Host Menarti says:
USS Paula Greene, Stardate 10602.06
Host Menarti says:
The crew of the Paula Greene is currently in the Anarchion system, trying to arrange the release of the Federation embassy staff to Anarchion IV after a rather sudden revolution.  Commander Ray is leading an Away Team to the planet to meet with the revolt's leader.
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CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@::gets up from his chair and stretches a bit::  CEO:  Did I mention to you already that I really hate this waiting!  ::grins::
Host Menarti says:
XO: We would like to believe your words, but how are we to know if they are true?
CEO_Bishara says:
@::sitting a bit uneasy::
FCO_Shilos says:
::standing with her arms folded behind, and to the right of the XO looking ominous::
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Yes you have sir several times infact and I am beginning to agree sir.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: You also give your word and you also take prisoner our Federation  members, do you not?
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  I take it nothing unusual happening with those ships out there.
Host Menarti says:
XO: Would you have done otherwise?  We have an old saying, nearly as old as our people, "My enemies friend should not be harmed, but he should be watched closely."  The way it looked, your people were supporting the Artek clan and their despotism.  In fact, I have nothing but words to say that is not still so.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Not that I can detect but I am scanning continuously.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Sir the ships are just staying put for now.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: Well said.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
::whispers:: FCO: report this to the CEO.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  Good.  Then so will we for now.
Host Menarti says:
XO: How long have your people been traveling the stars?
FCO_Shilos says:
::steps away from the table and turns away::*CO* Shilos to McAllister.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@*FCO*:  Go ahead.
FCO_Shilos says:
*CO* Just wanted to report that from my point of view we are still going around in circles down here.  I'm going to leave the comm channel open so that you can listen in.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: for The human population hundreds of years.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@*FCO*:  Understood.  Are the talks that delicate where it is taking so long?
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XO: And in that time, have your people ever been told something by another power in an attempt to trick you into letting your guard down?  How do we know your words are not such a ploy against us?
FCO_Shilos says:
*CO* I'm much more used to negotiating with firepower, sir, couldn't tell you why they are taking so long.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@*FCO*:  See if you can nonchalantly put a fire under the Commander to speed things up.  ::grins to himself::
FCO_Shilos says:
*CO* Literally or figuratively, sir?
Host Menarti says:
<Amb T'Reks> XO: I think what he's asking for is some show of trust, something to show him that we, as a people, are true to our word.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@::chuckles::  *FCO*:  Figuratively, of course.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: in our history there have been several. And in that time we have tried to lean from  it.
FCO_Shilos says:
*CO* Naturally.  Shilos out.  ::turns back to the table without closing the channel::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  Well, listening to this could prove to be interesting.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Wonder what he meant by that?
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: What can we do to show our good faith?
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  I'm sorry...meant by what?
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XO: Perhaps a bit of assistance, some help to make our ship's safer if we choose to send out our own explorers.  Your ship appears to have very powerful energy shields, for instance.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@::turns to the CEO::  CEO:  He's kidding, right?
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Well sir I hope he does hurry up sir.  I don't like sitting here.  I hope this is concluded soon.  I don't like waiting to long.
FCO_Shilos says:
::stands slightly closer to the XO moving her hands in his field of vision trying to get his attention without drawing attention to herself::
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: I hope he is.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: I will have to clear that with my Captain. Can you please excuse me?
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XO: Very well, we will be waiting, obviously.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
:: walks behind a close by wall::
FCO_Shilos says:
::folds her arms and smiles at Menarti briefly than resumes looking ominous::
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
*CO* they are asking for as a show of good faith that we help them strengthen their shields for their space travel.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Sir I don't advise that.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@*XO*:  Commander, we are not in the business of negotiating a trade for hostages.  We will not get involved with their internal affairs......and will not give them an upper hand by supplying any advanced designs for them.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
*CO* Agreed.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
*CO* What can we give them, or should we beam up the hostages and turn about at high warp?
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Sir just had a thought.  We do have some engineering plans for an earlier, and I do mean an earlier version of shielding that we might let them have.  The ramifications should not be that damaging.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@*XO*:  You can return to them and tell them that they will receive nothing.  We have shown good faith by not just coming in and taking them ourselves.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  I'm sorry, but I will not allow us to give them anything that could aid in their civil war.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
*CO* Yes sir. XO out.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
:: returns to the menarti::
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: We will not give you anything, by coming here in person is our sign of good faith.
Host Menarti says:
XO: Very well, the Ambassador and his staff are free to go.  If your people weren't true to what they claimed to be, you may have given in, or threatened us for them.  Perhaps in the near future, our people can become closer.
FCO_Shilos says:
::pulls out her tricorder slowly and begins the remote pre-flight on the shuttle::
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Menarti: We thank you and we leave you in peace.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
FCO: lets head to the shuttle.
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XO: And in the hope of a better future.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  Lt., lock on to the embassy staff and beam them immediately to the Paula Greene.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Lock already established sir beaming them home now.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
*CO* we will return in the shuttle shortly.
FCO_Shilos says:
::starts towards the shuttle::
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Sir we are still not in range. I have a lock but it is not holding. We need to be closer sir.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  Understood Lt.  We'll have to make sure they make it to the shuttle and back here safely.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  Guess I wanted to make sure we got them before those people changed their minds!  ::grins::
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
:: Follows the FCO::
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Understood sir. It might be a tight fit though.
FCO_Shilos says:
::deactivates the security system as they approach the shuttle than opens the door remotely and climbs in heading for the pilots chair pressing buttons on her way up::
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  Well, I'm sure they'd rather be bunched up in a shuttle than being held captive down there.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
::Enters shuttle::
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Agreed.
FCO_Shilos says:
::Sits down and straps in:: ALL: Sit down and strap yourself in.  I hope you didn't eat a large lunch.
FCO_Shilos says:
XO: Pre-flight complete and ready to launch sir.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: I wish they would hurry.  I am uneasy about this.  It is taking longer than expected.
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<Anarchion Flight Control>  COM: FCO: You are given clearance to depart, flight path being transmitted now.  ::Flight path is transmitted to the shuttle.::
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Embassy:  Join us in the shuttle. We are out of transporter range.
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<Embassy Staff>  ::Enters the shuttle.::
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<Amb T'Reks> XO: Well done, Commander.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  Well, we do have our embassy staff and crew.  If they tried anything at this point, I would have to intervene.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
T'Reks: believe me it was a tight situation.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
FCO: Get us out of here.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Yes sir they do.
FCO_Shilos says:
T'Reks: Sit down and strap in unless you want to be flat against the back wall
Host Menarti says:
<Amb T’Reks> XO: But a good show, and good to see that holding to one's convictions can show their worth.  ::Straps in.::  FCO: Ready, Lieutenant.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@aFCO:  As soon as their shuttle is safely aboard the Paula Greene, set course and get us out of here.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@<aFCO> CO:  Aye sir!
XO LtCMDR Ray says:
T'Reks: You are welcome.
FCO_Shilos says:
::eases the shuttle up off the ground slowly to the ten meter mark than punches it along a course close to the one transmitted to the shuttle::
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Action: The Menarti escort ships follow the shuttle, but make no threatening moves.  As the shuttle leaves the system, the fleet gives them a wide berth.
FCO_Shilos says:
::is disappointed that the Menarti ships are avoiding them as she wanted to fly close along one of those hulls.::
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Sir they are giving them a wide berth so I guess things are going smoothly for the most part.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@::nods::  CEO:  Lt., as soon as they signal, give them clearance and we'll get out of here.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Understood sir and glad to get out of here too.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
FCO: Steady as she goes.
FCO_Shilos says:
::sighs than rolls the small shuttle to invert the Paula Green's orientation:: Com: Paula Green: Shuttle craft requesting docking permission.  ::brings the shuttle along the bottom of the larger ship’s hull slowly losing speed::
CEO_Bishara says:
COM: Shuttle craft you have permission to dock.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
FCO: Bring her in.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Shuttle is entering the shuttle bay sir.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@CEO:  Acknowledged.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@aFCO:  Prepare to engage.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
@<aFCO> CO:  Aye sir, on your orders.
FCO_Shilos says:
::waits a count after the aft of the Paula Greene passes than presses forward on the stick 'dropping' the nose around and into line with the open shuttle bay doors than brings the shuttle into the bay firing braking thrusters hard to dump off speed.  She waits for the skids to hit the deck:: COM: Paula Green: Skids Down.
CEO_Bishara says:
@CO: Shuttle is down sir and in the bay.
XO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
FCO: Well done.
CEO_Bishara says:
*FCO*: Understood bridge out.
CO_Capt_McAllister says:
aFCO:  Engage!
Host Menarti says:
Action: The Paula Greene takes off back towards Earth and McKinley station.
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