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Main Sim- Away Team Planetside

Posted Jan. 16, 2022, 12:36 a.m. by Gamemaster Creeping Dread (Gamemaster) (Matt Evans)

Posted by Lieutenant Steven Leon Marsh (Chief Science Officer) in Main Sim- Away Team Planetside

Posted by Lieutenant Siennadye Nox (Counselor) in Main Sim- Away Team Planetside

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Avik (XO) in Main Sim- Away Team Planetside
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Avik listened to the CoS’ reply. Her feet moved in an automatic patterned, adjusting only when needed and mindful of the situation going around her. One didn’t become an XO without learning to multitask. Thankfully, she had learned at a young age how to manage and accomplish it with little effort. Her expression remained somber during her digestion of the answer to her question.

Balancing acts were always difficult when your ship was in danger. It added pressure and made a demand for action, even when none was possible. In their helplessness, they had to trust that the Europa’s crew and captain were managing the danger to their qualification. She took a moment to consider what she could add to the conversation.

“Balance is difficult for everyone. Especially when our emotions attempt to get the better of us, it’s a continual war and finding that ‘edge’ is important. You’re not alone in worrying about the Europa. However, I’m more cautious than bold. There is something here because I sensed some sort of mental sensation earlier then lost it. Like it is hiding from us.” Avik paused for a breath then added in a quieter voice.

“I am starting to wonder if what is happening to the Europa is sourced here and not on the ship or space around it. Mostly I fear without information, our rushing back to the Europa might create bigger issues than resolve the existing ones.” It was only a theory at this point. However, the budding evidence had started to strengthen it.

–XO, Avik, Lt. Cmdr

There was a feeling of unease at the mention of preparations that were not ready yet. Perhaps it was the fact that her ship was currently disabled in some way and people she cared about in danger. Or perhaps it was the natural wariness of meeting a new species who’s culture was completely unknown to them, either way, she couldn’t shake the worry that gathered between her shoulder blades and rested heavily on her mind. “Preparations? What kind of preparations are they?” Her voice was carefully congenial, interested even though she noticed that Sllyro had not answered her question about telepathy or ESP among his people.

Nox, CNS

Focusing on the group in front of them, Abrams walked with Avik, keeping herself engaged with what was happening around them.

Abrams, COS

Sllyro stopped short of the entryway to a three story building but one that was quite large in overall area. Seen off to the side of it was something similar in appearance to a rocket gantry. A craft similar in size to the one the Europa had rescued was suspended in the middle of the gantry, but no supports were keeping it aloft. The only thing connected to the craft was an access corridor or umbilical to load in passengers.

“Our preparations were meant to prepare us for the inevitable contact we knew were coming. Our faster than light craft is still in the proof of concept stage and not yet fully reliable, as I’m sure you noticed. We wanted the technology to mature so that’d we’d not be on a weaker footing with whoever visited. This is under the assumption that any technologically superior visitor would have the inclination to leverage that superiority to take advantage of us. Of course they may be surprised by our other technological advancements and that to their detriment.” Sllyro said before waving open the doors to the building and lead the way inside.

GM Dread

Marsh pointed at the craft… “That will work,” He made a pulling gesture. “Bring it down here.” He was going to fly that stupid thing. to the Europa by hook or by crook.

Marsh

Sllyro paused long enough to look back at Marsh and shook their head. “No.”

GM Dread

Marsh knew that his request would be be negated. He wondered why. It was almost as if they were ignoring him or coming up with reasons why he could do what he wanted to do.

He glanced at the XO in desperation. They were just screwing with them now. As far as he was concerned their lack of interest to help him was making them an accessory to whatever was happening to the Europa.

“I can understand an overabundance of caution. Star Fleet isn’t here to leverage any sort of technological superiority over you and your people. Our focus is exploration, collaboration and mutual scientific advancement. We are here to represent friendship and support which are paramount to the Federation’s Mission.”

She looked at the craft and wondered if their possible extra senses helped them hover the craft in some way. His no made her uneasy, but she shook herself from it. Marsh was being frustratingly pushy. Sienna understood why but they were in a precarious position here on the ground as much as the Europa was above them. She was here to help so she continued. “Is it that you have pilots ready to go? Or perhaps safety concerns? Lt. Marsh is quite eager to get on board the Europa to assist in fixing whatever has happened to our ship but we would never presume to commandeer your vessel. His concern for our crew is causing him to be a bit rude. Can we help get things prepared for a trip up to the Europa Sllyro?”

Nox, CNS

Marsh

When Avik felt Marsh’s glance, her attention pulled from Cassidy and acknowledged his presence. His tension and worry flooded against her mental causing a reflexive tension to ripple across her mind. Being helpless was difficult for everyone, but it seemed to take its tow on Marsh the most. She suspected was likely due to his nature of being more hands on than others.

She inhaled softly then spoke after Nox finished.

“What Nox said is true. On a bolder and logical stand point, aiding us in saving our remaining crew will certain be taken in consideration.” She hoped by appealing their desire to make a good impression that it might encouraged greater cooperation. It was a theory at least.

“Time wasted puts the Europa’s remaining crew at greater risk. If you have other options to help our crew, now would be a good time to mention them.” Avik’s tone was calm and reasonable. She wanted to avoid drastic measures, but she had to insist on haste. Time was not on their side and unless something changed in the ship’s condition, she was prepared to pull more drastic measures.

–XO, Avik, Lt. Cmdr

“We can’t do anything from down here, Commander. Its not like I can build a rocket in the time the Europa has left.” He had a phaser, a communicator, a tricorder and his clothes. “I could put a over ‘air’ computer link together, but if the ship is completely absent of power, its like calling a phone that’s no longer connected to the power source. What stuns me is that there is no battery power… that almost has to be a weapon.”

Marsh

OOC: Not forgotten this, but waiting for the GM response. It might affect Avik’s suggestion and reply.
-Janice B.

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Sllyro looked at the impatient away team members. Sllyro’s thoughts were hidden behind an impassive visage. “First, we’re not against the idea of sending some of you into space to attempt to assist your ship, however we will not be coerced or demanded into giving you our resources.” There may have been a pointed look at Marsh but who could really tell. “Second, we are unfamiliar with your technology so even if we had the means to assist we don’t know what other ‘options’ would actually be effective. However, telling me any sort of technobabble would be pointless since I am not versed in such things. In our command center, the building we have just entered, is the scientist who has developed our power infrastructure and technology. They would be a much better resource to converse with.”

Marsh looked at him, “The first thing I said after asking for assistance, was that I was sure we could come up with fair compensation for any of your expense. I would think that....” He paused and looked over to the XO. They were really annoying him so he was going to let the XO handle the discussion.

Avik had already prepared an answer, but Sllyro interrupted her before she could reply. The XO’s expression remained stony and indifferent while their host spoke his case.

As she suspected, Marsh let her handle this. Unlike the CSO, Vulcans were known for their detachment to emotions and patience. Something she was glad to have right now.

“Marsh is correct. The Federation will require a report over what happened from the CO and myself, including an assistance you provided. Any materials used will be replaced or paid for.” She mentioned this because of Sllyro’s statement and Marsh’s behavior, feeling a slight connection between them.

“We have no authority to force you to help, but delays will benefit no one. Your level of technology is not completely unknown to us and using our knowledge, we might be able to use what advancements you made to help the Europa. We can’t do that without your willing cooperation and materials.” Avik let the words soak in, her voice unchanged during the whole conversation.

“I cannot make the decision in such a matter, but the point is rather moot discussing it with me. I do not have the expertise or the authority to grant your wish. We will meet one who does shortly however.” Sllyro answered without stopping.

The procession continued through the building until they entered a large room that was easily three times the size of the Europa’s bridge. The room was packed with various workstations who had an assortment of the native species working them. At the front of the room was a wall that was like a giant viewscreen. The screen was sectioned into three parts, the largest part was in the middle and had a detailed view of the Europa lifeless in space, the two side views were telemetry of the space station and various spectrographic readings around it. Unlike the majority of the species having similar color themes of blue and green, in front of the extra large screen was a person who was colored predominantly yellow with streaks of orange.

Sllyro moved to a deferential position by this person and did an introduction. “Guests from space this is our chief scientist Sllyrasa. Honored Sllyrasa these are the crew from the Europa.”

GM Dread

Marsh

When they arrived, Avik did her normal greeting with a bit of haste in it. She then addressed the situation, “Lieutenant Marsh. It is clear you want to get up there quickly, but based on the ship’s state, the evidence doesn’t support that our present will help the crew’s survival rate.”

“All due respect, XO, we don’t know what happened up there. They could all be unconscious, in a state of paralysis or simply unpowered.” He pointed up there. “They are up there, that is a fact… No normal event could de-animate a star-ship they way it is, in the time it happened. So we have to presume atypical events so we can’t know if one of us will make the difference. I’m willing to bet my life on it.”

The XO knew that wasn’t something Marsh wanted to hear, but she didn’t want him ignoring the facts, “To address your earlier comment, I agree we are unable to help immediately down here, but our lacking presence isn’t adding to the issues. While going over the data I know, I theorize our focus should be figuring out how we can provide power to the ship or life support in some way.”

She glanced at Marsh, hoping the CSO might agree with her suggestion. She recalled that in Earth’s history had invented something called generators which were small, portable power sources. Primitive, but effective for their era’s needs.

–XO, Avik, Lt. Cmdr

Sllyro took everything quickly toward the negative. She had had a feeling when Marsh spoke, that his words would be garnering this reaction and at this point, she felt she could not really smooth it over. Avik took up the conversation, speaking to technicals that Sienna simply didn’t understand. She was glad the XO had stepped in. She focused on the people around them now, trying to get a fix on whatever the telepathy capability was of this people.

Nox, CNS

Marsh

Sllyro merely watched as the away team conversed about their options, theories, and differing approaches. Sllyrasa didn’t even acknowledge the away team’s presence at first. It was after a few minutes that he turned and looked at the away, with them being able to feel a psychic pressure from his mere gaze. “Your ship generates quite a bit of energy using an anti-matter/matter reaction. Is the corresponding elements being isolated magnetically from each other until the reaction rate is decided?”

GM Dread


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