Baumann went to his quarters and changed into the clothes selected for the operation. The more he pondered the Captain’s orders, the more he was puzzled. Finally, he pressed the comms.

[O] Captain, if I may be so bold, I believe it would be more advantageous for me to join the team looking at the energy signature found by Lt. Prescott. Requesting permission to join that team. [O]

He then packed a small nondescript brown backpack that contained a handheld scanner, a set of tools, and few odds and ends that would perhaps come in handy. A holdout phase pistol fit into his boot. He clipped a communicator to his belt and made sure a spare was in his bag. He checked himself in the mirror and then made his way to the transporter room.

Baumann, Intel