Posted by Commander Taiya Keali (XO) in Main Sim - Station K-7 Briefing Room - Senior Staff

Posted by Captain Chris Taggart (Captain) in Main Sim - Station K-7 Briefing Room - Senior Staff

Posted by Gamemaster Robert Archer (GM) in Main Sim - Station K-7 Briefing Room - Senior Staff
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Commodore Wesley drummed his fingers. “..Where is the senior staff of the Chernov? Are they bloody walking here?? There’s a mission to be done!” He muttered in the briefing hall.

GM CockRoach

IC: As if on cue the Captain and is entourage walked in. Chris had two blueberry slushies and handed one to the Commadore. “These are amazing sir! There is this little shop vendor thing near the port. I said to myself. Self. The Commie here.... He pointed to the Commadore and continued.... That’s you sir. The Commie would love one of these. I figured you probably get one or two everyday. So I brought one to you. Then of course everyone else had to have one. I hope we didn’t keep you waiting long. After all. This is a very refreshing snack after that long walk here. ” Chris said as he found a seat next to the Commadore and sat down staring at the man with his one good eye.

Captain Chris Taggart CO

“Getting those only increased our journey time from 9.7 minutes to 10.6.” Reid sat down with his own beverage. “Plus the 38 seconds the turbolift takes to get here.”

-Dr Alex Reid, CE

Taiya slurped noisily on her own slushie as she stifled a chuckle. Captain Taggart was not at all what she had expected. She still wasn’t entirely sure that she understood him but he was certainly full of surprises.

“See Commie Wesley. Only about a minute longer. That vendor is an expert in his field. I’m going to get another one to go. How about you doctor Alex?”

Captain Chris Taggart CO

”..Sit down Captain, we need to get started and I am a busy man..” Wesley said.

”..Starfleet is sending you to the Klingon border to patrol with tensions rising with the Empire we need what ships we can spare on the border, you’ll check in with the defense outposts there then after two weeks return here for reassignment. It’s short and boring I know but those are how the apples fall sometimes..” He said. “..Questions?”

GM CockRoach

Chris looked at the Commadore. “I am already sitting. “

“I read The Art of War this morning. ‘If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.’ So, why does the Klingon border need reinforcement?”

-Dr Alex Reid, CE

There was an almost audible roll of eyes coming from the Science Officer. He now knew what it felt like to be in the same room as him not so long ago.

Chris pointed to Alex. “See. He’s the smart one. That’s why I brought him. That and he’s a very good engineer. “

He turned to face the Commodore again. “You are about the fourth person over the rank of Captain to almost get me and my crew killed and they all said at the beginning the exact same thing you just said. If I live long enough to make it to your ranks do I learn the art of bulls”“$#t and lying in a command college or something? Nothing’s ever easy Commie Wes. Nothing. Will I be a dog with his leash on or off in this battle? Will I have to report to a Fleet Captain or Admiral while over there and not engage when we can because of politics. Because of weak minded men only worried about either their reputations, getting re-elected, or just plain old don’t have the stomach for it? We’ll go Wes. We’ll go because we want to help protect. But first tell us all the information we really need to know and not just the information that you’re only required to tell us. Lives are at stake here as you have just said.” He didn’t take his raptor gaze of the Commadore while he picked up his drink and took a sip.

Captain Chris Taggart CO

Keali stayed silent for the time being as Taggart pulled no punches. Granted, she hadn’t known Chris very long but one thing that was clear was that he was extremely protective of his crew. She took another sip of her drink and leaned forward, studying the Commodore. She got the distinct impression that there was something he wasn’t saying. “Tell me Commodore,” she mused, “I presume you are expecting more than just a check in here, as it seems that the Chernov is somewhat overqualified as a babysitting service..?” she added, following Taggart’s tone.

Commander Keali (XO)

”..The mission is exactly why we chose the Chernov, a show of strength and our flag. The mission is a simple one in scope, we dont expect any trouble from the Klingons but with recent tensions the past year or so you cant be too careful.” Wesley said simply. “..Any other questions?” He said bluntly.

GM CockRoach

William switched crossed legs before opening his mouth “What are our engagement protocols? Klingons have fired on Starfleet vessels on multiple occasions practically without cause. I assume that we will be holding on to the idea of showing strenght?” He asked the very unscientific question, a frame of mind he’d had to evlolve for the last few weeks.

CSO

Mwezi nodded slightly at the CSO, he had asked the question the alien had been about to inquire about.

Mwezi, CTO

”..If you’re attacked you can defend yourself by any means. If the Klingons trespass you’re to warn them off and if they dont leave drive them off..” He said.

GM CockRoach

“Good. Consider it done Commadore. Are we allowed to refit and stock up here sir?” Chris looked at all of his team and addressed them all. “Do any of you have any further questions for the Commadore?” He waved his arm sweeping the room.

Captain Chris Taggart CO

”..Your refitting and resupply should be done in the hour. You’ll be leaving right after. We need you on that patrol to reassure the border colonies and dissuade the Klingons..” He said.

GM CockRoach (OOC: And to get the sim moving!)

“Roger that Commadore. We’ll all get what we need here and a few more smoothies and slushies to go. “

Captain Chris Taggart CO

Keali nodded in agreement. She wasn’t overly fond of going into a potentially volatile situation without much information but she sensed that the Commodore was not going to share anything further with them. She chuckled at the Captain’s comment to get more slushies and made a quick mental note to pick one up for Lia.

Commander Keali (XO)

Klingons and patrols. Sometimes William wondered if he was placed on the wrong ship, a scientist with a formal distaste for violence, well two-thirds of him disliked violence in any case. Perhaps I should get Kane or Mwezi to train me in Phaser use… no not Kane, he wouldn’t shut up about it Will mused.

CSO