Posted May 11, 2023, 8:34 a.m. by Commander Tabris Asam (Chief of Engineering and Operations) (Brian Richards)
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Sharah Fayth (Chief Star Fleet Medical Officer) in Orbital Platform - They’re Heeeerrrre (TAG ALL Cabinet and Star Fleet Officers)
Posted by Civilian Karina Enger (Director of Education) in Orbital Platform - They’re Heeeerrrre (TAG ALL Cabinet and Star Fleet Officers)
Posted by Civilian Griget Kek (Vren Ambassador) in Orbital Platform - They’re Heeeerrrre (TAG ALL Cabinet and Star Fleet Officers)
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The Orbital Platform received the message it had been expecting with baited breath for weeks: Three ships inbound on approach. The first ship to come into view was the massive Klingon warship the IKS Kavaar’ton. The hulking ship didn’t send any communications to the Traffic Control Tower, but simply banked and moved to take up it’s normal stationary position outside of the normal platform traffic pattern. But it was the second ship that was the focus of everyone’s attention.The type had never been seen before. It was long and sleek, and at first glance appeared to be some kind of water-borne vessel. Closer inspection revealed that to be an illusion due to detailed and intricate painting. The head on profile was thin, but wide; and from the top and bottom it was obvious that space was planned to go out, not up. There was a slight delay and then a wholly strange accented voice said [O] Oed V Platform. This is the Vren ship Promise. We request docking permission and instruction on arrival procedures. [O]
In the Control Tower, Major General Charles Tenkiller took a deep breath. “Ok, everybody… here we go. Let’s not f$@k this up, ok? And that was directed to me. I’m sure y’all got this.” The statement was meat with small laughter and then Tenkiller set his hand on the shoulder of the Antican sitting in the chair in front of where he stood. The Antican nodded and then keyed the comms. [O] Vessel Promise, this is Oed V Space Traffic Control. Request to dock is granted. Please make at slowest speed for Docking cradle Seventeen. You will see it lit up in three… two… one. [O] and he touched an icon and suddenly all the exterior lights on the platform went out save for the bright;y lit destination of the Vren vessel. Tenkiller then spoke into the comms. [O] Vren vessel Promise, this is Major General Charles Tenkiller of the Colonial Customs and Defense Agency. On behalf of the citizens of Oed V, Governor Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi, Lieutenant Governor Captain Eela Dasca, Ambassador Jeannette Mathis, and the entirety of the United Federation of Planets… we welcome you. Your welcome delegation is waiting for you at your docking point. Oed V Tower out. [C] Tenkiller knew it was a bit formal for the process of docking, but orders were orders.
Inside the Vren ship, a single figure unknowingly mirrored the human who just spoke. Standing behind the ship’s helm operator, Griget Kek- Ambassador of the Vren to the Federation- stood with a hand on the clothed shoulder of the pilot. “Steady as you go, Korhet. We don’t want to bump into anything right now.” Korhet shared the Ambassador’s trepidation. His long fingers played over the controls and the ship slowed to a crawl, slowly approaching the massive structure that was the Oed V Orbital Platform. Minutes passed in silence as both Traffic Control and the crew of the Promise held their proverbial breaths as the ship inched closer and closer. Finally… there was a loud CLANG inside the ship as the docking clamps engaged. Korhet exhaled a long breath and Kek nodded in satisfaction. “Well done.” he said as he turned and looked at the ship’s Captain. “I still invite you to come with us Captain.” The larger Vren, almost entirely green, shook their head in the universal sign of negativity. “No Kek, this is your fiasco. I will stay here so when it goes to rot, someone is capable of saving us.” Kek fixed the Captain with a hard glare and said “Unless you know something I do not, Captain, I suggest you keep a more positive attitude. They are our last hope at survival.” and he walked past him before the words could escape the Captain’s lips.
A half hour passed until the hatch between old foe and new potential friend opened. Ambassador Kek was the first one to step onto the deck of the platform, and the momentousness of the simple physical movement was not lost upon him as he paused, looking down at the four-toed foot encased in the Vren’s suit that pulled humidity from the surrounding air to keep their skin moist under the suit. Over the suit were colorful and loose-fitting robes. Kek looked at his foot for a long moment before moving forward and standing very tall before the assembled representatives. His bright red and bright blue skin, with symmetrical black markings of lines and hash-marks on either side of their exposed skin on their head seemed to glisten slightly under the lights, and his deep red with black pupils on either side of his head moved slightly as he took in the scene before him and he waited for the other side to speak as four more Vren exited their ship and stood slightly behind and to either side of Kek.
Ambassador Kek
Ambassador Jeanette Mathis was standing in the front of the assembled group along with the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Dressed in a white blouse and trousers, she wore a sleeveless teal coat that was open at the front. Her pale blond hair was up in a series of braids, and attached to her coat were pins indicating the formal awards and honours that had been bestowed upon her over the years y the Federation and other governments.
Behind the trio, Dashiel Jones stood with confidence in a fine dark blue suit, his hands clasped before him as he looked on.
She smiled warmly at the Vren and took a step forward, offering him a gracious bow of her head. “Ku rok, Ambassador Kek. It is good to finally meet in person. Welcome to Oed. I’d like to formally introduce you to Governor Kenzo B’tren Hyrushi and Lieutenant Governor Eela Dasca.” It was notable that she had spoken the greeting words, if not exactly as a Vren would say them, exceedingly close to their pronunciation.
~Ambassador Mathis
Hyrushi stepped forward and gave Kek a formal bow. “Ambassador Kek. I share Ambassador Mathis’s joy to finally meet you without a screen between us. Welcome to Oed V. We are very excited to have you here… although we wish it was not under such dire circumstances.”
Hyrushi, Governor
She watched the arrival and exchanges with curiosity and awareness, her posture erect, her head held high. No matter what else had gone on this last week, the Eela Dasca that was here was sure of her role today. She cut a typically elegant figure in a rich purple sheath dress with a half collar and batwing cape that covered just her shoulders and upper arms.
Eela stepped forward, pressed her hands to her chest, and bowed her head. “Ambassador, I hope our peoples can find common ground upon which we can build a new relationship and thus we can find a way together to help your world.”
~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov.
Karina was dressed impeccably in a pale pink browser and heather grey trousers. She watched the procession with complete attention. She was paying particular attention to how the Vren greeted them and their reactions to their own. That way she could make any needed adjustments to the performance later. She found the Vren, on just a visual observation to be unique and colorful.
Enger, DoE
Jonathan stood in his impeccable dress uniform, complete with his awards on his chest and he watched this historic moment, knowing how deeply important it was, not only for the Vren themselves, but for Oed and the Federation as a whole. Her blue eyes shone with pride for the team of senior officers assembled with him.
Captain McBride, Starfleet CO
Sharah stood to one side and slightly behind McBride in her dress uniform along with the her Star Cross pinned in place. It was a heavy reminder. She smiled slightly as the Ambassador appeared. Her eyes scanned the suit he was wearing, knowing it was vital for their health while they were on Oed. She felt a surge of anticipation at getting to be part of another first contact. Sharah didn’t probe but she did listen to the noise and emotions around her, trying to get a feel for their presence without being invasive.
Fayth, SFCMO
Tabris stood in his dress uniform, the crisp lines and sharp angles a stark contrast to his usually casual attire. His awards were neatly pinned on his chest, each a testament to his years of service in Starfleet. As he stood beside the other senior officers, his dark eyes were alight with anticipation and curiosity. It was not every day one got to witness a historic moment like this; the arrival of the Vren Ambassador marked a new chapter in the story of Oed V and the Federation.
His gaze was focused on the Ambassador as he made his appearance. As an engineer, Tabris was particularly interested in the technological aspects of the encounter. He made a mental note to find an opportunity to learn more about the Vren’s advanced suit tech in the future.
While he was usually more hands-on with the mechanics of a situation, today he stood back, understanding his role in this diplomatic encounter. His mind, however, was active, anticipating the outcomes of this historic interaction.
–Tabris–
The Vren Ambassador’s head never moved, but the eyes flicked from speaker to speaker. Finally, he bowed deeply and then stood tall and let forth a series of chirps, whistles, and screeches. He then bowed again and said “On behalf of the Vrens, we thanks the Federations people for allowing us to comes. We too hope this will be a first steps to reconciliation and mutual benefits.”
Griget Kek, Vren Ambassador
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