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At Orlova's suggestion, Hu's brain starts working away. "Yes... something such as that would require a good deal of power, and for something so small and for the signature not to be detected it would be just another good thing, possibly a way to shield it on a..." Private Torres' message came. "Yes, yes, have a look. I may just join you shortly." Kill com. "Major? Shall we?"

"We had better get permission first," said Major Orlova. She opened up a channel. "Colonel Patel," she said. "I am requesting permission for Lt. Hu, Private Torres, and I to examine the intruders' vessel. Private Bond should come too. His engineering knowledge may be useful."

After a few moments, the colonel replied: "Permission granted, Major. It's still in Tertiary Storage."

"Thank you." She opened another channel. "Lt. Barrett, this is Major Orlova. Please send Private Bond to join us in Tertiary Storage to examine the intruders' craft." Then she closed communicatons. "Okay, let's go."

"Lt. Hu," said Private Torres on the comm as they were about to leave, "I'd like to get Private Bond to help out if he can. I may need him to help me get into this thing."

"Private, this is Major Orlova," replied the chief scientist. "We're one step ahead of you. I've already ordered Private Bond to join us."

Hu motions the to the door, feigning chivalry. "Ladies first, Major."

Major Orlova chuckled and led the way out into the corridor.

OOC,[b]Xiang[/b] is moving to the thread linked below.

The Blue Enigma