Given The Mission By Commodore Sara Crusher and Captain Keith Ketchum After beaming down to the Academy Campus, Keith made his way to the Commodore's Office to hopefully get information on the next mission. He walked with purpose as the new Cadets parted as he walked through. Making his way to the outer office, "Captain Ketchum to see Commodore Crusher, Yeoman." Yeoman Jon Mitchell looked up at the Captain, "Yes, Sir, she is expecting you." The Commodore peered over her desk at Keith and frowned as he walked into the office. She was getting weary of seeing the Captain, and without Commander Sierra and Mr. Kendricks. She knew that he didn't have word from Sierra as they only had talked the night before. "Captain, I have your next mission for you. Something a little different than your normal Intel gig." This caused Keith to perk up, "Oh?" "Yes, I have received word from the Federation Council that the Romulans have lost a scientist to the Ferengi", with the mention of the Ferengi, she cringed. "And they requested to cross the Zone to retrieve them." Keith frowned at the mention of the Romulans coming across the Zone, "What did the Council say?" "They have declined the request. Instead, you and the Avalon will be dispatched and will search for the Ferengi and take their scientist into your protection." Nodding, as he listened, and Sara continued, "Off the record, at which point, you will determine why the Ferengi have the scientist and possibly what he was studying. It seems odd to me that this would have occured." "I understand, Commodore. My ship is ready to go, and all crew are accounted for." "Then Captain, good luck, and may you bring me good news on your return. Dismissed." Turning on his heel, Keith walked out of the office, and tapped his communicator, "Ketchum to Avalon, one to beam up." And with that he was back on the Avalon.