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CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: at station reconfiguring sensors ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::at science station 1... activating sensors for the approaching nebula::
CEO_Jelis says:
::in TL on way to the bridge::
ACO_Q`tor says:
::Sitting in the Command chair thinking that it's still too soft::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: ETA five minutes Sir.
CEO_Jelis says:
::exits TL once it arrives, and heads to his station::

ACTION: CS1983-A looms on the view-screen, looking quite picturesque.

ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Begin your scans commander.
CEO_Jelis says:
::notices CS1983-A, thinking it looks better than its name does::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::runs her sensors over the nebula to determine its width, length... depth...::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: Aye Commander.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Begin looking for anything that may tell us what may have happened to the Bastille.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO: Aye, Sir.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: begins scans ::
CEO_Jelis says:
::begins compensating for the additional sensor power that will be needed later::
ACO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Prepare to go to impulse. Plot a course that will keep us out of the nebula, but will give us the maximum sensor input.
FCO says:
ACO: Aye, sir.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: Sir, the nebula is approximately 500,00 cubic km... I haven't detected anything harmful to ships yet.  What I am getting is a small vessel.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: A vessel? Can you identify it?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: Looks like a one-person spacecraft.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO: Sir, reading one small vessel.
FCO says:
::brings the ship out of warp::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::attempts to narrow her sensors on the craft::
ACO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Get a lock on it.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Hail it.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: prepares a tractor beam and gets a lock on the ship ::
CEO_Jelis says:
::readjusts power output to prepare for combat if necessary::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
::opens a channel ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO: Very small armament and no defensive shields ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::studies the effects of the nebula on the ship... which has been in it longer::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO : No response, Sir.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Life signs?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO : Nothing on Subspace, trying radio and EM bands.

ACTION: Trying on EM bands, a response comes, voice only

ACO_Q`tor says:
::head snaps up as he hears the voice::
Host Jacques_Rotondo says:
@COMM: QIb: Unidentified vessel.  Leave this area, immediately!
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: listens to the voice, while searching for life-signs ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::runs further scans throughout the nebula::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: looks at the ACO ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::frowning at the voice and her now piqued curiosity::
ACO_Q`tor says:
COM: Vessel: This is Commander Q'tor commanding the Federation Starship IKS QIb. Identify yourself!
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: prepares to divert power for shields ::
Host Jacques_Rotondo says:
@COMM: QIb: This is First Lieutenant Jacques Rotondo, Olympus Colony Defence fleet.  You are attempting to enter the Bastille Nebula.  Alter course, or appropriate actions will be taken!
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO : Only one life sign, Sir.
ACO_Q`tor says:
::looks over at the CTO::
CEO_Jelis says:
::stifles a giggle at the idea of that ship being part of a "defence fleet", and hopes they don’t need to defend themselves too often::
ACO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Vessel: The Bastille Nebula? As in the colony ship Bastille?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::whispers:: ACO: Sir, the man is obviously afraid.

ACTION: Silence comes over the comm line for a moment.  When the pilot speaks again, he seems, not only afraid, filled with bravado, but surprised.

Host Jacques_Rotondo says:
@COMM: QIb: What... do you know of the Bastille?
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Afraid of what? us?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::nods:: ACO: Now he is interested.
Host Jacques_Rotondo says:
@COMM: QIb: You are from Earth?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::shrugs then continues with her scans of the rest of the nebula::
ACO_Q`tor says:
COMM: vessel: Only that it was a colony ship that set out from Earth about 300 years ago, and was never heard from again.
ACO_Q`tor says:
COMM: vessel: We are from the United Federation of Planets, which Earth is a member of.
CEO_Jelis says:
::wishes they knew more about the Bastille than they actually do::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: admires the baH of the speaker for his boldness :
ACO_Q`tor says:
COMM: vessel: Star Fleet Command received a badly deteriorated transmission. It appeared to be a distress call. We were sent to investigate.
ACO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Vessel: Are you in need of assistance?
Host Jacques_Rotondo says:
@COMM: QIb: We are aware of the policies of Earth.  You have no jurisdiction over us.  Leave!
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::raises an eyebrow::

ACTION: The comm line is cut.  On the screen, the vessel is seen turning, and heading back into the nebula.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO : He is headed back in, Sir.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: We could always pretend to leave.  Cloak, then follow his ship.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CTO: ::points at the retreating vessel:: Track it
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: How will the nebula affect the cloak?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: begins to track the ship, wondering if cloaks will work in the nebula ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: So far I'm not getting anything harmful from the nebula.  And if the Bastille has managed in it long enough to claim it... I think its safe enough, for now.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Very well.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks safe enough for now??::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO : Suggest shields, Sir.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Engage the cloaking device.
ACO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Set a course to follow that ship.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Keep track of anything that may prove to be a problem for the ship and crew.
CEO_Jelis says:
::starts digging into files, checking into the legitimacy of their claim of jurisdiction over this area of space::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO : Sir, the ship appears to be cutting through the corner of the nebula, not going deep inside.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: Aye Sir.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: raises the cloak ::
ACO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Engage
CEO_Jelis says:
Self: Yes, yes, I know... but I feel I need to do this.
FCO says:
ACO: Aye sir.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: I'm detecting a small star system just on the edge of the nebula Sir.  It appears that the shuttle is heading towards it.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Any sign that we are being detected?
CEO_Jelis says:
ACO: Sir, for the record... there has been no official claim filed on this area of space. We're well within our rights to be here.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Thank you commander
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO : None, sir.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: I'm reading one gas giant, one M class planet, and one K class planet Sir.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Do we have any additional information on the Bastille than was reported in our orders?
CEO_Jelis says:
Self: No, I was not looking to cause trouble. It's just that some of us have consciences.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Life signs?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: Negative Sir.  It appears they left on bad terms.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::modifies sensors for bio-readings::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: scans the planets for defenses and armament ::

ACTION: The shuttlecraft clears the trailing edge of the Nebula, and emerges into the star system, still moving at a significant fraction of c

CEO_Jelis says:
::juggles power slightly to compensate for the demands on the sensors again::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO : NO defenses or armament detected, Sir.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: I am afraid I do not know a great deal about Earth History. Do you know what this "Policy of Earth" is that he spoke of?
ACO_Q`tor says:
CTO: None at all?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: I'm getting an EM signal from the shuttle to the M class planet Sir.  Probably warning them of our trespassing into their claimed space.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO : NO sir I detect nothing.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Can you put it on speakers?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: giggles in her head the Klingon asking the Betazoid bout earth history ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::puts on the audio::
Host Jacques_Rotondo says:
@COMM: Planet: Présidente!  An earth vessel attempted to enter the nebula!  They appear to have vanished, I am on my way for debrief.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: I'm getting about 10,000 humans down on that planet Sir.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks wow ::
ACO_Q`tor says:
CTO: I wonder what consequences he was speaking about then.
ACO_Q`tor says:
ALL: Would everyone agree that we may have found the descendents of the Bastille survivors?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: I don't know which part of Earth's historic policy and government they didn't agree with Sir.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO : My guts says, a warrior is always prepared, chaDIch'Iw.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: Aye Sir.. ::nods::
CEO_Jelis says:
ACO: I'd be prepared to put latinum on it, sir.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CEO: You a gambler Commander?
CEO_Jelis says:
CSO: Only when the odds are this good.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::grins as she studies her console::
ACO_Q`tor says:
CTO: I agree commander. Send a message to Star Fleet informing them of the situation.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: sends out a message Priority one to Star Fleet Command ::

ACTION: A short amount of time passes, with QIb continuing her persuit of the shuttlecraft, which eventually descends into sub-orbit, heading for a landing, on the M-class planet.

ACO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Standard orbit.
FCO says:
ACO: Aye, sir, standard orbit.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: scans for power signatures ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::studies the civilization down on the planet::
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Should we attempt to contact them?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: initiates tachyon scans ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: Perhaps a little remote study would be prudent Sir.  They obviously want nothing to do with us.  Our presence may instigate a defensive posture.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Monitor all communications and transmissions. I want to know as much about these people as we can.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: I have most of the population concentrated on a small bay near the landing of the shuttle.  We could always pretend to be humans and beam down.  Have a little look around for ourselves.
CEO_Jelis says:
ACO: A cloaked shuttle for non-obtrusive data collection, perhaps?
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: If they left Earth 300 years ago, that was before the Federation, or even Star Fleet.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: monitors EM and radio, and subspace signals ::
ACO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Very good commander. Prepare the Challenger's stealth module.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO: No ships in orbit, no indications of cloaked ships, there are a couple of ION trails leading to the nebula, it appears their ships land at sea, Sir.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: Aye Sir, it was.  We can try and convince them of our changed ways... ::grins::
CEO_Jelis says:
ACO: Aye, sir. ::rises from his chair and waves over a replacement before heading to the TL::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO : Two ships on the planet in close proximity to the shuttle we followed, Sir.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: I was just thinking, they think we're from Earth. Perhaps if they have visual communication capabilities, the sight of us may convince them otherwise.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Tactical capabilities?
CEO_Jelis says:
TL: Challenger bay.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::smiling:: ACO: You think if they see you it will change their opinion?
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Well there are no humans on the bridge, although you could pass as one.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO : Highly limited, they appear to be just like the shuttle we followed in, Sir.
CEO_Jelis says:
::feels the TL shudder slightly as it transitions between a vertical and horizontal shaft, and makes a mental note::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: We could try it.  The sight of another human may not be welcome, whereas you, definitely will give them something else to think about.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Would you agree that this planets technology level is rather limited?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: I'm very curious about why they sent out a distress signal.
ACO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Or at least seems that way?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO: Aye, sir.
CEO_Jelis says:
 ::exits the TL and waves an engineering crew towards the Challenger::
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: As badly decayed as that signal seemed to have been, it may have been sent when they first landed here.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: True.  I will admit to a curiosity about how their civilizations progressed this many years.
CEO_Jelis says:
EO Sprocket: Lets see if we can break that record for switching modules.
Sprocket says:
CEO: Aye, sir!
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: So now the question is do we wait for the Challenger to feed us information, or do we contact them,or perhaps both?
CEO_Jelis says:
::watches as the current module is moved into storage, and the stealth module brought out::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: I'd like to see the place myself Sir.  On foot.... ::smiles::  I somehow get the impression we'd learn more from them that way.  I mean, they didn’t even want to listen to you as soon as you introduced yourself.
ACO_Q`tor says:
::turns and thinks about his options:: Self: The orders did say this is not a normal first contact situation. The Prime Directive would not necessarily apply here
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: Actually going down to the surface is out of question right now commander.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: smiles at Julia, thinking she is a wild thing ::
CEO_Jelis says:
::pulls Sprocket out of the way as the module is lifted past::
CEO_Jelis says:
::hears a satisfying CLUNK as the module is snapped into place::
ACO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Commander, open a channel.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::smiles:: ACO: I thought you'd feel that way.  Our next best bet is to launch the Challenger cloaked.... get a closer look with her... while you try to communicate with them again.
CEO_Jelis says:
*ACO* Sir, the Challenger is all ready to go, pending pre-flight.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: looks at the ACO with surprise and opens a channel :: ACO : Channel open, Sir.
CEO_Jelis says:
::gets out of the way for the pre-flight engineers to do their stuff::
ACO_Q`tor says:
CSO: My thoughts exactly. Keep them occupied with us while the Challenger takes some low level sensor readings.
Launch Control says:
@COMM: QIb: Transmission open, our equipment appears to be malfunctioning, please state which vessel this is?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: Aye Sir.  ::taps into the Challenger's sensors and readies them for remote culture study::
ACO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Surface: This is Commander Q'tor of the Imperial Klingon Vessel QIb. I request to speak to whoever is in charge.
CEO_Jelis says:
::Watches as EO's P'tch and Yaaw run their checks::
Host Jacques_Rotondo says:
@COMM: QIb: Jacques?  Is this you again?
ACO_Q`tor says:
::looks over at CTO:: CTO: Jok?
Host Jacques_Rotondo says:
@COMM: QIb: I told you, we don't have time for games, I'm on duty for another half hour.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: shrugs at the ACO ::
ACO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Launch Control: I repeat, this is Commander Q'tor of the Imperial Klingon Ship QIb. I wish to speak with whoever is in charge.

ACTION: The comm is silent for a moment

EO_Trim says:
CEO: Pre-flight engineers have reported everything A-OK, sir.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::studies the civilization looking for the center of government::
CEO_Jelis says:
::nods to Trim::

ACTION: Another voice, again female, comes over the communication line, shaky for a moment, then gaining in strength as she goes on.

Jacques_Rotondo is now known as Pr.
Pr is now known as President_Vaillance.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: hmmm a female voice ::
Host President_Vaillance says:
@COMM: QIb: This.... is Président Claire Vaillance, of Olympus Colony.  State your intentions.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::checks to see if they have visual capabilities::
ACO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Pres: My name is Commander Q'tor. We are investigating a distress call. Are you in need of assistance?
Host President_Vaillance says:
@COMM: QIb: We have neither need, nor request for any assistance.  It was reported that you come from Earth... it was also reported that you had left.  Our society is more perfect than anything you could ever have.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks well if they didn't call us who did ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
ACO : Who called us then ?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::whsipers:: ACO: We didn't ask if they were perfect.
ACO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Pres: Madam President. I assure you that we are not from Earth. We are from the United Federation of Planets. Do you have visual communication capabilities?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
ACO: Delusions of grandeur maybe?  Not a characteristic I would normally associate with humans.
CEO_Jelis says:
::enters the TL::  TL: Bridge

ACTION: A shaky image appears, as if being transmitted over 56K dialup, of a woman, apparently middle aged, sitting proudly behind a heavy wooden desk.  Behind her, a beautiful ocean sits, with sparkling waters reflecting off tall, clean buildings

ACO_Q`tor says:
::Shrugs at the bridge crew. The woman was not making a lot of sense::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: scans for the Bastille or any other distress calls in the area ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Self: I would love to see this 'perfect' place.
Host President_Vaillance says:
@COMM: QIb: ::screams::
ACO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Can you enhance that signal?
CEO_Jelis says:
::arrives on the bridge from the TL::
CEO_Jelis says:
CSO: er... did someone break the view-screen while I was gone?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: Attempts to clean up the signal, laughing at the Presidents response ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::smiles at the Presidents reaction::
ACO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Pres: Can I take that as meaning you believe now that we are not from Earth?
Host President_Vaillance says:
@::is practically hyperventilating::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Self:  hhhmmmmm Never exposed to other species.  Strange.
Host President_Vaillance says:
@COMM: QIb: You're not Vulcan... you're not Human... what are you?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: wonders if the President is gonna faint ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks hmmm they know of the Vulcans, scans for Vulcan power signatures ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::grins to herself..... they are warriors::
CEO_Jelis says:
::finally thinks to look at the view-screen content instead of just the quality, and wonders what's happened up here while he was away::
ACO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Pres: I personally am a Klingon. I am an Officer in the Federation Star Fleet Command.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::gets up and walks over to stand near Q'tor.  Looks the President over a bit.::
Host President_Vaillance says:
@::is still near hyperventilating:: COMM: QIb: Contact us again... in two hours. ::looks shell shocked::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: walks over to behind Q'tor ::

ACTION: The screen goes blank

CSO_Lorenzo says:
::smiling::  ACO: You scared her.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: Nods to Julia ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: Moves back to her station ::
ACO_Q`tor says:
::Looks at CSO and then at CTO:: CTO/CSO: Do you think we have her attention?

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