Senior Staff Briefing - Part 2

Posted on Tue Apr 14, 2026 @ 6:31pm by Commodore Kate Banninga & Commander Richard Fitzsimons & Commander Caoimhe O'Connor M.D. & Lieutenant Commander Drevas & Lieutenant Commander Anahera Chernova & Lieutenant Commander Arianna Taynor MD & Master Chief Petty Officer Charles Deadman & Petty Officer 1st Class Alexandra Flores
Edited on on Sat May 2, 2026 @ 7:46pm

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Mission: S03E01 - Something about Tribbles
Location: Langley Station - Conference Room
Timeline: MD 02 - 10.00

ON:

"Yes, I have something," Kate said as she stood up and removed the box from her pocket. "As several of you have noticed our station has received several promotion in the last days. Most don't directly arrive on my desk, but this time one did."

Richard has swiveled his chair around to face Kate, confusion settled over his face as he tried to catch up on what was going on. They'd gone over the promotions over the last few days and as far as he was aware; everyone had had the news delivered and pips in place. It wasn't like the Commodore to have not mentioned any changes in advance of the briefing.

Kate approached Richard, keeping her composure in place. Like this wasn't a bit more special then the other promotions. "Lieutenant Commander Fitzsimons, could you please stand."

Richard hesitated as he kept his eyes on Kate, moving to stand after a second. He could feel his face redden as he avoided the contact of the people around him. Public displays had never been his forte, he never liked the focus being on him. He was beginning to realise where this headed and he couldn't decide if it was a genius move by Kate to have taken him unaware or weather he wanted to kill her for it.

As she'd reached him she used the formal language. "By the authority of Starfleet Command, I hereby promote you to the rank of Commander, with all the privileges and responsibilities appertaining thereto." she purposely kept it short and official. She removed the shining pip from the box and placed it on his collar after removing the black one. "Congratulations, Commander."

Richard felt his breath hitch as he felt Kate's touch against his neck. Despite the cloth separating, the touch still made his skin tingle with warmth. Closing his eyes, he tried to maintain a semblance of control before trusting him to open his eyes. Letting out a slow breath, he allowed his eyes to meet those of the Commodore as he tried to maintain a sembelence of control. "Thank you...thank you Commodore."

Kate whispered a soft "well done," only for his ears before she stepped back and walked around the table back to her seat.

"Not take away from Commander Fitzsimons' moment, but it's time for phaser evaluations again. I will send you a list of your crew that require it and we can set up appointments." Anahera said. "Congratulations, Commander."

Richard couldn't help but look over to his head of security; appreciation blossoming as she freely handed him a get out of jail card, deflecting the attention away from himself. As he retook his seat, he couldn't help but allow his eyes to linger on Kate as her whispered words took root. He realised she had done that on purpose and he couldn't help but wonder the true meaning.

"Thank you Chernova." It took a moment more before the officer tore his eyes away from his commanding officer and pushed his focus back into the matter at hand. "I expect department heads to fall in line with security and work to get the evaluations prioritied. In light of what happened with our previous station; it's important that people are prepared at the drop of a hat."

Master Chief Petty Officer Charles Deadman had sat quietly in his seat, taking in all around him. Finally he spoke, has voice rich and deep. "Commander Chernova, I offer my assistance in the phaser evaluations, after all as Command Master Chief, it is my job to train the enlisted staff."

"Thank you, Master Chief, I gratefully accept you assistance." Anahera said.

The Master Chief merely nodded.

"Thank you, Chief," Kate said in answer to the man. The topic of conversation made her wonder what the status of her own phaser qualification was.

"No thanks required, Ma'am." The Master Chief said.

"Let's move this to the final matter at hand...the Tellarites." Richard shifted in his chair as even the thoughts of the alien race sent a shiver through his spine. There was not one person on the station looking forward to the arrival of the money hungry and argumentative race. "As you may all me aware; with the slow down on the final stage of the station construction; Starfleet has brokered a deal with the Tellarite Trade Guild for their labourers to help with the final pieces. The guild are already known to us around here due to their presence in several of the stations business ventures and the hope is to bridge relations in a kinda; we scratch your back and you scratch our back."

"Be careful in your interactions with Tellarites, they can be quite cunning." Anahera said. "I lost quite a lot to one once."

"Thank you Chernova," Kate replied to the Security Chief. "The Tellarite delegation is suppose to arrive around 13.30 hours in Shuttlebay 3." she added. "A small group of us will be greeting them upon arrival after which they are shown to the diplomatic guest quarters."

"Lieutenant Drevas you will be with myself, the Commodore, and Lieutenant Kincaid from counselling. We've also requested a person from the diplomacy department but I am awaiting word back. Seems the Federation Ambassador has his staff roped up in projects at the moment." Richard from a PADD he had just picked up before looking at the officer in the room he mentioned.

Looking around at the rest of the staff, Richard's sight closed in on Kate. The new pip still hung heavy on his collar as he considerd once again the words she had whispered to him. "I think with that, we have covered everything?"

OFF:

Commander Richard Fitzsimons
Executive Officer
Langley Station

Commodore Kate Banninga
Commanding Officer
Langley Station

Lieutenant Commander Anahera Chernova
Chief Security/Tactical Officer
Langley Station

Petty Officer 1st Class Alexandra Flores
Command Yeoman
Langley Station

Master Chief Petty Officer Charles Deadman
Command Master Chief
Langley Station

Lieutenant Commander Drevas
Chief Strategic Operations
Langley Station

Lieutenant Commander Arianna Taynor
Chief Medical Officer
Langley Station

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