GaffWell, well. General Garza graces us with her finest. At ease--I'm Colonel Gaff, and these are my senior officers. Your CO sent orders to do whatever is necessary to support your mission. Of course, she didn't see fit to tell me what that mission is - care to enlighten me?MeteorI'm afraid I can't, Colonel.GaffTypical. Forget the reconstruction of Taris - I've got to shift everything around and help with some "top secret mission" nonsense! Whatever Garza has you looking for, you won't find it on Taris. Nothing unusual has happened since I took command.Elara DornePatrol teams three, five and eight. All lost, all without explanation.GaffSergeant Dorne, I don't recall giving you permission to speak.Elara DorneI wasn't speaking to you - I was speaking to the lieutenant, per General Garza's instructions. Are you ordering me to violate Code 73-B and ignore the general's directive, Colonel?GaffAlways got a regulation to quote, don't you, Sergeant Dorne?MeteorIf the sergeant has information, I'll take it.GaffThe matter was settled days ago. Taris is dangerous - casualties are common on patrol teams. It's unfortunate, but not unusual, no matter what Sergeant Dorne says. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a planet to run. Carry on with your "secret mission" - just don't muck up anything important. |