From:		Vincent_Dupuy
Date:		17 July 1996 00:38
To:		U.S.S. Lafayette
Subject:		RE: City Hall

<Lt. Cmdr. Beata, Slater Planet City Hall>

Waiting a reply from Straylar, I was starting to be pretty worried. what the hell was going on?? Dr. McRae had to beam up, Straylar and Lectron are not responding...

At that moment, I received a transmission from Straylar.

"Straylar to Beata, I'm following some leads over in the market area. Ensign Vyd had to be beamed up to sickbay due to being infected by the shape changing plague. It seemed to do the opposite to him, it made him start to loose his form. I sure that he's in good hands with Doctor Mc Rae.  I'll be in contact as the situation develops.  Straylar out!"

"Acknoledged. Please keep me informed, Lieutenant. Beata out."

That was one issue solved, but still remaining were Lectron and McRae, both from whom I haven't received any transmission in a while. Here in the hall, things were all pretty much under good control, waiting just for the medical team to report the results. I was getting a bit anxious, not knowing how my AT was doing, and me just standing here... and waiting. Not very representative of a commanding officer leading an AT!... Perhaps the bridge could inform me of any possible Romulan activity in the vasinity.

"Beata to the Lafayette. Things are pretty much idle down here, captain. we are awaiting further instruction from the medical team. Unfortunetly, I haven't received any transmission from them in a while, and they aren't responding to my calls. Have you noted any unusual activity in the area, orbiting or on the surface? Awaiting update, sir."

As soon as I was done with my report to the Lafayette, Straylar replied to my call:

"Straylar to Beata.  I've uncovered a plot between the Vidalican political party and the Romulans. I currently have the leader of the political party and a Romulan commander as prisoners.  Also is the entire away team accounted for?

"Beata to Straylar. Good job! Please bring these people to the Lafayette for immediate interrogation. They probably have a lot to do with the plague we are dealing with right now. Security will await you in the transporter room. I will inform the captain of your foundings. Have you establish any contact with Lt. Lectron? I haven't had any news from him in a while. We currently are the only three left from the AT on the surface. Please report. Beata out."

A bit puzzled by this new input for Straylar, I thought interrogating the governor was a good option.

"Governor, my team has uncovered a existing plot between the Vidalican clan and the Romulans. Have you ever had any idea that there was an alliance between these two organizations?"

Confused by my question, the governor quickly replied:

"Well... we were suspecting Romulan participation in the rapid growth of Vidalican party. But not being threatening, we thought this wasn't a primary issue to deal with. Seems like our thoughts were true! I ensure you we will provide Starfleet with all the assistance needed in uncovering this plot and solving the main problem of our world: the devastating plague."

"Excellent, governor." I replied. "I will beam back to my ship, and pursue the investigation from there. I'll inform you of new details as I get them."

"Beata to Lafayette. one to beam up. Awaiting acknoledgement."