The image of the a large, messy desk with a well decorated chair is displayed on screen, faint chatter outside can be heard but no one is visible on the scene.
Suddenly, a loud synthetic voice spoke without emotion, "INCOMING TRANSMISSION DETECTED, LOCATING CAPTAIN CABULB... LOCATION CONFIRMED, TRANSFERRING HOLOGRAPHIC MATRIX TO HOLODECK BETA."
Moments later, a small whoosh could be heard, indicating the opening of a door. A man could be heard giving orders to his fellow shipmate. Few seconds later, a figure approached the desk and sat down on the seemingly comfortable chair.
What's this now? Are you honestly tell me that we're actually doing business with those Corsair scums after they've assaulted our defenceless facilities repeatedly, slaughtered and pillaged our equally innocent, hard working colleagues? Sorry, I don't usually get involved in politics but even I think this request is suspicious to say the least.
Although I'm in the position to debate political matters, I won't bother to argue with barbarians here. So let's pretend we're both still on good terms and discuss this so called "xenoarchaeological excavation" of yours. Under different circumstances, my team on Corinth and I would literally jump at an opportunity to study the remains of ancient civilisations like this. However, times have changed and now we're more or less reluctant to collaborate with you people.
Selena, looking over your splendid offer I have to mention that while research iself is valuable, it doesn't pay salaries. We won't be asking for credits either. How do you feel about sharing some of those artifacts as compensation? I can offer the following:
1) All research made on the dig site will be shared with the Benitez HQ. No secrets.
2) One third (1/3) of all artifacts/relics we find may be collected by the Omicroners, free of charge. The rest is yours to do as you like. Hey, if they're cursed voodoo dolls, maybe it's for the best (smiley face)
3) Our teams will do their best to ameliorate the situation over at the dig site so that your mining operations can resume ASAP. Heh. Maybe medication pills are in order.