USS Sharikahr Mission Transcript - 10304.17

New Friends, Old Enemies

Chapter XIV

Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
Having just discover who sent the subspace message to the Chodan’Ri, the crew of the Sharikahr prepare to confront him.
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>>
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Working with the security teams searching for Malane::  *CO*: Search continuing, nothing to report so far, sir.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Sitting in the conference room with the Ambassador.:: Ambassador: What do you believe Malane would like to see happen in this situation?
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::In sickbay waiting for word on Malane::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::On the bridge, walking back to her own station.::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Arrives on the bridge and moves toward operations::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Staring tiredly down at the padd that Amber gave him, reading the words again and again to burn them into his memory, or perhaps find a different meaning::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::Nods to Ensign Stolvok as he enters.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Dismisses the Ensign to return to her duties and collects himself, closing down the comm center before heading back toward the conference hall::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CNS: I'm not sure.  Malane is a loose cannon.  I tried to have her removed from our delegation, but... ::Trails off::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Nods in kind to Ensign Brincker::  CEO:  Could you update me on the current situation?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Smiles encouragingly::  Ambassador: But what?
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Quietly paces her office, Sorran still sound a sleep and Malane missing.::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CNS: My superiors felt she was well acquainted with you all and would serve us well.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Nods::  Ambassador: How is it that you would like to benefit from an alliance with the Federation?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Slows his stride as he approaches the doors to the conference hall, deliberating with himself::
Host Malane says:
::Walks around looking different things over and wondering what Thalor is telling the Captain::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CNS: There would be many benefits, for both sides, as you are well aware.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Nods again::  Ambassador: Yes, ::Smiles trying to loosen him::  I was curious as to what your expectations are.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
OPS: Of course. I'm afraid we have found out that Ambassador Thalor isn't quite what he seems to be. He seems to have been responsible for the communications signal we intercepted.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Tugs at the bottoms of his uniform jacket to straighten it and hits the control for the door, walking into the conference hall and the ongoing conversation between Cephas and Thalor's delegation::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
*CTO*:  Have you located Malane yet?
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  CEO:  This is disturbing news.
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CNS: My expectations?  I have nothing in mind but the well-being of my people.  We face a very grave threat right now.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Looks up as the CO enters and can tell something is up::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: Quite true, quite true Ambassador. The Chodan'Ri continues to be the vexing point for this negotiation, does it not? ::Approaches the table, but doesn't sit in his chair::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
OPS: I'm afraid so. Ensign Haynes has just gone to inform the Captain of the situation.
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
*CMO*: Not yet Dr.  The search is more arduous than we planned.
Malane says:
::Nods to several crewmen as she passes noting that they seem quite young::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CO: Of course Captain.  They are the greatest threat my people have seen... and now they are back.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
*CTO*:  Strange... I doubt she had this planned.  Have you tried a simple all call for her?
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Resumes his usual thoughtful expression::  CEO:  What is our current task?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Nods:: Thalor: Indeed. Where I was born, they have a saying. "Bad things come in threes". First your vessel and archeological dig site were attacked. Then this diplomatic convoy. I can't help thinking what the third incident will be.
Malane says:
::Enters sickbay to have a look around and stops to chat with someone that looks important but is probably just another underling::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CO: What I am trying to do is ensure that whatever it is, it is not an attack on my homeworld.
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
*CMO*: Given the current status quo, that might not be the logical solution for if she is the one behind this, then that would alert her to our searching for her.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
OPS: At present we are just to continue on our present course and line of action until other orders are given.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Looking out her window raises an eyebrow::  Of all the... ::Shakes head and starts to leave her room::  *CTO*:  Never mind, she is here in sickbay.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Pokes her head out the door.::  Malane:  Malane, will you please join me in my office.
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: *CMO*: Understood, I am en route now.
Malane says:
::Hears the CMO and walks over to her door:: CMO: Hello doctor.
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Heads toward sickbay:: *CO*: Captain, our lost has been found in sickbay.  I am heading there now.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Thalor: Ambassador, I couldn't agree with you more. ::Eases into his chair:: However, I don't think that attack will come. Not for the time being. The Chodan'Ri haven't been summoned there yet.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::Realizes that her last statement could be misunderstood.:: OPS: By course I don't mean flying course but course of action, of course.
Malane says:
CMO: Did you know that your turbolifts are acting rather strangely? I got stuck in one a little while ago and had to climb out the top to the next one.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged, Semaj. Keep me informed. ::Turns his attention back to Thalor::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
CEO:  Of course.  ::Nods once::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Motions her in::  Malane:  Please, have a seat.  I have security out looking for you.
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CO: Just what are you getting at Captain.  ::His eyes visibly narrow::
Malane says:
::Enters the office and stops as the doctor speaks:: CMO: Security? Why?
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Walks over to his console and checks for any operational messages or notices::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
Malane:  I had the turbolift stopped as I wanted to talk with you about your... behavior at the meeting.  Things are not... making sense.  Perhaps it is a cultural thing that I am missing.  Can I get you something to drink?
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
OPS: It seems you have the bridge.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Watches the exchange between her Captain and the Ambassador closely trying to figure out what has happened::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Glances at Cephas then looks back at Thalor:: Thalor: Three days ago, I watched a warship appear in perfect position to waylay our convoy and target your ship instantly. I was unable to lift a hand to save a third of your crew from being ruthlessly slaughtered and your ship destroyed. That situation left a lot of questions.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Thalor: The biggest one involved a subspace anomaly we detected just before the attack occurred.
Malane says:
::Smiles:: CMO: No thank you on the drink, but I suppose you may have interrupted my little joke as something sinister. I do apologize, but you all looked so intense. It was just too good a moment to slip by.
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Looks over his shoulder toward the Ensign a moment::  CEO:  It seems I would, though there is little to be done at the moment.
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Enters sickbay and is signaled by one of the medics that Malane is in the Dr.’s office.  He nods then heads in that direction::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
::A small bead of sweat appears on his forehead and his eyes dart from one delegate to the other:: CO: Are you saying that one of us led the Chodan'Ri here?
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Nods::  Malane:  So a cultural thing in essence.  You are not familiar with us nor we with you.  With so many unexplained questions running around, your actions have been misconstrued as something other then what they are.  Tell me ::Takes a seat:: what is there between you and the ambassador?
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
OPS: Yes, let's hope it stays that way.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Doesn't shift his gaze from Thalor's eyes:: Thalor: Yes, Ambassador, that's exactly what I'm saying.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Notices the sweat and tries to figure out if it is because he is guilty or if he is scared of something::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Quickly scans his panel::  CEO:  Both you and Ensign Haynes performed commendably in fully decrypting the Kula transmission.
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
CO: That's preposterous.  It's more likely someone from your ship led them to us.  I can't believe I trusted you!
Malane says:
::Walks to the replicator and looks at it curiously:: CMO: I do not think that my relationship with the Ambassador is of any concern to you, except that we are serving on this delegation together.
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Steps up to the door and nods quietly to the Dr.::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
Malane:  Do you know why you are still aboard this vessel and not the station?  ::Looks up and nods at the CTO::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
OPS: Thank you. Ensign Haynes did most of the work. She should get the credit.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Nods:: Thalor: It's possible, perhaps. But no one aboard my ship knew the Chodan'Ri were out here. No one on my ship had ever met one before or knew anything about them. We certainly didn't know what frequency to broadcast on. ::turns the padd on and scrolls to a frame showing Thalor and puts the padd down in front of him::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Thalor: And no one on my ship is your twin.
Malane says:
CMO: Your Captain is overly cautious I would expect. ::sees the CTO and nods:: CTO: Ahh, my keeper I presume? ::indicates Semaj::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Eyes widen a bit in surprise::
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
::Looks around nervously:: CO: This is a fake! ::Throws the PADD back across the table::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
OPS: I don't know if we should appraise CTO Semaj of the situation.
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
Malane: Keeper? No, but as security chief your safety is my concern.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
Malane:  Someone on your vessel gave the Chodan'Ri your coordinates.  A third of your people died because one of your own.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Thalor: I wish it was, Ambassador. But the facts don't lie. What I want to know, is why you did it. And why you involved my ship in your insanity.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Senses a fight or flight pattern arising::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Moves back toward the Engineering station::  CEO:  I noted at Operations that he is currently with security, searching for Doctor Malane.  We should not interrupt him.
Malane says:
::Turns to the doctor:: CMO: Are you accusing me of collaborating with the Chodan'Ri? How dare you use that accusing tone with me! ::glares at the doctor and then at the CTO::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
OPS: Understood.
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
Malane: Your outburst is most illogical.  We are merely discussing the possibilities with you.
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
::Looks around the room at the rest of the delegation, who are staring at him with disbelief, pity, and hatred:: CO: I have never heard of such a thing.  I suppose the stories I've heard of the Federation are all lies.  I expected you to be... but you are allied with the Chodan'Ri...
Malane says:
CTO: Ok, since you are here and I doubt you will let me out of your sight, take me to Thalor and your Captain, and we shall see about these accusations!
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  Malane:  If I had used an accusing tone, you would have known it, nor would you be sitting as a guest in my office.  I am not accusing you of anything, I am informing you of the situation and why, all information is important, including your relationship with the ambassador.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Watches the Ambassador's response and thinks that something isn't adding up... and then it clicks::  CO: I am not so sure that he did it... ::Allows her voice to trail off::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
CEO:  May I assume the Captain is with the Ambassador inside the conference room?
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
OPS: That is so.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CNS: Why do you think that, Counselor? Why shouldn't I get Semaj up here with a pair of stuncuffs?
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
OPS: Maybe CTO Semaj would prefer to know of the situation if anything happens when the Captain confronts Thalor.
Malane says:
CMO: You are a doctor, and have no command here. Now get out of my way! ::Pushes past her to the CTO:: CTO: Now let's go!
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
CEO:  That is a valid point.  ::Looks toward the blank viewscreen, momentarily contemplating the situation::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Looks at Semaj::  CTO:  It would appear manners are something our guest does not understand.  Please escort her.
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
Malane: To begin with, the Dr. carries the rank of Lt. which means she outranks me and therefore does carry command, second I will escort you but only because the Dr. has asked  and not because you have ordered it.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
*CO*:  Malane is on her way there.  I doubt one could say she is in a happy frame of mind.  I have informed her of the current situation, she did not take it well, considering it an accusation.  Semaj is escorting her.
Host Ambassador_Thalor says:
Action: One of the seemingly junior delegates stands and motions for two of the others to restrain Thalor.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Shakes her head trying to put her thoughts into words::  CO: Sir, his body language.  The way that Malane has been acting.  The fact that she was the sole survivor on that planet...  ::Searches the CO to see if he is following her path of thinking::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Looks back toward Brincker::  CEO:  I believe you are correct.  We should contact Lieutenant Semaj.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CNS: Circumstantial evidence, Counselor. If we hadn't found that world, she would have starved to death.
Host Chancellor_Gadak says:
CO: I presume you have a brig of sorts aboard to secure the good Ambassador?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CO: Not if she was a plant of the Chodan'Ri.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Looks up at the visibly adapted persona:: Gadak: I do. But I'm not going to use it without cause.
Malane says:
CTO: This is such a mistake and we need to clear this up. ::enters the lift::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CNS: We'll find out for certain. ::sighs:: *CMO* Thank you, Doctor. Are you coming with her?
Host Chancellor_Gadak says:
CO: Oh, and let me introduce myself.  I am Chancellor Gadak of the Kula.  I felt it best to keep my identity unknown to you until this time.
Malane says:
CTO: Is this thing working now?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Turns to look at the Chancellor and wonders why he felt he needed to keep his ID a secret::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Eyes widen slightly:: Gadak: Greetings, Chancellor. I am honored to have you aboard.
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Enters behind her:: Malane: That may be true, but you have to admit that the evidence is working against your group.  Computer: Disengage Lockout on turbolifts, Semaj theta 4.
Malane says:
::Waits for the turbolift to start::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
*CO*:  Not at the moment.  Would you like me to join you?
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
*CTO*:  Stolvok to Semaj.  What is your status?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CMO*: If you're not busy... ::lets his voice trail invitingly::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Smiles::  *CO*:  On my way...
Malane says:
CTO: Well, are you going to make it go or are we going to stand here forever?
Host Chancellor_Gadak says:
CO: Thank you Captain.  I do, however want to explain my veil of secrecy, but first... I am at a slight disadvantage here, as I have lost my ship, could you please have Thalor removed and at least confined to quarters. For security reasons if nothing else.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Slips out of the office with a nod to Sky as she leaves.  Strangest vacation...::
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
Computer: Deck 5.  *Stolvok*: Go ahead ensign.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Deliberates for a second and then taps a button on the table, summoning the security guards outside the doors:: Guards: Please escort Ambassador Thalor outside. When Lieutenant Semaj comes, the Ambassador's to be escorted to his quarters and detained there.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Steps on the nearest turbolift and heads back to the conference room, wondering what surprise awaits her there as something had caught her husband off guard.::
Malane says:
::Watches the doors open on deck 5 and steps out:: CTO: Well, are you coming or do I have to drag you? ::Looks very upset now::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
*CTO*:  As I understand the situation, Ambassador Thalor has been identified as the person who transmitted information from the Kula vessel to the Chodan'Ri.  Ensign Brincker convinced me you should be apprised of the situation.
Host Chancellor_Gadak says:
CO: Thank you... now for an explanation...  The Chodan'Ri have been a far greater scourge to my people lately than we have led you to believe.  they have attacked us on many occasions.  Not so much to conquer, but I assume to test our defenses.
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: *OPS*: Understood.  Thank you, Ensign.  Malane: We will go now, without anyone being dragged.
Host Chancellor_Gadak says:
CO:  As Thalor stated, we do desperately need allies, and the Federation does seem like a good one...
Malane says:
::Sighs and walks down the corridor, her dog in tow::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
OPS: Well, at least we have done what we can. Now all we can do is wait.
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Nods slowly in acknowledgement::
Host Chancellor_Gadak says:
CO: And, I'm sure you can note our internal problems with this.  It has long been known that the Chodan'Ri must have had someone working for them on the inside, so to speak.  Now we know who, at least one of them anyway.
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::Types in a few tests, mainly to pass the time.::
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Stepping from the TL, catches Malane marching ahead of the CTO.  Shakes her head in sympathy with Semaj.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Gadak: Why deceive me? I have no stake in this other than to ensure your security and that of your people. Deception isn't the best thing to forge a new relationship on.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Raises and eyebrow:: Chancellor: You mean there is more?
Malane says:
::Enters the room where the Captain is and sees Gadak:: Gadak: Chancellor?
Host Chancellor_Gadak says:
::Pauses for a moment as if carefully choosing his words:: CO: I would have liked to not deceive you, but I wanted to assess your intentions, as I'm sure you wanted, and still want to assess ours.
Malane says:
::Walks over to Gadak briskly:: Gadak: Chancellor, tell these people who I am. They think I am a spy for the Chodan'Ri!
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::Gets up.:: OPS: Can I get you anything from the replicator?
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
CO: Here is Malane, sir.  Should I wait here with her?
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::On the footsteps of Malane, enters the room and walks over toward the CNS.::
Host Chancellor_Gadak says:
Malane: Good to see you back Malane. Yes, I have told them who I am...
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Glances around the relatively empty bridge::  CEO:  I am somewhat thirsty...a glass of water will do, thank you.
Malane says:
::Smiles and bows slightly giving Gadak the gesture::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Nods at Semaj::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Whole body sags as she rolls her eyes at herself::  Self: ::Quietly::  I can't believe the blunder I just pulled.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Malane/Gadak: Someone needs to explain this situation now because I personally don't like being played for a fool, and neither does Starfleet.
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
::Quietly, so only she can hear.::  CNS:  Everything all right?
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::Goes to the replicator and orders a glass of cold water, 5 deg.C. and a big soft drink for herself.::
CTO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
::Steps over by the entrance to the room and waits, watching everything that transpires now::
CEO_Ens_Brincker says:
::While the drinks are being made, she stretches herself, then picks up the drinks and gives one to Stolvok on the way back to her place.::
Host Chancellor_Gadak says:
::Sighs:: CO: That was not our intent... but my people have been suspicious of outsiders for a thousand years...  I guess I have finally realized that we need to end our isolation, or we will be doomed.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Winces a bit as she starts to kick herself around::  CMO: ::whispers::  It appears that Malane is a good guy and the Ambassador was the bad guy.... and I just got through trying to convince the CO that it was Malane despite the evidence.
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
CEO:  Appreciated.  ::Raises the glass to his lips and takes a quick drink::
Malane says:
CO: Captain, think for a moment. We had to root out the traitor in our ranks and you provided the means. I do apologize that we could not tell you and your people of our plan. As Gadak has just said, we have been distrustful of outsiders for many years.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Eases back into his chair and motions for his other officers present to do the same:: Gadak: Maybe you should begin at the beginning of this all. Why have the Chodan'Ri come back, and why are they after the Kula?
Malane says:
::Looks around the room:: All: Where is Thalor?
CMO_Lt_Ahkileez says:
CNS:  Don't let it bother you too much.  It may be cultural differences, but our Malane lacks what we might call manners.  And to that affect, it was easy to jump to the conclusion you did.
Host Chancellor_Gadak says:
::Sits down and begins a very long story::
Host Chancellor_Gadak says:
<<<<<<<<<<End Mission>>>>>>>>>>

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