(ooc: important stuff at the end) >"I don't want a narrow review of the situation, Admiral. The technical, >mechanical issues are definately part of the overall problem. However, there is >also a procedural problem as well. The regulations that govern when and who >can cancel an alert, when may the star doors be opened and closed, etc must >also be examined. If I am remembering correctly, the regulations on star door >opening and closing presume that any threat would be on the outside. This was >not the case in our situation. While Commander Shevab is working on a >technical resolution, I want You, Admiral, to make recommendations on the >procedural changes. I expect that both you and Commander Shevab will work >with other officers in your staff. Specifically, Commanders Dais, Firehawk, and >K'Tael. Their expertice will prove invaluable in both efforts. I want preliminary >reports to my chief of staff and the chiefs of fleet and starbase operations within 2 >weeks, and a final report in one month from today.", Lasiter said neutrally. While >he may have been pleased at the responses he was getting, he would not show it.
"Understood sir." Lorin took a deep breath and slowly let it out. He sat down as the focus shifted elsewhere. >"Moving along..... Why were we caught off guard here? What resources do we >have in the field to counter this threat? Why have Intell and Fleet Security >dropped the ball, or rather, why are two of my departments not communicating >with each other when they should be?", Lasiter had just shifted focus from Lorin >and SPD to t'Llhweiir and Smallwood. >"Well, sir, security and Intell have not communicated well under previous >commands, and that is one issue that I intend on resolving immediately.", >Smallwood said clearly putting the blame on Lorin. Lorin merely raised an eyebrow. >"What was that?", Lasiter said sharply. >Smallwood not feeling quite as cocky as he did before, but still self assured that >no one would dare to attack the brilliance of one RADM Smallwood. "There >have been failures in the past. It simply was not encouraged. The culture was to >be independent and self sufficient. Bringing in other departments would have >been considered a sign of being uncapable of doing one's job..." Again, clearly >shoving the blame to Lorin. Lorin controlled himself...Smallwood had just made an enemy...this wasn't a sharp move on his part as it had been Lorin who had pushed hard for his promotion. He wouldn't respond here though...he took the high road... >Lasiter cut him off. "Admiral, Perhaps you did not hear me when we started. >We are not here to fix blame, but to identify and fix the problems. I asked you to >take on the leadership role of SF Security not because Lorin Renaud was not >capable, but because I needed him for other projects. Taking him out of security >was a difficult decision, but a necessary one. ", he said angrily. Very angrily. >"Hindsight is 20/20. We have *ALL* become a bit complacent and over >secure, and that stops now. It stopped when the first shots were fired at the >funeral. Now let's all get on the program, and get back to business. Lasiter's backing of Lorin was what Lorin needed. This helped him realize that they had reached a much better place in their professional relationship. >Admiral Smallwood, I will talk with you privately after our meeting is complete. >Admiral t'Llhweiir, can you brief us on resources currently in the field...", that was >the straw that got Lasiter to explode. Lorin had done well. Smallwood was now >in the hot seat. (snip) >"Since we all have work to do, I will ask my last question. Admiral Renaud, is >Spacedock safe? Is it safe for ambassadors to have embassies on it and for >Starfleet Command to be up there?" Lorin stood again, "Admiral Lasiter-Spacedock is the crown jewel of Starfleet. It is safe as long as we follow through what has been spoken of here. No Ambassadors have contacted Ops about security concerns...the Promenade will still bustle with activity when the Red Alert is dropped officially. I only asked you remain off-base until I felt the situation was under control and for your own protection. We are safe...and we will get even more secure as we go on from here." To reinforce that he said, "Computer, drop alert to Silent Yellow Alert." (response) _______________________________________________ Spacedock mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://scifi-rpgs.com/mailman/listinfo/spacedock_scifi-rpgs.com
