wattle - no one special, just a dreamer who found an old pen.
Captain's log, Star Date 21821237 – Captain Queen – SS StoryWrite.
For three star days we have been powerless and drifting out of control. We are devoid of navigation or basic steering. Our last known position was in sector eighteen adjacent to the artiste de cyber constellation. We were traveling under traction power at point two eight when something catastrophic occurred in the engineering department resulting in total reactor shutdown and the subsequent progressive loss of all systems and services. It is not overstating the position to say that our situation is grave. The force shield is non-existent and the risk of collision is critical.
The crew is performing with distinction under the most trying of situations. Without any services, the most basic of activities have become mentally taxing with immeasurable hazards occurring all around us. The washroom and adjacent sleeping quarters have been placed off limits. The total lack of artificial gravity has resulted in flying objects and a dampness that is quite uncomfortable with a woeful odour saturating the air. There is an unacceptable risk of this escaping into the relative safety and comfort of the bridge environment.
The heat is suffocating; I have given the crew approval to remove clothing. Touchof1der isn’t a natural red head as has been assumed for more years then anyone can remember. Barbara was able to make it through the service tunnelling into the reactor room, attempting to establish what occurred. She wasn’t able to find anything other then the room being deserted. We can assume there is substantial radiation leakage in the reactor room, as Barbara now appears light blue in the dark, curiously all her prominent tips are glowing bright green; she doesn’t seem to notice. The temptation to press her buttons is quite infectious.
Cyberartist is working as hard as anyone to remedy the situation but quite frankly the guy seems to have lost the plot. His constant taping on every damn surface on the bridge, trying to emulate heavy metal to transmit subliminal messages is causing moderate alarm. He seems to think the wave patterns will be picked up through deep space and result in ‘the followers’ being attracted to the vibes with an uncontrollable urge to find the source. My personal feeling is that they, like us, will be compelled to go the other way.
AnnD and Symitar have been trying to create a portable pulse generator. It is hoped they might be able have the teleport function for long enough to allow someone to go for help. Thus far they are having little success, although the FX wave patterns on the bridge ceiling have been a welcome relief to break the boredom.
Our only other hope is from Kevin, AmunKama and Kylia Skydancer from the engineering department. It is assumed they are working on some kind of repair. Even though we have had no direct communication with them, regular banging and the occasional offering of muffled foul language can be heard coming through the air-conditioning ducts.
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Written by Phil (6845 comments posted) 22nd March 2007 |
A rare trip into Sci-Fi for me - but as it was you, I thought I'd give it a go. Glad I did. Wonderful spoof of Star Trek. Funny and entertaining. The only disappointment was when you moved on from nudity. Thoroughly enjoyed. Phil (foul? language) |
Written by anorwegianwood (278 comments posted) 24th March 2007 |
Fun piece. Loved the final line in particular. I'll admit it, I'm a Star Trek fan. And what we all like best about it is making fun of it. ~Claire |
Written by ellipinnock (1753 comments posted) 4th April 2007 |
very good wattle, I enjoyed this very much. Amused me Elli |
Written by TomtomKent (33 comments posted) 13th April 2007 |
Very Funny. As a proud anorak wearing White & Nerdy humming fanboy, I am always happy to laugh at affectionate mocking of my favourite genre. And yes, we could see your effection shine through. |
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