=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10807.20 "The Alpha and the Beta, part IV"=/\=

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.

It has been 4 hours since the away team went to the planet. All protocols have been met, all presents exchanged and now we zoom in on the final meeting between the Tartarians to go on the Elara to visit Taurus Beta III and the Elara away team. After this they will all transport to the ship and get under way.

During the 39 hour trip, Captain Bodine is expected to begin the evacuation plans with the Tartarian President. The Elara is also to obtain an updated thorough sensor sweep of the planet.

=/\= =/\= =/\= Resume Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

CO Capt Bodine says:
::takes  very deep breath gathers himself up and emerges from the ready room:: 

@ACTION: After meeting about a hundred important Tartarians, Tar, the Bynars find themselves back in the meeting room with the President and his 3 main ministers

CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: Report any word from the away team yet?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::feels a wee bit tired::

President Rerar says:
@::sits at the head of the table with a basket filled with colorful items ... they look like jewelry. He waits for the rest to seat as well::

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::On the bridge, looking at the sensor data as it flows in::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::sits down, happily::

President Rerar says:
@::smiles with his ugly teeth:: OPS/CIV: These are our most precious items. They are created by creatures deep in our ocean. They are for you ::extends the basket to OPS::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::gracefully accepts the gifts:: Rerar: On behalf of de United Federation of Planets I honorably thank you for these gifts.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Eyes the shiny trinkets with curiosity:: Rerar: Are they edible?

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@::Licks her lips in anticipation  

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Standing next to the pilot. trying to start a conversation.:: FCO: Seems pretty quite up front.

President Rerar says:
@::nods::OPS: We showed you Tartaria. Now you will show us New Tartaria. Me and my ministers are in your hands. Is there anything else you would like to know

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods slowly:: CTO: I prefer working in silence, keeps me more focused..

President Rerar says:
@CIV: They are far too precious to be eaten

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::sighs at the response of the CIVs::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Looking towards the mainscreen.:: FCO: Yes. Me too. But sometimes it is nice to change a word. That world looks pretty neat if you see it from over here.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Tries not to look too disappointed::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@::Offers a barely audible sigh as she turns her attention to other meaningless trinkets laid across the room::

CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO/SO: The Mission Probe should be in orbit now right? Here is what I want

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
CO: Data is coming in right now... I can't make much sense out of it, other than what we already knew... Unfortunately, I am not a scientist..

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Rerar: I've got no further questions mister President; you've given us a grand tour. If you'd allow me we can go to the Elara to visit your new world.

CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO/SO: First of all what is the composition of the planets water supply and open seas? Let’s start with that. How long will it take to get those results?

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
FCO: Neither am I. But I will walk over to the SO and signal him in.

SO Hakkinen says:
CTO: I'll give you the summary data ::sends what the Captain wants to the tactical console::

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods at the CTO as he turns his attention to the helm controls again::

CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: That's fine commander shunt the details over to  Science 1 so the CTO, SO and Myself can review the data.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Walks over to the SO.:: SO: Did you hear the FCO? Aah... uhm, yes ok.

CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: Also get in touch with the scout shuttles see if you can arrange a meeting with them to inspect their interstellar transports.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Walks over to tactical. And logs in to his station.::

CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: Oh and one more thing, I would suggest we get approval from the Government.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
Self: Huhmptiedumptie.

President Rerar says:
@OPS: Very well. Then tell us what we should do

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::taps his badge:: *CO*: Tar to Bodine. Captain, we are ready here to get to the surface and then to get on board.

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods, pulling up the communication systems and opening hailing frequencies:: COM: Scouts: This is the Federation starship Elara to unidentified vessels in orbit, please respond.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
All:  Well I see that the water levels are still that of a M-Class planet. It has half of the iodine levels of Tartarus Alpha IV. But it has twice the chloride level.

CO Capt Bodine says:
*OPS*: Good to hear from you commander how did things go any problems?

Tartarian ships says:
COM: USS Elara: This is general Trar. I would like to thank you again for letting us scan you

CO Capt Bodine says:
SO: The Iodine levels going to be a problem? From what we know? If so can we do anything to increase the overall concentration?

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
COM: Trar: You are most welcome, general. We would like to ask you a few questions about your naval capacities, if you don't mind.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@*CO*: We haven't encountered any problems down here, sir, but we did have had a 3 hour tour. On behalf of the UFP I accepted a gift from them which I will hand over to you. Are all basins on the ship ready for the Tartarians to arrive?

CO Capt Bodine says:
*OPS*: Yes Commander your teams did an awesome job.  Alright give us a few minutes here and we will retrieve you.

Tartarian ships says:
COM: USS Elara: I suggest you contact Minister Mola directly. He is our war minister and has access to all our fleet

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@*CO*: We'll head to the surface and then we'll transport up. Tar out.

CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: Give the other probe readings a quick look over any other mission breakers about the planet I should know about that you can spot right now?

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
COM: Trat: We will, general. Thank you very much. Elara out.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Rerar: Mister president, our ship has basins in your quarters with the correct amount of iodine levels. Therefore you can travel to your new world.

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Closes the channel and opens a new one to minister Mola's office:: COM: Minister's office: USS Elara to minister Mola's office, please respond.

CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: Once you finish that task with  the Probe call your security teams to fully alert we have Dignitaries coming aboard.

Secretary says:
::another male Tartarian appears on screen, they sort of all look alike:: COM: USS Elara: This is secretary of Mola. Welcome to our world. How can I help you?

President Rerar says:
@OPS: Thank you. We need to be submersed every 16 hours. You are most generous for making accommodations

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
COM: Secretary: Hello, Commander Jackson from the Elara speaking. I was hoping we could have a word with minister Mola.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Looks further into data.:: CO: Sir, I have found out that 50% of the planet os covered with water. That should be enough for the Tartarian population. Considering the land part, I can say that there is no animal life. It is only covered with vast areas of vegetation.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Rerar: To arrange that is not a problem at all, sir. I suggest we return to the surface and then to the ship.

Secretary says:
::another male Tartarian appears on screen, they sort of all look alike:: COM: USS Elara: That is most strange. The Minister is currently with our President talking with your people. You did not know this?

CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: very well I appreciate the report Lieutenant, you may proceed with whatever security arrangements you deem necessary. 

President Rerar says:
@OPS: Very well. Shall we take the lift ::looks at the CIVs::

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Sighs:: COM: Secretary: I'm sorry, I was not aware of this. I'm afraid I am not part of the party that is accompanying him. I shall contact them immediately. Thank you for your assistance. Elara out.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
CO: Yes sir. I do my best. I am not a scientist. But it’s ok.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::thinks on just stack the two Bynars on top of each other in the lift::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Glances up from her musings of the jewelry:: OPS: Maybe we can install a pool in their quarters. ::Reaches a hand toward the trinkets::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@::Glances up as the two start talking about the dreaded lift agaub:: All: Can we take the stairs again?

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Once again closes the channel, before turning around to face the CO:: CO: Captain, it would appear that the person we should talk to about their naval capacities is already in a meeting with our representatives and their President.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@1010: Uhuh, don't touch that. ::shakes his head::

CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: Darn it, that slow things' down. Oh well guess we will need to wait till they  get here.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::looks in an investigating way to the CIVs and really wonders if they can be stacked::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Loud:: Self: Security has nothing to do with science. OOPS.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Grumbles darkly and pulls her hand back::

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CO: Probably....

CO Capt Bodine says:
SO: Work on a way to get those Iodine levels up please. CTO/FCO: With me to Transporter room 1 please. ::gets up::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@CIVs: Can you be stacked?

SO Hakkinen says:
::nods::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Looks up and around and walks over to the Turbolift.:: CO: Yes sir.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Watches the OPS suspiciously:: OPS: Was that a short joke? ::Glares at his direction:: We Bynars do not appreciate short jokes!

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@::Nods in agreement::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
Self: Wished I had shut up.

President Rerar says:
@::waits patiently for the Federation to make up their minds...they neither seem organized not brave::

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Makes sure the auto pilot is set to maintain orbit before getting up and heading towards the exit::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@CIV: No, it's not a joke. You said you couldn't get separated. So what if we stack you two on top of each other in the lift?

Rerar says:
@OPS: Very good idea Commander. They are no taller than me one on top of another

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Rerar: That's what I thought too, sir.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@OPS: Bynars do not get "stacked", thank you very much. ::Takes a step backwards:: We'll take the stairs!

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@CIVs: That would take too long.

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Enters the TL and orders it to transporter room 1::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::taps with one foot on the floor:: CIVs: Don't make me order you...

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@OPS: We didn't ask to come here, did we? We're civilians, we'll have you prosecuted!

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@1010: Being where you didn't ask to come is part of the job.

CO Capt Bodine says:
::enters the turbolift holds the door for the FCO and CTO:: 

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Sees the FCO enter and order it to Transporter room 1.::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@OPS: Maybe its part of /your/ job, but it sure as hell isn't part of ours! We're engineers, not Tetris blocks!

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::tries to suppress the grin::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@CIVs: Then you'll take the stairs, but I expect you downstairs very soon. ::turns to Rerar:: Rerar: I'll take the lift.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Nods and pulls on 0101's hand, pulling her towards the direction of the stairs before the OPS will change his mind::

President Rerar says:
@OPS: Wise choice

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::thinks: why don't we just leave them here?::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@::Allows herself to be pulled by 1010::

President Rerar says:
@CIV: You know how to get to the stairs?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Nods vigorously and disappears in through the doors they arrived in:: All: See you below!

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@::Waves as she too disappears behind the doors::

CO Capt Bodine says:
*OPS*: Come in Commander ...

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::taps his badge:: *CO*: Tar here.

President Rerar says:
@::waits again::

CO Capt Bodine says:
*OPS*: We have a seriously problem the Bridge just reported that that the Probe is taking damage from the high iodine concentration it won't last more than a five more minutes before we can't get a lock on your anymore so hurry it up

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Looks as the TL doors open to deck 6:: Out loud: Deck 6, Transporter rooms and main science labs.. ::Takes a step forward to exit the lift::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Finally exits through the doors leading to the bottom level of the complex:: 0101: Do you see them anywhere?

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@::Shakes her head:: 1010: Something must have occupied them.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@*CO*: We're already en route to our submarine, unfortunately the Bynars chose to take a slower means of travel.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Sighs:: 0101: Figures. And they complain about us. ::Mutters::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@::Nods in agreement:: 1010: Maybe they're all insane? ::Offers helpfully::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::nods to Rerar to head for the lifts::

CO Capt Bodine says:
*OPS*: Very Good Commander, we shall be ready to receive you. ::follows behind the FCO::

@ACTION: The 3 ministers go down the lift cascade. And then the president offers OPS to step in when he is ready

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Pauses to consider the idea:: 0101: Maybe.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Walks next to the captain.::

@ACTION: The Bynars go on down the damp stairs until 1010 slips and starts falling down the stairs taking 0101 with her

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@*CO*: I'll let you know, Tar out.

CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO/FCO: You might want a handkerchief in your back pockets by the way ::smiles maliciously for a moment::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::steps into the lift::

@ACTION: OPS is taken and in half a second he is down at the magnificent entrance again. He notices the doors to the stairs opening and two mangled CIVs rolling out of it

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Self: This is a more pleasant way to travel.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::chuckles as he sees the CIVs rolling into the room and speaks out a little louder:: CIVs: Hey, don't cheat like that.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
CO: What? What is that about? A hankie? ::Looking suspicious.::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::groans at Tar's closing comment:: FCO: I swear Commander, those damn Bynars will be the death of us all ....

ACTION: The Bynars are bruised and hurt. They will need medical attention but they are conscious and might be able to walk with some effort

CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: Well .. they leave erm .. end trails when you shake hands with them.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Struggles to get up, looking dazed. After a moment of consideration she hurls the entire contents of her breakfast on the OPS's trousers::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@::Joins in the hurling::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
CO: Ow... ok.

President Rerar says:
@::reaches the bottom as well:: OPS: Oh dear

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Self: Eew. CIVs: I'll make sure you two won't go on away missions in my team anymore.

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Shrugs:: CO: I'll just remember to charge my cleaning bill to Starfleet... ::Smiles as he walks along with the captain and CTO::

@ACTION: Now OPS will also have a hard time living with the stink and he notices a small piece of one of the Tartarian gifts in the mess

CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: If I am not very much mistaken that would be under Tar's department, cleaning crews right? He will love that memo ..

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::sighs:: CIVs: You ate one of the gifts?

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Chuckles:: CO: Indeed... Housekeeping I believe... ::Looks at the doors as they pass them, then turns right into the proper room::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Shakes her head:: OPS: I think I'm gonna be sick again. ::Wobbles around::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@1010: Don't even throw up on me again!

CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks towards the transporter chief:: TC: You got a lock on them yet Chief ?

President Rerar says:
@::starts jumping up and down, this is the way he deals with stress:: OPS: Oh my Oh my ... by The Sea what will we do?? Your captain will hate us

Transporter Chief says:
CO: Yes, with the probe and now that they are out of those strange mineral rooms I believe I can. The team is with 4 Tartarians. Shall I beam them all?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Rerar: Mister president, sir, calm down. I'll explain it to the captain. Don't worry about it. ::smiles::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::taps his comm:: *OPS*: we have a positive lock on your signatures are you ready for transport?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::sighs:: *CO*: Please do so sir. And sir, keep your nose closed...

CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: Your security detail got the VIP quarters secured Lieutenant?

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
CO: Yes. As always. But I will check it. Just a moment. ::Walks over to a console.::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Checks the vip quarters and checks the security officers.:: CO: Sir. Rooms are ok. And officers are in front of the doors.

CO Capt Bodine says:
::waits for the CTO to confirm his arrangements then gives the order:: TC: Energize.

ACTION: At the touch of a button, Tar, 0101, 1010, Rerar and his 3 ministers appear in TR1

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Runs with 0101 in tow towards the exit:: CO: Sorry, Captain. Gotta find the bathroom!

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Runs along::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::notices obvious bruises on the Bynars then looks quickly to Tar trying to determine without words if he actually beat the Bynars ....

CO Capt Bodine says:
CIVs: If you can report to Sickbay please do so now ...

=/\= =/\= =/\= 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)
Rob Bindels is Lieutenant Junior Grade Antonius Boktor (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Doctors 1010 & 0101 (CIVs – Advisors, Starfleet Corps of Engineers’)

Lilia Perfeito as President Rerar, SO Hakkinen, Tartarian ships, the Secretary and the Transporter Chief.

Stardate: 10807.20
Arc Title: “The Alpha and the Beta”
Part: Forth
Mission Number: 434
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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