HoD's Office

[D'herack]

He nodded knowing he was doing his job as the HoD wanted it be done. He was filled with pride, but not enough to cloud his judgment or fill him with self importance.

"I have no questions at this time. On your order all be at their stations." He stood waited a min and when there was nothing else he turned and left.

[hodmolar]

He watched as D'hearck left his office.Thinking he was a maj Ra'wl so far.He would reserve his judgment until after he saw how he reacted in a real combat situation however.He had seen many a warrior falter when under the real pressure of combat.

[hodmolar]

As he sat at his desk when his console beeped informing him of an incoming message.He could feel his hearts beating in anticipation of finally getting orders.Tapping the key his screen came to life.

"Qapla HoD Molar due to technical difficulties in setting up your first mission the time table for the launch of the bortaS has been pushed back.Your orders will come when everything is in order and replacement officers for the ones who caused such a foolish mistake are in place. Admiral Gar'tak out."

As the screen went blank a deep guttural growl came from deep inside him.The mug in his hand shattered cutting his hand slightly causing small drops of pink blood to drip to the deck.He hit his Comm Badge.

"D'herack have the beq' complete their duties then once their shift is over release them our launch date has been pushed back."His voice was far more a growl than it had been since he had come onto the ship.

[hodmolar]

Looking at the time he realized in his anger it was 3 hours past Alpha shift.Glaring at his screen knowing the orders were not coming he decided to go to his quarters and try to get some sleep.As he left his office he walked quickly casting a glare at anyone on the meH.His footsteps very heavy as he entered the TL.If the orders did come he would be notified by the ships computer.

Stepping off the TL he walked to his quarters while any beq' that was in the corridor quickly got out of his way.

[hodmolar]

Having showered and putting on a fresh new uniform he grabbed a quick bite in the mess hall and made his way to the meH before Alpha shift had the time to report in.Quickly saluting the duty officer he made his way to his office.

Stepping in he grabbed a mug of raktajino he looked at the updated reports for the bortaS.The reports were maj but the ship remained untested.The reports only told him how the performed docked not how he performed out in space where he belonged.Taking a drink of his raktajino he heard the beep alert of an incoming transmission.


Opening the channel the Imperial Insignia appeared on his screen.



The screen flashed and this time Admiral Gor'tak appeared."HoD Molar in two hours the IKS bortaS is to proceed at warp 9.3 to the Volnar asteroid belt in the Volnar system.Once there you will take position 1000 kilometers outside the asteroid belt and cloak.Further orders will follow once you arrive." The screen went black as the Admiral ended the transmission.

Finally a toothy smile crossed his face.He had a good idea what this mission really was but it was the start of the bortaS glorious career for the Empire.Tapping his Comm Badge,"D'herack report to my office".He wanted the Ra'wls thoughts on the orders before Alpha shift came on duty.

[D'herack]

He was on the way to mess hall when he heard his com beep, turning around he went directly to the HoD-pu office. He slapped the alert on the door and waited to be called in.

[hodmolar]

Hearing the alert,"Enter," seeing it was the Ra'wl he motioned him over and replayed the Admiral's orders."Your thoughts on this D'herack."

[D'herack]

He read the message, sat back and thought for a minute, leaning forward his eyes meeting the HoDs eyes directly.

"HoD, it sounds like this could be one of two things. Either a test of the ship and beq', or the start of a mission."

"Either one would provide the test we look for in the beq'. Are they worthy, what can we expect from them, and what if any additional training is required."

"I will see to it that the beq is on the meH when you enter, and that all is ready for departure."

He sat back and waited to see what else the HoD knew or required.

[hodmolar]

"Hija I agree if this is a test they are not using the normal testing grounds unless they have built a new one and we are the first to use it.If this is the beginning of orders then they are trying to keep much of it secret."

"Either way we will not fail the bortaS will prove himself a dangerous foe not to be taken lightly.You are dismissed D'herack."He watched the Ra'wl stand and leave.Even though they were new working together he knew D'herack was smart enough to do his duties and showed great promise so far.