Ensign Natasha Cole - Aces and Advice

[Natasha Schell]

((USS Artemis-A, deck 8, Chief Tactical Officer office))

Cole drank some of her coffee as she listened to the Lieutenant talk, contemplating the meaning behind their discussion.

Cole: Sir, am I in trouble?

Silveira: No, of course not. You actually did well, given the circumstances. It was your first mission and you ended up in a space battle. I spent years before actually firing any of the ship's weapons in action. That’s not why I called you.

Cole: Thank you Sir. It certainly wasn’t what I expected from my first mission.

Silveira: Without sounding condescending, I want you to take this lesson and learn from it. Don’t go to battle with the most outlandish tactic upfront. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best. If the other Destroyer was nearer, and they were coordinating, the Artemis would have been in big trouble. It’s like a game of chess. You have to think a few moves ahead.

Cole: ::nodding:: I understand sir, a more apt metaphor might to an ace up your sleeve.

She would have to keep some of her more bold tactics in reserve if she found herself at tactical in the future.

Silveira: I hope you don’t mind the advice. I am pleased to know that if we ever need you at Tactical you can handle the job.

Cole: Advice is always welcome. Admittedly Tactical is kind of in my blood.

 

Silveira: Response

Cole: An ancestor of mine served aboard an NX class ship as a Tactical officer. And my father is Commander Solan.

She sipped more of her coffee.

 

Silveira: Response

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Ens. Natasha Cole
Security Officer
USS Artemis-A
Writer ID A240205NC4