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ZE/D02 - Science Labs - Paul - 05-08-2025
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RE: ZE/D02 - Science Labs - GM-06 - 11-26-2025
==Time: 1130 hours==
Accompanied by a cross-looking Security detail, C’Had was now arguing with one of them as the trio approached the Science Laboratories. “I know you’re my chaperones, but I told you, I don’t need one!”
“We are under orders.” The one, a female human, protested.
“Can I give you …alternative order?” The Trill asked, smiling.
“No.” The woman replied, narrowing her eyebrows at him. After a beat where the Trill looked positively skeptical, she added, “Plus, I’m only attracted to females. You may be pretty, but you’re definitely not my type.”
As a response, C’Had simply stuck his tongue out at her, like a child would. “Nehh.” He replied, striding back towards the doors. They opened to show officers working, not paying him any mind. “Lunchtime!” He called out, feeling the ring of his voice against his ears. Then, to at least the Security Officers’ horror, he began singing and dancing.
“Poetry in motion / She turned her eyes to me
As deep as any ocean / As sweet as any harmony
Mmm, she blinded me with science / She blinded me with science!”
And he sashayed over to the closest working officer. “Science rules, am I right?”
==Tag to the Science team!
Keir, please feel free to take over the security officers if you like==
RE: ZE/D02 - Science Labs - Amila Ra'an - 12-09-2025
Lieutenant Ra'an could hear what had to be Mediator Kestir from inside her office. As she looked up from her desk to see what was going on she heard him begin singing a song and start to dance toward Midshipman Cortez who she had put to work cataloguing inventory from the old crew. She didn't know Cortez well enough to know how he'd react and he hadn't been fully briefed on the mission, or the importance of keeping Kestir happy yet.
In an effort to protect her science officers from discomfort and to keep anyone from potentially offending the Mediator Ra'an popped up from her seat so quickly she banged her left knee on her desk pretty hard. She swore in Orion under her breath, but shook off the pain quickly as she rushed out to the main lab.
"Mediator - C'had, I mean. Great to see you," Amila called out, giving him a smile. "Sorry, I just hit my knee a little. but it's fine. Are you ready to go holodecking, or did you just stop by for a visit? I see you've met Ensign Groble, and this is Midshipman Cortez." Amila cleared her throat once and looked at her officers expectantly.
==Tag Cortez and GM 06==
RE: ZE/D02 - Science Labs - Sebastian Cortez - 12-10-2025
Sebastian was busy cataloguing inventory from the old crew. He understood the importance of ensuring crew members received personal research materials and any personal items they may have left behind. Sebastian was deep into his assigned task when he heard some singing. He looked up and saw a young Trill male he had never seen before.
What in the world is going on?
Sebastian was about to assist the Trill as he was clearly lost when Commander Amila arrived and addressed the Trill, "Mediator - C'had, I mean. Great to see you," Amila called out, giving him a smile. "Sorry, I just hit my knee a little. but it's fine. Are you ready to go holodecking, or did you just stop by for a visit? I see you've met Ensign Groble, and this is Midshipman Cortez." Amila cleared her throat once and looked at her officers expectantly.
Sebastian was confused as he hadn’t really received a proper briefing; he was put straight to work and assumed that once everything had a chance to settle down.
Sebastian was a Star Fleet Officer, and in true Star Fleet fashion, Sebastian gave the Mediator a polite nod of the head and said, “Greetings, Mediator, pleasure to meet you.”
Sebastian wasn't overly comfortable with political affairs, but knew it was part of being a good Officer that he had to learn this valuable skill.
== Tag All. ==
RE: ZE/D02 - Science Labs - Amila Ra'an - 02-26-2026
While Amila walked the data module to the science labs, she knew immediately who she wanted on the project with her. She hadn't been sure what to think of the Bajoran lieutenant at first - he'd been friendly and approachable as soon as he'd come aboard, but gods could he push the Captain's buttons on their last assignment, and not in a good way. Still, at the close of their first high pressure mission, working side-by-side, she had to acknowledge one thing about Jukish Keti: he wasn't afraid to be contrary. And as annoying as that was to her at first, she quickly realized what an asset it actually was in their field. To be a good scientist you need someone who challenges you, someone who thinks differently than you do. It's the way real progress is made.
And in a crisis, it's how you come up with the quickest solutions.
She was already reaching out over comms before she'd even arrived to the Lab.
[Lieutenant Ra'an to Lieutenant Jukish. Can you meet me in the Science Lab as soon as possible. I could use your help on something.]
==Tag Keti==
RE: ZE/D02 - Science Labs - Jukish Keti - 02-27-2026
It had been a while since he had been in the Labs his wedding was what he was working on, it was going to be great. It was shameful that it took him this long, but it was better late than never. A few minutes after the call Keti came through the door, he wasn't sure about what was going on.
"Lieutenant." He said with a friendly smile. "A pleasure." He was looking forward to working with her on something, roomer had it they beamed something big to the ship. Right now he also appreciated the break from all wedding business, a bit of a Science quest would be nice.
"What are we working on?" He was looking forward to what was coming next
==Tag==
RE: ZE/D02 - Science Labs - Morad Ameen - 02-28-2026
== GM - Broken Arrow ==
As Lt Ra'an sets the heavy, frost-covered module onto the primary diagnostic table, the bright, sterile lighting of the Science Lab reveals its true nature. What initially looked like a utilitarian black box in the darkness of the alien cargo bay is actually a solid block of incredibly dense, dark crystalline memory.
When Ra'an and Jukish begin their initial scans, they immediately encounter a significant hurdle: there are no interface ports. There are no exposed wires, no optical relays, and no physical connection points of any kind. The module is entirely sealed and completely self-contained, presenting a smooth, impenetrable surface.
However, the lab's deep-space sensory arrays pick up something a standard hand tricorder might have missed. The crystal is emitting a very faint, repeating subspace frequency. It is a continuous carrier wave, highly structured and mathematically precise, pulsing like a quiet, rhythmic heartbeat in the room.
The scientific objective is now clear. To extract the ship's logs and build a translation matrix, they cannot simply plug the module into the Zephyr's systems; they have to tune into it. They must find a way to calibrate the main computer to match that specific subspace frequency, synchronize with the alien carrier wave, and decode the mathematical patterns hidden within in order to build a bridge between this ancient, unknown species and the Universal Translator.
RE: ZE/D02 - Science Labs - Amila Ra'an - 03-02-2026
"What are we working on?" Keti asked as Amila placed the data module onto the primary diagnostic table.
Her chest was cold from using her body to help her carry the heavy, frost covered piece of equipment to the lab. She massaged her hands together to get the blood flowing again and then shook out her arms quickly and directed Keti to the nearby science terminal where she pulled up what they knew so far about the ship.
"We pulled this from a ship just before it exploded. It's a data module - the black box. I hope, anyway," Ra'an explained. "This and twelve people in stasis from a society that we are pretty sure is extinct. They are from a planet called Icarus III, and the best we can tell is that their people were wiped out - nearly a millennia ago."
She watched Keti for his response when she mentioned how long the people had likely been extinct. There were many implications and Keti was just now hearing about their discovery.
"Shall we figure out how to tap into this thing?" Amila asked eagerly. She fired up the diagnostics array on the table and it immediately picked up a faint subspace reading.
"Well, well... What are you trying to say?" She muttered as she dialed in the diagnostics to hone in the frequency.
"Do you see any way to get into the module?" Amila asked Keti as she walked around the table slowly.
==Tag Keti==
RE: ZE/D02 - Science Labs - Jukish Keti - 03-03-2026
"We pulled this from a ship just before it exploded. It's a data module - the black box. I hope, anyway," Ra'an explained. "This and twelve people in stasis from a society that we are pretty sure is extinct. They are from a planet called Icarus III, and the best we can tell is that their people were wiped out - nearly a millennia ago." This started to spark a memory of some of his studies, if he wanted people to understand his culture and history he was going to do the same.
She watched Keti for his response when she mentioned how long the people had likely been extinct. There were many implications and Keti was just now hearing about their discovery.
"Shall we figure out how to tap into this thing?" Amila asked eagerly. She fired up the diagnostics array on the table and it immediately picked up a faint subspace reading.
"Well, well... What are you trying to say?" Keti was listening to her mutter these words while thinking he has heard of the name Icarus before, it was in Greek Mythology.
"Do you see any way to get into the module?" Amila asked Keti as she walked around the table slowly. Keti was lost in thought for a minute, there had to be something useful.
"Most folk lore ,myth and even legends start somewhere. It isn't my most scientific of theories, but here it is. Icarus was the son of a Master Crafter Deadalus, who constructed the Labyrinth in Crete." Keti wanted to go into more detail but now wasn't the time.
Taking a tricorder scanning the device of any markings on the device, he was looking for anything that might resemble a language. "Sometimes the best way in is learning how to talk to it, my hunch is it could be a dialect of Athenian." It was a long shot at best, but it was still better than what they had.
==Tag and GM input==
RE: ZE/D02 - Science Labs - Morad Ameen - 03-09-2026
== GM-Broken Arrow ==
When Lt Keti ran his tricorder over the smooth, dark crystalline surface of the module, the initial scans registered nothing but the incredibly dense atomic lattice of the material itself. However, as he enhanced the optical resolution to a microscopic level, a fascinating detail emerged. What initially appeared to be random, microscopic abrasions or frost damage on the casing were actually intricate, precision-etched geometric fractals.
While these markings bear absolutely no linguistic relation to ancient Athenian or any known Earth dialect—the dating of the crystal matrix confirms this technology predates human civilization by thousands of years—Keti's core instinct was completely correct. The best way into the module is indeed learning how to "talk" to it. The fractal patterns were not an alphabet; they were a mathematical cipher.
Simultaneously, as Lt Ra'an honed in on the faint subspace reading, the diagnostics array confirmed that the carrier wave's rhythmic pulsing was not random. The frequency modulations perfectly matched the geometric fractal patterns etched on the outside of the casing. The module possessed no physical ports or wiring because it was never designed to be plugged in. It appeared to operate via resonant frequency induction. It was essentially broadcasting a continuous mathematical question, waiting for the precise subspace "response" to unlock its memory core.
RE: ZE/D02 - Science Labs - Jukish Keti - 03-10-2026
While looking at the device there was a fantom pain that came down his scar, something that happens when he had a growing bad feeling. He didn't like where this could go, there was something about this device that he didn't like. The device if his feelings were correct were the key to everything.
"Lieutenant I believe I have figured out how to open this device, as my superior I will follow your order to do so." Taking a step back from the device. "This is one time I would ask that we leave pandoras box closed, as the Earthlings would say nothing good can come from this."
"If my feelings are correct this was designed to open in the correct set of circumstances, if it is opened here." This was purely on gut feeling with nothing to stand on, he knew that the order would be given and he would follow it. "Lieutenant if my theories are correct, whoever is responsible for this will be drawn here to collect it." It would be hard to keep them out, if they had a chance at all.
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RE: ZE/D02 - Science Labs - Amila Ra'an - 03-16-2026
Amila's readings quickly showed patterns. Too many patterns to be random. While the Universe itself - nature was made up of patterns, this looked more like a language. One quickly translated into the universal language - a mathematical equation. A complex one.
"Nice work," Ra'an nodded. "It definitely seems as though they didn't want it locked forever."
Ra'an stepped closer and ran her fingertips along the fractal patterns etched along the casing of box. "Or maybe it's the key to waking the people up - or would have been had we left them connected to this thing," she opined. "It's been millenia. There's no sign that anyone else exists to come back for it."
"Still, if you are right, this isn't a call for us to make. We should take it to the Captain, before trying to unlock anything." Amila suggested.
"I'm reading a math equation, in the frequency." she said as she furrowed her brow stepping back. "An equation, but no answer. What do you got?" She asked.
==Tag Keti==
RE: ZE/D02 - Science Labs - Jukish Keti - 03-16-2026
Jukish looked at the device again and had a small nod. "I believe you are correct, yes there is a mathematical equations to this. If I am correct the one imprinted on the device could indeed keep them in slumber." Keti thought a little more about what to say next, there was something here.
"My theory is simply this, seeing how there isn't an care taker of the pods there has to be an escape clause. While the ship was in open space there wasn't any gravity the harmonics would stay the same, as you know sound does not travel in open space. Including confined spaces that has no way to maintain oxygen, never mind maintaining soundwaves."
He put his hand over the device. "If my assumptions are true for full disclosure, if we were to change the harmonics of this device it would open. Its along the same principal as musical wine glasses, alter the volume of fluids in the container you change the musical notes produced. If we apply the right amount of pressure, the device in theory would open. Now here is the problem, naturally in theory." He still had the bad feeling.
"It would also stand to reason that this is the key to everything they wanted to accomplish, if it is open the very blueprints for a new society could be in here. This would draw anyone responsible for it here, to preserve what is left of their way of life. Starting with the change in harmonics that would activate a potential reanimation process, the pressure would break the seal making it easier for anyone to get out. Naturally there is room for error, when bringing this to the Captain I would strongly suggest caution." Even if he was against opening the device, he wouldn't go against orders to keep it closed.
==Tag==
RE: ZE/D02 - Science Labs - Amila Ra'an - 03-17-2026
"We should definitely figure out how to quarantine any further signals it might give off," Amila agreed.
"I don't think that should be too difficult though," she continued. She became more animated as she saw her idea come to life. "We can build a Faraday age inside this lab."
"She pointed to the other equipment, "Use electromagnetic shielding to wall of everything around us. The cage would be on the inside of the room, under the floors, inside the ceiling, but in front of these computers here. If it does give off a signal, we'd have to keep the signal from reaching any other equipment that isn't quarantined. We'll need to remember to take our comm badges off and have our tricorders taken offline too."
She nodded as she looked around. The Zephyr's labs weren't premium, but they had what they needed to make it happen with engineering's help.
"I think we're good to take this to Commander Ameen." Without realizing it, Amila looked away from Keti when she said Ameen's name, feeling a flush rise to her cheeks. Thankfully, it wasn't too obvious to most peach-skinned humanoids due to her deep green complection.
Amila tapped her commbadge, [Lieutenant Ra'an to Commander Ameen. Jukish and I have some ideas on how to unlock this thing, but there are some precautions we'd like to put in place first. Where can we meet you and Commander Keir?]
==Tags==
RE: ZE/D03 - Sickbay - Sebastian Cortez - 03-19-2026
<< Sickbay.<<
Sebastian was feeling better; his arm still throbbed a little from the burn. He downloaded the alien language into the ship's computer, and he watched as the computer scanned the alien language. It was a fascinating language; it seemed like the language was similar to Sumero-Akkadian Cuneiform but also similar to the Nahuatl script, more commonly known as the Aztec script from Earth.
Did these Aliens have contact with Ancient Earth?
If these aliens did have contact with Ancient Earth, it could have some fascinating implications. If these people did have contact with Ancient Earth, did they have warp capabilities? If they did, why were they in a sleeper ship?
“Computer run a comparison between the Alien language to languages in the Linguistic Database, including all known languages, including languages that use hieroglyphics and or pictograms.” Said Sebastian, his tone confident.
[ Working…..] replied the computer.
“Computer, how long for a complete analysis?” Inquired Sebastian.
[ Full linguistic analysis will take approximately nine hours, depending on the complexity and lack of prior data.]
“Computer access file Cortez 00175, and run the analysis of the alien language.” Added Sebastian.
[ Accessing…..] Added the Computer.
Sebastian was hoping that the computer would be able to shed some light on the alien language. He had really hoped that they could have accessed the alien's computer, but there just wasn’t time.
Sebastian heard Amila say, “ Lieutenant Ra'an to Commander Ameen. Jukish and I have some ideas on how to unlock this thing, but there are some precautions we'd like to put in place first. Where can we meet you and Commander Keir?”
Sebastian then said to Lt. Ra’an, “I’m running a linguistic analysis on the alien language. We should have the results in a few hours. Might I suggest we wait and see if we can decipher the alien language before we tamper with any of their technology?” Said Sebastian.
== Tag. Ra’an. ==
RE: ZE/D02 - Science Labs - Jukish Keti - 03-20-2026
Sebastian came back from Sickbay with some really good ideas that have been explored, there was still some room for interpretation. "Midshipman Cortez those are really good ideas, we have established this is a mathematical cypher. If we could figure this out the device should open, there is no reference to a known language available." This should save a few a few hours.
"The way how we would normally open a cypher starts with a language, or a continuation of the calculation not unlike finding more numbers of Pi. If we had something to start with." Keti snapped his fingers. "There is one thing we didn't take into account, where did this come from. If we knew where this came from, we can figure out what the main language of the area is or was, and then figure out what dialect it could be." It wasn't much to go on, but at least it was a direction.
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