Posted by Lieutenant Commander Tenzing Trainor (Chief Operations Officer) in Main Sim - Bridge

Posted by Fleet Captain Drudoc Andone (Commanding Officer) in Main Sim - Bridge
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A moment later a flurry of differing comm calls came in on a rush. Most were roughly translated as ‘commercials’ or merchants hawking wares of some sort or another. Most were just junk and useless for the Ark Angel’s needs. But one more powerful comm hail came through =/\= This is The High Elder One, aboard my proud vessel the HEO Heaven’s Answers. The Void has spoken of your arrival from a journey far beyond fathoming to me. I expected your arrival eventually here though not quite so soon I must admit.=/\= The male voice suave and gentle in tone spoke through an audio only comm line.

Drudoc considered a second how to reply at this before doing so, =/\= High Elder One as my initial hail inquired we wish to approach the main station in the inner system, but did not wish to cause problems. Are you in charge here?=/\= Drudoc asked.

=/\= No one person is in charge of this trade hub, Captain Andone. But I suppose I speak for many in the system who follow my beliefs. You are welcome here as all who come to trade are. I would be so open as to be interested in meeting with you and your crew. The Void speaks grandly of your arrival and it piques my interest of your fate now. =/\= He said.

Drudoc indicated for the NE at the helm to slowly take them into the inner system near to the broadcast of this High Elder One. =/\= We are new to this region it is true, our tale of arrival is not much to speak of, and indeed may even be difficult for one as seemingly enlightened as you to believe. But for now we would be happy to accept you and a contingent of your council or advisors if you got any to come to our ship for a meeting if you prefer. =/\= Drudoc offered.

=/\= I can believe many things from the whispers of the Void, Captain. But I will accept your invitation, I will have two ceremonial advisors come with me and a caretaker for my personal needs. Do you have beaming technology or do you prefer a personal docking? =/\= He inquired.

=/\= We can do either, High Elder One. Which would you prefer? =/\= She answered back.

=/\= Beaming is much simpler then a docked shuttle pod. Safer too I find. Perhaps we shall meet in say 30 local minutes? =/\= He asked.

=/\= 30 minutes will be more than enough time to prepare for your arrival, tell me though do you require any special services or environments of atmosphere we should be aware of for diplomatic protocol? =/\= She asked.

=/\= Nothing so grandiose, my dear Captain Andone. I will bring all I need for my arrival. Come as you are now I am sure that will suffice. =/\= He answered then closed the comm. Again the Ark Angel got bombarded again by ‘commercial’ and merchant hawking audio and visual lines, but again an analysis of these didn’t turn up much of interest for the Ark Angel right now.

Turning from her chair Drudoc looked at her XO. “..Prepare the diplomatic hall on deck 2, have the kitchen staff assemble a sampling spread of favored dishes on the ship right now.” She said. Then looked to Trainor. “..Begin analysis of those other broadcasts, monitor if anything comes up we could use or clues we could need for getting home.” Then looked to Rainn, “..prepare an honor guard among your staff for their arrival. Despite his words I get the feeling a little pomp and fluff will be in order when this High Elder One arrives..” Looking to Fayth, “..You have permission to proceed with your studies and shuttle experiment with the Boridium while we’re in this meeting report to me any results after we’re done. If you can spare someone or yourself for the meeting I’d appreciate it..” Then tapping her comm badge she opened a comm line to the CMO =/\= Andone to Marshall, we’re having guests arrive in 30 minutes I’d like you or one of your staff there to represent medical.=/\= Then switching channels she did the same to engineering. =/\= Andone to Miz’uki, I want you to join a meeting and first contact we’re having in 30 minutes in the diplomatic hall, have your staff in the meantime continue their work with science on the boridum and a possible means to get us home.=/\= She said.

Drudoc Andone / GM CockRoach

Fayth nodded, getting up from her station to head towards the labs to get the Boridium test going. “Captain, do you want dress uniforms?” she asked before stepping into the turbolift and heading for the labs on deck 13.

Lt jg Fayth, CSO

”..Yes, good idea Lieutenant! Dress uniforms for all those attending the coming meeting.” Drudoc replied.

Drudoc Andone CO

Nivor nodded and rose, tapping his combadge on the way to the turbolift. =^= Rhansi to Diplomatic Services. Please have a team meet me in the Diplomatic Hall on deck 2. =^= He entered the lift and turned to face the closing doors.

=^= Your best and fastest, =^= he added just before the doors closed.

XO Rhansi

A few minutes before the appointed arrival time Andone’s combadge chimed. =^= Rhansi to Andone. The Diplomatic Hall will be ready when our guests arrive. =^=

XO Rhansi (crosspost)

=/\= Understood Commander, I’ll be down shortly. =/\= Drudoc said.

Drudoc Andone CO

Trainor began analyzing the comm traffic and prioritized finding the meaning behind the Void, as that would give a more descriptive idea of where they were at the moment. He didn’t sense any hostilities at the moment, but was surprised that they were expecting the AA.

Trainor
Ops

With everyone running around the bridge Rainns took a few moments to process what was happening before directing his attention to the Captain. “Captain, request permission to remain on the bridge during the meeting, just to keep an eye on the ship’s well-being and safety.” He asked. While his question was genuine, he also hated formalities, and would not mind an opportunity to sidestep wearing his dress uniform.

Lt. Jg. Joseph Rainns-COS