Cast of Characters:
CO    Cmdr. Joshua Grey-feather                            played by     Ted Wharton
CIV   Commander Mrlr                                     played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
FCO  Commander Hope Lane                               played by     Pam Bruyere
CTO  Lieutenant Wolf                                       played by     John Flory
NPCs:
Various                                                    played by     Rich Robbins 
 
Prologue: The officials from each government on the planet have started to arrive for the meeting. The first one Roman and his aid Kusil are already on board with the rest waiting to transport up. Will the Apache be able to create a lasting peace on the planet or will they just waste their time?

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OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::monitoring all communications and pulls up all the last messages received, looking for anything strange that his mind or  the computer might pick up::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::in the turbo lift, returning to the bridge...still somewhat dazed::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: on the bridge pacing ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::at Tactical ::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Report

EO_Maxamillian says:
::On the bridge monitoring the broadcast system muttering something about deranged cats::

Romen says:
:: waiting in the Transporter Room for someone to take them to the conference room::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: continues to monitor the Apache's orbit  ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: Security measures in place. Just waiting for the other delegates to be beamed aboard

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Well done Wolf

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Report

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::enters the bridge and quietly heads over to her station::

Action: The next set of officials transport aboard.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: The ready room has also been prepared to serve as a conference room. My time on the Dublin wasn’t a complete waste of time

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Communication traffic is silent at the moment.  Running each delegations message through the computer looking for anything out of the ordinary.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: smiles at Mrlr :: CIV: You look better.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: The next group has arrived oh fearless leader

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Good work lieutenant

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: The next set of officials has just arrived.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::gives her a weak smile:: FCO: Yes...thank you.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Try to keep them from killing each other till I get there

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: By your command

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Hope are you ready for this?  :: smiles at Mrlr ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::hands of tactical and makes his way to the ready room::
 
Action: The last 6 officials transport aboard.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: nods :: CO: As ready as I can be sir.
 
FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: calls her relief helmsman over ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::gives the CO an answering smile back...still a little nervous about what he would say later::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Good, its almost time to fix this place or really mess it up

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: the last of the officials have arrived, they are all here.

Goman says:
:: stands in the conference room waiting for everyone::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::enters and looks around the room at the delegates. Takes a seat to the right of the captains chair. Quietly sits and folds his hands::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Hope your with me then

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
Goman: Take a seat please Mr Goman

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Glad you are back, I take it the doc gave you a clean bill of health

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: steps over to the Captain :: CO: Of course sir.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::watches as the numbers run through each message.::

Goman says:
CTO: Thank you :: takes the seat near the head of the table::

EO_Maxamillian says:
::Concerned look:: Mrlr: Was there something wrong?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::looks over the various delegates::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: You could say that.  I'd better get to my position. ::hurries over into the room without hearing the EO::

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
Mrlr: Hope all is well from your sickbay visit.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Mister Salor you have the  bridge
 
Action: All the officials take their assigned seats.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Yes sir.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: heads for the conference ::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: follows the Captain ::

EO_Maxamillian says:
::Sighs:: Self: Oh well...

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::takes a position in the back of the room and watches everyone carefully::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::mentally sizes up each of the various delegates::
 
Action: There is some spark near the special equipment and it all goes dark.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: walks to the front of the room, motions for the FCO to take a seat next to him ::

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::goes to the chair when his relief takes the OPS station::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: moves to the left seat ::

EO_Maxamillian says:
::Shouts out in rage:: Self: You've got to be kidding me. I just fixed the accursed thing...

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
EO: Report. What seems to be the trouble.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: waits for the Captain to sit ::

EO_Maxamillian says:
::Looks into the mechanics:: OPS: Blown fuse...I’ll fix it...again...

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
All: Gentlemen, I am pleased you all agreed to come.  I am Grey-feather. :: takes his seat ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::folds his hands on the table in front of him::

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
EO: If you fixed it once then it seems something else may be causing the fusses to blow out.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: quickly takes her seat placing a padd on the table in front of her ::

Romen says:
CO: And you are here to take over our planet Right?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::wonders why anyone would want to take over this miserable little planet::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Romen: No we are here to offer our services so that no other race interferes with your planet or tries to take it over.

EO_Maxamillian says:
OPS: Quite possible. We've already lowered the power into it, and it lasted much longer this time around. Suggestions?
 
FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: whispers to the Captain :: CO: He's worried that you will take control of his little drug empire. He traffics in Tinciel, locally grown opium.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::goes over the EO's console::  EO: What system are you having trouble with.

Romen says:
CO: And you expect us to believe that because you have this fancy ship that we are all going to just go along with what you have to say.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::looks at Romen::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: whispers again :: CO: His sector has no laws and if he thinks you're going to horn in.....well..you get the picture sir.

EO_Maxamillian says:
OPS: Looking over the specs, this machine wasn't built for our systems. We're over powering it. However, if we don't power it enough, the broadcast won't reach where it needs to.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: nods at the FCO :: Romen : Let’s get something straight.  You society has already come under attack when a vessel left tomes that changed how you developed.  We are here to prevent the same thing again.  We are not interested in how much opium you grow.  But we would be interested in what aliens would destroy you to get hold of it

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: notices Romen's aid smirking ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::eyes lowered as he patiently listens::

Romen says:
CO; And you expect us to believe that this ship is stronger than anything we have on the planet?

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
EO: Have you tried running it just off of emergency power.  That way you can better control it.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: draws his phaser and disintegrates one of the beverage containers on the table at the side of the room :: Romen:  This is a hand held model, 1/1000th of what just one of the ships is capable of.  And it has many.  What do you think?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
Romen: There are those who would enslave you and grind your bones to dust. It would be wise to listen for once in your life

EO_Maxamillian says:
OPS: The thought didn't cross my mind.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
EO: Do that until you receive the order to discontinue broadcasting.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: whispers again :: CO: Well that got their attention Captain.

Romen says:
CO/CTO: Oh really you come in here with some parlor tricks to try and fool us into thinking that you are all powerful and that we need you protection. Well I believe that we have seen the extent of you powers and you have hooked this slow witted fool :: hooks a thumb at Goman:: into going along with you plan.

EO_Maxamillian says:
::Nods:: OPS: Yes sir. ::Links the machine to emergency power after fixing the fuse...again...::

Romen says:
CO: And I also think that we could just as easily blow you out of the sky here and go about our business like we always have.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::goes back to the chair and pulls up the messages that are running through the computer looking for anything hidden.::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::voice lowers to a deep rumble:: Romen: My people have a saying. Better to remain silent and look foolish than to open your mouth and remove all doubt

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Romen : And you want a test of this ships power.  How many of your poppy fields are you willing to donate to the cause.  They would make wonderful targets.  Or maybe we should just destroy your government buildings with people inside.   What we have done took no more effort than destroying that glass.  You are afraid of what you haven’t yet seen you are wise to be so.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Captain, perhaps a larger demonstration could be arranged for our guests?

Romen says:
CTO: I believe the only fools here is your group.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks at Wolf as if to say you could handle that right ::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Agreed commander, but it would have to be a mutually agreed upon target :: raises his voice at the last :: nobody is going to benefit from the test

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::steps up to the table and un-sheaves her claws, drawing them across the table gauging large rents right in front of Romen:: Romen: You do not have anything like this on your puny little planet.  So I suggest you stop being a belligerent idiot and listen...or there will be no more little Romen's...understood?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: There are a few small moons in orbit

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Would destroying any of them affect the planet or the systems stability?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: The loss of one of the smaller moons in a higher orbit wouldn’t affect things

Romen says:
:: looks at the CIV:: CIV: Great a person in a cat costume .

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::thinks to himself gods this blokes a twit::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks around the room, her eyes focusing on Danler and Lyee, the Russkies ::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Outstanding.  Target one of the moons.  Pipe the feed into here so that the delegates can see it.  And lieutenant, just enough to destroy it...save a little something for surprises

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sticks two of her claws, one up each nostril, and starts to pull upward causing Romen to be pulled upward along with his nose:: Romen: I do not like rude people...especially obnoxious and unintelligent rude people.  So unless you want to have a pierced nose to add a few ornaments too...I suggest you apologize.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::nods on compliance and pipes the image to the viewer in the conference room::
 
FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: leans over to the Captain :: CO: Sir, notice how the rest are fixated on Romen. I think they are beginning to believe him.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
*MCPO Braun* : Master chief target sierra 4 80% of max yield. Fire when ready

Romen says:
CIV: You know if you confound contraption hadn't taken away all my weapons I would have gutted you by now. So threaten an unarmed person really doesn't impress me much.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::sees the weapons charging and puts the target on the main viewer::

MCPO Braun says:
*CTO*: Aye sir ::locks up the small moon and fires::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::growls:: Romen: I thought I was just a person in a cat costume....make up your mind.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Shall I turn the viewer in here on so our guests can watch?

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: By all means
 
FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: activates the conference room viewer ::

MCPO Braun says:
*CTO*: Torpedo away Boss

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Romen : When you get done getting pierced by the commander, the demonstration is ready

Romen says:
Action: The small moon just explodes into little pieces.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: notices Kinsi trembling a little ::

Romen says:
:: watches what happens on the viewer:: CO: Great you show us some television show and expect us to believe you just blew up a small planet. Bravo I applaud your show.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
Romen: Next time I can target your fields

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: Captain it is obvious he isn’t going to listen. Maybe there is someone else from his faction who would be more willing to listen to what we have to say

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Excellent idea Wolf

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: How many fields does Romen have?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::pulls harder on Romen's nose watching his nostrils stretch to where they must be very painful:: CO: Can I please take out the trash, Captain....I'm sure the other people here wouldn't mind.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: I'll check on that Captain. Give me a moment.

Romen says:
CTO: You are going to have to give me something that you haven't fabricated to get me to believe this farce.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Not yet, if after we destroy his livelihood he still doesn’t pay attention.  Then yes

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: picks up the padd and punches in a code ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::smiles wickedly as he watches the CIV play::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: And don’t eat him either, you don’t know where he has been :: grins evilly at Mrlr ::
 
Action: The special equipment powers back up after the fuse is replaced.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Sir, according to my data, the fields encompass a good portion of his sector. I'd say there are several thousand close to his home base.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::reluctantly lets go of Romen's nostrils and delicately wipes her claws on his shirt...'accidently' ripping off a button with a razor sharp claw. Mock pouts:: Out loud: I never get to have any fun.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CIV: The twins are studying anatomy maybe we could give him to them to practice on?

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: How many passes to destroy......ah 90 percent of his fields Mr. Wolf
 
Action: Kusil gets a disappointed look on his face as the CIV back down.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: hands the padd to the CTO with the coordinates :: CTO: Here you are Lieutenant.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::makes a quick calculation:: FCO: Thank you commander

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::chuckles:: CTO: If I slice right here ::indicates along Romen's mid-section:: we should get a good view of his internal anatomy.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::notices the power drop in the emergency power store::  EO: You have to device fixed i see.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: But you will get blood on my carpet, we just cleaned up after you vivisected the last delegate

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::smiles at the CIV:: CIV: Then we could see if he really does have guts or is just full of hot air

EO_Maxamillian says:
::Nods silently:: OPS: Yes sir. It should be fine now.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::flatly while staring directly at Romen:: CO: I'll buy you a new carpet.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: Three to four passes should do skipper

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Very well. Live feed, you may commence your pattern

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::begins transferring the co-ordinates to tactical::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Romen : Feel free to contact what’s left of your people at any time

Romen says:
All: Oh good we get to see another TV show.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Goman: Can you contact his headquarters

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
*MCPO Braun*: Master Chief i want you to target the co-ordinates i just sent you and fire as she comes to bear

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Captain, I think Romen wants to inspect things "personally?"

Goman says:
CO: Actually captain his headquarters has a channel to contact us whenever they feel they need to.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: How close should we put him to the live fire, in your opinion

MCPO Braun says:
*CTO*: Targeting data received and acknowledged boss.  ::begins to target the fields with phasers and stands ready::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
Goman: Somehow I think they are going to feel the need.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
FCO: Close enough for his eyebrows to be singed

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Well he is a guest, but a few hundred meters should be safe enough. :: grins ::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Phasers wide spread, I do like to see poppy fields burning
 
CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Begin, if his own people are not enough to convince him.  Then transport him site to site for the final pass

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
*MCPO Braun*: Fire phasers on a wide spread. Fire when ready Master Chief

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::can not but help wondering why such a display of violence as he sees the orders come up from targeting the planet below::

MCPO Braun says:
:: begins to fire as the apache comes to bear::

Goman says:
:: whisper:: CIV: I knew he would be the one to give us trouble. I was hoping the Kusil would have gotten rid of him by now.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
Romen: I suggest you contact your headquarters before your profits evaporate
 
Action: The Apache is being hailed from the planet on the special equipment.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::whispers back:: Goman: I'd be happy to take care of him now for you. ::grins evilly::

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
*CO* Sir we are being hailed from the planet surface.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
Goman: I owe you an apology Mr. Goman. It seems I misjudged you

Romen says:
CTO: Your TV show there can show us anything so till I get some confirmation I will view it as just that.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
*OPS*: Put it through

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
Romen: You sir are a fool

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
EO: Route that device through to the conference room.

EO_Maxamillian says:
::Nods:: OPS: Yessir. ::Connects the device to the OPS console and sends the com through to the conference room::

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
*CO*: You have communications now .

Biddle says:
COM: Apache: Romen are you there I need to speak with you now.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
FCO: This should prove an interesting conversation.
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Captain.....that one is really annoying me. ::points at Romen:: Permission to take care of what is annoying me.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: smiles :: CTO: I agree with you.

Romen says:
COM: Biddle: This is Romen go ahead.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Negative, but I will let you watch if I beam him down into his fields on the last pass

Biddle says:
COM: Romen: Boss a bright light came out of the sky and destroyed nearly 90% of our fields.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::grins:: CO: Why thank you, Captain.  You know just what a girl wants.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: gives Mrlr a nod at her comment ::

Romen says:
:: Slowly sits down:: CO: Well Captain I guess you have proven to me that you are right.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Hold your fire

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::nods and actions the order::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: whispers :: CO: I think the price of Tinciel just went up.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Undoubtedly

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: watches Kusil bite his lip ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CO: Maybe now he`ll listen

Romen says:
CO: So what do you have planned for us?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
Romen: peaceful coexistence

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
All: Alright are we done with the public who can pee farther contest?  All we have planned is to see you operate a single entity before you get destroyed

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::now that the idiot has finally seen sense, stalks to the far corner again, swinging her tail seductively after her::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: sits back a little and smiles at Wolf ::

Romen says:
CO: Do you plan on being the head of this entity?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::winks at lane and smiles::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::folds his arms across his chest. And sits back in his chair::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: does another quick survey of the room ::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Romen: You will be a coalition.  And you will issue regular reports to us.  Because if we come back to protect you that is fine.  If we have to come back because you are  destroying each other or you didn’t report and someone else is threatening you.  I will turn your whole planet to look like those fields

Romen says:
CO: And how often will we have to issue these reports?

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
Romen: Monthly, sooner if anything changes for the worse.
 
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