Posted by Captain Arialla Bovar (Captain) in Sphere Shuttle - Raider Interception (Tag MACO)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Wulf Baumann (XO (Incoming)) in Sphere Shuttle - Raider Interception (Tag MACO)

Posted by Lieutenant Colonel Melissa Barber-Tafoya (MACO) in Sphere Shuttle - Raider Interception (Tag MACO)
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[o] We understand that you have needs. We can assist you, and are willing to do so. We are explorers from another world. We will help you if you give us the chance. But not if you jeopardize others. This is your last warning. Hold your position or we will fire. [o]

Baumann, AC

There was a long pause before a far more confused message came [o] What? There are no worlds. They have all been sucked into the Eye. [o] The vessel moved in closer - so close that they could see reptilian like faces peering through port holes at them. [o] What are you? [o] That voice sounded more .. panicked.
- Wookiee

She tapped the console on her chair to call to the away teams. [O]Status update… MACO? Baumann? What’s happening out there? We’ve moved closer to assist but We can’t penetrate the sphere much to see what’s going on.[O]

Ari
CO

Baumann keyed the comms to include the Bonaventure Bridge. [O] As I said, we are explorers from outside your sphere. We mean no harm, and wish to assist those in need of aid. To do so, however, you will need to halt your removal of your prize. Again I say: We will not allow you to jeopardize the safety of those who rely on it. We are here to help, but you will need to make a gesture of good will on your part as well. [O] Baumann then muted the Raiders and then said to the Marine contingent [O] Block their trajectory if possible. Do not fire unless fired upon. [O]

Baumann, AC

The Captains voice came through on the Bonaventure’s frequency. [O] Lieutenant Baumann, you are hereby field promoted to Lieutenant Commander and made XO for the duration of the mission. T’Leia is your adviser. Mission parameters haven’t changed. I have every faith in you. [O] Baumann’s face remained calm but his jaw clenched tightly. In his typical even and calm manner, he responded [O] Understood, Captain. [O] Now wasn’t the time to get into a discussion about politics and timing.

Baumann, XO

The two ships themselves looked, by their rickety progression in space, to be deliberating on the situation and struggling to reach a decision. Making a close pass in turning that brought them within meters of one another, first one of the raiders, then the second, turned away. Their course was for what the sensors could pick up, a large cluster of energy and life readings some distance away.
- Wookiee

Melissa watched and matched the raiders speed and trajectory [O]We are from a place called earth in the Sol system that was not sucked into the Eye.[O] she added [O]We are explorers and our mission is to help those in need. [O] She repeated the sentiments already spoken, hoping that it might get through to one of them and they would use some sort of logic.

MACO

Baumann watched the change in trajectory and then radioed the MACO. [O] Colonel Tafoya. I suggest we assist with the evacuation of the refugees who requested help. Please alter course to these coordinates. [O] and he gave her the location of the docking area. [O] Once we have them safe, we can attempt to contact the others at their own base of operations. Being on their home area may make them more amiable and comfortable dealing with strangers. Do you concur? [O]

He then changed course back to the other party and Dal’s people. [O] Bonaventure. Raider vessels heading for these coordinates. I am returning to assist in the evacuation. Advise that once refugees are secure we attempt to contact the other faction at those coordinates for fact-finding and negotiations. [O]

Baumann, AC

[O] I concur.... let’s get everyone to safety then see if we can find a way to make peace and help everyone involved. [O] Ari’s voice came back a moment later. She managed not to add her thoughts of gods know how, though.

Ari
CO

The speed and trajectory of these makeshift raiders were less than what the shuttle pods were capable of. As they moved from the corridor of potential battle back toward their ‘base’, the other shuttle pod could easily close the distance to approach the larger, central sphere connected with tubes and smaller spheres giving the uncanny look of a child’s attempt at a molecular model.
-Wookiee