Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade T’Laith (Helms Officer) in Ship Familiarization - Tag to Ens. T’Laith

Posted by Warrant Officer Hsull (Chief Tactical Officer) in Ship Familiarization - Tag to Ens. T’Laith

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade T’Laith (Helms Officer) in Ship Familiarization - Tag to Ens. T’Laith
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Hsull reached down and gently unwrapped the leash from around the legs of Fuzzy’s new friend. “Is there anyplace in particular you’re interested in, or are you just out for a whatever discovery tour........, and oh by the way, you don’t drink coffee do you ?” The Savannah was now sitting quietly by Hsull’s side and looking expectantly at her new found friend. “My past experience has been mostly with small craft tactics, especially fighters, but I have had some experience with larger craft. How about yourself ?” Hsull gave the cat a light rub over the head and down her back with his claws barely exposed, she seemed to really enjoy this for some reason.

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Relieved to have the furry creature removed, she could finally focus on talking to her new acquaintance. “Not particularly, I was simply just perusing for the moment.. and no, I prefer tea to coffee.” T’Laith began, beginning to continue her walk down the hallway, “My last ship was a light escort vessel, the USS Austere. I have no experience with fighters, however I did spend five years on a Vulcan D’Kyr class, the VEF Spyss, as a Junior Helms Officer before I joined Starfleet.” she paused, turning the conversation back to the Caitian, “You say you have experience with small craft and fighters, do you fly much yourself?”

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Hsull walked beside the new Helms Officer, matching his pace to hers, the Savannah continued to explore to the limits of retractable leash. “Alas I don’t get to fly as much as I would like to. The Dresden has no fighter compliment, just the Marine CO’s personal fighter, which I haven’t got the nerve up yet ask to take it out. I try to keep my hand in with simulations and assorted small craft piloting.” Hsull figured he didn’t need to go into the ramming the alien ship and the resulting near year of rehab. “You mentioned tea and my coffee is low, lets find a replicator and fix that situation.” He walked on, the coffee mug secure in one hand and the cane absently tucked under his arm.

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“Perhaps it would be beneficial for us to run some simulations together in the near future, it may help us gauge our collective skill.” T’Laith shared, supposedly speaking aloud. “Please,” she responded, indicating her contentment for Hsull to lead on towards a replicator, appeased that there is someone to help navigate the halls of the ship.

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As they were in the area where crew quarters were located Hsull suggested, “Why don’t we swing by my quarters, they’re close, and I can drop off the cat, and we can remedy the tea and coffee situation ?” Hsull continued on down the passageway with the Savannah now trotting at his side. “I’d really like to run some simulations together. We could use one of the holo-suites, and program in various situations we might run into and also could look at situations that other ships have run into. Should be interesting.” Hsull looked back to see where T’Laith was and listen to her ideas also.

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T’Laith followed Hsull down the corridors, “Of course.” she responded quickly, “I agree, it would be quite interesting to see how we both perform.” she exclaimed, eager to gain some relativity of experience flying a dreadnought. Throughout the journey her eyes flickered from Hsull to the ‘cat’ as they continued on their way to his quarters, “I must say, I find it unusual that a Warrant Officer would find themselves as part of the bridge crew. If I may ask, how did you manage this?” she inquired, noticing the insignia on Hsulls uniform.

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Hsull considered a moment before answering. “That’s a bit of a long story, I’ve been flying fighters ever since I was a youngster on Cait. A friend of our family had a freighting business and had acquired two older fighters in some sort of trade. He taught me the basics and let me take one up whenever I could manage the time. I was always good at solving problems and at the Academy my natural path was to study tactics and strategy, primarily for fighters but also took the required courses for larger ship tactics as well. I was a bit of a wild one when I was younger and also had a pretty quick temper, as a result I lost my initial commission, but they let me stay on as enlisted and as time progressed I moved up the ranks and applied for the Warrant Officer program, things went well and I continued to study and improve my knowledge of tactics and strategy, during my time in rehab I was promoted to my current rank and due to the fact the Dresden had no Tactical officer and I was up for transfer back to regular duty, we meshed and here I am. Actually Warrant Officers above CWO2 are commissioned, I hope to make CWO5 before I retire, but that’ll be a while.” They had reached Hsull’s quarters and he took the harness and leash off the cat, who promptly leapt to the top of the bookshelves in the living area, to look down on her domain. Hsull headed for the replicator, “What type of tea do you prefer ?” He busied himself rinsing his coffee mug and tidying up a bit. “So Lt. now that you know about me, how did you come to be assigned to the Dresden ?”

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