Can you do this

Posted on Sat Mar 7th, 2026 @ 4:51am by Captain Xavier Carey & Commander Rutherford (RJ) Milton

Mission: Those who are left behind
Location: XO's Office
Timeline: Current

Xavier walked into the first officers office, expecting Toni, before he remembered she moved up to his, and the Doc took her position. Quite a change in the past few months. He couldn't help but think, of it, as a family member passing down an heirloom kinda thing. For Starfleet to consider and accept Toni' as the new CO. It was a moment he would not forget. But that wasn't why he was here.

"Sorry Doc, just wanted to check something with you. Knocking is customary, but it is somewhat of an urgent matter."

"You are always welcome in Official and Personal capacity." Milton rose out of respect for Xavier. "What can I do for you?"

"My upcoming mission requires something of an unusual request... I am unsure if you are familiar with the procedure. In order for me to get to where im going to have to go... my biosigns has to match those of a Cardassian. I have looked up in files, apparently, several times it has occured. Captain Pike was made into full Vulcan, Archer into Klingon. Im not fond of it, however, I need three doses. And I need to find three other people. I don't want to ask anyone on this ship as its risks are high."

Milton's usually jovial self had taken on a more serious expression as he sat back in his chair ; his mind switching to a contemplative mood.

"Right, first question is 'How' Cardassian do you have to be?" Milton asked. "Masking most bio-signs are just making subtle changes to your physical organs and blood system. Not that hard to fool bio-scans if you are on a ship and using Holograms as a cover internally away from close proximity."

He looked up at Xavier.

"The prosthetic and physical resemblance are a totally different matter entirely." Milton admitted. The Neck is the difficult part if that is what you need?"

"There will be some... interactions with several military posts, I doubt prosthetics will suffice."

"Then there should be fewer problems." Milton added. "Exactly 'How' much of a Cardassian do you have to resemble?"

Handing over a tag, "I need to resemble one of these three cardassian officers. It gives the biosignature of each officer."

"I have a doctor who is specialized in Xeno-Reconstructive surgery." Milton said. "Former Field Medic; had to reconstruct battle wounds and such. Best in the business, he could have the best chance of converting human to Cardassian physiology. I would like to get him on on this if possible?"

"If you recommend him, then ill go with him." Xavier replied

"The hard part will be the prosthetic building of that Cardassian neck, that is a very distinct part of them you know. If anyone can do it He can, Doctor Keern has a lot of experiance with Cardassian Physiology from what I gathered in his file."

"I will have to come up with a viable reason for losing my finger as well... apparently, the cardassian that I am to assume the role of, had all of their digits."

"Recent mission by the Obsidian Order and 'Eyes only' that do not include many?" Milton suggested.

"Good enough, so when can we set up a time with him."

"He normally works the Gamma Shift so I should be able to get with him then." Looking to Xavier. "You want to tag along?"

"Sure... gives me time to talk to the wives."

"I will meet you then." Milton rose and offered his hand.

"Absolutely, and thank you." He accepted the offered hand.