"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
upiter 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 Commander 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."
"I will compile a report right away, Lieutenant," answered McTiernan as he
stood to depart the Runabout. "I understand your concerns. Do you have
any idea who those people on the moon were or what they were doing?"
"I believe they might be connected with a group of terrorists that are
trying to make sure that the Solar System is preserved for humnans. They
had already made a number of attacks, and I have a feeling that those folks
on that facility are closely tied to our 'friends'."
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