<USS Avalon> Marines aboard oh my
- From: CmdrSkyler@xxxxxxx
- To: avalon@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2006 18:18:53 EDT
"Marines Aboard Oh My"
Admiral Ketchum and Captain Skyler
Sitting on the bridge looking around and checking things out Skyler was
trying to get a feel for things. It was definitely much bigger than the old
bridge. There really was no reason for her to be on the bridge considering
that
they were still recalling crew and were docked at Izar. Granted she was
getting
impatient and wanted to get a move on.
Her thoughts were interrupted by the comm going off, "Ketchum to Skyler,
please make sure that we have ample quarters available, we have a marine
contingent coming aboard as our security force."
"Excuse me but did you say that we had a marine contingent coming aboard as
our security force? Surely there must be some mistake."
Why in the world would they need a marine contingency on the Avalon. They
were going on mission's of exploration and such. No more black OPS or so she
thought.
"That is what I said, our security force will be Marines. I have been
advised that it set to this class of vessel, and the fact that we will be
going
into the great unknown."
"Just exactly where would you like me to stash them? As far down in the
bowels of the ship as possible?" She couldn't believe that they were going to
have marines aboard. Of all things to have.
"Well.. give them the security officer quarters on Decks 12 and 26."
Sighing, Skyler responded, "Understood Sir. Skyler out."
Sitting on the bridge the quiet was suddenly broken by James at Tactical.
"Captain, we are picking up an audio only hail. It is on a repeating
frequency."
Immediately Skyler perked up, "Let's hear it."
James played the message for all to hear.
"...Orange. All systems are down, life support is failing. Will be inside a
life pod. Do not destroy shuttle! Please!"
"Lt. see if you can get a lock on that signal. If it is in tractor range let
me know if not we will have to send a shuttle or something."
Tapping her comm badge she called Keith again. "Admiral, you might want to
come to the bridge. We have picked up a distress signal on audio only. Sounds
like the signal has been repeating itself for sometime."
"Once we have everyone aboard, inform the station that we wish to depart.
If it has been going for some time, then another hour or so, unfortunately
will not hurt." He hated to say that, but it was somewhat true. "While we are
waiting, try to locate from where it is coming, so when we do leave, we can be
en route."
"Understood."
Skyler made the appropriate arrangements for the marine contingent and
ordered James to get a lock on the signal. Her next duty was to call the
station
and get everyone aboard.
"Izar, this is the Avalon. Please be advised that once we have everyone
aboard we will be departing immediately. Please make the following
announcement,
All crew boarding the Avalon are to do so immediately."
"Avalon, this is Izar station, Message received and announcement made. You
are clear to depart at your wish."
On the station the following was heard by everyone, "Attention, all crew of
the USS Avalon please report immediately to the ship, I repeat, all crew of
the Avalon please report to the ship."
Now all Skyler could do is wait and hope that whoever was in that escape pod
was still alive.
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