A message across the system for a few select folks to link up at the squadron briefing room, immediately, sent from Lieutenant Beckett.

By the time the others were arriving, Lt Beckett was already there at the lectern working on something. When those that were notified for the brief had filtered in, she gave them all a nod. “Apologies for the suddenness of the situation. Part of the job as we all know.”

Stepping from behind the lectern, the dark-haired lieutenant stood in front of them. “We’re walking into a situation. Some of you probably have heard already. There’s a Cardassian threat to one of our research facilities. They claim that we’re doing weapon’s research. We’re not, so far as I know and have been told. I haven’t had any time to verify that, but for now, I’ll trust Command.” She glanced between each of them. “The Captain has has tasked us with significant priority on this operation. Normally, I’d ask for volunteers, but we’re short on time. And normally there’d be more of an operations plan.”

“But.. We’re trained for this, experts, and professionals. We’re always flexible, we adapt, improvise, and when needed, overcome.”

“Assignments are as follows. Ensign Aza and NE Green, you’re with the Away team. The Cardassians want to inspect the facility and research. We’re likely to conduct our own. I don’t know if the Captain will be letting them or not, but the goal is to keep the away team and researchers safe. We may send additional security officers and teams, but you all will have more S.A. on the ground. You’ll be on point.”

“Our second objective is a CAP. Captain wants extra security and teeth in the air as a show of force. And to help mitigate anything else sneaking in. The Gul is commanding a Keldon-class heavy cruiser. They have cloaks, they’ve got spiral-wave disruptors. They’re nasty. They’re not exactly in the Memorial’s weight class, but they aren’t pushovers. They can through some big punches that hurt a lot. And they might have more.” She paused for a moment. “For the CAP, that will fall to Lt Farren. She’s an experienced flight lead and squadron lead, if you haven’t met her already.” She nodded to the redhead Bajoran woman sitting in the back. “Ensign Bragason, you’re with her, along with NE Black.”

“I will monitor from the Memorial, and if need be fill in with either team. But if this turns into a shooting war, this gives the best positioning I can think of.” She paused. “Aza, your combination of abilities will probably come in handy for the ground team. You’re a wildcard. Bragason, you want actual flight time, this is a great opportunity and under possible combat conditions. That being said, I expect everyone to be as courteous and professional as possible. This, for now, is a diplomatic situation. If this turns into a shooting war, we messed up. Further R.o.E. are as expected. Avoid escalation. Do not fire unless fired upon. Preferably keep it to heavy stun at most, but if not, understandable. Let’s not have any firefights if we can avoid it.” She gave them all a nod.

“Any questions?”

“You know your assignments. Dismissed.”

Lt Becket, COS/CIO/CAG

((Sorry this is kind of curt, but things are moving. Feel free to post in here. Or come bug me on Discord.

Sam H. ))