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Star Trek: A Call To Duty presents…

USS Andromeda presents
“Shore Leave” (Mission Transcript n. 222)

	Starring...
Janne Nikula as Commanding Officer, Captain Sketek Zhnirev;
Nuno Cruz as Executive Officer, Commander Rie-Mann Z’heta;
James von Hoyweghen as Ship’s Counsellor, Lieutenant Commander Tal’el Jordaïn;
Matt Coe as Operation’s Officer Ensign Nishtrra
Conor Power as Chief Engineer, Lieutenant Junior Grade Conor Power;
Lília Perfeito as Chief Science Officer, Ensign Laeena Saprin;
	and...
John Sea McDermott as himself

Host CSO Commander JohnSea says:
Begin USS Andromeda "Shore Leave" 10504.03

Host CSO Commander JohnSea says:
Action: The Andromeda enters orbit around Earth for shoreleave and rest

CO Captain Sketek says:
All: So, this is Earth. The planet where humans originated and crawled to space.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::on the bridge in his chair looking at earth appearing on the screen:: CO: Beautiful is it not?

CO Captain Sketek says:
CNS: It's all blue.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
::nods at the CNS's remark::

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
::frowns at all that water::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Earth is made out of lots and lots of water

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::on the bridge:: All: Actually I was only on Earth during my Academy years. I didn't get to travel much. What's worth seeing?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CSO: Egypt is worth seeing

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CSO: I'll take you there is you want

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::nods:: CNS: Certainly

Host CSO Commander JohnSea says:
Scene: The colossal Starbase One drifts in silent splendour as numerous ships buzz about it

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
CNS: New Zealand had shome excellent viewsh... not much rroom to rrun, though.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Running system diagnostics in Main Engineering::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::nods to OPS:: OPS/CNS: Perhaps you both can give me a touristic tour of the planet

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
OPS: Indeed, it's nice there as well.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::looks at the OPS::

CO Captain Sketek says:
All: We will have a three-day shore leave on Earth.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Do you have plans for this shore leave?  Would you like to visit Starfleet HQ?

CO Captain Sketek says:
All: During that time you are not on service so you can do whatever you want. Once the leave is over, please return to the ship.

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
::tries to remember more about New Zealand besides the lack of wide-open spaces::

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: I have not planned anything yet. Visiting the HQ is an interesting idea.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
OPS: What do you think Nishtrra?

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Great!  Meanwhile I'll let the CEO know we're here.

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
CNS: Of prroviding tourrsh of Earrth?

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Pulls off cover panel and begins checking circuits::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
*CEO* Lieutenant, you been granted shore leave for 3 days! Enjoy!

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
OPS: Yes

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
*XO* Ok, You enjoy your shore leave

XO Commander Z’heta says:
*CEO* Oh, and don't forget to return to Andromeda, we need you! Bridge out.

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
CNS: Could be fun. I'll have to do shome quick crramming on New Zhealand, though. Nice viewsh, but, azh I shaid, nowherre to rrun, rreally.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::looks at the OPS then CNS wondering::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Takes out isolinear chip reader and starting checking each chip::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CSO: We will give you a tour

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CNS: Perfect

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: Several Vulcan merchant freighters drop out of warp and begin trading with the Starbase in vegetables and rare books

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CSO/OPS: Then what are we waiting for

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Makes note in PADD to check EPS conduits for weapons::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::starts walking towards the turbo lift, expecting her guides to follow::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Sir, shall we be heading to earth or do you want to check out the books that are being traded

CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Let's beam to Earth.

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
::looks back and wonders if he should follow the CNS and CSO, abandoning his post::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::follows the CSO

XO Commander Z’heta says:
CO: Aye aye! ::beams happily::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
<::>

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
OPS: Are you coming or what?

CO Captain Sketek says:
::Beams near Starfleet HQ::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::stops in the TL waiting for OPS::

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
::jumps from his seat:: CNS: Yesh, yesh, of courrshe! ::jogs up to the turbolift::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@::materializes next to the CO::

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
CNS/CSO: I'm shtill sho ushed to the Academy.. ashking perrmission forr everrything.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
OPS: Just follow orders. If your are ordered to be on shore leave then do so ::were she not half  vulcan she would have smiled at her own remark::

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
::finds his tail lowering slightly in the presence of his superiors::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: It is a beautiful day at Starfleet Headquarters in San Francisco, the Starfleet Flag blows in the lazy breeze as sailboats dot the harbor

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
::nods quickly, taking it in:: CSO: Yesh shir.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CO: Do you want to check the newest science developments?

CO Captain Sketek says:
@XO: I'd love to.

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
Computer: Connect to SB1 core computer, Authorisation: CEOLtJG Conor Power Omega 1-3-5

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@::walk to SF Research, complimenting some officers on the way::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
Computer: transporter room 1

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
OPS: So how are you liking the Andromeda so far?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::sends a message to a friend with the padd he is holding to prep a little private shuttle::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
::as the TL doors open she exits to the corridor::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
Computer: Download LCARS update 4-001a and apply

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
CSO: It'sh sho big. I'm glad we have the gym and the holodecksh.. I've been shtudying shomething called... tai chi, I think. Verry gracheful; I like it.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CO: You know Captain, I'd like to try some vulcan meditation exercises, to help me to control my empathic abilities.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CO:  You know, my klingon side makes me lose me empathic sensitivity, specially when I get mad...

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
::follows the CSO down the hall::

CO Captain Sketek says:
@XO: Vulcan meditation is rather easy to learn.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
OPS: If you need help with that you can always ask me ::smiles a bit::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CNS/OPS: I see we have a crew heavy on the martial arts ::steps onto the pad::

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
::looks to the CNS and smiles, caught off guard:: CNS: Rreally? You don't have to, shirr; I'm shurre the holoemitterrsh can make a fine inshtrructorr.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CO: That's nice to hear. The CSO kindly offered to help, but I'd like to do my homework first, that is to read something before actually trying.  What can you recommend?

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CNS/OPS I'll let you decide where to go first

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
CSO: I'm shtill prretty new with it..

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
Computer: Begin running level 1 diagnostics

CO Captain Sketek says:
@XO: There are all kinds of introductory books but you can also read Surak's writings if you have the patience.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
OPS/CSO: I think we could go to Nishtrra's location first but let us beam down to San Francisco first. I have some thing to pick up first

CO Captain Sketek says:
@::Walks in front of a big news screen full of latest scientific discoveries::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CO: Thanks for the tip, I'll read Surak.  ::reads the Science screen::

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
::almost does a double-take as the CNS treats him as an equal yet again and his tail slowly starts to perk up again::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CO: Oh look, they've developed new treatments for phaser burned tissues!

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CNS: as you wish ::waits for the beamout::

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
::whispers to the CSO:: CSO: Ish he alwaysh thish niche?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
:feels the thoughts from nishtrra and walks up to him, putting his hand on the shoulder of Nishtrra: OPS: You are an equal ::smiles::

CO Captain Sketek says:
@XO: The psychology section says that there are new therapies for ensigns who are impatient of their promotions.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
CNS: Of course, he is the counsellor

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
<OPS>

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::sees that everybody is on the pad and orders the transport::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@::laughs at the CO's remark:: CO: Right you are, Sir...

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
::almost jumps, but looks over, stumbling over his words at first:: CNS: Tha-- Thank you, shirr! Rreally! I mean that! I thought that everryone would look down on me becaushe I'm sho new!

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
OPS: Don't thank me, it's not good for my heart at this age ::winks at the CSO::

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
::grins a big toothy grin, chuckling deep in his chest; it almost sounds like broken purring::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CO: Oh well, I think the logical thing to do is to get a drink in the bar.  Shall we?

CO Captain Sketek says:
@XO: There's one over the street. ::Points::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
Computer: Results on level 1 diagnostic?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::Materializes outside a hotel not far from starfleet headquarters where his shuttle is waiting

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
<::>

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@::materializes next to the CNS::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CNS/OPS: I remember this, from my graduation

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
@::materialises by the CNS and CSO, still smiling::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CO: Great! Perhaps I'll taste a vulcan speciality. ::walks toward the bar::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
<LCARS> CEO: All systems in working order

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
@CSO: Yesh, washn't the ball held herre?

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@OPS/CSO: May I present to you Hellio, my private shuttlecraft

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::sigh:: Self: What to do now...

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CNS: Interesting ::examines the shuttle::

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
@::puts a paw on the bow of the craft, whispering:: Self: Hello, Hellio.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@OPS/CSO: It's my own design from long ago

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
@::awed:: CNS: It'sh beautiful..

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@::sees the OPS whispering and smilles::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Heads down to the holodeck:: Computer: Load shuttle pilot training program

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: The bell at Starfleet Academy can be heard throughout the nearby areas as classes change

CO Captain Sketek says:
@::Enters the bar and orders a drink::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
<LCARS> CEO: Program loaded

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@::puts his hand on the door of the shuttle :: Hellio: Open doors

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
ACTION: The doors of the Hellio shuttle open

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CNS: I did not know you had engineering skills

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Begins training program::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CO: This sound sure brings back memories... BTW, we need to check the weapons upgrades, now that we don't have a CTO, someone should take it into account.  ::orders a strong drink::

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: The Bar has posters and trophies and pictures of officers when they were cadets as well as SF Academy banners

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@CSO: There is so much about me you do not know

CO Captain Sketek says:
@XO: I guess we just need to stay out of tough fights.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CNS: Indeed. May I go in?

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@::looks around for familiar faces in the bar pictures and takes a sip::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@CSO/OPS: Be my guest, Nishtrra would you care to step in?.

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
::nods:: @CNS: It would be an honourr, shirr! ::gently steps into the craft, looking around at the computer systems::

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@::nods and goes inside the shuttle::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@::gets into his shuttle and starts launch procedure::

CO Captain Sketek says:
@XO: It's actually strange how much beating modern metals can take but I'm just happy that Andromeda is still in one piece.

CO Captain Sketek says:
@XO: We've been in so many fights.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CO: Oh, I don't know about that... It's a tough big ship we have...  ::winks:: Look! I think this is you a few years ago! You haven't changed...

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
Hellio Computer: Good morning Hellio, Destination New Zealand please.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
<Hellio> CNS: Good morning Tal, Destination set ready for departure.

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CNS: You built your computer with personality routines?

CO Captain Sketek says:
@::Confused over what XO just said::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@Hellio Computer: Engage.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@CSO: Indeed, it make working more fun ::grins::

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Gets bored of shuttle training and heads back to ME::

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
@::chuckles:: CSO: It'sh rreally not that harrd if you have the time..

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@CNS: No dangerous of the computer second guessing your orders?

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Scene: Students merrily ride their bicycles across campus

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@CSO: Not really, the computer only listens to my voice and that of my son's

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Takes out PADD and works on improved shield design::

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CO: Sir, look here, I was talking about this picture.  ::points to the image on the wall::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
<Hellio> CNS: Departing, have a nice flight

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
@CNS: And I'm shurre you can ushe a conshole to enterr commandsh dirrectly, rright?

CO Captain Sketek says:
@XO: Oh! It is indeed me a few years ago.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
ACTION: The Hellio shuttle lifts from the ground and starts it flight to New Zealand

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@::raises her eyebrows:: CNS: Another thing I did not know ... that you had a son

CO Captain Sketek says:
@XO: Back then Kalla was still in command.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@OPS: That is indeed correct    CSO: I have 2 actually

CO Captain Sketek says:
@XO: I think I'm wearing LtCmdr ranks in that picture.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@CO You haven't aged that much.  I guess vulcan physiology is much different from mine.  Look at me, I was so young!

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@::nods and decides not to ask further::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@OPS: So Nishtrra, tell me a bit of yourself?

CO Captain Sketek says:
@XO: You've not aged that much. It's just your self-confidence that has gained a boost.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
<of = About>

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@::listens as well::

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
@CNS: Oh, therre ishn't that much to tell, rreally. I shtudied computerr schienche at the Academy. Wrrote a paperr on new heurrishtic techniquesh for prriorritizhation which kind of exshplainsh how I got a pozhishion in Operrationsh.

XO Commander Z’heta says:
@::meditates a few moments on the CO's words::  CO: I guess so!  ::drinks his beverage::  CO: Qappla!

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
@OPS: What do you like to do in your free time?

CSO Ensign Saprin says:
@OPS: That’s a nice CV for an academy graduate

CEO Lieutenant JG Conor says:
::Begins design on new shuttlecraft::

OPS Ensign Nishtrra says:
@CNS: Chertainly not Parrisshesh Shquaresh anymorre... I brroke my leg in my frreshman yearr. I'm rreally enjoying that 'tai chi'; it'sh much morre grrachfeul..

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
End USS Andromeda "Shore Leave" 10504.03