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Side Sim Deck 4, Holodeck- A Test of Steel and Blood.

Posted Oct. 15, 2020, 2:21 p.m. by Lieutenant Commander Avik (XO) (Janice B.)

Posted by Ensign Ashlyn Trenton (Security Officer) in Side Sim Deck 4, Holodeck- A Test of Steel and Blood.

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Avik (XO) in Side Sim Deck 4, Holodeck- A Test of Steel and Blood.

Posted by Ensign Ashlyn Trenton (Security Officer) in Side Sim Deck 4, Holodeck- A Test of Steel and Blood.
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“Yes sir,” Avik stated as she fell into character.

As the boatswain, her main duty was to the ship’s function. This included seeing it got repaired to following the Captain’s orders. Her figure rushed across the deck and pulled at the rigging. She untied the firm knot as instructed as shouted for the other men to pull another set.

Soon, the sails unfurled and flapped free. It strained against the wind which gradually pushed the ship forward. The masts creaked in protests, but they held firm as it skirted along the sea. Men scattered to their duties. Some pulled on ropes, others headed down below, and a few assisted in the kitchens.

In the far distance behind the ship, a small darken shape stood out in the background. It turned into the wind and began to follow them.

–XO, Avik, Lt. Cmdr

Ashlyn narrowed her eyes at the oncoming ship, “Hoist the colors, let’s see if they are friendly or if we need to deal with them now before we end up in treacherous waters.” There wasn’t much else to do at this point, if they didn’t respond to the challenge Ahslyn was already planning the next move. She wasn’t ready to have some random other ship start following her without warning.

  • Ensign Ashlyn Trenton
    Security, USS Europa

At the request of hoisting the colors, Avik immediately found the main mast. She untied the rope then began to tug it down. The red flag held a simple lion figure between two spread wings. It flapped in the wind as a clear display for the distant ship.

The strange vessel continued to roll across the waves. Its path not altered, but the speed not increase.

“It could be another ship using the same water route as us.” Avik stated to Ashlyn.

“It’s not uncommon for ships to travel together when they encounter each other on the seas. It helps prevent from getting lost.”

A hope mingled with dark worry over the ship continuing to stalk their wake.

–XO, Avik, Lt. Cmdr

Ashlyn nodded, “Of course Miss Avik, this is why I raised the colors. It is a simple challenge of identification that is standard for all ships that don’t have another means of communication. If they don’t respond to the challenge, then they have nefarious intentions indeed. If they do, then they will at least show who’s side they belong to. If there is anything I remember about human history, it’s the rather combative nature of two factions on different sides.” Trenton gestures toward the crew in a sweeping manner to draw Avik’s attention to them. “If they react favorably toward the other ship, we’ll be fine. If not, we’ll consider that a call to general quarters.”

  • Ensign Ashlyn Trenton
    Security, USS Europa

Avik nodded as her attention returned to the ship. She scanned the mast to see if any flag had been raised and its color. Nothing rose up. Instead, the sailed unfurled and the ship pointed into the wind. It barreled down toward the ship like a predator on prey.

“I think we got our answer, Captain.” Avik shouted, her eyes looked to Ashlyn for orders.

-XO, Avik, Lt. Cmdr


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