Ship Ahoy (Part 1)

Posted on Thursday June 30th, 2022 @ 9:17pm by Lieutenant Finchley Kerr & Lieutenant Commander Niali Deval Dr & Lieutenant Steven Edgeware & Lieutenant Jordan Chase & Lieutenant JG Talerian Maxx

Mission: New Worlds
Location: USS Oberon, Shackleton Expanse.
Timeline: Current.

"Niali returned to the bridge following what had happened with Finchley in his office and then Sickbay. She went straight to the Captain’s ready room and pressed the chime.

Trensu glanced up from the viewer on his desk. "Enter" could be heard. the door slid open as Niali stepped into his office closing behind Niali. "Trensu smiled. "What can I do for you Lieutenant?" asked the Captain.

“Captain I am sorry to inform you that Commander Finchley has been taken ill, he is not aware of where he is and it is possible he is re-living an episode from his past. The problem is he managed to leave sickbay and is loose on the ship. Dr Edgeware is here on the bridge, would you like to speak to him?

'I see and why have you not alerted security? or even could have gone to intruder alert?" asked The Captain.

Niali stood her ground, Sir I have only just been informed of this whilst I was standing here, I should have alerted security yes, it was going to be my next task. Chief Warrant Officer Karadis was supposed to be with him.”

Steven needed to check on something. The incident with Finchley bothered him. He had come to the bridge to check the monitors. Why didn’t they warn him that the XO’s inhibitor had been removed? Looking through the logs he noticed with alarm they had not been programmed to do this. Looking around he just nodded.

“ Sorry. I need to get back to sickbay.” He said.

At the CON, Ensign Patterson said "The small vessel is now within tractor range Sirs, shall I bring it in?"

With everything going on Trensu walked onto the bridge hearing Ensign Patterson. "Tractor beam it. Bring it into the shuttle bay. Trensu tapped his Com badge.

=/\= Captain to Security, need detail to shuttle bay 2 for the incoming shuttle to secure it. Second, Lieutenant Commander Finchley Kerr. He might be going through a flashback. approach with caution apprehend and return to sickbay Captain Out =/\=

Trensu paused thinking in the middle of the bridge. If he could talk to Finchley how would he do it? Trensu had his own battle flashbacks over time. He only knew what worked with Himself. =/\=Trensu to Finchley report your status. =/\= Trensu paused =/\= Computer, location of Finchley Kerr? =/\=
=/\= Lieutenant Commander Finchley is not wearing his combadge=/\= the computer replied.

Trensu knew that was a problem He was Captain, not Security now He would let them deal with Finchley for now.

“Captain I would like to go to the shuttle bay in case it is my sister. I would also request Lieutenant Chase as diplomatic protocol may be needed?” Niali requested.

Trensu looked around the bridge and then back at Niali. "Of course Lieutenant Korial." Trensu started for the turbolift taping his badge =/\= Captain to Lieutenant Chase Meet me in the shuttle bay ASAP,=/\= Trensu said. "Mr. Maxx you have the bridge," said Trensu on his way to the trubolift.

Lieutenant JG Talerian Maxx made his way to his seat on the bridge as he ran some programs to test his software upgrades. He added them since their last encounter with mutated Borg life forms. He had been updating alien life forms and cultural data to the system to enhance the scanning software since he was an overachiever. In his past life as Thorn Maxx was an engineer and physicist in the Federation and explored the universe for many long years. So he was able to combine his tech knowledge with his scientific knowledge to make better scans using this information. He was a bit concerned for Niali but it was not his place to counsel the counselor. So he sipped his coffee and tapped at his console.

On the way to the shuttle bay with the Captain Niali tapped her comm =/\= Lieutenant Korial to Doctor Edgeware please meet us in shuttle bay 2 we have visitors who may need medical attention =/\=

=/\= On my way. =/\= Steven said.

Jason exited the briefing room, he really didn't want to reach out the Kenji. Then he remembered he had dinner plans with Genevieve, he was going to be late, but he would make up for it.

"That sounds delicious. There may even be some ice cream in the freezer, to have with the pie. And a coffee sounds wonderful. You know, I used to drink my coffee black... but I think maybe not this time."

Ensign Grant was feeling a little better each and every day. Jo checked the duty manifest and set her teams to work on various systems that needed maintenance. A few replicators, an imaging scanner in transporter room one, and a holodeck matrix processor that needed replacement. Basically, standard maintenance on any given day. After the duty assignments were distributed, Jo went to the bridge and worked a four-hour shift. She was still on light duty, however, she was getting stronger day by day.

(Shuttle Bay 2)

The craft was gently tractored into place through the external forcefield. She was small, sleek looking, and fast, at least she would have been if she had not been lanced through by weapons fire. Niali approached the hatch her phaser set on stun. “If anyone is in the craft you are safe on a Federation ship, you will not be harmed, come out,” she called, Niali waited as the hatch slowly opened.

“Niali, is that you?” A weak female voice asked from the shadows.

Niali gasped “ARLE?”

A tall beautiful blonde female Trill dressed in rags peered around the door. “Niali!” She exclaimed and threw herself into her sister's arms.

Appearing slowly behind her from the craft a tall Vulcanoid, also in rags stepped out proudly “Greetings beings from the Starship Oberon who is your leader? I am Tor from the planet Vein II and I ask for political asylum from my world.”

Trensu looked back over his shoulder clasping his hands behind his back. "Security stand down but stand by”. Looking forward He looked Tor over. "I am Captain Trensu, Mr. Tor, you are welcome aboard the Federation starship USS Oberon. As for political asylum, I will have our Ambassitor handle that," said Trensu with a welcoming smile.

‘Sonak Chi Captain, that is a friends greeting.” He pointed to Arle, “this is my wife Arle.”

Trensu looked surprised "Wife? well, that will change things." said Trensu

=/\= Captain to Ambassador Destrek =/\=

=/\= Ambassador Destrek here Captain =/\=

=/\= Ambassador, could you meet me in the shuttle bay I have an application for political asylum a Mr. Tor from Vein II. =/\=

“ Not ‘Mr’ Captain just Tor.”

=/\= on my way Captain =/\=

=/\= Captain to Lieutenant Chase we have an application for political asylum, Mr Tor from Vein II. When you can meet up with the Ambassador. Captain out. =/\=

“Again Captain just Tor.”

"Sorry Tor, just habit," replied Captain Trensu.

Trensu looked at the two medics and Doctor Edgeware. "I will put them in your care Doctor." Then turned to the Security officers "Two with them two stay here with the shuttle." said Trensu to the Security officers.

Lieutenant Chase had been in her office reviewing documents, or what little there were, of the people they were to be working with, but something had not been sitting well with her. The frequent back and forth with them and their games had her questioning their true motives. Just as she was about to take a sip from her coffee, she received an alert requesting her presence for an incoming vessel. Raising an eyebrow as she was rarely requested for such an event unless it was something more formal, it had her interest piqued.

Entering the shuttle bay, she glanced around at the commotion, recalling the young officer’s hope during the briefing at the vessel detected on sensors might be her presumed dead sister.

Steven ran a probe over them. “Thank you Captain we will look after them.” He said checking the readings.

“Doctor I would suggest we get our guests somewhere more comfortable before they collapse, perhaps something to eat and drink before we ask our questions?”

Stepping in, Jordan made her presence known. “I agree. Perhaps until they’ve been given clearance, we can arrange one of family guest quarters available so that the sisters may spend time together without feeling as confined? I am sure they would appreciate a hot shower and some fresh food as well.”

Steven looked at his tricorder and nodded.” Yes I think that’s a top priority.”

Niali looked at Arle and then back at Tor, “husband!” She exclaimed.

Arle nodded, “it is a long story Niali,” she suddenly sagged against her and Tor ran to her side picking her up in his arms. Doctor my wife needs help, she is with child.”

“ The Foetus is healthy but I am not happy with these readings for the mother.” Steven warned

Niali was speechless once again as she helped to hold her sister up. There was so much to think about but at the forefront of her mind was Finchley. She looked around the shuttle bay wondering where he was.

A hatch on the hanger bay opened quietly, and Finchley crawled out, turned and quietly closed it again, and sealed it. Looking around, he saw that there was a small vessel there, along with several people, some of whom were being helped. Making his way around a few boxes, he managed to get within about ten meters of the vessel, then saw it was being guarded. He'd have to bide his time, wait till it was just the two guards, and then, hopefully, he could try and steal the vessel and get off the enemy's ship. What he wouldn't do to have Karadis with him at this time, ship security systems were one of her specialties, but, he was on his own so he'd have to do his best

The Ambassador walked in as Tor and Arle were being helped towards the door. Trensu was following and gave a nod towards Tor. "Captain," said Destrek with a nod. Then Destrek turned to Tor as they walked. "Tor, I am Federation Ambassador Eiban Destrek or Ambassador Destrek if you wish to call me. Do you request political asylum? and you ma'am? I heard the name Arle? do you wish the same?" asked Destrek.

“Yes, Ambassador Destrek I am officially requesting Political asylum with the Federation.” Exclaimed Tor.

Arle looked at Tor, “No Ambassador I am a joined Trill so there is no need for me to do so, so long as we can be together. My husband is the son of Trian one of the leaders of the Akaru. Their world is troubled and Tor had joined one of the rebel groups. This has made him a valid target and several attempts have been made on his life so he had to flee.” She grew paler, “I can give more information when I am feeling better but we have important information for your Captain before this ship gets to Vein II.” Arle gave a sigh and slipped to the floor.

TBC

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Lieutenant Commander Ahkhsu Trensu
Commanding Officer
USS Oberon

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Lieutenant Commander Finchley Kerr
Executive Officer
USS Oberon

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Lieutenant JG Talerian Maxx
Chief Science Officer
USS Oberon

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Lieutenant Niali Korial
Second Officer/Chief Counsellor
USS Oberon

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Ensign JoAnne Grant
Acting Chief of Operations
USS Oberon

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Lieutenant Dr Steven Edgware
Chief Medical Officer
USS Oberon

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Lieutenant Jason Elliot
Chief Intelligence Officer
USS Oberon