USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10702.03
Mission Number 297
Integration: Down in the Depths

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson 
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant Aaron Knight
Lília Perfeito as Lieutenant Junior Grade Christina van den Tulpen
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Trigger 
Karriuanna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

NPCs
Karriuanna Scotti as En Kipsy

Summary:
The Captain, CSO & CNS meet with one of the local Lords’s assistants to initiate the talk on commerce and trade. The outcome of the meeting is a dinner invitation with the Lord. The team will have to dress appropriately, so Kipsy points them to one of the local shops that will be able to supply them with what they need. Commander Jackson, with the FCO, CMO and SO investigate one of the other islands to determine if there is any possibility that the children could be on the planet or not. They will also investigate one of the factories to see if there is any kind of leads.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Captain's Log Stardate 10702.03: An away team with Commander Jackson, Lieutenant Rose, Lieutenant Trigger, Lieutenant Knight, has headed to the planet on the Chameleon, to find clues about the Children.  While my team, Commander Varesh, Lieutenant Tulpen, head to the planet and attempt to buy Commander Jackson and his team some time.

Host NightWind says:
<<<<<<<<<< Integration: Down into the Depths II>>>>>>>>>>

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::stood in the shuttle bay next to the chameleon with 4 medkits on the floor next to him::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::arrives in the transporter room running, with a PADD carrying the information the CO asked for::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
::finishes up his pre-flight check::  XO:  We're ready to move out Commander.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::enters the transporter room, nodding at the chief::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: In the Chameleon, looking over the current sensor readings.::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CSO: Ready, Lieutenant?

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Walks into the transporter room with a PADD, and then hands it to his Yeoman.::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::finishes checking the last kit and climbs aboard::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Sitting in the Chameleon, nodding as the FCO reports ready for departure:: FCO: Alright.. Just a moment... ::Looks over at the CMO as he climbs aboard:: FCO: You're good to go now..

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks around:: CSO/CNS: Ready?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods to Varesh:: CNS: Yes commander ::takes a position in the transporter PADD::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
XO: We all here Commander?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods her readiness to the CO::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::steps onto the pad:: CO: Aye, sir.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
XO:  Acknowledged.  ::engages engines::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Steps onto the PADD::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
Self: I suppose I'd better shut the door then. ::closes the boarding hatch::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Nods to the transporter chief:: TC: Energize.

Host En_Kipsy says:
ACTION: The captain and his team are beamed down to a facility that appears to be bustling with a variety of species from throughout the Xindi system.  Few are familiar.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods at the CMO to confirm all are aboard:: CMO: Yeah.. As I told our dear pilot, we're good to go.. ::Smiles:: CMO/SO: Now we just need to find a suitable landing place.. ::Taps a few buttons on the large side display in the Chameleon and pulls up the map the sensors generated::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
XO/CMO/SO:  Ladies and gentlemen, please place all trays in the upright position.  ::grins as the Chameleon lifts up off the SB floor::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks around in fascination::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks around the facility::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
XO: Clarification... do we want to land on the same island as the captain is on or another one?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::materializes on the planet, feeling the familiar tingling of transporters. She makes note of the individuals around, with her tricorder passively recording anything in range::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO/CNS: I am afraid we didn't enquire how to recognize the Lord

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
SO: We want whichever island containing their capital city.. If there are settlements of such size anyway..

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::plots a course for the planet as the Chameleon clears the Nighthawk::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CSO: That is true.  ::Starts walking in a general direction.:: How many species are here?

Host En_Kipsy says:
Data: The planet Citwauqa is a class O planet.  It has many small islands scattered about.  The islands are inhabited by other then the Amorbians themselves, who are water breathers.  These others come from all over the Xindi system.  They run the commerce of this planet.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@::Packs the medical kits in the storage area::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO: Well, it depends on your definition of species here. In any event, he Xindi seem almost as diverse as the Federation

SO_Lt_Rose says:
XO: From the report, there is no capital city.  Each main island is controlled by one of their lords.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@XO:  Should be a pretty smooth ride down to the planet Commander.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO/CNS: The primary species, which seems to rule the planet lives mostly underwater. But since they gave us coordinates to land here, they must have sent someone ...

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Sighs, he hadn't expected that:: SO: Well.. Take us to the one our team is now.. Perhaps we can find something out there for starters..

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Nods::

Host En_Kipsy says:
:: Comes running up, a bit out of breath.:: All: Welcome, welcome.  I am sorry I missed you.  I just received the missive... I was out and about you know... lots of work to do and not enough time... that thing in general.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Smiles at the FCO:: FCO: With your abilities, I don't doubt it... I'll try to find you a suitable spot to make your famous soft landing..

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::smiles at the new arrival and lets the CO do the talking and the CNS the analyzing::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@XO: In that case, I have something that fits close to what you were looking at.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Looks over at the screen:: SO: Show me...

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@XO:  Understood.  Until you find something, I'll do a low fly-over.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles at the new arrival, letting the Captain do the talking::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Kipsy: Hello I am Captain Sid Monroe, from the Federation Starship Nighthawk.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ FCO: Coordinates coming your way.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@FCO: That would be great.. Get to see a bit of the area...

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@FCO: As long as you get us down in one piece Aaron I'll be happy with that.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::tucks her uniform and studies this Xindi person::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ :: Pulls up a map of the island for all to see, a spot marked in red for their landing place.::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::brings up the coordinates::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@CMO:  Have I ever let you down Doc?  ::grins::

Host En_Kipsy says:
CO: Yes, yes... and my lord said you wanted to come and visit our facility.  I can tell you, we are totally up to spec... more then normal standards so you have nothing to worry about in the purity of what we produce.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Nods, visually locating the various points of interest on the map in relation to the landing site:: SO: Good.. Remote yet close...

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::checks out Kipsy's mind::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::takes the liberty to speak up:: Kipsy: We trust you, we just want to gather the data to show our government...you know, the guys with the Latinum ::smiles::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@FCO: Not yet, and I'd hate to spoil the trend now. ::grins::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Kipsy: Very good.  I would like to introduce my chief science officer, Lt. Tulpen, and Counselor Cmdr Varesh.

Host En_Kipsy says:
CSO: Of course of course... where would you like to start?

Host En_Kipsy says:
:: Nods to each one, then pulls a hanky from his back pocket and wipes his smooth blue brow.::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~CO: He's honest, sir. Preoccupied with his work, but nothing to show he's here to deceive us.~~~ Kipsy: Delighted to meet you.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Looks over at the FCO:: FCO: Alright... Just one pass over the island for a quick look, then you can set her down...

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods as her name is mentioned:: Kipsy: I think my Captain will agree ...we would like to start with the beginning. The actual product as its extracted till the refined product

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::brings the Chameleon down and does a low fly-over, before heading to the coordinates::  XO:  Aye Commander.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@XO: The island has a myriad of various species from throughout this area and the standard plants and animals you would find on any world, adapted to their own of course.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Nods:: Kipsy: Yes, from the beginning.

Host En_Kipsy says:
CSO: Of course... if you will follow me this way I will take you to my office.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
<delete of it>

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Nods:: SO: Or in short.. Normal vegetation.. ::Smiles, as he turns his look out of the front viewer, taking in the surroundings::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::looks down at the view::  All:  Nice scenery.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ XO: If by normal, it won't eat you, I don't believe so.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::follows along with the others, casting his mind around the immediate area::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods:: Kipsy: Thank you. As you understand we do not know much about your customs so any information you give us regarding your social etiquette will be welcomed too ::starts following him but waits for the captain::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@FCO: Very nice, if only they still had scenery like that back home.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ FCO: I am thinking Hawai'ian... and I am picturing you in a grass skirt....

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Walks in behind their guide:: ~~~CNS: Anything from the rest of the people?~~~

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Frowns at the remark:: SO: what do you mean?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::Thinks the guy looks waaay too subservient to be heading a major factory::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~CO: Not at the moment... I'll keep a lookout.~~~

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@SO:  What is this infatuation with wanting me to be in a skirt or dress?  ::chuckles::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@::grins at the mention of a grass skirt::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@CMO:  And Doc, no collaborating with the enemy!

Host En_Kipsy says:
Scenery: The Captain's team passes many people.  The ground is very busy.  There is little air traffic in the vicinity.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@XO:  We're approaching the coordinates.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ Hmmm.... FCO: I wonder...

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Nods:: FCO: Alright.. I think I've seen enough.. Take us down..

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::looks around at the diverse people while following Kipsy::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Kipsy: Is your world a main transfer point to other areas on the sector?

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ :: glances at sensors:: FCO: Area appears clear.  There is a small pond just to the left.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@SO: I wonder if there are any fish... I'm hungry.

Host En_Kipsy says:
:: Nods to his secretary and then leads them into his office.:: CO: Can I get you and your people some refreshments?

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::brings the Chameleon about and gently brings her down to the planet::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks at his team::

Host En_Kipsy says:
:: Moves to the display panel behind his desks and touches a keypad there.  As the display opens up, he steps back.::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
Kipsy: We noticed your off world mines. Your Citwauqatite, is it harvested in the outer moons or on your planet as well?

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Kipsy: No Thanks.  CNS/CSO: Any refreshments?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
All: No, thanks, nothing for me right now.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::listens as the hum of the engines power down::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Gets up and prepares his gear to disembark::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ CMO: There is one thing this world does not appear to lack and that is fish.  However, you might be careful.  A lot of the sea life is sentient.  It would be embarrassing to have the fish look up from its plate and ask you not to eat it.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::thinks its not nice to say no:: Kipsy: One of your local beverages would be nice to try

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@FCO: Nice landing but you may want to have someone look at the port quarter landing strut. ::grins::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@SO: Yes, it would rather wouldn’t it... ::smiles::

Host En_Kipsy says:
@ CSO: Just from the oceans.  The outer mines are mined by others for their metal content mostly.  Some minerals... a few gems... that sort of thing.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@All: Remember, we're here covertly.. We'll head towards the factory first and observe things for a bit before moving on towards the more inhabited area of this island..

Host En_Kipsy says:
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FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::gets up::  CMO:  Hmm, a Doctor with a sense of humor!  ::grins::

Host En_Kipsy says:
:: Orders his secretary to bring in a refreshment tray.::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods:: Kipsy: I understand. You have a unique planet here indeed. We are most fortunate you are open to negotiate with us. I imagine plenty of planets want your mineral as well

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ XO: The factory is a few kilometres from the main town of this island.  There are a few villages more along the coast.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::exits the Chameleon and looks out at the surroundings::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::doesn't feel he can quite talk along with the science type stuff, so he settles down to listen and scan the area around them::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@::walks out after the FCO::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Nods:: SO: Then we will have some walking to do.. ::Exits the chameleon and looks around for a moment to get his bearings::

Host En_Kipsy says:
:: Shrugs as he pulls out a tray of samples::  CSO: The Amorbians are lucky they have the mineral.  It is rather hard for a water world to do much in commerce with other worlds.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::wonders if she should sit or stand. Looks at the CO for an example::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ :: Tricorder in hand, hops out and joins the others.::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks around the room::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
Kipsy: Your fish and algae supplies, although not as unique, are also a valuable resource in the Federation. But I agree, your mineral is one of the things that makes this planet so special

Host En_Kipsy says:
:: Places the sample on his desk::  All: As you can see, these come in various purities, depending on your needs and what you are willing to pay.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Starts heading off in the direction of the factory:: All: Let's get moving then...

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
Kipsy: Would you mind if I scan the samples? To see which would better fit our needs?

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
::follows on behind::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Picks up a sample and hands it to the CSO::

Host En_Kipsy says:
CSO: The Amorbians will only trade in the mineral, nothing more.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Kipsy: If I may ask? Who works in the factories.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::waits for the others and brings up the rear::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
Kipsy: Oh, I was not aware of that ::wonders if its a cultural thing

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
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CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::takes the sample from the CO but waits for Kipsy's permission to reveal her tricorder and do more thorough scans::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ All: This type of environment makes one think of holiday, not espionage.

Host En_Kipsy says:
CSO: Besides what is on their outer planets.  The lords keep a strict control over things.  It is lucky for us they do not like nor are able to stay on land for more then short periods of time.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@All: Now where's that waiter with my drinks?

Host En_Kipsy says:
CO: The mineral itself is gathered by the various inhabitants of the ocean.  It is brought to us for refinery.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods realizing the importance of the hierarchical system::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@CMO:  Don't look at me!  ::grins::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::as Kipsy doesn't seem to mind, she takes her tricorder and proceeds to scanning the mineral samples::

Host En_Kipsy says:
CSO: You will find when you scan, that it is all up to par.  We do not stint here.  :: a slight touch of worry comes to his eyes.::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Keeps walking, letting them chat for now while they are still in a fairly remote location. Soon enough there will not be any room for it::

Host En_Kipsy says:
CO: Once it leaves the planet however, we have no control over it.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Kipsy: What technique do you use to mine it?

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@FCO: You sure they're not up your skirt? ::moves just out of range of Aaron's arm::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
Kipsy: I understand, but as I told you, our rulers need the actual adat ::smiles::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ :: Does a general scan as they walk, more for curiosity then anything else.::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::keeps scanning all samples one by one looking for a match with what the Xindi gave them::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Kipsy: Do many people buy from you?

Host En_Kipsy says:
:: shrugs::  CO: The standard... :: Pulls up the data from his console::  You are welcome to read it.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Drops back a bit to come level with the SO:: SO: There was a hill not too far from the factory, right?

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@CMO:  I doubt you could handle what's up my skirt Doctor!  ::said in a joking manner::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@::laughs:: FCO: I don't want to know. ::grins::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Takes the chip:: CSO: Can you download the contents?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods at the CO and scans the chip, while picking up the medium grade stone again::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ :: Points:: XO: Just beyond those trees.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::grins to himself at the conversation::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Nods:: SO: Good, thanks... ::Speeds up his pace again, taking out some binoculars::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::looks at the area Brianna is pointing to::

Host En_Kipsy says:
:: slowly:: CNS: There are a few groups that you might say have a monopoly on this, but we also do smaller trade... well, we do not, but some of the other lords do.  This facility works with... its own group.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Listens for any sounds other than those from his team, hoping they won't stumble across some locals::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::while scanning the chip:: Kipsy: I believe our government will want the most expensive and pure one. However, as a female human I can not help myself but be fascinated with the mineral type used for makeup. You must have a load of contracts for these ::glances at the CNS hoping he will realize that’s exactly the kind of mineral the Xindi reported

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
<finding on the site of the missing children>

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::swats at a couple of bugs buzzing around his head::

Host En_Kipsy says:
CSO: Understood... the advantage of the pure is it will go much further and given the distance much more lucrative.  As for the make-up... ::Shrugs::  Each to their own.  My people believe you should be proud of what you have, not try to make yourselves seem something other then you are.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@FCO: Careful Aaron, they might be sentient. ::grins::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Stops at a bend in the road:: All: We’ll go off-road now.. Through the woods here, and then we should reach our first checkpoint... The hill just beyond this wood.. A few more minutes to go...

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ FCO: Be careful... they might swat back.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Kipsy: Who has the... monopoly?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
Kipsy: Oh so its exclusively used off world?

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@CMO/SO:  Gee, thank you both for your concern!  ::smiles::

Host En_Kipsy says:
CNS: Now that I cannot say... that is business and you would have to talk to my lord.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Kipsy: I understand... I just thought I'd ask.

Host En_Kipsy says:
CSO: We only trade in the mineral.  Where it goes and to what it is used has nothing to do with us.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@FCO: Someone has to be...

Host En_Kipsy says:
CNS: Understood.

Host En_Kipsy says:
All: Please partake of the refreshments and let me know where you would like to go next.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Exits the woods into the clearing in which the hill is located, and starts walking up the short and not very steep slope::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::smiles faintly:: Kipsy: I understand. I was just considering the wealth of beautiful decoration that can be done with the mineral. We might be interested in acquiring the designs from your buyers as well as the actual product from you

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@::quietly:: XO: It is very lovely here.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::wonders how the other AT is doing in their investigation::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@SO:  We can always leave you here Brianna.  ::grins::

Host En_Kipsy says:
:: Looks a bit uneasy at that.::  CSO: If wish.... I will set up an appointment with my lord.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Looks around for anything unexpected, only half registering the conversations going on::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::glances at the CO:: Kipsy: I think...we would be most grateful

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ :: Glances at Aaron:: FCO: This is true.  But I hope you have a good reason when my six brothers come to visit you.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Kipsy: Yes.  Please set that up.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@::looks closely at nothing in particular::

Host En_Kipsy says:
:: Sighs and nods at his secretary::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ CMO: You might want to take some samples.  There are some here that would be good for medicinal use.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@SO:  I'll just tell them it's where you wanted to be.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::feels a bit sorry for Kipsy:: Kipsy: I assure you, in the end, your trouble will be worth it. For  you, for us and for your planet

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
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Host En_Kipsy says:
Action: The green haired secretary returns and quietly returns to speak with her boss.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Approaches the top of the hill:: All: Alright.. Let's quiet down a bit now.. We should be pretty close to their civilized world... ::Crouches at the top and looks through his binoculars for any visual reference points::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@::smiles:: SO: Assuming of course that the plants aren't sentient as well... they might be angry at me. ::laughs::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ FCO: I don't think they will believe you.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ CMO: Hmmmm... true.  I have yet to figure out what is the main sentient animal life of this planet.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::hears the direction from the XO and also crouches down to have a look::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks back at Tulpen:: CSO: What do you think of the mineral?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
Kipsy: In the mean time, do you mind if I keep one of the samples? The medium refined one...perhaps I can engineer some make-up of my own with it

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@::starts gathering samples::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ :: Joins Gary at the top and sits down for a bit to take it all in, doing a scan of the area.::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@XO:  What can you make out Commander?

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CO: Its very good stuff Captain. Both the highly refined one which we can use for the Federation's purposes, but also the medium quality one which is most intriguing

Host En_Kipsy says:
:: Looking very nervous:: All: You have been invited to join his lordship for dinner.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::In a hushed voice:: FCO: I see the factory.. Some airborne vehicles overhead, probably cargo and personnel transports... Also a fair amount of ground traffic, mainly cargo transport, and many pedestrians... Seems like a normal mining operation to me...

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Kipsy: Good.  I would like to meet his lordship.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~CO: Its the medium refined ones that seems to interest Christina the most... a clue?~~~

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
Kipsy: Thank you. Your efforts are most appreciated

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@XO:  How shall we proceed?

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
~~~CNS: In what way?~~~

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~CO: I can't quite tell. We'll have to ask her.~~~

Host En_Kipsy says:
:: Looks them over and clears his voice::  CO: You will need to be ummm... well... :: Motions his hand toward them::  it is your style of dress... that is, they dine formally here.

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Pans his view over the horizon to find the town the SO mentioned:: FCO: I think we'll head to the town next...

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Kipsy: If you could provide us with guidelines, I'm sure we can find something to wear.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods her concordance with the CNS::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Kipsy: Very well.  What do you suggest?

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@XO:  Understood.  ::waits to bring up the rear as they head out::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Glances back at the SO and CMO:: SO: Is this the town you mentioned? ::Points to a spot on the horizon::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Thinks he forgot to pack his Dress whites::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~CO: He's nervous... about our actions if we do meet his lord. Social mistakes. Say or do the wrong things.~~~

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ :: Points:: All: Two kilometres that way....

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@::closes the sample container and catches up::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
~~~CNS: It might be he has not seen his lord before~~~

SO_Lt_Rose says:
<2 km>

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Nods:: All: Then let's move out.. And now we need to be quiet, we may need to cross the access road to the factory... ::Pockets his binoculars so he has his hands free for manoeuvring::

Host En_Kipsy says:
All: Might I suggest one of the shops in town?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Kipsy: One other thing, if you would indulge us... we are unaware of your customs and social graces. Perhaps you could teach us some that we won't embarrass your lord?

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::sees Caelan catch up with the group::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ :: quietly:: FCO: Is there something you are expecting?

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Nods:: Kipsy: Very well.  CSO: It looks like we are shopping.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
Kipsy: Yes ... perhaps even you can send someone to go with us. or come yourself if you can afford the time. I assure you we will not forget your actions

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@SO:  No, why do you ask?

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ FCO: No idea... :: Looks toward the first officer.::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@CMO:  Well Caelan, at least you won't be going back empty handed.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@FCO: True... I hate going on these away missions and returning with nothing.

Host En_Kipsy says:
All: I will have one of my people take you to town.  It is only a short distance away.  They take most off world currency ::frowns::  But I do not know what you federation folks use.  You might need to ummm... :: Looks embarrassed::  Check first.

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Looks at Kipsy:: Kipsy: Check first?

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Enters the woods again, as it is their only way of getting to the town::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ CMO: I want dibs on some of those samples... just bits.

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@ :: Moves up to Gary:: XO: It would help to know what we are looking for....

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@SO: I'll split them with you when we get back... I only need half of what I'm collecting. ::smiles::

Host En_Kipsy says:
CO: With the merchants...

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Kipsy: Ah. ok.

Host En_Kipsy says:
:: At his desk, taps a button and orders a car prepared.:: All: If you will come with me...

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::nods and follows, retaining the sample that best matched the data sent by the Xindi::

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Shrugs:: SO: I am not too sure myself.. Anything that might give a suggestion of how this planet works... We've seen small space craft at the factory and some ground traffic, though not too much... That suggests the main flow of goods is through air, maybe even space..

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Nods and walks out::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
:: Hearing the doctor smiles over her shoulder before turning back to Gary::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::follows the others back into the woods::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::goes with the others:: CSO: Shopping... I like shopping.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
::chuckles:: CNS: Me too

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
CNS/CSO: I hate shopping.  ::Mumbles::

SO_Lt_Rose says:
@XO: Probably.  It is odd... but understandable given the dominant species of this world are water breathers and the dominant races off are air breathers.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Poor Captain. We'll get in and out.

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
CNA/CO: Sure we will Self: After 2 hours inside

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@SO: From that, we can determine the purpose and origin of this operation... From the personnel flow, we can determine where most of them originate from.. And slowly, we’ll have a pattern building.. Anything out of the ordinary would then stand out... Too bad we probably won't have enough time for proper observation, so we need to do some guess work..

Host En_Kipsy says:
:: Leads them down the steps and to a waiting vehicle.::  All: Mumbles here will take you wherever you wish and return you here.  Dinner will be served in 3 hours.  You must not be late.

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@::grabs a sample of another plant nearby::

CSO_LtJG_Tulpen says:
<CNS>

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::chuckles to himself and gets into the car::

Host CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Nods:: Kipsy: We won't be late.  CNS: Looks like I will take care of the time.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@XO:  Nothing wrong with guess work, at times, Commander.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Do you mistrust us that much? looks hurt, but wearing a grin::

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@FCO: Hey Aaron, you know what this looks like?

XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
@::Smiles at the FCO:: FCO: At least I won't be doing that alone... ::Chuckles::

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@::turns toward the CMO::  CMO:  What's that Caelan?

CMO_LtJG_Trigger says:
@FCO: Looks like a six leaf clover... I never even saw a four leafed one.

FCO_Lt_Knight says:
@CMO:  Hopefully it'll be a lucky charm!

En_Kipsy is now known as NightWind.

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