An Eye for an eye.

[Stoat]

When they finally moved away from the proximity of the Karlsruhe, and made way for the Omega-7 jump gate, Waap called a meeting. His new XO, Chief Engineer, Hauptmann Jarne Fokke, Navigational Officer, Hauptmann Kasima Malas and Security Chief, Hauptmann Katja Hock were contacted to attend. As they arrived in Waap'€™s ready room, he studied them. Strange creatures they were. Capable of such single mindedness, loyalty and destruction, yet still comparatively weak. They were worth study, but only in isolation, where they could be controlled. Otherwise they were a plague, an infestation to be eradicated before they grew too powerful.

'€œGentlemen, ladies, now we get to it. From here on we will be testing every facet of the capabilities of this vessel. There are several scenarios already planned, and I, myself, will be doing my part to throw some spanners into the works. You will notice unusual readings on your systems, irregularities that might otherwise be investigated. These are to be ignored. I will also be absent from the bridge during several key moments. This will allow an accurate assessment of how well you can coordinate your efforts.
Virtual simulations will commence in two hours. Once we have reached Freiburg we will be transitioning to live fire scenarios. These will continue until we reach Ulm. From there we jump to Omega-7, and then the fun begins. Be prepared. Be vigilant. Your opportunity to be noticed is upon you. Do you and your Kanzler proud, and you may find your own command in the near future. That is all.'€

As Waap stood, his officers rose in unison and saluted, looks of anticipation and excitement painted across their faces. He returned the salute crisply as he exited the room, and headed for the bridge, the officers following in his wake. Crew members snapped to attention as they passed. The sense of purpose spread rapidly through the ship, and by the time Waap reached the bridge the tension was palpable. Waap took his chair and paused. The officers present waited. Waap could hear their breathing, felt their tension. Inside, he laughed. Little did they realise what was in store.

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