Host Tim says:
<<<Resume mission, 10105.20>>>

FCO_Adams says:
::on the bridge at her station monitoring their orbit::

OPS_Shania says:
::at her station monitoring the comm traffic in the area::

EO_On says:
::at his quarters, getting ready::

CTO_Hunter says:
::on the bridge::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::at SCI 1, scanning the sector, collecting the most information he can::

CMO_Turok says:
::In sickbay::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::on bridge::

Italia says:
::in her quarters, pacing and scratching her fur::

Koch says:
::In quarters trying to control sneezing::

CIV_Adrel says:
::entering TL with a mocchaccino in her hands:: TL: Bridge!

EO_On says:
::leaves his quarters and go to ME wondering that it's going to be one of those days::

CTO_Hunter says:
::checks the threat board::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::looks around the bridge::

Italia says:
::tries to figure out the comm board in her room:: *CMO* Bridge?

CTO_Hunter says:
CNS: Can I help you?

CIV_Adrel says:
::exits the TL and looks around:: All: So how are things up here?

CMO_Turok says:
::One of the nurses brings over a slide and shows it to Turok.  He puts it under the microscope and gives it a look::

EO_On says:
::enters to ME and takes command::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CTO: I am looking for .... Ah there she is!

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CIV: I have some important information for you, sir.

OPS_Shania says:
::starts whistling quietly::

FCO_Adams says:
::looks over for the second officer and shrugs since the big chair is empty::

CMO_Turok says:
*Italia* This is Dr. Turok, who is this?  ::Gruffly::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Pardon me, sir.

EO_On says:
::goes to the replicator and orders a mocchaccino::

CIV_Adrel says:
CNS: You do? mmm... maybe we should talk somewhere private then...

CSO_MacLeod says:
::sees CIV enters:: CIV: I wasn't able to find anything important about the both species in their past.  Still trying.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CIV: Sure. Anywhere you like is fine, you lead the way.

Italia says:
*CMO* This is Italia of the Rancide. Is this the bridge?

Koch says:
::Is pleased that the supposed allergy seems under control::

CMO_Turok says:
::Sits back from the microscope::

CIV_Adrel says:
CSO: Good... keep trying... ::looks around:: Seems you'll have the bridge for now.

EO_On says:
::the computer materializes the mocchaccino and he starts to drink it while he runs some scans of the primary systems::

CMO_Turok says:
*Italia* No, it is not.  What do y...How may I help you?

Koch says:
::Wipes nose yet again and hopes the talks will soon be over::

Italia says:
:: a little annoyed to be speaking to another male:: *CMO* I need the bridge. Put me through now.

CIV_Adrel says:
CSO: No... well.. since the CTO is there... he'll have the bridge. Concentrate on finding the info.

CIV_Adrel says:
CNS: Let's go in the Observation Lounge...

CIV_Adrel says:
CTO: You are in charge.

CMO_Turok says:
::Looks at T'lau, his orderly:: T'lau: This is very interesting.  Now we have a trail to follow.

FCO_Adams says:
::wonders who is in charge today::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CIV: Aye. ::follows her to OB::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CIV: Aye.

Koch says:
*Bridge* Ahem... I'm much better now.  We can proceed whenever you are ready.

CIV_Adrel says:
::enters and sits down:: CNS: So... what is it, I need to know?

CMO_Turok says:
*Italia* Iwill do so, this time.  In the future you may instruct the computer in your room. Verbally, to connect you with anyone on the ship you wish.

CTO_Hunter says:
*Koch* Very well an escort will arrive at your quarters shortly.

Koch says:
::Paces in his room::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CIV: Much of the information I have gotten from Trill is based on folk tales of both species, but it may well provide a key to understanding the relationship the Hokam and the Rancide have with each other. I asked for historical andmythological information because we learned that the two races do not remember exactly when the hostility started.

CTO_Hunter says:
::dispatches CPO Kibble and Bitts to Escort Koch::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CIV: Oft times things remembered in mythology have some basis in historical fact.

Koch says:
*Bridge* Acknowledged.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CIV: Ancient text of the Hokam refer to a time when the Hokam began to evolve into two physiological groups.  This text is considered by the Hokam to be nothing more than "fairy tales". However, we do know that the genetic material for both races is very similar. This would point to this myth being at least somewhat true.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::scans Hokam planet::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CIV: Verbal history of the Rancide refers to an ancient people from which they descended.  No written text of that age seems to exist. Considering both of these sources of information together, one may conclude that the Rancide may have descended from the Hokam.

CIV_Adrel says:
::nods as she listens to the CNS and sips her drink::

CTO_Hunter says:
<Kibble & Bitt>::head to Koch quarters and ring the bell::

Italia says:
::waits for the functionary to do what she asked:: *CMO* Quickly please.

CMO_Turok says:
::Connects Italia with the bridge comm system::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CIV: Also important, Rancide oral stories recount an engagement of one of their princesses to an outsider however she became ill in his presence and no marriage was possible. This would also seem to have some basis in fact since somehow the two races are deathly allergic to each other.

Koch says:
DOOR: Come in.

OPS_Shania says:
::drums a tune on her console::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CIV: It would seem to reason that if the Rancide sent a princess to marry a prince of the Hokam she would become ill such as the leaders of these two races did in the presence of each other.

FCO_Adams says:
::sneaks a peek at Mackie and smiles::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CIV: Our Trill government sources tell me that both societies apparently had hereditary royalty long ago; again each hold this in the folk tale category but each maintains a benign caste system to this day.

CTO_Hunter says:
<Kibble>Koch: Sir we are your honor guard.

Italia says:
*Bridge* Is this the bridge? ::reflexively scratches her arm::

CMO_Turok says:
*Bridge* This is Dr. Turok, Ambassador Italia wished to speak with the duty officer.

Koch says:
Kibble/Bits: Lead on gentlemen.

CTO_Hunter says:
*Italia* This is bridge. How may I help you?

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CIV: Also, the Trill merchants and others who have had limited contact with them strongly suspect that both the Hokam and the Rancide are telepathic because of their observances of their behavior.  It is surmised that they only have this trait among themselves and each other.

CTO_Hunter says:
<Kibble>::takes the lead::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CIV: As there are no telepaths on the Gryphon at this time, we cannot confirm this.

CTO_Hunter says:
<Bitt>::takes the rear ::

Host Koch says:
::Steps along with the escort::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CIV:I hope that this will assist you greatly in your talks with the Hokam and the Rancide.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::glances the  FCO, smiles::

CIV_Adrel says:
CNS: Good... well... I hope you stay here during the talks so that if I forget about that tale you can remind me and them.

CMO_Turok says:
::Turok and his staff begin work on a solution to the allergy crisis::

Koch says:
::Notes that his fine arm hair no longer glistens::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CIV: Aye. ::smiles::

Italia says:
*CTO* I am ready to resume this negotiation thing. Where is my escort?

CTO_Hunter says:
::wonders why Italia is not responding back::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::sees nothing unusual, then scans Rancide planet::

CIV_Adrel says:
CNS: As soon as Mr. Taylor can join us, we can begin the talks again, I think it is important we have a man from SF in this room.

Koch says:
Self: Seems I was given a cleansing of some sort. ::frowns::

CTO_Hunter says:
*Italia*They will be there shortly::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CIV: Certainly.

CIV_Adrel says:
*CTO* Could you bring the two guests in the observation lounge, please?

Host CEO_Taylor says:
::gets to observation lounge::

CTO_Hunter says:
::dispatches Flintstone and Barney to escort Italia::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CIV: Shall I inform Mr. Taylor of what I just told you?

FCO_Adams says:
::adjusts the orbit slightly::

CIV_Adrel says:
CNS: I think it would be best.

Italia says:
::summons her aides to get ready:: *CTO* Fine. Italia out.

CTO_Hunter says:
*CIV* Koch is enroute.  Italia will be as well shortly::

CIV_Adrel says:
*CTO* Thank you Mr. Hunter.

OPS_Shania says:
::sits down and starts cleaning her finger nails::

CTO_Hunter says:
<Flintstone>::Rings the door bell on Italia quarters::

EO_On says:
*OPS* Are you kind of busy?

CIV_Adrel says:
*CSO* We will need you in the talks, Lt. Bring a PADD with all the info you have on both races.

Italia says:
::walks to the door and spots the escort:: Self: More males... this ship is infested...      Flintstone: Let's go. I want to get this over with. ::follows the Sec agent::

OPS_Shania says:
*EO* Not at all. Can I help you?

Koch says:
::Steps off turbolift on deck 2 and turns toward observation lounge::

CMO_Turok says:
*CNS* Doctor Llewellyn.  I am beaming several hyposprays of Alizine to the conference room.  You may administer them as needed to curb the allergic reaction.

CTO_Hunter says:
<Kibble>::arrives at the observation lounge and opens the door:: ALL: Ambassador Koch.

Koch says:
::Enters lounge and looks around::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::hears the CIV:: *CIV* On my way.

CTO_Hunter says:
<Flintstone>::leads the way::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
*CMO* Thank you Turok. I will do... can you send me a tricorder as well?

CIV_Adrel says:
::gets up:: Koch: Welcome... please take a seat.

FCO_Adams says:
::watches Mauro leave for the conference::

Italia says:
::follows the security officer, riding up in the lift in silence::

Koch says:
::Nods to the CEO::

CTO_Hunter says:
<Kibble and Bit>::take up position in one corner of the room::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::with his PADD, enters OL::

Host CEO_Taylor says:
::Nods back::

CTO_Hunter says:
::checks his threat board::

Koch says:
Self: ::mutters:: So today I get the "b" team to talk to me.

CMO_Turok says:
::Studies tiny mites under the microscope, notes some are alive, some dead.  Has his staff bring various samples over::

CTO_Hunter says:
OPS: What do you know about phaser recharge circuits?

EO_On says:
*OPS* Oh, yes. ::sighs:: I am reviewing the warp core and I got some high/low levels of energy. Since CEO Taylor is kind of busy; you can check it out.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CIV: I'm here.  Are they coming yet?

CIV_Adrel says:
::nods to the CSO and motions so he sits::

Italia says:
::hears the lift ding and heads toward the lounge where the talks are being held::

Koch says:
::Rubs his arm and takes a seat at table::

CIV_Adrel says:
CEO: As soon as Italia comes, we will be able to continue the talks.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::sits and places his padd on the table, nods to CNS::

OPS_Shania says:
CTO: Nothing. *EO* I'm gonna have a look right away.

CTO_Hunter says:
<Flintstone>::walks into the observation lounge:: ALL: Ambassador Italia.

Host CEO_Taylor says:
CIV: Very well.

CIV_Adrel says:
Italia: Welcome, ambassador. Please take a seat.

EO_On says:
*OPS* Thanks you. I will need a second opinion.

FCO_Adams says:
::scans the area for any ship traffic::

Italia says:
::walks in to the lounge and smiles:: CIV: Of course sister. ::takes her seat across from Koch::

Host CEO_Taylor says:
::shows the ambassador a seat::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::observes both ambassadors taking their places::

CTO_Hunter says:
FCO: Status?

CMO_Turok says:
::Has a nurse beam the hyposprays to the conference room::

CIV_Adrel says:
CEO: We are ready. ::looks around at the two ambassadors, the CNS, the CSO and the CEO::

CTO_Hunter says:
<Flintstone and Barney>::take up position in the opposite corner of the room::

OPS_Shania says:
CTO: I'm monitoring a lot of messages from both planets. It seems they are worried about the length of the talks.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::nods to all, signaling she is ready::

Koch says:
::Starts to glare at Italia and thinks better of it; looks around room instead::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::whispers:: CEO:  We'll have a great show, are you prepared? ::smiles::

FCO_Adams says:
CTO: Maintaining standard low orbit at 10,000 km.

CTO_Hunter says:
OPS: Very well keep an eye on the channels..

CMO_Turok says:
Wilkens: Bring me the tissue sample from the Hokam.

OPS_Shania says:
CTO: Aye.

CTO_Hunter says:
FCO: Any other vessel in orbit?

Italia says:
::tries to make an honest effort::

Koch says:
::drums fingers on table waiting::

FCO_Adams says:
CTO: All scans are negative at this time.

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Koch, Italia: All right, we will begin.

CSO_MacLeod says:
<SO> ::running a diagnostics for lateral arrays::

OPS_Shania says:
*EO* You gonna send me the readouts from your diagnostics to my console so I can look at them?

CMO_Turok says:
::Notes his duty staff is clustered around, several nearby staring into microscopes as he is.::

Italia says:
CEO: You have gotten the records you requested on our peoples?

EO_On says:
::runs some diagnostics in the warp core::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::sees the medical supplies on the table next to her. Goes and gets one hypospray and the tricorder::

Koch says:
::Takes a breath to begin his speech::

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Italia: Yes. We have studied them carefully.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::sits back down and opens the tricorder to scan their vitals to determine when the next dosage of alizine is needed::

EO_On says:
::sending the readouts of the diagnostics to the console of OPS Shania::

FCO_Adams says:
CTO: I'm broadening my scans for maximum LRS.

EO_On says:
*OPS* I am transferring them to your console.

OPS_Shania says:
*EO* Thank you. I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::is listening, with padd ready to take notes::

Italia says:
::simply says:: CEO: Good. ::sits back, preparing to watch Koch strut.::

Koch says:
::Looks at Italia:: ~~~ I suppose we should make an effort~~~

CMO_Turok says:
::Wilkens brings the sample, Turok displays the microscope results on one of the monitors.  They all watch as a skin sample from the Hokam is introduced to the slide.::

OPS_Shania says:
::starts looking at the results::

CSO_MacLeod says:
<SO Altsen> *EO* Ensign Altsen to ME, I'm not able to run a diagnostic of lateral arrays.  Can you check it, please?

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Koch, Italia: I suppose that the allergic reactions are now under control?

Italia says:
::glances up at him:: ~~~~ Koch: At least we can be in the same room now. I will make the effort. This is for the good of Tranquility~~~

Koch says:
CEO: It would appear so.. Thanks to your doctor.

Koch says:
::Nods at Italia::

EO_On says:
"SO Altsen" sure, I will run it

CTO_Hunter says:
::notices that the threat board is still clear::

CIV_Adrel says:
Koch: We have a good doctor.

Italia says:
CEO: There has been no reoccurrence in symptoms with any of my people.

Koch says:
CIV: So it seems.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::Thinks: And I will keep it that way::

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Koch, Italia: Excellent, with that out of the way, we can now discuss with each other in a civilized way. Right?

CSO_MacLeod says:
::notices Koch nodding at Italia, thinks "Huh?"::

EO_On says:
::running the diagnostics of lateral arrays::

CMO_Turok says:
::Several staff nod and murmur as the mites eat the sample, then all peer more closely as they seem to become sick::

Koch says:
::Smiles:: CEO: Certainly.

Italia says:
::is mildly insulted by that:: CEO: Yes.

Host CEO_Taylor says:
::smiles back:: Koch, Italia: I am glad. Now, where were we last time? ::looks at CIV and CSO::

CMO_Turok says:
::Turok nods in understanding as the mites soon die.  A piece of the puzzle falls into place, but what about the other half?::

CTO_Hunter says:
OPS: Is there still nervous chatter?

FCO_Adams says:
::shuffles her feet under her console::

CSO_MacLeod says:
ALL: We were trying, in fact, to determine the reason which leaded both Hokam and Rancide to hate each other.

CMO_Turok says:
::The staff and Turok all get Raktagino and sit at the small table to brainstorm::

OPS_Shania says:
::finishes:: *EO* I'm getting strange results. There seems to be an unknown material....::scratches head::

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Koch, Italia: Both of you agree on that?

CTO_Hunter says:
::notices OPS scratching::

OPS_Shania says:
CTO: Yes Sir. I guess both sides are a bit impatient.

CTO_Hunter says:
OPS: Is something wrong?

CIV_Adrel says:
CEO: Our first aim is to bring back peace between both of them...

EO_On says:
"SO Alsten" There is nothing to report on your diagnostic.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::smiles knowingly, but keeps her eye on the tricorder::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CEO: I agree with Commander Adrel.

Italia says:
::sneers:: CEO: I do believe you are mistaken. This isn't about us hating each other. We have legal, economic rifts. The Hokam overcharge the Rancide for goods that they themselves could not live without the profits from!

EO_On says:
::Suddenly his mocchaccino starts to melt::

OPS_Shania says:
CTO: Well, the EO and I were just looking at a warp core diagnosis. There seems to be some unknown material somewhere...

CMO_Turok says:
::Ideas fly back and forth, by agreement, rank is forgotten and all speak as equals::

CTO_Hunter says:
::notes the incoming ships::

CTO_Hunter says:
::frowns::

Koch says:
::Looks across the table to Italia;  almost panics...he agrees with her?!::  ::Nods to the CEO::

CTO_Hunter says:
::checks to see if the ships from Rancide have weapons armed::

CTO_Hunter says:
OPS: Unknown material???

OPS_Shania says:
::sees a blinky light [tm]:: CTO: The planets are both at heightened alert status according to the messages I'm getting.

CIV_Adrel says:
Italia: And isn't it the way most worlds live... with profits?

CSO_MacLeod says:
::sees Koch nodding to CEO, motioning he's agreeing with Italia::

Koch says:
::Aside::  CEO:  I must say, though, that we most definitely do not overcharge for these products...

CTO_Hunter says:
::notes the incoming vessels are not armed::

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Italia: Well, if you were not hating each other, you wouldn't need us to help you now would you?

CSO_MacLeod says:
<SO> *EO* Thank you.

CTO_Hunter says:
OPS: Hail the incoming vessels, find out what they are up to.

CTO_Hunter says:
FCO: Break orbit.

CMO_Turok says:
::Suddenly, Ens. Press gets up from the table and runs to the microscope.  He calls the rest over and points.  The staff quickly take samples from the slide and begin running chemical tests::

Italia says:
::sits up straighter, glaring at Koch then turns his attention to the CEO:: CEO: You weren't sent here as counselors, ::glances at Adrel:: You were sent here as negotiators. We have economic grievances. Let us address those.

OPS_Shania says:
CTO: Aye. ::hails the ship::

FCO_Adams says:
::looks at the CTO:: Aye sir....course?

CTO_Hunter says:
::Raises the Gryphon’s shields::

EO_On says:
*SO Alsten* I may need your help here at ME. There is an unknown material that is contaminating the warp core

CTO_Hunter says:
FCO: Away from the approaching fleet.

CIV_Adrel says:
Italia: We are here to help you both get along so that we can talk about you both joining the UFP... let's continue...

FCO_Adams says:
CTO: Aye sir, evasive course away from fleet.

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Italia: Very well.

EO_On says:
*OPS* Are you notice if anything is melting at the bridge. It could be a glass, anything!

CTO_Hunter says:
*EO* Status Report!

Host Rancide_Leader says:
COM: Gryphon: We come to support our ambassador.

OPS_Shania says:
::looks around:: *EO* No, everything is fine up here.

Host CEO_Taylor says:
All: Now, what started this dispute?

FCO_Adams says:
::wonders why the ships didn't show on her sensors::

CTO_Hunter says:
COM: Rancide Fleet: The best way you support your ambassador is to turn back.  Unless you want to start a shooting war.

Italia says:
CEO: I have already stated it. It is economic, for now. But the root is much older.

EO_On says:
*CTO* There is an unknown material that is causing a high/low level fluctuations at the warp core. My cup had been melted.

CMO_Turok says:
::The lab results come back quickly, and a new experiment is run on the skin sample from the Hokam::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::is listening::

CTO_Hunter says:
::Frowns::

CTO_Hunter says:
*CEO* We seem to have a problem with the warp core.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::listens and continues monitoring each delegate with the medical tricorder::

FCO_Adams says:
::sets the course to 245.12 and engages at full impulse::

EO_On says:
Computer: Look for unknown material that cannot be detected by our system’s library.

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Italia, Koch: Excuse me for a second...

CTO_Hunter says:
*ALL hands* Yellow Alert.  This is not a drill. All beta shift personal to duty stations.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::hears the CTO report::

CTO_Hunter says:
OPS: Keep an eye on that fleet let me know if they arm their weapons.

Italia says:
::hears the announcement:: All: What is going on?

CIV_Adrel says:
Italia: Maybe we should look into that root of the problem... that way we could surely solve the economic problem.

OPS_Shania says:
CTO: Aye.

Host CEO_Taylor says:
::leans back and taps on his comm badge:: *CTO* Handle it with Mr. On, I am busy  right now.

CMO_Turok says:
::The experiment runs its course and the staff all look at each other. ::

CIV_Adrel says:
Italia: Lt Taylor and our crew will take care of it, don't worry. Let's continue the talks.

CMO_Turok says:
::Several smile and pat Press on the back::

Host Rancide_Leader says:
COM: Gryphon: We merely want to be available for the Ambassador... we mean no harm.

CIV_Adrel says:
Koch: What is your idea of what the problem is?

Koch says:
::Just sits back and waits for Italia to run her mouth, only waiting to jump in to correct any glaring inaccuracies::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::looks at Koch, waits for him to talk::

Italia says:
::smoothes her fine fur in a huff, fixing her scanty robe to await Koch's half-truths::

Host CEO_Taylor says:
::leans forward and hears Italia's question to Koch, Taylor looks at Koch waiting for his side of the story::

CMO_Turok says:
Staff: No, as I showed you.  ::The staff stand tall and all yell together::  tlhIngan naH!

EO_On says:
::he sees the unknown materials that can not be detected by our system library in his console, there are forty of them::

CSO_MacLeod says:
<SO Altsen> CTO: Sir, I'm detecting a launch of ships from Hokam planet.

CMO_Turok says:
::Turok nods and smiles proudly, then begins to gather some equipment::

FCO_Adams says:
CTO: Sir, getting ships launched from Hokam planet...

Koch says:
::Stirs a bit in his seat::  CIV:  Oh, yes…well.  Our different social structure, naturally, produces some difficulty…but the Rancide always complaining about the price of our goods is beginning to get tiresome...

Host CEO_Taylor says:
::wishes he had his telepathic skills::

CTO_Hunter says:
OPS: Open a channel to the other fleet.

CTO_Hunter says:
*All Hands* Red Alert.  This is not a drill.  ALL hands to battle Stations.

OPS_Shania says:
::hits some buttons:: CTO: Channel is open...

CMO_Turok says:
*CEO* Commander, I have a solution to the allergy problem.  I will be coming up shortly.

EO_On says:
Computer: What type of unknown materials cannot be mixed by this cup that is causing the high/low level fluctuations of the warp core?

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::smiles knowingly at Taylor, knows that look and how he feels from that expression::

CIV_Adrel says:
Koch/Italia: Any suggestions on how you could solve the problem?

Host CEO_Taylor says:
::wonders why he is not directing his answer at him:: Koch: Is that the root of the problem?

CTO_Hunter says:
COM: Hokan: Break off.

CSO_MacLeod says:
Koch: You are aware your products are mostly unprocessed, while Rancide's are processed?

XO_OMallory says:
::exits TL onto Bridge and observes::

CTO_Hunter says:
::mutes his mic:: OPS: Be ready to open a channel to both fleets.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: HOKAM SHIPS PROCEED TOWARD GRYPHON; WEAPONS NOT ON.

CTO_Hunter says:
FCO: Make sure we stay away from both fleets.

CMO_Turok says:
::Growls in annoyance at the Red Alert.::  Staff: I must go to the bridge, Press, you are in charge here.  Do not fail.  ::Leaves sickbay and heads for the bridge::

CSO_MacLeod says:
Koch: Highly processed, to be exact.

FCO_Adams says:
CTO: Sir, shall I increase to warp?

OPS_Shania says:
CTO: Standing by.

CTO_Hunter says:
XO: Sir we’ve got two opposing fleets and we got a foreign substance in the warp core.

FCO_Adams says:
CTO: Aye sir increasing distance from both fleets.

CTO_Hunter says:
FCO: Very well.

XO_OMallory says:
CTO: Identify substance.

EO_On says:
::sees the results at his console, there are only four unknown materials::

Italia says:
::speaks up:: CSO: Exactly. We provide them with profits from products they could not create themselves, yet they continue to gouge us with supply prices. It's intolerable!

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Koch: All good questions which I am sure you have an explanation for...

Host Hokam_Leader says:
COM: Gryphon: We detected the Rancide ships... merely coming to be available for Ambassador Koch.

CMO_Turok says:
::gets in the turbo lift and goes to the bridge::

CTO_Hunter says:
XO: Unknown.  EO is working on it. CEO been informed but he instructed the EO to work on it.  I figure with the ambassadors on board and the two opposing fleets it would be prude to take the ship to red alert.  Just in case

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::still monitoring vital signs of the delegates... seems all is well, programs tricorder to alert her to any change::

FCO_Adams says:
::lays in Delta and Gamma patterns just in case::

XO_OMallory says:
CTO: Good thinking...

CTO_Hunter says:
COM: Hokam: As I told the Rancide Fleet the best way you can help your ambassador is to return to your planet.

CSO_MacLeod says:
Italia: Did you ever think about working together?

CMO_Turok says:
::Arrives on the bridge, walks over to the conference room and rings the chime::

XO_OMallory says:
::watches CEO in action, doing a good job::

CTO_Hunter says:
::mutes mic ::XO: I have also advised both fleet to return to their respective home world...no effect.

Koch says:
::Frowns a bit::  CEO:  I assure you, our prices are quite reasonable..  And, as our raw material supplies dwindle, we have no choice but to raise prices.  ..Not to mention the Rancide make a killing selling their finished products.

EO_On says:
Computer: Is there anything ours guess could bring from theirs planet that is causing the contaminations?

Host Hokam_Leader says:
COM: Gryphon: Might I suggest that you allow us both to stay near by.

CSO_MacLeod says:
Koch/Italia: Hokam and Rancide working together... Hokam may supply the raw matter, while Rancide uses high tech to process this raw matter.

CIV_Adrel says:
Koch/Italia: Have any of you discussed the matter before? How do you think we could resolve it?

Italia says:
::glares at Koch:: ALL: We do not "make a killing" as my colleague states. We make a fair price. But we have had to raise the price lately because the Hokam raised theirs. Now our raw material stores are running low.

CTO_Hunter says:
::opens mic:: COM: Hokam: It’s your choice, but surly you can see that  if both of your fleets are nearby an accident could easily happen.

FCO_Adams says:
::maintains course 245.12::

EO_On says:
*FCO* What is the current speed?

XO_OMallory says:
CTO: Keep us from getting wedged between them both with no way out.

Italia says:
::looks at CSO in confusion:: CSO: That *is* what we have been doing.

CMO_Turok says:
::Growls impatiently and slams his hand against the door several times::

CTO_Hunter says:
XO: I have order FCO to keep us away from both fleets.. If they decide to fight we will be far enough away.

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Koch: Yes, but with the material being so raw and unprocessed, it's difficult to see what is a "good price," do you agree?

OPS_Shania says:
::monitoring comm traffic::

FCO_Adams says:
*EO* We are at warp 2.

Host Timsays:
ACTION: BOTH APPROACHING FLEETS PUT UP SHIELDS BUT NOT WEAPONS; THEY LAG BEHIND GRYPHON

XO_OMallory says:
CTO: Understood.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::hears conference room door, gets up and answers it::

EO_On says:
*FCO* Keep me inform if the velocity starts to increase by itself.

Host Hokam_Leader says:
COM: GRYPHON: Understood... we will maintain our distance.  ::sent on open comm::

Koch says:
::Nods to the CSO as well::  CEO:  The point being, they do not like the loss of profit they may have to deal with from our exports.  We simply can't afford to lower our prices.

FCO_Adams says:
*EO* Understood.

CMO_Turok says:
CNS: Finally.  I hate waiting.  I have a solution to the allergy problem.  Would you like me to administer it?

CIV_Adrel says:
::takes notes and nods::

Host Rancide_Leader says:
COM: GRYPHON: We will do the same. ::on open comm::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CMO: I believe it should be offered to our guests.

CSO_MacLeod says:
Koch: Perhaps the Hokam could take use of Rancide's technology... as a rent.

Italia says:
::gestures to Koch:: CEO: Their prices make our prices higher. It is damaging our relations with other economies, and with your illustrious Federation.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CMO: Please enter.

CTO_Hunter says:
::notes that neither fleet is in the other fleet weapons range::

EO_On says:
::sees his console, there is one material brought by the Rancine Leader that's unknown by our system and it's a old Rancide vaccine::

CTO_Hunter says:
XO: Good news sir.

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Italia: If there was an "Ideal solution" if the Hokam would never have had sold you materials, what would you have done? How would you have adapted?

XO_OMallory says:
CTO: Yes?

CMO_Turok says:
::Enters the room and goes to the Rancide ambassador, begins passing a small device with a large emitter over her::

CTO_Hunter says:
XO: Both fleets are positioned out of weapons range of each other.  Behind us with shields up.

CIV_Adrel says:
::nods as she hears the CEO's question::

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Koch: Can you make us a inventory of every cost and profits that you make, this way we will be able to see these "fair prices" for ourselves.

XO_OMallory says:
CTO: Very good.

XO_OMallory says:
CTO: Lets keep ii that way.

EO_On says:
*CTO* I have detected the unknown material that was brought to the ship. It's a Rancide vaccine.

CTO_Hunter says:
XO: Should we take up a position of equal distance between the planets?

Italia says:
CEO: I cannot answer that for you. This symbiotic relationship between our people has been in place a long time. Long before me. I do not know how we would adapt.

CTO_Hunter says:
*EO* Very well.  I’ll dispatch a security team down at once.

CTO_Hunter says:
::orders MCPO Hardnose to report to engineering::

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Italia: Humor me.

CTO_Hunter says:
*EO* Fine out how it got in there and see if we can remove it safety.

XO_OMallory says:
CTO: Yes...

Koch says:
CEO:  Of course.  ::Turns back to an aide and mumbles something to him::  I can have it for you shortly.  ::The aide starts tapping away on a PADD-like instrument::

FCO_Adams says:
::sees that the Rancide and Hokam fleets have fallen back:: CTO: Taking us back to impulse status.

CTO_Hunter says:
FCO: Set a course to a position of equal distance between both planets.  Once we arrive come to a full stop and keep us in that position.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::cannot help but watch Taylor work and smile, Thinks: Darn it... gotta stop that.... maybe a spell::

Italia says:
::folds hands on table:: CEO: Well... Rancide is not a diverse world. We do not have many marketable resources. It would be difficult for us.

EO_On says:
*CTO* I hope so.

CTO_Hunter says:
OPS: Contact both fleets and inform then of our maneuver.

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Koch: And, as you understand, we will have to verify whether or not it is true... just for the record..

Koch says:
::Smiles slightly::  CEO:  Of course...

FCO_Adams says:
CTO: Aye sir, changing course.

CTO_Hunter says:
*EO* Find out.

OPS_Shania says:
CTO: Aye. ::informs both ships::

CMO_Turok says:
::Finishes his work on Italia and goes to Koch, passes the instrument over him as well::

CIV_Adrel says:
CEO: Maybe we could do a study of the Hokam world and see if we can make it more efficient for them... maybe they have resources they don't know how to use?

XO_OMallory says:
::keeps notes on CEO's progress::

CTO_Hunter says:
XO: Sir the EO ID’D the substance as a Rancide vaccine. I dispatched an investigation team and ordered EO to find out if we can remove it safely.

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Italia: Don't doubt the question, answer the question. This is not a question to take lightly.

Italia says:
::glances at the CMO, wondering what he was doing::

FCO_Adams says:
::changes the Gryphon's course to take up an equal distance between both planets::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CIV: Maybe they don't have how to use.

EO_On says:
*CTO* I am injecting to the warp core and antidote that I have made in order to get to normal.

Host CEO_Taylor says:
CIV: We will see to that after these talks.

XO_OMallory says:
CTO: Have him ready to eject the core as a last resort...

CIV_Adrel says:
CEO: Good....

Italia says:
::raises her voice a little:: CEO: The resources are not there. Nor in any of the accessible worlds in Tranquility. We would have to look elsewhere. Perhaps build colonies.

FCO_Adams says:
::arrives at the co ordinates:: CTO: Sir, in position, full stop, thrusters only.

CTO_Hunter says:
*EO* Negative. Make sure it can be done safely first. Also wait for MCPO Hardnse to arrive.

EO_On says:
::moves some sensors and injects the antidote of the Rancide vaccine::

XO_OMallory says:
CTO: Safety to the ship and crew first...

CTO_Hunter says:
::nods the FCO::

CTO_Hunter says:
*CEO* You’re needed in Main Engineering.

EO_On says:
::holds the injection until further others::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: WARP CORE SHUTS DOWN

Host CEO_Taylor says:
::lowers and deepens voice:: Italia: I understand, thank you.

CMO_Turok says:
ALL: I have cured you of the allergy.  You will see me before you leave the ship so that I may explain what you must do to cure your people.

Koch says:
::Admittedly::  CEO:  I must say, with the vast amount of resources on our world, and no way to.. ::glances at the CMO:: ..to process them... ::A bit distracted:: ...the sale of our resources are far and wide our primary source of income.  Without it, we would have very little.

CSO_MacLeod says:
Italia: Let me ask you a question.  Did you thinkabout really, I mean, really work together with the Hokam?  They supply you the raw matter, you process it and you both sell it.  Profits divided on proportions.

EO_On says:
*CTO* I will hold it. But, the fluctuations are increasing. It might get it to normal.

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Koch: Tell me, how much profit have you made because of the Rancide?

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Koch: In all history..

Host Tim says:
ACTION: BACK UP GENERATORS KICK IN

CTO_Hunter says:
::notes the lights flicker and come back on::

CTO_Hunter says:
*EO* Report!

CMO_Turok says:
::Leaves the room and goes back to the bridge, notes the lights dim and then return.::

XO_OMallory says:
::listens for report::

CMO_Turok says:
CTO: Lieutenant, do not allow the ambassadors to leave the ship before they speak with me.

Koch says:
CEO:  Only enough to keep us going, and not much more, especially recently.  We have felt some loss lately due to the argument over prices.  ::Accepts the report from over his shoulder and hands it to the CEO::  The budget report you requested.

FCO_Adams says:
CTO: Sir, power just went to back up generators...warp core offline. OPS: Can you confirm that?

Italia says:
CSO: We have worked together for centuries now. The profits have been proportionate. It is just that the Hokam complain that their portion is not big enough. ::looks at him flatly::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::hopes that we can all come to some resolution of this soon::

OPS_Shania says:
FCO: Aye.

EO_On says:
*CTO* I must inject the antidote of the Rancine vaccine to the warp core in order to get it to normal

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Koch: I want an approximate number, please.

CTO_Hunter says:
*CEO* We need you in main Engineer Stat....

CTO_Hunter says:
XO: Sir maybe you should take over for the CEO so he can get the warp core back online.

Host CEO_Taylor says:
::disregards CTO's comment::

CSO_MacLeod says:
Italia:  But you have been buying from them, right?

FCO_Adams says:
::checks her sensors:: CTO: Mr. Hunter, both fleets are gaining on us....

XO_OMallory says:
::steps up:: CEO: We need you in Engineering now.  Get that core back online

Italia says:
::nods:: CSO: Correct. Rancide refine their products and sell them. Then give them back a fair portion of the profit.

FCO_Adams says:
::wonders why they're still sitting here::

Host CEO_Taylor says:
::whispers:: *XO* But sir, I can't leave the ambassadors like this, I'm sure that EO can do it...

Koch says:
CEO:  With all due respect, our financial system is quite difficult to understand, and there is no set conversion table for our currency...however, everything you want is in the report.

EO_On says:
*CTO* Come on, sir. I can correct the problem of the warp core.

CTO_Hunter says:
*EO* Stand by..

CIV_Adrel says:
CEO: You can go and I'll take care of the talks with the CSO and CNS.

CTO_Hunter says:
XO: Sir should I go down to engineer and conduct the investigation?

CMO_Turok says:
CTO: Lieutenant, do not allow the ambassadors to leave the ship before they speak with me.

CSO_MacLeod says:
Italia: I understand. ::frowns::

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Koch: Are they in your top 10 customers?

Host CEO_Taylor says:
CIV: All right.

CTO_Hunter says:
CMO: I heard you Ensign.  I just have bigger problems right now.

Host CEO_Taylor says:
Italia, Koch: With all due respect, I must leave you fine people.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::whispers:: CIV: Do you think we could visit Hokam planet and check their resources and how they extract them?

Koch says:
CEO:  Most definitely.  Their proximity allows us to sell our goods at their lowest price there.. ::Trails off as he announces he must leave...how dishonorable.::

XO_OMallory says:
*CEO* I am sorry, but your expertise is needed.

Host CEO_Taylor says:
*XO* Aye sir, I am on my way.

CMO_Turok says:
CTO: Fine, just so you understand.  ::Leaves the bridge and goes back to sickbay::

Host Tim says:
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