2. Gnycish 2, Tyroth

Of course. Im curious for sure

Luna and Drake scour the suite using tricorders and determine that the only listening device is the passive voice control system on the computer panel, which can be disabled and re-enabled at the panel. Further checking that when disabled, it does not continue to listen.

"Commander, I can disable the voice control system and stop it from listening. Shall I do that now?"

"Let's see what the computer can tell us." Aurin sat down at the computer, trying to pull up as much information as it would allow on their environs, the local newscast, and other publicly available info, but also the information that a diplomatic mission with its own security detail might want - local security feeds, historical feeds of their own domicile, and any alerts they may want to be aware of - and any information on the recent murder, of course.

He didn'ttry to hack anything - no need to get intrusive right away, when they hadn't shown themselves to be uncooperative.

With a brief considering look, Cole turned towards the ensign and shook his head, "Negative, Ensign. Let's see what Aurin can find out from the interface and let's meet with our host first."

It did however beg the question, he couldn't help but think, did the interface 'listen in' on the Amabassador's murder.

The panel gives the level of information that is guidance to newcomers. From a description of the station's purpose (marine biology) to maps to all of the facilities, and even descriptions of the technology used to operate the station (all of which is of limited access for security purposes - guided tours are available), the panel provides you with everything you might need to know to attend the conference.

Speaking of the conference, an itinerary is available which indicates that the conference officially opens tomorrow morning at what the Federation would call 9 am, local time.

As to news of the possible murder of the alien diplomat, the wording around that is vague, speaking only of tragic circumstances that result in a participant species withdrawing.

"It looks like we are esteemed attendees of tomorrow's talks on...." he scrolled for a moment, "The potential hazards of decentralized alignment in self-fractalizing picomechanical networks."

He glanced up. "I do remember signing up for that one, but it doesn't look like we have any secure access, yet."

The high tech security system seems well designed. It's possible that an experienced engineer might be able to defeat the firewalls and access the broader systems, but it wouldn't be easy and chances are you'd be noticed.

This leaves you only a few options:
* Attend the conference and gather information through conversation with the other attendees
* Operate as a spy cell and steal any information you can from security
* Attempt to ingratiate yourselves to the hosts and have them give you access

"Sounds really interesting, Aurin-Ah. I always wanted to learn more about picomachanics' dangerous decentralisation." Luna replies ironically but friendly "But attending the conference may create opportunities to talk to people and find out more about the murder in a discreet manner."

Perhaps while we attend, we can make friends and influence people as the Earth saying goes she smiles and her tail flicks while she speaks

"Indeed, I've come across that saying a few times myself, Doctor. The conference could prove to be very enlightening for our investigations and educational as well."

Drake had never been to a conference of this scale, and he was quite excited by it.

Scratching at his scruff, Cole considered his options, his face scrunched pensively and hearing his colleagues suggestions. "Agreed. We continue on as we were meant to and attend the conference. Doc. Aurin. As you are the more scientifically minded of us you will most likely have to lead that charge," he finally intoned.

"When the security chief arrives I'll see if I can't also plead our case regarding solving the mystery of the ambassador's murder and ingratiate ourselves to security."