Arrival in the DQ
Posted on Sun Apr 8th, 2018 @ 9:05pm by 1st Lieutenant Ali'x'in "Alexander" Ch’Thorthaan IV
Mission:
New Ship, New Crew
Location: SFMC Transport Ship "Anaconda" | Iota Station
Timeline: Current
=Anaconda's Shuttle Bay=
First Lieutenant Ch'Thortaan, stood in the shuttle bay, going over his inventory list and company roster. Granted it was an under-strength company by planetside standards, the equivalent to a reinforced platoon. Aboard a ship, it was to be measured by an entirely different standard. He continued to go over his list, this being his first time being stationed aboard a ship since he was in the ADF. As well as it being a newly commisioned ship, it hadn't been stocked with marine equipment"
"First Sergeant Greene, start having First Platoon, load their Dragoon with their equipment and personal baggage and get them seated." Alexander called out as he shifted his position to be in front of Second Platoon.
"Aye, Aye." the Human First Sergeant called out. "First Platoon, you heard the Lieutenant. Get to lifting" preferring to do it the old fashion way. Sets of four marines started moving around each of the containers on their side of the shuttle bay and began to lift, push and pull them into the appointed shuttlecraft.
Alexander looked up from his PADD as the last bit of Second Platoon's members fell into place after final checks. "Second Platoon, Load the left Dragoon. Be seated and prepared to leave the Anaconda within the hour." he called out stepping up to a container himself and began to lift and carry it to the left Dragoon.
=Four Hours Later, Approaching Iota Space Dock=
The Anaconda came to a full stop as its shuttle doors could be heard opening. "Shuttlebay 2, Dragoon Wing cleared for departure. See you shortly." a voice came over the front console. "Acknowledge Dragoon Five Niner departing with payload now, Anaconda keep the lights on for us." the Pilot responded.
As the Dragoons lifted and departed in succession the marines looked out the viewports where they could. Mumbling among themselves, Alexander could hear "Well looks like normal space, so not all of it has been assimilated." joked a few junior marines.
Alexander continued to go over his PADD with information both about Iota Station, Delta Quadrant, and the USS Alabama. He continued to flip through the information he had at hand as the pilot called back to be prepared for landing and disembarkment.
=Iota Station=
Alexander was the first off the Dragoon, directing traffic with the Starfleet Deck Chief as the Marines shifted from transport back to a "hurry up and wait" staging area. "Lieutenant, don't worry about the containers or your baggage my guys will be moving them over to the Alabama within the next eight hours. You should be able to catch some time in the lounges and unwind from your trip here." the chief said giving him smile. "Oh and welcome to the Delta Quadrant."
"Thank you, Chief, glad to be here." Alexander said with a quick wave and turn towards his Marines lounging about. "Alright Marines, welcome to Iota station. You have a temporary pass to relax and look around the station. You'll have about six hours before you need to assemble at the Alabama. If you're late, we run. If you miss check-in, you'll be considered a deserter and possibly shot on sight." he said to ease the tension. The veterans of the group caught the joke but the juniors still a bit uptight. He went ahead and waved them on, "Dismissed." he called out walking with the company First Sergeant.
"Lets go check in and see what our facilities look like aboard our new home." Alexander said placing his arms and PADD behind his back walking towards the rest of the docking zones.
"Roger that Lieutenant." Greene replied looking over his PADD on the USS Alabama.
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First Lieutenant Ali'x'in "Alexander" Ch'Thorthaan IV
Marine Commanding Officer
USS Alabama
