12-03-2010, 07:33 PM
{posting as Zack Gillibrand}
Starbase Thrinacea
Conference Room Alpha
1245 Hours
"I wish I had a little insight into this briefing to offer," said Zack in a confidential tone to Ethan. "But the truth of the matter is, I'm just as in the dark as most everyone else. Sure, I've heard rumors...highly advanced and deep-black technology projects, conspiracy theories, the whole ball of wax. My retired XO was full of speculations. Hell, Commander Haider had been in Starfleet for over sixty years so he likely had connections that I could only dream of. Speaking of my XO...I wonder where she is? She damn well better be here on time--it's impolitic to be late for your first briefing on a new assignment."
As Zack finished his sentence, he and Ethan were approached by a lovely younger woman with dark hair and eyes. Probably a Betazoid thought Zack to himself. Ethan introduced her as his Executive Officer, Commander Jemma Grax. He nodded politely to her.
"Commander Grax, it's my pleasure," said Zack. "I would introduce you to the Independence's XO but I don't see her yet. As soon as this briefing and reception are over, Independence is shipping out anyway. We're off to an oh-so-glorious mapping survey of the Hopi Expanse in sector 575..."
âCaptain's Ethan Trane, and Zack Gillibrand," began one of the gathered Admirals. "For your information this is indeed the location of said debriefing. Do not fret however,there will be plenty of trouble in store for the lot of you, I and Steve guarantee so.â
"Ladies and Gentlemen, if I could ask you to take your seats, we'll get underway. I remind you this briefing is classified," said the infamous Admiral Steve Malloway from the podium at the front of the room. When had all these people come in? Zack must have been so absorbed in his chat with Ethan that he didn't notice. Zack felt himself turn three or maybe even four shades redder than usual. Ethan said "Shall we?" and headed toward some chairs, and Zack Gladly followed. The doors swished open and his XO, Commander Jaden Thomas, made her entrance. Zack nodded to her and motioned for her to come sit by him and Captain Trane. He waited patiently for the briefing to officially start...anxious to get it over with, anxious to put his dress uniform away again, and anxious to get on his way to the Hpoi Expanse.
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Starbase Thrinacea
Conference Room Alpha
1245 Hours
"I wish I had a little insight into this briefing to offer," said Zack in a confidential tone to Ethan. "But the truth of the matter is, I'm just as in the dark as most everyone else. Sure, I've heard rumors...highly advanced and deep-black technology projects, conspiracy theories, the whole ball of wax. My retired XO was full of speculations. Hell, Commander Haider had been in Starfleet for over sixty years so he likely had connections that I could only dream of. Speaking of my XO...I wonder where she is? She damn well better be here on time--it's impolitic to be late for your first briefing on a new assignment."
As Zack finished his sentence, he and Ethan were approached by a lovely younger woman with dark hair and eyes. Probably a Betazoid thought Zack to himself. Ethan introduced her as his Executive Officer, Commander Jemma Grax. He nodded politely to her.
"Commander Grax, it's my pleasure," said Zack. "I would introduce you to the Independence's XO but I don't see her yet. As soon as this briefing and reception are over, Independence is shipping out anyway. We're off to an oh-so-glorious mapping survey of the Hopi Expanse in sector 575..."
âCaptain's Ethan Trane, and Zack Gillibrand," began one of the gathered Admirals. "For your information this is indeed the location of said debriefing. Do not fret however,there will be plenty of trouble in store for the lot of you, I and Steve guarantee so.â
"Ladies and Gentlemen, if I could ask you to take your seats, we'll get underway. I remind you this briefing is classified," said the infamous Admiral Steve Malloway from the podium at the front of the room. When had all these people come in? Zack must have been so absorbed in his chat with Ethan that he didn't notice. Zack felt himself turn three or maybe even four shades redder than usual. Ethan said "Shall we?" and headed toward some chairs, and Zack Gladly followed. The doors swished open and his XO, Commander Jaden Thomas, made her entrance. Zack nodded to her and motioned for her to come sit by him and Captain Trane. He waited patiently for the briefing to officially start...anxious to get it over with, anxious to put his dress uniform away again, and anxious to get on his way to the Hpoi Expanse.
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