Sergeant<a class="link link--external" href="https://a.wattpad.com/cover/150391274-288-k878657.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">Lorenzo</a>West was really the one in command when it came to the dozen or so men and women that made up Forges recon squad, and Lt. Cartwright knew it.  Sergeant West, or Sarge as most everyone called him had more experience in the field then most of the team combined if you took out Corporal J.J.<a class="link link--external" href="https://www.creativeuncut.com/gallery-21/art/re6-piers-nivans.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">Jenkins</a>.  All those times  the Sarge had waded into thick of things carried a lot of weight when it came to having the respect of those under his command.  When the shit hit the proverbial fan the troops knew they could rely on Sergeant West.  Everyone would fall in line for that man, from the fresh faced Enlistee<a class="link link--external" href="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/25/60/8b/25608b4ecccb5774771fc2008d9397e3.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">Axle</a>Hughes, all the way up to the self proclaimed baddest man alive, Private Brian (<a class="link link--external" href="https://th.bing.com/th/id/Rf41a44dde0b63e7de1fb6d33c2ce4039?rik=2xEU%2fRW6%2b1AyqA&amp;riu=http%3a%2f%2forig02.deviantart.net%2f67b5%2ff%2f2014%2f246%2fd%2fd%2fboss_1_general_vu_by_mitchellmohrhauser-d7xusot.jpg&amp;ehk=DwaHuFyUehsKVC9y%2biISG7mIy9SWBr3f5X5S6sJEUBI%3d&amp;risl=&amp;pid=ImgRaw" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">The Tug Boat</a>) Tuggerson.  Cartwright couldn't help but watch with a sort of envy as the Sergeant led the small herd of troops out of the shuttle after it had set down in the vast and open cargo bay of Ares 8.<br/><br/>While the Sergeant handled the bulk of the teams combat troops, the Lt. lingered in the background to observe the proceedings.  He was frankly relieved to see Miss<b>Jaxx Herd</b>move off after<b>K-Doc.  </b>Being strapped down in a seat next to her for ten long minutes felt like more then enough.  The fact that she had her own security detail in the form of Esther was welcomed as well.  She could handle her own affairs, obviously and hopefully keep her nose out of his as much as possible.<br/><br/>Speaking of his own affairs, the Lt. turned back towards the shuttle and gathered up the two members of Forges Special Operations team as they exited the ship.  "Alright ladies."  Cartwright folded his arms behind his back as he looked between<b>Eris Moon</b>and the shuttles pilot, Erika Brewer.  "Check into your assigned rooms and then the both of you are to report to the bridge by 1700 where you'll be working under<b> Captain Wallace</b>."  The young Lt. paused a moment before he called out sharply to the two women.  "Dismissed!"<br/><br/>Meanwhile there was one loud, brash voice that was echoing through the domed ceiling of the cargo bay.  Sure the Tug Boat respected the Sarge but he had a mouth and the Tugger wasn't one to know when to shut his yap or filter his words.  "I'm telling ya this is bullshit!"  He barked out with an amused gleam in his eyes that clearly stated that he knew he was stirring the pot.  "It's BS!  The pirates are back that way man!"  His finger jabbed towards the closed doors of the cargo bay.  "Fucking recon mission, bunch of pansy ass shit!"  The Sarge just shook his head, this wasn't his first time working with Tuggerson and he knew how he liked to blow of steam with his mouth.  "We got our orders, Private, now zip it and fall in line so Lieutenant Cartwright can give us all our marching orders."  With minimal fuss from anyone other then the Tug Boat the troops fell into line as directed, their boots snapping down against the metal floor beneath their feet in harmony with a synchronized call of.  "Hurrah!"<br/><br/>The Lt. finally moved forward with an eagerness to his steps to address the gathered soldiers after giving them all the customary inspection.  "Welcome aboard Ares 8 ladies and gentleman.   We're going to have one week to get settled in before we go into stasis. Like I said in the shuttle study up and remember your representing Forge here so I expect everyone to conduct themselves professionally at all times.  Now lets get unloaded, settled in, and get to work.  Dismissed!"<br/><br/>"Hurrah!"<br/><br/>As the troops began to disperse the Lt. called out to<b>Ruya Aras</b>.  "Corporal Aras!"  He made sure he got the young woman's attention before waving her over so he could lower the tone of his voice.  "I need you to report to K-Doc immediately before bunking up in your room.  He'll be in charge of your therapy and reporting to me which I fully expect to not have to be concerned with."  Lieutenant Cartwright gave her as stern a look as he could muster before ending the brief conversation by simply adding.  "Dismissed."