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Post by LucianG on Apr 26, 2005 11:54:10 GMT -6
LucianG
Senior Flight Officer Solan stepped to the front of the briefing room. In light of how closely the squadrons had been working together recently, Majors Brie and Lucian had agreed to have a joint briefing in Alpha Bay’s Ready Room Number 1. Both survey groups would be launching from Alpha Bay anyway, since most of the Black Squadron Vipers had been temporarily housed there after the battles in the Frodarian system due to the extensive damage taken in the battle to Beta Bay.
Solan was about half the age of his uncle, Science Officer Solon, but other than THAT, they had few similar characteristics. Solan still had a full head of dark hair, and a thin moustache. He was relatively tall and powerfully built, and he rarely ever wasted time on pleasantries. Instead, he tried to arrow straight in on the point, whereas his uncle had rarely ever been accused of doing that. As soon as Major Lucian nodded to him, he was into the briefing.
“From our long-range observations, the Pauvwell system consists of a small to medium sized reddish star surrounded by two bands of asteroids,” Solan said, pointing to the map being displayed on the large vid screen. “We’ve detected no large bodies indicative of planets. We believe there are numerous comets and rogue asteroids based on anomalies that have been noted in the analyses.”
“We’ll be coming in about here. There may be some small tag-along asteroid-type debris, so we’ll watch for this immediately on arrival. If it gets bad, we will delay survey teams launch until it clears. Once you’ve launched, you are on comm silence, except short-range ship-to-ship may be used, sparingly. On the way out, you will operate as conservatively as possible to conserve fuel. Don’t forget that! If you run into anything, you’re on your own; use your judgment.”
He talked specifics for a few more centons, but paused to glare when Ensign Eirikhr entered the room and had a seat. “Ensign, on this ship, and in my briefings, you will be on time, or you will be out an assignment. Understood?”
Eirikhr was saying, “Yes, Sir!” At the same time, Major Lucian, who didn’t know Solan very well, said, “Senior Flight Officer Solan, I’ll take the responsibility for him on this one. It was arranged with Major Brie and Commander Sheba. I’ll brief the Major and the Ensign on what they missed when she arrives.”
Solan nodded and continued, “Our objective is locating a jump point that will take us to the Axces System, which on our star chart, is here. There may be multiple jump points, but as always, there will only be one really good one that will get us there in the quickest time possible.” Switching screens, he continued, “Gold Squadron will take the ‘right side’ of the system. Our objective is a suitable jump point in this vicinity, here,” he said, circling his laser pointer on the screen. “There may be lots of crap floating around out there, so be careful. Be on alert for any ships in the system. There will be great hiding places here, especially for pirates and marauders, if there are any in this system.
“Black Squadron, you’ve got the ‘left.’ Your objective is believed to be in this area, which borders Gold’s objective. Once you’ve run your scans and done your calcs, the teams will combine for the return trip home. Gold Leader drew the straw as mission commander for the return trip. If there have been no signs of life or technology discovered, you’ll return to the Callisto as quickly as possible while conserving fuel to the maximum extent possible.”
He looked around the room and said, “That’s it. Any questions?”
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CommanderEirikhr
From Ensign Eirikhr: Ensign Eirikhr raises his hand to be acknowledged as Senior Flight Officer Solan looks at him, standing on the Ready Room Podium, "May I have permission to stand up and address you Senior Flight Officer. I have a question." Senior Flight Officer Solan looks with narrowed eyes at Ensign Eirikhr, much like a Caprican Scientist examining an Dagget for Ratallium Capricaious Disease. "Well yes you may address me," Senior Flight Officer Solan says in an icy voice, "I give you something for guts but make it good." Ensign Eirikhr snaps to attention from his seat in the back row and respectfully salutes Senior Officer Solan in the best Caprican Military Academy Decorium, "First of all I appoligize that I am late and it Will Not Happen Again, Secondly I Learn From My Mistakes. I would like to ask what happens if we encounter a smaller Cylon Taskforce in the Pauvwell System near the star where Gold Squadron will be looking for a Jump Point for the Axces System amongst the space debris that Gold Squadron will investigate on the Right Side, will this interfere with our Survey Mission Sir?"
Ensign Eirikhr remains standing next to his chair.
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MedievalSong
I sat there in the briefing room, still stunned that the Major was asking me to be second for the Black mission. My mind raced as I thought of what all has happened in the past few sectars on the Callisto. Suddenly I heard something that made me laugh. "If you find yourself in a bind, just ask Lt Kris to tow you back! I hear she's good at that. Just ask the Major!" the room busted up laughing. It was Lt MaraJade. "Yeah Yeah laugh it up cuz if it's you Mara, you will have to find your own way home! Remember Black is left Gold is right! I am not hauling my cookies to save your tail if all you need is a tow. Plus I have raised my towing rates! I don't think you can afford them!" I couldn't help teasing back at her. I looked at poor Major Lucian and I shook my head as I smiled at him. I knew it was going to be a long time till we lived that one down. The room was dissmissed and I was nearly ran over by my twin as she came in with someone's blaster. At that point I didn't want to know. I walked over to where the Major was. "Sir, may I ask you a question?" "Sure what is it lieutenant?" "I am honored that you picked me to be second in command for this mission, but can I ask why you did? I don't want to sound like I am questioning your decision, I just... am curious that is all. Sorry I asked."
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Jarrynn
Lt Jarrynn sat there monitoring Lt Najinn as he rested peacefully. Still with in her she hoped that one day he would let her in his heart, but resigned that the only words he would call her was "friend". Her heart heavy with that, she went about going thru the medlab. She came across a blaster and looked around. Going thru the past centons of patients Jarrynn found that the new Ensign was there. She took a look at Najinn and saw he was ok and left a tech in charge of watching him. Plus she knew Holodoc was there. So she took off in a sprint to the briefing room. She nearly took out her twin and as funny as it is to see them together at times, this was weird for Jarrynn for she felt weird seeing her twin like that. She shook it off, thinking she was just drained and exhausted. She didn't sleep much since the planet mission. She saw the new ensign and walked up to him. Tapping him on the shoulder she cleared her throat as she held out his weapon. "Ensign I think this is yours?" He looked flustered as he took it from her. "Don't worry Ensign, it happens to the best of them. Good luck on your mission. Watch out for Lt MaraJade. She's a fiesty one. Soon to be sealed to Captain Skyler!" Jarrynn headed over to Major Lucian. "Sorry it took me so long to get back to you Major, I understand you wanted to talk to me?"
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LucianG
Solan stood there with a grin on his face similar to that of the proverbial cat with bird feathers sticking out its mouth.
"SOP--standard operating procedure, Ensign. I suggest you read up on it. For a quick review: If they're larger or smaller in number than your force, and they haven't discovered you, you follow discretely, find their base of operation, and report back to the Callisto without being seen. If they're smaller in number and you've been located, you TAKE THEM OUT! If they're more numerous and they see you, it's up to the mission commander. Whatever happens, you don't ever lead a large force back to this Battlestar if it appears that said force would endanger this ship. Next?"
In the back of the room, Major Lucian looked at a young Lieutenant questioning her orders and ability. He said, "Lieutenant Kris, examine your question. You wonder why? Your wondering is exactly the reason. Instead of wondering why, you should be asking yourself, 'why not?' You must prove to yourself that you can do this. You gain experience and confidence by doing something, sometimes over and over. If you don't think you can do it, you've got two choices: try and do, or give up and walk away. I have confidence that you'll do the first. Go get some sleep, and don't prove me wrong tomorrow."
"Thank you! Major!" said Lieutenant Kris as she turned and rushed toward the door. Moments later, on seeing Kris and Jarrynn collide, Lucian laughed. Nurse Jarrynn gingerly handed a laser pistol to Ensign Eirikhr, and after a brief exchange under the glaring watch of Senior Flight Officer Solon that neither seemed to notice, Jarrynn approached Lucian.
Lucian replied, "Yes, Nurse Jarrynn, I want to schedule an eye exam. I've noticed that I've had a little difficulty seeing clearly recently, and I want to get this taken care of now before it gets worse."
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Brie
Some thing about Ensign Erikhr's story just didn't sit right with Brie. Some people seemed to believe what he was saying, but Brie didn't. It was just too strange to be true. She had seen the look on Lt. Col Charybdis' face, realized that he had doubts as well. Using Lt. Holodoc's suggestion that Erikihr spend time in the sims before going on a mission as an excuse, Brie decided to make a change.
"Ensign," Brie said, trying to get his attention.
Erikihr approached Brie. "You don't believe me, do you, Major."
"It's not my job to believe you or not," Brie said, avoiding an answer. "My job is to take care of Gold Squadron. Since it's been recommended that you spend time in the sims before going on a mission, I'm sorry but I'll have to replace you."
"I understand," Erikihr replied, obviously disappointed.
As Brie left to find Kiwi and brief him on the mission, she decided that maybe she should stop putting off that visit with Najinn. He might be able to fill her in on Cylong brainwashing.
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Post by LucianG on Mar 29, 2007 10:47:38 GMT -6
Jarrynn
"Sure anytime you are ready come on down. I will get you in and see what is going on." she said with a smile. She rubbed her shoulder from where her and Kris bumped into each other. Lucian still chuckled. "Is it weird having her on board?" he asked. "Sometimes. It's weird having one period. It takes some getting used to when you see a reflection of yourself a lot. And I didn't know she was going on the mission since she just came back from one. I guess that is why I was caught off guard. I mainly came down to return the new ensign's weapon since he left it in the medlab. Anyways thanks." "For?" "Whatever you said that made her smile. It's been hard to see her smile lately except when she mentioned the shooting range and where she ended up hitting the target. And I agree with Amy. I think all the girls on board would love to get their hands on a greeting card with that on it when ever they are scorned by the menfolk here." She winked as she laughed. "did you know that she really didn't intend to hit the target there?" The new ensign came over and looked at Jarrynn rather funny as if he was trying to figure something out in his head. "Ensign, Lt Kris is my TWIN! Yes there are two of us running rampant on this ship. NO we are not clones. Yes we are individuals. And she is the one to watch out for not me! No matter what she says! Yes you just saw us together. No I can not change my clothes and hair color in a micron." Jarrynn was so used to getting these questions that she just automatically rambles them off to people who look at her and Kris like she was getting from the new ensign. Turning back to Major Lucian, who was chuckling. "I take it you get questioned a lot?" "All the time for all our lives so far. So when are you heading down?"
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LucianG
"Jarrynn, after the mission launches at the start of First Shift, I'm meeting with our Warrior Training Team, and then with Commander Sheba," said Lucian. "I'll swing by right after lunch, say 05:00, if that's all right with you? For now, I'm going to talk to Major Brie and Eirikhr, then go ride herd on our mission personnel to be sure they are well rested in the morning." Chuckling again, he said, "Can you do me a favor? Ask Nurse Holodoc to lay off any pranks tonight, at least with respect to the survey team members, okay?"
He didn't say it, but he planned to get some sleep himself as soon as he could. They said goodnight, and Jarrynn was on her way. Lucian shook his head thanking the Lords that the twins had separate careers. If they wore the same uniform type and he had to tell them apart every day....
He saw Brie across the room with Eirikhr, whose face had a pained expression. Lucian went to find out what was happening.
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BSGRose
After the briefing ended, Rose headed out to get something to eat in the mess hall and then relax some before heading off to her bunk to get some needed rest before the mission that she would be going on soon. She hadn't seen Hawke in awhile and wondered if he was working or not. Guess she would just have to wait and see since she didn't know where to find him at the moment.
After a short walk back up to the Mess Hall, Rose goes inside and over to the line to get something to eat. Once she had selected the items she wanted, Rose went over to one of the empty table she was able to find after searching the room some. Rose sat down at the table and quietly ate her dinner alone. Once she finished her dinner several centons later, Rose got up and headed out of the mess hall. She wasn't ready to head back to the barracks yet and go to bed. So she decided to go to the oberservation lounge and sit and think for awhile while looking out the windows.
After a little searching, Rose finds the oberservation lounge and walks inside. She then goes over to one of the couches near the windows and sits down pulling her legs up to her. While she was sitting there, Rose looks out the window and begins thinking about various things that have happened over the past few cycles.
CommanderEirikhr
Frome Ensign Eirikhr: While still in the Alpha Bay Ready Room, after all the other Colonial Warriors are rushing out after the Pauvwell Survey Briefing for the Pauvwell Survey Mission, Ensign Eirikhr is hailed by his commanding officer, Captain Major Brie Of Gold Squadron, she tells him some devistating news......he's darn well pulled from this mission because (A) Captain Major Brie thinks he is a real Cylon Humanoid-Clone, (B) Ensign Eirikhr may be what everyone believes, a Baltar-like traitor from somewhere unknown, (C) Ensign Eirikhr picks it out of Captain Major Brie's expression........He's been brainwashed by the Cylons and sent here by them to Infiltrate the Battlestar Callisto! ***My God, has the Lord Gods Of Kobol and Commander Adama got me into, thinks Ensign Eirikhr.***
In a low disappointed voice Ensign Eirikhr intones in clipped Colonial Cadet Academy Decorium, easily recognized by this bullish-headed Alternate Captain Major Brie, "Captain Major Brie.....you do what ever you think is best for your Gold Squadron. I will obey your orders in this matter, if you wish me off this mission, fine, you will post someone else in my place that is your decision and only yours not mine..........but as an Colonial Warrior Ensign First Class Cadet Graduate I have some rights too as you well know, first you have not stated any true reasons why I am ordered off this mission, however if I were even to state what I believe you think about me, you would have me residing in the Callisto Brig's cooler for insubordination to a superior officer. Ma'am I am too honorable to say that too you....you have not given me permission to speak freely and I will not in this situation.
It is because of you, Commander Apollo, Commander Sheba and Lt. Commander Athena, that I am here on the Battlestar Callisto in this timeline, the late Commander Adama had such high hopes in you, me and others......was he proved wrong?" ***Ensign Eirikhr sighs***, "It is pretty clear that Commander Sheba will not interceed in this matter so I have a bit of a salution to your problem of my believability.......before I take the Viper Simulator training I will go to the MediBay and have Lt. Head Nurse Holodoc and Science Officer Solon take samples of my brain tissue and have me put voluntarily on the Hypnoscan-Brain Wave Scanning Equipment to check if I have ever been brainwashed by the Cylons.....ma'am I trust that will be sufficient for your fears?" Ensign Eirikhr notes Major Lucian comming over to talk to them, he whispers to Captain Major Brie, "You better inform him of your decision now?"
JustinB
Listening attentively to the briefing from the back row, a smile came across Ensign JustinB's face. This would be his first mission and he was looking forward to it. Even though it is just a survey mission he was hoping that there was action. Not that he was gun-ho, but he was eager to put his training into practice.
At the end of the briefing, JustinB went to the mess hall to grab a light meal. Afterwards he decided to go for a walk and see if he could find Lieutenant Anubis. JustinB ended up at the observation lounge and saw a Lieutenant sitting down who was at the briefing. “Hi there” he said as he sat across from her, “I am Ensign JustinB.”
“Hi, I am Lieutenant Rose,” Lieutenant Rose said. “Ma’am, I see that we are rostered as part of the Black Squadron contingent of the survey team. Just wondering, any pointers for the mission, as it is my first mission?”
“A good sleep before any mission is essential, remember your training and stay close to Lieutenant Anubis but be alert,” Rose said. “Thanks ma’am, and thank you for your help,” JustinB said as he got up.
He then headed for the Black Squadron barracks to get some good sleep for the upcoming mission. JustinB then hopped in his bunk and had a relaxing sleep.
CommanderEirikhr
From Ensign Eirikhr: Captain Major Brie says noting to Ensign Eirikhr's words, perhaps the lesson from one so young has not impressed her, perhaps Ensign Eirikhr's words from his Foster Great Grand Father has finally broke through the very ice walls that Captain Major Brie has built up around herself that she had when Ensign Eirikhr's mysterious arrival had spawned. At any rate Captain Major Brie stalks off to her duties and leaves Eirikhr alone in the empty Alpha Bay Ready room,what ever the reason, Ensign Eirikhr had to get through to someone.......this knowledge could be a curse and a living-death to those stuck in these cursed Fracking Book Of The Word Altered Timelines.....he quickly notes that Major Lucian is walking towards the Alpha Bay Ready Room with a body language that he saw the interplay between Captain Major Brie and Ensign Eirikhr.
***While Ensign Eirikhr thinks and sulks his mind wanders.........No! Not a gain.......Eirikhr's body stiffens, automatically he is staring off into space much the same way That Commander Sheba had been doing a few many Microns ago, his Spirit Mind leaves his body enveloped in a Golden Beam Of Light passing through dark cooridors past alternate timelines and alternate universes..........destination the Lord Gods Of Kobol Dimention.........there is no sensation of death only a sense of well being, love and compassion.......but Ensign Eirikhr's Spirit Mind is not fooled, it is angry and hurt that the Lord Gods Of Kobol would put him in such a situation. Then the ship is there, Ensign Eirikhr's Spirit mind enters a vast realm of Golden Lighted walls, he is in a small-vast room, Golden Walls all around like clouds but more substanctical that Blastithick Steelite.
He sits again on an Golden Chair-block as a golden portal opens at the front wall of the small-vast room, a familiar figure walls through the portal followed by another, the first is taller than the second but Ensign Eirikhr recognizes him even with the Golden Light Gown and the hood over his face with the full green eyeslits staring at him. Lord God Adama.....the other? What does Ensign Eirikhr care, Adama will introduce him soon enough.***
The first figure takes off the hood, and it is the face of his familiar Foster Great Grand Father the Late Commander Adama, "You have done well Ensign Eirikhr..........much you have given them.....you have risen their hopes.......I thankyou.", Adama intones a bit amused. "I have done well, well I do not think so Adama!!!!!", shouts Ensign Eirikhr, "What have you done to me......why have the Battlestar Callisto think I am some sort of Cylon Human-Clone, the other half like Captain Major Brie think that I am a POW having been brainwashed by the Cylons and then you say I have done well.",sputters Ensign Eirikhr now in a lower voice very indignantly.
"We did not tell you because you could have effected the outcome of their decisions Eirikhr, you are much like my son Zack is and was.....please remove the hood Son, Eirikhr needs to see you.", murmors Adama to the hooded figure...........the figure raises it's hands to the hood and removes it and there is Lt. Zack, Adama's younger son standing there. A stunned Ensign Eirikhr can only gape in astonishment, though he has never met Lt. Zack, in this dimention it seems everyone knows everyone else. "Ensign Eirikhr I am sorry we have placed such a burden on you.....one whom can help you is Commander Sheba, the other doubter is Lieutenant Colonel Charybdis, but he is like you, a changed man. Yes I can tell it from your expression.......Charybdis was once a man of abit of evil in another alternate timeline, but he changed, in this one he had a visitation with us and in the course of his life he wound up onboard the Battlestar Callisto given another chance by my father here.", Lt. Zack smiling at Ensign Eirikhr's confusion.
God Of Kobol Adama looks at Ensign Eirikhr with the most fatherly expression, "Time is short Ensign Eirikhr and you must be returned. You have a visitor and must greet him, farewell."
***With that Ensign Eirikhr's Spirit Mind is zapped back into his body and he is in the chair in the empty Alpha Bay Ready Room about to meet Major Lucian.*****
From Ensign Eirikhr: As Ensign Eirikhr sits in the empty Alpha Bay Ready Room he notices with disappointment that Major Lucian hesitates as he nears the briefing room then changes his course towards the Officers Quarters corridor of Black Squadron, ah it is possible that Lucian will nip off for 2 Centons of sleep, yet Ensign Eirikhr will wait right here for him. Eirikhr does not feel up to going back to sleep in the dorm Ensign's Quarters, nor does he feel like eating right now in the Battlestar Callisto's Enlisted Crew's Mess Halls, why, it is because of the reception he recieved and the fact he doesn't want another Spirit Mind Encounter of the Adama Kind right now.
From Ensign Eirikhr: While still sulking abit in the empty Alpha Bay Ready Room, a Centon and a half passed the young Ensign. He realized the scientists that Captain Major Brie had thought about having go over him would arrive and more security might escort him to the MedLab Bay again.
What would be the results of the tests that Dr. Cureamode and Dr. Solon find now, Ensign Eirikhr knew better than most, inconclusive about being a Cylon POW, not on record of Data Base of Rag-Tag Fleet, Ensign Eirikhr never existed in this timeline, now he suspected that he would be picked apart by an special psychologist sometime soon.....one perhaps that was a personal friend of Captain Major Brie's.....oh he could here her say to her favorite friend, "I have this special job for you......we mysteriously picked up an Ensign by the name of Eirikhr and I don't believe his story about being from an alternate timeline. I think he is simply an Caprican POW that has been Brainwashed By The Cylons!!!" "Oh well in that case for you Brie, I will make him my special project.....interesting it will be a challenge to pick this Reject's mind appart.....it could take yahrens to do but we will find out the truth.", says Captain Major Brie's psychologist friend.
This time Ensign Eirikhr would be much less than coopportive and willing to please than he had been before,was for sure, would Major Lucian actually come down to the same Alpha Bay Ready Room to talk to him or would Major Lucian be like that Virgo Bull-headed Captain Major Brie and simply chalk up Eirikhr as some crazy Ensign that was "outtolaunch" and merely forget about him.....that was the danger......Eirikhr would not get near a Viper as long as Captain Major Brie was commanding the Flightwing he had chosen to fly with.
Ensign Eirikhr has stupidly made a number of mistakes, the first believing in LGK Adama that Captain Brie might be different in her views and values, next he had voted her to Captain Major because of some sense he had of whom she might have been in a different timeline, thirdly and lastly he had choosen The Gold Squadron because of the thinking he would be more excepted here because this squadron had seemed the right choice! Now where was the support and the commaradiery that he had heard of in his altered universe, he was an man out-of-touch with the other pilots and crew of this Battlestar Callisto.....everyone was afraid of him for what he "might be"....rather than for what he was. If things stayed the same he might as well stay here untill someone came for him and they would come down here alright and have him examined again. One bright spot though, this Lt. Jarrynn, whom was a twin of this Viper Pilot Lady Lt. Kris, had come down to the Ready Room out of concern for him to deliver his lazer pistol and she had said, "Don't look so befuddled.....it happens to the best of us." Well she was friendly atleast?
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Post by LucianG on Mar 29, 2007 10:48:05 GMT -6
LucianG
Majors Brie and Lucian had walked a short distance down the corridor together. Brie said she'd removed Ensign Eirikhr from the survey team, but she said she'd have to explain later because it was so complicated and unbelievable that she wouldn't do the story justice. They'd agreed to meet for breakfast after the launch, where she'd explain as best she could. Lucian nodded and said goodnight.
He needed to track down his squadron's mission personnel, but he decided to speak briefly with Eirikhr. He walked back into the empty room and saw the Ensign standing there looking forlorn.
"Come now, Ensign, it can't be that bad," he said in the best upbeat voice he could manage.
"Excuse me, Major, Sir! I didn't hear you come back in. I thought everyone was gone, Sir," said Eirikhr.
"Ensign, it's late and I've got things to handle, but I want you to know something. It looks to me like whatever you laid on Major Brie's got her really confused. I could tell she hated to pull you off this mission, but she's got to do what's best for this ship and for her squadron, in that order. There's no best for me or you in there anywhere, understood? You just do your best, and give her a chance to sort out whatever this problem is. Don't be too disappointed. You'll get a mission soon, I'm sure."
"Yes, Sir!" said Eirikhr with a hint of a smile. "But, Sir--"
"No 'buts' on my ship, Ensign. Go to bed. Get some rest. Start over again tomorrow. I've got to go. Goodnight."
CommanderEirikhr
From Ensign Eirikhr: Major Lucian had taken time out to return from his nap to meet with Ensign Eirikhr at the Alpha Bay empty Ready Room, Eirikhr realized that he did not have to meet with Eirikhr if he hadn't of wanted too. Major Lucian had briefly talked to Captain Major Brie and then talked to Eirikhr, maybe Eirikhr's decorium spouting-off had done more for Captain Major Brie than what Eirikhr had imagined......Lord God Of Kobol Adama may have been right after all, perhaps he had broken through Cpt. Major Brie's icey walls and gave her some good information........Ensign Eirikhr had to defend himself and his abilities to help even though he was in a time and place of not his choosing. Major Lucian's words had put a new life in his step and his mind and a sort of Spring to that livelyness that he considered he had been hasty to have thought he might have to resign his position of Ensign Of Gold Squadron and sign on with Major Lucian's Black Squadron.
Ensign Eirikhr now had atleast 3-4 people that he could count on that were on his side no matter where he came from and what timeline he had been thrust into.....he was hungry and tired so he decided to go to the Enlisted Crew's Galley And Hall, have some chow and proceed to the Ensign's Dorm Quarters and get some shutteye and maybe intermingle with the Crewmembers of the Battlestar Callisto after all, things were looking up! While not perhaps being overly overjoyed about having to take new medical tests and Viper Fightercraft Simulation tests again, he would do so if ordered and even work with the scientists Dr. Cureamode and Dr. Solon, as long as they did not make a labrattius of him.
LucianG
It was dark in the small quarters. Soft breathing continued as if someone was asleep, although the only occupant was wide awake. The reason for the simulation was two listening devices that he'd discovered earlier in the secton. Rather than remove them immediately, he'd left them in place so he could use them to his on advantage when the time came. Unfortunately, now was not the time.
He rolled noisily on the bed, sliding a hand down the side. He silently pulled a small microfiber patch from the bottom rail, where he'd placed it at bedtime when he was placing his boots by the bed, in case there was a visual monitor he'd missed. He reached over, and placed the slightly sticky side of the patch over the end of a small driver he'd stuck in his pocket well before bedtime when he was still rereading the reports. That one report still bothered him several sectons later. He'd track her down in the morning, and gather more information, but he'd need an excuse to carry his questions to the Med Lab without anyone knowing. Therefore, he reached to the device on the little table by the bed, silently inserted the padded driver in one of the slots, and loosened slowly. He left a couple of threads in place, figuring that this would take a while to work through, so when the accident occurred, he'd look as surprised as anyone around him.
Several centons later when the patch was reapplied to the bottom rail, he rolled over again, and in the process, slid the driver back in his pocket. As he drifted back to sleep for another centar or so, he wondered...
Charybdis
After the meeting was over, I asked to meet with Cmdr. Sheba.
"What are you thinking, Charybdis?" was the first thing she said once we were alone.
"I don't like it, Commander. Some things our new Ensign said were right on the money. About the beings of light, your meeting with them yahrens ago. It makes me want to believe him, but as for the rest, not even the beings gave us any type of information as to what he was saying. Alternate timelines, a future with new colonies and new battlestars? He also supposedly knew all about the meetings with the beings, but if that's so, why didn't he know about my meeting with them recently? It seems like the information that you and I had received from the beings was consistent, and he even stated the same, but his information goes way beyond anything we have ever been allowed to receive from the beings. It just doesn't make sense...and I don't like it."
Sheba thought a moment. "I know what you mean. I was thinking the same thing. But we can't disprove it. Who can say that what he is saying is not real?"
"I'm not saying it can't happen, Commander, but I believe for the good of the current mission, I think Ensign Eirikhr is still quite an unknown quantity. We may not be able to disprove what he is saying, but we also can't prove it. Not only that, but he is flying wing with Lt. Amy on this mission." I responded.
Sheba raised an eyebrow knowing what my last statement meant. She knew I was worried that the new Warrior would be flying alongside Amy. But she also knew that my caution went much further than just worrying about my recently betrothed.
I continued, "I think it best that Eirikher be taken off the mission and work with Dr. Curemode and Solon to try and find a solution to what is going on with him. The last thing we need right now is another distraction like this."
I awaited to see what Sheba would say...
LucianG
"Talk with Brie. She is Gold Squadron Leader, and I don't want our first act of her new term to be our undermining her authority; however, giving her the recommendation for her consideration is our duty to this ship and the fleet."
Charybdis nodded and started to speak, but he paused, seeing that Sheba was leaving something unsaid, so he asked, "Commander, are you...?"
For just a moment, he watched her staring out the portal into the vastness of space, with a sort of dreamy expression on her face. Turning fully toward him, she once again adopted her typical expression, and said, "Yes, Charybdis, I'm fine. I'm just considering that young man. I want this solved, not only for us, but also for him. Let's solve this so he can go on with his life, whatever that may be."
Brie
Major Brie posted the following:
Change in the upcoming mission for Gold Squadron;
Lt. Amy, flight leader Lt. Kiwi
Lt. MaraJade (SIC for the mission) Lt. Kellyn
She knew that it might be slightly uncomfortable for Amy being flight leader, since Kiwi could have been the new leader of Gold Squadron, but Brie wasn't about to change that. She wanted the mission to change as little as possible.
She went to the med lab, where she was finally allowed to see Najinn. She stood there, silently, not really knowing what she should say.
Najinn started to laugh just slightly. "It's about time," he said with a smile.
Brie grabbed a chair and sat down next to his bed. "Hey, I've been out trying to get re-elected. I've been promoted to Major WITHOUT having to make that move to the bridge." She paused for just a moment. "Thanks to you."
"Don't thank me, I didn't vote," Najinn remarked.
"You know what I mean. You saved my life. Thank you."
"I'd do it again," Najinn said.
"Don't!" Brie exclaimed. "You've spent enough time in here lately. Although I do realize that you were just trying to get through your probation without having to work with the Black Shirts."
"I guess you've got me all figured out."
"Captain Jorlan is here," Brie told him. "We brought back almost 400 people. Jorlan hates me more than ever, and I don't think he's too thrilled with Sheba either."
"What about...." Najinn started and then stopped.
"Amy's pretty confused right now," Brie said. "Physically she's fine, but her head is a mess. She's going on a mission, it might give her a chance to think. I can't really tell you anymore than that, because I don't think that she even knows."
"Thanks," Najinn said.
Brie changed the subject. "Listen, I need a favor. There's a new ensign that just joined Gold Squadron, Erikihr. He's telling some pretty weird stories, things about alternate timelines and parallel universes. At first I thought that maybe he was altered, but Holodoc would have picked up on that. My guess is that he's working for the Cylons, maybe a brainwashed POW. I was wondering if maybe you could talk to him, see if you can pick anything up."
"I guess I could try," Najinn said, "but I can't make promises."
"Thanks," Brie said. "I'll let you rest. I'll try to set up a meeting, find some reason that Erikihr would need to come and see you." Brie stood up and walked towards the door. "And Najinn, thanks again."
MaraJadeJedi
"Alright Second in command! Yes! I love this already!" Mara said as she read the posting. She was in a good mood since she was released to go back to duty. She spent time with her newly promoted Captain Skyler and then after razzing Lt Kris and Major Lucian in the briefing room she was having fun! Still she needed to talk to Brie and Amy to catch up on what all was going on. PLus she needed to grab Kellyn and talk over the mission since she was Mara's wing. At this point in time, to Mara things were looking pretty good.
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Post by LucianG on Mar 29, 2007 10:48:30 GMT -6
Charybdis
I had managed to bump into Brie as she was leaving MedLab. I caught her attention and called her over.
"Brie, I saw that you changed the mission assignments. I want you to know that the Commander and I didn't question your decision, we're just playing it safe with our new Ensign, until we know a little bit more. Frankly, I'm glad that you came to the same conclusion."
Brie nodded, "I know. I started thinking that same thing myself. This is a strange system we're entering and throwing a brand new ensign out there is bad enough, but with the stuff Eirikhr is saying? this...I don't know," Brie wondered.
"Stay close at hand. You might want to have him evaluated by Rev. Mars as well. Erikhr seems to be in good spirits and cooperative, so maybe that might shed a little light on the situation. And make sure that everything he says is written down. We need to look over what he's saying. Also, have Dr. Curemode and Solon on him as well. If what he's saying is true, then there might be a whole other set of problems we got to deal with. Just think, there might be a whole other Brie in another timeline out there somewhere!" I tried to tease her a little, but the weight of the situation didn't carry it too far. Brie smiled a bit but I could tell she was thinking about it.
I headed back for the bridge to monitor the launching and the preparation for the mission. I wasn't too sure about this timeline business. I couldn't believe that there was another one of me somewhere out there. A parallel universe? It was too much to conceive of. "Only one life at a time, only one at a time..." I told myself as I made my way down the corridor.
Brie
As Charybdis walked away, Brie couldn't help but wonder if he was going to question every decision she would make from now on if Amy was concerned. He could deny it all he wanted, if she hadn't already changed the assignments he would have asked her to. For a moment she wished that Charybdis was in love with someone in Black Squadron instead. It would sure make her job a whole lot easier!
LucianG
It was getting quite late when Lucian finally tiptoed to his bunk in the Black Squadron barracks. He'd told all of the Black Squadron mission personnel to go to bed earlier, but he'd been delayed by thoughts about the training plan and about the mission. He'd been surprised when Brie told him that the new Ensign had been pulled from the team. "Unusual circumstances," had been her term. Lucian had asked for her to fill him in over breakfast after the team was launched. When he reached his bunk, he glanced at his chrono and saw that if he were asleep at that moment, he would get about 2.8 centars of sleep, again. Less than three centars had become a near regular occurence for him. That wasn't enough for a Warrior, but unless the Lieutenant Colonel or the Commander found out, or unless his performance slipped, he'd get by. Peeking toward a nearby bunk as he climbed into his own bed, he allowed a tired smile to flash across his face. Anubis lay in his bed, sleeping. If the Lieutenant caught him again, he knew he'd face another lecture. Within moments, as the chrono's alarm counted down to 2:79, Lucian was fast asleep.
Charybdis
As the centons counted down to the end of the jump, the call went out to all Warriors aboard the Callisto. All hands were to be ready for anything that lay ahead.
The flight crews were called and the alert klaxons sounded. They were to be ready to launch any micron.
The hustle and bustle of activity increased as the timer came to an end. 5...4...3...2...1...---------
A rush of engines and a slight jerk was felt aboard the massive ship as screens and scanners came alive. From the bridge, it was an impressive sight. Everything seemed to be working smoothly, until we saw what was around us.
Warning klaxons blared. Small jolts were felt. Metallic thuds were heard around the ship. Unlike anything we had yet encountered. "What the frack?" was the only thing I could utter. Suddenly, Lt. Aegina surveying the scans from around the ship reported that small chunks of debris, probably rock, were hitting the ship. Scans indicated that we had entered a system with heavy asteroid and mineral debris. It was a very dangerous situation.
Commander Sheba watched intently. "Increase energy shields, now!" she barked. It would protect us from the smaller ones, but we were to be vigilant of the big ones. The ones that could cause a lot of damage.
"Report. Any damage?" I asked. A bridge officer did a quick scan of the ship and found small breakages of antennas and things of that nature so far, but nothing major. "Get small crews to work on those and tell them to be careful." I responded.
THe officer went on, "Damage is relatively minor, and is NOT to engines. Repair crews are dispatched, Colonel."
"Good. Tell launch control for long-range Vipers to standby. Launch when ready. Also, survey teams are to maintain long range comm silence, since we don't know what is present. Short range ship to ship communication is okay." I took a look over at Sheba who was standing there watching everything take place. She didn't like this and she returned my gaze with a shake of her head. She nodded her approval of the orders to launch.
I gave the order, "Short range escort team launches first. And be careful out there." I didn't have to tell them, but this was the first time we had pilots flying into asteroids. My mind came to Amy. She was on one of the long-range missions. What a damn bad mission for her to be on right now.
"Frack" I muttered under my breath...
Walksallroads
Anubis runs through his pre-flight check, and aside from a few minor things that were easilly fixed (and letting the crew chief know about them) he assembled the Black Squadron warriors going on the survey.
"For those who do not know me, I am Lt. Anubis. Ensign, you will be my wing. Lt. Rose will fly with Lt. Kris. Do NOT leave your wingmate. That will not only get your wingmate killed, but you as well, as I am sure you already know. I will expect a tight, close formation. Stay alert, and stay alive. I want to see no acrobatics, and no unnecessary use of the weapons systems on your vvipers. Is that clear, Ensign? We are to concerve fuel, and be unseen. We will do so. Are there any last minute questions before we prepare to launch any farther?"
JustinB
After checking out his Colonial Blaster, JustinB was assembled with the rest of the Black Squadron Survey Team.
Lieutenant Anubis introduced himself and to JustinB he turned and said that he was to be on his wing. He told the group how he expected them to conduct the mission. 'No acrobatics and unnecessary use of weapons,' JustinB thought to himself after the comments were aimed at him. But from what he had heard, some acrobatic flying was essential.
JustinB knew that the first impressions on the first mission could make or break a Colonial Warriors career. So all he had to do was stay alert and follow orders. He looked at Lt. Kris and Lt. Rose when there was a brief silence for questions. “Sir, Which Viper is mine and do we know how dense the Asteroid field is?” JustinB Asked as he snapped to attention.
LucianG
Lieutenant Darnoe, second in command of Silver Spar, was leading Quicksilver flight, the short range escort team. Quicksilver was composed of six Vipers, three manned by long time members of Silver Spar Squadron, and the other three by Frodarian Warriors who had recently joined the Callisto. This would be there first mission in Vipers, although Lieutenant Resonat in Training said that all were full qualified and excellent pilots. Captain Jorlan, the leader of the Frodarian contingent, would be with the group.
On the bridge, Lieutenant Colonel Charybdis nodded to Geenie. She said, "Quicksilver Flight, launch when ready."
Moments later, six Vipers shot down the launch tubes and entered space. "Watch you scanners for debris, everyone," said Darnoe, "since it's as thick as...well you know."
Ensign Yurvi, a young Frodarian, said, "Never have seen I rocks like this near Gastonovia. Everywhere they are. Dodge, dodge, dodge."
"Quiet, Ensign," commanded Jorlan. "Speak when spoken to only."
"Yes--"
An asteroid approximately 20 centimeters in diameter streaked in, silently and deadly. It hit Yurvi's ship directly in the cockpit, breaking through the canopy, Yurvi, and the Viper in less than 1/20th of a micron. The broken Viper tumbled out of control.
"YURVI!" called Jorlan, but it was too late.
Darnoe was quickly on the comm, "Quicksilver Leader to Homebase. We lost one to one of these damnable rocks. Recommend that all Warriors wear sealed envirosuits just in case. It wouldn't have done Yurvi any good though."
Brie
Major Brie was watching from the bridge as Silver Spar Squadron launched. After the Black and Gold flights launched she would be having what passed these days as breakfast with Major Lucian to tell him the story behind Ensign Erikihr. She looked forward to hearing his opinion. She knew that the new ensign didn't think that she liked him. It wasn't that, she didn't know him well enough to like him or dislike him. She had decided to pull him from the mission the micron that Lt. Holodoc had recommended that he spend time in the sims before going out in an actual viper. His being pulled had nothing to do with his story. When Holodoc and Commander Sheba cleared Erikihr for a mission, he would be assigned. It wasn't personal.
Brie was pleased with the progress of the new Frodarian pilots. Although she knew that she would never get along with Jorlan, part of her felt responsible for the people that she had led back. She had promised Commander Tolar that she would take car of his people, and she intended to keep that promise.
The debris in the area worried Brie. She was standing in the back, trying to stay out of the way. She didn't want to look too comfortable there, or else Charybdis would start teasing her about saving her a place on the bridge. She could see him from where she was standing, see the anxiety on his face. She remembered the feeling, the fear that something would go wrong and the one you loved the most would be lost to you forever.
The Silver Spar pilots had launched and had run into trouble. Brie watched as Yurvi, a Frodarian ensign, was hit by an astroid and was killed instantly. Brie glanced at Charybdis, saw the terror on his face. She knew he was thinking about Amy.
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Post by LucianG on Mar 29, 2007 10:49:10 GMT -6
BSGRose
Rose had not met Anubis before the assignment posting went up earlier on who would be on the mission. She could tell that Lt Anubis had been doing this sort of thing for awhile and that she could learn a few things from him as they worked more together. Rose just hoped that she would be able to do as good a job at staying close to Lt Kris and protecting her backside as she had done for Major Lucian in the previous mission she had been assigned to go out on.
LucianG
Major Lucian stood in the back of the room with his right arm tucked across his chest, semi-supporting his left elbow. His left hand was cupped over his chin, allowing the fingers to cover the grin on his face. Lieutenant Anubis was doing a great job preparing the team, so Lucian was enjoying the show from the rear. Lieutenant Kris and the others looked resolute in their desire to get the job done, and Lucian was prepared to let them do it on their own. He'd already talked to each of them individually and was sure that they would all do fine. He turned to Lieutenant Stadia who was standing next to him and said in a low voice, "How's your backup team? Everyone ready to go just in case?"
"Yes, Sir, all's in order. They're scheduled to be here shortly. We'll be here on stand-by as ordered."
"Well done, Lieutenant. For all of our sakes," Lucian whispered, "I hope you don't have to launch, but if so, be ready at a moment's notice. Listen closely to what Anubis is saying. If you go, you'll be giving a similar speech to your team."
"Wilco, Sir," said Stadia, smiling. She refocused her attention on Lieutenant Anubis.
"Excuse me, Major, message from the bridge," said one of the Techs.
A few moments later, Lucian walked to the front of the room and said, "Excuse me, Lieutenant. I'm sorry to interrupt your briefing, but there has been a little change in plan. One of the short range Vipers was hit by debris just after launch, and the pilot was killed. We've been ordered to go to envirosuits with the modified flight helms. That way, if your ship breaks up on impact, you've at least got a chance. Black Squadron's mission specialist, Phrynix, will be arriving to help outfit you as soon as he can get over here from Beta Bay with the necessary equipment. Be careful, folks. I want to see you and your Vipers each back here in one piece. Lieutenant Anubis, sorry for the interruption. The floor is yours."
Lucian decided to wait to see them off in their launch. He suspected that Major Brie was doing the same with her squadron's team. Whatever, breakfast would have to wait.
MedievalSong
Upon hearing about the envirosuits I couldn't help but moan. I just had gotten rid of one from the moon mission and now I have to put it on again. I continued to listen to Anubis and yet in the back of my mind I was having a fit. I know that the suits are made to save our lives but I was beginning to wonder if I should just wear one permanently since I just shed the last one a cycle ago. (Oh well) I thought (it is for my own good. But I don't like it. I just crawled out of it! bleh) I sighed a deep audible sigh and realized that Anubis heard it and he looked at me with a raised eyebrow. I just shrugged and looked away. I knew he would question me later but at this point in time I was not in the mood to hear him question me. I could hear him now scolding me for being so down on this thing that could save my life. And to hear we are up against asteroids and debris was not my idea of fun. I could think of many other things for fun. In fact that training course was looking better and better as each micron passed. Oh well, its gotta be done I thought. And if they think I am qualified enough for it then I can't let them down.
Walksallroads
"Ensign, yours is the one right behind mine in the launch tube." At that point, Major Lucien interjects with the news, and Lt. Kris groans.
"I do not have to tell you that this is a potentially deadly situation, and that is without thinking of the possability of this being an inhabited system, by anything. Keep your wits about you. If something is headed for you, by all means, get out of it's way. For those of us who were on the previous mission, we are fammilliar with the workings of the envirosuit, and why we wear them. And I am quite certain that the Sergeant in charge of the training course will remind us of that yet again. I would reccommend stretching before we climb into our Vipers while we wait, as flying through debris is very taxing on the body. Let us begin."
LucianG
Black Squadron Mission Specialist Phrynix had arrived with the carts full of equipment, griping about being glad that this was the last time he'd have to visit Alpha Bay for a long time to come. All of the Black Squadron Warriors had already been instructed to plan to land in their home Beta Bay unless they received other instructions. Repairs were far enough along that the bay was considered fully operational, although there were still numerous non-critical items being repaired, replaced, or otherwise abandoned.
"'Frantic' Phyrnix looks even more harried than ever," whispered Kris to Rose as he started his brief instructions. They'd all been over flying in envirosuits in the Training Academy, but it was one of those more unpleasant experiences that most Cadets soon tried to block from their mind. Phrynix went through a speech similar to that the Gold Squadron's Mission Specialist Fenmarnas had completed with her team some centons before. They'd suited up quickly, but all were concerned about decreased maneuverability and vision.
"You won't be able to move quite as well as without it, but these were specially designed for use in Vipers, so they are quite flexible. The helm is similar to your standard Viper helm, only enclosed, self contained, and better insulated," Phrynix said.
Concluding he said, "Remember, stay hooked to your ship's supply at all times unless you are literally blown out of the cockpit. There are emergency release valves at both ends, so if either is pulled out, you won't lose your supply. You pop the hose, POOF, it switches within twenty microns to your self contained supply. You don't have to do anything except STAY CALM. If you can, reconnect the hose like this," demonstrating the manuever for what had to be the sixth or seventh time, "to conserve your personal supply. If by some chance you are adrift in space, you've got about a four centar supply. Stay calm, and people have been known to stretch it to five or six centars. If you panic...well, DON'T!. Any questions?"
Following a few questions and answers, he said, "That's it. Helms under your arms, let's get moving to the launch bay. May the Lords be with you all.
CommanderEirikhr
From Ensign Eirikhr: Ensign Eirikhr has learned much since his talk with (Captain?)Major Lucian, he cannot isolate himself and must take what ever comes along as the Want Of A Colonial Warrior Ensign....what was important was the fact he realized he could eventually make new friends both male and female of the fine crewmembers aboard the Callisto. He had now, 4-5 friends and aquaintances already, he was quite a bit taken back himself in this more pleasant experience. But now he had to get down to business.....sonic shower in the Ensign's Dorm Quarters, dinner in the Enlisted Crewman's Mess Hall...intermingling, heaven-forbid a nap of a 2 Centons then possible retraining on Colonial Viper Simulators, reporting at the MedLab for Psychological and Medical Testing as well as talking to Dr. Cureamode and Dr. Solan.
Ensign Eirikhr makes quick work of an sonic shower by getting a clean tunic, warriors pants and accessories out of his Academy Duffle bag, storing his clothes in the locker nearby his bed and excess accessories in the drawers of the night table with the computer interface/Info/CommSet on the left side bulkhead of his bed cubicle. This done he goes to the stalls of the sonic showers and has a good sonic shower as well as a robotized massasage, then a workout on the mini-gymnaisium equipment next to the Sonic Shower room. Ensign Eirikhr takes about 20 Microns here then dresses in his clean clothes and leaves messages for Captain Major Brie, Major Lucian, Dr. Cureamode, Dr. Solan and Senior Flight Officer Solan that he is taking R&R for 2 Centons and will be ready for duty after that, he notes he will be having dinner in the Enlisted Crewmember's Mess Hall....he asks what his duty assignment should be and where he is expected to report to next.
This finished Ensign Eirikhr goes to the Enlisted Crewmembers's Mess Hall for dinner.
Amy81
Part of my pre-mission ritual was spending a few minutes at the archives. Not ever being on the 12 worlds, I find it interesting to go back and find a piece to carry with me as I go out to defend all that remains of what we could take with us.
As I flipped through the files, I came across something that was so close, like it was written for me. A slice of someone's soul, someone I could never know, but yet I now knew them intimately.
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Cold glass Breath steaming the windows Clock blinking “2:40 am” Can’t even say why I’m here
Physical ache Though physically fine What makes a person this way Just because someone is no longer near
Words to songs Heard countless times Now cut like daggers Aiming to tear the soul apart
Why keep listening? It’s part of what’s left Something to hold onto When there’s nothing left of the heart
What does make a person this way When there’s no reason it should be so People should be made of stronger stuff Not wispy like breath in the night air
Or brittle as cold glass
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Post by LucianG on Mar 29, 2007 10:49:36 GMT -6
Amy81
I walked into the mess hall for a quick bite to tide me over, when I saw someone I did not recognize. I figured that it might be the new ensign, so after getting a tray of food, I walked over to his table.
"Hi" I said, extending a hand. "Are you Ensign Eirikhr?"
He stood, nodded, and shook my hand.
"I'm Lt. Amy" I said. "We were almost wingmates." We sat down together at the table. "Don't be discouraged. You'll be flying in no time. It took me quite a while to get a first flight, and that was just a routine one. This one sounds like it might be less cut and dried."
I lowered my voice a little. "I saw your file. I had to, since you were still on the mission at the time." Eirikhr looked at me, not knowing what to expect. I continued on. "If it's true, it's fascinating! I always believed in multiple dimensions and universes. I always thought that there was a better one out there. This one really blows sometimes."
"It's an awful lot to take in all at once" I said, referring to the story in his file. "But it does explain how you got here when we are still separated from the fleet."
Charybdis
Back on the bridge, the hustle and bustle was taking place. No one, it seemed, was standing still. It was made all the worse when the Frodarian pilot was killed right after launch.
"Get a rescue CORA out there fast. Keep it tethered to the Callisto." I barked.
It was right then that I felt it. A bit of a twinge in my throat. It didn't feel right. Over the following few centons, my head seemed to be getting hotter while the rest of my body was getting colder.
Something was not right. A slow crawling pain crept up my back and in my chest. It wasn't a sharp pain, more like a general uncomfortable ache, a sore feeling all over my body.
"Frack" I muttered, "not now. What a time to be getting ill."
But I knew it was going to get worse. Many of our Warriors catch "colds" all the time and are treated relatively easy by the doctor, but usually they require a couple of cycles out of commission. "Not now" was all I could say.
I moved over to the war room where Sheba was. As I came in, I had to tell her the bad news. "Commander, I'm afraid that I'm coming down with something. I don't feel too well."
Sheba saw I was serious. "Are you sure, Charybdis? Now is not a good time. I need you on the bridge."
"I'm pretty sure, Commander. I wouldn't be at my best. I'll get a treatment shot at MedLab and then I'll rest in my quarters. With your permission."
"I really don't like it, Charybdis. Get some rest and get back to duty as soon as you can."
I nodded and left. I headed for the MedLab for someone there to give me a quick shot and then I would get into bed in my quarters. I could turn on the commlink to hear communications from the bridge and from the missions so I could keep up to date with how things were progressing.
But at least for a cycle or two, I was going to be out of commission...
Amy81
Looking over at Ensign Eirikhr, he sure didn't look like a crazy person. I hoped that his story was true, and that he could help us somehow. We could use help, and yet we had to be so careful about who's help we could trust.
"We've been separated from the Galactica and the fleet for some time now" I continued. "I miss my family a lot. They are on the main agro ship. That's where I grew up. I'd give anything to find them again."
I nibbled at the food, wary that the time was near when I'd have to report to launch bay. "If all your file says is true" I advised, "The best thing is to go slow. I get the impression that you know of a time when humans will be in position of strength. We are anything but that right now. Hunted, trying to find the fleet again..." I sighed. "But give us a chance to understand what is happening with you. Every decision we make here and now must be the right one, or we could all be doomed. If you are as you say, you could be the best thing to happen to us in a long while."
CommanderEirikhr
From Ensign Eirikhr: When Lieutenant Amy got her food tray and approached him, Eirikhr was a bit confused, however after meeting with Major Lucian and the spouting that he did have to do with Major Brie, some of Eirikhr's own personal doubts of being able to fit in with the Battlestar Callisto were beginning to slowly melt away. At first suspicion was plastered on his face as Lieutenant Amy called him by name, of course he ackknowledged himself and for some reason, shook her hand warmly. She sat down and started talking about herself, she was reading up on his Info files that had been apparently been posted and loged as matter of record in the Master Frame Callisto Computer Banks. Yes the Pauvwell Survey Mission was not so routine, it was infact dangerious. Perhaps like Major Lucian before her, Lt. Amy was really trying to be friendly and understanding of him.....when she said that she had taken an interest in his reports of being from an alternate universe, which was extreemly interesting to her, that a person like him whom was outranked by her on some planets atleast 4 times over might be able to help the Callisto and if he was what he said he was, "might be the best thing to happen to the Crew Of The Callisto in a long time", in this case she outranked him atleast twice, made even more doubts flow away. Suspicion gave way to an pleasure of the same sort when Major Lucian had talked to him to take things as they came. A guileless grin split his face and he again felt the same warmth of commaradiery that Major Lucian, Head Nurse Lt. Holodoc,Lt. Nurse Jarryn and another person had given him.........this was surely unflagging friendship that he needed even if he might be from a universe far removed from theirs, but he was not going to waist it.
He looked at Lt. Amy, this time he intently listened to what she had to say and the bit of hardness and lonelyness went away from his icey grey-green eyes replaced by wonderment and better humor at this enchanting young woman Viperpilot Lt. Amy. The Battlestar Callisto was in an unfriendly universe, they were hunted by the Cylons, seperated from the Battlestar Galactica for well over several Sectars and had not been in contact with her probably for several Solar Monitrons.......the Battlestar Callisto was damaged and moral was low.......they had to be careful about whom to trust and whom to care about, Amy herself was lonely and missed her family on an main Agroship that was with the Rag-Tag Fleet, most importantly all decisions that the Crew of The Battlestar Callisto made had to be exactly the right ones in this time and place, there was no place for complaciancy and foolish triflings.....this could mean the destruction of the Battlestar Callisto itself.
For a few Microns, Ensign Eirikhr munched at his food in thought and then began speaking quite readily to Lieutenant Amy, "Lieutenant you seem to be the 6th new friend that I have made and I thankyou, you have told me more information with what you have related to me than the 3 Centon briefing that I had in the War Room today, yes I miss my friends and family on the Battlestar Galactica and please join my club on that. I would like you to think of me as your trustworthy friend, yes that scrubbing I got being pulled from this Survey Mission made me very disappointed because I thought that Major Brie did not trust me. I think I was very hard on myself and her as well and I spouted off at her because she attacked my confidence to believe I could have aided you on your mission, she cast her own personal doubts about me on me and her own misguided fears upon me and I had to defend myself with words against what she was saying. She was treating me as if I was somehow to blame and an bad presence to be examined and investigated solely because I came from another timeline that she could not understand.....I gave her wisdom from The Lord God Of Kobol Adama and his younger son Zack....do you know that while I was in the empty Alpha Bay Ready Room shortly before I met Major Lucian, I had a Visitation with Lord God Of Kobol Adama, he said I should trust in Major Brie and even Lieutenant Charybdis.....I will and I will obey her orders for me because I need to trust
I am a man removed so far from his enviroment and universe that he once knew and trust in another one so different yet so similiar that it is very unnerving for me to accept, beings that I did not believe in before seem to like zapping me into their dimention....no not me but my Spirit Mind Lieutenant Amy......I go into these Statis Seizures, of staring off into space, daydreaming you would term them......I suspect your Commander Sheba knows all about me being Zapped to the Lord Gods Of Kobol Dimention and to their ship......she must have them as well as I do. Meeting Lt. Zack was astonishing for me and it was even somewhat awe-inspiring, Lt. Zack, Commander Apollo's brother is now an Lord God Of Kobol and he told me I am not alone here on the Battlestar Callisto.
Lt. Amy if you take anything with you into this Survey Mission Of the Pauvwell System, take some advice from me......I want you to comeback from this mission so you can talk to me more about what we were talking about just now. You have abilities to help you survive in this mission you are about to go on. Believe and trust your fellow wingmates, seek their judgement when you must, give them scholarly advice when you must.....use all your senses, and even then you will find, like I found you have more senses than you realize....but you must survive out there to return and talk to me.....if not you may become another Lord God Of Kobol that Zaps me back to their dimention to council me.......Lt. Amy I could not bear that thought!"
Ensign Eirikhr finishes his meal and rises and extends his hand to Lieutenant Amy in an first stage of the traditional yet rare Colonial Handshake, the complex handshake untill now has only been performed by Commander's as a last farewell before they go into battle now Ensign Eirikhr uses for a sign that Lt. Amy will come back to him and befriend him after her mission, Lt. Amy completes the last stage of the Colonial Kobolian Handshake and Eirikhr makes a request of her, asking her to allow him to kiss her on the cheek, she accepts and he does gently, saying he has not had normal contact with anyone since he stepped onto the Battlestar Callisto.....this is not a relationship but merely a friendship.
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I shook hands with Eirikhr and accepted his friendly kiss on the cheek. He struck me as feeling quite isolated and from what he had told me, he really was. He gave me quite a lot to think about. It was an awful lot to take it all at once.
"Eirikhr" I said. "I can only tell you what I know about the world I live in. Have faith and trust in Major Brie. She's very well respected, and has been leading Gold Squadron for a very long time. She's never steered us wrong and is only looking out for the best interests of the squadron. I've learned to trust whatever she decides."
I turned to a more personal subject. "And do not hesitate to trust Lt. Colonel Charybdis. His family has had a rotten apple or two, but he's the kindest, most caring man I know. I'm probably closer to him than anyone, and I can tell you this about him with a 100 percent guarantee."
"They are good people, but they carry a burden of deciding the fate of the precious few people we have left. Because they may seem wary and pulled you from the mission, don't take it as anything against you. We just can't afford a mistake, or to take anything at face value. We've had our hopes raised and crushed many times. Just take it slow, and allow them time to figure out what to do."
"When I get back we can talk more. I'm dying to know if there are any alternates of me out there!"
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Post by LucianG on Mar 29, 2007 10:50:16 GMT -6
CommanderEirikhr
From Ensign Eirikhr: Ensign Eirikhr realizes that this is much for Lt. Amy to take at one meeting with him.....he is much greatful for more information about Lt. Colonel Charybdis and Major Brie.
"Yes Lieutenant Amy you are right and I am wrong about Major Brie, also Lieutenant Colonel Charybdis because Lord Gods Of Kobol Adama and Zack told me as much. It is a little hard for everyone to not jump to conclusions about me here because as you pointed out that is more or less a wary beast that watches. I will take it slow and I am trying to do as Major Lucian says."
He is quite sorry about having to leave Lt. Amy now and tells her so......he has 1.45 Centons of rest comming and now being abit tired after a great meal well rest comes next with Duty Assignments when he will check in with Major Brie. "Lt. Amy, I hope you don't mind if I leave first, I have some sleep to catch up on and some things to checkup on, look I am sorry about that Frodian Pilot dying, but please remember what I told you. I would very much like to have you as a friend and a good one at that, you probably are in relationships right now so I won't ask for a date or anything and a friendship will do me just fine......please survive your mission." Looking greatfully at Lieutenant Amy, Ensign Eirikhr gets up and puts his tray in the TechVat Food Disposal System and strides out the doors of the Enlisted Crewmembers Mess Hall whistling merrilly.
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After seemingly endless continual cycles of work I actually have a free day off. I get up and grab something to eat. I grab my workout gear and head down to the weightroom. After my workout I turbowash and dress. I begin wondering about Rose and how she's doing. I hadn't seen her since the triad game I lost. I heard she was on some assignment. Just then a dart of some sort ricochets off my locker. I dive for cover and wish I had my service sidearm. I get a glimpse of the person. About my height and wearing a cloak,glove and a mask.The person takes off and I shout "Hey! Get back here!" I take off after him/her. I turn a corner and there are 2 more people in masks and cloaks. These 2 are pointing blasters at me. "Ooops, sorry. I must have made a wrong turn." Just as I was going to turn... BZZZZZZZZZZZZZ... I feel my knee give out. I get down to one knee and I feel something heavy on the back of my neck. I give into the darkness. ------------------------------------------------------------ I wake up and I can't see. I must be blindfolded. I try to move my hands and legs but they too are bound. "I told you to only WATCH him,you idiot, not confront him directly!" I hear skin on skin like someone getting punched. I hear footsteps coming toward me. "Officer Hawke." I feel a shake. I moan a bit to let him know I'm coming around. "Officer Hawke,we need to know something. Is it true that you want a certain Major from Gold squadron dead?" "Who are you?" I asked. "I'm asking the questions here. Do you or do you not want Major Brie killed?" "Yes. I do want her killed." I replied dryly. "Why?" "Because she took away my first command at Froder Epsilon." I said. "From what we heard you got into a fight with a tech." "Damn right I did. I didn't know what he was doing to my ship!" I explained. "And when you came back from Froder you decked Brie?" "I was going for a Black Shirt that was with her. I missed. Ooops." I said. "Look, I want Brie killed. Plain and simple. Can you do it or not?" I asked. "Oh we can. But we need certain....Assurances and favors first." "What kind of assurances and favors?" I asked. "That will come in time. At our choosing. Will you do it?" "What choice do I have?" I asked. "What choice,indeed. Oh, by the way. If you talk about this to ANYONE that little girl you've been seeing lately, Rose,is it?, will become another unfortunate casualty. Understood?" I gulped hard and mumbled "Yes." "Good night." Some kind of gas came into my face and once again I gave into the darkness. ------------------------------------------------------------
I woke up in my own bed. Was it all a dream? Was what a dream? I couldn't remember all of a sudden. I KNOW there was something to remember. But what?
Brie
"And Brie, watch your back. Something just doesn't feel right." While standing on the bridge, the words that her husband had said in her dream came back to her. Something felt.....strange. A feeling on the back of her neck, like she was being watched. She turned, not knowing what to expect. There was nothing unusual, the bridge crew coming and going and a couple of Black Shirts. She turned back, but couldn't shake the feeling that she was being carefully observed.
LucianG
Captain Urdea sat up on the edge of his bed, swinging his ‘good’ leg and the small extension of the left over the edge. After taking the prosthesis off the small table next to the bed, he inserted it into the mated embed on his leg, and he touch the quick release button, locking it into place. He followed his usual morning routine almost to the letter, so anyone monitoring the two listening devices would think nothing was out of the ordinary.
He had time to visit the Enlisted Mess Hall before reporting for duty. Although he ate in the O-Club at times, he often ate with his security force members, always working to build that comradery that others were working so hard to destroy. He encouraged other Fleet Security officers to do the same, so that most ate two meals a day with their enlisted men and women.
He joined Lieutenant Proteus at a table for their morning discussion. Several other lieutenants joined them, along with a few of the sergeants, and it was a lively discussion of the problems due to the ‘damned Frods,’ ‘fracking Frogs,’ and worse. Proteus put an end to that language saying, “If I hear another one of you refer to our guests the Frodians by any of these terms, you’ll be scrubbing the Fleet Security office from top to bottom with a detailing brush, right Sergeant Whitcher?”
Whitcher replied, “Yes, Sir, to my satisfaction!”
Proteus and Whitcher smiled, but Urdea knew that several of these men and women would revert to their typical ways as soon as they left the table. It was a type of ugly discrimination that sometimes rears its ugly head when one group affects another group. He’s seen it occasionally in the Colonies, but in the fleet, with many ships of refugees competing for both prestige and supplies against many other ships of similar refugees, it had taken on a competitive edge in the early yahrens of the Fleet. As people slowly moved around through the fleet and as most aspects of the shortages and forced rationing were overcome through the yahrens, most such rivalries reverted to a more good-natured competition. Urdea suspected that in the case of the Frodians, their presence made the job of the Fleet Security officers more difficult, and in doing so, they made themselves targets of the officers’ dislike, and in some cases, hatred.
After breakfast, just before the Callisto emerged from the jump, the morning staff meeting was held in the Security Hall. Assignments were distributed, with the main order of business being to keep order among the Frodians scattered throughout the ship. Just as the group was breaking up, a few centons after the Callisto had emerged from the jump, Sergeant Whitcher announced, “What rotten luck! One of those poor Frodian Warriors just got himself spread thin over the system by an asteroid through the cockpit! The Bridge is reporting lots of rocks out there, and now some of the Frodians who just heard about it are threatening to storm the bridge for answers.”
Lieutenant Proteus ordered Lieutenant Skon, Sergeant Winculas, and her officers to the scene. He went as well, just in case more troops were needed to deal with the situation.
Sergeant Winnie called to Officer Hawke, “We need you near the Bridge now, Hawke. Don’t be late, and whatever you do, don’t pull your laser pistol. We’re trying to take care of this peacefully. Winnie, out.”
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MedievalSong
I walked along, still muttering about the enviro suit, with Lt Rose as we headed to the launch tubes. Once there I ran into LT Kellyn and Lt MaraJade. I walked over to them and lightly punched Mara in the arm. "Hey take it easy out there! I don't want to have to come and get you. ok? And no fancy fly work? You can get killed out there so play it safe!" Mara punched back a little harder than I thought she would. "Yeah yeah mommy goose. Just watch your own hatchling! You come back in one piece too! Being in sick bay is not fun! No one comes to visit you." She smiled. She was right. She didn't get many visitors while she was in there. I looked at Kellyn and smiled. "Keep her in line will ya? And if she gets too annoying just ignore her!" Kellyn laughed as Mara grabbed me in a head lock. "HEY! Watch the hair!!!!!!" I squealed! Lt Rose was laughing too. Then we all got serious. "We lost one already, so no one needs to remind you how important it is not to fall asleep! Let's get out there and back. NO stunts or hero work! Just safe and straight." We headed to our vipers. I looked at mine and sighed. Atleast this time I was going to be in something I knew! Poor thing looked banged up and fried in places but I knew after this mission she would look worse. I heard Kellyn shout over to us, "May the Lords of Kobol keep you safe!" I waved at her. "You too Kellyn! See you on the flip side!" I climbed in and reached in my pocket for the note that Nat left me. I read it again and smiled. I put it back. I just hoped I would see him again. I heard the oh so familiar voice from core command... "Vipers launch when ready...."
BSGRose
Rose couldn't help but keep laughing some as she got into the viper that she was using for this mission. She hoped that she would be able to make some long lasting friendships onboard the Callisto here the way that Lt's Kris, Marajade, and Kellyn had with each other. The only two people she had the chance to really get to know at the moment was Hawke and Head Nurse Holodoc when she went down to MedLab that first time and then while she was a patient after the last mission. Rose had gotten to know Major Lucian and a few others a little, but didn't really know anyone well enough yet. Hopefully sometime soon that would change and she could build some long lasting friendships.
Rose went through her pre-flight check like normal and just waited for word from Lt Kris on launching. While she was waiting, Rose began thinking about Hawke some. She hadn't seen him since their Triad game and had hoped to be able to spend some time with him and talk with him some before her launch on this mission, but she didn't get the chance. Hopefully by the time she got back she could spend some time with Hawke.
JustinB
Feeling a bit uncomfortable in his envirosuit, JustinB ran through his pre-flight system check. 'I might as well do this by the book, as these are the times where we are not in a rush to launch, 'he thought to himself. Looking around he could see Lt. Anubis climbing into his Viper. He could also see Lt. Rose in deep thought.
News of the destruction of a Quicksilver flight Viper made JustinB think. ‘Concentration and luck will get us through this mission and maybe a bit of acrobatic flying.’
'After this mission, I will hopefully get to know my fellow Black Squadron members and for them to know me. Please may the Great Lords of Kobol protect us while we are out there.’ JustinB thought looking down the Launch Tube.
JustinB waited with baited breath as he waited for the orders to launch.
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Post by LucianG on Mar 29, 2007 10:50:59 GMT -6
LucianG It was just before launch. A private channel line beeped on Lieutenant Anubis' comm. "Major Lucian to Lieutenant Anubis." "Sir." "Lieutenant, you know your task. There is a place for understanding, patience, and second chances, but this is not it. Any hesitation on the part of you or your wing members will get them, and possibly all of you, killed. Be calm but firm with your wing members, and bring them all home safely." "Understood, Sir." "May the Lords be with you on your journey. Out." * * * Seeing that time was running out, he spoke briefly to each of the other three, telling them to be sharp, watch and listen closely, and to go with the Lords of Kobol. As the Vipers blasted down the launch tubes, Lucian prayed for them to accomplish their mission and return home safely. He watched a nearby monitor for a centon, but as the ships were lost in the distance, he turned and headed to the O-Club for breakfast with Major Brie. JustinB "Launch When Ready" came a voice over the headset. JustinB hit his turbo button and launched. He wanted to let out a loud 'WooHoo' but didn't. As he cleared the Launch-Tube, JustinB was startled at the situation he and the rest of the Squadrons were in. Thousands of different sized asteroids going in every direction. "Holy Frack" JustinB said in disbelief. "Cut the chatter Ensign," Lt. Anubis said, "Stick tight, but don't get yourself killed and that goes for you to Kris and Rose." He got a trio of "Yes Sir." Lt. Anubis then put the Squadron on its assigned course. CommanderEirikhr From Ensign Eirikhr: When he and Lt. Amy are finished talking it seems that an mutual friendship has been forget between two interesting aquaintances, he barely knows Lt. Amy and she does barely know him....yet its's as if they met in the proper timeline and onboard the Battlestar Galactica where Ensign Eirikhr had come from. Or better yet when he actually did transfer over to the other Timeline Battlestar Callisto with all the proper computer processing done, the shuttle cleared for both Battlestars and him in his new position as Ensign Viperpilot Squadron member for Gold Squadron. Ensign Eirikhr realizes that Lt. Amy needs to go soon to the Viper Pilot Callup in Alpha Bay so he does not talk to her longer than neccessiary.....he has to get some Shutteye in the Ensigns's Dorm in the Barracks of Gold Squadron.....ah he can snooze 1.45 Centons before duty assignment and he sincerely hopes there will be no Enounters of The Lord God Of Kobol Adama Kind for awhile. Heading back to Gold Squadron Barracks to the Ensigns Dorm Quarters to his own bed cubicale, he glances at the Computer/Info Comm/3D Set. Suddenly he notices something, while in the bowels of the Battlestar Callisto normally shielded from the outer hulls, he did not feel the bangs and bumps that the Bridge must have felt when the debris from the Pauvwell System hammered the Callisto....alump came to his throat, a Frodian had been killed in the very first sortie out from the Battlestar Callisto........Lieutenant Colonel Charybdis is sick in MedLab Sickbay...... ? This can't be right, Darn sleep would have to wait untill Ensign Eirikhr went down to meet him and talk to Lieutenant Colonel Charybdis. Ensign Eirikhr hurries to the familiar MedLab Deck and into Sickbay where he immediately talks to Head Nurse Lt. Holodoc and Lt. Nurse Jarrynn, "I know that it is highly irregular......if it is ok for me to talk to Lieutenant Colonel Charybdis, if he wants to talk to me I would want to?? Can you ask him?" Charybdis Head Nurse holodoc lifts her head up from some papers and sees Ensign Eirikhr asking if he could talk to Lt. Col. Charybdis. "Well," holodoc explains, "I'd let you if I could, but he isn't here right now. He had a treatment for simple staph infection and he's gone to his quarters for some much needed rest. But I can tell you one thing, he didn't look too good. I'd give him a little more time before you go see him." "Thanks, Nurse holodoc," the young Ensign replied. CommanderEirikhr From Ensign Eirikhr: Ensign Eirikhr's still lingers a bit in the MedLab Sickbay talking to Head Nurse Lt. Holodoc, "Nurse Holodoc.......you know my situation.....ah my being out of time so to speak, you did not detect anything abnormal in Lieutenant Colonel Charybdis's readings especially concerning timeline Reality Scans did you.......I do not want anything, and I mean anything effecting Lieutenant Colonel Charybdis because I was placed in this timeline because of the Lord Gods Of Kobol! Sometimes I feel as if I should steal a Viper and head off into deepspace like Lt. Starbuck thought to do on various occasions.....but he never actually did, and probably would never do. Now I am going to get some shutteye in the Ensigns's Dorm Quarters at Gold Squadron Barracks for 1.45 Centons of sleep and that is where I will be if anyone needs me, I report for Duty after that, I am glad that Lieutenant Colonel Charybdis's infection was not serious." With that Ensign Eirikhr thanks Head Nurse Holodoc and leaves MedLab Sickbay and heads up to the Ensigns's Dorms for some well need sleep. Amy81 I entered the launch bay to find the other members of the team already there, ready to go. We had been briefed as best as we could for what we would encounter out there, and all that was left was to get it done. Looking down the bay toward the landing area, I could see that entire end bathed in the redish glow of the sun in this system. It seemed fitting that it would be red, the color of danger and trouble, nearly a blood red... I walked up to Kiwi, Marajade, and Kellyn. In spite of the circumstances, it was good to see Mara again. It had been so long, it seemed, since those crazy days when we first had met, and took the O-club by storm one very fun cycle. She still had a sealing to plan, and we never seem to get the time to get it rolling. I pushed down the thoughts about sealings. Now wasn't the time to stir myself up about my own troubles. "Guys" I said. "You've heard we already lost a pilot out there." They all nodded that they had. "Stay tight, and follow the mission plan to the letter. We aren't losing anyone on my watch. Let's go." We moved with purpose to our vipers. Kiwi walked along side me. It occured to me that I knew next to nothing about my wingman, which wasn't a good feeling. But Major Brie knew what she was doing with the assignments, and I trusted her completely. Though we had never teamed up before, I knew Kiwi was a great pilot. I hopped up and into my viper. MY viper! It was back, ready to go again. The dice hung like old faithful as I lowered down the canopy, listening to the familiar whine and click as it sealed around me. The enviro-suit made getting completely comfortable out of the question, but I did the best I could. I powered up the turbos, and waited for clearance from core command. I looked to my right at Kiwi, and returned the thumbs-up he gave me. Beyond him I could see Mara and Kellyn also ready to go. I switched on my comset. "Remember, keep radio contact to a minimum. Viper to viper only as necessary." My last minute instructions were interrupted by core command. The familiar words of clearance came across my com, and momments later we were in space. I immediately could see the trouble we faced. It seemed like asteriods big and small we everywhere, floating randomly around the system. In the distance, the red sun cast an odd glow on each rock as they turned and tumbled. I banked right, Kiwi right with me. We cautiously headed for the area we were to survey, hoping to make this as quick as possible.
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Post by LucianG on Mar 29, 2007 10:51:28 GMT -6
CommanderEirikhr From Ensign Eirikhr: As Ensign Eirikhr walks back to the Barracks Of Gold Squadron for his 1.45 Centon sleep in the Ensigns's Quarters to his bed cubicle, his mind wanders back to Lieutenant Amy. As he gets undressed to his Caprican Barish Sheepskin underwear and climbs into his bed he thinks of the young enchanting woman Lieutenant Amy......as Ensign Eirikhr now sets his Chronograph alarm timekeeper he almost sees Lt. Amy walking down the launch bay with her fellow Gold Squadron Wingmen and Wingwomen, talking to them casually then more insistantly as each arrive at the Viperfightercraft Launch Tubes.....she tells them various things about their briefings and special notes about what not to do "out there", and about what they should do, and especially to becareful. One Frodarian Pilot had already been lost on Black Squadron's run during their Suvey Mission Launch and Lieutenant Amy wasn't going to add one more pilot's name to that list! Strange, Eirikhr thought as he drifted off to sleep, his senses were abnormal, it was almost as if Lieutenant Amy was being seen through the Comm Interlink Computer Mainframe of his Desk Terminal Set. ******Now he got a dreamy sense of Lt. Amy climbing into her Viperfightercraft, the other pilots of her wing group climbing into their's, the Launch out into a blackness and the deep reddness-bloodyness of the crazy asteroid belt of the Pauvwell Starsystem...........reddnesssssssssssssss..........No! Blackneeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssss........Spirit Of Mind Leaving his body.............Noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not this way.............**************** There is a vast blackness enveloping his sleeping form on his bed, only he is in his complete Ensign's Uniform, sidearm and assorted secret devices of defense hidden in his uniform within easy reach, now he is lying on his bed in complete blackness there is no sense of the Battlestar Callisto around him, a blood-red beam of light surrounds him and he is being drawn by this beam of light that is the consistancy of blood coursing through a human body, into a black corridor that is death and chaos unchained, Ensign Eirikhr feels his body being assaulted by billions of red-hot knives which thrust through every molecule and atom of himself, only his Spirit Of Mind is not pierced. His form bounces past alternate universes and timelines of reality, once he crashes into one and is pressed flat against it as if against lazer proof TransparathickSteel. Vibrations of this alternate timeline reality assault him with the reality going on inside, the Battlestar Galactica and Battlestar Callisto have reunited in the Thirteenth Colony Of Earth Solarsystem and are engaged in a last pitched battle with the entire Cylon Armada, the battle is not going well, Planet Earth the third planet out from a star that is a small-sized one around which 9 planets revolve, is hopelessly ancient and truely "uncivilized". The Thirteenth Colony Of Earth is over 7,000,000 Yahrens behind the Capricans of the former Twelve Colonies and will remain so, they have know knowledge of the battle that is taking place a few million miles away from their planet and when the Cylons finish destroying the Battlestars Callisto and Galactica they will destroy everything that Humanity has build up on Earth in their mere 75,000,000 yahren old history of the Civilization of Sol Earth. The red-light beam jerks Ensign Eirikhr's body away from this alternate universe and drags him towards a dimention of far reaching blackness and elemental fires which appear to be burning themselves out, to a huge red ball which is blood-red, the size of 100 Battlestars or Cylon Basestars.......Ensign Eirikhr is sucked into this Blood-Red Ball, which is a spacecraft of somesort, but instead of golden rays, walls and cloud-like chairs, Ensign Eirikhr is deposited into a Blood-Red Room with walls the consistancy of real sticky blood. The Bloodied Beam desposits him harshly onto a chair-block of a bloodred material that feels like billions of Caprican Blood-Eater Worms knawing away at a dead body, yet Eirikhr's Spirit Of Mind is still shielded from this horror......Eirikhr is calm and strangely patient about this summoning from this other "Anti-Dimention". An Bloody-Red portal opens and an Cylon Serpent enters into Ensign Eirikhr's uncomfortable room, but not just any Cylon Serpent of some 10,000,000 or 30,000,000 Caprican Yahrens ago, no, it is Prince Diabolis, Prince Of Procyon/Cylon the heir to the Fourteenth Lords Of ProCylon.*************************************************** "Greetings Ensign Eirikhr, you know who I am.", the Cylon Serpent says. "You have been in the company of the Lord Gods Of Kobol and Procyon-Cylon for awhile and now you will reside with me for a time.", chuckles Prince Of Darkness Diabolis, "Oh my did I disturb your sleep Young Eirikhr.....I am sorry about that and how was your journey here........a bumpy ride I trust? Oh I have a surprise planned for your little new friend Lieutenant Amy and her Gold Squadron Pals, but I will not leak the surprise to you, those Damn Lord Gods Of Kobol and Procyon-Cylon give you too much information for your own good. Why, because 'they love their children', Eirikhr!" The Prince Of Darkness gloats again, "So you met my dear Commander Sheba.....how is she? Well she nearly fell into my powers as you already know.....tell her I still love her and I want to sire my own from her and if she doesn't come to see me well I may visit her! She would really like that." Ensign Eirikhr for the first time stares down the loathsome Prince Diabolis Cylon Serpent, now he is not intimidated by this Prince Of Darkness Diabolis, Ensign Eirikhr now realizes many things that Diabolis has now clue as to how Eirikhr could possibly know. Eirikhr draws his lazer pistol, activating it and aiming it squarely at Prince Of Darkness Diabolis. Ensign Eirikhr rallies the Spirit Of Mind with in him with the same compassion and love as he sensed in the Lord God's Of Kobol Realm Dimention.....the elements are all around him.....their force and impact upon him bannishes the Anti-Dimention threatening to attempt to consume his lifeforces. Ensign Eirikhr's eyes turn an eirrie grey-green instantly as unimaginable forces now enter him, his body now seems to glow a bright green as if he is surrounded by an auorura of immense power. Ensign Eirikhr smiles warmly at Prince Of Darkness Diabolis, "Well yes you have decided to make me a visitor here.....but I can leave anytime I want. Oh Commander Sheba is well and she will not ever be comming here and you will not be making any appearances on the Battlestar Callisto any time soon.", he notes in a very pleasant voice, "I know Lieutenant Amy and she can take care of herself......don't sell Gold Squadron down the river yet Diabolis. They have to be willing to give their Spirit Of Minds to you but they don't even know who you are. If they did they would track you down and finally get you off their backs....wouldn't they? ? Oh Diabolis, your father and mother tells me to give you warm wishes and your brothers and sisters,aunts and uncles, and grandparents do too, the Fourteen Lord Gods Of Procyon-Cylon says that you will be meeting them sooner than you might wish especially when the timelines and both Dimentional Realms Converge and Diverge." A look of almost horror and fear crosses Prince Of Darkness Diabolis's face, "How do you know that Human? You have no powers here, no diminion as I do.....How Do You Know This!!!!!!!!!!!!!", cries a startled and menacing Diabolis. Then calming somewhat Diabolis intones faint humor of the pressing Darkness that he thinks would scare Eirikhr, "Oh foolish Infant Eirikhr, thou alwise, please Council me upon my evil ways? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Would you think me so foolish that you believe you have powers vast as mine now? !!!!!!!!!!!!!" Ensign Eirikhr sighs, "Oh but shall we see Diabolis, farewell.", calmly Ensign Eirikhr points his lazer pistol at one of the blood-red walls and blasts it. No puny lazer beam lances out but just the love and compassion of the Lord Gods Of Kobol for Mortal Humans of the Rag-Tag Caprican Fleet, infused is all of Diabolis's bloodred ship and the walls start glowing Gold-White. Diabolis now cries out in terror, "Mortal How Can You Be So Strong, You Are Not Evolved.......I Command you to Stay!!!!!!!!!!", but Prince Diabolis Of Darkness is impotent as he was on the Bloodied Planet where Starbuck and Apollo first found him and his control is not what he claims it to be, a Golden White beam envelopes Ensign Eirikhr and zaps him back to his bed on the Battlestar Callisto just as his chronographic alarm rings with a parting word from a stunned Diabolis, "We will meet again Mortal!!!!!!!!!!!!" LucianG Urdea checked the cycle assignments on the computer and was surprised to find that Lieutenant Amy was heading out on the system survey. Knowing that he would not be able to speak with her prior to launch, IF she wasn’t gone already, he said a little prayer for her and the others to return safely, and for any family of the poor Frodian. He left for his morning rounds, and decided to swing by the bridge to check on the situation there. He didn’t make it. About halfway there, the quick release mechanism on his prosthesis mysteriously failed, and he was barely able to keep himself from pitching forward head first. Being unable to repair it while sitting on the deck, he asked a couple of the crew, who had seen the accident and rushed to his aid, to assist him to Med Lab so he could find out what was wrong. Nurse Holodoc, thinking that the Captain was injured, rushed from her paperwork. She was relieved when Urdea pointed to the artificial leg tucked under his arm. With Urdea sitting on an exam table, she started to exam the connector and soon said, “It’s loose, and a screw is missing.” “Here go, Ma’am,” said one of the escorts, giving Nurse Holodoc a screw connector he’d found on the deck near Urdea. Both crewmen had been watching intently, but after a brief “Thank you,” Holodoc shooed them out of the Med Lab and back to their regular duties. “Thank you, gentlemen,” called Urdea as they departed. “I’ve never seen one of these fail before,” she said, looking for but seeing no evidence that someone might have loosened it in a deliberate attempt to hurt the Captain.” “Did it just fall out?” Urdea asked. “I’ve had it for a long time, and Doc checks it ever yahren during my physical, but I don’t think she’s ever checked the connectors. It’s usually just examine the fit and function. You know, make sure the nerves are properly aligned with the servo controls, etc. There’s no telling how long it took for that to work its way out. Think you can fix it, Nurse Holodoc? I would appreciate it.” “Of course, Captain. I’ll have it fixed up shortly.” He turned to the audio control on the exam bed, and turned on a piece of classical music, with some resounding crescendos. The volume was not up very far, but it should still be enough he thought. “Nurse Holodoc, hope you don’t mind. I love the classics.” “Just not too loud. We don’t want to disturb any of the other patients. Fortunately, right now, we’ve only got Lieutenant Najinn and a couple of minor cases in here.” “Of course, Ma’am. The current volume should be adequate to cover our conversation.” She looked at him questioningly, so he continued, “While you’re doing that, let me ask you a couple of questions. Have you ever heard of a drug that will wipe out short term memory? I’ve checked every source that I could find over the last couple of sectons, and I’m to the point that I don’t believe such a thing exists.” Brie Major Brie watched as four members of her squadron launched, saying a prayer for their safe return. She hoped that Amy was up to the challenge. She stayed for a few microns, and then headed to her breakfast meeting with Major Lucian.
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Post by LucianG on Mar 29, 2007 10:52:06 GMT -6
Holodoc2000
"Captain," Holodoc says, "I haven't heard of any drug that would do such to person, but I can check right quick to see of there is anything shows up in the medical computer system to see if there is any record of it." Please do, Urdea replies. Holodoc sits Urdea's artifical leg down momentarily so that she can check the medical system about the drug he was asking her about. She then walks over to one of the consoles to check to see what if anything she could find out.
After doing some searching in the medical database, Holodoc was unable to come up wtih anything. She walks back over to where Urdea was patiently waiting. "Captain," Holodoc begins, "I was unable to come up with anything in the medical database. If it hasn't been used in the last several yarhens then it would not be in the database. I will have to do some more detailed searching using the drug & treatment books. As soon as I find anything I will let you know." Thanks, replies Urdea.
Holodoc continues to work on Urdea's artifical leg some & gets it to where it will work properly for him again. "Here you go Captain," Holodoc says, "that should fix thing right up for you. Should you have any more trouble with your leg just come back here to MedLab or call me & I will come to where you are to fix the problem." "Thanks again Nurse Holodoc," Urdea says, "I appreciate all your help." Urdea gets down off the exam table & heads out to continue his duties.
After Urdea left, Holodoc cleaned up the exam area some & then went over to pull out the drug & treament books to see what she could find out about the drug that Captain Urdea had asked her about.
LucianG
Holodoc was about to begin a new search when Captain Urdea walked back into the Med Lab.
"Good job, Nurse Holodoc. It's working well," he said. "Thanks again. By the way, if you locate anything, please call me back in for a 'consult.' Let's keep this just between the two of us, and Doc if you need her input, for now, okay?"
Holodoc2000
Holodoc looks up from what she was working on & replies, "will do Captain. We definately don't need to be starting a panic around here with any of this. I will let you know as soon as I find out anything." Holodoc returns attention to the search of what Captain Urdea had asked her about the drug that would erase a persons memory.
Late into the cycle & many books later, Holodoc finally finds the information that she has been looking for since earlier in the cycle when Captain Urdea had come by for a visit when his artifical leg needed a little work. The area around Holodoc's desk looks like a tornado has hit it with all the books she had been looking through & tossed aside & pulling out another book to begin searching again. The information about the drug was found in one of the books that had been published a little over 20 yarhen ago & most of the drugs in the book were no longer in use since some of the ingredients needed for the drugs were now hard to come by at the moment.
Holodoc marks her place in the book & closes it until she is able to talk with Captain Urdea. She then calls Captain Urdea & leaves him a message asking that he come back into MedLab for a consult so that she could check his artifical leg to make sure that it was still doing alright for him. While she was waiting for Captain Urdea to arrive, Holodoc went about checking up on Najinn & the other patients that where there in MedLab.
LucianG
Captain Urdea stopped a short distance down the corridor from the Med Lab. He maneuvered the prosthesis expertly, the servos doing as the nerve synapses demanded. Nurse Holodoc had done a good job undoing his handiwork, so when he entered a moment later, he said, "Nurse Holodoc, it looks like you took care of the problem. Thank you so much."
"Captain, why not let me have a look at it to be sure. Just put your foot up here on the table. I know how much you enjoy music, so let's enjoy some together." She turned the volume up slightly so their voices would be masked.
As she bent forward to look at the prosthesis, Urdea asked, "Well, Holodoc, did you find anything of use to us?"
Holodoc2000
"Captain," Holodoc begins, "I was finally able to find something about the drug you had asked me about earlier. Right now the area around my desk looks like a war zone due to all the books I searched through in order to find the needed information about the memory erasing drug. The drug hasn't been in production in a little over 20 yarhen now, so that is why I had a hard time finding any information on it. A lot of the items needed in order to produce the drag are now hard to come by since they are either not produced much if at all or not produced at all any longer. I do have the book still with the page marked should you want to look over the information that I found on it."
Holodoc continued to check over Capt Urdea's artificial leg some while she let what she just told him sink in some. "One other thing Captain," Holodoc says, "I have yet to figure out how to modify something that would be able to detect any resedue of the drug. The only thing I can come up with is maybe some handheld device but I wouldn't know how to do the modification."
LucianG
The music was up a little loud, intentionally, to cover their discussion.
"Thanks, Holodoc. I knew you'd come through. Where's that article?" asked Urdea. He quickly scanned through it.
"Hmmm...I'm not even going to try to pronounce that name...ah! Street name of 'Wype'...developed as a sleeping agent, found to have effects on psychosis...erases short term memory, often permanently, unless significant stimuli are presented...interesting chemical properties...Ah-HA! We should be able to modify one of those handheld spectrographic devices to detect it. Very good, Holodoc! May I borrow this book for a little while?"
"Sure, Captain, just return it when you're done," she said, smiling.
"Will do. Let's keep this to ourselves for now, alright. We're going hunting, and I don't want anyone to know who is in the crosshairs on our side if we can help it. Oh, and thanks for fixing the old leg."
CommanderEirikhr
From Ensign Eirikhr: Ensign Eirikhr quickly puts his clothes on in the Ensigns's Dorm Quarters at his bed cubicle, he realizes that his dream was no dream but it began as such but was changed by the manipulations of Prince Of Darkness Diabolis in his own Anti-Dimention. Lt. Amy, Gold Squadron and Black Squadron will be in serious danger from Diabolis's "surprise"......whom could stop them only he and perhaps Commander Sheba! But not with machines, that was slow and it could alert the Cylons in the Pauvwell Starsystem waiting for the Battlestar Callisto and bait their trap. No Commander Sheba and he, Ensign Eirikhr would have to use their minds Spirit Force and replay perhaps 40-50 Microns of time in this timeline when Lieutenant Amy and Gold Squadron launches and is just a few Microns out into space of the Pauvwell Starsystem.....if he delay then Gold Squadron and Black Squadron would be destroyed and the location of the Battlestar Callisto would be relayed to all the Cylon Armada everywhere.
It would only work if Commander Sheba got out the Medallion Sealed Kobolian Stone of the Lords Of Kobol that Cain had given her before he took the Battlestar Pegasus and his crew to deepspace. It could work if Commander Sheba reinforced Ensign Eirikhr's Spirit Of Mind, because Eirikhr realized he was an Emmissary Of The Lord Gods Of Kobol now and he could never leave this timeline again untill the Timelines and Dimentions converged and diverged. Ensign Eirikhr would reinforce Commander Sheba's Spirit Of Mind and act as an directional antenna, or she could for him, the hard part was convincing her to use her powers of the Spirit Mind and grow as he had. He quickly contacts the Main Frame 3D Computer Comm/Info Link Set and places an emergency message to Major Lucian, Major Brie, Lieutenant Colonel Charybdis also to Commander Sheba.
Eirikhr sets the message on highest priority and words it as follows, "Lt. Col. Charybdis,Major Lucian, Major Brie, Commander Sheba, From Ensign Eirikhr: If you want to save Black Squadron and Gold Squadron on their missions into the Pauvwell Starsystem, believe what I have to say. Both Squadrons are in danger from Diabolis Prince Of Darkness and the Cylon Taskforce that has perhaps hidden some ships in the Pauvwell Starsystem waiting for such a Recon Survey. Cylon Serpent Of Darkness Diabolis zapped me into his dimention and said he had some sort of surprise waiting for Lt. Amy and her "little group of Friends", I won a minor victory over Diabolis and zapped myself back to my bed cubicle at the Gold Squadron Barracks, my dream happened exactly 1.33 Centons ago.......only Commander Brie and I with the help of her father's Medallion Of The Seal Of Kobol can replay time and alert Lieutenant Amy to her danger through Our Spirit Of Mind Link.......this is no Joke, Commander Sheba will understand!"
LucianG
Commander Sheba was in the process of sending a memo to Lieutenant Colonel Charybdis, suggesting that it might be necessary for the Callisto to clear a path through the asteroid belt to the jump point. She suggested that the squadrons might put together Warrior teams for the duty, just in case the jump points for the Axcian system were near the asteroids as the preliminary calculations were indicating. One wing from Gold and one from Black would probably--
Just then, she received urgent word that Ensign Eirikhr needed to talk to her right away. "What now?" she asked.
Ensign Eirikhr quickly told the short version of his tale, excited that the flights might be in danger. When he concluded, Commander Sheba said, "Ensign, few people in our fleet have any experience dealing with such things, and for those few who have, they are typically at special moments under extraordinary circumstances. Your experience may be like that. Cherish that experience; however, we must be careful never to want these experiences to continue so much that we allow our mind to open up to influences such as that of Count Iblis." In a lower voice, she continued, "I was weak once, and it nearly cost me...everything." She paused for a brief moment, then continued, "We could want that warm, glorious feeling so much that we might be led to believing that we feel it when it is in fact, something totally different. Therefore, we must be strong, Ensign, and face our daily reality on our own."
Eirikhr started to speak, but Sheba said, "You have done your duty, Ensign, and I will keep it in mind. Now, there is a good chance there will be another mission in another cycle or so. If you want to be included on the team, you might consider speaking with Major Brie and hitting the Sims for systems and flight checkout. I'm sure she could set it up with Lieutenant Resonat in Training. Dismissed, Ensign."
She returned to her memo as Eirikhr exited the ready room.
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