[h1] [color=Fuchsia] [center] Katya [/center] [/color] [/h1]
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The moment she heard Elora vomit over the comms Katya felt her own stomach twist, in protest the sound being a all to clear remind of just what they ship was doing and how fast they where traveling. Another reminder came form Lora who seems unable to adapt to FTL travel and was sent to the med-bay. Katya feeling sort of bad for Elora and Lora, Elora in particular who now had to stay locked in a dirty cockpit.
Still with Lora out of commission Katya wondered what the old man and Ritsu would do about Bravo squad as it was now leader less and a man down. The answer being one Katya never expected would arrive mere moments after she began to wonder.  

Hearing Lorenzo say she was now the junior officer, Katya face went pale as the blood drained from it. Not to mention it she was now in charge of bravo squad. What really nailed it in Katya hadn't been had the chance to give a yes sir or anything else before the conversation was brought to an end.
[color=Fuchsia]"I'm the junior officer ... what ... why ... but ... the hell would the old man pick me? I'm no leader. Sure I did some command training back home, but that was only the basics, but I've never used it![/color] she said to herself, feeling her heart beat and stress level skyrocket. The sudden news sending Katya into a borderline break down. For several minutes started blankly at her werks screens muttering away to herself rocking back and fourth o so slightly. The young woman completely confused as to why she'd be picked. Given she was sure she had shown no qualities that an officer should possess and still at times questioned Harold. Although it was to learn what those in charge made the choices they did. After Katya didn't plan on staying a cadet forever, she went to move up in the ranks ... she just didn't expect it be like this.

However much Katya thought on it, she couldn't work out why she might have been selected and after rocking and muttering seemed to regain her composure at least a little bit. Taking in a deep breath. Katya let out a very loud frustrated and slightly worried sigh. The idea of leading others in battle even if it was just a one of thing ... seemed like a very daunting challenge that was suddenly thrust upon her. Although the idea that this was sort of test and in a way it was, helped Katya. As she was sure both the lieutenant and the old man would review her performance to see if she was fit to be the junior officer on a more permanent biases. Even if she never tried to become one of the officers when positions where being first decided. Katya reminded herself, if she had been picked she learn to fit the role. It seemed now she was going to have to learn and very quickly, otherwise her squad mates might end up paying. Taking in a deep breath, Katya felt even happier now she had yelled at Daniel having vented all that built up stress had been a god send. As now she was stressed again as she began to recall every thing she could from the little command training she had been given.

When NOAH arrived at Leviticus IX, Katya had claimed herself down. Although was still feeling worried about leading Bravo into battle. Worried she make a mistake and someone would end up dying. Katya wishing this had happened before they left so she could had talk with Harold and maybe gotten some advice. Sure right about now he was dealing with everything far better then her. As the Noah moved into position to allow Bravo to drop Katya sent one last [color=Fuchsia] good luck and fight well [/color] to the those in Alpha squad before discontenting them from her Array. Daniel getting a second message on a private channel. 
[color=Fuchsia]"Better not get get killed Daniel you've got a promise to keep. Die and I'll some how make you pay."[/color] was all it read. 

Planet fall was easy enough for Katya, quite used to deploying onto a planet form orbit. Skillfully landing the werk on ground as gently as its thrusters allowed. The squad landing in a plaza on the colones eat side not far from a cluster of residential buildings. As her werk followed by the rest of bravo touched the ground Katya could feel many eyes turn on her and the other. The feeling of so many looking at them was unnerving. Like they expected 5 werks to make the Cruxi go away. Taking in a deep breath Katya was still borderline breaking down. Right now she didn't want job of squad leader or title of junior officer, she wanted to give it away but knew she couldn't. She was picked so she take the burden weather she wanted it or not. 
[color=Fuchsia][i]"Okay, Katya you gotta be strong for the squad. Your not ready, but you gotta do your best. Hopefully the universe is feeling generous and everyone survives the coming battle. Just gotta trust your instincts, use the clever brain you where given and work things out as you go. [/i][/color] she thought to herself as she tapped on her comms to the rest of bravo squad. 

[color=Fuchsia]"Alright! Listen up folks. As you heard we've potently not got long before the Cruxi come to turn this place into rubble. As you know we're here to stop that ... well stop the vehicles and mechs ..."[/color] Katya stated over the comms trailing of running out of words having no idea where she was going with that. Feeling disappointed as it was buying her time to come up with a plan.
[color=Fuchsia]"Okay! Firstly we need to found out the most likely places the Cruxi will attack and likely places they'll land ground forces. Also I want to know how the PDF have themselves set up. Defensive strong points and potential gaps and weaknesses. We need to know good place for us to set defensive positions. So orders are find out said information. Alright for now that's all."[/color] she stated sounding unsure if she was directing the squad to do the right thing. Katya having little confidence in her ability to lead at the moment.