Star Trek: Ascendant - Shakedown Cruise IC
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Rhun
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Hale shakes his head at Lt. Martinez. "20 minutes is too long if we plan to get there in time to help. Engage intercept course, maximum warp." Jonas keys the comm system as he turns back to the tactical display. "Engineering, we need maximum power to the warp engines, now."
OOC: I'm assuming the Ascendant can hit Warp 9+ for short amounts of time? If we can hit like Warp 9.6, we could definitely cut down the time.
OOC: I'm assuming the Ascendant can hit Warp 9+ for short amounts of time? If we can hit like Warp 9.6, we could definitely cut down the time.
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knightemplar
Explorer
"The Bridge called Hale, there is a Gorn ship broadcasting a distress signal just over the border of the Hegemony. The Ambassador just has given us permission to cross the border to assist the ship. According to Jonas, the ship was being attacked by another vessel. ", The Commodore relates to Dr. Crescent. "You might want to get Medical teams ready, Rapheal, we may need to board and assist wounded."
"Now, Ambassador, we will go up to the bridge and see what has happened.", the Commodore relates to Ensign Kirk, who then repeats it in a fascimile of the Gorn language.
The Ambassador starts nodding his head up to show that he understands and motions for his aides to follow them.
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"Maximum Warp at your command, sir." comes over the speakers on the bridge.
"Ensign Benson, engage Maximum Warp to the distress beacon. Lets see if we can get there in time to make a difference.", Hale states, "Communications, broadcast to the courier that we are on our way at emergency speed to assist."
In the background, Jonas hears the communications officer repeat what he just said, and hears the turbo lift doors open and D'Vassa walks out. She gives him a questioning look, then relives the poor crewman on the comm board. Within seconds, Jonas is forced to sit down in the command chair, as he feels the Ascendant lurch forward into maximum warp.
Jonas then swivels the chair around, "Tactical bring us to Battlestations, I want full shields and weapons hot the second we come out of warp. We dont know what we will walk into."
The flashing red light on the console lights up on the command chair.
"Sir, we are at Warp 9.87, estimating about 9 minutes until we are at the target. ", states Ensign Benson with a smile on his lips.
"Now, Ambassador, we will go up to the bridge and see what has happened.", the Commodore relates to Ensign Kirk, who then repeats it in a fascimile of the Gorn language.
The Ambassador starts nodding his head up to show that he understands and motions for his aides to follow them.
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"Maximum Warp at your command, sir." comes over the speakers on the bridge.
"Ensign Benson, engage Maximum Warp to the distress beacon. Lets see if we can get there in time to make a difference.", Hale states, "Communications, broadcast to the courier that we are on our way at emergency speed to assist."
In the background, Jonas hears the communications officer repeat what he just said, and hears the turbo lift doors open and D'Vassa walks out. She gives him a questioning look, then relives the poor crewman on the comm board. Within seconds, Jonas is forced to sit down in the command chair, as he feels the Ascendant lurch forward into maximum warp.
Jonas then swivels the chair around, "Tactical bring us to Battlestations, I want full shields and weapons hot the second we come out of warp. We dont know what we will walk into."
The flashing red light on the console lights up on the command chair.
"Sir, we are at Warp 9.87, estimating about 9 minutes until we are at the target. ", states Ensign Benson with a smile on his lips.
knightemplar
Explorer
After a few minutes, the Commodore steps off the turbolift with the gorn diplomat and his aides.
"Carry on, Mr. Hale.", she says as she leans back against the wall, observing the smooth and efficient work of the bridge officers.
"Sir, we are about one minute out, we have maximum range for the viewscreen, putting it up now."
Within the small asteroid belt, the viewscreen displays a small courier ship, badly damaged with plasma leaking out of the right side of its engines. It looks to be dead in space. No lights, no movement, nothing.
"Sir, sensor scans of the area are inconclusive. The metal in the asteroids are reflecting back hundreds of possible ship signals.", says the science officer from her station, " I am not seeing any definite power signs though. I am also detecting any life on the Sess'lasser."
"Carry on, Mr. Hale.", she says as she leans back against the wall, observing the smooth and efficient work of the bridge officers.
"Sir, we are about one minute out, we have maximum range for the viewscreen, putting it up now."
Within the small asteroid belt, the viewscreen displays a small courier ship, badly damaged with plasma leaking out of the right side of its engines. It looks to be dead in space. No lights, no movement, nothing.
"Sir, sensor scans of the area are inconclusive. The metal in the asteroids are reflecting back hundreds of possible ship signals.", says the science officer from her station, " I am not seeing any definite power signs though. I am also detecting any life on the Sess'lasser."
Rhun
First Post
"Bring us in close," says Hale, watching the viewscreen. "Try to filter out the asteroid interference. If the attacking ship is still out there, I don't want to be taken by surprise." The Lt. Commander turns to Commodore Rardon. "Ma'am, we should assemble an away team to board the courier. Despite the sensor readings, there may be survivors."
knightemplar
Explorer
"Assemble your team Mr. Hale.", the Commodore says, as she sits down in the center seat.
As Hale goes towards the turbolift, Ambassador S'slee puts his hands out to stop him. "I will go with you."
His aide Griss'lass immediately speaks up in the Gorn. Ensign Kirk's ears immediately perk up and she says something back in Gorn sticking his finger towards him in what seems to be an accusing tone. and Jonas can see the red in her cheeks as her ire starts to rise.
Ambassador S'slee puts up his hand and Griss'lass immediately falls back behind him in almost a pouting mood. Ensign Kirk turns away from Griss'lass and walks towards the turbolift.
As Hale goes towards the turbolift, Ambassador S'slee puts his hands out to stop him. "I will go with you."
His aide Griss'lass immediately speaks up in the Gorn. Ensign Kirk's ears immediately perk up and she says something back in Gorn sticking his finger towards him in what seems to be an accusing tone. and Jonas can see the red in her cheeks as her ire starts to rise.
Ambassador S'slee puts up his hand and Griss'lass immediately falls back behind him in almost a pouting mood. Ensign Kirk turns away from Griss'lass and walks towards the turbolift.
Rhun
First Post
As Hale leads the way to Transporter Room 3, he uses his comm badge to assemble the away team. "Security to Doctor Crescent and Commander Winters. I need a doctor and an engineer to meet me in Transporter Room 3 for an away mission." He then contacts Lieutenant Srosski, requesting that the Gorn security officer join the mission as well.
knightemplar
Explorer
Upon entering the transporter room, there is a quick head nod between Lt. Commander Winters and Chief Nakamura.
"Sir, we have sensor scans coming in from the courier. Life Support is still functional, but we are not picking up any life signs. Most of the other systems are showing heavy damage. We are going to place you on their bridge. ", the Transporter Chief says, as he pushes various buttons. "Transporter Room 7 just beamed aboard the escort squad for the mission. Commodore Rardon ordered it because of Ambassador S'Slee going and his aides going. Step onto the pad gentlemen."
With the flash of light and the familiar hum of the transporter, a scene of carnage awaits them. Bodies of gorn strewn across the bridge. There are remnants of blaster fire as well as physical wound marks across some of the bodies made by some sort of sharpened weapon.
A beep comes over Jonas' commbadge, "Report Commander.", comes the voice of the Commodore.
"Sir, we have sensor scans coming in from the courier. Life Support is still functional, but we are not picking up any life signs. Most of the other systems are showing heavy damage. We are going to place you on their bridge. ", the Transporter Chief says, as he pushes various buttons. "Transporter Room 7 just beamed aboard the escort squad for the mission. Commodore Rardon ordered it because of Ambassador S'Slee going and his aides going. Step onto the pad gentlemen."
With the flash of light and the familiar hum of the transporter, a scene of carnage awaits them. Bodies of gorn strewn across the bridge. There are remnants of blaster fire as well as physical wound marks across some of the bodies made by some sort of sharpened weapon.
A beep comes over Jonas' commbadge, "Report Commander.", comes the voice of the Commodore.
Rhun
First Post
Hale immediately draws his phaser as a precaution, frowning as he looks around the bridge. After a moment he acknowledges the Commodore's communique. "The gorn are all dead, ma'am. The ship appears to have been boarded; the bodies show signs of having died in close combat. I'll check back in shortly, as soon as I have more."
"Doctor, can you attempt to analyze what sort of weapons were used? It may give us a clue as to the attackers." Jonas then moves to the command console, and attempts to access the ships' logs.
"Doctor, can you attempt to analyze what sort of weapons were used? It may give us a clue as to the attackers." Jonas then moves to the command console, and attempts to access the ships' logs.
