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From: "rangi.summers@mojwap.sk" <rangi.summers@mojwap.sk>
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:45:46
To: <chimera@ucip.org>
Subject: [USS Chimera] SD 241001.23 Duty Log: Capt. Mayo / Chisulo / Gron
"rangi.summers@mojwap.sk" <rangi.summers@mojwap.sk> wrote to chimera@ucip.org:
<<Forwarding for Rojac>>
=Main Bridge, U.S.S. Magellan=
=In orbit of Aeran III=
Captain Frederick Mayo sat comfortably in the captain's
chair, staring at the image of Aeran III on the view screen.
The Magellan was patroling the western hemisphere of the
planet while the Quasar was handling the eastern hemisphere.
The Qashqai was helping by covering the entire northern
hemisphere, which is where almost the entire landmass of the
planet laid. The southern hemisphere was almost entirely
water.
The three starships were aided by routine Valkyrie patrols
which flew at lower orbit.
Mayo hated these assignments. Since they were at war, he was
much more interested in combat duty. Even so, he followed
his orders with no complaints. He was old enough and wise
enough to understand the need for every task that was
assigned to the Magellan. This was no exception.
"Sir, UNITY is hailing us. Audio only."
"Patch is through," the XO, Commander McFadden replied.
"UNITY to Magellan. Unknown vessel at sector H-270. Red
Squadron moving to intercept. Move in for back-up. Do you
copy?"
Mayo recognized the voice of Captain Chisulo.
"Acknowledged, UNITY. We'll take care of it. Magellan out,"
Mayo responded. "Helm, plot an intercept course."
"Aye, sir."
"What is the Qashqai's current position?" Mayo asked.
"She's currently in far orbit from our current location."
"Very well. Do we have the unknown vessel on sensors?"
"Yes, sir. But we're still unable to determine what kind of
ship it is."
"Doesn't matter. Open hailing frequencies."
"Aye, sir."
"Unknown vessel. This is Captain Mayo of the Starship
Magellan. You are in violation of the quarantine that has
been placed on Aeran III. Return to surface at once."
= Civilian Shuttle Borialis =
A scarred colonist sat at the controls of the shuttle as it
sped towards the upper atmosphere concentrating on the
readouts in front of her when she noticed small vessels
approaching, then the comms system flared up.
She listened to the person talking but was panicking and
couldn't quite process what was asked but knew she needed to
say something, opening a channel she said still panicked "I
need to leave..... my family....let me leave".
= Operations Center - SB 234: UNITY =
"Captain, the Magellan is moving on an intercept course."
The science officer reported. "They have hailed the unknown
vessel."
"Is it changing course?" Chisulo asked.
She traced a finger down her spotted cheek as she studied
her readouts for an answer. "No sir. It appears it's speed
has increased."
It was just what Chisulo had feared. To open fire on a
civilian ship would greatly devastate Starfleet's standing
in the Aeran public.The quarantine had done enough, but this
could be a straw too many on the proverbial camel's back.
There was also the possibility that whatever disease had
taken root on Aeran III could spread further across the
Federation or its neighbors. And in this instance, this
split second decision, Chisulo put civilian safety over
politics.
"UNITY to Red Squadron and Magellan." He declared over the
joint commlink. "Use of force authorized. Red squadron, you
are ordered to disable the propulsion systems. Magellan you
will hold tractor and take the crew into custody."
"Captain Chisulo!"
Chisulo turned to see a panicked look on the Lieutenant's
face at the security station. "I'm receiving reports of a
riot on the civilian decks. The religious quarter."
Chisulo furrowed a brow. "Red alert." Chisulo declared.
"Contact Admiral Guzman and Captain Rodgers immediately."
=Main Bridge, U.S.S. Magellan=
"Damn it," Mayo muttered as he rubbed his beard.
The voice he heard was that of a desperate woman. Frederick
knew, through experience, that when a person sounded that
desperate and panicky, there was usually no dealing with
them. He hoped that wasn't the case this time.
"Sir, the vessel, which we can now identify as a
medium-sized shuttle, hasn't changed course."
"Unknown vessel. I repeat, you are in violation of
quarantine. If you do not turn your ship around at once, I
will be forced to fire on you. Do you acknowledge?"
= Civilian Shuttle Borialis =
The panicked woman was still frantically hitting the
controls trying to get all she could out of the engines when
the voice came through the comms again but it sounded
distant.
"Just let me leave" she said pleadingly.
=Valkyrie Red One - Aeran III Orbit=
"Closing in on target." Gron's co-pilot remarked from behind
him. "In phaser range."
"Acknowledged." Gron replied. "Where is the Magellan?"
"270 mark 210." The navigator behind the First Lieutenant
replied. "They are in communications with the vessel."
"Patch us in." Gron ordered.
+I need to leave..... my family....let me leave.+
Gron's demeanor didn't change. His vulcan focus remained
transfixed on the object in his target reticule 4,572
kilometers off and closing fast.
+ Unknown vessel. I repeat, you are in violation of
quarantine. If you do not turn your ship around at once, I
will be forced to fire on you. Do you acknowledge?+ The
voice of Captain Mayo came on the line.
The vessel did not change course. Gron slowed to 1/4 impulse
and gained a complete target lock on the shuttle's impulse
drive systems.
+UNITY to Red Squadron and Magellan.+ UNITY hailed them over
the comm-link. +Use of force authorized. Red squadron, you
are ordered to disable the propulsion systems. Magellan you
will hold tractor and take the crew into custody.+
That was all Gron needed. A piercing beam of orange light
lanced out from Red One's Valkyrie and struck the shuttle's
port impulse drive as it passed by. The drive fizzled and
sparked as Red Two flew in from the opposite direction and
fired on the starboard drive. The shuttle's sub-light
capabilities were dead in space.
= Civilian Shuttle Borialis =
The colonist was sent flying from her seat as the Valkyrie's
flew past firing on the shuttle banging her head on a
bulkhead rendering her momentarily stunned. After a few
minutes she managed to get back to her seat and brought a
damage report then hit the console in front of her as she
realizedher impulse drive was screwed her only chance was to
go to warp but she knew that without impulse it would be
nearly impossible to slow after exiting warp.
< To Be Continued >
Captain Frederick Mayo
U.S.S. Magellan
&
Captain Tedros Chisulo
Chief Strategic Operations Officer
SB Unity
&
MCapt Gron
