Chapter 14: Front 8; Hoki’s Report (Arc 2 – ‘Operation Deadlight’ – Beginning!)

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 Practise & 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 Crewmen 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 myself and the Warrant Officer on this occasion and the Crewman did indeed pass from grade 'D-' to 'D'.

Daily Report and Notes;
A number of note worthy events occurred today. During a briefing between myself and 1st Lieutenant Nilas he requested I take the mantle of squad acting vice-commander in leu of the still absent Lt.Commander Emilia.
 I admit to some hesitance towards this role, however considering the lack of alternatives I have accepted the temporary unofficial 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' whom shall become our new escort with their own retinues of 5 Vijaiks a piece.

Aside from this the rest is still only known by the captain of the ship [Commander Nate] however tomorrow's meeting of the senior-most bridge 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 note worthy that the 'ACR-Mk5-High-Power-Rifle' testing conducted today has raised the co-efficient rate by 10%, cooldown increased to just 70 seconds and chances of self-destruction upon continued firing reduced to just 17.3476 per-centile after 6 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 1st Crewmen Conchabhair in accompaniment.
 The regular upregulation length ques around the infernal food franchise-machines, that stretched from the small room out into the hallway, was of some concern and I considered moving along those in the que myself. This proved unnecessary however as I observed Scarlet effortlessly re-organise the line herself into more efficient ques and forcing crewmembers to order for two or three at once rather than all standing in wait.

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 Further when one of the men in the que accused the Warrant Officer 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.

Personal Affairs;
As mentioned prior, today Una increased her piloting rank aswell as completing the current stage of her training course under the tutorage of Scarlet. Today also makes 12 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 blunder with this on her second day which left her in a fragile state.

 Her clear uneasy both mentally and her unrest in regard to 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 2nd - 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 have reaffirmed in me why I initially suggested her as an ideal candidate for the ship's Vijaik team, aswell as reminding me of her deep experience as a veteran soldier.

It is with this in mind that I feel a degree of uneasy 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 11 days ago (That being the somewhat public disagreement of opinions we had the day of Una's first group simulation).
 I feel a great shame at holding such a petty squabble 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 in relation to 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 her current pilot grade she seemed highly elated, yet just a few minutes before I began writing this log Una 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 of had an adverse effect, with her goal reached she appears to reflected on herself in a rather negative fashion.
 She confessed to me that just hours after her achievement of passing the simulation, she has 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 now 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, although I fear how that might affect her confidence even more - Perhaps a Psych-Evaluation from the ship's doctor Naka is atleast in order.

Events of Note for Day 951;
- Meet with 1st Lieutenant Nilas at his quarters for 0700 hours - ☐
- Attend Senior Officer's Meeting at 0800 hours in briefing room 3 - ☐
- Weekly Squad Meeting and Presumably Debrief of Prior Officers Meeting at 1030 hours - ☐

Recording ID; HB-PL-D950 End.

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