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Captain David Brennon Commander-in-Chief
Joined: 15 Jun 2009 Posts: 1223 Location: USS Hartington
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:02 am Post subject: |
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The Freighter Captain nodded and hit a few keys, sending the information to the Runabout.
"We'd be happy to host you, Lieutenant. You'll find that we're a kind folk and luckily for you we inhabit many worlds in this region of space. I guess you could call this the frontier of the Myosian Confederation. I'll let them know to expect you. Safe journey."
With that he cut the com and started to move off. A few seconds later the ship vanished into warp. A casual glance at the coordinates looked familiar and on closer inspection (and a quick check with the computer) showed that this Panthanel Colony to be the same coordinates as the Hartington's probe information. _________________
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ArjimCalodan Operations
Joined: 20 Jun 2009 Posts: 780 Location: USS Hartington
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:44 am Post subject: |
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"Looks like we should have offered to follow them home, they're headed right where we are. Mr. Croft, set a parallel course. I'll hail Captain Peor."
He tapped the comms and the captain of the Ciola appeared back on screen. "Hello again Captain. Turns out, our mission takes us to your neck of the woods. Still interested in an escort?" _________________
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Azmay Guest
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 4:40 am Post subject: |
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Lt. Tanay looked at Ensign Croft has if e had told er than the sky on Earth is green, and turned to Lt. Calodan:
"Should we turn down the phasers, Sir? It is not thought it would be a good idea. If we are to scort them back to their base, there could be more raiders on the way" |
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Marek Command Council
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 1045 Location: The Dark Side of Utah
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:51 am Post subject: |
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Croft laid in the course, then addressed Tanay.
"You're right, keep them ready, they obviously won't feel threatened by us now." _________________
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Captain David Brennon Commander-in-Chief
Joined: 15 Jun 2009 Posts: 1223 Location: USS Hartington
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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Captain Peor's face reappears on the viewscreen, still smiling -- and more so now with the news that he would have an escort.
"Why of course we don't mind the company, Lieutenant. What is bringing you to Panthanel if I may ask?" _________________
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ArjimCalodan Operations
Joined: 20 Jun 2009 Posts: 780 Location: USS Hartington
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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"Well Captain, we're searching for some Dilithium and our sensors detected your planet. We didn't know it was inhabited, so we were going to mine some. Now that we know, we're looking to trade. Maybe you know someone we could talk to?" _________________
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Captain David Brennon Commander-in-Chief
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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The Captain looked as though he was thinking for a moment before he spoke again.
"Panthanel Prime is the main governmental authority in the system, the dilithium mines are on the planet's moon. I'm sure if you start a dialogue with the Lunar Colony Administrator you'd be able to strike up some sort of deal. I don't think they'll allow you into the mines to collect yourself, but there may be something they'd be willing to take in exchange for crystals -- refined or unrefined."
He chuckled and spoke again, as though it was an after thought.
"How'd you make it so deep if you're having dilithium issues? You having warp trouble?" _________________
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ArjimCalodan Operations
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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"Well Captain, we have a bit of a situation. Please don't take this the wrong way, but I'm not at liberty to discuss the particulars. Let's just say we would be very grateful for any assistance you could render in acquiring some dilithium. " _________________
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Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 2:56 am Post subject: |
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"You're right, keep them ready, they obviously won't feel threatened by us now."
Ensign Tanay sighed, assumed this was what humans thought of as 'small talk', looked at Croft, and replied:
"It is thought e feels grateful for your support, Ensign. Please let it be forgiven if you thinks e is unpolite" |
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Captain David Brennon Commander-in-Chief
Joined: 15 Jun 2009 Posts: 1223 Location: USS Hartington
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Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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ACTION
Captain Peor guides the Runabout in towards the nearby star system. As it turns out the fourth planet in the system, presumably Panthanel Prime, was a beautifully ringed world. It was the nature of these rings that blocked out the evidence of the system's habitation from the Hartington's probe. The Ciola soared around the beautiful world, towards their destination: Panthanel IVa, the planet's only moon. As the Runabout followed, the crew received a hail from the Lunar Colony.
"This is Lunar Control, please identify yourself." _________________
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ArjimCalodan Operations
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Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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"Hello Lunar Colony, this is the Federation Vessel USS Williamette. My name is Lieutenant Calodan. We're interested in doing some trading with your colony. We're particularly interested in acquiring some dilithium, refined if possible."
He muted the comm channel and turned slightly to the rest of the crew. "Ensign Tanay, please drop the shields and power down our weapons."
He unmuted the comm channel and faced the screen again, all smiles. "We're sorry for the shields and weapons, we were escorting the MCC Ciola. She had some problems with Nekrali pirates." _________________
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Azmay Guest
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:30 am Post subject: |
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Ensign Tanáy nodded:
"Yes, sir. Computer, drop the shields and power down our weapon systems."
On hearing the computer's reply, Ensign Tanay confronted Lt. Calodan:
"Done, sir." |
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Captain David Brennon Commander-in-Chief
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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At the mention of the pirates, the controller grimaces.
"If that's true we are in your debt, Lieutenant. Those damn vultures have been raiding our shipping for weeks... we haven't been able to get rid of them ourselves."
He turns away for a moment, tapping at a console and speaking with someone off camera. After another moment he turns back with a smile on his face.
"USS Williamette you are cleared for landing at landing area 15, we're transmitting the coordinates to you now. All questions regarding the mines are routed through the colonial mining authority, they have an office in the main concourse. Shouldn't be that difficult for you to find once you've landed. Welcome to Panthanel Lunar Colony." _________________
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ArjimCalodan Operations
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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"Thank you. We'll proceed with landing." He closed the comm channel and turned to his crew. "That was easier then I thought it was going to be. Proceed with landing, I'll be in the rear compartment. Mr. Kalev, with me if you please. We need to try and figure out what we have to trade with these people." _________________
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Marek Command Council
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 1045 Location: The Dark Side of Utah
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:55 pm Post subject: |
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USS Willamette
Xavier Croft
Croft entered the coordinates as they were given.
"Yes sir, should take about ten minutes from the look of it." He brought the ship smoothly into the landing area. They pass a hand full of ships coming and going of various configurations. Croft taps several commands into the console.
"Mooring lines and docking clamps secure. How are your bargaining skills, Ensign Tanay?" Croft smiled mischieviously. _________________
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