VC2 Chapter 2-New Recruits

Sector 2100

Planet 2101

October 18, 2052

Two women dressed in a technical uniform were busy on their computers linked to massive server.

“Irene, do you see the glitch in the system here?” a Caucasian blonde woman pointed at her own screen.

“All systems operational here Natalia.” the other brunette woman who appeared to be a bit shorter replied as she typed in on her keyboard.

“I'm using the backdoor to access the mainframe.” Natalia brushed her golden hair behind her ears as she crouched to inspect the server.

“It could be an isolated incident. Let me see if I can override to make the fix.” Irene grabbed a cable from her belt and linked it to Natalia's computer.

“Connection complete.” Natalia looked at her computer.

The two quickly worked on their computer as they made their repairs on the server.

“Done.” the women shouted in unison.

An alarm in the background sounded and flashed as the room lit up revealing a glass divider with several NB officers conducting an assessment.

“Irene Papagianni and Natalia Kraweic, record time in server fix. Top of the class again ladies.” a big Caucasian man with markings of Vice Admiral tipped his officer's cap as he spoke into the speaker.

“Thank you sir.” Irene smiled in satisfaction.

“Thanks Vice Admiral Owens.” Natalia flashed a smile.

The two women exited the training room and saw Owens and the other officers leave their observation room to enter another.

“Get some rest. I'll give you the assessment tomorrow.” Owens walked off.

Natalia high-fived Irene with joy as the two walked out of the facility towards the mess hall. Charlie was walking towards his office when he caught the two women strolling out of the training facility.

“Oh man it's the Admiral. I haven't seen him up close.” Natalia whispered.

“Act professionally.” Irene mumbled under her breath as Charlie approached them.

“Girls.” Charlie greeted.

“Sir.” the women saluted crisply.

“At ease. New recruits?” Charlie inspected their uniforms.

“Yes sir.” Irene nodded.

“Huh, I didn't get the memo on this one. No need to call me sir, just call me Charlie.” Charlie chuckled as he offered his hand.

“Irene Papagianni.” Irene shook Charlie's hand.

“Natalia Kraweic.” Natalia grinned as she shook the man's hand.

“Wait a minute. The last names sound familiar...” Charlie paused to think.

“Lieutenant Conrad Krawiec is my brother. Lieutenant Commander Chris Papagiannis is Irene's brother.” Natalia responded.

“Ahh that explains it. Well then, welcome to the NB family.” Charlie welcomed.

“Thanks.” the women replied simultaneously.

 “Well, I've got some ships to inspect. See you girls around.” Charlie winked as he walked off.