Compile Summary ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stardate: 2406.10.22 Ê(USS Mystique, Bridge, OPS, Lt (jg) HHril, 0935) Ê(USS Mystique, Observation Lounge, Ambassador Anastasia Tar-Thurian -Ê 09:38) (USS Mystique, Bridge, OPS, Lt (jg) HHril, 0950) (USS Mystique, Ambassador's Lounge, Ambassador Anastasia Tar-Tharian, 1048) (USS Mystique - CSO's office - CSO Ketal - 10:49) (USS Mystique -ÊAmbassador's Lounge -ÊCSO Ketal Ê1053) (USS Mystique - Ambassador's Lounge - Ambassador Anastasia Tar-Tharian, 1056) (USS Mystique - Computer Lab - Ensign Jason Dema - 1202) (USS Mystique - Computer Lab -TASC Ensign Travis Keswick - 1204) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ê Stardate: 2406.10.23 (USS Mystique, Shuttlebay, CO Captain Vanyssa Winters, 0900) (USS Mystique -ÊShuttlebay -ÊEnsign Jason Dema -Ê0905) (USS Mystique, Conference Room, CO Captain Vanyssa Winters, 0950) Ê(USS Mystique, Conference Room, Ambassador Anastasia Tar-Tharian, 0952) (USS Mystique- Conference Room- Conn- Lt Herkimer 78 - 0955) (USS Mystique, Conference Room, TASC Ensign Travis Keswick, 0955) (USS Mystique - Conference Room, - CSO Ketal -Ê0957) Ê(USS Mystique - Conference Room, - TASC Ensign Travis Keswick - 0958) (USS Mystique, Conference Room, Ambassador Anastasia Tar-Tharian, 0959) (USS Mystique, Major Lees Office, TASC Ensign Travis Keswick 1010) (USS Mystique, Computer Lab, TASC Ensign Travis Keswick - 1200) Ê(USS Mystique, Ready Room ,CO, Captain Vanyssa Winters, 1230) (Resorte Training Facilities,Ê Admiral's OfficeÊ Ensign Denton- 15.05) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Begin Compile Ê Ê Stardate: 2406.10.22 Ê (USS Mystique, Bridge, OPS, Lt (jg) HHril, 0935) Ê It had been a productive meeting, to say the least.Ê The hours of preparation HHril had put into his research had certainly paid off, allowing him to answer the questions posed by the Captain decisively and without hesitation.Ê One last question remained to be answered, however.Ê How long would it take to pull that ship apart?Ê He didn't know.Ê The Conestoga class of colony vessel had not been in service for well over 300 years.Ê It was certainly not a priority for study among academy cadets.Ê Since the Captain had dismissed the meeting, he had sat at his station multitasking.Ê Running his scans and diagnostics while attempting to answer the question that had been asked of him.Ê Ê Ê ~Come on, HHril.~ the OPS man said to himself.Ê ~It was meant to be taken apart.Ê Why is this so hard to figure out.~ Ê Then it dawned on him.Ê They would be on the planet, and they would be working from the outside... but also from the inside.Ê "Of course!" he said out load as the realization was made.Ê Two teams would be necessary to take the ship apart.Ê One in the work pods, performing a ballet that Lt Herk would be required to choreograph, and a second on the inside of the vessel... with full environmental suits.Ê Ê He turned, prepared to head towards the ready room, when he saw the chief engineer, Lt Sarouk heading into the Captains office.Ê ~I'll just have to wait my turn he thought to himself and returned to his duties.~ Ê ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ê Stardate: 2406.10.22 Ê(USS Mystique, Observation Lounge, Ambassador Anastasia Tar-Thurian -Ê 09:38) ÊAna had watched an Ensign watching most of what she was doing andÊ listening intently to what she had said.Ê She had smiled at him butÊ she continued to listen to what the captain and the others had beenÊ saying. Ê"Indeed Captain cultural contamination is the greatest danger we faceÊin this instance, and the Prime directive is very clear in regards toÊ a pre space-faring race, it would seem our only choice in the matterÊ is to first observe the native population before deciding on thisÊ course of action. The only inhibiting factor is the amount of time weÊhave available for study before the ship begins breaking up." KetalÊ concluded. Ê"Then it would seem that the number one priority would be to go downÊ to the planet and see if the natives do." Vanyssa looked over at theÊ her and Dr. Mias.Ê "In your estimation, could we, with our presentÊ knowledge, pass for natives on that planet ?Ê Albeit from a city farÊ from the one we will chose."Ê Vanyssa flat out asked.Ê "If not, howÊlong do you think it would be before you could assemble the necessaryÊ data and coach some of our people on the relevant points ?" Ê"Well, it would seem that the language of most of the species have aÊ bit of terran dialect in it.Ê Also, it would seem the other part has aÊ somewhat musical flow to it.Ê Now I don't really understand why aÊ planet this far from earth and the level of technology they have wouldÊ have a part of their dialect in it. Once you get to understand it, itÊis quiet a beautiful language.Ê And there mannerisms are not all thatÊ different from ours just more fluid.Ê Now, as you know, we would haveÊ some trouble with some of the more obvious crew members in theirÊ culture but most of us could be medically altered to resemble them.ÊÊThe sentence formation is unlike what we have, it is more like, in anÊearth example, of a oriental trying to speak standard.Ê We need to beÊ very cautious in whatever we do as I believe this species to be veryÊ intelligent and would be able to grasp our nature easily.Ê MaybeÊ another couple of days of more observation and analyzing would beÊbetter."Ê Ana replied and waited for the Captain to decide what next.ÊÊShe looked back at the ensign and he still seemed fasinated of her. Ê"You all have your assignments."Ê Vanyssa said, rising.Ê "Please getÊ status reports to me by 1600, as well as ETAs."Ê She smiled around atÊ them all. "You areÊ a good crew, you all make me quite proud to beÊ here, with you." Ê ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stardate: 2406.10.22 Ê (USS Mystique, Bridge, OPS, Lt (jg) HHril, 0950) Ê HHril had sat at his station, waiting for the Vulcan to exit the ready room.Ê When he finally saw him, he rose and headed towards the door Sarouk had just exited.Ê Pushing the signal button to the left of the door, HHril waited to be admitted to the Captains ready room. Ê "Come." came the muffled noise of a voice from behind the door.Ê HHril pushed a second button on the keypad and entered the room. Ê "Captain," began the young Romulan.Ê "I would like to add something to my initial idea on how to remove that ship from orbit, Sir.Ê The procedure cannot be completed from the exterior of the ship alone.Ê We will have to send people inside." Ê ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ê ÊStardate: 2406.10.22 Ê(USS Mystique, Ambassador's Lounge, Ambassador Anastasia Tar-Tharian, 1048) ÊAna had been discussing the further findings of the species on theÊ planet.Ê A copy of a conversation that had evidently been picked upÊ from the planet.Ê Most of it was not new but the part about the flyingÊ box was and Ana had a theory about it immediately. ÊLooking around at the other two she relayed what she thought.Ê "IÊ believe that the reference of the flying box could be of one ofÊ possibly three things.Ê One, it could mean that they are referencingÊ the ship that is orbit around their planet now or two, and this one IÊhope not, is that they are talking about this ship.Ê Now with theÊreference of 'flying box of forefathers' could be the third idea, isÊ that they are talking about the ship or ships that brought the terransÊ to their world in the first place."Ê She sat back in her chair waiting for the others to voice their opinions before they sent word to theÊ captain. ÊRiven listened intently at what she said and decided that he would seeÊ what Ketal thought of what she had said before giving his. Ê ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ê Stardate: 2406.10.22 (USS Mystique - CSO's office - CSO Ketal - 10:49) Ê After replaying the message several times Ketal had downloaded the currentÊscientific reports for the planet onto a PADD so that Vanyssa, ~ The Captain ~ he corrected himself could review them later. Because the other data collectionÊwas still ongoing and would take quite a bit of time to break downÊthis was all he would have for at least another eight hours. Ê Ê After downloading the information and with his mind still on the recording he considered his next step. ~ The Ambassador would no doubt have much more expertise in this field, perhaps I should speak with her about this. ~ Ê "Computer, what is the location of Ambassador Tar-Tharian?" Ê [Ambassador Tar-Tharian is currently in the Ambassador'sÊLounge.] Ê After receiving the reply he took the PADD with him to give to Vanyssa later and left his office. Ê ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ê Stardate: 2406.10.22 Ê (USS Mystique -ÊAmbassador's Lounge -ÊCSO Ketal Ê1053) Ê When the door to the Ambassador's Lounge opened Ketal saw that he had intruded upon a meeting, he inclined his head in respect and apology to the Ambassador who was holding the floor and turned to leave. Her voice however stopped him before he could exit the Lounge. Ê ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ê Stardate: 2406.10.22 Ê(USS Mystique - Ambassador's Lounge - Ambassador Anastasia Tar-Tharian, 1056) ÊAna had finally got to talk with Travis, as Keswick told her to callÊ him, to see what he had wanted when the door opened.Ê There stood Mr.Ê Ketal and it was clear that he had wanted or needed to talk to her butÊ he then made his apologies. Ê"No appologies needed, come in and what is on your mind?"Ê Ana toldÊhim then turned to Travis. "I think we will have plenty of time toÊ talk more, could you excuse us?" Ê --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ê Stardate: 2406.10.22 Ê(USS Mystique - Computer Lab - Ensign Jason Dema - 1202) Ê Jason was close to finding a pattern when Travis walked back in. Ê"According to my notes, Adjust the beam control assembly masterÊ circuit toÊallow for a tightly condensed beam, set the computer to rotate the beamÊfrequency." ÊJust at that moment, the computer finished his search and the resultsÊdisplayed on the screen, and Travis continued. Ê"With the tightened beam and the rotating frequency when the beamÊbrakesÊthrow the computer willÊ stop and stay at the proper setting. I thinkÊ thisÊwill work it might take a little adjusting but I think this will work" ÊTravis gave the PADD to Jason and Jason studied it for a while.... Ê"This is interesting, but did it work at the academy? and what kind ofÊanomaly's were it?" Ê(reply Keswick) Ê"But a tight beam, if I'm correct, this will produce more heat in theÊweapon-systems. If there is combat, we need to cool them down faster,Ê orÊthey'll overheat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ê Stardate: 2406.10.22 Ê(USS Mystique - Computer Lab -TASC Ensign Travis Keswick - 1204) Ê"This is interesting, but did it work at the academy? and what kind ofÊanomaly's were it?" Jason sead well looking at the padd ÊYes but to overcome the over heating of the weapon systems weÊ reinforced the prefire chamber and the emitter crystals byÊ transferring the extra power back throw the safety interlock assemblyÊ and dispersing it thew out the hole weapon system.the system will heat up but if we reinforce the beam control assemblyÊ it should handle the extra heat. and will cool down at a faster rate. Ê(Reply Jason) ÊThen Travis demonstrates the modificationsÊ on the computer simulation. ÊThis will work trust me. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ê Stardate: 2406.10.23 (USS Mystique, Shuttlebay, CO Captain Vanyssa Winters, 0900) ÊVanyssa was in the shuttle bay as the team was getting ready to headÊ over to the decaying ship.Ê She walked over to Tourana and spokeÊ softly, "Your orders are to get the away team out of there with theÊ modified transporters if there is trouble, Ensign. That is your numberÊ one priority." Ê(reply Tourana) ÊShe spoke to Hhril. "If there is any trouble, your first priority isÊ the away team, not the planet. Understand ?"Ê Vanyssa knew that thisÊ was Hhril's first mission in command,Ê and she was going to have toÊ trust him.Ê "Ensign Dema, is your team ready to go ?"Ê She looked atÊ the couple of combat engineers thatÊ Lee had assigned to thisÊexpedition and hoped that their combined experience would aid theÊ mission. Ê(reply Dema) ÊShe nodded to Sarouk. "God speed to you, and good luck." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ê Stardate: 2406.10.23 Ê (USS Mystique -ÊShuttlebay -ÊEnsign Jason Dema -Ê0905) Jason was checking his team before departure, when suddenly Vanyssa came up to him. "Ensign Dema, is your team ready to go ?" Ê "Yes Ma'am, we're ready to leave any time." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ê Stardate: 2406.10.23 Ê (USS Mystique, Conference Room, CO Captain Vanyssa Winters, 0950) Ê"Mr. Belinia, Dr. Weir, Dr. Mias,Ê Mr. Keswick, Mr. Ketal, Mr. Herk,Ê and Ambassador, please report to the conference room at your earliestÊ convenience. ÊQuite quickly the rest of the senior staff assembled.Ê Vanyssa lookedÊ them over. "Dr. Weir, Are the preperations ready to modify some of ourÊ people to go down to the planet ?" ÊKellita nodded. "We can make the suitable alterations to skin and hairÊ and body, Captain.Ê It will take about a half hour per person. ThereÊ is a great deal of variation among the people that we have observed.ÊÊ Not all of them have the 'wings'Ê so I think that only one of ourÊ people will have them.Ê And I think I've come up with a way to makeÊ them fly."Ê She said with a grin, illustrating on the screen. Ê"Excellent."Ê Vanyssa replied. Ê"Mr. Herk, you are the best pilot that we have on this ship.ÊÊTherefore, you will not be going on this away mission, I need you hereÊ in order to pilor my ship.Ê Please chose a suitable pilot from amongÊ your staff." Ê(reply Herk - Al just make a PC up :-) Ê"Dr. Mias, you will be going to the planet, as will Mr. Belinia, Mr.Ê Keswick and Mr. Ketal. Ambassador, it is up to you if you would likeÊ to participate in this away mission - I will not order you.Ê Mr.Ê Keswick, speak with Major Lee about acquiring a team of two skilledÊ marines to accompany you.Ê I want all of you implanted with locatorsÊ andÊ in-ear comms, as well as voice communicators.Ê I want there to beÊ no chance that anything can happen to you.Ê You are all too importantÊ to the continued functionality of this vessel." Ê(reply Mias, Belinia, Keswick, Ketal, Ambassador) ÊDr. Weir spoke up, "Captain, I think one of the medical personnelÊ should go along to assist with the away team." ÊVanyssa nodded. "Of course, please select someone suitable, Dr. Weir." ÊKellita inclined her head in agreement. Ê"Your primary mission is to ascertain what these people know aboutÊ their ancestors, how they arrived, what exactly this 'flying box ofÊ the forefathers' is and to find out what they know about that ship.ÊÊ Any other data that you collect will of course be invaluable."ÊÊ Vanyssa looked around the table, catching each of their eyes. "YouÊ will not reveal yourselves to be outsiders, this is not a firstÊ contact mission. You will act as much like these people as you can.ÊÊ Ambassador, Dr. Mias, I believe you have already programmed theÊ replicator for suitable clothing, accessories and currency ?" Ê(Reply Ambassador, Mias) ÊVanyssa nodded. "You will leave at 1400 today for the planet. Mr.Ê Belinia, I leave the further planning of this mission up to you."ÊÊ Vanyssa said, getting up and heading out. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ê Stardate: 2406.10.23 Ê(USS Mystique, Conference Room, Ambassador Anastasia Tar-Tharian, 0952) Ê=/\=Mr. Belinia, Dr. Weir, Dr. Mias,Ê Mr. Keswick, Mr. Ketal, Mr.Ê Herk, and Ambassador, please report to the conference room at yourÊ earliest convenience.=/\= Ana heard over the com system and she headedÊ for the conference room once again.Ê When she arrived most of theÊ others had already arrived, so, she found her seat and sat down. Ê"Dr. Weir, Are the preperations ready to modify some of our people toÊgo down to the planet ?" Vanyssa said as she looked everyone over. ÊKellita nodded. "We can make the suitable alterations to skin and hairÊ and body, Captain.Ê It will take about a half hour per person. ThereÊ is a great deal of variation among the people that we have observed.ÊÊ Not all of them have the 'wings'Ê so I think that only one of ourÊ people will have them.Ê And I think I've come up with a way to makeÊ them fly."Ê She said with a grin, illustrating on the screen. Ê"Excellent."Ê Vanyssa replied. Ê"Mr. Herk, you are the best pilot that we have on this ship.ÊÊ Therefore, you will not be going on this away mission, I need you hereÊ in order to pilor my ship.Ê Please chose a suitable pilot from amongÊ your staff." Ê"Dr. Mias, you will be going to the planet, as will Mr. Belinia, Mr.Ê Keswick and Mr. Ketal. Ambassador, it is up to you if you would likeÊ to participate in this away mission - I will not order you.Ê Mr.Ê Keswick, speak with Major Lee about acquiring a team of two skilledÊ marines to accompany you.Ê I want all of you implanted with locatorsÊandÊ in-ear comms, as well as voice communicators.Ê I want there to beÊ no chance that anything can happen to you.Ê You are all too importantÊ to the continued functionality of this vessel." ÊRiven just smiled back to Vanyssa her knowing what was on his mind heÊdid not need to speak it. Ê"Captain, I would love to accompany the away team as I want to see howÊ we react with the people and I would love to learn of those we watch.ÊÊ You never know when and where an ambassador will be needed."Ê Ana saidÊ in a non committal tone but she did smile. ÊAna did not listen to the next set of comments but looked over toÊ where Keswick was sitting and knew that he would be there.Ê She wouldÊ have to watch him closely to see how he performs.Ê She was broughtÊ back when the captain started talking about the mission. Ê"Your primary mission is to ascertain what these people know aboutÊtheir ancestors, how they arrived, what exactly this 'flying box ofÊ the forefathers' is and to find out what they know about that ship.ÊÊ Any other data that you collect will of course be invaluable."ÊÊ Vanyssa looked around the table, catching each of their eyes. "YouÊ will not reveal yourselves to be outsiders, this is not a firstÊ contact mission. You will act as much like these people as you can.ÊÊ Ambassador, Dr. Mias, I believe you have already programmed theÊ replicator for suitable clothing, accessories and currency ?" Ê"Yes, Captain we have after much study of all the people we couldÊ find. I believe that they will be suitable for the surroundingÊ natives."Ê Ana replied ÊVanyssa nodded. "You will leave at 1400 today for the planet. Mr.Ê Belinia, I leave the further planning of this mission up to you."ÊÊ Vanyssa said, getting up and heading out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ê Stardate: 2406.10.23 Ê(USS Mystique- Conference Room- Conn- Lt Herkimer 78 - 0955) Ê"Mr. Herk, you are the best pilot that we have on this ship.ÊÊ Therefore,Êyou will not be going on this away mission, I need you here in order toÊpilot my ship.Ê Please chose a suitable pilot from among your staff." ÊHerk sat still for a moment, a little disappointed.Ê S/he had alreadyÊ begunÊto think about things to do witht the other ship in order to keep itÊ fromÊfalling to the planet. S/he had wondered whether after all these yearsÊ ifÊthe engines still worked.Ê Now,s/he was going to be staying behind.ÊIt made sense, s/he just didn't like it. ÊThere wasn't much choice on a new ship like Mystique.Ê Herk, ofÊcourse, had Êchecked out the other pilots, and Conn officers and knew who s/he'dÊ want if Êsomething had happened to hir. Ê"I would recommed Ensign Bill Jansen," she said.Ê "He's probably theÊ bestÊmatural pilot I've seen in a while.Ê He is young though Captain, andÊ he mayÊneed a heavy hand." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ê Stardate: 2406.10.23 Ê (USS Mystique, Conference Room, TASC Ensign Travis Keswick, 0955) ÊTravis walked into the conference room and took a set next to theÊ Ambassador. Ê"Dr. Mias, you will be going to the planet, as will Mr. Belinia, Mr.Ê Keswick and Mr. Ketal. Ambassador, it is up to you if you would likeÊ to participate in this away mission - I will not order you.Ê Mr.Ê Keswick, speak with Major Lee about acquiring a team of two skilledÊ marines to accompany you.Ê I want all of you implanted with locatorsÊ andÊ in-ear comms, as well as voice communicators.Ê I want there to beÊ no chance that anything can happen to you.Ê You are all too importantÊ to the continued functionality of this vessel." ÊTravis looked at the CO.Ê "Yes Ma'am. ÊAs the captain continued with the missionÊ briefing he took notes on his padd. Ê"You will leave at 1400 today for the planet. Mr. Belinia, I leave theÊ further planning of this mission up to you." ÊAs the captain got up and left the room Travis stood upÊ"Ambassador when time permits may I speak to you". ÊThen Travis turnedÊ and walked out the door and headed to Major Lee'sÊoffice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ê Stardate: 2406.10.23 Ê (USS Mystique - Conference Room, - CSO Ketal -Ê0957) Ê "Mr. Belinia, Dr. Weir, Dr. Mias, Mr. Keswick, Mr. Ketal, Mr. Herk, and Ambassador, please report to the conference room at your earliest convenience. Ê Ketal was at Science 1 on the bridge when Vanyssa's call for a meeting came over the intercom, he set the computer toÊrecord the accumulating data while on standby and returned the board to passive sensor scans. Those called arrived quickly and the Captain began giving out instructions with no delay. Ê"Dr. Weir, Are the preperations ready to modify some of our people to go down to the planet ?" The womanÊnodded. "We can make the suitable alterations to skin and hair and body, Captain. It will take about a half hour per person. There is a great deal of variation among the people that we have observed. Not all of them have the 'wings' so I think that only one of our people will have them. And I think I've come up with a way to make them fly." She grinned at the last remark and brought up a diagram on the screen. "Excellent." Vanyssa replied. "Mr. Herk, you are the best pilot that we have on this ship. Therefore, you will not be going on this away mission, I need you here in order to pilor my ship. Please chose a suitable pilot from among your staff." "I would recommed Ensign Bill Jansen," S/he said. "He's probably the bestnatural pilot I've seen in a while. He is young though Captain, and he mayneed a heavy hand." "Dr. Mias, you will be going to the planet, as will Mr. Belinia, Mr. Keswick and Mr. Ketal. Ambassador, it is up to you if you would like to participate in this away mission - I will not order you. Mr. Keswick, speak with Major Lee about acquiring a team of two skilled marines to accompany you. I want all of you implanted with locators and in-ear comms, as well as voice communicators. I want there to be no chance that anything can happen to you. You are all too important to the continued functionality of this vessel." Ê ÊKetal nodded at her orders. "Understood Captain." Ê "Captain, I would love to accompany the away team as I want to see how we react with the people and I would love to learn of those we watch. You never know when and where an ambassador will be needed."ÊThe AmbassadorÊsaid with a smile. Dr. Weir spoke up, "Captain, I think one of the medical personnel should go along to assist with the away team." Vanyssa nodded. "Of course, please select someone suitable, Dr. Weir."Kellita inclined her head in agreement. "Your primary mission is to ascertain what these people know about their ancestors, how they arrived, what exactly this 'flying box of the forefathers' is and to find out what they know about that ship. Any other data that you collect will of course be invaluable." Vanyssa looked around the table, catching each of their eyes. "You will not reveal yourselves to be outsiders, this is not a first contact mission. You will act as much like these people as you can. Ambassador, Dr. Mias, I believe you have already programmed the replicator for suitable clothing, accessories and currency ?" Ê Ketal was pleased that he had been chosen to go to theÊplanet on the first mission, this was an extraordinary opportunity to observe a hybridÊalien culture that had not yet been either contacted or observed by any Starfleet personnel. That they would not be revealing themselves to the natives was a given,Êthe Prime Directive specifically stated that requirement for a culture still in this early stage of developement.ÊExceptÊunder extraordinary circumstances could a culture be directly contacted byÊStarfleet personnel until after they had achieved spaceflight and a certain level of social developement.Ê "Your primary mission is to ascertain what these people know about their ancestors, how they arrived, what exactly this 'flying box of the forefathers' is and to find out what they know about that ship. Any other data that you collect will of course be invaluable." Vanyssa looked around the table, catching each of their eyes. "You will not reveal yourselves to be outsiders, this is not a first contact mission. You will act as much like Ê these people as you can. Ambassador, Dr. Mias, I believe you have alreadyprogrammed the replicator for suitable clothing, accessories and currency ?" "Yes, Captain we have after much study of all the people we could find. I believe that they will be suitable for the surrounding natives."ÊThe AmbassadorÊreplied Vanyssa nodded. "You will leave at 1400 today for the planet. Mr. Belinia, I leave the further planning of this mission up to you." Vanyssa said, getting up and heading out. Ê Ketal nodded at her orders andÊwaited for the Commander to begin his briefing. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ê Stardate: 2406.10.23 Ê(USS Mystique - Conference Room, - TASC Ensign Travis Keswick - 0958) Ê"Dr. Weir, Are the preperations ready to modify some of our people toÊ go down to the planet ?" ÊThe woman nodded. "We can make the suitable alterations to skin andÊ hair and body, Captain. It will take about a half hour per person.Ê There is a great deal of variation among the people that we haveÊ observed. Not all of them have the 'wings' so I think that only one ofÊ our people will have them. And I think I've come up with a way to makeÊ them fly." ÊShe grinned at the last remark and brought up a diagram on the screen. Ê"Excellent." Vanyssa replied. ÊDr Weir There will be two marines with us for security so I will haveÊ theÊ wings.if you wont. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ê Stardate: 2406.10.23 Ê(USS Mystique, Conference Room, Ambassador Anastasia Tar-Tharian, 0959) ÊAs the meeting was breaking up, Ana noticed that Travis had positionedÊ himself were he could come by her to say something.Ê She then made itÊ easy for him to accomplish his goal, he was so obvious what he wantedÊ to do. Ê"Ambassador when time permits may I speak to you". Ê"I would be glad to speak with you, Mr. Keswick. Just let me knowÊ when." She replied with a smile ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ê Stardate: 2406.10.23 Ê (USS Mystique, Major Lees Office, TASC Ensign Travis Keswick 1010) ÊTravis pressed the door bellÊ out side major Lee's office. Ê(Reply Lee) ÊTravis walked into Lees office to see him siting behind his deskÊ looking over a padd. Ê"Major the captain has asked me to acquire two skilled marines to joinÊ me on anÊ away mission" Ê(Reply Lee) ÊThank you Please have them report to me as soon as it is convenience. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ê Stardate: 2406.10.23 Ê (USS Mystique, Computer Lab, TASC Ensign Travis Keswick - 1200) ÊTravis walked back into the computer lab where Jason was working. Ê"According to my notes" Travis started as he looked at his padd. Ê"Adjust the beam control assembly master circuit to allow for aÊ tightly condensed beam." Ê"Set the computer to rotate the beam frequency." Ê"With the tightened beam and the rotating frequency when the beamÊ brakes throw the computer willÊ stop and stay at the proper setting". Ê"I think this will work it might take a little adjusting but I thinkÊ this will work" ÊHe sead as he handed the padd to Jason. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ê Stardate: 2406.10.23 ÊÊ (USS Mystique, Ready Room ,CO, Captain Vanyssa Winters, 1230) ÊÊ Vanyssa sat on her bridge, reviewing her performance records. Ê~It's a trap.~Ê Was her immediate reaction. She got up, staring at theÊ shuttle. Ê"Lt. Herk, is it broadcasting the proper codesÊ ?" ÊHerk replied that it did indeed. Ê"Let it dock, but have security watch it."Ê She said, frowning evenÊ deeper. Someone should have told her that she was to be expecting newÊ personnel. Ê"I'll be in my ready room. Have the new personnel report there." ÊShe stalked into her ready room, trying not to slam something in theÊ way.Ê It really made her truly angry that no one had thought to informÊ her of this man's arrival. Ê"Come in" Vanyssa stated when the chime went off. Ê"Ensign James C. Denton, reporting for duty Sir."Ê stated JamesÊ proudly. ÊVanyssa frowned at him. "Ensign, who posted you here ?"Ê She asked,Ê stopping her pacing and standing directly in front of the new Ensign. Ê(reply Denton) Ê"And what post did he post you at ? Did he give you orders?"Ê SheÊ said, firing rapid questions at him.Ê Oo'lishÊ had somehow slippedÊ into the room and was at a post behind Vanyssa.Ê Vanyssa was very gladÊ to have her bodyguard there. Ê(reply Denton) Ê"I see."Ê She said, taking the PADD from her and moving behind herÊdesk, seeing Jopek's glyph appear as well as the computer verifyingÊ that all the security codes were right.Ê "Ensign, I sense no deceitÊ from you, I sense only confusion. Allow me to explain to you what isÊ going on at the moment.Ê The Fleet you have just joined is consideredÊ to be traitors by the rest of Starfleet. The ship you have just beenÊ assigned to is on a search and destroy mission by Starfleet.ÊÊ I don'tÊ know if you are loyal to Admiral Doenitz or Admiral LoDona.Ê I wasn'tÊ even expecting you.Ê You are very lucky that you didn't get blown outÊ of the sky.ÊÊ At the moment your superior is over there..."Ê And sheÊ pointed out the window. "On that old Earth style colonization ship,Ê trying to make it not fall into the athmosphere. I'm sorry, I don'tÊ have time for you to settle in at the moment. Seek out CommanderÊ Belinnia, the First Officer and ask him to explain things to youÊ further.Ê Then report to medical for an exam by Dr. Weir andÊ Radchenko. Finally, report to Engineering and speak with the DutyÊ Officer to bring you up to speed.Ê The Mystique is not a standardÊ Akira ship -- she has a number of modifications useful to her as anÊ exploratory vessel." Ê(reply Denton) Ê"Dismissed, Ensign. Make me proud."Ê When he was gone, Vanyssa satÊback down and began to compose a message to Jopek and LoDona,Ê informing them that they really needed to send some word about newÊ personnel arriving. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ê Stardate: 2406.10.23 Ê(Resorte Training Facilities,Ê Admiral's OfficeÊ Ensign Denton- 15.05) ÊJames left the Admiral's Office, feeling proud and excited that he wasÊ going to start his Starfleet career. Under the orders of AdmiralÊ Jopek, James reported to the Shuttle Hangar. He walked in and foundÊ just one shuttle and the pilot leaning up against the ship. Ê"Hey. I guess you're Ensign Denton. I'm Lt. Parker. Well get in, IÊ hear you need to get to the Mystique quickly." ÊThe shuttle left the hangar and quickly cleared the Earth's orbit. TheÊ shuttleÊ jumped to warpÊ and left the solar system. After a couple ofÊ days the Mystique was finally visible. It wasÊ nothing as how JamesÊ had pictured. He never served on a starship of that size or class. TheÊ shuttle was clear for docking and Lt. Parker brought the shuttle inÊ slowly. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Compile Ê Ê