Pulling out the Captain's Chair - Part Three

Posted on Sun Mar 8th, 2020 @ 5:50am by Captain Daniel "Karass" McKnight & Zuko Omakan

Mission: Mission 72: T'Would Ring the Bells of Heaven
Location: Various Locations - USS Dreamcrusher
Timeline: Apr 5th 2392

Kumirae's next stop was the Dreamcrusher. Fortunately when she got on the bridge, some random ensign decided to call admiral on deck. No this time it was a lieutenant. After giving the man an annoyed growl she approached the center of the bridge where Zuko and McKnight were located.

Daniel McKnight rose to his feet. "Admiral." he addressed her. "We didn't know you were here... Otherwise one of us would have greeted you in the transporter room."

Kumirae answered simply. "I don't care to have my movements monitored by anyone."

Zuko gave off a chuckle. "Eh typical of a kurokuri."

Kumirae then moved on to the next subject. "Anyway, I have something to discuss with the both of you."

McKnight turned to regard Zuko. "In the ready room then?" he inquired.

Zuko shrugged," Sure why not."

The three of them then moved to the ready room, and Kumirae addressed both of them," Alright, well, I'm Kumirae, I'm in charge of 1st Division, 1st Battlegroup and soon there will be a reorganization of your unit where your ship will be assigned under my command. So Zuko, starting with you. I need a commodore to be in charge of a battleship squadron, and right now you're my top pick."

Zuko was not too terribly surprised, this wasn't the first time he was offered Commodore. "Well, I'll have to think about this one."

Kumirae nodded. "Understandable, that's why you have 6 months."

She then turned to Mcknight. "Which brings me to you. If Zuko takes this promotion, then Dreamcrusher's captains chair is all yours, if not, then there are other battleship slots open for the taking."

McKnight nodded his head, accepting what he was being told. "Fair enough.. If Zuko here does accept the promotion then I will accept Dreamcrusher. She's a fine ship with a proven crew and if he does not then that's fine too. I'm not bothered either way."

Kumirae looked at the both of them. "That's fine, that's why I am letting you two know ahead of time. Also it is worth noting that at the same time, this squadron will be reorganized. Roanoke will be decommissioned with her crew transferred to other postings. Dreamcrusher will be assigned to another squadron, consisting mainly of other battleships, that squadron, along with 4 others will be in my division."

McKnight listened in silence as the small being explained what was going on. "When does all of this take effect?" he inquired.

"In about 3 to 6 months time," Kumirae answered. "Admittedly a lot of it depends on how the political situation will play out over the next few months, such as if the Klingons decide to start something."

McKnight nodded. "Yes... They seem to be getting stupidly aggressive for some reason.." he sighed softly. "We'll see how this goes.."

Kumirae got up saying. "well, I'm done here for now, so you two have a fair bit to think about." She then left the room, leaving Mcknight and Zuko alone.

McKnight turned to Zuko. "Well.. That was interesting." he commented evenly. "I assume you'll let me know what you decide and then I'll make my choice?" he inquired of Zuko.

Zuko nodded without saying anything.