Away Team 1 - Well Down we go

Posted on Tue Aug 3rd, 2021 @ 5:02am by Lieutenant Commander Aurelia Taylor & Ensign Olivia (Carter) Voight & Ensign Kara Hoffman & Lieutenant JG Miraj Derani & Lieutenant JG Damien Blackford & Lieutenant Commander Savar cha'Salik hei-Surak Talek-sen-deen [Taylor] & Legate Imik S'Niohun [Lia Taylor]

Mission: Season 5: Episode 2: Operation Save Humanity
Location: New Canaan
Timeline: MD6- 09h00
957 words - 1.9 OF Standard Post Measure

The away teams had been briefed. Look around, do not start any fights, make sure you are always armed and please stay together. Away team 1, were to gather in the shuttle bay at 09h00 and take a shuttle down to the planet.

Once Damien had received his orders, he started preparing, reading up on whatever materials were available relating to the mission, making sure he wouldn't be caught be unaware. Walking into the shuttle bay, he looked around for his team leader.

Imik entered with a back pack and Ojnas side arm, she wore her Ojnas combat uniform thus marking her out. She walked slowly over to the shuttle and looked at the man already there, "Greetings, are you part of this away team?"

Damien looked up, nodding at the woman that had just arrived, and nodded. "I am. Ensign Damien Blackford." He said, offering her his hand.

Still unsure of shaking hands, Imik simply bowed towards Damien. "Blessings on your house Ensign Damien Blackford, I am Imik. Consul of the Ojnas people, and fighter pilot".

Damien slowly dropped his hand, hoping he hadn't offended the Consul. "An honour to meet you, Consul." He said, copying the bow, deciding that maybe that was the best thing to do.

Lia wasn't far behind, as she arrived she noticed Imik straight away. *Combat uniform, that Ojnas means business* she thought. She turned to Damien, "Ensign Blackford, you seem keen to get going". Turning to Imik, Lia did a quick bow. "Consul S'Niohun, blessings on your house I believe is the correct greeting?"

Imik bowed back, "Blessings on your house Commander, and you are correct".

Damien looked over as the Commander walked in, and snapped off a quick salute. "Indeed Ma'am. The early bird catches the worm, as my father was always fond of saying."

Lia smiled at Damien, "Well don't pinch all the worms eh, leave some for us normal people". She now looked back at Imik, "Consul, do you want to stow your gear on the shuttle". She then walked over to the transport pad and inputted some co-ords, her gear now appeared on the pad and she grabbed her own back pack. "Ensign, check your gear and stow it on the shuttle. And if you could keep your eye on the consul please, I would be grateful".

Savar looked at Lia, "Worms? I do not recall reading or being told anything about worms. Have I been given incomplete information on this planet?"

"Of course not Ma'am." Damien said, grinning slightly at his department head, watching as she walked off, before making sure to check his own pack, looking up as Savar spoke. "It's an old Earth expression, Commander." He explained. "'The early bird catches the worm.' It simply means that one who is prepared and takes the early opportunity has an advantage and is more prepared later on."

Once he was convinced that his pack ready, Damien hurried onto the shuttle, stowing it away, before walking back outside, back over to the Consul. "If there's anything I can do to be of assistance Ma'am, just let me know."

Imik turned to face Damien, "Thank you Ensign, I will need assistance once on the planet. As I am clearly an alien, I understand the population of the planet are xenophobic. Please feel free to aide me if a disturbance arises".

Damien nodded, offering the Consul what he hoped was a comforting smile. "Of course, Consul. I shall do my best to help, should the need arise."

Olivia had made sure that she had everything she could possibly think of for the medical kit that she had with her for the away mission. She had even packed a few extra items to be on the safe side. Olivia walked into the shuttle bay and saw a few others already there. She walked towards them.

Serenity entered the shuttlebay, with her weapons secure on her hip She moved into the shuttle with a Nod to her Co and headed for the cockpit.

Lia spotted Serenity, "Lieutenant, do you have the landing co-ords?" It never hurt to check these things, Lia even thought about placing Imik as the co-pilot due to her fighter experience.

"Aye" Serenity replied. "Bringing us in on the proper course."

Moving closer to Imik, Lia spoke to the Ojnas. "Consul, why don't you take the co-pilots seat".

Imik dipped her head and moved forward, settling in she watch Serenity closely. At the same time she also monitored the instrument's before her, noting every read out.

Kara was busy double and triple checking all of the engineering toolkits on-board. You never know what they might need, so having a properly sorted inventory with all tools easy to reach; was important. She decided to stay quiet, and assess the situation, once they had landed.

It didn't take them long, before Serenity brought them into to their landing zone. "Okay, everyone we are here, lets all play nice now."

As they landed, Damien did one final check of his equipment, double-checking everything was secure, before looking around, awaiting his orders.

As the shuttle touched down Lia stood up and addressed the away team, "Right you are all aware of our standing orders, we do not engage in any combat. Unless it's to protect the other members of our team, and even then you better clear it with me first". She moved to the door, "We only go anywhere as a group, at a push we will pair up but just be careful where you are going. If it looks dodgy, don't enter or proceed. Return to the group, do we understand the rules people??"

Serenity shut down the shuttle expertly. "Commander, we are clear to disembark" she announced.

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