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On Pelham IV, in or near the Rebel base, General Grin-mar of the third rebel platoon stood in his bunker watching. He turned to look at Lieutenant Alack sitting in front of a communications monitor. Usually they would pick up travail nonsense, or just static. But something sparked the General's attention. | On Pelham IV, in or near the Rebel base, General Grin-mar of the third rebel platoon stood in his bunker watching. He turned to look at Lieutenant Alack sitting in front of a communications monitor. Usually they would pick up travail nonsense, or just static. But something sparked the General's attention. | ||
Having lost his wife and two children to the relocation program, Grin- mar looked down at a photo, the only thing besides himself that had survived. Now, incensed with anger at the prospect of [[Starfleet]] arriving here at the high command's request, Grin-mar shouted into the air, "They dare come here! We will crush them!" | Having lost his wife and two children to the relocation program, Grin- mar looked down at a photo, the only thing besides himself that had survived. Now, incensed with anger at the prospect of [[ma:Starfleet|Starfleet]] arriving here at the high command's request, Grin-mar shouted into the air, "They dare come here! We will crush them!" | ||
In another part of Pelham IV, in the Hall of the Protectorate, within the Prime Minister's (PM) private chambers, word had returned from the [[ma:United Federation of Planets|United Federation of Planets]] that a star ship had been dispatched to aid in their predicament. PM Algon now had the task of convincing the rebels that the Starfleet vessel would be there to assist, not attack. | In another part of Pelham IV, in the Hall of the Protectorate, within the Prime Minister's (PM) private chambers, word had returned from the [[ma:United Federation of Planets|United Federation of Planets]] that a star ship had been dispatched to aid in their predicament. PM Algon now had the task of convincing the rebels that the Starfleet vessel would be there to assist, not attack. | ||
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In an effort to keep things from escalating further, Algon offered Grin-Mar the chance to evacuate his wounded. Grin-Mar was suspicious. "They know perfectly well that our planet builds most of the best Bio-neutral gel packs in the galaxy." After sparring back and forth, it was agreed that a meeting on board the Starfleet vessel was amenable. Algon was pleased. The first step had been taken. | In an effort to keep things from escalating further, Algon offered Grin-Mar the chance to evacuate his wounded. Grin-Mar was suspicious. "They know perfectly well that our planet builds most of the best Bio-neutral gel packs in the galaxy." After sparring back and forth, it was agreed that a meeting on board the Starfleet vessel was amenable. Algon was pleased. The first step had been taken. | ||
Captain Hurne received information on the structure where the injured were being held on Pelham IV. He instructed Ensigns Bennit (Orion) and Dominus ([[Vulcan]]) to study it. | Captain Hurne received information on the structure where the injured were being held on Pelham IV. He instructed Ensigns Bennit ([[Orion]]) and Dominus ([[Vulcan]]) to study it. | ||
Across the courtyard from the Hall of the Protectorate, Delaq watched and listened to the exchange between Algon and Alack. Delaq would assassinate both party leaders and a civil war would surely break out causing enough trouble and time loss for the General's virus to contaminate the Starfleet crew and kill them. | Across the courtyard from the Hall of the Protectorate, Delaq watched and listened to the exchange between Algon and Alack. Delaq would assassinate both party leaders and a civil war would surely break out causing enough trouble and time loss for the General's virus to contaminate the Starfleet crew and kill them. | ||
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In the briefing room of the Victory, Abe Bennit was promoted to Lt. (jg). | In the briefing room of the Victory, Abe Bennit was promoted to Lt. (jg). | ||
Team Parker [[ | Team Parker [[ma:Transporter|beamed]] down to the surface and materialized 50m north of the newly exposed structure. Science scanned the area, security set up a perimeter; there were no hostiles visible. Cmdr. Parker reported this to the Victory. | ||
Team Phoenix materialized near the Rebel base where the wounded were being housed. After assuring the Victory they would report in every ten minutes, they moved out. | Team Phoenix materialized near the Rebel base where the wounded were being housed. After assuring the Victory they would report in every ten minutes, they moved out. | ||
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Lt.Cmdr. Phoenix felt the shot swoosh inches past her left ear and hit a tree behind her. There was no way of knowing who had just attacked the medical team or how many they were. Cmdr. Phoenix shouted to the invisible attackers, "We are from the Federation starship USS Victory... we are a medical team, here to assist as a neutral aid for your wounded." There was no response to her announcement. | Lt.Cmdr. Phoenix felt the shot swoosh inches past her left ear and hit a tree behind her. There was no way of knowing who had just attacked the medical team or how many they were. Cmdr. Phoenix shouted to the invisible attackers, "We are from the Federation starship USS Victory... we are a medical team, here to assist as a neutral aid for your wounded." There was no response to her announcement. | ||
Four men ran out of the trees like crazed people firing shots rapidly. After them ran four more, firing. They disappeared briefly and reappeared, then a volley of [[Photon | Four men ran out of the trees like crazed people firing shots rapidly. After them ran four more, firing. They disappeared briefly and reappeared, then a volley of [[ma:Photon grenade|photon grenades]] were fired. | ||
Science Team Parker continued to move toward the building. Solan suddenly got an odd feeling. Unnerved, he casually glanced over his shoulder. Nothing. For a second there, he was sure they were about to be attacked. | Science Team Parker continued to move toward the building. Solan suddenly got an odd feeling. Unnerved, he casually glanced over his shoulder. Nothing. For a second there, he was sure they were about to be attacked. | ||
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Team Phoenix, having lost all communication with the Victory, was now being held hostage quite loosely by Delaq. Questioning Robin, Delaq said, "That is not all I need to know. How big is the ship you arrived in and what offensive and defensive capabilities does it have? How many crew?" When Phoenix prepared to leave, Delaq swung his sword around and cut Beta's arm off at the elbow. After a short struggle, Delaq was subdued, his [[Phased Cloak|phase cloak]] disabled. | Team Phoenix, having lost all communication with the Victory, was now being held hostage quite loosely by Delaq. Questioning Robin, Delaq said, "That is not all I need to know. How big is the ship you arrived in and what offensive and defensive capabilities does it have? How many crew?" When Phoenix prepared to leave, Delaq swung his sword around and cut Beta's arm off at the elbow. After a short struggle, Delaq was subdued, his [[Phased Cloak|phase cloak]] disabled. | ||
Dominus suggested that Team Parker not enter the pyramid. He reported that there was faint signal picked up by his [[ma:Tricorder|tricorder]]. The signal was determined to be coming from the far side of the bunker and was not moving. | Dominus suggested that Team Parker not enter the pyramid. He reported that there was faint signal picked up by his [[ma:Tricorder|tricorder]]. The signal was determined to be coming from the far side of the bunker and was not moving. "It could be some sort of stationary defense mechanism. I suggest caution." A standard security sweep was ordered. | ||
Mr. Rocket, a man in a small boy's body was released from sickbay, having woke up from his coma. He reported for duty on the bridge. | Mr. Rocket, a man in a small boy's body was released from sickbay, having woke up from his coma. He reported for duty on the bridge. | ||
In the Governmental Palace, | In the Governmental Palace, the huge entrance hall was buzzing with generals, diplomats, advisors and other government personnel. War seemed inevitable, one of the reasons Prime Minister Algon persuaded the federation to send a ship; he hoped to increase trust with the rebel factions. Special Affairs Planetary (SAP) would join in the war, something Algon really wanted to prevent. He knew SAP would do everything to get their hands on what they wanted yet he could not believe it was war they were after. | ||
Cmdr. Parker turned to Ensign Dominus and said, "go with the | Cmdr. Parker turned to Ensign Dominus and said, "go with the | ||