Arcadia Mission 11003.15
A Small War, Part One: Episode 3

starring

Gregory Kleiner as CMO Ensign Christopher Halliwell
Christina Doane as SC Captain Paige Juliet Harker
Keith LaHue as CEO Commander Milwood Oliver Hayward
Jeffrey G. Brown as XO Commander Kraight
Kyle P. Cordek as TO Ensign T'Pring Lenara
Gina Hembrook as CTO Lieutenant Commander Brianna Murphy
Karriaunna Scotti as CNS Commander Azhure Powers
Christopher Dickinson as CSEC Commander Billy Bob Powers, Jr.
Bruce Oriani as CSO Lieutenant Commander Trikk Starr
Mitch Travis as CO Captain Sulek

with

Nicholas Moline, Ship Manager

Last time on Arcadia: The USS Quirinus has take some of the crew of the station on a quest to stop a war, and see if the Xephyerians will be admitted to the Federation. Some of the crew have beamed down to the planet, while others have stayed aboard to open negotiations with the Ja'Hia.

=/\==/\=  BEGIN Arcadia Mission 11003.15 A Small War, Part One =/\==/\=
=/\==/\=  Episode 3  =/\==/\=

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: on bridge ::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Eyes the natives cautiously ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
:: At Tactical on the Bridge monitoring LRS and SRS, waiting on events ::
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@ :: Stands in front of the Away Team, prepared to greet their hosts. ::

@ACTION: The activity outside the building the banquet room is in, is bustling with activity. Large windows look out on the square.

TO_Ens_Lenara says:
@ :: keeping watch of area ::
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Zax>: All: Please be seated, it is good to have you here :: genuine smile ::
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@Zax: Thank you, we're glad to be here and learn more of your culture.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@ :: Sits with the others when their host does. ::
TO_Ens_Lenara says:
@ :: sits down ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: rises as the Ja'Hia warship responds to the hail ::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Takes a seat to the captain's left, plopping himself down somewhat unceremoniously ::
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@ :: Tugs jacket smoothing it. ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: runs passive scan of Ja'Hia ship ::
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@Zax: This is very impressive. :: She says waving a hand at the food and everything. ::
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Zax>: All: Please enjoy the meal. We had it specially prepared for you.
TO_Ens_Lenara says:
@ZAX: Is this sea food?
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Zax> TO: How perceptive of you. Yes, it is from one of our three oceans
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@ :: Glances down at her plate, picks up a fork to stab at something purple but fortunately not moving. She begins to eat. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ja'Hia Ship: I wish to discuss with you the situation between yourselves and Xephyerians.  The Federation will serve as a neutral negotiator for obtaining peace.
TO_Ens_Lenara says:
@ :: starts eating some of the food ::
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@Zax: Your people are indeed blessed here.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
:: Quietly watches the CO talking, keeping an eye on the sensors as she does ::

@ACTION: Outside of the building they're in, three of what appear to be Xephyerian clerics make there way to the center of the square. The general populace gives them a wide berth, and the three gather together in what may be prayer. They douse themselves with something, and in a second, set themselves on fire.

@ACTION: The crowd outside reacts with horror.

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Picks up what appears to be equivalent to a fork and spears some of what appears to be fish, then places it in his mouth and slowly chews ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<K'talk> COM: Sulek: As I said earlier, you are here to barter with our enemies. We have little to say to you.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@ :: Stands in shock and runs outside :: Zax: Get Water! :: Glances around for a water source. ::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Begins to point and make a sarcastic comment, but stops himself short, watching Captain Harker for her directives ::
Host SM_Keith says:
@ <Zax> :: Stands :: All: It is just some radical factions, here for you benefit I assure you.
TO_Ens_Lenara says:
@ :: shocked at what is going on ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM K'talk: We have not come to barter with your enemies.  We have come to see if they are qualified to be members of the Federation.   As such we must understand the situation here and if we can help find a peace.  Surely the stopping of a war out weighs this.

@ACTION: The military arrives and quickly puts out the clerics, who are now very dead.

Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@ :: Stops nearby, looking stunned. ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<K'talk> COM: Sulek: Your words will not feed my children.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM K'talk:Does your war?
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@ :: Turns to Zax :: Zax: What exactly was that? :: She says each word carefully spoken. ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<K'talk> COM: Sulek: Not yet :: bridged fingers :: But possibly with your help....you have technology that is beyond us....you  could turn the tides of this war.
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Zax> :: Gets up and closes the curtains :: All: I assure you, it was staged just for this event. Let us continue with our parlay.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM K'talk: We did not come to fight for you or the Xephyerians. Our technology is not to be used in that manner.  We learned this many years ago. We are willing though to help you end the fighting.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
CSO: Scan them if you would, anything odd let me know . :: Motions to the bodies. ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
:: Keeps her face carefully neutral, as always, taking in every word and analyzing it for all the possible meanings while continuing to monitor the sensors and checking the Tactical systems with quick diagnostics ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Prepare a cultural packet on Starfleet and the Federation to send to the Ja'Hia.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@Zax: Yes lets I'd like to know what that was and why your people prefer to let food rot then do business.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: Nods ::  CO: Aye, sir.  :: turns to his console and begins compiling the data needed ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<K'talk>: COM: Sulek: Then what do you have to offer?
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@ :: Tries to remember if anything in their cultural packet said anything about religion. ::
TO_Ens_Lenara says:
@ :: scans emotional state of ambassador ::
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
:: CSO Goes outside and scans the area, including the bodies. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM K'talk: We are preparing a data packet about Starfleet and the Federation.  We would like to send it to you.
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Zax> SC: I assure you, if we could regain control of the situation we would. The Ja'Hia simply refuse to cooperate.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Ready to transmit, Captain.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@Zax: In what way are they refusing to cooperate just what are you asking for?
Host SM_Keith says:
<K'talk> COM: Sulek: We will accept it.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Transmit.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: taps control ::
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Zax> SC: There is a certain herb that grows on there planet, albeit during there short growing season. It is highly valued here. It...help us in way you cannot imagine. Yet they have cut off the supply. So we stopped shipping them the food they claim they cannot grow.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM K'Talk: We would also like to know something of you.  Not any thing military or of secure nature.  An understanding of your peoples' point of view about the war and perhaps your society.  Could you send us something?
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@ :: Turns from the window, facing the Ambassador. ::
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@Zax: What does this herb do?
Host SM_Keith says:
<K'talk> :: looking over what the Quirinus has sent :: COM Sulek: And what would be gained by that?
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@ :: CSO comes back in shaking his head, Harker nods at him. ::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Starting to get a bad impression about this "herb" ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM K'talk: Peace.  Common ground.  Point of view.  Peace will feed your children.
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Zax> SC: To be blunt, it enhances our mental abilities. Without it, it is unlikely that we would have ever achieved spaceflight. For example, did you know it was the Ja'Hia that first took to space? They showed us how. Only they do not need the herb.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@Zax: I see do you have any of this herb our people could study?
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@ :: Unable to quite get the imagine of burning people out of her head. ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<K'talk> COM Sulek: Perhaps we should meet face to face. I see you people do not always engage in wars...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM K'Talk: We try to avoid them.  We will come out to meet you if you like.
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Zax> SC: There is precious little left. And we are unable to grow it here. Alas, we have tried. But I can make a small sample available for you.
TO_Ens_Lenara says:
@Zax: Did you put any of this drug in our food?
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@Zax: Thank you it will help us understand the level of need more easily.
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Zax> TO: Of course not. It would be a waste.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@Zax: No if you would be so kind tell me of these people who just killed themselves.
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Zax> SC: Demonstrators of course. Opposed to the war.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Murphy: Prepare  a crew and a runabout to leave in use for the AT.
Host SM_Keith says:
<K'talk> Com Sulek: I will send you coordinates of where to meet us. But be warned - any tricks will be dealt with most seriously.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@Zax: I'm going to confer with my counterpart. I'd like more detail on these demonstrators afterward...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Open a channel to Captain Harker.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Aye Captain. :: contacts the Flight Deck to scramble a Runabout ASAP ::
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@ :: Steps to a quieter area of the hall, motioning for Powers to keep an eye on the Ambassador. ::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Leans forward to this Zax person ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Harker*: Sulek, here.  We are going out to meet the Ja'Hia warship.  Tell Zax and ask for no provocative action.  We will protect the Ja'Hia as the meeting was a Federation suggestion.
Host SM_Keith says:
@ <Zax> :: looks confused by the CSec ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Flight says the Runabucket will be ready fer launch in 5 minutes Sir.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
*Sulek*: We shall try but we have our own news... :: Fills him in on the highlights ending with.. ::  ...but if you are going there perhaps you can study it more readily.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Stares quietly ::
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Zax> CSec: Can I help you?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM K'talk:  We will meet with you at the coordinates.  I have told the Xephyerians of this meeting.  We will protect you but if you use this opportunity, we will also protect them.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@Zax: I suspect it is we who can assist you.  But that is for Captain Harker to suggest.
Host SM_Keith says:
<K'talk> :: visibly angry :: COM Sulek: We have NEVER fired first! 
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@Zax: How ingrained is your religious community?
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@*Sulek*:Do you still require a sample of the herb?
Host SM_Keith says:
<Zax> @ CSec: They hold one third of the power on this planet. So, they are very ingrained.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM K'talk: I am pleased that this is so.  Please do not mistake my warning as threat.... but the best laid plans often fail because of unclear communication.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Harker*: Send what you have to the XO.  He will do a full work up.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@Zax: So you do not represent them?  Why is there not a representative here?
Host SM_Keith says:
<K'talk> :: calmer :: COM Sulek: Very well. We will see you shortly.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@COM *Sulek*: Acknowledged. I'll try to focus on the demonstrators and such, see what I can do on this end. Good Luck.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Murphy: Tactical on stand by, just in case.  Launch the runabout.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM *Harker*: You as well, Captain.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Aye Captain. :: sends the signal to launch the Runabout and sets all Tactical systems to hot standby ::
TO_Ens_Lenara says:
@ :: thinking to herself this mission is going to get a lot worse :: :
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@ :: Closes the comm. As soon as the sample is ready, Harker has it beamed to the Q. ::
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Zax> CSec: Because *I* did not invite them. They are not a ruling branch, only advisory. And their opposition to the war has made it impossible to negotiate with them. You see how *they* communicate. Like barbarians.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Set in meeting coordinates for the Ja'Hia and take us there.
TO_Ens_Lenara says:
@Zax: Are they telepathic?
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@Zax: Who are barbarians? :: Harker asks walking back up to the group. ::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Goes back to staring quietly ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: I want to know everything about this important herb.  Can it be replicated... grown elsewhere... even in a hot house.
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Zax> TO/SC: They are not telepathic. As to the barbarians, I was referring to the clerics that thought it best to kill themselves in front of you, our guests.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: I'll begin the analysis immediately.  :: leaves via the turbolift ::
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@Zax: Does the entire religious community support this? Your cultural information said they made up a third of the power base... :: Glances around for any of the robed figures. ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Just a quick Tactical assessment, Sir. Their ships are limited to Warp 4, so we can easily outrun them. They have no photon torpedoes or equivalent, and weapons are limited to early phasers, non-jacketed types. It will take a goodly swarm of them to be a serious threat to the ship.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Murphy: Understood.  Nevertheless, do not underestimate.  The deadliest killer is often the smallest insect.
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Zax> It is a power sharing agreement, and no, they are not all crazy, just some of them.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: All Tactical systems on hot standby Sir, and constant LRS and SRS sensor sweeps in effect. I also have the threat receivers tuned up full.
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@Zax: How could none of them are here? I would be interested in speaking with them.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Murphy: We must be ready to defend them as well.  Let's try not to look too threatening
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
:: tugs at her jacket again, smoothing it. ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Understood Sir. No worries... I'm an equal opportunity paranoid Tactical officer. I'm always ready for action from any quarter.
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Zax> CS: We share power here. They are some of the ones that elected me to speak with you! There is nothing they know that I do not.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: raised eyebrow :: Murphy: It must be something of a trait in tactical.  Your statement oddly reminds me of some else who stood at that station.  In fact several that have.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Aye Sir... it is fer those who survive to any age above Ensign. :: nods ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Murphy: Indeed.  And do you like to carry big guns on away team missions as well?
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@Zax: Yes but I should like to talk to those who perhaps worked with those people, find out why they are so against the war.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: If the occasion calls fer it, aye Sir. Long life through superior firepower. :: grins ::
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@Zax: Well, Captain Sulek is on his way to speak with the Ja'Hia, perhaps we can yet find a common ground.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Murphy: I once had a... well, let's say an officer of special operations training on board.  It seemed that the largest phaser rifle he could carry was a pre-requisite to most missions.
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Zax> SC: I will arrange for a meeting then. It would seem out meal is ruined   :: forlorn ::
Host SC_Cpt_Harker says:
@Zax: Thank you and it was not ruined, we are grateful for your hospitality but there would appear to be items of priority that must be dealt with for the safety of all. I am sure you understand.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Aye, well Sir, I served on a Klingon K'Vort class destroyer fer 4 months with the exchange program. Including that little dust-up on Shai. I tend to carry big knives too. :: grins ::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Pushes his chair out from the table with a loud scraping noise ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Murphy: Next time we go to an off world bar.  I shall remember.

=/\==/\= END Mission =/\==/\= 

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