Transmission: 1. Filter: Open. Encryption: None. [VIDEO]

[ex_sorted385]

[ Toshiko puts on her most sincere, "I'm friendly and come in peace" smile for the camera. The two people on board who know her well might notice the tension present behind it. ]

Since I've only just arrived and it seems there's a lot to learn around here, I'm hoping someone out there can answer a couple of questions for me. Just simple ones right now, really.

What do you all do for fun, in your leisure time? Is there a library, or games? Darts, pool table, that sort of thing maybe?

And, um...I know there's been a little talk about it, but is there any alcohol on board? And if so, is it available for public consumption or do I have to beg someone for a drink or two?

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[learnedtosmile]

[Blake's got a rare moment of PR helpfulness going on, and actually decides to show his face this time.]

A couple of people have started a lending library, though the selection is pretty limited right now. There's also a holodeck, and a gym available for general use. I'm working on starting up some basketball, or maybe one or two other sports if people have preferences. There's also a regular fight club if that's more your thing.

There's a bar, with alcohol, though some people seem to have issues with the quality of it.

I'm John Blake, by the way.

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[ex_sorted385]

Oh, that could interesting! The lending library, I mean. I haven't anything to contribute but I'll definitely take advantage of what other people might have. Not really a gym or sports kind of girl, though I guess if there's a firing range I might check it out. I'd watch if the sports folks wanted a cheering section, though.

Holodeck, now that sounds like it has potential.

Toshiko Sato. Nice to meet you. I appreciate the help. Have you been here long?

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[learnedtosmile]

There's no firing range that I'm aware of right now, but you're welcome to show up to the basketball club as a spectator when I do it. Don't expect anything professional, though. A lot of the participants are learning how to play for the first time.

You're welcome. I've been here a little over - well, I guess it's about a month. Since the last jump, 009. Time is a little weird here.

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[ex_sorted385]

It's all right, I don't know the first thing about basketball, they could do everything wrong and I'd still be in the dark. Sounds like fun, I'll be there if you get it going.

Any advice you'd offer a newcomer?

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[learnedtosmile]

I'll be keeping everyone informed of the progress.

Advice? Mostly what I've been telling people is to watch what you say on the network. There is no expectation of privacy on this thing, not even with the best encryptions. There are hundreds of people here, all ages and from all kinds of worlds. Not to mention Ward and Resnik, and that smiley guy the newcomer guide warns everyone about. Some people here don't seem to give any of that much thought when having conversations on the network.

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[ex_sorted385]

Brilliant.

I've got some pretty solid encryptions, are there really that many people with that kind of skill? Do Ward and Resnik have universal access to the network system?

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[learnedtosmile]

Who knows? And personally, I'm assuming that Ward, Resnik and possibly that smiley guy can see everything on the network, regardless of encryption level. Seems like the safest way to go.