> Now, your second question. We do have operatives that have infiltrated
>the smugglar/pirate organization. Some, not all, have rose in the ranks to
>come into contact with the new feline species. We get periodic reports, but
>not at any particular regularity. In addition we have only raided a small
>number of their outposts, and those that were there were not all that
>helpful. Those ships that have some up against the feline species' warships
>have not survived, with the exception of the USS Stargazer. Shortly after I
>was removed from her command to work with the Task Force Command, the
>Stargazer, and a small flotilla, conducted a raid on a pirate facility.
>They were able to get a good look at the aliens and engage them. That is
>where we were able to gather some components for study. In the assult, the
>Stargazer sustained heavy damage, and a pair of frigates - one SF and one
>Border Patrol- did not make it. " Black replied.
"Arrre those rrreporrts included in the documents you'll be sending us,
Captain Black?"
(resp?)
"Good, thank you. I have no furrrtherr questions."
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