Executive Officer in Training Program Entertainment Presents

"An Offer They Couldn't Refuse" Part 1
Stardate 10504.18 (Class 3 Session 1)

STARRING:

Jim Koeller as Captain McAllister (CO)
Mark Haslam as Lieutenant Hazzard (XO)
Eric Woo as Lieutenant Rel'Ana (CSO)
Isabelle Carreu as Lieutenant Hayes (CMO)
Jack Farfri as Lieutenant Shilos (FCO)
Matt Coe as Lieutenant Pren (CNS)

DIRECTED BY:
Steve Weller (SM)

The Story So Far:
The Paula Greene has been ordered to make a visit to the world of Sigma Iotia 2, which was last visited in 2268.  The ship is now preparing to depart McKinley Station.

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CO_Capt_McAllister :
::sitting in his chair on the bridge, going over a SF report that had just come in::

CMO_Hayes 
:: in sickbay finishing work on a patient::

XO_Hazzard 
:: moves from one station to another, checking station readiness before departure. ::

CO_Capt_McAllister 
XO:  What's our current status Mr. Hazzard?

FCO_Shilos  
:: at the helm monitoring their current course and speed as well as prepareing a low visibility insertion course. ::

CSO_Rel`Ana  
::in the science, lab, trying to stuff an overweight rat back into its cage:: Copreus: I told you, no carbs! But did you listen? Get... in... there... now!

CNS_Pren   
::sits behind the desk in his office, going over followup psych reports from the Incaka mission::

CMO_Hayes  
Ens_Hung: There you go, all set. Now please stay away from that holodeck program of yours. You've been in here three times already.

XO_Hazzard  
CO: Currently waiting for Science and Flight Control to report in.  Actually, I was just about to finish up.

XO_Hazzard  
FCO: Mr. Shilos, status report?

CMO_Hayes  
::Watches the Ens exit sickbay::

 Copreus
 ::squeaks rather shrilly as it slowly squeezes through the cage door, producing a satisfying POP sound as it slinks through and down to the bottom::

CO_Capt_McAllister  
XO:  Acknowledged.  Let's get this show on the road.

CMO_Hayes  
Nurse: I'm going on the bridge. It's about time I make my way up there. If there is anything contact me.

XO_Hazzard  
:: looks over to the CSO station and sighs. :: *CSO*: Lieutenant, status report for Science Department?

CMO_Hayes  
::Exits sickbay and heads for the closest TL::

FCO_Shilos  
:: Verifies that the ship is stationary within the space station and ready to depart.  She hears the XO's slight error and makes a mental note of it. :: XO: Flight department reports green across the board, Sir.

CSO_Rel`Ana  
::he puts away the cage into a corner, and picks up a padd, starts to recite..:: Padd: Stardate 10504.18. Specimen 03. Specimen 03 continues to stray from Atkins; clearly, this rat will never lea- ::he looks up:: *XO*: Science is all clear, sir. We're prepared for the mission.

XO_Hazzard  
:: nods at the reports and grins. :: CO: Captain, Paula is ready to kick the tires and light the fires...Sir.

CO_Capt_McAllister  
XO:  Excellent.  Take us out Lt.

XO_Hazzard  
CO: Yes sir!

XO_Hazzard  
FCO: Lieutenant, inform McKinley Station that we are ready to depart and engage maneuvering thrusters, all ahead one third.

CSO_Rel`Ana  
::shakes his head:: Padd: Continue recording. A full two hours of gerbil wheel cardio is recommended and expected to be carried out fully. ::he rolls his eyes as he hears a sharp squeak from the cage::

FCO_Shilos  
::sits stationary for just a moment than sends the signal to the station::XO: Aye sir.

McKinley Station Control
Comm: Paula Greene: Paula Greene, you are cleared for launch.  Follow flight path Beta 2, and good luck.

CMO_Hayes  
::Enters the TL:: TL: Bridge

XO_Hazzard  
:: takes a seat at the right of the Captain's chair and monitors the ships progress on his status board.::

CNS_Pren  
::nods in approval and moves onto the latest report regarding Dr. Millana... or rather, the lack thereof.. and clucks his tongue:: Self: He's going to burn himself out...

CSO_Rel`Ana  
::sticks a piece of gum in his mouth:: Copreus: Serves you right. Now get to it! Why can't you be more like Lycurgus here? He's quite the strapping young rat, because he knows to stick to what's good for him. ::pops his gum:: Hopeless. ::he puts away his padd and grabs another, closing up shop and heading out of the science lab::

FCO_Shilos  
::Recieves the acnolagement from the station than nodds.  She activates the automated warning in the airlock than seals it off and sends the command to cast off all moring lines and power conduites.:: XO: Morring lines away firing thrusters.  McKinley reports star doors opening.

CMO_Hayes  
::steps on the bridge:: ALL: So this is what the ship's bridge looks like. I always imagined it bigger.

CO_Capt_McAllister  
::looks up as the Dr. speaks::  CMO:  Well, I was wondering when you'd make it up this way.  ::smiles::

CNS_Pren  
::feels the IDF kick in, ever so slightly, as the ship disconnects from the base:: Self: Hmmm, good timing. ::opens up the latest information on Sigma Iotia II on his screen, transfers it to a PADD, then leaves his office, stopping in the small anteroom:: Yeoman: Hold my calls. ::exits to the corridor::

XO_Hazzard  
FCO: Once we reach a safe distance, set a course of Sigma Iotia 2, Warp 5.

CSO_Rel`Ana  
::he steps into the turbolift, crossing his arms and popping his gum:: Turbolift: Bridge.

CMO_Hayes  
CO: Research and patients have been keeping me busy sir. :: as she approaches the CO::

CNS_Pren  
::walks to the turbolift, giving himself a quick refresher on the last thing that happened on Sigma Iotia II. :: Self: Obviously a very.. malleable.. people. ::finds the turbolift waiting and walks in:: TL: Bridge.

FCO_Shilos  
::Brings the ship inline with the space doors and fires thrusters at full forward thrust. :: ALL: Open space in five...four...three...two...one.  We are clear of the base, Coming around to course oh four one mark three five eight, engageing impulse.

CO_Capt_McAllister  
CMO:  So you've decided to take a break and visit the little folk?

Action: The Paula Greene clears the space doors and heads out of the system.

CSO_Rel`Ana  
::the turbolift doors open, and he steps through, heading for his console quickly and watching the viewscreen, just as the ship clears the space doors...::

CMO_Hayes  
CO: Taking a break, sort of.  I think visiting the bridge is also part of my job in a way.

XO_Hazzard  
:: leans back in his chair and grins. :: CO: Well, this should be an interesting trip.  Kinda looking forward to seeing what the Sigma Iotians have been up to since the last time we were around that neighborhood.

CO_Capt_McAllister  
CMO:  Like I've told you before, you're always welcome up here.  ::smiles::

FCO_Shilos  
::watches as the Greene passes the marker bouy.::XO: We are in open space sir, Course layed in for Sigma Iotia Two. Ready ot engage.

CNS_Pren  
::steps off the turbolift and enters the Bridge, handing the PADD to a random supernumary and approaching the command area, taking his seat and nodding an acknowledgement to the XO, CO and CMO in turn::

CO_Capt_McAllister  
XO:  As am I Lt.  Once we get an opportunity, I'd like to hear what your plan of action will be for this mission.

CMO_Hayes  
CO: Thank you. I guess we just departed for our new mission. Looking forward to this. I've never had to evaluate prewarp civilizations before.

XO_Hazzard  
FCO: Then by all means, Lieutenant.  Tallyho!

CO_Capt_McAllister  
::nods to the CNS::

XO_Hazzard  
CO: To be honest, I won't be able to make a good solid plan till we can actually get an idea of how far they have progressed.  If they haven't breached the Warp Barrier...this could get a bit tricky.

FCO_Shilos  
::presses the large white button marked 'engage' and sends the Paula Greene on her next mission::

CO_Capt_McAllister  
XO:  Tricky would be an understatement.  But you wouldn't be here if you weren't qualified.  ::grins::

XO_Hazzard  
:: smirks :: CO: Actually, I think I got this job because a certain Admiral thought it would be a hoot and a hollah to see me squirm, but thanks for the vote of confidence.

CMO_Hayes  
::Walks around the bridge, trying not to be noticed while she studies the people and the layout of the room::

CO_Capt_McAllister  
XO:  Ah, don't cut yourself short Lt., I'd also like to see you squirm!  ::chuckles::

FCO_Shilos  
::smiles at the CMO as she walks around than wispers:: CMO: Welcome to the bridge.

XO_Hazzard  
:: chuckles and shakes his head. :: CO: Sir, I don't doubt you will have that opportunity in the near future.

CMO_Hayes  
::stops:: FCO: Ah, glad to see that you are back in shape. Nurse Knight told me she gave you the okay to come back to active duty.

FCO_Shilos  
::nods, then turns back to the helm panel. :: CMO: Yes, she did, thank you.  I was in a bad way there.  When I looked over that course I plotted...well its a good thing I didn't stay at the helm.

XO_Hazzard  
CSO: Lieutenant Rel'Ana, I know you must be looking forward to getting a good look at a pre warp civilization up close?

CO_Capt_McAllister  
FCO:  At our current course and speed, what's our ETA?

FCO_Shilos  
CO: At current speed our ETA is two days.

CMO_Hayes  
FCO: We all have our bad moments, Lieutenant. I'll let you work. Have a nice day. ::continues her walk around the bridge::

CO_Capt_McAllister  
FCO:  Acknowledged.

CSO_Rel`Ana  
::he looks up from the console that he's prepping, and gives the XO a quick shrug:: XO: It's all the same to me, sir... like, you see one pre-warp civilization, you've seen 'em all. ::smiles:: Actually, I'm more interested in collecting genetic samples from the population... uh... if, of course, I can and whatever.

CO_Capt_McAllister  
CNS:  So Jayde, anything of interest you came across during our last mission?

XO_Hazzard  
:: shakes his head and sighs. :: CSO: All in moderation, Lieutenant.  I don't want to cause another incident with these people.  I promised a certain young lady I would take care of myself.  And she can be just as scary as Adm. Alexander.

CNS_Pren  
::turns to the CO and smiles:: CO: You mean apart from the illustrious Dr. Millana?

CO_Capt_McAllister  
::chuckles::  CNS:  Yes, apart from the Doctor.

XO_Hazzard  
CO: I read about this Dr. Milton...no...Millipede...wait..Mullet. :: sighs::

XO_Hazzard  
CO: Millana.  That was it.  Sounds like she's a few crystals short of a warp core to me.

CSO_Rel`Ana  
::he shrugs again, thinking to himself how striking the XO looks:: XO: I promise to be safe, if I can get just a few samples to observe, that would be, like, totally awesome! But... hah, we'll like, cross that bridge when we burn it, right? ::smiles:: ... Or maybe it's- huh. Whatever.

CO_Capt_McAllister  
XO:  Not good with names, are we?  ::grins::

XO_Hazzard  
CO: Only the ones that matter, sir.

CNS_Pren  
CO: Well, the idea of mining neutronium from a black hole is still beyond my own understanding, though intriguing. Quite the method he'd come up with... Though, don't black holes usually cause some sort of time dilation effect?

CO_Capt_McAllister  
CNS:  I thought so as well.  But perhaps Millana found a way around that.

CMO_Hayes  
::Arrives at the TAC station and tries to stay at a safe distance so she activate red alert or... ::

XO_Hazzard  
:: looks a little confused before reviewing his notes, putting his hand over his face. :: CO: I meant he...he sounded a little nuts.  Sorry..typo on my PADD.

CNS_Pren  
CO: I certainly hope so, for his sake. I bounced the problem off the computer and it said that, unless compensatory measures were taken, the ten years it would take Millana to prepare would be sixty for the rest of the galaxy.

CO_Capt_McAllister  
::chuckles::  XO:  Relax Lt., no one will hold that against you.

CO_Capt_McAllister  
CNS:  Just for his sake?  ::grins::

CNS_Pren  
CO: From my short exposure, he didn't seem very far from breakdown. Imagine being told that what you thought was a viable, ten year project, actually took sixty. We may find and implement a more efficient means of mining neutronium in that time.

CMO_Hayes  
::approaches the CSO's station:: CSO: Good day, Lt. Rel'Ana.

CO_Capt_McAllister  
CNS:  Perhaps you will have the chance to evaluate Millana a little more in-depth, in the future.

CSO_Rel`Ana  
::he turns about and grins, brushing his bangs behind his ears:: CMO: Doctor! What's up?

CNS_Pren  
::smiles:: CO: I'd relish the opportunity. I just hope it isn't in a padded room.

CMO_Hayes  
CSO: Just touring the bridge. Can you believe it's the first time I've been up here since I arrived on the Paula Greene?

XO_Hazzard  
:: stands up and walks over to the Tactical station, observing the officer there with a smile on his face. ::

CO_Capt_McAllister  
::laughs::  CNS:  You're padded room, or his Jayde?

CSO_Rel`Ana  
::shrugs and grins:: CMO: There's nothing very exciting about the bridge, really. ::giggles:: The chairs are comfy though. Want some gum?

CNS_Pren  
::joins in the laughter:: CO: I intend to be on the outside, looking in, if it comes to it.

CMO_Hayes  
CSO: For someone who is mostly in sickbay, the first time on the bridge is special. No thank you for the gum. Have you found anything yet about the civilization we are going to evaluate?

Action: It is now two days later and the Paula Greene is approaching the edge of the Sigma Iotia system.

CO_Capt_McAllister  
::in his RR::  *XO*:  Status Mr. Hazzard?

FCO_Shilos  
::at the helm again:: Bridge: Droping out of warp.

CNS_Pren  
::sits in his chair on the Bridge, waiting to hear how the Iotians are doing after all this time::

XO_Hazzard  
*CO* : Sir, we've just come out of warp outside of Sigma Iotia, making our way to Sigma Iotia 2 at half impulse.

CO_Capt_McAllister  
*XO*:  Understood.  I'll be there shortly.

XO_Hazzard  
:: looks to the CSO and grins. :: CSO: Give me a full detail scan of the system.  Let's see what the kids have been up to since last we met.

FCO_Shilos  
::Slows the ship to impulse near a small asteroid field and prepares the low visibility course into the system.::XO: Ready to procede to Sigma Iotia two.

CSO_Rel`Ana  
Self: Oh, finally... XO: Sir, science is about to start with the preliminary scans of the planet and whatever, checking the atmospheric composition, pollution levels, and, uh, whatever. This will take like a minute or so.

XO_Hazzard  
:: raises an eyebrow :: CSO: I see.  Well..proceed.

CMO_Hayes  
::in her office researching for more info about Sigma Iotia 2 in the database::

CO_Capt_McAllister  
::closes his screen, gets up and heads out onto the bridge::

CSO_Rel`Ana 
::quietly hums a classical Britney song, as he waits for the results to come in... and, as they do, he quickly scans through the readings...:: XO: Well, at least nothing will kill us or whatever. Pollution levels are just about what we'd expect, really, nothing unusual. Experimentation with atomic energy, atomic weapons, that sort of thing...

XO_Hazzard  
FCO: Be ready to make a dash for another planetary body in case we need to hide from any sensor equipment they may have developed.

XO_Hazzard  
:: nods and turns his gaze to the main screen. :: CSO: Well..thats comforting, any signs of pre warp space exploration in progress?

FCO_Shilos  
::Engages the course slideing the Paula Greene quietly into the system, keeping her near planets and other objects where it is possible. ::

CO_Capt_McAllister  
::heads to his chair::  XO:  Anything of interest so far?

CSO_Rel`Ana  
XO: ... Not tremendously unlike the damage that your silly Human ancestors did to your planet years ago.  But, I would suggest we move off, or find a moon to hide behind or something. Sensors are showing several large satellites and several space craft. We don't have to hurry or anything, but we'll need to move off if we don't want them to see us.

XO_Hazzard  
CO: Well sir, Looks like our little cousins down there have been busy little bees, as you just heard the CSO report.

CNS_Pren  
::nods in understanding, then looks down slightly and whispers something under his breath::

XO_Hazzard  
FCO: Take us into a stealth approach...keep us out of their vision.

CO_Capt_McAllister  
XO:  Hmmm, satellites and spacecraft.....looks like they've advanced somewhat.

XO_Hazzard  
CO: Looks that way...can't wait to get a look at some of their craft.

FCO_Shilos  
::Puts the Paula Greene in the sensor shadow of a moon of the innermost gas giant. :: XO: We are as close to the planet as we can get safely without being detected sir.

CO_Capt_McAllister  
XO:  One step at a time Lt.  Let's try to determine just how far they've come.

XO_Hazzard  
FCO: Outstanding, Lieutenant.

XO_Hazzard  
:: walks over to the OPS station and guides the OPS officer as they try to listen in on any radio transmissions. :: CO: We're trying to intercept some of their native transmissions now.

To Be Continued......