The USS Pharaoh is preparing to leave Outpost 1138. Shore Leave awaits them at Idanno III. 

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XO_Chalen says:
::walks onto the bridge still going over final reports from Engineering::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::standing at master control table running through the Shakedown checklist::
CO_Starks says:
:: in ready room ::
OPS_Pills says:
::is at OPS looking over readings::
FCO_Khrex says:
::sitting at helm, running a diagnostic::
XO_Chalen says:
*CEO*:   Engine room, bridge.   Are you and the kids ready for warp field geometry testing?
CTO_Gem says:
::at the tactical console looking over tactical records of her father's old missions::
CO_Starks says:
:: leaves ready room for bridge ::
XO_Chalen says:
::sits in the CO chair::
CSO_McGrady says:
::at Science Station, running down final checklist of sensor systems::
XO_Chalen says:
::shakes the chair a bit, notices a wobble::
CO_Starks says:
:: enters Bridge ::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::eyeballs power readouts and hits the COM button:: *XO* Yeah... We're ready down here. We'll postpone the Auxiliary Power test till we get to Idanno III.
CO_Starks says:
XO: Boarding status of the crew Commander?
XO_Chalen says:
::stands::   ALL:   Captain on the bridge.
CO_Starks says:
ALL: as you were
FCO_Khrex says:
::looks at the floor, it's the same color as before, without the scorch marks::
XO_Chalen says:
*CEO*:  acknowledged.
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  The entire crew has checked out of casa de 1138 and is tucked back into the can, sir.
CSO_McGrady says:
XO: Commander, when you have a free moment, I'd like to make a request.
XO_Chalen says:
::nods at the CSO::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::taps out core power up procedure:: *Bridge* Warp Core coming online...
CTO_Gem says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Sir. During this shakedown, I am to assume we will be doing firing drills... correct?
CO_Starks says:
:: :: takes center seat ::
CNS_Starlight says:
::walks out of my quarters since I just unpacked::  ::heads to turbolift::
CO_Starks says:
*CEO* Mr. Irvin, ready to light her up?
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   We'll need clearance from 1138 ops to discharge ordinance en route, but I'm hoping they say yes.
XO_Chalen says:
SELF:   Which reminds me.....
CTO_Gem says:
::nods:: XO: I'll have weapons on standby.
TO_T`Rail says:
::in the cargo bay going over the checks from the re-supplying:: 
CNS_Starlight says:
::enters turbolift and says bridge::  ::is very bouncy::
OPS_Pills says:
::looks at the console pressing buttons::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
*CO* Let's light this candle.... Intermix Set. Impulse power at your discretion. ::continues to monitor the power distribution off the warp core::
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:     Ops, send request to 1138 operations for live fire test prior to warp speed.
CO_Starks says:
*CEO* Alright then...
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   Captain, we should launch a dummy torpedoes warhead and a test phaser blast before we leave.
OPS_Pills says:
XO: Understood sir. ::sends the request::
CNS_Starlight says:
::hops out of the turbolift, backflips down to in front of the Captain::    CO: ENS. Starlight Rose your     CNS repor-r-rting for duty Sir-r-r
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::grabs PADD heads out to the bridge:: *CO* I'm on my way to the bridge. Stand by....
CO_Starks says:
XO: all in good time commander
CO_Starks says:
FCO: Con, release docking clamps, aft thrusters at one quarter. Port and Starboard thrusters at station keeping. Take us out slow.
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Mr. McGrady.   What can I do for you?
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::pauses and gives some instructions to Zimmerman on the power up procedure::
FCO_Khrex says:
::releasing docking clamps:: ALL: Releasing docking clamps. Entering heading, bearing 180 mark 0. ::ignites thrusters::
XO_Chalen says:
::tucks the PADD beneath his arm.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::exits through the lower engineering door::
FCO_Khrex says:
::ship moves slowly away from outpost::
OPS_1138 says:
@COM:Pharaoh:OPS: You wanna do WHAT ? Are you out of your mind ? What in the name of Kolkor you want to fire LIVE ammunition for ??
FCO_Khrex says:
ALL: Mark. ::ship turns around::
CSO_McGrady says:
XO:  Yes Commander.  I request to defer my shore leave.  I've been off-duty for near two-month, and I'm eager to exercise my brain.  It would also give me time to familiarize myself with the ship, specifically the Science Lab.
CO_Starks says:
FCO: How's she handle Mr. Khrex?
FCO_Khrex says:
CO: She handles as well as a Tygian Thunder Bat, sir.
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   I understand, Commander but standing order are for the crew to get some R and R.   It'll give you some time to meet the crew.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::enters the bridge with a smile on his face:: CO: Jimmy, you have NO idea how nice it is to not have to fight the duct tape. ::walks up to the 'brand spanking new' Engineering station::
CTO_Gem says:
::smiles as the weapons are at standby... looks at the bridge crew::
CSO_McGrady says:
::looks somewhat disappointed:: XO: Understood, sir.
FCO_Khrex says:
CO: Uh... without the oily secretions, though.
XO_Chalen says:
::hears the OPS panel::    OPS:    If they give you any guff remind them that we are a warship and we need to test our systems.
CO_Starks says:
:: grins at FCO ::
CO_Starks says:
XO: problems Commander?
TO_T`Rail says:
*CPO_Jonson* Where's that torpedo manifest I asked for Chief 
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::calls up the shakedown checklist on screen and parallels it with the Warp Field Geometry and Flow Read out screen::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  No sir.   Just trying to clear our weapons test.
Johnson says:
*TO*:  I’m still working on it sir 
CNS_Starlight says:
CO:  Wher-r-re do you need me Sir-r-r?
TO_T`Rail says:
*CPO_Jonson* I need that  ASAP T`Rail out
CO_Starks says:
XO: well then handle it  ::turns to CEO ::
CO_Starks says:
CEO: ready to bring the warp drive online Mr. Irvin?
CTO_Gem says:
::notices the OPS officer preoccupied:: COM:OPS_1138: Our operations officer is currently preoccupied. How may I help you?
CO_Starks says:
CNS: No needs just yet counselor. Have you toured the ship yet, meet the enlisted crew?
FCO_Khrex says:
CO: Entering new heading, bearing 16 mark 35. Idanno III, will engage on your mark sir.
XO_Chalen says:
*COM:  1138 OPS*:   Operations, may I remind you that we are a warship and we need to test our firing capabilities.    We'll wait until we've left the station area but it'll have to be before we enter warp so we can test the phasers.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
CO_Starks: Warp Drive is online and standing by Captain. Recommend that Helm lay in speed of Warp 1.3 and increase speed in 7 increments of 1.2.
CO_Starks says:
:: nods to CEO ::
OPS_1138 says:
@COM:Pharaoh:CTO: Good... the guy with the itchy trigger finger... you want to fire LIVE AMMO... is THAT your request ???
CO_Starks says:
FCO: Engage Warp 1.3 and follow speed increment from the Chief Engineer
CNS_Starlight says:
CO: No Sir-r-r, I will do that soon Sir-r-r....
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
FCO_Khrex: Make incremental increases on my Mark Ensign.
FCO_Khrex says:
CO: Aye air. Warp 1.3... ::presses buttons on console:: ...engaged!
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   Sir, the weapons test?
CTO_Gem says:
COM: OPS 1138: Yes. We are a warship... and we need to test our ship systems.
CO_Starks says:
CNS: very good, it's four decks and 40 some odd crew, shouldn't take long, you'll find your officer here on deck one starboard side.
FCO_Khrex says:
CEO: Waiting for your mark.
XO_Chalen says:
::feels the ship lurch to warp::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::takes reading off of geometrical readings and flow readouts::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Might need to recalibrate those Inertial Dampers sir.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
FCO_Khrex: Increase to Warp 2.5....
CNS_Starlight says:
CO:  Alr-r-right Sir-r-r....
CSO_McGrady says:
::engages standard sensor pattern::
FCO_Khrex says:
::Increases speed to warp 2.5::
FCO_Khrex says:
CEO: Aye.
CO_Starks says:
XO: Weapons test can wait till  we get the drive system warmed back up, besides it doesn't sound like the station will like any fire exercises in the Tenarus system
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::takes readings:: All: Recalibrating and shoring up port side field generation.....
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   Then we'll have to do it before we enter the destination system.   Don't want to scare them.
CO_Starks says:
XO: indeed
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Mr. McGrady, maintain full scans of the hull for any stress points.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
FCO_Khrex: Increase to 3.7
FCO_Khrex says:
::increases speed to warp 3.7::
OPS_1138 says:
@::shakes head:: COM:Pharaoh:CTO: Have fun... just don't kill nobody... 1138 out...  ::sighs::
FCO_Khrex says:
CEO: Warp 3.7
CSO_McGrady says:
XO: Aye, sir.  ::keeps an eye on the hull integrity::
CO_Starks says:
SCI: Lt. Cmdr. McGrady, can you locate an asteroid field near our current course
CTO_Gem says:
::smiles and turns to XO:: XO: Sir. We have go for the weapons systems test.

ACTION: There is a 0.4 phase variance in the warp field

XO_Chalen says:
TO:   Mr. T'Rail, please load dummy quantum torpedo warheads one, two, and three in the two forward launchers and aft bay please.
CSO_McGrady says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::places the nearest asteroid field on viewer::  Looks like she's just a bit out of our current path.
OPS_Pills says:
::looks over his console::
XO_Chalen says:
::grins::   CTO:   Very good.
CO_Starks says:
CSO: transfer coordinates to helm
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::takes readings:: All: Boosting flow on Antimatter injector.... ::hears alarm:: CO: 0.4% phase variance in the warp field... compensating
CO_Starks says:
FCO: alter course
FCO_Khrex says:
CO: Aye sir.
CSO_McGrady says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::transmits coordinates to the nearest asteroid field to Khrex's station::
CO_Starks says:
CEO: point four? Mr. Irvin don't disappoint me
FCO_Khrex says:
CO: Entering new coordinates, bearing 98 mark 14.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::snickers:: CO: Have I yet?
CSO_McGrady says:
::sees his Science Officer walk in late and frowns::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::looks over to helm:: FCO: Increase to 4.9....
FCO_Khrex says:
::increases speed to warp 4.9::
CNS_Starlight says:
:;turns and starts walking off bridge but stops and just watches the crew::
FCO_Khrex says:
CEO: Warp 4.9
OPS_Pills says:
::monitors the operations of the ship making sure nothing goes wrong::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::keeps an eye on flow rate from core to nacelles::
CEO_Lt_Irvin (flyby.wav)
CSO_McGrady says:
SO: Mr. Raja, man your station and maintain scans on the Pharaoh's hull integrity.
CTO_Gem says:
::raises hand:: CNS: Hey Starlight. Could you come here a sec?
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:   Monitor power distribution levels through the EPS systems during warp.   Watch for any instability.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::looks over to OPS:: OPS: Status... Inertial Dampening Fields.....
OPS_Pills says:
::looks at XO:: XO: Aye sir. ::brings the EPS systems up on his console and gets them prepared::
CNS_Starlight says:
CTO:  Alr-r-right Sir....  ::heads over-r-r to the CTO::
CNS_Starlight says:
CTO: Is ever-r-rything alright Sir-r-r?

ACTION: A Cardassian vole exits from the side panel and jumps up on the tactical console and stares at the CTO and CNS

SO_Raja says:
CSO: Yes Sir-r-r ::Moves over and mans his station::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::taps in a minor adjustment to the flow sensors::
CO_Starks says:
:: spins chair to vole ::
XO_Chalen says:
::groans::
CO_Starks says:
Self: for the love of...!
CTO_Gem says:
::pulls phaser from holster and shoots the vole::
CNS_Starlight says:
::growls at the vole::
XO_Chalen says:
SELF:  I almost forgot about these guys...
OPS_Pills says:
CEO: It is stable at the moment.
CO_Starks says:
XO: the joys of being back at port

ACTION: The vole moves off the console as the CTO shoots a hole in the TAC console

XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Ensign!    Please do us the honor of not blowing up our new bridge!
CSO_McGrady says:
CTO: Mr. Gem!
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::nods:: FCO: Increase to 6.1
CO_Starks says:
CTO: Dammit Gem, set to stun. Now the console is shot!

ACTION: The Tactical console explodes in sparks...

XO_Chalen says:
CEO:   Get a team up on the TAC console.
FCO_Khrex says:
::increases speed to warp 6.1::
FCO_Khrex says:
CEO: Warp 6.1
CNS_Starlight says:
::falls to the floor-r-r::

ACTION: There's an power surge and the OPS console begins to spark

CO_Starks says:
:: spins chair forward again ::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::startled:: CTO: I just fixed that Damn thing!!!!
CO_Starks says:
CEO: report!, what's this surge?
XO_Chalen says:
::looks to OPS::    SELF:   Oh Grozit.............
FCO_Khrex says:
ALL: Looks like we got a lemon.
CTO_Gem says:
::tempted to shoot these people if they don't stop yelling::
OPS_Pills says:
::moves back from his console:: CEO: My console will need some maintenance as well.
SO_Raja says:
::Looks over and sees the panel spark up::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::looks over to the OPS console:: All: Jesus... FCO: All Stop....
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:   Do you think it's too late to take it back?
FCO_Khrex says:
::drops out of warp::

ACTION: The vole runs back inside the science console

CNS_Starlight says:
::gets up:: CTO: what is it you need?
FCO_Khrex says:
::stops the ship::
CO_Starks says:
:: stands and walks up behind CEO station ::
SO_Raja says:
::jumps back when he sees the vole disappear into the panel::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::sees the vole:: CO: It's those stinkin rats Jimmy... Tenarus told me that they had them under control.....
CTO_Gem says:
CNS: I was going to introduce myself... but it looks like I might be needed.
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Ensign, route tactical control to the panel next to Mr. Irvin.   Run the systems from there for now.
CSO_McGrady says:
::whispers:: Vole:  Come back here, you cute little bugger.  I'll give you a nice firm hug.
FCO_Khrex says:
XO: I don't think so. Do we have the receipt?
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::walks over to OPS station and inspects damage::
XO_Chalen says:
::grins at the FCO::
CO_Starks says:
FCO: distance to asteroid field?
SO_Raja says:
::Hair begins to stand up::
CTO_Gem says:
::goes to panel next to Irvin and runs tactical through there::
OPS_Pills says:
::walks over to a(n) spare console and re-routes OPS to it:: CO/XO: I have established a temporary OPS console, sirs.
FCO_Khrex says:
CO: One hundred million kilometers.
CNS_Starlight says:
CTO:  Anything I can do to help you with Sir-r-r.  Just let me know.....
CO_Starks says:
CEO: can we continue?
SO_Raja says:
::Sniffs the area where the vole disappeared::
CSO_McGrady says:
SO: Perhaps after shore-leave we can find an antidote for our little guests...

ACTION: The vole exits the Science console and bites the SO on the nose.

SO_Raja says:
::Tail flicking forth and back::
CSO_McGrady says:
::erupts into laughter::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::walks over to the Science station:: CO: Gimme just a second to reboot the OPS station. Tactical I am afraid is toast thanks to Jennifer... ::shoots a look to CTO::
CO_Starks says:
ALL: and someone get that Vole!
XO_Chalen says:
SO:   Mr. Raja.    I would like YOU to take care of this situation.   You seem to have a vested interest in getting the little bugger now.

ACTION: The vole hides back in the console

SO_Raja says:
::Swats at the vole as it bites him::
CTO_Gem says:
::nods:: CNS: You don't have to refer to me as Sir. You can call me Jen.
SO_Raja says:
::Growls::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::taps out a station reboot sequence on the Science station to reboot OPS::
CNS_Starlight says:
::walks ar-r-round some mor-r-e:  CTO:alr-r-r Jen....
CO_Starks says:
FCO: proceed on course full impulse
SO_Raja says:
::Looks over at the XO:: XO: Gladly Sir-r-r
XO_Chalen says:
::whispers to CTO::   CTO:    We not mad that you shot at it Jennifer.    Just that you missed.    ::smiles at the Ensign::
CTO_Gem says:
::takes a knife from her boot... and moves towards the vole::
CSO_McGrady says:
SO: Are you alright, Mr. Raja?  We'll find away to turn those bastards into dog food.
CTO_Gem says:
XO: I'm going to kill it... if I have to die while doing it.
CSO_McGrady says:
SO:  Or perhaps cat food would be more to your liking.
SO_Raja says:
::Turns back around and begins to paw at the panel where the vole disappeared::
CNS_Starlight says:
::purrrss as  I walk near the SO::  SO: you need help ...?
XO_Chalen says:
::puts a hand on the CTO's shoulder::  CTO:  I'm sure you will.  But let Mr. Raja handle it for now.   I need you at tactical.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::walks back over to OPS and pops open the ODN panel::

ACTION: Out of the aft console comes what seems like a second vole and stares at the CEO and CSO

CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::thumps an ODN connection::
CSO_McGrady says:
::stomps on the vole::
CO_Starks says:
XO: do we still have bridge control of our tactical systems Commander?
CTO_Gem says:
::nods... puts knife back in boot holster... and takes her position at the temporary tactical panel::

ACTION: The CSO gets a vole... and squishes it into goo

SO_Raja says:
CSO: Shhhhhhhhh. You will scar-r-re it away
XO_Chalen says:
::looks at the new vole::      VOLE:    Funny, you look smaller than before.............. wait you are smaller.      There are more of you.    THERE ARE MORE OF YOU!

ACTION: OPS is online

XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Bravo, Mr. McGrady!
CSO_McGrady says:
SO: Hehe...I say she's scared, OK, Mr. Raja!
SO_Raja says:
::pounces on the vole::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::watches the OPS console return to normal::
FCO_Khrex says:
ALL: You'd think pest control was a requirement at the outpost.
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Aye sir.
OPS_Pills says:
::walks back over to OPS:: CEO: Thank you.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
OPS_Pills: Of course.
TO_T`Rail says:
::a vole  skitters across the floor of cargo bay 3:: SELF: Dangit thought we were rid of you guys 
CO_Starks says:
:: holds forehead with palm:: Self: this is madness
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   Back to normal, eh?
TO_T`Rail says:
::picks up a phaser and goes after it:: 
CNS_Starlight says:
:;watches for-r-r another-r-r Vole::
CO_Starks says:
FCO: are we in weapon’s range of the asteroids yet?
SO_Raja says:
::picks up the vole and swats it around making sure it is dead::
FCO_Khrex says:
XO: Commander, might I suggest a baryum sweep next time we dock at an outpost.
CO_Starks says:
:: walks to commander chair an pres the COM button ::
SO_Raja says:
:purrs loudly::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::walks over to the CO:: CO: We can return to warp....
FCO_Khrex says:
CO: Captain, currently we're at all stop.
CTO_Gem says:
::really curious about this ship's rodent problem::
CO_Starks says:
*ALL* Attention all hands, Vole protocols are now in FULL effect, Starks out
TO_T`Rail says:
*CO* Captain I found an infestation of voles down here permission to eradicate sir 
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
Computer:: Computer, flood the entire ship with Perizine.
XO_Chalen says:
*SHIPWIDE*:   Attention all hands, it appears the voles have returned.    We will remember to thank 1138 Operations when we get back.  In the meantime, please refrain from using phaser on any settings on the Voles.   We want to take them alive.    Maybe they'll tell us the location of their hidden rebel base.      Bridge out.
CO_Starks says:
*TO*  very granted
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::looks to the CO:: CO: Watch this... ::smiles with pride::
CTO_Gem says:
CO: I beg your pardon sir. Vole protocols? You've had this problem before?
CO_Starks says:
CEO: perizone?
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:   That almost worked last time.   I'll recommend it.
CSO_McGrady says:
XO: Uh....sir....does that mean I can no longer....  ::points to the goo on his foot::
SO_Raja says:
::Notices how he is acting, stands up and returns to his station after give the vole a final snarl::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
CO_Starks: Turn on the intercom and listen......
TO_T`Rail says:
::crawls into an access tube and follows it:: 
CO_Starks says:
CTO: all too often I'm afraid, they work they way aboard from the old Cardassian station we now call 1138
FCO_Khrex says:
XO: Thank you sir.
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  Mr. McGrady, you have special dispensation to stomp away.
CO_Starks says:
:: activates intercom ::
CSO_McGrady says:
XO: Very good, sir....very good.
CO_Starks says:
FCO: proceed to the asteroid field warp 4
SO_Raja says:
::Looks about the bridge kind of embarrassed::
CO_Starks says:
CEO: intercom is on Eli, what I am listening for?
CTO_Gem says:
::tries to conceal the sudden emotion that fills her:: Self: Yuck.
FCO_Khrex says:
CO: Aye sir. Continuing heading warp 4.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
CO_Starks: You'll hear it.
FCO_Khrex says:
::takes the ship to warp 4::
CSO_McGrady says:
::refocuses the target asteroid field on the main view screen::
XO_Chalen says:
SO:   Mr. Raja.     Keep up the good work.    ::never so glad to have two Catians on board::

ACTION: Small vole screams can be heard in the bulkheads

CO_Starks says:
Self: heh heh heh
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::smiles:: CO: THAT.....
XO_Chalen says:
::tries to ignore the screams::   ALL:    Please everyone, TRY to man your stations.  We are still on a shakedown here.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
CO_Starks: What did they say in the 20th century? "RAID!!!"
SO_Raja says:
XO: Yes sir-r-r
CO_Starks says:
:: closes intercom channel and sits with a small amount of pride :: CEO: very good Mr. Irvin
OPS_Pills says:
::looks at the voles and lets them be::
CNS_Starlight says:
::walks ar-r-round on mor-r-re time on the br-r-ridge and when I get near-r-r the SO, purrs some but swats his tail some:: ::and backflips off of the br-r-ridge into the turbolift::
CO_Starks says:
XO: We're coming upon our target field, ready your tactical systems test
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Aye sir.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
CO_Starks: We'll have that Tactical station back to standard flight in a little while... In the meantime, we can pipe it through Science 2.
XO_Chalen says:
ALL:   RED ALERT!    All hands to battle stations for live fire exercise!
SO_Raja says:
::nose flares as he hears the screams::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::walks back to the Engineering station::
OPS_Pills says:
::gets ready::
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Arm torpedo bays one through three, charge main phaser banks.
CO_Starks says:
:: thinks to self: Riggs takes too much joy in this stuff ::
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:   Rig energizes for live fire tests, Mr. Irvin.
SO_Raja says:
::brings up his red status panel::
CTO_Gem says:
::charges torpedo launchers and phaser banks::
XO_Chalen says:
::thinks to self, I take too much joy from this stuff::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::looks to XO:: XO: Aye sir... Be mindful of the pulse phaser upgrades Commander.
CO_Starks says:
XO: begin with torpedo test at warp then go to impulse for the rest of your test ::
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:  Mindful?   I'm looking FORWARD to it.
TO_T`Rail says:
::hears the red alert and climbs out of the tube and  exits the cargo bay and runs down the corridor to the turbolift:: TL: Bridge 
SO_Raja says:
::scans the area where the test is going to be::
CTO_Gem says:
::has fingers on the trigger points... ready for the pressing::
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:   You heard him, Mister.  Maintain warp.
CO_Starks says:
*ALL* Attention all hands this is only a drill...
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::smiles and taps out commands for the energirization routine::
FCO_Khrex says:
XO: Maintaining warp 
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Lock targets on the asteroid field.    Tactical discretion.   Prepare dummy Torpedo warheads one and two for launch.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
XO_Chalen: Board reads ready.....
XO_Chalen says:
::nods to the CEO::
CNS_Starlight says:
::comes back out of  tu-r-rrbolift and watches on the br-r-ridge::
CSO_McGrady says:
::has the feeling that this is shore-leave for the XO::
CTO_Gem says:
::locks targets on the asteroid field... and prepares the dummy torpedo warheads::
XO_Chalen says:
::stands straight with his hand behind his back::
CTO_Gem says:
::fingers... ready::
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  Please confirm target lock Ensign.
CTO_Gem says:
XO: Locked sir.
SO_Raja says:
::continues to scan, while keeping an eye out for the vole::
XO_Chalen says:
::nods::    CO:   Ready to fire dummy warheads on your order sir.
SO_Raja says:
::tail flicking forth and back::
CO_Starks says:
XO: it's your show commander...
TO_T`Rail says:
::the TL arrives on the bridge and I look out around  realizing it’s just a drill goes back to vole hunting in the cargo bay:: 
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Thank you sir.
CSO_McGrady says:
::quietly and unnoticeably observes SO Raja's behavior during the drill::
XO_Chalen says:
::eyes the field on the enhanced view screen::
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:    Fire tubes one and two!
CTO_Gem says:
::fires:: XO: Firing!
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:  Helm come about 180 mark 0 full speed!

ACTION: The torpedoes miss the target by .34 degrees

SO_Raja says:
::perks ears forward, ready to go on the prowl when he sees the vole
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Prepare aft torpedoes for launch!
OPS_Pills says:
::looks at his scans and monitors the EPS::
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  Let's try to his something this time, Ensign.
FCO_Khrex says:
XO: Changing heading.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::sits at station and quietly goes over the geometry readings::
SO_Raja says:
::watches on his panel as the torpedoes miss the target::
CTO_Gem says:
::recalibrates the targeting sensors... prepares aft torpedoes::
FCO_Khrex says:
XO: Bearing 180 mark 0, full speed.
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Lock target.
CNS_Starlight says:
:: heads into the Turbolift one more time, but notices what the SO is doing at the same time::
CO_Starks says:
:: grins slightly as Riggs goes through the paces ::
CTO_Gem says:
::has the targets locked::
CTO_Gem says:
XO: Locked.
SO_Raja says:
CSO: Ar-r-re they suppose to miss?
XO_Chalen says:
::waits for a beat::    CTO:     Fire aft torpedo!
CTO_Gem says:
::fires the torpedoes:: XO: Firing.
CSO_McGrady says:
SO: No, Mr. Raja, they most assuredly are not.

ACTION: The torpedoes score a direct hit

XO_Chalen says:
FCO:   Come about 180 mark two prepare to drop to impulse.

ACTION: The OPS console beeps a Priority One Message for the Captain.

XO_Chalen says:
::sees the explosion::   CTO:   Second times the Charm, Ensign.   Well done.
SO_Raja says:
::sees the aft torpedoes make contact::
FCO_Khrex says:
XO: Changing heading, bearing 180 mark 2.
CTO_Gem says:
::blinks:: XO: Thanks sir.
CO_Starks says:
XO: very good, maybe we'll make it to shore leave yet.
FCO_Khrex says:
XO: Will drop to impulse on your mark sir.
OPS_Pills says:
::looks at his console and notices the message::
OPS_Pills says:
CO: Captain, incoming message...priority one.
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:   Drop to impulse, bring us within phaser range of the field.
CO_Starks says:
:: walks to SCI station ::
CO_Starks says:
XO: continue your test
FCO_Khrex says:
XO: Dropping to impulse.
FCO_Khrex says:
::takes the ship into phaser range::
CO_Starks says:
OPS: Put it on your monitor here
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:   Rig energizes for impulse maneuvers, secure all stations from warp.
SO_Raja says:
CSO: Why didn't the aster-r-riod vapor-r-rize when the wer-r-re hit?
XO_Chalen says:
::nods at the CO::
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Lock main phasers on the nearest asteroid.    Your discretion.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::Taps out command:: XO: Board reads ready on high end impulse maneuvers....
CSO_McGrady says:
SO:  They were dummy torpedoes, Ensign.

ACTION: Admiral Silek appears on the CO's console

SO_Raja says:
CSO: We have smar-r-t ones??
CTO_Gem says:
::has an absolute lock on the asteroids... phasers ready for the firing:: XO: Locked and ready sir.
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  Fire main phasers!
CO_Starks says:
:: leans on the back of the OPS chair :: *Silek* Admiral, what do I owe the pleasure?
CSO_McGrady says:
SO:  Yes, young Ensign, we have very smart torpedoes...brilliant in fact ::pats Raja on the back with a smile::
RAdm_Silek says:
# COM:Pharaoh:CO: Captain... I will have to postpone your Shore Leave for the time being
OPS_Pills says:
::looking at the Admiral and listens to CO and Admiral::
SO_Raja says:
::purrs loudly at the pat::
CTO_Gem says:
::fires:: XO: Fired sir. ::blinks at him for a moment::
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:   Change course and speed.   Course 120 mark 3 full impulse!
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  Track the phaser accuracy
CO_Starks says:
:: lets of a silent sigh :: COM: *Silek* Yes sir, what do you have for us?
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::keeping an eye on power distribution and EPS readouts::
FCO_Khrex says:
XO: Changing heading, bearing 120 mark 3, full impulse.
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  Lock dorsal and ventral phaser strips and prepare to fire.
SO_Raja says:
CSO: Per-r-rmission to move over-r-r ther-r-re and watch the CTO? ::points towards Tactical::
CNS_Starlight says:
:;heads out to another part of the ship::  ::makes a note to myself on my PADD that I need to do the crews psychological testing;:
CSO_McGrady says:
XO: Aye, sir
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::hears the CO talking to the Admiral at OPS, but doesn't make out anything that is being said::
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:   Give us a fast spin on the Z axis, 360 degrees full thrusters................   NOW.
CTO_Gem says:
::locks the dorsal and ventral phasers strips... and prepares to fire:: XO: Prepared to fire sir.
CSO_McGrady says:
SO: Very well, Ensign.
FCO_Khrex says:
::spins the ship 360 on the z axis::
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Fire dorsal and ventral phaser and any and all targets that make them selves available.    Light it up!
RAdm_Silek says:
# COM:Pharaoh:CO: We have a situation developing in the Tzenkethi Alliance. Proceed at once to the Temecklia system to rendezvous with the Federation's mediator. Your formal orders will arrive shortly.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::eyeballs the Inertial Dampening readouts and power levels during the Z axis spin::
SO_Raja says:
::nods at the CSO's permission and moves over, standing directly behind the CTO::
CTO_Gem says:
::fires on the targeted objects... as well as anything non-living that moves::
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:   Level us out, drop to half impulse.
CNS_Starlight says:
::finds my office and backflips to the chair and lands into it::
CO_Starks says:
:: lets of a silent sigh :: COM: *Silek*  Aye sir, Pharaoh out
CSO_McGrady says:
::tracks the phaser fire on sensors::
OPS_Pills says:
::listens to the new orders and thinks they are interesting::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Accuracy scans?
CO_Starks says:
:: moves to center chair
SO_Raja says:
::Looks over the CTO's shoulder and watches intently::
CO_Starks says:
XO: new orders, how are the tactical systems?
CSO_McGrady says:
XO: Accuracy shows 92% and change.
FCO_Khrex says:
::levels the ship to the plane of the asteroid field::
OPS_Pills says:
::closes COM Channel between OPS and the ADM::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Apparently at 92%.
FCO_Khrex says:
XO: We're at half impulse.
CTO_Gem says:
::turns around:: SO: May I help you?
SO_Raja says:
CTO: No, I am just watching
SO_Raja says:
::sees all the pretty lights::
CO_Starks says:
XO: ...you’re done. Stand down form red alert, shore leave is postponed.
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Not bad.  But you can do better.   work with the TO on the torpedo guidance systems at your earliest opportunity and go over the phaser targeting programs line by line if you have to.   I want it up to 98% by the end of the day in computer simulations.
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   Aye sir.
CO_Starks says:
FCO: enter new course for the Temecklia system
SO_Raja says:
CTO: What does this do? ::reaches over and pushes a button the panel by accident::
XO_Chalen says:
*ALL*:    All hands, stand down from red alert.
CO_Starks says:
CEO: Recommend cruising warp speed Lt?
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:   Rig energizes for normal operations.
RAdm_Silek is now known as Gilles.
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  Power down all weapons systems
CTO_Gem says:
::grabs the SO's arm, twists it a bit... and guides him to the floor::
CSO_McGrady says:
CTO: That's enough!
FCO_Khrex says:
CO: New heading bearing 148 mark 66. The Temecklia system.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::standing down power diagnostic routines on EPS grid and smiles:: All: This new EPS grid manager that has been built in is.... ::hears the part about shore leave being canceled and pauses then responds to the Captain and XO::
CSO_McGrady says:
SO: Ensign, return to your station immediately!
SO_Raja says:
::Growls and swats at the CTO as she handles him::
CNS_Starlight says:
::sits around looking at my office::
OPS_Pills says:
::looks at the SO and CTO::
FCO_Khrex says:
CO: Course set, sir.
XO_Chalen says:
::raises an eyebrow at the TAC console::
SO_Raja says:
::hearing the CSO gets up and returns to his station::
CTO_Gem says:
::powers down weapons... relieved the SO didn't do something::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
CO/XO:: Energizers powered down to standard flight... ::checks power and geometry readouts:: I certify space worthiness for max flight all speeds and flight modes. Warp speed at your discretion Captain/
CO_Starks says:
:: Nods to CEO ::
CO_Starks says:
FCO: engage at warp 7
SO_Raja says:
CTO: Grrrrrrrrrrrrr ::does a throaty growl::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Orders sir?
CSO_McGrady says:
::whispers:: SO: What the blazes did you do over there?
FCO_Khrex says:
CO: Warp 7, aye sir.
FCO_Khrex says:
::takes the ship to warp 7::
SO_Raja says:
::whispers back:: CSO: I just asked a question
CO_Starks says:
XO: inform the crew that leave is postponed, we're to meet with the federation mediator for the Tzenkethi Alliance, troubles a brewin'
CSO_McGrady says:
::looks at SO curiously::  SO:  Well...don't ask so many questions while an officer is running tests.
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Aye sir
SO_Raja says:
CSO: Maybe questions ar-r-re not good
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::suddenly he remembers hearing something about the Tzenkethi Alliance, but can't remember what::
CSO_McGrady says:
SO:  They're good at certain times...and bad at others/
SO_Raja says:
CSO: But how am I to lear-r-rn if I don't ask? ::begins to get confused at the situation::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
CO_Starks: That sure does sound familiar.....
CO_Starks says:
SO: Ensign...
XO_Chalen says:
::sends a text message of the new order out from his PADD::
SO_Raja says:
::Looks over at the CO:: CO: Yes Sir-r-r
CSO_McGrady says:
::whispers:: SO: You're about to learn something now.
CO_Starks says:
SO: begin to gather all current data on the Tzenkethi Alliance, most importantly the recent diplomatic situation, forward the reports to my office
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:  Thought the Tzenkethi war was over.
CSO_McGrady says:
::is glad the CO didn't ream the SO::
CO_Starks says:
:: stands ::
SO_Raja says:
CO: Aye Sir-r-r ::moves over to panel with ears back and tail tucked under him::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
XO_Chalen: Has been for about 15 years or more....
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:  Let's do our best not to start it up again.
CO_Starks says:
ALL: I expect the ship at 110% it would seem you all have some work to do to get it that way. You have till we reach Tzenkethi space
CO_Starks says:
XO: you have the bridge
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Aye sir.
SO_Raja says:
::glances over at the CTO and does a hiss::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::claps hands:: XO: I REMEMBER!!! My Grandfather commanded the USS Valdosta during that mess....
CO_Starks says:
:: exits bridge ::
TO_T`Rail says:
::captures 2 voles and stores them in a cage and exits the turbolift:: SELF: They haven’t called me to the bridge yet time to catch a nap and work on that letter to Niki 
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:  Mr. Irvin, get two teams on that TAC console.   I want it operation within the hour.
XO_Chalen says:
::sits in the big chair::
CO_Starks says:
:: enters Ready room ::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
XO_Chalen: He was one of the guys that negotiated the peace treaty... ::pauses:: CO: Right...
CTO_Gem says:
::smiles at the SO::
FCO_Khrex says:
ALL: 110%? We should've gotten the extended warrantee.
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Mrs. Gem, I believe you and the TO have some systems to calibrate.   Get on it.
SO_Raja says:
::pulls up the information about the alliance, its neighbors and the political and economical situation in that area::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
::taps com badge:: *Zimmerman* Frank... Tell me we haven't stored the spare parts yet....
CTO_Gem says:
::turns attention from console:: XO: Aye sir. ::nods to the TO:: TO: Let's do it.
CO_Starks says:
:: begins reading up on the Tzenkethi political and military changes over the past years ::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Mr. McGrady, now's your change to familiarize yourself without science facilities.    Prepare all scanners for long range reconnaissance along our projected course.
Zimmerman says:
*CEO* Most of them are still strone about... Whatcha huntin?
CSO_McGrady says:
XO: Aye, sir.  ::starts recalibrating sensors for the mission at hand::
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:    Track down as many voles as you can.   Standard containment in the transporter buffer.
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
*Zimmerman* A Tactical Station Chief......
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:    Call Mr. Ramoth if you have to.  No time to be delicate.
CNS_Starlight says:
::looks over the crews records to see which ones need to have some testing done.... ::
OPS_Pills says:
XO: Aye sir. ::starts to track down the voles::
XO_Chalen says:
::sits back and watches his crew do what they do best::
CSO_McGrady says:
SO:  I want you to deliver a formal apology for interfering with the CTO's duties...that's an order.
Zimmerman says:
::laughs:: *CEO* What happened? Did Ensign Gem fire a phaser into it?
SO_Raja says:
CSO: How do I r-r-route all the infr-r-rmation to the Captain?
CSO_McGrady says:
SO:  Once you're report is complete, press this button here ::points::
CEO_Lt_Irvin says:
*Zimmerman* Yeah... How did you know?
SO_Raja says:
CSO: But Si-r-r-r, apoligizing would be an insult to her and to me
FCO_Khrex says:
ALL: Do mouse traps work on voles?
CTO_Gem says:
::starting tactical simulations::

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