By David Sheerin
Teaser
Lt. Commander Robin Lefler was sitting in her office in Engineering.
"Computer: Time?" She called to the air.
"The time is 20:28" the cold female voice of the computer replied.
She sighed relieve knowing that her shift was up in 2 minutes. She was glad to be Chief Engineer of the Toronto, but it had a shit load of work. That was the only way she could describe it. She took one last look at the diagnostic monitor, which was right behind her desk. Every thing was in perfect order. She picked a PADD from her desk. On her desk was a Book, old style with paper. The Title was Robins Laws, a series of rules she had come up with since her life started. She stood and walked to the door. "Computer: Lights off." She ordered as she walked through the door. "Good night" she said to several workers. She came to the Turbolift and called for it. As the doors opened the computer called out. "Yellow alert, this is a yellow alert. All senior staff report to the Observation Lounge." She cursed under her breath as she entered the lift.
Lefler walked into the Lounge, Commanders March, and England had already their seats. Lt. Jenkins was right behind her. The young Lt. Commander took her seat next to Dr. England, and turned to her. "Hey Michelle, what's going on?" She asked. Michelle turned to her, "I have no idea Robin, one of the things with War, we usually have no idea what's going on." She said with a small smile. Just then Commander Larson, Colonel Dubins, and Captain Harkness walked in; the whole room stood to attention as they took their seats at the head of the table. "At ease" the captain told his senior officers. March was the first to speak up. "Captain, what's going on?" He asked in his German accent.
"To be honest I don't know. We received new orders today along with this video. Computer, play file York-Alpha-one." He told the computer.
"The file needs level 10 security clearance." The Computer replied.
"Authorization Harkness-Gamma-Echo-Pi-3"
"Authorization accepted."
The monitor's in the room switched from the United Federation of Planets symbol to a still image of Captain David Highlander, the senior staff recognized him from the Party they had for the Changing of Command for the USS York, the sister ship for the Toronto. "Computer Play video," Harkness commanded.
Explosions behind Highlander were vicious; the ship was being torn apart. The Captain had a massive gash on his head, and his uniform was stained with blood. "This is Captain David Highlander, of the Federation Starship York. We are under attack by an unknown enemy. Their ships are fast and small. It is tough for a ship of this size to counter their attack. I am calling for the help from any Federation Starship. We nee?" The screen turned to Static.
Act 1.
The Command staff muttered to themselves for a few minutes after the video stopped.
Charles cleared his throat; "our orders are to report to Starbase 004 where we are to under go a refit for close combat. Commander Lefler you will assist the crew in any way you can. Also Dr. England and my self have been ordered to go to Starbase 125. So till I get back, Commander Larson is in Command. Any questions."
Dubins shifted in his chair. "Captain, Starbase 125 is very close to the border, might I suggest you take a fighter escort to the base?" He asked in a concerned tone.
"Calm down Colonel, my personal yacht has an impressive defensive capability, we will be fine." The Captain said with confidence.
"Sir, I must insist." Harkness held up his hand. "Yes sir," the Marine officer finally backed down.
"Well if there isn't anything more, you're all dismissed." Harkness said as he clapped his hands. With that all the senior officers shuffled out of the Room.
Charles took a second and looked at the still image of his friend, Captain Harkness, took a deep breath and walked out.
* * *
Captain Harkness walked out of his Ready Room. As he stepped onto the bridge, he looked around. Commander Larson was sitting in his chair reading some reports. He cleared his throat.
"Commander Larson," he called out.
"Captain," she replied as she got out of his seat.
"No, stay seated. I am gone, tell Dr. England to met me at docking bay 1."
"Will do sir."
The Captain walked over to the Turbolift, hit the button and looked around one last time. The Door slid up and he walked in.
"You have to Bridge Commander." He said as they closed.
Michelle walked into the Massive bay towards a smaller ship. It was her first time seeing the Compass Rose Captain Harkness's personal shuttle. She was about 50 Meters long and had 3 decks. She walked up to the door, hit the button.
"Please identify for Retina scan" the Computer announced to the good doctor.
"Lt. Commander Michelle England," she replied to the air.
A red light focused on her eye, "Identity confirmed." The Door to shuttle opened and she walked in.
The room she entered was spacious and comfortable. Michelle looked around and found a door, she walked through and found her self in the Turbolift.
"Destination," the computer asked.
"Bridge," she said in a nervous voice.
The lift started to move up, she let a sigh relief when it moved, and when it stopped she leaned her head into the room. She saw Captain Harkness sitting at the helm.
"Michelle, glad you could make it." He said looking up from his work.
"Thank you Captain." She replied.
"Call me Charles, were the only ones on board."
"Okay Charles. So when are we leaving?"
"In about 30 seconds. After I set a course for the Starbase I'll give you a tour of the Compass Rose." He said with a smile.
"Compass Rose, your clear for departure. Have a safe trip Captain,"
Sounded the filtered voice of Commander Larson.
"Aye, Toronto. See you in a few days. Compass rose out."
The Tiny ship emerged out of the shuttle bay under the Saucier Section. The massive Battleship Toronto eclipsed the ship, ad she turned away from her and the two ships parted company.
* * *
Lefler walked into Main Engineering, she was proud of her starship. She loved every minute she worked around the 2 massive warp Cores.
"Commander," called Lieutenant Pressman.
"Yes Lieutenant?" She turned to young officer. He stood about six one, and close to two hundred pounds, he looked more like a security officer, than an Engineer, he was also her second in Command for Engineering.
"What are our new orders sir?" He asked in an excited voice.
"It looks like we will be seeing your father at Starbase 125. I understand he helped design the Toronto class?"
"Yeah, he was the Admiral in Command of the Design Team. I remember him bringing home, Blue Prints for every deck of this ship. I never thought I would actually serve on her." He was very proud about being the Son of an Admiral, and also the SCE-Second in Command of Engineering-. "What are we doing at Starbase 004 Commander? If I may ask sir."
"We are going to be adding some new systems, mainly Weapon Upgrades." The Word Weapon Upgrades made everyone with in Ear Shot of the Conversation shoot their head up. They all knew that the Toronto Class had to be the strongest Ship in the Alpha Quadrant. Some even felt that she could take on a Borg Cube with out reinforcements,
Lefler looked around at the people who stopped working at the various stations, and were listening into the conversation that the CE-Captain of Engineering- and SCE.
"Come on People, just because were going to Starbase, doesn't mean you can listening in on our conversation. GET BACK TO WORK." CE yelled to the mainly en-listed men and women who worked in the bowels of the Massive Ship. "We are going into my office, and I want the work your working on done in 30 minutes or" she unclipped her phaser and started to wave it in the air. "OR, I'll use you people as Target practice. GOT IT!" She yelled.
The two officers walked towards to her office.
"Don't you just love watching them squirm around?" Lefler said jokingly.
Pressmen looked back at her and smiled. "I can't wait till I get my own Engineering Command."
"You'll get it someday. Just not too soon, I need you, and if anyone asks for you, I'll say you're a horrible officer who can't tell a Flux Dilator, from his own Cock."
"Well maybe you could show me the difference between the two?" He said with an Evil Grin.
They both started to laugh as they walked through the doors.
* * *
Doctor England and Captain Harkness walked through the doors into the Situation Room on Star Base 125. Charles had been in several SIT rooms since he joined Starfleet, but Dr. England on the other hand had never been close to a room like this. Charles looked around the room; there were several Admirals, Marine Generals, Marine Officers-all of rank higher than Major-, and Captains. Charles noticed that there were 4 officers wearing all black. He had never seen a Federation Uniform like that. All the officers were sitting around a big Table, with the United Federation of Planets symbol engraved into the middle of it. All the officers had their Second in Commands with them. Charles felt out of place by bring his Chief Medical Officer to the Briefing. He recognized several of the Captains from his previous times in the SIT room.
"Captain Harkness," called the Admiral at the front of the room. "Glad you could make it."
"Thank you Admiral." Charles replied.
"Please take your seat."
Harkness saw that there were two empty seats, he motioned for Michelle to take a seat.
One General from the Marine Corp and one Admiral from Starfleet sat at the head of the Table. The Marine Officer wore the Green Uniform of the Marine Corp, 4 stars were on the top of his shoulder, which signified that he was a Major General. Both Michelle and Charles were not aware of the Marine Corp, which Starfleet had in till their postings to the Toronto. To his right was a Female Admiral, she wore the standard Starfleet uniform and had 4 pips on each collar. She was the first to speak.
"Thank you all for coming to this meeting. And might I remind you that this is classified, and can only be discussed with your Senior Officers. I now turn the floor over to Major General McQueen." She spoke in a deep voice.
"Thank you Admiral." McQueen said.
The General stood and towered over the people in the Room. He was about six five, and most likely over two hundred twenty pounds.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Operation Roundhammer, the first Operation of many, to end this war."
End Act 1
Act 2.
Major General T. C. McQueen continued with his Briefing.
"Computer: Lights, Dim 65 Percent." He ordered. "HDU up."
Just then the middle of the table started to roll over, on the underside of the Table was a Holographic Desplay Unit.
"Computer show model McQueen Alpha One." The tall black man ordered.
The Holographic Emitter hummed as the computer reproduced a Star system.
Charles did not recognize it. It had 3 Class M planets, 2 Gas Giants, and several smaller class I Planets.
"This is the System Prometheus. At the beginning of the War we had it. But the Dominion attacked us. They lost about 75 percent of the invasion force, but were still able to take her. It is vital that we take her back. This System can be used to send in an invasion force into Dominion Controlled space and take out Cardassia Prime, which is only a 5 Day trip, at Warp Factor 5, away." He paused for a second as the HDU focused on the Second M class planet.
"This is Prometheus VI, there are several Dominion out posts on the Southern Continent, as well as the Ship Yard in Orbit. It is our intention is retake the System. And it will be your job to take this world." Everyone in the Room started to mutter to them each other. Charles cursed under his breath, he knew he should have brought Colonel Dubins.
"Admiral." General McQueen said looking down at the attractive women.
"Thank you General." She stood and walked over to a monitor which showed several different ship Classes. "We have chosen you all for the same reason. You and your crews are the best in the fleet, and you have the strongest Starships in the fleet as well. We have the best ship classes Starfleet has ever built. The Galaxy Class, the Nebula Class, the Akira Class, Norway Class, Steamrunner Class, Defiant Class, and of course the Toronto class." The admiral said looking at Harkness.
"Each Ship will report to Starbase 133 on different Dates. If you will look at the PADD's that are being handed out now, you will know when to dock." Charles received the PADD and looked at it. 2 weeks till we have to dock he thought.
"From here you will proceed to the Typhoon Sector where you will group up with 2 other strike forces which will attack the remaining Outposts. There will be no and I repeat NO reinforcements, either you take it on the first go, or we leave the System. The bulk of the Dominion force is on the planet your taking. So we've put together one of the largest invasion groups in the history of War. Close to 200,000 Marines, 50,000 Starfleet ground pounders, and Close to 200,000 Kiligons. There will be about 150 Starfleet vessels, 20 Marine Vessels, 2 special Ops Teams, and about 150 Kiligon Ships. When I say this is going to be big, I mean big. General McQueen and myself will be in Command of the mission, and will be on board the USS Toronto, but you will command the ships, and their actions. If you feel it necessary to go out of your way to kick some Cardassian Ass, be my guest. We have the Advantage here; the bases are mainly Cardassian run. And only Cardassian Soldiers are stationed. And of course the Element of Surprise." She looked around the Room with a smile. "IF there are no question, this briefing is over." No one raised a hand Hand. "I remind you, this is classified. If you speak to anyone about this, the punishment is death, you got that?" She said with a cross face. "Good luck, and good hunting, see you at Starbase 133." She clapped her hands, and walked out the door; Major General McQueen was right behind her.
* * *
The massive battleship Toronto glided gracefully through Sub Space on her way to the Starbase. The Upper Nacelles were retracted back towards the hull of the massive ship has she came out of warp, a few million Kilometers from the Starbase.
Command Melissa Larson was sitting in the Command chair, she looked around her bridge. Commander March was at Ops, Lt. Jenkins was sitting at the helm. A Marine was working at Tactical, and Colonel Dubins was working at his post. She noticed that her usual post remained empty.
She stood up and walked over to ops.
"Commander, Hail the Starbase." The Commander walked back to her seat.
"Aye, sir."
"This is Commander Melissa Larson, of the Starship Toronto, we request clearance for docking procedures." She said looking at the screen
"USS Toronto, welcome to Starbase 004. You are clear to dock at POD 76. Your Chief Engineer has been requested to report to Admiral Pressman's office where she is to go over the plans for the upgrades."
Came the filtered voice of a female Ops officer on the base. March nodded at Larson.
"Ok, Starbase, you have control."
"Confirmed, we have control. Enjoy the ride Toronto, Starbase 125 out."
The comm. went dead.
Larson sat back down and hit a button on the right control pad.
"Bridge to Lefler."
"Lefler here." She replied through the comm.
"Commander you are to report to Admiral Pressman's office when we dock."
"Will do sir. Lefler out."
Larson looked around again. "Well people. Since we are at Starbase, there will be shore leave. Be sure to have the requests on my desk before you leave the ship." She said with a smile. "You deserve it people."
* * *
Charles and Michelle, were sitting on the Bridge of the Compass Rose, the bridge, had a Helm position, Tactical, and Ops. The Captain's chair also served as the tactical position.
"Compass Rose to Starbase 125, request permission to depart."
"Compass Rose, permission granted. Have a Safe trip back to the Toronto." Came the filtered voice of an Ops officer on the Starbase.
"Good bye, SB 125, thanks. Compass Rose out." Harkness hit a button ending the transmission.
The tiny ship pulled away from Starbase. Once a Safe distance from the Station, the small ship jumped to warp.
"Now only a few hours till we reach the Toronto." Harkness turned and gave a small, seducing smile to Michelle.
Michelle returned the smile. "Oh, you."
Captain Charles Harkness walked over to Michelle, and gave her a deep kiss. "There's more where that came from, just follow me." And he ran to the Turbolift.
Dr. England sighed to herself. "The only way I can cum around here is, by chasing him." She got up and walked to the Turbolift.
Charles rolled over, to see Michelle staring at him. Her big brown beautiful eyes didn't move at all.
"Hi," she said in a soft voice.
"Hey you." He said softly. "What time is it?"
"Oh-Nine-Thirty. You hungry?"
"I am starving."
"You should be, you were a busy boy last night."
Charles looked around; his uniform was on the other side of the room. Michelle's clothing was all over the place. He moved to get up.
He grabbed, his bathrobe, and walked to the Replicator. "Computer: Large Orange Juice, and one Large: Coffee, double cream, double sugar." The Replicator hummed as it produced the two drinks. He grabbed them, and walked over to Michelle, who was now sitting up. She was using the bed sheet to cover herself.
"Thanks, Hun," she said as she took the Orange Juice.
Charles walked towards the desk, but fell, as the deck shook beneath him.
"Computer: Report," he screamed as he tried to get off the deck.
"The shields were hit with a Phased Energy Beam."
"What? Were under attack?"
"Affirmative."
Charles looked over to Michelle.
"Shit, RED ALERT. Ready all weapons, Computer: Lock Phasers, and fire."
Michelle Jumped out of Bed and ran to the door.
"Ah, Michelle." Charles pointed out that she was naked.
"Who the fuck cares, we are the only ones onboard."
Charles smiled, and followed her out.
Charles and Michelle emerged on the bridge.
"Take the helm," Charles ordered.
"Aye sir." She said as she sat down.
"Computer: identify ship attacking us."
"The ship is a Jem'Hadar fighter." The computer replied.
"Commander England. Attack Pattern Harkness-four-eight-pi. Engage."
The small ship came in behind the fighter, and fired a volley of Quantum Torpedoes. They hit the shields, and disabled them. The Jem'Hadar ship turned around and fired couple of Phaser beams. They bounced off the shields. Then Compass Rose fired a phaser beam and tore off the Port Nacelle of the fighter. The Jem'Hadar ship turned and went at full speed for the smaller Compass Rose, and exploded only a few short Kilometres away.
"Report," Harkness ordered.
The Bridge behind him was dark; the only lights came from the alert lights. Several stations had exploded, and were shooting sparks into the air.
"Captain, we have lost most systems, and we're spinning out of control."
"Can we send a distress signal?"
"No." Replied Michelle.
End Act 2
Act 3
Lieutenant Commander Robin Lefler walked out of the Admirals Office; she was carrying several PADD's that had the plans for the upgrades for the Toronto. She feared that it would be a lot of work, but all it was adding phaser banks to most decks, and a new form of Plasma Weapon. This new weapon created a massive Plasma Field around the Toronto when several smaller ships attacked her. It was still experimental, but the tests done on it were successful. Robin was looking forward to adding the new systems. Also she was looking forward to tackling the problem with the new phaser banks. Since there were so many of them, they could not all be controlled by one person. She had an idea that she remembered from her History Course at the Academy. Back in the late 20th century, many governments looked into Virtual Reality systems. She thought with some modifications to the idea, she could implement into the ships systems. The only problem was that, there was going to be about another 70 phasers added, and she would have to make the system for 70 people to control them. She thought that her Second in Command would have fun working with her on it.
Lefler walked though the halls of the Starbase. The wall looked the same as the ones on the Toronto. She also noticed that every few hundred meters; there was an armed guard. Each of the guards gave her a strange look as she walked past. She figured that she was the only officer carrying a phaser, since the Toronto was a warship, it was mandatory for her to wear it all times. She thought she would have fun with it. Lefler planned that at the next check she would place her hand on the phaser, and see what the guard would do. The next one should be around this corner, she thought. As soon as she turned the corner, she placed her right hand on the phaser, and smiled at the guard as she walked by. Shit, he didn't take the bait. She looked back, and noticed that he was talking into the Comm Panel right behind him. The Commander continued on walking, she took her hand off the phaser, so she wouldn't worry anyone, but then she noticed that the people in the hallway, all disapproved. Just before the last checkpoint, there were at least 50 people in with her. She decided not to pay attention to it. Lefler turned the corner and came to an intersection of hallways. She noticed that there was a hum in the air, but she couldn't decide where it was coming from. The Turbolift was right in front of her, and she decided that she didn't give a rat's ass about the sound and walked on. She soon found out what was making the sound when she walked right into a forcefield.
"What the Fuck," she yelled to the air.
"FREEZE, DROP YOUR WEAPON AND TURN AROUND SLOWLY." Someone yelled at her from behind.
"WHAT?" she yelled back.
"YOU HEARD ME."
She sighed, and decided to comply, she picked up the phaser, and dropped it on the floor, and turned around slowly. There were 5 guards behind her, and all of them had a phaser rifle locked on her.
"Do you know who your talking to?" She yelled at the men. "I am Lt. Commander Robin Lefler, Starfleet number: 3246659-Echo-5-Charle"
"Shut up." Replied one of the guards.
"Look, either you all just fuck off and let me get to my ship. I have a lot of WORK to do. Or you could continue with this, and I'll have all 5 of you thrown out of Starfleet. Your choice!" She said with a small smile.
"Okay, if you are who you say you are, why did you make a movements to pull your phaser on one of our guards?"
"I was joking. Jesus, are you really that stupid?"
"Look, Commander. We have to take you in." Said the closest officer.
Lefler sighed as she complied.
Lieutenant Pressman walked on to the bridge of the Toronto. Commander March was sitting in the Command Chair; both Colonel Dubins and Commander Larson's positions were empty.
"Commander," called Pressmen.
March turned in his seat. "Yes Lieutenant?"
Pressman walked in front of him.
"Where's Commander Larson?"
"In the Captains ready room. But the is kinda busy with Dubins."
"Thanks." Said Pressmen who was already on his way to the ready room.
Pressman walked down the hall to the Ready Room. He got to the door and hit the call button. The door slid open.
Colonel Dubins was sitting on the couch beside Larson. He had some lipstick on his lips-the same colour as Larson's-, his uniform was wrinkled a bit, Larson on the other hand, was out of uniform and was only wearing a pants. She only had the undershirt.
"What is it, Mr. Pressman?" Asked Commander Larson.
"Sorry for the interruption sirs, but Commander Lefler has been arrested on the Starbase."
"ON what Charge?" Asked Dubins, who was nearly yelling?
"Treason, some Security Officer Claims that she pulled her Phaser on him."
"Christ! I will go speak to Admiral Pressman in a few minutes. Dismissed Lieutenant." Larson said to the SCE.
"Aye Sir," Pressman turned and walked out the door.
Larson turned to Dubins, "shit, I can't believe that happened. Well, where were we?" She moved in and kissed him.
* * *
Captain Harkness let a sigh go as he looked around at the bridge of his yacht. A small smile came across his face as he looked over at Michelle. "You cold?"
"Now that you speak of it, yes. I'll go change." She stood and walked over to the Turbolift. She hit the call button several times. "FUCK, it's not working." Charles turned in his seat to look at her.
"You want me bath robe?"
"If you don't mind?" Charles handed it over to her. All he had on was his boxer shorts.
"Thanks."
Charles looked around. "We better get to work. I'll try to get the comm. system working, you try and restore power."
"Yes sir."
End Act 3
Act 4
Lefler was sitting on the bench in her holding cell. The dull hum of the Force Field blocking the door was starting to annoy her. On the other side a guard was leaning back reading a PADD.
"Jesus Christ, you guys are fucking morons." Lefler shouted.
"Just shut up, Commander. I am sick of hearing about it. You'll be out in a few hours, and till then, please keep your mouth shut." The guard responded looking up from his PADD.
Just then, Admiral Pressman and Commander Larson walked in.
"Commander;" Lefler shouted. "Please get me out of HERE!"
"We will Commander," Larson said back.
"Guard," Pressman nodded over in his direction. The Force field dropped and Lefler walked out.
"Thank you, Admiral." She said with a big smile.
"No Problem Commander, and next time, be sure to keep your hands away from your phaser." He said handing her lucky phaser back.
"Aye, sir." She turned to the guard.
"Have fun reading your porn."
The guard looked up and blushed. "Ah? Ah? I'm not reading Porno's, about Risian women."
"Who said anything about Risian women?" Lefler smiled, and walked out the door.
* * *
Captain Harkness was working under the Helm control; he had the emergency toolbox beside him. He was lying on his back working; he cursed every so often when he made a mistake. He made one final adjustment, and there was a hum. "Got the bastard!" he yelled.
Michelle was working on the other side of the Bridge. "Finally, we can send a distress single?" She asked.
"Yeah, I believe so." Harkness said pulling him self-out from under the control board. "Let's see what we get."
He hit the LCARS control pad. "Shit," he said.
"What?"
"We can only receive transmissions and send Transmissions at VLF."
"VLF?"
"Very Low Frequency, used back in the late 20th century as a mode of Communication."
"Ah. Can you fix it?"
"Yeah, I'll try to fix the Sub Space Dish, but at least we can receive stuff." Harkness said with a smile.
Charles hit a button and the view screen came to life.
"Welcome to the Comedy Central: 13 hour South Park marathon." Came the sound from the speakers.
"What?" Michelle asked.
"That's right, were only 378 light years from Earth, we must be picking up some of the programming from then. This should be interesting." Charles said to his girl friend.
The screen changed to show 3 cartoon people in a boat. The Cartooning was very poor. "Wow, Ned, were out of time, better use the big one." The older man said to the guy next to him, who was wearing all black. The other person was a child that was wearing an orange jacket. The Man who spoke first walked over to a rocket and lit the wick. It fired into the lake and exploded. Once at the dock they got off. "Boy it really smells like dead fish." The man who lit the wick said; he looked down to see many fish on the surface of the water. The little child mumbled something. Charles thought he said. "It smells like a pussy." But wasn't sure.
"Boy that is one sick Bastard." The old guy said.
Michelle looked over at Charles. "You find this interesting?"
"Not really," he responded. "Let's see what else we can get."
Charles hit the LCARS again, and the screen changed to a Logo that said. "CNN", an announcer started to speak. "This is CNN." in a deep voice. The screen changed again to a woman sitting behind a desk.
"Today, newly appointed Commanding officer of the United States Armed Forces, Major General David Stidham of the Marines, made his first public speech at Naval Academy. Here is a portion to it."
Charles suddenly had a feeling to start to record this, and he did.
The Screen changed to a Tall White Man; he looked to be almost 2 meters tall. He looked around the crowd.
"Thank you for that welcoming," he said in a commanding voice. "I have just been appointed to run the Military, and I'm very proud that both our Commander in Chief and the Secretary of Defence decided to bestow this honour on me.
"I will do my best to continue the long, and glorious history of this office. My first goal is to get the US Army, US Air Force, US Navy, and the US Marine Corp, into fighting shape. Our new goal is not to protect the free world from Communism, as my predecessors were tasked to do. In the modern world, the new threat isn't from Commies, but is the threat of war it's self. Right now, the United States of America, in conjunction with the Canadian Armed Forces, British Army, French Navy, and many other Countries, fought a war with Iraq. A Country that shouldn't be a threat to our homeland but is. With the break up of the Russian Empire, many of their Nuclear Weapons went missing. Many were sold to Middle East countries, which threaten to use them on each other. This is unacceptable. If one country launches one Nuclear weapon, the friends of the Country that is hit, will launch back, and we have Nuclear Holocaust. Millions will die because of the Fall Out. It is my mission to get rid of this threat. And I will use any force, that I deem acceptable.
"It is also my goal to get the Military Forces of America, and Canada up to a formidable strength. Canada to our north is not very well defendable. Their Military is small, and since we are in a mutual defence pact with them, we need to help them build they're strength. If that means, selling them Los Angles Class SSN's at a cheap price, then so be it. If it makes them strong, it makes America Strong?
"I will also, do my best to make Contact with beings that are not Human. Members of the Press might think I am crazy, but for American, and world as a whole to survive, we need to be peaceful, and show to our neighbours that we are not a threat, and we will not attack. We have survived this long; we should survive a lot longer. We will do everything to make that happen."
The screen switched back to the anchorperson. "Some very interesting remarks from the Commanding Officer of Military."
Charles ended the recording, and had no idea why he recorded in the first place, but decided to keep it.
Charles looked back to see Michelle working on the Sub Space Radio.
"Need help, Hun?" He asked.
"Yeah, if you could hand me that thing there?" She said pointing to a Flux Dilator. He handed it to her.
"Thanks," she said. He got in there with her, and they started fixing it.
* * *
Lefler walked back into her home, the Engineering Section of the Toronto. "Welcome back Commander." Greeted Pressmen.
"Thanks Lieutenant, so how are we coming on the upgrades?"
They started walking towards her office.
"Well, we have added the phasers to each deck, and are now working on the VR interface."
"And the Plasma ring?"
"Well, that's the problem sir. The thing takes a shit load of power, and no battery that exists now, can work. You would get one shot, and it would fry. So I thought of hooking it directly to the warp core like the Phasers are hooked. But the Problem is, the out put is just to great." He said with frustration. Lefler took a seat behind her desk and he sat across from her.
"Did you try having a switch that lessens the power out put?"
"Yeah, first idea. The switch blew as well."
"Umm." She looked around. She had models of The Defiant, Galaxy, and Toronto Class ships in her office. "What about a?" she ran her fingers through her hair. "Shit, it's so simple. We don't need it powered all the time, so why don't we hook it directly to the ring, but have a connection to the Warp Core, but only put it in place when needed. The only problem would be if the connection came lose."
Pressman started to smile. "My god you're good, I'll start working on the specs. Now." He stood and left the room.
* * *
Charles and Michelle had their heads in the Sub Space radio, fixing it. Charles was amazed that Michelle had such knowledge of Sub Space Receivers, and he now knew why he loved her. She was just the best at everything, he loved her so much, and he was surprised that he did, since they were only going out for a few months. Michelle got pulled her head out of the receiver, and hit a button. It started to hum.
"Yeah!" She said with a big smile. She looked over a Charles, who had a big grin on his face. "What?" She smiled too.
"I dunno." He said with a bashful smile.
"What, it's something."
"Well, there is something I would like to ask you." Michelle noticed a big difference between Captain Charles Harkness on the bridge, and Charles Harkness when they're alone. She knew she was in love with this man.
"Shoot."
"Well, Michelle. I don't quite know how to say this, so I'll just say it. I love you with all my heart, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you." He couldn't believe he was saying this. "Will you marry me?" Michelle just looked at him, with a big smile. Harkness started to panic. "I love you and you love me right, you do love me?"
Michelle loved making him squirm. "Yes, I love you Charles, and yes." She said with a big smile.
"Thank you." Charles had no idea what to say.
"No Problem. Now let's get the fuck off this Ship." She hit a button on the receiver.
"Your on Charles." She said looking at him.
"Umm oh yeah. This is Captain Charles Harkness of the Federation Star Ship Compass Rose. Support ship of the USS Toronto. We were attacked by the Dominion and we need assistance ASAP. Also, I'M GETTING MARRIED!" He yelled the last part, just because he wanted to.
End Act 4
Act 5
Lefler walked on to the Bridge with Pressman at his side. Pressman decided not to tell anyone what he saw Commander Larson and Colonel Dubins doing in the ready room. They walked pass March who was at Ops and some Marine NCO working at Tactical. Commander Larson was sitting in the Command Chair, and Dubins was not on the bridge.
"Commander Larson." Lefler called out as she approached.
"Ah, Commander Lefler," she looked at Pressman "and Lieutenant Pressman, what can I do for you two?"
"Commander, we just wanted to report that the upgrades are now complete. All testing has been finished and all the new systems are working at their peek. To brief you: we have placed the Controls for the new phaser systems at each point, and to control them, I have devised a system to allow them to operate at the Captains discretion. When it is ordered for firing at will, a green light will blink in the control rooms. When to fire only to disable, a yellow light will blink, and for holding fire a red light. It's fairly simple; I also placed a control for the lights on the Captains Right Hand Station, and at your station Commander. It should be easy to understand." Lefler said looking down at Larson.
"What about the new Plasma Ring?"
"Well, that will be controlled from the tactical positions. Nothing to new."
"Ah. So when can we depart?"
"Within the hour sir, Admiral Pressman's teams have to depart the ship."
"OK let me know when they're gone. Good work Lefler."
Lefler turned and went back to the Turbolift. Pressman only winked at Larson and laughed, Larson just blushed.
"What was that all about?" Asked Lefler, once they were both in the lift.
"I'll tell you later Commander."
"Okay? Main Engineering Deck." She ordered the Computer.
* * *
Michelle and Charles were making out on the bridge, they were both glad that they were getting Married now.
"I love you so much Charles." She moaned.
"I love you too." And Charles went back into her neck.
Only Michelle noticed a little bump. "Charles, the ship just moved."
Harkness pulled his head out. "I didn't feel anything, maybe I'm just THAT good." He said with a smile, and went back in to giving her a hickey.
They were both into it so much, that they didn't notice a Transporter beam on the other side of the bridge. Captain Reming and his First Officer Commander Reed appeared. They noticed the 2 officers enjoying each other's company. Reming decided that he better say something before they get to deep into it.
He cleared his throat. "Excuse me, Captain Harkness?"
Charles shot his head up, but didn't look back. "OH shit!"
He turned around to face Captain Reming.
"Captain, didn't you read the bumper sticker, If the Ship is Rocking, don't come aknockin." He said with a smile.
Reming laughed, even though he no idea what that meant.
"Would you 2 like to be alone, or shall we beam you over and get you into some cloths." He said looking at Harkness who was only wearing a pair of boxers.
"Yes, get us the fuck off this." Michelle yelled with a smile.
Reming tapped his Comm Badge. "Four to beam directly to Sickbay."
All four were engulfed in a blue energy beam.
End.