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Main Sim - Alstair Prime - Landing Party Luncheon

Posted May 9, 2021, 2:04 a.m. by Captain John Tiberius Glen (Captain) (David Fergusson)

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Another advisor who introduced herself as She’shall spoke then to Ezial, =/\= I am curious Ezial was it? =/\= She asked for confirmation.

<reply from Tia>

Once given she continued. =/\= Your ships are so larger, how do you adapt construction techniques across what sounds like so many different races in your Federation? Do you all accept a standardized format among members? Or is there some other plan at work? =/\= She inquired.

Glen thought that was a good question. He hadn’t considered it himself before. Of course, the Vulcans, and other races within the Federation, did operate their own navies within the auspices of Starfleet, but it was more and more common now for Starfleet to operate multiracial ships like the Merri, and the same dimensions and sizes couldn’t possibly suit everyone equally. He remembered now how some of his previous officers had complained about the temperature setting of the ship, particularly the Andorians, and he wondered now if he should have done more to make them more comfortable, Glen listened to find out how Tiastri would answer this question from an engineering aspect.

<reply from Tia>

While Kord listened, he visually examined the architecture.

Architecture around then was mostly a silver-white tone. The stone structure made up of fine granite and concrete like setups. The place was obviously quite old and seemed to reflect an air of enduring longevity likely reflecting some of the values of the Alstair culture and long lives of themselves.

Hal stuck his head in the door of the room. He’d been busy with coordinating the shuttle landing. And after that, he walked around the area a bit. But now he smelled food. And his first duty, after all, was to see to the safety of the Captain.

“Lieutenant!” Glen said to Hal, “I trust that the shuttle is secure? I expect it will have caused a little attention and wonder, it being so far advanced of their own craft?”

For Hal when he had secured the shuttle there was an air of curiosity about it’s presence, but the Alstair near to the landing pad did not seem like the sort to go poking where they were not welcome or belonging.

“Yes, Sir,” Hal reported. “All secure. The locals did seem understandably curious about it. I’m sure that they have areas of technology that may surpass our own.”

Not their food technology, thought Glen, as he tried to eat another chunk of meat of the large roasted bird. “Yes, I’m sure they have areas of expertise that we can learn from them,” he replied.

Another of the Alstaire advisors spoke up, this one a few chairs down from where Kord sat across the table. Evidently she had heard enough through the UT to gleam what had been said. =/\= I am unsure how advanced your detection methods of ion storms, asteroids and comets are Captain among your Federation, but due to such being a frequent problem in our system and about we have detected what we consider high level means of detecting, shielding from storms, and diverting such asteroids and comets which could be problematic..=/\= She said

Glen replied =/\= That’s quite true, our detection methods leave a lot to be desired. Ionic storms are rare but starships are frequently buffeted by these disturbances and are subjected to tremendous hull pressures and stress. Disturbances can intensify to the point where navigation becomes dangerous, or that our transporter use is all but impossible. At the highest levels ionic storm damage has even destroyed spacecraft. So, we would be keen to learn of your detection , shielding and diverting techniques. Is that correct Lieutenant? =/\= Glen threw the question open to his CE.

<reply from Tia>

Hal found that he was quite famished. He looked for a seat at the table as he eyed the alien foods.

“Are feasts of this nature part of your regular diplomatic gatherings?” Kord inquired.

There was a series of nods from various people, before the Tri-Council replied. =/\= Yes, we believe in celebrating new experiences, whether mundane or more lively like this one. Do you not share in such revelry of life and new meetings or events?=/\= They inquired.

“It varies from culture to culture.” Kord replied, “Some would see it as a reason to celebrate for days, some would accept it as a momentary novelty to be briefly acknowledged then move on.”

Glen added, “You need to appreciated the large scope and scale of the United Federation of Planets. We come in all colours. There are different customs and traditions found on every planet. The Federation does not even dictate how planets govern themselves. They simply ask for stable institutions guaranteeing democracy, along with the rule of law, sentient rights, and respect for and protection of minorities.”

“There are things that are common,” Hal said. “Invariably, almost every sentient race has a dish that’s chicken mushroom fettuccine alfredo. Mmm like this one.”

The Tri-Council members nodded a bit at Glen’s words, =/\= I suppose we still are grappling with the reality that our scientist’s theories of not being alone in the galaxy are true. Not to mention how diverse your Federation seems. =/\= one said.

Another soft gong sounded a bit later as dishes were cleared away one by one by serving attendants. =/\= Captain, would you and your crew while we wait for more information on the possible Sleeper ship you could have detected, care for a tour of the local grounds around us? While I am sure our scientific, medical, and engineering fields are nowhere near to the scope you might expect, we would be honored to provide such a tour if you desired it to inquire more on each of our cultural and scientific endeavors together so we may be better informed on each other.=/\=

Glen showed his approval. =/\= Knowledge is about learning new things every day. We may be more advanced in our scientific, medical and engineering knowledge, but we would never profess to know ‘everything’. A scientist on Earth once announced that there was nothing new to discover in Physics anymore, only more precise measurements, and he was almost immediately proved quite wrong. Other scientists believed that science would one day be able to explain ‘everything’ and we are still waiting for that day to arrive. So no, I’m quite sure we would learn much from a tour of your endeavours. Until only about thirty years ago, we didn’t even know that silicon-based intelligent lifeforms existed, but I recently received news that one now serves on the Federation Council itself! =/\=

-Glen, CO


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