USS Pandora Mission Transcript 11411.07

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				
	*has yet to make an appearance				

USS Pandora - Stardate 11411.07

The Pandora has recovered its crew from the planet's surface and is now monitoring the developing situation on the planet.

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FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: sitting at the helm, keeping station behind a gas giant ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: On Bridge, monitoring the scans coming back from the planet. ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: at her station, monitoring ships systems and communications ::
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
:: standing at tactical still wishing to drop some rocks on the planet ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: Sir, sitrep - no change in Reichan posture and no vessels have been sent to look for us.
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: at a secondary station, trying to monitor the planet comms, while going quickly over some brief reports from New Frontier Station ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
FCO: and we are "on location" between the two systems?
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: No Sir, was waiting for your order for that. Can make it happen in about 12 minutes at high warp.
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: fortunately only routine reports from the Station, so he now focuses completely back on the Reichan's situation ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
FCO: Proceed
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: Aye, Sir - course computed and engaged. ETA at maximum warp is 11.8 minutes.
CO_Capt_Adams :
ALL: Everyone, keep on monitoring the situation on the Reichan planet.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Aye Sir.
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: motions to the SC and the XO to approach more closely ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: Their ships are keeping in orbit, gathering up into two fleets. Apparently those supporting Misran and those supporting Fratoo.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CSO: Thank you Lieutenant
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: puts his PADD aside and walks towards the Captain ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: sends a message to the CSO, wondering about the idea of setting out sensor buoys ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Looks to OPS. :: OPS: Do you mean to monitor them long term or for better look short term? Short term our sensors can see really well from this distance.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: Watching spatial coordinates ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO: Actually, I was wondering if it would be possible to equip them with tractor beams, to "push" any incoming vessels away.
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: waits for the XO to move closer ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
OPS/CSO: It's an easy configuration on the Mark 8, which is even warp capable.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Thinks a second. :: OPS: Well, I suppose. But that would take a large number. Plus how to keep them from blowing up under attack? And how do they leave system when it is time?
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CSO: Sir, use a mark 8 probe and install the shield enhancements, Sir.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO: I realize that it would take a large number, but, I happen to know that we do have the resources to do it.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: decides to stop interjecting, thinking they already know about probe capabilities ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
OPS: It would take quite a few, but it's possible. But again, they will need to leave. How can we bottle them up because someone with bad ideas tries to take over? Doesn't even look like he's done it yet.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO: I think you may be right about the mark 8's. Hmmm.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
CO/OPS: Perhaps we could isolate the Treint system instead.... keeping them from entering that system and let the Reichans go elsewhere?
FCO_Ens_Banks :
OPS: Yes Sir. And they're warp-capable, and can be retrieved from over a light-year.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CTO: That may be more viable... but is that allowed by the Prime Directive? That close to a pre warp culture?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO/CSO: That is an idea. I mean the Reichans technology isn't up to our standards.
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
:: walks over to Captain Adams ::
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
CSO: We are not intervening at the Treint system; we are keeping others from intervening there.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
OPS: Not if I can hack their systems at will, no... :: smirks ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO: Well, if we aren't in the system, that might be difficult Ensign. :: smiles ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
OPS: True. But I was thinking - we could deploy a defensive net between the two systems using those mark 8s. Same kind of effect. CO: Sir, We have arrived. All stop?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO/CTO/CSO: I don't really think we can allow one civilization to enslave another. It's just not right.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
OPS: I agree... but not sure what we can do about it.
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO/SC: Gentlemen, :: in low voice :: we cannot remain here forever to watch the situation unfold, no matter what how we all feel about it. The Prime Directive says we can interact with new warp drive species, but not sub-warp species. But, it also says we cannot interfere in the natural path of events, even if we don't like them
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO: That is exactly what I was thinking. A defensive net. Not sure how to do it, I'm sure Tactical and Science can come up with something though.
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: :: nods ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO/SC: We can watch, but we need to be very careful. We are not in Federation space out here, but we do represent what the Federation stands for, and we do need to remain, "neutral."
FCO_Ens_Banks :
OPS: The only problem is that this could be considered a violation of the Prime Directive.
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO/XO: Unfortunately, we have against our will, or course, already intervened as a destabilizing factor in the Reichan society, so we must act very carefully from now on.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO: I don't really think it is a violation because we are not interacting with the Treint. We are interacting with the Reichans who are warp capable.
CO_Capt_Adams :
SC/XO: Yes, but, if we look at it objectively, one could conclude we merely hastened the course of events, not caused them to change.... a difference
FCO_Ens_Banks :
OPS: that's what I'm counting on. :: grins thinly ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
OPS: If we're in this far, what if we just let the population know what we offered?
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO/XO: A revolution instead of a natural evolution of events... :: raises an eyebrow :: I can agree with that.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO: I don't think that's a bad idea either, but, it isn't my call.
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO/SC: Let's set up some monitoring probes to remain here long-term, so we can see how things unfold, but we are going to need to move on soon.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
OPS: I might suggest we also put some confusion code and transmit it when a ship comes into proximity. From what I've gathered, they haven't got a lot of complicated computer-driven stuff, it's all manual override.
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO/XO: We just need to be sure they don't discover those probes, and if so, don't get access to our technology
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO: That is also pliable.
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO/SC: We can arrange to have them self-destruct if somebody gets curious.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
OPS: Wouldn't take much. Just make a small course correction, and they end up a couple hundred thousand kilometers off course.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO: At least we have some ideas to give to the Captain.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
OPS: Just brain-storming, as it were...
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO: That's what we do. :: smiles ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO/XO: That's sounds logical.
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: looks around the Bridge and comes to the realization that while conversing with the XO and SC, the rest of the crew has been up to something ::
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: Won’t they detect our probes and take this action as hostile?
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: Sir, permission to launch a class 4 probe into high polar orbit to scan the Treint planet covertly.
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO: A risk to take if we want to follow things once we head out. But, :: includes the SC :: we need to see if Fratoo's faction gains the upper hand, since they seem to be the "grownups" around the Reichans.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
FCO: We already have a probe in orbit at the moment, and my scans detect that there are now skirmishes between the sides.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CTO: Sir, I was referring to the Treint planet, not the Reichans.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
:: nods :: FCO: I see.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
:: frowns that he lost track of the conversation ::
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
CO: Sir, I recommend we go into the Treint system and get information first hand and leave probes to monitor the Reichans. We can always come to meet them rather quickly as their ships not going anywhere soon.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: I can do either equally quickly, Sir.
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: overhears all the different suggestions from the crew ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
ALL: Your ideas please?
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: At this point, I would say that I agree with the suggestion of Mr. D'ghor.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Sir, I was thinking about developing a sensor defensive net to keep the Reichans from invading the Treint.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: Sir, we're halfway in between the two systems. We can gather our data on the Treint with a probe that will take about 6 hours to position, or we can be there in under 12 minutes. I like the second option.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: I think the situation on the surface is going to play out. If the Prime Directive prevents us from getting involved, nothing is in it about watching things.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
OPS: Like was used during the Cardassian war in the Demilitarized Zone Lieutenant?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CTO: Sort of Lieutenant. With maybe a few modifications.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
:: nods ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: We could program the mark 8 probes in the net with shields and tractor beams, and even make them broadcast confusing code to their navigational systems.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
All: It would take years for them to develop viable ships to transport troops to Treint. And even then, it would be probably warp 4, maybe 5? We'd have time to come back.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CSO: Especially given their current state of technology.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO: And, nothing in the Prime Directive says we can't prevent a more technologically advanced species from another planet to invade the lesser planet.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO: As long as we don't interfere with the natural development of the later.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CSO: I hope that interpretation is prevalent. But if they thought conquest was their natural development... well, that's beyond my authority grade.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
ALL: Hey, WAY above mine. I just drive. :: grins ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO: Are you referring to the Treint or the Reichans?
CO_Capt_Adams :
All: ::having come to a conclusion:: We will remain here for bit longer and see which faction succeeds. A probe to gather information on the Treints should be good for now. We will not interfere with the course of events on the Reichan world, nor intervene if they move aggressively towards the Treints, which is not to say will happen anytime soon.... but if it did, that a few...
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO: Evil prevails when good people do nothing,
CO_Capt_Adams :
ALL: impediments won't be laid out to slow them down :: wry smile on face ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
OPS: Winston Churchill, 1939, Earth. CO: In that case, :: taps some controls :: Probe ready. It will reach the Treint planet in about 6 hours.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
OPS: If the Reichans believe conquest was their natural development I mean. Or someone looking at them.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO: Exactly.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: Probe away, Sir..
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: turns to OPS :: OPS: Yes, but who's to say that if attacked, the Treint wouldn't respond, and that if we intervened, that the Treints could survive, but become tyrants in their own right?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO: While I understand that conquest is historically acceptable to many cultures, I don't believe it is natural in any form.
CO_Capt_Adams :
FCO: Acknowledged, Ensign
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: I understand that Captain, but, shouldn't it be their choice and on an even battlefield?
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: Life, as has been said many a time, is not fair, and who appointed us as gods?

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