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Yea, I know its a fluff post but I have yet to reach my fluff post maximum
Yea, I know its a fluff post but I have yet to reach my fluff post maximum
for this month (have I?<G>). ]
for this month (have I?<G>). ]
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: Partnership</h3>
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by
Andrew Catterick 4-16-1997</h4>
SD: 90415.1200<br>
MD: 6.1200
Scene: Observation Lounge
"Commander Koreth you've probably had the most dialogue with the Husnock
computer. Are you in contact with it now?"
[Actually sir the computer is, in a manner of speaking, the base, in much
the same way the FEYNMAN computer is continually present.]
"So it is likely the computer has been monitoring this entire
conversation." Allard surmised, always watchful for any form of security
breach, no matter how small.
[I would be surprised if it wasn't.] Koreth replied.
"Is that true computer?" Zane asked.
[Yes captain, I have been monitoring your meeting. But I am capable of
'ignoring' the conversation if I am so requested. Shall I?]
"No. As I'm sure you are aware this is of great concern to you and we
welcome your input and views."
[Thank you captain.] A spark of light appeared two feet over the
conference table and split into several streams each flowing into one of the
empty chairs. The Husnock computer had transported the remaining senior
staff back to the FEYNMAN and now a new individual had joined them.
"I hope you don't mind captain but I felt a holographic projection of
myself might be more comfortable for all concerned"
"Not at all. Welcome to the FEYNMAN."
"Excuse me for asking." Meleah began as she turned to face the hologram.
"Are you sentient?"
The computer smiled. "That is a question I have often asked myself. I was
not designed to be but I was designed to learn and grow. I have surmised
that I may one day attain sentience and indeed may have already done so.
But it is a hard thing to establish. Various cultures have many
definitions. In some I would be considered so in others I would merely be a
machine with a sophisticated mimicry subroutine. Are you sentient
lieutenant?"
"I am."
"Based on what?"
"Among other things, legal rulings."
"I see. Fascinating." The hologram turned back to face Zane. "My
apologies captain. It has been sometime before I have had any sort of
interaction. I find it intoxicating."
"I understand." Zane smiled his curiosity about just what it was that was
sitting there was slowly getting the better of him. "Now that you have been
'awakened' and the mystery of the Husnock has been explained what do you
plan to do?"
"I have two main functions serving my creators and exploration. In regards
to the latter I have been programmed with certain drives that make
exploration almost a necessity."
"And yet you have spent the last fifty years nearly deactivated, not even
continuing the exploration of the planet below." Maril voiced.
"That is true. However the disappearance of the masters was unprecedented
and inexplicable. I decided not to proceed until evidence presented itself.
There was a danger that further action would limit the chances of their
return."
"Or through inaction." Allard added.
The hologram nodded in acknowledgment.
"We are explorer's ourselves and perhaps we could form a partnership of
sorts."
"From what I understand from monitoring your personnel on the base it would
seem that you are in need of more of just a simple partnership or have I
misread the situation?"
"No, our base, Starbase EPSILON, is in orbit of the planet Cait.
Political winds on the planet have made our stay on the base for much longer
unlikely."
"And you have been sent out to find a rumoured Husnock base to establish as
a new base for your fleet."
Zane nodded. "We are one of several units in search of a suitable new
home. Yes, we were sent," He waved vaguely at the assembled group,
"specifically to find this base and obviously it would have been simpler if
it was not inhabited by a sentient or near sentient being. So if we are to
utilize the base it will of course be with your permission. However, even
with your acceptance of the idea it is still only a possibility. Final
approval rests with the admiralty. It is entirely likely a more advantagous
location may be found. The inside of the sack, so close to the Xanthandi
fleet, is not the best of places."
"Your offer is certainly intriguing. I would welcome the chance to
interact with others again. It would give me a purpose. But while it is my
impression is that your Federation is a worthy organization I would need to
know more before I could give my final decision." The hologram reached out
and placed a hand on one of the computer consoles. "May I?"
"Of course."
Instantly all the computer terminals in the Observation Lounge came to
life, information flickering across the screens at an unbelievable speed.
[Bridge to Captain Zane!]
"Zane here, go ahead."
[Captain our computer banks have been comprised. Something is scanning
us. I've raised shields but it hasn't helped. We're unable to locate
the source.]
"Its alright ensign, everything is under control."
[Aye sir.] The young bridge officer didn't sound convinced.
By now the hologram had completed its scan. "I would welcome your
presence."
"That simple."
"Yes captain. It is evident from your records that we have similar goals.
It is logical that we pursue these goals together."
"Excellent! Its now up to the admiral. But even if another location is
chosen as SILVER's new base I'm sure a partnership can still be formed."
"I would look forward to it."
<nowiki>___________________________________________________________</nowiki><br>
MD: 7.0300<br>
Scene: Ready-Room<br>
"Captain's Log, supplemental.
With another mission complete FEYNMAN is on course to the edge of the 'sack'
and home. The missions, both official and unofficial, have been a complete
success. Two suitable locations have been found for a possible base for
SILVER. The planet, which I have heard some of the science staff calling
Atlantis in reference to its underwater city, has the room and the
facilities but with only a cursory exploration it is hard to tell just how
suitable it might be. Obviously before any decision could be made a more
thorough exploration would have to be conducted and of course the city's
computer and security grid would have to be deactivated. Either way the
archeologists and exo-anthropologists will be salivating at the
possibilities of getting their hands on it. It will be interesting to see
just where these Vulcanoids came from and where they went.
The Husnock base, on the other hand, offers numerous possibilities. It is
big enough to house all of SILVER with room left over, it is able to move
under its own power, it has a large spacedock, extensive research
facilities, a formidable defensive capability and of course a sophisticated
computer. It is the computer that I am sure will be the deciding factor,
either positive or negative. While the computer would be of tremendous
help on a variety of levels I do have the uncomfortable feeling that it
feels somewhat superior to us despite its stated programming desire to
serve. Perhaps a Husnock trait.
As for our unofficial mission the Xanthandi have been shown just what one
Federation destroyer can do. Hopefully the bloody nose will make them think
twice before they engage in any serious hostilities. I hope our three
sister ships have faired as well. If not, I fear there may not be a SILVER
Fleet to return to. Especially if we are evicted.
End log."
<<<NRPG>>>
Wow! 8 posts in three days! Sounds like FEYNMAN is back!
And so ends another one...
I've left room if any of you have anything to finish up. We'll be back at
EPSILON on or about MD: 10.0800.9
Mike Dawe: Well, two possibilities to choose from.
NRPG to follow.<br>
Respectfully,<br>
Andy<br>
<nowiki>---------------------------------------------------------</nowiki><br>
-Captain Zane, Commanding, USS FEYNMAN<br>
-Commander Horatio Sinclair, Fleet Intelligence, BLUE FLEET<br>
-Commodore Robert Steele, Commanding, TASK FORCE ZINDERNEUF<br>
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