Transcript: USS Claymore
SD: 10211.05
Arc: "Birth Day Episode I"

Host SM_Pat says:
The Claymore is hereby ordered to the Felton Particle Nebula. Upon reaching the Nebula perimeter, you are to contact Dr. Loquell head of the Felton Observatory.

Host SM_Pat says:
The Felton Observatory has been operational for the past six years, and supports a crew of four scientists including Dr. Loquell.

Host SM_Pat says:
Dr. Loquell will advise you of their situation and requirements once you've made contact.

Host SM_Pat says:
You and your crew are to provide full support to the Dr. and his staff. This support includes immediate departure from SB-39S at your best possible sustained speed.

Host SM_Pat says:
<<<<<<<<<<<Begin mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He walks into Main Engineering slowly, carrying a PADD in his hand. On the display can be seen the Technical Specifications of the Felton Observatory. His Engineer's mind begins to analyze the details as he wanders into the main Engineering room, glancing up momentarily to make sure he doesn't walk into anyone::

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
::gets familiar with the flight control console::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::sits on the floor of his office, 6 small candles burn in a circle around him, his eyes are closed, his senses are turned inward...::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::In Main Engineering, running a level 3 diagnostic on the major components of the ship::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::...except for a small pain in his lower back::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::sitting on the bridge in his chair::  FCO:  Are you ready to launch Ensign?

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::On the bridge sitting in his chair, scanning and readying documents::

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
CO: Aye Sir. Course Heading?

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::As he walks into Engineering, he sees his friend in the back near a diagnostic console and opens his mind briefly. As he does this, he focuses part of his consciousness on the specs, and the other on his telepathic receptors:: ~~~CEO: Hard a work I see, Dan?~~~ ::He smiles and heads towards Lai::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::he opens one eye, squinting to look at a small time display on the table, he sighs heavily::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::At the hiss of the blast doors opening, Dandin looks up, and sees his friend, D'Aurayen Alezka:: CIV: ~~~Hi, D'Aurayen.~~~

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
CO: Course heading 354 mark 250 to the Nebula's perimeter sir, ETA 45 minutes.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::struggles uncomfortably to his feet, massaging his lower back::  Thinks to self: I can never makes it past the 5th hour of that ceremony.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Now hold there Ensign, we have to get permission to leave before we tear out of hear.  ::smiles::  COMM:  SB:  This is the USS Claymore requesting permission to depart.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::Moving the PADD to his side, he moves over towards Lai, dodging one of the Claymore Engineering staff and apologizing to him softly:: ~~~CEO: Chief Engineer...congratulations Dan...do you like my new uniform?~~~ ::He smiles, glancing down at the red shirt visible under his duty jacket::

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
*CEO*: Lai, what’s our highest sustainable warp velocity?

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
~~~CIV: Just making sure everything is running smoothly.~~~ ::Dandin Stands up from his position hunched over the diagnostic console::

Host SB39OPS says:
COMM: Claymore this SB. you are clear of all moorings and free to go.

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
CO: Aye sir.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::stretches his torso a bit, blows out each candle one-by-one, dons his gloves, and begins to sign::  Computer: Computer, lights please.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
COMM: SB:  Thank you.  Claymore out.  FCO:  Ahead one quarter impulse speed.

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
CO: Aye sir, moorings clear, one-quarter speed.  ::enters commands to console::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::brings up some data to familiarize himself with the nebula::
CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Taps his commbadge:: *FCO* : After taking into account Warp Limitations, Warp 5.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::allows his eyes to adjust to the light grabs his PADD, and heads out of the door::  Computer:  What is the current location of Ensign D'Aurayen Alezka?

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
<Computer> CNS:  Main Engineering

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Looks curious:: ~~~CIV: What have you got there?~~~

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::watches the view screen as the claymore departs::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
Computer: Thank you.  ::heads toward the nearest turbolift::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::pulls up data and sit quietly::

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
::adjusts heading to keep safe distance to the SB::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He smiles and looks over Dandin's shoulder at the diagnostic display:: ~~~CEO: Oh, just some schematics on the observatory we're going to...the Captain wants me to familiarize myself with it...~~~ ::He smiles and hands the PADD over to Lai, to fulfill his curiosity::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*FCO* : However, we are able to reach a velocity of Warp 9.8 as the maximum, but not for very long.

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
*CEO*: Understood.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Once we are clear of the starbase and safe for warp, you may then set course and engage at our maximum warp.  Make sure to slowly increase speed so we work the engines up.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Takes the PADD from Alezka, and looks over it. The schematics are very nice, and the starbase looks like an engineering work of art:: CIV: Thanks, D'Aurayen.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::arrives in Engineering, smiling, he begins to sign, a soothing voice emanates from his commbadge::  All:  Ensign Alezka?

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::His attention is broken away from Lai and he turns on his heels to look at the Noulan:: CNS: Ummm...yes...Ensign?

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
~~~CIV: You're being called...~~~ ::He smiles at his friend, and returns to the diagnostic of the nacelles::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::turns toward CIV::  ~~~ CIV: Hello, sorry to interrupt.  Is this a bad time? ~~~

Host SM_Pat says:
Action: The Claymore clears the last lanes of trade traffic and can now go to warp.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He looks at the Counselor and notes the Teal uniform. As he notices the telepathic thoughts hitting his mind he smiles and opens up his mind slightly, noting the officer's physiology:: ~~~CNS: No...ummm...well...~~~ ::He glances back at Lai quickly:: ~~~CNS: No...not...really...~~~

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
CO: We've cleared the SB sir, setting course for the Felton Nebula Perimeter.  ::sets coordinates:: CO: Engaging at Warp 4 Captain.  ::Engages warp drive::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::smiles::  ~~~ CIV: Wonderful, I'm Galen Noulan, the ship's Chaplain and Counselor.~~~  ::extends his hand toward the man::

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
CO:  Speed warp 4, increasing to warp 5.5.  ::increases velocity::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::sits back and listens to the operations going on around him on the bridge::

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
*CEO*: Lai, How's the core looking?

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Steady as she goes.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He shakes the Cairn officers hand once briskly and then pulls his hand away. He always found the Terran tradition of a hand shake odd, and is curious as to why the Counselor has developed such a habit:: ~~~CNS: Ensign D'Aurayen...D'Aurayen Lai...errr...Alezka...sir...~~~ ::He mentally slaps himself for the slip up and sighs lightly::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*FCO*: Everything is going pretty well down here for now, Ensign. ::Smiles::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
~~~ CIV: Because I have trained for the last few years on a Terran planet.  ~~~
FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
CO: Speed warp 5.5, increasing to warp 7.  ::increases velocity yet again::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::begins LRS on the nebula and the area around it::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He smiles and looks at the Counselor and then back Lai:: ~~~CNS: Did you...~~~ ::He pauses to think and glances down at the ground, noticing Noulan’ s gloves. He makes a note to ask about that later, and pushes it out of his mind. Slowly, taking a deep breath he looks up again:: ~~~CNS: Did you want something, sir?~~~

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
~~~ CIV: The Captain has asked me to review the files of the new crew...I've noticed that your psych profile is missing.  That is unusual.  I assume you met with psych personnel at Star Fleet?~~~

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
CO: Speed warp 7, increasing to warp 8.5 sir.  :: increases velocity::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Begins a level 2 diagnostic on the long range and tactical sensor arrays. He has a feeling they will probably be needed::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
~~~CNS: Of course...sir...ummmm...well, I was unable to complete my review on my last assignment...but...well...it was kind of a unique situation...~~~ ::He does his best to put the memory of Ablesman Lereaux out of his mind::

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
CO: Sir, warp 8.5, shall we go to warp 9 or our max at warp 9.8?

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::continues LRS of the nebula::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO: What did the CEO say was our best-sustained speed?

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
CO: 9.8 sir.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::notices the memory pushed aside and makes a mental note of it::  ~~~ CIV: Well, when your duties permit I'd like to update your file.  ~~~  ::smiles::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Increase to Warp 9.8.

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
CO: Well that’s our max speed sir.

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
CO: Aye sir, increasing to warp 9.8.
Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Can we sustain it safely Ensign?

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He smiles back and looks the counselor over once:: ~~~CNS: Ummm, yes...of course, sir...~~~ ::He gives a quick smile and takes a step back, closer to Dandin:: ~~~CNS: Is that all...sir?~~~

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
*CEO* : Are you monitoring our speed and the core?

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::Waits for the FCO’ s answer::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Senses a little bit of nervousness in his Alezka, and wonders what's wrong. He is brought out of the thought by the comm:: *FCO* Yes sir. You don't have to worry, I've got it under control. ::Smiles again::

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
CO: CEO said that was our highest sustainable speed sir.

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
ALL: Now at warp 9.8

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::looks puzzled::  ~~~ CIV:  Well, no, I also wanted to welcome you to the ship...Is something wrong?~~~

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Understood.  ::raises an eyebrow::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He looks back at Lai quickly and then returns his focus to Noulan briefly:: ~~~CNS: No, of course not...why would anything be wrong...just...well...excited to be here...~~~ ::He suddenly closes off his mind to those around him, hoping that his blatant lie doesn't seep through his mental barriers::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::notices that the nebula spans over 7 astronomical units::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::thinks to himself: That’s big!::

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
*CEO*:  Lai, any problems?

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Monitors the Plasma injectors, and the M\ARA assembly. He takes note that the diagnostics being run are almost done, and begins to get more going::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::smiles reassuringly::  ~~~ CIV: Very well, then just contact me as your schedule clears.  I know you must have lots to do at the moment! ~~~

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::turns toward Ens. Lai:  ~~~ CEO: Sorry, I don't think we have met either. ~~~  ::extends his hand::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*FCO*: None so far. Trust me, flyboy, you'll know if there are any problems when we drop out of warp, and are flung against the wall...But I won't let that happen.

Host SM_Pat says:
Action: The warp core alarm rings out signaling an overheated primary coupling

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He returns the smile and then nods once quickly, before returning to the display he was previously reviewing beside Dandin:: ~~~CEO: I should...get back to work...~~~ ::He takes a deep breath and does his best to calm down::

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
*CEO* Understood.  ::shakes his head::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::stands back and waits as he realizes the CEO is on the comm ::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Turns on his heel, and greets the CNS. Suddenly, the klaxons catch his attention:: ~~~CNS: Be right with you...~~~ ::He rushes to the console, and tries to cool down the couplings::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He looks up suddenly as klaxons begin to sound throughout Engineering. He glances down at the display and a look of worry comes over his face:: ~~~CEO: You're first problem...need any assistance?~~~

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::hears the alarms::  *CEO*  Bridge to Engineering.  What is going on down there Ensign???

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*FCO* : We have a problem. Primary couplings are overheating.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::notices something strange, the nebula is reaching critical mass::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::steps back, out of the way of the engineering professionals::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::hears the CEO:: FCO:  Dead stop Ensign.

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
*CEO* Understood!  ::enters commands:: CO: Sir, I am dropping us from warp.

Host SM_Pat says:
Action: The alarm trips the warp core ejection sequence.

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
::slows Claymore to dead stop::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
~~~CIV: Maybe a little help...~~~

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
CO: All stop Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CEO*:  What is going on Ensign Lai?  ::starts to get concerned::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::Rushing over to a wall display, he begins run several checks on the warp core systems:: ~~~CEO: Attempting manual override of ejection sequence...~~~ ::He does his best to prevent the warp core from ejecting at their high velocity::

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
*ALL* : Full stop.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
Self: Oh...no... ::Tries to shut down the ejection sequence, while cooling down the couplings:: *CO* : The warp core has gone into its ejection sequence. I'm attempting to override.

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
::monitors engine readings from the helm::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CEO:  Can you first solve the problem with the warp core.  If it is going to blow up, eject the core, but if you can stop the problem, that you need to do.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::Seeing the Chief at work on his own systems, be grabs a diagnostic kit and begins to quickly scramble up the access ladder to the deck above. He pulls out one device and pulls off a panel, running a check and doing his best to stabilize the couplings by hand::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::continues studying the nebula::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
~~~CIV: See if you can get these darn couplings to cool down...otherwise, the warp core will still try to eject.~~~ *CO* : I'm trying to solve the problem... ::Manually tries to shut down the ejection, while still trying to get the couplings to cool::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
~~~CEO: I'm on it, Dan...~~~ ::He begins to enter a control sequence into the computer and notices as the couplings slowly begin to cool down, creeping back to their normal level:: ~~~CEO: Coupling temperature returning to normal levels...Chief.~~~
CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::He notices the couplings begin to cool, and starts working on disabling the ejection manually:: *CO* : The warp core is still with us, but only in body, sir. ::Doesn't like reporting this bad news on his first day:: ~~~CIV: Thank you, D'Aurayen.~~~~

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*CO*: Warp drive is out, Sir.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::observes the two men, impressed by the teamwork they seem to have developed ::

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
::drops head::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Sighs deeply, and his head lowers:: ~~~CIV: And on my first day, too...~~~

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He returns to the diagnostic device and checks the couplings once more:: ~~~CEO: This will definitely be a task to repair...~~~ ::He looks over at the couplings, and the over to the warp core. It's usual pulse has frozen in place to a dead stop - nothing, it's song silenced in an instant::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CEO*:  What in the galaxy happened?

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::shakes his head about the warp drive::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::notices the nebula they are going to is reaching its critical mass::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::Glancing down to the lower level of Engineering he does his best to smile:: ~~~CEO: It wasn't your fault Dan...just think...we saved the core...that's something to be glad about...you always tell me to think positively...~~~ ::He glances at the display again::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: Captain, I have some important data to share with you.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
~~~ CIV/CEO:  I'll leave you both to your work. ~~~ ::gives a smile that shows signs of the last few moments of anxiety::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: My scans show the nebula is reaching its critical mass.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CSO:  Its gonna have to wait a minute Ensign.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: Yes sir.

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
::looks to see how far we are from the nebula::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*CO*: I'm not sure, Captain, but I'm right on it. ~~~CIV: Yeah, I guess.~~~

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::exits Engineering and heads toward a turbolift::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CEO*  Well Ensign, I want to know soon.  ::visually upset::

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
CO: Sir, we are a 33 minutes away from the nebula.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::steps into the turbolift::  Computer:  Computer, Bridge please.

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
*CEO* : Lai, do you need any assistance?

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He replaces his equipment and hands it off to a Junior Officer before climbing down the access ladder. He sighs deeply as he return to the main level and looks over to Dandin, with a half smile:: ~~~CEO: At least we get to do what we came to Starfleet to do...right...?~~~

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*CO*: Not all of my diagnostics were complete, sir.  I assumed everything was running in working order, but apparently not. I'll have a team get to returning the warp drive to working order.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::thinks about the new officers, how the ship's crew may be affected by a lack of experienced officers...including himself::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Calls a few junior officers to begin working on the problem, meanwhile he also begins to work on the problem::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*FCO*: Any assistance would be appreciated. Do you have much engineering experience?

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::arrives on the Bridge and takes a seat at his station, PADD still in hand::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CEO*  ::Sighs heavily::    Understood Ensign Lai.  Can we make any speed at all or do you suggest staying at a dead stop?

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::continues monitoring the nebula::
CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Looks at the reading given for estimated repair time:: Self: 15 hours...::Shakes head::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He looks at the Junior Officers scrambling around, doing their best to work on bringing the core online. He walks over to a display next to Dandin and brings up a diagnostic routine:: ~~~CEO: I'm here for ya, Dan...~~~

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
*CEO* : With warp drives yes, basic.  ::turns to CO::  CO: Permission to assist Ensign Lai sir.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Granted.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*CO*: We can maintain impulse power. However, it will be slow going. We need the warp core back in order to make speed.

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
::stands and points towards relief officer, heads for turbolift::  *CEO* : On my way Lai.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CEO*  Estimated time of repair on the engines?

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
~~~CIV: Thanks.~~~ ::Smiles, thankful for his friend being there:: *FCO*: Acknowledged. *CO*:15 hours, Sir.

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
::enters lift::  Computer: Main Engineering.  ::lift moves::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::continues work on the nebula scan::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::Looking up from his display, he glances at the warp core, the Matter/Anti-Matter Reactor Assembly sits quiet and he looks it over, doing his best to be happy and continue on with his work, but saddened by the misfortune that seems to have fallen upon himself and his friend::

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
::lift stops, opens, enters main engineering::  CEO: Lai?

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CEO*  I want every available engineer working on getting that warp core online.  You have seven hours Ensign.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Hears his name called:: FCO: Over here. ::Waves, to get the FCO’ s attention::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
~~~CEO: Everything will work out in time, Dan...we just have to stick together...~~~ ::He smiles and goes back to his display, barely noticing his PADD, which was knocked onto the floor in the confusion. Picking up the device, he dusts it off, and returns it to a smooth surface by his display::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::glances up at the CO, wondering how 15 hours will become 7::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::sees the CNS glance at him::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*CO* Aye, Sir. *All Engineers*: To Main Engineering immediately. I've got a job for all of you...

FCO_Ens_Theron_Kayle says:
:: see's Lai walks up:: CEO:  Was the couplings power distribution even?

Host SM_Pat says:
<<<<<<<Pause mission>>>>>>>>

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