> > 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?"
>
"I have already summed up the majority of the information here, but
I can send you the reports as well."
>
> "Good, thank you. I have no furrrtherr questions."
>
"Very good then. If we follow our pattern to date, the next
briefing will be in two weeks. Until then, happy trails." Black replied.