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=Act I= | =Act I= | ||
Following complaints of interference by manatee-like spaceborne creatures from the benamite miners on Barossa Sector Asteroid 6585 Poseidon, Amity’s senior staff was assembled to begin looking into the matter<ref name="Vataix-Providence">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/XE_kqkU4sqo/m/S4jAeQZEAgAJ</ref>. Considering the necessity of benamite mining to the Federation’s interests in the Delta Quadrant, and the Outpost’s continued operation<ref name="Carcetti-Hard">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/zTWeueVKXO0/m/dcsamtTgCQAJ</ref>, high priority was placed on resolving the ongoing interruptions. | Following complaints of interference by manatee-like spaceborne creatures from the benamite miners on Barossa Sector Asteroid 6585 Poseidon, Amity’s senior staff was assembled to begin looking into the matter<ref name="Vataix-Providence">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/XE_kqkU4sqo/m/S4jAeQZEAgAJ</ref>. Considering the necessity of benamite mining to the Federation’s interests in the Delta Quadrant, and the Outpost’s continued operation<ref name="Carcetti-Hard">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/zTWeueVKXO0/m/dcsamtTgCQAJ</ref>, high priority was placed on resolving the ongoing interruptions. | ||
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=Act II= | =Act II= | ||
With the Independence-B and Yosemite both returned, Ambassador Vataix summoned senior staff to discuss their findings and work on appropriate next steps towards a mutually-acceptable resolution<ref name="Vataix-Getting">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/T94aedrtgeY/m/du-biGtzAQAJ</ref>. During the meeting, a new scientific designation for the creatures was proposed by Wil Ukinix: Stellaesirenia Amicus, in reference to their resemblance to Earth’s manatees and Amity’s latin etymology<ref name="Ukinix-AllStar">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/pefyt6AAzwA/m/uvwRf3iQAQAJ</ref>. The name stuck as a more generally-acceptable uniform term for the creatures and the contraction “Stellae” began circulating. Following some discussion, it was generally agreed that a technological solution which encouraged the Stellae to avoid the mining operations would be the most appropriate response<ref name="Ukinix-AllStar"></ref>. | With the Independence-B and Yosemite both returned, Ambassador Vataix summoned senior staff to discuss their findings and work on appropriate next steps towards a mutually-acceptable resolution<ref name="Vataix-Getting">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/T94aedrtgeY/m/du-biGtzAQAJ</ref>. During the meeting, a new scientific designation for the creatures was proposed by Wil Ukinix: Stellaesirenia Amicus, in reference to their resemblance to Earth’s manatees and Amity’s latin etymology<ref name="Ukinix-AllStar">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/pefyt6AAzwA/m/uvwRf3iQAQAJ</ref>. The name stuck as a more generally-acceptable uniform term for the creatures and the contraction “Stellae” began circulating. Following some discussion, it was generally agreed that a technological solution which encouraged the Stellae to avoid the mining operations would be the most appropriate response<ref name="Ukinix-AllStar"></ref>. | ||
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=Act III= | =Act III= | ||
With the diplomatic situation tenser than ever, a swarm of Stellae bombarding Amity Outpost, a panicked juvenile lost in the Mining Rig, and a serious medical emergency underway, things were looking dire<ref name="Vataix-Rodeo">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/onlKPMMLEkY/m/3Sl-fixfBgAJ</ref>. | With the diplomatic situation tenser than ever, a swarm of Stellae bombarding Amity Outpost, a panicked juvenile lost in the Mining Rig, and a serious medical emergency underway, things were looking dire<ref name="Vataix-Rodeo">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/onlKPMMLEkY/m/3Sl-fixfBgAJ</ref>. | ||
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=Conclusion= | =Conclusion= | ||
In the following days, with the Stellae swarm moved safely away from Amity and the mining operations, the Hawlat Ritual of Trust was set to conclude the diplomatic incident peacefully<ref name="Vataix-Finale">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/8VRHT1-GOnU/m/rmGZ_vesCgAJ</ref>. The injured miner, Jones, recovered thanks to the quick work of the Yosemite crew. Ikaia Wong and Kivik also sustained minor injuries but recovered with treatment post-mission. | In the following days, with the Stellae swarm moved safely away from Amity and the mining operations, the Hawlat Ritual of Trust was set to conclude the diplomatic incident peacefully<ref name="Vataix-Finale">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/8VRHT1-GOnU/m/rmGZ_vesCgAJ</ref>. The injured miner, Jones, recovered thanks to the quick work of the Yosemite crew. Ikaia Wong and Kivik also sustained minor injuries but recovered with treatment post-mission. | ||
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=First Appearances= | =First Appearances= | ||
*Lt. Commander [[John Carter]], SD 239810.28 | *Lt. Commander [[John Carter]], SD 239810.28 | ||
*First Secretary [[Carter Daniels]], SD 239810.28 | *First Secretary [[Carter Daniels]], SD 239810.28 |