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Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Umbri Zayne (Weapons Officer) in Main SIM: Piracy tag all Senior Staff

Posted by Captain Chris Taggart (Captain) in Main SIM: Piracy tag all Senior Staff
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After the hospital visit Chris was flexing his new arm. Smiling, “Works very well don’t you think?”

“We are very near the boat that I rented. All of the supplies are already on board and it will only be us for a week at the most. Don’t worry, I won’t do anything unbecoming. I mean that. But if you want to, I’ll get someone else to join us if you want. It’s no problem.”

Umbri shook their head. “There’s no need for anyone else to come. I trust you, Captain. After all, I wouldn’t have come with you if I didn’t,” they said as they continued walking.

Walking a few more minutes they come upon a boat that can only be described as a yacht. “Is the only thing that I could find on short notice that’s big enough for us and that dang squid. It was kind of expensive but considering I rarely spend any of my salary on anything so I had more than enough. Which is why if it survives, it will be coming back with us on the Chernov! My retirement present to myself once I finally decide to leave Starfleet.” Winking and smiling, “Don’t worry. I’m not planning on going anywhere for awhile.”

Stepping up on the dock and onto the ship he opened the door. “Me casa eu su casa! Or something like that. You go downstairs and pick your room. I think there’s five, so don’t worry. Pick the biggest one. I’ll get dinner started and we can leave at first light tomorrow. How does that sound?” Looking through the cabinets finding what he wanted while waiting for her answer. Without turning around he spoke again, “Don’t worry. I learned how to cook from Sega’a. He’s a wonderful teacher.”

Captain Chris Taggart CO

Umbri nodded. “That sounds good, sir. And I’ve no doubt Sega’a taught you well. He’s a good guy,” they said as they left to go downstairs. After looking through the various bedrooms, they settled on one with a darker, minimalistic design (OOC: https://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/530.jpg). Umbri flopped down face first on the bed after setting their stuff down. “Risa really doesn’t disappoint. This is the life,” they sighed.

Lieutenant (j.g.) Umbri Zayne, Weapons Officer

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After a while Chris called down the down. “Foods ready!” Turning to go back up he got to the table and started preparing the plates. There was meatloaf, creamed corn, peas, mash potatoes with brown gravy. It was Chris’s favorite meal. “I hope they like it.” He said to himself but loud enough.

Captain Chris Taggart CO

Umbri had just finished unpacking when they heard Chris call for dinner. They walked at a steady pace upstairs and gasped when they saw the food. “Wow. This looks absolutely wonderful,” they paused as they sat down, taking their first bite of the meatloaf. “It tastes amazing, too!” they said, smiling.

Lieutenant (j.g.) Umbri Zayne, Weapons Officer

Chris smiled. “I’m happy to hear that! It’s my favorite meal! My mom and wife used to make this for me.”

Chris was enjoying his meal with Umbri when he heard a shuttle landing on the shuttle pad of his new yacht.   The windows were open because they were not expecting any visitors and the heat and wind blew into the dining area causing a huge mess.   “Fireblast!  Whom the heck is this $&&#=” Chris yelled while he stormed out to the upper deck.

The shuttle doors opened to reveal a man slightly older than Chris wearing all black and a big smile.   Chris came to a halt when he recognised the man and gave a man look to him.   “You ruined our dinner Major!  What the hell do you want?”

Putting his hands out acting all innocent.  “Why just to talk,  Lieutenant.”

“Fine!  Come in.   Just how did you find me anyway?  I just bought this thing.”

They walked into the dining area again.   “Lieutenant.   We keep tabs on our people.   You know this.”

“Yea.  Well,  still.   I’m on vacation and....”

The Major put his hand up.   “Not anymore,  you’re not!”  He said with a grin.   Looking around he noticed Umbri.   “Aren’t you going to introduce me to your date Lieutenant?”

Chris shook his head.   “She’s not my date and she’s not a she.   She’s a they.   Please use that from now on.   They are helping me kill a giant squid.”  Chris looked at Umbri.   “Umbri,  this is Major Dornfield from Section 13.  Major,  this is the USS Chernov’s Weapons Officer,  Lieutenant Umbri.  Don’t let her demeanor fool you Major.  She’s a firecracker!”  He grinned.

The major looked at Umbri again disgusted that Chris actually told her not only who he was but from where.   “Charmed Lieutenant.   Now could you please be a dear and leave us so we can talk in private?”

Chris chimed in.   “No.   First of you all,  you don’t talk to them like that.   Secondly,  you can say what you need to in front of her.   I keep no secrets from the crew and you know this since you keep tabs.”

The Major sneered.  “Indeed.  Then take a seat Lieutenants and we’ll talk.   And just so you know Umbri,  Chris’ rank in Section 13 is Lieutenant.   That’s why I call him that instead of Captain.”  Smiling while he sat down.   “Let’s begin.”

Chris held up a hand.   “First,  call a diner and have them deliver supper to us since you destroyed ours, then we’ll listen.”

“Fair enough.”  He pulled out his tablet and typed a few things then put it back.   “Done.   Now can we proceed?”  Chris nodded as he sat down and motioned for Umbri to do the same.

“Good.”  The Major said before continuing.   “We are in need of a man with your particular skill set, especially in the areas of Piracy.   This cannot be a sanctioned Federation mission or all hell will break loose.  An Admirals daughter has been kidnapped by the Klingons and is being held hostage.   We fear that she is even being tortured for information and is currently being used to try to make the Admiral give secrets as well.”

“We can’t send in Special Forces, this needs to be totally off the books. You understand?”

Chris nodded.  “Yes,  but to be clear,  you want me to steal a ship,  all by myself,  and go to Klingon and fight my way through like I’m a lone merchant,  rescue the Admirals daughter  and come back here,  all by myself?  I’m not that good.”

The Major shook his head.   “Not by yourself Chris.   With your crew.  That’s why I allowed Umbri to stay and not make a fuss about it.”

Chris looked at him coldly.   “I will not risk the lives of my crew when they aren’t even part of Section 13.  Period. End of story.” 

The major laughed a bit.   “No.  Just ask them if they want to join you.   If not then no harm and they’ll stay here and or be reassigned to another ship.”

Chris stood up.   “Oh ok Major.  Excuse me everyone.   Can I have your attention please.   I need to steal a ship and go to heart of the Klingon Empire to rescue some dumb girl only because her father is an Admiral.   We’ll most likely die,  but does anyone want to give up their vacation to come with me?  Oh and if we get caught,  we’re on our own.   Please.”

“Well that does sound a bit harsh if you put it that way.  But you’ll manage,  you always do.”  Standing up from the table. “Now if you Excuse me,  I’ve got to be going.   Nice catching up with you Chris and nice meeting you Umbri.”  He put his hand up to wave goodbye and went to the shuttle before turning around.   “Oh. I left the tablet with all information that you need on your table and your food will be here in 30 minutes.  Chow!”
With that he got back into the shuttle and it took off again knocking things over on the kitchen and dining room.  

Chris stood there starring at the shuttle as it left.   “I really dislike that man.”  Turning to Umbri.   “Well.   Looks like I have to gather all of the Department heads and the XO here for a meeting.  And if you have any questions,  no matter how personal,  I’ll answer them all. Ok?”  He smiled to her while he pulled out his tricorder. 

[O] Attention all senior staff!  Report to my location via the coords I’ll send to you first thing in the morning![O]

Captain Chris Taggart CO

[O]Copy, sir.[O] T’Aria’s voice emerged from the communicator. [O}Shall I alert the remaining crew to standby?[O]

Umbri stood there with their jaw dropped. They hadn’t said a word the entire encounter because it was all just too crazy for them to comprehend. Section what? Klingons? Admiral’s daughter? Piracy?! There was so much to unpack here. “Ok…” Umbri paused, pulling themselves together. “I have many questions, but I think this one best sums it up, and forgive my language: What the hell is going on?!” they asked.

Lieutenant (j.g.) Umbri Zayne, Weapons Officer

Chris laughed. “An Admirals daughter got kidnapped by Klingons. We are being tasked by Section 13 to go undercover and rescue her by any means. Does that help?”

Captain Chris Taggart CO

— T’Aria, XO