Zion Cometh #2"
By: Jonathan Wright, Executive Officer, [PC]
Jeff Westfall, Tactical Officer, [PST]

Stardate: 58202.25 0930

=USS Zion - XO's Office=

Wright to Ensign Westfall. Please report to my office.

Aye Aye Sir, I'll be there in under five minutes," Westfall replied.

Jeff finished his morning coffee from the replicator in the Mess Hall, and left. Three minutes later, breathing heavily, Westfall entered Wright's office. The Commander motioned for him to sit down.

"Good morning Ensign, The Head of security has not yet arrived. He is due to arrive on the USS Kitty Hawk. The Captain and I would like you to act in his capacity until he arrives. Do you think you are able to do that?" asked Wright.

"Aye Aye, Sir. I have had some experience with Security as Ship's Tactical Officer. My training includes familiarity with all Maquis Alliance Command security, communications, tactical, offensive and defensive planning, counter-measures, surveillance and containment protocols," Jeff Westfall replied, smoothly, as if reading items off of a restaurant menu board.

"Good, we need to have a security plan created. Operations has already started bringing people on board you will need to organize the security department to provide coverage on all decks. There will also be a dedication ceremony tomorrow that will need a security detail.", Wright paused, "Any questions?"

"There are actually a couple of relevant questions. First question, where is the dedication ceremony being held, and at what time? Can I assume about 25 VIP Guests plus whatever Ship's Company are already aboard Station Qul Tuq?

"Actually, the ceremony will be on the station's observation deck at 14:00. You might want to contact station security and touch base with them. Afterwards there will be a reception in the ship's lounge." said Wright.

"I assume Full Dress Uniforms, Sir"? Westfall queried.

"Yes", Wright replied.

"Next, a recommendation: The USS Zion is a massive ship, and I believe the security officers already on Qul Tuq assigned to us, represent a skeleton staff, at this point. I'd like to suggest that I test the containment systems by erecting force fields around unused portions of the ship, such as the Marine Deck, that way we're not using Security Officers as traffic cops, just to keep the tourists out of sensitive areas."

"You are in charge. You may use your best judgement.", said Wright.

"Let me know if you need anything further from me.", said Wright.

"Other than that, I'm going to shake down the internal sensors by doing a sweep of the ship, and eliminate the personnel by their comm badge signatures, then make sure there's no life signs left".

Having done that, then I know we can contact all the members of the Ship's Company discretely when we have the VIP compliment aboard. That's about it, Commander Wright."

"Very good Ensign. Carry on."

Thank you, Sir, and it's a pleasure to meet you.