Host Robert says:
#### Begin the First 2000 Scimitar Mission #####

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
::on the Valdez, awaiting departure::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::in the Valdez's main cargo bay, standing at the main console trying to work out some problems with containment::

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
::walks through the airlock onto the Valdez...preparing to make his first Scimitar repair report to the CO::

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
::in the USS Valdez's engineering section, waiting for it to depart::

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
::stands at the weapons console trying to squeeze a few more drops of power from the phaser banks::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::in her Valdez quarters preparing to go on shift::

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
::tries to remember where the bridge is...finds the sign on the wall and makes the right turn::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
::walks from the TL into the bridge of the Valdez and to his not-so-much-of-a-science console::

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::walks into the Valdez's sickbay and looks around to see that all requisitioned equipment and supplies have been successfully transferred::

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::wonders if this captain's chair is cursed like the Scimitar's::

EO_LTJG_Evans says:
@::en route on shuttle to Valdez::

FCO_ENS_More says:
::sits at the console and wonders why, as top man of his class at the Academy, he's flying an old rubbishy shuttle::

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
::walks onto the bridge:: CO: Captain...good to see you again, ma'am.

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::smiles:: OPS: Good to see you too, Andersen.

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
::turns as OPS enters:: OPS: Welcome back.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::looks around for Archer::

ENS_Blah says:
::taps commbadge:: COM: Valdez: Ensign Blah to USS Valdez, one for beamup.

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
::notices that next to the trigger button for the phasers...is lasers?::

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
XO: Thank you, sir. As you can imagine, I've been hard at work. ::grins::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::console freezes up for a moment when there is an error, nearly smashes the console in frustration:: Ship: You stupid piece'a' s... oh, what the hell, you're not that bad, and it'll have t'do. ::calms down as the console starts again::

SEC_ENS_Terry says:
::checks that there are no stowaways on board::

MO_ENS_Archer says:
::rushes into SB...late again::

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
OPS: I'm sure you have, and now's a chance to show us what you've learned. ::looks around antiquated bridge:: Not much of one, though.

ENS_Blah says:
@::taps commbadge:: COM: Valdez: USS Valdez, come in.

TO_Natalia:
::looks around the ship and hopes she will not be reprimanded for being late::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
*Engineering* Commander Meyer to Engineering.

FCO_ENS_More says:
::stops self from laughing...grins instead::

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
MO: Good to see you've joined us. ::grins::

MO_ENS_Archer says:
CNS: Hello.

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::looks up ship schematics on personal computer terminal::

MO_ENS_Archer says:
::looks sheepish::

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
CO, XO: I've got the preliminary repair report on the Scimitar...I think we'll be able to shave a month off the repair estimates, but Dr. McCellan and I concur that it'll be at least a couple of months before she's back in service.

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
::fiddles with the old systems down in engineering::

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: How's the power distrubution to the... ::cough:: ...shields. How big of a jolt can she take?

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::pats the MO on the back:: MO: No matter, help me unpack the supplies I brought over from the Scimitar will you?

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::thinks, I should have picked up an old edition of complete idiot's guide...on whatever model this is::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::leaves her quarters heading for the nearest turbolift::

MO_ENS_Archer says:
::surveys sickbay::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
*Engineering* I need more power up here, this containment field won't hold without it. ::mutters to self, yet another oversight of Starfleet::

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
::nods:: Ops: Good.

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
*TO* Let me check, though I doubt it will be much.

EO_LTJG_Evans says:
@COM: Valdez: Shuttle Volga to Valdez...

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::gestures to the cargo crates:: MO: Gotta find a place for the updated biobed I brought.

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
*CMDR* Roger, then, I'll get to work on it.

MO_ENS_Archer says:
::helps unpack...thinks this sickbay is kind of primitive::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::enters turbolift::

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
*CEO* Understood, sir. ::runs a  Level 5 diagnostic on the targeting sensors::

Host COIan-Bandra says:
OPS: I suppose the Scimitar needs a break for a while.

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
::begins increasing power levels to the containment fields in the cargo bay::

So_ENS_Terry says:
*CSO* Is there a problem with the computer? This terminal is very slow.

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
::taps some ancient and dusty controls...a display pops up::

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
CO, XO: On that subject...McKinley wanted to have me stay and supervise the repairs, while the doctor would be in charge of the ship while in dock. But it occurred to me that you may need me here for this mission...so I'm willing to abide by whatever decision you may make.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::looks around the oddly supplied sickbay and smiles happily::

MO_ENS_Archer says:
::thinks, that was good thinking........this place needs updating::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::becoming impatient with engineer::

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
::looks over to Aurel:: CO: Captain...

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::enters bridge from TL:: All: Good to see you again.

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
*SO* Nope, that's how the ship was designed. That was fast in its time.

EO_LTJG_Evans says:
@COM: Volga: Shuttle Volga to Valdez...

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::unpacks the biobed and scanner equipment::

FCO_ENS_More says:
::can't believe this...panel is so worn out...the diagrams are really slow...guess I got used to the Scimitar::

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
::raises power levels to the ship's maximum::

ENS_Blah says:
@::opens hailing frequices to USS Valdez:: COM: USS Valdez: USS Valdez, this is Ensign Blah, please come in.

Host Robert says:
ACTION: Ensign Blah is beamed on board the Valdez by Starfleet Command's transporter room.

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
CSO: A pleasure to see you on your feet. You are well, I trust?

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
*CMDR* That is as much as the ship can put into the containment fields, sir.

MO_ENS_Archer says:
CNS: shall I clear a spot here?  ::gestures to an ancient biobed::

TO_Natalie says:
::searches for the brig to take her post::

Host COIan-Bandra says:
OPS: Good...another hand to help keep this ship together. ::smiles::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO: Yes, I'm just fine. Thanks for asking.

FCO_ENS_More says:
CSO: Sir, is that all you can get outta the power systems? Not much left for warp engines...

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
*CEO* Well, let's try to keep it that way shall we, son?

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
MO: Yes, that will be perfect. ::picks up the antigrav units and hands one to Archer::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::finds a seat near the station, where CSO is working:: CSO: Glad to hear it, sir.

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
::runs an inventory check of the weapons, and notices there's no torpedoes:: Self: This...this can't be. They need to give me weapons to use, if they want me to be weapons officer.

FCO_ENS_More says:
::takes effort to nod to Kalla::

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
CO: Aye, Captain. ::looks around, confused:: Now...where is the ops console on this...bridge?

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
*CMDR* Yes, sir.

MO_ENS_Archer says:
CNS: Thank you.

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
FCO: There's not much power to go around. I'll try to pull some out, though.

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::exits cargo bay with a PADD in hand, wittering on about Starfleet and enters a TL:: TL: Bridge.

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
::mutters to himself about how old this ship is::

FCO_ENS_More says:
CSO: Appreciated.

TO_Natalie says:
::sighs and walks over to the antiquated computer terminal to call up specs of the ship and find her way to her post::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::looks at FCO:: Are you completely recovered too?

EO_LTJG_Evans says:
@::opens hail: COM: Volga: Shuttle Volga to Valdez.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::hums some Caribbean music::

ENS_Blah says:
::looks around:: Self: Well, I feel stupid. ::jumps off the transporter pad and heads to the bridge, in search of the CO::

MO_ENS_Archer says:
::gets ready to move old bed::

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
::hears beeping:: CO, XO: Ah, that must be it... ::heads over to console::

FCO_ENS_More says:
SO: Yeah...no problems....hey, it was better than the 'Neversail' incident at the Academy, and I lived through that one!

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::frowns::

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
OPS: Mr. Andersen, permission to check the launchers. I need to confirm something.

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
FCO: Yes, that was a...learning experience.

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
::hits some button or another:: COM: Volga: Volga, this is the Valdez. You're coming in loud and clear.

MO_ENS_Archer says:
CNS: What is wrong?

FCO_ENS_More says:
SO: You can say that again.

ENS_Blah says:
::heads to the TL:: TL: Bridge.

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
::points to the XO:: TO: Mr. Ahkileez, there's the man you want to talk to. He's the XO now.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::attaches the antigrav unit:: MO: Ready? On 3, then...1...2...3. ::moves the biobed into position::

EO_LTJG_Evans says:
@COM: Valdez: This is Lieutenant, junior grade David Evans, requesting permission to come aboard.

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::looks bewildered:: FCO: Why would I say it again? You seem to have heard me the first time.

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
::hears OPS, faces TO:: TO: Yes?

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::arrives at bridge and steps out of TL, headed for one of the side consoles to access helm/engine configuration::

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
COM: Volga: Permission granted, Lieutenant Evans. You're cleared to land in the main hold. Welcome aboard.

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
OPS: Sorry, sir.  XO: Sir, the readout says there's no torpedoes. I want to confirm that in the launcher bay.

EO_LTJG_Evans says:
@COM: Valdez: Aye, sir.

FCO_ENS_More says:
::sighs:: SO: Remember when we went over that human small-talk stuff...ahhh, forget it, Kalla.

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
::begins analyzing the power distributions on the ship::

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
TO: You think we'll need them? ::pauses:: Go ahead and check.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
MO: It's...hmm, long story. ::grimaces and opens the crate of medical supplies::

ENS_Blah says:
::TL stops at the bridge as she steps out from the TL:: All: I'm Ensign Blah...I'm looking for the Captain.

EO_LTJG_Evans says:
@::waits impatiently as the shuttle docks::

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
COM: Volga: Report to the bridge once on board. Valdez out.

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
::continues working on normal ship operations in engineering::

TO_Natalie says:
::arrives at the brig and takes her post, hoping no one will notice her tardiness::

MO_ENS_Archer says:
::strains from the effort, but is pleased that the sickbay is starting to look more modern::

SEC_ENS_Terry says:
*CEO* Any chance of doing something about the computer speed? it seems very slow.

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
XO: Thank you, sir. ::mutters and heads to the TL:: I hope these work.

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
::points to the CO::

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
*SO* I am afraid there's not much to do...this ship is pretty much...well, outdated.

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
::returns his attention to the operations board...which looks like something out of a history lesson::

ENS_Blah says:
::stands on the bridge: CO: I have a sealed message for you. ::stands at attention::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO: With these computers it takes 30 seconds to do a normal power distribution scan.  With the Scimitar's it takes about 0.01 seconds.

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
::raises an eyebrow at Ensign Blah...what now?::

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::gets up from the old chair and takes the message from the ensign::

ENS_Blah says:
::snaps back to attention and heads off the bridge::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::butts into the ensigns and CO:: CO: Captain, I believe we should depart ASAP. I don't want to be late, and I should hope you don't either.

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
CSO: Sounds like an interesting job. May I see if we can boost them a bit?

EO_LTJG_Evans says:
::exits the shuttle after docking, walks briskly to nearest TL::

ENS_Blah says:
::stops:: CO: Oh, I forgot to tell you...only you get to see it.

Host COIan-Bandra says:
Meyer: Right, Commander.

EO_LTJG_Evans says:
::enters TL:: TL: Bridge.

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO: Possibly, but I don't know how much more power we can take from essential systems.

ENS_Blah says:
::turns to face CO, making sure she understands::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
CSO: I seem to remember reading an article in one of our science letters about these...well-worn... cargo ships.

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
::exits the TL and enters the launcher bay and spots a familiar shape:: Self: Ahh...torpedoes. The computer was wrong. ::pops the inspection panel:: Probes? We only have probes?

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::reads front page on PADD, looks at ensign and nods her head::

ENS_Blah says:
::turns back around and heads off the bridge::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO: Interesting.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::looks down at her PADD and checks her list:: Self: Hmmm, where are those exoscalpels...

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
XO: I forgot to ask, sir...do we have transporters on this vessel?

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO: You get to experience that firsthand.

SEC_ENS_Terry says:
::goes to weapons locker and checks to see that Valdez has phasers::

EO_LTJG_Evans says:
::exits TL, approaches CO:: CO Lieutenant j.g. David Evans, reporting as ordered.

MO_ENS_Archer says:
::walks around sickbay, familiarizing herself with the layout and checking supply stock:: CNS: How is married life so far?

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::keys the PADD to "read" and reads quietly to herself::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
CSO: Well, if Engineering will let us use one of the terminals there, we may be able to link up to the Engineering monitoring systems.

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
::mutters to himself and heads for the TL:: Self: Probes...

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
OPS: Good question... ::thinks:: I seem to remember reading something about two personal transporters onboard.

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
::turns around to see the young engineer:: EO: Welcome aboard, Lieutenant. I'm Lieutenant Commander Andersen, second officer. ::extends hand:: The Captain will see you in a moment.

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::wonders how to destroy it on this old ship::

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::finds the exoscalpels right next to the vials of endocrine replacements:: MO: It has been....eventful. ::blushes and looks flustered::

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
::glances at Aurel::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::steps up to tactical console and starts to configure some of the phaser arrays, with an absolute disregard for whoever is standing there::

EO_LTJG_Evans says:
OPS: Thank you, sir. ::shakes hand and waits eagerly to get to duty::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO: Now that's an idea.  Why don't we check it out.  *CEO* Could you link Science 1 up with one of your monitoring systems so we can monitor vital systems more effectively?

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
CSO: Thank you, sir.

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::looks over CSO's shoulder at Science 1::

Host COIan-Bandra says:
MO: Can you please come to the bridge for a short while?

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
*CSO* I don't see why not. I'll link them together for you.

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::grunts in annoyance that whoever configured these arrays configured them all wrong::

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
::fantasizes about the weapons he has access to on the Scimitar, and steps onto the bridge:: XO: I'm back, sir. Are you aware that we dont have any torpedoes?

MO_ENS_Archer says:
CNS: Is that good or bad?

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::finishes putting away the vials of various medicines and brushes her hands as if they are covered in dust::

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
EO: Your department head, Lieutenant Craven, is currently in the engineering spaces...I'm sure he's eagerly awaiting your arrival once you're done with the Captain and XO.

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::hits the delete key on the padd::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
*CEO* Thanks.

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
TO: I believe that's what you said...what do you think we should do about it?

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
::begins the process of linking Science 1 with one of the monitoring systems in engineering::

EO_LTJG_Evans says:
OPS: Yes, sir, looks as if this vessel needs a little work before we get under way.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
MO: I suppose it is...a little of both. We have had some...rather... ::clears throat:: ...heated discussions.

Host Robert says:
ACTION: The PADD makes a very high-pitched whining noise for 2 minutes...then it goes dead.

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
XO: With some supplies from the Scimitar, we may be able to convert some of the probes to photon torpedoes, sir.

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::links up computer terminal at her position with her personal folders::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::looks for article in question::

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
::finishes linking the two systems together::

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
*CSO* That should do it for you.

Host COIan-Bandra says:
Self: Oh, well.

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
TO: How long would that take? ::turns to look at source of whine::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
*CEO* Thanks again.

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::has found the article:: CSO: Thank you, sir.

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
XO: Actually, sir, we'd only need miniature containment systems for matter and antimatter...which we could pull from the matter/antimatter containment system on the Valdez.

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::slams fist on console:: Self: Damnit, who on Earth does this kind of thing?

MO_ENS_Archer says:
CNS: I seem to remember my parents having frequent "heated discussions," too.

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
XO: Not too long to get the supplies over. We need someone on the Scimitar to beam them over. The transporters on this ship will be very slow in bringing them.

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
XO: If a torpedo can be converted to a probe, I'm sure the reverse is equally possible.

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
::taps some controls on his console, the system information pours in::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
CSO: Now in order for this to work we need sensors which are of XP10 make...circa 25 years old at least.

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::notices a little note pop up for him that the cargo is on board::

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
OPS: I'd rather not take anything away from the Valdez's systems. TO: Get to work

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
::finishes making other adjustments to the ship's systems::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::checks up:: CSO: Yes we have those.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::raises eyebrows:: MO: I think we topped the chart for worst newleywed argument in history.

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::finishes reconfiguring console and turns to the CO::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
CO: All cargo is on board. It's time we left.

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
*CO* The ship is ready to depart, sir...at least this is as good as I can make her.

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO: Okay.

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
XO: True, sir. Of course, maybe we could request some torpedoes from the Scimitar...cut out the middleman.

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::starts zipping between the two consoles...first checking one, then trying to implement on the other::

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
XO: Aye, sir. ::taps commbadge:: COM: Scimitar: We need torpedo rebuild kits for three probes.

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
OPS: See if you can, better to have too many than not enough.

Host COIan-Bandra says:
*CEO* Good, thank you.

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
::monitors the SO's work, impressed by the quick precision::

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
XO: Aye, sir. COM: Scimitar: Valdez to Scimitar...Chief Hansen, respond.

Scimitar_LT_Phillips says:
COM: TO: We have none on board.

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
CSO: Now the idea is to get the XP10, which in our case is actually an XP10a, to "think" that the engineering monitors are part of the external monitoring system. ::starts implementing her ideas::

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::realizes there is a crate missing and wonders where it could be:: Self: Missing dermal regenerators...bone regenerators...hmmm.

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::voice turns sharp...well, sharper:: CO: Captain. we are as ready as required by merchant marine corps regs...WE ARE GOING to be late, so please, let's go.

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
Self: Wait a minute...Hansen's on leave. ::tries again:: COM: Scimitar: Scimitar, this is Lieutenant Commander Andersen. Request 25 photon torpedoes from stock intended for Scimitar's refit in order to fulfill mission orders on the Valdez.

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO: Ohh...okay. ::amazed by the terms being thrown at him:: You must've done a lot of reading on this.

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
::checks message board:: CO: Captain, message coming in...I'm sorry I have to leave you in a lurch, but McKinley has requested that I stay with the Scimitar. Guess I don't have a choice in the matter.

Host COIan-Bandra says:
OPS: Go on, then.

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
CSO: No more than I felt was necessary when I learned about our new assignment.

Scimitar_LT_Phillips says:
COM: OPS: This is Lieutenant Phillips, sir...we have none on board. And I thought you were supposed to be over here...Commander McCellan's been looking for you.

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
CO: Aye, Captain. Good luck.

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO: Okay, I'll work on a program that will make the monitors recognize the sensor output code.

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
OPS: Good luck.

Host COIan-Bandra says:
FCO: Get permission to leave the dock and take us out.

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
::hits commbadge:: COM: Scimitar: Andersen here...I'm on my way, Phillips. Tell the doc to stay calm. Andersen out.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::decides to check cargo bay:: Self: Maybe someone sent my crates to the wrong location. MO: I'm going down to the cargo bay to search for those dermal regenerators.

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
CSO: Yes, sir. Thank you.

FCO_ENS_More says:
CO: With pleasure, ma'am.

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
XO: Thank you, sir. ::exits bridge, headed for the airlock::

Scimitar_LT_Phillips says:
COM: OPS: Aye, sir

FCO_ENS_More says:
COM: McKinley: Clearance for departure?

FCO_ENS_More says:
CO: Heading, ma'am?

McKinley Ops says:
COM: Valdez: You're clear to leave dock in 2 minutes. Have a good trip.

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
::looks at the XO with dismay:: XO: No torpedoes? Can I maybe beam over my bat'leth then?

Host COIan-Bandra says:
FCO: Bajor.

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
::double-times through the doors, nods to the sentry...as the airlock begins final lockdown::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
::taps the ever slow console and calls up an old program called "Advanced Starfleet Ship Command Program Writer" and sighs in disgust::

FCO_ENS_More says:
CO: Yes ma'am...best speed... ::snort:: ...to Bajor.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::heads toward cargo bay::

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
TO: It seems we don't have the time.

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
XO: Aye sir. The phasers will have to do.

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::looks around for the TO::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::working at the engineering monitor to set it up to recognize the commands being programmed by the CSO::

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
::makes his way to one of McKinley's observation lounges...gets an idea of exactly how old this freighter is as she starts to pull out::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
::the blank black screen comes up and he looks at his console...oh no, he thinks, he pushed a button to call up the old KEYBOARD!::

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::enters cargo bay and looks around:: Self: Dermal regenerators...bone regenerators...should be the A-D crate...

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::smiles:: TO: Step forward, please.

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
::walks up to the captain:: CO: Ma'am?

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
::begins writing the program very slowly, as he isn't used to the old unefficient thing::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
CSO: I believe that the Engineering Monitor is ready to be incorporated into the system now.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::sees a box the right size and walks over::

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::takes pip from box:: TO: For excellent work...I'm promoting you to lieutenant, junior grade. ::smiles::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO: Good, I'm almost done with this program. One minute.

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::crosses bridge, almost right in front of the CO and heads for helm, leaning over the FCO to check engine status::

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
::is shocked:: CO: Thank you, ma'am. I'm honored.

FCO_ENS_More says:
TO: Way to go.

Host COIan-Bandra says:
TO: Congratulations.

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
TO: Congratulations.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::feels her husband's shock and wonders what is happening on the bridge::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::goes to get a glass of water from the replicator::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::sits back down enjoying the cool drink::

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
CO/XO: Thank you, ma'am, sir. ::waits for the captain to place the pip::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
::finishes up the program:: SO: Okay, I'm done. Let's integrate the system.

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::pins it carefully on Jyg's uniform::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::dumps empty cup in wastebasket:: CSO: Yes, sir. ::gets working on the console::

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
@::receives PADD from gold-turtlenecked ensign, studies it carefully...thanks the ensign and turns his attention back to the window...the Valdez has picked up speed now and is almost out of sight::

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
::falls back to his ground training and offers an old-fashioned salute to the captain:: CO: I won't let you down.

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO:  I'm now sending the preliminary monitoring program to the sensors. ::pushes button:: Now.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::finds what looks like the right crate under a large but surprisingly light crate she lifts down and out of the way::

Host COIan-Bandra says:
XO: Think you can handle the bridge for a little while? ::smiling::

TO_ENS_Ahkileez says:
::heads back to his post thinking of the power he can wield over the ensigns now::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::keeps an eye on the monitor:: CSO: You understand, sir, this is all theoretical. Nobody has ever tried it out before.

Host Robert says:
ACTION: The Valdez clears the Terran system and is now cleared to go to warp.

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO: Sure, but we're scientists, that's our job.

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
CO: Of course...if you keep this up I might get too used to that center seat, though. ::smiles::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::sits a bit straighter in the chair:: CSO: Yes, sir.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::finds the right crate:: Self: Never trust someone else to do your work. ::shakes head and prepares to head back to sickbay::

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
@::turns to head back to the repair-side airlocks and the Scimitar::

TO_LTJG_Ahkileez says:
::makes a note to celebrate with Kela after his shift's over::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::crosses back over to tactical to find the person standing there, reconfiguring phasers again back to what he found them in::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
::carefully looks at the monitor:: SO: No glitches so far...good sign.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::heads back to sickbay::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
TO: No, no, no...

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
CSO: Yes, there is a 98.56% possibility that this should work.

OPS_LCDR_Andersen says:
@::nods to the CPO of the watch at the Scimitar's airlock and returns aboard::

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::laughs:: XO: Good. See if you can get comfortable in that old hard chair. FCO: go to warp. ::heads for the turbolift::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
::raises his right eyebrow high::

FCO_ENS_More says:
CO: Yes, ma'am.

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
::takes the center seat...she wasn't kidding about it being hard::

TO_LTJG_Ahkileez says:
::the Level 5 diagnostic reads that the targeting sensors are misaligned...he starts to reset them::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::out loud:: TO: You don't configure these phasers that way!

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::stumbles a little as she feels the old ship go into warp and walks back into sickbay triumphantly, looking around for Archer::

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::gets in the turbolift:: Sickbay.

TO_LTJG_Ahkileez says:
Meyer: Sir?

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO: Of course, those odds are based on my ancient programming skills.

MO_ENS_Archer says:
CNS: Welcome back...find everything?

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::looks surprised:: CSO: Oh, no, I have taken them into account , too.

FCO_ENS_More says:
::presses button for warp::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
::raises his right eyebrow even higher::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
TO: You're configuring for your rubbish you have on your "Scimitar"...this ship wants differently.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::smiles:: MO: Yes I did. ::holds up the small crate:: MO: I am really looking forward to working with you, by the way.

Host Robert says:
ACTION: The Valdez goes to warp and begins to shake.

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
::holds armrests:: All: Status?

MO_ENS_Archer says:
CNS: Thank you.

TO_LTJG_Ahkileez says:
Meyer: Sir, I'm resetting them to the correct specifications.

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
::holds onto one of the consoles in engineering::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
CSO: Will I break off the experiment?

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::rides in the slow turbolift:: Self: I miss the Scimitar.

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::calmly:: All: What's wrong with you all...never encountered a bit of a bumpyness before?

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO: Yes.

Host Robert says:
ACTION: Throughout the ship, the crew feels the shaking of the ship...the TL is beginning to move to the left and right.

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
TO: No, you're configuring them wrong!

FCO_ENS_More says:
Meyer: Seems fine, sir.

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::breaks connection and takes Sci 1 back online::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
::shakes in his chair and holds on to the console::

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
Meyer: Only during a shakedown cruise...are you telling me this is what it's like all the time?

EO_LTJG_Evans says:
::braces himself as he waits for the brief::

TO_LTJG_Ahkileez says:
Meyer: I don't understand. What is the correct way?

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
MO: Too bad Steven won't be with us for this mission.

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::looks at monitor to see if there are any outside influences working on the ship...doesn't find any::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
XO: Yes. She's old, but strong, she'll hold all the way up to Warp 8 if you want her to!

MO_ENS_Archer says:
CNS: Yes.

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO: Looks good. I guess your odds were pretty accurate!

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
Self: I wouldn't want to risk it.

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
TO: You're calculating for a variable phase discrminator to be in this thing...it isn't! We use fixed manual discriminators.

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
CSO: Well, we will not know now. Maybe another time?

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::feels the TL stop and the doors open, gets out and heads for sickbay::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
TO: A hell of a lot easier to replace.

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO: Sure.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::puts the dermal regenerators away and blushes::

TO_LTJG_Ahkileez says:
Meyer: Manual? Those were antique when I was a youngling...6 decades ago. ::sighs:: I'll make the adjustments.

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
XO: I suggest you keep your comments quiet. This ship has been with the merchant marine corps for many years and she's stayed together through numerous skirmishes that you and your Starfleet have had.

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::stops in corridor, slightly dizzy::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
TO: Listen. I want the last thing to leave your mouth when you're talking to me to be sir! Got it? Lieutenant?

TO_LTJG_Ahkileez says:
Meyer: Yes...sir.

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
::swallows:: Meyer: I'm sure it has.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::remembers making up from the fight and puts away the bone regenerators::

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::starts walking again to sickbay, finally makes it::

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::looks up as the doors open and the CO walks in::

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
::stands:: Meyers: I'll keep my opinions about your...ship to myself if you treat my crew with a little more respect...sir.

MO_ENS_Archer says:
CO: Welcome to sickbay, how can we help?

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
Self: She's a fine ship, with a lifespan greater than everyone here, and there is no "Starfleet" ship in active service of this age.

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
Self: She's a good ship.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::smiles at Aurel:: CO: Good to see you, sir. Everything all right?

FCO_ENS_More says:
::thinks, with good reason::

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::smiles and shakes her head:: MO: No, I just came down for a little presentation.

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
XO: Respect is recieved when respect is given!

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::raises eyebrows::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
::runs a standard diagnostic on the ship's systems...routine of course::

TO_LTJG_Ahkileez says:
::makes the necessary adjustments to the phaser banks, mentally glaring at Meyer::

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
Meyer: Then I suggest you start giving it pretty damn quickly.

MO_ENS_Archer says:
::looks puzzled::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::checks up on the article again now that the crisis seems to be over...alters her odds to 98.77%::

SEC_ENS_Terry says:
::goes to security station and begins maintenace on internal sensor grid and force fields::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::raises voice:: XO: Listen. I'll give this bunch of primates respect when they answer to their peers with respect.

Host COIan-Bandra says:
MO: For good work, I am hereby promoting you to lieutenant, junior grade.

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::smiles proudly at her friend::

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::takes the pip out of the little box::

Host Robert says:
ACTION: The lights on the bridge go out.

MO_ENS_Archer says:
::looks astonished::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::looks around::

MO_ENS_Archer says:
CO: Thank you.

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
Meyer: And I expect a simian like you to say just that. ::sees lights go out:: *CEO* We seem to be having a blackout up here. Any idea why?

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
::looks at the dark light panels on the top of the ceiling::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
Self: Goddammit! ::walks over to engineering console and kicks it:: All: Fixed.

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
::looks at ships systems' status, checking them over carefully::

Host Robert says:
ACTION: When Meyer kicks the panels, the lights come back on.

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::raises an eyebrow::

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
::was about to speak when the lights came back on::

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
Meyer: An interesting action. Have you experienced something similar before, sir?

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
*CEO* Cancel that, It seems to have been fixed.

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
XO: Simian? Is that a bit of prejudice here? You can expect an official complaint with Starfleet from the merchant marine corps on your behavior unless it perks up, mister. And, believe me, Starfleet doesn't want to upset US. Do I make myself clear?

CEO_LTJG_Craven says:
*XO* Yes, sir.

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
::whispers:: SO: You won't get a straight answer out of that man.

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
::ignores SO's statement, thinking it answers itself::

CSO_LTJG_Cartigan says:
SO: See?

SO_ENS_Kalla says:
::raises the other eyebrow::

CNS_ENS_Ahkileez_Kela says:
::withholds her praises until the captain leaves::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
XO: And may I remind you that I DO outrank you.

XO_CDR_Bandra says:
Meyer: And your merchant marine corps can expect a complaint on your behavior, sir. And I very much doubt they want to upset the Federation or Starfleet.

Host COIan-Bandra says:
::decides to head back to the bridge::

CDR_Adam_Meyer says:
XO: That's enough now, mister...I don't want another disrespectful word to come outta your mouth!

Host Robert says:
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