Seeing that no one else had anything to ask, Farah was about to continue her informal briefing when the tone of an incoming communication interrupted her.  "Captain," Teala said.  "It's Admiral Ross at Starfleet Headquarters."

"On screen, Teala," Farah replied after a moment's pause to let her surprise fade.  A moment later a vid screen came to life where a man of dark eyes and slicked back darker hair.  "Admiral Ross," she said. "What can I do for you, sir?"

"Farah," he said, the use of her first name indicating a level of familiarity.  "How is your team coming along?"

"Nicely, sir," Farah said, but he knew that.  A key supporter of the Cadmus team, she had spoken to him the day before to apprise him of their progress and it was too early for their next regular conversation.  "I've been giving the team their first briefing and the Mihoshi is scheduled to arrive at Deep Space 5 within the next few hours."

"Good," he said.  "Do you think you're ready for your first assignment?"

Now it made sense and a smile spread across Farah's face. "Absolutely, sir.  What's the mission?"

"I want you to head to the Jorret system and meet with a Dr. Brenn," Ross stated.  "He and his team are developing an improved version of a quantum torpedo we originally designed for use against another Borg incursion.  Should things heat up with the Dominion, though, we might have need of it there as well.  I want your team to help with and evaluate a field test and report back your findings."

"Understood, sir," Farah replied, feeling a tingle of excitement.  Team Cadmus was a reality. "My team will depart as soon as the Mihoshi arrives."

"I'm having additional mission parameters sent to Lt. Cmdr Teala," Ross said with a nod.  "Good luck, Farah.  Ross out."

With that, the screen went blank and Farah looked over her team. "You heard the Admiral.  We'll be heading to the Jorret system as soon as we're able.  The Mihoshi docks in two hours, so get ready.  Bunk assignments are already made and will be uploaded to your terminals as are ship's schematics.  Laurent, familiarize yourself with them so you can work with Lt. Cmdr Matheson.  Res and Keyes, get to the holodeck and learn those controls.  The skeleton crew bringing the Mihoshi in isn't Cadmus.  Does anyone else have questions?"

Alex tried to remain professional, but seeing the captain practically giddy with excitement was infectious. He cracked a smile, "No Captain." He answered quickly and went to inspect the medical bay for a quick field appraisal before the ship arrived.
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