Host Arlene says:
ACTION:  The crew of the Tal War enjoyed 72 hours of shoreleave on Pacifica.  They swam, ate, relaxed on the beach.  They are now ready to get back down to business.  Cmdr Trelan received a message from Admiral Xavier and they are now enroute to the badlands where an unidentified object is wrecking havoc there.  A small child from Cardassia has been taken.  The Tal War has been sent to investigate.

Host Arlene says:
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XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: sitting in his chair to the right of the CO, reading over a current report ::

Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Is in the Big Chair tm::

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::Sat at flight control monitoring the ship's course and speed::

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:; sitting at her console, monitoring ships systems ::

CMO_Ens_Cameron says:
::in sickbay, writing reports::

CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::in her own chair::

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::sets the ship on auto pilot and wanders over to the OPS console:: OPS: I'm thinking we should continue our little meal in the holodeck some time. ::smiles::

Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
XO: Status?

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
CO: All operations running at nominal levels, sir. :: taps at his console ::

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
FCO: Time to the Badlands, Lieutenant?

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: smiles, but keeps her eyes on the console :: FCO:  That'd be nice.

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: We're still about 4 hours out Commander.

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: I'm just sorry we didn't get the time to take the boat out.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
CO:  All ships systems running with in normal operating parameters.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO: Me too.  But, that's what we have holodecks for.  :: looks up and winks ::

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: looks over to the CO :: CO: And we still have plenty of time for shuffle board. :: grins ::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::walks out of the Science lab and turns back to look at an ensign:: Ensign:  And don;t ever do that again... mess about with the equipment like that and the whole ship will be gone before we no it... Am I clear?!!

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: You know, I think I might still have the holodeck program my father gave me... that one would be perfect.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Takes a deep breath before asking::  XO: Did we get a number for how many people we lost, missing and murdered, from Shore leave?

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::doesn't give the Ens. time to answer and heads over to the TL::  TL: Bridge

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: brow furrows :: CO: None from shore leave. SO whoever is helping Ramart took a vacation, too.

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: He programmed a 72 foot Gaff Schooner sailing off the west coast of Scotland in the middle of summer... how does that sound? ::smiles::

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
CO:  I checked the ships compliment Captain.  As Cmdr Trelan said, all crew are accounted for.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO:  That sounds good Will.  :: smiles ::

Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Smiles, suddenly feeling a weight off of her::  Self: Well, at least something's looking up then

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::heads out of the TL on to the bridge and over to his console::

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: Well we're still a few hours out from the Badlands, maybe we'll have time to check it out before we get there.

Host Arlene says:
ACTION:  A Paniced  crewman calls the bridge from the Shuttlebay...  He is very young, on his first tour.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
*Shuttlebay*: Calm down.  What is the problem.

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::listens to the Com from the shuttle bay::

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: hold up a hand to the FCO to let him know she isn't ignoring him. ::

Host Arlene says:
<Crewman> *OPS*: Its Trueman and Rickard.....  They are playing chicken with the shuttles!!!  They got into the blood wine!!

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: stands and approaches OPS, placing a hand on the rear of her chair ::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::takes over from the Duty Science Officer and looks over initial long range scans that have been made::

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
XO: Maybe I should get down there Commander, see what's going on.

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: glances over his shoulder and shakes his head ::

Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Hears the latest comm from the crewman, and looks over to the XO and OPS, raising her eyebrows::

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: rolls her eyes and looks up at the FCO and XO :: *Crewman*:  Ok, stay calm, someone will be there shortly.

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
FCO: Good idea, Lieutenant. :: jabs his thumb through the air over his shoulder ::

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
CO:  Should I go with Lt Foster Sir?

Host Arlene says:
<Crewman> *OPS*:  Yes Sir.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
CO:  Perhaps the Counselor should also go.

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: looks to Telgar, then nods :: OPS: All right. We still have time. I want this situation contained, Lieutenants.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Nods as well::  CNS/OPS: You go with Foster

Host Arlene says:
ACTION:  On the sidelines Lt Gopher is taking bets.  The bet is who will snap the forcefield and fling out into space first.

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
:: holds the Turbolift doors open for the Lieutenants::

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
CO/XO:  Aye Sirs.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: stands and heads for the lift, following the FCO ::

Lt_Gopher says:
::Walks along the people in the shuttlebay.:: All: Last chance to take a bet... anyone else?

Host Arlene says:
<Crewmen>  ::Several hand Latinum over to Gopher ::

Host Arlene says:
ACTION:  The shuttles line up once again facing each other.  The engines reve up.

Lt_Gopher says:
::Smiles as he counts the Latinum.:: All: Alright people, sit down and enjoy the show. ::And slowly moves to the side of the crowd.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::Takes a look at the data recived on the unidentified object, although the reports are somewhat ambiguous::

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: looks at the Counselor :: CNS: Coming Lt?

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::taps his foot impatiently::

Host Arlene says:
ACTION:  The crew watch in awe and horror.  The shuttles goes 1/4 impulse.  This takes split second timing.  Before crashing each contestant has about 3 secs before having to swurve.  Trueman banks left and bounces off the forcefield nicking the other shuttle in the process.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::he ascertains from the report that the object is somewhat no-corporial in nature, being described as ghost-like and so possibly not 100% solid::

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: We don't have time for this... she can catch up. ::allows the doors to close and orders the lift to the appropriate deck::

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO: Agreed.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Watches the shuttles::  *FCO*: Sort this out, quickly

Lt_Gopher says:
Outloud: WOW! Go for it. ::Looks at the crowd as clearly most of them have a bet on the wrong guy.::

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
*CO*: I fully intend to Captain.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::wishes he had stayed in his office, the commotion on the bridge is breaking his concentration::

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: slowly walks around the bridge, glancing at each station as he does so ::

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO:  We can access the remote program from the shuttle bay and shut them down.

Host Arlene says:
ACTION:  The shuttles line up again.  The crowd in the shuttle bay gets bigger and bigger.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::notes that XO walk past:: Commander?

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: stops, looking back at Sciences :: CSO: Find something interesting? :: smiles ::

Lt_Gopher says:
::wonders if he can make more Latinum with the new crowd that has gathered.::

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::steps out of the lift as the doors open and strides toward the shuttle bay:: OPS: A good idea... Once you have control I suggest you beam the pilots directly to the Brig.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
XO: It just all these reports we have on the object are pretty vague, describing the object as ghost-like

Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Shakes her head slightly::  Self: They've just had shore leave, surely they can get back to business now....

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO:  Well, I will access the program and you shut it down, I'll get a lock on them and we'll go from there.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
XO: And sensor data obtained is very poor, makes me think this object is outside normal sensor ranges.... say out of phase

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: steps over to the console, looking over the CSO's shoulder :: CSO: Ghost-like? As in not really there?

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::nods with a smile:: OPS: We make a great team don't we. ::winks::

Lt_Gopher says:
::starts to cheer and the shuttles and soon the crowd joins him. They all encourage the pilots to continue.::

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: rubs chin :: CSO: Have you tried recalibrating the computer to account for phase variance?

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO:  That we do.  :: smiles ::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
XO:.... Correct another reason could be its non-corproeal and there could be other reasons, in fact in one area of the bad lands it was reported to disapear entirly

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: walks into the shuttle bay when the doors open ::

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::walks into the control room for the shuttle bay:: OPS: Well, here we are... you gain control and I'll head down stairs and clear that crowd out.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: nods :: FCO:  I'm all over it.

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
CSO: Any signs of tachyon dispursment?

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
XO: Recalibrating sensors was entirely my thought....

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: walks to the console and accesses the remote shutdown for the shuttles ::

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::heads down into the main part of the shuttle bay:: Gopher: What the HELL's going on in here?!?!

Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Continues to watch the shuttles, but is also listening in on the information about the entity::

Lt_Gopher says:
::Is about to increase the volume of his cheers as the FCO talks to him.:: FCO: errr... Hello... ::attempts a smile.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
XO: No one seems to have picked up tacyons on the sensor data we recieved and were at too far a distance to make any detailed scans ourselves yet

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
Gopher: You can wipe that smile off your face buddy boy, who's responsible for this?

Host Arlene says:
ACTION:  The shuttles go on their next run.  The crowd quiets... Trueman once again banks left and this time doesn't bounce off the forcefield, is flung into space.  He can't get control of the shuttle.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: finds the correct program and then puts a tractor at 40% ready to grab the disabled shuttles to keep their enertia from letting them colide ::

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
CSO: Once we are in range, let's watch for that. Tachyons will tell us if there's some form of temporal shifting going on. :: shakes head :: Let's just hope that isn't the case.

Lt_Gopher says:
::Makes a dismissive gesture towards the FCO as he watches one of the shuttle shoot into space.:: FCO: Not now... NOT now... I have a lot of Latinum on that guy.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
XO:  If I have you permission Sir, i'd like to head down and change one of the sensor arrays, I think we are going to need to use a wider spread array than we currently have fitted...

Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Gasps slightly, and stands up from her chair as she see's the shuttle lose control::

Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
XO: Trelan, can we do anything remotely.....::Gestures at the screen::

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: looks up, hearing the CO ::

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: activates the programs, thankful she set tractors on the shuttles ::

Host Arlene says:
ACTION:  Trueman, being a good pilot gains control of the shuttle.

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: heads quickly to the helm, moving the current flight officer without thinking and sits ::

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
All: Right... Everyone clear out of here or I'll have you all sent to the brig... ::turns back to Gopher:: Gopher: You stay put, I want words with you.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: gets a transporter lock on the 2 shuttle pilots to transfer them to the brig ::

Lt_Gopher says:
::looks hastely around and sees angry people worrying about their Latinum.:: FCO: Now what'd I do?

Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Relaxes a little, as see's the control regained::  XO: When the pilots are back, they have some explaining to do...

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: stands back up, resisting the urge to tell Telgar to retrieve the shuttle, knowing she knows her job ::

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
Self:  Got ya.

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
CO: Yes, they do. :: looks to the CO :: I'll get down to the brig in a moment and take care of it.

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
Gopher: It's not so much what you did, more what you didn't do... the shuttle bay is not the place for Hi Jinx and the shuttles are CERTAINLY not here for playing silly games like chicken...

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: watches as the tractor beams grab both shuttles and she begins to make sure they get set down gently on the bay floor ::

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: moves back to Sciences to finish his conversation with the CSO before tending to the two troublemakers in the brig ::

Lt_Gopher says:
::grins:: FCO: Wrong old chap... look at how they perform... it's the pilots that need more practice.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Smiles at Trelan, slowly turning it into a grin:: XO: Don't let them get off easy Commander

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
*CO/XO*  We have the situation under control, the 2 pilots are in the brig Sirs.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::Looks back to the XO as he returns his attention:: XO: Everything okay commander?

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: heads out of the control area and into the crowd.  Spots the FCO talking to one of her people ::  FCO:  How are things here?

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::On the verge of losing his temper:: Gopher: If my shuttle pilots need practice then they'll get it on the holodecks, NOT by playing stupid games with real shuttles... and I don't appreciate ANYONE telling me how to run MY department, Admiral's nephew or not!

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
CSO: Permission granted, Commander. If you need any assistance, just give me a holler. :: grins :: Use to be a scientist myself once... :: touches the small scar on his face, remembering that time so long ago, whispers :: Before....

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: looks at Gopher.::  Gopher:  Alright Mister, I know how y ou work, you've been on report several times!

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: Is this one of your lot Sharra?

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
CO: :: grinning :: Not a chance, Captain.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: nods to the FCO :: FCO: He is.  :: glares at Gopher ::  Gopher:  Well, I'm waiting for an answer....Ensign.

Lt_Gopher says:
::grins a little more at the FCO before turning towards the OPS, putting up the most innocent looking brat face as he can possible manage.:: OPS: I work? I haven't done anything... honestly.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
XO: Right then Commander I'll get right on it, glad to no there a few scientists about ::smiles:: see you later ::heads off the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: nods ::

Lt_Gopher says:
::his smile suddenly fades away.:: OPS: That's lieutenant to you as well. And really... what I do is not really your concern.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
Gopher:  Not MY concern???  Really???

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: Then I'll let you decide what do do with him... ::smiles:: but get him off my flight deck, I'm going to speak to the pilots.

Lt_Gopher says:
::Tries hard not to stutter.:: OPS/FCO: If you guys would excuse me, I have... err... pressing business to attend to... ta da.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
Gopher:  Let me see, I think you are going to be on sanitation detail....for the next 3 months.  How's that grab you?  AND, I'll see about having you demorted to POCKET LINT!!!

Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Is doing work from her Chair::

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::heads for the Brig::

Lt_Gopher says:
::Swings around:: OPS: No you don't... Aunty Rachel will make sure that will not happen.

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::heads into the TL:: TL: Science Labs...

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
Gopher:  "Aunty Rachel" will be the FIRST I contact!!

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::enters the Brig and stands in front of the cells:: Pilots: Trueman! Rickard! Front and center!

Lt_Gopher says:
::grins again:: OPS: Then ... you... err... well... good for you then. She won't be agreeing with you. I am her favorite nephew.

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: moves to the turbolift, waiting for the doors to shut :: Computer: Deck 17.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
Gopher:  I'm sure she would LOVe to hear how her nephew is behaving like a Ferengi bookie.

Host Arlene says:
<Trueman, Rickard> ::Look up and see Foster.  They look sheepish as they get up and stand at attention.::

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
Trueman/Rickard: Who wants to tell me what the hell was going on in the shuttle bay?

Lt_Gopher says:
OPS: I am not a Ferengi Bookie, you... you... klingon... female... ::pauses:: whatever.

Host Arlene says:
ACTION:  Both men look at their feet but don't answer.

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: exits the lift as it reaches its destination, exits, and walks down the corridor ::

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: smiles evilly ::  Gopher:  Why thank you.  And, you will be on sanitation duty for the next 3 months.  Is that in any way unclear?

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
Trueman/Rickard: I want answers and I want them NOW!

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
Gopher:  And, you will be spending some time in the brig prior to that for insubordination.

Lt_Gopher says:
OPS: Yes it is.... go talk to Aunty Rachel first... She'll change your mind. ::Attempts to turn around and walk away.

Host Arlene says:
<Trueman> FCO:  It was Gopher!  He said we can make some Latinum... and really we didn't think it would cause any harm.  This is done all the time.

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: enters the brig, then sees Foster and stands quietly next to the door, listening as the FCO handles his subordinates ::

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: motions to 2 security officers ::  Gopher:  I think not.

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
Trueman: Not to my knowledgE it's not... what about the reports of you two drinking?

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::walks into the sceince lab and spots the Ensign he had reprimanded before:: Ensign: Right you've got a chance to redeem yourself now::

Host Arlene says:
<Rickard> FCO:  It was just some blood wine.  Nothing too serious.  Come on Lt.  It's not like we were going warp jumping.

Lt_Gopher says:
::Looks at where the OPS motions at and sees the 2 officers.:: OPS: You can't do that. Do you realize what you are doing? You'll be in big trouble missy.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: watches as the 2 security officers grab Gopher by each of his arms ::  Security Guards:  Take him to the brig.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
Gopher:  It looks like your the one in big trouble Mister.

Lt_Gopher says:
OPS: For now perhaps... just you wait. ::Turns around and hopes to find a way to run away from this mess.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
<Ens. Sn'sor> CSO: Okay sir...  ::looks a little worried::

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: crosses his arms over his chest, staying hidden in the shadows of the room ::

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: hold out her hand, steady ::  Gopher:  Look, controled fear.  Security Guards:  Take him to the brig now.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: heads to the bridge ::

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
Rickard: Enough! Drinking on duty is very serious indeed. ::adresses both pilots:: Trueman/Rickard: You are hereby confined to the brig for 12 hours, After that, I'm putting you on cleaning duties and revoking your pilots licenses until further notice, is that understood?

Host Arlene says:
<Trueman/Rickard> ::Both stand at attention.:: FCO:  Yes Sir!  ::Repy in unison.::

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::turns to head out of the Brig and spots the XO:: XO: Commander.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: tries to contain her anger and steps out onto the bridge ::

Lt_Gopher says:
::Glares at the OPS as the two security guards take him away... if looks could kill... ::

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: steps from the shadows where the three officers can see him ::

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: grins :: FCO: Well handled, Lieutenant.

Host Arlene says:
<Trueman/Richard> ::Pale as they see the XO.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
Sn'sor: I need you to get hold of that sensor array we've been working, okay

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
XO: Thank you Commander... I can't have my staff drunk on duty can I.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: appraoches the Captain ::  CO:  Sir, I seem to have a "problem child" in my department.  I'd like to discuss it with you.

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
FCO; No... no, you can't...

Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Turns as she hears Telgar approach her::  OPS: Shall we go to my ready room to discuss this?

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
XO: If you don't mind I'd like to head back to the bridge and see how Lieutenant Telgar got on with the other Officer.

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: walks past the FCO, stopping in front of the two cells, his steel-gray eyes darting between the two pilots, silence hanging ::

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
FCO: Granted.

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::nods and heads for the Lift:: Lift: Bridge!

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
<Sn'sor> CSO: Aye sir, right on it...

XO_Cmdr_Trelan says:
:: shakes head, then turns and walks toward the brig doors, exiting out into the corridor ::

CSO_LtCmdr_Wuer says:
::follows the Sn'sor::

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
CO:  Please Sir.

Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Heads towards her RR, and enters, waiting for Telgar to follow::

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::steps off the lift and onto the bridge, noticing the CO's chair is empty he assumes she is in her ready room so he goes and rings the chime::

Host Arlene says:
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