Posted by Lieutenant Miranda Lawerance “Mirri” (Helm) in Landing Site, Current time line

Posted by Commander Jason Harn (Executive Officer) in Landing Site, Current time line

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Balfor Kolar (Chief Science Officer) in Landing Site, Current time line
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A little late to save the conversation between the two, “That’s enough Mr. Gould. See to the systems and repairs, find out what they need ” He tilted his head, “get to scanning I’m sure there are thing we need to know.”

“Right.”Michael said.

He turned to the captain. “Do you have a part and repair list Sir.” Kolar was nothing if not polite. “I’m sure the Olinski can replicate what you need.”

“Russell,” he answered, referring to the Chief Engineer whom they had met ouside the ship, “will be able to furnish you with a list. As far as I can see, what we need is to clear the sand and leave before the next storm hits. From the computer sensors, we will have at least 48 hours of clear weather. That’s more than enough time to get that done.”

“My scans concur with that, but, it wouldn’t be the first time we were wrong… I think a constant in the universe is that weather forecasters are frequently in error. ”

Doolittle stepped up to the XO indicated.

” Dr. Doolittle. Please after you.” The good Dr said in his usualy well learned manners.

OOC: I will start another thread for Sick Bay.

Doolittle

Kolar

Michael moved down the ship, scanning it for any faults or anything out of place.

-Lt Michael Gould, CE

There did not seem to have been anything else wrong with the ship.

The COS turned towards Kolar. “It looks like the Chief can handle the repairs. Perhaps I can head down to sickbay with the Doctor and see what other assistance we can offer the passengers?” In his head, the COS really just wanted to speak with someone who felt more authentic than the Sierra’s Captain.

COS Ch’zaolrirh

GM

Mirri spoke to Kolar “Where do you want me Commander?” She asked quietly still taking in the surroundings and looking for anything out of the ordinary. The landing on the planet when repairs could have been done in space. She inwardly shook her head and listened to the conversations.

Helm

“There are people of importance on this ship and I’m still not sold on the explanation we were given. Check the course log, stops, anything else you might think to access… failing finding anything… you can always talk to people.”

Kolar

Ch’zaolrirh nodded. Looking down the corridor, he could still see Doolittle. He decided to follow.

COS Ch’zaolrirh

Mirri nodded and stepped over to one of the computer panels and began accessing the ship’s flight log, where they had stopped, when and how long they were there. She also cross referenced the people on board as well as the cargo that was aboard to see if that may have had a hand in the Sierra having to make an emergency landing. (OOC: Is there anything significant in the flight logs?)

Helm

Nothing seemed out of the ordinary to Mirri. The cargo manifests and the passenger list did not show anything out of the ordinary.

GM

=^=Balfor to Olinski, Everything seems to be moving along Commander. The Captain reported he landed to effect repairs and that the storm clogged his intakes and made the procedure more difficult. The landing team is assisting where ever possible and there a few caualties… the doctor is reviewing them.=^=

Kolar

=^=Acknowledged Balfor.=^= Jason’s disembodied voice replied. =^=Will it be necessary to evacuate any of them?=^=

Jason Harn, aCO

After about twenty minutes, the engineers outside reported in, =/\=We have cleared the bulk of the sand. I believe that we are clear to start engines and get out of here.=/\=

The CO looked puzzled, =/\=I thought the time was closer to 2 hours the last time you reported.=/\=

=/\=With the Olinski crew helping out, we were able to clear most of the sand.=/\=

=/\=Most?=/\= asked the CO with eyebrows raised.

=/\=Rather than clearing every grain, I have run a simulation and it would save us time if we lifted off and then the vibration of the engines would then shake the sand out of the smaller crevices.=/\=

=/\=What are the possible dangers to this plan?=/\= asked the CO.

=/\=Well, there is a 4% chance that some of the silicon might change to glass adhering to the bulkhead instead of coming out of the exhaust.=/\=

=/\=Have you consulted Lt. Gould?=/\=

=/\=Uh …=/\=

=/\=Let me know what he thinks,=/\= responded the CO with a little irritation.

Captain Whitney turned to the Balfour with a questioning look, “What do you think?”

GM

Balfor had stood silently until spoken to, a captain… even a merchant one was still a captain. “An engine shouldn’t have a problem with some light silica or glass deposits, not to mention the engines exteriors run so hot that the glass would liquefy and gravity should clear it .. if we go vertical. But you are right, we have a spare Chief of Engineering about.”

=#-Mr. Gould, your assessment?=^=

Balfor Kolar

Mirri looked over at Balfor and shook her head “There’s nothing out of the ordinary.” She said once he finished talking.

Helm

Michael came back to the bridge after talking with the engineers. “Captain. Commander. Lieutenant. So, the engines should work fine. I’m told you have concerns about remaining sand. Understandable. If you take off, and then punch it to maximum safe atmospheric flight speed, the sand shouldn’t have time to form glass. On the off chance it does, which I would call extremely unlikely, there’s not enough to form a block.”

-Lt Michael Gould, CE