Posted by Commander Jean Francios Millet (XO/Comms) in MAIN SIM pt 1: Intriguing Nebula - Bridge

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Posted by Commander Wulf Baumann (Intel Officer) in MAIN SIM pt 1: Intriguing Nebula - Bridge
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“Belay that please, Comms.” said a heavy German accent. Baumann came to the comm station and said softly “Monitor and record any anomalous communications, try and isolate source or sources, but do not respond until the Captain says to, and then only with what the Captain says, understood?” He then looked at the Captain and said “My apologies, Captain. But there are some possible interested parties in the area that we do not want to announce our presence to. I am available for discussion in private, if you like.” and he gestured to the side of the bridge.

Baumann, Intel

OOC: Fixing typos.

Ari turned at the belay that and eyed Baumann curiously. Nodding to the confused NE Ensign on the Comms as he looked up, she looked back at the Intel Commander.

“Please…” she rose up to head for the ready room. “NE Lieutenant Commander Ambers, you have the bridge.” She headed for the room, leaned on the edge of the table inside and waited for Baumann to enter and close the door. She wasn’t even slightly upset. The look, familiar to him, that was in her eyes, was curiosity. Like breathing to her, curiosity is what drove her. And his reaction was intriguing, indeed!

Ari
CO

Baumann waited for the door to close and then said “Perhaps the XO should be a part of this? The possibilities have the potential to effect the whole crew.” he said flatly.

Baumann, Intel

“Then it’s probably a good idea,” she pushed off the table and opened the door. “Amber’s, please send the XO in when he gets here.” She waited for the acknowledgment and closed the door again.

“Is this something involved I need to send for drinks?” She stopped once more at the table and leaned on it once more. “So I take it this has something to do with that information you recieved with the orders?”

Ari
CO

“It does. And that information will continue to do so going forward. Perhaps, once we are done here and you decide our next goal, a brief meeting with and the XO would be in order.” he said flatly.

Baumann, Intel

She frowned slightly then took a deep breath. Business, not personal she reminded herself. Inclining her head with a slight smile, she moved around the table to her customary seat. “As you wish.” She then tapped a button on the console and released it. It would send a message to the mess to bring the drink tray to the ready room. Tea, juice, water and the Commander’s coffee would be present.

“Might as well get comfortable, Wolf. Millet might be a minute.” She nodded to the chair on her right, the left usually being the XO’s seat.

Ari
CO

Millet came in with toilet paper stuck to his shoe. “Sorry I’m late Captain. How are you both doing?”

Commander Jean-Francois Millet XO

Siiting at an angle as he was, Baumann nodded and noticed the paper. Without drawing attention, he stepped on the debris as the XO passed to sit, allowing it to pull free and stay on the floor. He adjusted back slightly and then said “Now that we are all here, I will state that the information I am about to share is classified and on a need to know basis only. Now then…” and he looked back and forth to both officers.

“What do you know of the Eugenic’s War?”

Baumann, Intel

Ari sighed and shook her head, unaware of the embarrassment Baumann had saved the XO. “Unfortunately, not much. Generic basics from what we were taught in a quick 3 hour lecture.” She looked to Millet to see if he knew more.

Ari
CO

“That’s all I know as well Commander. Nothing more than the very basics.”

Commander Jean-Francois Millet XO

Baumann nodded and said “I see.” and he took a deep breath and began.

“The nebula we are approaching has been a puzzle for astronomers since fisrt detected in the mid 21st century. Radiation from the nebula defied modeling from its chemical composition. But there is another matter of greater sensitivity involving the nebula - a prolonged search for two missing Earth ships from the 21st century was underway by the original probes passing here as well… though no sign of them had been detected and all simulations predict that this is the furthest possible distance a sub-light speed craft from that era could reach with time dilation and rare-to-uncommon spatial distortions.” and he paused to let the statement sink in.

“These are ancient ‘cargo’ vessels… carrying prisoners in cryostasis. Prisoners to be considered armed and extremely dangerous even without weapons. While it’s not outright stated in the report, it is heavily implied that these are genetically augmented humans from the Eugenics Wars. Any encounter is to be reported to Star-Fleet, and under no circumstances is anyone in cryostasis to be revived. Star-Fleet will send a retrieval team. We are not to instigate contact.” and he paused again.

“The Augements were… are… genetically engineered super-soldiers. They are five times stronger than a normal human. And they are several times more intelligent. Those two factors, coupled with their known sociopathy and psychotic tendencies, mean if we do find these vessels… we must be extremely careful. Just one of them could absolutely kill everyone on this ship. And we would be very hard pressed to stop them.”

He looked at Ari. “Thus my belaying your order to broadcast, Captain.”

Baumann, Intel

Ari leaned back in her seat and shook her head. “So we have to investigate why ‘this’ nebula, as well as determine if any of these genetically enhanced human transports are in the vicinity. If they are, NOT engage them, try not to be seen, and report back so others can come and fetch them. Am I getting all that right?” She had a slight smile on her face but there was a ‘yeah, nothing to it, just don’t get killed’ look on her face.

“I think this may have been the best choice, after all. If we need to, we are closer to the station here than at either of the other spots and can get back there relatively easily if this goes sideways. And I think, after this, we’ll need it anyway. Even if just to report our findings.” She glanced at the XO. “Any questions or comments before we decide just how to handle this?” She raised an eyebrow of inquiry towards Millet.

Ari
CO

Baumann shrugged and said “Unless the ‘sideways’ you mention means they are indeed here and our presence results in the awakening of the Augments and our destruction. Then we have left them a civilized world to conquer within easy reach and with no way of anticipating their danger. But I am sure it will not come to that.” He was arguing or being sarcastic, simply looking at the alternative outcomes if they mess up.

Baumann, Intel

Meanwhile .. on the bridge .. El emerged with a shoulder pack on. It was only her second time that she had really been here, but this time it was for business. Before coming up she had checked on the location of the universal translation module and, as she came onto the bridge she moved to the console. She could smell the residual chemical and burning residuals and see the blackened portion around the edges of the panel. Glancing about she noticed very few people there. Kneeling she took out a driver and started to remove the panel near the floor. “Where is everyone Commander?” she asked, pulling the panel off and waving her hand as a small cloud of smoke greeted her.
- El, Eng

“If these things are as dangerous as you say then why would Starfleet program their ship top awaken them when a ship gets near? Also why don’t we just blow them up? These things aren’t terminators. You give them or even one of them so much credit. I believe there is a way to stop them that your betters stre not telling you. After all, how did they get them all on that ship of theirs and in cryo? Unless sending us here is part of a much bigger plan so that we get the bad rep of awaking them, while the poets that be use them without impunity.”

Commander Jean-Francois Millet XO

Baumann looked at the XO and said “My betters, as you so eloquently term them Commander, know more about the Augments than you do. And as to how they managed to get them into cryo? It took a planet-wide rebellion. One of them was a warlord over the entire continent of Asia and a population of billions. And as to the assertion that our presence may be more than research? Of course it is. I just told you that, Commander. But if we were to be the bait for that trap, dont you perhaps feel that an unknowing bait would be more advantageous to a plan for accidental encounters?” and he turned away from the XO and looked at the Captain.

“Ma’am. I will take position on the bridge between communications and science. I will monitor with those officers to try and garner as much advance notice as we can should we encounter one or both of the vessels.” and he stood up. “If I may be excused, Captain?”

Baumann, Intel