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Main Sim - Meeting in Ready Room - Do As I Say Not As I Do!

Posted Nov. 24, 2018, 12:48 a.m. by Lieutenant Commander Kord (XO) (David Bennett)

Posted by Gamemaster CockRoach (Gamemaster) in Main Sim - Meeting in Ready Room - Do As I Say Not As I Do!
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This time Cross stood still ‘’Captain fun and exciting ? Are we expected to lie?’‘ the doctor asked ‘’At least from my experience having fun and being excited is way down on the list.Do we want to entice and attract Cadets with a disillusion only for them to feel disappointed , resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be?’‘.

“Doctor, not too long ago we stood on a Planet that didn’t follow the laws of physics, we entered broken reality and survived the unmaking of a whole planet whilst being assisted by a future Starfleet Captain that I’m fairly certain was Romulan,” He said with a wry smile “Even if it’s not constant excitement it’s never dull, Science experiments, Medical practices, engineering repairs, and modification, even whatever the Security blokes do is on some level engaging” He jested “But in all seriousness everything in the fleets mission Statement is true, we do seek out new life and new civilizations and all that. You just have to work hard to get it” He smiled sincerely “Besides the Cadets have already been attracted and enticed, we just need to engage with them a little. Let’s give them an even better reason that they enlisted.”

“Doctor Cross, really!” said Glen. “Until recently, you were the most fun and excitable person aboard. Now that I’ve promoted you, do you expect me to believe that you’ve turned all level-headed and dependable; a slave to your work?”

‘’I was fun since when?Captain I cannot believe this is coming from you off all persons....anyway be careful what you wish for I’m still Cross with the same defective gene though with an extra pip on my uniform’‘ the doctor replied with a calming voice.

“Time is short on this, so I’ll summarise and have Faith, my Yeoman, get it jotted down for the Admiral. So, the CSO will discuss the force field that turned everything upside down on a Planet that didn’t follow the laws of physics, and tell them they should always expect the unexpected. The CMO will explain some branch of medicine from the extensiveness of the subject, but hopefully finding some examples from real missions. The XO will talk about something of historical reference that he was present for, either before or after the formation of the UFP. The CSO will review the integration of on-site scans into real-time security plans for Away Team missions, and I will examine the opportunities provided for pursuing personal hobbies and interests, with a particular regard to archaeology. Now, if we can get our new Comms Officer settled in time, I’m sure her background will be interesting to hear. The only thing left to do is the decided upon the order of speaking. Does anyone have a preference for going first or last?”

“Lieutenant , the calling the of off-ship missions, “Away Teams” rather than “Landing Parties”, that is a very novel idea, but it makes perfect sense as missions are not always to a planet. And Doctor Cross, you have spoken to me before about mental health issues and how you felt that a Ship’s Counsellor might be a useful addition. Might mental health be a good choice for the branch of medicine?”

‘’Yes Captain , both Jasper and Marthese have been kind enough to assist me . I only need the medical students and hopefully a tutor or two to pass on what future ships need and what the present ones are missing, due to certain policies that have shown time and time again to have been detrimental to and for the interest of the whole crew’‘.

“Excellent,” replied Glen. “And what about the order of the presentations? If no one offers any preference then we will have to draw lots.”

Glen quickly torn up some paper in half, and then in half again. He threw away two pieces, and wrote numbers down on each piece that was left, before folding them up. If Tinga came up with an idea then there would be 6 of them to speak, so he put the six pieces of paper into a bowl. He handed it to Miriam first. “Doctor Cross, you pick a number first!”

Cross looked at Glen as if he had sprouted a couple of antennas ,then with a sigh she put her hand inside the bowl picking a paper and handed it back to the Captain .

“So, what number did you pick?” Glen asked Miriam, before passing the bowl to William.

William cocked his head in curiosity and almost childlike interest. doing some quick calculations in his head he considered the Captains seemingly antiquated ways of randomizing timing and such.

‘’Captain the number is two ‘’ she replied while handing Glen the paper ‘’ That’s great I’ll have enough time to take the necessary steps , lay the groundwork and hopefully have time for some fun’‘ Cross ended the last words with a hint of humor in her tone while giving William a wink.

Kord looked at the paper in his hand. He still wasn’t sure what he should, or could, talk about in a classroom setting.

William smiled at the doctor “Number Six Cap’n” He folded the note neatly and placed it in his jacket pocket “I’m assuming then that Command might frown upon attempting to bend reality during my conference.” He said only half jokingly.

Faith came back into the room and cleared away the coffee cups. She then took out a pad and wrote down the order and the titles of the lectures to pass on to the admiral. Theses were:

1. Tinga - The Silent Traveller: An Andorian life in Starfleet.
2. Miriam Cross - Ship’s Counsellors: The case for mental health first aid in Starfleet.
3. Mthunzi Nkosenye - Away Teams: The integration of on-site scans into real-time security plans for missions away from ships.
4. Kord - The day I met Nathan Samuels: The Coalition of Planets and the founding fathers of the UFP.
5. John Glen - Less work and more play: The opportunities to see the Milky Way, to study cultures and new life.
6. William Grey - Believe in six impossible things before breakfast: Physics on the edges of Known Space.
7. Tiastri Ezial - Beyond Warp 9: Is Warp-Drive the future of Space Travel?

“Thank you, Yeoman,” said Glen. “Have that list delivered to Admiral Rose before the morning, please. Now, with work out of the way, you can all get along to the party down on Deck 12.”

Will perked up “Party? Is it a uniform one or....” He let the sentence hang.

OOC: Takes notes Thanks all!

GM CockRoach

OOC: Sounds interesting.

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