Here Comes The 4th MEU!
Posted on Mon Jul 23rd, 2018 @ 4:01pm by Captain Horatio Refelian
Edited on on Mon Sep 3rd, 2018 @ 3:43pm
1,027 words; about a 5 minute read
Mission:
Mission 1: The Return to Faltan
Location: Command & Control, Falton Station
Timeline: MD02 - 1445
“Captain Refelian, we have a Federation Starship entering orbit. Ascension Class, USS Warspite.” Reported the crewman manning the the Flight Operations console. “Their hailing us.”
“Ah, this must be the carrier bring in the first wave of Marines and their equipment.” Refelian said crawling out from one of the crawl spaces with a tool kit. “Is the viewscreen operational yet?”
“Not yet, sir.” The Crewman replied.
“What about the Holocomm?” Refelian asked as he took off his jacket and threw it over the nearest chair.
“That’s online but it hasn’t been tested.”
“Looks like it’s a good time to test it. Bring it online and connect with the Warspite.” Refelian ordered.
A moment later a familiar face appeared on the holocomm. “Captain Refelian, what a pleasant surprise.” Harry said with a smile.
“Hello dear brother.” Said the female Captain. “If we talked more than every 10 months you would have known.”
Harry sighed, Victoria was right, of course. “I apologise, but patrol on the Breen border kept me busy. But now you are here we can catch up?”
“Another time, Horatio, unfortunately I have orders to fulfill. I’m unloading the moving on. Plus I hear you have a mess down there to sort out.” The younger Refelian Captain said.
“Indeed, it’s hell down here at the moment. But give us a few weeks she’ll be ship shape and welcoming ships from the RTC and further afield.” Harry replied with a smile. “I’ll definitely catch up with you once things calm down a little here.”
“Sounds good. We’re beginning to transport equipment down and sending out some of your runabout fleet too.” Victoria Refelian said. “I also have Colonel Haversford here wanting to transport down and speak to you in person.”
“He can transport down to the Command Centre. I’ll speak to you soon, Vikki.” Harry said before cutting the comm off.
“Sir, I have 3 Valkyrie, 3 Denuba, 3 Delta and a Warhammer entering the atmosphere.” Said the crewman at Flight operations.
“Send them coordinates of where to go and notify the hangar bays that they’re on there way. Chief Duffell, when the Colonel gets here escort him to my office.” Refelian said as he picked up his jacket me headed to his office.
His entering the office didn’t disturb Laddie’s slumber who was still fast asleep in his new bed. Refelian was expecting to be kipping on his office sofa for the next few nights. He wanted the station operational. The Command Quarters weren’t a priority.
He headed to the replicator and ordered himself a coffee, just as the door chime rang. “Come.” He said as his coffee materialised.
Chief Duffell entered with the Marine Colonel following behind. “Colonel Haversford to see you.”
“Thank you, Yeoman. That’ll be all.” Refelian said to Duffell with a smile. “Something to drink, Colonel?”
“I’ll have what your having.” Haversford said as he continued to walked into the Captain’s office.
Harry ordered another coffee, before taking both cups over to his desk and placing one in front of the Colonel before perching on the desk.
“Welcome to Faltan Station, Colonel. Unfortunately most of the buildings are in need of a lot of work, including the Marine Hub.” Harry said before taking a sip of his coffee and finding the relevant PADD with the Marine Commander. Once located, Refelian passed it to Haversford.
Haversford read the report in detail, his head shaking more and more as he read. “This is a steam pile of turd, Captain! You want my men to live and work in this?!”He said angrily as he tossed the PADD back on Refelian’s desk.
Harry shrugged, “We’re all doing it. My dog and I slept in here last night.” He said gesturing to the dog in the corner. “We need to pull together and get this base to its full operational status. That might mean roughing it for a few weeks. I would have thought Marines were used to roughing it when needed.”
“My people are more than ready to rough it when the need arises but we shouldn’t be doing it at our home base.” Haversford said as he stood and walked to the window. “Do you have any plans for the main landing pad? We could set up a temporary camp there while the work is carried out.”
Harry smiled, “Consider it your new temporary home, if you agree to help get us up and running?” He said before taking a sip of his coffee.
The Colonel breathed in heavily as he thought about the proposal. “What if we concentrate on getting the Marine hub operational allowing you to get the rest of the dank station up and running?”
“Agreed.” Harry said with a smile. “It’s been a pleasure doing business with you.” He said as he offered the Marine his hand to shake.
James smiled as he moved back to the desk and shook the Captain’s hand. “Don’t make a habit of this, Captain.” He said with a smirk. “I’ll have my people start setting up a base camp on the landing pad then we’ll get to work on the hub.”
The Colonel began to head for the door, “We’ll keep you posted on our progress.” He said before stepping through the door.
’That went better than I thought it would.’ Harry thought to himself as he finished his coffee.
”Duffell to Refelian.” Came over the comm.
“Go ahead, Chief.” Harry replied as he set his cup down on his desk.
”Sir, I’ve had a response from the Faltan Colonial Govenor’s office. They’ve declined your invitation to come here but have invited you and a small group to their government building tomorrow afternoon.” Duffell reported.
“Thank you, Freya, please accept the invitation and notify the senior staff.” Refelian said before closing the comm. He looked out the window and pondered why the Faltan’s wouldn’t come to the Station, but he was sure he would find out soon enough.
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