USS GENEVA MISSION TRANSCRIPT – 10404.30

Host ASM_Jon says:
=/\==/\==/\=Resume Mission=/\==/\==/\=
Host ASM_Jon says:
ACTION: The Geneva science lab have deciphered the 9 symbols on the bottom of the ancient vase to be green, red, blue, prophecy, destiny, providence, fire, earth, & water. They have also determined the vase to have originated from Earth: 3rd century A.D..
Host ASM_Jon says:
ACTION: The bridge crew has been able to cross-reference that time period with the 9 symbols to discover the lone phrase 'The Green Providence'.
CEO_McDowell says:
::still holding down the fort on the Bridge::
TO_Waltrip says:
::walks onto the bridge for the first time in several weeks due to an extended leave of absence::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::has since returned to tactical after handing command of the bridge over to the CEO::
Host ASM_Jon says:
ACTION: Initial investigation into the phrase lead to the discovery that 'The Green Providence' may be an allusion to some sort of weapon.
Host ASM_Jon says:
ACTION: ETA to their destination is 1 day.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::spots the TO heading to her station, and nods to her with a smile, seeing that she is looking better than ever::
CEO_McDowell says:
::drums fingers, watching the viewscreen:: *Science Lab*: Status update?
Host SO_Randall says:
::continuing to run scans on the ancient vase::
CNS_Wells says:
::On Bridge looking at console:: SELF: A weapon?
Host SO_Randall says:
*CEO*: We're still in the process of scanning the vase, sir. Also, we are having no success with the buttons.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::motions ensign K'Larn attention to the TO, then watches him leave to return to deck 14::
CTO_Kizlev says:
TO: You are looking well today. ::motions for her to take Tac 2 station:: Your help here is needed.
TO_Waltrip says:
::goes and takes her seat::
CEO_McDowell says:
::sigh:: *SO*: Very well. I'm no scientist by any stretch, but is there possibly enough symbolic information on the vase that the exolinguistics database could chew on it for awhile?
CNS_Wells says:
TO: Welcome back, Ensign.
TO_Waltrip says:
CTO: Not well, just got so busy with other things in life that Starfleet is about ready to go on the back burner. I just don’t know what life will bring.
CO_Shras says:
:: in sickbay, "testing" the EMH bedside manners subroutines....::
TO_Waltrip says:
CNS: Hi. Don’t know who you are. Kind of don’t want to know either.
Host SO_Randall says:
*CEO*: That is one of the tests we're running now, sir. Once the scans are complete, we'll have a computer analysis.
CEO_McDowell says:
*SO*: Alright, thanks for the update. Just promise me one thing... If you see any red button-shaped jewels on the vase, don't touch them. We just fixed one accidental hole in the ship. m'kay?
CNS_Wells says:
CEO: Sir, I'd like you to take a look at what I am sending to your console.  The reference to the vase and "the green providence" indicates possibly a weapon of some sort.
CTO_Kizlev says:
TO: I see. Think hard and well on what you think is best for yourself. But most importantly, choose wisely. ::regards her with his antennae matter-of-factly::
CNS_Wells says:
::Sends::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Walks out of a turbo lift onto the deck 6::
Host SO_Randall says:
*CEO*: Uh... yes, sir.
Host SO_Randall says:
::looks at another officer and rolls his eyes::
CEO_McDowell says:
::rubs chin as he reads:: CNS: I've heard of Divine Providence from religious fanatics... But "Green" Providence??? Wouldn't Green Providence, to you, imply someplace peaceful and tranquil, a haven?
TO_Waltrip says:
::nods lightly and just does monitoring, not saying a word::
CEO_McDowell says:
::punches another comm button for the heck of it:: *Sickbay*: Sickbay, update on the Captain?
CNS_Wells says:
CEO: Yes, perhaps. But I guess it would depend on the culture of origin.
CTO_Kizlev says:
CEO: Sir, with your permission, I'd like to help the science staff examine the vase. I've read into Chinese history before. I'm no expert, but maybe I could contribute somehow...
CEO_McDowell says:
::light sigh:: CNS: True. ::shakes head::
CEO_McDowell says:
::waves hand in air in a "go on" motion:: CTO: Sure. We've got time to spare.
CTO_Kizlev says:
CEO: Thank you, sir. TO: I won't be gone for long. The guns are yours. ::winks at her, wondering if she realizes he is testing her readiness for bridge duty::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Makes her way to the Science Lab and hits touches the panel to open the door::
Host SO_Randall says:
::turns around and watches the door open::
CO_Shras says:
::relieved of his abdominal pain, walks back slowly toward the TL::
CNS_Wells says:
CEO: Colors can be quite symbolic. 
CIV_Pierce says:
::Enters, looking at Randall and noting his frustration::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::enters the TL directing it to take him to the Lab::
CO_Shras says:
TL: Bridge
Host SO_Randall says:
::slams his fist into an open palm::
CEO_McDowell says:
CNS: I prefer gold... Symbolic enough for you? ::trying to make small talk during the long flight::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Clears her throat:: SO: Hey... need a hand?
CTO_Kizlev says:
::strides over to the lab, poking his head in, gazing around and seeing the SO and CIV:: ALL: I hope this isn't a bad time to intrude.
CNS_Wells says:
CEO: As in the metal?
Host SO_Randall says:
CIV: Sure, I'd love some help.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::decides to let himself in, wanted or unwanted, then begins to eye the vase with interest::
Host SO_Randall says:
CTO: No, not really...
CEO_McDowell says:
CNS: The color, the department... Reminds me of a sun. Bright, uplifting, warm.
CIV_Pierce says:
::walks around the lab to look at the vase from all angles:: SO: So what seems to be the problem?
TO_Waltrip says:
::continues to monitor tactical systems::
CTO_Kizlev says:
SO: So this is our ancient Earth artifact I've been told so much about. Self: Hmm... ::folds his arms, narrowing his eyes in contemplation at the vase::
CIV_Pierce says:
CTO: Nice to see you again, Lieutenant.
CNS_Wells says:
CEO: ...the vase is green... did you know that? Perhaps it's just a coincidence the word green is also in the phrase "The Green Providence".
Host SO_Randall says:
CIV: The computer seems to have problems with the images on this side of the vase. It can't seem to detect the vase.
CTO_Kizlev says:
CIV: Hmm? Oh yes ::smiles at her, embarrassed:: I'm sorry Ms. Pierce. How are you?
CO_Shras says:
::enters the bridge::
CNS_Wells says:
CEO: Oh that gold.
Host SO_Randall says:
CIV: However, if I were to turn the vase around... ::turns the vase around:: ...the computer can easily identify the images as dragons and bats.
CEO_McDowell says:
::curls lower lip with fingers... stretches legs outward:: CNS: No I didn't. Haven't gone down and seen it. I hear it's drawing quite a crowd... ::chuckle::
CNS_Wells says:
CEO: Did you see the info I put on your screen....about a weapon...
CNS_Wells says:
CEO: What if the vase is a weapon....a weapon called "The Green Providence"
CEO_McDowell says:
CNS: That I did, thank you. ::inwardly thinking to self if the vase magically turns flowers into firearms::
CNS_Wells says:
CEO: I'm just thinking out loud but it's kind of a connection.
Host SO_Randall says:
ACTION: The CTO pauses and looks at the vase, deep in thought.
CEO_McDowell says:
CNS: True, it is. Who knows... I'm just an engineer, and a young one at that. I haven't done much thinking "outside the box" yet in my career.
CO_Shras says:
CEO: Anything new?
CNS_Wells says:
CEO: I just like a good puzzle...this is like that.
CNS_Wells says:
CO: Hello Captain, How do you feel, Sir? ::Stands::
CO_Shras says:
CNS: Better, unfortunately I was treated by the EMH.... an experience that will make you un-‘sick’ by itself....
CIV_Pierce says:
::Sits down in a nearby chair and stares at the vase::
CIV_Pierce says:
All: Let me get this straight... are we all just sitting here trying to figure out what "The Green Providence" means?
Host SO_Randall says:
CIV: What? 'The Green Providence'? What's that?
CNS_Wells says:
CO: Yes Sir. I always thought the EMH program could have used more psychology sub routines. Perhaps improving bedside manner.
CEO_McDowell says:
::looks up at the CO as he walks down the stairs to the command area... stands up:: CO: Not really, sir. We have a whole crowd hovering around the artifact now. Otherwise, things are quiet. ::thinks:: How much info have you been told about the artifact before you left?
CTO_Kizlev says:
Self: Hmm... 3rd century is it? SO/CIV: Roughly the same time of the Three Kingdoms era in that nation... I think.
TO_Waltrip says:
::still working on tactical scans, almost want to sit there and do some joking just to pass the time.::
CO_Shras says:
CEO: Something about text on it... some gibberish.
CIV_Pierce says:
SO: According to the report I received, that's what all those symbols mean.
Host SO_Randall says:
CIV: Which symbols? The ones on the bottom?
CNS_Wells says:
CO/CEO: Nine Chinese characters on nine buttons, Sir.
CIV_Pierce says:
SO: Um... yeah.  ::Looks at the SO funny::
CO_Shras says:
CEO: You heard him...
Host SO_Randall says:
::checks a console::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::goes to a nearby unused workstation and starts researching some things about the Three Kingdoms::
CNS_Wells says:
CO: They form nine placers on a combination type lock....the translation is "The Green Providence"
CEO_McDowell says:
CO: ... Translates to "The Green... ::lets the CNS take over again::
CNS_Wells says:
CEO/CO: Maybe they know more now?
Host SO_Randall says:
CIV: According to the computer, the nine symbols translate to green, red, blue, prophecy, destiny, providence, fire, earth, and water.
CNS_Wells says:
CEO: Am I rambling?
CEO_McDowell says:
CNS: With how many people are down there, you could only hope...
CEO_McDowell says:
CNS: No more than we were before the Captain entered in. ::wink::
CEO_McDowell says:
CO: We're still on course. ETA is a little over one day.
CNS_Wells says:
CEO: Yes. I was almost tempted to go there myself, but I guess they are set.
CIV_Pierce says:
SO: Someone has already taken it upon himself or herself to cross-reference those symbols.  What they got out of it was "The Green Providence".
CTO_Kizlev says:
::looks back at the vase again and points at the dragons on it:: SO: Ahh, what do you call those creatures again? I forget the Terran word for them.
Host SO_Randall says:
CTO: Dragons and bats. According to the computer, dragons were very noble creatures and bats symbolized good luck.
CNS_Wells says:
CEO: Sorry... I do ramble... especially when nervous... not that I am...oh good heavens. 
CNS_Wells says:
::Shuts up::
CO_Shras says:
CEO: Good... what about the ship, will it hold together?
CEO_McDowell says:
::smirks and folds arms::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Raises an eyebrow at Randall's last comment.  She usually linked bats with bad hair::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::snaps his fingers:: SO: Yes! That's it. Amazing I forgot. Thank you. ::runs a search on "sovereigns" and "dragon"::
CEO_McDowell says:
CO: Oh sure, sir. We're fine, even in light battle. I'd rather get back into the dock after this is all done, though. I don't trust some of the structural truss replacements the crews did.
CIV_Pierce says:
CTO: Are you having a "Eureka" moment without us, Lieutenant?
CEO_McDowell says:
CO: I made sure the SO promised not to touch any red button-shaped jewels on the vase, just in case. ::wink at CO::
CO_Shras says:
CEO: Well I'm afraid we won't have time for repair dock for some time. I believe we will be returning to Starbase 245 after this mission.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::finds a reference to a "Sleeping Dragon" on the monitor:: CIV: No, I'm just wondering why I couldn't remember the word "dragon" and yet can recall a piece of vague human history.
CEO_McDowell says:
::mutter::
Host SO_Randall says:
::looks over the CTO's shoulder::
Host SO_Randall says:
CTO: 'Sleeping Dragon'?
CTO_Kizlev says:
::looks back on the monitor and selects the reference, reading info on a Marquis Wu, a.k.a. Zhuge Liang::
CEO_McDowell says:
CO: Can we at least reinforce the outer hull connecting trusses with a few more structural members? Won't take more than a day or two. Just have to rip off the hull plates, add the beams, and slap the plates back on.
CEO_McDowell says:
::said in typical engineer pleading tone::
CIV_Pierce says:
CTO/SO: Sounds kind of ominous.
CO_Shras says:
CEO: Well see about that with Starfleet Command after this mission
CTO_Kizlev says:
SO: Apparently, he was a brilliant general in his time. Some things on here about a Cao Cao and a Liu Bei. Sounds familiar somehow...
CEO_McDowell says:
CO: Thank you, sir. ::takes a seat in the XO seat::
CTO_Kizlev says:
CIV: Well, enough freelance research. Let's see if there's anything about a Green Providence and dragons.
CO_Shras says:
::sits in the command chair::
Host SO_Randall says:
CTO/CIV: According to the computer, images of dragons were thought of as great guardians.
CEO_McDowell says:
TO: Ms. Waltrip, I didn't notice you back there. Welcome back. My personnel had to rush through reconnecting the EPS taps to the port phaser arrays. I'm not sure if you or Mr. Kizlev have had the chance to verify those phasers are still even being powered, much less functioning.
CNS_Wells says:
::sits::
CIV_Pierce says:
CTO/SO: Doesn't 'providence' mean guardianship?
TO_Waltrip says:
CEO: Not yet, Just monitoring right now.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::finds things that are described as green, and hardly anything on providences:: CIV: More like wisdom in managing things or the care of a benevolent being or deity, I believe.
Host SO_Randall says:
CIV/CTO: Yeah, I believe Lieutenant Kizlev is correct.
CTO_Kizlev says:
CIV: So essentially, you're right. Heh, sorry for correcting you. ::smirks::
CNS_Wells says:
::Continues researching the vase at his console and listening to the Captain and Chief Engineer::
Host SO_Randall says:
ACTION: The CTO finds some references of a great weapon.
Host SO_Randall says:
::thinks for a moment::
Host SO_Randall says:
::shakes his head::
CIV_Pierce says:
CTO: More of an elaboration rather than correction, Lieutenant.  No worries. ::Smiles::
CTO_Kizlev says:
Self: What do we have here....? ::reads over the text:: SO/CIV: What do you two make of this sort of reference? ::motions to the monitor::
Host SO_Randall says:
CIV/CTO: Hmmm... a great weapon? What do we do? Smash this vase on people's heads?
CIV_Pierce says:
::Reads the data on the monitor and nearly jumps back::  CTO/SO: Ominous!  Didn't I say ominous!
CTO_Kizlev says:
SO: I wouldn't think so... CIV: Yes, I think you did. What's on your mind, ma'am?
CEO_McDowell says:
CO: So did the annoying holo-doc ever tell you what was wrong with you, sir?
CIV_Pierce says:
::Mumbles, her hopes for an uneventful mission fading::  CTO/SO: I just hope we're not making our way towards some sort of big space gun.
CNS_Wells says:
::looking at pictures of Chinese weapons circa- 250-350 A.D.::
CNS_Wells says:
CO: Yes Sir, what was wrong?
CTO_Kizlev says:
::chuckles a little:: CIV: I wouldn't feel that way about it. Perhaps this vase represents something smaller and less obvious.
CO_Shras says:
CEO/CNS: Had to do with some supplements our doc gave me earlier
CNS_Wells says:
CO: Supplements? I thought those made one feel better?
CEO_McDowell says:
::snicker::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Nods:: CTO: Maybe I'm over exaggerating.  Surely we'll have more answers once we enter the Mberayal system.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::looks over at the SO's research:: SO: Anything noteworthy? ::takes interest at the images of the swords::
CO_Shras says:
CNS: Tell that to my stomach
Host SO_Randall says:
CTO: I don't know. The computer still can't scan one side of the vase.
CTO_Kizlev says:
SO: Any ideas why that is?
CNS_Wells says:
CO: Considering the Doctor you had....I wonder if what he gave you was not expired or something.
CNS_Wells says:
CO: Did you remember to tip him?
Host SO_Randall says:
CTO: No clue. ::turns the vase around and brushes off some dust, but finds it to be stubbornly stuck on::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Just about to yell at Randall to put on gloves, then stops and takes a closer look::
CO_Shras says:
CNS: No, in fact I told him I would forget about him trying to sell me a piece of my ship....
CIV_Pierce says:
SO: Tricorder it.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::raises an eyebrow seeing the stubborn dust, then grabs a tricorder and starts to scan the vase:: SO: Scan for any trace subspace particles. Chronitons, verterons, anything unusual.
CEO_McDowell says:
::notes that the Bridge is just as quiet as everywhere else... quiet mission... party is downstairs::
CNS_Wells says:
CO: I've been an Ensign only a short time but, as a crewman we always found if you tip the Ferengi Doctor, you get better...quicker.
Host SO_Randall says:
ACTION: The SO pulls out a tricorder and scans the dust, only to find the tricorder unable to detect the dust.
Host SO_Randall says:
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