Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Kenzo Kurata (Amory Chief) in Pre-Sim–A meeting of similar goals

Posted by Mar. Captain Wulf Baumann (MACO CO) in Pre-Sim–A meeting of similar goals

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Kenzo Kurata (Amory Chief) in Pre-Sim–A meeting of similar goals
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Despite not being very keen on MACOs being aboard a ship–who was keen on it, really–Kenzo saw some logic to having them aboard. It was helpful to ship and crew security and safety, and that’s what brought him to the MACO area today, to speak to Marine Captain Baumann, about possibly working together to achieve similar goals.

To that end, he entered the area, looking around and trying to see if he could spot the other man.

LtJg Kenzo Kurata, Chief Armory Officer

He was hard to miss. Tall, muscular, with bright blonde hair and piercing blue eyes that flicked to the door as soon as it opened. He was dressed in green cargo pants and an olive drab t-shirt; and was carrying a large crate across the large room, and he stacked it on top of another with a small grunt. He turned and said “Lieutenant Junior Grade. Captain Baumann. How may I be of assistance?”

Baumann, MACO CO

“Just the man I was looking for.” Kenzo said, brushing a loose strand of black hair out of his face. His hair hung loosely down to his shoulders, and was the kind of messy that was obviously a result of genetics and not lack of care. His brown eyes were hardened and yet at the same time, showed an odd softness to them. Compared to Baumann, he was much shorter and scrawnier. He cleared his throat nervously before speaking.

“I know there’s generally animosity between Starfleet and you folks for being on a Starship. However, we both have similar goals. Safety of the ship and crew, security of Humanity’s assets, so on and so forth. I propose we toss out the animosity and work together to meet those goals. Our departments both have skills that can helpfully augment each other and I see no reason to fight over our niche, when we could very well share it.” He paused for a moment, before continuing, “to use an old Earth adage, I scratch your back, you scratch mine. If I’m using that right.”

LtJg Kenzo Kurata, Chief Armory Officer

Baumann’s eyebrows raised and he walked over and picked up a towel and wiped his hands. He then reached over and grabbed another crate, dropped one end, and set it up like a chair. “Please.” and he indicated the crate as he did the same to another and took a seat himself.

“So… just how do you see this ‘cooperative approach’ working?” Baumann asked, his words ckear but his voice heavy with a German accent. “I am supportive, of course. I am just hesitant to agree to anything as, just as you said, many do not like or want me a MACO team onboard.”

Baumann, MACO CO

Kenzo sat down on the crate, casting a quick glance around the room. “That’s where I’m still trying to fully work out the details. In a perfect world, I’d say we should mix shifts, alternate in who’s working. Of course this isn’t a perfect world.”

After thinking for a moment, Kenzo sighed. “Do you have any ideas, as my only other one is more akin to what our roles already are, with your people taking point during ground and boarder combat.”

LtJg Kenzo Kurata, Chief Armory Officer

Baumann leaned back a bit and said “Well, I think we need to assess the differences in training first. You and your team are trained and well-versed in risk assessments, de-escalation, enforcement of rules and regulations. And you know where the lines are for what is allowed, what isn’t allowed, and most importantly where the gray areas between the two exist. That would be… difficult… for us. Our training is centered on the application of force. And lethal force at that. I am not sure how that training transfers over.”

Baumann, MACO CO

Kenzo leaned forward slightly, resting his elbows on his knees, and tenting his fingers, thinking. “You know, that could well work in our favor. First, I’m thinking of a boarding situation. My people secure vital areas of the ship, yours focus on just getting them the h^#% off the ship.” Kenzo threw one idea out, hoping to jog his memory into working, as well as in the interest of collaboration.

Kenzo Kurata, Chief Armory Officer

Baumann thought for a moment and said “It would be easier for us to repel boarders if we didn’t have to concern ourselves with securing the ship’s crew contingent first. You handle the crew. We handle the trespassers. Would that work for you and your team? You take a strict defensive posture and we do the opposite? That would confuse the enemy a good deal at the beginning, certainly.”

Baumann, MACO CO

“That does very much work. Could be similar in a ground combat situation as well. My team handles the crew and immediate defense, your people handles the part where the enemy actually goes away.” Kenzo chuckled.

Kenzo Kurata, Chief Armory Officer

Baumann nodded. “That would work best for all parties involved, I think. One… request… I would like to put forth concerning the crew.” Baumann took a breath and said “In our previous dealings with Star Fleet personnel, we were viewed as… let us just say ‘difficult’. That led some parties to believe that when we were operating and told them to do something- one instance comes to mind when I yelled ‘get down’- they did not have to listen to us. That would be… we call that a ‘poor decision’… on their part. We are not part of the Fleet Command structure. So I understand the first instinct is to say ‘They are not my officers. I do not have to listen to them.’” Baumann took another breath and shook his head. “I would like you to convey to your crew that if we are running through the ship doing what we do… if we say something, do it. We are not ordering because of power or a desire for authority. Most of the time? We just need them to get their asses out of the way.” and he chuckled.

Baumann, MACO CO

“I’ll relay the message. Along with my sentiments that if they don’t listen, I’m not stopping your people from doing whatever might need to be done to protect themselves.” Kenzo promised. “It’s better for everyone that way.”

LtJg Kenzo Kurata, Chief Armory Officer

“It will certainly save them a headache. MACO protocol in that situation is the hit the obstructing individual with the butt of our rifles.” he said flatly, and it was very hard to determine if he was kidding or not.

Baumann, MACO CO