Frustration (Starbase 400)
Posted on Fri Jun 13th, 2014 @ 5:29pm by Major General Thomas Jackson & Fleet Admiral Sevlek & Commander Jonathan Roebuck IV & Lieutenant Nick Archer & Lieutenant K`Wor & Sogh Varn Son of M'ron & First Ramata`tar & Gunnery Sergeant Marcus Ermey & Gunnery Sergeant Agtx & 1st Lieutenant Taz & Corporal Warner Schmidt
Edited on on Sun Jul 13th, 2014 @ 7:15pm
854 words; about a 4 minute read
Mission:
Mission 86 - Discovery
Location: Starbase 400
Timeline: MD2, 0845 hours, Following 'Incoming VIPs'
ON:
Roebuck had returned to Ops, he had a bad feeling Captain T'Sen was going to be a pain in his ass the whole time he was aboard the Station.
"Ensign K'Wor, I want you to get with Major Jackson, work up a rotation schedule for Marine and Security Personnel on duty for the VIPs. Captain T'Sen seems to be slightly racist and has a problem with Agxt, Taz, and Ramata'tar all being on duty there right now." Roebuck said.
"Aye sir, should I send someone else down there now? I could send Amakawa and Hughes down there." K'Wor replied.
"No." Roebuck quickly replied. "Not yet, just get with the Major and work up a rotation." Roebuck wanted T'Sen to realize that he wasn't in charge here, he wanted him to 'stew' a little before making changes.
"Understood." K'Wor answered as he tapped the comm.
"Major Jackson and Captain Corrus , please report to Ops."
"Jackson to Ops, roger that."
Roebuck then walked over to Sevlek and brought him up to speed as well, explaining what T'Sen had complained about.
Sevlek nodded to Roebuck after the explanation. "Then it is unfortunate for the captain that he does not control duty rosters of this station."
A few moments later, the Operations and Tactical stations beeping.
Carly was at the tactical console watching for any signs of approaching vessels, "We have one ship inbound Sir." she stated as she continued to monitor the screens.
"Confirmed, one ship is dropping out of Slipstream...it's the USS Federation." Archer added, looking back at Sevlek and Roebuck.
Sevlek nodded to Archer, "Open a channel."
“Open Admiral.” Archer replied glancing over.
Roebuck walked over to an unoccupied station and tapped the comm, "Doctor Romans, report to Ops please."
Jackson, clad in Marine battle dress, entered Ops at this time. From the activity he observed that the actual VIPs might be arriving. He approached Sevlek and Roebuck, and gave them a nod. "Gentlemen."
Roebuck looked back at Jackson, “Ensign K’Wor needs to see you, regarding Security and Marine personnel rotation on the VIP level for the Councilmembers.”
"Roger that," Jackson replied, and started to walk over to K'Wor.
K’Wor waited for Jackson to walked over, and handed him a PADD while he kept an eye on the sensors for another moment, “Commander Roebuck had a little ‘incident’ with the VIPs’ Chief of Security, a Captain T’Sen. It’s all outlined on the PADD, but basically he has an issue with us using ‘aliens’ as part of our VIP Security. The Commander suggested we revamp our rotations to make sure we keep good coverage with our personnel, but mix in more Human and Vulcans to keep T’Sen happy.”
Jackson blinked as he digested what he was just told. Then he read Roebuck's report on the PADD he was handed. He mumbled to himself, "What the actual ..." So, the loyalty of his men was suddenly under scrutiny from this Captain T'Sen, based on their race? Now Jackson was not free of all bigotry, but regarding people wearing the uniform...
"That diplomatic POG has some nerve doubting the loyalty of Marines."
K’Wor smirked, “I don’t think he’s a diplomat by any means. He was wearing Command Red, seemed more like a Chief of Staff.” He tapped a few commands on his console and brought up T’Sen’s information, “Says he’s the Starfleet Commander Adjutant to the Federation Security Council.”
"So that makes him a well connected POG. He probably got dropped on his head by a Jem'Hadar in grade school. "
Jackson looked over the recommendations. While angered, he also knew that Roebuck was trying to be accommodating for a reason, so he would follow his lead. No promises that he would follow Roebuck's lead quietly.
"Well, Vulcan Marines are not too numerous in the division, and those we have are officers, or in support platoons. But hey, every Marine is a rifleman as the saying goes. I will have the marine rosters adjusted to make Captain Master Race happy. He better stay out of my proximity."
K’Wor smirked again. “I have Ensign Vortek assigned to Beta Shift with Ensign Hughes and Warrant Officer Talen with Sogh Varn and Ensign Vega for Gama Shift. Of course, First Ramata’tar will be there twenty-six hours a day too.
"Works for me. I'll have a modified marine roster worked out by day's end. I'll make sure you get a copy."
With that, Jackson walked off, heading for Marine Country.
'Oh great babysitting duty' Carly thought to herself as she heard what was said, though her yes never left the console she was stationed at.
A few moments after receiving Roebuck's call to Ops Romans stepped out of the lift. Looking around he noticed Roebuck and approached. "Sir," he said, not really wanting to say he was called here, as he figured the Commander knew he had called him.
Roebuck looked back at the Doctor, “Doctor Romans, I wanted you to know the Council members have arrived. Thought you might want to be on hand to meet them.”
TBC....
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