Wilkens says: 
 Alien: It's a scanning device... We use it for research and science...::Wonders how to convey his thoughts to them::

Klic_Kak says:  
::repeats pings, continuing prime number sequence::

XO_Vraylle says:  
CO: Not at all sir. But you are the Federation's highest representative here.

CO_Vn`dor says:  
*Jolade*:  Then why was it you wanted us to avoid this area at all costs?

CMO_Varr says:  
::nods half to himself as he catches himself staring in admiration at what he is seeing:: CEO: Aye sir.

TO_Raven says:  
::taps his comm. badge::  XO:: not as of yet but I think we should be prepared::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::nods at the XO::

CSO_Larek says: 
 XO: They are starting to repeat what the sequence we send back to us.

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Uses his hand to motion towards the star field, beyond a near-by view port. Then nods toward the tricorder again::

Klic_Kor says:  
::Turns to one of the Aliens:: Alien II: Kork kark cork.

CO_Vn`dor says:  
XO:  Commander, once again... you have the bridge.  Where are our guests located?

XO_Vraylle says:  
*TO*: You will get authorization from a superior officer before even preparing such an action. Understood?

Jolade says:  
*CO*:  Something in my instincts alerted me, I shook in terror when I saw your guest, I cannot say at this point....

CEO_Wilkens says:  
Aliens: We use it peacefully... to assist in gaining knowledge...

XO_Vraylle says:  
CO: Shuttle bay one. Good luck.

Klic_Kor says:  
<Alien II> ::Rushes back into the ship, comes out again with a large box about the size of a brief-case, with black technology, and green and red glowing buttons on the exterior::

Klic_Kor says:  
<Alien II> ::Hands it to Klic_Kor::

XO_Vraylle says:  
CSO: Exactly, or are there variations in the response?

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Sir I am getting a string of repeats from the vessel sir

XO_Vraylle says:  
FCO: Continue.

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Self: This must be their equivalent of a tricorder. Questioningly beckons for the Alien to hand it to him::

Klic_Kor says:  
::Turns with the box, nods at it, and nods at the object in the CMO's hands:: 
CEO: Kork klak cork?

CEO_Wilkens says: 
Alien: May I examine this device?

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::leaving the bridge he takes a quick look back at the XO wondering if there was more to that than just 'good luck'::  TL:  Shuttle Bay One

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: Exactly, they are repeating the message exactly.

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Aye sir.  Should I try to slow it down to get a number?

Klic_Kor says:  
::Glances at the CEO, and then hands the box to him::

TO_Raven says:  
:: taps his comm. badge::  Aye, Sir::

MO_Turner says:  
::Rushes back into SB::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
*Jolade*: Acknowledged.  Is there anything more you can tell me about this species?

XO_Vraylle says:  
::sits back down:: FCO: Transmit a series of primes, then a voice 
message of those same numbers. Repeat.

MO_Turner says:  
::Panting:: Tech: Did you drink that?

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Turns the box over in his hands, carefully examining it:: CMO: Scan this box... see if you can download any of the information from it... and be discreet...

Klic_Kor says:  
::Watches the CEO and CMO in interest::

FCO_Tim says:  
XO:  Yes sir.  The last message sir had ten sir

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Shows the Doctor the box, motioning for him to scan it::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::the TL continues to 'whir' along::

MO_Turner says:  
<Tech>: Yeah it was great. Best replicated apple juice I've ever had!

Jolade says:  
*CO*:  I can only relate my fears to you, I cannot tell you anything more.

XO_Vraylle says:  
FCO: Again, send ten prime pulses, then a voice message with the same primes. CSO: Monitor as usual.

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: Yes sir.

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Watches as the Doctor scans it... and hands the box back to the Aliens, and bows slightly, as if indicating his thanks::

CMO_Varr says:  
::the scans are just giving a glimpse of a far more highly advanced biology than Varr has ever seen before.  Completely redundant organs, with several large glands that have no equivalent in any species encountered by the Federation::  ::accepts the device, but has a hard time turning away from the scan::  CEO: Of course sir.

CO_Vn`dor says:  
*Jolade* ::as the TL comes to a halt::  Thank you for what you know Jolade.  I promise, I'll see you home safe.

MO_Turner says:  
::Thinks to himself oh well ANYTHING is better then replicated apple juice::

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Yes sir.  ::sending::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CMO: Please be prompt.

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::steps out of the TL towards the doors to the SB, and enters::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Turns as he hears the doors swoosh open... gratefully notes the presence of the Captain::

Klic_Kak says:  
@::sends sequence of first ten base 10 primes along with voice message::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CO: Sir, over here...

Klic_Kor says:  
::Nods at the CEO, and takes the box back, and places it down for a second, pauses as another man enters::

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: Have sent the transmission and are waiting for response

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: Sir the webbing they are using appears to be organic in nature.

CMO_Varr says:  
CEO: ::puzzles, an annoyed expression:: Yes sir.  ::scans the item::

XO_Vraylle says:  
::looks at a report from internal sensors...insectoid...interesting::

XO_Vraylle says:  
CSO: Organic? Fascinating.

Klic_Kak says:  
@::repeats message::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
::hears the CEO and begins to casually walk over::  CEO:  How 
are things going here Lt?  ::smiling at the alien species::

XO_Vraylle says:  
*CMO*: Scan for airborne chemicals. Many insectoid species have pheromone communication abilities.

Klic_Kor says:  
::Studies the new person, realizes that this may be their leader, moves toward him:: CO: Kork ka kea?

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CO: Sir, I believe we have made progress; they seem to acknowledge our greeting, and have positively identified it with a device, that's the equivalent of a tricorder...

CSO_Larek says:  
XO: And can withstand extreme temperatures as well.

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Steps back, from the CO::

CSO_Larek says:  
::monitors the reply::

Klic_Kak says:  
@::repeats transmission::

FCO_Tim says:  
XO: We have reply sir

CSO_Larek says:  
::engages the UT with the pattern so far::

CO_Vn`dor says:  
Klic_Kor:  Greetings from the United Federation of Planets.  I am Captain Vn'dor.  ::motioning to himself.  Welcome.

Klic_Kor says:  
::Stands only a foot or two away from the Captain:: CO: Kork ka kea?

CEO_Wilkens says:  
::Stands beside the CO::

XO_Vraylle says:  
FCO: Patch it to the CSO. CSO: Do we have anything yet?

Klic_Kak says:  
@COM: Pendragon: Klic cak cor kor?

CMO_Varr says:  
*XO* Thank you for the suggestion sir.

TO_Raven says:  
;; moves behind his CO ::

FCO_Tim says:  
CSO: Message coming your way

XO_Vraylle says:  
COM Alien: We are still attempting to understand. Please continue.

Klic_Kor says:  
::Nods, and makes the same gesture he made to the CEO before::

CSO_Larek says:  
:;runs the message through the UT::

FCO_Tim says:  
::patches through to CSO::

CEO_Wilkens says:  
CO: Captain, this appears to be their equivalent of a handshake...::Silently::

Klic_Kor says:  
<Alien II> ::Starts sniffing the CMO for a moment, for more study, and then stands back::

Klic_Kak says:  
@::tries to send strange beep sequence again::

FCO_Tim says: 
 ::patches the message to CSO::

Host Karri says:  
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