Danger Close - Part Two

Posted on Fri Jan 1st, 2021 @ 1:37pm by Lieutenant Commander Ouros Yamaguchi

Mission: Mission 105: The Mirror, Shattered
Location: Various Locations - USS Charal
Timeline: 1000Hrs - September 26th, 2393

Captain Ouros Yamaguchi stood on a small stage, she was wearing a pair of pants and boots but that was where the similarities with the normal Starfleet uniform ended, as she was wearing the tank top version, this left her arms and shoulders bare but unlike Commander Yamaguchi, she wasn't wearing the slinky uniform top, hers was designed to make her look mean, intimidating and accent her features.

Yamaguchi regarded the assembled marines and security personel before her, they were all seated in rows as she had elected to do this on a holodeck as they could all access the information thanks to this large classroom being tied into the ship's systems, at the present time she was briefing alpha watch, she could do this again another three times for the other watches, it was better than dragging other personel in for a meeting that they did not wish to be present for or to deal with. "Alright guys and gals. I am Captain Ouros Yamaguchi... I am not the pretty little Doctor who happens to look like me from Vanguard." as she regarded her charges. "I have been ordered to explain the particulars of the mission to come, this mission is exceptionally dangerous... For three reasons... One... You will be traveling to spaces you knew... but are different. You will encounter friends who have died in this reality but are not dead in that one... You will find yourselves being tested in weird and fascinating ways." she explained. "You will encounter a foe who wears a similar uniform to you, who wears a face much like your own."

Yamaguchi paused as she looked around. "By now, you will all have been issued new uniforms, I recommend you put them on, the signage on this ship is in the process of being changed to reflect the new imperium that we are going to be joining," she commented. "The information on this has been sent to your personal databases. All the uniforms and their many variants, I highly recommend that you experiment with looking the part but keep in mind that you are security, a stupidly well-armed mercenary force, loyal to none save your Captain. This means that if Captain Gilmore gives you an order, do it and don't question it."

"Sir, are we defecting?" came the unexpected question from left field.

"Oh fuck no. Lieutenant, our goal is to crash their surprise party, we must look like we belong here." Yamaguchi answered. "New ships in the Empires Fleet are often challenged in the Empire by other ships so we can expect6 a lot of attention." the tall female explained. "If we are boarded, then we must look the part... The Captain is already been briefed on the particulars... Now I am here to brief all of you." Yamaguchi explained. "We are here to retrieve some information from two separate locations... and then free some political prisoners... We are at war with the Empire and I aim to take his clothes off before I plunge my blade in deep and break it off at the hilt. Questions?"

Yamaguchi looked around as three people raised their hands. "You." she addressed the first guy.

"What do we do if we're captured?" came the half-expected question.

"If you are taken and we are unable to recover you, then you can expect to be tortured, especially the ladies among us," Yamaguchi answered bluntly.
Perhaps it was too blunt as there was an instant reaction to the last sentence that Yamaguchi had said.

"What the fuck kind of universe is this?" came a female voice.

"The kind that permits atrocities on its own people on a daily basis Ensign," Yamaguchi answered. "We will not permit you to be taken... Special insurances have been looked at, all of you will be issued an emergency transponder and two emergency transporter units. You'll be issued six grenades apiece, a rifle reach and a sidearm in addition to your normal gear." as she looked around, one could see the knife she wore on her belt in addition to her sidearm. "All members of this crew will be armed at all times, all of the security will have rifles and so will the marines. Keep those safties on guys... Tensions aboard will rise and things could get rather stupid." as she paused. "Next question?"

"What are our objectives?" came the second question.

"We will ensure that we are not boarded and if we are, to capture prisoners for questioning. This ship must not fall into hostile hands whatever the cost." Yamaguchi explained evenly. "As of zero six hundred hours tomorrow, this ship will be operating on a war footing. All non-essential crew will have disembarked by then and we will operate as if we are a thousand light-years behind enemy lines, we will treat everyone else accordingly." she paused. "Next question?" Yamaguchi asked softly

"What's the mission objectives, sir?" came the half-expected answer from the right side of the room.

"Since we are unable to tear down the gateway, linking our reality to that one... We're going through to find out information about the subject... and to gather genetic information for the Halanan's. Hopefully, they will be able to fashion a cure for their medical maladies. Secondary objectives will be to ascertain the Imperials fleet strength and if possible, end the conflict between us."

"That's a tall series of objectives." came an unexpected answer.

"Yes, they are... But we only need to do two of them," Yamaguchi answered. "Anyone else?"

There was silence as Yamaguchi smiled. "Alright, dismissed everyone." and with that, the meeting was over.