The morning had started off rather well. Commander Wallace had a nice breakfast with Garek, and Lieutenant Nugent. He walked into his office and ordered a cup of coffee from the replicator. He took his coffee and then sat at his desk, and picked up a report on the Colony. It appeared to have answered everything, that happen on the past two days.
[Commander we are getting a message from Star Fleet Command.]
"Very well. Route it in to my office," Richard said, tapping his comm badge. Sometimes he wished that Garek's comm system didn't work. Wallace's computer screen came on and at the other end was Admiral Ross, so Richard knew it was important.
"Sir how can I help?" Richard said with a smile.
[I wish this was a social call but it isn't. Commodore Walker has committed treason, and violated the Neutral Zone between the Federation, and Cardassia. He has forged orders and has under his command the USS Wellington. Walker has also attacked and destroyed three Cardassian ships, and five outposts, not to mention firing and crippling three Federation ships.
Your task is to bring him in and stop this.]
Richard tried to grasp the situation. He knew the job that lay at hand. "Sir I don't think it's wise for me to handle this situation. You know my feelings on the Cardassians."
[Commander put your feelings aside. You know this man and his tactics, thus making you the best choice. You'll meet Leggit Korik at these coordinates. As by your March 8 report the USS Arizona is ready to handle any task. The next time I speak with you it better be on DS9 with Walker in your brig. Ross out.] The screen went blank and, Richard was not at all happy he, knew this man now an enemy of the state.
"All senior officers report to the docking bay where the USS Arizona is," Richard said tapping his comm badge. He then stepped out of his office and saw Lieutenant Call waiting, for the commander. "Lieutenant I want you to mind the store for me while were away. It shouldn't take more then three days."
"Aye Aye sir."
Richard made his way the bridge of the ship and saw, Ensign Kalvin at Helm, Cadet Razek was manning one of the combination control stations of weapons and engineering. He walked over to Lieutenant Nugent who appeared not to know where her station was. "I had Garek reconfigure the bridge design. You'll manage the communications station," Wallace said to Nugent.
"Sir all departments report ready Commander," Kelvin said.
"Very well leave the docking bay and enter the Patch at 1/4 impulse power," Wallace said standing behind the Command Chair. After a few seconds Nevar and Garek, along with Kelly showed up. Richard motioned them to meet in the mess hall after the ship had cleared the Patch. "Nevar, until I say other wise your weapons officer on the bridge. Take your spot," Richard said walking around the different stations checking their work.
"Sir we have cleared the Patch. New coordinates please," Kelvin said.
"Bearing 045 Mark 3.4 warp 5."
"Aye, sir."
The Arizona excellerated to warp speed. The senior staff met within minutes in the mess hall. "Okay I objected to this mission. We are to stop Commodore Walker from violation the Neutral Zone in Cardassian space. He has destroyed three
Cardassian ships ,and disabled several of ours. "
"Why are we sent to help the Cardassins?"
"Because Commodore Walker is and was the best combat officer for the past 40 years." Richard said handing a PADD to everyone. "You Lieutenant have 13 hours to find and know everything on the USS Wellington. Commander Nevar your job is to know the crew on the Wellington. Commander Kelly your job is to find me everything inside and outside the Neutral Zone. Garek I want that new sensor masking system on line in 11 hours. Dr.Charrin, I want you to have emergency medical supplies ready. We may encounter friendlies that need our help and aid. That's all. We have work to get done." Richard walked over to the replicator and ordered some coffee. Nevar sat down and spoke to his Commander.
"Sir you know Commodore Walker don't you?"
"Yes, he was my CO on the Justifiable. He also served in the Boarder Wars, Borg Campaigns, Dominion War. His whole career is based on war. He has a bitterness towards the Cardassins. "
"Sir maybe he's right in his mind and perhaps he is trying to prove something. After all, Cardassins are very untrustworthy."
Richard set his coffee cup down and stood up and tucked his tunic. "Perhaps but we have an oath to uphold. Not personal vegence. We are tought to obey orders no matter how much we dislike them. Excuss me." Richard left for the bridge.
Richard didn't like this mission but knew that he had to help secure the peace, that took over 40 years to earn. Back on the bridge, Commander Wallace sat at his chair, and tried to focus on the ship and reports. It would be only a few hours before the Cardassian Government would have an observer onboard, mainly to see if Starfleet babies it's officer corps.