Posted by Captain Sidney Parker (Commanding Officer) in Pre-Sim: CSO Arrival - Ready Room (Tag CO)

Posted by Lieutenant James Grey (Chief Science Officer) in Pre-Sim: CSO Arrival - Ready Room (Tag CO)

Posted by Captain Sidney Parker (Commanding Officer) in Pre-Sim: CSO Arrival - Ready Room (Tag CO)
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The Runabout dropped out of warp just outside the outer perimeter of Starbase 257 and approached the station slowly at impulse. The pilot spun around in her chair and looked at one of the passengers, a very tall middle-aged man in a blue science uniform and two pips. His long dark hair was held together in a loose ponytail. “We’ve arrived, Lieutenant. You won’t be docking at the base with the rest of us right?” She asked “No I won’t, I’ll be transporting directly to the Brian A. Olinski” His Glaswegian accent wasn’t too thick to be understood. The pilot swerved the ship around until they had a visual on the colossal Ship “Now that is a big ship. Nearly a bloody kilometer long and 40 decks high. Gorgeous vessel for certain but far too big” The scientist said with a half-smile. A few minutes later the pilot spun towards him again “The Olinksi has cleared to you beam over, sir” The Scientist grabbed a grey duffel bag marked with a Starfleet Delta and threw it over his shoulder “Thanks for the lift Ensign, nice flying” He said as he stepped on the transporter pad and soon felt the familiar tingling as his form was torn apart and shot out as an energy beam across the emptiness of space.

Moments later he rematerialized on Deck 6 in transporter room 1. He took a moment to look around the room before stepping off the platform “Lieutenant Grey, your belongings have been sent to Cargo Bay one” The transporter Chief said “Thank you, laddie.” James Grey said with a friendly smile “I trust that all my bits are in the right place” He laughed at his own joke as he walked past the transporter panel.

CSO

The transporter officer smiled. He had heard that one so many times he had ceased to reply.

“Sir the Captain left orders for you to check in at the Bridge and then to his Ready Room.” The officer called after the Lt.

NE Transporter Dude

“Thanks” James called back as he left the room. He made a quick stop in his new quarters to throw his bag down before making his way to the bridge. A few minutes after he arrived on the bridge through the aft turbolift. He took a moment to look around the bridge, it was different than any bridge he was used to. He hadn’t served on a ship with fighter crafts before, he hadn’t even seen an active fighter since his early twenties. A CIC-connected ops station and a fleet command station, this was an entirely different beast. He walked past the science station NE and looked at the controls, a bigger ship meant bigger stations for everyone. He walked past the command chairs towards the ready room.

CSO

OOC: We are a military like ship so don’t forget to report in to the Bridge Officer in command at the moment. Not sure who that will be but lets see if the XO or someone else replies.

Sidney

After his conversation with the on-duty Bridge commander James made his way to the ready room and rang the chime. He put his hands behind his back and waited patiently, or as patiently as he was capable of.

CSO

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The door slid open and the Captain was seen behind his desk. He asked the new officer to come in and have a seat.

“Lt. please have a seat and introduce yourself. I must say you have big shoes to fill replacing the former CSO.” The Captain said as he took his seat.

Parker CO

“Thank you, sir” James said with a polite smile and took the offered seat. “So I have been told” His tone was cheerful but not overly, still retaining its respectful manner “As you know I’m Lieutenant James Grey. I’ve been in Starfleet for twenty-four years. I’ve worked as a diplomat, I’ve been a Cadet instructor, Starfleet Academy professor and a Professor with the Vulcan Science Academy. I was also briefly a member of the Federation Science Council.” He knew that the Captain was most likely aware of his entire career “Are there any specifics you would like to discuss, sir?” He asked curiously.

CSO

“What ships did you see action on outside the Academy ships?” The Captain asked.

He saw that Gray, like his new CE, had a diverse career but starship action was what was important to the Captain.

Parker CO

“During the first year of the Dominion War, I served on the Egghead until it was destroyed over Betazed during the invasion. After that I served in a think tank for a few years then I was a Science Department head on DS3. Outside the Challenger, I didn’t serve on a proper starship until a few years ago when I went to the Constellation and was then scooped up for some classified work on the Stellar, I’m assuming you’ve been briefed on those circumstances.” He explained

CSO

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“I have and honestly they seem light in the experience department for a high profile combat posting as the Olinski. I know SF is all about exploration but somebody still has to carry the stick. That is us. However never fear. There are plenty of missions that are about pushing the boundaries of science exploration. I am happy to have a man of your unique SF background.” The Captain said.

Parker CO

OOC: As a note we need the CSO in the main Bridge thread in the current timeline. Thanks.

Sidney

James inclined his head with a knowing smile “I have seen my fair share of combat, more than I would wish on any Starfleet officer but I doubt my experience would be anything similar to the crew of this vessel, that being said I have kept up my” He paused and his lips tightened slightly as he said the next few words “My talents as a sharpshooter and pilot despite my lack of Action since the Dominion War.” He loosened his face as if he’d just realized he had been contorting his lips “I did some retraining back on Earth to prepare myself for duties on this ship, however, I have no interest in being a burden if things get tough.”

CSO

“I might suggest getting with the CAG or one of his Squad Leaders. They would be happy to show you around one of our birds and get a practice run in a safe environment. I don’t have anything else for you right now. Is there anything else you want to ask me?” The Captain asked.

Parker CO

James considered the Captains suggestion, it had been some time since he’d spent time with a proper pilot, they had a different type of arrogance to them than a Starships navigator, it would be interesting. He quickly returned his attention to the Captain “Only if there are any expectations you have of me beyond my scientific knowledge and skills, any particular area you wish for all crew to be capable of beyond standard training”

CSO

“I expect you to surprise me Lt. and continuously. How exactly you do that I leave to your skills and determination.” He answered.

Parker CO

James gave the Captain a slight smile, clearly amused by his comment “Well then I have no more questions.” He stood up and put his hands behind his back formally “Request permission to leave” He said equally formally.

CSO