USS Pandora Mission Transcript 11410.31

USS Pandora Cast of Characters
Position	Character	Player	Present	Excused	
CO	Captain John J Adams	Bob Baldwin			
SC	Captain Satok Z Marek	Pablo Delsaglio			
XO	Commander Gaeb	Gabriel Marceau			
FCO	Ensign Gordon H Banks	Gerry Brinkman			
OPS	Lieutenant Xara Xetani	Julie Léger			
CTO	Lieutenant D’ghor Rustazh	Gilles Léger			
TO	VACANT				
CSO	Lieutenant (jg.) Vertan Trix	Steven Weller			
SO	VACANT				
CEO	Ensign Running Horse	Lynda Anderson	Absent	No	
EO	VACANT				
CMO	VACANT				
MO	VACANT				
CNS	VACANT				

USS Pandora 11410.31

The Pandora Away Team has returned to the ship, but the situation continues to develop.  The crew now has been called to a Briefing to discuss the situation.

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FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: siting at the helm monitoring position ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: in Ready Room, awaiting 2100 hours to head to Briefing Room ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: at a secondary station, working on his report and monitoring the planet communications ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Logging out of Science 1 while going over report of what's going on with the planet. ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: sitting at her console, monitoring ships systems, waiting on meeting time. ::
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: leaves tactical heading towards the briefing room and grunts still thinking about 'IqnaH QaD politicians ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: sees the time, gets up, heads out of Ready Room and on to Briefing Room ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: sends reminder to all senior staff of the briefing and heads towards the briefing room behind the CO ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: rises and follows the CO to the briefing room ::
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: sits down at the table in the back of the briefing room ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: one final review of the comms before getting up and head towards the Briefing Room ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: finds a chair and seats himself so he can see the doors ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Grabs PADD and walks to Briefing Room. ::  Metron: Keep an eye on what the heck is going on down there.
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
:: look at the senior staff leaving the bridge, wait for all positions to be filled in by relief officers and then heads to the briefing room ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: heads to the Captain's seat in the Briefing Room ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: acknowledges the staff as they come in ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: enters briefing room, places PADDs on the table and takes her seat. ::
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: reviews the scans on his tablet ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: sits quietly, observing the other officers as they arrive ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: stands up and hurries to the Briefing Room, enters it and looks for an empty chair ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Finds a seat and opens a link between PADD and sensors. ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: takes a seat and nods to the rest of the Staff.... definitely they look calm but the tense atmosphere can be clearly perceived ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
::looks out the window and notes relative position in space::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: looks first to the FCO :: FCO: Ensign, are we still in a secured position from the Reichans?
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: Captain, I've got my Social Science expert watching the events on the surface.
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: nods to the anxious Science Officer ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO: Our overall status Commander?
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO:  Yes sir.  We're holding position about 40 billion KM from the planet behind a gas giant.
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: We all made it back to the Pandora and for now we seem that we are in no immediate danger.
CO_Capt_Adams :
FCO: Excellent. Help keep an eye out on their planet and that ship.
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: Even if they decide to attack us our defenses are far superior than their weapons.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CSO: What's the status as best as can be assessed at the moment. And, anything on that massive blackout?
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: I think our main concern should be that nearby planet they seem intent on invading.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO:  Yes, sir.  :: smiles, since he had been waiting for that ::
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: mumbles in his head :: Self: Simply throw a few asteroids down on the planet.... that'll stop ‘em.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: We could just outrun them if we needed to.  They seem, if my original host's mind is right, to be mustering for war.  Civil war.  Blackout wasn't a loss of power, it was simply shutting down of the lights.  Blackout.
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO: Agreed. They need to settle their own arguments, but I won't stand by if they decide on aggression towards the Treint.
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: perks his perky ears ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CSO:  That makes sense, Lieutenant.  Been in a few scrapes like that.  Can't hit what they can't see kind of thing.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: lifts her eyebrow and grins at the CTO ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO:  sir, I think we can keep an eye on their orbital traffic on that score.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CTO: Do we have enough intel gathering from here, or do we need to help out the sci-guys with a probe?
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: We're close enough we could watch them with telescopes, probe wouldn't add much.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO:  And I don't think they can detect our sensor sweeps either.  At least those orbital vessels didn't seem to.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO: We can never have enough intelligence Sir. I can send a few probes around the planet to gather as much information as possible.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CSO/CTO: Okay, but don't hesitate to speak up if more assets are needed. I'm sure the Chief (Tac) would like to shoot something at somebody...
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
FCO/ CO: Agreed.  I don't think they can detect much.  And yes sir, I will let you know.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: chuckles at the CO's remark ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: I'm interested in your perspective Lieutenant.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO: We could relay their communications to our ship Sir. But... I prefer just to drop some asteroids on the planet and save our energy for real fighting.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO:  Well Sir, as far as communications are concerned, I am hearing basically 2 sides preparing for civil war.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: smirks and shakes his head at the CTO's comment ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO/CTO: Keeping in mind the recent events... well.. a Tactical Officer always feels that way... and I am speaking as a former Tactical Officer... however, prudence is the key in this situation
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Looks at CTO. ::  CTO: It would be more efficient to just use a few Photon torpedo volleys if the Captain thought it was a way to go.
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: looks over to Captain Marek :: SC: You look like you've got something going on in that Vulcan mind of yours Captain?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO:  The messages from the Treint are basically the same as they have been since we entered this system.
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: Not a logical conclusion or remark, Captain... Just some random thoughts that still need to be put together in a coherent sequence...
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO:  There is a General Mirfak who is supporting Fratoo and calling for Misran to step down.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
ALL:  I have a question about that - what do we know about the Treint?

CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: grunts :: CSO: A waste of torpedoes.... for those glob flies Lieutenant. At any rate.... that option is just wishful thinking.
CO_Capt_Adams :
SC: Lay them out Captain, we need to come up with a plan here.
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: My only concern is that we should avoid at all cost to get involved again in this civil war outbreak...
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: And I would suggest to investigate a bit more the political background of this society before making any decision... Still we do not know whom are the... let's say "good guys" here... and if there are any good guys at all.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
All: What about Fratoo?  I mean if we weren't here this coup probably wouldn't have happened...yet.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO:  All we know is that they are a primitive culture, capable of radio waves and they are amphibians.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
FCO:  They are about two light years away.  Amphibians, world is rich in resources.  Seem to be a bit lax in their technology push but Metron thinks it's because they don't need it.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
ALL:  and are the Treint aware of our presence here?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO:  Not yet.
CO_Capt_Adams :
All: And we need to keep it that way
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
FCO: Not likely.  They are using light speed energy and so forth, even if they had strong enough telescopes our "light" won't reach them for a couple years.
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO/All: If cosmetic surgery to mask ourselves... I would even suggest some sort of undercover operative on the surface... just to get first-hand knowledge of their situation and what caused it...
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: nods ::  All:  That means we have to keep it that way.  I'm guessing that the two cultures don't know about each other just yet?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO:  Oh, they know about each other alright Ensign.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
SC: If we were to do that it would take some serious work.  They aren't bipedal after all.
CO_Capt_Adams :
SC: I'm not sure Leonard McCoy could pull off a cosmetic surgery that could make humanoids look like insectoids..... and he was one of the best.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
OPS:  How so, Lieutenant?  Are they communicating?
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO/CSO: That's precisely my point... Anyway we still have our surveillance technology, so let's use it.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO:  The Treints have picked up the messages that were being sent by the Reichans and vice versa, but no actual communication has occurred yet.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CSO: So, is there any possible hope of salvaging this First Contact, or should we just pull out and move on?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO:  And, the being known as Misran on the Reichan planet, wants to invade the Treint and expose them to the "glory" of the Reichan technology.

FCO_Ens_Banks :
OPS:  Okay, that clarifies things.  So...does this mean we're playing a big game of keep away where the two cultures are concerned?  I mean - one group are insectiform, and the others are amphibians - that can't go well...
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: In my opinion?  We could try and talk them down, let Fratoo's supporters know there is help out here if they are willing to accept.  But in Prime Directive terms I don't know how much is allowed.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO: Agreed.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CSO:  With respect, sir, I'm not sure the prime directive applies at this point.  We've already made contact by invitation.  
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Personally Sir, my only concern is for the amphibians at this point.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: Still trying to determine how much support Misran has.  Maybe he would lose support if people knew what really happened?
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
FCO: Agreed, but affecting them and pushing them towards the leader we want...different levels.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CSO: We're already walking a tightrope here. But, this whole situation is relatively new. I think that calls for a bit more patience and a very watchful eye. I don't think it legitimate at this point to "choose sides," nor should we do that regardless....  Although, I'm pretty sure that there's a lot of examples in the data files.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: Yes sir.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
ALL:  I'm thinking we don't want to get in the middle of a knife fight, it isn't good for anyone.  But maybe we can try to be a force of truth.  We DO have the ability to commandeer airwaves, and the population already knows about us.  We could put Lieutenant Trix's theory to the test.
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: A very legitimate concern that is.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO:  As I said Sir, as long as they don’t invade the Treints, their civil dispute is just that and we have no place in it.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO: Perhaps we could use Klingon diplomatic tactics Sir.... take the two opposing parties... lock them in a room together and the one who comes out alive.... wins.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO:  The thing is Sir, how are we supposed to stand guard for what could be years.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: chuckles aloud ::  CTO:  Only if we can bring a plague of frogs, sir.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CTO: That is something we could do.  All we'd need to do is...wait, that might not fit the Prime Directive...
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO/OPS: I tend to think in the same way as Lieutenant Xetani, Captain.
CO_Capt_Adams :
FCO: If we do get in the middle of it, I think we'd be bringing a nuclear warhead to that knife fight.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
All: The Treint, they do know they are not alone even if they don't have Warp Capability.  Is it allowed to let them know we are here, warn them of what might be coming?
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: I'm afraid the only thing we can do is position the ship halfway to the other system and intercept anything attempting to go through

CO_Capt_Adams :
All: We won't be staying here for years, but I think we can stay a bit longer.... at least to see if the more reasonable heads gain an upper hand
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO:  I know, sir - but we also have the ability to hijack those missiles and neutralize them if need be.  I hacked their CNC protocols with ease, and the nuclear weapons guidance systems.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO:  Not according to the Prime Directive we can't.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Nods. ::  OPS: I was hoping I was missing something on it.
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO: Agreed on that. 
FCO: Begin plotting a course that will take us to a good point between the two systems.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO:  On the other hand....if they were to hear one of OUR transmissions and reply to it, then we could do something.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO:  Aye, Captain.  :: nods ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
OPS:  Lieutenant, I might have an idea about that.  We should talk later.  
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
OPS: Would take some time to travel there.  But only if we sent it from here.  If we got closer...
CO_Capt_Adams :
SC: Your opinion on trying to regain communications with Fratoo?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO:  Of course Ensign.
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CTO: Did we get any schematics on their ships, to better disable them if we need without risking blowing them up in the process.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
XO: A simple tractor beam could knock those vehicles and weapons off course Sir. Inertia... works rather well.
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: ::with a concern look:: Although I am worried about him, I am afraid that due to the present situation... we only should answer their attempt of communication with us, and only in terms of humanitarian assistant...
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO:  My thoughts exactly Lieutenant.  And if we happened to send out a probe for purely explorational purposes....:: let's the words hang in the air ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO:  Sir, the communications we have are that Misran says he has Fratoo in custody.
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO: Good point, Commander. I think we almost lost track of their new ship in all this.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
OPS:  Well, we DO need to collect planetary data on BOTH cultures.  We should probably use subspace-capable probes because of the distances involved...:: smiles ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
All: What exactly is the status of information on that ship of theirs? Did anyone remember to do a bit of spying on them for those schematics?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO:  I like the way you’re thinking Ensign.  :: smiles ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO:  Sir, Like I said, I hacked their CNC.  I would guess their schematics might be in that data somewhere.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO: Sir.... their technology is primitive. We can push their ships and weapons out of the way with tractor beams. Simple inertia will do the rest.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO:  Actually Sir, I'm sure we should have sensor reading of them as I was using my tricorder when we first arrived. :: smiles ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: taps controls on hi PADD ::  CTO/OPS:  Datalink sent to both of you, sirs.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: Chief D'Ghor is right, fairly simple technology compared to us.  Their prototype worked, but I doubt it has enough range to be a threat to them now.  Adds a few months to the threat time table at least I'd guess.
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: looks around for an Engineering rep ::  All: Somebody send whatever schematics in those data files and make sure I get a complete analysis.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO:  Sir, permission to go plot that course and get us to that midpoint? :: smiles ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :   
FCO: Thank you.
CO: Aye Sir.
CO_Capt_Adams :
FCO: Hold on implementing that until the CSO says we've got as much intel on the events down there :: points over shoulder :: as we're going to get from this viewpoint. When she says "Go," head to those new coordinates.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: We could scan the planet pretty well even from Treint.  But we could send a comm probe if you wanted to get the message to Treint.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO:  Yes, sir.  :: smiles more broadly ::  CSO:  It'll be a matter of minutes to execute, so whenever you're ready, sir.

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