Julien listened attentively and nodded. “Very interesting. We have a species in the Federation called Klingons who have a rather similar political system, though not exactly the same of course. Do you think your Governor would like to get to know us?” Julien asked. He couldn’t really invite himself and his team to the planet to see more of it, but he was really curious… what did they produce, how did their flora and fauna look, what were their technological and cultural achievements… the more they were able to find out, the easier it would be for a UFP diplomat to pick up diplomatic connections and maybe even initialize trade agreements.

• Julien King, CO

As Marishka listened to the Admiral, she could see the similarities between the two systems of government although she had a feeling the Klingon rituals were far more grandiose.

• Marishka, CIO

“I believe that there is a delegation from our home planet that is coming to meet us. In our last communique, after I had reported a sighting, I was requested to invite you over to the Merry and then await their arrival. If it is not too much problem, I would invite you to a short rest in our guest rooms and then to a small reception afterwards. It would help spend the time whilst we await the arrival of the delegation,” replied the Admiral.

The counsellor did not sense any lying on the part of the Admiral. He did seem to be holding something back from the away team although it did not seem to be anything that would physically harm the away team.

GM

Riley was torn between what he sensed from David and what he sensed from Clogtho. While David’s unease had put the Counselor on heightened alert, nothing in what he’d sensed up to this point had corroborated that feeling. As long as David adhered to the Temporal Prime Directive, Riley would need to follow what was in front of him.

He looked at Julien, giving him a slight nod. The longtime friends needed no more communication than that for the Captain to understand Riley sensed no threat from their new acquaintances.

Dekker, CNS

And indeed, as soon as the Admiral had finished his sentence, Julien automatically looked at Riley, expecting a nod and not willing to proceed without it.

Marishka thought over the security issues involved with what Clogtho was proposing. Of course it would be Julien who made the final call.

• Marishka, CIO

He also gave Marishka a quick look, but she seemed to be ok with it as well, so he nodded at Clogtho.

“Yes that’s fine Admiral, we’re in no rush.” he simply said. It would give him and his crew time to exchange first impressions and report back to the ship to get their status.

• Julien King, CO