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[original_fine]

[On screen Jim is calm, a man clearly used to making announcements and to taking care of himself. He might be a little lacking in spit and polish, but his background of command is probably evident in his air.]

For those I haven't met, my name is James T. Kirk. I'd like to talk about our situation, and what our plans are. I say "our" because I believe it is imperative that those in a similar situation with similar goals band together to achieve them. I don't know why we're here, or where here is. I do know that we stand a better chance at both survival and getting home if we work together.

To that end, I suggest we form exploratory parties to learn as much as we can. About the ship, the surrounding area, and the domes.

Further, I'm willing to share whatever I have. Unfortunately, that's almost nothing and I have nothing to trade but labor. So I'm offering my services as well. You can find me at the provided housing, for the time being.

I am certain that, together, we can get through this.

Comments

[original_fine]

Dr. Jackson, thank you. Anything in particular you think you'd be good at? What sort of doctor are you?

[hi_there_aliens]

Your welcome. I'm an archaeologist with a specialty in Egyptology, as well as a linguist.

[original_fine]

What do you make of the fact the inhabitants here seem to all speak English?

[hi_there_aliens]

I think it's too early to answer definitively, but there could be a number of possibilities. We could have something that's translating what we say to their language, or at least it's registering to us mentally as such. We may not even actually be speaking their language.

Or it really is an extension of English, but for another planet dimension? entirely, that possibility is somewhat far fetched.

[original_fine]

That would be some powerful technology. But you may be right. Have you picked up anything else?