Host Susan says:
Mission Summary 10504.25

Host Susan says:
Arcadia was ordered to watch for an unidentified alien vessel that had been reported in their sector.  The last known course for that vessel, put it in line to pass by Arcadia Station..

Host Susan says:
As the vessel came into rang, their crew made contact.  After several communication attempts, the universal translator was able to translate the alien's language.  The alien crew was asking for permission to dock.

Host Susan says:
The aliens are bi-pedal bovine creatures, they have docked on the station, given permission for the station to send teams aboard their ship and have begun a tour of the station in the company of Executive Officer Martin and Lt.JG. Doole.

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OPS Walker says:
::running OPS and diverting resources to the first contact meeting::

Zoolong says:
::walks just behind Zabbaz::

CEO Lt Hoyt says:
::ridding the lift up to Command::

CEO Lt Hoyt says:
::straightens his uniform and then steps on to the command deck::

FCO Jankara says:
::exits the shuttle area and heads to the nearest turbolift::

CO Regnum says:
::entering Operations, wondering how the tour with our guests is going::

XO Martin says:
::walking with the bovine visitors, and carefully trying to avoid any encounters that might insult them...like crew eating beef burgers...::

CEO Lt Hoyt says:
::looks around at the familiar sights and walks over to the Captain:: CO: Chief Engineer Hoyt reporting for duty sir ::salutes::

CMO Burton says:
::Walking slightly behind Zabbaz::

OPS Walker says:
CO:  Captain, our guests are on the Promenade with Commander Martin.  things seem to be going smoothly.

CTO Mahl says:
::After cleaning up his mess on the floor, decides to walk over to the XO, to see what her and the cow people are doing::

Zoolong says:
::walks next to the CMO following Zabbaz::

CO Regnum says:
CEO: Welcome back Lieutenant, Has your team begun work bring the Nebula up to snuff?

FCO Jankara says:
::enters the lift and orders it to Operations::

CTO Mahl says:
XO: Good day, Ma'am.  

CIV Bodine says:
Zoolong/Zabbaz: Tell me about your world. Do you have Green Hills and Blue Skies, what is your Atmosphere and ecosystem like? And what do your "kind" do for entertainment? ::takes out a PADD for notes::

CEO Lt Hoyt says:
CO: Slowly...I am due to go in there for a check up...

OPS Walker says:
::monitoring station comm’s::

Zoolong says:
CIV: I would think that Zabbaz would tell you that.  ::eyeing the CIV::

XO Martin says:
CTO: Good day to you too, Mr. Mahl, we're giving our guests a tour, if you wish to join us...::smiles::

OPS Walker says:
::adjusts his earpiece and turns his attention to routing housekeeping to the right locations for a state visit::

FCO Jankara says:
::enters Operations and heads to her station::

CTO Mahl says:
XO: I would be delighted.

CEO Lt Hoyt says:
CO: I'll have a status report for you with in the hour

Host Zabbaz says:
CIV: Our world has green streams and hills with blue skies.  There are large number of plant species that thrive in the waters turning them a rich green color.  The atmosphere is thinner there than here.  Here the air is almost heavy.

OPS Walker says:
::text-messages the FCO as she sits down with a cute message::

CIV Bodine says:
::notes that Zoolong Prefers others speak for him, he jots the note down with a mild grunt of acknowledgement then looks over at Zabbaz::

FCO Jankara says:
<Mia Flyrite> ::logs off and leaves the station to JJ::

CEO Lt Hoyt says:
CO: If you'll excuse me Captain...I had better get over there. ::salutes again and walks up to Walker::

CO Regnum says:
CEO: I look forward to your report Lieutenant

FCO Jankara says:
::slides into her seat and logs on::

CO Regnum says:
CEO: Oh and Lieutenant....

CEO Lt Hoyt says:
OPS: Sir...::smiles a little bit:: I have a request to make

Zoolong says:
Zabbaz: Tell them about our wonderful government.

CEO Lt Hoyt says:
::turns around on his feet:: CO:yes sir?

Host Zabbaz says:
CIV: I suppose we must seem odd to your small yet beautiful eyes.  We spend much of our time exploring the hills, fields and caverns of our world.  Music is something we enjoy, though we discovered that during our off world explorations.

CMO Burton says:
Zabbaz: And how long does the average member of your species live?

CO Regnum says:
CEO: Let's not remove ALL of the.... modifications the Conductor put in that thing, some of them may come in useful some day

FCO Jankara says:
::gets the message from Johnny and smiles::

OPS Walker says:
::turns at the sound of Lan's address to him::  CEO:  ::waits for the CO to finish::  Yes, Lan?

CIV Bodine says:
Zabbaz: Make sure you give us exact climate details before you turn in for the day, I am sure Operations and Engineering can accommodate so your more comfortable in your own quarters ::pauses:: Uh ... Umm Eh You do sleep don't you?

CEO Lt Hoyt says:
CO: Understood sir...I'll see what I can do.

Host Zabbaz says:
Zoolong:  You are the diplomat, I leave the politics to you and your brood.

CEO Lt Hoyt says:
OPS: I am gonna need bigger quarters

XO Martin says:
::tilts her head to one side listening to the conversation between the officers and the visitors::

Host Zabbaz says:
CMO: The most fortunate of our species live as long as 50 years.  Most only live an average of 44 years.

OPS Walker says:
::smirks::  CEO:  I'll have you looked after by the end of the week, Lan.  I'll put my alpha crew on it.

Zoolong says:
::lowers her head in submission:: Zabbaz:  Yes my superior leader.

Host Zabbaz says:
CIV: Of course, and unlike others of our kind that we have encountered in our travels, we do not sleep standing up.

CEO Lt Hoyt says:
OPS: Jaz and I came back two more.

CMO Burton says:
Zabbaz: It is not the length of time but the quality of life, which sounds quite rich on your world.

CIV Bodine says:
Zabbaz: Ahh, hiking and Music, many of my favorites as well. It seems we have much in common. ::John smiles wildly suddenly remembering his time back on Geneva as a Counselor and Federation Ambassador feeling most pleased with his current dialogue::

OPS Walker says:
CEO:  I heard.  ::routes a set of low-priority messages::  My regards the family, Lieutenant. ::smiles and turns back to a busy panel::

FCO Jankara says:
::returns the message before setting about her work::

Host Zabbaz says:
<EO_Joe> *CEO* Joe to Hoyt, do you have a moment?

Zoolong says:
::continues to walk with the CIV and just behind Zabbaz::

CO Regnum says:
::listens to the CEO and OPS officer talking and takes a moment for a private reflection on the fact that he doesn't have a family of his own and likely never will::

Host Zabbaz says:
ACTION:  The Zabban ship appears to be powering down on its own.

XO Martin says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Zabbaz: you've encountered others of your own kind on different planets?

OPS Walker says:
::responds to the text message from Jaina and routes traffic around the outer comm circuits::

CTO Mahl says:
::whispers into the XO's ear: XO: Probably cows on other planets.  They sleep standing up.

OPS Walker says:
CO:  Sir, the Zabban ship is powering down on its own.  ::starts to call up panels and displays::

CIV Bodine says:
Zoolong: If .. I where to show you a map of the Alpha Quadrant, could you show me where you call home?

Host Zabbaz says:
XO: Yes, not our exact species, but similar.  I believe the planets' occupants called them cows?

CIV Bodine says:
Zoolong: Your home sounds like a nice place to study, and vacation.

CEO Lt Hoyt says:
OPS: Thank you...let Jankara know...i better get going....got lots work to do.
 
XO Martin says:
::nods a bit at the CTO:: CTO: ::speaking quietly:: I know that, I'd like to know where they found them...before they showed up, I wasn't aware of other.. um.. cows other than on Earth...

OPS Walker says:
CEO:  Don't I know it.  I will.   Peace out, man....  ::keeps typing::

XO Martin says:
Zabbaz: Cows?...Yes, that sounds about right. You would have been on Earth. My home planet, actually. Did you like it? Or were the cities too crowded?

Zoolong says:
CIV: It is a beautiful place to live and it is good for vacations.

CTO Mahl says:
Zabbaz: I believe the word you are thinking of is Cow.  Do you remember where you found these other cows?

OPS Walker says:
::isolates the power grid around the docking bay in case of a power drain that might cascade to the station::

FCO Jankara says:
::checks the flight traffic as she hears Hoyt say her name::

CEO Lt Hoyt says:
::heads for engineering to grab his tool kit::

Host Zabbaz says:
XO: We did not see cities, only a small village.  Though we did meet a few people from that village.  

Host Zabbaz says:
XO: Is it true that people of your world eat cows?

CIV Bodine says:
XO: Commander, I have an idea, Ma'am, they won ge4t a full scope of who we are walking around the station, and talking why don't we just show them, Earth, and Vulcan, and Qro'Nos, and Bajor .. We could show them everything. From the Holodeck. What do you think?

Zoolong says:
::her ears swivel as she listens::

XO Martin says:
::hesitates for a moment before answering, then slowly nods:: Zabbaz: Yes...that is true. Nowadays, most people replicate the meat though, instead of eating the real thing....I hope that doesn’t offend you...

Host Zabbaz says:
ACTION:  The Zabban ship completely shuts down.

FCO Jankara says:
::replies to Johnny and redirects a ship whose flight path brings them too close to the station::

CIV Bodine says:
::cuts in speaking up some:: Zabbaz: NOT anymore ... We don't slaughter Beef anymore, those where darker times .. ::frowns::

Host Zabbaz says:
::nods:: CIV: I understand.

CIV Bodine says:
Zabbaz: You don't mind if I ask what You eat?

CO Regnum says:
OPS: Status report?

Host Zabbaz says:
XO: No, not at all.  Though I would hope that my people would not be chosen to adorn someone’s table.

CO Regnum says:
OPS: Have you found a reason for the drain?

CTO Mahl says:
Zabbaz: You are honored guests.  We would never even think such a thing.

XO Martin says:
::nods:: Zabbaz: Many people are vegetarians now...hmm, it just occurred to me. If you have been to Earth, then, why is it we have not encountered your kind before?

Host Zabbaz says:
CIV:  We eat all types of vegetation.  Some of our kind have begun to small creatures.

Host Zabbaz says:
<OPS> ::tries to isolate the power drain:: CO: Working on it now, Sir.

FCO Jankara says:
::watches as the ship slowly changes course and goes on it's merry way::

Host Zabbaz says:
XO: I was a young one the, on my first journey.  We spoke to few and those we spoke to returned with us.

CIV Bodine says:
::falls back to the CTO and whisper:: CTO: Suppose we should alert the abaridum, see if they have any eatable plants on hand. What if replicated grass don't cut it?

OPS Walker says:
CO:  It's unusual, sir...the power configuration is like it...draws power from living beings.  My guess would be that the Zabban life force is what powers their ship and they're simply moving out of some kind of range.

CMO Burton says:
Zabbaz: Returned to your planet?

CTO Mahl says:
CIV: That would be a good idea, Mr. Bovine.

Host Zabbaz says:
ACTION:  A ship is detected on the fringe of long range sensors.  It appears to be of the same design as the Zabban ship and is coming in at high warp.

CTO Mahl says:
::Looks at the CIV with embarrassment in his eyes:: CIV: sorry, Sir, I meant Mr. Bodine.

CO Regnum says:
OPS: Interesting... is their power source limited to Bovine entities or will it suck energy from us as well, and if so, could this pull of energy endanger our crew if we got too close to their ship?

OPS Walker says:
CO:  Incoming vessel...looks like another Zabban ship in at high warp.

FCO Jankara says:
::sees a ship on sensors and runs it design through the computer::

CO Regnum says:
OPS: On Viewer

OPS Walker says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  ::onscreen::

CO Regnum says:
OPS: Hail them.

Host Zabbaz says:
ACTION:  The incoming ship's course is erratic as if navigation controls have been damaged.

CIV Bodine says:
::glares nearly furious at Mahl:: CTO: Uh, uh. Payback for dragging you along on the last mission I suppose, not funny..

OPS Walker says:
CO:  Our people didn't experience anything bad before.  I'd guess it's specifically tuned to the Zabban life force.

FCO Jankara says:
::hears Johnny report the ship and sighs, closing her scans::

OPS Walker says:
CO/FCO:  I think we have a live one...

OPS Walker says:
::powers the main deflectors and all tractor beams::

CMO Burton says:
Zabbaz: Are the Humanoids still on your home world?

Host Zabbaz says:
::looks at the two sideways and laughs and deep husky laugh that sounds much like a sneeze::

XO Martin says:
::raises eyebrows and looks around:: Zabbaz: Ah, perhaps you'd like some refreshments, there's a vegetarian cafe just this way...

CO Regnum says:
*XO*: Regnum to Commander Martin, please inform our guests that another ship matching theirs is approaching at high warp.

CTO Mahl says:
CIV: No.  If I wanted paybacks, I would have suggested to Zabbaz that you might be a good appetizer. ::grins::

XO Martin says:
*CO* Yes sir ::looks at Zabbaz and the other Zabbans curiously::

CO Regnum says:
OPS: Is there any response to the hail?

OPS Walker says:
CO: No sir.

Host Zabbaz says:
CMO: No, one of them claimed to be a scientist and after a few years they were able to master our ship and left on the mother ship.  We have searched for it since then.

CO Regnum says:
OPS: Hail them again

XO Martin says:
Zabbaz: Apparently there's another Zabban ship approaching the station at high warp....

OPS Walker says:
CO:  Aye, sir...haling on all frequencies...

CIV Bodine says:
::laughs but only for a moment:: CTO: Indeed. ::looks at the Lieutenant as if he has had his quota of leverage for one day::

CO Regnum says:
COM: Zabban Vessel: Zabban Vessel, this is Captain Regnum of Arcadia Station, Your approach pattern is erratic, is there something we can assist you with?

CIV Bodine says:
XO: I think we should ALL go to OPS.

Host Zabbaz says:
XO: Perhaps...it has to be...Could we see this other vessel.

CMO Burton says:
Zabbaz: They stole your mother ship?

XO Martin says:
::nods at CIV:: CIV: Yes, perhaps it would be a good idea. Zabbaz: Please, come along, at the very least you'll get a better view of the action ::smiles::

XO Martin says:
::starts walking towards the nearest lift::

CIV Bodine says:
::leads the way to the nearest lift to Operations::

CO Regnum says:
OPS: Can you confirm if they are receiving us?

Host Zabbaz says:
<Zabban1> COM: Arcadia: You're kidding, we've reached friendly space again?

OPS Walker says:
CO:  Apparently they are...onscreen?

Host Zabbaz says:
::goes quietly with the XO::

Zoolong says:
::follows Zabbaz quietly::

CO Regnum says:
::nods to the OPS officer:: COM: Zabban1: Well it is my hope that you would consider us friendly space. There are a number of members of your species currently touring our station.

OPS Walker says:
CO:  Sir, the scans of that ship are showing human life signs....

CO Regnum says:
OPS: Human?

Host Zabbaz says:
ACTION:  The face that appears on the view screen is human.

OPS Walker says:
::nods at the screen:: CO:  Aye sir, human!

XO Martin says:
*CO* We're returning to Operations, our Zabban guests are coming along as well...may I suggest heightened security...for their safety, of course.

CIV Bodine says:
::waits before the team piles in before he orders the Lift the OPS::

CO Regnum says:
COM: Zabban1: Or correction, it would seem that you are not members of the species touring our station, How is it you came to be aboard a Zabban ship?

Host Zabbaz says:
<Zabban1> COM: Arcadia: Our species?  There are Zabban there?  You must...::communications drop suddenly::

OPS Walker says:
CO:  Sir, I'd suggest that we need to keep the Zabbans out of here for now.  We need to find out why they wouldn’t consider Zabban space friendly space.

CO Regnum says:
OPS: Agreed

OPS Walker says:
CO:  I've lost the signal...seems like a mechanical failure.

OPS Walker says:
CO:  They can hear us.  I can get a tractor lock and bring them in if they can drop from warp, sir!

CO Regnum says:
OPS: Reroute any turbo lifts containing Zabban life signs back to the Promenade, and find a way to discreetly inform our team to bring them somewhere else

Host Zabbaz says:
ACTION:  The Zabban ship drops from warp near the station.

OPS Walker says:
CO:  On it, sir..

OPS Walker says:
:::fingers flying over console and rerouting turbo lifts toward the promenade from a different location:::

CO Regnum says:
COM: Zabban1: Humans on the Zabban vessel, if you can find a way to drop out of warp, we can tractor you to safety..... Never mind, I see you did that already

CIV Bodine says:
::feels the lift change directions the change was not something he expected:: Self: Hmmm

OPS Walker says:
:locks tractors on the ship at full power and is ready to compensate if their inertial dampers are offline::

CIV Bodine says:
Computer: ETA to Operations?

Host Zabbaz says:
ACTION:  Several members of the Zabban party leave the main group and wander off on their own.

Zoolong says:
::scared to leave the side of Zabbaz she decided to remain with him::

CO Regnum says:
OPS: Once they are in range beam the human we were talking to directly to Ops, I need some questions answered

Host Zabbaz says:
XO: How far is this Operations?

OPS Walker says:
*XO*:  Sir, we have prepared code red one VIP facilities on Deck 26 for our honoured visitors.  I will have housekeeping available for meal requests.

OPS Walker says:
CO:  Aye, sir.   Beaming now...  ::activates transporter::

XO Martin says:
::raises her eyebrows, but nods silently to herself, realizing something must have happened:: *OPS* Of course. ::turns and smiles at Zabbaz:: Zabbaz: Ah, change of plans, it seems they've been preparing a special welcoming meal just for you, shall we go?

Host Zabbaz says:
ACTION:  The human from the Zabban ship appears in Operations.

Host Zabbaz says:
<Marshall> ::falls to his knees and kisses the deck plating:: Self: Finally.

OPS Walker says:
::beams supplies into the main brig holding cell and has housekeeping arrange them like a banquet quickly::

Host Zabbaz says:
XO: That would be most welcome

OPS Walker says:
CO:   I have their ship at station-keeping off the port upper pylon.

Host Zabbaz says:
::continues with the XO and her group::

XO Martin says:
::pauses and relises some of the group of Zabbans are missing:: Zabbaz: Ah, perhaps you have a way to contact your other friends? We'd like them to take part as well.

CO Regnum says:
Marshall: Welcome to Arcadia Station, in lieu of whatever you were saying that sounded so urgent let's skip pleasantries for the moment, what were you trying to tell me that I must do?

Host Zabbaz says:
::looks around to see who is missing:: XO: They will join us.

Host Zabbaz says:
<Marshall> CO: You have to keep them on their ship.  If they are allowed to roam free, you'll have people missing.  Oh they'll sweet-talk you and get you to let them talk to people and they'll seem to go willingly.

Host Zabbaz says:
<Marshall>  CO: It's a sham

CO Regnum says:
Marshall: Well it's a bit late for keeping them on the ship, they are in our Promenade at this moment, tell me what exactly you mean

Host Zabbaz says:
<Marshall>  CO: The majority of their ship is cargo hold.

OPS Walker says:
::hears Marshall and starts a full personnel check of the station on internal sensors and via comm beacons::

XO Martin says:
::continues guiding the group to the area of deck 26::

Host Zabbaz says:
<Marshall> CO: They have a way of talking to you, all flattering that makes you want to be near them.  They seem gentle, but they are nothing even remotely close to gentle.  On that ship you took me from are the sole survivors of a party of nearly 800.  We were convinced to go with them.

Host Zabbaz says:
::watches as they go:: CIV: You and your friends should return to our world with us.  You would be treated as kings.

CO Regnum says:
OPS: Are there any humanoid life signs on the Zabban vessel that is docked with us?

OPS Walker says:
CO:  ::shudders::  18.

CO Regnum says:
Marshall: And what do they do with the humanoids they capture? Use them as slaves?

XO Martin says:
::smiles carefully:: Zabbaz: perhaps...but, let's enjoy the meal first, sound alright?

CIV Bodine says:
::starts to wonder where the rest of Zabbaz people are:: Zabbaz: can you call your crew and our guests to the party please. They seem to have dispersed themselves, probably exploring no doubt. ::smiles::

CO Regnum says:
OPS: Any of them have comm badges on?

Host Zabbaz says:
<Marshall> CO: They kept saying they were looking for friends and wanted us to go with them.  They were looking for food.

OPS Walker says:
CO:  No, sir.  

CO Regnum says:
OPS: Can we get a lock on them?

OPS Walker says:
CO:   Yes, sir!  :initiates transport to sickbay::

OPS Walker says:
Marshall:  You mean they eat us, don't you.

Host Zabbaz says:
<Marshall> ::nods:: OPS: Yes, they eat us.

Zoolong says:
::standing with Zabbaz::

Host Zabbaz says:
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