Posted by Commander Jason Harn (Executive Officer) in Bridge, Current Time Line, Scene 2

Posted by Lieutenant Maritza Turcio “Toro” (Chief Intel Officer (CIO)) in Bridge, Current Time Line, Scene 2

Posted by Lieutenant Miranda Lawerance “Mirri” (Helm) in Bridge, Current Time Line, Scene 2
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“First Officer’s Log, Stardate 58060.27. The USS Brain A. Olinski is entering the Belogi system in order to search for the whereabouts of the USS Sierra. As a precaution we are slowing to one tenth impulse speed and letting Ric and his pilots fly ahead to determine if the ‘safe path’ through the system is as safe as its supposed to be.”

Jason Harn took his hand off the button on the armrest and gazed around the bridge, trying to go over anything he might have missed. He was perfectly aware that he probably overthinking things, but with lives on the line that wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. As a matter of fact, he realized that there was one thing he had missed. “Mister Balfor, can you detect the Sierra’s neutrino trail?”

All starships left a trail of neutrinos behind them although the 24th century starship left such a small amount as to be almost negligible. Anything could erase the trail, from the gravity of nearby celestial bodies, to cosmic radiation, to a squadron of fighters being launched to search for subspace mines. And Ric’s squadron was literally seconds away from launching.

Jason Harn, aCO, wondering if he messed up

The science station was able to detect the neutrino trail. It ended in second of the planets closest to the star. It was a desert planet and had a maximum temperature of 47ºC at the equator and 15ºC at the poles. The axis of rotation was perpendicular to the revolutionary path.

Kolar looked up, “the second planet of the system. Its a hot one… max temp 47c. Wear something comfortable and hydrate.” He had the computer put a red line indicating the course of the ship, then adjusted for stellar drift. “Theoretically, that path should still be open… unless the mine field moves.” He scanned for a cloud of plasma. Engines using their impulse engines would burn fuel, the Federation uses the term plasma… other races use other names… what whatever the designation the remains of the solid fuel would be present if the mines moved on their own.

“Thank you, Kolar,” Jason nodded.

Ch’zaolrirh stood at the tactical station. He winced slightly at Kolar’s description of the planet. Even with the right outfitting, the temperature would wear on him quickly.

The screen near Ch’zaolrirh’s waist contained a star-fleet chart of the sector. The information provided by the Cardassians was laid in on top of it. Although it was his preference that the Olinski scout the safe path with probes before sending out the fighter squadron, it wasn’t his decision to make. He had given his recommendation, now all he could do was help carry out the mission.

As the COS of a carrier, the Andorian found himself in a tough position. Although he was responsible for the safety of the crew, his ability to protect the fighter wing was limited once they moved out of docking range. Coordination and communication helped, but ultimately the safety of the pilots were often in their own hands. As he awaited their launch, the COS ran a quick Level 5 diagnostic on the Olinski’s shields. Once the ship began to move in, he would need to be ready for anything.

The diagnostic would take a few minutes to complete. In the meantime, he tapped his comm badge =^= Mr. Callahan, I need you to work with the counselor to identify a secure block of quarters suitable for the passengers of the Sierra. I’m leaving the intake process in your hands. =^=

COS Ch’zaolrirh

“Aye-aye sir,” a voice replied.

The sensors at the COS’s station still showed debris from the clearing of the mines. 95% were within the maps provided by the Cardassians.

GM

Kolar

=^=Lieutenant Michaels here, we have the entire marine’s quarters set aside for our intended guests, and we can use a few quarters from the mechanic’s wing as well Commander.=^= The Counselor called out to the XO’s personal comm.

CNS

=^=Thank you Michaels; we’ll see if they’re necessary. Harn out,=^= Jason replied before pressing a button on his armrest to change the channel. =^=Harn to Commander O’Shea, you and your fighters now have clearance to launch.=^= Although Jason usually preferred an informal style of command, he decided to stick with protocol for now.

Jason Harn, XO

There was a sand storm going on in the planet where the neutrino trail ended. There was probably why they were not able to detect much more on their sensors.

GM

Kolar modified the location marker on the planet in question with the new projected endpoint. The storm was a non-issue at the point. He stared at the sandstorm. He would use it as a star ship would use a nebula. The question would be they hide in it or would someone use it to counter attack.

Kolar

“Helm, take us to the second planet, one tenth impulse. We can speed up once the fighters verify that the way is safe,” Jason announced.

Jason Harn, XO

Mirri nodded “Second planet, one tenths impulse.” She continued moving the large ship towards their next destination, she was scanning the area around them to make sure that they were safe. She had a bad feeling about this, but she had been able to get a couple of escape routes planned should they be needed.”

Helm

Toro kept an eye on the fighters and the surrounding space. She was continuing to search the database for information on the current situation.

CIO

“Send out a hailing frequency,” Jason ordered. “Let’s let the Sierra know that we’re looking for them. Even if their subspace comms are down, they might find some way of contacting us.”

He felt a little sheepish crawling in at one tenth impulse into a system that Federation transports went through at warp on a regular basis, but Jason didn’t want to break Sidney’s spaceship. When Captain Parker returned from Starbase 214 Jason wanted to return the Olinski in the condition in which he got it.

OOC: I was deliberately vague when it came to who is sending out the hailing frequency. Although I assume that Toro or Ch’zaolrirh will send out the hailing frequency, I’ve watched enough TNG to know that just about any officer on the bridge could reconfigure his/her panel for comms. Even an NE could do it.

Jason Harn, XO, probably playing it too safe

The COS attempted a hail, “Attempting to hail them now.” As he awaited a response, he continued to review the cardassian maps. They appeared to be mostly accurate, but he still didn’t put it past the cardassians to casually “forget about a mine or two.”

COS Ch’zaolrirh