<div dir="auto">It’s all good fun till somebody tries to kill the FO. </div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Mar 18, 2024 at 8:50 AM Jaclyn Smith via Hades-nrpg <<a href="mailto:hades-nrpg@startrekfreedom.com">hades-nrpg@startrekfreedom.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto">Famous last words lol</div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, 18 Mar 2024, 15:48 Robbie Gray via Hades-nrpg, <<a href="mailto:hades-nrpg@startrekfreedom.com" target="_blank">hades-nrpg@startrekfreedom.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto">All he’s got to do is fly to the command centre. Talk to the leaders and make sure the others don’t have any problems. What could possibly go wrong 🤣<br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On 18 Mar 2024, at 15:21, Jaclyn Smith via Hades-nrpg <<a href="mailto:hades-nrpg@startrekfreedom.com" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">hades-nrpg@startrekfreedom.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="auto">Ire... not putting himself In harms way? He's called crash bandicoot for a reason lol<div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Greta will kick his ass if he gets into trouble</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, 18 Mar 2024, 15:02 Al Muir via Hades-rpg, <<a href="mailto:hades-rpg@startrekfreedom.com" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">hades-rpg@startrekfreedom.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><span id="m_-2450415726075601619m_8745739836804738677m_-16395058469287686gmail-docs-internal-guid-d76876ea-7fff-6d49-a924-dfa09b5fbd7c"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Mission: The Medusa Dilemma</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Day: 3</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Stardate:2446.07.31</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">(USS Hades - Deck 12 - Shuttlebay 1 - CSec - Lt. Cal Dogan and FO Lt. Comander Ire Williams - 0802) </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Dogan listened as Williams began to set out the assignments for the other officers. He made the adjustments on his own PADD and moved the teams to their respective shuttles. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Then Williams said, </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">“</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Lieutenant Dogan and Ensign </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Finley, I need you to go to the research section of the station to retrieve as much of the station's research that is possible in the time that we have. I also want you to liase with science and engineering if any of the research projects are going to be hazardous to the Hades.”</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Cal frowned. This was not what he had planned; his instincts and training had him putting himself on the protection detail as Lt Commander Williams’ personal bodyguard. He would not counter the First Officer in front of the others. But he would have his say. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">“Aye, Lt. Commander,” he managed to say. “Might I have a word after this briefing, sir?”</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">“I will be going to the command center,” Williams said looking at him, “to get a better handle on the situation from the station's command team and then I will also be helping with the evacuation.” </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">He nodded to </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Dogan. “Lieutenant Dogan will be assigning security details to assist.”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Dogan nodded, “Security assignments have already been assigned, Lt. Commander. They should be ready to go after this briefing.”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Ire nodded. “Any question?”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">When the last question was answered and everyone was moving to their respective shuttles Cal stepped forward. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">“That word, Lt. Commander?” Cal said.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">“Of course.” </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Ire nodded and moved away a little before looking back at Dogan.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">“I think I know what you are going to say, Lieutenant but go ahead.”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">“No disrespect intended,” Cal said, “but I believe you’ve made an error in assigning me to the science contingent of this mission. I am best employed by protecting you, sir. My job as Chief of Security is to ensure that the senior staff is safe, especially when on an away mission.”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Ire nodded.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">“And if we are on any other mission I would happily accept your responsibility for my personal safety but the danger the research could cause to the federation let alone anyone else outweighs my personal safety.”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The Brikarian’s eyes burned into Williams’ as he thought. He would, normally, disagree with anyone who would state that their personal safety was not his primary concern. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">“I am uncertain I would agree with your logic,” Dogan said. “I will acquiesce to your command if you guarantee me that you will actively not put yourself in harm's way.”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">He thought for a moment and added, “And allow Lt. Velrek to head your security detail.”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Ire nodded. “Trust me Lieutenant, I plan to keep myself and everyone else as far away from trouble as possible.”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">He gave a small smile.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">”And I will make sure that I will keep Lt. Velrek close and follow his commands.”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">He knew that Velrek will be doing his job and he was not planning on making it any more irritating than it had to be.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Cal drew out his pause, and with an air of resignation he said, “Very well. I will allow you to proceed without my personal protection.” He nodded. “Commander.” He turned to step away, then suddenly turned back. “I will hold you to your promise.” Then he moved towards Velrek.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Ire nodded and then headed toward his allocated craft. He knew that they were on a timeline and wanted to get this started as soon as possible.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">(Reply any)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">(Posted by Al and Robbie)</span></p><br></span></div>
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