#42 A New Start

Posted on Tue Mar 7th, 2023 @ 12:24am by Lieutenant Onak Qa'tok

Mission: Vanished
Location: Starfleet Headquarters
Timeline: Current

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I estimated that it would take about 4 to 4 1/2 hours from Earth to the Sagittarius system at maximum warp.

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Master Chief Onak had a relaxing day at the beach planned for today. He knew how ridiculous he looked in cargo shorts, an extremely loud Hawaiian shirt and sandals but he simply didn't care.

He was a Klingon on vacation and he was damned sure going to look the part. He took a perverse pleasure as heads turned and the whispers flew as he strolled down the sand, beach umbrella and cooler in hand.

Besides, who was going to be fool enough to challenge him?

He found a nice spot and plunged the pointy end of the umbrella into the sand, somewhat savagely. He smirked as one older woman gasped in fear.

"Do not worry ma'am." he said politely. "I never kill anyone on vacation."

She flushed red and scurried away, leaving her towel and sunscreen behind.

"What a shame." Onak chuckled as he laid out his towel and settled down with a cool beverage from his cooler.

He popped the top and took a long pull, enjoying the sound of the water lapping the shore.

Just them his comm badge beeped.

=^= "Starfleet Command to Master Chief Onak" =^=

Frustrated, Onak tapped his comm. "Onak here." he answered.

=^= "Chief, Admiral Mercer wants you in his office at 1100 hours today. Your new orders have come through." =^=

"Understood. Onak out."

He finished his drink in one last gulp and gathering his belongings, stomped back toward his quarters, making a point of barking at the old woman he had frightened along the way.

"I love doing that!" he laughed without looking back.

Once back in his quarters he quickly changed and requested he be transported directly to the foyer outside Admiral Mercers office.

Stepping up the the Admiral's aide he said "Master Chief Onak reporting as ordered.

"One moment" the aide said and informed the Admiral that his 11:00 was there. "The Admiral will see you now." he said as he indicated the door.

Onak stepped through the door to be greeted by the Admiral. "Have a seat Chief."

Onak sat down and the Admiral immediately got to the point.

"Your orders have come through Chief. You're to board the Vermont at 1300 hours today which will deliver you to the USS Amandora. Commodore Song needs a tactical officer and I put you in for the post."

Onak was pleasantly surprised and nodded his approval.

The Admiral went on "Commodore Song has also requested your rank be elevated to Lieutenant, which she and I both feel is appropriate considering your former rank in the Imperial Klingon Defense Force. You are definitely qualified."

"Thank you sir." Onak said with gratitude.

'The Amandora seems to have a mystery on their hands which I feel you may be well suited to assist with, but I'll leave it to the Commodore to fill you in. Now, gather you gear and report to Captain Jellicoe aboard the Vermont ASAP. Dismissed."

Onak rose to his feet. "Yes sir. Thank you sir." He spun on his heel and headed for the door.

"One more thing Lieutenant." The Admiral said.

Onak turned to face him.

"Don't scare anymore old ladies."

"Onak was dark skinned, but the Admiral was sure Onak blushed.

"Yes sir."

Admiral Mercer smiled. "Now get out of here!"

"Yes sir!" Onak said wearing a smile of his own as he set out to carry out his orders.

Once back in his quarters he quickly and deftly gathered his personal effects and transported to space dock. He secured his temporary quarters and reported to Captain Jellicoe.

Formalities out of the way, he grabbed a quick meal and settled in to research his new ship, command staff and the departments he would be working closely with.

Later, he would have time to familiarize himself with the ancillary departments.

The ship would be leaving space dock at 1700 hours and they should arrive at their destination at approximately 2200 hours.

He might have time to get a quick nap before reporting for duty.


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