A Lead to Follow
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By: Rex Tul
, Information Broker
, [NPC]
Samantha Carter, Security Officer, [RNPC]
Charles Atwood, Chief Intelligence Officer, [PST]
Stardate: 58204.14 1300
"So, you want to know about Reggie." Rex saw the look of confusion on their faces and added , "One Reginald Fredrick Jenkins. My assets in Maquis space have informed me that he has been causing a bit of trouble there, but then you already know that, don't you?" Rex ran his hand through his hair. "Reggie has been a tough nut to crack. His men are very loyal to him. I have lost several of my agents to him."
"Well, getting down to business then." Rex looked at Charles and Sam. "What Reggie is up to is a bit of a mystery to us. About 6 months ago he made a deal with a Romulan for their cloaking technology. When he took it back to the Federation he found that their cloaking technology was not compatible with Federation technology so it was quite worthless. Starfleet Command was not happy and it assigned Jenkins as a liaison to the Cardassians. Based on what we have discovered from the recent Kittyhawk incident he has apparently been able to get that technology to work with Cardassian technology."
"Mmm Interesting... Do you know how many Cardassians vessels have a working cloak and Have you discover why does he wants to kill our captain?", Asked Charles
"Well, apparently only one Cardassian ship has a working cloak. Perhaps the Cardassian Guls are reluctant to use this new technology. Or perhaps it is unstable." replied Rex.
"I think the Guls aren't willing to install the technology cause they don't know it exist...Anything of his possible location Rex?", said Charles
"Reggie has been known to frequent visit a small planet just inside Cardassian territory. He appears to have a small base there. One of my Ferengi assets, a ahh.. trader tells me that he has been buying a lot of merchandise from him lately." Rex smiled, "You need to be careful with Ferengi information though."
"I know they could lie to you just to get your money", Said Charles
"The Ferengi's name is Ramok. He deals in human merchandise. He has been selling Reggie slaves."
Sam could not keept her mouth shut anymore, what she heard was very disturbing.
"Slaves, she said with an outburst, slavery has been abandoned for more then hundered years". "Any idea where he gets those poor people from". "Why haven't you stopped him!".
Rex looked at the young woman who was suprprisingly emotional for an intelligence operative. "Well now, first of all the Federation may not practice slavery but do not be foolish enough to think that worlds outside the Federation share that position. Second of all, I am in the information gathering business not the free the slaves movement."
"He is right Sam, Please calm down... remember that our mission is to get all the intell we can on Capt Jenkins... remember we are still at war and if we do not stop this maniac we might lost the whole alliance in the process", Said Charles
"Yes Sir, I know you are right, its just ... Sam paused and pressed her lips together so that they formed a thin line and her face hardend. " I'm sorry Sir, it won't happen again".
"Good Sam keep focused", Charles replied.
"Yes, well now, are there any other questions you have? About anything?" Rex guestured with his hands, inviting them to ask more questions if they had them.
"Well Sir, if you don't mind my asking Sam hesitated whilst looking at Charles, what happend here?" "Is everybody really contaminated with the plague"? "Maybe..... maybe we can do anyting for you all"
Rex smiled with pride, "They are convincing aren't they? No need to worry though. The plague is all part of our illusion. It keeps unwanted guests from stopping by."
Both charles and sam nodded. "True, well Rex you will concurr with me that I need solid evidence to prove this... I'll be glad if you could provide it to me", said Charles
Rex was mildly astonished by the arrogance of this fellow. "I am sorry Lieutenant Atwood but all I have to offer is information. I have no solid evidence to give."
"Ok, I'm sorry too", Charles waited for a second and decided to ask Tul for a way to meet the Ferengi so he decided to ask it plainly "Rex, is there any form that I can contact the Ferengi you just told us?"
"You will probably find him on Pentara V It is just outside Cardassian territory. When he is not doing business he likes to hang out at a bar there called "Deepest Desires". It is truly a slime pit." Rex got a serious look on his face. "You must not trust him with anything important. He is a ferengi and looks at everything for a profit." Looking them over closley he added. "You will need to develop a new ledgend for yourselves if you go into Cardassian space. Archiologists will not do, Cardassians' take a dim view of people digging up their bones."
"Mmm, I guess that plan B is in order, right honey", said Charles teasing Sam
Sam was surprised, plan B took her by surprise but she played along. "You know, Imzadi she responded with a sexy voice, plan B is fine by me".
"Ok, Red Thanks for all and goodbye", Said Charles
"Godbye and send my regards to Ian", Answered Rex
"I will... Computer 2 to beam up", said Sam
"Aknowledge", answered the onboard Computer
"Energize!", Stated Charles and the two officers desapeared from the planet...