Post # 21 On the Edge

Posted on Sun May 10th, 2020 @ 7:20pm by Commodore Cyndi Song & Lieutenant Tara Herculoid PhD & Lieutenant T’Mia Rahl & Captain Henry Redex

Mission: Shake Down Cruise
Location: USS Amandora
Timeline: Present

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After the stunt with the sensors and the shuttlecraft Henry was very worried because a malfunction like that could be the end of everyone onboard the ship, he decided to go and talk to the captain to see if she could authorize a shipwide drill to be prepared just in case anything like this happens again.

Henry took off his battle armor and changed into his duty uniform in the marine country before he proceeds to the turbolift.

< Bridge >

Henry exit the turbolift and went straight to the bridge and moved towards the central chair and approached the CO.

"Ma'am, May I have a word with LTCDR Raymond and you in private please?", Said Henry

Will followed the Captain and was inquisitive.

" What's up to Captain Redex?" he asked.

"Have seat gentlemen," Cyndi said taking a seat at her desk.

Will sat but it appeared the Marine Captain was going to stand at attention.

After thinking it a little he sat beside the XO and said "Ma'am the recent events with the sensors showed us a gap in security and I would like to start training my marines to repel a boarding party"

" Captain I agree. We have a limited security party. Maybe Captain Redex would best be suited for Security Chief. I am sure Lt Kordell would agree and assume our tactical position?" Will added.

Cyndi thought for several minutes "I think until a security chief is sent to us that is it a good idea to have Captain Redex fill that spot. That is the captain if you have the time. I know the marines are always training and having the training in case of a boarding party is not a bad idea.

"I can do this ma'am, at least for the time being, you know that the biggest headache for an MCO is having to deal with the security chief to carry on the necessary training schedules. I agree Ma'am", answered Henry.

"Once a security chief is assigned I'm going to make it clear I want the departments to work together," Cyndi said.

" I will reinforce that Captain Song," her XO promised. " Captain Redex what else did you wish to discuss?"

"Thanks, Sir that will be all, I'll start training ASAP", answered Henry

"I'm good," Cyndi said.

< Bridge later >

Amethyst stepped out of the turbolift having left her son safely in Christina’s care. She nodded to the officer manning the center seat as she took her own seat and pulled out a PADD to go over some files.

"How are you adjusting to the ship?" Tara asked

“Very well thank you” Amethyst smiled warmly as she looked up from her PADD. “I like family-oriented ships, it gives me a chance to spend more time with my son.”

"Kids are important, I'm Tara Herculoid the science chief. Bring your son to the science lab sometime. I can show him some pretty cool experiments."

“Sounds good to me! I’m sure Kal would love that.” Amethyst smiled warmly. “Thank you, Tara.”

"Your welcome," Tara said

Centurion Alona had been down in Intelligence, preparing her people for a drastic change in their routine. Not only for duty but also for physical combat and readiness. At any time they could be called to become field operatives, and in that case, they would be ready. But, that had been taken care of so she had returned to the Bridge to get a look-see at what was going on. Stepping to SCI II, rearranging the console to how she liked it and calling up multiple holoscreens, Alona set to task. She began to go through Intel reports for this sector.

Turning Tara saw the Romulan officer "Excuse me, I'd like to speak to Centurion Alona." Getting to her feet Tara walked over to where she was and offered her hand "I don't believe I have the pleasure. I'm Tara Herculoid the science chief."

The hand hovered in the air between them, Alona glancing from the hand to the person extending it, several times. Vulcanoids were reticent about touching others but, this was a new assignment and she did know that the handshake was used by many civilizations as a way to 'break the ice'. Alona took the offered hand, clasped it firmly, and gave one shake before she let go and put her hand back to better use with her console. "Centurion Alona Tal, Intelligence Chief. A pleasure, Miss Herculoid." One might as well be charming.

"Pleased to meet you," Tara said sincerely "It takes a special person to handle Intel. It looks like Captain Song has the best."

Alona gave a nod, glancing at the woman here and there as she tapped keys on her console. She had already confirmed the location of the senior staff by use of the computer and her console. As the Intel Chief it was her duty to keep tabs on certain things. "So, Miss Herculoid, do you think we'll get invited into the briefing room or, do those two within need more alone time?"

Tara glanced over at the briefing room and then back to Alona "That is a very good question. I've not seen the captain go in yet. But I am curious as to why just the two of them are in there. Think we should crash it?"

< Briefing Room >

Will looked over to Marine Captain Redex.

" I actually met Captain Charles Redex once. Admiral Jones extended me an invite to pilot the Tikal once. I was a young hothead and declined."

"Well I do not like people to know that I am one of the members of Jones Family, but I am and now that I am discovered from you sir I'll come clean. As my previous ancestors, I love Starfleet more than my Own state so I got a cousin that is now managing the estate and the vineyards with the closer look of my Grand Pa BGEN (Ret) Andrew Jones II", said Henry

" I meant no disrespect Captain I just meant I almost met Captain Redex Sr" Will replied.

"I know sir, It's just that when people find that I come from a rich and known family they tend to treat me differently and I do not like that, I like to be treated the same way that the rest."; answered Henry and then added "well he Is my dad, and even he is longtime retired he still teaches at Starfleet academy"

" Captain Redex you secret is safe with us."

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