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Posted on Fri Oct 7th, 2011 @ 2:01pm by

638 words; about a 3 minute read

Mission: Mission 77 - No Time for the Dishonored
Timeline: Arrival
Tags: M'Kota

U.S.S. Laffey
Mess Hall

Commander Winter was in the mess hall he had chosen to have some breakfast with his crew. Ensign David Lee was also present in the room. "MInd if I join you?" Winter had a tray of oatmeal and coffee.

"Certainly sir." Said Ensign Lee as he slid aside to make room for his commander. "Good Morning." James said as he sat. He wanted to get to know members of his crew. He had two ensigns, three lieutenants among his senior staff, one of them was a temporary assignment, the Klingon Exchange Officer was one of those lieutenants assigned to his command.

"Everything okay David?"

"Yes sir, I've just been reading over the USS Aegan and her deployment. Nothing stands out at me at all sir."

The Laffey and the rest of the task force were rushing to meet the Excelsior-class starship in response to an automated distress signal from the vessel. No one had any idea why a Federation Starship would be attacked deep in side Federation Territory unless one had a death wish.

"I've been thinking on that myself." Said Laffey's Captain. "Any thoughts?"

"Well sir as you know the Excelsior-class is pretty old. She could be having engineering problems which then would make them right up Mr. Archer's alley Captain."

Winter nodded accepting that point of view. "Except Ensign, the ship was recently recommissioned as part of Fleet Command's desire to replenish the losses we've suffered in the Dominion War and subsequent conflicts."

That did make the Asian intelligence officer scratch his chin. "Then we're right back at square one."

Before Winter could reply the first officer's voice filled the room. "Bridge to Captain Winter."

"Go ahead Number One."

"We're arriving at the coordinates of the Aegean."

"On my way." He then stood, "So much for breakfast."

"I agree sir." they both left the mess hall hurriedly.

Within a short period of time Winter and Lee arrived on the bridge. Thorin vacated the command chair for Winter.

"Red Alert." Winter ordered as he gently sat down in his chair. The Bridge lights dimmed, tactical defenses came online that instant.

"Sensors are Picking up debris ahead." Thorin reported from his console Thorin also asked Lee, "Mr. Lee?"

"Not enough for us to determine if its the Aegean." The Intelligence officer reported.

"I'm picking up traces of weapons fire... the signature is Klingon." Thorin reported. Winter turned in his chair to face the Klingon Sogh M`Kota. "What would Klingons be doing this far into Federation Space?"


As if on Cue Lee reported, "Three Vessel's De-cloaking Directly ahead."

"Identification?"

"Klingon."

Winter didn't want to take any provocative action that could push the Klingons into attacking. "What ships?"

He heard M'Kota speak up, "One Negh'Var type assault cruiser and two B'rel class Birds of Prey. Their shields are up and weapons are armed."

It was a chess game now, Ten Federation Vessels with three Klingon starships. But if they were responsible for the destruction of the Aegean Bremer would have ordered the fleet to open fire. Something was afoot.

"The Admiral has ordered us to lock weapons,but hold our fire." Thorin said from is station.

"Make it so." Winter ordered.

A Few tense minutes went by, "The klingons are disarming and shutting down their weapons."

"Let's follow suit. Power down our weapons systems. Go to Yellow Alert, keep the shields raised." Winter said.

"The Admiral has informed us to continue the search."

Winter nodded stroking his chin. "Mr. Lee you know what to do."

"Initiating Level Three Sensor Sweep."

"The Klingons have formed up alongside us sir, the Neg'Var is identified as the IKS Mak'bar and as taken up on our port side." Brandy reported from the helm.

"Understood." Winter said. Perhaps the Klingons were looking for the same thing they were.

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