STAR TREK: A CALL TO DUTY
PRESENTS 

USS HAYDEN
ATONEMENT
Part Three

Ship: USS Hayden 
Fleet: Second
Ship Manager: Michael Jones
Stardate: 10608.23
Mission Number: 357
Arc: Atonement
Part: 03

Previously …

The mission to Cardassia does not go well.

Agendas of a political and speciest nature plague the talks as the Federation team led by Captain Marsland fails to achieve anything in the initial discussions. To let cooler leads prevail, the talks are delayed another day while a somewhat peaceful demonstration by Cardassian civilians leads to a bloodbath when a group of Klingon soldiers intervene – the blood spilled however, was just Klingon.

Back on the ship, Doctor Knight-Sky investigates the mysterious illnesses of Marianne Harlan and her daughter Evelyn – and finds that their immune systems are failing. Mysteriously, an Andorian CPO is coming down with a similar ailment. 

Malfunctions continue to plague the ship as well. However, isn’t this normal? Practically most of the ship has been replaced with experimental and brand-new technology. Yet the new FCO makes a surprising discovery – black splotches within the usually crystal blue-green bio-neural gel packs.

Lt. Brianna Rochelle is contacted by an old contact from the Obsidian Order – T’Laraius. He states that he has information pertinent to the talks for Brianna’s, and ONLY Brianna’s, ears and that she needs to go down to the surface. Taking some security personnel she proceeds down there … only to walk into a group of Klingons who are on edge following the incident with the Cardassian demonstration. Brianna had been led directly to the Klingon Base of Operations on the surface.

The security personnel are killed and Brianna is beaten brutally and taken into custody. 

The talks may be doomed.  

Dramatis Personae

Debbie Newell is Captain Janet Louise Naegle-Marsland – Commanding Officer of the Hayden, the Terran Naegle is a stern but compassionate leader and parent. While she has been the CO of the Hayden for less than a year, she has come to grow comfortable here, and is looking to the future with hope. Married to one Thomas Marsland, she also has an adopted son, Armen.

Amber H. is Lieutenant Commander Aria Sho-tak, M.D. – Executive Officer of the Hayden, the Vulcan / Bajoran Sho-Tak has served as a healer most of her life. Her strength and determination in ensuring that whatever crew she has served with is intact has given her great insight into how this Universe works, and gives her great power as a leader.

Christopher Dickinson is Commander Marla Enki – An operative of PRISM, the elite group that now falls under the Starfleet Special Operations umbrella, the Trill Enki has not had a “normal” life by anyone’s standards. After serving years as a traditional Starfleet officer on a variety of vessels, Enki was whisked away to an alternate Universe where she was brutally tortured for months on end. In her place was a nefarious doppelganger, whom has yet to be brought to justice. Enki eventually escaped her imprisonment, and left Starfleet service for a time to deal with the justice. She has since returned, and now works with PRISM to ensure that threats such as those who harmed her, never harm anyone again.

Trevor Howard is Lieutenant Othello Quinn Knight – Chief Science Officer of the Hayden, the Terran Knight has served here since his graduation from Starfleet Academy over six years ago. He is perhaps more familiar with this Intrepid Class starship that has come to be his home than any other … and uses his insatiable curiosity and ingenuity as a science officer to guard it at all times.

John Garrison is Lieutenant Isaac Hull – The new Chief Engineering Officer of the Hayden, the Terran Hull has had an extensive career at Starfleet – often traveling from one vessel to another after remaining on the former for a sparse few months. A wanderer by nature, he now brings his engineering skills to the Hayden … that they may very well require of him. 

Isabelle Carreau is Lieutenant Neve Hayes – Medical Officer of the Hayden, the Trill woman once known as Neve Morex has grown to be something more since being joined with the symbiote known as Hayes. Having served a variety of positions throughout Starfleet, she now brings her experience, training (and optimism) as a xenobiologist to the Hayden … specifically assigned by Starfleet Command for the purpose of helping them in this peace initiative. 

Lynda Anderson is Lieutenant Brianna Rochelle – One of the many Operations officers assigned to the Hayden, the Betazoid Rochelle also has a secretive history as an operative of Starfleet Intelligence. After various successful assignments she had requested assignment as a conn. officer on the Hayden, her reasons her own. She is accompanied by a genetically engineered telepathic hawk known as “Wild Fire” who guides and amplifies her already impressive psionic abilities.

Jean-Pierre Bernard is Ensign Jorn Thalataar – Chief Tactical Officer of the Hayden, the Tellarite Thalataar is a cautious and inquisitive tactician. Ever mindful of the threats that can face a Federation starship, he is willing to go to any lengths to ensure the well being of this crew … no matter the price.

John Harness is Ensign Darna Hei Ran - Counselor of the Hayden, the Kaelon Hei Ran has a mysterious past that has more holes in it than answers to fill them. What of this supposed “religious movement” that he participated in? Are the rumors true? What does that mean for his future? Only time will tell.

Michael Jones is Ambassador Emma Rose – The human woman known as Emma Rose is young for an Ambassador, but has the determination to show why she has the appointment. Formerly appointed to some backwater world, she has brought herself to the forefront of intergalactic politics by spearheading this Federation peace initiative that she has brought the Hayden crew into. Although unbearably cheerful at times, her determination to see this succeed may do more harm than good in the end.

=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= RESUME MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Looks around at his surroundings following the team's beam down to Cardassia.  His hand is always on his phaser.  Simply said, he doesn't trust anyone around him.  Jorn has a serious and determined look on his face, something unseen before by anyone on the Hayden crew.::

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
::In sickbay looking over some scan and test results of patients:: 

ACTION: One day has passed since the series of incidents that have threatened to unravel the talks ...

ACTION: ... the CO is now just returning to the surface with her "diplomatic squad."

CO_Cmdr_VanArsdale says:
@:: Watches the CTO, still wondering if he could not show off his paranoia for a while ::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@::materializing on the surface::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Enters the Sickbay and walks to MO Hayes.:: MO: Hello, Lieutenant. How are things coming?

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::sitting at the CEO console in ME, monitoring the ship's systems on the master display::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Allows his stance to rest a bit though he always keeps his hand close to his phaser.  He looks to his fellow officers and makes certain they all appear to be okay.::

General_Hanok says:
@::sitting in Dakac’s office, a guard on either side of him, glaring at nothing in particular::

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
CNS: Ah, Ens. HeiRan... I'm going over test results on our patients.

Commander_Lenai says:
@ ::whispering with a group of Romulan advisors and agents in a foyer of the government building::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@CTO: Relax, I know yesterday was rough on you, but remember we have a job to do.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
MO: I've got some free time for a while. Is there anything I can do to assist you? ::Pauses.:: I, uh, I've got some basic med training.

Ambassador Rose says:
@ ::Smiles at the CTO, and puts a hand on his shoulder:: CTO: We'll get Brianna back, and make everything right, Thalataar. I promise.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Nods slightly.::  CO:  I want to make certain that we are successful this time.

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
CNS: Help is always welcomed! Here is what we have found so far ::Hands him a padd before she starts explaining::

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::At his station on the Bridge, conferencing with one of his officers about the malfunctions onboard::

Cardassian Guard says:
@ ::Walks up to the Starfleet team:: ALL: Representative Dakac will see you now. ::Gestures for them to follow him::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Turns to the Ambassador slightly.::  Amb:  I won't rest until we do.

Commander_Lenai says:
@::dismisses the agents and turns smartly, marching toward Dakac's office, bypassing the Starfleet Federation contingent and the Cardassian guards as she pushes past them::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
*MO*:  Lt. Hull to Sickbay. I’m sending over a sample taken from a bio-neural gel pack, please run a bio scan, check for any viral or bacterial infections, and also check the synapses response

Ambassador Rose says:
@ ::Is shoved into the CTO as the Romulan Commander shoves past them all::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@::nods:: CTO: Good.  Let's go inside then. ::nods to the guard.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Takes the PADD and starts reading, only half-understanding its contents.:: MO: I see.

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
CNS: The Harlans' immune systems are failing. Their symptoms are similar to an old Terran disease known as AIDS. However, neither HIV nor virii are detected in them...

ACTION: The whole Starfleet team is shoved aside by the rude Romulan Commander who pushes past them on her way to Dakac's office.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Catches the Ambassador and glares at the Romulan.::  Amb:  They have no manners or values.

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
*CEO*: Aye, Lt. I will let you know of the results as soon as possible.

General_Hanok says:
@::mutters something less than pleasant in Klingon, tossing an irritable glare at the door as he waits for the others::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@ ::as she's shoved aside:: All: I think someone's in a hurry ::

Ambassador Rose says:
@ ::Hesitates in the CTO's arms for a second, then composes herself with a slight smile, and then tries to hide it:: CTO: Yes ... definitely. But it's to be expected ...

Commander_Lenai says:
@ ::bursts into the office, voice already tinged with frustration:: Dakac: I did not expect you to haul me down to this world for another one of these pointless talking sessions this soon.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Glances toward where the Harlans are in quarantine for a moment while MO responds to the CEO.:: MO: I'll do whatever I can. Just tell me what you need.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@::enters the office::

Host Dakac says:
@ ::Nearly jumps when the Romulan bursts into his office::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Helps the Ambassador and dusts off her uniform.::

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
CNS: How are you with running bio scans, synapses responses?

Host Dakac says:
@ ::Sighs with slight relieve at the arrival of the Federation team::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@Amb:  You must be presentable to the other delegations.  We are guests after all.  ::Walks in with the others.::

General_Hanok says:
@::stiffens very slightly at the Romulan’s address, and fixes her with a glare that'd rend flesh if such a thing didn't defy one law or another::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@Dakac: Representative Dakac, it's good to see you again.

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
*Ens. Pendleton*: I see. Keep Sickbay and Main Engineerin' apprised of ya scans. Knight out. ::Taps a key on his console and watches Pendleton blink away from the tiny screen. Goes back to monitoring the sensors.::

Ambassador Rose says:
@ ::Gets a slight chill from the CTO's touch. Takes in a deep breath:: CTO: Yes ... certainly ... right ... of course. ::Another breath, straightens her outfit:: Let's go.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Arrives on the bridge after checking on a few things.::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Looks at a bio-neural gel pack that one of the engineering teams had replaced...the pack appears normal green in color, however there are black spots throughout...which are very 
unusual::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Grins.:: MO: I might be a bit rusty, but I can probably handle it. ::Moves to the appropriate equipment and looks it over, re-familiarizing himself with it.::

Commander_Lenai says:
@ ::rolls her eyes as the Federation contingent comes in, taking a seat of her own, already appearing bored with the proceedings and staring out the window::

IO_Cmdr_Enki says:
:: Glances up from one of the auxiliary consoles as the XO arrives.  She nods to her fellow PRISM officer, and then they quietly shut down what they were working on ::

Host Dakac says:
@ CO: It is certainly good to see you again Captain Marsland. I am quite sorry to hear what has befallen your offices. I am putting my best men on finding out how this happened on our world. ::Looks to the Klingons::

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Takes a padd quickly given to her by Nurse Cross:: Nurse: Thank you.

CO_Cmdr_VanArsdale says:
@:: Thinks - Of course you are...::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::hands the gel pack to Ens. Greer:: Greer: Take this immediately to Lt. Hayes in Sickbay...::Greer Nods in compliance::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@::nods:: Dakac: Thank you. I appreciate that.  No one likes losing officers, especially me.

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Looks at the padd: CNS: Than how about doing a bioscan and checking the synapses response of those bio-neural gel pack samples?

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Looks over to Dakac and then takes his seat, not really looking over to the Klingon or Romulan delegations.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
All: Report?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
MO: Yes, of course. ::Waits for Ens. Greer to arrive.::

TO Sellenar says:
 XO:  The Away Team has beamed down to the surface.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@Dakac: Now shall we continue with the negotiations?

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
CNS: Then, we can check for viral and bacterial infections. Thank you for your help. If you need anything, I'll be with the Harlans.

General_Hanok says:
@::mutters something about an armed infiltration force, but doesn't actually address anyone yet::

IO_Cmdr_Enki says:
:: thinks how to word what she's going to say for a moment ::  XO: My team is prepared to recover the Starfleet officer.

Host Dakac says:
@ ALL: I know ... ::Pauses:: ... that after everything that happened yesterday that things are tense. Lives have been lost, on various sides. I feel we need to work past that to a solution that benefits us all. ::Looks to the Klingons & Romulans specifically::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Looks at the IO.:: IO: I am listening.

General_Hanok says:
@::returns Dakac’s gaze with a cool one of his own::

IO_Cmdr_Enki says:
XO: There is nothing further to report.

Commander_Lenai says:
@ ::looks up sharply now that the pleasantries are out of the way, pausing briefly on the quiet Starfleet 'commander' before focusing instead on the spoonhead::

EO Greer says:
 ::Arrives in Sickbay, looks for Lt. Hayes::  MO:  Lt. Hayes, here is the sick bio-neural gel pack Lt. Hull had me bring to you

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
XO: I've got a couple officers aidin' in the malfunctioning' systems. I have a sensor lock on the AT and am runnin' continuous sensor sweeps of the surroundin' space.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Nods to the MO.:: MO: Yes, ma'am. ::Turns to Ens. Greer as he arrives.::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@::looks over at the others::All: That is what we want as well.

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
Greer: Thank you. Ens HeiRan here will take care of that.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
Greer: I'll take it, Ensign. Thank you. ::Takes the pack.::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Listens to what is being said.  He can't help but notice again, the various statues of past Cardassian heroes.::

EO Greer says:
::Nods, turns and returns to ME::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
IO: Any word on who this T’Laraius is?

Host Dakac says:
@ CO: Captain, does the Federation have any incentive to offer the Romulan or Klingon Empires to perhaps encourage a gradual withdrawal?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Nods to the CSO.::

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
CNS: When you have results, let me know so we see if they are similar to what we have found in the Harlans. I'll also check on CPO Raqueto while you do the tests.

Commander_Lenai says:
@ ::smiles to herself:: Low: Unlikely.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
MO: Of course. ::Takes a moment to make sure everything is ready, then begins the scan.::

IO_Cmdr_Enki says:
XO: My sources have informed me that the man known as T’Laraius is dead.

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::Checks the lateral sensors for anything out of the ordinary and puts the sensor lock of the AT back up to priority::

General_Hanok says:
@::shifts in his chair, his armor creaking in moderate protest:: Dakac/CO: Nothing will satisfy them enough that they won't simply take hold of what we release. ::is looking, rather pointedly, right at Lenai::

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
::heads towards the quarantined area::

Commander_Lenai says:
@ ::glares:: Hanok: Are you accusing us of being profiteers?

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::monitors the EPS distribution panel for anomalies, all is operating nominally::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Realizes he has done something wrong when the sensor starts squealing at him and makes a quick adjustment, fixing the problem. Darna looks around, blushing, hoping that no one noticed his mistake.:: Self: Whoops. All better now.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@::looks to Ambassador Rose, then back at Dakac: Dakac: We are prepared to allow them to move back slightly to positions along the Federation/Cardassian border . . . within limits, of course.

General_Hanok says:
@Lenai: As the humans are oft fond of saying, if the shoe fits...

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
IO: Since your team is prepared to recover Lt Rochelle, then you know exactly where she is.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::notices a red warning light on the EPS Distribution Panel. Transporters 1,3,cargo 1 are off-line::

Nurse Cross says:
 ::Standing right outside the quarantined area:: MO: The Harlans are getting worse, Doctor.

IO_Cmdr_Enki says:
XO: We suspect that she is being held in the compound which the Klingons believe that she was attempting to infiltrate.

IO_Cmdr_Enki says:
XO: We have no evidence to the contrary, or that she has been moved.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@Dakac: We will not move against them as long as they stay within those limits, and they are quite reasonable

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
*XO*:  Commander, we just lost transporters 1,3 and Cargo 1...sending engineering teams immediately

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
IO: And we can not simply beam her out because logically the Klingon's have a dampening field around the building.

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
XO: I have been actively searching' for Rochelle, but I haven't picked up any signal of her yet. However, that maybe due to the various sensor and transporter inhibiting devices that I'm sure are in place within the compound.

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
Nurse: Evelyn seems to be getting worse than her mother. I've looked over the report you just brought me, Almost non-existent white cell count, T-4 helpers, etc.

Commander_Lenai says:
@ Hanok: I'm not human. ::scorn showing at the set of her nose before looking up:: CO: And what foolishness are you prattling now? Did we subject ourselves to your authority?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
*CEO*: Understood report when they are back up.

IO_Cmdr_Enki says:
:: Nods ::  XO: A basic necessity in today's transporter world.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
*XO*:  Aye!

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@Lenai: I am the head of the negotiating team, Commander.  I make the rules.

General_Hanok says:
@::smirks ever so slightly:: CO: The Klingon empire agrees to withdraw, provided the proposed new borders are adequate. But not as long as the Romulan Star Empire remains entrenched.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
*Engineering Teams*:  Team Alpha and Beta report to Transporter Room 1 and 3 respectively, Team Gamma report to Cargo 1 Transporter, all three are off-line

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CSO:  See if you can find a way to penetrate that compounds dampener field.

Commander_Lenai says:
@ CO: You seem to think so. But the Star Empire have had problems with them before ::waves hand dismissively at Dakac:: and we will not leave them in an implosive position where some madman will lead them against us again - or leave them ripe to be conquered once again and their arms used against us.

Host Dakac says:
@ ::Quirks mouth at Lenai's "dismissive wave"::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@Lenai/Hanok: You will both be falling back, I can assure you.

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
XO: Been secondary on me priorities, Commandah'.

General_Hanok says:
@::growls:: Lenai: You would rather do the conquering, and use their arms against *us*, no doubt.

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
Nurse: Let's try to stabilize their immune system with a Protodynoplaser. Then, if this doesn't help, we'll try a T-Cell Stimulator.

Host Dakac says:
@ ::Had been pacing, but leans against his quite large desk, crossing his arms and listening with some concern::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Sighs, turning the scanner off.:: Self: Nothing. Except that they are shutting down. I'm SO helpful! ::Slinks to Lt. Hayes.::

IO_Cmdr_Enki says:
XO; Perhaps we should attempt to communicate with the Klingons before we try forcing our way in and circumvent their security measures.  If we can defuse this situation peacefully, I believe that is the better solution.

Nurse Cross says:
MO: Let's hope it at least helps their immune system enough to stop the disease from getting worse. ::Moves to another room and comes back with the Protodynoplaser.::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
MO: Ma'am, I've got nothing on the gel pack. It's obviously shutting down, but I can't figure out why. Maybe you should have a closer look at it.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@Lenai/Hanok: The idea is to be out of the way and let them govern themselves, but close enough to render assistance ::emphasizes the word:: when needed.  But ONLY when they need it.  We are not to instigate anything.

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
Nurse: Go ahead I'll be right with you. ::Turns to the CNS::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Is somewhat surprised at how easily the Klingons wish to withdraw when just a few days ago they were so reluctant to do so.::

IO_Cmdr_Enki says:
XO: I am trained in diplomatic negotiations, as a former Counselor.

Commander_Lenai says:
@ ::smirks:: Hanok: The Klingons are so small and toothless now it is not even worth the effort. ::glances up at Marsland:: CO: Find a way that I can agree to and I will submit it to my government. Until then we will not withdraw and leave a power sink here that any lunatic can walk in and take.

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Motions to the CNS to walk with her back to the samples:: CNS: Nothing? What tests did you perform so far, Ens?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
IO: The Klingons have already refused communication up to this point.  However I am not against trying again.  Now of course our attempts at extracting Lt Rochelle are to be non blatant.  ::Looks at the CSO knowing that he understood what she meant by find a way through the dampener.::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@Lenai: I believe I've just laid out the plan, Commander.  All will fall back.

ACTION: Meanwhile, elsewhere on Cardassia Prime, Brianna Rochelle spits some blood on the floor and looks up into a bright light. A foul-smelling Klingon stands before her. He does not grin. Not like the guards who stand in the darkness beyond.

Nurse Cross says:
::Moves in the quarantined area and sets the Protodynoplaser over Evelyn Harlan and activates it.::

Commander_Lenai says:
@ CO: Do as you like. And take Hanok and his berserkers with you. We will keep the peace.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Shakes his head.:: MO: The best I could do was a general scan. I checked for synaptic disruption, but that came up with nothing.

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::Tries to find a pattern in the compound's dampening field so he can exploit it::

Vank says:
@ ::Steps around the brutalized Brianna who is bleeding a lot more than he'd like. He wants her to last. He's not sure she will::

OPS_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
@::spits blood and looks at the Klingon:: Klingon: You lo be vos how dare you do this!! Wait till the High Council hears about this.

General_Hanok says:
@:bursts out into a harsh, heavily bitter laugh:: Lenai: Yes, because you can be trusted to keep your word. Pathetic!

Vank says:
@ ::Spits at OPS:: OPS: The High Council could care less about a <Klingon expletive> like you.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@Lenai: You are not to remain on Cardassia, Commander. That is the deal.

ACTION: Everyone in Sickbay suddenly hears a great squawking.

Commander_Lenai says:
@ ::narrows her eyes:: CO: A 'deal' implies agreement. Do you see agreement here, Starfleet?

OPS_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
@Klingon: And you call yourself a warrior?  Martok will hear about this and fast.  I have people in high places.

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
::puts her hands over her ears::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Is somewhat astonished as to how easily the Romulans are conceding to the Captain's words.  He can't help but glance at the Ambassador with a puzzled look on his face.::

ACTION: Wild Fire somehow gets the doors to open and comes flying into Sickbay, flying around it rapidly, squawking in panic.

Ambassador Rose says:
@ ::Just miles at the CTO with a twinkle in her eyes::

Commander_Lenai says:
@ CO: I tell you again, find a solution that secures the Star Empire from future molestation by our esteemed guests and I will submit it to my government. Turning and running because they claim to have ascended from animals to sentience is not enough.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@Lenai: Well, that is the offer, then.  If you cannot accept the offer made, why did you come to negotiate?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Narrows his eyes, watching WildFire.:: Self: Damned bird! Shut up, will ya?

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Checks LCARS for any information concerning sub nucleonic radiation and having a trace on the ship's sensor logs for any proximity to the ship during the trip to Cardassia Prime::

Vank says:
@ ::Laughs a long hearty laugh::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@::looks at the ambassador:: Rose: Do we have anything to offer them?

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Returns his attention to the talks and stays quiet so that the Captain can work her magic.::

ACTION: Searing pain rips through the OPS' side as something brutally hot pierces there.

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Motions around trying to find the source of said sound::

IO_Cmdr_Enki says:
:: Waits to see what the XO is going to do, before she has to do things herself ::

OPS_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
@::grunts in pain as she feels the rip and the heat of what just pierced her side::

General_Hanok says:
@Lenai: I would trust him ::glares at Dakac as he continues to speak to Lenai:: to rule these people before I would expect a dishonorable p'tak to agree to anything that does not include complete control of this space.

Vank says:
@ ::Smiles at OPS barely hidden expressions of pain::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CSO: Any communications coming from the planet on nondescript Klingon channels?

Commander_Lenai says:
@ ::turns her head and looks sideways at the Klingon general:: Hanok: What does the Star Empire want with Cardassian space? There's nothing here we want.

AS Lt. Jan says:
 :: Taps the IO on the shoulder.  When she leans in, he begins to whisper into her ear.  She nods periodically ::

General_Hanok says:
@Lenai: Then by all means, leave. Now.

Nurse Cross says:
::Stops the Protodynoplaser wondering if that is what is causing the sound.::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@Hanok/Lenai: This bickering is getting us nowhere.

OPS_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
@Vank: You think I am stupid?  You can torture me till I die but anything you want from me will not be given.  I go the warriors way to Sto’vo’kor.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Can't take it any more. Darna runs toward the bird, trying to grab it!:: Self: Come here, you!

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
XO: There's chatter to two cloaked Klingon vessels in orbit nearby, but so far, nothin' threatenin' to the Hayden.

Vank says:
@ OPS: I can tell you're tired. You just want to go back to your cozy Federation bed with its ... soft ... comforts. Just tell me WHY were you trying to get access to our base?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CSO: Check carefully for any piggybacked signals regarding Lt Rochelle.

Commander_Lenai says:
@ Hanok: And leave your brigands behind to loot this place as you have always done? I am not this stupid. ::returns her attention to Marsland:: CO: You know my terms. Find that solution and I will have nothing more to say. Until then, no proposal that leaves my people open to future attack will be entertained.

OPS_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
@:Vank: Tired?  You are still a stupid Klingon, I don't tire easily ::lunges at the Klingon and takes him down::

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
CNS: How can we stop that bird?

Vank says:
@ ::Laughs heartily as he wrestles with OPS::

OPS_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
@::but the pain in her side is reminding her that she is badly wounded::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
IO/AS: Something to report?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Is still chasing WildFire::

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
XO: Aye, but what good are those gonna do us? I'm sure they know we can listen to their chatter by now.

Nurse Cross says:
::Pops a head out of quarantine to see what is making the sound::

ACTION: The Klingon guards move to remove the constantly bleeding OPS ...

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@Hanok: Will you agree not to attack if they withdraw? Lenai: I ask you the same question.

Vank says:
@ ::Head butts OPS with his Klingon forehead::

ACTION: CRACK! Blood rushes from Brianna's nose.

OPS_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
@::gets pulled off the Klingon but there is a gash on his face::

Vank says:
@ ::Overpowers her::

General_Hanok says:
@::waits for Lenai's answer before he does::

OPS_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
@::is now very disoriented as her nose is now broken again::

ACTION: Wild Fire is finally caught by the CNS, he is somewhat scratched by the panicked birds' talons as it shouts telepathically ... ~~~~ SAVE HER!!! SAVE HER!!! SAVE HER!!! ~~~~

Nurse Cross says:
MO: If that terrible sound is coming from the bird, I'm told telepathic can talk to it.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CSO: All right then.  Put me through to the lead Klingon ship.

IO_Cmdr_Enki says:
:: Steps up to watch this ::

Vank says:
@ ::Wipes some purple blood from his face and smiles at OPS as she is tied down to her chair:: Guards: Get some energy scalpels. Perhaps we should move onto amputation next. 

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::Opens hailing frequencies to the lead cloaked vessel:: XO: You're on, ma'am.

Commander_Lenai says:
@ CO/Hanok: My people are not a warlike race. We care little for the affairs of outsiders. We would not even *be* here now if the Cardassians' allies had not murdered one of our public figures.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Has some thoughts on the matter of keeping Cardassia secure but refrains from bringing it up now.::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Gets the bird under one arm and holds its beak shut.:: WildFire: Now shut up, you. I don't know how you got in here... ::Ponders for a moment.:: You're Rochelle's pet bird, aren't you...

OPS_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
@::her strength is weakening but she calls out to WildFire for help::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
COM: Lead Klingon Vessel: USS Hayden to the Klingon Commander.

Host Dakac says:
@ ::Tries to remain calm:: Lenai: An unfortunate incident, but we are not responsible for that Commander. You should not hold our species responsible for those ... barbarians' actions.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@CTO: You were handling the negotiations yesterday, Ensign.  Do you have any suggestions?

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
Nurse: Thanks for the tip. We'll try to have the bird calm down.

Captain M’terg says:
# COM: Hayden - XO: This is Captain M’terg ...

General_Hanok says:
@Dakac: They care not who is responsible. They'll assign blame to whomever happens to be weakest, the dishonorable cowards.

Nurse Cross says:
::Nods and returns to her test on Evelyn Harlan::

Commander_Lenai says:
@ ::glares daggers at Hanok but doesn't reply:: CO: You have a solution that ensures the future security of the Romulan Star Empire?

ACTION: Wild Fire suddenly rips from the CNS and flies to a console, tapping it's talons brutally against it ... using OPS' ridiculous hours of training to access systems it should not, and schematics it should not ...

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
COM: M’terg: Captain M’terg Qpla.  Perhaps we can come to an agreement.

 Captain M’terg says:
# ::Doesn't look enthused. Looks bored, actually:: COM: Hayden: About ..?

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
CNS: What is it doing?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Curses as the bird gets free, but watches in amazement as it flies to a console and begins accessing schematics.:: Self: Now what do we have here?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
MO: I have no idea. Look at what it's accessing!

General_Hanok says:
@CO: You see? Always eager to annex what we will turn over. The Klingon empire will *not* permit it!

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Has gone to the console.::

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Heads to the console to see what the bird is doing. Doesn't try to stop him right now.::

ACTION: ... when Wild Fire is done, it glides to the floor and just sits there. On the cracked console, which will have to be replaced, a schematic of the Klingon facility with a specific location marked. Blood seeps from Wild Fire's talons.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Ruffles his beard slightly in thought for a moment as he tries to gather his thoughts.::  CO:  I do agree with the Romulans that the Cardassians are in a vulnerable state at this time.  Though I do not doubt their will to defend their planet and people, they do need better defenses.  What if an outpost was created as a base of operations.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@Lenai/Hanok: My job here is to return Cardassia to the Cardassians. What you do to each other is not my concern, as long as you let the Cardassian people alone.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
COM: M’terg: About the fact that the Klingon's are holding a Starfleet officer who arrived on the surface through faulty logic.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@CO:  In it, all four species would have a place.  It doesn't have to be on Cardassia.  We should give them their room as we've indicated many times.  This way if the Cardassians do need help.  The Federation, the Romulans and the Klingons will all be close by to send in reinforcements to aid them.

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Looks at the bird then the console. Approaches it with an intrigued demeanor.:: CNS: What is that?

Captain M’terg says:
# COM: Hayden: You mean that insertion squad you sent to our Base of Operations ... "logic" you say ... I was told they WEREN'T Vulcans ...

Commander_Lenai says:
@ ::suddenly laughs:: CO: You think I'm afraid of them? ::nods toward Hanok:: No no no. We've been dealing with their ilk for centuries. It is the Cardassians we don't want to be bothered by again. Them, or those who would work through them.

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
COM: *sickbay*:  Who's usin' the lateral sensors down 'ere?

OPS_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
@Vank: You are a fool to hold me.  You will bring the entire Klingon council down on you including the Chancellor as well.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
MO: It looks like the Klingon compound... how?

Vank says:
@ ::The Guards arrive with the energy scalpels:: OPS: You know ...

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@CTO: Sounds feasible.  All: What do the rest of you think? Dakac, since this is your planet's future, I'd invite you to speak first.

Vank says:
@ OPS: ... I was once briefly assigned to a Klingon contingent on a world named Hais V.

OPS_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
@Vank: Yeah I know all the tricks in the book.

Vank says:
@ OPS: A strange world. With strange people named Haisians.

MO_Lt_Hayes says:
CNS: How could... why would a bird draw that? We should probably let people on the bridge know of this... in case?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
COM: M’terg: From one honorable house member to another, I can tell you that those crew were attempting to make contact with a Cardassian informant.  And this team disobeyed orders by leaving the vessel.  Your team killed two of them and you are holding one who I would appreciate being to question for her actions.

General_Hanok says:
@::directs several less than pleasant curses, derogatory even to those without an understanding of the Klingon language, at Lenai::

Vank says:
@ OPS: I watched a farmer named Iu take down twelve psychic cybernetic-ninjas from the Order of DikJou in the Tiberion Nebulae. He did not receive a single cut in his battle.

Vank says:
@ OPS: I later asked him how he did that by himself ...

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@Lenai: The Cardassians aren't interested in attacking you right now, Commander

OPS_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
@Vank: You were the one then.  I was wondering who was behind that one.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
*CSO*: Sir, Lieutenant Rochelle's pet bird has just brought up a schematic of the Klingon compound. IT was using the sensors.

Vank says:
@ OPS: ... he told me "he just existed in spaces their blades did not."

Vank says:
@ OPS: No ... I was not behind anything. Just thought I should mention that as you realized you could not exist in spaces THIS blade could not.

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
*CNS*: Does the bird know where she is?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Types in a few commands to send the image to the CSO:: *CSO*: That's all I can guess. I'm sending you the image now.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Turns to the MO, a confused look on his face.::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@CO:  It would be the first venture of its kind.  Four species creating an established base for the security of the quadrant.

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::Takes a look at the CNS' download to his terminal.:: XO: Caommandah'? A word, please?

OPS_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
@Vank: P'tagh that you are you have no right to even be called a warrior yet I have been given that right by Martok himself.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@CTO: It sounds good on paper, Ensign.  Let's see what the others think.

Commander_Lenai says:
@ CO: Is that so? ::meets Dakac's eyes:: Dakac: You speak for all of your people? Every one of them? Including the marauders outside yesterday?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
COM: M’terg: We know where she is being held.  So to prevent a further problem between our houses and our alliances release her to us for justice.

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
*CNS*: Thanks, mate.

Host Dakac says:
@ Lenai: As indicated by recordings. The "marauders" were merely the people of Cardassia expressing their distaste for the current order of things. They were assaulted by Klingons. They reacted in kind. It was unfortunate, but they acted in self defense.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Looks at the CSO's console then nods to the IO.::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Grins, and repeats to himself, "Mate?"::

General_Hanok says:
@::doesn't back down from the locked gaze with Lenai:: Dakac/Lenai: We acted to insure the security of this waste of time. Unlike your... people... who would have been more than content to see it continue until what little leadership exists here has been overthrown.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
COM: M’terg: You have 5 minutes to comply.  ::Motions to the CSO to cut the COMM.::

Captain M’terg says:
# COM: Hayden: And speaking with honor ... I would like to release her to you. But -- ::the comm. is cut::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Closes his eyes as the parties continue to bicker.::

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
XO: ::Whispers:: We can beam 'em down 'bout 50 meters from 'ere an' they won't get detected. They'll have the element of surprise. :: points to the beam in point::

Vank says:
@ ::All the Klingons laugh in the room:: OPS: You speak desperately child. Martok will not save you. No house of the Klingon Empire could acknowledge a creature such as you.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CSO: Get what he is saying in text.

Commander_Lenai says:
@ CO/Dakac: As surprising as it is, the Klingon may have a point.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@Lenai: In what way?

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::Has the comm system put up subtitles for the rest of M’terg speech.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Sends a message to the CO indicating that she needs to speak with her urgently.::

MO_Lt_Hayes2 says:
CNS: I wonder what this is all about. I'll contact ENG to have them repair the console.

Ambassador Rose says:
@ ::Is uncertain of how this is all going to turn out::

OPS_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
@Vank: I am not speaking from a child’s mouth.  I have been through the rite of succession twice and then every five years after it.  I just don't go telling everyone what house I am from and honored in either.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
MO: Right. And now... what do we do with Birdie? ::Gives the bird an evil look.::

Vank says:
@ ::Drives an energy scalpel in her kneecap:: OPS: You sound like a coward then.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
*CEO*:  Report on transporters!

ACTION: Pain rips through OPS, forcing her to scream as her right kneecap burns and crumbles.

ACTION: Engineering reports that the transporters are operational again.

General_Hanok says:
@CO: The point, captain, is the p'tak has just admitted she would have gladly let this meeting, and the government, what of it there is, be toppled. The empire will not permit it, nor will we permit them ::glares at Lenai:: to have a presence in this space without *direct* supervision.

MO_Lt_Hayes2 says:
CNS: I guess return it to its owner's quarters? I'm not really good with pets and with the patients here, we can't keep it.

OPS_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
@::Lets out a horrifying scream::   Out loud: AAAAARRRRRRRRRRHHHHGGGG!!!!!!!!!

Vank says:
@ ::Removes the scalpel::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Sighs:: MO: I'll take it back, then. Wish me luck! ::Goes after the bird, trying to pick it up again.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
IO: Get your team down there.

ACTION: In Sickbay, Wild Fire lets out an almost un-birdly shriek and topples over.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@Hanok:  Which is why I suggested the joint outpost!  If you would stop bickering for two minutes you could actually find a resolution to this matter!

IO_Cmdr_Enki says:
XO: On my way.  :: Turns with Jan, and they enter the turbolift, heading for their quarters momentarily ::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Is about to get the bird when it SHREEKS.:: All: Ahh! Stop it! ::Kicks the bird in rage.::

OPS_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
@Brianna’s pain slams poor Wild Fire to the floor in pain as she is jabbed::

General_Hanok says:
@::glares icily at the CTO, deciding he doesn't much care for him::

Commander_Lenai says:
@CO/Dakac/Hanok: I have no interest in Cardassian politics. I don't care who is in charge here as long as they are not a threat to the Star Empire. ::focuses on Marsland:: Draw up your proposal for your multi-lateral installation. I will take it to my government. They may even agree to it. ::stands:: But I will agree to nothing less than good for us

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@All: Let's reiterate the offer. All parties are to remove themselves to a specified position along the border.  We will set up an outpost with all four peoples having a specific quadrant so that we might render assistance to the Cardassian people if needed.

Commander_Lenai says:
@ ::strides out of the meeting, already barking into her comm device::

MO_Lt_Hayes2 says:
CNS: Something is going on. Is the bird somehow connected to somewhat or something? Because it's clear it’s in pain and something is going on. Yet, nothing is going on in here.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@::watches Lenai leave::

Host Dakac says:
@ ::Watches Lenai leave:: CO: Well ... that must mean something ... right?

General_Hanok says:
@CO: We could just kill her. ::the suggestion is perhaps the closest thing to sincere that's been said thus far, as the Klingon fixes the seat Lenai used to occupy with a glare that would shatter glass, before getting up, and moving for the door::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@Dakac: I hope so.  ::receives message from XO:: Will you excuse me?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Thinks, still glaring at the mass of feathers.:: MO: It's probably Rochelle's soul mate or something. ::Sighs.:: We should tranquilize it until we find the Lieutenant.

Ambassador Rose says:
@ ::Almost jumps the CTO:: CTO: Great job, Thalataar!

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@::walks out of the room and taps her combadge:: *XO*: Go ahead, Commander.

Ambassador Rose says:
@ ::Realizes what she's doing in front of Hanok and Dakac, and composes herself:: CTO: Er, good job Ensign.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
MO: That is, if you agree.

Host Dakac says:
@ ::Stares at the Ambassador::

Nurse Cross says:
::Leaves the Protodynoplaser working on Evelyn and comes out of the quarantined area.:: MO: Ma'am? The Protodynoplaser is working. Evelyn's immune system is somewhat starting up again. I suggest we continue the treatment and have her mother undergo the treatment as well. Maybe it would even help the CPO.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Can't help but glare at the Klingon and is then inundated by the Ambassador.::  Amb: Thank you Ambassador.  Though I do not wish to sound Vulcan, it did seem like the most logical step to take in regards to everyone's demands.

IO_Cmdr_Enki says:
:: She keeps her uniform on, knowing it would be better.  She grabs her wrist tricorder, and one of her biodampening combadges, along with the weaponry she had picked out - knowing that Jan and the other assault officer are doing the same ::

Ambassador Rose says:
@ ::Serious:: CTO: Indeed it was. Hmph ... we might make a diplomat out of you yet.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
*CO*: We have located Lt Rochelle and the Klingon's have refused to release her to us.  Her bird has acted unusually to assist us.  Cmdr Enki is ready to retrieve her.

MO_Lt_Hayes2 says:
CNS: Doesn't hurt to try if it can help keep the bird alive. ::Moves to a hypospray and prepares a tranquilizer that should be mild enough for a bird::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@Amb:  But Ambassador, I'm a Security Officer, not a diplomat.

MO_Lt_Hayes2 says:
CNS: We should report the bird's reactions to the bridge crew.

MO_Lt_Hayes2 says:
Nurse: Please do so.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
@*XO*: Tell Commander Enki to go ahead.

Ambassador Rose says:
@ ::Snarky smile:: CTO: We'll see if we can mellow you out then ...

Nurse Cross says:
::Moves back in the quarantined area::

General_Hanok says:
@::pauses just inside the door at the ambassador’s reaction, fixing her somewhat coolly, then heads for the door, barking orders into his comm badge::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@Amb:  Mellow?  I'm perfectly fine the way I am.  And what did I tell you about your hair?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Picks the bird up (taking precautions lest it get away again) and holds it on a biobed, readying it for the hypospray.:: MO: Yes, of course. Now, I've got him held. ::Waits for the tranquilizer.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
*CO*: Understood.  Aria out.

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::Feeds the coordinates to the TR::

MO_Lt_Hayes2 says:
CNS: This should be mild enough for such a tiny bird. It may not put her in a sleep state but it should at least help him cope with the pain. ::injects the bird with the tranq::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
*IO*:  Does your team have a medic on it?

ACTION: As the Hayden crew seems to be getting somewhere with the talks, and preparing to retrieve their kidnapped officer ...

Vank says:
@ ::Pulls out a larger energy scalpel:: Self: Well then, let's see how this brave soul does without her jaw ...

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