Arrival

Posted on Thu Feb 22nd, 2018 @ 8:42pm by Fleet Admiral Mike K`Wor Bremer & Commander Leksander Draven & Commander Jonathan Roebuck IV & Colonel Danny Lennox & Lieutenant Nick Archer & 1st Lieutenant Taz & Master Chief Petty Officer Mark Branson & Gunnery Sergeant Agtx & Lieutenant K`Wor & Ensign Becca Bremer & Sogh Varn Son of M'ron & First Ramata`tar & Admiral Deela T'Lar & Lieutenant General Jewel 'M'lara' Dartt & Brigadier General David Hurd Sr & Captain R'nard Lokran & Lieutenant Commander Holly Gillo & Captain Jack Solomon & Commander Hades,MD & Major Patrick McMichaels & Lieutenant JG Octceann AmHain & Lieutenant JG Janelle Sykes & Lieutenant JG Ilan Rol & Sergeant Calthier & Private Kerri Knight & Lieutenant Ariel Gilmore & Lieutenant JG Marshall Robinson & Ensign Brandy Ragen & Lieutenant Kate Jacobson
Edited on on Sat Feb 24th, 2018 @ 10:51am

2,224 words; about a 11 minute read

Mission: Episode 95 - Helping Old Friends
Location: Various Ships, Talaxian Colony
Timeline: MD4, 2200Hrs

ON:

The first Runabouts and shuttles made their way from the Pegasus and Lexington into the asteroid field and into a hover above the Talaxian colony.

Mike had just received word of the Essex's arrival and had sent a message to have them send over the first of their shuttles and Delta Flyer type runabout too.

Mike turned to a Lieutenant, he couldn't remember his name, "Maintain position, we'll signal when we're ready for the supplies to be beamed down." Mike then tapped the comm, "Ramata'tar, Gillo, AmHain, Matthews, Draven, Lennox, Taz, Agtx, and Cadets K'Wor, and Bremer stand by to transport."

Before the Lieutenant could reply, the comm beeped and Neelix appeared on screen. "Fleet Admiral, another ship just arrived, is that, Voyager?"

Mike smirked, "No, that's our missing USS Essex. She is Intrepid class like Voyager though."

"Ah, well, excellent nonetheless...and now I guess you see why we asked for help with our sensor arrays too. We're waiting for you to beam down." Neelix replied.

The channel closed, Mike gave a nod to the Lieutenant and went to the transporter bay.

Holly responded to the comm. sent out by the Fleet Admiral by going directly to the transport room. She knew that this was a possibility to happen and was prepared for it. Her mind was traveling different spectrum of the outcome but all the same her body remained in motion the present time. Reaching the room she would wait for the rest of the party to show up all the while looking around the room.

Octceann, prepared his supplies and walked over to the small transporter on the Runabout Fermi. "Ensign," He began "please make sure that these three containers are beamed down after I arrive. They are critical components for the Talaxian sensor arrays."

"Aye" she replied.

Octceann stepped onto the pad next to Security staffer whose name he embarrassingly couldn't remember. "AmHain to Bremer, the Fermi is standing by for transport."


Aboard the USS Lexington's Delta Flyer class runabout USS Oak Grove, Commander Stark had monitored the communication between the Perseus and Neelix. "Krall, Robinson, Casion, Blackthorne, and Calthier prepare to beam down. Mister Robinson, the Talaxian sensors will be your team's first project."

"Aye sir." Robinson replied as he grabbed a tool kit.

Deborah was just managing morning sickness. Yeah. But this mission was important. She wasn't too pregnant, yet. She found her things. A medkit also and qot aboard the runabout first. She could feel her husband, father of her CHILDREN coming to the hangerbay. Being close to gim was Always a blessing...

Calthier suited and armed up. Finally he'd be getting some action. He smelled Deborah's scent as he board the runabout and sat next to her.


Essex

With the Essex now in orbit along with the Pegasus and the Lexington, the first part of the journey was completed. However now began the task of getting supplies down to the surface via Shuttles and Runabouts.

Jack had commandered the USS Great Ouse for his supply run. He made sure that the small vessel was stacked full of as much supplies as she could carry. As well as this, he'd spent time making sure the guidance systems were in full operating order and ready to cope with the external forces she would be subjected to.

Once he was finished, Jack pressed the comm button at the pilot station. "Solomon to Admiral T'Lar, the Great Ouse is ready for her first run," he reported.

Deela answered, "Excellent. See you down there." She checked to see what more was needed to be loaded on shuttles. Most of it was gone except for a few crates of this and that. As she was leaving, the remaining things disappeared. She returned to the bridge.

Hades rushed onto the shuttle at the last minute. He puffed out of breath and turned to Jack. "Sorry...So...Sorry I'm late." He took a moment to catch his breath. He hadn't been asked to come on the run but he felt like this was something he had to do. A moment later and with his breath caught he continued, "Could you use a good doctor on your run?"

Jack smiled as the doctor landed in the co-pilots chair beside him. "Absolutely, doc, you just volunteered to keep me company as we head down to the planets surface," he explained before closing off the main door on the Runabout and began powering up her engines after Deela gave them clearance to depart. "If you can keep an eye on the sensor readouts, I'll make sure we get a smooth trip."

Hades smiled and gave a nod. He was happy to be out of the sickbay even for a little while. This little trip would help clear his head. "Sensor readouts it is." His hands flew over the consoles with a familiarity born of experience. "All sensors functioning ready for our little journey into the star filled sea."

Jack smiled as he set the the thrusters to one quarter and began guiding the Great Ouse out of the Essex Shuttlebay. He pressed the comm button as the Runabout cleared the Shuttlebay and began her run towardsthe planet surface. "Great Ouse to Essex, we're on our first run to the planet... I'll let you know when we've landed, Great Ouse out."

Deela entered the bridge and took her seat. She was waiting for the remaining runabout and shuttle to be ready for her next move.

Chloe asked Admiral T'Lar "What are your orders Admiral?" she asked.

Deela gave her a generic reply, "Right now, just maintain the Essex's position until further orders. Getting the supplies delivered to the Talaxian Colony is our number one concern." She welcomed the quiet after the trouble they went through earlier.

The Chief began sweeping the system for any concerns that may be present. "Nothing unusual on sensors admiral. But I will maintain a close eye in case anything should present itself."

"Thank you." After another few minutes, she got word that the shuttle and the runabout was ready for them.


Talaxian Asteroid Colony, shuttle bay

Since the Perseus was too large to land, Fleet Admiral Bremer, Ramata'tar, Gillo, AmHain, Matthews, Draven, Lennox, Taz, Agtx, and Cadets K'Wor, and Bremer all beamed down. They were soon joined by Stark, Casion, and Caithier from the Lexington's team.

A group of six Talaxians walked over to greet them. "Welcome!" Neelix said with a smile. "Let me introduce you to Oxilon, he's in charge of our community. This is Commander Vexon, he's the Commander of our Defense Forces and his Lieutenant Rexim. This is my beloved, Dexa and her son Brax who's quite the engineer."

Mike proceeded to introduce the crew that beamed down, and explained Admiral T'Lar and her team would be down soon as well.

Oxilon showed where he wanted the shuttles to beam supplies down to, then went on about what work they needed help with. "Our power grid needs help. Our systems are just, getting old. Even though in the last few years we've been joined by another ten Talaxian ships that have made their way here from our homeworld, our systems have just aged."

"Mister AmHain, Miss Gillo looking like you and your teams have some work to do." Mike replied. "When the Essex's team arrives I'll send Chief White, Solomon, and Sullivan to help as well."

"We could also use some help with our Defenses. Our shielding systems have taken a beating, not just from random asteroid impacts but we also had more run ins with Commander Nocona after Voyager left, and then the Hierarchy after that. We need a defense network to protect the colony, and we need to train our forces to repel any attack that comes." Vexon explained.

"Captain Casion is our Marine Engineering Battalion Commander, she can help you beef up your defensive structures. Commander Stark is our R&D Chief, he and his team can help augment your colonies defensive systems. First Ramata'tar and Cadet K'Wor, you can assist the Commander. Major Lennox is the ranking Marine, he and his team can start working with your troops until General Hurd and Major McMichaels arrive with Admiral T'Lar." Mike replied.

"Oxilon, I'd like to look over your intel regarding Nocona and the Hierarchy, maybe we can come up with some counter-intel strategies for you." Draven replied.

Oxilon nodded.

"We could also use, a lot of help with our Medical facilities." Dexa added.

"Doctor Matthews can get started with Cadet Bremer, and Doctor Hades will be down with the Essex's team soon too." Mike replied.

"Wonderful!" Neelix replied with a smile. "I've prepared some food for you all" He motioned over to the far wall where tables were set and food and drink were set out, "Now, Fleet Admiral, if you have a few moments I'd like to speak with you about some old friends..."

William had his tricorder and medical pack ready. "I'm ready to help in any way i can" he said to Mike and Dexa.


USS Essex

Chloe responded "Aye Admiral" she said.

Jewel arrived back on the bridge, she was fine nothing major. She looked at Deela, "I am fine," Jewel replied with a smile. "Orders?" She asked as she heard they arrived but hasn't heard much else. She seen David but really didn't acknowledge him at the moment.

Deela was glad to see her back and just in time, "Good to hear. I am glad you are back. You and I are joining Admiral Bremer at the Talaxian Colony." She then turned to David and addressed him, "You and Wife will be accompanying us as well."

Without paying his wife so much as an afterthought, Hurd replied, "Yes Ma'am."

Deela could feel the tension between the two but they all had a job to do.

She just nodded, "Understood." Jewel replied.

She looked over at CPO White, then back at her bridge crew, "We will leave as soon as Commander Lokran gets to the bridge. Go get ready."

Deela tapped her combadge, "T'Lar to Commander Lokran, please report to the bridge. Lt. Sullivan and Major McMichaels, please join me in ten minutes at Shuttle bay 2. We are going down to the colony."

R'nard was in his quarters meditating when the call came through. "On my way, Admiral." he said. He got up, dressed and left his quarters, making his way to the bridge. Soon, he was there. "Rreporting for duty." he said.

"Understood Admiral." The Chief verified the tactile systems one last time then sent word to the Security Team Stations alerting them he was heading off the ship. He motioned to one of the crewmen on the bridge to take over his console then steps towards the turbolift. "I will met you in the shuttle bay Admiral." He exited the bridge and made his way to Shuttle Bay 2

Deela acknowledged him then turned to R'nard, "I am taking an away team with me down to the planet to join Admiral Bremer. The bridge is yours." She said her goodbyes, "Take good care of my ship."

"I will, Admiral." said R'nard. He took the center seat and would be monitoring the progress of the away team as well as the ship.

Patrick was locked and loaded. Finally, things were picking up.


USS Essex: Shuttle Bay 2

Chief White entered the shuttle bay as crews were loading supplies into the runabout's cargo hold. He opened and entered the cockpit and began the pre-flight sequence.

Deela arrived at the shuttle bay and looked to see if everyone was there. White, McMichaels, and both Hurds were there. Sullivan seemed to be late. Deela sighed to herself, "We'll give Sullivan a few more minutes."

"Chief, take us out." Deela settled into her seat. She was eager to meet this colorful fellow they call Neelix. From what she had heard about him, this meet and greet should be interesting.


Talaxian Asteroid Colony, shuttle bay

Jack brought the Runabout to a smooth landing after being given permission to do so by the Talaxian Colony's Dockmaster. As he completed his shutdown of the crafts engines and flight systems, Jack looked over at Hades.

"Nicely done on the sensors Doc, we'll have to take some more flight time together after we are done here," Jack commented as he grabbed a toolkit he'd brought along specifically for the ride. Hades had proven to be a decent co-pilot.

Hades smiled. It had truly been an enjoyable flight. "We will have to do that," he confirmed.

"Well, ready to go and see the natives?" Jack asked as he headed out of the Runabout side doors and out onto the landing pad looking for either Neelix or another senior officer at the Colony.

Hades followed, "I always am. I wonder what the medical status here is." He grabbed his med kit by the door, it was an old fashioned medical bag used in the 1800 on Earth. He'd always been partial to those. It was filled with his favourite tools and he was never without it.

One of the Talaxians, a medic and the closest thing to a doctor they had, met Doctor Hades and showed him to their medical facilities. "We, really need a full remodeling down there." He said to Doctor Hades.


tbc...

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