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=/\= Hello, may I call you VA 19 Matrix? I am Captain James T Glen. Is it possible to talk to the ascended who created you? =/\=

=/\= You may Captain James T Glen. Though please know the AI matrix you speak to presently is but only one of 3,926 others on this station. The matrix you speak too is related primarily to communication with non-Ascended lifeforms such as yourself. =/\= It clarified.

A second later it added, =/\= Your request to speak to the Ascended has been forwarded to Ascension communicator matrix 1. This matrix will let you know if your request is approved or any replies are given. In the mean time may this matrix inquire about you? Specifically if you are also an individual like the one from before as Doctor Cross was. Or do you speak as a collective mind for others? I have noticed by our visual communications several different races in your current ship’s room different from Cross and my directive in this case is to learn more about those I communicate with that they wish to give.=/\= It said.

=/\= We are all individuals. We don’t have a Hive Mind, if that is what you mean? However, we have social norms that we willingly conform to, and we share information collectively, although often quite critically. Our crew is drawn from a wide range of species who all work together as members of the United Federation of Planets. I am the Captain on this particular ship. I hold the ultimate command on this vessel and I am responsible for everyone aboard. I ensure that the ship complies with our established codes of practice and local laws. One of our principles is that we do not interfere with the development of a culture that is living and growing. =/\=

=/\= I see, this is as this matrix surmised about your organic bodies and differences. Your united governing body is like some others this station and matrix has encountered since the Ascension and this station came online. =/\= It said.

Cross managed a small smile and a slight nod. On seeing the Vulcan at the science station she made her way towards him ‘’Lt ,I know you will eventually work in the lab with the bacteria samples .Just to let you know that the AI spoke of destroying some ships which fell down on the planet, the bacteria was present and it killed many of he inhabitants but by time they became immune to it eventually becoming a symbiosis bacteria which made them stronger ‘’ she levered her face to look up at him and see if he was following ‘’ I did some work on it and found there is no known antibiotic that had any effect on it ‘’ .

Salek had taken the station from Cara then nodded at the information she gave him. “If you would Cara help me keep a second set of eyes as we work on this. It may prove useful.” He then turned to Cross. “I see… so it was a genetic eveloution that lead to a symbiosis. That is concerning… I know one of our crew also had come into contact with it… which means that the bacteria had been the one to mutate more into it’s helpfulness… that is good to know. We have the samples in the science labs and will see if there is something we can synthisise given the time.

“That crewmember was me, actually!” Cara replied. “So, a little more than concerning!”

Cross was still next to Salek waiting for a response any response ,she was also interested in the ongoing conversation between the AI and the Captain ‘’Its asking the same questions and my response was pretty much the same as yours Captain ‘’ and Cross being Cross went on’ ‘This AI and who’s ever behind it are completely and utterly nuts ‘’.

As Glen went on about not effecting development of cultures the AI replied. =/\= I am curious, your principles do not have you interfere with other cultures or their development. Yet you are in orbit of Experimental Planet 19 doing just that. While we are not against this as it gives the experiments in progress more data points for future analysis your words seem to act against your taken actions. Doctor Cross previously explained you were here after the previous spacefaring race known as the Klingon Empire left after some time of using Planet’s 19’s seeded populace from this station as a labor force. They also attempted a massed attack on this station but without any success with heavy losses. The station’s tactical matrix has sent a request if you intent to also attempt hostile actions against this station. It states advisement that to do so would be foolish account for great loss of life. =/\= It said.

Cross was about to say that the Klingon’s had knew about the structure but never said they attempted to destroy it ,then thought it was best to keep her mouth shut though she was infuriated by their consistences .

OOC: To clarify the klingons had known of it and as I mentioned in an earlier post to cross the matrix said they came in a fleet of several ships and demanded its surrender/compliance it had replied with no and they attacked and lost ships before retreating, so it is being consistent....

On Cameron McDuff’s console he would see a new Security report that the Shuttlecraft has returned missing phasers, circuits and emergency equipment.

As soon as the report flashed up on-screen McDuff stood over the Security NE and read the message. Parts missing? Very abnormal. He transferred the report onto a PADD. He was more than aware of the fact the Captain was just begging a dialogue with the AI and he was reluctant to interrupt or disturb him, but McDuff felt that this was something the Captain ought to be aware of.

Cameron walked over the CO’s side. “Captain, I’ve just had this come through” he handed him the PADD. “Just give me the nod and myself or one of my team will go down to the shuttle bay and investigate this further.” Cameron spoke quickly and quietly to minimize the time he spent disrupting the Captain. He walked away and return to the security station.

“Okay,” replied Captain Glen. “If they were stolen on the planet, then we’d be in violation of the Prime Directive, never mind our mission brief.”

OOC: Sorry Rob, I did find it but you did write down, they left with only the scout vessel destroyed ,thus I mixed what has been said.I have send you an e-mail of the conversation .
marthese

Salek looked thoughtful as he listened to the conversation the wrinkles in his forehead deepend as he frowned. His face showing deep concern.
Lt. Salek, CSO

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