Posted by Civilian Kristina Cosgrove (Future Citizen) in Attack at City Center (OPEN TO ALL)

Posted by Civilian Eric Carlisle (Owner - Secret Securities) in Attack at City Center (OPEN TO ALL)

Posted by General Calvin Harris (Command General- Colonial Customs and Defence Authority) in Attack at City Center (OPEN TO ALL)
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Molly listened attentively to the exchange between Colonel Jordan and DCI Pangolin. At the mention of the building, Holloway adjusted her wrist chronometer. The Starfleet Intelligence logo blinked twice on the small screen before disappearing unnoticed to anyone around. She inspected it for a moment before adjusting it again and crossing her arms back over her chest.

This was an assassination attempt. Molly’s heart skipped a beat as the words made their way into her ears. Cal had been right then, she just hoped that Lucas hadn’t been when he had shared with her a few months back his suspicions on who might be behind the attack in New York, and possibly this one.

Pangolin raised his wrist =^=RRU’s to the indicated building=^= He used his other hand to tap a wrist computer =^=Quarantine, clear, and comb. Secondary units escort duty, Sacred Heart. Spot protocols in effect=^= He turned to the Colonel “I have my Rapid Response Units en route to secure the building, Transporter inhibitors will be set up to stop any remaining, Starfleet should be able to track down any attempts to escape the system. When the buildings clear we’ll have CIS check it out.” The Chief Inspector checked his wrist again “This isn’t the first time someone made an assassination attempt on a big shot on Oed, the first time I’ve seen them shoot someone out of the sky though” He said matter-of-factly “Does the CDF have a criminal investigations unit?” He asked.

DCI Pangolin

“Not yet…” Jordan sighed. “… we’ve stood up a Military Police Battalion… but it’s just barely at Strength. We’ve been forced to lean on OED PD for the few investigative cases that have popped up. What do you need from us Inspector…? Hell… what do you need from CCDA at all. This wasn’t just a hit, this was on one of our own. We’re here to help when & where we can.”

Holloway made a mental list of the security measures being taken on the building as Pangolin ordered them, paying particular attention to the mention of transporter inhibitors. That was going to make her visit to the place a little more difficult, but still doable.

As the exchange continued, Molly waited, wondering if there was any helpful information that she might be able to provide.

Molly Holloway, CEO Holloway Heavy Industries

Once authorities had arrived, the situation was quickly addressed. Eric stepped out, letting those in actual service gear do their work as he walked to the woman who had come by to help him and Holloway. She hadn’t been inside, but she listened and tried. Having the authorities show up was the main goal.

“Hey,” he said gently to the brunette. “Thanks. I know it’s not much before authorities took over, but communication is key.” He gave her a grin. “How are you feeling? You ok? Adrenaline rush can sometimes push us when we aren’t.” Smoke and dust was smattered into the sweat that was on his face from having been in such a hot confines.

-Eric Carlisle, Owner of Secret Securities

Kristina nodded. “Yeah, I’m okay. At least I think. I keep feeling like I should do something, but there’s nothing for me to do, you know?” Her eyes drifted to the scene and she sighed. Maybe she’d find something akin to some emergency preparedness courses or something around here. Anything that might not make her feel like such a liability in a crisis.

Eric wiped off his hands on smudged hands on his pants as he watched her. She seemed very uncertain of what to do or to have done.

“How did you know how to help?”

~Kristina Cosgrove

He gave a soft laugh. “I had training in starfleet. Learned a lot in the many years there. I’m retired now and the new owner of Secret Securities.” He paused as he continued watching her. She seemed lost in thought.

“You know,” he added. “If you’re uncertain about situations like that, we do provide training in my company. Secret Securities is designed to help people become more secure in what they do. We have teams that get hired out as personal bodyguards. We have training sessions for emergency situations. We also provide personalized tactical training for anyone wanting to know some form of self-defense. Maybe I can do something to help?” he offered. It wasn’t as though Eric thought she was totally helpless. If she thought she wanted to be more ready for something like that, he was more than willing to offer assistance.

-Eric Carlisle, Secret Securities

Kristina considered this for a moment and gave a half-nod. “Possibly, yes? A little self-defence wouldn’t be unwarranted, that’s for sure.” Not that she could have done anything the couple of times it mattered, but still, it would give her a sense of reassurance here on the colony as she settled back into life here.

OOC: I’m so very sorry for the delay. June has eaten me alive. I plan on moving ahead later this week

Jerome

OOC: Just bumping, keeping this alive and ensuring that Eric is not actually AWOL for the time. :P Looking forward to what else you have planned Jerome!
-Tony

Moments later, the Medics arrived to quickly removed and teleport both Lucas and Calvin to the OED’s Medical Center. Within a few minutes, both were safely away… with accompanying Security Details. Col. Jordan turned to Carlisle and Holloway. “What did you two see?”

Col. Jordan

“Not much to be fair. I was headed back to my company building when that shuttlecraft came hurtling to the ground. I thought I had heard an explosion of some sort, but it seemed a distance off. Maybe it was what caused the crash? Aside from that, I saw most of what you all saw inside. Is there something specific you’re trying to understand?” inquired Eric curiously. He was simply concerned and hoping to give whatever information they needed.

-Eric Carlisle, Owner of Secret Securities

“I was right behind him. Heard the noise first, then the results,” Cosgrove said. She had little that was helpful to ad, or at least as far as she knew.

~Kristina Cosgrove

It was with relief that Molly greeted the incoming medical team, and while she stepped aside to allow them to work, her eyes were trained on the team. It didn’t take too long to transport the two men, but Molly’s insides twisted with every glimpse of their unconscious bodies.

And then they were gone. Discreetly opening her duffel bag again, Holloway wrote a short message on a PaDD and sent her to Jersey. The evidence that Lucas had shared with her a few months back about his involvement with the Syndicate was nothing but concerning and, having experienced first hand what they were capable off, Molly intended to make sure that they were in fact transported to Sacred Heart.

As Jordan’s question reached her ears, Holloway looked up from her PaDD and quickly zipped her bag back in one swift motion. Molly shook her head. “I had just landed at the Spaceport when it happened.” Her stance was that of the starship Captain she had been up until not so long ago. “The explosion was felt inside the building, but there is not much else I can tell you. I arrived at the scene after everything happened.” She paused for a moment before asking Jordan. “Do you mind if I take a look at the shuttle?”

Molly still had a hard time accepting that she was a civilian now, not a Starfleet officer, or at least that was the story Intel had written for her. However, it was her uncle’s shuttle that was currently reduced to a pile of scrap beside them, and she could think of a lot of ‘civilian reasons’ for her to backup her request.

Molly Holloway, CEO Holloway Heavy Industries