ILLUMINARRPG: (9-1200)- Lieutenant Galk and CPO Steven Hammons

[Charles Gatling]

Mission:  Soliloquy
Day: 9
Stardate: 24465.07.13

(USS Illuminar - Deck 14 - Security Control - Lieutenant Galk and CPO
Steven Hammons - 1200)

Steven looked around the smaller security center, heck, everything felt
smaller back here on their original ship. Not that Steven had anything
against Illuminar, she was just ... smaller. Cozy, yes. Comfortable, yes
but after working and living on the Inquiry class he couldn't help but feel
closed in a bit. The corridors were shorter, the work spaces felt miniscule
even though they really weren't. Illuminar wasn't tiny by any means but she
wasn't a major capital ship either.

He stood up and stretched which caught Carol Lannis' attention, she was
sitting at what they referred to as the "call desk" which was a throwback
to an earlier age since it was the central security operations control work
station. Not to be confused with the work station the second officer manned
on the bridge which also served a tactical purpose. T'Mur could monitor
security operations and issue orders but anything that wasn't a direct
order, security chief to crewman was handled here along with patrols and
check points. Not to mention guarding the armory and brig.

"Tired already Hammons?"

"No, maybe a little too comfortable. With very few exceptions we are back
with the smaller old crew which is very familiar. Heck! The crew complement
is only a third of what was on the Raptor. Illuminar is a great lady but
I'm beginning to wonder if we've outgrown her."

Carol got a guarded look. "Careful what you say Hammons, someone might take
exception to that."

Steven laughed. "She isn't aboard yet and would know I didn't direct that
at her. Hmm, she might get pouty though since her roses are here."

Carol consulted the roster. "Another hour and a half it looks like then we
can look forward to having her cavort around the ship again."

"I'm sure she will be squee'ing about the flowers, get ready for singing
and music on the intercoms." Hammons chuckled.

"Boyles wanted to talk with you before you get off shift."

"Sure thing." Hammons turned to move out just as Galk walked in.
"Lieutenant! Good to see you."

"Hammons." Galk rumbled as he stopped. "I was just about to make a round of
decks one and two. Are you otherwise busy?"

"Nope!" Steven lightly slapped his sidearm. "I'm good to go."

"Good." Galk turned and walked ahead as they left the control area.

"Glad to be back home Lieutenant?"

Galk glanced back at him. "It is good to be home."

"Wouldn’t you rather be on a big warship?" Steven's tone was wheedling.

The klingon stopped and turned to the human with a guarded look. "You are
joking, yes? Illuminar destroyed three heavily armed klingon warships, have
you forgotten? It is respected within the empire for its exploits and its
warriors are likewise respected. The Raptor showed its teeth against the
xenolithe but such a ship is expected to crush and reign. This ship enjoys
almost mythical status among my people. Do I miss the larger complement of
warriors aboard the Raptor? Yes. But make no mistake, this ship has earned
its status."

Steven held his hands up before him. "I understand sir, thanks for putting
it into perspective."

Galk made a noise. "I find your use of the word sir to be mocking."

"How well you know me." Hammons snickered. "Shall we continue from where I
rudely changed the subject?"

Galk growled then turned and walked away, a rumbling laugh following in his
wake as he stepped into the turbolift.

(Reply: Any, deck 1 or 2 or in the turbolift)

(Posted by Charles Gatling)






Charles Gatling
Commanding Officer
USS Illuminar
NCC 61240


"The light shines brightest amidst the deepest darkness."
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