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Hmmm the app is supposed to link your account to to it, it may only work if you're signed in on the browser I guess (or maybe it's changed behaviour!). Eitherway, give this a go.
https://discord.gg/qHkwnAF

Hey there, welcome!

You're right the forums aren't getting much use at the moment, we're trying to turn that around a bit, but frankly most people seem to be happy chatting in the discord or in game, so whatever works, we're not trying to force stuff on people.

As for RP, that's still very much a thing! We have some big weekly events and there smaller stuff that happens more generally too. Fleets do tend to see more RP than the community as a whole, though even then your mileage may vary. STORP isn't a fleet but we are trying to run and set up events for the community as a whole to partake in.

As you say all players are in a single server which can be as much blessing as a curse! Your best bet is probably to join the discord and ask around there with regards to more casual style RP (or whatever you're looking for).

If you are set on looking for a fleet, you can check here https://legacy.storp.org/forum/fleet-recruitment/ for fleets which are currently looking for people (I'm desperately behind on getting my own fleet up there!).

Look forward to seeing you around!

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Starbase 514
Regula Type 4 Starbase, Starbase
Starbase Registry SB-514

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GENERAL INFORMATION Class Regula Type 4 Starbase Designation Starbase Hull Duration 250 years Time Between Refits 10 years for major system replacements, 2 years for minor system upgrades Time Between Resupply Full store rotation every 5 years	PERSONNEL Officers Up to 6,000 Enlisted Crew Up to 40,000 Civilians Up to 22,000 Marines/MACO Up to 8,000 Evacuation Limit Emergency Capacity: 350,000
SCIENTIFIC SYSTEMS Sensor Systems 4x Primary Sensor Arrays with 26 Lightyear range Each array consists of; 32x sensor palettes with broad spectrum subsystems capable of various sensor profiles including; Astronomical Phenomena Planetary Analysis Remote Life-Form Analysis EM Scanning Passive Neutrino Scanning Parametric Subspace Field Stress Thermal Variances Quasi-Stellar Material Sub-Quantum Mass Particulates 4x Backup Sensor Arrays with 12 Lightyear range Each array consists of; 16x sensor palettes with narrow spectrum subsystems capable of multiple sensor profiles as above Scientific Laboratories ~600 General Purpose Labs ~400 Specialised Labs Additional laboratories can be assigned/converted as required Probe Systems Class I through X probes available	WEAPONS AND DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS Shields Class 10 Hull Conformal Regenerative Shielding System consisting of 48 Sequential Graviton Polarity generators, feeding 2x 625 mCo (milicochrane) subspace field distortion amplifiers Approximately 26,880,000 Terajoule capacity sustainable Weapon Systems Primary Hull: 24x RIM-15B Main Phaser Turrets spread out in three rows of eight 16x RIM-12C Point Defense Phaser Turrets 4x MK 105 Multi-Directional Torpedo Turrets Engineering Stack: 4x RIM-15B Main Phaser Turrets placed at ninety degree intervals 8x RIM-13C Point Defense Phaser Turrets 4x MK 100 Multi-Directional Torpedo Turrets 4x MK 95 Direct-Fire Torpedo Launchers Torpedo Armament 2000x Mk XXIX Photon Torpedoes 1000x Mk XIV Quantum Torpedoes Additional torpedo types can be manufactured to suit various mission profiles Starbase 514 can replenish its own supply of Torpedoes
DIMENSIONS Length Height 2,600m Width 2,220m Decks 372 (280 Habitable, 92 Non-Habitable)	PROPULSION SYSTEMS Engine Configuration Main Reactor: 3 x Synchronized Yoyodyne 44A M/ARC Reaction Cores Backup Reactor: 6 x FIG-5 Subatomic Unified Fusion Reactor Units Cruise Speed N/A Maximum Sustainable Speeds N/A Emergency Speed N/A
CREW SUPPORT SYSTEMS Medical Support Systems 6 Large Medical Complexes throughout the station Every deck contains a Nurse station and cargo bays can be fit out as medical facilities in triage or emergency situations Recreational Systems Promenade with Civilian owned businesses, including bars, restaurants, holo facilities and green space parks 24 Crew Lounges (8 in Engineering Stack) 32 standard Holodeck facilities 144 standard Holosuite facilities 16 Phaser Range Rooms (Primarily used for Security and Tactical Training) 24 Gym Suites Crew Quarters Theoretical Sleeping capacity for 155,000 persons Standard Sleeping capacity for 100,000 persons; 7,600x 6-person communal quarters (60%) 7,600x 2-person quarters (these quarters can be easily modified further for familial capacity) (20%) 11,400x 1-person quarters (15%) 3,800x Empty quarters to be configured as needed All quarters are modular and can be combined if requested by crew. All quarters can accommodate E, F, H, K, L, M, O and P (and all variants) environments.	AUXILIARY CRAFT Shuttlebays 24x Starship Docking Ports 12x Large Starship Docking Berths 6x Primary Shuttle Bays 4x Secondary Shuttle Bays Small Auxiliary Craft 50x Type 6 Shuttlecraft 120x Type 7 Shuttlecraft 200x Type 8 Shuttlecraft 50x Type 9-B Shuttlecraft 300x Workbee Pods Large Auxiliary Craft 40x Type 11 Shuttlecraft 20x Argo Class Runabouts 8x Danube Class Runabouts 8x Yellowstone Class Runabouts

Starbase 514 is a Federation Starbase currently in service as the headquarters of the United Sector Taskforce and a major Alliance facility in Sector 97 of the Alpha Quadrant. Constructed in 2354, the Starbase has received multiple refits and upgrades over her service so far, including some of the latest defensive, scientific and medical facilities.

Designed with high modularity and interoperability the Starbase has maintained the overall same size and shape through its extensive life, however in more recent years it has taken on much heavier armour as a result of tensions in the area from both True Way and Breen agitators.

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION

Originally constructed in 2354, Starbase 514 was envisioned as a research station, tasked with survey of the nearby Black Cluster, an anomaly which was formed about nine billion years ago believed to be the result of hundreds of collapsed protostars within a dense star cluster.

Deep within the Alpha Quadrant, Starbase 514 was often used as a staging ground for expeditions and as a resource hub, supporting the region's Federation colonies, and providing relief support to nearby Deep Space 3.

U.S.S. Hornet
Akira-class, Armored Escort Cruiser
Starship Registry NCC-45231-A

GENERAL INFORMATION Class Akira-class Designation Armored Escort Cruiser Hull Duration 80 years Time Between Refits 10 years for major system replacements, 2 years for minor system upgrades Time Between Resupply Full store rotation every 3 years	PERSONNEL Officers 86 Enlisted Crew 418 Civilians None Marines/MACO Up to 200, mission specific Evacuation Limit 5000
DIMENSIONS Length 464.43 meters Height 87.43 meters Width 316.67 meters Decks 18 (17 Habitable)	WEAPONS AND DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS Shields FSQ6-A Primary Resilient Shield Array with backup FSS-4 Secondary Force Field and Deflector Control System Partial Ablative Armour Plating Weapon Systems 7 x MkXII Collimated Phaser Arrays 16 x Mk95 Direct Fire Photon/Quantum Torpedo systems Torpedo Armament 500 x Mark XXV Photon Torpedo 375 x Mark XI Quantum Torpedo
SCIENTIFIC SYSTEMS Sensor Systems 6 x DYN-80 Multi-Band Linear Sensor Suites 2 x SENTINEL Omni-Directional Targeting Arrays 1 x Omniwave Warp Current Sensor Array Scientific Laboratories 20 Laboratories; 10 General Purpose 3 Geology 3 Biology 2 Astrometric/Astrophysics 1 Robotics 1 Stellar Cartography Suite Probe Systems Class I through IX probes available	PROPULSION SYSTEMS Engine Configuration 1 x D'Shalla Industries Class 12 M/ARC Warp Core rated at 1500 Cochrane feeding 2 RamJet LF-45 Mod 8 Advanced Asynchronous Warp Drive Units 2 x FIG-6 Subatomic Unified Impulse Units 2 x FIG-5 Subatomic Unified Impulse Units 1 x Q-1T Quantum Slipstream Drive System 2 x Asynchronous TF-5-U Transwarp Coil Units Cruise Speed Warp 7 Maximum Sustainable Speeds Warp 9.97 Transwarp 38.54 with Quantum Slipstream (for 30 second bursts) Emergency Speed Transwarp 14.84 (for 2 hours) Transwarp 40 with Quantum Slipstream (10 second pulse) Transwarp 60 with Quantum Slipstream (for 0.2 seconds) the ship effectively "blinks" forward ~7 lightyears. This has only been tested in simulations and would catastrophically destroy the Quantum Slipstream system, it may also cause severe damage to the surrounding systems and ship.
CREW SUPPORT SYSTEMS Medical Support Systems Medical Complex on Deck 4, equipped with two intensive-care wards, a laboratory, a nursery, the CMO's office, four surgical suites, a null-grav therapy ward, a morgue, a biohazard isolation unit, and a dental care office. Recreational Systems Main Crew Lounge on Deck 5 2 standard Holodeck facilities on Deck 3 8 standard Holosuite facilities on Deck 2 Phaser Range Room (Primarily used for Security and Tactical Training) on Deck 14 Gym Suite on Deck 16 Crew Quarters Standard sleeping capacity for 750 persons; 75x 6-person communal quarters (60%) 75x 2-person quarters (these quarters can be easily modified further for familial capacity) (20%) 115x 1-person quarters (15%) 35x Empty quarters to be configured as needed	AUXILIARY CRAFT Shuttlebays 2 x Standard Shuttlebays 1 x Through Deck Flight Bay Small Auxiliary Craft 8 x Type 6 Shuttlecraft 4 x Type 7 Shuttlecraft 6 x Type 8 Shuttlecraft 2 x Type 9-B Shuttlecraft 12 x Workbee Pods Large Auxiliary Craft 40 x Peregrine Fighters 16 x Type 10 Shuttlecraft 4 x Argo Class Runabouts 4 x Yellowstone Runabouts

Mhai i-Mhiessan t'Jhaelaa

	RANK Commander POST Commanding Officer, USS Hornet SERIAL NUMBER BR-658-517-R-A-851 FLEET ASSIGNMENT Starfleet 5th Fleet, United Sector Taskforce
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS SPECIES Romulan GENDER Female HEIGHT 190 Centimetres WEIGHT 98 Kilograms EYE COLOR Blue HAIR COLOR Blond	DEMOGRAPHICS DATE OF BIRTH 63350.1 May 8th, 2386 PLACE OF BIRTH Mhiessan Valley, Romulus MARITAL STATUS IMMEDIATE FAMILY Spouse: None Children: None Father: Koval ir-Ra'tleihfi tr'Jhaelaa (Deceased) Mother: Ierilia i-Mhiessan t'Jhaelaa (Deceased) Brother(s): None Sister(s): Ecurai i-Aeleir t'Jhaelaa [/i]

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

   
• 2417: Promotion to Commander
  Formally assigned as Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Hornet
• 2416: Battle promotion to Commander
  Provisionally assigned as Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Hornet
• 2414: Promotion to Lieutenant Commander
  Assigned as Commander Air Group, U.S.S. Hornet
• 2412: Promotion to Lieutenant
  Assigned as Squadron Leader, Red Squadron, U.S.S. Hornet
• 2410: Promotion to Lieutenant J.G.
• 2408: Graduated Starfleet Academy as Ensign
  Assigned as Peregrine Pilot, Gold Squadron, U.S.S. Hornet
• 2404: Entered Starfleet Academy
  Major: Small Craft Piloting
  Minor: Special Tactics and Reconnaissance, Starship Tactical Systems, Combat Medical Procedures

COMMENDATIONS


DEMERITS


JOINT OPERATIONS COMMENDATIONS



BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION



MEDICAL HISTORY

PHYSICAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Mild Allergy to fish. Refer to dietary needs file.
Cardiovascular system operating a normal levels
Respiratory system operating at normal levels

Minor pressure on spine from overuse detected in medical scan, supporting equipment to be added to command chair.

MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT

OBSERVATIONS
Appearance: Neat
Speech: Normal
Eye Contact: Normal
Motor Activity: Normal
Comments: Shows curiosity over compliance, normal for a starfleet officer.

MOOD
Euthymic
Comments: Subject showed no outward signs of undue mental stress or trauma. When asked subject described current mood as 'bored' and requested additional assignments, lamenting the reserve status of the USS Hornet.

COGNITION
Orientation Impairment: None
Memory Impairment: None
Attention: Normal
Comments: Cognition normal

PERCEPTION
Hallucinations: None
Other: None
Comments: Perception normal

THOUGHTS
Suicidality: None
Homicidality: Intent
Delusions: Other (Minor)
Comments: Seeks combat assignment, wishes to sacrifice self and crew in defense of others. A laudable goal, but should not be an initial plan.

BEHAVIOUR
Cooperative

INSIGHT
Fair
Comments: As many command officers, subject has issues with self diagnosis. Medical staff should be attentive to complaints.
JUDGEMENT

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Cardassian city of Lakarian requests assistance following Hur'q attack

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Talua Dalis | 96349.4

Within the last month, a small contingent of Cardassian Defence Force vessels arrived at a Federation Starbase on the Klingon border, Deep Space Seven. GNN sources identified the leader of the group as Gul Drokan, a minor politician within the local government of Lakarian city who had been a strong advocate for first rebuilding critical infrastructure in industrial and agricultural sectors rather than the priority reconstruction of administrative infrastructure.

When questioned, Rear Admiral T’Sai, confirmed that a meeting had taken place, but that no agreement had been reached, and diplomatic channels were being investigated to ensure the equal distribution of aid within all appropriate treaties and to the satisfaction of all appropriate governments.

One concern raised by Federation speculators is that an underhanded action by someone holding a military rank to circumnavigate the Detapa Council harkens back to a dangerous precedent where the civilian government was overtaken by a military council and significant rebuilding of Cardassian militaries took place. However, Romulan speculators instead believe that the needs of the populace must be put in front of politics, to prevent needless loss of life. Klingon speculators are remaining silent on this matter.

Lakarian City is perhaps most well known for being levelled in the final days of the Dominion War, a cultural icon of Cardassia, the Dominion’s assault was believed to be a demoralising action, however it ultimately led to Cardassia overthrowing the Dominion at grave cost of 800 million lives, 200 million of which were the civilian populace of Lakarian City. A memorial erected in 2376 stands testament to the bravery and determination of those who followed Corat Damar.

Following the bombardment, large deposits of minerals and fertile soils had been released and during rebuilding, Lakarian City had been transformed into a thriving agricultural metropolis, attracting the attention of True Way terrorists in 2408, who bombed irrigation controls causing minor flooding and ruined harvests.

More recently however, during the Hur’q assault on the Alpha and Beta quadrant, these newfound resources were a prime target for the Hur’q, leading to further damage and demoralisation of the area. Renja Dromal, a citizen of Lakarian City said “Every time we rebuild, our work is undone, the Federation said they would protect us, but not one Federation ship was seen above Cardassia as the Hur’q attacked, these false promises make it hard to believe we can thrive under this treaty.”

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Remember the USS Voyager? You won't believe what her crew looks like now!

TO FDC\Cardassia CC FDC\Command; Alliance Materiel Command FROM RADM T'Sai, S. SUBJ Lakarian City

To whom it may concern,

As of Stardate 96317.93, Deep Space Seven has been subject to a direct communication request from a Cardassian delegation led by Gul Drokan. Following a meeting with the delegation, concerns were raised regarding the conditions currently faced within Lakarian city, which has allegedly suffered crippling effects from the Hur'q conflict which, due to an alleged backlog, is facing an imminent crisis with starvation, rampant crime syndicates and limited power reserves. Please see attached my report on this matter.

The Prime Directive is clear. We can not involve the Federation, or by extension, Alliance in the natural development of a culture, in particular their government. But we also cannot ignore a clear crisis which will affect sentient life.

As such, I request a delegation from your office to investigate the situation within the city, and to forward a summary of the political climate within the Detapa council to my office. I am in particular interested in the current state of any additional political parties, the spectrum therein, and potential increases of military buildup within either the Council or Cardassian culture as a whole.

I would also appreciate being provided with Dossiers on both Gul Drokan and Glin Granek.

Peace and long life.

//SIGNED//
Rear Admiral Sileia T'Sai
Chief of Logistics, Starfleet Fifth Fleet
//ATTACHMENT// Report: Cardassian Requests for Supplies - RADM T'Sai

SUBMITTED: Stardate: 96317.93

FILED BY: RADM T'Sai

SECURITY: Level 2 - Confidential

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LOCATION: Deep Space Seven
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MISSION: Investigate unusual request for a meeting from Cardassian Gul Drokan
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OUTCOME: Matter referred to Federation Diplomatic Corps pending confirmation with Federation Envoy on Cardassia.
Basic aid packages will be placed together within authority of Starfleet Command and an Alliance delegation shall be dispatched to investigate the situation in Lakarian city.
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KEY PERSONNEL:

RADM T'Sai
RADM Quistra
CAPT Park, J.
CAPT Ijhlab, P.
CAPT D'Oreth, K.
CMDR Calogero, V.

GUL Drokan
GLIN Granek

​NARRATIVE: Gul Drokan and party arrived aboard Deep Space 7 at 20:26 station time, meeting occurred in Meeting Room 8 on deck 32.

At the outset of the meeting, Gul Drokan laid out his reason for not sending a request via formal channels, which was to avoid the message and his request being caught in civilian channels both within the Cardassian Union and Federation. His requests centred around a growing crisis in Lakarian city which had been subject to some of the worst results of the Hur'q assault on the Alpha and Beta quadrants. Rear Admiral Quistra questioned the reasoning for requesting a meeting outside of official channels and effectively off the books.

Gul Drokan explained that there is an administrative backlog and he fears that any process which involves the Detapa Council or Alliance Envoys would only add delay to what is already a potential crisis. Glin Granek also elaborated that while they had the support of the Detapa Council in these matters, the council had not authorised or endorsed this request.

Glin Granek made mention that they have no interest in pushing a political side, and are asking for an anonymous donation of supplies, both myself and Admiral Quistra reiterated that any materials from the Federation would be logged and any actions would be taken in cooperation with the Detapa Council through a civilian agreement upheld by Federation law.

Captain Park requested a visit to Lakarian city to investigate the current extent of the crisis and provide immediate support and aid where appropriate. Glin Granek confirmed he was within his authority to allow a visit, however in spite of this, he alluded that the Detapa Council may object on a matter of pride, making the Cardassian Union look fragmented. At this, Admiral Quistra once more informed the Cardassian delegation that while Alliance or Starfleet forces would be responsible for administering aid, the authorisation would need to come from civilian bodies within.

The Cardassian delegation departed and a short debrief was conducted. Captain D'Oreth suggested that civilian representatives of the Cardassian government, rather than a military representative delegation be convened to the Cardassian embassy on Bajor in Ashalla city for this request, rather than a Federation starbase on the Klingon border. The Captain further posited that the Gul and Glin would earn political favour and influence by negotiating this outside the Detapa Council which I agree with. Any dealings with this delegation must be done with the backing of the Detapa council.
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RECOMMENDATION: Investigate claims of Lakarian city for authenticity, this is to be conducted with both the backing of Federation Diplomatic Corps and an Alliance/Starfleet taskforce to investigate the city. If an Alliance force is used, I would ask Dominion involvement to be kept to a minimum.
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OOC: Thank you for the first event in what should hopefully be an interesting political minefield to navigate!

Occurred on 25/04/2020 @ 20:00 EST
I was unfortunately unable to get the first part of the log, if anyone has that please let me know!

[Local] Granek@Zarro: Now as I was saying...
[Local] Granek@Zarro: We know with the lack of available starfleet vessels in this area during the Hurq attack, station like this must have taken significant damage. It's good to see that the reputation of Starfleet's engineers is earned
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: That at least brings us to the topic in question. In essence, we have been given the task from the Detapa Council to rebuild the city and provide for the affected families.
Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex nods along stiffly at various points in the discussion.
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: A noble and necessary cause, but one for which we haven't the required resources. Of course, this means we have to get a little creative in our solution.
Park@ecutts leans back and steeples his fingers to his chin as he listens.
Quistra@PlanetOfHats has a PADD perched on the arm of her chair. She glances at it now and then, then looks up with a quiet nod as she listens to Drokan make his appeal.
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: It certainly was not my initial impulse, but given the gravity and necessity of the situation on the ground, our thoughts turned to the economic powerhouse of an ally just next door.
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 looks around the room, looking, frankly, a little lost, and perhaps a bit amused, a bit skeptical.
[Local] Granek@Zarro: We were certain that given the Federation's generous offer of protection to the Union after our dismanteling of our fleets, the alliance would be interested.
[Local] Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex: It's an agreeable request. What resources do you require?
Drokan@GeoffB smiles
Quistra@PlanetOfHats moues her lips. "If I may add something, Admiral T'Sai."
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 looks around the room, and then to the Admiral to her right, skeptically. She raises her eyebrow in the Standard-Issue Vulcanoid Interrogative.
[Local] Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex: Admiral Quistra.
Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex bows her head to allow her to take the table.
Phill'min@dhofmann has been sitting back, actually looking somewhat relaxed now. Well hell, this is her first formal meeting with a Cardassian after all. One might say she had a neutreal, yet still paranoid look towards it all.
Park@ecutts casts a quick glance over to Admiral T'Sai, his gaze then falling in Admiral Quistra's general direction.
Quistra@PlanetOfHats crosses one leg over the other. "Starfleet is obviously receptive to humanitarian concerns like this, and it's in all our interests to assist the people of Lakarian City. The last thing we want is a humanitarian crisis. I think that's above dispute. My question is around the fact that you've asked for this meeting outside of official channels and off the books. That raises a concern to me. I think we share the goal of ensuring that our resources go most quickly to where they're most needed. Why this back channel?"
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: Ah, we imagined that this might cause some unwarrented concern.
[Local] Quistra@PlanetOfHats: "With all due respect, it's in all our interests to ensure that all bases are covered and that we're all on the same page."
Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex nods to Admiral Quistra and looks back to the Gul.
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 looks at Drokan, and at 'unwarrented concern,' gives the kind of skeptical expression that can only possibly (under normal circumstances) come from a teenager.
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: Allow me to explain. We have been working with our various agencies that are meant to provide for us in times of crisis. But there is devestation all across the planet and resource management has been stretched thin. We have been stuck behind a myrid of regulatory policies, and requests have been backlogged.
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: These families need the support as soon as possible, and we did not want to wait for our superiors to finally get around to us. We have been forced to get creative with our solution.
Quistra@PlanetOfHats leans forward slightly, elbows on the table. "Here's my concern, and I voice it with considerable respect. We've been working through the Detapa Council not only to assist in the rebuilding of Cardassia, but in support of the civilian government. Any aid released by the Federation Council would be directed through the civilian government. I'm worried that we have two possibilities before us. The first one is that we release the aid and it logjams behind these same policy gateways. The second is that we release it through back channels, and that leads to the Federation tacitly acknowledging a parallel power to the civilian government. We both know that's never ended well for Cardassia."
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: Of course, this is not ideal, and I assure you I take no pleasure in "jumping" the line.
Quistra@PlanetOfHats shifts in her seat. "I suppose what I'm asking is how we can achieve this goal without driving a wedge into Cardassian politics, Gul Drokan."
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 looks over to her right, past Admiral T'Sai to Admiral Quistra.
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "Admiral, if I may?"
Quistra@PlanetOfHats nods to Kara once.
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "You've neglected a third possibility, sir." She gestures across the table. "That these two are rogues, shysters, or True Way looking to hoodwink us out of materiel they can't get from an increasingly less sympathetic Cardassian public and abscond with it."
Park@ecutts covers half his face with his right palm.
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 fixes Drokan with a hard look. "Why, exactly, *would* you come to *us,* a collection of literally whomever happened to be in Warp range when you show up unannounced?"
[Local] Granek@Zarro: Such accusations, I am aware that starfleet has, in the past, had issues with terrorists in its ranks. I believe it was one of your own that stole replicators bound for Cardassia for his own group of rebels, so I can completely understand your councern. What is that human expression, once bitten, twice shy?
[Local] Vittoria Calogero@Serenissima: Vittoria seemed to agree, though she kept her expression studiedly neutral. She'd been focusing on examining the body language of the Cardassian pair, throughout, nowhere near a strong enough telepath to be able to even attempt to read them at this distance... let alone Cardassians, with their famously inscrutable minds.
Quistra@PlanetOfHats purses her lips. "Let's all dial down the temperature here for a minute, Glin, Captain."
[Local] Granek@Zarro: But, the council will verify our identities as loyal servants of Cardassia. Perhapse my rank allows me to address this in a way the good Gul can... choose not to hear?
Granek@Zarro turns to Drokan for confirmation
Quistra@PlanetOfHats turns her black eyes from Kara to the Cardassian pair. "I think the concern here speaks to the same thing: Process. Proper channels, proper accountability, strong relationships."
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: I agree that we ought to remain calm here. Our concern is for the welfare of our people. There is no need to bring up charges of "True Way" sympathies.
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 smiles at the Betazoid admiral, and leans back from her forward posture, sitting with spritely poise on the edge of her chair.
[Local] Granek@Zarro: In truth, the council does not wish to show more weakness then is necessary. It is still quite a fledgling government, and the trust of the people is more important to some then their good.
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: I certainly agree that in times of stability, the systems we have set up to meet our needs are perfectly adequate. But we cannot, in good conscience, sit back and watch millions go without necessities
[Local] Granek@Zarro: Sadly, there are those few elements that would rather see themselves re-elected then help the people of Cardassia. But I can understand your concern about political favouritism. I have a solution that may solve that particular issue?
[Local] Quistra@PlanetOfHats: /me picks up the glass of water in front of her for a measured sip. "Of course, anything decided here is mostly in principle. Foreign aid is voted on and decided by the civilian government of>
Quistra@PlanetOfHats the Federation - that is, with a vote of the Federation Council." She pauses for a moment. "I'd like to hear your solution, though I'd also like to clarify if you're here on behalf of the>
Quistra@PlanetOfHats Detapa Council, or if this is a freelance effort."
[Local] Granek@Zarro: I will admit, we are here of our own accord. The council has made no "official" request for this meeting. However it would be wrong to say the council is unaware of us.
[Local] Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex: If you would enlighten us as to which party you represent?
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: We simply represent the pressing interests of those we have been entrusted in Lakarian city. This is no grand conspiracy and I will be as transparent in our relief activities as I can with you.
[Local] Granek@Zarro: We have no interest in using this to support a political side, we would be just as happy if aid can be delievered anonymously without us being made reference to.
Quistra@PlanetOfHats glances at T'Sai, sipping her water. Her expression is unreadable.
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: Sometimes true patriots have to act quickly to meet the needs of their countries. I figured that having the Federation as a partner in this may help to keep us honest.
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 places her fist under her chin, suddenly looking deep in thought, pursing her lips and kicking her legs - which fall short of the floor, given the comparative heights of herself and the chair.
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "How big is Lakarian city, again? Population, geographic area? What sort of nessessities is it falling short of?"
Phill'min@dhofmann sat there, thinking that if this was a different... event, a crew of ships would be on the way already. Then again, what she is used to; these said ships didn't have valuable equipment like
[Local] Phill'min@dhofmann: replicators, and also Governments didn't seem to have the ability to form such large fleeps to possibly capture another as they do today.
[Local] Granek@Zarro: The population, before the attack, was nearly up to pre-dominion war levels. Before the Lakarian city atrocity, that is. At the moment it stands at just over a million souls. Power supplies are being
[Local] Granek@Zarro: reserved for essential services, little food is being imported, and there are a variety of infrastructure issues
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: Of course, we will provide detailed statistics of our situation on the ground if and when we reach an agreement on the possibility of aid.
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 nods to herself, her eyebrows furrowing. "And you..." Kara raises her eye at Drokan. "You have the rank of Gul. But you didn't come in your own ship. Is your rank an administrative one?"
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "Do you command an infantry unit instead of a vessel, perhaps; or perhaps an oceangoing planetary patrol craft?"
Drokan@GeoffB looks down a moment.
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: Administrative is the word, yes. Our diminished fleet capacity has thus far prevented approval of my requests for a command.
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 frowns and nods to herself, leaning back and bobbing her head.
Quistra@PlanetOfHats curls her fingers around her glass. "Why do you think you were passed over?"
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: Oh I assure you it is merely a logistical issue. Countless officers are up for these positions. I am no better suited for a ship than any one of them.
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: But of course, these details are irrelevent to the matter at hand.
Phill'min@dhofmann was rather starting to enjoy this game of chess that was now being played. Eyes darting from one side of the table to the other as they kept going.
Quistra@PlanetOfHats sips her water, then glances to her left. "I think it's important to ensure that we're not undermining the Detapa Council, but also that aid resources are being distributed effectively."
[Local] Quistra@PlanetOfHats: "To me, working tactfully and cooperatively with the civilian authority seems to be the best approach."
[Local] Granek@Zarro: That approach has left many in starvation.
Park@ecutts leans back once more, clear that he has many thoughts on the matter now the more he listens.
[Local] Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex: Of course you will understand, any supplies you request would be processed through standard Federation channels, their journey through our supply chains logged.
Quistra@PlanetOfHats tilts her head slightly to the side. "What you're asking for is for Starfleet to undermine the legitimate government of Cardassia on the word of the military. You understand why that's impossible.
[Local] Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex: Should the Federation council agree on a release of these resources, the Detepa Council would also be notified and queried as to the current situation in Lakarian city.
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 starts to rock side-to-side, letting out a (rather quiet) 'hrmmmm' of thought as she starts visibly going into deep contemplation.
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: I understand the sentiment, and were I in your position, I would press this issue as you have. And we have made it no secret to the Detapa council that we need the assistance.
[Local] Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex: As Admiral Quistra states. In it's current form, this proposal is not something we can agree to, without the backing of the Detepa council.
[Local] Granek@Zarro: Gul, if I may, how many would die while this is being debated and put through official channels?
[Local] Granek@Zarro: This valuing of petty political stature over lives is the reason we're here and not at the council now.
[Local] Vittoria Calogero@Serenissima: "If I may. Surely, if your intentions are as noble as you propose, there can be no issue with this being logged and noted with the Council and with Starfleet Command."
[Local] Granek@Zarro: I understand that you wish to remain impartial, we are happy to aquiest to any measure that removes any sort of political interference. Third parties, anonymous donations, starfleet hauling the goods
[Local] Granek@Zarro: themselves if you so wish. But if political preening is worth the lives lost, then I agree entirely. We do have nothing to discuss.
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 shakes her head and sighs, letting out a snort. "I don't think you understand the issue we're facing as Starfleet officers."
Park@ecutts finally lets out a soft, barely audible sigh.
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: If it is merely a question of trust, we would be more than happy to see a detachment of Starfleet engineers assist in the rebuilding efforts. See where the resources are going. In the hands of the
Quistra@PlanetOfHats sets her glass of water down. "We have only your word on the status of Lakarian City. This is the first suggestion we've had that the situation is nearly so dire."
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "We, all of us, are official representatives of the United Federation of Planets. Whatever we do is therefore taken as a *de facto* and *de jure* action of the Federation. You're asking us to bypass-
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: the Detapa Council - the government of the Cardassian Union - and provide aid directly to a subdivision thereof. That would be a grave breach of the Union's sovereignity."
Park@ecutts looks to T'Sai and Quistra, "Admirals, if I may?"
Quistra@PlanetOfHats nods to Park. "Go ahead, Captain."
[Local] Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex: Captain Park.
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 clams up, leaning back and nodding to Captain Park.
[Local] Vittoria Calogero@Serenissima: Vittoria tapped at her PADD under the table, very subtly, touch-typing without looking down. A text message sent back to the Maestrale, to her First Officer. [Keep a close eye on the Cardassian ship.]
[Local] Park@ecutts: "As you say, at this moment we do not believe the situation so dire. Perhaps to start with, a...visit...through proper channels, to get us on the ground and see the situation for ourselves?"
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 unsubtly pulls a PADD out of her bag, but unobtrusively starts typing on it.
Phill'min@dhofmann widens her eyesa ad her antanna perk up. Park said a comment that certainly got her attention.
Park@ecutts turns his gaze to the Cardassians, a momentary pause before he continues.
[Local] Park@ecutts: "With all due respect, Gul Drokan, what you're asking us is to strongarm your Council and force our way in to provide aid directly to your people...or at least this is what I gather from your words"
Granek@Zarro looks to Kara "Has the Federation stance on aid and sovereignity changed? In any case I assure you that we have no intention of becoming the next Romulan republic." Turns to address the table "If
[Local] Granek@Zarro: if will make things easier, it is entirely within our power to clear visits from dignataries. While the council may oppose it on merit of 'pride' they have no legal standing to stop it. I would be happy to welcome your representatives to Lakarian city"
Park@ecutts turns to the Admirals as the Glin makes note of their authoritiy to clear visits.
Quistra@PlanetOfHats frowns. "Again, you're putting us in the position of opposing the Detapa Council - with whom, I'll note, the Federation is allied. Starfleet won't become a pawn in infighting between the>
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: There is reasonable concern that we are acting against protocol and that this may pose diplomatic issues with the civilian government. Rest assured, we are fulfilling the orders of the Detapa council
Quistra@PlanetOfHats military and the council."
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: by coming here. Perhaps not as they might have envisioned, but no questions will be asked to us or Starfleet if we are able to turn our situation around in Larkarian city.
[Local] Granek@Zarro: Starfleet, as per the treaty with the Detapa council, is responsible for our external defense. This grants you full right to move about our territory as you see fit. An invitation from the military
[Local] Granek@Zarro: is mroe then enough to allow you access to the city.
Park@ecutts leans back into his chair and allows the Admirals to continue the conversations once more
Quistra@PlanetOfHats clears her throat. "I think our step here is to file an urgent report with our envoy to Cardassia. That should get things back into proper channels."
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 shakes her head and leans back, looking up at Gul Drokan. "As I understand this, Gul Drokan, the Cardassian Union is rather decentralized at present, and the various sub-level polities are assumed
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: to have *de jure* authority to negotiate their affairs as they see fit unless and until it breaches the law or enters the realm of politics where they would be effectively attempting to speak on
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: behalf of Cardassia Prime or the Union itself... Is that correct?"
Quistra@PlanetOfHats glances at Kara and clears her throat.
Park@ecutts slowly gets up from his chair and moves to stretch his legs for a moment, raising his hand slightly in a general apologetic gesture.
[Local] Quistra@PlanetOfHats: "Ultimately, this task force does not have jurisdiction over Federation affairs in Cardassia. The limits of our authority is to kick the ball into the proper court."
Quistra@PlanetOfHats sets her PADD in her lap. "Admiral," to T'Sai. "My best recommendation is that we contact the Federation envoy to Cardassia with this information and look to get the ball rolling through those >
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: You would be correct on that account. The days of the overcentralised Union are over and individual constituencies have been granted greater authority in their affairs. Having to ask for such aid does
Quistra@PlanetOfHats > channels. As said, the Federation supports the reconstruction of Cardassia. We can do it the right way."
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: not make us look great, in the eyes of our people, but it is certainly not criminal.
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 suddenly smirks, gleefully.
Granek@Zarro turns to the Gul, and mutters a little too loudly "They had no problem handing out industrial replicators to terrorists attacking our colonies in the past."
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "You mean it would be politically... Galling, for the Depata Council to be upstaged in aiding Lakarian city?"
Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex nods "We shall contact the Cardassian Envoy to take these matters forward. We shall see to it that this request is expediated where possible and appropriate if the situation is as you describe."
Quistra@PlanetOfHats taps her PADD against her hand. "I'm going to ignore that chewing of old soup for the sake of diplomatic courtesy, Glin."
[Local] Granek@Zarro: I am sure those living within the regional pet projects of the council will be most appreciative. Gul, I believe we've done all we can here. Would you agree?
[Local] Vittoria Calogero@Serenissima: Vittoria's black eyes turned curiously to Kara as she felt the glee radiating off the green-haired Romulan.
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "Quite right, Glinn. You have done all you can do... Here."
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: That is a straightforward and understandable course of action, Admiral. Regrettable, in our case and to the urgent needs of our people, but a Cardassian must respect those who are "By-the-book".
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "You've made your approach for a speedy, back-channel resolution, frankly, to the wrong people."
[Local] Granek@Zarro: Admiral, are all of your subordinates this... spirited?
Quistra@PlanetOfHats gives Sileia a glance, not knowing Kara from Adam herself.
Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex turns to Kara "Thank you, Captain." she speaks with no emotion.
Phill'min@dhofmann for the past couple of minutes has been shifting around in her chair as if it was made of sandpaper. Personally, she was not liking the outcome. But, she felt it wasn't her place to open her-
[Local] Phill'min@dhofmann: -mouth.
Park@ecutts looks up and back at towards the table, realising the discussion seems to be drawing to a close.
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: I thank you again for your time. This was still rather enjoyable, all things considered. I am rather a fan of these diplomatic discussions.
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 stands up when the Admiral does, stretching and rocking back and forth on her feet.
[Local] Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex: Gul, Glin. I have found this meeting agreeable, I would be facinated to see how your appeal is recieved by the Cardassian Envoy.
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "Admiral, was that 'you are dismissed' said politely?"
[Local] Drokan@GeoffB: As will we.
Drokan@GeoffB 's smile fades has he begins to leave
Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex looks between both ends of the table.
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 frowns as the Cardassians turn to leave without a by-your-leave.
[Local] Park@ecutts: "...that could've gone a lot worse."
Phill'min@dhofmann finishes her internal debate. "Escuse me, may I give an opinion..?"
Quistra@PlanetOfHats folds her arms. "I don't think there's a conspiracy there. And that's why I'm bothered. The last thing we need is to set a precedent for the military as a parallel power."
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "... I meant what I said literally," Kara murmurs. "Pardon me, Admiral." She turns and *jogs* out.
Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex follows the Romulan with her eyes.
Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex mutters after a few moments, "Illogical."
[Local] Vittoria Calogero@Serenissima: "Admiral. It may take a little time, but I would suggest forwarding the data about those two, and this situation, to Intelligence." she said, softly. "As a precaution."
Quistra@PlanetOfHats nods to Phill'min. "Go ahead."
[Local] Phill'min@dhofmann: "While I do not know all of what has happened in the past.. I feel there has been a bit of trouble." She more or less looks to Admiral T'Sai. "Earlier today, we spoke of times changing. This sounded-
[Local] Phill'min@dhofmann: more like a call for help. In the meantime, would it be so wrong to give even the basic of aid until a definate answer was given..?"
Quistra@PlanetOfHats frowns slightly. "It's not that simple. The Federation has been rebuilding Cardassia. HARF was there for ten years and went back after the Hur'q attack."
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 leans against the side of a chair, shaking her head and looking slightly disheveled - as if she had just been runing. She takes a few moments to run fingers through her hair, revealing her ridges.
[Local] Vittoria Calogero@Serenissima: Vittoria gave Kara a curious glance as she sprinted back into the room and leaned against the table, though only for the briefest moment.
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "Damn, they move fast," Kara mutters. "It's like they vanished into thin air between here and the corridor outside." She smirks as she says that.
[Local] Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex: The Cardassian Union, indeed Cardassia itself, has been subject to a number of crippling attacks since the Dominion War.
[Local] Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex: In the final days, the Dominion and Breen bombarded the planet causing planetwide destruction.
Phill'min@dhofmann glanced towards Park who earlier mentioned going and checking the situation out, but only for a few seconds before looking back to the Admirals.
Quistra@PlanetOfHats nods quietly. "Helping them is the right thing to do. But so is strengthening civilian government. We don't need another situation where the military goes around its civilian oversight."
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "That's an understatement. Lakarian City was razed in two seconds."
[Local] Quistra@PlanetOfHats: "If we deal with the military first, we set the precedent for the military being able to trump democracy. That's not good."
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "Even battle-hardened Imperial Navy CIC analysts turned pale when reporting it."
[Local] Vittoria Calogero@Serenissima: "My father spoke of those horrors, sometimes." she said, with a faint shiver. "My mother, too, about the occupation."
[Local] Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex: Following the formation of the Khitomer Alliance, the stipulations placed on the Cardassian military were relaxed, and the Cardassian military is rebuilding, it's slow, but it's happening.
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 shakes her head, and sighs. "I have a solution, but... Well, I needed them *not* to walk out of here that quickly."
[Local] Phill'min@dhofmann: "I.. understand. But what those two across the table said practically sounded like an Emergency. Is it really against anyone's interest to go see, and possibly assist with food and a warm blanket?"
[Local] Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex: I agree, and I would have been very interested to see exactly what their request entailed.
[Local] Quistra@PlanetOfHats: "That's what we're trying to do, Captain. We have offices on Cardassia. They can walk out the door and check it out in five minutes."
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 leans forward on the table, resting her foreams on it and shakes her head, sighing.
[Local] Vittoria Calogero@Serenissima: "I felt their behaviour raised some suspicion. They seemed particularly interested in things going in the way they had in mind, and that way only. The situation... it doesn't smell right."
Quistra@PlanetOfHats folds her arms with a frown. "And that's what bothers me. If Lakarian City was truly on the verge of a crisis, why is this the first we've heard of it? Something'd off here. I want to know more."
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "No, it doesn't," Kara says, nodding to Vittoria. "But, taking the situation they outlined at face value... As I said, I have a solution in two days."
Sileia T'Sai@S.J.Brex pulls a PADD off the table and begins drafting a communication to the Federation Envoy on Cardassia. "Please, Captain, speak your mind."
Phill'min@dhofmann glances towards Admiral Quistra, almost wanting to say 'Well, send them!' Those antanna perked forward, but she kept her place. "..Understood.."
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "I just read up on the political situation on Cardassia. In rough, admittedly, but the Gul confirmed my understanding. Lakarian City has standing to negotiate trade deals and other such neogtiations."
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: as do not explicitly usurp the authority of the Detapa Council."
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "What we need is two or five or ten Cardassians *not* wearing military uniform, with standing to speak for and negotiate on behalf of the city, and take them to Ashalla."
[Local] Quistra@PlanetOfHats: "So it seems."
[Local] Park@ecutts: "...whatever is behind this, if anything, will only out after they get their supplies..."
Phill'min@dhofmann then thought, at that point, her low opinion was said, and she left the table. The window was also a good place to look out of not only when in thought, but to calm down. This clueless feeling-
[Local] Phill'min@dhofmann: -was getting annoying.
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "... And I think I just figured out what their, as more cynical humans say, 'angle' is, to boot."
[Local] Quistra@PlanetOfHats: "Do tell."
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 grins. "I suspect they want to embaress the Detapa Council into acting; to stop whatever internal politicing and jockying for position is going on."
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "Which is exactly what would have to happen if a stricken Cardassian city, getting no assistance from the Council, sought and recieved it from outsiders."
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "Oh, I'm sure they also have hopes it would advance their military careers, too; get the good Gul that ship," she says with a smirk.
Quistra@PlanetOfHats folds her arms. "He's very upset that he doesn't have a command, yes."
[Local] Park@ecutts: "There must always be something to gain, even for us."
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "And the best part is, if we actually *get* those civilian representatives of Lakarian City to Ashalla, we can achieve that first laudible goal whilst foiling the Gul's ambitions to personally advance
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: himself from the situation."
[Local] Vittoria Calogero@Serenissima: "That's a good theory... but I do not believe it takes into account all of the variables." Vittoria said, glancing about. "If it was only about embarassing the Detapa Council, then they would have >
[Local] Park@ecutts: "For now though, I believe as the Admiral mentioned, we can only wait to hear back from the envoys and see what unfolds from there."
[Local] Vittoria Calogero@Serenissima: been pleased to negotiate the appearance of any Federation attention to the area. In truth, they could have just contacted the news-nets. But they were laser-focused on getting exactly what they >
[Local] Vittoria Calogero@Serenissima: wanted in the precise way that they wanted it."
Kara@ShadowDragon8685 nods at the back of Park's head. "Quite right. *We* cannot really act here; the UFP as a whole would be unable to 'step on the toes of' the Detapa Council in such a manner."
[Local] Vittoria Calogero@Serenissima: "They weren't interested unless we did exactly what they asked to the letter, I felt. And that makes it seem less like a cry for help, to me..."
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "Federation member worlds, however, are perfectly free to make their own external deals in such situations, provided they do not violate fewer, more strict regulations, such as dealing directly with
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: hostile powers."
[Local] Kara@ShadowDragon8685: "... Especially ones which joined on special terms providing them with more autonomy than most - which is already considerable."
Park@ecutts looks back to the Andorian, "Captain, care to join our little Captain's group? Perhaps if all are interested, a quick retire to the bar for some relief?"
Phill'min@dhofmann kept staring, responding with a slight delay before looking over her shoulder. For some reason, this seemed to be bothering her more then it really should. "...Alright."
[Local] Vittoria Calogero@Serenissima: "Does a captain-by-courtesy count?" Vittoria asked, faintly playfully.
[Local] Park@ecutts: "Of course Commander, you are the CO of a starship are you not? And therefore, for all intents and purposes of our trip to the bar...a Captain"
[Local] Phill'min@dhofmann: Suddenly, it sounded like someone ripped open the cloth out of frustration on the top of one of the chairs. It was really Phill reaching up to her right shoulder, undoing the metal clasp, and-
[Local] Phill'min@dhofmann: -ripping the top part of her uniform jacket open along the lines of that magnetic-like style zipper. Maybe she should drink again.
[Local] Vittoria Calogero@Serenissima: Vittoria nodded. "It made sense to me to be certain. Some of the larger officers' clubs make the distinction."
[Local] Park@ecutts: Well then, shall we?
[Local] Vittoria Calogero@Serenissima: The Betazoid glanced at the other two, not wanting to seem too eager to flee the room.
[Local] Park@ecutts: Captain? Care to join us?
[Local] Park@ecutts: I believe it best to leave the Admiral to her thoughts and devices.

Khitomer Alliance

	STATUS Active TYPE Military Alliance FORMATION 15th November, 2415; treaty date 19th December 2418; military formalisation HEADQUARTERS Khitomer, Khitomer System
KEY PERSONNEL SECRETARY GENERAL Rugan Skyl CHAIRMAN OF THE MILITARY COMMITTEE Admiral D'Vak SUPREME ALLIED COMMANDER OF ALPHA QUADRANT Admiral Matthew "Mac" Marconi SUPREME ALLIED COMMANDER OF BETA QUADRANT Admiral Kererek SUPREME ALLIED COMMANDER OF GAMMA QUADRANT Vorta Loriss 4 SUPREME ALLIED COMMANDER OF DELTA QUADRANT Captain Kagran	LIAISON OFFICERS LIAISON TO UNITED FEDERATION OF PLANETS STARFLEET Ambassador Jiro Sugihara LIAISON TO IMPERIAL KLINGON DEFENSE FORCE Ambassador S'taass LIAISON TO ROMULAN REPUBLIC MILITIA NAVY Subcommander Kaol LIAISON TO DOMINION STAR FORCES Vorta Eraun 9

BACKGROUND

The Khitomer Alliance is a coalition between the major factions of the four Quadrants. The United Federation of Planets, the Klingon Empire and the Romulan Republic established the Alliance following the signing of ceasefire between the Federation and the Klingon Empire in 2413 on Qo'noS. The Alliance was later expanded to other powers including The Dominion, Cardassian Union, Deferi, Lukari Concordium, and Kentari Union.

Early in its creation, the coalition was sometimes referred to as the "Delta Alliance", as it also includes several Delta Quadrant races who allied with the forces of Alpha and Beta Quadrants during the conflict with the Vaadwaur.

NEW ROMULUS PEACE TREATY

Following the Iconian War, in 2415; Federation President Aennik Okeg, Klingon Chancellor J'mpok and Romulan Proconsul D'Tan met for a summit on New Romulus to establish a formal peace agreement. The agreement was open ended with few restrictions, it was based heavily on the original Khitomer Accords and mostly reaffirmed borders and territories.

Of note however, the new treaty praised the efforts of the temporary joint command fleets and taskforces since the discovery of the Jouret Iconian Gateway and Solanae Dyson Sphere beyond. The treaty lays out a potential groundwork for a permanent task force to present a unified response against any future threat, using the basis provided by Omega Force which was formed in response to the Borg threat.

The Parties to this Treaty reaffirm their faith in the purposes and principles of their desire to live in peace with all species and all governments.
They are determined to safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilisation of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. They seek to promote stability and well-being in the Milky Way galaxy.
They are resolved to unite their efforts for collective defence and for the preservation of peace and security.

After a failed assassination attempt on both the President of the United Federation of Planets and Chancellor of the Klingon Empire by an unknown assailant the treaty was placed on hold until later in the year, where all dignitaries once again met, this time on Khitomer leading to the treaty being successfully signed on the 15th of November, 2415.

THE HUR'Q CONFLICT
In early 2417 the galaxy was once more consumed in conflict as Tzenkethi vessels throughout the Alpha quadrant attacked planets with protomatter weaponry. The members of the Khitomer Alliance responded by denouncing the Tzenkethi and moving vessels to intercept the Tzenkethi fleets. During an investigation by the Lukari, it was discovered that some planets that were attacked did not support life, indeed would never have supported life. revealed that the Tzenkethi had not been targeting the planets or species, instead their attacks were to quell a Hur'q invasion force.

During the Tzenkethi's purge, the dormant Hur'q awoke throughout the galaxy. The gamma quadrant was particularly hit hard and a contingent of Dominion vessels, dubbed the Vanguard fleet entered Federation space seeking assistance. Led by Founder Odo, the remnants of the Dominion fleet worked with Alliance members to combat the Hur'q, leading to an all-out attack upon the Founder homeworld.

During the battle, Alliance scientists were able to produce an enzyme based on Ketracel White that was able to pacify the attacking Hur'q. Following the battle, the Alliance welcomed the Dominion to join as Alliance members, with a requirement for Jem'Hadar to be given the choice to be freed of their Ketracel White addiction.

Additionally, a new Neutral Zone was established in the Gamma Quadrant between the Dominion and Hur'q borders with a joint Alliance force assisting the rebuilding of Havas-Kul, the Hur'q homeworld. Additionally there have been an establishment of peace talks between the Dominion and the Karemma.

JOINT EFFORTS
Over the course of the years following, members of the alliance worked cooperatively on numerous projects throughout the galaxy, be that recovery and reconstruction following the devastating conflict with the Iconians and Hur'q or combining ship building efforts to create enhancements to planned new classes of starships utilizing the best design and ingenuity of all member civilisations.

The Allied Cooperative Starship Development Board (ACSDB) was created to oversee the final stages of many new vessels, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of comparative designs between treaty members and making late stage amendments to these designs. This led to a number of shared technologies and systems being used in various vessels, such as the Narendra and Vor'ral class starships.

The events of the past few years have shown all of us that the only way forward is one in which we all are determined to identify that which makes us different from one another and to learn from it, to understand it, and to appreciate it. We must see these differences as a source of strength, for that is truly what they are.

I am privileged to welcome my colleagues from the Republic Navy and Vanguard Fleet onto the ACSDB, and am resolute in my commitment to bring the technological expertise of all of its members to bear. We must use this expertise to address the challenges that we face as a common interest. Together we can leverage our unique perspectives and build the tools, systems, and ships that we need to continue forward into the final frontier.

Perhaps the most famous of these early cooperative class designs were the Edison, Chargh, Kholhr and Dominion Vanguard warships. However it wasn't until late 2418 that a fully realised fruit of the Alliance was born with the commissioning of the AFS Khitomer and release of the new line of starships in the Khitomer-class Battlecruisers that the first Alliance fleet was formed.

The Khitomer class boasts an impressive array of both stopping and staying power, featuring prominently the design influences of Starfleet and Klingon Defence Force however digging a little deeper reveals technologies from the Romulan Republic Militia; in the form of power transfer conduits that dynamically regulate weapon power with excess shielding to deliver greater firepower with less risk of damaged components in prolonged engagements, and Dominion Vanguard contributions adapted from their polaronic emitters allowing a comprehensive anti-proton weapons package as well.


Image shamelessly borrowed from @radioactivitii - https://twitter.com/radioactivitii/status/1217223547120234496
Other information from STOWiki - https://sto.gamepedia.com/Alliance

A Cardassian envoy arrives at an Alliance base unannounced.

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{[color=#239edd][font=verdana]SERIAL NUMBER[/font][/color]
{SerialNumber}}


{[color=#239edd][font=verdana]FLEET ASSIGNMENT[/font][/color]
{FleetAssignment}}
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[color=#dd9323][font=verdana][size=1.45em]PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS[/size][/font][/color]


[color=#239edd][font=verdana]SPECIES[/font][/color] [indent]{Species}[/indent]
[color=#239edd][font=verdana]GENDER[/font][/color] [indent]{Gender}[/indent]
[color=#239edd][font=verdana]HEIGHT[/font][/color] [indent]{Height}[/indent]
[color=#239edd][font=verdana]WEIGHT[/font][/color] [indent]{Weight}[/indent]
[color=#239edd][font=verdana]EYE COLOR[/font][/color] [indent]{EyeColour}[/indent]
[color=#239edd][font=verdana]HAIR COLOR[/font][/color] [indent]{HairColour}[/indent]

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[indent][color=#dd9323][font=verdana][size=1.45em]DEMOGRAPHICS[/size][/font][/color]


[color=#239edd][font=verdana]DATE OF BIRTH[/font][/color] [indent]{StardateOfBirth} [color=#3e3e3e]{DateOfBirth}[/color][/indent]
[color=#239edd][font=verdana]PLACE OF BIRTH[/font][/color] [indent]{PlaceOfBirth}[/indent]
[color=#239edd][font=verdana]MARITAL STATUS[/font][/color] [indent]{MaritalStatus}[/indent]
[color=#239edd][font=verdana]IMMEDIATE FAMILY[/font][/color]
{ImmediateFamily}
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[color=#dd9323][font=verdana][size=1.45em]CAREER HIGHLIGHTS[/size][/font][/color]

{CareerHighlights}

[color=#dd9323][font=verdana][size=1.45em]COMMENDATIONS[/size][/font][/color]

{Commendations}

[color=#dd9323][font=verdana][size=1.45em]DEMERITS[/size][/font][/color]
{Demerits}

[color=#dd9323][font=verdana][size=1.45em]JOINT OPERATIONS COMMENDATIONS[/size][/font][/color]
{JointOperationCommendations}

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[color=#dd9323][font=verdana][size=1.45em]BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION[/size][/font][/color]
{Biography}

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[color=#dd9323][font=verdana][size=1.45em]MEDICAL HISTORY[/size][/font][/color]

[color=#239edd][size=1.2em][font=verdana]PHYSICAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT[/font][/size][/color]
[quote={PhysicalReporting}]{PhysicalAssessment}[/quote]

[size=1.2em][color=#239edd][font=verdana]MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT[/font][/color][/size]
[quote={MentalReporting}]{MentalAssessment}[/quote]

Hello there, infortunately I'm a PC user too and I'm unaware of anything that happens on the PS4 version.

I suppose the usuals apply though, social zones like DS9 or ESD will be the best places to get RP. Maybe there's fleets out there based around RP too?