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USS Andromeda
”First Contact” Part XI

Starring 
Janne Nikula as Captain Sketek Zhnirev
Amy Bennet as Commander Trial Martin
Miika Nikula as Commander Senek Zhnirev
Jack Farfri as Commander Ray Durron
Nuno Cruz as Lieutenant Commander Rie-mann Z’heta
 James Van Hoyweghen as Lieutenant Tal’el Jordain 
 PJ Chapman as Lieutenant J.G. Phillipe Joseph Capulette
 Casey Hare as Lieutenant J.G. Larn Kostra
 Scott Boggs as Ensign Spike Angelus Laredo 
And...
John McDermott as Melodian President Windwalker, CEO Gears, Captain Marshall and himself

Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "First Contact" 10307.06
OPS_Capulette says:
::At OPS scanning the Athena::
CNS_Jordain says:
::in his quarters having some earl gray::
CMO_Kostra says:
::In sickbay doing paperwork::
XO_Martin says:
::Just coming out of her quarters, brushing of a bit of fluff from her uniform, and heading for the nearest Turbolift::
CTO_Senek says:
::At tactical::
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: When will we get the technology from the Melodians?
FCO_Durron says:
::Working at a convenient engineering station but keeping an eye on Lureng at the Helm::
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: The wormhole is beginning to contract upon itself.
FCO_Durron says:
CO: I was led to understand that they were transporting it along with crews to work it presently sir.
CNS_Jordain says:
*CO* Captain the small emergency before has been cleared up and myself and the doc are at your disposal.
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: Very well.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Sir, the wormhole is beginning to close.
XO_Martin says:
::Enters the Turbolift and orders it to the bridge::
Host CO_Sketek says:
OPS: Understood. *CNS* Please report to the bridge with CMO.
Host MelodianPresident says:
COM: USS Andromeda: We are ready for the exchange.
CNS_Jordain says:
*CO* Aye sir  *CMO* Doc, We need to report on the bridge.
FCO_Durron says:
::Glances at the CO:: OPS: are we ready to beam down the supplies?
CMO_Kostra says:
*CNS* Understood. Meet you there.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Walks out of Sickbay, heads for TL::
OPS_Capulette says:
FCO: Aye, sir.
CNS_Jordain says:
::Walks out of his quarters and sees the doc exit sickbay::
CMO_Kostra says:
CNS: Oh, hey.
CMO_Kostra says:
CNS: Didn't realize your quarters were so close to Sickbay.
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: My quarters and office are next to sickbay
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: The event horizon of the wormhole begins to flash with brilliant rainbow colors as it absorbs local debris into itself in a swirling black hole type phenomena.
FCO_Durron says:
COM: President: We are as well.
XO_Martin says:
:: The Turbolift comes to a stop, and she steps out, a PADD now in hand, reviewing what been happening in her absence::
OPS_Capulette says:
::Thinks to self; "Ooh, pretty colors"::
CMO_Kostra says:
CNS: Okay, I just thought it was your office. My quarters are on another deck. Not that I get to sleep that much these days.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Enters TL with CNS::
CNS_Jordain says:
CPU: Bridge.
CNS_Jordain says:
CMO: I hade my quarters transferred here to make it easy to go from one room to the other ::exit Turbolift on the bridge::
Host ACTDJohnSea says:
Action: The Andromeda and the Melodians exchange supplies.
XO_Martin says:
::Looks up from the PADD and sees the captain and other members of the crew on the bridge:: all/CO: First officer reporting and returning for duty, sir!
CMO_Kostra says:
::As he walks onto bridge:: CNS: Not a bad idea.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO/FCO: Supplies are being transferred.
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO: Welcome back, Commander.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Counselor reporting for duty captain ::sits down in his chair::
FCO_Durron says:
CO: with your permission I will beam down to the Athena with the Melodian equipment and get ready sir.
CMO_Kostra says:
CO: CMO reporting as ordered, sir. ::heads to bridge med station::
XO_Martin says:
::Nods and smiles:: CO: thank you sir ::takes a seat in her chair and continues to review the PADD::
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: Permission granted.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
CO: With your permission my crew and I will return to the Athena.
Host CO_Sketek says:
Marshall: Permission granted.
FCO_Durron says:
OPS: Beam myself and the equipment to the Athena.
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Nods to the counselor::
FCO_Durron says:
Marshall: See you aboard sir.
OPS_Capulette says:
FCO: Aye sir.
Host Captain_Marshall says:
::Spins on his black leather boots and enters the Turbolift with his Blue uniform clad First Officer::
Host Captain_Marshall says:
FCO: Yes, thank you
CMO_Kostra says:
::Brings up paperwork on duty station computer.. continues work::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Materializes in the engineering section of the Athena and starts unpacking the Melodian equipment quite impressed with the quality::
CNS_Jordain says:
::Is still changing security codes to his personal files on holodeck::
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO/CNS/CMO: Since the lifting operation of the Athena appears to be proceeding fine, you could go to an away team to continue the evaluation of Melodians for Federation membership.
CTO_Senek says:
::Notices that the beam down of Athena's crew is proceeding smoothly::
CMO_Kostra says:
::Stands up:: CO: Aye, sir.
XO_Martin says:
::Nods at the CO and stands from her seat:: CO: Of course, sir
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: Aye sir ::finishes work and gets up::
CMO_Kostra says:
::Enters TL, waits for others::
Host Athena_CEO_Gears says:
::Begins ignition sequence of impulse engines:: <noise> Wurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, click , click..........clunck gurggle
FCO_Durron says:
@::Runs a tricorder over one of the Melodian modules getting detailed readings of it and simple step by step installation instructions and sets to work at once::
XO_Martin says:
::Enters the TL, and waits for the CNS to enter last::
CNS_Jordain says:
::Enters the TL with the Doc and the XO::
CMO_Kostra says:
XO: Ma'am, it's nice to meet you. Lt. J.G. Larn Kostra, Chief Medical Officer.
XO_Martin says:
::Orders the Turbolift to the appropriate deck and nods at the CMO:: CMO: pleased to meet you too, Commander Trial Martin, Executive Officer.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Looks up at the engine's sound:: Self: well we have some work to do today.
FCO_Durron says:
@::looks at Melodian devices and quickly goes about installing the first one after running a quick set of tests on it.::
CMO_Kostra says:
*OPS* Would you mind letting the Melodians know we're coming down? I don't think they're aware yet.
Host Athena_CEO_Gears says:
::Tries again, turns ignition dial:: <Noise> Whurrrrrrrrrrrrr........sputter,...........click, click..........sputter.....ghastly wrenching sound followed by smoke.
XO_Martin says:
::Steps off the TL and heads for the transporter room, giving the order to beam the team down when she enters::
OPS_Capulette says:
*CMO* Indeed, I'll take care of that.
Host CO_Sketek says:
*FCO* What is the current status of the lifting operation? Do you need any assistance from Andromeda or the bridge officers?
CNS_Jordain says:
::Enters after the XO::
CMO_Kostra says:
::Follows CNS::
CNS_Jordain says:
::Gets on the transporter pad and waits to be beamed down::
OPS_Capulette says:
COM: Melodian Planet: MelodianPresident: Sir, at this time an evaluation party is beaming to your planet.
XO_Martin says:
::Steps onto the transporter pad and nods at the transporter room chief to beam them down as soon as the Doc and CNS have stepped up::
FCO_Durron says:
@*CO*: I don't know about how the impulse..::Coughs on smoke::..I'll get back to you.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Steps up to pad::
Host CO_Sketek says:
*FCO* Understood. I am only pointing out that we can offer assistance if necessary.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Rushes over to Gears:: Gears: That did not...::cough::...sound healthy.
Host Athena_CEO_Gears says:
::Kicks ignition panel:: (wham)  Aloud: Come on, girl do it for me, who's your buddy? ::pats console and turns key:: Whurrrrrrrrr, sputter........gurgle,  fdfmdofmdofm, *spark* , eorijeroiejroe *SPARK*   .........Thick Black Smoke............VROMM (Main Impulse Ignition!!!!).
Host Athena_CEO_Gears says:
FCO: ::big smile:: Aloud: She loves me.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Smiles:: Gears: what a lady.
XO_Martin says:
::TCMolecules beams the team down to the planet::
FCO_Durron says:
@Gears: could you spare  a couple of your engineers to help with the anti-gravity units?
Host Athena_CEO_Gears says:
FCO: Absolutely, the ice will begin to melt around the hull now, you will need to go outside onto the hull and attach them.
CNS_Jordain says:
$::Materializes on the surface::
XO_Martin says:
$::Materializes along side the CNS and CMO on the planet, and takes a look around, not having been here before::
FCO_Durron says:
@Gears: ok I have two of them set up.  just need to strap them on.  I am going to keep working on the others. than I have to head up to the bridge.
Host Melodian President says:
XO: Welcome to our planet.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Quickly goes to work on the other anti-gravity modules.::
XO_Martin says:
$::Smiles:: MelodianPresident: It is nice to be here, and I'm pleased to meet you, sir.
Host Athena_CEO_Gears says:
Action: The Athena crew begin cleaning up the interior of the ship, connecting junctions and preparing the ship for liftoff.
CMO_Kostra says:
::Looks around, having not been in a diplomatic party on Melodia yet::
Host MelodianPresident says:
XO: How can I help you?
CNS_Jordain says:
$::Stands next to the XO::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Pulls two of the units out of their packaging and begins running diagnostic tests::
XO_Martin says:
$MelodianPresident: We are an evaluation team, to evaluate Melodia for membership to the United Federation of Planets.
CMO_Kostra says:
$::Wonders at the reason for a doctor on a diplomatic evaluation mission, wisely keeps his mouth shut::
Host Athena_CEO_Gears says:
::Watching the main impulse engines charge the batteries and phasers with a smile:: Action: Lights and computer consoles all over the Athena jump to life as the engines begin to supply power.
FCO_Durron says:
@*CO*:I could use a hand unpacking these Melodian devices sir.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CTO/OPS: Beam down to help the FCO and others.
Host CO_Sketek says:
*FCO* I'm sending the CTO and OPS down there.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::Gets up from OPS and walks to the Turbolift, waits for CTO::
FCO_Durron says:
@*CO* Acknowledged
Host MelodianPresident says:
CNS: Very interesting what do you wish to know?
CTO_Senek says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::Goes to Turbolift, Orders the Turbolift to a transporter room::
OPS_Capulette says:
::Steps into Turbolift with CTO::
OPS_Capulette says:
::Turbolift stops, exits and heads to Transporter Room::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Turns on the four units he has ready now and than lifts them and holds them steady in a small formation than turns them off.::
CMO_Kostra says:
$MelodianPresident: Sir, might I ask about your governmental system? How is the voice of the people heard?
CTO_Senek says:
::Enters the Transporter Room and steps on a pad::
OPS_Capulette says:
TC Molecules: Mix it up, Molecules, to the Athena team. ::Steps onto Transporter Pad::
Host TCMolecules says:
Aloud: Shaken, not stirred, ::snickers and beams the CTO and OPS to the Athena::
CTO_Senek says:
@::Materializes on the Athena, near to the FCO::
FCO_Durron says:
@OPS/CTO: I need to have all of these devices unpacked and prepared than we need to attach them to the outside of the Athena before to much of the ice melts.
Host MelodianPresident says:
CMO: The People are represented by a Senate and a duly elected President as the Executive
OPS_Capulette says:
@::Materializes next to FCO on the Athena:: FCO: Ok. ::Begins unpacking all of these devices::
CMO_Kostra says:
$MelodianPresident: What kind of political parties do you have?
CTO_Senek says:
@FCO: Understood. ::Gets to work::
XO_Martin says:
$::Taking notes on a PADD for future reference::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Watches the CTO and OPS get to work with the help of some the Athena's engineers::
CNS_Jordain says:
$::Is making a visual evaluation of the people around::
Host MelodianPresident says:
CMO: Our people tend to vote politically at the center, but there are both liberal and conservative wings, the conservatives are against alien involvements, and any treaty would have to be ratified by the Senate.  We have only recently achieved world government due to the Klingon technology actually.
CTO_Senek says:
@::Marvels at some of the ingenious devices of the Melodians::
OPS_Capulette says:
@::Notes the interesting construction of the Melodian Anti-Grav units::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Pulls out a fifth of the devices and runs a quick diagnostic on it than sets it with the others that are ready.::
CMO_Kostra says:
MelodianPresident: At least you've managed that. I know of many races who have been much more advanced without forming a world government. I applaud your peoples' efforts. ::looks at CNS to continue, doesn't want to take over::
FCO_Durron says:
@Gears: We are well under way to having these unpacked.  It might be time to set a few up.
XO_Martin says:
$::Raises her eyebrows at the past comment about the Klingon technology, finding the fact intriguing, and records it on her PADD::
Host Athena_CEO_Gears says:
FCO: Please proceed, you can use the docking hatches to gain access to the outer part of the hull, the impulse engines have melted much of the ice, and the warp engines are on, and heating up.
CNS_Jordain says:
$President:  Sir, may I ask what the status of your military is at this very moment?
Host MelodianPresident says:
CNS: Our Military is organized into legions of 5,000 per legion.
FCO_Durron says:
@CTO: Get an enviro suit on. OPS: Continue unpacking.
Host MelodianPresident says:
XO: What are the benefits of Federation membership?
OPS_Capulette says:
@FCO: Aye, sir. ::Keeps unpacking::
CTO_Senek says:
@::Finds a fitting suit and puts it on::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Quickly heads for the nearest environmental suit storage locker secures a suit and puts it on::
XO_Martin says:
$President: Continuous support will always be provided, whether it is food and supplies, or military support when your planet is under attack
CTO_Senek says:
@::Takes the equipment with him and heads for the hatches::
Host MelodianPresident says:
XO: What kind of technological sharing can we expect?
FCO_Durron says:
@*CTO*: Turn on five of the devices and string them together than head out on the port side of the hull and place them every 40meters.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Quickly connects five of the anti-grav devices and heads for the starboard hatch::
Host Athena_CEO_Gears says:
Action: The wormhole silently closes with little fanfare.
CTO_Senek says:
@::Starts attaching the devices to the hull::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Heads out the hatch and begins attaching the devices::
Host CO_Sketek says:
*FCO* What's the status of the lifting operation?
FCO_Durron says:
@*OPS* when you have unpacked ten more transport five to the cto and five to myself::
OPS_Capulette says:
@*FCO* Aye, sir. I have eight done at the moment, I will transport five of them in a few seconds.
Host Athena_CEO_Gears says:
Action: The ice above the Athena begins to slowly melt away, and the sun finally peaks through and reflects off the hull exposing the main saucer section and the starboard warp engine to the air for the first time in  75 years.
XO_Martin says:
$Pres: Once the federation accepts your membership, all of our technology libraries would available to you
FCO_Durron says:
@*CO* Proceeding. We have unpacked nearly fifty percent of the anti-grav devices and the Athena is nearly clear of ice sir.
CTO_Senek says:
@::Checks that the devices are in proper working order::
OPS_Capulette says:
@::Transports Five Anti-Grav units to the FCO and five to the CTO::
FCO_Durron says:
@::Checks devices and picks up the second group::
Host CO_Sketek says:
*FCO* Understood.
FCO_Durron says:
@*CTO* try to attach the next five to the port warp engine.
CTO_Senek says:
@::Gets the new devices, checks them and heads for the port warp engine:: FCO: Aye.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Turns on the devices and uses them to get to the starboard nacelle and than begins attaching them at the same space as before::
CTO_Senek says:
@::Keeps working on the anti-grav units::
CNS_Jordain says:
$president: Do you have trade agreements with other races nearby or even contacts?
Host MelodianPresident says:
CNS: No, you are our first contact with any other race.
CNS_Jordain says:
$President: And have you colonized another planet or is this the only one you inhabit?
FCO_Durron says:
@::Attaches the last of this string and awaits the next set::
XO_Martin says:
$::Continues the note-taking, listening with interest::
Host MelodianPresident says:
CNS: We have colonized the 5th planet in this system with the use of our Sun Ships.
CNS_Jordain says:
$President: Do they have a government of themselves?
FCO_Durron says:
@::Gets the last set of A-grav devices and quickly attaches them to the saucer section::
FCO_Durron says:
@*CTO* Attach final set to saucer section.
CTO_Senek says:
@::Gets the last set::
CTO_Senek says:
@::Heads for the saucer section and starts attaching the devices::
CTO_Senek says:
@*FCO* I'm almost done now.
FCO_Durron says:
@*CTO*: Head in when you are done.
Host CO_Sketek says:
*XO* I hope that you have gained some insight in your away team but I ask you to return to Andromeda.
XO_Martin says:
$*CO* of course captain, we'll wrap this up and be on our way then
FCO_Durron says:
@::Sets the last a-grav device than heads in the nearest hatch and quickly gets out of the environmental suit.::
CTO_Senek says:
@::Finishes attaching the devices and gets back to the Athena::
Host CO_Sketek says:
*FCO* Are you close to finishing your operation?
FCO_Durron says:
@*OPS*: See what you can do to help Gears.
FCO_Durron says:
@*CO* Yes sir. just need to turn this stuff on and we are out of here
OPS_Capulette says:
@*FCO* Aye, sir. ::Approaches CEO_Gears:: Gears: Is there anything I can do to assist you?
FCO_Durron says:
@::Heads for the bridge at a jog.::
Host MelodianPresident says:
CNS: No, we are in complete harmony with them as they are a part of our world.
XO_Martin says:
$::Smiles:: President: That’s nice to hear.
CNS_Jordain says:
$President: I see. Thank you for this information but just one last question sir.  What is your population of both worlds?
XO_Martin says:
$President: I do believe we have enough information for a thorough evaluation, thank you for taking the time to answer our questions.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Arrives on the bridge:: Marshal: Sir. Commander Durron reporting for duty.
OPS_Capulette says:
@*FCO* Will you be needing my help on the Athena's bridge?
XO_Martin says:
$President: Oh, of course, population, ::laughs lightly:: I almost forgot CNS: go ahead.
Host CO_Sketek says:
*FCO* I would appreciate if you returned to Andromeda because we have things to do here.
Host MelodianPresident says:
CNS: The colony world is 400.
CNS_Jordain says:
$President: And this planet sir?
FCO_Durron says:
@*CO*:Sir captain Marshall is without a helmsman and asked me to pilot the Athena off the planet. I will return as soon as that is completed. sir.
Host CO_Sketek says:
*FCO* Understood.
Host MelodianPresident says:
CNS: We are a race of 7 Billion People
FCO_Durron says:
@*OPS*: if Gears doesn’t need your help head back to the Andromeda and stand by to tractor the Athena in the event of an unforeseen emergency.
CNS_Jordain says:
$::Is a bit shocked by the numbers:: President: Indeed, thank your sir. That will be all ::nods at the XO::
XO_Martin says:
$President: Quite the number ::smiles;: as I said before, thank you for taking the time to answer our questions.
OPS_Capulette says:
@*FCO* Aye, sir. *CO* At this time I'm going to return to the ship with your permission, sir.
FCO_Durron says:
@::Heads for the empty helmsman's seat than toggles a button on his tricorder to activate the anti-grav devices.
Host CO_Sketek says:
*OPS* Permission granted.
Host MelodianPresident says:
Action: The Athena is successfully returned to orbit and the crew meet in the BR to discuss Melodian Membership.
OPS_Capulette says:
@*TCMolecules* Beam me up, Chiefy.
CNS_Jordain says:
::In the Briefing room::
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: Welcome to this meeting. Here we will discuss whether we should recommend Melodians as a new member to the United Federation of Planets.
OPS_Capulette says:
::Seated at the middle of the table in the Briefing Room::
FCO_Durron says:
::Is seated near the Captain::
CMO_Kostra says:
::Sitting next to CNS::
XO_Martin says:
::Hands the CO the PADD of notes she compiled on the planet:: CO: these are the notes I took during our discussion with the president of the planet - they seem rather promising, for membership status, in my own opinion.
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: The most important question is the prime directive.
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO: Thank you.
Host CO_Sketek says:
::Continues:: All: Usually we can accept new members after they have developed warp drive.
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: However, this case is not so easy to answer.
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: They based their technology on the Klingon technology, managed to base their own warp drive on that technology, and cause a planet-wide radiation poisoning.
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: Opinions?
XO_Martin says:
CO: they seem to have been able to handle their advancement quite well - at least for a race that did it so quickly - 75 years is not a very long time.
CMO_Kostra says:
CO: Sir, I recommend waiting. We've seen what they did with warp drive. If we give them our tech libraries, who knows what kind of mistakes they'll make with all that new information? I say we send a diplomatic team to observe the Melodians, at least for a few more years, before we rashly make a decision.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CMO: On the other hand, one can make the argument that without the Federation they can't have any assistance with the problems they will encounter. Without Andromeda, the radiation poisoning would have lead to disastrous consequences.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: All the more reason to be observed by Federation Diplomats.
XO_Martin says:
CO: Indeed, if they have membership, then they can ask advice before they make more decisions that lead to mistake - or they could even ask for help.
CNS_Jordain says:
All: I agree with the Doc, it is to soon for them.  They need to be observed some more.
CMO_Kostra says:
CO: I agree with OPS. We can watch, and help, if needed, but there's no pressing reason to open up our entire resources to them.
Host CO_Sketek says:
FCO: What is your opinion?
XO_Martin says:
CO: I suppose whether they get membership or not, they could have help available to them, in the form of advice or aid, whichever they choose
Host CO_Sketek says:
XO: Yes, that is correct.
FCO_Durron says:
CO: I find that the Melodian population in general dose not trust or understand the new technologies save the scientists who developed it.
CMO_Kostra says:
All: We could offer to make them a Protectorate. That would give them all the aid they needed, with the protection of the Federation as well as time to adapt fully to their situation.
CNS_Jordain says:
All: I say let us help them if they need it and evaluate them again in a few years
FCO_Durron says:
CO: and as such I do not think that the population as a whole are prepared for federation intervention.
Host CO_Sketek says:
CMO: I don't think that shows them much respect.
OPS_Capulette says:
CO: With all due respect, they didn't respect us in a fair amount, sir. Not wholly.
CMO_Kostra says:
CO: On the contrary, sir. I think it shows that we are willing to help them, and eventually make them a member. If I'm not mistaken, the Vulcans did something similar for Earth before they allowed humans to access all of Vulcan's technology.
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: Personally I think that it might be best to leave them as a sovereign planet but establish close diplomatic relations, if they agree.
XO_Martin says:
CO: I can agree with that
Host CO_Sketek says:
CMO: That was before the Federation. I'm not sure everyone would agree it was the proper way to do things.
CMO_Kostra says:
CO: Of course sir. I also agree with your opinion of the situation.
Host CO_Sketek says:
All: Unless there are any objections, I will not recommend the Melodians as a new member of the Federation. I will recommend diplomatical contacts and limited cooperation, but no membership.
CNS_Jordain says:
CO: I agree
Host MelodianPresident says:
Action: The Federation Council accepts the CO's recommendation.
Host MelodianPresident says:
End USS Andromeda "First Contact" 10307.06