The Line in Space - Mission 8 - 11212.11

Summary:  The meeting with the Eigreg Council was over.  Tours of the capital are complete.  The Crew find their way back to the Kladenets with information and hope from the Eigreg.

********************* Resume Mission **********************

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::In sickbay, putting some of her gear away before heading to the bridge to see if the Captain needs anything::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Places her weapon in the weapons locker and taps the commbadge::  *Shipwide*: All officers report to the lounge for a quick debriefing before departure.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::In his quarters, tiredly putting away his stuff and thinking of nothing more than his bed::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Hears the announcement from the Captain and spends a happy moment imagining her skewered, over a fire::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Stands from the desk in his quarters, where he has been sitting working on his report, and puts his uniform jacket on as he leaves the room::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Refreshes the equipment in her kit, with hardly a look to Tevis, then slings the kit strap back over her shoulder, and heads out of sickbay, walking toward the turbolift::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::With a sigh, heads out the door to the lounge::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Steps into the turbolift::  TL: Lounge
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Steps into the lift:: TL: Deck 2.   ::For a brief moment, leans back against the lift wall...then suddenly starts as she realizes what she's doing::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Sets a duffle bag down and kicks it lightly under his bunk sighs slightly and looks around the small room seeing that it is empty, Bell is likely on the bridge.  He stretches slightly and heads for the lounge::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Enters the lounge, heads toward the back and plops into a seat::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::The turbolift stops as T'Shara steps out::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Quickly stands forward to her feet, though it feels something of a monumental task, and holds herself there, in the center of the lift, waiting the brief few seconds until its arrival at its destination::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Arrives in the lounge, PADD held in his right hand, at his side::
OPS PO3 Bell says:
::On the bridge seated at the engineering station monitoring battery reserve levels::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::As the lift comes to a stop, she steps out, moving down the corridor toward the lounge::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Walks across the corridor and enters the lounge, noticing Damrok and Hawk waiting::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Arrives at the lounge presently his features blank and placid as he moves to a seat takes it before waiting for the senior officers::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Sits up a bit straighter....  straight would be an exaggeration and nods respectfully to the CO as she enters...  firmly pushing Vulcan recipes out of his mind::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Approaches the lounge doors, pausing just long enough to lightly rest one hand on her kit, then steps through the doors, realizing the others have already arrived...and takes her seat silently, pulling a PADD from her pocket and shifting it onto the table for reference::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods to Hawk::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Captain.  ::Remains standing for the moment, folding his hands behind his back::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: I believe Commander Senn will be here shortly and I know it's been a long day for all of us.  Before we give the ship over to Gamma shift I want Alpha shift teams to get us back in orbit.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Entering the lounge she looks around.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods to Commander Senn::  CSO: Commander Senn thank you for joining us.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
CO:  Sorry... unusually fussy daughter.  ::Takes a seat next to Sky.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Whispers::  CSO:  Hiya Sis...  and don't blame Glady that you overslept.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: I want to keep this as short as possible.  I expect everyone to have full reports by end of Alpha shift tomorrow.  Otherwise, I'm interested to hear what everyone has to say about the Eigreg.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances up briefly as Senn joins them, but quickly turns her attention back to T'Shara::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Whispers::  CAG:  Actually, I think I am going to blame you.  What was that candy you gave her?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Walks over to the replicator and orders a drink::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Turns away with a grin::  CSO:   Shhhh...  the Captain is talking.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Turns his head to the Captain, his voice low and slow:: CO: Ma'am with all due respect I don't think that Alpha shift taking the ship up is a wise decision. Alpha shift has not rested in over 16 hours. mistakes will be much more likely.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Not trusting that smile she gave a him a brief glare before turning back to the captain.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances briefly once more at some sort of interlude between the CSO and CAG, but quickly looks back to T'Shara:: ::Slowly:: CO: Well...they seem rather intimidated by the size of the Federation...and just its scope in general.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Takes the drink out of the replicator::  OPS: Noted Mr. Kendal.  We'll discuss that momentarily
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Listens to Raeyld::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  I agree with the Doctor, but they also seemed open to reason and logic...  they didn't let their fear blind them.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CO: I agree...that's a positive sign.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Takes a sip of her drink, sitting down at one of the empty chairs while Raeyld and Hawk talk::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CO: From my experience with Tola Tan, they typically share their technology - particularly that which they use against the Vroa - only with members of the upeoples...which seems to be their equivalent of the Federation. I don't know that they seem likely to want to actually become part of the Federation themselves...
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CO: ...and I haven't yet figured out whether the upeoples is something the Federation itself could become "associated under." Some sort of treaty or alliance might be the most positive outcome available here...
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Observes as the others exchange ideas for the moment, having a seat next to the captain::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CO: ...if it provided an equal share of technology, perhaps? Medically, at least, there's a lot Federation medical science could offer to the Eigreg.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Frowns slightly::  CO/CMO/CSO/CTO/OPS:  Did anyone else notice that they seemed very eager to talk to us about all the stuff they said they wouldn't talk to us about?
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Looks around the table and blinks a few times slowly::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: It might mean there was a lot more to be said that they didn't want to touch.  Specifics. Perhaps their exact memberships?  Difficult to tell across cultures, and with the universal translator still sorting nuances out.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: But it did seem a little odd.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Nods::  CMO:  Maybe.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
All:  My historical two cents, was that historically, they have had several very large wars.  Their first encounter in space was with another culture three light years from here.  They fought them in space for almost fifteen years.  Destroying the system, Artiz seven, in the process.  Can you blame their hesitancy in sharing?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Adds, as an aside::  All:  Their propensity for designated weights and measurements might seem to indicate they are detail-oriented...they might not consider generalizations to be particularly important.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Looks down a moment at her notes.::  All: After ARtiz seven was destroyed by them, they made peace with the Ovira, who became the first of their upeoples.  So the experience did not turn them into isolates.  ::Looks up at Demrok::  Their science is lacking.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods::All: With their tragic history, they may be more likely to fixate on the very really statistical possibility that something could happen, then on the statistical improbability that it will.  All it takes is to fall on the wrong side of the odds, and they could be in another destructive war.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
All: Since the Vroa have been in, out and all about near them, they have stopped all forms of exploration and have devoted most of their time to trade and supply materials to the Breen... an ally to the upeoples and the Eigreg.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Takes another drink of her tea::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  CSO:  Well, that's a juicy little detail...  these folks are Breen allies?
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Nods::  CAG:  So it seems.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Lifts a finger for a pause to check something.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Mutters::  Shields up
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Glances over at Hawk::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
CAG:  Yea...here it is.  They are allies primarily because the Breen are the only ones strong enough nearby who can lend them a hand against the Vroa.  ::Looks up.::  One cannot blame them for that.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Looks back at Damrok::  All:  Technologically, they are about.... fifty to a hundred years from us, technologically depending on the topic; some being advanced but most being behind us.  From what I was told, they have had warp for about sixty-five years.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CSO:  I suppose not, but that does put us in an odd position...  I'm pretty sure the Breen would not count us as allies.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
CAG:  But they don't exactly call us enemies either.  ::Shrugs::  They do have the upper hand over us in general.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Blinks a few more times::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Tilts her head:: All: Aren't we working toward an exchange of ambassadors with the Breen right now anyway?  Could be helpful to be making peace overtures toward both sides at the same time.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::A bit uncertain at the next piece of info to depart.::  All:  Artiz seven had a culture on it.  They themselves were just starting to enter the industrial age.  The Eigreg deployed a weapon that caused their sun to send out a large gravity burst of gammay rays.  You can guess the rest.  It destroyed the entire system of life.  However...
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CMO: Aye, our Ambassadors should have made contact with the Breen.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Turns toward the doctor::  ... the Eigreg have also vowed never to do that again.  The death toll of the system was around 4.3 billion.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Crosses his arms on the table, and leans forward attempting to look interested in the conversation::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO/CMO:  Ambassadors making contact is a long way from being friends...  we should be careful here.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Senn’s last statement registers::  CSO:  4.3....  billion?
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Nods with no expression::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG/CO: I was under the impression - which may be mistaken - that the ambassadors were specifically working toward a possible alliance between the Breen and the Federation. Not saying we shouldn't be careful; just that we weigh the full extent of our options.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Starts to answer the CMO, then just nods silently::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
All: And it's looking more and more like we all share a possible enemy in the Vroa threat.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
CMO:  Unfortunately.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods in agreement with Raeyld::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Holding the cup in her hands::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Holds up his PADD::  CO:  Speaking of which, they provided me with coordinates for probe deployment that would be amenable to them.  It's about one light year outside the system.  ::Hands the PADD to her::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks back to Senn:: CSO: How long ago was the Artiz incident?
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Looks at her notes and back up.::  CMO:  About fifty years ago.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Tilts his head slightly::  All:  I recall that the nuclear wars of earth were responsible for approximately as many deaths -- many cultures within the Federation have had similar violent pasts.  Simply because the Eigreg aren't as far removed from their mistakes doesn't mean they cannot be trusted.  Their vow to refrain from further violent activity of that nature would seem to indicate they at least realize the error of that method.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
All:  Nevertheless, it does bear consideration when we make our reports.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods to the CTO: Though it'd likely be prudent to keep an eye out that they haven't simply grown more...subtle, in their atrocities.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
CTO:  True... but it also points out that they are not helpless, either.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Takes the PADD offered and looks down at the data.::  CTO: The information looks fine to me.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CSO/OPS: I will get you these coordinates so you can prepare the next probe for deployment.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Nods and blinks trying to keep his head upright, mumbling ever so slightly:: All: Their economy is based on electro-plated Latium discs.  As a trading partner would go they have quite a bit to offer.  I've been told that they mine more duranium then they can use in ship construction and trade with the Breen.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods to Raeyld, in agreement, then looks to Kendal as he speaks::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
All: As long as the Breen don't take out trading with them as an economic threat.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Blinks, processing for a moment the idea of electro-plated latinum discs.....Wonders briefly if she'd be so lucky::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
All: Also looking at the specs for their warp systems suggests that they run with less subspace pollution.  Speed is still an issue for them, they can't get past 7.5 but every ship in their fleet can cruise at warp 7.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Tilts her head, considering the environmental aspects of that::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Looks at the jumbled mess of his notes and shrugs:: All: They also have some silks that sell to the other upeoples ::winces at the phraseology:: All: For the equivalent of several hundred bricks of gold-pressed latinum.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Pauses....and blinks again::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
Self: What some people pay for fabric is beyond me...
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Reaches into her pocket and fishes out the small square piece of silk.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Smothers a laugh as he sees what Raeyld is holding::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
OPS:  I think someone needs to get me a sample of that material
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Looks at the CSO for a moment:: CSO: Who would that be ma'am? ::He says slowly::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: It seems we've all gotten a lot of great information.  I look forward to reading everyone’s reports and I will pass them onto Admiral Cosgrave.  OPS: Mr. Kendal, Please pick out recommendations for swapping crewmen out.  I want the best of the best on all systems for departure.  I'll man the bridge until we're in orbit.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Almost chokes::  CSO:  Really?  So you can bring your incredible sewing talents to bear?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Gently rubs the rather incredible piece of fabric between her fingers, watching its iridescent color change as she awaits the dismissal::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Steps on Sky's foot.::  CAG:  If it is worth that much, there must be something important to it.  There are those that will pay that kind of fee, but ONLY if it is worth something.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Winces and pulls his foot back with a glare at the CSO::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: Thank you all you are dismissed.  CAG: Mr. Hawk, I'd like you to man the helm until we reach orbit.  CTO: Work with Mr. Kendal on getting personnel in place before departure.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Looks at the Captain for a long moment and blinks one final time his eyelids closing, if his math was right, he had just reached the point of being awake for 28 hours on roughly 4 hours of sleep::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Nods::  CO:  Aye, Captain
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Stands and makes his way out of the lounge::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Stands and takes her empty cup back over to the replicator::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Leaves the lounge and heads for the bridge::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
CAG:  And then you can babysit your niece.  And seriously, what was in that candy?  ::Follows.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Leans back in her chair, slipping the bit of fabric into her palm, as she waits for the others to depart::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::His head impacts his arms with a solid sounding 'crack' that wakes him back up:: CMO: Could you do the thing with the crew and the paperwork for the stimulants so they are awake?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Innocent tone over his shoulder::  CSO:  Candy?  What candy?
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
CAG:  Let me see... who is most likely not to tell me the truth... daughter or brother... hmmm...

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