Mission Summary 11401.09

The crew of the USS Don Johnson is assembled and in formation according to their departments.  All senior officers are lined up  at the head of the formation. The crew is standing at ease chatting with one another awaiting the arrival of Starfleet's Brass detachment.
Captain Dana Neepad, the station's Commanding Officer and the Sector Commander responsible for the starship, Don Johnson, is already on the podium sitting in her designated chair.

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CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Standing beside the end chair in the first row, looking outward, very uncomfortable... and not just due to the dress uniform she wore.::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::stands stoically::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: In her mind she built up her mental shields.  There were too many people, too much sensory input as well as mental.::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::in dress uniform waiting for the pomp and circumstance to start::

ACTION: The Quartermaster sounds the boatswain’s whistle signaling  the arrival of the Admiral and his entourage and calling the deck  to attention.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Her eyes shifted to Ki.  Something was... off with the man.  And it was more then the loss of the Fuzzy Dice or she should say lack of being able to find them alive.  But she did not know him enough to pick out what it was.::

VADM_D`Sorot says:
::walks out onto the platform and walks to the podium where a padd is already prepared for him::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Her eyes moved from her CTO to the arrival of Vice-Admiral.::

VADM_D`Sorot says:
::clears his throat::

VADM_D`Sorot says:
All: Crew of the Federation Starship, USS Don Johnson.  My name is Vice  Admiral Tumeric "Roots" D`Sorot and I work with Admiral Cartwright in Starfleet Operations and I am here to address you on his behalf.

VADM_D`Sorot says:
All: We have been tracking the situation aboard ship for some time now and as you already know we have made adjustments to personnel.  I am here to tell you we are removing yet another of your Command Crew.

VADM_D`Sorot says:
All: Commander Nancy Lee Fowler is being recalled to Starfleet Headquarters on special assignment.  Of course, I am not at liberty to discuss the details of that assignment.

VADM_D`Sorot says:
All: However, there are many among you that represent the finest traditions of Starfleet and require no special commendation, notation or even mention.  To you: The United Federation of Planets is deeply within your debt.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Tempted to frown, she kept her face straight.  Whatever was going on, she did not like it.::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::narrows his eyes::

VADM_D`Sorot says:
All: Do not worry, I am not one of those long winded Admirals, I'll get straight to the point.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Shifting slightly to look at the entourage more straight on, she quietly waits for the shoe to drop.::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::has some idea of a guess, but wants to wait to hear it::

VADM_D`Sorot says:
All: No, I have not yet found Lieutenant Frank Garlingus.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: That was a mixed blessing.::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::thinks the Vice Admiral's comment was meant as assurance of search and humor at the same time::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::wonders who that was::

VADM_D`Sorot says:
All: After many discussions with Captain Dana Neepad, your Sector Commander, and upon her express recommendation we have assigned her as your Commanding Officer in the interim.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: She could not help it.  Her eyes widened and a stone seemed to drop in her stomach.  Now might be a good time to go home.  She was over due for some away time.::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::is in shock::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Toros had wanted her to go back with him and her son had almost tackled her with doing so.  Only the fact the DJ was short command staff as well as crew had her turn him down.::

VADM_D`Sorot says:
::looks at his padd and looks up:: All: Oh, excuse me.  My notes seem to be ::taps at the padd a bit:: All: Just a moment... Oh, forget this...  All: Where is Commander Sin’ajéídishjool So’tsoh?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: She looked up as the Admiral mangled her name and stepped forward.::

VADM_D`Sorot says:
CSO: Commander So'tsoh, please report.  ::motions to a spot next to him on the podium::

VADM_D`Sorot says:
::watches her intently and picks up a different padd::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Nods and forces her feet to move forward, though one was not able to tell unless they knew her very very well.::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::recalls "borrowing" a shuttle and tries to recall if it belonged to Neepad::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Stepping up to the podium, she comes to full attention.::

VADM_D`Sorot says:
::nods and smiles then addresses the crowd sternly:: All: As you all know, Commander So`tsoh has been your Acting Commanding Officer in the absence of Starfleet's proper direction and replacement.  

VADM_D`Sorot says:
All: She has also been a veritable thorn in Captain Neepad's side for the duration of this assignment and her duty.  There is of course only one course of action that warrants such behavior.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Lifts a brow::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::pretty sure its a promotion::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::knows where this is going, thinks of Captain Riker when he was the First Officer of the Enterprise::

VADM_D`Sorot says:
CSO: Commander So`tsoh.  ::picks up the padd and begins to read off of it::

VADM_D`Sorot says:
CSO: It is with great honor and distinction, and through meritorious service to yourself, your crew, and in honor of the highest traditions of Starfleet and the United Federation of Planets that you are assigned as Commanding Officer of the USS Don Johnson effective immediately.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks at the Vice-Admiral as if he has lost his mind, though she kept her face expressionless.::

VADM_D`Sorot says:
::puts the padd down:: CO: Congratulations Captain, Fair winds and Following Sees. Neepad: Sit down.

VADM_D`Sorot says:
::extends his hand to So`tsoh:: CO: Congratulations Captain.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::has never had a different commandeering officer while assigned to this ship::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Sin looked at the extended hand and up into the vice-admirals eyes and simply nodded her head.  To be honest, except the fact she was Vulcan, she really did not know what to say.::

VADM_D`Sorot says:
::frowns one corner of his smile and looks back towards the crowd:: All: Vulcans.  Crew dismissed! ::walks off the podium with his entourage with Neepad in tow raising audible concerns and objections::

ACTION: The crew comes to attention as the Admiral leaves and then breaks ranks talking amongst themselves.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::can hear Neepad's objections and starts to laugh a lot on the inside::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::attention::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::walks over to the CO::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: Congratulations boss!

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Silently she watches as the entourage leaves.  Until she hears Telarus and turns toward him with a lifted brow.::  CEO:  I highly question the logic of this decision.  That or the Federation is desperate.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: Well desperate enough that you are our CO, better you than Neepad.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::not in the mood for socializing, plans his escape:

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: At least I don't have to upgrade your command codes. ::looks over to Lieutenant Ki::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: lifts a brow in consideration::  CEO:  That point, I cannot disagree.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::moves off::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: So where are we gonna celebrate this, we should do this at the officer's club here on the station. ::laughs::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: steps back down to ground level::  CEO:  I am curious what our orders are.  As well as how commander Neepad is taking all of this or will.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::loosens the top button of his uniform::

Capt_Neepad says:
::is seen storming back into the hall searching around::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Starts back down the aisle::  CEO:  Why all the pomp and circumstance?  As for celebrating... If you desire.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::stops as Neepad comes back::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
All: Drinks on me.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
:wonders if he might be needed to defend his CO::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Stills as she feels the wave of negative emotion flowing back into the room.::

Capt_Neepad says:
::looks furious as she spots all the senior officers grouping together:: CO: Commander! ::walks calmly but swiftly toward the cluster of Don Johnson senior officers::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Tensing, she is reminded by Telarus and the drinks that she no longer was in a position to simply act.::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::having stood quietly, approaches the new captain::CO: Congratulations ::beams::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::watches and waits to see what develops::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Nods her head as the woman approaches::  Capt Neepad:: Captain...

Capt_Neepad says:
::stops a few feet from the officers:: CO: Admiral.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: quietly responds:: OPS:  Thank you.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: lifts a brow::  Capt Neepad:  Admiral?

Capt_Neepad says:
::hands her orders to the Commander:: CO: I have been reassigned to a desk.  I am now responsible for a small division of researchers on a distant frigate that are only in comm range once every 3 months.  Along with this assignment is a promotion to Rear Admiral.  Vice Admiral D`Sorot is the new interim Sector Commander until a new one is assigned.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: It was hard... only she would know how hard, it was not to smile.  But she kept her face stoic and her voice even.::  Capt Neepad:  Congratulations.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::overhears this and responds aloud:: All: Two rounds of drink of the best shit! on me!

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Briefly she shifts her eyes toward Telarus and back.::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::looks over at the new Rear Admiral:: Neepad: Because mam you deserve it and the Captain, especially the Captain.

Capt_Neepad says:
::shoots a feverish look to the CEO:: CO: Thank you.  I leave immediately.  The USS Carteron is waiting me now.  Good ... Good luck on your new assignment... Captain.  ::turns on her heel and walks away as swiftly as she came in::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: almost... it was close, she almost rolled her eyes.  As Neepad turned to leave them she quietly responded.::  Capt Neepad:  And to you, Admiral.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
All: Off to the Officer's Club, we need to mark some territory.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  Mark some territory?

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: Captain, I know you are very reserved, but tonight we celebrate.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: It's an Earth expression Captain.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::looks over at OPS::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS: I would like to know who is in command of this station.  Our orders of being assigned here were not changed.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CEO: Lets hope they have stout beer

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::walks out with the Captain in tow to the lounge::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::follows the group::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::feels very conspicuous in his dress whites as they enter a more public area::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::taps COMM badge:: Don Johnson: Please adjust crew rotations accordingly, we will be delayed on our return to the ship. Telarus out.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: looks at Telarus and says nothing.  The crew deserved this... now if she can just survive it.::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::slips away from the group::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::walks into the lounge and whistles loudly:: All: Hey everybody. Atten!-tion! on Deck!

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: First one is on me. Captain.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
All: New Captain on deck. Get the good stuff, Neepad's gone. It's on me boys and girls.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Out of the corner of her eye she notes Ki leaving.::

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