"An order not answered is an order not given". A policy which officers are expected to live by. It is your responsibility to chase these things up, Admiral Hall.
She cast him a glance, perhaps even as far as a glare to some. This was not a slugging match to see who could outwit the other, and none present had time for childish games
If that is all, I'd like to ask you all what you feel you can provide to this effort. I will not ask you to weaken you fleets, so do not offer me capital ships, but do you feel you can spare marines, fighters, could you do without the Merchant Navy vessels assigned to your sector for a limited time? Please, speak openly.
She sat back, clasping her hands on the desk. It was time this got underway
