Posted by Lieutenant Jahok (Chief of Security / RTF Commander) in Arriving at Starbase 243 - The New COS Reporting for Duty (Tag XO)

Posted by Commander Nivor Rhansi (Executive Officer) in Arriving at Starbase 243 - The New COS Reporting for Duty (Tag XO)

Posted by Lieutenant Jahok (Chief of Security / RTF Commander) in Arriving at Starbase 243 - The New COS Reporting for Duty (Tag XO)

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To lose so many crew members, of any rank, was tragic, and the Leviathan had his sympathy. Jahok will allow his officers time to mourn as they need. Hopefully difficult times will strengthen their wills and their resolve for the missions to come. “As much as I could be briefed over subspace.” Jahok answered, “I was told the remainder of the briefing is to be accessed from my office aboard the Leviathan.” Given what Jahok knows about the Leviathan. . . he understood why security was so tight. “I have familiarized myself with containment procedures and your weapon arsenals. Once I am settled aboard and have my access codes I will review all important files.” Jahok was, if not obvious by now, an efficient man who prepared for the worst and planned for the best.

Lt Jahok, CoS/RTF Commander

Rhansi nodded. “Then you probably have the lay of things,” he said as the server returned with their drinks. He sipped the bright punch, letting the coolness and tang wash over his mouth.

His mind suddenly returned to the previous topic and he shifted in his seat. “And my apologies - you have had a loss of your own crewmembers recently as well, I read in your file. My sincerest condolences. I understand you have adopted one of your fellow officer’s children?” This tugged at a part of his soul in a way he hadn’t felt in many years. He missed many things about Barzan culture, and that thread of duty above all he could feel in this gesture from one officer to another now parted.

XO Rhansi

Jahok held his cup of bahgol, and breathed deep of the steam drifting up. Though the drink was no doubt replicated, as fresh bahgol was rare outside of klingon space, Federation replicators came very close in flavor. Jahok drank deeply of his cup, heat and flavor scalding his mouth and throat. “Ah,” He said. The shuttle accident. In total, eight crewmembers died that day. “That is correct. His name is Savoh, he is fifteen years old.” He was T’rah’s pride and joy. She sacrificed everything to give him a good life and a promising future.

The pain of her loss was still raw. With his promotion and new listing, Jahok had plenty to distract himself but it was Savoh that he worried about. The Zanzibar was his home for most of his life. And it was where he lost his mother. “It is my hope that this posting is a good change for the both of us.”

Lt Jahok, CoS/RTF Commander

Nivor nodded. “Change in space can lead to change in mind and spirit,” he said after a moment. “The counselor is always available for both of you, as well.”

He sipped the juice again, enjoying the refreshing flavor. “Half the staff officers on the ship are brand new,” he told Jahok. “Myself, you, Captain Mackenzie, a new chief science officer. Our engineering chief, chief intelligence officer, and chief medical officer are remaining aboard. We’ll all be getting to know our quirks and personalities over the next few weeks. Learning how we work together. It shall be an interesting time.”

He paused again briefly before continuing. “Tell me a little about yourself, Lieutenant.”

XO Rhansi