Summary
Brink of war
Sikso, Marak and Kol
As the image of Tal Berel's destroyed ship dominated the viewscreen in the conference room where the Klingon and Cardassian delegations were gathered. Accusations were running wild as the Klingons accused the Cadassians of destroying Berel's runabout. This culminated when captain Kol threatened to kill Kotan Marak right were he stood. At this point Commander Benjamin Sisko intervened before things got out of hand. Reminding everyone that no conclusions could be drawn before an investigation of the incident could be done.
But Kol no longer wanted talks or investigation, this barbaric act was all the proof he needed and that now he wasn't asking for Sisko's support but rather demanding his obedience. Sisko asked if this was what he was going to say to Chancellor Gowron to justify a war that would kill millions. These words seemed to bring the Klingon captain to reason, as he left the room, he told Sisko that he would reflect on his words. In the opinion of Marak a war was now inevitable, but he was more interested to know who the Federation would side with; their "paper allies" the Klingons or their "Spirit Brothers" the Cardassians. Sisko tried the best he could to explain that the Federation would remain neutral in this matter and that intentions only regarded preventing a war between the neighboring powers.
Meanwhile at Quark's, Maura walked in to the closed commerce as Quark was sweeping the foor. She asked if they could talk, but Quark was more interested in getting her in a Holosuite. Mora had other things on her mind as she opened a briefcase she had with her, taking out a strip of Latinum and giving it to Quark, saying she had five-hundred strips with her and a thousand more on her starship and that Quark could have it all if he sold his bar and left Deep Space 9.
Ongoing investigation
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USS Orinoco (NCC-72905)
Science officer log Stardate 47295.5
- We have reached the planet Keltara, the last planet the K'Tang was reported to have visited before being destroyed in a nearby sector of the Gamma Quadrant. Dr. Bashir, myself and our Klingon attache Koleth, are being beamed down to the surface to question the Klingons that were left there.
After the landing party had beamed to the surface of the planet, Lieutenant commander Dax's Tricorder picked up signs of a Klingon camp east of there position. The tricorder also picked up an usual reading but before it could identified, a large purple furred beast jumped out of a snow bank and rushed straight towards Bashir. As it was about to strike a energy beam from a Disruptor stroked the beast in its chest and brought it down. When they turned around they saw that the shot had come from a Klingon on top of a small snow hill.
Bashir tried to thank the Klingon, but he was more interested to know why these Humans had interrupted their shore leave. Koleth told him that the IKS K'Tang had been destroyed. With no further explanation needed he lead the team to the Klingon settlement. On their way there Dax advised Bashir to watch what he said to these Klingons as they take there shore leave very seriously and if offended They might just serve you your tongue on stick, Julian. Once at the camp the Klingon reported the news of the K'Tang's destruction to his Commander Jadzia explained that the Empire suspected the Cardassians were responsible.
The commander seemed to find that possibility ridiculous as in his opinion Cadassians would not dare to attack a Klingon ship. Koleth confirmed what Dax has already mentioned and explained that a secret Klingon listening post had picked up the last transmission of the K'Tang who stated that their aggressors were Cardassian and that their Shields and weapons had been sabotaged. A fact that Dax would of liked to know about earlier. Shwoing his men to Dax, the Klingon Commander, showed his troops for who he vouched. All were there except for Garok and Katon, who were on scouting duty. Still he belived that none of them would of betrayed captain Krek. Dax explained their reason for being there was not to accuse them rather to learn the next destination of the K'Tang as its captain hadn't filed a flight path. The commander told Dax that the crew of the K'Tang were looking for supplies and informations and the only place to get it in the Gamma Quadrant, Caldonia III.
Ongoing negotiations
Back on the station, Sisko was reviewing the situation with Admiral Kernwill, who inquired about the station's Security officer's progress on death of Berel. Unfortunately with no leads and time running short, Kernwill advised Sisko that he would have to take over the negociations and that the USS Enterprise-D had been diverted to Deep Space 9, but wound't be there before three days. Sisko acknowledged the order and ended the transmission as Major Kira entered the office. Noticing the grim look on Sisko's face she asked what had happened, he explained his orders and wished for a prayer from the Prophets.
Quark and Rom are sitting at a table at the back of the bar. Quark explained details of a plan he has elaborated to get the latinum off Maura's ship. The plan was rather simple; Quark would entertain Maura over diner, while Rom would find a way onboard her ship and steal the latinum that remained.
Later in the evening, on the Seltari ship, Quark and Maura were enjoying a candlelight dinner, he tried to smooth her with pleasantries that had little effect as she jumped right down to business and wanted to know what decision Quark had come too. Quark tried to explain that he had sentimental value attachement as well a friends he was not willing to give up. Maura was rather suprised that a Ferengi would place friends over profit and before they could resume their conversation, one of Maura's officer walked in holding Rom by his collar.
Odo and O'Brien in docking bay 5
While this went on Odo met with Chief O'Brien at docking bay 5, who was investigating the debris from Brele's runabout. He had nothing much to report, his assistant had ran a level 3 diagnostic a week earlier on all runabouts and the analysis of the debris showed no malfunction. His conclusion was simple the ship must of carried a bomb. He also shared a theory with the Constable. The fact that the ship had exploded in view range of the station might suggest that someone on the station or a nearby ship might of activated the device. Odo gave it some thought before taking leave of O'Brien and heading for Quark's.
Maura and her companion escorted the Ferengi brothers back took the bar, Maura gave Quark a final offer, 2500 bars of latinum, she would expect his answer in the morning. AsQUark was expressing his frustration to Rom about his failure to achieve the gold, Odo who had walked in unnoticed and caught that last sentence. When he asked what Quark was talking about he just said that Odo misunderstood. Occupied by more important matters, Odo questioned Quark on the "Betrel incident", but for once Quark was glad he had nothing to hide as he knew nothing on the subject.
Retracing the K'Tang
In the Oricono Bashir went over what he knew of Caldonia III and his impression of Keltara with Dax, while Koleth went about his battle meditation. Bashir walked in on him as he was completing it. Bashir asked what he was doing. When Koleth mentioned battle, Bashir asked if he was expecting a battle, as a healer he never understood the need for battle. Koleth answered that he could not understand for the simple fact that he was human. Dax's voice sounded over the comm link to announce they had arrived in orbit of Caldonia III.
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References
Characters
- Julian Bashir • Jadzia Dax • Dukat • Kernwill • Kira Nerys • Kol • Koleth • Kotan Marak • Maura • Mavok Bev Nareen • Miles O'Brien • Odo • Quark • Rom • Benjamin Sisko • Zemel
- Referenced only
- Tal Berel • Gowron • Krek • Sarek
Locations
- Caldonia • Caldonia III • Deep Space 9 • Gamma Quadrant • Keltara • Quark's
- Referenced only
- Abyss
Species
- Andorian • Bajoran • Cardassian • Changeling • Ferengi • Human • Klingon • Trill
- Referenced only
- Betazoid • Vulcan
Starships
- USS Orinoco (Danube-class)
- Referenced only
- USS Enterprise • IKS K'Tang
States and Organizations
Other
- Bahal • gold pressed latinum • holosuite • shore leave • Romulan ale • Varook
External link
- On the Edge of Armageddon article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
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