AAR: Concorde (Dream a Little Dream)

Subspace Network Reports
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Stardate:
102342.8
Filed By:
CMDR Warner, Ruke
Clearance:

LOCATION Imaga System, near the Briar Patch Nebula

MISSION Conduct standard patrol of the Imaga system. Investigate anomalous signal detected within the nebula.

OUTCOMEIdentified and boarded ancient Earth sleeper ship ESA Concorde. One survivor recovered and transported to sickbay. Vessel destroyed shortly after extraction. One civilian salvager vessel (SS Rita) present in system; no hostilities occurred.

KEY PERSONNEL

  • LCDR Ansha Wind-People
  • LCDR Jeiliscia Valusia, MD
  • ENS. Weldon Edwards
  • ENS. Walker Aveline
  • LTJG Oolop
  • LT Lalaa Drush
  • CMDR Warner, R. (Officer in Command)

NARRATIVE While on routine patrol in the Imaga system, the Hornet detected a fragmented transmission originating from inside the Briar Patch Nebula. After confirming the signal matched pre arp Earth codes, I ordered a Class IV probe launched for safer reconnaissance. The probe confirmed the presence of the Concorde, a sleeper ship. Given the extreme interference caused by the nebula, transporters were deemed unsafe. LCDR Ansha led an away team via shuttle to board the vessel and assess the situation.

The team successfully located and extracted the sole surviving crew member from stasis. Shortly after the team cleared the vessel with the survivor, the Concorde suffered a catastrophic plasma breach and was destroyed in a explosion. The civilian salvager SS Rita, had also responded to the wreck but maintained a respectful distance once informed of our humanitarian and historical recovery efforts.

RECOMMENDATION The successful recovery of even one survivor from a vessel hundreds years old is remarkable. However, the destruction of the Concorde represents a significant loss of historical material. The fault is the condition of the ship and/or the hesitation on my part to send over an away team, the crew performed flawlessly.

I recommend a follow up archaeological survey of the debris field if feassible. Additionally, the nebula’s interference with sensors and transporters makes this region particularly hazardous for standard operations. Caution is advised for any future patrols in this sector. I ordered the Hornet back to DS13, as I’m sure the survivor will wake up in a very confusing world for them.
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RECOGNITION
LCDR Ansha Wind-People and LCDR Jeiliscia Valusia performed admirably under difficult conditions. Their quick thinking and professionalism during the boarding and extraction were critical to the survivor’s recovery. LT Lalaa Drush provided steady and precise operations support, maintaining clear coordination and vital systems monitoring throughout the crisis.

Ensign Walker Aveline handled probe operations and fighter support with focus and skill. ENS. Weldon Edwards delivered timely and clear sensor analysis. LTJG Oolop for exceptional helm work, the other keeps me on my toes when it comes to the Hornet’s navigational abilities .. especially maneuvering a ship this size through a nebula. Their steady hand at the helm was greatly appreciated.

The entire bridge crew and damage control teams maintained composure and professionalism during an unpredictable situation. This was an unusual mission. While we lost a piece of history, we gained one life.

OOC Thanks for hosting this, @jackascii
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Dream A Little Dream Of Me: Epilogue
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Stardate:
102346.0
Filed By:
LCDR Wind-People, Ansha
Clearance:

ADDENDUM

This is an addendum to report on the actions of the away team during the rescue of the surviving crew member from the ESA Concorde.

KEY PERSONNEL

  • LCDR Ansha Wind-People, Away Team Lead
  • LCDR Jeiliscia Valusia, MD, Medical Officer
  • Lt Arris Pon, Engineer
  • LTJG Darrok, Engineer
  • PO1 Doog Moh, Medic
  • PO2 Bella Darwin, Medic

We were tasked stabilizing the ship and finding any survivors onboard, as well as recovering any flight and mission data from the ESA Concorde, a DY-500 Class Manned Long Range Exploration Vessel, otherwise known as a “sleeper ship” for its slower propulsion system that requires the crew and passengers to be placed into stasis.

Upon analysis of a message sent over common EM spectrum radiowaves, DR Valusia determined that the message stated there may be a crew member, still in stasis and alive, albeit showing signs of severe distress. CMDR Warner Ruke, acting captain, gave the order to send an away team on a search, discovery, and rescue mission to the Concorde.

The determination that it would be unsafe to try to use a teleporter within the Briar Patch Nebula, we departed the USS Hornet at Stardate 102339.2 onboard the shuttle the Phantom.

We arrived at SD 102339.3 to the ESA Concorde which was according to LT Pon, showing severe signs of stress do to its age as well as a loss of structural integrity, as well radiation readings and “hotspots” indicating a possible issue with one or both fusion reactors. This would later be confirmed.

We breached the hull at the crew egress hatch and airlock, which unfortunately require force as it was jammed shut.

The atmosphere of the ship was of course not maintained to livable human standards as is SOP for these vessels while the crew is in stasis. Readings taken indicated coolant fluid from one of the reactors, most likely the secondary cooling given the chemical composition and ambient radioactivity, had contaminate what little breathable gas was there.

I assigned LTJG Darrok to begin accessing and downloading the ship’s logs and flight recordings and LT Pon to see if the life support systems could be brought online, as LCDR Valusia, PO1 Moh, PO2 Darwin, and I made our way to the crew quarters.

There we found all eight crew in their stasis beds, however only one was alive as Dr. Valusia had suspected. She requested Moh and Darwin retrieve the emergency medical extraction pod but LT Pon informed us that there was no time and we had to leave immediately. Unfortunately our breaching technique was enough to shift the already weakened structure, and the already leaking coolant system fully opened up which resulted in an immediate meltdown scenario. We had at best 127.3 seconds according to LTJG Darrok.

Dr. Valusia was adamant that we rescue the survivor, LCOL Richard Osbourne. Removing him from the stasis bed without preparation, and with the hostile environment we were in would have proved fatal, especially in his weakened state. I ordered LTJG Darrok and LT Pon to get the shuttle ready, then began cutting the supports for the bed. PO2 Darwin suggested we attach a rebreather to the bed using Suit Sealant Repair Glue or Suitseal for short (note: Always keep this handy when you EVA). I used my rebreather as my breath-gas requirements are less critical than others on the team. PO1 Moh forced a nearby emergency rescue hatch open and we begin carefully but forcefully moving the stasis bed with LCOL Osbourne inside out of the ship.

The stasis bed got stuck on the hatch hinges.

I ordered the rest of the team to get back to the shuttle, which to Dr Valusia’s credit as compulsory lifesaver required me pulling rank, then used the cutting laser to remove the hinge pins. That was enough and I engaged my EVA thrusters to shoot the stasis bed and myself into space where LT Pon’s skills as a pilot were showcased when he navigated a perfect intercept and catch of the bed and myself into an open hatch where we were caught by PO1 Moh. (Note: while I realize that EVA rescue methodology dictates it would have been safer to let go of the bed and coast in separately, my EVA suit glove was glued with excess Suitseal to the bed’s casing).

From there we hastily sped back to the USS Hornet, with the ESA Concorde detonating behind us.

We are saddened by the loss of the ESA Concorde and 7 of the 8 crew, however, we were able to save logs and data from the ship’s computer as well, and most importantly, the surviving crew member. Also to note, we all came back alive and with fingers, claws, and toes intact.

RECOMMENDATION
None at this time.

RECOGNITION
LCDR Valusia, LT Pon, LTJG Darrok, PO1 Moh, and PO2 Darwin all demonstrated professionalism, courage, and Starfleet’s highest principles on this mission. No real standouts, as everyone on this team worked together as a well-oiled machine.

Dr Valusia’s commitment to helping others is a testament to her principles as a doctor. If she hadn’t suggested there might be a survivor, we would not have recovered the survivor.

PO2 Darwin’s idea to attach an air scrubber from an EVA suit using Suitseal was genius and worked well, though she meant we should use a rebreather from a spare suit onboard the shuttle.

PO1 Moh proved he could be strong and gentle with both his ability to open stuck doors and his assistance when we finally extracted LCOL Osbourne.

LT Pon’s and LTJG Darrok’s knowledge of all things engineering, particularly their encyclopedia like knowledge of ancient space-faring vessels is to be saluted when in the context of this mission. Without that knowledge, I do not believe we would have the successes that we had.

OOC Mission: Dream A Little Dream Of Me
I want to thank the crew of the Hornet for joining me on this RP and letting me GM it. I value your time and hope you all enjoyed yourselves.
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Stardate:
102346.2
Filed By:
LCDR Valusia, Jeiliscia
Clearance:

ADDENDUM
I am adding a medical report on survivor from the ESA Concorde.

PATIENT’S NAME: Osbourne, Richard Paul, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force and National Aeronautics and Space Administration

PERSONAL INFORMATION

    • Date Of Birth: SD 77919.1 ( 2001-12-02 in Earth Years)
      Place Of Birth: Abilene, Texas, North America, Earth
      Date of Displacement: SD 112763.4 (2036-10-06 in EY)
      Reason for Displacement: Found on derelict sleeper ship

    • PURPOSE AND CONTEXT OF EVALUATION

    Emergency Medical Assessment

    CONCLUSION

    Patient requires much care but is expected to make a full physical recovery.

    SUBJECTIVE FINDINGS

    Patient has been awakened from his stasis induced coma and is as expected very confused and disoriented. No signs of violence, but extreme agitation led to the administration of a sedative. Patient is very weak as expected.

    Patient is beginning to show signs of depression and what I suspect is survivor’s guilt. Patient also was in a relationship with another member of the crew that did not survive which adds to the depressed state.

    OBJECTIVE FINDINGS

    Patient suffers from severe dehydration and malnutrition, with signs muscle tissue loss, skeletal structure weakening, and organ failure as a result of long term stasis and failure of life support systems.

    Review of Physiological Systems

    Section Status Comment
    HEENT NAD Responses normal.
    Respiration NAD shallow but normal.
    Cardiovascular D/W Pulse and pressure within normal limits.
    Abdominal D/W damage to liver and kidneys
    Extremities D/W loss of bone mass and muscle tissue
    Neurological D/W responsive to questions, seems to understand current situation, neuralgia due to long term stasis in arms and legs ,showing signs of depression.

    PLAN OF CARE

    Supplement regular meals with ProPlus B-Norma Additive.

    Nanite therapy for bone repair, liver, and kidney repair.

    Integration and socialization with rest of crew suggested as this may alleviate the sense of not belonging.

    Patient will require physical therapy as well as counseling assistance with both the loss of crewmates and adjustment to the current time.

    I have contacted DS-13 for a counselor that is qualified with temporal displacement cases.

    A full report has been filed with the Department of Temporal Investigations as per SF Reg. 23385.33, though it is not expected to result in any investigation given the fact that subject existed in our timeline naturally to this point.

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