Marine Prepardeness

Posted on Wed Sep 23rd, 2026 @ 3:13pm by Colonel Danny Lennox & 1st Lieutenant Taz & Gunnery Sergeant Marcus Ermey & Gunnery Sergeant Agtx & Corporal Nas & Private 1st Class T'ork & Colonel Ezekiel Bagwell & Captain Jethro "Jett" Sherman & Staff Sergeant Maria Lopez & Sergeant Calthier

879 words; about a 4 minute read

Mission: Episode 121 - "Where There's A Section, There's A Way"
Location: Starbase 400 Conference Center

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"Thank you all for coming. I invited you all here to discuss our readiness." Ezekiel said as he looked around the room at all the Marines in key positions on Starbase 400.

"I hate these 'meetings' Ermey quietly said as Agtx let out a quiet grunt.

Lennox also looked around the room. Starbase 400's Marine Division was still missing many officers and men and he was starting to wonder if the Division would ever be back to a full roster. No Division XO or First Sergeant and only two of four Regimental Commanders. It was starting to feel like Starfleet would never back-fill positions.

"Careful Gunney, talks like that might get you First Sergeant." Ezekiel said, with a big teasing grin on his face. He was curious to know what Danny was thinking, but for a the moment, he would have to let it slide.

Ermey shot the Colonel an irritated glance. "Well, I didn't unretire for that either."

T'ork crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair. The Klingon also didn't like 'meetings', or talking much for that matter.

However Sergeant Calthier, a Caitian, finally asked something business related. "Colonel, what is the nature of this meeting? 'Discuss our readiness' seems to hint something is coming, or, is this related to the VIPs have have arrived on the station today?"

"It is, things are to quite., Tell me Sergeant, when have you ever observed a moment of silence on 400?" Ezekiel asked, knowing the answer to that question, was never. "I want to make sure we are ready to deploy in a moments notice. I know we are still short staff, but that should not effect our operational status or necessity to be prepared to deploy."

Calthier nodded.

"Colonel, we alrready have patrrolsss on the Prromenade, airr locksss and docking bay accessss, and near the VIP quarrterrsss." First Lieutenant Taz stated.

"Good, what about our other regiment. Major Reacher or Captain Sherman status?" Ezekiel asked. He was grateful that Lieutenant Taz and his team was ready. He appreciated the readiness of the marines and how they were already deployed. He was very proud of the 4th Marine Regiment .

"The 22nd Regiment is has personnel throughtout the station at the ready." Jett replied. "We also are prepared to launch and are actively sending out routine patrols."

"Good, we can't let our guard down. Our new guests are highly eccentric. Plus they're vital asset to our Delta quadrant exploration program." Ezekiel suggested to his Marines.

"Agreed, Colonel." Jett replied. He Knew the value of being prepared and staying at the ready.

"Since the singularity incident, things have been to quiet. It's un-nerving. We can't afford to let our guard down. The Falcon reports no unusual border patrol activity. Nothing on the station, nothing going on in the nearby star systems." Ezekiel pointed out to his Marines. He was not trying to poke any sleeping giants, he just wanted to be prepared. He knew his logic processight be a little paranoid, but this was highly unusual for the marines at Starbase 400.

"Colonel." Lennox spoke up, "Looks like we have some additional VIPs aboard the Station." He handed Bagwell a PADD. "The list includes former crewmembers of the Enterprise-D, E and G, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Cerritos, and Prodigy. What is this, some kind of celebration?" Lennox smirked. "And, it looks like some of us have been invited to dinner."

"Anyone want to take my place?" Ezekiel asked, knowing that he could not get out of a formal state dinner and reception. At least Anna would be there. He took a breath before continuing on. "I want our marines on standbye and ready to assist Lieutenant Korrath Oshiro."

"I wouldn't dream of taking the experience away from you, Colonel." Jett said with a smile. He much preferred being in the trenches to mingling with the hierchy.

"Pitty, I guess you be in guard duty then, Captain." Ezekiel said with a grin. He then looked to Colonel Lennox and Major Reacher, "what about you two?"

Lennox looked at his PADD, he also had orders to attend the dinner. "At least we don't have to wear dress whites."

"I look forward to seeing you then Colonel. Even though we will be whining and dinning with the bureaucrats, lets keep an eye open for anyone that could be a potential threat." Ezekiel said, wanting things to go smoothly.

"We will be on alert." Jett returned. "It would be a time for a strike of some sort."

"I want on Marines on their best behavior. Colonel Lennox your unit has front front entry access, Major Reacher your unit will have reserve status you'll support Colonel Lennox's team if any situation arises. I've already booked it to adjacent rooms to set up as a surveillance we will work with the Station security. But our top priority is a safety lover delegation. Legislation security handle security for the entire station.

"Aye sir." Lennox replied. "Ermey, you're getting your wish. I want you, Corporal Nas, and Private T'ork patrolling the corridors, make sure no one goes where they shouldn't. I'll have a squad from the MARSOC accompany you."

Ermey nodded.

"Y'all got your orders, let's make sure this goes smoothly." Ezekiel called out as a theme fade away.


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