Space Opera: A cruise to Remember (IC)

[Venom]

Romow

I'll do what I can to help Doc, but my area of expertise is more in line with flying a gunboat than actually boarding a hostile vessel, or even search and rescue. He motions to Tamra with his thumb, He'd be more in command in this situation than I would be. Looking right at Tamra he snaps off a salute, Sir!

[Greystone]

James coughed and said "well, perhaps we should get started, people may need help"

[Krrth]

The ship's stores are open, if there is anything you think you might need for this investigation.

[Moral Wiz]

Amleth

Erica nods at all this, smiling at the people's reactions

I'll go tell the capitan of such. Thank you all for this

She heads off back to the briefing room

[Ipphli]

Tamra

Tamra returns the salute, then smirks. "Much as I appreciate the vote of confidence, I'm more used to making sure a vessel works than captaining one." He looks over at the doctor and nods before looking at the others. "So, how about we introduce ourselves? Won't risk my neck with people I don't even know the names of."

[Greystone]

James steps forward smartly his hand outstretched "I am Dr. James Alexander Rollins, Archaeologist and Xeno-Biologist"

[Raz_Fox]

Llyrid

"Llyrid of the Tarkaden! ISS scout extraordinare, best pilot in seven lightyears of here and consummate gunslinger! Ready for action, and ready for excitement!" Even though Llyrid is small, her enthusiasm, loud voice and wide grin help attract notice.

"So, we gonna go check it out or just sit here and talk?"

[Krrth]

On the Bridge

Captain, this is starting to really worry me. That signal hasn't cut off, but they have to know we're here. That means they either can't, or won't, turn it off.

I had the same thought, and it's worrying. Fortunately, it looks like we've got some volunteers to go over and take a look. At least one of them is Star Force.

Star Force? Thank God.

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All this info will be passed along, as will the offer to draw basic equipment from ships stores. Now's the time to ask any specific questions you may have.

[Venom]

Romow

Well, I guess introductions couldn't hurt since I have forgotten most everyones name here that I met at the starport. No offense met, I'm just horrible with names. Anyway, he clears his throat. My name is Lieutenant Commander Salra Romow, Star Force, but please just call me Romow, or sir, he says to Tamra, Commander works just fine sir, or if you wish my call sign is "Ice". And it's a pleasure to met you all... again. he looks at those from the starport on Simurgh V. Looking at Llyrid, I'd be careful of that boast about being the best pilot in seven lightyears. He says with a mischievous grin. I've got over 2000 hours of combat flight time, and I've only been shot down three times.

[Jolly Steve]

"Tuesday Macout."

[Krrth]

On the Bridge,as the Dr walks in

So, did you find enough volunteers?

[Moral Wiz]

Dr. Erica Amleth

I think so. A large group outside, raring to go, it looks like.

Varying degrees of armsmanship but we've got StarForce personnel, including at least one who specializes in starship design, and a scout who seems eager for adventure.

[Venom]

Romow

So, Mr. Macout, he said to the mysterious man. What is it that you do?

[Jolly Steve]

Romow

So, Mr. Macout, he said to the mysterious man. What is it that you do?

I used to be a pilot.

[Xapi]

Well, as I told Dr Ahmlet, my name is David Hardin, and I am an engineer. I've worked in an independent ship for about 20 years.

[Krrth]

Bridge

Good. How do you want to get started? I'm thinking of sending a launch over, but as you know, it can only hold 8 people max, including the pilot. Will that be sufficient?

[Moral Wiz]

Dr. Erica Amleth

I think that should be enough to send this group of volunteers along, whilst we get a Sec team together as back up, no?

Securing the ship must be our priority. Once that's done, if there are any passengers or crew that can be helped, we can do so. Then perhaps, we can continue on our war.

Do you want to speak to the volunteers, sir?

[Krrth]

Bridge

I should, shouldn't I. After all, I may be sending all of you to your deaths. Yes, I should at least look them in the eye. Bring them to the conference room, would you please?

[Moral Wiz]

Bridge

All of you?

Erica looks confused, then smiles

Sir, I'm not volunteering I'm afraid. I know that Russo would like to get rid of me, but...

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There are more than eight. Tuesday, Bianca, James, Hardin, Romow, Llyrid, Robert Jennings and Tamra.

And Erica has not combat skills...

[Krrth]

Bridge


Do they have anyone capable of basic medical diagnosis? If not, I'd at least like to have you wait on the launch.

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We lost Jennings, Adumbration dropped.

[Moral Wiz]

Dr. Amleth

Erica sighed

Probably not. All right sir, I'll tag along. I'm a non-combatant, but if they're are passengers in trouble, I'll at least be able to help them somewhat.

[Moral Wiz]

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err... she's in a totally different room, some distance away, in a meeting of the ship's high level management.

Either you didn't hear, or followed her.

[Greystone]

(Nevermind, that would be weird)

[Krrth]

Bridge


that's all I ask. Just stay on the launch, and monitor what is going on. You may want to keep a pilot onboard as well, just in case.

[Krrth]

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moving things forward....

The group has been gathered in the launch bay. You have been assigned launch #2, which can hold a maximum of 8 people, including crew

[Krrth]

Those going to the endangered ship has boarded the launch, and lifted off. The launch flies through space, and quickly docks at an external hatch, the boat bay being occupied by another craft. As the hatch opens, you notice a dim light in the airlock ahead. What do you do?