"Miscommunication Issues"
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Stardate: 60298.1442
Setting: USS ANUBIS, Bridge
Having received the signal from the CEO, the Romulan/Terran hybrid engaged the deflector dish after having received the confirmation from their CO. The concerned look on the Captain's face spoke volumes and the glance that he had shot to the Sec/Tac officer had confirmed that he had been hoping for the best while readying for the worse.
Visions of the plan failing filled the CO’s thoughts, and although none of the members of the senior staff had been telepathic, those images had been shared by most. The odds of success were less than optimal but no one on the bridge dared to speak out loud of the possibility of things going wrong for fear of making it happen.
Waiting for baited breath, the CO scanned the stations around the command pit, glad to see that everyone was ready to act the moment the news would come in. All that was left to do was to see what this news would be.
The holographic image of the XO came alive at the ILO's station as the result of the plan was observed on the monitors of the ICG. =/\= The Hirogen ship has altered route and is now on a direct intercept course for the Orion Scout ship which powered up its weapons almost at the same time. The reactions were different but it seems that the plan has worked. We are not detecting any signs that the Hirogens or the Orions suspect that a third ship sent these signals. =/\=
Having heard the report made by the XO, the CO let out a sigh of relief before addressing the one responsible for this amazing feat, "Well done David, now get your ass back up here. The fun has just started and since we might need another of your miracles I want you on the bridge."
The CEO wasted no time in replying to his Captain’s order, sounding relieved, =/\= Aye aye sir, on my way. =/\=
Using the holographic image that was present on the bridge, the XO turned towards the command pit and the man sitting in the central chair, a teasing grin on her face, =/\= Sounded like he was not convinced that the plan would work. =/\=
The CO returned the weak smile as he met the gaze of the woman who was actually no there but several decks above head, "I don’t blame him. I wasn't all that certain that it would work but I suspect that you believed in him."
The XO vigorously shook her head in denial, =/\= Are you kidding? I had the staff up here ready to ping every target in the system so that we could get the advantage of a first strike the moment we were discovered. Of course now that it actually worked, I will deny this and the IGC staff has already vowed to support my claim, so no one tell David any of this. We beat the odds this time, so let's just be happy about it and get our people off the planet. =/\=
A wide variety of chuckles and nods came from all around the bridge as the staff resumed their work, the first of numerous hurdles having been successfully crossed.
Scanning for the positions of the three ships that had been approaching, Lt. Seth seemed quite happy to see that the VENTURE CAPITAL had taken the lead while the Hirogens and Orions battled it out. Considering the lopsided strengths and size of the two engaged ships, the Sec/Tac officer knew that this delay would be short lived. "Sir, we are now able to communicate with Lt. Pravat using an audio line-of-sight signal. Their estimated time of arrival to the orbit of the planet is now 8 minutes."
Returning his gaze to the front of the bridge, the CO went to ask for a comm. Signal to be sent to the VENTURE CAPITAL but the order was pre-empted by the Romulan/Terran hybrid who had already enabled the signal after having made sure that the signal would not be intercepted or distorted by anything between the ANUBIS and the Ferengi freighter. "Lt. Pravat is answering the hail sir."
Not surprised by the efficiency of his crew, Captain Simmons stood from his chair and addressed the Marine CO. "Glad to see you made it back, found anything interesting during your travels?"
A hint of sadness laced the words of the Marine 2nd Lt. indicating that things had not gone as smoothly as they could have. =/\= We had a run in with a group of Hirogen soldiers stations inside of a hollow asteroid which we suspect was used for some sort of smuggling operation. We found nothing pertaining to the Mind Stone or Ens. Lea Summers. I will give you my personal report as soon as we find a way to get back onboard the ANUBIS without attracting any attention. =/\=
James could tell that something was bothering the Marine CO but circumstances dictated that it would have to wait. "I am sorry to say this, but your return to the ANUBIS will have to wait. Cmdr. Enaii and Major Nikita are currently on the planet surface with a dozen Cardassian soldiers on their tail. We cannot help them without revealing our presence. Since there are already two Ferengi vessels in orbit, your arrival should not raise too many questions. Land and extract our people, we will monitor your progress and move in to help should you need it."
The XO's voice was heard next as she took advantage of the period of silence that had followed the CO's announcement. =/\= Lt. Pravat, I am sending you via the same channel all available tactical information that we have been gathering. I hope it will help. =/\=
After another moment of silence, the Marine CO acknowledged having received the order and the tactical information although not sounding all too pleased about it, =/\= Data received. We’ll contact you as soon as the extraction is completed. Pravat out. =/\=
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Serena Switt {serena1141@yahoo.com.au}
Lieutenant Serenna
Chief of Operations / Second Officer
USS ANUBIS
