Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Alison Barr (Chief Science Officer) in Bridge (Main Sim)

Posted by Commander T’Leia (Executive Officer) in Bridge (Main Sim)

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Indeed, I think we are out of our league, Captain. I would postulate though that perhaps this ‘Bane’ has some sort of technology that allows them to ‘gate’ to another space or time. A mystery that may be solved in time perhaps or perhaps not. The universe is a mysterious place.”It was the first time that the Captain would have heard such an almost whimsical statement from her XO. It was one of the things that had led T’Leia to serving on starships. The chance to see the mysteries and perhaps assist in solving them.

Commander T’Leia

For a moment, anyone glancing at the XO and CO would see what appeared to be a ‘trading of places’. It was T’Leia waxing poetic and postulating about probabilities. And it was Ari who raised an eyebrow in amazement at her right hand’s comment. “Wow…” she smiled and shook her head in amusement. “Well, then. We’re agreed.” She turned to those who were on the bridge. “Science, let’s drop a bouy marker and warning to ships in the area. Brief summary that includes awaiting further instruction from Starfleet. Then send a message back to Earth with entire log of activity, please.”

She glanced from T’Leia, to Stovik and back. “I think it’s time we get out of here ourselves. Any objections?” While she knew Stovik wasn’t technically bridge compliment, his connection to the beings had been deeper than anyone else’s. She was willing to guess that he would speak up if he felt she were erring in her decision to depart.

Capt. Ari Bovar
CO

“Not at all, Captain.” T’Leia said though considering what she had been saying from the beginning she felt it was redundant for her to have to say it again. Stovik chimed in his agreement before adding.”I need to return to sickbay, Captain. I will be there if you need anything further from me.” Once he received the Captain’s go ahead he bowed slightly and made his way off the bridge.

Commander T’Leia
Healer Stovik

Alison made her way onto the bridge to work on getting the scan, and stopped when she heard the Captain’s comment on getting out of there. What had she missed, she wondered.

Ltjg Barr - CSO

Ari smiled as Alison arrived. “Ahhh.. Barr… good timing.” The CO nodded to the science station and the NE sitting there. “I just asked for a warning buoy to be set with warning for other ships to remain clear of this area and to reference Starfleet before pursuing anything in this sector. And to also send a message back to Earth with all the information and scans we have accumulated.” She sighed and glanced around at the faces either buried in their consoles executing her instructions, or looking up at her with anticipation of her next orders.

She managed to get the nerve to step back and sit in her chair. “Well, if this is how ‘today’ is… can’t wait for tomorrow.” She laughed and hoped the others were as excited, nervous and confused as she was.

Capt Ari Bovar
CO

“Um.... understood ma’am,” Alison said as she stepped towards the science console. She wasn’t sure why they were pulling back, but if they didn’t want to tell her, that was their choice.

At that moment the science scanners bleeped just as Barr was nearing them.

An object. Extreme long range. Somewhere in the center of the cluster of white dwarf stars.

Wookiee

Hearing the beeping T’Leia called out,”Report!” She had just taken her seat in her command chair and turned to look up toward the science station.

Commander T’Leia

Setting the scanner down on the top of the console, Alison tapped on the shoulder of the crewman manning the station, before sliding into the newly vacated seat. She pulled up the sensor information and looked it over.

“Looks like there is an unidentified object in a cluster of white dwarf stars. It is at the edge of our range though, we would have to get closer to get a better idea of what it is Commander.”

Ltjg Barr - CSO

Ari’s throat tightened up. She had to swallow twice to clear it enough to talk. “Wait… ‘another’ ship in the dwarf cluster?” She was on her feet, halfway to the view screen before she realized it. “On viewscreen. Greatest magnification.” She didn’t like the idea of another ship suddenly appearing. With Bane’s disappearance and them planning to set the other ship back in the midst of the dwarfs, the appearance of another ship made the scales a bit more tipped than she liked.

Capt Ari Bovar
CO

The greatest magnification would yield what looked to be a dirty brown sphere. It was highly pixelated with really little to no detail.

If it was a ship, it would be an awfully big one. Scans showed it to be stationary. And, by scale … big.

Wookiee

“It may not be a ship, Captain. Barr, can you get any other readings on it? Perhaps we could send in a probe.” T’Leia mused as she studied the screen.

Commander T’Leia

“Negative Commander. It is just at the edge of our sensor range. A probe would hopefully be able to provide us with some more information, provided that it isn’t perceived as a threat to whatever that is.” Alison did a quick mental calculation in her head. Whatever it was, it had to be huge.

Ari didn’t like the look of it. At this magnification, the ship shouldn’t have been that big. “Ok folks… let’s drop these bouys and get out of here. It’s possible this is a big brother of some kind come to see who’s about. I’d rather not get cause any deeper in a conflict we weren’t part of to begin with.” She glanced to T’Leia with concern on her face.

The CO’s voice dropped so only the XO could hear. “I think we need to get out of here. What’s your thought?” Her fight or flight was coursing thru her. She just wanted to be sure her desire to choose ‘flight’ wasn’t one of a scared novice Captain, and WAS a choice made for the good of the ship.

Capt Ari
CO

“Yes Ma’am.” Alison said spinning around to the console at the back of her station. She worked on compiling the sensor information that they had accumulated so far to send back to Earth.

Ltjg Barr - CSO

Baumann stepped off the lift and took over at the Tactical console without a word. The entirety of their current situation did not set well with the big German. Too many unknowns. Too many unanswered questions. Only those that knew him well would have been able to see the tightness in his jaw causing his facial scars to appear more white against his skin than normal.

Baumann, AC