What Is Going On - Part One

Posted on Sun Feb 23rd, 2020 @ 8:05pm by Fleet Captain Torilla Yamaguchi

Mission: Mission 3: Quantum of Solace
Location: Various Locations - USS Saratoga
Timeline: 0900Hrs - July 30th, 2388

Commander Yamaguchi tapped her combadge. "All senior staff to the conference lounge right away for mission briefing."

She went into a nearby turbolift with the Colonel and his two charges, she thought the idea of having a bodyguard aboard a Federation ship was simple insanity and the look on her face said as much.

Col. Hurd noticed the look on the Commanders face, and said in an even tone, ''What seems to be the problem, Commander?''

"You won't need a bodyguard sir... we're on a Federation ship, not off one some planet.." she explained evenly. "he'll get in the way on the bridge."

Col. Hurd looked at the commander, and said quietly, ''Commander, truth be told, i do not like this idea very much myself, however, this has been a tradition since the earth year 1776, when the United States Marines were established.'' He paused before continuing, '' I do not want to break with tradition, and i can assure you that if it becomes a problem, i will deal with it.''

"I see.." and clearly she did see.

The turbolift opened and she was thankful the conversation had been terminated as she stepped off onto the bridge which looked like a smaller version of the older Galaxy class bridge with the two workstations along the port and starboard side, similar to the bridge of the newer Luna class ships.

She walked into the conference lounge to find herself face to face with eight personnel, clearly the senior staff were here. "Alright... is everyone here?"

A Captain nodded her head, her auburn hair which was tied back in a bob nodded her head. "Yessir."

Looking around at all the officers assembled, Col. Hurd said, '' Thank you for coming.'' The first thing i would like to know is the current status of all your respective Departments.''

The various Marines and Navy personnel all located within the room all began explain themselves in order of position with a breathtakingly lovely looking Andorian shen going first. "Well sir, Operations is fully ready for anything, we did several drills on the way here... all involving disaster relief to some degree." she explained, her rank and uniform designated her as a Starfleet Lieutenant.

She nodded to the next person who wore the rank of Marine 1st Lieutenant.
She smiled easily and often and her looks said she was from the South east Asian area on Earth or one of her colonies. "Conn is ready as well sir... all pilots have been briefed and all of our support craft are armed and ready to fly sir..." her accent sounded unusual but it hit Torilla a moment later, the woman was from Alpha Centauri.

Next to the dainty Thai woman was a massive Bajoran male who wore the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. "Security is ready to repel boarders and thanks to the Commander issuing orders to disperse sidearm's to all personnel and rifles to fireteams. we're ready to repel boarders... should it come to it."
he shrugged as he looked at the Colonel. "All weapons are hot and ready to fly... all I need is a target." he added with that brass full, marine 'can do' attitude.

Torilla smiled despite her black mood as she found herself missing her husband, he had the ability to throw a dinner party in the middle of a disaster and yet he made it look easy as she heard the Chief Engineer say more of the same, despite the fact she was a Bolian who wore the rank of Lt Commander and then she turned her attention to the Deltan male who was the ships medical officer. "Medical is ready for the casualties we're going to receive sir. Cargo bays three and four are also turned into trauma wards and we're ready for anything.."

Looking at the officer's assembled around him, Hurd smiled, which was rare for him, and said in a commanding, but yet caring tone, ''Thank you all for your reports.'' Hurd continued, ''I want to commend you for all of your work, but be advised, there is alot more work to be done before we canrest easy.'' Turning to the Commander, he said, ''Commander, please continue with your breifing.''

"Right then. We're presently assigned to Search and Rescue as well as Search and Recovery Operations, Also. we should keep an eye on the USS Buraq as she slowly makes her way back home on autopilot." she paused. "Captain sir, I'd like permission to put a dozen personnel onto the Buraq, with a Runabout to ensure she gets back to Starbase 400.... if someone wants to steal a somewhat used and damaged Federation ship, this would be an excellent opportunity for it."

Hurd looked at Commander Yamaguchi, and said, '' Permission Granted, but make sure that those personel are armed appropriately.''

Yamaguchi nodded. "I will see to it presently sir." she responded

Hurd then continued, '' Alright everyone, you have your orders, lets find the survivors from the Buraq, and make sure that she gets back to starbase 400''.

Yamaguchi turned to the hulking Bajoran. "I need a half dozen of your personnel, experienced in hand to hand combat against larger and dangerous opponents. I'd go myself... but I'm needed here... select from a mix of styles please.... medical. I need two medical personnel as well but also I want people to be able to hande the Gorn... if they raise their ugly snouts"

The Hulking Bajoran raised an eyebrow. "I'll see to it they are armed and geared appropriately sir."

Lieutenant Elliysan nodded. "It'll be done sir..."

Yamaguchi nodded in response as she looked around the room. "The Gorn have some of our people as prisoners.... lets go show them what we think of all of this... questions?" she paused. "No?" she inquired. "Alright... lets go show them how we do things..."

Lt. Col. Hurd stood, straightend his Uniform, and said said, '' Alright everyone are there any further questions?'' As he fell silent and awaited any questions that may come, he looked around the rom, and in his mind smiled. To him, this was the best group of Starfleet and Marine officers that had ever been brought together.

Yamaguchi raised an eyebrow. "Alright... lets go to work." she responded as the personnel gathered all proceeded to file out the door as Torilla waited patently so she and Hurd were alone. "Since I am here to serve as your Exec.... are there any special rules I need to know about?"

Standing, and straighting his uniform, Lt. Col. Hurd said, quite simply, ''No commander, with the exception that if you have a disagreement about something i done, talk to me in my ready room, away from the crew'

Yamaguchi nodded. "Consider it done", she responded as she went over to the viewport. "I don't know sir... I feel I missed something about the Gorn as everything I know about them tells me they are not this subtle.." she sighed
"Something isn't right...I dunno... I'll figure it out later."

The com system beeped. "Captain Hurd, Commander Yamaguchi to the Bridge please." Came the voice of the Andorian Shen at the Operations Station.

Taping his combadge, Col Hurd replied, we are on our way."

Torilla waited until the com system was closed before she made her comment. "Maybe they have good news..."

Looking at the Commander, Col. Hurd replied, "I hope so as well, it would be a nice change".

The two of them stepped onto the bridge as Torilla walked over to the Operations station, she lost sight of the Colonel as she focused on the Andorian Shen.

Taking a quick glance around and studying various display screen and information, Hurd was satisfied with what he saw. Walking over to the center chair an sitting down, he asked, "Commander have we located anyone as yet?"

"Yessir. I've located survivors... on the Sixth moon orbiting Cestus V." she explained. "They are on Forkas.." she added as she addressed the Colonel.

"I assume we are on our way?"

"Indeed sir." she looked over at the dainty Thai woman who nodded. "We will arrive on station on four minutes..."

"Thats very good, carry on."

The Andorian Shen who Torilla recalled was named Lieutenant Pasha sh'McEkoor. "I'm detecting a transporter jamming field."

Yamaguchi nodded. "I guess we're going to need to do this the old fashioned way." she paused. "can they see us coming?"

"I'm not reading any Gorn life signs planeside sir." The response came from 'Moose' as Torilla turned to look at him. "That doesn't mean they are not there Moose... but with the way the Gorn have been acting... this is par for the course." she paused.