01 Oh God, What a mess

01 Oh God, What a mess ~ SB Haven
05-04-2009, 06:41 AM
[Type 9 Shuttle Serious]
[The Gauntlet, near SB Haven]
Prudence was reading a PADD. She had so much to learn, so much to understand. The pilot was bringing the
shuttle to her new command, a Starbase. She reached up and fingered the new pip on her collar, she was still
excited about getting the promotion, but not sure if she was really ready for the new command, it was so big.
An alarm went off in the cockpit, something was approaching, or many somethings. "I am activating shields, Ma'am,
and calling the Starbase." The pilot called back to her. "It's two fleets, and they are approaching with weapons hot."
Prudence came in and sat down at the co-pilot seat, looking over the instruments she saw another contact
approaching, a Defiant Class ship, the USS Indefatigable. The comm clicked open, "Shuttle craft Serious, this is the
Indy, hold your course and speed we will meet you and escort you in."
Prudence keyed open the comm, "Indy, thank-you, what is going on?"
The voice over the comm replied, "They are just checking which has the bigger stones this week. Hold on and keep
your shields at full power, they test themselves on third party ships first."
The shuttle shuttered from a glancing blow, but before the two war parties could come into closer range or make
better practice the Indy was there to shield them. The starfield was alive with the cross fire of energy weapons and
explosions of missiles.
They arrived at Starbase Haven, even though Prudence didn't get to do a slow fly by to look over her new
command, she could see that it was in a bad way. The PADD said almost one thousand under compliment, the
whole command crew killed, and the Marine compliment, including it's leaders decimated when the ship they were
on was destroyed. Currently the Starbase had only one attached ship, the Defiant Class USS Indefatigable, an
Intrepid class ship called Rainmaker was coming also, she was part of the SCE division. There was mention of a
Sovereign class ship also being attached but nothing firm yet.
Once the shuttle set down, Prudence stepped out and was met by a Lt. "Welcome Aboard Captain. I am Lt.
Whezzle, the acting Commanding Officer of Haven."
Prudence looked the young man over, "take me to the OPS Deck." She told him.
"It's... um, still vented to space, we are using the emergency control deck still. That is in Engineering." He looked
her up and down, "Engineering is a bit of a mess right now..."
A very hard look came over Prudence's face. "I was an Engineer during the war, I have seen the Engineering deck
in a mess before, take me to it now."
As they were in the turbolift Prudence asked, "while we were being escorted in, the Indefatigable fired four times
with reduced power. What are the standing orders about the local fighting and our interaction?"
The Lt. was on pins and needles at that point, he had disappointed this Captain already somehow, he had not
figured out how yet so he was on guard to not get on her bad side again. "Starfleet gave orders that we were not to
interfere with the three races' war, lest the Federation would become the fourth side to this fight. The Indy could
have laid waste to the whole battle group then the other side's group in a very short time, their technology is about
a hundred years behind ours, and they won't stop fighting long enough to advance."
Prudence nodded, "yes, I understand. How did the OPS deck become vented to space?"
The young Lt. shrugged, "a serious of accidents. The Xoanon and Mordee were chucking spears at each other
when an Ion storm washed over the area, one of the Xoanon ships, hit harder then usual was damaged and blind
turning on us. Fired everything it had at one point in the shields then hit it dead on. We were three quarters blind
ourselves at that point from the Ion storm and the weapons backwash, and our point defense targeting system was
off line for repairs. We lost OPS but not much else and never even felt it in the lower decks."
"Chucking spears?" Prudence's eyebrow rose.
"Sorry Ma'am, that was what the Captain called it, he had came from Australia, and told one night about the
Aboriginal wars. Where the fighters would line up in two lines facing each other, then they would call each other
names, slap their buttocks, then each of them would throw their spear. Which ever side had the least amount of

hurt people was the winner. That is about the way the Meetaves, Xoanon and Mordee fight. They have a limited
exchange then go their separate ways, and the group with the lease damage win... this week."
She looked sideways at this Lt. she had one more question for him. "And what steps have been taken to ensure
that an accident like that ship hitting the station won't happen again?"
The Lt. shrugged, "we have been making repairs and waiting for a new command staff to arrive to make decisions
like that."
Prudence made a mental note against his record for the lack of initiative. Her face was now hard and didn't
encourage any further conversation.
They made their way through the Engineering to the Emergency OPS room, where Prudence slipped her PADD
into a reader slot and told the computer. "As of this Stardate, I Captain Prudence Williams, am now in command of
Starbase 36, and all ships attached."
The computer read over the orders then acknowledged them. So that was it, she was now in command. Now came
the harder part, doing instead of just thinking...
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05-04-2009, 11:26 AM
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The bar was once again a mess from the fighting between the Meetaves, Xoanon, and Mordee people. They had
hit the Starbase, again. Leena pulled her knife from it's sheath and threw it at the dartboard on the wall splitting it in
half. This was her way of getting out the frustration that lived inside her always. She walked across the room and
pulled it out of the wall and returned it to the sheath that was strapped to her thigh.
It had been five months since the death of the old man who left the bar to her. It puzzles her still that someone
would do an act of...dare she think...kindness? He had given her the job of tending bar and taught her all that he
knew of it. Only five years ago she had come to Haven as a stow away. She was glad to be here, away from the
fighting between her peoples. Five years she worked for the old man. Leena hadn't treated him nicely, but then
again her attitude was get them before they get you. She never trusted him just as she trusts no one. The only one
she trusts is herself. One thing Leena does know is she will honor him by doing her very best to take care of the bar
he left to her.
Leena brought her thoughts back to the now and began cleaning up the mess. She wondered what kind of new
crew would be coming to help Haven this time. Well, she wouldn't like them either, this much she knew.
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05-09-2009, 09:32 AM
Re: 01 Oh God, What a mess
[Shuttle Rusty]
Kate, sitting in the pilot's chair, her feet on the console, had her eyes closed, as the runabout was flying on
automatic. The shuttle's destination was SB Haven and they almost arrived. The shuttle itself, was hardly the name
of a shuttle worthy. But seeing she hadn't been able to find any Starship heading towards the Starbase, Kate had
decided to buy a shuttle at some junkyard instead. If those high placed
people of Starfleet were thinking she would crawl on her knees to give her a ride they had been mistaken. It were
those same high placed
people in the first place that had send her to this deserted place in the first place. She knew she was being
punished for hitting an admiral and that was the only reason, she was ordered to transfer to this Starbase. Still the
guy had it coming, knowing what he was responsible for, she felt no regret of hitting him in the first place. Treat
someone with respect and you'll earn that respect back, treat someone as a jerk, don't be surprised you're treated
like a jerk too. That was her only defense and she kept with that saying. Admiral or no admiral.

Kate smirked at the thought, the name of the Starbase certainly didn't make it feel like a punishment. Still she didn't
know what was out
there or what she could expect. Things had all happened so fast, that she hardly had the time to prepare. The only
thing she knew was that she should report to a captain named Prudence Williams. Another strange name. The only
downside so far that Kate could think of that she wouldn't be traveling through space anymore. Which was another
reason, she had actually bought the shuttle. It would give her some freedom and she could use it on her spare time
to head out into space afteral. Of course in order to do that, the shuttle she now appropriately named Rusty would
need a refit, a big overhaul. With some luck she'd be able to find some engineer who'd be willing to give her a hand.
And if not, she'd do it on her own. It didn't seem like she'd be moving away from the station soon.
"One hour before we reach our destination," came the computer's voice. Kate opened her eyes, the viewscreen
already showed the station. Kate observed it as the minutes passed. She frowned as the shuttle came closer and
closer, the station looked damaged. It seemed the name Haven wasn't such a safe place afteral. Sitting up, she
switched back to manual control and picked up speed a bit. After sending a message to the station with the
shuttle's registry number and who was on board, she did a quick flight around the station and let the shuttle's
sensors do their work.
She then pressed a button on the console, "This is commander Mevynn on the shuttle Rusty, requesting permission
to land in the shuttlebay." Kate grinned a little when she mentioned the name of the shuttle, compared with the
station itself, the shuttle wasn't that bad out of shape.
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05-10-2009, 06:00 AM
Re: 01 Oh God, What a mess
ON
[Bridge of the Pareg: At Starbase Haven’s perimeter: 0340 Federation Standard Time]
The silent cruiser sat there at the far edge of Starbase 63’s perimeter or better known as Starbase Haven to those
in this particular region of space. The angles on the hull and the sleek profile lent itself to the vessel’s image, a
predator. The cruiser bristled with disruptor ports, and potentially more, emphasizing its purpose as clear as a
supernova. The vessel was a warship, a true testament to Cardassian ingenuity and the values it upheld. The
Pareg had arrived at the edge of Starbase 63’s perimeter only a short while ago, and came to a dead stop just
within hailing distance. It waited, with its weapons armed and its shields raised as its course had taken it into a
contested region of space. This particular region it found itself in was contested by three non-Federation races,
races that might give the Federation a challenge. It was a chance for the Union to prove it could still aid the
Federation and it no longer considered them its enemies. It could ill afford to have enemies as the Federation in its
current state, and with a new democratic and civilian government in power the alliance between the two would
remain.
The Pareg, a Keldon class Heavy Cruiser with the additional fins and modules unique to the class, was a sight to
behold. Even while the Cardassian Union was in a time of untold reconstruction, the Keldon class along with its
parent ships the Galor class cruisers were proud...effective reminders of what the Union had once been. The
Pareg’s crew had opted to hide the running lights in favor of the element of surprise, not for the starbase. The
element of surprise was for any of the three non-Federation races that thought the ship a fine challenge or pirates.
The Pareg’s cloaking device had been activated before they had arrived in the sector, which meant the ship truly
was invisible. It wouldn’t make any sense to have the ship destroyed before it reached its destination and Aries had
felt the cloaking device would keep the Meetaves, Xoanon and Mordee from attacking his ship. His crew wasn’t
afraid of fighting back, but they were here on the Federation’s behalf and it would be unprofessional to start a war
on the first day of the job.
Reclining back in the central chair on the bridge, its steel frame was felt through the cushions and it only served an
equal purpose. Its purpose was to emphasize the difference of serving officers and the one who commanded the
ship. The bridge had been left spartan in its design, following the tradition of the Central Command. Six free
standing consoles littered the bridge, their sharp angles an effective reminder to those who might trip or stub their
toes. While those stations were manned, the bridge of the warship was oddly quiet.
“Open hailing frequencies and inform the starbase of our arrival,” Gul Aries Kevron, a veteran Cardassian of many
campaigns and even greater loss, ordered. The main viewscreen stared back at him, lifeless and gave a view of the
starbase from a distance. It was now a waiting game, to see if they would be welcomed to the starbase or turned

away. He had his orders and prayed the commander of the starbase would not force them to repeat the long
journey across Federation space. The temperature on the ship had been lowered several times to accommodate
Starfleet search teams and routine security patrols. As it were, the bulkheads would no doubt have to be scrubbed
hard to get the smell out. The Cardassian race had always been xenophobic to a degree, and though it was up to
the Gul to play host to any guests aboard, a Cardassian treated their ship as their home.
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05-10-2009, 07:12 AM
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Originally posted by Kevron
ON
[Bridge of the Pareg: At Starbase Haven’s perimeter: 0340 Federation Standard Time]
The silent cruiser sat there at the far edge of Starbase 63’s perimeter or better known as Starbase Haven to those
in this particular region of space. The angles on the hull and the sleek profile lent itself to the vessel’s image, a
predator. The cruiser bristled with disruptor ports, and potentially more, emphasizing its purpose as clear as a
supernova. The vessel was a warship, a true testament to Cardassian ingenuity and the values it upheld. The
Pareg had arrived at the edge of Starbase 63’s perimeter only a short while ago, and came to a dead stop just
within hailing distance. It waited, with its weapons armed and its shields raised as its course had taken it into a
contested region of space. This particular region it found itself in was contested by three non-Federation races,
races that might give the Federation a challenge. It was a chance for the Union to prove it could still aid the
Federation and it no longer considered them its enemies. It could ill afford to have enemies as the Federation in its
current state, and with a new democratic and civilian government in power the alliance between the two would
remain.
The Pareg, a Keldon class Heavy Cruiser with the additional fins and modules unique to the class, was a sight to
behold. Even while the Cardassian Union was in a time of untold reconstruction, the Keldon class along with its
parent ships the Galor class cruisers were proud...effective reminders of what the Union had once been. The
Pareg’s crew had opted to hide the running lights in favor of the element of surprise, not for the starbase. The
element of surprise was for any of the three non-Federation races that thought the ship a fine challenge or pirates.
The Pareg’s cloaking device had been activated before they had arrived in the sector, which meant the ship truly
was invisible. It wouldn’t make any sense to have the ship destroyed before it reached its destination and Aries had
felt the cloaking device would keep the Meetaves, Xoanon and Mordee from attacking his ship. His crew wasn’t
afraid of fighting back, but they were here on the Federation’s behalf and it would be unprofessional to start a war
on the first day of the job.
Reclining back in the central chair on the bridge, its steel frame was felt through the cushions and it only served an
equal purpose. Its purpose was to emphasize the difference of serving officers and the one who commanded the
ship. The bridge had been left spartan in its design, following the tradition of the Central Command. Six free
standing consoles littered the bridge, their sharp angles an effective reminder to those who might trip or stub their
toes. While those stations were manned, the bridge of the warship was oddly quiet.
“Open hailing frequencies and inform the starbase of our arrival,” Gul Aries Kevron, a veteran Cardassian of many
campaigns and even greater loss, ordered. The main viewscreen stared back at him, lifeless and gave a view of the
starbase from a distance. It was now a waiting game, to see if they would be welcomed to the starbase or turned
away. He had his orders and prayed the commander of the starbase would not force them to repeat the long
journey across Federation space. The temperature on the ship had been lowered several times to accommodate
Starfleet search teams and routine security patrols. As it were, the bulkheads would no doubt have to be scrubbed
hard to get the smell out. The Cardassian race had always been xenophobic to a degree, and though it was up to
the Gul to play host to any guests aboard, a Cardassian treated their ship as their home.
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05-10-2009, 07:17 AM
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She then pressed a button on the console, "This is commander Mevynn on the shuttle Rusty, requesting permission
to land in the shuttlebay." Kate grinned a little when she mentioned the name of the shuttle, compared with the
station itself, the shuttle wasn't that bad out of shape.
The dockmaster blinked. "Rusty?" he said to himself then opened the channel, "Shuttle Rusty, you are clear to land
on shuttle bay twenty, slip five. The Captain is in emergency OPS and you are to meet her there."
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“Open hailing frequencies and inform the starbase of our arrival,” Gul Aries Kevron, a veteran Cardassian of many
campaigns and even greater loss, ordered.
That was to much for the Dockmaster to handle, he called across the room, "Captain! A Cardassian ship just hailed
us, they want us to know they are here. Our scanners tell us they are cloaked and on the edge of the system."
Prudence looked up from the board she had been using to review the Starbase data, without a thought she
announced, "Yellow Alert." Then she straighted up and said, "put him on screen." The main screen viewer changed
from the planet and stars it had been showing to the Cardasian ship that wanted to talk to them. "First day on the
job, my command a mess like this and now a Cardasian War Ship?" Prudence mumbled under her breath.
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05-10-2009, 07:35 AM
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Prudence looked up from the board she had been using to review the Starbase data, without a thought she
announced, "Yellow Alert." Then she straightened up and said, "put him on screen." The main screen viewer
changed from the planet and stars it had been showing to the Cardassian ship that wanted to talk to them. "First
day on the job, my command a mess like this and now a Cardassian War Ship?" Prudence mumbled under her
breath.
The main viewscreen flared to life with the image of what appeared to be a cramped command deck, or some other
auxiliary control room. A female officer in the command red of the Starfleet command division, or if he remembered
correctly, came into focus. He remembered the four gold pips on the color signified the commander of a ship or a
starbase.
“Gul Kevron, of the Second Order in command of the Pareg, at your service. Do we have permission to approach
the station? If it would not be a problem, I would like to beam over and speak with you? I have nothing to hide. If I
did, you would have certainly trained your weapons on us as you no doubt already have,” Aries replied, in a calm
and practiced tone. He didn’t like being reassigned to the middle of nowhere, in a back-water sector away from the
borders of Cardassian space, but orders were orders. Central Command had ordered them here and for the very
sake of his career, he could not or would not refuse them.
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05-10-2009, 08:13 AM
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Oh shit. Prudence thought to herself. A Cardasian battle cruiser and the Gul wants to talk to me in person...

"Approch to standard parked orbit, the Docking Master will send you a slip coordinates. Drop your cloaking device
and shields and beam aboard. Welcome to Federation Space."
She then turned to the young Lt. Whezzle, "scramble the Indefatigable, I want her to stand cover for that ship, none
of the... whom ever those three races are, (their names had slipped her mind) are to get near him while his shields
are down."
She looked around the emergency OPS deck, "Do we have Marines? Security?"
People looked at each other, "No Department Heads, Ma'am, but some personal still." One answered her.
Prudence indulged in a few choice blasphemy before ordering that some of them meet the Gul in the transporter
room and escort him here.
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“We will abide by protocol. Perag; out,” Aries concluded, as the viewscreen switched off. “Helm, set to half impulse
and bring us to a standard parking orbit around the station. Tactical, drop the cloak and the shields. Bring weapons
on stand-by. I trust the Starfleet station has precautionary measures in place, but I would rather not take any
chances. Allow the station to know our weapons are on stand-by only as a precaution, and that we have no
intention other than that of good will. Glinn Dorah, you have the bridge while I am away. Abide by any station
regulations, and treat this station as under Cardassian protection. We are representing the Union,...do not forget
that,”
Rising from the central chair, the nearly two meter tall Cardassian officer grabbed a PaDD with their orders before
turning towards the turbo lift leading off the bridge. He had respect for the men and women under his command,

and more importantly understood their apprehension. A Starfleet starbase had ordered their defenses to stand-
down and in the middle of contested space, it gulled them all to the core. ’What was Central Command thinking?’

he wondered, but refrained from questioning his orders. To question the Central Command’s motives was one
thing, but to question one’s orders was beyond unacceptable. He submitted his destination to the computer, and
waited patiently as the turbolift worked its way through the decks to the main transporter room.
[Main Transporter Room: Pareg: A short time later]
Stepping out onto the deck, the Gul made his way through the corridors to the main transporter room. Cardassian
transporters, though fundamentally the same as their Federation counterparts, were different in they were more
practical and could transport invasion sized forces. There were a dozen such transporter rooms throughout the
ship, and in the marine bays there were garrison sized transporter rooms.
“Transport me over to the Starbase, when you’re ready,” Aries said, addressing the transporter chief manning the
transporter’s main console. It wasn’t long before the effects of the transporter enveloped him, and the bulkheads of
the Pareg’s transporter room vanished only to be replaced by the otherwise alien atmosphere of the Federation
starbase’ transporter room.
[Transporter Room: SB Haven: Moments later]
The major difference as he materialized on the starbase’ transporter pad had to be the difference in temperature,
the cool temperatures of the human starbase. Why the humans hadn’t developed the tolerance for the high
humidity of the Cardassian homeworld was beyond him, and if his crew were going to remain here at the starbase
there would have to be certain arrangements made. The life support systems could raise the temperatures in the
quarters assigned or if those weren’t possible, they could always remain aboard the Perag.
“A shame your captain could not be here in person to welcome me. You can call off your security personnel...I have
no intention of harming you or your station,” he said, and found his personal sidearm confiscated by one of the
officers present. ‘One would assume as much, not that I can argue. It‘s station protocol,’ the Gul thought. “I suppose
that Earth phrase...take me to your leader, is accurate,”
[Auxiliary Ops: SB Haven: A short time later]
Arriving in the auxiliary Ops, Aries was surprised to find the station in such poor shape. Federation engineering was
renowned across the quadrants as working miracles, but apparently the Federation engineering skills had let the

station down.
“I must have caught you at a bad time, Captain. Your security personnel are vigilant as ever. I am here under orders
from the Central Command, to be permanently reassigned to this station. The Perag is to be permanently assigned
to this station, but under my command as you can imagine. I do hope you understand,” Aries said, offering the
PaDD carrying the orders to the woman he’d seen on the main viewscreen. “I can imagine you are concerned
about my sidearm. I assure you, it is purely precautionary. One cannot be too careful in times like these. I hope you
understand,” he said. “Your crew acts as though they have never seen a Cardassian up-close,” he noted.
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05-10-2009, 09:36 AM
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"My crew have acted like they have seen to many Cardasians before, but never with a non-hostile intent." Prudence
said then stepped away from him to read the PADD he handed her.
She double checked the authenticity seal twice and asked the computer for verification before nodding and turning
back to the Gul. "Return his sidearm and you are dismissed." She ordered the Security personnel.
"Well, Gul Aries Kevron, welcome to Starbase Haven. It says here you are my new Chief Strategic Operations
Officer. And that your ship will be assigned to Starbase 36 for the duration of your tour of duty here. We will make
docking arrangements for it, but for now you may give the orders to reestablish your standard defensive protocols. I
have only taken command of this station a few hours ago, the last command team had been killed, I have not been
fully briefed yet, so you will pardon my initial reactions.
She turned to the Dock Master, "recall the Indefatigable from picket, the..." she looked at the PADD again, "Pareg is
now part of our own and will be allowed her own defenses."
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05-10-2009, 10:10 AM
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Originally posted by Lupe
"My crew have acted like they have seen to many Cardasians before, but never with a non-hostile intent." Prudence
said then stepped away from him to read the PADD he handed her.
She double checked the authenticity seal twice and asked the computer for verification before nodding and turning
back to the Gul. "Return his sidearm and you are dismissed." She ordered the Security personnel.
"Well, Gul Aries Kevron, welcome to Starbase Haven. It says here you are my new Chief Strategic Operations
Officer. And that your ship will be assigned to Starbase 36 for the duration of your tour of duty here. We will make
docking arrangements for it, but for now you may give the orders to reestablish your standard defensive protocols. I
have only taken command of this station a few hours ago, the last command team had been killed, I have not been
fully briefed yet, so you will pardon my initial reactions.
She turned to the Dock Master, "recall the Indefatigable from picket, the..." she looked at the PADD again, "Pareg is
now part of our own and will be allowed her own defenses."
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“Your reaction was not unjustified. The sight of an armed Keldon is cause for any officer...for anyone to be
suspicious,” Aries replied, with sincerity. Tapping open a channel on the wrist communicator, he lifted that wrist and
spoke directly to the Perag. “Kevron to the Perag. Glinn Dorah, raise the shields and bring the weapons online. We
are now officially part of Starbase Thirty-Six’s defense force. Set long range sensors to cover the station’s
perimeter, and keep an eye on any non-Federation and non-Cardassian movements. I will stay aboard and work
with the starbase’ personnel for the time being. The Perag will stay on picket duty for the duration of two shifts, at

which time you will maneuver the Perag to the designated docking slip. The crew will be allowed R&R, that’s an
order. Kevron; out,” as he closed the com-channel. Taking the disruptor back, he slipped it back in its holster. It
didn’t take him long to find the Operations station, or what stood as one. “It has been a while since I viewed
Starfleet technology...it should come back to me momentarily,”
Calling on his eidetic memory, a blessing and sometimes a curse for those of his race, the Cardassian Gul began
reprogramming the Operations console with a wider range of variables. He extended the range of the sensors, both
short and long-range. He’d update the main computer with updated positions, including the Pareg’s signature as
friendly and managed to even put the older computer through its paces.
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05-10-2009, 12:15 PM
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The dockmaster blinked. "Rusty?" he said to himself then opened the channel, "Shuttle Rusty, you are clear to land
on shuttle bay twenty, slip five. The Captain is in emergency OPS and you are to meet her there."
Kate pushed a few buttons on the console and concentrated on getting the shuttle at the appointed spot in the
shuttle bay. She grabbed her duffel bag and opened the shuttle's door as she suddenly heard the yellow alert
sounding. She raised an eyebrow, from everything she had seen and now heard so far, it didn't look like this would
be a quiet place to stay at. She stepped through the doorway, closed the shuttle door and turned, now looking at
the shuttle again. She reached out her hand and patted the shuttle's hull next to the doorway. 'Thanks Rusty, now
that you brought me here in one piece, I'll make sure you get a few new hullpieces sometime,' she thought to
herself.
She turned around and started looking for the exit. Stepping through the shuttlebay doors she looked to the left and
then headed to the right. The first person she came across she asked directions to emergency OPS. Following the
given instructions she arrived a few moments at the required destination. A few persons where present so to
announce herself she cleared her throat and then said, "Commander Mevynn reporting for duty, captain."
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05-10-2009, 05:18 PM
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Prudence turned and looked over the woman standing in front of her. She held out her hand and said, "Welcome
aboard Commander, your timing is impeccable."
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05-12-2009, 02:02 AM
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Kate switched her duffel bag to her left hand, and raised her right hand shaking the captain's hand with a firm grim,
"Thank you Captain."
Seeing the yellow allert was still up ,she didn't waste any time on formalities. "What's the situation?"
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05-12-2009, 06:40 AM
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Kate switched her duffel bag to her left hand, and raised her right hand shaking the captain's hand with a firm grim,
"Thank you Captain."
Prudence's firm handshake and a few callouses in the palm belies the small hands and neat manicure.
Seeing the yellow alert was still up ,she didn't waste any time on formalities. "What's the situation?"
Looking around the deck Prudence realized she had not given the order to stand down from yellow alert. "I was
actually wanting the PADD with your orders. I think your my new XO but I just was given a Gul for a Chief Strategic
Operations Officer, he came with his own battleship, that was the reason for the yellow alert." She turned slightly
away from Kate, "Stand down from Yellow Alert." Then turning back she smiled, "I only got her a few hours ago, so I
am still catching up, if I miss anything it's not withholding information, it's plain ignorance."
Prudence turned to Aries, "Gul Kevron, you probably should be in on this."
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05-13-2009, 07:56 AM
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Harry left the Rainmaker for the last time, she did not look back as she did not trust herself to stay controled. She
walked through various corridors on the station until she came to the turbolift, when she found it she looked up the
deck listing for the station. She soon found the senior officers quarters and then tapped in her name and got her
allocated quarters, she got into the lift and headed for her new quarters.
She arrived at them a short while later, entered and dropped her gear. She looked around sadly at the sparse
quarters that were to be her new home, she wasn't impressed it was just a cold empty space where she would
sleep each night. She quickly checked her uniform to ensure it was neat and tidy and clean and then headed out to
find the captain, "Computer what is the location of Captain Williams."
"Captain Williams is located on the Auxilliary Ops deck." came the computers dull reply.
Harry enetered the lift and headed for the aux opps center, the lift stopped and she exited as she stepped out she
looked around for the highest ranking officer. She quickly spotted her talking to a Human female and a Cardassian
Male, she walked over to them and snapped to attention and waited for the Captain to acknowledge her so as not
to interupt thier discussion.
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05-13-2009, 02:36 PM
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Originally posted by Lupe
Looking around the deck Prudence realized she had not given the order to stand down from yellow alert. "I was
actually wanting the PADD with your orders. I think your my new XO but I just was given a Gul for a Chief Strategic
Operations Officer, he came with his own battleship, that was the reason for the yellow alert." She turned slightly
away from Kate, "Stand down from Yellow Alert." Then turning back she smiled, "I only got her a few hours ago, so I
am still catching up, if I miss anything it's not withholding information, it's plain ignorance."
Prudence turned to Aries, "Gul Kevron, you probably should be in on this."
The padd with her orders, now where did she put it? Kate blinked for a moment, she remembered obtaining and
reading it but after that... Her duffel bag, she bended to get the bag again, and looked into one of the side pockets.

She found the thing she was looking for and handed it over to the captain.
Originally posted by Harry
Harry enetered the lift and headed for the aux opps center, the lift stopped and she exited as she stepped out she
looked around for the highest ranking officer. She quickly spotted her talking to a Human female and a Cardassian
Male, she walked over to them and snapped to attention and waited for the Captain to acknowledge her so as not
to interupt thier discussion.
"Here you go, captain." It was then that she noticed another person had joined them. Kate took a step aside to
make room for Harry and gave her a quick nod.
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05-14-2009, 04:56 AM
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“I would be remiss, if I did not witness the arrival of two of the senior staff,” Aries replied, turning from the strategic
operations console, as a relief officer took over. It wasn’t Cardassian efficiency, but for the time being it would do.
He’d wait to look over the orders after his new commanding officer had see to it, and would confirm the act.
“Welcome aboard Starbase Thirty-Six, Commanders Mevynn and Chant. I would appreciate it if you would take
your posts and report on your departmental readiness within the next hour,” he caught himself, a little too late. “My
sincerest apologies, Captain...Commanders. Cardassian procedures aren’t the only differences between our two
peoples. It will not happen again,”
The Cardassian officer kept his vessel a secret from the two new officers, who in his mind hadn’t earned the right to
know of the vessel’s name or to know what type. It was the paranoia among his own people that was strongest in
times like these, and his race’s habitual xenophobia which some seemed to be breaking over the last decade only
seemed to heighten it. What your potential allies or potential enemies didn’t know, could hurt them if they turned
their steely knives against you. Aries felt a little unease, though perhaps it was more from his race and that a little
over a decade ago the humans had been his enemy. It would take a little getting used to, he was certain.
“Welcome aboard, Commanders. Captain, I have finished updating this station’s strategic sensors, updated the
profiles of the three races in the outlying sectors and have made the task of coordinating the support vessels much
easier. I will have the report on your desk within the hour,” he passed the PADDs’ back to Prudence. He didn’t even
give the traditional salute to a superior officer of the Cardassian Central Command, as he wasn't on a cardassian
station. Instead, he turned back to the console and resumed his work. He would have to deal with getting the
Strategic Operation’s department on this station, a bunch of lazy Starfleet officers into an efficient, calculating team.
Perhaps he could even have them spend a bit of time on the Pareg to let them see how real efficiency happened.
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05-14-2009, 06:18 AM
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Prudence took the PADD and put it in the computer slot so that the orders could be 'read in' and her new Executive
Officer had command authority. The Gul had pretty much proven her fears, and while the people might get
confused, Prudence didn't want the station computers to get confused as to the CoC.
Then she turned to the new Lt. Commander that was waiting, a small smile on Prudence's lips, if that lady waited
for others to finish before stepping up she would still be standing there when Prudence rotated out of command
who knows how many years from now. "Yes?" she asked.
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05-14-2009, 12:30 PM
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Kate couldn't help but raise one of her eyebrows when the cardassian neglected the captain and ordered her and
the newly arrival to command their stations. She would only take orders from two persons and that Gul Kevron
wasn't one of them. Even his appology, didn't help him at all. It had come too smoothly, she couldn't help it but at
the moment she disliked him, even though he seemed to work efficiently when she heard him saying what he had
done.
She watched him return to his station and then focussed again on the captain and the lieutenant commander, who
apparantly went by the name Chant. Kate didn't remember seeing that name on the Haven's manifest she had
downloaded before she had started her journey to get to this region of space. She could only come to the
conclusion that there were some recent new additions to the senior staff.
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05-14-2009, 04:28 PM
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Then she turned to the new Lt. Commander that was waiting, a small smile on Prudence's lips, if that lady waited
for others to finish before stepping up she would still be standing there when Prudence rotated out of command
who knows how many years from now. "Yes?" she asked.
Harry stepped forwards and handed the Captain the padd with her new orders on it, "LT Commander Harriet Chant
reporting for duty Ma'aM." Harry stated in a crisp clear voice full of confidence and some authority, as she snapped
back to attention and saluted. Old habits died hard with Harry so she stood there ramrod straight looking as if she
was on a marine parade ground, her eyes were fixed on the woman before her as she waited for the Captains
responce. She knew Estaban hated such formalities and had worked hard to break Harry of them, but this was a
new post with a new CO so it was back to old formalities . . . .for now at least.
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05-14-2009, 05:02 PM
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Prudence's eyebrow went up as she saw the salute and Marine like drill. "Commander Chant," she said as she
saluted back, "new Chief Sec/Tac Officer..." She slipped the PADD into the slot to also be 'read in' "So this concerns
you too."
She looked over at the Gul for a moment then decided to just carry on in a little louder voice so he could hear also.
"There is a Nebula class vessel, the USS Hesperus, five hours ago this station received a ship down buoy
transmission. She was on a Marine training mission in an asteroid field in a neighboring system. The nearest ship
large enough to assist was the USS Texas, a Sovereign class, she will be arriving here after that. The OPS deck
was hit by a ship during a Ion storm, the last thirty minutes of log time is recorded there but not accessible from
anywhere else. We will have to make an EVA onto that deck to retrieve it. The USS Rainmaker, USS Indefatigable
and the CUS Pareg will also be attached to Haven. We are one thousand under compliment and we don't know
how many Marines." She looked around at each of them, "any questions?"
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05-14-2009, 08:32 PM
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“A company of shock troops can be here within moments, to assuage any fears from a lack of your Starfleet
marines. I have no doubts about the reputed marines, but you must admit having a company of shock troops to
reinforce it would cement this station‘s presence,” Aries replied, hearing the news about the USS Hesperus and the
lack of marines on station. “I can beam over to the Pareg and be en-route to aid the Texas in the recovery efforts. If
you do not require my services here, that is?”
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"The Texas is large enough to pick up the survivors by it's self, and she does not know that the Pareg is attached to
SB 36, it's better to let them handle it." Prudence answered him diplomatically. "As for the Shock Troups... I will
leave that up to Commander Chant, the ranking Sec/Tac for this station. Commander Chant, I will leave the
decision up to you."
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Harry was still stood at attention but was listening to all that was said, at the same time as taking a look around at
the other crew members in the room.
"The Texas is large enough to pick up the survivors by it's self, and she does not know that the Pareg is attached to
SB 36, it's better to let them handle it." Prudence answered him diplomatically. "As for the Shock Troups... I will
leave that up to Commander Chant, the ranking Sec/Tac for this station. Commander Chant, I will leave the
decision up to you."
On hearing that the desicion about the Cardassian shock troops would be up to her she stiffled a sigh, the last thing
she needed was to get on the wrong side of the Cardassians. "Understood Ma'aM, I will go and discuss the
situation with Gul Kevron now." she said and turned and headed over to where he was standing, "Gul Kevron would
you care to acompany me to the Sec/Tac office to discuss the situation?" she asked her tone formal but not cold.
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05-16-2009, 07:41 AM
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A klingon marine? He knew enough about the klingon defense forces to know the animosity between the two, even
a decade after the treaties ending the War had been signed. If the klingons had a ship assigned to this station, it
would prove most challenging an assignment and a tour. He didn’t want to imagine what would happen if there
were Imperial marines aboard or would be aboard in the coming days. Cardassians and klingons in close quarters
could prove quite explosive if it weren’t handled diplomatically, and Aries made mental notes to keep the crew of the
Pareg and any klingons separate to keep casualties limited. The notion of a Starfleet security chief being the one to
decide if there would be Cardassian shock troops from his ship ferried over to the station was a little more
assurance at least, that his men wouldn’t be under the command of a klingon. The War had forced the Cardassian

peoples to seek aid outside of their own borders, and ignore the temptations of conquest as had been the tradition
of the Union’s expansion in the past.
“You read my mind, Commander. I do apologize for that slip of the tongue earlier. I had no intention of overriding
Captain William’s authority,” Aries replied, turning from the console.
"There is no need to apologize Sir, these things happen. We all have adjustments to make, I am certain things will
settle down in time. If you would like to follow me we will go and find my office." she said unable to keep the slight
frown from her face.
“All in good time, as that phrase goes,” the Cardassian male followed the human female through the Auxiliary Ops
deck to the station’s security office. “I appreciate the lack of hostilities you’re showing towards me. You must know, I
am here under orders by my government and will cooperate to the best of my ability,” he said, stepping into the
office.
Harry followed him into the office, "Please take a seat Sir, as for being hostile towards you." she said as she sat
down in her own seat. "You have done nothing to me personally, so I have no call to show any animosity towards
you. But if it would make you more comfortable then I can be rude and disrespectful towards you in front of others,
and keep my polite and friendly way of talking to you for private conversations." she said with a grin.
“Human humor...quite refreshing,” he said, taking a seat. “It is not easy being around the Federation and humans in
general. I did not imply that I had done anything to you, but it is no secret there are...ever present tensions or as
you would say, there is no love lost between my people and the Federation. There are times when I know we
deserve that, after what we attempted to do during the War. It isn’t an easy thing to admit with our pride, as we are
a proud people. I would imagine your own conflicts would show the same humility, if I’m not mistaken,” he said. He
was being honest with her, as she had addressed him while looking in his eyes. She had been honest with him,
something he hadn’t missed until the stares of fear and hatred replaced it. “I have a company of shock troops, loyal
and armed aboard the Pareg. They have their own equipment, which should help alleviate any concerns about
having to use the station’s stores to equip them,”
Harry smiled she had a feeling she was going to like this man, "Sir allow me to make one thing clear, as far as I
personally am concerned the past is in the past and should stay there. Your people are trying to change and you
should be respected for that, not victimized or made to feel inferior because of the past." she said plainly her eyes
still fixed on his,
"As for the company of shock troops I would need to know how many men are in the company, I will also need to
know truthfully if any of them have a problem working with Humans or taking orders from one." she said her tone
still firm but friendly.
“Brutally honest. I admire that,” Aries said. “There are two hundred who, though may be loyal, were not yet old
enough to serve by the end of the War. They do not have a problem taking orders or working alongside humans, I
can assure you. Each of those men, and women, desire only to see the Union thrive once again. My crew is the
same, and if there are any remnants of the Obsidian Order aboard my ship I will root them out. I do suggest if there
are to be any klingon imperial marines aboard in the near future or in the months to come, that they be kept
separate from my men. It could prove volatile, at best,”
Harry nodded and sat back in her chair thinking for a moment, "If you are agreeable to it I would like to split your
troops into 4 teams of 50, one team attached to each shift and one in reserve for rapid response. I would also like
one of them to act as my ACSTO, if that is acceptable to you." she said seriously as she waited for his response.
“I believe that is acceptable. Word will be passed to each platoon commander, with orders from you and a copy of
the shift schedule if it would not be a problem. You may choose which one of the platoon commanders you would
wish to be your assistant. My men will not let you down. If any give you a problem, send them to me and I will
straighten them out,” he replied. He had to hand it to Commander Chant, as splitting the company in such a manner
meant the company’s strength was even and would compliment the station’s security forces.
"I do not know your men as you do, I would appreciate it if you would advise me on which one of them would best
suit the position. I insist on one thing though, if any of your men step over the line or cause trouble that they are
dealt with in the same manner as any of my own men will be. If they are to work together as a team then they
should know that they will be treated the same way as my own men will be, and punished the same way." she
replied as she got up and went to the replicator, "Can I offer you a drink?" she asked as she got herself a black
decaf coffee with one sugar.
“Your future assistant will report to your office before the shift ends. It will take them a little getting used to being
aboard a Starfleet station, compared to how the Central Command does things. If any of my men get out of hand,
they will be dealt with. The Central Command is quite clear about insubordination, and it is why each who swears to
defend Cardassia fears insubordination. If one is caught disobeying or refusing a direct order, they may not rise
through the rank ladder and may never be posted to choice assignments. It is something we all fear from our days
in the military academies. Loyalty to the state, admiration of efficiency and steadfast to their duties...it is how it has

been for centuries,” the Cardassian officer explained, shifting a little in his seat. “Your Starfleet replicators have
never been able to replicate a fine glass of kanar, but that is not a slight on your part. It is simply that kanar is of a
fine stock you must have the real thing in order to enjoy it. I think I will try a beverage I have heard so much about...
I believe it is called Scotch,”
"For a decent glass of scotch you would have to meet up with me later, when we are off duty as none of my drink
has yet made it to my office. Though for now I shall get you as near as possible to a decent one from the replicator,
Harry hit a few buttons and then turned back to him a glass in her hands. "Try this one." she said as she handed
him the glass with a couple of fingers of amber liquid in
He nodded his thanks, leaned forward and his fingers wrapped around the glass. Studying the amber liquid in the
tumbler, he raised the tumbler to only centimeters beneath his nose. Taking in the odor, dissecting each of the
different ingredients, the different mixtures in it that lent it both taste and its color, he undertook a ritual his kind was
known for. Closing his eyes, he let the odors leak into his further senses, overwhelming him and stayed that way for
more than a few moments enjoying the smell. The colors of his sinuses, the areas beneath his eyes, shifted color to
match the amber of the scotch. Lasting briefly, the color shifted back to the grey of his skin and he sipped the
amber beverage. “I am glad I am finally able to enjoy this. Your Federation has a way with brewing the most
exquisite items,” he said, taking another sip from the tumbler. “Even replicated, this has the texture of the real thing.
I look forward to meeting you for a drink when you’re off duty,”
Harry gave him a smile "I look forwards to getting to know you better and working with you and your men, if any of
my men show even the slightest disrespect to you or your men I want to know about it. I will not stand for any one
disrespecting their fellow officers, whether they are senior or junior to them. " she said seriously "As you may of
noticed by my formal ways I am not a typical Starfleet officer, I was brought up as a marine from a very early age
respect and duty are a way of life to me." she added
“You can be assured if any of your men are less hospitable to mine, you will hear about it. You are a gracious
host...hostess,” he tried to get a hang of the subtle nuances of the Federation standard. “I did notice that, and to be
truthful it is comforting. I was raised to serve the Orders of the Central Command from a young age. I suppose it
comes from being in a military family. My father was and is a Gul aboard his own ship in the Eleventh Order, while
my mother is in the science ministry and my sister is the communication’s specialist on a ship in the Third Order. It
is where the pride comes from, a pride matching your own I must say. Two officers from different parts of the galaxy
who have such humble beginnings,”
"Indeed, my father was not known for his ability to deal with children. In fact I don't believe he ever treated us as
children, as far as he was concerned both my brother and myself were just smaller weaker marines." she said with
a bit of a laugh, her anger at her father now gone. "I believe that we are going to make a team to be feared and
respected with this joint venture."
“I do look forward to that. It is my belief we have enough experience between us, and knowledge of tactical affairs
we will be feared in this sector,” Aries said, sipping the scotch a little more before finishing it off. “The question
remains, how will your men and the people on this station feel about working with Cardassians? Captain Williams
has show considerable patience and an eagerness, if that is the right word, to see how far this venture will go. I
must admit, I am...not eager, but I am interested to see if our joint venture will work. If it does, it will be a model
reference for future relations between our peoples,” he’d set the tumbler carefully on the desk. “Thank you for the
scotch. It was exquisite. If you need anything, tactical support, an upgrade to profiles or may need the finesse of a
battlecruiser, you only need to ask,”
"I will remember that Gul Kevron thank you, what I will require if it is possible is access to the files for the men and
women that will be working aboard the station. I do not expect access to any restricted information, though I will
need to know details on each of them." Harry said as she stood, "I also believe that if people truly wish to move
forwards and leave the past behind them, that they will work to do just that by making this venture a success."
“You will have that access to their files,” Aries said, and activated the com-channel on the wrist communicator. “Gil
Trinah, open the files on the records of the shock troop company for each of its members and transmit them to the
station’s security office. It is by request of the station’s chief of security, to ensure cooperation and for safety
concerns. Kevron; out,” he said, closing the channel. “The records will be transmitted shortly. The service jackets,
citations and platoon assignments...as a show of cooperation,” he heard what she said about the joint venture. “If
we weren’t here to see to that success, none of our people would be here,”
"That is true and I meant no disrespect by my words Gul, I know that there will be people in the Federation that will
have trouble with my decision to bring your men aboard. But I have no reason to distrust you or your men, and
therefore see no reason to turn down your offer of assistance. Is there anything else I can do to show my
commitments to this venture, and my wish to fully co-operate with you and your men?" she asked.
“I keep forgetting the nuances of the Federation Standard, while I am attempting to speak without the use of a
translator. I only meant to convey my desire to see this venture is a success,” he replied. “You will have the
cooperation and trust of my men. I would hope that your own people would feel as comfortable aboard the Pareg, if

there is call for them to be there. I appreciate your eagerness to see this venture is a success and I will do all I can
to make fulfill my part of it. If the quarters or barracks for those Cardassians slated to be aboard the station could
be altered, the environmental systems set to the normal found aboard the Pareg, I would appreciate it. Cardassians
are used to high humidity, and while we can tolerate being in what we consider a cooler climate, by the end of the
day it would be nice to go back to that remnant of home”
"I will ensure it is done to their requirements if you can provide me with a list of their specific requirements, are your
own quarters aboard the station or the Pareg?" Harry asked
“I will have the medical, dietary and other basic requirements sent to you shortly. You may call me old fashioned as
officers of the Orders in the past would keep their own quarters on their ship while at a friendly port, but I have
found it is easier to do that. My quarters are on the Pareg, as are those of my crew, but the shock troops often
come down with...what is it called? Cabin fever, if held in the confines of a ship for too long,” he explained.
"Then with your permission Gul I shall beam over at 20:00 hrs tonight to meet with you for a drink, as for your men
they are welcome on the station as long as they do not cause trouble. The same rule is in place for any other ship
docked here as well as for our own crew, anyone caught fighting or making trouble will be confined to the brig." she
said
“I gladly accept, and in the tradition of ship commanders, I will gladly welcome you aboard the Pareg any time you
wish. If I am to be your host, I will make all the effort to make it well worth your time,” Aries replied, rising from the
chair. “Who knows, I may be able to persuade you into a friendly game of Kotra,” he’d smile. “With your permission,
I will return to my ship and make arrangements for my people to beam over to the station,” he made a series of
mental notes of what had to be done. “I am sure the Strategic Operations station is in fine hands for the time being,”
"Permission granted Gul Kevron, and I shall bring you a bottle of real whisky for you to enjoy. If each of the
company commanders can report into me once they are aboard as well as the one you chose to be my assistant I
would be grateful, until tonight then." she said with a smile and then snapped to attention and saluted him as he
was still her senior officer.
“I do look forward to that. A good day, Commander,” he’d salute back to her, so she wouldn’t have to hold the pose.
Normally, he would reserve the salute to superior officers in the Central Command or the Order he belonged to, but
Commander Chant was a kindred spirit as far as he was concerned and warranted it. “The platoon commanders
will report to you once they are aboard and your assistant will be the one to carry the orders,” He’d click his heels,
spun on one of them and headed out of the office and the station’s main transporter pad before requesting to be
beamed over to his own ship. The arrangements for the company to transfer over to the station would happen, and
if there were any gripes, he would force them to be quiet about it.
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Prudence watched the two walk out then looked over at Kate, glancing around she saw an Ensign working nearby.
"How about if you use that station over there." she gestured to an unoccupied work station across the emergency
OPS from were they were standing.
Once he had logged off and walked away she turned back to Kate. "Now that the scary kids are gone, I can tell you
a few more things, Commander."
She gestured to a chair as she took the one the Ensign had recently been using. "I am still not fully briefed but what
I have read and observed is; Starbase 36 is situated in the traditional area of combat for the three non-Federation
races that exist in this sector, they are the Meetaves, Xoanon and Mordee. For some reason they warm up for their
fights on innocent ships in the vicinity. Starfleet does not want us to get involved other then provide security for the
innocent, to keep those fools from destroying Federation and Independent freighters. The technology level of these
nut jobs are about the same as Earth, early twenty-second century."
She paused to put together the other part of her mission brief. "There is something more here Commander. The
former Command Officer had found something and had asked the Xoanon Government about it. The next regional

battle one of the Xoanon ships 'accidentally' crashed into OPS killing the CO and the whole command team. What
ever it is that he found is not in the main computer, so I am hoping there is a complete copy of it in his office just off
of Main OPS, and I hope it is intact still." Prudence looked Kate over closely, "he hinted in his logs that what ever it
was, it was very big, and very powerful, and might change the balance of power in this sector if one of these three
races ever got a hold of it."
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Kate had quietly taken in all the information. It looked like the engineering crew would be busy quite some time, to
fix the ships that would be attached to the starbase. Although those ships probably had their own engineering staff
that could help out.
She smiled when the captain made a remark about the scary kids. She had seen it before, an ensign picking up
half a word here, another half word there and before you knew it, they started to spread the word that the ship was
under attack by a so far unknown enemy.
Sitting down in the appointed chair, she listened, again not saying a word.
Three non-Federation races in one region, that would only lead to problems, especially if those races actually
started to work together and turned against the Starbase to begin with. Or if two races started to work together to
annihilate the third race. Would Starfleet allow them to help against the destruction of the third race? Still those
were only two of the possible scenario's that went through her mind as the captain paused for a moment.
She took a deep breath when she heard what had happened with the previous command. At least Starfleet hadn't
tried to cover up the incident this time, unlike what she had found out elsewhere some time ago.
It seemed of all three races the Xoanon would be the ones to keep an eye on. She nodded as she saw the captain
looking at her. Power it always came down to the same thing. Though she was surprised about one thing, "So that
would mean the Xoanon," Kate hoped she was pronouncing it correctly, "have knowledge of something being there,
but so far haven't located it themselves, otherwise they'd be using it already."
She resisted the urge to stand up and start pacing. "It seems the best option would be, to actually find out if the
previous CO indeed had more details in his logs." She had seen the damage on the station when she had done a
quick scan with her limited sensors when she had done a quick tour around the station in her shuttle. "We'll need to
see if his office is still accessible. Do those races have permission to come onboard the station, captain?" There
was a very big chance they would try to sneak on the station to find and erase all clues about it, if it were possible
or sending out spies to find out how much they knew.
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Prudence shook her head in disagreement. "Starfleet has always had an open door policy. As long as there is no
hostilities on the station they are allowed here." She shifted in her chair and crossed her legs, bouncing her foot,
not easy to do in a Starfleet issue boot but she had lots of practice.
"I want you to put together a team to go there and search his office. The cover story is we want the last Bridge logs,
don't tell anyone else about this other part right now. We need to find out what, if anything, we have first. It's in a
vacuum still, so you all will have to use suits, but since it is inside the hull you will get away with the minimal service
suit, not the heavy full protection type." Prudence looked Kate in the eye, "I don't know what the Xoanon or the
other two races know and after what happened, I am not going to ask, I would rather they think they have destroyed
the information and stopped us from having it." Then she smiled and admitted, "of course there is the possibility
that they have really done just that, and the relic and information on it was destroyed in the collision."
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Security Office
Harry sat at her desk going back over the talk she had just had with Gul Kevron, and the arrangements she had
made with him. She did not know if the Captain would approve or not, but the choice had been left to her and so
she had made it. She hoped that she had not done the wrong thing, Harry had learnt a lot working under Estaban
and from her short talk with Regent Emerson. She was far from being a diplomat but she knew how important this
treaty between the Cardassians and the Federation was, she had no intention of being the cause of it stating to
crumble before it had the chance to work. So she had done as she thought best, like she said she had no personal
reason to distrust the Gul or his staff and so could not do so.
She started to write the report up for the Captain detailing the arangements that had been made and agreed upon
by both of them.
******************************Report Starts******************************************** *****
To Captain Williams
Subject - Security Arrangements concerning the Cardassian Shock Troops.
Captain I have concluded talks with Gul Kevron on the subject of his shock troops bolstering our security forces, we
have come to the agreement that he shall supply us with 200 troops. These troops will be divided into four
Platoons, one to be attached to each shifts security team and one to be held in reserve as a rapid responce team. I
have also arranged for the benifit of both myself and the Cardassian troops to have one of thier senior officers to
act as my ACSO, Gul Kevron has arranged for the service jackets for each of the men to be transfered and made
accessable to me for security reasons. I will start to familurise myself with thier records straight away, the
commander for each Platoon as well as my new assistant will be reporting to me within the next hour.
I hope these arrangements meet with your approval.
LT Commander Harriet Chant
******************************Report Ends********************************************** ***
Harry re-read what she had written and hit the send key, she then sat back and started to go through what files she
could detailing what staff she had available and who she was expecting as new arrivials.
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Originally posted by Lupe
"I want you to put together a team to go there and search his office. The cover story is we want the last Bridge logs,
don't tell anyone else about this other part right now. We need to find out what, if anything, we have first. It's in a
vacuum still, so you all will have to use suits, but since it is inside the hull you will get away with the minimal service
suit, not the heavy full protection type." Prudence looked Kate in the eye, "I don't know what the Xoanon or the
other two races know and after what happened, I am not going to ask, I would rather they think they have destroyed
the information and stopped us from having it." Then she smiled and admitted, "of course there is the possibility
that they have really done just that, and the relic and information on it was destroyed in the collision."
Kate started to wonder, she had to look for something but she had no idea what. Was it something written in a log,
was the information written down on a padd, was it an object, was it something else, she had no clue at all what to
look for. But from the information the Captain had given her, she could only gather, it was in the best interest of
everyone involved to find out if the, whatever it was, was still there or destroyed.

She stood up, "The information is safe, captain. If there's something in his office I'll find it. I'll assemble a team in an
hour, I still want to do some preparations first if you don't mind."
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After picking up her bag, Kate left Auxilliary Ops and headed out. She already knew exactly who she'd form a team
with. She tapped her combadge as she went on the way, "Mevynn to Commander Chant and Gul Kevron, please
meet me at dockingbay 1 on Deck Blue 1 in one hour. And if you have a personal space suit, please bring it with
you."
An inquery and a few minutes later, she was In her quarters. She dropped her duffel bag on the bed and walked to
the small desk that stood at the side. The unpacking would have to wait.
She tapped in her personal clearance code and accessed the personal file from the previous commanding officer.
She hoped by reading it, that it would help her form some kind of profile of the CO. She knew from previous
workexperience, that it always helped to know as much as possible from the person involved. She also memorized
the layout of the CO's office, not that there was a lot of memorizing about it.
*** One hour later - Deck Blue 1 - Dockingbay ***
She had had a lot of spare time on her way to the station, so she knew the layout of the Starbase like the back of
her hand. So when she arrived at the dockingbay she immediately walked to a row of lockers that held several
space suits and started searching through them to find one that fit her size.
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05-18-2009, 03:21 PM
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Harry had just started to go through the files when she recieved a comm from the XO.
"=/\=Mevynn to Commander Chant and Gul Kevron, please meet me at dockingbay 1 on Deck Blue 1 in one hour.
And if you have a personal space suit, please bring it with you."=/\=
=/\= Chant to Mevynn, understood Ma'aM I will be there. Chant out.=/\=
Harry set an alarm call for 45 minutes and continued to read through the files, it seemed she would be seeing Gul
Kevron again sooner than she had expected. Her mind could not help but wonder as she thought about him, he
was very much like her in some ways and that interested her. Also she had never met a Cardasian before, and she
found herself being strangely drawn to this one. She actually wanted to learn more about him and his people, it was
not often she could say that about anyone but something about him drew her to him like a moth to a flame.
Before she knew it the computer chimed and it was time to head out to meet the XO and Aries, she closed the file
she was reading and locked the console before leaving the office. She quickly made her way down to dockingbay 1
on Deck Blue 1, she walked in and started to search for a suit to fit her as she did not own one.
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05-18-2009, 04:42 PM
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ON
[CUS Pareg: Garrison bays: Mid-ships]

"Mevynn to Commander Chant and Gul Kevron, please meet me at docking bay 1 on Deck Blue 1 in one hour. And
if you have a personal space suit, please bring it with you,” rang over the com-channel.
“I will be there shortly, Commander. Kevron; out,” Aries replied, pressing the channel open and as quickly closed it.
He made sure to relay his instructions and the arrangements that had been made earlier to the senior most platoon
commander within the shock troop company. He had transported over to the Pareg shortly after his meeting with
Commander Chant and had been busy since then making sure the shock troops were issued what gear they
needed and were in-line with their respected platoons. Making the proper arrangements for two hundred personnel,
even two hundred cardassians, wasn’t easy. Each had been assigned a disruptor rifle, the curved knife that gave
cardassians the reputation of being brutal in close quarters, a kit with their other equipment and extra power cells
for the rifles. It was the issuing of the Starfleet shift schedules, assigning platoons to each shift and having them
repeat their assignments back to Aries himself that took a bit of time. The Pareg's chief medical officer had made
sure to innoculate each of the shock troops for the cooler temperatures of the station, and the ship's political officer
had briefed each of them on the cultural differences.
The cardassian Gul looked out over the amassed company in its parade formation, of ten cardassians abreast to
one another in five rows to a platoon. It was impressive and the sight would have put fear into any of the Union’s
rivals or enemies. The shock troops had gained a fearsome reputation during the Cardassian-Federation War of the
2350’s and later during the Dominion War as being ruthless in their tasks. Cardassians wouldn’t stop at anything
unless their minds or bodies gave out, whichever happened first. It filled Aries with a renewed sense of pride and
purpose, to look out across the amassed company. The shock troops were used during both wars as the first steps
in an occupation force and at times could even stand as a force of their own. He’d given orders personally to each
platoon commander to report to the station’s chief of security Lieutenant Commander Chant after they were
beamed over, and after the company had settled in. The decision of having the company bolster the station’s
security forces would prove a crucial step towards the treaty, if not securing a cardassian presence within the
station.
“Chief, begin to transport the platoons over...thirty three members at a time. Clear it with the station’s Ops first. I
don’t want or need these men to be shot apart by over-eager Starfleet security guards,” he ordered the Pareg’s
transporter chief. “I will be over on the station. Contact Glin Dorah if you need anything or contact me directly via
the wrist communicator,” The cardassian male grabbed an EV suit from a nearby equipment locker and suited up
before stepping onto a smaller transporter pad. “Whenever you’re ready, chief,” He checked the disruptor pistol at
his side, in the holster it firmly in and the curved knife tucked into the rear waist-band of the EV suit. It was the
standard sidearm and protection for any cardassian officer.
[SB: Haven: Docking Bay #1: Sometime later]
Standing there near the inner-airlock of Docking Bay #1, Aries was rather surprised to find he had been the first to
arrive. Cardassian and Starfleet notions of promptness seemed to vary, but he wasn’t there to critic them. He had to
represent the interests of the Union, and as such had to be on his best behavior. Cultural differences were only one
of the challenges of the treaty, but there had been one thing he hadn’t anticipated. Finding his thoughts dwelled on
Lieutenant Commander Chant, the station’s chief of security, Aries couldn’t believe one of his first encounters with a
human officer following the War would have left such an impact on him. There were things about her, facts such as
her upbringing that were similar to his own. If he hadn’t known any better, she could have made a fine cardassian
with outlook of hers. Though, he wouldn’t tell her that. She might not take it as a compliment. What an intriguing
woman she was, and with luck... or rather they found themselves working together more, something might develop
between them. Luck...what an odd concept. To a cardassian, the concept of luck was an alien one. It didn’t exist
with their regimented society, or with their protocols. The concept of luck was a human one, an all too human
notion.
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dockingbay 1 on Deck Blue 1
Harry quickly found a suit to fit her and put it on, she strapped her side arm on over the suit and slung a rifle over
her shoulder. She was also armed with a long bladed knife, afterall you never knew what you might need til you
needed it. Once she was ready she walked through to where she was to meet with the two senior officers, she was

not surprised to find Gul Kevron already there waiting for them. Harry blushed slightly upon seeing him standing
there he was still in her thoughts and she was not sure if that was a good thing or not, he was not only her senior
officer but an exchange officer at that. So there was no guarentee as to how long he would even be around. From
thier short conversation she had realised that thier upbringing though in very different circumstances and places,
was in fact similar both of them had been trained and treated as warriors from a very young age. Niether of them
really knew what it was to have a childhood, but both had a great sence of duty and an understanding of the need
for strict protocols and punishments for breaking them.
Harry walked over to where he was standing, and nodded politely to him as they both waited for the XO to arrive.
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05-18-2009, 07:20 PM
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Kate started to wonder, she had to look for something but she had no idea what. Was it something written in a log,
was the information written down on a padd, was it an object, was it something else, she had no clue at all what to
look for. But from the information the Captain had given her, she could only gather, it was in the best interest of
everyone involved to find out if the, whatever it was, was still there or destroyed.
She stood up, "The information is safe, captain. If there's something in his office I'll find it. I'll assemble a team in an
hour, I still want to do some preparations first if you don't mind."
Prudence nodded, "thank-you." She stood up and went back to the console she had been reading. She had a lot to
catch up on and no time before she needed to know.
After picking up her bag, Kate left Auxilliary Ops and headed out.
Prudence downloaded a large batch of data to a PADD. She would find a place to sit down and take in some of this
information. There had to be a lounge on this station, Prudence thought it would be nice to sit in one for a bit...
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05-19-2009, 08:50 PM
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[SB: Haven: Docking Bay #1]
Seeing as how he wasn‘t alone anymore, Aries nodded politely to Harry and felt admiration for her. He wouldn‘t
openly display those feelings for her, as from a young age all cardassian children had been taught to mask
personal feelings. It was seen as a sign of weakness, though for those cardassians in the Orders of whom had
seen and spent time around other races especially humans that mindset was becoming archaic at worst and a
reminder at best.
“It seems our paths have crossed again, Commander. It is a pleasure to see you again,” he said with sincerity. “Do
you have any idea what this may be about?”
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A small woman with twin braids down her back and a slightly red complexion came in, she saw Harry and walked
up to her giving her a hug. "Hi, Harry, glad I know someone on this Starbase." Then turning to Kevron she paused

then said, "Ensign Jeniffer Redcloud, Engineer for the Rainmaker and now this station."
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“A pleasure, Ensign. Gul Kevron, of the Second Order, at your service,” Aries said, greeting the young woman. “You
seem to know Commander Chant rather well to proceed on a first name basis. I must assume both of you served
on the Rainmaker at the same time?” he asked, using what he’d overheard from the young ensign and putting
together the facts. He'd never served aboard a Starfleet vessel before, prior to the station, but he had boarded quite
a few during the Dominion War that he'd at least come to understand some of the attachment. He himself had
grown attached to the Pareg after the past sixteen years of commanding it. “Camaraderie is a rarity in assignments.
You should both be fortunate. There is an old cardassian saying, never look to a dagger with two sheathes as the
other dagger is at your back. A cold description to a warm reunion, it seems,”
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Kate arrived at the meeting point wearing the suit's helmet underneath her arm. She saw a third person standing
with the people she had choosen for her team. One thing could be said about them, they were punctual. The
reason she had chosen them was, so she could find out what they were capable off and how they'd handle things,
afteral she would be working with them closely, during her time on the station.
She nodded towards the third person. "As some of you already know, I'm Kate Mevynn. Though I'm afraid, any
other formal introductions will have to wait for some other time. Seeing the captain wants to start with the repairs of
OPS asap, we're going for a little trip on deck 1. More precisely to the former CO's office. The starbase database is
missing the last CO's bridge logs, so in order retrieve the latest data as to what happened with the station and the
impressions of the former CO, we are going to look for those logs, which hopefully we'll find some entry of them in
the CO's office. The whole of deck 1 is still in vacuum hence the suits. Any questions?"
As she give the quick briefing of what the purpose of their mission was, she looked shortly at each person and at
the end of the little speech, she faced the unknown person, "So Ensign do you care to join us?"
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"Yes, Ma'am, I'm Jennifer Redcloud, I have just been assigned to the station from the Rainmaker. I have worked as
an engineer for several years and I think I can get the computers to tell you what they know if we find them in even
half way decent shape." Redcloud said with both a small grin about the upcoming adventure and a worried look that
she might be left behind.
Kate saw the look on the girl's face. A look she had seen multiple times with other cadets, eager to join on an
awaymission, not realizing how dangerous an awaymission sometimes could be. She also had seen the

disappointment on those same faces as sometimes she had to let down people as she felt they weren't ready yet.
"Gear up, ensign, there's a chance we might have to use your expertise." This time, as an engineer Redcloud
would see the damage on deck 1 by first hand, which would hopefully help the engineering team on working out a
plan to start the repairs on that deck.
"Once we all have our helmets on, I'd like everyone to check the suits from the person next to you, to make sure it's
all airtight and the other checkpoints. But you people already know that," Kate added with a smile. She was saying
the obvious things to do, still it was better to check things twice than not at all. She didn't want to take unnecessary
risks.
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Seeing as how he wasnt alone anymore, Aries nodded politely to Harry and felt admiration for her. He wouldnt
openly display those feelings for her, as from a young age all cardassian children had been taught to mask
personal feelings. It was seen as a sign of weakness, though for those cardassians in the Orders of whom had
seen and spent time around other races especially humans that mindset was becoming archaic at worst and a
reminder at best.
It seems our paths have crossed again, Commander. It is a pleasure to see you again, he said with sincerity.
Do you have any idea what this may be about?
Harry nodded, "Good afternoon Gul Kevron, it's good to see you again so soon I had not expected to see you until
tonight." she said in a polite and friendly tone.
A small woman with twin braids down her back and a slightly red complexion came in, she saw Harry and walked
up to her giving her a hug. "Hi, Harry, glad I know someone on this Starbase." Then turning to Kevron she paused
then said, "Ensign Jeniffer Redcloud, Engineer for the Rainmaker and now this station."
Harry in an unusual show of emotion for her gave the small woman a quick hug, "Redcloud it is wonderful to see
you again, how have you been?" she asked as she released her and stepped back.
A pleasure, Ensign. Gul Kevron, of the Second Order, at your service, Aries said, greeting the young woman.
You seem to know Commander Chant rather well to proceed on a first name basis. I must assume both of you
served on the Rainmaker at the same time? he asked, using what hed overheard from the young ensign and
putting together the facts. He'd never served aboard a Starfleet vessel before, prior to the station, but he had
boarded quite a few during the Dominion War that he'd at least come to understand some of the attachment. He
himself had grown attached to the Pareg after the past sixteen years of commanding it. Camaraderie is a rarity in
assignments. You should both be fortunate. There is an old cardassian saying, never look to a dagger with two
sheathes as the other dagger is at your back. A cold description to a warm reunion, it seems,
"Indeed good friends are rare and should be treasured, sometimes they are closer to you that family." Harry said
with a rare smile.
Kate arrived at the meeting point wearing the suit's helmet underneath her arm. She saw a third person standing
with the people she had choosen for her team. One thing could be said about them, they were punctual. The
reason she had chosen them was, so she could find out what they were capable off and how they'd handle things,
afteral she would be working with them closely, during her time on the station.
She nodded towards the third person. "As some of you already know, I'm Kate Mevynn. Though I'm afraid, any
other formal introductions will have to wait for some other time. Seeing the captain wants to start with the repairs of
OPS asap, we're going for a little trip on deck 1. More precisely to the former CO's office. The starbase database is
missing the last CO's bridge logs, so in order retrieve the latest data as to what happened with the station and the
impressions of the former CO, we are going to look for those logs, which hopefully we'll find some entry of them in
the CO's office. The whole of deck 1 is still in vacuum hence the suits. Any questions?"

As she give the quick briefing of what the purpose of their mission was, she looked shortly at each person and at
the end of the little speech, she faced the unknown person, "So Ensign do you care to join us?"
"Yes, Ma'am, I'm Jennifer Redcloud, I have just been assigned to the station from the Rainmaker. I have worked as
an engineer for several years and I think I can get the computers to tell you what they know if we find them in even
half way decent shape." Redcloud said with both a small grin about the upcoming adventure and a worried look that
she might be left behind.
Kate saw the look on the girl's face. A look she had seen multiple times with other cadets, eager to join on an
awaymission, not realizing how dangerous an awaymission sometimes could be. She also had seen the
disappointment on those same faces as sometimes she had to let down people as she felt they weren't ready yet.
"Gear up, ensign, there's a chance we might have to use your expertise." This time, as an engineer Redcloud
would see the damage on deck 1 by first hand, which would hopefully help the engineering team on working out a
plan to start the repairs on that deck.
"Once we all have our helmets on, I'd like everyone to check the suits from the person next to you, to make sure it's
all airtight and the other checkpoints. But you people already know that," Kate added with a smile. She was saying
the obvious things to do, still it was better to check things twice than not at all. She didn't want to take unnecessary
risks.
Harry put her helmet on and turned to Aries, "Ok Sir hold still while I check your suit, then if you would check mine
for me please." she said as she started to check his suit over for any problems.
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05-20-2009, 06:48 PM
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Redcloud had locked in her helmet and checked for the greens on her status plate before turning to the
Commander. "Now let me check you Ma'am." As she walked around Kate making sure of her suit.
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The cardassian began to check Harrys suit for inconsistencies, rips or tears, and any loose areas. Hed tighten
those up for her, after finding there werent any rips or tears. Youre set, Commander, Aries replied. Taking
the time to secure his own helmet, hed wait the few moments for the atmospheric gases and for the suit to
pressurize. Instead of a green light to signify the pressurization, it was a blue indication light. Shall we? At your
leisure, Commander, hed say turning to Mevynn. Hed check or rechecked Ensign Redclouds EV suit and
then Commander Mevynns. The order had no particular motive, only that the Ensign had been closer. You are
set, Ensign and Commander, Hed check the disruptor pistol at his side one last time, and switched it to the
maximum stun setting. Aries didnt know what to expect and it was better to have a weapon set one level below
what a disruptor was known for, especially in a contested region of space. Setting the disruptor back in its holster,
the Gul looked at each of his companions and fellow officers. A precaution, nothing more,
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05-21-2009, 02:04 PM
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"Thank you, Gul Kevron," Kate said while checking if the build-in communicationline from the suits were working.
"Be careful, you never know what is out there."
She gave Redcloud a reassuring nod as she tapped her combadge, which she was wearing on the suit now.
"Commander Mevynn to the transporter chief, four persons to beam directly to the Co's office on deck one. And
yes, I am aware the deck is vacuum, we're all wearing space suits. Keep a permanent lock on all of us, if anything
goes wrong I want an immediate beam-out."
The chief looked up from the underneath the console, where he was fiddling with something. "Yes, ma'am," he said
as he stood up with a sigh. He had heard that the new senior staff had started to board the station, but he didn't
expect to be bossed around so soon. A few taps on the console later, he commenced the transport.
The team rematerialized in the middle of the office. The only thing apparantly still at its place was a solid desk, the
rest of the furniture was tossed around in the room as if a tornado had held a party inside.
"Our main objective is to find those logs or anything else that could point out to why the damage was done to the
station."
Kate looked around in the office, thinking back of what she had read in the former co's file and tried to think of
places where he would have hiden something.
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05-21-2009, 04:54 PM
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Redcloud walked over to the desk and tapped uselessly on the computer. It was dead as last weeks toast.
She looked around to see if anyone was watching then pulled out a small tool and hit the seam of the computer
with a small concentrated beam. The seam became a split then a gap. She put a small pry bar in the gap and
ripped the face off the computer.
Pulling out a PADD that was designed for both a vacuum and to be used with gloves she plugged a interface cord
into the PADD then into the desk top. The PADD blinked a red light for thirty seconds then a green one.
She unplugged and re-stowed her gear before looking at the Commander. "I have everything left on his desktop
memory If it was not to go to the mainframe or if it had not gone in the last data dump it was there... I can't be sure
of the quality, the Captain will most likely have to access it. Permission to go to the OPS deck proper?"
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[SB: Haven: Deck 1: CO's Office and Command Deck: Open to the Vacuum]

After the doors to the former station commander's office had been pried apart, the cardassian carefully stepped
through the spaces of the open deck and clutter of the open command deck. Aries had been surprised there had
been more than a few bodies of the old command crew, having found the bodies of the crew had been pinned to a
bulkhead or support member by a dislodged console or other piece of debris. The vacuum and rapid
decompression did wonders to preserve a body, the soft tissues and the moment of hopelessness on the
deceased. It brought a cold memory with it, an all too vivid morbidity of the experience. During the war, Aries had
boarded many gutted ships of the Federation Alliance that had littered asteroid fields or sites of a battle. Those
ships hadnt been so fortunate as the command deck of this starbase, as the bodies had frozen in a moment of
despair or in brave yet futile displays of valor. The boarding party he would have been a part of during the war
would have materialized in the corridor outside the bridge and the hulk of what had formerly been a form of ultimate
expression would have echoed with silence. The era had been different, a time of unimagined hostilities and
assumed paranoia had consumed the powers involved. The Federation had mostly healed its injuries, recouped its
losses while the Klingon Empire and the Cardassian Union had both been set back by decades in manpower,
resources and influence.
We have to recover the fallen and give them the proper rights. Their families will appreciate that, and it will show
to the Federation they served to their last to keep the interests of peace intact, he said, wrenching free a fallen
support beam pinning an officer in the command red collar and with two pips adorning it. There may be a
concealed computer bank behind one of the rearmost bulkheads a few meters behind where the station Ops
console would have been located. If this station is the same as the derelict ships, that computer bank would not be
connected to the station's mainframe and should be free of any degradation when the vacuum consumed this deck.
It is where we often found some of the Federations secrets during the war on derelict ships

if that is news to you
now, it was only seen as intelligence gathering to my people, The cardassian officer set the fallen support beam
aside and carried the body to a point in the command deck furthest away from the affects of the open vacuum.
We should beam them below decks in groups,
Moving to free another pinned body, Aries set to work. More than a decade ago these men and women would have
been the enemy, but now the fallen were to be remembered and those living were the architects of peace.
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Harry looked around what was left of the command deck in shock , she had never seen anything like this before
except in simulations. She nodded as she heard what Aries said and snapped back to what she was meant to be
doing, she started to slowly move around the deck looking for any sign of hidden pannels as she helped to free the
bodies of thier dead. "I agree all the bodies should be beamed to an empty cargo hold, from thier they can be
identified and the final prayers said over them." she said as she moved the body of a young female ensign, her
body had been trapped between her console and chair when the console had been crushed.
She continued to work tirelessly as she checked each console and the walls around it for hidden panels and draws.
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Death is as common as living. It should not be feared,

these people gave their lives to protect the peace. Their
actions even in death should be remembered, not turned away from, Kevron said. It is best you witness it now
than later, since it steels the nerves and forces the gag-reflex out. Simulators dont teach you about this, and it
robs you of the experience. Take a few breaths, commander and anyone else who wishes to see their breakfast
again on their faceplates, Hed seen how Commander Chant had reacted to the sight of the vacuum preserved
bodies, and remembered he had reacted nearly the same after his promotion to Glin. He had to sort out a cave-in
of a mine on Bajor during the closing years of the Occupation in the twenty-three sixties, and had to filter through
the rubble for the dead bodies of both Bajoran and Cardassian. It had been a trying time for him, an experience that
had inured him to the suffering and random accidents that would occur. He hadnt been able to sleep for
weeks after that, or so he recalled. You will become accustom to this. It is part of the risk of what we have all
sworn to uphold,
Freeing several more bodies, several ensigns and at least one commander, the cardassian officer set them in the
corner with the others. He spoke quietly, giving a funeral chant in his native tongue as he helped retrieve many of
the bodies or at least the ones that could be found.
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While Redcloud was retrieving the data from the CO's deskcomputer, Mevynn searched the rest of the CO's office,
going over the cupboard that was thrown aside, looking for locked compartments. Opening drawers and closing
them again. Looking at the content of shelves that was now scattered accross the office floor. Avoiding to step into
broken glass and other materials that could put a tear in her suit. Then she saw a pictureframe, she picked it up but
no picture was showing. Yet when she gave the device a tap, a picture from the device's memory showed up.
It showed a good looking man in a captain's uniform posing with a well dressed lady, probably his wife. She tapped
the device a few more times, each time another picture showed up, either with the same man or woman in it. In a
way she felt like she was trespassing, invading someone's personal life. Yet it had to be done. She frowned again
at the sight of the next picture that came up, something didn't seem correct with it, then suddenly the screen went
blank.
Originally posted by Redcloud
She unplugged and re-stowed her gear before looking at the Commander. "I have everything left on his desktop
memory If it was not to go to the mainframe or if it had not gone in the last data dump it was there... I can't be sure
of the quality, the Captain will most likely have to access it. Permission to go to the OPS deck proper?"
Kate turned towards Redcloud and gave an affirmative nod, "Thank you, ensign and permission granted, just be
careful and keep radiocontact."
She tapped the picture frame again but it was in vain, the thing was broken completely now, yet she held on to it.
She walked towards the office doors and looked onto the command deck, hearing the words from Harry and Aries.
Kate felt a shiver as she saw the bodies both had been placing in a corner. It wasn't the first time she had seen
bodies like this, but this time it was different. This
time they were from people her own kind. She shortly watched them, she didn't want to interfer with their words and
thoughts. As what they were doing was not a pleasant task.
Turning around she walked back into the office and lied down the pictureframe on the co's desk. With the help of
some tools, standard packed, in the suit she was able to retrieve the memorychip.
She then searched the deskdrawers, finding one of them locked. Using one of the tools again and some brute
force, she managed to pry it open. Inside she found what looked like a datachip that could hold a holoprogram and
an old fashioned black leather book, and a small black box. She turned a few pages in the book, as she realized
she was reading the diary of the co, she closed it again. She then opened the small black box, which was a bit
difficult with the gloves she was wearing and found an old fashion ink pen, which was probably used to write in the
diary. She gathered the items and put them inside a pocket of her suit. Maybe they could be send to the captain's
relatives.
After being certain the office was searched, she went to the Command Deck and helped out the others, keeping
quiet, as if afraid any word that would be said, would show disrespect to the collected bodies.

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Death is as common as living. It should not be feared,

these people gave their lives to protect the peace. Their
actions even in death should be remembered, not turned away from, Kevron said. It is best you witness it now
than later, since it steels the nerves and forces the gag-reflex out. Simulators dont teach you about this, and it
robs you of the experience. Take a few breaths, commander and anyone else who wishes to see their breakfast
again on their faceplates, Hed seen how Commander Chant had reacted to the sight of the vacuum preserved
bodies, and remembered he had reacted nearly the same after his promotion to Glin. He had to sort out a cave-in
of a mine on Bajor during the closing years of the Occupation in the twenty-three sixties, and had to filter through
the rubble for the dead bodies of both Bajoran and Cardassian. It had been a trying time for him, an experience that
had inured him to the suffering and random accidents that would occur. He hadnt been able to sleep for
weeks after that, or so he recalled. You will become accustom to this. It is part of the risk of what we have all
sworn to uphold,
Harry shook her head, "I do not fear death Gul Kevron, nor do I feel sick. I feel sorrow for all those who have lost
thier lives here, many of these officers were still young and should of had many good years ahead of them." she
stated as she carried the body of a young female Ltjg to the space they were placeing all the bodies. "There are
many things that I have become accustomed to, this thankfully will never be one of them, though you do become
somewhat hardend to it . . . . . you never get used to it." her voice was low but hard as she spoke, she was already
trying to steal herself to the mess around her.
Freeing several more bodies, several ensigns and at least one commander, the cardassian officer set them in the
corner with the others. He spoke quietly, giving a funeral chant in his native tongue as he helped retrieve many of
the bodies or at least the ones that could be found.
Harry continued to work her strength bolstered by her need to see these officers given as near a decent burial as
was poissible.
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05-25-2009, 07:18 PM
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Redcloud ripped open the third console before she found a information node that was still intact. She made a
download of it into the PADD, all the while making sure not to look at the grisly work the others were doing.
She was vaguely ill, and seeing this many people that had died violently was not doing her soul any good. This
deck was stained with their deaths, and she would have to release them once they had it pressurized again. She
wondered if the new Captain would let her do that, maybe she would go to the XO, she seemed a nice person.
"Commander, I have a partial download, and if I can fine at least one more node that has not been damaged to
badly, we might be able to piece together the whole logs... two nodes would be better." Redcloud said over her
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Command Deck
Originally posted by Redcloud
"Commander, I have a partial download, and if I can fine at least one more node that has not been damaged to
badly, we might be able to piece together the whole logs... two nodes would be better." Redcloud said over her
comm.
Kate nodded out of habit, "You still have some time, ensign, to find another node. We're almost done here." She
would have to return with another team, to clear out the bodies from the rest of the deck. She couldn't expect Harry
or Aries to do all the work. At least the CO's office and the command deck had been searched through.
Carefully she dragged another body in the corner and then moved towards the Gul and Commander who where
now working through the last part of the command deck that still needed to be searched. Cleaning up debris, lifting
a console, she discovered a last casualty, a security officer, a look of horror on his face as if he had realized what
was about to happen to the station.
She grabbed the body underneath the arms, wanting to drag it away but it didn't move at all. It was stuck
somewhere. She looked down, underneath the console, she partially had removed and noticed a heavy beam had
dropped on the lieutenants legs, immobilizing him. Kate took a deep breath and took a step back. "Can you both
give me a hand here, if possible try lifting the beam, I'll move this Lieutenant out then."
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Harry stopped moving the console she was currently searching under and walked over to the commander, there
was no visable body under the one she had been working on so it would wait. "You will have to move fast if we do
manage to lift it, just hope he is not caught on anything else under it." she said her tone cold and emotionless as
she moved around to where she could get a good grip on the beam. "I think we have found almost all of the
command team that were on duty at the time this happend, there may be another five or six but they may also of
been spaced when this happened. I have no firm information of how many crew were on duty here at the time, but
we so far have twenty one bodies with this one so I think we must be close to full compliment. Though I have not
seen the CO or XO's bodies as yet." she stated as she waited for Aries to join them.
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Command Deck
With the help of Harry and Aries, Kate managed to get the body away from underneath the beam and finally
managed to place it with the others.
Fifteen minutes later the rest of the area had been searched. They had found two other officers but no sign of the
CO or the XO. Harry was probably right, they must have been spaced. She would have to go over the dutylogs to
find out who was on duty and who exactly was missing.
"I think this is about it, if ensign Redcloud is done, I think it's about time to get back to some breathable air." She
turned as she wanted to walk away to find Redcloud as she changed her mind and faced Aries and Harry again.
"Thank you, for doing this difficult task. I know it wasn't an easy thing to do, since this involved colleagues from all
of us. If you ever need to talk about it, I'm always available," she said softly.
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Redcloud had found a second node to download the OPS Deck logs from, but could not find a third undamaged
node on what was left of the deck. She looked around to find the Commander.
"I think this is about it, if ensign Redcloud is done, I think it's about time to get back to some breathable air." She
turned as she wanted to walk away to find Redcloud as she changed her mind and faced Aries and Harry again.
"Thank you, for doing this difficult task. I know it wasn't an easy thing to do, since this involved colleagues from all
of us. If you ever need to talk about it, I'm always available," she said softly.
"Ma'am, I have all I can get. I am done here." Redcloud said over the comm system.
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"I think this is about it, if ensign Redcloud is done, I think it's about time to get back to some breathable air." She
turned as she wanted to walk away to find Redcloud as she changed her mind and faced Aries and Harry again.
"Thank you, for doing this difficult task. I know it wasn't an easy thing to do, since this involved colleagues from all
of us. If you ever need to talk about it, I'm always available," she said softly.
Harry stood there listening to what her new Executive Officer had to say, it was unusual to be thanked for doing
your job, "No thanks are necessary Ma'aM we all have our jobs to do." harry paused as she looked around at the
mess that used to be fellow officers. "Sometimes the job is good other times it is like this, I am going to transport
the bodies over now Ma'aM." she stated though her eyes held a slightly haunted look in them.
"Ma'am, I have all I can get. I am done here." Redcloud said over the comm system.
"Looks like we are all done, and Redcloud is ready to go too." she added as she hit her comm badge.
=/\= Chant to transporter chief, transport the dead over now.=/\= she said her tone was her old cold business like
tone, not the friendly one the crew of the rainmaker had started to know.
=/\= Aye Ma'aM transport in 5,4,3,2,1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .transport is completed Ma'aM, medical report they have
the bodies and will take care of them from here. Let me know when the rest of you are ready to come back, an I will
have you here in a flash.=/\= he said with a touch of humour.
"Ready when you are Ma'aM" Harry said to the Commander as she waited, she just wanted out of there now and
into a hot shower.
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Commander, if I may? Could I ask you to keep mention of the rights I gave to the fallen here a secret? My crew
would not understand as there havent been any religious activity

prayers, ceremonies among my people since
the days of the Hebitians and early Cardassian society. Would each of you here keep that a secret among us only?
I would be grateful if you did, Aries asked, towards Harry and the others in the command deck. It is a
marvelous sight, isnt it? Our two races were bent on visiting the stars, but with us the seeds of our conflicts were
carried. Peace is only a result of the violence, of the conflict. It is our responsibility, this generations inheritance to
remain vigil against the darkness of the stars and of our own hearts. Ultimately, Peace as we know it is temporary
while conflict is the very nature of the galaxy. We must never let our guard down, or that temporary lull will be the
epithet on our graves, the cardassian officer explained, catching sight of the endless plain of stars beyond the
gaping hole where the command decks sensor dome had once been.
His people had for the longest period in their existence been artists, architects, and poets before the first contact
with the Federation over a century ago. It seemed a lifetime ago, and for Aries it had been before his own life had
started with that first lungful of air. For him and the most recent generations from the last thirty-nine years, that
portion of their races history had nearly been forgotten. The methods of conquest and militarism had replaced the
religious and artistic facets of their society, as the Union had starved itself thin. It had starved itself for food,
resources and territory to the point military expansionism

conquest had become the very fabric of survival.

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Harry gave him a quick smile, "I promise you Gul Kevron your men will not hear of it from me." Harry stated politely
as she waited for Commander Mevynn to give the order for them to transport back.
Harry had work to do to combine the forces of her security teams and the Cardassians, she wanted to ensure that
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Kate was about to contact the transporter chief as she heard Gul Kevron's request. She looked at him shortly and
nodded, "I won't tell them a thing."
Not wanting to waste any more time she ordered the transporter chief to beam them back to the Docking Bay,
where she started to remove the suit and placed it back in the cabinet. The suits would be checked out later again,
and be made ready for future uses.
After retrieving the items she had found in the CO's office, she turned towards the others, "I'll report my findings to
the captain. Is there anything else that should be brought to her attention?" She didn't know if the others had found
something worth mentioning but if they did, it would probably be written down in their reports that eventually would
land on the captain's desk.
"Ensign Redcloud, care to accompany me with the downloaded data you were able to retrieve?"
She wanted to give the ensign the choise. She remembered how she had felt herself, fresh out of the Academy,
having to meet her new commanding officer. Then again, Redcloud had served on a starship before, she should
know already how to deal with her superiors. Still she had asked it now.

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Kate was about to contact the transporter chief as she heard Gul Kevron's request. She looked at him shortly and
nodded, "I won't tell them a thing."
Not wanting to waste any more time she ordered the transporter chief to beam them back to the Docking Bay,
where she started to remove the suit and placed it back in the cabinet. The suits would be checked out later again,
and be made ready for future uses.
After retrieving the items she had found in the CO's office, she turned towards the others, "I'll report my findings to
the captain. Is there anything else that should be brought to her attention?" She didn't know if the others had found
something worth mentioning but if they did, it would probably be written down in their reports that eventually would
land on the captain's desk.
"Ensign Redcloud, care to accompany me with the downloaded data you were able to retrieve?"
She wanted to give the ensign the choise. She remembered how she had felt herself, fresh out of the Academy,
having to meet her new commanding officer. Then again, Redcloud had served on a starship before, she should
know already how to deal with her superiors. Still she had asked it now.
Harry started to remove her suit as Commander Mevynn spoke, "No thank you Ma'aM, I will put it all in my report
and send it to the Captain as soon as I get back to the office and get it written up." she replied in her normal cold
polite and formal tone. She did not look over at Aries as she was having trouble right now hiding her attraction to
him, and the side of him she saw on the command deck only made that attraction deeper. But she could not allow
him to find out about it, he was her senior officer and the commander of his own ship. She could not imagine him
even concidering her in any way other than as a fellow officer, thier backgrounds may be similar but there was still a
lot of distrust of the Federation by the Cardassians. Not that she thought it would bother him that she was Human,
but she was not his equal and that may be a problem not that she believed he thought of her in that manner
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"Ensign Redcloud, care to accompany me with the downloaded data you were able to retrieve?"
She wanted to give the ensign the choice. She remembered how she had felt herself, fresh out of the Academy,
having to meet her new commanding officer. Then again, Redcloud had served on a starship before, she should
know already how to deal with her superiors. Still she had asked it now.
Redcloud gave a small smile as she finished taking her suit off and hanging it up. Her face was blushing, the
normally deep reddish brown complexion having a more maroon tinge to it. "Yes ma'am, if you want me to. I can't
add anything to what the PADD says but I can explain it just as well as most."
At that she picked up the PADD and set it for normal atmosphere work again and started the main computer on
cleaning and deciphering the data downloaded. By the time that PADD reached the Captain it would be ready for
her to view.
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Prudence had gone to the main atrium shop area, where the park in the center of the Starbase was ringed with
stores, restaurants, entertainment places. The park had a lot of new growth, like large areas had been cleared and
replanted. She would have to look into that, was it planned for some new plants and environment or was it causes
by trauma.
The shops to looked like they were turning over, being reused for something the original designer didn't plan for. A
restaurant looks like a restaurant even when it has been changed to a second hand store. She also noticed a high
proportion of closed shops, both because of damage and just closed up. That would also go against Whezzle. It
had been over a week since the Main OPS was destroyed, he had been in command for a week at least yet he had
not sealed the Main OPS, she had seen Damage Control repairs everywhere as she had came here, yet there
didn't seem to be anyone making the much cleaner and better permanent repairs to anything. He seemed more of
a beta then an alpha. She would have to start thinking about if he was the best person to command the
Indefatigable, if she had to send it off out of contact with Haven, could he handle it?
She found one establishment that surely had been there since the station's first building. A drinking establishment,
that was what she was looking for so she went in.
Prudence found a seat in a corner and called out, "House, I would like an Irish Coffee please."
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Harry started to remove her suit as Commander Mevynn spoke, "No thank you Ma'aM, I will put it all in my report
and send it to the Captain as soon as I get back to the office and get it written up." she replied in her normal cold
polite and formal tone.
Redcloud gave a small smile as she finished taking her suit off and hanging it up. Her face was blushing, the
normally deep reddish brown complexion having a more maroon tinge to it. "Yes ma'am, if you want me to. I can't
add anything to what the PADD says but I can explain it just as well as most."
"Ok, thank you again for all the help." Kate tapped her combadge, as she adjusted her uniform. "Computer locate
captain Williams."
After hearing the location, Kate went on her way, neglecting to ask further instructions to the computer on how to
get to the bar. She had studied the interior of the base during her trip here and this was a perfect test to see how
well she knew the place, or if the data she had memorized was correct.
On her way, she noticed how much repairs still needed to be done. Then she tought of Rusty down in the
shuttlebay. It didn't look like the refit to the shuttle would happen soon. With the current threat of those three races
and seen on first hand, what has happened to OPS-deck, repairs to the base would be the first priority.
The one thing she was surprised to see was the park, not confined to an arboretum like she had seen on some
ships, but actually worked into the station itself. It was a nice change to see.
As she entered the bar where the captain was supposed to be, she looked around and found the captain seating in
a corner.
She approached the captain and said, "Captain, this is Ensign Redcloud, Ensign Redcloud meet Captain Prudence
Williams. The ensign helped us to retrieve some data from the former CO's office." Kate added to explain the
ensign's presence.
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19:30 Harry's Quarters
On:
Harry had finished in her office and headed back to her quarters, she wanted to look good when she went to dinner
aboard the Pareg. She felt strange going to dinner aboard the ship but that is where Aries was quartered, and that
was their arrangement. She remembered him saying how they liked the temp higher and more humid than was
normal on a federation ship or station, she had one thing in her favour and that was the time she had spent with
Kndry. He also liked heat and Harry had gotten used to it, she showered and dressed in a pair of tan jeans and a
black sleeveless shirt with a pair of black boots.
As she was off duty she did not carry a weapon, she also did not want to convey the impression that she did not
trust Aries to keep her safe aboard his ship. Once she was dressed she picked up the two bottles she had chosen
for him, one being a bottle of scotch the other being a bottle of brandy. She left her quarters at 19:45 and headed to
the transporter room, she walked in and took her position on the padds. Chief contact Gul Kevron aboard the
Pareg and inform him that I am ready to beam over when he is.
Aye MaaM. she said as she quickly hailed the Pareg, =/\= Pareg this is Haven, Commander Chant is ready
to beam over when Gul Kevron is ready.=/\= she stated and then waited for their response.
[CUS Pareg: Gul Aries Kevrons quarters: A short time later]
Starbase Haven, you may transport the commander shortly. I will meet her there. Kevron; out, he replied,
closing the channel on his desk mounted unit. He had cleaned up what clutter there had been in his quarters, had
straightened things out and had set the table with a terran dish hed read about. It was a sirloin steak, cooked
long enough by hand to where the top and the bottom were covered in a fine coat. The flesh there had been
prepared to where it was tender without being too difficult to chew, but was easy enough to pry apart. The meat had
retained a slight redness, but otherwise was finely prepared. He would not deign to taste it without his guest,
without Commander Chant and noted how the terran beef had an eerie resemblance to Zabo meat. The juices
hadnt escaped the choice meat, but from the smell alone only enhanced the taste. Standing there, his olfactory
senses made it as though he had already tasted it. Hed arranged enough of the terran steak for several helpings
at least, and alongside it hed cooked by hand the same amount of helpings of Zabo meat. Both had been finely
prepared, but as the Pareg hadnt been stocked with the wide varieties of terran spices hed had to make do
with what he could find. The juices had been trapped, in a sense, within and the texture was marbled to perfection
or as near as one could get.
While the steak and the Zabo portions were cooking, Aries had taken the remnants hed had to cut from the main
dishes and placed them in a giant bowl full of a broth-like substance. Taking some fresh vegetables hed taken
from the ships galley, hed chop them into small increments and slid them into the bowl as well with some of the
more tame cardassian spices. He hoped it would be to Commander Chants liking, as the simple act of preparing
the meal by hand and seeing the colors was truly an experience. The meal, as far as hed prepared so far,
covered the main dish of steak and Zabo meat. There was the Sem'hal Stew, a meat and vegetable stew served
with Yamok sauce, Rulot seed bread, with a bottle or two of kanar, a few bottles of something called Rootbeer, and
Larish Pie for desert.
After arranging the dishes on the table with lit candles and the other expected refinements, Aries set up the chairs
and slipped out of his quarters. The trip to the transporter room didnt seem to take that long, and hed dressed
in his finest uniform. Even while off duty, a cardassian officer was expected to maintain appearances even while in
a foreign port

especially in a foreign port. Chief, prepare to receive our guest from the station,

Harry stood waiting on the transporter padd, she was slightly nervous as she had not been alone with a man for a
meal for a long time. Especially one she had an attraction to, she had no idea what to expect and just hoped he
was not insulted by her lack of uniform. She was just about to start pacing when she felt the familiar feeling of being
transported, she hated the feeling but was used to it. As she reappeared aboard the Pareg in their transporter room
she saw Aries waiting for her, he looked dynamic in his dress uniform. Once she was full rematerialised she took a
deep breath and spoke, "Requesting permission to come aboard Sir." she said in a polite and formal tone as she
waited on the padd for his permission to step down.
Permission granted. Welcome aboard the CUS Pareg, Commander. You look absolutely marvellous. You do this
ship justice by gracing its halls, Aries said, when Chant materialized on the transporter pad. I have prepared a

fine meal in my quarters. I do hope I did not keep you waiting long. The art of cooking is one that I have not
indulged in for some time. It is an enjoyable experience,
Hed lead her through the hatch from the transporter room, through the corridors and to the nearest turbo lift. The
Paregs turbo lift was different than those found on the station, as the lift lacked a door and the sides while closed
left the front open with the exception of a railing. Helping her onto the lift, hed take his place next to her and
relayed their destination. The lift weaved its way
through the decks and while smoother than its Federation counterparts, it was noisier. A slight rumble, as though
the lift were hydraulically powered emanated through the entire car.
When the lift finally came to a stop, the cardassian male helped Chant off the lift and into another set of corridors.
The difference in the cardassian designs couldnt have been more emphasized. Where on the station, bright
lighting lit the corridors and the rooms there was only dimness and shadows through the Paregs own corridors.
The bulkheads displayed support beams, conduits and other such functioning members while their Federation
counterparts covered them with panels for aesthetic values. There werent any rounded doors, only elliptical ones.
They would reach Aries quarters and the doors parted, with that hydraulic hiss, to reveal neat quarters and the
multitude of aromas. The dining room is this way, hed lead her through the main room to the dining area. A
single table, set for two dominated the room and it was set with what was only appropriate for a dinner for two.
Platters with silver lids, a few bottles of kanar and Rootbeer sat near a few drinking glasses. Plates were set, and in
the center of the table were two lit candles. Hed pull out a chair for her, a gesture of hospitality and the beginning
of a night they would hopefully both remember. Hed take his own seat, and smile softly. I do hope this is to your
liking,
Harry could not help but blush at his compliment, it had been a very long time since anyone had complimented her
on anything other than her work. "Thank you Gul Kevron, you are most kind to invite me aboard your fine ship. No .
. .no you did not keep me waiting long at all, I was infact early for our dinner." she said as they made their way to
his quarters, when they were on the lift she kept quiet as she watched in facination as the decks went by. It was an
amazing sight, one she would never of thought possible to see. But then even in her wildest imagination she had
not expected to ever be having dinner with a Gul aboard his own ship, her father would turn in his grave to see her
being so friendly with what he classed as the enemy.
When she entered his quarters and saw the dinner table she froze and gasped in surprise, she allowed him to lead
her to the table and seat her down. "I am honored that you have gone to all this trouble for me, I had not expected
anything like this." she said her amazement clear in her voice. then she remembered the bottles she was still
holding, "Oh yes I almost forgot, I brought these for you I hope you enjoy them." she said as she passed him the
two bottles.
You shouldnt have. I am honored indeed, he said taking into his possession both bottles. Scotch and
brandy
how fortunate. I do look forward to enjoying these or perhaps we could enjoy them over dinner, he
replied. It is customary among the Guls and Legates to be a host to their guests, but in this case, it is not just the
motions. This meeting is special. I am honored to be in your presence, as you are marvellous and graceful, hed
stand and lifted the lids off each of the dishes. The prepared dishes were both colourful and held significance as the
meal stood for what both of them did. They were warriors, but more importantly, were willing to let the past stay
there or so he would continue to believe. I did research on a terran dish,

sirloin steak with the proper trimmings.
It has a resemblance to a dish native to Cardassia Prime called Zabo. I took the time to prepare Semhal stew
with Yamok sauce and Larish pie for desert. I even took the time to arrange some Rootbeer from your station. I
havent tasted it though,

from what I have heard it is too bubbly yet it is contagious and incredibly so,
Popping the corks off the bottles of scotch and brandy, he poured some of the brandy into a glass for Harriet if she
didnt object. The contrast in Aries was quite different than that on the station, as here in private he seemed more
reserved and in a sense more realistic. It was a side many on his own ship hadnt seen except for the veterans
who had been there during the Battle of Cardassia Prime. On the station and in front of his crew, he was the
embodiment of a cardassian officer

a strict professional who kept his crew under a tight watch. Hed cut some of
the sirloin and set it on her plate, while filling a personal bowl for her of the Semhal stew and he sliced some
Rulot bread for her before setting the plate in front of her. The silverware was rolled in a napkin, elegantly rolled
near her glass.
Harry went an even deeper shade of red as Aries complimented her again, she had never been treated this well
even by her Godfather. Aries had gone out of his way to personally cook and prepare a very intricate meal for her,
and the fact that he thought of her as being both marvellous and graceful was a shock to her.
He had gone to great lengths to prepare a special dinner that embraced both of their cultures, right down to the
drinks she was temporarily lost for words as he explained it all to her. "Gul Kevron I am honoured indeed that you
have gone to so much trouble for me, I had not expected such treatment. I have been looking forwards to our

dinner all day, but this is far beyond my wildest dreams of what to expect. Never has anyone ever treated me this
well before, you honour me greatly with your company and consideration. I will have to find a way to repay you for
such a fine meal, and what looks to be panning out into a very enjoyable evening." she said with a slightly shy
smile. "As for the whisky and Brandy I promised them to you earlier and I always keep my promises." she added as
she picked up her cutlery ready to eat once he too had a plate of food.
You do not need to repay me, as the experience of preparing the meal and in seeing you again were more than
worth it. I observed in the corridor you had never been aboard a cardassian ship until this evening, and I wish I
could tell you there is so much more art in my culture. I cant though. Our culture

my culture stopped turning to

the arts and towards conquest for reasons of resources.
Our planet was bone dry, but in hindsight you could say if we had not then you and I would not have met. It is
fortunate, in that regard. Testing new cultures is how knowledge is gained, tastes expand and how we grow
personally, hed arrange what he wanted on his plate while he spoke and poured a glass of brandy as well.
Gul Kevron is so formal, and is mandatory in front of my crew. As we are not on the bridge or in a review, you
may call me Aries,
Looking across the table at her, having a woman in his quarters after so long reminded him of a feeling he had in
every right nearly forgotten. It was refreshing, that ideological emotion of wonder akin to attraction
he was
attracted to her. He was certain. An old war veteran attracted to a younger woman, who no doubt had her fair share
of experiences almost seemed forbidden to him. It had been forbidden to him, for all the years following the Battle
of Cardassia Prime. I hope you do not think me foolish, but I have not been in the presence in a romantic setting
with a woman for some time. I was married, but not any longer. Jasal was a wife from a political marriage, set on
me by my family and hers, but before love had a chance to bloom she was lost to me.Jasal with our daughter
Tennir was on Cardassia Prime on the night of the last battle of the war. They had found shelter in the cellar of my
familys estate, in hopes of weathering the bombardment. They didnt live to see the dawn of a new cardassian
race
my ship was the first in orbit that night. I do not wish to ruin our fine evening with tales of woe, but I felt you
should know that our meeting is not only one of a bold experiment of peace. It is fortunate

fate you would say that

it breaths new feelings inside me, he explained.
"I would offer to return the pleasure and cook a meal for you at some time, but I would not wish to insult you with
my cooking. I am sorry to say that my culinary skills are limited to what I can replicate and military rations, I have
never been taught to cook real food." she said looking ashamed, her father had not known how to cook either so
had not been able to teach her or her brother. "As for your ship you are correct I have never before been aboard a
Cardassian vessel, infact I have only ever been aboard a Klingon bird of prey or federation ships. As a security
officer most of my work is on away missions or aboard my own vessel, culture is dying in most races now. No-one
seems to have the time for art or culture unless there is a profit in it, and then the Ferengi get involved and stink the
place out." she said with a small laugh,
"Most races have had to spread out and see what they can find to save their way of life amongst the stars, some
find war and terror. Others find new civilisations and befriend them, share with them and expand their knowledge
that way. It does not make anyone race better or worse than the others, we all want our people to survive and
thrive." she stated as she could not help but take in every detail of his face as they spoke, "I am sorry you lost those
that were dear to you, it can not of been easy for you. I have never had the joy of such a relationship, or the pain of
losing those dear to me other than my parents. Though I am also glad that we have been brought together by fate
and circumstance, I am sure that I will not regret our meeting Aries infact I think it is possibly one of the best times
in my life so far." she stated softly hoping he would not be insulted by her words.
You speak honestly, unlike many Ive had to deal with in the past. The expansion of the Union was not one of
peaceful exploration, as history would have it. You are right,

art and culture are becoming a thing of the past while
expansionism, and knowledge are. Perhaps with this bold experiment, art and culture will return to our two
peoples, Aries explained. I could teach you how to cook, and while military rations can be nutritious regardless
of where they come from a cooked meal hits the spot

that is the terran phrase? hed grab a bottle of yamok

sauce and poured a little onto his Semhal stew.
I thank you for your kind words. Loss is what those of our trade must accept, but it is never easy. You say you
have never felt the joy of a relationship or the pain of loss, but I believe you have. I wish not to pry, but it is in your
voice. I have heard it before. A hard decision, a true decision when it comes to family. Someone in your past hurt
you deeply, but you fought to slip from their shadow

to forget what they had done. I will not say I can find out what
that was, nor am I an empath. It is something you discover and hone with time, through necessity or desire. It
comes through harrowing times and experiences. I do think this meeting of ours is fortunate. It has opened both our
eyes to our races and I must be honest. If someone had told me a decade ago I would be dining with a terran
officer, I would have told them they were insane. Though, the description is cold and doesnt do you justice,

Harry ate some of her stew while she listened to what he had to say, she picked up the sauce he had told her was
meant to go with the stew and poured some of it into her stew. She tried it with the added sauce and it seemed like
a whole different dish, the sauce seemed to bring the dish to life. The combination of the two flavours complimented
each other perfectly, while she did not know how to cook she did have a great sense of taste. "Hmm this stew is
delightful, I would very much appreciate you teaching me to cook. Though I would have to put a condition on it, you
will have to teach me how to cook dishes from both of our cultures." she said with a smile, she seemed to smile a
lot when she was around him.
"As for my honesty when I speak I find it is the best way to be, lies can be confusing and difficult to remember who
you have told what. You are correct loss is a part of our trade as is being hard and locking your heart away, if you
never show your heart then it is difficult for anyone to rip it out. You are right I did once have feelings for someone,
a Caitian male I had great feelings for him. Unfortunately for me he did not feel the same, to him our relationship
was just a bit of fun and took joy in telling me so. When he left the Rainmaker he did not even waste the time to say
goodbye to me, he just walked straight past me as though I did not exist." she said her voice almost a whisper, she
didn't know why she was telling him this but felt he should know.
"As for family only my brother survives and he wishes nothing to do with me, he disowned me at our fathers funeral
because I would not become a Marine. My godfather was all I had left after that, and he has also disowned me after
shaming me and almost getting me court-martialled for helping him." she stated though she left out that she had
committed murder to save him.
"You are a very courteous and kind hearted man from what I can tell, any woman should be honoured to come to
your attention." she added.
It is a deal then. I will teach you how to prepare dishes from my homeland, and I will learn some from you as
well, hed say. This Caitian was not worthy of you, a creature caught up in his own agenda it would seem.
Relationships are taken very seriously among my people. If one makes a move towards a relationship, it must be
followed through although there are political overtones to them. It
is why someone cardassian males can have up to three wives. One is for a political marriage and the other is for
giving a child and raising them, but you need not worry. For the past decade, that practice has fallen to the wayside
as many of our old customs. Your terran customs on matrimony have enlightened us. If one makes a proposal or a
move for a relationship, it is for life. Children are the focus of the relationship, and for one to swear on their children
is the best promise one can make. To refuse to honour such a promise is tantamount to treachery, hed rise
from his seat and approached where Harriet sat. You are a beautiful woman. Do not mind that cat,
they are
solitary creatures who wouldnt know company if they had their paws around it. The fact he dismissed you as
abruptly, is proof he was not the one for you,
We each face our demons and you have faced yours Though your brother in his mind probably felt justified, he
broke the very foundation of our lives by disowning you. Your grandfather was equally stubborn and do not think
bad of me when I call him foolish. Any man or anyone who would easily dismiss a family member are fools. On
Cardassia Prime, family is the center of our lives. Our thoughts, intentions, desires and ambitions are focused on
our families. Family is of such importance it is not uncommon for a single estate to have four and up to eighteen or
more generations living under the same roof. Our bond to family is stronger than the former Obsidian Order would
have believed, and it does not matter where an officer is in the Union or elsewhere in the galaxy, a childs birthday
is a day of celebration, hed take her hand in his. If it would not be to imposing and if you would agree, I
would wish to see you as part of my family

an honorary member. We have both lost many, those dear to us and
have faced hardships. We are both alone among the crowd, and it in this that the bond of family must be preserved.
You must know you are not alone,
Harry listened to everything he had to say her eyes never left his, she found his eye entrancing almost hypnotic.
She felt as though she could fall into his eyes and be lost there, his voice and his words set her soul on fire. It was
as if he was speaking to her soul with every word, as if his eyes could see what she had hidden from all that knew
her. "You are right he was not the one for me, though he was my first . . . .and the only male I have ever let get
close to me. He taught me to think with my brain as well as my heart, to trust my heart but not to rush blindly into
anything." she said as she kept her eyes focused on him even as he moved to stand beside her.
"My family may of disowned me but I found a new family aboard the USS Rainmaker, though we are also now apart
they shall ever be my family. I have never considered children as I have never had reason too, though with the right
man anything is possible and highly probable." she said when he took her hand it was like an electric shock going
through her, his warm touch made her feel alive. When he told her that he wanted her to agree to becoming an
honorary member of his family she almost cried with joy." I would be Honoured to become a honorary member of
your family Aries, thank you."
You will not be disappointed. You may seek protection, or refuge aboard my ship at any time. If any ask, you will
inform them I have given you permission. It is not much, but it is what I have. I will send a message back to my

homeworld, to my familys estate to inform them of the situation and to that arrangements in the house records
can be made. I must warn you, if there are any members of the Obsidian Order around, they may hold a grudge.
They may come after you if they suspect the wavering of my loyalty. There is no real way to tell an Agent from other
cardassians with the exception the Obsidian Order never recruited from the ranks of the Central Command for fear
of divided loyalties. If you are confronted or it appears you will be confronted, you can fight them though if you have
a choice find help. The Obsidian Orders Agents were ruthless, but I will do all I can to find them

if there are any
on my ship and flush them out an airlock if they resist. Or kill them if it comes to it. I do not wish to frighten you, as I
have a feeling it would take far more to do that, but I only intend to keep you on your toes, Aries explained.
Harry smiled broadly, "I do not see you disappointing me at any time, I see you as being extremely capable of your
job and of doing anything you put your mind too. I also get the feeling if you see something you want, you do not
give up until you get it." she said softly her hand still in his, and her eyes fixed on his. "As for the Obsidian Order,
you are correct they do not scare me I am not easy to scare. If you do find any I will gladly help you rid yourself of
them, they are obsolete now from a time in the past and have no place in the future." Harry said softly as she
became more serious, "Please Aries sit back down and eat your meal before it goes cold, it would be a shame to
waste such good food."
Do not take this the wrong way, but you would make a very dangerous cardassian, hed take his seat. You
may not be frightened of the Obsidian Order, but every cardassian had reason to. The Obsidian Order had spies
everywhere, their listening devices were where youd least expect and even in the walls of the Central Command
one had to use jamming devices. There were reports that filtered through the lines after the treaty of your own
Federations Section Thirty-One, a covert branch

I must say I am glad that branch was dissolved. Both the
Obsidian Order and Section Thirty-One were rooted in paranoia, and this as you eloquently put it is not a time for
either to exist, Slicing into the meat, hed pace himself and enjoyed the meal. Would you care for some kanar
or are the brandy, and Rootbeer sufficient?
Your terran steak is exquisite,

I should remember this combination in the future. Zabo and steak, it works
wonders, Aries said, finishing the steak on his plate. He worked on the Zabo, and poured some yamok sauce on
it. I find it odd we have the best artistic university in the quadrant on the homeworld and we barely have any art to
display. Legate Dukats daughter nearly attended it,

I had heard she had an unseen talent that hadnt been
found in cardassians for generations. When I was growing up and after I had joined the Second Order, Legate
Dukat had been a role model. He was the very person every young cardassian wanted to be when they grew up,
and who every officer wanted to know. Following Legate Dukats fall into madness, Legate Damar became that
model. Do you have any historical or influential people in your society of that fashion?
Harry ate the last of her stew and then after sipping her brandy started on the steak and Zabo, the steak was
cooked to perfection. The Zabo she had never heard of before but was willing to try any food once, she sliced a
piece off and dipped it into some of the yamok sauce that was on her plate. It tasted wonderful like steak but with a
richer stronger taste, "Hmm this Zabo is delicious Aries and the steak is cooked to perfection, you are a great cook
indeed." Harry complimented him, she had not tasted anything this good in many years." she sipped again at her
brandy finishing it, she considered his question about the Kanar. "I think during the meal the brandy and root beer
will be good, though I would love to try some Kanar after our meal. . . . . if that is alright." she said her voice soft
and friendly and slightly warm. As she ate she tried to think of different people that had inspired her and others like
her, "Off the top of my head I can only think of men like James Kirk, Dr McCoy, Mr Scott, and then some of the
more recent starship Captains such as John Luke Picard and Benjamin Sisco. But then I led a sheltered life as a
child, I knew of nothing that did not involve marines or their training until I joined school at the age of around 14. I
was only there long enough to get myself accepted into the academy, and that is where my real education began."
she said with a grin.
Thank you. Preparing a meal isnt that difficult, but it is an experience. I am glad youre enjoying the meal,
he replied, listening to what she said. James T. Kirk? The captain the Klingons wanted to try as a war criminal on
many occasions? Dr. McCoy, Mr. Scott,

I am afraid I do not know nearly as much about them as you do. Though
Captains Picard and Sisko are well known to us. It is good you had such role models to look up to, even though you
say you lived a sheltered life. I must admit Captain Sisko was a very courageous man, even when the odds were
against him. I would have enjoyed meeting the man, though we do not know what happened to him. As for the
kanar, having it with desert wouldnt be a problem, He didnt want to mention anything about the Ragova
eggs, which were similar to devilled eggs with the exception the eggs were often served with a creamy secret
inside. He didnt want to cause Harriet to lose her appetite over them, and as such hadnt prepared them for the
meal. We are more alike, I would say, than when our two peoples first met over a century ago,
"You are welcome, I do not give praise if it is not deserved." she said as she finished her meal, it had been very
enjoyable indeed. "Dr McCoy was Kirks Chief medical officer, and Mr Scott was his Chief engineer both very
cleaver men in their own right. Both Picard and Sisko inspired a lot of people to Join up in the hopes of becoming

Captains just like them, my main inspiration for joining the security division was my mother though. She always
seemed so happy and content in her work, where as my father always seemed to be stressed and cranky." she said
with a slight laugh, "Where our peoples are concerned I believe we are very much alike in many ways, I believe
given the choice and putting history behind us our people could be great allies and friends." Harry said as she sat
back in her chair and drank the glass of Rootbeer he had poured for her earlier.
I see,
it is why they are so influential. Joining the Space Forces was my fathers desire, and as a dutiful son I
joined. The Eleventh Order didnt have an opening at the time, but the Second Order did. My sister years after I
did, though she joined the Third Order. Our mother wanted us to become scientists, but the militarys call
couldnt be ignored. I have more pull in cardassian society through my vesala

contacts. The older an Order is,
the more prestigious and more influential it is. I speak of politics when we are enjoying a fine dinner, for that I
apologize, he replied. One can only hope there are larger strides made between our two peoples, though an
evening over a fine dinner is a start,
"Yes both men are considered legends in their professions, Kirk as you stated earlier was indeed wanted for war
crimes by the Klingons. McCoy was the one who was imprisoned with him by the Klingons on Rura Penthe, I
personally do not know much of politics I have never really understood the intricacys of them." Harry stated as
she picked up her glass and finished the Rootbeer then placed the glass back on the table, "These orders you
speak of, does each order represent a different section of learning? As for our people it is only by the examples of a
few that the others will learn, and hopefully follow to a better future for us all." she said with a smile, she had been
smiling most of the evening she found it came easily when in his company.
How fascinating. I shall have to read up on terran history, he said. In a way, you could say that. The Twelve
Orders are very similar to your Starfleet. Each Order has its ground forces and space forces, but each Order has its
own specific role. The Third Order for example, is charged with recon tasks. I could go on, but each Order is
different. The Obsidian Order was forbidden from having any having any military ships or technologies, though they
did violate that twice. Once when the Defiant was caught behind our lines and the other during the ill-fated
TalShiar and Obsidian Order strike against the Shapeshifters homeworld. The Orders are massive, comprising
of many Guls, of a few Legates and of thousands of loyal cardassian troops. When the Union claimed a planet, the
first thing the inhabitants ever saw were the ships of the Orders in orbit. We have changed though, as the
stipulations from the Federation Alliance have limited our construction yards, the size of our ships and the numbers
within the Orders, he explained.
Harry listened attentively as she was genuinely intersted, "I shall have to learn more of your people and your
culture, I would also like to try and learn to speak your language. I think it would be a good way to help your men
feel more welcomed amoungst us if I can eventually speak to them in thier own language without the translator."
she said thoughtfully, she wanted to make this experiment a sucess as it would mean she got to spend more time
with Aries.
"I would not attempt to write it straight away, speaking it would be a good start though. Would you consider helping
me to learn your language?" Harry asked him as she picked up her desert fork and tried a piece of the pie, it was a
pleasant mixture of fruits. "Hmm this pie is wonderful, the combination of fruits is delicious." she said as she
savoured the taste, she then picked up the glass of Kanar and sipped it, she let the honey like liquid rest on her
tongue as she allowed the flavour to infuse her taste buds. It was a bitter sweet taste which pleased her, she like
bitter and sour tasting foods and drinks. She swallowed the drink and smiled, "It is a surprising taste, I find both the
bitterness and the later sweetness of it enjoyable." she stated as she took another mouthful of the pie.
I would be honored to. We can start when you want, though I wouldnt expect you to leap into it tonight. Im
glad you have found the Larish Pie and the kanar to your liking. You would be happy to know that Larish Pie is
among the few cardassian dishes non-cardassians have come to enjoy. Kanar has been said to be en-par with
Romulan Ale for its potency, and my people drink it for leisurely purposes. I hope you do not think bad of me, but I
did not want to introduce you to the truly potent variety. What you drank, what we have at this table is a mild
variety, he explained. My motto is to never trust a replicator to prepare a fine Larish Pie or of Zabo. It tends to
rob the taste of a hand cooked meal,
"I would like to start tomorrow if that is acceptable to you, as for the food I enjoy good food when I get the chance.
Which unfortunately is not often enough, replicators just can not match the taste of real food. Now the drink that is a
whole different matter, I enjoy most alcoholic beverages including Romulan Ale. I have been known to 'acquire' the
occasional bottle, the older and stronger the more I enjoy it." she said grinning as she knew hidden in her quarters
were 4 bottles of Romulan Ale that she had been saving.

I will set aside a time at fifteen hundred, as per your standard time, for the language lessons. It will last as long as
you wish it to, and I could always requisition bottles of the stronger kanar from the homeworld. I tasted Romulan Ale
once, and liked the taste. Though, as you can imagine, its extremely difficult for a cardassian even with tiered
vesala to obtain, the cardassian Gul replied.
Get some rest tonight, as your lessons will be arduous, he listened to what she said about acquiring certain
shipments. I have a feeling our relationship will truly be enjoyable,
"If you truly desire some Romulan Ale I can have a bottle delivered to you in the morning, also where do you wish
to hold the lessons? I shall ensure I am free to attend them without disruption, other than an emergency."
I would appreciate that, and we can hold it on the station wherever you would prefer. My ships political officer is
the eyes and ears of the civilian government and I do not believe he would feel too kindly on a terran presence on
this ship, aside from a friendly date. I may have had a choice to handpick my crew, but I could not pick the political
officer, he explained.
Harry laughed softly, "Then my quarters would be the best place as we will not be disturbed there, I look forwards to
our first lesson." she said as she sipped her drink and finished her dessert.
I look forward to it. I will compile a few first lessons for you, so you may do homework if you so wish, he said.
Hed finish off his slice of the Larish Pie and helped himself to another glass of kanar. I would wish to learn
more of human history, but I believe that should be at a later time. I doubt I would be able to train you in the eidetic
memory my race is known for, as it takes nearly twenty-four years to learn and even then, it takes much longer to
perfect,
"I have a relatively good memory for a human but it is far from being perfect, I do not believe I could spend 24 years
training to improve my memory to that standard. The homework would be appreciated, as it will help me to learn. I
appreciate you giving up your time to help me with this, it is very kind of you Aries." Harry said as she stood and
walked over to help herself to more pie, "Do you mind if I pour myself another glass of Kanar?"
The pleasure is mine, Commander. It is not often a non-cardassian desires to learn our language, but these are
changing times, he said. Please, feel free to. You may take a bottle with you, and if you find you have acquired
the taste you can let me know. I have several cargo containers full of kanar bottles,
"I do indeed like it, infact I would say it has replaced scotch as my favourite drink. Though I think it, like the
Romulan Ale is not to be drunk in large amounts if I have an early start the next morning. I find the men work better
when I am not threatening to hang them by their heels over a targ pit, or being made to clean entire decks with their
toothbrushes for being to loud." she said laughing. "Is there anything else you are having trouble getting hold of, I
can not promise it but I may be able to help." she stated as she slowly ate her pie.
There isnt anything as far as I can think of for the time being, but Im sure if there is it will come to mind, he
said. If you wish, you may take some Larish Pie to your quarters,
"Thank you, I would like that you are a very gracious host indeed." she said as she finished the piece she was
eating and finished her drink as well, "Well I have imposed upon your peace long enough, I should leave so you
may rest."
Youre very welcome and thank you for your kindness, hed listen to what she said about imposing and that
shed been there too long. Hardly, but I do thank you for your concern. It is a hidden joy for many cardassians to
be a host, especially to such fine company, hed rise from his seat and would wait to clean off the table until
after she left. You are welcome on my ship whenever you feel like it, but do alert me before you decide to drop
by,
"I would not dream of coming aboard without first gaining your permission, I have enjoyed your company greatly
tonight and would welcome it again anytime. It is nice to be able to relax and be myself without the worry of gaining
my superiors displeasure for saying or doing something displeasing to them." she stated as she stood, "Do you
have a dish I can put some of the pie in to take with me?" she asked softly.
Of course, making his way into the kitchen he would return with a dish complete with a lid that she could take
with her. Hed carefully work the Larish Pie into the dish and fit the lid easily enough. There is always a time and

a place to kick back and relax. A meal time should be one of those, and this evening I am honored to have spent it
in such fine company,
"Thank you Aries, I am honoured to of been invited to join you here tonight. You have been very much the gracious
host, it has been an absolute pleasure to spend the evening with you and would be honoured to do so again some
time." she stated as she picked up both the pie and the bottle of Kanar he had said she could have.
I look forward to it, and perhaps next time we can review what youve learned, hed smile. You have been
a kind and gracious guest. May you have a fair evening and until we meet again, He had to admit, he felt more
alive now than he had for quite along time. Part of him couldnt believe he had broken bread and shared a bottle
of kanar with a terran, while another part of him, the part that wished for peace was proud of the evening. If you
need anything, let me know and Ill try and find it for you, Hed lead her to the door, and would have probably
kissed her as the terran ritual went except he wasnt quite sure what ritual to follow. The cardassian ritual held that
the two argued during a courtship and pressed the palms together in a gesture similar to a kiss while with the terran
ritual it was quite different. He had to admit, the terran race was quite
complex.

Harry followed him to the door and as she went through it she turned to face him once more, "I hope your evening
is a good one as well, until tomorrow." she said softly then took the chance that he would not be insulted and kissed
him softly on the cheek before turning to walk back the way he had brought her.
Hed blush at the kiss and was surprised it rendered him speechless. I

thank you, hed take the risk and
returned the kiss on her cheek. It was an odd ritual, but one he could come to like. You are graceful, and I am
glad to have met you,
"You are a proud and honourable man and I am certain my life will be richer for having met you, I look forwards to
many more meetings or friendly dates in the future." she said as she blushed, his soft kiss almost melting her heart.
I look forward to our future meetings and you have proven there is more to life than duty to the state, he said
and pressed the control panel for the door. The doors would part and hed step out into the corridor with her.
Locking his quarters, hed walk with her through the corridors and back to the transporter pad. Chief, contact
the station and inform them Commander Chant is ready to be beamed over at their leisure,
The transporter chief contacted the station and informed them of such, only to remain at his post. When the station
would start their operation, the transporter chief would operate his console with practice and helped the station out.
"There always has to be more to life than duty, or there is no point to life. That is something I have learnt since I
joined the Rainmaker, Admiral Maturin taught me a lot in my time there." she said as they made thier way back to
the transporter room, as the entered she walked over to the padd and turned to face him. She snapped to attention
and saluted him, "Good night Gul Kevron, Permission to disembark Sir?" she said whilst still at attention, she
wanted his men to see she was not ashamed to show him the respect his rank demanded.
Permission to disembark granted, Commander. Do have a good night, hed reply.
With that she finished the salute and hit her comm badge, =/\=Chant to Haven ready to beam back when you are,
Chant out.=/\= She gave Aries a quick smile as the transporter hummed to life and she disappeared in the swirling
blue beam.
Soon after Harry was back in her office sitting in her chair thinking about how the evening had gone, and smiling
broadly which seemed to be worrying her staff.

A JP by
Gul Aries Kevron
Commanding Officer of the Pareg
Second Order of the Cardassian Union's Space Forces
Chief Strategic Operations Officer
Starbase 36: Haven
and
LT Cmdr Harriet Chant

 

Chief Sec Tac Officer
Starbase 36: Haven
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06-03-2009, 10:06 PM
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Prudence found one establishment that surely had been there since the station's first building. A drinking
establishment, that was what she was looking for so she went in.
Prudence found a seat in a corner and called out, "House, I would like an Irish Coffee please."
Leena was in the back room orginizing her liquors, when she heard a customer. Walking to the main bar area she
spotted a Starfleet Captain. "Irish Coffee you say?"
Prudence smiled, "oh yes, please, strong and hot too."
Leena chuckled, "strong as in black or four parts whiskey?"
The young Captain blinked, then smiles, "split the difference."
"Ah... a regular Irish Coffee coming up then. By the way I am Leena, of the Meetaves."
"Prudence Williams the new Command Officer for this station." She replied to the introduction, there was many
questions she could and would like to ask but they would not be... polite on first meeting. "Have you been on the
station long?"
"Five years." Leena said roughly as she set the coffee in front of Prudence. "So you're Prudence, and you will be in
charge?"
Prudence had set her PADD down and sipped the coffee, it did hit the spot but she thought the whiskey tasted a bit
different for synthahol. "Yes, I guess I am." Prudence had thought about Captain Williams as the name she would
go by to the civilians but somehow this woman didn't seem to be the kind that would sit with a title, she might throw
the title in your face and Prudence was her namesake, and was not going to cause a problem the first day she had
command.
Leena fingered the knife sheathed on her thigh. "So... you think you can get this place in order, and are you sure
you know what you're up against?"
"I will do my very best." Prudence answered simply, the movement toward her knife had not passed unnoticed by
Prudence, "if the people on this station all do their part to help it should work out well, and if we can convince the
people that feel the need to fight each other, to not hit us in their battles, it will be even better."
"Yes, perhaps you're right. And if someone goes after you, I shall do this." Leena pulled her knife and threw it at the
dart board across the room, splitting yet another dartboard.
Prudence watched as half the dartboard fell to the ground. "Um... okey... but maybe we should leave it to Security,
that is what they get payed for after all."
Leena walked across the room, pulling the knife from the wall then re-sheathed it. "I am my own security," she said
curtly.
Prudence could not disagree with that statement.
As Commander Mevynn entered the bar where the captain was supposed to be, she looked around and found the
captain seating in a corner.
She approached the captain and said, "Captain, this is Ensign Redcloud, Ensign Redcloud meet Captain Prudence
Williams. The ensign helped us to retrieve some data from the former CO's office." Kate added to explain the
ensign's presence.
Redcloud smiled timidly, "hello ma'am."

Prudence made a gesture for them to sit down. "So what did you find?" She asked eagerly.
Leena rudely interupted, "drinks first, what do you all want to drink?"
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06-04-2009, 12:04 PM
Re: 01 Oh God, What a mess
Prudence made a gesture for them to sit down. "So what did you find?" She asked eagerly.
Leena rudely interupted, "drinks first, what do you all want to drink?"
Kate realized how thirsty she was. She always had that when she had been walking around in a spacesuit, not that
it happened a lot. It probably had something to do with the recycled air in such a small unit.
"A cold beer would be nice," she adressed Leena and sat down opposite of the captain and laid down the diary, the
ink pen and the datachip that she had found in the co's office, in front of the captain. She held on to one item
though.
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06-04-2009, 12:49 PM
Re: 01 Oh God, What a mess
As Harry sat at her desk she thought about what to do with her teams in the morning, she needed to get them

started on thier training and evaluations. She needed to know what each of her staff needed to be trained or re-
trained in, she also needed to pick some of her best to work along with the Cardassian shock troops to make up the

Rapid responce teams. She had been think about it more and more and had decided that there should be three
teams one covering each shift, she would allow thier commander to decide who would be on each shift so long as
the teams were equaly made up of both Federation and Cardassian troops.
She started to write up her plans for the morning as she intended to run a few drills over the next few days, she
needed to ensure that she informed the Captain of her plans and the times she would be doing it. She didn't know
how much of a free reign this CO would give her, so for now until she knew her she would follow the regs and keep
her informed on everything.
Harry hated doing paperwork and writing reports but they had to be done, she would have to write one up on the
new security details once they were finalised. In many ways she was looking forwards to the challenge of working
with the Cardassian troops, she was also looking forwards to her next meeting with Aries. She could still feel the
soft touch of his lips on her cheek, it made her feel warm inside and made her wonder if he felt the same way she
did. She continued to plan and plot as she thought about thier next meeting at 15:00 the next afternoon, her first
drill was planned for 13:00 tomorrow afternoon as long as the Captain was in agreement with it.
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06-04-2009, 08:13 PM
Re: 01 Oh God, What a mess
Prudence made a gesture for them to sit down. "So what did you find?" She asked eagerly.

Leena rudely interrupted, "drinks first, what do you all want to drink?"
Kate realized how thirsty she was. She always had that when she had been walking around in a spacesuit, not that
it happened a lot. It probably had something to do with the recycled air in such a small unit.
"A cold beer would be nice," she addressed Leena and sat down opposite of the captain and laid down the diary,
the ink pen and the datachip that she had found in the co's office, in front of the captain. She held on to one item
though.
Redcloud hesitated then sat down with the two officers that were so very much superior to her. She sat down and
looked up at the woman waiting for her to order. "Um... could I have..." She didn't want to go on a Super Slugo soda
binge again, and she never drank alcohol, she wondered if they had... "Peaceful Spirit Shaman Herbal Tea?"
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Prudence looked over the items set down in front of her. She was not sure what to think of it. She picked up the
diary and opened it up to a random page, skimming through it, then set it back down. She fingered the chip and
then the pen before looking at Kate and Redcloud, she guessed that the Ensign was keeping the Commander from
speaking freely.
"And you Ensign, what have you got?"
Redcloud blushed, "I downloaded the information from the OPS deck and I have had the computer put together that
information into a whole unit. I also have pulled the former Captain's computer, and that you will have to give the
authorization before it will open. I can't open it myself." She stared down at the table top having said more to this
command officer in one sentence then to Rear-Admiral Maturin the whole time she was on the Rainmaker.
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06-05-2009, 10:31 AM
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Pointing towards the items on the table, Kate said, "Those are the only items I've found in the CO's office with any
meaning. They were stored in a locked drawer so they probably had some importance. Though I think the book is
an old fashion way of how the co kept a diary." She looked towards Prudence, "I only skimmed through it quickly, I
didn't want to prie into his personal life. If it is of no use for the investigation maybe it can be send back to his
remaining family."
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06-05-2009, 04:39 PM
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After dinner with Aries
Harry sat at her desk reading the service records that Gul Kevron had sent her over on the shock troops, she
needed to split them into 4 teams along with her own men. Each team would have a Cardassian and Federation
officer to lead them jointly, each of the teams commanders would answer to her and her assistant. The fourth team
would be the Rapid Response Team, their direct commander would be the stations Master at Arms. He in turn
would answer directly to Harry, not even the stations ACSTO would give them orders unless she was not there to
do so.
A copy of every report involving any of the Cardassian officers would be forwarded to Gul Kevron out of respect,
after all he was loaning 200 of his personal crew to help man the station until they received more crew. It was not
something he was required to do, but Harry had come up with the idea of mixing the two forces after Gul Kevron
had offered the use of his men to the Captain. She had passed the decision over to Harry to see what she would
do, Harry had spoken to Gul Kevron and they had come to an arrangement that would benefit them both. It could

even go part way to helping with the peace treaty between the Federation and Cardassia Prime, it had been
Harrys idea to give at least one of the Cardassian officers a position of command. To her it seemed like a good
balance mixed teams with mixed leadership, she saw the Cardassians as equals not servants or slaves.
Now she had to arrange for quarters and barracks for them all, and had to ensure that she got the right men
working with them in their teams. She was also planning to ask the senior of the Cardassian officers to run a couple
of training sessions, that is if Gul Kevron agreed to that as it was not part of the original deal. She was also
planning on re-working the entire security sections rotas so as they changed over an hour before the rest of the
station did, it would cause less problems in the long run as they were a rather large section.
All her officers were going to be pulling double shifts to do some training that she considered essential, this training
was going to take place at the end of their shifts. It might only take an hour, but there would also be times that they
would be there much longer. There was also going to be some ship wide drills, she expected everyone to react to
them as they should. Only the Captain and XO would know about them other than her, not even Gul Kevron would
be informed about them as that would effect the timing of the drills and possibly cause them problems.
While she read and planned she could not stop her mind wondering, she thought about Aries as she worked and
wondered how he would react to some of the drills. Harry was no respecter of sleep or timing, the way she saw it
was why should she worry about the time when the enemy wouldnt even know about it until too later.
She sat and sighed as she thought about him and how she could possibly win him over, she already knew they had
much in common including their way of thinking.
As she sat there a message came through that a freighter had arrived, and some of its crew had been cleared to
come aboard the station. This didnt seem to be something she needed the details of until she saw the names of
those who had come aboard, one name stood out like a sore thumb. Steve Man . . . she said to herself.
What the hell was he doing out here, was he looking for her . . . surely he wasnt working on the freighter. Harry
tried to put it out of her mind he couldnt know she was here surely, she had only known herself for a couple of
days.
She tried to put it out of her mind as she continued to read the files in front of her, they made interesting reading
indeed she was going to enjoy working with these men. From what she read in their files life was going to get very
interesting indeed around here, she just hoped her teams could work with the cardassians without any trouble.
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06-05-2009, 09:29 PM
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[CUS Pareg: Sickbay: Autopsy lab: Sometime later]
Dr. Ohnarra had found the body of Commissar Iberen Telnik in Gul Kevrons quarters, and had run an initial
diagnosis. The mans windpipe had been crushed, but the injury went along with the Guls eye-witness account.
The Commissar had gone into a rage, knocked over his glass of kanar and had slipped into the table. The results
from the medical scans seemed to corroborate with the Guls story, and Dr. Ohnarra didnt have any reason to
doubt her commanding officer. The body had been moved to the ships Sickbay and the autopsy lab to conduct a
further post-mortem diagnosis.
The autopsy had taken only a little while, but it had yielded the same results as those scans she had taken in the
Guls quarters. Iberen had died of a crushed windpipe after slipping on some spilled kanar. Shed checked over
every inch of the Commissars body for anything shed missed, and found the mans ankles showed bruising
resulting from slipping on a wet surface and the major injury

the fatal injury focused solely around the windpipe.
She kept a meticulous record of the mans weight, time of death determined by how the rigor mortis had set in
shortly after the body had arrived in the autopsy lab on a medical PaDD. The bone density was recorded along with
the condition of the scales, and the condition of the pupils which indicated asphyxiation resulting from a crushed
windpipe. Filling out the proper forms, Dr. Ohnarra signed them with her own personal signature and made a copy
to take with her to the Federation station. She knew the second opinion of the Starfleet medical teams was required
ever since the Pareg had been assigned to the station.
Informing her staff to prepare Commissar Telniks body to be transported to the station, she prepared the autopsy
reports for the review of the stations medical teams. The Gul had given her permission to transport the political

officers body to the station to allow the Starfleet medical personnel to view the body and to conduct their own
autopsy. The body wouldnt be taken back to Cardassia Prime to be receive a heroes funeral, as there wasnt
time and in the field a burial in space served the same function.
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06-06-2009, 12:15 AM
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Harry was sat reading the file of one of Gul Kevrons men when she recieved a message, the message informed her
of a body being transported over to the station from the Pareg. Harry didn't like the sound of that so she closed her
computer terminal and left her office, she headed for the main transporter room where the medical staff would be
waiting to recieve the body.
She walked in with 4 security officers on her heals, the doctor was not there in person but there was 2 nurses there
to collect the body and place it in the morgue over night.
The sight of the Federation transporter pad with its smooth and aesthetic bulkheads, along with the cooler
temperatures, were among the first things Dr. Ohnarra and her staff of two nurses and three security guards noticed
as they re-materialized. Regardless of her department, Dr. Ohnarra and her nurses wore the characteristic duty
armor of the Orders. It wasn't long, only moments after the group re-materialized with the body on an anti-grav
gurney, that a team of five terran security officers and two terran nurses arrived in the transporter room.
"Permission to come aboard?" she asked, assuming the Starfleet protocols were nearly the same as cardassian
protocols in that regard.
Harry stepped forwards, "Permission Granted." she said in a polite and respectful tone, her face was as blank as
stone as she saw the body on a gurney covered by a sheet. "Who is the victim?" she asked .
The group stepped off the transporter pad onto the deck of the station, and the gurney floated under the direction of
one of the nurses. "The victim,...the deceased is Commissar Telnik, the ship's political officer. I have compiled a full
report on my autopsy findings, and have a copy for your medical team's review," She'd hand over the medical
PaDD with the copy of the autopsy results.
The group stepped off the transporter pad onto the deck of the station, and the gurney floated under the direction of
one of the nurses. "The victim,...the deceased is Commissar Telnik, the ship's political officer. I have compiled a full
report on my autopsy findings, and have a copy for your medical team's review," She'd hand over the medical
PaDD with the copy of the autopsy results.
"You may check the body yourself, as I know all too well security's...curiousity. The Commissar succumbed to a
crushed windpipe. It is all in the report," she continued.
Harry did not uncover the body here, she would wait until the doctor gave thier report on wether it was an accident
or murder. Harry had no intention of starting any trouble, "This is not the place to be looking at the body, nor am I
trained to tell if it was accident or murder unless there is a very obvious hole in the body that was not self inflicted."
she stated as she turned to the two nurses, "Ok lets move out and get down to sickbay with the body now, before
we start drawing a crowd. Would you care to come to the sickbay with us to oversee the treatment of the body, I
would also like to know exactly what you wish done with the body after the examination is complete."
"I would be lapse in my duties as the Pareg's chief medical officer if I did not see a patient of mine to your station's
morgue. It is not custom to allow non-cardassians to few the fallen, but I am under orders in accordance to our
assignment here to cooperate as best I can," Dr. Ohnarra replied. She and the group that accompanied her would
escort the gurney carrying the body, following the Starfleet welcoming party to their Sickbay.
The three security guards were armed with disruptor rifles, typical weaponry for cardassian security personnel. The
weapons looked rugged, and the guards no doubt knew how to use them. The nurses and Dr. Ohnarra were armed
with disruptor pistols and there was an eerie, almost predatory nature to them. They were disciplined, trained, but
their reputation across the quadrants for their ruthlessness was well known.
"Understood, out of respect for your cultures ways I will ensure that only those personel that need veiw the body do
so. Once the examination has been completed do you wish the body returned to you?" Harry asked as the two
nurses and four security she had brought with her moved into place slightly nerveously to move the body, "Ok get

moving we don't want to be here all night." Harry stated as she watched the guards fidgeting as they awaited
orders, she could see she was gonna have her work cut out for her once more.
"Commissar Telnik's body will not be returned to Cardassia Prime for a heroes funeral. It is customary during deep
space assignments such as this, that a burial in space is acceptable. If your chief medical officer feels it is better to
cremate the body, it will be acceptable as well," Dr. Ohnarra replied.
Harry stood beside the Cardassian doctor as the gurney was moved out in front of her, she would follow behind it.
"As you wish Doctor, I shall allow you and the Doctor to discuss the means you use for the burial or disposal of the
body. I am here only to ensure the safety of both you and your staff and the two nurses, If you would care to walk
with me I shall take you directly to the morgue."
"Thank you, Commander," Dr. Ohnarra replied. With the gurney ahead of them, flanked by the two nurses and and
one guard at point ahead of the gurney with the two other guards with the Starfleet security guards behind them,
the group began to make their way to the morgue. The cardassian guards, as the nurses alike kept their eyes open
and alert for anything.
Steve had spotted Harry as she headed towards the transporter room and now he was watching . . .waiting for her
to reapear, he fully intended to kill her it was her fault he was having to work on a freighter instead of on a starship.
Her report had gotten him dismissed from Starfleet and he would never forgiver for it, as she exited the transporter
room along with the Cardassians and her own security team he fired a shot off at her. He had never been very good
at his job which is why his shot hit her but did not kill her, Harry was walking beside the doctor when she suddenly
felt a burning sensation in her right side. Then she heard the claxon going off alerting security of a unautherised
weapon being fired, the next thing she knew she was on the floor on her knees a hole in her side.
Steve saw his shot had not done it's job and killed her but had at least hit her, he dropped the weapon and made a
run for it.
The shot caused the cardassians to take up a defensive posture, with the three guards bringing their rifles to bear
and the two nurses with Dr. Ohnarra drew their pistols. The cardassians swept the area with the barrels of their
rifles and pistols, their senses heightened and their reflexes honed. Their predatory nature revealed as someone
had threatened them. One of the guards and the two nurses formed a defensive screen around Dr. Ohnarra while
the other two guards fanned out with their starfleet counterparts.
The three cardassian guards along with any cardassian shock trooper in the area took off on foot with their
weapons raised and were rather quick. They managed to leave many of their Starfleet counterparts behind as they
weaved through the station in search of the one that had threatened them.
Steve ran for his life he had not expected the Cardassian troops to take up the chase, he knew he had lost much
weight and could now outrun the normal starfleet security if he was cleaver about it. But he was not so sure about
armed Cardassian veterans, he ducked and weaved between other visitors to the station as the guards chased
him. He knew if he didn't lose them he would either be dead or wish he was, he knew Harry would do all in her
power to make him suffer.
Harry knelt on the floor in shock from being hit, the Cardassian doctor knelt beside her and looked the wound over.
"You require medical attention, we must get you to your sickbay now." she stated in a cold commanding tone.
Harry nodded and gritted her teeth as she struggled to her feet, "Have to get you to the safety of sickbay, I will not
be offended if you wish to contact your vessel and ask for more troops. I do not know if the attack was aimed at me
or you, but until I know I want you where you can be protected." Harry stated as she hit her own comm badge and
called for a security team to meet them at sickbay.
"There is much to be said about your terran stubbornness," she said, and gave Harriet a shot of something using a
hypospray. It was a local pain killer, and she'd let the two nurses help Harriet to her feet. "You should not be
concerned about my safety, Commander. If I had been the target, the phaser would have struck me. It did not and
struck you, which is proof you were the target," she said in that typical cardassian cunning, her mind having already
narrowed out the possibilities. "The shock troops and the guards will track down your assailant. They are not under
orders to kill, and will bring the assailant before you alive," Gesturing to the two nurses, the two nurses would head
towards the station's sickbay while holding Harriet upright. She, Dr. Ohnarra, took hold of the gurney and followed
them. The rest of the Starfleet security team would no doubt follow. Meanwhile, the cardassian troops in hot pursuit
didn't give up the chase and continued it with renewed fervor. They were not under orders to kill, and would keep
the assailant once found alive...though if they had to stun the assailant then so be it.
Harry could tell she would not win if she tried to argue with the woman so didn't, "You are most likely to be correct,
though if this was an attempt to kill me it has failed to do more than give me a flesh wound. It would take much
more that this to kill me, I am to stuborn to give up and die." she said making light of the situation she had a bad
feeling as to who had done this, "If the culprit is who I think it is he will be heading back to dock 15 to his ship, they

of course will be going nowhere. I thank you for your assistance in this matter." she said as she shrugged herself
free of the two nurses and walked on her own, she was not going to allow a flesh wound to disable her.
Steve was now very worried he was finding it impossible to lose the shocktroops and guards, he had tried going in
and out of shops and other rooms but they were still gaining on him. It was as if they knew where to go to find him,
he continued to run as he looked over his shoulder for signs of those following him.
One of the cardassian shock troops, a Glinn or roughly a Marine captain, had been at a shop on the station's
promenade looking over some of the finer merchandise from some other of the part of known galaxy. The man was
a veteran of the Dominion War as Gul Kevron was, which had been one of the reasons he'd been picked as part of
the Gul's crew and why he'd been picked to be on loan to the station.
That officer had several scars of his own from different engagements during the War, and he hadn't heard about the
attack on Dr. Ohnarra's group. He couldn't have and was nearly knocked into a display when Steve bounded
around the corner. If there was one thing the Glinn did not like, it was being pushed by a reckless...anyone. With a
swift backhand, the Glinn...Glinn Yedrin Garrhen managed to not only connect to the reckless terran. He managed
to knock the terran off his feet and onto his backside. Yedrin turned, reached down and grabbed the terran by his
collar in time for the rest of the cardassian troops to come around that bend. "Running from us terran, isn't a wise
thing or haven't your Starfleet reports told you that?" He'd toss the terran to two other cardassian officers who held
him tightly.
Steve looked about ready to die of fright as he looked into the faces of the three Cardassian officers, "You have no
authority here let me go now, if you harm me it will cause a major diplomatic incident and wreck the treaty between
our people. Stupid spoon head." he spat as he tried to break free from thier grip.
Harry and the others continued to sickbay without any further trouble security was there when they arrived, "Four of
you stay out here and guard these doors no-one comes in without permission from the two doctors or myself
understood?"
"I have a surprise, human," Yedrin said. "We have been assigned here as agreed upon by your government and
ours. Your words are pitiful. Take him away. If he resists, stun him. Take this man to the station's chief of security,...I
am sure she will appreciate it," The two shock troops holding Steve fastened manacles on him and escorted him,
with the other guards to the main security office or to the Sickbay.
The guards outside sickbay nodded and both replied "Aye Ma'aM" as the doors closed behind Harry and the Doctor
and nurses, Harry walked over to the nearest Biobed and fell onto it. This had been a wonderful night to start with
and now it was ending this way, if Kain was there he would probly tell her she had obviously done something to
deserve it and then laugh. But right now harrys mood had gone from good to foul, if they found the culprit and it was
who she thought she would make the worm suffer. She was even tempted to offer the Cardassians him first as his
attack could also be construed as a failed attack against them.
It took a little longer than normal for the two cardassians to escort Steve to the Sickbay through the corridors of the
station, but they managed to. He was still in manacles when they reached Sickbay. "We have subdued the one who
attacked your Chief of Security. We searched him after finding him, but didn't find a weapon. We did find his
weapon on our way to your Sickbay. He had discarded it," one of the cardassian guards reported to one of their
Starfleet counterparts in the corridor outside Sickbay. "We can either hand over his weapon here or to your Chief of
Security,"
The guards looked at the fool being held firmly by the Cardassian officers and one entered sickbay, "They have
caught him Ma'aM you want for them to bring him in?" he asked.
Harry sat up again, "Ohh yes let them in with him, they are also the doctors guards." Harry stated as she sat there
waiting to see who it was.
When the guards walked in with Steve hanging limply in their grip she laughed, "You really messed up this time
Steve, your father won't be able to get you off with this one. Assult on a Starfleet officer is a serious matter,
attempted murder is even worse. And of course there is the matter of your failed attack on our Cardassian allies,
that is not going to go down well with your father." she said with a grin, she hated the little worm.
Steve looked at her and gulped, "You can't be serious, I never attacked the spoonheads. I shot you and next time I
won't fail I will kill you." he snarled.
"Here is his weapon," the cardassian guard holding the discarded weapon in a cloth handed it to Harry. "Attacking
one of our officers is a serious matter, human. Your courts are much easier than ours. If you were on Cardassian
Prime, you would be found guilty and you would be guided to form a confession by a Conservator and your
sentence would either be death or a life in a labor camp," the guard said in response to Steve's remarks about the
cardassians.

Harry grinned even though she was in pain, "Well if the doctor wishes to have him charged with the attempted
assult on her person I will write up the charges." Harry said as a sudden thought hit her. "Tell me how does your
goverment take to assult on a honoury member of one of your houses?" she asked out of interest as she knew that
Gul Kevron would hear about this.
"It most certainly does. If a cardassian with a network of vesala, or of an influential house is the target of an assault,
the charges can be extreme. Before the War, would be murderers and assassins would be put to death. Their trial
and execution would be aired for the public, as an example of the futility of crime. Even little children would be
allowed to watch, in hopes of cementing loyalty,"the guard replied.
Harry turned to the Doctor, "Doctor Ohnarra would you please make contact with Gul Kevron and inform him of this
assult, I assure you he will want to be informed." she said in a polite but firm tone, one that brooked no argument.
She then turned back to Steve, "Why did you come looking for me Mr Man, you could of lived your life out without
ever seeing me again.
Yet you came looking for me, did your father not inform you of the folly behind such an action." she asked not
expecting or recieving an answer from him.
"Dr. Ohnarra to Gul Kevron. I have some interesting news. The station's chief of security has been assaulted, but
we have the assailant in custody. The rest of my team were not harmed, but the assailant appears to be another
human," Dr. Ohnarra switched open a com-channel on her wrist communicator.
"I am grateful, doctor. Inform Commander Chant the matter will be taken seriously, and I will wish to visit the
assailant personally if the Commander deems it wise. I am grateful you or your escort were not harmed. Kevron;
out," chimed over the com-channel. Dr. Ohnarra closed the channel and turned to the biobed. "I am sure you heard,
but he wishes to visit your assailant personally. He is very gratful you were not harmed further,"
Harry nodded, "Yes I thought he would want to know, I am certain that a visit can be arranged for him. The prisoner
will be in the brig once I have had this wound taken care of, I will stop by and see him as well we have much to talk
about." Harry stated as she gave steve an evil look, "Would you please take him to the brig and ensure that he
does not have an accident on the way there, he has to be alive when Gul Kevron arrives to see him." Harry stated
as she started to remove her shirt so the EMH could take care of her wound and she could get back to work.
"Doctor thank you again for your assistance, I will leave you in the hands of the good Doctor now while the EMH
deals with me." she said as she lay down again.
The two cardassian guards barely nodded and led or rather carried Steve out of the Sickbay. A starfleet security
guard or two might show the two to the station's brig, and would no doubt help in securing the prisoner in one of the
cells. "I am sure the Gul will be glad to see you, Commander," Dr. Ohnarra said as the Starfleet EMH appeared. "A
holographic projection,...I have heard much about these, but until now I had not set eyes on one. I am deeply
impressed. If your EMH can manage, I will speak with with my starfleet counterpart on the Commissar's autopsy
findings. I do hope you have a speedy recovery, Commander,"The Pareg's chief medical officer would join the
station's chief medical officer in the morgue and would share her findings on the autopsy.
"Thank you Doctor, I will be happy to see the Gul and introduce him to the prisoner. Yes the EMH is more than
capable of dealing with the wound, and I am sure that the Doctor can tell you more about him once your business is
concluded." Harry said as the woman disapeared out of sight, Harry lay still while the EMH scanned her and then
started to regenerate the wound. Harry would soon be back to work again.
Dr. Ohnarra would work with the starfleet doctor, allowing her counterpart to conduct a second autopsy which would
yield the same results despite it being much more thorough. The Commissar's death was an accident.
Meanwhile, the two cardassian guards with their starfleet escort would make sure their charge made it to the brig
safely. Steve could attempt to break free and wriggle all he wanted, but the guards held fast and the manacles
made it even more difficult. It would take a while for them to reach the station's brig, but the cardassians would help
Steve into a cell. One of the cardassians would unsling his rifle and kept it on Steve while the other unlocked the
manacles. When both were out of the cell, one of the starfleet guards would activate the holding field.
A JP by
Dr. Ohnarra, Chief Medical Officer of the Pareg. (NPC)
and
LT Cmdr Harriet Chant
and
Steve Man (NPC)

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Leena rudely interrupted, "drinks first, what do you all want to drink?"
Kate realized how thirsty she was. She always had that when she had been walking around in a spacesuit, not that
it happened a lot. It probably had something to do with the recycled air in such a small unit.
"A cold beer would be nice," she addressed Leena and sat down opposite of the captain and laid down the diary,
the ink pen and the datachip that she had found in the co's office, in front of the captain. She held on to one item
though.
Redcloud hesitated then sat down with the two officers that were so very much superior to her. She sat down and
looked up at the woman waiting for her to order. "Um... could I have..." She didn't want to go on a Super Slugo soda
binge again, and she never drank alcohol, she wondered if they had... "Peaceful Spirit Shaman Herbal Tea?"
Leena winced at the idea of any healthy drink and gave Redcloud a face as she went to the bar. "Replicator,
peaceful spirit shaman herbal tea." Leena then poured beer from the tap and brought the drinks. Looking at
Redcloud, "I can't be sure of the taste of that tea. I carry liquor, good liquor." Leena eyed the diary before walking
back and standing behind the counter. She then leaned on the counter and stared at them while eavesdropping.
Prudence looked over the items set down in front of her. She was not sure what to think of it. She picked up the
diary and opened it up to a random page, skimming through it, then set it back down. She fingered the chip and
then the pen before looking at Kate and Redcloud, she guessed that the Ensign was keeping the Commander from
speaking freely.
"And you Ensign, what have you got?"
Redcloud blushed, "I downloaded the information from the OPS deck and I have had the computer put together that
information into a whole unit. I also have pulled the former Captain's computer, and that you will have to give the
authorization before it will open. I can't open it myself." She stared down at the table top having said more to this
command officer in one sentence then to Rear-Admiral Maturin the whole time she was on the Rainmaker.
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Sickbay
Harry sat on the Biobed fuming now that the Cardassian doctor was out of sight and ear shot, "I am going to rib that
little weasel limb from broken limb, but first I am going to break as many of the 206 bones in his body as I can.
Then I am going to feed him his own liver and kidneys for dinner,then and only then I may let him die." she ranted
as the EMH tried to work on her, she had already stripped off her shirt for him but as she would not stay still he was
getting irate with her. "I am going to make that slimey little toad wish he had never met me, let alone tried to kill me.
His father will also wish he had never had a son by the time I have finished with them, if he had not pammered the
little wretch so much Steve Man might of had more of a spine. . . . . . . . . . . " Harry continued to rant and rave right
up to the point where the EMH sedated her so he could finish treating the serious wound in her side. The wound
was deep and there was some minor damage to her intestines but luckily that could be meaned, one of her kidney
was also damaged but again it could be saved . . . now that she was still.
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"And you Ensign, what have you got?"
Redcloud blushed, "I downloaded the information from the OPS deck and I have had the computer put together that
information into a whole unit. I also have pulled the former Captain's computer, and that you will have to give the
authorization before it will open. I can't open it myself." She stared down at the table top having said more to this
command officer in one sentence then to Rear-Admiral Maturin the whole time she was on the Rainmaker.
Pointing towards the items on the table, Kate said, "Those are the only items I've found in the CO's office with any
meaning. They were stored in a locked drawer so they probably had some importance. Though I think the book is
an old fashion way of how the co kept a diary." She looked towards Prudence, "I only skimmed through it quickly, I
didn't want to pry into his personal life. If it is of no use for the investigation maybe it can be send back to his
remaining family."
Prudence looked at the PADD then the objects again, she looked at the two Officers in front of her, the Ensign was
an open book, and very easy to read but the Commander... she looked like there might be more there. It might be
her own personal thoughts, feelings of something, or it might be something she didn't want to share in front of the
Ensign.
"I thank-you Ensign... Cloud..." She knew she had the name wrong but could not remember what it was, "and I
know you have not finished your tea..." Point in fact Redcloud had taken one sip, set it down and not touched it
since. "But some of the data on this PADD is no doubt sensitive and..." She saw the dawning understanding on the
young girls face, "I think it would be best if you were not ..." She hunted for the words that would not be unkind.
"Yes Ma'am, I have other duties to attend to, if you two will excuse me." Redcloud stood, abandoning her tea.
"Ensign, I have a job for you to do. You see the main public area? How it has temporary repairs but not anyone
doing the permanent and much better looking repairs to it? I want you to bring a team down here and do it. This is
your new assignment. Fix the shops, the public area, the woods, all of it. I want us to look like a Starfleet Starbase
not a refugee camp."
Redcloud beamed, "Aye Ma'am!" then turned and skipped as she left the bar.
Prudence looked at Kate, "What have I just done?" She asked in a wondering voice.
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Mevynn drank half of the pint of beer as she listened to the conversation between the captain and ensign Redcloud.
She put the half-empty pint on the table again and reached with her right hand into her pocket getting out the chip
she retrieved from the pictureframe, while she took the opportunity to take a look around in the establishment. It
seemed a fine place to have a drink while off-duty.
When Redcloud left, she drank the other half of the pint.
Prudence looked at Kate, "What have I just done?" She asked in a wondering voice.
Kate raised her eyebrow in surprise. "You gave the ensign something to do?" She answered with a question and
picked up the pint again, "And from what I have seen in the short time she was with the awayteam, she obtains
results." She pointed towards the padd, "Depending on what information is on the padd of course."
Kate turned towards the bartender and said in a loud voice, "Can I have another one, please? Thank you."
She then quickly turned towards the captain and put down the chip next to the other items she had layd down
before. She added softly so only the captain could hear, "I think this might be the thing you were looking for. I only
caught a glimps as the pictureframe this chip was stored in, broke completely before I could get a good look at it.
But something told me it wasn't a familypicture compared with the rest I saw. Either way, this is all I could find."
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Prudence looked at the chip, then picked it up and checked it. She didn't have a reader with her and this might not
be the place to read a chip with unknown, and possibly classified information on it.
She collected the book, pen and PADD. Then finishing her coffee she smiled and stood. "I don't know what I was
expecting, a secret panel, a hidden compartment with an unknown and strange device in it or something. I need to
stop reading those works of fiction." She laughed at herself.
"I am dissatisfied with the work of Lt. Whezzle, he has commanded this station for two weeks and yet almost
nothing has been done since the Command Crew have died. I am thinking of moving him off of command of the
Indefatigable and putting someone else on it. Lt. Commander Chant seemed like she had things together, if you
would go over her record and get back to me with your thoughts on that. And since the Admiral has now retired and
left that leaves the Intrepid class Rainmaker without a Command Officer, would you be interested in holding the
job?" Prudence asked Kate.
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Kate nodded as the captain mentioned to go over Harry's file but looked up surprisingly when she heard the rest.
She had come to the starbase with the idea of being the second in command, not to be in charge of a space ship
herself. She thought it over for a moment.
"Captain with all due respect." She stood up as she continued, she didn't feel comfortable sitting down while
adressing the captain. "But didn't Lt. Commander Chant serve on the Rainmaker? Wouldn't she be better for the job
since she already knows the ship?"
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"Yes, and no." Prudence paused to put together her thoughts. "Chant did come from the Rainmaker as did
Redcloud, but the Rainmaker is crewed and outfitted for SCE work, and Science. Chant has a background of..."
Prudence looked down for a moment before going on, "well, there is no other way of putting it, combat. She was
virtually raised as a Marine by her Marine father, and has been Security from day one of her Starfleet career. The
Indefatigable is a Defiant class, a warship no matter what spin Starfleet puts on it. The Rainmaker is an Intrepid,
they pack a punch, but they are not a combat ship, and that particular one has had it's load-out changed even more
for Engineering and Science work. If she is put into a fight, I want someone at the center seat that is inventive,
creative, and capable, but not a solder. The ship is not a warship, and I want the Captain of it not to be a Warrior... if
you understand me."
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Kate thought of her own background for a while and on the change in her carreer she had gone through. She
probably had it easier than the Lt. commander had. She looked Prudence in the eyes for a moment before she
talked again. "I understand captain, I'll go over the commander's file and let you know my findings. As for the other
offer..." Her gaze drifted away. She knew other officers would jump at the offer. It wasn't something she had
persued herself, not yet anyway.
She closed her eyes for a moment and when she opened them she looked back into the captain's eyes, "I'll give
you an answer before the end of the day. If you don't mind, I'd like to think it through first."
Kate could only hope that the captain, didn't see her hesitation as being undecisive. If she'd say yes immediately,
she'd never be certain if the decision was hers only or if she'd be following someone else's dream. Someone who'd
never be able to set foot on a starship again.
"Take your time, tomorrow will be soon enough." Prudence said as she started toward the door. "I am going to see
what is on this chip and PADD, enjoy your beer and I will talk to you later."
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"Take your time, tomorrow will be soon enough." Prudence said as she started toward the door. "I am going to see
what is on this chip and PADD, enjoy your beer and I will talk to you later."
Kate just nodded towards the captain and watched her leave. She picked up the glasses and walked over to the
bar, placing them on the counter. She had some serious thinking to do.
OOC: sorry about the short line, thanks to some drama at some other online place my brain ain't working...
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[CUS Pareg: Gul Aries Kevrons quarters:]
It hadnt been that long since Dr. Ohnarra had informed him of the failed assault on Lieutenant Commander
Chant, an honorary member of his own house. Aries had allowed himself the time to polish the steel face plate over
the right portion of his face, and it had a second meaning. By taking time to polish the face plate and waiting to see
the assailant that even now sat in one of the stations brig cells, it allowed fear to culminate in the assailants
mind. It forced him to worry about what might or might not happen, how the spoon head commander would
react or how the prejudice of Steve Man had it. Terran prejudice, a remnant of their own reptilian brains
a notion
that amused Aries a little. The terrans and the cardassian people werent that different, not as different as many
would like to believe. Both races had their ambitions, their fears and their own demons they tried to bury in the past

yet had the stubborn tenacity to haunt the present. He had read the background file on Steve Man, the man who
had attempted the failed assault on an honorary member of his house and had fled when Dr. Ohnarras guards
took up the chase. The man was former Starfleet without even graduating from the Starfleet Academy, had been
drummed out of the service and harboured deep resentment against the cardassians. It wouldnt be that difficult
to break him, to get beneath his skin and stab at what really was at the core of the mans problems.
Picking up the mans discarded weapon from the table, he found it to be only a standard Federation phase. His
chief of security had deactivated the power core and drained its power cells, making it inert and little more than an
expensive paperweight. Taking the PaDD with Steve Mans background file on it from the desk, the cardassian
officer turned and headed out into the corridor.
[Starbase Thirty-Six Haven: Interrogation cell: A few hours after the failed assault on Lt. Cmdr Chant]
Standing outside the interrogation cell, the cardassian Gul watched the man who had assaulted an honorary
member of his House through the one way mirror. The man looked nervous, shifting in his seat and extremely
paranoid. It would be easier than he thought to break the man and reach into his own problems, much easier than it
was during the War. At least now a decade after the War, the fear of the cardassians was less and Aries realized
her could use that to his advantage. Hed allowed the man time to wait, to allow the seeds of worry to grow and
felt it was time to pay the man a visit. Hed allowed the stations security guards to check him for weapons and
poisons only to find hed come unarmed aside from the weapon Steve Man had discarded. Hed allowed the
guards to check the weapon, explained in detail what his own security forces had managed and had taken it back.
Gesturing to a guard to open the door to the interrogation cell, the cardassian officer stepped through and felt the
door close behind him.
The interrogation cell was stark and spartan, with a single table dominating the room and two chairs. The one way
mirror was indistinguishable from the rest of the bulkhead off to his right on entering the cell, otherwise the cell was
unremarkable. The criminal, Steve Man, sat at one end of the table and faced Aries as he stepped into the room.
Setting the mans discarded weapon on the table along with two PaDDs on the table, Aries pulled the available
chair out and took a seat. One of the PaDDs, obviously cardassian in design, held Steves background file and
the detailed reports from not only Dr. Ohnarra, her staff, but the doctors own guards about the failed assault
attempt. The other PaDD, of Federation design, contained the charges brought up against Steve, the name of the
freighter and what position he held. There was a typed confession on the Federation PaDD in addition to the other
information on Steve Man.
I am Gul Kevron, of the Second Order, and I will act as your Conservator. I see no reason as to inform you of
your crimes, as you are no doubt aware of them. Before we get down to business, as you humans would say, does
that weapon look familiar to you? It should. You discarded it for my men to find it. Go on, and reach for it. I will not
stop you nor will the guards stop you. You want to reach for it, I can tell. I wont blame you, since you are in the
presence of a

to use your own words a spoon head and you are invariably nervous. You want to get out of
here, as you know you will be locked away for the rest of your life. Go ahead, the phaser is right there. As you
contemplate reaching for it, let me ask you. Is your prejudice against cardassians founded in some event in your
history, a trauma, an attack or are your own inadequacies driving it? Aries asked, keeping calm and level headed.
His mind had worked this scenario out to its fullest, down to the smallest detail and had taken into account the
mans state of mind or the condition Aries had assumed. Giving the man the chance to reach for his own
discarded phaser was a risk, a gamble and one would prove interesting either way. The phaser his men had
confiscated sat halfway across the table, in the center of it and within reach of the man if he so wished. The
cardassian males eyes never left Steve Man, and Aries was certain it would not be long before the man finally
broke.
Steve sat his eyes darting between the 'spoonhead' Gul Kevron and the weapon on the table, he was sweating and
fidgeting he had not expected it to be this man questioning him. He had certainly not expected to have the rifle
placed on the table within his reach, he thought about it . . .it had to be a trap. . . . .no-one just gave you your
weapon back. "Wh . . . . where is that traitor Chant . . . it is her . .that should be locked up, she is a traitor to the
Federation and Humans " He spat the words as if they were poison on his tongue though he was still nervous he
was grasping for straws as they say.
"What are you paying her to work for you, or is she doing just to keep her masters happy. How many of your men
does she service for you to allow her to keep her job, or does she do it for free." he asked in a fear filled squeak
though he didn't realise it, to his mind his voice was full of venom and hatred for both Harry and the man in front of
him. His mind was screaming at him to shut up, but his mouth wasn't obeying.
[Meanwhile in sickbay]

Harry was just coming round after the EMH had finished with her, he has decided to keep her sedated for a little
while after he had dealt with her wounds to ensure all was right before she ruined his work. Now though he was
happy that all was well with her and that he could wake her up, the Cardassian doctor and her staff and guards had
gone. The doctor had ordered two of the shock troops to stay and guard sickbay until LT Commander Chant was
released, then they were to guard her until she reached the brig where Gul Kevron would be waiting for her.
Harry sat up on the biobed and looked around her wondering where she was for a split second, when she realised
she was in sickbay it all came flooding back to her. She growled lowly and got up off the bed and dressed, "Steve
Man your gonna pay for this." she grumbled under her breath as she did her shirt up and put her boots and pants
back on, a nurse came over to her.
"Ma'aM the EMH says you can go but you are relieved of duty until 0700 hrs, he has sent a copy of the report to the
Captain and your assistant already so you have no way out of it." she said then turned and headed back into the
office before Harry could complain or argue. "Oh and there are two guards outside to ensure you comply, they have
been informed of the doctors decision." the nurse called back to her as the office door slid closed.
Harry was glad to get out of the sickbay but was not happy about being relieved of duty, that meant she would not
be able to deal with that fool Man herself until then. She remembered that Aries had said he would be visiting the
prisoner so she walked out of sickbay and straight into her guards, "Why are you both standing here and not on
patrol?" she asked though she had not yet met their commander or given them proper shifts she knew they were
already working and had just been told why they were there.
"We are here to ensure you reach the brig in good condition, Gul Kevron would be . . . . displeased if anything else
were to happen to you." the one on the right stated flatly. Harry frowned "Understood, now lets get going I want to
speak with the prisoner." she stated as she started off down the corridor, the two guards following close behind her
watching everywhere and everyone they passed.
[Brig - Interrogation cell - viewing room]
Soon Harry arrived at the brig, she walked in and straight over to the interrogation cell when she saw the
Cardassian guards standing outside it. She walked round to watch and listen to what was going on inside, what she
heard did nothing at all to ease her foul mood though she forced herself to stay calm, quiet and still. She was going
to let the fool hang himself with his own words, she just hoped that Aries could control his temper after what had
just been said.
[SB: Haven: Within the interrogation cell]
Those are nasty words laced with accusations from a man seeking help, Steve. That is your name, isnt it? Of
course, or why would we be having this conversation? Ive reviewed your file and for a person who served
Starfleet, you have had your problems. You had the ambition, the dream of serving among the stars and I can see
that at least the drive to hasnt been forgotten. You serve in a capacity aboard a freighter, which is admirable.
Even with your problems, you sought to get around them and seek out your dreams. That is an admirable trait.
Enough of that though, I feel I will bore you if I continue. You call a fellow officer, a fellow human being a traitor and
for what? For our two governments to attempt peace? Commander Chant is doing what she can to help the treaty,
and our being here. She is not part of the Union, has not switched sides and that is the truth. She is of Starfleet and
that will never change. You call her a traitor for that or are you a traitor to your problems? Your voice says it all, a
shadow of itself. No doubt you want to spit them at me with malice, but there is doubt deep within. You know this is
your time to talk and I want to listen to what you have to say, but I would rather save that until after our business is
concluded, Aries replied, calm and level headed. His voice barely rose, keeping level and restrained

practiced.
His voice didnt betray any of his intentions, the demons he carried deep inside or his own personal agenda that
coincidentally matched those of the Central Command.
The man had insulted a member of his house, which although honorary was treated as a full member of his house.
If he were thirty years younger, he would have allowed the words to spark his temper. He wasnt that man
anymore, wasnt as young as he used to be and had garnered wisdom. He could show his temper, prove to this
terran the cardassians were as vile as this mans prejudice and he couldnt do that. He wouldnt do that, as it
would betray nearly fifty years of education and training to mask his emotions behind duty and command. I have
here, on this PaDD, a typed confession for you and it waits for your signature. You may read it, if you would like. I
would rather you signed it, and pleaded mental instability. I know you would want it differently, but you are in a bind.
You can either sign it, plead mental instability and agree to therapy for a certain time. When you have completed
the therapy, you will be free to sign up on the freighter youve been working on or join the merchant marines. You
could even re-enlist in Starfleet and more importantly you will be alive to enjoy it. If you refuse to sign it and plead
guilty, you may either be shot or spend the rest of your life sentenced to hard labour depending on the severity of
your crimes and if Commander Chant wishes to press charges. It is your choice

sign it and plead mental instability
or potentially face a firing squad? The cardassian officer asked as he passed the Federation PaDD down to the
table to Steve and hoped the man would sign it. For an officer of the Central Command, trained to fight the

Federation and the Unions enemies, Aries had seen too much dead to last several lifetimes. He didnt want to
see this man throw his life away in a Federation penal colony serving out a sentence of hard labour.
Steve sat looking at the man across the table from him, the man with half of his face made of metal. He thought
how easy it would be to just grab the weapon and kill him. Surely at this distance he couldn't miss him, he could kill
him and escape, then he could go after that Chant woman. He didn't believe what the man had said about the
Federation and Cardassia having a treaty, it was a trick to make him believe that she wasn't really a traitor that she
was loyal to the Federation. He didn't believe that though he believed she was a traitor and should be treated as
one, "SHE DESERVES TO DIE. . . . . SHE IS A TRAITOR, SHE RUINED MY CAREER AND MY FATHERS . . .
SHE MUST DIE." He suddenly jumped up and screamed at Aries at the same time he went for the rifle, his intention
was to first hit him with the butt and then shoot him.
[Brig - Interrogation cell - viewing room]
Harry stood behind the glass panel watching and listening, she hadn't realised he was so bad. It seemed as though
Steve had lost the last vestiges of his sanity, he was now a danger to himself and others she wondered though from
his actions if he would live to see trial. She wanted to go in there and beat him senseless for what he had said
about her . . . . what he had accused her of being and doing, but she knew she could not. She had to allow Gul
Kevron to deal with the situation she had to show that she fully trusted him to deal with the situation, if she did not
then it would set back all the work she had done to try and help the Cardassians fit in and be welcomed. Also she
could not show him such blatant disrespect for his authority, it would not bode well for her if she showed such
disrespect and lack of trust for him in front of their men it would set a very bad example to them. So Harry did the
only thing she could do and continued to watch as the scene played out before her eyes.
The mans actions were predictable, as Steve had been an open book to the cardassian officer. He wouldnt call
for the guards, as this man was mentally unstable and it would further undermine him. Steve had grabbed the rifle
from the table and in a rage that amounted to the last of his sanity raised the rifle in an attempt to bash the
cardassians skull in, but Aries had already had his skull bashed in before as a keepsake from the Dominion. He
wouldnt allow it to happen again, and without thinking Aries dodged to the side of the mans blunt swing and out
of the chair. The cardassians right leg swiftly connected with the mans solar plexus, sending the man out of the
fight and into Aries own arms. He could have said Steve had acted, lashed out as a young cardassian, but in the
mans fragile mind it would done more harm than good. Holding Steve in his arms, Aries pried the rifle from the
mans grasp and sat with him against the wall. Aries held the stricken man as one would a brother, a fallen
colleague and made sure the man couldnt hurt himself any further. You're safe. Let it go

nothing will happen.

Youre safe, changing his voice, he kept it comforting and allowed it to disarm the man.
Steve tried to fight Aires off, tried to keep his grip on the rifle . . . . . the rifle was his lifeline. As long as he had that
he would be ok, he would survive to get his revenge another day. He just wasn't strong enough to keep hold of it
though and the other man took it from him. Then he felt the kick to his stomach and then he was on the floor in the
mans arms, he struggled for a short while but the tone of the mans voice seemed to be calming and made him feel
safe.
All he wanted was to be safe and to see Harry dead, but for now to feel safe to feel protected was good enough.
Then finally Steve relaxed fully and went limp in his arms, tears flowed freely down his face as he released all his
pent up pain and frustrations. He sat there wrapped in Aries arms crying like a little child, rocking back and forth
slowly as he did.
[Brig - Interrogation cell - viewing room]
Harry could not believe her eyes when she saw how quickly Aries disarmed Steve and what he did next, to see him
pulling Steve down to sit on the floor wrapped in his arms holding him . . . . . comforting him was a shock. She was
not so sure she could be so kind to the man who had just tried to kill her, though she did feel sorry for him as it
seemed as though his sanity was gone. She knew someone would have to inform his father about this, she
supposed it had best be her he would not want to hear it but he had to. Steve was going to need his fathers help
more than ever before now, if he ever wanted to get better and be released from the mental hospital. Harry smiled
as she watched Aries comforting the man, she had never thought she would see the day when a Cardassian would
be sat comforting a Human in that way.
Harry could not watch anymore, the sight of Steve sitting there a broken man. It was more than she could take it
brought back so many bad memories of her childhood where her father had reduced her to a gibbering wreck as
part of a punishment, to this day she still could not handle small tight spaces. She turned and left the viewing room
and the brig, she was tired and was due back on duty in just a few short hours.
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Gul Aries Kevron
Commanding Officer of the Pareg
Second Order of the Cardassian Union's Space Forces
Chief Strategic Operations Officer
Starbase 36: Haven
and
LT Commander Harriet Chant
Chief Sec/Tac officer
Starbase Haven
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06-22-2009, 02:33 AM
Re: 01 Oh God, What a mess
OOG: Yup you guessed it, it's another long post warning :P
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Harry left the brig and headed for her quarters she was feeling tired, confused and was still rather angry over the
whole situation.
Right now she still felt as though she should be going into that cell and ripping the little fool apart, but having seen
what his true condition was like she knew it would be wrong to do so. She could not allow her anger to rule her
actions so for now she was headed back to her quarters, she would have a couple of drinks to calm down and relax
before trying to get some sleep before her next shift.
He'd waited for the station's medical personnel and a councillor to arrive before letting Steve out of his sight, though
he'd assured Steve nothing would happen. The cardassian Gul had explained to the medical staff nothing was to
happen other than making Steve comfortable and helping him. Aries had let Steve know he could contact him when
he needed or wanted to.
Leaving the interrogation cell and the brig level, Aries had taken it upon himself to check out as much of the station
as he could. He'd never set foot in the promenade and had been about to head for that deck when he remembered
what one of the guards he'd assigned to the Sickbay had informed him of. Lt. Cmdr. Chant had stopped by the brig
and had watched their interrogation, before storming off to some other deck.
Stepping into the turbolift, he noted the difference of Federation design to classic cardassian styles. The turbolift
was soft, aesthetically pleasing, and was a lot quieter than its cardassian counterpart. He asked the computer for
the location of Lt. Cmdr. Chant and had submitted his destination.
*sometime later: Outside Harry's quarters*
It hadn't been that difficult to find her quarters, but the turbolift had taken its time working through the decks of the
station. When the doors had finally parted, he'd noted the cooler temperatures of the deck though otherwise it didn't
bother him.
Heading through the corridors, he'd found himself outside of Harry's quarters. Reaching out, he touched the door
panel and rang the chime.
Harry had showered and changed into the shorts and vest she slept in, she poured herself a large glass of whisky
and sat down to drink it with the bottle close at hand. She had just taken a sip of it when the door chime rang, she
was not expecting anyone so she was surprised by this. "Enter" she called as she leaned back in the chair and
closed her eyes, the lights were down low and the temp was up on around 90F. She had gotten used to it being
warm when she had shared her quarters with K'ndry.
Stepping through the parted doors, Aries felt the door close behind him and felt almost at home in the heat. It felt
wonderful and his stance relaxed a little. "Dr. Ohnarra's guards told me you had stormed out of the brig levels. I do
apologize if what you saw was not what you expected, and I wanted to see if you were well," Aries said.

Harry almost dropped her drink she had not expected a personal visit from Aries tonight, she shot out of her seat.
"Forgive me Sir I had not expected to see you tonight, I survived the attack due to the actions of both Dr Ohnarra
and the EMH. I am grateful to the fast reactions of your men in tracking and capturing Mr Man as fast as they did, it
would of been very bad if he had managed to escape. As for my leaving the brig it was for the best, If I had stayed I
would not of been able to guarantee the prisoners safety." she said formally as she stood in front of him.
"Relax. You've had an arduous day, and you may call me by my given name Aries. I would not allow my crew to call
me by that, but you are not of my crew. You are a member of my house, though honorary it holds the same status,"
he said, seeing her almost leap to attention. "I am glad you were not harmed further, and Dr. Ohnarra has proven
herself to be most capable. You are strong, much stronger than you realize. The man who raised you may have
forged the shape, but it was your will...your experiences and your determination that filled in the rest. It tempered
you, and for one so tempered a single blast doesn't kill. My men are trained to fight when the need arises,....if they
or an officer or a member of the houses are threatened it is their duty to bring the assailant to justice," he said. "Dr.
Ohnarra told me of your stubborn streak..." he smirked. "I wouldn't have expected any less,"
Harry visibly relaxed as he spoke to her, "Can I offer you a drink while you are here Aries." she asked her tone once
more the soft friendly one she had used at dinner. "It seems as though not everyone shares your opinion of me, I
do my duty as I see it to both Starfleet and my Ship and crew. And yet I am accused of all manner of things,
including treason maybe it is time for me to retire." she said as she moved to get him a glass.
"I would rather you didn't retire. It would be a loss not only for yourself, but for others that have come to know and
even count on you. You and I are alike, in that we both serve and our ambitions were for the stars. You would not
be content in the private sectors. I wouldn't be content in the private sectors. You've made a few mistakes, but who
hasn't? You've been accused, baseless claims. I was accused of treason for turning on our Dominion Allies when
they bombarded Cardassia Prime's cities, but I was not a traitor to my people. The ones who make the accusations
are in effect questioning themselves. You do not need to be worried or concerned about their words, do not let them
bother you," he explained. "I would appreciate a drink, thank you,"
Harry sighed and nodded as she poured him a large measure of the single malt whisky she was drinking, "You
speak wisely indeed, the accusation is baseless though I know I have enemies that will believe it. I also heard his
accusation about me being in your pay and sleeping with you and your men, I pray that you do not think as low of
me. I have not chosen to work this closely with you for any reason other than it is the right thing to do, it is time that
the past was buried but I will not be anybodies toy to accomplish this." she said as she walked over to him and
passed him the glass, her tone was slightly colder as her anger started to surface again.
"I would be low myself if I thought that, and it would anger my ancestors. I have never thought any less of you for
your values, or anything else. You have stated clearly why you work closely with me, and that is all you need to say.
You have decided to work with us because of the treaty and because you yourself have said it is the right thing. The
past should be left in the past. If these people who have accused you of such come after you, you may sleep
soundly knowing no one has eluded the cardassian intelligence bureau or, as many in our past would say, there is
no trick known that can shake...to use your own races colourful mannerisms, the bloodhounds of the cardassians,"
Aries said. "Thank you," on taking the glass.
Harry smiled "I am glad to hear you do not believe what was said about me, I had trouble stopping myself from
storming in there and ripping his lying tongue from his mouth. I know he has problems but he does deserve much of
what has happened to him, though do not wish his current state upon anyone." she said as she walked back to her
seat, "Please sit down and make yourself as comfortable as you wish." she said realising that she had left her guest
standing to long.
"Thank you," he said, taking a seat in one of the other available chairs. His frame, typical of cardassian males,
seemed almost comical in the chair. "An old Docent, a teacher of mine told me once never take for truth what those
who sharpen knives behind your back will say. Use what you know, believe in yourself and you will see them...he
was a little more colourful for an older cardassian, but I believe the term matches with rot in your language," he said
taking a sip of the single malt whiskey. "As potent as I remember," The cardassian looked over at Harry, shifting his
focus from the glass to the woman he'd come to admire. "I will tell you now I could have done much more to harm
Steve, but I left that younger ... more prejudice man behind. I have seen too much death to fit into any lifetime, and
if I had killed him I would be no better than the stereotypes most humans still think of my kind as."
"I am very glad you did not kill him, I would of had to arrest you if you had. His father has much influence even
though he is a retired Admiral, only two of us know the full reason he has retired and he would be happy to make
that just one. Although I am certain your government would not allow you to go on trial by Federation laws, it would
of hurt the treaty greatly. There are still many that are prejudiced against you and your people, his father is one
such person." she said as her eyes roamed his body, she hadn't even noticed she was doing it but she could not
stop herself.
"My government would find me guilty no matter the Federation Panel's ruling, but there are many on the homeworld
and within the Union's boundaries who hold the same prejudice many of your people do. The most I could do was

to defend myself, not by killing him. I had to disarm him, after he came at me. The rifle of his was a gamble, but I
knew he would reach for it. The gamble was whether he would realize it had been fully disabled," Aries replied,
taking a sip of the beverage. "The item on the PaDD was a confession for him to sign, pleading for mental
instability. As for that retired admiral, his reasons are his own and I doubt anyone here would allow him to force you
to retire or be arrested," He had studied the tone of her voice, and the subtle fluctuations when she'd explained the
retired admiral to him. It was a clear sign she'd meant something else.
Harry finished the glass of whisky and poured herself another very large one, she drunk half of it in one mouthful.
"What is being done with him now? " Harry paused before finishing what she wanted to say, "I do not wish him to be
hurt or sent to a penal colony, he needs help if he is unrepentant afterwards then I shall deal with him then." she
said her tone slightly cold. She would inform the Admiral in the morning of his sons predicament . . .if it had not
already been dealt with. She could not help but keep her eyes fixed on Aries even though they wondered all over
his form.
"He is to be sent to a mental facility, to receive the medical and counselling services he needs. I have seen to it
personally he is to receive the best care available. He may contact you or he may contact me whenever he wants
or needs to. I did not swear on my daughter, but I did make a promise to him. He would not be harmed," he replied.
"Thank you Aries, even though he hates me he is in a way family to me." she said as she finished the second half
of her drink, she picked up the bottle and topped his glass up before filling her own again. She wished she could
take her mind off of how good Aries looked , how just being this close to him made her feel weak in the knees. He
was her senior officer and now he had adopted her into his family she did not fully understand why nor did she
know where she stood with him now.
"We take family very seriously on Cardassia Prime, and he is part of your family. In that sense, with you as a
member of my House, he is part of my House. It may seem odd, but it is our way. I would not send a member of my
family to the gallows, and I will not send one of yours there," he said, looking her over with his eyes. It was hard not
to notice how beautiful she was, the woman he admired. Or how intense.
"I thank you for that, I shall inform his father as to what has happened." Harry said as she took a swig of her drink
and then looked directly at Aries, "Would you like something to eat, I have some food that is neither replicated or
military rations." she said with a slight grin.
"I would love to. I haven't tasted terran delicacies that before, and I look forward to the experience," he smiled.
Harry smiled softly and stood heading for the small kitchen area of her quarters, she didn't have much food she
knew how to cook but she could cook a good breakfast. She pulled out four rashers of bacon, four sausages two
eggs and some blood sausage, she added some fresh tomatoes to the list and started to grill it all apart from the
eggs. Harry hated greasy food so she poached the eggs, while she was doing this she left Aries to relax in the
lounge.
He'd let himself relax a little, enjoy the higher temperatures. He'd remain in the chair for a little bit longer before
rising and finishing off his glass.
Harry finished coking the meal and brought it out and put it on the table along with some cutlery, "Sorry it is not
anywhere near the standard of the meal you cooked, but it might fill a gap." she said as she picked up her glass
and the half empty bottle of whisky and sat down, she watched him as she waited for him to join her at the small
table.
"You are the host this evening, and whatever you fix I am sure will be wonderful," he'd smile.
"You are gracious in your compliment, though I would suggest you keep it until you have tried my cooking. It is not
my strongest talent, infact this is one of only four meals I know how to cook." Harry said with a sheepish grin.
He'd follow her into the dining area, when the meal was finished and took his seat at the table.
"I hope you like it, this is normally a breakfast dish but it was the quickest and easiest to do." she said as she
started to eat.
"It looks colourful..." he'd say before taking a fork-full and closed his eyes to enjoy the aroma. It doesn't take that
long before he re-opens his eyes and begins to slowly eat. It was an enjoyable meal, a first time experience.
Harry stopped eating to watch his expression as he first savoured the smell of the food and then tasted it, she didn't
realise she was also holding her breath hoping he would like it.
"It is delicious,...a credit to the effort put into it. A meal need not be tremendous or in massive amounts to prove
touching," he said, smiling.

Harry released the breath she had not realised she had been holding and smiled, "I am glad you like it, as I am
sure you can guess I don't often cook." she said as she took a mouthful of her breakfast.
"You're more than welcome," he said, taking another bite. He'd chew fully, enjoying it and swallowed before
speaking. "You are not a bad cook,"
Harry smiled broadly, he always seemed to be able to make her smile. "Thank you Aries, from you that is indeed a
great compliment." she said blushing slightly.
"No, thank you for allowing me the pleasure of experiencing my first terran meal," he said with a smile. "You're very
welcome,"
"You are welcome at my table any time, next time I will cook you a proper meal." she said as she ate some more of
her meal followed by some of her drink.
"I look forward to that. I should bring you some hot fish juice then or perhaps more Larish pie?" he asked, finishing
what was on his plate and sipped his drink.
"Hmm your Larish pie is heavenly I would never refuse it, as for the hot fish juice I have yet to try it but will try
anything once. Especially if you have gone to the trouble of preparing it for me, it would be impolite to refuse." she
said with a smile as she also finished her food and sat back to slowly sip her drink now she was calmer.
"I will, in that case, prepare a bottle of the hot fish juice. It is to be enjoyed over breakfast, very similar to coffee and
probably as hot. A bottle of hot fish juice and a Larish pie. I will not disappoint you," he'd smile.
"I look forwards to it for two reasons, one your cooking is wonderful two I will get to spend more time with you." she
said softly her voice only just above a whisper as she said the last part as she also blushed deeply.
"I enjoy spending time with you, and it would give me the chance to cook more," Aries replied. "Your beautiful when
you blush,"
The compliment only served to make her blush deeper, "You are a very interesting and . . . ." she paused not sure
how he would react to her words " and a very attractive man." she said finally as she quickly stood and gathered up
the dirty plates.
"Thank you," as he stood to help her with the dishes.
Harry took the dishes into the kitchen to start washing them up, she liked to do things the old fashioned way it
helped her relax. "You don't have to do that Aries, you are my guest." she said softly
"I hope you do not mind, but you would make a fine cardassian," he'd say, hoping the comment wouldn't be
misconstrued.
"Thank you, I am honoured." she said with a big smile as she continued to wash up, she had never though to be
compared to another race before and was flattered.
"Most would not see being compared to a cardassian as being a compliment, but I felt it was quite alright to say so
with you. You've proven you are more open minded than most other terrans,...humans, I meant to say and you've
made an old cardassian feel young again. It's not an easy feat," Aries replied.
"You are not that old, and as you say I am not most Humans. That you think I would make a good Cardassian is
indeed a compliment to me, your race are very proud and honourable people. You value life in your own way, but
are not afraid to take a life if you have to save others. The federation and Humans do not always see things so
clearly, they think it is better to always try to save everyone rather than to sacrifice even one life." she said as she
finished the washing up and turned to face him once more.
"I may not be old in years, but in mind and spirit I am old. I have seen my people rise to the pinnacle of their power
only to fall and become humbled by it. Your description of our two peoples is accurate, that both our species values
life and yet knows when to make a stand. It is our methods that make us different. Did you know the war between
our peoples of the twenty-three fifties, the Cardassian-Federation War that started at Setlik III was a complete
misunderstanding. My people thought you, with your endless amount of ships, weaponry and personnel were out to
invade the Union. Your people probably assumed the same. If we had only known you were not out to invade, and
vice versa, lives could have been saved," he explained. "It wasn't known until after the ceasefire of that war that the
Federation was not out to invade. That war's ceased being a 'hot' war before I even graduated from the Ba'dorah
Officer's Academy. I joined the Second Order a decade before we agreed to pull out of Bajor. I was promoted to Gul
the same year we did pull out of the Bajoran Sector,"

"I did not know that, but I blame the politicians a lot of wars through the centurys would never of happened if it
was not for the meddling of politicians. Every time they try to fix something and stop a war it turns into war, and it is
always the likes of you and me that pay the ultimate price for their failure." Harry said seriously she hated politicians
and their meddling. "Would you like something else to drink?" she asked as she moved to walk past him into the
lounge.
"Politics and wars co-exist, though there are many...countless wars being fought even now as we speak. Covert
and intrigue are their weapons, not ships and tanks. If it weren't for politicians, civilizations would not exist, but wars
would always exist. War is the embodiment of conflict, whether for land, religious beliefs or lek...currency. What was
it your Lord Tennyson wrote,...the poem the Charge of the Light Brigade. It is one of my more favourite terran
poems...much different than Cardassia Prime's most influential and well known author. He wrote Eternal Stranger,
an epic multi-generational novel set in one of the mid times of the Union. There is no end, only a repeating cycle of
each generation in a single household. Your Lord Tennyson wrote in his poem it is not the way of a soldier to think,
but to do and die. A morbid description, but I believe that it what all politicians think of us...to agree with you," he
said, hearing her ask him if he wanted something else to drink. "Certainly. This may sound foolish, but do you have
any of that rootbeer or beer itself?"
"Not the real stuff but I can replicate you some if you wish it, I only have spirits and juices I am sorry to say." Harry
said blushing slightly at her lack of variety of drink.
"Do not feel ashamed. You are a wonderful host. I haven't had the real article...I would suppose the synthehol
would work," he replied.
"I will ensure that you get to try the real thing soon, but for now the synthahol will have to suffice." Harry said as she
walked past him brushing slightly against his side as she went.
Feeling her brushing against him sent his senses reeling, and rekindled emotions he'd felt had been buried for
years. "I hope you do not think rude of me, but..." Gently he'd take her by the arm, slipping his other around to
support her back and spun her around where they met eye-to-eye. Barely leaning forward, he kissed her deeply.
His lips meeting hers, sparked a tidal wave of sensation through him and the scales on his neck turned red almost,
the equivalent of a blush in any other species.
"Why would I . . ." was as far as she got as she felt his hand on her arm and then the other on her back as he spun
her round to face him, then as their eyes met he kissed her deeply. Her first instinct was to fight him, but that
thought died almost as quick as she thought it. She relaxed into the kiss and returned his passion with her own, her
knees seemed to go weak as he kissed her. Her whole body seemed to come to life, and fire ran through her veins
as her passion was ignited.
Holding her close, he was glad the passion ran through them both. It didn't surprise him she had tensed, had
wanted to fight him off. It was expected from two as they, but he was gentle. It was a rekindling, deeper than either
could have hoped for. He wouldn't have thought those feelings, an old colleague in life, would have revisited him in
such a way. After what seemed too short a time, he slowly pulled back yet held her gently. "Words cannot describe
this moment," he said in a passion filled voice, light years different than the commanding tone he used elsewhere.
Harrys arms gently held him to her as he broke their kiss, her lips were still tingling. "I . .I had not dared to hope
you felt the same way as I do." she said her voice soft yet husky with her desire and passion for him.
"I had no idea you felt the same,...." he said. "We are more similar than we are different,." as he kissed her again.
She accepted the kiss putting all her passion into returning the kiss, her hands gently stroking his back and neck as
they kissed. Words were not needed just now, there would be time for words later.
Words weren't needed, though they could have probably use a "Do Not Disturb" sign at that moment. They were
more alive in that moment, he was more alive in that moment than the last forty-six years. Kissing her with the
same passion, he felt her hands along his back and his neck. He had come to know her touch, and now knew it
more intimately.
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Gul Aries Kevron
Commanding Officer of the Pareg
Second Order of the Cardassian Union's Space Forces
Chief Strategic Operations Officer
Starbase 36: Haven

 

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LT Commander Harriet Chant
Chief Sec/Tac officer
Starbase Haven
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06-22-2009, 06:24 AM
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[In the Morning]
Prudence found Lt. Commander Chant in her Office. She walked in and sat down in one of the visitors seats, then
just sat there looking at the Lt. Commander.
Harry looked up to see who had just walked in and sat down, upon seeing the stations CO she was quite surprised.
"Ma'aM is there something I can do for you?" she asked in a cold formal tone as she sat watching her across the
desk.
"Ms. Chant, do you feel up to more responsibility?"
Harry gave her a look of suspicion, "More responsibility in what manner Ma'aM, may I get you a drink of some
kind?" her tone not changing at all as she stood and walked over to the cupboard where she now had several
bottles of wines, whisky, brandy, bloodwine, to name a few and shockingly even some soft drinks of various kinds.
Harry always kept a well stocked drinks cupboard as she spent more time in her office than anywhere else, it felt
more like home than any set of quarters ever did. Harry poured herself a glass of lemon and lime juice as she
waited for the Captains reply.
"In the Command line, and thank-you no, I shall not be staying long, I just want to do this one thing." Prudence said
as she took stock of the cabinet and watched the Commander get her drink. "I was wondering if you had seen the
Defiant Class ship that is assigned to this station, I think we need a new Command Officer for it. Someone that will
be able to both do the job that needs doing and be able to take care of any uncertainties. I have lost confidence in
the ability of the Lt. that is in command now."
Harry almost dropped her glass when she heard what the Captain had to say, she turned to face her shock written
all over her face. "You . . . Me." Harry paused unable to believe her own ears or speak properly, she made her way
back round to her seat and calmed herself down. "You want to put me in command of the USS Indefatigable, you
know I have no command training don't you Ma'aM?" Harry asked as she sat in her seat and took a sip of the juice
and wished it was something much stronger.
Prudence raised an eyebrow, "you do not have any command training?" She asked with a slight question in her
voice. "I could have sworn that you were a Department Head and had been for several years now, and furthermore,
raised by a Marine."
The small woman let the silence sit for a moment, locking eyes and daring Harry to reply.
Harry said nothing as she waited for the Captain to get to her point, she did not see what the way she was raised
had to do with anything other than it had a tendancy of making her a stubborn ass.
Then when it had been what Prudence judged the right length of time she spoke, "I have read your records, and it
is true you have no formal Starship Command training, you are qualified to be the Officer of the Watch for an
Intrepid class ship, you have had an exemplary record as a DH, and the Indefatigable does not work independently
of the Station very often. There are those that would jump at the chance even if they are not strickly qualified... like
Lt. Wheezel."
"Point taken and understood Ma'aM." Harry nodded, "I will do as you ask and take command of the Indefatigable as
and when she is needed." Harry stated in a polite but formal tone, she still did not know this woman well enough to
be any other way with her.
"Very good Commander... or we could call you Captain now," Prudence said with a slight smile at the corners of her
mouth. "Since, as you have pointed out, you do not have the formal training of Command, if it is alright with you, I
would like you to have our Chief Strategic Operations Officer with you, as an adviser." She looked thoughtful, "Only
that though, it is your command, not his, this will give you someone with experience to lean on, and help him to

really see the Starfleet way of working... I am not sure he will really accept our methodology..." She trailed off,
staring across the desk at the Lt. Commander yet through her and into the next sector of space.
"I am happy to work with Gul Kevron we have a mutual understanding and respect of each other, I do not believe
that he would try to take over command from me. Well unless he is given the chance we will never know, he may
just surprise you." Harry watched prudence for a moment "Ma'aM is everything ok?" she asked with a touch of
concern in her voice.
"Hmm? Oh, yes... I was just puzzling over some of the records of the previous CO and wondering if we were going
to have to send a ship out to check something. There is also the Hesperus and the Texas, we have not heard from
them yet." Prudence said then stood, "very well, looks like we have covered everything here." She looked around
like she was not sure how she had gotten here. "I guess I will be going then."
The small Captain headed for the door, "I will inform the people that should be informed and make a log note of it in
the Indefaticable's logs so that the command codes will be transferred to you."
"Thank you Ma'aM, I will go and check her out and give Gul Kevron a tour of her in a little while." Harry said as she
she stood while the Captain took her leave.
End
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Chief Sec/Tac Officer
Starbase Haven
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Once Prudence had left Harry's office Harry quickly closed her computer down and headed out of the office, if she
was to command this vessel then she had best go take a look at her. Harry wasn't sure she had done the right thing
accepting the command of the vessel, but she knew at some point she was going to have to do it so it may as well
be now. It looked like she was going to have a lot to tell Estaban when she wrote to him, she was sure he would not
be expecting everything she had to tell him.
She had a feeling that once people found out about her relationship with Gul Kevron that there would be a lot of
people that didn't like it, but she didn't care they had a bond from the first time they had talked. Now that bond had
become stronger and thier relationship had gone from being just professional to being a whole lot more, she still
didn't know how it had happened but she was very happy that it had.
Harry walked at a quick pace as she made her way to docking bay 3 and the Indefatigable, she walked through the
hatch ignoreing the two guards stood there and headed up to the main bridge on deck 1. She walked onto the
bridge and stood beside the Captain's chair, her left hand running over the smooth curves of the chairs design
before she moved round the front of it and sat down. It felt strange for her to be sitting in the command chair
knowing it was her chair, and not that she was the officer of the watch. Harry sat there relaxing and getting used to
sitting in the big chair, as she did she thought back to what had happened between her and Aries in the early hours
of that morning. She just hoped that once he had had time to think that he did not regret his decision, she knew that
she didn't in fact she had never felt happier about something.
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Re: 01 Oh God, What a mess
Prudence went to the bar she had been to the day before and drank another Irish Cream, she had no real vices and
she thought maybe drinking a synthohol and coffee drink in the morning might be a nice little vice to have. (she
didn't realize that the alcohol was not synthohol)

She had an epiphany, a realignment of her thoughts. The diary had contained poems, the last poem had been...
strange. While talking to Commander Chant it had came to Prudence, what looked like a bad attempt at a
description of the local quatrain was really a map to... well she wasn't sure yet but she could figure that out later.
She needed a starmap and knew where to find one. Her office.
[Starbase Haven: Auxiliary Ops]
Stepping out of the turbolift onto the Auxiliary Ops deck, Aries felt a moment of nostalgia. Hed served aboard
Terrok Nor or Deep Space Nine to the Federation, and had come to miss the Ops deck of that station even though
hed only briefly served aboard it. Most of the twenty-three sixties hed spent serving planet-side in one function
or another. While the primary command deck of Starbase Haven was undergoing repairs, the Auxiliary Ops deck
was a viable substitute. The difference with the Federation Ops deck and the Ops of Terrok Nor were in the
architecture, the darker patterns and the more open layout with the Guls office raised above the deck itself. It was
tradition for the Guls office of a station or the central chair on the bridge of a ship to be raised above the deck, as
it forced the crew to look up to the Gul. It almost amused him a decade ago things would have been very different,
as any cardassian presence on a Federation installation would have meant one of two things

a boarding action or
the crews unconditional surrender. The galaxy had changed and with it, a treaty between the Federation Alliance
and the Union had been formed.
Making his way across the deck, Aries noticed a few nervous glances from more than a few ensigns and even a
few lieutenants. It shouldnt have bothered him, but there was some part inside him that felt guilty about it. Guls
had the reputation of being cunning and dangerous, with many of the remaining ones being veterans of the last few
wars. It created a dangerous combination, a sign of humility and respect in both the Federation Alliance and the
Union. Remembering his business, the reason why hed come to the Auxiliary Ops, he changed course for the
office a lieutenant had directed him to. Hed been informed the stations commanding officer Captain Williams
had been using until the primary Ops deck had been repaired. Hed wait after ringing the chime, hoping he
hadnt missed the captain. Normally, hed contact Cardassia Prime for a replacement officer and at the time a
political officer directly. It was only out respect and in abiding by the chain of command he would at least inform
Captain Williams of it before contacting the homeworld.
Studying a PADD and a local star chart Prudence didn't look up when the chime sounded she just said "Come" and
then took another sip of her tea. She loved poetry as much as the next girl but using it to describe the location of
something was not her... cup of tea, one might say. She needed to figure out what exactly this poem was describing
and see if she could make a more easier translation then in prosy metaphor.
She had completely forgot that she needed to talk to Gul Kevron about using his services. She had the epiphany
that the poem was talking of the location of some object or the clue to some object that could be cross referenced
with a local star chart, so it was a completely blank look she gave the Cardassian when he walked into her office.
Then she blanked her PADD and screen before standing up and offering him a seat.
"Welcome and please be seated, I was going to call you, but I don't think I did so what can I help you with?" She
was just a little off balance since the poem had reviled it's secret, she was suppose to talk to Kevron and there he
was with out her calling him and the general wearing of the day. She was not sure but the whiskey in the Irish
Coffee she drank might have been real also and that she was sure had added it's effects into her already eventful
day.
Thank you, Captain, the cardassian Gul said, taking a seat. I thought it best to inform you I will be contacting
the homeworld, a branch of the new regime to request a replacement political officer. As you must know, since the
ceasefire marking the wars end no ship of the Central Command or station have continued operations without a
political officer onboard. You have no doubt received a copy from your stations medical staff of the autopsy
results from the late Commissar Telnik, the Paregs previous political officer. In the past, I would have contacted
the homeworld directly and made the request myself, but with the treaty in place and seeing as how this is a
Federation starbase I felt it only appropriate to respect the chain of command for my request, Aries explained, he
maintained that cool efficiency cardassians were known for. The other issue involves your Chief of Security,
there was an attempted assassination on her life. My ships chief medical officer and her staff were on hand and
apprehended the assailant. The man was taken to the stations brig where I personally interrogated him and acted
as his Conservator as per cardassian and Federation judicial protocols. The report should have been sent to your
terminal a little while ago,
Prudence took a breath opened her mouth to acknowledge his bringing his business through her then her brain fell
out of gear. "What?" She scrambled through the reports on her computer, closing the star charts in the process.
She read the synopsis of both the assassination attempt, and the autopsies. Then looked at Kevron long and hard.

She wondered if her choices were right and thought she might shake a tree and see what falls out. "I see... quite
inconvenient isn't it, that your political officer has had an accident so far from home."
Convenience is only a state of mind, Captain. We both know convenience, as luck, is a human trait. The mere
notion does not exist for the cardassian people. What is it you terrans say,

everyone lies? Those who are innocent
lie as they are afraid of being accused of a crime they are not guilty of and those who are guilty lie because they
have no choice. The concept alone is foreign to cardassians, as we are moved to tell the truth. What happened to
Commissar Telnik was an accident, of that you can be assured. The Commissar was clumsy, and I can show you
evidence of it. Recordings, and accounts from those on my crew if you would wish. I swear it, on my daughters
grave, Aries replied, calm and honest. He had nothing to truly worry about as the Paregs political officer had
indeed slipped on his kanar, and Aries hadnt even so much as threatened Telniks life beyond the initial friendly
barbs. He hadn't even laid a hand on Telnik except in self-defense when the Commissar had miscontrued what
Aries had meant and had charged him with intent to kill.
Prudence waved it away, "no, no, no. I am sorry, I didn't mean to imply anything, much less that it was anything
beyond an accident. Of course you must inform your people, and send for a new..." she looked it up on the screen,
"political officer."
She rubbed her face with both hands and took two deep breaths before continuing. "I was going to ask you to stop
by my office anyway. I have a request to make of you." She looked him in the face before going on. "Lt.
Commander Chant is to be in command of the USS Indefatigable, but because of her lack of training I would like
someone with experience to sit as adviser with her. Not as part of the Chain of Command, but to help her when she
has to make decisions." Prudence smiled, "this way is also giving you a chance to see how the Federation do
things, besides just the combat."
I am honored to have been your choice, and I will report to the Indefatigable shortly. I understand my role will only
follow the functions of a mission advisor, and nothing more, Aries replied, fully acknowledging the limits of the
position hed been requested to fill. If I may say, Captain,

your concerns which though unspoken are loudest
of all are unfounded. I had some doubts when our orders for the Pareg to be reassigned to this station were first
given, but I can already feel the strength of the treaty growing. If there is nothing else, I will report to the
Indefatigable,
Prudence had a very slight smile at the edge of her mouth. "I am glad to hear it. I have nothing else." She looked at
him then made a note on the terminal, by the report of an assassination attempt, she would have to again talk to Lt.
Commander Chant it seemed. Then looking Kevron full in the face she said, "I think I will apologize to you now. The
war has been over and things are different. My attitude should also be different. I can't promise that it won't happen
again, but I will promise you that I will do my best to keep it from ever happening again."
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Gul Aries Kevron
Commanding Officer of the Pareg
Second Order of the Cardassian Union's Space Forces
Chief Strategic Operations Officer
Starbase 36: Haven
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[Cargobay]
Kate was going over the namelist on the padd. None of the names looked familiar, which wasn't surprising. With the
help of the medical staff, every body that had been collected from the ops-deck had been identified and their next of
kin had already been notified of what happened with their loved ones. And now she was making the last
preparations for the burial in space. She looked at the rows of caskets, which now held the dead bodies of what
were once vivid people manning this station.

Her thoughts went to their families that were left behind. Every family knew the risk of what could happen when
they had members of the family serve in Starfleet. Yet, when it did actually happen, the family was left with lots of
questions. She had been in a similar situation once. The only difference that time was, that she actually knew the
answers to those questions as she was one of those who had survived. Though the price she had paid was high,
very high.
She pressed her thumb on the padd to confirm what still needed to be done and gave the padd to the lieutenant
that had given it to her in the first place. Kate took a deep breath, turned and headed out of the cargobay. A few
moments later she found herself near the dockingbay where she looked outside one of the smaller viewscreens
where she had the best view on the USS Rainmaker.
After reviewing Commander Chant's service record she had send Captain Prudence her positive advice to let the
commander command the USS Indefatigable. The positive recommandation written by Admiral Maturin in Chant's
file had made the decision easier. As for the other question the Captain had asked, it took her a lot more time to
come to a decision but in the end she had accepted the offer to command the Rainmaker. It wasn't what she initially
intended to do here. But if she didn't take the offer, she might never get a chance like this again.
So far she hadn't set foot on the ship yet as she had used all her free time to walk around the base to determine
what needed to be done in order to make the repairs on the Starbase itself as swiftly as possible. She had been
talking with different departmentheads to find out the best course of action and recommendations on how to
procede the preparations and sent it of to the Captain for approval.
And as she looked to the ship, maybe just maybe, she'd finally board that ship tonight. She was interrupted in her
thoughts as an ensign walked by. "Commander, tactical wanted me to let you know there's a Klingon and a Mordee
ship out there. Captain Chant is already there with the Indefatigable."
Kate looked at the ensign and nodded. "Thanks for letting me know, ensign." She quickly headed to the Auxiliary
Ops and kept an eye on the tactical console to see what was going on. Now she would see if her recommandation
for Harry would have been right or not.
OOC: I appologize for my absence. Can't seem to shake whatever is 'haunting' me lately... :(
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oog If you need someone to talk to... ::
ON
Prudence walked out of her office and onto the aux OPS deck. she saw Commander Mevynn near the monitors
and walked over to them and her.
"I think I have some poetry I would like to show you." Prudence told her quietly, "I think it might be what we were
looking for.
She brought the monitor on the nearby console to a real time starmap showing a pulsar a little to the left off center
of the screen, with a star on the right of it shining brightly. "Have you met Wink yet? That, I find out is the name
given to these two stars by people on Haven. The pulsar is quite a ways away, but the other eye is only four light
years, the nearest star from us. Without that bit this poem didn't have any meaning."
She layed the book on the console by the starmap, open to a page with a poem on it. It read like this:
[center:ohm6rd0q]All roads lead to perdition
but that isn&#39;t really the condition
this day it starts here
and goes to a star that is near
poke ole wink in his good eye
and run to his blind side till you hear a sigh
one light year out you will find the sands
come back home to beat the band
but only a month of traval
or it will all unraval
When your all alone in the dark
sit still just sit and park

take a bead on the nearest Pulsar
look for the hole in the xray and there you are
An egg you will find
it&#39;s forces intertwined
quantum, macro, near and far
with the universe and all you are
don&#39;t try to move it
just look at it a bit
you will find a prize
open before your very eyes
The bird inside is a trifle thing
but be weary of it&#39;s ring
a sound so strong it causes pain
and if it happens all this is in vain[/center:ohm6rd0q]
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07-14-2009, 10:11 PM
Re: 01 Oh God, What a mess
(OOC) Hi, I'm new here, and have never done a forum sim before. Although I would expect its not to much different
from PBEM and messenger groups I've done before. Anyway, if I'm a little shakey, I apologize. I'm sure I'll get the
hang pretty quick.
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Kaziarl sat quietly at the controls of his personal craft. It was one of the few things he insisted on keeping when he
joined Starfleet, and he preferred it to simply hitching a ride with another starship to get to a new post. For one, it
offered him peace and quiet, and avoided ensigns asking questions about a human with a Klingon warrior's sash.
He was excited for his new posting, but admittedly a little unsettled about being on a station. He didn't care for
stationary targets, they were easier to hit.
The ships sensors beeped, indicating that the station was in comm range. His fingers moved across the console as
he hailed the station.
"Starbase Haven, this is the IKS bortaS. I am on approach vector and requesting permission to dock."
"bortaS, this is Haven control. You have clearance dock at berth 9."

After docking was finished, he made his way to the airlock. He could here several technicians near by asking each
other why a Human would have a klingon ship. He smiled slightly, noting that it confused him. Lifes simple
pleasures.
Kaziarl walked over to one of the crewmen, his expression staying very serious.
"Ensign, where is the commander of this station?" he asked in a gruff tone.
"Um, in the control center Sir," replied the ensign. "Take tubrolift 13, it's right down the corridor."
Kaziarl left the ensign, hearing the audible sigh as he walked away. He didn't know why people seemed so
intimidated by him, it wasn't like he was actually a Klingon.
After a few minutes he arrived in the control center. The crew was going about their duties, and only one had
seemed to notice him as he stepped off the turbolift.
"Lieutenant Kaziarl reporting for duty," he stated. "Where can I find the CO?"
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ooc: Your doing just fine, forum, email, chat, SMS it's all the same, basically your hear to tell a story and you are
doing a fine job so far.
Lt. Wheezel was done for the day, he might even say had caused enough damage, but that was Commander
Chant's job now. He was not over or even close to over being superseded in his command of the Indefatigable, and
was even now nursing a grudge against Chant, Williams, and anyone else he thought had a part in taking his
command away.
After a few minutes Kaziarl arrived in the control center. The crew was going about their duties, and only one had
seemed to notice him as he stepped off the turbolift.
"Lieutenant Kaziarl reporting for duty," he stated. "Where can I find the CO?"
Wheezel jerked his thumb at two women standing at a chart table looking at a star chart. "That's her, good luck, she
is a real..." he got on the turbolift and left the deck, the sentence unfinished.
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Wheezel jerked his thumb at two women standing at a chart table looking at a star chart. "That's her, good luck, she
is a real..." he got on the turbolift and left the deck, the sentence unfinished.
Kaziarl stood there for a second, curious what the man was about to say. Then he walked over to the chart table to
the captain.
"Sir, Lieutenant Kaziarl reporting for duty," he said as he stood at attention.
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"Sir, Lieutenant Kaziarl reporting for duty," he said as he stood at attention.
Prudence looked up then snapped shut the little black book that had been written on in longhand.
"Lieutenant Kaziarl," she looked him up and down noting the sash then re-looking at his forehead, eye sockets and
hands. Definitely a warrior but not a Klingon, not a turtle head at least, she had heard of smooth headed Klingons
but not much and never in service where humans saw them. "Ma'am will do nicely, I don't think you are under any
illusion that I am a male." She held out her hand, "your transfer orders?"
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"Yes Ma'am," he replied as he extended his arm to present her with a PADD. "The captain of the Nightingale sends
his best."
Prudence took the PADD and looked over it, making sure everything was in order as Kaziarl stood by.
"Ma'am?" he asked as he waited. "If I may, I'd like to get to work."
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Kate was half way reading through the poem as she heard a voice behind her and the captain quickly closed the
black book. She raised an eyebrow and turned towards the person who was reporting in for duty. She had been too
busy with organising the prepares on the station, she hadn't had time yet to read through the recent crew transfers,
so she could only guess in which department he'd work in.
She also noticed the scar running in his face. It seemed the guy already had been through a lot. Though he
seemed eager to start his shift. She kept quiet as she let the captain handle the transfer while she studied the
starmap on the console and tried to remember what she had read about the poem so far.
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Prudence looked over the PADD before slipping it into a reader slot so the computer would have the man logged in
his new position.
"Engineer, good. We need one. You can drop your stuff of in your quarters and get a bite to eat first if you wish."
She smiled, she knew how it worked, he would probably put in a double shift today before even finding his quarters,
don't want your new Captain to think your slothful.
Our first priority is the Main OPS deck. It has been vented to space and is severely damaged. I want it up and
running. I have one other Engineer on a project in the main habitat deck, an Ensign Redcloud, she is to continue
that project. The rest I leave to your discretion." She smiled and held out her hand for a handshake this time,
"Welcome to Starbase Haven."
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"Yes Captain," he replied as he turned away. He walked over to an engineering console and brought up the current
systems status reports. It seemed most of the station was in shambles; EPS conduits were out all over the place,
Isolinear circuitry had fused all over the station. What in the name of Kahless happened here? he thought as he
looked over the data. 20% of the stations power was being supplied by ships currently docked.
Ops was especially in bad shape, from what he could tell there was a hull breach, and without enough power they
couldn't establish a stable force field. That, therefore, was the first obstacle. He quickly keyed up the manifest log,
seeing whats available and wondering what had already been tried, if anything.
As he read the reports he started to realize the problem. This station wasn't exactly close to normal supply lines, so
it usually took a while for essential items to arrive. He then keyed up a message, and routed it through the comm
system to his ship. After a few moments, the bortaS computer signaled a message back, informing him that it had

completed it's instructions. That parts simple enough, he thought as he began to release atmosphere into the Ops
deck.
"Captain," he called from the console. "If you don't mind staring at the rear of my ship, you can have Ops back."
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"Captain," he called from the console. "If you don't mind staring at the rear of my ship, you can have Ops back."
"Unconventional, but creative. It will give you an easier environment to work in for your repairs of the deck."
Prudence looked up from the book she had just reopened.
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ooc the whole deck is a mess, the away mission to it starts here: viewtopic.php?p=242#p242
and the description of why is here: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=17
:what: and be sure to have fun with the fixing it part.
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Originally posted by Lupe
ooc the whole deck is a mess, the away mission to it starts here: viewtopic.php?p=242#p242
and the description of why is here: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=17
:what: and be sure to have fun with the fixing it part.
"Yes Ma'am, I'll have your office as shiney as the Fire Dancers of G'kaN in no time." he said as he stood and
headed to the turbolift. "Ops."
Time to get dirty, he thought.
(ooc) Alright, I'll read over it before my next post. Always nice to know what I've got to work with. I'm actually
halfway through page two already, so I should be up to speed pretty quick.
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07-16-2009, 11:43 AM
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The turbolift doors opened onto deck 1, and Kaziarl thought he was back in the war. The corridors were a mess,
beams and debris cluttered the way to Ops. He was expecting another attack any minute as he climbed over and
under obstacles.
The short hallway that led from the Turbolift to Ops itself was cut off part way where two beams had knocked part of
the wall out. Kaziarl grumbled as he glared at the obstruction in front of him, he'd likely have to dig through the
rubble and that would take time.

The first step was to clear what was left of the wall from around the beam, then he would have a better idea of what
sort of integrity was left on this deck. Slowly, he began to move pieces of hull plating around, stopping every few
minutes to scan the area with a tricorder to ensure it wasn't going to collapse on him.
Once he was done, he did one more sweep with the tricorder. There was enough room for him to squeeze by, but
he wasn't sure how long the beams would stay up. The tricorder was already picking up micro-stress fractures as
they tried to hold up the corridor. 'Better work quickly,' he thought as he squeezed through. Ops itself wasn't in any
better shape, and he could tell just by looking around that more then half of the systems were beyond repair, and
would just have to be replaced. He hadn't had time to read the logs of whats been going on with the station, but if
he was going to be the engineer he would have to be sure to speak to the captain about breaking things.
He started checking the EPS conduits in various parts of Ops, hoping there was at least one that was still in one
piece. Two of the secondary conduits had fused shut, the third was just gone. Kaziarl let out several Klingon curse
words as he continued scanning, and made a mental note to talk to his previous captain about giving him orders to
this station. He did manage to find one tertiary conduit that seemed to be in one piece. He knew it wouldn't carry all
the power he needed, but perhaps it would be enough to get the emergency forcefield online.
=/\= Lt. Kaziarl to Auxiliary Ops, I am going to attempt to bring power to the emergency forcefeilds on deck 1. I need
you to cut power, and very slowly return flow to this deck once I get the tertiary conduit in place. =/\=
Once he received confirmation he began to work at removing the damaged piece of conduit. The residual charge
had dissipated, so it made it easier to work with. However, replacing it with the smaller, tertiary conduit proved to be
a little more difficult. He jury-rigged a piece of scrap metal around the conduit, and welded the seam so that it
became a part of the system.
After it was finally in place, he signaled ops to restore power while he monitored it. It trickled at first, barely
registering on the tricorder. But slowly and surely it built up enough to bring the emergency forcefields online. He
could hear the forcefields pop into existence around certain danger areas.
=/\=Kaziarl to the Captain, Ops is stable for now, but is this how systems are normally taken care of around here?
=/\=
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[Aux OPS deck]
Kate tried to empty her mind as she made another attempt to read the poem. She wasn't a poetry person, she
couldn't even recall the last them she had read a poem. When she finished it, without any interruptions this time,
she read it again, keeping in mind what the captain had told her.
She looked up at Prudence, one eyebrow raised. "We're going to have to find a bird's egg?" She shoke her head
and read the poem again. Softly she said, "A hole, an egg, a bird in the egg and a ring. But the ring could cause a
possible danger. And this all on some location behind," she looked in the little book again to find the name the
captain had used before, "Wink?"
She looked up, "Are there more detailed starcharts available from that sector, behind Wink?" She asked as she
pointed towards the star on the console, wondered how on earth the captain had laid a link to those two stars in the
first place. And if it was even related to whatever it was, the previous CO had discovered.
Her thought were interrupted by an incoming commlink.
=/\=Kaziarl to the Captain, Ops is stable for now, but is this how systems are normally taken care of around here?
=/\=
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07-18-2009, 07:46 AM
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She looked up at Prudence, one eyebrow raised. "We're going to have to find a bird's egg?" She shook her head
and read the poem again. Softly she said, "A hole, an egg, a bird in the egg and a ring. But the ring could cause a
possible danger. And this all on some location behind," she looked in the little book again to find the name the
captain had used before, "Wink?"
"I think the people on the station called it Wink because the Star here," Prudence pointed to the bright star that was
only four light years away, "and the Pulsar look to be sitting side by side like a pair of eyes from this prospective,
and the Pulsar blinks every 78 seconds."
She looked up, "Are there more detailed starcharts available from that sector, behind Wink?" She asked as she
pointed towards the star on the console, wondered how on earth the captain had laid a link to those two stars in the
first place. And if it was even related to whatever it was, the previous CO had discovered.
"Yes, and that brings us to the next part of the poem too." Prudence changed the view of the starchart bringing a
dust nebula into view. "One light year from the nearby star, about four point seven-five lightyears from us is a dust
nebula."
Her thought were interrupted by an incoming commlink.
=/\=Kaziarl to the Captain, Ops is stable for now, but is this how systems are normally taken care of around here?
=/\=
Prudence did what most people did when talking on the comm she tilted her head and looked up at the ceiling. "I
have only been her about three days myself. By my understanding the former Chief Engineer had his own ways of
doing things." She smiled and it showed in her voice, "Just as I am sure you will have your own way of doing things.
Good work on stabilizing it. Keep me up to date."
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07-19-2009, 04:38 AM
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[Aux OPS deck]
Kate looked up from the book to the starmap, trying to link whatever was in the poem with the map. "So the sands
refers to the dust nebula. And in that Nebula there must be some kind of dark spot?"
She was about to give up, she was a person of action, not a person who liked to play with words and riddles and
whatnot.
"Or there's something between that nebula and the pulsar." She pressed a few buttons on the console and looked
at the starmap from different angles but she didn't see anything that made things more clear. Unless whatever they
were looking for was inside the nebula itself or, of course, she could just have misinterpreted the poem to begin
with.
"Looks like we'll have to pay that nebula a visit if we want to find some answers."
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07-19-2009, 08:08 AM
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Prudence tapped the next stanza,

[center:1txqiylf]come back home to beat the band
but only a month of traval
or it will all unraval[/center:1txqiylf]
"I don't think we will have to go quite to the nebula, I think a month of travel must be a light month. That would be
the only way that line could make sense, that is a mesurement of distance rather then time, any other meaning
would need a speed reference too. Anyway it would not take a month to get from the Nebula to here unless you
were going warp one or less." She looked over the next line again.
[center:1txqiylf]"take a bead on the nearest Pulsar
look for the hole in the xray and there you are[/center:1txqiylf]
"Wink is the nearest Pulsar," she checks some readings, "and it puts out a pulse in the x-ray spectrum also... I
wonder if the 'egg' absorbs x-rays? That would leave a 'hole' in a normal scan, but it would either have to be
extremely big or very close for you to be able to find it."
Prudence loved puzzles and word games, and this one looked simplistic but she wondered if that was just a look
and if maybe there was more then that to it.
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Kate frowned as she tried to let things make any sense. She wondered what impression she actually made on the
Captain. Seeing she misunderstood the poem that impression probably wasn't a good one.
"So, we need to look for some anomaly in the scans, about one light month away? Any idea what it could be: a
planet?" She immediately knew that couldn't be it, "No, that would show on the map. Something else?"
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07-20-2009, 01:27 PM
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Prudence only shrugged. "A hole in the X-ray field, something that absorbs x-rays. I bet it's nearby or you would not
be able to pick it up."
She re-looked over the poem, "an egg..." she shrugged, could be anything, an egg with something inside it. "I
guess we will know when you get there Commander."
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07-20-2009, 01:44 PM
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Kaziarl returned to the auxiliary ops deck, his eyes focused on a PADD. By his estimate, it would take 6 weeks to
get main Ops fully repaired, and that was if he could get the needed supplies and man power.
"A hole in the X-ray field, something that absorbs x-rays. I bet it's nearby or you would not be able to pick it up."

He looked up as he overheard the line. It was more of a peculiar subject to notice then anything else, but the line
did make him think. The problem was that x-rays permeated everything, even the most advanced cloaks didn't
block x-rays. And the few things that could absorb x-rays were visible to the naked eye, so an x-ray cloak wouldn't
be much use.
In any case, the captain hadn't included him, so he put it aside and moved to hand her the PADD.
"Captain, the repair estimates for Ops." he reported.
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07-21-2009, 03:26 PM
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Holly muttered in her sleep and twitched in her mothers arms. Katie stroked her hair, her eyes soaking in the little
girl. She had so nearly lost her, nearly had to watch her die next to her father. But he had thrown the child to her,
the child screaming as her father died saving her. It was a freak accident, something had gone wrong, and he had
been killed. Now they were here, heading towards a new home, a new start.
Starbase Haven had taken them a while to reach and now they were making their final approach, she wished he
was here, but he wasnt, she would pick up the pieces of her broken heart and move forward, that was what Ben
would expect and she had Holly to look after. The little girl stirred and stretched, opening her eyes. Eyes so like her
fathers, large blue.
We nearly there yet? she asked sleepily and Katie smiled, almost love, almost. Look you can see it out of the
window she told her, pointing to the looming space station. Holly gasped, its huge she said, her eyes starring
at the shape.
The shuttle landed gently and they were helped off, their belongings were beamed to their new quarters and Katie
and Holly were welcomed by a security officer who ran the checks. He smiled, waving them through, sending a
message to the Ops center that the Doctor was safely aboard. Katie and Holly walked hand in hand playing a game
as they made their way through the immense base to their quarters. This was a bitter sweet experience, she
wished Ben was here, she knew she would for a lo g time yet, but she was here, safe and Holly was here, they
would start again.
Their quarters were larger than she expected. A bedroom each, a living room, a small bathroom. Everything they
needed. She wanted to let the Captain know she was aboard so whilst Holly was exploring their quarters she sat at
her desk, and sent a message to the Captain.
[To: Captain Williams
From: Dr. Katie Marshal
Captain, safely on board, I will report for duty at 0900 hours tomorrow morning. I will be getting my daughter settled
in this evening, and if you wish to meet before my shift starts please let me know.
Yours
Dr. Katie Marshal, Lt.]
When the message was gone, she sat back as Holly ran out with a large cuddly toy. This was in my room
mummy, its new she gasped, and Katie frowned, how strange, who would have put that there? Who knew the
child was coming aboard?
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07-23-2009, 10:43 AM
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[Aux OPS deck]

Kate figured it meant that she would have to go look for the phenomenon on her own. And this also meant, she
urgently needed to get acquainted with the Rainmaker herself. This was more something of an exploring mission,
so the Intrepid Class ship was probably best suited for this.
Kate gave the captain her usual nod, "Let me know when it's the best time to head. Though I admit, I haven't
exactly focussed on the Rainmaker's crew yet. Unless you'd prefer to use the Indefatigable for this mission?"
She watched as their new Chief Engineering gave a padd to Prudence.
"Captain, the repair estimates for Ops." he reported.
She had to admit, he was a fast worker. At least she knew now that the repairs for the Station were in capable
hands.
"You're not joining us on this mission, captain?"
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She watched as their new Chief Engineering gave a padd to Prudence.
"Captain, the repair estimates for Ops." he reported.
She had to admit, he was a fast worker. At least she knew now that the repairs for the Station were in capable
hands.
"You're not joining us on this mission, captain?"
Prudence looked over the PADD and took a minute to decided how to answer. She looked up at the Chief Engineer,
"good work Lieutenant Kaziarl, I will tell Store to be sure and release any materials you need at once. It would be
nice to have a proper OPS deck to work off of."
Then she looked at Kate, took a deep breath. "No, I think I will need to stay around. You won't be gone long and I
feel that my presents here will keep some of our allies in check." She smiled, "as if Klingons and Cardassians have
ever been kept in check."
She looked at the screen that was showing the Klingon vessel approaching the starbase. "I think this is a perfect
example of what I mean."
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On:
Separ was watching the the station that was now infront of them. Four Months ago she had struck out and decided
to find Tapez. So far the search had proved to be elusive.
They had investigated a dozen possible sources that Separ had identified as potentially yielding results and so far
had come up empty handed. Had it been anybody else, she would have called off the search, but Separ was rather
stubborn, she would be until her end she thought to her self.
"We are in range announced Katara, her second officer.

Very well. Replied Separ. Drop cloak and open a channel.
She had served onboard the USS Constatinople and though already under the employ of the imperial intelligence,
she had picked up on the habits and protocols of the federation.
Standard approach" she commanded. "Lets do this one by the book" she thought with a sly smile, as she
remember her old comrades on the Constatinople.
Kabarann worked his board, "cloak dropped, channel open. The station is responding."
The Main Screen changed from a view of the station to a small control room, quite unlike what the Federation
would use for a Spacedock class station. The youngish man with the rank pips of Lt. was centered in the screen
and he said, "Greetings, I am Lt. Wheezel, welcome to Starbase Haven. We are dispatching the Indefatigable to
escort you in to the base."
Kabarann growled, "does he think we will get lost?" he muttered to himself.
Ka'Tara snarled "They insult us with these actions do they think we are going to attack their station?" she said more
as a general comment rather than an actual question.
Meanwhile on the station the crew of the Indefatigable were manning their stations and preparing to go out and
meet thier Klingon visitors.
The youngish Lt. looked out of the screen and asked for something he knew the Klingons would not be happy to
hear or accept calmly. "I ask that, if attacked by the local races, you do not retaliate, please... just don't do it, the
Indy will be there, and they should leave you alone, but if they don't, please don't destroy them. The general orders
are 25% power to any weapons exchange given, and we are never the aggressors."
"Understood." Separ replied and killed the channell. She turned to Kabarann. "Retain weapons at full power."
She turned to Ka'tara. "The empire is not as tolerant towards such barbarians."
"Nor should we be, if they are foolish enough to attack us they deserve to die." Ka'Tara growled.
"Weapons are still at full strength, scanning for these local races, I have the Federation ship on my scope Ra'wI'"
Kabarann reported.
The Mordee warship came out of warp, the two disruptor cannons charged and the partial shield forming up as
soon as it came into real space. They were on their way to exchange fire with a ship of the Meetaves, but
something might come up before they get there.
The gunner looked up from his scope, "My Lord, there is a unknown craft within range of the missiles."
Captain Letrel looked at the screen. "Fire six atomic missiles and close to cannon range."
The ship launched it's payload of death then turned and followed the missiles towards the Klingon ship.
<Aboard the USS Indefatigable>
Ensign Larson was at the tactical station, keeping a watch on the Klingon vessel as well as watching for any of the
'Locals'. "Ma'aM a Mordee warship has just come out of warp, their weapons are hot." He said as he continued to
watch the screen, "Oh gods no . . . they just opened fire on the Klingon vessel, six torpedoes have been fired and
the warship is closing the distance between the two vessels." he said a worried tone to his words.
Harry swore "Get us within fireing range of the Mordee ship now, Hail the Klingons tell them we are coming to thier
aid. Then hail the Mordee, I want to speak with thier Captain NOW." Harry said in a tone filled with meanace, this
was meant to be just a routine collect and protect and it was going wrong already.
<Aboard the Da'nal>
Kabarann looked up. "One craft of unknown origin has came out of warp, fired six torpedoes at us, they appear to
have nuclear warheads, and is now closing in on us. They are within our disruptor range now but I believe their
crude cannons do not have the same range we have. The Indefatigable is hailing and wants to talk to us, she is
also closing in on us fast."
Kabarann was ready to fire back at the word, the enemy was not really a danger, but he wanted to teach them a
lesson for having the gul to fire on a Klingon ship.

<Aboard the Mordee ship>
"We will be in cannon range within the minute, they have not fired in return. The Federation ship Untiring is wanting
to talk to us. They are in missle range and will be in cannon range within the minute also."
"As soon as the ship is in range fire both cannon at it. Fire another six missiles at the Untiring and as soon as you
have fired at the stranger turn this ship and fire the second capacitors banks at the Untiring, both cannon." The
Captain ordered.
Six of the nuclear warhead missiles were launched at the Indy, a moment later two primitive disruptor cannon were
fired at the Da'nal then because the cannon were solid mount to the hull and could only be pointed by pointing the
ship, the Mordee ship slewed around to fire off a second shot at the Indefaticable.
<Aboard the Indefatigable>
Submitting commands into the strategic operations console located at the rear-most bulkhead of the bridge, the
cardassian Gul in his role as mission advisor was still able to fulfill his responsibilities as the officer in charge of
strategic operations. The scans he ran searched for tactical weaknesses, holes or breaches in the Mordee shields
and any other known factors that might come into play. Even though the Mordee vessel and its apparent
counterpart were no match for the Federation in terms of technology, Aries treated the two non-Federation Alliance
vessels as real threats. It followed the tradition, the methods of the Orders and ultimately of the Central Command
to treat even minor tactical inconveniences as real threats and even war games as authentic situations. It was the
practice of the Central Command as one never knew when the practice threat may very well be an armed warship.
Im feeding the data from the sensor sweeps on the Mordee vessel to the tactical console. Their attack patterns,
consistent with what has been recorded in the past from roaming vessels and their current attack patterns have
been included in the data. Their weapons prove no risk against our own shields or those of the klingons, but there
is a risk of nuclear radiation to the ship if they are able to land enough of their nuclear warheads. I would
recommend programming the shields to filter out such radiation on top of their disruptor fire. There is a vulnerability
in their shields,

the shields do not cover their ventral rear sections. It would appear they must manually rotate the
shields to cover certain portions of their ships. It creates a window of four-point-three seconds where a well placed
torpedo or pulse phaser blast could be used to the full effect, Aries replied, reporting his findings. Only he knew
the Pareg shadowed the Indefatigable from a distance, outside the range of its extreme sensor sweep and under
cloak. The Gul had arranged it with Captain Williams before leaving the station if it were agreeable to have the
Pareg patrolling near where the Indefatigable would rendezvous with the Danal. Aries knew the Pareg was
out there with Glinn Dorah in command, at least temporarily. He was certain Lieutenant Commander Chant nor the
rest of the crew of the Indefatigable had any idea the Keldon class Heavy battlecruiser lay beyond their extreme
sensors shadowing them.
"Good I want to know the weak spots on that ship and I want them targeted." Harry replied, "Comms keep trying to
hail the Mordee vessel, I want to give them every chance to reply before I am forced to fire upon them."
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If the Danals commander proved stubborn as with most klingons, the Indefatigable would have to resort to
other means. If it escalated and the Pareg were called in which he hoped wouldnt happen, he knew first hand
diplomatic tensions between the cardassians and the klingons could increase. Aries didnt want another war
between the Empire and the Union to arise, and didnt want the Pareg to be the instigator of it. There was another
reason for the Pareg to be on standby, as the risk of encountering the ships of either of the three races vying over
this cosmic real-estate was greater. He was confident in Dorahs command abilities, but he wasnt entirely sure
of the mans ambitions. It wasnt that Dorah wasnt loyal, but that he was quick to anger at times. It was
something Aries had attempted to teach him, to refrain and hold his temper in check.
Captain, know who youre dealing with. The Mordee and the Meetaves are rattling their sabers, brandishing
them to their rivals. The fact they fired on the klingon cruiser and on the Indefatigable is proof they see us as
interlopers. You are a warrior, Captain. Focus on your instincts and trust your crew. Do not doubt them, and you will
not doubt yourself. This is only a skirmish, but treat it as you would an in-depth battle, Aries said, having moved
from the strategic operations console at the rear-most of the bridge. He stood behind and to the right of Harry, or
rather Captain Chant in order to bolster her confidence

not that it lacked.

"I do not doubt any member of this crew Gul Kevron, if I did they would not be here. I chose most of the crew
myself, including those of your men that are here. As for the Mordee and Meetave ships I do not wish to destory
them or leave them defenceless, though they do not realise it we are not thier enemies. I will however disable thier
ships if I have to, as for the Klingons they will not be so easy to disuade from violence against thier attackers." She
turned to the helm officer "Helm get us between the Klingons and the Mordee now, hopefully they will not fire upon
us." she said in a tone of cold calm authority.

<Aboard the Danal>
Unfortunately for the Mordee, the Klingons had no intention of simply returning fire. Separ was intent on making
sure that nobody disrespected them in this fashion.
"Evasive maneuvers." She ordered as she spun in her chair towards Kabarann. "Target their major systems but
make sure they live to tell their tale."
Kabarann was waiting for that order. He had wanted to take that ship apart but he restrained himself and just
pinpoint targeted the weapons and engines.
Disruptor blasts after disruptor blast lanced out penetrating the partial shields of the Mordee ship and destroying
system after system, the disruptor cannons, the missile tubes, maneuvering thrusters, main engines, shield
generators.
If he had his way he would cut the hull and leave the ship in pieces.
KaTara watched with an evil grin as Kabarann targeted the alien vessel with skills that were unmatched by
anyone she knew, each of his shots hit where it was meant to and did just the damage that was required. A lesser
officer would of destroyed the aliens vessel with their poorly aimed shots, rather than dissecting it like a surgeon.
The more time she spent around this male the more she liked him, the more she respected him for his skills as well
as his unwavering ideals.
<Aboard the Indefatigable>
Harry cursed as she saw the Klingons open fire and fully disable the Mordee vessel before they could stop them,
she had a bad feeling that this was gonna come back to bite them in the ass. Hail the Commander of the IKS
Danal again. She demanded hoping that this time the Klingons would answer their hail.
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<Aboard the Pareg>
Whats the status on the Indefatigable and that klingon cruiser? Glinn Dorah asked, having taken his place in
the command chair. Gul Kevron normally took his place in it, but the Gul was elsewhere and Dorah had been given
the chance to command temporarily.
The Indefatigable has turned to meet the Mordee vessel, with shields raising. The Mordee vessel has opened fire
on the klingon cruiser and the Indefatigable. The klingon cruiser is approaching with their weapons armed and on
an attack pattern. After analyzing their attack pattern, the klingon cruiser will have the Mordee vessel in their scopes
in three minutes, Gil Leorn Demik, the Paregs operations officer reported from his station.
Where is the Meetave vessel? Glinn Dorah asked.
The Meetave vessel is closing from the stern and to the port of the klingon cruiser. Its weapons are armed. I do
not believe the klingon cruiser has spotted them yet, Demik replied.
Bring the weapons online, and raise shields. Do not drop the cloak until we are certain. Plot a course to intercept
the Meetave vessel, Dorah ordered, keeping his temper in check.
Weapons are being brought online and the shields are being raised. Targeting the Meetave vessel. We should be
within range shortly, Glinn Zorba Trinah, the Paregs tactical officer reported from his console.
The Pareg glided effortlessly along its determined heading, taking a wide berth around the Indefatigable and the
klingon cruiser to intercept the as of yet unengaged Meetave vessel. The Paregs cloaking field held while its
second warp core handled the weapons and other defensive systems, as it approached the Meetave vessel.
Meetave vessel coming into range. They havent spotted us, and I would doubt they would be able to with their
recorded technological level at least a century behind the Federations, Gil Demik reported.
Open a channel to the Meetave vessel and hail them. Glinn Dorah of the Second Order, to Meetave warship. You
will stand down and return to your own space, by order of the Federation Alliance, Glinn Dorah said, as the
channel to the Meetave vessel was opened. Did it get through? as soon as the channel was closed.

They received it, but it would appear they are confused as to which vessel has hailed them. Sir, the Meetave
vessel is increasing speed towards the klingon cruiser, Demik reported.
Decloak and train weapons on the Meetave vessel. Fire a warning shot if they continue, Glinn Dorah ordered.
The Pareg, the massive and nearly four hundred meter long Keldon class heavy warship, phased into real-time as if
a bad dream or a nightmare near the Meetave warship. The massive cardassian warship dwarfed its Meetave
counterpart easily, and its hull bristled with weapon ports. Dorah hoped the sight of the Pareg would intimidate the
Meetave crew, and force them to alter their course. Though, there was a part of the young cardassian Glinn that
fervently hoped for a fight.
The Meetave warship reacted in the only way a warship commanded by a hardened warrior could when faced with
death. He spit in it's eye and went out fighting.
Ships designed to fight with missiles are designed to maneuver to avoid impact. Since their disruptor cannons were
primitive and charged by capacitors, they were not the main weapon of choice among the three races. The
Meetave ship reacted to this new threat appearing behind them instantly, spinning on it's axis it loosed off six
nuclear warheads as it spun, and two disruptor cannons once it was aligned.
Now face to face with death the Captain saw no reason to hold back, he had been saving it for the Mordee warship
but he knew he would never get to use them on his sworn enemy. "Fire the anti-matter warheads." He had bought
them from a big eared alien himself, his own men had loaded and armed them, four Mark VI photon torpedoes
lanced out of the Meetave ship.
The little big eared alien had sworn that one, fully charged would destroy a Mordee ship, maybe four would destroy
the death facing them now...
The nuclear warheads from the Meetave vessel combined with the salvos from its disruptor cannons proved the
Meetave captain wasnt going to cooperate, and forced Glinn Dorah to make a decision he hoped he wouldnt
regret. The nuclear warheads exploded against the Paregs forward shields, though the Pareg held back its fire.
The disruptor blasts impacted relatively harmless against their shields, yet the Pareg still held their fire.
They have provoked the Union, by firing on the Pareg. Record in the ships logs, it was unprovoked. We tried to
persuade them to turn around unharmed, Glinn Dorah said. Track the ship's maneuvers. Target both their
weapons and engines. Fire when you have a solution,
The red alert klaxons filled the bridge and the ships lighting shifted to alert the crew to their battle stations. Five
ports answered with unrelenting gold disruptor lances lashing out at the Meetave vessel, slamming into their shields
with the brute force disruptors were known for. While the disruptors raked the Meetaves shields, shifting their
frequencies in spiral patterns the spiral disruptors were designed for, the Paregs phasers lanced out in surgical
precision. The phasers had targeted the Meetave ships weapons and engines, and were far more surgical than
their brutish disruptor cousins. The other disruptors locked on and intercepted any other nuclear warheads with
relative ease before they reached the Pareg, while the Meetaves disruptors impacted or bounced off the
Paregs heavier shields. The Paregs other batteries hadnt been called on and searched for other vessels that
may or may not arrive to aid the Meetave vessel. The Keldon class Heavy warship displayed its might, the might of
the Union in what had been perceived as an unprovoked attack.
Incoming torpedoes

four of them, the report from the tactical station came as two of the four torpedoes
impacted against the Paregs shields. Sparks flew from a few of the consoles, but damage control teams and the
automatic fire suppressant systems managed to keep damage to a minimum. Two bridge crewmembers had been
injured, and Dr. Ohnarras medical staff either treated them there or moved them to the ships sickbay.
Where did they get those? Glinn Dorah asked, knowing the only weapon that came close in the Paregs
arsenal was the fixed aft heavy disruptor cannon located in the ships stern. The ship had to be maneuvered
around to bring that to bear, and it was time Dorah knew in which the battle would be decided. Open all weapon
ports and bring the other spiral disruptors online. I want that ship out of my sky, The Pareg answered in full,
answering forth with full disruptors and unrelenting fire. Helm, make us as nimble as possible and keep their
gunners guessing. Keep firing on them. Disarm them and lock a tractor beam on them. Beam the crew directly into
the brig. Once the Meetave ship has been disabled, enact the Prisoner Protocol, The Prisoner Protocol was used
to beam over the survivors of an enemy ship, mostly used in war time, and any devices or chemical compounds
found on the survivors that could be used as weapons would be permanently rendered inert. The survivors, if they
posed a risk, would be transported directly to the brig and in separate cells.

The massive Keldon class warship proved to be quite nimble for its size, dodging the Meetaves nuclear
warheads, torpedoes and disruptors. A few came close, but the massive cardassian warship proved its
nimbleness

proved its sting was quit deadly. There were at least several instances where the heavy aft disruptor
cannon came to bear on the Meetave vessel and the cannon unleashed deadly disruptor bolts each time. The
deadly waltz between the two could have been seen similar to a shark bearing down on its prey.
<Aboard the Indefatigable>
Harry turned to Gul Kevron, We will speak about this later. she said her tone and she face showing her feelings
on the matter. Harry turned back to the view screen to see what the situation was, she seriously hoped that the
Pareg did not destroy the Meetaves vessel. She was already not looking forwards to having to explain this mess
to Captain Williams.
You are not the only one demanding an explanation, Aries said, with calculating calm and understandable
anger held back by decades of mental control. The tone was one in which those cardassians on the
Indefatigables crew were too familiar with. It was a tone he only used on his enemies during the War and those
who disobeyed in the highest degree. His enemies, those rivals and opponents, rarely lived long enough to hear
anything more than that tone. Raise the Pareg, he said, not exactly ordering the members on the bridge. The
Indefatigable wasnt his ship, wasnt his command and hed respect that. One of the bridge crew, a Starfleet
lieutenant at a secondary communications console opened a channel to the Pareg. Thank you, lieutenant,
<Aboard the Pareg>
The Meetave vessel dominated the Paregs main viewscreen as lances of disruptor fire lashed out against its
shields, and Lenik Dorah watched the pursuit tentatively.
Were receiving a message from the Indefatigable, Sir. Its from Gul Kevron. He demands a word with you in
private, Gil Leorn Demik, the Paregs Operations officer reported. Despite the situation on the main
viewscreen, the depiction of ship-to-ship combat, silence consumed the entire bridge. When a Gul demanded a
private communiqué with any member of his or her crew, or any cardassian, it normally didnt bode well.
Ill take it in the command cell, Glinn Dorah said, not looking forward to his conversation with the Gul. The
cardassian officer felt guilt and regret, feared for his own career as he moved off the bridge and into the command
cell or the Ready Room on Starfleet ships. Without daring to step behind the desk for fear of incurring his
commanding officers wrath even further, Glinn Dorah activated the wall mounted com-unit and if cardassians
could sweat it he would have when the image of Gul Kevron dominated the screen. Gul Kevron, what a pleasant
surprise? To what honor may I attribute to this communiqué?
I dont have time for your platitudes. You have disappointed me, Glinn. You have disobeyed a direct order, and
have instigated this battle, Gul Aries Kevron said, keeping his anger in check. If one were to listen to him with the
exception of those whom had served with him, he would have only come across as being unnaturally calm. Those
who had served with him knew the reason why veteran Guls were to be feared and respected, and Aries was no
exception.
We were fired on. What was I supposed to do other than to defend this ship

your ship? Glinn Dorah began.
Do not say anything further. We will speak on this when we return to Starbase Haven. Your standing orders are to
cease firing on the Meetave vessel, grant the crew any medical aid they require and if their ship is damaged you
will tow it back to the station for repairs. Do you understand? Aries replied.
The younger officer wanted to refuse, wanted to defy the Guls orders yet knew his career hung by a thread. It
hung on the Guls word, as a quick word back to Central Command could leave the Glinn transferred to some
backwater outpost within cardassian boundaries or worse he could be at the mercy of the Starfleet captain of the
station.
I understand, Gul Kevron. Your orders are clear. I am to cease firing on the Meetave vessel, grant their crew
medical aid and if damaged tow their ship back to the station for repairs

. Dorah began.

A little addendum, Glinn. You are to personally oversee their accommodations and the repairs to their ship.
Indefatigable, out, Aries replied, ending the transmission before his subordinate could respond.

<Aboard the Indefatigable>
I will give you an explanation, Commander, once we reach the starbase. My subordinate should be reaching the
bridge now and we should soon see the Pareg cease fire on the Meetave vessel, Aries said, turning back around
to face Harry. It wasnt long before the Pareg ceased firing on the Meetave vessel and locked a tractor beam on
the damaged ship, in order to tow it back. The Meetave crew had no doubt been beamed aboard, or rather the
survivors had and were being given medical treatment.
<Aboard the Da'nal>
Kabarann looked up. "Done, the ship is disarmed, disabled, and unable to defend itself, move or offend anyone
again. The Commander of the Federation ship Indefatigable is getting insistant that she talks to you." He looks at
his scope again, "The Cardassian warship has stopped firing on the other alien vessel and is now towing it towards
the Starbase."
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#112
07-25-2009, 06:15 PM
Re: 01 Oh God, What a mess
As the monitors showed the mess of things happening in her bailiwick. Prudence's face formed a hard mask like
appearance, her forehead furrowed and her mouth formed a thin hard line.
As the contest of force concluded she looked over to Kate, "Commander, I want the people in command of those
two vessels in my office as soon as they are on the station, if not sooner. One at a time if you please. And if you feel
the need to escort them here, feel free to use as much force as you want."
Prudence turned and stormed away to her office, the door hissing shut behind her, she dearly wanted to slam it,
well technology had taken that option from her.
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#113
07-26-2009, 06:20 PM
Re: 01 Oh God, What a mess
Originally posted by Lupe
As the monitors showed the mess of things happening in her bailiwick. Prudence's face formed a hard mask like
appearance, her forehead furrowed and her mouth formed a thin hard line.
As the contest of force concluded she looked over to Kate, "Commander, I want the people in command of those
two vessels in my office as soon as they are on the station, if not sooner. One at a time if you please. And if you feel
the need to escort them here, feel free to use as much force as you want."
Prudence turned and stormed away to her office, the door hissing shut behind her, she dearly wanted to slam it,
well technology had taken that option from her.
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(ooc)Kate, I'm going to write a line or two for you. Normally I don't like to, but I don't want to post a one line post.
And Lupe, I'd like to do a jp with your klingons if that can be arrange.)
(in character)
"Commander," Kaziarl said as Kate began to turn away. "Request permission to escort the Klingon commanding
officer. They... will likely know me, so it will make it easier."
Kate eyed him for a moment, deciding on if it was a good idea, then nodded. "Very well, I'll let you handle them."
she said. "Report to me once they have arrived."

"Yes ma'am," he replied as he turned towards the turbolift. "Docking hatch 5."
Kaziarl made his way to his ship, and once on board he released the docking clamps and set an intercept course
for the Klingon ship, and sent them a short messege to expect him. If nothing else, he thought as the ship made its
way. It will be nice to be among Klingons again.
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#114
07-30-2009, 02:07 PM
Re: 01 Oh God, What a mess
[ Aux Ops ]
Kate was a bit surprised to see the captain's reaction. Then again, she didn't know the captain yet. Or anyone else
for that matter.
She tabbed a few buttons on the nearby console and noticed that Gul Kevron, who'd normally command the
Cardassian ship was currently on the Indefatigable. That meant he let someone else in charge of the Pareg. A few
minutes later she had send the commanding officer of the Pareg a message that captain Williams wanted to see
them after they had docked again at the station. She also send a copy of the request to Gul Kevron, she thought it
would be best to inform him too.
Next she pulled up the layout of the USS Rainmaker and its history and downloaded it. If she was to command that
ship she'd better know something about it. She also noticed that a few new people had come onboard the station.
She left someone else in charge on the Ops Deck, and asked them to let her know when the Pareg docked. Seeing
there was nothing she could do except watching the battle anyway she went for a walk instead.
A few moments later she was on the airlock where the Rainmaker was docked. She gave in her clearance in the
wall console, the airlock hissed open and a bit anxious she stepped through.
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08-02-2009, 09:44 PM
Re: 01 Oh God, What a mess
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[USS Indefatigable Bridge:]
Harry was still angry as they docked the Indefatigable she had no intention of leaving the ship until she had spoken
to Aries and gotten an explanation for his behavior. She felt as though she had been betrayed, that he had no faith
in her at all. She watched as all the crew left, the Chief Sec/Tac officer wanting to stay until she was ready to leave.
"You will leave now, that is a direct order." She said her tone as cold as her face, once he had left she sealed the
hatch and turned to Aries "My quarters now." was all she said as she walked past him and headed back to her
quarters.
Rising from the spare chair he'd taken near the comm.-station, Aries could tell Harry felt disappointed even
betrayal. It had been in her voice, and he couldn't blame her. Following her into her quarters, he'd remain standing.
Harry sat on her bed and looked up at him, "Please sit down Aries, this meeting is off the record there will be no
formalities here." she said her voice still cold but she also sounded tired.
Nodding his thanks and her show of hospitality, he'd take a seat on the edge of one of the berths in typical of the
quarters aboard the Defiant class ships. "First, allow me to apologize. You have every right to feel betrayed and
disappointed, to which I feel I must explain my position. It is a common practice within the Orders for a ship to
shadow another following the promotion of a new commanding officer. It is a practice reflected in the classical
Echelon attack pattern with our warships where there is a group of eight or more for any form of strike. The old
Galor cruisers benefited from the shadowing as compared to your Excelsior class ships the Galors were
underpowered. Only their numbers gave them an advantage. Following the introduction and the fielding of the
Keldons, that tactic of shadowing was not entirely required, but as with tradition old habits are hard to drop," he
explained. "It was not my intention or desire to make you feel betrayed or deceived. I proposed the idea to Capt.

Williams before I reported aboard your ship, but had I known Glinn Dorah would have acted so impulsively I would
have ordered the Pareg to remain at the station. I do apologize for anymisunderstanding,"
"I feel betrayed by you not because the Pareg was there but because you deliberately chose to keep that
information from me, the fact that Captain Williams knew of the plan and also chose to keep this information from
me makes the matter worse. It tells me that yes I was given the command, but that at least two of my senior officers
did not have faith in me to be able to handle the task at hand. I understood the reason behind having a mission
advisor, but to have a ship follow me and then attack another ship during a mission I am in command of is
unforgivable." she said in a soft and quiet tone, one that Estaban would recognize as being on the verge of
dangerous.
"You have every right to feel that way, Harry. It is taking me some time to get used to the way the Federation
operates, but that is no excuse either. It is the belief of the Orders, that if a recently promoted commanding officer
learns of their being shadowed before they set out on their shake-down cruise, it will have an effect... a detrimental
effect on their performance. The new commanding officer will act differently, intending to impress rather than being
relaxed in their first command. It was by no means meant to harm you or deceive you. It is the way our militaries
conduct themselves. The Pareg was only ordered to assist if you encountered something the indefatigable could
not face on her own. You must understand what I did, though wrong in your eyes, was an old practice of faith and
trust in your abilities. If I had informed you the Pareg was shadowing you, your reactions in command would not
have been as genuine as you would have liked. The mistake will be remedied the next time, I assure you. As for
Dorah, he will remain in command after I have spoken with him. It may seem he is getting off easy to your eyes, but
for a cardassian placed in such a position even after failure will redouble their efforts not to fail their commanding
officer again. It benefits me even more, as I do not have another officer on my crew who is as skilled or trained as
he is," Aries explained.
"I can understand your reasoning but I can not forgive the attack, when they saw the other ship approaching they
should of contacted us and let us know they were there. That their assistance was available, if this was any other
race but Klingons it would not be to much of a problem. I do not wish to be Captain Williams when the Klingons
arrive aboard the station,
"I have worked through what my responsibilities towards the Meetave will be. I will personally apologize on behalf
of my subordinate Dorah, assign him personally to the repairs of their ship and Dr. Orrah's expertise will be called
on to grant their crew medical treatment. They will not be treated as prisoners. Dorah is young and impetuous,
impulsive. I have attempted to teach him otherwise, but
Right now I don't even want to be me. " she said her tone unchanging, she knew just how much trouble this could
cause, "I will be speaking to Captain Williams about this situation as well once i go back on the station, I am not
certain she is a Captain I wish to serve under . . . . . I am going to be thinking hard about my career and where to
go from here." she said as she stood and headed for the door.
"You are a confident officer, an effective commanding officer as you have taken the right steps. You sought to find
out the reason behind why the events unfolded as they did, and you have no need to doubt yourself. Your career is
safe, Harry, and if there is doubt I will personally vouch for you. I was there on the bridge as your mission advisor,
and an observer," he said, reaching over to rest a hand on her arm. "It is the belief of every officer who finds
themselves in that center seat, that the captain of a ship must keep their feelings alive. To be human, is to err, is it
not? You will learn from this, I am certain and I will learn never to place my total trust in Dorah. The crew waited on
your orders, on your very word, and if this was not your place as commanding officer I doubt they would have," he
said in a much different, softer tone.
Harry stopped and looked at him, "I know I did my job correctly, I am just no longer certain that the time or place for
me to command is here. I think I should stick to commanding the stations security forces, unless I am no longer
trusted to do that." she said though she did not pull away from him, even though she was hurting she felt some
comfort from his touch.
"Your crew will stand by you. You handpicked Starfleet and those cardassians to work together in a much more
intimate way than on the station. They worked together because of you, and that is where your strength is. I saw
the eyes of the crew when you set foot on that bridge, and they respected you even before you sat in that chair. If
Captain Williams had doubt in your abilities, would she have granted you Indefatigable to command, to flex your
abilities? You can work as the station's chief of security and the Indefatigable's captain without a problem. I have
faith in you. Captain Williams and the others have faith in you as well," Aries replied, gently drawing her into his
embrace. "I will not go over or behind your head again, as I am beginning to understand human respect,"
She did not pull away from him nor did she embrace him, her body was stiff as she fought to control her temper.
"You are my senior officer, you do not need to seek my permission to discuss matters with the Captain. Though I
will warn you as much as I love you, if you ever show such disregard for my feelings again or such lack of faith it
will be the last time. The whole crew saw your ship attack the Meetave vessel and they all knew I had no control
over it, that although this was my command I could not stop the attack or save face." she stated her tone still low
and dangerous but it was getting softer.

"Dorah will be punished, I promise on my daughter's grave. His attack on the Meetave vessel was unprovoked
though I am sure he will say their attack on the Pareg was unprovoked. You managed to take control of the
situation even if you could not fire on the Pareg, and for that is what makes a captain. The crew did see my ship
attack the Meetave vessel, but they saw you take command of the situation. Dorah knows his career hinges on a
thread, and he will not cross me again. If I must, I will appoint Dr. Orrah to the position of command if I must leave
the Pareg again," he explained.
"Who you appoint makes no difference, what the crew saw was all my attempts to contact the vessels ignored yet
on your first attempt you not only contacted your ship but stopped the attack. Though I can not fault the crews
responses or their actions, they obeyed every command they were given which will be noted in my report." she said
her voice getting softer and her body less tense as he continued to hold her
"The only reason why I managed to contact my ship is the reputation of the Guls and I know the codes to override
even the defenses of the Pareg. Every Gul knows the codes to their ship or station by heart. It is ingrained in our
memory and we never forget," he said. "If it weren't for your orders to position ourselves between the klingons, and
the Mordee or in an attempt we would not have had the chance to stop it. It is you who the crew are proud of, and
in your decisions. You are as the Kelindide in our ships, tough yet protective. You are a fine officer, and a beautiful
woman. The crew will remember this confrontation with the Meetaves and the Mordee, not as a disappointment, but
as the moment Commander Chant tasted the essence of command for the first time," Aries said.
"Maybe you are right, maybe not I do not know. Though no doubt I shall soon find out as I have to report back to
Captain Williams, I am also going to have to deal with the security of the Klingons while they are aboard the
station." she said as she relaxed a bit more, the fight was slowly leaving her she knew he was only doing what he
thought was right.
"I am sure you will handle them professionally. I have confidence in you. I will provide my report to Captain Williams
with an explanation of my actions as well. This may seem a sensitive time, but you will also look back on this as the
moment that steeled your will," he said, holding her gently yet close to him.
"I will look back at this day as the day I almost threw away my chance at happiness, a few months ago I would not
of given you the chance to explain your actions I would of ended all between us. I would also of removed all your
men from any position of responsibility under my command, i may even of barred them and you from the station
when not on duty." she said as she lent forwards and wrapped her arms around his waist as she leant her head on
his shoulder.
"We all make mistakes, Harry. It is how we learn from them that makes us who we are. If you had barred us from
the station, I would have understood. I would not have agreed with it, but I would have understood. I personally am
glad we are past that point, and that you are coming into your own. A few months ago, I would have thought you
another Starfleet officer...difficult to understand and even difficult to negotiate with. Times have changed, as they
always have," he said softly, and lived that moment, for that embrace. One of his hands moved to rub her back
softly, affectionately.
Harry chuckled "Six months ago i doubt you would of even believed me to be fully human, I was more like a robot
going through the motions. Though I was and at time still am sadistic in my ways, mainly training wise I expect
much more of my men than is normal for security officers. I have known marines that think me to be overly harsh
and inhumane in my ways,
but things changed for me recently . . . . . . . I now see things differently." she said as she held him tight her hands
gently stroking his back and neck.
"We both have, and our adventures have barely even started. During my reassignment here, I harbored
resentment. Overtime, the time I've spent with you, that has changed," he said, and kissed her slowly on the lips.
She relaxed and softened as he kissed her, she returned the kiss with passion as her hands roamed his back and
one came up and ran up and down the top of his right shoulder along the bone and up his neck to his hairline.
He grinned, feeling her hands along his shoulder and ran along his neck. Kissing her was for him the only reality of
the moment, the fact they were on a warship vanished and all that remained were their feelings, their affection for
each other. The kiss was passionate, and he'd hold it for as long as possible and as long as she was comfortable.
Harry did not break the kiss as she breathed through her nose she felt truly alive when he was touching her .. . .
kissing her, she had not felt this way ever before and did not want to lose the feeling. Her hands gently stroked both
of his shoulders and his neck in turn now her right hand starting to trace a line along his jaw and down his throat.
He'd hold the kiss, holding her closer and wished it wouldn't end. His hands slowly moved along to her back, teased
her sides and along her body.

Harry wanted nothing more than to stay there in his embrace, but they both had duties to attend to. She broke the
kiss with a deep sigh, "This is not the time for this my love, we have duties to attend to." she said softly she could
still feel his hands teasing along her sides as she spoke, her knees going weak as his touch sent the fire of desire
burning through her.
"You are right. We will have time to relieve the tension between us after," he said, with a smile and realized she was
right. They had duties to tend to, and they could always meet again after. They wouldn't be rushed then, and
perhaps they would even feel better about it.
"Agreed, though I should spend the night aboard the station tonight incase I am needed for any problems with the
Klingons. I will wait to hear from you once you are free." she kissed him again once more. "I am sorry about earlier,
I know you trust and respect me I was just upset." she said in way of an apology.
"You have no need to apologize, Harry...you felt hurt and betrayed. You did what you felt was right and for that, I am
honored," he said truthfully. "I only hope the Meetave ambassador will allow me an audience to clear the...what is
that term you humans use? To clear the air?"
Harry nodded, "yes that is the term and I am sure that he will see you if he knows that unless he does no repairs
can be made to his vessel, you will have security officers with you at least. That is not open to debate, if I have to I
will escort you myself to ensure your safety." she said as she picked up her few things and headed for the door.
"I appreciate the concern, love. I truly do, but as we both know there are matters that require your delicate touch. I
will give you a report of how the meeting went," he said, and kissed her softly on the forehead.
"then ensure you have security with you, remember that many of your men are part of my security teams now." she
said hoping he would take the hint that she would count them as the security force as long as he had at least 2 of
them with him.
"I have my own detail, but thank you. I believe eight armed cardassians will be enough to deter or convince the
Meetave ambassador my offer is genuine," he replied.
"If I hear that you did not take them with you, I shall not be at all happy with you. she said as she turned and walked
out the door, "Come on we have to report back before the Captain summons us." she said with a grin.
"I would be remiss if I forgot my own detail," he'd follow her out into the corridor and through the airlock into the
station. Before he'd left the bridge of the Indefatigable, he'd made sure to grab a PaDD with the detailed reports
and his own actions towards them as protocol mandated.
Harry walked through the station with Aries at her side, they both walked in silence as they headed for the officer of
Captain Williams. Harry was watchful of everything that was going on around her as they went, it was due to this
that she noticed as they walked that they had a group of 12 cardassian officers shadowing their steps. She got the
feeling she was not meant to know they were there, "I see your detail has waited for you." she said softly to Aries.
"I hope they do not bother you. They are quite well trained and have saved my life a few times. That is one thing
you will learn of cardassians. We are loyal, extremely to those we deem friends and allies. To our enemies, we are
ruthless and will stop at nothing. My detail is of the older, pre-Dominion Betrayal and they know what price loyalty
comes," he said as they walked through the station's
corridors towards Captain Williams office. "There was an old saying on the home world. It is easier to pry yourself
loose from the jaws of cardassian voles than it is to elude a cardassian security detail,"
"I have no objection to their presence at all Gul Kevron. In fact I am pleased to see them doing their job so well.
Though it is not as easy for them to melt into the background here as it would be on your home world, which is
probably the only reason i saw them." she said returning to the formal way of addressing him now they were being
observed, she would not shame him by being disrespectful to him in front of his men.
"I must agree with you on that, Commander Chant. I will instruct them to blend in better from now on," he smiled,
which could be construed as frightening or even worse, that a Gul was happy.
"Understood Sir, I shall leave your personal security in your hands." she said as they entered a turbo lift to get to
the desired deck for Pru's office.
Stepping onto the turbolift, Aries dismissed his detail and let them mingle with the station's population with rule they
couldn't get into trouble. The cardassians in the detail nodded as one and went off their own ways.
[Starbase Haven: Turbolift for the Auxiliary Ops/Capt. Williams Office)
"I am honored that you place your safety in my hands Gul Kevron." Harry said as his men dispersed the doors
closed and they were once more alone.

"I wouldn't have it any other way, and it does create more trust between us. You are the station's chief of security,
and I offer my services as well," Aries said, as the turbolift began its ascent through the decks.
She looked at him, "Your services . . . in what way Sir?" she asked looking slightly puzzled as he already had his
own duties aboard the station, she knew that he was showing a lot of trust in her with this action.
"We are both trained in ways of combat, and if something happened we could cover each others' back," he said.
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"Ahh I see, that would be highly appreciated Sir. Though it would be preferable if nothing did happen to you while
under my personal protection, I do not think your men would be very understanding if you were injured somehow."
she said with a slight grin as the left the lift and walked down to Pru's office.
"I do appreciate your concern. With the size and the defenses of this station, I doubt anything would happen," he
said, with a grin and followed her to Prudence's office.
As they reached the door she stepped to one side, "After you Sir, anything can happen anywhere Steves attempt
on my life is proof of that." she said as she waited for him to enter.
"Thank you," He step inside and to the side, to make room for Harry. Even Glinn Dorah entered shortly after they
did and the younger Glinn almost seemed to shrink under the gaze of Gul Kevron.
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As they reached the door she stepped to one side, "After you Sir, anything can happen anywhere Steves attempt
on my life is proof of that." she said as she waited for him to enter.
"Thank you," He step inside and to the side, to make room for Harry. Even Glinn Dorah entered shortly after they
did and the younger Glinn almost seemed to shrink under the gaze of Gul Kevron.
Prudence was standing at the big windows staring out and drinking something hot from a bone china tea cup.
"Commander Chant, I am not holding any of this mess against you, without starting a war with Cardassia or the
Klingon Empire there was not much you could have done. If you wish you may leave." Captain Williams said
without turning.
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"Commander Chant, I am not holding any of this mess against you, without starting a war with Cardassia or the
Klingon Empire there was not much you could have done. If you wish you may leave." Captain Williams said
without turning.

Harry turned and looked at Aries she rested a hand lightly on his back giving him a soft smile, Understood Ma'aM I
shall leave you and Gul Kevron to your discusion." she said in her normal coldly formal tone then turned and
walked back out of the office, she did not go very far though as she was now responsible for his safety as he had
dismissed his guards.
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Glinn Dorah could have taken a seat, but remained standing and his posture rigid. Whatever the Starfleet Captain
sought out as his punishment he wouldnt object to, though in his mind any punishment from a Starfleet officer
would be lenient compared to what his own commanding officer Gul Kevron could devise.
Take a seat, Dorah. You had better take it now while your ears havent been rendered bloody, Gul Kevron
said, regarding his disobedient subordinate. Due to your failure, Dorah, it falls to me to rectify your mistakes, he
said before turning his attention back to Captain Williams. I will speak personally to the Meetave ambassador, to
show the generosity of the Cardassian Union in repairing their ship and in treating their crew. My subordinate will
personally oversee the repairs of both the Meetave ship, the Pareg and the medical treatment for the Meetave
crew. I have in my hand a PaDD containing what I observed aboard the Indefatigable, of Commander Chants
command abilities, and in my actions to put an end to the unfortunate skirmish, the cardassian Gul explained.
Setting the cardassian PaDD on Captain Williams desk, he turned his attention back to Dorah though he didnt
say anything. The mere glance of disapproval from a Gul would traditionally carry with it a death sentence for
failure, or at least it would have in the past. With the changing times, such a glance of disapproval from a Gul would
certainly mean far worse.
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Prudence turned around and looked at the Glinn, just staring at him. "Why didn't you finish the job, a few well
placed shots and he would have been done. Hell, beam his fusion reactor shielding out and let his own engines
cook the ship from the inside!" Her voice rose a bit from the controlled modulation she had used when talking to
Harry. "You were showing a lot of restraint compared to what I have seen Cardassians do. Why?"
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She walked away from the window and to her desk, setting down the tea cup and looking at the PADD without
touching it. "Glinn Dorah, do you have children?"
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It is standard procedure following an unprovoked assault to take prisoners as a message to their race that such
hostilities will not go unnoticed, Glinn Dorah began and stopped. If he used that as his only reason for his
restraint, it would have been a losing argument. It is to Gul Kevrons teachings that I displayed greater restraint

than many of my kinsmen in the past. I was taught to hold restraint, to imagine myself on that other ship and keep
my temper under control. It is apparent, I failed in that respect. I

do apologize,

Captain. I will do as Gul Kevron

demands. I will see to the repairs of the Meetave ship and will grant their crew medical treatment,
She walked away from the window and to her desk, setting down the tea cup and looking at the PADD without
touching it. "Glinn Dorah, do you have children?"
No, I do not have children of my own. I do have a wife and the House are all I have aside from my military career.
I do hope to have children of my own in the future,

near or far, Dorah replied. I do wish to be present when

Gul Kevron meets with the Meetave ambassador. It was my failure that led to this mess,
"You were showing a lot of restraint compared to what I have seen Cardassians do. Why?"
It is standard procedure following an unprovoked assault to take prisoners as a message to their race that such
hostilities will not go unnoticed, Glinn Dorah began and stopped. If he used that as his only reason for his
restraint, it would have been a losing argument. It is to Gul Kevrons teachings that I displayed greater restraint
than many of my kinsmen in the past. I was taught to hold restraint, to imagine myself on that other ship and keep
my temper under control. It is apparent, I failed in that respect. I

do apologize,

Captain. I will do as Gul Kevron

demands. I will see to the repairs of the Meetave ship and will grant their crew medical treatment,
She walked away from the window and to her desk, setting down the tea cup and looking at the PADD without
touching it. "Glinn Dorah, do you have children?"
No, I do not have children of my own. I do have a wife and the House are all I have aside from my military career.
I do hope to have children of my own in the future,

near or far, Dorah replied. I do wish to be present when

Gul Kevron meets with the Meetave ambassador. It was my failure that led to this mess,
"The Gul," Prudence looked over at Kevron, "is not going to meet the Meetave ambassador, not now and not about
this incident." She looked back at Dorah, "If you did have a child, if you ever do have one, and that child does
something that cost you, monetarily, or in your pride, I hope you won't break his bones in your punishment of him.
That ship could not have fired anything at you that your defenses could not handle."
She sat down behind the desk and looked at Kevron. "You will not apologize to the Meetave. As of now they will be
watching for a chance to hit the Pareg, you tell them you are sorry for blowing up then taking control of one of their
most advance ships, they will make you their whole life."
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08-03-2009, 08:42 PM
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"The Gul," Prudence looked over at Kevron, "is not going to meet the Meetave ambassador, not now and not about
this incident." She looked back at Dorah, "If you did have a child, if you ever do have one, and that child does
something that cost you, monetarily, or in your pride, I hope you won't break his bones in your punishment of him.
That ship could not have fired anything at you that your defenses could not handle."
She sat down behind the desk and looked at Kevron. "You will not apologize to the Meetave. As of now they will be
watching for a chance to hit the Pareg, you tell them you are sorry for blowing up then taking control of one of their
most advance ships, they will make you their whole life."
Acknowledged, Captain. Glinn Dorah will remain in his position as my executive officer, under the guarantee he
will not cause such an incident again. There is not any among my crew who would hold such training and he will, I
am sure, redouble his efforts not to fail me again. Will you, Dorah? Aries turned his attention back to Prudence.
Their crew will receive medical treatment. It is the least we could do, to which I must assume meets with your
approval, He had planned on speaking with the Meetave Ambassador, as there was no fear in the eyes of any
cardassian sworn to the Orders. Each knew and understood what loyalty was, but this was not Cardassian space
and this was not a Cardassian station. It was a Starfleet installation and with it, Aries had to abide by their methods.

Know this, Dorah, if you fail again I will place you entirely in Captain Williams hands to deal with as she sees
fit. It is only through your service aboard my ship that you are allowed to remain in your position,
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"That will do." Prudence nodded to Glinn Dorah. "Now I have to meet up with a Klingon, so I will leave you in your
Gul's tender mercies." She turned to Kevron, "Gul Kevron, there will not be a repeat of this incident, do you
understand?"
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"That will do." Prudence nodded to Glinn Dorah. "Now I have to meet up with a Klingon, so I will leave you in your
Gul's tender mercies." She turned to Kevron, "Gul Kevron, there will not be a repeat of this incident, do you
understand?"
Quite, understood, Aries replied. It went without saying that hed conceive of ways to make sure the incident
didnt happen again. If we are dismissed, Captain, I will make my leave with Glinn Dorah. Come, Dorah. Your
punishment hasnt even begun yet, Turning, Gul Kevron and his subordinate left the Captains office and out
onto the Auxiliary Ops Deck. If only others knew what the Gul had in store for the young Glinn, perhaps they
wouldnt have been so jovial in their own daily lives.
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Harry had stayed by the turbo lift waiting for Aries and Dorah to emerge from the Captains office, she did not have
to wait long. As soon as she saw them come onto the Auxiliary Ops Deck she walked over to them, "Gul Kevron I
am at your disposal until you are either safely back aboard the Pareg or your guards are back with you." she said in
a polite and formal manner, now they were back on the station he was once more her senior officer.
Harry knew that the Klingons were on thier way up to meet with the Captain and hoped to get Gul Kevron and Glinn
Dorah out of the area before they arrived, that way would delay any troubles for a short while longer.
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IKS Da'nel
|Docking Hatch 18 of SB Haven
Kabarann cycled the hatch and looked into the Starbase. The first person he saw was a Starfleet crewman, no
Officer, Kabarann saw the pips on his collar, but the human was wearing a Klingon sash.
Kabarann eyed him with disdain, he wondered where he had seen this man before, he didn't know... yet, but he
would remember.
Kaziarl straightened his stance as the airlock door opened, revealing the Klingon officer.
"Qapla'," he said, giving him a Klingon military salute. "I am Lt. Kaziarl, of the House of G'tak. Welcome to Starbase
Haven."
Kabarann looked him over and his house crest, another house letting in flatheads, he thought to himself. "Qapla',
Lieutenant." He had remembered that yellow was the color of the uniform Security wore in the Starfleet. "I am
Kabarann Sogh of the house Mor'taH, Gunner on the ship Da'nal. Are you here to arrest my Ra'wI'?" The last was a
deep rumble signifying that Kaziarl would not have a lot of success if that was the case.
Kaziarl glared at him sternly, as any Klingon would. "I am not here to arrest anyone Sogh," he growled. "I am simply
here to make sure you don't get lost on your way to see the Captain. Although, I feel I must inform you that while I
am a Lt. in Starfleet, I am still a ya'Hod of the Empire, and will not tolerate disrespect."
He stepped to one side and gestured down the corridor. "This way."
Kabarann looked at Ka'Tara, then to Separ to see what they were going to do.
Separ just shot an amused glace at her Gunner and followed the Lt.
Ka'Tara looked back at Kabarann and Separ then at this LT, "The rank of ya'Hod does not automatically entitle you
to the respect of every Klingon in the empire, if you wish the respect of my Hod, myself or our crew you will just
have to earn it like everyone else." She said with a tone of cold disdain, she did not give her respect to anyone
lightly it had to be earned . . . . . . . and she was not easy to impress.
Kabarann walked beside Lt. Kaziarl and looked at him sideways, "You went from a HoD in an honorable service to
the flathead Security Department?"
Kaziarl glanced back at Kabarann as he walked down the corridor, ignoring Ka'tara's jab at his honor. Petty
concepts such as racism towards him from other klingons had long since ceased to anger him, as they showed an
ignorance that he felt was choking the Empire.
"To put it simply, I felt it necessary to understand my genetic heritage in addition to my upbringing," he replied,
having become accustomed to these types of questions. "Had I chosen to transfer directly from the Klingon military
to Starfleet, I could have been an Admiral instead of a Lt. However, I decided that it wasn't an honorable way to do
it."
After making it to the turbolift, he waved them inside. It was somewhat cramped for the four of them, but Starfleet
wasn't designed for the larger sized Klingons.
"Oh, and one other thing," he said as the doors closed. "I'm not security, I work in engineering. Auxiliary Ops."
The turbolift jumped into motion, and while these three seemed to look down upon him as a human, he couldn't
help but think that it was good to be among Klingons again.
Kabarann could not figure out why someone would work their way to the top then leave it and start over again, but
then Humans never made sense to him. He had still not solved the whole Estaban Maturin thing yet.
"Why," Kabarann asked, "would you wish to understand the humans? The Klingon way is so much better."
"Even Khaless says you should know yourself," he replied confidently. "Humanity is part of who I am, that is
something that no amount of training can ever change."
Kabarann had to put his next statement in Fed Standard, since the concepts didn't cross over. He had originally
heard the main part from a defiant human before Kabarann had removed the defiance from him, and he always
liked the dry futility of it. "It must be hell to know that humanity is an unchangeable part of your genetic heritage."
Kaziarl couldn't help but laugh at the comment, although he was able to restrain it a little. "It is distracting," he
replied as the turbolift came to a stop. "But I feel at the very least it gives a unique point of view that few will ever

have. Klingons have strength and honor, and this makes them a great people. Romulans, while often dishonorable,
have a cunning and tenacity that has helped them survive over a hundred years as nomads before forging their
empire. Humans however, while physically weaker, have a force of pure will. This is what makes them strong, and it
has allowed them to survive even when their destruction was assured."
As he talked he led them to the captains office, pressing the door chime once there. The doors slid open, revealing
the captain as she was looking over a PADD.
"Captain, the officers from the Klingon ship are here," he said before turning to Karabann. "If you'd like, we can
discuss more later. Its been a while since I've gotten to drink blood wine with a Klingon."
"I would like that." Kabarann grumbled looking in the office for hidden people and for any kind of trap for his
Captain. Seeing none he nodded to Separ and stood aside for her to enter.
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08-05-2009, 07:47 PM
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Harry had stayed by the turbo lift waiting for Aries and Dorah to emerge from the Captains office, she did not have
to wait long. As soon as she saw them come onto the Auxiliary Ops Deck she walked over to them, "Gul Kevron I
am at your disposal until you are either safely back aboard the Pareg or your guards are back with you." she said in
a polite and formal manner, now they were back on the station he was once more her senior officer.
Harry knew that the Klingons were on their way up to meet with the Captain and hoped to get Gul Kevron and Glinn
Dorah out of the area before they arrived, that way would delay any troubles for a short while longer.
Thank you, Commander. Your offer is appreciated, Aries replied, and looked over at Dorah before turning his
attention back to Harry. We were thinking of trying one of the finer dining facilities weve heard so much about
aboard the station

would you care to join us, Commander?

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The USS Texas came into orbit of Starbase 36, the recent activities of the new inhabitants of Haven having made
the local forces wary of their neighbors and therefore leaving the Sovereign class ship alone.
But she had new orders and was to leave to pick up her new Commanding Officer as soon as she had dropped off
the Marines and a report on the Nebula class USS Hesperus.
Out of Two hundred fifty-three Marines that had left Starbase Haven, two hundred and one returned, battered,
bloodied, and burned. The oddest part is that the ones that had been killed were all of the command cadre and the
Marine Division Command Officers, the front line men and women had lived through the ordeal... now if they could
live through the medical checks and radiation treatment.
Prudence was un-aware of it since she was in a match of wills with Separ HoD.
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Starbase 36
CO's Office
As he talked he led them to the captains office, pressing the door chime once there. The doors slid open, revealing
the captain as she was looking over a PADD.
"Captain, the officers from the Klingon ship are here," he said before turning to Karabann. "If you'd like, we can
discuss more later. Its been a while since I've gotten to drink blood wine with a Klingon."
"I would like that." Kabarann grumbled looking in the office for hidden people and for any kind of trap for his
Captain. Seeing none he nodded to Separ and stood aside for her to enter.
Prudence, once again with a cup of tea to use as a prop in her act of unconcern set down the PADD and took a sip
of hot tea before asking, "Yes... and you are?"
"I am Separ," the tall Klingon with piercing green eyes walked in. " Captain of the Da'nal." she said in fluent if not a
bit too proper federation standard. She walked forward and saluted.
She was the typical Klingon, armor and uniform, and if she had seen her on the promenade she would have
probably walked right past her, if anybody could simply walk past a Klingon.
Though her physical descriptions were there, she carrier herself in a certain manner and as such that it was it was
no surprise that she was a leader among her people.
Prudence looked the other woman over, "the Da'nal is the ship that dismembered the Mordee ship after being told
not to engage it in combat?" She set down her tea cup and saucer and looked hard at Separ. "Do all Klingons treat
those that are lower tech then themselves that way?"
The warmth from her eyes "nobody fires on my ship." Separ replied. "it doesn't matter how backwards they are."
"Is your ship so weak and frail that they could hurt you?" Prudence's own temper rose, this was what she had been
wanting, a chance to vent. "Would it not have proven you more superior to ignore them like they didn't matter?"
"That is not the Klingon way. A punitive expedition would resolve the issues you face here. " Separ replied tensely.
"By that standard Starfleet should go to each of their home worlds and enslave them for our own uses." Prudence
looked hard at Separ. "That is not how it's done in the Federation, and there will not be a repetition of that incident,
the Meetaves, Xoanon and Mordee are Federation protectorates, and if necessary we will protect them from you. Is
that understood?"
"If they are your protectorates then why do their fire on you" said Separ in an exasperated tone.
She had not sought out trouble but she certainly didn't like what she was hearing.
Prudence grinned, relaxing for the first time, "Because they don't understand how big this galaxy really is. Nor how
small they themselves are in relation to it. Just don't blow them up anymore okay?"
"Fine" Separ said. She new should would not have gotten ahead with that discussion. Althought they were allies,
she had found that most Federation Personell especially those in Starfleet thought that their way was the only way
and were mostly incapable of realizing that others had valid view points as well. However she was here for a
reason and debating the Captain infront of her of said point was not contributing towards that.
"Good" Prudence replied. "Now that's over, would you care for something to drink? Tea, bloodwine, it's only
replicated, I have not been here long enough to lay in any private stock yet."
"Thank you, but I'll pass." Separ wanted to say but instead she just nodded. "Bloodwine."
Prudence replicated two tankards of bloodwine and vowed to get a small keg or a case of it to keep on hand for this
kind of occasion, as well as an assorted collection of other wines and liquors for the non-Klingon.

She handed one tankard to Separ and took a sip of her own, she hoped that the real stuff tasted better, and asked
quietly, "So, what brings you to Haven?"
"I am on a fact finding mission." Separ replied. "An internal matter of the empire."
She looked at her and smiled in a friendly fashion though her smile didn't reach her eyes completely. She had
learned aboard the Constantinople that it was often better to give them some information rather then none at all.
Prudence smiled back, she was immediately on guard. "And how can we help you resolve this internal matter of the
Empire?"
She wondered if this had to do with Gul Kevron and the CUS Pareg. She knew that he and his ship had fought in
the Dominion War and that there is no love lost between the Klingons and Cardassians.
"I need to speak the Captain of the Rainmaker." Separ said.
Prudence blinked at her, "that is not an unreasonable request, she is getting ready to go out on a short run, if you
would like to take a little ride with them, that would give you all the time in the world to talk to the CO of the ship."
Anger flared but Separ chose to supress it, she had spent consideble time tracing possible leads and after she was
here. She let the human continue.
"If you wish to give your crew orders and pack an overnight bag, you can report aboard the Rainmaker as a guest, I
will tell her CO to cooperate with you in all your questions. Now I have two different ships going two different
directions and the preparations to be made for both, so if you will excuse me." Prudence stood up and stepped
around her desk on her way to the office doors.
"Very well. I shall do so." Separ replied. "I certainly wouldnt want to inconvience the captain."

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Ka'Tara paced back and forth outside the CO's office she wanted to know what was going on, she did not feel
comfortable standing outside this office. She wanted to be back aboard thier vessel, or in a bar somewhere, not
stood around outside a federation officers rooms waiting like a naughty child.
Without warning the door opened and Separ came out. She seemed annoyed and then stopped in mid stride as
she saw Ka'tara.
"I had forgotten you were out here." said Separ with a chuckle. " Come walk with me."
Ka'Tara nodded as she stopped her pacing, "What will be done about our attackers?" she asked as they walked.
"Apperently they are under the protection of the federation." Separ snorted in disgust. "we are not to destroy any
further ships, according to Mrs Williams." It was clear that Separ thought little of the base comander.
"If we are attacked again we are to ignore it?" Ka'Tara asked in disgust, this did not set well with her . . . . it was not
the Klingon way.
Separ only chuckled. " I don't think so. I promised i wouldnt destroy any other ships, that doesnt mean we cant
make sure they limp back home under impulse crying."

Ka'Tara laughed an evil laugh, the more time she spent with Separ the more she was growing to actually like this
woman. "Good I would hate to have to challenge you for your ship due to a bad desicion." she stated grinning.
"I would hate to loose a good cha'dich, if that were to occur" Separ responded with a devious chuckle.
They walked into the turbo lift. " However I will have to turn the reigns of the Da'nal over to you for a couple days. " I
am going with the Rainmaker. They can't delay their mission. . That should give me plenty of time to interview the
Rear Admiral and figure out he knows."
"Which ever way it went the Empire would lose a good warrior, and that is never a good thing we have so few
'Good' warriors now." Ka'Tara stated as they headed down to the promanade deck.
"So while I am gone you'll be in charge of the ship." Separ said. "The crew is in arough shape, so you can make
sure that both the ship and they are on top notch readiness." Separ chuckled. " That should defintly confirm your
place as the evil cha'dich."
Ka'Tara stopped and looked at her ra'wl' "Gone? where are you going with out your ship?" she asked outright.
"To the Rainmaker." Separ said. "I need to debrief Rear Admiral Maurtin. He might help us with the search for
Ta'pez."
Ka'Tara scanned Separ's eyes for a moment, "It shall be as you command ra'wl'." she said as she began walking
again, "When do you leave?"
"Right now," she replied. " i need to get a few things from the Da'nal and then I'll be off to the ugly gray tincan."
"Understood, are the crew allowed one night aboard the station before we start thier retraining?"
"Give them a week" Separ said. "that should give them plenty of time for whoring and drinking."
Ka'Tara laughed and maybe even break a few Cardassian heads, I saw many of them on the station." she replied a
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#131
08-22-2009, 09:55 PM
[Aux Ops Deck: Outside of Capt. Williams Office]
Thank you, Commander. Your offer is appreciated, Aries replied, and looked over at Dorah before turning his
attention back to Harry. We were thinking of trying one of the finer dining facilities weve heard so much about
aboard the station

would you care to join us, Commander?

Harry looked from Gul Kevron to Glinn Dorah and back again, Dorah did not look happy at sitting through a meal on
the station but Harry thought that had more to do with his current situation than the company. "Thank you Gul
Kevron that would be acceptable, I have not yet tried any of the restaurants so I can not recommend one
personally." Harry replied with a slight smile, she enjoyed Aries company though she wasn't sure about that of Glinn
Dorah. Being a public dinner it would also be a formal affair, rather than the relaxed and more personal meal they
had enjoyed aboard the Pareg.
We could see where our feet lead us or what catches the eye. After you, Dorah, Aries replied, as Dorah
stepped into the turbolift before them. Dorah wasnt happy about the predicament hed found himself in or rather
dug for himself, but he wasnt going to argue. If getting something to eat aboard the station delayed his
punishment even for a few minutes, it wouldnt bother him.

Harry managed to keep the grin from her face as she watched Dorah, she knew that he was going to be in a world
of trouble and possibly hurt by the time Aries was finished with him. "That sounds good to me Sir." Harry stayed
back allowing him into the lift first as he was the senior officer, "Once I have been back to my office I will comply a
report for you on how your men are fitting into their positions aboard the station, as far as I know there has not been
any trouble between them and the Starfleet personnel." she stated as she followed him into the lift, "promenade
deck" she said as the doors closed behind her.
I am glad to hear both of our people have put aside their differences and are cooperating. It would make for a
very bad impression on the treaty otherwise. I suppose it will be a treat for each of us then. Shipboard rations are
fine for the occasion, but the opportunity to find food from other quadrants of the galaxy is something that must not
be missed. Even klingon cuisine is something that must not be missed, though it takes for a strong stomach at
times, Aries said. Wouldnt you agree, Dorah?
Yes
I would, Gul Kevron, the Glinn said, a little surprised to be caught on the spot.
You would agree, wouldnt you? Aries asked, knowing his subordinate would happily agree with him if it
meant sparing his life. It might have been out of the chance to try some alien cuisine or out of the fact he knew the
Glinns fear of what the Gul would do that amused him. The lights from between the doors of the turbolift arced up
and over the top of the turbolift car, something the two cardassians found odd. Compared to the design of
cardassians turbolifts, the Federations counterparts were too focused on aesthetics.
(Part 1: To be continued)
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08-22-2009, 10:01 PM
Promenade Deck: A few minutes later]
Stepping out amid the masses on the Promenade deck, Aries took the time to look around as Dorah and Chant
stepped out as well. The Starbase Promenade and its nearly endless variety of storefronts or diners reminded the
veteran cardassian officer of his tours aboard Terror Nor or Deep Space Nine as it was known to the Federation.
The stores may have been different, the difference in the stations, but the people were always the same in going
about their daily lives without much care or insight in political situations found in nearly every corner of the known
galaxy. The notion was amusing, nostalgic and brought a slight grin to the aging cardassian. The only thing missing
in the promenades masses were protesting bajorans, and chain-link gates separating the open areas.
Harry just grinned as she listened to the two Cardassian officers, she knew just how scared Glinn Dorah was of
what his fate would be if he failed again. Let alone what his more immediate future held, though she could not help
but take a quick glance over Aries figure as he stood there. She could feel the imposing air that he gave off, he was
indeed a sight to see and she loved to look at him . . . all of him. The lift soon buzzed to a halt and Aries stepped
out of the lift followed by Dorah and then herself, she took the time to do a quick evaluating sweep of the deck
before moving on.
"Where would you like to go to eat Gul Kevron we have bars and restaurants serving most kinds of foods." she said
in a polite yet formal tone, trying to keep things professional between them even though all she wanted right now
was to go somewhere they could be alone.
I am in the mood for some of that pasta, spaghetti and meatballs Ive heard so much about. Do forgive me, but I
am not versed in what restaurants specialize in that, Aries replied. We can hold off on the klingon cuisine for
another time. I am not in the mood for my food to be alive before I eat it,
Harry laughed "As you wish Sir, Italian food it is. The lemon tree is the best for Earth foods that I know of, if you are
certain that is what you wish to have." she said as she pointed down the promenade and off to the left. "I am partial
to Italian foods myself, they put so much flavor into their foods." she said as she waited for his reply.
The Lemon Tree? Flavor

spices? Aries asked, finding the Lemon Tree to be an odd name for a restaurant.
Both cardassians looked at each other before looking back at Harry. The prospect of tasting something not only
colorful, but spicy was an experience neither of the cardassians could pass up. For the time being, it seemed
Dorahs punishment and Aries disapproval of him were gone. I believe we will try this Lemon Tree. Italian
sounds as though it should be an interesting investment, The two cardassians would head off in that direction
with Harry and would hopefully be able to find a table.

Harry and the other two officers walked into the Lemon Tree and straight over to an empty table, it was fairly busy
but still had a couple of tables free. Harry sat down and
picked up a menu while she waited for Gul Kevron and Glinn Dorah to sit down, she already had a good idea as to
what she was going to have but would wait until the others were ready.
The menu was quite comprehensive with over 80 different dishes to chose from between the 3 courses, and a wine
list of over 100 different wines as well as all the other types of drinks that were available.
Taking a seat, Aries checked the menu. Dorah did the same, but the selections were alien to them. Terran cuisine
had never been that much of an interest for the cardassian people, but Aries wanted to experience what he could of
the human culture. Skimming the menu, he wasnt quite sure what to try and he skipped the vegetarian section
entirely as the cardassian diet leaned more toward protein-rich foods such as meat or eggs to name a few.
I believe I have made a decision

 Aries said, looking over the wines as well. He would take whatever Harry
chose though both of them were on duty and if the Federation was anything like the Union, drinking was a
forbidden subject.
Dorah, not really expecting the variety on the menu, perused the selections and chose a beef dish with tomato
sauce and some cheese on the side. Vegetarians would have had a fit with the cardassians especially with one of
their more little known secrets of preparing their own pet voles as a meal, the nearly house cat sized rodents that
accompanied them most of the time. The voles were particularly high in protein and to a cardassian it was seen as
a waste not to serve the animals as part of a meal. Non-cardassians had to have the stomach for it although the
voles were known for their voracious appetites and could eat nearly anything. It was for that reason that voles were
seen as more than giant-sized rodents and garbage disposals on legs that even non-cardassians found the
creatures worth exterminating. I have made my choice as well, Gul

Commander, Dorah replied.
Harry smiled "Good what would you both like to eat and drink?" she asked as she waved a waiter over to their
table.
The waiter was dressed in black pants and a white shirt with a cloth over his right arm and an apron tied around his
waist just like a 21st century waiter would of been. "Can I take your drinks order first please, then your food." he
said as he waited for one of them to speak.
Harry looked the menu over again quickly, "I would like a decade coffee and the lasagna verde please with garlic
bread and the mixed salad please. Gul Kevron what would you like?" she asked
Ah, yes

I will try the Scampi alla Busara with a glass of Barbaresco red wine on the side. Garlic bread and
does that come with a stew? If it does not, then the Scampi alla Busara and Garlic bread will be fine, the
cardassian Gul asked, placing his order.
I will have this veal

 Dorah said, pronouncing the Italian dish as best as he could. Garlic bread and I
suppose the Barbaresco as well, He folded the menu, as did Aries and handed them to the waiter. Aries took
Harrys menu and handed it to the waiter with the other two.
Ah, yes

I will try the Scampi alla Busara with a glass of Barbaresco red wine on the side. Garlic bread and
does that come with a stew? If it does not, then the Scampi alla Busara and Garlic bread will be fine, the
cardassian Gul asked, placing his order.
"I am sorry Sir it does not come with a stew." the waiter replied as he wrote the orders down.
I will have this veal

 Dorah said, pronouncing the Italian dish as best as he could. Garlic bread and I
suppose the Barbaresco as well, He folded the menu, as did Aries and handed them to the waiter. Aries took
Harrys menu and handed it to the waiter with the other two.
The waiter took the menu's and left to get their drinks.
Harry wished she could have a much stronger drink than the mere coffee but she would not while she had the
possibility of having to deal with Klingons, there were more and more of them arriving all the time some were even
working on the station in a civilian capacity. "I hope you enjoy your meals, the flavors can be delicate sometimes
but they are some of the best human chefs there are." she said to break the silence.
I am sure the flavors and the texture will be delightful. If the decorations on the walls are any evidence, the food
will be equally as enjoyable, Aries replied. Are these types of foods that common on Earth? Or regional?

"At one time they would of been regional but now, you can get food from any region anywhere in the world . . . .as
well as many places off world." she replied as she took the time to actually look at the different decorations around
the place, there were some very interesting scenes from villages to fishing at sea.
"The Italians love food , it is a passion for them." she added as an afterthought.
" I could not say if they take things quiet so seriously, I know I personally don't but then I am not exactly what
anyone would class as a good cook." she said with a laugh, "Though you will find with most Human meals there are
vegetables of some kind as they are a part of our staple diets, they provide much of the vitamins and nutrients our
bodies need." she explained not sure if the meals they were expecting came with any kind of salad or vegan.
There are some fruits and vegetables on Cardassia Prime, but many non-cardassian would find them
unappetizing. Those vegetables have to be prepared the right way or some can prove to be

what is that human
phrase? Like eating a shoe? I have observed humans put as much effort into preparing their meals as any
cardassian would. It is why I have decided to

expand my experiences by trying human cuisine, Aries replied.
Vegetables unfortunately do not provide the same benefits to cardassian physiology as it does to your own
bodies. A typical cardassian diet is rich in proteins, fish

vole, Zabo meat and eggs. Due to the poor conditions on
the homeworld, vegetables and fruits are difficult to come by. They must be imported from other worlds. It is often
an extremely expensive effort,
(to be continued)
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08-22-2009, 10:03 PM
"I see. On Earth fruit and vegetables are very easy to grow, many people have their own gardens with them in. We
also eat a lot of meat and eggs though as you have heard there are some who refuse to eat anything that comes
from an animal, personally I like my meat and would not give it up for anyone. The most common meats on earth
are still beef or steak which comes from the cow or bull, Pork and bacon which comes from pigs, chicken comes
from the chicken as do most of our eggs and lamb which comes from young sheep, there are many less common
meats ones that are native to their own countries such as kangaroo and alligator to name just two. Though I must
admit I have never tried those, I like steak and pork to much. Though I am always happy to try new foods, as long
as they are not likely to kill me." she said with a laugh as they waited for their food to arrive, the waiter came over
with their drinks and placed them on the table along with a jug of iced lemon water and spare glasses.
Harry nodded her thanks to him as he left and served someone else, she pulled the data padd from her belt and
quickly sent her report on the last mission to Captain Williams before she forgot then sat back and watched the
crowds as they waited.
Having thanked the waiter for the drinks, the two cardassians took the time for a practiced ritual among their kind.
Lifting their glass each, the two cardassians held the glasses beneath the cusp of their noses. Taking in the delicate
and heavily bodied aroma of the wine, the two enjoyed the aroma. It wasnt so much the anticipation of tasting the
wine itself, but the rich aroma that allowed them to experience it even more. Cardassians enjoyed the ritual of a
meal, the aromas, colors and even the taste

something that more often than not seemed alien to some of the
other cultures around them. Slowly, the two tasted the contents of each of their glasses and their attention to the
experience would have even made wine connoisseurs jealous.
The wine is

exemplary, Dorah said, holding the glass delicately between his fingers.

I will have to visit Earth sometime, and experience sights I have only read about. Ideally, it will be as a welcomed
guest rather than a former enemy. There is a lot of work ahead of our two races, of our two galactic bodies before a
true peace can take root. I would very much enjoy the cuisine, sights and cultures on your planet, Commander,
Aries replied. "It is believed a meal should be experienced in every aspect, from its rich aromas to the color of the
dish, to its placement and its symbolism. The heart of every event, banquet or otherwise, is often the meal. It is why
such care is taken in the preparation of even the most common or casual of dishes,"
Harry sat back in her chair and relaxed as she watched the two Cardassians go through the ritual that Aries had
explained to her before, she picked up her cup of coffee and sipped it. She knew that she would never be able to
experience tastes and scents like they did, to her food was just food it either tasted good or it didn't. Her taste buds
had been ruined by to many years of ration packs, and her own terrible cooking.

"I would happily take you there one day Gul Kevron, though I personally have no home there. I know there are
many parts of Earth that just have to be seen in person rather than on a screen, maybe one day you will allow me
to be your escort for a visit." Harry stated as she placed her coffee back on the table.
(to be continued)
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08-22-2009, 10:05 PM
“I would greatly appreciate that, Commander. Home is not where materials exist, but where one’s heart is devoted,”
Aries said. “We are not simply warriors, Commander, taking and following orders. We are much more than warriors
for our respected uniforms, but are people trying to find our way in the galaxy. If we do visit Earth, it will be as
friends rather than escort and the escorted,”
Harry nodded "You are of course correct Gul Kevron, home is where the heart is." she said slightly softly as she
thought about what she truly wanted and where her heart lay, "When I said that I would hope to be your escort, I
meant only that I would like to act as your guide. Not that I would be there as an escort to ensure your safety, or
because you would need an armed escort. It was a poor choice of words on my part, that I hope one day what has
started out as a treaty between our peoples would change to become friendship. That as your friend I would like to
take you to Earth to show you that not all Humans are ignorant or foolish, but that some of them are cleaver and
creative and capable of creating beauty out of dirt." she said as the waiter returned with their food.
He thanked the waiter for bringing their orders, and waited until the waiter had left the table. “It is I who must admit
it was an error on my part. You meant as friends, companions when you said that. My mind leaped to the
assumption you meant an armed escort, but it was obviously not what you meant,” the Gul explained. “When our
two races are true allies, it will be truly grand,”
“Do not take this the wrong way, but it seems with the Starbase’ location the Federation is seen as much an
interloper as the cardassians and the Klingons in this sector of space. The peace you speak of between our
peoples may happen, as the Gul believes, I believe with our current predicament it is too soon to hope for peace.
It’s a little ironic that we cardassians were seen as the interlopers, the enemy of the entire Federation Coalition, but
now we are all seen in that light. The three races native to this sector may be cooperative for the time being as any
of the races the Union encountered in the past, but if the three races are similar to the races conquered by the
Union then this Starbase will be our last bastion of defense. We will have to defend ourselves, but I do apologize for
bringing that topic to this table,” Dorah replied. “The meal looks beyond expectations, don’t you agree?” as he
started to slowly enjoy the meal.
"Peace, true peace between our peoples may be a long way off, but even a warrior such as I can hope for it. I do
not wish to be forever with a weapon in my hand I have been carrying one far to long already, I long for the days
when the wars will end. Though I doubt that that will be in my life time." Harry said her voice low and sad as she
started to pick at her food, it smelt great she took a small bite of it and sighed in delight. "Wonderful."
“I do hope that day comes,” Aries replied. Tasting the food, he felt the explosion of taste...of texture assaulting his
taste buds. “The food is delicious,”
“Quite...” Dorah replied, having started eating his meal slowly. “One can only hope that with peace, neither of our
governments...neither of our people will be foolish enough to embrace it by sacrificing the need to defend
themselves. Even on Cardassia Prime, amid the reconstruction, every cardassian from those on in the new
government to a child understands peace cannot come without being vigilant. There are governments out there that
would rather reduce every planet that disagrees with their views to smoldering ruins. The cardassian people
learned that lesson the hard way during the War, and I doubt there are any that would wish to repeat it,”
Harry continued to eat her food, "Yes it is indeed very good, I shall have to come back here again. As for learning
lessons from our past, I think or at least would hope that both our people have learnt their lessons. Humans have in
the past done much damage to their own people and planet for a cause that most of them did not believe in, but
soldiers follow orders whether they agree or not. That is a price of wars, the innocent will always pay the highest
price though no matter what race or planet they are on. We can only live in hope that one day the weapons will not
be needed any more, even though we have them it would be great to never have to use them again." Harry stated
between bites of her food, the topic of conversation was making her feel down and moody again. She had been
turned into a killing machine by her father and a murderer by her godfather, maybe the next man in her life would
make her into something better.
(to be continued)
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08-22-2009, 10:07 PM
You must excuse Dorah. He is of a younger generation who has only seen the rebuilding of Cardassia Prime, and
does not have the same desire for peace as you and I have. We both have our reasons and Dorah should be
ashamed of bringing the topic of the past to this table. The dinner table is not one for dwelling on the past or even
remembering it. It is a time to relax and allow the days worries to rest at last, Aries replied. The spirits, ghosts
of his wife and daughter haunted his memory even when they werent plaguing him as nightmares. His old
shoulders, burdened by responsibilities his entire life ever since he could walk, longed for peace more than any
other part of him though that same feeling was amplified throughout his body. He would remain in command as
long as it took, and would be an architect of the peace both the Cardassian Union and the Federation Coalition
desired. If it were my decision, I would declare peace between our peoples,
Harry smiled a sad smile, "I am probably of the same age as Glinn Dorah, though through my father I learnt much
of the war and troubles. I can understand his thoughts on the matter, but I do agree with you Gul Kevron the dinner
table is not the place for such talk. It would be best saved for a time when we can be sat drinking and talking as
friends, not when I am on duty and could be called away at any point." she said as she picked up her now cold
coffee and finished it.
Indeed, Commander, he smiled and continued to slice the meat evenly. What was it your

oh yes, it was the
play the Tempest by your own races famous playwright William Shakespeare wherein the character Miranda
says
how did that go? Oh yes

a brave new world with a many good creature where such people are. Its not
the exact quote, but peace I believe is that new world. We are seeing it here at this table, and on this station. A
world lacking form, but where we its architects in this time may mold to whatever vision comes. My apologies, I
tend to be a poet at times. It is a great honor, to be the architect of peace, but it is an even more difficult task to
plant the seeds of it in those worlds out there. Some may listen, while others will not

only time may tell, He

continued to eat and soon finished his meal, with Dorah not that far behind.
Harry nodded, "There is nothing to forgive, you have a way with words that many have forgotten. It is nice to hear
such things amongst, . .if I may call you such friends." she stated as she too finished her meal, she wanted to stay
longer but had work to do and it would not do it's self.
"I have enjoyed our meal, I thank you both for the company and the conversation. Though I am sorry to say I must
leave and attend to my duty's, please feel free to stay and enjoy a dessert from the menu as well as another drink.
The bill will be covered by myself." she said as she stood and nodded to them both as she signaled the waiter over.
The meal was truly enjoyable, though not nearly as much as the company. Duty is often the priority, isnt it? I do
hope we have an opportunity to meet again. I do wish you well, Commander, in all of your endeavors, Aries said,
with a smile.
I wish you well, Commander. The Gul is right, that the meal and your company were enjoyable, Dorah replied.
Aries rose to his feet and nudged Dorah to do the same as Harry stood and began to move from the table.
We will try some of the desert, but afterwards you are to report to the Pareg to oversee repairs. You know my
expectations, that I want a report on the Paregs condition on the hour every hour. I expect you to work with the
stations engineers during the repairs, and I do not want to find you in Captain Williams office again unless it is
to offer your services on the Indefatigable or the Rainmaker. Another expectation, Dorah,

you are observe
restraint from now on when confronted with any of the three local races, the older cardassian explained taking his
seat again.
Yes, my Gul. I understand and will observe restraint, Dorah replied. The two perused the desert menu, and
made their selections. It would be an interesting evening, one that had already proven to be a step towards the
peace each desired.
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[USS Texas]
[Bridge]

Hernandez looked at the orders, reading them over again. He looked up at the Helm. "Set course for the
coordinates I am sending you, maximum warp."
He tapped his badge. "Major Wylerunner, Lt. Damian to the Bridge please."
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05-08-2009, 07:04 PM
Re: Wreck of the Hesperus
Down several decks in his secondary office, the hulking Marine looked up from the PADDS he's been working on.
Being assigned as the XO to a starship might be a good career move, but it did bring paperwork...
...a lot of paperwork!!!
"Affirmative - on my way now Sir..." - the Vargr growled back at the the comms net, then he pushed his way back
from the desk...
Standing up, the tip of the grey and white furred shaggy ears nearly tipped the seven foot mark, and the huge head
now turned to the only other occupant of the room - "Lieutenant - finish these off if you would and pass along
anything that needs my spe-cific auth-or-rity..."
The other occupant was Lieutenant Jangro, apparently human but marked apart by the steelgrey and black
prosthetic left hand that showed from the sleeve of her tunic, and that eyepatch that lent an air of dashing
recklessness to her demeanour. Never a frontline trooper - her speciality had been comms and inteligent interfaces
- she'd been injured during a mission in the Vacoan campaign four years back, but had remained in the corps, and
had excelled as an administration expert of great repute. Wylderunner had found her assigned to his staff three
months past - and had realised soon after what an asset she was when he inherited the XO's duties...
There was little about the running of the ship that Jangro didn't know about, and though not in the formal chain of
command for the Texas, she was an invaluable adjudjant and assistant for the Garou...
Jangro nodded - "Yes Sir..." - she inclined her head towards the speakers - "...do you know what the summons is
for...?"
Wylderunner shook his head in a very human manner - "no - but I feel that I will - soon - find out..."
With that - and with three long strides, he loped out and disappeared down the corridor...
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05-10-2009, 10:03 AM
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[Bridge]
As the turbolift opened Hernandez glance up. The Marine might be huge but he could be as quiet as a... Cait.
"Starbase 36 received a ship down buoy from the USS Hesperus, she was filled to the gunwales with Marines for
some Hazardous Environment Combat training. The message is only three hours old, and it will take us four hours

to get to her last known location. It's in a asteroid field, and there is an Ion storm going through. It will clear the area
in approximately twelve hours." Hernandez recited the information he had. "The Hesperus was a Nebula class and
she had a troop pod attached, as you might expect. The fact that a buoy was deployed implies that there was not
an anti-mater breach. And the Marines were kitted up for Hazardous Environment."
Hernandez looked at Wylderunner eyes. "You know the Marine equipment better then I, what should we expect to
find?"
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05-10-2009, 01:19 PM
Re: Wreck of the Hesperus
Wylderunner paused as he thought for a moment; he looked over at the scrolling starscape on the mainscreen then
back to the captain as he spoke...
"A standard troop pod would be ... carrying ... between 148 and 156 troops plus another 10 to 16 command
cadre..." - his Federation was guttural and halting, but understandable - "...and if the pod is ... unbreached ... and
still drawing power then with recyclers running they could be safe pr-act-i-cally in-de-finitely..."
Wylderunner paused then added - "...or at least untill food ran out..."
He looked aside and then went on as he warmed up - "...If the pod was running on its own ... power ... sourcing,
then I expect it to run out of emergency power for life support and en-vi-ro-mental controls in 72 to 108 hours; it
may be possible to draw more power from powercells on onboard equipment but that would ... depend ... on the
mission fit and the in-no-va-tive ... skills ... of the cadre..."
(Hernandez...)

The garou Marine CO shrugged - "If the pod was breached Haz-Env kit would keep a Marine alive and ... func-tio-
ning ... for six to eight hours on a single charge - longer if power and air was rationed. We have no idea to the ...

number ... of charge bottles aboard but I would ... expect ... there to be no more than three per Haz-Env suit..."
"..of course - if they had to go Haz-Env on and that precludes any attempts to salvage the ship or effect repairs..."
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05-11-2009, 01:13 PM
Re: Wreck of the Hesperus
He looked aside and then went on as he warmed up - "...If the pod was running on its own ... power ... sourcing,
then I expect it to run out of emergency power for life support and en-vi-ro-mental controls in 72 to 108 hours; it
may be possible to draw more power from powercells on onboard equipment but that would ... depend ... on the
mission fit and the in-no-va-tive ... skills ... of the cadre..."
"But they are in an asteroid field, they could have taken an impact... the ship down buoy does not release unless
something traumatic happened to the ship." Hernandez put in.

The garou Marine CO shrugged - "If the pod was breached Haz-Env kit would keep a Marine alive and ... func-tio-
ning ... for six to eight hours on a single charge - longer if power and air was rationed. We have no idea to the ...

number ... of charge bottles aboard but I would ... expect ... there to be no more than three per Haz-Env suit..."
"..of course - if they had to go Haz-Env on and that precludes any attempts to salvage the ship or effect repairs..."
"So we could find them with nothing worse then running low on refreshments, or as bad as the last cc of O2 in their
suits." Hernandez hazard, "and there is no telling till we get there."

<Wylerunner>
Hernandez nodded, "yes, that is SOP, 'prepare for the worst hope for the best.' Have a team kitted up for the worst
case scenario, I will have a cargo bay prepped for housing and alert Sickbay that there maybe casualties."
<Wylerunner>
Hernandez looked at the PADD again. He knew a Lt. Commander would not continue to command a Sovereign
class ship on detached service so the final lines of his orders would probably be the solution to that. "Once we have
recovered them we are to report to Starbase 36 for our new assignment."
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Posts: 9350
#6
07-20-2009, 01:17 PM
Re: Wreck of the Hesperus
ON
[USS Texas]
[In an asteroid field, and the tail end of an ion storm]
[Bridge]
Hernandez looked at the fuzzy screen, the asteroid was the size of a moon, charcoal grey, pockmarked and
misshapen. But the part that caught the eye was the white object laying across it's surface. The Hesperus was lying
bottom up on the asteroid where it had hit and slid into place by the marks on the rock behind the ship. It looked like
it only stopped when the sauser had jammed deep into a fisure. Frozen moisture clung to areas of shadow on the
rock and whisps of vapor were still hanging where the hull was exposed to the ion bonbardment. She had a hull
leak, several, but there was a chance that there were living beings still in there. The secondary hull for instance and
the bottom half of the sauser were both relitivly untouched. There were no lights visible but the view screen was to
distorted to be absolutely sure on that.
"No response from our hails Captain." The Tactical Officer informed them, "I can't get a clear reading either, not with
this ion storm going on."
Hernandez looked over to Wylerunner, "Major, take a party and a runabout over there, the storm will be down to low
enough levels for mass transport in about two hours, prep them for it, and evac the serious wounded with the
Runabout."
<tag Wylerunner>
OFF
Lt. Commander Ruban Hernandez
CO USS Texas
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Mission #1: Outpost ~ CUS Pareg
05-19-2009, 09:37 PM
Mission #1: Outpost
The Pareg finds itself dispatched to the far-flung Federation station Starbase 36 "Haven" in a region of space
fought over by three races. It is the CUS Pareg that must display trust in the name of cooperation and the beginning
of trust between the Cardassian Union and the Federation. The crew of the Pareg are under orders to expect the
unexpected and to prepare for the worst, even if it means a show of Cardassian military might.
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Kevron
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 824
#2
06-04-2009, 03:05 PM
Joint Posts: Gul Aries Kevron &amp; Lt. Cmdr. Harriet Chant

19:30 Harry's Quarters
On:
Harry had finished in her office and headed back to her quarters, she wanted to look good when she went to dinner
aboard the Pareg. She felt strange going to dinner aboard the ship but that is where Aries was quartered, and that
was their arrangement. She remembered him saying how they liked the temp higher and more humid than was
normal on a federation ship or station, she had one thing in her favour and that was the time she had spent with
K’ndry. He also liked heat and Harry had gotten used to it, she showered and dressed in a pair of tan jeans and a
black sleeveless shirt with a pair of black boots.
As she was off duty she did not carry a weapon, she also did not want to convey the impression that she did not
trust Aries to keep her safe aboard his ship. Once she was dressed she picked up the two bottles she had chosen
for him, one being a bottle of scotch the other being a bottle of brandy. She left her quarters at 19:45 and headed to
the transporter room, she walked in and took her position on the padds. “Chief contact Gul Kevron aboard the
Pareg and inform him that I am ready to beam over when he is.”
“Aye Ma’aM.” she said as she quickly hailed the Pareg, =/\= Pareg this is Haven, Commander Chant is ready to
beam over when Gul Kevron is ready.=/\= she stated and then waited for their response.
[CUS Pareg: Gul Aries Kevron’s quarters: A short time later]
“Starbase Haven, you may transport the commander shortly. I will meet her there. Kevron; out,” he replied, closing
the channel on his desk mounted unit. He had cleaned up what clutter there had been in his quarters, had
straightened things out and had set the table with a terran dish he’d read about. It was a sirloin steak, cooked long
enough by hand to where the top and the bottom were covered in a fine coat. The flesh there had been prepared to
where it was tender without being too difficult to chew, but was easy enough to pry apart. The meat had retained a
slight redness, but otherwise was finely prepared. He would not deign to taste it without his guest, without
Commander Chant and noted how the terran beef had an eerie resemblance to Zabo meat. The juices hadn’t
escaped the choice meat, but from the smell alone only enhanced the taste. Standing there, his olfactory senses
made it as though he had already tasted it. He’d arranged enough of the terran steak for several helpings at least,
and alongside it he’d cooked by hand the same amount of helpings of Zabo meat. Both had been finely prepared,
but as the Pareg hadn’t been stocked with the wide varieties of terran spices he’d had to make do with what he
could find. The juices had been trapped, in a sense, within and the texture was marbled to perfection or as near as
one could get.
While the steak and the Zabo portions were cooking, Aries had taken the remnants he’d had to cut from the main
dishes and placed them in a giant bowl full of a broth-like substance. Taking some fresh vegetables he’d taken from
the ship’s galley, he’d chop them into small increments and slid them into the bowl as well with some of the more
tame cardassian spices. He hoped it would be to Commander Chant’s liking, as the simple act of preparing the
meal by hand and seeing the colors was truly an experience. The meal, as far as he’d prepared so far, covered the
main dish of steak and Zabo meat. There was the Sem'hal Stew, a meat and vegetable stew served with Yamok
sauce, Rulot seed bread, with a bottle or two of kanar, a few bottles of something called Rootbeer, and Larish Pie
for desert.
After arranging the dishes on the table with lit candles and the other expected refinements, Aries set up the chairs
and slipped out of his quarters. The trip to the transporter room didn’t seem to take that long, and he’d dressed in
his finest uniform. Even while off duty, a cardassian officer was expected to maintain appearances even while in a
foreign port...especially in a foreign port. “Chief, prepare to receive our guest from the station,”
Harry stood waiting on the transporter padd, she was slightly nervous as she had not been alone with a man for a
meal for a long time. Especially one she had an attraction to, she had no idea what to expect and just hoped he
was not insulted by her lack of uniform. She was just about to start pacing when she felt the familiar feeling of being
transported, she hated the feeling but was used to it. As she reappeared aboard the Pareg in their transporter room
she saw Aries waiting for her, he looked dynamic in his dress uniform. Once she was full rematerialised she took a
deep breath and spoke, "Requesting permission to come aboard Sir." she said in a polite and formal tone as she
waited on the padd for his permission to step down.
“Permission granted. Welcome aboard the CUS Pareg, Commander. You look absolutely marvellous. You do this
ship justice by gracing its halls,” Aries said, when Chant materialized on the transporter pad. “I have prepared a fine
meal in my quarters. I do hope I did not keep you waiting long. The art of cooking is one that I have not indulged in
for some time. It is an enjoyable experience,”
He’d lead her through the hatch from the transporter room, through the corridors and to the nearest turbo lift. The
Pareg’s turbo lift was different than those found on the station, as the lift lacked a door and the sides while closed

left the front open with the exception of a railing. Helping her onto the lift, he’d take his place next to her and
relayed their destination. The lift weaved its way
through the decks and while smoother than its Federation counterparts, it was noisier. A slight rumble, as though
the lift were hydraulically powered emanated through the entire car.
When the lift finally came to a stop, the cardassian male helped Chant off the lift and into another set of corridors.
The difference in the cardassian designs couldn’t have been more emphasized. Where on the station, bright
lighting lit the corridors and the rooms there was only dimness and shadows through the Pareg’s own corridors.
The bulkheads displayed support beams, conduits and other such functioning members while their Federation
counterparts covered them with panels for aesthetic values. There weren’t any rounded doors, only elliptical ones.
They would reach Aries quarters and the doors parted, with that hydraulic hiss, to reveal neat quarters and the
multitude of aromas. “The dining room is this way,” he’d lead her through the main room to the dining area. A single
table, set for two dominated the room and it was set with what was only appropriate for a dinner for two. Platters
with silver lids, a few bottles of kanar and Rootbeer sat near a few drinking glasses. Plates were set, and in the
center of the table were two lit candles. He’d pull out a chair for her, a gesture of hospitality and the beginning of a
night they would hopefully both remember. He’d take his own seat, and smile softly. “I do hope this is to your liking,
Harry could not help but blush at his compliment, it had been a very long time since anyone had complimented her
on anything other than her work. "Thank you Gul Kevron, you are most kind to invite me aboard your fine ship. No .
. .no you did not keep me waiting long at all, I was infact early for our dinner." she said as they made their way to
his quarters, when they were on the lift she kept quiet as she watched in facination as the decks went by. It was an
amazing sight, one she would never of thought possible to see. But then even in her wildest imagination she had
not expected to ever be having dinner with a Gul aboard his own ship, her father would turn in his grave to see her
being so friendly with what he classed as the enemy.
When she entered his quarters and saw the dinner table she froze and gasped in surprise, she allowed him to lead
her to the table and seat her down. "I am honored that you have gone to all this trouble for me, I had not expected
anything like this." she said her amazement clear in her voice. then she remembered the bottles she was still
holding, "Oh yes I almost forgot, I brought these for you I hope you enjoy them." she said as she passed him the
two bottles.
“You shouldn’t have. I am honored indeed,” he said taking into his possession both bottles. “Scotch and brandy...
how fortunate. I do look forward to enjoying these or perhaps we could enjoy them over dinner,” he replied. “It is
customary among the Guls and Legates to be a host to their guests, but in this case, it is not just the motions. This
meeting is special. I am honored to be in your presence, as you are marvellous and graceful,” he’d stand and lifted
the lids off each of the dishes. The prepared dishes were both colourful and held significance as the meal stood for
what both of them did. They were warriors, but more importantly, were willing to let the past stay there or so he
would continue to believe. “I did research on a terran dish,...sirloin steak with the proper trimmings. It has a
resemblance to a dish native to Cardassia Prime called Zabo. I took the time to prepare Sem’hal stew with Yamok
sauce and Larish pie for desert. I even took the time to arrange some Rootbeer from your station. I haven’t tasted it
though,...from what I have heard it is too bubbly yet it is contagious and incredibly so,”
Popping the corks off the bottles of scotch and brandy, he poured some of the brandy into a glass for Harriet if she
didn’t object. The contrast in Aries was quite different than that on the station, as here in private he seemed more
reserved and in a sense more realistic. It was a side many on his own ship hadn’t seen except for the veterans who
had been there during the Battle of Cardassia Prime. On the station and in front of his crew, he was the
embodiment of a cardassian officer...a strict professional who kept his crew under a tight watch. He’d cut some of
the sirloin and set it on her plate, while filling a personal bowl for her of the Sem’hal stew and he sliced some Rulot
bread for her before setting the plate in front of her. The silverware was rolled in a napkin, elegantly rolled near her
glass.
Harry went an even deeper shade of red as Aries complimented her again, she had never been treated this well
even by her Godfather. Aries had gone out of his way to personally cook and prepare a very intricate meal for her,
and the fact that he thought of her as being both marvellous and graceful was a shock to her.
He had gone to great lengths to prepare a special dinner that embraced both of their cultures, right down to the
drinks she was temporarily lost for words as he explained it all to her. "Gul Kevron I am honoured indeed that you
have gone to so much trouble for me, I had not expected such treatment. I have been looking forwards to our
dinner all day, but this is far beyond my wildest dreams of what to expect. Never has anyone ever treated me this
well before, you honour me greatly with your company and consideration. I will have to find a way to repay you for
such a fine meal, and what looks to be panning out into a very enjoyable evening." she said with a slightly shy
smile. "As for the whisky and Brandy I promised them to you earlier and I always keep my promises." she added as
she picked up her cutlery ready to eat once he too had a plate of food.
“You do not need to repay me, as the experience of preparing the meal and in seeing you again were more than
worth it. I observed in the corridor you had never been aboard a cardassian ship until this evening, and I wish I
could tell you there is so much more art in my culture. I can’t though. Our culture...my culture stopped turning to the
arts and towards conquest for reasons of resources.

Our planet was bone dry, but in hindsight you could say if we had not then you and I would not have met. It is
fortunate, in that regard. Testing new cultures is how knowledge is gained, tastes expand and how we grow
personally,” he’d arrange what he wanted on his plate while he spoke and poured a glass of brandy as well. “Gul
Kevron is so formal, and is mandatory in front of my crew. As we are not on the bridge or in a review, you may call
me Aries,”
Looking across the table at her, having a woman in his quarters after so long reminded him of a feeling he had in
every right nearly forgotten. It was refreshing, that ideological emotion of wonder akin to attraction...he was
attracted to her. He was certain. An old war veteran attracted to a younger woman, who no doubt had her fair share
of experiences almost seemed forbidden to him. It had been forbidden to him, for all the years following the Battle
of Cardassia Prime. “I hope you do not think me foolish, but I have not been in the presence in a romantic setting
with a woman for some time. I was married, but not any longer. Jasal was a wife from a political marriage, set on
me by my family and hers, but before love had a chance to bloom she was lost to me.Jasal with our daughter
Tennir was on Cardassia Prime on the night of the last battle of the war. They had found shelter in the cellar of my
family’s estate, in hopes of weathering the bombardment. They didn’t live to see the dawn of a new cardassian
race...my ship was the first in orbit that night. I do not wish to ruin our fine evening with tales of woe, but I felt you
should know that our meeting is not only one of a bold experiment of peace. It is fortunate...fate you would say that
it breaths new feelings inside me,” he explained.
"I would offer to return the pleasure and cook a meal for you at some time, but I would not wish to insult you with
my cooking. I am sorry to say that my culinary skills are limited to what I can replicate and military rations, I have
never been taught to cook real food." she said looking ashamed, her father had not known how to cook either so
had not been able to teach her or her brother. "As for your ship you are correct I have never before been aboard a
Cardassian vessel, infact I have only ever been aboard a Klingon bird of prey or federation ships. As a security
officer most of my work is on away missions or aboard my own vessel, culture is dying in most races now. No-one
seems to have the time for art or culture unless there is a profit in it, and then the Ferengi get involved and stink the
place out." she said with a small laugh,
"Most races have had to spread out and see what they can find to save their way of life amongst the stars, some
find war and terror. Others find new civilisations and befriend them, share with them and expand their knowledge
that way. It does not make anyone race better or worse than the others, we all want our people to survive and
thrive." she stated as she could not help but take in every detail of his face as they spoke, "I am sorry you lost those
that were dear to you, it can not of been easy for you. I have never had the joy of such a relationship, or the pain of
losing those dear to me other than my parents. Though I am also glad that we have been brought together by fate
and circumstance, I am sure that I will not regret our meeting Aries infact I think it is possibly one of the best times
in my life so far." she stated softly hoping he would not be insulted by her words.
“You speak honestly, unlike many I’ve had to deal with in the past. The expansion of the Union was not one of
peaceful exploration, as history would have it. You are right,...art and culture are becoming a thing of the past while
expansionism, and knowledge are. Perhaps with this bold experiment, art and culture will return to our two
peoples,” Aries explained. “I could teach you how to cook, and while military rations can be nutritious regardless of
where they come from a cooked meal hit’s the spot...that is the terran phrase?” he’d grab a bottle of yamok sauce
and poured a little onto his Sem’hal stew.
“I thank you for your kind words. Loss is what those of our trade must accept, but it is never easy. You say you have
never felt the joy of a relationship or the pain of loss, but I believe you have. I wish not to pry, but it is in your voice. I
have heard it before. A hard decision, a true decision when it comes to family. Someone in your past hurt you
deeply, but you fought to slip from their shadow...to forget what they had done. I will not say I can find out what that
was, nor am I an empath. It is something you discover and hone with time, through necessity or desire. It comes
through harrowing times and experiences. I do think this meeting of ours is fortunate. It has opened both our eyes
to our races and I must be honest. If someone had told me a decade ago I would be dining with a terran officer, I
would have told them they were insane. Though, the description is cold and doesn’t do you justice,”
Harry ate some of her stew while she listened to what he had to say, she picked up the sauce he had told her was
meant to go with the stew and poured some of it into her stew. She tried it with the added sauce and it seemed like
a whole different dish, the sauce seemed to bring the dish to life. The combination of the two flavours complimented
each other perfectly, while she did not know how to cook she did have a great sense of taste. "Hmm this stew is
delightful, I would very much appreciate you teaching me to cook. Though I would have to put a condition on it, you
will have to teach me how to cook dishes from both of our cultures." she said with a smile, she seemed to smile a
lot when she was around him.
"As for my honesty when I speak I find it is the best way to be, lies can be confusing and difficult to remember who
you have told what. You are correct loss is a part of our trade as is being hard and locking your heart away, if you
never show your heart then it is difficult for anyone to rip it out. You are right I did once have feelings for someone,
a Caitian male I had great feelings for him. Unfortunately for me he did not feel the same, to him our relationship
was just a bit of fun and took joy in telling me so. When he left the Rainmaker he did not even waste the time to say

goodbye to me, he just walked straight past me as though I did not exist." she said her voice almost a whisper, she
didn't know why she was telling him this but felt he should know.
"As for family only my brother survives and he wishes nothing to do with me, he disowned me at our fathers funeral
because I would not become a Marine. My godfather was all I had left after that, and he has also disowned me after
shaming me and almost getting me court-martialled for helping him." she stated though she left out that she had
committed murder to save him.
"You are a very courteous and kind hearted man from what I can tell, any woman should be honoured to come to
your attention." she added.
“It is a deal then. I will teach you how to prepare dishes from my homeland, and I will learn some from you as well,”
he’d say. “This Caitian was not worthy of you, a creature caught up in his own agenda it would seem. Relationships
are taken very seriously among my people. If one makes a move towards a relationship, it must be followed
through although there are political overtones to them. It
is why someone cardassian males can have up to three wives. One is for a political marriage and the other is for
giving a child and raising them, but you need not worry. For the past decade, that practice has fallen to the wayside
as many of our old customs. Your terran customs on matrimony have enlightened us. If one makes a proposal or a
move for a relationship, it is for life. Children are the focus of the relationship, and for one to swear on their children
is the best promise one can make. To refuse to honour such a promise is tantamount to treachery,” he’d rise from
his seat and approached where Harriet sat. “You are a beautiful woman. Do not mind that cat,...they are solitary
creatures who wouldn’t know company if they had their paws around it. The fact he dismissed you as abruptly, is
proof he was not the one for you,”
“We each face our demons and you have faced yours Though your brother in his mind probably felt justified, he
broke the very foundation of our lives by disowning you. Your grandfather was equally stubborn and do not think
bad of me when I call him foolish. Any man or anyone who would easily dismiss a family member are fools. On
Cardassia Prime, family is the center of our lives. Our thoughts, intentions, desires and ambitions are focused on
our families. Family is of such importance it is not uncommon for a single estate to have four and up to eighteen or
more generations living under the same roof. Our bond to family is stronger than the former Obsidian Order would
have believed, and it does not matter where an officer is in the Union or elsewhere in the galaxy, a child‘s birthday
is a day of celebration,” he‘d take her hand in his. “If it would not be to imposing and if you would agree, I would
wish to see you as part of my family...an honorary member. We have both lost many, those dear to us and have
faced hardships. We are both alone among the crowd, and it in this that the bond of family must be preserved. You
must know you are not alone,”
Harry listened to everything he had to say her eyes never left his, she found his eye entrancing almost hypnotic.
She felt as though she could fall into his eyes and be lost there, his voice and his words set her soul on fire. It was
as if he was speaking to her soul with every word, as if his eyes could see what she had hidden from all that knew
her. "You are right he was not the one for me, though he was my first . . . .and the only male I have ever let get
close to me. He taught me to think with my brain as well as my heart, to trust my heart but not to rush blindly into
anything." she said as she kept her eyes focused on him even as he moved to stand beside her.
"My family may of disowned me but I found a new family aboard the USS Rainmaker, though we are also now apart
they shall ever be my family. I have never considered children as I have never had reason too, though with the right
man anything is possible and highly probable." she said when he took her hand it was like an electric shock going
through her, his warm touch made her feel alive. When he told her that he wanted her to agree to becoming an
honorary member of his family she almost cried with joy." I would be Honoured to become a honorary member of
your family Aries, thank you."
“You will not be disappointed. You may seek protection, or refuge aboard my ship at any time. If any ask, you will
inform them I have given you permission. It is not much, but it is what I have. I will send a message back to my
homeworld, to my family’s estate to inform them of the situation and to that arrangements in the house records can
be made. I must warn you, if there are any members of the Obsidian Order around, they may hold a grudge. They
may come after you if they suspect the wavering of my loyalty. There is no real way to tell an Agent from other
cardassians with the exception the Obsidian Order never recruited from the ranks of the Central Command for fear
of divided loyalties. If you are confronted or it appears you will be confronted, you can fight them though if you have
a choice find help. The Obsidian Order’s Agents were ruthless, but I will do all I can to find them...if there are any
on my ship and flush them out an airlock if they resist. Or kill them if it comes to it. I do not wish to frighten you, as I
have a feeling it would take far more to do that, but I only intend to keep you on your toes,” Aries explained.
Harry smiled broadly, "I do not see you disappointing me at any time, I see you as being extremely capable of your
job and of doing anything you put your mind too. I also get the feeling if you see something you want, you do not
give up until you get it." she said softly her hand still in his, and her eyes fixed on his. "As for the Obsidian Order,
you are correct they do not scare me I am not easy to scare. If you do find any I will gladly help you rid yourself of
them, they are obsolete now from a time in the past and have no place in the future." Harry said softly as she
became more serious, "Please Aries sit back down and eat your meal before it goes cold, it would be a shame to
waste such good food."

“Do not take this the wrong way, but you would make a very dangerous cardassian,” he’d take his seat. “You may
not be frightened of the Obsidian Order, but every cardassian had reason to. The Obsidian Order had spies
everywhere, their listening devices were where you’d least expect and even in the walls of the Central Command
one had to use jamming devices. There were reports that filtered through the lines after the treaty of your own
Federation’s Section Thirty-One, a covert branch...I must say I am glad that branch was dissolved. Both the
Obsidian Order and Section Thirty-One were rooted in paranoia, and this as you eloquently put it is not a time for
either to exist,” Slicing into the meat, he’d pace himself and enjoyed the meal. “Would you care for some kanar or
are the brandy, and Rootbeer sufficient?”
“Your terran steak is exquisite,...I should remember this combination in the future. Zabo and steak, it works
wonders,” Aries said, finishing the steak on his plate. He worked on the Zabo, and poured some yamok sauce on it.
“I find it odd we have the best artistic university in the quadrant on the homeworld and we barely have any art to
display. Legate Dukat’s daughter nearly attended it,...I had heard she had an unseen talent that hadn’t been found
in cardassians for generations. When I was growing up and after I had joined the Second Order, Legate Dukat had
been a role model. He was the very person every young cardassian wanted to be when they grew up, and who
every officer wanted to know. Following Legate Dukat’s fall into madness, Legate Damar became that model. Do
you have any historical or influential people in your society of that fashion?”
Harry ate the last of her stew and then after sipping her brandy started on the steak and Zabo, the steak was
cooked to perfection. The Zabo she had never heard of before but was willing to try any food once, she sliced a
piece off and dipped it into some of the yamok sauce that was on her plate. It tasted wonderful like steak but with a
richer stronger taste, "Hmm this Zabo is delicious Aries and the steak is cooked to perfection, you are a great cook
indeed." Harry complimented him, she had not tasted anything this good in many years." she sipped again at her
brandy finishing it, she considered his question about the Kanar. "I think during the meal the brandy and root beer
will be good, though I would love to try some Kanar after our meal. . . . . if that is alright." she said her voice soft
and friendly and slightly warm. As she ate she tried to think of different people that had inspired her and others like
her, "Off the top of my head I can only think of men like James Kirk, Dr McCoy, Mr Scott, and then some of the
more recent starship Captains such as John Luke Picard and Benjamin Sisco. But then I led a sheltered life as a
child, I knew of nothing that did not involve marines or their training until I joined school at the age of around 14. I
was only there long enough to get myself accepted into the academy, and that is where my real education began."
she said with a grin.
“Thank you. Preparing a meal isn’t that difficult, but it is an experience. I am glad you’re enjoying the meal,” he
replied, listening to what she said. “James T. Kirk? The captain the Klingons wanted to try as a war criminal on
many occasions? Dr. McCoy, Mr. Scott,...I am afraid I do not know nearly as much about them as you do. Though
Captains Picard and Sisko are well known to us. It is good you had such role models to look up to, even though you
say you lived a sheltered life. I must admit Captain Sisko was a very courageous man, even when the odds were
against him. I would have enjoyed meeting the man, though we do not know what happened to him. As for the
kanar, having it with desert wouldn‘t be a problem,” He didn’t want to mention anything about the Ragova eggs,
which were similar to devilled eggs with the exception the eggs were often served with a creamy secret inside. He
didn’t want to cause Harriet to lose her appetite over them, and as such hadn’t prepared them for the meal. “We are
more alike, I would say, than when our two peoples first met over a century ago,”
"You are welcome, I do not give praise if it is not deserved." she said as she finished her meal, it had been very
enjoyable indeed. "Dr McCoy was Kirks Chief medical officer, and Mr Scott was his Chief engineer both very
cleaver men in their own right. Both Picard and Sisko inspired a lot of people to Join up in the hopes of becoming
Captains just like them, my main inspiration for joining the security division was my mother though. She always
seemed so happy and content in her work, where as my father always seemed to be stressed and cranky." she said
with a slight laugh, "Where our peoples are concerned I believe we are very much alike in many ways, I believe
given the choice and putting history behind us our people could be great allies and friends." Harry said as she sat
back in her chair and drank the glass of Rootbeer he had poured for her earlier.
“I see,...it is why they are so influential. Joining the Space Forces was my father’s desire, and as a dutiful son I
joined. The Eleventh Order didn’t have an opening at the time, but the Second Order did. My sister years after I did,
though she joined the Third Order. Our mother wanted us to become scientists, but the military’s call couldn’t be
ignored. I have more pull in cardassian society through my vesala...contacts. The older an Order is, the more
prestigious and more influential it is. I speak of politics when we are enjoying a fine dinner, for that I apologize,” he
replied. “One can only hope there are larger strides made between our two peoples, though an evening over a fine
dinner is a start,”
"Yes both men are considered legends in their professions, Kirk as you stated earlier was indeed wanted for war
crimes by the Klingons. McCoy was the one who was imprisoned with him by the Klingons on Rura Penthe, I
personally do not know much of politics I have never really understood the intricacy’s of them." Harry stated as she
picked up her glass and finished the Rootbeer then placed the glass back on the table, "These orders you speak of,
does each order represent a different section of learning? As for our people it is only by the examples of a few that

the others will learn, and hopefully follow to a better future for us all." she said with a smile, she had been smiling
most of the evening she found it came easily when in his company.
“How fascinating. I shall have to read up on terran history,” he said. “In a way, you could say that. The Twelve
Orders are very similar to your Starfleet. Each Order has its ground forces and space forces, but each Order has its
own specific role. The Third Order for example, is charged with recon tasks. I could go on, but each Order is
different. The Obsidian Order was forbidden from having any having any military ships or technologies, though they
did violate that twice. Once when the Defiant was caught behind our lines and the other during the ill-fated Tal’Shiar
and Obsidian Order strike against the Shapeshifter’s homeworld. The Orders are massive, comprising of many
Guls, of a few Legates and of thousands of loyal cardassian troops. When the Union claimed a planet, the first thing
the inhabitants ever saw were the ships of the Orders in orbit. We have changed though, as the stipulations from
the Federation Alliance have limited our construction yards, the size of our ships and the numbers within the
Orders,” he explained.
Harry listened attentively as she was genuinely intersted, "I shall have to learn more of your people and your
culture, I would also like to try and learn to speak your language. I think it would be a good way to help your men
feel more welcomed amoungst us if I can eventually speak to them in thier own language without the translator."
she said thoughtfully, she wanted to make this experiment a sucess as it would mean she got to spend more time
with Aries.
"I would not attempt to write it straight away, speaking it would be a good start though. Would you consider helping
me to learn your language?" Harry asked him as she picked up her desert fork and tried a piece of the pie, it was a
pleasant mixture of fruits. "Hmm this pie is wonderful, the combination of fruits is delicious." she said as she
savoured the taste, she then picked up the glass of Kanar and sipped it, she let the honey like liquid rest on her
tongue as she allowed the flavour to infuse her taste buds. It was a bitter sweet taste which pleased her, she like
bitter and sour tasting foods and drinks. She swallowed the drink and smiled, "It is a surprising taste, I find both the
bitterness and the later sweetness of it enjoyable." she stated as she took another mouthful of the pie.
“I would be honored to. We can start when you want, though I wouldn’t expect you to leap into it tonight. I’m glad
you have found the Larish Pie and the kanar to your liking. You would be happy to know that Larish Pie is among
the few cardassian dishes non-cardassians have come to enjoy. Kanar has been said to be en-par with Romulan
Ale for its potency, and my people drink it for leisurely purposes. I hope you do not think bad of me, but I did not
want to introduce you to the truly potent variety. What you drank, what we have at this table is a mild variety,” he
explained. “My motto is to never trust a replicator to prepare a fine Larish Pie or of Zabo. It tends to rob the taste of
a hand cooked meal,”
"I would like to start tomorrow if that is acceptable to you, as for the food I enjoy good food when I get the chance.
Which unfortunately is not often enough, replicators just can not match the taste of real food. Now the drink that is a
whole different matter, I enjoy most alcoholic beverages including Romulan Ale. I have been known to 'acquire' the
occasional bottle, the older and stronger the more I enjoy it." she said grinning as she knew hidden in her quarters
were 4 bottles of Romulan Ale that she had been saving.
“I will set aside a time at fifteen hundred, as per your standard time, for the language lessons. It will last as long as
you wish it to, and I could always requisition bottles of the stronger kanar from the homeworld. I tasted Romulan Ale
once, and liked the taste. Though, as you can imagine, it’s extremely difficult for a cardassian even with tiered
vesala to obtain,” the cardassian Gul replied.
“Get some rest tonight, as your lessons will be arduous,” he listened to what she said about acquiring certain
shipments. “I have a feeling our relationship will truly be enjoyable,”
"If you truly desire some Romulan Ale I can have a bottle delivered to you in the morning, also where do you wish
to hold the lessons? I shall ensure I am free to attend them without disruption, other than an emergency."
“I would appreciate that, and we can hold it on the station wherever you would prefer. My ship’s political officer is
the eyes and ears of the civilian government and I do not believe he would feel too kindly on a terran presence on
this ship, aside from a friendly date. I may have had a choice to handpick my crew, but I could not pick the political
officer,” he explained.
Harry laughed softly, "Then my quarters would be the best place as we will not be disturbed there, I look forwards to
our first lesson." she said as she sipped her drink and finished her dessert.
“I look forward to it. I will compile a few first lessons for you, so you may do homework if you so wish,” he said. He’d
finish off his slice of the Larish Pie and helped himself to another glass of kanar. “I would wish to learn more of
human history, but I believe that should be at a later time. I doubt I would be able to train you in the eidetic memory
my race is known for, as it takes nearly twenty-four years to learn and even then, it takes much longer to perfect,”

"I have a relatively good memory for a human but it is far from being perfect, I do not believe I could spend 24 years
training to improve my memory to that standard. The homework would be appreciated, as it will help me to learn. I
appreciate you giving up your time to help me with this, it is very kind of you Aries." Harry said as she stood and
walked over to help herself to more pie, "Do you mind if I pour myself another glass of Kanar?"
“The pleasure is mine, Commander. It is not often a non-cardassian desires to learn our language, but these are
changing times,” he said. “Please, feel free to. You may take a bottle with you, and if you find you have acquired the
taste you can let me know. I have several cargo containers full of kanar bottles,”
"I do indeed like it, infact I would say it has replaced scotch as my favourite drink. Though I think it, like the
Romulan Ale is not to be drunk in large amounts if I have an early start the next morning. I find the men work better
when I am not threatening to hang them by their heels over a targ pit, or being made to clean entire decks with their
toothbrushes for being to loud." she said laughing. "Is there anything else you are having trouble getting hold of, I
can not promise it but I may be able to help." she stated as she slowly ate her pie.
“There isn’t anything as far as I can think of for the time being, but I’m sure if there is it will come to mind,” he said.
“If you wish, you may take some Larish Pie to your quarters,”
"Thank you, I would like that you are a very gracious host indeed." she said as she finished the piece she was
eating and finished her drink as well, "Well I have imposed upon your peace long enough, I should leave so you
may rest."
“You’re very welcome and thank you for your kindness,” he’d listen to what she said about imposing and that she’d
been there too long. “Hardly, but I do thank you for your concern. It is a hidden joy for many cardassians to be a
host, especially to such fine company,” he’d rise from his seat and would wait to clean off the table until after she
left. “You are welcome on my ship whenever you feel like it, but do alert me before you decide to drop by,”
"I would not dream of coming aboard without first gaining your permission, I have enjoyed your company greatly
tonight and would welcome it again anytime. It is nice to be able to relax and be myself without the worry of gaining
my superiors displeasure for saying or doing something displeasing to them." she stated as she stood, "Do you
have a dish I can put some of the pie in to take with me?" she asked softly.
“Of course,” making his way into the kitchen he would return with a dish complete with a lid that she could take with
her. He’d carefully work the Larish Pie into the dish and fit the lid easily enough. “There is always a time and a
place to kick back and relax. A meal time should be one of those, and this evening I am honored to have spent it in
such fine company,”
"Thank you Aries, I am honoured to of been invited to join you here tonight. You have been very much the gracious
host, it has been an absolute pleasure to spend the evening with you and would be honoured to do so again some
time." she stated as she picked up both the pie and the bottle of Kanar he had said she could have.
“I look forward to it, and perhaps next time we can review what you’ve learned,” he’d smile. “You have been a kind
and gracious guest. May you have a fair evening and until we meet again,” He had to admit, he felt more alive now
than he had for quite along time. Part of him couldn’t believe he had broken bread and shared a bottle of kanar with
a terran, while another part of him, the part that wished for peace was proud of the evening. “If you need anything,
let me know and I’ll try and find it for you,” He’d lead her to the door, and would have probably kissed her as the
terran ritual went except he wasn’t quite sure what ritual to follow. The cardassian ritual held that the two argued
during a courtship and pressed the palms together in a gesture similar to a kiss while with the terran ritual it was
quite different. He had to admit, the terran race was quite...complex.
Harry followed him to the door and as she went through it she turned to face him once more, "I hope your evening
is a good one as well, until tomorrow." she said softly then took the chance that he would not be insulted and kissed
him softly on the cheek before turning to walk back the way he had brought her.
He’d blush at the kiss and was surprised it rendered him speechless. “I...thank you,” he’d take the risk and returned
the kiss on her cheek. It was an odd ritual, but one he could come to like. “You are graceful, and I am glad to have
met you,”
"You are a proud and honourable man and I am certain my life will be richer for having met you, I look forwards to
many more meetings or friendly dates in the future." she said as she blushed, his soft kiss almost melting her heart.
“I look forward to our future meetings and you have proven there is more to life than duty to the state,” he said and
pressed the control panel for the door. The doors would part and he’d step out into the corridor with her. Locking his

quarters, he’d walk with her through the corridors and back to the transporter pad. “Chief, contact the station and
inform them Commander Chant is ready to be beamed over at their leisure,”
The transporter chief contacted the station and informed them of such, only to remain at his post. When the station
would start their operation, the transporter chief would operate his console with practice and helped the station out.
"There always has to be more to life than duty, or there is no point to life. That is something I have learnt since I
joined the Rainmaker, Admiral Maturin taught me a lot in my time there." she said as they made thier way back to
the transporter room, as the entered she walked over to the padd and turned to face him. She snapped to attention
and saluted him, "Good night Gul Kevron, Permission to disembark Sir?" she said whilst still at attention, she
wanted his men to see she was not ashamed to show him the respect his rank demanded.
“Permission to disembark granted, Commander. Do have a good night,” he’d reply.
With that she finished the salute and hit her comm badge, =/\=Chant to Haven ready to beam back when you are,
Chant out.=/\= She gave Aries a quick smile as the transporter hummed to life and she disappeared in the swirling
blue beam.
Soon after Harry was back in her office sitting in her chair thinking about how the evening had gone, and smiling
broadly which seemed to be worrying her staff.

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Gul Aries Kevron
Commanding Officer of the Pareg
Second Order of the Cardassian Union's Space Forces
Chief Strategic Operations Officer
Starbase 36: Haven
and
LT Cmdr Harriet Chant
Chief Sec Tac Officer
Starbase 36: Haven
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06-05-2009, 02:17 PM
Gul Aries Kevron's Quarters: Meeting with Iberen Telnik
[CUS Pareg: Gul Aries Kevron’s Quarters: Not long after the dinner with Commander Chant]
It hadn’t been that long since the dinner with Harriet had concluded and she had been beamed back over to the
station, that Aries had found himself cleaning up the dishes from the table. The dinner had been a truly enjoyable
experience, not only from the tradition of a Gul playing host, but that his guest Lieutenant Commander Harriet
Chant had enjoyed herself. She had made for some unique, and quite unexpected company for which he was
grateful for. Having her as a guest had reawakened feelings he had written off as having run their course a decade
ago, a notion that had surprised him.
The door buzzer rang a few times while the cardassian Gul had been busy setting the dirty dishes in the proper
receptacle. Shortly after the third chime, Aries crossed the space of his quarters and pressed the door controls. The
doors parted into their niches in the bulkhead to reveal a cardassian male, a little shorter than Aries and in a civilian
suit. The civilian government never dressed in the duty armor of the Central Command or the Orders, and it suited
Aries fine they didn’t. The political officers, the agents of the new democratic government, weren’t military officers
and hadn’t been trained. They were civilians, as far as he was concerned and though the political officers had
clearance on the bridge and other restricted areas he would be glad to be rid of them. They had no place on the
ships of the Central Command, and this particular man by the name of Iberen Telnik...the political officer assigned
to the Pareg had proven more than a simple annoyance to Aries. Iberen had the annoying habit of questioning Aries
own commands on the bridge and questioning his other decisions. It was undermining the command structure on
the Pareg, and Aries knew there wasn’t any doubt Iberen knew that.

“It smells wonderful, Gul. I am not interrupting your meal, am I?” Iberen Telnik asked, from the open doorway.
“Evening to you as well, Commissar Telnik. You missed it by a few minutes. I pray you are well,” Aries replied.
“Come in, won’t you? It is what you are here for, after all,” He’d allow the political officer into his quarters, knowing
they hadn’t been bugged. He’d swept them from bulkhead to bulkhead with the finest sensors and the only people
he’d allowed into his quarters were those he trusted which wasn’t true of the political officer.
“You know me too well, Gul. I would appreciate it if you addressed me as Glinn. I do hold the rank,” Iberen replied
and crossed the threshold into the Gul’s quarters. The doors hissed closed behind him and as far as he knew,
locked. “I did drop by your quarters to inquire about your business with that Starfleet Officer, Lieutenant
Commander Chant. May I ask what it was you spoke to her about and why she had to come aboard?”
“First off, you only hold the responsibility of a Glinn. You are not of that rank nor will you hold that rank. Aboard
another ship, you may be addressed as such. Aboard my ship, you are not. It is that simple. I will address you how I
see fit. Secondly, my business is mine alone. You are a political officer, here only by the request of the new
government back home...” Aries began. The Pareg was his domain, his charge and his command. He would
entertain this political officer as long as it benefited him, not for any other reason and the sooner he made Iberen
understand that the better.
“Watch your tone, Gul. You are in command only because the government wishes it and that experienced
commanders are hard to come by. If I wished, I could submit a report back to the government and have you
stripped of your rank and command. An ill word from me could make your family’s lives very difficult. If I am not
mistaken, your father is a Gul of the Damar and your sister serves aboard the Nembok. Your mother is of the
science ministry and an accomplished scientist, but with a single well placed word I could take that away from
them. Your estate has been granted to you by the government, and not by your esteemed Central Command. You
would do well to watch you words, Aries. Crossing the new government’s agents is not wise,” Iberen interrupted,
growing furious from Aries words. Though, he remained calm and level headed despite it. The fact this man could
keep his temper and deliver venom tipped words using the government as his excuse gulled Aries to the core, as
with any other cardassian they spoke their minds. The Orders, its officers held their loyalty to the Central Command
and with it could be trusted or at least understood.
“The government could do the same to you, Iberen. It could strip you of your position and you would be back
pushing papers as a file clerk in the private sector. You would do well to watch your words. You are far from the
reaches of the democratic government or your cozy apartment. You are on the Pareg, my territory and my crew. I
have the vesala to make your life miserable, as my family is influential. You will not involve my family, my crew or
my friends in your little game. Odo’ital, Commissar. You are Odo’ital...nothing,” Aries said, facing the man standing
only a few feet from him. It was within striking distance, and the Gul could certainly severely harm or even kill the
man before him. He only hoped Iberen hadn’t realized that.
“I see your time aboard the Federation station has not dulled your wit,” Iberen said, in a sharp contrast to the
temper he’d shown only moments before. “May I help myself to a little kanar?”
“It will take more than a cushy assignment to dull my wit. Why yes...help yourself to glass or two,” Kevron replied.
Taking a seat at the recently cleaned table, and waited for Iberen to take his seat as well. Any meeting with the
Commissar had a way of turning out interesting, and life changing...either advantageous or tragically.
“Your reputation precedes you. I have heard you are ruthless in battle, that you let your enemies see your blade
long enough to see you carve a smile from ear to ear and that you are a gracious host,” Iberen said, pouring a
glass of kanar. Replacing the stopper on the bottle, Iberen crossed the space of the quarters and sat back in the
chair at the table. “Your ship is a fine command, and your crew know their duties. Your loyalty is unwavering and...”
he’d taste the kanar, raising the glass to his lips. “...the kanar is delectable. A fine vintage,”
“Iberen, you did not simply drop by my quarters for pleasantries. If I wanted that, I would have met you in my private
dining hall,” Aries said. “Out with it, Iberen. We both know whatever it is you would rather have out in the open,”
“Very well. I came to inquire what business you had with the Starfleet Officer Lieutenant Commander Chant? What
did you talk about?” Iberen asked, setting the glass of the thick brown-syrupy beverage on the table.
“It is my business as to why she was here, but I will tell you I did not reveal any details of our plans. It was a fine
dinner, and we did talk. It was mostly about affairs between the Union and the Federation Alliance. Has anyone told
you worry too much, Commissar?” Aries explained. “The times are different. We no longer have to fear the
Obsidian Order eavesdropping on every instant of our lives...”
“The times are different, but there is still reason to fear. The Obsidian Order may have been disbanded, but the
Intelligence Bureau and the Commissars are very real concerns. The Starfleet security details spent several weeks
scanning their embassy on the homeworld for bugs and listening devices, but they haven’t found the real ones. The
ones they have found were the ones we wanted them to find. The Federation Alliance is too trusting, but the civilian

government which you and I represent desire the Union to become an ally of the Alliance. It serves the interests of
everyone involved,” Iberen explained.
“I do not represent the civilian government, and I never have. I, my crew and this ship represent the Central
Command although in our act of being here at Starbase Thirty-Six we do in a way represent the interests of the
Union in its entirety,” the cardassian Gul replied. “The Federation Alliance has given us an opportunity, Commissar.
It has granted us an opportunity to rebuild, and to expand once again. The Union’s time will come to shine as a
greater power than it had been before the War,”
“The Union’s time as a military power in the Quadrants and the glory that came with it have passed. The new image
of the Union is one of mercantile and trade, of agriculture and art. I do agree the Federation Alliance has granted
the Union an opportunity, but you are very wrong to assume the new government will allow the Central Command
its former vesala of power. The Central Command, my friend, is a dead beast. Its coffin has merely been forgotten,
but in time the new Cardassian Union will set it in the ground,” the political officer replied, taking another sip of the
kanar.
“If it is to be, it is to be. If the Central Command is placed back in power, then it is by the people’s wishes and the
Orders are there to serve them. Unfortunately, you will not be around to see if the new government succeeds or
fails,” Aries said.
“You wouldn’t kill me. You’re loyal to the Union, even if you aren’t to the government and desire to see this alliance
between the Union and the Federation Alliance succeed,” Iberen said, taking a sip of the kanar. “I have great
vesala, great pull back on the homeworld and if you were to kill me, there would be a massive investigation. Your
ship would be recalled in the meantime. It would take years to reach a final verdict and the paperwork would be
beyond description. I would like to think we are good friends, you and I. I value our conversations. No, I do not think
you will kill me,”
“You presume too much, Iberen. I have done my homework, as the terrans would say. I have checked your
background file and your network of vesala back home only to find you do not have a network. You are a lowly
Commissar, without a family and your house has disowned you. No one on the homeworld, even in your beloved
government, will shed a tear on your death. There may be an investigation, but you underestimate the people. The
people adore their war heroes, and respect them. I am here on behalf of the people of the Union, and with them I
am here on a greater assignment than the new government could ever bestow. Any panel of inquiry will rule that a
ship‘s commander has complete jurisdiction on their ship, and the responsibility that comes with it. Your life is in my
hands, Commissar,” Aries explained. “It is for that reason, for the people, I will not suffer you any further. You have
proven problematic for me since your arrival on my ship. You can try to contact the diplomatic office aboard the
ship, but it will prove useless. A dampening field was put in place around these quarters when the Pareg was
constructed. The Obsidian Order never even knew about it, not that they could have done anything to remove it.
Your communication devices ceased working the moment you crossed the threshold. The Central Command has
always erected a dampening field around the Gul‘s quarters on their ships and stations. A ship’s commander is
loyal to the Central Command, not some sniveling civilian regime. It is standard equipment, but...you wouldn‘t know
about that. The new civilian regime has no military ties and doesn‘t brief its agents on the secrets of the Central
Command...if the Central Command ever allowed them to know,”
“You planned this?” Iberen asked, taken aback by the Gul’s brutal honesty and that Iberen himself had walked right
into a trap without realizing it. There was a reason cardassian Gul’s were to be avoided, being dangerous and
cunning. “You knew about this?” The Pareg’s political officer set the glass of kanar on the table and quickly rose
from the chair, knowing his life was going to end.
“No, I did not plan it. The opportunity arose, or as the terrans would say,...it was out of luck,” the cardassian Gul
replied, accepting for once the terran notion properly addressed the situation. “You have yourself to blame...”
Horror dawned on Commissar Iberen Telnik as the realization the Gul was going to kill him set in, and bolted for the
door. The door failed or simply refused to open after Iberen attempted to work the door controls, as the Pareg’s
political officer had forgotten the door had locked behind him. He could fight the Gul, but there was no way he’d be
able to win. The Gul had decades of military experience and training to fall back on, while Iberen had been a file
clerk before being chosen to be a political officer. He didn’t have the training, unless giving paper cuts to the Gul
could be called that. A brief yet intense struggle followed as Iberen charged the Gul with fists raised. Aries defended
himself and had the bonus of falling back on his training. It didn’t take long before Iberen slipped on his spilled
kanar and Aries took full advantage of it. Aries slammed him into the edge of the table and shattered his windpipe. It
was enough to make it look as an accident, that Iberen had foolishly spilled his kanar and slipped on it.
“I do not have to suffer you any further,” Aries said, watching Iberen die a quick and breathless death. When
Iberen’s pulse stopped, Aries simply knocked over the bottle of kanar that had been on the table over, letting its
contents spill over Iberen. “Gul Kevron to Dr. Ohnarra, could you report to my quarters? There has been an
accident,” he said, opening a channel on the wall mounted comm-unit to the ship’s chief medical officer. He'd
switched off the dampening field around his quarters, in order to allow the com-unit to work. He knew his crew’s
loyalty was to him and to the Central Command, not to the civilian regime that had the audacity to think they could

order them around. Aries knew his crew would not report any suspicious activity or rat him out to the civilian regime.
Unlocking the door to his quarters, Aries could only wait and try to revive Iberen...even though he knew the man
was beyond saving even through medical advances.
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Gul Aries Kevron
Commanding Officer of the Pareg
Second Order of the Cardassian Union's Space Forces
Chief Strategic Operations Officer
Starbase 36: Haven
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The beginning and the end, the first and the last ~ USS Rainmaker
05-08-2009, 07:02 AM
[USS Rainmaker]
[VIP Quarters]
The Imperium job was over and Estaban had done all that was necessary. He should feel grateful to the man for
the slower mission time that had allowed himself and Dorella to be together, but he didn't.
To many things were happening in Estaban's life. His family had several downturns over the last few years, his
father's ill health, his older brother's death had left Estaban the family head, in charge not only of the vast family
estates and responsibility but also for the family business. His own actions and merit had put him in charge of not
only a Starship but a Task Force of ships and bases. It was starting to tell on him and he knew that it was time to let
go of some of those strings.
Captain Cox had gone on to another command so Estaban had taken care of his ship to his best ability. There was
a Starbase that was in a bad way, it had been heavily damaged and would need an SCE team for a long time. He
had pulled strings to have the Rainmaker attached to that base. She would still be there to take care of any
missions that might come along but the people would be on the base more then the ship.
Estaban would be going home, but not alone, he would be taking his fiancée with him.
He looked down at his civilian clothes, his resignation had came through only this morning, and fiddled with the
fastenings. He looked around the quarters he had lived in to make sure everything was packed up. The cargo pod
of wines and a second one of his and her belongings were already moved to the ship that would carry them home.
He had protested when his sister had diverted one of the family ships off it's run for the job of taking him home, but
in the end he was secretly pleased about it. No public transportation, no hitching lifts on Starfleet ships and having
to live the 'good old days'. He was not sure that he was really happy with leaving the service but he knew it was the
right thing to do.
Slipping the sword belt over his shoulder he picked up his duffle bag and headed out of the room. He had said his
goodbyes and now was going to slip away.
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05-08-2009, 07:11 PM
Re: The beginning and the end, the first and the last
Harry picked up her duffle containing everything she owned, she had never really owned much as she had no real
home other than her ship. She had thought that the Rainmaker would be her home for a long time, but she had
messed up and now she was being transfered. Since she had returned Estaban had kept her restricted to her
quarters and the few parts of the ship that even civillians could access, he had removed her security clearence and
kept her off duty. He had made it clear he no longer trusted her even though he said he had forgiven her for her
actions, now he had retired and as a final act he had put her transfer through to a station. He knew she would hate
being stuck there with people she did not know, all the progress she had made towards showing emotions and that
she was in fact Human and not a machine would be gone.

She was being taken away from those she classed as her family discarded for her mistakes, she walked out of her
quarters and headed for the transporter room ready for transport to the station ready to take up her new position.
She was in a way surprised to find no security detail waiting to escourt her just to make sure she actually left, she
knew Estaban was due to leave along with Dorella at some point today. She also knew that he had been avoiding
talking to her . . . they both had, she could not blame them she had let him down with her actions. She had made
him feel as though she did not trust him though that was far from the truth, she had infact only kept him out of the
loop to protect him and the crew. Instead it had backfired on her and he no longer trusted her, she was begining to
wish she had not returned now at least that way she would not of seen the look of disapointment on his face.
She was deep in her thoughts and not looking where she was going when she walked into someone knocking her
bag from her shoulder and thiers from thier hand, she looked up and to her dismay saw estaban standing before
her. "My appologies Sir, I should of been looking where I was going." she said in a voice only slightly above a
whisper as she turned a deep shade of red.
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05-08-2009, 08:09 PM
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Dorella stood in her cabin. Looking at the empty room and smelling the last of her oil paint that drifted around the
room. Her belongings along with Estaban's had been placed on a cargo ship awaiting their arrival to leave. She
was so happy to be engaged to the great Estaban, a tear rolled down her cheek as she thought of their time
together as well as the adventures they had on the Rainmaker. A grin crossed her face as she thought of the nude
painting she had made of Estaban. Perhaps that would be her wedding present to him. The look on his face would
be the ultimate... ecstasy for her. She loved him more than words would ever explain.
Dorella walked out of her cabin thinking what kind of wedding would they plan? It would be a good one though sad
at the same time, she thought as she walked into transporter room to await Estaban's arrival.

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There is always an end to the beginning until we begin again! :)
Hmmm.. what does the Raimaker hold for the future?...........Time tells all. HeHEhehee!!!
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She was deep in her thoughts and not looking where she was going when she walked into someone knocking her
bag from her shoulder and thiers from thier hand, she looked up and to her dismay saw estaban standing before
her. "My appologies Sir, I should of been looking where I was going." she said in a voice only slightly above a
whisper as she turned a deep shade of red.
Estaban turned after regaining his balance. "Harry!" He said noting her embarrassment. He was not sure when this
state of affairs happened, but he wanted to make sure it didn't overwhelm her, she had always been a good officer
and he had never seen her so discomposed before her godfather had done what he could to ruin her.
Estaban knew he had protected her, even deflecting a court of inquiry and even yelling down a IA Officer making
him drop what ever investigation he had. But he also knew that Harry didn't know any of that... He wondered if how
he had treated her was to far, he had arranged for her to not be active duty, partly because of the pressure of the IA
office but partly because he knew of all the people Harry and Kain would be the two that would most likely kill
Yesab, since Kain had transferred out to go home, Harry was the only one he had to keep clear of active duty.

He rested a hand on each of her shoulders, looking her in the eyes he said, "Harry, I have been proud of you, and
am proud of you. It has been my pleasure to have worked with you for these years."
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Harry looked up into his eyes, "Yet you felt you could not trust me to do my job, you felt I would not be able to
seperate my personal feelings from my sence of duty so you locked me out." Harry turned away from him and
spoke as she picked up the bag she had dropped. "I wish you well in your new life Sir, now if you will excuse me Sir
I have to report for duty aboard the station." she said her tone flat and emotionless as she snapped to attention and
saluted him for the last time just like she used to when she first came aboard the Rainmaker,she was preparing
herself mentally to once more be the cold detached security officer she should be. Harry sighed softly to herself,
she should never of let Estaban or any one else get through her defences that way they would not of been able to
hurt her as they had.
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Estaban saw the hurt in her, the 'stick up the butt' protocol that she had when she first came aboard the Rainmaker.
He knew he had contributed to it. "Do you know why I have reassigned you to a Starbase?" He asked her, he had
not saluted her back, so he did, that way she could finish her own.
"Do you know what your psyc jacket says you want most in your life?" Estaban wanted to shake her, hug her, kiss
her, do something to break through that cold wall she had put up between them. "I am doing what I can for you, for
every member of the Rainmaker... but you have to trust me."
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Estaban saw the hurt in her, the 'stick up the butt' protocol that she had when she first came aboard the Rainmaker.
He knew he had contributed to it. "Do you know why I have reassigned you to a Starbase?" He asked her, he had
not saluted her back, so he did, that way she could finish her own.
Harry finished her salute before answering his question, "No Sir I don't, I only know that you have and it is my duty
to follow my orders Sir." she said still standing to attention before him.
"Do you know what your psyc jacket says you want most in your life?" Estaban wanted to shake her, hug her, kiss
her, do something to break through that cold wall she had put up between them. "I am doing what I can for you, for
every member of the Rainmaker... but you have to trust me."
Her eyes softend and for a moment the Harry he knew could be seen there, "Admirial Maturin Sir you earnt my
respect, loyalty, and trust a long time ago I will always have that trust in you, even when you do not have the same
in me. If you tell me you have done this for my own good then I believe and trust in your word, as for my psyc jacket
you know I am not privalige to it's contents. Though I do not doubt that it makes interesting reading, only the
councilor that made the report, and my CO are privalige to that information and of course admiralty and Starfleet
Command." She said her tone still one of cold respect rather than the friendlier tone she used to use with him, he
had made sure that she knew she no longer had the right to be so informal with him.

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"Well, I will tell you what it said." Estaban replied, "it says that more then even advancing in your career you want
some place to call home."
Estaban rested his hand on her arm, "Harry, the Rainmaker won't be a home anymore, to many things changed.
Before me she had two commanders in less then two years, since I have made Flag she has had two more." He
looked her in the eye. "Harry, this Starbase, it's called Haven, you know why? Because it is a refuge in this sector, a
safe place for people to be. They will need someone strong and capable to help keep it that way. You need a place
to call home, your made for each other."
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Harry sighed and her hard cold shell broke again under his gaze and touch "Everyone needs a home, some of us
are never lucky enough to find one for long. I shall stay here and do my duty for as long as I am wanted or needed,
just remember where I am if ever you need me for anything . . . . . you will always be as near to a father to me as is
possible." she said and then in an uncharacteristic action for her, she pulled him into a hug.
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It was uncharacteristic for her, but for him and his Mediterranean upbringing it was as normal as espresso in the
morning. He wrapped his arms around her and held her close. In a fierce whisper he told her, "and you are one of
mine daughters. You better believe I will call you if I need you! Dorella and I will have to come out to Haven and visit
one day."
He let go of her and held her at arms length, looking her over. "You have done so much, and so well. I am very
proud of you. If you ever need anything, contact me. I might be retired but I will still have... contacts through out the
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Harry smiled broadly, "Thank you Estaban, I will keep in contact with you as much as possible. I am going to miss
you and Dorella both very much, it will not be the same with you and everyone else I know gone but I will survive. I
may even come visit you when I take some leave, that will give HQ something to worry about I have not taken leave
since I graduated." she said with a smile.

"Well you better get going before they send out a search party looking for you, and I had better report for duty can't
be late for my first meeting with the Boss." she said as she picked up her kit bag again and turned to leave.
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Estaban picked up his own bag and watched her walk away before resuming his walk to the transporter room.
As he was walking down the coridoors his hand would softly caress the wall, or a support strut, this ship had been
his home too... and it had been so much more...
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