At 1600 hours, the Ironborn gathered together in the hangar of the 'Mech bay as Euron and Alannah waited for them. Even the techs and the warriors without 'Mechs were invited as the Colonel had ordered everyone to hear his announcements.
Once they'd all assembled, Euron addressed them all: "Good, now that everyone's here, I can get down to business. First of all, I have the distinct pleasure to announce the promotion of two of our members for their exemplary service to the Ironborn."
At this, Anya Tereshskaya approached the Colonel. "First, our own Beta Platoon tank commander, Sergeant Anya Tereshskaya. With this, you are hereby promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Congratulations!" The Ironborn clap as Anya is presented with her new rank insignia. Anya salutes the Colonel before returning to the back.
"Next," Euron continued. "One of our techs, Karin Wynch, the sister of our Alpha Regulator commander, Charles Wynch, is hereby promoted to Sergeant and given command of our new Charlie Regulator and her crew promoted to Corporals." There is more applause as Karin and her crew are given their stripes. "Better watch out, Charles." Karin commented. "I plan on surpassing you soon." The elder Wynch nodded, accepting the challenge.
"For our next order of business." Alannah Harlaw spoke up. "The Colonel and I have revealed to the GSF commanders our new cross-training program. Whereby we intend to send our Mechwarriors who do not possess 'Mechs of their own to the other units of the GSF. This period of cross-training will last for a total of 3 months, wherein you will learn their tactics, doctrines and culture for the future benefit of our unit. You will eat with them, train with them and ultimately, learn from them. For our first candidate, Isolde Botley."
Isolde enthusiastically came up the front. C'mon, Hands of the Goddess, she thought hopefully. Alannah continued. "You are hereby assigned to Kiah's Hammers." Isolde's expression faltered a bit. The Ice Queen? Damn, considering what Dagmer had to say about her unit, they're gonna put me through the wringer worse than Mom and Meifeng.
"Yes, ma'am!" She said a bit perfunctorily, trying to show the proper respect.
"Second, Bors Harlaw." Bors emerged next, worried where he'd end up. "You will be sent to Grandmother's compound to train with the Dragon's Clutch." Bors considered this. Well, at least Miyamoto and Shiro are close to my age. He snapped to attention. "Ma'am!"
"Finally," Alannah finished. "Victarion Greyjoy and Freyja Blacktyde-Greyjoy, your destination will be the Hands of the Goddess." Victarion and Freyja nodded their assent as Isolde mumbled under her breath, "Lucky."
At this, Beryl Greyjoy-Blacktyde raised her hand. "Colonel? Am I not to be given an assignment?"
Euron looked to his younger sister. "Your husband asked me not to give you one because that could take you off the base for an extended period of time." This drew a few chuckles from a few of the Ironborn. Beryl looked over at Jurgen annoyed at his audacity. "Did you have an assignment in mind, Beryl?" Euron asked.
"If that's the case, I request to go to the Loyalty Foresworn." Beryl said. "They occupy the same base as us. So, if my husband has no objections." She glared at Jurgen. Jurgen responded, uncharacteristically cowed. "I...have no objections."
"Then it's settled." Beryl concluded. "Major Harlaw, if you add my name to the list, please." Alannah did so, and that was that.
Euron exhaled sharply. "Well, next item of business. Lance Captain Botley." Lorren came up to the front and began his speech. "As many of you are aware, part of our new contract requires us to send a semi-permanent garrison force to one of seven locations both on and off-planet. Per the Colonel's orders. I have been placed in charge of the garrison. I need 3 volunteers to accompany me to the assignment, one of with must be an infantry unit and one must be a tank unit. Do I have any volunteers?" Most of the Ironborn raised their hands, surprising Lorren. "Right!" He conceded. "I'll discuss with you all once the assignment is finalized."
OOG: Anthony, I need a list of the remaining garrison locations before I select one and the crew for the assignment
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"Well, then." Said Euron. "On to happier occasions. As you are well aware, my niece, Asha Greyjoy, who regrettably is still in the infirmary since her first mission ended in her 'Mech suffering severe damage, will be marrying my soon-to-be nephew-in-law, Tristifer Botley, on the December solstice. Your invitations have all been sent out and the bride and groom hope to see you all there. And speaking of weddings, the marriage of our GSF Supreme Commander, Major Kiah Franks and Bully Rhodes will take place a few weeks earlier on December 8th. I would call upon you to share your well-wishes with the two of them as they embark on their new lives and the creation of their own clan here on Nejiro." There was more applause. Euron let it go before concluding, "That is all. Carry on."