Wisp Gets a New Assignment

Log Title: Wisp Gets a New Assignment

Characters: Wisp, Wraith, Battleaxe, Concealer, Kamakura, Lifeline, Limelight, and Scarlett

Location: Command Center - The Pit, and Radio

Date: 4-16-2023

TP: None

Summary: Wraith calls Wisp in to talk about a new assignment.

Note: Wraith uses the phrase Mickey Mouse, which some Military members use to signify SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)

As logged by Wraith

- - - - LOG BEGINS

[G.I. Joe] Major Wraith says, "Hey Wisp? You busy?"

[G.I. Joe] Concealer says, "Next time you need a friend, I can offer that. And apparently glitter. But I promise, I am more than the stories make me out to be,"

[G.I. Joe] lil Wisp says, "Not too busy, what do you need?"

[G.I. Joe] Major Wraith says, "There are some changes to the Flight Roster.... I thought we could go over them."

[G.I. Joe] lil Wisp says, "er... okay"

Command Center - The Pit[]

       This is the heart of the G.I. Joe base. The nerve center of the team, it is a combined operations, logistics, and intelligence hub. It is set up almost like NASA's Mission Control Center, but on a grander scale. Instead of only one wall filled with screens, three of the walls have large screens that display maps and information. In the center of the room is a multi-function holographic situation display. On it, Joe Command can call up 3D images of their extensive files or show real-time action shots from cameras on site. From here Joe Command can communicate with anyone on base or around the world.

Wisp steps into the command center, looking around quickly.

Standing at one of the Air Operations Consoles, is Wraith. She is just looking over the console, as soon, it will be her.... semi-permanent station.

[G.I. Joe] Scarlett says, "Wisp, I can vouch for Concealer. She is much more than the stories Flint tells about her."

Wisp walks over to the console, looking upward toward Wraith. She stops, stands to attention properly for Wraith, smiling though.

[G.I. Joe] Concealer says, "Wait, Flint still tells those stories? Ugh, I am never going to never live that reputation down. Maybe I'll be a boy and hide from him. Ugh."

[G.I. Joe] Scarlett says, "Oh, he stopped telling most of them...."

Wraith waves her hand, "Come on Sally, how long have we known each other? No need for the Mickey Mouse with me." She sits at the Console, and motions to the seat next to the console, "Please, have a seat."

Wisp laughs a little and hops in the chair sideways. "Long enough that it's only for whomever might be watching and complaining about discipline, that's for sure. Hopefully no one, but never know sometimes." She relaxes and perks her ears up with interest. "So, what's the plan?"

Heather leans back in her seat, "As you know... I am pregnant. For the safety of the baby, I have decided not to request a waiver of Flight Status, so I am voluntarily grounded. I need someone to help take up some of the missions I flew. I thought of you, as did the Pit Command Staff."

Wisp nods just a little bit at that. "That's fine. And again, congratulations on that, hoping for all the best." she smiles. "I'll look into presents for the baby shower at some point, for sure." She winks. "So, what missions?"

Wraith smiles a little and nods at the congratulations. "Mostly the recon flights I have been running over Cobra's territory. The Island, Trans-Carpathia and Al-Al... Cobra Unity." She frowns a little at the last words, than shakes her head. "I've been using the F-117's stealth, but you could likely fly it in a F-35, as most of ours have the Stealth capability."

Wisp nods at that. "The B-2 might be seen less, but it's too slow to be effective. I can do that though. And I might be able to scrounge up another 117 from somewhere if it would work better."

"I am trying to requisition a few XP-26's." Wraith notes, "The Stealth version of the Skystriker Mark II.... Hopefully we might get some soon." She shrugs, and then continues, "What it also means is... Ghostrider will be acting as Second to Skystriker as the Head of the Pit Air Command, and you will be, most likely, slated to act as his third... Meaning a few more duties in the Air, if a flight of Jets are in the air." She motions to the area they are in, "Me, I get to be the Air Boss, ground control." She smirks, "Planning and reviewing maintenance reports. Fun, eh?"

Wisp nods. "I might be able to see if the 26's can be moved along a little faster, not sure though. the 2R's weren't entirely easy to get as multirole jets, so..." She hmms. "And I understand. Hoping that's just temporary though? It'd suck to be stuck there permanently out of the air, I'm sure."

Wraith shakes her head, "I'm not retiring, so sometime after the little one arrives, I will be back in the air." She pauses, "It will just feel like a long time." She shrugs, and glances at Wisp closely, "I assume you mean to use your.... connections to push the 26's through? I am not sure if we should ask you to do that. You might ask for one too many things, eventually, and then we wouldn't be able to ask you to try and push through something we really need."

Wisp nods at that and smiles. "Good, glad to hear it. And yeah, that's why I'm hesitating on it. I figured the 1R was a good ask since it makes use of existing assets and extends the life of the airframe."

Wraith nods, "And the 26, right now, is only a single prototype... And would require some upgrading to be fully functioning for our needs. Which is why I have to go through the proper channels... Hopefully I can get Battleaxe to help me that."

Wisp nods at that, "Yeah, that's kinda where the 35s were, that took some doing and wasn't quick even with me trying to maneuver for it. And we still had to write reports on them for field evaluation and upgrades..."

[G.I. Joe] Concealer says, "Well, Mother Fraggler. My incident free report is about to reset. But I'm off duty so it does not count."

Wraith nods, "At least the XP-26 is based on the Skystriker Mark II's airframe. Better than having to build them from scratch. But the overhaul does raise the price tag a bunch...."

[G.I. Joe] Scarlett says, "Are you all right, Concealer?"

[G.I. Joe] Lifeline says, "Do you need any assistance?"

[G.I. Joe] Kamakura says, "what's going on, Meggan?"

Wisp says, "True enough, the new engines on the 1Rs raise the tag some on those, even if it does extend what otherwise would be a retiring unit.""

[G.I. Joe] Concealer says, "I'm putting on lipstick and about to kick ass but I'm all out of lipstick."

[G.I. Joe] Limelight says, "Oh that sounds like fun."

[G.I. Joe] Major Wraith says, "I have some extra lipstick in my flight bag.... but if you are away from the base, can't help you there."

[G.I. Joe] Kamakura says, "You need backup?"

Heather nods, "I do think the more fifth generation fighters we can get into service, the better. I imagine Cobra is working on their own, and you know them, when they roll out one, they will roll out a few hundred... At least most of their pilots still suck."

Wisp nods at that. "True enough. I'd make more comment about their equipment being built on the cheap, but well, some of our own isn't perfect either. Still though. Not the plane, it's the pilot. And most of theirs do suck, yes."

[G.I. Joe] Concealer says, "Off base. I'm in a real-life version of the 'r/AreTheStraightsOK' and probably will need bail money posted. Gotta go!"

[G.I. Joe] Lifeline says, "Meggan... *sighs* Time to call the JAG."

[G.I. Joe] Scarlett says, "I don't think we have one on staff, do we?"

[G.I. Joe] Battleaxe sighs.

[G.I. Joe] Battleaxe says, "I'll get the forms ready and alert the MPs that we might get a transfer in... -again-."

"They haven't had anything new in years, so I do fear they are about due..." Wraith shrugs, "Time will tell on that front. However, any questions about the new duties?"

[G.I. Joe] Concealer says, "Bigots are rioting. They are hitting people!"

Wisp shakes her head at that. "Nope, no worries. I'll look up the reports on the overflights and get out there to keep them up as soon as possible."

[G.I. Joe] Concealer says, "...Be racist, be sexist, be bigots, be sure... We won't stand for your hate..."

Wisp says, "Just as further reference."

Wraith nods, "I'll make sure you can access all the reports I have filed on those locations for the past year.... I would like you to keep a close eye on the Cobra Unity and Iran border Construction project. They are lining the border with Terror Dromes.... and it will allow them to stand down a lot of troops from the border, freeing them up for other things." She pauses, "I am considering asking for a strike mission, to put a stop to it, but that is a lot of red tape to go through."

[G.I. Joe] Scarlett says, "This too, eventually, will pass...."

[G.I. Joe] Scarlett says, "...I hope."

Wisp frowns at that and nods. "Truth. That's not good." she sighs. "I'll keep a watch on it. And yes, it is. Especially there."

Wraith nods, "We haven't been able to get clearance to do anything in that country, since Falcon's team was kicked out, a few months after they went in... I get it, sovereignty and all that, but...." She sighs and shakes her head slightly.

Wisp nods at that and frowns. "Yeah, let's see how well their 'sovereignty' holds once their own government is gone. Probably on the way there now. Best we can do is set up where we can do repel it from going any further, is my guess, unfortunately."

Wraith nods, "Cobra's been rather quiet lately, which makes me think they are planning something, or maybe, finally they are running out of steam, but I really doubt the latter is the case."

[G.I. Joe] Concealer says, "Yeah, there's a mob who are committing hate crimes and I'm being targeted."

[G.I. Joe] Concealer says, "I--ll deal with it."

[G.I. Joe] Concealer clicks off.

[G.I. Joe] Scarlett says, "If anyone knows where she is... You have my permission to go in and assist her."

[G.I. Joe] Kamakura says, "Concealer give me your lo... damnit."

[G.I. Joe] Scarlett says, "I'll take the fallout."

[G.I. Joe] Kamakura says, "I would if I knew where she is."

Wisp sighs at that and shakes her head. "The fact they can build that many terror dromes says they're not running out of steam at all, quite honestly. Just need to keep watching and keep working."

[G.I. Joe] Scarlett sighs softly, "If we hear from her again, someone triangulate her position."

Wraith nods slightly, "Well, that is all I had." She pauses, "But tell me, how are you settling in with all the..." She pauses, and shrugs slightly, "Changes?"

Wisp shrugs and twitches an ear idly. "I'm settled in enough to get back on flight duty and fly to Japan for recruitment missions, at least. I'm looking forward to getting back in the air more full time, honestly. that'll make it feel more like things are normal."

[G.I. Joe] Kamakura says, "roger, waiting for her response."

Wraith nods, "Well, I will make sure your name stays on the duty roster." She tilts her head slightly to the side, and gets a glimmer in her eye of mirth, "So, you want two flights a day, for six days out of the week, right?"

Wisp nods at that and smiles. "Thanks. And..." She laughs a little. "IF that's what's needed, I'd certainly be happy with less, of course. You know what I mean, my normal flights and the recon. Two a day 6 days a week will cause pilot fatigue."

Wraith grins, "At least the recon flights are only once a week. We'll just switch one of your normal missions with the Recon Flight and keep things as they were before." She makes a note on the console, with a sticky note, and then says, "Sound good to you?"

Wisp nods at that and smiles. "Sounds fine, thanks."

"All right, I'll let you get back to whatever I pulled you away from." Wraith says softly, "And I'll get back to the bane of my existence.... Paperwork."

Wisp laughs just a little bit at that and nods. "Okay then. Have 'fun' with that." She winks and laughs softly. "I'll try not to make too much more for you."

"Make all you want." Wraith says, "It'll at least keep me busy, and not worrying about the spawn I am carrying around inside me."

Wisp awws a little and laughs, hopping up from the chair. "I'm sure it'll be fine... Just talk to the doctor if there are any problems?" She smiles. "And have a good one." She steps back to go then.

Wraith nods, "I plan on keeping up the visits to Lifeline. I may even make him deliver the baby." She smiles, "Now, go have fun, Skydancer."

[G.I. Joe] Kamakura says, "um I have her location."

- - - - LOG ENDS