Posted by Captain Hamilcar Jasar (Captain) in Bridge: Main Sim

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Pretha Oberon (Chief Security Officer) in Bridge: Main Sim

Posted by Captain Hamilcar Jasar (Captain) in Bridge: Main Sim
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Harding returned his phaser to its holster and reached for the tricorder he had only recently sheathed. The fake Odinson now out of commission he could transition back to his primary role, that of healer. It had been years since he’d needed to treat someone he had injured himself, but that didn’t negate the duties of his profession. He moved to the now splayed form that looked far to uncannily like a man he considered a friend, and knelt beside him taking in his vitals. The stun setting should leave any lasting harm, but he’d been hit twice, so Harding wanted to make sure.

As he scanned he did his best to explain what was happening to the new CO, knowing Pretha could fill in the blanks.

“The Olympic is under attack by people from the mirror universe. It started when a murdered officer was transported off the ship. It was only by sheer coincidence that Lt. Oberon discovered this. Blood left at the scene confirmed it belonged to Ensign Galen, but another Ensign Galen was found healthy, in his quarters. Upon discovery he attempted to harm himself. I’ve developed a test to tell friend from foe, the one I administered to you, but we haven’t had a chance to test the whole crew. Our Odinson left the bridge before you arrived, we’d thought he’d returned, but this man was obviously not our XO.”

Harding, CMO

She was glad Harding stepped up. She was still catching her breath as he finished. She stood up when the doc scanned the imitator. “I’m sorry, Sir. Your untimely arrival left us scrambling a bit. We weren’t sure which ‘side’ you were on. We couldn’t tip our hand before we could verify your DNA. And we couldn’t risk you falling into their hands if we didn’t bring you straight here.”

She leaned back on the nearby table and sighed. “So as it stands… our CO is missing, presumed captured, at best. The XO is with a few others trying to reach the central banks to protect them and see how much damage has been done. We have a duplicate bridge under our control but no idea how many of the mirror verse members are still on the ship.” The Security Chief shook her head. “In the meantime, the ship think’s I’m the CO, so we are trying to trick the computer into allowing me command. But every once in a while I run into a snag.” Standing up as her demeanor steadied, she looked straight at the new CO. “With all due respect, Sir. I need you to remain on the bridge so you aren’t compromised. And maybe you can help me figure out how we can get in front of this thing. Floor by floor, room by room is all that comes to mind for me.” She laughed slightly, but it was a bit nervous. She knew as a Security Officer, what her job was. But she hadn’t been prepared to be hobbled by the additional job of CO.

Pretha
Fauxdinson (slayer?) Stunner?

Simultaneously, Harding’s and Oberon’s PADD’s beeped with an incoming message. First off was the code they had all agreed on. “The following is a list of crew members that have been compromised and have duplicates on board. Those names in red are original crew members that have been eliminated and successfully replaced. Do not hesitate to apprehend those names in read.”

Knowing Harding and Pretha were still on the bridge he sent another note “Be careful. My double is in the Ready Room.”

Odinson (XO)

Hamilcar lowered his phaser then handed it back to the NE next to him. He nodded,

“I have no intention of leaving the bridge Lt.” He stated, “You and I can direct things from here. First, let’s make sure this guy here doesn’t get away.” He stated simply, nodding to the Odinson imposter laying on the bridge.

-CO

Pretha glanced at the message and smiled. “Good… We have a list to start with. Doc… Suggestions how to separate duplicates?” She typeda quick response back to the XO before seeing her padd back on the table. Detained duplicate… Lousy kisser… She knew it would leave them something to laugh about later.

Turning back to the incoming CO, she smiled. “Well… I have an idea to see if I truly control the ship…” She moved to a console, typed in her emergency code then winked to the others and spoke out loud, “Computer command transfer to new commanding officer. Authorization code Oberon Papa Delta.” She then nodded to Halmicar to give his voice authorization. If it worked, a real commanding officer would be back in charge of the ship.

If not… Well she’d figure out something else.

Pretha
(Just Pretha)

=^=Computer, this is Captain Hamilcar Jasar, under Star Fleet order 6109 by Fleet Captain Branch, I assume command of the Olympic as of this date and time. Authorization code Ashur One One seven Zulu Beta=^= Hamilcar stood steady, awaiting to hear if the ship accepted the change of command.

-CO