Lt Samantha Waters

Sam turned to Capt Kurogami and replied, "Well, so long as we're able to get past their firewall, the rest is basic. The closer we are, the better our chances. I can mask myself...I mean...I can use a method that is slower, but more likely to filter past security protocols, allowing us to infiltrate more ships before the word gets out. We have to presume that they will eventually detect us. The trick is to dig in as deep as possible and able to do the most damage we can before that happens. The most likely chance of total success would take a very long time, which we don't have. I guess the real decision that needs to be made is about our target. Are we trying to tap into their communications, hoping to know what they're up to, or are we trying to take over their ships and destroy infrastructure while reducing their numbers? I need to have a clear idea of what we want because I anticipate that at some point, we will lose direct communication and things will be forced to continue without our input once it all starts hitting the fan. Communications monitoring is more likely to have a longer life, but I can't promise a better payout for investment. I can't promise genocide here, that seems a bit extreme. I suspect that we can take over a few ships though. Even if the only thing I do is have them destroy themselves, it is a win for us. If you wish, I can try to listen to the current chatter. I might be able to pick out the data in the streams and help identify a softer target. Those sentry programs are rather rude, but that helps them to stand out at times. Most cultures use programs to fight other programs, which sounds logical. My approach is a bit more along the lines of how the Borg approach the task, though I have a better track record than Borg."

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XO LtCmdr Samantha Waters
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