=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10807.06 "The Alpha and the Beta, part II"=/\=

The USS Elara is orbiting Tartarus Alpha IV. The tartarians have just achieved warp technology and were recently contacted by the Federation. All of this happened in good time because their planet has just a few decades of habitability left.

The Elara is to make second contact with the Tartarians and begin planning the evacuation with the locals

=/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

ACTION: The three small shuttles await the Elara's decision on whether or not they can scan her. They keep their distance and are unarmed

CO Capt Bodine says:
::comes onto the bridge again:: OPS: Report on those patrol ships?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CO: They're just waiting there until we confirm the are allowed to scan us. Unless tactical confirms they're no threat I don't see the problem.

Lt Yellow says:
::the highest ranking officer in ME at the moment but he doesn't really care about that. He just cares about doing his job::

TO Snow says:
::runs a scan of the shuttles for possible threats::

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: I don't see how a scan could hurt they are just curious

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: We are guests here after all.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CO: That's my opinion too, sir. ::reopens audio channel:: COM:TSF: Tartarian Security Force, this is the USS Elara. You're clear to scan our vessel.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::In ME, watching the various EOs scurry off to do their biddings with idle amusement::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Glances up from her console:: 1010: I really think that when the Captain commanded us to take over ME he didn't mean for us to turn the various EOs to our slaves. ::Shakes her head in amazement as one of the EOs rush to hand 1010 a strange looking drink with what appears to be a little umbrella on top:: 

TO Snow says:
OPS: Sir, they have crew compliment of 8, no weapons and low energy particle emitters looks like scanning equipment sir.

Lt Yellow says:
::notices an EO pass with a drink and raises an eyebrow, then glances at the CIVs as one of them is given the drink and frowns heavily::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Sighs, sipping her drink:: 0101: You're just jealous you didn't think about it earlier. ::Raises the glass in a mock toast at 1010's direction::

Creek says:
COM: USS Elara: Thank you Federation. We are very grateful and I am sure we will be able to improve our knowledge of you

Lt Yellow says:
::approaches the CIVs and loudly clears his throat::

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: Find out from engineering what equipment we will need to take if any down to the planet to help with the universal translator.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Shakes her head, dismissing Yellow away::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Sighs, motioning Yellow towards her:: Yellow: What is it, Lieutenant?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CO: Sir, incoming transmission from the Tartarian home world. They've sent us the coordinates for the rendezvous.

Lt Yellow says:
CIV: Drinks are not allowed in main engineering unless there is an emergency that requires it

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: Excellent Commander ::looks toward the helm:: FCO: You have the ship. ::taps his comm-badge:: *CIVs*: Gear to go down to the planet and meet myself and Commander Tar in transporter room 1 please ASAP.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Opens her mouth to respond before 1010 bets her to it::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
Yellow: We are merely trying to determine the EOs ability to follow orders and whether they can distinguish between proper orders and improper orders. ::Takes a second, longer sip from her drink:: Clearly they failed.

Lt Yellow says:
CIV: Clearly ... nevertheless, if you were assigned here then certainly ... ::stops when he hears the Captain's voice over the com::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::logs off his console and already heads for the TL, waiting to the CO to join::

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: Let the Tartarians know we are on the way

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Looks up in surprise at the direction of 1010's communication badge:: 1010: Away mission? Us? ::Points at herself::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Shrugs and gives her now empty glass to Yellow:: 0101: To the TL! ::Makes her way outside ME:: Yellow: You have the ME.

Lt Yellow says:
::turns away glad the CIVs are gone::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::heads for the Turbo lift as well wanting to ride down with the Commander::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::enters the TL::

CO Capt Bodine says:
Computer: Transporter Room 1

ACTION: The doors close and soon enough CO and OPS are at the doors to TR1

CO Capt Bodine says:
::sighs:: OPS: I am concerned about the Bynars, I do not think they where suited for long deployments. If they where they would be permitted in Starfleet as officers no? I thought they were mission specialists only ... 

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: I can't believe I am about to say this about people assigned under me but I can't believe I got stuck with them honestly. Let’s just keep that between us though .. maybe they will still prove useful.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CO: The Bynars were assigned to the Elara specifically for last mission only, as begin mission specialists on that specific subject. But we'll find out more about them. They are Starfleet personnel anyway.

CO Capt Bodine says:
::gets ready to get off the TL as it comes to a stop::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::nods:: OPS: Last mission must have been fun ...

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CO: To say it cynically... I've had mission with more fun to be honest.

Transporter Chief says:
:receives the coordinates from the bridge and sets up the transporter::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Glances up in boredom:: 1010: Why are we waiting for them here instead of in the transporter room?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Stands in front of the TL doors, waiting for the Captain and the AXO to come out of it:: 0101: So we won't miss them.

CO Capt Bodine says:
::steps off the lift and moves to a supply locker just off the Transporter room he enters his access code and grabs a Tricorder and a phaser::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::steps out of the TL and almost bumps into the smaller Bynars::

CO Capt Bodine says:
:::sees the CIVs:: CIVs: Ready ?

CO Capt Bodine says:
::Thinks: Those 2 got down here faster than I expected them to::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::walks around the CIVs and gets a tricorder and phaser too::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Nods eagerly:: CO: Sir, yes sir!

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Nods as well, moving to follow the OPS::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::leads everyone into the transporter room::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::enters the TR and steps onto one of the pads::

Transporter Chief says:
::stands at attention as the CO enters the room::

CO Capt Bodine says:
Chief: Got the coordinates?  Where will we be beaming down to?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Steps on top of one of the pads:: OPS: Think we'll have time to do some shopping?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::frowns:: 1010: Don't count on it.

TC says:
CO: Yes sir I do. The coordinates lead to a small island with few constructions. Specifically you will materialize on a beach quite close to the water. There are 25 life forms on the island at the moment

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CO: Captain, you sure you want to come down too? You know about Starfleet regulations.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Looks up in alarm:: All: Beach? I forgot to bring my suit!

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Hits her palm against her face::

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: Oh yes it is still almost as good as first contact .. Oh God I left the gift basket in the ready room!!!

CO Capt Bodine says:
Self: Darn ...

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
Chief: Chief, can you beam down the basket with 10 spray cans in the ready room?

TC says:
OPS: Erm ... I don’t feel comfortable scanning the Captain's ready room sir!

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::looks at the CO:: CO: Sir?

CO Capt Bodine says:
Chief: I really have not moved in yet, it's fine this time.

TC says:
::nods and scans the CO's RR for the cans, noticing something very odd but refrains from asking ... might be personal:: All: energizing

ACTION: The basket and all its contents appear on the transporter pad

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Looks up in interest:: CO: Hope it's not food, heard the Tribble was on the loose again last night and the little bugger sure loves to chow down on stuff. ::Offers helpfully::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CO: Captain, there you go. ::smiles::

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Sits on the bridge, looking down at his console, monitoring the situation on the ship as well as around them::

CO Capt Bodine says:
CIVs: Honestly, do I want you to come? You want the truth. Truth is ... I can't wait to see how you handle yourself on a highly important highly political and ultimately sensative situation that means so much to Starfleet and the lives this worlds inhabitants that we get this right ..

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Nods slowly:: CO: K?

CO Capt Bodine says:
::grabs the bucket and steps on the transport pad::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::frowns at the captains words, but decides not to interfere at this point::

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Notices the small vessels around them, noted in the ship's log as having permission to scan the Elara:: Self: Interesting..

CO Capt Bodine says:
Chief: 4 to beam down. Energize

ACTION: The away team disappears from the TR to reappear in a paradise-like beach. There are trees until a beach with white sand. The ocean is very blue and the waves very soft. A large sun is setting in the ocean and three moons are visible

CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks around as they arrive and frowns:: Self ... what a place to lose ... They can't be to happy about this ...

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::feels the warmth of the sun on his skin and can't really remember ever seen such a nice view::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::pulls out a tricorder and tries to determine which way to head::

ACTION: A 2m Amphibian humanoid approaches them. His ugly face is familiar from the com on the ship. His skin is covered with some sort of slime and he appears to be completely naked. He also has a large disgusting tail

CO Capt Bodine says:
::sees the approach and quickly puts his tricorder away::

President Rerar says:
All: Welcome to Tartarus. I believe this is the way to greet you ::extends a slimy 5-fingered hand::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::sets his tricorder on passive scan and puts the tricorder away::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::extends his hand:: Rerar: President Rerar I believe ? ::smiles::

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks up from his console for a moment, but notices the sound was only one of the other bridge crew being relieved for a break, so goes back to monitoring the vessels outside the ship::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::notices his tricorder beeping and gets it out of the socket::

President Rerar says:
::shakes the CO's hand, leaving it slimy and smelling:: CO: Yes. You Captain Bodine. I want show you what we not show first team ::smiles with ugly uneven teeth::

OPS Solie says:
@FCO: The team has successfully arrived on the planet

CO Capt Bodine says:
Rerar: I am Captain Bodine, I have brought my Chief of Operations and My Acting Chief Engineer with me. On behalf of the Federation it is a pleasure to meet you. Though I admit I wish it were under better circumstance 

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods, keeping his eyes on his console:: OPS: Good.. Thanks.. Keep an eye on them, just in case there's going to be trouble.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::runs an active scan on the water, where the tricorder detected a large power source::

President Rerar says:
::shakes everyone's hands, leaving a slimy trail in everything he touches::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks at the Bynars:: CIVs/Rerar: Apologies Engineers ..

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Nods distractedly, studding her hands in horror::

President Rerar says:
CO: This good circumstances. You save us

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::smiles as he shakes the hand of Rerar::

OPS Solie says:
@::chuckles:: FCO: we could wipe them out with our weapons and they wouldn't even be able to scratch us

CO Capt Bodine says:
Rerar: I also have something for you .. ::presents the gift basket but takes one of the sprayers out so he might demonstrate:: 

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::then he reads his tricorder with the results of the scan: a matter-antimatter reaction core with a large energy distribution network::

President Rerar says:
All: We must meet in capital. No Federation person has been there. ::points to an extremely small submarine-like vehicle:: All: you travel there

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Lowers her voice:: OPS: Is it a bad time to mention that we suffer from claustrophobia?

President Rerar says:
::accepts the present, looking doubtfully:: CO: Thank you. Fresh water always good

CO Capt Bodine says:
*FCO*: Looks like we are headed under the ocean surface try and keep a lock on us if you can.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::sighs:: 1010: Uh, yes, that's a very bad time. But it's part of the job. ::smiles::

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Hears the call from the CO:: *CO*: Aye captain. ::Looks at Solie::

CO Capt Bodine says:
Rerar: Yes, it is to be used while out of water.

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS/CIVs: Anything to note how goes the work on the translator?

President Rerar says:
::tries to spray him onto himself and as he does so he screams with pain and the slime in the hand that touched the water turns a disgusting green::

President Rerar says:
::runs to the sea to clean his hand in deep distress::All: What you poison me!

CO Capt Bodine says:
Rerar: What .. what happen ??

President Rerar says:
CO: Poison water. Dry my skin. I can die ::regains his posture and reapproaches the room::

CO Capt Bodine says:
Rerar: No, no that was not our intent .. 

CO Capt Bodine says:
CIVs: Scan the sea water and compare it to ours please.

President Rerar says:
::looks suspiciously at the CO, but then smiles again ... though not as warmly:: All: Go submarine. See our Capital

CO Capt Bodine says:
::begins to approach the sub but takes his time boarding to give the CIVs time to perform their scans::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Nods and begins scanning::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::walks next to the captain:: CO: That really was an unexpected surprise.

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: An unfortunate surprise yes.

=/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Mike Johnson is Captain John Bodine (CO – Commanding Officer)
Tim Schols is Commander Gary Jackson (FCO – Flight Control Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Commander Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Doctors 1010 & 0101 (CIVs – Advisors, Starfleet Corps of Engineers’)

Lilia Perfeito as Lt Yellow, Creek, Transporter Chief, President Rerar and OPS Solie.
Mike Johnson as TO Snow.

Stardate: 10807.06
Arc Title: “The Alpha and the Beta”
Part: Second
Mission Number: 432
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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