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// Story: Star Tracker of the Ship Harmony: 
// by Ponyess 
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“Captain's log, Stardate 525376.34, Equus System!” Picard declared.

”Apparently, there is a small ship in orbit, and it is clearly warp capable!” Tactical pointed out with a small smile on her face, from her position.

“That is a rather odd design, yet a familiar form!” Commander Jean-Luc Picard responded.

“Captain, the vessel apparently to be crewed by an Equine race, previously unknown to us.  They seem to have a fairly peaceful civillization.  By the looks of it, they're made up by three main races, with their own characteristics, yet they are still both sentient, and working together.  I have seen nothing like it!” Data interjected.

“I've just managed to scan their ship, but even though they are Equines, I still can't quite get this quite right.  After all the ships and races we've seen, now this.  How would one operate a ship, like this?” Engineer la'Forge pointed out.

“It looks vaguely like a Manta Ray, only the outer hull appears to be comprised out of mate carbon fibres, with a distinct rubbery sheen to it. There is also something fluidly organic to the movement of this ship before us!” Doctor Crusher interjected.

“That settles it, you'll go over there, in order to investigate, but hail them before you enter the ship.  I'm taking a team down to the surface.  We'll just have to check in with Sick bay, before we go!” Picard pointed out.

I filed out of the Command Deck, taking the turbo lift to the deck, just a short walk from Sick bay, where Crusher awaited me, and the rest of the away team.

“How nice of you to come by, I'm just ready with your preparations, my assistants will tend to the rest of your team, they should be ready, just about on time when you're beaming down.  I just may need to make a few minor last minute adjustments, before you go.

“Excellent, I expect you, and your assistants to make us into the Ponies we are supposed to pass for.  I trust in your abilities!” Picard responded.

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