Linguistic Database: Arbazan

Norvo's personal log, supplemental: I have done the necessary studying up on the Arbazan language required for my position. The language itself, Arba’zanadra, is the most widely spoken langauge on the planet, a 'romantic' language of sorts with its history based in antiquity. For centuries, it has been seen as the language of diplomacy, and major cities have seen it as a right of passage when they switched their primary spoken language over to it.

the arbazan place little relation between cultural heritage and spoken language, though they do retain its use rather than switch to other federation standard languages.

written arba’zanadra – or arba’zanadithÈ, looks like a series of claws or eyelashes. when it is a bright color on a dark background, it is meant to be informational or professional; when it is a dark color on a light background, it is meant to be personal, secretive or emotional. it is said to be based on the seed fluffs of the zanadri flower, though other regions believe it is originally based on eyelashes. 

certain cultures on the planet believe the first written message was a coded poem from a warrior to his distant wife, in a form only they could understand. when he died in battle, she, a teacher, used it to teach writing to all. some are quick to point to this anecdote when they are told arbazans are cold or prudish.

another regional culture believes the first written message was a trade list, and the list served to help the messenger-envoy to remember details of what his home clan had to trade. related cultures believe it may instead have been surrender demands, or a tax/inventory of some type.

spacing between lettering has significance in arbazan writing, when glyphs in a word are closer together it intends emphasis, so glyphs in nouns are often spaced closer together, or this can be used to draw attention to alternate parts of the sentence.

lettering, when possible, curves from top left downward to bottom right. unless a series of numbers is involved, in which case they are, when possible, displayed in a curved rightward display on the far left.

Officer Logs, Ariolo Embassy: 57551

Norvo's personal log, stardate 57551.5. I've received what may be a temporary reassignment to the Federation Embassy on the Ariolo homeworld. Long term temporary, I was ordered to resettle my living quarters from the Xir'Tan to here. I spoke with Captain Yiirel before I departed, and she says that she heard I was specifically asked for based on my research into Ariolo culture I did at the Academy. She didn't go into detail, but said my being able to speak the Ariolo language without use of the Universal Translator was seen as quite valuable.

I am aboard the runabout Emrin with about a dozen other officers being transferred to local Starfleet installations. I am the only one being assigned to the Federation Embassy though. A Tellarite I spoke with was transferred from Utopia Planitia to their shipyards, and was strongly complaining about how inferior they are - he saw it as a punishment of some type. An Arbazan nurse named Pelisiya was being reassigned to a Starfleet outpost on the surface. A Zaranite, and a Zakdorn were both being transferred to the planetary defensive grid outpost. The pilot, which is from the local Starbase, said this is the largest transfer to the planet she's ever seen.

I can't help but fantasize about what adventure this could be. Maybe we all know some Ariolo that's vital to Federation interests? Maybe our homeworlds have some dispute with the Ariolo? Time will tell, I'll be unpacking in my new living arrangement shortly then mission briefing at 1500.

Ships Logs, USS Xir'tan: Stardate 56626

"Captain's log, stardate 56626.5. The repair work to the Benecia Colony weather grid is almost complete. I'm told there are just a few hours of final adjustments and tests today, and we'll be able to depart at 2100. Our next destination is Starbase 44, where we'll return to our cargo run to Cestus colony." - Captain Yiirel, Ready Room, Time Index 12:04:17


"Ensign Pico's log, stardate 56626. I have been serving as Acting Operations officer these past few days while we repair the Benecia Colony weather grid, as Lt. Zot has been on the surface coordinating operations. Ships systems are functioning at peak efficiency, I have been running the usual gambit of diagnostics on ships systems, and all appears well.." - Ensign Pico, Personal Quarters, Time Index 12:18:09

"Ensign Pico's personal log, supplemental. I am growing more bored each day, I feel like I need a change in my life. Perhaps I will request a transfer and try to find a Chief Operations officer position. Or serve aboard a ground station temporarily. Benecia has a nice Starfleet facility, though they also have practically nothing to do. I don't know what kind of change I am ready for in life, but I'm 23 and I did not sign up for the Trill Freight Commision, I enlisted in Starfleet." - Ensign Pico, Personal Quarters, Time Index 12:20:17

Ships Logs, USS Xir'tan: Stardate 56625

"Captain's log, stardate 56625.7. The repairs to Benecia Colony's weather grid are progressing nicely. I'm told they'll be completed by Wednesday night. Though I don't know how I'll break it to the ever hospitable Governor Koroko." - Captain Yiirel, Ready Room, Time Index 16:30:08

"First officers log, stardate 56625. While the Captain has been entertaining Governor Koloko from Benecia Colony, and performing the usual ceremonial niceties of visiting a colony -- my responsibility has been to see if there's anything else we can do for the colony. Aside from sending Lt. X to their University as a guest, as a favor for a friend, the colony does not seem to be in much need." - Commander Kirrjall, via Comm Badge, Time Index 18:19:42

"Chief Engineers Log, supplemental. What are we a Engineering Corps ship? Seems like our last few missions have been repair work heavy. No matter, I've been enjoying myself! The challenges are much better than making sure the ship remains at pristine ship shape as we deliver supplies from one colony to another, etc ad nauseum. But Benecia's weather grid repairs are going fine, I think there was a power surge in the Severe Weather Trace detection grid, which led to a failure in all of the back-up subroutines, which allowed stray signals from normal space to just wreak havoc on what the thing thought it was detecting. We've cleared up the software, and repairs to the hardware are almost complete. I'm reporting we should be done by Wednesday evening." - Lieutenant Commander T'Loris, Tricorder, Time Index 18:25:37



"Chief Medical Officer's Log, Stardate 56625.992. There have been no particularly noteworthy injuries or illnesses since my previous log. Ensign Pico's case of Thelusian flu appears to have cleared up before it could manifest symptoms in any other crew members, but I will continue to monitor to be certain." - Dr. Saran, Sickbay Office, Time Index 11:30:32

"Ensign Pico's personal log, supplemental. Manning Ops has been more interesting this week than Mission Ops, but I am still putting off thinking about whats been bothering me -- should I request a transfer? I signed up to 'explore strange new worlds' and all we ever do is shipping and maintenance. Sure, part of Starfleet is the custodialship of Federation space, but I just want to do something more exciting." - Ensign Pico, Personal Quarters, Time Index 11:56:12

Ships Logs, USS Xir'tan: Stardate 56557

"Captain's log, stardate 56557. The evidence of "Professor Kramer's" artifact manufacturing scheme is safely under lock and key with 24 hour guard in Science Lab 1. As for so called "Professor Kramer", I've been informed that his seat on the Federation Archeology Council has been suspended pending the investigation. As far as I'm concerned, his fate is in the hands of the Vulcan civilian courts now - we're just the vehicle for his delivery. But he is not the only passenger we're carrying, on a much happier note -- we are also delivering 4 incoming Starfleet cadets to Vulcan, who from there will be taken to the Academy on Earth. In my opinion, that silver lining puts a great end to a testing mission." - Captain Yiirel, Personal Quarters, Time Index 08:16:42

"First officers log, supplemental. The Professor Kramer character has been secured in our brig until we can hand him over to Vulcan security. Lt. Krorr is making sure he stays there, and keeping the evidence against him safe. I don't expect too much of a problem, his accomplices aren't dumb enough to attack a Starfleet ship this deep in Federation space, and I'm confident we don't have to worry about anyone of our crew. Commander T'Loris tells me he had a lot of fun upgrading the structural supports on Klendth while he was stalling for time, so alls well that ends well. But now I'm off to welcome our young passengers aboard for their brief journey, to the Academy. I'm thinking a tour of the ship, then dinner in the messhall." - Commander Kirrjall, Conference Room, Time Index 13:07:10

"Ensign Pico's personal log, stardate 56557. We have taken aboard several passengers, and are preparing to leave Klendth for Vulcan - a 9 lightyear journey, should only take a few days. The current shipwide mission briefing states we'll be there for 3 days before heading back to the Mariotian sector. I think I'll try to visit my Aunt Emra, an officer at the Trill Embassy there." - Ensign Pico, Personal Quarters, Time Index 14:35:02

Ships Logs, USS Xir'tan: Stardate 56547

"Captain's Log, stardate 56547. We have delivered Ramer and his archeology team, as well as the artifacts in Cargo Bay 2, to a science outpost on Klendth for study. Ahead of schedule, the Admiral has asked that we make sure all is well on the colony before departing. Call it a hunch, but ever since I met Professor Ramer I have just had the feeling something wasn't right. Here's hoping that hunch is wrong." - Captain Yiirel, Ready Room, Time Index 01:01:13


"First Officer's log, stardate 56547.4. In orbit of the Federation colony on Klendth. While the Captain, Commander T'Loris and Dr. Saran exchange niceties with the political establishment of colony, repairing any infrastructure we can and offering medical supplies and care, she has "unofficially" asked myself and Lt. Krorr to investigate these "archeologists" and the artifacts we just delivered. I trust the Captain's instinct, and instinct is very important to Ithanites... if she thinks somethings up, I bet it is too." - Commander Kirrjall, Personal Quarters, Time Index 09:45:32


"Chief Medical Officer's log, stardate 56547.44. Captain Yiirel has asked that I see to it that all the major clinics and hospitals on the planet are well supplied, that there are no major epidemics or anything of the sort on the planet - in essence, reassure the colonists that the Federation is fully interested in their well being. It is my assessment that their medical facilities are quite capable of seeking supplies on their own, and on average the population appears to be in standard health aside from a higher than average rate of Kamaraazite flu than usual for this time of year, though there is little I can do." - Dr. Saran, Sickbay Office, Time Index 10:33:51


"Chief Medical Officer's personal log, stardate 56547.44. What I did not mention in my official log, was that it is my belief that it is the Captain's intention that I assist in her efforts to "stall for time" as the saying goes. While lying goes against my beliefs as a Vulcan, and I do not see any evidence of the treachery the Captain believes to exist on the part of the Archeologists, I fully intend to follow my Captain's instructions." - Dr. Saran, Sickbay Office, Time Index 10:35:51


"Chief Engineer's log, stardate 56547. The Captain was a smart women to ask me to run a technological analysis of the planet. Scans show several of the buildings are not well equipped for the possibility of a seismic tremor. It could be days, weeks before the modifications my team is coming up with are fully put in place." - Lt. Commander T'Loris, PADD on the surface of Klendth, Time Index 14:20:37


"Ensign Pico's log, stardate 56547.8. With Lieutenants Zot and T'Jen in command of ships operations while the rest of the senior staff are working with the officials on the planet, I have been busy manning the Operations station, keeping track of our away teams check-ins and running diagnostics on ships systems making sure the ship is operating at full efficiency." - Ensign Pico, Personal Quarters, Time Index 20:12:07


"Ensign Pico's personal log, stardate 56547. My diagnostic duties are beginning to bore me. I mean, they've always bored me - but now I truely feel like I'm not contributing much to the efficiency of the ship. Exploration has always been a driving urge, need in my life - since childhood I wanted to see the stars. But I feel like I don't contribute much on this ship. Maybe I should request a transfer to a smaller ship, and hope I have more seniority there? Eh, it's probably just impatience. Within a few years, I'll be a Chief Operations officer I'm sure." - Ensign Pico, Personal Quarters, Time Index 20:15:41

Ships Logs, USS Xir'tan: Stardate 56515

"Chief Engineers Log, supplemental. It took most of the night, but using portable power supplies we were able to jump-start the power grid to the computer core. In the morning we'll be working on bringing the Engines back online to supply the ship with it's own power. What baffles me is how the enemy managed to shut down entire power grid with such little damage to the ship." - Lieutenant Commander T'Loris, Tricorder, Time Index 04:50:17


"Captain's Log, Stardate 56515.2. Our engineering teams worked all night over on the adrift Moroa, but they have been able to bring the computer core online. Commander Kirrjall is beaming aboard to find relevant clues, and hopefully find some answers to some burning questions: like where did the crew go, why there is no significant damage to the hull, and why were the computer systems shut down..." - Captain Yiirel, Personal Quarters, Time Index 05:12:43

"Chief Medical Officer's Log, Stardate 56515.229. I am transporting aboard the derelict ship with the away team in a few hours to check their medical bay for signs of injuries, and check if their Emergency Medical Hologram was activated. Unusual that a ship so abandoned seems like it was lost without much evidence of a struggle on the part of it's crew. Apart from those observations, I have been administering the Starfleet standard analeptic inoculation to protect from the mild Theta-radiation field in this system." - Dr. Saran, Sickbay Office, Time Index 05:30:44

"Tactical Officer's Log, Supplemental. I don't like this situation. It's too quiet. I'm expecting a firefight before we return to base. It doesn't make sense that ship was lost without a fight. It's as if they were all beamed away, but then how did the engines and computer shut off completely without damage? And their shields must have been up to combat the local theta-radiation that's affecting our scans. I'm staying on alert, that's for sure." - Lieutenant Krorr, Personal Quarters, 07:23:19

"Ensign Pico's personal log, Stardate 56515. Before leaving Starbase 44, we were able to get a datadump of letters and transmissions from friends and relatives. My friend Mordin got a letter from his sister on Benzar. I am waiting on a response from my brother, but it could be 2 weeks - Trill is almost on the other side of the Federation. I did get a letter from an old pal at my previous posting though, I'll get to watching and responding to that after this Moroa crisis is over." - Ensign Pico, Personal Quarters, Time Index 06:55:22