Dahan
Rear Admiral
Prologue
“This is Barbara Miles from TCN news for a special bulletin. We have received word that the Confederation Flagship the TCS Concordia has been destroyed. We do not know how many lives were lost onboard, but we have received reports that Confed forces who were present at the time of the incident have confirmed sightings of the flagship being hit by Kilrathi forces.
So once again we have received confirmed reports that the Confederation Flagship, the TCS Concordia has been destroyed by Kilrathi forces. More update will unfold as more information is brought in. This is Barbara Miles from TCN news”
The news hit me hard when I first heard about it. The Concordia, the pride of the Confederation, the most recognised ship ever in the Confederation Navy was lost along with some of the best trained officers and pilots.
They say those who served onboard the Flagship for a while often turn out to be some of the best non-coms and officers of the Confed Forces. I know because I was one of them.
The Concordia was where I made many friends some I still keep in contact and others, well lets just say that I wish they still here with me to share my fond memories.
My name is Kerrigan, Major Michael Kerrigan and I’m a pilot off the TCS Kinney. I have recently been assigned to the Kinney after spending six month in rehab after serving a stint onboard the Concordia. After receiving recommendation from Admiral Tolwyn for reassignment, I was even surprised to receive letters of recommendations from the Concordia’s previous Wing Commanders Colonel Devereaux and Colonel Blair.
Receiving from recommendation from Admiral Tolwyn was one thing, but receiving recommendations from two of Concordia’s previous Wing Commanders not to mention two of the most recognised officers in the Confederation Military was something of a shock.
I guess they wanted to see me through and hope for the best. I guess Space Forces Officers do their best to look after their own.
I was back at Sol recovering from an accident when I heard about the Concordia. I thought my career might have ended after hearing news of the lost of the Concordia. Where was I supposed to go with no assigned carrier? I was not sure if either Maverick or Angel were alive or survive the attack. But I was lucky to received word they both were not onboard when it happen nor was Admiral Tolwyn.
I guess I was lucky to know to some of people I admire and respect are still alive.
A week later after the news of the Concordia’s loss and out of rehab I received word from Confed Medical that I was given the all clear that I can return to active duty. A few days later I received orders of my new assignment to join the TCS Kinney Battle Group under the command of the Confederation 14th Battle Fleet under the command of Admiral Mardukas.
TCS Kinney
Flight Deck
Vespus System, Grills Quadrant, Enigma Sector
In orbit of Vespus Naval Base
“Welcome aboard Major” said Colonel Smith shaking my hand, “welcome aboard the TCS Kinney”
“Thank you sir” returning the handshake, taking a quick look around, I could see the usual hustle and bustle of the tech teams fixing, maintaining the fighters and support crafts of the carrier, “looks like we have had a busy day?”
“Eh, we have seen better” said Smith, “the Naval Base is getting resupplies and re-enforce its position after the last attack”
“Ah yes sir. After the lost of the Concordia, I guess Command is not taking any chances with any strategic position we hold and any ships we are assigned to”
“You were assigned to the Concordia before the Kinney?” asked Smith
“Yes sir” I replied giving a moment of silence reflecting on the number of lives lost onboard.
“My deepest sympathies” said Smith “Come, I will take you to meet the Captain” as Smith lead me to the main exit lift.
“Well Major I must say” said Captain Bernadette McCallum as she review my file, “I am impressed with your record
“Thank you Captain” I replied. I wasn’t sure if she was referring to the letters of recommendations or the number of misdemeanour points I have while onboard the Concordia.
“Receiving not just one or two but three letter of recommendation from three different superiors” continued Bernadette, “normally I would be reviewing about your demerit points of misdemeanour. But I guess the letters outweigh them and your performance record does show that you do get the job done”
“Thank you Captain. Honestly I didn’t know what to expect” I said, “I just like to get back into the cockpit and fly again like every other pilot”
“Very true major” said the Commanding Officer of the Kinney, “At this stage the Battle Group is regrouping here at Vespus before we receive new orders from Command. Until then Major I will let Colonel Smith show you to your quarters and let you get yourself familiarise with the ship and crew”
“Thank you Captain” I replied saluting to the Captain and headed out of the room with Colonel Smith
TCS Kinney
Flight Wing Briefing Room
Vespus System, Grills Quadrant, Enigma Sector
In orbit of Vespus Naval Base
The Battle Group wasn’t fully ready and there was a flight assignment briefing yet so I wonder what was going on.
I sat down at the front of the seatings with a cup of hot chocolate while waiting for the Colonel to come in while several more pilots began to come in. I didn’t recognise anyone so I read up on the last Bulletin Updates from front lines.
I think it was about 20 minutes later when the entire flight wing was already inside and Colonel Smith came in with Captain McCallum.
“At ease folks” said Smith as everyone stood to attention as the senior officers entered, “this is not a briefing but to inform you of our new assignment” there was a few whispering among the pilots about what was this new assignment the Kinney was assigned to “so without further questions I will pass over to the Captain to provide the details”
“Good afternoon pilots” said the Captain as she stood to the podium, “as of this stage everyone would be aware of the lost of the TCS Concordia and everyone would like to take a shot at the Kilrathi responsible for it” I turn to see a few nods and mumbled agreements
“Bloody shit we do!” said one of the pilots in the background, “oops sorry Captain”
“That’s alright pilot” smiled McCallum, “I do want to take a hit at those cat bastards, which explains to our new assignment”
Hang on this was interesting I think the Captain was trying to tell us something
“As from 1200 hours yesterday, the Kinney Battle Group is assigned to track down the Kilrathi Raider force responsible for taking the Concordia and its supporting forces” a large cheer erupted amongst the pilots, even I cheer at the news we received. We are getting back at the Kilrathi for hitting us and now we are going to get them where it hurts.
“As it stands” continued the Captain, “we are still awaiting supplies and the rest of the Battle Group to arrive, but for now I believe that everyone should focus on their job and be aware of the task at hand. Please do not get excited with this new assignment we have been given. Because we may be reassigned and we don’t to be given a different assignment so we have to make sure we do the job right. Until then flight briefing assignments from Colonel Smith will not commence till 1300 hours tomorrow. Dismissed”
“This is Barbara Miles from TCN news for a special bulletin. We have received word that the Confederation Flagship the TCS Concordia has been destroyed. We do not know how many lives were lost onboard, but we have received reports that Confed forces who were present at the time of the incident have confirmed sightings of the flagship being hit by Kilrathi forces.
So once again we have received confirmed reports that the Confederation Flagship, the TCS Concordia has been destroyed by Kilrathi forces. More update will unfold as more information is brought in. This is Barbara Miles from TCN news”
The news hit me hard when I first heard about it. The Concordia, the pride of the Confederation, the most recognised ship ever in the Confederation Navy was lost along with some of the best trained officers and pilots.
They say those who served onboard the Flagship for a while often turn out to be some of the best non-coms and officers of the Confed Forces. I know because I was one of them.
The Concordia was where I made many friends some I still keep in contact and others, well lets just say that I wish they still here with me to share my fond memories.
My name is Kerrigan, Major Michael Kerrigan and I’m a pilot off the TCS Kinney. I have recently been assigned to the Kinney after spending six month in rehab after serving a stint onboard the Concordia. After receiving recommendation from Admiral Tolwyn for reassignment, I was even surprised to receive letters of recommendations from the Concordia’s previous Wing Commanders Colonel Devereaux and Colonel Blair.
Receiving from recommendation from Admiral Tolwyn was one thing, but receiving recommendations from two of Concordia’s previous Wing Commanders not to mention two of the most recognised officers in the Confederation Military was something of a shock.
I guess they wanted to see me through and hope for the best. I guess Space Forces Officers do their best to look after their own.
I was back at Sol recovering from an accident when I heard about the Concordia. I thought my career might have ended after hearing news of the lost of the Concordia. Where was I supposed to go with no assigned carrier? I was not sure if either Maverick or Angel were alive or survive the attack. But I was lucky to received word they both were not onboard when it happen nor was Admiral Tolwyn.
I guess I was lucky to know to some of people I admire and respect are still alive.
A week later after the news of the Concordia’s loss and out of rehab I received word from Confed Medical that I was given the all clear that I can return to active duty. A few days later I received orders of my new assignment to join the TCS Kinney Battle Group under the command of the Confederation 14th Battle Fleet under the command of Admiral Mardukas.
TCS Kinney
Flight Deck
Vespus System, Grills Quadrant, Enigma Sector
In orbit of Vespus Naval Base
“Welcome aboard Major” said Colonel Smith shaking my hand, “welcome aboard the TCS Kinney”
“Thank you sir” returning the handshake, taking a quick look around, I could see the usual hustle and bustle of the tech teams fixing, maintaining the fighters and support crafts of the carrier, “looks like we have had a busy day?”
“Eh, we have seen better” said Smith, “the Naval Base is getting resupplies and re-enforce its position after the last attack”
“Ah yes sir. After the lost of the Concordia, I guess Command is not taking any chances with any strategic position we hold and any ships we are assigned to”
“You were assigned to the Concordia before the Kinney?” asked Smith
“Yes sir” I replied giving a moment of silence reflecting on the number of lives lost onboard.
“My deepest sympathies” said Smith “Come, I will take you to meet the Captain” as Smith lead me to the main exit lift.
* * *
“Well Major I must say” said Captain Bernadette McCallum as she review my file, “I am impressed with your record
“Thank you Captain” I replied. I wasn’t sure if she was referring to the letters of recommendations or the number of misdemeanour points I have while onboard the Concordia.
“Receiving not just one or two but three letter of recommendation from three different superiors” continued Bernadette, “normally I would be reviewing about your demerit points of misdemeanour. But I guess the letters outweigh them and your performance record does show that you do get the job done”
“Thank you Captain. Honestly I didn’t know what to expect” I said, “I just like to get back into the cockpit and fly again like every other pilot”
“Very true major” said the Commanding Officer of the Kinney, “At this stage the Battle Group is regrouping here at Vespus before we receive new orders from Command. Until then Major I will let Colonel Smith show you to your quarters and let you get yourself familiarise with the ship and crew”
“Thank you Captain” I replied saluting to the Captain and headed out of the room with Colonel Smith
* * *
TCS Kinney
Flight Wing Briefing Room
Vespus System, Grills Quadrant, Enigma Sector
In orbit of Vespus Naval Base
The Battle Group wasn’t fully ready and there was a flight assignment briefing yet so I wonder what was going on.
I sat down at the front of the seatings with a cup of hot chocolate while waiting for the Colonel to come in while several more pilots began to come in. I didn’t recognise anyone so I read up on the last Bulletin Updates from front lines.
I think it was about 20 minutes later when the entire flight wing was already inside and Colonel Smith came in with Captain McCallum.
“At ease folks” said Smith as everyone stood to attention as the senior officers entered, “this is not a briefing but to inform you of our new assignment” there was a few whispering among the pilots about what was this new assignment the Kinney was assigned to “so without further questions I will pass over to the Captain to provide the details”
“Good afternoon pilots” said the Captain as she stood to the podium, “as of this stage everyone would be aware of the lost of the TCS Concordia and everyone would like to take a shot at the Kilrathi responsible for it” I turn to see a few nods and mumbled agreements
“Bloody shit we do!” said one of the pilots in the background, “oops sorry Captain”
“That’s alright pilot” smiled McCallum, “I do want to take a hit at those cat bastards, which explains to our new assignment”
Hang on this was interesting I think the Captain was trying to tell us something
“As from 1200 hours yesterday, the Kinney Battle Group is assigned to track down the Kilrathi Raider force responsible for taking the Concordia and its supporting forces” a large cheer erupted amongst the pilots, even I cheer at the news we received. We are getting back at the Kilrathi for hitting us and now we are going to get them where it hurts.
“As it stands” continued the Captain, “we are still awaiting supplies and the rest of the Battle Group to arrive, but for now I believe that everyone should focus on their job and be aware of the task at hand. Please do not get excited with this new assignment we have been given. Because we may be reassigned and we don’t to be given a different assignment so we have to make sure we do the job right. Until then flight briefing assignments from Colonel Smith will not commence till 1300 hours tomorrow. Dismissed”