Host Brett says:
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XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::Enters the TL:: Computer: Deck 21.
Host CO_KBeth says:
::on bridge:: FCO: Lt. ETA to Uiono's Star?
CSO_Syrna says:
::at SCI I manning the sensors::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::looks at her PADD:: Self: Lereaux... Lereaux... where have I heard that name. ::Exits the TL when it comes to a stop.::
CTO_Roy says:
::runs a level one diagnostic on the weapon systems::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: Four minutes.
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Are you ready Ensign?
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::walks into the Laundry Room and stops dead in her tracks as she sees who is there.::
CTO_Roy says:
CO: I think so. I never did that before. Any tips of the trade?
OPS_DVon says:
::Setting at the ops station, trying to explain to the elementary teacher that it just isn’t possible for her class to use the long range sensor to research Borg transwarp flight::
CTO_Roy says:
::sees that all systems are normal::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::wonders if she can make a dash for the exit before she see her... then realizes it is to late.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Only shoot the bad guys. You get points off if  you accidentally shoot the good guys ::grins::
OPS_DVon says:
CO: All Departments reporting ready
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::Sees the asteroid field appear on the viewscreen as the Delphyne nears it.  Smiles at the thought of dodging through them.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
OPS: Thank you Ens.
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Maybe we should go at least at yellow alert during the test since we don't know how the drones will react? Just to tell the crew to be on their toes.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::sighs and walks up to the young woman:: Lereaux: Lereaux I presume?
CSO_Syrna says:
::scans the asteroid field::
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: Hold 500,000 kilometers out of the field.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: Nearing coordinates, slowing to impulse, 500k aye.  Khai, I love this job!  ::Snickers::
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: No ensign, we'll do this the whole way...go to red alert.
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Going to red alert, aye ::initiates red alert::
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Scanning to find the drones.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::sighs with relief:: Lereaux: Well this will have to wait. ::dash out the exit before she can hear an utterance from the young woman.::
CSO_Syrna says:
::sensitive Vulcan hearing really hates having the klaxons going off - but alas they must::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
ACTION: The Delphyne exits warp and glides into it's firing position, marked by buoys.
Host CO_KBeth says:
CSO: I want you to scan for the drones also - long range sensors.
OPS_DVon says:
::watches as the ships systems go to red alert, and ships power is automatically rerouted to weapons, and shields::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::runs down the hall to the TL:: Computer: Bridge!
CSO_Syrna says:
CO: Aye. ::scans for man-made metallic compounds::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::Sensitive hearing really hates having the klaxons going of but, hey!, what are you gonna do?::
CTO_Roy says:
::waits to see what the scans will reveal::
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: Nice piloting, Lt.  You hit the mark dead on.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::takes a deep breath and adjusts her uniform as the TL slows.  Then she exits the lift and takes her seat near the CO.::
CSO_Syrna says:
CO: I am detecting several two meter objects at various points in the asteroid field.
CTO_Roy says:
::sighs::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::Leans over and whispers::  CO: I owe you big time.  ::signals that she will tell her later what she means::
CTO_Roy says:
CO: The lateral sensors aren't calibrate well.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
FCO: The trick is stopping this tub.  It maneuvers like a whale with arthritis.
Host CO_KBeth says:
::looks at the XO questioningly and turns back:: OPS: Status of the ships systems?  We've had quite a few upgrades so I want you to monitor them closely.
Host CO_KBeth says:
CSO: Send the coordinates to the CTO.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::monitors her console::
CSO_Syrna says:
CO: Aye. ::sends coordinates to CTO::
OPS_DVon says:
CO: All systems are green, expect for the lateral sensors which I am working on
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: We are at full stop, thrusters at station keeping.
CTO_Roy says:
::had the coordinates but smiles at the CSO and nods to show she thanks her::
CSO_Syrna says:
CTO: ::whispered:: helps when you know what you are looking for.
CTO_Roy says:
::whispers:: CSO: Indeed. Doing stuff in the dark is never good.
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: Thank you Lt....and Lt. Flynn, watch what you say about the Del, mister.
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Before targeting, we should get the lateral sensors fixed. We wouldn't want to shoot without proper targeting sensors.
CSO_Syrna says:
::nods::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: ::Turns in his chair and looks pleadingly at her::  But Captain...::sees her look and just turns around and faces his panel again::
OPS_DVon says:
::brings up lateral sensor programming, to see if the problem is a computer glitch or mechanical error::
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Use the forward sensors, Ens.  You could very well lose the lateral sensors in a fire fight.
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Indeed. I will use the forward sensors for the test.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::sends a memo to the engineering department to look into the lateral sensors.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Fire when ready, phasers at full power.
CTO_Roy says:
:: puts phasers at full, locks in the coordinates CSO sent::
Host CO_KBeth says:
::leans over to Tarrez and asks quietly:: XO: What do you owe me for?
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Aye, firing now.
CTO_Roy says:
::fires::
CTO_Roy says:
::crosses her fingers like Terrans do hoping things will go fine::
OPS_DVon says:
::after a few minutes of going though diagnostics, finds out that the sensors need to be recalibrated which he does in a few minutes::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::grins:: CO:  Remember an Ables’man by the name of Lereaux?  Well I didn't until I ran in to her.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
ACTION: Phasers fire and narrowly miss one drone.  There are five and the shots range from easy to nearly impossible.
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Try the same target  again.
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Aye.
CTO_Roy says:
::reloading phasers, sets in the coordinate:: Self: I will get you!
Host CO_KBeth says:
::turns to the XO and stares at her:: XO: Didn't she transfer off the ship a few months ago?
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Firing again. Sorry for the miss, sir, but without lateral sensors... well... I'll fire now.
CTO_Roy says:
::fires again::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::frowns:: CO: Apparently not.  I just ran into her on deck 21.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
Action: A clean hit.  The Drone vaporizes.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
CTO: Nice shot.
CTO_Roy says:
::smiles:: XO: Thank you!
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Good work Ens.  Now target the second target.
CTO_Roy says:
::locks in the next coordinate and reloads phasers::
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Fire on my mark.
CSO_Syrna says:
::watches on sensors::
CTO_Roy says:
::nods to the CO and waits::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::gets up and moves to a spot where she can evaluate the CTO abilities.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
::waits a bit and then gives the okay:: CTO: Fire.
CTO_Roy says:
::fires::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
Action: Again a hit, the drone is destroyed.  The remaining three are partially hidden by asteroids.
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Good shot, Ens.
CTO_Roy says:
::smiles and checks the next coordinate::
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Do we have to shoot from here or can the ship move so we have a clearer view?
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Try it from here first.
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Aye!
CTO_Roy says:
::looks at the display of the asteroid field::
CTO_Roy says:
Self: well, if phasers hit there, and there, and on that other rock... maybe it will it the drone?
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::notices the ease at which the ensign is handling the console.  One could never have guessed that she was originally a SO.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Select your targets carefully.  If you can destroy one and that clears some of the debris from the others then go for that one first.
OPS_DVon says:
::his panel lights up letting him know that the sensors have fallen into place::  CO/CTO:  the lateral sensors are now ready to use
CTO_Roy says:
CO: All remaining targets are hidden by asteroids. I could destroy some of those big rocks though.
CTO_Roy says:
OPS: That is a good news.
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Try it without the lateral sensors first.
Host CO_KBeth says:
OPS: Excellent job, Ens.
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Aye.
CTO_Roy says:
::tries to find a drone she has the most view of, locks in the coordinate, sets phasers on laterals::
CSO_Syrna says:
::looks over at OPS, nods approvingly::
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Ready
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Fire.
CTO_Roy says:
::fires::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
Action: The phasers hit both the asteroid and the drone, vaporizing both is a cloud of debris and dust.
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Nice work.  ::grins:: You can use the lateral sensors now, Ens.
CTO_Roy says:
CO: 2 still to go. Though those are more hidden. I can see them a bit though.
CTO_Roy says:
::locks in the next coordinate and finds the spot she will try to aim:: Self: This one will be though
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::Watches the CTO as she works at her console.  Thinks the way she bites her lip as she concentrates is really cute.::
CTO_Roy says:
::readies phasers and looks at the CO::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::Senses the stress that the ensign is under but sees that she is not letting it affect her duties.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Fire away.
CTO_Roy says:
::fires that itsy bitsy spot she sees of the drone::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
Action: The phaser impacts the asteroid and deflects debris into the drone.  It is knocked away and begins moving through the field.
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Target and fire again immediately.
CTO_Roy says:
::hears the CO, targets and fires again::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
Action: Phasers impact an asteroid as the drone slides behind it.  The asteroid is vaporized and the drone is sent on a new course, away from the ship.
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Stay with it, Ens.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: C'mon Captain. let's go get it!  ::Flexes fingers on the buttons.::
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Aye ::follow the drone's course::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::feels the frustration in the ensign rise::
CTO_Roy says:
CO: I can take another shot at it.
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: By all means. do so.
CSO_Syrna says:
::keeps an eye on it with sensors::
CTO_Roy says:
::gets a clean view of the drone and fires::
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: Settle down, Lt.  Ens. Roy will handle it.  You'll get your turn soon.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
Action: The drone is hit and destroyed.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
CTO: Great Job Ensign, way to stick with it.
CTO_Roy says:
::is relieved that the drone is destroyed::
CTO_Roy says:
XO: thanks, cmdr.
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Good shot, Ens. But you have one more to go.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: Aye aye.
CTO_Roy says:
Self: Last one.... most difficult. ::breathes::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::steps back a few steps where she can watches the CSO without being noticed.::
CTO_Roy says:
::nods to the Captain as she locks in the last coordinate and sees that the shot will be harder this time to make::
CTO_Roy says:
::readies phasers and waits for command::
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Fire at will.
CTO_Roy says:
::fires::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::Self::  Too bad, I liked Will.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
Action: The phasers hit the drone and avoid the interfering asteroid completely.  A perfect shot.
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Excellent job, Ensign.  Stand down red alert.
CTO_Roy says:
::amazed and can't believe it::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::Smiles at the CTO and gives a silent clap of approval::
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Thanks, standing down red alert ::taps on her console::
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Status of the weapons systems during this test?
CSO_Syrna says:
::sensors show the field is clear of drones::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
Action: Red Alert does not turn off.
CTO_Roy says:
::runs a quick scan of weapon systems::
Host CO_KBeth says:
OPS: How was the power usage during the test.  ::turns to the CTO:: CTO: You can turn off the red alert, Ensign.
CTO_Roy says:
CO: It seems red alert won't turn off ::taps on the panel repeatedly::
CSO_Syrna says:
::wonders why red alert is still going::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
Action: Ship secures from red Alert.
Host CO_KBeth says:
::sits in the suddenly deafening silence as the red alert abruptly turns off:: XO: Contact engineering and have them look into that.
OPS_DVon says:
CO: Power usage during the test was completely with in normal range
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::sighs and wonders if her husband will ever get everything fixed.:: CO: Aye sir. ::walks to her chair and enters the contact on the console.::
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Phasers fired properly 8 times at full power. All the readouts are normal. I must add that it is much easier with laterals than forwards
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: ::chuckles:: That's very true.
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: Plot a course to Collapsar 49.  Take us through that asteroid field, Lt.  And try not to dent the ship.
CSO_Syrna says:
::keeps looking at the sensor data, eager to get to Collapsar 49, though her face does not show it::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: Yes Ma'am!  ::Flexes his fingers with audible cracks and types on the console.::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::send the request and then leans over and whispers:: CO: I am going to go on a rampage if I find out anyone is keeping me from a normal evening with my husband by intentionally breaking things. ::grins::
CTO_Roy says:
::begins to really breathe and checks tactical sensors again::
Host CO_KBeth says:
XO: Don't look at me...I've seen you angry.. ::pretends to shudder::
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::chuckles::
CSO_Syrna says:
::almost grins as she hears the XO's comment::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::Chuckles with glee and slides the "throttle" forward::
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: Engage, Lt.  Full impulse.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
Action: The Delphyne moves away from its position and accelerates toward the field.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: I didn't know there was any other setting.  ::Grins::
Host CO_KBeth says:
CTO: Shields up as we go through this field.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::rolls her eyes at the FCO::
Host CO_KBeth says:
::under her breath:: Self: I think we are going to need them.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::Maneuvers the ship a few times to feel out the controls.  Frowns and mutters a bit.::
CTO_Roy says:
CO: Aye! ::raises shields::
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: Problems, Lt?
OPS_DVon says:
::increased power to shields, doesn’t like how the captain sounded when she told the CTO to raise them::
CTO_Roy says:
::looks at OPS and nods to show that she saw the increase of power::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::At the last second, pulls the ship straight "up" and avoids the field completely.  The Inertial Dampers groan a bit::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: No way Captain.  The field is too dense to maneuver this tu...the Delphyne, through safely.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::walks up behind the FCO.::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::Rights the ship and heads back the way they came, slowing to 1/4 power.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
::grins:: FCO: Excellent judgment, Lt.  ::chuckles:: You'll do just fine.  Take us straight to Collapsar 49.  Maximum warp allowed.
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: Thank you.  However, if you like I will take one of your shuttle through there at any speed you like.  I hate to waste a good asteroid field.  ::Winks::
CSO_Syrna says:
::keeps watching on sensors, making minor adjustments where she finds them necessary::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
::already knows the answer and lays in the proper course.::
Host CO_KBeth says:
FCO: No Lt.  You can 'play' on your own time...with your own shuttle. ::does the really cool hand gesture:: Engage.
XO_Tarrez-Merna says:
::smirks at the cockiness of the FCO and shakes her head as she sits back down.::
CTO_Roy says:
::watches the FCO and is amused by his comments::
OPS_DVon says:
::grins under his breath at the FCO's actions::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
CO: Aye aye.  ::Selects the proper setting for his controls and shoves the "throttle" display to the top of the console.::
CSO_Syrna says:
::just raises an eyebrow at the strange FCO, wonders where he comes from... ::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
Action: The Delphyne leaps into warp on course for Collapsar 49::
Host FCO_Flynn says:
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