Host Jafo says:
Star Trek: Apache - Episode #14
Week # 12
Mission: "Independence"

Host Jafo says:
Although unable to contact the Riseal Protectorate by subspace radio, Commander Linard's away team has proceeded to the surface of the Riseal Homeworld. There the team has tried unsuccessfully to gain an audience with the Riseal Sovereign, Lyris.

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With much confusion, and some hostility, the away team was met by K`vet, a junior attendant to Sovereign Lyris. With the assistance of a Judge, who recognized Linard from her previous visit to the surface, the team has finally gotten permission to speak directly with the Sovereign and to have their 'case' heard.

Host Jafo says:
Meanwhile, the Apache and the Greenland remain in orbit of the Riseal Homeworld awaiting word from the away team. A conclusion to the situation at hand seems imminent; though whether it will be a favorable or unfavorable conclusion remains unclear.

Host Jafo says:
<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission Week #12 >>>>>>>>>>>

SO_Hammond says:
@::continues scanning the area::

FCO_Terman says:
::enters the bridge:: OPS: Flight Control Officer Terman reporting for duty, sir.

CSO_Storal says:
::in Fort Apache drinking a Raktajino::

CEO_Yeung says:
::in Main Engineering::

CNS_Vekh says:
@::waiting for K`vet to finish clothing Judge Hershey::

XO_Linard says:
@::waits patiently to see Lyris, hoping she hasn't made a mistake letting them take Hershey for a bit::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::walking behind the XO as they prepare to be received by the Sovereign::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::sips a fresh mug of apple cranberry tea, looks around at all of the patrons in Fort Apache::

CSO_Storal says:
*CEO*: Mister Yeung, report to the lounge.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Away Team again finds themselves in front of the door to the office of Sovereign Lyris. On one of the double-doors is the seal of the Sovereign of Riseal. On the other is the seal of the UFP. Although they feel as if they are being watched, only K`vet is present and there is not a Judge to be seen.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::in the turbolift, looks at his watch:: TL: Come on, hurry up... ::mutters to self about stupid alarms and why they never work::

CEO_Yeung says:
*CSO*: On my way, sir.

SO_Hammond says:
@::wonders how this meeting is going to turn out::

XO_Linard says:
@CNS: What do you make of this, Drayan?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::spoken quietly:: SO: Lifesigns, Lieutenant?

CNS_Vekh says:
@XO: Hard to tell, Commander. Each time we turn around a corner here, we find something entirely new about the Risealans.

CSO_Storal says:
CO: Sir, I feel a bit weird being in here while there is a mission going on.

CEO_Yeung says:
::turns to Caillau:: EO: Lieutenant, while I'm away, do an intensive diagnostic on the ship's computer systems. We need to know if it was a malfunction that allowed unauthorized personnel access to them.

SO_Hammond says:
@CTO: Checking on that, sir  ::scans for lifesigns in the area::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::rushes out of the turbolift:: V'Taran: Sorry for being late, sir...

XO_Linard says:
@::nods, speaking in a low voice:: CNS: I agree, and without my telepathy I'm finding it even harder to determine what's going on with these people.

CNS_Vekh says:
@XO: …but I'm counting that the Sovereign may be more help to us here.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
V'Taran: You see, my alarm was broken. I was going to get it fixed, and… ::shuts up after the Vulcan's looks up at him:: …well, yes, I’ll man my station now.

SO_Hammond says:
@CTO: I can only pick up everyone seen here.  The range is limited due to the dampening field throughout the building.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::appears skeptical::

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
::glances up at Rakhmatullin and raises an eyebrow:: OPS: Of course, Ensign...

XO_Linard says:
@CNS: I think she will be, judging from the response the others had toward Hershey.

FCO_Terman says:
::heads to the pit to check on the acting FCO there::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CSO:  I understand that Storal, however all that we can do is wait for their reports.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::would blush ... but that's only for girls::

Host K`vet says:
::coughs and speaks up:: XO/All: The Sovereign will see you now... ::begins to open the door that has the seal of the Sovereign of Riseal::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::walks over to his station, and keys in his access codes taking over control of Operations::

CNS_Vekh says:
@XO: It was ... encouraging, at least ... how the other judges turned their backs on Hershey upon finding she did something dishonorable.

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
::curiously:: FCO: Is everything all right, sir?

CEO_Yeung says:
::exits main engineering and enters a turbolift:: TL: Deck 6...

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CSO:  We need to do something to relax, instead of letting the tension of waiting drive us insane.

XO_Linard says:
@::nods at the Counselor in agreement and heads into the room::

CNS_Vekh says:
@::turns his attention to K`vet and the opening doors::

EO_Powers says:
::heads to Fort Apache::

CSO_Storal says:
CO: Well I would feel better if we all could relax together.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::indicates that the Greenland security detail should guard the door from the outside, whilst the Apaches security detail should enter with Hershey when ordered::

CEO_Yeung says:
::exits the turbolift and enters Fort Apache::

SO_Hammond says:
@::looks up and scans as the doors open::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the away team is ushered into the office of the Sovereign, they find a large and ornate office adorned with many pieces of beautifully crafted furniture. The Sovereign is seated behind a large desk and appears to be going over some PADD's in front of her.

CSO_Storal says:
CEO: Besides, there isn’t much we can do at this point.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CSO:  I apologize for making you feel uncomfortable.  CEO:  Please join us.

XO_Linard says:
@::enters the room and takes a more attentive stance:: Lyris: Excuse me, Sovereign Lyris?

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
::sitting at her big desk going over some work::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
FCO: Haven't you heard?  All ranking officers are to meet at the lounge...

SO_Hammond says:
@::follows behind the XO scanning the area::

CNS_Vekh says:
@::walks inside the inner office, right behind the XO::

CEO_Yeung says:
CSO: Ah, I must've missed the order under all my work... ::chuckles::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
FCO: Other than the fact that... ::looks at his console:: …her bio-signature marks her there. ::grins over at him.::

Host K`vet says:
::quietly ushers a largely incoherent Judge Hershey towards a couch and helps her to sit::

CSO_Storal says:
CO: It’s okay, sir.

FCO_Terman says:
OPS: Oh dear ... I was asleep.

CEO_Yeung says:
CO: With pleasure, Captain… ::gets a seat and sits with the captain and CSO::

XO_Linard says:
@::gives a sidelong glance at Hershey then turns her attention back to Lyris::

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
::notices a group of folks have come in the room::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
FCO: It's not too late yet, sir.

FCO_Terman says:
::rushes over to the turbolift and enters:: TL: Fort Apache … wherever that is.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::orders Lieutenant Verall and Ensign Schmitz to guard either side of the large doors, and moves to stand behind Drayan and Kathleen::

Host K`vet says:
::somewhat formally:: Lyris: May I present the holder of the sacred chalice of Oomzat, creator of the Holy Norah, keeper of the Cipher, and Sovereign of the Riseal people.

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
XO: Oh yes … can I help you?

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::looks at the FCO as he rushes off, and then turns to look at V'Taran::

CSO_Storal says:
::cracks his neck and takes another drink of his Raktajino::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CEO: That's understandable Jon, especially with as busy as it's been ... especially in engineering.  But please, while we're taking this time away from our duties, call me Tyria.

Host K`vet says:
::bows deeply to Lyris and waves a hand off-handedly at the away team:: Lyris: Sovereign, this is the team from the Apache. ::backs out in mid-bow, closing the doors behind him::

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
::gives an exasperated sigh and look before going back to whatever he's doing in the command chair.::  OPS: As you were, Crewman.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
V'Taran: Aye.

FCO_Terman says:
::taps his fingers on the wall:: Self: Hurry up... ::the turbolift hurries::

CEO_Yeung says:
CO: Ah, okay … Tyria. 

XO_Linard says:
@::smiles:: Lyris: I'm Commander Linard of the USS Apache. If you don't mind, I'd like to speak with you.

CNS_Vekh says:
@::is somewhat relieved K`vet is gone::

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
::nods to everyone:: All: Greetings and welcome…

CSO_Storal says:
::chuckles:: CO: It took him awhile before he felt comfortable calling me Ky.

SO_Hammond says:
@::wonders where K`vet is going and what he's up to::

FCO_Terman says:
::turbolift slows down as it reaches its destination::

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
XO: Certainly... ::gets up from her work::

CNS_Vekh says:
@::returns the Sovereigns greetings politely and waits for the XO to lead the conversation::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: In the office of the Sovereign, the sound of K`vet closing ... and then locking ... the door can be heard as he leaves.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::smiles:: CEO:  Thank you, that sounds much better.   CSO:  I remember how that feels.  There were times that I couldn't make myself call a superior officer by their given name, no matter how many times I was asked to.

SO_Hammond says:
@Self: Why lock the door?

CNS_Vekh says:
@::turns sharply at the 'locking' sound and then glances at Cha`Dak::

CEO_Yeung says:
::chuckles::

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::clears her throat:: XO: How can I help you?

FCO_Terman says:
::turbolift doors open and Jordan rushes out to find Fort Apache::

CSO_Storal says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir ... Tyria. ::laughs sarcastically::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::checks the away team's bio-signal and is pleased that they are still well … plays 'follow the dots' as they move about::

XO_Linard says:
@Lyris: Well as you can see, we have brought a member of your ... staff ... with us.

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::smiles with a glazed look in her eyes:: XO: Yes, I can see that.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::sees the new flight control officer enter and nods approvingly ... laughs at Storal:: CSO:  That's better, much better.

XO_Linard says:
@Lyris: To put it quite bluntly, she tried to take over our ship ... quite maliciously in fact.

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::puts a hand into Terman's chest:: FCO: Whoa there! No running in here. In here it's about taking things slowly...

CSO_Storal says:
CEO: Where is Mister Powers?

FCO_Terman says:
::enters Fort Apache::

CEO_Yeung says:
CSO: He's on his way, I believe. Far be it from him to miss a break.

SO_Hammond says:
@::scans the Sovereign::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::keeps one eye on the sensors while he reads supply request reports with his other eye::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::turns and gives the security detail an encouraging nod, before turning back to listen to the XO and Lyris, confident that he could break through the door with his bare hands if he had to::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CEO/CSO:  I thought I saw him come in a short time ago.  He must have found a place to hide.

CSO_Storal says:
::nods at the CEO:: CEO: I believe that Starbase 366 has approved our request for the new core. ::looks around for the EO::

FCO_Terman says:
::looks up at the massive girth of Burta:: Jaxlt: Sorry sir … I was in a hurry. My greatest apologies… ::Jordan’s obviously intimidated by Jaxlt::

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::lets out a small belly laugh and lets Terman pass by ... kind of nice to be 'sirred', serves some drinks to crewman over in a corner::

CEO_Yeung says:
CSO: Ah … good. I'll be having some fun installing it. ::grins::

FCO_Terman says:
::slowly heads over to where the CO is::

CSO_Storal says:
::chuckles:: CEO: I’ll be right there with you. Jon.

EO_Powers says:
::looks around to see whose there::

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::walks about the room, tending to her plants as if unconcerned:: XO: I see...

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
FCO:  Good of you to join us.

CSO_Storal says:
::waves the EO over to their table::

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods in greetings to the FCO::

FCO_Terman says:
::nods to the CO:: CO: May I have a seat?

CSO_Storal says:
FCO: Greetings Mister Terman.

CNS_Vekh says:
@::observes attentively Lyris’ seemingly detached behavior and glances at the XO in annoyance::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::nods:: FCO:  By all means, please sit down.

XO_Linard says:
@::is a little concerned for her lack of interest and looks to the CNS::

SO_Hammond says:
@::walks slowly around the room scanning the inside::

EO_Powers says:
::walks over to the CSO::

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::heads over to the table that the Senior Officer's have gathered at:: All: And to what do I owe the honor of this gathering? All of you at once ... that's fairly rare. ::pulls up a chair for the new FCO::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::wonders why the medical department keeps requesting for sleeping pills ... and jots a note to ask them later::

FCO_Terman says:
::takes a seat::

XO_Linard says:
@Lyris: Many of my crew are still suffering the consequences of her attack. I understand she's looked upon quite highly among your people, so I'm wondering what are you going to do about it?

CEO_Yeung says:
EO: Hey John, pull up a seat.

CSO_Storal says:
Jax: I think it was needed Jax, with everything that happened we needed the break.

CNS_Vekh says:
@::decides to jump into the conversation:: Lyris: Does this not disturb you, Sovereign?

EO_Powers says:
CEO: Thanks… ::pulls up a chair::

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::walks over to the XO and looks at her:: XO: I do apologize for the inconvenience.

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::nods at the CSO and comments off-handedly to the Captain:: CO: More than enough for a decent game of poker.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::hums to himself a classic tune from his childhood in Kazakhstan:: Self: Hmm Mmm ... mum ... la, la, la, Mmm mum umm ... la, la, Dee la...

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
::looks up from the quiet of the bridge and looks over at the OPS Officer::

XO_Linard says:
@::is a little angered at the word inconvenience ... laughs slightly:: Lyris: Well that's a bit of an understatement.

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::turns to the CNS:: CNS: Yes, this is a concern and I promise I will look into this matter quite thoroughly.

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::hooks a finger over his shoulder:: All: Though I'd be careful, those three Ensigns over there think you're deciding there collective fates as we speak. I told them I'd eavesdrop and see what was going on. ::offers a bit of a grin::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::doesn't notice V'Taran looking and keeps on humming:: Self: Mmm … la, la, la ... oh ... Mmm ... Mmm ... Mmm ... la, la, do, do, Mmm…

FCO_Terman says:
CO: I'm dearly sorry for being late, I believe that I overslept. It's the new shift, a little earlier than on the 'Hawk.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::nods at what Storal said and smiles at Jax:: Jax:  Excellent suggestion.

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
::raises his eyebrow:: OPS: Crewman.

CSO_Storal says:
::laughs at Jax's comment:: Jax: Oh really?

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
::notices a plant looking a bit limp and runs over to it:: Plant: Oh, my dear ... don't worry ... I'll take care of you!

XO_Linard says:
Lyris: Sovereign, I should remind you that the membership of the Riseal Government, in the United Federation of Planets, could be at stake because of this. I don't see how you can take this so lightly.

CNS_Vekh says:
@::is kind of miffed about the short reply and decides whether or not to bring the 'reservations' subject up, but decides to leave it for the XO::

SO_Hammond says:
@::wonders if the judges have control of Lyris' mind like they did his at one time::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::doesn't hear V'Taran and hums a little louder:: Self: Mmm ... dah, dah, Mmm… ::looks up and glances around:: V'Taran: Oh … umm … yes sir? You were talking to me?

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::thumps a tankard of Apache Ale in front of the FCO:: FCO: Oh don't worry about it, Ensign ... I'd be far more worried about your 'bed-head'. ::musses his hair::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
Jax:  Would you bring us the chips and cards ... and tell those three that we're talking about making the decision based on the outcome of the game.

EO_Powers says:
::grins::

CSO_Storal says:
CO: I like that idea, Tyria.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
FCO:  I'll let it slide this time.  Next time, we'll let Jax take care of the discipline.

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
OPS: Crewman.  You are on duty ... and as such...

FCO_Terman says:
Jax: Actually, I'm most worried about my uniform ... it’s a bit rumpled.

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@XO: Lightly? Oh never! I would not take something like that so lightly. As I said, I will look into the matter as soon as possible.

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::chuckles at the Captain:: CO: Aye sir... ::moves off to get some cards and chips::

FCO_Terman says:
::gulps::

XO_Linard says:
@::nods:: Lyris: Of course.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::finishes for him:: V'Taran: And as such, professionalism is a must.  Which means no humming... ::sighs:: All right, all right…

FCO_Terman says:
::smoothes out the wrinkles in his uniform and fixes up his hair::

XO_Linard says:
@Lyris: May I also ask why we weren't informed about the judges telepathic abilities?

CNS_Vekh says:
@::clears his throat:: Lyris: I think there are other topics to be discussed, other than Hershey’s attempted takeover of the Apache.

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@XO: Now ... how rude of me. May I offer all of you something to drink?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::annoyed Klingon:: XO/Lyris: Sir ... this could have been taken as an act of war.

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::returns with the cards and the chips and sets them in front of the CO, before pointing a rock like finger at the EO:: CO: I'd watch out for that one, he's got a full deck up his sleeve I suspect.

XO_Linard says:
@::shakes her head at Lyris' offer::

CEO_Yeung says:
::chuckles at Jax's comment::

CSO_Storal says:
::takes the cards and shuffles them a bit:: All: I haven’t played this game since the Academy.

FCO_Terman says:
::takes a sip of the ale and nearly chokes, having drunk nothing stronger than orange juice for most of his life::

EO_Powers says:
All: Me? I'd never do a thing like cheat. ::puts on his most innocent face::

CNS_Vekh says:
@::glances at Linard to see if he should press on the 'reservations' subject or not::

XO_Linard says:
@::nods and gives a slight wave of her hand to hold off a bit::

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::looks at the XO again:: XO: Telepathic abilities ... I am sorry about that too.

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
All: Mmm Hmm... ::wonders where John's knife is::

EO_Powers says:
::slips the card from sleeve to pocket::

FCO_Terman says:
Self: Oh gods, that's strong. ::Jordan’s face is a bit pale::

CNS_Vekh says:
@::somehow Lyris' lack of interest in the conversation is making him edgy::

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::laughs:: Jax:  Thank you, I'll keep an eye on him.

CSO_Storal says:
::chuckles at the FCO:: FCO: Is everything okay, Mister Terman?

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::chuckles at the FCO and goes off to share some gossip with the Ensigns::

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::walks about the room again, muttering some things to herself::

FCO_Terman says:
CSO: Just not used to ... ahem ... this strong a beverage.

SO_Hammond says:
@::can't help but feel something’s out of place here, scans the area again::

XO_Linard says:
@::lets out a little sigh of frustration:: Lyris: Sovereign Lyris, there are quite a number of things that have been brought to our attention about your world. I came here to get some answers, not to ask you to deal with them.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
FCO:  Are you all right?

EO_Powers says:
::hands his knife to Jax::  Jax: Look after this for me will you? I don't want to kill any senior officers if I lose do I?

FCO_Terman says:
CO: I'll be fine.

CSO_Storal says:
FCO: You better drink all of it.  You wouldn’t want him to get his feelings hurt would you?

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::nods in understanding:: FCO:  I'm glad to hear it.

CSO_Storal says:
::deals out the cards to the crew::

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::takes the knife from Powers and nods, knowing just where to lose ... err ... store it::

FCO_Terman says:
::sips the ale very slowly, grimacing slightly after each sip::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::sighs and wonders why Vulcan's don't know that music can help drown out the boredom of work::

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@XO: I see ... and what questions are you asking that you need answers to?

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::looks at the cards that Ky dealt::  CSO: I can tell that you haven't done this in a while.  ::winks::

CEO_Yeung says:
::picks up his cards and looks at them:: Self: Doh! ::looks around suspiciously:: …I mean, woo hoo.

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
::walks over to Judge Hershey who is out of it on her couch::

CSO_Storal says:
CO: Well, the last time I played it was graduation night at the Academy.

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@XO: Please tell me ... what have you done with her?

CSO_Storal says:
::looks at his hand:: Self: I dealt this? ::sigh::

XO_Linard says:
@Lyris: Well, where would you like me to start? How about the fact that we know about these "reservations" as Rego put it, that you have on the Southern continent?

EO_Powers says:
::looks at his cards and allows a flick of a grin to appear at the corner of his mouth::

FCO_Terman says:
::attempts to read the minds of the others, but is unsuccessful except for the CEO::

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@Self: Poor thing ... but she does look peaceful.

XO_Linard says:
@Lyris: She's heavily sedated. It was all we could do to contain her after her ... transformation.

CSO_Storal says:
All: Got any sevens?  ::laughs::

CNS_Vekh says:
@::approaches the Sovereign:: Lyris: she has been sedated with synaptic inhibitors to prevent her from using her psionic powers against us again.

FCO_Terman says:
CSO: You're a good deal. ::grins::

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::looks up slowly:: XO: Reservations? ::thinks for a moment::

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::studies the faces of the others at the table and snickers at Ky's comment:: CSO: You dealt them, are you changing games on us?

CSO_Storal says:
CO: I would if I could.

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@XO: What about the reservations? What do you need to know?

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::looks at Jon who is sitting on Ky's left:: CEO:  Your bet, Jon.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::nods to the CSO:: CSO: I'd be ready to join you in that one.

XO_Linard says:
@Lyris: I want to know why you have them? What purpose do they serve in a place where you promote peace?

CEO_Yeung says:
::looks about the other players:: All: I'll put in five. ::puts a five chip into the pile::

Host Omin_Rego says:
::wanders into Fort Apache and looks around as if he is trying to find someone::

FCO_Terman says:
::looks around:: All: Who's turn?

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::tries to remember what she knows about the reservations::

Host TO_Wregget says:
::accompanies Omin and points towards the table the Senior Officers are playing at::

SO_Hammond says:
@::walks around the room and glances out the window::

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
FCO:  Jordan, your bet.

CSO_Storal says:
::looks up at Omin:: CO: Sir, we have company.

CNS_Vekh says:
@::assumes a supporting posture along with the XO as she presses on the sovereign::

FCO_Terman says:
::looks critically at his cards:: All: Five credits... ::places five in the middle::

XO_Linard says:
@Lyris: Don't pretend you don't know anything about this ... this has come to us straight from the horses mouth, so to speak.

Host Omin_Rego says:
::shuffles over to the table, as if he is in a bit of a hurry and bows apologetically to the Senior Officers:: CO: Captain...

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::looks up with a smile, sliding her chair over:: Omin:  Please, join us.  How are you feeling?

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::laughs light heartedly:: XO: Why would anyone have reservations?

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::looks up at him with concern:: Omin:  What is it?

CSO_Storal says:
EO: Your bet…

XO_Linard says:
@::her annoyance now evident:: Lyris: That's what I'm hoping you'll tell me, Sovereign.

Host TO_Wregget says:
::takes a position near the door, careful to keep an eye on Omin::

EO_Powers says:
All: I'll raise ten credits… ::places ten on the table::

CNS_Vekh says:
@::sees the Sovereign’s blank face upon being questioned:: Lyris: Sovereign, are you fully aware that Colonel Dathom worked with Hershey and her judges plotting the takeover of our ship?

XO_Linard says:
@CNS: I'm sure she is, Counselor. She was probably in on it as well...

Host Omin_Rego says:
::bows to the Captain and speak softly:: CO: Captain, my people have decided that we need to carryout the court ordered exile of the Zlibra. We wish to be taken to Jovian 3.

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@XO: The Zlibra needed a place to live, so we provided one for them.

CNS_Vekh says:
@Lyris: And that they planned on forcing us to bombard the Risealan northern hemisphere upon our arrival here?

CSO_Storal says:
EO: Oh? Getting brazen are we? ::chuckles:: I'll see your ten ... and raise it another five.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::yawns and almost falls out of his chair as the console suddenly beeps at him … gets up and taps the console::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::lays her cards on the table as she turns her attention to Omin::  All:  I'm out of this hand.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::looks up at V'Taran:: V'Taran: It wasn't anything... ::smiles weakly::

SO_Hammond says:
@::glances at the contents on Lyris' desk::

CNS_Vekh says:
@Lyris: But have you asked first, if they wished to live in these 'reservations'?

CSO_Storal says:
All: Cards gentleman?

EO_Powers says:
CSO: Just fold while you still have some money. ::smiles::

CNS_Vekh says:
@Lyris: They were described to us much like concentration camps where people are imprisoned.

CEO_Yeung says:
CSO: I'll take two. ::slides over two cards::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::smiles:: Omin:  I understand that, and we will take you there as soon as our team returns from the surface.  But I can't leave my crew down there.

XO_Linard says:
@Lyris: I don't see how you can provide a place for these people to live where their own people oppress them...

FCO_Terman says:
CSO: None for me, please.

CSO_Storal says:
::takes the CEO's cards and deals two::

CSO_Storal says:
EO: Cards?

Host Omin_Rego says:
::somewhat pleadingly:: CO: Then recall them. Their presence can serve no good. Most of my followers were already exiled to the new world aboard the Tiananmen. No one on Riseal will benefit from what you are trying to do. It will only bring more problems upon those of my race.

XO_Linard says:
@Lyris: There's a word for that where I come from ... slavery...

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::gets flustered with so many questions and puts her hand on her forehead:: XO: Please ... I thought we were doing the right thing for them. I do apologize for all the inconvenience we have caused you.

CEO_Yeung says:
::takes the new cards into his hand::

FCO_Terman says:
::grins::

CSO_Storal says:
All: The dealer takes two…

SO_Hammond says:
@::shakes his head:: Self: This is going nowhere.

FCO_Terman says:
::slips his hand into his sleeve pulling out a different hand at the same time::

CEO_Yeung says:
::keeps a straight face by pretending to be a Vulcan::

Host Omin_Rego says:
::quickly paced:: CO: The Judges will round up more of my people by the dozen, claiming they are Zlibra and force them off the planet. It won't end until the southern continent is empty. If I am gone, and leave without resistance, they will have no one figurehead to put at the forefront of this.

CNS_Vekh says:
@::presses on:: Lyris: Respectfully, Sovereign, this is not just a case of apologizing. The Federation decidedly abhors any form of slavery.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@XO: She is obviously out of her mind, Commander. It is the Judges we should be speaking to.

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::sits down now:: XO: I guess many things have occurred of which I am unaware ... but I promise to look into these matters quite diligently.

CNS_Vekh says:
@Lyris: The Council would never approve of your continued membership under these circumstances...

XO_Linard says:
@Lyris: Please do. The Federation won't look into this lightly. There will be a full investigation into this, you can rest assured.

CSO_Storal says:
EO: Cards?

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::watching the game:: Yeung: You make a far better Bolian then you do a Vulcan, Commander.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull_ says:
Omin:  We have no intention of informing them that you are here aboard this ship.  ::looks at the concern on his face::  I'll contact the away team ... see how soon we can bring them back.

EO_Powers says:
CSO: Two please…

CSO_Storal says:
::deals two cards to the EO::

CSO_Storal says:
CEO: Your bet...

SO_Hammond says:
@::wonders how much longer this is going to take::

Host Omin_Rego says:
::bows:: CO: Thank you, Captain. On Jovian my followers will have a chance at a new life, far from the Oppression of the Risealan Judges. It is our wish to be taken them. ::bows and backs away, turning to leave::

CEO_Yeung says:
Jax: Hmm ... I don't know if that would be a compliment or an insult. ::chuckles::

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::strokes the folds of her robe and replies, looking down:: XO: Yes, I will … a full investigation ... very well. That might be a good idea.

XO_Linard says:
@Lyris: So can you tell me why we weren't told about any of this? Are all of the Risealans telepathic like Hershey?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull_ says:
::glances at the men around the table:: All: Excuse me, I have something I need to take care of.    ::returns his smile:: Omin:  I understand, and we'll get you there.

XO_Linard says:
@::glances at the CNS::

CSO_Storal says:
CO: Do you need any help, Captain?

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@XO: Yes, all are telepathic to some degree. Generally speaking, the Judges are the strongest telepaths in our culture.

CSO_Storal says:
CEO: Jon … are you in or are you out?

CNS_Vekh says:
@::has his hands clasped behind his back as he scrutinizes Lyris' behavior very closely and returns the XO's glance::

Host Omin_Rego says:
::joins Wregget and leaves the Fort::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::starts humming again just to bug V'Taran::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull_ says:
::stands:: All:  Enjoy the game, I'll be back as soon as I can.  ::shakes her head then leans close to whisper to Ky:: CSO:  I'm going to contact the away team, to get an update on their status ... that's all.

CNS_Vekh says:
@::gives the XO a short negative shake of the head::

CEO_Yeung says:
CSO: Whoops ... err, another ten. ::puts in ten::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::grins over at him and stops::

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@XO: I do not know why ... why you were not informed.

CSO_Storal says:
::nods at the CO::

CSO_Storal says:
EO: Your next? What’s your bet?

XO_Linard says:
@Lyris: But you are their leader, are you not? Is there someone else perhaps I should speak to about this?

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::hustles over and picks up the dishes that the CO left behind, sweeping them off the table and carrying them off::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull_ says:
::starts to leave then calls over her shoulder:: FCO:  You're with me, I want you to plot a new course for Jovian 3.

EO_Powers says:
All: Looking at Jon's bet … I’ll have to fold.

CSO_Storal says:
All: The Engineer is out ... but his boss is in.

FCO_Terman says:
::puts down a hand of five aces:: All: I got to go.

CSO_Storal says:
FCO: Mister Terman…

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::breathes deeply:: XO: I am the leader ... and Judge Hershey, and of course the head of our Legislative branch.

FCO_Terman says:
CSO: Yes?

XO_Linard says:
@::straightens:: Lyris: ...and…?

CSO_Storal says:
Jax: I believe we have a cheater here?

FCO_Terman says:
::grins innocently and gets up::

SO_Hammond says:
@::shakes his head at the announcement that Hershey is one of the leaders::

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::watches the FCO run out:: CSO: Well once he's out that door, he's out of my jurisdiction. I believe you'd have to speak to Commander Cha`Dak.

CNS_Vekh says:
@::in a whisper:: Self: Oh great…

CEO_Yeung says:
All: Hey, he can't have five aces ... cause I've got three!

FCO_Terman says:
::follows the CO out of Fort Apache and into the turbolift very quickly::

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::gives her a puzzled look:: XO: And what? I am the Sovereign leader.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Terman and Tyler make there way to the nearest turbolift and order it to the bridge.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull_ says:
::enters the turbolift with Jordan close behind::  TL:  Bridge…

CSO_Storal says:
CEO: Et tu Jon?  ::chuckles::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull_ says:
*OPS*: I'm on my way to the bridge, have a channel open to Commander Linard by the time I arrive.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
*CO*: Aye captain.

XO_Linard says:
@Lyris: You just said Hershey was part of the leadership as well...

FCO_Terman says:
::laughs at the CEO's expression as he left::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::taps console as he talks::  V'Taran: The captain wishes to speak with Commander Linard.

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
::nods::

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@XO: And I am glad to help you with any other concerns you have.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
COM: XO: Apache to Commander Linard.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@COM: Apache: Sir, Lieutenant Commander Cha`Dak here. The Commander is currently speaking with Sovereign Lyris.

CEO_Yeung says:
CSO: Err ... you in or out?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull_ says:
FCO:  I want you to get that course plotted immediately.

XO_Linard says:
@::hears the communiqué:: CTO: It's all right, Commander.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::nods::

Host K`vet says:
::comes bustling into the office relatively unannounced:: All: Oh good, glad to see things are going well here. Sovereign, your four o'clock with the school children is about to begin and Judge Larson is waiting for you to join him in the courtyard.

FCO_Terman says:
CO: Aye ma'am.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull_ says:
::steps off the turbolift onto the bridge:: OPS:  Have you reached Commander Linard?

XO_Linard says:
@COM: OPS: Linard here…

CSO_Storal says:
CEO: Well it seems that we have a bunch of cheating vermin on this ship.  ::chuckles::

Host K`vet says:
::brushes past the XO and tosses over his shoulder:: XO: I'll be with you all in a moment... ::begins cleaning up Lyris' desk::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
COM:XO: The Captain wishes to speak with you.

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::gets up and walks around her room again, as if floating in the air, oblivious to those in the room with her::

CEO_Yeung says:
CSO: Oh really, Ky? Let's have a look at your hand then.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::nods at the CO::  CO: I got her here.

FCO_Terman says:
::steps off the turbolift and heads to the pit::

XO_Linard says:
@COM: OPS: Understood ... CO: Yes Captain?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull_ says:
::nods:: OPS:  Thank you, Mister Rakhmatullin.

EO_Powers says:
All: For the record, I did not cheat. ::smiles proudly::

CNS_Vekh says:
@Lyris: Are you aware that we'll have to file a complete report on this whole situation? Starfleet may send in another team to make a full investigation.

CSO_Storal says:
::lays down four kings and a joker::  All: Oops... ::laughs::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::nods:: CO: She's on now.

FCO_Terman says:
::enters his seat and begins plotting the best course to Jovian 3::

Host K`vet says:
@::smiles after Lyris as she heads out, clasps his hands together:: CNS: Great! I think that was very productive. If you'd like we can schedule a follow-up ... say ... next harvest?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull_ says:
*XO*:  What progress are you making on your mission?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Lyris leaves the room without another words towards the away team.

CEO_Yeung says:
::laughs along with the CSO::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::glances at the Counselor with a slight frown at the disrespect shown to members of Starfleet::

XO_Linard says:
@COM: CO: I think we've found out about as much as we're going to down here... ::sounds annoyed::

Host Sovereign_Lyris says:
@::floats out of the room::

CSO_Storal says:
All:  Well, I guess Mister Powers will win by default. ::laughs out loud::

XO_Linard says:
@::watches the Sovereign leave::

FCO_Terman says:
CO: Course is laid in sir, but may I ask why?

CNS_Vekh says:
@::simply nods back at Cha`Dak for him to dismiss it entirely::

Host K`vet says:
@::closes up Lyris' appointment book and tidies the few stray items around the Sovereign's desk while the Commander speaks to the Apache::

CNS_Vekh says:
@XO: So much for diplomacy, eh Commander?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull_ says:
*XO*  Understood, I'll have Mister Rakhmatullin begin bringing the team back.  I want to speak with you and Counselor Vekh upon your return.

SO_Hammond says:
@::watches K`vet::

XO_Linard says:
@::sighs:: CNS: You said it...

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::looks up at the captain and waits for the next order:: Self: Someday ... I'll be just like her ... minus the female part.

EO_Powers says:
All: I would like to thank all the cheaters for this great victory. ::takes the chips and turns over five aces::

XO_Linard says:
@COM: CO: Aye sir … Linard out.

CEO_Yeung says:
All: I wonder what the captain got... ::checks her hand:: ...aw nuts, I fold.

CSO_Storal says:
EO: That’s it!

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull_ says:
FCO:  We're resuming our original mission.  OPS:  Begin bringing the away team back.  Notify the Greenland that our mission on Riseal is complete for now.

EO_Powers says:
::laughs::

CSO_Storal says:
Jax: We are all a bunch of cheating vermin.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
CO: Aye Captain.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
COM: Greenland: Apache to Greenland…

XO_Linard says:
@::looks to the away team:: CTO/CNS/SO: Well that went better than I expected... ::silently adds:: ...not.

CSO_Storal says:
All: Okay you scoundrels … the next rounds on me.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::taps console:: COM: Away team: Apache to away team…

XO_Linard says:
@COM:OPS: Energize.

FCO_Terman says:
CO: I wasn't here for the mission brief. What exactly is the nature of the mission?

Host K`vet says:
@::smiles at the away team:: All: Anything else I can help you all with while you are on the surface?

CEO_Yeung says:
CSO: We should challenge the crew of another ship then. ::chuckles::

EO_Powers says:
::grins::

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
COM: Away team: Prepare for beam out. ::taps console:: And energizing... ::runs her hands up the console::

CSO_Storal says:
CEO: Jon, we are all bad cheaters. Do we need to make it worse. ::laughs::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Away Team dematerializes from the surface of the Riseal Homeworld and rematerializes on the transport pad in Transporter Room two.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
COM: Greenland: Captain Turnbull says that we're done here at Riseal for now.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull_ says:
FCO:  Basically we are transporting political prisoners to a new home.

FCO_Terman says:
CO: Okay … oh dear… ::a look of horror crosses Jordan’s features::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::materializes on the Apache::

Host USS Greenland says:
COM: Apache: Acknowledged Apache, we’ve recalled our security teams and are preparing to leave orbit. ::pause:: Oh, and Apache ... Happy Federation Day, to you.

Host K`vet says:
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