ILLUMINARRPG: (-75 - 1000) Miri Achxour and Tomod

[Dieter Gregory]

Mission:  Death in the Shadows
Day: - 75
Stardate: 2445.11.17

(Deneb V - Betazoid Consulate Miri Achoxur, Betazoid Undersecretary of 
Agriculture, Tomod, her assistant - 1000)

Miri sipped her drink.  "Did you see this report?" she asked Tomod.  "It 
seems that Dr. Howard Carter, the noted exo-archeologist is missing. 
Rumors are that his ship was destroyed by a freal engineering accident."

"Where?" Tomod asked.

"That's the interesting part.  Seems he had been working in the Sigma 
Draconis system.  From what I could gather, he was busy working some of 
the dead planets as he claimed to have a lead on another lost 
civilization. "

Tomod shrugged, "No matter how safe we make it, there is always a risk."

Miri nodded, "I know, it's just odd.  I met him once, at a function 
years ago.  He was a very ... passionate man.  Top rate mind too. "

Tomod handed over a PADD.  "It seems the Sigma Draconis system is 
attracting lots of attention.  There is a Caitain exploration ship 
there, searching for Orichalcum deposits."

"If you hum a few bars there Tomod."

"It is a crystalline rock that is used as the basis of their power 
systems. Much like the dilithium that is used by the Federation."

"Well, why don't you extend a greeting to this ship and if they are in 
the neighborhood, have them stop in for tea, or something.  Always good 
to cultivate information.  Speaking of which, I have a meeting with Jae 
Hammond at 1 pm."

"Really?  The noted investor and entrepreneur.  That Jae Hammond."

"The very same.  She has a proposal she wants to talk about.  Not sure 
why she wants to talk to me."

"That should be interesting.  Meanwhile, I've confirmed the existence of 
that recording, and am hoping that Nixac will sell it to my buyer."

"The Ferengi are very good at gathering information, but buyer beware."

"He has been reliable in the past, and anything involving Cardassians 
and Orions is bound to cause trouble."

"You are such a cynic Tomod.  The Cardassian's are a well respected 
member of the Federation," Miri began.

"And for a spy, you are too trusting Miri.  Legate Mel has been rabble 
rousing in the Cardassian Senate.  You should read some of his speeches."

"Very well, Tomod, I will.  But I must get ready for my meeting with Md. 
Hammond."

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