USS GENEVA MISSION TRANSCRIPT – 10503.18

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Last time, on the USS Geneva...
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The press conference hit the ground running, with a number of direct questions being posed to the Away Team
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The biomedical ship away team managed to decipher some controls, but not before sending them wildly off-course, along with a number of unknown warnings coming from the consoles
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And the mystery with the Harkening continues, as the ship has returned to full operational status, but has notified the Geneva of an unknown small warp-capable craft that warped out just before the ship lost power
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The mysteries continue, as the plot continues to intertwine... What will be discovered next?
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=/\=/\=/\=/\=/\= CONTINUE MISSION =/\=/\=/\=/\=/\=
XO_Taal says:
$CMO: I believe there is a common human vernacular that is appropriate for this situation. Something about fans and feces.
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Continues to field questions and dispel rumors from the Briengogh press. So far, it is going well::
CMO_Kimura says:
$::at the helm of the transport ship trying to decipher the language on the console:: XO: Never hear that one... sorry...
CTO_Kizlev says:
::on the bridge, gazing at Hansre, not satisfied with his answers about the Aquoton ship::
TO_Keach says:
#::Standing on stage listening to questions from the press::
SB says:
# <Dan_Buckles>All: Dan Buckles, with the Regular Questioner... What trade negotiations is the Federation considering with JelonTek and/or Aquoton?
CMO_Kimura says:
$Self: Dammit... where is the autopilot button... XO: Help me find the autopilot button, Taal!
CMO_Kimura says:
$OPS: Verai! Where'd you go?
XO_Taal says:
$::looking for a button:: CMO: Perhaps it is a series of buttons. A combination that would inform the computer to disengage the autopilot.
FCO_Steve says:
Hansre: I am curious, what does your consortium gain, by winning the faster than light ship race.
CIV_Azanna says:
::sleeps in her quarters::
OPS_L`yaian says:
$::hearing someone call her, she calls back:: CMO: Back of the ship, ma'am... trying to figure out what's wrong... again
CO_Shras says:
:: walk from his ready room to the bridge ::
CNS_Bauer says:
#BUCKLES: So far no trades or business like talks have taken place between the Federation and any corporation from Briengogh.  After all, we just got here.
CMO_Kimura says:
$OPS: Okay, okay... XO: No, Taal... we do NOT need to press anymore buttons... Where's the tricorder?
CTO_Kizlev says:
::sees Shras enter:: ALL: Captain on the bridge!
FCO_Steve says:
::notices the CO returning from his ready room:: CO: Sir, we have what we believe is the other Briengogh ship on screen.
SB says:
ACTION: A high-pitched whine can be heard by OPS, quickly building in intensity, before a coolant transfer pipe feeding what looks to be the starboard thruster engine cracks open
XO_Taal says:
$::raises an eyebrow:: CMO: Very well, Kazue.
OPS_L`yaian says:
$::covers her ears at the whine and then jumps as the pipe bursts:: Self: well... I think I found the problem...
CO_Shras says:
FCO: Anything like what we have ever seen before?
CMO_Kimura says:
$XO: Do you remember any combinations?
CNS_Bauer says:
#BUCKLES/PRESS: Remember folks, this is just the first of many future meetings with your people. 
FCO_Steve says:
CO: No sir, not in our databases
SB says:
<Olpinfa> FCO: The Consortium gains nothing... ::in a correcting tone::: JelonTek gains, for at least the first few years, exclusive space-exploration mission rights, as assigned by The Consortium.
CO_Shras says:
FCO: Can we ask the Briengogh if they know about that ship?
XO_Taal says:
$CMO: I do not know the functions of these controls.
FCO_Steve says:
CO: Yes sir, Mr. Olpinfa has identified it as the Aquoton Designed vessel. It was believed destroyed.
SB says:
ACTION: Rather luckily, the engineering computer's overheating sensors takes over, and the whole ship's propulsion system shuts back down not soon after the pipe burst.
XO_Taal says:
$CMO: We are still in the process of deciphering the Briengogh language.
CMO_Kimura says:
$XO: Well, if these are - hey! I think we just lost power...
CTO_Kizlev says:
CO: And I'm certain Mr. Olpinfa is more than willing to enlighten us with everything he knows about that ship.
XO_Taal says:
$::looks at the console and then outside at the stars:: CMO: I believe you are correct.
SB says:
# <Buckles>CNS: You've been in contact with JelonTek personnel for more than half a cycle already, and you have not begun trade negotiations??? ::rather aghast::
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Leans over to CSO/TO and whispers:: CSO/TO: This is getting tiresome. These people have one track minds. We shall continue this for a short time more then; we will ask to call it a day.  It is getting late and I for one have had enough.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::turns a wry gaze at Hansre::
CMO_Kimura says:
$OPS: What happened back there, Verai? ::turns around and calls back::
CIV_Azanna says:
::snores softly::
CNS_Bauer says:
#BUCKLES: Well, what can I say. Call it a difference in priorities.
OPS_L`yaian says:
$::stares forward for a moment, then growls before standing back up and heading back to the front of the ship:: CMO/XO: Well...the warnings were about a coolant pipe - which just burst by the way - and now everything has shut down as a result. ::doesn’t look too pleased::
TO_Keach says:
#::Agreeingly nods:: CNS: Me too sir
XO_Taal says:
$OPS: Fascinating...
CMO_Kimura says:
$XO: Ooh! Put that down in the tricorder!
XO_Taal says:
$::enters the new information into the tricorder::
XO_Taal says:
$CMO: Now we have a broader basis to decipher the language.
CO_Shras says:
Olpinfa: What was the hypothesis about their destruction?
SB says:
<Olpinfa> ::stews visibly at the CTO's cold tone of voice... does not like being talked down to, at all:: ::said just as coldly:: CTO/CO: For the record... I do not know much about Aquoton's ship, aside from its general design. I don't know about the Federation, but we tend to keep our trade secrets... secret.
FCO_Steve says:
Hansre: Exclusive rights too space exploration, would it not be better to share the load and involve all companies to speed up the process.
CNS_Bauer says:
#PRESS: I think my associates and I are starting to think about calling it a day. Get some rest and resume with things tomorrow.  Perhaps a meeting with this Consortium we have heard so much of, can be arranged?
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ACTION: The tricorder beeps, processes the new information for awhile, and finally spits up a new translation of the Engineering console, with quite a number more of the diagrams and controls deciphered, or at least have "educated guess" labels on screen
CTO_Kizlev says:
::narrows his eyes at Hansre, already seeing these JelonTek people are a very bad example for the Briengogh, convinced their world is definitely not ready to join the Federation::
CNS_Bauer says:
#PRESS: It appears you are all anxious for things to progress.  That can only happen when the right people get together...you know the top brass.
CMO_Kimura says:
$XO: Okay, so now what? Can we read more?
XO_Taal says:
$CMO: It would appear so. Most of which that has been translated is an educated guess.
SB says:
<Olpinfa> CO: Moments before their ship was supposed to enter light-speed, a power surge was detected in one of their four space-fabric initiator assemblies. From the looks of ground-based telemetry that was being publicly broadcast, the ship lost structural integrity upon entering light speed, because of this initiator imbalance. Whether Aquoton has more specific data, I cannot say.
OPS_L`yaian says:
$XO: Can we figure out how to fix the thrusters then? Without guessing everything?
SB says:
ACTION: The whole press mutter, mill around, and finish scribbling
CO_Shras says:
FCO: Can we contact that ship?
XO_Taal says:
$OPS: I do not know. Perhaps, we have a better chance now. However, I am not an engineer.
SB says:
<Wohls> # ::not very happy, herself, with the relative shortness and pointlessness of the press conference:: All: Thank you everyone for attending today, that will be all. Further press releases will be sent over the global Unified Journalism service.
CNS_Bauer says:
#WOHLS: Sorry but, this is pointless. They want deals we wanna chat. What I'm saying is....is there anybody here, in this room, qualified and authorized to iron out any kind of deal?
FCO_Steve says:
CO: Unknown sir ::scans frequencies to see if the ship is transmitting::
SB says:
<Olpinfa> FCO: Sometimes... This is one area The Consortium believed was appropriate for having an exclusive-rights setup, because it was believed the winner would have a clear technological advantage over the other race entrants.
FCO_Steve says:
::tries to contact the unknown ship on all frequencies::
FCO_Steve says:
Hansre: I see.
CNS_Bauer says:
#WOHLS: If not, what's for us to talk about at this stage in the game.  Don't you people want to know us as a people or is it all just about material gain?
CMO_Kimura says:
$XO: Okay, what can we read now?
XO_Taal says:
$CMO: We appear to have a translation of this Engineering console.
CTO_Kizlev says:
Hansre: I ask you this, sir. Why the secrecy, the competition, the zeal to dominate and crush your competitors? Why not share your advances with all of the peoples of your world?
CNS_Bauer says:
#TO/CSO: Come on let's get out of here. I've had enough. ::Starts walking but hasn't a clue as to where::
XO_Taal says:
$::points to the console marked as Engineering::
OPS_L`yaian says:
$XO: Hmm, okay, then I'll see what I can do....::holds her tricorder out and works with the translations, trying to bring the failed systems back online::
SB says:
# <Wohls>::slight glare:: CNS: Look around the room. Does anyone look like a politician or an official? ::still hasn't gotten over the cold shoulder she got in the limo:: As I've told you who knows how many times now, we have been conditioned over the past two generations to worry solely about material gain. You expect us to turn on a kibnit and become all happy-lovey-friends-everyone-helps-everyone-else again.
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Talks while walking, not sure or does he care if anyone is listening::
TO_Keach says:
#::Begins to follow::
XO_Taal says:
$OPS: I will assist you however I can, Ensign.
CIV_Azanna says:
::mumbles in her sleep and rolls over on the couch::
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Over his shoulder:: WOHLS: At this point I don’t expect much from you or your people. But now, I'm tired, hungry and exasperated, I promise I'll be fit for another round tomorrow, Ma'am but right now I have my team to think about and I know we have all had enough for today.
SB says:
<Olpinfa> CTO: We used to be that way. But... interstellar contact has a way of turning a civilization on its head, I'm sure you'll agree. In order to get the most results, and the most progress, in the least amount of time, our civilization and scientific community could not waste time on "dragging along the weak". We had a "get it done, and get it done yesterday... who knows if they'll be out there tomorrow" attitude.
CNS_Bauer says:
#TO: What a twit. As a reporter I'd think she'd know how to listen better.
TO_Keach says:
#::Whispers loudly:: CNS: Maybe a small group of politicians might be more open to discussions
SB says:
ACTION: With the help of the updated translations on the tricorder, auxiliary systems seem to be brought online, including auxiliary coolant pumps
XO_Taal says:
$OPS: Fascinating... what did you do?
CMO_Kimura says:
$::smiles:: XO/OPS: That sounds good, actually.
TO_Keach says:
#CNS: This reminds me of an auction, except we have nothing to sell to them
SB says:
# <Wohls>::overheard the CNS:: CNS: As a supposed enlightened person who's contacted countless other races, I'd think you would be more open and understanding of societies radically different from your own. ::storms in front of the group, opening a door to the outside:: I hope to hear from you tomorrow.
CNS_Bauer says:
#CSO: Didn't I just tell her... there was no one qualified or authorized here for deals. She knows we have seen no one else, when exactly were we to have made deals? Let's get out of here CSO/TO: Recommendations.
OPS_L`yaian says:
$XO: Err, used the translations to sort what did what and fixed it as best I could, sir.
XO_Taal says:
$OPS: Good work, Ensign.
TO_Keach says:
#CNS: Return to the ship, until tomorrow
CTO_Kizlev says:
::sighs and nods his head in understanding:: Hansre: True, the greatest, and fastest advances in science have come from adversity, but what if I told you that such division in your race is no longer a necessity in the Federation. We value the weak and help them to grow just as strong as any other. All life is important to us, Mr. Olpinfa.
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Turns to face Wohls:: WOHLS: I completely understand your ways Miss Wohls. We have met cultures similar to your own. However, they where able to realize things don’t happen over night. And they certainly knew how to make an impression better.
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Turns to Keach:: TO: Too much?
CTO_Kizlev says:
Hansre: You can set aside your differences and be united once again with our help and cooperation.
SB says:
<Olpinfa> CTO: As I've told your Captain and others before... Personally I have no problem with it. I doubt our society as a whole would have a problem with it. It simply *TAKES TIME.* I get the distinct impression that you are expecting us to return to our old ways of shared growth, ways which nearly 70% of our population has never even experienced, at the snap of a finger.
OPS_L`yaian says:
$XO: Thank you sir... perhaps we shouldn't hit anymore random buttons until we know what they do...
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Walks out onto the sidewalk::
TO_Keach says:
#CNS: Shakes things up a bit Commander ::smiles::
XO_Taal says:
$::looks at Kazue:: OPS: So I have been told, Ensign.
CNS_Bauer says:
#TO: Ok. We set the shuttles computer for emergency beam out. I'm declaring this an emergency... or at least, to prevent one.
SB says:
# <Wohls>::storms back into the building... furious:: Self: What do I look like, the Grand Chancellor??? I'm a reporter!!! I ask questions. They ask questions. We're doing our jobs!!! ::plows into her office, slams the door, and breaks down on the small couch::
CMO_Kimura says:
$XO: What was that look, Taal? ::smirks:: I was just being truthful.
XO_Taal says:
$CMO: I was not aware I gave you a look, Kazue.
CNS_Bauer says:
#TO: Get us out of here, Ensign.
CTO_Kizlev says:
Olpinfa: Of course I understand change takes time, sir. I feel, however, that change can indeed happen. If your people did it once, then eventually, it can happen again. They just need to understand the benefits of unification. A goal worth achieving, no matter how many generations it takes.... in my humble opinion.
CO_Shras says:
FCO: Maybe we can get communications frequencies and protocols for that ship from the company that sent it in the first place?
FCO_Steve says:
::tries to contact the Aquoton Ship, using the same techniques as when contact was first made with Briengogh::
TO_Keach says:
#CNS: Yes sir  ::taps combadge:: *Computer*: Emergency beam out
SB says:
ACTION: The Geneva finally returns to orbital distance from Briengogh, after having warped back in from the edge of the star system from the Harkening's location. The Aquoton ship is on the far side of the planet, relative to Geneva, with the biomedical ship in between
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Dematerializes::
FCO_Steve says:
CO: Sir, I was thinking they would be similar to what we used when we first made contact with Briengogh.
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Doesn't even care who saw us do that::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::sees Geneva drawing close to the planet:: Hansre: Please forgive me if I have offended you earlier. ::bows his head to Hansre and returns to his station::
TO_Keach says:
#::Materializes in the shuttle::
CMO_Kimura says:
$::chuckles and turns back to the helm:: XO/OPS: Can someone tell me what my console means?
CO_Shras says:
FCO: Good thinking, tell me if they show any signs...... have we scanned the ship for life signs? Maybe there is no one alive in there?
SB says:
<Olpinfa> ::puts hand up in resigned frustration:: CTO: I realize that, also. Everything takes time. I'm just warning you that most everyone is still dead-set in the competitive, cutthroat philosophy; because that's the only thing they know.
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Rematerializes in the shuttle:: TO: Secure the shuttle tight.
OPS_L`yaian says:
$::glances over at the Doctor:: CMO: Well, some of the symbols from the Engineering console are bound to be the same as the ones on yours, so we can use that as a start, right?
SB says:
ACTION: Some reporters and camera people outside stand, mouth agape, as the Federation delegation vanish right in front of them... all caught on tape
CNS_Bauer says:
CSO: Jakiel, you look exhausted. I want you to go lie down. Get some rest. Keach and I will man the fort.
TO_Keach says:
#::Mans the pilot’s seat and seals the shuttle::
XO_Taal says:
$CMO: I do not know. I will attempt to translate the text.
SB says:
ACTION: Geneva begins picking up low-band, sub-gigahertz radio transmissions between the Aquoton ship and what looks to be a communications satellite in Briengogh orbit
FCO_Steve says:
CO: Scanning is in progress, should have the results for you shortly
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Watches her nod in agreement and heads to the other chamber in the shuttle::
TO_Keach says:
#::Initiates the engines:: CNS: Are you ready sir, or would you like to stay a little longer?
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Turns to Keach:: TO: see if you can reach someone from JelonTek.  Tell them we have retired to our shuttlecraft and would like to be informed of our next meeting. Preferably one with the Consortium.
FCO_Steve says:
CO: Sir, I'm getting something.... sounds like they are trying to talk to one of their satellites
XO_Taal says:
$::attempts to translate the text with the tricorder::
CNS_Bauer says:
#TO: We aren't leaving the planet. At least not until we here from Captain Shras.
CNS_Bauer says:
#TO: But, nice try. ::Smiles. He needed that::
CTO_Kizlev says:
CO: I can intercept that communication, sir.
TO_Keach says:
#::Sleekly shuts down the engines hoping Bauer didn't see anything:: CNS: Right, I'll try to contact someone
CO_Shras says:
FCO: Redirect our call to the corporation, tell them we are beside their ship and if they need we can offer assistance
XO_Taal says:
$CMO: I am able to translate a portion of the console.
OPS_L`yaian says:
$::looking on as the XO tries his hand at translating::
TO_Keach says:
#::Opens a comm channel and sends a message to JelonTek::
CMO_Kimura says:
$XO: Thanks... ::surveys her console again::
XO_Taal says:
$CMO: It appears to be navigational maps and course plotting controls.
CIV_Azanna says:
::falls off the couch and wakes herself up:: *CTO*: Rreporrt!
CMO_Kimura says:
$XO: Let's set this to autopilot and then we can be on course again.
CNS_Bauer says:
#::Sits in one of the comfy chairs in back of the chamber and rests his eyes.  Waits for Keach to relay his message:: SELF/TO: No more press. If they want to talk about the big stuff then, they can bring on the big boys.
CTO_Kizlev says:
*CIV*: Come again? Did you just fall off your bed again?
CNS_Bauer says:
#TO: Once you have told them that, see if you can contact the Geneva.
XO_Taal says:
$CMO: Moments earlier you were looking for a way to shut down the autopilot. Now you wish for it to be reactivated?
TO_Keach says:
#::Closes the channel:: CNS: Well, message sent, whether they want to respond is up to them
OPS_L`yaian says:
$XO: If the autopilot is on, at least we're going to know where we're going... and the ship will be going where it’s supposed to
CIV_Azanna says:
::runs her paw through her long gray hair:: *CTO*: Ummm.... no?
CNS_Bauer says:
#TO: Oh, they'll respond. That I have no doubt. They won't let this big fish get away.
XO_Taal says:
$OPS/CMO: It is the logical course of action. However, that would require... experimentation.
SB says:
::overheard on Geneva::  COM: Satellite: works perfectly! I seriously don't know what went wrong the first time around. But we made contact with the Federation!
CMO_Kimura says:
$XO: Well, I don't know where this thing is going... might as well put it on auto...
CTO_Kizlev says:
*CIV*: I have to put you hold. Come to the bridge if you wish. ::listens to the incoming satellite transmission::
CMO_Kimura says:
$XO: Okay, okay... experiment away...
TO_Keach says:
#::Chuckles at his prediction:: CNS: They need us more than they think
XO_Taal says:
$CMO: Would you like to do the honors?
FCO_Steve says:
CO: Sir, do you want to talk to the pilot? We have their frequency now.
CNS_Bauer says:
#TO: I just don't get them. How do they expect us to talk about stuff that ain't even happened yet? Do they really believe we had time to iron out any deals?
CO_Shras says:
FCO: Put them on
CIV_Azanna says:
::looks around her quarters and sighs, walking out in her pink unicorn jammies::
FCO_Steve says:
CO: Aye, sir. Channel open.
CNS_Bauer says:
#TO: You're right... and they don't even know how much they need us.  If they would shut up long enough they might have found out. ::Smiles cause it really is funny::
SB says:
&<Surface> COM: Satellite: How... how is that possible? The Journalist is reporting that JelonTek made contact first. The Consortium's already awarded the contracts! They don't even know you're alive, that you were successful too!!!
FCO_Steve says:
::puts audio on speakers for all to hear::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::glances at Hansre, then back to his console as the words are heard::
CMO_Kimura says:
$XO: What the hell... show me where to push. ::smiles::
CO_Shras says:
COM: Ship: This is Captain Shras of the USS Geneva, do you require assistance?
CIV_Azanna says:
::walks out onto the Bridge and looks around sleepily::
XO_Taal says:
$CMO: Well, there are two preferred methods. The first being closing your eyes, and press at buttons randomly. The second method is to just press buttons randomly.
SB says:
<Olpinfa> ::stands near the rear of the Bridge, in front of the MSD, with a stony, ashen-faced look of shock. His eyes flicker back and forth in a mountain of quick-flashing thoughts::
OPS_L`yaian says:
$::looks at the XO:: XO: Since when do Vulcans have a sense of humor?
CIV_Azanna says:
::taps Olpinfa on the back:: Olpinfa: You seen a ghost?
TO_Keach says:
#::Smiles rhetorically:: *Geneva*: Please respond
CTO_Kizlev says:
::sees Grey in her jammies, a sight that wasn't so bad on Bebop, but on the bridge of a starship....::
XO_Taal says:
$OPS: I am merely explaining to you which methods were told to me during my time at Starfleet Academy.
OPS_L`yaian says:
$::covers her mouth:: XO: Err.. Oops... sorry, that was rude, sometimes I speak before I think...
CMO_Kimura says:
$::looks at OPS:: OPS: Close my eyes or no?
OPS_L`yaian says:
$CMO: Ehh... what the hell, close 'em ::smiles::
CMO_Kimura says:
$OPS: And chill out... we're not going to bite!
SB says:
<Olpinfa>::whisper-quiet:: All: It's... not possible. The telemetry showed the destruction upon light-entry. ::really *does* look like he's just seen, or at least heard, a ghost::
CNS_Bauer says:
#TO: See if the Captain is available.
CO_Shras says:
FCO: Are they receiving?
CMO_Kimura says:
$::closes her eyes and presses a button::
XO_Taal says:
$::looks around and waits for a change::
CIV_Azanna says:
Olpinfa: Awww you'll be okay, kiddo. ::twitches her tail, beginning to wake up::
SB says:
<Surface>  ::silent for a number of seconds, shocked that someone else knows this satellite frequency, much less the encryption codes:: COMM: Satellite: Who is this... ?? How did you get our encryption codes???
CMO_Kimura says:
$XO: Another one?
FCO_Steve says:
CO: Yes, sir
TO_Keach says:
#*CO*: Ensign Keach to Captain Shras
CTO_Kizlev says:
CO: Captain, incoming transmission.
XO_Taal says:
$CMO: It would appear to be the logical course of action.
SB says:
ACTION: The navigational console beeps a few seconds... the star chart map seems to shift a little to a more overhead display of all planets in the system
CTO_Kizlev says:
CO: It's from Ensign Keach, sir.
CIV_Azanna says:
::yawns and scratches as she walks across the Bridge to the TAC console::
XO_Taal says:
$::looks at the console::
XO_Taal says:
$CMO: Fascinating...
CO_Shras says:
*TO*: Listening
CMO_Kimura says:
$XO/OPS: Hey! A map!
TO_Keach says:
#*CO*: Captain, we have retired to the shuttle, Commander Bauer asked me to contact you
CNS_Bauer says:
#*CO*: Shras, we have a problem.....
SB says:
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