Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Ganymede NCC-65675  - SD 10607.12

Starring:

Scott Knight		as 	[CO]Commander  Liam James Gibbs

Einar Örn		as	[XO] Lieutenant Commander Jim Reeves

Rob Van Den Dungen	as	[OPS] Ensign Rob van den Dungen
Julie Lucas		as	[FCO] Lt.Kysia Merlanne Kcirtap
David Gibson		as	[CMO]	Lieutenant Dr. Thy’rik Tales

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Summary: Admiral Cévitam is already in the Offenburger Lounge, waiting for the rest of the senior crew to gather there as well. Time for new orders, a new challenge.
The USS Ganymede has been completely fitted with its new pod and is already being prepared for departure by Starbase personnel.
 
=/\==/\==/\= Begin Mission - Breaking the ice Part II=/\==/\==/\=
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
Vadm: Welcome to the lounge Admiral.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::steps out of the TL on Deck 10, and starts his walk to this....lounge he has no idea how to pronounce the name of::
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::Nods:: CO: Thank you commander, I assume you have informed your crew about the meeting?
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::OPSing::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: exits her quarters heading for the lounge ::
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::heads out of Sickbay, hoping he will be okay to leave it unattended for a while after last times escapades of his med team::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::sees the lounge and stops a moment outside the door and straightens his uniform, before stepping inside::
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
::nods:: Vadm: What little crew I have yes, they should be arriving shortly.
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
Vadm: Speaking of which, here's my first officer.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::waits for the replacing OPS officer::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::nods to the Captain and walks over to him and the Vice Admiral and salutes:: Vadm/CO: Sirs.
 
Vadm Cevitam:
CO: Hmmm. ::Looks towards the door.::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
::exits the lift and walks down the hall to the lounge and looks around ::
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::heads into the TL:: TL: Main Lounge ::braces himself for the sudden movement, not wanting to be ill again::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::the OPS officer who will relieve him enters the bridge:: OPS_Ens_Always_Late: Ensign, you are late again!
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
XO: Find your quarters okay, Number one?
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::Shuffles some PADDs::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
CO: Thank you Captain, I did. They're a bit larger than I'm used to. And I'm just finishing unpacking.
 
<OPS_Ens_Always_Late> OPS: Sorry Sir, but... ::stutters::
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
XO: Well, you should be able to finish off once we get underway.
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::Grunts a little as he looks around the room.:: CO: Commander, is all your staff gathered?
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
CO: Should be able to find some Ensign to do it for me. ::grins a bit, leaving the CO to wonder if it's a joke or not, then looks to the Admiral::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
::walks over to the CO/XO/Vadm and salutes :: CO: Reporting as ordered Sir.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
OPS_Ens_Always_Late: No but. You'll be reported for this, it's not the first time!
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::steps out of the TL and heads into the Lounge and walks over towards the group present::
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
::does a quick head count:: Vadm: Just waiting for our OPS officer now.
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::Looks at the enthusiastic FCO and nods, returning his attention to the CO again.::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::accesses transporter systems and initiates a site-to-site transport outside the Offenburger Lounge because of the delay::
 
CMO Lt Tales:
Adm: Admiral ::salutes:: CO: Captain, reporting as ordered
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
::looks to the FCO and pauses to take it all in:: FCO: Very well Lieutenant, take a seat.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::disappears from the bridge and re-appears outside the Lounge and enters the lounge:: CO/Adm: Sorry for my late arrival, Sirs. ::takes a seat::
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
CMO: Take a seat Doc, we're just waiting for OPS.
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::Nods:: OPS: I suppose you are the Operations Officer?
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
OPS: Speak of the devil... I'll have a word with you later.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
OPS: Welcome Mr. Van Den Dungen, I hope we didn't arrive too early for you?
 
CMO Lt Tales:
CO: Aye sir. ::meanders over to the nearest chair around the table::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
::smirks at the OPS officer and shakes her head ::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
Vadm: Yes Sir, OPS Lieutenant Van den Dungen. ::turns to CO:: CO: That's okay to me Sir. ::turns to XO:: XO: No, I arrived late due to one of my OPS officers.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::only nods slightly::
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
Vadm: I believe that everyone is present, correct Admiral?
 
Vadm Cevitam:
CO: Good. ::Clears his throat:: All: I've called for this meeting, because of the sensitive information.
 
Vadm Cevitam:
All: Since you have now had the opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the Ganymede, it is time to take her out on a real mission. Starfleet scientists have confirmed that a very large asteroid is headed for the planet Grazer V.
 
Vadm Cevitam:
All: Only a couple of decades ago a small colony has settled there, studying the planet for habitation and possibly full colonization. The asteroid is made of a composition that it would be much more destructive if we were to try and deviate it from its path or even try to vaporize it.
 
Vadm Cevitam:
All: The current trajectory and speed will cause it to hit the planet, possibly causing an ice age which will cover the entire planet in a matter of hours. The planet is approximately 1 light year from here, so you should reach it fairly quick.
 
Vadm Cevitam:
All: One more thing. The asteroid has been interfering with long range communications, making us unable to inform them of the possible disaster. You are to inform the colony leader Professor Hamilton and inform him about his situation and convince him to abandon his colony.
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::wonders why Starfleet didn't consider their last mission a real mission, especially considering the several chases they had to deal with from wild animals::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
::is glad she only has to fly the ship and not convince the Professor to leave the planet ::
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::Puts the PADD down and looks up.:: All: Any questions?
  
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::raises hand::
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::nods towards the OPS:: OPS: Yes Lieutenant?
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
Vadm: Sir, is the asteroid interfering with all communications? That is, in a radius of what distance is communication impossible via subspace?
 
Vadm Cevitam:
OPS: That is still an uncertain factor. We have not been able to establish long range communications. No other ship has been close to the asteroid or the planet yet.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
Vadm: Thank you sir. I'll keep that in mind.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
Vadm: Admiral. ::folds his hands on the table::
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::nods towards the XO:: XO: Yes commander?
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
Vadm: I want this out of the way before we lose contact through subspace...if the colonists and the scientists do not want to leave, as that is always a possibility, are we to use force to evacuate them?
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::Sighs:: XO: To a limit commander. I do not wish to have them evacuated at gun point. I understand you have a highly developed diplomatic skill. I am sure it will come of use during the mission. ::Smiles faintly.::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
Vadm: Understood sir.
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
::watches the Q&A session::
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::takes note at the XO’s question as he was thinking a similar thing::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
Vadm: One thing Admiral, how many people are we talking about?
 
Vadm Cevitam:
XO: Good of you to ask. The amount of colonists to evacuate is approximately 3500. There for colonization pod has been installed onto the Ganymede for this mission
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
::finishes tinkering with his PADD and looks up::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::almost gulps at the number, and makes a mental note to get Engineering to get the transporters ready::
 
Vadm Cevitam:
XO: The pod has been partially set to accept possible casualties, so it will have an extended sickbay capacity as well. Though I doubt you will need it. You are to fly over there, get them out and be well on your way back before the asteroid impacts.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
:: raises hand once more::
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
::watches another hand go up::
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::Nods towards the OPS again.:: OPS: Yes lieutenant?
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::raises his hand too::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
Vadm: Are there any extra transporters in that colonization pod installed, Sir?
 
Vadm Cevitam:
OPS: No. There are no extra transporters in that pod. We needed the room incase something went wrong and installed the extended sickbay instead. But you should have more than enough time as it is.
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::keeps hand raised::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
Vadm: Then how long do we have before impact?
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
CMO: Yes Doctor, that means you get more sickbay to rome.
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::Picks up the PAD:: OPS: You have about 5 days to complete the mission. :: Looks over to the CMO:: CMO: Yes lieutenant?
 
CMO Lt Tales:
CO/Adm: That all well and good, but is there more med staff coming with the pod?
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::nods in acknowledgement::
 
CMO Lt Tales:
Adm: I don't have a enough staff to operate sickbay and this too....
 
Vadm Cevitam:
CMO: Yes doctor. The pod comes with an extra capacity, though it will be minimum. The colony should have sufficient medical personnel as well. They can assist you, should the need arise.
 
CMO Lt Tales:
Adm: Thank you Admiral ::sighs in relief::
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::nods and looks around.:: All: Any more questions?
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
Vadm: Doesn't look like there are any more.
 
Vadm Cevitam:
All: Very well then. Please keep in mind that communications with the Ganymede will be lost at some point as well. We may not be able to send any more ships after you if things go wrong.
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: calculates travel time and the time it will take to transport 3500 colonist and make it out away from the impact, they should have enough time ::
 
Vadm Cevitam:
All: Godspeed again.
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
All: Right folks, here are your orders... OPS and FCO, go to the bridge and get us ready for departure. Doc, brief your staff on the situation and get ready for casualties
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
::nods :: CO: Aye Sir.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::nods:: CO: Aye Sir.
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
XO: You have the bridge until I get there.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
CO: Aye Captain.
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
Vadm: If I may have a word before you leave Admiral...
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
: waits to be dismissed::
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::Was already busy cleaning his PADDs as he looks up with a somewhat surprised look:: CO: Yes commander, what is it?
 
CMO Lt Tales:
CO: Aye Sir, right on it  ::heads out::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::leaves the lounge and heads for the bridge and keeps in mind the CO wanted to talk to him later about his late arrival::
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
::looks round and sees everyone still there:: All: Are you still here? Go to it. You're dismissed.
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: salutes and heads for the bridge ::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::stands up slowly, half nodding and heads for the exit:
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::enters the TL:: TL: Bridge.
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::Watches as the others leave.:: CO: You wanted to ask something commander? My time is valuable.
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
Vadm: We're talking about Adam Hamilton right?
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::sees the OPS officer enter the TL down the hall and wonders why he didn't hold it for the rest of them::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
::waits on the next lift and hold the door for the XO ::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::nods to the newly arrived FCO and enters:: FCO: Thank you Lieutenant. I feel like royalty.

FCO Lt Kcirtap:
::chuckles :: XO: You are welcome your majesty.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::steps on the bridge, takes place at his console after relieving OPS_Ens_Always_Late and logs in::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
:: initiates pre-launch sequences to getting systems online for departure::
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::Nods:: CO: Yes, the professor in charge of the colony.
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::decides to take a wander back to sickbay, maybe via Jefferies tubes, he hates the way TL make him feel dizzy::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::waits:: FCO: Well are you coming in or not missy?

XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::smiles slightly:: TL: Main Bridge.
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
Vadm: It's not going to be easy to get him to abandon his work, I know how stubborn he can be. He was my room mate at the Academy.
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::Sighs:: CO: I am aware of that commander. That is why I requested with Admiral Krenshaw that you were to get this mission.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::waits for the TL to arrive::
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
Vadm: I just hope he's in the listening mood when we get there... otherwise he's likely to get a lot of people killed.
 
Vadm Cevitam:
Action: The TL with the FCO and XO arrives at the bridge. One of the starbase officers responsible for checking out the tactical station is sitting in the big chair, playing captain.
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
::steps off the lift and to the con. Then smiles at OPS and sits to perform preflight checks::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::sees someone in the chair and walks over slowly, grinning and wipes the grin of his face as he comes closer:: PO: Excuse me Captain, do you mind me sitting there? It's kind of my favourite seat...you know, I have a thing. It's called rank.
 
Vadm Cevitam:
CO: Your job is to prevent that. Although the professor is responsible for the colony, you are responsible for the evacuation. I am sorry to do this, but the outcome of the mission is in your hands. Either these people live, or the die.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::gets the results of the level 3 diagnostics he initiated on all systems::
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
Vadm: I'll do my best... that's all I can promise Admiral.
 
<PO_Noobie> ::Sees the XO, jumps up from the chair and snaps to attention.:: XO: Sorry sir!
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::looks dead serious:: PO: Go play Captain in the holodeck. ::walks around him and sits down in the center chair::
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::arrives back in sickbay, happily to not find his team having a party this time::
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::Nods as he grabs his PADDs:: CO: Don't come back without the colonists commander. They have valuable information which we need about that system. ::sighs for a moment.:: Good luck commander.
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
::chuckles at the XO ::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
:: verifies the results of the level 3 diagnostics::
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
OPS: All systems check out Mr. Van Den Dungen?
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
::nods to the admiral and salutes::
 
<PO_Noobie> ::Nods almost hystirically.:: XO: Yes sir... will do sir... ::Makes a hasty retreat from the bridge.::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::turns to XO:: XO: I've just verified the results, systems are up and running within parameters, Sir.
 
Vadm Cevitam:
::Leaves the lounge and heads directly to the TL and the airlock.::

XO LtCmdr Reeves:
OPS: Very good. Contact the starbase and get permission for launch.
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
::heads for the nearest TL::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: looks at the verification on her console :: XO: Verified Commander, preflight checks final. We are ready for departure once we are cleared of moorings and have clearance.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
FCO: Good work Lieutenant.
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
XO: Aye Sir. ::opens com to Starbase 214:: COM:SBOPS: Starbase 214, this is the USS Ganymede, requesting permission for departure.
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::walk into the middle of sickbay and shouts up:: Med Team: Can I have everyone’s attention please?
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
::steps out of the TL and onto the bridge:: XO: Have we left yet?
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
::stands up slowly and faces the CO:: CO: Awaiting confirmation from the Starbase, Captain.
 
<SBOPS> COM:Ganymede: USS Ganymede, the Admiral is back on the station, you are cleared for launch. Good luck and Godspeed Ganymede.
 
CMO Lt Tales:
::waits until people turn and face him and there is silence:: Med Team: Good, good, now I need everyone to prepare for our new mission
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
COM: SBOPS: Thank you Starbase 214. See you again soon. USS Ganymede out. ::turns to FCO:: FCO: You have a go.
 
XO LtCmdr Reeves:
CO: There we are. ::sits down in his own chair::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
::nods at OPS :: CO: We are clear for departure on your mark Captain.
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
::takes his seat::
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
:: waits for the CO to give her the go ahead ::
 
OPS Lt Van den Dungen:
::looks at his console for the power distribution to the engines::
 
CO Cmdr Gibbs:
FCO: Lay in a course and engage at one quarter impulse until the outer marker then increase to warp 6.
 
CMO Lt Tales:
Med Team: Were heading on a errand of mercy, we have to evacuate and colony, but there could be complications, we need to be ready.....
 
FCO Lt Kcirtap:
CO: Aye Sir. :: presses the buttons on her console and takes them out. :: out on 1/4 impulse, warp 6.
 
Action: In a smooth movement the Ganymede is clearing the starbase, on its way to Grazer VI. Will they be able to get the colonists out in time? Only one way to find out.

=/\==/\==/\= Pause Mission =/\==/\==/\=

Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Ganymede
 
 Original Air Date: 12th July 2006
 Executive Producer: Rob Lemmens
 Copyright 2006: A Call To Duty
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