===== Bridge, USS Chimera ===== A new battle with the Romulans was at hand when the two unknown ships just appeared not far from the Chimera. Shane was quite surprised about the new turn of events and most others on the bridge as well. As ex-Tac, Shane was quite interested in the way how could those ship's just appear out of nowhere, but in the current situation his concentration had to be focused on other things. "Sir, the unknow ships are hailing us" said the still somewhat suprised Acheson. "On screen" Shane said and looked at Athena like asking her to be on her telepatic toes. A brief clance over on his brother revealed that his diplomatic aid was full concentrated as well. The main screen suddenly changed from the starview into a sight of an quite uknown bridge design with a Borgs inside! One of them wa standing in the middle of the other bridge and was looking exactly at Shane. Shane gasped. Only then he realised that the inhabitants of the unknow ship were no borgs, just beeings looking quite similar. All were dressed in a borg like cyborg-organic suit, but without those annoying cables coming out their heads and shoulders and none of the beeing wore the all typical borg oculars. "I am Papalasik Gr'Tel" said the beeing in the middle of the other bridge, "Commander of the royal Kzenti ship E'Tel. I would like to wellcome both our guests from teh federation and the romulan star empire in our star system. We are aware that there were and are 'disputes' between your two organisations, but I would like to ask you in the name of her Majesty to put them aside. For the duration of the diplomatic counsels both ship's are under the protection of her Majesty's fleet." The Kzenti's face hardened only a slightly little bit, like he was not used to show emotions: "Any one breaking this law will be punished." From the tone the Kzenti said this words Shane was sure he wouldnt like the punishment. "Resistance is ... suicide" {... futile} went through Shane's head. This beeings really looked quite similar to teh borg, not even from the look only, but from their lack of emotions or they thinking about resistance. The only difference was that the Kzenti had no mastermind ... no borg queen. But that could make them even more formidable enemies then the real Borg. Shane shuddered. "I am Commander Shane ..." Shane started a kidly reply when then main screen went black again and showed only the common star view with three ships nearby. Shane looked at Athena with dissaproval in his look. Obviously he didnt like he way the Kzenti introduced themselves and their kind way of ending a conversation. "Sir" Acheson spoke from behind the TAC console, "teh Kzenti ship is treansmitting coordinates and exact time of the diplomatic happening. We have less then 2 hours till the start". "Well" Shane said looking at Acheson, "looks like the Kzenti dont waste any time". Glancing over at the main screen and the two Kzenti ships Shane said: "Captain Acheson, end red alert disarm weapons and lower the shields." "Sir" Acheson said in protest, "With lovered shields we are pretty an easy target for the romulans" Shane grinned at Acheson. He woudl sure beeing on his place he would protest the same. But he knew the same what would Bretam say beeing on Shane's place: "Captain, we are here in a diplomatic mission. Lowering the shields is a sign of cooperation and our willigness for a peacefull settling of this ... issue" {Damn, you are damn right Nathan}. Only Acheson knew what he was really thinking but he did as ordred. The shadowy atmosphere on the bridge lifted as the red alert ligths turned off and the standart lights went on again. Suddenly Shane felt a bit more at ease. The interstellar was was maybe NOT to start today ... LT. Foster from behind the OPS console reported: "Sir, I am reading a strange signal coming from the asteroid belt between the third and fourth planet. I cant get exact readings but its without doubt an artificial signal. Quite a weak one, but a steady one". Shane turned to Ops and asked: "Anything we should be concerned about?" Foster shrugged slightly: "I am not sure Commander, I would like to do some more detailed scans of that signal ... just to be sure". Shane noded: "Do it Lieutenant. Please contact Astrometrics and work together with Lieutenant Oriana". Scratching his chin he asked: "How are the epairs progressing?" Foster tapped his console and replied: "Repairs still going on in all damaged sections. Engineering reports that we should have warp energy in about 6 hours". Shane noded: "Very good, please keep pressing on engineering to speed things up. We might need that warp energy sooner then we think ...". Foster looked up and wondered about the unclear hint of his ACO. "Aye, sir" he replied finally. Shane tapped his commbadge: +TAPS+ Commander Summers, please report to the bridge immediately Shane turned then to Athena and Martin: "Athena, Martin, you two will come with me to the diplomatic meeting. Report to transporter room 2 in 1 hour 30 Minutes. Dress uniforms please.The Kzenti requested four emisaries from the federation so till we will elave i will think about the 4 emisary. Any ideas?" <OOC ... anyone wishing to take part on the diplomatic happening give me a tell. You know fifo ... first in first out. The first one who asks, will go with! >> The lifts door opened and Rangi dressed in her teal uniform walked in. She glanced at Athena sitting in Shane's seat but went directly to Shane. "Commander" Shane started, "soon we are going to the Diplomatic meeting with the Kzenti and i place you in charge of the ship in my absence. Please have enginerring reporting to you about the progress every hour and dont forget to watch the Romulans." Shane tried not to show the evily grin on his face. He was interested if Rangi will object his decission to leave the ship. it was like tradition that EVERY XO objected his CO's decission to leave the ship ... anytime ... anywhere ... ===== End of log ===== Cmdr. Shane Guzman XO/ACO USS Chimera