Debriefing

[yubyubcommander]

Wedge was tired. He hadn't slept much since they'd gotten back to the ship. He'd been busy going over recordings, sensor-readings and other data from their fight with the Ohm. And in between that he'd been checking up on Shinn in the med bay and moving furniture and other things into the headquarters. But this was important. Discussing what had

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[we_deliver]

Career military meant a lot of things, and one of those things was punctuality. Wedge had said the debriefing was at 1230 hours, and Trudy was there precisely ten minutes before it was scheduled to begin.

Not a small part of it was because, now that she had seen the squadron fly and assessed the capabilities of the members both as pilots and as leaders, she had come to the conclusion that she was one of the few who were qualified enough to be an officer.

And an officer had to be impeccable to higher command and approachable to their soldiers. She was trying to be both. She snapped off a salute to Wedge at attention when she entered the room. "General Antilles," she said.

[yubyubcommander]

Wedge straightened and returned the salute, giving a tired nod and a smile as well.

"Miss Chacon. Glad to see you. Actually, I'm happy to see that you're here a bit early. You wanted to speak to me?"

[we_deliver]

She dropped into an at-ease position, her hands clasped behind her back. "Yes - about a couple of things, actually. Number one, how soon can the engineers have the upgrades ready for the mobile suits and our ships?" She wanted them in as soon as possible so they could start in the combat sims with the upgrades.

"And the second point... during our last briefing, I mentioned the possibility of basic training to Colonel Celchu. After seeing the battle - and seeing several faces missing - I feel that it is dangerous and irresponsible to continue training without first putting the pilots through basic."

[yubyubcommander]

"I hope to find that out within the next few days." Wedge answered, folding his own arms in front of him.

"And I agree. Unfortunately, the Ohm didn't give us much of a chance to get our training done this time around. So I intend to get that kicked off as soon as possible. I don't want us to get caught like that again. We did better than I expected, but not as well as I would have liked."

[ladyofthesands]

Arha had started out an hour earlier than she might have, it gave her the time to get to the briefing early without appearing as if it had been a struggle--which it was. She moved slowly, carefully, but drew herself up as straight as possible. Her cracked rib was healing quickly, but it still hurt to breathe, but nothing had been punctured. Getting out Medbay had been a necessity, and she knew she might never have left it had she stayed

[yubyubcommander]

"I relaxed enough on the planet." Wedge replied with a small smile, stifling an on coming yawn.

"I'll be fine, really. I'm used to it." He shrugged, glancing at Arha as she approached.

"There's too much to do. I just can't sit and relax when there's business to take care of..." He sighed and ran a hand through his hair. He was a little tired. But he could deal with it. He'd done so before.

[ladyofthesands]

"You are tired. And if there is business to do, let me aid you so that it can be done." Arha frowned. "If you run yourself into the ground, no good will come of it. You need to pace yourself. So. After this meeting, I will aid you and then I shall drag you home with me. We will sit, relax, and have tea or caf. If there is still work to do then, we shall do it in comfort."

She leveled a stare at him, but it broke into an easy smile.

"Do not say no to me, Wedge Antilles."

[yubyubcommander]

Wedge sighed, his own easy smile breaking out. Really, it was fraternizing a little, but it was a fairly informal squadron, so far. Wedge shook his head.

"Fine. but only because I know you won't let up if I say no."

[riseupnchargem]

"Jamie Hemeros reporting, sir."

He was particularly subdued today, tone, posture and salute lacking any life or enthusiasm. Then again, Jamie was never what one might call vibrant, so it was a subtle difference at best.

[yubyubcommander]

"Good to see you Jamie." Wedge nodded at the young man as he entered, returning the salute. He'd need to talk about that one with Tycho. He'd been all nerves during the fight, which had been clear. Something would have to be done. But he didn't want to lose Jamie's talents because of something like that. Hm.

"Have a seat. We'll be started shortly."

[mercjedi]

Kyle arrived five minutes early as was his habit. For all the years of not snapping salutes, and starching uniforms there were still some habits he couldn't break.

"Sir," he said as he saw Wedge. He'd decided to drop any familiarity, at least in public to serve as a better example for some of the new recruits. Not his normal way of doing business, but everyone needed to show their commander the respect he deserved. Still he let a bit of concern slip into his tone. Wedge looked like hell. Then again he probably didn't look much better. "I have my report ready if you want it now."

[yubyubcommander]

"It can wait for now, Master Katarn. Thank you, though." Wedge replied, glad that Kyle seemed to be on the same wavelength. Respect and formality were as important as familiarity and comradeship at times.

[mercjedi]

"Understood, if there's anything you need just let me know." It would drive him nuts to have to hear Master Katarn over and over, but so be it. If it brought the squadron together in discipline it would be worth it.

[kawalskyeffect]

"Here, sir." Kawalsky looked sober, and sharp. He gave a salute. "I sent my report to you through the omnicomms. I can write it out if you like. Just need to find some paper."

[yubyubcommander]

Wedge snapped off a salute in reply.

"Thank you, Kawalsky. I'll take a look at it. No need to write it out on paper."