Posted by Commander Jonathan McKnight (Executive Officer) in Main Sim - Bridge - Another Day Another Survey

Posted by Lieutenant Kenneth Fleet (Helm) in Main Sim - Bridge - Another Day Another Survey

Posted by Lieutenant Elizabeth Prescott (Security) in Main Sim - Bridge - Another Day Another Survey
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“Captain, I would suggest we try and get a sense of the… shall we say ‘dress code’… before we go. Dropping down into a war zone in uniforms neither side is familiar with is an almost certain way to get shot on sight.”

Baumann, Intel

For the person at comms or science getting a scan of dress code for civilians was pretty straight forward. Almost to a tee....shirt (groan sorry I couldn’t resist!) the style of dress was straight out of Earth’s late 40s to early-mid 50s era of fashion. For military personnel there seemed to be two sorts of uniforms one which carried the markings of ESC for the aforementioned Eng-Sci-Com military service, and the other for the MA for the Mac-Arm military service. The first seemed to be based in the northern parts of the planet, while the second were mostly based in the southern half.

Garb for the ESC forces were jumpsuits made of thick cloth, and leather paddings overlaid for the more ‘grunt’ sort with heavy duty metal-plastic ceramics. They were in many ways quite similar to Earth Starfleet civilian cargo ship jumpsuits or their own uniform on the Bonaventure. Except they were a dark toned cameo setup. Armaments consisted of .45 caliber handguns and rifles for the civilian arm, slow firing laser pistols for the military grunts, and a .50 caliber hybrid-ballistic/laser assault rifle for the military arm folks all around.

For the MA forces their civlians also were garbed like those on Earth in the late 40s early-mid 50s. Military forces though wore a heavier jumper/armor suit quite similar to combat ready armory forces or MACOs! Cameo patterns were divided between a dark green-forest or dark grey city like tone. Armaments for the civlian force were large Bowie like knives, but no handguns/rifles. Military forces used a laser or plasma based handgun and rifle.

GM CockRoach

It didn’t surprise her that Baumann was the clearer head for this. She was irritated and realized that, while she would have thought about it about the time they were ready to head down, he had thought of is sooner. “Of course, thank you for the reminder. Let’s figure out where we are touching down and dress accordingly. I don’t want to place civilian attire next to a military installation, nor the other way around.” She moved to the nearest console and glanced over the NE’s shoulder. “Let’s see where we can make the least amount of splash setting down, shall we?” She watched the NE move over the various locations looking for both civilian or military place to land the shuttle without being overly obvious.

Ari CO

Baumann again spoke up and said “I would recommend civilian attire, Captain. We don’t know anything about this conflict, so taking sides would be very perilous. We need to observe, not intervene. Someday, perhaps, there will be some sort of a doctrine, something that tells us what we can and cannot do out in situations like this… perhaps even what we should and should not do. But until someone tells us that they have drafted that directive we have to remind ourselves every day that we did not come out here to play God, Captain.”

Baumann, Intel

“Understood Captain. And I would agree with Commander Baumann. It will be a lot easier to blend in as civilians to start with, instead of trying to pose as members of their military. Though given enough time, we should be able to learn enough to be able to do so.”

Cmdr. McKnight - XO

Just then, Prescott’s voice came over the comms. [O]Bridge, Prescott here. I’m getting a slightly elevated power reading just outside one of the main cities. Looks to be just below the surface at about 4.8 kilometers (3 miles) and about 3.2 kilometers (2 miles) outside the city around what seems to be an old military location. Seems abandoned. Might be a good place to start.[C] She wasn’t sure what the bridge had planned. But her own thoughts were that going to the surface would be easier than merely listening to radio signals from up here.

Elizabeth Sec/Intel

Naomi’s eyes watched the CO linger over the NE’s shoulder, thankful it wasn’t hers. She listened to the plans being made then wondered where they would all end up. In truth, it didn’t matter much to her yet it was fair to note… her experience with any missions hadn’t been a positive. She subtly sighed as she looked to her DH to decide if she remained or went with him.

–ENS Naomi D. Locke, Sci

The voice of the Chief Medical Officer came from the comm system next [O]Sickbay to Bridge, I’ve released our two irradiated washermen, I haven’t received any new patients, Am I needed anywhere else?”[O]

Dr. Grey - CMO

Roger had been studying the data that he’d been able to gather from the transmissions.

“I believe I have an idea of what attire would be acceptable,” he said, looking over toward the Captain.

-Roger Ferguson, CSO

GM CockRoach

“We should try and get some more data on the power source Lieutenant Prescott found. Underground military installation would indicate a desire to keep something hidden. Is there anyway to identify the source, Mr. Ferguson? Or compare it with known power signatures?”

Baumann, Intel

“I highly doubt that any facility that has a power output we can detect from orbit is actually going to be abandoned,” Jonathan said as he moved back around towards his seat.

“Perhaps it will be something worthwhile for a second team to investigate, after we get an initial team down on the surface. It is possible that the initial team would be able to find out more information on the facility. Maybe some local rumors.”

Cmdr. McKnight - XO

Over on the view screen the deluge of nuclear tipped missiles had finally tapered off a bit ago. Now there was just the scars of nuclear fire, and the bursts of laser and plasma fire going on between both sides remaining satellites. Eventually even those would be without power and orders making them just useless junk in orbit.

GM CockRoach

Ari nodded. “All right, Commander, please see to a second team to investigate rumors of the base and see if we can find out why it appears to be abandoned. Baumann, and Ferguson with me. Ensign Locke, and Lieutenant Colonel Barber can see to the second Away Team. I think Barber’s military knowledge will be more helpful on that side. Prescott can keep monitoring from up here. I want to know the second this ship, or us on the ground, need to scoot with all haste, yes? And let’s get Black to join us in the shuttle bay. Let’s get changed everyone. And see just why and how these folks ended up here. And how we can get them home, and us back into normal space. Shall we?”

She may be rushing things, but this needed seeing too immediately. She nodded to McKnight and smiled. “You have the bridge. Please don’t lose my ship.” She winked with a teasing grin and headed for the lift.

Ari
CO

“I’ll try not to Captain,” he replied with a grin.

Elizabeth was already in motion to the bridge and happened to come in as the door opened to admit the CO entrance to leaving. “Ma’am… thought it would be easier from up here.

“Perfect, help the Commander. He knows what’s needed.” The Captain smiled stepping aside to let the woman enter the bridge, then held the door awaiting the others.

“Yes, ma’am,” Liz took up the nearest vacant console and pulled up the things she had running in Intel so she could continue to monitor them and await specific instructions from the XO.

Prescott
Sec/Intel

“Would you like me to pilot the shuttle, Captain, or stay up here?” Fleet asked, looking over his shoulder with a small grin. The young Lt. certainly had more cheek than a lot of officers, but he still followed the chain of command. He was just a little more confident.

Fleet, Helm

“Go ahead Lieutenant,” he said as he gestured for Fleet to head for the shuttle bay.

“Lt Prescott, I need your expertise in parsing all of the data coming up from the surface. We are looking at a supposedly abandoned military base, that is giving off a lot of energy. The second team is going to head that way to investigate. But we are trying to see if there are any rumors about what is going on with that base. Think you are up to the task?”

Cmdr. McKnight - XO

Baumann looked at the Captain and then simply walked to Prescott. “Monitor all frequencies and if you get any… and I mean any… information on who is fighting down there, relay it to me in text. And keep comparing that energy signature to the ship’s library. Use the science team to assist.” And with that, he turned and headed to his quarters. He was going to need some tools and toys for this.

Once he was out of sight of anyone, he shook his head and sighed heavily. “Töricht.” was the only word that escaped his lips.

Baumann, Intel