Arcadia Station Mission #207, 10210.14

Cast and Crew:
Station Manager: Brett Lynam
(ACO/XO) Captain Jason Claymore: Jason Sharp
(AXO/CTO) Commander Christian Danforth: Craig Yoshihara
(CSO) Commander Shu'do Washudoin: Gus Calder
(CNS) Lieutenant Commander Donnie Cook: David Cordle
(CSec) Ensign Billy Powers: Christopher Dickinson

Absent:
(EO) Ensign Frodo Baggins: Thomas Burnett

Supporting Cast (NPCs):
Daimon Akon: Beth Kelley
Trennar: Brett Lynam
Obolos: Trish Bennett

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CSec_Powers says:
::Riding in the turbolift up to Operations::
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Keeping track of the situation outside the station and inside the idol ::
AXO_Danforth says:
::sighs heavily as he is about to enter the conference room ... thinks to himself, why did it have to be Ferengi?::
Host ACO_Claymore says:
CSO: How are our friends out there?
AXO_Danforth says:
::thinks to himself, "okay, if I can stall the Ferengi, that will mean one less opponent for the idol."::
CNS_Cook says:
@::tries once more to communicate with the idol, now that they are standing inside of it::
CSO_Washudoin says:
ACO: Sir, Things seem to be go so far.
Damon_Akon says:
::turns to the Ensign and walks over to him drawing his attention away from his assistant Denaro::
CSec_Powers says:
::Arrives in Operations and moves to the Tactical Station, relieving the junior TO there::
CSO_Washudoin says:
ACO: The away team seems to be experiencing heightened engramatic activity in their brains, Sir.
Damon_Akon says:
<Denaro> ::sidles over to the door and just stands there quietly, waiting::
AXO_Danforth says:
::enters the conference room, looking at the situation and noticing the bizarre assistant standing by the door::
AXO_Danforth says:
Damon:  Ah, Damon Akon, how pleased I am to meet you.
Host ACO_Claymore says:
*CNS*: How are things over there doctor?
CNS_Cook says:
@::the presence he was feeling is stronger now, it seems to be coming from up a head. He motions for the EO to Follow him::
Damon_Akon says:
::sees the AXO enter and walks up to him rubbing his hands together:: AXO: You are the one I spoke to earlier...yes?
CSec_Powers says:
::Sees that the station is still at yellow alert, and reads the tactical scan log... seeing the Romulans, the Ferengi, and now the Klingons::
AXO_Danforth says:
Damon: Yes, that would be me.  Please....sit. ::motions to the chairs::
Damon_Akon says:
::sits down:: AXO: So...I said an eighth of a bar of gold pressed latinum for the recovery of my missing property...as a little reward...yes?
CNS_Cook says:
@*ACO* Well it kind of heard to explain, but I am definitely sensing something over here.  I am also am getting the feeling that whatever life form is over here is going though my head as well.  Nothing unpleasant, more like it is trying to learn what I know. I am going to move to where the "head" would be as what I am feeling seems to be coming...
CNS_Cook says:
....from there

INFO: As the CNS moves through the idol, his footsteps kick up the fine powder lying ankle deep on the floor.  It hangs in the air behind him.

Host Trennar says:
COMM: Arcadia: Arcadia, this is the Klingon ship Vak'bE.  I request to speak to your Commander.
CSO_Washudoin says:
ACO: Sir, a COMM coming in from the Klingon transport.
Host ACO_Claymore says:
*CNS*: Counselor we don't have all the time in the world ::notes there are 22 hours left::
AXO_Danforth says:
Damon: An eighth of a bar hmmm?  So, let me understand this correctly.  I give you an eighth of one bar of gold-pressed latinum and you give us the idol without interruption?
Host ACO_Claymore says:
CSO: On screen.
CSO_Washudoin says:
ACO: On Screen.
Host ACO_Claymore says:
COMM: Klingon Ship: This is Commander Claymore, Acting Commanding Officer Arcadia Station.
CNS_Cook says:
@*ACO* I understand that, but you just cant rush these types of things.  I believe that this thing is here for a reason, and until that reason is met it isn't going anywhere.

Action: The viewscreen shows the interior of a small transport.  A group of a dozen Klingons in civilian garb, robes and loose clothing, stand in view.  An older Klingon male is in the front, speaking.

Damon_Akon says:
::gives a fake laugh:: AXO: You are funny Huumon but I was merely offering you a reward for the finding of my inventory.  Now...if you do not mind I will be taking my merchandise and leaving.  ::stands up::
CNS_Cook says:
@::continues to move though the idol, looking back to make sure the EO is still following him::
AXO_Danforth says:
::remains seated with a smile:: Damon: I don't think so, Damon Akon.  I have a NEW proposal for you.
Host Trennar says:
COMM: Arcadia: ACO: Commander.  I am Trennar.  I will be arriving shortly at your station.  I must meet with you immediately upon my arrival to discuss the disposition of the artifact that has appeared.

Action: As the CNS enters the area where the neck connects to the chest, he finds a smooth, black wall blocking his path.  It is, so far, the only wall that is not wrinkled like the others.

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Continues to monitor the scanners ::
Damon_Akon says:
AXO: Oooh...you wish to bargain? For what?  I have all of the paperwork here... ::passes over a PADD with documents on it::  That idol is mine.
AXO_Danforth says:
Damon: We scanned your vessel coming in and noticed that there were a number of violations of the new social order instituted by the Grand Nagus on board your ship.  Now I'm sure you wouldn't want me to report those.
Host ACO_Claymore says:
COMM: Trennar: I do apologize sir, but this idol has been more trouble to my crew than I think it's worth. The Romulans want to destroy it, and if we get in the way they will destroy us. The Ferengi claim it as theirs and are will to fight for it as well. I don't know about your claims, perhaps you can tell me more about what is going on.
AXO_Danforth says:
Damon: The emissions from your engines show that you are using a type III phase transducer that is considered illegal in the Federation.  According to the new social order, those are also outlawed.
CSO_Washudoin says:
ACO: Sir, ETA of the Klingon transport is about 40 mins.
AXO_Danforth says:
Damon:  Also, by monitoring the transmissions from your ship, we've noticed that you still keep female slaves, a clear violation of the new social order.
AXO_Danforth says:
Damon: And a few other violations as well.  ::throws him the PADD with all the information::
Host Trennar says:
COMM: Arcadia: ACO: ::Looks shocked::  Commander, you must insure the safety of that idol!  It is a sign from Kahless.  My people and I have waited for decades for this moment.  You must allow no harm to come to that idol!
AXO_Danforth says:
Damon: I think we're about to make a new deal.
CNS_Cook says:
@::stops at the wall:: *ACO* Sir, I am what I believe is the neck of the idol.  I am being blocked by some kind of wall.
Damon_Akon says:
AXO: Your scanners are incorrect.  I have always obeyed the decrees from the Grand Nagus....unless they interfered with profit.
CNS_Cook says:
@::reaches out and touches the wall, noting how this one isn't wrinkled like the other walls::
AXO_Danforth says:
Damon: Ah, but the decrees of the Grand Nagus are very clear, and profit is no longer the highest priority.  What will spending two years in jail do for your profit?
AXO_Danforth says:
Damon: Come now.  We are men among men.  Surely, you can see how much of a disadvantage you have now.
Host ACO_Claymore says:
COMM: Trennar: The idol already has plenty of damage on it. Please tell me some way of contacting those inside the idol or even find it's controls.
Damon_Akon says:
::looks at him:: AXO: So...Starfleet has sunk down to blackmail, treachery, lies and innuendos...  ::pauses:: I like that. ::sits down:: I think we can make this into a very profitable venture for both of us.

Action: As the CNS touches the wall, coral like swirls scroll across its surface. Images appear and strange music begins playing from unseen speakers.  Samples of different tunes and styles...

CNS_Cook says:
@::looks around as he hears music, and then back at the wall trying to make out the images he is seeing::

Action: There is an image of an eight armed humanoid in the sky.  It lands among stooped humanoid creatures that are dwarfed by it.  They bow before the being and it seems to speak to them...

AXO_Danforth says:
::smiles:: Damon: So, right now I'm thinking that you could give me 100 bars of gold-pressed latinum AND forget about the idol, which, by the way has very little profit value from my calculations, and I will "forget" about these transgressions.
Host Trennar says:
COMM: Arcadia: ACO: There is no one inside it!  It is a sign from Kahless!  All we know is that our writings clearly state that a gift from Kahless will appear in the shy, signaling the beginning of the end.
Damon_Akon says:
::also smiles:: AXO: Ahhhh...not so fast Huumon.  I have here clear documentation claiming salvage rights to the idol.  All duly registered with both your governments and with the Grand Nagus.  But since I like you Huumon...I will let you in for some of the profit from the idol.

Action: The idol gives the humanoids various objects.  They tough the objects and adopt an upright posture.  The picture focuses on one of them and the CNS can see they have four arms, powerful chests, two legs and a single, oval shaped head...

Host ACO_Claymore says:
::disbelief:: COMM: Trennar: Ah... very well then. I shall expect to see you soon, dock with the station as soon as you arrive and the honor guard will take you to a place where we will meet ::under his breath:: when I am dead.
Host ACO_Claymore says:
CSO: End transmission
CNS_Cook says:
@::keeps watching the wall, and wonders what exactly is going on::
AXO_Danforth says:
::smiles back:: Damon: Maybe you didn't hear me, but there IS no profit to be had from the idol.  Look at this documentation.  ::slides the PADD across to him::  However, a shrewd Ferengi you are.  I will reduce my "request" to 90 bars of gold-pressed latinum.
CSO_Washudoin says:
ACO: Transmission off.

Action: The idol then rises up into the sky and disappears.  The humanoids begin to build structures:  First huts, then short buildings then tall vast skyscrapers.  Some buildings serve special functions like hospitals, libraries etc.

Host ACO_Claymore says:
All: First the Ferengi, then the Romulans, now we've got some religious Klingons.. What's next benevolent Borg!
CSec_Powers says:
ACO: Perhaps the Cardassians, sir.

Action: Finally, the humanoids build a giant eight-armed figure.  It lifts off with a rocket-like plume.  The images stop and the panel foes dark.

Host ACO_Claymore says:
::gives the CSec a penetrating glare... then turns away to think for a moment::
Damon_Akon says:
::waves his hand at the list of transgressions:: AXO: These are minor infractions and will only require a fine.  And there is to be profit...vast profit from the idol.  Much more than a measly 90 bars.
CSec_Powers says:
::Thinks maybe the Commander shouldn't ask questions if he doesn't want answers::
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Continuing to keep tabs on the vessel around Arcadia and the AT::
AXO_Danforth says:
::sits back:: Damon: Minor transgressions?  Abusing women?  Keeping them as slaves?  Perhaps you have not been on Ferenginar lately.  And by the way, these supposed papers are fake.  I think the price went up to 100 bars again.
Damon_Akon says:
AXO: Those aren't women...those are our relatives.  We are a family ship.
Obolos says:
COMM: Arcadia: CO: I have been monitoring your transmissions with the Klingons. Need I remind you that no one gets the idol? I have decided to give you only 12 more hours. ::ends transmission::
AXO_Danforth says:
Damon: Family ship?  Then you are having incestuous relationships, too?  Another offense.  However, I like a bold man.  How about you give us 80 bars and the idol and I'll let you go.
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Over hears the Romulans and thinks what great people these are ::
Host ACO_Claymore says:
*CNS*: I've got more problems than I care to list... tell me you've found something!
Damon_Akon says:
AXO: You are starting to bore me Huumon.   The idol is mine...I have claimed salvage rights as is proper...now you may have a percentage...I might go as high as ::thinks:: 2 percent and that is being overly generous at that.
CNS_Cook says:
@::leaning against the wall of the idol, he is feeling weak after the link he just experienced::
AXO_Danforth says:
::laughs out loud at the ridiculous offer:: Damon: I...I...I can't believe you're still...still haggling with me... ::trying to catch his breath:: Your salvage rights are...are...laughable!!!  And fake!!!  We were here first!!!  You have no rights and you still try and make a deal!!! ::laughs again::
Host ACO_Claymore says:
*CNS*: Counselor? ::a little louder than usual::
CNS_Cook says:
@*ACO* Just a moment sir ::feeling very weak:: I just experienced a link with the idol, and it left me very weak.
Damon_Akon says:
AXO: You may have been here first but you did not file the paperwork before I did.  ::rubs his hands together greedily:: Once we cut that idol up into smaller pieces then sell them on the market as religious artifacts the profit will be unimaginable.
CNS_Cook says:
@::after a few moments he stands, still feeling light headed but it isn't as bad now::
Host ACO_Claymore says:
*CNS*: Do you require medical attention?
AXO_Danforth says:
Damon: Unimaginable because you won't get any profits.  But I like you Ferengi.  How about you give me 50 bars of gold-pressed latinum....and I won't report to the Grand Nagus that you're using a stolen warp core from a generation II Federation starship?
AXO_Danforth says:
::gives the ensign who escorted the Ferengi a signal and the ensign then signals someone else on the station...::
CNS_Cook says:
@*ACO* I am fine, and like I said before I know about the time limits, but I this thing has a presence of its own, I cant rush what is trying to tell me, and it is definitely trying to tell me something
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Picking up high levels of Psylosinine in the CNS, reading his below normal engramatic activity, and his fatigued state from the vitals::
Host ACO_Claymore says:
*CNS*: The Romulans have cut our time limit to 12 hours, I don't know how long the Danforth can keep the Ferengi at bay and the Klingons will be here in less than 40 minutes
Damon_Akon says:
AXO: Ahhh....more lies and blackmail...you would do well on Ferenginar if only you could substantiate those accusations.  2 1/2 percent...
CSO_Washudoin says:
ACO: Sir, the Klingon’s ETA is 10 mins.
CNS_Cook says:
@*ACO* I just experienced a vision I guess you could call it, I don't really understand what it is trying to tell me.
Host ACO_Claymore says:
*CNS*: What type of vision? Was it an interactive display or a narrative of some kind?
AXO_Danforth says:
Damon: So you're telling me that it all comes down to paperwork?  Because if that's all, then I've got you covered.
CNS_Cook says:
@*ACO* I saw pictures and heard music, a great eight armed idol appears in the sky and then lands on a world, the people there bow down to it as if it was a god.  Then it returns to the sky and disappears, then I saw the humanoids building structures first huts, then skyscrapers, then an eight-armed figure.
CNS_Cook says:
@*ACO* The eight armed figure that the humanoids build lifts off the planet, then everything went dark
Damon_Akon says:
AXO: No Huumon...it comes down to the fact that I have salvage rights and you do not.  Plus I have all of these lies and false accusations on record.  I'm sure your government will not be pleased with a Starfleet officer that will create false reports to defraud a poor honest merchant.
Host ACO_Claymore says:
*CNS*: It sounds like it was a history of the people that built the idol. Could the idol be a probe that was sent out to tell the story of the people?
AXO_Danforth says:
Damon: Ah...you finally tip your hand, Damon.
Damon_Akon says:
::just looks at him::
CNS_Cook says:
@*ACO*  Well if the people built the probe what was it that arrived on there planet first, could there be more then one of theses.  I also think that this is more then a probe, I would almost say that the idol is alive,
Host ACO_Claymore says:
*CNS*: More than likely the original probe could have been something in their mythology... and a sentient probe would make it a better archive to transmit to other cultures.   Too much speculation there... are you still able to get in contact with the idol?
CNS_Cook says:
@*ACO*  Sir, life is one big speculation.  I will try and communicate with the idol again, I will tell it that we don't have much time and I will tell it about the other ships in orbit
AXO_Danforth says:
Damon: So this is all really about the Ferengi salvage code?  Then you have no argument, Damon Akon.
AXO_Danforth says:
Damon: I will retain rights to the idol and you will go home empty-handed.
Host ACO_Claymore says:
::is hoping that the idol will accept the thought "Please go away"::
CNS_Cook says:
@::tries to tell the idol that he dent have much time left, because of the Romulan and how they want to destroy the idol, the Ferengi and how they want to sell the idol, and the Klingons and what ever they want to do to the idol.::
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Watching the vessels for any peculiar movement our actions, monitoring the biosigns of the AT ::
Damon_Akon says:
::brings himself up to his full height:: AXO: Do not interfere with the Ferengi right to profit, Huuman...3 percent.

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