"Commander, I have a question for you. Have you noticed any increased
traffic in the area? It seems if that facility has been using that transit
point for some time, you should be starting to see more ships in the
area."
A look of intense thought came over McTiernan as he considered Holt's
question. "Now that you mention it, things have been busier than usual
out here. Not significantly different, but enough for us to notice."
The Security officer considered his response. She had to wonder why system
security was not informed, particularly considering the recent attacks on
the station and on Earth itself. This could be a break in the case.
"What types of vessels are they? Cargo ships? Shuttles?"
"They were mostly civilian ships. That was what was a little weird about
them. We do see civilian cruise and travel vessels, but we generally do
not see these smaller type vessels. Even the cargo vessels were not
registered with regular shipping companies."
"Why did no one on Kerry report this to anyone?" asked Aravis with concern.
"Was your facility not affected by the security crack down that came about
as a result of recent terrorist attacks?"
McTiernan could understand why she would ask the questions she was asking.
At the same time, she did not fully understand the nature of Station Kerry.
"My facility is a part of Starfleet, but it more reflects the environment
of a civilian research facility. Our security staff is extremely limited.
In fact, we only have three officers, one for each shift. We are stationed
within the Sol System and are a small research facility. We do not have
the ability to police the area, particularly with Jupiter Station so close.
If we were, do you think we would have needed to ask your assistance with
recent events?"
Aravis turned from her console as she completed the shutdown sequence.
There was a certain amount of logic behind what Commander McTiernan was
saying. This was a small science facility. More security should have been
assigned to them with recent events. While the Commnader probably should
have requested more men, there was no guarantee that he would have gotten
them. "I believe that it is time to disembark. We can straighten this out
off ship. I would like you to file a report about these vessels with
Starfleet Security and Starfleet Intelligence. I think it will be of
interest to both departments, particularly when my report for this mission
is filed."
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}}}=) Lisa
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