The Arizona easily came into it's docking bay at 1/4 impulse power, and then dropped to thruster power for the final 600 meters to it's docking clamps. The ride was done automatically due to the automation sequence in the station's computer when it came to docking procedures.
"Arizona docked Captain." Razek said from his station.
Captain Wallace stood up and and looked around the bridge to see only four officers, the time was late around 2130 hours. Most of the crew was off duty, and very tired.
Lieutenant Sovick walked over to the Captain. "Sir you want me to escort the 8 Mullura prisoners, or beam them into the Station's brig?"
"It would be easier to beam them into the brig. Ensign Razek secure the information we have gathered. Once that is complete your relieved until 1000 hours tomorrow.
Mister Sovick leave three guards to keep Mister Deveraux company."
Wallace was almost the last crewmember to leave the ship. Kassia joined him as they walked off to the air lock. "Evening Lieutenant."
"Evening Captain." Kassia replied, as Captain Roberts walked up.
"Captain I understand you've gathered some rather valuable information." As Roberts joined the walk.
"Yes, I suppose it could be of some use to Tarik."
"Tarik and the Lakota are in the invasion as we speak." This news shocked Wallace very much. He expected at lest four days before the invasion was carried off. And the Lakota was suppose to be exploring the Jem'Hadar territory.
"Already?" Wallace said stopping and looking concerned.
"Yes, the initial invasion was successful. Now it's a bit tougher. The Jem'Hadar have sent replacements. The Mullura seem to be sending larger escorts thanks to you.
I want you and your crew to rest, be ready for a briefing at 1500 hours tomorrow. I want Lieutenant Sovick to question the prisoners. "
Richard wanted to be out there with his other crewmembers. Not in a safe harbor while they sleep in the dirt, he sleeps in a bed. "Sir afterwards can rejoin the invasion support?"
"No all ship crews must wait 48 hours before another patrol. Besides your job is to provide me and the other members of this task force with vital information that will help win this war quickly. Now go get your rest."
Wallace walked to the turbo lift, and was joined by Kassia. She looked worried about Tarik; Wallace tried to console her. "Listen he's been in tough scrapes before."