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Episode 0021 - The Shuttle: Captain, Jarry, Kirin, Leila, Qualla, Scotty, Wendy, ~ 07 ``Wendy: I need to cost out fuel; how many crew there are; remuneration; and breaks for their rest periods. What other commitments do they have? How much down-time is there for saucer maintenance, and servicing schedules. ``Qualla: This will take us some time to collect. ``Wendy: Take all the time that you need, Qualla! ``Leila: Are you also saying that we need additional permission for a trip around space dock, and to meet the crew? ``Qualla: Zaa. I will seek permission, but it is not normally given. ``Wendy: I want to see the fuel plants, and how it is pumped into the saucer. ``Qualla: That is very highly restricted and off limits to everyone. I do not have the influence to ask, for such permission. ``Wendy: Yes you do! As I am going to inspect your plant on health and safety issues, and Dad is coming too, who was a fireman. ``Qualla: I will pass it on, but I think you are expecting too much! ``Leila: It is okay Qualla, we will make sure that you do not get into trouble. ``Qualla: Zaffre. Will tomorrow be okay? ``Leila: Sure, no problems. ``Qualla: I must go now, I have too much to do. Zimo. {Wendy’s Trullo – Next Day ~ 4} ``Qualla: We go and meet the crew now! ``Leila: What! Just like that, no warning or anything, just turn up and go? ``Qualla: Have I said something wrong? ``Wendy: Dad will be here in half time. ``Leila: relax Qualla, it is getting too all of us! Time for a cuppa. ``Qualla: You do like drinking! --- ``Scotty: Zibo. {Space Dock + Guests ~ 6} ``Qualla: We have to change into special clothing, so Scotty, please go with Kirin. ``Kirin: Zenden. ``Scotty: Zaa. --- ``Captain: Zenden. This is Jarry our steward and trainee navigator. ``Jarry: Zenden. ``Captain: Kirin, whom some of you apparently already know, is my number one. The upper deck is not large, but sufficient for the 3 Beings. The crew which includes our Steward Jarry, is a relief Officer. ``Jarry: I have been complaining that our navigation computer system needs upgrading, as it was not designed for Earth, and we have to rely on many patches, giving us limited information, especially about your asteroid belts. ``Vanna: Noted. ``Captain: The power energy field reactor is fusion based. ``Scotty: It is an in-credible sight, and nothing like I have seen in the past! Do you have training on this? ``Captain: Not usually as it is ‘self-contained’. I have been asked by our Elders, for me to grant you special permission, so you can be taken around the fuel plant! What I need to explain to you all is, it is Qaa and qaa again! It is not allowed under any circumstances. However, I will make an allowance in this case, as your Dad, Scotty was a fireman, but it is not to be leaked out! --- The fuel is hydrogen and methane based, which is blended into creating the properties of propellant. We need refilling after every Earth trip. There is a direct line to the refinery plant 10 Km away, via this conduit here, which goes deeply underground at 6 metres. There are strict safety procedures in place and refuelling is off limits to everyone. Neither the crew nor I, are allowed to be in the saucer until we have the all-clear. It takes about 1-time, to refill the saucer; and all power is switched off as it is pumped in under external pressure. Therefore everything is remotely monitored. --- ``Scotty: I thank you for answering our questions, and I humbly thank you and the crew, for this privilege received. ``Qualla: I too personally thank you Captain, and we need to communicate more. ``Captain: I agree, but you try and get the others to do that. ``Qualla: I will drop the trio, back to their Trulli. Zarfs and zimo. {Wendy’s Trullo ~ 3} ``Wendy: Are you staying for a snack? ``Scotty: Zaa. ``Wendy: Scotty! Can you please get a message off to Elder 4, the treasurer, that we need a special budget, so that the Saucer Navigation Computer System can be upgraded? ``Scotty: Absolutely. I will do it as soon as I get back. ``Leila: And arrange for a meeting with him, so we can all be there. ``Scotty: Agreed. < Zibo = morning -- ‘Sex’ Qef = 6th day of week> < Previous Page 20 Ursa [22 = 022 <022> 00 = 000] 00.3.6 Next Page 22> |
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