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"Hey Big Guy, we're back in the fleet. Hope things are going well for you and your wife! If you get a chance, send us a vid message. Just wanted to say hi. Talk to you later! Brainiac out."
Ryden wrote:"Wonder why Speckles is holding the ceremony here, unless he's going to skip right to the party afterward."
Ryden wrote:"Crash, Backlash, guess who trained up the First Marine Expeditionary unit? None other than our B-Man. Dude is definitely the type to sharpen marines into super bad asses. Sounds of it, they are trying their best to have a little Marrowrath too. Gods, that still wigs me out. But damn hard to be anything but happy for them. After all of this we'll have to send him a unit pic and message from all of us."
Ryden wrote:"Nova. SITREP.
The Nest is brass central. There are two female officers. Pretty sure they are both our new command team. Captain Tanaka of the Stiletto, Hoshi woman, and I think Commander Qorbin. Will confirm and message back. Dauntless XO, Renzi, is also here. Got a message from B-Man, he says hello.
Brainiac."
Augur wrote:Almost as if on que, the FAR diplomat and her Arismal security escort show up.
Mr. Aleš and Ms. Perchuhi wrote:Unexpectedly, Mr. Aleš is the first the respond. "Congratulations on your commission, Lieutenant. Yes, I remember each of you who were on board the ship. I'm glad we could avoid a physical confrontation that day."
Ms. Perchuhi follows suit less pointedly. She seems to have no sharp edges, only soft, rounded corners smoothed and polished by beauty, and, Ryden can discern, through years of careful practice. "It's a pleasure to meet you Lieutenant. Unlike Rúni, I do not have an eidetic memory, but I do recall you and your teammates from that day. Well, your strong, handsome faces and the disaster you averted anyway."
Mr. Aleš and Ms. Perchuhi wrote:She looks over at Rúni. "Remember what we're not supposed to disclose, Rúni." She returns her attention to Ryden. "We're in fine spirits, Mr. Hunter. It's not every day that we're invited to attend a military ceremony. Won't you introduce me to your teammates?"
Cairo wrote:"Crash, Brainiac, Backlash, how are we doing this evening? Good to hear that Bodean is doing well. Anyone hear anything interesting while roaming the corridors? I guess they are setting up hydroponics on a couple of ships, so that's good news. Still in set up mode though, so I guess it'll be a while until we see anything fresh that we'd recognize. I wonder if we have anyone in Fleet with Plant powers."
Niall wrote:When the other members of the 1st SOG come in, he stands and walks over to them. When he sees Nova and Ego, he asks "Anything cool from the Armory?"
Corrigon wrote:"Sir,"
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Runi wrote:"Just consulting and assisting, as always."
Isabella wrote:"So sorry for your loss, Mr. Zeddeus. Your father was a fine man; a true paragon of virtue among a class often filled with charlatans."
Cpt. Cardea wrote:"Acting upon my own authority, and under the recommendation of the commander, special operations command, I have placed special trust and confidence in the honor, courage, and integrity of Lieutenant Rosseyn Ridatharen. In view of these special qualities and his demonstrated potential to serve in the higher grade, Second Lieutenant Rosseyn Ridatharen is promoted to the permanent grade of Lieutenant Commander, Arismal Defense Force this day by my special order."
Cpt. Cardea wrote:"Commander Ridatharen, your first assignment is to transfer your command to the A.D.F.S. Stiletto by 0800 tomorrow where you will work in conjunction with Captain Tanaka and her command to execute the duties assigned you by Special Operations Command."
Cpt. Cardea wrote:"Commander Akeno, see to it that everyone has a good time before leaving my ship!"
Niall wrote:To Cairo, he says "Congratulations Fang. I think of all of us here... I'm most jealous of you." He offers a sidelong glance to Rolyn. "It... It'll be some time before most of us have what you have here today. Until then... I suppose we'll just have to be each other's family."
Captain Cardea wrote:"Commander Ridatharen, your first assignment is to transfer your command to the A.D.F.S. Stiletto by 0800 tomorrow where you will work in conjunction with Captain Tanaka and her command to execute the duties assigned you by Special Operations Command."
Captain Cardea wrote:She then smiles and barks, "Commander Akeno, see to it that everyone has a good time before leaving my ship!"
Niall wrote:He offers Nova a grin and a crisp salute. "Commander. A double promotion. That's pretty fantastic... but I daresay you deserve it. Way to go, Nova."
Cairo wrote:Whenever the others come by, Cairo offers a handshake and "Congratulations."
Cairo wrote:"Indeed, I guess the only people really who might have had their blood families along were probably vacationers on that Cruise-Liner right? But when in times that Setis' red desert threatens to sear calamity into our souls, the people who stand by you without flinching they are your family."
Augur wrote:When the last promotion is done being officiated, Captain Cardea calls out "Commander Ridatharen, your first assignment is to transfer your command to the A.D.F.S. Stiletto by 0800 tomorrow where you will work in conjunction with Captain Tanaka and her command to execute the duties assigned you by Special Operations Command." She then smiles and barks, "Commander Akeno, see to it that everyone has a good time before leaving my ship!" She throws those assembled one last salute, then leaves the Crow's Nest.
Halko wrote: "If you will excuse me Sir. I'm gonna go send a message and invite some friends down to join us."
Speckles wrote:"The First will be working with the Stiletto's chain of command. Those ladies run that ship. Make sure everyone understands that first and foremost. Commander Qorbin was adamantly against this arrangement. Captain Tanaka wasn't as adamant, but had to be convinced as to the import and necessity of coordinating our commands. The First is in charge of the mission, but Nova can't dictate how shit gets done on that ship or how the Stiletto meets your operational needs. You'll have to work together on such matters. You've got a level head, Crash, don't let the first's egos frak this up. Looks like you've already repairs to see to, Lieutenant. See to it."
Rolls Carried Forward wrote:Perception [59%]: 1d100 = 81 [+15% in Space]
JiC D20: 1d20 = 3
JiC D100: 1d100 = 98
Halko wrote:Seeing that Speckles has cut in on Cairo's dance partner, Halko makes a slight detour towards Cairo and says, "Let me buy you a drink." Throwing and arm around Fang's shoulders, Halko guides his over to the bar. He gives the squad's most junior member a grin as they reach the bar. "With all the big brass here, lets see if they broke out the good stuff." If Fang or Ego break from Halko plan, the new Staff Sergeant just lets them go and gives a little shake of his head.
Cairo wrote:The PA Pilot turns to face Brainiac and offers a bemused salute, "2nd Lieutenant Hunter. If we're shipping out in the AM, well I had not realized we would be leaving and sort of mentioned to Doc Links you might have something for him. Not sure if your care-packages have all made it through quarantine yet, but if his did, you might want to kick by and make your drop before we get shuffled off. Or I can handle if you are busy doing something with, or for ..." CJ visibly struggles to find Ryden's girlfriend's name, "Miwa?"
Isabella (yeah, we're on a first name basis now) wrote:"Lieutenant Zeddeus, was it? I seem to recall a hit piece Lani Andral did on you some years back. That was so distasteful. I've always hated that brand of 'journalism.' So what do you do in the first SOG? Mind you, I'm no journalist. Quite the contrary, though the ignorant would sometimes call me a 'pundit.' As though analysts with actual opinions of their own are somehow related to those swine who thrive on indiscretion."
A Divine Voice wrote:Commander Qorbin actually smiles slightly as Halko butts in. He notices her rating insignia matches his own. "Hu-ah!" she calls out lightly in agreement and appreciation. She addresses Corrigon, but her eyes don't leave Halko's when she speaks. "You've got a solid wingman here, as it were, Malath. He'll watch your back. Carry on smartly."
Cairo wrote:Cairo offers Halko a sheepish grin, "Truthfully I probably gave the techs too much free reign before we left. I asked them to install some Vibro-blades to upgrade the close quarters capabilities, to switch the Marine Lasers in, because the Standard beam cannons take longer to fire, and to look at upgrading the armor plating ... I think they just got carried away since they had something to invest time in. Maybe a creative outlet in stressful times ..."
Cairo wrote:CJ has no real interest in drinking, whatever they're serving, but thanks Halko and the bartender as he slowly nurses what's delivered. "New harness should be good, and when you go Boom, you seem to come back with clothes which I am sure the televised audience appreciated, so you can use one too."
Augur wrote:Corrigon has heard little about the Stiletto itself, but recalls that her Captain is young for her rank and position and got there through extraordinary effort and a seeming obsession with being the best fleet pilot in the A.D.F. Scuttlebutt has it that she has lived up to her own ambitions. The Stiletto's XO, on the other hand, is well known as a hard ass (unsurprising, as this is a role most XO's take up in the performance of the duties); that she came up through the ranks of the fleet infantry makes her position highly unusual given that fleet infantry rarely make it into such positions given the nature of their expertise.
Augur wrote:he seems to look right through him. "No, Corporal, I wouldn't. I am having this drink out of respect for the customs of the ceremony. I'd suggest you not partake too much either given tomorrow's itinerary." She sights his rating insignia and seems to soften ever so slightly. In a lower voice she says, "You don't have to live up to the stereotypes of your M.O.S., shipmate. Just do your job, do it better than anyone, and do it by the book, and you can go far."
Augur wrote:Halko then walks over to the Corporal and Commander Qorbin. He gives the Commander a semi formal nod, "Ma'am, it will be a pleasure to work aboard your ship with you. If you even need help with the 1st SOG's officers, please let me know. I'll take the Corporal here and we'll get out of your way."Commander Qorbin actually smiles slightly as Halko butts in. He notices her rating insignia matches his own. "Hu-ah!" she calls out lightly in agreement and appreciation. She addresses Corrigon, but her eyes don't leave Halko's when she speaks. "You've got a solid wingman here, as it were, Malath. He'll watch your back. Carry on smartly."
Halko wrote:Halko nudges Ego to the side and mutters, "Best not agitate the Stiletto's 1st officer any more than necessary or she'll have us sleeping next to the reactor. As is Nova is now their boss," he waggles his hand side to side, "kinda. The SOC basically just assumed command of the Stiletto. Though they still get to determine the how. The SOC, and Nova as its rep, now tells them what to do. I'm sure everything will be okay once they see how we operate, but right now is not the time to rub their noses in it." Halko nudges Ego towards the bar, "Now lets go get a drink and if my luck holds," and not getting bumped to L.T. is lucky, "we might be getting some company soon."
Halko wrote:He looks over at Ego, wonder if the new guy here is gonna fit in well with the rest of us? "So, looks like you signed up just in time for the party. Come on." He urges Ego over to the bar with Cairo and him then turns to Cairo, "What, oh, the harnesses. I don't know. Seemed to have more attachment points and some sort of integrated first aid thing." He shifts gears back to talking about the Wardog, "Um Okay, why'd they do that to your Wardog? I can see changing out the lasers but that couldn't have needed all that room from dumping the ammo space. They better not start fraking with mine."
Cairo wrote:Cairo offers Halko a sheepish grin, "Truthfully I probably gave the techs too much free reign before we left. I asked them to install some Vibro-blades to upgrade the close quarters capabilities, to switch the Marine Lasers in, because the Standard beam cannons take longer to fire (1 APM instead of 2 APM), and to look at upgrading the armor plating (AR) ... I think they just got carried away since they had something to invest time in. Maybe a creative outlet in stressful times ..."
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