23rd November 2020 Writing

23rd

Excerpt from: The Engineer and the Time Lady
A few minutes later, they came to that entrance. “It looks like someone may have forced their way in,” Hernandez said. The door was intact, but the door jamb wasn't.

“We probably need to report in first,” Lawson said. “In case we interuppt a crime in progress.”

“And that may constitute a violation of the Prime Directive.” Hernandez pointed out. “Good point.”


“We're receiving a message from the Away Team.”

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Excerpt from: Stepping Into Something New
We are leaving Starbase 604 within the hour.”
Captain Delia then looked over the Bridge. The officers were performing their tasks efficiently.

This included Lieutenant T’Laris who was at Conn. “All navigation systems check out, Captain,” she reported.

“Acknowledged.”


With the final systems check completed the Manitoba was ready to go. “Signal the Starbase for departure clearance.”

“Aye, Captain,” Lieutenant Command Phillipa Paulson said.

“Departure clearance granted, Manitoba.”

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( Excerpt from: Daria - Brittany )

Total: 436

The Engineer and the Time Lady - Christmas on an Alternate Past Earth v0.1

11. Christmas on an Alternate Past Earth
The Baffin entered into orbit over the far side of the Moon. Lieutenant Daniela Hernandez sighed in relief. The ship would not have been detected by anyone on Earth. The approach from warp was from behind the Moon. She knew that observing a mid to late 20th Century Earth wouldn't help them in their dilemma, but the crew had to do something.

“Prepare to launch the probes,” Commander Emmerson ordered.

“Aye, Commander,” Hernandez said.


The Baffin launched the probes, disguised as sattelites typical of the era.

Three probes stayed in orbit around the Moon, to act as relay stations.


“Report,” Commander Emmerson said an hour later.

“So far, Earth seems to be identical. We would have do a deeper scan,” Hernandez reported.
“Then you know what to do.”

“Aye commander.”


Half an hour later. “It's not identical. Many of the suburban layouts are different in the United Kingdom and the rest of the Commonwealth. Some settlements in the United States are in slightly different locations.”

“But nothing else unusual?” Emmerson asked.

“Nothing,” Hernandez said. But then an alert came up. “Wait! A strange energy signature, somewhere in Oxford.”

“That is something to investigate, wouldn't you think?” Emmerson asked.


“Commanders Log, supplemental. Indications of anachronistic technology have been detected in the United Kingdom. An Away Team has been sent in a shuttle to investigate.”


“We're clearing the Moon now, Lieutenant,” Albert reported.

Hernandez looked at Earth as it rose above the Lunar limb. “A sight for sore eyes,” she breathed.

“Absolutely,” Lawson said.

“It is nearly sunset in the United Kingdom,” Albert reported. An image of the North Sea and the surrounding land areas appeared on the monitor. The terminator was approaching East Anglia.

“Right,” Hernandez decided. “Set us down near the Thames to the south of Oxford, just after sunset. Keep out of the flightpaths of any airliners that may be going to and from Heathrow.”

“Aye,” Albert said.

( The Toronto landed on a deserted stretch of river bank. )