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Katra Station / Re: S3 - M1 The Butterfly Effect
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USS Healy - Main Shuttlebay
Across the Healy, volunteers came forward for the rescue-mission within a rescue-mission. Four shuttles from the Healy were being prepped for launch by the shuttlebay staff. Two of them- Type 8 shuttles- had special mounts installed on their dorsal hull to accept 'mission modules.' In this case, the 'mission module' was a photon torpedo. Carrying such a weapon was unusual for Starfleet shuttles, but if there was anything which the Federation excelled at, it was improvisation. In addition to the torpedoes, phaser emitters were being slotted into their optional mounts as the shuttles were readied for launch... and for combat.
Pilots and Operations officers were assembling to man the shuttles. The lead shuttle would be the most important, as all other squadron elements would be following their example and direction. The officers chosen to man that shuttle would be critical in determining the success of the mission.


Katra Station - Tholian Embassy - After Tess and the others head inside
For some of the officers who entered the Tholian embassy, its internal configuration had been seldom seen. The atmosphere within the embassy was scorching hot, such that any humanoid without an environmental suit would burn to death. The atmosphere was also deadly, not breathable by most humanoids. Lighting fixtures of unknown function cast spotlights down throughout the room. In the room's center, a giant polygonal crystal feature glowed brightly. Its purpose- like so much regarding the Tholians- was mysterious.
The Tholians wore a variety of encounter suits, which seemed to differ depending on their status. One Tholian embassy worker stood behind a console. Its purpose was as enigmatic as everything else about this place. There was also a Tholian in a red encounter suit, carrying some variety of energy staff, light glinting off metalic and crystal features in its form. The Tholian in red seemed to have a suit that was reinforced to a greater degree than the others. No doubt built for combat... though any of these encounter suits could be used for such.
Another Tholian present- standing in front of the rest- was wearing a suit with gold-tinted crystal. This suit projected a regal impression. It must be the suit of Director Tseyn.
Eydis was the only Tholian- of all those present- that the Starfleet officers had any hope to recognize with anything more reliable than supposition. Hir appearance was somewhat more distinctive, and they had seen her many times.
For a moment, all was silent, as the two groups sized each other up. It was uncertain who was meant to be the first to speak.