Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Captains Log Star Date 10203.15. We are currently in the Horias System trying to negotiate a peace between the Horian 2 and 4 peoples. This seems that it's not going to be an easy task. It is a kind of negotiation that I fear the most. However, it is partof the job of being Captain. I will do my best and I am glad that I have Cmdr.’s Somak and Farrel along. Still, I am nervous as all heck, don't want to repeat the same

Host H2_Filtra says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Third Party, part 2>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CMO_Mea`e says:
Aaa... aaahhh.... Achooo...

CNS_Farrel says:
::Ears still ringing from Honoria screech upon entrance to the conference room....::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
:: sits running scans on both vessels and the asteroid belt and considering his data at his station on the Bridge::

H4_Saldon says:
::sitting at the conference table glaring at the twos::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Steps from the turbo lift onto the bridge with a sigh::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::his palms begin to sweat:: H2/H4: I'd like to welcome you aboard my ship, the USS Artemis. I am Captain Ewan MacPherson-Quest, master of this vessel. I would like to begin with requests that each delegate has to offer.

CEO_Russel says:
::At the conference room entrance, standing next to the twos.::

FCO_Teasley says:
::sitting in the captain's chair::

XO_Somak says:
::watches around, sensing the tension that's thick enough to cut with a knife::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::flicks an ear at the doctor and turns to look at her enter the Bridge, nodding to her::

Host H2_Filtra says:
::locates Saldon, and his gills flutter::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Stands and motions to a seat for the H2::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Walks over to science and slumps a bit against the console::  CSO:  Were you able to get anymore information?

H2_Honoria says:
::gives them all an evil look:

Host H2_Filtra says:
::waits for Saldon to seat first::

Host H2_Filtra says:
::sits down, in the exact opposite chair from Saldon::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Nods and hands the doctor a PADD:: CMO: Yes, they appearrr to be standarrrd humanoid, not unlike Terrrran or Betaziod but forrr the vestigial gills at the base ofthe neck, which I suspect will assist in processing oxygen frrrom hydrrrogen laced envirrronments.

Host H2_Filtra says:
::waits for Honoria to speak::

H4_Saldon says:
::eyes the 2's suspiciously ... not trusting them for a second::

MO_Ens_T`Rail says:
COMPUTER: locate Commander Farrel

CEO_Russel says:
::as the twos sit down, turns to leave.::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Sneezes in the middle of his sentence::  CSO:  Sowwy.

FCO_Teasley says:
CTO: Let me know if either ship raises shields or powers weapons

H2_Honoria says:
::eyes the 4s and sits:

CNS_Farrel says:
::Blinks as Filtra moves past the chair she has pulled out for her, and takes her chair...::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::flattens ears:: CMO: A touch of the flu, doctorrr?

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Takes the PADD::  CSO:  They were or are still water breathers?  At least, my experience has always been gills were an evolutionary process of water breathers.

CEO_Russel says:
::exits the conference room.::

Host H2_Filtra says:
::doesn't move her eyes off of Saldon::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Sits in the chair she has pulled out and looks at the delegates::

XO_Somak says:
::picks up on everyone's locations, making a mental map of the room::

H4_Saldon says:
CO:  Very well ... I will start.  We want them to stop attacking our people!  We have, for too long, had to put up with them attacking us! ::points at the twos::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CMO: Arrre, and yes, errrgo the hydrrrogen commentarrry. H2O, yes?

CMO_Mea`e says:
CSO:  No... I have contacted a Klingon childhood illness...

CEO_Russel says:
::The sound of bickering in the background, walks to the TL.::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CMO: A Klingon sickness? Is it ah, conducive to yourrrr species?

H2_Honoria says:
::stiffens:: ALL: Us! We have killed no one! Those ......amboles have killed our children!

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::looks at the H2 delegate:: H2 And why have you been attacking the 4's?

H4_Saldon says:
::stands abruptly:: ALL:  We have done no such thing!!!!  You attacked us!!!!!!

CEO_Russel says:
::Enters TL.::  TL:  Bridge.

CMO_Mea`e says:
CSO:  I wouldn’t have thought so... but this particular childhood illness was supposedly extinct...

CNS_Farrel says:
H4/H2: Perhaps it would be best to leave the past where it is....and talk about the present, about peace?

MO_Ens_T`Rail says:
::leaves SB and walks down the hall and gets on the TL::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::cocks head curiously:: CMO: Then why have you contrrracted it?

H2_Honoria says:
CO: We are in desperate need. We have only fought for the survival of our people.

MO_Ens_T`Rail says:
TL: Bridge

XO_Somak says:
::raises an eyebrow, not thinking the action would start so suddenly::

CEO_Russel says:
::Exits TL onto the bridge.::

H2_Honoria says:
::glares:: Unlike the fours!

H4_Saldon says:
CO:  As are we.

H4_Saldon says:
Honoria:  What!!!!!!  You have been systematically taking what little resources we have left!!!!!!!!

CTO_TRel says:
FCO: Understood.

Host H2_Filtra says:
Honoria : You have depleted our system's resources... We are barely being able to survive...

CMO_Mea`e says:
CSO:  I have my staff looking into it.  All I know, is that I am not contagious.  Achooo...  ::Sighs::

CEO_Russel says:
::sighs.::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
H2/H4: Now what I can't understand is, why haven't you tried to come up with a peaceful solution yourselves?

H4_Saldon says:
CO:  That is why my Government contacted your Federation.  It seems they do not want to find a peaceful solution.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Flattens ears again and pulls out his tricorder, running it quickly on the doctor and then himself:: CMO: One hopes that contagion doesn't pick and choose differing species to migrate to.

Host H2_Filtra says:
CO : Have you tried talking peace to a planet that attacks innocent freighters to steal what food we can scrounge?

CMO_Mea`e says:
CSO:  I wonder though, if it has more to do with my empathic abilities then anything else.

FCO_Teasley says:
::checks on what the Horias ships are doing::

H4_Saldon says:
Filtra:  We have NOT attacked your freighters.  You attacked ours!!

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::perks up his ears at that:: CMO: Why would it have something to do with empathy?

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Rubs her nose with her handkerchief::  CSO:  I swear, this feels more like a cold then anything else.

XO_Somak says:
CO: Captain, we need to talk to one side at a time, this is only causing more conflict..

MO_Ens_T`Rail says:
::exits TL on to the bridge::

H2_Honoria says:
CO: We seek peace......and safety from them!

CNS_Farrel says:
H2/H4/CO: If resources are so scarce and are causing conflict perhaps the Federation could offer both sides aide to compensate? ::Looks to the captain::

CEO_Russel says:
::rubs his forehead.  Nods to the MO as he steps onto the bridge.::

CTO_TRel says:
::carefully watches the monitor displaying the tactical status of the 2's and 4's ships::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
H2/H4: What is the one solution besides an end to the confrontations, that you would like to see happen and from there we can begin

FCO_Teasley says:
::sees they're not doing anything::

H4_Saldon says:
CO:  Safety!! My people are not safe while they are around.

CMO_Mea`e says:
CSO:  Because one of the Klingons had it... we don't know how he got it.   I wouldn't think I could have gotten it, but I have no idea how or why else I would have gotten it.  My species is not even close... achoo... to Klingons.

H2_Honoria says:
CNS: We have nothing left!

FCO_Teasley says:
CTO: Let me know if either of the ships raises shields or powers weapons

Host H2_Filtra says:
CO : Our children are dying of famine.. We need supplies..

MO_Ens_T`Rail says:
::walks over to the CMO:: CMO: anything exciting happening

H2_Honoria says:
::snorts"" H@: Your children? Our children are dying..........

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::flinches slightly back at the continued sneezing:: CMO: I see. How bizarrrre. ::Looks over the MO from his seated position and flicks an ear curiously::

CEO_Russel says:
::walks to the ENG station and sits down.::

CNS_Farrel says:
All: Then it seems that scarce resources has been a factor in this conflict...and more abundant resources would help quell the conflict?

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Looks over at the MO::  MO:  Not at the moment.  Is everything still quiet in sickbay?

H4_Saldon says:
CNS:  Perhaps ::looks skeptical::

H2_Honoria says:
::looks sad:: CMO: They will just steal the new supplies.

H4_Saldon says:
CO:  Captain, my people need assistance.  But every time we try to bring in supplies, they take them from us

CNS_Farrel says:
H4/H2/CO: The Federation may be able to provide those basic resources...if both sides agree to stop fighting.

Host H2_Filtra says:
CNS : The twos would need to be stopped... I don't put it behind them to attack the freighters bound for our planet..

XO_Somak says:
H2/H4/CO: Indeed, we will need to solve the differences before we can entrust these people with our technology.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
H2/H4: What I'm going to try and accomplish is how we can get your two peoples to work together in peace and harmony. Now what can you offer to the other that can help us reach this goal?

MO_Ens_T`Rail says:
CMO: yea  quiet and boring

CTO_TRel says:
FCO: Aye, Commander.

CMO_Mea`e says:
MO:  Good.....::Has a sudden violent sneezing fit, and almost finds herself on the ground::

H2_Honoria says:
::looks suspicious:: CO: And how will you stop them from stealing from us?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::flattens his ears to his skull and stands, holding the much smaller woman upright::

FCO_Teasley says:
::contacts the Beta FCO to report to the bridge::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Sighs::  CSO:  Thank you...

CEO_Russel says:
::stands and walks to the CMO/CSO/MO.::

H4_Saldon says:
::is suspicious:: CO:  And who will stop them from attacking us.

MO_Ens_T`Rail says:
CMO: Are you ok, doc ?

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Shakes her head::  MO:  I thought I was getting better.  I guess I should head back to my quarters.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::bobs his head, Terran-fashion:: CMO: You'rrrre welcome. Perrrrhaps you should be in Sickbay, doctorrr?

CMO_Mea`e says:
MO:  At least I am not breaking out in spots.

CMO_Mea`e says:
CSO:  Nah... but my bed is sounding much better at the moment.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
H2/H4: The first step is learn about each other cultures, the more you know about each other, the more you can understand each other

CNS_Farrel says:
All: If these supplies were brought in on neutral  Federation ships in equal quantities to both sides, that would prevent any raids...

CMO_Mea`e says:
MO:  We need to start the next round of physicals.  Beginning with the captain.  Why don't you pull all the command staffs... achoo... files.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Nods again at her, human-wise, then flicks an ear at a chime from his station and sits again, tapping controls::  Self: Currrious...

H4_Saldon says:
CNS:  These supplies would be guarded to stop theft?

CEO_Russel says:
::hears "physical" and, since no one seems to have noticed him, slowly backs away towards the TL.::

CTO_TRel says:
::begins to familiarize herself with the intricacies of the alien weapons as well as possible from the Artemis::

CMO_Mea`e says:
CSO:  If you get anymore information on our guests, pass it onto to Dr. T'Rail.

H4_Saldon says:
CO:  Captain, once before we tried to talk peace with them ... the result was they destroyed our ship!

H2_Honoria says:
CO: They lie! They cannot be trusted!

Host H2_Filtra says:
CO : They lie... It was them that destroyed our envoys of peace!

CNS_Farrel says:
All: They could be brought in on federation transports...clearly if either side attacked a federation ship it would be against their interest as both sides could receive equal aide.

CMO_Mea`e says:
MO:  Unless it is a dire emergency, I trust you will be able to handle it.  ::Smiles::  If I am needed, you will know where to find me.

H4_Saldon says:
CO:  We did no such thing!

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Starts to head back to the TL::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Nods at the CMO, then looks at the CTO:: CTO: Could you rrrefine yourrr shorrrt rrrange scan and feed it to Science, please, Lieutenant?

CEO_Russel says:
::Enters TL.::

FCO_Teasley says:
::sees Ensign D'mato::

CTO_TRel says:
CSO:  Certainly. ::begins modifying the data and feeding to the science console on the bridge where the CSO is seated::

H2_Honoria says:
::is turning purple with anger::

Host H2_Filtra says:
::whispers into Honoria's ear:: Honoria : We cannot let this opportunity pass us by... Even if that means diverting our resources from the war.... If we can manage resources to help our people...

XO_Somak says:
::sighs:: H2/H4: To begin these negotiations perhaps we should ignore the past, and begin working on the future.

Host H2_Filtra says:
::continues:: Honoria : We'll be in a better position to eradicate these treacherous 4s..

FCO_Teasley says:
Beta_FCO: Ensign, there is chance that we will have to get out of here if we end up in trouble, so for now, it will be your job to find a clear route out of the system

H2_Honoria says:
::nods slowly::

H2_Honoria says:
Filtra: Okay.

CTO_TRel says:
::notices a few odd fluctuations in the other ships and begins to investigate::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Stepping into the TL::  Computer, deck 4.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::muses over it, then logs it down:: CTO: The vessels arrre comprrrised of many outdated weapons systems frrrom thrrroughout the quadrrrant. I'm going to rrrun a biphasic polarrric scan and see if I turrrn up anything...

CNS_Farrel says:
H2/H4: Yes...::nodding at the XO:: can both your honors agree to focus on the present, on working a peaceful solution?

Host H2_Filtra says:
::turns to Honoria, and nods::

H4_Saldon says:
::thinks of how she can turn this to her advantage::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Isn't enthused by the delay at the delegates delay....as they ponder their own objectives::

CTO_TRel says:
CSO: Please transfer the results to TAC when you're done.

CEO_Russel says:
TL:  Deck 3.

H4_Saldon says:
CNS:  Perhaps you are right.  It is difficult to forget the past ....

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Rumbles to himself as he sits back:: CTO: Scans negative. That rrrules out Ferrrengi arrrms dealerrrs, unless they werrre selling thrrrough thirrrd parrrties.

H4_Saldon says:
CO:  What would the Federation do to ensure that the twos would not steal our supplies once delivered?

CTO_TRel says:
CSO: Indeed.

FCO_Teasley says:
CTO: Status?

CEO_Russel says:
::Exits TL, walks to his quarters.  Enters, grabs his toolkit, then heads back to the TL.::

Host H2_Filtra says:
CO : Captain.. We are ready to agree to a cease fire, but only if the Fours agree to it as well... AND they agree to concede part of their supplies should the ships bound for our world be attacked by their vessels..

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CTO: But the assorrrtment of weapons on BOTH ships seems to indicate that a balance of powerrr has been maintained.  Both vessels arrre evenly matched, though the assorrrtement of weapons systems differrrs frrrom one to the otherrr. Verrry odd.

XO_Somak says:
H2/H4: Trust, Saldon. We need to set it up between you.

H4_Saldon says:
CO:  WHAT!!!!!  We will NOT give any of our supplies to you.  It is you who need to concede part of your supplies!

CTO_TRel says:
FCO: The ships have not undergone any significant changes of any sort.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
H2/H4: I can request Star Fleet to attach a peacekeeping team, but like my XO has stated, you need trust between your peoples

H2_Honoria says:
H4: Thieves do not share, do they Saldon?!

CTO_TRel says:
CSO: Perhaps they "salvage" them from passing ships.

CTO_TRel says:
::thinks to herself that they seem to be about that friendly::

H4_Saldon says:
::sits back:: Honoria:  We are not thieves.  You are!

Host H2_Filtra says:
CO, H4 : We will agree to concede some of our own, should any of our vessels attack the shipments bound to The Four's world... But there will be no such attacks.. We honor our word..

H4_Saldon says:
Filtra:  As do we.  If the agreement is the same for both parties we are willing to agree.

H2_Honoria says:
::heavily:: CO: Fours cannot be trusted.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Shakes head in Terran fashion:: CTO: If that werrre the case, we would have rrreporrrts of missing ships in this sectorrr.  They have no Warrrp capability, orrr they would've left this system to trrry and colonize otherrr worrrlds orrr at least to trrry and mine otherrr rrresourrrces.

H4_Saldon says:
CO:  Twos cannot be trusted.

CEO_Russel says:
::Enters TL.::  TL:  Deck 15.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
H2/H4:At least you can agree on something

CNS_Farrel says:
H4/H2/CO: So if the safety of the basic supply shipments can be safeguarded, it looks like both sides agree to peace then? ::Looks at the two::

XO_Somak says:
Honoria: Obviously they can... it is attitudes like that that must not continue.

H2_Honoria says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CNS::

Host H2_Filtra says:
CO : We will agree to a cease fire.. But there will be no peace...

H4_Saldon says:
XO:  Perhaps trust is not something that will come easily ... It may be a long time before I could ever learn to trust a two ...

H2_Honoria says:
XO: You do not know my planet, Vulcan. Do not judge what you do not know.

FCO_Teasley says:
CTO: Would their weapons do much damage to us, if they fired that is?

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
H2: You must have some sense of trust, trust paves the way to a cease-fire

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::shakes his head at the FCO's question, continuing his scans and his theorizing:: CTO: Perrrhaps we should ask them wherrre they acquirrrred such a varrried set of weapons?

CTO_TRel says:
FCO: From what I have seen, sir, no.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
H2/H4: Please excuse me while I talk to my XO

FCO_Teasley says:
Beta_FCO: Hold position here, don't the ship until further notice

XO_Somak says:
::stands and maneuvers to the CO:: CO: Sir?

H2_Honoria says:
CO: Trust is earned, not bought.

CTO_TRel says:
CSO: It is unlikely they would tell us for fear that the other side would discover it as well unless it is from the same source.

H4_Saldon says:
CO:  I will agree to a cease-fire ... but I will make no commitment about peace until I see what the two's do during that period.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Stands and reaches for the pitcher:: Delegates: Would anyone like some water?

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::whispers low enough so that no one can hear him but his XO:: XO: Looks like we got some work ahead of us Mr. Somak. Neither one doesn't want to budge, what do you suggest?

H4_Saldon says:
::stares at the CNS::

Host H2_Filtra says:
::nods, and takes the water, sprinkling her gills with a hand full of it::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CTO: Trrrue, but now I am morrre than merrrely currrious.  What would an outside dealerrr in arrrms hope to gain frrrom this sorrrt of thing aside frrrom the obvious?

CNS_Farrel says:
::Stops short of reaching for the glasses as she watches Filtra...::

XO_Somak says:
CO: Captain, nothing can change a person like saving another's life... perhaps we should put them into the holodeck somehow and create a solution?

CEO_Russel says:
::Exits TL, walks to ME.::

CTO_TRel says:
::continues watching status and updates security scans of the room in which the negotiations are taking place::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Well, what concerns me is, how do we know that they won't try and kill each other?

XO_Somak says:
CO: Of course that's possible, so we need to find some way for them to trust each other..

CTO_TRel says:
CSO: It is possible that there are resources on one side or another that they think they will acquire if a certain side wins?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CTO: That is a possibility.

CEO_Russel says:
::Enters ME.::

FCO_Teasley says:
::tries to calm his nerves::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: We can set something up in the holodeck before they enter, but another concern is what will they think of StarFleet

CTO_TRel says:
::ponders the issue of who might be supplying the 2s and 4s with weapons and why::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: They may think we tried to kill them

H4_Saldon says:
::continues to glare at the 2s ... still suspicious of them::

CTO_TRel says:
CSO: Speculation would be more productive if we knew who was supplying the weapons.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CTO: Logic would seem to suggest that, as well as the slow and steady dealing in arrrms keeps a warrr going, and therrreforre, demand forrr the weapons ensurrring a continuing marrrket. But what arrre they using forrr buying capital? Cerrrtainly not theirrr rrresourrrces, obviously.

XO_Somak says:
CO: The program would have to be very precise... which is why it seems unlikely to work.

H2_Honoria says:
::glares back and flares her gills::

H4_Saldon says:
::flares her gills in response::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*CSO*: Bring your report about the Horias System and the Horian 2 and 4's worlds to the Briefing Room

FCO_Teasley says:
::turns chair back towards the viewscreen::

CTO_TRel says:
CSO: Unless there are resources which exist unbeknownst to us

XO_Somak says:
CO: Sir, perhaps we should take a recess and let them cool off..

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::nods excitedly and lashes his tail’s tip:: CTO: Indeed! So, that is something we should focus efforrts upon.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Let's see what the CSO found out first, then we'll go from there

XO_Somak says:
::nods::

CTO_TRel says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CSO: Indeed, logic would seem to suggest that.

CTO_TRel says:
CSO: I will begin scans.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: I concur, let's take a break and confer with the CSO

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
*CO: Acknowledged.  ::Gets PADD and heads to the TL::

Host H2_Filtra says:
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