Brett 
Summary: With emergency repairs completed, the Delphyne prepares to depart Arcadia for its patrol.  The crew readies themselves, many with mixed emotions.  Reporter Kylie Faint and Bob the cameraman are ensconced on the bridge, filming establishing shots of their departure.

Brett:
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Brett
INFO: The Delphyne is ready to depart, with all non-essential crew sent ashore, only Starfleet personnel remain.

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford 
:: Waits for the turbolift doors to open:: CSO:  After you.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal
::exits onto the bridge:: OPS: Thank you. ::heads for her station::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev
:: Leaving his ready room, having read the mission orders for the fifth time. ::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
::On the bridge going through departure checks::

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford 
::Walks over to the front of the bridge to the operations station, taking over from Lieutenant Etzin.  He smiles at the officer for a moment and then sighs as he takes his seat, not too anxious to embark on this mission.::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
XO: Are we ready to depart?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
CO: No, but I guess we are going to anyway.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal 
::begins her routine checking sensors::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
CO: Impulse at half, no aft torpedoes’, shuttlebay wrecked, we can leave when you are ready, Sir.

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
::exits TL onto bridge and takes over the engineering station.::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
XO: Yes, we must. :: looks around the Bridge, wondering what this mission will mean for the crew::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
CO: Chief Heller can probably work his magic on some of the unfinished work on the way.

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford 
::Makes certain that all systems are ready to go.::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
::Sees Heller arrive:: CO: Speak of the devil.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
XO: Very good, Commander. Take us out of dock and head for the transwarp hub.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
CEO: How goes the repairs, Lieutenant?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
CEO: Has the warp drive been calibrated yet?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
CO: Aye, Sir.

CNS_Ens_Silelik 
::Exits the turbolift doors as they open and enters the bridge::

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
CO/XO:  Weapons are as good as we can get them for the moment, aft launcher is completely shot, and we still haven't had a chance to test the warp drive.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
CEO: I'd say you have a full plate, Chief. Let me know what you need.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal 
::Scans the immediate area and sees nothing unusual on sensors at present::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
aFCO: If you are ready, Mr. Duke, you may take us out. Set a course for the transwarp hub.

Brett 
INFO: Delphyne is given clearance to depart, the operations department bidding them "Godspeed" which seems to carry more emotion than it might have a month before.

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
::Sets up his console to monitor the warp drive and notify him of any changes no matter how small.::

aFCO_Ens_Duke 
::Engages the impulse engines to move Delphyne out to the outer markers:: XO: Commander, we should reach the Briar end of the Gate in en minutes.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
aFCO: Very good.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
CO: Ten minutes to the gate, Sir.

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
CO: While we are on route to the hub we will need to take the time to calibrate the warp drive.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
CEO: Keep an eye on the warp drive, er, chief. Use whatever time you need to calibrate the warp drive. We'd be better off arriving in one piece a bit late than not even getting there.

aFCO_Ens_Duke 
::Watches the ship pass through the layers of safe zones and glances at the screen as they pass one of the active markers::

aFCO_Ens_Duke 
::Calls over his shoulder:: CEO: Lieutenant, I'm preparing to engage the warp drive.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
XO: Very good, Commander. We need warp drive before we go too much further.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
CO: Aye, Sir.

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
FCO:  Understood.  I will monitor the engines and make the adjustments that are needed

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
OPS/CSO: Were the repairs that were done to your stations systems done okay?  Everything should be triple checked by your departments.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
ALL: I hate being in a ship that isn't 100% maybe we can better our odds by keeping the repairs going.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal 
XO: Everything is working and calibrated in my department.

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
::Turns to his station and pays close attention to the monitors::

aFCO_Ens_Duke 
CEO: Thank  you. ::Engages the EPS trunks to the warp nacelles and starts to form a warp field:: XO/CO: Sirs, we're ready for our jump to the Briar.

CNS_Ens_Silelik 
::Watching the navigations officer, he makes a note of Starfleet Academy flight training and considers enhancing his capabilities within that department::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
CSO: That is good news.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal 
::Nods her quiet agreement::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
aFCO: Thank you.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
CEO: How's the warp field?

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
::Turns his head toward one of his consoles that beeps::  CO/FCO:  Looks like there is a small imbalance in our engines, we should be fine using the conduit, but it may cause us problems at higher speeds.

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<Faint>: Bob: O.k., get a good shot of the screen, we missed this the last time.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
CO: Sir, we are ready for warp. How long 'til the calibration is complete.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
CEO: Get a repair schedule ready for that, we'll take the time out to make repairs as we're able.

Brett 
Bob ::Moves around to stand near the Operations position and film the scenery shown by the viewer::

CNS_Ens_Silelik 
::After updating himself on ship status and downloading sensor notes into his PADD from Starfleet Intelligence reports, he logs out of an auxiliary console and makes his way to the bench on the bridge, taking a seat::

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
CO:  I'm on it sir  ::Begins setting up teams to work on the warp drive::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
FCO: Engage warp engines and go to warp 2.

aFCO_Ens_Duke 
CO: Aye sir. ::Engages the warp drive and plunges into subspace on the programmed route to the Briar Patch:: ::turns his chair around to look:: CO: We're standing by. The field looks stable enough. If Lieutenant Heller detects any problems we should have the sub-light period in the Briar to make modifications?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
::Monitors ship systems during warp::

Brett 
Action: The Excelsior moves at low warp without incident, though a slight vibration can be detected in the deck plates by those who know the ship well.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
FCO: Let's hope we hold together long enough to make those modifications... continue to monitor the warp field with CEO Heller.

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
::Feels a slight vibration in ship,::

aFCO_Ens_Duke 
::Nods:: CO: Aye sir. ::turns back around and brings up a field diagnostic window and puts it behind his routing data::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
:: Can feel the slight vibration but tries not to show any concern.. he knows that it's normal.. though he secretly wishes he could run down to main engineering and get involved in repairs himself. ::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
ALL: If any of you pray, now would be a good time.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal 
::raises an eyebrow at  the XO, she's a woman of science not superstition::

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
CO:  Engines appear to be working well but I can feel a bit of a vibration in the ships deck plates.  I think I'll head to engineering and see what I can do from there.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
FCO: Just get us through this in one piece, ensign.

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<Faint> ::Grabs Bob and pulls him over for a close-up of Mash'ev::  CO: Captain, how does it feel to be going back to where you and you crew were nearly killed?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
CEO: good luck.

CNS_Ens_Silelik 
::now that the ship is at warp, he observes the bridge and determines who will be first for psychological evaluation... then, changes that thought when he sees Faint::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
CEO: Very well, chief. Keep us posted and let me know if there's anything you need.

aFCO_Ens_Duke 
::making small adjustments to the field dimensions as they tunnel through subspace::

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
CO:  Will do sir  ::heads to the TL::  TL:  Main engineering.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal 
::focuses on her tasks on her console::

CNS_Ens_Silelik 
::was under the impression the bridge was off limits according to security protocols::

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
::exits TL and heads to the main console::

Brett 
INFO: The ship enters the briar patch and closes on the transwarp gateway

aFCO_Ens_Duke 
::proceeds toward the gate at sublight speed, marveling at the colors of the nebula::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
Faint: Now is not a good time, Ms. Faint. There's too much going on for an interview.

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
::begins a check on al systems tied to the Warp drive looking for the cause of the vibrations::

Brett 
<Faint> CO: Oh, it's hardly an interview Captain.  ::Smiles sweetly::  Just tell us how you feel.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
::Compiles list of repairs still needed::

aFCO_Ens_Duke 
::gets an automated transmission:: CO: Sir... the gate is requesting our access code.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
Faint: I feel? I feel perturbed, Ms Faint. Please excuse me.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
FCO: Send them the access code.

Brett 
<Faint> ::Looks into the camera::  Bob: And there you have it, Captain Mash'ev is understandably tense as the USS Delphyne enters the transwarp gate.  What awaits this ship, and this reporter, on the other side?  Only time will tell.

aFCO_Ens_Duke 
CO: Aye sir. ::enters his own access code to bring up the secure file and attaches Delphyne's ID code to the ship's transponder. In a few moments the gate confirms::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
::Looks up at the reporter then, back to his console::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
:: Grinds his teeth at Faint's proximity and utter lack of sense, biting back the words to have her thrown into the brig. ::

Brett 
Action: The gate flares, and then from its four pylons a swirling energy vortex appears.  The vortex solidifies and becomes very tunnel-like, beckoning the ship to enter.

aFCO_Ens_Duke 
::looks up from his console:: CO: Gateway is within safe parameters that we were told to expect. Shall I take us in?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
::Looks up at the view screen at the vortex because it looks kinda cool::

CNS_Ens_Silelik 
::finds the formation of the vortex immaculate, capturing every detail of it in his head for playback later, before turning his attention to the crew::

Brett 
<Bob> ::Films the vortex::

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
::runs scans on the structural integrity of the warp pylons::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
FCO: Yes, let's go and see where we end up. ::Grins::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
CO: As long as we all end up in the same place. ::Smiles at CO::

aFCO_Ens_Duke 
::smiles back:: CO: Hopefully on the other end of this thing safe and sound. ::turns back to the helm console and engages the impulse engines at half, taking them in to the event horizon of the vortex::

Brett 
Action: The Delphyne enters the gate and is immediately pulled inside, seeming to stretch to three times its length before vanishing into the vortex.  Then, the gate flares once more and the vortex, and Delphyne, are gone.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal 
::watches the screen as the ship enters, prepares herself to take new readings of the other side as soon as they've made it through::

Brett 
INFO: The USS Delphyne makes the journey of 180 light years in only a few minutes.  The ship performs well, though the CEO notes several tell-tales on his board indicating stress induced issues in some sub-system.

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
::looks over readings on his console::  *CO*:  Warp systems all within margin though I am showing some issues in the sub-systems cause by stress.  Other than that she is performing quite well.

CNS_Ens_Silelik 
::taps his PADD into a tricorder and logs the vital signs of crew while heading back to an auxiliary science station... once there, he makes a quiet inquiry:: Computer: Computer, please provide a comparison of bridge personnel vital signs, primarily heart rate and stress level, from entry of warp to present.

Brett 
Action: And then, in a flare of light, the swirling vortex through which they have been riding vanishes, revealing open space.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal 
::begins a new set of scans::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
*CEO*: Very good, continue to monitor and arrange for repairs as needed.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
::Goes back to his console::

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
*CO*: Aye captain.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
XO: Well, it appears we survived the vortex.

CEO_LtJG_Heller 
::begins setting up teams to repair the minor stress damage, not wanting to take any chances::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal 
CO/XO: Nothing unusual on sensors... but it should be noted that the Triangle is producing its usual interference.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
CO: Yes, Sir. Everything is going good so far.

aFCO_Ens_Duke 
::dismisses the transponder screen and brings up a navigational window:: CO: Realigning star maps to check our position. Course, Sir?

Brett 
INFO: The ship has arrived at the far end of the gate, precisely where they should be.

CNS_Ens_Silelik 
::with the computer performing its new function, Silelik returns to his seat::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
CSO: Keep an eye on things, lieutenant. We may not get more than a moment's notice if there is something out there.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal 
CO: Understood

aFCO_Ens_Duke 
::gets readouts of the expected constellations:: CO: Position confirmed. ::asks again:: Course and speed, sir?

CNS_Ens_Silelik 
::looks at the update the computer transmitted to his PADD, finding results on crew vital signs nominal::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
FCO: Head for Amenti space, ensign, heading 127 mark 4.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
FCO: Warp 3, engage.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev 
XO: Make sure the CEO has all the support he needs for repairs.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer 
CO: Will do, Sir.

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