[USS Chimera] SD: 240903.11 Joint Duty Log, Capt. Cropa Rojac/MCapt. Anya Xerxes

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[Fighter Operations Labratory 1 - Deck 14 - USS Chimera NCC96899-C]

 

"Your not taking an R&R, Captain?" Captain Cropa Rojac asked his Squadron Commander as he entered the quiet labratory. Xerxes appeared to be the sole occupant along with the myriad of LCARS status displays and data-files of the Lancers, Shadow, the Ameratasu and their concurrent components. "Or do you find research relaxing?"

 

Anya laughed as she twisted round in her seat and indicated that likewise he should take a seat.  "Research is never relaxing Captain, in fact usually quite the opposite.  I will be taking a brief trip to Trill although I am waiting for my traveling companion to arrive back before departing.  At the moment I'm trying to come up with plans for a new Anti-Ship Missile."

 

"It sounds quite interesting." Rojac replied.  "To tell the truth, Captain, I'm glad I found you here. I wanted to approach you for a proposal that I need your expertise for and also to ask for your permission for something."

 

"Well to be honest Captain I doubted you were here on a social call.  But if its a favor you want then I'll help how I can.  Between yourself and Harbright you provided enough convincing to the brass to let me build my Lancers.  For that I owe you thanks, not a lot of people have helped me out in life so I am appreciative.  Let me know what you need."  Anya smiled as she replied.

 

Rojac nodded. "Article one: Federation Warhammer are severely outdated and outgunned on this battle field. It is badly in need for a replacement." he stated. "I wanted your help in proposing a new anti-ship and tactical bomber fighter design. One that could support anti-ship combat and be used for air support in planetary assaults. Would this be possible?"

 

"To be honest it's already possible using my Lancers they are designed to be a multirole fighter by nature capable of taking on Capital Ships, Close Air Support on ground troops and good air to air capabilities against fighters.  In that scenario it's only new and better weaponry that needs to be developed.  However if you are looking for something which packs and even bigger punch I do have one design in progress but at a very early stage of design called Halberd."  Anya said.

 

"What would you need, and how long would you need to get something like this done?" The captain asked.

 

"At least nine months design time for Halberd plus a full design team, minor shipyard facilities and like with the Lancers full access to any tech R & D has in development.  To be perfectly honest though I don't think that a tactical bomber should be our main priority.  Our main source of concern should be the Romulan Scorpion II and its capabilities which are so far unknown."  Anya replied gravely with a sigh.

"That's what your Lancers are for, Captain. I'd care to estimate that their deployment was as confusing to them as their new Scorpions were to us." Rojac said. "I'm trying to get the Commodore to use the shipyard towed from the Tarangor Nebula to be used to produce your new class of fighters for distribution throughout the Taskforce, and eventually the fleet. Valkyries just are not cutting it against Scorpions. As for your Halberd, as we try and retake captured colonies from Romulan troops, we are going to need some heavy air support."

"Finally thinking about an offensive then...I'll see what I can do about speeding up the design process for the Halberd but bear in mind that its at a far earlier stage of the design process than the Lancers were when they asked me to build them.  So there is a good chance it may take longer to roll them out."  Anya replied.

"I'll see what I can negotiate in terms of facilities and personnel.  I don't want to have to lose you aboard this ship though." Rojac replied. "On to topic number two: we've already touched on it briefly. I want your formal permission to send Lancer plans to Commander Ohmsford and Rodgers to begin Lancer production in the new shipyards."

"Firstly you won't have to lose me of the ship quite yet as we're nowhere close to building a prototype yet plus there is one more thing I want for the Halberd project...I want access to the Voyager Files.  Yes I know that's a taboo subject given some of what it contains although I won't need any of the information concerning the omega particle.  In particular I want information on the Ablative Armour that alternate future Janeway gave them even though we haven't particularly successful at recreating it so far.  As far as beginning mass production of the AX-02 Lancer is concerned the test phase is still ongoing so any changes that I make will have to be followed up at that end likewise if they want to make any changes they consult with me in advance.  Other than that as long as their security is tighter than a priest's sphincter I have no major objections to allowing production to commence."  Anya replied.


"Good." Rojac smiled. "I'll talk to Intelligence about clearance for those files. And I'll send Commander Ohmsford the good news on the Lancers." He stood from his chair. "Thank you, Captain. I look forward to reviewing your initial proposals."

"I look forward to creating something new.  Oh and Captain, don't work too hard during R&R.  The last thing we need is you burning yourself out through overwork."  Anya replied returning her attention to the screens in front of her.

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Captain Cropa Rojac
CO
USS Chimera - C

Marine Captain Anya Xerxes
Flight Ops CO
USS Chimera - C

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