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Host Shann says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Mission summary >>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host Shann says:
A delegation has been selected to meet up with a warrior race for possible trade relations.  The delegation is to see to it that the negotiations go smoothly.

Host Shann says:
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TO_Senek says:
::Arrives to transporter room and steps on the transporter pad.::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Arrives in transporter room, looks around her.::

CSO_Sketek says:
::Arrives at the transporter room and steps on the transporter pad.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
*TO*: Turner to Senek.

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Walks down towards the TR.::

TO_Senek says:
*CO*: Yes sir?

FCO_Kalla says:
::Nods to TO.::

OPS_Criag says:
::Standing at the OPS panel on the Bridge.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
*TO*: Is everything prepared for our departure?

CNS_Clarke says:
::Arrives at the transporter room.::

TO_Senek says:
*CO*: Yes sir. The away team is waiting for you in the transporter room.

Host Captain_Turner says:
*TO*: On my way. Turner out.

OPS_Criag says:
::Enters the turbolift.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Finally approaches the TR then has a change of plans.::

OPS_Criag says:
::Exits and runs into the transporter room, brushing past Captain Turner.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Enters the TR.:: FCO: Commander. ::Nods.::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Nods.:: CO: Captain.

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Almost gets bumped by the on duty OPS assistant.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
OPS: Slow down, Lt.

FCO_Kalla says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the lt.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Shakes head.::

OPS_Criag says:
::Out of breath.:: CO: Sorry Sir, I was just notified of this mission and I had to run to get here.

Host Captain_Turner says:
FCO: Commander I think I'm going to sit this mission out. I want you to take the lead on this one.

TO_Senek says:
::Hears the captain and is surprised.::

FCO_Kalla says:
CO: Certainly, Captain.

CNS_Clarke says:
::Hears the CO and raises her eyebrow.::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Looks around at the team.:: All: Well, are we ALL ready? ::Looks at Criag.::

OPS_Criag says:
::Is a bit nervous as this is his first away mission.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Steps to the transporter controls.::

OPS_Criag says:
::Looks at the Commander and wonders if he's in trouble.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
FCO: Are you and your delegation ready?

FCO_Kalla says:
CO: Yes, sir, we are ready. Any last orders, sir?

TO_Senek says:
::Is ready to be beamed down.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
FCO: Just remember the sensitive nature of these negotiations and the prime directive and you'll do fine Commander. Ready to energize on your mark.

FCO_Kalla says:
CO: Energize, sir.

CNS_Clarke says:
::Waits to beam down, she is a little apprehensive.::

TO_Senek says:
::Materializes on the surface and takes a look around.::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Looks around to see who is there to meet them.::

Host K`Marata says:
ACTION:  A pair of male liaisons are waiting for the group.

CSO_Sketek says:
::Scans the surrounding environment for any environmental risks.::

OPS_Criag says:
::Gets a tingly feeling as he rematerializes::.

FCO_Kalla says:
::Steps forward to greet the two representatives.::

Host K`Marata says:
ACTION:  The CSO finds nothing that is environmentally dangerous.

CSO_Sketek says:
FCO: No environmental risks. Atmosphere within normal parameters, no harmful radiation or any other potential risks.

CNS_Clarke says:
::Looks around after rematerialising.::

OPS_Criag says:
::Surveys the surrounding area.::

TO_Senek says:
::Turns to the liaisons and waits for FCO to take initiative.::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Looks at the delegates and bows to them.:: Liaison: We come from the UFP: We are pleased to be here.

Host K`Marata says:
<L> All: Welcome... this way, please. Our negotiator is waiting for you. ::Partway bows::

FCO_Kalla says:
CSO: Thank you, Lieutenant.

FCO_Kalla says:
::Starts following the two liaisons and motions to the team to do likewise.::

TO_Senek says:
::Follows the liaisons.::

Host K`Marata says:
ACTION:  The Liaison waits for the team to follow.  The others wait to walk behind the group.::

CSO_Sketek says:
::Follows the rest of the away team.::

OPS_Criag says:
::Follows along with the team, while keeping an eye out:.:

CNS_Clarke says:
::Follows, whispers to OPS.:: OPS: I am still feeling a bit tired I have had very little sleep.

TO_Senek says:
::Stays close to FCO.::

Host K`Marata says:
ACTION as the team is led through the building they see tapestries and painting of warriors.

OPS_Criag says:
::Whispers back.:: CNS: That's ok, I'm feeling a bit nervous.

FCO_Kalla says:
::Looks about and makes a note to be very diplomatic in this alien environment.::

TO_Senek says:
::Looks at the walls and is disgusted.::

CSO_Sketek says:
::Feels like he is in a wrong place.::

Host K`Markora says:
::Cautiously watches the new visitors not even bothering to respond when they address him.::

CNS_Clarke says:
::Smiles at OPS as she follows looking at all the paintings.::

OPS_Criag says:
::Whispers to the CNS.:: CNS: So just stay close to me.

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Markora: Are you one of the negotiators?

CNS_Clarke says:
::Nods, sensing the apprehension from some of the away team.::

Host K`Marata says:
]ACTION the group is finally led to a large elaborate Room.  In the middle of the room is a large table, a man is standing on the other side waiting.

Host K`Markora says:
::Shakes head no at the FCO.::

Host K`Markora says:
::Still staying silent.::

Host K`Marata says:
All:  Who is the leader of this group.

FCO_Kalla says:
::Takes two steps forward.:: K'Marata: I am. Lieutenant Commander Kalla of the USS Andromeda. ::Bows.::

Host K`Markora says:
::Looks down on all the guests and realizes how small they are.::

OPS_Criag says:
::Taking in the breath-taking scenery.::

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Marata: And this is my team. ::Points to each in turn.;;

Host K`Marata says:
ACTION:  The group is led so that they are on the other side of the table from K'Marata.

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Marata: Counselor Clarke

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Marata: ...Chief science officer Sketek.

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Marata: ...Operations officer Criag

Host K`Marata says:
::Quickly withdraws a large vicious dagger.::

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Marata: ...and my Tactical officer Senek.

FCO_Kalla says:
::Ignores the dagger.::

TO_Senek says:
::Puts his hand to his phaser.::

CNS_Clarke says:
::Tries not to look shocked.::

OPS_Criag says:
::Self.:: Wow, keep your cool.

FCO_Kalla says:
::Looks sternly at TO.:: K'Marata: We are here as peaceful negotiators.

Host K`Marata says:
::Flips the dagger around.::

TO_Senek says:
::Takes the hand slowly away from the phaser.::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Looks direct at K'Marata.::

Host K`Marata says:
::The dagger lands in the palm of his hand, and he offers the dagger hilt first to Kalla.::

OPS_Criag says:
::Whispers to the CNS.:: CNS: I wasn't expecting that.

Host K`Markora says:
::Sees the TO's move for his phaser.::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Bows and takes the dagger..:: K'Marata: You honour me.

CNS_Clarke says:
::Smiles and tries not to let her guard down.::

Host K`Marata says:
K'Markora:  Take her companions away. Kalla and I must speak.  She has proved honorable and respectful.

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Marata: My race does not carry weapons so I will return this to you as you are a true warrior. ::Flips the dagger around and presents it back to K'Marata.::

Host K`Markora says:
::Steps behind OPS and the CNS and puts one hand on each of their shoulders forcing them out of the room.::

Host K`Markora says:
::Motions for the TO and CSO to follow.::

TO_Senek says:
::Gives an asking look to FCO.::

Host K`Marata says:
::Accepts the dagger.::  FCO:  Many warriors have drawn weapons and  panicked when a weapon is drawn.

OPS_Criag says:
::Kindly follows K'Markora's lead.::

CSO_Sketek says:
::Leaves the room.::

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Marata: Will you give me your word that nothing will happen to my people?

TO_Senek says:
::Leaves the room.::

CNS_Clarke says:
::Heads out of the room,  leaving the FCO.::

Host K`Marata says:
FCO:  As long as they are as respectful as you, they will not be harmed.

CNS_Clarke says:
OPS: How interesting!

OPS_Criag says:
CNS: Very.

CSO_Sketek says:
::Following K'Markora.::

Host K`Markora says:
::Stands before the group waiting for them to show the proper signs of respect to a  warrior such as himself.::

OPS_Criag says:
CNS: I wonder where they're going to take us.

Host K`Marata says:
FCO::  Now what can you do for my people? ::Offers a chair, and orders food and drink.::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Sits down facing K'Marata.:: K´Marata: We come to negotiate trade and other exchange of services.

OPS_Criag says:
::Whispers to the CNS.:: CNS: Can you sense anything from him?

Host K`Marata says:
FCO: What can you offer my people. What goods and services?

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Marata: We have hundreds of member planets in the Federation. The range of goods produced is very large. We can offer you access to trade with any number of these planets.

Host K`Markora says:
::Sees the guests may not be familiar with the entire ritual so decides to initiate it by shoving each guest firmly in the chest.::

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Marata: Is there anything in particular which your people would be interested in?

TO_Senek says:
::Shoves K'Markora firmly in the chest in return.::

Host K`Marata says:
FCO:  I am in need for food stuff. We recently had a bad drought.  We are militarily sound, but we are in need of food items.

OPS_Criag says:
::Thinks to self.:: Whoa, must be some kind of tradition.

OPS_Criag says:
::Follows the TO's lead and shoves K'Markora.::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Looks at him to ascertain his sincerity - is satisfied.:: K'Marata: We have many ways to help you with food...

FCO_Kalla says:
Firstly we can send crops that you can plant, we can engineer them to suit your planet's climate.

Host K`Marata says:
FCO: What must we do to receive this food?

CSO_Sketek says:
::Does as the TO does.::

Host K`Markora says:
::Is barely moved by any of the guest actions but smiles and embraces them all at once seeing that they are also worthy warriors.::

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Marata: What do you normally trade in here? What is the most common produce on your planet?

CNS_Clarke says:
::Also shoves K'Markora in the chest.::

Host K`Markora says:
::Finally speaks now that he knows his guests are worthy warriors:: All: Welcome and K`Roc my friends. ::Bows.::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Looks around the room. The elaborate decorations are very alien, but she gets an idea.::

Host K`Marata says:
FCO:  A plant similar to wheat is staple to our diet.  As in exports....  we are general fine craftsmen.

OPS_Criag says:
::Bows back, while keeping eye contact.::

CNS_Clarke says:
::Bows and watches the others.::

TO_Senek says:
::Bows to K'Markora and waits for him to lead the away team somewhere.::

CSO_Sketek says:
::Bows to K'Markora.::

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Marata. I am fairly sure that a warrior race such as yours must also have great expertise in warrior training.

Host K`Markora says:
::Walks over to the other side of the room and opens a small chest removing a small ceremonial dagger as a gift for each of them.:: All: I honor my worthy warrior friends. ::Hands out the daggers hilt first.::

Host K`Marata says:
FCO:  Indeed...  we have strong fighters and warriors.

OPS_Criag says:
::Thinks that the Academy could use a warrior race like this to teach fighting techniques.::

TO_Senek says:
::Accepts the gesture and puts the knife to his belt right next to his phaser.::

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Marata: I am sure you have. Your race will be a fine race for us to learn from and to send our young warriors to train with.

CSO_Sketek says:
::Cautiously takes the dagger.::

OPS_Criag says:
::Takes the dagger with a precaution, but not to disrespect the warrior.::

Host K`Markora says:
All: Now, how may I be of service to you while our leaders discuss the trade negotiations? ::Bows again.::

CNS_Clarke says:
::Accepts the dagger and bows.::

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Marata: I suggest a treaty at first that gives us both a chance to evaluate each other. We send crops and plant advisors against permission from you to send, say 50, young warriors to train with yours.

TO_Senek says:
::Looks at CSO, expects him to reply to K'Markora.::

CSO_Sketek says:
K'Markora: Perhaps you could tell something about the history of your people.

Host K`Marata says:
FCO: Sounds honorable to myself.  You honor me with your statement...  Now.  We wish to thank you.  As the leader of this group, what may I give you ?

Host K`Markora says:
CSO: I would be honored. ::Bows again.::

CSO_Sketek says:
::Bows... again.::

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Matara: It would not be honourable of me to receive a gift from you without giving one in return. Let us give each other our friendship for now, but when we meet again we can exchange gifts worthy of warriors.

Host K`Marata says:
FCO:  Understood... ::Bit rejected.::

Host K`Marata says:
FCO:  I must prepare a treaty with my government.

FCO_Kalla says:
::Feels the other's mood.:: K'Marata: ::Bows:: I did not mean any insult by my statement. Friendship to my race is the most precious gift.

Host K`Markora says:
CSO: However, that would take quite some time to do my people’s history justice. I would be glad to download our historical database to your ship’s computer before your departure as well as holographic reenactments of our history.

Host K`Marata says:
::Nods.:: FCO:  You must tell me of your species one time.

OPS_Criag says:
::Is eager to hear the history of their warrior race, as he is a history buff.::

CSO_Sketek says:
K'Markora: That would be very nice.

FCO_Kalla says:
::Bows to K´Marata.:: K´Marata: I would be honoured to.

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Marata: I also have to go and prepare our part of the treaty. Let us meet again.

OPS_Criag says:
::That sounds good to him, he could spend many an off-time in the holodecks.::

FCO_Kalla says:
K'Marata: We can exchange gifts at the signing of the treaty. ::Bows.::

Host K`Marata says:
::Stands and bows.::

Host K`Markora says:
::Bows to the guests then motions for them to follow to an entrance way back to the room where the FCO and K'Marata are.::

TO_Senek says:
::Bows to K'Markora and follows him to the room.::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Turns around to see her team in good order - hopes they have behaved themselves.::

OPS_Criag says:
::Bows and follows K'Markora.::

CSO_Sketek says:
::Follows K'Markora..::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Bows to K´Markora.:: All: We should beam up to the ship now.

CNS_Clarke says:
::Bows and follows.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
@::Hits the comm panel beside him on the bridge to open a channel to the planet’s surface.::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Hits her commbadge.:: COM: Andromeda: Five to beam up.

TO_Senek says:
::Stands next to FCO, awaits the beam-up.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
@COMM: FCO: I take it things went well?

CNS_Clarke says:
::Waits to beam up.::

OPS_Criag says:
::Standing next to the CNS.::

FCO_Kalla says:
COMM. CO: Captain, I believe they went well.

Host Captain_Turner says:
@COMM: FCO: Good. Energizing. ::Nods at the officer at the OPS station to beam the away team up.::

Host Shann says:
ACTION : The away team is beamed up.

OPS_Criag says:
::Gets all tingly: as he dematerializes.::

TO_Senek says:
::Materializes on the Andromeda.::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Steps off the pad.:: *CO*: Captain, I believe we have paved the way for a good start of a treaty.

CSO_Sketek says:
::Materializes on transporter room.::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Turns around.:: CSO: Any problems your end, lieutenant?

Host Captain_Turner says:
*Away team*: Will the Away team report to the bridge immediately, please?

OPS_Criag says:
::Rematerializes on the transporter pad.::

TO_Senek says:
::Hears CO and heads for the bridge.::

CSO_Sketek says:
FCO: No problems although their way seems a bit strange in my eyes.

OPS_Criag says:
::Exits the transporter room to look for a turbolift.::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Waits till everyone has materialised, then walks out the door with CSO.:: CSO: Yes, a rather... different culture. Our Klingon CMO will understand them, I think.

CSO_Sketek says:
::Walks the nearest turbolift.::

CSO_Sketek says:
FCO: Warriors are alike, as are scientists.

FCO_Kalla says:
::Enter the turbolift with CSO..:: CSO: You are probably correct. TL: Bridge.

OPS_Criag says:
::Exits onto the Bridge.::

TO_Senek says:
::Enters the bridge.::

CSO_Sketek says:
::Enters the bridge.::

FCO_Kalla says:
::Exits onto the bridge.::

FCO_Kalla says:
CO: Away team reporting back, sir.

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Sees the away team enter and turns to the FCO.:: FCO: I just received a rough draft of the negotiations to take to Starfleet Command. It appears things went extremely well.

Host Captain_Turner says:
AT: Good work all of you.

FCO_Kalla says:
CO: Yes, I believe things went well. ::Looks at her team.:: A good away team, sir.

CSO_Sketek says:
CO: Thank you, sir.

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Smiles:: FCO: Commander Kalla step forward, please.

FCO_Kalla says:
::Raises eyebrow. Takes one step forward.::

TO_Senek says:
::Looks at CO and FCO::

CSO_Sketek says:
::Wondering what the captain has on his mind.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
FCO: For diligence and excellence in performance of your duty on this ship, by order of Starfleet Command I hereby promote you to Executive Officer with all the responsibilities and privileges that it entails.

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Shakes the Lt. Commander's hand.::

FCO_Kalla says:
CO: Thank you, captain. ::Takes the captain's hand.::

OPS_Criag says:
::Feeling happy for the Lt. Cmdr.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Turns to the TO.:: TO: Lt. Senek step forward, please.

FCO_Kalla says:
::Steps aside.::

TO_Senek says:
::Steps forward.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
TO: For diligence and excellence in performance of your duty on this ship, by order of Starfleet Command I hereby promote you to Chief Tactical Officer with all the responsibilities and privileges that it entails.

TO_Senek says:
::Nods to the Captain:: CO: Thank you, sir.

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Shakes the Vulcan Lt.'s hand.::

TO_Senek says:
::Shakes CO's hand, feels the touching uncomfortable.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
AT: Good work again, everyone. Dismissed. Go hit the showers. ::Grins.::

Host XO_Kalla says:
::Wonders why she should be aggressive towards that appliance.::

OPS_Criag says:
CO: Thank you sir

CTO_Senek says:
::Raises an eyebrow to the captain, then leaves for his quarters.::

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Notices the XO's facial expression.:: XO: It's an expression, Number One, just an expression. ::Grins::

Host XO_Kalla says:
CO: Oh, I see, another human simile.

Host Captain_Turner says:
::Chuckles.::

Host Shann says:
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