[Halo] New! Halo RPG Pt. 11

[Erex]

Devron: My aplogies sir. I believe that the bismark is slow due to sheer size, and ablative armor, amount of armaments onboard, the weight it has, how many engine units does the Bismark have sir?

[Naked Crook]

Vernette: Who cares how many engines it has...what matters is the design elements. The Bismarck's engines were reverse engineered from Forerunner Technology that we had recovered during The War. With that said...when we tested those engines two years ago, the Bismarck was faster and more manuverable than our smaller ships, despite its sheer size. Vernette paused. He glared at Devron. Vernette: I will say this once, and once only, Captain; when you are under MY COMMAND, you will refrain from "assuming" things about technology and ships that you only found out about 5 minutes ago. You are free to speculate and exchange ideas on tactics with your fellow officers to refine ideas into workable tactics. However, when it comes to you, making battle tactics in your head, by yourself, based on incomplete information and assumptions on ships and technology that you have not been briefed on, you become a danger to the people around you...and I will not tolerate that. Vernette scoffed. Vernette: There is only one person in this room who is allowed to take risky, spur the moment decisions, without consulting anyone, and that person is me. I am the ranking Officer here, I have earned the right to make the risky decisions, I have proven that my risksa re always acceptable risks...all because I have demonstrated time and time again that my decisions are based on quantifiable and measurable data and information. Vernette glared at Devron. Vernette: Keep that in mind Devron...

[Erex]

Devron: Yes sir. Devron sits down and kept quiet.

[Naked Crook]

Vernette: Now that I have that sorted out...this meeting is dismissed. I want round the clock tactical readiness, and I want to be prepared to move at any given time. I expect there to be tactical drills in all departments to ensure maximum readiness. Vernette paused. He looked at Troy. Vernette: Commander Troy, I presume? I want you to help our medical teams bring these... Vernette looked at the beaten Trust officers. Vernette: ...Bring these...damaged people...to the medical bay. After you have done that, I want you to settle in and set up an Ops center for yourself somewhere on my ship to coordinate your Spartans. Vernette looked at Hayes and Burke. Vernette: Hayes, Burke...I want you two to re-evaluate tactical projections to include assistance from The Brutes. Exclude the Elites, as they are not a definite variable in our military strength. Vernette looked to Cochraine. Vernette: Captain Cochraine...Captain Devron...I will need to speak to you both after this briefing. Vernette nodded. He stood up. Vernette: You are all dismissed. We are done here.

[Erex]

Devron walks up to Director Vernette. Devron: Yes sir?

[Hells Sniper]

Commander Troy nodded. Troy: It will be done, Director. Troy saluted and then called in a few of his Spartans. Within a few moments, Troy and the three Spartans he contacted were helping the medical team with the Trust prisoners. Dangerus watched Troy leave and then turned to the Agents. The Agents were getting ready to leave the room, unless any orders came up for them. He again, noticed Jacob wasn't with them. Dangerus looked at Dallas and Dakota who were leaving the room. As Dakota passed him, Dangerus looked at her. Dangerus: Dakota, right? Dallas: Yeah, Dangerus? Dangerus nodded, he looked down at her. Dangerus: Where is Jacob? Dakota was taken back a bit...she didn't realize Dangerus was "close" with Jacob. And she didn't really know how to respond. That's when Dallas chimed in. Dallas: Chieftian... Dangerus turned to Dallas. Dallas: Jacob...he defected to the Trust a few weeks ago. Dangerus looked at Dallas. He was surprised, this wasn't Jacob. Jacob was loyal, strong, whole-hearted in his quest for humanity. Dangerus: He did what? Dallas: We thought he was killed in action...but a few days later he popped up on radar. Jacob is officially Black 5....and he seems like he is not coming back. He's already killed a good amount of ONI soldiers, including one of his friends from the Task Force. Dallas looked at Dangerus. Dallas: I'm sorry. Dallas was about to walk away, but Dangerus put his hand on Dallas' shoulder. Dangerus: No..I am sorry, Dallas. Jacob was a good friend. Dallas: He was an even better brother...but Jacob is no longer there. Jacob is dead...he's been replaced by whoever the hell Black 5 is. Standing orders are to shoot on sight... Dallas looked at Dangerus. Dallas: Thought you would want to know... Dangerus nodded and let Dallas and Dakota leave. He took a deep breath and looked upwards, trying to sort out why Jacob would have done that...if it was even him doing it to begin with. Dangerus just thought about the last time he saw Jacob...it was a while ago..and for that, he was saddened. From what he could tell, Jacob was no longer...Jacob. And he would have to be killed if the two ever fought.

[Naked Crook]

Vernette: Captain Devron...I am fully aware of your posting on The Draco. I want to make one thing very clear Captain; you have been put in charge of The Draco because it was deemed that you would be a better CO than Tylan was. To a degree, I believe that you are. However...I cannot have the crew of The Draco making mistakes like they did when Tylan was in command. Vernette paused. Vernette: Most of the people in this froom...From Admiral Burke, to Captain Hayes. I have served with most of these people for many years. What you call above and beyond the call of duty, they call it a typical day at the office. Captain...if you are unable to elevate yourself, and your crew, to this exceptional level of excellence...you must tell me now. Concurrently, as Vernette was speaking to Devron, Barrabus had overhear Dallas and Dangerus. Barrabus approached Dangerus. Barrabus: I overheard what was said. It is difficult to believe that Jacob would willing defect...

[Hells Sniper]

Dangerus looked at Barrabus and nodded. Dangerus: From knowing him...from working with him, it could not have been willingly. Dangerus shrugged. Dangerus: I can only imagine how these humans must feel going into battle against him.

[Erex]

Devron: Director, I always except a challenge, I've never had a crew that was so lassiez faire, but I assure you they won't get the luxury of being so laid back as with Tylan's command. I'll ensure the drills are done, till I deem they are ready, I will not make the mistakes that Tylan made, and if I do, I expect the full wrath of consquences sir. I would like to keep Tylan as a Pilot as he seems to be a good pilot, not a good commander though. I would also like to apologies for speaking out like I did sir.

[Naked Crook]

Barrabus: Well...I have known Jacob for many years. I have also known about The Trust for many years...and based on what I have seen from The Trust...they are capable of great acts of evil and deception. I have no doubt that Jacob has been a victim of that evil and deception. Barrabus paused. Barrabus: Jacob needs to be helped...do not lose sight of that...and think about that before you do anything that may end his existence. Concurrently: Vernette looked at Devron. Vernette: Well...Devron...Tylan's actions will reflect on your leadership abilities. You place him in the position of a pilot. Pilots work in squadrons. Squadrons require leaders...and command abilities...and the ability to make rational decisions. Are you telling me that you are moving him from one position of command, to another? Vernette shook his head. Vernette: Captain...answer that question carefully...