Task Force: Gamma

Captain David Brennon · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:17 pm Post subject: Moving Ahead

(OOC: I advise each team to briefly read over what happened in the other threads if you had not already, just to get yourselves acquainted with what's going on. It isn't necessary seeing as this is going to start with a briefing session and we'll hopefully recap everything just nice, but for the added flavor of seeing what happened as it happened check out the other threads. This scene is for all crewmen from both the away team and the bridge scene. Also all Department Heads are to attend. Cadets are not required for this scene)

Location: Deck One Conference Room, USS Hartington
Stardate: 53772.5

The Captain called his Officers and relevant crew to the conference room for a preliminary briefing to discuss the events of the last several hours. Doctor Kiv, after a preliminary check on Professor Kolar -- the lone rescued Cardassian -- had come up to join the staff. The Captain looked to his First Officer once everyone had been seated.

"Well, Commander, let's start with the Landing Party. What happened planetside?"
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uvek · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:28 pm Post subject:

After securing his station, and seeing to the disposition of his security teams, Uvek turned his post over to Phell once again. He dismissed Cadet Hikaru, but motioned for Pavel to remain at his position by the ready room door, just in case.

With a nod to McTavish, Croft and Calodan, he moved to the conference room.

He took a customary place in the center of the main table, laid his PADD down, and waited for the others to assume their positions as well.

He was mixed in emotions. His blood lust was rising, his desire (need?) to punish or even kill the aliens bothered him. Was it right? Did it fit in this new environment? Perhaps he had been too hard on Koester and the others for their earlier hostility. He assumed regular breathing and sought a quiet place in his mind. Perhaps he was somewhat less prepared to control his violence than he thought. Fascinating.

Davynn Qech · Graphics Chief Joined: 16 Jun 2009 Posts: 809

Qech leaned forward and folded her hands on the table, gathering her thoughts. "Well Sir, despite the challenge that the atmosphere provided, we had a very smooth landing. Unfortunately, the rescue operation itself had some unexpected turns, to say the least. We met up with Professor Kolar and his entourage as they were fleeing from hostiles, armed with old fashioned bows. We managed to get out of range, but the Professor was injured before they withdrew. I believe he is resting comfortably in sickbay with his... Well, the only word appropriate would be 'friends'".

She exchanged a respectful nod with Doctor Kiv before continuing. "The complications with the communications system began around the time we re-boarded the runabout. I'm not sure how many, if any, of my messages you received in that time, but there was a complete jam on our end until Lt. Calodan's fragmented message. Overall I'd say the rescue mission was successful, in that we did manage to rescue the one responsible for the signal. However, the Professor has informed me that there are at least two others from the crash down there, and they've done serious damage to the native culture. Apparently they were a peaceful race before their arrival. What's more, one of the survivors was a member of the Obsidian order. They have access to particle weapons, Sir".
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KarlKoester · Guest

"Sir. We can't just leave those Cardassians on the planet. Especially if one is an Obsidian Order operative." Koester replied as he sipped at his raktajino with a scarred hand. The hand that had been scarred from his one man war he fought on Dantana IV against the Cardassians.

"They're a security risk on this planet. And if we ever lost any spacecraft, Federation or neutral, those crewmen would be at risk with both hostile natives and Cardassians. We need to deal with them and frankly I recommend terminating them immediately."

"All we'd need is a sniper team. One I can lead myself. Just put me within 2.5 kilometers of the Cardassians and I can get rid of the last survivors with my TR-116. Hunting down Cardassians isn't exactly a tough thing for me."

Marek · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:14 am Post subject:

Croft watched sat at the back of the room, his arms crossed. He leaned forward slightly when Koester began to speak, unable to completely block out the man's anguish and simmering hatred.

"Might I suggest an alternative? We should try to capture the two Cardassians, transport should be possible from short range, now that the atmosphere is no longer being manipulated. I can pilot a runabout within range without difficulty." Croft watched Koester closely.

"I believe this still is a rescue mission after all."
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ArjimCalodan · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 1:07 am Post subject:

"I have to agree with Ensign Croft on this matter. The Cardassians on the planet are the reason we are here."

He paused for a second and looked Mr. Koester in the eyes.

"While I appreciate your special perspective on the Cardassians, you don't have a good perspective on this issue."

He looked back to the rest of the group. "As for the viability of transporting the remaining Cardassians off the surface, I have to say that I have my doubts. Even flying low, without a definite position for the Cardassians and without a copy of their patterns on hand I'd run just as good a chance of scrambling their patterns as I would of getting them off the surface. Especially if they don't want to be transported. All it takes is one tricorder and some basic skills to scramble a transporter lock in the best of circumstances. In the atmosphere of a Class L planet...I could prevent a pattern lock with a PADD and a microfilament...and I didn't go through Obsidian Order training."
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Liam McTavish · Task Force Crewman Joined: 03 Sep 2009 Posts: 286

McTavish sat back and listened to everyone talk about what should be done with the remaining Cardassians. He shifted several PADDS around on the table.
"Sir, the Willamette suffered significant damage but nothing that we cant repair in a few days. Possibly a day and a half if we push."
"Ive gone over the sensor data from the science station and the navigation sensors. It looks like in all of the excitement we missed something. Before we left on the Willamette it looks like an unknown ship left the system. What ever it was, it was sitting out past the tenth planet. We never got a clear picture of the ship because it was on the far side of the planet or at least thats my guess. I cant tell you much more than there was something there."
"As far as the Cardassian's go? Well, I hate to be the paranoid one of the bunch, but, How do we know this professor is telling the truth about any of this? Stranded for 5 years? Only now activating the distress beacon? Each Cardassian getting its own batch of locals to pit against each other? A completely different race laying in wait in the atmosphere? Speaking of which we have no way of knowing how many more of the support ships are still out there. And the fact that one of those sensor shadows turned into an actual ship leaves me to wonder how more of the larger vessels are lurking about."
"Captain we have way to many questions unanswered. This all stinks of a trap."

Marek · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:14 am Post subject:

Croft resists an urge to make a snide comment just doing his job, lets not alienate the whole crew on the first day he glances at McTavish as he speaks there going to attempt another ground assault while more unknown vessels could be out there, where's the backup when you need it oh yeah the other side of the wormhole Croft rubs his temple and keeps his mouth shut. We'll wait till the Captain has his say before we fly off the handle
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uvek · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:23 am Post subject:

"My only input on this subject is in regards to this." interjected Uvek. "I fully agree that this is a rescue mission. However, we have rescued the only Cardassian who activated the distress signal. Even if there are still 2 others below, they are not asking for rescue. If they are manipulating the population, it has no impact on us. This is NOT Federation space. This is space we are exploring. Furthermore, an unknown threat here, will cause us to need to know more about this space and its inhabitants. Ambassador Rolen is our key here." He paused, looking around the room. "The Tal'harton have departed but, according to the Ambassador, they are violent and spread throughout this sector. I suggest we move on before reenforcements arrive. With respect, Captain, I think we can pass information to the Federation and have sciences take over here. We have outstayed our welcome."

Captain David Brennon · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:43 am Post subject:

Rolen shakes his head, speaking up for the first time.

"You misunderstand Lieutenant. While Tal'harton have begun moving forces into this area of space, they are by no means prevalent here. The Dominion has had limited contact with them. Base on our knowledge of this region of space, I would say that we are actually heading towards their frontier, skirting along it actually if we continue along our current coreward course."
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uvek · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:53 am Post subject:

Uvek dipped his head in acknowledgement of the clarification. "Thank you Ambassador," he responded, "My misunderstanding. However, the fact remains. We are set to travel near their territory, if not into it. And we have inflicted damage on a vessel of theirs. Hearing their opening statement, I can only conclude that their arrogance and need for territory is going to cause them to retailiate. Inquisitor Voss did say they claimed this planet."

He turned to the captain. "Sir, take this from one who served in the Romulan Defense Forces (he forced himself to avoid the term Tal Shiar), I understand arrogance and the need for expansion. The Tal'harton will be back."

Marek · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:00 am Post subject:

Croft rubbed his chin thoughtfully, "Is there anyway we can disable the Cardassians technology on the surface? Set off an EMP or some sort of dampening field? I don't see anyway an assault will work without killing many of the native life forms of this planet, which won't help undo any of the damage the Cardassians have already caused." He looked to Calodan, he seemed to be full of decent ideas during the battle.
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kantubyron · Task Force Crewman Joined: 11 Jul 2009 Posts: 76

"I would like to note, we should consider the Prime Directive before we decide our course. It's fairly obvious that the remaniing Cardassians have thrown off the balance of power on this planet. If we just leave, we are signing the Hakuna's death warrant. I also think it's important to consider the radiation leak that seems likely to have been caused by damage to the Cardassian warp core. It seems the fate of these races depends on the decision we make right now"

uvek · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:13 pm Post subject:

Uvek's Romulan heritage clashed with his understanding of Federation emotional states. "Lt. Byron brings up a good point. However, the prime directive and our own mission parameters preclude our further involvement. Passing this information to Starfleet and, subsequently, the Cardassian High Command, is our only obligation or, dare I say, legitimate course of action. I do not see that we have been charged with establishing our presence here, and we have satisfied our mission of response to the emergency beacon. The Cardassians were here first, and this is a Cardassian matter."

The Chief Tactical Officer knew he had once again taken an unpopular stance, but his career had been built on separating his emotions from the mission. He simply couldn't shake the trend...yet.

kantubyron · Task Force Crewman Joined: 11 Jul 2009 Posts: 76

"With all due respect, Lieutenant, I beg to differ. We responded to the emergency beacon, and as far as I can tell, there is still an emergency situation on the surface. Maybe under normal circumstances this could be passed off as "a Cardassian matter", but these circumstances are anything but normal. I feel that if it is possible, we should attempt to undo the damage done."