>Again Lorin kept his cool-he had to show them some resistance to show he was >not a pushover, "I apologize Ambassador-I did not mean you any offense. I >was merely answering a question. I believe there is fault enough to go >around from all corners on the problems my department has had in the past >whether it be my predecessor or anywhere else it may lay. I am rebuilding >this department and focusing on that."
>Sharez understood the argument being presented. He had had his own problems with Renaud's >predecessor. "Do you find your split duties to be too much to deal with in relation to addressing >enough time and energy to these improvements?" >"Not at all. I have wonderful support staffs in both areas to help me address any situation that arises. I >can also leave Spacedock with short notice to my staff there if I am needed on-site." >Ambassador Anderson, the Terran representative, did something that was uncharacteristic. He took >an interest.... >"My appologies to the Committee Chair for interjecting, but I take issue with your answer Admiral >Renaud. The kinds of changes to the very structure of R&D will require you to travel more than >occassionally all over Federation territory. How can you run Spacedock effectively while traveling so >much? Keep in mind, sir, that Spacedock is not just another Starfleet installation. It serves as the >home port of the fleet, and the gateway to Earth to many of the travellers who come here. The events >of late are still fresh in our minds, Admiral. The murder of Venasian Chief Investigator Telax, the >attack at the funeral of Admiral Lasiter, the bombing on Spacedock, and the attacks by the >Brotherhood are all events that demand the attention of the station commander, not some proxy. I >question the wisdom of your dual duties, considering these events." "First recent events are fresh in my mind as well and I can assure you each is taken seriously. My tenure in Starfleet shows I have juggled many duties simultaneously in the past. I am sure Admiral Lasiter considered the needs of this before asking me to take the position. Our new Fleet Security Chief-Admiral Smallwood, Spacedock Security Chief Commander K'Tael, and others are more then adept at handling any situations in my absence. We also have JAG Chief Captain David Boulay who can step in on any situation that is needed as he occassionally handles Special Assignments for the C-in-C." _______________________________________________ Spacedock mailing list [email protected] http://mail.starbase1.org/mailman/listinfo/spacedock_starbase1.org
