BobAGM says:
<<<<<<Start Wonderful Elara Mission>>>>>

FCOVnSckl says:
::at helm, getting ready to plot course to where OP 725 will be located::

CO_Torbin says:
::walks onto his bridge and sits down in his chair::  XO: Status?

CEO_Ross says:
:: Outside of Main Engineering, gathering tools to begin modifications on the phaser arrays and weapon systems, after completing mods to LRS, looking tired::

OPS_Fey says:
::on the bridge at operations::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::on turbolift heading to the bridge to meet new captain::

CEO_Ross says:
:: remembers to inform captain of modifications to the engines...then remembers he sent the staff a memo::

XO_David says:
::on the bridge getting out of the center chair:: CO: Standing by for your order to depart.

SO_Kij says:
::At the science station on the bridge::

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Course has been set for engagement once we leave the starbase.

CO_Torbin says:
::nods at XO & FCO::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::arrives at bridge TL doors open::

CEO_Ross says:
:: Looking around the warp core at his new engineering staff, Ross feels excited if not tired::

CNS_DrJo says:
:: In her office and picks up a PADD and heads to the bridge::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::steps out onto the bridge::

CO_Torbin says:
OPS: Status of systems Ensign?  Are we ready for departure?

SO_Kij says:
::starts to feel space sick::

CEO_Ross says:
*Bridge*: This is main engineering warp engines will be online shortly, finishing intermix equations updates.

XO_David says:
::sits in his chair and takes a deep breath:;

OPS_Fey says:
CO: all systems look to be at optimum.

CNS_DrJo says:
::has her reading glasses on and is reading the PADD as she enters the TL::

FCOVnSckl says:
OPS: At least you have familiarity with our operation systems.

CMO_Jiosa says:
::Moves towards the captains chair:: CO: Ens Jiosa reporting for duty as CMO Sir

XO_David says:
::looks up at the new CMO::

CEO_Ross says:
:: inputs last equations and makes sure all modifications are online:: *CO/FCO*: Warp engines online sir's max cruise velocity is now warp 9.725

OPS_Fey says:
FCO: Yes sir. It is a nearly exact copy of our trainer.

CO_Torbin says:
::nods to the CMO::  CMO: Welcome aboard Ensign..  ::points to the rather ugly married guy next to him::  That would be Lt. Harison, ship's XO

CNS_DrJo says:
::walks out of the TL with her head down reading not taking in much as she walks around and takes her seat::

CMO_Jiosa says:
XO:Pleasure to meet you sir

FCOVnSckl says:
*CEO* Thanks Ross.  Just make sure you keep them together for me.  I might need every last millijoule you have.

XO_David says:
CMO: Same here.  Welcome aboard.

OPS_Fey says:
Co: Warp engines are on line.

CMO_Jiosa says:
XO:Thank you sir

CO_Torbin says:
::nods to OPS::

CEO_Ross says:
::smiles:: *Bridge*: Understood

CMO_Jiosa says:
CO:Ill be heading down to sickbay now sir

CO_Torbin says:
Bridge: We all ready to leave?

CO_Torbin says:
CMO: Sounds good

CNS_DrJo says:
::Looks up:: CMO:  Welcome aboard, Ens.

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Not to sound anxious or anything, sir, but let's hit the road.

CEO_Ross says:
:: walks over to the master display console and begins looking over the readouts, notices all systems operating at 110 percent::

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Sounds good to me.

CMO_Jiosa says:
CNS: Hello Counselor ::heads back to the TL::

CO_Torbin says:
XO: Get us clearance and let's "hit the road" Number 1

XO_David says:
CO: Aye sir.

CO_Torbin says:
XO: Places to go, people to see, all that..

CNS_DrJo says:
CMO:  If you need any help don't hesitate to ask OK

CEO_Ross says:
::As he gathers his tools to start mods to weapons systems, he thinks he might want to clear it with the CO first, so he walks to the TL: Bridge

CMO_Jiosa says:
::TL doors open, enters and say "Sickbay" doors snap shut::

XO_David says:
FCO: Stand by for departure.  OPS: Clear all moorings.

FCOVnSckl says:
::gets thrusters to station keeping, preparing to back us away from drydock::

BobAGM says:
SB OPS: Elara please report departure status?

CNS_DrJo says:
::goes back to reading her PADD ::

XO_David says:
COM: SB595: Starbase 595 this is the U.S.S. Elara requesting permission to depart.

BobAGM says:
SB OPS: Understood... stand by

CMO_Jiosa says:
::turbolift arrives exits, and enters sickbay::

CEO_Ross says:
:: Exits the TL and walks over to the engineering station quickly checking undocking procedures::

FCOVnSckl says:
::prepares to engage starboard thrusters::

CEO_Ross says:
::smiles at all the new faces and the old ones::

XO_David says:
COM: SB595: Standing by.

FCOVnSckl says:
::turns to look at Ross::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::enters her office and begins to review the Bridge crews Medical files::

BobAGM says:
SB OPS: Elara you are cleared for departure, bearing 271.05, maintain 1/4 impulse until clear of first marker

CEO_Ross says:
:: Sees Eric turn and smiles, he smiles back at his and begins tapping on console::

XO_David says:
COM: SB595: Understood.  FCO: Would you do the honors Mr. VanSickle?

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Aye sir.  Backing off on starboard thrusters.

XO_David says:
OPS: Begin de-docking procedures.

FCOVnSckl says:
::starboard thrusters engage, we move away from docking pylon::

CO_Torbin says:
::watches his crew do their thing::

BobAGM says:
SB OPS: God Speed, Elara

CEO_Ross says:
:: begins to feel the Elara move reads the readouts of all systems:: ALL: Undocking complete, Elara is under own power

SO_Kij says:
::looks at the panel in front of her::

XO_David says:
COM: SB595: Thank you for the hospitality Starbase 595.

CNS_DrJo says:
:: Feel funny not being in sickbay but is enjoying her new roll::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::walks back into the mild mess that is sickbay:: Self: Wish Lea could have come with me she could help me a lot

FCOVnSckl says:
All: Engaging fore thrusters.

OPS_Fey says:
::de-dock in progress.: XO: all clear.

XO_David says:
CEO: Well done on the upgrades.

XO_David says:
::nods to OPS::

FCOVnSckl says:
::ship starts to back up toward the door::

CEO_Ross says:
::sits and watches the main viewer as they clear the Starbase:: XO: thank you sir....me and my engineering team still have a lot of work though

FCOVnSckl says:
OPS: Set viewer to astern.

XO_David says:
CEO: You up to it?

CO_Torbin says:
::gets an idea::

CNS_DrJo says:
::sit watching the crew and start to tap her foot::

OPS_Fey says:
::setting viewer::  FCO: viewer set astern.

CEO_Ross says:
::smiles:: XO: Of course, you know me cant wait to get my hands dirty....weapons systems are next on the list of upgrades

CMO_Jiosa says:
::runs diagnostics on every piece of equipment in sickbay::

FCOVnSckl says:
COMM: SB 595: We're approaching the main door.  Requesting opening of the door.

BobAGM says:
SB OPS: Opening outer doors

XO_David says:
CEO: Tri colbalts?

FCOVnSckl says:
::we continue to back out through the doors::

CEO_Ross says:
:: thinks to himself, bye bye starbase 595::

FCOVnSckl says:
Ross: Good riddance, huh?

CEO_Ross says:
XO: among other things....::smiles at Eric:: FCO: yeah no kidding

OPS_Fey says:
::double-checks all system readouts::

XO_David says:
CEO: Valar's going to be happy.

FCOVnSckl says:
::ship emmerges from the SB::

CNS_DrJo says:
::can't sit there get up and walks over to the science 2::

FCOVnSckl says:
All: Coming about.

CEO_Ross says:
XO: I know, but its still a lot of work ahead of my staff and me

CMO_Jiosa says:
::all equipment checks out ok::

SO_Kij says:
::looks up and smiles::

FCOVnSckl says:
::ship pivots 180 degrees::

XO_David says:
CEO: Good luck.

FCOVnSckl says:
All: Going to 1/4 impulse.

CEO_Ross says:
:: Sits back and watches the show progress::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::enters her office and reviews Medical files::

FCOVnSckl says:
::ship goes at 1/4 impulse, heading toward outer marker::

XO_David says:
::stretches::

CO_Torbin says:
::sitting back letting the crew do their jobs,  which they seem to be doing rather well::

CEO_Ross says:
::decides to wait ‘til they clear the perimeter to mention the planned modifications to the Captain::

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: We have reached the outer marker.

SO_Kij says:
::turns slightly green::

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Acknowledged Mr. VanSickle,  proceed at your discretion

CEO_Ross says:
:: notices the SO looking sickly::

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Aye sir.  Engaging preset course at warp 8.5.

CNS_DrJo says:
::tries to sit at the science two station and notices the SO looking a bit off colour:: SO:  Are you OK... Space sick hey.

SO_Kij says:
CNS: What gave it away? ::smiles::

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Make that warp 6,  we're not in any great hurry.

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Aye sir.  Warp six.

FCOVnSckl says:
::resets velocity then punches the engage button::

CNS_DrJo says:
SO:  12 years a medical  ::smile:: Come on and I will take you to sickbay

SO_Kij says:
::smiles again and follows the CNS::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::checks to see if they have the Battle of Brittania for the holodeck that’s program is not available::  Self: Good thing I brought the program

CEO_Ross says:
:: Sitting and watching the console::

CNS_DrJo says:
::walks to the TL and waits for the SO:

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Status?

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: We are heading to OP 725 at Warp 6.

CEO_Ross says:
:: watches the Warp engine field status::

SO_Kij says:
::walks on to the TL::

XO_David says:
::sits back and looks over upgrade data::

CO_Torbin says:
*IC*  Attention all hands, this is the Captain..  There will be a party in the Tranquil Nebula at 1800 hours so everyone can mingle and get to know everyone else...  Attendance is encouraged, but not required and dress is at your discretion..

CEO_Ross says:
:: Smiles at that captains comment::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::sounds like fun::

CO_Torbin says:
::hopes he doesn't regret that dress at discretion part::

FCOVnSckl says:
::wishes Valar can get away from her research::

CNS_DrJo says:
SO:  Kalri it fine, I get sick sometimes to but I have another reason...

SO_Kij says:
::laughs slightly::

CNS_DrJo says:
<computer> Deck 12

OPS_Fey says:
::runs one more check on the systems::

XO_David says:
::looks at the Captain:: CO: Dress at your discretion eh?

CMO_Jiosa says:
::moves out into the main sickbay::

CO_Torbin says:
XO: yeah.  I figure, might as well see them out of uniform,  you can tell a good bit by how people dress

Host BobAGM says:
>>>Time warp to 1755 hours<<<<<<<

CEO_Ross says:
::gets up and walks over to bar and asks for a moonlight fix ale::

FCOVnSckl says:
::still on bridge::

SO_Kij says:
::sighs and tries to disappear in to a corner::

CEO_Ross says:
:: looking around The tranquil nebula::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::in quarters getting ready for the party::

CO_Torbin says:
::in his quarters deciding on traditional bajoran clothing::

FCOVnSckl says:
::wonders where the heck Ramirez is::

FCOVnSckl says:
Computer: Location of Ens. Ramirez, beta shift FCO?

CNS_DrJo says:
:: sitting on her bed crying::

XO_David says:
::walks along in his casual clothes towards his quarters::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::uniform of black evening gown:: Self: Wanna make a good impression definitely black evening dress

CEO_Ross says:
;; Walks over and sits down at a forward observation table alone::

FCOVnSckl says:
<Computer> FCO: Ens. Ramirez is in the Tranquil Nebula.

FCOVnSckl says:
Self: Figures!

OPS_Fey says:
::takes the TL from deck 6 to the Tranquil Nebula wearing her dress uniform::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::quickly slips into dress and heads to the Lounge via TL::

CO_Torbin says:
::gets dressed and checks to make sure his full earwear is in place, instead of the small one he wears while on duty::

CNS_DrJo says:
Self:  I am not going to the stupid party, I am fat and ugly.  ::cries a little harder::

XO_David says:
::enters his quarters:: CNS: You here?

FCOVnSckl says:
*Ramirez* VanSickle to Ramirez, what the heck are you doing down there?

CEO_Ross says:
:: Sits staring at the stares seeing how peaceful it is to watch them flutter by::

CNS_DrJo says:
XO:  Honey I am in here. ::calls from the other room::

FCOVnSckl says:
<Ramirez> *FCO* I'm having fun.  Isn't that what the Captain ordered?

FCOVnSckl says:
*Ramirez* You also were supposed to relieve me on the bridge. ::grumbles::

XO_David says:
::enters:: CNS: You ok?

CMO_Jiosa says:
::enters the lounge and notices CEO Ross in a corner walks over to him::

CNS_DrJo says:
XO: No... I am not going.

SO_Kij says:
::walks over to the bar and sits down. Sighs and wonders what to order::

FCOVnSckl says:
<Ramirez> *FCO* Sorry sir, on my way.

CO_Torbin says:
::decides he is ready and begins to walk towards the Tranquil Nebula::

CEO_Ross says:
::notes a strange face approach him::

CNS_DrJo says:
::gets up and walks past him::

XO_David says:
CNS: Why not?  ::follows her::

CMO_Jiosa says:
CEO: Mr Ross? I am the new CMO Ens. Elizabeth Mackenzie Jiosa

FCOVnSckl says:
::turns to Bailey:: Bailey: Ensign, is Valar still wishing not to be disturbed?

OPS_Fey says:
::enters the Tranquil Nebula::

CNS_DrJo says:
XO:  I fell fat and ugly OK it’s stupid but I don't want to go....

FCOVnSckl says:
<Bailey> FCO: Yes sir, sorry.  She wants to concentrate on those photon grenades.

CEO_Ross says:
::smiles at the Ensign:: CMO: hello Ensign....actually I prefer Lt. Ross but its ok since were off duty...sit down

SO_Kij says:
::looks up to see who is here::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::sits down with Lt Ross::

XO_David says:
CNS: Oh come on.  No one cares

CEO_Ross says:
CMO: So are you getting acquainted with everyone?

CEO_Ross says:
....((And the Elara))

CO_Torbin says:
::enters the lounge and looks around::

CMO_Jiosa says:
CEO: Yes everyone has been wonderful

CNS_DrJo says:
XO:  Yes that would be right... See not even you care.... Go enjoy yourself I will stay here.

FCOVnSckl says:
Bailey: ::sighs:: Well, she is the CTO.  I understand.

FCOVnSckl says:
::sees Ramirez come to the bridge in civvies::

CEO_Ross says:
CMO: well we have a fine crew and its gonna be a long two months getting used to each other

XO_David says:
CNS: I'm sure there are a lot of people who look a lot worse.

SO_Kij says:
::orders a Bajoran wine and sits back::

OPS_Fey says:
::moves to the bar and sits quietly, watching and sipping her drink::

CEO_Ross says:
::takes a sip of his drink::

FCOVnSckl says:
Ramirez: ::looks at his attire::  Well, I guess that'll have to do.  Take over at the helm.  Bailey:  You have the bridge.

CMO_Jiosa says:
CEO: I figure that’s a good thing for me didn’t expect to be a CMO right out of the academy

SO_Kij says:
::smiles at OPS::

FCOVnSckl says:
<Ramirez and Bailey> ::in unison:: Aye sir.

CO_Torbin says:
::sees Ross talking with one of the new crew::

CNS_DrJo says:
XO:  So you think I look just as bad as I do... Thanks Honey

FCOVnSckl says:
::leaves the bridge::

XO_David says:
CNS: I didn't say that

CNS_DrJo says:
XO: you did have to...  Besides what am I going to wear....

CEO_Ross says:
CMO: hehehe yeah well I was Chief Science officer on my last posting for a while, almost right out of the academy...its takes some time but it comes

CO_Torbin says:
::decides to join them and walks over towards them::

CEO_Ross says:
::notes the CO enter the lounge::

XO_David says:
CNS: You've got SOMETHING don't you?

FCOVnSckl says:
::to self:: By Brahma, Ramirez!  Can't you do anything right?

SO_Kij says:
::sips her drink::

FCOVnSckl says:
Computer: Tranquil Nebula.

CMO_Jiosa says:
::orders a Bajoran Brandy, neat::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::has back to CO::

FCOVnSckl says:
Computer: Also transport me a T-shirt.

CNS_DrJo says:
::Walks back in the bed room and gets changed::  XO: David I do its call a dress uniform

CO_Torbin says:
::arrives next to them::  CEO/CMO: So how are you all doing this evening?

FCOVnSckl says:
::a red T-shirt materializes on the TL::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::starles:: CO: Doing fine Sir

CEO_Ross says:
:: Takes another sip of his drink:: CO: Captain, welcome join us wont you...Ens Jiosa and myself were getting acquainted

FCOVnSckl says:
::slips off uniform shirt and puts on T, transfers the badge::

XO_David says:
CNS: Awwww come on.  Remember the dress I bought you on SB 595?

CO_Torbin says:
CMO: You can drop the sir Ensign…  we're off duty now..  ::grins::

FCOVnSckl says:
Computer: Transport uniform shirt to my quarters.

CMO_Jiosa says:
CO: Sorry Sir ack I mean Varel?

FCOVnSckl says:
::uniform dematerializes, then TL stops on deck 10::

CNS_DrJo says:
::Starts going through her clothes and finds the dress he is talking about:: XO:  Yes, darling

CEO_Ross says:
:: laughs at the exchange between CMO and CO::

CMO_Jiosa says:
CO: It the Academy in me talking

XO_David says:
CNS: Come on.  You look fine.

SO_Kij says:
::stands up and heads to her quarters::

CO_Torbin says:
CMO/CEO: We will definitely need to break you of that, won't we Chief? ::grins evilly::

FCOVnSckl says:
::enters the Lounge::  All: So what's this I hear about a party?

CO_Torbin says:
::yells back::  FCO: Just ended Eric, sorry 'bout that

CEO_Ross says:
:: stares back out into space seemingly lost from the Conversation:: CO: What...what did you say sorry?

CMO_Jiosa says:
::takes a sip of her Bajoran brandy::

FCOVnSckl says:
::laughs at the captain::

CNS_DrJo says:
:;changes out of her uniform and puts on the dress takes her hair out and gives it a brush, fixes her face and walks out to her husband::  XO: There I am ready.

CO_Torbin says:
::grumbles::  CEO: I said that we definitely need to break our good CMO of those horrid Academy habits..

CEO_Ross says:
:: smiles slightly at the captains remark::

XO_David says:
CNS: You look great.  ::enters the TL:: TL: Main Lounge.

CNS_DrJo says:
XO:  Thank you

OPS_Fey says:
::finishes her drink and relaxes.::

CEO_Ross says:
::smiles:: CO: oh yes of course captain

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: I would've been here sooner, except for some certain ensign in my department neglecting his duty.

CNS_DrJo says:
::takes her husbands arm as he leads the way::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::just a month or so ago I was at the academy worrying about finals::

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: I trust you will correct that oversight on his part rather quickly

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Oh, skip, I will.  I most certainly will.

XO_David says:
::exits the TL and enters the lounge:: CNS: Relax.

CEO_Ross says:
:: wonders when he will get to finish his modifications::

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: good to hear

CNS_DrJo says:
XO:  yes sir

FCOVnSckl says:
Bartender: Pepsi One, please, ice cold.

CNS_DrJo says:
::smiles::

XO_David says:
::goes up to the bar:: Bartender: Sorium brandy please.

CEO_Ross says:
CO: captain, I was going to ask you about maybe implementing a command code lockout program, or just some set ups in security while we are docked at a starbase...

CO_Torbin says:
CEO: Ask away…  how would it work?

FCOVnSckl says:
::gets his cola and takes a sip::

CNS_DrJo says:
::walks over to the rest of the Senior officers::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::takes a sip of her Bajoran brandy::

XO_David says:
::takes the brandy and wanders off to the SS::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::stands up:: CNS: Hello Jo

CNS_DrJo says:
ALL:  How are we all this evening?

CEO_Ross says:
CO: well after our last little incident at ST 595 I was wondering if command codes should be locked out permanently not allowing anyone access to primary systems without you authorization

CNS_DrJo says:
CMO:  Liz

FCOVnSckl says:
::sees Jiosa in her black dress and almost does a spit take::

CEO_Ross says:
CO: In effect just some step ups in security

OPS_Fey says:
::orders another sweet juice::

CO_Torbin says:
CEO: Interesting idea…  how hard would it be to do?

CMO_Jiosa says:
::notices the FCO out of the corner of her eye and grins::

CEO_Ross says:
:: takes another drink of his drink starting to feel light headed:: CO: with Valar’s help two weeks maybe less

CO_Torbin says:
::watches Eric and rolls his eyes on Ross::

FCOVnSckl says:
CMO: Wow.  If I wasn't dating, I'd be all over you.

XO_David says:
::walks up:: CO: Hi Captain.

FCOVnSckl says:
::then sees the other Doc::

CO_Torbin says:
XO: Hey David…  how are you and your lovely wife doing?

CO_Torbin says:
CEO: Alright, go ahead and get with her on it Chief

CEO_Ross says:
:: Looks ahead towards the Viewport as he finishes his drink::

FCOVnSckl says:
CNS: Hey Doc.  You are looking good.  Your outfit really accentuates your look.

XO_David says:
CO: Quite well.  ::takes a drink:: Except for the fact she barely has any clothes she can ware.

CO_Torbin says:
XO: Heh…  replicate her some..

CNS_DrJo says:
::smiles::  FCO: Thank you

XO_David says:
CO: Plan too.

CMO_Jiosa says:
::just keeps grinning::

Host BobAGM says:
>>>>>>Time Warp to 1 hour out from OP 275<<<<<

CO_Torbin says:
::on bridge, in center chair::

FCOVnSckl says:
::at helm, monitoring course and speed::

XO_David says:
::on the bridge wishing he hadn't had that brandy::

CEO_Ross says:
:: ON bridge at his engineering station thinking where has the time gone?::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::in sickbay with her mo::

OPS_Fey says:
::on the bridge at operations::

Host BobAGM says:
ACTION: Sensors detect several small ships at the edge of the sensor envelope

XO_David says:
::looks at his screens:: CO: Captain are you seeing this?

Bailey says:
CO: Sir, several small ships are at the edge of sensor range.

CEO_Ross says:
:: Tries to analyze the sensor readings::

CO_Torbin says:
Bailey: On screen

CNS_DrJo says:
::sit on the other side of the Captain::

Bailey says:
::puts the sensor image on the viewer::

CMO_Jiosa says:
MO: Could you run a cortical scan on Ens. Mills and sends the results to me

Host BobAGM says:
ACTION: Icons for 6 ships appear on viewer

CMO_Jiosa says:
<MO> CMO: Certainly Sir

Host BobAGM says:
ACTION: Ships are distributed around Elara and keeping pace with her

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: They look like they're at bearing 035 mark 133.

CEO_Ross says:
::Wonders about their distribution....doesn’t like the looks of that::

XO_David says:
OPS: Are any ships supposed to be in this area?

CO_Torbin says:
Bailey: Are those our ships?

Bailey says:
CO: Negative. IFF doesn't ID them as such sir.

CEO_Ross says:
:: Increases power reserves in case they need to make a speedy exit::

OPS_Fey says:
XO: no federation ships are supposed to be on this tract.

XO_David says:
::listens:: CO: Recommend yellow alert just in case.

CO_Torbin says:
Bailey: Alright..  Yellow alert for the moment…  raise shields, but keep weapons offline

FCOVnSckl says:
::readies evasive maneuvers or escape routes::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::sends captain report of increased minor injuries due to holodeck use during the two month trip::

Bailey says:
::instigates Yellow Alert::

CEO_Ross says:
FCO: how far from SB 275 are we?

XO_David says:
::looks over systems:: CEO: You ready for this?

OPS_Fey says:
::prepares for systems changes::

CEO_Ross says:
XO: ::wonders:: Sir?? Oh yeah all systems powered and ready

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Sir, we are one hour from OP 725.

CO_Torbin says:
OPS: Scan the ships...  and hail whichever one appears to be the lead ship..  also, inform OP 725 of the situation

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Current speed.

CNS_DrJo says:
:: sits and watches the crew work::

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Do you think we can outrun them if needed?

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: I'll need to check that.  Bailey: Do we know anything about them?

XO_David says:
Bailey: what are the size of these vessels?

Bailey says:
XO/FCO: Sirs, it'll be a moment.

Bailey says:
FCO: They can get up to Warp 8 at least.

CEO_Ross says:
CO: Sir with my modifications we can go to warp 9.815 for 22 hours they seem to indicate a warp drive capable of warp 8

XO_David says:
::looks at the Captain with a nervous expression and then back to his console::

Bailey says:
XO: The vessels measure 150-by-60 meters.

OPS_Fey says:
::opens up a channel:: Com: *Unidentified crafts* Please identify yourselves, this is the USS Elara.

Host BobAGM says:
ACTION: No comm response from Unidentified ships

CEO_Ross says:
:: Starts to hear dramatic music playing in his mind::

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: I think I can out fly them.

OPS_Fey says:
COM: SB 725 be advised, we have unidentified ships.

CO_Torbin says:
::listening, watching, and thinking::

CO_Torbin says:
Bailey: Are they making any aggressive movements?

OPS_Fey says:
CO: the ships are not responding to our hail.

Bailey says:
CO: Not yet sir.

Host BobAGM says:
OP 725 COMM: Understood Elara... continue on present course and do not attempt to intercept

CEO_Ross says:
::wonders about the starbase's remark::

CO_Torbin says:
Bailey: Keep a close watch on them

OPS_Fey says:
CO: SB 725 says not to intercept.

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Be ready for evasive action if necessary…  no need to wait on my order if you see them fire

Bailey says:
CO: Aye sir.  *CTO* Lt. Mitchell, I think you may need to get up here, sir.

CNS_DrJo says:
CO:  May I make a suggestion.

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: You can count on me for that.  I've got a few new tricks up my sleeve.

XO_David says:
CO: The ships don't match anything in SF databases.  Not yet anyway.

CEO_Ross says:
:: At his station readying all systems for whatever might happen in the future, feeling nervous or apprehensive::

 CO_Torbin says:
CNS: Go ahead Counselor

CMO_Jiosa says:
::notices the CNS is due somewhat soon and looks forward to her first delivery::

OPS_Fey says:
::Takes non-essential systems off-line::

FCOVnSckl says:
::prepares to do what he needs::

XO_David says:
::feels the tension building::

CNS_DrJo says:
CO:  Sir, we are on the very outer of Federations space, they may be friendly with the station

Host BobAGM says:
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Host BobAGM says:
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