Host SM-Lyon says:
USS Seleya - 10601.29

"Home, Sweet Homeless" - Part 1

SUMMARY: The Seleya is en route to Oberon Prime to lead the evacuation effort. More ships are following to assist, but the Seleya will be the first on the scene to start the evacuation effort. Will it all be done in time?

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CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: In the turbolift on his way to the Bridge, holding a PADD at his side::

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Is in the observation lounge, just finishing off his coffee. ::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Walks into the debriefing room and moves over to the table, a few PADDs in his hands. ::

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Transferring data between console and PADDs on the bridge. ::

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Turns to the XO. :: XO: Good, your here.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Steps out onto the Bridge and looks around. ::

CTO_LT_jg_Cloud says:
:: Walks into the observation room and sits down at the table reading a PADD waiting for the briefing to start::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods, and hands the CO one of the PADD's. :: CO:  Here's the update on the situation on Oberon Prime.

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Shifts in his seat, as he plays at the console buttons against the starboard wall of the bridge. ::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Moves around the table and takes a seat to the right of the CO. ::  CO: Not much more than we had initially.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Takes the padd. :: XO: Excellent, will you round up all the senior officer's, we need to go over some idea's on how to handle this evacuation.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
CO:  Aye sir.  :: Taps the ship-wide on the table com. ::  ALL:  This is the XO, all department heads, please report to the observation lounge.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Moves off into the lounge after hearing the XO's transmission and finds his usual seat. ::

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Grabs several of the PADDs as he stands from the console, and moves towards the lounge, assuming that the call includes him. ::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Hands the CO the other PADD. ::  CO: Here's the report on our shuttle "fleet".  I've got 4 shuttles on alert-5 readiness, with three more crews on deck.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Reads the report. :: XO: Excellent.

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Settles into a chair near the end of the table away from the command staff in the lounge. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Looks around the table, nodding at various staff members. ::

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
XO: We all here?

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Looks around the table for a second and then nods. :: CO:  All present sir.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
XO: Good, take your seat :: Moves to his chair. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Realizes that he probably should have waited for everyone else to sit down. ::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Sits. ::

CTO_LT_jg_Cloud says:
:: Stops reading his PADD and looks at the Captain. ::

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Turns to the CMO's direction. :: CMO: I believe commander Lessing is a bit under the weather? Hasn't got his space legs back yet?

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Focuses on the PADD, in the hope of avoiding eye contact with anyone. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: That's right, but I've left him in the care of one of my better nurses, he should be ready to return to duty very soon, just needs to acclimatize again, Sir.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Smirks. :: ALL:  Man gets around.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
CMO: Very good. All: Ok down to business, as you are all aware we are en route to Oberon Prime, the planet is currently under going the final stages of geothermal collapse

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
All: We, the Seleya, are to lead the evacuation effort of the planets population.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Turns slightly and brings up a image of the planet onto the viewer behind him, the image shows the current stage of the planet and details on it's atmosphere and tectonic stress levels. ::

CTO_LT_jg_Cloud says:
CO: What time frame are we looking at sir?

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
All: As you can see its a little worse for wear. :: Pauses. :: And to answer Lt. Clouds question Starfleet reckon we have till the end of the week....reckon.

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Looks up at the image on the viewer. :: CO: How long have the Federation been aware of the situation?

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
CSO:  As soon as they were informed.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
CSO: Commander A'an's statement is very true, Oberon Prime has got it's own ships but they soon realized they'd need help and the call went out and command picked up the phone.

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
XO: I ask only because tectonic plates are very big things... and I'm trying, and struggling, to create a model in which they could be liquefied in such a short space of time.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
CSO: So to answer your question, we don't know how long it's been going on, we just found out now, hence all available ships are being sent.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
XO: What's the situation on the ground like? How many casualties are to be expected on our arrival? I'm assuming it's only going to get worse as we're nearing the end...

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Nods hesitantly, wondering why a planet would wait so long to call for help. ::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
CSO:  That’s part of your job, as I'm sure Starfleet would like as much data on this incident as possible.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Pauses for a second and realizes something. :: CSO: Sorry but, who are you? :: Doesn't recall ever meeting the CSO. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Turns to face the CSO. ::

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
CO: Ensign Jozel Axim, sir.  Lieutenant Nalot has re-assigned me as bridge liaison to the science department, it's.. ::  Swallows as he realizes he's addressing the Captain. :: …it's an honor to be up here, sir.

CTO_LT_jg_Cloud says:
:: Giggles slightly when he sees the CSO reaction. ::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Turns to Darklighter. :: CO:  after we've taken all we can, we can pull an additional 100 or so civilians out with the shuttles, assuming the staging ground for the drop-off isn’t too far.  Not much, but given the deteriorating condition of the planet, it may be all we can do.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Whispers. :: Self: Ah, a trill. 

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
Self: Lt Naaalot? ::thinks:: CSO: Oh right, sorry I forget she said something about switching the science crew around, well umm, welcome to the bridge ensign, I hope your up to the task.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Self:  What, another one?! ::

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
CO: So do I, sir.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Looks at the XO as if to say "They're taking over". ::

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Nods to the CSO. :: XO: I see, well Starfleet are trying to get some local freighters to the joint he causes so they might help.

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: A blinky light on the OPS console starts to blink. The duty officer answers the comm and calls the observation lounge.

Host SM-Lyon says:
<aOPS_Skeel> *CO*: Sir, sorry to interrupt, but there is a comm from Earth.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
*aOPS* Is it a general comm or for my eyes only comm? :: Turns to the XO and whispers. :: XO: Sometimes you gotta’ ask.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Shrugs; whispers. :: CO: Hey, I got more than enough secrets for myself, your welcome to all they give you.

Host Capt_Lyon says:
<aOPS_Skreel> *CO*: General comm, sir. It’s Captain Lyon, sir.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
*aOPS* Good, patch him through please. :: Turns to the viewer. ::

Host Capt_Lyon says:
ACTION: The viewer comes to life with the smiling face of Captain Lyon.

Host Capt_Lyon says:
@COM: CO: Nathan, I'm calling because we sent you off with the bare minimum of information, and well, I thought I would clear up some of the gaping holes.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Is slightly creeped out by Lyons smile. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Smiles at the nice captain and hopes he wants something nice from the nice people on the Seleya, like inviting them to dinner again or something equally nice. ::

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Raises an eyebrow and the minimum information statement and is still not used to the first name bases him and Captain Lyon are on. ::

CTO_LT_jg_Cloud says:
:: Starts getting a bad feeling about this mission. ::

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
Com: Lyon: Oook, what did they leave out this time?

Host Capt_Lyon says:
@COM: All: Ok, I'm sure you are wondering why you are being sent in at the tail end of Oberon Prime's evacuation. Well, they have known about the geological situation for several years, but typical beaurocracy, they didn't get started on time. So now the planet is about to go up in flames, and there are still roughly 15 000 people on the surface.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
Self: Oh.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Starts doing the math in his head, 15000, and 1 Seleya, equals....ever see those history films with a train in India and all the people sitting on top and hanging onto the sides. ::

Host Capt_Lyon says:
@COM: All: Between the Seleya, the Holliday, the Guggenheim, the Madiba and the Swinburne you will only have to make one trip each... the Seleya maybe a second one to pick up the last batch.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Looks at Captain Lyon then back to Darklighter. :: CO:  15,000 is a hell of a lot more do-able than a few hundred million.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
Com: Lyon: Well with the other ships it shouldn't be so bad, that is unless our window of time has gotten shorter?

Host Capt_Lyon says:
@:: Nods at the XO's comment. :: COM: All: That is the thing, Captain, this is crunch-time. Some areas of the planet is already uninhabitable, hence the number of ships going to help. The best estimate is a week, the worst, two days.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
Com: Lyon: In other words, don't hang around as it’s possible it'll go very soon.

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Wonders if they will have the opportunity to hang in orbit for an extended time to run analyses. ::

Host Capt_Lyon says:
@COM: CO: I am sending the information as a data signal, so you have it to mull over. The other ships will reach your position roughly 6 hours after your arrival. Start loading up and wait on them so you can pass on instructions.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
Com: Lyon: Understood sir, i may as well ask, but is there anyone in particular that Starfleet want saved? Government heads…Ambassadors?

Host Capt_Lyon says:
@COM: CO: Hopefully those have been removed already, but make sure to get them if they haven't left.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
Com: Lyon: Aye sir.

Host Capt_Lyon says:
@COM: All: Because of the distance to the relocation site, I urge you to make sure that everybody is off that planet before you leave - there will not be enough time for a second trip.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
CO:  Whatever the case, it’s looking like a one-shot deal.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
Com: Lyon: and if they wont leave? Some people are very connected to the homes; most would rather die then leave, as we've seen in the past.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
All: Not to be the harbinger of doom here, but it would take us 37 hours to transfer everyone onboard, it would obviously be a lot quicker with shuttles helping. :: Looks around the room. :: 

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
CMO:  Already in the works, doctor.

Host Capt_Lyon says:
@COM: CO: That is at your discretion Captain. Personally I would stun them all and load them up myself. :: Smiles at a half-remembered incident. :: Its not going to be an easy task, that I can assure you.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
XO: That's a relief.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Glances at Cloud. :: Com: Lyon: Nobody will be left behind sir.

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Blinks in surprise at Captain Lyon's suggestion. ::

Host Capt_Lyon says:
@COM: CMO: I would have thought that you would be using shuttles as well. You can evacuate roughly 150 people per hour with your shuttle complement. Not much, but it will help.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
@COM: Lyon: I am aware of that sir, but if we're facing a lot of injured people that may not be the best option.

Host Capt_Lyon says:
@:: Glances off-screen. :: COM: CMO: I understand your concerns, Doctor, but I'm sure you can handle it. I have to sign off; the Admiral wants me on the red carpet. :: Nods at them all. :: You have my confidence. Lyon out.

Host Capt_Lyon says:
ACTION: The screen goes blank and gets replaced with the SF logo.

Host Capt_Lyon says:
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