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 U.S.S. Claymore
						
 Mission Transcript

 Stardate 10405.25

Episode - 170

   “Romulans play Springball?”

    Part 1

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   \=/\=/\=/\=/\= Begin U.S.S. Claymore Mission =/\=/\=/\=/\=/

XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
::Sitting, on the bridge in the First Officers chair...going over a PADD and receiving a few reports from around the ship::
CTO_LT_Blade says:
::is maintaining Green Alert::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: at station, checking power distribution and confirming readiness status ::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::sitting at the conn of the Claymore, going over preflight checklist:: OPS: Lieutenant would you contact SB Ops and get us clearance please.
SO_Love says:
::Down in the science lab, finishing up a report on a completed project, avoiding the bridge.::
CTO_LT_Blade says:
::runs a diagnostic of the weapons array::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
*SBOPS*:  This is USS Claymor-re r-requesting clear-rance for depar-rtu-re.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Status on departure?

ACTION: The Claymore has been cleared to depart, but some starbase personnel are still on the ship.

FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::turns:: XO: I am sure we are about to be cleared for departure, but we have SB personnel still aboard . . . . A bit annoying?
CNS_Ens_Dizion says:
:: Hurries in to the Ship from the dock in time before they close the doors  :: self:  Ahh, made it .
Ens. Spanner says:
 *Bridge*: Engineering is ready and standing by.  Ready for switch to internal power on your mark.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Yes...I'll handle it.  ALL: Attention all Starbase Personnel...We are readying departure...please make your way to the exits...thank you.
SO_Donavean says:
 SO:  Hey young'un, everything alright?
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::smiles:: XO: That was subtle.
SO_Love says:
::Looks up::  Donavean:  Sure, fine, dandy, why do you ask?
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::picks herself off the floor and walks to the computer panel::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*Ens. Spanner*: Status!
SO_Donavean says:
 ::Snorts as he looks at her.::  SO:  And I am a monkey's uncle.
SO_Love says:
SO:  Really?  I have been wanting a pet.

ACTION: The remaining starbase personnel finally leave the Claymore.

SO_Donavean says:
 ::Chuckles::  SO:  You will have to discuss that with my wife.  ::Takes one of the stools::  Honestly though, you seem distracted.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: I try to be...::smiles::
Ens. Spanner says:
*CEO*: Ma'am engineering is ready for umbilical release.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Any personnel still aboard? 
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
ALL: Stand by to disconnect the umbilicals.  Watch the power grid.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
XO: The remaining personnel have disembarked and umbilicals are detached sir, ready at back thrusters on your mark.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: adjusts power flow to accommodate thrusters nodding to the FCO ::
SO_Love says:
::Frowns::  SO:  Do I?  ::Shakes head::  Nothing for you to worry about.  Just trying to catch up on a few projects.  I want everything in order when we finally get our new CSO.  I don't understand why someone is dragging their feet on this.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*Ens. Spanner*: Remain in charge till I get there.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Go ahead Commander.
SO_Donavean says:
      SO: Maybe because they are quite happy with the person currently in charge?
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::quickly showers and dresses and hurries to engineering::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::jumps into the TL::  Computer: Engineering Express!
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
XO: Aye sir.  ::nodding at OPS activates the controls:: ALL: Clearing all moorings, back 1/4 thrusters.
SO_Love says:
::Snort unladylike::  SO:  A fresh out of the academy graduate?  There has been no devastating war.  They are not that desperate.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::hears the orders and as the TL stops on the engineering deck she bolts through the doors::
CTO_LT_Blade says:
::finishes his diagnostic and runs them on all other tactical systems::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: watches the view screen as the ship backs away ::
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
::sits back and watches as the FCO moves the ship...looking back down notices that a few late reports are streaming in and gets them attached to his own overall report for the Captain::
SO_Donavean says:
SO:  Have a little more confidence in yourself.  You are doing just fine.  ::Stands up and walk over to the door.::  Nor does it hurt in knowing the right people in the right places.
SO_Love says:
::Taking a moment before realizing what exactly he meant, she glares at his departing back.::  SO:  They are my friends...  ::Under her breath::  I hope.
CNS_Ens_Dizion says:
:: :: accesses a panel to see if his quarters have been provided yet or not and  location of his office  , after seeing his office location he heads to the turbo lift  :: Computer: Deck 4.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*XO*: Ship is on internals and all warp systems are online.  Warp is at your discretion.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::continues to maneuver around the nav buoys of the outer space area::
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
*CEO*: Thank you Lt.
SO_Donavean says:
 ::Pokes his head back into the lab.::  SO:  By the way, I believe we are heading out.  You might want to hit the bridge.  ::Vanishes back out the door.::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: updates clearance to the outer marker, sends the comm to the FCO ::

ACTION: Claymore smoothly exits space dock and is free to navigate.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::walks back into her office still disturbed that Patrick has not come home and the fact that she had a very un-nerving night mare.::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
*CEO*: We will be going to warp progressively per the Captains orders Lieutenant, please keep me informed of any happenstance.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
XO: We're clear Commander.
SO_Love says:
::Glances at the chronometer, grumbling rather unladylike words.::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*FCO*: Understood sir.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
XO: I show gr-reen acr-ross my boar-rd.
CNS_Ens_Dizion says:
:: the lift coming to a stop , he gets off and heads to his office to drop his belongings off before reporting in on the bridge  ::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::senses a new member on the ship and smiles::
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
OPS: Excellent.   FCO: Set to coordinates 223 mark 67...begin at Warp 1.
SO_Love says:
::Stands up with a sigh.  To the empty room at large.::  Nor is it like I am needed there at the moment.  ::Shakes head.::  I really will be glad when they get a new CSO...  Really!
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
XO: Aye sir, course heading 223 mark 67 . .  engaging at warp 1.  ::enters the commands and hit the engage panel::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
Ens. Thompson: Watch the power grid.  There are several new systems that I had installed here to help keep the power grid balanced.
CNS_Ens_Dizion says:
:: Leaves Office back to the lift again  :: Computer: Bridge.
SO_Love says:
::Quickly cleaning up her workstation, she heads out the door.::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: her tail waves lazily behind her as she taps her console, still half watching the view screen waiting for the jump to warp. ::
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
::sits back in his chair and watches the view screen::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*CNS*: Welcome aboard, Mr. Dizion.  Glad to have you on our wonderful little ship.
SO_Love says:
::Waits for the turbolift to stop at her deck.::
CNS_Ens_Dizion says:
*CEO*: Thank you.
Ens. Spanner says:
CEO: Ma'am, I have all departments ready for your inspection.
SO_Love says:
::As the doors open, she sees a stranger.  Steps inside.::  CNS: Hello.
SO_Love says:
Computer, Bridge.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
::Finishes typing his last few lines on the PADD...and sends the readiness reports to the CO::
CTO_LT_Blade says:
::finishes up his diagnostics::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
Ens. Spanner: Thank you, son.  You always know what I am thinking.  You sure you are not part Betazoid?
CNS_Ens_Dizion says:
SO: Hello.
SO_Love says:
CNS:  I don't remember seeing you around before...  ::Leaves the statement open as a question.::
Ens. Spanner says:
CEO: Ma'am I wouldn't be surprised if I had some Betazoid blood in me.  ::he smiles::

ACTION: The Claymore smoothly shifts gears into warp.

OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: begins system readiness checks as ordered ::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::walks with the young Ens. and does her departmental inspections::
CNS_Ens_Dizion says:
SO: Ahh, yes sorry. I’m Ens Dizion the new CNS aboard. :: offers hand ::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::eyeing the board:: *CEO*: Warp one Lieutenant . . status?
CTO_LT_Blade says:
::runs a sensor sweep of the area::
SO_Love says:
::Takes the hand::  CNS:  Welcome aboard.  I am Ensign Cheyenne Love... ships Biologist and temporary CSO.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Commander...Warp 2 please.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*FCO*: Sir Warp is at your discretion.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.  XO: Aye sir.  ::raises the speed to warp 2:: ALL: Engaging warp 2.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: Ensign...Anything on sensors?

ACTION: Claymore glides into warp 2.  The ship actually seems a bit more responsive.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::listens to her kittens as they purr along smoothly as they shift to warp two::
CNS_Ens_Dizion says:
SO: It's a pleasure to meet you .:: with that the lift doors open up leaving the bridge in clear view of all the going on::
SO_Love says:
::As the doors open, she just catches the first officers words.::  XO:  One moment, sir...
SO_Love says:
CNS:  I hope you find your stay here enjoyable.  ::quickly moves over to the science station and inputs her codes.::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
XO: I'd say the refit went well, things feel more steady than before.  I'm sure a good skirmish will take care of that though.  ::chuckles::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: loves the sound of the engines, and the slight vibration in the deck plates as they fly at warp ::
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: Sorry Ensign...  ::looks back to the FCO::
SO_Love says:
::Pulls up the sensor  logs.::  XO:  No problem, sir... my fault.  I wasn't watching the time.  ::half truth.::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: hides a smile at the FCO ::
CNS_Ens_Dizion says:
:: Steps out on to the bridge standing straight :: XO:CNS Ens Dizion reporting, sir.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: I agree...even my chair feels more steady.  ::grins::
SO_Love says:
::Turns around to report.::  XO:  Sensors show the area is clear, just normal traffic.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
Ens. Thompson: Son you have a slight plasma imbalance here, double check your readings again.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::keeps his mind steady on his work, not allowing himself to be distracted by his 'personal' situation::  XO: I'd say were ready to take it up a notch, Sir.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: Thank you Ensign,...keep me apprised.
SO_Love says:
XO:  Aye sir...
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Lets go to Warp 4.
Ens. Thompson says:
::looks at the CEO with a horrified look and hurries to fix it and begins to apologize frantically::  CEO: Sir, ma'am, I am sorry please forgive me I.......
CTO_LT_Blade says:
::keeps scanning for hostile ships::
SO_Love says:
::Her eyes shift towards the flight console before she turns around to take care of the various ship uploads received from the station.::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
Ens. Thompson: Please son, I am not reprimanding you.  Relax all I want is that you keep an eye on what the plasma balance is doing.  ::smiling at him::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
XO: Aye.  *CEO*: Going to warp 4 Lieutenant.  ::engages the drive yet again rising slowly:: ALL: Warp 4.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*FCO*: You have warp 4, sir.
SO_Love says:
::Unconsciously sighs before slipping into the routine that was starting to become habit.::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*XO*: Sir warp drive is functioning within the normal parameters.  If you need more juice all you have to do is holler.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
CNS: Welcome aboard Ens. Dizion, please sit, counselor.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: checks power levels through all the engine testing,  making sure there is no drain ::
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
*CEO*: Thank You Lt.
CNS_Ens_Dizion says:
:: Walks over to the CNS chair and sits down Observing everything  ::  XO : thank you sir
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::turns around and whispers:: XO: I think everything is alright, I think we can hit the warp 6 speed limit and get this trip over with.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::glances at the main control board to make sure everything is working::
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
CNS: Your quite welcome...glad to have you aboard.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Ok Commander...Lets try Warp 6....see how it does.
CNS_Ens_Dizion says:
:: With Smile :: XO: As I’m glad to be aboard.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
XO: My boar-rd r-remains gr-reen, power-r levels at optimum.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
OPS: Understood.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
XO: Aye . . warp 6.  ::engages once again and raises the notch to warp 5 then 6::

ACTION: Claymore shudders almost imperceptibly while going to warp six.

OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: smiles cause her console controls are just a tad faster ::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: feels a shutter and frowns ::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::shudders a bit:: *CEO*: Status J'Loni?
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
::watches as the FCO goes to Warp 6...and feels the shutter::
SO_Love says:
::Glances over at the flight console.::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::listens as the engines rise in pitch and miss a beat and the ship shutters slightly::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*FCO*: Back off to warp 5 while I run a diagnostic.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Report?
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
Computer: Run level 3 diagnostic of warp core.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.  ::pulls this ship down to 5:: XO: CEO is running a test I am slowing down per her recommendation.
CNS_Ens_Dizion says:
:: Thinks to self , Murphy’s law, anything that can go wrong will go wrong ::
SO_Love says:
::Under her breath::  Interesting...  *CEO*:  Chief, got a moment?
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*XO*: Sir, I am running a level 3 diagnostic of the warp core.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*SO*: What's on your mind?  ::whispers::
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
*CEO*: Understood...keep me posted.
SO_Love says:
*CEO*:  Did you have the station personnel upgrade the sensors and science station?
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Thank you.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
<Computer>: Diagnostic complete, there is a slight misalignment of the gravity generators and the inertial dampers are slightly out of line.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::turns in his chair:: XO: Well we wanted things to go back to normal . . . and here we are, at normal.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*SO*: Yes I had them do that and I checked the systems out myself.  Problem?
CNS_Ens_Dizion says:
:: By habit watches the crew for tell tale signs in their actions and speech  ::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*XO*: Sir there is a slight misalignment of the gravity generators and the inertial dampers are slightly out of line.
SO_Love says:
*CEO*:  No, not at all.  I was just caught off guard.  Usually you have to tweak them after the station has had their hands on them.  And they are also running about 5% faster.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*XO*: I have teams on it as we speak.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: tries to pin down the shutter ::
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Normal...Hopefully we can get this repaired and get to the coordinates soon.  *CEO*: Understood...can you repair the misalignments?
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
CEO: Understood.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*SO*: Not this time, I tweaked them myself.  You know how I hate starbase engineers and technicians.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::before turning back to the station takes a quick look over at the SO and sighs::
SO_Love says:
*CEO*:  Actually, I didn't, however I will file that fact away in my head, and thank you.
SO_Love says:
::Glancing through the various reports and updates, sends them to the appropriate science personnel.::
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
*CEO*: How are the realignments coming along?
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
Ens. Harrison: You finished with the re-alignment of the inertial dampeners?  And how about the gravity generators?
Ens. Harrison says:
 CEO: Yes ma'am all repairs completed.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
Ens. Harrison: Good son.  Keep up the good work.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*XO*: Sir, all repairs completed. You should be able to go to warp 9 without any further problems.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
*CEO*: Thank you Lt.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::sitting at the conn::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*XO* I come to serve.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: taps her console finishing system checks ::
CNS_Ens_Dizion says:
:: Types in PADD, CEO possible trust issues ::
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
::grins at the CEO's words and looks over to the FCO::  FCO: Well Commander...repairs are complete...let see what she can do...Warp 6 please.
SO_Love says:
::Finished with that task, makes herself comfortable and reads through the updates she should be familiar with, like the game springball, which she had never played or watched before.::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
XO: Super Skipper!  ::feels himself get a little slap happy then calms himself:: XO: Warp 6 aye.  ::engages::

ACTION: Claymore glides effortlessly into warp 6.

FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
XO: Warp 6, no problems.  *CEO*: Good work J'Loni.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::senses that Squiggy has gotten out of his cage again and has him beamed to her office and on his perch::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: smiles as they go faster and faster ::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
~~~Squiggy: You stay in my office and on your perch and behave yourself.~~~
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*FCO*: Thank you, sir.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
::looks wide eyed at the FCO...and grins::  FCO: Warp 6 seems to be going well...Lets try Warp 9 Commander...see what she can really do.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::sits up straight:: XO: Excellent idea sir, I'm right on that.  ::engages the engines to warp 9:: ALL: Warp 9!
CTO_LT_Blade says:
::initiates another sensor sweep for hostile ships::
SO_Love says:
::Glances over at the FCO and XO thinking they are having too much fun as her hands curl around her station.::

ACTION:  The Claymore jumps to warp nine efficiently.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
~~~<Squiggy> J'Loni: Yes my master I will behave as you wish.~~~
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
XO: Warp 9 no problems, hopefully we can make the rendezvous now.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
::watches the view screen as the stars zoom by..."Ahh, Warp 9," he says to himself::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::quickly turns her head towards her office as she hears her beloved pet speak telepathically to her::
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
Self: I wasn't hearing things. Squiggy answered me.  After all this time I thought he couldn't telepathically communicate.  This is wonderful.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Agreed...  ::looks back to the PADD and sees that a few last minute posts came in and sends them on their way to the CO::

ACTION: At warp nine, the Claymore quickly arrives at the Romulan Neutral Zone and the rendezvous point.

FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
XO: We are approaching the coordinates, Commander.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Drop out of warp Commander...nice and easy.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*FCO*: Hows she handling now?
SO_Love says:
::Eyes slightly wide, she looks up from her reading.  Under her breath.::  No wonder the Romulans have joined... this game is not exactly safe.
SO_Love says:
::Glances over at sensors, seeing they are still clear.::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::takes the ship slower and slower then to impulse:: XO: Aye sir, dropping from warp.
SO_Love says:
XO:  No sign of any ships.  The area is clear.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
*CEO*: Better, Lieutenant, thank you.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
CTO: Stay at Green alert...  SO: Keep scanning the area...just in case.
SO_Love says:
XO:  Aye sir...
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
OPS: Please contact the Romulan ship, Lt.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
:: still in shock at the birds response she continues with her inspection::
SO_Love says:
::Keeps a close eye on the sensors.::
SO_Love says:
XO:  Commander... I have a ship decloaking just off the bow.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: opens a comm:: *ACULAN*: This is the USS Claymor-re, Please r-respond.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: Thank you Ensign.
SO_Love says:
::Checks the registry.::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::eyes the screen, has yet to ever have a pleasant dealing with the 'Star Empire'::
SO_Love says:
XO:  She registers as the Aculan.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: Understood...keep your eyes scans incase they have company.
SO_Love says:
::Does a passive scan of the Romulan ship.::

ACTION:  The Romulan D'deridex class warbird decloaks and fills up Claymore's view screen.

OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: stares wide eyed at the huge Romulan ship as it decloaks ::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
Self: Hello.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
CNS: Thank you Counselor...I want you to join me as we welcome them aboard.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::looks at the engineering view screen:: Self: Hello what have we here?  ::stares at the Romulan D' deiridex type B warbird::
CNS_Ens_Dizion says:
:: Stands Up to get ready to great the quests  :: Self: this ought to be good.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::turns:: XO: Think they will play springball with me for practice? Could be interesting and I could use a partner.
CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::goes to pull up the specs on the warbird::
CTO_LT_Blade says:
XO: Sir, there is the Warbird.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
::walks forward with the CNS::  FCO: Maybe.
XO_LtCmdr_Taylor_III says:
CTO: Thank you, Lt.

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