The Spark and the Powderkeg (Ronin): Difference between revisions

As the ''Rhine'' set off for its mission, Ensigns [[Luxa Lorana|Lorana]] and [[Ian O'Connor|O'Connor]] considered how to remodulate the runabout's sensors to possibly pick up on the advance warning - the "buzz" - that the Sencha Wave weapon released before impact, just as Ens [[Ian O'Connor|O'Connor]] noticed a small meteor swarm apparently orbiting something. Lt.Cdr. [[Alieth]] ordered the runabout close in on the meteor swarm, as they could use it as cover for conducting more detailed scans on the Olidra system, when they realized that it was orbiting another piece of debris. An intact escape pod of Starfleet make. Approaching the escape pod, the ''Rhine'' transports three still-living escapees on board - one Vulcan Lieutenant, though wearing an old Uniform, a civilian female and a wounded Betazoid male, whose capsule had cracked, depositing a piece of glass in his torso. Lt.Cdr. [[Alieth]] - a trained physician - and her volunteer nurse, Ensign [[C'iri Mingan Hopkins|Hopkins]], set to aid the Betazoid, as Ensign [[Ian O'Connor|O'Connor]] maneuver the ''Rhine'' back out of the meteor swarm. Ensign [[Luxa Lorana|Lorana]] comments on the old uniform, believing it to be from the early 24th century.

 

 

After assembling the data logs about point of interest in the system - such as the odd impulse-driven asteroid - Ensign [[Marty Tucker|Tucker]] reports to the runabout ''Kushiro'' for a rescue and recovery mission. With an assembled team, the ''Kushino'' departs the ''Ronin'' shuttlebay from the wrong side, earning the overeager Ensign the ire of Major [[Ishani Singh|Singh]], the resident CAG,  and inspiring the amusement of his senior officers. Approaching the gas giant where they presume the freighter to be hiding, LT. [[V'Len Kel|Kel]] programs the runabout to broadcast a signal to assure any still-living crewmembers that the approaching vessel is friendly to avoid armed conflict from their would-be rescuees, before inoculating the team in preparation for the rescue mission.

The team manages to locate life signs inside the atmosphere of the gas giant, but due to the native interference, they aren't capable of ascertaining how many. Moreover, the freighter's in a decaying orbit, and will likely fall further into the gas giant in short order. Strategically maneuvering the ''Kushino'' above the freighter, Ensign [[Marty Tucker|Tucker]] extends the runabout's shields to encompass the freighter as well - in order to protect both vessels in case enemies come about while the rescue operation is ongoing - and locks the freighter in place with the tractor beam. Then, the operation is ready to begin.

The group suits up in EV equipment before transporting aboard the S.S. Sabrina's Delight. Ensign [[Marty Tucker|Tucker]] comments on the poor state of the freighter, but the party is soon intercepted by the Andorian First Mate, Sm'uf. Sm'uf guides the group to meet the Captain of the freighter.