Fleet Opening Mission: To Our Future

[Connor Blake]

USS Braveheart
2230hours
Conference Room


Connor walked in and with several small PaDDs in hand sat down at the head of the table. He had assignments for everyone and the briefing planned out. He hoped that the senior staff will arrive soon for he wanted to get on their mission as soon as possible.

His feline senses caught the smell of a Romulan nearing the conference room and Connor could tell who it was. Marek walked in and nodded to the Commander before taking a seat; he looked around as if to ask ‘where is Captain Trane?’

Connor held up a hand. “I’ll explain everything to everyone,” he said catching onto the intelligence chief and hazard team leader’s concern about their former commanding officer.

“Understood Commander,” Marek said having seen the rank on the Felinoid’s collar and the Romulan found himself staring as he had never seen one of Connor’s species before though he thought that Caitians were either the pre-evolved form or distant cousins.

“Something wrong Lieutenant?” Connor asked when he found Marek staring at him.

Marek quickly looked down at the table. “Sorry it’s just I’ve never met your race before, apologies.”

Connor smiled. “If it’s any consolation I’ve never met a Romulan serving in Starfleet before considering the history between the Federation and the Star Empire.”

“My family were dissidents and they hated what the Senate was doing, my parents had to escape for the Tal Shiar would be after them if they hadn’t.” Marek said grateful for he would not be here if they hadn’t.

“I know, I read your file and I’m glad to have you on board Lieutenant,” Connor replied with a smile.

“Thank you sir, obviously you will be commanding for this mission?”

Connor nodded. “I’ll explain everything to everyone,” he repeated.

Marek nodded as well and the two waited on the rest of the senior staff.


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