Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Hercules Kahuna (Weapons Officer) in Main Sim - Bridge - Unexpected Visitor?
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On the main viewer the mammoth station with the probe nearby faded, then resolved into what seemed a white-grey toned background, with the smaller image of a dark green-grey toned many angled gem like face somewhat humanoid in shape with two eyes (square like in shape), ears (also slanted square like in shape), a nose (three square nostrils on a pyramid like slant), and a flexile angular rectangular shaped mouth. The eyes flitted over the viewer to peer at the screen, =/\= Greetings, I am VA station matrix 009-Communication node for non-VA contacts. You appear to be in orbit of VA Experimental Planet 19 version 1.2. After further analysis of your probe design near this station’s main complex it appears to be linked to your vessel by means of a subspace transceiver. Apologies for not answering your attempts at communications sooner, this matrix does not normally monitor such low band emissions since The Ascension. May this matrix request what you are are called and where you come from and if you speak as individuals or as a collective organism? =/\= It said.

Kahuna spoke up, nervously, and tried to reply to the VA station matrix 009-communications node, =/\= This is the USS Merrimack of the Federation of Planets. Greetings, VA station matrix 009-communications node. My name is Junior Officer Hercules Kahuna. I’m trying to get a more senior officer for you to speak with. =/\=

=/\= This matrix understands, it will continue to log this information further for further conversations to come. According to this matrixes databanks this station and other VA stations like it across former Ascension space has no record of your Federation of Planets. However, this is not surprising and not concerning to this matrix Junior Officer Hercules Kahuna, you may also refer to this matrix simply as 009 if you wish to do so as a shorter version of reference. =/\= It said.

=/\= Bridge - this is Security Chief. The CMO and I are on our way. We’ll be there shortly, please excuse our delay =/\=

It was not long after Lt Cameron contacted bridge to say Cross was on her way and soon she seemed to arrive in a rather strange way as if someone had pushed her out. The doctor was a real sight her hair drenched in water as was her tunic, her first reaction was to look at the view screen then approached Officer Kahuna and quietly told him ‘’Get off the Captain’s chair now ‘’ then she herself took the seat ,not because it mattered to be sitting there but just in case her feet buckled underneath and fall flat on her face. Some first contact it would be not to mention what the Captain would do if he finds out.

“Off course,” Kahuna replied, sliding of the big chair.

=/\= Greetings =/\= she said in a clear voice =/\= I am the Chief Medical Officer doctor Cross and right now the most senior crew member. =/\=

McDuff waited a moment and quietly stepped out of the Turbolift and waited by the door. Quietly watching as things developed.

Kahuna went to join McDuff at the back of the Bridge. “Sir? Is she okay? …I mean she is drenched in water from head to toe. Did I catch her in the shower?”

“Not quite…” McDuff said, choosing his words carefully. “I’m sure the Doctor will have a good explanation for you, when she’s good and ready. In the meantime, I’ll be here, standing by.” He said, unsure of what was about to happen.

“Yes Sir! Of course!” Kahuna replied, “I’ll stand here too!” Then he added, “Sir, have you ever met an ‘ascended’ being before?”

Cross spoke with a neutral tone’’ I apologize for not being here when the first contact was made ,so what have you requested to know and for what purpose ?’’ she asked hoping for some feedback . From the doctor’s observation she knew that she was speaking to an A.I and would probably lay low before divulging too much information .

Cross did hear what Kahuna had asked ‘’ I don’t believe we have not on the Merrimack , if I’m not mistaken the ascension is the path of increased awareness, higher consciousness and illumination....rather complicated, complex and fascinating …yet it could be difficult to understand or deal with’‘.

• At least for me * the female doctor thought.

On the screen the white-grey toned background with the smaller image of the dark green-grey toned angled gem like face flighted from looking over what it could see of the Merrimack’s bridge from its viewing angle to observe Cross. =/\= Greetings, Chief Medical Officer Doctor Cross. I am VA station matrix 009-Communication node for non-VA contacts. I was just formerly speaking to one Junior Officer Hercules Kahuna of your vessel the USS Merrimack from the Federation Of Planets. Are you also part of the Federation Of Planets? I would assume so given you seem to serve on the same ship, however, this matrix is still gathering information during this exchange. Please if you would enlighten me on your mission and reason for being currently in orbit of VA Experimental Planet 19 version 1.2? =/\= It requested.

Not to mention, a ‘photographic memory’, Kahuna thought could be added to the doctor’s list.

’’ Yes I am,the Federation has more ships, ours is named the USS Merrimack, we’re on a five year mission to explore strange new worlds and new civilization…to boldly go were no man has ever gone before ‘’ Cross replied then thought Gee,I actually remembered that.

‘’Our Captain was given the orders to come to this planet because other species already known to us were using the inhabitants to their advantage but by the time we arrived they had left ‘’the doctor shifted in her seat ‘’What kind of information is the matrix gathering as of now from us ?And why would you describe the planet as VA Experimental Planet 19 version 1.2 ,is there a specific reason as to why and what caught the attention of the Matrix of this particular planet?’‘.
Cross was not yet finished ‘’Enlighten me ,by using the communication with non- VA contacts are you alluding that the Matrix have other VA contacts?’‘.

Kahuna, Weapons

As she waited for a response Cross started to wonder what their true intentions were’‘Kahuna ‘’ she called gesturing with her fingers for him to come nearer ‘’ They are probably scanning every nooks and cranny on the ship ,every data we have on the computers ‘’ she whispered in his ear ‘’Go now to the transporter room and tell the officer to get the team back up without delay ..no buts or ifs .Once they are onboard put the ship on yellow alert ,the shield will go up automatically ,I’ll be the one who takes the wrath of the Captain’‘.

Cross CMO.