"Diplomacy is always the best option????" 

The Pharaoh has sent a shuttlecraft to Dozaria III to speak with the representatives of the planet. Celebrations on the planet have taken the shuttle crew and the Pharaoh crew by surprise.   Hopefully the rest of the visit will be less stressful...

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Host CO_Sacul says:
:: paces the bridge ::
CTO_Quchant says:
@::gathering supplies for the away team::
CMO_Balena says:
@::watches their approach through the front window::
XO_Santiago says:
::slips out of sickbay... walking quietly she moves like a ghost along the hallway.::
CTO_Quchant says:
@All: Best faces please
OPS_Sanford says:
::Spots Commander Santiago heading towards the turbolift.::  XO:  Hello Commander.
Host Gilles says:
@ ACTION: A lone man walks up to the shuttlecraft`s landing site... he seems to be stuffing his shirt in his pants try to make himself presentable.
XO_Santiago says:
OPS:  Hello Cmdr...  ::gives a fake smile.::
XO_Santiago says:
Ops:  How are  you doing today?
FCO_Hawkes says:
@looks over the shuttle crew and smiles
CMO_Balena says:
@::straights his uniform and turns is chair toward the rear hatch::
OPS_Sanford says:
XO:  Better..  ::Grumbles about voles on the ship.::
CTO_Quchant says:
@::gets up and stands in front of the door::
CTO_Quchant says:
@AT: Ready?
XO_Santiago says:
::Arrives at the TL.::  OPS:  Heading for the bridge?  I’ll ride with you.
Host Rep_Donner says:
@ ::mumbles:: Self: Dawn... why dawn.... no... they couldn’t arrive 4 hours from now....  ::mumbles::
CMO_Balena says:
@::moves to the door and waits for the CTO to open it:: CTO: Ready when you are sir
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::checks monitors::  ALL:  Atmospherics check out.
CEO_Rydyll says:
::leaves her quarters/office and heads to the bridge::
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: not happy about staying on the ship, but, is dealing with it. ::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods.::  XO:  Yes ma'am.
XO_Santiago says:
 XO:  I hope you got that vole Cmdr....
CTO_Quchant says:
@::thankful the CO listened for once::
OPS_Sanford says:
XO:  We got it.  The question now is if there's more on the ship.
CTO_Quchant says:
@CMO: Remind me to talk to you about the CO's psych exam
CTO_Quchant says:
@::punches the button to open the hatch::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::enters the bridge and heads to the Engineering console::
Host Rep_Donner says:
@ ::stands at the shuttle door waiting::
TO_McClane says:
::Continues to run scans of the ship looking for more Voles::
CMO_Balena says:
@CTO: Aye sir, looks like you’re not the only one
XO_Santiago says:
XO:  You'll probably find a nest of them.  Where there is one there are more.  ::Steps inside the TL::  Computer:  Bridge.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::looks out through the open hatch::
CTO_Quchant says:
@::looks at the gentleman standing outside::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::activates the console and runs a check on the engines::
CTO_Quchant says:
@Man: Hello...We're from the USS Pharaoh
OPS_Sanford says:
::Waits alongside the Commander in the Turbolift.::  XO:  Would you like Lieutenant Rydyll and me to search the ship?
Host Rep_Donner says:
@ ::exhales and takes a deep breath and smiles:: CTO: Representative Donner... I am here to welcome you on behalf of the free people of Dazaria.
CMO_Balena says:
@::waits for his superior officers step of and then he follows::
XO_Santiago says:
::Feels the TL stop.:: OPS:  Looks like we made to the bridge.  Hmmmm ::looks at him::  Yes please...::Winces a bit.:: You know if they get into the circuit boards they will either eat through them or get fried... cooked vole stinks.  ::winks at him.::
XO_Santiago says:
::Steps onto the bridge and looks around for the Capt::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Smiles at the Commander.::  XO:  Yes it does.  ::Sees Lieutenant Rydyll and walks over to her.::  CEO:  Hello again Lieutenant.
CTO_Quchant says:
@Donner: I'm Commander Quchant, this is Lt Balena and Commander Hawkes
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: looks up when the XO enter ::
CMO_Balena says:
@::nods his head at Donner when his name is said::
Host CO_Sacul says:
XO:  Feeling better Commander?
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::sticks close to Balena and Quchant::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::nods at the positive result from the engine room::
CTO_Quchant says:
@::steps out of the shuttle in front of the Representative::
CMO_Balena says:
@Donner: It's an honour sir
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Ahhh there your.  Looks like I'm reporting back to duty again.  ::Sighs:: I'm just so sorry Sir, I should be on the planet.  ::Weakly smiles::  Yes I do.   ::Takes her seat.::  Thanks for asking.  So what is up?
Host Rep_Donner says:
@ ::nods to everyone:: All: Welcome.... you have come at the most.... festive times... the planet... ::chuckles:: Well... the planet has been on a week long party... and still going strong.
CTO_Quchant says:
@Donner: Yes...we..er..encountered some of your festivities on the approach
CEO_Rydyll says:
OPS: Hello, Sir.
Host CO_Sacul says:
XO:  Other than a vole and the shuttle intercepting some fireworks......not much.
Host CO_Sacul says:
XO:  And we still haven't heard from either Starfleet or the Ambassador.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::looks around, sees a few revellers in varying states of sobriety:: 
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Ma'am. Sorry for letting you down.. I told ya I was a bad choice for XXO.
CMO_Balena says:
@::looks around at the city as he steps out of the shuttle::
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Not good.  Chances of our communications getting jammed or intercepted?
OPS_Sanford says:
CEO:  Commander Santiago seems to think that there may be more voles on the ship.  We should investigate the matter.
CEO_Rydyll says:
OPS: I was about to begin and internal sweep of the ship.
CTO_Quchant says:
@Donner: Should we go to your office?
CEO_Rydyll says:
::runs the sweep one deck at a time searching for any life form smaller than 1 meter::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods and watches along with the Chief Engineer.::
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Capt?
Host Rep_Donner says:
@ CTO: Really?   Spectacular ! Spectacular !  Please... follow me...   The President will want to see you...but.... try not to talk too loud... he is quite... what is your expression...  hung under?
Host CO_Sacul says:
XO:  I don't think so, but, it'd be a good plan to check.
CMO_Balena says:
@Donner: Over, hung over
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::mouths the words "hung over" to the CMO, and smiles::
CTO_Quchant says:
@Donner: I believe you are meaning "hung over".  I think we could do something about that.  ::nods to the CMO::
Host CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Check to see if our communications have been blocked or jammed.
XO_Santiago says:
::nods:: CO:  I'll have ops get on it then.  ::Pauses a moment::  Is there something wrong?:
CMO_Balena says:
::goes back into the shuttle and grabs his med kit::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Looks up to the Captain.::  CO:  Yes Captain.  ::Moves over to his station and checks the communications.::
Host CO_Sacul says:
XO  No, not at all.  Why?
Host Rep_Donner says:
@ ::smiles:: CTO: Splendid... splendid... you must partake if you have the time too gentlemen. All the fun... no consequences... joy.
CTO_Quchant says:
@::follows Donner::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::turns to the rest of the bridge:: CO: With the exception of Commander Santiago's child, there are no life forms on this ship small enough to be a vole.
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  You just seem a little off is all.... ::Looks at the screen::
CEO_Rydyll says:
CO: It appears the one who enjoyed Commander Sanford was the only one on board.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::keys in the shuttle security system and follows::
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  One moment.
CMO_Balena says:
@::looks at the AT following Donner and quickly catches up::
XO_Santiago says:
COM:CTO:  Cmdr Quchant, this is Santiago. Statuws report?
Host CO_Sacul says:
XO:  Perhaps I am a bit distracted.
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Anything I can help with?
Host Rep_Donner says:
@ ACTION: As the away team head into the offices the early morning calm traffic begins. They notice a few unconscious bodies in the bushes here and there... surrounded by lots of bottles.
CMO_Balena says:
@::hears the XO message:: Self: Statuws? What the heck did they give her?
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: shakes her head ::  XO:  No, I wish there were, but, I'll just have to work it out.
CTO_Quchant says:
@*XO*: We have met with Representative Donner...and are proceeding to his office to talk.  Are you sure you're ok...you sound....woozy
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CMO:  Wow, these guys went all out with the partying.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Turns towards the Captain and First Officer.::  CO:  All communications are normal at this time, Captain.
CEO_Rydyll says:
::turns away from the CO and goes back to her work::
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: nods at OPS :: OPS: Understood Mister Sanford.
XO_Santiago says:
*CTO*:  I must admit I am a little bit.  I'm slightly allergic to one of the drugs I was given.  The medic on duty didn't check my charts.  Balena and I will have a little chat when he gets back or I'm going to voodoo that medic's butt.
TO_McClane says:
CO/XO: No change in the posture of the blockade ships.
Host CO_Sacul says:
CEO:  Thank you Chief.  I would hate for any more of those things to show up.
CMO_Balena says:
@::looks are bodies lying around:: FCO: Yes I feel bad just living all of them just lying around. Yet it reminds me of what a lot of Bajorns did when the Cardassians left
CTO_Quchant says:
@*XO*: I would advise taking some time to rest to be with your child then.
Host CO_Sacul says:
TO:  Keep an eye on it.
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  As would I.  There's only so much a man can take to that area of the body.
TO_McClane says:
CO: Aye.
XO_Santiago says:
*CTO*:  I'd love to but...::Sighs::  unfortunately the Capt is a bit off at the moment.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CMO:   Somehow, I don't think the circumstances we're as festive as they seem here.
XO_Santiago says:
*CTO*:  I think I should be on the bridge.
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: tries not to chuckle ::
Host Rep_Donner says:
@ ::tries to pretend like he is not listening to every word::
CTO_Quchant says:
@*XO*: If you are not on top of your game, you have a duty to be resting.  Would you like me to inform the captain of you taking some time to rest?
CMO_Balena says:
@FCO: Not quiet
XO_Santiago says:
::Chuckles a bit.:: *CTO*:  I think she can hear you just fine since she is sitting beside me.  I'll be fine Cmdr.  I can see why my sister just adores you.
CEO_Rydyll says:
::finishes what she was doing:: CO: Captain, permission to return to Engineering.
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: smiles at the XO :: XO:  And if you need time to rest, I'm certain I can handle the bridge just fine thanks....I've been doing it for quite some time now.
CTO_Quchant says:
@*XO*: erm...well...I guess you could hear me blushing about now.  I will leave it to your discretion.  However...consider this ...good advice
Host CO_Sacul says:
CEO: Permission granted Chief.
XO_Santiago says:
::Smiles:: CO:  I know you can, but I think we maybe two peas in a pod.;
CEO_Rydyll says:
::nods and leaves the bridge::
XO_Santiago says:
*CTO:  I'll keep that in mind Quchy...  I think that is what Lorey calls you.
XO_Santiago says:
*CTO*:  Santiago out.
Host Rep_Donner says:
@ ::smiles:: CTO: Your mate? 
CMO_Balena says:
@FCO: How about the Federations victory over the Dominion. Is that more like it?
Host Rep_Donner says:
ACTION: The turbolift makes odd "clunk clunk clink" noises as it descends.
Host CO_Sacul says:
XO:  It's not my body that needs the rest though Number One.  I just can't figure this out.  According to Starfleet, we were to ascertain the political situation here and then we find a blockade and there is a party going on the planet.  This smells fishy.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CMO:  Are you kidding?  I think I partied for a week straight after the war.  One of those "glad to be alive" things.
CTO_Quchant says:
@Donner: No...my superior...she has just had a child and things she is trying to over do things
CEO_Rydyll says:
::enters Engineering::
XO_Santiago says:
CO: Of that we both agree on.  I suspect we are being played or.... they maybe so drunk down there they don't realize what is going on in space.... ::Pauses a moment.::  Or don't care.  They may not consider this blockade a threat.  They may have something up their sleeves.
CTO_Quchant says:
@Donner: Speaking of over doing things....it seems that from what we've seen...your cause for celebration was accepted by the masses
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Hidden weapon or something?
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: nods :: XO:  That is why I appear a bit distracted.
CMO_Balena says:
@FCO: I know the feeling I was at the academy when Earth was bombed. When we won my closet was full of empty Kanar bottles
Host Rep_Donner says:
@ ::nods:: CTO: Oh... absolutely... ::grins:: some more than others... one night there was this woman and........ Ummm :: shakes head:: Never mind.... Come... the President should have had his stimulant by now. 
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CMO:  Kanar?  You actually drink that swill?  ::smiles::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Watches the communications channels to see if he can pick up anything.::
CEO_Rydyll says:
EO_Jo: Okay, where are the results for your tests?
CTO_Quchant says:
@Donner: Yes...we would like to talk to your president at length
CEO_Rydyll says:
<EO_Jo> CEO: I left them up on that console for you to view, Ma'am.
CEO_Rydyll says:
EO_Jo: Good, I want two drills planned for Engineering only.  It's too quiet.  People will get soft.
CMO_Balena says:
@::looks at him with an odd look:: FCO: Only the best for me
Host Rep_Donner says:
@ ::opens the doors:: President: Mr President... representative from the Federation have arrived. 
Host President_Plkon says:
@ ::holds his head in his hand then moans then waves them in with the other:: Donner: Enter.
CEO_Rydyll says:
<EO_Jo> CEO: Yes, Ma'am.  I'll see what I can do.
CTO_Quchant says:
@Pres: Mr. President, I am Commander Quchant of the Federation Starship USS Pharaoh.  This is Lt. Balena and Commander Hawkes
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::enters with the others, nods to the president::
Host President_Plkon says:
@ ::stands:: All: I am pleased to see you here... tho... it is my errors to have partaken for so long in the festivities...   ::waves them to some chairs:: Sit !
CMO_Balena says:
@::bows his head again as his name is said::
CTO_Quchant says:
@Pres: Lt. Balena is our Chief Medic...he can give you something to ...alleviate the symptoms
OPS_Sanford says:
::Keeps an eye on the sensors and communications.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CMO:  Hair of the dog.  ::motions to the president::
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: continues to pace the bridge ::
Host President_Plkon says:
@ ::shakes head:: All: Thank you... no.... cure me... and I shall most certainly go and  try the festivities again.
CMO_Balena says:
@::moves over to a seat:: FCO: Excuse me?
Host President_Plkon says:
@ :: looks around:: All: Did you bring some trained animal with you?
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CMO:  And Stat.  ::motions to the president::
CMO_Balena says:
@::looks over at the President::
CTO_Quchant says:
@Pres: It is a colloquialism referring to a remedy for your headache
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::smiles at the CMO and waves him off to forget about it::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::reads the report closes it::
CMO_Balena says:
@Self: Must me a human thing
Host President_Plkon says:
@ CTO: Fine... this translator... sometimes needs adjustment... at any rate. We have a blockade out there... yet you are here... how did you manage this?
OPS_Sanford says:
::Turns and sees the Captain pacing.::  CO:  I'm sure everything will be fine Captain.
CTO_Quchant says:
@Pres: They did not seem to bother our shuttle.  May I ask you about your ..electoral process
Host CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  I'm sure it will be.  I just have a funny feeling about this.
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Capt, there is not much we can do right now...maybe a nice cup of herbal tea?
CEO_Rydyll says:
::turns back to the room:: All: I want all Engineers at the table in two minutes.
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: looks at Santiago :: XO:  Perhaps.
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Grandma always says, tea will solve all your problems.. I think she is wrong.  Poker is the way to go but I don't think a rousing game of poker is the way to go at this point.  
Host President_Plkon says:
@CTO: Our el... Oh.. yes... Ummm... we set up ballot boxes in various areas.... we even had representatives from both issues counting the ballots... we posted the results on the Planetary Network ... then... the festivities.
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: chuckles at Santiago :: XO:  You're right about that.
Host President_Plkon says:
@ ::shrugs:: CTO: And here I am... 
XO_Santiago says:
::Chuckles::  CO:  You play Ma'am?
Host President_Plkon says:
@ CTO: I have a request ... if I may?
CTO_Quchant says:
@Pres: I see......yes certainly
Host CO_Sacul says:
XO:  I've been known to....frequently.  :: chuckles ::
CMO_Balena says:
@FCO: Sounds like a normal election process
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CMO:  Except the "festivities".  ::shrugs::
XO_Santiago says:
::Grins::  CO:  It seems we have something in common.  If you got some latinum I can win, I think we should set up a game.
Host CO_Sacul says:
XO:  You're on.
CMO_Balena says:
@FCO: Maybe we should add it
CEO_Rydyll says:
All EOs: Things are running smoothly down here.  For that I am proud.  There has been a lack of ideas for improvement, for that I want you working harder.
Host President_Plkon says:
@ ::clears throat:: CTO: As duly elected official of Dozaria , I make a request to join the Federation... and I request that you remove the blockade... as soon as possible. ::exhales::
Host CO_Sacul says:
XO:  I think I’ll have that tea now.  I'll be in my ready room.  If you need to go and rest, you should do so.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CMO:  I'd vote for it.  
Host President_Plkon says:
@ CTO: So... how soon?  ::clasps hands and looks::
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  I'll set it up then.  5 bars of latinum minimum buy in.
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: nods :: XO:  You do that.
CTO_Quchant says:
@Pres: Well....there are a number of procedures that have to be observed...as in an election...to ensure that the acceptance of a new member planet is done with due care and attention
CMO_Balena says:
@:smiles at the FCO::
Host President_Plkon says:
@::nods:: CTO: Of course.... how soon?
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  I'll get my hands on Cmdr Quchant also.  My sister Lorey says he cheats but plays a good game. 
Host CO_Sacul says:
XO:  Sounds like a plan.  You have the bridge.   ::walks to her ready room and gets the tea from the replicator ::
CEO_Rydyll says:
All EOs: You will use the rest of this shift to go through all of the specifications for this ship.  I want a minimum of two ideas for improvement on my desk by 0800 tomorrow morning.  I will tell the next shift the same thing.
Host President_Plkon says:
ACTION: The replicator gives the Captain a cup of molasses.
XO_Santiago says:
::talks to empty space.::  Outloud:  Huh...not even a goodby.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Can't help but smile at the Captain and First Officer.::
CTO_Quchant says:
@Pres: Well...one of the things that initially has to be done is to ensure that the current government has been elected appropriately.  May we see your election records?
XO_Santiago says:
*CTO:  Cmdr Quchant, this is Cmdr Santiago... please come in.
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: looks at the cup :: Self:  What the.....???
CTO_Quchant says:
@Pres: I'm sorry...excuse me one moment
CTO_Quchant says:
@::gets up and steps away::
CTO_Quchant says:
@*XO*: Yes ma'am
Host President_Plkon says:
@::nods:: CTO: Of course...  Donner has been director of elections and keeping records....   then?  Donner: Donner ! ::cringes at his own loud voice::  See that they have all the records....    CTO: Next?
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: dips her finger in the stuff and smells it then taste it making a face :: Self:  uuuggghhh.  That's just too sweet.
Host CO_Sacul says:
*CEO*  Chief, I have a problem with my replicator.
Host President_Plkon says:
@ ::waits::
XO_Santiago says:
*CTO*  The hair on the back of my neck is standing up.  Is there anything out of place down there?
CEO_Rydyll says:
::looks around and sees nobody has any questions:: EOs: You are dismissed.  I look forward to reading your ideas.
CEO_Rydyll says:
*CO*: What sort of problem, Captain?
Host CO_Sacul says:
*CEO*  I ordered herbal tea and got this thick, black, sticky, sweet......stuff.
CTO_Quchant says:
@*XO*: As our friend Pinocchio would say...everything is proceeding as expected.  Quchant out
CEO_Rydyll says:
*CO*: I will be right up.
CTO_Quchant says:
@::steps back to the President::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::grabs a tool kit and heads out of Engineering::
Host CO_Sacul says:
*CEO*  Thank  you
XO_Santiago says:
::raises her eyebrows.::  Self:  Interesting reference.
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: places the cup back in the replicator and sighs :: Self:  So much for my tea.
XO_Santiago says:
::taps her combadge.::  CO:  Capt., I got a status report from Cmdr Quchant.  He says Pinocchio says everything is proceeding as expected.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Continues to keep an eye on the comm channels.::
CTO_Quchant says:
@Pres: We will need some time to review your records and submit your application for membership
TO_McClane says:
::continues to monitor the ships in the blockade::
XO_Santiago says:
::Hopes the Capt knows who Pinocchio was.::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::steps into the mess hall and orders the Captain a cup of herbal tea from the replicator there::
Host CO_Sacul says:
*XO*  Understood Commander.
Host President_Plkon says:
@ CTO: Of course... but the blockade must come down as soon as possible.
Host President_Plkon says:
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