SD241808.14 - Lt Richard Groves - Transfer

Posted on Tue Aug 14th, 2018 @ 1:41am by Lieutenant Commander Richard Groves

398 words; about a 2 minute read

Mission: Tremor Trouble
Location: Ward Room - USS Alliance

Lt. Richard Groves, Duty Security and Tactical Officer
USS Alliance - NCC 74631
Enroute to Yadalla Colony


- 30 Minutes Prior to Duty Call
- The Ward Room, Deck 2, Section 1 Baker


Richard had gotten to the Ward Room earlier than expected, which meant he was in the unusual position of waiting for the Commanding Officer to join him. The Ward Room was a large observation lounge like room, situation on Deck 2, directly below the Bridge. Used for briefings and presentations that wouldn’t normally be accommodated in the Observation Lounge attached to the Bridge.

He was standing at one of the long viewports that adorned the exterior bulkhead, when he heard the doors open behind him. He turned on his heels and snapped to attention. The Commanding Officer entered padd in hand, followed closely the Executive Officer and Chief Tactical & Security Officer. Richard noted the small black box clasped in the Executive Officer’s hand.

The new arrivals stood at the opposite side of the meeting table. Groves moved to join them at the table, taking the opposing side of the table.

“Good Morning Richard” The Captain smiled broadly, “I’m sorry we had to get you here before duty call, but we have something important to tell you.”

Now Richard was worried, why did it require his 3 direct superior officers to speak with him. What had he done.

The Captain continued, “Richard, as you know we are enroute to Yadalla Colony to assist with the rescue efforts, before heading out to Starbase Horizon to start our next long range mission. On our way, we will be making a pitstop at Starbase Versailles, to collect supplies required for the rescue operations on Yadalla.”

While the Captain paused for breath, the Executive Officer set the small black box on the table and slid it across towards Groves. The Captain continued.

“You have been selected by Brigadier General Grey to take up the role of Chief of Security, Starbase Versailles, with a promotion to the rank of Lt. Commander. I’m sorry that there isn’t more pomp and circumstance, but we’re arriving at Versailles in the next hour and you’re to report to General Grey immediately. He’ll be waiting for you. You’re excused from duty call this morning to prepare. Here’s the official transfer papers.” The Captain passed the padd over to Groves.

“Congratulations, Lt Commander.”

 

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