Peel Post - Being Star Fleet Pt.5

Posted on Fri Aug 8th, 2025 @ 5:52pm by Captain Jamie O'Connell & Commander Angel Devroe & Lieutenant Maria SanChez & Lieutenant JG Johan Albo & Lieutenant JG Sarissa Aloran & Lieutenant JG Sayvek
Edited on on Fri Aug 8th, 2025 @ 6:17pm

Mission: Stellar Problems
Location: S/M: Shakedown Cruise
Timeline: Star Date:79068.5

::ON::

[Snip]

With a satisfied smile "Looks like she's going to hold Commander; the surface is at seventy eight degrees and holding steady with the Shields still in place" he proclaimed very happy with his Team.

[End Snip]

[Surface]

"Fantastic! Job well done to all of you. Lieutenant gather your things and I'll meet you back at the Genesis" Devroe ordered with a gratified smile.

"As you wish Commander" Marcus replied "Ok you heard the lady, let's get things together and get out of here."

Walking towards the surface Devroe tapped her comm" Lieutenants Aloran and Albo, please wrap things up Medical and proceed to the shuttle; we'll be waiting for you" the Commander ordered as she continued on.

“Understood Commander” Sarissa answered politely. “We’ll be there shortly.”

Reaching the surface she saw Jemsyn "Sir the repairs have been made, as well as tested, so you are all set with the Shields" Devroe stated with a smile.

" We no longer want this shield system. It has caused too many deaths and casualties." Jemsyn replied. " The Ferengi are returning soon for the last of next payment. I fear they will not take the system back."

Thinking for a moment "If I may make a suggestion. You may have to beat them at their own game....insist they take the system back if they want their payment. If you challenge their profits then you'll have some leverage" Commander Devroe stated "Other than that I'm afraid we can't help you."

Jemsyn hated the thought of dealing with them again. He had noticed them ogaling his secretary and barely let it pass.

" If only someone knew their way of dealing, always quoting those rules about selling stuff." Jemsyn replied.

“You mean the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition” Sarissa offered a polite nod as she and Johan caught up. “We could probably provide you with a whole list of those, they do come in handy to know when dealing with the Ferengi.”

" I used to be a good litigator but they double talked me and now I have all those dead souls on my shoulders. I would appreciate the help." Jemsyn replied.

Listening to the conversation the Commander had a thought "Counselor may I have a word in private please" she asked already formulating a plan.

“Of course” Sarissa nodded offering a smile.

The two officers walk a short distance away "Counselor I had a thought; since you are able to sense when a being is being truthful, or being deceitful I would like you to help me negotiate with the Ferengi on Mr. jimsyn's behalf, that may even the playing field" Devore suggested.

“I would like to help, but there is one downside Betazoids can’t sense Ferengi. It’s got something to do with the configuration of their brains.” She shrugged her shoulders. “I would have to rely more on instinct.”

"I'll take instinct anytime" Devroe answered with a grin before turning to Jemsyn "Looks like you have yourself a negotiating team; hopefully it'll be our turn to double talk the Ferengi" she stated with a satisfied look.

Jemsyn smiled as there was hope now where there was none.

Sarissa smiled warmly. “We'll do what we can to help you.”

"Mr. Jemsyn we'll take our leave; we should return to the Peel. I'll inform the Captain what we've discussed concerning the Ferengi and wait for you to contact us when they arrive" Devroe commented then tapping her Comm "Ensign we're returning to the Genesis so get us ready to depart."

"As you wish Commander; we'll be ready" Sam replied glad to be leaving this planet.

[Meanwhile Elsewhere]

Two Ferengi Marauder ships dropped out of warp and immediately hailed the planet unaware of the Peel orbiting on the other side of the planet.
Governor Egan Prell had recovered enough to take the hail but Jemsyn was right beside him.

"Greetings Colonial Governor Prell, I am Roark and I was dispatched here to collect another payment for the Shielding Generator that is protecting your Planet" he informed the inferior being.

" I am afraid that won't be happening ROARK. Your shield has killed several of our citizens. We demand a return of our down payment and a formal apology from your Government." Prell demanded as he was joined by Jephet .

Hearing Prell infuriated Roark as he proceeded to raise his voice in an unfriendly manner "Prell!! You signed a contract and I am going to hold you to it!! NO down payment will be returned and certainly DO NOT hold your breathe for an apology from the Ferengi Government"he stated then continued "I will be down to your planet in one hour and I expect.....no I demand payment as we agreed upon. Roark out" as the transmission was abruptly terminated.

Prell wished he had the shield for a moment but then called upon Jemsyn.

[Peel]

Returning to the Peel was an easy task for the Genesis since the shielding was no longer an issue. Soon they were within range as Commander Devroe called out "Lieutenant Albo hail the Peel please" came the order.

Moments later Johan gave Angel the thumbs up "Shuttle Bay Chief this is the Genesis requesting permission to enter Shuttle Bay Two" she requested.

"Genesis welcome home; permission granted" the Chief replied as he made things ready.

Looking to Sam "It's all you Ensign" Devroe stated with a smile.

"No problem Commander" as Sam made a wide swing lining up with the entrance "Going to one quarter impulse" as she guided the shuttle into the bay before cutting power and settling softly on the Deck.

Turning to her Crew "Thank you all for an exceptional first Mission; you all performed admirably" Devroe commented "Ensign if you would secure the Shuttle please and since it's late in the day the rest of you may take the rest of the day off and get some rest."

Johan chimed in "Thank you Commander and may I say we're only as good as our Commanding Officer; so thank you for that" he replied with sincerity.

Angel gave a nod of appreciation then the Crew left the Genesis. While the Crew departed to get some rest Angel headed for the Bridge to check in with her Captain.


< One Hour Later >

It was Jemsyn who greeted Roark in the government hall carrying the bill and contract.

" Roark I am the Governmental Attorney. Your Ferengi code does not apply here. You also signed our contract promising a working products. Working implies that it was working properly. Since your product was defective and caused the death of numerous citizens you are negligible for those deaths." Jemsyn yelled as the hall was large.

Not appreciating an inferior specie's tone Roark briskley walked up to Jemsyn standing face to face "For your information we did our part; the Shield Generator was working fine after installation. If your people are too stupid to operate it correctly that is not the fault of the Ferengi; that is on your shoulders. Now where is my money as per our contract" Roark stated matter of factly "Do not insult the Rules of Acquisition."

Roark's words angered Jemsyn so much he grabbed a letter opener and lunged toward him.

Seeing Jesmyn coming towards him, Roark sidestepped his advance while drawing his weapon...firing he dispatched a phaser beam to the base of his neck....all you could hear was the sound of bones breaking as Jesmyn hit the floor never to get up again. Looking down "Stupid Human" was about of his breathe he was going to waste of this inferior species.

Prell heard the noise and came into the next room seeing Roark with his weapon.

" You murderer. You killed my friend. Security, arrest that Ferengi." Prell yelled to his Sergeant of Arms.

Roark hearing Prell, immediately pressed a button on his wristband and suddenly started laughing as he returned to his Ship in a beam of red light.

Turning the Sergeant of Arms suggested "Colonial Governor, if I may be so bold Sir, maybe it's time to contact the Federation Ship and apprise them of what just transpired."

Prell watched as the emergency services wheeled Jemsyn away. He then went back to his Office and made the call.

[ Colonial Governor Prell to the USS Peel...] Prell said into his comm system.

::OFF::

Captain Jamie O'Connell
Commanding Officer

Lieutenant Maria SanChez
Chief Tactical Officer
USS Peel
NCC-71015

Commander Angel Devroe
Commanding Officer

Lieutenant Marcus Flannery [O'Connell]
Chief Engineering Officer

Lieutenant JG Jason O'Neil [O'Connell]
Tactical Officer

Lieutenant JG Sarissa Aloran
ACMO

Lieutenant JG Johan Albo
Communication Officer

Ensign Samantha Barot [O'Connell]
Pilot
Shuttle Genesis

Eagan Prell [Sayvek]
Colonial Governor

Mr. Jemsyn [Sayvek]
Governmental Attorney
Altos IV