Let the Lady Talk - Part Three

Posted on Fri Jan 1st, 2021 @ 1:41pm by Lieutenant Commander Ouros Yamaguchi

Mission: Mission 105: The Mirror, Shattered
Location: Various Locations - USS Infinity
Timeline: 1310Hrs - September 27th, 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 travelling 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 all of 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 still marines, but in this reality, we're going to, you are only a stupidly well-armed mercenary force, loyal to none save your Captain. This means that if Captain T'Shaamet gives you an order, do it and don't question it." the tall female explained. "You are loyal to her only because she pays you in gold or slaves or drugs or whatever you're evil little heart's desire," she added.

"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 expect a lot of attention. Much of it will be sudden, unexpected and at random times" 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?" she asked the assembled crowd before her.

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. "It could be for something specific or it could be because the guy in question feels like being an asshole on that particular day..." 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 Sergeant." Yamaguchi answered. "But you can relax... As I said, arrangements have been made and are being made..." Ouros paused a moment to allow that to sink in. "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 each 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?"

"When does all of this start sir.?" 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. Oh and liberate some prisoners from a slave camp."

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

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

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