Post by Lieutenant Jorah Gale on Jun 18, 2013 4:21:19 GMT -8
Gale was down on Deck 16, checking out the new quarters. He was surprised to see an engineering work crew down here performing modifications and renovations. He did his best to keep out of the way out of the work crew as he made his way to his assigned quarters. As he entered he interrupted an male ensign, working on a replicator, who glaced up at Gale and started to stand up. Gale waved him off, not wanting to interrupt his work.
"As you were Ensign, just here to stow my bag and I'll be out of your way." He smiled and nodded encouragingly.
The ensign went back to work and Gale headed over to the standing locker to stow his bag, planning on unpacking later. He didn't want to miss the view of the Nike leaving dock from the observation decks. As he dropped his bag to the floor he heard the ships whistle and then the captain's voice came across the announcement system.
"By order of Admiral Lara Rell, flag officer of the United Federation of Planet's Eight Fleet: command of the United Federation of Planet's galaxy-class starship, USS Nike (NCC 71268) is hereby transferred to Captain Xian Alexis Chan as of stardate 85498.12."
The blood quickly ran from his face upon hearing "her" voice. This started a very frantic conversation in his head.
"Prophets have mercy... it's her!" he thought to himself. He bit his lip as he continued listening.
"I hearby assume command of this starship and accept all duties and responsibilities herein."
"And her first act will probably be to throw me in the brig for old times sake." he continued with the in head voice.
"I won't waste time with long speeches, we are about to embark on a potentially dangerous mission. Let's prepare for department. We leave for Quo'nos in an hour. Chen Out"
Gale groaned. He should have saw this coming. He knew the XO had been transferred to a new assignment. He just did not realize it would the same ship as him. So much for that fresh start he wanted. The early memories of his career came flooding back. He remember her being on the receiving end of several ass-chewings followed by a few stints in the brig. It had been several years since he had been in brig, but he always felt she had her targeting system locked and loaded for the next time he screwed up. There was a nickname quietly passed around the junior officers back on the Venture. Iron Lady. Well the Iron Lady is now in command now and Gale is along for the ride.
The Ensign behind him started chattering excitedly about going to the Klingon homeworld. Gale couldn't help but smile at his enthuasm. The Klingons however were harsh and fierce and very difficult to negotiate with. This may be a mission of diplomacy, but as a starfighter, Gale knew only one phrase could apply. Si vis pacem, para bellum. If you want peace, prepare for war. He finished stowing his gear away and made ready to go inspect his assigned starfighter as the Nike got underway.
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