A Mission Post by Commander Zivit Agron & Captain Khiy Kanryth
Mission: Coil of Darkness
Location: Captain's Ready Room
Timeline:
Each footstep Agron made seemed to eerily coincide with the low, persistent throbbing of her skull. There was at least some solace in being back in her own realm, even if the smoke and despair of the planet still seemed to cling to her like a shroud. Casting a sidelong glance at her superior officer, the Valzhan frowned slightly. There was a litany of questions that demanded to be asked, and absolutely no time for it.
Catching his gaze for a scant moment, Zivit held it for the span of a breath; her own telling that there would eventually be a broach of the topic. Passing into the main bridge, a nod was given to the handful of crew, though most barely managed appropriate acknowledgement before swiftly returning to their duties. Or at least, making the effort to look as if they were working. Slowing her step just enough to let Khiy reach the door to the ready room first, a deep breath was slowly drawn in as the portal irised open.
Rising from the chair she had commandeered to wait in, the green-skinned security officer offered a snappy salute. "Captain, Commander."
"Commodore and Captain now, Batul." Zivit replied with a wry expression. Acknowledging the salute, she quickly gestured for the Orion woman to return to her seat, crossing the small distance to take the other. Blowing out a short sigh, emerald gaze passed over the array of the CO's desk, frown tugging at her lips. Now that they had gotten there, she was no longer certain of how much she truly desired answers.
"Condolences." Kishar replied, sinking back down. Though the woman sounded rather monotone, there was a glint of fleeting amusement in her rose-hued eyes. Fetching up one of several padds that she had strewn over Kanryth's desk, a compilation of data was drawn up onto the screen. "As I mentioned, we have found...something. It is not exactly what I expected, though no doubt confirms the suspicion that there is a much greater web at work here."
"Found something?" Khiy eyes moved from the Lieutenant to the cluttered stacks of PADDs on his desk. Rounding the periphery of the desk he grabbed one and slid into his seat on the other side of the woman. "Elaborate with some details about what you have found Lieutenant." He ordered as he scanned over the information.
Giving a small nod, the Orion woman's gaze fixated on the padd in hand. "We have discovered that there was Starfleet involvement in the obtainment of the trilithium resin, as was suspected upon our initial information gathering. Though primarily in the aspect of obscuring records in which said compound was to be recorded. We managed to trace this through to dummy accounts; officers that do not exist. Most of them were formerly counted as deceased, and their files and codes reactivated. By whom, we were not able to discern as of yet. We were able to find small snippets of video surveillance from the station itself showing a specific maintenance crew that serviced all of the ships in question. Of course, they were not questioned, given their falsified identifications. We have yet to actually identify any of the perpetrators, though I have begun running what few face shots we were able to obtain off said footage through a facial recognition program. We currently only have access to a regulation officer level, but if you are willing to sign your name to it, we may also be able to gain access to Fleet's personnel database as well."
Tapping swiftly to pull up a second set of files, Batul continued right along. "However, the resin that was stolen was a finite amount. There would not have been enough to contribute to both of the bombings on Terra unless it had either been supplemented from elsewhere or with other materials. From studying what footage of the incident we were able to obtain from private and public sources, the conclusion has been tentatively reached that only one of the explosions was actually caused by the Trilithium. Also, given the short lapse of time between the first and second attack, it strongly suggests that either whatever group was behind this is far less organized than would be expected by the lengths of subterfuge already gone through just to obtain the element...or that there were two parties involved. Either with or without prior knowledge of one another."
Two parties? Khiy carefully looked through the information contained in the PADD. The existence of two groups working separately would significantly complicate the situation. Though for the moment it would probably be most efficient to work on the lead they had the most information with. "This will make things difficult. I want you to focus on finding the identities of those involved with the trilithium thefts. If they are indeed Starfleet personnel, we must root them out immediately and discover the depth of their duplicity."
"Yes, Commodore." the Lieutenant replied, once again rising from her seat. "I will narrow the parameters of our search. Anything of significance will be brought immediately to your attention."
Without awaiting an official dismissal, Batul quickly turned heel and made her exit; obviously eager to continue on the task set before her. Having turned to watch the Orion leave, Zivit slowly brought her gaze back to rest on the Romulan across from her. None of what had been divulged was terribly surprising. If anything, it was just...disheartening. Pressing fingertips against silver brows, the Valzhan exhaled a long sigh. "Well, shit."
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Commodore Khiy Kanryth
Commanding Officer
USS Crazy Horse
Captain Zivit Agron
Executive Officer
USS Crazy Horse
Lieutenant Kishar Batul
Security Officer
USS Crazy Horse
npc'd by Zivit
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