. MAX, the Artificial Intelligence, manifested a face on several monitors around the Bridge. He said, "That bears a striking similarity to several members of the crew, Relok."
. Zak cut in, "It's not that old, Relok! This isn't the same K-7 where Kirk had the tribbles incident. That one was totally rebuilt ages ago! Heck, even that one has been rebuilt over the years. Still," he paused and then said, "it is getting pretty old."
. Hines agreed. "Only good thing going for K-7 is their sensor array, in all honesty. Even its defensive systems are out-of-date."
. Zak said, "Well, we've had peace with the Klingons for decades. I'm guessing they may be upgrading K-7 yet again soon, what with the tensions and the Klingon-Gorn war and all."
. Hines nodded, "They oughta look at Deep Space Nine for some inspiration. Now THAT is a station that's been through hell in a hand basket!"
. Carter interrupted, "Accelerating to impulse power. Warp factor, Commodore?" he turned slightly to glance over his shoulder at him.
. Zak answered, "Carter, take us straight away towards Earth at Warp 4 for thirty seconds. Then, Standin, engage MIRAGE and once we're hidden, alter course for the Breen Confederacy at Warp 7."
. Carter gave a nod and turned back to the Helm. "Aye, sir. Setting a course for home, Warp 4."
. Standin also acknowledged, "MIRAGE standing by ... still ... sirs." Thirty seconds later he announed, "MIRAGE engaged!"
. Carter gave a nod, "All right, altering course to 140 mark 218, Warp 7."
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. Zak turned his head to his Executive Officer. "Colonel, I think we need to get folks up to speed. I don't think we need to gather in the lounge, most are right here. Tabby, get Main Engineering and Sickbay on an open comm line, please."