9 Crash Landing (1/2)
Stand in front of the viewports, Captain Blake turned when XO Ford approaches. ”How bad is it?” he asked.
With his left arm in a sling, Ford held the tablet on his right hand and replied. ”Not good. Lost all main propulsion systems, life support systems, warp drives, reactor B, supplies in cargo bay B and 378 crew members. The remaining 458 men and women are all suffering from some degree of injuries.” He sighs and said. ”We are basically a drifting hunk derelict in space.”
”The computers still can't pinpoint our location? Blake asked.
”No, the computers couldn't match any of the Astro charts that we have. But basic survey sensors classed this system as having a G5 star and 4 planetary bodies.” Ford replied.
Blake reaches out for the tablet and Ford hands it over before continuing. ”There is no traces of radio waves or any kind of electrical signals. We are in uncharted space.”
”How is life support doing?” Blake continues to ask.
”Overloaded. With the main life support gone, the secondaries are doing all they can to scrub the CO2 out of the systems. Maintenance gives 40 hours max, before total failure.” Ford said.
”So no chance of a rescue as we don't even know where are we.” Blake scratched the bandage covering his forehead. ”Less than 40 hours of air, looks like we have to find an ice asteroid or moon to mine some water to convert.”
”Captain, I think we can try surveying the planets. With a G5 sun, there is a high chance that there might be a planet suitable for us to land on.” Ford reaches over and taps a few commands on the tablet. ”The computer has simulated which planets have the highest chance of it being life bearing.'
”But we do not have a way to land on the surface. There are only 2 shuttles onboard, and it is not used for atmospheric travel.” Blake said. ”Unless we land this ship down?”
”Yes sir, that is what I am proposing. The only way for us to survive is to land with what remains of UNS Singapore.” Ford nods.
”Alright prepare a plan for me to review and also arrange for an all department heads meeting at 2 hours time.” Blake turns back to watching the stars.
2 hours later, in the Captain's boardroom. The seats are getting filled up as the heads of various departments arrived. Everyone has some kind of injury and looks tired as they took their seats. Blake stood up as the last attendant entered the room. ”Alright, now that everybody is here, we shall start. 1st thing I want to say to clear everyone minds is, the ship is crippled and there is no chance of a rescue at all.” He looks around the conference table.
The people at the conference table consist of XO Ford, Chief Engineer, Lt Cmdr Matt, Marine CO, 2nd Lt Frank and Marine Senior NCO, SSGT Pike, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sharon, and from Ship Operations & Maintenance, Lt Grayson. Missing from the command group is Master Chief Cobbs and Weapons Officer Yan Fey who lost their lives.
”We will start by updating each other on what is each department's situation and what resources we have left and ideas to resolve them.” Blake nodded towards Lt Cmdr Matt, ”Let's start with Engineering.”