Host Chris_N says:
U.S.S. Tal-War mission, Creason's Ascension, Part 6.  Stardate 10402.14.
Host Chris_N says:
SYNOPSIS:  In yet another twist in this once simple mission, the Away Team to the surface discover three officers of the Finotan Republic bargaining in a clandestine location with two planetary officials of this pre-warp society.
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The Finotans appear to have been helping the planet develop their space program.  When an apparent “glitch” appears causing the planet's spaceship, the Eckerdon, to disappear from the surface the Finotans offer to aide the planet with the problem after the signing of a treaty and acquiring planetary resources.
Host Chris_N says:
The evolved consciousness of Doctor Creason has told the Away Team that the Finotans are really here to turn the planet into a Dilithium Labour Camp.
Host Chris_N says:
Meanwhile in orbit, the Tal-War has discovered the drifting Eckerdon and a Finotan cruiser that has asked them to break orbit so that they can complete their business with the planet below.
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With Doctor Creason contained to avoid uncontrolled incidents, the Away Team back on the ship, and a situation that clearly involves the Prime Directive; the crew try to decide what they will do next.
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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< RESUME >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
TO_MacAllister says:
::at cargo bay 2 monitoring the containment field around Creason::
CMO_Uax says:
:: in sickbay checking on things ::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::on the bridge::
XO_Jameson says:
::Is on the bridge, typing up her report regarding the cruiser::
Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: Cargo Bay Two is brightly lit from the yellow hue coming off of the Myorbic Particles
CEO_Irvin says:
::kneeling in a corner of the confrence room, in an access panel with a dynamic mode converter::
OPS_Hunter says:
::at his station doing research:::
CMO_Uax says:
:: feels satisfied Stephanie leaves sickbay and heads for observation lounge ::
TO_MacAllister says:
::hands over to the security detail and heads for the TL::
TO_MacAllister says:
TL: Observation lounge.
OPS_Hunter says:
::finds a few possible leads::
TO_MacAllister says:
::steps out of the TL and enters the Observation lounge::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
*CEO*:  How's it going with the briefing room sensors?
XO_Jameson says:
::Rereads her report, making sure that what she has written makes some semblence of sense, and, nodding her head with satisfaction, saves it::
CMO_Uax says:
:: arrives at the Observation Lounge :: walks in and sits down ::
TO_MacAllister says:
::takes a seat::
CEO_Irvin says:
::turns head away from panel as some momentary sparks - answers the com in a sarchastic voice::  *CO* Not good Captain.  They're going to be down for the better part of a day... 
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::grins::  *CEO*:  That's too bad.  They are off-line now then?
CEO_Irvin says:
*CO* Aye....   ::makes and adjustment to the isoliner interface and a circut blows::  The backups have temporarily failed too.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::chuckles::  *CEO*:  Acknowledged.  ::stands and heads to the briefing room::
OPS_Hunter says:
::Starts down loading his data to a padd::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::stops before leaving the bridge::  XO/OPS:  Coming?
OPS_Hunter says:
::grabs his padd as it finishs downloading::CO:Yes Sir ::hurrys to catch up with the captain::
XO_Jameson says:
::Stands, and heads to the observation lounge::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::enters the briefing room::
CMO_Uax says:
:: nods to the captain
XO_Jameson says:
::Enters the room with the CO::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::nods at the CMO and sits::
CEO_Irvin says:
::stands and replaces the panel on the wall::
CEO_Irvin says:
CO: They don't make internal sensor systems like they used to....
TO_MacAllister says:
::stands as the captain enters::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
CEO:  Truly.
CEO_Irvin says:
CO: I used to be able to break them in far less time.  ::snikers::
OPS_Hunter says:
::enters the Brief room on the heels of the Captain and XO and slithers into his seat::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  At ease
TO_MacAllister says:
CO: Thank you, ::Sits back down::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
All:  I assume you all know the situation.  The Finotan's have been "helping" the people with their space program in exchange for mining rights.
CEO_Irvin says:
::hangs the dynamic mode converter on his tool vest and takes a seat::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
All:  According to Creason, the Finotan's intend to enslave the population for dilithium mining.  Any thoughts?
XO_Jameson says:
::Relaxes a little into her seat::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::notices the XO seems a little too relaxed::
Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The Briefing Chair occupied by the XO suddenly makes a loud squeek
CMO_Uax says:
CO: doesn't the prime directive apply here?
Host CO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  It applies to our actions yes.
XO_Jameson says:
::Hears the squeek, bends down, and adjusts the problem so that it never squeeks with her weight again::
CEO_Irvin says:
::looks over at the chair::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::looks at her crew hoping to get a sense of how far they might be willing to go::
TO_MacAllister says:
CO: But surely if an advanced race is trying to influence another that isn't so advanced there must be something we can do? 
CEO_Irvin says:
::turns back to the Captain::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  I intend to try, although how to do so without interfering with the population, I can't see.
XO_Jameson says:
CO: Or we need to deal directly with the Finotans, and try to have a little contact with the planet as possible
CMO_Uax says:
CO: I would agree with the XO on that.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
XO:  You've spoken to them.  Do you feel they might be willing to listen to us?
TO_MacAllister says:
CO: Well we have Creason securely contained, maybe we can use him to our advantage.
OPS_Hunter says:
All: What about if we set up a blockaid around the planet?
Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  What do you have in mind?
Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  How could one ship set up a blockade?
OPS_Hunter says:
CO: We for starts we can launch a probe ring, and the first could assit by running patrols.  The sticky point is it may lead with to war with the Finotans
XO_Jameson says:
CO: From the implication they gave us through the minimal contact we maintained, i don't think negotiations will be successful.  We may need to find some advantage point to use against them.
TO_MacAllister says:
CO: Well it seems to me that if he was the one who "engineered" all this, as it were, then he would be some sort of authority figure and what happens to him would probably effect the rest of the fintonians.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::thinks::
TO_MacAllister says:
CO: Maybe we can "persuade" him to cooperate with us.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  Or send him over to the Finotan ship.....
Host CO_Kyrron says:
CEO:  Can you think of any way we can communicate directly with Creason?
TO_MacAllister says:
CO: Or, as you say, turn him over to the fintonians.
CEO_Irvin says:
CO: Aye...  I think we could manufacture some kind of subdermal comminications device with Dr. Uax's help.....
CEO_Irvin says:
CO: But there is one thing I have to say here Captain.... 
Host CO_Kyrron says:
CEO:  Speak freely Commander
CEO_Irvin says:
CO: I disagree with all of this.  The Eckerdon are not members of the Federation.  Who are we to say that this interfearance is not part of the Finotans natural development?  Where does our responsibility begin and end with this civilization?
TO_MacAllister says:
CEO: with all due respect, I don't think that it is exactly natural that one race would impose it's self on another.
OPS_Hunter says:
CO: There one way I can think of to communicate with Dr Creason, the risk to the ship will be miniumal, but we may lose a crew member if thing go bad
Host CO_Kyrron says:
CEO:  You have reached the heart of the matter, Commander.  To proceed may well lead us to breaking the Prime Directive.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Your idea?
OPS_Hunter says:
All: I have stronger then normal mental blocks, if we remove my computer access, put myself and Dr Creason in a sick bay isolation chamber, with no contact with ships system, we could merge, and speak through me,
CMO_Uax says:
OPS/CO: I totally object to that! We don't know what Creason would do even in an isolation unit
OPS_Hunter says:
All: to ensure Dr Creason is no longer in me before I am release from islation, the XO would have to scan me before hand, and after to verfiy that he gone, if he still remains, then for the safty of the ship I have to be jetison into space... ::is gald shania not her right now::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  That's precisely why I need to speak to him.  To give him an option besides using the Tal-War.
TO_MacAllister says:
CMO: Is there any way we could come up with a device that would keep Creason under control without hurting Mr Hunter?
Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  That sounds too risky.
CMO_Uax says:
TO: I'm not sure. I'd have to look. I could probably build one..
OPS_Hunter says:
CO: The risk would be great to me, but very minumal to the ship,  the isolation chamber are design to isolate that room from the rest of the ship
Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  No one is going to die for this, Hunter.
TO_MacAllister says:
CMO: I have already found a way to freeze him, maybe if we tuned it down a bit then it might make him think twice about misbehaving.
CMO_Uax says:
OPS/CO: I reassert my objection.
CMO_Uax says:
TO: Freeze who? Creason or the OPS officer?
TO_MacAllister says:
CMO: Creason.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
All:  What is said in here, stays in here.  Having said that, I need to know now if anyone has objections to our proceeding in our attempts to stop the Finotans from interfering further with this planet.
CMO_Uax says:
:: looks around the room ::
OPS_Hunter says:
CO: I have no intend on dying, I hate to see any one face the Wrath of Shania, but I do not see any other way to communicate with him, which provides a lesser risk to the ship,  However the minimize the risk, we should be able to rig the isolation chamber to emite a single similar to the phasers to drive him out of me
CMO_Uax says:
OPS: NEVER! I won't inflict pain on anyone that I have to fix.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Creason has proven capable of interfacing with our ships systems.  Is there not some piece of technology we could give him access to which would allow him to express himself without risking anyone?
CEO_Irvin says:
::shrugs::  CO: A PADD?
Host CO_Kyrron says:
CEO:  Let's try that first.
OPS_Hunter says:
::thinks for a for a bit::CO: I am nto sure, all our system are interlinked, once he has access to one, he could easly spread.....::has an idea:: But....
TO_MacAllister says:
CEO: That doesn't actually sound like a bad idea.
OPS_Hunter says:
CO: I would advice again a Padd, they have a directly link with LSCAR
CEO_Irvin says:
CO: It's just a matter of encrypting the thing and isolating it from the computer core so it will function independantly.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Focus on setting up your defensive perimeter around the planet.
OPS_Hunter says:
CO: But we might be able to build a primiative 20th century PC, with speakers
CEO_Irvin says:
CO: Simple matter really.  Just change the MAC address.
TO_MacAllister says:
CO: I could rig a PADD with a security lockout to prevent him from accessing our systems.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  Assist the CEO in setting up the PADD
CMO_Uax says:
:: smiles ::
OPS_Hunter says:
All: Dr Creason was able to gain access to our system via a primiate radio link, and we had safe gaurds againist it
Host CO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Contact the Finotan ship and try to reason with them.
TO_MacAllister says:
CO: Right.
XO_Jameson says:
CO: Right this minute Captain?
CEO_Irvin says:
OPS: One differance though...  We're on the look out for it now.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::stands::  All:  Are we clear on proceeding then?
OPS_Hunter says:
CEO: I still think the risk is to great
CMO_Uax says:
:: nods ::
TO_MacAllister says:
CEO: I have a PADD in my quarters which I disconnected from the computer core for.......... private logs, we could use that one.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
XO:  As soon as the meeting is over, yes.
CEO_Irvin says:
OPS: It's a better option then putting your life at risk....  
XO_Jameson says:
::Starts writing a textual message to send to the Finotans to initiate contact::
CEO_Irvin says:
TO: Excelent.  
Host CO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  Stephanie, please assist the Executive Officer in her negotiations.
CMO_Uax says:
CO: Aye ma'am'
TO_MacAllister says:
::waits to be dismissed::
OPS_Hunter says:
CEO: I aguree, but I believe building a primivate computer may be a better option then a using a PAdd
Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  You have your orders Mister Hunter.  All:  Dismissed!
CMO_Uax says:
:: walks up to the XO: XO: ready?
TO_MacAllister says:
CEO: I'll meet you at Cargo bay 2.
CEO_Irvin says:
TO: Very well. 
TO_MacAllister says:
:: Heads for his Quarters::
XO_Jameson says:
::Stands up, while still composing on the padd::  CMO: I'm getting there.  It's really awkward to find a way of phrasing things that they won't take as 'Do what we say else we will blow you into smithereens'::
CMO_Uax says:
XO: maybe I can help. I'm somewhat good at these sort of things. well I should say Uax is.
CEO_Irvin says:
::walks over to Captain and wispers:: CO: This is a cockamamie idea Tria.  We shouldn't be here.
XO_Jameson says:
::Grins a little, and passes the Padd over to Stephanie::  CMO: What do you think?
CMO_Uax says:
:: looks it over :: XO: Your right its going to need work!
Host CO_Kyrron says:
CEO: Sometimes we just have to do what is right and I don't think letting these people be enslaved is right.
TO_MacAllister says:
::retrieves the PADD from his secure box and heads for the TL::
OPS_Hunter says:
::hads for the bridge and begins working on setting up nessary probe pattern to set up a blockaid of the planet::
XO_Jameson says:
::Lets out a burst of laughter:: CMO: Thanks for the honesty!
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::leaves the briefing room::
CMO_Uax says:
XO: Your welcome. Honestly it seems okay just gotta fix this and this and this.. and Voila!
TO_MacAllister says:
::arrives at CB2 and enters::
XO_Jameson says:
CMO: Well, i'd say it was pretty good for a first draft...at least i'll keep telling myself that!
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::heads for a TL::
CEO_Irvin says:
::walks with the Captain::  CO: Remember Admiral Dougherty?  He had Federation Council Sanction who thought what they were doing was right.
OPS_Hunter says:
::the first simulation he runs makes sure that the planet inhabitents are unable to pick up the probes::
CMO_Uax says:
XO: :: giggles :: its okay I think this will work. What do you think?
TO_MacAllister says:
::accesses LCARS from the control panel in CB2 and checks to ensure a total disconnection from the PADD in his hand::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::sighs as she steps into the TL::  CEO:  I'll note your objections Eli, but I'm prepared to act indepently if necessary.  Just give me some notice if you plan to releave me of command, okay?
XO_Jameson says:
::Rereads the message::  CMO: Perfect! and that isn't just biased
CMO_Uax says:
XO: cool!
CEO_Irvin says:
::stops dead in tracks::  CO: Oh For Christ Sakes!  You know better than that!!!
TO_MacAllister says:
<Computer> TO: The PADD in question is not connected to any of the ship's systems.
OPS_Hunter says:
::gets the result back from the first simulation and runs a second to see if there any holes::
XO_Jameson says:
::Loads the message into the computer, and sends it to the Finotan cruiser::
TO_MacAllister says:
::taps in some modifications and security protocols just to make sure::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
CEO:  It's a valid argument Eli.  But I gave Creason my word, and I plan on keeping it.  I wouldn't have involved the whole ship if I could think of another way.
XO_Jameson says:
CMO: All signed and sent, all we do now is wait...and then i can delegate all the diplomacy to you ::teases::
CMO_Uax says:
XO: well lets see how things go..
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::heads to the cargo bay::
CMO_Uax says:
:: giggles :: XO: Gee thanks, the furthest thing from my training there is.
OPS_Hunter says:
::gets the results back and see two gabs, he add another three probes, and rerun both simulations::
CEO_Irvin says:
CO: I just prefer a dose of common sense when hoping that this nut job Creason tells these folks what to go do with themselves...  Ya know?  ::peels off and heads for a TL to the Cargo Bay::
TO_MacAllister says:
Computer: shut down all Wireless Access Points in Cargo bay 2.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
CEO:  I'd prefer not to use Creason at all.  I don't want him killing all the Finotan's.  Maybe Jameson will succeed and it won't be necessary.
Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The viewscreen on the bridge comes to life showing the Finotan CO
CEO_Irvin says:
::looks back::  CO: Maybe....   
CEO_Irvin says:
::enters TL::
XO_Jameson says:
::Shrugs:: CMO: But i don't want the responsibility of the CO hating me more than she does already...::Grins::
TO_MacAllister says:
::activates the loudspeaker function on the PADD::
CEO_Irvin says:
<Delete the part about looking back>
CMO_Uax says:
XO: I dont think she hates you ..
Host Chris_N says:
@<Finotan CO> COMM: Tal-War: Someone want to explain this foolish blither that has come to my attention?
CMO_Uax says:
:: leans in :: XO: Well it worked!
CEO_Irvin says:
::enters the cargo bay with the Captain::
CEO_Irvin says:
TO: How goes MacAllister?
XO_Jameson says:
::Looks around, checking whether the CO will take the comm::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::follows along in the CEO's wake::
OPS_Hunter says:
::gets the results back and see no holes and a rather health safety margin againist begin detected on by the planet, but to be sure he instructs the computer to run two more simulations::
CMO_Uax says:
XO: Just take it..
TO_MacAllister says:
CEO: I think we're about ready to begin..
XO_Jameson says:
COMM:Finotan: If by blither you mean my message, then it is in regard to your intention with the planet's population
Host Chris_N says:
@<Finotan CO> ::taps his fingers on his chair waiting::
CEO_Irvin says:
::looks to the Captain::  CO: Ready?
Host Chris_N says:
@<Finotan CO> COMM: XO: What business is it of yours?
Host CO_Kyrron says:
CEO/TO:  Ready when you are.
TO_MacAllister says:
::prepares a site to site transport for the PADD::
OPS_Hunter says:
::waits for the final results of the simulations::
XO_Jameson says:
COMM:Finotan: What business it it of yours to interfere with a pre-warp civilisation?
TO_MacAllister says:
CO/CEO: Ready
CEO_Irvin says:
::walks over to a control console::  All:  I'm going to monitor the incomming and outgoing communications nodes on this deck just incase traffic is somehow re-initialized.
OPS_Hunter says:
*CEO*: Sir, I was thinking would it not be a wise precaution to shut down all wireless access throught the ship, on the Computer core side?
Host Chris_N says:
@<Finotan CO> COMM: XO: If by interference you mean conduct business negotiations... why do you care?
CEO_Irvin says:
::hears the OPS officer coming through::  *OPS* Only the cargo bay is effected according to my readout.
TO_MacAllister says:
CEO: I already have the WAP's shut down in and around the Cargo Bay.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::feels a bit stupid talking to no one but goes ahead anyway::  Creason:  We are going to provide you with a device we hope we can use to communicate with you.
XO_Jameson says:
::gestures to the OPS::  OPS: Mute
CEO_Irvin says:
TO: Acknowledged.
OPS_Hunter says:
*CEO*: Very well ::goes to turn them off and see that it allready been done:: It been done already
OPS_Hunter says:
::mutes the main communication as the XO indicates as he multi-taks::
TO_MacAllister says:
CEO/CO: Ready to transport.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  Go ahead
XO_Jameson says:
Self: So...i.....bluff.  Lets just hope i don't land in a court-marshall
XO_Jameson says:
OPS: Unmute
CMO_Uax says:
XO: you wont.
TO_MacAllister says:
::hits the button on his panel and watches as the PADD dissapears and reappears inside the containment field::
TO_MacAllister says:
CO: Transport complete.
Host Chris_N says:
<Creason> ::a older voice coming over the PADDs speaker::  Cargo Bay: Can you hear me?
Host CO_Kyrron says:
Creason:  Yes
OPS_Hunter says:
::gets the final results for his simulations::
Host Chris_N says:
<Creason> CO: Why have you imprisoned me?
OPS_Hunter says:
XO: I am ready to launch out probe network
CEO_Irvin says:
::watches the comminications node monitors for the Cargo Bay::
Host Chris_N says:
@<Finotan CO> ::continues to tap his fingers on his chair::
XO_Jameson says:
COMM:Finotan CO: We are protecting this civilisation. It has been an immediate request.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
Creason:  To keep you from interfering with your people any further.  But we don't intend to allow the Finotans to interfere either.  We may need your help
XO_Jameson says:
~~~OPS: Launch~~~
Host Chris_N says:
@<Finotan CO> ::chuckles raising an eyebrow:: COMM: XO: Who requested it?  The planetary ruling party seems to be in near agreement.
Host Chris_N says:
<Creason> CO: How may I help?
OPS_Hunter says:
~~~XO:Acknowledged~~~~
OPS_Hunter says:
::Sends a text message to the tactical station, instructing them which probes to launch, after ensuring that each probe has the proper progarming isntructions::
XO_Jameson says:
COMM:Finotan CO: A power higher up than that has requested it, and we are fulfilling our obliged oath.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
Creason:  The Finotan officials deny any knowledge of this plan.  We are trying to reason with the Finotans in orbit, but they might require some extra persuasion.
Host Chris_N says:
@<Finotan CO> ::lets out a very loud audible laugh:: COMM: XO: A "Higher" Power?  My dear... you aren't suggesting some form of god are you?
XO_Jameson says:
::Looks stonily at the Finotan CO::  COMM: Finotan CO:  We will fulfill our obligations.
Host Chris_N says:
<Creason> CO: I think I can supply that persuasion in whatever form you deam necessary.  Just tell me what you need me to do.
Host Chris_N says:
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