<div style="text-align: left;">(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/wulfjaeger/black_widow_png_by_sasha2000dog-d52srzs.png)</div><br/><strong>Name:</strong>Ranna Krannok<br/><strong>Mech:</strong>HCT-6D Hatchetman<br/><strong>Callsign:</strong>Harlequin<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Bastion Mess/Mechbay<br/><strong>Tagged:</strong>Open<br/><br/><hr/><em> “Hey there. I was just talking with Erich about what happened planetside. A part of me’s glad I missed it, but at the same time, I wish I could have done more to help y’all out.” That gave a small smile of encouragement. “So anything I can help you with?”</em><br/><br/>"We could have used some of your firepower and field experience down there that's for sure."  She said with a smile to Elisa.<br/><br/><em>"Alright, let's hear it. and, just so you know, Lance structures will be in a 'free-floating' form until after we've picked up another contract; It'll do us all good to work together in Lance Elements so we can see how our various 'mechs can work together, instead of just having me and Alroy playing hopscotch with big guns."</em><br/><br/>Hearing bits and pieces of the conversation Ranna felt the discussion of battleROM's was a nice tie into her thoughts.  Well for starters, I agree we should be taking battleROM's from every mission.  I've always found using your own mistakes as debriefing points tends to focus the debriefs more and helps with training."  She shifted her weight and locked her foot on a nearby pole to keep herself steady as she prepared for the final assault.  "Which brings me to my main issue.  I've attempted to mention this to Walt a few times over the past few months, but he's less inclined to listen to my ideas, so I figure I'd work through you as the active commander. Reaching up to push her hair back into a pony tail which she tied off with an elastic band she continued.  "I think we need to better utilize our experienced mechwarriors and proven leaders more if we expect to have effective missions in the future.  And yes, I'm talking about myself.  The events of the last two mission should be a fair example towards the composition and leadership of the Lances.  First mission we sent out a mixed recon unit led by a guy who's never been in combat.  Nothing against Graff, but probably not the best choice.  Second you put Maho in charge of again, a mixed recon lance expecting little resistance.  We all know how that turned out."<br/><br/>Ranna was trying to keep the frustration off her face.  She had thought this out and one way or another she was going to sink or swim with this argument.  "I'm sure you've read my service record and you know I've seen my share of action.  You know I'm an excellent mechwarrior and I don't think I would have been put in charge of a Lance in the Dragoons if I wasn't a good leader.  Regardless of what people think of the Dragoons, they produce good officers.  She looked from Erich to Elisa and back, not really concerned with what Elisa might think of her assertions.  "Lets keep from limping back from another embarrassing mission.  Give me a chance to help you lead the unit both in tactics and training."  There, she'd said it.  There was no going back now.  She felt the anxiety of a fight similar to the one that caused her to leave the Dragoons, but deep down inside she hoped it didn't happen.