Oseno Arrival

*USS Alsea: 0600 Hours*

The automated wakeup tone of the Alsea's computer jolted Jureth out of a deep sleep. He had stayed up until nearly 0200 the night before reading Starfleet's latest intelligence reports on the disposition of the Klingon Empire's assets as well as working on ways to improve the response time of the Alsea's security teams. He had also issued a general recall for the entire tactical and security department after the ship received Fleet Captain Samji's message about the early morning briefing despite not receiving any orders to do so.

After a quick sonic shower, Jureth pulled a crisp new duty uniform and had the computer replicate a nutrient bar for him as he didn't want to waste time going to the ship's mess to eat breakfast. He munched the bar as he walked down the passage of the Alsea and then rode the turbolift to the ship's bridge. As he entered he saw Cat Steele standing at the tactical console. He nodded to her and noted she was wearing her new rank of lieutenant junior grade which she had received after he requested a promotion for her for her actions during their recent confrontation with the Klingons and the Azimuth Horizon. After acknowledging Cat he proceeded to the ship's command chair where an operations ensign that he didn't recognize was sitting comfortably. The human male stood as soon as he spotted Jureth.

"Status Ensign"

"All quiet Sir. No new orders from Command."

"Any sign of the captain or Commander Rivers?"

"No Sir, I"ve not heard from either of them."

"Thank you Ensign. I will be heading to the Starbase for a briefing. Please remain in command until I return or you hear otherwise from the captain or XO."

"Aye Sir."

No word from either of the Alsea's most senior officer meant that Jureth was still technically in command of the ship though being in space dock made that less crucial than if they were in action and the CO and XO were disabled in some way. He made his way over to Cat who frowned at him.

"Have you even left the ship?"

"No, I had things to do."

"You work too much Oseno," she said disapprovingly

"It comes with the job."

"So does the occasional rest and relaxation."

"There will be time for that later.."

Jureth's old friend only shook her head in admonishment.

"I'm headed to starbase for the briefing. I want you to run up to date diagnostics on all the weapons systems, implement normal operating security protocols, and start our training sessions again. Its time to get back to work."

"Aye, I'll get on it."

"Thanks Cat, see you when I get back."

She nodded absently and went back to tapping commands into the ship's tactical console. Oseno took a step toward the turbolift and then stopped.

"Computer, intercom."

The computer beeped in acknowledgement.

"All hands, this is Lieutenant Oseno on the bridge. All senior officers are directed to report to Starbase Ten for a briefing by zero seven hundred, Oseno out."

Satisfied with his announcement Jureth rode the turbolift down to the lower decks and proceeded to the ship's number one transporter room. He nodded to the chief manning the console.

"Over to Starbase Ten Chief."

"Aye Sir...energizing."

The transporter gripped Jureth and then deposited him a moment later on the transporter pad of the massive Starbase. The young female transporter operator smiled at him.

"Welcome to Starbase Ten."

"Thank you," Jureth replied

Jureth exited the transporter room and pulled out his personal PADD to check the exact location of the morning's briefing. It didn't take him long to make his way to the meeting room. As he entered he noticed that many officers were already gathered. The only two he recognized were Fleet Captain Samji and Captain Kheren of the Artemis whom he knew by reputation more than anything else. As he found a seat by himself he also noted that none of the Alsea's other officers were present, and hoped they would make it on time. Sitting down he extracted the PADD again and proceeded to go over the briefing background information for what was at least the fourth time. After skimming the documents again he decided he wanted something to sip on for the briefing and so moved to find the nearest replicator.

"Vulcan spiced tea, warm."

The beverage materialized in front of him and as he turned around he noted the arrival of Josh Vincent, the Alsea's ops boss. He walked over to where Josh had seated himself.

"Good morning Mister Vincent," he said cordially "How was the time off? Were you able to relax?"