MSNPC Rana - Puzzling
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Sarah P
Apr 6, 2026, 11:07:35 PMApr 6
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((Jorogumo, Bridge)).
Rana: =/\= You have experience with these species, then? =/\=
Semara: =/\= :: A little nod. :: Unfortunately. We call the crystalline species Tholians, and the silicoid species the Sheliak. The only thing they abhor more than each other is carbon-based life. Together, they're called the Lattice Alliance, and they've made war on us for almost two years now. =/\=
Vidya: ::to Rana:: Their words speak of no lie I can hear. It is a reasonable request they would investigate those that are their enemy.
Rana: ::to Vidya:: Indeed. Now we must determine if they are to be our enemies.
Rana turned back to the transmission, where the aliens were watching her just as she imagined she was watching them.
Rana: =/\= Lattice Alliance? Hm... =/\=
It seemed likely that, given their weakness, those particular aliens might want to ally with each other. Not that they had been any trouble for the Velithari, but if the fighting had gone on for two years between them and these Khitomers? It didn't exactly strike Rana that they were competent.
A. Dewitt: Response
Semara: =/\= They ain't without guile or danger. Perhaps we can share what we know instead a' simply leavin'? =/\=
Vidya: ::to Rana:: It is your decision Captain, but the sharing of knowledge could perhaps give us more information on these Khitomer aliens. However, I believe they would have more to gain from us if we gave out all the information we had gained on these Tholians and She-lie-ak. Recommendation? Proceed with caution and give them pebbles. Let them be forthcoming to us with their information.
Sharing would use resources that could be spent elsewhere, but if it in turn yielded benefits down the line? Rana was willing to take the chance. Pebbles, indeed. The outsiders could be useful, if only as hosts.
Rana: =/\= Allow me to discuss with my crew. =/\=
A. Dewitt: Response
Vidya: The sensor scans are complete Captain. Shall I give the final results?
Rana: Indeed. All information is helpful.
Vidya: ::nodding:: Their weapons deemed of no significant importance. They would appear less than that of the Sen-sha. They have shields, but we have encountered those with similar shields on other vessels that were equally deemed strong, but were able to penetrate. They have warp capability as evidenced by their attempts to flee, but it is not strong enough to escape the nebula. ::beat:: There is one other matter of importance I have detected upon their hull…
Rana was curious, but it seemed that whatever discussion the aliens were having was coming to an end. Besides, if the information Vidya was giving her was accurate, and she was sure it was, the Khitomer did not pose a meaningful threat to them.
Rana: One moment, Vidya ::clicking her teeth together:: Perhaps we will be able to discuss with them.
A. Dewitt: Response
Semara: :: Half to Ayemet :: =/\= If it pleases, we could join y'all within a quarter hour? I 'spect we've a lot to learn from each other. =/\=
It did not seem an entirely unreasonable request.
Vidya: ::to Rana:: If they wish to join in person, my recommendation is for them to join us here. Not on their vessel. We would control the joining here.
Rana: Do they show any signs of contamination, Vidya? Can you give me any reasons why they should not be allowed on board our ship? Share your thoughts.
A. Dewitt/Semara: Response
Vidya: ::Bowing:: Of course my Captain. Recommendations on their numbers for the joining? That is for you to decide. Recommend no more than deemed appropriate as you see fit my Captain. According to our scans, I should note they have several Kling-ons among the humans. We have recently encountered them. However, I recommend a variety of their species accompany the joining. so that we may examine them at our leisure and learn more of the differences of aliens they have onboard. ::beat:: Out of curiosity for medical reasons of course.
Rana: Of course. ::turning to address A.Dewitt, Semara:: =/\= We would like to learn more about your species. To...share. We are aware that you are not all one. Please send...at most five representatives. Naturally we prefer an all-female delegation, but if you must bring the bonded one along, we...understand. =/\=
Rana: =/\= You have experience with these species, then? =/\=
Semara: =/\= :: A little nod. :: Unfortunately. We call the crystalline species Tholians, and the silicoid species the Sheliak. The only thing they abhor more than each other is carbon-based life. Together, they're called the Lattice Alliance, and they've made war on us for almost two years now. =/\=
Vidya: ::to Rana:: Their words speak of no lie I can hear. It is a reasonable request they would investigate those that are their enemy.
Rana: ::to Vidya:: Indeed. Now we must determine if they are to be our enemies.
Rana turned back to the transmission, where the aliens were watching her just as she imagined she was watching them.
Rana: =/\= Lattice Alliance? Hm... =/\=
It seemed likely that, given their weakness, those particular aliens might want to ally with each other. Not that they had been any trouble for the Velithari, but if the fighting had gone on for two years between them and these Khitomers? It didn't exactly strike Rana that they were competent.
A. Dewitt: Response
Semara: =/\= They ain't without guile or danger. Perhaps we can share what we know instead a' simply leavin'? =/\=
Vidya: ::to Rana:: It is your decision Captain, but the sharing of knowledge could perhaps give us more information on these Khitomer aliens. However, I believe they would have more to gain from us if we gave out all the information we had gained on these Tholians and She-lie-ak. Recommendation? Proceed with caution and give them pebbles. Let them be forthcoming to us with their information.
Sharing would use resources that could be spent elsewhere, but if it in turn yielded benefits down the line? Rana was willing to take the chance. Pebbles, indeed. The outsiders could be useful, if only as hosts.
Rana: =/\= Allow me to discuss with my crew. =/\=
A. Dewitt: Response
Vidya: The sensor scans are complete Captain. Shall I give the final results?
Rana: Indeed. All information is helpful.
Vidya: ::nodding:: Their weapons deemed of no significant importance. They would appear less than that of the Sen-sha. They have shields, but we have encountered those with similar shields on other vessels that were equally deemed strong, but were able to penetrate. They have warp capability as evidenced by their attempts to flee, but it is not strong enough to escape the nebula. ::beat:: There is one other matter of importance I have detected upon their hull…
Rana was curious, but it seemed that whatever discussion the aliens were having was coming to an end. Besides, if the information Vidya was giving her was accurate, and she was sure it was, the Khitomer did not pose a meaningful threat to them.
Rana: One moment, Vidya ::clicking her teeth together:: Perhaps we will be able to discuss with them.
A. Dewitt: Response
Semara: :: Half to Ayemet :: =/\= If it pleases, we could join y'all within a quarter hour? I 'spect we've a lot to learn from each other. =/\=
It did not seem an entirely unreasonable request.
Vidya: ::to Rana:: If they wish to join in person, my recommendation is for them to join us here. Not on their vessel. We would control the joining here.
Rana: Do they show any signs of contamination, Vidya? Can you give me any reasons why they should not be allowed on board our ship? Share your thoughts.
A. Dewitt/Semara: Response
Vidya: ::Bowing:: Of course my Captain. Recommendations on their numbers for the joining? That is for you to decide. Recommend no more than deemed appropriate as you see fit my Captain. According to our scans, I should note they have several Kling-ons among the humans. We have recently encountered them. However, I recommend a variety of their species accompany the joining. so that we may examine them at our leisure and learn more of the differences of aliens they have onboard. ::beat:: Out of curiosity for medical reasons of course.
Rana: Of course. ::turning to address A.Dewitt, Semara:: =/\= We would like to learn more about your species. To...share. We are aware that you are not all one. Please send...at most five representatives. Naturally we prefer an all-female delegation, but if you must bring the bonded one along, we...understand. =/\=
She did not understand. Why bond to a male? What purpose did it give? The male did not even seem particularly special or unique, based on what Rana could see.
A. Dewitt/Semara: Response
Vidya: Yes of course. Ensuring they are medically of health to join us without a virus, would be protocol as the normal form of contact. It would, as always give us more information on their species. Shall I see to their medical exams myself before they present themselves to you?
Rana nodded. That was a perfect idea--one that gave them more information. She could assemble the puzzle the best way she could only when she had all the pieces.
Rana: =/\= My technological lead is standing by to ensure that there is no cross-contamination between the ships, including medical exams for your representatives. One quarter hour. Prepare yourselves, as we prepare ourselves. We will expect your signal. Goodbye, Khitomer. =/\=
A. Dewitt/Semara: Response
When she was satisfied, she turned to Vidya and motioned that they should both head to their medical bay to prepare.
Vidya: ::She bowed before Rana:: Yes my Captain. ::beat:: And of the Terran that was detected upon their hull in a vacuum suit?
A. Dewitt/Semara: Response
Vidya: Yes of course. Ensuring they are medically of health to join us without a virus, would be protocol as the normal form of contact. It would, as always give us more information on their species. Shall I see to their medical exams myself before they present themselves to you?
Rana nodded. That was a perfect idea--one that gave them more information. She could assemble the puzzle the best way she could only when she had all the pieces.
Rana: =/\= My technological lead is standing by to ensure that there is no cross-contamination between the ships, including medical exams for your representatives. One quarter hour. Prepare yourselves, as we prepare ourselves. We will expect your signal. Goodbye, Khitomer. =/\=
A. Dewitt/Semara: Response
When she was satisfied, she turned to Vidya and motioned that they should both head to their medical bay to prepare.
Vidya: ::She bowed before Rana:: Yes my Captain. ::beat:: And of the Terran that was detected upon their hull in a vacuum suit?
Rana was momentarily confused. Had this been mentioned before?
Rana: The Terran?
Her eyes went to the sensors a moment before a proximity alarm went off, a minor beeping sound. Of course. This was what Vidya had been meaning to tell her about the hull--unless there was yet another problem? She hoped not.
Rana: Have the crew fetch it with the grabber. It could harm itself, or worse, it could be an intentional infiltration. Let us find out. Rili, you have the helm.
Vidya: Response
If their newest acquaintances already wanted to go against what they had discussed, Rana would be surprised. Perhaps an unlucky maintenance worker had gotten stuck in the chaos. But Rana was always looking out for the potential backstab. Other species were not nearly as trustworthy as some of them wanted to seem.
((Brief timeskip, Jorogumo's Technological Bay))
The web-like apparatus that had captured the Terran was strong enough to lift vehicles, despite its spider-web like appearance. It also fit perfectly into the nebula disguise. If Rana felt pity for the outsiders, she might do it now. She had to imagine a pink tendril snatching you from your ship was terrifying.
Rana: Do our scanners have more information, now that we have brought this Terran on board?
Vidya: Response
Rana: Very well. Let us ask this male what he was doing.
Vidya: Response
Rana led the approach towards the Terran, clicking her teeth and claws as she went along. It was somewhere between a threatening display and absentminded habit.
Rana: Speak, male. What were you doing outside your ship?
Matthews/Vidya: Response
Rana: The Terran?
Her eyes went to the sensors a moment before a proximity alarm went off, a minor beeping sound. Of course. This was what Vidya had been meaning to tell her about the hull--unless there was yet another problem? She hoped not.
Rana: Have the crew fetch it with the grabber. It could harm itself, or worse, it could be an intentional infiltration. Let us find out. Rili, you have the helm.
Vidya: Response
If their newest acquaintances already wanted to go against what they had discussed, Rana would be surprised. Perhaps an unlucky maintenance worker had gotten stuck in the chaos. But Rana was always looking out for the potential backstab. Other species were not nearly as trustworthy as some of them wanted to seem.
((Brief timeskip, Jorogumo's Technological Bay))
The web-like apparatus that had captured the Terran was strong enough to lift vehicles, despite its spider-web like appearance. It also fit perfectly into the nebula disguise. If Rana felt pity for the outsiders, she might do it now. She had to imagine a pink tendril snatching you from your ship was terrifying.
Rana: Do our scanners have more information, now that we have brought this Terran on board?
Vidya: Response
Rana: Very well. Let us ask this male what he was doing.
Vidya: Response
Rana led the approach towards the Terran, clicking her teeth and claws as she went along. It was somewhere between a threatening display and absentminded habit.
Rana: Speak, male. What were you doing outside your ship?
Matthews/Vidya: Response
Rana: Tell us whose orders you follow.
She wanted to make sure that if they were going to accuse the other ship's captain of treachery, they would have a valid reason. Already this ship's males had shown themselves to be poorly behaved.
Matthews/Vidya: Response
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TAG/TBC
MSNPC Captain Rana
of the Jorogumo
as simmed by
Ensign Thomas Melville-Kilpatrick
Medical Officer
USS Khitomer – NCC62400
K240210TM2
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