ST:TTV204 | "Table for Two"

Stardate 94109.8

While Starfleet Intelligence works on following the tracked cargo planted with the Branded Lady forces, the Valley Forge resumes it's standard exploration only to be greeted by signs of intelligent new life...

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Keelah@crystyll FX | VF is back on her routine patrol, slowly cruising through the borders of explored territory Roxanne Harrington@captainchancewilson Stands next to the command chair. Very much giving off the Dr. McCoy/Cruser presense. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan looks around the bridge with a smile "It'll be good to have a nice quiet patrol" Roxanne Harrington@captainchancewilson Nods. "Indeed, Ive just finally gotten sick bay to the way I want it." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "As long as we don't go to Red Alert, I'll be fine..." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Oh wait...incoming vessel, warp 4, seemingly coming in our direction. I can't seem to determine it's configuration," he frowns Keri@hawkecosse#4702 looks at her console as she swaps to scanners attempting to run her own scans of the vessel Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 looks towards Sepuk to make sure he's not made a mistake Zhyl'ia@thecastellan looks over "Do we know anything about it?" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Other that it doesn't seem to be on an intercept course and our sensor's can't recognise it? No I don't think so sir," Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 does more scans Keri@hawkecosse#4702 taps a few times on the console "Commander, if I am reading this correctly the ship appears to be nothing in the database..." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan frowns "Hm.. alright. We'll go to yellow alert just to be safe. I don't want to be caught off guard" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 groans very slightly at the flashing yellow lights Keelah@crystyll | NPC Rianni nods, "Ship at yellow alert, Commander" To Keri@hawkecosse#4702: As the vessel gets closer your readings get more detailed. The ship doesn't seem to be equipped with shielding technology Keri@hawkecosse#4702: "Commander, my scans indicate that the ship dosn't appear to have shielding tech of any kind." Roxanne Harrington@captainchancewilson: "None?" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan raises an eyebrow "Of any kind? now I'm suspicious.." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan pokes a button on the chair Keri@hawkecosse#4702 shakes her head slowly "None that my scans are picking up." To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Closer scans seem to indicate phase cannons. They seem to be Enterprise NX-01 level, they probably don't have shielding tech Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: (C) "Bridge to Captain Se'Lai" To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Weapons are powered down of course Keelah@crystyll: (C) "Go ahead, Zee" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: (C) "Captain, we have an unknown vessel on approach to our location, scans can't detect much about it" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Scan their engines, and compare them with our own, we can check if this ship is at the same tech level we are." she orders Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "They seem to have a very low level of development, similar to our 22nd Century. Weapons are powered down sirm" Eunha@turtles#8407: "or that." Keelah@crystyll: (C) - a brief silence as she contemplate - "On my way, thank you" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "Thank you, time to arrival?" Roxanne Harrington@captainchancewilson: "Captain on the bridge." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 smiles briefly at Eunha's comment without turning his head Keelah@crystyll wanders out the ready room, looking to the viewscreen, "What's the situation, Zee?" To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: It's not headed for us, current course indicates it's going to a nearby system with a developing M-class planet Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "They're not heading our way sir, they're heading to..." he looks at the data. "A nearby system," Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "We have a ship on the way in, scans suggest it's about 22c levels of technology. No shields at all" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan surrenders the chair Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 scans the system for more info Keelah@crystyll: "Recommendations?" she looks to Zee as the one with all the current info Keelah@crystyll almost slips as she sits, looking down at the chair confusedly before seeing how much her legs are swinging from it. She glances up at Zee and chuckles as she lowers it back down To Keri@hawkecosse#4702: Closer scans detect radiation on the ship signifying some kind of nuclear technology. Not enough to power the ship, it's possible they're still using atomic weapons Zhyl'ia@thecastellan thinks "It may be worth investigating" Keelah@crystyll smiles, "Indeed. Eunha, let's open a channel. See these folks are the chatty type" Keri@hawkecosse#4702: "Captain, latest scans are picking up radiation from the ship. The levels do not appear to the powerfull enough to power the vessel though. I belive they may be using atmoic weapons." Eunha@turtles#8407 Opens a channel Eunha@turtles#8407: "Channel open." Roxanne Harrington@captainchancewilson: "Prime directive?" Keelah@crystyll quirks a brow, "Atomic weapons..." mouths a silent 'wow' Keelah@crystyll looks up at Roxanne, then to science corner, "What speed is the vessel doing?" NPC@anncarise FX | A horned alien in a red-black uniform appears on screen, several others visible on the bridge behind him wearing similar outfits. He looks curiously at the Starfleet bridge. Keri@hawkecosse#4702 shakes her head "They have warp capabilities." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Hey Ann, could I get some more info on the system and the planet if it's avaliable :) Keelah@crystyll nods back to Roxanne as she stands and looks to the screen To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: It's unexplored. Long range surveys have determined a proto-habitable world, kind of like Earth when plant life was just developing Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Ta. NPC@anncarise FX | The alien speaks, currently uncomphrensible to us but the translator is starting to do its work. Eunha@turtles#8407 Helps the translator speed up Keelah@crystyll holds a professional smile to the new alien as she glances to science corner, "Guys... anything?" NPC@anncarise FX | A minute later, his dialogue comes through in Federation standard for all to understand. Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 looks back. "Erm, I've got some data on the planet, don't know if that would help right now..." he turns slighly NPC@anncarise | Alien: "Greetings. I am United Koa Expeditionary Fleet Commander Maceum Tygoren Silime. To whom am I speaking?" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Oh, another ship is approaching Captain, it's the USS Nightingale." Keelah@crystyll gives Zee a quick glance, hoping she could pick up on Sulay's findings while she plays nice with the new guys NPC@anncarise | The alien repeats himself, unsure if the translation has kicked in. Keelah@crystyll: (C) -smiles- "This is Captain Keelah Se'Lai of the Federation starship; Valley Forge. I bring greetings from the United Federation of Planets" NPC@anncarise | Alien: "Greetings. I am United Koa Expeditionary Fleet Commander Maceum Tygoren Silime. To whom am I speaking?" NPC@anncarise | Maceum: "United Federation of Planets. I have not heard of you. I presume by the name that you are an intergalactic coalition of some description?" Keelah@crystyll nods, "That is an accurate assessment. We are exually unaware of your United Koa Expeditionary Fleet" NPC@anncarise | Maceum: "We are representatives of the United Governments of Koa on a mission of exploration." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan looks around, and steps away to a nearby console to answer. Given the Captain is busy Five@falconecoose |FX| The USS Nightingale would have exited warp behind the Alien vessel, running on a parrel course to it if it was still moving. Five@falconecoose: parrell*) Keelah@crystyll: "Much like ourselves. We are just beginning to explore this region of the galaxy" NPC@anncarise | Maceum: "We are detecting a vessel trailing us. Is that yours?" Keelah@crystyll nods, "That is one of our allies - the USS Nightingale" NPC@anncarise | Maceum: "Are there any legal border checks required for our passage in this area, or do you simply wish to establish diplomatic contact?" Five@falconecoose her holo image would activate just out of shot as she nods lightly to the officers on the VF "Officers." Keelah@crystyll smiles softly, "Fear not, we are not here to enforce any borders. Diplomatic contact is desirable however; one of our core directives is to seek out new life and new civilizations" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan turns around again NPC@anncarise | Maceum: "Excellent. The reason I am out here is because I quite despise the legal and beaurocratic proceedings of our homeworld. Unfortunately. I am not authorized to open diplomatic channels - Lunya@nevanya1 activates her holo link as the Midway warps in, staying a good distance away from the other ships NPC@anncarise - with foreign powers. I may however redirect you to our home, where the Officer of Extraplanetary Affairs can sort through the necessary procedures." Keelah@crystyll quirks a brow at first contact sounding more like a beurocratic formality, but smiles politely, "If this is your people's custom, we would happily oblige" Roxanne Harrington@captainchancewilson Continues to chill by the command chair NPC@anncarise | Maceum: "I will offer you the position of our planet on our map of the area as well as the necessary codes to inform the Defence Fleet that you are not hostile." NPC@anncarise | Maceum: "Transmitting now." To Eunha@turtles#8407: A starchart and a code comes through over the comms Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Do we receive them without incident? :P Keelah@crystyll: "I... errm, well thank you then. Do I assume from that then, that you will be returning to your journey and not travelling with us?" To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Just sent them to Eunha! Eunha@turtles#8407: "Got it. Sending over to our helm now." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Hehe I was waiting for something to go wrong XD NPC@anncarise | Maceum: "Our survey mission is not yet complete. We may escort you if you wish, but your vessel should be easily capable of locating our planet." Keelah@crystyll: "Well that's not exactly what I..." she sighs, "...of course, we do not wish to disturb your survey. Hopefully when this is done, we might work alongside you in future missions" she smiles Lunya@nevanya1 has gathered several of her junior officers on the Midway's bridge to allow them to watch the discussions NPC@anncarise | Maceum: "Likewise. More allies among the stars will always be welcome. Until next time." NPC@anncarise FX | The comm cuts. Keelah@crystyll: "Until next t-..." Eunha@turtles#8407 Snorts Keelah@crystyll: "...time" she sides Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "They were heading for an M class planet sir," he says Keelah@crystyll looks back to the gathered party, "Well ladies, it seems you've joined us at an opportune moment. Care to see it through with us?" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "A protohabitable world, a proto-habitable world, similar to Earth when plants were first staring to appear," Lunya@nevanya1 nods to Keelah, standing behind her chair from her spot on the Midway's bridge Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 totally does not say protohabitable twice Five@falconecoose nods lightly "May as well, it will be interesting to say the least." NPC@anncarise | NPC Helm: "Captain? Navigation has deciphered the map they sent. Shall we set course for the indicated system?" Keelah@crystyll: "Very well then. Zee, let's go pay this world a visit! We need to have that defense code ready if challenged, and the Midway and Nightingale will need updating" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "Aye Captain" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 does a few more scans of the planet to make sure it's safe for people to beam down Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Helm, send those Co-ordinates to the Nightingale and Midway" Roxanne Harrington@captainchancewilson: "Anyone else feel like theres something amiss with that." To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: The planet we're heading to, or the planet they're heading to? Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Erm... both? XD Five@falconecoose nods lightly "I don't like the feel of this, I have done a few first contacts and this dosn't seem to add up to a favourable or benifical outcome for everyone." NPC@anncarise | NPC Helm: "Aye aye, sir." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Mainly because I feel like a dunce XD Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods towards Roxanne "It may be worth leaving a probe behind to keep an eye on them" To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Well the planet they're heading to definitely does not have the right oxygen to support humans To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: The system we're heading to is uncharted, and long range sensors confirm an M-class world but nothing more Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: I totally missed we were going to a different planet To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Oh we're going to their homeworld, they're heading to a random place to explore Keelah@crystyll glances left and right with a tut, "When did we become so cynical now?" she chuckles, "Granted, they seem a little... quirky, but this is what we are out here for!" she grins excitedly Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: So I feel like a bit of an idiot scanning the planet we're heading to because of course it will be fine XD Roxanne Harrington@captainchancewilson: "Im just saying I wouldn't be handing no codes over. Especially since we'er a random fleet of ships of unknown intent, weather we say friend or otherwise." To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Hahaha Lunya@nevanya1 chimes in "If every species we met acted like how we wanted, what would be the point of exploring?" she asks rhetorically Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: And I feel like more of an idiot scanning the planet we're not heading to :P To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: It could help the aliens doing the survey! haha Roxanne Harrington@captainchancewilson: "Im just saying, dont be stupid and take us in there not ready to get out." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Long range scans of the aliens' home world tells us it's an M Class planet." Keelah@crystyll nods to Lunya's sentiment, "I would simply take it to be something a passcode, to confirm we were directed there by friendly forces" NPC@anncarise | NPC Helm: "ETA to arrival, 4 minutes." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "And erm...if we wanted to be helpful, we could let them know that the planet they're heading to has a very hostile atmosphere?" he says sheepishly Keelah@crystyll frowns slightly at the stupid comment, "And nobody said anything about rushing in. Long range scans are underway and that will include a tactical appraisal as standard" To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: We're close enough for more detailed scans now! It's definitely a highly urbanized planet, and capable of supporting human life, though overall a bit warmer than Earth To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: But not quite like Vulcan. Lunya@nevanya1 was multitasking while monitoring the approach, handing off a PADD that was given to her by one of the assembled junior officers Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Well, hostile to humans because we need oxygen," he totally did not waste a scan on a planet they were not heading too... Roxanne Harrington@captainchancewilson Doesnt seem to happy about any of this. Folds her arms watching. To Keri@hawkecosse#4702: We're close enough to detect over a dozen ships in the system we're heading to. All relatively similar to the one we just met, 22c tech and no shields Keelah@crystyll looks up at Zee and Five, "You two are being rather quiet in all this. Care ot weigh in?" NPC@anncarise | NPC Helm: "ETA 1 minute." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Speaking of scanning the planet, it seems to be a highly urbanised planet, capable of supporting human life, though the temp is slighly warmer than Earth, Captain." he reports Zhyl'ia@thecastellan ponders "Well, given we're warping into an unknown situation it may be a case of winging it" Keelah@crystyll nods to the update, "Anything more you can tell us about their species from your scans?" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan air quotes as she says 'winging it'. Silly human expressions Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Can I scan if the heating is to do with industrial fumes/ alien made global warming Five@falconecoose: "I have already said that I do not belive things will add up the way we want, I am keeping the Nightingale at Yellow alert and general quarters until we have left the system." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Oh the species one you should give to Keri :) Keelah@crystyll chuckles at Zee, "that being the technical definition for it" To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: You can. They seem to have pretty clean technology, there is some pollution but the climate is mostly natural Lunya@nevanya1 looks back to her tactical officer "Have shields on standby, just in case. Keep weapons offline for now" she says calmly, hoping her demeanor is carried on through her younger staff Keelah@crystyll nods to Five, "We too shall remain at yellow alert until we have reason to drop" Keri@hawkecosse#4702: "Captain, I am picking up over a dozen ships in the system. They all appear similar to the one just met." Keelah@crystyll | Rianni confirms the tactical appraisal Lunya@nevanya1 talks to another officer "Have Ghosts Seven through Ten on standby in the hanger as well" she adds Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "I don't know about the speices Captain, but I can report that they use pretty clean technology, only light pollution." NPC@anncarise | NPC Helm: "Dropping out of warp." Roxanne Harrington@captainchancewilson Watchs the view screen expectantly. Keelah@crystyll | Rianni: "Captain...s? I'm also seeing a number of defensive orbital platforms, similar levels of technology and..." pokes her console to confirm, "...a number of vessels altering course to intercep To Keri@hawkecosse#4702: Scans of the species show them as fairly regular humanoids. They're warm blooded but not quite mammalian To Keri@hawkecosse#4702: Everyone on the ship we just met seems to all be the same biologically, whether they have no gender or only employ a certain gender on their ships is unknown Zhyl'ia@thecastellan pulls out her padd "Time to have those codes handy Keelah@crystyll sits back, calmly crossing one leg over, "Eunha, open a channel and present them with our provided 'defense code' - let them know we're here as friends" Keri@hawkecosse#4702: "Captain, from what I am reading here...all of the crew on the vessels have very similar biology, too similar to be multiple genders." Eunha@turtles#8407 Does as asked "Channel open." Keelah@crystyll quirks a brow, quietly absorbing all the announced information as she awaits a reactions from the alien ships Roxanne Harrington@captainchancewilson Looks at the captain. Lunya@nevanya1 waits patiently, the Midway positioned towards the rear of the assembled group of ships To Eunha@turtles#8407: The planet is hailing us now Keelah@crystyll | Rianni: "Captain...s?" she still can't get used to the multiple CO's, "...the vessels are now holding position" Eunha@turtles#8407: "We're being hailed by them, someone on the planet." Keelah@crystyll: "Captains..." she looks from Winters to Lunya, "...would perhaps one of you care to make the contact?" Lunya@nevanya1 nods and looks to Keelah "I can if you wish" Keelah@crystyll smiles, dipping her head, "Be my guest" Five@falconecoose looks over at Lunya, as she offers a small nod Keelah@crystyll looks to the front as she joins in the obersavation side NPC@anncarise FX | Another alien appears on screen, this one in a blue-grey uniform amidst a much larger room. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan prepares to make notes, just in case NPC@anncarise | Alien: "Greetings, visitors! I am Officer of Extraplanetary Affairs Reyol Dolam Vorsane. Welcome to Koa." He sounds a lot more friendly and cheerful. Lunya@nevanya1 clears her throat lightly "Greetings, I am Captain Vel, and I am accompanied by a group of fellow explorers from the United Federation of Planets. We greet you in the spirit of peace and + Lunya@nevanya1: friendship" she replies with a polite smile and bow of her head NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "I see you've presented a non-aggression code, which means one of our defense or expeditionary fleet commanders must have cleared you for further contact. I am glad that you come in peace" NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "If you do not mind, our defense fleet vessels will remain in your vicinity. It is procedure for all new visitors, in case you're not so friendly, but I'm sure we'll get along fine." NPC@anncarise | Reyol looks to Lunya: "Is it customary for me to return your gesture of greetings?" Lunya@nevanya1 smiles softly "Please, respond what is customary to you. We have come to learn more and perhaps meeting in person, we can accomplish this? As I said we are explorers" she says calmly NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "A personal meeting can be arranged. However, we must ask that you limit your numbers to within twenty for first meeting scenarios. Is that acceptable?" Lunya@nevanya1 nods "Of course, we do not wish to make you uncomfortable. We are more than willing to abide by your wishes" she replies NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Excellent. You've been cleared to approach our home. The flight course and all relevant paperwork have been sent to your vessels. Please keep within the course provided so you do not - NPC@anncarise - frighten civilian traffic." To Eunha@turtles#8407: Eunha receives the flight plan and 10 pages of customs check style forms Keelah@crystyll smiles softly at the amenable, albeit beurocratic nature of these beings Roxanne Harrington@captainchancewilson Is still not to sure about the whole situation. Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "I didn't know we were so scary," he mutters to Sepuk, Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 his new best friend NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "In the meantime, would you like a brief guide to the United Governments of Koa?" Keelah@crystyll Sepuk: Quirks a brow Lunya@nevanya1 looks to her comm officer as she nods that the codes have been received "Yes, that would be very kind of you" Roxanne Harrington@captainchancewilson Eunha might have words about that.... To Lunya@nevanya1: Comm would have also received 10 pages of customs check style forms Eunha@turtles#8407: "Flight plan recieved." Blinks "And 10 pages of customs checks." Lunya@nevanya1 looks at the PADD she is handed "Send these to the other ships for those that are accompanying us to the surface" she says NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "The United Governments of Koa was formed around 300 cycles ago following the advent of FTL technology." Eunha@turtles#8407 Sends them Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "I'll read that..." he says to Eunha Lunya@nevanya1 motions for her comm officer to begin recording this for the records of this First Contact Keelah@crystyll curiously reviews the guide on her armrest screen while listening to the ongoing dialogue, shaking her head slightly at the 'brief' 10 pages NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Prior to that, Koa consisted of multiple nation-states and mega-corporations in a constant political flux with one another." Eunha@turtles#8407 Throws it to Sulayman Lunya@nevanya1 nods quietly as she listens, paying close attention to what is being said NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Upon our ascent to the stars, our people found a common purpose and united for the first time in our history. This peaceful union has lasted to this day." Lunya@nevanya1 smiles "That sounds very familiar to a planet called Earth that is a member of our Federation. We can prepare some information on it to bring with us if you wish?" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 is acutally reading the customs checks Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 actually reading,but also acutely Keelah@crystyll feels tired and queezy after page 1... NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "We will be delighted to hear about the history of your species and cultures. While we have maintained diplomatic relations with several other entities, our own government consists - NPC@anncarise - solely of our own people. We welcome outsiders as always, but have never been proposed to enter any formal union with them." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 is now on page 5 and is really enjoying the read Keelah@crystyll leans left and whispers to Zee off comms, "If they established relationships with other species, it may be an opportune chance to learn more about Species 2492, maybe even the Branded Lady too" Lunya@nevanya1 nods "Very understandale. We never impose any sort of union with species we meet. We leave that decision to the respective peoples" NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "If such a union proves beneficial to both our peoples, I am sure the Administration Board will consider it." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 finishes the checks and begins to check that the Valley Forge is following them Lunya@nevanya1 smiles "We will be happy to discuss anything that you wish when we meet, and very much look forward to it" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan can't read them since they aren't in braille yet! NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Ah! I see you are within teleportation range. You do have energy-matter rapid transportation technology, I assume?" Lunya@nevanya1 nods in response "That we do. We can use that means or arrive via shuttle, whichever you prefer" she answers NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Teleportation will be preferable. Once you have signed and sent the documents we gave you, I will provide coordinates for your teleport." Lunya@nevanya1 looks to one of her officers "I believe those who are attending the meeting are in the process of doing so, you shall receive the documents shortly" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 is startled when he realises the Valley Forge is not followin page 3, section 5, subsection 2f, paragraph 1, line 9 Eunha@turtles#8407 Corrects that NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Excellent. I will await confirmation that the documents have been received." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 takes steps to do so and switches port light number 242 from flashing to stable NPC@anncarise | The Extraplanetary Affairs Officer patiently awaits the signed forms... Lunya@nevanya1 bows her head slightly "You should be receiving them at any moment" she says as the Midway transmits its signed forms Keelah@crystyll taps on her armrest, sending the signed forms back for the VF Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 tuts as he finds that Eunha turned on light 243 not 242. Shakes his head with a chuckle NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Received. You are cleared for arrival. The coordinates have been sent to your ships." Lunya@nevanya1: "Wonderful, we shall beam down shortly" NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "I hope you will not mind if we give you a brief medical scan as we reform you." Eunha@turtles#8407: "Coodinates recieved." Is getting ready to throw her PADD at Sulayman NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "We wish to ensure that your systems are compatible with our environment." Lunya@nevanya1 pauses a moment and then nods "If that is your procedure, by all means" NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Excellent. You may teleport when you are ready. I will see you on the surface. Enjoy your stay, and I hope we will form a wonderful partnership!" Keelah@crystyll smiles again at the welcoming nature Lunya@nevanya1 smiles and gives a small nod of her head "As do we, and we shall see you momentarily" Keelah@crystyll: "Ok, away team to transporter room two" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 totally is making sure all the power couplings are within acceptable guidelines Lunya@nevanya1 looks to her bridge "Commander Iba, you have the bridge" she says, and heads to the transporter room Zhyl'ia@thecastellan mutters "I swear.. if I break another pair of glasses.." Roxanne Harrington@captainchancewilson Watchs everyone go. Shakeing her head, clearly staying put. NPC@anncarise FX | The away team materialize on an open platform. A hovercraft looms over them and a ray of light washes over the entire team. NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Scanning. Please hold still and do not speak." Lunya@nevanya1 looks around as the ray of light goes over her, waiting patiently for the proper procedures to commence Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 shakes his head as he recalls how he didn't manage to rotate all the aft side chairs by 0.22 degrees to bring them in line with subsection 87 paragraph 12 NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Uh-oh." Lunya@nevanya1 perks an eyebrow "Uh oh?" she asks NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Code One-Fourteen!" Five@falconecoose sighs softly "Did I not say, something was going to go wrong..." Keelah@crystyll FX | Keelah and Lunya are suddenly beamed away NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Medical teams move to intercept!" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan blinks Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Erm..." he looks around NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Rest of you, stay put!" Five@falconecoose draws her phaser "Stop!" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Well this is fun." Eunha@turtles#8407 her sarcasm is strong as ever NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Please, do not interrupt the scans." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "It's not my fault, I tried to tell them about paragraph 204..." Five@falconecoose "You will tell me what just happened to our other Captains, please.." quite clearly forcing the please out Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "I wonder why those two specifically.." Keri@hawkecosse#4702 sighs softly as she looks at the others and shrugs NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "We have discovered parasitic lifeforms within the two individuals, and they are now being transported away for quarantine and emergency treatment." NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "They will not be harmed. You have our assurances." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Parasitic.. wait! you can't remove them!" Five@falconecoose shakes her head "No, at least one of the officers if you do that it will kill them as it is a symbiotic relationship. So I wouldn't do that if I where you..>" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Wait...are they ill?" he looks around NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "We have not heard of such a relationship. This only applies to one of the two individuals?" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Captain Lunya is a joined Trill." she says to Sulayman Five@falconecoose looks over at Zee "I am unware about the status of your Captain." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "That makes sense...but what about Captain Se'Lai? Is she ill?" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan whispers very quietly down to Eunha "Is the Captain pregnant?" Eunha@turtles#8407 Blinks "Oh my god...She's been having stomach problems latley." she whispers back Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods and looks over to the alien "It also applies to our Captain" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "If a parasite has taken over Captain Se'Lai, we need to get our medical team to check her out," he says towards Five Eunha@turtles#8407: "Yes it also applies to our captain." she enforces NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Do not worry, our medical teams are dealing with the situation, but we are not aware of this symbiotic relationship you mention." Five@falconecoose even it was a whisper she picks it with the magic power of borg ears "As the Commander says, I must inisit you return our officers as it is not an infection or disiease of anykind." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan makes a mental note to talk via telepathy next time.. NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "I do not have the authority to release anyone until evidence is provided that either the individuals are functioning normally, or if your medical facilities are capable of handling the - NPC@anncarise - infection." Eunha@turtles#8407 Nods at Zee picking up on that Eunha@turtles#8407 Pulls out her PADD and brings up information on Joined Trill "If you would read this." Five@falconecoose still holding her phaser, but pointing down now "It is a evolutionary development due to the nature of thier species. And I can confirm as a Captain of Starfleet that everything with our officers > NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "If this parasite is meant to inhabit the individual's body, I suggest you forward the medical data immediatel-" Five@falconecoose: > is as it should be." NPC@anncarise walks forward to take Eunha's PADD. Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 looks over at Five. "Captain, whatever the cause, our medical team is much better equipped to deal with it than these people." Eunha@turtles#8407 Looks at Sulayman "Captain Se'lai is fine." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods in agreement Five@falconecoose looks at the Lt Cmdr "It is not a problem, either of the cases." NPC@anncarise | Reyol reads over the PADD very carefully before returning to his console, "Do not proceed with treatment on subject one-seven-nine-two. Forwarding medical data now." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 nods. Five@falconecoose takes a step away as she taps her commbadge to answer as she did Eunha@turtles#8407: "Can I have my PADD I have more information to bring up." NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Treatment has been suspended on this 'Trill' individual. Please wait until our medical staff confirms." NPC@anncarise | Reyol types rapidly on the console. Eunha@turtles#8407 Walks over and holds out her hand "If I may." she gestures to the PADD Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 very, very subtly, places a hand on his phaser NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "One moment please. Parasitic branch is diverting to xenobiology research branch...data being confirmed by medical board..." Eunha@turtles#8407: "I have information on the other patient on my device." NPC@anncarise | Reyol takes an alien PADD and hands it to Eunha, "Would you first sign the release form for the first subject?" Eunha@turtles#8407 Nods and does all the paper work NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Excellent. We will return the individual immediately." NPC@anncarise | Reyol types on the console again, and Lunya reappears among the away team, unharmed. Lunya@nevanya1 is beamed back, and looks around at the group "Well that was...different" she quips Eunha@turtles#8407 Gestures for her PADD again NPC@anncarise | Reyol turns to Lunya, "We apologize sincerely for the misunderstanding. Parasitic lifeforms are a major hazard on Koa." NPC@anncarise | Reyol returns Eunha's PADD as he speaks. Lunya@nevanya1 shakes her head "Its no worry, I was not harmed, and we should have informed you of my species" Eunha@turtles#8407 Brings up information on pregnancy and hands it to Reyol Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "What about Captain Se'Lai?" he raises his eye brow NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "However, there is still the other individual in question." He takes the PADD again and reads it over. NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "I...do not understand." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "I shall deal with the Captain when she is returned" Eunha@turtles#8407 Whispers NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "I do not possess the expertise to make sense of this information. I must call a medical expert to access the situation." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "I'm a medical expert," he chimes in Lunya@nevanya1 watches quietly, visibly concerned that Keelah was not returned with her Eunha@turtles#8407: Pregnancy is (of a woman or female animal) having a child or young developing Eunha@turtles#8407 finishes whispering NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Our medical expert. I am afraid I am uneducated in these matters to make a good judgement. If you will wait one moment, we will have a xenobiology specialist present as soon as convenient NPC@anncarise | Reyol heads back to his console with his PADD. Eunha@turtles#8407 Looks to Zee with just sort a 'oh my god' face Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods in complete agreement Lunya@nevanya1 looks at Eunha, waiting patiently still but getting a sick feeling in her stomach at the situation NPC@anncarise | Reyol taps the console, "This is Officer of Extraplanetary Affairs Reyol Dolam Vorsane. We currently have a code-one-one-four offworld visitor, but their compatriots are claiming that it is not - NPC@anncarise - a danger. We have verified one document and cleared one subject, but the second appears...dubious. The Office of Extraplanetary Affairs hereby requests assistance from the Medical Branch." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 as it finally dawns upon him what's going on, he sighs and looks at Eunha. He dodged a bullet Eunha@turtles#8407 is ready to shoot a bullet at someone maybe Sulayman maybe the Ailen who knows NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Per Regulation 279 Section 3, an expert in the field of xenobiology must access the situation before treatment can be halted and the documents forwarded to Branch Administration for - NPC@anncarise - subject release." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 moves over to Lunya. "Are you okay Captain?" Lunya@nevanya1 looks to Sulayman "Yes, thanks to whoever one of you acted fast enough. They were wanting to remove my symbiont. That would have killed us both..." she says Eunha@turtles#8407 Wishes she had the ablitly to blow people up with her mind right now Zhyl'ia@thecastellan wonders if her PADD still has Angry Warbirds.. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan totally can do that Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 runs a medical diagnostic. Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 slyly scans Lunya to make sure she is okay Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 is wondering if he should scan all the other females here Zhyl'ia@thecastellan grows slightly impatient "Sir, if it's easier we can return the Captain to our ship" NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Well, it seems no xenobiology experts are able to arrive on scene at the moment. There is a solution however." Lunya@nevanya1 watches curiously at the mention of a "Solution" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "I am a medical expert," he says again NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "If you wish an expediant solution, I have been authorized to transport you to the treatment facility, where you may present the evidence to the experts at work there." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 smiles lightly. He's an expert! Zhyl'ia@thecastellan looks over to Eunha NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "We are not seeking your medical advice. We simply need to understand the situation before such a stage can be reached." Keri@hawkecosse#4702 is also an expert in this matter Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 deflates slightly because he's not needed and therefore, not useful NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "Would you like to teleport to the treatment facility to explain the situation?" Lunya@nevanya1 looks at the assembled group "Its best we do as they suggest. We do not want to make this into a larger incident than it already is" she speaks up Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 goes back to worrying about the slighly off shade of stembolt colour Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "If it will get the Captain out faster.." Lunya@nevanya1: "It would be wise for those most familiar with the Captain to go speak on her behalf" Eunha@turtles#8407: "That would likely be me, i've known her the longest." Five@falconecoose: "Or those who can adivse on the situation the best." NPC@anncarise: "Your entire group may transport to the facility if you wish." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Us all?" NPC@anncarise | Reyol nods, "The facility can easily hold such a number. It was designed for mass, continent wide parasite infestations." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 damn the alien got a clever idea before him...and they're not even advanced! NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "If you so wish, I will teleport you there." NPC@anncarise | Reyol: "This is by my analysis the most expedient solution." NPC@anncarise | Reyol taps on the console, "Are you ready for teleport?” NPC@anncarise | Reyol taps and the away team disappears into transporter beams once more... Keelah@crystyll FX | The away team materialize inside a clinical looking waiting room Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 slowly makes his way around to Eunha, glad she isn't parasitic Eunha@turtles#8407: "Yes." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 doesn't answer because he's not the ranking officer Keelah@crystyll nods rapidly, "Goodgood, I am Parasitic Lifeforms Specialist Doctor Syish Morgal Damalee. You had concerns about your compatriot?" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Yes, and I will start off with a question if I may." Keelah@crystyll: "Questions? Yes, good. Questions give answers" Eunha@turtles#8407: "How does your species have children?" Keelah@crystyll | Syish: "Chill-dren?" he double blinks again, "This word has no meaning" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 takes a very small step back. This is not his area Eunha@turtles#8407: "Um...so how are you born? Or created?" Keelah@crystyll | Syish, "This is your question? Hm, I anticipated concern about your compatriate... no matter, aliens have alien ways and all, yesyes. We procreate by sharing genetic information when an appopriate+ Keelah@crystyll: phase is entered. From there, the bearer will secrete a protein cocoon which matures the next" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan can appreciate the insect way of doing it Eunha@turtles#8407 Nods "Okay. Our procreation is much different. The Females in my species, and the captain's spieces (refering to Keelah) procreate with the male impregnating the woman." she is trying hard not to Eunha@turtles#8407 go into too much detail "The female will then carry what is known as a foetus in side her for a certain amount of time, depending on the spieces and give birth to it. The paraisite you are detectin Eunha@turtles#8407: g is one of these Foetuses." she nods "If you would like more information it's referenced on my PADD." Keelah@crystyll | Syish double blinks, "You are multi-gendered? How quaint.." he focuses on Sulay, "Is that one the more delicate of your species? I see it is heavily outnumbered" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "He is delicate, yes" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "I am...one...there is a balance of males and females, half and half." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan couldn't resist Keelah@crystyll: :| Syish: "Information? Yesyes, very good" he steps up to receive the PADD Eunha@turtles#8407 Hands the PADD Zhyl'ia@thecastellan looks over to the two women next to her "Wait until he hears about Andorian genders.." Keelah@crystyll | Syish reviews the data, "Oh, nonono! This does bare resemblence to the parasite we detected!" Keelah@crystyll | Syish scurries over to a console where he calls up a display Keri@hawkecosse#4702 laughs softly to her selfa Eunha@turtles#8407: "Is the parasite alright?" she moves behind him then looks to the others Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 moves over to Eunha because he feels lost in this social world. When she leaves, he decides to stick by Zee Keelah@crystyll FX | The display shows a typical 1st trimester ultrasound Eunha@turtles#8407: "There is to be no mention of the captain's pregnancy until she has announced it her self. If you say anything I'll set loose my Grandmother." she turns around Zhyl'ia@thecastellan chuckles Keelah@crystyll: "The procedure is already underway. This parasite is already being extradited" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Stop the process!" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 blinks. He cares little for such gossip Five@falconecoose walks forward to stand alongside Eunha | Syish: "Oh nonono, process can not be stopped. Kill patient yes." he turns to her, "You want parasite to live as well?" Eunha@turtles#8407: "We want both to live, if possible." looks to the captain then the ailen "Perhaps we should call down our own medics." Five@falconecoose looks at the alien "The Nightingale as emergency teams that could provide support." Keelah@crystyll | Syish nods, "Patient will live, not a problem. Parasite must complete expedition, interrupting process would remove it in unstable condition yes" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 oh boy, this got ethical and he wasn't ready. Steps back. He's not a medical expert anymore Eunha@turtles#8407: "The foetus cannot be removed from the womb any earlier than 32 weeks (I think) or it will die. 32 weeks is the earliers point (I think it might be 23) Keelah@crystyll nods, "That is in line with our estimation. This is why expedition must complete" he double blinks looking between them Keelah@crystyll: (Syish still, sorry!) Five@falconecoose her scope locks on fully to the Alien as it starts to do the camera spin zoom "I will not let kill the child." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Why can't you leave the child alone?" Keelah@crystyll | Syish shakes his head, "No kill. Process has already begun, not reversible. Halting will kill one, maybe both - too wreckless. Rapid maturation was selected procedure because of parasites similar + Keelah@crystyll: genetic sequencing to the host. Will soon complete" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "You are going to take away the opportunity to raise her child.." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "You you mean...you're going to speed up the child's growth?" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan is definitely very unimpressed Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "How much by?" Keelah@crystyll nods, "Only way to safely remove parasite; incubation period must complete it's cycle" Keelah@crystyll FX | The console behind him beeps Eunha@turtles#8407: "Let us bring down one of our medics." Keelah@crystyll | Syish turns and looks, "See. Deliberation time equals completion time" Five@falconecoose looks over at Eunha "I am going to call in Medical teams from the nightingale. If that does not cause any problems for you." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 steps forward, very much a medic again (not really, he's curious) Keelah@crystyll | Syish temporarily ignores them as he speaks on an internal comm, "Extraction team; preserve the parasite. Under directive 17 subsection 2" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 knows what that is! Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 he read the manual! Keelah@crystyll | Syish looks back to the team with another double blink, "Patient and parasite are both preserved. Visiting rights are now open if you wish to see them" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Where?" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 looks at Eunha to take her lead Zhyl'ia@thecastellan ahems "Perhaps we should not all walk in at once" Five@falconecoose looks at Eunha "I will get medical teams down here as soon as they are ready, go check on your Captain." Keelah@crystyll | Syish points behind them, "Right down the stairway" Five@falconecoose taps her combadge Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "I'll stay here..." he looks around Eunha@turtles#8407: "I should go alone, this will be alot to take in for her and as head counsellor it might not be good to overwhelm her." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Unless you want me with you guys...I mean...I'm not...this isn't my area..." Eunha@turtles#8407 Shakes her "Nope this a counselling issue now." she pats him on the shoulder and goes off Keri@hawkecosse#4702 nods lightly "I am willing to assist, as a parent my self. It can be a bit over whelming. You will know where we are." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "I think the rest of us should stay here for now" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "So..." he looks around awkwardly Eunha@turtles#8407: "Keelah." she says quietly Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "I guess...erm..." Eunha@turtles#8407 Walks closer caustiously trying not to make a sound Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "I'm sure you are allowed to have a look around up here" Keelah@crystyll looks over at Eunha with a broad smile, "Hey..." she sounds exhausted, but well Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Did you...?" he looks at Zee "Oh, that's one...two of ours down there...I'm not going anywhere..." Five@falconecoose: "Medical teams are on the way." Eunha@turtles#8407: "Well you sure were full of surprises." she gestures to the new born and smiles Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "If I may, we should give them a little while before we send in the medics" Keelah@crystyll: "You're telling me! I didn't even know, I..." she chuckles, "I really thought I was just sick with worry..." Eunha@turtles#8407: "Well this is why you always listen to me when I say you should goto sickbay." Five@falconecoose nods lightly "At least 5 minutes until they are ready anyway. It is not a code they have standing ready for rapid deployment." Keelah@crystyll: "I was intending to if it persisted!" she chuckles, her focus totally on the baby in her arms, "But it didn't..." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods again as he mind drifts to all the paperwork she will need to do Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 is totally unhappy he has no paperwork to do Eunha@turtles#8407: "just to bring it up quick, don't worry about your duty time, Zee and I will handle all the admin work that comes along with maternity etc." she smiles and looks at the baby NPC@anncarise FX | A transporter beam sounds across the room from the majority of the team, and another blue alien in a blue-grey uniform, but a pale white horn materializes. Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "So...who's the father?" he asks innocently Keelah@crystyll: "Thank you, Eunha. This is a surprise but... a blessed one, wouldn't you say" she coos and fusses over the baby Eunha@turtles#8407: "Oh definitley. Is it a boy or a girl?" she asks curiously Five@falconecoose walks over towards the new alien Keelah@crystyll smiles proudly, "A girl. Eunha; meet T'Pia" NPC@anncarise | Alien: "Salutations. I am Administrator of Extraplanetary Affairs Alasey Vetine Reymish of the Administration Board." Eunha@turtles#8407: "Another girl to join our ship of Valkyries." she smiles NPC@anncarise | Alasey: "I have come in person to apologize for the drastic misunderstanding." Keelah@crystyll chuckles softly, "One day maybe..." She glances around, "What is the situation with the locals?" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Your on maternity leave now, you don't have to worry about that...But they are very sorry about what happened." Keelah@crystyll: "Eunha... maternity leave is for pregnancy. I am not pregnant..." Five@falconecoose: "Captain Five of Eight, Commanding Officer of the USS Nightingale. I thank you for you apology, but it is not me you should be aplogising to. But I do hope we will be able to work together to mend > Five@falconecoose: > the strain that this has already put on our formal relations." Eunha@turtles#8407: "No...it's for the end of pregnanct and to allow time for the mother to be with her child." Keelah@crystyll: "Which I will surely do. But this situation needs resolving while we are here..." Keelah@crystyll sits up slightly, "Would you...?" she holds T'Pia for Eunha to take so she can get off the consolebed Eunha@turtles#8407: "Well they are sorry for what has happened very sorry and Captain Lunya is fine luckily we told them about the symbionate with joined trills before anything bad happened." she then "Oh Okay." takes Eunha@turtles#8407: the baby NPC@anncarise | Alasey: "I hope for the same, Captain Five of Eight. Contact with new species is inevitably a highly complex procedure, and we have developed protocols which we thought would keep both the - NPC@anncarise - People of Koa and any extraplanetary visitors safe. Now that we better understand your physiology, we will make changes to our protocols so such misunderstandings will never happen again." Eunha@turtles#8407: "I have one question before you start captaining...maybe two." Keelah@crystyll swings her feet off the bed and hops down, cradling T'Pia's head in Eunha's arms before taking her back, "I think she likes you!" Eunha@turtles#8407: "I want her." Keelah@crystyll hold T'Pia, looking down a nurturing smile, "That is not a question Eunha" Keelah@crystyll: "And before you rephrase it; no, you can't have her" she chuckles Eunha@turtles#8407: "Dang it." she chuckles "anyway first of all are you alright?" Five@falconecoose nods lightly "And for that thank you, misunderstandings are always to be expected in first contact missions, but they can still strain relations. But we are willing to work your people and develop> Keelah@crystyll: "A little exhausted, but given the circumstances I am in suprisingly good health" Five@falconecoose: with your*) Eunha@turtles#8407 Nods "And I take it since you didn;t know that means..." she hopes Keelah understands what she is getting at Five@falconecoose: > mutal understanding between our peoples, to further both." Keelah@crystyll: "That Sam doesn't know either?" she finishes her guess of the questions Eunha@turtles#8407: "Uh-huh." Keelah@crystyll shakes her head, "Of course he has no idea..." she sighs, "This will take some explaining when we get him back... But first things first!" Keelah@crystyll moves to find the aliens Eunha@turtles#8407: "Up the stairs, be careful." has suddenly become super protective all of a sudden Keelah@crystyll smiles gratefully, stepping gingerly as she carries T'Pia NPC@anncarise | Alasey: "As are we. We are aware that there is still much we have yet to learn about the universe and that not everything out there is as amenable and understanding as you are." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan looks over to the captain with slight concern as she appears Keelah@crystyll appears upstairs behind Zee, carrying her pointy eared newborn Zhyl'ia@thecastellan feels her heart melt.. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "D'aww..' NPC@anncarise | Alasey: "Likewise, a message from Expeditionary Commander Maceum notes that you are newcomers to the region we call home." Keelah@crystyll smiles, "I trust we are all getting along nicely now?" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 is looking at the celing when he hears Zee. He looks down. "Oh..." he is even more lost NPC@anncarise | Alasey: "We have much to gain with a cooperative partnership." Five@falconecoose nods lightly "That we are, that we are." Keelah@crystyll approaches Five and the alien, "I'm glad to hear it. This was a terrible misunderstanding, but one I hope we can help your people avoid making in the future" Eunha@turtles#8407 Stays closer to Keelah she is super protective now NPC@anncarise looks to Keelah as she approaches, "You were the one Dr. Syish's team operated on?" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan does the same as Eunha for some reason Keelah@crystyll nods, smilng proudly as she cradles the baby, "I am. And this is T'Pia; you see, not a parasite - but an offspring" Eunha@turtles#8407 Looks to Zee and whispers "You and I are going to be covering so many shifts." NPC@anncarise | Alasey nods, "On behalf of the Office of Extraplanetary Affairs and all the People of Koa, I offer you my sincere apologies for our handling of the situation." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods and smiles over "It's totally worth it though" Keelah@crystyll shakes her head, "An honest misunderstanding. I am simply grateful that Captain Vel and her symbiont were unharmed" NPC@anncarise | Alasey: "I hope neither you, the other Commander, nor this offspring will hold any ill will towards our United Governments or our people." Keelah@crystyll: "Now this is not a discussion for our exploration team, but I would like to send one of our diplomatic teams back here to continue relations with your people" Keelah@crystyll: "In the hopes of continued favorable relations. They... may suggest some potential improvements to your policies, including pointing newly met species straight at your homeworld.." NPC@anncarise | Alasey: "That will be very welcome. My Office will do everything we can to mend the fracture caused by this misunderstanding." NPC@anncarise | Alasey: "And of course, ensure that such a thing will not happen again." Keelah@crystyll smiles down at T'Pia, addressing Alasey, "I see no fracture to be mended here" NPC@anncarise | Alasey: "I am no medical expert, but I have dealt with enough extraplanetary visitors to understand that many of you possess a fundamental biological difference to the People of Koa. I would - NPC@anncarise - recommend that Dr. Syish forward all data of the procedure performed on you to your people, and perhaps even have a medical team from Koa accompany you, should there be unseen effects to the - NPC@anncarise - procedure." Keelah@crystyll: "That would be most gracious, thank you" she smiles, "Perhaps it will afford them the opportunity to learn more about us along the way" NPC@anncarise | Alasey: "That will be a favourable benefit. I will arrange with the Medical Branch to release data and assign personnel if that is desirable." Keelah@crystyll nods, "Then I believe our time here is concluded" she looks to the others, "Are we all set to depart?" Five@falconecoose nods lightly "I am, yes." Eunha@turtles#8407 Nods NPC@anncarise | Alasey: "I have taken care of all departure forms for you already and cleared your vessels for teleportation." NPC@anncarise | Alasey: "You may leave when you wish." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 nods too Keelah@crystyll: "Thank you" She smiles back at him, "Then let's go home" she says, tapping her combadge and claling for beamout

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SUBMITTED: Stardate 94109.8 FILED BY: CAPT K Se'Lai SECURITY: Level 1 - Open

LOCATION: Koa homeworld

MISSION:Standard patrol | First contact with 'Koans'

OUTCOME: Successful first contact established. Initial medical misunderstandings resolved.

KEY PERSONNEL:

CAPT Se'Lai [USS Valley Forge] CAPT Winters [USS Nightingale] CAPT Vel [USS Midway] CMDR Zh'Zhavis LCDR al Firawn LCDR Verlin LCDR Eunbi LTJG Harrington CDT Tierno

NARRATIVE: During the course of our standard border patrol in the company of USS Midway & Nightingale, we encountered a vessel of unknown origin travelling at low warp in our general direction. Moving to intercept, our long range scans first confirmed that the vessel was relatively underdeveloped by Federation standards but still within criteria for establishing contact and so we opened a dialogue with the vessel. We were met with the visual feed from the alien vessel - presumably it's commanding officer - who introduced himself as United Koa Expeditionary Fleet Commander Maceum Tygoren Silime [once the universal translator had gained sufficient data to produce a translation]. A brief but amenable dialogue ensued where the Commander advised us of his peoples procedures for first contact; which apparently involved directing newly encountered species to their homeworld in the possession of a code which would confirm them as friendly.

Following deliberation between the present Commanding Officers, we diverted to the designated system as it was not far from our present position. Upon arrival in the system, we were met by a a [comparatively] sizable defense force who challenged our presence; though immediately ceased their advance when presented with the code we were provided and communications were opened. This led to another cordial and increasingly bureaucratic dialogue before we were directed through a set of very specific instructions to our beam in.

On the ground we were met by Officer of Extraplanetary Affairs Reyol Dolam Vorsane, who was prompt in his processing of our arrival procedures which included an obligatory medical scan. From this point, my accounting is limited since the scan resulted in myself and Captain Vel being identified as some form of biohazard and being immediately beamed out to an emergency treatment centre. From the away teams accounting, the situation was quickly established as a misinterpretation of medical information due to the fact that the Koans are mono-gendered and had no concept of symbiosis; yet they did have a historical problem with a parasitic species on their planet and so considered us both to be infected. The explanation of Trill physiology soon expedited Captain Vel's release before any harm came to either her or the symbiont.

For my own situation, it transpired that I was in the early stages of pregnancy [with initial signs only beginning to show recently, I had no prior knowledge of this], and it was the fetus that their scans had identified as a parasitic lifeform. Under sedation, I had been sent immediately into their facility where they began a procedure on me; believing they were working to save a visiting aliens life. Though I possess neither the memory or scientific understanding to adequately detail this procedure, my basic understanding is that their usual extraction process for foregone due to the perceived complexity of my 'parasite' in it's shared DNA with me as it's host. This resulted in their use of an accelerated maturation process which - somehow - progressed us both through the physical pregnancy in a matter of hours and brought the baby to suitable maturity for birthing.

By the time I was revived, our away team had settled the misunderstanding and, well, my child had been born. I am again at a loss to explain the science, but the procedure left both myself and the child unharmed; though no risk was taken with aftercare as we both reported for complete medical workups once back on board the ship, and a team from the Koan medical facility have remained on board with us pending any unforeseen circumstances.

RECOMMENDATION: Continued close medical monitoring for both myself and the baby [registered: T'Pia Natalia Se'Lai]. An amenable relationship was reached with the Koan's which should be built upon. They come across as relatively new to space exploration [although informing us that their first warp flight was 300 cycles ago, our analysis shows they are a relatively short lived species so this may not equate so directly into a standard measure], and so it is recommended above all that a dedicated team from the diplomatic corps. is dispatched to the Koan system to continue forging the established relationship.