Host Menarti says:
USS Paula Greene, Mission 6, Part 4
Host Menarti says:
The Crew of the Paula Greene are meeting with the leader of the new government after the coup on Anarchion, Menarti, in hopes of freeing the Federation Embassy staff.
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CEO_Bishara says:
@::at her station on the bridge::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@::gets up from his chair and stretches his arms a bit::
Host Menarti says:
AT: My Lieutenant is bringing your embassy staff.  If you do not wish to drink our toast, is there anything else you wish before they arrive?
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
:: follows suit and takes a drink::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  I don't know about you, but I hate just waiting.  ::walks over to the replicator::  Care for anything to drink?
CMO_Hayes says:
::sighs of relief as she sees the XO take a drink. Does the same::
Host Menarti says:
AT: Ah, my thanks.  You had me worried there for a bit that you did not trust us or our customs.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Sir I have a solid transporter lock on the AT, but the distance is too far, ship's at the edge of the system and not in orbit.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: And yes sir I hate the waiting game as well.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: we are just making sure the embassy crew is safe and unharmed
FCO_Shilos says:
::sitting in the pilots chair of the shuttle watching the compound's security personnel::
Host Menarti says:
::Nods.::  XO: I suppose that is a wise precaution.  ::Hears the door chime.::  Lt: Enter!
CMO_Hayes says:
::Smells the drink and takes a tiny sip::
Host Menarti says:
Action: The Embassy staff enters the room, looking to be in good health.  Ambassador T'Reks is at the head of the group.
CMO_Hayes says:
::finishes the drink:: XO: Sir? Do you want me to quickly check the health of the Embassy staff?
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
T'Reks: are you OK?
FCO_Shilos says:
::looks at her mission orders than sighs she steps out of the shuttle and locks it back up, she walks five meters away turns and activates the security system with her tricorder.  The shuttle chirps in acknowledgement, than falls silent.  She heads the direction that the XO and the rest of the team went  following the sound of their voices.::
Host Menarti says:
<T'Reks> XO: Yes Commander, we are fine.  A bit rattled by the shock of the situation, but our needs have been met and we've been well treated.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  You think if we tried to edge in closer, they'd object?
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Don't know sir I could try to get us a little closer but it might be pushing it a tad.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  Yes, you may be right.  We'll see how things progress down there before making the final choice of moving in.
Host Menarti says:
XO: Your Doctor is free to examine them.  We have not harmed them, we do not wish to provoke the Federation with an act of war.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
TReks: I am having my Chief Medical Officer scan you.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Agreed.
FCO_Shilos says:
::steps into the room eyeing the new personnel,  she quietly takes a position near the XO, Menarti's weapon at her hip, beside her phaser.::
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: nor do we wish to start one.
CEO_Bishara says:
@::maintains the ships position adjusting it now and again::
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
CMO: please do.
FCO_Shilos says:
::nods at the XO and says quietly:: XO: Shuttlecraft secured per mission orders, sir, nothing to report at this time.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: I could scoot around this large asteroid and inch a little closer if you want.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@::walks over to tactical and checks the status of weapons.....just to be prepared::
CMO_Hayes says:
XO: Aye, sir. ::opens her med kit and takes her tricorder and starts scanning the Ambassador first::
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
FCO: well done.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  Nah, let's just hold position here.  But what you can do, is plot a course if we need to bring the PG in to get our people out.
Host Menarti says:
XO: Our people have worked long and hard to prepare for this day, to achieve our independence from outside interference.  Your people have banded together into a union, but our people, our true people, want nothing of the sort.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: One step ahead of you sir.  Have it already worked out.  ::grins::
CEO_Bishara says:
@::hands fly over the board tapping the controls gently::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  Nice work.  Have you been up for a raise lately?  ::grins::
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Well was thinking about asking but nah.  ::grins::
CMO_Hayes says:
::scans the other members::
Host Menarti says:
<T'Reks> CMO: Thank you Doctor, I'm sorry, we haven't been introduced.  All: I am Ambassador T'Reks.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Sir you know there is another escape plot already in her besides mine.  I see the FCO has been doing his job.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: We have no wish to interfere with your culture. We had set up a separate Federation embassy here to study you.
CMO_Hayes says:
T'Reks: Extends a hand. Dr Hayes. I'm happy to report you are healthy sir. The others seem to be as well.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@::chuckles and shakes his head::  CEO:  Ms. Shilos is always at the top of her game.
CMO_Hayes says:
::returns next to the XO:: XO: They are all in good shape sir.
CEO_Bishara says:
<edit my statement to read her job>
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
CMO: anything?
Host Menarti says:
<T'Reks> Menarti: And the embassy was set up with the previous government.  And by OUR rules, we kept to ourselves and did not interfere with your planet's daily life.
CMO_Hayes says:
XO: As I've just said sir, quick scans reveal they are in good shape. I believe they were well treated as they have said.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: we have a Prime Directive that keeps us from interfering with your cultures regular lifestyle.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Sir you think we might run into a problem if we have to beam them out on the run?
FCO_Shilos says:
::stands with her hands at her sides watching the conversations silently, looking for all the world like a Tactical officer in red.::
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
CMO: thank you Lt.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@*FCO*:  Shilos, are you in a position to be able to give me an update as to what's going on?
Host Menarti says:
XO: You have what?  Why would a world limit itself like that?  What do you take us for?
CMO_Hayes says:
::nods as she puts the tricorder back in the med kit and closes it::
FCO_Shilos says:
::steps away from the table and turns around::*CO* I have to make it short.  Embassy personnel are in the room we are in, they appear to be healthy.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@*FCO*:  Well, that's good news to hear at least.  I understand about the privacy....just keep me updated when you can.
FCO_Shilos says:
*CO* Shilos out.  ::turns back to the table and resumes looking silently grim and foreboding, and paranoid::
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: Our crew of the embassy is all Federation members.
Host Menarti says:
XO: That is not what I mean, this "Prime Directive" you mention, it must be mere propaganda to lure in, or placate, the less intelligent masses.  We are not fools.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: nor do I take you for one.
Host Menarti says:
XO: Then tell me, what are, or were, your intentions for our world?  How did you plan on preparing us for your happy little empire?
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: It appears you are not quite ready for joining the Federation just yet. You must find that out yourself.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Sir this waiting is beginning to get a bit out of hand.  I am getting impatient for something to happen.
Host Menarti says:
XO: Humph, and who decides that?  Men like him?  ::Points to T'Reks.::  Or men like yourselves, men of the mighty Starfleet?
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  I know what you mean Lt.  But I guess nothing happening at the moment can be somewhat of a good thing........at least I hope!
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: True sir that is very true.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: the Federation Council.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
FCO: inform the Captain of our status
Host Menarti says:
<T'Reks> Menarti: He speaks the truth, and this is exactly what we told Artek XXXIII.  Over and over.
FCO_Shilos says:
XO: Yes sir.  Turns away from the table and takes a step into a corner.
Host Menarti says:
::Curses in an Anarchion dialect the Universal Translators don't know and can't translate.::  T'Reks: Do not mention his name!  Or any of the other Artek usurpers of the people's sovereignty!
FCO_Shilos says:
*CO* The XO has ordered me to report our status sir.  Commander Ray is in negotiations with Menarti, Ambassador T'Reks is assisting, or trying to.  The Lieutenant Hayes is watching, and I am providing intimidation where necessary.
FCO_Shilos says:
::pulls open her tricorder and checks the status of the shuttle craft::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@*FCO*:  Are the negotiations going smoothly?  Do we have any sort of a shot at getting our people out without a trial?
FCO_Shilos says:
*CO* I feel sure we can get them out without a trial if you are willing to risk some blood, however the negotiations continue on at slow pace.  My guess is that they are going poorly, however that is all it would be.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: If we were to take the crew of the embassy and leave you alone, would this be acceptable?
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@*FCO*:  I was really hoping for some better news.  For now, hold off on the bloodshed.  Let's see how far they want to take this.
FCO_Shilos says:
*CO* No one has approached the shuttle, so our departure is still possible.  I understand sir.  I won't start shooting people, yet.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: In any case I am ready for a fast transport and a quick silent get away.
CMO_Hayes says:
::patiently listens to the talks::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@::chuckles to himself as he hears Shilos' last word::
Host Menarti says:
XO: All we have so far is your word that their actions were so benign.  How do we know it's not just a trick to get your people out?
FCO_Shilos says:
::returns to the XO's side and resumes looking foreboding and blue::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  Keep the console warm......just in case!
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Sir if I keep it any warmer she will melt.  ::chuckles::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@::laughs::  CEO:  At least we have you here to fix it!
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: as you have said before that you will not try to trick us. and let us say at that we will not invoke a war.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Sir I am a regular fixer upper.  ::smiles::
Host Menarti says:
XO: We do not wish a war, but we also do not wish to give up our only protection.  What do we have as an assurance that once the staff is returned to you, that you will not open war upon our people?
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  I don't think I can fit that title in to your position, so we'll just stick with CEO.
CEO_Bishara says:
@::laughs::
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: You have our good will, and we will have our shields down.
Host Menarti says:
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