Book 3, Chp 8: Cali vs Tex

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Ransom: First officer's log, stardate 58499.2. The Cerritos is in for repairs at Douglas Station after a pounding from the Breen. (Sighs.) We took an even harder pounding in the media after one of the new Texas-class ships had to swoop in and save us our asses. Captain Freeman's been called back to Starfleet Command for questioning.

 Captain Freeman's been called back to Starfleet Command for questioning

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Admiral Wong: Disappointment is an understatement, Captain Freeman. Project Swing By was a waste of resources, and you almost got your crew killed.

Freeman: We did uncover a Breen insurgency.

Wong: An attack you could've been
prepared for if the culture on your ship was more professional.

Freeman: Admiral, I assure you, the Cerritos crew takes their duty seriously.

Buenamigo: Captain Freeman's right. The Cerritos is a necessary part of the fleet. However, my automated Texas-class ships are her superior, with zero human error. They haven't even been tested. I recommend decommissioning the California-class and let the Texas-class handle second contact.

Freeman: Starfleet was founded as a way for humanity to advance into the stars. This would undo centuries of progress.

Wong: Captain, I'm sorry, but, there are plenty of other crewed ships in the fleet. The council has decided to take Admiral Buenamigo's advice and shutter the California-class.

Back in the Cerritos Rutherford and Tendi were in the repair room as Boimler enter.

Boimler: Guys! Guys! Hans just told me that the Phylosian in Tactical's girlfriend's Vedek heard that Starfleet Command is shuttering the Cali-class and replacing it with drones!

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Boimler: Guys! Guys! Hans just told me that the Phylosian in Tactical's girlfriend's Vedek heard that Starfleet Command is shuttering the Cali-class and replacing it with drones!

Tendi: (Confused.) Who's Hans?

Boimler: You know, towel guy.

Tendi: (Gasps.) The gossip king? He's never been wrong.

Boimler: We're all gonna get reassigned. I can't work at an outpost. I won't look good in a drab olive vest.

Tendi: Does that mean I'm not gonna be able to keep doing senior science officer training?

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