> > "There were a few transfers before coming, so they would be there.
High
> >Command would realize that Spec Operations is a tight knit group, so
> >loyality to the unit is almost as important as house honor. I expect
that
> >they put in at least 2, probably 3; 1 to keep tabs on me and the others
to
> >assist if they have to challenge me. I will know who they are before we
> >depart, but they are unknown as of today. But soon....."
>
> She smiled. Accidents happened on training missions, and he knew about
the
> planetary expedition. Whever they were, they'd have to be on their best
> behavior to escape his blade. "I understand. Mine arrre all picked by
> myself orrr my unofficial assistant commanderrr, but that doesn't mean
> much, of courrrse." SIA was sure to have at least one operative in there
> to keep an eye on things. "So, give me the trrruth, Polath. What is the
> rrreal situation on yourrr side of the borrrderr? I've hearrrd the High
> Council's storrry, and he was honest, but I suspect conserrrvative. What
> arrre these felinids up to and how serrrious is it?" Polath had no reason
> to lie, since it was he and his troops that would be facing them, so it
was
> to his advantage to tell her and have her incorprate that information into
> the training sessions. She hoped he would see that.
>
"It started as pirate raids as you have here, but it quickly
escalated into felinid raids on colonies and civilian outposts. We largely
ignored pirate activity, allowing the local commanders deal with it.
However, when it turned to military bases we became more concerned. No
pirate, no matter how well organized, can take a Klingon military outpost.
We have lost many fine warriors, many good friends...." he said indulging in
a memory or two of fallen brothers in arms. Shaking the memories out of his
mind he continued, "They pose quite a threat, but few have the courage to
admit it. Their military craft are quite capable, making worthy
adversaries. Technologically speaking their are very advanced, but
tactically they are quite primative. They rely on ambush and pack tactics.
Little variation. Given that their technology is so advanced, I doubt that
I would use other tactics either. Three of their ships took out a base and
it's defense craft, 3 Bird of Prey. By the time we got there, we could
hardly tell that a base was there." It was clear to her that he was worried
about this new threat. They combined the right combination of strength and
technology to be very, very dangerous.
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