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PostPosted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:15 pm    Post subject: The Away Team Reply with quote

Location: Main Shuttlebay, USS Hartington
Stardate: 53772.5

Ensign zh'Rel stands in the shuttlebay awaiting the arrival of rest of the Away Team. Before her sits the Runabout Columbia, their ride down to the planet. Her antenna twitch as a though passes through her mind, Gods I hope they can get the Transporters working...

Across the bay, several technicians finish off the last touches of the Columbia's scheduled maintenance... the sound of which is no doubt the cause of Ensign zh'Rel's anxiety. One of the techs, a young Human Crewman, steps over to zh'Rel.

"Ma'am, she'll all set to fly. We've loaded her p with as much equipment as we could muster... a set of Transporter Enhancers, Phaser Rifles, Refitted Tricorders, the works. Just make sure you cycle the power every 15 to 20 minutes to keep things working right. Lieutenant Ghan says that this atmosphere is going to mess with every one of the Runabout's systems and nearly every piece of hand held tech we have."


zh'Rel nodded her head and he antenna involuntarily pin back, aggravated.

"Yes, I remember the briefing Crewman, thank you. We'll be boarding as soon as the rest of the team arrives. You're dismissed."

As the Crewman started away, a look of dismay etched on his face, the Andorian shook her head. She hadn't meant to be so short with him, the whole concept of this mission bothered her... that their own tools, the very things that they took for granted in everyday modern life, could betray them was very unsettling.

She had little time to worry about this at the moment however. The Crewman had stepped not 10 meters away when the Shuttlebay doors opened and a member of the Away Team stepped in.

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Location: Main Shuttlebay, USS Hartington
Stardate: 53772.5

At the behest of the Yeoman's announcement, Qech gathered her gear (making sure to carry a medical tricorder along, just in case) and made her way to the shuttlebay. When she stepped through the doors, she took a look around.

These hangars always smell the same. No matter the ship.

Her eyes settled on the Andorian pilot, who was obviously quite tense. After the casualties of last away mission, Qech couldn't blame her. She was a little uptight herself, knowing next to nothing about what or who they may run in to.

But the Commander swallowed her nerves with her usual grace and greeted her comrade with a smile.

"Two distress calls in such a short time. Perhaps our luck will be a shade better with this one, hm?"
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

zh'Rel smiled as best as she could muster and turned to her superior.

"We can only hope, Ma'am. I'll do my level best to set us down on this rock and get us home again in one piece. I have to mirror Mr. Koester's concerns, at least a little bit. We don't know anything about these Cardassians, I suppose we can just hope that they'll take kindly to being rescued."

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Location: Main Shuttlebay, USS Hartington
Stardate: 53772.5

Qech nodded. "I have every faith that we're in good hands. As for the Cardassians, well... I guess the best we can do is to be ready for anything."
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Location: Main Shuttlebay, USS Hartington
Stardate: 53772.5

Petty Officer Smith came flying through the shuttlebay door...

"I'm sorry I'm late. Was packing my Go-Bag... its been a while since I went out on a Command Away Team."

"I've already checked the Columbia's perimeter systems and we should be ready to go..."
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Location: Main Shuttlebay, USS Hartington
Stardate: 53772.5

Petty Officer Koester followed Petty Officer Smith. He had his trusty TR-116 slung over one shoulder but his hand was close to its stock. "Ma'am, my apologies, I had some last minute security concerns I wanted addressed in Sickbay. I've taken the liberty of assigning a four man detail to the area with two specifically tasked towards keeping an eye on Dr. Kiv and Cadet Azmay in case the Cardassians do become aggressive. If it's all the same I will remain at a position overlooking both the Cardassian settlement and the runabout in order to keep an overwatch with my exographic targeting sights..."

Koester indicated the green eyepiece on his right eye: "I'll keep my eye on the Cardassians. In case they start to get aggressive or make any hostile gestures I will open fire."


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Location: Main Shuttlebay, USS Hartington
Stardate: 53772.5
Following the announcment, Byron finished getting together his gear. With all the necessary Scientific and Medical gear packed, he proceeded to his first Away Team mission. He fought to keep his nerves from getting the best of him, and when he arrived at the shuttle bay he simply tried to follow the lead of the other officers.
everything is happening so fast... I hope I can keep up
He spotted Qech and saluted.
"Lieutenant Junior Grade Kantu Byron Reporting, Ma'am."
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 4:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Location: Main Shuttlebay, USS Hartington
Stardate: 53772.75

*sound of the runabout's communicator activating*

"Lt. Uvek to Commander Qech," came the voice over the comm channel....

"The ship is ready to monitor your departure. We will shadow you until you enter the atmosphere. I have done the best I could to assess the threat potential, however, interference has made that extremely difficult. I will select a priority channel to tie in with you, and attempt to keep it open so as to monitor your progress. Should you run into trouble and/or lose contact with the ship, I will send a support squad in one solar day."
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Location: Main Shuttlebay, USS Hartington
Stardate: 53772.75

Cadet Azmay stepped into the Main Shuttlebay, carrying a field medical kit and a small rucksack with some necessary supplies, and reported to First Officer Qech.

The tall, thin alien walked smoothly, almost gliding, es white and slightly moist skin looking odd clothed in the blue of the Medical Uniform. Caet Azmáy walked up to es First Officer, es olfactory feathers tingling with anticipation, and saluted:

"This one is Cadet Second Class Azmáy reporting for duty, sir"
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Location: Main Shuttlebay, USS Hartington
Stardate: 53772.75

Qech acknowledged each of her comrades with a polite nod. She recognized the pre-mission jitters amongst the newer crewmen, and gave them a reassuring smile as they reported in. She gave special attention to Petty Officer Koester as he approached, assault rifle slung over his shoulder, and listened as he explained his plan.

"I'll keep my eye on the Cardassians. In case they start to get aggressive or make any hostile gestures I will open fire".

The Commander nodded. "Very good. Just make sure you keep out of sight. I don't want them getting the idea that this is an execution". She paused, and added with a grin: "not that I doubt your reputation for stealth".

At that, Lt. Uvek's voice hummed over the comm system:

"Lt. Uvek to Commander Qech. The ship is ready to monitor your departure. We will shadow you until you enter the atmosphere. I have done the best I could to assess the threat potential, however, interference has made that extremely difficult. I will select a priority channel to tie in with you, and attempt to keep it open so as to monitor your progress. Should you run into trouble and/or lose contact with the ship, I will send a support squad in one solar day."


"Aknowledged" Qech answered. "Thank you, Lieutenant. We'll make contact when we reach the surface."

Hiking up her gear, Qech then bowed elaborately for her crew mates to move forward, and followed them onto the runabout.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

One aboard Columbia , Ensign zh'Rel finished the preflight check that had been begun by the techs a short time before. After entering a few commands she tapped the comm.

"Runabout Columbia to Hartington, requesting permission to depart."

The rumble of the Captain's voice rang through the Runabout as his reply came to them.

"Permission granted Columbia, safe journey."

Outside of the Runabout the alarms sounded, warning crewmen to vacate the flight deck. In front of them the massive spacedoors opened, granting Columbia a portal into the blackness of space.

Moments later the safety of the Hartington was left behind and Columbia soared down towards the waiting planet below.

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Byrons heart was in his throat as the Columbia jettisoned into space. He looked down and saw his knuckles where going white, gripping his gear. He forced himself to take a deep breath and relax his posture.
Even after everything he went through in the Dominion War, this was his first away team assignment. For some reason, this felt different. During the war every thing was simply reaction. There was almost no time to stop and think about what was happening. But now leaving the comfort of the lab, the safety of the research was difficult for some reason.
You think to damn much, byron...
Focus on the task at hand...

Taking another deep breath, he tried to relax his muscles. He forced himself to stop looking down, smiling at the first crewmate to make eye contact.
No Problem.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Koester felt the familiar icy feeling he always felt whenever confronting the Cardassians. Familiar feeling. Hunting prey that could hunt him in return. These were feelings he had felt on Dantana, AR558, and many fields of battle.

He felt the trusty weight of his TR-116 rifle in his hands. He checked his hand phaser to make sure everything was operating well.

"I will stay out of sight, ma'am." Koester replied: "As a sniper it is a mandatory thing..."
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Columbia set down on the planet and Ensign zh'Rel sat back, letting out a breath she didn't know she was even holding. Tapping at her console she preforms a passive scan of the area, looking for any indications of what steps to take next. It didn't take her long to find them.

"Commander, I'm picking up life signs, less than 5 km from our location. It appears that they're gathering near the Cardassian wreckage."

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

"Commander. I'm gonna station myself in that rocky outcropping behind us." Koester replied: "Can you delay movement long enough to watch my back while I get into position so I can cover you? I shouldn't require more than ten minutes to do so."

He held his trusty TR-116 at the ready as he prepared to disembark from the runabout...


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