Arcadia Station SB–101 Episode #657
Hot and Cold Running Wars
Episode XIV (14) — “The Consensus”
Stardate 11404.28

Starring (in order of appearance):
•	NickMoline 
•	Regent Nyira (Barbara Moline)
•	CEO LtJg Takor (Christina Doane)
•	CTO Ens Cadarn (Michael Hiles)
•	FCO Ens Doole (Bruce Oriani)
Absences:
•	Michael Johnson

Mission Transcript
Time Lapse: 9 hours
Previously on Arcadia:
Upon arrival at Arcadia Station the crew discovered that the station was no longer run by Starfleet but by a civilian group led by Regent Nyira Santiago.
After reluctantly letting the crew come aboard and then imprisoning them, Regent Nyira interrogated Lieutenant Takor accusing her of impersonating the "real" Takor and attempting to retake the station.
After some back and forth, the two of them were able to determine that the altered timeline may have something to do with the fact that in this timeline John Bodine never made Captain and never became CO of Arcadia Station.
Instead, after Captain Sulek left Arcadia, it fell to Captain Randolph who oppressed the Civilian and merchant population of the station to the point that they revolted and took over the station, banishing Starfleet from Arcadia.
Deciding that Arcadia was not worth the resources to re-take, Starfleet has left Arcadia alone for the past 6 months, where they have created their own small government and run as a trading outpost in the area.
John Bodine retired from Starfleet while still a Lieutenant on Stardate 10407.19 while serving on the U.S.S. Scorpius.
While still not sure if she believes or trusts Takor, Regent Nyira decided to investigate the possibility of this alternate timeline where she became a merchant herself, and has decided to help them figure out what caused the change in the timeline.
Regent Nyira says:
Regent log: I still don’t know if I can trust these people but I will do what I can for them. Hopefully we can find where the shift in the time line happened and find a way to get them back.
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Regent Nyira says:
::In her stuffy office pacing she hates this place so much but she can't bring herself to quit feeling she would be letting down the civilians that put her in her position::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Walks with her guard toward the Regent's office.::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Following Takor down the corridor, his own set of guards flanking him.::
FCO Ens Doole says:
::just letting things "play out" until the time is right to stomp a mud hole in someone and walk it dry::
ACTION: The team enters Nyira’s office

CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Glances over at the Lt as they enter the regents office, wondering what had happened to "don't tell them anything."::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Shrugs back, whispering::CTO: Not much in the way of choices, Thanks to Captain 'oppress the station dwellers' we're lucky she didn't kick us out an airlock....
Regent Nyira says:
::stops pacing and looks at the guards:: Guards: You may all go and please inform Harken I am not to be disturbed.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::just before they enter her office::
FCO Ens Doole says:
Self: Things turns south, I could always snap her neck. ::puffs his chest and crosses his arms across it, to try to make himself appear more larger and intimidating than normal::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Glances back as the guards leave the office then turning back to the regent finding himself calculating how quickly he could close the space and take her hostage and if she would sound an alarm before he did, he resisted his urge though for now trusting to the Lt.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Regent: Regent. ::a polite nod::
Regent Nyira says:
::goes to the door and seals it:: All: First and for most I don't think it wise to let anyone else know who or when you all came from.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Regent: I think that wise as well
Regent Nyira says:
::she turns looking at them all and notices how tense they all are:: All: I know it may be hard but please relax
::she heads to her desk and motions for them to all sit.:: CEO: we need to come up with a plan and that will require us working together.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Regent: We understand we need to repair our ship and analyze the area we came from to determine if the field is still active. Also we need to determine the point of divergence
FCO Ens Doole says:
::is not sensing any type of deception from the Regent at the moment, and starts to relax a little::
Regent Nyira says:
All: I do not know any of you very well in fact I have only met Takor once or the Takor of this time. CEO: From what you said you know the me in your time very well I can only hope that I do not differ from her so much that you would not be able to trust my intentions.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Regent: Honestly I don't know but choices are limited so I'm willing to go on a little faith here. I'm Bajoran faith is pretty much all we have when all else fails." ::She looks thoughtful for a moment:: Regent/All: If we can get our vessel repaired we may be able to update with Starfleet and determine the exact point.
Regent Nyira says:
CEO: agreed but we will have to come up with a way to do so without Starfleet finding out
FCO Ens Doole says:
::leans down and whispers in the CEO's ear:: CEO: I'm not sensing any deception from her at this time. I think we should go with her plan until I sense otherwise. 

CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Nods at the FCO thankfully::Regent: To this day there are items in the computer at Starfleet Academy, backdoors they haven't found yet. I can hide us or at least have good odds:: Turns to the Ensigns::FCO/CTO: You didn't hear that.

Regent Nyira says:
CEO: I will give you access to a private work space and access to the data we have already.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Smiles briefly at the memories going in the computer where she was never meant to go but quickly refocuses::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Makes a mental note to watch the CEO carefully if she does, things like that could come in handy.::
Regent Nyira says:
FCO: I figure you would be the best in repairing your runabout I will get you what you need but come to me for it not anyone else.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
All: We'll try downloading from Arcadia first that would be safer but just in case we can try Starfleet directly::
FCO Ens Doole says:
CEO: It would seem to me, that the best way to start would be to compare our database, with this Arcadia's database and see what discrepancies there are and how many of them.
Regent Nyira says:
CTO: You may be better at helping the FCO should he need a hand I’d rather not involve any of my people. The less they know the better.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Nods at the FCO::FCO: I believe that will be plan A, however having plan B and maybe C is helpful ::small smile before focusing on the Regent::
Regent: I agree, the sooner we get to work the sooner we can get everything back to where it should be and get you to your shop..:: another small smile::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Nods in agreement with the regent, glad he won't have to be the one looking through databases, though a thought occurred to him at that thought though he keeps it to himself.::
FCO Ens Doole says:
Regent: So where's this workspace so we can get started?
Regent: The sooner we find the problem, the sooner we fix it
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Looks at the Regent with a 'I’m game for this' expectant smile::Regent: Lead On
Regent Nyira says:
CEO: we all should be careful I really doubt my people would be willing to repair the timeline
CEO: If there is any other ideas you have that I can help with please let me know
CEO: when it comes to time travel it all just gives me a headache.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Regent: You'll be the first, myself as well. I haven't met anyone who likes it. ::smile::
Regent: Your other self-included
::She said suddenly strongly reminded of her friend in the other timeline, making her more determined than ever to set things to rights.::

PAUSE