The office of admiral Montrell

[Frank Gordon]

Shakeing his head.
"I think Higgins is too close to them. His findings will not change anything. Threats will not effect any division here. Nothing erases or excuse's the deeds of these people. I think it best to simply rid ourselves of this race from Expansion Fleet."

[Will Karelia]

"But your men died for something. They saved countless others. What did my crews die for? Nothing. They all died while trapped in that station as it fell from orbit. Those that lived through the reentry died on impact. I've been to the remains, I've seen what's left. You sent your people to die for the continued survival of others, but I allowed mine to die simply because I could not save them. They died for my incompetance."

[Randall Sanchez]

"An Irish coffee would be very welcome, admiral."
*Sanchez sits down in front of admiral Montrell's desk.*
"As you can read in my report, these Loxians have definitely left the ways of the pirate behind them. They live like civilised people aboard that station now, and if I may say so, their presence has made quite an improvement to Vontak Nor. They built their own planetarium and park, for example. In my opinion, and you know that Loxians were never high in my praise before, this treaty is succesfull."

[Randall Sanchez]

*Sanchez gratefully drinks from his coffee.*
"Of course, admiral. As for the Loxian park, it is called Avoxia, and General Zayan has brought me there. Trees in all shades of color with a rapid rate of growth, flowering plants, and a dark blue colored grass, as well as murals made with Loxian flowers, representing twelve popular Loxian people. It is certainly worth a visit, admiral, and when you walk through that park, you forget for a moment that you're actually on a space station, and not on some paradise planet. Would you like me to bring back pictures for you?"

[Hedford]

*Hedford entered the office of Admiral Montrell and walked inside the dark room*

"Goodevening Admiral, I here have an update on the report you asked for. Repairs on the ships have begun and others are in orbit of the station. Several ships have requested new supplies, to continue their journey back home. I only need your approval to do this."

*Hedford hands the report over to Admiral Montrell who had turned his chair to face him directly*

[John Casden]

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[Montrell]

"Yes Major, I really appreciate this. It will definitely be discussed among the other admirals, we can't be naive and disregard what has happend at Deep Space 12."

*Montrell stands up and walks to the replicator*

"But you told me earlier that your own homeplanet was destroyed by the Na'jigat, weren't you prepared? Didn't you all have your premonitions? "

[Montrell]

"I understand, I wish you all the best and also strength with this difficult undertaking"

*Montrell turns to Commodore Hedford who had already done his story*

"Thank you Commodore, I'll stop by his office immediately"

*Montrell sees Hedford turning towards the door and leaving his office. He then stands up and also leaves*


OFF: I don't believe Hedford did run a restaurant on Starphoenix. But you never know :P, he's a man with many talents http://www.expansionfleet.com/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

[Montrell]

"I see, I see. Well gentlemen, as I've read the report of Ambassador Gordon which gave me several reasons to think about, I'm deciding not to proceed in any talks with this race. I don't think they share the same interest as our Federation, and at this moment we have more important issues at hand. There may be moments in the future, where this race has improved their way of life, improved in such way that contact may be made again."

[Brian Higgins]

"I will enjoy seeing you again when I come back and report what I find out about the Sal'Tek, then you will regret what you just said."

"Perhaps you are right about one thing Ambassador, You are a child, and you should be treated as such for going against everything the Federation stands for."

*Wish that said Brian taps his combadge and in a aura of blue light disappears off the station.  His destination unknown*

[Montrell]

"They died for your incompetance......hmm"

*Montrell coughs*

"Well as we are both human, we are allowed to make mistakes. And how we deal with those mistakes, defines how we really are...Ofcourse there is regret and guilt as such a thing happens, but you are stronger than that! You had the time to deal with it all, and now it's time to move on. I'm not saying that you need to forget all that happend, but what I mean to say is that you need to move it aside and think of it as a lesson."

[Hermes]

*At that moment, the voice of Hermes resounds.*
"My apologies, admiral and captain, for your interruption, but I have a request to make of admiral Montrell. Mr. Montrell, we have a Loxian civilian on board, named Varnek. He desires to see 'The Burma', who I believe is former captain Burma of the U.S.S. Skytoucher. He currently resides at Vontak Nor, and Mr. Varnek requests a transport to that Cardassian station. Can you help him, admiral?"

OFF: Montrell, the idea now is that you decide Varnek will be brought over there with a shuttle or something. When you have answered Hermes with that decision, Sanchez will have a chance to offer taking Varnek there himself.

[Montrell]

*Admiral Montrell enters his office and walks to the couch. It was so placed that when you would sit in it, you could look at the stars. If he needed time to think, Diego could be found in this couch. Diego sat down and took several padds that were laying beside him*

"Hermes, can you tell me how far the repairs of the Skytoucher are? Please give me a time of readyness. Also update me on the actions aboard the station. Are the civilians already moved to a safer location?"

[Taurik]

Captain Taurik enters Admiral Montrell's office, holding a PADD in his hand.

"Admiral, I have the report for this mission. I also have the parts list for the rather... extensive repairs required."

[Draekon]

Simply Mr Montrell we are concerened about the resources this project is receiving and the key members of the project want to see how the resources are used.

Could the project be better managed under new leadership? is Vorak up to the task? thats the questions that have been raised and thus why we are here.  Mr Casdan while also my assistant is the representative of starfleet so you need not worry about under hand dealings http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

(Edited by Draekon at 1:22 pm on Mar. 7, 2005)