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Diplomatic Mission on SB, ATTN CNS

Posted Aug. 13, 2021, 3:21 a.m. by Gamemaster Kenson Koh (Gamemaster) (Kenson Koh)

Posted by Captain Sidney Parker (Commanding Officer) in Diplomatic Mission on SB, ATTN CNS

Posted by Gamemaster Kenson Koh (Gamemaster) in Diplomatic Mission on SB, ATTN CNS

Posted by Captain Sidney Parker (Commanding Officer) in Diplomatic Mission on SB, ATTN CNS
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The whole group moved to one end of the room they were at and the walls opened to reveal a section where there was a containment field to keep the Tholians comfortable in their higher temperatures whilst still being able to beam out if they wanted to.

“My apologies for the way the room is arranged. We did not have the luxury of time to set up something more open to discussion,” said the Commandant.

“There is no need for apologies. You have protected the Tholians from the Breen and your willingness to help is not unappreciated,” replied one of the Tholians. “I am called Kikgene and with me are Yilian, Chii’er and Zolare.”

GM

“I am Captain Parker of the USS Olinski.” Sid opened. He was not the lead as a non diplomat but he was the one who saved them from the Breen and that carried weight with the Tholians.

Parker CO

“Ah yesss,” replied Kikgene, turning towards Parker, “you are the commander of the ship that saved our ship Torak. Our thanks to your efforts.” Then turning to the rest of the ambassadors, he said, “I regret that our failure to keep the Torak safe had led to the hostilities between the Breen and the Federation. We can provide aid to the conflict but we cannot enter into this war directly. That would mean that we are taking sides, and this would be the first time we would be doing so.”

GM

“With respect its the other way around. Its your war not ours. I am sure the Breen would be happy to not tangle with the Federation if we kindly bowed out.” The Captain responded even though he knew it was not his place to do so.

Parker CO

“In a technical sense, that is true,” admitted Kikgene. “Their invasion of our territory is an act of war. We did not confront them with that technicality. Thus, we are not formally at war with the Breen. However, the Breen have formally declared war with the Federation. Yes, it started with us, but you cannot deny that it is your war. As we were involved with the reasons that war have been formally declared at the Federation, we have come here to offer our aid.”

GM

“Am I mistaken but I have not heard a declaration made.” Parker said looking around the room.

If that was the case he needed to leave this meeting and put his fleet into action.

Parker CO

Valerie Lee turned to the Olinski’s CO, “The Federation had a message from the Breen Confederacy and there was a log of the communications between you and the Breen ships when you were rescuing the Cardassian ship. The Breen have used it as proof that the Federation has declared war on Breen. While we have compared the communications log on our own, the Federation have protested that there was justification for your action. However, the Breen do not see it that way. To them, the Federation had declared war and they are responding to that.”

“The Federation had not publicised that exchanged but simply announced that the Breen and the Federation was now formally at war. This was because the Federation still does not know what the Breen are after. The Breen are using this as an excuse to attack the Federation … Why? That is what we do not know now,” said Samil Bix.

“Perhaps,” said Roxanne Ahni (Betaed) as she turned to the Tholians, “our Tholian guests here might be able to shed some light.”

GM

The Captain was very much wanting to get up and go to the Olinski to take charge of the war effort. However knowing what this was all about was even more important right now. Anyway he had them deployed in a defensive position around the SB which was very strong with the fighters out on point. If the Breen came to attack their losses would be heavy attacking a strong defensive position. Then The Captain would launch a counter offensive. He did not like the thought of war but he as well prepared to fight an initial engagement.

Parker CO

The Federation diplomats turned to the Tholians.

“You would have surmised that the ship just outside this starbase is a new ship developed by Tholia. We would not pretend that it was an original idea. We have observed that the Federation also have large ships that carry smaller attack ships. We developed the ship you see now which can carry web spinners to any place with great speed. No doubt the Breen would like to know what the ship is like.”

GM

“Enough to engage you the way they did and not run when the Federation showed up?” The Captain said and asked all at the same time. “No there must be more to it. Not even the Breen would risk all out war with the Federation, which they will lose, unless the prize was much higher. Is there something else we are missing? Perhaps not being told?”

Parker CO

It was difficult to see if the Tholians flinched with that remark but it was evident that the Betazoids discovered something. Roxanne Ahni whispered something to Ambassador Lee.

“General Kikgene,” Ambassador Lee said, “I realise that the Tholians place a high value on privacy and non-intrusion into their space. Thus, the Torak is one that defends the privacy of Tholia. However, if the Breen were to get their hands on it, could it become an offensive weapon? Would it become a ship that would make not only an invasion of the Federation possible, but also successful?”

Kikgene was still for a few moments and his companions were visibly agitated. Finally, he said, “I see what you are implying. However, it would not be easy to operate the Torak if one is not a Tholian.”

GM

IC: Sid judged the distance. He would need to get the fleet in position soon. That meant at top safe warp they would need to be leaving in a few hours. Whatever was going to be said needed to be said.

“Gentlemen. I need to get my Fleet to the Outpost on the border as that is where the Breen will need to travel though if they planned on striking the Federation. I only have a few hours before I need to depart. I need more to work with. Will the Tholians engage the Breen with us in a strike force that will send a clear message that they want no part of a war or aggression against either of our governments? I am willing to tell the Breen sorry for the interruption. and let you guys have at it.” Sid asked point blank.

He knew the Tholians did not like to make alliances but he was more than willing to lose a little face and let the Breen go to war with the Tholians if they wanted too. He also knew this would put the Tholians in a position where they had to make a decision. Maybe he was not going to make his diplomatic partners very happy with the statement.

Parker CO

Kikgene turned and conferred with his companions before answering. “Federation, the Tholians do not join others in a war that we are not involved in directly. However, this war was a result of the Federation coming to the aid of our ship. We will fight outside the Breen border. If the Federation decides to enter into Breen territory, Tholia will not follow. We will help in the defence of the Federation but not involve ourselves an invasion of the Federation into Breen territory.”

“We understand that by getting involved in the defence, the Breen would also make the excuse of invading Tholia. That is why we request that you allow the Torak to return to Tholia,” he continued. “We will also need a force to defend our borders. The Tholians will send eight web spinner ships to aid the Federation.”

GM


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