USS Sharikahr Mission Transcript – 10303.20

New Friends, Old Enemies

Chapter X

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
The Kula delegation is waiting patiently for the arrival of a shuttle to transport them to the Sharikahr.  Most are eager to see what their new friends are all about.
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Notices the time and locks out the tactical console and heads for the shuttle bay::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::In her office, absently going through various reports, not really seeing them.::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
@::Waiting for the shuttle to arrive::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::In the shuttle bay, impeccably dressed and ready, waiting for the others, thinks about the science exhibit he has planned::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::hovers into the Shuttlebay dressed in her whites::
Malane says:
@::stands with Thalor hoping that her talk with the Captain earlier sank in::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::does a last visible inspection of the Honor Guard, flicking his gaze from head to foot on each one as he passes them by::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::In the Stukhtra.::
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Enters the Shuttlebay and nods to the honor guard standing watch for the ambassador and his entourage::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
@::Looks at Malane and almost asks her what her opinion is of the Federations, but then again, he already knows the answer to that::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CTO: ::smiles::  Good morning.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Looks up as Sky pokes her head in the door, then glances at the chronometer.::  Damn...  ::Makes her way quickly out the door and toward the Shuttlebay.::
Malane says:
@::turns to Thalor:: Thalor: I see you are looking forward to your visit on the Sharikahr.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::finishes his inspections and rejoins his officers, watching the doors to the Shuttlebay::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: Is everyone ready?
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
@COM: Thalor: Ambassador, This is the shuttle Stukhtra I am on the final approach to pick you and your delegation up.
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
CNS: Morning Counselor.  I hope you slept well last night
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Aye Sir
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
@COM: FCO: Very well, I am eager to get underway.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Her long strides take her quickly into a the nearest TL::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
@::Makes the landing near them.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::nods to the Captain:: CTO: You could say that. ::looks slyly at the CSO::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Tugging her uniform down, she steps from the TL and heads for the bay.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
@::Opens the Entry way for the Kula delegation.::
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Notices the look the CNS gives to the CSO but says nothing::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
@::Rushes over to the shuttle and walks aboard::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::fastidiously wipes the glossy surface of his shoes off against the backs of each trouser to remove dust that probably wasn't even there::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
:::blushes lightly as he over hears them::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Slips through the doors as they slide open and makes her way unobtrusively into the rest of the staff::
Malane says:
@::sees the shuttle arriving:: Thalor: Wait for me! ::rushes after him::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
@Thalor: Ambassador, representatives, please have a seat and we will be on our way quickly.  ::Smiles.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CSO: Morning Cmdr. ::smiles::
Malane says:
@::takes a seat and nods at the FCO::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
@FCO: Yes of course.... um... what is your name again?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::stares straight ahead:: CNS: Yes...it is
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
@COM: Sharikahr: Loading the Kula delegation is complete, starting ascent.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::watches Kela walk in and meets her eyes as she approaches the rest of the assembled officers:: ~~~~CMO: Running a little late, Reldai?~~~~
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
@Thalor: Ensign Haynes, Ambassador.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::looks down snickering as she re-evaluates her outfit::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::With holds a sigh::  ~~~~CO:  I should say I am sorry, but I am just not into this.  My mind keeps straying.  Should you find it, will you return it... or better yet, keep it safely with you?~~~~  ::Her mind voice holding a smile::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
@::Glides the craft easily up on its course to the Sharikahr.::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
@::Sits down:: FCO: Then of course, Haynes.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::overhears the announcement of Stukhtra's imminent arrival and nods at the flight tech in the Flight Control Center, who then hits the switch to open the bay's massive doors::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
@COM: Sharikahr: Permission to dock in Shuttle Bay 1.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
~~~~CMO: I have enough trouble holding on to my own...~~~~ ::smiles visibly and places his hand on her back, while watching the doors open up to space::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::always loves this part as the doors slowly open revealing the planet below::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
@::Sees the doors open and takes it as permission granted and glides the shuttle to a slight bump stop in the bay.::
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Sees the doors opening and stands a little straighter hoping his officers do the same::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Turns her gaze towards the SB doors::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
Thalor: Ambassador, welcome to the USS Sharikahr. ::opens the hatch::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::minds drifts as he thinks about the integrity of the Shuttlebay doors fields::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::sits a bit straighter::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::winces at the somewhat hard landing of the Stukhtra, grateful the pneumatic systems in the yacht's landing gear would keep the Kula delegation from feeling it::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
@::Looks out the window and sees the huge Norway Class Starship, and is awestruck::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns to face his officers and raises his voice with authority:: All: Assemble smartly on the line! Attention!
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::Stands at a rigid attention::
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Goes to Attention at the order::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Stands at Attention just outside the shuttle's door as the Kula delegation file out and past her.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::pulls her shoulders back a bit more::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::As she usually stands with correct posture, thanks to her mother, she didn't move much.::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
::Walks straight to the Captain and greets him with the Kula "gesture"::
Malane says:
::stands and follows the Ambassador out of the shuttle giving a knowing look to the Captain and the Counselor::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles with pride as his crew falls back on the rigid maneuvers drilled into them in the Academy before turning toward the arriving delegation::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
:::Notices Malane, the suspicious Kula accompanying the ambassador:::
Malane says:
::gives the Sharikahr crew the usual Kula greeting gesture::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::returns the unusual gesture and notices the Honor Guard is not even looking at Thalor, all the while aware of him:: Thalor: Welcome aboard the Starship Sharikahr, Ambassador Thalor. It is our honor to receive you.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::keeps her face neutral::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CO: The honor is mine Captain... what a fine ship.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles proudly, looking around:: Thalor: Thank you, Ambassador. We're quite proud of her.
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CO: As you should be Captain... as you should be.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CNS: I'm not ready for this...I hope they like my presentation
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::whispers:: CSO: You will do fine. ::smiles::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::quietly:: CNS: I hope so. If only the Kula didn't disturb me so....::voice trails off::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods and leads Thalor toward the assembled officers:: Thalor: You know most everyone here. We're all happy to see you again. And I'm pleased you brought our friend Malane with you as well. How gracious of you, Ambassador. ::glances at Malane and nods at the rest of the officers in permission for them to disperse once the diplomatic detail is gone:
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::prepares to follow the group::
Malane says:
::smiles at the Captain and then looks over the other officers noting the CSO in particular::
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Steps up and prepares to follow the captain and the delegation around the ship::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
::Gets a sharp look on his face for a fraction of a second then returns to normal:: CO: Yes well, then perhaps we should get underway?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::feels creepy with Malane staring at him like he was some kind of mad lunatic or something::
Malane says:
::stops in front of the CSO and extends her hand:: CSO: And you are?
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Is silently thankful that the captain has not ordered him to smile as he threatened to do in the one meeting::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::gestures toward the inner doors of the Shuttlebay:: Thalor: Of course, Ambassador. We're anxious to show her off a little. ::smiles and leads the group toward the doors:: This ship is just under three years old, but she's already seen her share of unusual things.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
Malane: I'm chief science officer Hayward. ::scratches behind his ear:: I think we've met
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CO: Oh Captain, I'll bet there are alot of good stories to tell about that.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Walks quietly along with the group::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::puffs up a bit as Malane approaches Woody::  Malane:  Would you care to join us.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Anxiously awaiting the "Big Wigs" to exit so she can get the Shuttle ready for the return launch and get to the bridge in time for the Bridge portion of the tour.::
Malane says:
CSO: Oh yes, at the dinner. Forgive me Commander, it's been a long few days.
Malane says:
CNS: Why thank you, I would be delighted.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::smiles and tries to lead the woman away from the CSO::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::Follows the group:: Malane; It's not a problem. Really. I have a nice demonstration for you when we reach the space-imaging laboratory
Malane says:
::turns and takes the CSO's arm:: CSO: Oh that sounds wonderful.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Thalor: Quite a few, quite a few. But I won't bore you with them now. ::smiles diplomatically:: First, I'd like to show you an example of what this ship was built for. One, you've already experienced: Diplomacy. The other is pursuit of science.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::eyes widen a bit at what she sees::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CO: I look forward to it...
Malane says:
CNS: You coming counselor? ::smiles and moves off with the CSO::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::follows on the other side of the CSO gritting her teeth::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::makes a small whimpering noise as if to say "Keely! Help me!::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks back over his shoulder at Woody and raises his eyebrow with an expression that he should hurry up::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::returns his attention to Thalor as they approach the turbolifts, two of the honor guards staying with the main group, the others splitting off to take another lift down:: Thalor: Has the Kula explored this area of space?
Malane says:
CSO: Are you alright Commander? You look a little flustered. Perhaps something to drink later would be appropriate?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::glares at Woody as if he somehow had allowed himself to get into this position::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
Malane: Well I AM a busy man, being in charge of the entire science department. Perhaps another time
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Follows the entourage closely, listening to the conversation intently::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CO: To some extent Captain, you see... when my people first defeated the Chodan'Ri, we took many losses and also lost a great deal of our knowledge.  It was a hard fought war that exacted a huge price.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::With the delegation gone.:: *Whitehorse*: Ashe, I need you to send a crew down here to prep the shuttle for the return launch.
Malane says:
CSO: We can discuss that later. Now tell me what you are working on at the moment. I am a scientist as well you know.
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CO: We have just now, after so many millennia, able to visit the stars once again.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
<Whitehorse>:*FCO*: Yes ma'am.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::rolls her eyes when no one is looking::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Thalor: They all do... ::says thoroughly and clarifies before Thalor can wonder what he means:: Wars. They all exact huge prices. But the fact that you all have gotten out to the stars again speaks volumes for your specie's toughness and resiliency.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Once the detail prep team arrives in the cargo bay she heads to the bridge.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::sweating now:: Malane: Y-y-y-y-you are huh. Well yeah, being at the dig and all. M-m-m-m-m-maybe you can send me some of what you are working on. But not now of course! ::Fake laughs:: You know. Some other time. ::tries to escape her grasp::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::shakes her head slightly trying to clear her mind::  Ambassador: Ambassador would you say that your people are interested in peace first and for most?
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
Thalor:  Was it those losses you were trying to locate that the Chodan’Ri didn't want you to?  Was how you won the war part of the artifacts?
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Arrives on the bridge and sits down at the CONN next to Whitehorse going over the Engineering progress of upgrading the ship and the shuttles.::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CO: Yes, as we realized.  That is why my people are so ill prepared for any return of the Chodan'Ri.  Peace has been our goal for so long.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
Thalor: What is your plan for achieving that peace?
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CMO: You are very intuitive.  It is rumored that my people used the Chodan'Ri's greatest weapon against them... but I know little else of it.  Perhaps Malane could clarify that further.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::lets the women with the group put forth the sticky questions while he listens to the aural emanations from the unfamiliar Kula mind::
Malane says:
::hangs on to his arm tightly as he tries to free himself:: CSO: But I am very interesting in your work Commander. A starship science officer has seen things and been places that I can not even dream of. Please tell me about your work.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
Thalor:  You don't know how you won it?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::raises his eyebrow slightly at 'greatest weapon and touches his wife's hand lightly:: ~~~~ CMO: Good work, sweetheart. ~~~~
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CNS: We have had peace... for a very long time. It is only recently that the Chodan'Ri have attacked us, and only a few times.  But we certainly fear their return is imminent.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
~~~~CO:  I learned from the best~~~~  ::Smiles briefly at her husband::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CMO: No, unfortunately a great deal of our history was lost during that war.  That is why we were interested in exploring our Homeworld, to learn more of our history.
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Listens carefully for any more on this weapon and makes a note of questioning Malane about it later::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::weapons....Malane...weapons....Malane.....weapons.....Malane:: Malane: Why it's really really boring, the research I mean. I'm just. Up to my ears in PADDs... our access devices and ::turns and gently removes Malane’s arm:: Mostly just routine starship kind of stuff.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::hits the control for the turbolift to take the group down:: Thalor: Once you realized they had returned, did your government begin defensive procedures? The two small patrol craft that met us on arrival did so very quickly. They seemed pretty prepared to me.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
Thalor:  Why, after all these years of basic peace, did you go looking for a weapon that defeated your enemies?
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CO: We are certainly on alert, but would stand little chance against even one Chodan'Ri Warship... if the ancient texts are to be believed.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
Thalor: What do those texts say?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::lightly touches Kela's hand to signal her to ease off::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Looks curiously at him, but subsides::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CMO: We weren't looking for a weapon... that weapon is rumored to have been the reason for our Homeworlds destruction... No, that is not our purpose at all.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
Thalor:  Ahhh... so it was both your destruction and their defeat.
Malane says:
CSO: Please go on. I would really like to hear about your work.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::leads the group out of the turbolifts and toward the SIL, spotting the remainder of the honor guard waiting up ahead, their special rifles held butt first on the floor::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CMO: Yes, if the stories are true anyway.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
Thalor:  Victory came at a heavy price in deed.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
Malane: If you'd like, the group is supposed to stop soon, we're going to show you the ship. I can talk about my work as it relates to a specific area
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
::Looks extremely saddened:: CMO: Yes, very heavy...
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Continues to take mental notes of the conversation::
Malane says:
::moves along with the group looking at Thalor and his reactions to the questions::
Malane says:
CSO: Of course Commander, that would be fine.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
Thalor:  Your searching for your past, worried the Chodan’Ri enough to make an appearance.  I hope they found nothing as well.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::clears his throat some to shake the interrogation:: Thalor: Our next stop is the ship's Space Imaging Laboratory. This lab is able to take information from sensors all over the ship, correlate and interpolate it and produce a large amount of useful information in a small amount of space. It is almost the neuronexus of this ship's scientific mind.
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CMO: From what we can tell, they have come up empty-handed... but we have lost many people to them...
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CSO: Commander, why don't  you give us a look around. ::gestures for Woody to come forward::
Malane says:
::overhears the doctor and smiles:: Self: No they didn't, since I got there first.
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
::Looks once again to the CO, relieved that the conversation shifted... if only briefly::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::comes forward and takes his place at the console:: All: I've prepared a demonstration for you
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::seizes her opportunity to place herself between that woman and Woody::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
Computer: Dim lights by 70 percent
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Lets Jyg take the conversation away from the remembered deaths::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::while Woody prepares the demonstration, he eases his way to the periphery and next to his wife, whispering:: CMO: What's bothering you?
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::A Yeoman seeing the FCO in need of some perk brings her a cold Shirley Temple.::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
CO: Bothering?  Nothing.  Just trying to fit together the pieces of a puzzle that is missing some key pieces.
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
::Looks around the lab... but seems to have lost some of his interest::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::pulls up the program he has, a holographic representation of the life cycle of a star, compressed into around ten minutes from birth to nova to black hole:: All: This should be interesting. It's the life cycle of a star - all stars, even the one we call home. go through this. ::watches the dazzling display of light and motion::
Malane says:
::moves up beside the console and looks at the CSO::CSO: This should be very interesting.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
Yeoman: Thank-you.  ::Looks at her very gratefully.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
All: From here we can analyze the trajectories of all known stellar bodies, we can predict where they will be 10 years from now, or ten thousand
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
Whitehorse: Ashe, I hate the early shift.  ::Takes a sip of the drink.::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
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