Michael jumped off the boarding ramp of the Pelican dropship. He dropped the duffle bag, which was slung over his shoulder at what lay in front of him; there was a huge hangar bay, and it was abuzz with activity. Various aircraft docked in and out of the gargantuan structure, dropping off troops and supplies. He turned at the sound if some ODST's calling his name.
"Sir, you are the Captain of Dawning Horizon, correct?"
"Yes Sergeant... Downes, is it?"
"Uh, yes sir, we've been ordered to escort you to the bridge. This way." Michael followed the troopers along various corridors.
"Sir, if you don't mind me saying... But you're quite a legend back home. How you managed to escort a fleet out of system with a damaged Slipspace drive and leaking reactor? If you don't mind my saying, sir, its an honour to be serving with you." Told the marine enthusiastically.
"Well... Thanks, I didnt realise that I was famous. You rarely hear about colony life in Command." Replied the officer, glad that he was having a conversation. He noted the name. Sgt. Downes. He was going to request a transfer of this man to his crew. He then realised that many crew members were looking at him, and talking in hushed whispers. Yes, he was going to like it here