Posted by Captain Daniel “DaVinci” Colter (CO/CIO) in XO meets CO

Posted by Commander Balfor Kolar (XO/CSO) in XO meets CO

Posted by Commander Balfor Kolar (XO/CSO) in XO meets CO
Kolar Balfor stood outside the CO’s ready room. He had been through several check-ins recently but this one was different. He was checking in with his newest other half. The position of executive officer was far more than just second in command. It was the gateway to the Captain. Aside from all his other duties, his discretion on the what, who, and when of issues needing the big man’s approval or acknowledgment was one of those unwritten duties as XO. In order to accomplish this, he needed to get to know the CO. From what he had read of DaVinci Colter, the man had a more relaxed style with his command crew. He hoped that his arrival with a bottle of scotch would not been seen as anything but an ice breaker between them. Reaching up he rang the door chime announcing his arrival to the man on the other side of the door.

Kolar XO

“Come on in,” came a rough gravelly voice from inside the room.

As he entered, Balfor would see a solidly, well-built man sitting behind the desk. If he knew anything about 20th century American football, Balfor could compare the newly promoted captain the perfect size for a linebacker, or perhaps an ancient Roman gladiator.

Hanging on the walls of the office were a number of display cases holding awards and medals of merit from Earth’s late 20th century military. In a picture frame on the desk, was a squad of 5 men in the same century military garb. Balfor would recognize the man standing in the middle as a slightly younger Colter.

Rising from his seat and extending his right hand, Colter said, “Cmdr. Balfor, welcome to the USS Saracen.”

Captain Daniel “DaVinci” Colter
CO/CIO USS Saracen

Making his way across the space, Kolar glanced around the room before extending his right hand to clasp Colters. “Thank you, Sir. I am pleased to be here.” It was a genuine thanks, it was a relief not to need to correct his Captain on the correct way to address him. The Saracen’s Pendragon class is a far cry from the Olinski however not all change is bad. “I started my career way back on one of these for a bit when I was an Ensign fresh out of the academy. It kind of feels like a full circle.”

Once he extricated his hand, Balfor extended his gift. “My grandfather used to state that a nip of scotch was perfect for any occasion except to cure a woman’s wrath. That woman was my grandmother, but I thought it was fitting as a welcome to the big chair. Well actually, he said Springwine instead of scotch… but I didn’t know if you liked red, yellow or white.” The main goal of the XO was to support the CO in his duty of commanding the ship. He was not sure Colter and he would become a legendary command team like Kirk and Spock or Picard and Riker, however, they could be the next names whispered in the hallowed halls of the Academy as where they hoped to be placed upon graduation.

Kolar XO