Host Erryn says:
MISSION SUMMARY: After the unfortunate incident involving several thousand metric tons of weapons grade radioactive materials, the crew of the Artemis has the unenviable position of trying to smooth things over in the Phi Capella system.

Host Erryn says:
The tenuous peace between the Capellas and Capellans has gotten extremely flimsy as a result of this explosion, caused by an act of terrorism. Each planet blames the other.

Host Erryn says:
The Artemis is bringing Ambassador Yihaas to the system in an attempt to prevent a return to all-out interplanetary war.

Host Erryn says:
ETA to the U.S.S. Ipitac - 4 minutes, 12 seconds.

Host Erryn says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Foster says:
@::nods to his FCO in response to the ETA announcement::

CMO_Bryn says:
::On the bridge at one of the science stations doing some research.::

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Sits at his duty station on the Bridge::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::sitting in the Captains Chair, going over a PADD of reports::

FCO_Teasley says:
::sits at the helm::

CEO_Russel says:
::Enters the bridge and sitsat the ENG station.::

CSO_Monroe says:
::Is in the turbolift reading some funnies::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Enters the bridge and takes her chair, nodding to Ewan:: XO: Captain.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::looks from the PADD:: FCO: ETA to the Ipitac?

Host CO_Foster says:
@<OPS> CO: We're in hailing range.

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::looks over Bryn's shoulder and rrrrrrrrrs curiously at what she's doing::

CSO_Monroe says:
::Laughs out loud as the TL Arrives on the bridge::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::nods back:: CNS: Hello Mr. Farrel

Host CO_Foster says:
@::nods:: OPS: Open a channel.

Amb_Yihaas says:
@::sitting on the bridge reviewing the differing cultures::

CMO_Bryn says:
::heres a purr in her ear and glances up::  SO:  Hi.

CSO_Monroe says:
Self: Oops... ::Quietly walks over to Science Console::

Host CO_Foster says:
@::waits until OPS indicates success, then speaks:: COM: Artemis: Artemis, this is the Ipitac. We should be in transporter range in about a minute.

FCO_Teasley says:
::detects the hail and puts it through::

Amb_Yihaas says:
@::looks up from his reading::

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::leaning from SCI 2 and looking curious, smiles (without showing teeth):: CMO: Grrreetings. What arrre you doing?

Amb_Yihaas says:
@::goes back to reading trying to figure out what the Capellans and Capellas have in common::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
COM: USS Ipitac: This is Executive Officer McPherson-Quest, I'll be filling in for Capt Ross. He is away attending business elsewhere

CMO_Bryn says:
SO:  Trying to discover why nanites with identical replicated material will not work, yet when I take apart and put back together the original, I have no problems.

Host CO_Foster says:
@::raises an eyebrow...unusual for a captain to skip out on a diplomatic assignment...well, unusual for it to be successful, anyway:: COM Artemis: Acknowledged. Prepare for transport, we'll engage once we're in range.

FCO_Teasley says:
::prepares the transporters::

Amb_Yihaas says:
@::notes that the Capellas have a communist type government while the Capellans have a elected representative type system::

CNS_Farrel says:
XO: Sir, permission to meet our guest?

CSO_Monroe says:
::Does scans of the region for radiation levels::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
COM: USS Ipitac: Thank you, we'll await for the Ambassadors arrival

Host CO_Foster says:
@AMB: Ambassador, if you'll go to transporter room 1, we'll beam you over once we're in range.

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::muses and hmmmmmmms, rumbling to himself:: CMO: Therrre was a paperrr done by a young ensign on the _Enterrrprrrise_ a long while back that surrrmised that some nanites could develop intelligence given the rrright stimuli. Know you this worrrk?

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::looks over at the CNS:: CNS: By all means Mr. Farrel

Amb_Yihaas says:
@::rises::  CO Foster:  Thank you for the lift.  ::leaves the bridge for the transporter room::

Host CO_Foster says:
@::nods, and turns to a PADD::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Nods, and enters the TL heading for TR::

Amb_Yihaas says:
@::arrives in transporter room and steps onto the pad::

CMO_Bryn says:
SO:  Yes... an ensign or then ensign Wesely Crusher.  ::Ponders trying to remember exactly what he did but it illudes her::  I don´t remember what all his work entailed, except that he did something and they became sort of their own species?

CNS_Farrel says:
::Enters the Artemis TR, looking over some final notes on her PADD, awaiting the Ambassadors arrival::

Host CO_Foster says:
@COM Artemis: Artemis, we're in range. Transporting the ambassador now.... ::keys the message to the transporter chief::

Amb_Yihaas says:
@::waits patiently for transport::

Host CO_Foster says:
ACTION: The Ambassador materializes on the Artemis.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
COM: USS Ipitac: We are ready to receive

Amb_Yihaas says:
::blinks and looks around.  Steps off the transporter pad::

CNS_Farrel says:
AMB: Ambassador Yihaas, welcome aboard the Artemis.  I'm Counselor Farrel.  ::Extends her hand::

Host CO_Foster says:
@::waits to hear confirmation from the Artemis::

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::bobs his large head in a manner like a Terran nod but looking silly on the Caitian:: CMO: Yes! So then, one might surrrmise that, given enough differrring stimuli - such as in a Borrrg envirrronment - they might even evolve in much the same way. Think of evolution on a micrrrocosmic rrratherrr than a macrrrocosmic scale.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::goes over a PADD briefing him on protocols for Diplomatic Relations::

Amb_Yihaas says:
::shakes the CNS's hand::  CNS:  Thank you.  Its good to be aboard.  It seems we have our work cut out for us.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
*CNS*: Mr. Farrel, do we have our guest?

CMO_Bryn says:
SO:  Hmmm.... I guess I could try to duplicate Crushers work, but I don´t really want to deal with a new species.  What I want to figure out is why replicated nanites won't work.

CNS_Farrel says:
*XO* The Ambassador is aboard sir.  Heading up now.  AMB: ...if you'll follow me i'll show you to the bridge  

Amb_Yihaas says:
::gestures for the CNS to lead the way::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::looks up from the PADD:: COM: USS Ipitac: We have the Ambassador, thanks for your assistance

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Course laid in

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
CMO: Well, that's just it. Perrrhaps they lack the 'sparrrk of life'.

CNS_Farrel says:
::steps out into the corridor, and leads the AMB into the TL:: 

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Thank you Mr. Teasley

Host CO_Foster says:
@::nods:: COM Artemis: Acknowledged, and godspeed.

Amb_Yihaas says:
::follows the CNS::  CNS:  Have you had contact with either party?

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::muses, pondering that and perking his ears almost like arching an eyebrow:: Fascinating..

CMO_Bryn says:
SO:  Turns around and leans back to look up at him.::  SO:  OK... how does one give them the spark of life?  What do the borg put into them that I am missing?

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::looks up from the PADD:: COM: USS Ipitac: Thank you

CNS_Farrel says:
AMB: Not with the official governments, just the terrorist group that did a suicide run on the frieghtor.  I've collected some notes on what i was able to sense from them telepathically.  ::Hands the AMB her PADD:: 

Amb_Yihaas says:
CNS:  Thank you.  ::takes the PADD and skims over it::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::awaits for the arrival of the Ambassador and Mr. Farrel

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Hmms and begins tapping at his console:: CMO: Well, Borrrg nanites are not only the nanites themselves, they arrre the composite prrroduct of theirrr Collective as well, having adapted to serrrvice the everrr changing needs of the Collective to assimilate new species.

CNS_Farrel says:
AMB: They appear to be a passionate people, very strong minded...  ::The TL doors open, leads the AMB onto the bridge::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Shall i proceed to our destination sir?

Amb_Yihaas says:
::follows the CNS, reading and nodding::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::finishes looking over the PADD and sits it aside::

CSO_Monroe says:
*CEO*: Have you gone over the new specs on the modified shields?

CMO_Bryn says:
SO:  But as far as we know, there is no intelligence in them as there was in Crushers.  They simply exist.  If there is intelligence in them, that might raise a rather tricky ethical question.

CNS_Farrel says:
::introduces the two:: XO/AMB: Captain McPherson-Quest, Ambassador Yihaas..

Host CO_Foster says:
ACTION: The Ipitac warps out of sensor range.

Amb_Yihaas says:
::looks quizzically at the XO::  XO:  Where is your Captain?

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::gets up and extends his hand:: AMB: Welcome aboard the Artemis

CMO_Bryn says:
::Glances briefly at the ambassador before going back to her discussion.::

Amb_Yihaas says:
::shakes his hand::

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Nods:: CMO: But, on the otherrr claw, it might also explain why you cannot merrrely rrreplicate them.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
AMB: Unfortunately, Star Fleet needs him elsewhere

CEO_Russel says:
::Turns to the CSO.:: CSO:  I'm right here, and yes, I have looked at them.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
AMB: I hope your stay on the Artemis is a pleasant one ::smiles::

CMO_Bryn says:
::Taps her finger::  SO:  Hmmm... If there is something missing, the computers are not picking it up.  When I replicate a part of it, I scan the two and they are identical in every way.  There must be something more that our scans can not pick up...

Amb_Yihaas says:
XO:  And what is more important than this?  Never mind.  I suppose you will do.  ::doesn't smile back::  Will you and your Counselor be joining me in the negotiations?

CSO_Monroe says:
::Looks up:: CEO: Oh... I think they should hold with the new radiation that has formed.

CNS_Farrel says:
::looks from the AMB to Ewan::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
:: This proud Scotsman hates when he is looked down upon:: AMB: Yes, Cmdr Farrel and myself will be joining you

Comrade_Staplinski says:
COMM: Artemis: This is Comrade Staplinski of Phi Capella IV. Come in please.

Amb_Yihaas says:
XO:  Excellent.  Do you have facilities for our talks on your ship?

Host SEN_Smitto says:
%COM Artemis: Artemis, this is Senator Smitto of the Capellan government. I am ready to proceed when you are.

CEO_Russel says:
CSO:  Yes, they should, but I'll still keep a watch on them.

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
CMO: It could be that they serrrve the Collective in the same fashion as those subject rrraces of the Son'a..

FCO_Teasley says:
::puts the hail through::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::taps her fingers impatiently::

CMO_Bryn says:
::Frowns::    SO:  You mean they are in some way joined to the collective?  That could be very dangerous on our part... especially if any get away.  ::Thinks of the implications, biting her bottom lip.::

CSO_Monroe says:
CEO: Good. I'll have my SO Monitor the radiation. ::Pokes his SO::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::isn't used to being kept waiting by THEM::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: When shall i engage the engines sir?

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
AMB: Yes we do, we'll be using our Briefing Room on Deck 2

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
CMO: Ourrr scans should pick up everrrything. But, look at the brrright side. No one would be able to rrreplicate and sell 'liberrrated' Borrrg nanites on the open or black marrrkets.

Host SEN_Smitto says:
%::wonders why they haven't answered yet::

Amb_Yihaas says:
::nods::  XO:  I'm going up there to get prepared.  Have your CNS join me as soon as possible.  ::adds as an afterthought::  XO:  and yourself of course.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Have Senator Smitto beamed aboard

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::looks at the poke, distracted, then oh's and calibrates his sensors to track and monitor the radiation levels.::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Aye sir

Comrade_Staplinski says:
COMM:Artemis: I repeat, this is Comrade Staplinski. Come in please. ::frowns mightily::

CMO_Bryn says:
SO:  All they would need to do is get there hands on one and inject it into some poor soul.  Goodness knows there are enough samples running about.  Look at the group I have, though they are under lock and key, anything can  happen.

CNS_Farrel says:
XO/AMB: We're receiving hails from the two parties... did you want to make the first introductions? ::looking at the AMB::

FCO_Teasley says:
::locks onto the Senator and engages transporters::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
%COM Artemis: Artemis, this is Senator Smitto, please respond. ::suspects the Capellas have sabotaged the conference already::

Amb_Yihaas says:
CNS:  I will meet them in the briefing room.

Amb_Yihaas says:
::leaves the bridge::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
ACTION: The Senator materializes on the Artemis.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
COM: Sen Smitto: We are beaming you aboard now

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
CMO: I concurrr. They should be destrrroyed, Doctorrr.

Host SEN_Smitto says:
::shakes head at the rudeness of being transported without a word::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::is considering pulling out of the negotiations.::

CNS_Farrel says:
AMB: Okie... ::Realizes she's talking to a wall, the AMB already gone::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::trusts no one::

Amb_Yihaas says:
::arrives on deck 2 and heads toward the briefing room::

CSO_Monroe says:
XO: Shall I take Tactical, sir?

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
COM: Comrade Staplinski: We'll beam you aboard when you are ready

CMO_Bryn says:
SO:  I disagree, there is so much value there and besides, there are easy places to get your hands ahold of nanites at other stations that are not moving around.  There is much to learn and many possible advantages.

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: The senator is aboard sir

CNS_Farrel says:
XO: I'll meet the dignitaries... ::jumps in the lift and high tails it to the TR::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
COMM:Artemis: When I am ready? I have been ready. ::mutters something about dogs under her breath::

Amb_Yihaas says:
::miraculously finds the briefing room and enters::

FCO_Teasley says:
::takes another look at the intended course::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Thank you Mr. Teasley

Host SEN_Smitto says:
::wonders if anyone's EVER going to speak to him here::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::looks over to the CSO: CSO: By all means Mr. Monroe

CSO_Monroe says:
::Goes to Tactical::

CNS_Farrel says:
::stops running outside the doors, and enters the Transporter room, trying to hide the fact she is out of breath::  SEN: Senator Smitto, welcome aboard the Artemis.  Sorry about the delay.  

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Mr. Teasley, beam the Comrade over

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Shakes head:: CMO: That is a classic arrrgument in the courrrse of study, Doctorrr, but even you must agrrree that the rrrisks of what those nanites, loose on a starrrship, could be capable of overrrshadow what we could learrrn frrrom them?

Amb_Yihaas says:
::looks at the oblong shaped table and wishes it was a round one.::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Aye sir

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::glares::

FCO_Teasley says:
::locks onto the Comrade and engages transporters::

Amb_Yihaas says:
::sighs and replicates a big jug of ice cold water and several glasses.  Arranges them around the table::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
CNS: Quite all right, I'm not in a particular rush to meet the heathens again....Miss....?

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Mr. Teasley, after the Comrade is beamed over, you may engage to Warp 4

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Aye sir

CSO_Monroe says:
::Scans the system for ships::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::Arrives in the transporter room and steps off the PADD, glaring at everyone she sees::

CMO_Bryn says:
SO:  Actually, there is very little risk as I have deactivated all of those I have.  That turned out to be rather simple.  All I had to do is remove one small ::Pinches her fingers to nothing:: piece.  I keep them separated.  And as a replicated piece will not work...  ::Shrugs::  they should be safe.

FCO_Teasley says:
*TR*: Is the Comrade aboard yet?

Host SEN_Smitto says:
ACTION: Staplinski materializes behind the Senator.

CNS_Farrel says:
SEN: Counselor Hali Farrel.  ::Nods curtiously::    ::looks at the new arrival:: Comrade: Comrade Staplinski welcome aboard the ARtemis.  ::Introduces the two diginitaries to eachother::

Amb_Yihaas says:
::tries to arrange the chairs in an egalitarian pattern::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
::forces a smile at the new arrival:: Staplinski: Good to see you again, "comrade".

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Mr. Teasley, I'll be on Deck 2 with our guests and Mr. Farrel, let me know when we enter the Capllean System

CEO_Russel says:
::Monitors shields..::

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Hmmms and faces the doctor:: CMO: I am thinking morrre frrrom a Securrrity perrrspective, perrrhaps, you'll need to forrrgive the 'harrrdwirrred' rrreflexes.

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::Remains violently unsmiling. Nods tightly.::SEN: Senator.

Amb_Yihaas says:
::tries to come up with a strategy for the peace talks but realizes he doesn't have a clue.  Decides to wing it::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Aye sir

CNS_Farrel says:
SEN, CMRD: If you'll follow me, I’ll lead you to the meeting room.  ::steps into the corridor::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
::continues smiling, showing as many teeth as possible::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::glares and walks on::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
::exhales with relief and follows::

Amb_Yihaas says:
::stands and waits for the planetary representatives::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::thinks the Senator looks like a multi-toothed babinski::

CMO_Bryn says:
SO:  No problem.  It would have been a bit... dim witted of me to leave them active.  I have sent out some feelers from the ships past CMO, doctor Senn... well, actually, she is Captain Senn now.  I am hoping she might have some insite for me.

CMO_Bryn says:
SO: And I just had a thought... wouldn't it be great if we could program them to clean up that radiation  mess out there?

CNS_Farrel says:
::leads the two representatives into the breifing room and introduces them to the Ambassador::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::looks at the Ambassador questioningly::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::gets up from the CON:: FCO: Mr. Teasley, you have the CON

Host SEN_Smitto says:
::would rather be anywhere the communist barbarian isn't::

Amb_Yihaas says:
::smiles and greets the representatives::

CSO_Monroe says:
::Scans the area for ships but finds a meteor:: Self: Hm... Target Practice? Naw....

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Aye sir

Host SEN_Smitto says:
ACTION: The Artemis arrives in the Phi Cappela system.

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Looks warily at the Doctor and lays his ears back:: CMO: What arrre you suggesting..?

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Sir, we'

Amb_Yihaas says:
ALL:  Sit. sit.  ::gestures toward the chairs he has so skillfully arranged::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Steps into he corner for a moment:: *XO* Captain, the dignitaries have arrived at the briefing room.  ::Regions the others::

FCO_Teasley says:
<edit last FCO line>

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Sir we are here

Comrade_Grishk says:
@::watches his ships spread out:: Self : Excellent....

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::looks around at the blatant capitalism and thinks this negotiations may be a waste of the party's time::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
::eyes everything warily, but sits as indicated::

CMO_Bryn says:
::Shrugs::  SO:  Right now they are looking at evacuating the system because it will take along time for clean  up.... if possible.  What if....

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::sits on the edge of the too comfortable seat::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Mr. Teasley, thank you ::turns and enters the turbo lift::

Amb_Yihaas says:
Comrade/SEN:  Thank you for allowing us this opportunity to build a bridge of peace.

CNS_Farrel says:
::joins the others at the table, sitting next to the AMB::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
::thinks the conference room is a little too Spartan for his tastes::

FCO_Teasley says:
::reduces speed and sits in the big chair::

Amb_Yihaas says:
::sits and pours water, offering glasses to all::

Comrade_Grishk says:
@::catches word from his people on planet that the Artemis has entered the system::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::looks skeptical:: ALL: We build nothing. We talk only.

Comrade_Grishk says:
<catches=gets>

Host SEN_Smitto says:
::nods politely:: CNS: The only reason I am here is because my government values peace.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
TL: Deck 2 ::the turbo lift gently glides away::

Amb_Yihaas says:
Comrade:  Of course.  Your presence is appreciated.

CSO_Monroe says:
SO: Radiation reading? ::Scans the shield power::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::looks at the murdering dog across from her and frowns::

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Shakes his head and lashes his tufted tailtip:: CMO: Loose modified Borrrg technology in an alrrready unstable rrregion, untested? The Federrration would neverrr live that down! ::Checks his monitors and reports back the radiation figure::

Amb_Yihaas says:
Comrade/SEN:  Your wars in the past have cost both sides much?

Comrade_Grishk says:
@::turns to his Comm officer:: All : It is time... Tell our ships to advance..

Host SEN_Smitto says:
::pretends not to notice the enemy's scowl::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::the turbo lift gently stops on Deck2, Mac exits from his ride and walks to the Briefing Room::

FCO_Teasley says:
::calls the Beta FCO::

CMO_Bryn says:
SO:  True, true... but if it were tested.... any ways, it is one of the reasons to keep working with them.  There is so much potential.

Host SEN_Smitto says:
AMB: Yes...which is why we agreed to the peace in the first place. ::glares at Staplinsky::

CSO_Monroe says:
::Scans the area for ships::

Amb_Yihaas says:
::looks toward the Comrade for a response::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
ALL: We have lost many to the cause. Mudered by these.........captitalists.

Comrade_Grishk says:
@::watches as his ships advance, heading for the Federation ship, in perfect sincronizationw ith each other::

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Hmms and nods:: CMO: Point conceded, Doctorrr. I will assist you, should you wish.

Comrade_Grishk says:
@::comms to his ships:: All Ships,, Attack pattern Krizhas... LEt's show these dogs why we deserve this system...

Amb_Yihaas says:
Comrade/SEN:  You have much different political systems, yet come from a common stock.

Comrade_Staplinski says:
AMD: Bah!

CSO_Monroe says:
FCO: I am detecting Ships approaching.

FCO_Teasley says:
CSO: Do they have hostile intent?

CMO_Bryn says:
SO: Sure, if you have the time.  Right now I am trying to track down some  more refrences.  Will I have permission to work with the nanites, all current work is classified.  Makes it kind of hard to do research.

Amb_Yihaas says:
Comrade:  May I ask what you hope to gain from these talks?

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::enters the Briefing Room and nods at the participants, walks over and sits next to the CNS::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
::rolls eyes::

Comrade_Grishk says:
@::watches as the Federation ship grows on his screen::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Without making eye contact, scans for projections from the dignataries...looking for any sign that they arent' interested in peace...::

Amb_Yihaas says:
::ignores the Senator's eye rolling::

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::perks his ears at the word 'hostile' and looks at Tactical as if he should be there...::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::considers the question::

CSO_Monroe says:
FCO: Same configuration as last time... twice as many!  In Two Groups Now!  I recommend Yellow Alert!

CMO_Bryn says:
<MO Parks>*CMMO*:  I finished up the last set of tests.  They turned out negative.

Comrade_Staplinski says:
AMB: Justice for the motherland. Peace for her people.

CEO_Russel says:
::sighs.::

FCO_Teasley says:
CSO: Yellow alert

CMO_Bryn says:
*MO Parks*:  Thank you doctor.  Go ahead and start that next group.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::as he sits, he remembers fondly the last time he tried to negotiate::

Amb_Yihaas says:
SEN:  And you?  What do you hope to gain here?

CSO_Monroe says:
::Initiates Yellow Alert::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
ACTION: The deck plates rumble as the shields raise.

Comrade_Grishk says:
@::notices another group of ships coming in from the opposite direction:: SO : Sensor officer... Give me an Identification on those ships....

FCO_Teasley says:
*XO*: Commander Quest, please report to the bridge

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::looks extemely suspicious:: ALL: What trick is this?

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
*FCO*: What's going on Mr. Teasley?

Host SEN_Smitto says:
AMB: Peace...and an END to these senseless terrorist attacks, before they destroy BOTH our worlds.

CMO_Bryn says:
::Glances up:

Amb_Yihaas says:
::notices the rumbling and looks at the XO questioningly::

FCO_Teasley says:
*XO*: There are several ship which of the type that we faced at our last mission sir

Host SEN_Smitto says:
ACTION: Both groups of ships converge on the Artemis simultaneously.

Amb_Yihaas says:
SEN/Comrade:  Then you both want peace for all your people?

Comrade_Grishk says:
@::his ships approach the Artemis:: All Ships : Arm weapons... Prepare for assault..

CMO_Bryn says:
::Looks over at the SO's sensors wondering what is up::

CSO_Monroe says:
FCO: Weapons are hot!

Host SEN_Smitto says:
AMB: Yes, of course. But not at the cost of annihilation!

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::a worried look crosses his face:: ALL: My aplogies, but I must tend to ships business on the Bridge

FCO_Teasley says:
CSO: Red alert, full power to the shields

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Blinks at the voice from the doctor's communicator, then shakes himself and pays closer attention to the rad levels::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::growls:: AMB: Peace and justice!

Amb_Yihaas says:
::wonders what is happening out there::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
ACTION: The second groups fires a poorly-aimed volley at the Artemis...then notices the other group.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Still not making eye contact...content with the SEN's projections, she tries to sense anything alarming projecting from the Comrade::

CSO_Monroe says:
::Initiates Red Alert::

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
CSO: Sirrr, perrrmission to assume Tactical..?

Amb_Yihaas says:
Comrade:  What would you consider as suitable "justice"?

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::politely excuses himself and walks out of the room and hurries to the turbo lift::

CMO_Bryn says:
::Looks over at the screen::  SO:  What in the galaxy are they up to?

Comrade_Grishk says:
@::gets a reply from his SO:: What??? Change vetor of attack.... Fire on the Traitorous vessels... Desrtoy our enemies!!

Comrade_Staplinski says:
AMB: That they pay for the attack upon our planet!

CSO_Monroe says:
SO: Granted.

Host SEN_Smitto says:
<Group2> ::stops firing, temporarily confused by the appearance of the other group::

CMO_Bryn says:
::Mumbles::  This is not good::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::enters the turbo lift:: TL: Bridge

CSO_Monroe says:
::HEads to Science::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::doesn't like this at all::

FCO_Teasley says:
SO: Target the lead ships weapons and fire

Host SEN_Smitto says:
Staplinsky: WE pay? What sort of fool do you take the ambassador for?

Amb_Yihaas says:
::calmly::  Comrade:  And what would you consider suitable compensation?

Comrade_Grishk says:
@::his ships engage the other group:: All Ships : Fire at will..

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
CMO: Attacking. ::He gets up and charges over to Tactical, charging weapons and targetting weapons systems:: FCO: Firing phasers. ::fires::

Amb_Yihaas says:
SEN:  And your world has suffered losses as well.  How can that be repaid?

Host SEN_Smitto says:
<Group2> COM: Grishk: Curse you, communist heathen! All ships, return fire!

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::exits the turbo lift:: FCO: Mr. Teasley, report!

CMO_Bryn says:
::Helps with science, keeping an eye on the radiation levels::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::looks down her nose as if she smells something:: SEN: Those who would attack the motherland should pay dearly. You have attacked us unprovoked. We demand immediate retribution!

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: We're under attack by several vessels which we faced during our disposal mission sir

Host SEN_Smitto says:
ACTION: The two opposing groups swirl in a maelstrom of violence, ignoring the Artemis. Stray shots, however, do not...and some strike the Artemis.

Amb_Yihaas says:
::looks at the CNS::

Comrade_Grishk says:
@COM : Group 2 : You will pay for your insolense dogs!

Host SEN_Smitto says:
::shoots to his feet:: Attacking! Staplinski: More terrorism!?

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Evasive action Mr. Teasley, I have the CON

CNS_Farrel says:
::notices ships fighting outside the briefing room windows, and looks at the AMB concerned::

CSO_Monroe says:
::Looks up at the XO:: XO: Sir, I am concluding that one group is from the Capellas and the other Capellans

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Aye sir ::takes the helm::

Amb_Yihaas says:
Comrade/SEN:  Let's all take a deep breath and calm down, shall we.

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
ALL: Forward shields at 86% and holding. Targets?

FCO_Teasley says:
::engages evasive manuvers::

Amb_Yihaas says:
::follows the CNS's gaze.::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::looks over to the CSO:: CSO: Thank you Mr. Monroe

CEO_Russel says:
::Has his repair teams get ready.::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::Stands as well:: SEN: We do not resort to terrorism, Capitalist Pig Virus! It is you who have defiled the holy motherland!

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Mr. Teasley open hailing frequencies

CNS_Farrel says:
SEN/CMRD: Sirs...it's not too late to call this off...please lets first give the talks a chance.

Comrade_Grishk says:
@::rocks with his ship as he gets hit:: All Ships : Fight to the last man.. The dogs may not survive this day.. Or time of glory has come!!

Amb_Yihaas says:
SEN/Comrade:  would you two mind looking out this window and telling me if you can identify the ships out there.  ::gestures toward the window::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
::sits back down:: AMB: Yes, we should be calm when the communist forces destroy us.

CSO_Monroe says:
::Looks at the Circles and Triangles on his sensor screen::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::looks over to the CMO:: CMO: Can you take OPS, Dr?

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::eyes the weak fool before her::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
ACTION: The second group responds in kind, with both sides taking heavy losses.

CMO_Bryn says:
::Glances at the XO and nods, getting up to assume OPS::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
::grudgingly looks out the window:: AMB: Generic patrol craft.

FCO_Teasley says:
::gets the ship behind of the enemy shuttles::

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: Sirrr, many ships in both grrroups have sufferrred catastrrophic losses.

Amb_Yihaas says:
SEN:  and is that a battle occurring?

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
CMO: Open hailing frequencies

CMO_Bryn says:
::Inputs her codes and begins to shuffle energy to key stations, giving warning to various departs she was shutting down their areas.::

Comrade_Grishk says:
@::his ship comes about, and his beam weapon targets an already damaged ship..:: DIE, dogs, DIE!

CNS_Farrel says:
::Shields her eyes as a ship explodes not far outside the windows::  SEN/CMRD:  Both your peoples are taking heavy losses out there...

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::looks as well::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
ACTION: All but two ships on each side are destroyed.

CMO_Bryn says:
*MO Parks*:  Prepare sickbay for casualties.

Amb_Yihaas says:
SEN/Comrade:  I beg you.  Call them off if you can.

CMO_Bryn says:
<MO Parks>*CMO*:  On it doctor.

Host SEN_Smitto says:
AMB: MY people would not be involved in such hostility except in self-defense.

CMO_Bryn says:
XO:  Hailing frequencies opened.

Comrade_Staplinski says:
AMB: I recognize nothing............

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Targets the weapons systems on both ships:: XO: Weapons systems targetted, perrrmission to firrre?

Comrade_Staplinski says:
SEN: You accuse US of attacking you?

Comrade_Grishk says:
@::looks at his tactical display:: All Ships : We are all that is left, but we will make this day count... No wards!! To victory!! ::has his ship fly into the middle of the other two, guns blazing::

CSO_Monroe says:
::Looks on his sensors:: Self: My Lord....

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
COM: Group 1 and 2: This Executive Officer of the Federation Starship USS Artemis, I request you power down your weapons and cease this violence

Amb_Yihaas says:
SEN/Comrade:  It no longer matters who started it.  Who will stop it!

Host SEN_Smitto says:
ACTION: The raiders manage to wipe each other out.

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::sighs deeply::

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: Too late. They're gone, sirrr.

CEO_Russel says:
::Sighs as the last of the raiders are destroyed.::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
Staplinski: Do you see any OTHER communist warmongers here?

Comrade_Staplinski says:
AMB: We have lost many lives.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Watches the last ship explode...all that's left flamming debris...::

Amb_Yihaas says:
::watches with great sadness::

CMO_Bryn says:
::Looks at the screen with a touch of sorrow at her being... such needless waste, as if they didn't already have problems to deal with in the radiation.::

CSO_Monroe says:
Self: God forbid.....

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::SCans for survivors::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
SEN: No. I see only Federalist Swine who attack innocent people.

CMO_Bryn says:
::Quietly closes the silent channel::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
AMB: As have we...always at the hands of the Capellas.

CSO_Monroe says:
::Scans the area for radiation::

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: No surrrvivorrrs, Commanderrr...

Amb_Yihaas says:
SEN/Comrade:  You both agreed you wanted peace.  We must stop trying to pin the blame and start trying to stop the killing.

Host SEN_Smitto says:
::fumes, too angry to answer the latest insult::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::mourns silently for the lives that have once again been stolen from the Motherland::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
SO: Mr. Sozor, keep the sensors active and watch out for more raiders...::looks over to the CMO:: CMO: Mr. Bryn stand down from Red to Yellow Alert

CMO_Bryn says:
::Saddly sighs at Sozorstennaj comment.::

CMO_Bryn says:
XO:  Aye sir

Host SEN_Smitto says:
AMB: All well and good, but WE didn't try to irradiate the entire system!

CMO_Bryn says:
::Brings the ship to yellow alert status::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::glares and sits down with an audible bump::

FCO_Teasley says:
::brings the ship to a stop::

Amb_Yihaas says:
SEN:  Then help find a way to make sure it doesn't happen again.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
*CNS*: How are things going Mr. Farrel?

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: Aye, sirrr. ::Extends sensor range and intensity, maintaining full shields and weapons on standby::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
SEN: You mistake yourselves for the injured party here.

CMO_Bryn says:
*Mo Park*:  Report please.

Host SEN_Smitto says:
AMB: I have no control over communist actions.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Moves aside for a moment:: *XO* We appear to be at a bit of a deadlock, but atlest they're still talking sir...

Amb_Yihaas says:
SEN/Comrade:  May we have a moment of silence in honour of those who just gave their lives?

Host SEN_Smitto says:
Staplinsky: Do I? Our world will impact the irradiated zone first.

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::stiffens::

CSO_Monroe says:
XO: Shall I have Security come with you to the Briefing Room, sir?

Amb_Yihaas says:
SEN/Comrade:  Please.  ::looks mournful::

CEO_Russel says:
::Assigns two repair teams to fix the minor damage.  Has the others return to their duties.::

CMO_Bryn says:
<MO Park>*CMO*:  A few minor casualties.  We have it covered down here.

Comrade_Staplinski says:
::does not believe in anything but the Motherland::

CMO_Bryn says:
*MO Park*:  Good.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Stands, remaining silent::

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Rumbles under his breath, lashing his tail:: CSO: I'd be happy to go with him, sirrrr...

Host SEN_Smitto says:
::sighs:: AMB: We want peace, but as soon as we lowered our guard the system was nearly destroyed.

Amb_Yihaas says:
::closes his eyes and says a silent prayer for those lives just lost::

CMO_Bryn says:
XO:  Minor casualties that are being taken care of.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::a lookf relief crosses Ewans face:: *CNS*: Mr. Farrel, thats good. Assist the Ambassador with his negotiations. My presence is required here on the Bridge

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
CMO: Thank you Mr. MacMer

FCO_Teasley says:
::checks if  his systems are damaged::

Amb_Yihaas says:
::opens his eyes and gives the CNS a hopeless look::

Comrade_Staplinski says:
AMB: For years we have tried to co-exist with those who would attack us. We have suffered too many losses.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Gives the AMB a look of encouragement::

CSO_Monroe says:
SO: Hold up... XO: Commander?

CMO_Bryn says:
::Reinitiates power to minor systems,  warning the crew they are still at yellow alert and not to start anything important that required  power.::

Host SEN_Smitto says:
AMB: Clearly, we we both have to evacuate our homes. Can the Federation guarantee that we will be evacuated to separate systems?

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Yes Mr. Monroe?

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Remains at Tactical, giving himself time to acclimate himself, then looks slightly shocked as he places the voice that the doctor has been speaking to and looks suprised. He then shakes himself and nods at the CSO.::

CSO_Monroe says:
XO: Shall I send Security Down to the Briefing Room?

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Not yet, I don't want the delegates to think we don't trust them. But keep them on Alert in case arises

Comrade_Staplinski says:
AMB: We value three things only. The Party, the People, The Land. How do we leave the land? ::frowns::

CSO_Monroe says:
XO: Aye

Host SEN_Smitto says:
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