The Arrival of the USS Essex-B

Posted on Sat Feb 4th, 2012 @ 2:33am by Admiral Deela T'Lar

506 words; about a 3 minute read

Mission: Mission 78 - Colonial Uprising
Location: USS Essex-B
Timeline: Current

(OOC: My Mother in law passed away last Friday, the 27th, two months after my Father in law passed away. I'm trying to get back into the swing of things so I'm moving along.)

ON: USS Essex-B...

Deela T'Lar was sitting in her temporary quarters, =^= Captain Craufurd to Vice Admiral T'Lar.-^-

=^= T'Lar here."

=^= I just wanted to give you a heads up. We should arrive at Starbase 400 within the hour.

=^= Thank you. Inform me when we have docked.

=^= Will do.

Deela had been helping her son with his homework as Raivyn slept in her crib. Vincent sat on the couch writing. And Earl sat at his feet. This had become a typical day since she gave up command. Deela really didn't want to do it but she felt that she didn't have a choice. It was better and safer than having the kids on a Battle Cruiser.

As for her husband, he was always scolding her for her choices when it came to missions. He hated it when she chose to go on the dangerous away missions instead of letting her Executive Officer go. She had a family and kids, her XO didn't. But Deela didn't think that way. Her ship, her crew, her responsibility, that's just the way it was. Besides, she liked the challenges she faced except when she lost crew members. She couldn't count on her fingers how many Essex crew members died in the line of duty during her tour.

Deela looked over at Vincent. His eyes locked onto hers and spoke telepathically, ~I love you.~ In the background, a cry rang out. It was Raivyn, she had awoken from her nap. She went off to take care of her. It was actually nice not to have any responsibilities except family. But she reminded herself not to get used to it.

Time passed, "Captain Craufurd to Vice Admiral T'Lar. We are five minutes from docking at Starbase 400."

"Thank you. I will be ready to go as soon as we dock."

Five minutes passes...

The bridge crew consisted of CO Captain Craufurd, XO Commander Clifford, Chief Ops Officer Lt. Salazar, Chief Flight Control Officer Lt. Jackson, Chief Security Tactical Officer Lt. Lokran and three others.

On the view screen, SB400 could be seen. Captain Craufurd sat in her seat. Commander Clifford spoke up,"USS Essex to Starbase 400. Permission to dock?"

"Welcome USS Essex, permission granted."

Clifford continued, "Thank you Starbase 400. Begin docking procedures."

Jackson spoke next, "Coming into position."

Clifford, "Stand by to dock."

Salazar, " Ready to dock."

The Essex moves into docking position.

Clifford, "Engage mooring beams and lock off."

Jackson, " Aye sir." The docking sounds could be heard, "Docking complete."

Captain Craufurd stood up, "Inform Vice Admiral T'Lar that we have docked."

Clifford nodded, "Will do."

Deela changed her uniform and got ready to leave. She was hoping to see Alexandra Harrison but had just found out that she was on a mission. She was a little disappointed but Paul would be excited to see Brandon and especially Earl.

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