Deep Space 102 Mission Transcript - 11208.10

Previously on DS-102:

The crew onboard the USS Scorpius has discovered a sentient species with some form of natural warp drive living in the atmosphere of a gas giant in the Argolis Cluster.

They are beginning to converse with them. Let's find out what happens.

Host Gerry says:
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SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: This is a fascinating event. A complete new form of life. However, their kindness is a little quite suspicious for me.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
::On Bridge, scanning the beings as they depart the planet, paying close attention to their energy output and trying to make sense of it.:: SC: Starting detailed scans of the beings, bringing the only biologist aboard for a more carbon based look at them.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: I'm not sensing any form of deceit.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Again, I completely trust your perceptions Commander. Anyway... let's wait.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
SC: They could be just curious. If they wanted to do us harm, they have numbers to overwhelm us I think, so deceit may not be needed.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: Very well. Excuse for my distraction, can you confirm me if they are coming onboard the Scorpius?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods slightly::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: Forget about that. My bad. Is the Universal Translator capable of fully and totally understand their languages?
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
SC: I believe so. Of course any use of the Universal Translator takes a leap of faith, but it seems capable of translating.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: I can help with understanding their emotions.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
CNS: Honestly, as strange as this sounds, in a case like this I'd put more trust in a living interpreter than a computer one. At least at this stage.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CSO: I'll do what I can. ::smiles::
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
CNS: Computers do have their limits. We'll trust the sensors readings though. Hard to tell power output by feel.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: So... I think we should be ready to meet them. Counselor, Ensign, assemble a team of our best experts.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
SC: Aye, Captain. Biologist and as close to a linguist as I can get, really want to understand how they developed Subspace.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
::Sends message to SO Niwrad and the Operations linguist who's been helping with the translation of the language on the trip.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods:: CSO: They seemed to understand me when I spoke with them telepathically. Between that, the linguist and the universal translator we should have an accurate understanding of language. Doctor Young might be able to help from a medical or biological perspective.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
CO/ SC: Initial scans show those beings are putting out a fair amount of power. About equivalent to a Starfleet frigate, or thereabouts.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: Any possible effects on the ship's systems?
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
CNS: Good planning. My specialty is field interactions, so my input on Biology is a touch basic. Not sure on the biologists I have aboard yet. There wasn't time to interview crew we pulled aboard.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
SC: Not that I can see. They seem... contained? Not sure what the word would be but it would be like getting close to another Starship I think.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: Very well, keep an eye open for any interference that their emissions can cause in our systems.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CSO: I understand that. ::sends a message to Doctor Young asking him to join them on the Bridge.::
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
SC: Aye Captain.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
<Young> ::reports to the Bridge as requested::
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
<Nirwad> ::Arrives on the Bridge and logs into Science station 2.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::looks up at Young’s arrival:: Dr: Martin, we have an interesting new species for you to learn about.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::notices the officers entering the Bridge::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: So, Captain... this is a fascinating opportunity, isn't it?
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
::Pulls up the information we have collected so far.:: Young/ Nirwad: We've got some interesting scans on them so far. And before you ask, they ARE the "vessels".
CO_YoGhi says:
CO: It is indeed
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
<Young> CNS: Excellent ::moves over to a vacant console and logs in, begins looking over the scans that have been recorded so far::
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
Nirwad: Looks like we both are getting ourselves a nice introduction to active duty. Not quite like the Academy.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
<Young> CSO: Could we run a biometric scan? Perhaps tapping into the medical databases for some sort of commonalities?
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
Young: Certainly, will start right off. ::Begins a biometric scan and then starts setting up a medical search.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
<Young> ::runs the current scans through the medical database for comparisons::
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
Young: I'm starting that, but you might have better ideas of what databases to tap into. ::Transfers the information to Young's console.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
<Young> CSO: Thank you, Ensign. I'll run the results as they complete scans.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
::Nods.:: Young: Thanks for the help.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
<Nirwad> CSO: They came from the gas giant we were approaching? That shouldn't be possible...or at least not likely.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::listen carefully the talking between the scientists::
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
Nirwad: True, but it's our job to explain the unlikely, so let's see what we can find. Also don't see many species that can communicate in subspace or generate Warp fields.
Host Gerry says:
@COM: Scorpius: Crew: If you would accept it, I/we would like to sense your being to learn more about you. Is this acceptable?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC/CO: They seem to be as curious about us as we are about them
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Indeed.
CO_YoGhi says:
COM: Alien: How much would that sensing tell you about us?
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
All: "No matter how strange they look, we must look even stranger." Never understood the Intro to Biology instructor until now.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::links his console to tactical, and just as a fail-safe, writes a routine to block the computer core and then puts it on standby...just in case::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::chuckles:: CSO: It is amazing how things like that come to pass.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
CNS: I always got the impression the instructor was looking at me when she said that. And that was before I was joined.
Host Gerry says:
@COM: SCorpius: CO: I believe you call it a... scan. This is what we wish, as you have... scanned... us.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods:: CSO: She may be more than a bit intuitive.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::mumbles:: It would be wise to allow them to scan our life forms, as long as their scanning do not affect us. Otherwise it could be interpreted by them not a as a good sign.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
SC/ CO: Given the similarity of their subspace and power management to ours, at least on a basic level, I don't anticipate their scans would be overly intrusive.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: Acknowledged.
CO_YoGhi says:
COM: Alien: I mean are you capable of sensing more than the physical aspect, are you capable of telepathy?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
<Young> CSO: I'm not finding much. There is a basic similarity between this being and one encountered by another starship, but only base make up.
Host Gerry says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO: Telepathy...please define. Our scan will tell us the nature of your biological function.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
<Young> CSO: It seems to be a species that is born, matures and thrives in space. And somehow has adapted to survive within atmosphere.
CO_YoGhi says:
COM: Alien: It is agreed, you may scan us as we have scanned you before. We have many things to explain each other I believe, but that is part of exploring new worlds.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
Young: But a gas giant atmosphere, mostly hydrogen, so, compared to M Class, a lot closer to deep space. Temperature and pressure aside, obviously.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
<Young> ::Nods:: CSO: Exactly.
Host Gerry says:
@COM: Scorpius: CO: I/We thank you. We will begin to sense you.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
Young/ Nirwad: Turning sensor pallet 5 to a more detailed scan of their planet's atmosphere make up, specifically for thermal and other easily utilized power sources. Maybe try to figure out how they developed their power utilization. Maybe.
CSO_Ens_Trix says:
::Redirects sensor pallet 5 to the atmosphere.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
<Young> CSO: Will see what pops up.
Host Gerry says:
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