"If you resign yiour commission, Branson, you will face a reduction in rank and a formal sanction from Star Fleet.", Hatherton barked at Tania after she stormed out of his office after learning that Hatherton was going to ask the ships of the King's Fleet to serve as escort vehicles to allow Betazoid Transports to move Omega Sands to Betazed.
"I will not stand by and let you turn the finest ships in all of Star Fleet into escort vessels. I refuse to give the order.", Tania announced.
"I will find someone to do so then.", Hatherton looked at Tania.
Within days, Tania was standing next to Captain John Warren on the bridge of the USS Quasar Quest. John looked over, "Commander."
The words cut Tania like a knife. She had been promoted to Commodore when she assumed the position of Fleet Commander in the Beta Ursae Sector and now she was simply Commander Tania Branson. Her relationship with Colonel Zoe Beamon had been ruined. In truth, her promotion should have been a great celebration but it has become a curse beyond words.
Tania looked at John, "Your orders, Captain."
"We are going to escort the BSS Heavy Heart to Betazed as commanded by Admiral James Hatherton.", John frowned.
"Does Hatherton not realize that the Cardassians will be very upset to learn of the movement of the sands they too have laid formal claim to?", Tania barked.
"Oh, he has thought of that. He has had Governor Vash Enranet order the Tanmesad back into space service. Gul Varno will lead our convoy. Anwar will not risk attacking the Tanmesad.", Warren frowned.
"Who would give that order to Thua'ra?", Tania asked.
"Captain Dawn Keystone, my former Executive Officer has assumed command of the flag ship station. She was ordered by Hatherton and Enranet to get Varno to leave his civilian orbit and assume the lead of the convoy.", John explained.
"May the prophets help us.", Tania looked at the Beta Ursae sun.
John looked at Commander T'Zohl, "Bank into the convoy and do your duty."
Tania looked at John, "How could you?"
"Now is not the time.", John responded.
Tania plunked down in the executive officer's chair almost in a pouting mode.
John looked down at his new executive officer, "But the time WILL come."
The words seem to soothe the mighty crew of the Double Q. Hatherton is going to get his.
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Commander Tania Branson
Executive Officer - USS Quasar Quest
Ephyra Colony
King's Fleet
Based on story idea from
Commander T'Zohl of Vulcan
Flight Commander - USS Quasar Quest
Ephyra Colony
King's Fleet
