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[ When the feed starts, it is obvious that Kirk is feeling better. Color is back in his face and minus the stiff way he moves? He looks like his old self. Almost. There's still the lingering signs that he's fighting off the sickness--or his body is adapting to it. Whatever. ]
Hey, Mandalus. [ A nod. ] For those who don't know me? My name is Captain James T. Kirk. And, if you're new to the city and we haven't had the pleasure of meeting? Welcome to the city and the war. Not that it's really where any of us want to be. We all have something going on back home that we'd like to attend to. If you have any questions that haven't been answered about the city? You're more than welcome to ask.
Also? Take a moment to look at the sky if you haven't. That should put this whole war into context. [ Those who look at the sky will note that it looks like it's cracked and broken open in branch like patterns. ]
Down to business. The fact is? The city isn't under control of the Cult but the Starport is. What little we do know of Mandalus' past is that they operated in space for a time. There is evidence of trading with other planets. What remains of that culture is the Starport, but there has always been something else there too. Something that messes with the scans of even the most advanced ship of the fleet of my universe, the USS Enterprise. Whatever that is? I'm pretty sure that is the reason why they're still at the Starport.
I need a team of people willing to go in with me and stop whatever it is they are up to. It might be the chance we need to disrupt their plans and get a step ahead in this war.
[ He lets out a deep sigh, wondering what the hell else he can add to this. ] Also, for new people? If you start feeling sick? Make sure you visit either Dr. Leonard McCoy or Dr. Julian Bashir. Your bodies aren't adapting to the planet fully if you are showing symptoms of extreme illness. The doctors have figured out a fix for it. Make sure you take them up on the offer.
Stark, I think we also need to finish our conversation about that network idea you had. [ A grin goes out to Tony Stark. ]
Kirk out.
[ Encrypted Private Message to the Enterprise Crew ] Everyone meet me at the place Bones has been staying. I want us all on the same page about information in regards to Mandalus. I can't show you our reports, given the ship is under occupation, but everyone should be brought up to speed.
Unless you guys want to go out for dinner and split the bill. [ Oh, yeah, that grin means Kirk is back to his old self. ]