[Bridge]

“Helm. Set course for the Ghulion system. Warp six.” ordered Krolo as took his place in the command chair. “And drop us out just at the edge of the system.”

“Aye, Captain.” came the flight officers reply.

Alen looked over and noticed the look from his XO. He lifted a single finger to indicate for her to wait a moment and then he activated the comms with his controls.

“Attention all hands. This is the Captain speaking. We are currently in route to the planet of Coppelius. After the recent events of Frontier Day, there have been reports of multiple Borg vessels in various areas. We have been assigned to locate one of these vessels and observe it. I know what many of you are thinking, and I too hope it’s just that simple. But as Starfleet officers, we’ll be ready if it isn’t. Captain Krolo out.”

Alen could see the look of apprehension in the First Officer.

“The Borg?” questioned Tod. “Sir. We’re a California class. We’re no math for a Borg ship.”

“I understand, Number One. Luckily for us, it’s just a probe. As I said, Command just wants us to observe and report. And as I was so vehemently reminded, if we don’t bother them, they won’t bother us.”

With a break in the conversation, Ki turned to her command team.

“Course laid in, Captain.”

“Let’s go.” answered Alen with a hand wave toward the view screen.