Turning True Blue

[Markam]

Turning True Blue

It had been a while. Admiral John Redmond had left Planet Sydney several weeks ago, leaving the planet to his staff while he returned to New London to take part in the battle unfolding. His actions had earned him a promotion, and with it the command of the Essex. Though the latter likely a result of the previous commanders untimely demise. With the command however, the Stirling had become a burden that needed lifting. Plans were being made for a succession of sorts. In an twist of fates, the Fleet Admiral had the serving MP for Port Jackson lined up for the role. She had been given a BAF commission on a warship prior to the battle of New London, and had proven herself a commander of skill and merit. The role of Stirling command required civilian skills and military skills in equal measure, and John himself had been required to handle civilian contracts for planet-side development and fortification efforts.

John had once spoke very briefly to the commander-in-waiting, though such is his abrasiveness to junior officers, he had insulted her father in the process. Mot exactly making the brightest of starts. Nevertheless, he shared a few things in common with the Commander: 1. A Leeds heritage, 2. A New London battle honour and, 3. A connection to a certain unscrupulous faction from the northern Tau region.

The nature of the task ahead in Omega-49 put very much the issue of Leeds relocation efforts at the forefront, and both parties had emotional investment. Additionally, the Northern Connection, as it was being referred to, may well be called upon to give a leg up in development, with Bretonian post war resources and financial assets being deployed more so in Old Bretonia. The New Bretonia may well appreciate a little Northern investment to shore up the rapidly depleting Regional Development Funds.

Time was pressing, the Essex was being readied to move to Dublin, and with its movement the distance to Omega-49 would be lessened, allowing both fleets to work more closely. As the fleet made ready, John directed himself to Planet Sydney, arranging for the commander to make her way to the Chateau d'Or, the former pleasure palace of a wealthy Zoner that now constituted the Admiralty command center planet side.

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