USS GENEVA MISSION TRANSCRIPT – 10503.11

Host SB says:
Last time, aboard the USS Geneva...
Host SB says:
The Away Team entered into a blunt exchange of words with Rianni Wohls as they were transported to the Planetary Journalist's field office for a press conference
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Meanwhile, the Geneva speeded to the USS Harkening, believed to be in critical danger, only to find the ship operating perfectly upon their arrival
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Finally, the team aboard the biomedical transport ship successfully got the ship's power systems back up in running. But as for controlling the ship, that's a different story
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=/\=/\=/\=/\=/\= CONTINUE MISSION =/\=/\=/\=/\=/\=
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Entering the Journalist Inc. building with Ensigns Jakiel, Keach and reporter Rianni Wohls::
FCO_Williams says:
::scanning the Harkening:: CO: Sir, power seems to be back online. Very strange.
CIV_Azanna says:
::in her quarters, reading through information on the ship's crew::
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::making her way up to the bridge-area of the biomedical transport::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::on the bridge at tactical, confirming what the FCO is scanning::
FCO_Williams says:
::looks around to find the CO is no longer on the bridge::
CSO_Jakiel says:
#::sighs, being back to square one and with the vulturistic reporter hovering over them::
CMO_Kimura says:
@::leaning against a bulkhead, her arms crossing her chest::
Bob_SM says:
ACTION: THE CAPTAIN IS CURRENTLY IN HIS READY ROOM, WITH THE LEADER OF THE OF THE JELONTEK CORPORATION, DEALING WITH COMMUNIQUES FROM STARFLEET AND THE TWO AWAY TEAMS.
TO_Keach says:
#::Looking over the heads of the crowd of reporters::
XO_Taal says:
@::attempting to translate the text scrolling on the monitors::
FCO_Williams says:
Self: Where has he gone now? ::turns back to the console and continues to monitor the Harkening::
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Lags behind the others as they enter:: TO: Keep Miss Wohls’ attention while I contact the ship.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::recognizes William's look towards the command chair:: FCO: The Captain is on call in his office again. I shudder to think what it means to have to deal with Starfleet admirals day in and day out.
FCO_Williams says:
::notices the TL door closing, assumes the CO is going to contact the Away Teams::
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::looks over the XO's shoulder, tilting her head to one side as she watches curiously::
Host SB says:
ACTION: The Away Team is led by Reanni and her staff through the building's magnificently corporate halls, towards the large press hall.
CIV_Azanna says:
::takes notes on a small padd as she reads::
XO_Taal says:
@::looks over his shoulder and looks at the OPS::
CMO_Kimura says:
@OPS/XO: Anyone know where we are going?
TO_Keach says:
#CNS: Keep her attention - how? ::Thinks about it for a second and looks over to Miss Wohls::
XO_Taal says:
@OPS: I'm having trouble with the syntax...
OPS_L`yaian says:
@CMO: We're probably heading back to the ships original destination... at least, if the autopilot kicked back in when systems were brought back online...
XO_Taal says:
@CMO/OPS: Although, it appears we are heading towards the second planet.
CNS_Bauer says:
#*GENEVA/XO*: Bauer to Commander Taal. Please respond.
CNS_Bauer says:
#TO: Charm her.
XO_Taal says:
@::taps his combadge::
CMO_Kimura says:
@XO: Hey, can I see what you're working on? I have a knack for languages...
XO_Taal says:
@CMO: Of course... ::hands her the tricorder::
CSO_Jakiel says:
#Wohls: Can this be kept to a short interview?  We really would like to speak to the scientific community soon.
TO_Keach says:
#WOHLS: Miss Wohls, you mentioned some food and refreshments; are they available to us?
XO_Taal says:
@*CNS*: Counselor? How may I be of assistance?
CMO_Kimura says:
@XO: Thanks... ::takes the Tricorder:: OPS: What languages do you know, Verai?
CIV_Azanna says:
::yawns and leans back in her chair, getting tired::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::looks at the Harkening's "healthy" condition again:: Self: Was their critical status some kind of joke?
CNS_Bauer says:
#*XO*: Sir, how freely am I to answer the many reporters asking very hard questions. Any topics off limits?
XO_Taal says:
@CMO/OPS: At first glance, it appears to be navigational data and sensor readings. However, there is nothing conclusive with the translations.
XO_Taal says:
@::raises an eyebrow::
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::shakes her head a little:: CMO: Not much other than Minaran and Caitian... the Universal Translators are very useful...
Host SB says:
#<Wohls> ::looks to some of her staff, who give exasperated looks. Some scurry off to get food and drinks::
CMO_Kimura says:
@XO/OPS: Could be medical data...
XO_Taal says:
@*CNS*: Pardon me? I do not know what you are referring to. I am afraid I have not been updated on your progress on the planet.
CIV_Azanna says:
::stretches and looks over at Mojo::
CMO_Kimura says:
@XO: I've seen these symbols on the stasis chambers...
CNS_Bauer says:
::Still following behind trying unsuccessfully to be discrete::
TO_Keach says:
#::Looks at Rianni with satisfaction and smiles::
Host SB says:
#<Wohls> TO: Sorry about that. The snacks are on their way. CSO: I'll see what I can do. But you can imagine the press, especially this. They will probably have five times the number of questions you have. It's their job, after all.
CMO_Kimura says:
@::punches in some translations possibilities::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::looks over Geneva's security logs:: FCO: Any idea how long it's been since the away team on Briengogh last checked in?
CNS_Bauer says:
#*XO*: I can't reach the Captain. It's getting tricky down here. I don't want to say anything wrong. We are at the mercy of hostile media types.
FCO_Williams says:
CTO: It's been a while.
CSO_Jakiel says:
# Wohls:  I imagine they will.  But you know we are not at liberty to discuss a great many technical topics until both sides make a decision.
XO_Taal says:
@*CNS*: Use your best judgment, Commander. There is a reason the Captain and I named you second officer, and it was not to delegate our paperwork to your office.
CIV_Azanna says:
::gets up and walks over to Mojo, pushes his aside and lies down on the couch::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::sighs:: FCO: Indeed... ::arches his antennae back in frustration::
Host SB says:
%<Harkening_XO> COM: Geneva: Geneva, this is Harkening. We have a few minor messes to clean up over here. Can you spare a few operations personnel? Also, did you happen to detect a small ship leaving the area, back towards the inner planets, on your way in?
CNS_Bauer says:
#*XO*: I don't want to sound like we are hiding things. I think I know what to do. Bauer out.
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Rejoins Miss Wohls::
Host SB says:
#<Wohls> CSO: I would think you would have a problem with technical discussions more so with the scientists than the press.
XO_Taal says:
@::turns back to Verai and Kazue::
XO_Taal says:
@CMO/OPS: Any progress?
CNS_Bauer says:
#WOHLS: Excuse me; I needed to contact our people. I believe Ensign Keach had a good suggestion. We would love to eat.  Seems like a month since our last meal.
CIV_Azanna says:
::pets Mojo and falls asleep::
Host SB says:
# <Wohls>::shrugs towards the CNS::
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::looking at the text appearing on the monitor, trying to figure it out with the help of her tricorder.::
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ACTION: As if on cue, a catering staff rolls in carts full of various snacks, native "finger foods", AND COLORFUL objects that look like fruits and vegetables of odd sorts, and various drinks.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::glances at FCO:: COM: Harkening: XO: We can spare the personnel, yes. And we did detect a ship.... a medical ship to be exact. Why? Is there something we should know about it?
CNS_Bauer says:
#CSO: How does it look to you? ::Meaning the just delivered food cart::
Host SB says:
%<Harkening_XO> COM: Geneva: No, not a medical ship. No idea what that is which you're talking about. This is a much smaller ship, maybe one or two-person. And warp-capable.
TO_Keach says:
#::His mouth begins to water at the site of food being brought in and when he looks at it his face turns::
CMO_Kimura says:
@::shakes her head:: XO: No... This is particularly challenging...
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Looks at the food and smiles at Keach:: TO: You go first.
CSO_Jakiel says:
#CNS: I would not want to offend our hosts again.  They have not harmed us earlier so I would assume the food is edible.
XO_Taal says:
@CMO: Well, there was something else I learned at Star Fleet Academy... trial and error.
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::raises her eyebrows and grins:: XO/CMO: Hmm, I think I found the Engineering console here... ::scans to see if she can figure out the specific controls on the console in front of her::
CMO_Kimura says:
@::bites her lip as she concentrates:: XO: Yep... know all about that one...
XO_Taal says:
@::sits down at one of the console and examines the buttons carefully before pressing one of them::
CNS_Bauer says:
#CSO: Good enough for me.  ::Grabs what looks like an apple off the cart::
CMO_Kimura says:
@OPS: Ooh! Let's compare those schematics!
CTO_Kizlev says:
::blinks with more than a little curiosity:: COM: Harkening: XO: No... I was not aware of such a ship. Were you able to identify anything distinguishing about it before your trouble? Point of origin perhaps?
XO_Taal says:
@::waits to see what the button is for::
CMO_Kimura says:
@::hands Verai the tricorder:: OPS: Load 'em up!
TO_Keach says:
#CNS: Well, it looks edible
FCO_Williams says:
::checking sensor records for any sign of the ship the Harkening is referring to::
CMO_Kimura says:
@XO: Taal, don't touch anything! You could cut the engines or something!
CSO_Jakiel says:
# CNS:  I will observe the status of your health.
Host SB says:
ACTION: The transport ship increases thrust noticably as loud chemical booster rockets shove the ship faster into space.
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::nods, takes the other tricorder, and starts to compare the schematics::
CNS_Bauer says:
#WOHLS: So, when does this conference start? ::Takes a bite of the sweet fruit in his hand::
XO_Taal says:
@::looks at Kazue::
CSO_Jakiel says:
#::intends to keep an eye on the Counselor since watching him take a bite of the apple::
XO_Taal says:
@CMO: Yes, ma'am. However, it appears I have discovered thruster control.
TO_Keach says:
#::Hungrily grabs a sandwich and takes a bite::
CMO_Kimura says:
@::takes his hand away from the console:: XO: Yeah... there is a reason why you aren't our engineer...
CNS_Bauer says:
#CSO: Well, someone should. I feel better knowing you got me back. ::Smiles at her and resumes chewing::
Host SB says:
#<Wohls> CNS: Soon, hopefully. Waiting on the last few members of the press to come in. Notably the people from The Insider's Explanation... Always late, yet always ready to spout off half-truths for the stuff they missed.
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::looks over at the XO, and then giggles at the CMO's comment::
CNS_Bauer says:
#WOHLS: That's fine; we are ready when you are.
Host SB says:
ACTION: As the ship continues to hurtle through space, one of the engine diagrams on the recently-identified Engineering consoles begins to sound warnings, flashing multiple colors.
XO_Taal says:
@::looks at the flashing console::
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Takes another bite and grabs a bottle of liquid from the cart, opens it and sniffs at the contents::
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::looks panicked for a moment, trying to figure out what's happening as she scans with the tricorder and tries a few different control buttons, hoping they'll slow down a little::
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Smells odd but, drinks it anyway::
Host SB says:
%<Harkening_XO> COM: Geneva: Sorry, not really anything, honestly. Couldn't have been any larger than a low-profile shuttle. The course we had plotted for it was back towards your original position. It entered warp, and then we lost power.
CMO_Kimura says:
@OPS: Done with the DL?
XO_Taal says:
@OPS: I pressed this button and it appeared to propel us. If we press this button beside it, it may slow us down by activating the opposite thruster.
XO_Taal says:
@::points to the button::
Host SB says:
ACTION: Various engine graphs go up and down as OPS presses different buttons. Every once in awhile, the engine graph would settle on a single color (still different than the "normal" color, but steady), before moving onward.
CTO_Kizlev says:
*Engineering*: Lieutenant McDowell, please have one of your engineering teams ready to deploy in transporter room 2. The Harkening still requires some repair help.
CSO_Jakiel says:
#::chafes at the delay of the other group and glances at the exit doors::
OPS_L`yaian says:
@CMO: Hold on, hold on... trying to figure out what the heck the warnings are trying to warn us about... ::looks at the XO:: XO: If you think so, sir!
XO_Taal says:
@OPS: It seems logical to be the logical conclusion. However, there is only one way to confirm or refute that.
Host SB says:
<McDowell> ::mumbles begrudgingly... saving another engineering staff at their own job, yet again... speaks with a resigned voice over the comm:: *CTO*: Yes sir. On our way.
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::nods:: XO: So.... ::looks expectant:: are you going to try it or not? ..Err... sir.
CMO_Kimura says:
@OPS/XO: Let's just leave it!
Host SB says:
ACTION: Some final group of about seven people enters the press hall and take up their seats.
CTO_Kizlev says:
COM: Harkening: XO: Understood, Harkening. I'm sending a team over to assist you. If you require anything else, do not hesitate to ask. Geneva out.
Host SB says:
#<Wohls> All: It's time... ::walks up on stage towards the microphoned podium, leading the Away Team with her::
XO_Taal says:
@::looks at Kazue and then at the button::
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::passes her tricorder over the engineering console once more, hoping to figure out enough to operate the darn thing::
XO_Taal says:
@::presses the button once and observes what happens::
CMO_Kimura says:
@OPS/XO: We shoulda left it alone already, but we do need to get things going. This hunk-a-junk goes slower than Warp 1....
CSO_Jakiel says:
#::follows, glad to finally be starting.  Places her hands behind her back, waiting expectantly for all the questions they are not allowed to answer::
CMO_Kimura says:
@XO: Stop pressing buttons that we don't know what they are! That might be the self-destruct button or something!
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Walks behind Wohls:: CSO/TO: You two ready for this?
CTO_Kizlev says:
FCO: Another ship.... a two-man ship at that... and warp capable? Peculiar...
CIV_Azanna says:
::begins to snore::
Host SB says:
ACTION: The ship's trajectory noticeably changes as the port engine kicks in... Unfortunately at a different thrust amount as the starboard engine. The ship begins spinning clockwise.
TO_Keach says:
#CNS: ::Whispers:: I don't think I have a choice ::grins::
CSO_Jakiel says:
#CNS:  Yes sir, I am.  There is little information we can give them, so this should not take long.
Host SB says:
ACTION: A little while later, the port engine display on the engineering console begins wailing and flashing.
CTO_Kizlev says:
FCO: Do the sensor logs reveal something illuminating?
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::Looks at the CMO:: CMO: Err... that wouldn't be on the navigation and engine controls... ma'am... more likely under the operations... ::stops as the ship starts to spin:: ...oh crud
CNS_Bauer says:
#CSO/TO: Be evasive in your answers. We can just give them enough to chew on for now. It shouldn't take much.
XO_Taal says:
@::watches the stars travel counterclockwise::
FCO_Williams says:
CTO: yes, very strange.
XO_Taal says:
@CMO/OPS: Fascinating... I appear to have found the port thrusters.
FCO_Williams says:
CTO: They show something but it will take a bit of time to extract it all.
CNS_Bauer says:
#WOHLS: Where would you like us?
XO_Taal says:
@CMO: Catalog those symbols to correspond to 'port thruster'.
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::closes her eyes for a moment, trying to calm down, and then looks at the tricorder again trying to match up the way things work, to the basic standard in the rest of the galaxy, without having to rely on the words on the screen::
Host SB says:
#<Wohls> CNS: Just off to the side of me for a moment... Here we go. ::taps microphone::
CTO_Kizlev says:
FCO: Very well. Duty OPS: You may transport the team the moment they're ready.
CMO_Kimura says:
@XO: TAAL!
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Stands to the side, as directed::
XO_Taal says:
@CMO/OPS: It appears this button may be a thruster control as well...
CMO_Kimura says:
@XO: If you haven't noticed... we're going OFF COURSE!
TO_Keach says:
#::Stands next to the CNS::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::goes over to science and looks over the LRS readings for indications of the bio-ship Taal and the others are on::
CMO_Kimura says:
@::hands the tricorder to the OPS again:: OPS: You take this... I've got to fly this thing...
CNS_Bauer says:
#CSO: Do I look ok? ::Wishes he had a mirror. Fixes his hair with his fingers::
Host SB says:
<Wohls> # All: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome. In a moment we'll be going live, so please bear with us as we begin this momentous press conference. ::looks forward to the production engineers behind the cameras as they do a silent five-second countdown::
CIV_Azanna says:
<Mojo> ::wakes up, grumbles and hops back on the couch next to Farina::
CMO_Kimura says:
@::sits down at the helm:: XO: What's the manual button?
CNS_Bauer says:
#CSO: She said "Momentous. That's better, huh?
XO_Taal says:
@CMO: I do not know.
XO_Taal says:
@::points to the button he last pressed::
XO_Taal says:
@CMO: That button controls the port thruster.
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Loves being a celebrity::
CSO_Jakiel says:
#CNS:  It would appear she is going for sensationalism, but this is First Contact after all.
FCO_Williams says:
CTO: If it was as small as the Harkening says... we may not get a lot of info that will be helpful.
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::looks at the Doctor:: CMO: Ma'am, we're doing our best... ::takes the tricorder and goes back to trying to figure out the controls, pressing a few buttons, fairly sure they'll put the auto-pilot back in control, and return the engine functions to what they were moments before::
CNS_Bauer says:
#CSO: I'd say there entitled. This is a big day for them. At least it should be.
XO_Taal says:
@CMO: This button besides the port thruster controls the aft thruster.
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::Isn't positive, of course, and carefully crosses her fingers for good luck::
FCO_Williams says:
CTO: However, Could it be possible that it is the missing second ship from Briengogh?
CTO_Kizlev says:
FCO: Right, and that would mean Hansre might know something he might not want to willingly share with us.
CNS_Bauer says:
#TO: Straighten that uniform, Ensign ::Smiles:: TO: Just kidding. You look great. Real star quality.
TO_Keach says:
#::Adjusts his clothes in nervousness::
Host SB says:
# <Wohls> ::watches the engineer give her the "you're on" sign:: All: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of Planetary Journalist, and myself, thank you for attending. I am standing here to introduce our great planet to the delegation of officers from The United Federation of Planets.
XO_Taal says:
@CMO: There should be two more buttons to control the starboard thruster and the forward thrusters. Logic dictates that the buttons would be in close proximity of the other two.
CSO_Jakiel says:
# ::decides to stay low key since she sensed the Counselor's eagerness to take the questions::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::shrugs:: FCO: I know little about these people we're dealing with...I wouldn't put it past them in all honesty... Self: Well what do we have here? ::antennae perk up::
CMO_Kimura says:
@::eyes the buttons suspiciously::
CNS_Bauer says:
#CUB: Umm, I think I'm going on stage. Can you hold that thought?
FCO_Williams says:
CTO: That, may be something for the CO to discuss with him
CMO_Kimura says:
@XO: Okay... ::presses the starboard thruster button::
Host SB says:
# <Wohls> All: As reported earlier, a few hours ago JelonTek, the confirmed winners of the Briengogh Light-Ship Contest, sponsored by The Consortium, made contact with this delegation, and have been in preliminary talks over the planet's new role in the overall galaxy.
FCO_Williams says:
::looks at the console as it beeps:: CTO: Looks at this, I think we've just picked up our missing ship.
Host SB says:
ACTION: Slowly, but surely, the ship's course rightens as the engines' outputs level. However, the engineering display continues to wail incessantly.
CTO_Kizlev says:
FCO: Agreed.... take a look at this. ::patches LRS into the helm:: There's a craft on the far side of the Briengogh planet. It looks as if it's deliberately trying to stay out of sight...
XO_Taal says:
@CMO: Good work.
FCO_Williams says:
CTO: Either that, or they are not able to control the vessel.
XO_Taal says:
@OPS: Perhaps when I engaged the thrusters, I overloaded something in the back.
FCO_Williams says:
::begins focusing the sensors in the region of the strange little ship::
FCO_Williams says:
Self: Let's see what we can see, shall we.
CMO_Kimura says:
@XO/OPS: So far so good...
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::growls under her breath still trying to figure something out, but then looks up and nods at the XO:: XO: Maybe, sir... I'll go check it out... ::turns and leaves the main control area, heading for the back of the ship again::
CTO_Kizlev says:
FCO: I think we ought to take a closer look... ::considers the consequences::
Host SB says:
# <Wohls> All: While I cannot reveal much of our talks with the delegation, as that is considered confidential under the Journalism First Rights Agreement, the officers have agreed to hold a press conference to jointly answer any immediate questions you may have. They are rather conservative on their answers they're giving, however, pending a hopeful meeting with The Consortium, which has yet to be scheduled.
Host SB says:
# <Wohls> All: So, at this point, I will open the floor to questions. One at a time, please! ::puts emphasis on the last sentence, hoping to avoid a melee::
XO_Taal says:
@::watches Verai head for the back and sits down::
FCO_Williams says:
CTO: What? You mean take the Geneva back to Briengogh?

XO_Taal says:
@::looks at the console trying to determine what the flashing monitor means::
CTO_Kizlev says:
*Security*: Have our guest Mr. Olpinfa escorted to the bridge. FCO: Let's see if he recognizes what we're looking at first.
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::stops in front of the engine console that she worked on before and closes her eyes, hoping to work the same magic that brought the ship back online in the first place::
Host SB says:
<Security> *CTO*: Mr. Olpinfa is currently with the CO in his Ready Room, sir. Shall I page him there?
CMO_Kimura says:
@::turns to Taal:: XO: Where'd she go?
FCO_Williams says:
CTO: OK. ::gets ready to put it on visual::
CTO_Kizlev says:
*Security*: By all means do so. I'm sure the Captain will want to be here as well.
XO_Taal says:
@CMO: She went to the back to investigate the possibility that something overloaded when the thrusters were engaged.
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Walks on stage set and takes one of the chairs found there::
Host SB says:
<Olpinfa> ::shuffles out of the RR slowly, age and all, wearing a slightly annoyed face, to the effect of "You had to call *security* to get me out here???"::
FCO_Williams says:
::puts visual sensors on the view screen:: CTO: We have visual, on screen now.
FCO_Williams says:
::looks at the image, studying the ship;:
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::taps at a few controls, continuously referring to her tricorder:: self: ::quietly:: urg, come one, work... please work... I don't want to get blown up on some alien ship on my first away mission
Host Cub_Reporter says:
#CNS: So, they are from the Federation? How many of them are there? How many planets are there in this Federation? Are they representative of the membership?
CMO_Kimura says:
@XO: Oh, boy... I just wish we'd hurry up and get to this holding colony or whatever it is... Or rather, wouldn't they be shocked to see us at the colony? Shouldn't we go back to the Geneva?
Host SB says:
#<Wohls> ::steps off to one side of the podium, allowing the CNS to come up to the microphone... and the limelight::
CNS_Bauer says:
#PRESS: Well, first of all, my name is Commander Zachariah Bauer. This is Ensign Rhianni Jakiel and Ensign Keach. On behalf of the United Federation of Planets we would like to say thank you for inviting us to your beautiful planet Briengogh.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::walks up closer, gazing intently at the view screen:: Self: Well, well, well... FCO: I never did fully trust capitalistic societies bent on beating competition.... no matter the cost. ::whirls around to see Hansre:: Hansre: Greetings, sir. I was curious.... do you recognize ::points to view screen:: …that?
CNS_Bauer says:
#PRESS: Now what was the question?
FCO_Williams says:
::continues to gather data about the ship from sensors::
XO_Taal says:
@CMO: I wish I knew where the destination of the medical transport is. However, we do not. In addition, we do not know the condition of the previously transported ill passengers. Assuming that this is not the first time the Briengogh home world transported their ill in such a fashion.
Host SB says:
<Olpinfa> ::matter-of-factly:: CTO: Looks relatively close to the ship designs I saw coming out of Aquoton. Though we had reports that their ship was declared destroyed in an engine mishap moments before they were to enter light-speed in the competition. Why?
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Takes object from Wohls and takes a moment to realize it is a voice amplifying tool::
Host Cub_Reporter says:
#CNS: So, ::redirecting his original question:: you are from the Federation? How many of you are there? Are you representative of the membership?
CMO_Kimura says:
@XO: Probably not the first time...
CTO_Kizlev says:
FCO: See if you can magnify the image, lieutenant. Hansre: Aquoton, your immediate competition? It would appear it wasn't destroyed after all, assuming of course that is their warp-capable vessel.
XO_Taal says:
@CMO: No. Considering the designation of this medical transport, logic dictates that there have been other... missions of this nature.
CNS_Bauer says:
#PRESS: Well the Federation is composed of many members from many different systems. I don't have the exact numbers but, ::Looks to Jakiel:: CSO: What would you say? Millions? Billions?
Host Cub_Reporter says:
#CNS: Is it true that you are you a military group looking for conquests? Do you plan to conquer the Briengogh?
CSO_Jakiel says:
#:: wonders briefly if Wohls would rather they say they were a people looking for conquest::
FCO_Williams says:
:enlarges image and proceed to make it clearer:: CTO: There you go.
CNS_Bauer says:
#PRESS: We are not a military group. We are mostly explorers and scientists.
CSO_Jakiel says:
#PRESS:  It would be many billions, yes.
Host SB says:
<Olpinfa> ::still matter-of-factly, almost Vulcanesque in his line of thought:: CTO: Definitely interesting. However, it's still inconsequential if the ship survived. JelonTek was the confirmed winner of the light-ship contest.
FCO_Williams says:
Hansre: How so?
CNS_Bauer says:
#CSO: In fellowship, we seek peace, knowledge and to boldly go where no one has gone before....
FCO_Williams says:
Hansre: You both have warp capable vessels?
Host Sun_Times_Reporter says:
#CNS: And what about the Aquaton claim about their being in contact with the Federation before JelonTek?
Host SB says:
ACTION: All the press scribble violently as they rush to copy down all the soundbites
CNS_Bauer says:
#PRESS: Of that, I have no knowledge.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::folds his arms, holding his gaze firm at Hansre while he answers the FCO::
Host SB says:
<Olpinfa> FCO: It wouldn't be much of a race if only one of us built a working ship, now would it?
CSO_Jakiel says:
#PRESS:  I have no information to support that the Aquaton's claim were in contact with the Federation initially.   It would not be of consequence, anyway.
CMO_Kimura says:
@::sighs and leans back in her chair:: XO: Hope everything is okay on the Geneva...
CNS_Bauer says:
#PRESS: Ensign Jakiel and I were on the shuttle craft when our Captain first spoke with a space patrol person from this planet.
OPS_L`yaian says:
@::still apparently having no success with the engines, though she's trying as hard as she can under the circumstances::
XO_Taal says:
@CMO: Indeed. I have not heard from the Geneva since you and the rest of the away team beamed aboard the medical transport.
CNS_Bauer says:
#PRESS: As far as I know that was First Contact.
FCO_Williams says:
Hansre: You say you won the race, but if both consortiums have warp capable ships, then how do you determine a winner?
CTO_Kizlev says:
Hansre: If being the first to use warp drive is so important, can you tell me, with absolute certainty, that JelonTek was truly the victor in your race? Suppose Aquoton really did make it first, hmm?
CMO_Kimura says:
@XO: We're too far away to contact them too.
XO_Taal says:
@CMO: Yes, we are certainly on our own.
Host SB says:
<Olpinfa> ::still very matter-of-factly:: CTO/FCO: I'm reciting directly from the report issued by The Consortium. Our ship made a confirmed light-speed travel to the outer edge of the star system, and successfully returned. The Aquoton ship, as I said, had an engine malfunction, and lost contact with our satellite network. The Consortium assumed it was destroyed, and declared JelonTek the winner, both by completion of the challenge, and by default.
Host SB says:
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