Posted by Captain John P. Jones (Commanding Officer) in Alt Timeline - Starbase Halcyon

Posted by Lieutenant Sheriye (Chief Science Officer) in Alt Timeline - Starbase Halcyon

Posted by Captain John P. Jones (Commanding Officer) in Alt Timeline - Starbase Halcyon
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OOC: This timeline is Post Sim for the current Sim. We will be completing the sim. New marine crew may join on this sim thread.

Captain Jones Disembarked onto Starbase Halcyon, not really sure what was going to happen when he arrived. Looking around he immediately noticed a heavy Marine Presence on the ship. Turning to the XO “Commander, I have orders to report to Admiral M’Ressa, The crew is free to do as they wish for now until I receive more orders. No one is to be in the brig during this trip so make sure our officers are kept in line Commander.”

Jones walked through the corridors and hallways until he finally arrived at the Admirals office. He had yet to meet the Fleet Commander and wondered if he was going to be relieved of command.... Again. He approached the door, taking a deep breath he range the chime on the door.

Captain Jones
CO

“Come!” Came a sharp purring voice from within and as the doors whooshed open the Captain would note a typical flag officer’s office within. On the walls were huge mural paintings though of the fields of Cait. The tones of the furnishing and carpeting of the office were in matching colors to the painting being of soft wheat gold and verdant dark green.

The Commander of the station, Rear Admiral M’Ressa was sitting behind her desk peering at various padds, one of which she set back down at her desk as she looked up at Jones’ entry.
“Captain Jones, please come in.”Unlike the Caitain CSO on the Chimera the Rear Admiral’s Caitain accent was almost non existent due to her longer years with speaking Federation Standard. Or perhaps it was due to her background in Communications. “Have a seat, Captain. How is the Chimera doing repair wise after your contact with the Orions?”

Rear Admiral M’Ressa

Captain Jones entered and sat down, “Thank you admiral, it’s a pleasure to take make your acquaintance.” Jones eyes were slightly droopy with large lines under them. “Frankly Admiral I’m not sure the Chimera is salvageable at this point, She took a lot of damage before I arrived on her.” Jones shifted in his seat “Admiral I sincerly hope that Command realizes that the majority of the damage occurred before I even arrived on the ship. I know my command history is colorfull and I assure you I believe I did everything by the book.”

M’Ressa nodded as she listened,”Yes, Captain I am aware of what the Chimera went through before you took command.” She frowned then and took a moment to stare past Jones.

Jones shifted again “Admiral, may I ask why I have been summoned to your office, I realize that I have not had the pleasure to meet you yet, but it feels like there is more.”

CO

The Admiral sighed then looked back toward the Captain.”I was hoping you had better news for me, Captain but in light of the damage the Chimera has undergone I took the liberty of contacting Command to suggest that if the Chimera is beyond salvaging that you and your crew be given a new ship. We just happen to have a new Mjolner docked here at the base that Command has agreed to give you with the permission to rename her Chimera NCC 98730-B. It is vital due to the remnants of the Typhon Pact allies as well as the Klingon or Cardassian ships that we keep finding incurring on our space. Given that this a Mjolner class, that will of course change the nature of your missions, Captain. Given your fighter class history, I think you are more then suited for these type of missions. What do you think?” She asked as she relaxed a bit, sitting back in her chair.

Admiral M’Ressa

Jones picked up the PadD on the desk with the ship information on it, to be back on a carrier he began looking over the information on it, standing out in bold letter read ‘Marine Expeditionary Vessel (MEV)’, Jones looked up “Admiral the thought of getting back on board a Carrier, let alone commanding one is amazing, May I ask about the MEV mission set that is listed as primary?”

Jones

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“The Mjolner class is a heavy carrier and tactical platform, Captain. In that sense it is well suited for unstable regions. You will have a contingent of marines and fighter pilots to use at your discretion. The mission types for this class of ships are: Transport and tactical utilization of Starfleet’s fighters, Engagement of hostile fleet groups,
Tactical flagship, Search-and-rescue operations, Transportation and protection of diplomats, Escort and deployment of marines, and Demonstration of Starfleet defense abilities to Federation candidate members.” The Admiral had picked up a padd to read the list off to Jones. She set it back down now and looked over at him.
“Given your past assignments and flight status I felt you were eminently suited to Captain a ship of this type. Your marine contingents and pilots are already arriving here at the station and will be ready to board in a few days.” She paused then and waited to see if he had any questions.

Admiral M’Ressa

Captain Jones sat back in the chair, “I would certainly agree with you I believe I will be able to command this vessel to it’s fullest potential Admiral, as you know Admiral both of my XO’s that I have had on the Chimera have been transferred out, Has a suitable replacement been found?”

“Indeed, given that this needs to be a quick change over of crew and ships I took the liberty of assigning you a new XO. Commander Samantha Hathoway is an interesting mix. Trained at Starfleet Academy, she took the enlisted route instead of the officers in the beginning. She also attended the Star Fleet School of Advanced Aerospace Combat & Tactics and graduated with honors. I think she will be an excellent asset for you, Captain.”

Jones scrolled through the PadD until getting to the personnel assignment portion, there he found the specifications of what was to be assigned to the vessel, he found the standard compliment of Engineering, Security, Science, A counselor. Then he arrived at the section regarding the Flight operations and Marine Detachment.

29th Marine Expeditionary Battalion
o Battalion Command - Commanded by Lt. Col
o 1 x HQ Company - Including Ground Medical team
o 2 x Ground Company, Including 1 Recon Platoon

399th Marine Flight Wing
o 45 Marine Fighter Craft - Templar Class
o 40 Transport Craft - To be assigned
o 4 Search and Rescue Craft (SAR)

Captain Jones walked over to the window looking out, he could see fighters in formation out of the window, a growing excitement came over him as he thought of taking this massive carrier out of dock. He had spent his entire adult life on a carrier, simply put it was home.

Captain Jones
CO

“What do you think?” The Admiral asked as she rose and joined him at the window. “Oh one more thing, Captain. There is a Flag office aboard your vessel and Starfleet feels it would be prudent that I accompany you on some of these missions. I do not plan to get in your way but they feel my presence will be necessary. Ship command will of course be yours, at all times, I am only there to offer advice in tactical situations. Think of me as an advisor.” She added wryly.

Admiral M’Ressa

OOC: I corrected that to Flag office, the CAG is the Commander of the Flight group :)

IC: Captain Jones looked to the Admiral. “I think I should go and see Commander Holloway, then I think it’s time to get onboard the ship and take a look around. Your always welcome aboard Admiral, will you be bringing any staff on board?”

Jones

“Excellent idea, the ship is ready to go. There is just support staff there right now finalysing things.” As she turned to her desk she picked up a padd to carry with her.”Just my adjunct. He is a wonderful office manager and takes care of the majority of my communications. He will work as my liaison with my staff here while I am with you.” She lead the way out of her office and down the corridor toward the nearest turbolift, her tail swinging lazily behind her. Her sharp eyes were always roving though and watching the activity around. Not much would get past this Admiral.

Admiral M’Ressa