Posted by Lieutenant Chan (Sub-DH Robotics & Cybernetics) in Away Team One

Posted by Lieutenant David Michaels (CSO) in Away Team One

Posted by Gamemaster GM (Gamemaster) in Away Team One
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As David smoothly glided the shuttle out of the bay and toward the planet, Riley leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes. He wasn’t napping, he was running the away team’s initial encounter with the Pallasians through his mind. He couldn’t think of a single reason for alarm, but David was so adamant, in his vague way, that they remain on alert. Riley trusted David’s instinct.

He opened his eyes and looked at Sage, “What did you make of the Pallasians during our time on the Merry?”

He spoke loudly enough for all in the shuttle to hear.

Dekker, CNS

David entered the coordinates that had been given to them, and turned his head ever so slightly in his seat, as to indicate that he was very interested to see what Sage had to say.

-David Michaels, CSO

Chan was watching the ships systems but her antenna turned to hear what was being said. Any Intel she could get would be very helpful.

Lieut Chan (Sub-DH Robotics)

She met Riley’s eyes. “They are checking all the right boxes in my mental list of what’s necessary to be accommodating, but there’s something about them that won’t let me relax. I know I’m very uncomfortable with the thought that one of them might touch me. Gloves or not, being able to read a person’s biologic responses even though they haven’t said anything—well, how do you fight something like that?” She looked around at the others, wondering if she was being over sensitive on the matter.

—Sage

“You don’t,” David said matter-of-factly.

David slowly guided the shuttle into the atmosphere and began the landing sequence.

-David Michaels, CSO

“I haven’t sensed anything nefarious,” Riley knew he was repeating himself, but it was worth reinforcing. “I suppose we don’t know how they interact with Betazoid empathic abilities. It’s worth keeping up our guard, but until they give us concrete reasons to distrust them, this is just a friendly, scientific mission.”

Dekker, CNS

Sage nodded. “I understand that and I’m not about to make any waves that would negatively affect our relations with each other.” She looked out the window and shrugged. “I think my mistrust is part of meeting an unknown species. Yes, its exciting and rare and everyone has a good time…until they don’t.” Looking back at the two men, she raised an eyebrow. “I’m just feeling a little wary, that’s all.”

—Sage

The window of the shuttle showed the slightly polluted atmosphere of the planet. They also saw the attempts to keep the oceans clean but the Pallasians had limited success. Where they were to land was a military complex with nuclear warheads. What the Pallasians have had success was the recycling of radioactive fuel. Although they had only twice the percentage of uranium than the planet Earth, the power in Pallas was primarily from nuclear power plants. Their most power weapons contained nuclear warheads. There was a small group of military personnel standing at the foot of the landing pad that the shuttle was heading for,.

GM

Chan saw the missiles “I hope you brought radiation protection Doc” she said simply.

Riley could only look out the window as David guided their shuttle smoothly to its landing. He trusted the four other members of his away team. If the situation became sticky they would handle it, and if everything was above board they would undoubtedly add countless significant scientific discoveries to Starfleet’s library.

As the rear hatch began to open, Riley stood and straightened his tunic. He met the gaze of each member of the away team before turning, putting on a broad smile and walking toward their greeting party.

Dekker, CNS

Sage took a deep breath as she returned Riley’s gaze. Although she had some apprehension about this meeting, it wasn’t really any more than normal. Meeting a new race for the first time was intense. Yes, she’d been with the other team on the first away mission to introduce themselves to the Pallasians, but this was different. This was private, a few of their people and a few from the Genesis. Conversations and observations would not be monitored and errors might be made. Even so, there was the internal excitement of possibly finding new, exceptional things on the planet. Setting her face to neutral, she followed Riley down the ramp.

—Sage

Chan was next to exit she surveyed the area trying to take as much in a she could, evaluating her surroundings and the men in front of them.

They saw Mr. Bassa, Mr. Sora and Admiral Clogtho. They also noticed that there was someone that looked “in-charge”.

“Welcome,” Mr. Bassa greeted. “I would like to introduce you to the planetary chairman, Mr. Neve.”

GM

David remained at the back of the group, letting Riley and Sage take the lead. They were both much more diplomatic than he would be in this situation. He was more curious about the enviornmental issues that seemed to be troubling the planet at present.

-David Michaels, CSO

Chan decided to stay at the back and let the others do the talking, she was a fairly good diplomat but not many knew that. that was hoe she liked it that way she could surprise people then.

Lieut Chan (Sub-DH Robotics)

Standing next to Riley, the other members of the team behind them, Sage introduced the away team. “Mr Neve. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I am Lt Brennan,” She motioned to the doctor before indicating the two in the rear. “And these are Lts Dekker, Michaels and Chan. Thank you for allowing us time to visit your planet.”

—Sage