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

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Srothell Ch’zaolrirh (Chief Security Officer) in Bridge, Current Time Line, Scene 2

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Balfor Kolar (Chief Science Officer) in Bridge, Current Time Line, Scene 2
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=^=That is affirmative, mother. Red and Green squads will continue to scan in advance of your approach, but so far it has all been green. Starbuck is on point, she’ll lead you in.=^=

Ricochet (CAG)

Sidney

Jason managed to pull himself out of his second guessing long enough to notice Doctor Doolittle wandering around the bridge. When Doolittle got around to literally looking over Counselor Michael’s shoulder he decided to speak up. “Hey Doc!” he called out a trifle louder than he intended. “We got a spare seat right here where you can see all the action,” he added as he gestured to the executive officer’s seat that was normally his own. “It’ll give you a front row seat if your here to psychologically assess the acting first officer at his duties,” he teased.

Although Doolittle’s presence might be a distraction, the doctor’s company would be welcome during the long wait everyone aboard would be forced to endure until Ric gave the all clear and the Olinski could move to the second planet from the sun at full impulse. Right or wrong, Jason had chosen the cautious route and changing his mind now would make him seem indecisive and impatient. Besides, having an audience would help him ‘get into character’ and be the acting commanding officer instead of Jason from Bozeman, Montana.

Jason Harn, XO

The Counselor smiled at Doolittle then turned his attention to a notification on his panel. “Looks like all quarters are readied to accept guests.” Trevor said to the aCO. “I’ve got a few Crewmen assigned just in case there is anyone to beam aboard.” The Lieutenant then continued to watch the viewscreen.

CNS

Doolittle was taken aback by suddenly being put on the spot.

“Psychological assessments Commander are for the CNS and his staff. I am here as the CMO.” He said as he outwardly showed confidence and walked over to the chair indicated and sat. Inwardly he was nervous. He had never been a Bridge Officer much less in the Xo chair.

“However this is a learning opportunity for me so I welcome it.” He added.

Doolittle

Kolar

“Then you’re in luck, Doc,” Jason replied before turning his head back to the main viewscreen. “I’m a believer in cross training.”

Jason made a mental note not to rib any subordinates during a mission. It wasn’t just him trying to figure out if they had made all of the preparations that they could have. Both lives and careers might depend on their planning and nobody was ready to relax just yet.

Jason Harn, aCO

Ch’zaolrirh interrupted, “Commander, we are clear to move in. The CAG is providing us with an escort.”

COS Ch’zaolrirh

OOC: After the order was given to proceed into the cleared region …

“Excellent Mister Ch’zaolrith,” the commander smiled. It was working. With Doolittle to perform for, he was now Commander Harn, and not Jason from Montana anymore. “Mirri, take us in, second planet from the sun and match the escort’s speed.”

Now they were finally on their way, Jason used the time to reach their destination to do some thinking. Who to put in charge of the away team? Kolar had seniority, but until they could be certain that the source of that signal was secure it might be better to put Thell in charge. Then again, Mirri needed experience if she wanted to get promoted and coordinating the rescue/repair operations from the ground could be good on her record.

OOC: Feel free to let me know if any of you out there has a preference or wants to volunteer!

IC: The sensors showed that there was indeed a kind of storm on the planet. The ‘sand’ was not merely silicon but included kelbonite, the element that deflects energy beams and transporter beams. The presence of kelbonite, though not very much, was enough to cause the difficulty in scanning through the storm to detect the Sierra.

GM

Jason Harn, aCO

“There is significant Kelbonite in the sandstorm. It deflect sensors and quite possibly transporter beams. It is an excellent substance to hid a ship in tactically, and unfortunately it is having the same effect in my attempts to search for the Sierra. If she is in that area… and I’m fairly certain she is. I won’t be able to detect her from here as long as that sandstorm is blowing.” Kolar did some math on the longevity of the storm.

Kolar

“Kelbonite. Of course there is,” Jason shook his head as he grinned ruefully. It took all of his self control not to belt it out in his a loud ‘stage voice’ he was so close to laughing. How did he know? Oh well, overcoming such obstacles would impress Starfleet more than milk run, assuming that everything ran smoothly that is. If his decisions resulted in any loss of life Starfleet would be LESS than impressed. “Options?”

OOC: Had to do a little research in the STF library for this one. The Olinski appears to have some pretty durable shuttles, partially intended for the US of star-fleet marines, as well as for rescue missions (https://www.star-fleet.com/library/bookshelf/tm/liberty.html)

IC:

Ch’zaolrirh looked at the view-screen. The planet looked like a ball of hot sand, an Andorian nightmare.

“We could dispatch a liberty class shuttle to the surface and attempt to contact the Sierra from there. The ride would be bumpy, but the metaphasic shielding should hold up to the storm.” As he spoke, Ch’zaolrirh checked on the status of the ship’s shuttlecraft.

COS Ch’zaolrirh

“Mister Balfor, do you concur?” Jason asked with a confidence he only partially felt.

Jason Harn, aCO

The Counselor stayed where he was. There was no need for him to be on an away mission if they were planning on finding survivors. “Be sure to bring along a few doctors, just in case.” Lieutenant Michaels stated, not knowing what to expect.

CNS