Fleet Opening Mission: To Our Future

[Steve Malloway]

STARBASE THRINACIA
Command Deck
2120 hours

Steve nodded slowly, watching as Connor took another report over as sounds of clashing bulkhead rang through as repairs were underway. Underway but slowly. "Agreed," he waited for the assistant to walk out of earshot, "cross-check with Gillibrand and have him monitor... And Commander, I want this kept to as few people as possible. If we have a mole or agent amongst us, I dont want them alerted - trust is an issue somewhere along the lines here." He knew Connor well enough to know he could handle it, so he continued, almost calling Connor back after a moment.

"Connor, the Braveheart was due to take the first patrol through the Gateway itself, and if the Cardassians are up to something..." Again he paused, processing things through his aging mind as he clasped his hands together infront of himself loosely. "I have an assignment I need of Captain Trane to complete, which will open the Braveheart's Command position. After this 'incident' I would feel better at ease if someone was in command I knew I could trust..." He stopped, looking to Connor with piercing yet gentle eyes; a sure-fire sign he intended the Commander to take that very role. Temporarily of course.

TAG: CONNOR