Posted by Mar. Captain Siraa ‘IRIS’ sh’Rharror (Squadron Leader, Air Group) in Pre-Sim: M’alek Reporting For Duty

Posted by Mar. Captain Shraan ‘Shifty’ M’alek (Pilot, Air Group) in Pre-Sim: M’alek Reporting For Duty

Posted by Lieutenant Colonel Krin “Hannibal” Lardel (Commander, Air Group (CAG)) in Pre-Sim: M’alek Reporting For Duty
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Small streams of light circled the air as M’alek’s form materialized on the transporter pad of the Chimera. His black fur produced a slight blue, brown halo from the bright lights of the transporter room. A quiet guttural growl came from him as he stepped down of the pad.

“Captain M’alek requesting permission to come aboard” he said his voice deep and filled with a low resonant purr behind it. His whiskers danced back and forth as his nose twitched as his body assed it’s new environment.

Mar Captain Shraan ‘Shifty’ M’alek
Pilot, Air Group

With Oni’s departure, Siraa had stepped into the 2IO position with the Black Sheep. It was a matter of pride that the Colonel placed that responsibility on her. They had a new pilot arriving which meant Siraa was there to great him. “Mar Captain M’alek, I’m Mar Captain sh’Rharror, acting 2IO.” She saluted crispy and then offered her hand.

M’alek’s whiskers twitched slightly as he returned the salute, and shook her hand. “Captain, pleasure” he said then removed his cover and tucked it under his arm. His eyes still taking in his surroundings.

“Welcome to the Black Sheep, and the Chimera. Colonel Lardel is waiting for you. If you will follow me.”

Mar. Capt. sh’Rharror, Delta SQLD

“It’s an Honor to serve with the Black Sheep, Captain a squadron with a very rich human history!” his deep voice sounded like a growl on the hard consonant’s where it was harder for him to form the sounds more naturally.

“Lead the way Captain” he said falling in next to her.

Mar Captain Shraan ‘Shifty’ M’alek
Pilot, Air Group

The Andorian woman walked beside him, but with purpose toward their goal. “We do, and our space faring history is just as rich. I can’t wait to see you in action. Colonel Lardel is very picky about who he lets join the Black Sheep.” She pressed the call button for the lift and then stepped on. “Deck 13,” she called out and turned back to him.
“We spend most of our working time on the flight decks. You’ll billet on deck 20. We share marine resources with the Marine Battalion Raiders. Their CMB is Lt. Col. Drangon Cull. Training holosuits are on deck 29. Colonel Cull’s people share the deck with Fleet Security.” The lift stopped on deck 13 and sh’Rharror stepped out. She moved to the large double doors of the flight deck. A green light indicated it was safe to enter. She nodded to the two marines standing watch just inside.

“Welcome to the flight deck.” It was busy, but far from chaotic. Birds were being moved from the deck to below for maintenance, support crews were doing inspections, aviators were running pre and post flight checks. A handful of birds were getting ready to take off and others could be seen outside the forcefield approaching for return. “Squad ready rooms are down here. Lt Lardel and Squad Leader offices are up the ladders, technically on deck 11.”

Siraa scaled the ladder/steps up to the flight control level and made her way to the last door and knocked sharply. “Colonel Lardel, Mar Captain Shraan M’alek’s arrived.”

Mar. Capt. sh’Rharror, Delta SQLD

The office was unlike any standard Fleet office. The door opened in the middle of the room. On the left side were three rows of six seats, all in front of a podium which stood in front of a currently blank display screen. Directly in front of her on the far back wall was a table with an old-style coffee pot and containers of sugar, creamer, and the like. On the wall and just above the coffee pot was a replicator. Above that hung the Flag of the Federation Marines, and just below that a white flag with squadron crest emblazoned on it. To the right was a desk sitting next to a window. Out the window could be seen main flight deck of the Chimera. In front of the desk were two chairs, and seated behind the desk was a Zakdorn male in a flight suit, looking at a PaDD. He looked up and said “Come in.” Lardel said, and stood up and held a hand out to the new arrival. “Nice to have you with us, Captain. Have a seat. IRIS, you too.”

Lardel, CAG

IRIS nodded, but before sitting down she beeline for the coffee. It wasn’t as good as boiled water, but she had developed a strong affection for the dark liquid. She pored a cup and then returned to the desk.

M’alek Extended his pawn and took the man’s hand “Colonel.” he said with a firm shake and nod though the word was hard for him to say, and it sound more like a low growl than the rank it represented. His black fur glisten under the bright lights of the room, his tail twitched nervously smacking the side of the chair over and over.
“Pleasure to be in your ready room Sir” he noted waiting for IRIS, to take a seat it was considered a courtesy to allow not only a superior but a female take honors first.
After taking his seat he waited for the next part taking a look around the room and it’s decor.

Mar Captain Shraan ‘Shifty’ M’alek
Pilot, Air Group

Such manners weren’t within the Andorian military, and it had confused her when she had first joined the Marines. However, she adapted quickly and appreciated other’s cultural showings. She sat with a nod to M’alek and turned her attention to Hannibal.

Mar. Capt. sh’Rharror, Delta SQLD

Lardel took a seat and pulled up ‘Shifty’s’ file. “So… Captain… tell me why you made the switch from Fleet to Marines. Started at the Fleet Academy, then went green side. Not many can pull that transition off… vastly different cultures and all… but you seem to have done a good job with it.”

Lardel, CAG