Chess Moves

Posted on Wed Jan 21st, 2015 @ 2:22pm by Sergeant Paul Potter & Commodore Kathleen O'Shea & Lieutenant Commander Holcrut Brezibluxz

Mission: Bloodpath
Location: Starbase 80 Marine Operations Center

"We need to get your folks moving, and now." Holcrut stated without preamble as he walked into Marine Central. "The battalion CO was supposed to have arrived days ago apparently. Nobody has heard a word from him or his craft since they departed Taranok." He walked over to Potter and handed him a PADD. "They need troops on the ground yesterday. Security, counter-sniper, and EOD personnel are top priority apparently."

Looking at the Grazerite wearing the Starfleet uniform command division, Paul addressed the Commander, "Commander, what we have here is a freaking mess. As it's standing, I'm playing catch up with everything going on."

"Well it's bloody well going to get even worse if we don't get some combat troops in theater. What we have at the Forward Base is about six security folk and a handful of fighter pilots." Holcrot replied. "Not exactly a proper way to run a war."

"And they are going to have to wait," Potter replied, "Everything is FUBAR and I'm having to play catch up on something that is not my Command, Commander."

"Sir, with all due respect, they can't wait any longer. At the rate things are escalating on Taranok, in a couple of days there may not be anybody left that needs help."

Paul looked at the humanoid for a moment and sigh, "Commander, they will be waiting regardless of what we do here unless you have something that will transport the entire MEF planet side."

"Uh...well, we have a Macpherson Class Heavy Transport dedicated for Marine use at the moment. That can carry a lot of personnel plus equipment, including the heavy armor."

"That thing is a slow beast, but we have no choice in the matter," Potter responded before turning toward a Marine, "Captain, issue orders for the 7th MEF to prepare for combat, however the 27th and 57th MEUs that they will be leaving with me to the combat zone."

"Yes, sir."

"I assume that you will be taking the Altair, sir? If so I will arrange for a fighter escort for you. And I believe a couple of Northstar's that were going to head that way with equipment will tag along as well...strength in numbers." Holcrut was already issuing commands on his PADD.

Paul looked at the man before logging into the LCARS and bring up the attached ships for Starbase. While the Macpherson Class Heavy Transport was ideal for the entire MEF, the Aerie Class Medium Transports would suit him for the movement of two MEUs, "Give me a squadron."

Holcrut continued to type on the PADD. "I'm Sending another Northstar with several Supply, Armory, and Ordnance Modules, plus some vehicles as well. Once you get settled there and have a better grasp of your needs, Let me know what heavy stuff you need by courier and I'll get it packed and shipped for you."

"Very well, Commander," Paul replied, "Thank you for the help."

"Welcome, sir. If you need anything further just shout. I'll be down in Logistics and Materials trying to sort all of this out." Holcrut turned and made his way towards the closest lift. His workload had just doubled...if not more...but at least they were starting to make some headway now.

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Lieutenant Commander Holcrut Brezibluxz
Mission Adviser
Starbase 80

Major Paul Potter
Marine Commanding Officer
Starbase 80