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Front 4 - Reports
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4.1 - Hoki's Report
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[Once Daily IAFS Regulation Personal-Audio-Log Of Ensign Hoki Bachika - Entry No.950;]
Crewmember Has Opted For Typed Log - No audio File Available;
Schedule of Events;
- Morning routine (breakfast & gym training) 0530 hours - ☒
- Primary Vijaik combat practice & maintenance period 0700 hours - ☒
- Duty standby & further training 0900 hours - ☒
- Briefing with acting-squad leader Lt.Nilas 1030 hours - ☒
- Regular lunch interval with crewmen O' Conchabhair 1130 hours - ☐ *1
- Testing of ACR-Mk5-High-Power-Rifle alongside Ensign Vint 1300 hours - ☒
- Afternoon rest period 1430 hours - ☒
- Duty standby & further training 1500 hours - ☒
- Evening fitness maintenance 1650 hours - ☒
- Daily log 1750 hours -☒
*1 - Warrant Office 'Scarlet' requested Crewman Conchabhair dine with her today owing to the warrant officer predicting that the crewman would pass her current training regime today. There was no confrontation between Scarlet and me on this occasion, and the crewman did indeed pass from grade 'D-' to 'D'.
Daily Report and Notes;
Several noteworthy events occurred today. During a briefing between 1st Lieutenant Nilas and myself, he requested I take the mantle of the squadron 'acting vice-commander' in lieu of the still absent Lt.Commander Emilia.
I admit to some hesitation for this role; however, considering the lack of alternatives, I have accepted the temporary position. The reason this is of import owes to the events of tomorrow. At 0800 hours, the Am-Fluchtig will arrive at its destination, which, with any luck, will quieten the rampant rumour mill around the ship. We will be rendezvousing with two cruiser class vessels named the 'Valliere' and the 'Rinie', who shall become our new escort with their own retinues of five Vijaiks a piece. Initially, the frigate with us until a couple weeks ago would also have been in this group; however, owing to the short notice of its recent demise, it will not be replaced by any other ships of its class.
Aside from this, the rest is still only known by the captain of the ship [Commander Nate Novel]; however, tomorrow's meeting of the heads of staff and pilot officers will be to finalise the details surrounding the Fluchtig's new deployment - Hence the requirement for myself and Lieutenant Nilas to be in attendance in place of any other senior ranked pilots.
It is also worth noting that the 'ACR-Mk5-High-Power-Rifle' testing conducted today has raised the co-efficient rate by ten per cent, cooldown increased to just thirty seconds and chances of self-destruction upon continued firing reduced to just 17.3476 per-percentile after six shots, which is a marked improvement on prior examination.
Finally, I happened to observe Warrant Officer Scarlet entering the break room today at 1458 hours with crewman Conchabhair in accompaniment.
The regular, unregulation length queues around the infernal food franchise machines that stretched from the small room out into the hallway were of some concern, and I considered moving along those in the queue myself. This proved unnecessary, however, as I observed Scarlet effortlessly re-organise the line herself into a more efficient system and demanding that crewmembers order for two or three at once rather than all standing in wait.
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Furthermore, when one of the men in the queue accused the Scarlet of trying to skip the line - Going as far as to lay hands on her - She expertly dispatched the large man by impressively flipping him over her shoulder onto the ground before cautioning him against trying such an action again. I was rather impressed with her handling of the situation.
Personal Affairs;
As mentioned prior, today, Una increased her piloting rank and completed the current stage of her training course under the tutorship of Scarlet. Today also marks twelve days since Una's arrival, and her progress has been superb.
I was concerned that she seemed to be struggling to adapt to life aboard the Fluchtig during her first few days, especially considering my own blunders in helping her settle in and the loss of the escort ship’s pilots, which left her in a fragile state.
Her clear uneasiness, both mentally and her unrest regarding her piloting ability, meant she truly required a firm guiding hand - Which I was concerned I would be unable to provide considering my duties as a test pilot and acting second - Thankfully, if unexpectedly, Scarlet has stepped into this role and managed to do quite possibly a better job then I believe I myself could of. This, combined with my two encounters with her today, has reaffirmed in me why I initially suggested her as an ideal candidate for the ship's Vijaik team, as well as reminding me of her deep experience as a veteran soldier.
With this in mind, I feel a degree of uneasiness at my inability to get along with the woman. Aside from curt dialogues concerning crewman Una, we have not had a full conversation since our last disagreement of opinions a week ago (that being the somewhat public disagreement we had on Una's first full day aboard the ship).
I feel a great shame at holding such petty squabbles with her, and yet something about Scarlet feels off, simply seeming to rub me the wrong way whenever we converse. I shall have to put more thought into resolving this impasse.
Aside from Scarlet, there is also Una to be somewhat mindful of. At first, I was optimistic that pouring her time into training alongside a 'rigorous' trainer like Scarlet would help to boost her self-confidence as well as alleviate her worries concerning recently learning of the deaths of her former comrades and classmates. However, while on the surface, she is very much so doing an admirable job of remaining calm, beneath, she seems more tense.
This most came to light today. After passing the current pilot grade, Una seemed highly elated, yet just a few minutes before I began writing this log, she came to my room to speak with me privately. She had apparently been given the evening off as something of a reward on Scarlet's part after passing the test. Unfortunately, this seems to have had an adverse effect; with her goal reached, she appears to have reflected on herself in a rather negative fashion.
She confessed to me that just hours after her achievement of passing the simulation, she had gone from jubilant to disheartened. Una now believes what she did is simply the minimum required of a regular pilot and nowhere near enough for her to be able to keep pace with the rest of the squadron.
It is, in my view quite clear that Una is struggling intensely with a range of complicated issues. I may find it imperative to suggest to Acting Commander Nilas that Una be kept out of the first combat mission if needed, especially to avoid a repeat of last time. Although I fear how that might affect her confidence even more - Perhaps a psych evaluation from the ship's doctor Naka is at least in order.
Events of Note for Day 951;
- Meet with 1st Lieutenant Nilas at his quarters for 0700 hours - ☐
- Attend joint Heads of Staff meeting at 0800 hours in briefing room three - ☐
- Weekly squad meeting and presumably debrief of prior meeting at 1030 hours - ☐
[Recording ID; HB-PL-D950 End.]
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