Hither and Yon.
After the officer's meeting, Lt Tsetsegmaa called in all the members of the Engineering and Technical teams into the worshop, which was quickly filled and full. Having changed her dress uniform for a jumpsuit, the Chief Engineer sat on a heavy machinery with Lt Kaouthrak at her side and sensed the mood of her team. The week of intense repair in Iruku had tired the department, and all they were looking for now was getting back to Zeng and enjoy well-earned permission.
The meeting was video-recorded for those on the shift to watch later.
"Team, I'm really satisfied with all the effort and energy you injected into this ship. We know there's a big list of tasks and improvements to do at the Zeng dockyard", she admitted.
"The Sharshana also behaved well in its first combat against pirates. The captain renews his compliments."
"Now... we have some information that we're the nearest to the path of some other pirates. What I can disclose is that the pirates have put their filthy hands on a cargo of 80 of our own naval Trident Mark 16.3 missiles, removed from storage at the end of their mandated lives. Yes, the Navy's missiles are so good that the pirates wanted it! Who said the navy's purchases were all the result of bribes?", she said ironically. But nobody smiled and all were tense.
"See it as a challenge, with your life, and your life of your comrades, as the stakes. I know you know each-other by now. You like some of your comrades, and some others you like less. I am like you.
But now we have to forget our grumbles and focus on those missiles. The captain, being a PADIU [see thread "Briefing Room Three" msg #9], will just charge into the melee... every missile sent in our direction, he considers as a medal to pin on his chest..." (She was cynical, but unexpected giggles erupted in the crowd)
My office door is open at all times, to validate and discuss your ideas to counter the missiles. Leave all you're doing which is not critical"
"It's an honor and a constant pleasure to lead a band of brilliant geniuses. Prove it again, folks!"
Iita Tsetsegma rolled 11 using 2d6+1. leadership project "trident shield". Hoody-hoo! We'll waste the missiles with our crossbow!