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StarBase 257: Knight and Colter

Posted Nov. 6, 2018, 10:57 p.m. by Commander DaVinci Colter (Chief Intelligence Officer) (Terry Sullivan)

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As he looked at the photo, DaVinci let out a small chuckle. He slid the photo across the table to Dante and simply said, “My dad.” When he looked up, the Captain would see red circles around the eyes of his Intel officer. But the tears were not from sadness or regret, but a great, sudden joy.”

“It looks like the video brought him some peace” Dante said with his own smile at the man in the picture. “And for all the times we think that those temporal agents only have a care for the world changing events, I think this gives a hint that they really do care about the people affected. I suspect, Mr Colter, that doing this wasn’t exactly something that was sanctioned by Mr Williams superiors. It should be treasured.” He gently slid the photo back to DaVinci and nodded.

He held up his glass of beer and waited for Dante to lift his in return. When the Captain had done so, DaVinci added, “To Mr. Williams.”

Colter (CIO)

He picked up his own glass again and copied the gesture. “To Mr Williams” he agreed, “and Mr Colter Snr, who’s quiet sacrifice for 30 years saved the world.”

Placing down his glass, Dante looked out the window at the Saracen again. “She’s going to be in dock for some time” he told Colter, “Those engines ran far longer than they should have, and they need to check everything in case the chroniton energy compromised any system. I’ve had a briefing of our upcoming missions, and I have been assigned as the permanent Captain of the Saracen. It’s a little step up from the Broadsword, but I think I have the crew to back me up.” He grinned again and glanced back at the CIO. “I’m going to need your input in the coming missions, they have us doing a few more, well, exciting, things. No Temporal mess this time I hope.”

Captain Knight, CO

“Congratulations on the assignment, sir, and thank you for the of confidence. The Saracen’s a fine ship with a well staffed crew. I think you’ll enjoy her.”

He took another swallow of his beer before continuing. “Though it was nice to go “home”, I’ve gotten kind of used to this time. As well, as the exciting ‘things’.

“When I enlisted in the US Army, their motto was “Be all you can be”, and that’s what I wanted to do. It was a natural progression to go from an enlisted man, to the Rangers, and then to Delta Force and do my part to keep Earth safe during the Eugenics Wars. I was blessed with certain skills that made me a good soldier: the eyes and patience of a marksman, the size of an effective hand-to-hand combatant, a keen tactical sense, drive, determination, a sound psyche. . . .I think that’s what allowed me to adjust so well and so quickly to the future I woke up in. I feel fortunate to still be able to use those skills to help protect the Federation, Starfleet, and the Saracen. Very fortunate, indeed.”

Colter (CIO)

“I’m, glad to hear that” Dante said, grinning. “You’ve certainly adjusted well to this era, better than some who are born in it. Your fortune is our gain.” He quipped and helped himself to more of his own drink before continuing. “Your own tenure as the ships CIO has been confirmed, and I’m glad it has. I want Senior Officer’s I can trust to tell me how things stand, when I need to hear them. You’ve got both the experience and ability to do that, which is why I want you as the Saracens Second Officer, DaVinci.”

Captain Knight, CO

The CIO choked and coughed as he was in the middle of a drink.. “Sir?,” he was finally able to sputter. “You can always count on me to give it to you straight, sir. Whether it’s what you want to hear or not.”

“Especially when it’s what I don’t want to hear” Dante smirked slightly, “As my Intelligence Officer that’s pretty much your job anyway right?” he teased him slightly before continuing. “I wouldn’t make the offer lightly, but I would when the person deserves the position.”

“I’ll admit I wasn’t expecting that offer, Captain, but I will gladly accept it. Thank you for having the faith and confidence in me, sir. Wait— I’ll accept it on one condition.”

“Is that a thing from the 21st Century?” he said to Colter, pausing from drinking his own beer and lifting an eyebrow enquiringly. “Negotiating on a sure thing? I’m not sure I can approve a company shuttle though.” He did manage to keep a straight face for just a moment.

He grinned as he offered the condition. “I’m still considered as one of the first choices for away teams.”

Colter (CIO)

“That can be arranged” Dante nodded and put down the beer. “And that reminds me.” He reached into his jacket for a moment searching for something.

“As the ships Second Officer and Chief Intelligence Officer, this might help slightly on all those away missions to exotic planets.” He took out a small black box and opened it towards himself as if checking the contents, then placed it open and facing Colter on the table. “I’m not a huge fan of ceremony and pomp, not if one can share a drink over something well earned. Congratulations Commander Colter.” With that, Dante raised his drink to the newly promoted CIO and Second Officer, as the new rank pips sat all shiny in the box waiting for their new owner.

Captain Knight, CO

DaVinci looked at the pips sitting before him. “Wow, you’re all full of surprises, Cap’n. No need for ceremony, sir. In Delta Force, you rarely got recognition for a job well done. Classified ops and all that. Usually a pat on the back and a ‘welcome home, son’, was enough to suffice. That and knowing you were able to stop the plans of one of the Augments was enough.”

He admired the pips a moment longer before closing the box. Then, draining his mug in one large swallow, the newly promoted commander caught the attention of the waiter and asked Dante, ‘One more?”

Colter (CIO)


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