Company’s coming

Posted on Thu Jun 21st, 2018 @ 2:42pm by Lieutenant Jaton Alyl & Captain Elijah Michaels

Jaton stepped off the turbolift into the bridge. He crossed over to the captain’s ready room and rang the doorchime. He looked over at the viewscreen at the image of the old orange star rising over the planet where he was forced to fight for his life. He was glad to soon be seeing the back of this world.

"Come in." Elijah said as he looked towards the Door.

The doors slid open and Jaton walked through. He stopped in front of the captain’s desk and stood rigidly at ease. He extended his left arm and offered the PADD contained within.

“The latest science reports, captain,” he said. “Nearly all those contained within the stasis chambers have been revived and have been transferred to the care of the Hospital ship Beauchamp.”

"Excellent." Elijah said taking the PADD and reading the notes. "Montreal, Liverpool and the Salvation have taken a number of people to Starbase 665 as well." He sipped from his cup. "Has there been any change in the automated workers on the Planet?"

“No significant change as of yet. The natives are in the process of shutting down the gaming facility however. One thing of note though is the ringleader droid was found this morning with its head torn off. Popular opinion is that it was a member of one of the Klingon crews, but to be frank I don’t think anyone who had taken part in the games really blamed them.”

Elijah nodded. "Rule number 1 in Galactic Politics, never piss off a Klingon." The Captain chuckled then looked at the Lieuteant. "Was there something else?"

“Well there was one thing I wanted to discuss with you, sir, if I may.”

The Captain nodded. "Please do."

Jaton sat in one of the chairs in front of the desk and let out a breath. “I’ve received a transmission from my mother. She is wondering when the Victory will be next near the Trill homeworld. She has something she wants to discuss, and she said she’s especially keen on meeting you, sir.”

"Me?" Elijah asked raising an eyebrow.

“I’m as perplexed as you are, sir. But I should probably warn you, my mother always has an agenda. She’s a wonderful woman, and I’m grateful for everything she’s done for us, don’t get me wrong. But everything she does is for one cause: to increase the family’s standing in society. And she must see you as aiding in her plans somehow. I honestly have no idea what she’s up to. But whenever we’re next near Trill, I’d prepare myself if I were you.”

"I'll take that under advisement Lieutenant." Elijah said with a nod, a little taken aback by the request of Jatons Mother. "Alright I'd like you to go over the geological survey of the Planet When you have time, there may be things we missed during our initial arrival."

“Understood, sir. Is there anything else?”

"No you are dismissed Lieutenant thank you." Elijah said handing him his PADD.

Jaton stood. “Thank you, sir.” Jaton turned and exited the office. Almost immediately, the comm activated.

“Captain you have an incoming message from Starfleet Command. It’s Admiral Licht.”

"Thank you Ensign patch it through to the Holographic Interface." Elijah said as he looked towards the terminal.

There was a shimmer and the form of Admiral Sarah Licht appeared, her hands clasped together as was her habit. It made her perpetually look like the bearer of bad news.

“Captain Michaels,” she began in a warm tone that contrasted with her cold posture. “I trust your crew is recovering after the ordeal they faced in the games?”

"In a manner of speaking." Elijah commented to her. "I've got several Officers relieved of Duty and the Ship is finally back to her fighting shape, what can I do for you?"

“We have a science ship on its way to your current location to relieve you. We need the Victory to proceed with all speed to the Trill homeworld immediately. Our intelligence network there has registered increased activity surrounding an ongoing project at the Trill Science Academy. I understand one of your science officers has experience with geological warfare?”

"Yes Ma'am my Assistant Chief of Sciences used a few unorthodox tactics to displace Jennarri Artillery in the Colonies Expedition." Elijah explained raising an eyebrow, coincidence much?

“We may need his expertise. We believe there may be an infiltrator at the Science Academy, looking to steal the theories and technology necessary to unleash geologic attacks on a wide scale. I don’t think I need to tell you how devastating it would be if this were to fall into Jenarri hands, captain.”

"That's not a possibility any of us should be considering." He said with a nod.

“Upon termination of this transmission you will transmit the data you’ve collected on your current mission to the ships remaining in orbit and proceed with all haste to the Trill homeworld and neutralise this threat with whatever tactics are necessary. And captain, your true purpose is strictly need to know. You mustn’t breathe a word to anyone unnecessarily. Understood?”

"Understood Admiral." Elijah said with a swift response.

“Good luck, captain. We’re counting on you. Licht out.”

"Thank you, Victory out."