> > > Carrhae brought Delon to a complete stop. She would attempt to simply
let
> > > the James Mason go by. She continued to check the monitors to see any
> > > indication that she had gotten their attention.
> >
> > It appeared as if she was still undetected. But there were no
> > guarantees that would stay that way. However, something was nagging at
her.
> > 'What was this ship doing here?' Perhaps she was just overly concerned,
> > being the chief of SF Intell and all.... Her question got more serious
when
> > the computer fired out.
> >
> > "The USS James Mason's last reported location is Starbase 119."
>
> Carrhae's eyebrow shot up.
>
> > Starbase 119 was an out of the way station whose duty was to form a
second
> > line of defense against any border incursion. It was situated pretty
much
> > in the middle of no where, as there were not many inhabited worlds in
it's
> > sector. But they were far from that sector, and what was this ship
doing
> > over here if it was supposed to be in port......
> >
> > Another query revealed that the ship was supposed to be in for repairs
and a
> > major crew change. the computer added another goodie... The James
mason
> > was running silent....
>
> Carrhae whispered a name, which activated the special features of Delon.
> She then began a passive scan of the James Mason.
>
The readings told her that they were running fast, but taking
precautions not to be detected. Their scanners were at maximum and there
was absolutely zero comm traffic, which is unusual in of it self. A more
detailed, active scan would be required to learn more. As it was the James
Mason was at extreme range, and she would have to be a good deal closer to
get a good peak at her...
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