The Osiris dropped out of warp a few hundred kilometres behind and to the starboard side of the USS Edinburgh.

“Sir, we have arrived at Dozaria Prime. It looks like we have visitors.”

“On screen Darame” as K’Atren took his seat as number one went to her usual spot.”

“Yes it seems like we do. Looks like Gul Onot has introduced herself to the Edinburgh.”

Kr’antren looked over towards chief Kaha. “Chief, let the Edinburgh know that we have arrived as per their request.” 

“Lieutenant Tazzeth, anything going on planet side?” As he turned to face the Chief Science Officer

“No sir,and I might add that I am reading no life signs on the planet. Wasn’t there a colony here just a few days ago? “ Kr’ Antren raises an eyebrow at this news. “ Yes, yes there was.”

Turned back towards Lt. Talibah. “ Well Number one i would guess that would be the reason why Gul Onet is here. Question is was she already here when the Edinburgh arrived or did she arrive after them.”

Kr’ Antren holds a finger up as he can see Talibah getting ready to answer. “Hold that thought number one.” He then tapped the internal comms button on his arm rest console. “ Counsellor Sia, Captain Kr’Antren. Please join us on the bridge counselor.”

“On my way”

“Captain. Either way we have a missing colony, and I might add one that Gul Onot knew the Edinburgh had just visited.”

“True, makes me wonder.”

“Tazzeth, any warp signatures besides the Edinburghs, Guo Onots ship and us. Look for any possible signs inthe last 72 hours to present. Also let’s keep our eyes peeled.”

Talibah raises an eyebrow and gives a knowing smile at hearing this. “Expecting more guests, captain?”

“Not really but let’s think about this. A Gul we think is part of the Obsidian Order shows up at the same time as the Edinburgh at a planet they visited a few days ago, the planet is now devoid of the personnel who were living/working on the colony there. Then we have this unknown Syndicate, what are their interests here? What do they want? Who are they? Lots of unknowns still out there and could you think of a better time to make your presence known than this.” He points towards the view screen.

“Good point.” 

“Skagath, let’s start looking for anything that resembles those signatures that the Edinburgh reports when they met   ..”  

“Yes Ma’am.”

“Captain, message from the Edinburgh. Return to prior mission. We are following a new lead and will not require your assistance.” Kaha relayed from the communications console.

Kr’Antten looked over at Talibah with a raised eyebrow. “Well that’s an interesting twist. Most have got some information from Onot. Chief, Acknowledge receipt of the message.”

“Message sent, sir.”

They watched as the Edinburgh disappeared into the flash of its warp drive engaging.

“Guess that leaves us, number one.”

“Darame, set a course for Gavaria Prime warp 8.”

“Course plotted and laid in captain.”

“Good, let’s roll. Number one, Tazzeth, Shrybaas join me in my ready room. Lt Skagath you have the conn.”

Kr’Antren stood and made his way to his ready room, followed by the called out officers, he tapped his combadge as he stood “Doc and counselor Sia, please join us in my ready room as soon as possible.”

Skagath stood from his usual seat, stretched his back for a second and made his way to the center chair. “Aye captain, I have the conn.” 

Talibah looked at the captain and then at Shrybass and gave him a wink and a smile. “Lieutenant, will you require your booster seat, we can have the captain’s yeoman bring it out for you.”

The bridge crew break out in laughter as Skagath glares at the XO with a slight smile on his face. “Ahhhhh, so the lass has jokes now does she?”