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Post by JustinB on Dec 4, 2006 3:04:31 GMT -6
After Ensign Missygoat left my office I sat waiting for Ensign Darin Karis. After waiting for about thirty centons, I called down to the Simulator Control Officers station. What I heard didn't impress me. My orders were not passed on. Just as I was about to give the Simulator Control Officer a piece of my mind, Captain Kris entered the room.
"Have I caught you at a bad time JustinB?"Kris asked seeing me not in a good mood.
Taking a deep breath I replied, "I'm OK Kris. A new addition to the squadron was in the simulator and I asked that he be asked to report to me. The order wasn't passed on. What can I do for you?"
I just wanted to know if you are still going on your date with Major Brie" I was stunned to hear she knew and she knew it was true. "I heard some scuttlebutt from the med-lab and had to find out if it was true and by your reaction it is."
"Yes it is true. If you could, I would like you to take Randrius and Phlandor and have them standby in case of any trouble the cycle after that I will be taking Ensign Karis and Missygoat on their first patrol. Till I return from that patrol you are in charge."
"Not a problem Major and Sir, have a good date even if it is with Major Brie. By the way, I saw a new Ensign walk into the barracks."
I made my way down to the barracks once Kris had left. I was eager to meet him so I could go and get ready for my date. It wasn't far off and I couldn't put this to after. Rounding the final corner I made it to the Squadron barracks. All I had to do was find him.
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Karis, Ensign, Black Squadron.
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Post by hypothetical on Dec 5, 2006 2:04:08 GMT -6
Laying back in my bunk, I thought over all of the circumstances that had led to my being here, and now.
Brief flashes of memory...my mother and father, so proud when I requested to enter training as a Warrior, and was accepted. The intensity of basic training...hand to hand combat...weapons training...beginning to learn how to fly a Viper...The appearance of the Galactica....
The memories focus on those few days...the rumors that had flow through the small academy that Commander Cain had set up, to train his next generation of Warriors. Adama...The COmmander my parents had told me about so often, was dead, and Apollo and Athena now had joint Command of the Fleet. The Chitain, and the Battle.... No, I won't think of that again...to painful...
Lost in my thoughts, I almost miss hearing the door to the Barracks open, and yet, the sound penetrates my reverie. I shake my head to clear my mind, and lean out over the edge of my Bunk, to see who has entered. The time has come to meet some of my fellow pilots, I assume....
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Post by JustinB on Dec 9, 2006 5:12:42 GMT -6
Stepping in the barracks brought back memories back when I wasn't a Squadron Leader. The comradrie, late nights playing pyramid and the late night chats not to mention rushing out when an alert was called. The most memorable was when I first joined the squadron. There I was, a green Ensign finding a top bunk and storing my uniforms in a locker. Here I am yahrens later feeling like a visitor looking for long lost friends.
It was silent as I walked through, Most of my warriors were on furlon or on patrol. All I had to do was find my new Ensign and do it fast so I could welcome him then get organised for the dinner with Brie. I was about to give up when I heard some movement.''
"Who's there? Show yourself!!" I said.
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Karis, Ensign, Black Squadron.
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Post by hypothetical on Dec 9, 2006 14:40:35 GMT -6
"Who's there? Show yourself!!" came a voice, fairly near my Bunk, as I leaned out....Glancing sharply, the first thing I saw was the Uniform. The one thing thought caught my eye right off, was the Insignia...
I quickly rolled out of my Bunk, and hit the ground feet first. Even as I landed, I snapped to attention.
"Major, Cade, uh, Ensign Karis, sir!" I mentally kicked myself for the slip. Nevermore a Cadet....
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Post by JustinB on Dec 10, 2006 6:05:21 GMT -6
"Nice to meet you Ensign. I am Major JustinB your C.O. First off, I would like to say, I was impressed by your simulation flying. You show some genius when it comes to flying. But don't get to carried away, because it is a new ball game when its for real and the pressure is on. Now thats out of the way, Welcome to Black Squadron. I don't have a lot of time due to personal commitments plus the fact I had to come down here and find you. The officer running the Simulators at the moment forgot to pass on the message for you to attend my office after you finished on the simulator. Since you have found a bunk, here is your viper assignment. You will be taking over Lieutenant Phlandor's Viper since he has some kind of flu and is not flight capable. Your first patrol will be in three cycles time with myself and the other new member, Ensign Missygoat. Before I go is there anything you would like to ask?"" It was a long speech but I was running out of time.
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hypothetical
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Karis, Ensign, Black Squadron.
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Post by hypothetical on Dec 15, 2006 1:39:43 GMT -6
I blinked at the rapid fire speech.
"Sir, Lt. Phlandor's Viper...that's all I needed to know. And, thank you sir."
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Post by JustinB on Dec 27, 2006 8:56:10 GMT -6
"Sir, Lt. Phlandor's Viper...that's all I needed to know. And, thank you sir." "Sorry your welcome speech was a fast on Ensign, but if the sim control officer had done what he was asked I would have been a proper one. Welcome to Black Squadron and feel free to drop in my office anytime. Till I'm of furlon, Captain Kris is in charge of the squadron." I shook his hand and made my way back to the office.
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hypothetical
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Karis, Ensign, Black Squadron.
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Post by hypothetical on Dec 28, 2006 2:17:39 GMT -6
I shook his hand and made my way back to the office.
"Thank you sir."
Watching the Major's departing back, I shrugged to myself. From everything I had been able to learn over the past few months, times were tough, and time itself did seem to be at a premium.
With three full cycles left before I had to report to a Viper for duty, I decided to do a little exploring, and see if I could find any other members of my Squadron....
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