She nods as the power flickers on the ship..warning light  on the Ship's Guns  go on and horns blare as the tech try to get the power back.

 She looks up a the Ceiling,..Well?  go to where you think you are needed...

Hunter calmly
"Lyri on board ship I thought I reported here". "Off board generally I seem to be following the Master sgt or Admirals Orders.
Now my understanding is there are no shuttle available so, here was the next option

 Aye, and Normally  is would be down in those   gods be damned tunnels  with them as well...but ..i'm here ..  take the head Gear.. find yourself a place..and let ne know where you are...

Hunter does so, "better let me have a security badge for the duration Lyri. I will check Hanger deck and then Henrys Office."
Having got them Hunter heads out down to the Hanger deck

  walking out the  doors , he    hobbles down the ramp  and stands  at the  nexus of the ramp way to the elevators, going  down the way to the HAnger Dec, or  turning a bit  and heading to  the Bio-tech Lab

 Hunter heads for Christie's labs

After returning from the asteroid mission, going through the debrief, and freshening up a little bit, Roy made his way into Security, nodding to the guards on duty and checking the status displays for any alerts.  Before she got a chance to start in on him, Roy spoke up, still looking at the displays, "If you're gonna give me an earful, Master Chief, let's get it over with..."  He didn't actually smile...but there was an amused look in his eye.

  Lyri  looked  up from her  screen,..YOu Bet!...stuck in here watching  peopel shooting and getting shot  at? Giant Spdiers  runnign around?.. you know what was my big excitment?.. watching  EArl clean up the coffee he  dumped on his  damn Key Board.


 Earl looked up,  very embarrassed....

 ..Tell the SGT MAJ ..why!

 he looked at Lyri, then at Spencer,..a spider..sorta scarfed me...

Roy managed to suppress a snicker.  "Guess that means we should keep your name off list for any combat patrols in this region of space, then, doesn't it?" he quipped in a droll tone to Earl.

He turned back to Lyri, with his hands out in a gesture of helplessness.  "The Admiral wanted me to lead a team.  I wanted someone I could trust watching the shop back here.  My intention was to have a ready-response team if anyone needed reinforcements, and you were supposed to be part of it...but that apparently got countermanded, since you weren't part of the reinforcements.  I can make suggestions...but the Admiral calls the final shots on who goes out."

He grinned.  "I suppose we could let you lead the next mission, and I'll stay back here and babysit Security..."

  ..You know that  isn't happening anytime soon....until we can sort out  team leaders?..You'er the only one  who can lead   away missions...if we go black ops, we don't need  a whole lot of people for that.

Roy nodded.  "And given the number of wounded that came out of today's excursions, I wouldn't be surprised if the Admiral assigns us more black ops in the immediate future."

He shrugged, and sighed.  "These are the kinds of situations that make me glad I'm not an officer.  I'm sure the enemy has no idea just how much damage they did to us, and the Admiral was interested in making a show of strength...deploying multiple forces at the same time to give a greater impression of offensive capability.  He could have divvied up the fleet and sent ships out to interdict space lanes, but it seems like he's trying to underscore our 'boots on the ground' options, between what happened with the Hillites and today."  He shrugged again.

"But that creates the risk of overextending us.  Finding that balancing point, between making an impression of strength and spreading troops too thin...I'm glad it's not my job."

His somber expression mellowed, and then he broke a grin.  "But now that we've made a couple of big splashes, maybe he'll opt for some small-and-quiet actions that are intended to focus more on results than on being seen doing something.  Who knows?"  He chuckled, grimly.

"Is the situation stable enough that you can report to the Rec Deck?  I'd say you've earned at least a drink...maybe even a slice or two of Shadow's pizza."

  She Nodded slowly,..you've been here as long as i have..we flat out went after these areas. We  didn't  jusr run a stick across thier fence, we throw rocks at thier dog...

 with a sigh she added,I best wait  for Beth..she'd go crazy if she  got cut out of a pizza party.

In reply to Roy Spencer (msg # 65):


 "Is the situation stable enough that you can report to the Rec Deck?  I'd say you've earned at least a drink...maybe even a slice or two of Shadow's pizza."

Sgt Majors com rings
 Sgt Major, Sgt Hunter.
I require some advice and help please. We have just heard that Ajax did not make it.
That leaves young Sam in the care of social services. Before he died I agreed with him that Sam would be cared for. I have the means and the Authority under clan law, to take Sam with the clan at my home in Scotland.
Or under my wing here.
I need help getting the letter to people who will take notice of it. For that I need help and advice
Hunter waits

  McCloud  came in, cleaned up, but had fresh combat uniform on in case they were called out. He Looked    towards the holding Cell where Linda had been moved to.

 ..Came to check on what will become of the LAss......


 Lyri Looked  from Spencer to McCloud....The Admiral is elanign towards  sending her to the delta Colonies. Thre are still threats of LArgran  and some ...'untame' Ape-folks. But she can be of more help there... I fear, iof she would be allowed to go  again, and she  ran?.. she'd be taken a space walk.

 McCloud  Nodded,..Indeed... i have never seen someone run , since i came here....and something like that would play into the hands of of the Demons and their LAckeys

  Beth  made her  way into the  SEC, She Hooked up her lap top  and began set up Vid Boards to filter through the Information.

 //Lets  Head up to the Rec dec... You Coming  SGT Maj?

   Lyri and Beth will leave    either way, after  Spencer's answer and head Up...

 Beth Lyri>>>>>>>>>> Rec Dec

Roy looked at his comm unit in surprise as he listened to Hunter's request.  "Sgt. Hunter...I was under the impression you already had some contacts back on Earth, who were the ones that arranged for your assignment with the ESN.  You're going to get a lot more mileage out of them than you will trying to go through ESN contacts...everything we do, relating to Earth, is scrutinized to the point of paranoia, trying to send information through our channels is, to the best of my knowledge, likely to mark her as a target for anti-ESN factions in the Earth governments.  If your channels are no longer available, I'd try working something though Dr. Christie's contacts...to the best of my knowledge, the academics don't face the same suspicion from within Earth's governing bodies as the military does...and the risk of Ge-Fi intercepting anything is much lower.  But we're not an adoption agency, nor are we a legal firm delivering notices.  For what you're trying to do, we are the wrong channel to access...likely to do more harm that good."

He nodded to Lyri..."Right behind you..."

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"They are military contacts Sgt Major, but the point is well made."
"My understanding is she is presently on Fuji  and in the care of the medical area".
"Which is why I came to you first"
"Let me run this by you"

"1 she has been in demon hands"
"2 she has been on this ship and knows a fair bit about us all"
"3 her own kid it is thought sold her to the demons or sympathisers."
"These were the reasons for wanting to get her back here"
"If that isa no go I will request secure link to my people with security riding over watch on what I say or do"
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Roy shrugged, even though nobody outside the Security Office could see him.  "I'm not a legal advisor, Sergeant.  I don't know the first thing about the ins and outs of trying to get her back here, or trying to set her up with anyone specific on Earth.  The most I could give you is a character reference, and depending on who's asking, that isn't necessarily to your advantage...Child Service workers don't put much stock in the opinion of a long-term bachelor with a long history of violent combat service."

He sighed, audibly.  "If you're trying to get word back to Earth, you need to talk to someone in Communications.  If you're trying to get word back to Earth quietly, you can either ask Beth if she can work some digital magic for you, or you can ask Dr. Christie if he can include your message in one of his reports back to his academic types.  If you want advice on how best to try and do the whole thing above board, so nobody can come after you with claims that your actions were illicit and you have no legal rights in the matter, then you need to talk to someone in the Advocate branch...not General Bale, but one of his subordinates.  That's what they do, and they can tell you if getting her back here is even remotely possible and if not, how best to make sure she winds up in trusted hands back on Earth.  That's as much help as I can offer you."

He ended his transmission, not sure if he'd get any response or not, and muttered, "I make orphans, fer cryin' out..."  The thought that anyone would turn to him for assistance in getting an orphan into a safe home was ironic, at the very least.  Rescue her from a battlefield situation?  Sure, he could do that.  Get her a good home once she'd been rescued?

Totally outside the scope of his training and experience.  He gave a dry laugh at the notion.
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Roy glanced around Security, noting who was present and attentive.  He set one of the internal surveillance cameras to record what he was about to say, so it could be sent out to those personnel who weren't on duty before shore leave started.  "This should go without saying, but I'm going to say it anyway...and it goes for every member of Security...or at least, those who have Security as a standard duty assignment."  He paused for a moment, organizing his thoughts.

"Everest is nominally ESN territory.  But, so is Olympus.  I don't expect things to be THAT bad here...but don't take anything at face value.  If you're out on leave and notice ANYTHING that looks shifty, involving any of our people, stick your nose in it.  Don't try and take over duty for Everest Security...but if there's any legitimate way to justify it under our duties of watching out for the Hermes and her crew, rationalize away.  If I have to walk into Everest Security with an armed force to get you back, I will."  He nodded, satisfied that he'd concluded the first point, and gave a brief pause before continuing.

"Those of you who are on duty while we're on leave...keep an extra vigilant eye on anyone who's involved in loading anything aboard, any visitors who come aboard, or any unexpected packages.  We have no idea if the EDT has operatives on Everest...and we know next to nothing about any other covert organizations that may exist out here in the Beta Quad. Don't be hostile...but don't be afraid to be prickly."

He pursed his lips briefly in thought, and added, "And I know it's common practice on duty...but even if you're going ashore, off-duty, I don't want anyone running around alone.  Buddy up...and, better yet, try to keep in groups of three or more...not necessarily all Security, but if anyone's going to try and cause trouble for us, let's make damned sure they have to earn the chance."

He scowled slightly, and added, "Odds are extremely high that the Master Chief and I are going to be busy making official appearances.  Sgt. Shoemaker is likely going to be tied up on official escort duty for the Admiral and Commander.  Try to handle what you can with whoever is on duty here...if I get a call, I expect it to either be a status update on a situation that is already under control, or I expect all hell to be rising up against us.  Your duty officers are highly competent and well-seasoned...let them do their jobs."  He paused barely a moment before adding, "Duty Officers, I DO expect regular updates if there is anything to report.  But, like I said, I expect it to be REPORTS...if you're calling me for help, it better not be something you can handle on your own.  If you need extra pull with the brass for something, call me...if you need extra bodies watching the docks, you're authorized to pull people as you need them, just like always."

He sighed, and his mouth twisted as he thought for a moment.  "Hopefully, all the extra caution is just needless prudence on our part...but let's treat it like taking a sidearm to dinner in the Uppers on Fuji...better to have it and not need it, than the other way around.  Try to have fun, as best you can...but keep your eyes open and your wits straight.  That's all."

The Security troops in the office nodded, and business as usual resumed.  Roy dumped the video feed into a clip, and sent it to all his off-duty personnel.  Everyone who's Hermes assignment was ship-board security would get a chance to see the clip before anyone set foot on the ramp on the way to Everest.

>>>>>>>  from Hanger Dec

 Hennings, Bale, Lyri, Beth and Shadow enter the SEC.  Hennings   begins to set up  the Vid screens  as they await Admiral Hack to return. BAle  Orders Coffee and Doughnuts  from the Rec dec as they wait.

 Shadow Purses  his Lips   as he sits outside   on  an empty Desk  and boots  up the  Sector Map. So... The Beta fleet make s one sweep aweek... with one ship at time?... annndddd..... they get..one encounter a month...which, they seeming  have a draw.. and 'run off' the Hyrians?..but..for as nasty  as the Hyrians are. No ships , lost on either side..except  for  the  merchant ships that were attacked...

 Lyri sits at the Desk and checks  SEC logs,..funny how that works...   Fuji space  ha s  daily patrols of   3 ships or more...... we have  more then a few prize vessels  a month....enounters are often bloody..

  ....well?... to be bloody, you have to  try to be killing  some one.... I can seem to find the Gun Cams fro any enounters... the ones that do come up, are ..'glorious  Victories ' By the Everest ships...and  they have each and every victory, Von Bern is credited with...

 yeah?.. send them Over here....  he switches  to the feeds as beth sends them over, and  begins to study the 'master's  work'.

  Shadow Looks at His COMs  and   sends the COM  text,..SGT HUnter... am waiting on a rather important Briefing, can this  wait?

Conmander Sarah McKeon, Captain of the ESN Ironwood enters the SEC office with her the rest of her command staff, and Ensign Montgomery, who was getting her opportunity to visit a flagship for the first time. The senior officers kept their composure, however. Ensign Montgomery had the look of a child in a candy shop taking it in everything.

Sarah smiled internally at ENS Montgomery's excitement keeping her composure as she entered the SEC office.

 Hunter replies "you know where we are. Hunter out"

 The CPL Nodded to the  two men who stood outside the SEC office , it was not missed, that their  weapons were charged  and ready.

  ..This is  Commander  McKeon and her party, to See the  Board.... she adjusted her  helmet  once more.  Both Men outside  the  doors  were Privates , but their demeanor showed more then their  currant rank.

  The right hand   PVT spoke into his  COM, Commander McKeon   and  Her party  arriving Admiral Hennings...  he  steps aside  and Opens  the door..the CPL scampers away  towards the QM.

.............

 Entering the  SEC office One Of the SEC folks on the Computer s  stands  Up  and Salutes, Breth  and Lyri, still in their gowns, minus their shoes, Shadow   has his Tux  jacket off  and his  Blue max  dangling as he  studies  Vin Bern's  'victories"

 Admiral  Hennings   Comes out of the MAin Office and smiles, waving off salutes and what not.  General Bale is close  behind, Unlike Shadow they had  dress whites  on.

  Ahhh... Commander.. Welcome  about The Hermes... the  Enlisted  folks  went  back to work  Beth had her   feet up on her Desk as she was  working hard on  something. Lyri sat back down and grabbed  a Vid board  and went back to what she was doing... her bare feet, also  on another chair.

    I am  Admiral    Hennings, This is General BAle..Provost General  of the Fleet, helping to keep  legal  things all nice  and Tidy...

 ..That Fellow there is LC Shadow... this is LT   Beth Morrow our  COM TECH expert and SEC E-comabt specilist... that that one there is   Master Chief  Lyri Munnings.. she is  second in command  of SEC..To this fellow...SGT MAJ Roy Spencer.  he points to each one, Shadow looks  up with a  smile and   easy salute and goes  back to his study, the Girls   already having saluted  give a nod  or smile.....The rest of these folks are the poor folks who drew  work duty...

    The Admiral  and Si  gave a   nod to Jesse as she went on her  way,  The  Guard at the Door  Opened the Doors  and  shouted,OFFICER ON DEC!

 SHadow stood Up from the Desk , as t did every one at their Desks..

 Hennings and Gale GAve an easy salute

 ..At ease  for the sake of all the gods...  He stopped  and Looked at He Vids  Shadow had been Watching,...Gathering some  Tips, Shadow?

 The LC's  smile was wide,..From Him?.. Not  likely..Can't wait to get him out  in the Black and sees how he deals  with folks who are trying to kill him....


  hack had  already Turned away, but stopped,What do you  me,  Shadow?

 He Gestures  at the  screen  and winds back.... This is kill 23....watch... surrender lights  come on..and he blows the  ship out of the  black..and it was a Lizard...not a demon.... looks..here..Kill 18? smoking wing, left the contested area  and was limping home... he knocked it out  of the  sky, with  2  wingmen with him...I have seen 5 or 6 kills where   a wing man torched  the craft, and he fired at it as it blew up...Everest's ADJ awarded him the kills...Morris  wouldn't have let him have much more then , maybe..21? 22?..I have unconfirmed kills that wee cleaner then the ones he got Credit  for...

 ..intersting..that may come in HAndy..now..lets  get this briefing started...The Ironwood  folks  need to get thier shore leave to help with the cover.

 The Admiral and Si went into the Room just as the rec Dec waitress brought in doughnuts and  Coffee pots as well as a small pot of tea  and one of coco...

 The LC had them scan his wrist and slipped them both a  cred  bill.

  Beth  and Lyri walked in with their AngelSilk dresses and no shoes, Shadow held the Door for everyone to enter, Giving EN  Montgomery a Wink as he jerked his ehad  for her to enter  since he had the door.