Surface Preparations

[Savros 0]

All this speculation about the Preservers was surprising. It is not as if new information had arrived since Captain Kirk interacted with the Romans? Besides Hodkin's Law of Parallel Planetary Development was the accepted theory of 892-IV. Now perhaps, they would find some new information that would provide evidence for or against either explanation, but first, he had to provide his colleagues with an update on his work.

 

Seated in his office, he dictated to the computer:

 

"Esteemed colleagues,

 

It seems that I have an opportunity to study a foreign culture that is fascinating in origin. I regret that I haven't yet completed the translation you passed to me. I am transmitting my latest work to you for your review and record. I shall return to my work just as soon as I am able.

 

 

Savros"

 

He sent off the message and pondered momentarily about the events that allowed him to research these ancient texts. Of course, the translation of ancient texts had always been an interest and a challenge for him. He surmised his new wife had been involved in the decision to pass him the first bit of text forwarded by the Vulcan Science Institute. She was the only one who could have known that he might have an aptitude for translating Guardian portals. Although, they had not declared it as such, the translation had yielded enough evidence to support the theory. Reluctantly, the command staff yielded to the Institute's request, and allowed him to step down as Department Chief to do his research.

 

That research could wait now. How often do you have an opportunity study Hodgkin's Law and/or the Preserver theory from up close? If only they could find some evidence…

 

30 minutes later

Savros stepped on the transporter and shimmered. Instantly, he stood at the base of what appeared to be a coliseum. Part way up the steps a long distance away, he saw Ensign Linch in his early 21st century "barbarian" clothing. He was setting up a series of tripods designed to perform a non destructive inspection of the underground. An assigned security person watched him as he worked.

 

Outside the coliseum, Ensign Cardova examined some writing on a stone tablet. The tablet was broke into three pieces and she carefully arranged them. Then, she signaled Savros to come over.

 

He moved to the young ensign and placed his hands under his robes. "Very good work. A good example of non Roman characters." The tricoder buzzed and he put his head under his robe for a second. "It does not appear to be in the library. I shall pass up the scan to the bridge."