PNPC Sherana - A Klingon View
Jess
((Briefing Room One))
The briefing had continued and the spirits were high. Some where
tense, others fueled by anger, again others looked very calm and
detached. While T'Aven sat mostly quiet in the background, Sherana
was more open to speak her mind, especially when Lystra began to
spew her hatred for the syndicate into a meeting that was about
saving the Commodore.
Sherana: I am less concerned about your knowledge than by your
ability to not storm into the place and kill everyone on sight
ruining the whole mission. As much as I would join my blade with
you against those that took Jalana, in war, there is nothing more
honorable than victory. And in this case it means to keep your
boiling blood until the last moment. Then you strike with all your
might!
Lystra: I’ve got experience in dealing with groups like this, and
personally with the Syndicate. I’ll have to brush up on my covert
ops training a bit, but we’ll definitely need to make sure we have
well crafted aliases for each of us. And a new aesthetic.
Preferably something similar to your own style so you’ll seem more
comfortable playing the part.
Horne: Let me know how I can help. Covert communication devices?
Recording equipment? Redirecting ship and starbase engineering
resources? Anything you need.
Shedet: If I may, Commander?
Saveron: Go ahead Chief.
Shedet: This is not ransom or revenge...well, not normal revenge.
If they wanted money, they would have demanded it by now knowing
SFI would be hunting for them. If they wanted a public revenge, it
would have been much simpler to just put a phaser to Jalana's head
and pull the trigger for the camera to see. They want us to know
they have her and they want something from us. The trick is going
to be figuring it out before we accidentally give it to them.
Saveron: Understood, and I concur. As you say, the question is
what, exactly, do they want. It may be us. Revenge is a dish best
served in a variety of ways, depending on whom one asks. If we can
determine the individual behind the abduction, that may give us
more clues as to their ultimate aim.
T'Seva: One obvious idea is that they haven't fully grasped how
long the Constitution's repairs will take and are assuming...in
short, it might be that they want our ship.
Foster: They might want it, but then they’d have every border ship
in Starfleet after them. It’s not a very smart idea.
Sherana: Who said they are smart? ::mumbling::
After all they also had gone against the Klingon Empire, huge
mistake.
Anyone: response
Shedet: As Captain T'Aven has alluded, I spent six years with the
Cartels which were part of the greater Syndicate and two of those
years on a Free Raider. I can coach the undercover team so they
don't stand out. Starfleet Intelligence records are extremely good
for initial infiltration but there are unspoken social structures
and attitudes that, in the long term, can give you away.
Sherana nodded slightly. The same went for any kind of
infiltration it seemed. Unspoken rules and customs were part of
every culture and often were not properly translated of
transmitted to those trying to sneak in and pretend to be one of
theirs. It usually meant that those infiltrators were uncovered at
some point because of something they had not known, which natives
of these groups, cultures or organisations would have known by
heart.
T'Seva: That...that would be quite useful.
Anyone: response
Saveron: Thank you, CPO Shedet. I will speak with yourself,
Lieutenant Lystra and Lieutenant Sherana immediately after this
briefing.
Lystra: Yes, sir.
Shedet: Of course, sir.
The green skinned Klingon looked up to the Commander, surprise in
her eyes. While pondering why she was called to stay back she
nodded in confirmation.
Any: ?
Saveron: Since we will be going undercover, we will require
equipment that is not Federation issue. Universal Translators,
communicators, armour, weaponry. Lieutenant Horne, I am aware that
the Chief Engineer is busy with the repairs; I will need you to
work with Security and Operations to determine suitable models and
replicate an array of designs.
Horne: Understood. Can we meet after this?
She didn't look who Jacob was talking with instead kept looking at
Saveron to find out more.
Saveron: In addition, the vessel with which we are provided will
not be a Federation ship. Lieutenant Taurik, once I have the
specifications I will forward them to you; we shall require
operating instructions and language interfaces, including the
offensive and defensive systems. Work with Engineering and
Tactical as required.
Taurik: Yes, Commander. If it is possible, I would also like
access to the known transponder codes in the region. If we are to
disguise the ship as something appearing wishing to join the
Syndicate, we will want it to look the part completely.
Shedet said something to Taurik but it was too quiet for Sherana
to hear.
Horne: Yes sir.
Saveron: We shall require all current available information on the
Syndicate, particularly range of operations that overlap with this
area, and/or the Shahar Nebula. ::He was working on the assumption
that there was a link with their activities last mission.::
Lieutenant Davis, I would appreciate it if you would work with
your department and Intelligence on this.
Davis: Aye, sir. Sciences are ready to support the mission.
Any: ?
Saveron: I will be requiring all senior officers for this mission,
as we will have a ship to operate. In addition we will require at
least one platoon of Security personnel. Once you have completed
the duties I have just stated, you will each be required to
prepare a piratical persona. Consider carefully your attire,
mannerisms, and if necessary species. Counsellor Shanta can assist
with persona. You will receive advisory documentation shortly.
That was more like it. Security personnel, she would be on that
like a gobfly on a pile of slime. She could grab her bat'leth and
slice the whole pile up.
Shanta/Any: ?
Saveron: Commander Foster, as our new medical transfers have not
yet arrived, I would ask you to take on the role of Acting Chief
Medical Officer for this mission. In addition to preparing
appropriate medical supplies, your initial duties may require some
surgical alterations.
Foster: Absolutely. I’ll have sickbay prepped and we’ll start as
soon as choices and personas are ready.
Any: ?
Saveron: Our new vessel arrives in fifteen hours. You have your
orders, dismissed.
Fiften hours. Preparations for her would be easy. Sharpen the
blade, hype yourself up. She would have to refresh her pheromone
suppressant which would be due any day now and if they left who
knew then they'd be back. While everyone left Sherana remained,
there was a talk with the Commander to be had. Though someone else
practically flung himself at the Commander first, apprently in a
hurry.
Davis: Commander, I– Saveron, may I speak to you? It’s urgent.
Saveron: You may.
Meanwhile T'Aven had moved as well, thrown Saveron a brief look to
let him know she would contact him later and went off for her own
preparations. She was here a part of Security, after all that was
where here marine training would fit best, next to flying a ship
since she was a specialized pilot. Either way she had a persona to
prepare and once her place was figured out she either had to
familiarize herself with ship controls , or weapon controls. There
was a lot to do.
Davis: I will be brief, and :: he faced the others that were
supposed to meet with Saveron :: thanks.
Sherana nodded briefly and rose from her seat, standing at a firm
stance a bit away from the conversation. She didn't listen to it.
Her eyes wandered to Lystra who spoke with Horne and Sirn and to
Shedet who was waiting as well before her head turned to look
outside to the bustle of the station. Ships of various makes,
Federation and not Federation flew in and took off. Every now and
then she wondered who they were, where they came from and where
they would go next. Did they have glorious battles and slay their
enemies?
Saveron: Lieutenant Lystra, Lieutenant Sherana, Chief Petty
Officer Shedet.
Hearing her name her attention went back to the front. Davis had
left. She stepped forward towards Saveron.
Shedet: Sir.
Lystra: response
Saveron: I do not doubt that you all appreciate the gravity of the
situation. I have asked you three to remain as I anticipate that
you represent our best information resources on the Syndicate.
Having said that, Lieutenant Sherana, I am aware that you are a
naturalised Klingon. If you feel that you do not have relevant
information on Orion culture or the Syndicate, you may return to
your duties.
Sherana: I have no knowledge of Orion culture but may have
information on the Syndicate from the Empire's view.
So she decided to stay, placing her hands in her back.
Saveron: Lieutenant Lystra, I am aware of your history as captive
of the Syndicate, and that this is a distressing subject for you.
I do appreciate your unique insight. I also appreciate your
revelation CPO Shedet, as having previously been part of one of
the Cartels, and that you have now chosen a very different career
and life path.
Shedet: Of course, sir. Anything to get back the Commodore.
Lystra: response
Sherana didn't look to them but that would explain the tension. A
former captive and a member of the group that had held her a
prisoner. There was bound to be a glorious battle afoot. After the
Commodore was back. Of maybe before if there was time, getting it
out of their system. Though if anyone asked her they should use
that anger to get their CO back.
Saveron: What is important is that we are all working towards the
same goal; the rescue of Commodore Rajel. I need to know that I
can rely on everyone to work towards that cause. Anyone who cannot
focus on that could put the mission in jeopardy. Lieutenant Davis
has already excused himself; I would expect any who are similarly
compromised to do the same.
Shedet: Of course, sir. I'm all for helping out.
Lystra: response
Sherana: No reason for me to stay back.
Saveron: Very well. I have here Starfleet’s compiled information
on the Syndicate. ::He placed a PADD on the table.:: What I am
seeking now is the inside view. What information can we use, both
to fit in ourselves, and to take advantage of the Syndicate?
Shedet: Well, Commander, when it comes to the Syndicate's culture,
I think I might know the best. No offense to anyone but I think
out of all of us with experience, mine is the most broad of all
the social stratas.
Saveron: response
Certainly had no reason to doubt that. After all she had been part
of that group. And in any other situation she could have possibly
considered raising her blade at the woman herself but if there was
one thing she had learned in her time on this ship it was that
blaming one for the action of many could backfire. Was she related
to those that had harmed the Empire? Then their sins would pass
down. If she was not, was her relation tight enough to receive
dishonorable death? Everyome seemed to believe that it was simple
Honor or Death for Klingons and in a manner it was, but it was way
more complex when it came to shifting blame.
Lystra: response
Shedet: I think the biggest thing that we need to understand
approaching this is that they aren't just some loose rabble,
they're highly organized and very big on your position with the
ship, the cartel and the Syndicate as a whole. It's usually ranked
lodubyal ot or Crime Lord, Sworn members of the Cartel that has
taken the mark, magren or operators who are non-members in
important positions and then the ships themselves. The etadubran
or slave traders sit on par with the sworn members or below
operators depending on the Orioskar's opinion of
lodubyal-ket...slaves.
Sherana wondered if those words were of Orion origin or if the
Syndicate had their own language. She had never heard Orionese,
since her mother was the only one in the family who spoke it she
never did, other than this one lullaby that sounded way too soft
and weak for Sherana's taste.
Shedet: I think the best we can do to play safe is not trying to
be any higher than a ship crew. The captain of that ship will be
respected like a magren and hold the title of lisk among the
cartels. It's almost impossible to pretend to be a sworn member
because of a specialized tattoo that has unique inks that are
almost impossible to duplicate as the unique signature is
recorded. They can literally scan your tattoo and verify your
membership in the core Syndicate territories.
Sherana: If I remember correctly the Commander said we will
pretend to be interested in joining the syndicate, so we won't
have to proof we are sworn members. That should take care of the
tattoo problem, shouldn't it?
Saveron: response
Lystra: response
Shedet quickly stopped with a smile, the lilt of her accent still
heavily present.
Shedet: I can put more detail in a report for you, Commander.
Saveron: response
Right she had offered the Empire's view.
Sherana: The Klingon Empire and the Orion Syndicate had an ever
changing connection. We went from the Syndicate being an
annoyance, to allies, to tolerated, though the last state was
hostile after the Syndicate attempted to shake the relationship
between the Empire and the Federation by killing one of our
Ambassadors.
Lystra/Saveron/Shedet: response
Sherana: Klingons learn from Enemies as well as Allies, the time
was spent well to collect intel and find ways to fight them in
case they dig the knife into our backs as we do with everyone
else. Know your enemy even if they are your friend. I can compile
information that may prove useful in anticipating their moves in a
likely case of battles.
Which would include space and hand to hand combat, at least the
parts that she knew.
Lystra/Saveron/Shedet: response
Sherana: At least the variety in the Syndicate will make the
persona easy. Not much that needs change on my end so I can put
the time into preparations of these kind.
Yes, because an Orion that was a Klingon happened so often that
nobody would notice.
Lystra/Saveron/Shedet: response
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Sherana
Botanist / Part time Security Member
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Commodore Jalana Rajel
Commanding Officer
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