Host ACTD_Chris says:
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CTO_Webster says:
TO: Ensign Julius, please relieve Ensign Rolen in the conference room.

FCO_Grayson says:
::steps off of the TL and strolls onto the bridge in his new uniform::

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::finishes telling Commander Sanders about the maernite::

TO_Brad says:
CTO: Yes sir. ::Goes to the conference room::

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CEO:  So you’re saying that Eden_One's story, at least about the Maernite, is true.

Eden_One says:
::in the conference room, impatiently tapping her foot, wanting to continue::

King_Traylar says:
::Sits in his seat in the Briefing Room, wondering what's going to happen with the talks.::

FCO_Grayson says:
::he starts to walk towards the tactical station, then stops himself::  CTO: Erm, sorry sir...  ::clears his throat and makes his way to the helm, shaking his head::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::OOoooohs at Grayson::  FCO:  Looking good there, slick.

CEO_Tomiaz says:
XO:  Well Commander, I can only tell you what these scans have turned up.  I personally have not yet been keeping much track of your little... uhh, meeting in there since I've been busy elsewhere.

TO_Brad says:
::Replaces Rolen in the conference room::

CTO_Webster says:
::frowns at the FCO:: FCO: Did you do something, Lieutenant?

King_Traylar says:
::Hears an annoying noise, looks to Eden_One and frowns a bit.::

FCO_Grayson says:
::grins at Tassie as he sits down.  Finally, a chair!:: CSO: Thanks...

Eden_One says:
::sees the King looking at her and frowns back at him::

CEO_Tomiaz says:
FCO:  My, I wonder if you bothered to take the price tag off that new uniform...  ::rolls eyes::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::grins back::  FCO:  No problem.  Hope you're happy with the view.  ::waves hand at view screen::

FCO_Grayson says:
CTO: No, I just forgot you're at tactical now and I'm not....

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CEO:  Okay, thank you Steph.  By the way, when's our next match?

CTO_Webster says:
::grins:: FCO: No problem.  How's it feel up there?

FCO_Grayson says:
::sits back in the seat and sighs:: CTO: Feels great.  I should have never left the helm.

King_Traylar says:
::Looks to the queen and smiles.::

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::begins to step away, then turns her head back::  XO:  Match?  Had enough time to lick those wounds, have you?  I think a time can be set... after all, you do handle the duty roster and I wouldn't mind having a free evening after I wipe up the gym with your...  ::begins to chuckle::

CTO_Webster says:
FCO: I didn't realize you were a pilot.  ::looks thoughtful:: I guess I don't know that much about you, do I?

Host Queen_Tranya says:
::smiles back at the King::

Eden_One says:
::almost gags at the sickenly sweet smiles the King and Queen are giving each other::

FCO_Grayson says:
::checks the orbital pattern before turning to the CTO:: CTO: Hmm, I guess not.  Come to think of it, I don't really know much about you, either.

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CEO:  I'll plan one in a couple of weeks then.  ::slides back into the briefing room::

CTO_Webster says:
FCO: Nope, I guess not.  Maybe we should spend some off-duty time together.

King_Traylar says:
::Turns as he hears someone come into the Briefing Room and sighs wanting this to be over already.  Smiles at the XO.::

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::turns and watches him go::  XO:  Couple of weeks?  What'm I supposed to do then?  I've got half the tactical department in bandages and nobody to fight!

Eden_One says:
::stands as the XO returns:: XO: Can we continue?

Host Queen_Tranya says:
::turns her gaze to the XO::

FCO_Grayson says:
::smiles:: CTO: I'd like that.

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::approaches the guests::  All:  I apologize for the delay.  My people have finished the scans of the maernite and concluded that the rock does indeed cause telepathic abilities.

Eden_One says:
::nods as the XO confirms her story::

CTO_Webster says:
FCO: Great.  ::turns back to her console as it begins to beep::

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
All:  I can also confirm that the maernite's effects are killing Eden's people.

Eden_One says:
::looks startled:: XO: What?!?!

FCO_Grayson says:
::turns back around to the helm and frowns::  Why are these controls in a pretzel configuration?

CTO_Webster says:
CEO: I'm getting a red light on my console.  Looks like a power fluctuation in the phaser array.  Can you confirm?

Host Queen_Tranya says:
::sighs as this is nothing that hasn't already been fully admitted and discussed.............perks up at his next statement:: All: What?

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::stands at the center of the bridge for a moment, then shakes her head and heads towards the aft stations::

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::comes towards the CTO and looks down at the red light::

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::slaps the palm of her hand underneath the console, then stares at the button a bit::

CTO_Webster says:
::moves over as the CEO comes up:: CEO:  I've tapped it, just in case the light is malfunctioning ::Grins::

FCO_Grayson says:
::mutters something about old FCOs and current flight control staff as he puts the helm controls back in their standard configuration::

CNS_Anusia says:
<EO Monk> CNS: And then, she told me she had a boyfriend! Can you believe that?

CNS_Anusia says:
Monk: Oooo... you were deceived.

Eden_One says:
XO: If you have learned this in the short time you had a sample, don't you think the King and Queen already knew of this?

Host Queen_Tranya says:
::wonders why Eden_One has suddenly become wishy washy....::

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::bites lower lip::  CTO:  Well Commander, I guess we have a few gremlins in the system.  I'll run a quick diagnostic and have a crew check it out... what relay seems to be fluctuating?

CNS_Anusia says:
<Monk> CNS: Well, yeah. ::blinks:: So what should I do?

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
Eden_One:  That's what I would think.  Unless your technology isn't as good as you thought it was.

Eden_One says:
XO: They have the technology to analyze the maernite, the same as we Edenites do.

CNS_Anusia says:
Monk: Did she express any feelings? ::bell rings:: Uh oh! Time's up! ::smiles and rises::

CTO_Webster says:
CEO: Looks like the fourth or fifth relay.  I can't get a lock on which one.

CNS_Anusia says:
<Monk> ::splutters:: But.... but....

King_Traylar says:
::Becomes a bit disturbed.:: XO: I resent the implications that we knew it was harmful.  As I mentioned before... We only process it for power.

CNS_Anusia says:
Monk: I'm sorry, Ensign. ::smiles:: See you next week?

Eden_One says:
King/XO: I have proof the King's people knew the harm it was causing.

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
King:  Have you ever fully analyzed this substance before?

CNS_Anusia says:
<Monk> CNS: Well, yeah.... I guess. But...

Host Queen_Tranya says:
XO: We had no reason to analyze for something like that.

CNS_Anusia says:
::interrupts:: Monk: Alrighty then! Bye now! ::ushers Ensign Monk out the door and locks it behind him::

King_Traylar says:
::Thinks a moment and says with total honesty.:: XO: Only for it's power producing qualities.  ::Frowns.:: We had no real reason to fully analyze it beyond that scope.

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
Queen:  No reason?  If you knew that the maernite was causing telepathic abilities, I think that would be reason enough.

Eden_One says:
Queen: Your scientists have known of these for findings for years.

CNS_Anusia says:
::breathes a sigh of relief::

CEO_Tomiaz says:
CTO:  ...Right.  Those starboard-side relays have always been troublesome.  It'd probably easier if we just had the whole damn system replaced once we get back to dock.  I'll have a team take a glance at it, just to make sure.

CTO_Webster says:
CEO: Great, thanks.

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::gives console a little pat as she steps away from it::

Host Queen_Tranya says:
XO: We use it as fuel. Yes we knew that the Edenites possessed telepathic powers from living on a daily basis with the ore but that was of no concern to us.

Eden_One says:
::rolls eyes:: XO: See, they didn't think we were Worthy of concern.

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::smiles at Steph::

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::heads over to the science station::  CSO:  Anything new on the maernite?

Host Queen_Tranya says:
::refrains from making a snide remark to Eden_One::

King_Traylar says:
Eden_One: We do not rule over your people... That is your job or someone else’s.  Not mine.

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
Queen:  These are your people and you show no concern for them?

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::sighs::  CEO:  Nope... April isn't responding to me, so I can't have her help with finding a cure, either.  I'm sure there are other docs... or would you like to help?

CNS_Anusia says:
::groans, remembering the conflict going on upstairs::

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::groans, remembering she's not a doctor in practice anymore::

CTO_Webster says:
<CMO_Fielding> *CSO*: Ummm, did you comm. me, Tas? ::said sleepily::

Eden_One says:
::almost stands:: XO: We are Your people!

CNS_Anusia says:
~~~Piffle: Hey you. I gotta run for a bit. You gonna be okay?~~~

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::snickers::  *CMO*:  Yes, April, I did.  We're supposed to come up with a cure for the rock.

CEO_Tomiaz says:
CSO:  Well, I suppose it's either that, or chasing gremlins in the phaser relay junctions.

Host Queen_Tranya says:
XO: They are not "my" people. They are from Eden_One. ::wonders if the XO has been paying attention::

CNS_Anusia says:
~~~<Piffle> CNS: But.... but... I'm hungry!~~~

Eden_One says:
::does stand at this:: Queen: We Are your people.  At least you won't let us have complete sovereignty.

TO_Brad says:
::Readies himself in case the situation should turn ugly::

CTO_Webster says:
<CMO_Fielding> CSO: Oh, sorry about that, Tas.  I'm a bit out of it.  ::heard in the background "Keep your dirty paws of my med kit"::

CNS_Anusia says:
~~~Piffle: Yeah, well, you know where the replicator is, pal.~~~

FCO_Grayson says:
::finds that the buttons on the helm make nice beeping sounds, too.  Thank goodness, something to relieve the monotony::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
*CMO*:  It's ok, April.  I'll be right down.  Tas out.    CEO:  You tagging along, or going after those gremlins?

CNS_Anusia says:
~~~<Piffle> CNS: But, I can't talk! Not to it! I need FOOD!~~~

Host Queen_Tranya says:
::ignores Eden_One::

CEO_Tomiaz says:
CSO:  I guess I'll head down to Med Lab 4... I'll try and round up the techs and see if we can synthesize something up.  ::musters a smile::

CNS_Anusia says:
::winces:: ~~~Piffle: Dang! Stop yellin'! ::gets some food from the replicator:: Here!~~~ ::slaps the food down::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
CEO:  Alright.  Have fun!  ::wink::

CTO_Webster says:
<CMO_Fielding> CSO: OK. See you in a few.

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::groans in a playful manner as she heads into the turbolift::  CSO:  Try and get a sample sent over and I'll try my best.  TL:  Deck 8.

CNS_Anusia says:
::listens to Piffle's snuffling noises and speaks aloud:: Piffle: I'm leaving.

CNS_Anusia says:
<Piffle> ::licks chops and keeps eating::

Eden_One says:
::calms down:: King/Queen: Are you saying you now agree to let us have total sovereignty?  You will buy the maernite from us, at our price?

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::gets in the other TL::  TL: Med bay.

CNS_Anusia says:
::sighs and leaves::

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
*CEO*:  Please report to the conference room.

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::taps badge::  *XO*:  Aye Commander.  TL:  Halt, reroute to the bridge.

King_Traylar says:
::Raises an eyebrow as he looks to Eden_One.:: Eden_One: Your price?  What?  So you can constantly raise the price on us at a whim? No way!

CTO_Webster says:
<CMO_Fielding> ::sees a young technician and calls him over:: MO: See that empty bowl?  Where are my pretzels?  That was full 10 minutes ago.  Who took my pretzels? I need some pretzels NOW!!!!

FCO_Grayson says:
::turns and looks around at the...empty...bridge.  Turns back to the helm and sighs.::  One is the loneliest number.....

CTO_Webster says:
<MO> ::backs away:: CMO: Of course, Doctor, whatever you say, Doctor.

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::walks onto bridge, passes the FCO and heads into the Observation Lounge::

CNS_Anusia says:
::walks to TL:: TL: Bridge.

FCO_Grayson says:
::waves at Steph as she enters and promptly exits::  Nice to see ya, g'bye

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::enters Med Bay and grins at April::  CMO:  I see you're back to normal.

CTO_Webster says:
FCO: Getting quiet on the bridge, isn't it?  ::looks around at the almost empty bridge::

CTO_Webster says:
<CMO_Fielding> CSO: Normal?!?! You call this ::points to the empty bowl:: Normal??

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::absentmindedly waves at the FCO and crinkles her brow as she enters the room and walks in::  XO:  Commander?

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
CMO:  Errrr... no… not at all.

FCO_Grayson says:
CTO: Yep.  This always seems to happen to me.  ::shrugs::

CTO_Webster says:
<CMO_Fielding> CSO: Good.  Ummm, were we supposed to do something?

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CEO:  From your results on the maernite, can you determine how long one has to be exposed to the ore before it is deadly to them?

Eden_One says:
XO: There.  They say we are our "own" people, but they won't let us Be our own people.

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
CMO:  Yep, we're supposed to find out if there's a cure for what the maernite does to the Edenites.

King_Traylar says:
XO/Eden_One: History has shown and proven that if we do not restrict the prices... The Edenites will run us dry by constantly raising the price whenever they feel like it.

CTO_Webster says:
<CMO_Fielding> CSO: Oh, that.  I've been working on that.  ::sees another MO touching something:: MO: Didn't I tell you to keep your dirty paws of my med kit?!?!

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::crosses arms as she steps in closer, looking over the group as she thinks::  XO:  I'd say about 10 years worth of exposure.

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::sighs and goes to a console, digging up all her scans on the rock::  CMO:  What have you got for me, then?

Eden_One says:
King: That's business.  If we are truly our 'own' people, we should be able to set our own prices, control the supply, not you controlling these things.

Host Queen_Tranya says:
::tilts head so that she is looking at the ceiling:: Eden_One: You are definitely "your own people".

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CEO:  And how much does it shorten their average life span?

CEO_Tomiaz says:
XO:  In the ballpark range of a say... 30 to 40 year lifespan.

CTO_Webster says:
<CMO_Fielding> ::walks over with Tas:: CSO: Take a look at this.  See how the affected cells die off. They aren't replaced, since they are brain cells, but at least they should stop the premature deaths.

FCO_Grayson says:
::yawns as he goes over the orbital pattern and other stuff...again::

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
CMO:  So you have a cure already??  Or are you saying they should just stop mining?

CEO_Tomiaz says:
XO:  I've yet to conduct an analysis into how this would effect offspring of those effected by the maernite, but given the fact that it does seem to kill those exposed... ::trails off::

CTO_Webster says:
::sees the FCO yawn and starts yawning herself::

Host Queen_Tranya says:
::hmmmm's:: Eden_One: So does that mean we should double the prices for all people from Eden for goods you purchase from us, that you cannot produce for yourselves?

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
Eden_One/King/Queen:  What you people need to do, is either find an inoculation against the effects of the maernite... or.... stop mining the stuff altogether.

Eden_One says:
::about to answer the queen, but turns to look at the XO:: XO: Stop mining?

CNS_Anusia says:
TL: Halt. Return to previous deck.

CTO_Webster says:
<CMO_Fielding> CSO: The best thing would be to stop mining altogether.

Eden_One says:
XO: That's our home.

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::butts in::  Eden_One/King/Queen:  Don't you have sufficient technology to create automated mining facilities?  Or simply have the miners wear protective breathing equipment?

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
CMO:  That's true.. but this mining is their livelihood.  And that's not going to stop them from dieing now, as they are.  We need to find a way to stop the degradation, at least....

CNS_Anusia says:
::knows there's nothing she can do with Eden_One and crew as "talking" had been extremely ineffective in past dealings with all parties::

FCO_Grayson says:
::turns back around:: CTO: So, um...where are you from, anyways?  I don't even know that much about you...

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CEO:  Would proper breathing equipment be enough?

Host Queen_Tranya says:
::has no idea about the answer to the CEO’s question::

King_Traylar says:
::Shakes his head.:: XO: We can not.  It's our main source of power.  It's extremely efficient, even by your standards...

CNS_Anusia says:
::exits TL and heads back to office::

Eden_One says:
::looks at the CEO:: CEO: We wear protective equipment, at least the best we have.  Our doctor's say it only filters out 1/10th of the toxins.

CEO_Tomiaz says:
Eden_One:  Then what about self-contained garments of some sort?

King_Traylar says:
::Turns to the CEO.:: CEO: We can... ::Looks to Eden_One.:: But it's their moon.  Not ours.

CTO_Webster says:
FCO: I'm from Earth?  You?

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
King:  If it's their moon, why do they feel so controlled by you?

CEO_Tomiaz says:
Eden_One:  The price of your independence is your life... and it is imperative that something is done to shield you from further exposure, and treat you from previous contact with it.

Eden_One says:
CEO/XO: That's an option, but it doesn't help our situation.  They ::points to King and Queen:: control our imports and exports.  We have no authority over them.

FCO_Grayson says:
CTO: I'm from Earth, too.  Alaska if you want to be specific.

King_Traylar says:
XO: We only control them in the fact that we limit their visitations to our planet and in the fact that we also limit what we pay for the ore.  That is all.  Why don't you ask her?

CTO_Webster says:
FCO: I've never been there, although I've heard it's very pretty.  I'm from Pennsylvania.

Eden_One says:
King/XO: Agreed, but they should have no say in the price of the ore.

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
Eden_One:  If they limit the cost of the ore, why don't you limit the amount of ore you give them?

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::turns and looks at the Commander, then back at Eden_One::  Eden_One:  Or find somebody else to trade with...

Eden_One says:
XO: We've tried that.  They then limit the supplies they give us.  It's either their way or no way.

CSO_Jala-Sanders says:
::runs more scans and stuff on the rock and the effects it has::

King_Traylar says:
::Looks at the XO.:: XO: Then we would limit what we give them. Their cloths, and many things they need.  We've been down that road before....

FCO_Grayson says:
::nods:: CTO: How long have you been in Starfleet?

CTO_Webster says:
::whispers into her comm.:: *TO*: Mr. Julius, how're things going?

CEO_Tomiaz says:
Eden_One:  If this is such a rare material, then I'm sure that many others would want to pay high prices for it.  But, with the Commander's permission, I have an idea.

Eden_One says:
CEO: We would do that, but no ships except those from Torvald are allowed to dock on the moon.

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
King:  Don't you think it's time for a new trading system then?  If this isn't working for either party, it's time for a change.

CTO_Webster says:
::turns to the FCO:: FCO: Sorry, I need to check in with my new tactical officer.

Eden_One says:
XO: Excellent.  I can agree to that.

King_Traylar says:
XO: But it is working.  Up until the moment they kidnapped your delegation....

TO_Brad says:
::Replies in any fashion possible that would allow so that only the CTO hears the reply:: *CTO*: Everything's fine sir. Are there any other tasks that need to be completed? I believe another TO could be used for this post.

FCO_Grayson says:
CTO: Oh, that's okay...

Eden_One says:
King: It is only working for you.  Not for us.  Otherwise, we wouldn't have felt the need to have the Federation intervene.

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
King: To me that's a sure sign that it isn't working.  They obviously have a problem with it and you're not listening to them.

CEO_Tomiaz says:
All:  Why not exchange ore for services, as well?  Perhaps medical aide to help cure against the effects of the maernite.  Or, if Torvald truly needs this ore, why not have them finance the construction of safer minds that expose the workers less.

Host Queen_Tranya says:
::clears throat:: XO: May ask a question of you, please?

CTO_Webster says:
*TO*: Yes, Mr. Julius.  Have someone relieve you and then I'd like you to run a tactical simulation with Teams 1 and 2.

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
Queen: Of course.

TO_Brad says:
*CTO*: Thank you sir. *TO_Davenport*: Report to the conference room immediately please.

Eden_One says:
::turns to look at the Queen, wondering what she has to say::

TO_Brad says:
::Once the new TO arrives, Brad heads out to the CTO:: CTO: What holodeck is the simulation being ran in?

CTO_Webster says:
CTO: Holodeck 2.  The simulation is "Tac sim 29."  Have fun ::grins::

Host Queen_Tranya says:
XO: Torvald II requested admission to the Federation. I thought our request as the citizens of Torvald II were to be considered here. It is not our fault that your people were hijacked by the people by Eden_One.

TO_Brad says:
CTO: Will do. ::Goes to TL:: TL: Deck six.

King_Traylar says:
XO: What about non-interference?

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::sits down::  Queen:  If you can't coexist with people on a moon in orbit around your world, how would that make outsiders like us think when we begin to wonder how you'll work with the many worlds of the Federation?

Eden_One says:
XO: Sir, I'm not sure if this will affect Torvald's request to join the Federation, but I thought the Federation might be able to help we Edenites.

Host XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
Queen:  That may or may not be true.  The point is that you have some major issues to deal with here.  Issues that will prevent your admission into the Federation.  If you can't settle your differences with what used to be your own people, then you would make a poor member of the Federation.

CEO_Tomiaz says:
::bites lip, knowing full well she should shut up, looks at XO::

TO_Brad says:
::Once he arrives at the deck he first makes sure all the members are present and then begins the tactical simulation::

Host Queen_Tranya says:
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