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Main Sim - Vok III - Beaming Down

Posted Nov. 1, 2022, 10:52 a.m. by Gamemaster CockRoach (GM) (Robert Archer)

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The room before the team had a well crafted and lit fire place, using natural wood and fuel it seems with a carefully constructed and hidden ventilation that kept any smoke free of the room and contained any fire hazard. An array of white and tan couches and chairs all well tailored and cared for were around the room as well and a series of tables held waiting to be filled glasses of any kind of drink. A large bowel of fruit was also present on one side table both with local Earth types and probably locally grown native fruit. A soft background echo of orchestral music was also present to their ears. Going off the direction of the sounds they were coming through carefully hidden and crafted speakers around the room, probably either recorded or being live played somewhere else in the building or colony. “..Tell Merchant Lord Stiles that I will be signing off on his trade requests by the deadline. All variables must be considered and I will not be pressured by one of his lower standing to complete such an agreement before I have weighed such actions..” he said. After saying such the butler bowed then left when indicated. Stevens meanwhile went over to a nearby shelf taking down a small box and taking out what seemed some kind of smoke pipe.

Steven’s wife meanwhile turned with an elegant grace, “..You must forgive my husband, duties of state are ever present on his mind as you can imagine. Vok III’s mercantile fleets and defense fleets are a strong element to balance with current situations around all three colonies. Please, sit and relax yourselves. The servers will be by shortly as you heard to take your drink or food requests. In the meantime until he calms himself is there anything I can answer for you that you may wish to inquire about?” she asked.

Marcus sat forward in his seat slightly, “Are you nervous about the results of the trade negotiations Lady Stevens?” Anders didn’t want to probe too much into the personal lives of the trading lords of Vok III, but wanted to work out what the aims were of these traders.

-Lieutenant Junior Grade Marcus Anders: Chief of Security-

”..It is…a complex discussion for my husband..” Victoria said casting a glance in his direction where he was downing another shot of some kind of drink and chewing thoughtfully on some kind of alien like apple fruit. “..my husband has to balance his own desires with those of the colony and its citizens. But too many in other arenas of political power are vying for his attentions or to follow their wishes. He truly does mean well for our citizens under our charge, and our own family and those among his advisors. But…” She got interrupted.

”..Enough my wife. You paint a clear enough picture for now to the Starfleeters. Such business is not their concern for the time being as it does not impact why they are here..” Stevens had evidently had keener hearing then most probably gave him credit for, a thing he probably used to his advantage. Coming back over now seeming of a cooler mind and attitude he took his seat in one of the plush chairs by the old time like fire place. “..Now then, I am given to understand you all are here to deal with our usual psychological and physical evaluations as colonial leadership. As well from what I have been told by your superiors ‘made available to help with any other local concerns we may have’. Is this correct?” he asked.

“Within reason of course,” Anders said, trying to keep the Prime Directive in mind.

-Lieutenant Junior Grade Marcus Anders: Chief of Security-

Given the Prime Directive only applied to non-Federation member worlds or more primitive societies, and these colonies were a part of the Federation even if distantly in scope and would prefer being separate if they could be if not for the troubles with Orions, they were still bound by Federation laws and such. So the Directive would not really apply here.

Roman shot Anders a look, and then offered a more polite nod to the colony leader. “Yes, my lord. The Federation does try to take care of its colonies. If we are able, we would be glad to assist in any local concerns. As for your evaluations, my medical officers,” he gestured to Yarwood and Avarak, “will take care of them. It should not take long at all.”

~ Cmdr Alden, XO/CSO

Nodding a bit to Alden, “..That is good to hear then. There are a few things my various advising groups could use extra help on. But we can cover that once we are done here..” he said taking a sip of his drink to indicate for them to continue.

Anders backed off at Alden’s glare, but kept a wary eye on Lord Stevens nonetheless.

-Lieutenant Junior Grade Marcus Anders: Chief of Security-

“Well, before we begin the evals, I would to ask you a few questions about the possibility that a change had occurred in your society, from a medical perspective”, said Alwyn. “Like, have you witnessed the growth of an unprecedented disease or some kind of natural mutations in your newborns ?”

Lieutenant Alwyn Yarwood - CMO

”..Diseases? No, none at all. Beyond the basic flu or cold or such most more serious diseases are no more evident then anywhere else I am sure and are more then within our ability to handle. As for natural mutations in new borns? No no natural or unnatural mutations are being reported..” He said.

“Following on from that,” Anders added quickly, “Have you noticed any frequent breaches of Security in recent weeks? Anything overtly out of the ordinary?”

-Lieutenant Junior Grade Marcus Anders: Chief of Security-

This made Stevens ponder and think for a moment, “..Hmm, there has been a few reports from my security advisor noting some increase in petty crimes in some districts related to various small business finances and such. It began about four months or so ago when it came to his notice and then mine. As for anything else security related that might be out of the ordinary? Only big thing there is currently in the past two or so weeks the native Okid wildlife has been more.....feisty in either attacking smaller public groups out in the more rural or wild areas of the colony on Vok III. Our nature and wildlife rangers are currently investigating but they believe it is so far only related to an unexpected shift in their normal mating times and migration patterns. As these attacked groups were in places people often vacation on camping trips or such not normally done at this time or in places we are making careful inroads to expand colonial needs within the wilder regions..” He said.

GM CockRoach


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