Post Number 12 Away Teams Assigned

Posted on Fri Nov 12th, 2021 @ 4:46pm by Commodore Cyndi Song & Lieutenant Tara Herculoid PhD & Major David Hurd Senior & Lieutenant T’Mia Rahl & Lieutenant James McTavish & Lieutenant Alister McKeon & 1st Lieutenant Greg Jackson
Edited on on Fri Dec 17th, 2021 @ 10:16am

Mission: The Forgotten Children
Location: Conference Room
Timeline: Current

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After reading several reports Cyndi knew it was time to assemble away teams and get the rescue underway and see just what the Jem Hadar were up to. All reports on them Song knew they couldn't survive without white. Tapping her com-badge "Attention will the following officers report to the conference room, Commander Kahn, Major Hurd, Lieutenants, McTavish, Herculoid, Yova, Rahl, Doctors Bjorgo, Long, Lieutenants Rivers, Jackson, McKeon. Cyndi walked into the conference room and waited for her officers to arrive.

Alister entered the briefing room a single PADD in his hands as he slid into his normal seat, “Ma’am,” he said with a nod of his head as he settled dowon to wait for the briefing to start.

Greg entered the conference room a few steps behind the CIO a cup of coffee clutched in a hand as he took a seat a weary expression on his face. Planetary Assault was always one of the most dangerous missions assigned to the Federation Marines made worst going up against a dig in fanatical force. “Ma’am,” he said with a nod toward the Commodore.

Lt Yova entered and took a deep breath. This was his first conference.

T’Mia walked into the meeting offering Cyndi a polite nod and a smile as she walked past. Her eyes rested on Greg offering another warm smile as she took her seat.

Walking in behind T'Mia, Hurd saluted the Commodore, and went to his usual position in the corner, observing those present. The tension in the air was palatable, which Hurd himself understood.

James was the next to arrive with a coffee and his PADD in hand. Entering the room he greeted those there "Good morning Commodore" then looking around "Good morning everyone" then he found an empty seat.

Tara, Alesha and Kristian entered behind James and took seats with Alesha taking a seat next to the major and the marine xo.

"It looks as it Commander Kahn and Doctor Bjorgo are the only ones who are not here. We'll begin and I'll brief them later unless they join us. I've called you all here as we're close to assuming orbit and I want away teams ready once we're in transporter range. Major Hurd, Lieutenant Jackson and Lieutenant McKeon you three will beam down to get a read on how many Jem Hadar there are there and report back. I have reason to believe there is a good number of them all over this planet. Counselor your to report to medical and have yourself altered to resemble a cardassian female," Cyndi said "We know the Jem Hadar need white to survive and I can only assume they've run out of it. McTavish and Herculoid I want you two down there to see what if anything they can be using instead of white. Lieutenant Rivers I want your fighters on constant patrol making sure there is no surprises out there. Lieutenant Yova you'll be responsible in making sure that if we have to break out of orbit we can do so on a split second. Medical you'll also be altered to resemble cardassians and to assess the condition of the people on the planet and offer and treat them if needed. Any questions so far?" Cyndi asked .

" Commodore the mines have been cleared for the most part. There is a cluster that has yet to be neutralized. I made sure that our hull was demagnetized before we left. The Amandora is ready . If I may add the Cardassians are a suspicious people. Never underestimate them." Lt Yova added.

"Rules Of Engagement?", Hurd asked simply.

T’Mia had nodded as Cyndi had told her to head to Sickbay after the meeting to have alterations to her looks. She’d never pretended to be a Cardassian female before, she was glad that she wasn’t the only one though.

“What if we’re detected approaching the planet,” Alister asked from his seat, “I can’t believe they won’t have some way of keeping track of near orbit. If we beam down people as Cardassians they’ll stand out.”

In response to Alister, Hurd chimed in, in a neutral voice, " I intend to insert covertly, and do the recon as such once me and the Lieutenants make planet-fall."

"Insert as alone or with the lieutenants, major?" Cyndi asked

Kahn and Bjorgo entered together, splitting to go to their individual seats. They had been conferring on how best to try and contact Nira, and when called had listened, via internal sensors, to the meeting.

Liza started speaking first. "We've been listening on the way, Commodore. We were talking about our earlier meeting with you. Anyway," said Kahn, getting her mind on what she had heard so far. "This colony has been here for decades. Be very, very careful with what you say and how you act. Cardassians are suspicious by nature, and natural xenophobes. Outsiders will be scrutinized. I stood with the fleet at DS9 when we stopped the Dominion. If we are discovered they will be brutal with our treatment."

"Glad I'm going down then," said Tore with a smile. "Oh, come on. A chance to get dolled up like a Gul Dukat. Pfft. I'm in. Plus, even if we are discovered there is one thing none of us considered earlier in our travels. No one has come or gone for decades. This means that the equipment they have is only of a certain tech level. I'm sure they can build what they need, but they still only have what their level was when posted here. Hurd and his dogs should be able to circumvent any defensive sensors quite easily, slip in and shut down main power generator should action be required." He gave David a nod.

"What dogs?" Cyndi asked the puzzlement clear in her voice "There are only a few dogs aboard, I believe only three and they are family pets." continuing "You'll be beamed down in different areas, I'm not going to risk everyone going down to the same location together. Early scans of the planet indicate there are several encampments scattered all over. Each you will be beamed down to one of those encampments. You'll all have a communicator not a comm-badge. Your to keep in touch with the ship and report in every two hours. Just make sure your not seen when you contact me.

"I'll have a field kit ready commodore," Kristian said "I'll make sure it's not noticed.

"If we can find a substitute for while that will be a big break for the Jem Hadar," Tara spoke up

Clearing his throat, Hurd said respectfully, "I still need our rules of engagement". " Because, at this moment, in addition to the recon I also plan to sabotage as much enemy equipment as possible and presite targets for airstrikes from Lieutenant Rivers Fighters". Pausing he added, "This of course is only in the event the Jem'Hadar don't see reason". Rubbing the scar that ran down his face he added, "And based upon my experiences during the Dominion War, I believe there is a extremely high probability of armed conflict".

"The rules of engagement are simple, convince them the war is over and to release the Cardassians," Cyndi said

James sat listening to what everyone was saying; now would be a good time to let them know what the Science has to say. Clearing his throat "If I may Commodore, I think everyone should be aware of the environment they are walking into. After several scans of the Planet, the word that comes to mind is 'harsh'" he informed them then continued "The daytime temperature gets to be 100 units plus and the nights go into the 50's. During the day dehydration will sneak up on you quickly so be prepared. With the high temperatures the ground is baked like a rock and it does rain very hard for ten to fifteen minutes on occasion. There are lots of gullies and ravines present so don't get caught in one when the rain comes or you may very well be swept away by the fast moving water or worse; I would suggest avoiding such areas at all costs. Lastly if you can't find water there are large succulent plants growing. Break off a branch and you will have water but beware they are covered in long needle like spines which I don't imagine would feel very good in a finger or hand. So any conflicts will be physically taxing to say the least" James concluded his dissertation hoping that everyone understood what lay ahead.

"Everyone take some form of canteen along as you can use it to catch rain water," Kristian spoke up

"The succulents are a good source of moisture and depending on them can be quite tasty and hydrating," Tara said

Hurd was listening to what was being said, and also awaiting a response to his statement and question.

"I intend to insert alone, I work better that way." "Should I need reinforcements, I will call for them, but my original plan of sabotage and presetting targets are my goals". Looking straight at the Commodore, Hurd said, " What I meant by Rules Of Engagement is under what circumstances am I and my men permitted to shoot back should a fight start?"

"Should a fight start then you can return fire. But do not be the aggressors," Cyndi said

T’Mia was watching Hurd’s interactions with everyone at the briefing, if she was to help him with his anger issues she needed to know what made him tick. That’s if he’d let her help.

Bjorgo had remained quiet, even when the Commodore made her query about dogs. Back in the old days on Earth Marines were known as Devil Dogs, or Leathernecks. That was what he had meant but, felt no need to correct his CO as it had quickly passed as the discussion ensued. He stood up suddenly, his eyes showing his angst at the current angle of topic. "They've been here decades, gawdammit! Hell, by now the Jem and Cards could be friends, despite their roles as keeper and kept. T'Mia should be familiar with Helsinki syndrome, if not," he looked at the Counselor. "Bone-up, Lieutenant." His gaze now moving around at all present, he went on. "I'm going there to save lives. I have the means and the skills with which to obliterate anything that interferes with that. Keep in mind, people, that no matter what else this planet may be, it is an internment camp. People who are here against their will and learned to survive." He took in a few breaths and got his calm demeanor back.

"Tore we're all going there to save lives," Kristian said gently "Like you I took an oath to save lives but I will kill if I have to."

Cyndi listened to the discussions and knew they were getting way off topic. "Any other discussions or comments?"

T’Mia nodded. “Captain, this colony has been together for a while, and Yes I am familiar with Helsinki syndrome, thank you Doctor. My concern is that any new faces, even Cardassian looking ones, are going to be noticed. What’s our cover story going to be?”

Kelliza gave a nod to the Lieutenant as she had made her point. "Thank you, T'Mia. My thoughts exactly. We will be new faces, we won't know our way around. As I stated, that will draw immediate suspicion from the Cardassians. How we deal with it is going to make all the difference. So, let's get to it. If nothing further, Commodore, then those marked for reconstructive surgery should get to Sickbay and get it done. The longer you wear the disguise the easier you'll move as one. Hurd, gather a fireteam sized strike team from your people. Covert ops, black on black. Keep in mind Nira is down there somewhere scouting for us. The how and why will be explained later. Get your gear ready, Major."

"Stories are you came from other encampments, remember this is a large planet and there are bound more than once encampment of Cardassians and Jem Hadar," Cyndi said "If no one has anything else to say as the doctor said those of you who are going to be surgically altered report to sick bay. Dismissed."


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This will give everyone a chance to post on his/her own as well.

Here are the away team assignments. Read them over remember.: Major Hurd, Lieutenant Jackson and Lieutenant McKeon you three will beam down to get a read on how many Jem Hadar there are there and report back'

. Counselor your to report to medical and have yourself altered to resemble a cardassian female and you'll beam down just outside of an encampment and talk to the cardassians but do not let on your with Starfleet. (I didn't pair you up with anyone.)

McTavish and Herculoid will look for other means of white and other things.

. Lieutenant Rivers will be looking for trouble

Medical you;ll be assessing and treating anyone who needs it and you'll be altered as cardassains.

Kahn I didn't assign you with anyone, your good to post on your own too.

Please do not start any JP's outside of your assigned away team as I'll be monitoring. I have a reason for this. Promotions will be based on how you post in this mission.