USS GENEVA MISSION TRANSCRIPT – 10512.09

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ACTION: THE USS GENEVA HAS BEEN IN SPACEDOCK FOR SEVERAL WEEKS UNDERGOING MAJOR REPAIRS AND REFITS WHILE THE CREW WAS TAKING A MUCH NEEDED REST AND RECUPERATION
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ACTION: THE CREW HAS ALL RETURNED TO THE SHIP AND EACH DEPARTMENT HAS MADE READY FOR THE UPCOMING RELAUNCH AND SHAKEDOWN CRUISE
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ACTION: THE NEW STARBOARD WARP NACELLE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY INSTALLED HOWEVER HAS CONTINUED TO CAUSE MAJOR FITS WITH ENGINEERING
CO_Shras says:
:: In his chair on the bridge, absently looking at the dark viewscreen ::
XO_Taal says:
::sitting in his chair on the bridge::
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
::At tactical, making sure all is well with her department before the ship departs::
XO_Taal says:
FCO: Status.
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
::treating a burn patient::
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
Crewman: There. Next time, check the pressure before you open the valve. ::smiles::
XO_Taal says:
::looks at the ship's helmsman::
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
XO: Systems appear normal; we are ready to take her out for a spin sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
::Wonders if science or engineering ever figured out that energy fluctuation::
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
::watches the man leave and jots down some notes on a PADD::
XO_Taal says:
CTO: Commander, request permission from the Starbase for us to get under way.
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
XO: Sure thing sir... let's see if I remember how to do this... ::Starts searching for the button on her color coded console::
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
COM: SB_OPS: Operations, this is the USS Geneva requesting permission to depart for a normal, routine, and uneventful shakedown cruise.
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
::prepares for interlock release::
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
::waits for final clearance::
TO_Holbrook says:
::reaches the bridge and sees the TAC station occupied, wonders if he's allowed to spectate:: 
SB_OPS says:
#COM: Geneva: Geneva, you have permission to depart. Please note the ship traffic in your flight path and alter course accordingly, and good luck Geneva. :: Whispers under his breath. You're going to need it.
XO_Taal says:
CO: Captain? The honor is yours.
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
::Hears the turbo lift door hiss open and closed behind her, turns and sees a new Tactical Officer::
CO_Shras says:
XO: Hmm! :: definitely looking like someone who did not understand what was being said to him ::
TO_Holbrook says:
::notices the Lt Cmdr's eyes on him::
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
COM: SB_OPS: No fender benders this time base 245. If there are though, hey you're right there to bail us out. Geneva out.
XO_Taal says:
CO: The order to get underway?
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
::check systems for any last minute faults::
CO_Shras says:
XO: Did engineering fix their last problems with the warp nacelle?
XO_Taal says:
CO: All reports from Engineering indicate that all ships systems are functioning within normal parameters.
CO_Shras says:
XO: Good, then you can give the go
XO_Taal says:
CO: Yes, Captain.
XO_Taal says:
FCO: Lieutenant? Take us out.
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
XO: Aye sir, taking us out. ::release umbilicals, disengage interlocks, checks mirrors, engages impulse engines to slow reverse, ::
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
::clearing space dock, brings Geneva to a stop, lays in course:: XO: We are clear of space dock, sir.
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
::decides to take a trip to the bridge:: Orik: I’ll be on the bridge. Call me if anyone else gets plasma burns...
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
::walks out of Sickbay to the Turbolift::
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
Turbolift: Bridge.
XO_Taal says:
FCO: Standard orbit around Starbase 245, thrusters only.
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
XO: Standard Orbit thrusters only, aye sir.
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
::engages thrusters, and prepares to go to ¼ impulse, moves through traffic::
XO_Taal says:
FCO: Lieutenant, once we are clear of traffic, set a course for the Sector 348, gradually increase speed from impulse to warp factor 5. Engage warp on my mark.
TO_Holbrook says:
::takes in the atmosphere of bridge activity, losing himself in it::
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
::clears traffic and lays in course:: XO: Aye sir, course 348 on impulse and then warp 5 on your mark.
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
::steps onto the Bridge::
CO_Shras says:
ALL: All stations, prepare for testing protocols, monitor all parameters, and proceed according to Mr. Taal's instructions, report minor problems to engineering and major problems directly to the bridge
XO_Taal says:
::Watches the ship orbit the Starbase::
XO_Taal says:
FCO: Set a course for the system's star. Full impulse.
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ACTION: AS EACH DEPARTMENT CHECKS AND RECHECKS ITS EQUIPMENT AND CONSOLES, EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE IN ORDER
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
XO: Full impulse aye sir ::lays in requested course::
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
::Makes mental notes, new guy is a quiet one:: TO: So Mr. Holbrook, right now we're just monitoring systems and making sure everything's operational. You can log into TAC II ::Motions to the console behind her:: and get accustomed to the systems.
XO_Taal says:
CTO: Commander, raise shields and go to yellow alert.
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ACTION: ENGINEERING REPORTS SYSTEMS TO BE NOMINAL, WITHIN NORMAL PARAMETERS, NO UNUSUAL READINGS
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
XO: Yes sir. ::Goes to Yellow Alert::
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XO_Taal says:
FCO: ETA to the star?
TO_Holbrook says:
::is jerked alert by conversation directed to him:: "Err, yes ma'am." ::moves to the console::
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
TO: Relax Ensign... it's just a shakedown cruise. ::Smiles reassuringly::  You must be fresh from the Academy.
XO_Taal says:
::watches the star on the viewscreen get bigger::
TO_Holbrook says:
CTO: Yeah. 
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
::walks down the ramp after observing the bridge crew and sits down in the empty CNS chair:: XO: A star, huh?
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
TO: Nervous? ::Watches the Tactical display to make sure there are no holes in the shields::
TO_Holbrook says:
::looks at the station he’s manning:: CTO: A little. 
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
XO: At full impulse it will be a 3 - 4 hours sir.
XO_Taal says:
FCO: Lieutenant, full stop. Reverse the ship's previous course at one half impulse.
XO_Taal says:
CMO: Just verifying that the ship's propulsion systems are functioning correctly, Kazue.
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
::nods::
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
TO: You're not much for small talk are you Ensign? ::Grins and monitors the shields::
TO_Holbrook says:
::blinks and doesn't answer, he doesn't know how to:: 
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
XO: Aye sir, Full stop. Reverse course at 1/2 impulse
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
::turns ship around and engages 1/2 impulse::
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
::Can sense his anxiety and discomfort:: TO: Well, you're gonna have to get used to me running my mouth then.
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
::continually monitoring systems for faults::
XO_Taal says:
FCO: Full stop.
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ACTION: DO TO SEVERAL OVERLOOKED PROCEDURES, THERE IS A FAILURE TO NOTE THAT THE PREVIOUSLY UN-NOTICED ENERGY FLUCTUATION HAS REAPPEARED IN SEVERAL COMPUTER SUB-SYSTEMS
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
XO: Full stop aye sir. ::engages stop on impulse engines:: Stop engaged sir.
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
XO: Sensors indicate forward motion has now ceased, sir.
XO_Taal says:
CTO: Any problems on the consoles?
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
::Sees a light blinking on her console:: XO: Yes sir, we're detecting that energy fluctuation again. I thought it was a malfunction that was fixed but... I guess I was wrong.
TO_Holbrook says:
CTO: Yes ma'am. ::mans his console expertly, but keeps his eyes on ship proceedings at the same time::
CO_Shras says:
CMO: We are a little short handed doctor, would you mind taking the OPS seat and help us do the correct procedure?
XO_Taal says:
FCO: Engage warp. Drop out of warp once we are within weapons range of the asteroids in that system.
XO_Taal says:
CTO: Go to red alert once we drop out of warp.
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
CO: I would be glad to, Captain. ::gets up and moves to the empty OPS console::
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
::Smiles and shakes her head... "Ensigns, so serious."::  XO: Aye, aye sir. Are you going to give me some space dust to shoot at too?
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
XO: Aye sir, engaging warp 1
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FCO_Lt_Williams says:
::monitors engine readouts and steadily increases warp to factor 4::
XO_Taal says:
CTO: There should be plenty of targets, Commander.
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ACTION: AS THE WARP DRIVE INCREASES, THERE ARE NO OBVIOUS PROBLEMS OTHER THAN SOME NORMALLY EXPECTED FLUCTUATIONS BETWEEN THE TWO NACELLES, ESPECIALLY, THE NEW STARBOARD UNIT
TO_Holbrook says:
::manages a weak smile:: 
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
XO: Then I'll be plenty happy sir.
CO_Shras says:
CTO: Scan for a target well away of the shipping lanes and we will warp there for you drill commander
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
XO: Approaching asteroid belt sir, dropping out of warp in 5 minutes.
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ACTION: A SECONDARY BACKUP SYSTEM FOR THE INTERMIX CHAMBER RECIEVING INPUT FROM THE STARBOARD NACELLE GOES INTO A TROUBLE LOOP
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
TO: Ensign, you can take the lead for awhile if you'd like. We're just going to Red Alert after we drop out of warp, then blowing up a few space rocks.
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
::monitoring propulsion systems::
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ACTION: HOWEVER, ENGINEERING SEEMS TO HAVE A HANDLE ON IT FOR THE MOMENT
XO_Taal says:
::sits down in his chair::
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
::notices intermix error, engineering indicate it is under control::
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
CO/XO: Engineering is handling the nacelle power trouble, sirs.
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ACTION: THE GENEVA ARRIVES AT THE ASTEROID FOR TARGET PRACTICE
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
XO: Dropping out of warp sir.
XO_Taal says:
FCO: Very good.
TO_Holbrook says:
CTO: Roger. ::is relieved for something to do::
XO_Taal says:
CTO: Commander?
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
XO: Red Alert coming up Commander.
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
::drops out of warp and runs on impulse::
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
TO: Go ahead Mr. Holbrook.
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FCO_Lt_Williams says:
::positions ship for weapons testing::
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ACTION: AS THE GENEVA DROPS OUT OF WARP, A NUMBER OF WARNING CLAXONS SOUND
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XO_Taal says:
::stands up::
XO_Taal says:
ALL: Report!
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TO_Holbrook says:
XO: Weapons ready and standing by.
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
XO: I don’t... ::looks at the console for some answers:: know what’s the problem...
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
::Was just getting ready to relax a little when the alarms sound, jumps back on her console::
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ACTION: WEAPONS CONTROL SYSTEMS GO INTO A FAILURE MODE LOOP
XO_Taal says:
::walks over to the OPS console and looks at the screen::
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TO_Holbrook says:
XO: Weapons control in failure mode loop sir! ::glances at CTO::
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CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
XO: Maybe we should have tested the systems before we got out of space dock...
XO_Taal says:
CMO: Can you redirect power from weapons systems?
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CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
::Shakes her head and tries to fix the problem:: TO: Those Starbase engineers always mess up something...
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
XO: I think so... ::moves her hands around the console, redirecting power::
XO_Taal says:
::hears the alarm and tries to shut down the sequence::
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ACTION: THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HAS LOCKED INTO AN AUTODESTRUCT MODE, WITHOUT COMMAND AUTHORIZATION
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
XO: Oh my god, what did I do?
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XO_Taal says:
CO: Captain, my authorization to cease the autodestruct is not being accepted!
CO_Shras says:
Computer: Abort autodestruct sequence!
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
::Anxiety spikes as she sees the autodestruct going among other malfunctions::
TO_Holbrook says:
CTO: Yes ma'am, they do. ::concentrates on trying to get systems out of failure loop and fails::
XO_Taal says:
CMO: Open a comm throughout the ship!
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
::quickly opens a ship-wide com::
CO_Shras says:
Computer: Identify, Shras, Commanding Officer, abort
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
CO: Captain, it’s no use!
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XO_Taal says:
*ALL*: All hands to escape pods! Abandon ship! This is not a drill. All hands abandon ship!
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CO_Shras says:
Computer: Time to destruction?
XO_Taal says:
::tries to enter his authorization code into the console again without any success::
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
TO: I would like to take this time to welcome you to the Geneva Ensign... now please get off of her before she blows up.
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ACTION: THE COMPUTER RESPONDS WITH A TIMELY COMMENT...... LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES LEFT
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
Bridge: You heard him, get off the bridge! CO/XO: Come on!
TO_Holbrook says:
CTO: Jesus. ::Follows the crowd off the bridge::
XO_Taal says:
CO: We need to leave now, Captain!
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CO_Shras says:
ALL: Ok everyone to the life-pods, Commander you make sure everyone is out
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
::leaves helm and makes way to nearest escape pod::
XO_Taal says:
*ALL*: All hands abandon ship! You have less than 30 seconds to comply!
CO_Shras says:
Computer: Send distress signal to all channels "USS Geneva auto-destructing, crew abandoning ship"
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
XO: Come on, let’s go... ::tugs on his sleeve::
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ACTION: THERE IS A FAILURE IN ENGINEERING, THE INTERMIX CHAMBER CRACKS AND PLASMA QUICKLY FLOODS THE AREA
XO_Taal says:
::follows Kazue as she drags him to an escape pod::
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ACTION: ALL ENGINEERING STAFF IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE INTERMIX CHAMBER ARE KILLED INSTANTLY
TO_Holbrook says:
::makes his way to the nearest escape pod, marveling at how big the screw up was::
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
::Arrives at the escape pods, makes sure all are to max capacity before they close::
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ACTION: THE WARP CORE QUICKLY FAILS AND THERE IS NO TIME OR PERSONNEL TO EJECT IT
XO_Taal says:
CO: Captain! All escape pods with the exception of the ones from the bridge have been jettisoned. It is time to go!
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
::Takes a look back before getting into the pod and closing the hatch::
CO_Shras says:
XO: All right :: pick up a PADD on his chair and follows Taal ::
XO_Taal says:
::enters the escape pod and waits for the Captain to enter before sealing the hatch::
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ACTION: WITH THE INTERMIX CHAMBER FAILURE AND THE SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE WARP CORE CONTAINMENT.... AN EXPLOSION IS IMMINENT
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
::Inputs the command to disengage from the Geneva::
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ACTION: THE ENGINEERING AREA OF THE SHIP QUICKLY BECOMES INVOLVED IN AN EXPLOSION
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
CO/XO: Well, this was a lovely shakedown cruise...
XO_Taal says:
CMO: Yes, we must schedule another one.
TO_Holbrook says:
::is in an escape pod, looking around at the faces around him; he remains passive::
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ACTION: MOST OF THE ESCAPE PODS, LIFEBOATS, AND THE AEROWING SHUTTLE HAVE GOTTEN CLEAR, HOWEVER, SHUTTLES LEAVING FROM THE REAR OF THE SHIP ARE NOT AS FORTUNATE, DUE TO THEIR PROXIMITY TO THE EXPLOSION
CO_Shras says:
:: looking at the Geneva from the viewport of the life-pod ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
::Looks across at the TO, suddenly she's as quiet as he is::
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ACTION: MANY OF THE SHUTTLES DEPARTING FROM THE REAR OF THE SHIP ARE LOST
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
XO: Oh my God! The pods! ::has her face pressed up against the window::
TO_Holbrook says:
::has seen death to one closest to him, hence not as affected as some would be::
FCO_Lt_Williams says:
::looks back as explosions tear holes in the Geneva::
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
::tears well up in her eyes as the ship explodes:: CO/XO: What... happened?
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ACTION: THE ESCAPE PODS, LIFEBOATS, SURVIVING SHUTTLES ARE ALL KNOCKED ABOUT BY THE ENERGY WAVE FROM THE EXPLOSION. SEVERAL BUMP INTO EACH OTHER, SEVERAL ARE SEVERELY DAMAGED
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
CO: Captain, activate the thrusters and propel us forward. The pods are hitting each other!
CTO_LtCmdr_Pierce says:
::Feels numb and can't make any words come out, even to comfort the other officers in the pod with her::
XO_Taal says:
CMO: I do not know. However, it would appear the ship activated the self destruct sequence without proper command authorization.
TO_Holbrook says:
::closes his eyes and loses himself in a self-made shelter from reality::
CO_Shras says:
:: bumped his head quite hard as the pod was hit ::
CMO_LtJG_Kimura says:
::grabs a safety belt and holds on for dear life as the pod tumbles::
CO_Shras says:
ALL: .....Remain calm, everyone hold to something solid, the shockwave should pass...
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ACTION: AS THE SURVIVORS VIEW THEIR SHIP DESTRUCT, IT IS APPARENT THAT THE PROBLEM STARTED WITHIN THE STARBOARD NACELLE AND MIGRATED TO THE INTERMIX CHAMBER AND WARP CORE. HOWEVER, THE DESTRUCTION IS NOT COMPLETE, BUT MOSTLY CONFINED TO THE REAR OF THE SHIP, PRIMARILY IN MAIN ENGINEERING. SINCE THE DESTRUCTION WAS NOT COMPLETE, IT BECOMES APPARENT THAT THIS WAS NOT A NORMAL EXPLOSION OF A STARSHIP WITH A WARP CORE PROBLEM. THE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS UNFOLDS IN THE MINDS OF SEVERAL OF THE CREW AND QUESTIONS BEGIN TO FORM. WHY WAS THERE NOT A CLEARER WARNING? WHY DID THE SHIP GO INTO AUTODESTRUCT MODE SEEMINGLY ON ITS OWN? WHY WERE COMMAND CODES NON-FUNCTIONAL? WHY WAS THE DESTRUCTION NOT COMPLETE? WHY DID SO MANY OF THE CREW HAVE TO SUFFER FOR WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDABLE? MORE AND MORE QUESTIONS FORM, WITH FEWER AND FEWER ANSWERS.

THESE WERE THE VOYAGES OF THE STARSHIP GENEVA. ITS MULTI-YEAR MISSION OF ADVENTURES, SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION, AND DEFENCE OF THE UNITED FEDERATION OF PLANETS APPARENTLY OVER FOR REASONS UNKNOWN. 
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