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So To Speak

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     –  Last edited by Scarlett; Thu 07 Feb, 2019 8:16 PM.
    The Office of Requisitions was busy. Staff shuffled from one station to other delivering PADDs or giving verbal assistance. Others were quietly sifting through data and various logs at their consoles. “The “Hive”, as personnel affectionately referred to the office, was efficiently handling the procurement and delivery of material and supplies within the Federation. In times of conflict, The Hive is electrified with activity as the need for Starfleet’s resources become stressed and strained.

    Captain Hassid Alexander Ricol strolled into the buzz of beeping consoles and muffled chatter. Part of his daily routine was to visually inspect the team once every shift. Occasionally he would interact with them to check on special projects, but mostly it was a way to reinforce the notion that leadership was always nearby. For Ricol, it was more about using his physical stature as a tool for intimidation; a scared worker bee works harder and results speak for themselves. Standing two meters tall and barrel-chested, Ricol was a large man. His beard and moustache added girth to his muscular neck and further complimenting his already threatening composure. Finally, his baritone voice created a sense of gravitas when cordially greeting someone.

    Ensigns and Lieutenants stopped to salute Captain Ricol, while higher ranks tended to nod affirmation of his presence. Otherwise, officers gave him respectable distance and deference as he calmly walked between consoles. Sauntering up to a particular console, Ricol noticed the male Benzite sense his presence, stiffly turned toward the giant human and then awkwardly saluted.

    Hassid raised a hand halfway in response. “As you were, Lieutenant. I just want to look at recent supply delivery routes.”

    The Benzite looked confused and the wisps from the chest regulator puffed with his exhale of breath. “Certainly, would you prefer I send the information to your PADD?”

    Hassid’s smile was mischievous. “No thank you, Ensign. If you don’t mind, I’ll just watch you work.”

    “Not at all, sir.” The officer seemed reluctant to return to work.

    As information scrolled on various screens, Hassid’s attention stopped on one revealing manifest lists, locations and other details. Leaning closer, some information piqued further interest.

    “Lieutenant, pardon my intrusion, my eyesight is not what it used to be, is this a supply chain transit declaration?”

    The Benzite turned and recoiled a little from Hassid’s proximity. Looking at the screen, he confirmed, “Yes, sir.” He pointed to one entry. “For example, due to inconsistent Terran incursions near the Bajoran Wormhole, Captain Kate Ashland and the USS Alaska will be delivering repulsor technology and colonial marines to Deep Space Nine. The Borg continue their attacks of Defera, and Captain T’Tan with the USS Endeavor is sending updated refrequencers, medical and combat logistics, as well as orbital support.”

    Hassid raised a hand to stop the Benzite, who dutifully refrained from explaining further, and then pointed to a part of the report that looked like text was covered by a solid block of color. “These are classified routes, correct?”

    “Yes, sir. I do not have clearance to review that infor-“, the Lieutenant stopped when Hassid reached onto the console and activated a security bypass code, revealing the covered information. The Benzite looked away as if seeing the text would damage his soul.

    “Have no fear Lieutenant. Captain Jones and the USS Kingsport are going to the Alpha Quadrant to teach time-jumping Krenim a lesson or … two.” He noticed other routes revealed by his override and stared at the words.

    The Lieutenant shifted in his chair to look back at the screen.

    “Look away Lieutenant,” Hassid warned and the Benzite complied. Entering more codes, information shifted and was locked. Satisfied with his work, Captain Ricol stood straight. “As you were.” He then turned and strolled to his office.

    Again, the Lieutenant turned with more caution. Seeing the console looked to be in order, he confidently straightened in the chair and continued his work.

    +++

    Back in his office, Hassid sat at his desk and pulled the secure records.

    Officer: Azumi Takeda, Captain
    Post: USS Tokugawa, NCC-92371
    Current Location: Starbase-39, Beta Quadrant
    Current Status: Rest and Refit
    Pending Status: Transit start – Stardate 94547.1
    Mission Parameter: Delivery, Combat Support
    Destination: Thoran VI, Delta Quadrant
    Expected arrival: Stardate 94606.6

    Officer: Kathryn Beringer, Captain
    Post: USS Solaris, NCC-74588
    Current Location: Starbase-54, Alpha Quadrant
    Current Status: Rest and Refit
    Pending Status: Transit start – Stardate 94515.1
    Mission Parameter: Delivery, Combat Support
    Destination: Thoran VI, Delta Quadrant
    Expected arrival: Stardate 94606.6

    Both Captains were to ferry supplies to Thoran VI and as both ships were Excelsior-class, their Transwarp speeds being essential to the mission. Looking at the current Stardate, Hassid calculated their start transit time would be within a day so he had to work fast.

    With fingers flying on his console, Hassid dug deep into the stored data code. Shifting a few numbers and letters would make subtle changes, yet he was making sure to hide his tracks. Double-checking along each step, the digital trail had to be hidden. He smiled to himself as this procedure was getting a little easier with “practice”.

    He looked at the final product.

    Officer: Azumi Takeda, Captain
    Post: USS Tokugawa, NCC-92371
    Current Location: Starbase-39, Beta Quadrant
    Current Status: Rest and Refit
    Pending Status: Transit start – Stardate 94547.1
    Mission Parameter: Delivery, Combat Support
    Destination: Thoran VI, Delta Quadrant
    Expected arrival: Stardate 94606.6

    Officer: Kathryn Beringer, Captain
    Post: USS Solaris, NCC-74588
    Current Location: Starbase-54, Alpha Quadrant
    Current Status: Rest and Refit
    Pending Status: Transit start – Stardate 94515.1
    Mission Parameter: Delivery, Combat Support
    Destination: Thoran VI, Delta Quadrant
    Expected arrival: Stardate 94660.6
    Proud of the work completed, Hassid’s smile widened, This would be the fourth time Solaris would be “late” to the party. Hopefully someone somewhere would stop sending the invitation.

    So to Speak.

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    Cast for crew:
    Kathryn Beringer - Katheryn Winnick
    Hassid Ricol - Matt Nable
    Benzite - Street Extra 1