USS Sharikahr Mission Transcript – 10303.06

New Friends, Old Enemies

Chapter VIII

Host Frank_SM says:
The USS Sharikahr has just entered the system of the Kula Homeworld.  It is called Caladan, which in their native tongue means "Sanctuary".

Host Frank_SM says:
<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::sitting at Operations, arranging his panel to a more efficient format::

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::waits, ready in her official dress uniform, in TR2::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sitting in his command chair on the bridge, okaying final reports to while away a few minutes::

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CO: Captain, we have just entered the Kula System.  I'm slowing to impulse.

TO_LtJG_Parks says:
::In SEC::

CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Quietly in her quarters, taking a moment to herself.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks up:: FCO: Acknowledged. OPS: Mister Stolvok, hail the Kula and request permission to enter orbit. ::leans forward, anticipatory::

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
*CMO/TO*: Ma'ams.  Transporter Room 2 is ready for our departure when we get the go ahead from the CO.

Malane says:
::in her assigned quarters wondering when she will arrive home::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
CO:  Yes sir.  ::opens a channel on standard frequencies::  COM: Caladan:  This is the USS ::said in an obscure Vulcan accent, which makes it sound quite foreign:: Sharikahr, requesting permission to enter into orbit.

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::smiles, leans over and whispers to the CO:: CO: Is that  the name of our ship?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances sideways at Ike:: XO: Maybe where he's from.

TO_LtJG_Parks says:
*CNS*: Noted, Counselor

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Prepares the Conn for orbital status.::

CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
*CNS*:  Thank you.  Let me know and I will meet you there.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::rests his elbows on the chair arms and watches the world spin silently on the screen::

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: The hail is answered with directions and two Kula patrol ships escort the Sharikahr into orbit.

FCO_Ens_Haynes says: 
::Sees the patrol ships approaching the Sharikahr.::  CO: Sir...?  ::Looks up at the view screen.::

Malane says:
::finishes dressing in the new dress that was replicated for her by one of the crew:: Self:: Very nice. ::twirls in front of the mirror::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
CO:  Captain, the Kula have sent two patrol ships to escort us into orbit.

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Relaxes after hearing they are escorts.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Nods:: FCO: Follow their lead, Ensign. Match their course and speed.

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Makes the adjustments.::

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
OPS: What orbit have the Kula requested us to assume?

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Transfers the instructions to the helm, though the Captain covered it with his last order::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::leans back again, frowning slightly and lowering his voice to a whisper:: XO: Not very chatty, are they?

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::smiles as she contacts their guest::  *Malane*:  We will be arriving soon at your home planet.  Would you like me to meet you at your quarters and escort you to the TR? ::knows that tac is there also for an escort but thinks it might be for the best to offer::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::shrugs:: CO: Could be perfectly normal for them.  That's what's so tricky about these situations.

Malane says:
*CNS*: Thank you, but I will find my own way there.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: XO: I figure the shoot first and depend on forensic evidence approach is going to be inappropriate here. ::turns his attention back to the screen and waits, the ball in the Kula's court now::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Saves his new console configuration, and watches closely for further instructions::

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
@COM: Sharikahr:  This is Ambassador Thalor of the Kula.  I would like to welcome you to Caladan, and thank you for your efforts on our homeland.  We are in your debt. ::Bows and makes a gesture with his hands, as is customary::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stands from his command chair and mimics the bow and gesture before stepping forward to better face the screen:: COM: Caladan:  Greetings to you as well, Ambassador Thalor.  I am Captain Jyg'Lo Ahkileez of the Federation Starship Sharikahr.  I only wish our being here were under better circumstances. Our condolences on the loss of your people.

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
<Duty CNS>  ::on the bridge observing the conversation::

Malane says:
::gathers up her few belongings and heads out of her quarters to find the transporter room::

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
@COM: Sharikahr:  Ahhh, Captain... yes as do I, as do I.  Would you care to send our citizen down... as well as a Delegation, of course. ::Admires the fact that the Captain picked up on the customary greeting so quickly::

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Places the Sharikahr in orbit like the patrol ships.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::declines to nod, unsure of what the gesture would mean to them:: COM: Caladan:  It would be an honor, Ambassador.  Your citizen Malane has been under our care, but is preparing now to return to her homeworld.  Do you have coordinates for a rendezvous?

Malane says:
::wanders into a turbolift::  Computer, please take me to the transporter room.

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
@COM: Sharikahr: Yes, I am sending them to you right now.  I look forward to meeting you Captain.  ::Uploads the coordinates, it is a palace located on the southern continent::

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Shifts somewhat uncomfortably in her dress uniform as she is sitting on the tail and is being choked a bit by the collar.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances at Stolvok to confirm that they've received::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Places transporter rooms one and two on notice that they will be in use shortly, as well as forwarding the coordinates to both rooms::

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::With her immediate concerns satisfied she runs through the possible scenarios that could occur on this first contact mission.  Remembering something, she sends a memo through one of the consoles in the TR to Sarah, who is on the bridge, requesting an update on the Kula people and culture::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Nods toward the Captain::

Malane says:
::enters transporter room two and smiles at the transporter chief there::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::catches the nod and glances back up at the screen:: COM: Caladan:  Coordinates received, Ambassador.  We shall be transporting down to you shortly.  I look forward to seeing you as well.  Until then?

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
@::Does the little gesture again and closes the channel::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::exhales softly, relieved:: Self: That went well.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns and strides back to his chair:: XO: Commander.  Get our people ready.  We're leaving now.

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Waves in a replacement conn pilot to relieve her.::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::stands up as the channel closes::  CO: Aye sir.  *Shipwide*: All members of the delegation group please assemble in the appropriate transporter room.

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::smiles at Malane:: Malane: Greetings.

TO_LtJG_Parks says:
::Looks up at the announcement, sighs and makes her way to the TL, tugging at the collar of her uniform::

Malane says:
CNS: Hello.  Am I in the right place?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::accepts the package from his Yeoman and tucks it under one arm:: XO: Let's go.

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Calls in to Ensign Mulligan to replace him on the bridge, then stands and walks to the turbolift::

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::nods::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::walks alongside the Captain:: CO: So that seemed to go well, sir.

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::hears a beep on the console and receives her update from the bridge::

TO_LtJG_Parks says:
::Walks into the TR and sees the others there::

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Follows the other bridge senior officers into the TL.::

TO_LtJG_Parks says:
CNS: Counselor. ::nods::  Malane: Ma'am

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods at one of the command recruits that takes his place on the bridge and then returns his attention to Shinji as they step into the lift:: XO: Well enough, anyway. The real test is on the surface. Are you sure everyone's ready? ::on the thought, fastidiously checks his uniform again for loose fluff on the pristine whiteness::

CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::After a moment, sighs and reaches over to grab her bag as she stands.::

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::smiles at Parks:: TO: Hello.

TO_LtJG_Parks says:
::Walks over to the console and checks with the tech there::

Malane says:
::nods to the TO and whispers to the CNS:: CNS: Who is that?

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::whispers back::  Malane: Lieutenant Junior Grade Parks.  She will be escorting us to the planet's surface.

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Stands at attention while in the TL with the CO and XO.::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CO: As ready as possible, sir.  I didn't feel it necessary to drill any further.  Wouldn't want to over-prepare.  Could make some people nervous.

CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Within moments is on deck 5::

Malane says:
CNS: Thank you for informing me.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::lifts an eyebrow slightly:: XO: True. ::waits until the other officers are in:: TL: Deck Three.

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::waves off the FCO's attention stance:: FCO: That's not necessary, Ensign Haynes.

TO_LtJG_Parks says:
:: Makes some small talk with the tech, winking at him, then moves back to Cephas' side::

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::takes her place on the pad and waits for the others::

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
@::Walks over and instructs a servant to prepare a lavish meal, then sits down and waits for his guests::

CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Entering the transporter room, smiles at the other three waiting there.::

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
XO: Sorry sir this is my first First Contact, I'm a bit nervously excited.

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CMO: Hello doctor. ::smiles::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
FCO: Don't be sorry, it's understandable.  Just act naturally and everything will go along just fine.

TO_LtJG_Parks says:
CMO: Doctor.  ::Gives her a small smile::

CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Steps up to the pad::  CNS:  I think I am ready for this.

CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
Malane:  Ready to go home?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks back at the others as the lift slows and then leads the way out and toward the transporter room, unconsciously slipping into his natural longer stride::

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
XO: Sir, I think I'll just stick close to you and follow your lead, if that's okay with you.  ::Smiles a bit.::

Malane says:
::smiles at the doctor::  CMO: I have enjoyed my stay with you all, but I am anxious too see my home again.

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::is already used to not being able to keep up with the CO's natural stride and lags behind::

CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
Malane:  Totally understandable.

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Folds his hands neatly behind him and picks up stride behind Captain Ahkileez easily, trailing him to the transporter room::

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Walks at a face pace to keep up the others.::

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::remembers Parks "history" with men and ask::  TO: You did read the First Contact Protocols and Procedures that I forwarded to you, correct?

TO_LtJG_Parks says:
::is all serious:: CNS: Of course I did.  Every word, in fact.  ::grins and winks::  Should be fun

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::laughs and just shakes her head::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::walks into the transporter room and stops just inside:: Group1: Let's go. TRChief: Is group two ready in the other transporter room?

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Hops onto the Transporter Pad behind the CO.::

Malane says:
::steps up onto the pad anxiously waiting::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::is the last to step on the Pad::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stands on the pad and nods at the TR chief:: TRChief: Energize.

TO_LtJG_Parks says:
::Winks at the Tech and he winks back::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Waits for the transporter beam to envelop the group::

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
Action: The Away Teams are beamed down to the planet's surface.

CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::At her husbands thought, nods to the transporter chief they were ready.::

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::materializes on the planet's surface::

TO_LtJG_Parks says:
::Sees the planet and checks things out for the team's safety::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Takes a subtle look at the surroundings, then waits for the Captain::

CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::As they arrive, she looks around::

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
::Looks to the group materializing before him::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::shrugs off the icy tingle of the transport and looks around, spotting the man from the screen:: Thalor: Ambassador Thalor...

Malane says:
::materializes and immediately moves in front of the group looking for any familiar face::

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Arrives on the surface and glances around.::

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::hopes the CO remembers the greeting that Sarah updated them on::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::takes his place behind and to the right of the CO::

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
::Walks over and welcomes Malane back, then turns to the Vulcan Captain::

TO_LtJG_Parks says:
::moves closer to the CO, and keeps looking around::

Malane says:
::bows to the Ambassador and gives him the usual ritual greeting::

TO_LtJG_Parks says:
::always in SEC mode, she keeps an eye on everything::

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CO: Captain Ahkileez, it's good to meet you in person... and to finally meet a representative of the Federation...

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::wonders at the indication that they knew of the Federation prior to this meeting::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::barely smiles:: Thalor: And to meet you as well, Ambassador. Please, allow me to introduce my crew. ::gestures to each as he lists them:: First, my first officer, Commander Shinji Ikari, and my ship's doctor, Doctor Ahkileez.  She's been looking out for Malane.  This is Counselor Cephas.  Also, Ensign Haynes, our pilot, as well as Lieutenant Junior Grade Parks and Ensign Stolvok.

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
::Greets each officer in turn, as he greeted the Captain, with the bow and gesture::

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::returns the gesture::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::attempts to recreate the gesture::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Emulates the gesture, then returns his hands to his sides::

CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Emulates the gesture as her name comes up::

TO_LtJG_Parks says:
::repeats the bow and gesture, pretty good for a human::

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Returns the greeting appreciating the bow, thinking it shows so much more respect.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::speaks up again:: Thalor: Your greeting implied you had prior knowledge of the Federation?

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
::Thinks for a bit before answering:: CO: We have heard of the Federation before... yes.

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::notes his hesitation::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::almost says "fascinating" but manages to keep from channeling Spock:: Thalor: That's... good to know. Then it is my pleasure to greet you in an official capacity. ::holds forward the box, containing the crystal hologram of the UFP:: A small gift.

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
::Takes the box:: CO: Thank you Captain.  I have ordered a meal prepared, would you care to join me, all of you, of course?

Malane says:
::makes her way towards the door and slips outside to get away from the crowd for a moment::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::finally smiles, less worried about faux pas:: Thalor: It would be our pleasure. ::looks back at his officers and raises his eyebrow slightly so that they'll agree with him::

CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Watches Malane leave::

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::nods her approval::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Observes that Malane has fled rather unnoticed, and ponders why...idly nods again in response to the Captain's glance::

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Nods toward the Captain.::

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::notes Malane's disappearance::

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
::Presses a chime and many, many servants come and set out a lavish meal::

TO_LtJG_Parks says:
::Follows the Captain's lead::

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Notes Malane's departure, thinking she probably just wants to get to her home.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::tracks the woman's departure just for a second before returning his attention to the banquet being set out:: Thalor: You put out quite an affair, sir. If I may, would it be possible for someone from our delegation to meet with your head of state?

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CO: In due time Captain, in due time.  There is much we need to discuss first, however... ::Trails off::

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
<<<<<<<<<<Pause Mission>>>>>>>>>>

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