Mission I: The Journey Begins |
ON:
((Captains Ready Room, Deck 1, 1300 hours))
*Ro'an was going over a filling out PaDD after PaDD of work that was being finished and needed to be finished on the Jydian. He picked up the cup of coffee he was drinking and took a sip when he was intorupted by one of the officers on the bridge, through the comm*
Cmr Shamin: =/\=Excuse me Commander?=/\=
Cmdr Shavar: =/\=Yes what is it?=/\=
Cmr Shamin: =/\=It is Admiral Picard on the comm, wanting to speak to you.=/\=
Cmdr Shavar: =/\=Patch him through to the Ready Room=/\=
*A few minutes later Admiral Picard's face showed up on the screen. The Admiral didnt waste anytime with plesantries he went straight to business.*
Adm. Picard: Commander. After reviewing over your informations and considering your location, and the fact that all of your other senior staff has taken off, I am concerned over the whole idea of doing either research or medical. So you know what that leaves?
Cmdr Shavar: What?
Adm Picard: Transport. *Admiral Picard waited for the Commander to digest this distressing news* Are you ready for the first mission, or would you like to go to ds37 first?
Cmdr Shavar: What is your suggestion Admiral? *Ro'an was nervous considering he was just given command of the Jydian*
Adm Picard: Well, DS 37 is a ways out there, but than again so are you. You could be useful for a number of missions from there. There is a need for supplies to be brought to ds37 from Mikia station, for someone to fetch more materials for thier new manufacturing plant on ds37, and if you are ready, perhap a medical or research mission all from the relative safety of ds37 and your Task force sister ships. Of course you will have to get there first.
Cmdr Shavar: Get to the Mikia Station or DS37? First that is.
Adm Picard: That is up to you, Mister. Do you want a suggestion?
Cmdr Shavar: Yes sir.
Adm Picard: Go to ds37, three reasons, they need you out there, you are closer to there than Mikia, and if you come to Mikia right away, you might find you have had the shortest command in all of Star Fleet *Picard smiled. He gave the man the out, he could come back right away and give up his command, if he really felt he could not handle it*
Cmdr Shavar: Very well it is off to DS37 for the Jydian. Will you be accompanying us Admiral?
Adm Picard: You may see me there, depending on how long it takes you to get there. *he smiled frim the office. The location the transmission was coming from was by far unclear*
Cmdr Shavar: Yes sir. Admiral, are you sure I can handle this? I was only the XO, and Captain Richards usually did all the work.
Adm Picard: Do you really doubt your abilities so much? Command is very much like being the XO in my view. *he looked intently at him* How long have you been XO?
Cmdr Shavar: Yes and no, I am stuck with a skelatal crew. Just under 11 months sir.
Adm Picard: I have found that in the space of 6 months one has tasted command when the Captain is busy enough to know if he is suited. Your records show no large issues that give me pause, or I would never have given you the command position in the first place. As for the crew, most will respose well to the stimulous of thier commander, and will try to rise to greatness during such times. Remind them how this could be the fast track to greater positions. Also you will have to be even more forgiving, some will simply be unable to take the stress.
Cmdr Shavar: Any other suggestions Admiral?
Adm Picard: Yes Call me or Captain Jason Decker of DS37 if you have any problems. Might want to make it Decker, he is less critical and is a helpful sort.
Cmdr Shavar: Yes sir, will I get the rest of my orders upon arrival of DS37?
Adm Picard: Your orders can not be drafted until I get your situation report on arrival there.
Cmdr Shavar: Yes sir, you have received all transmissions on my situation thus far correct?
Adm Picard: Yes, it was why I called you in the first place. *he nodded*
Cmdr Shavar: *nodding* Any other issues you would like to discuss with me sir?
Adm Picard: Yes, due to your, youth, you will need to have someone sign off on all promotions. I have apprised Captain Decker of the situation, he will be able to do that for everyone save yourself. As can I or Rear Admiral Tucker of course.
Cmdr Shavar: Of course sir. I don't expect to be Captain any time soon. *smiles*
Adm Picard: You will have to prove your worth there, do well and the command is assured, beyond that takes time. You have this chance, Mister, I suggest you do not blow it.
Cmdr Shavar: Sir are you saying this becuase I am Romulan, or do you say this to all of the Commanders that you speak to who first take command of a vessel?
Adm Picard: Both
Cmdr Shavar: Sir, with all due respect I am in Star Fleet as well, my species should not have you holding a grudge against me sir.
Adm Picard: I have nothing against your race, and neither will Decker, but that is not the attitude of the fleet, if you think your race has no effect on your ability to command, and relate to the rest of the fleet you are very naive.
Cmdr Shavar: Sir, I am aware that my being Romulan will have no effect on my ability to command a vessel, however that is not correct for Star Fleet.
Adm Picard: Perhaps I am being unclear? Star Fleet as an entity has no issues, I don't and Decker doesn't. Beyond that, only time will tell if it is an issue. The first Klingon to command as ship had all manner of problems in that fact. You will face the same issues. They have nothing to do with your abilities, but will have to do with your relations with others. And that WILL affect your ability to command.
Cmdr Shavar: I fully respect what you are saying sir, but forgive me for being so blunt. I plan to proove that statement wrong.
Adm Picard: Good.
Cmdr Shavar: Anything else Admiral?
Adm Picard: Not that I know of *he paused* just remember all we have discussed, and my comms, and that of Decker are open to you. He is closer to you, and is known to deal with Romulans well, that is why he should be your fiirst resource. *he nodded cutting the comm*
*Ro'an stood up tapping his commbadge*
Cmdr Shavar: =/\=All senior officer report to the conference room on deck one.=/\=
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