Host John A says:
******** Continue Pharaoh Mission *******      
           " How Sharp the Rapiers Point"

CTO Horn says:
::At post, ensuring weapons are 100%::

XO Starks says:
:: in corridor outside the CNS's office, rings door chime ::

EO Mo`Bri says:
::just finishing up her log in her quarters before she heads for engineering::

Host John A says:
ACTION: Gorfax III comes into short range sensor range, and all is quiet.

CNS Janan says:
::in her uniform, tugs at her collar, rushes to the door almost certain she is late::

EO Mo`Bri says:
::looks at Squiggy::  Squiggy:  You have to stay here and be quiet.  I can't have you flying through the ship.

CO von Krieg says:
::lingering around the situation table of the bridge::

CNS Janan says:
::composes herself:: XO: erm, Good day.

EO Mo`Bri says:
::Squiggy looks at her with that sad look in his eyes::

CTO Horn says:
::Does scans of the area, keeping any eye out for anything unusual::

XO Starks says:
:: CNS's door opens :: CNS: Hello counselor  ::holds up 2 PADD's:: we have 20 minutes to become experts on Gor and Faxian diplomacy

EO Mo`Bri says:
Squiggy:  You be good now.  ::she leaves her quarters and trots down to engineering::

XO Starks says:
::slight grin::

XO Starks says:
CNS:...may I come in?

CNS Janan says:
::smiles:: XO: Ah just 20 minutes ::takes the PADD:: Thank you and I guess I should start reading.

CO von Krieg says:
::to self:: If I were establishing a beach head. ::taps up several topographical maps and overlays them::

CNS Janan says:
XO: Oh sure, sorry ::Steps back to allow the XO in::

XO Starks says:
:: enters quarters as door closes behind ::

EO Mo`Bri says:
*CO*: Sir engineering is prepared for anything. Impulse and warp drive is available at your discretion.

XO Starks says:
CNS: as you know both races are pre-warp but the do have space travel capability

CTO Horn says:
::Feels nervous with vonKrieg on the bridge with her::

CNS Janan says:
::nods:: XO: Yes the unfortunate thing is that I know little more than that so anything you can add would help.

CO von Krieg says:
*EO*Understood. Maintain your current staffing and readiness drills. Von Krieg out.

CMO Jayden says:
:: in SickBay, in her office, reading about the Gor and Faxians from a PADD ::

EO Mo`Bri says:
::crosses the engineering pit to the operations console and starts doing her routine diagnostics of all ships systems::

CNS Janan says:
::looks down at the PADD::

XO Starks says:
CNS: both races have had first contact with space faring species...in fact the Gor people come from ancient Earth in sleeper ships

EO Mo`Bri says:
*CO*: Acknowledged sir.

CNS Janan says:
::glances up:: Self: Interesting

CTO Horn says:
::Notices some interference in her scans, presses a few buttons to compensate::

XO Starks says:
CNS: ...the faxian's are native, both are involved in a territorial war and although both are about par in technology, the Gor is slowly winning the war.

XO Starks says:
CNS: now this would make our first suspect in receiving the weapons the Gor. but at the same time the weapons could be a last minute gamble the Faxian's are hoping will turn the tide

CO von Krieg says:
CTO: Commander, readiness report, please. ::moves to the hard chair::

EO Mo`Bri says:
Ens. Rilley:  The warp coils need to be realigned.  They are .005 microns out of sync.

CTO Horn says:
CO: Weapons ready, ::presses a few buttons::

CNS Janan says:
::raises eye brow:: XO: Seems we have a challenge.

XO Starks says:
CO:...it's my opinion to gain landing access from both races by suggesting to each that we are investigating the other race for illegal weapons

CTO Horn says:
CO: Shields ready

CTO Horn says:
CO: Engines and all vital systems at 100%, Sir

EO Mo`Bri says:
<Ens. Rilley>: EO:  Yes sir I am on it.

XO Starks says:
:: taps PADD :: CNS: now I just found out that the Gor have started warp test

CMO Jayden says:
:: takes the PADD with her, and proceeds to the bridge ::

CO von Krieg says:
::sits back::CTO: Excellent. I appreciate your attention to detail, Commander.

CNS Janan says:
::nods:: XO: Although if one or both of these races has illegal weapons they arenot likely to respond well to your request.

CTO Horn says:
CO: Thank you sir

CNS Janan says:
XO: Warp testing, through their own technology or that of another race?

XO Starks says:
CNS: I'm not saying they COULDN'T have warp test yet....but it's highly suspicious

XO Starks says:
CNS: we have to make sure that the GOR think we are ONLY investigating the Faxian and Vise versa

CTO Horn says:
::Feels a little better with the compliment and continues with her scans::

CNS Janan says:
::nods:: XO: Agreed.

CMO Jayden says:
:: with her head still down, she enters the bridge, and looks up to find an open seat ::

CO von Krieg says:
::turns his head to acknowledge the Doctor::

XO Starks says:
CNS: I'll contact the Gor president and you should contact the Faxian regent as soon as possible. we'll need Away team access and of course permission to scan the planet from orbit

Host John A says:
ACTION: The little ship slips into the Gorfax system, only 5 minutes from standard orbit

CNS Janan says:
::smiles:: XO: I'll see what I can do.

XO Starks says:
CNS: I think with the warp and antimatter weapons test that the Gor are our prime suspect. You shouldn't have much trouble with the Faxian regent as he no doubt has had intelligence about the test himself

CO von Krieg says:
CTO: Commander, you have the bridge. CMO: Please walk with me. ::gets up from the hard chair::

EO Mo`Bri says:
Ens. Rilley: Very good Ensign.

CTO Horn says:
CO: Aye Sir

CMO Jayden says:
:: nods in the direction of the Captain, takes a seat, and brings up her PADD information on the console in front of her, and continues  ::

CNS Janan says:
XO: Agreed the Regent could be quite useful to our proceedings if he is kind enough to cooperate.

CO von Krieg says:
::proceeds towards the exit::

CO von Krieg says:
CMO: Doctor...

XO Starks says:
CNS: don't forget that his forces are still suspects, even if not likely. Volunteer the warp test information we have. He probably won't volunteer that he knows and will most likely pretend to be shocked

CMO Jayden says:
CO: Captain Von Krieg, what can I do for you?

XO Starks says:
CNS:...and then offer his full support in our investigation.  :grins::

CO von Krieg says:
::moves through a hatchway:: CMO: I have reviewed portions of your report, Dr. Have you referred these to Starfleet Medical.

CNS Janan says:
XO: We can but hope. They would only benefit from our investigations.

XO Starks says:
CNS: indeed. I'll leave you to your work. I'll be contacting the Gor in my quarters if you need me

CTO Horn says:
::Getting frustrated with this quietness. whishes something would happen::

CNS Janan says:
::nods:: XO: Yes sir, Thank you, I shall contact the Regent.

XO Starks says:
::nods with a smile to the CNS:: CNS: I have the utmost confidence in you

XO Starks says:
:: leaves quarters ::

CO von Krieg says:
::stops and waits by an EPS junction::

CMO Jayden says:
:: walks with the Captain ::  CO: Yes, sir, my reports have been sent to Starfleet Medical.

XO Starks says:
:: enters personal quarters and sits at work table ::

Host John A says:
ACTION: SRS shows anti-matter explosions in the eastern half of the continent.

CO von Krieg says:
::let's a sigh slip:: CMO: I understand. What is your analysis of Byron von Krieg?

CNS Janan says:
::blinks, she never imagined the XO would ever said that to her, sit down at the desk::

CTO Horn says:
::Notices unusually power signatures from the planet and starts a deeper scan::

XO Starks says:
Computer: open a channel to the Gor Presidents office, priority one Starfleet

CTO Horn says:
*CO*: Anti-matter weapons detected on the planet

CO von Krieg says:
*CTO*: Begin scans for yield and methods of deployment. Out.

CTO Horn says:
*CO*: Aye sir

CTO Horn says:
::begins scanning the surface for weapons::

CNS Janan says:
::her eyes skim over the information the XO gave her::

XO Starks says:
:: going over PADD as waiting to get a response from computer's hail ::

CMO Jayden says:
CO: I was hoping you would have valuable information regarding him for me, sir.  Did you receive a copy of my reports as well?

CNS Janan says:
Computer: Please open a channel to the Faxian Regent.

Host Gor_capitol says:
COM: Pharaoh: Federation Ship, This is the Chancellors office,  What do you want?

CNS Janan says:
::Adds:: Computer: Priority one

CTO Horn says:
*CO*: Scans complete. The weapons are consistent with the type of weapons used by the New Prussian Military

XO Starks says:
*COM* Gor: Greetings this is the USS Pharaoh. we are on a mission from Starfleet command to your world. We have some evidence that off world weapons MAY be getting smuggled to the Faxian Military. We would like your governments permission to conduct an investigation

Host Gor_capitol says:
ACTION: From a hidden site, just west of the "narrows" guided missiles streak towards the Pharaoh.

CTO Horn says:
::Her board lights up and notices missile approaching::

CTO Horn says:
ALL: Red Alert ::Raises shields and bring weapons on line::

XO Starks says:
:: hears Red alert :: *Bridge* report!

CO von Krieg says:
*CTO*: Understood, Commander. Place us in a secure orbit around the planet.

CTO Horn says:
::Targets missile and fires a single shot at the missiles, when weapons are up::

CO von Krieg says:
CMO: This will have to wait, Doctor. ::sprints back to the bridge::

CTO Horn says:
*XO*: Missiles have been fired from the surface targeting the ship

Host Gor_capitol says:
COM: Pharaoh: I'll have to put your request to the senate, the Chancellor has called a session tomorrow morning. I'll present your request then.

CMO Jayden says:
CO: Yes, sir.

CTO Horn says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers

XO Starks says:
*COM* Gor: we are being fired upon as I speak sir from the western front. Please hold your fire

CO von Krieg says:
::hurtles through the corridors::

CTO Horn says:
::Keeps firing at the missiles until they are all destroyed::

Host Gor_capitol says:
ACTION: 8  more warheads rise from the planet to ward off the Defiant class ship

CNS Janan says:
::glances around:: *XO*: Shall I make my way to the bridge or continue to attempt to contact the Faxians?

CO von Krieg says:
::enters the bridge::CTO: Report!

XO Starks says:
*CNS* continue your communication

CNS Janan says:
::paces around the desk, anxiously::

CTO Horn says:
CO: Missiles launched from the surface, targeting the ship. Attempting to destroy missiles before they hit

Host Gor_capitol says:
COM: Pharaoh: We have no record of weapons fire... you must be mistaken. Contact us tomorrow. Chancellors office out!

XO Starks says:
*CNS* don't worry Alex can outshoot anything Gorfax can throw at us

XO Starks says:
:: hits desk :: Self: damn

CNS Janan says:
::her voice does not sound as confident:: *XO*: Aye Sir.

CO von Krieg says:
CTO: Detonate those weapons outside their atmosphere. We don’t want to create a hazard for them.

XO Starks says:
*CO* sir the Gor are brushing us off, I suggest we pull back to the moon's orbit 

CTO Horn says:
::Continues firing::

CNS Janan says:
Self: I hope he is right, Alex did out shot the Admiral.

XO Starks says:
:: leaves quarters for bridge ::

CO von Krieg says:
*XO* Thank you, First.

Host Gor_capitol says:
ACTION: One by one the Pharaoh guns eliminate the threat, till it is gone.

CTO Horn says:
CO: All missiles neutralized

XO Starks says:
:: enter's bridge :: CO: sir the Gor are as friendly as ever but they deny any weapons fire

XO Starks says:
CO: our diplomatic hopes ride on Janan's comm to the Faxians

CNS Janan says:
::thinks please is not working:: Computer: Okay I would like a channel opened to the Faxian Regent now please priority one.

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Move us out of weapons range, but keep us in orbit. CTO: Maintain Yellow Alert.

CTO Horn says:
CO: That is a possibility. If the Gor have Anti-matter weapons they would of used them on us and not the Cobalt weapons that were fired

CNS Janan says:
Self: And if it can't do that it better have a great excuse.

CTO Horn says:
CO: Aye sir, Standing down from Red Alert ::pushes her buttons and brings ship to Yellow Alert::

CO von Krieg says:
XO: I would have guessed that. If you have the upper hand, why negotiate for peace?

CNS Janan says:
::still pacing around the desk, she pulls at her collar again:: 

XO Starks says:
CO: the counselor should be in touch with the Faxian regent's office as we speak

Host Gor_capitol says:
ACTION: A reluctant voice answers from the Faxian camp

CO von Krieg says:
XO: That may be our only hope to resolve this peacefully. What did you think of my brother from your short meeting.

XO Starks says:
:: stiffens a bit :: CO:.......arrogant, and he didn't think much of me

CO von Krieg says:
::frowns::XO: First, that is his opinion of everyone...even me.

CO von Krieg says:
XO: Do you have brothers?

CNS Janan says:
COM: Faxian Regent: I am Lt Karida Janan from the USS Pharaoh, Starfleet have information that leads them to believe weapons have been smuggled onto your planet by the Gor military. we are seeking your assistance in our investigations.

Host Faxians says:
COM: Pharaoh: Our prophesies said a savior from the sky would come in are darkest hour, surely you are the one?!?!

XO Starks says:
CO: no sir I don't

Host Faxians says:
COM: Pharaoh: We welcome you honored deities! Come to us!

CNS Janan says:
::smiles:: COM: Faxians: I would not like to suggest we are here for any reason other than this investigation, though we would appreciate it if you are able to assist us as it may be in both our interests to cooperate with each other.

CTO Horn says:
::Continues to scan while listening to the conversation between the CO and XO::

CO von Krieg says:
XO: Brothers can be cruel. My brother is...gifted. His cruelty and arrogance is bred from that.

XO Starks says:
CO: his arrogance is apparant. his cruelty is yet to be seen sir. I hope that we don’t have the opportunity to see it

CNS Janan says:
COM: Faxian: Thank you, I look forward to meeting with you. I shall contact you shortly.

Host Faxians says:
COM: Pharaoh: Come to us Janan the Savior! We hope our worship appeases you!

CO von Krieg says:
::motions to the long scar on his left cheek:: I see it every day. He will underestimate us. That will be his downfall.

XO Starks says:
:: nods at CO ::

CNS Janan says:
::nods and closes the channel before she talks herself into more trouble:: *XO*: Apart from the fact that we have to talk the faxians out of believing we are their saviors, I think we can count on their support.

XO Starks says:
*CNS* well done. I know you had it in you Counselor

Host Faxians says:
******** Pause Mission ********