Bridge - Deck 1 - USS Sutherland

Tony patted MGen Alderez on his shoulder as he mentioned that he too was happy to hear the good news from the extraction site. Now the Vice Admiral had some good news to give the Admiral when he came out of the Ready Room. Hopefully Adm Arayuss had some good news for all of them when he was finished speaking with Capt Daqtorgh.

VAdm Martinelli: That’s some awesome news, General! I hope it stays that way till the last child is transported from the extraction site and all the Marines and Medical Personnel are off the planet!

After speaking with Fleet Marine Force Commandant, the Chief of Fleet Operations walked back to the CO’s chair and took a seat since Adm Arayuss hadn’t returned yet. All there was to do on the Bridge now was sit in the center chair and wait for the Admiral to come out of the Ready Room and possibly share what he discussed with the Captain of the USS Whitestar. VAdm Martinelli thought this was all rather exciting since his usual vocation was sitting in his office on SB34 overlooking Fleet Operations.
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Vice Admiral Anthony M. Martinelli
Executive Officer, USS Sutherland
Chief of Fleet Operations, Gamma Fleet
Starfleet, United Federation of Planets

Ready Room - Deck 1

The Admiral waited a few moments for Capt Daqtorgh to speak and inform Aeryck why he was calling on a Priority One Channel. When the Klingon Captain informed him of the condition of Dr. Tudismaque, the Admiral’s heart broke in two.

Capt Daqtorgh: Hello Admiral, thank you for taking my call in this troubling situation. It is my duty to report the Away Team has returned to Whitestar, but are recouping in Sickbay. Dr. Tudismaque, I hate to report since I know he's a friend of yours, Sir, that he may succumb to his wounds. Jacques is in a fatal condition, so I thought you should know right away. Commander Ashborn has serious acid burns on his face and arms. The rest of the team seems to be resting comfortably from a job well done. The other reason I called was to ask your opinion on what we should do with the Galactic Princess, tow it to Starbase 34 or dispatch with it? There is a Xenomorph infestation on the Cruise Ship, so if it were me I wouldn’t let it get near a Starbase full of different races of people.

Aeryck felt sick over the potential loss of the Doctor that was his friend for quite a long time. The Admiral couldn’t find the words to respond with right away, but after a few moments he spoke to Capt Daqtorgh.

Adm Arayuss: The Disney Corporation has put a substantial value on the Galactic Princess, they informed me that they do not want it destroyed! They would like the ship brought back to Starbase 34 and cleaned out. There’s no way I want that Cruise Ship docking with the base, I want it placed in an elliptical orbit at fifty thousand kilometers. Make it so, Captain!

After the Admiral stopped speaking, the Captain made a request that he felt was adequate for the situation.

Capt Daqtorgh: I would like to request a temporary Medical Officer be sent over as soon as possible, the Holographic Doctor can do only so much.

This really rubbed Aeryck the wrong way! Dr. Tudismaque was not even dead yet and Daqtorgh was already asking for a replacement. Not to mention the versatility of the EMH was often proven better than an actual physician! They never tire and have the medical knowledge of every doctor that has ever worked in Starfleet. The Doctor from the USS Voyager operated for seven years and saved countless lives on their journey home from the Delta Quadrant. Surely the EMH aboard Whitestar could handle a few hours before the Akira Class Starship docked at SB34.

Adm Arayuss: Captain Daqtorgh, it really lacks compassion for you to request a replacement for Jacques when he has not even passed away from his injuries yet. Plus, the EMH is quite sophisticated and can do quite a lot. It has an active database of every physician that was ever in Starfleet making it the best Doctor you could ask for under the circumstances. Your request for a temporary Medical Officer is denied. I’ll get you another one once Whitestar docks at Starbase 34. Until then, make use of the EMH.

The CinC was slightly irritated with Capt Daqtorgh wanting a ship from SB34 to deliver a temporary Medical Officer to Whitestar with all that was going on right now with the passengers and crew of the Galactic Princess arriving at the base in a short amount of time. Aeryck realized that Holographic Doctors were not used in the Klingon Empire, so that had to be why Daqtorgh was so callous about the use of an EMH aboard Whitestar. Hopefully the Captain would read up on Emergency Medical Holograms before passing another short-sighted judgment against them.
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Admiral Aeryck M. Arayuss
Commanding Officer, USS Sutherland
Commander in Chief, Gamma Fleet
Starfleet, United Federation of Planets

Bridge - Deck 1

As Tony was on the Bridge waiting for Adm Arayuss to return from the Ready Room, he heard the sound of a hail coming in on the Ops Station that Ens Toretto was occupying.

Ens Toretto: Admiral Martinelli, I just received a message from Eureka that Captain Bennet wishes to speak with Admiral Arayuss. Should I acknowledge and transfer the call to the Ready Room, Sir?

Without hesitation, VAdm Martinelli let Mia know she could signal back to Eureka's Ops Officer that Adm Arayuss would be speaking to Capt Bennet shortly.

VAdm Martinelli: Go ahead and acknowledge and then transfer the call to the Ready Room for Admiral Arayuss, Mia. I'm sure that will please our Commander in Chief.

Tony smiled as he watched Ens Toretto acknowledge the request from Eureka so the Ops Officer aboard would know that Adm Arayuss would be joining the conversation with Capt Bennet in a matter of moments. The Vice Admiral wondered if it was an update on Capt Sull's condition. Hopefully the Captain was recovering successfully and would be returning to duty relatively soon.
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Vice Admiral Anthony M. Martinelli
Executive Officer, USS Sutherland
Chief of Fleet Operations, Gamma Fleet
Starfleet, United Federation of Planets

Ready Room - Deck 1

As the Admiral sat behind the desk, remembering the first time he met Dr. Tudismaque and how ambitious Aeryck thought he was after starting out as the Assistant Medical Officer under Dr. Brewer. The Admiral was feeling waves of sorrow over the loss of his close friend when he heard the chime of the ComPanel on the deck announce there was an incoming communique.

Ens Toretto: Admiral, Captain Bennet aboard Eureka is calling to speak with you. Shall I transfer the call to the Ready Room, Sir?

Aeryck nodded towards the screen and spoke up verbally as well.

Adm Arayuss: That would be great, Mia. Thank you.

As the Starfleet logo on the desk terminal went dark and was replaced by the face of Capt Bennet, Aeryck spoke up and shook off any feelings of loss by the death of Dr. Tudismaque as best he could.

Adm Arayuss: How can I help you, Captain?

The CinC waited on Capt Bennet's reply as to why she was contacting him. Aeryck hoped there was no further emergencies and the Captain of Eureka just had updated information regarding their status. For whatever reason Claire was calling, Aeryck sat there at the desk intently waiting to hear what she had to say.
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Admiral Aeryck M. Arayuss
Commanding Officer, USS Sutherland
Commander in Chief, Gamma Fleet
Starfleet, United Federation of Planets