Talla
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Post by Talla on Mar 7, 2015 15:34:04 GMT
Personal Log, Earth date March 7th, 2515.
Captain. Big word. Bigger boots to fill. Joran, Samantha, Nicole. All of them are Captains, and more. And now I join that most august of ranks. Talking of Captain, I have a new position. Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Yorktown. Computer, access image log, runabout Hawk, and insert first image recorded on visual sensors at the beginning of recording.
The Yorktown is a big ship. Fast and powerful. Much like the Ark Royal in many ways. And yet, not. The Ark Royal was a refitted Sovereign Class, and like any refit, she had her quirks. She'd groan going faster then warp 5.. Deck 7 had two more rooms on the starboard then the port.
Ark Royal was home. Yorktown...is rapidly feeling the same. My quarters are massive, though. Far larger then I'm used to. As of right now, I'm sleeping in a hammock on deck 7. It's more...comfortable. My quarters are to big. ::The Camera of the PADD pans up to the massive room that is allocated to Aldi as Commanding officer, before it focuses on her face again::I'm sure I'll get used to it, to be honest, With a new ship and a new rank comes a new posting. I was transferred from the ZEF and the Edinburgh to a new homeport. Starbase 146. An auxillary fleet in Beta Ursae. Not far from home. But still. It's not home. Not yet.
Motoko sent me a dear john letter. She's not comfortable with a long distance relationship. I can't say I blame her but...once again, I'm alone. Ah well. New base, fresh ideas. Be tolerant, Louise. End log and save.
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Post by Talla on Mar 10, 2015 14:21:55 GMT
Begin record, personal log, Earth date, March 10th, 2415.
Where to start? Let's cover the least confusing. Yorktown picked up Columbia on the border of the Beta Ursae sector, so we broke off and intercepted. They were a long way from home and I worry for my old friend. I wanted to make sure nothing was wrong. Certainly gave Joran a shock when I hailed him.
We ended up catching up over lunch and Joran gave me medals. Quite a few. Let me list them:
-Defence of Cardassia campaign ribbon -Good Conduct Ribbon -Carrier Operations Ribbon
There's a couple of others, but they're the big ones. I'm now a decorated officer. That's the least confusing. Ended up having drinks in Joran's quarters. I can see where Jess is good for him. Less clutter, more homely. I approve. I had the same with Mo.
Ah, Mo. I haven't taken the time to send her a message but I hope she's ok. Joran said she was. On the subject of my love life:
Vidria Goul. Trill. 'Ria. And my girlfriend. And...it started because she was lonely and I hugged her. She said she was thinking. I've done enough of that on my own lately. No-one should think alone. It just ... It reminded me of being back at home, where I had no-one to bounce the thoughts I needed to off. I still didn't get that until I met Joran. And a few others.
But Vidria. It quickly went from sharing thoughts to seducing each other. I don't know where it's going, and I don't have a set goal. And I'm happy with this. She thrives on making me blush though.
Vidria Goul ... what am I going to do with you?
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Post by Talla on Apr 2, 2015 8:41:12 GMT
::Aldi sits at the computer in her quarters, looking over a readout as she works. A cup of coffee makes its way to her lips, before it's held in her right hand::"Computer, begin recording, personal log, insert stardate."Stardate 92853.85"Yorktown is currently in orbit of New Romulus, assisting in the recovery of the I.K.S. Hammerheads munitions, after it made planetfall. We're also undergoing minor repairs from a blown out tractor emitter and several strained EPS conduits on decks 14 through 17. We were unable to maintain the Hammerhead's orbit, but were successful in preventing a warp core detonation on impact. Several security and EOD personnel are currently on site, organising beam out of the Hammerheads munitions, pending a Klingon Defence Force ship.
In other news-"Bridge to Captain Alderman." "We have an incoming communication from the U.S.S. Olympia. It's marked private, Captain. Text only."Go ahead, bridge."We have an incoming communication from the U.S.S. Olympia. It's marked private, Captain. Text only."Send it down, Bridge.To: Officer Commanding, U.S.S. Yorktown From: Officer Commanding, U.S.S. Olympia
Captain Alderman,
It is my regretful duty to inform you that Captain Nicole Belame Mika was killed in action on <stardate>, defending her ship and crew against a superior force of hostile Breen vessels. Many lives were saved through her selfless action and heroic stand aboard the Leyte Gulf, and I have suggested in the strongest terms posthumous decoration for her sacrifice. Although Nicole has died, the Mika symbiote was saved. It is at present under emergency transit to Trill for implantation in a new host. The Symbiosis Commission has declined to provide further details at this time. The Breen Confederacy have denied all knowledge of warships actions, declaring them rogue vessels. I know you were close. I'm sorry it had to be this way. My comm channel is attached.
Signed,
Captain Samantha Vempati CO, U.S.S. Olympia [NCC-140216] Zenas Expeditionary Force
::Aldi's face drops and the coffee cup hits the floor, the audio of the shattering being recorded by the still open log. The soft 'ping' of another message grabs Aldi's attention.To: Louise
From: Joran Louise, I'm sorry. I'm aware that Samantha has informed you. If you need anything, you know where to find me. Joran. "Alderman to Bridge. Hail Cracking Station Fourty-Seven. Inform Vidria Goul that she needs to stop work. Right now. I need her. Helm, get us to Fourty-Seven yesterday!"
Oh, shit. End personal log and save
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