USS Pharaoh - SD 10604.06

"Diplomacy is always the best option???"

The Pharaoh has returned near the Dozarian system and Ouit vessels have begun to surround the Pharaoh. The Dozarians have requested asylum and the Ouit have made a simple request: "USS Pharaoh, you have 5 Dozarian terrorists aboard... surrender them immediately."
Simple request..............  simple solutions.... or so we hope....

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OPS_Sanford says:
::Attempts to contact Starfleet as requested by the Captain.::
XO_Santiago says:
::Back in sickbay.::
CTO_Quchant says:
@::heading back to the president's place in the shuttle::
CIV_S`sath says:
::keeps targets locked on Ouit vessels::
CMO_Balena says:
@::follows the AT back to the Presidents office::
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: Prep the fastest route to the Pharaoh...we will need to get back
CIV_S`sath says:
OPS: This is going to turn pretty ugly.
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM:Ouit:  I'm afraid we can't do that.
Host Ouit_CO says:
$ COM:Pharaoh: CO: 
CIV_S`sath says:
::checks emotional status of Ouit::
Host Ouit_CO says:
$ COM:Pharaoh: CO: "USS Pharaoh, you have 5 Dozarian terrorists aboard... surrender them immediately."
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  Captain, we are out of range for direct communication with Starfleet.  I will send a report to Starfleet regarding our current situation... though it will take some time to get a response.
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: nods :: OPS:  Acknowledged Mister Sanford.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CTO: To the Pharaoh, sir?
CTO_Quchant says:
@OPS: I want you on the sensors to make sure we know as soon as anything points in our direction
CIV_S`sath says:
::whispers:: CO: Captain he is determined to get them back.
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: Yes.  Let's go back home.
Host Ouit_CO says:
$ COM:Pharaoh: CO: Captain... you saw what they and their kind did.... they are responsible for many deaths... we need justice.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::updates navigation:: CTO: Plotting course.
CIV_S`sath says:
::checks again the emotion of captain of Ouit::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Sends a message to Starfleet Command regarding the current situation of the mission.::
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM:Ouit:  I saw these Dozarians leave their planet and leave the system.  They personally did nothing to you.
CIV_S`sath says:
CO: Captain he isn't lying about the deaths.
CTO_Quchant says:
@*Pharaoh*: This is the away team.  We are heading back to you
Host Ouit_CO says:
$ ::grits teeth:: COM:Pharaoh: CO: They and their KIND killed the crew of a blockade who fired no shot what so ever... these actions have been going on for weeks. It must stop.
Host CO_Sacul says:
CIV:  Did you witness any of our guests commit any crimes?
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::gets the updated telemetry:: CTO: Course is plotted.
CMO_Balena says:
@Self: Here we go again
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM:Ouit:  Well, I can assure you that the 5 we have here will cause you no further trouble.
CTO_Quchant says:
@CTO: Good.  Fast and stealthy as possible....let's not draw any attention to us
CMO_Balena says:
@::opens the med kit and get a hypo::
OPS_Sanford says:
*CTO*:  Standby Away Team.  ::Looks over to the Captain.::  CO:  Captain, the Away Team wishes to make its way towards the Pharaoh.  I really think that it is too risky for them to get anywhere close to us.  They could be easily destroyed by the Ouit.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CTO/CMO: and away we go.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::keys thrusters, and throttles to full::
CMO_Balena says:
@::injects himself and hangs on tight::
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::pulls the nose of the shuttle up, aiming for the sky::
CTO_Quchant says:
@::brings up the telemetry for the Ouit ships and readies a targeting pattern::
Host Ouit_CO says:
$ ::raises head:: COM:Pharaoh: CO: Captain... I heard that communication... what is this fabrication? We have not fired a shot yet your officers accuse US of whishing THEM HARM ??
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CTO/CMO: Breaking atom is 10 seconds.
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM:Ouit:  It seems we have our people who have done a preliminary investigation into your charges.
CTO_Quchant says:
@CMO: Doc...do you have a bead on the Ouit ships?
Host CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Mister Sanford, the Ouit have not been hostile to us.
CMO_Balena says:
@::starts to scan for the Ouit ships::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Raises his eyebrow.::  CO:  Not yet anyways.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::upon breaking atmo, rolls the shuttle to the left and puts her on course for the Pharaoh. Engages impulse:: CTO/CMO: On course, engaging impulse engines.
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  Do you want the Away Team to return to the Pharaoh?
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM:Ouit:  I do apologize for my officer's incorrect assumption.  He is young and eager.
Host Ouit_CO says:
$ COM:Pharaoh: CO: I have REQUESTED that we be notified of any launch of your shuttleship should it wish to return.... what is hostile in THAT?!
CMO_Balena says:
@CTO: Scanning sir standby by
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM:Ouit:  There is no hostility and I have informed you of their intention of returning to the ship with their findings.
CIV_S`sath says:
OPS: I don't think the shuttle is in danger sir.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Sighs softly and shakes his head, knowing that conflict was going to erupt at any moment.::
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM:Ouit:  Shall I inform them that they have clearance to return?
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::checks navigational sensors, sees a very crowded sky around the Pharaoh::
CIV_S`sath says:
::feels relieved that the shuttle will be able to return::
CIV_S`sath says:
::scans Ouit vessels::
CMO_Balena says:
@CTO: Well only half their ships are in orbit sir. Scanning for the rest
Host Ouit_CO says:
$ COM:Pharaoh: CO: We now request the five you have in custody to a trail to ascertain their role in the matter of the deaths of officers in the Ouit fleet. It is our law that their MUST be an investigation and trial. Our YOU wishing to violate OUR laws?
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: Don't stop for anything...take evasive manoeuvres if you have to.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::grins widely:: CTO:
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::grins widely:: CTO: Excellent.
CTO_Quchant says:
@::keeps an eye on the power levels and transfers all available shuttle power to the engines, shields, SIF, IDF and weapons...in that order::
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM:Ouit:  I assure you there will be an investigation Captain.  Now, about my shuttle returning?
CMO_Balena says:
@CTO: Sir we have a problem. Looks like the rest of the fleet has surround the Pharaoh outside the solar ship ::send the coordinates to the FCO::
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: *have to*....not *want to*
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CMO: got it.
CTO_Quchant says:
@CMO: ok...well...we're small...we'll sneak by and I'm sure the FCO here will treat this as a challenge to get us through unscathed
Host Ouit_CO says:
$ COM:Pharaoh: CO: Very well... if you see it that way... I shall permit your officers to return... as a sign of good faith. I shall expect the return.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CTO: Oh I'm thinking we are going to have to... Not to worry, I'll get us home smooth as glass.
CTO_Quchant says:
@CTO: Glass isn't smooth at the molecular level....
CIV_S`sath says:
CO: Captain we aren't going to hand over innocent people are we.
CMO_Balena says:
@CTO: Well sir if we lower our power output we would be less detectable
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM:Ouit:  And we will investigate your charges.  In good faith, of course.
Host CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Signal the shuttle of it's safe passage.
CTO_Quchant says:
@CMO: Already on that....I'll start lowering the power to everything we don't need..starting with life support...and replicator power
OPS_Sanford says:
::Is listening in on the conversation between the Ouit and the Captain.::  CO:  Yes Captain.  ::Turns in his seat a bit and presses a few buttons on his console.::  *Scarab*:  Pharaoh to Shuttlecraft, you are cleared to approach the ship.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::flash updates the nav. way points, to steer clear of most of the fleet:: COM: Pharaoh: Pharaoh, this is the Scarab. acknowledged.
CTO_Quchant says:
@*OPS* Acknowledged
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::manoeuvres the shuttle towards the Pharaoh, but keeps ready to pitch and roll if the fleet even twitches.::
Host Ouit_CO says:
$ COM:Pharaoh: CO: You shuttleship will have safe passage. We request the transport of the five to this vessel... please.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::links up the Scarab flight computer with the Pharaoh.:: COM. Pharaoh: Pharaoh, Scarab. Flight computers are synched. Ready for docking.
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: No scratching the paint work ok
OPS_Sanford says:
::Checks the sensors and has the Scarab brought into the shuttlebay.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CTO: Hah! Its already scratched.
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: It is?...well...I'm sure you'll be able to buff them all out
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CTO: Oh yeah, I think the CEO has some wax, somewhere in engineering.
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: Good.  enjoy.
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM:Ouit:  You are asking me to violate Federation laws now.  I said we would investigate your charges.  You are welcome to have yourself and 2 of your officers beam over here for the investigation.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::monitors the docking sequence as it proceeds by computer control::
Host Ouit_CO says:
$ ::pounds fist on console:: COM:Pharaoh: CO:  ::takes a deep breath and pauses::  Then..........  I..... accept the terms  ::closes channel::
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: takes a deep breath :: All:  Well, that went ....well.
CIV_S`sath says:
CO: Good job Captain
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: lifts her eyebrow at the CIV :: CIV:  Thank you.
CTO_Quchant says:
::gets out of the seat and opens the shuttle door::
CMO_Balena says:
::waits for the door to open::
CTO_Quchant says:
FCO/CMO: Stations...let's make sure the pharaoh doesn't get scratched either
FCO_Hawkes says:
::starts running the post flight procedures::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Offers the Captain a soft smile, knowing that he has stepped over the line one time too many in the span of hours.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
CTO: Be right there sir.
CMO_Balena says:
:CTO: Aye sir
CTO_Quchant says:
::heads towards the shuttlebay exit and up to the bridge::
CMO_Balena says:
::exits the ship and heads back to sickbay::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::satisfied that the shuttle has safely powered down and is resting in stand-by mode, gets up and exits the shuttle, stepping over to a deck hand who has started maintenance on the shuttle::
CTO_Quchant says:
::uses a padd to log the FCO's need to buff the scratches from the shuttle::
CTO_Quchant says:
::enters the bridge::
FCO_Hawkes says:
Deck Hand: Run a diagnostic on the port lateral thruster quad, its not firing quite right. ::smiles, then carries on out of the shuttle bay::
CIV_S`sath says:
::notices CTO and heads over to tactical 2::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::enters a TL:: TL: Bridge.
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: turns to the CTO :: CTO:  Well, what's going in down there?
CTO_Quchant says:
CO: Well...as far as I can tell...everything is on the up and up.  However the President's Federation Membership request was a little suspicious when it was followed in the same breath by a request for us to remove the blockade
CMO_Balena says:
::steps into sickbay and sees the XO:: XO: Sir what’s wrong?
Host CO_Sacul says:
CTO:  You did tell him it's not quite that simple didn't you?
CTO_Quchant says:
CO: You bet....
FCO_Hawkes says:
::enters the bridge, and moves over to the helm, relieving the duty FCO. Updates the helm settings, and checks nav. sensors, marking all vessels within range::
CTO_Quchant says:
CO: Especially when they are in the middle of a potential civil war situation
CIV_S`sath says:
::looks a bit hostile at the new FCO::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Makes certain that the appropriate teams are sent to check up on the Scarab.::
Host CO_Sacul says:
CTO:  Meanwhile, we have a pissed off Ouit up here wanting the heads of the 5 Dozarian's we have on board.
CMO_Balena says:
::moves over to the XO and grabs a medical tricorder::
CTO_Quchant says:
CO: Quiet day then
FCO_Hawkes says:
::checks status of propulsion systems, eyes catch a glimpse of the CIV's slightly angered face::
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: chuckles and looks over at the CIV :: CIV:  Something wrong Mister S'sath?
CIV_S`sath says:
::lies:: CO: Nothing wrong at all Captain.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::looks at the CO, then the CIV, then returns to his duty::
CIV_S`sath says:
::returns to calibrating weapons::
CMO_Balena says:
::starts to run a scan on the XO::
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: let's it go, knowing that the CIV seemed a bit tense for a moment ::
Host CO_Sacul says:
CTO:  The Ouit Captain and 2 of his officers are coming over to "sit in" on our questioning of the Dozarians on charges of terrorism.
CTO_Quchant says:
::runs prelim scans at the tactical station running a few simulations of what could happen if things go pear shaped::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Starts coordinating some minor repairs from the Bridge.::
CIV_S`sath says:
CO: I could interrogate the Dozarians Captain.
Host Ouit_CO says:
ACTION: A shuttle type vessel detaches itself from the Ouit vessel and begins a course directly for the Pharaoh
CTO_Quchant says:
::notices the new blip on the tactical sensors::
Host CO_Sacul says:
CIV:  Commander Quchant will be in charge, but, I want you there too.  Your insight will be invaluable.
CTO_Quchant says:
CO: A vessel has detached itself from the Ouit vessel and is heading in our direction.  It's configuration says it's a shuttlecraft
CIV_S`sath says:
CO: Yes Captain.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::confirms the Pharaoh is set at "station keeping"::
Host CO_Sacul says:
CTO:  What???
CTO_Quchant says:
CO: A shuttle from the Ouit is heading our way
Host CO_Sacul says:
CTO:  I didn't agree to that!!!  Khest!!
Host CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Contact that shuttle.
CTO_Quchant says:
::raises an eyebrow at the expletive::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods and opens a channel to the Ouit Shuttle.::  CO:  Channel open Captain.
Host CO_Sacul says:
CTO:  Make sure we have security down there....I don't want any surprises.
CTO_Quchant says:
CO: Aye
CTO_Quchant says:
CIV: S'sath..you're with me
CTO_Quchant says:
::leaves the bridge::
CIV_S`sath says:
::Follows the CTO::
Host Ouit_CO says:
$ COM:Pharaoh: CO:  We are on route and expect to dock in ::looks at console:: 6 minutes.... prepare to receive us.
CTO_Quchant says:
*Security*: Security team 1 to the shuttlebay.  Meet me and Mr. S'Sath outside the doors
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM: Ouit: CO:  We have you on sensors and will route the coordinates to you.  We could have beamed  you over.
CIV_S`sath says:
CTO: I hope we clear what is going on soon sir.
CTO_Quchant says:
::heads down to the shuttlebay::
Host Ouit_CO says:
$ COM:Pharaoh: CO:  I........  find your procedure of transporting...............  nauseating.... we will arrive in 5 minutes. Out.
CTO_Quchant says:
CIV: One way or another it will all come out in the wash
CTO_Quchant says:
CIV: Phasers on heavy stun...do *not* shoot under any circumstances unless we are fired upon first...is that clear
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: tapps her com badge :: *CMO*  How is Commander Santiago?
CIV_S`sath says:
::sets phasers on stun::
CTO_Quchant says:
::gets to the shuttlebay doors fairly quickly and gives the security team the same order::
Host Ouit_CO says:
ACTION: 2 Dozarian ships launch from the planet's surface.
CTO_Quchant says:
Team/Civ: Act like an honour guard unless things get hairy ok?
FCO_Hawkes says:
::looks at nav. monitors, picking up two contracts coming up from the planet:: CO: Captain, reading two contacts coming from the planet, Dozarian configuration.
CIV_S`sath says:
CTO: Understood sir.
Host Ouit_CO says:
ACTION: The remaining ships in orbit of Dozaria converge on the 2 vessels.
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: looks :: FCO:  Those idiots!!
Host Ouit_CO says:
ACTION: The vessel around the Pharaoh remain around the Pharaoh.
Host CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Warn those Dozarian craft to go back!
CMO_Balena says:
::injects the XO to give her something to sleep::
FCO_Hawkes says:
CO: Ouit vessels are moving to intercept.
CMO_Balena says:
::exits sickbay and heads for the bridge::
Host CO_Sacul says:
All: Khest!  :: stands for her chair knowing there isn't a thing she can do about it ::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods.::  COM: Dozarian Ships:  Dozarian Ships, this is the Pharaoh, please remain in orbit of your planet until further notice.
CTO_Quchant says:
::enters the shuttlebay and directs the security team to line the walls...in a defensive like honour guard::
Host Ouit_CO says:
ACTION: The Dozarian vessels zig zag threw the Ouit vessels in orbit in such manoeuvres one gets nauseated just watching.
CMO_Balena says:
::steps onto the bridge and moves over to the science station::
Host CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Tell them to go back to their planet!!!
FCO_Hawkes says:
::watching the nav. sensor feed:: Self: Wow!
Host Ouit_CO says:
ACTION: The Ouit shuttlecraft stops its forward momentum.
CIV_S`sath says:
::lines up::
Host CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  And get that idiot President of theirs on the com.
CTO_Quchant says:
*Bridge*: How soon until the Ouit shuttle...we're ready down here
Host Ouit_CO says:
ACTION: The Ouit vessel has not docked and reverses course back to its "mother" ship.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Alerts the Dozarian Ships to return to the planet and then attempts to open up a communications channel to the Dozarian President.::
Host CO_Sacul says:
*CTO*  They should be there any moment.
Host Ouit_CO says:
ACTION: The Dozarian vessels are on a direct course for the Pharaoh.
Host Ouit_CO says:
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