Stardate: 10610.15
Episode: 274
Official Mission Transcript

Starring, in order of appearance: 

	Paul Conrad as Lieutenant Commander Alan Johnathon Vernius

	John Flory as Ensign Wolf

	John Welle as Lieutenant Junior Grade Kami 

	Kytra Selipuini as Lieutenant Junior Grade Chitwa

And

	Jack Farfri as Captain Ray T’var Durron

With 

	Frank Tucker as Ship Manager 

Guest Staring 

	Linda Baus as Ensign Brady

	Lynda Anderson as Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle 

Host Ship Manager Frank Tucker says:
The USS Europa has been assigned to patrol the Cardassian border.  They have been at it about 18 hours, and already the monotony has started to set in with the crew.
Host Ship Manager Frank Tucker says:
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Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
::on the bridge in the XO's chair::
Commanding Officer Captain Ray T’Var Durron says:
::walks onto the bridge from his ready room, his arms folded looking almost relaxed:: XO: Report.
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
::At her station, listening to comm traffic in the area.::
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
::checks sensors and hums softly to himself::
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
::Sits at his post going over information from the propulsion systems.::
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
::Checks power allocations in the different departments, verifying primary systems have full power.::
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
CO: Sir, we're nearing the Cardassian border, the ship is at condition green, no contacts to report.
Counselor Lieutenant JG Chitwa says:
::doing some paperwork in her office::
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
::begins long range sensor scans::
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
XO: Sensor sweeps show nothing unusual sir
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
::in engineering:: Ens. Saunders: Take a team and go over the warp core systems with a fine toothed comb.  You and I now that SF Base engineers are not the greatest.
Counselor Lieutenant JG Chitwa says:
::leans back in her chair and looks over at the peacefully snoozing gryphon::
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
XO:  Not picking up anything unusual on comm traffic, Sir.
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
<Ens. Saunders> EO:  Yes sir.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
FCO: Mr. Kami, have you plotted our patrol route along the Cardassian border?
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
CTO/OPS: Very good, carry on.
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
XO: Yes, sir, I have. Would you like me to make a change?
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
::Nods to the Executive Officer, and continues to keep an ear to communications in the area.::
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
FCO: Forward it to my console, I'd like to take a look at it.
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
::Raises an eyebrow.:: XO: Aye, sir. ::Forwards the course.::
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
::bends over the patrol route:: CO: Sir, would you like to take a look at this with me?
Counselor Lieutenant JG Chitwa says:
::gets up and walks across the room and sits next to Windfeather, nesting into the soft feathers and continues reading her PADD::
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
::looks around bridge glad to be off the Station and back on the ship::
Commanding Officer Captain Ray T’Var Durron says:
::sits down at the command chair and looks around::
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
:: does her usual rounds in engineering making sure that everything is running as should be::
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
::runs quick diagnostic of weapon systems not entirely trusting the SB engineers::
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
::Notices the pull of power on tactical systems and verifies diagnostics are being performed.::
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
::walks over and double checks the intermix ratio to make sure it is 1:1::
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
::Wonders why the XO is so interested in his course.::
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
FCO: Looks good to me, Mr. Kami. Lay it in.
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
XO: Thank you, sir, will do. ::Enters in the course.::
Commanding Officer Captain Ray T’Var Durron says:
::looks around the bridge silently::
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
CO: This should be a quiet mission, for a change.
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
::then walks to the main board and begins a level three diagnostic across the board::
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
CTO: Mr. Wolf, constant scans, if you please.
Counselor Lieutenant JG Chitwa says:
::looks up at the sleeping bird and gently scratches between her wings::
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
::satisfied with the result of the diagnosis begins another sensor sweep::
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
::Begins to see a pull of power now in engineering and verifies diagnostics are being performed.  Checks to make sure power allocations are steady across the board, adjusting from secondary systems as needed.::
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
XO: Aye sir
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
::sets sensors up for constant sweeps::
Host Ship Manager Frank Tucker says:
Action: A planetary system is detected on LRS.  While this was expected, the energy reading on the 5th planet was not.  The system is listed as uninhabited.
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
*OPS*: Doing a level three diagnostic across the boards should be finished soon.  Can't be too sure as I hate the SB engineering corps.
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
XO: Sir sensors are detecting an energy source on the 5th planet of the oncoming system
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
*EO*:  Understood Lieutenant.  I've verified and adjusted power from secondary systems to allocate for the primary systems.  I have you at 100% now.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CTO: What kind of energy source?
Counselor Lieutenant JG Chitwa says:
::finishes working on her report and hits the 'send' button:: Windfeather: Now to just get the Captain's eval done.
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
*OPS*: Confirmed.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
FCO: Mr. Kami, get the co-ordinates of that planet from Mr. Wolf, plot a preliminary course.
Host Ship Manager Frank Tucker says:
Action: The system is in the DMZ.  While scans are inconclusive, it could be a Cardassian Listening post since it is very near Federation Space.
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
XO: unknown sir am continuing scans
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
XO: Aye, sir. CTO: Mr. Wolf, would you mind sending me those coordinates?
Counselor Lieutenant JG Chitwa says:
<Windfeather> ::slowly opens one eye:: Chitwa: Eh?
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
FCO: transferring co-ordinates now
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
CTO: Thank you. ::Begins plotting the course.::
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
::Listens to the conversation between the other bridge officers.::
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
::focuses scans on the planet::
Counselor Lieutenant JG Chitwa says:
Windfeather: Oh, nothing.
Commanding Officer Captain Ray T’Var Durron says:
::remains silent, observing,::
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
Self: Hmmmm
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
XO: Sir, the planet is within the demilitarized zone. Would you like me to execute the course?
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
::blinks::FCO: Hmm... no, just plot the course for now.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
::looks to the CO:: CO: Your thoughts?
Commanding Officer Captain Ray T’Var Durron says:
XO: Are reading any Cardassian vessels on sensors?
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
::doesn't answer the CO directly:: CTO: Any other vessels on our sensors?
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
XO: It's been plotted, sir.
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
XO: No ships on sensors sir
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
FCO: Very good, stand by.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
CO: No ships, sir.
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
XO: Aye.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
OPS: I saw that Lt Rochelle was planning some heavy duty diagnostics in Engineering, can you find out what her progress is? and when she expects to be completed?
Commanding Officer Captain Ray T’Var Durron says:
XO: Any Cardassian outposts or colonies?
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
CO: Nothing on our charts, sir.
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
::is satisfied for now she walks back into her office and allows HighWing to step on to her shoulder while she goes and sits at her desk going over the latest logs::
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.
Commanding Officer Captain Ray T’Var Durron says:
XO: Dose that strike you as odd?
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
CO: Very, but the Kobayshi Maru scenario comes to mind, and I'm hesitant to order us into the DMZ.
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
*EO*:  Lt. Rochelle, can you tell me what the status is of your diagnostics that you are performing?  Estimated time of their completion, please?
Counselor Lieutenant JG Chitwa says:
::looks over the other work she still has left to do and sighs::
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
CO: We can always pass the buck to Admiral Crenshaw, we're still in subspace comm range of DS-102.
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
*OPS*: All diagnostics are complete.
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
*EO*:  Aye, Lieutenant.  I'll inform the Executive Officer.  Brandy out.
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
XO:  Sir, Engineering reports diagnostics have been completed, and engineering reports ready, Sir.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
OPS: Excellent... ::slightly distracted::
Commanding Officer Captain Ray T’Var Durron says:
::sighs:: XO: Move us to the nearest point on our side of the DMZ.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
CO: Aye, sir.
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
::Notices the Executive Officer lost in thought, but remains focused on her duties.::
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
CO: Sir I suggest raising shields and placing weapons in standby just in case
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
FCO: Mr. Kami, bring us to the closest point to the planet that you can, without crossing the DMZ, Warp 5.
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
::strokes HighWing as he sits on her shoulder and it gives her a comforting feeling as she doesn't like being this close to the DMZ::
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
XO: Aye, aye, sir. ::Plots the course and executes it.::
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
::nods at the CTO's suggestion:: CO: I concur with Mr. Wolf.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
OPS: Inform engineering that we'll be closing in on the DMZ and I want all systems ready to go.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
FCO: ETA to course completion?
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
::Nods to the XO.::  XO:  Aye, Sir.  Right away.
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
*EO*:  Lieutenant, the boss says we are closing in on the DMZ, and wants all systems ready to go.  Report your status to me when ready, Sir.
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
::gets up and is about to exit her office when her com badge goes off::
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
XO: About twelve hours, sir.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
FCO: And if we increase our speed to Warp 8?
Commanding Officer Captain Ray T’Var Durron says:
XO: I disagree, no need to appear aggressive.  However, give bring secondary generators online, and give us the best sensor scans we can get.
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
::Hears the FCO, and thinks a lot can happen in 12 hours, but remains silent on that one.::
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
CO: Aye, sir.
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
*OPS*  Bloody DMZ.  Tell the boss that this ship is as ready as she will ever be.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
OPS: Bring the secondary power generators online and work with the CTO to boost sensor resolution, if you please.
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
*EO*:  Aye, Lieutenant.  Will do.
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
XO: Sir I suggest we prepare a class V recon probe
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
::continues to walk out of her office and walks to the main board and brings online the other fusion reactors to hot standby just in case::
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
CTO: Do it, work with OPS and the EO.
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
XO: Aye sir
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.  Engineering reports all systems ready.  Bringing secondary power generators online.  ::Presses some buttons on her console, and brings the secondary generators online.::
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
*XO*: I have brought the rest of the fusion reactors online to hot standby if needed.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
*EO*: Excellent work, co-ordinate with OPS, please.
Counselor Lieutenant JG Chitwa says:
::leaves the sleeping gryphon and heads to the Bridge::
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
CTO:  Secondary power generators are coming online now.  You have full power to boost your sensor resolution.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
OPS: Very good
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
*XO*: Understood
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
:: turns to console and begins to configure the probe::
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
XO: About three hours, sir.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
FCO: Engage, Warp Factor 8
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
XO: Aye. ::Increases speed to Warp 8.::
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
::hears the pitch of the engines and wonders who pushed the button::
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
::Continues to verify sensors are receiving adequate power.::
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
XO: Permission to leave the bridge to configure the probe sir
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
FCO: Mr. Kami, you may want to work with Lt Rochelle to tweak the engines, this is their first time at Warp 8 since the overhaul.
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
*OPS*: I have brought online the rest of the fusion reactors on line just in case.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
XO: Granted.
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
XO: Yes, sir.
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
*FCO*: I heard the pitch of the engines change you just jump to warp 8?
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
*CNS*: Counselor to the bridge
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
:: salutes and heads for the TL::
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
*EO*:  Aye, Lieutenant.  I am seeing a slight surge in engineering's power, and am adjusting to compensate.
Counselor Lieutenant JG Chitwa says:
*XO*: On my way sirrr.
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
TL: Armoury
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
*EO*: How're the engines holding up, Lt.?
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
::Adjusts the power to evenly flow to engineering, while maintaining proper ratio to scanners.::
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
*OPS* It is not a surge, it is the fusion reactors online and in hot standby.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
CO: 3 hours until we arrive, sir.
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
:: exits TL and heads for the armoury, grabbing toolkit as he goes::
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
*FCO*: Well you might want to warn me next time.  But for now they are holding just fine.
Commanding Officer Captain Ray T’Var Durron says:
::stares at the viewscreen apparently lost in thought::
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
*EO*:  Right, I mean I can see the extra power being pulled for engineering resources.
Counselor Lieutenant JG Chitwa says:
::exits TL on the Bridge and looks around for the XO::
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
*EO*: Sorry about that.
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
::Hears the TL doors swish open and looks back for a moment.::
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
:: opens access panel to the probe and begins to configure it’s settings::
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
::stands up and walks over to the CNS:: CNS: A couple things, first, check in with the Captain, he's a bit distracted today. Second, do you know anything about Cardassian psychology?
Counselor Lieutenant JG Chitwa says:
::nods:: XO: Was alrrready gonna do that. ::thinks:: Not much morrre then the basics, I'm afrrraid.
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
*EO*: Ma`am could you please join me in the armoury, I need assistance configuring a classV recon probe.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
CNS: Any thoughts on why the Cardassians might put a listening post in this sector? There's nothing here of real military value.
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
*CTO*: Be there in a minute.
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
*EO*: thank you Ma`am
Counselor Lieutenant JG Chitwa says:
::paw to her face as she thinks:: XO: Maybe they'rrre not interrrested in militarrry value but...something like rrresourrrces orr something. Is therrre anything of value on this planet?
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
Ens Saunders: Take over I will be right back.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
CNS: Nothing in our databases, but its worth a second look. Check on the Captain for me. ::walks to the OPS console::
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
::Notices the XO walking in her direction, and tries not to be too nervous.::
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
::suddenly remembers that HighWing is still on her shoulder::
Counselor Lieutenant JG Chitwa says:
::nods and moves over to the CO:: CO: Mrrr. Durrron? Do you need a cup of coffee orrr something?
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
::removes access panel ::
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
HighWing: Perch in my office go.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
OPS: Ensign, bring up the database entry on this planet. Let's do some research...
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
::the bird takes off and disappears into her office and then she exits ME::
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Pushes a few buttons on her console to bring up the database.::  It will just take a second ..  ::Waits.::  Here we are...
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
*CTO*: On my way.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
::notices the FCO fidgeting next to them:: FCO: You may want to pay attention to this too, Mr. Kami. You might have to make decisions like this someday.
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
::Looks over at the XO.:: XO: Aye, sir.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
OPS: What does it say?
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
::takes the quick way and enters the armory::
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
::looks up from the panel::
Commanding Officer Captain Ray T’Var Durron says:
::stretches slightly:: CNS: No, I'm just...thinking.
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
XO:  It's a class M planet, Sir, but no life.  There's not enough water to be considered suitable for colonization.
Counselor Lieutenant JG Chitwa says:
::kneels down next to his chair:: CO: Oh, about what? ::smiles::
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
OPS: I see... ::looks at the FCO:: FCO: What does that suggest to you?
Operations Officer Ensign Brandy says:
XO:  And it's been in Cardassian control for a hundred or more years.  ::Looks at the data scrolling.::  Awh, here we go.  It became part of the DMZ after the Dominion War ended.
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
EO: thanks for coming ma`am the XO wants this up and running pronto, need a full recon scan of that planet and the energy source
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
XO: It tells me that there must be something uncommon on that planet that has some sort of value.
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
CTO: Well lets get to work shall we?
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
::begins to work on the probe with the CTO::
Chief Tactical Officer Ensign Wolf says:
::gets back down to work::
Commanding Officer Captain Ray T’Var Durron says:
::motions to the empty chair next to him:: CNS: About the best course of action.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
FCO: Possibly... but let's try and think from a tactical perspective... ::waits for the FCO's answer::
Engineering Officer Lieutenant Mariana Rochelle says:
:: picks up the hyperspanner and begins to work on the sensor gear::
Counselor Lieutenant JG Chitwa says:
::sits down next to him:: CO: Ah, I see. Well what arrre the prrros and cons of each choice?
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
XO: Well, if it's so close to the border of the DMZ, then it may be a good tactical point to hold. I'm not much on planetary tactics.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
FCO: I understand, it's good to think about these things.
Executive Officer Lt Commander Alan Vernius says:
OPS: Thank you ::walks back to his chair::
Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Kami says:
XO: It is. Sorry, sir, but I think I'm a little slow today.
Host Ship Manager Frank Tucker says:
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