USS Pandora Mission Transcript 11411.14

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  Stardate - 11411.14

The Pandora has been observing the developing conflict on the Reicha planet, looking for some sort of pattern developing.

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FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: manning the helm ::
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
:: standing at tactical scowling even more than usual ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: standing on the Bridge in thought ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: Standing next to the CTO ::

ACTION: As the crew monitors activity on the planet, the two sides continue to build their forces. Brief skirmishes are noted in several areas.

CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: On Bridge, trying to sort out who is on what side and what all the forces on the surface and in orbit are doing. ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: monitoring ships systems and listening to communications ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: looking at orbital traffic and movements ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
SC: Marek, I would like to intervene and try to put an end to this, but since we were the impetus for it starting, doubt we could do much good. Your thought?
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
::sighs:: CO: Data from the probe Captain.... the two sides are building their forces.... I detect skirmishes in several areas.
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: frowning obviously upon hearing the CTO's report :: SC: We can't be the galactic police. We're not even in Federation space....
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: Captain, if we directly intervene now, it would be like throwing fuel to an already burning fire. Our participation on the events were... merely fortuitous... but we must not tempt our luck again ...
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: I would advise to avoid any involvement at all with this race until their internal problems are solved.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
:: mumbles out loud :: All: Perhaps we should just threaten them to behave or we will drop asteroids on their planet and let them go into extinction sooner rather than later.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
::listens to the discussion but keeps his opinions to himself::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: presses her finger to her earpiece :: CO: Sir, I'm hearing a transmission from the Reichans.
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: Seriously? Their ears must be burning... :: then wonders if they have ears ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: raises an eyebrow and smirks while tapping control buttons ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: It says the reason Fratoo was arrested is because he was conspiring with aliens to give away Reichans rights.
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: :: raises his eyebrows at the CO's remarks on ears and discreetly touches his right ear ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: mutters :: Self: Typical...
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
:: frowns :: CO: Sir... if the Reichans "think" we are conspiring... should we attempt to try and make them see we are not... or would they simply not believe anything we say?
CO_Capt_Adams :
All: aww, crap..... ::turns to the SC:: SC: Now, that's going to really bother me.....
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CTO: Sir, with respect, they won't listen. It doesn't fit their version of events.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CTO: To be fair, it's not all the Reichans. He just threw a coup. If he has an excuse it makes him feel better and look better, right?
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CSO: I've seen jackanapes like this before. It has nothing to do with us. We were the excuse to propel him into position.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
FCO: Right, that's what I'm saying. It's not all of them.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CSO: Unfortunately, the ones that matter are the ones with the weapons.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Sir, more chatter, a rebuttal to the first one.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
FCO: Both sides have weapons. Misran has better ones; the other side has more at this point.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
OPS: And so begins the obligatory spin doctoring by both sides...
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
FCO: Well more people in his camps.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CSO: Right - and at this point one is like the other.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Someone calling himself Mifrak is saying that Fratoo just met with the aliens as is his job as duly elected leader, not to give away rights.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CSO: On earth about 3000 years ago in Greece, they called this demagoguery.

XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: I think that this would be the occasion to make our distance with this planet 
SC_Capt_Marek :
XO: I couldn't agree more with you, Commander
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: They are calling for Misran to release Fratoo and to restore the legitimate government.
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: Our continuing presence can only exacerbate the conflict
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: Sir, permission to speak freely on this?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: shakes her head ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO: You know me, Commander, I don't like starting a fight and walking away...... but this time, I don't think we have much of a choice. My concern is the safety of those we put into jeopardy.
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: turns to the Ensign :: FCO: Of course. We're all in this.
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: I disagree with you at that point Captain. We did not put them in jeopardy... another group took advantage of our presence... We were mere instruments.
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
XO: I believe we were only the excuse to the start of this fight, not the cause
CO_Capt_Adams :
SC: That my old friend, does not make me feel any better for Fratoo and his sect.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: Sir, with respect, we're damned if we do and damned if we don't. If we're going to end up in hell in either event, I'd rather deserve to be there if you take my meaning. We didn't start this, but we can end it before anything else happens. We should do that - or why are we out here to begin with?
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: It is not about feelings, Captain. It is about facts at this point of the evolution of the events
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
FCO: What do you mean, throw our weight into the civil war developing down there?
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CSO: Not exactly. We impose peace. It's been done to us in the past - the Organians, for instance.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
FCO: That's beyond my authority...
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CSO: I know. But it isn't outside the Captain's, or outside of the Federation's. WE do it all the time. Andorians verses Vulcans for instance.
CO_Capt_Adams :
FCO: Ensign, we are out here to explore, to seek out new life, new civilizations, and boldly go.... We are not out here to become galactic policemen, regardless of our personal feelings.... Set a course towards the Trient homeworld.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: Yes Sir. We could set a probe middle of the two systems and have pretty good views of each world. At least let us know if the Reichans start to move.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: taps controls :: CO: Course laid in, Sir. For what it's worth, I don't think we're being galactic policemen like you think. The cause of peace is worth this in my opinion. I'll shut up if you tell me to.
CO_Capt_Adams :
All: The SC is right, we didn't start this. And, the FCO is right as well, we're damned either way.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
CSO: Lieutenant... Incidentally, if the Reichans do actually get off their planet, are there any other class M worlds nearby besides the Trient?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO: Vulcans and Andorians are Federation members though Ensign.

CO_Capt_Adams :
FCO: :: walks up behind him and taps his shoulder :: If only we had the power of the Organians... If only.... Warp factor 4 Ensign, Let's spend a little less time worrying about this and a little more time learning about the Trient.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
CSO: Uninhabited... obviously.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CTO: Not that we've found yet, but we've only just begun looking into this region.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
OPS: They weren't always, Lieutenant. And they still don't particularly like each other. CO: Aye, Captain. Engaged. :: hits the control ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
CTO: Set up a probe to monitor the events as they unfold. You and the CSO stay on top of the scans and keep me informed.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: Yes Sir.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CTO: and please, no diverted asteroids....... :: attempts a weak smile ::
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
CTO: I would never do such a thing Captain.... unless ordered :: grins ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: smirks at the CO's comment about asteroids ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: thinks to self how we have all anguished over this and all wished that somehow, it wasn't a "too good to be true" First Contact Mission ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO/CTO: I would suggest equipping that probe with extra security fail safe mechanisms... It would be very risky if our technology falls by any chance in the hands of the Reichans.
CO_Capt_Adams :
SC/CTO: Agreed.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
::looks at Marek as if he just announces space is a vacuum:: SC: I will take all precautions Sir.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
SC: That would be easy and a good precaution.
SC_Capt_Marek :
CTO: ::stares at the CTO:: It is logical to take extra precautions in this case, Lieutenant.
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: ::nods to the CO::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: Warp 4 puts us to Trient in a little over 72 hours, Captain. Just for information.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
:: nods :: SC: Of course Sir.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Sends orders to have all science staff except Metron go back to normal SOP and science assignments. ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
FCO: We're in now hurry at the moment. Nobody else is going anywhere any time soon. If we need to get back, we'll still be within reasonable reach, and we can still monitor their current events.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: Aye, Sir. I had assumed as much. With your permission, I would like to run a few flight diagnostics on the yacht and the service runabout during that time, as well as look over the duty roster for Flight Control Officers.
CO_Capt_Adams :
FCO: good idea... but no joyrides.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
CO: Probe is away Sir.

FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: No Sir, no joyrides. :: smirks :: These are just diagnostics.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: calibrates communications to sync with the probe ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: stands at ease next to the CTO with his hands behind his back ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: nods to the CTO :: XO: You have the Bridge Commander. :: steps away towards his Ready Room ::
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
:: monitors probe data ::
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: Yes captain
FCO_Ens_Banks :
::calls up the FCO duty roster and begins to review it::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: as he walks away :: OPS: Keep your ears open, eh?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Aye Sir, as always. :: smiles ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: thinks :: Self: Again with that ears analogy
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: wonders if the Captain is from Canada on Earth ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: arrives at his desk, sits, hand to head, and wonders if this could all have gone better ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
XO: Resuming normal scan routines. Putting search for M Class planets on priority.
SC_Capt_Marek :
CTO: :: with a poker face :: Actually I miss those old days as Tactical Officer, where a simple phaser shot made the difference...
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
:: nods :: SC: With these Reichan vessels even a sneeze will destroy them Sir.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: checks course progress, and sees the readouts are fine and goes back to the duty roster ::
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CSO: Anything that could fit in Starfleet database?
SC_Capt_Marek :
CTO: Nods::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
XO: Anything Starfleet would be interested in, yes, the inhabitable worlds is just... you know, in case the Reichans want another option. I can hope anyway.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
*ENS_Evans*: Mister Evans, we're on about a 72 hour course. Please get the team going over the yacht and the duty runabout with level 3 diagnostics.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
<Ens_Evans> *FCO*: Aye, Sir. We'll start in 10 minutes and let you know when we're done.
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CSO: Maybe we can find something that is not exactly suitable now but with some terraforming....
FCO_Ens_Banks :
*Ens_Evans*: Good. Bridge out.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
XO: Yes Sir.
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: shakes it all off - not everything in life is a success - and tries to figure the best way to phrase his report to Starfleet ::

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