The Ol' Switcharoo

Posted on Fri Apr 19th, 2024 @ 12:21am by Commander Kevin Lance

Mission: Starbase 364
Location: USS Chuck Norris
Timeline: Current

on:
{Bridge, Deck 1}

Kevin walked onto the bridge of the Norris and took over command from the Second Officer. He had been unable to resist the urge to stopped by the Captain’s quarters to check in on Kolar. Ensign Mariten had been assigned baby-sitting duty, something Kevin wasn’t entirely happy with but she was the crewmember who was the most available and seeing her frazzled demeanor rather soften his stance. Kolar seemed pleased to see Kevin but had asked for his mama. A wave of anxiety swept over Kevin as he forced a smile and promised that she would be back soon. Outside of Mira’s quarters, he had had to take a moment to compose himself.

On the bridge, Kevin instructed the duty communication officer to hail the away team. Lieutenant Walker had remained on the planet with two of K’ner toughest Hazard Team member to ensure Lucin good behavior.

=/\= “Are you sure that this is a good idea?” =/\= Walker asked over the comms.

“No,” Kevin admitted, “but it is the best idea out of a whole bunch of bad ones.”

Settling himself into the Captain’s Conn, Kevin ordered the duty flight control officer to take the ship into the planet’s atmosphere. Turbulence buffeted the crew and the ship sliced downward. Within minutes, they had arrived at the predetermined location a dozen kilometers from Lucin’s cave and the ship settled into a hover.

“Lieutenant Walker,” Kevin announced over the comms, “you may commence displacement.”

=/\= “Aye, Commander. Displacement in five. Four. Three. Two. One.” =/\=

The entire bridge seemed to shimmer and Kevin nearly lost consciousness. A couple of the duty officers who had been standing did collapse. Kevin called for medical to the bridge and attempted to contact the away team. “Lance to Walker,” he announced.

The comm channel was silent.

“Commander,” the communications officer called out, “I have lost contact with Lieutenant Walker’s comm badge. The Haz Team as well.”

That boded well for Kevin’s plan. “Tactical, coordinate with Communications to find Captain Rodale and Lieutenant Kronnelti. Science, try to pinpoint when we are.”

The dice were thrown. He hoped that they didn’t crap out.

:off

Lieutenant Commander Kevin Lance
Executive Officer
USS Chuck Norris