New Ops Chief

Posted on Thu Jul 15th, 2021 @ 1:24pm by Captain Maia Sterling & Lieutenant Commander Sheena Toran-Blake & Commander Ryan Blake & Lieutenant Maria McMahon

Mission: The Thorion Conundrum Mission Brief
Location: Captains Ready Room
Timeline: 239506.18

[ON]

Captain Sterling and Commanders Sheena Toran and Ryan Blake were in the captain's ready room making plans for the ceremonials after the current expedition they had a lot of medals to give out, which from Maia's point of view were well deserved.

They were talking about Steve O'Carrol who lost his legs during the mission to defeat the Orion syndicate. The Thorions had recovered over 200 tons of Pergium ore from the pirates.

The Captain was speaking to both of her senior staff.

"You know I find it amazing that just as the Thorion commandoes attacked the syndicate base that most of their power grid went down, I wonder how that could have happened". Maia asked.

They were all aware that Maia had requested a new ops chief from command, and was expecting a lieutenant Maria McMahon, whom Maia had served with on the Tomcat.

"I've gotten word from sickbay that Steve will lose his legs. It's a tragedy, but he will live. Sickbay is already looking into prosthetic replacements."

Ryan wore a sombre expression. He felt responsible for everything the away team had endured while in captivity at the Orion base. He had made the mistake of thinking that his enemy would obey the unwritten rules of armed conflict and surrender. His idealism had cost Steven O'Carroll his legs. His own sister had been turned into a serving girl for the leader of the armed party they had fought and surrendered to. As for Jamie Dougherty, he had heard the rumours and hoped that was all they were, just rumours.

Sheena felt Ryan's hurt and put her hand in his squeezing it letting him know that she felt him and reassured him she was there. "It's going to be better Ryan in time....," Sheena said.

"It wasn't your fault Ryan. I realize you may feel somewhat responsible, but you can never fully predict the results of anything in life. The separation of your Sister they were all very lucky, quite frankly I'm astonished we didn't lose more people. The Thorion victory was astoundingly one-sided. While the conflict did inflict casualties there were no deaths. Your actions enabled us to find their base of operations and rescue our shipmates. You should be proud." The Captain said.

Ryan took a deep breath and nodded. He knew, and he knew that Maia and Sheena knew, it was going to take time for him to actually believe that, if ever. He gave them both a reassuring smile.

Sheena swallowed hard as she caught a flashback of her own, several years back. Closing her eyes she drew a deep breath and calmed her mind. Now was not the time for it to pop out. Later in time, she would speak with Ryan about it. "Maia is right Imzadi it was not your fault. No one can predict what happens on a rescue mission. Believe me, I know," she said still holding his hand.

After leaving her Quarters, Lt McMahon now found herself in the turbolift heading towards the bridge and the captain’s Ready room to report in, then head down to Medical to have her Physical which was required when signing on with a new ship. She thought oO This is going to be a nice small ship compared to the Tomcat, Oo as this was her first assignment as a department head. She continued in thought as the doors opened onto the bridge oO Better to start small and build yourself up Maria, Oo as she stepped out of the lift and headed over to the Ready room and pressed the door chime.

Ryan felt a sudden wave of relief come over him as the chime rang out. It meant their new Chief Operations Officer had arrived and was reporting in. It would give the Captain and Sheena something else to focus on besides his mental well being.

"Enter," Maia said at the sound of the chime.

Sheena looked towards the door as it opened.

As Maria entered the office, she said "Lieutenant Maria McMahon, reporting for duty Ma'am " as stood looking at the Three officers in front of her, she knew that getting her quarters first was a priority. but she also knew this was next on her list.

Ryan, already standing, crossed the short distance to Maria with an outstretched hand. "Welcome aboard Lieutenant. Lieutenant Commander Ryan Blake Second Officer of the USS Leto."

Maia took the ladies training jacket and welcomed her aboard.

"I am Captain Maia Sterling. Do come in and tell us about yourself. and when you will be able to assume your duties." The captain asked.

Sheena stood and offered her hand, "I am Sheena Toran Executive Officer. Welcome to our ship and family," she stated.

"Thank you all for the warm welcome," replied Maria looking around the room, she continued "I have not long discovered that I am half-human/Betazoid mix and was kept from me by my mother after she had a one night stand with a Betazoid delegate," getting her Secret out in the open, she finished "and am still learning to control my gifts,"

"What exactly are the extents of your gift," Maia asked.

Sheena was just as curious as Maia.

"I have just found out that I am half betazoid" replied Maria looking around the room as she continued speaking" and my father is one of the Delegates from Betazoid, his name is Rodin Beisal," as she knew that this might not be important at this time but still, she finished, "and I am Empathic,"

"Interesting indeed. Only empathic, which means you can read and feel others to an extent. However, you are unable to talk telepathically" Sheena said. Sheena was intrigued by this as she had never heard of a telepath who could not use telepathy.

"Perhaps her powers are still manifesting. Hard to say. You said your father was a delegate, do you know if he is in favour of staying or leaving the Federation?" Maia asked.

"I am starting to get my telepathic ability but need lessons on how to use it," replied Maria looking back at the Captain, she continued, " I have not even met my father so I don't know as he will not even acknowledge me, but his Mother does,"

"Well it is possible that her telepathy will develop later on, but Maria feel free to come to me if you need help with your gifts. My door is always open," Sheena said smiling at Maria.

"Thank you very much for that, I might just take you up on that if I may," replied Maria looking back at the officers she knew that her Grandmother had only taught her the basics but with help from those in this room at least she would not break the taboos that went along with it.

"Are you all settled in Lt McMahon"? Maia asked.

"Yes Ma'am I am, I got my quarters before I came here," replied Maria looking back at her new CO, she continued, "after I leave you all I intend to meet with the CMO and have my Physical as well as gauge what he/she needs to be stocked for our next mission,"

Ryan nodded once. "Seems like you have every thing well in hand. I will be your sponsor during your in-processing. Basically take you around the ship and introduce you to your fellow officers and any other key personnel you need to meet."

"It is a pleasure to have you aboard Lt. McMahon. I look forward to seeing you aboard the Leto." Maia said

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A post by:

Captain Maia A. Sterling
Commanding Officer
USS Leto NCC-80916

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Lt. Cmdr. Sheena Toran
Executive Officer
USS Leto NCC-80916

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Lieutenant Maria McMahon
Chief Operations Officer
USS Leto NCC-80916

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Lieutenant Commander Ryan Blake
2XO/Strategic Operations Officer
USS Leto NCC-80916