Having returned to Wenkudia, the crew is still attempting to determine which faction is responsible for both the EMP attack and the disarmed bomb threat. An attack has begun on the surface of Wenkudia, with vehicle weapon fire detected at the location of the dilithium mine recently visited. Five small ships have left orbit and approach *Atlantis*, their purpose not yet clear.
After 16-Mar-2022 00:00:00
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 21:15:01
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CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 21:15:31
:: has resumed her position at main Sci/Ops ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 21:16:06
:: in her center seat, watching the main viewer with one hand on an arm of her chair, her elbow bent ::
CMO LCdr Acacia16-Mar-2022 21:16:31
:: sits on the bridge now, paying attention to the goings-on ::
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 21:16:53
:: sits just off center to the right on her backless chair, monitoring from her side console ::
SCI Lt Herschel16-Mar-2022 21:17:17
:: mutters to self on the turbolift up to the bridge, then stops to greet the others, taking her usual position ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn16-Mar-2022 21:17:39
:: checks on Atlantis's guts, making sure her crew kept them running well in her brief absence ::
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 21:17:48
:: nods over at Herschel when there eyes meet, then looks back to her console ::
CAG LCdr T’Lira16-Mar-2022 21:18:50
:: sitting at the helm in Zorro's stead, still rather unused to the task of piloting a ship this large, but prepared nonetheless ::
CMO LCdr Acacia16-Mar-2022 21:18:54
:: smiles at Herschel as she’s looking around ::
NAV Lt Navarro16-Mar-2022 21:19:22
:: in the assault bay, running a diagnostic on Rocinante ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 21:20:35
:: looks over at T'Lira sitting next to her and offers what she hopes is an encouraging smile ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 21:21:00
CAG: Keep us a safe distance from those five Wenkudian ships, Sehlat. We do not need another EMP attack.
SCI Lt Herschel16-Mar-2022 21:21:22
:: specifically gives T'Lira a peppy wave from across the bridge ::
CAG LCdr T’Lira16-Mar-2022 21:21:38
:: nods briskly, maneuvering the ship as needed, putting all of her focus into her work :: CO: Aye, sir.
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 21:22:02
:: nods to Rike as she takes her station ::
CMO LCdr Acacia16-Mar-2022 21:24:56
:: watches the bridge goings-on with some interest ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 21:25:42
:: notices T'Lira not noticing her and just feels awkward as her smile fades and she looks studiously down at her console instead ::
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 21:26:11
:: frowns at her mini tactical display, at the fighting on the surface ::
SCI Lt Herschel16-Mar-2022 21:26:46
:: awkwardly turns back to her console ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 21:27:40
CTO: Give me a detailed tactical scan of the surface conflict, Captain Grey.
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 21:29:42
CO: Incoming hail from Nourik, Captain.
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 21:30:02
:: sits up straight :: CSO: Put him on.
SCI Lt Herschel16-Mar-2022 21:30:15
:: turns head to look at viewscreen ::
CMO LCdr Acacia16-Mar-2022 21:30:34
:: looks up at the viewscreen ::
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 21:30:58
:: perks up, looking at the main viewer ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 21:30:59
:: taptaps and looks up at the main viewer expectantly ::
Nourik16-Mar-2022 21:31:22
+CO+ Commodore Harper. The Leuk'pa are attacking this facility, as I'm sure you've detected by now.
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 21:31:51
:: furrows her eye ridges ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 21:32:02
+N+ We have. :: frowns :: You know that we are unable to interfere.
Nourik16-Mar-2022 21:32:50
+CO+ I understand, Commodore. We — :: is cut off by an explosion, and he can be heard a few moments later giving orders off camera ::
Vervaise16-Mar-2022 21:32:54
:: is on screen behind Nourik, seeming on edge. But who wouldn’t be? ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 21:33:10
:: winces ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 21:33:16
:: also winces ::
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 21:33:26
:: feels a prompting to help those being attacked...but knows they can do nothing. The feeling is frustrating ::
SCI Lt Herschel16-Mar-2022 21:33:37
:: and also winces :: Self: Guter Herr...
CEO LtJG D’bryn16-Mar-2022 21:33:46
:: can't concentrate on anything but the viewscreen ::
CMO LCdr Acacia16-Mar-2022 21:34:11
:: looks between the viewscreen and Harper, thinking deeply ::
Vervaise16-Mar-2022 21:35:15
:: she’s heard over comms telling people to run ::
Nourik16-Mar-2022 21:35:19
:: comes back into frame :: +CO+ My apologies. We will be back in touch after this is resolved, I hope. :: moves to end the comm, but doesn't, instead getting up and leaving it running ::
CTO Cpt Grey16-Mar-2022 21:35:22
:: glances from her console, neatly summing up the combat happening below with an tone that belayed impatience to help the people down there ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 21:35:59
:: makes herself watch as Nourik leaves the channel open and exits the frame ::
CMO LCdr Acacia16-Mar-2022 21:36:33
:: frowns at the viewer, troubled ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn16-Mar-2022 21:36:35
:: furrows brow, thinks, 'My apologies' after reacting to an explosion? Is this a Canadian colony? ::
SCI Lt Herschel16-Mar-2022 21:36:54
:: furrows eyebrows, glancing at the others on the bridge ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 21:39:19
:: waits to be ordered to cut the comm ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 21:39:50
:: presses her lips into a thin line as she watches the main viewer ::
SCI Lt Herschel16-Mar-2022 21:40:59
:: turns attention back to the viewscreen, waiting for whatever is happening ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn16-Mar-2022 21:41:49
:: sighs, turns :: CO: There isn't any loophole in the Prime Directive that'll let us help, is there? Do we just have to watch this happen?
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 21:42:06
:: just shakes her head at Zoë ::
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 21:42:34
ACTION> :: another explosion temporarily obscures the video feed. Shouting fills the audio, and when the dust settles, people in Leuk'pa uniform can be seen shooting firearms. Shots are fired back and forth. Finally shouts grow louder than the weapons, until the shooting stops.
CTO Cpt Grey16-Mar-2022 21:42:48
:: sighs, pressing her fingers to her temples in silent dismay as she watches the video feed wordlessly ::
CMO LCdr Acacia16-Mar-2022 21:43:07
:: purses her lips, watching with an obvious frown ::
SCI Lt Herschel16-Mar-2022 21:43:18
:: flinches and turns head away, trying not to watch what is on the screen ::
Pherzen16-Mar-2022 21:43:25
+Nourik+ Give up, Nourik! This mine belongs to the Leuk'pa, and you know it!
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 21:43:40
:: making herself watch, looking increasingly green around the gills ::
Nourik16-Mar-2022 21:44:24
+Pherzen+ The mine belongs to the Wenkudians, you damnable old fool!
CEO LtJG D’bryn16-Mar-2022 21:44:58
:: hates that they just have to watch ::
CTO Cpt Grey16-Mar-2022 21:45:02
:: has no difficulty watching the screen, noting both Wright and Herschel's expressions :: SCI/CSO: There's no need to watch if you can't handle it. There's nothing wrong with that.
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 21:45:33
:: pointedly ignores that remark ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 21:45:40
:: quietly :: CSO: Save the automatic recording of this feed.
Pherzen16-Mar-2022 21:45:45
+Nourik+ The Leuk'pa are clearly the superior faction! :: there's something about his voice that's different from his normal confidence...desperation? ::
SCI Lt Herschel16-Mar-2022 21:46:00
:: sets elbows on her console and inconspicuously attempts to cover one of her ears as well ::
Nourik16-Mar-2022 21:46:14
+Pherzen+ Are you sure about that, General?
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 21:46:22
:: watches the screen with rapt attention, wishing she could help in some way, if only both sides would be willing to settle their differences peacefully ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 21:46:30
:: doesn't respond, but rather simply presses the necessary button to save the video cache ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn16-Mar-2022 21:48:52
:: audibly to self :: Nineteen lifetimes of seeing things like this over and over again... It's somehow no less shocking and disheartening.
Nourik16-Mar-2022 21:49:04
:: crouching behind a console with a tactical display on it, still giving orders between the occasional wild shot over the console ::
Vervaise16-Mar-2022 21:49:15
:: shouting in the background :: +Men+ Go, then! Carry him!
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 21:50:47
:: can't help but think back to her memories of being on the STAR team, and the trauma still entangled there ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 21:51:33
:: checks the miniature tactical display on her chair arm to ensure that those five ships still pose no threat ::
Pherzen16-Mar-2022 21:53:34
+Nourik+ We are the stronger force. We're more fit to lead the Wenkudian people. It's always been clear to me. These aliens can't help us, don't you see? You show weakness by asking for their help, Wenkudia can stand on its own!
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 21:53:52
:: nods approvingly, finding that T'Lira's maneuvers have done the job well ::
CTO Cpt Grey16-Mar-2022 21:54:43
:: mouths the show weakness line in slow confusion, head cocked to the side in confusion ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 21:55:10
:: shoving down the pain of her previous experience, she silently watches the Wenkudian drama unfold ::
Nourik16-Mar-2022 21:56:47
+Pherzen+ Those 'aliens' set aside petty squabbles like this centuries ago and work together for a better shared future! You are nothing but a relic, standing in the way of our future! :: frantically trying to get reinforcements ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 21:57:12
:: looks back as she hears the exchange, taking a deep breath and exhaling it ::
Pherzen16-Mar-2022 21:57:56
:: moves suddenly :: +Nourik+ There you are, I see you! :: stands from his cover and shoots at a location visible on the main viewer, behind a console ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn16-Mar-2022 21:58:34
:: quietly :: I hate this.
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 21:58:58
:: nods in agreement to the voice from behind her ::
Nourik16-Mar-2022 21:59:38
:: leans out from the side of the console and returns fire ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 21:59:47
:: grits her teeth ::
SCI Lt Herschel16-Mar-2022 21:59:53
:: pinches the bridge of her nose, eyes shut tight. and in a rare moment from her, she mutters out loud :: This is fucking hell.
CTO Cpt Grey16-Mar-2022 22:00:24
SCI: War is fucking hell. :: responds with barely a glance back, watching the screen intently ::
Pherzen16-Mar-2022 22:00:33
:: desperate to get a shot on Nourik, is too slow to duck behind his cover and cries out before crumpling out of view ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 22:00:41
:: starts tagging the lifesigns of the wounded in anticipation of their actions after the end of the battle, feeling like she must do something ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn16-Mar-2022 22:00:53
:: still quietly :: War is fucking stupid.
Vervaise16-Mar-2022 22:01:18
:: is visible in the corner of the viewer, and seems to panic, glancing out a couple times ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:02:06
:: makes no attempt to argue against the sentiments of her crew despite having led them into war ::
Nourik16-Mar-2022 22:02:30
:: hears Pherzen's cry and just stays put for a few long moments ::
Vervaise16-Mar-2022 22:03:53
:: pauses, takes a deep breath, straightens up, and aims her gun at Nourik :: +Nourik+ Maybe I should have done this a long time ago… :: she fires, but is simultaneously hit by a shot herself, causing her to miss Nourik’s vitals ::
Hannah Ziredac16-Mar-2022 22:04:03
:: enters the bridge, watches the viewscreen, watches everyone not doing anything ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 22:04:22
:: blinks in confusion ::
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 22:04:32
:: widens her eyes, confused ::
Nourik16-Mar-2022 22:04:33
:: is hit, and his eyes widen from both the pain, and the betrayal ::
Hannah Ziredac16-Mar-2022 22:05:11
:: watches the latest thing happen ::
Bridge: Fucking do something, assholes!
Vervaise16-Mar-2022 22:05:33
:: grips her wound, her shooting arm limp now :: +Self+ Fuckity-fuck. Agh!
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 22:05:57
:: turns and looks at Hannah with tears brimming in her eyes, then turns back to the viewer ::
SCI Lt Herschel16-Mar-2022 22:06:18
:: snaps head to Hannah :: Hannah: If we could we fucking would!
Hannah Ziredac16-Mar-2022 22:06:23
I almost didn't believe it when it came down the grapevine. You motherfuckers are all just sitting there behind your Prime Directive, watching people get murdered.
CTO Cpt Grey16-Mar-2022 22:06:23
:: snaps her head around at the outburst, standing from her chair in an elegant movement to pace towards Hannah, pausing in front of her and looking back at the Captain for silent permission to remove the other from the bridge ::
Hannah Ziredac16-Mar-2022 22:07:17
SCI: That's the thing, Schmetterling. Y'all could do something, but naw, some fucking law means you just get front row seats to atrocity.
Nourik16-Mar-2022 22:07:32
:: scoots over and disarms Vervaise :: +Vv+ I should never have trusted you.
SCI Lt Herschel16-Mar-2022 22:08:01
:: stands up from console and stands in a corner of the bridge, facing the wall and taking breaths, hands behind her back ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn16-Mar-2022 22:08:09
:: tears brimming as well :: Hannah: Hannah, don't.
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:08:14
:: turns to look to Hannah, shaking her head :: HZ: Go, Ms. Ziredac. Off the bridge, now.
Vervaise16-Mar-2022 22:08:30
:: grunts, grasping as her gun is flicked away :: +Nourik+ You’re right… for once.
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 22:08:40
ACTION> Men shout over the comm. Voices yell to retreat. Uniformed Thrin'pa with guns pass across the viewer, advancing past Nourik and Vervaise. One crouches at where Pherzen fell.
CAG LCdr T’Lira16-Mar-2022 22:08:42
Hannah: There is no logic in risking our lives in an internal conflict that we have no role in. The loss of life is... regrettable, but there is little we can do... :: though she is not entirely certain how much she holds that to be true, watching this. ::
CTO Cpt Grey16-Mar-2022 22:08:54
CO: Permission to escort Ms. Ziredac off the bridge, Captain? :: says her surname with a deadly undertone ::
Hannah Ziredac16-Mar-2022 22:08:56
:: gives Zoë a glare, turns it on Harper ::
CO: Fucking gladly. Just wanted to see the hypocrisy for myself.
:: scoffs, stomps back into the TL ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:09:32
:: doesn't answer Grey since Hannah left of her own volition, always preferable to a security escort ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 22:09:47
:: closes her eyes and swipes briefly at her cheeks, hurt by Hannah's words but knowing the situation is infinitely more complicated than she seems to think ::
Nourik16-Mar-2022 22:10:03
Take her... :: winces :: into custody. :: points at Vervaise ::
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 22:10:08
:: takes in a deep breath and lets it out slowly through her nose ::
CTO Cpt Grey16-Mar-2022 22:10:34
:: nods slowly, returning to her seat and comming Everly to set a security detail on the Skylark and Hannah to alert her if she attempts to make another move onto the bridge without permission ::
Hannah Ziredac16-Mar-2022 22:10:39
:: punches the TL wall ::
:: top of her lungs, even though no one can hear her :: This is why I hate Starfleet, in case anyone was fucking wondering!
Nourik16-Mar-2022 22:10:47
:: stands, somewhat painfully, and walks over to Pherzen ::
Vervaise16-Mar-2022 22:11:13
:: scowls, wincing as the security team grabs her wounded arm. She could say a thousand things, but she just keeps twisting to try to get a view of Pherzen ::
SCI Lt Herschel16-Mar-2022 22:11:27
Self: All das ist Mist. :: turns back around and stands at her own chair :: CO: Apologies for that outburst. It was uncalled for, despite all of us being high on emotion. :: sits back down ::
Nourik16-Mar-2022 22:11:42
:: quietly :: Stupid. Old. Fool.
CEO LtJG D’bryn16-Mar-2022 22:12:16
SCI: Hannah does that to people.
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:12:54
SCI: It's alright, lieutenant. We are all on edge.
CTO Cpt Grey16-Mar-2022 22:13:32
:: gives Herschel a slow nod :: SCI: It is understandable. War is hell, and so is sitting on the sidelines unable to do anything an even more special kind of hell. :: glances to Harper :: CO: I requested a security detail on Ziredac so if she tries to come up to the bridge without permission, we'll know.... to prevent anything like this again.
Nourik16-Mar-2022 22:13:45
:: shuffles back toward the console running the comm ::
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 22:13:56
:: looks over the bridge, at Herschel then to Harper, sadly ::
SCI Lt Herschel16-Mar-2022 22:14:14
Self: Töricht! :: leans elbows on console, resting her head in the palms of her hands ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:15:03
:: looks back at Kuari, her expression outwardly showing command demeanor, but she gives a sympathetic nod ::
CTO: Thank you, Captain Grey.
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 22:16:03
:: nods back, schooling her expression, one of command and looks over to Grey, then at the main viewer ::
Vervaise16-Mar-2022 22:16:20
:: squirms as the security detail takes her to the facility’s holding cell, cursing their mothers loudly ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 22:16:37
:: returns her gaze to the main viewer ::
CTO Cpt Grey16-Mar-2022 22:16:48
:: nods, glancing to Kuari with an unreadable expression, and inhaling deeply to settle in her seat, attention turned to the viewscreen ::
CMO LCdr Acacia16-Mar-2022 22:16:59
:: watches the main viewer with a solemn expression ::
Nourik16-Mar-2022 22:17:37
:: clears his throat :: I'm sorry that you had to witness that, Commodore. Can you... help our wounded?
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:18:13
:: nods to Nourik :: +N+ Of course. :: nods to Wright to begin the beamups ::
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 22:18:26
:: raises her head at Nourik's request, then looks over at Acacia ::
CMO LCdr Acacia16-Mar-2022 22:18:38
:: gets up and heads for the turbolift without prompt ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 22:19:05
+Sickbay+ Prepare for incoming wounded. :: begins transports with the most severely wounded ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:19:05
:: felt no need to prompt Dr. Acacia ::
MED2 LtJG Jasper16-Mar-2022 22:19:24
:: is busy getting medbay prepped, barely waiting for orders ::
CMO LCdr Acacia16-Mar-2022 22:20:28
:: reaches the floor and strides into Sickbay, coolly taking over as the injured begin to appear ::
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 22:21:03
ACTION> The five ships that had approached, in low orbit between Atlantis and the planet, turn and slowly descend back into the atmosphere.
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:21:39
+N+ Do you need us to treat your injuries as well?
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 22:21:56
:: notes the retreat of the ships with some confusion, and looks at Grey to see if she's going to report it out ::
Nourik16-Mar-2022 22:22:25
+CO+ No, my medics should be able to handle this. See to my troops first.
CTO Cpt Grey16-Mar-2022 22:22:44
CO: The blockade seems to have retreated back to the planet... :: glances over to Wright with a slight grin ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:23:04
CTO: Thank you, Captain.
CAG: Resume standard powered low stationary orbit over the area.
CAG LCdr T’Lira16-Mar-2022 22:24:30
CO: Aye sir. :: maneuvers the Atlantis into place ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:24:35
:: nods to Nourik, respecting that from a leader ::
Nourik16-Mar-2022 22:24:57
+CO+ Thank you. We will be back in touch soon to deal with the aftermath of General Pherzen's death.
:: closes the comm this time ::
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 22:25:18
:: nods also, with respect towards Nourik ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 22:25:43
CO: Commodore, I'm sorry to interrupt. We have an incoming hail from Leuk'pa Headquarters.
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:26:26
:: tilts her head slightly, not having expected that :: CSO: On screen. :: she stands and Picard-maneuvers ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 22:26:45
:: puts it on the screen ::
Tenshen16-Mar-2022 22:28:09
:: appears on screen, uncertain, the little beads of light at the end of tendrils behind each ear visible :: +CO+ Captain Harper. Is...what I hear true? Do...you know of General Pherzen?
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:28:58
:: nods :: +T+ General Pherzen died while attacking a Thrin'pa-held mining facility.
:: delivers that line with at least an attempt at sounding sympathetic and impartial ::
Tenshen16-Mar-2022 22:31:28
+CO+ :: shuts his eyes at the news and releases a deep breath. He then looks down at the floor for a moment, then up at Harper :: Forgive me. This is...grave news. And yet...many of us wanted an alliance. I am next in command. I...suppose the burden of command now falls to me to lead the Leuk'pa.
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:32:34
:: inclines her chin :: +T+ And what will you do in that role, Colonel Tenshen?
CEO LtJG D’bryn16-Mar-2022 22:34:11
:: leans forward, knowing there's a correct answer to this question ::
Tenshen16-Mar-2022 22:34:43
+CO+ :: breathes in deeply again, this time standing a bit straighter :: There's nothing else to do, other than to contact the Thrin'pa. We must speak. I believe my people want peace...I want peace.
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 22:34:49
:: cocks her head five degrees to the right, curious ::
SCI Lt Herschel16-Mar-2022 22:35:33
:: takes a large breath of momentary relief and glances to the viewscreen ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:35:53
:: smiles tentatively :: +T+ That is wonderful to hear, Colonel. Make it happen, for the good of all Wenkudians.
Tenshen16-Mar-2022 22:36:38
:: smiles, perhaps more broadly then he's ever shown, and nods :: +CO+ Thank you, Captain. I do believe we will speak again soon.
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:37:04
:: dips her head to Tenshen :: +T+ I hope so.
Tenshen16-Mar-2022 22:38:24
+CO+ That membership I've heard about. It sounds appealing. For now, I have differences to mend. Tenshen out.
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 22:38:42
:: allows herself to feel a spark of hope as she closes the comm ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:39:11
:: sits back down in her chair, relieved :: CSO: Hail Nourik. Let's at least deliver the good news.
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 22:39:23
:: smiles ::
CMO LCdr Acacia16-Mar-2022 22:40:40
:: follows the worst patient into surgery, taking the moments where she’s washing up to center herself ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 22:40:42
:: hails Nourik ::
Nourik16-Mar-2022 22:41:16
:: appears on screen with a medic tending to his wound :: +CO+ Yes, Commodore?
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:42:10
:: smiles :: +N+ I just spoke with Colonel Tenshen of the Leuk'pa. With Pherzen no longer in charge, he is prepared to pursue peace. I thought you would want to know as soon as possible.
Nourik16-Mar-2022 22:44:23
:: doesn't appear to be particularly surprised by this, but he nods :: +CO+ Thank you. I will contact him shortly.
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:46:51
+N+ Please let us know if we can assist in any part of the process.
Nourik16-Mar-2022 22:47:42
+CO+ I shall. Thank you. :: closes the comm ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:48:26
:: lets out a long breath before leaning back in her chair for a moment ::
CMO LCdr Acacia16-Mar-2022 22:49:09
:: leads the surgery room with practiced ease, stabilizing her patient in no time ::
SCI Lt Herschel16-Mar-2022 22:49:16
:: finally removes her hands from her head :: Self: Praise whatever deities are out there...
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:49:25
:: then sits up :: CSO: Hail Ambassador Karwayin's ship.
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 22:49:49
:: starts from her reverie :: CO: Aye, Captain. :: does so ::
Karwayin16-Mar-2022 22:51:52
:: appears on screen, a larger male version of Kuari's species :: +CO+ Captain Harper, it's good to see you. Do you bring news?
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:52:51
:: nods as she stands :: +K+ Yes, Ambassador. I believe the conflict between the Wenkudian factions to be at an end. Nourik and Tenshen should be in contact soon to formalize the arrangement.
XO Cdr Kuari16-Mar-2022 22:52:56
:: smiles softly at her father, but keeps the communication to business, still unsettled by seeing him on the main viewer ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn16-Mar-2022 22:54:08
:: feels bitter at how that end came to be ::
CSO Cdr Wright16-Mar-2022 22:54:34
:: doesn't know that Zoe feels that way, but does not feel dissimilarly ::
Karwayin16-Mar-2022 22:55:00
:: raises his eye ridges in surprise and delight :: +CO+ This is wonderful news! How did you make it happen? They did not seem to be agreeable candidates. I do regret that the Xovul interfered in this.
CMO LCdr Acacia16-Mar-2022 22:55:17
:: senses the relief from the bridge, wishing she could share it as she’s busy caring for critical patients ::
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 22:58:12
+K+ I am not certain that I did anything beyond campaign for cooperation and peace for mutual prosperity during their meeting aboard Atlantis. Perhaps the message reached Pherzen's subordinates, but the General was unmoved; he attacked a mining facility held by the Thrin'pa and died in the fighting. Colonel Tenshen succeeded him and appears to be more agreeable.
Karwayin16-Mar-2022 23:00:03
:: takes in the information solemnly :: +CO+ I see. It is...unfortunate, but is the way of change many times, is it not? For the better. We must let things play out as they will, without interference. Thank you very much for your assistance. We can take over the proceedings from here.
CO Cdor Harper16-Mar-2022 23:00:45
:: nods :: +K+ Yes Ambassador. Atlantis is always happy to help. :: smiles at Karwayin, then to Kuari :: Atlantis out.