08-07-2025, 12:43 AM
Shione listened intently. Mala made points that were valid assuming that the away team actually had the right to make decisions regarding where they were to meet, and they did not!
"Regardless of what we want; we have one primary mission which is to rescue or recover our Ambassador; but in order to remain in good standing with the current government I do not see any better option than to get a meeting with the President at a place and time of his choosing is not only our best choice, but actually is the only one we have.
We do not have the right to dictate to them or their head of state; on this matter. If we are to complete the mission we were assigned then I say we do as they ask and meet where they prefer, We cannot get mixed up in internal politics or religion Lieutenant Mala. Star Fleet protocols are clear in this and though you might feel this is an ethical violation I am afraid that issue cannot determine our actions, so if you require it to be an order I will make it one, but the life of a Federation Ambassador is at stake and it is job one."
She understood Mala's passion but it could not be a part of this discussion. "We meet where they have asked us to Lieutenant and given that Commander Velaul has given me the final say then..."
Shione turned and faced General Alukh, "We are ready to meet General at a time and place of your president's choosing, so shall we?"
proceed?"
She stepped back and found herself next to her Security officer and the enlisted member of her team. She spoke privately and reiterated her point, "We do what we need to do to rescue our people, and as such I do not want to hear any more discussion regarding religion; I trust I have made myself clear. And Mr. Reese I would ask you to take point and maintain your usual high level of vigilance"
There was no anger or emotion in Commander Kurasa's words, simply the tone of a superior officer clarifying order.
Stepping back to where the FO was, "Shall we go?"
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"Regardless of what we want; we have one primary mission which is to rescue or recover our Ambassador; but in order to remain in good standing with the current government I do not see any better option than to get a meeting with the President at a place and time of his choosing is not only our best choice, but actually is the only one we have.
We do not have the right to dictate to them or their head of state; on this matter. If we are to complete the mission we were assigned then I say we do as they ask and meet where they prefer, We cannot get mixed up in internal politics or religion Lieutenant Mala. Star Fleet protocols are clear in this and though you might feel this is an ethical violation I am afraid that issue cannot determine our actions, so if you require it to be an order I will make it one, but the life of a Federation Ambassador is at stake and it is job one."
She understood Mala's passion but it could not be a part of this discussion. "We meet where they have asked us to Lieutenant and given that Commander Velaul has given me the final say then..."
Shione turned and faced General Alukh, "We are ready to meet General at a time and place of your president's choosing, so shall we?"
proceed?"
She stepped back and found herself next to her Security officer and the enlisted member of her team. She spoke privately and reiterated her point, "We do what we need to do to rescue our people, and as such I do not want to hear any more discussion regarding religion; I trust I have made myself clear. And Mr. Reese I would ask you to take point and maintain your usual high level of vigilance"
There was no anger or emotion in Commander Kurasa's words, simply the tone of a superior officer clarifying order.
Stepping back to where the FO was, "Shall we go?"
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