"This meeting is foolish.", Rear Admiral Galileo Leo looked at Admiral Jaskal Naar'Haaj as he brought in a tray of food.
"Maybe not as foolish as you might think.", Jaskal looked at the Caitian.
"We will not call into question the leadership of Admiral Coren.", Galileo looked at the Tellarite.
"And why not? What has he done for the King's Fleet? Nothing. His claim to fame is building the Corinthian Station network, 13 years ago. He has done nothing for the King's Fleet. Hell, under his watch, the Tacet Enzyme nearly devastated the entire colony. Great leadership.", Jaskal snapped.
John came walking into the conference room, "I will not hear the vote of non-confidence."
Jaskal looked at the Vice Admiral, "Be careful, John. Your leadership of the task force may be called into question if you do not behave professionally."
John shook his head, "Let's get this over with."
"Shall we?', Admiral Naar'Haaj grinned.
"At the request of Federation Observer, Admiral Jaskal Naar'Haaj, a vote of confidence has been called against King's Fleet Commander in Chief Admiral Illyan Coren.", Vice Admiral John Warren frowned.
"How dare you do this without Illyan present.", Admiral Deveniss snapped.
"Be quiet, Selayan. You will speak when spoken to.", Jaskal snapped.
"Lets get the first vote over with.", Jaskal snapped.
"Vice Admiral Warren?", Jaskal looked at John.
"Don't be a fool, pig. I stand with Illyan.", John glared at the aggressive Tellarite.
"Thank you, John.", Galileo nodded.
"The crew of Governor's Station are proud to offer a home to our illustrious leader, Admiral Illyan Coren.", Galileo looked at Jaskal.
"This is a waste of time.", John snapped.
Anderson Smythe looked at Jaskal, "Remember me fondly when you are in power. I will stand with the new leadership. He is right, Admiral Coren has done nothing to improve the Fleet."
"Outsider!", Galileo snapped.
"All ship's captains will have the authority to speak.", Jaskal looked at the Caitian.
"You are nothing more than Illyan's cook. At least, Anderson is a marine!", Jaskal mocked.
"Easy, Galley.", John raised his hand.
Captain S'Nii of Vulcan looked at John and then at Jaskal, "I have been held back too long. I deserve more. I stand with the new leadership. Hell I should stand on the bridge of the Double Q and not wasting my time on the Plato. "
"Arrogant child. Until you learn your place, the Academy is a good place for you.", John snapped at the self serving Vulcan.
"Two... Two...", Jaskal grinned.
Colonel Laphe looked at his colleagues, "The Starfleet Marine Corps. has proud served with the King's Fleet but has always maintained its undisputed loyalty to the Federation and Starfleet. Admiral Jaskal Naar'Haaj is a proud member of a founding race of the Federation and a Starfleet Officer. Admiral Illyan Coren and his rebellious Betazoid Alliance is the head of rebel Fleet. While I admire the traditions of the King's, I am bound by honor to stand with the Starfleet officer."
"Three... Two....", Jaskal winked at John.
Glinn Thua'ra Varno walked in. John looked at the legendary trader, "This is unfair. Vash Enranet represents the Tanmesad, not this trader."
"Gul Enranet is not available. I will represent the Tanmesad.", Varno smiled.
"After Admiral Naar'Haaj is in charge, the ship will return to its rightful leadership, me.", Varno looked at Warren.
"You are a son-of-a-bitch!", John snapped.
"Four... Two....", Jaskal started to laugh.
"Easy, big boy.", Captain T'Zohl arrived a bit late. She walked over and hugged John.
"Four.... Three....", John looked at Jaskal.
Admiral Tan arrived via shuttle with the beautiful Summer Vasa on his arm. Jaskal looked the Hierarchy Clanner, "Do the right thing, leatherface."
Tan smiled, "I intend to. Illyan is my friend. I side with the right side."
"Four... Four...", John smiled.
"In the event of a tie, the current leadership is maintained.", Vice Admiral Warren smiled.
"There must be another authority on the colony that deserves a vote.", Jaskal looked around.
Colonel Mary-Elizabeth Pan'Taar came walking onto the bridge, "As the senior command ranking officer in the Starbase 756 Fighter Command, it is my honor to side with my Tellarite countryman."
Jaskal started to laugh, "Fantastic. The vote will stand five to four."
"If the sniper gets a vote, I damn well do.", General Belvedere Brown came walking into the room.
"Illyan is not only my friend, he is my leader.", Bell smiled.
"In the event of a tie.... I repeat, the current leadership is maintained.", John laughed.
"Dammit, we must have a clear winner. Someone must change their vote.", Jaskal demanded.
Teshra Trmel, the beautiful Andorian came walking onto the bridge. She looked at Mary-Elizabeth Pan'Taar and then at Admiral Tan, "My apologies for my tardiness, sir."
"Apology accepted.", Tan winked at his former lover.
"Vice Admiral Warren, Colonel Pan'Taar is a Federation Observer and does not speak for the fighter squadron. I am the senior commander of the Fighter Squadron and it is my honor to support Admiral Illyan Coren.", Teshra grinned.
"You blue bitch!", Jaskal snapped.
Vice Admiral John Warren grinned, "You were right all along, Galley. This was a waste of time."
The pair shared a laugh. Galileo looked at General Brown, "General, please get the Observer out of our Conference Room."
"It would be my pleasure.", the Bulldog like Antican winked.
Posted by:
Captain T'Zohl of Vulcan
Voice of the King's Fleet Vessels
Commanding Officer
USS Vulcan Victory
King's Fleet
Written based upon a story idea by
Dr. Nicole Branson
Physician - Dr. Nabzira Naar'Haaj Institute
Camelot
King's Fleet
Special Guest Appearance by
Admiral Illyan Coren
Commander in Chief
King's Fleet
