Posted by Captain Zachariah Cobb (Commanding Officer) in MPT- “Six Hours From Evil”- Bridge
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Posted by Lieutenant Casela Synthi-er (Counsellor / RTF) in MPT- “Six Hours From Evil”- Bridge

Posted by Captain Zachariah Cobb (Commanding Officer) in MPT- “Six Hours From Evil”- Bridge

Raauhl watched the bridge for a moment’s longer before mirroring the captain’s movements until he was side by side with him, in a low voice he said: “What are you thinking?” There were a number of plausible explanations for this phenomenon however the Leviathan didn’t operate with the plausible. Cobbs own feelings brushed over Raauhl and he to felt a sense of anxiousness.

• Lt Cmdr Raauhl, XO

Cobb turned to study his First Officer. “I’m thinking that someone is playing tricks on us,” he replied. “And I am not a bloody clown.”

He returned his gaze to the viewscreen, almost transfixed as the distance to the other vessel decreased.
“Now if that is not us, and it’s all a misunderstanding, I shall have some choice words for the other crew. And if it is us,” the captain continued, the concept flooding him with anxiety, “then under no circumstances can we let them get away. This universe is not equipped to handle two Zachariah Cobbs!”

• Captain Zachariah Cobb

So part of her job, other than following ‘orders’ was to keep the command staff working. She turned at Cobb’s exclamation and saw the humored smirks of some of the CIC crew. “Captain Cobb, I’m sure the universe would do just fine in that case. But really, can you imagine TWO of me?” It was a pure joke at herself and to ease the sudden tension in the Captain and Commander. She knew what she was like, and so did they. But the idea of facing off against herself, was disturbing. But what she was really worried about, is if it was them, that meant there were two Dave’s. Keeping that thought to herself, she flashed the assembled crew a cheeky grin and hailed the ship again.
Lt. Synthi-er, CNS

The ship responded to the hails, and requested a visual transmission.

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From her spot at the communications console Casela took note of the request. “Captain, the other ship is requesting visual transmission.” She had a thought though and e analyzed the other ships response to see what the communication signature was. Did it match Leviathan’s signature as well? She really doubted this was a sensor reflection. If it was, they wouldn’t have gotten a request for visual transmission, since Levi did not send out that request, the one they received wouldn’t be a reflection.
Lt Synthi-er, CNS

“Visual?” Cobb echoed, suddenly unnerved by the prospect of staring back at himself across open space. He wondered if the other Cobb, on the other Leviathan, was feeling the same measure of unnatural anxiety?
“And we’re sure that ship out there is the Leviathan, eh?” he quietly sought a last verbal confirmation from the Counselor.

Casela checked the hail signature and again with McReady for his readings and nodded to the captain.

Then, assuming an increasingly familiar, and yet still impressively confident, demeanor, he addressed the gathered bridge crew as one.
“By now I’m sure you’ve all realized the true nature of our predicament. If the data we’re receiving is correct then that ship, out there, is the USS Leviathan. We have no information yet on the identities of its crew but…it would be reasonable to presume that at least some of them will appear familiar.”
A pause. His words would take some effort to absorb and he wished for them all sufficient time to attempt it.

“Now, in a moment, I shall agree to their request for a visual introduction,” Cobb continued after a while. “But I will not question a single woman or man not ready to meet themselves. And no matter your rank or position, if the thought of seeing yourself on that viewscreen is too much, then with my full permission, you are now dismissed.”

He waited for a moment to see if anyone would leave and then ordered, “Okay then, let’s see them…or us.”

• Captain Zachariah Cobb

Casela nodded, tapped a couple controls on the panel, “On screen, Captain.”
Lt. Synthi-er, CNS

“Thank you, Counselor,” Cobb replied, the tension now unmistakable in his tone. Then to the viewscreen, he announced, “Ah, this is possibly going to sound like an echo, but I am Captain Zachariah Cobb of the USS Leviathan.”

• Captain Zachariah Cobb (Prime)

Sorry, will try again to the latest post!