Mission Briefing

[Cptn Elias Moore 0]

NX-05 Challenger

Mission Briefing -- January 29, 2156

 

Elias watched the viewscreen as the L'Traisan warship was "towed" around the planet. In this case, towing meant steering the ship via a remote computer uplink established by the Bridge crew. It had been possible, in part, because of the files on language and computer technology they had received from the L'Traisan homeworld and, in part, because the L'Traisans were ill prepared for such an advantage being possessed by a Starfleet crew. Elias imagined that the galaxy could be a much easier place if they could pull something like this off with Andorian or Klingon ships.

 

"Let's keep her at a distance of 10,000 kilometers." Elias instructed Xiang.

 

The L'Traisan vessel came to a stop on the screen. It wasn't the most impressive looking machine. It resembled a large bullet with four engine exhausts jutting out in an X formation. Couldn't have been very maneuverable, but it packed a punch. Its energy cannon was jutting right out from its nose, its resemblance to the weapons on the planet unmistakable. Obviously it also possessed a projectile launcher; Elias was still wondering at the magnetic disturbance caused by the probe it fire toward the pole.

 

"The last of seven lifesigns have been transported into the Brig." Aaron reported.

 

"Seven?" Elias asked.

 

"Some of them found other ways to commit suicide..." The tactical officer answered grimly.

 

Elias sighed. "Instruct the Brig guards to strip them of anything that could pass for a weapon... and watch them closely. Mr. Xiang, make sure that that ship is secured, then find a doctor and offer our new guests some medical assistance. Lieutenant Westler will be joining you shortly to question them."

 

"Captain," T'Parek spoke up. "I am receiving a message from Commander Cole. The away team has lost contact with Lieutenant Grey..."