>"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."
Lasiter made no immediate comment. Rather he remained silent, thinking about what his
response would be. He did not take long to make up his mind.
"I have no doubt that the home port of the Starfleet will be a safer place from this
day forward. Just as I have faith and confidence in the abilities of those who serve
aboard. However, I can not ignore what has happened today. It is for that reason
that I am ordering all officers that make up Starfleet to move your operations back to
the Starfleet Operations Complex in San Francisco effective immediately. Once
Spacedock has had an oppertunity to make repairs and tighten security, I will revisit
this decision. There will be no travel off Earth for any Starfleet Command Admiral or
General without at least 72 hours notice to Fleet Security who will see to the
necessary security arrangements. Failure to do so will not be accepted.
Admiral Renaud, I expect to be kept advised on your progress. As Spacedock Commander,
you are exempt from my previous order.
Any questions anyone?"
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