The Next Move "
By: Ian Hunter, Commanding Officer, [PC]
Jonathan Wright, Executive Officer, [PC]
Jeff Westfall, Tactical Officer, [PST]

Stardate: 58205.28 1815

Hunter stepped on to the bridge, whistling softly. He was greeted by Yeoman Rands, "you seem to be in a good mood this evening Captain," she said handing him a PADD which contained several reports from the Gamma shift.

"Thank-you Yeoman," said Hunter as he continued on his way toward the big chair.

He sat down and looked over at Wright with a nod, "Commander," he said, "how are we doing?"

"Good Captain, and you?" Wright who had just vacated the command chair took his own station and continued reading various situation reports.

"Good to hear,' Hunter replied as he began looking over the reports. Most of them indicated a state of readiness. This added to Hunter's good mood.

"Westfall, signal the IKS fleet and advise them we are heading to Pacifica in 30 minutes. We'd appreciate it if they could join us."

"Affirmative, Captain". Westfall signaled the ships of the IKS Fleet with the new destination and revised Course. After validating all the replies as authentic against the common protocol, he was satisfied all was in good order. After his extensive cross training with Max, the First Officer of the Klingon High Command, he was much more comfortable having the Klingons around him.

Hunter continued to study the reports. He looked at the chronometer on his console, "Eighteen hundred hours, 45 minutes," he announced, "time to go."

He looked back at Westfall "Has the IKS fleet reponded?"

"Affirmative, Captain, Five ships, confirmed and authenticated to common protocol, they'll be using Formation Delta Six, matching our course and speed".

"Helm, lay in a course for Pacifica, warp 6."

He turned to Wright and nodded, "here we go again, its our move."

He paused for a moment and then gave his order to the helm.

"Engage," said Hunter.