Klingon Diplomacy

CAPTAIN'S LOG:  STARDATE 87838.10

We have arrived at the designated coordinates.  There is no sign of the Klingons.  We will hold this position for the next 12 hours.

USS SERENITY:  BRIDGE



Nox:  "Sir, Klingon Negh'var cruiser decloaking off the port bow."

Croft:  "Tactical Analysis Mr. Nox."

Nox:  "Sir, ::looking surprised:: shields and distruptors at green sir.  They're not targeting us either."

Croft:  "Well, that's a good start.  What is their registry?"

Nox:  "Uh sir, ::looking apprehensive::  IKS Kang.  It's Ja'rod's ship sir, and they're hailing."

Croft:  ::bites lip::  Well, let's hope he's put the entire tribble incident to the side.  Open a channel...."


CAPTAIN'S LOG:  SUPPLEMENTAL

With some further diplomatic effort, I have convinced Captain Ja'rod and his delegation to meet on board The Serenity.  Counselor Pouget will be joining me in welcoming our guests in Eight Forward.

USS SERENITY:  EIGHT FORWARD



Ja'rod:  "Ha!  Your humility over my honorable defeat at Minos Korva is typical of the Federation.  I will forgive it Ambassador.  But let us not pick meatless bones.  We are here to discuss the Undine.  If you are not prepared to submit to our way of dealing with this threat, then these "peeeace talkssss" will end quickly."




"You have a glorious view of space Admiral.  I will enjoy it for myself when I take this ship in our next battle."

CAPTAIN'S LOG: STARDATE 87836.42

The Kang has departed for Klingon space after our brief meeting with the Undine. While no tangible benefits were achieved with the meeting, I have learned much about the motivations of our opponents. Perhaps someday all will learn to embrace our mutual differences. I just hope we all live long enough to see it. Special commendations to my Contact Specialist, Counselor Pouget, and the manager of Eight Forward, Paruul Varsi, for their contributions to our efforts.

Setting the Stage for Diplomacy

CAPTAIN'S LOG:  STARDATE 87834.91

Despite his misgivings, Admiral Quinn has signed off on my efforts to mediate peace between the Undine, Klingons, and Federation.  While chances are low for any sort of progress, we can never be deterred from our efforts.  The Klingons have responded, and The Serenity is en route at Warp Six to meet with the Klingons in the Triegas system, on the border between our two empires.




USS SERENITY:  EIGHT FORWARD



Bar Manager Paruul Varsi:  "Is there something I can get for you sir?"

Admiral Croft:  "Only your time Paruul.  Serenity will be hosting a Klingon delegation, and I've chosen Eight Forward as the location.  I need your gentle expertise to make this peace negotiation go as smoothly as possible."

Varsi:  "Of course sir, I always try to make everyone feel as comfortable as relaxed as a I can while they're in my establishment."

A Return to Service

AMBASSADOR'S LOG:  STARDATE 89154.33

I have returned from the Memorial Service.  It was a beautiful ceremony, but no amount of beauty or speeches can make up for the destruction of the Zakdorn homeworld.  I have expressed my sympathies to the survivors and have attempted to give them comfort, but I am distracted by my own sense of loss.  If only we knew more about these "planet killers."  I feel I have lost my way, and much survivor's guilt for being off world at the time.   It has been over a year since I took this posting, but the depths of connection I have experienced in this assignment makes it feel more like ten.  I need a change of pace, and to feel like I'm contributing to the understanding of creatures like this planet killer.  Perhaps now is the time to rejoin Starfleet?


AMBASSADOR'S LOG:  SUPPLEMENTAL

I have spoken to my old friend Admiral Quinn and discussed my motivations for returning to Starfleet, as well as my concerns.  I have been transferred to Deep Space Exploration, and will be taking command of the USS Serenity, a Luna Class Deep Space Science Vessel. I have turned in a few favors, and am pleased that many of the officers with whom I have served in the past have enthusiastically agreed to transfer to the Serenity.  There will be some new faces as well; in particular I am looking forward to getting to know my new Executive Officer, Commander Robin Baxter, as well as my new Contact Specialist, Lt. Cmdr. Camille Pouget.   Although from London, I hear Cmdr. Baxter spends much time hiking in the mountain ranges of New Zealand where I was born.  I'm sure we'll have much to talk about. 

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First Officer Cmdr Robin Baxter:  ::London West-End Accent::  "Sir, we've received clearance from spacedock to disembark."

Admiral Croft:  "If you would then do the honors Commander."

Baxter:  "With pleasure sir.  Helm release docking clamps and set thrusters at station keeping.  Ahead 2 kph until we're clear of the station."



Helm:  "We have cleared spacedock."

Croft:  "And so it begins again.  Let's see what's out there...engage!"



"Space, the final frontier.  These are the voyages of the Starship Serenity.  Her continuing mission, to advance knowledge... to discover new cultures... and to serve as a valiant beacon for peace and equity in all her encounters."

Leaving Starfleet

CAPTAIN'S LOG:  STARDATE 87812.95

I have successfully lobbied Admiral Quinn to transfer me to the Starfleet Diplomatic Corps.  I am looking forward to my new position as Federation Ambassador to the Zakdorn.  I leave for the Zakdorn homeworld in two days.

A Transfer of Power

CAPTAIN'S LOG:  STARDATE 87805.61

This will be my last log entry as Commanding Officer of the USS Psyche.  While I will miss The Psyche, I know that she will be in good hands, as my former Contact Specialist Ngone Mwasaa has been promoted to Captain and will relieving me at 0800 tomorrow morning.  Captain Mwasaa and The Psyche will then transport me to Sol station to my new assignment.