Lt. JG Ollie Bergmen - PIC back to Artemis

[CPT Arianus]

(( Type-17 Argo Transport “Atlas”, Designated Flight Training Ground, Space around Risa ))

Syrex: Take my seat, Lieutenant. I’ll take us back to the Artemis.

Bergmen nodded as he settled back into the front row again, this time not behind the helm but at the OPS console. His fingers followed those of Lt. Syrex and he started tracking the malfunctioning rear RCS thruster, ensuring its failure wouldn't catch them off guard.

Bergmen: I guess I failed, right?

Syrex: You’ll get your results in a few days. As I have experience in helm control, I shall be filing a joint report to Captain MacKenzie on your performance and your fitness for flight.

Bergmen: Understood, ma’am. But.. ::pauses:: If you would like to share anything… a recommendation. Advice…

He thought viewing it from another angle might be beneficial, but it was clear that it wouldn't.

Syrex: I’m afraid I can’t divulge that information to you now. Needless to say, the fact I’m on the helm should allow you to draw your own conclusions.

Ollie nodded and let it be.

Syrex: About thirty minutes until they’re expecting us. I’ll save you the humiliation of coming back early with me at the helm, we’ll go back slowly, you can talk to ATC when we get closer. In the meantime, allow yourself to take in the views of Risa.

Bergmen confirmed the information with a nod of his head and informed Risa Control of the flight plan change, requesting permission to deviate from the planned course. As he received one, there was not much to do, so he started their approach checklist along with the CG calculations for the landing.

END for Ollie

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Lieutenant JG Ollie Bergmen
Operations Officer
U.S.S. Artemis-A
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