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The QIb Chronicles

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CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: waiting to take the Challenger out ::
CMO_Kymar says:
::reads the PADD with his mission orders on, wondering if he was permitted to share federation medical technology with an un-advanced culture::
CEO_Jelis says:
::at his console on the bridge, searching through the ships database::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::makes her way to cargo bay one::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Commander, as soon as the Challenger is ready, you are cleared for launch.
FCO_Doole says:
::keeping geo-synchronous orbit::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
*ACO* Aye Sir.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::enters the Challenger and grins at Tigs::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
::checks the ships chronometer and see's that the two hours is up::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: grins back ::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Open a channel.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: contacts OPS for clearance ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CTO: We're cleared to go.  Request the bay doors open and take us out when you’re ready.
CEO_Jelis says:
::sifting records efficiently to get the ones he needs into a packet ready for transmission::
OPS says:
ACO: Channel open, sir.
CMO_Kymar says:
::tapping his comm badge:: *CTO*: Commander, I would like you to single out a Bastillian of both sexes and run complete biological scans if you would be so kind
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::takes a seat at the science console and powers their sensors::
CEO_Jelis says:
~~CSO: Good luck.~~~
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: brings thrusters on line, before requesting bay doors ::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Pres: This is Commander Q'tor of the IKS QIb calling for President Vaillance.
OPSsays:
ACO: Sir, the Challenger is requesting permission to launch?
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Permission granted
CSO_Lorenzo says:
~~~CEO: Thanks Arlin.~~~

ACTION: An image appears on the main view-screen

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
*CMO* : As I said in my message CMO, I will get what ever long range bio-scans you like.
OPS says:
::sends launch permission to the Challenger::
CMO_Kymar says:
::smiles and heads into his office:: *CTO*: I want all of them, commander. If the Challenger can scan it, I want it logged.

ACTION: The screen does not show the same image as before.  It is a large, wooden panelled chamber, with 9 people in it.  One of them recognisable as Vaillance

Host ACO_Q`tor says:
::bows his head:: COMM: Pres: Madam President. I trust you have gotten over your initial shock.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: lifts off and takes the Challenger out thrusters only ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO: Let's begin with the most populated areas.  Make sure our cloak is in place before we come into their sensor range.
Host President_Vaillance says:
@::looks at the viewscreen:: ACO: I am President Vaillance.  This is my cabinet.  We serve one people, and speak with one voice.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: clears the bay doors and heads out to 1000km , engages  cloak::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO: We've been ordered not to make any forms of communications, so we're gonna have to stay invisible.
CMO_Kymar says:
::prepares the complete medical database at the terminal on his desk and sends it too the bridge::
Host President_Vaillance says:
%COMM: CO: Our ancestors left Earth because they were opposed to the individualisation of the day.  We remain opposed to that.  However.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: kicks up power, to full impulse  scanning for population and terrain ::
CEO_Jelis says:
::finishes the technological record packet, and begins on historical records::
Host President_Vaillance says:
%COMM: ACO: We would like to invite a small group of you... to see what wonders we have accomplished, away from you.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::runs long range sensors over the continents and the population below::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Pres: We would be honored Madam President.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: Plots a course for the most densely populated area and plans an orbit  and escape vector ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: brings bio-scanners on line and hooks them into her medical tricorder ::
FCO_Doole says:
::focusing on President Vaillance, to detect any deceit on her part, or if she's hiding something::
Host President_Vaillance says:
%COMM: ACO: Our shuttlecraft have insufficient room to carry people down.  Are you capable of making your own arrangements?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: scans for vessels, ion trails and weaponry and defenses ::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
::berates self for sending CSO on the Challenger. Could use her diplomatic skills about now. Looks around the bridge.::
CEO_Jelis says:
::notices Q`tor looking around, and puts his head to his console::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::gets recordings of the civilization down below::  CTO: They certainly haven't done much with themselves.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Pres: Madam President, we could meet you at your present loacation if that would be suitable.
CEO_Jelis says:
::hopes the ACO didn’t notice him daydreaming::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: nods and watches her scans ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: brings the Challenger into geo-synchronous orbit ::

ACTION: Challenger successfully enters orbit, with all scans going as planned.

FCO_Doole says:
ACO: I am sensing a bit of shock...like she's a little overwhelmed about something....I also sense pride and she is being a little defensive.
CEO_Jelis says:
::hears a satisfying beep as the computer finishes sifting through the records he requested::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::locates their center of government and runs sensors through the building to locate the governing body::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Mr. Doole, your abilities will come in useful, you will accompany me down to the surface.
Host President_Vaillance says:
%COMM: ACO: Here?  How would you get here?  We should discuss the size of your landing vehicles, for the docking facilities.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: isolates a male and female native and scans them ::
FCO_Doole says:
ACO: As you wish.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
CMO: Doctor, you will accompany me as well. Assemble in the transporter room.
FCO_Doole says:
::stands up and turns helm over to another FCO::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
COMM: Pres: No vehicles will be necessary Madam President. We can arrive in your chambers in 5 minutes. Once there I can explain.
FCO_Doole says:
::walks over to ACO's side::
CEO_Jelis says:
ACO: Sir, I have the information packets you requested. Would you like me to download them to your tricorder?
Host President_Vaillance says:
%COMM: ACO: I see.  Make your way, Comrades.  Olympus colony out.
CMO_Kymar says:
*ACO*: I'm on my way, Commander ::standing up he grabs his field surgeons kit from the wall and slings it over his shoulder, checking his belt contains a tricorder and his phaser pistol he heads for a TL:: TL: Transporter room 1
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Thank you Mr. Jelis, yes. Also, you will be in command.
CEO_Jelis says:
ACO: ::a little surprised:: Aye, sir!
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO: I'd like to get a closer view of those few pockets that have no large populations Tigs.  I want to know why they are out there alone.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
::motions for the FCO to accompany him to the transporter room:: FCO: Did you sense any form of deceit?
FCO_Replacement says:
 ::stares at his console in horror that the schitz Trill is going to be in charge::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: starts looking for sparsely populated areas on her scanners, noting transportation and traveling routes ::
CMO_Kymar says:
::arrives at the TR and steps onto the pad, watching the Chief lock coordinates and prepare for the transport::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO: Their society is supposedly utopian, so I wonder why the stragglers.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Transporter Room 1
CEO_Jelis says:
Self: No, this doesn’t mean you're a captain. Shush.
FCO_Doole says:
ACO: No.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: gently shifts the Challenger over to a new orbit, liking the feel of how she handles ::
FCO_Doole says:
::looks back at CEO and smiles not saying a word::
FCO_Doole says:
::continues on with ACO::
CEO_Jelis says:
::grins back at the FCO::
TL says:
:: kerchunk kerchunk kerchunk::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO: Get the doctor a reading of their bio-signs as well.... let me know if there are any differences between these people and the others.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: scans for medical facilities ::
CEO_Jelis says:
::looks around the bridge, suddenly realising he hasn't even been on the simulator for command of a Vor'cha::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
::exits the TL and walks to the Transporter room::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
::nods to the CMO and steps up on the transport pad::
CEO_Jelis says:
::remembers he's supposed to be in the center seat, and rises to his feet a little too quickly, getting some stares from the replacement bridge crew::
CMO_Kymar says:
::greets Q'tor and smiles:: ACO: Commander.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: finds nothing medical in the outpost, ponders and realigns her tricorder for another male/female scan of the nomads ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO:Hmmm... they are living outside of society.  Perhaps they find it preferable... or they were forced away.  ::contemplates the new scenario::
CEO_Jelis says:
::pulls the cane out from under his console, and watches everyone suddenly find something better to do::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: glances at the CSO and continues her scan ::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
CMO: Doctor.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
Transport Chief: You have the coordinates?
FCO_Doole says:
::steps up besides ACO, kneels on one knee, as not to hit head on transporter pad ceiling::
CEO_Jelis says:
::looks at the cane, and realises he still needs to thank Q`tor for it properly::
TR_Chief says:
ACO: Aye sir, sent from Operations.  Ready for transport?
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
Transport Chief: Energize
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO: They will have a different diet.  But, see if you can find anything more telling about their lifestyle..... high number of scars, any deformities.
CEO_Jelis says:
::takes the center seat, and pulls up the bridge tutorial on the armrest::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: finishes uploading her scans and sets the tricorder to compare scans ::

ACTION: The new away team are beamed down to the council chamber

CMO_Kymar says:
%::rematerializes down on the planet, surrounded by people in a council chamber of sorts::
Host President_Vaillance says:
%::screams again, as she sees pillars of light appear before her, and the pillars slowly turning into people::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%::materializes in the council chamber along with the CMO and FCO::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%::Turns towards the scream and bows:: Madam President.
Host President_Vaillance says:
%::shudders::
CMO_Kymar says:
%::watches Q'tor bow and does likewise::
Host President_Vaillance says:
%::regains some composure and nods:: ACO: Comrade.  Welcome to Olympus Colony.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%Pres: I am Commander Q'tor of the House of Qaveq, of the planet Qo'noS
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: no differences, interesting ::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%Pres: I would like to introduce Doctor Kymar Dremel of the planet Bajor
FCO_Doole says:
::stands to full height after materializing::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%Pres: And Lieutenant Doole of the planet Betazed
CMO_Kymar says:
%::offers his hand to the President:: Pres: Greetings, Madame President
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%Pres: My ship's surgeon and Flight Control Officer respectively
Host President_Vaillance says:
%::slowly extends her hand to the person with the weird nose, trying not to look directly at the big forehead::
FCO_Doole says:
%::slightly bows to the president:: President: Madam President
CMO_Kymar says:
%::smiles and gives her hand a firm shake::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%Pres: On behalf of the Federation of Planets we bring you greetings.
Host President_Vaillance says:
%::stretches out her arms:: ACO/CMO/FCO: This is my Cabinet.  My Ministers for Agriculture, Industry, Forestries, Oceans, the Environment, Finances, Defence, Health, Justice, and Education.
CEO_Jelis says:
~~~ CSO: Everything going okay down there? Apparently I just got left in command... ~~~
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: heads for a polar orbit for tactical and environmental scans ::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%::bows slightly to the assembly::
CMO_Kymar says:
%::smiles and nods to each member of the cabinet::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@~~~CEO:We're doing fine.  Nothing extraordinary so far.  Just some nomads.~~~
Host President_Vaillance says:
%ACO: I called an emergency meeting of the cabinet to discuss your arrival.  The Assembly is not currently in session, there will be no opportunity to meet them at this stage. ::indicates the door:: Walk with me, if you will.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: finds nothing but the same primitive weaponry ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*ACO* Commander? This is Lorenzo.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%::follows the President:: Pres: Madam President, first off we would like to assure you that we mean you know harm. However, as you are originally from Earth, we would be remiss in our duties if we did not at least offer you the chance to join the Federation.
Host President_Vaillance says:
%::strides out of the door, leaving the 10 person cabinet behind her::
Host President_Vaillance says:
%::turns::
CMO_Kymar says:
%::follows Q'tor out of the door, remaining slightly behind but close enough to hear::
CEO_Jelis says:
~~~ CSO: Glad to hear it. Well, I'll get back to my reading ~~~ ::looks down at the document on his armrest screen::
Host President_Vaillance says:
%ACO: Let me make one thing perfectly clear.  You are here to see what the State accomplishes when it is not held back by the puny wants of the individual.  We have no intention of becoming subservient to degradation.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%::hears the COMM:: Pres: My apologies Madam President, if you'll excuse me for just a moment.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%*CSO*: Go ahead Commander.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: glances again at the CSO,::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*ACO* Sir, We've discovered some nomadic tribes, outside the city boundaries.  Request permission to communicate with them?
CMO_Kymar says:
%::laughs inwardly at the president, but remains still-faced on the outside::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%*CSO*: Very well Commmander, but do so discreetly, and keep contact to a minimum. Q'tor out.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: switches the Challenger to course back to the nomads ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::smiles:: CTO: Take us back to the nomads.  Keep us a distance away from them so they don't see us land.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%Pres: We understand your position Madam President. The Federation is not in the habit of forcing membership, and all member worlds and colonies are self-governing.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: thinks I am already doing that but just smiles weakly at the CSO ::
CMO_Kymar says:
%::pulls out his tricorder and begins to run a full set of scans on the President::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: watches the terrain for a suitable landing site ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::gets up and walks over to the replicator::  Replicator: Two primitive clothing, nomadic..... with a hat or a head band for one.
Host President_Vaillance says:
%::steps out, into the lift by the corridor:: Lift: Lobby.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%::follows the President taking note of the surroundings as they go::
CMO_Kymar says:
%::stands in the lift and reviews the information recorded::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%Pres: Federation membership would be your choice, and could be greatly beneficial to you in terms of technology, medicine, public services, etc.
CMO_Kymar says:
%::sighs quietly and slides the tricorder back in his belt::
Host President_Vaillance says:
%::waits as the lift descends:: ALL: We have near zero crime.  Healthcare for all, one hundred percent employment, what could you possibly offer us that we do not already have?
Host President_Vaillance says:
%::hears the lift chime, and steps out into the lobby.  Walks through it, across marble floor, and out through sheer glass doors into the night::
FCO_Doole says:
%Pres: Could you define, as you put it, "puny wants of an individual"?
CMO_Kymar says:
%::"How about the ability to defend yourselves?" Shutting out the voice in his head he smiles and steps out of the lift::
Host President_Vaillance says:
%FCO: Simply, the wishes of the individual.  When the selfish individual is allowed to put themself before others, people suffer.  When they put the State first, everyone benefits.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%Pres: Our transport device seemed to give you quite a shock. ::smiles::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@::  deploys landing struts and sets the Challenger down still cloaked ::
FCO_Doole says:
%Pres: just how big is the State?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::frowns at the outfits given to her and picks one out::  CTO: The Challenger can remain cloaked.  I need you with me Tigs.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::gets a medical kit and walks over to Tigs::
Host President_Vaillance says:
%FCO: Eight thousand.  The assembly is representative, and has the capability to grow, there is a constant ratio of one representative to each hundred people.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: Contemplates a moment.::CSO : Julia, my ridges, I cannot.
CMO_Kymar says:
%Pres: ::butting in slightly:: But what if 50 of those 100 people have a different view?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::puts the med kit down and holds up a hat and headband::
Host President_Vaillance says:
%CMO: We are one people.  With one voice. 
Host President_Vaillance says:
%ALL: Look up.
CMO_Kymar says:
%::looks up while speaking:: Pres: But what if someone has a different idea one day, decides to wear something different to everyone else?
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%::looks up::

ACTION: Raising their heads, the away team see beautiful patterns in the sky, constantly changing, organically remorphing, in all shades of all rainbow colours

CMO_Kymar says:
%All: Yeah, that’s wonderful....::sighs in boredom::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
% Pres: very impressive.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: looks doubtfully at the CSO ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO: It will broaden your appreciation for humanity.  To see them in their early stages.  ::nods::
FCO_Doole says:
%Pres: Unless my calculations are in error, if you have 1 representative for 100 people, the ten representative of your cabinet would only be enough for 1000 people, that's only 1/8 of the population, what about the others/
Host President_Vaillance says:
%ALL: Les Lumettes Eternelle.  Eternal lights.  They appear every evening, and last all night, generated by the Bastille Nebula's interaction with our magnetosphere.  They are our inspiration.  Every member of the colony uses them.  We strive to be as beautiful a people as they.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO: I'm told they were tougher back then.  ::smiles::
CEO_Jelis says:
::finishes reading the basic emergency procedures, and starts on appendix I::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@CSO : I think I should stay here and keep a lock on you, Julia, too much liability.
Host President_Vaillance says:
%FCO: I told you, the Assembly is in recess.  It currently has 80 members, of which ten form my Cabinet.
CMO_Kymar says:
%::blinks and lowers his head::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::gets up and changes into the primitive clothing and pockets a phaser, tricorder and her kut'luch behind her back::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO: The shuttle is cloaked.  It will be fine, I need you with me.
CMO_Kymar says:
%Pres: In all respect, Madame President, you did not answer my question. What if there are some people who do not agree with the rest? How do you deal with that problem? ::remembers the Nomads::
FCO_Doole says:
%Pres: I see. ::not sounding impressed::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: tries to put on the hat and finds it is way too small, pulls it off growling ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::smiles:: CTO:Try the headband first.
Host President_Vaillance says:
%CMO: No-one disagrees.  We all work for the benefit of the community.  As I said.  One people, one voice.
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%Pres: Madam President, I am a Klingon Warrior, and not a diplomat, so you will please excuse me for being blunt. The Federation could be a great service to you and your people. We found you. Eventually so will others, and not all of them are as benevolent as the Federation. You have no defensive capabilities that we detect.
CMO_Kymar says:
%::nods in agreement with the ACO:: Pres: I would like to see your "One Voice" stand up to a Cardassian Armada
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: scoffs at Julia and replicates a  large bandana and ties it over her  head ::
Host President_Vaillance says:
%ACO: We have been alone and isolated for three hundred years.  I will preside over our tri-centennial anniversary.  I will not preside over the loss of everything we stand for.  What do you stand for?  Do criminals roam any of your streets?  Does anyone lack healthcare?  Does anyone lack an education?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::scans their surroundings and then opens a hatch and steps outside::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::pulls out her tricorder and triangulates the position of the nearest nomads::
CEO_Jelis says:
::does a quick check of the replacement bridge officers::
CEO_Jelis says:
::sees science continuing to run scans of the surface::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::goes back inside and fills a rag bag with water and rations just in case::
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%Pres: I will be honest with you. There is crime within the Federations borders. However healthcare, food, education....all Federation citizens are entitled to these things.
CMO_Kymar says:
@Pres: What about the nomads outside your fair city, I'm sure they are lacking....
Host ACO_Q`tor says:
%Pres: No one in the Federation wants for anything, unless it is by their own choice.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: pulls off her duty uniform and puts on a light cotton shirt and pants, strapping her taj to her right lower leg, sliding her tricorder into her waistband, and her phaser into her boot ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: grabs rations and water ::
Host President_Vaillance says:
%CMO: Don't be ridiculous.  Olympus city is the location of everyone on this planet.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO:You ready? ::smiles::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@CSO : Julia I think this is a bad idea ::
CMO_Kymar says:
%Pres: Our scans picked up tribes of people outside Olympus city, they appeared undernourished and in a worse condition than those inside your walls. With all due respect, I don’t think you are telling us everything, Madame President.

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