Host Robert says:
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MO_Maor says:
::On bridge reviewing some files from the terminal::

Ops_Ander says:
::At Ops, running final diagnostics on new console::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
::Still bumbling about in the Space dock offices::

FCO_Jamin says:
::On bridge at station::

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Makes way to bridge::

CSOBandra says:
:: At SCI one checking system::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
::Looks at clock, mutters...:: Computer, one to beam to Scimitar.

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Trips into turbolift::

MO_Maor says:
::Can't find some files::

CTO_Bucha says:
::Enters bridge....  and looks around....   Cole's first time on the new bridge::

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Looks about:: TL: Ah, uh, Bridge please.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, we're being hailed.

COIan-Ban says:
::Looking at description for runabout::

COIan-Ban says:
Ops: On screen.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
::Beams directly onto the bridge...in that same annoying way everyone hates:: Ohh...Myy.... ::looks at Ed:: OPS: Very nice.

Ops_Ander says:
::Puts on screen::

SO_Bishop says:
::Sitting at SCI 2 running routine scans::

CTO_Bucha says:
::Takes station looking toward view screen::

Cmdr_Cran says:
::TL doors open, peers out::

Ops_Ander says:
::Startled by McD's arrival:: McD: Well...uh...thank you, sir.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
::Walks to the back of the Bridge...trying to find where they put his seat on this thing::

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Tries to straighten tunic::

MO_Maor says:
::Walks to the TL::

Cmdr_Cran says:
ALL: Ahem. ::Covers mouth::

COIan-Ban says:
McD: Welcome back on board. ::points to seat on her left:: It's over there.

MO_Maor says:
TL: Sickbay.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
::Looks over to Crankshaft...annoyed...gives a slight "ah!" look as he walks to the seat::

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Sees Captain, ambles over::

Ops_Ander says:
::Notices commander emerging from the turbolift:: Cmdr: Can I help you, sir?

Host Robert says:
<COM>Scimitar: We’re picking up a distress call drill from the USS Newton.  She’s damaged in nebula.

Cmdr_Cran says:
CO: Ma'am, sir, Cmdr. Crankshaft

CSOBandra says:
::Systems check out. Glances around the new bridge::

MO_Maor says:
::Exits TL and heads to the sickbay::

COIan-Ban says:
Crankshaft: Welcome aboard Commander.

Cmdr_Cran says:
CO: Design Engineer, ah for the runabout.

CTO_Bucha says:
::Brings sensors on-line...  and begins scans toward location of Newton::

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Nods:: CO: Thank you ma'am.

Ops_Ander says:
::Walks back to Ops, tracks Newton's distress signal::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
::Watches the view screen...listening to the Commander...just like all design engineers, so unsure of himself in the field::

Cmdr_Cran says:
CO: Ah, uh, you know, the rescue thing, ah Squid 51?

Cmdr_Cran says:
CO: err Squad 51::stutters::

COIan-Ban says:
FCO: Set course for the nebula. Ops: Ask McKinley for permission out of here.

CTO_Bucha says:
::Scanning......     ::ALL: the USS Newton is an Oberth class science vessel.

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Looks about as bridge crew gets busy::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, Captain. *COM* McK: McKinley Ops, this is the Scimitar, requesting clearance for departure.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
::Looks up at Crankshaft:: Cmdr Crankshaft: Do you have a problem speaking, Commander?

CTO_Bucha says:
::Continues scanning for other ships in the vicinity of the Newton::

Host Robert says:
<SFC>COM: You are cleared to leave dry dock once you recover Squad51.  You are also authorized to break the warp speed limit.

Cmdr_Cran says:
McDowell: No, no, just never been on an Akira class.

FCO_Jamin says:
::Plots course for nebula:: CO: Course set for the nebula.

Ops_Ander says:
*COM* McKinley: Acknowledged and thanks. Scimitar out.

Cmdr_Cran says:
McDowell: For that matter, been awhile since I've been off planet. ::blushes::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Ops has cleared us, Captain.

CTO_Bucha says:
::Smiles...  working at new tac console::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
::Mutters:: Design engineer...Never been on an Akira class ship... ::shakes head::

Cmdr_Cran says:
McDowell: ::Mutters:: Space sick…

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Coughs, clears throat::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
::Gives a gigglish grunt as he looks down at a PADD he's been carrying this whole time and never realized it::

Ops_Ander says:
::Hits a couple of buttons:: CO: Initiating thruster sequence, Captain.

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Backs up against bulkhead out of the way::

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Taps McDowell on shoulder:: McDowell: Shouldn’t we get the Runabout?

Host Cmdr_McD says:
::Startled...starting to get annoyed at pesky engineers:: Cmdr Crankshaft: It's your prototype. You tell me.

CSOBandra says:
CO: Runabout on sensors sir.

SO_Bishop says:
::Running diagnostics on secondary SCI systems::

Host CPO_DeSot says:
COM: Scimitar: This is the Runabout Squad51.  Request permission for a fast retrieval.

COIan-Ban says:
CSO: Good.

SO_Bishop says:
::Sets CPU to record runabout data::

COIan-Ban says:
COM: Squad51: Permission granted.

Ops_Ander says:
*COM* S51: Prepare for final approach. Slow to maneuvering thrusters.

Cmdr_Cran says:
McDowell: Well, ah, you're going to have to assign your medical people for this test.

Host CPO_DeSot says:
Action: Squad51 aims right for the Scimitar and increases speed.

MO_Maor says:
::Checks the new medical database::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Opening shuttlebay doors...

Ops_Ander says:
*Shuttlebay* Bridge to shuttlebay, prepare for final approach of runabout.

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Glances at PADD in his hand::

Ops_Ander says:
<CPO_Hansen>Ops: Bridge, shuttlebay. We have him on final.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
::Slams head against the headrest:: Cmdr Crankshaft: The Scimitar is not my ship. It's not my crew. Ask the Captain. ::Looks at the PADD:: CO: Permission to pull myself, Mr. Bishop, and Mr. Maor for the runabout crew?

MO_Maor says:
::Cross links the old database with the new database to check for any errors::

Host CPO_DeSot says:
Action: Squad51 comes in hard and fast into the shuttlebay touching down and turning off power.

COIan-Ban says:
McDowell: Granted. ::nods her head::

Ops_Ander says:
<Hansen>Ops: Bridge, shuttlebay. Runabout Squad 51 has arrived.

Cmdr_Cran says:
McDowell: Well, well...excuse me!

MO_Maor says:
::Makes a note in PADD::

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Moves away from McDowell::

Ops_Ander says:
*Hansen* Acknowledged, Hansen. Bridge out.

SO_Bishop says:
CSO: Permission to head to shuttlebay?

Host Cmdr_McD says:
::Stands up...and stretches:: SO: Follow me. *MO* Mr. Maor, please join us in shuttlebay One.

SO_Bishop says:
McD: Aye sir.

SO_Bishop says:
::Follows McDowell::

CSOBandra says:
SO: Granted.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
::Walks into TL2 with the SO:: Shuttlebay One.

MO_Maor says:
Computer: Connect to the station medical database and check for files 890G to 899G and download if data does not match to the new database.

SO_Bishop says:
::Grinning:: Self: Finally get to pilot something other than a trainer.

MO_Maor says:
*McDowell* Coming.

Host CPO_DeSot says:
::Shuts down all systems and makes ready to leave the runabout::

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Chases after McDowell::

MO_Maor says:
::Heads to the shuttle bay::

CTO_Bucha says:
:: Quickly scans the runabout to log it's specs for reference::

Ops_Ander says:
*Hansen* Chief, help prepare the runabout for immediate launch. We're on a search-and-rescue, and we need quick turnaround time.

COIan-Ban says:
::Watches Crankshaft go and shakes her head::

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Races for TL::

Ops_Ander says:
<Hansen>*Ops* You got it, sir. Hansen out.

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Almost drops PADD::

MO_Maor says:
::Enters the shuttle bay::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
::Hears Crankshaft coming:: *Cmdr Crankshaft* Commander, do you not think monitoring the runabout from the Scimitar would be more effective?

CSOBandra says:
::Runs scan::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
::Enters the shuttlebay...quickly walking to the airlock::

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Comes panting behind McDowell::

FCO_Jamin says:
CO: ETA 10 minutes.

COIan-Ban says:
FCO: Okay take us out.

SO_Bishop says:
::Heads for airlock::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Thruster sequence initiated.

MO_Maor says:
::Walks to the runabout::

CSOBandra says:
ALL: Data on the nebula is... well nebulous. Also I fear transporters well not work.

Cmdr_Cran says:
McDowell: ::pant:: No, ::pant:: have to, ::pant:: evaluate, ::pant:: runabout.

Ops_Ander says:
FCO: You've got thrusters up to full, Lieutenant, and impulse engines after we're out of space dock.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
::Enters the runabout:: SO: Please power us up. Sequence Alpha-2. *Bridge* Bridge, this is Squad51, requesting immediate power up and pre-departure sequence.

CSOBandra says:
All: In addition to that the nebula has an asteroid field too dense for the Scimitar to enter.

SO_Bishop says:
McDowell: Sir... meet you on board?  ::takes note of Crankshaft approaching and approaches runabout::

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Pauses to catch breath::

Ops_Ander says:
*McD* We've got you on hot standby, sir.

FCO_Jamin says:
Ops: Thank you. ::Takes ship out of her docking bay.::

COIan-Ban says:
CSO: I suppose this is why they wanted to test the runabout.

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Holds PADD in front of face::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Beginning pre-departure sequence...

CSOBandra says:
CO: One would assume so sir.

Cmdr_Cran says:
McD: We will be simulating an emergency. ::pant::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@::Takes a seat in the pilot's seat:: CPO: You are relieved. ::Quickly shoos the CPO off::

SO_Bishop says:
@::Enters runabout... takes secondary seat next to McD::

Cmdr_Cran says:
@::Enters behind McDowell still talking:: McD: And you will respond with this runabout.

Ops_Ander says:
*McD* Pre-departure sequence underway, Commander.

Host Rob-AGM says:
@<CPO>::Glares at Commander McDowell and goes out::

SO_Bishop says:
@::Running preflight scans::

Cmdr_Cran says:
@::Looks about the craft, takes seat in rear::

MO_Maor says:
@::Enters the runabout::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@::Still running over preflight checklist...listening to Crankshaft rather unconsciously::

Cmdr_Cran says:
@::Makes entries in PADD::

CSOBandra says:
:: Scans nebula and surroundings again::

Ops_Ander says:
<Hansen>*Ops* Bridge, shuttlebay. External preflight checks complete.

SO_Bishop says:
@ ::checking TAC systems::

Cmdr_Cran says:
@McD: You know this is a test.  You are responding to a distress call from that nebula.

SO_Bishop says:
@McD: Sir, we've been cleared for takeoff.

Cmdr_Cran says:
@McD: Transporters don't work.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ Crankshaft: Thank you for reminding me of the obvious, Commander. ::Quickly presses a button and sends the whole runabout computer's debugging symbols to his PADD::

Ops_Ander says:
<Hansen>::In flight deck tradition, gives thumbs-up to McD::

CSOBandra says:
:: Pulls up lab schedule and begins to review it::

Cmdr_Cran says:
@McD: Hence the need for this craft...:: Flinches at McDowell's tone::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ *Bridge* Bridge this is 51 again. Permission to disembark and trail alongside?

SO_Bishop says:
@Self: Crankshaft is awfully nervous... wonder what he knows, that he ain't saying.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ ::mutters:: SO: Mr. Bishop, please check what exactly we have on...this thing.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, Commander McDowell is requesting permission to launch and trail alongside us when we go to warp.

CSOBandra says:
::Makes a few adjustments::

COIan-Ban says:
*Crankshaft* She's your design, Commander. What do you think?

MO_Maor says:
@::Sighs::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ ::Turns around:: MO: Mr. Maor, would you like to go in the back and check out our little mobile home?

SO_Bishop says:
@ McD: Sir, airlock module is intact. No transporters available.  ::relays remaining info::

Cmdr_Cran says:
@ALL: Ahem, actually for this test we were suppose to get there in the Scimitar,

MO_Maor says:
@Cmdr-McD: Fine. ::exits to the back::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ ::Whips around again:: Crankshaft: You don't trust the engines on this thing? How is this supposed to be a self-sufficient production unit if it can't get there itself?

SO_Bishop says:
@::Running checks on shields/weapons/etc::

Cmdr_Cran says:
@::Jumps back, surprised:: McD: Of, of course it can, it’s just that, that  today's test wasn't for endurance.

COIan-Ban says:
*McD* Shouldn’t you maybe check what modules you have on there first?

MO_Maor says:
@:;Mumbles:: little mobile house.. I seen houses in the Klingon home world that are more nice then this.

Cmdr_Cran says:
@::Hears Captain's Comm and frowns::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ Crankshaft: Too bad...I'm testing it past what you wanted. You should be happy for the extra data. ::Turns around:: *Bridge* One moment Captain. ::Turns back:: Anything you want to tell us about this thing?

Ops_Ander says:
::Continues to monitor Newton's distress call::

COIan-Ban says:
FCO: ETA to the nebula

SO_Bishop says:
@ McD: I'm checking the CPU now sir.

Cmdr_Cran says:
@McD: Well, maximum range is 3 days at warp 7.6.

MO_Maor says:
@::Notices three bio beds::

FCO_Jamin says:
CO: ETA 5 minutes.

Cmdr_Cran says:
@::Looks at PADD checking on which modules were preloaded::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ ::Gives a disgusted sigh:: Crankshaft: You darn development engineers are all the same. Worried about staying within the limits. No wonder I transferred out... ::Walks to the back of the cockpit::

MO_Maor says:
@::Walks back::

COIan-Ban says:
FCO: Good. Have someone take over for you. Then go down to shuttlebay. You can fly it through the asteroid field.

Cmdr_Cran says:
@McD: For this test we only have transport and isolation modules.

MO_Maor says:
@::Turns back for a final look::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: I'll take over at the helm, Captain, if needed.

Cmdr_Cran says:
@::Face puckers at McD's aggressiveness::

COIan-Ban says:
Ops: Good.

CTO_Bucha says:
::Monitoring continuous scans for possible intercepting vessels::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ Crankshaft: That's fine enough for me.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ *Bridge* Bridge, permission to launch?

SO_Bishop says:
@ McD: FCO Jamin is headed down, sir.

MO_Maor says:
@::Walks to the equipment he brought ::

MO_Maor says:
@::Makes a last inventory list::

Ops_Ander says:
::Walks down to FCO station:: FCO: Good luck.

COIan-Ban says:
*McD* Permission denied we will wait until we arrive at the nebula.

FCO_Jamin says:
::Turns to look at the CO for a second:: Ops: You want FCO duties as well?

Cmdr_Cran says:
@McD: We also have the airlock module and should have all we need for this test.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ ::Almost opens his mouth to balk back...then remembers that slight little fact that he has one less pip. Takes a seat to wait...just waiting for the inevitable comment from Crankshaft::

COIan-Ban says:
FCO: Lehari, be careful.  ::smiles::

MO_Maor says:
@::Everything he needs is there::

CSOBandra says:
:: Runs another scan. Starts on paper work from while he was on honeymoon::

Ops_Ander says:
FCO: I can handle both...until you get back. ::grins::

FCO_Jamin says:
::Stands and heads to the TL:: CO: Thanks, I will.

SO_Bishop says:
@ ::Moves to rear of runabout::

Cmdr_Cran says:
@McD: Remember now, for this test the transport module doesn't work. ::smiles::

Ops_Ander says:
::Takes a look at new flight console, then sits down and calls up auxiliary Ops interface on side panel::

MO_Maor says:
@::Walks back to the runabout "bridge"::

FCO_Jamin says:
Ops: Don't get too comfortable, I'm coming back. TL: Shuttle bay.

Ops_Ander says:
::Grins at Lehari's last comment:: CO: Continuing on approach to nebula, Captain.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ ::Leans back into the pilot's chair, nerves starting to get frayed by Crankshaft's ability to point out the most obvious detail::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ ::Tired:: *Bridge* ETA to the nebula?

SO_Bishop says:
@ McD: Sir, it would appear we only have Isolation and Transport modules available.

MO_Maor says:
@Cmdr-McD: Everything checks out if you don't count the replicator.

Host Rob-AGM says:
Action: The Scimitar arrives at the Nebula.

Ops_Ander says:
*McD* Just arriving, sir.

Cmdr_Cran says:
@::Settles back for a nice little test::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: We've reached the perimeter of the nebula, Captain.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ ::Eyes brighten...wheels around:: MO: No replicator?!?!?

Cmdr_Cran says:
@::Turns to SO:: SO: Really? ::checks PADD::

COIan-Ban says:
Ops: All right. *FCO* Take the runabout out.

SO_Bishop says:
@ McD: Sir the other modules were not loaded, but are waiting for us at the Starbase.

Cmdr_Cran says:
::Mutters:: Now that's strange, should have been here. ::punches buttons on PADD::

FCO_Jamin says:
::Enters SB 1 and approaches the shuttle::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ ::Audibly disapproves:: Crankshaft: You can't even keep track of what you yourself had loaded onto this thing?

SO_Bishop says:
@Cmdr Crankshaft: Yes sir, those are the only modules I can access.

Cmdr_Cran says:
@McDowell: Of course, humph, but YOU should have made sure that you got everything.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Should we wait on the perimeter, or continue into the nebula, Captain?

MO_Maor says:
@::Waits annoyed until we will leave::

SO_Bishop says:
@ ::Hears FCO approaching, moves out of the way::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ ::Sees the FCO coming...unlocks the airlock...lets the FCO in:: Crankshaft: Blame me for YOUR transportation errors??? I will not take responsibility for what YOU forgot to deliver.

COIan-Ban says:
Ops: Perimeter.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ ::Gets up and walks over to the secondary control station::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, Captain. Thrusters set to station keeping.

MO_Maor says:
@Cmdr McD, Cmdr Crankshaft: Please people, relax.

FCO_Jamin says:
@::Enters shuttle::

SO_Bishop says:
@ Self: Let's get moving please, before someone catches a phaser upside the head.

MO_Maor says:
@::Nods to the FCO::

FCO_Jamin says:
@::Listens to the arguing, almost wishes she wasn't sent to the shuttle::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ ::Yawns as he brings up a fair amount of data screens::

Cmd_Shaft says:
@::Checks PADD again::

MO_Maor says:
@FCO: Welcome to the party.

Cmd_Shaft says:
@McD: According to this you should have run a preflight checklist.

CTO_Bucha says:
::Takes coffee from yeoman and winks as she enters TL::

FCO_Jamin says:
@MO: Thanks. Looks like it's going to be a fun ride. ::Frowns slightly & makes her way to the helm::

MO_Maor says:
@All: Are we going to take off soon?

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ Shaft: I did, just in a different manner.

Ops_Ander says:
*McD* Bridge to Squad 51...what's your status, sir?

Cmd_Shaft says:
@McD: Apparently not correctly.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ ::Bites lip::

Cmd_Shaft says:
@::Has smug look on face::

SO_Bishop says:
@ ::Tries to look busy, avoiding conversation::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Sir, incoming message from the Newton...they're about to suffer a warp core breach in approximately 20 minutes.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ *Bridge* Awaiting deployment, Bridge.

Cmd_Shaft says:
@::Makes more entries in PADD::

CTO_Bucha says:
::Continues scanning space surrounding the nebula::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Runabout ready to launch, Captain. Shall I clear them?

COIan-Ban says:
Ops: Yes.

Ops_Ander says:
*McD* Bridge to Squad 51, you are cleared for launch. Godspeed and good luck.

CTO_Bucha says:
::Overhears Ed and focuses on console readouts::

MO_Maor says:
@Self: Finally.

Cmd_Shaft says:
@::Crosses arms observing the action::

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ ::Lets out a breath:: FCO: Lehari, power thrusters. 1/4 to station keeping.

Host Cmdr_McD says:
@ SO: Mr. Bishop, begin plasma feed. Power warp core to hot standby. MO: Mr. Maor, coordinate exiting procedures with Mr. Hansen.

SO_Bishop says:
@ ::Running scans of nebula, searching for Newton::

Cmd_Shaft says:
@::Really wishes someone else had been picked for this test::

SO_Bishop says:
@ McD: Aye sir. ::Starts  power up::

MO_Maor says:
@::raises up and goes to the replicator::

MO_Maor says:
@Computer: water

MO_Maor says:
Cmdr-McD: The replicator is not working.

Host Rob-AGM says:
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