[Mission Starter] Lt Commander Ava Munro - For Those In Distress
Ava Munro
(( OOC: This is the start of the mission. If you have any open scenes left to SIM you can Backsim to close these off, please don't Backsim to open any new scenes. This is a lengthy sim but I've tried to keep tags to a minimum and set everyone up into teams ))
((Ready Room - Deck 1 - USS Artemis-A))
Most of her time in the ready room was spent idling around. She pottered here and there. The room felt like MacKenzie, which was at once a comfort and a source of mild trepidation. Like a warning that reached across the vacuum of space.
Take care of my ship, it cried loudly in her head.
This room more than any other, outside of personal quarters, represented the captain. Personal belongings and keepsakes were spread around, even the desk was a statement of who Fleet Captain MacKenzie was. Solid and dependable.
Ava knocked her knuckles on the desk. Maybe she hoped that somehow courage and wisdom would unknot themselves from the wood?
Munro: Computer, open Acting Captain's Log.
With a melodic chirp the computer indicated it was recording.
Munro: With Fleet Captain MacKenzie recalled to Starfleet Medical, to aid in a highly sensitive project. I find myself in command of the Artemis, barely unpacked with a crew that hasn't had a chance to know me :: sighs :: They will respect the rank and the trust that MacKenzie has placed in me, I have no doubt. On that end, I have asked Lt Commander Jovenan to be my temporary XO until MacKenzie returns and I resume my position as First Officer.
Ava looked out at the stream of stars that passed by the windows of the ready room.
Munro: Our patrol of the Milano Sector was interrupted when we received a distress call from a very unusual source.
Ava turned and placed a hand on the back of the chair.
Munro: A former colony ship, part of a fleet belonging to a peaceful nomadic species called The Boraxian. We -
The familiar sound of her combadge chirp interrupted her.
Munro: Computer, pause Acting Captain's Log.
She tapped her combadge.
Kaz’Orah: =/\= Captain, the Artemis is approaching the damaged vessel. =/\=
Munro: =/\= Drop us out of warp, I'll be right there =/\=
Ava felt a wave of relief as she left the ready room. At least she could focus on something else other than her own ability to lead.
((Bridge - Deck 1 - USS Artemis-A))
((OOC note: On the bridge is Munro, Jovenan, K'Wara, Storm and Meris to begin with))
Ava’s steps quickened as she walked down the short corridor that led from the ready room onto the main section of the bridge, she nodded to the junior officer that was currently manning the science station as she passed. Of course, Lt Commander Jovenan was now at the XO station.
She stood in front of the master systems display and all eyes turned to her. She had made pains to remember as many names to face as possible even then some of the names failed her.
She pulled down the front of her uniform, an act she'd seen many captains do and suddenly it all made sense. It gave you something to do in the moment while you gathered your faculties.
She began to move around the mission ops station and took the single step that took her down in front of the captain's chair. She remained standing.
She turned to the security and tactical station to her left, where the new Betazoid tactical officer was seated.
Munro: Lt Storm, yellow alert.
Storm: Response
As the lights on the bridge dimmed and the alert colour activated a warm glow through the bridge. She took in the sight in front of her. A large vessel streamed colourful gases from various sections. It appeared that there were two significant hull breaches.
She turned to Ensign Meris who was seated at conn directly in front of her.
Munro: Get us closer, ensign.
Meris: Response
Without really thinking about it at all she took to the Captain's seat. It wasn't the first time she'd taken the centre chair but it was the first time that she had taken it as the commanding officer. She allowed herself a few seconds to take that in. No more than that.
Munro: :: to Jovenan :: What's the status, Commander?
Jovenan: Response
Ava looked out at the ship, now that they were closer she could note the various scorch marks and seemingly precise damage on the hull. This was a focused and careful attempt to disable the ship.
Munro: So they've been attacked :: to the bridge crew :: I'd like to know who and the weapon that was used :: to K'Wara at the Ops Station :: Open up a channel with the ship. Let's see if we can shed some light on the situation.
K'Wara: Response
After a few seconds, on the screen came the unfamiliar face of a Boraxian, two bulbous lobes dominated the top of the head and wide eyes and small facial features.
Luirétt: Response
Ava stood up and took several steps forward.
Munro: I am Captain Munro of the starship Artemis. We have responded to your distress call, and we'd like to offer our assistance.
Luirétt: Response.
Ava realised that the individual that introduced themself as Luirétt didn't seem to know where they were or the seriousness of the situation they found themselves in. Or at least that was how it came across, they seemed to be more concerned with leaving than anything else.
Munro: Our scans indicate that you have several hull breaches and your ship appears to have been disabled deliberately? Do you have any injured? We have medics and engineers that could help you?
Luirétt: Response
Ava listened to the person that she supposed was the leader of this group. From what she had read about Boraxians they had a complex social hierarchy and she suspected that there may be more to this than first appeared. Even so they had both a duty and obligation to help a distressed vessel.
When the Boraxians face left the screen she turned to Jovenan.
Munro: Commander, I already have Lt. Commander Silveira on standby with Ensigns Tho'Bi and Cole ready to board. If you can take Richards, Bergmen and Imril as well. Tread carefully but I'd like to find out if they are hiding anything.
Jovenan: Response
She paced towards Tamio’s station.
Munro: Lt K'Wara can you join Doctors Morgan and Bancroft in Cargo Bays 1 and 2 and help them set up the triage centre. I have a feeling we're about to get some visitors.
K'Wara: Response
As the two officers left she turned to the others.
Munro: Ensign Meris can you scan the ship and give me an indication of lifesigns? I'd like to know how many visitors we might expect to receive, focus on the areas of the ship that are showing signs of distress. Beam them over to the triage area.
Meris/Storm: Response
Munro: Lt Storm, what kind of armaments does the colony ship have?
Meris/Storm: Response
((OOC: Team splits as below:
Munro: Meris and Storm
Morgan: K'Wara and Bancroft
Jovenan: Richards, Bergmen and Imril
Silveira: Tho'Bi and Cole
Team leads should have scene openers started soon but feel free to sim your preparation if you are part of the boarding parties or setting up the triage team))
Commanding Officer (Acting)
USS Artemis-A
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