Host Tim says:
The Dublin has achieved orbit over Lyat IV and the Kantrell delegation's vessel has joined them waiting for instructions for docking.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission; "Now for some FAQ'S">>>

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::on the bridge:: Aloud: They want to dock with us? That's out of the question. CIV: Tell them to give us coordinates to beam Taj Vedak over.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::nods:: CO: Yes Kizlev. ::giggles a bit, thinking someone called him 'kizzie', then does as ordered.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::on the bridge watching the situation and keeping the Kantrell ship under scrutiny::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO:  Captain, maybe they do not like the transporter.  I know a famous doctor who did not.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE KANTRELL PROVIDE BEAMING COORDINATES FOR THREE PERSONNEL

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::sighs, having to rethink protocol for the sake of professionalism:: CIV: Let's set ourselves to addressing by ranks, Lieutenant. For the time being. I want to keep it formal while we're in the midst of a diplomatic situation.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::blinks and looks over at the Captain:: CO: Yes of courrrse, sirrrr. ::bows a little:: My apologies.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: Yes, and I am uncomfortable placing this ship at a tactical disadvantage while we have no chance of backup.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::walks over to tactical and checks sensors::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::looks at the Kantells' message:: CO: They have sent us coordinates to beam over sir, if you are headed to Transporter Room 1 all transporters are functional.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO/CEO:  No sign of that temporal distortion still.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CNS: None that I have seen.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::nods to the CEO:: CNS: Counselor, with me. Let's meet our guests. CEO: You have the bridge, commander. ::marches straight for the port turbolift::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CO: Aye Sir, I have the bridge. Good luck.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE KANTRELL DELEGATION IS BEAMED TO TRANSPORTER ROOM ONE

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO:  Yes, it is worrisome.  We could summon no one for help.  ::steps over to Kizlev's side and matches his steps and gets into the transporter::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::enters the transporter room with Rhianna to see the Kantrell materialize::

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Looks around the transporter room and nods to his aides. They all step off the pad.::

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Eyes narrow at the Federation uniforms::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CIV: Lieutenant, do you know if we have any scans of the Kantrell vessel?

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: I am Taj Vedak.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::walks up to the Taj::  Vedak:  Sir, it is good to have you aboard.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Taj Vedak: Welcome aboard the Dublin. I am Commander Kizlevirlar Hy'Qiin, this is ship's counselor Rhianna Jakiel.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Turns head to look the female up and down::

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
CEO: Yes Chief......errr sirrr. The vessel is emitting a verrry small amount of rrradiation...it almost didn't rrregisterrr.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: I see the reports of the Federation's demise may not have been correct.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
:: Has all four hands folded behind his back::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::wonders sarcastically if she should turn so this Kantrell can get a better view::  Vedak:  Reports can often be in error.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CIV: That could be a Cormanii aboard. And please call me Chief, I am too young and charming to be a sir. ::grins::

Host Taj_Vedak says:
:: Pointedly ignores the female::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::glances over the two Kantrell aides, glances at the transporter chief who gives him a nod, then back to Vedak:: Taj Vedak: Then it seems you have us at a disadvantage, sir. We have much to discuss then. Let us escort you to our conference room.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
SO: use passive scanning only, but try to identify the origin of every life sign aboard. If there is a Cormanii there I think the CO would like to know it.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::grins at the CEO and giggles under her breath:: CEO: Okay.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Nods to the Captain and steps toward the door::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
<SO_Scanner>: CEO: Aye sir, I am going to try. Pinpointing a radioactive being should not be that hard.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::raises an eyebrow, wondering if this species is one of those primitive patriarchal types and smirks slightly, sensing his haughtiness, feeling how very confident he is...and his slight amusement of her and narrows her eyes then gives Kizlev a significant glance::

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Keeps eyeing the corridors and personnel as he follows the Captain::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::concocts a ruse on the fly while walking with the Kantrell:: Taj Vedak: This ship was lost for several years while on deep space patrol. It took a considerably long journey to return to the Alpha Quadrant when, much to our surprise, Earth was missing. Do you have any insights as to what happened to humanity while we were gone?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Vedak:  Yes, there seem to be conflicting reports that perhaps you can clear up for us.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Smirks:: CO: After the last contact we had with the Federation ambassador we heard nothing and presumed our request to join the Federation was denied. You are the first contact the Kantrell have had from them since then.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Vedak: Then we apologize for the silence.  It is not our way.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Stops abruptly and stares at the Counselor; then resumes following the Captain::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::notes yet another sign of visible irritation on Vedak's face regarding Rhianna:: Taj Vedak: Is there...something bothering you, Mister Vedak?

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: I only wonder why the Federation has finally decided to return to us Captain.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
<SO_Scanner>:CEO: there are no Cormanii aboard, but they must have had a recent contact with them, the radiation leak is clearly Cormanii. Maybe an object or one of them was aboard.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: You said Earth was destroyed? However did that happen?

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Joins the CO and CNS in the turbolift::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
SO: Good job, do you think you can pinpoint and identify the source of the radiations?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::enters the turbolift with the group, then looks up at Rhianna, hoping she's opening her empathic senses fully:: Taj Vedak: We were hoping you could tell us, actually. We were out of contact from the Federation for a long time.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::glances at Kizlev, wondering how to answer that other question::

Host Taj_Vedak says:
:: Nods and tries to hide a smile:: CO: I can imagine. Why would you think the Kantrell would know anything about what happened to Earth?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Taj Vedak: Based on what we've learned, your people were among the most recent of worlds the Federation was considering for membership. We plan to visit all those worlds to ascertain what happened.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Eyes sparkle:: CO: I see.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Vedak:  You had been in contact with the Federation about entrance, so surely you would have heard something from traders at the least?  ::walks slightly more slowly and shakes her head at Kizlev, hoping he realizes that this Kantrell is being deceptive::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::exits the turbolift with the group onto the bridge, and leads the way to the conference room::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::waits eagerly to sense Vedak's reaction to talk of traders::

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Jerks erect on seeing Ambassador Nuyev::

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::perks ears and looks over at the aliens::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
<SO_Scanner>: No technology Gael, I believe. However there was a Cormanii aboard repeatedly during the last 8 years.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::catches Rhianna's expression from the corner of his eyes as he gestures to everyone to take seats around the table:: Vedak/Kantrell: Please make yourselves comfortable.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Having studied the bridge now carefully looks over the conference room as he sits and his "aides" stand behind him::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::hears the science officer before going into the observation room and tenses, then walks in and takes a seat next to Kizlev, on the opposite side of Vedak, is becoming uneasy at how observant the man is being::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
<SO_Scanner>: CEO: Actually I am 90% confident their last visit was one year ago. Week more week less of course. Want me to show you the bell curve?

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Leans back in the chair:: CO: I see Ambassador Nuyev is still with you.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
SO: That won't be necessary thanks. I believe ya.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
Self: So now we have more evidence of the Cormanii activity with the Kantrell, what we don't know is why.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::wonders if the tension from Vedak towards Nuyev is from something in the past that occurred or still aggravation from being left out in the cold galaxy, so to speak::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Taj Vedak: Yes, and pleased we were to find he was still alive. Much was lost following Earth's destruction. So if you claim to not know what happened to Earth, then you likely didn't hear what happened to the Klingons, or the Romulans, right?

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
<TO Drake> CEO: Sir, there's a vessel leaving the planet.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Looks back and forth between the Captain and the Counselor::  CO: You mean they were involved in Earth's destruction? Surely Star Fleet retaliated.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
TO: Can you see where it's going? And what kind of ship is it?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::leans to whisper to Kizlev as quietly as possible::  CO: Something is wrong.  They're playing with us, leading us on and think it is quite funny...

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::decides to stand and places his palms on the table in front of him, leaning forward towards the Kantrell:: Taj Vedak: Let's stop playing games, and piddling over minutiae. What do you know about a race known as the Cormanii?

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
<TO Drake> CEO: It's heading away from us sir, a small fighter.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
TO: Send out a tactical probe to follow it, I want to know where is headed. Wanna bet is the boys calling mama?

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Momentarily reacts then calms down:: CO: The Cormanii? Who are they?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
<SO_Scanner>: CEO: Gael, they are scanning us with active sensors.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
<TO Drake> CEO: On it sir. ::launches a probe::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::her mouth drops open this time at the incredulity of this Kantrell::  Vedak: The Cormanii leave a very distinctive signature as you and we are very aware...Sir...  ::starts feeling angry::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
SO: Well find the source of the scans and scan them in return. Full power.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::has to become quiet with a good deal of effort, wondering if they just walked into a spider's web::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::keeps in mind what Rhianna just told him:: Taj Vedak: Why did you agree to meet with us in the first place, hmm? Distraction? Information gathering perhaps? Was your government's application with the Federation genuine, or just a mere part of an agenda?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
<SO_Scanner>: CEO: Aye sir. ::tries to locate the source of the sensor scans::

Host Taj_Vedak says:
:: In deep thought... then shrugs:: CO: Yes we are aware of the Cormanii. With the apparent rejection of the Federation and our planet once again going into an ecological disaster we sought new friends.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: I decided to meet with you because we were told Earth and therefore the Federation was destroyed.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Self:  What?  ::thinks this is too much like their last mission:: Vedak: Ecological disaster?  Of what sort...exactly?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Vedak: I see. Just curious, were you? ::walks around the table slowly towards Vedak:: So in the self-interest of your people, you...what? Accepted some kind of offer from the Cormanii?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
<SO_Scanner>: CEO: It is their defensive grid sir. Do you want me to pass to active sensors?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::thinks for a second:: SO: No we better not antagonize them yet. Just try to collect all the information you can on that grid and then pass them on to Drake and me.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Sighs and finally speaks to the Counselor:: CNS: The same one that we barely survived when we asked for Federation membership. 
CO: ::Stares hard at the Andorian:: At that point we would have accepted help from anyone! ::All four arms waving excitedly::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
TO: Did you find where that fighter is going?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::has a mild admiration for the Kantrell and their four arms, the number "four" being the Andorian sacred number, but still has no trust for these people:: Vedak: What were the terms of your agreement with them?

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
<TO Drake> CEO: Heading 287 mark 39.....steady at warp 6. Sir, there's no known planets on that course.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: Protection, technological advancement. ::snarls it out.::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::feels torn interrupting, but is getting worried::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
TO: Let's follow it close with the probe. It may be the trails of crumbs that lead us to the Cormanii.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
<TO Drake> CEO: It's sending out some sort of signal....Sir, I think it could be opening up a time wormhole or something.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Vedak/CO: Sirs?  Could I ask a scientific question?

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: They "borrowed" one of our vessels eight years ago and refitted it with some of their equipment.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::turns and nods to Rhianna, feeling his anger rise with these Kantrell::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
TO: Record everything. That trail of crumb seem even more likely. Put the probe's sensors on active and let's see their technology.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Vedak:  The ecological problems, it would be helpful to know if your planet's core is heating up or the rotation is slowing down?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
*CO*: Sir whenever you can I may need to have a word with you.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::finds his Imzadi's question very profound, and wonder if there is indeed a connection to the Morngu planet and the Kantrell::

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CNS: It was biological.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
<TO Drake> CEO: On it, sir. ::grins::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::sits back more in her chair and nods::  Vedak:  Thank you.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CNS: Some kind of space "bug" that we weren’t prepared to fight. The Cormanii could and did.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
TO: Time to X-ray our friends.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Vedak:  I see.  And when did this 'bug' appear?

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Leans back in his chair tired; arms fold on his chest/stomach, ridges looking pale::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::wonders if this is a case of Terran Mafia tactics, Cormanii style::

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CNS: The first time was about two years before we requested Federation membership. We were hoping for scientific help.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Vedak: Ah, how convenient. Then the Cormanii swoop in to provide aid. If I didn't know any better, it almost sounds like something an insidious Ferengi or Orion smuggler would do. And so in your desperation, your people played right into their hands...and then Earth disappears. Does this assumption sound correct to you?

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
<TO Drake> CEO: Scanning now, sir.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: That is unthinkable.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Vedak:  On the contrary...  ::sees that Kizlev and she are on the same wavelength and looks at him intensely for a second::  ...you were in a tenuous situation.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Vedak: No, that is exploitation, Mister Vedak. The Ferengi have a saying...'exploitation begins at home.' Let's discuss the nature of this ecological disaster, then we'll consider whether to let you return to your ship, or file charges against you and your entourage.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
<TO Drake> CEO: Sir, the fighter just opened a temporal hole. ::taps on his console:: The probe's following it in.

Host Tim says:
<<<Pause Mission>>>

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