Post Number 22 Findings

Posted on Thu Jan 13th, 2022 @ 10:39pm by Lieutenant Tara Herculoid PhD

Mission: Kidnapped
Location: Bridge
Timeline: Current

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Tara glanced over at the commander, got up and walked over and took a seat next to her in the spot usually reserved for the XO. "Commander you can fire me, demote me, suspend me or anything you want to do to me. I did some checking on that planet the ship that has the commodore on is heading to and I have a probe out. The information I've come across is, that planet Glintok that they're heading for is used for slave trade. We're too far away for sensors to get any information even with the gain boosted."

Kahn placed her PADD on her crossed thighs and looked over. "Slave trade? Is this Glintok under Klavor control, or an independent colony world? Last I heard it is fairly close to Klavor territory."

Tara nodded, "It is close to Klavor but it's an independent world, the governing party of Klavor have no control over it. Who governs that planet I don't know but what I do know is it's not governed by the Klavorian Government."

"We're headed there," explained Kahn. "Helm, increase to warp five. Engage. ETA?"

The ensign at FC spoke over her shoulder. "ETA, approximately 3 hours, 20 minutes." The ship jumped to warp five.

Liza gave a smile. "There, Tara, we'll be there in three hours. We can just go in guns blazing, blow shit up and feel justified that we did the right thing." Her smile was half mischief, half friendly.

"I hope we have enough time commander," Tara said "Can I help blow things up too? It's been a long time since I've been in a good fight. I hope the commodore is okay."

"As do I," responded Liza, putting the CO's PADD in the side pouch and getting to her feet. All her lightheartedness had left her. "I've been around for several lifetimes and in that time I have come to be able to read people. This crew wants a fight. I sense it everywhere I go. So, against MY better judgement, and my Captain's log will corroborate my feelings, we are going to rush in and try the element of surprise. There's a Vulcan proverb; the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few or, the one. My first thoughts are the safety and security of this vessel and crew."

Tara out of respect stood as well "As it should commander. I do understand how the crew feels, this is our commanding officer that is being held. While I'd love a good fight she did pick you as her first officer because she knew if something happened to her you'd be the one to protect her ship and her crew. Your in command, it's up to you to do what is best and the rest of us will follow your orders. You do what you think is best for getting her back and what is best for the safety of this ship and crew." Tara said

"I appreciate your council, Tara." Kahn went to say something else when the man at Tactical spoke up. "Incoming communication for you, Captain. Rear Admiral Aaron Stone."

Liza gave the man a nod. "Pipe it to the ready room, and make sure it's encoded." Looking at Herculoid. "It seems my time is precious these days. After speaking to the Admiral I will perform a shipwide broadcast so ALL of us know what we're doing, and what to expect. Cyndi will be coming home." She gave a faint motioning to the ready room door. "Anything else before I tend to business, Lieutenant?"

"No sir, I'll keep monitoring things," Tara responded.

"Why don't you send out a PM to all the department heads, stating what you found about Glintok." Liza had an idea. "Get everyone on the same page, especially those officers that usually end up stepping forward first. Carry on." Having said her piece Liza turned and walked into the Ready Room, throwing over her shoulder as she went. "Tactical, you have the con." Then she disappeared from view.


Tara walked over to the science console and opened the message to the department heads informing them that they were heading for Planet Glintok, where the ship holding the commodore was. The planet was used for slave trading and this was where the commodore was being held and possibly could be put up for sale. The planet was near the commodore's home planet of Klavor but was not governed by Klavor.


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