Routine Check Pt. 1 (Esteem)

[tigh]

Esteem, The Black; January 15th 2523

The Esteem had arrived the evening before around Persephone. Tigh had most his leadership of the ship to prepare everthing on the ground and get everything in order. It was quiet the long day and everyone was tired but they had plenty more ahead. The senior staff had returned to the ship.

They had given Tigh the briefing on how everything was unfolding on the ground, including a report from Sibil about someone contacting her about a certian ship, the Trinity, and its comming work for Duke Rider. This was an opportunity they couldn't pass up the Alliance for years had suspected that Rider had ciminal ties but nothing could seem to turn up any evidence. The ship had been logged leaving port moments before and now the Esteem was waiting for it.

When the ship came up on sensors Tigh ordered Sibil, her crew and Orville to a docking port. They had sent the request to the Trinity for boarding and armed weapons in case they refused. If they didn't allow for the docking then they would make an example of the ship.

Shortly after ordering the others to the docking port Tigh himself showed up to observe. "Lieutenant Commander Tucker, your men are ready I presume? The Trinity will be docking any minute now. I expect this to be quick and painless. Don't shoot unless you have to we need to get any information we can from them."

Tigh then walked over to Orville and began to talk to him next. "Once we are on the ship we will need to get what we can. you have my full authority to do what needs to be done." Tigh was ready to seize the chance to take Rider down for good, all he needed was one of them to brake.

[Sibil Tucker]

There had been many double-shifts carried out for Sibil and her security team as of late. Of course the Lieutenant Commander worked a bit more than that, she was dedicated to her version of perfection for her team.

During their preliminary time on the ground on Persephone Sibil had been requested to a meeting, a discreet meeting. She met one Cadan Ashdown who told her that there was a ship working for Duke Rider that was coming in for supplies to be taken to New Canaan. It had given Sibil an odd feeling about the entire situation, it seemed a bit too convenient. She took the information directly to the Admiral anyway, however did express her concern. Which wasn't often done without serious thought on her part.

Sibil, her team and Lieutenant Owen were ordered to the docks for the boarding of the Trinity. When the Admiral showed up she greeted him properly with a salute, "My men and I are always ready sir."

[orville]

Orville had taken all the information that was passed on to him by Sibil, which was fairly little really, and done what research he could on the incoming ship, the Trinity. He had found the Owner's name, James Clark. He was a former Independent Lieutenant Colonel in the war and has sence been running this ship. It hadn't been linked with any criminal activity but it had its cloudy parts.

"Understood sir, we'll find something." He was determined to make something of this boarding, find something that wuld help them link to Rider. This could be his chance to make a mark on Persephone's crime world that would be lasting.

[tigh]

A few minutes passed and they could hear the small Fire Fly-Class ship make the docking connection to the Esteem. Tigh was ready for anything known that the ship was worknig for the Duke. It could take them a while to do a full search of the ship but it should turn something up hopefully. Tigh had also taken the time to contact the Phoenix about the Trinity. He was going to have them tail the Trinity to New Cannan where the contact had told Sibil the ship was going. They were also to expect the contact to be on board the ship, but they were to keeep his cover in tact.

A young Sergent by the mane of Wilks spoke up. "Sir, We have a complete seal with the Trinity, I'm opening our hatch now. As soon as they open theirs we'll be ready." The sergent hit a few bottons and then the hatch opened. They were only a few steps now from being on board. "Be ready for anything." Tigh responded to the group.

Tigh stepped up closer but still remaining behind Sibil and her team. It was there place to make sure they had control of the ship before Tigh made his way on board. There really wasn't much need for Tigh to be there and he would stay out of it for the most part. Instead he was there to observe Sibils team in action for the first time since the ship come under his command. A few minutes passed and the hatch to the Trinity opened and it was all ready for Sibil's team to move in.

(OOC: Post in the Pt. 2 for going on board)