=Somewhere on Starbase UNITY=
From one of the many large observation decks scattered throughout UNITY,
Trent watched with great interest as the Magellan and her small task group
of four ships moved into position to begin their part in Operation Magna. He
wanted to see these ships off himself since there wasn't much more that he
could when it came to this mission.
The Quasar and the Akira took up station on either side of the Magellan,
while the Valiant took up position at point. The Magellan was flagship of
this group and Captain Mayo would be directly in command of these ships.
During the past couple of weeks, activity in and around the starbase had
intensified in preperations for Magna. More and more marines arrived on the
starbase while ships had gathered outside. Trent couldn't help but to reflect
that if there were a Rommie spy around, then he or she would know that
something big was up.
"Captain?" Trent heard from behind as he was snapped out of his semi-trance.
He noticed First Lieutenant Bannister step up beside him.
"Sir, I wanted to give you these reports and ask you if there is anything else
you needed," Bannister continued.
"I'm fine, lieutenant. Besides, you're no longer my aide. Shouldn't you be, oh
... I don't know ... getting ready with your men," Trent responded.
"I've been training with them the past couple of days. I just wanted to make
certain that everything was squared away with you before I rejoined them."
"Like I said, lieutenant, I'm good."
"Aye, sir," Bannister said. "Anyhow, most of these reports are security related.
It's seems that Lieutenant Mumacik has had his hands full these past few days."
Trent nodded, "Yeah, I know. I'll deal with it when Magna is concluded."
"Aye, sir. I just wanted to thank you again for the transfer. I don't know too
many people in your position that would have offered it."
Trent smiled as he finally turned to face Bannister.
"Actually, I was hoping you could bring me along," Trent said. "But since that's
unlikely, I'll remain in the rear with the gear."
Trent offered his hand.
"Good luck to you and the others," Trent added.
"Thank you sir," Bannister took the offered hand.
"While success with Magna could mark the beginning of the end for the Rommies,
I won't be satisfied until our boots touch ground on Romulus and that the
Federation flag is waving over the Romulan Senate. Anything less will just be
delaying another war in the future that our children will have to fight," Trent
explained.
"I'll buy you the first bottle of Romulan Ale when we get there," Bannister smiled
before giving a salute, turning and leaving Trent alone.
Trent turned just in time to see the Magellan task group go to warp, heading off
to their small part in the overall operation. Trent sighed, wanting desperately to
be in command, or at least on one of those ships.
Since the next few days were going to be hectic for the task force command and
there support staff, he gave them the rest of the day off. Early in the morning,
the first of the reports would be coming in from Magna and he wanted to be
rested.
Captain Trent Rodgers (npc by Rick)
XO, 1st TF, SSF Command
XO, SB 234: UNITY
and
First Lieutenant Ben Bannister (npc by Rick)
1st MEF/Former aide
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