Boarding Party

Posted on Wed Jan 5th, 2011 @ 10:59am by Commodore Samantha York & 1st Lieutenant Kara Melo & Colonel Damon Raine & Major Leroy Mangalia & Sergeant Chichire Shintaku & Private 1st Class Trent Kushner & Master Sergeant Maxwell Tate

1,229 words; about a 6 minute read

Mission: Peace, or Something Like It
Location: Various
Timeline: Current

ON:

Leo was patrolling the corridors, checking on the men he had placed around so no one could get to the more sensitive area's of the Calypso. His weapon was held low, and though he was only looking for his own men, he kept a close eye for anyone that was out of the ordinary as well.

Chichire was waiting with her sniper in hand mentally preparing herself for what was about to come.

"York to Mangalia. Gather a team of Marines and meet Major Raine in transporter room 1 in five minutes. You'll be boarding one of the Merc ships."

Damon was already in the armoury loading up. He wouldn't be boarding the mercenary ship with his Lieutenant, instead he and a fire team would sit standby in case they ran into trouble or the Calypso was boarded. He was already in full assault gear leaving off only his 'brain bucket' until they were ready to go. He lifted his TR-110 from its holster and slammed a clip home. He pulled back on the slide and holstered the weapon once again. He then pulled a TR-116 from the locker and similarly loaded it up before slinging the weapon over his shoulder. He made sure to grab a number of extra clips in case things turned into a prolonged firefight.

Satisfied that he was loaded up he made his way to the transporter room.

Leo smiled and moved up behind Chichire. "You're on the team. The rest will meet you in Transporter room One." Moving away he sighed. -^-Sergeant Melo, Private Kushner, and Master Sergeant Tate, meet me in Transporter room one. Full battle.-^- Moving to the armory, he rushed to grab his own helmet and helmet set scanner. -^-You've got three minutes to be there-^-

-A-On my way, sir.-A- Kara said. She grabbed her gear and ran to the transporter room.

=A=Yessir.=A= Trent responded simply. He was running as fast as he could to the armoury. He was dressed to go; all he needed now was a MK1 Carbine. The thought made him smile as he entered the bay.

[Transporter Room]

Chichire was the first to get to the transporter room so she sat against the wall until everyone arrived.

Kara entered the room and double-checked her gear as she waited for the others to arrive.

Maxwell stepped into the transporter room with his weapon in hand. He was the new guy so it would take some time for everyone to get use to him being around. He nodded to those that had already gathered in the room and waited for further orders.

Kara nodded to the new Master Sergeant.

Trent leaned up against the back wall and folded his arms as he waited for his orders.

Leo looked to each as they moved in. "Major Raine will be briefing us, all I know as that we're supposed to be here. I want any opposition we find taken down quick. No casualties for us if we can manage it. And Master Sergeant, nice to meet you."

Master Sergeant nodded back to Leo. "You as well, sir."

Looking at each of his team in turn, he shook his head, then tossed Shintaku a different weapon. "The TR114 isn't going to do much for you over there. It's all close quarters." Unhooking the secondary, and smaller, phase rifle on his back, he let it hang at hip level. "Let's get ready to move, and leave the TR here Corporal."

Damon walked in and looked at the Marines assembled there. A small crack group specifically picked for boarding manoeuvres. Less than a platoon in strength, but more than capable enough to handle an entire enemy ship's crew at bay in close quarters.

"You're going in hot Marines." He started without preamble. "The target is one of the mercenary ships that are attacking us. Our fighters have started their attack runs now; momentarily they will knock out the enemy's shields. Once you are beamed over they will be in disarray, use that to your advantage. Even with that in mind you can expect heavy opposition once they rally for your assault. Initial numbers place the crew's size near 150..." He made sure to look at each of their faces as he let that notion sink in. "Weapons free Marines. Watch your six at all times and don't let yourselves get cut off from your assigned group." He nodded to them. "If things go to hell, I'm your bailout package." He motioned over his shoulder to the Marines behind him.

Damon looked to Leo. "Two teams Lieutenant. Take out their control centers and hold." He slapped the man on his arm.

Several minutes later, Sam contacted Damon and Leo. "York to Raine and Mangalia. Go now."

=A= Understood Captain =A= Damon said. He then looked to the Marines on the transporter pad.

"These people are trained killers; it's what they do for a living. Your job is to show them what WE do for a living. Oorah?"

Kara nodded to the Marine CO. "Yes, sir," she said.

After hearing the go ahead, his head cocked to the side, and he smiled. "Let's move ladies and gentlemen. We've got a job to do." Stepping onto the pad, he faced the chief and nodded. "When everyone's on, send us over. We'll keep a comm open so you can grab us at the first sign of trouble. Each person's vitals will be on your screen. Someone goes down, get them into sick bay on the double."

Chichire stepped onto the padd saying nothing

Kara grabbed her vest and her phase rifle and joined the others on the pad.

"Good luck Marines." Damon said. He then looked over to the transporter chief and nodded.

[Mercenary Ship]

As the sparkles vanished, and the inner hull of the Merc ship came into view, the barrel of Leo's phase rifle came up. They had been dropped at the end of a corridor, where it just stopped. "Alright men, we need to take Engineering then we can take the Bridge."

"I suggest we take both at the same time so one doesn't warn the other," Kara said.

Trent nodded in agreement with the Sergeant's suggestion.

Maxwell simply raised an eye brow as he looked over to Leo and Kara. This mission wasn't very organized. There was no briefing concerning the plan of action nor did they assess the threat that they would be facing once aboard the vessel. And not, instead of carrying out their mission they were debating which course of action they were to take.

"You, Tate and Kushner take Engineering. Me and Shintaku are going to take the bridge. When you get outside the Engineering section, let us know, and we'll strike at the same time." Looking between the Marines, he smiled. "Good luck, and if you get into trouble, get out as soon as possible."

Trent walked up to Kara and spoke quietly. "I've got your six. Let's go earn a pay cheque." He grinned sideways.

OFF

Captain Samantha York
Commanding Officer
USS Calypso

Major Damon Raine
Marine CO/Acting XO
USS Calypso

1st Lieutenant Leroy Mangalia
Marine XO
USS Calypso

Master Sergeant Maxwell Tate (PNPC)
Marine
USS Calypso

Sergeant Kara Melo (PNPC)
Platoon Leader
USS Calypso

Corporal Chichire Shintaku
Marine Sniper
USS Calypso

Private Trent Kushner (PNPC)
Marine
USS Calypso

 

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