<<OOC … first of my POST time skip logs, I'd like to ask
everyone to "phase" 6 months ahead and join the right
time …>>
====== Main Conference room, Deck 2, SB 234
======
Shane was standing with his back facing the large conference
table and looking through the large window frame into the
deep space. The view was different from the one he was used
on the Chimera … here is was filled with occasional
shuttles and runabouts, fighters on patrol and swarms of
work bees busy with repairs and upgrades. Even after half a
year after the battle of Aeran III …
The last several months were tiring for Shane. He was not
given the luxury to stay on SB 234 and command the station
and his task force … he rather "enjoyed" doing some
politician/diplomatic work.
It was quite an irony that Admiral Janeway awarded him with
the Archon award for his diplomatic work towards Erassian
Alliance … when the award would be more fitting for his
months long quarrel with Starfleet Admirals and Federation
council man and delegates regarding the Mutual Defence
Treaty between Federation and Erassian Alliance.
He left SB 234 just a few days after taking command over the
station, leaving her in the capable hands of Colonel
PontBrilliant. He and Captain Chisulo were in charge of
fleet operations and Captain Rojac was assigned to help
them.
For those several months, Shane was doing a type of work his
father (Ambassador John Guzman) would be proud of. Talking
and convincing, taking part on endless meetings, pulling
strings, asking for favors and doing them … that's the
world of a politician/military top brass.
Shane was not quite happy about the work he was doing, but
he knew that it was necessary to maintain the weak alliance
between Erassia and Federation and have the MDP signed.
Sure, council man Turan was supporting the treaty as well as
Generals Nerris & Bretam, Admiral Janeway and President
Spock … but that was where their work ended … it was
Shane who had to do the many runs to and fro … talking to
a lot of middle class politicians and beaurocrats.
Thinking about the bit battles of this war …
Charos IV – Starfleet/Alliance vs. Romulan Empire
(victory)
Aeran III - Starfleet/Alliance vs. Romulan Empire (victory)
Khasazi Pass Confrontation – Starfleet vs. Romulan Empire
(victory)
Battle of Qualos – Starfleet vs. Romulan Empire (defeat)
… he cursed the months wasted on Earth. If he would be
there, maybe the defeat @ Qualos would not happen, maybe
other battles and minor skirmishes would cost less lives.
Another point that grieved his heart was the fact that he
was only three times for a short visit @ SB 234 … during
all those long months … and the woman he loved and the son
he valued above his life were left most time alone …
The Mutual Defence Treaty was signed three days ago on Earth
with all the glory a big treaty deserved. As usual, there
was small thank given to those who worked hard for this
treaty … and all the praise went to the top dogs in
Federation and Alliance. Just after the ceremony, Shane
beamed on board the Qashqai, called all of his crew on board
and speeded with high warp to the Arean System.
Arrving two hours ago, Shane immediately called for a staff
meeting. He should see after Rangi & Martin first, but
Martin was in child care facility and Rangi busy with
medical, so he decided to go for the meeting.
He advised his aide, LT. Pakosii to call all the staff
members from SB 234 & Task Force. Some positions were held
by the same person (like DuPont was SB 234's XO and SSF
1st TF DCO), but some were not (like Ohmsford was SSF 1st TF
science advisor and Terek was SB 234's CSCiO). He left
detailed orders for reports he'd like to hear on the
meeting …
Engineering report of ships repair (damage inflicted during
the recent battles)
Medical report of fleet casualties
Tactical report of current state of war & ongoing operations
&
Engineering, Security&Tactical, Medical, Science reports of
SB 234
The room began to fill as more and more officers arrived @
the requested time. Shane took little notice of his staff
taking places and still looked out of the window. When
Pakosii whispered to him that everyone is present, Shane
seated himself in his seat as well and said …
"Let's begin with the meeting. Please start with the
reports I requested …"
====== End of log ======
<<OOC … hey guys, please present your reports. We shall
start with simming for SB 234 in great style … :-) >>
Commodore Shane Guzman
1st TaskForce CO
SSF Command
&
CO
SB 234
