USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11209.30
Mission Number 689
Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations III
                
       DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Lilia Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO-Commanding Officer)npc Icky, Naked Trill
Mike Hiles as Commander Maximus Heller (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Commander Dylan Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
Aoibhe Ní Shúilleabháin as Ensign Caerys Lee (MO – Medical Officer)
Christopher Dickinson as Ambassador Envoy Savar (CIV - Civilian)
Robert Wright as Ensign H’ret (CSO-Chief Science Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose (SO-Science Officer)

Time lapse:  30 minutes

Ship Manager
              Karriaunna Scotti

The USS Seleya is in orbit of the planet Systemia for a first contact mission. Captain Gomes is still behind closed doors with the planet representatives and in subspace conference with Federation leaders and diplomats.

Meanwhile, the crew of the Seleya is doing the actual first contact with the inhabitants on the two main continents of the planet.

Heller and his team are with the Ampha, a frog-like species, in one of their shallo water cities. after having dined with the locals, they are now exploring the city. They are essentially on their own since the adults have left for the "harvest".

Maor and his team are with the Arborea, a tree-like species. They have been asked to participate in a media broadcast where they are being interviewed by an Insectoid.

=/\= Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations, Part III=/\=

SO Lt Rose says:
::In the library, looking with uncertainty at Max.  It would be so easy to simply download their entire database, let alone just the genetic information.::

@ACTION: One of the Arborea takes Savar and Maor to an adjoining room to ask some questions regarding their food and drink requirements.

MO Ens Lee says:
::Is hunkered down, closely examining a strange patch of goo nearby. Looks up and sees York stomp off before going back to her minute scanning of the slime::
Icky says:
@::Landing in front of the two officers:: CSO/OPS: Shall we resume? ::Points to the chairs::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
::Straightens his tunic, not wanting to look disheveled on camera::

ACTION: Lee hears some water splashing behind her.

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Nods, a bit apprehensive of what the next line of questioning might bring:: Icky: Whenever you're ready..
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@Icky:  By all means.  ::Smiles and walks to one of the chairs.::
MO Ens Lee says:
::Turns on the balls of her feet, wobbles, almost lands backwards in the water, but just catches herself, only soaking one arm::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances between Rose and the computer terminal considering his options.:: SO:  I think we will wait, I'd rather not upset them by possibly over stepping their generosity.  We can ask Sana when they get back from there harvest.
MO Ens Lee says:
::Shakes the water off her hand, looks around, sees no-one nearby and then wipes it on her pants, before tapping her tricorder and scanning in the direction of the splashing sound::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Nods, relieved and yes, admittedly disappointed.::  CTO:  I would suggest meanwhile we bring in one of the doctors.  Ummm... ::A slightly pleading look comes to her face.::  Dr. Lee please.
Icky says:
@::Places the chairs, the officers and the cameras:: CSO/OPS: So you were saying you manage to have a symbiosis between species from different planets. We would very much like to be a part of that but I do not think our listeners understand how you manage. Can you explain?

ACTION: Only half a meter in front of Lee stands a handsome, naked male Trill.

CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@::Waits for the Senior Officer to take the lead on the question.::
MO Ens Lee says:
::Gawps::
MO Ens Lee says:
::Stutters, forgets her tricorder readings completely:: Trill: Uh...
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Smiles at Rose.::  SO:  I will see if I can take her away from her scans.  ::Moves a step away from the computer and taps his commbadge.::  *MO*:  Doctor Lee can you please make your way to the library, we have some information we'd like you to look at.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Thinks a moment before answering:: Icky: I think a large part of what allows us to work so well together, is the fact we understand the differences between our species, the strengths and weaknesses.

ACTION: Literally the man of her dreams in every possible detail she can think of, the Trill advances slowly towards her, without a word.

SO Lt Rose says:
::Relieved, she turns to look up more information on this world, working more in her field of expertise, the geosciences and archaeology.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@Icky: It is that understanding that, ultimately, creates the foundation for cooperation. In knowing what both parties can and cannot do, one can supplement one another. When the Vulcans and Humans first made contact, it was due to a recent advancement in technology my species made, and which was discovered by the Vulcans.
MO Ens Lee says:
::Hears the CTO's communication:: *CTO*: yea... ::Voice seems far away:: anything you need... ::Can't help but check out the man in front of her, tries to think of something to say...:: Trill: Who- Wh- aren't you cold?
Icky says:
@::A little impatient. Obviously Pandora is getting a little too technical for his taste:: CSO/OPS: Yes yes but in what way do you depend on each other in order to maintain the symbiosis?
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@::Nods at the Lt. Commanders statement.:: Icky:  I think I can answer that.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
*MO*:  Are you ok doctor?
MO Ens Lee says:
::Has forgotten the CTO's order completely::
Naked Trill says:
::Making no effort to answer he continues to walk towards her, reaching our his hands to grab her::
MO Ens Lee says:
*CTO*: yep.. I'm perfectly naked, Commander...
Icky says:
@::Looks at H’ret questioningly::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Is a bit annoyed at being interrupted in his story, but doesn't let it show just yet, instead letting H'ret take the question instead::
MO Ens Lee says:
::Comes to her senses a bit, shakes her head:: Trill: here... let me just... ::Reaches into her medkit, fishing around for the hypothermia blanket, as much to keep him from distracting her as anything else::
Naked Trill says:
::He grabs her shoulders and kisses her lips. A kiss that is as perfect to Lee as her dreams::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances over at Rose as he hears the doctor’s response.::  *MO*:  You're what?
MO Ens Lee says:
::Is swept off her feet, her head spinning as she's kissed::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Hearing an oddness to Max's voice, she turns her attention toward him.::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@Icky:  The Federation is a coalition of likeminded races, to be sure, but we are all very different, and it is that difference that has lent itself to the Federations prosperity.  In short, we have found that diversity creates opportunity and understanding, it allows for advancement at a pace we wouldn’t never have otherwise.

ACTION: As the kiss ends, the Trill dissolves into the water again, leaving Lee with a salty taste in her mouth.

MO Ens Lee says:
::Wobbles forward a bit as her dream date disappears, but manages to balance:: Self: what...
Icky says:
@CSO: Diversity we understand. We have long known that Systemia can only survive with the exchange between all of our species. We all depend on each other. We want you to depend on us as we depend on each other.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
*MO*:  Doctor Lee this is Heller, what is going on?  ::Moves toward the door of the library.::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@ Icky:  One race may excel at industry, but lack in medicinal advancement.  By joining forces with each other, we shore up each other’s weaknesses.
Icky says:
@CSO/OPS: Is technology all that you exchange?
MO Ens Lee says:
::Shakes her head, slowly regaining control of herself, still a bit breathless she raises a hand to her comm badge and taps it:: *CTO*: I- ::Clears her throat with a high-pitched cough:: I have no idea, sir.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@Icky:  Oh no, we share almost everything.  Cultural and social ideals, philosophy, art, nearly everything one can think of.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@Icky: If one is open minded, there is nearly nothing that cannot be shared.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Shakes his head at that question:: Icky: No, far from it. The sharing of knowledge and wisdom is equally important, if not more so. Not to mention the mutual protection. Starfleet is basically a collection of officers from all member species, working together to guarantee the safety of all those who are members or aspiring members of the federation.
MO Ens Lee says:
::Takes out her tricorder again, scanning the area of water right where that manly hunk of a Trill had stood moments earlier:: *CTO*: I think I just- ...sir, are there any other federation members on this planet besides us? 'cause I just er... saw... another Trill.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Follows the CTO::
MO Ens Lee says:
::Wants to sit down, hoping she doesn't look as flushed as she feels::
Icky says:
@CSO/OPS: Our exchanges are strictly biological.  When we made first contact, we started thinking about how to enter symbiosis with you. We were thinking of substituting one of our protein sources for your infants. While the Arborea would provide vitamins for you with theirs.  How would you see such an exchange?
SO Lt Rose says:
::Shakes her head in the negative toward Max.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Listens to the doctor then quickly puts his boots back on waiting for Rose to do the same.::  *MO*:  No doctor, we are the first federation ship to come here, there shouldn’t be any other Trills on the planet.  We are headed your way doctor, be with you shortly.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@::Nods.:: Icky: Oh!  I see, you mean Physical symbiosis....Hmm, an interesting scenario....
MO Ens Lee says:
::Stands still, gazing out over the placid water, middle finger on her bottom lip:: *CTO*: Mmhm, ok...
SO Lt Rose says:
::Having followed suit, putting her water boots back on, she stands, stomping her right foot to settle it.  Then with a nod she heads out the door with him.::
Icky says:
@CSO: Biological yes. It is baffling for me how you can survive without it. How you do not kill each other in competition.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Looks over at H’ret for a moment, before turning back to Icky, sure that he must have misheard him::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Opening her tricorder, she locks onto the MO's signal and heads down the stairs, nodding absently to one of the children they pass.::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@Icky:  We have no reason to, every race lives in total peace with each other.  There are no shortages of necessary goods or services that would require such.
Icky says:
@CSO/OPS: The exact nature of our upcoming symbiosis is being discussed by the representatives. What I would like you to tell our listeners is the impact this will have in your society.
SO Lt Rose says:
CTO:  She is about ten minutes away... we could hurry.  ::Looks down with annoyance at the water.::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Not saying anything outloud, she wanders where the CMO is in all of this.  Were they not supposed to be teamed?::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Nods to Rose,::  SO:  If she thinks she's seen another trill here I'd like to get there as soon as we can.  ::Heads back the way they had come to the library and picks up the pace as much as he can in the water.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@Icky: Before I answer that, could you clarify something for me? I think I didn't catch what you meant earlier when you spoke about substituting one of your protein sources for our infants. What do you mean by that?
SO Lt Rose says:
::Mutters::  CTO:  If this were just a bit deeper, I could swim faster than this trudging.  ::Does her best, trying to keep up with the CTO::
Icky says:
@OPS: I am not yet familiar with your mode of reproduction, but I asume it is similar to ours. All the species in Systemia produce a large number of offspring which take some years to fully develop. For many, the infants of one species are necessary for others to survive. Other times we take gases produced by other species, in others we take limbs. It varies a lot, but the infants are the easiest way.
MO Ens Lee says:
::Bites her lip, thinking, turning on the spot:: *CTO/SO*: Sirs? Did either of you find any data on any possible shape-shifting species? Any with telepathy to explain what I just er,... "witnessed"?
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@OPS/Icky:  I believe he means the harvesting and processing of one species to supplement needs such as food and other biological needs.  Am I correct?
SO Lt Rose says:
::Slightly out of breath:: *MO*:  Yes... actually, I did.  It is part of the reason I wanted you to join us.  Remember those mixers that startled you?
Icky says:
@CSO: Yes exactly. ::Smiles a weird toothless smile:: I still do not understand how you manage not to compete with each other for space. Why you don't conquer each other's planets since you don't need them.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances back at Rose as they continue on, slowing his pace a little so she can keep up.::
MO Ens Lee says:
::Nods to no-one in particular:: *CTO/SO*: The thing on my foot, yes... ::Face drops as she pauses for a moment:: I think I may have just met one. Well, more than just "met" one, actually...
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Looks at H’ret, his disbelief starting to show a bit:: Icky: That is precisely why. We do not need to. We believe that it is better to live and work together peacefully, than it is to fight each other in everlasting conflict.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@Icky:  Well, we have discovered over the centuries that through cooperation we can achieve much more.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Gives him a nod of thanks:: *MO*:  They are called mixers for a reason.  The mix genetic material between species.  To help with that, they have a simple tele ability that allows them access the basic brain areas for sexual instincts.  From there, they can assume a shape that is pleasing to the individual from how they want to ummm...
Icky says:
@CSO/OPS: But look at you two. Aren't ...humans was it? stronger or weaker than ... ::Looks at Hret:: them? Or weaker? Why doesn't the stronger species take over?
SO Lt Rose says:
::Looks at Max with concern as she continues::  *MO*: ... gather or give genetic material.
Icky says:
@CSO: Cooperation...without symbiosis? A paradox!
MO Ens Lee says:
::Goes very quiet:: *CTO/SO*: oh...
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Smiles weakly:: Icky: I would not much like to try going one on one versus my fellow officer here, I am quite confident that he would win. Instead, we opt to coexist and cooperate to further both our species, and all the other species that are part of the Federation.
MO Ens Lee says:
*CTO/SO*: I think I was just... gathered. ::Feels dizzy, wondering all of a sudden where York had got to::
MO Ens Lee says:
Self: Least, I HOPE I was just "gathered" and nothing else...
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Begins look around as they approach the area where they left the doctors, looking for Lee.::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@Icky: Not at all.  While Humans may be physically inferior in some ways to other races, they hold many other traits that make up for any biological shortcoming.  By cooperation, we make each other’s strengths our own, thereby becoming stronger.  It is Sociological symbiosis rather than physical.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Seeing her just up ahead she slows slightly::  MO:  Or were given.  I am surprised they ummm... dived in if you would.  Then maybe not.  ::Thinks of the last article she was reading before they came dashing here.::
MO Ens Lee says:
::Hears the sloshing off to her right and raises her voice:: CTO/SO: Over here, sirs!
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@Icky:  And I think the Federations obvious success and flourisment is a testament of the strength of that union.
Icky says:
@CSO/OPS: That is most ... unexpected. ::Turns off the cameras:: CSO/OPS: I do not see how we can take part in your ... cooperation. We never did that before. All the species that could not enter symbiosis on this planet are either not sentient or we killed them.
MO Ens Lee says:
::Fancies she can feel Lee move in her abdomen and shudders:: SO: I have enough life-forms to deal with as it is. No room for more...
SO Lt Rose says:
::Stops and gathers her breath with a more formal nod of greeting at the same time looking around.  She had no desire to find herself a mother just yet.::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Turns toward the doctor as she calls to them, his eyes moving around the area looking for anything out of place.::  MO:  Are you ok doctor?  What exactly happened?
SO Lt Rose says:
::Looks back::  MO:  You might want to run a scan on yourself.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@Icky:  I understand your trepidation, change is never easy, but I would posit that you and yours should keep an open mind.   Your situation that has existed on several of the Federations planets in the course of their development.  Over time, they learned there was a better way.  Its evolution, plain and simple.
MO Ens Lee says:
::Blushes, but tries her best to ignore it:: CTO: I was just here ::Points:: scanning that black scum, it has some really interesting photosynthetic properties when I hear a noise behind me. I turned around, ::Turns in the direction she had been facing:: and saw... ::Blushes some more:: A Trill male. He was..., well, Commander, he was unclothed. ::Winces:: I turned to get the hypothermic blanket out of my med kit... and when I looked back up, he kissed me...
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@::Gestures to Pandora.:: Icky:  Case in point, the humans once hunted a species on their homeworld called the Humpback, a marine mammal.  They did so without knowing it was far more sentient than they realized.
MO Ens Lee says:
::Decides telling anyone how she'd given him a good look-over first was an unnecessary part of the story::
Icky says:
@CSO: And what happened to these Humpback?
SO Lt Rose says:
::Another thought comes to mind.::  CTO:  I have a new spin to the idea of gathering.  ::Looks around for the CMO::  We should not be alone here.
MO Ens Lee says:
::Looks grim as she decides it's best to take the SO's suggestion, and picks her tricorder out of her belt and runs a scan on herself::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
MO:  Well that explains your comment to me earlier when I called you, ::His eyes still moving around the scene around them.::  MO:  Where exactly is Doctor York?
MO Ens Lee says:
::Shrugs as she examines the readings:: CTO: Not sure. He said he'd rejoin me when I stopped acting like a game show contestant...
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@Icky:  Centuries later, after these beings were hunted to extinction, a probe from an alien intelligence came to discern why contact had ceased.  With no one to answer, it very nearly lead to the destruction of the Human's world.  But, because of the Humans eventual change in philosophy, and the centuries of shared technological and social Symbiosis, they were able to rectify their mistake and ultimatly save their world.  In short, Physical symbiosis may seem a practical means to dominance, but it may and in most cases has, ended in eventual disaster.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Nods as H’ret tells the story of the return of the humpback whales::
SO Lt Rose says:
CTO/MO:  One of the items I was reading may add to the mix of why these people want to um... ::Looks at the MO::  mix with us.  It would appear, for this to work, they need a minimum of ten genetic species to mix with to allow them to colonize other worlds.  I am not sure how many intelligent species are on this world.  I did not get far with details.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@Icky: The Federation can offer you alternatives you may have never thought possible, you need only be brave enough to consider the benefits.  I tell you this without judgment, we were all less than we are now once.
Icky says:
@CSO: This cooperation and social symbiosis. I do not think our people will believe in you. If we broadcast this, they will be afraid you have come to outcompete us, to drives to extinction and take Systemia for yourselves.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Mutters a curse under his breath.::  SO/MO:  It might be a good idea for all of us to head back to the library and see what more we can find out.  We'll need to find Doctor York as well.
MO Ens Lee says:
::Listened to Rose:: SO: Ten subjects of each species, or ten separate specimens of different species?
MO Ens Lee says:
::Folds her arms self-consciously::
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@Icky:  Oh!  No no, the Federation does not force itself on anyone, our highest laws prohibit such behaviors.
SO Lt Rose says:
MO:  Different.  ::Turns to go back, keeping a look out for the CMO wondering how he will explain to his wife bringing home extra family... or leaving it behind.::  CTO:  You might want to let the CO and XO know.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@::Looks at Pandora for acknowledgement.::  Icky:  We mealy seek knowledge and peaceful coexistence with our fellow species.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Tries to explain something out of her field which she barely glanced at.:: MO:  The question and process is rather complex.  You need ten species represented, but each must have a minimum number of individuals to sustain a colony and that numbers between the single species.
SO Lt Rose says:
MO:  For example... you could have two Vulcans to start a colony, but two humans?  You would want more or those two would drive each other mad, being the social creatures they are.
Icky says:
@CSO/OPS: But we have no evidence of that. You tell us you do not wish to go into symbiosis with us. You have larger ships and nothing to stop you from attacking us.
MO Ens Lee says:
::Scratches her head:: SO: And we think I have just added to that shopping list of genetic material... ::takes a deep breath, placing her hands on her waist, trying to appear nonchalant:: SO: Well, as a vector for asexual reproduction goes, I approve, but it's only polite to ask first. We need to get my DNA back...
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Nods:: Icky: This is very true. The Federation has no wish to claim further planets for themselves, that's not what we are about. The Federation exists more as an alliance of species, meant for cooperation on all levels.
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@Icky: Systemia, while beautiful is only one of many, many worlds.  We're the Federation so inclined, we could have taken your world from the start. Our presence here now, with you is proof of our peaceful commitment.  If your world desires it, we will leave you in peace to live as you always have, we mealy offer our advice.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Taps his commbadge as the move back toward the library.::  *CMO*:  Doctor York, I don't know where you are at the moment but get to the library ASAP.  ::Hopes the doctor will respond, doesn't feel like tracking him down, then his badge again.::  *CO/XO*:  Heller to Gomes and Maor.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Curiosity winning over manners::  MO:  They did not leave anything with you?
CSO Ensign H’ret says:
@Icky:  Your people are poised on the edge of discovering a universe far larger than they have ever known, we merely wish to offer our insight into that universe...as friends.
MO Ens Lee says:
::Shakes her head at the SO and hands over her last tricorder readings of herself for Rose to look over:: SO: Only saline and algae residue where he- where we - where there was contact.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
@::Nods once again in agreement with H’ret:: Icky: Once again, my colleague is quite correct. Starfleet is not a conquering force, it is a defense force. If you wish to join the Federation, you can benefit from the protection as well. If you do not, you have nothing to fear from us. We do not mean anyone harm.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Notes the MO's blush and just takes the medical scanner, curious::
Icky says:
@CSO/OPS: But that will mean challenging the cores of our beliefs. Perhaps even our way of life. I am not sure we are ready for that. I am not. I will not broadcast your interview. I will send it to our representatives. My apologies for wasting your time. Feel free to explore our city.

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