12-20-2014, 11:22 AM
OOC: JP between myself and Comd. Jackson
IC:
STARBASE THRINACIA
Conference Room
2005 hours
The final few officers were leaving the conference room; some having stayed behind at the edges to converse with colleagues they hadnt seen in a while, and some disappearing immediately to retreat to their ships. In most cases, the Admiral noticed the ones disappearing were those who never ever seemed to stick around. Cant be helped. He thought to himself, stepping aside as Draco addressed the command team from Firebrand, excusing himself silently to leave them to it. He sought out the Fleet Captain.
"Ah, Mr Jackson. Thank you for remaining behind, how goes the Majesty's upgrades?"
"Not bad considering" Callum replied "I just hope those Engineers have bolted our nacelles on tightly this time" he continued "according to the last report,
we're ahead of our revised schedule" he added as he tapped the PADD he was holding to stop it from going into sleep mode "I was actually hoping you could authorise this" Callum said turning the PADD around and offering it to the Admiral "with our upcoming mission I wouldn't mind getting our test warp flight done, preferably I would like to depart in about an hour" he said, deciding to allow the Admiral a chance to say something.
The Admiral looked over the request, raising one eyebrow slightly and nodding in approval at the report that brought the refit up to scratch. "I'll be sure to
commend the Engineering teams on their efficiency. As for the warp flight, that depends how long you'll be gone for? I have plenty for you to be getting
on with before we all depart for Aurora in the morning, Commodore..." Steve looked up as he addressed Callum.
Callum looked at the Admiral and decided not to call him up on getting his rank wrong. âWeâll only be gone for about an hour. All we need to do is get up
to warp 7, maintain it for a few minutes, just long enough to gather the readout info and run a few diagnostics if required, then weâll be heading back. If it all goes to plan that isâ Callum said as he thought about the test flight the Majesty did a few months back.
Steve grinned slightly, reaching into his pocket as he tapped his authorisation codes into the PADD. "Authorised, just make sure you are back in time," He
paused, looking up to Callum as he pulled the small box from his pocket and clipped it open showing a single Admiralty golden pip, "you'll have plenty to do as Fleet Chief of Operations, y'know, Commodore."
It took a few seconds for it to register, a smile grew on Callums face âI thought youâd made a mistake earlier when you called me Commodoreâ Callum said,
looking at the pip âIt would be an honour to accept the promotionâ he continued, now looking at the Admiral.
Steve chuckled, passing over the pip to the newly appointed Flag Officer. "Mr Jackson, you should know by now I rarely make mistakes," He winked
humourously as he cleared his throat, "just make sure I havent made a mistake in the promotion, understood?" Again he chuckled, offering a salute to Callum. "Commodore, a pleasure to have you in Senior Fleet."
Callum saluted back after accepting the pip "It's an honour, Sir" he replied "I'll try not to let you down" he commented as he played with the pip in his hand.
The Admiral nodded, watching Callum twist the pip in his fingers, reminiscing in his own mind the day he too received his Flag pips. "They'll no doubt seem
heavy at first," Steve commented hypothetically referring the duties that would come with the new position, "but I'm sure you'll handle them. You've done well as the Majesty's Commander for the last 5 or so years that she's been yours." Pausing, he handed Callum a PADD with a short set of orders upon them. "First up, I need you to head to the Firebrand briefly and deliver this information to Lieutenant Commander Locker, long overdue information at that."
"Thank You, Sir" Callum said in reply to the Admiral as he took the PADD. He quickly scanned over the contents of the PADD "Indeed" Callum commented.
"Permission to stop by the Starbase tailor on my way, my uniform needs updating slightly" Callum requested.
"Ah, good point - permission granted." Steve agreed, his hand moving to his belt buckle displaying the Federation emblem emblazened with a gold outer
edges. "Don't forget the new belt too." He chuckled. "Any questions, Commodore?"
Callum smiled "None that spring to mind, Sir" he said as he allowed the pips to fall to his palm, where he then took a tighter grip on them before placing both hands behind his back.
"Very good then," Steve paused, offering Callum the standard salute, "Dismissed, Commodore."
TAG: ALL
OOC: Begin to wrap up your current chin-wags - the timeline will be advancing to kick off soon.
IC:
STARBASE THRINACIA
Conference Room
2005 hours
The final few officers were leaving the conference room; some having stayed behind at the edges to converse with colleagues they hadnt seen in a while, and some disappearing immediately to retreat to their ships. In most cases, the Admiral noticed the ones disappearing were those who never ever seemed to stick around. Cant be helped. He thought to himself, stepping aside as Draco addressed the command team from Firebrand, excusing himself silently to leave them to it. He sought out the Fleet Captain.
"Ah, Mr Jackson. Thank you for remaining behind, how goes the Majesty's upgrades?"
"Not bad considering" Callum replied "I just hope those Engineers have bolted our nacelles on tightly this time" he continued "according to the last report,
we're ahead of our revised schedule" he added as he tapped the PADD he was holding to stop it from going into sleep mode "I was actually hoping you could authorise this" Callum said turning the PADD around and offering it to the Admiral "with our upcoming mission I wouldn't mind getting our test warp flight done, preferably I would like to depart in about an hour" he said, deciding to allow the Admiral a chance to say something.
The Admiral looked over the request, raising one eyebrow slightly and nodding in approval at the report that brought the refit up to scratch. "I'll be sure to
commend the Engineering teams on their efficiency. As for the warp flight, that depends how long you'll be gone for? I have plenty for you to be getting
on with before we all depart for Aurora in the morning, Commodore..." Steve looked up as he addressed Callum.
Callum looked at the Admiral and decided not to call him up on getting his rank wrong. âWeâll only be gone for about an hour. All we need to do is get up
to warp 7, maintain it for a few minutes, just long enough to gather the readout info and run a few diagnostics if required, then weâll be heading back. If it all goes to plan that isâ Callum said as he thought about the test flight the Majesty did a few months back.
Steve grinned slightly, reaching into his pocket as he tapped his authorisation codes into the PADD. "Authorised, just make sure you are back in time," He
paused, looking up to Callum as he pulled the small box from his pocket and clipped it open showing a single Admiralty golden pip, "you'll have plenty to do as Fleet Chief of Operations, y'know, Commodore."
It took a few seconds for it to register, a smile grew on Callums face âI thought youâd made a mistake earlier when you called me Commodoreâ Callum said,
looking at the pip âIt would be an honour to accept the promotionâ he continued, now looking at the Admiral.
Steve chuckled, passing over the pip to the newly appointed Flag Officer. "Mr Jackson, you should know by now I rarely make mistakes," He winked
humourously as he cleared his throat, "just make sure I havent made a mistake in the promotion, understood?" Again he chuckled, offering a salute to Callum. "Commodore, a pleasure to have you in Senior Fleet."
Callum saluted back after accepting the pip "It's an honour, Sir" he replied "I'll try not to let you down" he commented as he played with the pip in his hand.
The Admiral nodded, watching Callum twist the pip in his fingers, reminiscing in his own mind the day he too received his Flag pips. "They'll no doubt seem
heavy at first," Steve commented hypothetically referring the duties that would come with the new position, "but I'm sure you'll handle them. You've done well as the Majesty's Commander for the last 5 or so years that she's been yours." Pausing, he handed Callum a PADD with a short set of orders upon them. "First up, I need you to head to the Firebrand briefly and deliver this information to Lieutenant Commander Locker, long overdue information at that."
"Thank You, Sir" Callum said in reply to the Admiral as he took the PADD. He quickly scanned over the contents of the PADD "Indeed" Callum commented.
"Permission to stop by the Starbase tailor on my way, my uniform needs updating slightly" Callum requested.
"Ah, good point - permission granted." Steve agreed, his hand moving to his belt buckle displaying the Federation emblem emblazened with a gold outer
edges. "Don't forget the new belt too." He chuckled. "Any questions, Commodore?"
Callum smiled "None that spring to mind, Sir" he said as he allowed the pips to fall to his palm, where he then took a tighter grip on them before placing both hands behind his back.
"Very good then," Steve paused, offering Callum the standard salute, "Dismissed, Commodore."
TAG: ALL
OOC: Begin to wrap up your current chin-wags - the timeline will be advancing to kick off soon.
Admiral Steve Malloway
Commanding Officer, USS Eagle
Joint Fleet Commanding Officer, Starfleet Strategic Response Fleet
Training and Personnel Developments Director, and Internal Verifier
Commanding Officer, USS Eagle
Joint Fleet Commanding Officer, Starfleet Strategic Response Fleet
Training and Personnel Developments Director, and Internal Verifier