Peel Post - Being Star Fleet Pt.1

Posted on Thu Jul 17th, 2025 @ 8:08pm by Captain Jamie O'Connell & Commander Angel Devroe & Lieutenant Maria SanChez & Lieutenant JG Johan Albo & Lieutenant JG Sarissa Aloran & Lieutenant JG Sayvek

Mission: Stellar Problems
Location: S/M: Shakedown Cruise
Timeline: Star Date:79008.5

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[Deck 1]

Commander Devroe walked onto the Bridge and over to the Conn as Captain O'Connell looked up "Commander welcome back. So how was the Genesis; did it meet your expectations" he inquired.

Sitting in her seat "Thank you Captain and may I say that is one awesome Shuttle. Ensign Barot was very pleased the way it handled, the Tactical scanners were on point, and Lieutenant Albo did a good job at Comms considering he hasn't done that particular job in quite some time; all in all I was extremely pleased with both the Ship and the Crew" Angel concluded with a smile.

But before Jamie could comment further Communications called out "Captain we're being hailed from a planet some light years away" the Lieutenant informed command.

Standing "On screen please" O'Connell ordered as he walked to his usual place behind Helm. Seeing a face appear "This is Captain Jamie O'Connell, Commanding Officer of the Federation Star Ship USS Peel; how can we be of assistance."

[ Federation? We have heard of you. I am Colonial Governor Egan Prell. We purchased a Ferengi Shield Generator and now we are unable to leave our system. They say they can send out someone to fix it but it will cost us more latinum than our treasury holds. This colony are farmers and scientists Captain]

"Colonial Governor Egan Prell, it's a pleasure to meet you. We have people here that can help with your problem and/or anything else you may need help with. We'll be leaving our current position momentarily coming to you" Captain O'Connell stated "I'll contact you when we arrive."

[ We are sooo appreciative. Those Ferengi are horrible beings.] Prell replied.

Looking towards Communications "Lieutenant pinpoint where that transmission originated from" O'Connell ordered. Checking his screens "Sir that came from Altos IV" Comms replied.

"Helm how long to Altos IV" the Captain inquired. "About eight hours at maximum warp Sir" Hanes replied then rechecked his screens "Using slipstream only three hours Captain."

Sayvek swallowed at the mention of the slipstream as his stomach was just now settling down.

Sitting in her seat Sarissa was sensing some concern at the mention of using slipstream. “Captain, maybe we should give people a chance to get over the first use of the slipstream?”

Thinking for a few moments he turned to Sarissa knowing she could sense the Crew's feelings and emotions "Perhaps you're right Counselor; it can be a little unsettling at first" he replied in a low voice "As always thank you for your concern for the Crew and your willingness to make suggestions."

“Of course Sir” Sarissa nodded and smiled.

"Communications please send the coordinates to Helm where the hail originated from" O'Connell ordered "Helm plot in a course for the planet warp nine if you please."

"Aye Captain....course laid in.....going to warp nine now" the Ensign called out as the Peel was off.

Commander Devroe looked up seeing Lieutenant Sayvek looking a 'little green around the gills' sort of speak. Rising from her seat she walked over "Mr. Sayvek everything alright; you seem a little uneasy for a Vulcan" she inquired with a smile.

" I am ...fine Captain. I will check in with sickbay after my shift. Scanning ahead and there are no other vessels in the immediate area of the system," Sayvek replied.

{Eight Hours Later}

"Captain we're coming into range of the planet, Sir" Hanes communicated with Command.

"Drop us out of warp; full impulse and place us in a synchronous orbit" O'Connell ordered.

"As you wish Sir" then Hanes proceeded as ordered. Minutes later "We are now in synchronous orbit Captain."

"Excellent Mr. Hanes, go to station keeping" O'Connell stated "Communications hail Mr. Prell if you would please."

"Lieutenant Sayvek scan the planet and see if we can beam down through those shields, if not we'll have to go to option two."

" Affirmative Captain. Scanning now." Sayvek replied.

Walking up behind Helm "Colonial Governor Prell, Captain O'Connell, we've just arrived and we'll be putting together an Engineering Team to sort out your Shielding problems" O'Connell stated when a thought crossed his mind "Do you require any medical assistance on your Planet."

[ The shield is blocking us from the medical complex. The heat from this shield is increasing the interior temperature. It was supposed to be a dome to protect us from invaders but now it has become a magnifying glass and we are the ants.] Egan Prell replied.

"Understood Mr. Prell. We'll assemble an Engineering Team to take care of the Shields and I'll also send a Medical Team in case your complex is overwhelmed with patients. We'll be there as soon as we can given your current situation. O'Connell out.

" Sir forgive my intrusion but I have scanned the planet and there is indeed a shield around the main city. It appears to be drawing power from the planets core." Sayvek replied. " Our transporters will not breach the dome."

"Thank you Lieutenant; so it looks like we'll be using option number two then. Lieutenant Sayvek send your findings to the Briefing Room please" the Captain stated with his mind already about two steps ahead.

Turning to his Number One "Commander assemble your Crew in the Briefing Room in fifteen minutes" then to Lieutenant Aloran "Counselor I want you included as well" then tapping his Comm "Lieutenant Flannery please report to the Briefing Room in fifteen minutes" Turning to Tactical "Lieutenant SanChez you have the Conn" were the Captains array of orders receiving 'Ayes' from each Officer.

Tbc

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