ILLUMINARRPG: (-94 -1000). Teshss and Legate Yidot Mel

[Tim Bushnell]

Mission:  Death in the Shadows
Day: - 94
Stardate: 2445.10.29

(-94 - The Stardust - Teshiss the Orion and Legate Yidot Mel - 1000)

“Your agent was quiet effective,” Legate Mel said.

“Sloppy, she was.  I have to think of an appropriate punishment for her.  She left a body and with a little work, the investigators on Deneb V are not that stupid.  I do not pay her to be stupid,” Teshiss growled. 

The Cardassian waved his hand, “Let us discuss more pressing matters.”  He pulled out a small box.  Opening, he activated the system. “It is not that I don’t trust you. But I didn’t live this long without taking precautions. “ 

“Indeed.  My information says that you are part of an underground movement that wishes to break away from the Federation and return Cardassia to its historical power and preeminence. “

Legate Mel nodded.  “Cards on the table.  Yes, I have three other legates and about a dozen Guls.  I also have a semi-functioning spy network.”

“What you are missing are ships and arms.  Moving against the Federation, even in their fractured state may be difficult,” Teshiss said.

“Yes, and the key is Bajor.  He who controls the wormhole controls the Gamma quadrant.  We have a way to finally rid the Founders. Something that the federation didn’t do.  With them gone, we are sure the various subservient races will fall on themselves or die because of the biological controlled weaved into their genetic codes.”

“That is ambitious,” Teshiss said. “How will you do it?”

“I have in my possession the writings of Gul Duket which discuss information he learned about the founders.  While he had issues, his work was sound.  We have even tested it on a small scale.”

“And what is it you want from us?”

Legate Mel pulled out a computer tablet.   “As you observed, we need ships and weapons.  We have the soldiers.  We also have several ships left over from the Dominion war that we an use to get our weapon close to the founders.”

“We need to take Bajor.  They are ripe for the picking.  If you have been following the news.”

Teshiss nodded.  “Back to what you need.  And more important, how you would pay for it?”

“With Cardassia in control of the Wormhole again, we would control the traffic between the Alpha and Gamma quadrants.  We are sure there will be a lot of trade.  In fact we anticipate with the Founders removed, we would be able to bring in as much as 500 billion bars of latinum per major trading partner and 100 billion bars with minor partners.  On this tablet is our economists projections based on our knowledge of the Gamma quadrant, and  the proposed taxes we would collect.”

Teshiss looked at the tablet, sipping her spiced tea.  “I will have to have my team review the data, but at first glance it looks promising.”

“We would propose that Orion help provide the weapons and ships. Cardassia will provide the troops to take Bajor.  From there, we will launch the assault on the Founders. Again, if you look over the projections, based on federation data, it’s easier to get info as part of the Federation, we anticipate a 3 month campaign to take over and control the wormhole.  Our campaign against the founders will be launched at before the start of the conflict so that in 6 months, we should have control of both sides of the wormhole.”

Teshiss nodded.  “Again, we will review this.”

“In exchange, we will offer the Orion  Syndicate 60% of the taxes for the first year, sliding down 5% a year till it reached 30% in year 7.  This will more than enough to compensate you for your cooperation.  The tribute will continue at 30% for 8 years, and drop to 10% onward,” Legate Mel said. 

Teshiss nodded, “I will present your proposal and return in a week with an answer.  Meanwhile, my chef has prepared for us, while we have some entertainment.”

Pushing a button, dishes of food were brought in. Her cooks had outdone themselves, as ordered.

Teshiss made small talk for about twenty minutes.  It was painful, but necessary for her plan.

One of her men came in and whispered in Teshiss’ ear. She nodded.  “Legate, it is time for the entertainment. I hope you enjoy it.”

One of the Orions led in a hooded figure into the room.  It was clearly a female, based on her minimal clothing.   She was chained to the wall, and her hood pulled off.  Around her neck was a pain device. 

“You failed me.  You left a trail that could lead to me.  I’ve had to send several operatives to clean up your mess.  This cannot be tolerated.  Your punishment will be to be marked, and sold into slavery.  Since I do not trust you, your tongue will be removed as well.”  Teshiss said. 

Tools were rolled into the room.  And another half dressed Orion male came in.

A torch was started, and metal tools placed inside. “This is the last time Narroshi. What do you wish to say for yourself?  To beg for forgiveness? “

Narroshi looked at the Cardassian, “Legate, did I not serve you well.  Buy me as your slave, but don’t let them take my tongue.  It was quite useful, wasn’t it?” She said pleading. 

Teshiss pushed a box and Narroshi winced in pain.  “You think a Legate would take a tramp like you.  I will be sure you work in the lowest houses.  Begin.”

The Orion pulled out an iron from the torch.  It was flaming red.

“Please... please legate , master.... I will serve you faithfully.” She called out as the iron came closer.

The chemicals and the pheromones took effect and the Legate stood up.  “Teshiss, I will take her.  A bar of latinum. But leave her whole.  I would prefer to decorate her.” He placed a bar on the table.

Teshiss  called out.  “Stop.”  She pushed the box and Narroshi cried out again in pain.  “Done,” she said, handing the box to the Legate.  “I will have her prepared for transport.”  She waved her and and Narroshi was dragged out of the room 

“Legate, I will get back to you in a week.  And if Narroshi doesn’t work out, I will take her back and send her to the lower houses.  There she will live out the rest of her useless existance.”

The Cardassian smiled, “I don’t think that will be necessary,” he said.

~No it will not~ Teshiss thought.  ~Not with Narrosh’s skill. And now we will have a spy where we need her.~

Yidot Mel nodded, and took his leave.

A door slide open, “Welcome Dogarr.  Does he suspect?”

“Not at all Teshiss.  He was totally enthralled with her.  Your plan is working perfectly.”

Nodding she handed him the computer tablet.  “Go have the data analyzed.”

“Of course,” he said taking leave. 

“Now Jae has to deliver for me,” she said outloud.

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