Season One

From Star Trek: Diplomatic Relations Encyclopedia

$Insignia for \'\'Diplomatic Relations\'\'$

Insignia for \'\'Diplomatic Relations\'\'

1 Summary
2 Planned Episodes
3 Episode Guide
4 Cast

Summary

\'\'2384\'\' – Peace has finally falling over an area of the galaxy that has been wracked with years of conflict. The United Federation of Planets has welcomed a new world into the fold, that is still finding its way in the galactic community. A world that holds many secrets and mysteries, that its inhabitants and their new Federation allies are only now beginning to explore. Ambassador Jessica Kingsley and her staff must balance the needs of the Tahn\'Lana against the inquiring minds of both the Federation and Starfleet, while delving into the strange wonders Tahn\'Los holds.

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Planned Episodes

DR 1.01a: \'\'Rapprochment, Part 1\'\'
DR 1.01b: \'\'Rapprochment, Part 2\'\'
DR 1.02: \'\'Agrement\'\'
DR 1.03: \'\'Accession\'\'
DR 1.04: \'\'Detente\'\'
DR 1.05: \'\'Asylum\'\'
DR 1.06: \'\'Modus Vivendi\'\'
DR 1.07: \'\'Diplomatic Immunity\'\'
DR 1.08: \'\'Good Offices\'\'
DR 1.09: \'\'Entente\'\'
DR 1.10: \'\'Casus Belli\'\'
DR 1.11: \'\'Breaking Relations\'\'

All of the titles for Season One\'s episodes are based on actual diplomatic terms.

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Episode Guide

1x01a: Rapprochment, Part 1 A recent Federation member planet gets special attention from high-ranking Starfleet and Diplomatic Corps personnel. Why does it warrant this high-powered interest and what legacy has Ferengi colonisation left?

1x01b: Rapprochment, Part 2 The suddenness of a terrorist situation takes everyone by surprise, and both Tahn\'Lana officials and Federation personnel work to overcome their differences and work together in order to rescue the hostages.

1x02: Agrément After attending a formal party in her honour, Jessica Kingsley reflects on the reason why she was assigned as the Federation Ambassador to Tahn\'Los, and the mission she undertook that endeared her to Princess Mey\'Lii.

1x03: Accession Ambassador Kingsley is asked to act as a mediator for the High Curia in its dealings with representatives from several of the older and more traditional families of Tahn\'Los, which are still practising a form of slavery by keeping men as indentured servants. The situation worsens when the Shre’ti-lin’Va announce they have planted bombs at the homes of the families, and will destroy each and every one unless they release all their \'servants\'...

1x04: Détente During a routine shuttle trip that goes disastrously wrong, Vren\'Ka Li\'Prit, Lyta Brennen and Jessica Kingsley find themselves forced to rely on each other to survive a hostile area of Tahn\'Los. Waiting for the High Curia and the Federation team to organise a rescue, the unlikely trio must survive not only a harsh environment, but the many predators of the night - animal and humanoid...

1x05: Asylum The situation on Tahn\'Los becomes extremely precarious when the High Curia disagrees with the advice of Ambassador Kingsley, and grants sanctuary to a wanted criminal, who is wanted for \'questioning\' by the Breen government. After the Breen send ships in order to apprehend the man at all costs, and Starfleet responds in kind, Kingsley must keep the situation from degenerating into the beginnings of war.

1x06: Modus Vivendi After receiving word of his recall, Azhan\'s work on the Preserver ruins takes an interesting turn, which necessitates full disclosure with the High Curia. As Kingsley and Sovik deal with the consequences of that action, Kellin, Azhan and Gregson stumble upon another layer of mysterious clues regarding the Preserver\'s presence on Tahn\'Los.

1x07: Diplomatic Immunity When staff from the one of the archaeological digs begin to fall victim of a strange disease, Dr. Gregson\'s skills are called for when the Tahn\'Lana doctors cannot identify it. But the threat grows as the disease begins to spread, and only further investigation into the dig-site may reveal the cure for the condition.

1x08: Good Offices Tahn\'Los finds itself the hosting ground for a peace summit between two warring factions of a nearby world, who have called for Federation assistance to mediate their dispute. Tensions run high among everyone as every effort is made by all to make sure that peace is kept between the various dignitaries.

1x09: Entente In a celebration of the anniversary of the arrival of the Federation on Tahn\'Los, various dignitaries are invited. But when the Shre’ti-lin’Va rear their head again, before kidnapping the Kingsleys, all ideas of a celebration are soon forgotten.

1x10: Casus Belli (Part 1) With the First Representative critically injured in the bombing of the Embassy, Kingsley is shocked when Te\'Maat makes a move for power, and institutes drastic changes to the High Curia. Unable to have any effect, Kingsley is left with no choice but to make a risky gamble.

1x11: Breaking Relations (Part 2) When Te\'Maat expels all Federation citizens from Tahn\'Los, the Diplomatic Staff find themselves forced into hiding when he sends troops to take control of the remains of the Embassy. Meanwhile, concerned for Es\'Laan\'s safety, Kingsley, Tohre and Al-Zaid make their way to where she is being detained, only to find that all the recent problems, including the attack on the Embassy, comes from a singular, surprising force.

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