From:		swanberg
Date:		04 December 1995 18:50
To:		U.S.S. Lafayette (BBS)
Subject:		RE: Starbase Operations

<Commander Swanberg, Starbase 336 Operations Complex>

After presenting himself to the yeoman sitting behind the duty desk at the entrance to the command group offices, Swanberg is told to have a seat in the waiting area.  "The commander will see you shortly."

Swanberg moves over to the waiting lounge area, and is immediately drawn to the large picture window which looks out onto the docking yards.  In the background can be seen the red giant star which is the primary for this system.  Hmmm, the only way that this system could be more strategically important is if this star system had a habitable planet.  In the foreground, several starships and freighters can be seen at the various docking modules.  Well, there's the Republic, and the Agamemnon.  I wonder what's up with all the activity here recently.  No doubt the Lafayette will be part of whatever is going on.

Swanberg stares out the window for awhile, then finally takes a seat, waiting for the commander to admit him.