Not be- cause of one Federation officer who thinks it's a good idea.

Before she could answer, the com screen flooded with the image of another Federation officer.

Apparently, they believed that the Federation officers had caused this.

If the Federation officers can help, we should allow them to do so.

"And you in your rank as admiral are the most senior Federation officer?"

It had sent all of the Federation officers scrambling to their stations.

Federation officers take precedence when they've been called into a Priority situation.

"We wanted to speak to the Federation officer held captive here."

It was not until the group had nearly reached the plaza center that he turned, focusing his attention on the Federation officers.

It wouldn't do to admit that he hadn't yet seen whatever the two Federation officers were worried about.