Posted by Gamemaster Fate (GM) in Main Sim - Meeting the Governor

Posted by Lieutenant Xam Ra’Ti (Tactical Officer) in Main Sim - Meeting the Governor

Posted by Captain Rende Asam (Commanding Officer) in Main Sim - Meeting the Governor
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Rende cast a glance at Xam, she was in total agreement with him, but she had a feeling the Governor wasn’t the kind to be humble and admit there was a problem. “To put it simply, they are after to hold siege to your colony, Governor. Control the water, they control you. Your colony is quite fancy and luxurious. It’s a prime target. And they obviously have been watching for awhile and have good Intel if they know where to hit.”

Asam, CO

An annoyed look passed over the Governor’s face at Ra’ti’s perceived rudeness, “..I am well aware WHAT a pirate does and the threats they can pose! I was considering concerns that should next be taken at this news.” Then looking to Asam, “..again Captain I am well aware the target we present, clearly as you outlined there is more going on then is known to me. I take pride in my colony and it’s citizens. Clearly as you hinted there could very well be sympathizers to these pirates, whether Orion or otherwise.” he said in agreement. “..However, unless you can point to me who might do such currently I can only trust for now for your ship’s company to find a solution to this threat until I can ascertain who elsewhere I can trust to carry out securing this colony’s defense..” He said.

The butler and bodyguard nearby spoke, “..Governor given this information, it would be wise for your wife and children to be brought here for their safety. We should also activate the transport inhibitors for this room once they arrive. Your family’s guards and I are sworn to your security though I will personally suggest I and the Sentinel’s tactical officer Vet each one before entering here..” He said.

The Governor gave a nod, “..Captain I would ask then Mr. Ra’Ti and my personal guard go to get my family to return them here. I and many here may prefer our independence from the Federation and Starfleet’s rules. But my family and my colony’s safety does come first and foremost in my mind..” he said.

GM CockRoach

Xam shook his h3ad and muttered “Typical…” under his breath before looking at the Governor. “So it’s a ‘We don’t want you unless we need you.’ kinda thing, huh?” and he chuckled with derision. He looked at the Captain and said “Captain, I dont know any of these people. The idea of me vetting them is laughable unless you want me to run them all through the computer. Either way, I think splitting up isn’t a smart move. If the Orions have agents here…” and he let the words remain u spoken at the end.

Ra’Ti, Tactical

”..As you wish Captain..” The Governor said.

”..I would agree with the Starfleeters suggestions..” The bodyguard said.

Rende was quiet a moment. “I have to agree with my Tactical Officer. Splitting up would be unwise. However if you want to give us the coordinates, we can beam your wife and children directly here. Then your man can activate the inhibitors.” She turned to Xam. “We can link up with the Sentinel computer for you to run names and faces. I will also have Lt Farquharson come down with a psycho-tricorder. We can use the lie detection subroutine on it while the two of you question the security staff and anyone else.” Turning to the Governor, “Can you have someone meet him the courtyard?”

OOC:Brian had to take an LOA so we can use an NE for the psycho-tricorder for right now.

”..As long as my family ends up safe here that is fine..” he said.

She stood and walked a few feet away and activated her comm. =O=Sentinel this is Cpt Asam. Send Lt Randall Farquharson down with a psycho-tricorder immediately.=C=

Asam, CO

GM CockRoach

=O=Sentinel, requesting secure comm connection.” Rende waited for the comm officer to respond and then she dialed her communicator to a secure channel. “I am going to transmit coordinates. I need you to transport the governor’s wife and children to my location immediately.=C=

=O=Aye, Cpt. We have the coordinates and transporting…now.=C=

Asam, CO

Xam’s hand reflexively dropped to his side. He didn’t touch the phaser, but he was ready if the beings that were going to materialize were not who they should be.

Ra’Ti, Tactical

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Rende was as cautious as Xam. There was no telling what was going on, and taking the governor’s family was a good way to control him. However, as the light materialized the governor’s wife, 2 small children, and infant daughter appeared. “William what is going on?” She asked, almost demanded at the sudden and unexpected change of location. In this at least, the man seemed softer and genuinely concerned. He walked over to his wife and led her and their children to the far side of the room, speaking quietly. To his wife’s credit, she nodded firmly, sat down and began to engage her children in play to divert their own questions.

The maid knocked at the door and slipped in. “The nurse the fl..Cpt Asam requested has arrived. I took him to your office, Fitzgerald,” she said to the butler. He nodded, but looked conflicted. “I will stay with them, sir. Until you are finished questioning the security staff,” Rende said. The butler wasn’t sure what one fleeter captain could do, but the look on her face decided him that he wouldn’t want to be on her bad side. He turned to Ra’ti. “Lt, if you would please come with me?”

Entering his office the nurse stood by a window. “I will need you to start with a set of five basic yes or no questions that you know the answers to. Name, age, family, etc. This will provide a baseline. Then you may ask as indepth questions as you like.”

Fitzgerald nodded and moved to the door, and waved a man of about 28 into the room. “Have a seat. Please answer our questions truthfully.” He waited, “Your name is John Kingsley?”

“Yes Sir”

“You have lived on the colony only 5 years?”

“No. I have lived here all my life.” He looked confused. Fitzgerald knew that. He had gone to school with his niece.

“You are employed by the governor to function as Security for him, his family, and the colony?”

“Yes Sir.”

“Your mother is Emma?”

“Emma Stuart-Kingsley, yes sir.” Fitzgerald looked at the nurse who nodded and then at Xam and waved his hand toward the man inviting Xam to question him as well.

EvilJen

“Do you have contact with anyone outside of the colony?” Xam asked, beginning his ‘interview’.

Kingsley nodded, “Yes Sir. I have served as Security for the governor when members of our sister colonies have been here. I don’t have any regular contact with them, though.”

“Do you know any criminals?”

This seemed to surprise the man, and he gave Xam and Fitzgerald a puzzled look as he searched his memory for anyone he might know that fit that discription. “I mean, we have incidents of arguments, disputes over property, and such, but as far as I’m aware I don’t know anyone who is criminal. Did something happen?” He asked Fitzgerald with concern. The butler shook his head, “Just answer the questions John.”

“Is the safety and security of the governor and his family your highest professional priority?”

“Yes Sir.” He answered without hesitation.

“When was the last time you spoke to someone off-world via comms?”

Ra’Ti, Tactical

“Never. I don’t know anyone off-world to contact. All my family is here, and none of them serve on the ships.” Behind him the nurse nodded her head. The tricorder showed his answers as truthful.

EvilJen

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Xam was silent a moment and said “Is the Governor and -or the colony in danger?” He watched the man’s pupils. He was sure the tricorder was accurate, but there was always something that it might miss.

Ra’Ti, Tactical

He nodded slowly and said “The colony… will be just fine.” The nurse behind him shook her head and the difference was subtle, but definitely present. Whatever was going on, the colony was not safe.

-GM

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