From: Takako Nagumo <tnagumo@pop.pitt.edu>
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 11:06:53 -0400
Subject: USS CHESAPEAKE: Maintaining Momentum
MD: 14.0945
Scene: Ready Room
> th'Tellan watched his ex-captain leave, then turned to Brennan. "Er,
> Captain?"
>
> Brennan paused at the title. It would take some time getting used to
> it. "Correct. Captain Bell has a medical emergency to deal with."
>
> So does everyone else on this ship, th'Tellan thought. I thought
> people were leaving in droves on the Stonewall. "I assume that means
> I'll be taking first officer...." th'Tellan trailed off at seeing
> Brennan's face. "Or not. I just thought that was the protocol. I
> mean, that's what happened on the Stonewall...."
>
> "I haven't decided yet. I'm still waiting to talk to Admiral Jokinen.
> In the mean time, you may regret wishing for advancement; I'll need
> you to handle most of the First Officer duties until we get this mess
> straightened out. Can you handle that in addition to your current
> duties?"
>
> th'Tellan mentally kicked himself. That's all he needed, more
> paperwork. "I understand, sir. Don't worry, there shouldn't be a
> problem. <pause> Anything else, sir?"
"There's a bit of paperwork left over with the personnel shuffle in
Engineering. I'll have Mister Abromowitz deliver that to you. Have
you spoken to Ensign Armstrong?"
"Briefly. He seems like a good engineer. At least, we haven't heard
anything bad from that department. And the engines are working."
Compared to some of the crew.
"Were there some specific things I need to be doing?" asked th'Tellan.
"About the negotiations, I mean. Opening session is supposed to start
at 1030 hours."
"I will contact the two delegations that the session will be postponed
until..." Brennan paused. "... 1400 hours. In the meantime, get
yourself briefed on the security and protocol arrangements -- call in
Ensign Keyrin, Counselor Tats-Marush, and whomever else is necessary. I
trust you will be prepared for contingencies by then?"
th'Tellan felt a flash of indignation, then realized it was probably
just Brennan's strange speech pattern. Terrans, especially the one's
from that little island nation, had polite and roundabout but
nevertheless biting ways of telling you that you're being sized up.
> "Yes sir."
>
> Brennan nodded. "Very well. Dismissed."
* * * * *
Daniel Brennan watched the doors to the Bridge slide shut. It all had
happened so quickly. He had come in prepared for his morning briefing,
and now, suddenly, he found himself the Commanding Officer of the USS
CHESAPEAKE.
He approached the desk, walked around it, sat down, and looked at it.
In what little time that she had had, Amanda Bell had done what she
could to clear her desk -- now his -- and not much was left besides the
PADDs and data chips that contained the information on the mission.
He looked up, then around. The Ready Room... *his* Ready Room. This
was beginning to be a little overwhelming.
But there was work to do. He quickly composed and sent off messages to
the two delegations about the change in the schedule, then arranged for
his work to be moved into the -- his -- Ready Room.
MD 14.1330
Scene: Bridge
The news had spread quickly. The Alpha Shift Bridge complement had
seen Commander Brennan, then Commander th'Tellan walk into the Ready
Room, then Captain Bell walking out a few minutes later.
They knew something big had happened when they saw the Captain's
seahorses -- aquarium and all -- being removed from the Ready Room
just after noon.
Commander Brennan had been holed up in the Ready Room for the better
part of the morning, only leaving to speak to the delegations in their
assigned quarters.
Now he was back in the Ready Room again. It was like an open secret.
It only had to be voiced, said aloud.
* * * * *
Scene: Ready Room -> Bridge
Well, Brennan, he said to himself, as he stared out of the viewport.
It's now or never.
Captain Bell had left a few minutes before, with the mining convoy.
He was really alone now.
He took a deep breath, then, resolutely setting his shoulders, he
turned and walked out to the Bridge.
He felt all eyes on him as he took the conn. He flicked the switch
and activated the ship-wide communication system.
"Bridge to all decks. This is Commander Daniel Brennan speaking. At
0940 hours today, Captain Bell transferred command of this fine vessel
to me. As she departed, she expressed that you have her every
confidence, and that it was an honor serving with you.
"It is my duty and honor to serve aboard this ship and with you, her
crew. As your new Commanding Officer, I also have every confidence in
you and in your commitment to your duty. Let us continue our work in
this mission, and aspire to accomplishing the best that we can.
Brennan out."
He flicked the switch off, then took another deep breath. Now, it was
off to the negotiation table. He stood and looked around the Bridge.
Yes, everyone *was* staring at him.
"Commander th'Tellan," he said, as he walked up to the aft turbolift,
"you have the conn."
"Aye, Captain."
Brennan stopped midstride, then, smiling, he continued up to the
opening 'lift doors, and stepped in.
This was going to be one exciting ride.
Respectfully Submitted,
Takako Nagumo,
CDR Daniel J. Brennan
CO, USS CHESAPEAKE (NCC-31813)
Task Force Bravo, Green Fleet
NRPG:
So now, *everyone* knows. :)
Reactions welcome. It's not everyday this kind of thing takes place.
<G>
Re retcon re: CEO. Jim has Armstrong arriving on MD 11, and Melvin has
him as not yet arrived on MD 14. The time between the two posts were
so close that it was hard to say which to retcon, but I thought Jim
might want a bit of RP time to adjust and bump into the crew, so I left
Armstrong's arrival on MD 11.
Jim: Welcome. :) My response to your reporting post will be next.
Amy: Thanks for everything. I promise I'll take care of this ship,
and do my best to do you proud. <G>
Trevin, Greg: Let's get the show on the road. (hint, hint) :)
Separate NRPG follows.
Melvin, Lynn, James: You can RP the briefing, or not. With three
writers, it might get tricky... but it might be fun. :)
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CDR Daniel J. Brennan CO USS CHESAPEAKE, Green Fleet
LCDR Sian-Mairead Flynn, MD CMO USS ALEXANDER NEVSKY, Green Fleet
LCDR Duncan A. Morrell Instructor ALB Holodeck 4
CDR Julianna M. Sforza COMREC Commander, Starfleet Records
Civ Meyran Cates Semple Undersecretary DOCA
Civ Director-General UFPESCO
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