USS Challenger 06.15.2014

[STSF Jami 0]

Cptn Ja'Lale -> OK, last week, we had our response from Admiral Middleton who was supportive of whatever we could do to help quell the situation here on Bolarus, with both sides embroiled in a state of civil war. The Federation Ambassador has not answered our repeated comms and the crew grows concerned. TBS was zero

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Any questions?

Cptn Ja'Lale -> BEGIN SIM

Cptn Ja'Lale -> BEGIN SIM

Cptn Ja'Lale -> BEGIN SIM

Gretchen Hanson -> (and we had been contacted by a 3rd group, the Bolarians, who are holding the Ambassador)

Cassie Granger -> ASO> ::in flight ops::

Dyan Sylvanis -> ((Yes, we did decide Bolians were involved right?))

Hunter Matheson -> ::at helm::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> (Yes, thanks)

Cassie Granger -> ASO> (And I think we had a semi-bead on the ambassador through Shadow's nose package scans)

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::On the bridge, talking with the 3rd party::

Derrick Sabin -> ::at Sci station, trying to keep track of the players on his at-home score card::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> (Again, correct)

H.G. Reed -> :: At her station on the bridge. ::

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Over the area believed to hold the Ambassador, awaiting the Mule to arrive with ground teams.::

EddieFreeman -> ::at engineering console on the bridge::

Dvokr chim Hok -> Ambassador: Why are we being held?! I can't believe we are worth that much, certainly not Lt. Sams here. It's her first real assignment.

Cassie Granger -> ASO> +Shadow 1+ Shadow One, this is Shadow Base. Mule is deployed in low orbit ready for infil. Awaiting further orders. How copy?

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Sams gives him a strange look ::

Derrick Sabin -> ::reading over the data as Sylvanis relays her scans back to the ship::

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ +ASO+ We're currently over the target area. If the readings are right, the Ambassador and his entourage are below us, along with possibly hostile Bolians.

EddieFreeman -> ::his tasks done on the bridge, leaves to return to engineering::

Artemis -> ::In Engineering, at his station trying to find out how to make the font larger on his main display::

John Randall -> ::at his station in engineering, holding down the fort for the chief, and monitoring the data from the probes::

Derrick Sabin -> Captain, we have our best shot at beaming the Ambassador out with the Mule in position. It's still risky, but the only other option is boots on the ground.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Which would be just as risky.. Let's get the Mule in position and try to beam them out

EddieFreeman -> ::enters engineering after a short trip:: Hey, Randall, I'm back! ::shouting deeper into the engineering bay as he enters::

Cassie Granger -> ASO> +Shadow 1+ Copy. Feed data to Sabin on the bridge.

Cassie Granger -> +Bridge+ Granger to Rinax.

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ +ASO+ Roger. ::Misty is streaming live data to Challenger and Sabin's console.::

John Randall -> ::turns in his chair at hearing the chief:: At the main console, sir!

Cptn Ja'Lale -> (Rinax is just watching tonight)

Cassie Granger -> (Copy that) +Bridge+ Captain Ja'Lale, Shadow 1 reports they are directly above the ambassador's location. Possible hostile Bolians.

H.G. Reed -> (( Thanks, I think it might be one of those nights. ))

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Cass+ Are you in a position to beam them out?

Cptn Ja'Lale -> (Revolving door?)

John Randall -> ::looking around, spots a new face in engineering, wonders when he came aboard::

H.G. Reed -> (( Yes. ))

Cassie Granger -> +Ja'Lale+ Stand by.

Gretchen Hanson -> (she wasn't kidding. gets the medical duct tape out)

EddieFreeman -> ::looks around, taking a quick headcount:: Davis, Randall...::stops, looking at Artemis:: Who the...new guy?

Cassie Granger -> +Ja'Lale+ Negative, Captain. Mule is in low orbit, but incapable.

Artemis -> ::Gets an eerie feeling like he is being watched::

Cassie Granger -> ::checking with CMTAC for alternatives:::

John Randall -> I've never seen him before, either, chief.

EddieFreeman -> Hey! New guy! ::to Artemis:: What's your name?

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Cass+ Roger that. Try to gt into position, if you can. Otherwise, we'll have to get a Marine squad to extract the ambassador.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ((Just so you know small craft in our time period aren't capable of transporters. I don't think they were able to miniaturize the technology till runabouts came into production.))

Artemis -> ::Turns to face the stares:: Artemis, sir. New Cadet.

Cassie Granger -> +Ja'Lale+ Say again, Captain. Clarify "get into position."

John Randall -> ::motions for Michaels to monitor the data from the probes; slides over to another console, and pulls up the duty roster, looking for a cadet Artemis::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Cass+ the Mule is unable to get into a safe position to transport the Ambassador and his team?

EddieFreeman -> ::points to self with thumb:: Eddie Freeman. Lieutenant Commander. I'm the chief of engineering. ::points to Randall:: Lieutenant John Randall. Second in command around here.

Cassie Granger -> +Ja'Lale+ Mule does not have transport capability, Captain.

Gretchen Hanson -> ACTION: the comm comes alive with a call from the Bolians:::: Federation ship, are you receiving our transmission?

Cassie Granger -> +Ja'Lale+ They are in position for extract but they need permission from Challenger Actual (you) and rules of engagement.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Well.. should've googled that.

John Randall -> ::looks up, and nods to Artemis:: Nice to meet you, Cadet.

Gretchen Hanson -> Bolian +Challenger+ Federation ship, please respond.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Bolian+ Challenger here.. go ahead

Artemis -> Same to you, sir. Never worked on a ship this large

Hunter Matheson -> ::looks around for Hok:::

Gretchen Hanson -> Bolian> +challenger+ Be advised, we are holding your Ambassador. He and his party are fine for the moment. What are your intentions here?

Hunter Matheson -> ::swivels to the captain, knowing he can slave comm::

Derrick Sabin -> ::trying to triangulate the signal to locate the Bolian position::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::nods at Hunter to do so::

John Randall -> ::smiles at him:: Yeah, I remember my first day on board; wasn't all that long ago. Just pace yourself, Cadet, you'll be fine. If you need any help, myself or Lieutenant Michaels will be around. ::points to Michaels::

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ Misty> ::Using the Bolian's transmission to get an accurate position. Still streaming data to Sabin.::

Hunter Matheson -> ::nod:: On audio.

Hunter Matheson -> ::tap..tap::

Cassie Granger -> ASO> +Shadow 1+ Stand by. Ship to ground contact. Repeat, stand by.

Artemis -> ::nods:: Aye, sir. Where would you like me to start?

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ +ASO+ Roger.

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Can see the Mule on her scope.::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Bolian+ So we see. We were here to negotiate some dealings with the Bolarus government, before the battling started... what are your intentions?

EddieFreeman -> You came on at an...interesting time. ::pulls up a screen for Artemis:: There's a shooting war on the planet below. We've got probes out for recon. Our main task at the moment is to monitor and maintain those probes, and keep the feed coming for commos and science. What's your speciality? Or are you more of a generalist?

Cassie Granger -> ::turns to FOPS comm officer:: Get a tight fix on that signal. Slip it to Shadow 1 when you get it.

Gretchen Hanson -> Bolian> We have an interest in the people of this planet. We, too, are working on preventing a spread of this fighting.

Hunter Matheson -> ::checking location of MULE, Shadow, and whoever else is out there::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Bolian+ That is something we are interested in preventing too... but what do you plan to achieve by holding our ambassador hostage?

Derrick Sabin -> ::narrows the coordinates of where the Ambassador is, and relays via text to the Captain::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::reads Sabin's text.. responds back via text if they are able to beam the Ambassador out through another ship::

Gretchen Hanson -> Bolian> +Challenger+ You misunderstand the situation. The Ambassador was not safe in his former location. We simply moved him into our protection.

Cassie Granger -> SOG> ::getting restless, itching for action as they wait in the MULE::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Bolian+ I see.. may we contact the Ambassador to make sure he's safe?

Hunter Matheson -> ::itching to be in the MULE::

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Is not getting any answers from anyone at this point, just sit and waits ::

EddieFreeman -> ::bending to look at the console more closely - speaking to Artemis:: Okay. Here's a place to start. We're tracking specific individuals. I want you to increase the resolution on the data from these probes. Get as much information coming in as you can. If you need help, call Randall, Michaels or me. We can walk you through it if need be.

Derrick Sabin -> ::replies to the Captain, "the Mule can't beam, but it has a team ready to go onground for a physical extraction at your command" :;via text:::

Artemis -> ::nods:: Aye, sir

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: To Sams :: The people here in general are wonderful, shame this is going on.,

John Randall -> ::locates Artemis' file, and opens it; eyes narrowing as he reads some interesting information::

Hunter Matheson -> ::hands comm back to Hok::

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Nods to Hunter ::

Gretchen Hanson -> Bolian> +challenger+ Certainly, Captain. May I have your word that you won't make any premature attempts at his recovery?

EddieFreeman -> ::sitting down at a console::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::texts back 'Understood... stand by... trying to talk with his captors'::

John Randall -> ::slides over to Freeman:: (w) Chief, got a sec?

EddieFreeman -> ::glancing to Randall, sliding over slightly, speaking quietly:: "What's up?"

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Bolian+ If the ambassador is safe and unharmed, yes.

Derrick Sabin -> +ASO+ Standby with insertion team. The Captain is in verbal contact with the captors.

John Randall -> (w) Just pulled up the new guy's file. It's......interesting, to say the least.

Gretchen Hanson -> Bolian> ::hands a communication device to the Ambassador, with a warning:: It's your ship. Don't say anything foolish.

EddieFreeman -> ::lifting his eyebrow:: How so?

Artemis -> ::sits at his console, trying to eliminate interference from the atmosphere affecting the data stream from the probes::

John Randall -> (w) We have picked up a bit of a cowboy.

EddieFreeman -> ::muttering:: Foxtrot November Golf in the middle of a shooting war, and now you tell me he's a cowboy. What do you mean? What's his record like?

Cassie Granger -> (Whoa, Eddie)

Dyan Sylvanis -> ((lol))

Cptn Ja'Lale -> (lol)

Hunter Matheson -> (snort)

John Randall -> (w) He was let go from his previous posting for.....experimenting with a shuttlecraft. Here's his file. ::moves over for Freeman to read::

EddieFreeman -> ::takes the file and begins to read it::

Dvokr chim Hok -> Ambassador: :: Takes the comm :: Who is this?

Cmdr Rinax -> ((Rut roh, we've got a bad-boy, eh?))

Cptn Ja'Lale -> This is Captain Ja'Lale of the USS Challenger. Are you and your team okay?

Dyan Sylvanis -> ((Like him already. :P ))

John Randall -> ((lol))

Artemis -> ((That didn't take long :) ))

John Randall -> ((news travels at warp speed on Challenger :) ))

Derrick Sabin -> (by a round at the next star base and you'll be a permanent fixture)

Dvokr chim Hok -> Ambassador: +Ja+ My team and myself are fine Captain. Some greeting party you have.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Ambasador+ Just wanted to make sure you're all ok.

John Randall -> ::walks over to Artemis' console, sitting beside him:: How's it going, Mr. Artemis?

Gretchen Hanson -> Bolian> ::watching, and listening, closely to the Ambassador's comm::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Ambassador+ I regret we couldn't do more to stop this.

EddieFreeman -> ::snickering, speaking softly to self:: Marines are gonna love this dude. ::puting the file down, blanking to another page:::

Artemis -> ::Points to some of the data coming in from the probes:: Who are we looking for with all this data, sir?

Cassie Granger -> ::fielding chatter from the mule and Shadow 1, filling them in on the situation::

Dvokr chim Hok -> Ambassador: +Ja+ That's fine Captain. I'm sure you are doing your best.

Gretchen Hanson -> Bolian> :::holds a hand out to the Ambassador, indicating the comm device:: Mr. Ambassador, if you please?

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::listening intently to the ambassador's voice for any signs of trauma or stress::

John Randall -> Well, Cadet, a Federation ambassador is being held hostage on the planet below. Also, the comms aren't working so good, so we launched the probes to beef up communications, and also the sensors.

Dvokr chim Hok -> Ambassador:: +Ja+ Farewell, old towne and all that :: hands back the comm device ::

John Randall -> The two nations are in a civil war down below. You picked a good mission to start on Challenger, Cadet.

Dvokr chim Hok -> Ambassador: Lt. Sams gives him a look:::

Gretchen Hanson -> Bolian> +challenger+ Captain, I think the best thing now is to get your Ambassador back to your ship. But our party is not prepared to risk the surface at this time. Do you have resources for the Ambassador's retrieval?

EddieFreeman -> Yeah. And our side ain't doing so hot, either.

John Randall -> ::nods at Freeman::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> What sort of resources do you have in mind?

Dvokr chim Hok -> Ambassador: :: Sams knew what the Ambassador did, indicating the part of the capital they were likely in, but not sure Challenger would understand ::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::sends a secure text to SAbin.. 'code word verified... extraction is a go'.::

Gretchen Hanson -> Bolian> +Ch+ Do you have transporter capabilities?

Artemis -> ::points out one particular instance of distortion:: But what is causing this, sir? The planet doesn't have the atmospheric anomalies for something like this

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Bolian+ Yes, of course we do.

EddieFreeman -> Probably the bad guys themselves - jammers.

Derrick Sabin -> ::sends to ASO:: Extraction is a go. REpeat, extraction is a go. Send the mule.

Cassie Granger -> +Sabin+ Copy.

John Randall -> There's a vast supply of dilithium on the planet below us, Mr. Artemis; it's contributing to the problem.

Cassie Granger -> ASO> +Shadow 1+ Stand by. Extraction is a go. Sending mule in.

Cassie Granger -> ASO> +MULE+ Extraction is a go. Repeat, extraction is a go. Standard ROE, do not fire unless fired upon. How copy?

Gretchen Hanson -> Bolian> +Ch+ Curious, Captain. You haven't tried to use this before.

Cassie Granger -> ASO> ::receives reply::

Dvokr chim Hok -> Ambassador: So, when do we get to leave?

EddieFreeman -> Or what he said. ::gesturing with his head to Randall:: That dilithium's what started the whole mess. And it isn't even high quality.

EddieFreeman -> There's just a lot of it.

Cassie Granger -> ASO> +Shadow 1+ Shadow One, this is Shadow Base. Cover Mule for extraction. Standard ROE: do not fire unless fired upon; non-lethal if possible.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Bolian+ Not on this planet with all the interference we're getting.. hard enough just to communicate with anyone with all these jammers in place.

John Randall -> And it's also why the two nations are in a civil war; both want to control the dilithium processes.

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ +ASO+ Understood. Sending Shadow's 3 and 4 to intercept and escort. We will remain in place for support. Are we clear to engage if fired upon?

Dyan Sylvanis -> ((Was typing when you posted that Cass lol))

Cassie Granger -> ASO> +Dyan+ Affirmative for engage if fired upon. (NP)

Gretchen Hanson -> Bolian> +Ch+ Then I recommend an escort to the surface. Those are the resources I was referring to.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Bolian+ Very well.. we have those in place.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Bolian+ Now, are you sure there's nothing else you want from us?

John Randall -> ::the rest of the engineering crew are listening along with Artemis::

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ Eyes open Mist. Make sure we don't get company.

Gretchen Hanson -> Bolian> +Ch+ ::concern in his voice:: Already? That bothers me Captain. Remember what I said about acting prematurely.

Hunter Matheson -> MULE> ::slips into the atmosphere, fast-rope down, withdraws to assist if necessary::

Artemis -> ::mutters something about jumping in over his head:: You probably know this better than I, sir, but as far as I know, without a direct broadcast point from the surface, this is the best we are probably going to get

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Takes up position with the Mule along with 2, 3, and 4. She's turned in to keep visual contact of the situation.::

Hunter Matheson -> MULE> ::pings S-3 & S-4 for coordination::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Bolian+ Yes yes.. I know. Rest assured, we only wish to ensure a safe transfer of the ambassador to our ship. As you know, there is a war waging on this planet.

John Randall -> ::nods, glancing at Freeman:: That's why we sent the probes down, outfitted with audio-video capability.

Cassie Granger -> SOG> ::slick infil to the ambassador's position::

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Coordinates sent.::

Gretchen Hanson -> Bolian> +Ch+ Yes, Captain. And I wouldn't want to expand THAT conflict into one with us. We're working toward the same ends here.

Hunter Matheson -> MULE> ::receives coordinates, acknowledges::

EddieFreeman -> Actually getting hardware on the surface would be ideal, but it's a no-go. Again, the Federation-backed side is losing and losing badly at this time. We couldn't guarantee anything we built would stay built.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Bolian+ Neither do we. When and where can we expect transfer of the ambassador?

Cassie Granger -> SOG> ::slips easily through the town, approaching the ambassador's position::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> PAUSE SIM

Cptn Ja'Lale -> PAUSE SIM

Cptn Ja'Lale -> PAUSE SIM

Gretchen Hanson -> paused

Cmdr Rinax -> Great Simming!

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Great job everyone...

Cptn Ja'Lale -> We'll pick up from there next week?

Gretchen Hanson -> yes, with a 0 tbs, since the team is in motion.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> OK.. TBS will again be zero. Any questions?

Dyan Sylvanis -> I have 2 things actually.

Dyan Sylvanis -> I'll be making a post on the message board within the next couple of days with some pictures about what the fighters might actually look like. I'll have a poll made so everyone can vote.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Awesome!

Hunter Matheson -> Nice.