Shakedown #121"
By: Charles Atwood, Chief Intelligence Officer, [PST]
Jonathan Wright, Executive Officer, [PC]
Ian Hunter, Commanding Officer, [PC]

Stardate: 58203.02 0900

Commander Wright entered the the Captain's Ready Room for their morning meeting. "Good morning Captain. How are you today?"

Hunter just smiled a dull smile and noded.

"We are continuing towards Qul Tuq under impulse power. Engineering reports that repairs are moving along and should be able to give us Warp 3.5 within there earlier estimate of 48 hours, perhaps even sooner." Wright was impressed with the engineering staff. They have done well.

"That's good," said Hunter.

"Captain, what do you make of this whole situation with Jenkins? It just seems odd to me." said Wright.

"I've been giving that a lot of thought." said Hunter. He stood and paced a bit by the viewport. "He let us go." said Hunter nodding. "..I can't explain it. But, he's up to something else."

"Perhaps we should leverage out Intelligence department and try to find out more about him. I have a feeling that he is not going to go away." suggested Wright.

"I agree, I have some associates with contacts int he federation. They owe me a favor. I want to send Atwood to visit with him."

"That sounds good. It will be a good test of his abilities. I think he has been looking for this kind of opportunity. It will be rather dangerous." said Wright. "It might be a good idea for him to take a shuttle to Qul Tuq and prepare for his mission there. He will be going amidst the enemy. He needs to be prepared."

I've asked him to join us at 0920.

"One last think Captain." Wright paused, he was not sure how the Captain would respond to this next topic. "With the loss of our command crew we do have a shortage of senior officer. Have you given any thought as to what you would like to do?"

Hunter sighed heavily. "I've been very pleased with the efforts of the crew currently operating the ship. Though they are inexperienced I think they have performed their duties remarkably." Hunter tapped his steepled fingers together and nodded as he further pondered the XO's question. "Some of the more experienced crewmembers such as Atwood and Sarik, have exhibited good leadership skills. Others, like Riaan and Westfall have been a pleasent surprise. From what I can see, I am most impressed. I would like your recommendations for appointing new senior officers from the current crew manifest."

Hunter paused, "As for those the dead we have on board, we'll need find their last wishes. =off: is that right?= I suppose a memorial service would be appropriate." said Hunter.

Before Wright could respond, the door chimed, it was 0920. Hunter invited Atwood in.

Hunter gestured for Atwood to have a seat.

"Lieutenant, thanks for offering to assist in Engineering. I'm told they have the situation in hand. I think we have a far more serious problem on our hands," said Hunter with a rueful look.

"As you know, Lieutentant, there have been a series of circumstances which has brought us this far. An insideous madman has tortured and murdered our senior officers said Hunter. "I need intel on Jenkins."

"Hold on Sir", Charles took out a padd and handled it to hunter whlie he said "This is all the intell I have on Capt. Jenkins...Sir."

Hunter scanned the PADD. "Of course..." said Hunter handing the PADD to Wright.

"I Understand that.... I've known Jenkins since I was in the academy...." Said Hunter as he stood up and took a few steps towards the large view port. "I've never would believe him to go to such extreme measures."

Hunter paused a moment, and turned toward Atwood, "He's up to something more. He was out there." Said Hunter pointing away, "Watching us. Had he planned to destroy us out here?" Hunter shook his head, "Obviously not."

Hunter sat back down. "Charles," said Hunter dropping the formalities, "I need your help... your connections, to find out what is going on." Hunter looked puzzled. "What's the Cardassian's connection in all of this?"

Leaning forward with an inquisitive expression and looking Atwood in the eyes, Hunter asked, "Are you up to it?"

"Yes sir of course!", answered Charles while he said "I'll put all my resources to solve this puzzle sir"

Hunter sat back, nodding confidently. He took a sip from a cup sitting on his desk and sighed.

Hunter flipped his console around so Atwood and Wright could see the display, "After we get to Qul Tuq, take the runabout to this planet, Artus. Find this man, Rex Tull. He's a trusted friend and has contacts inside the Federation. Maybe he can help illumiate the information we need."

"I see", said Charles while he took a look at the console and took note of the Location of the planet in another padd and the name of the guy he was expected to meet there and added "Perfect I think I can do that and a little more...Permission to go to engineering Sir?"

Hunter smiled in concession. "Ok Atwood, go see how things look."