From:		Xavyre
Date:		02 July 1996 01:53
To:		U.S.S. Lafayette
Subject:		RE: Slater Planet

[O.C.C.: While Beata is contacting McRae and waiting for her reply Straylar is involved in the following]

The Second Minister centers his attention on Straylar.  

"Lieutenant Straylar we are not in great need of a someone to handle our distribution networks right now.  We are concerned with more pressing matter like who is behind this terrible plague.  So far our investigative forces are stumped as to where it could have come from.  The reason why they are investigating at all is because the Federation has notified us of Romulan activity in the area and we have had some run ins with them in the past."

Straylar quickly replies: "Well that's why I was sent here Minister.  I hope that perhaps I can get to the bottom of it.  May I organize with your security forces?"

"Of course Mr. Straylar.  I'm sure you already met our constable?"  

"Yes I have.  I'll organize an investigation with him.  I noticed a few things outside when I beamed down that I would like o investigate."

"We are at your disposal Lieutenant."

"Thank you."  

With that Straylar steps over to Beata and says. "Commander I'm going to do a little investigating on the cause of the virus.  I have a lead I'm going to check into.  I will have one of my security officers beam down to assist along with the local security forces.  Since they don't need help with distributing the supplies I'll be away for a little while following that lead.  I'll try to keep in contact as much as possible.

[If Beata does not agree with me going]

Okay then what do you need me to do?

[OCC: If Beata agrees to me going]

"Right" Straylar then turns and exits the city hall.  After a few more moments in the market place he taps his comm badge.

"Lieutenant Straylar to security on the Lafayette.  Please send down Ensign Vyd to assist me in my investigation."

"Yes sir" A nameless security ensign replies.

Moments later Ens Vyd is standing next to Straylar outside of the market place.

"Ensign Vyd follow me"

The two officers head to the security office near the center of town.

Before they get to the office Ensign Vyd hands Straylar and extra phaser.

"How did you know I needed a phaser?"

"I don't know sir.  I always bring two and I saw that you didn't have one so...."

"Right"   Straylar turns and presses the chime button.

A familiar thought comes into Straylar's head.  "Enter."

With that the two Star Fleet Officers enter the security office and greet the constable.

"Greetings Constable I see you are still doing okay."

"Yes I am fine.  You haven't started anymore riots have you?"

"No I was just here to coordinate our efforts into this investigation."

"Well it's like I said, I can't really help in the investigative area, but I can answer any questions you may have"

"Sounds good." Straylar agrees.  "Constable when I was in the market I saw a familiar symbol in the market place it was very similar to what we know as the two headed bird.  The Romulan Star Empire symbol. Do you have any idea what that is or what it means?"

The constable looks a little uneasy but continues to think to Straylar.  "On Slater's planet their are two main political parties.  One is the Gelvatic Party that is the current ruling party with a majority in our assembly.  The second party in the Vidalican Party, they are the only contender to the Gelvatics, but thus far have been unable to produce a significant amount of votes to gain a majority.  Most people here in Fultra (The City), are not members, and many rumors have been flying around that the leader and his close followers are corrupt and are planning some sort of violent coup.  Their symbol is that two headed bird.  Though till now I hadn't made the connection myself."

"Who is the head of the Vidalican party?"

"That would be Mysa Verel and before you ask, the Vidalican headquarters is on the eastern side of the city."

Smiling Straylar says thank you and the two officers exit the office out onto the street.

Straylar looks to Vyd. "Well let's go"

Vyd nods to him as they walk towards the east side of the city.