Host Bob_AGM says:
TO: All Personnel, USS Geneva NCC-74846 
FROM: Captain Peter L. Rikerson, CO USS Geneva NCC-74846 
STARDATE: 9907.16
SUBJECT: Mission Briefing 
Crew, 
Orders are as follows: 
XO Num. 1, I would like you present for the rest of the time that I am talking to the Kitarrian pirates.
FCO Num. 2, follow the closest pirate ship. Don't get too close to them. Let's try to stay near the edge of LRS and see where they go.
TAC Mr. Connolly, collect all the data that you can on the pirate and cargo ships. Bring shields down to stand-by. Also, make a report on the pirate's escape pods. 
SCI Collect all the data that you can on the pirate and cargo ships.
ENG Mr. Barbato, repair all damages that we might have. Keep weapons and shields up to maximum levels. 
MED Attend to the casualties, as normal in a situation like this. 
All other personnel, proceed with normal duties unless ordered otherwise
That is all. Thank you. 
-Captain Peter L. Rikerson

Host Bob_AGM says:
=/\==/\==/\=RESUME MISSION=/\==/\==/\=

OPS_Blair says:
::stepping on to the bridge and moves to her ops console::

XO_Madred says:
::strides out of the Cargo Bay after checking on the Engineering Sections progress::

OPS_Blair says:
::will miss her time in ME, she was just getting a real feel for the workings of the ship::

EO_Yee says:
::is in ME at a console::

CMO_Taurik says:
::In sickbay::

XO_Madred says:
::heads down the corridor at a quick gate::

CO_Riker says:
:: looks at the report that he made on the Kitarrians ::

OPS_Blair says:
::regulates a power flux in the transporter from a report left by the previous ops manager::

CEO_Joey says:
::heading down to Main Engineering::

XO_Madred says:
::enters the TL and orders....::TL: Bridge.....

CMO_Taurik says:
::checking up on all equipment::

CEO_Joey says:
::enters ME::

EO_Yee says:
::looks up at CEO::

EO_Yee says:
CEO: Welcome back Chief.

XO_Madred says:
::watches the doors close behind him and watches the lifts progress on its status monitor ..... Consults a PADD with the Engineers report on escape pods::

CO_Riker says:
:: gets up and heads out of his RR ::

CEO_Joey says:
EO: Thank you Ensign.

OPS_Blair says:
::takes a moment:: *EO*: It was very informative working with you Yee, thank you.

CO_Riker says:
:: enters the Bridge ::

EO_Yee says:
::smiles a bit:: *OPS*: It was a pleasure working with you, Lt. I learned quite a bit.

OPS_Blair says:
*EO*: Yes the same, OPS out ::taps her com badge off::

CO_Riker says:
:: sits in the command chair ::

CEO_Joey says:
EO: They sent Blair to fill in for me? ::better run a diagnostic::

OPS_Blair says:
::checks on all systems::

CMO_Taurik says:
::checks cortical stimulator::

CMO_Taurik says:
::scans power source in Cordial Stimulator::

XO_Madred says:
::steps out of the lift and glances at the doors to the RR realizing the pirates are not in there anymore::

EO_Yee says:
::chuckles:: CEO: Yes. Don’t worry, I won't tell her that you needed to run a diagnostic.

CEO_Joey says:
EO: Well, lets run a diagnostic shall we?

MO_Jerah says:
::tending to patient in sickbay::

CO_Riker says:
:: reads some reports

XO_Madred says:
::moves down the deck towards the command deck and takes his seat next to Captain Rikerson::

EO_Yee says:
CEO: Right.

CEO_Joey says:
EO: Check the weapons, I'll look over the shields.

XO_Madred says:
::hands Captain Rikerson the data PADD with the report on the escape pods:: CO: Captain ........::takes his seat::

OPS_Blair says:
CO: All of the systems are at peak performance

Pirate_CO says:
::sitting quietly wondering what the next step should be::

CO_Riker says:
:: takes the PADD ::

CO_Riker says:
OPS: Thank you, Mr. Blair

EO_Yee says:
::starts a ship-wide diagnostic::

OPS_Blair says:
::nods at the Captain::

XO_Madred says:
::glances at his chronometer:: CO: It is about time for the next session of negotiations, sir.

CO_Riker says:
XO: Is it ? Wow.  Time flies . . .

CO_Riker says:
*Kitarrian Captain*: Rikerson to Kitarrian Captain.

XO_Madred says:
OPS: Blair.... are the pirates ready in the Ready Room?

OPS_Blair says:
::turns to Madred:; XO: Yes sir,

XO_Madred says:
::nods at the Captain absentmindedly::

Pirate_CO says:
*CO*:  Yes captain.  ::sits up dignifiedly::

CMO_Taurik says:
::checks hyposprays::

CO_Riker says:
:: Oh well ::

Host Pirate-XO says:
PCO: Looks like we are going to talk again ::whispers::

Pirate_CO says:
::nods to XO::

CO_Riker says:
XO: Num. 1, will you join me?

MO_Jerah says:
::finishes giving a crewmember full checkup::

XO_Madred says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir ......OPS: Blair, you have the bridge .....

CEO_Joey says:
EO: What's been happening the past two weeks?

CO_Riker says:
:: gets up and heads for the RR ::

OPS_Blair says:
XO: Yes sir transfers her ops codes to the Captains chair moves and takes a seat::

CO_Riker says:
:: enters the RR ::

XO_Madred says:
::follows behind the captain giving Blair a wry smile on his way out:: OPS: You may want to get some more senior staff up here .... engineering or medical .....::heads into the RR::

Host Pirate_CO says:
::stands at the SF humans entering::

OPS_Blair says:
::sits on the edge, adjusts the panel and looks up at Madred as he speaks to her:: XO Yes sir

CMO_Taurik says:
::enters office to start paperwork::

XO_Madred says:
::passes into the RR and notes most seats taken .... stands to the Captain's right::

EO_Yee says:
CEO: Well, aside from keeping all systems at optimal efficiency, we were caught in an exploding nebula, and we also caught some of the pirate/refugee's escape pods.

Host Pirate-XO says:
::wonders what kind of deal these people were going to try and talk them into::

OPS_Blair says:
*MO* &*EO*: Yee, the bridge requests your presence

CO_Riker says:
Kitarrian CO/XO: Captain, Commander

Host Pirate-XO says:
::nods to the CO::

Host Pirate_CO says:
::nods at the XO/CO and then sits::

CO_Riker says:
:: sits at his desk ::

EO_Yee says:
CEO: And we are trying to decode some information we got from the pods.

XO_Madred says:
::refers to a PADD he carried with him waiting for Captain Rikerson to introduce him::

Host Pirate-XO says:
::waits for her CO to sit, then takes her seat::

OPS_Blair says:
*MO*: Jerah you as well ::wonders if both are necessary:: hmm

MO_Jerah says:
*OPS*: Yes? I am on my way.

EO_Yee says:
CEO: Do you need me here, sir?

CO_Riker says:
Kitarrian CO/XO: As you may know, this is my first officer, Commander Jafo Madred

Host Pirate_CO says:
::nods to the XO::

Host Pirate-XO says:
::gives a nod to the XO::

CEO_Joey says:
EO: If you can assemble a damage report from the bridge then go ahead.

EO_Yee says:
::nod at CEO::

XO_Madred says:
::nods to the Pirates remembering that he is the one who put them in the brig::

EO_Yee says:
::taps badge:: *OPS*: On my way.

MO_Jerah says:
::makes way to TL::

EO_Yee says:
::walks to TL::

OPS_Blair says:
::wonders why the delay form the EO as it comes in :: *EO*: OPS Out

CO_Riker says:
:: brings up a report ::

EO_Yee says:
::enters TL:: Computer: Bridge.

Host Pirate_CO says:
::with dignity waits for the CO to speak his mind::

XO_Madred says:
::hands the Captain yet another PADD .... This one dealing with colonization proposals for the pirates::

MO_Jerah says:
::step into TL...on her way to bridge::

CMO_Taurik says:
::reading report on a physical::

CO_Riker says:
:: takes the PADD from Madred ::

Host Pirate-XO says:
::clears her throat wondering if anyone is ever going to speak::

Host Pirate_CO says:
::looks at her XO with the words patience in her eyes::

XO_Madred says:
Pirates: Can I get either of you anything to drink?

EO_Yee says:
::exits TL on to the Bridge::

Host Pirate_CO says:
XO:  We are fine commander

CO_Riker says:
:: looks at the list ::

Host Pirate-XO says:
::gives a slight nod of acknowledgement::

OPS_Blair says:
::as they enter the bridge::  EO/MO: Please take the helm and Jerah if you could place yourself at science's console

MO_Jerah says:
::walks out of TL onto the bridge::

XO_Madred says:
::nods at the Pirates..... kinda thirsty himself.

EO_Yee says:
::nod:: OPS: Aye, aye. ::sits himself at the helm::

CO_Riker says:
Kitarrian CO/XO: Now, we have selected a few of the planets on our colonizing list.  You can choose the planet that best suits you.

CO_Riker says:
:: hands the PADD to the Kitarrian Captain ::

Host Pirate_CO says:
CO:  We may choose?  And what have you on that list that we might want to choose.  Again the dregs that none want?

OPS_Blair says:
EO: Not that there is a lot of helm activity right now.. if you have Eng. things to work on that can be done from there.. feel free to do so

Host Pirate-XO says:
::agrees with her CO::

EO_Yee says:
OPS: Ok, no problem.

CO_Riker says:
Kitarrian CO: So, you want us to choose the planet?

CMO_Taurik says:
::files and logs report into sickbay computer::

OPS_Blair says:
:;watches the MO move to the science console:: MO: I believe we have met before ::gets up and extends her hand:: Blair Operations ::smile::

XO_Madred says:
::nods to the pirates:: Pirates: Although I personally recommend Vry 3 ..... nice temperate atmosphere.

MO_Jerah says:
OPS: Aye, aye ::takes over science console::

Host Pirate_CO says:
::hits her hand on the table::  CO:  We will not be pushed out of the way as an inconvenience to any place you may choose.

CMO_Taurik says:
::reads inventory report on sickbay supplies::

Host Pirate-XO says:
::silently cheers her CO on::

Host Pirate_CO says:
::looks over at the XO::  You would consider living there commander?  Making it your home?

OPS_Blair says:
;;stands there hand extended to the medical officer:

XO_Madred says:
::raises an eyebrow at the pirate Captain.....Though Vry 3 was very nice::

Host Bob_AGM says:
THE GENEVA MAKES WAY TO THE PRIMARY SYSTEM ON THE COLONIZATION LIST

XO_Madred says:
Pirate CO: Actually... yes.   Although I am partial to seashore myself.

MO_Jerah says:
OPS: Oh, sorry...yes, we have met. ::shakes her hand::

Host Pirate_CO says:
::cringes at the thought of seas::

Host Pirate-XO says:
PCO: If I may ask the XO a question?

Host Bob_AGM says:
THE PLANET IS UNINHABITED, BUT OFF THE MAIN ROUTES OF TRAVEL

Host Pirate_CO says:
XO:  Than you will come live with us?

Host Bob_AGM says:
AND THE PLANET "NEEDS WORK"

EO_Yee says:
::checks console:: OPS: We've arrived at the primary system on the colonization list.

XO_Madred says:
Pirate CO: Sorry, but my career is here.... Perhaps when I retire.

CMO_Taurik says:
::compares  inventory report to accumulated supplies used report::

CO_Riker says:
Kitarrian CO/XO : I chose a few of the planets that are on the list.  I referred to our databanks on your race as I was choosing the planets.  I'm giving you the choice of these planets.

CEO_Joey says:
::noticing damage in an EPS conduit in engineering::

CMO_Taurik says:
::finds that they correspond::

OPS_Blair says:
MO: Well we are on our way to the system holding the colonization of planets for the pirates I am presuming.. Just keep the scanners on and let us know if you see anything of interest ::moves to go sit back down::

Host Pirate_CO says:
::looks at the commander with stern features and then over at her XO::

Host Pirate-XO says:
XO: If this planet is so wonderful, why has it not been settled before, and WHY is it off the normal trade routes?

OPS_Blair says:
EO: Estimated time of arrival to system?

CEO_Joey says:
::grabs an engineering kit and climbs up to the second level::

Host Pirate_CO says:
XO:  How do you expect us to survive on this planet.  What does it offer my people.

OPS_Blair says:
::sees the MO nod at her::

XO_Madred says:
Pirate CO: No one ever needed it before..... Besides, the atmosphere is more suited for your race’s metabolism than the vast majority of Alpha Quadrant species.

EO_Yee says:
OPS: ETA 20 minutes.

Host Pirate_CO says:
::nods at the possibility of that fact::

XO_Madred says:
Pirate CO: Perhaps before you dismiss it out of hand, you should actually examine the planet, Captain. ::looks at Rikerson wondering why he is not saying anything.::

Host Pirate-XO says:
::feels insulted that the XO has ignored her question in favor of the CO::

OPS_Blair says:
EO: Thank you Yee.. Steady as she goes

CMO_Taurik says:
::completes paperwork::

CO_Riker says:
Kitarrian CO: Captain, just look at the list that I made.  I'm sure that you'll find the planet you want.

CMO_Taurik says:
::exits sickbay office::

Host Pirate_CO says:
CO: Captain.  What does this planet offer us.  A home you tell us.  But what kind of home?

CMO_Taurik says:
::enters Med-Lab::

XO_Madred says:
::thinks about the Captain’s words ..... Wonders when they became Used Planet Salespeople::

OPS_Blair says:
::prepares ships power supplies for orbital occurrences::

EO_Yee says:
OPS: Aye, aye. ::leans back, letting the ship go on::

Host Pirate_CO says:
::looks at the list on the table and nods at the XO to take it::

XO_Madred says:
Pirate CO: A way of life far surpassing what you had in the Cardassian Escape Pods.

CMO_Taurik says:
::studies organelle in Kitarrian’s cell::

CO_Riker says:
Kitarrian CO: Captain, I'm not saying just look into that one planet.  I'm saying look at the list that we have.

CEO_Joey says:
::finds a damaged conduit. Notices small buckling::

MO_Jerah says:
::does some scanning::

Host Pirate_CO says:
::nods::  XO:  you are correct.  Which is why we want to make sure of where you take us so that we do not find ourselves again in need of Escape pods.

OPS_Blair says:
:sits back in the CO's chair feeling more relaxed:: MO & EO: so they left us alone up here.. Wonders what they were thinking? ::gives a small chuckle::

CO_Riker says:
Kitarrian CO : That's why I'm encouraging you to look at the list that we've compiled for you.

CMO_Taurik says:
::can't concentrate::

Host Pirate-XO says:
:;reaches down and picks up the list of planets and begins scanning it::

XO_Madred says:
::sighs deeply:: Pirate CO: Then how about we go look at the planet .....::thinks this is going in circles::

MO_Jerah says:
::looks at OPS and laughs:: OPS: Yes...interesting.

EO_Yee says:
::chuckles and shrugs:: OPS: Well, it's a nice change of pace.

CMO_Taurik says:
::deducts that the logical thing to do is to rest::

OPS_Blair says:
Both: Yes it is... should we see if we could make this ship do a flip and stay on line? ::jokes::

CMO_Taurik says:
::turns off equipment in the Med-Lab and exits the Med-Lab::

XO_Madred says:
::heads to a wall console and starts downloading additional info into another PADD::

CEO_Joey says:
::takes a laser and cuts off the damaged conduit. Reconnects the damaged wires on the inside and welds a new piece of conduit on::

CMO_Taurik says:
::heads for the Mess hall::

Host Pirate-XO says:
::begins reading the list and notices that all the planets are off known trade routes with little starship traffic coming by::

Host Pirate_CO says:
::memories of her home world pass through her mind...::  CO/XO:  we will not deny that.  My XO will choose the place we would be most interested in.

MO_Jerah says:
OPS: Okay...sounds fun!

EO_Yee says:
::chuckles at OPS' joke::

XO_Madred says:
::dislodges the PADD from the wall and hands it to his Captain:: CO: And this details Starfleet’s efforts to arrange regular shipping to whatever planet the Kitarrians use.

Host Pirate-XO says:
::reads the data on all the planets, realizing that lots of work will be needed on all of them::

OPS_Blair says:
::smiles at them:: Well better not I guess MO: DO we have the system in scanner range yet?

Host Pirate_CO says:
::listens to the XO's words, but remembers broken promised from another alien species::

CO_Riker says:
:: takes the new PADD that Jafo is handing him ::

XO_Madred says:
CO: Also the USS Kiwo and USS Bozeman are standing by to begin terraforming operations immediately.

CO_Riker says:
XO: Noted

CMO_Taurik says:
::enters mess hall::

XO_Madred says:
CO: They estimate they can have a city of 1,000 ready for occupation within the month.

Host Pirate-XO says:
PCO: Sir, these three have the best atmosphere for us, but all of them will need years of work to make them feed us without help.

CMO_Taurik says:
::heads to replicator::

CMO_Taurik says:
Replicator: Water, 40 degrees Celsius.

CMO_Taurik says:
::water replicates::

Host Pirate_CO says:
::looks at the three worlds that her commander is choosing out::

CO_Riker says:
Kitarrian CO/XO: Captain, new trade routes can be made.

XO_Madred says:
:;listens to the PXO's words:: CO .... and until then the Federation will be supplementing the Kitarrians normal harvest from Ceti Alpha 9.

OPS_Blair says:
::gets up and goes to Yee:; EO: did the boys in ME ever get anymore information on the pods? I never saw a report if there was one

CMO_Taurik says:
::grabs water and sits down at an empty seat::

EO_Yee says:
OPS: Last I check, we're still working it.

CO_Riker says:
XO: Noted.

OPS_Blair says:
::stands there while also waiting for the MO to see if the system  is in scanner range yet::

Host Pirate_CO says:
::chooses one that closely resembles her childhood memories as well as some interesting aspects that they might use for trade purposes::

OPS_Blair says:
EO: Well I hope we can find out something of interest

Host Pirate-XO says:
::nods approvingly at her CO, her choice also::

EO_Yee says:
::nods in agreement::

Host Pirate_CO says:
CO:  Would explore this world, Tusarak III.

MO_Jerah says:
OPS: We are close to scanner range now.

CO_Riker says:
Kitarrian CO/XO: Tusarak III?  That's a nice planet, from what I hear.

XO_Madred says:
*OPS*: Set course immediately for Tusarak III .... Signal the Kiwo and the Bozeman to rendezvous with us there.

OPS_Blair says:
MO: ::turns to her:: Fine let me know if we find anything per the CO's orders

CO_Riker says:
XO: Num. 1, you read my mind.

MO_Jerah says:
OPS: Aye sir.

OPS_Blair says:
*XO*: Yes sir.. ::turns to EO: Did you get that? Set a course for Tusarak III

XO_Madred says:
::smiles and nods at the Captain::

Host Pirate_CO says:
::nods at the captain and XO::  CO:  Anything further?

EO_Yee says:
OPS: Aye. :;plots course for Tusarak III::

Host Bob_AGM says:
A Ferengi TRADING SHIP HAPPENS UPON THE GENEVA AS IT APPROACHES Tusarak III

OPS_Blair says:
::sends a message to the Kiwo and the Bozeman to meet them at Tusarak III::

OPS_Blair says:
*XO* As ordered sir will update you when necessary

XO_Madred says:
::nods silently and turns to the Captain's:: CO: We are on our way ....

CO_Riker says:
Kitarrian CO/XO: My XO and I will make a report and a request for the planet you choose.  We'll also put in a request for a trade route for you.

CO_Riker says:
:: nods ::

Host Pirate_CO says:
CO:  Should we choose this world, we would have a treaty and agreement signed with the federation.  We would like to have an official federation member stay with us for awhile.

OPS_Blair says:
::sees a Ferengi ship has entered their space::  *XO*: We have a Ferengi ship in the vicinity, advise on contact sir

CMO_Taurik says:
::finishes glass of water::

XO_Madred says:
CO Rikerson: That can likely be arranged sir .... The Federation will be approaching them about membership and will provide a representative.

XO_Madred says:
CO: If you will excuse me sir ....... *OPS*: On my way ....

CMO_Taurik says:
::recycles glass into replicator::

CO_Riker says:
XO: Go ahead, Num. 1.

CMO_Taurik says:
::exits mess hall::

Beego says:
@COM: Geneva: This is Beego of the Ferengi. Requesting an audience.

XO_Madred says:
::heads out of the RR and steps onto the bridge:: OPS: report ,,.....

XO_Madred says:
:;takes the center seat as Blair vacates it::

MO_Jerah says:
::sees the Ferengi ship...waits to hear what to do::

Host Pirate_CO says:
::nods at hearing everything the wanted but not able to let go for fear it was all a dream to be snatched from them::

OPS_Blair says:
*XO*: Yes sir. ::gets ready to depart  the CO chair  MO: DO a light scan on that ship.. Undetected if possible

EO_Yee says:
::stands by at helm::

CMO_Taurik says:
::heads for sickbay::

CO_Riker says:
Kitarrian CO/XO: The Federation will have a representation on the planet with you.

MO_Jerah says:
OPS: Yes sir. ::begins a scan::

OPS_Blair says:
::as she moves away from the chair:: XO: The ship is in range sir.. No contact as of yet

XO_Madred says:
OPS: Open a channel....

Host Pirate-XO says:
::looks from her CO to the Federation CO::

Host Pirate_CO says:
CO:  Excellent.  May we return to the rest of our people to inform them of what has transpired here?

OPS_Blair says:
::opens the channel as she sits at her console:; XO: Yes sir

XO_Madred says:
COM: Beego: This is Commander Jafo Madred of the Federation Starship Geneva.  For what purpose does the Beego, of the Ferengi Trading Alliance require an audience?

CO_Riker says:
Kitarrian CO/XO: Yes, talk with the rest and see what they think.

CMO_Taurik says:
::enters sickbay::

OPS_Blair says:
::makes sure the TAC console is in her possession in case of trouble::

CMO_Taurik says:
::sees no new patients::

CMO_Taurik says:
::enters office::

XO_Madred says:
::glances back at Blair:: OPS: They are receiving this, right?

Host Pirate_CO says:
::slowly stands up and steps to the side::  CO:  May this work out, for all of us.  ::nods and turns to leave::

Beego says:
@COM: Jafo: I wish to discuss trading routes.

OPS_Blair says:
::controls static of transmission::  XO: They should be sir

XO_Madred says:
::notes all the senior officers in very weird places for their positions::

CMO_Taurik says:
::sits down in chair and writes log::

Host Pirate-XO says:
::stands and readies to follow her CO::

CO_Riker says:
::stands and looks at the Kitarrians as they leave ::

XO_Madred says:
COM: Beego: Then I suggest you contact the UFP Relations office on Ferenginar. You should know all trading routes are approved by them first and then forwarded to UFP Command.

XO_Madred says:
MO: Continue on course ...

Beego says:
@COM: Jafo: I suggest you contact them. We already have contracts in this sector.

CO_Riker says:
:: leaves the RR ::

Host Pirate_CO says:
::exits the RR and heads to the guest quarters::

MO_Jerah says:
XO: Aye sir.

XO_Madred says:
::frowns:: COM: Beego: Very well ... we will.  Have a good day, Beego.  Geneva out.

Host Pirate-XO says:
PCO: Sir, do we dare hope they will follow through on their promises?

OPS_Blair says:
::speaks to the commander:: XO: What do you suppose that is all about?

CO_Riker says:
:: enters the bridge ::

XO_Madred says:
::shrugs at Blair:: OPS: Looks like some overzealous Ferengi if you ask me ....

OPS_Blair says:
::thinks of her Ferengi joke she told the EO and smiles at herself:: XO: Yes sir

Host Pirate_CO says:
PXO:  Are people are tired and weary of all this.  It goes against all of our beliefs.  We have done it for the children and the future.  Now we are being offered that future.

CMO_Taurik says:
::looks up something in sickbay computer::

XO_Madred says:
EO: Continue on course for Tusarak III.

CO_Riker says:
:: looks at Jafo and then the viewscreen as he moves to the chairs ::

Beego says:
@::gets angry::  All: Prepare to defend our interests in this sector!

EO_Yee says:
CO: Aye, aye sir.

CO_Riker says:
XO: Num. 1, what's going on?

OPS_Blair says:
XO: I see the Ferengi ship is powering up their weapons sir!!

Host Pirate-XO says:
PCO: Yes, it will be good for the children, I haven't seen mine in months.

CO_Riker says:
Bridge: Shields up!!!

OPS_Blair says:
::hand reacts as she brings up the shields::

XO_Madred says:
::nods at the Captain as he takes his seat:: CO: Nothing of much interest sir .... We are on course for Tusarak III.  The Beego of the Ferengi Trading Alliance......... ::looks at the Captain::

Host Pirate_CO says:
PXO: You are lucky yours are still alive.

EO_Yee says:
::prepares evasive maneuvers::

Host Pirate-XO says:
PCO: Sir, I am sorry, I shouldn't have said that.  Can you forgive me?

XO_Madred says:
::looks at Blair:: All: Well this is unbelievably goofy .....

OPS_Blair says:
::moves power to shields from unused sections of the ship::

Host Pirate_CO says:
::touches her arm::  PXO: Of course it was not said in malice but a statement of fact.

OPS_Blair says:
::looks back at him:: XO: I agree sir.. Ferengis though, are "goofy"

Beego says:
@COM: Geneva: We just want to ensure our negotiated rights in this sector are protected from Federation expansionists.

XO_Madred says:
OPS: Signal the Ferengi Trader to stand down..... He is jeopardizing an Alliance that has held between the UFP and the FTA for decades.

XO_Madred says:
CO: I have already advised them to follow proper channels.

OPS_Blair says:
XO: Yes sir ::Comms the ship and relays the message::

Host Pirate-XO says:
PCO: Shall we now present this opportunity to the others? ::sorry that she has caused the CO unhappiness::

XO_Madred says:
CO: Further we have no purpose to negotiate trade routes at this time.... The Kitarrians have not even decided on a planet.

CO_Riker says:
COM: Beego: Beego, this is Captain Peter L. Rikerson of the Federation Starship Geneva.  Stand down your weapons and follow proper procedures for trade routes.

Host Pirate_CO says:
PXO:  Now a decision we need to make.  Should we tell our people after things have come to a final conclusion or bring them in with the possibilities this dream might also be snatched away?

OPS_Blair says:
::wonders how many photons would blow up the Ferengi ship, guesses three::

OPS_Blair says:
XO: No answer yet Sir

XO_Madred says:
::frowns ... was wanting to get the Kitarrians out of the Brig and into guest quarters ... will have to wait now::

Beego says:
@Weapons Ops: Power down weapons.

OPS_Blair says:
XO: They have powered down sir

CO_Riker says:
:: good ::

XO_Madred says:
::nods at Blair and glances at the Captain::

Host Pirate-XO says:
PCO: You are wise my Captain, I think the wisest choice would be to wait, but let them know that we are looking for possibilities now.  Some hope is good ::smiles::

OPS_Blair says:
XO: Shields down for us? It would be the "polite" thing to do

XO_Madred says:
OPS: Begin wording a formal protest for transmission to the FTA.  Shields? Not till the Captain says so.

CO_Riker says:
:: nods to Jafo for shields down ::

Beego says:
@COM: Geneva: A contract is a contract. Would you like to discuss this?

XO_Madred says:
EO: Steer clear of the Beego.

OPS_Blair says:
::nods at him and bends over her console doing up the message and keeping an eye on the power system of the Ferengi::

CMO_Taurik says:
::finishes log::

XO_Madred says:
::glances over at the CEO and MO::

EO_Yee says:
XO: moving clear of the Beego, sir.

XO_Madred says:
*CMO*: Doctor, have you finished performing your examinations of the Kitarrians?

Host Pirate_CO says:
::nods in agreement::  PXO:  Sometimes we must give some trust to build things upon, but we have learned a hard lesson dealing with other Alien races.  For now, the news that things are progressing.  Would you like to tell them?

Host Pirate-XO says:
PCO: I would love to have that privilege, but I think you should be the one, as they have chosen you as our leader.

CO_Riker says:
COM: Beego: Beego, we can't discuss trade routes without consent from Starfleet.  You must contact your trade route superiors.

OPS_Blair says:
::message relayed to FTA::

CMO_Taurik says:
*XO*: Examinations have been complete a few days ago. I'll send you a report if you require one.

Beego says:
@ COM: Geneva: But we own these trade routes! It is you who is invading.

Host Pirate_CO says:
::smiles for the first time in many weeks::  PXO:  They did not know what they were getting into did they?

XO_Madred says:
:;laughs in his chair at the idea of owning vacuum::

Host Bob_AGM says:
IT IS QUITE TRANSPARENT THAT THE Ferengi ARE ATTEMPTING TO CAPITALIZE ON THE POST WAR SITUATIONS IS THE SECTOR, ALWAYS LOOKING FOR PROFIT IN NEW SECTORS

Host Pirate-XO says:
PCO: I think they did, I don't think you did though ::grins::

XO_Madred says:
*CMO*: Yes please..... I presume that there are no contamination concerns or the Captain and I would have already heard.

CO_Riker says:
COM: Beego: We are not here to steal from the trade routes.  We are showing some people a planet for colonization.

Host Pirate_CO says:
::chuckles::  PXO:  You might be correct in that one.  ::enters the brig to see her people trying to relax::

CMO_Taurik says:
*XO*: If there was such a biohazard, I would've notified you and the captain immediately.

OPS_Blair says:
::turns to the XO and wonders if she should suggest that she give a few of the pirates a tour of the ship, decides not to::

Beego says:
@COM: Riker: And how are we to know true intentions?

Host Pirate-XO says:
::stands to the right and behind her CO::

CMO_Taurik says:
*XO*: The report will be with you shortly.

CMO_Taurik says:
::starts report::

CO_Riker says:
COM: Beego: We are part of Starfleet.  Starfleet doesn't steal.

OPS_Blair says:
::is baffled by the Ferengi and wants to show them a tour.. of the holo.. Smiles at herself::

XO_Madred says:
*CMO*: Thank you Doctor...........

Beego says:
@ COM: Riker: You Hoo-mons act as if we don't exist.

Host Pirate_CO says:
Kitarrian:  It would seem that the federation has some heart and soul after all.  That or they are good pretenders.  I for one choose the former.  They have offered to help us and have offered us a future.  We are looking into things, but thought you might like to know.

Host Bob_AGM says:
=/\==/\==/\=PAUSING MISSION=/\==/\==/\=

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