The Line in Space - Mission 12 - 11301.15

Summary:  Aboard Deep Space 3 the Claymore's Senior Staff begin to assemble for the early morning briefing with Admiral Cosgrave.

************************** Resume Mission *******************************

Admiral Cosgrave says:
::Continues his discussion with Captain Richter and Captain Aldridge in the observation room while he waits for the Claymore crew.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::On his way to the observation room, tugging at his uniform sleeves as he goes::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Leaves yet another set of temporary quarters to head to the briefing.  Entering the TL, states::  Deck 12.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Slips through the doors before they close::  CAG:  You in a hurry?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Enters the observation room and comes to attention as a great many pips flicker at him across the room::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CSO:  Let me think...  brief by the Admiral...  nope, not in a hurry, why?
Admiral Cosgrave says:
::Turns to the door as someone enters.::  CTO:  Ah Commander Damrok please come in.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Exits his quarters and heads down the hallway for a turbolift.::
 CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Takes a few steps toward the small group of officers::  Cosgrave:  Good to see you, Admiral.  ::Remains very businesslike and subordinate in tone and demeanor::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
CTO:  I'd like you to meet Captain Morgan Aldridge and Captain Lucas Richter.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Exits the Turbolift, straightening her uniform.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Turns to each, still at attention, and nods once apiece::  Aldridge/Richter:  Pleased to make your acquaintances.  Lieutenant Commander Aalet Damrok, chief tactical officer, USS Claymore.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
CAG:  Because you did not hear me call out for you to wait.  I was waiting for Theron as well.  But you looked like.... ::Shrugs::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Folds a PADD under his arm as he makes his way towards the observation lounge::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Quietly steps into the observation room, her bag over her shoulder as naturally as her uniform, and searching for an easily-accessible empty seat....perhaps before all the brass ahead see her::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Pauses and stretches once rather obviously, uncharacteristically enjoying not being on a ship for a while considering how cramped the Defiant class was, and resumes his walk to the observation room::
Captain Aldridge says:
CTO:  A pleasure Commander.  I've read quite a bit of your duty logs.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Has the decency to look contrite::  CSO:  Sorry sis...  kinda preoccupied I guess.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Enters a lift directing it to the observation lounge.::
Captain Richter says:
CTO: Good to meet you Commander.  ::Bows slightly.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Steps into the Observation Lounge behind Raeyld::  CMO: Doctor
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
CAG:  I am sorry I missed you earlier.  By the time I got my people settled and Gladwyn who, by the way has a surprise for you, settled, it was late.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::A bit surprised at Aldridge's remark::  Aldridge:  I only hope they were of some use to you, Sir.
Admiral Cosgrave says:
::Smiles.::  CMO:  Doctor Raeyld a pleasure as always.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Enters the lounge behind the Captain, and silently steps aside out of the way::
Captain Aldridge says:
CTO: Very much so Commander.  I hope to speak with you more at some point.  ::She turns and moves to a seat near the front.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Nods::  CSO:  No worries...  I want to talk to you anyway.  We'll hook up later.  ::Steps aside to let the CSO precede him into the Observation lounge::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
Aldridge:  I would be pleased, Sir.  ::Bows slightly and moves away to a seat a few chairs back from the front of the room::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods, with a slight smile to Cosgrave and T'Shara, still a little ill at ease given the last time she'd seen Cosgrave was an inquiry, then a lot of blowing up, follow by an awards assembly...and everything sort of melts together at this point::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
CO: Captain T'Shara.  Please let me introduce you to some new guests here on Deep Space 3.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Steps off the lift, hiding her concern.::  CAG:  Let me see if I can get Theron to watch Gladwyn and we can go out for some dessert.  ::Smiles::  Your treat.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Steps out of the lift heading for the lounge.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Bows her head slightly to Cosgrave::  Admiral: Admiral.  ::Steps over to the Admiral and others::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Rolls his eyes::  CSO:  Of course it is.  ::Enters the lounge and quietly moves to one of the seats near the back::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
CO: Captain T'Shara this is Captain Lucas Richter and Captain Morgan Aldridge.  Captain Aldridge has just joined us here on Deep Space 3 from Starfleet Command, Earth.  And Captain Richter was in charge of the Claymore's refit.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Enters the lounge and moves off to the side, uncomfortable already at the extra superior officers::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Seeing Theron must have caught the quicker lift, she goes to take a seat next to him.::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Moves silently to a seat, places his PADD on the table then stands next to the seat and waits for the rest of the crew to be seated::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Glances over as Senn sits next to him, gives her a smile.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods slightly to both Captain's::  Aldridge/Richter: Please to meet you both.
Captain Aldridge says:
CO: A pleasure Captain.  I've heard great things about your ship and crew.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Leans close, keeping her voice for his ears alone.::  CNS:  Sorry I missed you.  Sky looked... well.  Could you watch Gladwyn tonight?
Captain Richter says:
CO: Good to meet you Captain T'Shara.  ::Bows a bit.::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Glances over at Sky, thinking he might have any what was on his mind.::  CSO:  Of course, always enjoy time with her.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Does manage to find a seat, down the table and on the same side of the table as Hawk, Senn, and Foster, roughly, then turns her attention to the Admiral and T'Shara::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
All:  Okay let’s all take a seat and we will get this briefing over as quickly as we can.  ::Moves up to the front of the room.::
Captain Aldridge says:
::Takes a seat next to Captain Richter.::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Sits back::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods::  Aldridge: Thank you Captain.  ::Bows to Richter and then moves around to take a seat::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Folds his hands on the table and focuses on the briefing::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Puts his PADD in his lap and sits quietly, waiting for the briefing to begin::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Turns to the admiral.::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
All: I'd like to welcome you back to Deep Space 3 after a very successful mission.  ::Turns on a viewscreen behind him.::  As you can see the probes are operational and relaying close to real time data back to Deep Space 3.
Admiral Cosgrave says:
All:  I've also been in contact with representatives from the Eigreg Government.  ::Smiles.::  They wish to thank the crew of the Kladenet Tan and wish for more meetings in the near future.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Sits back in the chair crossing her legs, and folding her hands in her lap::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Relaxes a little, glad that seems to have gone well for the time being::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Smiles a small smile at the remembrance of their initial encounter with Tola Tan::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks over at Raeyld with a slight smile knowing how much she helped with Tola Tan and their first contact::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
::Motions to Captain Aldridge.::  All: It is my great pleasure to introduce Captain Aldridge.  She has come to us from Starfleet Command, Earth and will be running a small branch of Starfleet Intelligence from Deep Space 3.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Sits up slightly, at that::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Makes sure all the mental red flags that shot up at that announcement don't show in his expression::
Captain Aldridge says:
::Stands and smiles to the crew.::  All: I hope to spend some time with each of you in the future.  From reading the Claymore's logs I feel that I know every one of you.   Our goal here is to help support operations in and around Deep Space 3.  We are not here to take over the Claymore's duties, but compliment her overwhelming success in the area.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Turns her attention to Aldridge::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Frowns at the meeting each of us and SFI in the same breath::
Captain Aldridge says:
::Takes a seat.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Watches Aldridge carefully and neutrally, while paying careful attention to the exact verbiage of each::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks down a moment to take a note on his PADD, and looks back up::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
All: I know none of us like having Starfleet Intel breathing down our necks and looking over our shoulders.  However I've known Captain Aldridge for some time and asked her personally to move a small operation out here.
Admiral Cosgrave says:
All: Next I'm happy to report the Claymore's overdue three year refit is complete.  ::Taps the console bringing up images of the Claymore on the screen.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Brings up the briefing file they received on his PADD regarding the refit and reviews it again, though he's dedicated the information to memory already::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks up at the screen::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
All: After SFIs assessment of the Vroa thanks in no small part by the Claymore they gave us high priority to extend the Claymore's roll in the area.  They also gave us the use of one of the best CoEs in Starfleet.   ::Points to Captain Richter.::  Captain Richter:  Captain if you would like to tell them more.
Captain Richter says:
All:  Thank you.  I believe a complete list of modifications were sent to you all.  So I'll keep my brief short.
Captain Richter says:
All: To keep it short I'll go quickly through the list.  If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
Captain Richter says:
::Looks down at his notes and taps the console to begin showing the changes.::
Captain Richter says:
All: Impulse drives and reactors are upgraded to Mark II versions.  Both Fig-5 reactors and Fig-4 reactors.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Glances over to Richter as he goes through the list::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Jots a few notes as the Captain speaks, just as references to look up more on later when she has the chance::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Listens and watches the screen with interest, even if the information isn't new, glad to keep his mind on ship enhancements and off what Captain Aldridge said::
Captain Richter says:
All: Warp drive is now a mark II version allowing for a max warp of 9.998 for 12 hours.  Normal cruise is warp 7.
Captain Richter says:
All: Your amazing Transwarp Intermixer Warp Drive Unit was checks and replaced as needed.  But otherwise unchanged.
Captain Richter says:
All: Mark x Mahnethohydrodynamic gas fusion thrusters are now in place.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::His hand flies over the PADD recording Richter's words in shorthand.::
Captain Richter says:
All:  Weapons were approved to upgrade.  Type XII Phaser Arrays are now installed and ready for field testing.   Torpedo Sail upgrades are complete.  Providing more automation.
Captain Richter says:
All: All torpedo tubes are now upgraded to Mk 95 direct fire.  They now support both photon and quantum torpedoes.
Captain Richter says:
All: Total tubes: 3 forward dorsal hull, 2 Prt side Ventral hull, 2 Starboard side ventral hull, 4 forward torpedo sail, 2 port aft torpedo sail and 2 starboard aft torpedo sail.
Captain Richter says:
All: We have increased the torpedo load to 400 photon and 130 quantum torpedoes.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks up from his notes, interested in any of Richter's personal remarks on any of the upgraded defensive systems::
Captain Richter says:
All:  Both primary and secondary computers are upgraded to M-14 isolinear Mk X Processors.  LCARS was upgraded to Version 6.3
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Hisses under his breath ever so slightly, he has not heard good things about version 6.3::
Captain Richter says:
All: Shields...  ::Pauses a moment.::  We have increased the number of shield points to 18 while changing them out to Mark Vs.  this brings the total shields up to 2000MW for normal shields and a max emergency shields to 3600 MW.
Captain Richter says:
All: The Claymore's shield systems now protect against 43% of the total EM spectrum.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods slowly, intently::
Captain Richter says:
All: All ablative armor was removed.  ::Taps a few commands into the console.::
Captain Richter says:
All:  As you can see we now have a prototype PPPDC Armor System in place.  This armor was designed around what we have learned from the Vroa.  It’s not fool proof, but we think it’s a step in the right direction.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Considers the armament, shield, and armor changes, now listening as more than just a matter of distraction::
Captain Richter says:
All:  The new Polarized Polystyrene-polydimethylsiloxane Diblock-Copolymer Armor is a self-restoring active armor system.
Captain Richter says:
All: The basic idea is to trap, contain, then either absorb or vent damage taken to the armor.
Captain Richter says:
All: Both Long and Short range sensor pallets were removed and replaced with new pallets.
Captain Richter says:
All: The entire bridge module was removed and replaced with updated console and emergency systems.
Captain Richter says:
All: Sickbay, flight deck and shuttle bays were replaced and upgraded.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Sits a little straighter at the mention of sickbay, looking forward to getting a look at the new module::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Withholds a sigh as she realized she was going to have to work on sensors... again.::
Captain Richter says:
All: All new lab modules, holodecks and internal sensors are upgraded.   We have also added a complete Emergency Holographic Emitters in Sickbay, Engineering, Science, Tactical and the Bridge.  These work the same as the EMH and are for emergency situations.
Captain Richter says:
::Taps the console bringing up an overview of the Claymore.::  All:  Any questions?
Captain Richter says:
::Looks around the room once.::  All: Very well.  Admiral Cosgrave.  ::Moves down and takes a seat.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Glances around at her crew at the mention of questions::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Sets any questions aside for the time being, assuming he will have time to speak with Richter later, not wishing to take up any of the crew's time with his questions of marginal interest::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances around but shakes her head...just wanting to get back on her ship - different though it will seem::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
All: Alright the rest of the Claymore crew is onboard the Claymore herself.  For the past few weeks they have had some time to study and review the new systems.  As of 12:00 hours you’re to depart Deep Space 3 and take the Claymore on a shakedown cruise to Starbase 514.
Admiral Cosgrave says:
All:  Captain Richter has placed a few Derelict transports along the way for systems testing.  We will see you back here in a week.  Dismissed.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Makes the note of their cruise destination, and stands at the word that they are dismissed::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Remains seated for the moment, watching Cosgrave and T'Shara::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
::Moves down and thanks Captain Richter and Captain Aldridge.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Decides, on second thought, that sitting around probably isn't going to get her what she wants in life, and this is something she wants, so she stands to her feet and approaches T'Shara and Cosgrave::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods and stands from her seat, walks over to Cosgrave::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
::Turns to see not only Captain T'Shara walking over, but Doctor Raeyld shortly behind.::  CO: Captain T'Shara.  ::Smiles.::  What can I do for you?
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Looks at Theron::  CNS:  Ready to play with an EMH?
Captain Richter says:
::Stands.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Eyes Cosgrave appraisingly for a moment, then, taking a deep breath, gets up and walks toward the Admiral, "getting in line" to speak with him::
Captain Aldridge says:
::Stands and straightens her uniform.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Notices something of a line forming, and thinks the better of this, deciding instead to smile briefly to each, then turn for the exit::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Smirks,::  CSO:  You like EMHs do ya?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks across to Captain Aldridge, and takes a few steps toward her::  Aldridge:  Captain, I'm pleased to hear that Starfleet Intelligence will be taking up a greater presence in the sector.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Nods bruskly as he finishes his notes then stands and heads for the door quietly.::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
CNS:  Where did you ever get that idea?  ::Stands::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
Admiral: I know you are busy but I would like to speak to you later if possible about this upcoming mission.
Admiral Cosgrave says:
::Watches Raeyld turn and leave.  Smiles slightly.::  CAG:  Flight Lieutenant Hawk.  How goes the fight?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Exits the lounge and heads down the corridor toward the nearest turbolift::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Smiles slightly::  Cosgrave:  The fight continues, sir.  I... I wanted to say thank you, sir.  We didn't exactly start off on the right foot, but you gave me an opportunity.  I just wanted you to know I appreciated it.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CSO:  Hey you’re the one that wants to play with it.  ::Stands.::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
CNS:  We have a couple of hours before we have to board.  Anything you would like to do before then?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Takes her leave letting Hawk and the Admiral talk.  She would speak with Cosgrave later::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
CAG: From what I understand you’re doing a fine job in your new role Lieutenant.  And I don't tend to dwell on the past, but it’s my pleasure.  Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Nods::  Cosgrave:  Thank you, sir.  ::Turns and makes his escape::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CSO:  Sure maybe find us somewhere to grab a bite, hopefully somewhere with some music.
Admiral Cosgrave says:
::Notices that everyone else in line has turned and left.::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Looks a bit cautiously at him as they walk out::  CNS:  And what music did you have in mind?

********************** End Mission - The Line in Space *********************

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