Shattered Orbits

Posted on Tue Mar 3rd, 2020 @ 2:01am by Admiral Jake Yamaguchi & Captain L'Ruan "Shield" Dragon & Captain Traci MacIntosh & Commander Franklin Davis & Commander Marissa Cartwright & Commander Telios Wintersnow & Commodore Ashley Kuechler & Fleet Captain Torilla Yamaguchi & Fleet Captain Vrr'Srhann'rr 'Siranna' & Lieutenant Commander Daniel MacRae

Mission: Mission 50: This Grey Spirit
Location: Inside the HD-385784-2395 Star System
Timeline: 1000Hrs November 23rd

In the main science lab on the USS Courageous, many of the Captain's in this battlegroup were gathered together as Master Chief Petty Officer Daniel McKnight was conducting a briefing regarding sletter mass anomalies and gravametric shadows. He kept it light and as entertaining as he could, knowing fully well that most people int he room could not understand half of what he was talking about.

Captain Torilla Yamaguchi regarded the gravimetric data as she handed the PADD in her hands back to Master Chief Petty Officer Daniel McKnight. "Thats a little on the ominus side. Wouldn't you say?"

"I would Captain. Yes... the creation of that Brown Dwarf has deepened the gravity well of this system. " he paused. "Gas Giant Three is doomed and eventually, four will either get ejected out of the system or will end up being swallowed as well."

"Where is three now?" Yamaguchi inquired as he tapped the display before him rather then address Toprilla specifically. "Here sir." he highlighted the orbit before an image of the giant planet in real time appeared on the display before them. "That world looks different then it did a week ago." Kuechler responded.

"Yessir." McKnight responded. "The cloud top surface temperature has increased owing to effects of the mass of the brown dwarf." he smiled. "I will admit, this is my greatest dream given form."

"We're seeing the death of an entire solar system. Master Chief I hardly-" MacIntosh growled at him.

"When we find those responsible, we will make them pay for their crimes against nature." Marissa Cartwright growled. "Go on with your report Master Chief."

"Most of the group has already reached their destination. Rawalpindi has begun their sweeps down at the star and some of their readings make for fascinating reading."

Ryuukei looked mildly annoyed," Our sensors aren't handling this chaos all that well. They really weren't geared to handle all the subspace disturbances, and our drones have been dropping like flies, which has not been helpful."

McKnight nodded. "We did recover a few of them, we lack no decent way to get them back to you." he explained to the smallest person in the room. "But you have fascinating technology." he paused. "Are you're drones equipped with a subspace relay?." he turned to Torilla. "If you'd like... I can ask my guys to fit them with subspace relays so we can assist them with their efforts. The drones I mean.."

Ryuukei shook his head," No Akurian vessels in general are not equipped with subspace relays. In fact, subspace was something we didn't even know about until we came to this galaxy. Ryazar's shield had to be back fitted with a subspace relay, and it was a pretty complex process."

McKnight paused. "Wait... didn't you guys have a large collection of warships with you?"

Torilla raised an eyebrow as she had never discussed it with anyone but it was Kuechler who mentioned it. "Wait... your ship... I thought it was alone.... How many ships did you have with you?" she inquired.

"It was just this ship and the transport," Ryuukei answered." If there was any other vessels, I'm not aware of it."

Yamaguchi added. "Guys, lets keep our focus here on this system and on the Pinto... Lets not get sidetracked.." as she shifted her gaze tot he display. "Even though I'm having a hard time keeping m focused with all this insanity going on myself... so don't feel bad if you get distracted."

A couple of people chuckled softly in amusement at that statement. "Alright... anything from the Rawalpindi?"

"Checking now." McKnight tapped the display as he tapped the 'combadge' that was marked "USS RAWALPINDI - NCC-83478". A moment later a voice came over the com system. "Rawalpindi. L'Ruan here."

"Captain. Have you had any luck down there?"

"Negative Captain. However the damage to the star down here is extensive. We're having issues with our sensors... resolution is down by forty percent and dropping steadily as the hours pass."

Ryuukei was the one that added," Well, I have a sinking feeling that this system is only going to get worse."

Torilla cast her attention at the others assembled as most people clearly agreed. "Yeah..." Kuechler responded. "Question becomes.... how bad??"

McKnight regarded the attractive brunette before him, as a sudden realization crossed his mind. 'I miss my wife'. He pushed the thought away with a gentle shove. "Okay... I still need more time to chart the orbit of the brown dwarf."

"How much time?" Torilla Yamaguchi inquired. "At least another couple of days... I need real time to observe whats going on, simulations can only take me so far as the degradation is still ongoing... cause and effect will change over time... I need more time Captain."

MacIntosh sighed. "You're telling us you can't"

"Enough." Yamaguchi growled. "Proceed Daniel. Do what you need to do... I'll try and get you the time you need okay."

"Thank you."

"Alright.." Yamaguchi responded. "Everyone. Thank you for coming.. That's it." it was her way of saying dismissed. "Ryuukei. You got five minutes... I wanna ask you a couple of questions ... and work out a refitting schedule between your guys and my engineers.."

Ryuukei looked up at Torilla and asked. "So is one of these questions going to be, do you want to pet me and cuddle me."

Yamaguchi smiled as Kuechler came over as she gently swept him into her arms. "Don't mind if I do!" and with that she picked up Ryuukei in her arms. "So... how are you doing... My little adorable?"

Yamaguchi tried not to laugh but failed as the moment was lightened with Kuechler's brevity.

Ryuukei gave of a purr, then commented to Torilla. "I think I need to make you two a kurokuri plushie."

"Ooh oh oh... Pulease my adorable.." Kuechler responded. "I like adorable."

"Put him down.." Yamaguchi commented softly. "I'm sure he has a million things to do without being ambushed by every second person in the room."

"But but... I like plushie." Kuechler protested.

Yamaguchi sighed as she gave Kuechler an evil look. "Ashley?"

"Oh alright." and with that she gently set Ryuukei down on the desk plating. "Anyway.... Ryuukei. I wanted to know if you could share a few of your drones with us... my guys in Engineering are presently drawing up designs for your drones and subspace communications relays."

Ryuukei nodded," Yeah I think we can do that, But I think you will have to send your engineers over to our ship, Our drones are quite large, many are over 50 meters long, so I don't think they will fit in your hangar bays all that well."

"Oh wow..." she paused. "I could do some internal rearranging but... Yeah. I see what you mean. Alright... after we finish this mission. I'll have my people see your people.." Yamaguchi responded.

Ryuukei nodded, then added. "So is there a particular kurokuri you want a plushie of."

"Nah... no one person in particular." Yamaguchi responded.

Ryuukei thought for a moment, then added. "Are you sure about that."

"Yeah... quite sure." Yamaguchi responded.