Smith, Greg wrote: > Break the link and call the ship. Basically say the same thing to whoever > answers the call. Ricardo picks up. "Mae Lee, this is Captain O'Brien" >"This is K'r'kaenrra!~~ This is Woof! We found the > problem, but now the [name of river] is flooding! Someone damned the 3 > @*#$& rivers above the 'gut' and the damns are giving way. There are > billions of litres heading down the river bed! I called the city emergency > response numbers, and my pack. They've got to warn the people! Water'll be > there in about an hour! > > "Jez's still out there, we were trying to defuse the damn-breakers, and I'm > getting to higher ground! You may want to fire up the ship or boat and see > how you can help!" "Damn! Ok, we'll spread the alarm. I'll call you when I know more!" Ricardo runs to the nearest terminal, puls up local Nav maps so he can give location data to the authorities. He dials the Starport security; they'll know who to call. "Security, this is Captain O'brien of the Mae Lee. I just recieved a distress call from one of my crew member at approximate location. He has indicated that a dam of some sort has broken and a lot of water is headed towards He's from that area so he know's what he's talking about. You know who to call about this?" He'll answer any questions. Ricardo's flown to the ranch before...how far is it by the fastest route? He hits the intercom. "All hands! All hands to the crew galley on the double!" He heads there, if he's not already there. Who shows up? -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs
