New CSTO

Posted on 25 Jun 2011 @ 10:19am by Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal

1,354 words; about a 7 minute read

Mission: M8: The Kzinti War!!!!
Location: Transporter room 2, main bridge

Miranda was sitting in the pilot seat of a type 9 shuttle, enroute to her new posting, when the shuttles sensors picked up the ship. "Computer report" Miranda ordered, "sensors have detected the starship USS Achilles. We are with in communications range" the computer reported. Miranda nodded, "very well, opening hailing frequencies to the Achilles" After a few moments, the com line opened, "starship Achilles, this is Lieutenant Morigan-Mackenzie aboard the shuttle craft Indiana Jones, requesting permission to dock."

The Achilles was minutes away from departing Starbase 517 and Ens. Logan sat at Ops waiting nervously. The request cam e as a total shock, but then she quickly remember that the Achilles 'condition' was being kept a closely guarded secret, so her reply was a bit less condisending.

=^= Permission denied. Hold position and stand by. =^=


[Achilles Bridge]

Logan reached to tap teh comm panel on her station as the Captain and his yeomen stepped out of the ready room still passing padds back and forth. She was still impressed how the Chief could shuffle and juggle all the various padds and she smiled as she thought, ~he is obviously good with his hands...~. As the Chief looked up in her direction she got back to business.

"Captain, there is a Lt. Mackenzie requesting permissio to board."

There was a look of puzzlement on his face. "Mackenzie...is he on the station?"

Lance coughed a bit holding out another padd that the Captain had yet to notice.

Logan replied. "No sir. She is aboard a shuttle. I assume some when either near the station or in the docking bay itself."

As Da`nal turned to his Yeoman he opened his mouth to speak, but he saw the padd being held out for him as his yeoman filled in the blanks. "Your new Sec Chief sir..."

Slightly irritated but he knew the Chief nature. "Finally! Next time there is a new Department head arriving I want to know that before dealing with these or matters Chief."

"Understood sir. I will get the rest of these to the XO." With the the Chief stepped into the lift to avoid any further consequences.

Da`nal turned to Logan. "Have teh Lieutenant beam aboard and bring her to my ready room." with that he returned to his office to look over the womans record.

[Transporter Room]

After a few moments, Miranda materialised on the transporter pad. After a quick look around, she steped down to meet the ensign looking at her, "Lieutenant Morigan-Mackenzie, you're new chief security and tactical officer" she said, offering her hand.

"welcome aboard Lieutenant, sorry to cut your welcome short but the captain has asked for you on the bridge" the ensign said ubruptly

"Very well, lead the way" Miranda said, nodding her head in the direction of the door. After a few moments of following the young ensign, they arived on the bridge.

[Main Bridge]

Logan had looked over the Lieutenant silently as they rode the lift. ~Hope this one didn't cut into my fun...After all all these Marines weren't going to be here for long.~ She waved her over towards the ready room. "Good luck Lieutenant."


[Ready Room]

Da`nal had better things to do than to be reading over an officers records. They were do to depart soon and he still had to meet with Major Stone and his pilots concerning the insertion plans. His drink sat untouched as he looked over this womans record. ~No Love for Romulan I see...~ Even though he had brought a generational blood feud between his house and Isha's house he still held his people's distain for the Romulan species as a whole.

Looking up as the chime sounded. "COME," he called out as he took a drink from his tankard.

Miranda entered and walked up to the captians desk, "Captain Da'nal. Lieutenant Morigan-Mackenzie, reporting for duty" she said, holding out a PADD displaying her transfer orders

Taking the padd he set it aside. He had already been reading over her records and had managed to get her orders from Marks on the station. It seemed he was still being a thorn in his side, just as he had when he had served under L'Berr on the USS Tempest. At any rate she was her and there was little time to spare for pleasantries.

"Have a seat Lieutenant. Were you briefed on the situation prior to your arrival?"

"Just the basics, but i get the general idea" Miranda answered as she took the empty seat across from the captian "The Kzinti took advantage of the situation in the Romulan Empire and desided to follow the klingons example and retake lost space. Is that about it?"

"For the 'general' situation yes. However there is much more taking place. One of the reasons you were not allowed to dock is that the condition of the Achilles is classified. Not even the stations personnel know, except for a select few. Even the docking arm we occupy has been shredded. Plus there is no room in the docking bay.

Here is the situation. There were Marines left behind in the Mercer system...my Marines. Right now we are about the depaeyes this station and launch an operation the insert over 200 Marines on Mercer to establish a resistance with the native population and the Finish refugees, establish a heaviness for retailing the planet, and find my men. After that we are to recon the enemy and find what we can and get that intel back to the Federation.

"Given the current situation and timeframe there is no time for the normal settling in and getting acquainted. However there were a few things I wanted to cover."

"Ready" Miranda said, shifting in her chair

"I see that you were held prisoner."

"By the Romulans, yes sir. If i may ask, what dose this have to do with the current situation?"

"With our current situation...not much. I just need to understand the person that will be ensuring the defense of this ship...of my crew. Our orders may state that we are not to engage the enemy but make no mistake we are at war. I don't need someone that is going to freeze due to some trauma flashback.

"Your records show that you are an out standing officer. I also see that you could most likely be a Lt. Commander by now and that your promotion was held up due to your Romulan incident. Under normal circumstance I would be welcoming you aboard and inviting you to Captain's mess, introducing you to my XO and the rest of the senior staff. Things as they are I can't afford to waste time with the normal pleasantries. All I expect is that you follow my orders and do your duty...Romulans or not"

Miranda took a deap breath than nodded, "i will do my best to serve this ship and it's crew. while i am on the bridge, i shall try to keep my personal feelings in check, no matter the situation"

Da`nal stood; the clock was ticking and there was still much to do. "Excellent. Then take your station Lieutenant; we will be departing in 30 minutes."

Miranda stood to meet the captain, "Understood sir, I will make you proud." she said as she turned towards the door onto the bridge

As the she neared to door he spoke again. "Lieutenant, I too have had dealings with the Romulans, should you ever wish to discuss it my door is open; but now is not the time."

"I understand sir, as a klingon you're the only one on the ship who can understand my feelings" Miranda said. She than nodded to Da'nal and walked out onto the bridge.

Watching her leave he had a good feeling about that officer.

[A short time later]

It was long after his new Chief of Security had left than Lance came through from his desk into the ready room. "Sir...its time." Nodding he rose and head out onto the bridge.

OFF:

Captain Da'nal of the House of Varal
Commanding Officer

Lieutenant Sarah Morigan-Mackenzie
Chief Security/Tactical Officer

 

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