Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Ganymede NCC-65675  - SD 10609.06

Starring:

Scott Knight		as 	[CO] Commander  Liam James Gibbs
Einar Örn		as	[XO] Lieutenant Commander Jim Reeves
Julie Lucas		as	[FCO] Lieutenant Kysia Merlanne Kcirtap
Rob Van Den Dungen	as	[OPS] Ensign Rob van den Dungen
Andreas	as	[CNS]Lieutenant Junior grade Staurois
David Gibson		as	[CMO]Lieutenant Dr. Thy’rik Tales

NPC:
Andrew James		as	[CSO]Ensign Yorke
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Summary: With the ground team just a few minutes from the final door between them and their way out, the temperature has dropped just below zero. They really need to get out of there, or the doc could freeze and maybe not even make it.
 
The shuttle team has had time to go over options to heat up the room outside to allow the XO, CMO and the other survivors to get on board and then out of there fast. It's just a matter of time before they all can be back on the ship and safely on their way to the starbase.
 
The CO is still lying unconscious in the shuttle. With the ground team being this close, they finally have a clear comm again. It is time… time to get going.

=/\==/\==/\= Start Mission: Breaking the ice - part VIII =/\==/\==/\=

FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: cycles the shuttle door open ::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
OPS: Damn it's cold here.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::follows Dr. Hamilton and his people, keeping a close eye on Tales' condition...his readings seem to be leveling out::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::nods and shivers a little:: FCO: Yeah, you could say that again. Perhaps there are thermal heated suits here.
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::starts to become aware of even more things happening around him, he tries to puts his mind to speaking but can't manage it::
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::in the shuttle bay, wearing an environmental suit::
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
::Glad he doesn't have to go out there::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
OPS: There are also thermal blankets in the cargo hold.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::keeps his torch leveled, trying to see in the darkness...trying to resist the urge to wrap his arms around him to protect himself against the cold::
  
CMO Lt Tales:
::he attempts something maybe a little simpler and tries to wiggle his fingers, he has the sensation that maybe it worked but he isn't sure::
 
<Dimitri> Hamilton: I thought the shield was holding Adam... why the hell's it so damn cold in here?
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
FCO: I'll get a few for us. ::walks to the back of the shuttle:: FCO: And for Commander Gibbs lying there. ::points to the CO::
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::stands in the shuttle bay trying to get the situation fully in mind, his environmental suit protecting him for now::
  
CNS LtJg Staurois:
OPS: Remind me, how cold is it out there?
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::walks back over to the shuttle, gets the blankets and checks the readings:: CNS: The temperature is minus 50 degrees Celsius.
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::walks to a wall console and brings up a scan of the planet::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::his tricorder beeps as Tales' bio signs seem to be almost leveled, and walks over to the anti-grav sled:: CMO: Dr. Tales...do you hear me? You had an accident.
 
Dr Hamilton:
::Shrugs:: Dimitri: I don't know. Perhaps it is because the Ganymede shuttle has open the shuttle area doors.
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
OPS: Sounds um... I think "fresh" is the word the humans use.
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
OPS/FCO: Amazing...the damage caused to the planet...it affected the environment itself...::trails off::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
OPS: That doesn't sound good to me.
 
<Dimitri> Hamilton: What, were they born in barn?
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
CNS: Fresh? It's damn cold out there. Here's a blanket for Captain Gibbs.
  
CMO Lt Tales:
::is sure that he can hear someone’s voice and tries to open his eyes which he manages:: XO: Hhh...ay ::struggles to speak::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: walks over to the supply area and begins to rummage for an environmental suit ::
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
::Accepts the blanket:: OPS: I had an instructor at the academy who would walk around in a short sleeved shirt in the middle of winter, I blame him.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
CNS: 10 degrees is normally called fresh, this is 60 degrees less.
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
CSO: It may be amazing to you, but, it's darned inconvenient to me.
 
Dr Hamilton:
::chuckles then notices the CMO.:: CMO: Doc?
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
OPS/CNS/FCO: What do you think about using our phasers or torpedoes to try and restore the planets stability?
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
CMO: Relax Doctor.. ::opens the medkit they are carrying and presses a hypospray against his neck:: This should clear you up.
 
<Dimitri> XO: He's waking?
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
CSO: That's something you should calculate rather precise, otherwise you'll blow up the whole planet. And it better be done from the Ganymede.
 
Action: In the shuttle the crew can hear slight cracking sounds.
 
Action: The cracking sounds come from outside of the shuttle.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::looks up:: Dimitri: Yes...we're going to need his help as soon as we reach the shuttle.
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: finds what she is looking for ::OPS: I've found 2 more environmental suits. We need to find a way to warm it up in here or risk freezing the others.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
Hamilton: How much further Doctor?
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
OPS: Yes... I wonder if they could be calibrated accurately enough, and the affect they would have anyway..
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::feels himself come round:: XO: Well the the.... ::stumbles a bit:: the temperature seems rather nices ehh?
 
<Dimitri> XO: Good, I hope he knows frostbite cure.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::smiles:: CMO: A real vacation for you I imagine...though I would prefer Risa, doc.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
CSO: It has been done in the past and Starfleet assists in doing so from time to time. ::turns to FCO:: FCO: What about placing them on a replicated thermal heater or just on a conduit?
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
CSO: That doesn't sound too good. ::Goes over to Captain Gibbs and spreads the blanket out on top of him::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::looks back up:: Dimitri: Explain.
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::manages to get himself back onto his feet:: XO: Risa has nothing on the brisk air of Andor... ::smiles:: So what did I miss?
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
OPS: Well surely we could use our hand phasers to create some heat in here
 
Dr Hamilton:
::hears some cracking sounds in the distant, behind the door.:: All: People? I think we should go... like right now!
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
CMO: I'll get you up to date later doc, you safe to travel on your own? I need you to treat the Captain when we reach the shuttle...he's hurt.
 
<Dimitri>XO: I... ::hears Hamilton:: Never mind, let's go.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
CSO: Watch out not to hit anything of the systems. I still want to get out of here in one piece. It's like a strong refrigerator and it's cooling down.
  
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
Hamilton: Then I suggest we hurry Hamilton!
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
OPS: Well what if we warmed up the walls themselves ::trails off again::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
OPS: If we could get any of those other shuttles started, we could generate some heat that way, or we could use hand phasers and heat some of the surrounding metals to generate heat.
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::follows the group:: XO: I think I'll be able to remain up-right, hopefully, just catch me please if I can't..... the Captains down, gosh we're falling like flies.
  
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
CMO: Don't worry, we're all getting out of this in one piece....I still owe you a drink, remember.
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
FCO/OPS: That's what I'm thinking...
 
CMO Lt Tales:
XO: Looking forward to it Commander
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
FCO/CSO: I'll try to get one of those started remotely. ::walks over to the OPS console::
 
Dr Hamilton:
::Begins to rush to the door.:: XO: Commander, get over here. I need that pretty light of yours. Find the keypad.
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
OPS/CSO: But, there are only 2 environmental suits. Neither are big enough for the Counselor.
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::takes out his phaser and calibrates it::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::nods to the CMO, then walks closer to Hamilton and starts scanning the wall with the torch::
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
::Smiles at the FCO:: FCO: I have plenty of natural insulation but I doubt it'd work for that!
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::accesses the other shuttles computer with the command codes entered by the CO previously::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::sees the wall glazing up...:: Hamilton: Hamilton....how cold is the other side?
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::looks around for the best place to fire to heat something up::
 
<Dimitri> ::looks around rather intent on finding something on the floor::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::notices the outdoor temperature dropped another 10 degrees::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: begins putting on the environmental suit :: OPS/CSO: Meanwhile, I'm going to go and see if the door they are coming from needs thawed out.
 
Action: The cracks from outside the shuttle are louder now and in the far end, near the doors, fractions in the structure is becoming visible.
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::fires the phaser at one area::
 
CMO Lt Tales:
Hamilton: How much further? XO: Has the CO been out for long? These temperatures aren't good for the Human body, especially someone hurt
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
FCO: It's getting colder outside, don't freeze, I still want to get up back in one whole piece. And that also means I don't want to be an ice cube when I get back to the Ganymede.
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
::Goes to rummage around various storage bins to see if he can find a hidden field heater or something similar:: Self: Cooker maybe, I could make lunch, again.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
FCO/CSO: And there you go, one of the shuttles has started.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
CMO: He was knocked out, a cracked skull....I know, we need to get him to the ship soon..::looks at Hamilton::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
Hamilton: Well?
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: steps out into the shuttle bay and heads for the door where the others should becoming from ::
 
 Dr Hamilton:
::shrugs:: XO: Don't know, we need to get out of here, fast.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
CMO: Scan the other side Doctor...I need to know what we're getting in to.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::sets the powered up shuttle to emit warmth using the thrusters::
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
FCO: Could you use the engines to heat the place up a bit?
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::opens his tricorder and scans::
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
OPS/FCO/CNS: I'm no engineer but aren't the plasma conduits going to produce a lot of heat?
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::console starts beeping:: Self: This is absolutely NOT good!
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: nears the door and sees that it isn't iced over :: Self: Ok, how to get more heat in here.... :: looks around for something to heat up ::
 
Action: The cracking sounds follow more closer to one another now. Both teams can hear them pretty clearly now.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
CMO: Doc? Any readings?
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
FCO/CSO/CNS: We'd better hurry up, sensors indicate that the dome isn't going to hold it much longer. It'll collapse in 5 minutes!
 
Dr Hamilton:
::Looks at the XO and CMO with little understanding.:: XO/CMO: Well?!?!!
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
Hamilton: Hamilton...I have no idea of dying in here...and screaming does not help, contrary to myth...we need to see what's on the other side.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::accesses shuttles comms:: *XO*: Van den Dungen to Reeves. Sir, you'd better hurry up, the dome is going to collapse in 4 minutes!
 
<Dimitri> Self: Ah! therrrrre you are!
 
CMO Lt Tales:
XO: It seems to me that the temperature is on the low 50s sir.....
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
OPS: Couldn't you do something fancy with the shields or tractor or something?
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::taps his badge::*OPS*: Can you get me ten?...
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
Self: Crap....
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
CNS: I'm afraid not, the shuttles systems aren't strong enough.
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: sets the phaser to it's lowest setting and aims at the walls on wide dispersal ::
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
OPS: Shame.
 
Action: More fractions form throughout the shuttle area and parts from the ceiling are starting to fall down.
  
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
*XO*: We're currently in the shuttle bay.
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
OPS: Can't we just activate the warp drive in here...of course not go anywhere, just let the core overheat
  
Action: The phasers are doing their jobs. The walls are starting to heat up.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
Hamilton: It's too cold for us...we'd never make it to the shuttle...you're a genius now...think.
 
Dr Hamilton:
::Looks at the XO:: XO: You DARE to... ::Notices some warmth coming from the door.::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: dodges a chunk of falling rock :: Self: Yes, I'm going to strangle that Hamilton...ruined a perfectly good day.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
*XO*: Sir, how far are you from the entrance to the shuttle bay?
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
*OPS*: We're by the door Lieutenant.....it's still too cold for us to open...how much time do we have still things turn bad?
 
CMO Lt Tales:
XO: I don't think the temperature will be too good for us, especially not the human body>
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: notices some of the fallen debris and decides to heat it up too ::
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
::Thinks about making some spicy soup or something, that'll warm people up, before they freeze to death after having tasted the best soup in the known universe:: Self: I should probably check up on the commander.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
All: Okay...guys I've dealt with ....well almost this temperature in survival training....now we have one choice....I'm going to open that door, and you RUN like hell...you follow?
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
*OPS* I've got some of the walls heated up, now with this falling debris just sitting around, I'm heating it too.
 
Action: A very large crack forms from inside of the shuttle area to the other with a loud snapping sound. A small part of the ceiling fell onto the waiting shuttle.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
*XO*: We're heating up the shuttle bay now. In 1 minute the dome will collapse. *FCO*: Lieutenant Kcirtap, get back in here! We need to get ready to go.
  
CSO Ens Yorke:
Self: Maybe we should just let the cold put them in stasis and get the counselor to carry them in
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::holds on to a console and initiates a scan to see if the shuttle is still flight capable::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: heats up the debris as she makes a run for the shuttle ::
 
CMO Lt Tales:
XO: If anything Sir, I'll be able to carry on a bit longer... :thinks:: Sir can they not move the shuttle over nearer to this door?
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::takes place at the conn and reroutes OPS commands to the conn::
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::scans the room temperature::
 
Dr Hamilton:
::Starts to slightly panic from the sounds coming from all over the place.:: XO: I... I... I want out of here. Can we go now?
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
CMO: We're out of time...::reaches for the panel and opens the door:: ALL: Run!
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::powers up engines and gets ready for departure:: CSO: Get to the shuttle door and close it on my orders!
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::moves to the door::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
*XO*: Sir, run for the shuttle, we're going to have a very rough ride when you get here.
 
Action: The door slides open. There is still a cold rush coming from the shuttle area, but it is by far not enough to freeze the team.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::grimaces as the cold air stings his skin, but starts running to the shuttle::
 
<Dimitri> All: Ahhhh just like home.
 
Action: More cracking can be heard and pieces of the ceiling start to drop at random places in the shuttle area.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
CSO: You see them and Lieutenant Kcirtap already?
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: arrives at the shuttle and get in, glad to see that the shuttle is none the worse for wear from the outside. ::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::jumps out from a large part of the ceiling and resists the urge to open his mouth::
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
OPS: Well there's Kcirtap...
 
Dr Hamilton:
::runs towards the shuttle, following the others.::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
FCO: Just sit down, I'll do the flying now, we don't have any time to waste.
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::feels the air on his face, runs after the others::
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
::Kneels down next to the commander and scans him with a medical tricorder to check for any changes in his condition, and to get out of the cold::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: sees OPS in her seat :: OPS: I told you weren't going to be doing any flying as long as I was alive. :: begins to take off the environmental suit ::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
FCO: Then you'd better hurry up!
 
CMO Lt Tales:
XO: You should come to my world sometime, invigorating...
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::readies shields and reroutes all available power to the engines and shields::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::holds his breath, almost to the shuttle::
 
<Dimitri> ::follows the Hamilton::
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
OPS: Nearly there...
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
CSO: Get ready...
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::wonders if they'll all squeeze in::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: drops the suit where it is and heads for the front :: OPS: If you'll get out of my seat now. :: grins at OPS ::
 
Dr Hamilton:
::jumps onto the ramp to the shuttle and drags himself inside.::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::stops by the shuttle and pushes the rest of the away team inside before he goes:: All: Hurry! ::realizes his mistake of talking in this temperature::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::switches to OPS seat::
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::helps the Doc in::
 
<Dimitri> ::hauls himself up the ramp::
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
Self: Oh, that's good. ::Looks back down at the tricorder's display:: Seems like he'll be waking up in a while.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::gets in last:: FCO: Take us out of here Lieutenant!
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
CSO: Close the door now! FCO: Take us out! ::raises shields::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::shivers uncontrollably::
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::walks up into the shuttle:: XO: Well I think I have work to do.
 
Action: A rumbling sound can be heard, coming closer... dust is coming from the doorway.
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::closes the doors:: OPS: Done
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
CMO: Take care of him doc..
 
CMO Lt Tales:
CSO: Where is the Captain?
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
All: Hold on, this is going to be a rough ride!
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: checks all of her instruments ::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
FCO: Now!
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
FCO: Power of engines are at full.
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
OPS: Thank you Captain Obvious. :: chuckles ::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
CSO: Give our new guests a thermal blanket, they need it.
 
Action: The shuttle turns around in the shuttle area and blasts out of it, just in time as the shuttle area collapses right behind them.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::takes a seat behind the FCO and wraps his arms around himself, trying to warm up::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: hangs on tight to the controls, getting them out as fast as possible ::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
XO: Just sit back and try to get any warmer, we'll get us out of here.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
Self: Just like the death star run....
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
OPS: Yes Sir ::gets out some blankets and hands them around, not having thought of it being preoccupied with the planets condition::
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::heads over to were the CO is lying and gets out his tricorder:: All: Can someone get me a med-kit, ASAP....
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
All: I could make you some soup if you like, that should warm you up, nice and spicy! ::Taps the CMO on the shoulder points to the Captain and walks over to the replicator to make himself a snack::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
OPS: Get the big guy to hand out those thermal blankets. :: smiles ::
 
Action: 30 minutes pass and the shuttle is docked and everyone is ready to disembark the shuttle... safe and sound.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::sighs:: FCO: Well done flying. ::taps her shoulder::
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
::in sickbay:: CMO: You got anything for this headache Doc?
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
OPS: Thanks, I'm considering a change in profession after this.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::still feels stiff as the shuttle docks...and takes a moment to gather his thoughts...::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::grins:: FCO: Are you sure? Perhaps shuttle maintenance?
 
CMO Lt Tales:
CO: You've had your share of meds already Sir
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
CMO: Ahh screw it... where's Hamilton?
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: chuckles :: OPS: No, I was thinking ships Operations. :: winks ::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::stands up slowly and looks over at his crew:: All: Alright, to your station people...this is not over till we leave this darn system. ::opens the shuttle doors::
 
CMO Lt Tales:
CO: It's lucky they beamed us back up to Sickbay ASAP as soon as we were in range, you could have been a goner otherwise
 
Dr Hamilton:
::Walks into sickbay.::
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::gets to the bridge and takes Science 1, bringing up some simulations of how to restore the planets weather::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
FCO: I'll be up to the bridge, to take MY station at OPS. ::chuckles:: FCO: You make sure everyone gets out here in one piece?
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::watches the CO get up:: CO: Where do you think your going, your staying here for observation.
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
CMO: Very lucky... ::spots Hamilton::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::leaves the shuttle and heads for the nearest TL::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::in the TL:: Computer: Bridge.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::walks over to a panel and initiates a site-to-site transport to the Bridge...not in the mood for walking::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::straightens his uniform::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::TL stops at the bridge::
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
Hamilton: You want to tell me exactly what was so bloody important that you'd be willing to risk the lives of an entire colony?
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
OPS: What else do I have to do?
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::exits bridge and walks over to the OPS console::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::materializes on the Bridge, and immediately sits down in the center chair::
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
XO: Sir...I was thinking...In the Hakaras Corridor, there was much gravimetric distress that caused environmental changes on a planet. It was how the federation found out that using warp can damage our space time continuum...
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
::In sickbay standing strategically near a replicator::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::logs in into his OWN console:: Self: This is much more comfortable than the shuttle.
 
Dr Hamilton:
::Looks very confident.:: CO: Gibbs... ::sighs:: never mind. You wouldn't understand.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
CSO: Our orders are not to repair the planet's climate...that will come in time if possible.
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
XO: Yes Sir, but surely we could slow down the damage?
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
Hamilton: You just consider yourself damned lucky we got everyone back.
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::goes to tell the CO to get back on the biobed, but then figures what’s the point of the wasted breath::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
OPS: Mr. Van Den Dungen, see if we can reach Starfleet...
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: walks onto the bridge and get to her OWN console ::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
FCO: Take us back home...warp 5.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
XO: Aye sir. ::tries to contact SFC through subspace::
 
Dr Hamilton:
CO: We'll talk about that, but not here. There are too many people around.
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
XO: Aye Sir. :: smiles and sits down :: With pleasure!!!
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
CSO: Ensign...get me coffee...I'm still cold.
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
::Walks over to Hamilton:: Hamilton: Want to talk about it? I'm sure it was a very stressful situation! We could work through your issues...ever been in group therapy?
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::hates not doing anything to help the planet and turns back to his console abruptly::
 
CMO Lt Tales:
*MO_Bludd*: Lt. how are things with the evacuated colonists?
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::smiles to Kcirtap:: FCO: You can say that again.
 
Action: There is still a bit of asteroid debris floating around from the CO's earlier attempt to blow it up.
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: looks over at OPS :: OPS: With pleasure.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::gets a reply from SFC:: XO: Sir, Starfleet on screen. ::opens channel::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
OPS: Thank you.
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
XO: Sir, there's still some debris around here. I wouldn’t recommend warping through them
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
XO: You're welcome.
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: plots a course around the debris :: XO: Course set Sir.
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
Hamilton: Well, I'm headed for my ready room anyway, care to join me? I got a nice 24 year old bottle of scotch waiting for me.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
FCO: And it's much warmer over here. ::winks::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
FCO: Good job Lt. Take us to warp when ready. ::looks up at the screen::
 
<MO_Bludd>: We could use some help up here, what we could really use is a Counselor..
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::waits for the link to establish::
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
Hamilton: I could work out a session schedule for you which you can continue where ever it is you'll be going after this is over! ::Gives him the kind of smile only people in a profession involving mental health can do::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::sees the SFC logo on screen::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
XO: Aye Sir. :: presses the button to take them out ::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
OPS: I like my seat just fine. :: chuckles ::
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::turns and looks at Lt Staurois:: CNS: Hey want something to do?
 
VAdm_Cevitam:
COMM: VAdm_Cevitam: XO: Finally you're back. Status report, Commander.
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
CMO: Sure!
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
FCO: You confirmed you're the most capable pilot on this ship. You'd just stay at Flight Operations, it suits you.
 
Dr Hamilton:
::Nods towards the CO:: CNS: I would very much like that Counselor.
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::scans the area for stray debris::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
COMM: VAdm: Admiral, we have all the colonists onboard and the planet is safe...no one will live there for a while sir, but the last piece of the asteroid passed the planet by a small margin.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
FCO: It's best to have a woman at the steering wheel. They know how to fly and I'm glad you're one. ::smiles::
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
::leads out of Sickbay::
 
Action: The Ganymede slowly drifts through the debris. A light comes to life on both the OPS and CSO consoles.
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::heads to the door of sickbay:: CNS: Okay then follow me. CO: Sir, I'm sure you’re not going to listen but I really need you to stay for observation, if you can't then please at least report back later
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::looks to see what the light is for::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::sees a blinking light::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
Self: Huh?
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
Hamilton: Wonderful, anyway I hope to speak to you later. ::Nods at the CMO and walks after him::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::initiates a scan::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::leans forward and looks over at OPS:: OPS: Anything wrong, Lt?
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
XO: Something’s off here...
 
Action: Apparently within the debris was a bit of dark matter. An alert can be heard. The alert originates from the Colony Pod.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
All: Report!
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
XO: Sir, I’m detecting some dark matter
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
All: Red Alert!
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
XO: Sir, sensors indicate a few bubbles of dark matter nearby the Colony Pod.
 
Action: Inside the pod systems start to malfunction. Circuits break, hull structure is failing in some parts.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::runs over to FCO:: FCO: Can you plot a course around it? It CAN NOT come in contact with the ship.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::initiates Red alert::
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
XO: Sir, sensors also show that the pod's systems are failing
  
CNS LtJg Staurois:
CMO: So, what did you have in mind?
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::realizes the CO is ignoring him:: Self: always the bloody same ::heads into the TL and checks that the CNS is following:: CNS: So you been a CNS long?
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
XO: Sir, we're losing systems in the pod!
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
XO: I recommend we drop from warp Sir!
 
Action: The shields are being raised by the Red Alert, but it was too late. The dark matter has already begun damaging the ship.
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::scans specifically for dark matter::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
OPS: Lt...you have the Bridge, I'm going down there! ::runs to the TL and taps his commbadge::*Sec* Security and repair teams to the pod!
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
FCO: Do it!
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: drops the ship out of warp ::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
TL: Colony pod.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
XO: Aye Sir. ::logs off his console and walks over to the Big Chair (tm)::
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
CMO: Not really, I was looking into specializing then decided against it.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
*CO*: Reeves to Captain, Captain we have a big problem in the pod.
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
::steps out of the Turbolift:: *XO*: Report!
 
CMO Lt Tales:
TL: Colony Pod ::braces himself for the headache::
  
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
CSO: Scan for more dark matter and relay that data to the conn.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
*CO*: Let Mr. Van den Dungen fill you in sir, I'm on my way to the pod!
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
OPS: Already on it ::sends the latest data to the conn::
 
Action: The OPS console indicates about 10% of the colony pod is destroyed. The colony pod medical crew is doing their best to evacuate as many as they can.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::steps out of the TL and starts running::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
All: All stop.
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::puts his hand on his head:: CNS: Dam TL always make me feel sick... anyway I think your services are required by some of the colonists
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::nods to the XO:: CO: Sir, we've encountered dark matter which is now interfering with the systems of the Colony Pod.
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
::turns to OPS:: OPS: What the hell's happening here?
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
*CMO*: Reeves to Dr. Tales! Medical Emergency in colony pod!
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
CMO: Ever think of looking into that? I'm sure there are medications for that sort of thing.
  
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::reaches the doors and checks the settings inside, before opening the door::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
*XO*: Sir, 10% of the pod is destroyed, be careful!
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::ignores the OPS as he runs through the pod area::
 
CMO Lt Tales:
*XO*: Heading there already.... CNS: Well something going down then
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::wonders what the XO has in mind and whether it will work without loss of life::
 
Action: Damage to the pod increased to 12%. One of the areas that was not yet evaded collapsed and about 150 scientists are lost.
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
::shouts:: All: Hey!! ::whistles:: Someone talk to me.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::sees the hull damage and tries to access the systems in the pod as people run past him, getting away from the area::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::console beeps::
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
OPS/CO: More damage...there were 150 people in that section
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
CO: We are at all stop Sir.
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
CMO: Maybe a riot! All the psychological trauma of being uprooted and the confined space getting to them.
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::steps out of the TL and walks out in the entrance area of the colony pod::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
CO: Sir, 12% of the pod is destroyed and containment fields aren't holding!
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
CO: Glad to see you on your feet again Sir.
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
::Slowly follows the CMO out of the TL::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::stands up to leave the Big Chair to the CO and walks over to his console::
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
OPS: Evacuate the pod right now! Get everyone to the cargo bays!
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::sees the containment field and emergency forcefields are buckling under the stress, and tries to reroute power ....staring at space just a couple of meters in front of him::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::sets evacuation alert to the pod::
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
::sends the latest data to the conn and continues scans::
 
CMO Lt Tales:
CNS: Looks like more than a riot ::notices people running out of the pod:: CNS: Lets find the XO ::runs into the pod::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
*OPS/Med_officers*: This is Lieutenant Van den Dungen, all Operations and Medical personnel, evacuate the pod and get everyone into the Cargo Bays.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
All: Get out of here! ::tries to get more power to keep the whole deck from getting torn off::
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
Self: I hope someone has a transporter lock on the XO
 
CNS LtJg Staurois:
CMO: Sounds like a plan. ::Turns and follows the CMO at a slightly faster pace than before::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::reroutes more power to structural integrity of the pod as he notices more power is requested::
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
CSO: Get a message to Starfleet Command, inform them of our position and status. ::turns to the helm:: FCO: Exactly how fast can we go without tearing the ship apart?
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::sees the XO:: XO: Commander, ::notices him staring into the space in front of him:: are you okay?
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::looks back and sees more people coming in:: All: Not in Doc! Get these people out of here before the field collapses! And make sure someone transports me out of here!
 
CSO Ens Yorke:
CO: Aye Sir ::starts compiling a message::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
FCO/CO: I suggest not to go to warp, dark matter is attracted by the warp engines.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::continues manually transferring power, seeing EPS conduits already failing from the stress:: Self: The CEO will kill me..
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::notices transporters are back online::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
CMO: Doctor...out! Now! ::smiles:: and get that drink ready..
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::sees a few people struggling and helps them up so they can get out of the pod:: XO: Aye Sir, you just look after yourself, I'd hate us to need a new XO next week....
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::sends a message to MCPO Hey to get a transporter lock onto as many people as possible who are inside the pod and more endangered areas::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::waves him off and struggles to keep the grid online::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
*Bridge*: Bridge, the field is almost collapsing....get me out of here as soon as everyone is out of the area!
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
OPS: Let see, is your job flying this tub? CO: As Captain Obvious just stated, it would be dangerous at this time.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
*XO*: Aye Sir, I've got a transporter lock onto you.
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
FCO: What about impulse?
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::readies transporter to do an emergency transport::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::sees the CMO leave and the doors close:: Self: Come on..
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
CO: Sir, I wouldn't suggest moving this vessel a micron.
 
Action: The ship rocks one final moment and then everything is quiet. Apparently the emergency force field set up the XO is holding now. Everyone on the bridge look at each other and suddenly a cracking voice comes over the internet com system.
 
One of the engineers that went with the XO is informing the people on the bridge that the XO was successful. Unfortunately the XO is nowhere around. Then all goes silent for a moment, before he speaks again. He tells the captain that he fears the XO sacrificed himself to safe the ship.
 
=/\==/\==/\= End Arc =/\==/\==/\=

  Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Ganymede
 
 Original Air Date: 6th September 2006
 Executive Producer: Rob Lemmens
 Copyright 2006: A Call To Duty
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