Louise Valliére

Posted on Sat Sep 21st, 2024 @ 2:48am by Captain Louise Valliére

948 words; about a 5 minute read

Mission: Anubis Rises
Location: Shuttlecraft & ISS Anubis
Timeline: MD01 - 09:00

À la volonté du peuple
Et à la santé du progrès,
Remplis ton cœur d'un vin rebelle
Et à demain, ami fidèle.
Nous voulons faire la lumière
Malgré le masque de la nuit
Pour illuminer notre terre
Et changer la vie.

The classical song from the musical play Les Misérables boomed out over the speakers of the aft section of the old shuttlecraft. The beautiful romantic language of French was something that could only be appreciated by some.

One such person was Louise Valliére. She sat in one of the chairs in the aft section of the shuttlecraft, her eyes closed as she embraced the strong melody of the music along with the steady rhythm of the drums. The beating of the drums as a steady march pounded with her heart as the music filled the small compartment.

It was only interrupted by an incoming comm call. "Captain. We are approaching the Anubis." A voice called out. Louise opened her eyes slowly and with a stretch came to a stand. She secured her uniform, checking that she looked presentable. Slowly she took a few steps towards the door that led into the cockpit of the shuttle.

"Pour l'Empire" she spoke to herself before stepping through the doors into the cockpit. The cockpit itself was small and cramped. The controls were old fashioned and frankly Louise was surprised that this piece of junk had even taken off to begin with, no matter making a trip from Terra to Mars.

She stood behind the young pilot who was at the controls and stared out of the window. There she was, the Imperial Starship Anubis. An experimental warship. It looked as beautiful and terrifying as it did on the plans she had been given. Its sharp edges, yellow Terran pattern and its impressive arsenal screamed power and enticed fear.

"Take us into dock," she said simply remaining standing. She brushed some of her long pink hair out of her eyes as they approached. The pilot did a small flyby over the Anubis, allowing Louise to take in the full sight of the impressive ship. Finally the shuttle came around to the aft of the Anubis and touched down in the shuttlebay.

Louise turned away from the pilot and made her way to the hatch.

As she stepped down from the shuttle, several officers were already lined up to greet her. They instantly stood to attention and saluted. She looked to her left, and then to her right. What she saw didn't impress her much.

"You!" she said pointing to one of the officers. "What is your name, rank and position?!" She demanded.

"Ensign Frederick Vanburen, Engineering Officer, Sir!" the man responded quickly remaining at attention.

Louise's eyes narrowed slightly. "Tell me Ensign. Why is this ship in a mess? Look at this shuttlebay! I expected this ship to be ready for departure and for battle as soon as I arrived!" She paused for a moment. "Does this shuttlebay look 'battle ready' to you Ensign?" she asked.

The Ensign shook his head. "No sir. There is still a lot of work to do here. Sir."

"Glad you agree." Louise said. "Now, why the hell are you just standing there! Get your arse away from me and get this place fixed up. NOW!" she told him her voice slightly raised. The Ensign gave her a salute and then rushed off towards one of the engineering teams that were still working on the systems in the shuttlebay.

Louise turned to the rest of the officers lined up. "I am Captain Louise Valliére. Captain of this Warship." She announced. "You will follow my orders and be loyal to me and the empire. If you do not show loyalty and do not follow my orders... your time on this ship will be short. As will your existence in this shithole of a galaxy." She paused for a brief moment to let her words sink it. "However. If you do follow your orders and show your loyalty to me and the Empire. You shall be rewarded. We are all soldiers of the Empire. We serve the Emperor and we will take back what rightfully belongs to us." she continued her little speech. "For the Empire!"

The whole room saluted at those words and everyone repeated them. It echoed through the shuttlebay. "Dismissed!" Louise called as she began to walk confidently towards the doors and into the corridor. Her first stop would be the bridge, her bridge and then it would be a matter of setting up her ready room and her personal quarters. She had also yet to select her personal guard, however she needed to find someone who was trustworthy enough for that.

The turbolift hummed softly as it ascended up the shaft towards the main bridge on deck one. The Anubis had three bridges, all identicle. This new Hestia class warship was more advanced and battle ready than any other ship in the current Terran Fleet. It also boasted impressive phasers and torpedo launchers, along with a new tactical mode called 'Multi-Vector Assault Mode'. Louise was intrigued and excited to testing out this new mode, preferably the first Klingon or Cardassian ship they encounter, warship or not.

The turbolift slowed and eventually stopped. The doors opened swiftly. The bridge of the Anubis, her bridge was waiting for her. Captain Louise Valliére was about to take full command of this impressive warship, not knowing what awaits them and how her name may one day be in the history books of the Terran Empire.

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Captain Louise Valliére
Commanding Officer
ISS Anubis

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