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Main SIM: Planet side Tag: XO AND ALL Department Heads including Kastarak [tag LT.JG Umbri Hakwins]

Posted June 5, 2023, 11:49 a.m. by Lieutenant Junior Grade Quentin "Q" Dawson (Chief Weapons Officer) (ALEXANDER HAMPSHIRE)

Posted by Lieutenant Symar (Chief Medical Officer) in Main SIM: Planet side Tag: XO AND ALL Department Heads including Kastarak [tag LT.JG Umbri Hakwins]

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Quentin “Q” Dawson (Chief Weapons Officer) in Main SIM: Planet side Tag: XO AND ALL Department Heads including Kastarak [tag LT.JG Umbri Hakwins]

Posted by Captain Chris Taggart (Captain) in Main SIM: Planet side Tag: XO AND ALL Department Heads including Kastarak [tag LT.JG Umbri Hakwins]
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Chris waved goodbye to them in the transporter room. He wished that he could be down there now but T’Aria would not allow it. Kept citing regs but Chris knew it was because he had a habit of danger finding him. Arriving back on the Bridge and waiting for their communication he sat down.

Once the team materialized they would find themselves in a grass clearing next to a thick forest. Up ahead they could make out smoke from a few chimneys about a half mile away if they would use the binoculars and scanners. In front of them about 50 feet is a wooden fence about three feet high that boarded a dirt road. There were wheel ruts and horseshoe prints all over it. Another scan revealed that there was a town about two miles to the West.

Storyteller

Dawson had always been rather cautious when going on away missions, especially to potentially hostile territory. He had his Type Two Phaser strapped to his belt on his right, along with a backup Type One strapped to his calf and a KaBar knife on his right. He had tapped Lt. Hawkins to join him on the away mission. He hadn’t had the time to really get to know the Lieutenant, but her record seemed to speak for itself.

When they all materialized on the planet, the rustic and rural scenery was not what Dawson had expected. He turned to Lt. Hawkins and raised an eyebrow. “What do you all make of this?” he asked to the group.

Lt. Q Dawson CWO

Kastarak had his med-kit with him, ready for any casualties. One would never know what would happen. The planet seemed like a regular M-class planet, very green and lush. Temperature was comfortable, similar to Earth’s California, he thought, but with more humidity in the air. Northern California, then, he thought for himself, recalling his visits to the redwood forests. The trees here were smaller though, less impressive. He looked around, noticing the animal shoe prints, the smoke from the background, the dirt road. It all looked like industry had not arrived here yet.

“I believe there might be ground to believe that we’re on the planet of a pre-warp society, or even a pre-industrial society. Prime directive should apply, and precautions should follow,” he said.

– Lt (j.g.) Kastarak (counsellor / physician)

William, who had started by immediately removing his scanners from his belt holster and starting a general scan. He bit off a sarcastic reply to the counsellor, sometimes voicing the obvious was necessary in case anyone missed it for whatever reason “There’s a settlement 2.3 Kilometres west of here.” He looked at the XO “I recommend we get off the road, looks like this is a fairly well-travelled area.” He said pointing to the deep marks in the ground. He knew horse tracks when he saw them, or at least whatever beast of burden they used here.

CSO, 2O

Dawson nodded at the Science officer. “I agree. Especially if we’re dealing with a pre-industrial culture.” Dawson was happy he had opted for the KaBar knife, as he would much rather use that then depend on that more primitive-looking device than something so telling as a phaser. “Those trees there should offer some proper cover,” Dawson said gesturing to the forest.

Lt. Q Dawson CWO

“Agreed,” Kastarak said to the two previous speakers, and began moving toward the trees, scanning the environment as he moved forward. Would the scans show anything?

– Lt (jg) Kastarak, physician/counsellor

The scans do pick up a horse pulling an open wagon filled with apples in wooden baskets. There is no driver. The horse is yellowish/orange in color with a golden blonde mane and tail and both were braided very well. The horse was very clean and it had a cowboy hat on it’s head. On it’s flanks were three red apples clumped together.

Storyteller

Kastarak found the readings illogical.

“Commander,” – he turned to the chief science officer. “Do you pick up similar readings? It appears that there are Earth animals roaming here, and Earth produce. I read Equus equus – horse – and the fruit of Malus domestica – apple tree. I know too little about Earth to make an assessment if that is indeed the case.”

Where had they ended up? Kastarak was confused. Everything seemed illogical and out of place.

Could it all be a holographic projection? If so, why, and by whom?

– Kastarak.

OOC: So sorry folks! Time getting away from me again, am I ok to just jump in here?

-Kieron-

OOC: Of Course!
Travis Good

Symar arched an eyebrow, the Vulcan exterior still going strong. “Could it be possible that we have ended up on some sort of alternative version of Earth?”

-Lieutenant Symar: Chief Medical Officer-

“I think you’re right.” Whispered a voice right next to and I mean right next Symar. Then in a high pitched and fun tone. “Don’t be alarmed. My name is Pinkie Pie and I am here to welcome you all to Equestria and specifically to Ponyville!” She started jumping up and down the pink pony with darker bubblegum/cotton candy pink mane and tail said. “Come follow me to the town where I have arranged a party for you all!” She started bouncing up and down as she made her way to the road. “Oh! Hey Apple Jack! Our friends are here now and OH! Are those the apples and pies and fritters and cakes for the party?!!!!!!! YAY!!!”

Apple Jack laughed. “Yes Pinkie it is.” Looking over at the crew of the Chernov. “Well don’t be shy partners! Come say hello and if you want, ya can sit on the wagon while I pull ya’ll ta town!”

“Can I ride in the wagon as well?! Please AJ, Oh Pretty please?” Smiling, “Of course you can sugar cube. I’m plenty strong enough fer this task!” Apple Jack said.

Storyteller

Pinkie Pie: https://mlp.fandom.com/wiki/Pinkie_Pie
Apple Jack: https://mlp.fandom.com/wiki/Applejack

Kastarak was utterly confused. Nothing made sense. No native life of Earth, save for humans (and some extinct hominids and cetaceans*) had complex language. The language that these equines spoke was comprehensible enough for the crew’s universal translators to understand them. Despite the curiosity of the words used, they made sense – there had to be a context to them.

“Logic would suggest it is some simulation, and thus the prime directive would not apply.” he stated. “Perhaps we should accept the invitation.”

Kastarak turned to the colourful horses:

“Good day, Apple Jack and Pinkie Pie. My name is Kastarak. I am honoured by your invitation. I will speak with my colleagues and discuss your invitation.”

– Lt jg Kastarak (physician / counsellor)

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OOC:

  • I assume in this timeline, the events leading to Star Trek IV haven’t happened, meaning whales are all extinct… though in Treklore cetaceans are sentient species. I assume it’s knowledge that they are [in trek universe] – given archeaological records.

OOC: You are correct.

Storyteller

OOC: I think that only the humpback that went extinct on Earth specifically not all whale species, at least there was never talk off more than that if I remember correctly.
HJjortur

Dawson stood there stunned. The horse just talked. The pink and yellow horses just talked. And they seemed to come out of nowhere. Dawson cleared his throat and began to assess the situation. Though the horses were in fact talking and so appeared sentient, they didn’t seem too far advanced to prove significant threat. Dawson did not like the idea that they had been expected and was cautious of what their “hosts” would have prepared for them. However, since they were expected, it seems the prime directive wouldn’t be an issue. Maybe. This was certainly a sticky situation. Dawson turned to Umbri and whispered, “Be ready for anything.” And thought to himself how he needed to get his security officers trained in battle language soon as he can. He didn’t like having to communicate in the open like this.

Lt. Q Dawson CWO

Chris saw that there were two equine creatures near them but did not know that they were sentient. He wanted them to report on their progress and opened a channel to all of them. [O] Captain Taggart to the Away Team. Please report on your progress. [O].

Captain Chris Taggart, CO

William opened his communicator [O]”Talking horses” He hesitated “Perhaps ponies would be more applicable, they have introduced themselves and offered us transportation to their village ‘Ponyville’[O] William spoke matter-of-factly about the bizarre situation “There is no chance for us to put the proverbial genie back in its bottle, Dawson prepare your team, I want your team on rear and front.” the Tall science chief turned to the Horse that introduced itself. He was concerned about how the creature managed to approach them without anyone noticing but scolding the security team could wait [O]I think the best course of action is to accept their invitation, unless you disagree but in that case the only realistic option I see is returning to the Chernov[O] He again lowered the mic level on his communicator “Symar, I want detailed scans of our new friends, Kastarak assuming we go with them learn what you can from either… person”

CSO, 2O

Dawson nodded and went over to Lt. Hawkins, “Hawkins, I’m going to have you cover the rear of the group. I don’t know how those things got up on us without us noticing, but I’m not about to let it happen a second time, so stay vigilant. I’ll keep to the front to keep an eye on these two.

[O] Understood Commander. But did you say that the ponys are talking, like they are sentient? [O]

Pinkie Pie came bouncing back to Commander Grey. “Who are you talking to? I want to talk to them. Can I talk to them?”

As the pink pony began to bounce her way to the Commander, Dawson quickly intercepted a hand cautiously going to the handle of his type two phaser, but not drawing it. “I don’t think that’s a good idea, Mam.” Dawson said trying to keep a jovial demeanor, “I’m afraid it’s a private conversation.” Dawson tried to catch Grey’s eye to make sure he got what he was saying, “How about you show me and my friend Hawkins here the cart and then we can all get going.” Dawson didn’t see anything threatening about the wagon but wanted to be sure before the rest of the team got on it.

Lt. Q Dawson (CWO)

William gave the armory officer a slow nod [O]They are capable of conversation and curiosity. I’ll be able to ascertain sentience and sapience after spending some time with them, for now I reccomend staying the course and visiting their leadership, there seems to be some sort of post industrial feudal society, perhaps a principaility of not an outright kingdom.[O]

“Oh please! We mean you no harm! We excel at friendship here! We will be taking you to Ponyville so you can, 1. Have a party and 2. Meet with one of our Princesses. Twilight Sparkle. She can explain to you all what is going on. But the cart is right this way!” She began bouncing towards the cart.

Dawson smiled at the pink pony and then turned a serious face to Lt. Hawkins as he nodded to her to follow the horse to begin inspecting the cart.

“Understood,” Kastarak replied, awaiting the scans’ results. Was Symar “with” the group? Was he functioning alright? Kastarak sensed a worry in his gut, which he quickly purged. Now was not a time for feelings.

– Lt jg Kastarak

The scans that Kasterak took showed the pony’s to have the same bone and skeletal structure to a Pony from Earth.

Storyteller/Captain Chris Taggart, CO

Kastarak turned to his team and whispered, “Their skeletal structure is indistinguishable from Earth horses, Equus ferus caballus, and the scanner calls their breed ‘pony’. That says me nothing, however, but if we could just access the database…” Kastarak stopped himself. Of course, even with database access, nothing would make sense. Yet, the scans did show – and thus, it could not be a simulation, at least not in the holographic sense. This was strange.

“I wonder if the best cause of action would not simply be to return to the [he wanted to say “ship” but stopped himself].... where we came from.”

– Lt jg Kastarak

Dawson stepped to Kastarak and said, “I think we should gather more information. Chernov still has a transporter lock on us should anything go awry.” And with that, Dawson followed Umbri to the cart to assist in looking it over.

There was something warm that was brought over Kastarak by hearing Dawson’s calming voice. Had Kastarak been worried? Had he been experienceing emotions? He did find the whole situation uneasy. It was no logic whatsoever in it, and logic was what grounded him. He was un-grounded.

“Indeed, Mr Dawson,” he replied, “Then we should accept the invitation.”

Lt. Q Dawson (CWO)

William raised an eyebrow at the Vulcan junior officer “This isn’t a democracy lieutenants” He said with the slightest hint of sarcasm in his voice “You have your orders” He said more firmly.

“Are all of ya ready to hit the road?” Apple Jack said

Storyteller

“Honourable Pinkie Pie, honourable Apple Jack,” Kastarak called for the attention of their hosts, prefixing them with ‘honourable’ as to bring some politeness to the situation. he had learnt that being polite (for a Vulcan) would often diffuse situations, and it was thus logical for him, as a Vulcan, to apply it it in this situation. “We have conferred with one another and decided to accept your invitation.”

“We are ready to hit the road,” he added, not sure what it would entail.

– Lt jg Kastarak

Pinkie Pie just laughed. “Pinkie Pie is all you need silly billy! But thank you for accepting!” She jumped up and down with glee.

William pulled himself up on the cart and sat down “When we arrive at their village I don’t want anyone to spend any time alone, if we have to split up I want parties of at least two’s or three’s. Dawson make sure to spread your people out evenly among the groups, I don’t want anyone without one of yours around” He deliberately avoided using words like security or guards as they were just a few feet from one of the speaking ponies, and although they seemed to be friendly he had no intention of blindly trusting anything that could sneak past their perimeter so easily.

CSO, 2O

Dawson gave a nod and said, “Understood sir.” He then looked over to Umbri with a concerned expression.

Apple Jack pulled the cart as Pinkie Pie got in and sat next to Commander Grey. “Hi! What’s your name?!

They came into Ponyville after about 20 minutes of travel and they could see a nice small farming village and nestled on the outskirts was a huge crystal type castle. “That is Princess Twilights castle over yonder” Apple Jack said. “We will be there in about five minutes.”

Once they got to the castle a purple haired pony flew down from the balcony and landed next to them. “Welcome to Ponyville! My name is Twilight Sparkle. The Princess of Friendship! We are pleased to have you all here. I have already let the other Princesses know of your arrival and they will be here in a few hours to discuss terms and to answer any other questions that you have. But please feel free to ask anything that you want.”

Storyteller

Dawson looked to see a horse with wings land in front of them. At the mention of discussing terms Dawson tensed and looked to Umbri again and tapped his phaser while looking pointedly at their own, hoping she understood the subtle instruction to be ready to fight.

Lt. Dawson, CWO

Princess Twilight Sparkle looked at Lt. Dawson with a warm smile. “Don’t be like that. We mean you no harm. Truly.” Before she could go on a purple and green dragon came from another room. “Twilight. I got a letter from Princess Celestia saying that something has come up in Canterlot and that she is delayed for a few days and asked you to be a gracious host and have them stay with you and show them around until they can make it here. OR you can have them all go to Canterlot but she will be busy.”

“Thank you Spike.” Twilight said. “So, it looks like you are guests here for a few days. You can stay here at my castle or go back to wherever you came from but be back here in three days. Like I said before, you are not prisoners here and are welcomed and honor guests. My mentor Princess Celestia wants to get to know you all and be friends and partner up with your organization......Starfleet is it?”

Storyteller

Umbri knew exactly what these creatures were and had been pretty much unresponsive to their superior officer due to shock (and internal geeking out). When Dawson tapped his phaser, they snapped out of their haze. “Sorry, Sir. Did you need me?” they asked.

Lieutenant (jg) Umbri Hawkins, Security Officer

Dawson gave her a look that seemed to say are you kidding? but then shook it off and said, “Not just yet, but be on guard. Something is off here, though I don’t know what-“

A flash of bright white light just accrued and Commander T’Aria appeared along with a very unusual looking creature. https://mlp.fandom.com/wiki/Discord.
“Tada!” He said waiving his arms and taking a bow. “I brought one more that went astray. See. I can be helpful.” As he leaned in and bopped Princess Twilight Sparkle on the nose.

“Discord!” Twilight said. “What do you mean astray? Did you do something to her?”

“What?! Me? I would never dream of this sort of thing and you can ask Princess Luna that. She just appeared in the Everfree Forest and I was there doing.....stuff and decided to help her is all. Besides, Twilight. Just because I am reformed doesn’t mean that I can’t have fun every now and again.”

Twilight rolled her eyes at that. “Are you ok miss? I am Princess Twilight Sparkle and you are now in Ponyville. Do you have any questions?”

Storyteller

Immediately it was as if something in Dawson’s head snapped into focus. He had missed Cmdr Taria! How had allowed one of their party to disappear and be taken by potentially hostile forces? And the conversation between the Discord Creature and Twilight did not ease his feeling of dread. He pulled out his tricorder and went up to the Commander. “Commander T’Aria, are you injured? What happened?” He asked as he began to scan for any injuries. He put a hand back to his phaser as he awaited the results and further orders from the Commander.

-Lt. Q Dawson, CWO

Lieutenant Symar, who had been throughly confused by the sudden appearances of sentient horses on this strange planet, fought hard to hide the panicked look from his face as he realised T’Aria had reappeared alongside the rest of the away team, “Lieutenant Dawson, do you require my assistance?”

-Lieutenant Symar: Chief Medical Officer-

“Quite possibly,” Dawson said drawing his phaser, “Please look over the commander and make sure she isn’t injured. Hawkins, Vykter, Secure the away team.” Dawson leveled a stare at the creature called Discord and, while not pointing his phaser at him, was ready to snap into motion at moment’s notice.

-Lt. Q Dawson, CWO


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