Brett says:
Summary:  The Delphyne's senior staff has been sent as witnesses to the signing of a treaty on Psellus III which will permit its entry into the UFP.  They are currently aboard the Runabour USS Grant, fifteen minutes out of the Psellus system.

Brett says:
<<<<Begin Mission: "Armistice - Part 1">>>>

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::in the pilot seat of  the USS Grant, a runabout he had heard was name after some admiral::

 CO_Mordane says:
::comes out of the back cabin to check on their progress::  CEO: How are we on arrival time Commander?

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::calls up their current ETA on the computer::

CMO_P`Trell says:
::sitting in one of the seats in the back::

XO_Mash`ev says:
:: Sitting at Science, checking sensors. ::

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::Gets the answer back::CO: We are 15 minutes out, sir, and so much for relaxing

CO_Mordane says:
CEO: I guess all of our complaints about having idle time got through to someone.

OPS_Knight says:
::enters the bridge and stands attn.:: "Reporting for duty." ::and mans his station.::

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::notice he due for a minor course correction and makes it right on schedule as his claws click on the pannel::

CO_Mordane says:
OPS: Commendable Mr. Knight...but don't you think it's a tad formal for a runabout?  After all, you just took a nap...  ::grins::

OPS_Knight says:
::replies back from the auxuillary station.:: CO: "My apologies sir.  It's my first day."

XO_Mash`ev says:
CO: All clear on long range sensors, captain.

Brett says:
Action: The Runabout enters the Psellus system.

XO_Mash`ev says:
:: smiles at the OPS response. ::

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
All: We have enter the Psellus system, perhares we should call and begin requesting landing or docking permision

CO_Mordane says:
::feels crowded in the cockpit of the runabout, so he stands towards the back by the transporter::

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::takes a sniff of the air and wonders which of the officers forget to shower today::

CO_Mordane says:
CEO: A novel idea Commander...  ::sarcasm in his tone::

CO_Mordane says:
OPS: Mr. Knight, hail Psellus 3 and inform them we have arrived in system.

CO_Mordane says:
XO: So Chief, have you started running through your head all the possible things that could go wrong yet?

OPS_Knight says:
::Opens up communications from the auxiliary console.:: COM: Psellus 3: This is Runabout Grant, we are in system and request permission to land.

XO_Mash`ev says:
CO: Sadly, yes. And I'm probably still missing something.

Brett says:
Action: The small screen flickers and the image of a large bones, thickly haired humanoid appears.  He smiles broadly.

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::avoids some space junk as he makes a banking turn to the right::

CO_Mordane says:
XO: That's ok, that's what the Doctor's here for.

XO_Mash`ev says:
CO: There's an anomaly near the innermost planet of the system, captain.

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::Sees a guy with more hair than him, something very unusual since he is a hairy Caitian::

CMO_P`Trell says:
::watches the XO and CO interact with interest, particularly the XO, as she finds his blue skinned face comforting, antennae perk up as she hears herself mentioned::

CO_Mordane says:
::leans over OPS to be in view of the screen::

Brett says:
<Taigu> COM: Grant: Ah, welcome friends!  Welcome to our humble planet.  The Psellian people welcome the Federation for what we hope will be a long, profitable relationship.

XO_Mash`ev says:
:: Refining sensor sweep of first planet. ::

CO_Mordane says:
::Wow...has it been that long since I've gotten a heartfelt welcome...::

OPS_Knight says:
::Controls his breathing in an attempt not to press on the CO.::

Brett says:
<Taigu> COM: Grant: Though the road has been long, we feel it is now time to join such an illustrious and...benevolent group such as the Federation, and all of us welcome you with open arms....

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::wonders if they just meet the hairy version of the ferengi::

Brett says:
INFO: The Psellian shows no sign of stopping his friendly welcome.

CO_Mordane says:
::interrupting:: COM: Taigu: On behalf of my crew, I thank you for such a warm welcome.  Might we discuss a proper landing location or beam-down site?

Brett says:
<Taigu> ::Stops and looks confused for a moment, then is gently pushed aside by a handsome human male.

Brett says:
<West> COM: Grant: Permission to land is granted, I am sending coordinates now. ::Smiles::  As you see, we are very glad to welcome you.  West out.

CO_Mordane says:
XO: Ah, good old Terran curtness...I'll take it.  Now what's this you've got on sensors?

CO_Mordane says:
CEO: Bring us in for a landing Commander.

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::receives the coordinates and sees two more course adjustments will be needed  to make the landing::

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
CO: Aye Aye Sir. I have the landing location, making minor course corrections and I will begin the landing sequence.

XO_Mash`ev says:
CO: It appears to be from the result of solar flare activity. I'm having trouble isolating the scans due to the flares, themselves. I'm attempting to refine the sensor information now, captain.

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::Makes the first course correction then the second one::

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::actives the Blue alert::

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
All: This the Caitian speaking, please return your chair to the upright position, stow your trays and fasten your seat beats.  We are about to land

CO_Mordane says:
::cringes at the joke::

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::warps tail around the his chair and begins to land the shuttle::

OPS_Knight says:
::switches the auxiliary console to OPS and distributes power accordingly for condition blue and attempts to reallocate more power to sensors and the computer for analysis.::

XO_Mash`ev says:
:: Attempts to refine the sensor scan of the first planet, wishing he had the more advanced sensors of the Delphyne at his disposal. ::

Brett says:
Action: The Runabout glides in through the atmosphere of Psellus III, it is local evening.  The planet appears to be lush and tropical, with mountainous areas and also lush jungles and swampy areas.  Small villages dot the landscape.  The Runabout heads for a larger city in the mountains.

CMO_P`Trell says:
::holds on to her seat::

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::looks longingly to the lush jungle and wish he could be down there running around::

CMO_P`Trell says:
Self: Ohh... this place looks warm... ::wishes she brought the vest uniform::

CO_Mordane says:
::grabs an overhead railing to steady himself, since there aren't enough chairs up front::

Brett says:
Action: Shortly, the Runabout hovers over the landing coordinates; a large clearing in a palatial estate.

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::brings the runabout to a hoover over the pad and brings the final land squence::

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::feels the runabout bump on the ground::All: Welcome to Psellus III, on behalf of Jake AIr lines I thank you for flying.  The weather out side is a cool 60 F but the sky are clear

XO_Mash`ev says:
CO: Sorry, captain, I don't think I can get any more information about the first planet right now... I'll keep trying, though.

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::begins securing the flight pannel::

CO_Mordane says:
XO: Maybe we can check it out after we're done here.

Brett says:
INFO: In the lights of the runabout, along with lighting apparently set up for your arrival,  A small crowd of mottled, large-maned humanoids, dressed in purple velvet robes and bowing their heads, waits to meet you.  The tall figure of Cal West stands to one side of them.

CMO_P`Trell says:
::hears the temperature and is pleasently surprised, a pretty warm day on Andoria....::

XO_Mash`ev says:
CO: Yes sir, there isn't much else I can learn from here.

OPS_Knight says:
::Brings up all relevant data on Psellus 3 and begins transmitting it to his DataPADD while also adding Geographical data to everyone's Tricorders.::

CO_Mordane says:
::walks to the side of the ship and keys the door open, stepping out into the cool evening air::

CMO_P`Trell says:
::stands and prepares to leave as well::

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::locks down the runabout::All: Everyone remeber where we parked!

XO_Mash`ev says:
:: Stands, secures terminal, then follows the captain out. ::

CO_Mordane says:
Crew: I'd ask someone if he does this all the time, but we don't know, do we...

CMO_P`Trell says:
::shakes her head::

CO_Mordane says:
::heads for Cal West, hoping for the short version of Hello::

OPS_Knight says:
::rises from his station and tags the crew with a transporter lock before gathering his things and leaving.::

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::follows the rest of the crew out of the runabout::

Brett says:
Action: The largest of the Psellians approaches.

CMO_P`Trell says:
::sticks close to the XO::

CO_Mordane says:
::closes his eyes briefly, realizing he's really going to have to switch into diplomacy mode now, and alters his path to meet up with the Psellian::

Brett says:
<Taigu> All: Welcome welcome, to our humble planet.  I am Taigu Sissal.  I am delighted to have you in my home. I am sure this will be the beginning of a great and prosperous relationship between our two peoples.  ::Motions behind him and several Pselliads come forth, bearing gifts::

OPS_Knight says:
::catches up to the group and stays in back watching through the crowd.::

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::locks the runabout door::

Brett says:
Action: The Pselliads hand each member of the away team a necklace of silvery metal, a bottle of liquid you recognize as Psellian Ale and several, horrible dark-wood carvings of strange figures.

CO_Mordane says:
Taigu: Thank you.  I am Captain Kalen Mordane.  This is my first officer, Commander Mash'ev.  ::gets interrupted in mid-introduction as the gifts show up::

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::takes the gifts and bows as recieves them::

XO_Mash`ev says:
:: Nods, starts to speak but gifts have shown up. ::

Brett says:
<Taigu> All: These are simply tokens of our people's appreciation for the Federation's respect for our minor little planet.

CO_Mordane says:
::blinks a few times::  Taigu: Um...thank you for the gifts...that's very generous.  I uh...regret we have nothing but our services to give in return.

XO_Mash`ev says:
Taigu: Thank you very much, Taigu.  ::accepts the gift::

Brett says:
<Taigu> ::Smiles::  CO: Ah, think nothing of it.  The aid you will give in gaining membership for us is the greatest gift you could offer.  We do thank you for your assistance.  Please, come inside and eat.  You must be tired after your journey.  I wish for you to use my home for as long as you wish, and please stay after the signing and see our lovely world.

OPS_Knight says:
::bows to the new hosts and accepts their offerings with as humility as possible.:: Taigu: Much Abliged.

CMO_P`Trell says:
::takes the gifts and thanks them::

CO_Mordane says:
::looks around at the fully gathered crew and then replies::  Taigu: We'd be honored.  ::waits to be led::

XO_Mash`ev says:
:: Looks at the CO with a slightly bemused look. ::

Brett says:
Action: Taigu Sissal and the other robed Psellians lead the away team and Mr. West into the large house.  You arrive in a wonderous palace filled with garish and grotesque artwork.  They take you to a dining room fitted with a long and elegant table.

Brett says:
<Taigu> ::Motions to the guests::  Please, sit.  The meal is prepared.  ::Sits at the head of the table, West sits near his right hand.  The place at his left is open.  ::Motions to Mordane to sit there.::

XO_Mash`ev says:
:: Looks around the dining room, taking in all the sights. ::

CMO_P`Trell says:
::taking in her surroundings, not saying much::

CEO_Jakuharrr says:
::finds a chair and sits down, noticing he barely reachs the table and wonders if he can get a booster chair::

OPS_Knight says:
::follows his to a seat and sits down.::

Brett says:
<Psellians>  ::Each take their seats, mostly toward the far end of the table, leaving the section nearest to the Taigu open for the newcomers.::

XO_Mash`ev says:
:: Hesitates long enough to see if someone is going to tell him where to sit; otherwise, he'll try to sit close to the captain. ::

CMO_P`Trell says:
::sits next to the XO::

Brett says:
<Taigu>  ::Claps his hands again::  All: Dinner, is served.  ::Smiles::

CO_Mordane says:
::takes a seat and eyes the decor slightly appaled, hoping the food is better than the art::

XO_Mash`ev says:
:: Looks over at the CMO and smiles::  CMO: I wonder what's for dinner?

Brett says:
<<<<<Pause>>>>>