11/25/12: SFK Counterattack Aftermath: The Checklist

Holodeck Forum Roleplay
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It was always in situations like this where Katriel felt herself most inept. She seemed to manage all right when the problems they were dealing with were personal, individual. A single person was more likely to believe her when she said something was not his fault, that he could not be held accountable for a moment of reckless speech or behavior.

But this fleet-wide crisis?

Her brief interlude with two officers on the ops floor of the base just deepened her uncertainty. What could someone say to a ranking officer who believed they could have averted the deaths of so many? They would accuse her of 'knowing nothing', of 'not being there'. And worst of all, they would be right. She hadn't been there, she hadn't seen firsthand. Katriel's empathic talent gave her some small amount of insight into the horror of the events, but even she would not claim it as any sort of substitute. She may rank lieutenant, but she wasn't any sort of soldier.

Enough, Katriel abruptly cut off her train of thought and refocused. Maybe she was inept, but she still had to try. Debriefings with every ranking officer needed to be scheduled and processed by the counseling department and from there, they would assess who might need more attention.

Maybe group therapy would be effective here? If they didn't believe her, maybe they'd believe one another. Something to keep in mind, at least.

Katriel bent over her PADD with renewed determination, as she outlined her task list and schedule. She may not be a soldier, but there were things she could do that might prevent the incident from dealing more damage to the fleet.

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COUNSELOR'S DEBRIEFING STATUS OF
OFFICERS INVOLVED IN FLEET INCIDENT

COMMODORE
Razor: no status

CAPTAINS
Altais, Eli: Stable and Fit for Active Duty
A'jhor: Stable and Fit for Active Duty
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Blackwood, Oliver: Demonstrated symptoms of Survivor Syndrome and latent anger. No formal complaint has yet been registered about performance on duty, so suspension has not been recommended. Counseling department to schedule follow up appointments until subject is deemed more stable. UPDATE: Subject has been interviewed and deemed to be progressing through predicted stages of depression recovery. Issues are not fully resolved, but authority believes the subject is consciously working their way back to a healthier state of mind. Follow-up to be scheduled in one month.
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DePoe, Steven: Stable and Fit for Active Duty
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K'Tia: no status
King, Areyis: no status
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Traise, Johnathan: Stable and Fit for Active Duty
Xun, Tsang: Is understandably suffering from severe exhaustion, both physically and mentally, but authority believes subject has the fortitude to recuperate properly from the stress of recent events if allotted enough time and space. Subject is currently not serving in any active capacity. Recommend follow-up evaluation in one month, but no mandatory counseling is necessary.

OFFICERS
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Hassiri: no status
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Aster, Nethali: Stable and Fit for Active Duty Considered to be volatile and temporarily unfit for duty. Counselor with expertise in subject equivocation advised to evaluate at earliest convenience.
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Sierra, Ithiliel: Stable and Fit for Active Duty
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((So here's the dealio. In order to get a status filled out for your character -- I'm sorry if I didn't know your full name ;_; -- you must do any one of the following:

(1) Write one yourself and post it below! It can just be like two lines long, but should include what the probable outlook for your character is in the aftermath and whether or not they require additional attention from someone in the counseling department.

Note that this status update would be written by someone in the counseling department after an interview, but not necessarily Katriel. Saying your character needs more attention just means that you plan to carry the character's trauma for a while and either want to resolve it later and/or with an actual PC (me).

(2) Have an actual debriefing session with Katriel, after which I'll write up a status report and recommend for or against further sessions depending on how I think you played the character during the session. Please see this post on how to best initiate RP with me. :x

If you're going to write one yourself, here are some suggestions on likely outcomes for you to pick from:

  • Officers who are being particularly self-destructive (substance abuse or suicidal) would be given antidepressants and mandatory counseling
  • Officers who are not performing at a professional level (latent anger, lack of focus) would probably be suspended from service temporarily (~2 weeks). Counseling would be recommended for those who are feeling guilty or self-destructive. Antidepressants would be administered to those who are unusually lethargic.
  • Sleep is a HUGE healing tool for trauma, it creates emotional distance and perspective. Officers who are unable to sleep or have disruptive dreams would be given sleeping aides.
  • Your character, obviously, does not HAVE to be traumatized after these events, especially if they are able to sleep and have a support system of friends or other relaxing hobbies to fall back on. Counseling is only one solution, not the only one, and probably not even the best.

Thanks guys, have fun!))

EDIT: Added surnames! - Skyler
EDIT: o thnk u - Katriel
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Oliver Blackwood: Appears emotionally unstable and to be struggling to control anger. Is showing definite signs of Survivor's Guilt. Alcoholic Relapse Likely. Counseling recommended.
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Forwarded from Albion Chief Medical Officer and Councilor: Dr. Ilana Sugun

Traise, Johnathon Garret:
Stable, Fit for Active Duty.
Openly expresses regret for outcome of the attack. Cites personal blame for both attention of Lt. General Kul towards the Task Force as well as supplying Kul the original virus code using during the counter attack from (presumably) his ship logs stolen from the Farseer during Kul's attack, prior to its decommissioning. Possible that feelings of responsibility are compounded by survivor syndrome considering the Albion suffered no enemy fire during the attack, again, blamed on relationship to Kul.
Further counseling will proceed. Has shown personal attempts to overcome issues by volunteering to MC Memorial Service.

Sierra, Icai Ithiliel:
Stable, Fit for Active Duty.
Has shown remarkable calm, but has expressed concern over loss of life of other ships and captains. Concerns most likely tied to cultural upbringing. Has not given any indication that it will impair with duties.
Further counseling only recommended at the officers personal discretion.
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Aster, Nethali Ryba:
Stable, Fit for Active Duty.

Highly optimistic and congenial despite loss of fighter, ship, and majority of crew, including fellow fighter pilots. Claims a 'thick skin' due to profession. Expresses a deep sense of loss for the scale of death, but says it serves to strengthen remaining ties. Symptoms of survivor's guilt absent. Blame or grudge against superior officers absent. Refers to her violent outburst on the U.S.S. Rhodes as 'a bout of transporter sickness'. Reports no trouble sleeping or eating.

Further counseling deemed unecessary.


Incidentally, Nethali volunteered for counseling...by showing up at a fresh new counselor's door who, also incidentally, has no empathic or telepathic abilities.
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Subject: DePoe, Captain Steven
Status: Fit for Active duty

Report: Captain DePoe was forthcoming with his feelings on the defeat suffered by Task Force Argo at the hands of Strike Force Kargas. Despite past history of having to deal with similar trauma, he was showing no signs of distraction, and while he was upset by the loss, he was also very clear-headed on what needed to be done and was ready to carry out his duty. He did however express he was coming to hate the Donatu System, as it appears his previous fleet he was assigned to also suffered heavy looses there in an engagement with the Klingons. Despite this, the Captain remained calm and level headed for the most part, and that emotion he did show was very well controlled. Therefore it is reccomended that Captain DePoe only submit himself for further counselling if he so chooses, and that he is otherwise fit to return to duty.