The Klingon Security Chief barked. “Just as the captain ordered. Two officers per team, minimum of one team per deck. Add an additional team to high profile areas such as Main Engineering. Report to me when all teams are established. This petaQ will not escape us!”

“Yes, sir!” NE Winters responded before rushing back to the Security Office. He issued a series of orders, pairing the officers into teams to secure the decks. Since Main Engineering was a priority target, he set two teams to guard there. He decided to send NE Reynolds to rendezvous with NE Jefferson in the Cargo Bay. He looked over the remaining officers, and one in particular caught his eye. “Ensign Watson, you’re with me. We are going to secure the Crew Mess. It is the only place on board that every single crewman has the potential to visit. Maybe we can listen in, and find out something useful.”

The pair headed to the turbolift. “Deck 21,” Winters said immediately as they entered.

-NE Winters