Host TimN says:
48 hours have passed since last we visited the U.S.S. Dublin.  Enroute to their new duty station, Avalon Star Base, the crew has been working on the installation of a classified device to be tested.

Host TimN says:
<<<Resume Mission; "But why?">>>

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Stands closes the display on his console and heads for the bridge.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Walks into Main Engineering carrying a bin of parts and whistling "The Gallows Pole" as she looks around for the Chief Engineer::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::in main engineering, calling up the device specs on a screen, humming as usual when busy::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Is on the bridge, studying the PADD with the device schematics.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Steps from his ready room.::

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::in engineering busy with her tasks::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Cmdr. What’s our status?

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: I got your cut offs Gael. I also brought your remote, and I cobbled up a radio booster to insure the signal will carry through any possible interference we might have. ::Plops the bin down on the workbench::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::at the helm reviewing the links connecting the helm and the device::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: Perfect, now I only need to start installing, and work on a better way to deal with the energy feedback. No rest for the weary.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Looks up.:: CO: Engineering is working on it sir.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Takes his seat slowly.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sir, what’s happening?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::being as direct as she dared.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Ah, so they decided to go along for now? ::Sarcastically.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: reviewing the diagnostic logs on the helm ::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: Not a problem. I read your assessments and designed a fix. ::pulls out one of the cutoffs:: See here? I put electrodes on the side you'll place next to the device when you install it, they lead to a capacitor. It should soak up any feedback. ::winks::

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
Self: Bloody task master.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sir in their defense they were being ordered to break Federation law.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Hands the Cmdr. a PADD.:: XO: This is the report from Lieutenant Delgado.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: did you deal with the plasma fluxes too? Well then I can go to bed and let you deal with it. ::grins::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Thank you sir but that’s not what I meant, do you know why we're being told to test an unsafe, illegal product? ::she whispers.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: I used to do your job, remember? There's a phase discriminator in there too. ::rolls eyes, like any Cadet wouldn't have caught that::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Shakes his head.:: XO: Illegal, ::Starts to speak but stops.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: Perfect, now as soon as the captain tells me what he chose as a safety switch I may start installing.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: Well, you know me, I don't do anything half-way once I decide to do it.

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::moves on to the next generator::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: The legality of the issue remains to be seen. But if something is going on, what better way to head it off?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: You know, I sent him three options.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: sees that the helm is reading nominal ::  *CEO*: Sir, I've just confirmed the helm is responding as expected.  Is there anything I can assist you with?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Signs do indicate Starfleet feels the risk is worth it, I just wish I knew what it was.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: I'll say this for Admiral Crenshaw, he's got a pair the size of watermelons. Deploying a cloak on the Romulan border in front of God, the Tal-Shiar, and everyone. Certainly makes a statement.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*FCO*: Right now nothing Cadet, as soon as I start installing here I will let you know.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Stands again.:: XO: You have the bridge, I'll be in engineering.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: Yes, I like your choice, but we'll see what the Old Man decides.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: I have the bridge, Aye.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
*CEO*: Understood, sir.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
EO: Ariel, would you please come here?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: As soon as I know I will start installing.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Pauses:: XO: I know you stood pretty much silent on the issue. I appreciate your discretion. ::Turns and walks to the lift.::

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CEO: Coming sir.  ::walks briskly to the CEO::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye Sir.

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CEO: You called me sir?

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: You know, all my folks got that cross-training as part of our damage control training. I can lend you bodies for the grunt work if you like? I'm also planning to have them all available once we fire this thing up, in case you need help putting out fires or something.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
EO: We may need to start the device as soon as possible. I will need you to choose a squad and run the wiring from the device to the shields generators. Did you study the device's specs?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: That would be great. This job is huge.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Steps off the lift on the Engineering deck.::

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CEO: Yes sir I did.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: accesses the ship's navigational sensors to run routine scans of local space around the ship::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: I can certainly help with anything that interacts with Tactical, like the shield generators and such.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
ALL: Captain in Main Engineering. ::stands at attention::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::She said not unkindly and thought to herself, "How else to act when one is between a rock and a hard place." An XO's job was to support the Captain, especially in front of others. Just because she personally disagreed with orders didn’t mean she totally threw everything out the window. She didn't feel this was strong enough to remove the CO over....::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Comes to attention::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Steps up slowly, not speaking at first.::

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::nearly jumps out of her skin and snaps to attention fast::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::And her respect held her hand, until she could see more of how this would pan out.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Aloud: At ease.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Stands easy, looks at the CO neutrally::

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::tries to relax as she had the daylights scared out of her::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::relaxes:: CO: We are ready to start the installation, all the ground work has been done Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Pulls PADD from behind back.:: CEO: I've read your report.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
Bridge Stations: Reports please?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::nods at the CO::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO: I think I agree with some of it.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
<DUTY_TAC> XO: Tactical systems are nominal Commander, Threat Board is green, no contacts.

Host TimN says:
<DutyOPS>XO: No new comm ma'am.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: Helm is nominal, sir.

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::raises an eyebrow::

Host TimN says:
<Bridge SO> XO: Nothing new here either ma'am.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Acknowledges bridge stations, and returns to her thoughts.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: Which part sir?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO: I think choice number two would be the best as well.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: I will start working on it, this way we may cut the times of installation.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Watches impassively, listening::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::She makes a note that the CO yet again sidestepped her question, she never did find out if he knew why they were being told to do this and continued to wonder.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO/CEO: You both understand that I will be the final word as to if the device is activated?

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: It's your boat, Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Which brings me to another item.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::nods once again:: CO: This is why I spent the last 48 hours working on a switch sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: ETA to Avalon?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Turns to face Lt. Hembrook directly.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Looks back with no fear or any other emotion showing, totally impassive::

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::doesn't like the feel of this at all::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::goes to stand near front half of bridge.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: glances at the console::  XO: Reading approximately 10 days to Avalon at warp 6, sir.  If we increase our speed to warp 8, we can make it there in 6.5 days.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Fine we'll hold speed for now. I'll ask the Captain later if he wants to increase.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: Aye, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: How do you like the Dublin Cadet? ::remembering she'd not really talked to him much before.::

Host TimN says:
ACTION: CAPTAIN CERDAN NODS CURTLY TO THE CTO TURNS AND LEAVES MAIN ENGINEERING

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: The Dublin is a great ship, sir.  ::pauses....  not really knowing what else to say::

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::is glad the Captain left::

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CEO: Sir can I go back to work now?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
EO: Well you heard the Captain. ::passes her a PADD:: Starts wiring the cloaking device to the shields generators and take as many people from tactical as Lieutenant Hembrook allows you. ::smiles:: You will do a great job.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: Gina, may I talk to you in private.  ::indicates his small office with a nod::

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CEO: Yes sir. ::takes the PADD and thinks about how many people she would need::

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CTO: Sir I will need 6 people.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
*TAC*: Tactical Teams One, Two, and Three, report to EO Rochelle for duty working on the shield grid. EO: That's about a dozen bodies, all of them know the grid.

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Well its interesting that’s for sure, just stay alert things like to happen quickly or not at all. ::Goes and sits down.::

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CTO: Thank you sir.  I appreciate the help.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: Sure Gael. ::Walks into her old office::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: Aye, sir.  I'm keeping an eye on our navigational status as we speak sir.  :: feels sort of stiff talking to the Commander ::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::follows her and makes sure the door is shut:: CTO: You did great out there. I share your same troubles you know that.

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::turns and waits for the help to arrive::

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::"Was I ever that new" she thought to herself noticing the formality of the cadet...then she decided yes she was.::

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::reads the PADD as she waits::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: I'm not worried. I did my job, and I'll stand up before any review board and defend my actions. If you break the law, I don't care if you are the Chief of Starfleet Operations, I'm going to nail you if it happens on my boat.

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::He was a little older then she was and her instinct was to treat him like an equal but remembering times as a cadet, she knew that was not a rapport that could be built quickly.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Tactical teams arrive in short order, with tool kits and shield grid diagrams and charts::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: Yes you did. And hopefully once I crack the software we will know a little more. Do you think you can help me with that?

Host TimN says:
<OPS>XO: Starting to get comm concerning activities near the Neutral Zone ma'am.

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Goes to ops.:: OPS: What are they saying?

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::sees them enter and she takes them to the shield generators and begins the work::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: You know it. ::rubs her hands together and cracks her knuckles:: I still have the Daes Irae. ::winks::

Host TimN says:
<OPS>XO: Just normal reports ma'am... who's going where... who's watching whom.

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
OPS: Anything we should know about?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: Well but then you will have to kill me if I see it, I'd rather live. :;grins:: But cool, as soon as I have all the squads starting the installation we may work on that.

Host TimN says:
<OPS> ::Looks up at the XO:: XO: Seems to be routine background data ma'am.  I've posted them to the daily ship report for the senior staff to read.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: You know what worries me most about this thing? How shoddy it is for a special project. I've seen better quality crap cobbled together out of the back rooms of Ferengi bars. Something here stinks, and it isn't the lousy casserole in the mess of labs.

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
OPS: So far so quiet.:: she said, knowing how rare that was.::

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::keeps his guard up by continuing to monitor local space around the Dublin::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: You are right, so it probably means we will have to install it and save the universe. And of course nobody will ever know.

Host TimN says:
<OPS>XO: Avalon station is welcoming us and wants our resupply lists if any.  Should I forward to department heads? Since we just left DS-9 I doubt we're in need of anything special.

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
OPS: Still better safe then sorry let the Station know we are compiling and will get back to them ASAP, and inform the department heads please.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: Or worse, we're lab rats and everyone will deny everything when this device, and the whole Romulan Armistice, blows up in our faces. I didn't know Section 31 had enough clout to lean on an Admiral like Crenshaw. They are getting bold.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: What is Section 31?

Host TimN says:
<OPS>XO: Will do ma'am. ::sends Avalon the answer and then forwards resupply requests to department heads::

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::She sat down again this time reviewing a history on violating treaties, hoping for some idea as to what’s happening...

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::On a console at her elbow; silently::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: A secret squirrel group in Starfleet Intel, that doesn't officially exist. They caused some trouble for the folks on DS-9 before the Dominion War.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: Tell you what, I better not know anymore, I would probably compose a ballad on them, between me and secrecy there is a huge wall caused by my loud mouth.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: Yeah, probably better if you kept that to yourself. But just the same, better watch yourself, this whole thing is sour from top to bottom.

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Unable to sit still stands again, and tries not to pace too much.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: Gina, I think so too. In any case we better start working on this thing before the Captain becomes apoplexic. I will see you at the computer core once we start cracking the software.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
::starts picking up on the XO's anxiety and begins to fidget too::

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::working with the teams to get the wiring done::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: Fine by me. Where would you like me to help out now? The Duty Tac is manning the Bridge. I'm sure I'd be more use someplace installing something.

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Seeing the effect on the Cadet goes to sit back down, trying to be calm.:: FCO: Waiting is not something I do well. ::She said, trying to make a little joke.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: Can you lead the teams that have to run the EPS conduits from the fusion reactor to the device? I will work on calibrating the device.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: Great, I just LOVE Rad-suits. ::rolls eyes:: Comm me if you need anything. I left you a PADD in the bin on the cutoffs if you need a reference.

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
XO: ::smiles:: Sorry, sir.  It's just rubbing off...  I feel like something's going to happen.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: I think you are the most qualified to install the gallows, and those go with the power conduits. I'd rather it is you the one doing the work.

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::drops the hyperspanner:: Self: Bloody hell.

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::bends over to pick it up and hears a ripping sound::

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Something always happens, just never know when, that’s the tough part.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CEO: Yes, you're right. I'd rather not have amateurs installing explosives around power lines. ::Gets into a suit and grabs the bin:: See you for dinner?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::opens the door and exits on main engineering once again:: All: Squad 1 and 2 go with Lieutenant Hembrook. Squads 3 and 4 come with me. Ok squirrels lets go earn our chestnuts!

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: Sure, but what wine goes well with cracking codes? ::laughs::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Heads off down the corridor, leading her Merry Band of Marauding Leprechauns into the Jeffries’s Tubes::

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
Self: OH no don't tell me that was my uniform!

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*XO*: Commander we are about to begin the installation, there may be some temporary shortages of power so I am going to increase our emergency power buffer just in case.

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Wonders where the Captain is and if he is returning to the bridge.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
*CEO*: Ok just watch the vital systems.

EO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::turns bright red and takes her tunic off and puts it around her waist just incase it had::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*XO*: I will Commander; those of the ship are the only vitals I am going to watch for a long time I am afraid. Delgado out.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Starts delegating tasks and teams to do them, then heads off to scout the best spots to place the radio relay and the cutoff switches::

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Wonders at Delgado's choice of words as he closes the comm. Makes a mental note to talk to him and the CTO later.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Either everything is happening or nothing doesn't tend to lean to in-betweens.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::arrives on the room where the device is held under strict surveillance:: Engineers: This may very well be our Sistine chapel we will start making sure all engine emissions are masked..

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
:: monitoring the helm as the installation begins ::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
:;looks as is tricorder starts registering the modifications:: *FCO*: Can you calibrate the response time of the helm and device connection from the Bridge Cadet?

FCO_Cdt_Ferrone says:
*CEO*: Aye, sir.  Beginning calibration now.  ::starts the calibration routines::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*FCO*: Perfect. Keep up the good work.

Host XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Gets notice of the installation and thinks to herself, "I hope we know what we're doing."::

Host TimN says:
<<<Pause Mission>>>

Copyright (c) 2006 Star Trek: A Call To Duty. All Rights Reserved.