USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Enigmatic Contagio - Part 1

A Federation science outpost, studying an outer portion of the Alpha Quadrant, has determined R-2375 will transform into a white dwarf within the next 72 to 94 hours and will shed its outer material.

The USS Vesuvius is the closest vessel and is ordered to the Periates System to observe and record this phenomenon.

The Vesuvius is still docked at Starbase 48 and is preparing for departure

Host Sheri says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS Chaser says:
:: At station monitoring power levels ::

EO McCain says:
:: Sits at engineering one ::

CTO Horn says:
:: At station, running last minute diagnostics on shields and weapons ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: At command ::

EO McCain says:
:: Does a scan of the power systems ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Brings up the science console systems as they prepare to leave the Starbase ::

CMO Blade says:
:: Walks around Sickbay ::

CTO Horn says:
CO: Shields and weapons are at 100%.

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Walks towards the CSO ::   CSO: Lieutenant, will you be requiring my services?

Host CO Kelson says:
CTO: Thank you...Commander Horn...will you come into my ready room, please?

EO McCain says:
OPS: The power systems are fine, Ma'am.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Stares at her console ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Stands to walk to ready room ::

Host CO Kelson says:
OPS: Lt. Chaser, you have the bridge.

CTO Horn says:
CO: From a tactical stand point, the collapsing star should not pose a threat to the ship

CSO Lane says:
CIV: If you are available, I would like you to remain at science two. We may need some extra help with the sensors.

OPS Chaser says:
CO : Aye, Sir-r.

EO McCain says:
:: Does a diagnosis of all the systems ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Leaps to her feet, and moves to the center chair, having to climb up into it ::

Host CO Kelson says:
CTO: Good to know...

OPS Chaser says:
:: Drapes her tail over her shoulder ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Enters ready room ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Nods ::   CSO: I will supply assistance at science two.   :: Moves to science
two ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  Starbase personnel begin the detachment processes in preparation to the Vesuvius' departure

CTO Horn says:
:: Follows the CO into the Ready Room ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Sees that all the sensors are online and operating perfectly so far ::

EO McCain says:
OPS: The ship is in good condition so far, Ma’am

Host CO Kelson says:
CTO: Have a seat, Alex...

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks over at the helm and wonders if Mr. Flyer has any idea of how to get out of space dock ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Takes offered seat and waits for the CO to tell her why he asked her to the Ready Room ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Working quietly ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Sits in unfamiliar chair behind desk ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Turns and nods to the EO ::   EO: Ver-ry Good.

CTO Horn says:
:: Sees the CO wiggle a little ::   CO: I am sure that you will get used to it in no time

Host CO Kelson says:
CTO: It's going to be hard to get used to being on this side of the desk.
:: Smiles at CTO ::

EO McCain says:
OPS: I will try not to blow up the ship ma'am.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Her eyes go round at the thought ::   EO: I would hope not.

CTO Horn says:
:: Nods in understanding ::

EO McCain says:
:: Chucklers ::   OPS: Yes ma’am.

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Looks at the CSO's glare ::   CSO: Lieutenant. I have seen it done before.  If you request dual positions you might get it. On the Blackhawk, a LtCmdr. Wolfe held the position of both chief tactician and head counselor.

Host CO Kelson says:
CTO: Alex...I know we haven't always seen eye to eye on everything but I do feel we have a certain respect for each other, don't you think?

CSO Lane says:
:: Glances at Lt Chaser ::   OPS: Lt. will we be leaving space dock soon? I would like to get going on the diagnostics on that white dwarf.

CTO Horn says:
CO: Yes Sir, I would agree with that.

CTO Horn says:
:: Wonders where this conversation is going ::

Host CO Kelson says:
CTO: As you know, the position of First Officer is vacant since my promotion.  Do you have anyone you would recommend?   :: Smiles ::

EO McCain says:
:: Anxious hoping we get to leave ::

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: Oper-rations declar-res depar-rtur-re is immenent.

Host Starbase_48_OPS says:
COM: Ves: Vesuvius, this is Starbase Operations. You are cleared for departure

CSO Lane says:
:: Nods and looks back at her console ::

EO McCain says:
:: Happy that we can leave ::

OPS Chaser says:
COM: Starbase48: Acknowledged.

CTO Horn says:
CO: Well, there are several that I know that would make good XO's, but there is only one that I can think of that would make the best XO.   :: Smiles ::

Host Starbase_48_OPS says:
COM: Ves:  Smooth sailing, Vesuvius!  Starbase 48 out

OPS Chaser says:
*CO*: Sir-r, we ar-re clear-red for depar-rtur-re.

EO McCain says:
:: Checks warp core before we warp ::

Host FCO-Flyer says:
:: Taps on his console reading the all green for departure and awaits commands ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Gulps, knowing she has never piloted a ship out of space dock ::

Host CO Kelson says:
CTO: We might see eye to eye in this case then...Would you care to be my First Officer, Commander Horn?

EO McCain says:
OPS: We should be able to leave ma'am. The warp core is fine.

CSO Lane says:
CIV: T'Lara, once we get underway, begin diagnostics on all the sensor pallets and the deflector please.

OPS Chaser says:
EO: Thank, you.

CTO Horn says:
:: A large smile comes over her face ::   CO: I would be honored to fill that position

Host CO Kelson says:
*OPS* Fine...Take us out when the ship is ready, Lt.

Host FCO-Flyer says:
OPS:  All systems are ready.  The umbilical cord has been removed, we are on our own power

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Nods ::   CSO: Aye sir.

OPS Chaser says:
FCO: Clear-r all moor-rings, ahead thr-rusters only.

Host CO Kelson says:
CTO: You will do a fine job...I happen to know for a fact that CTO's make fine XO's.   :: Smiles ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Gulps and waits for the ship to move ::

CTO Horn says:
CO: I will not let you down

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Stands and walks around desk to shake hand ::

Host FCO-Flyer says:
OPS:  Aye, ma'am    :: Presses a few buttons and gently clears the Vesuvius from her moorings ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Stands and shakes hand with the CO ::

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: Activate view scr-reen.

EO McCain says:
:: Checks OPS emotional status ::

CSO Lane says:
OPS: View screen on.   :: Taps the console ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Kisses Abigail goodbye and heads to the bridge ::

Host FCO-Flyer says:
:: Powers thrusters only and gently maneuvers the ship out of space
dock ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: With other hand, hands CTO the XO pip ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Watches as the ship moves away from the station ::

Host CO Kelson says:
CTO: Wear this proudly, Alex...

CTO Horn says:
:: Takes the pip and looks at it. Small tear forms at the corner of her eye ::

Host FCO-Flyer says:
OPS:  We are clear of the moorings, ETA to inner markers...2 minutes

CTO Horn says:
CO: You do not have to worry about that.

FCO Horn says:
:: Enters the bridge and heads to her station ::

OPS Chaser says:
FCO: Take us to  20,000 kms and go to one quarter-r at the mar-rker-rs.

CTO Horn says:
:: Quickly wipes the tear away ::

EO McCain says:
~~~ FCO: Hello ma`am. ~~~

FCO Horn says:
Flyer: You are relieved, thanks for covering.  Update?

Host FCO-Flyer says:
:: Sees FCO Horn and raises ::   FCO:  We are nearing the inner markers, ma'am.  We have just departed from space dock

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Begins the diagnostics on the sensor pads and the deflector ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Places the pip on her collar ::

FCO Horn says:
Flyer: Thank you.   :: Sits at her station ::

CTO Horn says:
CO: Thank you again

Host FCO-Flyer says:
:: Nods and leaves the bridge ::

Host CO Kelson says:
CTO: Let's go see what trouble we can get into on our first mission as CO and XO, eh?   :: Smiles and offers the door ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Nods to Commander Horn, remaining at command ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Glances around the room and thinks "It's good to be home" ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Stands to her feet as the ship moves out ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Smiles at the small joke ::   CO: I think plenty

CTO Horn says:
:: Heads back out to the bridge ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The ship reaches and passes the inner markers

EO McCain says:
~~~ FCO: How is it going Ma'am? ~~~

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Follows new XO out of the Ready Room ::

OPS Chaser says:
FCO: Plot cour-rse to the outpost, make your-r speed war-rp six.

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks up just as Alex and Sam enter the bridge again ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Returns to her post at Tactical, standing a little taller ::

OPS Chaser says:
FCO: Engage.

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Stands by the door watching Lt. Chaser take the ship out ::

FCO Horn says:
OPS: Aye.   :: Sets course for the outpost ::

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Sir, we a-re on our-r way.

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles at Alex ::   CTO: Are you alright Alex?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Comes to attention ::

CTO Horn says:
CSO: Things couldn't be better :smiles back::

Host CO Kelson says:
OPS: You've done a fine job, Lt.  You can return to your station.  Thank you.

CSO Lane says:
CTO: Sam didn't read you the riot act in there did he?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Bounces lightly back to her station ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Working on the diagnostic…still ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Whispers hoping that this is not a dream ::   CSO: I am the new XO

FCO Horn says:
:: Engages at Warp 6 ::

Host CO Kelson says:
ALL: May I have your attention...

EO McCain says:
:: Stands at attention ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Turns to look at Sam ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Turns to the CO ::

Host CO Kelson says:
ALL: Since my promotion, the chair to my right has sat vacant.  Well, no more...

OPS Chaser says:
:: Gulps ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Wonders if Commander will get to sit there ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Turns from her console, after getting the results from her diagnostic, listens to their new captain ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Listens to the new CO ::

Host CO Kelson says:
ALL: I have just promoted our CTO, Commander Alexandra Horn to be my new Executive Officer.  Alex?  Take your place...

OPS Chaser says:
:: Bounces up and down clapping ::

EO McCain says:
:: Claps ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Looks around a bit embarrassed ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Lets out a cheer ::   All: Whooo hooo!

EO McCain says:
~~~ FCO: This is pretty good isn't it ma'am ~~~

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The Engineering console lights show an amber warning...

CTO Horn says:
:: Slowly moves around to take the XO chair ::

EO McCain says:
:: Goes and checks engineering ::

FCO Horn says:
~~~ EO: It is that.  Alex so deserves this. ~~~

OPS Chaser says:
:: Turns back to her console ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Turns back to check course and speed ::

EO McCain says:
~~~ FCO: Are you the only Betazoid on this ship? ~~~

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles at Alex and thinks she deserves this so much ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Looks over her shoulder and notes the different view from the XO position ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Watches the view screen as the stars stream past ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Sends message to entire ship about XO promotion ::

EO McCain says:
:: Tries rerouting power on warp core ::   CO: Sir, we have a problem, rerouting power to warp core.

EO McCain says:
:: Runs a diagnosis to see what is run ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Whispers ::   CO: I see what you mean about getting used to this

CMO Blade says:
*XO*:Good job, Alex.

Host CO Kelson says:
EO: Explain, Ensign...

EO McCain says:
CO: Power efficiency is down to 93% sir.

CIV T’Lara says:
CSO: The diagnostic indicates that the sensor pads and the deflector dish are running at 100%, Lieutenant. I am to assume this is to your pleasing.

Host CO Kelson says:
EO: What effect will it have on our warp speed?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The EO finds a plasma injector is slightly offline

CSO Lane says:
XO: Commander, science is up and running and working at 100%.

EO McCain says:
CO: Only slight drop in maximum warp sir.

XO Horn says:
CSO: Understood

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles at T'Lara ::   CIV: Good job T'Lara.

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Nods ::   CSO: Make sure you are ready for that Dwarf, Lt.  And I don't mean Sneezy...   :: Smiles ::

EO McCain says:
:: Sends an order to engineering to check on the plasma injector ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Slight bow of her head ::   CSO: Thank you.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Thinks Sneezy? ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  Helm response is sluggish...

XO Horn says:
:: For some reason, she found the CO's jokes funnier now ::

Host CO Kelson says:
EO: Keep an eye on that, Ensign and get it fixed.

EO McCain says:
CO: Yes sir.

FCO Horn says:
:: Watches her response time diminish ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Goes back to work ::

EO McCain says:
*Engineering*: Send a team to look at the plasma injector.

CSO Lane says:
:: Giggles at Sam's comment ::   CO: Of course we'll be ready Dop...I mean sir.

XO Horn says:
:: Continues to look around ::

FCO Horn says:
EO: Helm is sluggish.  I'm sending a test signal to Engineering to see if we can locate the problem.

FCO Horn says:
:: Sends signal and awaits a response from the engines ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Peeks at the FCO with concern ::

EO McCain says:
*Engineering team*: Find out what is wrong with the plasma injector and fix it.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The Warp engine begins to slow...

FCO Horn says:
:: Notices the OPS glance and smiles back at her ::

FCO Horn says:
Self: What now?   :: Attempts to correct speed ::

EO McCain says:
CO: Sir, I am going to engineering.

XO Horn says:
:: Hearing what is going on ::   CO: Maybe we should drop out of warp and try to fix the problem before we get to far out?

FCO Horn says:
CO: Sir, we are losing warp.

EO McCain says:
:: Goes to the turbolift ::

EO McCain says:
Turbolift: Engineering

Host CO Kelson says:
EO: Keep me informed...Dismissed.

EO McCain says:
CO: Yes sir

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Looks at her console and raises an eyebrow ::

EO McCain says:
:: Arrives at engineering ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Is nervous when the ship isn't right ::

EO McCain says:
:: Exits turbolifts and heads to the plasma injector ::

CMO Blade says:
*XO*:Please report to Sickbay Commander for your physicals.

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: At 93% efficiency, it's not something to worry about just yet.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:   Warp power has been reduced to 87%...

CSO Lane says:
:: Wonders when they can pick up R-2375 on the long range scans ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Gulps at the mention of physicals glad hers is already done ::

EO McCain says:
:: Gets some tools on the way ::

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: Let's give our new EO some time to work out the kinks.   :: Smiles ::

XO Horn says:
*CMO*: Understood. I will be there shortly

EO McCain says:
:: Runs a tricorder on the plasma injector ::

FCO Horn says:
CO: That time may be limited Sir.  Warp power is down to 87%.

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: With the promotion, comes the physical...bad luck, that is...

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: Thank you, Commander.

XO Horn says:
CO: Permission to get this physical over and done with before I get hounded by the CMO?

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: Permission granted.  Dismissed.

FCO Horn says:
:: Grins and wonders if the new XO is scared of the CMO ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Taps buttons slowly on her console transferring power to sensors reconfiguring a specific loop for long range sensors ::

XO Horn says:
:: Heads off bridge and goes to Sickbay ::

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Looks at the CSO, then at her console ::

EO McCain says:
:: Notices the tricorder detects errors in the regulation chips ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Catches the CIV's glance ::   CIV: Problem T'Lara?

XO Horn says:
:: Enters Sickbay ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Checks for power rerouting to keep Warp 6 ::

CIV T’Lara says:
CSO: No sir. I'm not used to humans being so quiet. I was curious if you had a problem.

CMO Blade says:
XO: Hello, Commander.

XO Horn says:
CMO: Hello there. I am here as per your request

EO McCain says:
:: Opens the panel to fix the memory chips and coil in the injector ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles ::   CIV: I think we are all just anxious to begin our mission.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Re-routes power for the FCO's use ::

EO McCain says:
:: Starts working on the injector ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Nods to the FCO ::

XO Horn says:
CMO: How long will this take?

EO McCain says:
:: Replaces some burned chips ::

Host CO Kelson says:
OPS: Let me know when the warp power gets to problem level.  We are on a time schedule but I don't want to endanger the ship.  At least not on my first day as Captain.   :: Smiles ::

CMO Blade says:
XO: It should not be too long.

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Blinks ::   CSO: When you say all, are you referring to all humans on board or all as in everyone on the ship including me? I myself am not suffering from such an anxiety.   :: Looking at the CSO for clarification ::

EO McCain says:
:: Replaces the magnetic containment field ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Looks thoughtfully at the CO ::   CO: Aye, Sir-r.

XO Horn says:
CMO: So where do you want me?

CMO Blade says:
:: Scans the XO with a tricorder ::

CSO Lane says:
CIV: You might like to take a look at the tactical sensors as well. I'm sure Alex won't mind.

EO McCain says:
:: Scans the Dilithium chamber to see what is wrong with it ::

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Sir-r, per-rmission to take the ship to grey status?

FCO Horn says:
CO: I thought problems were old hat around here sir?   :: Grins ::

CSO Lane says:
CIV: All is just a general term T'Lara. Human’s, Betazoid’s, we all anticipate a new mission.

EO McCain says:
:: Goes over to a console and to some subroutines to align the magnetic core ::

CIV T’Lara says:
::nods to the CSO, before transferring some tactical sensors to her console::

Host CO Kelson says:
OPS: Are you recommending we are in short supply of power already?

CMO Blade says:
:: Finishes ::   XO: You are fine, Commander.

OPS Chaser says:
CO : No, Sir-r, but r-reser-rves ar-re never-r a bad thing in this situation.

CMO Blade says:
XO: You may leave now.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The subroutine the EO performs brings the efficiency up to 90%

XO Horn says:
CMO: Thank you. So we are done here?

CMO Blade says:
:: Nods ::

XO Horn says:
CMO: By the way, thanks for the message

CIV T’Lara says:
CSO: I still have much to learn in reference to...human terms.

XO Horn says:
:: Exits the Sickbay and heads back towards the bridge ::

Host CO Kelson says:
OPS: Make it so, Lt.

EO McCain says:
:: Also runs some subroutines to boost the warp core ::

CSO Lane says:
CIV: You will in time.   :: Smiles again and returns to her work ::

FCO Horn says:
CO: Up to 90% Sir.  Warp power seems to be maintaining.

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Aye, Sir.   :: Takes the ship grey mode ::

EO McCain says:
*CO*: I have been able to stabilize power sir.

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Turns her attention to work as well ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  Warp efficiency stays at 90%

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: Good, good.  Maybe our new EO has found the problem.

CSO Lane says:
:: Brings up all available data on R-2375 and reviews it ::

CMO Blade says:
*CO*: Please report for your physical, Captain.

XO Horn says:
:: Enters the bridge ::

EO McCain says:
*CO*: Magnetic containment fields and the plasma injectors were part of the problem, sir.

Host CO Kelson says:
*CMO* This is not a good time, Doc.  I'll see you when I get off duty.

EO McCain says:
:: Does a diagnostic on the EPS conduits ::

XO Horn says:
:: Begins to head towards Tactical but stops half way before realizing where she belongs ::

Host CO Kelson says:
*EO* Does that mean the problem is fixed, Ensign?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  Diagnostic reads the EPS conduits are functioning within parameters

OPS Chaser says:
:: Giggles amused at the new XO ::

EO McCain says:
*CO*: Not completely Captain, but the power is stabilized at least sir.

EO McCain says:
:: Runs a scan on the plasma container ::

XO Horn says:
:: Walks around and sits in the XO chair ::

CMO Blade says:
*CO*: It's been 2 years since your last physical Captain I will expect to see you soon.

CSO Lane says:
CIV: Tactical scanners ok?

EO McCain says:
:: Does a scan of computer systems ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Ducks so the XO can not see her ::

Host CO Kelson says:
*EO* That's a good start...Keep working on it.  I want 100% performance right out of space dock.

EO McCain says:
*CO*: Yes captain.

CIV T’Lara says:
:: Looks ::   CSO: It appears the tactical scanners have not been effected.

XO Horn says:
:: Wiggles in the chair a bit trying to find a comfortable spot ::

XO Horn says:
:: Not finding one, stands back up ::

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: Not used to sitting, are you Commander?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Creates a file for the current mission data ::

XO Horn says:
Self: I guess I have to break the chair in…

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:   Power suddenly fails...

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  Backup generators kick in

Host CO Kelson says:
All: Report!

XO Horn says:
CO: Something like that   :: Smiles ::

CSO Lane says:
CIV: Excellent. Now let's do a final check on...whoa!

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Sir-r on gener-rator-r power-r.

EO McCain says:
:: Reruns the diagnostics to find new problems ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Pulls up battery status ::

XO Horn says:
:: Looks around ::

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: Full stop, Commander.

CSO Lane says:
XO: Commander, any idea what that was?

FCO Horn says:
CO: Checking engine power now Sir.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius slows...and comes to a dead stop

FCO Horn says:
CO: Aye Sir.

XO Horn says:
CSO: Top of my head, I would say...No

FCO Horn says:
:: Watches the ship stop without her order ::

OPS Chaser says:
CO : Batter-ries at full power-r.

FCO Horn says:
CO: We are at all stop Sir, I just wish I did it.

EO McCain says:
:: Goes to the warp core and checks it out ::

XO Horn says:
:: Quickly jumps over to tactical and tries to see what she can find out ::

EO McCain says:
*CO*: I don't know how this happened Captain, but we just dropped out of warp.

FCO Horn says:
:: Sends a calming thought to her daughter as she works ::

EO McCain says:
:: Runs a charge through the warp core ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Switches the view screen for a circular view of the surrounding space ::

XO Horn says:
CO: Tactical shows nothing that would cause this

Host CO Kelson says:
*EO* I am fully aware of that, Ensign.

Host CO Kelson says:
*EO* Any idea WHY we dropped out of warp?

CSO Lane says:
XO: Commander, sensors show nothing in the area.

EO McCain says:
*CO*: No sir. I am going to try a power charge in the warp core sir.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Thank you, Lt.

XO Horn says:
CSO: Thank you. My sensors show the same

OPS Chaser says:
:: Watches the pass around this with a careful Caitian stare, noting nothing in visual range ::

Host CO Kelson says:
*EO* Get on it then...we are already behind schedule.

EO McCain says:
:: Sets the computer to run a power charge on the warp core ::

OPS Chaser says:
CO : Sir-r, nothing in visual r-range.

EO McCain says:
:: Runs a diagnostics on the Dilithium crystals ::

XO Horn says:
CO: I guess we just found out how much trouble we can find on our first mission as CO and XO

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Any chance we hit some sort of cosmic string or space anomaly?

EO McCain says:
:: Runs a scan to see if something is draining power ::

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: I was hoping for a little smoother start...

FCO Horn says:
:: Sends a test signal to the engines ::

Host CO Kelson says:
OPS: Thank you, Lt.  How much battery power?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius begins to drift...

CSO Lane says:
CO: Sensors show nothing in the area to account for any power loss.

EO McCain says:
:: Thinking not a good day ::

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Sir-r, full char-rge is about 12 hour-rs, Sir-r.

FCO Horn says:
CO: We are drifting Sir.  I need thrusters to maintain our position.

CIV T’Lara says:
CSO: Some Romulans ships are capable of just this.

FCO Horn says:
*EO* Get me thrusters.  We're drifting.

XO Horn says:
ALL: I hate to call Starbase and ask for a tow

CMO Blade says:
:: Sits on a biobed ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Sighs and returns to her scans ::

EO McCain says:
*CO*: Yes sir.

Host Sheri says:
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