The New Executive Officer
Posted on Tue Jan 24th, 2023 @ 12:22am by Commander Zhan V'Trell & Lieutenant Commander Anahera Chernova
Edited on on Tue Jan 24th, 2023 @ 1:57am
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Mission:
Carthage Rises
Location: Empok Nor Visitor Quarters - Central Core - Deck 8
Timeline: MD001 0800 hrs
Lieutenant Commander Anahera Chernova sat in her temporary quarters aboard Empok Nor.
She'd been dropped off by her former assignment the USS Shanghai two weeks ago and was currently awaiting her new assignment.
She just ordered herself a coffee when her computer beeped.
Rushing over to it and switching it on, the face of the Duty Communications officer appeared.
"Commander Chernova I have a call from Admiral Ferlan of Starfleet Command for you. She said.
"Put it through please, Lieutenant." Anahera responded.
"Aye, ma'am." She said.
A moment later her youthful face was replaced by that of an ageing Bolian
"Good day, Anahera, I hope you are well." Admiral Ari Ferlan said.
"Yes, sir, I am, and you?"
"I'm well, thank you." Ferlan replied. "
"Good work on the Shanghai, Commander Wilson will be sorely missed." The Admiral said.
"I was just doing my job, sir."
"Enough with the false modesty, we've known each other too long for that."
"Okay, I doubt you called me to reminisce. What's the job?" Anahera asked.
"You're right, the Carthage, a saber class ship is currently preparing for assignment to Cardassian space, and you've been appointed the ship's XO."The Admiral began. "The Carthage will operate out of Empok Nor. Its mission is to patrol Cardassian space and provide aid to those in need. Due to your familiarity with Cardassian space, I was able to pull a few strings to get you that position."
"Are you certain I'm right for the job? The Cardassians weren't happy with me for what I did last time I was there."
"I agree you're not the popular choice, but you know the area and you know the Cardassians better than most." Ferlan said.
"Okay, who's my new CO?"
"One Commander Zhan V'Trell, he's a former science officer with limited battle experience, he's competent, but new to the job." Ferlan said. "To tell the truth his appointment was a stipulation of your own. You didn't make a lot of friends in Command when you exposed Admiral Walter Kerr's treachery. We're glad he's incarcerated, and despite his actions he was very popular."
"The man was a traitor and potential mass murderer, he tried to trade a Federation colony, with the colonists included, to The Fynad in return for some technology. You know what they'd do to the colonists, they'd use them as hosts for offspring, if you could even call them that. Do fungoid lifeforms has offspring or just spores?"
"Yes, I know, and that is way will spend the rest of his life in maximum security." Ferlan sighed. "Regardless, a large number in Command, are just waiting for you to slip up, so they can say that you're as big a threat as he was, if not more."
"Permission to speak freely sir?"
"Permission granted."
"Well they can just kiss my perfectly shaped arse." Anahera said. "So when do I leave?"
"Three days, most of your crew will embark at Empok Nor, but a few, including your CMO are on there way from DS9."
'Understood."
"I've sent your orders to EMpok Nor Operations, you can pick them up there." Ferlan said. "And good luck, Anahera."
"Thank you, old friend. Give my love to Pela and the grand kids."
"Will do, Anahera. Do pobachennya (Good bye in Ukrainian)."
She smiled. "Dobre, miy druh (Good bye my friend in Ukrainian) Your pronunciation is getting a lot better." She said and left her quarters. She had a lot to do and only three days to do it in.
Empok Nor
Anahera Went to Operations. Once she'd got through Security, she collected her orders and made her way to the Carthage's berth.
At the airlock she was met by a Security Ensign. "Good day, Commander, may I see your orders?" He asked.
"Good day, Ensign." Anahera said and handed him her PADD.
He skimmed the PADD. "Welcome aboard, Ma'am. Your luggage has been taken to your quarters and, the CO would like to see you at your earliest convenience, ma'am."
"Thank you, Ensign." Anahera said making he way to the closest turbolift.
One she was in the turbolift, she said. "Deck 1, Main Bridge."
The turbolift ascended and moments later opened on the Bridge.
Stepping onto the Bridge, she saw the Chief of Boat sitting in the Captain's chair.
"Good day, Chief. Where's the old man?" She asked.
"Good day, and welcome aboard, Commander. He's in his Ready Room awaiting your arrival, ma'am."
"Thanks." Anahera said and made her way to the Ready Room and activated the chime.
"Enter." Came a deep voice from within.
Anahera entered the room. Stood in front of the CO's desk and said. "Lt. Commander Anahera Chernova reporting for duty, sir."
"At ease, Commander, Please take a seat." Commander V'Trell said. "Welcome aboard."
"Thank you, sir." Anahera replied taking the offered seat in front of the desk.
"First of all I'd like to thank you for your investigation and revelation of Admiral Kerr's treachery with The Fynad. As well as deaths of those colonists, his actions could have caused the destruction of the Federation, if they infected him and he returned to Earth."
"You're very welcome, sir." Anahera said unsure what else to say.
"Unfortunately he had a lot of friends in Command, and I believe they've set you up to fail." V'Trell said. "They are also under the impression that I will aid them in this." He added. "But, from what I've been able to discover, I believe we're all better off with you out in the Galaxy doing good, rather than rotting away in a cell."
Anahera breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, sir." She said. "I will endeavour to justify the faith you have in me."
"Okay, I suggest you meet the department heads before we leave the station, dismissed."
"Aye, sir." She said standing and leaving the Ready Room.
As she stepped back on the Bridge. One down, five to go She thought to herself.
Commander Zhan V'Trell
Commanding Officer
USS Carthage
Lieutenant Commander Anahera Chernova
Executive Officer
USS Carthage
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