Same Cats, More Juggling, part 4

Posted on Mon Sep 27th, 2010 @ 10:21am by Commodore Samantha York & Colonel Damon Raine & Lieutenant Kaj Mikkola & Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan & Lieutenant JG Erin Tal & Lieutenant JG Nava & Lieutenant Lorne Jaxara

1,041 words; about a 5 minute read

Mission: Peace, or Something Like It
Location: Council Chamber, New Paris, Turkana IV
Timeline: 0900

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[OLD]

Teenan shook his head. "For everthing that has happened in the past between the Coallition and Alliance, I trust Lumiya far more than I trust you Xon. Nothing about the Union sits well with me and certainly nothing about these proceedings."

[NEW]

Sam stood and looked at the three faction leaders. "The Federation left Turkana IV because we were told to leave. This isn't our world. We had a colony here to work with the planetary government. We were not going to take your planet by force." She made eye contact with each of the three. "The last time you asked to join the Federation, you sent two assassins to Pacifica. Do you blame us for staying away until now?"

"No one ever accepted responsibility for those assassins and it is likely because they never came from here." The Grand Marshal growled. "Plenty of star systems would benefit from us no longer being in the trade route, it was just easier to blame a destabilised planet. Can I blame you for staying away? No." He leaned in over the table and spoke darkly "But I can certainly blame you for comming back."

Sam smiled. If bringing peace to the planet meant being the bad guy, so be it. "Go right ahead. It won't make me leave, however."

Teenan shook his head "Just like the Union. You preach non involvement and yet you insinuate yourselves in our affairs."

'I was invited, just like you were. And, except for this meeting, I haven't insinuated myself anywhere." She gave him a friendly, pleasant smile, just to irritate him.

"As it has been pointed out you were invited here by the Union which I might add is a very minor faction here on Turkana IV." Lumiya stated in a very calm manner as she turned her attention to Commander York. "Neither the Alliance or the Coalition had a say in the matter. That is not alright by any means but what is done is done and you are here."

Lumiya shifted gently in her seat finding a more comfortable position. "Commander, I have a question for you. If both myself and Grand Marshal Teenan asked you to gather your people and leave this planet and system would you comply with our wishes?"

Sam considered her words carefully. "If you had both asked us to leave before we got here, we would most likely have stayed away. Once we got here, I would definitely have considered staying on the Calypso and simply monitoring the talks without participating or interfering. I do have to follow orders and I would have to report to Starfleet and get their approval before leaving."

She looked at the three. "We are going to stay here long enough to see these talks to their conclusion -- whatever that may be. We will abide by whatever you three decide on. We are here to observe and help if needed. We are not here to force Federation law on your planet.

Sam folded her arms across her chest, her expression becoming stern. "However, my ship was attacked by mercenaries last night. That means we aren't leaving this sector until that particular issue is resolved. We may leave this planet, but we will stay until we're sure those ships are gone."

"Of course." Teenan said, throwing his hands up in the air. "I wouldn't be surprised if you and the Union conspired together to have the mercenaries 'attack' your ship as an excuse to stay. Along those lines, since both Lumiya and I had not been apprised about your arrival, how would we be expected to turn you away before coming to the surface? The simple answer is that it would be impossible and you both knew that." He shifted his gaze between the Commander and Xon.

"These peace talks are looking more like a venue for the Union to placate the Federation, insinuating that they are the dominant government with everyones 'best interests' in mind. Soon they will have Starfleet claiming that the Coalition and Alliance aren't recognisable factions and declare us rebels."

He stood from his chair and gathered his few pages of notes detailing the hard line demands as well as potential concessions the Coalition was willing to make. "I refuse to take part in this charade. These talks have been nothing but a waste of my time."

He looked to Lumiya "You may wish to stay here and prattle on with them but I believe they will only accept peace on their terms and their terms alone."

Sam watched him. He was wrong, but there was nothing she could say that would change his mind. She hoped there would be time for her to prove him wrong. She looked at the other two. "We can't continue peace talks without all of you present. We'll be around for a few days. Let me know if you wish to continue the talks." She signaled to the others and stood. "I'm sorry for the way things have turned out. I'd really hoped you could reach an accord."

The lights flickered, and went dark, and several voices began yelling, as darkly-clad individuals entered the room.

An intoxicating gas began to fill, almost instantly, as several knock-out gas grenades were thrown into the room.

"Don't hurt Lumiya." One of them said.

"Grab the Betazoid, and that idiot Grand Marshall!" A second noted.

A third, from the doorway the Grand Marshall had just left through, yelled "I've got him. Let's get out."

And within seconds, it was over. Unconscious bodies were hauled off in the form of Commander York, and the Grand Marshall.

"Lumiya is fine. Let's go." The first said.

And then they were gone. The lights remained off, and the gas only had about a 5-10 minute effect to it.

For the next few minutes, the room was eerily quiet...


OFF

Commander Samantha York
Commanding Officer

Lt Jg Nava
Chief Diplomatic Officer

Major Damon Raine
Marine CO

Lieutenant JG Erin Tal
Chief Counselor

Lieutenant Dalon Tovan
Chief Operations Officer

Xon (NPCd by Kaj)
Union Leader

Lumiya Onasi (NPCd by Alen)
Alliance Leader

Grand Marshal Teenan Varik (NPCd by Cole)
Coalition Leader

Gloriana Vak (NPCd by Sam)
Assistant to the Planetary Government

 

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