Away Mission
Posted on 2025, Wed Aug 20th, @ 1:00am by Vice Admiral Jack Reacher Jr & Lieutenant Katie Harlow & Commander T'lara Parton & Commander MOO Richardson IX & Commander Ardon Devasia & Lieutenant JG Nala T'ren & Fleet Captain Dean House
1,133 words; about a 6 minute read
Mission:
Episode 1A "Shadows of the Empire"
Location: Earth, Mirrior Universe
Timeline: After Arrival At Hell Post
Hours after Reacher and his crew arrived on Earth, an urgent summons disrupted their initial exploration. The message instructed Townsend to meet with a General on the surface, leaving him and his team puzzled about the reasons behind this unexpected meeting. Understanding the gravity of the situation, Townsend quickly gathered a handpicked group of key personnel, each with specific expertise crucial for whatever might lie ahead.
He called for them to convene in the Transporter room, a sleek, high-tech space designed for rapid travel through dimensions. As the team entered, the charged atmosphere was palpable; anticipation mingled with curiosity. The walls glimmered with vibrant, glowing panels that pulsed softly, creating a sense of urgency. The crew exchanged a flurry of speculations about the General's intentions, their voices rising and falling with excitement and apprehension. Some wondered if it was a simple briefing, while others feared it could be something far more serious—perhaps a mission that could alter their fate.
Moo {pronounced Moe}Richardson stood in front of the senior officers. Not that he could deflect all attacks, just that his body armor was twice the thickness of anyone else's. Anything ornamental was dual-purpose. Not only a place to slap on extra armor, it would also hide a weapon. For a Klingon, he would look that part of a warrior. Many weapons are visible; many more are not. His goal was to conceal 33 weapons. His purpose was to intercept any threat before it could harm the senior command officers. Being in the Mirror universe did open up options for him. The cape was an extra six millimeters of armor that stood in the way of danger. That said, Danger would still have to make it through his body first, and Klingons were notoriously hard to kill.
Once everyone was assembled, Reacher addressed his team, his expression grave yet determined. “As we know, the Terran Universe is a dangerous place. We can't afford to hide from our true identities, or they will discover we aren’t who they think we are. Therefore, we will proceed down there to face whatever awaits us. Are there any objections?” His words hung in the air, the weight of their implications settling in as each member absorbed the reality of the challenge ahead.
" Admiral, if I may? I believe we may have found ourselves in a rather unique moment in this universe's history. We had very little resistance on the way to Terra Prime, the capital of the Terran Empire. Could it be that the alliance that Captain Sisko found has beaten the Terrans? Or would you say this might just be a trap?" T'lara asked, her left eyebrow raised in curiosity. Their speedy trip directly to the capital world had left little time to theorize.
"It's possible, but if that's the case, then why ain't the ISS Halo being blown out of the sky?" Jack asked, cause if they destroyed the Terran Empire, they would have attacked them.
"Because, we're all one happy fleet... dysfunctional. If things have still been going the way they were before, they can't afford to keep up the infighting. Every ship at this point counts, Admiral." Dean mentioned. "Having to change all of that, however, is going to take some time on the outside of the ship."
Nala, being the New Bajoran on the block, came by and joined the Others. She took her Bajoran Earring off, figuring it's not allowed. She was standing with the others on Earth, hoping it was the USS-Halo ship Crew. Nala, being shy, didn’t want to feel like some stupid fool as a Starfleet officer. She cleared her throat and said, “Hello, Everyone, I'm the new Bajoran Security officer. “ She said to everyone. As she walked around, introducing herself to other officers looking for the Security Chief…
"Do you have a name, Ensign? Or shall we give you one?" The Bolian Captain said with a sneer.
"Yes, I have a name, it's Ens. Nala T’ren, Sir," she sneered back, giving the Bolian Captain the same attitude. "Do you have a name or shall I give you one as well?" she said as she grabbed her phaser, getting ready to blast his Blue Bolian head off, "You don’t have time, before I blow your head off."
Dean gave a glance to Nala as she came in, noting she took the earring and clasp off. "You may keep that on, Ensign. Besides, if I'm not mistaken, in this universe, it shows the sign of being a slave or at least someone's property. Unless we need that guise."
Moo placed a hand on top of the drawn Phasor. "She is in my department," Moo stated as he glared at the Bolian Captain. If you want to join her, 0445, BE in the Gym, I'll give you a good workout." Or I can settle this now and send you to Sickbay." Moo did not like his people being messed with, and since he was Security, He was the LAW." Only the Executive Officer and the Captain may mess with my people and remain standing!" Moo stood ready to wrap this smaller person up into a ball and toss him into the trash can.
"Everyone here is coming down to the Surface with me, except T'lara, she's staying to watch over the Halo and keep updated with Cormac in science. Am I understood?" Reacher asked.
"Yes, it's time we get down to the Surface, Chief, take us down," Jack ordered.
"God speed Admiral, Captain," T'lara said, stepping away from the transporter pad.
As the away team beamed onto the front lawn, 16 Terran Empire security guards walked up with a Captain in the middle.
"Admiral, we have been waiting. Your consul is awaiting in your office; also, the Emperor wants an update on the progress of the Vulcan takeover. Also, Congrats on being chosen for the Commander-in-Chief slot. It's an honor to serve under you, sir."
"Pleasure is mine. Also, Captain, this Detail here with me is to stay with me at all times. Is that understood?" Reacher ordered.
"Yes, Sir," The Captain replied
After reaching the office, Jack quickly secured the doors and sent out anyone who wasn't in the away team, and quickly opened secure comms to the Ship.
"Halo, this is Reacher. We're in the Building, so far, covered well."
Nala stayed by her Security chief at all times, making sure everything went well.
=/\="Admiral, We're gonna need to beam you back now, engineering will be lauching a Quantum Subspace beacon and its gonna cause hell"=/\=
"Roger Halo, Beam us up"
With that, the away team beamed up
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