Needed information
Posted on Tue Apr 1st, 2025 @ 10:31pm by Lieutenant Hadir Prenar & Captain Elijah Rutherford
Mission:
A Dragon named Guardian
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Elijah stared at the paper ha had been working on, pondering over the puzzle whhere Guardian is concerned, and the connection with Adna Station. It was all boiling down to, he needed information from that station where the crazy AI had been. Could there be some information he could gain from there to sift through? He leaned back in his chair steepling his hands,the two index fingers pressed against his lipe as he thought. Information he needed, to help solve the mystery of Guardian. How did that metallic dragon get there? who brought him there. Any of that information he couldn't gain access to, maybe though, Hadir could get that somehow. It depended on, would Hadir be willing to do that without going through the official channels. Elijah lowered one hand, drummed his fingers upon the top of his desk, then slapped the desk top with the palm of his hand.
Elijah rose from his desk and headed towards Hadir's office. This wasn't something he wished to speak of in his own office. In the receiving area of Intelligence, he waited for the one who was on guard to let Hadir know he had a visitor.
"Lieutenant Prenar, Captain Rutherford is wishing to see you."
As Elijah waited, he realized that this was the first time he's visited Intelligence it now being staffed.
"Absolutely send him in. He is the Captain of the ship better not keep him waiting." Hadir smiled. When the Captain walked into the office he stood up. "Captain. To what do I owe this honor?"
"Glad to see that the security is doing their job." Elijah remarked, taking a seat. "I am here on a small sensitive matter. However before I tell you this, I need to warn you it might be stepping outside of the lines as it were. Its nothing treasonous but it is vital that the information I am hoping to get, will shed some light on a mystery dealing with the metal construct in Cago Bay 8."
Hadir smiled and even laughed a bit. "Captain please allow me to let you know that we Cardassians only allow Romulans to think they are the best secret keepers. What you are about to say will never leave this room I assure you."
Elijah gave a smile, then it slipped away. "The information that I am needing is on Adna Station where the construct was found. StarFleet has had it under lock and key. I need to get to the database, and sift through what there is. How the metal construct got there, and what ships that had docked at the station."
Hadir knew that some of that information was fairly secretive. Before he undertook any sort of mission of this nature he wanted more answers. "Alright, and suppose you got all that information right now. Then how would that help? Why would a Starfleet installation have information on an unknown construct?"
Elijah silently said a few curse words, "You are right, the added information is I want to find out is, what ships had visited that station. I am trying to track down a group of ships that are allegedly privateers/pirates who have been causing trouble. I know it is a bit of looking for a needle in a haystack but it is something I would like to find out. I've been after these group of ships to stop them, but needing to find the pattern, and perhaps find out where they are hding."
Hadir knew that he could probably get that information through normal intelligence channels without any convert operation. So, he thought that it was not worth attempting to talk the Captain out of it. "I think we should be able to get that informaiton at the very least. What is the ultimate goal here? Are you attempting to learn where this thing came from?"
Elijah was showing signs that he was wrestling with something as if weighing a possible decision. "We're actually on the trail of that. I wanted data from that station, but more importantly, I feel that...Adna Station is a looming disaster waiting to happen on a rather large scale. There is someone else who has that very same feeling and belief." he drew in a breath, whatever was going through his mind it was a big decision, Elijah let out his breath in a puff of air.
"I have been tasked with ending that problem, once and for all. Especially since it was this ship that was the last ship to be affected by Adna Station. It caused quite the ripple effect." he reached into a uniform pocket, and pulled out an isolinear chip in a protective case and held it out towards Hadir. "The person who has given me this task is an Admiral Myranda Adler."
Without a word Hadir took the chip and placed into his desktop computer. After inputting the appropriate commands he opened the data that was on it.
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Starfleet Command Classified Directive from Admiral Myranda Adler
To: Captain Elijah Horatio Rutherford, Commanding Officer, USS Majestic
Subject: Directive for the Destruction of Adna Station
Captain Rutherford,
This transmission is classified under Gamma-Level security protocols.You are directed to proceed to Adna Station, and covertly eliminate the station. This station can not be allowed to continue to exist as it is considered a danger to both Civilian and StarFleet personnel.This operation is to be conducted with the utmost secrecy, no traceable evidence of StarFleet involvement can be found. I trust that you have the resources at hand to accomplish this task. As soon as possible.
Be advised: Should the mission fail,or your involvement be exposed you will be disavowed. Your discretion and professionalism are imperative.
May the stars guide you
Admiral Myranda Adler
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Gone was any semblance of smile, or any idea of jocularity from Hadir's face. "Captain if you want the station gone consider it done. However, I need you to give the order. In my line of work things are clear and precise. The order must be given so there is no cause for confusion."
"Lieutenant Hadir Prenar in accordance to the Directive from Admiral Adler, I command you to take all necessary measures to destroy Adna Station within the parameters established by her missive. This needs to be dealt with as soon as possible." Rutherford stated firmly.
"Aye Captain." Hadir said and then tapped his comm badge. "Lieutenants Hawke and Karolyi report to my office immediately. Prenar out." His face expanded to the smile that people knew too well meant a Cardassian was up to something. "I am not going to tell you when. But there will be a time when one of the shuttles will be stolen. Now, I believe you should take your leave. Plausible deniability will be your shield."
Elijah gave a nod. "Indeed, and I will know nothing, nothing at all." He turned, made his way out of Intellligence. He hoped that Hadir and his team be successful. As like what Hadir had said the less Elijah knew, the better.
When the doors closed behind the Captain Hadir sat down and punched up the specs of Adna Station. He had some planning to do. The place to start was exactly how he would destroy a station.
Captain Elijah Rutherford
CO
USS Majestic
Lieutenant Hadir Prenar
Chief Intelligence Officer
USS Majestic
