The cloaking exercises had gone well. As Dawson had determined, the Chernov would be “slightly” detectable while shooting within a cloaked position. It was still better than expected. With any luck, they wouldn’t need to use their shooting capabilities within Klingon space. The cloaking tech was modern Romulan, and the Klingons, as far as the Federation understood, did not have enough tech to being able to detect it.

The plan was now to leave Federation space and move towards Klingon space. For Kastarak, it would be the second time he’d go into Klingon space with the Chernov. He did not look forward to it, but his mission was his mission, and he was a man true to his word. The briefing today took place just after the Constitution had left them, taking Lovejoy too. As such, Lovejoy would not be on this mission.

Kastarak made the final touches to the presentation that he would hold. It was a few minutes before the scheduled briefing time. He glanced quickly at the time. All was ready. Pots of tea and coffee and caraffes of water were on the table along with glasses and cups and saucers.

He straightened his uniform, stood up, and waited for his colleagues to come.

Kastarak, Lt Cdr
First Officer and Navigations Officer