Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Troy Hunter (General Medical Doctor) in Main Sim - Native Village - The Elder’s Council

Posted by Captain John Tiberius Glen (Captain) in Main Sim - Native Village - The Elder’s Council
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After another nod she rose and spoke once more, =/\= So it shall be that by the High Elder’s declaration, your aide may continue, your help in securing our mining of our sun crystals and to store them for whoever wishes to respect Va, his Blessed People, and His bounties we harvest may pay a fair trade for them. So the High Elder has asked if your Federation wishes trade of our sun crystals as you say others would wish, what is it you would offer in exchange? =/\= She said. It seems perhaps Glen and those about had probably missed an important detail, the Higher Elder it seems those quite aged, probably based on the details said by the priestess had heard them clear as day even through their soft speech, and probably had learned enough common and klingon during his life to also understand their intents. It seems that despite his weak stature he was still quite strong of mind and hearing which he had now used to make a choice on the destiny of his people’s future....or least the northern tribe here. How he had a ‘vision’ of the comet coming and those in the past though was up in the air, perhaps some ‘blessing’ allowed him foresight? Or was it something else? Either way seemed the High Elder wanted to know what the Federation had to offer if they wanted to trade for the sun crystals if at all.

Verity listened to the priestess as she conveyed the High Elder’s decision and the offer for trade. She recognized the significance of the High Elder’s willingness to believe their words and the importance of unity among the people of the northern tribe. Verity had some thoughts of her own but took a moment to organize them in her mind. While she did that, she looked at Captain Glenn and waited for him to respond.

“Yes, the offer of trade with you is real and will be upheld; we won’t steal away your sun crystals, and we can protect you from those who would,” Glen replied. “However, you are right to beware the influences of outsiders, and I could easily offer you many trinkets and baubles, and manufactured goods that would be devastating to your society. I also promised you that I wouldn’t force your society to change, but I must warn you that things such as weapons to protect you from your enemies, can also become weapons of murder, of robbery, and of armed uprisings against the Elders themselves. There are weapons that can even destroy entire worlds. Drugs to cure illnesses can also lead to addiction and dependence, and other recreational drugs can result in great social and economic problems. So, rather than any of these things, we would rather offer you agricultural and mining equipment instead. We could also teach you how to set up the factories to make these manufactured goods for yourself, so that you become independent, and do not depend upon outsiders for these goods because that is simply another kind of slavery. I am a merely the captain of a ship, not a diplomat or negotiator, and others from the Federation of Planets would discuss this with you, eventually offering to you the choice to join our Federation. I hope that is acceptable to the Elders.”

Glen waited for an answer, but still wondered whether destroying the mines and leaving the people alone wasn’t a better option, even if it would end his career.

Hunter remembered the scrolls lined up on the shelf ,he thought that they must be important to be left in the Elder’s hut .Approaching Glen Hunter asked ‘’Captain do you think if we ask them politely they might let me have a look at those scrolls ,who knows what secrets they hold?’‘.

“Well remembered,” Glen replied, “I’ll ask!”

=/\= We will be able to help you with technical, engineering and medical knowledge that would make your mines safer, your food crops more productive, and medicine save more lives. If we were to do that, would it be possible for my medical doctor here to look at the scrolls lined up on the shelf of your office. Even though our medicine is very advanced, we have found that we can still learn new things from medical practitioners on other planets. =/\= Glen asked the Priestess.

After a moment passed where the priestess spoke to the Elder who in turn replied something where then the priestess was speaking quietly to the other lower tiered Elders finally relayed this back yet again to the High Elder. After a nod she spoke, =/\= After consulting His council below him, and consideration, the High Elder has decreed you may review the scrolls of knowledge except for the Ancient Texts which are to the left most corner on the highest shelf. Those are the ones most sacred to us and not for outsiders, not even those you called Klingons were allowed to view them, for which they respected. Agree to this and your person may look while under my guidance or by one of my appointed acolytes. =/\= She said.

=/\= Thank you, =/\= Glen replied, =/\= this is also agreeable to us. =/\=

Hunter gave a quick nod , his interest peaked at the mention of the ancient scrolls but had no other alternative then to obey.

After this she added, =/\= The High Elder also has agreed that your trade of aide to us is acceptable, he inquires to know what amount of Sun Crystals you wish for this in barter? =/\= She said.

=/\= How many would you think was reasonable and fair? =/\= Glen asked her. =/\= And before you answer that, they are in great demand, and we could probably take all that you can supply. However, as a valuable resource for your planet, I would advise you not to deplete it completely for a short term gain, but to maintain it for future generations to use. As I told you earlier, I’m a pilot not a diplomat. I’m a soldier not a negotiator. Officials from the Federation of Planet will visit you and begin trade negotiations and I have no doubt that you will hold out for the best deal you can get from them. =/\=

• Glen, CO

The doctor asked Verity if she would accompany him with her U.T and also if they would be able to read the context which would help ascertain its meaning.. If not he would drag the tall woman with the spear along .

Hunter Dr.

Nodding in agreement, understanding the importance of maintaining the planet’s valuable resource while still benefiting from fair trade. Verity spoke up, her voice calm and measured. “It is not our intention to deplete the Sun Crystals as it would not be in the best interest of your people. We should negotiate a fair exchange that ensures the sustainability of your resources while meeting our needs as well.”
She turned her attention to the priestess, addressing her directly. “Honored Priestess, we appreciate the High Elder’s willingness to engage in trade negotiations with the Federation of Planets. This will ensure that both our peoples can benefit from a mutually beneficial arrangement. As for the amount of Sun Crystals we seek, we would be grateful for a modest quantity that allows us to establish a foundation for trade. We can discuss specific numbers and terms in detail when the Federation officials arrive.”

Verity then turned to the doctor, responding to his query about the ancient scrolls.

“Doctor, I will accompany you,” she said with a determined expression. “With the assistance of my universal translator, we should be able to decipher the context and meaning of the scrolls. Let us respect their cultural boundaries and proceed with caution.”

Verity picked up her universal translator, ensuring it was fully functional and ready for use.

V. Aphelion

OOC: Hopefully I didn’t miss anything in this post. I took a few days off for a family gathering. I read and interpreted as much as I could.

Mika