USS Paula Greene NCC-71204
Stardate 10501.10

Starring:
Jim Koeller as Captain Ryan McAllister, Commanding Officer.
Ted Wharton as Lieutenant Commander K`Vas, Executive Officer.
Randy Tirazona as Lieutenant Li, Nada, Operations Officer.
 Linda Baus as Lieutenant Karianne Athena, Chief Medical Officer.
Mike Johnson as Lieutenant Mathiea, Chief Engineering Officer.
 Matt Coe as Lieutenant Jayde Pren, Ships Counselor.
 Jack Farfri as Lieutenant Shilos, Flight Control Officer.
Eric Woo as Lieutenant Alenadarius Rel’Ana, Chief Science Officer.

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USS Paula Greene, Green light, Part 1, 10501.10

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Mission Summary: The Paula Greene has been ordered to investigate a series of Warp signatures detected in an early Space Age world.  Starfleet needs to know the source of these signatures.

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Host CO McAllister says:
:: sitting in his chair on the bridge, reviewing the duty roster::

FCO_Shilos says:
:: sitting at the helm station going over the test results on the shuttle craft::

CMO_Athena says:
:: sitting in sickbay, reviewing what's missing for the AT medical kits, trying to assemble her medical supplies.::

CNS_Pren says:
::sits at Science II on the Bridge, examining records on the social structure of the Mithgrau world::

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
:: in the second chair on the bridge, going over the preliminary reports from Starfleet ::

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
::standing at the science console, his eyes scanning the data that's coming in from the monitoring station... ever so slowly, as he chews his bubble gum...:: Pren: Isn't this exciting?? ::grins::

Host CO McAllister says:
:: looks up from his padd ::  XO: Do we have everything in order?

CMO_Athena says:
:: Reviewing the medical records of the species they are about to encounter ::

OPS_Li says:
:: Looks over the flight path and calculates when and where optimal signal reception will be and starts programming sensors to pickup all communications at various points along their path to the Mithgrau system ::

FCO_Shilos says:
:: verifies that the flight path is logged with the main computer and Starfleet command::

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
:: blows a bubble and satisfyingly pops it::

CNS_Pren says:
CSO: If you can call it that. I find it fascinating that a culture in their stage of development could already have come up with Warp technology... but the potential ramifications... ::sighs::

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CO: Yes captain.  Available data is being studied.  We should have a good idea of these people's world by the time we get there

Host CO_McAllister says:
XO:  Excellent.  Let us get underway.  OPS:  Obtain clearance from the station, let them know we are ready to depart.

CMO_Athena says:
::Pulls up a picture of the race in question.::  Self:  Small little critters.

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
CNS: Oh, I dunno, I mean, like, not all species develop at the same pace, scientifically speaking. It all depends, I guess, on where their priorities lie. I mean, suppose Mithgrau is a barren wasteland, a Hell on Earth, so to speak... ::giggle:: I'd want to get out of there as soon as possible. ::smiles:: Want some gum?

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
CNS: What ramifications... huh?  What's on your mind?

CNS_Pren says:
:: shakes his head:: CSO: No thanks.

CEO_Mathia says:
:: down in Engineering doing Engineer type stuff::

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
:: pops his gum:: CNS: Suit yourself.

CNS_Pren says:
CSO: Well, it's taken them twenty millennia since crossing the Broca Divide to get to where they are now. But Warp technology? I'd say that'd require another millennium or two to reach naturally.. This absolutely smacks of some species outside the Federation meddling in their affairs.

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
:: stands  :: FCO: Lieutenant once we receive clearance from the star base, depart.  Lay in a course for the Mithgrau system warp 5

OPS_Li says:
:: orders his assistant Operations personnel  to take less critical systems and power allocation duties.:: *CMO*: I was thinking of our orders... Could we inject the Away Team members with something unusual and unharmful to help assist with tracking them? :: Processes command on his console.::

CEO_Mathia says:
Daniels: Is that Inductor aligned yet? It has to be in and calibrated within .2 degrees or the engines are toast come on man!!!

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
::shrugs:: CNS: Maybe. Don't they say - I wonder who "they" are... - don't they say that, like, the Ferengi bought warp drive from the Breen? And they turned out perfectly fine! Uh... well... ::giggles... and pops::

FCO_Shilos says:
XO: Yes sir. Standing by for clearance from star base. ::looks at the operations officer::
 
CNS_Pren says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CSO: "Fine" is a matter of opinion... though I will admit, they did bring some interesting beverages to the attention of the Federation.

CEO_Mathia says:
<Crewman Daniels> CEO: It was in 10 minutes ago, alignments in place just about ... just about ..... now. Now Sir. ::smiles::

OPS_Li says:
:: Looks over as clearance to depart arrives:: CO: We have clearance to depart sir.  Sorry for the delay. :: Turns back around a bit embarrassed.::

CMO_Athena says:
*OPS*: I would prefer we use a patch placed on the back of their uniform, Lieutenant.  I do not want to go injecting our AT with chemicals not knowing if it would have an affect on the species we are visiting.
 
Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
FCO: Then take us out

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
CNS: I can't say I've ever had any... Ferengi drinks... Ugh, like, tube grub juice and snail steak cocktail? ::giggles::

CNS_Pren says:
::smirks:: CSO: I never said they came up with them...

FCO_Shilos says:
XO: Yes sir. Ops: Please verify that mooring cables and docking clamps have been withdrawn.

Host CO_McAllister says:
*ADM*:  Admiral, care to join us on the bridge as we get underway?

Host Adm_Dawson says:
*CO*: Thank you Captain.  I would be delighted.

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CNS: Counselor have you collected all the data you require to research the social structure of this race?

OPS_Li says:
:: Taps away at his console, checking on the ships departure sequence.:: FCO: Aye sir.  :: Looks down at his console.:: Docking clamps, mooring cables, and connects are with drawn sir.

CEO_Mathia says:
Tahiri: Has The Bridge called down yet and confirmed departure yet?

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
:: smiles:: CNS: Well, like, according to the data that the Vulcans and Andorians have collected, it seems that these folks are rather wealthy... Who knows, maybe they will be a match for the Ferengi. ::laughs::

CMO_Athena says:
:: Continues to read the padd with the medical information related to the species they will be encountering.::  Self:  Low incidence of disease on their planet ... this might mean they haven't been exposed to much as of yet.  We may need to take some precautions that we are not infecting this species with any unknown organisms.

Host Adm_Dawson says:
::heads out of her quarters towards the turbo lift:: Turbolift: Bridge, please.

CEO_Mathia says:
<Tahiri> CEO: Negative.

CNS_Pren says:
::turns in his chair:: XO: I'm still analyzing the information, sir... there's quite a bit to go through in order to properly prepare myself for possible communications.

FCO_Shilos says:
*CEO*: Bridge to engineering. We are departing now.  I assume that thrusters, impulse and warp power is available?

OPS_Li says:
*CMO*: Aye Doctor.  I was just thinking that a patch maybe too easily detected.  Just trying to help with orders. :: Closely watches the rest of the departure sequence.::

CEO_Mathia says:
ALL: Speak of the Devil

FCO_Shilos says:
:: fires thrusters to ease the ship away from her berth and out of the station::

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CNS: Very well keep me updated on your progress

CNS_Pren says:
:: speaks as an aside:: CSO: That would be very unfortunate... we don't need two miserable little troll races flying around the galaxy.

CNS_Pren says:
XO: Aye sir.

CMO_Athena says:
*OPS*: Understood, I think I can find a way to conceal the patch that it is not noticeable.

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
CNS: Now, now, be nice. Don't call them miserable. ::giggles::

CEO_Mathia says:
*FCO*: We where just talking about you guys down here., anyway we just got it all aligned. Power is ready to flow and the core is active. We'll try to give you a smooth ride from down here.

OPS_Li says:
:: Starts to schedule mission critical systems as he monitors the ships departure.:: *CMO*: That would be a good help Doctor.  If you need anything, don't be afraid to ask.

Host Adm_Dawson says:
:: steps out onto the bridge and looks around, smiling at some of the younger officers.  Sees the XO standing by the command seat and chuckles to herself:: Self: My that is a big one.

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
:: quickly stands up straight and pushes back his gum:: All: Admiral, like, on the bridge!

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Lieutenant Mathia, once we go to warp I want a report on the ships systems since the refit

CNS_Pren says:
:: looks over and nods, acknowledging the Admiral's arrival::

Host CO_McAllister says:
::stands::  ADM:  Ah, welcome Admiral.  Thought you might want to be here.  ::smiles::

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
:: snaps to attention at the sight of the admiral ::

CMO_Athena says:
*OPS*:  Acknowledged.

FCO_Shilos says:
*CEO* Much appreciated engineering. Bridge out. :: completely ignores the admiral's arrival as she eases the ship in line with the space doors::

Host Adm_Dawson says:
:: walking to the visitor jump seat:: All: At ease, please.

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
:: takes an at ease stance ::

CEO_Mathia says:
*XO*: Our Diagnostics programs are already on screen down here. You got it Commander! :: silently motions to some red shirt to start up a diagnostics log and routine table, with a wide smile::

CMO_Athena says:
*CNS*:  Lt. Pren, just out of curiosity, do we happen to know if this is a friendly race we are dealing with?

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
:: relaxes, and continues chewing his gum as he reads through the scientific data:: Computer: Isolate all the sensor readings on the warp signature detections and stuff.

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: Activate the View screen; let’s see where we are going

OPS_Li says:
:: Turns to the Admiral and then turns back to his work at her word.:: Self: Hmmm... :: Looks over his console and continues with his duties while thinking of various things about the mission.::

Host Adm_Dawson says:
:: sits down and quietly watches the proceedings with interest::

FCO_Shilos says:
:: verifies the condition of the space doors:: XO: Star base Space doors opening.  Engaging impulse engines at one-quarter power.

OPS_Li says:
::Taps on his console, activating the view screen.:: XO: Screen on sir.

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Good work engineer.  Carry on...K`Vas out

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
FCO: Negative, regulations state thrusters only until we clear the doors.

Host CO_McAllister says:
:: watches as the Paula Greene heads toward the doors::

CEO_Mathia says:
Self; Just the Engineer ... Daniels: I ever miss your name yet? ::frowns:: He doesn't even know my name.

CNS_Pren says:
*CMO*: More or less. They do have weapons, but there's been very little threat between cities throughout their history, so they tend not to use them.

FCO_Shilos says:
:: doesn’t say anything and cuts impulse off resuming thrusters but not slowing::

CNS_Pren says:
:: continues scanning through the information::

CEO_Mathia says:
:: notes thrusters are in use but gets impulse ready:: ALL: This one is playing it by the book.

CMO_Athena says:
:: Looks at the picture again, trying to envision how they walk.::  Out Loud:  Boy do they have big heads!

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
:: walks up beside the FCO:: FCO: Lieutenant I am new to this vessel not to Starfleet, reduce our speed to thrusters till we clear station doors...Understood

FCO_Shilos says:
XO: We are on thruster power sir. Would you like me to fire breaking thrusters?

Host CO_McAllister says:
:: watches as the XO interacts with the crew::

OPS_Li says:
:: Hears the XO and glances at the FCO out of the corner of his eye, but continues with his duties.::

CMO_Athena says:
*CSO*: Do we happen to know what kind of weapons this species has.  I will need to know in case we are assembling an away team, to prepare medical kits.

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
CNS: You know, you’d think - with the Vulcans and the Andorians monitoring the area, that they'd have better information than these... bits of stuff...

FCO_Shilos says:
:: prepares to slow the ship if the Executive officer so orders::

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
FCO: Bring this ship to regulation speed.

OPS_Li says:
:: Starts monitoring communication traffic. Says under his breath.:: Self: Never know... A pirate or the likes could be departing... Got to keep my ears open. :: Taps away at his console, entering commands into his little program to monitor communication traffic.::

FCO_Shilos says:
::fires breaking thrusters and slows the ship to a crawl:: XO: As you command, sir.

Host CO_McAllister says:
::looks over at the Admiral and then back to the XO and FCO::

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
*CMO*: One second, doctor. :: hums quietly to himself, as he scans through his information to the pertinent data...:: Ah, here we go. It seems that their weapons are relatively - POP! - short range... the Vulcans have left a comment here, comparing them to - POP - mid-20th century Earth technological levels. That helpful, doctor?

FCO_Shilos says:
::watches as the space doors creep steadily closer::

Host Adm_Dawson says:
::leans forward a little and watches intently how the trainee will handle this situation::

CEO_Mathia says:
Daniels: As soon as we go to warp export the engine scans up to the bridge I will work from here. When I leave here your in charge.

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
FCO: That is a very wise answer lieutenant.  Once we clear, the doors go to warp.  :: turns and walks back to his chair ::

CMO_Athena says:
*CSO*: Lieutenant?  Is there something wrong with your comm. badge?  You seem to be ... crackling.

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
*CMO*: Crackling? Me? Um... no, I don't - POP! - think so... it must be your communicator. Maybe it's yours that's broken...?

CEO_Mathia says:
<Daniels> ::nods::

CMO_Athena says:
*CSO*: No ... I don't think so.  See ... there it is again.  Sounds like balloons popping.

FCO_Shilos says:
:: raises an eyebrow but remains silent keeps watching the distance::

CMO_Athena says:
:: Checks her communication badge just in case.::

CNS_Pren says:
:: downloads the files to a PADD sitting next to him and turns, standing and approaching the rim:: XO: Sir, I've read through the files. This species seems... ordinary for their level of development, though they do have an interesting governmental structure... compared to Earth's history, at least.

Host CO_McAllister says:
:: turns to the CSO after hearing a pop::  CSO: What is going on over there?

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
*CMO*: ... Oh. Um, don't worry about it, I'm sure it's just a temporary problem.. :: pushes his gum back... and looks up at the captain:: CO: Oh, nothing, sir, no problem at all.

Host CO_McAllister says:
CSO:  That doesn't sound like nothing to me Lt.  Is there a problem?

OPS_Li says:
:: Taps on his console, preparing the power systems for warp drive.  Then starts to increase power allocations to the IDF to make it a smooth ride.::

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CNS: Interesting in what way?

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
:: shakes his head and shrugs:: CO: No, not really. Um, I have to get back to my sifting through the, uh, Mithgrau data and stuff... sir.

Host CO_McAllister says:
CSO:  Yes Lt., I suggest you do.

FCO_Shilos says:
:: glances at the XO and checks short range sensor:: XO: We have cleared the star base doors sir.  Course laid in. Awaiting your orders sir.

CEO_Mathia says:
:: watches the core as it starts to hum and do it's thing impressed OPS is taking the power allocation nice and easy:: ALL: Not sure about the XO yet but OPS gets brownie points already ..

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
:: grins:: CO: Yes, sir! :: looks down at his console, swallowing his gum...::

CNS_Pren says:
XO: Well, the planet is so rich in natural resources that the central government has wound up with very little real power. All the cities are pretty well self-sufficient; the government only exists to handle things which all the cities have an interest in, such as their fledging space exploration program. In addition, because there's really nothing to fight over, the cities have a wonderful sense of cooperation.

CEO_Mathia says:
:: sends a text message to the Operations console on the Bridge:: *OPS*: Nice and smooth, sweet.

Host CO_McAllister says:
XO:  Let's stretch her legs Cmdr.  ::grins::

OPS_Li says:
::Orders a secondary Operations crewmember to go and check on the shuttles and Away Team equipment.::

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
::grins :: CO: Yes captain

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
FCO: If we have cleared the marker buoys take us to warp

CMO_Athena says:
::Starts to assemble her medical kits, placing the medical supplies in the necessary bags, cross-referencing the supplies with the races on board the ship.::

FCO_Shilos says:
:: checks the course and remains at impulse watching the star base marker buoys::

OPS_Li says:
:: Finally sees the message from the CEO and quickly taps a reply.:: *CEO*: You’re welcome. :: Then goes back to his duties.::

CEO_Mathia says:
*XO* At your request sir, all is in place down here and it seems to be running okay. We will know more when we test speeds over an extended time commander. I am on my way to the Bridge now sir.

CMO_Athena says:
*OPS*: Sorry, Lieutenant.  Got sidetracked looking at these lovely pictures of our cute little friends.  I appreciate the information.

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Understood lieutenant, we are going to warp 5.  However, be ready for speeds beyond if need be.

CNS_Pren says:
XO: The only thing that I see as a caveat is that, since they're at a very early stage of their space age, if we were to make our presence known to them, it would, in all likelihood, terrify them. I can't even begin to imagine how they would react, but I don't think it would be good.

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
:: whispers to the CNS:: CNS: Darn... it can't be too healthy to swallow gum, can it...

FCO_Shilos says:
:: continues watching the sensors:: XO: Marker buoy's cleared. Engaging warp drive...now ::presses the 'engage' option on her console::

CEO_Mathia says:
:: finds a vacant turbolift carriage:: Computer: Bridge.

FCO_Shilos says:
:: verifies the slow climb up to warp five::

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
:: grins as he hears the familiar should of the warp engines accelerating ::

OPS_Li says:
::Over hears the XO's orders to the CEO and prepares the ships power allocation for such a case.  Nods while he looks up at the view screen and taps on a sequence of buttons.::

CEO_Mathia says:
:: enters the Bridge and logs into the Engineering station::

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
XO/CNS: Mind you, we're not entirely sure that these odd warp signatures, whatever they are, haven't already begun terrorizing the folks down on the planet...

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Action: The trip to Mithgrau is nearly complete, and the Paula Greene approaches the edge of the system.

FCO_Shilos says:
XO: Approaching the Mithgrau system, sir.

CEO_Mathia says:
CO/XO/FCO: Nice Departure I was taken bets with the guys down in engineering that I might have to paint our name back on the hull.

OPS_Li says:
::Has already started monitoring all communication channels, conventional and non-conventional.:: Self: Nothing yet...

Host CO_McAllister says:
:: looks up from his console upon hearing the FCO::

Host XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
FCO: Slow to impulse; try to keep their moon between the planet and us.  We don't need some would be astronomer finding us

CMO_Athena says:
:: Continues to scan the reports on the species for any information she may have missed.::  Self:  I hope we don't have to disguise ourselves, or we are going to have to do a lot of shrinking.

Host Adm_Dawson says:
:: walks back to the visitor seat carrying the cup of coffee she replicated and watches the view screen::

Host CO_McAllister says:
CEO:  We wouldn't want to keep your department out of a job entirely, now would we?  :: grins::

CSO_Rel`Ana says:
XO: I'm going to begin running long-range scans of the system, sir... I'll get back to you on whatever they come up with.

OPS_Li says:
:: Taps on his console and turns to the XO.:: XO: Nothing uncommon on communication channels sir.  Just your typical radio frequency chit-chat, some with limited video sir.

CEO_Mathia says:
XO: No problems seen during our trip but I will have a deeper analysis done once I have a chance sirs.

FCO_Shilos says:
::slows the ship to impulse and maneuvers carefully behind the planet's moon::

FCO_Shilos says:
XO: Aye sir

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