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Post by JustinB on Feb 24, 2005 9:52:55 GMT -6
"Now we have concluded this meeting the assignments will be placed on the monitor for all to see." The monitor sprang to life with the assignments.
Flight One
Major JustinB Ensign Dolet, Major JustinB's Wing; Lieutenant RaycerX; Lieutenant Stargazor, Lieutenant RaycerX's Wing..
Flight Two
Captain Randrius Lieutenant Iberia, Captain Randrius's Wing; Lieutenant Phlandor Lieutenant Jaz, Lieutenant Phlandor's Wing;
Flight Three
Captain Kris Lietenant Rose, Captain Kris's Wing Lieutenant Brotherjoe Lieutenant Masonic, Lieutenant Brotherjoe's Wing..
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Post by Amy81 on Feb 24, 2005 10:01:09 GMT -6
Ensign Dolet used every ounce of self control to keep from shouting out as the assignments were posted. It was just as Major JustinB had said! Dolet was going to be wingman for the leader of Black squadron!
He thought back to the subjects brought up at the meeting, especially the tribunal. It made him think about Amy, lying there in medlab... I'll make you proud, Amy.
He looked around the room, warriors were up and milling around now that the meeting was over. Dolet spotted Major JustinB on the other side of the room. Slowly Dolet made his way through the crowd, accepting congratulations from his fellow warriors on making it into the squadron. But he really wanted to stick to the Major, and be ready for anything he'd need before launch.
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Post by JustinB on Feb 25, 2005 2:55:06 GMT -6
Ensign Dolet shook a few hands and made his way over to me. I knew he was going to stick to me like glue.
"Major, is there anything I can do for you?" he asked eagerly.
"Ensign, use this time to have a quick use of the turboflush, turbowash and a quick trip to the O Mess. While you are there get yourself something that you can slide in one of cockpits compartments for something to snack on. And Whatever you do, don't store any mushies in there cause the ground crew get angry when cleaning up mushed up mushies."
"Can I get you anything Major?"
"No, I have some fresh fruit in my office which I will take. You better head off Ensign. I will meet you and the rest of the Flight in the beta launch bay."
Ensign Dolet rushed out of the briefing room. Sitting down with Randrius and Kris, I gave them instructions on what I wanted done in my absence. That done, I left the briefing room and headed towards my office.
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Post by Amy81 on Feb 25, 2005 6:36:23 GMT -6
Dolet went back to the cadet's barracks for what probably would be the last time. He went to his locker and stuffed all of his belongings into a bag. A cadet approached him.
"Yo 'doh' ", he said as Dolet shut his locker and turned around, "it's for real, huh? You made it!"
"Yeah Goog" Dolet replied, "I'm in. I haven't arranged a locker in Black barracks, but I figured my stuff doesn't belong here anymore."
Goog nodded. "Good luck. We'll miss you around here. My time's coming soon, maybe we'll hook up again."
"I'll look forward to it" Dolet replied. He made excuses to leave and nearly ran to the O mess to make up for lost time. He slung his bag over one shoulder as he made his way through the food line.
"Those aren't real Caprican chips, are they?" he asked the server behind the counter.
"Not really" the girl replied. "The cooks are tinkering with the recipe. We just don't have all the ingredients. The key is the subsitute we use for jumbcok. It's just not the same. Pretty close though."
"I'll take a bag" Dolet decided. "I'm going on a mission."
"Really now?" she replied. "You look pretty young for that."
"Ensign, Black Squadron" Dolet said proudly. "Newly minted and ready for action."
"Just come back in one piece" the girl said, "we might get that recipe down yet. You wouldn't want to miss it." They both laughed, and Dolet left a micron later with his chips, heading for Black barracks to drop off his belongings. Then it was on to Beta bay.
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Post by JustinB on Feb 27, 2005 20:17:50 GMT -6
I picked up my helm and it sparkled under the lighting. I laughed knowing I more than likely had the most polished helm on the Callisto. Guess I had to much time to think about things like Brie and the fact she hated me. Reaching into a bottom drawer, I picked out a new container of rations. Patrols got boring at times and the best way to stay awake was to snack. I strapped on my laser pistol and proceeded out the door. I thought for a change that I would walk to the launch bay with my warriors instead of meeting them there. As I walked in there were a lot of surprised faces.
"Major, is there anything wrong?" Stargazor asked.
"No, I just thought I would walk down with you guys. I want to be reminded from where I came." Just as I finished ,Dolet came flying into the Barracks and ran straight into me.
"Sorry Major, I am so sorry. It's just I was in such a rush from the Cadets Bar..."
Raising my hand I said, "Not a problem Ensign Dolet. It was an accident. As it appears you don't have a locker or bunk assignment. Take whichever is free." Dolet did so and it was quite interesing in his choices. "Ensign, interesting choice of bunk choice.. Okay Flights one and two, lets head down to the launch bay."
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Post by JustinB on Feb 28, 2005 18:42:29 GMT -6
On the way down tot he launch bay, Ensign Dolet matched my every step. Normally this might have aggravated me, but I knew he was real keen on this being his first mission. As we entered the beta launch bay, the first thing Dolet saw was my sparkling clean Scarlett Class Viper. "Wowwww, whose is that beauty? He asked. "That would be mine Ensign," I replied. "She’s a real beaut Sir. Which viper is mine by the way?" "Yours would be the one on the left of mine. Now to your vipers." Dolet couldn't wait to get into his viper. He climbed in the cockpit and looked over towards me and had a look of surprise on his face. ************* "What is he doing?" Dolet asked the flight crew member who was tending to his viper. "Who the Major? That’s just part of what he does before each launch of his viper. He does his pre-flight to make sure that everything is fixed in place as it should be. Hades, he knows it is but he does it show his ground crew what a good job they have done to keep is viper maintained." "Oh!" ************* Climbing into my own cockpit I felt a buzz right through my body. Finally I was where I felt the most comfortable in the seat of my viper. Hitting my comm button I contacted Core control., "Core Control this is Black Lead, patrol co-ordinates set. Request permission to Launch?" "Core Control to Black Leader, negative on launch permission until your identity has been verified by Callisto Security" "What the Frack is going on?" I heard over the comm. "Quiet, Let me try and sought this out alright. Just be ready to launch."
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Post by Amy81 on Mar 2, 2005 6:18:11 GMT -6
Dolet settled into his viper seat, took the helmet from the ground crewman, and hit the button to seal the canopy. His heart was pumping. Just like the sims, he thought, or a training flight...
But not really. This was a mission! His first. And there was a chance, slight but still there, that they might meet up with Cylons.
Dolet hit the turbo buttons, and listened to them rev up. But clearance wasn't given yet by core command. Dolet figeted, took his bag of Caprican chips from his pocket and stowed it in a compartment, and waited.
"What the Frack is going on?" he said at last over the comm.
"Quiet, Let me try and sought this out alright. Just be ready to launch." It was JustinB, voice calm, telling him in so many words to be the same.
Nothing now to do but wait.
The engines continued to rev.
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Post by JustinB on Mar 4, 2005 17:24:37 GMT -6
My viper and the vipers of Black Squadron were all finally searched.
"Core Control to Black Flight, you are cleared to launch."
With those instructions I hit my turbo, which in turn sent my viper hurtling down the launch tube. I loved the feeling launching gave me. It made me feel so good. The feeling was second only to what I felt when I was in combat. With my three other warriors in tow we headed to the rear of the fleet to patrol the assigned co-ordinates.
It took us a while to get there, but the whloe time Ensign Dolet stayed in formation perfectly. Switching to a private channel I raised Ensign Dolet.
"Ensign, how are you feeling on your first mission?" I asked.
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Post by Amy81 on Mar 5, 2005 22:19:25 GMT -6
Dolet concentrated on the controls, trying to keep in tight formation with the obviously superior viper the Major was flying. It tested his skills, such as they were, for he knew the Major was keeping an eye on him as the newest member of Black squadron.
"Ensign, how are you feeling on your first mission?" The voice cackled over Dolet's comm. How did he feel? Ready to scream out in delight over making the squadron, flying on a mission, being the Major's wingman...
"Doing fine, sir" Dolet replied as cooly as he could.
"Just fine?" came the reply.
"Your viper is a lot better than the one I'm flying" Dolet elaborated, "but I'm trying to keep in line as best I can."
"You're doing fine" the Major replied.
"Exactly!" Dolet blurted, then instantly regretted it. He didn't know the Major hardly at all, and didn't know how joking would go over in the middle of a mission. He gripped the joystick tightly, kept his viper in perfect formation, and began to sweat as he waited for a reply...
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Post by JustinB on Mar 7, 2005 18:14:58 GMT -6
Ensign Dolet's reply was not what I would have expected from a new Ensign. He seemed keen though, that much I was certain. With the right guidance he would become an asset to the fleet and Black Squadron.
"You're a cocky one aren't you Ensign?"
"Sorry Major, I just got a little carried away," he replied.
"It is alright Dolet, just having a little fun which is permitted on such assignments. Just remember that when it is time to get down to business to remember your training. By the way," opening up the standard channel, "when we get back to the Callisto if haven't been yet informed we are to proceed straight to the ODOC if there is no need for a debriefing."
"The ODOC, what in Lords name is that?" Dolet replied.
"It's the major being technical," laughed RaycerX, "what he means is the Off Duty Officers Club. So major are you buying the first round?"
"Yeah, first rounds on me then Ensign Dolet here buys the next two. Two more centars before Flight Two joins us so we can head back. Keep you eyes peeled."
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