== Strategic Operations Office =
Vlimar looked through his department, as the routine started
to set up. Not the kind of routine that would decrease
efficiency, but the one that set up when you trust your
teammate and that everyone know what they are doing, what
they have to do, and, most importantly, what they have done.
Vlimar smiled to that view, as he was leaving his office.
Vlimar was heading to Shane's office, for the first time in
10 days. When he took the duty as Shane's 1st Officer,
Vlimar expected he would be daily with Shane, a little like
William Riker and Jean-Luc Picard. However, the life on SB
234 wasn't the USS Enterprise-D. It was a immense structure
that made nearly impossible to physically being in the same
room, with the same person, at the same time, unless
organized that way.
Vlimar arrived in front of Shane's office, as we said, a
smile on his face. The door was open, obviously Shane's aide
seeing Vlimar from the corner. Vlimar entered and nodded at
Shane, in the middle of his office.
====== Shane's officer, SB 234: UNITY
=====
"Good day Colonel" Shane called as Pont Brilliant entered
his office. Shane and Pont agreed on a every-other-day
meetings to discuss the newest events regarding the war area
that was under control of 1st Task force. Till now the task
force was holding … but was pressed on hard by Romulan
forces. The only luck was that the Romulans were focusing on
other areas as well and the area under Task Force control
was just a skirmish zone.
"Good morning, sir.", Vlimar replied. Vlimar walked towards
the leather chair in front of Shane's desk, where usually
Shane meets his senior office and waited.
"Please take a seat" Shane said while walking to the
replicator. "The usual?" he asked.
Vlimar nodded. "Indeed, sir. A cup of Chai Tea cannot be
refused...". Vlimar seated on the chair and put his briefing
notes in front of him, on the armrest.
Once both man seated, Shane leaned back in his chair and
said: "So Colonel, what are the news?"
Vlimar smiled. "Well, as you may be aware, the Delta front
isn't much of a concern anymore. Our forces are pushing
hard, winning most of the battles. There are still some
skirmish in the area, but overall, I am not too worry.", he
said. Vlimar took a sip of his tea and added: "On the other
hand... The Romulan are pressing hard on other points. We
have a new theater that was created, near the Gamma point.",
he added. Vlimar took another sip of his tea, then handed
Shane his padd. "All the details are inside, sir.", he
concluded.
Shane took the PADD and skimmed it over. He then looked at
Vlimar and asked: "Do you think we can send some ships
from other areas to strengthen gamma?"
Vlimar looked at Shane, then back at his PADD. He was
actually expecting that question. Vlimar showed a status of
the Delta front. "We have limited resources, as you already
know, but we can spare 2 vessels from Delta and one of the
backup line. However, this would be some sort of the last
resort, as we have no more reinforcements..."
Shane nodded:" I agree. This should improve the situation
there for a while, but I am concerned about the lack of
regular Starfleet forces in our area. Well … we were the
first who had to deal with the romulans and we held the fort
long enough. But for gods sake … fighting epic battles
isn't exactly what special forces should do … that's
regular fleet work."
Vlimar couldn't help but to nod in agreement. The lost of
SSF resources and logistic is diverting the SSF from its
principal goal. "We are still holding pretty well, despite
being outnumbered...", added Vlimar.
"Well, we've lost way too much ships lately." Shane handed
Vlimar a PADD and went on: "here are all causalities …
we've lost a lot of our smaller ships … what's not much
important in sight of firepower, but very important when
thinking of our capabilities as stealth force. I've talked
with SSF Command and we can't expect any reinforcements for
at least three months. Unless Commander Ohmsford tows the
old shipyard here and brings it online … we are on our
own"
"Well...", interrupted Vlimar. "I had reports that the
Commander is currently in the process of doing so, sir.", he
said. "We have a dispatched fleet who will enter in range of
the Starbase within a few hours", added Vlimar. Vlimar
grabbed the PADD from Shane's hand and put it on the arm
rest.
"Ah … that's great news, Colonel" Shane said with real
gladness in his voice. "The cavalry finally arrived. Who's
in charge of the fleet?"
"It's Admiral INSERT NAME HERE AS I DON'T RECALL, sir.",
added Vlimar.
Nodding Shane said, "Please prepare plans for pulling our
forces back from both the alpha and beta fronts. Once ready,
let's discuss them with the Admiral. I think he will stop
on the UNITY before deploying his ships"
"Understood, sir.", Vlimar replied, as he grabbed the PADD
and stood. "Permission to speak frankly, sir?"
"Sure, Colonel" Shane replied wondering a bit that his
Nr. 1 asked for such a permission.
"I simply would like to mention that, if case may require
it, I will be willing to take a minimal crew and use the
Captain's yacht for extra support, on the field.", he
mentioned.
Shane needed a moment to realize what was behind this offer.
Vlimar was basically saying that he was not happy to spend
all this time chained to his desk. It was a large desk,
decorated with power and responsibility, but it was a desk
nonetheless. It was not uncommon that Starfleet officers
were longing for action and the smell of 'deep space'
and that was obviously Vlimar's case as well.
"Thank you for the offer Colonel, I'll think about it. I
need the Qashqai to be mobile, but once Ohmsford gets the
ship yard online, maybe we can persuade him to build us a
vessel that would be assigned to you"
Before Vlimar could reply, the conversation was interrupted
by a comm. Call.
"Commodore, I am sorry to interrupt your meeting, but I
have a disturbing news for you" said the voice of
Shane's aide.
+TAPS+ All right, Lieutenant. What's the matter? +
"Commander Harbright was just murdered by one of the aides
of the Klingon envoy"
Shane looked at Vlimar and cursed: "Holy shit!"
====== End of log ======
Lt. Colonel Vlimar PontBrillant
Deputy CO, 1st TF, SSF Command
XO, SB 234: UNITY
&
Commo. Shane Guzman
CO, 1st TF, SSF Command
CO, SB 234: UNITY
