Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Sits in her comfy chair in the center of the room reviewing her notes. ::

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Looks to her chronometer and sighs. ::

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Gets up and moves to the back of the room for a tall glass of Telaxian Bubble juice. ::

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:: Returns to her chair in the center of the room, not bothering to attach her mic. ::

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Opens a book she has brought with her and begins to read it. ::

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Takes a sip of her Bubble Juice and continues to read her book. ::

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:: Takes another sip of her Bubble Juice, looks at her chronometer, and sighs. ::

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:: Decides to put her book away and takes another PADD and works on her mission briefing for her ship. ::

CEO Cmdr Corjet (CEO_Koot@actdnet-32303.sttl.uswest.net) has joined the conversation.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Looks up... ::   Welcome Commander.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Smiles. ::

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Smiles as he takes a seat. ::   Royce: Thank you. I keep running into you.
:: Giggles. ::

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Laughs lightly. ::   And a pleasure it is for me, Cmdr.

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Nods with a bright Bajoran smile. ::   Royce: Aye sir.  A pleasure for me too.

Host Capt. Royce says:
Since this is a seminar for Command...and there is no one here but the two of us...do you have a question you wish to pose?

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Takes a sip of her Telaxian Bubble Juice. ::

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Thinks a few moments. ::   Royce:  Not a question really.   :: Frowns with concern. ::   I just feel that I really wasn't prepared adequately to take the seat on the U.S.S. Erie...   :: Pauses. ::   Oh, she's attached to Kootenai station.  I feel that Starfleet Command should do a bit more for the new Cadets, just in case they find themselves in a similar situation.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   I understand, Cmdr.  I was really in the same boat when I took over as Acting Commanding Officer for the Vesuvius.

Host Capt. Royce says:
It would be nice if we were at times better prepared.

Host Capt. Royce says:
Unfortunately...

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Nods. ::   Royce: Aye sir.

Host Capt. Royce says:
What would you have done if you were assigned to a ship and this situation came up?

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Smiles a bit. ::   Royce: I would have to do what was right...According to Starfleet Regulations and any orders of the ship at the time.   Regardless if I needed to jeopardize any of the crew.

Host Capt. Royce says:
Let me ask you this...

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Shifts in his seat and nods. ::   Royce: Yes?

Host Capt. Royce says:
How would you have done this?

Host Capt. Royce says:
What actions would you have taken?

Host Capt. Royce says:
How many are you willing to sacrifice?

Host Capt. Royce says:
Just general questions regard to your situation.

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Sighs. ::   Royce: Well...I would have little and no choice but to take what ever actions were required as long as they fell within Starfleet Regulations as long as they aimed to achieve my current orders...   :: Sighs. ::   Not to mention the fact that I might be required to follow other planets laws in achieving my mission.  Also, I would do what it took... 

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Frowns. ::   Royce: I would have to sacrifice anyone and if necessary the entire crew including myself and the ship sir.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   I'm afraid I don't know the entire scenario concerning your taking command.  But let me give you this piece of advice...

Host Capt. Royce says:
If you can learn from that experience...

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Embrace it...

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Never forget it...

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And prepare for the next situation that is similar...

Host Capt. Royce says:
You will grow...

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Nods. ::   Royce: Any and all advice is welcome sir.   :: Nods again. ::   Yes I have and will sir.

Host Capt. Royce says:
…And next time, hopefully the decision will not be as difficult.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Smiles. ::

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Smiles. ::   Royce: Yes.

Host Capt. Royce says:
And isn't that what it's all about?

Host Capt. Royce says:
Learning, growing...

Host Capt. Royce says:
Exploring strange new worlds?

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Nods. ::   We never stop learning.  Yes it is sir.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Smiles brightly, the excitement in her eyes. :

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   And that's just the attitude the Federation needs.

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Smiles with his eyes sparkling. ::   Royce: And hopefully getting to see some new equipment too.   :: Giggles. ::   Aye sir.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Laughs easily out loud. ::

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Grins. ::   Royce: They'll never get the Engineer out of me sir.

Host Capt. Royce says:
I certainly hope not, Cmdr!

Host Capt. Royce says:
My finance has said on several occasions...

Host Capt. Royce says:
You can take the Doctor out of sick bay...

Host Capt. Royce says:
But never Sickbay from the Doctor.

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Smiles then laughs. ::   Royce: Aye sir.  That's true from my experience too.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Nods. ::

Host Capt. Royce says:
Are you planning on attending further seminars?

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Smiles with a nod. ::   Royce: Yes I am.

Host Capt. Royce says:
I hope you benefit from all the sessions you attend, Cmdr.

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
Royce: Yes I have already sir.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Leans forward and places a gentle hand on the Cmdr's sleeve. ::   Good!  You've insight...

Host Capt. Royce says:
…And eagerness I've not seen in a while!

Host Capt. Royce says:
You are most refreshing, Cmdr.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Sits back in her chair. ::

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Smiles at the Cmdr. ::

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Smiles. ::   Royce: Thank you sir.  As you notice I'm Bajoran...   :: Giggles. ::   I've paid my debt to Starfleet many times over.  Sometimes I want command...Then sometimes not.  But I do love being an Engineer sir.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   I understand.  That, my friend, will be the hardest thing for you to decide.

Host Capt. Royce says:
It's hard to give up what you love to move up in Command.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Thinks about her love of medicine. ::

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Nods. ::   Royce: I've been offered at least 5 times to take the Executive Officers post on some ships and stations.   :: Sighs. ::   I probably would have been forced to take Command of each and every one of those postings.  I find it a very hard choice.   :: Smiles. ::   But at the moment I'm happy to be the Chief Engineer of Kootenai Station.

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
Royce: I think it would be better, for me at least it has been...To have risen up in the ranks on the same ship or station as opposed to being put on the spot, so to speak can put some stress and strain on the crews.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   A wise choice.  There are some things to be said about moving up the ranks while being on the same ship or station.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Looks at her chronometer.  ::   My session is over, but we can stay if you wish and talk more.

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Smiles. ::   Royce: Yes.  The bonds formed while you’re there seemingly carry on as someone rises up in command.   :: Nods. ::   I'd love to.   :: Giggles. ::

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Nods. ::

Host Capt. Royce says:
But know...the bonds will change as you rise up in the ranks.

Host Capt. Royce says:
I can't remember when I was last able to just let down my hair and be me outside of my own quarters or Ready Room.

Host Capt. Royce says:
I hate to say this, Cmdr...but as a Captain, I do have an image to uphold.   :: Smiles. ::

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Nods and smiles. ::   Royce: Aye sir they do.  But from my experience on Kootenai...   :: Giggles. ::   …Or the Koot as we call her, has been that the bonds strengthen.  :: Nods. ::   Yes you do.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Nods. ::    Those bonds do strengthen, but in a different way.

Host Capt. Royce says:
It's hard to explain.  You have to experience it.

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Smiles. ::   Royce: Yes.  Our old Executive Officer Commander Valar Mitchell rose to Captain.  Now she's an Admiral.   :: Beams with pride. ::   One of our own made it to Admiral.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Takes a sip of her Bubble Juice. ::   Cmdr, my manners...please forgive me.  Would you care for something to drink?

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Smiles brightly. ::   That's always a nice, wonderful feeling!

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Smiles. ::   Royce: Oh, no thank you, but thanks for the offer.   :: Nods. ::   Yes it is.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Nods and takes another sip of her Bubble Juice. ::

Host Capt. Royce says:
Do you have any other concerns about Command, Commander?

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Grins. ::   Royce: Now our old Chief Science Officer is our Captain.
:: Smiles. ::   No, none that I can think of sir.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   That's wonderful!

Host Capt. Royce says:
I have heard good things about the Koot.

Host Capt. Royce says:
And I understand you had a couple of personnel changes

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Smiles with pride. ::   Royce: That's good.   :: Nods. ::   We've just received 3 additions while our Chief Tactical Officer had to transfer.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Nods. ::

Host Capt. Royce says:
I hope they are all good and your station fares well

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Nods in agreement. ::   Royce: Me too.   :: Sighs a bit. ::   I've implemented "Baker" protocols for my Engineers.  Basically it's orders to do what it takes to keep the ship operational...Sacrificing crew if necessary.   :: Looks down with a slight frown. ::   I don't like ordering crew to their deaths...   :: Sighs. ::   But for the safety of the ship and the crew, it has to be done at times.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   I am unfamiliar with the 'Baker' protocols

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Still looks down. ::   Royce: As far as I know, they're only implemented on Kootenai...Approved through proper channels.  It's saved our station and ship many times so far.   :: Sighs with regrets. ::   I've had to sacrifice 5 Engineers...   :: Looks up to her. ::   That's five too many.  But it was necessary.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   I understand the pain you feel.

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Quickly blinks way tears. ::   Royce: Yes...It's never easy, but it needs to be done at times.  I always pray and hope that I don't have to ever make those orders.  As Spock use to say: "The needs of the many, out weigh the needs of the few...Or the one."

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Nods and places a gentle hand on the Commander's sleeve. ::   It's hard every time a Captain or Commanding Officer needs to make that call.

Host Capt. Royce says:
I do understand.   :: Looks with compassion at the Commander. ::

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Nods. ::   Royce: It never gets any easier.   :: Sighs. ::   If it ever does then I think it would be time to step down.   I know that in Engineering it's quickly discernable as to when to make that call...I know and understand that it's much harder to know if it's justified while in the big chair.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Nods. ::

Host Capt. Royce says:
It never gets any easier...   :: Quietly... ::

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Nods, then smiles as he receives a telepathic message from his wife. ::   Royce: It's been nice chatting with you.   :: Giggles. ::   But my duty as a husband and father are calling.   :: Laughs. ::   I better get going before she gets upset again.  I hope to run into you again sir.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   It's a pleasure Commander.  So very nice to know you!
:: Extends her hand. ::

Host Capt. Royce says:
I to hope to see you again

CEO Cmdr Corjet says:
:: Stands and shakes her hand. ::   Royce: The pleasure is mine.  Please take care and may the Prophets guide you safely.   :: Turns and exits a bit quickly. ::

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Smiles and watches as the handsome Bajoran Commander leaves. ::

CEO Cmdr Corjet (CEO_Koot@actdnet-32303.sttl.uswest.net) has left the conversation.

Host Capt. Royce says:
:: Picks up things around the room, turns off the lights and leaves. ::