"Getting Started"
Previous Post: "Command Decision"
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Setting: USS HATHOR, Bridge
Sitting in the command chair, the Romulan/Terran
hybrid recalled fondly the events of the night before
including the look of total surprise that had appeared
on the face of the CMO as she stepped into Sickbay.
Finding all of the senior officers gathered there had
been an unexpected discovery proving that everyone had
performed their tasks to perfection, keeping the party
a surprise. After having recuperated from the shock,
Lt. Summers had given a rather edgy speech about the
sneakiness of certain members of the crew she belonged
to, not that she was complaining. Having been
targeted more than once by the CMO's glares, the Cns
had given no signs of remorse in having helped to
bring this about, showing to everyone that the crew
was more than just people working together.
Following the customary rounds of congratulations the
senior officers had dispersed throughout the decked
out sickbay to enjoy the aspect of the celebration
that had been most inviting to them. Tackling the
refreshment table first, the Nausicaan and Hirogen
quickly sampled the punch that had been prepared
before moving onto the food while others enjoyed some
friendly discussions about friends, families and their
upcoming mission.
The bridge of the HATHOR having been filled to
capacity in preparation for their departure, the
Romulan/Terran hybrid's thoughts were soon returned to
the here and now by an account from her XO. "All
departments have reported in and are ready with the
exception of engineering which requires a few more
minutes to finish loading some last minute cargo. Lt.
Summers has also requested for her Sickbay to somehow
be made larger, again."
Remembering that the CMO had made this same request
more than a dozen times the night before, the HATHOR's
CO shook her head, accepting the PADD from the
Shillian's hand. "Maybe promoting her was a mistake.
I do not recall her having been so demanding as an
Ensign."
Looking at the Romulan/Terran hybrid as she read the
information on the PADD, the CSciO and acting XO of
the HATHOR smiled and said, "You should not blame her.
Getting a promotion and having to show a new
assistant the ropes is more than enough to make her
display a more commanding side of her personality. I
mean what is the purpose of having a higher rank if
you can't use it?"
Stopping her reading of the PADD for a moment, the
HATHOR's CO looked at the woman standing next to the
command chair. "Maybe so, but along with more power
comes greater responsibilities, and maybe I should
take a few moments to remind our good Doctor of this
fact before she actually takes a phaser to one of the
walls."
Agreeing with the Romulan/Terran hybrid by displaying
a large grin, Lt. Cmdr. Maya looked at Ens. Carft who
had taken over the Ops. position, saving the woman
they had been talking about from leaving her domain.
"What is our current status?"
Having taken to the role of COO with great ease the
Ensign appeared to be in his element as he scanned his
instruments for the current state of the ship and its
crew, confirming their readiness. "Lt. Fairborn has
just reported that the cargo is onboard and secured.
All systems are reading nominal; we can leave whenever
we're ready."
Turning to the Nausicaan in charge of Tactical, the
XO asked about the status of the ship without even
having to say a single word, Ens. Rostov having been
ready for a while to give his report to the CO and XO.
"All tactical systems are ready. Weapon systems are
fully charged and loaded and the cloaking device is
showing a green light and is at your disposal
captain."
Responding to the use of her position with a hint of
surprise the Romulan/Terran hybrid quickly reminded
herself of her role on this mission. Not having been
used to being referred to as *captain* was no excuse
for the hybrid to display any sort of surprise or
maybe even pride in her new, if only temporary,
position.
Looking around the bridge before stopping her eyes on
the COO, the Romulan/Terran hybrid took a moment to
take in the feel of her position and responsibilities
before instructing Ens. Carft as to what needed to be
done next. "Ops, contact flight control and tell them
that we will be on our way, once we have received the
final go ahead clear all moorings."
Relaying the message as it had been given to him,
Ens. Carft appeared anxious as we waited for the NEW
ALEXANDRIA's flight control center to process their
request and give them the necessary clearances.
Having received the message that he and the rest of
the crew had been waiting for, the COO wasted no time
in repeating what had been sent. "External sensors
show no activity anywhere around the nebula or the
asteroid field, so the main doors have been unlocked
and we are clear to go."
Appearing more than pleased with the news, the
Romulan/Terran hybrid turned her attention towards the
front of the bridge and the Hirogen in charge of the
conn. "Helm, take us out, manoeuvring thrusters
only."
Nodding his head the Hirogen complied immediately
with the order he had received, taking the small ship
out of its docking bay and into the large empty void
inside the NEW ALEXANDRIA shipyard before turning the
ship to face the slowly parting doors leading into the
wide open space that would be theirs to explore on
this mission.
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Lieutenant Commander Serenna
Acting Commanding Officer
USS HATHOR 2005 post #541
Stardate: 60331.0800
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Serena Switt {serena1141@yahoo.com.au}
Executive Officer
USS ANUBIS
