Host Hebert says:
Summary:  It's been quiet as of late, but Starfleet is uneasy of the peace.  With the random patrols of the vessels near the Borath Nebula, Starfleet has decided to step up its efforts in understanding the nature of the rogues.  Avalon has been called on to do just that.
Host Hebert says:
We tune in to Avalon as she turns ever so slightly in the morning hours.  Wanting to clean up the messes that are still amany... we turn to "Loose Ends."
Host Hebert says:
<<<<< Begin Mission "Loose Ends" >>>>>
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::still adjusting to life on the station::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::sitting in her ready room looking over the requests from Starfleet.::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::in quarters asleep as com. chimes::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
<Mendes>  *CSO*:  Mendes to Hawkes.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
*Mendes*:  Go ahead Amber.  
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*CTO*:  Please report to my ready room.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
<Mendes>  *CSO*: Sorry to wake you up sir, but I just wanted to let you know I am heading over to the Phoenix to check on the new sensor pallets, 
Host Cmdr_Ford says:
:: walks into Operations and over towards the Captain's ready room ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
*CO*: Aye, sir. :: Crosses OPS heading to the CO's RR.::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
*Mendes*:  Sounds good.  Can you make sure the EPS feeds are calibrated to the new power requirements, we wouldn't want to burn them out on start up.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::sets aside a box she has for a purpose later on in the day.::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::rolls out of bed::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
<Mendes>  *CSO*:  Will do, Lieutenant.  Mendes out.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
:: Crosses the deck and goes to the door and rings the chimes.::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::moves to closet and withdraws a new uniform, gets dressed::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Come
Host Cmdr_Ford says:
:: walks out of the way as the CTO enters the Captain's ready room - walks around Operations looking for something to do ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
:: Enters the Ready Room.:: CO: Cmdr. Ashworth reporting as ordered.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  Please have a seat.  ::gestures to a chair in front of her desk.::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::still monitoring the traffic around the station::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
@<Mendes>  ::boards the Phoenix via a gangway and logs herself in...  heads off for the sensor control room::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
:: Watches as Cmdr. Ford exits.:: CO: Aye, sir. :: Takes the proffered seat.::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  How are you and your family settling in?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
CO: Better than expected. It's still quite a lot going from a ship to station life, but we are adjusting.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::moves to his computer terminal::  Computer:  Computer, display today's duty roster.
Host Cmdr_Ford says:
:: crosses operations to the science station and looks over long range sensors ::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::looks over the roster while pulling on boots::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  I am glad that things are going well.  I know that our personnel is a bit thin at the moment.  I hope it changes but we must deal with what we are given.
Host Cmdr_Ford says:
:: looks over the sensors while the crewman is talking to another science officers... casually carries on towards the turbolift ::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  As you know we do not have a First Officer and I would like to know if you would be willing to fill that position along with keeping your other duties as the Chief Tactical Officer?
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  Well I like to say you would be the Acting XO to be more exact.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::leaves quarters for operations, steps onto TL::  TL:  Operations
CTO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
CO: Aye, Captain, I gratefully accept. Anything to help out in the current situation. And I will try my best to uphold both positions.
Host Cmdr_Ford says:
:: waiting at the turbolift for it to arrive ::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::notice a small rogue vessel leaving the Borath Nebula::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  I am so pleased to hear that.  I will try not to let you become overwhelmed but we all seem to manage to get along with what needs to be done.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
::sitting in her quarters with Lone Wolf sitting at her feet as she goes over the repair reports::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::TL doors open, and I walk into operations and assume the science station, relieving Lt. Kelly::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
Kelly:  Hey Somone.  How was your first day back?
Host Cmdr_Ford says:
:: nearly bumps into the CSO when the doors to the TL open ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
CO: I am grateful, for this opportunity and I'll be glad for the help as you know this crew the best.
Host Cmdr_Ford says:
:: walks pass the CSO and into the TL ::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  I do not wish to keep you from your duties any more than is necessary.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
<Kelly>  CSO:  Not too bad sir.  ::looks at the displays::  And not it’s all yours.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::glances at Ford::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
*CO*: Sir sorry for the interruption but repair crews have estimated it will be 6 hours to completion time.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
CO: Aye, Captain, and thank you. :: Prepares to exit the RR.::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
<Kelly>  CSO:  Have a good one...  Oh, you have a sensor contact.  ::smiles and leaves operations::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::checks LRS displays::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*CEO*:  Is that repairs for both vessels?
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
::Lone Wolf opens one eye and his ear swivels around as he hears a sound and moves like a lightening bolt and catches a vole::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
*CO*: That is for the Pheonix
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  I wish you well on your new duties.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::Picks up a vessel leaving the Borath Nebula, sets sensors to track the contact::  CO:  Captain Rushing, I'm tracking a contact leaving the Borath Nebula
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*CSO*:  Understood, I will be out momentarily.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::follows the AXO out the ready room doors.::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
<Mendes>@  ::In the Phoenix sensor control room, looking over sensor pallet installation reports and specifications::
AXO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
:: Crosses back to Tactical.::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
Lone Wolf:  Mother of earth what happened??????  ::still not quite sure of what she just saw::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
:: makes sure tactical is receiving the telemetry on the new contact ::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
::Lone Wolf proudly picks up his head to reveal the vole::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*ALL*:  Senior Officers please report to my ready room for a briefing.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
Self: Jeezz he is a vole catcher.  Hm......I should take him to engineering.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::hears the com and heads for the ready room::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
::hearing the Captain orders for all to head for the briefing room she makes the pup give her the vole body and puts it into the disintegrator and heads for the ready room::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
<Mendes>@  :: opens up her tool kit and takes out a diagnostic probe, opens up an access panel to the EPS mains and checks power settings ::
Host Cmdr_Ford says:
@:: steps out of the lift into the docking airlock where the Phoenix is docked for repairs - he nods to a few repair crew as he steps aboard via the open airlock and walks down the corridor of the Phoenix ::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CSO:  We'll continue with that vessel in a few minutes.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::hears the CO's order, and hands off the sci station to a duty SO, turns and heads for the RR::  CO:  Aye aye sir.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::steps back into her Ready Room::
AXO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
:: Crosses back to stand by the RR door.::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
::enters the lift and heads for operations and the Captains ready room::
AXO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
:: Awaits the others entry into the room.::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::enters the room::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::enters the briefing room and takes an empty seat::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
::climbs the stairs and meets up with the XO and enters the RR with the rest and takes a seat::
AXO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
:: Follows the CEO in and stands by the door.::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
<Mendes> @ :: checks power interface connections, and distribution nodes ::  Computer:  Computer, run a level 4 diagnostic on sensor pallet power utilization matrices ::
Host Cmdr_Ford says:
@ :: rumbles through corridor after corridor... looking for something to do ::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
ALL:  Welcome.  first off I have asked CTO and he has accepted to take on the additional role as our Acting First Officer.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
<fix it so the CSO is in the ready room too,  see above.>
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::looks over and smiles at the newly appointed AXO, she couldn't be more pleased of the choice made::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
ALL:  Starfleet has asked that we take out the Phoenix, as soon as she is ready, to the Borath Nebula for a more hands on and up close check.
AXO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
:: Nods to the others as they look his way.::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
<Engineering> *CEO*: We got a small fluxuation sir in the short range sensor grid.  At this time the cause is unknown.
Host Cmdr_Ford says:
ACTION: At least 10 small glitches have been seen on the local sensor grid... no data has been collected from the incidents.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
CO: Sir engineering reports a small fluxuation in the SRS and the grid cause is unknown at this time but it seems like there have been a number of small glitches but no data has been recorded from these incidents.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
ALL:  I hope that we can better ascertain what has been going on with this Nebula.  Your thoughts?
AXO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
CO: With our friends out there using it to come and go, I think checking it out is a rather warranted and prudent move.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CEO:  Try to see if the sensors on the Pearl and the Phoenix are getting glitches as well.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::attempting to conceal a small wave of nausea::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
AXO:  I agree.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
CO: Understood.
Host Cmdr_Ford says:
:: after strolling about for a half hour, he finds himself back in Operations standing near the Captain's Ready Room again pondering on going in ::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::sees the OPS officer just a bit in color.::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CSO:  You've been a bit quiet.  Any thoughts on us using the Phoenix to check out the Borath Nebula?
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CO:  As long as the new sensor pallets check out, I can't see there being a problem, Captain
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
ALL:  As I have you all here I have some other news.
AXO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
:: Notices OPS trying to fight off a swoon.::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::leans on the wall near her, for stability::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CSO:  Lieutenant Junior Grade Cooper Hawkes please step forward.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
Stands up and steps forward
AXO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
:: Moves over to OPS offering her something more stable.::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::reaches for a box containing a most desired pip::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CSO:  It is with great pleasure that I promote you to full Lieutenant with all the rights and responsibilities encompassing that rank.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::accepts the offer from the AXO, trying to smile through this episode of nausea::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::shakes the CO's hand and accepts the pips::  CO:  Thank you sir
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CSO:  You are very welcome.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
*Engineering*: Please check with the other two ships to see if they are having the same problem as we are.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
<Engineering> *CEO*: Understood sir checking now.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
ALL:  How long until the Phoenix is ready for departure?
AXO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
OPS: Looks like this one is gonna be rougher, dear. :: Hears the promotion and applauds.:: CSO: Congratulations Lt.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::falls back in rank::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
*CO*: Sir my team said 6 hours.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
*CO*:Correction sir 5.5 hours
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
ALL:  Let's finish up what we can until the Phoenix is ready.  Dismissed.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
AXO:  I think so too.  Just so you know, after this one, we are done.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::walks quickly over to the Ashworth's.::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
:: heads out and heads for engineering::
AXO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
CO: Aye, Captain. OPS; Agreed.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Commander Ashworth:  Are you feeling well?
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
Self: How can all these glitches be happening on the station.  I just checked the damn things yesterday and they were fine.
AXO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
:: Nearly chokes out a chuckle as the CO asks the $64,000 question.::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  I am a bit nauseous, but that is normal during pregnancy, especially the early stages.  At least for me.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
OPS:  Oh, I see.  Congratulations are in order then.  We'll take good care of you.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::has returned to operations::  *Mendes*:  Hawkes to Mendes.  Got anything good to tell me?
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Thank you.  I am sure you will.  ::smiles::
Host Cmdr_Ford says:
ACTION: The Station trembles softly as the Red Alert Klaxon goes off.  The minor vibration can be felt throughout the station, but was not strong enough to do any damage.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
::looks up:: All: what the hell is going on now?????
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::looks as she sees the alerts going off.::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
<Mendes>@ *CSO*:  Well the diagnostics looks good. I'm just keying in the start up sequences now.  Should have them online in about ten minutes.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::wonders what is going on::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
::flying into engineering:: ALL: What is going on now?????
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
*CO*: Sir shields are up and online.
AXO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
:: Grinning to the CO.:: CO: Thank you Captain. :: Feels the tremors and hears the klaxon.:: *All*: What the ...?
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::feels the station shake::  *Mendes*:  Understood.  Good work Amber.  Hawkes out.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::tasks station sensor arrays::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
Ens. Maybourne:  Find out what the hell hit us  please.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CO:  Captain.  We've sustained an impact
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
AXO:  Let's find out what going on.  ::heads into operations.::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Report
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CO:  A small cylindrical object, with a small explosive yield.  There's no damage
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
<Ens. Maybourne> CEO: Sir sensors detected a slight impact of a metallic object with a small explosive charge......there was no apparent damage to the hull even though the shields were not up.
Host Cmdr_Ford says:
<fix CO's statement to have All: Report >
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
ALL: Great!!
AXO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
:: Accesses a sensor readout.:: CO: Sensors have detected an impact from a small metallic object with explosive charges attached to it. No damage though. That's extremely lucky for us considering the shields were down.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::returns to her position and looks out the display::  ALL:  Sensors detected a slight impact of a metallic object with a small explosive charge.  However, there was no apparent damage to the hull even though the shields are down.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CO/AXO:  Scanning for debris.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
*CO*: Sir sensors detected a slight impact of a metallic object with a small explosive charge......there was no apparent damage to the hull even though the shields were not up.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CO/AXO:  ::shakes head::  Nothing
AXO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
CO: Looks like my job will be quite easy. Your CSO knows what you want before being asked for it.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
Ens. Johnson take a work bee out and scan for micro fractures....as a matter of fact take a team and do it.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse1 says:
*CO*: Sir I am sending a team out in work bees to scan for micro fractures on the outer hull as a precaution.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CO/AXO:  But I am detecting some residue on our hull.  Traces of ammonium hydroxiles...  The Borath Nebula has a high level of ammonium hydroxiles in its chemical make up
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
AXO:  Yes, he is quite useful.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::the klaxons going off took her mind of her nausea::
AXO_LtCmdr_Ashworth says:
CSO: Appears our friend might have sent us a wake up call.
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
AXO: That's a safe bet
Host Cmdr_Ford says:
Ending Summary:  The small impact rattled the crew's nerves more than station.  No damage except to the tension level of the station.  Hours go by as analysis of the residue continues to take place and the USS Phoenix's repairs are completed.  It would appear it's time to finally tie up those loose ends as more show up.
Host Cmdr_Ford says:
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