Peace Keeper Command Headquarters:
“Shaedly, do you have the candidates files for me to look at?” Krail called out to his assistant. Scorpius had requisitioned for an assistant, and he couldn’t delay the request any longer. *Loathsome creature* he thought.
Shaedly walked in with three files. “There are only three applicants requesting transfer that qualify, sir.” He handed the files to Krail, who began reviewing them.
“This one here, Officer Tuok received special commendation from her Commander twice for exceptional bravery. She put her crewmates before her own safety and saved the entire company as a result. She’s an outstanding marksman, fearless, loyal, and the list goes on. She may want to get into a safer position at this time, but we can’t let Scorpius have her, it would be worse than the Living Death.” Krail said as he looked at Tuok’s exemplary record.
“Sir, I think the second choice, Private Knunz is equally wrong. He doesn’t have enough experience yet to be able to handle a position with Scorpius. He is well liked by his comrades, and his commanding officers see potential in him. Let’s hope the third candidate is right for this position. It would be unfair to put Knunz in this position.” Shaedly said. “That leaves the next man, an Officer Braca.”
“What does Braca have to recommend him?” Krail took the file from Shaedly and thumbed through it. “I think we found our candidate. The comments in the file indicate he is not well liked by his peers, and all his past commanding officers put in very neutral comments (I suppose to pass him off to someone else). He is a coward, but his is also ambitious. He will be perfect as Scorpius’ gofer. Offer him a promotion to Lieutenant if he accepts this assignment. Then we can get Scorpius off our backs.”
Time Frame: Not important
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“Lt. Braca, what have you been hearing among the troops? Do you think they could use a little morale boost?” Scorpius had noticed some disquiet among the troops and needed to get confirmation of his suspicions.
“They have been working very hard on this Gammak Base, sir. And it looks like it’s nearly complete. The Aurora Chair is ready to test, security is finalized, and your secret wormhole project is well underway.
There is some rumbling among the troops, however. They’ve had very little recreation, the ratio of male to female is abysmal, and now that things are wrapping up, they don’t see what they’re future is.”
“Then Lt. Braca, I want you to organize a recognition day for them, set up rewards for recreation for the high performers. I want to be done in three solar cycles.”
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“Peace Keepers, Scientist, Technicians, welcome to the first cyclical recognition ceremony honoring your hard work on this Gammak Base. Outstanding performers will be rewarded with a trip to that fun planet, Recreation Unlimited. And now to present the awards is the man who made it possible, Scorpius.”
“Thank you Lt. Braca. I will be presenting awards for the Aurora Chair, projects that came in under budget, security……”
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The day was a great success. The little Aurora Chair skit was a huge favorite among the troops.