Shuttle-apollo

USS Odyssey

Shuttles / shuttle-apollo

After 30-Mar-21 12:00 AM

Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 02:19 PM

[D] *Larkin was already there, organizing his equipment, ready to set the shuttle up as a MASH facility once everyone was off.*

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 02:52 PM

*A bubble appears and Arian arrived with her gear, in the correct garb, and stood by greeting whomever may catch her eye in a warm manner. She'd load into the shuttle then the time came.* (Someone NPC Arian for now, I am getting ready to head home.) (edited)

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Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 02:56 PM

*he walks inside the shuttle and chooses a seat and sits down, he then closes his eyes and relaxes a bit*

Lt. Girak Mayott 30-Mar-21 03:00 PM

*Mayott steps into the shuttle and nods at Arian and the sleeping Jason. He silently takes a seat and preps his mind for the task ahead.*

PO3. Richard Hughes 30-Mar-21 03:01 PM

*Hughes climbs into Apollo, approaching Lt. Mayott and standing to attention in front of him.* "Petty Officer Hughes, sir, reporting as ordered. Ghost team, personal security."

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 03:02 PM

"You would be my guard then i suppose?" *he didnt move, he kept his voice low even since he was not sleeping*

Lt. Girak Mayott 30-Mar-21 03:03 PM

*Mayott nodded.* “At ease. Take a seat.”

PO3. Richard Hughes 30-Mar-21 03:07 PM

*After being set at ease, Hughes turns around sharply, hearing a sudden voice from behind him.* "Yes, sir. Here to make sure you can carry out your mission with a minimum of interruptions."

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 03:10 PM

"At ease." *he chuckles a bit* "Well i entrust you with my back then." *he nods a bit*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 30-Mar-21 03:15 PM

*Nim appeared with a few last minute additions to the medical supplies. Mostly for her own peace of mind. She quickly organized them and found somewhere to sit.*

Lt. JG Survol 30-Mar-21 03:18 PM

*Survol took his place in the shuttle, quietly taking a seat and being ready, folding his hands in his lap, padd tucked in underr his arms.*.

PO3. Richard Hughes 30-Mar-21 03:20 PM

*Hughes doesn't really know how to respond to this, so he simply nods and takes a seat.*

Lt. JG Vos 30-Mar-21 03:22 PM

*Vos entered the shuttle, looked around, then took a seat.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 30-Mar-21 03:23 PM

*Mayott smiled thinking this is going to be a nice silent flight to Earth.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 30-Mar-21 03:26 PM

*Kalena got on board and immediately ruined Mayott's expectations, since silence had never really been her strong suit.* "Is everyone here? All the modifications to this shuttle look really good! I'm still going to run a preflight check to make sure its all integrated through. Then we can leave! Has Artemis left already?"

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Lt. Girak Mayott 30-Mar-21 03:27 PM

*He frowns. Aaaannndddd the moment is gone.* “We’re waiting on a few more crew members but the Artemis has left.”

Dr. Nimarah Drex 30-Mar-21 03:29 PM

*Nim couldn’t help but chuckle, Kalena as usual was moving at warp speed it seemed.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 30-Mar-21 03:30 PM

*Vale got into the shuttle and asked Kalena as respectfully as she could* “Do you mind if I use the replicator on the shuttle?”

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 30-Mar-21 03:33 PM

*Kalena froze for a moment to stare at the Commander in shock. Azoci was the first officer, she didn't need to ask.* "Umm, no Commander - I mean yes - I mean you can use it! Definitely."

*Then she practically ran to the helm, starting the preflight checks.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 30-Mar-21 03:36 PM

“Your in charge of flying so it’s only right I respect your decision wile I’m getting coffee anyone else want some?” *Vale walked over to the replicator and got herself a large mug of skull crusher coffee. This coffee came in a mug with ‘give me coffee or give me death’ written on it under a skull. It was standard for that type of coffee as kind of a warning.*

Crewman Harry Lynton 30-Mar-21 03:38 PM

*Harry himself quickly gets into the shuttle and sits down in a seat. It’s probably be a bumpy ride and hopefully the spectre team will be able to take out and Anti-Aircraft guns. If not, they may have an even bumpier ride.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 30-Mar-21 03:39 PM

*She waved Kyle up and switched the flight controls to the co-pilots chair.* “You’re up first.” *She wanted to see how he flew, since they’d never been together in a shuttle before.*

Lt. JG Survol 30-Mar-21 03:40 PM

*Survol surveyed the crew from his seat, making observations but completely devoid of expression, making it impossible to know what was going through his head. He would be ready for action on command.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 30-Mar-21 03:41 PM

“Commander I’ll take some.” *It looked warm so why not.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 30-Mar-21 03:43 PM

*Vale ordered another cup and handed it to Mayott* “Drink slowly till you get used to it.” *She then downed her cup. That must have been a lot of caffeine.*

Dr Larkin BOT 30-Mar-21 03:43 PM

*Larkin finished strapping the heaver stuff in and looked around at the suddenly cramped shuttle, and quirked a brown,* "It is agreeable that I remembered my nasal suppressor this morning..."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 30-Mar-21 03:43 PM

“I don’t need any coffee, thanks.” *She was jittery enough without it.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 30-Mar-21 03:45 PM

“Very agreeable Doctor. This clothing is accurate to the period and isnt good for temperature changes.”

Dr. Nimarah Drex 30-Mar-21 03:47 PM

*Nim laughed.* “Not to mention that coffee’s smell alone would put you on a caffeine high,” *She looked thoughtful for a moment.* “I forget, does caffeine even affect vulcans the same way it does humans?”

Lt. JG Survol 30-Mar-21 03:52 PM

*Survol quirked a brow at Dr. Drex's question.* "The substance has little to no effect upon us and coffee itself has no nutritional value so it would be illogical to consume."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 30-Mar-21 03:53 PM

*She took her time doing the preflight checks, reading the power usage and weight changes from the medical suite in the back. There was a preset time for Apollo to leave after Artemis, and Kalena still had plenty of time.*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 30-Mar-21 03:56 PM

“Ah good point, it’s also not particularly healthy in large doses. Though that doesn’t stop most people from consuming copious quantities of the stuff, if you can’t tell I’m more partial to tea myself ,” *She shrugged, coffee had always left her jittery and anxious. It was good for a headache and that was about it in her experience.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 30-Mar-21 03:57 PM

*He takes the drink given and sips at it. Oh yeah it’s warm. Better drink it slowly.* “Thank you commander.”

Crewman Harry Lynton 30-Mar-21 04:00 PM

*Harry sits there completely silent and just hearing everyone just talk like nothings going on. Secretly he wants a cup of coffee, but too concerned and too shy to really ask. He could survive, but it would be nice.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 30-Mar-21 04:00 PM

“It also tastes good.” *vale smiled and took her seat.*

Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 04:07 PM

*Larkin looked to Survol, his brow remaining perched, but ultimately said nothing as he found himself a seat,* "Rak'tajino has more of a kick. However, it is an acquired taste. Klingons do nothing *small*."

Lt. JG Survol 30-Mar-21 04:09 PM

"I will take your word for it." *Survol gave a small acknowledgement to Dr. Larkin.* "But like Dr. Drex, from the research I have conducted, tea is more beneficial."

Lt. Girak Mayott 30-Mar-21 04:09 PM

*Nope, no more Kilingon drinks. He silently drinks the coffee.* (edited)

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 04:09 PM

*Arian sat strapped in, gloved hands on her lap, with her modified rifle slung over her shoulder. She was wearing the winter cammo uniform she'd been issued, the cargo pickets clearly holding things.*

Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 04:10 PM

"Beneficial is not a deciding factor for most people."

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 04:10 PM

"I miss my saurian brandy." *he sighs a bit*

PO3. Richard Hughes 30-Mar-21 04:10 PM

*Hughes simply sits in silence. He likes tea.*

Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 04:11 PM

"Did you drink it all when we got here?" *Larkin asked Jason, with a jokingly judgmental tone.*

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Cmdr Vale Azoci 30-Mar-21 04:11 PM

“Oh I love Rak’tajino but if I have one mug I tend to want another one.”

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 04:12 PM

"No, my bottle was the victim of the anomaly." *he sighs*

Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 04:13 PM

"That is most unfortunate."

Ensign Amatea Janaii 30-Mar-21 04:13 PM

"That's a rough start to an even rougher stay."

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 04:13 PM

"Alas."

Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 04:15 PM

"I have a feeling that there is a stash *somewhere* on board." *Larkin added after a moment, eyeing Vale as he took a guess she was a fan of the sauce.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 04:15 PM

"There will be a new one once we make it back." *he chuckles*

Crewman Harry Lynton 30-Mar-21 04:15 PM

*The talk of nice caffeine drinks really does put an increase to Harry’s mood, since he’s really freaked the hell out. You know, first real mission nerves. Just this time the reality of coming back alive is a lot lower than the other team that was sent down. In hold his hands together and keeps his head down, silently reciting a small prayer before they go down. Religion is barely important in the 25th century, but it was what brought his community together.*

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 04:17 PM

*Arian looked to Amatea, and waited to catch her eye. Then she said with a wink,* "I told you I would recommend you as our battle medic, Ensign Janaii."

Cmdr Vale Azoci 30-Mar-21 04:18 PM

“I may know the location of another bottle.” *Vale said smiling sweetly.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 04:22 PM

"Tempting, i may come back to that." *he chuckles a bit*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 30-Mar-21 04:27 PM

"Heh! Never doubted it for a second, Rhosyn." *Her smile was vibrant as she settled deeper into her seat, readjusting her medic pouch on her side.* "Good to see you again."

Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 04:31 PM

*Larkin looked over to Arian. He had not formally met her yet, though he noted the security colors,* "I do expect my greenbean back in one piece, Lieutenant."

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Cmdr Vale Azoci 30-Mar-21 04:32 PM

“Thats partly my job.”

Ensign Amatea Janaii 30-Mar-21 04:33 PM

"Awww! Sunshine!~"

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 04:34 PM

"Likewise!" *She grinned, seeing Amatea so pleased, as she turned her attention to the nearest open porthole to look at whatever may be out the window.* *She then contemplated something, a question she had at the briefing but did not bring up. Perhaps Max should have been here as her battle medic, and a general engineer to help with other issues. But if an engineer was not deemed necessary to the basic mission, she would not dare suggest she deserved one for her her very own.* *But in that same instant, Larken spoke to her and she looked over at him,* "Yes Doctor Larkin, she will return, as shall we all."

Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 04:36 PM

*Larkin quirked a brow,* "You are efficient. I would loath to lose such an asset." *The smallest of smirks twitching at his lips before he gave Arian a nod,* "See that you do. If all goes well...in once piece for each of you. Though I will be standing by with the duct tape. Just in case."

Ensign Amatea Janaii 30-Mar-21 04:40 PM

"Oh stoooop!~" *Mattie cooed, pressing a hand to her cheek as if she were blushing.* "Imma kiss you in a minute, sir if you keep that up!"

Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 04:43 PM

"Oh no. What ever will I do?" *Larkin mused almost monotone.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 30-Mar-21 04:44 PM

“Oh my Doctor. It seems you have an admirer.”

Ensign Amatea Janaii 30-Mar-21 04:45 PM

"Oh please, Commander. You should see us in medbay if you think this is something to gossip about. We're always like this." (edited)

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Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 04:46 PM

*She chuckled at the banter, and returned her attention to the window.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 30-Mar-21 04:46 PM

“If it’s worse than this I’m guessing it’s pornographic.” *Vale joked.*

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Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 04:47 PM

"Mattie does like to tease. It is good practice. Also, who could resist these symmetrical features of mine, hmm?" *Larkin added, quirking another brow in a more hauty manner.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 30-Mar-21 04:47 PM

"Hm." *She looked to Larkin with a smile.* "Are you camera shy, Sunshine?"

Lt. JG Caleb MacDolan BOT 30-Mar-21 04:47 PM

*Caleb was strapped in near the front of the shuttle, blocking out the conversations of the others as he ran through the plan in his head. He was slightly out of his element, rarely leading ground ops most of his career. He used to the cramped, frantic interiors of starships. The Irishman's hair was bleached to a soft blonde, and his eyes were altered by lenses to a deep blue instead of his natural steel grey. His body was draped in the Russian issue camouflaged uniform, his type three phaser rifle wedged between the seat next to him, disguised in a Russian rifle frame. He sighed, before looking up and around at all the personnel in the shuttle. Time to do his job. Caleb stood, grabbing the framing above his seat to stay stable, before addressing the shuttle as a whole, his voice carrying forth, his Irish brogue barely present.*

"If you are part of Ghost Team, Disregard what I am about to say. If you're Banshee listen up, and listen well. Myself and Commander Azoci will give you all the full plan as soon as we touch down, but before that, I'd to say a few things. First, I want to thank you all for coming on this mission. Its definitely far outside the norm, and I understand if some of you are fearful. But don't be. We will execute this operation flawlessly, and we will make it out of here and make it home. Second, for the ambush to work, we will have to remain completely undiscovered until its time for us to begin the distraction, so we can give Lieutenant Mayotts team as much time as possible. Unless Commander Azoci objects, I plan on taking point, leading the main offensive effort. Commander Azoci, I request that that you handle the overall command, including the trauma center, and casevac, if you agree of course. As for point, the distribution of troops will be decided on landing, but I have one I want to call out by name. Lieutenant Rhosyn, I've heard a lot about you, I'd be much appreciative if you would have my six on this one. Other than that, I want to thank Doctor Larkin and Ensign Janaii for being our medical team on this one. Trust them, they'll make sure everyone gets home."

Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 04:47 PM

"Vulcan's are not allowed to acknowledge the word, greenbean. Take as many pictures as you wish."

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 04:48 PM

*he raises his eyebrow behind the sunglasses and chuckles a bit, letting the conversation flow along*

Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 04:49 PM

*Shortly after, Larkin zipped his trap and gave Caleb his full attention.*

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 04:53 PM

"Yes, Lieutenant MacDolan." *She said in an automatic military manner.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 30-Mar-21 04:55 PM

*He looked over as Caleb spoke and nodded in agreement. He didn’t need to remind Ghost what they had to do but he liked that Caleb gave a thanking speech at the end.* “Well said Lieutenant.” *Before the start of any important mission he turns all his attention to remaining focused, sharp, and calm. This came from lifelong training. It wasn’t a bad thing but some chit chat might do him a world of good. He’d appear less cold for one thing.* (edited)

Cmdr Vale Azoci 30-Mar-21 04:55 PM

“I’ll agree to that.” *Vale said though she bit her lip. It meant an unpleasant watch over everything in the area rather than being allowed to focus her abilities but Caleb did combat and did it well. She was finally able to use her overall skills. She had grown a lot since the academy.*

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 05:08 PM

*She closed her eyes, and they fluttered some as she wrote a short post for the chatroom, having been inspired by Caleb. She then pulled Caleb's file to study it some and see what she could learn about him which may assist in her new duty; his medical history, his training focuses, leadership style, anything which she could make predictions on and enact to his benefit.* (edited)

Ensign Amatea Janaii 30-Mar-21 05:08 PM

"Yes sir." *Mattie called back, giving him a nod, though her expression still bordered on amusement despite her tone. She was obviously thrilled for this, even though she hoped she would not be ultimately needed.*

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 05:46 PM

*She saw a reply to the chatroom which felt like she was being accused of glory mongering, so she sent one more quick post, then began to fill her temporary files with things she felt were pertinent. Arian cut her link to the shuttle afterward to protect it and the ship, in the implausible event she was captured, compromised, or digitally breached.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 05:49 PM

*he looks over to arian* "Everything okay?"

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 05:51 PM

*She opened her eyes and looked over to Jason,* "Yes Lieutenant, I was just getting what I needed from the ship's archive and storing it so I could terminate the link, for precautionary security reasons."

Ensign Kano Extretus 30-Mar-21 05:51 PM

Caleb spoke up, rousing Kano from wherever his mind had been as he inspected his weapon and gear for the fifth time. He knew he would be uncomfortable, as his Fong’Lai had to be stuffed down the back of his collar, a large hat was going to be stuffed down over his head to hide his ears and most of the purple and blue complexion of his skin. As Caleb went into his speech, Kano silently listened, nodding along to the points that he agreed with. A mission was a mission, one couldn’t just not do it, but he appreciated that Caleb thanked them all. The chat room pinged and he sent in his two cents on the future excursion, and silently went back to checking his gear.

Narrator BOT 30-Mar-21 06:12 PM

*In the efforts to be prepared and ready to drop when needed, the shuttle took off and began it's journey to Earth.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 30-Mar-21 06:18 PM

*She piloted the shuttle out, following Artemis’s path to Earth.*

Lt. JG Survol 30-Mar-21 06:39 PM

*Survol sat calmly, watching the various emotional reactions of the other crew, not seeming impatient nor even judging any of the reactions going on, simply existing. The shuttle took off, and he remained still, though his Vulcan senses noted the brief moment of gravitational shifts before the inertial dampeners kicked in.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 30-Mar-21 06:44 PM

*He leans forward silently and goes by Kalena to take a look outside the front window. Yes they are off!*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 06:51 PM

"Well, now it counts, once we are at earth we cant go back." *he grins a bit*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 30-Mar-21 06:52 PM

“But everyone knows their skills and their training. We will came back from this. I’ve got faith in all of you.”

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 06:54 PM

"Well yes. I hope the station doesnt have too many levels." *he nods a bit* "With the blizzard as cover we should have a good chance to get in without raising suspicions."

Ensign Kano Extretus 30-Mar-21 06:56 PM

*::Bring on all the levels. Extra points for knocking them All out, right?::* Kano sent to Jason, the feeling of dark humor coating his words. (edited)

Lt. JG Vos BOT 30-Mar-21 06:57 PM

“There is no reason we can’t go back Lieutenant. The shuttle can return home just as easily as it came.” *Vos replied dryly.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 06:58 PM

"Well, we could hunt them all down but thats not the purpose for today." *he smirks a bit* "The less bodies they find the better we get through." *he looks to vos* "It is a saying, but i guess you woudlnt get it."

Ensign Kano Extretus 30-Mar-21 07:01 PM

*::Mission parameters: taking all the fun out of competition.::* Kano chuckled and checked his rifle. *::Alternatively, if everyone is unconscious, nobody can see us do our thing.::*

Lt. JG Vos BOT 30-Mar-21 07:02 PM

“I do not.” *He agreed.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 07:06 PM

*he sighs a bit* "Arent you a sunshine lieutenant Vos." *he looks to Kano* "Thats true, but if we arent taking them out in the same moment we run into trouble."

Ensign Kano Extretus 30-Mar-21 07:08 PM

*::Or fun... but yes, you are right. Though maybe in the near future we can run a program to try the other way. See who gets the better score on top of seeing how far we’d get.::* (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 07:09 PM

"When we have a functioning ship why not." *he chuckles a bit*

Lt. JG Vos BOT 30-Mar-21 07:09 PM

“No,” *Vos deadpanned.* “I am not a sunshine. Mattie and I have already discussed this.”

Ensign Amatea Janaii 30-Mar-21 07:10 PM

"That's right, he's a Vos. Very adamantly, I might add." *Mattie murmured, looking to Jason with a grin.*

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Ensign Kano Extretus 30-Mar-21 07:11 PM

*::He’s a hoot, as the human colloquialism goes.::* Kano sent to all near him, the smile coming through in his eyes.

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 07:14 PM

"They will want to capture at least one of us alive to interrogate, and may not use lethal force if they think they can overwhelm you or if you become separated. If your darts land on armor with no effect and they start getting close, it may be necessary to utilize what you learned in close-quarters engagement back in training." *She said out of nowhere, still looking at the window at space.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 07:16 PM

*he looks to arian* "You are right lieutenant, but considering their body armor they will be wearing cqc will be difficult to dose right. which means if we use the darts we better aim for the throat and head." *he sighs a bit*

Dr Larkin BOT 30-Mar-21 07:17 PM

"It would be best to aim for the buttocks. Often unarmored and quite stickable."

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 07:18 PM

"Alternatively we can also do that. Might be better then shooting into their eyes by accident." *he grins a bit*

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 07:24 PM

"If you become pinned down you may assume they are coordinating with each other and you are actively being flanked. Pull back or break out quickly, and always keep a rear guard. An outside distraction will likely cause some sort of lock-down inside putting them all on alert and causing them to rouse the entire garrison, so expect a swarm of activity and closed corridors despite the action being outside."

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 07:28 PM

"Well at least they wont see us coming for a while as long as we control the camera systems inside. That will hinder their abilities to coordinate for the case we get discovered." *he nods a bit* "It will be interesting to see, if it comes to that, how the time difference compares to cqc"

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 07:31 PM

"They may have contingencies here we have not considered. This is one of the most top secret sites in existence. We cannot and should not rely on our assumptions and planning alone. They may have the place rigged to self-destruct if they believe the Russians or Chinese are about to heist their most coveted treasure."

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 07:38 PM

"Well in that case we have to go extra fast to our goal." *he nods* "Self destruct need time after all, they wont have someone on an already armed trigger who could sneeze and blow the site into the next century."

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 07:39 PM

"Underestimating primitive Humans is a flaw in and of itself. I was one told Humans are at their best when trying to kill each other."

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 07:42 PM

"That is indeed true, but even they would choose a different approach in this situation. They know what antimatter is at the very least, they wouldnt risk to breach containment, but then again there exists that mentality "if i cant have it, no one will". But we cant hang ourselfs up on the what ifs now. Thats the risk we all have to take."

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 07:47 PM

"Risk is one thing, preparedness is another. What do we have to nullify what may be a self-destruct system?"

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 07:49 PM

"That will fall to the surveilance team i believe. We are equiped to get the tank out as fast as possible, if the self destruct is tied into the main system they have the best shot of dissabling it. While we would have to change our entire moving plan while we infiltrate." *he nods a bit* "We are only screwed if they frankensteined the tank into the self destruct system."

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 07:52 PM

"I suppose I would go on with what-if's all day."

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 07:53 PM

"We both would. In the end i place my faith in you and spectre that we can do our job smothly while you got our back." *he grins a bit*

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 07:55 PM

"That is the place the what-if's originate from: a desire to ensure all are returned to Odyssey."

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 07:57 PM

*he nods and smiles* "Indeed. And we will, if we work as intended and do our job. I dont have the intention to end in a cell in this primitive earth."

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 07:59 PM

"I do worry though that we are vastly underestimating these Humans."

Lt. Girak Mayott 30-Mar-21 08:04 PM

“If everyone follows orders and doesn’t screw up we’ll be fine.” *he says while continuing to look out the window.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 08:04 PM

"I understand the concerns. But sadly it is beyond our powers to dictate our time shedule." *he sighs a bit* "We have to trust in our training and not get hotheaded. And we cant second guess our decisions here now. I know it is wise to discuss what could go wrong, but right now is not a good time for it. We know the danger if we should fail, what it would mean for this world and us." *he looks to arian* "Have faith, even if its not quantifiable."

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 08:08 PM

"I have faith, or I would have kept the meeting going until mission-launch time with questions and what-if's. I just do not want us to have blind faith. I want us all looking for things not in the plan, not to have mission based tunnel-vision. To be in the mindset of overcoming 'screw ups' instead of accepting them as failures." *That last bit was a light jab to her boss.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 08:10 PM

*he chuckls* "Good counter." *he nods a few times*

Lt. Girak Mayott 30-Mar-21 08:12 PM

*He gives Arian a look like ‘he’s not amused’ then goes back to looking outside. He’s too busy focusing on the task at hand for any backfiring. But if she pushes on he sure will give her a piece of his mind.*

Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 08:12 PM

"Are we there yet?" *Larkin asked, plainly. Honestly curious.*

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Ensign Amatea Janaii 30-Mar-21 08:12 PM

"When's the in-flight movie?" *She had little choice but to back up Larkin.* (edited)

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Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 08:14 PM

\*Please tell me you remembered the popcorn, Greenbean."

Ensign Kano Extretus 30-Mar-21 08:15 PM

*”I’m hungry, can we stop for food?”* he sent, joining in with the others.

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 08:15 PM

"Yeah, you didnt forget the food rations right Amatea?"

Ensign Amatea Janaii 30-Mar-21 08:16 PM

*Reaching into her tactical bag that was buckled against her thigh, She began pulling out snacks. Beef jerky, a rumpled granola bar, some type of peanut butter cup candy, and another type of yellow colored hard candy.* "Uhhh... No popcorn, babe. Want a granola bar?" (edited)

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Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 08:16 PM

*he just starts laughing*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 30-Mar-21 08:17 PM

*Nim stared for a moment before laughing too.* “You’re like a little chipmunk with those pockets Mattie!”

Ensign Amatea Janaii 30-Mar-21 08:17 PM

"Hey, if I weren't so good at putting together flesh puzzles, I would have been tactical, they have so many pockets!!"

*Still fiddling around in the random pockets of her tactical pants as well as her go bag, she pulled out two different types of gum.* "Ohh! I also have gum, I have strawberry, and I have pineapple mint."

Ensign Kano Extretus 30-Mar-21 08:18 PM

*”And yet so little. All of mine are full.”*

Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 08:19 PM

"Hmm...Actually...yes." *He reached out a hand, "I should eat before the bodies start piling in." He thought to himself, mostly joking but on the 'hopefully' off chance things got real, he would need to eat something to keep focus.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 30-Mar-21 08:21 PM

*Mattie passed him the granola bar and a few hard candies, unwrapping one herself and popping it into her mouth.*

Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 08:25 PM

*Larkin took the bar and pocketed the candies to munch later. Peeling back the wrapper and biting off some to chew.*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 30-Mar-21 08:25 PM

“Who thought pineapple and mint made a good combination?” *Nim muttered mostly to herself, after a moment she leaned her head back and closed her eyes.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 30-Mar-21 08:26 PM

*Now that the Apollo has landed Mayott stands up and fingers his weapon.* “Remember your groups and the mission’s purpose. Take care of each other out there.” *He pulls down the goggles not at all excited to go out in the snow.*

Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 08:27 PM

*She watched them all, pondering that this assembly was the ship's last hope.*

Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 08:28 PM

*he grins and stands up, walking up to Amatea* "Hold still okay?" *he places a finger under her chin and lifts it up a bit, kissing her softly and winks to her* "For good luck." *he chuckles, turns around and walks out of the hatch, not waiting for her response*

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Ensign Kano Extretus 30-Mar-21 08:30 PM

Kano nodded at Girak’s words, undoing the buttons of his coat and allowing his Fong’Lai to tuck inside the collar. It wasn’t perfect, but he’d look a lot more similar to a human this way than if he had it out. He glanced over at Jason as he kissed Amatea, and shook his head. *”I’m not kissing you, Lieutenant.”* he sent to the man privately, unsure that the joke wouldn’t distract any others from preparing.

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Lt. Jason Isker 30-Mar-21 08:31 PM

*"No worries, my heart will survive it."* *he chuckles and lets the cold hit him*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 30-Mar-21 08:32 PM

*Nim watched the teams stand and begin to trickle out of the shuttle, she wasn’t terribly religious but she was praying to whatever deity would listen at the moment that they’d come back safe.*

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Lt. JG Arian Rhosyn 30-Mar-21 08:33 PM

*She too exited the craft without kissing anyone.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 30-Mar-21 08:35 PM

*It genuinely was not often in that Mattie, in all her fiery attitude and loquacious personality, was stunned into silence.. But as Jason quickly smooched her and walked off without another word, sure enough, there wasn't a word she could possibly say that would not come dribbling out of her mouth not unlike soup. Well **damn..** She would definitely be remembering that. Standing up, she readjusted her medical bags, tightened the straps, and zipped everything closed before pushing the goggles down over her face and lifting her face mask and headed off the shuttle.* (edited)

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Lt. JG Vos BOT 30-Mar-21 08:38 PM

*The normally stoic Vos chuckled as he watched the scene unfold before him.* “At a loss for words. So that’s how to stop her.” *He picked up his gear and headed out.*

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 30-Mar-21 08:46 PM

“And now we wait for them to come back. Yep. That easy. No problem at all.” *Kalena was talking to herself as she worked. The shuttle was landed, but she kept everything powered up and ready to go.*

Ensign Kano Extretus 30-Mar-21 08:47 PM

Kano shook his head, chuckling at how Amatea went fully flabbergasted. He grabbed his gear, and exited the shuttle; immediately feeling better has he breathed in a lungful of air. There was something about planet Terra’s atmosphere, the higher levels of nitrogen, that made the Kan’gan feel so much more healthy. Coupled with the lighter gravity, Kano felt like he could almost fly. (edited)

Dr. Larkin 30-Mar-21 08:49 PM

*Larkin just quirked a brow at Jason, continuing to chew on his granola bar in judgy silence.*

Lt. JG Survol 30-Mar-21 11:09 PM

*Survol waited patiently, getting back to paperwork on his padd while the others talked. Ops was a never ending list of repairs, manifests, equipment inventories. Never a moment to spare in thrilling reports.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 30-Mar-21 11:20 PM

*Now that they were on the ground and she couldn't fly anymore, Kalena was once again fidgety as all hell, trying her best not to think about being disintegrated with acid if she had the misfortune to die out here. The helmsman kept sneaking glances at the Vulcan Ops officer who'd come along with them, marveling at his calm. She could barely sit still, and this guy was reading. How?*

Lt. JG Survol 30-Mar-21 11:44 PM

*People seemed to have a sense when they were being looked at, and Survol was no different. He finished what he was doing to glance up and toward the cockpit to catch Kalena looking at him. He raised a curious brow at her.* "Do you require assistance, lieutenant?"

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 30-Mar-21 11:50 PM

"No!" *Kalena jerked her head back to the console, determinedly studying the readings from the shuttle, which hadn't changed a bit, considering they'd landed.* "I just... what are you reading? Aren't you nervous?"

Dr Larkin BOT 30-Mar-21 11:51 PM

*Larkin finished his snack and got to work setting up equipment. He did not want to have to do that should his services be required in a hurry.*

Lt. JG Survol 30-Mar-21 11:53 PM

"I am creating a new organizational structure for torpedo parts for the storage bay on deck 19. Would you care to read it over and verify my system to be a functional one?" *He quirked that eyebrow, noting Dr. Larkin's preparedness.* "And no, I am not nervous. If we are meant to succeed, we will succeed. If we are to fail, then we will fail. Worrying will not change the future. Preparing..." *He motioned his padd toward Dr. Larkin, using it as a pointer.* "...might be beneficial, however." (edited)

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 30-Mar-21 11:58 PM

*Kalena was staring at him again. They were on an alien planet, about to invade a super armed bunker... and he was organizing cargo bays? She blinked a few times before it occurred to her that she was expected to answer.* "I don't know anything about torpedo parts storage..." *She admitted rather lamely.* *As for the rest of it, well, she wondered what it would be like to live without worrying.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 12:19 AM

*Survol couldn’t help but look down at himself because of the stare, wondering if there was a stain on his uniform or something amiss.* “My appearance is not against regulation, is it? As far as torpedo parts, one quickly learns that there are patterns between different machinery developed by a people. Once one recognizes such patterns, it becomes a simple matter to create efficient sorting methods. Being away from the constant work orders of the ship allows a peaceful quiet time to implement such systems.”

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 12:16 PM

"Peaceful quiet time," *Kalena repeated, dumbfounded. Peaceful... quiet... nope. Until they were flying again, nothing about this would be peaceful or quiet at all. At this particular moment, the kriosian was fervently wishing she had been born a vulcan instead.* "I don't get it."

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Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 12:24 PM

*Survol assumed she was talking about torpedo parts and tilted his head at her assuming she had interest in the topic.* “They are simple devices, comprised of a shell, propulsion, navigational and targeting components, a detonator and a warhead. Simple logic dictates storage of such parts should break them up into similar categories.”

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 12:36 PM

"Ok..." *Why was he so focused on torpedos? Since he seemed much more capable than she'd ever be, Kalena decided to go along with it.* "That's nice? Why store them separately though?"

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 12:43 PM

*Survol appreciated her apparent enthusiasm and rewarded it with more detail.* “They are currently stored as full components per single torpedo. But let’s say a warhead gets used and replaced and is missing from the part compartment, it therefore would take an engineer an approximate additional thirty-three point two five seconds to find a replacement, and in an emergency, that timeframe could be the difference between a victory in battle or the destruction of the ship.”

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 01:05 PM

*That was something Kalena actually understood, since helmsmen needed reaction times much much shorter than that to survive in combat.* "But won't going to all the different boxes every take more time too? Why not just have people mark and replace boxes when they use a single component from it?"

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 01:11 PM

“An astute question.” *Survol sounded genuine enough though dry.* “If the crew were entirely comprised of Vulcans or androids and not...” *He paused, trying to think of a polite way to phrase this but failing.* “...emotional beings who are easily distracted or otherwise preoccupied, we would be able to trust that to function adaquately. However, it is not our reality.”

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 01:57 PM

*Larkin paused his actions and looked up, craning his neck to angle his pointed ear better,* "Was that gun fire?"

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 02:00 PM

*Nim blinked and tried to listen, when that failed she began to use her telepathy to see if she could pick anything up that way* “I really hope not,”

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 02:00 PM

"I think it was a phaser?" *Kalena admitted nervously. Should they stay here? Should they move? What was going on?*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 02:05 PM

“I can’t tell, not at that distance and from inside a shuttle,” *She stood, suddenly feeling restless.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 02:05 PM

*Survol set his padd down, hearing the same thing Dr. Larkin did. They would have to be ready for action soon enough. He checked to ensure there was an engineering kit by his side.* "Might I suggest we run a scan of life signs so we might have a clearer picture as to what our team is encountering?"

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 02:08 PM

"Umm sure!" *Kalena replied, her hands jumping to the console and accessing the sensors.*

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 02:08 PM

"The shuttles sensors should be able to manage a quick scan."

*Larkin then moved to start laying out his more fine point precision tools, inlayed with little magnets to keep them from running away should they require a quick and bumpy exit.*

Narrator BOT 31-Mar-21 02:10 PM

The senors are not as functional here, hidden in the mountains, as they would be normally. However, they do show a group of humans surrounded by non-human biosigns that must be from the away team, and another group of non-human lifesigns a bit further away. They can see nothing inside the facility.

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 02:12 PM

*Nim examined both sets of non-human lifesigns, looking for something abnormal.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 02:13 PM

"There's a big group of people over there," *Kalena pointed in the direction the biosigns were coming from, off to her right.* "There are a lot of humans, so they're probably from the military place, and some non-humans that look like our people? They're close together... so they must be..." *She gulped.*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 02:18 PM

“Fighting, damn,” *She finished.* “This must be banshee, what’s ghost doing?” *She muttered, mostly talking to herself.* (edited)

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 02:21 PM

*Survol listened to the report with impassiveness. Fighting was something which was predicted on this mission, and so nothing to get overly concerned about. He was no tactician, but he also logically wanted to assist in their safeties.* "Would you mind if I looked at your readings over your shoulder so I can see a clear picture for myself, Lieutenant?"

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 02:29 PM

"Go ahead," *Kalena said quickly.* "Or you can take the co-pilot's seat if you want and we can mirror the info to the other console?"

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 02:30 PM

"Thank you. I did not wish to overstep my position." *Survol stood, his head ducking within the shuttle and he primly seated himself in the co-pilot's chair next to her, tapping on the controls to initiate the mirroring so he could monitor the readings himself.*

Narrator BOT 31-Mar-21 02:55 PM

The shuttle sensors start blaring warnings to the pilots. They are right in the path of a drone. If they don't leave within the next few minutes and find a better hiding place. They'll be spotted.

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 02:57 PM

*Larkin quirked a brow as he looked over to the computer as he held firmly to the bulkhead over head,* "That sounds like we need to move." (edited)

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 02:58 PM

*Kalena yelped, slapping her commbadge to alert Artemis - even though there's no way Vax could have missed this - and powering up the shuttle.* " Apollo to Artemis. There's some sort of flying object above us. With a lot of sensors. They'll see the shuttle if we don't go!"

"Let's try and hide behind some of the mountains, there's less of a chance of us being seen that way. They might catch us if we make a break for orbit."

Ensign Terzom Vax 31-Mar-21 03:02 PM

"Copy lieutenant, ill meet you up there."

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 03:06 PM

*Survol tapped quickly -- yet not frantically -- into his station to get the current trajectory of the drone and estimate a safe flight path for Kalena based on those readings.* "I have a scan of the drone, sending to your console."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 03:06 PM

"Ok everyone, here we go!" *Kalena powered up the shuttle and took off, keeping a low profile right above the tree line, which was probably a dangerous choice for a less adept pilot. She was constantly marking the drone based on Survol's work - oh great, there was another one! - as she went, keeping Apollo out of it's sight. They hugged a mountain and dipped into another valley.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 03:13 PM

*Survol watched as Kalena worked her expertise, moving around the path of the drones. He quirked a brow, however, realizing another potential problem.* "With drones in the sky, doesn't it cause further risk of our away teams being discovered?"

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 03:17 PM

"I don't know," *Kalena admitted unhappily. She'd been so focused on getting away and keeping their cover that she hadn't even thought about it.* "Can you radio Spectre and tell them?"

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 03:20 PM

*Survol attempted to get a connection with Spectre, hoping the radio interference wouldn't pose an issue in trying to reach the team.* "Apollo to Spectre. Do you read?"

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 03:23 PM

"There's another one! How many are there?" *She breathed a sight of relief as Vax got Artemis out of the way.* "Ok. Ok. We need to keep moving then, use the mountains for cover. This might get a little bit bumpy." "Artemis, we're going to keep moving. Stay as low as you can and hug the mountains. Turn the inertial dampeners down a bit to get more maneuverability out of the shuttle." "Everyone strap in."

Ensign Terzom Vax 31-Mar-21 03:24 PM

"Working on it lieutenant, where the hell did that come from?!"

Narrator BOT 31-Mar-21 03:26 PM

"Spectre here," *came the voice of Hathcock, an enlisted member of Stryker's team.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 03:28 PM

"There's more of them! let's get going."

Ensign Terzom Vax 31-Mar-21 03:29 PM

"I'll follow your lead as best as possible lieutenant."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 03:29 PM

"Separate from me, or else we'll hit each other."

Ensign Terzom Vax 31-Mar-21 03:30 PM

"Copy lieutenant. Meet you there."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 03:30 PM

*Now that Nim and Larkin had had enough time to sit down and strap in, Kalena engaged the engines again, starting a mad dash through the mountains. She'd turned the inertial dampeners down enough that they could feel gravity pulling on them as they turned, but not enough to be dangerous.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 03:37 PM

"Spectre, we are reading drones in the atmosphere scanning the area which could pose a discovery threat to your team." *Survol told Hatchcock.* "We are currently engaged in evasive maneuvers to avoid discovery ourselves."

Narrator BOT 31-Mar-21 03:38 PM

"Acknowledged. I'll inform Lieutenant Stryker."

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 03:45 PM

"Hmm." *Survol tapped at his console as if considering something important. Mathematical calculations came up and his fingers sped across the screen.*.

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 04:58 PM

*Kalena tried her best to avoid it, but this big shuttle just wasn't fast enough. They scraped one of the drones, and red lights started flickering on both her and Survol's consoles as the nacelle was damaged.* "We're hit!" *Kalena noted unnecessarily as she started to struggle with the sluggish controls.*

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 05:03 PM

"Not to apply unnecessary pressure to an already tense situation, but we go down...all wounded are going to be without medical care or a way home." *Larkin quipped, hoping it would help focus the woman rather than hinder her.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 05:06 PM

*Thankfully Kalena was too focused to hear Larkin, because that definitely wouldn't have helped her.* "Any ideas?" *She asked @Lt. JG Survol, figuring an ops officer would know something about shuttle repair.*

Ensign Terzom Vax 31-Mar-21 05:10 PM

"Artemis to Apollo, you guys okay over there?"

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Mar-21 05:13 PM

"We clipped a drone. Want to attract their attention a little and give us time for a quick repair?" (edited)

Ensign Terzom Vax 31-Mar-21 05:14 PM

"I'll try my best, if I do make it back from this though. You owe me a bottle of alcohol."

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 05:19 PM

*Survol looked up after his calculations were complete toward Kalena.* "I have an idea, but there is only a seventy point five six percentage for success while remaining undetected."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 05:23 PM

“Ok! Let’s...” *Kalena didn’t get to finish when she noticed the drone coming back for round two. With the shuttle’s problems, they couldn’t run yet.* “Hold on!” *She yelled, waiting until the last second and pulling up with a massive jerk just before the drone hit them, hoping it would slam into the mountain behind them.*

Dr Larkin BOT 31-Mar-21 05:25 PM

*Larkin kept focus on his balance and keeping equipment from slamming into himself and the shuttle walls.*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 05:27 PM

*Nim braced hard, watching the equipment to make sure it didn’t bounce off anyone and create a patient or a problem.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 05:27 PM

*The inertial dampeners couldn't compensate all the way, Survol pushed back into his seat, hands gripping his armrests. He tried to maintain his composure anyway to give his plan.* "There is no way to repair the nacelle without setting down and going outside. However, if Artemis..." *He was a little strained from the motion.* "with our assistance... used the shuttle's deflectors to emit a graviton beam toward the drones, We could force the drones to crash into the mountainsides from a distance, while maintaining an illusion to the primitive sensors that the drones were impacted by a strong gust of wind--as the humans would not be able to differentiate between such and an impact of strong gravity from the shuttlecraft. With the drones away, we could then set down to make swift repairs."

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 05:32 PM

*She was struggling with the controls as the shuttle dropped sharply to the side. Thankfully, backup systems kicked in before they fell out of the sky.* “Ok... tell... Artemis.”

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 05:34 PM

*Survol opened communications with Artemis.* "Apollo to Artemis. Utilize your shuttle's deflector to create a strong graviton beam, aiming at the drones at an angle to push the drones into the rocky surfaces of the mountains, causing what will appear to the humans to be a natural crash. It will give us time to set down and make repairs."

Ensign Terzom Vax 31-Mar-21 05:36 PM

"Roger Apollo. I'll give it a try."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 05:37 PM

“Want to take control of the deflector?” *She asked now that she had regained some flight control. It was sluggish, but they could move.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 05:40 PM

*Survol tapped the controls, setting the deflector to emit a pulse.* "This is going to require your piloting skill to get us at a suitable leverage point from above and at an angle to a drone to be able to adequately push the object in the proper direction."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 05:41 PM

“Ok, sure. No problem. How high and what angle? Can you send it over to me?”

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 05:43 PM

*There were so many variables, depending on where they would be at in both reference to a drone and to a nearby mountain. Survol worked as quickly as he could, and for the first time started to show a little sign of stress.* "Calculating..."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 05:45 PM

*While he worked, she spoke to the medical officer from Banshee who commed them, inwardly trying to figure out how to escape the drones and get back to an area where they could beam someone out.* “Hurry up!”

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 05:47 PM

*The distraction of being told to hurry didn't help, but he finally input a relative angle, with a couple of backups in case they moved too far beyond the current topographical scenario to pull it off. He sent it over to her side of the console.* "Done."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 05:51 PM

“Ok let’s do it!” *Since they were out of time, she immediately went for it, reading his scenario in record time, barely reading it at all besides the angle and height, then starting her run.* *She pushed Apollo right up behind the drones and jerked them up to the proper angle. It wasn’t the best flying Kalena had ever done, but hey, the shuttle was damaged.* “Go!”

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 05:54 PM

*Survol hit the button to send the graviton beam pulse toward the nearest drone.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 06:05 PM

“Yeah!” *She cheered as they watched the drones getting destroyed.* “It worked!” *But her elation only lasted for a moment until Kalena remembered her next problem. The transporters. Her nemesis since she’d first came to this depressing universe. She turned the shuttle back towards the away teams as fast as she could.* “Apollo to Artemis, we’re going back to get an injured crewman. Can you cover us?” *Then she asked Survol,* “Can you lock onto that signal and beam them out when we get close enough?”

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 06:09 PM

*Shifting gears, he switched up his console to pull up the transporter function.* "Who am I locking onto?" *Survol had been too busy in making calculations to have heard.*

Narrator BOT 31-Mar-21 06:10 PM

Artemis answered in the affirmative. They’d protect Apollo.

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 06:12 PM

“Whoever commed us last time? Umm. I think it was Mattie?” *She met the Orion medic once before and her voice had sounded familiar to her.* “She said one to beam up on her location.”

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 06:14 PM

*Survol sent a comm to Ensign Janaii just to be safe.* "Getting ready to transport. Locking onto your comm badge?"

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 06:16 PM

“ETA 30 seconds.” *She informed Survol, still focused on the controls and keeping the shuttle stable.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 06:24 PM

"Acknowledged." *Survol replied and locked in not on her commbadge, but on her prior location from the last communication as Mattea directed.* "Ready for transport."

Narrator BOT 31-Mar-21 06:29 PM

Donnelley appeared on the shuttle on a pixilated transporter beam, on the biobed on the MASH area of the shuttle.

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 06:33 PM

*Survol wrapped up the transport and resumed monitoring the overall situation with the shuttle's scanners. He resumed his more relaxed posture as if a crisis had never occured.*

Dr Larkin BOT 31-Mar-21 06:33 PM

\*Larkin instantly got to work strapping Donnelly to the table so he didn't go flying around while being worked on, then pumped the man will feel good drugs to keep him calm, "Welcome to Disneyland where all your dreams come true...lay back and try not to bleed out..."

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*Then ignoring any protest, began assessing the man's injuries.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 06:38 PM

“Is that it?” *She asked Survol. It was going to be harder now, since she’d have to keep the shuttle stable to let the doctors in the back work. This was why she’d taken the medical shuttle and left the younger pilots to Artemis. Kalena turned the internal dampeners back on full, ready to fight the damaged shuttle even harder for maneuverability.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 06:42 PM

"One moment." *Survol then hit the transport to lock on and beam at Mattie's current location. Then, he didn't miss a beat as he watched the life forms down below. He looked for an area they could possibly set down for a quick repair without any kind of activity.* "It is now, as you say, 'it'." (edited)

Narrator BOT 31-Mar-21 06:52 PM

Petty Officer Wilkins beamed aboard.

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 06:55 PM

“Great, let’s get out of here.” *She banked, wincing at how damn slow this shuttle was now, heading back towards the cover of the mountains.*

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 06:55 PM

"Commander Drex, could you be a dear and appraise me of the new patient's injuries?" *Larkin asked.*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 06:56 PM

*Nim carefully moved to Wilkins’ side and began to scan him with the tricorder.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 06:56 PM

*Survol checked the topography where they were headed.* “There appears to be a small flat area behind the leftmost mountain straight ahead which would be suitable for cover and a place to land and make repairs.”

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 06:59 PM

*Her only reply to Survol was a nod as she found the area he’d specified on a chart, pushing the shuttle in that direction. Artemis was still providing cover. It wasn’t her best landing, the damaged nacelle hitting the ground with a thump that could be felt throughout the shuttle.* “Sorry, sorry.”

Narrator BOT 31-Mar-21 07:01 PM

*Crewman Donnelley exhibited an entry wound of approximately 5.56 caliber on the area of his left trapezious muscle just below his shoulder. There is no exit wound. The area has been bandaged with a compression bandage. The patient is pale from blood loss and appears groggy from previously administered pain reduction hypospray. Patient heart rate is low, pulse is intermittent. Patient has a lower level of responsiveness to stimuli.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 07:02 PM

*Once secure, Survol stood, but paused to look to Kalena beside him.* "Good work, Lieutenant." *He ignored her apologies before heading to the back of the shuttle to grab his engineering kit, and tapping the control to lower the back hatch so he could go assess the nacelle.*.

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 07:03 PM

“No time!” *She shouted back to Survol.* “They have the antimatter, we need to get back up to transport!”

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 07:03 PM

*Larkin only slipped a groan as he bumped back into a stabilizer, managing to finish extracting the bullet from Donnelley's wound, pulling another hypo from his pocket as he administered a heart stimulant before reaching for a tissue sincher.*

Ensign Terzom Vax 31-Mar-21 07:04 PM

"I heard one of the teams needs a pickup, lieutenant, shall I do the honors?"

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 07:05 PM

“We have to beam the antimatter out together right? I don’t think one shuttle can handle it.”

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 07:05 PM

*Survol calmly stepped back inside and shut the shuttle hatch again without performing any work.* “This is inadvisable.”

Ensign Terzom Vax 31-Mar-21 07:06 PM

"I think if I put enough power to the thrusters, I could get the job done. The Apollo is damaged."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 07:07 PM

“It will be fine.” *She said, more to reassure herself as she pushed the groaning shuttle into the air again. It didn’t sound too happy about it, but they didn’t blow up.* “Get in position Artemis.”

Ensign Terzom Vax 31-Mar-21 07:07 PM

"Roger Apollo."

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 07:10 PM

Survol very carefully resumed the co-piloting position as the shuttle lifted into the air.\*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 07:10 PM

“Get the away team too, we’ll only help with the antimatter.”

Ensign Terzom Vax 31-Mar-21 07:11 PM

"Roger Apollo."

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 07:13 PM

*Nim looked at the readings from the tricorder.*

Narrator BOT 31-Mar-21 07:14 PM

*Petty Officer Third Class Wilkins presents with approximately ten to fifteen lacerations about his left leg and foot. Some lacerations appear to have imbeded shrapnel and road debris. Lacerations appear deep enough to have impacted the left tibia. Patient blood loss is superficial. Patient heart rate is elevated. Blood pressure is high normal. Patient is responsive to stimuli.*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 07:18 PM

“Wilkins has several deep lacerations on his left foot and leg, some are quite deep, and some have debris in them,” *She said, looking over at Larkin.*

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 07:21 PM

*Larkin reached over to the table of magnetic tools, grabbed a dermal regenerator and tweezers and tossed them over to Drex,* "Merry Christmas. Oh..." *He then also grabbed a hypo filled with pain meds, tossing it over as well.* (edited)

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 31-Mar-21 07:22 PM

**PO3 Wilkins:** "Nah, none of that, Doc...I'm fine. Just a couple scratches. I gotta get back down there..."

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 07:26 PM

"Nonsense. Take the candy from the good Doctor, like a good boy." *Larkin added, running another dermal regeorator over the bullet wounds on Donnelley.*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 07:30 PM

*She caught them out of midair, and gave Larkin a confused look. “Did he whack his head? Please don’t tell me I’ve got a concussed surgeon on my hands too,” She thought, turning back to her patient.* “Absolutely not Wilkins, you’ll be fine once I’ve closed the *gouges* that you’ve called scratches, and pulled out the veritable rock collection you’ve got stuck in there too. Until then you are not fine, and you are not going anywhere,” *She said, giving him a stern glare.*

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 07:33 PM

"The tweezers are for the shrapnel. The dermal regenerator is for the wounds." *Larkin added, noting the confused look on her face. Though perhaps he had simply gotten to used to working with Mattie and that off familiarity didn't work on Drex?* "Or you can wait until I manage to move Mr. Donnelley here..."

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 31-Mar-21 07:43 PM

**PO3 Wilkins:** "Yes, ma'am." *He muttered.*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 07:43 PM

“No no, I’ve got Wilkins. You just said Merry Christmas. And I’ve never heard you say anything like that, so it startled me,” *Nim said, making sure Wilkins wasn’t going to feel this too keenly before beginning to pull the shrapnel out.* “Just don’t start calling me Greenbean,” *She winked, then turned back to Wilkins’ leg. She’d heard Mattie and him trading quips around the sickbay, though she’d never expected him to start with her. It was kind of nice, actually.*

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Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 07:45 PM

"The jovial attitude I find helps relieve stress. Something that I did get from Greenbean, though not to worry...I shall not call you that."

Narrator BOT 31-Mar-21 07:48 PM

*The bullet was removed, though only with significant difficulty and concentration. The patient was near the edges of shock but the Vulcan doctor managed to get it out. The patient still requires a transfusion as blood loss is significant. His heart rate increases temporarily but without sufficent blood or saline to keep up the pressure, it quickly dips again.*

*Meanwhile, Wilkins lays back as the hypo is administered. Assuming it was a localized anesthetic based on the good Doctor's description (apologies if mistaken) the leg will not feel any actions by the Doctor.*

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 07:50 PM

*Larkin moves to quickly hook the man up to a new infusement of blood and saline, giving Donnelley a gentle pat on the cheek as he looks down into the man's eyes,* "Mr. Donnelley...stay with me, please. The ride is almost over, then afterward there is cake. You do not wish to miss out on cake, do you?" (edited)

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 07:53 PM

*Nim bit back the inappropriate laugh as she finished pulling the debris out of the wounds, she was definitely hanging around Larkin more after this.* “Do you need me over there? I’m almost finished with my patient,” *She gave another cursory look over the deep cuts, before passing the regenerator over them.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 07:58 PM

“Ok.” *She said while struggling with the shuttle.* “Now we can find somewhere to land. Got another place? Preferably somewhere where Ghost and Banshee can come to us?”

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 31-Mar-21 07:59 PM

**C1C Donnelley:** "I...do...enjoy cake...will there be ice cream...?"

Narrator BOT 31-Mar-21 08:01 PM

*Donnelley's vitals remain low. His pulse is thready and he stares at Larkin through half lidded eyes and an unfocused gaze.*

*Wilkins is out of the woods, medically speaking, but may have some tenderness and a slight limp when released.*

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 08:11 PM

"Of course there will be ice cream. We have all of the flavors you could want." *Larkin gave a small smirk meant to comfort the man, before looking over to Drex, giving her a nod to tell her 'Yes', before looking to the blood replacement, giving it a moment to circulate.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 08:12 PM

*She found another good landing site on her own, taking the gamble of setting her heading in that direction without Survol’s guidance. They needed to land or this was going to get worse.*

Narrator BOT 31-Mar-21 08:17 PM

The shuttle landed with a bang. Now it was definitely time for some repairs.

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 08:18 PM

“Sorry sorry sorry.” *She repeated, knowing she was making this more difficult for the doctors.*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 08:20 PM

*Nim moved to stand by Donnelley.* “What’s your favourite kind of Ice cream? I personally like rainbow sherbet, but I’m not sure if that counts,” *She asked, smiling as she tried to keep him talking.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 08:21 PM

“Every. Time. We. Land.” *She complained after the comm, hoping they were close enough now to beam out whoever was injured without taking off again.*

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 08:21 PM

"You are doing just fine, Lieutenant. Mr. Donnelley is enjoying the...water log ride." *Larkin double checked the wound to make sure the bleeding had stopped, then the infusion.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 08:22 PM

*Survol moved again when the shuttle landed. If he was irritated, he didn't show it, but he was going to go make the repairs now -- they had no choice. He picked up his kit again, ducking his head and sneaking past the medical area to the back of the shuttle where he opened the hatch once more.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 08:23 PM

*Since Survol was gone, she worked on the transport.*

Narrator BOT 31-Mar-21 08:25 PM

Commander Azoci materialized inside the shuttle.

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 08:26 PM

“Yes!” *She shouted as it worked. Kalena could barely believe it. Apparently all her work with the shuttle transporters had finally paid off. She was getting good at this.*

Narrator BOT 31-Mar-21 08:28 PM

There are a few blown relays in the shuttle for Survol to fix. He can’t totally solve the problem unless he leaves the shuttle, but this is better than nothing.

Cmdr Vale Azoci 31-Mar-21 08:28 PM

*Vale slowly hissing in pain tried to sit up. Again* “I dont know what she’s talking about I’m fine.”

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 08:30 PM

*Nim moved to the commander’s side, already pulling out her tricorder and beginning to scan the other betazoid.* “Stay down commander, we need to confirm that ourselves,” (edited)

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 08:31 PM

*Larkin eye'd the blood that seemed to just cover the commander, and since Donnelley was doing a bit better, he gently picked the man up and sat him in a chair close by, strapping him in,* "Just one more ride Donnelley, then cake. If you feel woozy, let me know." *He then hypo's Donnelley to rest as peacefully as was allowed.* "Get the commander onto the table." *He said as he stood, preparing his equipment for another go,* "I am beginning to think you have a doctor fetish, Commander Azoci. Cannot get enough of me?"

Cmdr Vale Azoci 31-Mar-21 08:32 PM

“Oh no I woudnt get in the way of Mattie. Do what you have to do then patch me up and let me get back into the fight.”

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 08:34 PM

*Survol bent down by the nacelle outside, removing the casing before he ran his tricorder over the affected area to assess the damage, learning about the relays before taking out his hyperspanner from the kit to rewire and bypass the affected relays. It took him a few minutes, and he had to dig out some burnt relays to clear the area, but eventually he patched it up as best he could without being able to do a full replacement of the affected parts.*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 08:36 PM

*Nim chuckled a little as she helped Vale up onto the table.* “We wouldn’t want to break up Greenbean and Sunshine, the dynamic duo,” *She said, glancing at Larkin.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 31-Mar-21 08:41 PM

*Vale suddenly didn’t feel so good but she was fighting it like she fought everything. She just passed out on the table.*

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 08:43 PM

*Once Vale passed out, Larkin ripped her jack open so it was not obstructing her wound, he glanced over Drex, already reaching for his internal micro suturs, and tweezers,* "I am going to need you to hook her up to a supply of blood and saline, monitor her heart rate and blood pressure."

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 08:44 PM

*He resealed the casing and placed his instruments back neatly into his engineering kit before shutting it, standing up to survey his work.* "Adequate."

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 08:51 PM

*He got to work, cleaning, removing the bullet, and trying to keep Vale from bleeding out as Drex hooked her up to some fresh blood.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 08:53 PM

“Good, but the teams are always coming to us, so I guess we wait now?”

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 08:54 PM

*Picking up his kit, he walked back up the shuttle ramp and inside, ducked his head again, avoided the medical contraptions and personnel, and made his way back to the co-piloting cockpit seat.* "The nacelle will only be operating at approximately sixty two percent efficiency upon lift off, but it will hold." *He inhaled sharply through his nose.* "I suppose I will return to supply reorganization."

Cmdr Vale Azoci 31-Mar-21 08:57 PM

*Vale fought what ever had made her pass out enough to say* “Have... have to bring them back... safe...” *in a badly slurred voice and not opening her eyes a moment later she was properly out again.*

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 08:58 PM

*Larkin quirked a brow,* "Duly noted commander. I will see if we can fit *rescue* into our schedule. Until then..." *He hypo'd her to make sure she stayed asleep.* "...No talking." (edited)

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 08:58 PM

*She could only stare blankly at Survol again. Before was one thing, but she really really didn’t understand how he could possibly return to organization now.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 09:01 PM

*He once again primly resumed his seat, picked up his padd to get to reading before quirking a brow at Kalena.* "Is there anything else I might assist you with, Lieutenant?"

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 09:03 PM

“Umm. Not right now? But you can help with the tractor beam once we’re back in space? We need to coordinate it with Artemis’s beam.”

Cmdr Vale Azoci 31-Mar-21 09:03 PM

*Vale just finally was quiet but she didnt look well.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 09:11 PM

"Yes, of course." *Survol looked back down at his padd, utmost focus rededicated to his mundane task.*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 09:21 PM

*Nim watched the monitors, keeping a close eye on Vale’s vitals. She peered over at what Larkin was doing periodically, curious about the procedure.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 09:26 PM

*She was drumming her fingers on the edge of the console nervously, waiting for the rest of the teams to make it to her shuttle. Eventually impatience and anxiety won out, so she pulled up the sensor readings again so see if she could watch them coming.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 09:39 PM

*Survol didn't look up as he commented on the buzzing energy next to him.* "There are a significant number of non-Vulcans who find Pacification of Emotion meditation to be beneficial to their productivity."

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 09:43 PM

“What’s that?” *She asked, fingers stilling as her attention refocused on Survol again.* “Remove emotions like Vulcans do?”

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 09:50 PM

"I doubt remove would be possible without extreme commitment. Relaxing emotions would be a better way to look at it." *He tapped away at his padd without looking at her.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 10:05 PM

“I wish,” *She replied fervently, all the while certain that relaxing wasn’t something she was in any way capable of doing. When she was alone, or flying. But never when it came to people. Kalena overthought everything.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 10:10 PM

"Wishing is illogical. Do or do not." *Maybe he was a little short with her. But it wasn't personal!*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 10:20 PM

*She opened her mouth to tell him angrily that she could not, no matter how much she wanted to, then closed it again just as quickly, horrified at herself. What was she thinking? It wasn't like she could explain why to him! Rather than provoke any more conversation, she stared at the biosigns on her console, slowly getting closer.*

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Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 10:25 PM

*The shuttle once again resumed its peace when they waited at the beginning of the mission, achieving symmetry, something which brought Survol comfort along with the quiet. He did spare a glance to the back of the shuttlecraft in consideration of the injured crew, who, from his observation, did not appear to be in critical danger at the moment. That turn allowed him to sneak a glance at Kalena's console to determine how far off the remaining crew would be -- for time budgeting purposes, of course.*

Dr Larkin BOT 31-Mar-21 10:39 PM

*Larkin was still working away trying to stabilize and de-septic Vale.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 10:45 PM

*Kalena felt so far from peaceful. To be fair, she hadn't felt good last time either, but this was somehow worse. She swore she could smell blood from the back of the shuttle, and it made her feel slightly sick. Almost there, she thought, watching the biosigns come closer to the landing zone. Almost there. Almost there.*

*As the first group of officers entered the landing zone, Kalena opened the Apollo's hatch to allow them entrance.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 10:50 PM

*Survol partially considered asking the doctors to administer Kalena a sedative, but since she had to pilot the shuttle, it would not be a viable option. He did his best to ignore the nervous energy, though it became increasingly difficult as time went by. Fortunately, the away team began to arrive to break the tension.*

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Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 11:06 PM

*After some skillful handy work, Larkin had Vale stabilized, and cleaned.* "I have her stable for now, but we need to get back as soon as possible. Any word on the rest of the teams? If I get any more like this we are going to have to add a few more bodies to the morgue."

Ensign Kano Extretus 31-Mar-21 11:13 PM

Kano looked up from his poor attempt to flirt back with Amatea and called out for someone to help him once more. *”It’s Ensign Janaii. She’s been shot.”* he sent, completely ignoring the fact that his own blue blood trickling down his face was starting to affect his vision yet again.

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 11:16 PM

*Larkin looked to the new person that had arrived, distracted from the voice inside his head as the news was more alarming and a ping of panic shot through him before he buried it, though he could see Mattie was still conscious so that was good,* "I thought I told you not to get shot, Greenbean? Why do you never listen?"

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 11:16 PM

"I can see them on sensors... they're heading this way." *Add a few bodies to the morgue was exactly the wrong thing to say. Now she felt really nauseous. They could go soon. They could go soon. Hurry. Up.*

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Ensign Amatea Janaii 31-Mar-21 11:22 PM

"Unfortunately I had little control of what got shot on my chest this time-" *She gurgled weakly. If there was ever a hopeful sign, it was Mattie still making jokes.*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 11:23 PM

*Nim turned, visibly paling at the news.* “At least your sense of humour was spared,” *Nim said, trying to hide her worry.* “Ensign Extretus you’re injured as well,” *Nim said, staring at the steady blue trickle.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 11:24 PM

“I believe my organizational system is ready for physical testing.” *Survol finally set his padd down and folded his hands in his lap as if nothing were going on around him.*

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Ensign Kano Extretus 31-Mar-21 11:25 PM

*”Hmm? Me? Oh, yeah I got shot a couple times. It’s not as important as Amatea. I can wait.”*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 11:26 PM

"How are you doing this right now?" *Kalena finally burst out at Survol, all of her anxiety flooding out to fill the single, rather loud, sentence.* "This isn't the time for organization!"

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Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 11:26 PM

"You may need to come back here and help suppress wounds, Lieutenant Survol..." *He said, eyeing the people flooding in.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 31-Mar-21 11:27 PM

"Oh I'm sorry- a *couple* of times? No biggie, he's fine, obviously? Just a few rounds." *Mattie muttered hopelessly as she looked to Kano with a frown that was still hidden behind her snow-mask.*

Ensign Kano Extretus 31-Mar-21 11:27 PM

*”Mine are in a shoulder and somewhere on my head. Clearly neither are necessary for me to function.”* he sent out with a wave of dark humor.

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 11:28 PM

*Nim resisted the urge to rub her temples, these self-sacrificing ensigns were going to drive her into a bottle of something stiff.* “I very much second that sentiment Ensign, being shot ‘a couple times’ is less than ideal, especially anywhere near your head,” *The betazoid said sternly.*

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Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 11:29 PM

“If that is your attitude you will never be sufficiently organized. Excuse me. I must go assist the doctor.” *He stood and shuffled out of the cockpit to head back to the others.* “How might I be best out to use, Dr. Larkin?”

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 11:30 PM

*Kalena groaned and leaned down on the console, resting her head in her arms. Thankfully, the computer was smart enough to realize she wasn't pressing any buttons, the screen going dark when it realized there was pressure on too much of the surface for it to be someone working the controls.*

Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 11:33 PM

*Larkin looked at Survol and nodded to the Micro suture in his hand,* "I need you to hold this here. It is currently the only thing keeping Commander Azoci from bleeding to death, but I am unable to do anything further until we get back to Odyssey. You can manage this, yes?"

Dr. Nimarah Drex *Nim resisted the urge to rub her temples, these self-sacrificing ensigns were going to drive her into a bottle of something stiff.* “I very much second that sentiment Ensign, being shot ‘a couple times’ is less than ideal, especially anywhere near your head,” *The betazoid said sternly.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 31-Mar-21 11:38 PM

(Kanar....join me...))

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Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 11:39 PM

"Simple." *Survol moved his hand to the micro suture and held it there, about as immovable object as a person could become. He understood there would be tractor-beaming duties later but could manage priorities.* "If I may, our pilot seems to require a medical check to determine if she is fit for duty." *He added helpfully.*

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Ensign Kano Extretus 31-Mar-21 11:40 PM

Kano removed the stupid fluffy hat, one side of it slick with his blood, to reveal that the base of his Fong’Lai had been pierced through and through. He undid the collar, allowing the length of his appendage to extricate itself from where it had been tucked so he could appear more human.

Dr. Nimarah Drex *Nim resisted the urge to rub her temples, these self-sacrificing ensigns were going to drive her into a bottle of something stiff.* “I very much second that sentiment Ensign, being shot ‘a couple times’ is less than ideal, especially anywhere near your head,” *The betazoid said sternly.*

Captain Ezarah Ryn 31-Mar-21 11:41 PM

((Ensigns and one commander))

Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 11:42 PM

((Vale is a volume unto herself in Nim’s ‘list of reasons why I spike my tea’ XD))

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Ensign Kano Extretus 31-Mar-21 11:43 PM

((The Captain must facepalm all the time having to lead the USS Martyr.))

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Dr. Larkin 31-Mar-21 11:43 PM

*Larkin blinked but tilted his head,* "After I stop the lower ranks from bleeding all over the shuttle floor, first." *Then he moved past, pulling his tweezers out and looking to Drex,* "After I pull the bullet out, you stitch Greenbean up, yes?"

Ensign Kano Extretus ((The Captain must facepalm all the time having to lead the USS Martyr.))

Captain Ezarah Ryn 31-Mar-21 11:43 PM

((Yes.

Ensign Amatea Janaii 31-Mar-21 11:44 PM

"Damn, where you been packing that heat, sir?" *Mattie asked with a weak laugh. Too bad she was on the opposite side of the curtain as it were, she'd have loved to have done an exam on his Fong'Lai.*

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Dr Larkin BOT 31-Mar-21 11:47 PM

"The hat may have been helping you *not* bleed to death, Ensign. Please hold it there until I can see you." *Larkin addressed Kano.*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 31-Mar-21 11:48 PM

*Sa'val tapped the Crew Chief on the shoulder and nodded. A message was sent to the Pilot that everyone was aboard.*

Lt. JG Survol 31-Mar-21 11:48 PM

*Survol stood there like a piece of furniture, arm extended over the micro suture.*

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Dr. Nimarah Drex 31-Mar-21 11:49 PM

“I’ll stitch Greenbean up,” *Nim said, smiling at the nickname.* “You can stop ensign swiss cheese over there from expiring, no matter how hard he seems to be trying,” *She sighed when he removed his hat, seriously? Oh yes, she was so diving deep into a bottle of something stiff after this.*

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 11:50 PM

*Finally, they were all aboard! They could leave this hell planet! Kalena was sure she'd never look at Earth the same away again. She disengaged the landing struts, hit the thrusters, and they were off flying towards Artemis and the antimatter.*

Ensign Kano Extretus 31-Mar-21 11:52 PM

*”That... that makes a lot of sense, now that you bring it up, Doctor.”* Kano said, bracing himself for the takeoff of the shuttle. *”Oh, please no. Don’t let Swiss Cheese be a name that sticks. I don’t even like Swiss Cheese.”*

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Lt. Girak Mayott 31-Mar-21 11:53 PM

“Shuttle Apollo this is Lieutenant Mayott, What’s your status?”

Ensign Amatea Janaii 31-Mar-21 11:54 PM

"Aw sunshine, don't be too put out, I'll let you thoroughly exam me later. Hi Nim~" *She cooed adoringly looking to the CMO, obviously quite lost in the sauce of her adrenaline high. No pain killer had been injected yet, but the Orion heart and adrenal glands were truly something to behold.*

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Dr Larkin BOT 31-Mar-21 11:54 PM

*Larkin looked at the rest, spotting Sa'val,* "Sound off injuries of your party, sir. I assume the worst are already here?" *He stepped over Nim's Legs, suddenly feeling very cramped and his daddy long legs the only thing keeping him from drowning in this tin can, and made way to Kano, gently tapping the Ensign's hands away from his head so he could look it over, running the dermal regenerator over the wounds.*

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 11:55 PM

"Apollo here. We're breaking orbit and coming up to you now. ETA 10 seconds."

Lt. Girak Mayott 31-Mar-21 11:56 PM

“Acknowledged, shuttle in position and awaiting your arrival.”

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 31-Mar-21 11:57 PM

"We're here. Ready to coordinate the tractor beams?"

Dr Larkin BOT 31-Mar-21 11:57 PM

"If you are a good girl for Nim, I'll give you a lollipop later." *He joked, continuing his healing of Kano's head.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 31-Mar-21 11:57 PM

“Tractor beam ready on your mark.”

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 01-Apr-21 12:00 AM

*Sa'val nodded grimly to the doctor, remaining silent as he stood in the rear access hatch. Internally he was seething at the turn of events. The disaster at the ambush point, the rush to pick up the pieces, the inevitable injuries. His eyes paused on Crewman Donnelley. The shallow breathing signified that he did not look good. It would be his fault.* *Sa'val continued to hold his hand in the roof of the Shuttle, trying to stabilize himself in the rocking of the exit through the atmosphere. His face was impassive.* (edited)

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 01-Apr-21 12:01 AM

*Since Survol seemed busy dealing with the frightening scene in the back of the shuttle, and Kalena would definitely pass out if she dared go back there, she decided to work the tractor beam herself. Now that she was flying again, the change in the helmsman was remarkable. She was noticeably calmer, entirely focused on what she was doing. And she did it well, finger flying across the console in an intricate dance as she maneuvered into position, set up the tractor beam program that both shuttles would use, and sent it over to Artemis to make sure they were on the same page.* "In three... two... one... mark." *She hit the button and the beam flared to life before the shuttle.*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 01-Apr-21 12:01 AM

“Hello darling,” *Nim replied, smiling warmly at Mattie. She grabbed a hypo for pain and injected it into the Orion.* “Let’s get that hole closed up, shall we?” *She asked, giving Mattie a quick scan with the tricorder to make sure there wasn’t a surprise injury lurking.*

Lt. JG Survol 01-Apr-21 12:03 AM

*Unfortunately he had to stand there instead of doing his job, but he didn't complain because that would be illogical. He quirked a brow in surprise that Kalena managed to have the wherewithal to complete the task.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 01-Apr-21 12:03 AM

“Well done Apollo, let’s take it home.”

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 01-Apr-21 12:04 AM

"It looks good on my end. We should keep an eye on the beams on the way back though. Don't want to break it."

Lt. Girak Mayott 01-Apr-21 12:05 AM

“Understood. Lieutenant Mayott, out.”

Dr Larkin BOT 01-Apr-21 12:06 AM

*Larkin finished with Kano's wounds and nodded back to Sa'val before turning and manuvering his way back over to check on Donnelley. He seemed to be doing well enough, so he moved back to the table with Vale on it, gently taking the suture from Survol,* "What is odd to you, may not be as odd to others. Try not to fluster the pilot, hmm? Thank you for your assistance, Lieutenant."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 01-Apr-21 12:06 AM

*She created a flight plan for both shuttles and sent one over to Artemis, then the two shuttles were off, working in tandem to bring the tank with them.*

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Lt. JG Survol 01-Apr-21 12:10 AM

*Survol stepped back to allow Larkin to work, sliding back toward the co-piloting spot beside Kalena, yet again primly lowering himself into the seat. He checked on the controls for the tractor beam and saw everything was in order.* "Competently done..." *he muttered almost under his breath.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 01-Apr-21 12:11 AM

*Mattie nodded to Nim, obviously exhausted as sweat gathered across her brow, though she was still attempting to joke despite the wet bubbling in the back of her throat that coated her words.* "Oh I've had.. worse places on my eye.. it's fine, Doc. I'm too mean to die. How's crewmans? Commander?" (edited)

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 01-Apr-21 12:12 AM

“Who?” *She asked aimlessly, her focus still clearly on the console, which was split between flight and tractor beam control.* “Nim and Doctor Larkin? They’re great.”

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Lt. JG Survol 01-Apr-21 12:15 AM

"Yes." *Survol spoke flatly, not looking at her direction as they hovered closer to toward the Odyssey.*

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Dr. Nimarah Drex 01-Apr-21 12:22 AM

“She frowned at the tricorder.\* “Well the awful thing punctured your lung, though it’s an easy enough fix with the regenerator,” *She said glaring at the lump of metal that had dared pierce Mattie, before passing the regenerator over Mattie’s chest to close the wound in her lung* “You know, I never did understand humans and their obsession with creating weapons. Why couldn’t they just attempt to get along, and maybe even try to talk things out instead of firing hunks of metal at each other,” *She muttered, as she continued to Mattie’s wound.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 01-Apr-21 12:32 AM

"Humans are chaotic little beasties...little metal-chuckin' apes. Love'em anyway.." *Mattie murmured quietly as the pain meds took hold and she promptly succumbed to the effects of the medicine, as Orion hearts flowed blood in both directions, hyper-spreading the relaxing, numbing effect.* (edited)

Narrator BOT 01-Apr-21 12:41 AM

*both shuttles made it back to the Odyssey without issue.*

Lt. Sa'val Stryker 01-Apr-21 06:17 AM

*Sa'val remained on this Shuttle until the casualties had been prepared for transport. His hand rested on the gurney of Crewman Donnelley as he looked over each injured and exhausted member of the group. He finally left the Shuttle on foot when the group had been transported to Sickbay.*

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