ILLUMINARRPG: (3-0948) 2O/CSec/Tac - Lt. Commander T’Mur and SecO, CPO Steven Hammons, Dr. Honeycutt

[Al Muir]

Mission:  The Ring of the Rephaim

Day: 3

Stardate: 2446.09.01


(USS Magellan - Passenger Deck - 2O/CSec/Tac - Lt. Commander T’Mur and SecO, CPO Steven Hammons, Dr. Honeycutt - 0948)


T’Mur watched the others as they headed towards their destination. She was well aware of the capabilities and experiences of almost the entire team. The only unknown quantities were Celiste Winters, the science officer, and the new Medical Officer, Dr. Honeycutt.  She was really the one that T’Mur knew nothing about.


She stood up and moved to where the doctor was sitting and knealt beside her.


“How are you feeling about this mission, Doctor Honeycutt?”


“There are many feelings, Excited, Anxious, scared, worried.  Honesty my feeling are all over the place, however this is what I have been training for.”  BJ replied not sure if the Commander really wanted to know or if she was making small talk to acknowledge that she was there.


T’Mur nodded, acknowledging the doctor’s feelings. “Indeed it is. Just remember that. I wanted to talk with you to ensure your comfort level.  This is your first away mission. For your own safety stay close to our security team.”


She looked over at Hammons and motioned him over.  The man tended to be a little too jocular at times but she remembered her first days in the ship and how he mentored her. Perhaps he even helped her acclimate to his sense of humor.


“Mr. Hammons may seem a little… unfocused, but he is an excellent Security Officer.  He will keep you safe.”


"Unfocused? I disagree," Hammons crossed his arms but there was a twinkle in his eye. ",... I choose not to be a sour, grim individual just because I'm charged with your safety. Besides, how would you feel if I cried doom and gloom in every situation? Now, if things go to violence I'm as ready and capable as any so you have no reason to worry." He turned his head to listen as the Lieutenant Commander continued.


“Your job will be to not only tend to our medical needs but see if you can find any physical markers that might help us identify whoever built this complex.”


"Just keep in mind chief that there is no telling what automated functions may still be active, if any. I suggest me and the rest of the team go in first to try and isolate any surprises, hopefully without triggering them." Hammons wasn't grim upon speaking that but he was sober.


“Got it.  I am no archaeologist. But I am sure I can read about it on the way there.”  BJ decided she needed to talk to Dr. Solice.  This was not part of the job description.


“That is why we have the marines, Mr. Hammons,” T’Mur said.  “They will go first and create a perimeter. However, we will do the more delicate sweeps inside that perimeter.”  She turned and looked at Honeycutt, “As for reading about archeology, if you have such an aptitude, I have no idea what you could use as a comparison yet.”


BJ looked at Hammons, “Don’t worry about me.  I promise to stick close.  Not about to have this be my last away mission.”


"A good attitude." Steven grinned. "First timers who try to be heroes generally end up dead. Stay with us and keep your eyes open like you said and everything will be fine."


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