"That vessel is the point of the entire project." The Professor looked over at the younger man. "There is what we perceive to be a greater threat than any Klingon or Romulan could possibly represent." "A new species?" The young Officer asked curiously. "Of a sort. Our data and materials were all but destroyed. But other does exist. It was stolen by another Professor and her team. They are currently hiding out in the Fringe regions." "We have no authority in the Fringe regions. How do you propose to retrieve that materials?" "By whatever means or action that is required. This is a top priority black list assignment. The fate of the Federation may very well hang in the balance." The Professor hesitated, glanced out across the distance at the vessel within the dock. "According to your service record; We assumed we had the right man for the task at hand. Do we?" "I'll need a crew I can depend on, Sir." The Officer stiffened his back. "This could get a little messy." "And so it shall." The Professor nodded with approval and then added. "Captain."