Deep Space 102 Mission Transcript- 11209.24

Previously on DS102:

The new race of space-born beings and the Science department on the USS Scorpius have begun to communicate! What information will come to light if any? Let's find out.

Host Gerry says:
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SC_Capt_Marek says:
::watches the frantic activity in the Bridge, and follows carefully how the contact with the Albus develops::
CO_YoGhi says:
:: sitting in his chair on the Bridge ::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: So far, so good. Interesting situation, isn't it, Captain?
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
All: If anyone has any other questions, feel free. I'm sure there are less science based questions.
CO_YoGhi says:
SC: I think it might be a good time to report our discovery to Starfleet Command, don't you?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Indeed.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: I have a question for them. How are their social and political structure?
CO_YoGhi says:
SC: Would you join me in my ready room or you'd prefer to continue here with our new friends?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::nods:: After you, sir.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
SC: Would you like me to ask or... oh, all right. Hope Starfleet is as excited about this.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CSO: From what I can tell, they are enjoying this exchange.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
COM: Aliens: What kind of social organization do you use to maintain order in your society? We have a hierarchical structure, but we do not have the interconnection you seem to.
CO_YoGhi says:
CNS: Counselor, you are in charge of the Bridge and cultural exchange with the aliens. You might discuss with them how we should call them
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
CO: Oh, that is a good question we probably should have started with.
Host Gerry says:
@COM: Scorpius: CSO: We are all part of a commonality. One feels what the other feels; one knows what the other thinks. We are many who are one. Is it not so with your species?
CO_YoGhi says:
CSO: Maybe but then we would have had to give them the name of all the races we have onboard the ship, a bit long for an introduction
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
COM: Aliens: Not exactly. We have to usually tell each other what we are thinking. We have a few telepathic and empathic worlds which are closer, but most species need to express their wants, needs, and feelings.
CO_YoGhi says:
:: walk to his Ready Room ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CO: Aye, Sir
CO_YoGhi says:
Computer: Contact Starfleet Command, priority communication
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
CNS: How do you explain the need to speak one's ideas to a telepathic group? Only knew one or two hive mind members, and Binars typically don't share their feelings without a lot of time spent together...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::follows the CO to his Ready Room::
CO_YoGhi says:
Computer: Andorian coffee
CO_YoGhi says:
SC: Something for you captain?
Host Gerry says:
@COM: Scorpius: CSO: You are more than one species? That is amazing to us! And exciting!
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods:: CSO: It can be difficult to explain. ::notices a change of emotion::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Hot Vulcan Tea, please.
CO_YoGhi says:
Computer: Hot Vulcan Tea
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CSO: I can feel their excitement, so strong that it almost feels like you could touch it.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I think exobiologist will be excited after hearing about our new findings.
CO_YoGhi says:
:: Two cups materialize, takes them and set the tea in front of captain Marek ::
CO_YoGhi says:
Computer: How about my communication with Starfleet Command?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO:: :grabs the cup:: Thanks, Captain.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
COM: Aliens: Yes, we are many diverse species. What is your species called?
Host Gerry says:
@COM: Scorpius: CSO: You are? This is amazing! It is unlike what we had thought! We call ourselves the [unpronounceable noise].
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
CNS: Wow, and I thought the Breen language was tough to understand. ::Puts the new word through to the linguist who was helping on the original translation.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CSO: I'm not sure that name will translate.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Everything seems to be "by the book" regarding this encounter. ::takes a zip and raises an eyebrow:: ... but for some reason I still have my doubts on this beings. You know what I mean? Maybe I am just an old suspicious Vulcan, but their attitude seems a little... well not quite sincere to me.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I
SC_Capt_Marek says:
And I do not doubt from Counselor Rand's expertise and opinion.
CO_YoGhi says:
SC: They are very different from what we are used to meet, that is maybe why you feel uneasy
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
CNS: Perhaps in time... maybe it's just something the computer has no reference yet in translation, it's happened more than a few times. According to the texts I've seen at least.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
SC: ::nods:: Maybe I tend to overthink things... Anyway... the computer is taking its time to establish the comm channel, isn't it?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CSO: That is true, too.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
COM: Alien: I'm the only one of my kind on this vessel. Well, we're the only one of our kind. We work together to learn, about ourselves and others.
CO_YoGhi says:
SC: Maybe the proximity to the gas giant is causing interference
CO_YoGhi says:
SC: I'm thinking that this unusual race might require unusual means to keep in touch, like a small outpost with direct links to the Federation Council. I really cannot see them enter the council room themselves unless they can reduce their sizes.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: That would be something really... how is the human expression... weird... ::smiles:: Now, seriously, you got a point there. If they decide to begin negotiations to enter the Federations, we will be facing a logistics problem. I guess that for some time DS-102 or the Scorpius will be used as the nexus with the Council.
CO_YoGhi says:
SC: If this place is their home maybe a small outpost staffed by a few officers might serve that purpose
Host Gerry says:
@COM: Scorpius: CSO: Our information exchange will be most educational.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: And I think that a shortage of candidates or volunteers is out of the question, considering the intriguing that this race is.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
CNS: Are there any other Vulcans or Deltans on board? Besides Captain Marek of course.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
Self: Or I could just ask the computer. Sorry Commander.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
COM: Aliens: What kind of ability would you have to understand data from our computer if we sent it over a subspace signal like we are communicating on? We'll need our Commanding Officer's permission but I think it should be allowable.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CSO: Yes, there are several Vulcan's on board and one other Deltan
Host Gerry says:
@COM: Scorpius: CSO: We have a high degree of data communication and storage capability. Your signal was not hard to decode and understand, I assume your data will present little challenge as long as it is not encrypted. I look forward to your Commander's permission. I am prepared to attempt transmission of our data at your signal as a show of good faith.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
CNS: Thank you, Commander. I guess this is why they normally don't dump new graduates into missions without the...what is it called, a getting to know you period?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CSO: Quite possible, however, the best way to learn is to jump right in with both feet.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
::Opens up the signal the aliens are sending, compartmentalizing it into a separate file.:: CNS: Putting their signal into an isolated folder, just in case it is not compatible. Should we ask the Captain for permission to respond in kind?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CSO: Yes, I believe that should be his call
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Maybe we should contact OPS to check the status of you comm request.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
*CO*: Captain, our new friends have given us a computer download of their database, at least part of it. Permission to send them biological database of Federation members and so forth? Encyclopedia information only, of course. Nothing classified.
CO_YoGhi says:
*CSO*: Anything usually of public access is alright and should be a lot for them to digest until more formal relations are forged
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
*CO*: Thank you Captain, should be a good start letting them know us.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
COM: Aliens: I'm sending you a breakdown of the biological makeup of the major races of our Federation, let you have an understanding of what makes us up. ::Broadcasts the data.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::smiles:: CSO: I think they will enjoy learning about the diversity of the Federation.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
CNS: I'll have a look at the data they sent. Challenges of Senior Thesis forced me into a Statistical Analysis minor, might as well see if it was useful.
Host Gerry says:
@COM: Scorpius: CSO: We are receiving. Your data is understandable and your transmission is very clear. We ar archiving it and this meeting into our historical records for analysis.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CSO: It sounds like you are the man for that job then. If you need assistance though, don't hesitate to ask.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
CNS: From the looks of the data it will require some assistance.
Host Gerry says:
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