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<p><span lang="EN"><font color="#000000"></font></span><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><Hall of State, Romulus></font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">"...and as we speak the ruling council of the Andorian Empire has been crushed and Imperial Troops are marching in the streets. The Coalition of Planets has turned its back on a founding member and Earth is becoming more and more isolated..."</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">The was a subdued applause from the gathered Senators, The Praetor had been speaking for more than three hours, as was his custom, and few of the assembly were still paying attention, "...on the Klingon border, we have received word that our Jo'spire mercenaries have driven the human fleet from Fautan and are landing troops to occupy the colony..."</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">In the balcony Senator Taris leaned against the green stone banister and watched the speech skeptically, "The coup on Andoria failed..." she said as Sub-commander Patalk stepped up behind her.</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">The young soldier had been assigned to the Senator's staff only a few weeks before, replacing a long-time aide. That usually meant Tal'shiar connections, but Taris had long since realized that even a Tal'shiar spy could be trust to be a Tal'shiar spy.</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">"Cadet Nanclus is waiting for you," Patalk said in his rough Rarathik drawl, something Taris believed the spy used to give people the wrong impression.</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Taris</font> brightened ever so slightly and started walking back to her office. The Senator moved at a quick pace that few Remans were able to keep, but Patalk was fast on her heels.</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">As Taris swung the doors to her office open, a broad toothy smile spread across her face, "Welcome to Dartha, my boy..." she said slapping the cadet on the shoulders, "how was your journey?"</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">"It was very comfortable Senator," Nanclus responded as any cadet should.</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">"Good, good," Taris said returning to her desk, "cousin I'd <em>like</em> you to meet my new aide Sub-commander Patalk, he is a Tal'shiar spy."</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Taris</font> watched the boy and Patalk carefully, neither showed much reaction, "Jolan'tru Sub-commander."</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">"Jolan'tru cadet, Senator," Patalk nodded as he backed out of the office, pulling the doors shut.</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">"Very good, cousin," Taris leaned forward on her desk, "we will make a diplomat of you yet, how is your mother and father?"</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">"They are well, considering," Nanclus replied, taking a seat after Taris waved him to a small chair in front of the desk, "they saw me to the transport. Father was grateful that you sponsored my entry into the Academy."</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">"Family is very import-"</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">"Senator Taris," Patalk's voice interrupted through the desk comm.</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">"Yes, Sub-commander," Taris responded turning to the display.</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">"Commander Chulak on subspace," Patalk continued.</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">"One moment," Taris stood up and walked over to Nanclus, "I'm afraid you must leave now, you will understand when you are older. I will see you again at Orientation."</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">"Hann'yyo cousin," Nanclus said walking to the door, "I will not let you down."</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Taris</font> smiled until the doors closed, then wiht a scowl she returned to her desk, "Chulak this better be good."</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">"Phase One is a success," Chulak's gravelly voice, "we have the ship intact and the crew alive."</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">"Excellent, proceed with Phase Two, I will arrive in one week," Taris replied leaning back in her chair, a smile returning to her lips, "if this plan succeeds you'll be Admiral Chulak."</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">"...and you will be Praetor Taris. </font><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Jolan'tru</font> Senator."</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Taris</font> stood up and looked out over the Apnex Sea, contemplating her rise to power, "Jolan'tru Commander."</font></p>
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<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">tbc</font>.</font></p>
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<p><span lang="EN"><font color="#000000"><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="3"><span lang="EN"><font color="#000000"><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="3">TCG</font></font></font></span><br><font color="#000000"><em>"Lying is a skill like any other. And if you want to maintain a level of excellence, you have to practice constantly." - <strong><strong>Elim</strong> Garak</strong></em></font></font></font></font></span></p>
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