Meeting the New Crewmembers

Posted on Tue Jun 28th, 2016 @ 7:51pm by Admiral Deela T'Lar

1,474 words; about a 7 minute read

Mission: Episode 91 - Bremer vs Bremer
Location: XO's Office
Timeline: MD2, 0630 hrs

ON:

Admiral T'Lar sent out a message to two of the newest crewmembers. She waited in her office for them to arrive.

*The door to Turbolift 2 opens and Chief White departs looking around for a moment then heading in front of where he departed to the XO's office only to stop at the door. It is obvious he came straight here from his flight as two large duffle bags are both in his left hand. He presses the door bell*

Deela turned her chair to face he door, "Enter."

*The door opens and CPO White walks far enough for them to close. He places his bags down to the side out of the way and stands at attention*

"Chief Petty Officer Joseph White reporting for duty sir."

Deela smiled, "At ease. Please, have a seat. I'm expecting one more." She waited for him to sit.

Denara had just set her bird down from a patrol with her squadron when a her combadge beeped. As she went through the cool down cycle, she tapped her badge.

"This is Captain Itris."

=/\= Captain, your presence is requested in Admiral T'Lar's office at your convenience.=/\=

=/\= Copy that. I'll head there right away. Denara out. =/\=

Shutting down her combadge and exiting her fighter, Denara slide down the side of her fuselage, landing just in front of the wing. "Corporal Rodgers, please take control of the debriefing. I will be back later", she said to the squadron's XO. Maybe Admiral T'Lar has an answer for her about her joint operation.

Straightening her uniform and hair, Denara headed up to Command Ops and was directed to the Admiral's Office.

As she approached, she saw someone enter the room and the door shut behind them. She approached the door as well and rang the chime.

"Right on time." Deela once again looked towards the door, "Enter."

Denara entered the Admiral's office and saw that other person was a human male with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. As she approached both the CPO and the Admiral, Denara gave a slight tug at the hem of her jacket, straightening out any wrinkles that might have appeared.

"Captain Itris reporting as ordered, Ma'am."

"Please, have a seat." Deela glanced at each of the new crewmembers, "Captain Itris, Chief Petty Officer White, thank you for coming. Normally, Admiral Bremer would meet with you both but he is away right now so in his behalf, I apologize. I would like to welcome you both to Starbase 400."

Deela leaned slightly forward in her seat and addressed White, "I see by your bags that you came straight here. Would you like someone to take your bags to your quarters while we talk?"

*CPO White remains at attention*

"Thank you ma'am but I am fine taking them once we have concluded out meeting.. Unless you'd prefer of course that they be removed from your office post haste Admiral."

"No, they are fine there." She then addressed Itris, "I hope you have found everything satisfactory so far."

Denara took the seat indicated by Admiral T'Lar. "Yes, Admiral, I have. I've been able to visit my quarters and get settled and I've also checked in with Marine Captain McMichaels. He's been most helpful."

"Very good." Deela felt a bit uncomfortable with CPO White standing while Itris and her were sitting. She once again addressed CPO White, "Chief Petty Officer White. I would really prefer that you take a seat. You are making my neck hurt looking up." She gave him a subtle smile then continues with her conversation, "Does anyone have any questions?"

"Yes ma'am. Thank you."

*He sat down next to the Captain and across from the Admiral and relaxed slightly*

"My only question I currently have Admiral, is if there is anything that requires my immediate attention? I can get settled in later if there is anything pressing that you need addressed right away."

Deela thought for a moment, "No, right now, things are calm around here. Just get settled in and get acquainted with the station, procedures and the crew."

"Yes ma'am. I believe then I will drop my bags off at my quarters before going by my office. I can unpack once I've done some work. Though I would like to discuss something of a sensitive with yourself, Admiral Bremer and our CMO in private at your convenience ma'am."

"Okay. I will let Admiral Bremer know. Hopefully, he will be back soon." She wasn't so sure about that but she was hopeful that they would be successful.

*Picking up on the uncertainty in the Admiral's tone*

"Is everything Okay Admiral?"

Deela didn't realize she was that transparent, "As far as I know. Unfortunately, I am not able to talk about it."

*CPO White corrects himself*

"Sorry Admiral, its the side effect of my ... youth. Anyway, I will stop taking up your time as I'm sure you have plenty to discuss with the Captain here. With your permission ma'am?"

She stood up, "Permission granted. If you have any problems, feel free to come to me or Admiral Bremer."

*He stood at attention*

"Yes ma'am. And thank you ma'am."

*He about-faced and picked up his bags before nodding to the Denara*

"Captain."

*He exited the office and headed back to Turbolift 2 and exited Ops*

Denara waited for the CPO to ask his question and for the Admiral to answer. Then she asked hers.

"Actually, I do have 2 requests, Admiral. I ran it by Captain McMichaels, but I would like your thoughts on the matter. You know the landscape around Starbase 400 better than me." Denara took a breath and then continued. "First, I would like to train up my squadron of pilots with the marines so that we would have one squadron that could act like commando-pilots. I know that we fall under the Marine Command, but several of my pilots have never had basic training as a marine. I would like for them to have that training. Second, if it is possible, I would like to check into the possibility of having 10 Peregrine Trainers assigned to the station. That way we would be able to train up local personnel, like from Flight Control on fighters."

"Pertaining to your first request, I do not see a problem with that. I think it is a very good idea. You have permission to proceed. As for your second request, I will have to look into it. And then once Admiral Bremer returns, we will discuss it and let you know what we decided."

Denara had listened to the exchange between the XO and the CPO with interest. He was one ... unique chap.

"Thank you Admiral. I have read up on the long and storied history of SB400 and I must say that I am quite impressed. It is a long rich history. I am happy to be a part of it. I have looked over my pilots evals and find them to be very sufficient in experience, skills, and training."

Denara paused for a second and then leaned forward. "If you can, please tell me what I do not know, that I need to know... in your eyes."

"Right now, nothing comes to mind. Once Bremer gets back, that might be a question to ask him. Until then, just continue doing what you are doing." Everything was up in the air. She didn't know what was happening with Bremer and she didn't want to speculate either.

Denara nodded. One other question had popped into her mind. "I do have one more question, Admiral. If the Starfighter Corp was to travel, do they have an assigned ship in which they operate out of? I wanted to practice rapid launches and retrievals. While most hangars are the same, some do differ."

Deela picked up the PADD next to her and entered some data, then handed it to her, "There is my ship, the USS Essex and then there is also the USS Saratoga, Constantinople, Vanguard, Kearsarge and the Tirpitz. But you will have to talk to the ship's COs and ask them if they'd allow you to practice. I do not have a problem with you practicing in mine."

She sat back into her chair again and continued, "The 181st has two Fighter Deployment Ships that are sometimes used to take a Squadron to the area and are assigned when one of Starbase 400's Support Ships is not available. I hope that answers some of your questions."

Denara accepted the PADD and looked over the ships. "It does, Admiral. Thank you very much for your time. If I may be excused, I would like to conduct some launch maneuvers and then my squad will be out on patrol after that." Denara stood up and straightened up, waiting for the Admiral to dismiss her.

"Very good. Dismissed." Deela smiled as she watched her leave.

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