USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10411.16
Episode 1

The Milk Run: A Shakedown Cruise....

Repairs to the Vesuvius have been completed and her crew recalled from shoreleave.  They have been ordered to sector 005 for weapons testing in an asteroid belt.

The ship has traveled the eleven days it has taken to get to the asteroid belt.  Most of the bugs found in various systems have been handled and thus far, the ship is running smoothly.

Now she is at the edge of the asteroid belt ready to enter her for weapons testing....

Meanwhile, Commander McGrady is enroute the Vesuvius' location via shuttle craft.  He is 40 minutes out from her….

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FCO Lorehani says:
::At flight control::  XO:  We are at the asteriod belt.

CSO Lane says:
:: Shifts in her chair slightly, her legs with only a slight numbness in them now ::

CO McGrady says:
@Pilot:  ETA to the Vesuvius?

CEO Jokeg says:
::In Main Engineering, working with a 3 alarm hangover::

XO Darvo says:
::Standing on the bridge::  FCO: Take us to within 1 astronomical unit, please.

CO McGrady says:
@<Pilot> CO: 40 minutes, sir.

CTO Liu says:
::At tactical::

FCO Lorehani says:
XO:  1 astronomical unit aye Ma'am...   ::Pilots into the belt::

CO McGrady says:
@Pilot: Very good, Petty Officer.

TO Thursson says:
::At auxiliary tactical station::

CSO Lane says:
XO: It's a dense asteroid field Commander, perfect for weapons testing.

XO Darvo says:
::Turns and looks at the CSO::  CSO: Excellent, we should see some good scores then.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Tactical gets a reading of an approaching vessel...

XO Darvo says:
CTO/TO: You may begin testing.

CEO Jokeg says:
<EO Dylan>::Hands Jokeg about 20 aspirin::

CTO Liu says:
XO: Commander, there is an approaching vessel.

XO Darvo says:
CTO: Identify, please.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Carefully maneuvers around the asteroids.::

CEO Jokeg says:
::Takes them all and chews them without water::  EO: Remind me you are due for a promotion.

CSO Lane says:
:: Watches her sensors closely ::

CO McGrady says:
@Computer:  Black coffee, computer, and how about some medieval lute music...something soothing.

CEO Jokeg says:
<EO Dylan>::Grins::  CEO: No problem sir, that's what I'm here for.  ::Goes back to his station in main engineering::

XO Darvo says:
CSO/CTO: Does anyone have an ID on that ship?

CO McGrady says:
@Pilot:  So, where are you from?

CSO Lane says:
XO: Reading a Federation signature ma'am....

XO Darvo says:
::Nods and turns to OPS::  OPS: Try hailing the ship.

CTO Liu says:
XO: It is the Starlight Commander, shuttle craft approaching.

OPS Martin says:
::Nods at the XO, and opens hailing frequencies, attempting to make contact::

XO Darvo says:
CTO: Thank you.

CO McGrady says:
@<Pilot> CO: Born right on Maui, sir.  Wailua, to be exact.

CO McGrady says:
@Pilot:  Why Starfleet...life on Maui seems so...tranquil...

XO Darvo says:
All: Let's establish who's on that ship, and her heading before we start firing at asteroids, okay?

FCO Lorehani says:
::Looks over at the new OPS Officer..::  OPS:  Hey Doc are you shrinking computers these days?

XO Darvo says:
COM: Shuttlecraft: This is the USS Vesuvius to Federation Shuttlecraft, come in please.

CO McGrady says:
@<Pilot> CO:  Well, as I'm sure you found out, the stars are crystal clear from the island.  I spent most of my young days gazing at the night sky.

CEO Jokeg says:
::Makes some last minute checks before they start shooting at rocks::

CO McGrady says:
@<Pilot> CO: Incoming message from the Vesuvius, sir.

CO McGrady says:
@Pilot:  Patch me through.

OPS Martin says:
::Grins at the FCO::  FCO: No, no, Guess I just like the wires better, that’s all.

CO McGrady says:
@COM: Vesuvius:  McGrady here, Commander Darvo.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Grins::  OPS:  Well welcome to the 2nd best seat in the house...we have the best view and nothing can get past us.

XO Darvo says:
COM: Shuttlecraft: Captain, we were not expecting your until our return, welcome back, sir.

CO McGrady says:
@COM:  Vesuvius:  I didn't expect to be back so soon, either, Commander.  Fortunately, the course instructor let us test out in advance.  See you shortly.

OPS Martin says:
::Nods::  FCO: Of course,  ::Grins::  I thought Executive officer was 2nd best seat.

CSO Lane says:
:: Overhears the conversation and instinctively looks at the Captain's chair ::

XO Darvo says:
COM: Shuttlecraft: CO: your ETA sir? We're about to test weapons and don't want to mistake you for an asteroid, sir  ::Smiles::

FCO Lorehani says:
OPS:  You actually think they work...You and I got the best ones girl.  They go nowhere without me and they need you to talk.

CEO Jokeg says:
::Wished the other engineers knew some Klingon chants, misses doing those on  the bridge of a Klingon ship::

OPS Martin says:
::Thinks about that and laughs::  FCO: Yea, true, no wonder I didn't like the Executive spot much, I didn't get to do anything  ::Grins::

CTO Liu says:
TO: Well I can't wait Erik, how about you?

CO McGrady says:
@::Laughs::  COM: Vesuvius:  We're about 20 minutes out...I'll have the pilot light a beacon so we won't be camouflaged.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Grins::  OPS: I see you got smart came back to the real people.

XO Darvo says:
COM: Shuttlecraft: Aye, will keep an eye out for ya, sir.

TO Thursson says:
CTO: I can't either, sir. After waiting 22 years you'd think I'd have gotten used to it.  ::Chuckles::

CO McGrady says:
@COM: Vesuvius:  Good luck with the firing tests.  McGrady out.

CEO Jokeg says:
*OPS*: This is Jokeg, during the test try pushing the power grid 0.6 past the safety limits, need to see if the EPS conduits will hold.

XO Darvo says:
OPS: Close channel, please.

XO Darvo says:
ALL: Alright, who's up for a little target practice?

CTO Liu says:
TO: This will be my first time firing weapons from the bridge of a Galaxy class ship.

OPS Martin says:
::Nods and closes the comm channel::  *CEO* Righto, sounds like fun, always good to tests the limits, eh?

FCO Lorehani says:
::Chuckles::  XO:  Depends on the target Ma'am.

CO McGrady says:
@::Punches up a visual of the Vesuvius' firing exercises on the asteroid belt::

XO Darvo says:
FCO: Well, pick out a couple of good ones, er?

CTO Liu says:
XO: Ensign Thursson and I are.

OPS Martin says:
XO: Sounds like fun, lets blow things up!  ::Grins::

XO Darvo says:
::Turns to the CTO::  CTO: you may begin.

CEO Jokeg says:
*OPS*: Indeed, if you read instabilities just ease it back a bit.

XO Darvo says:
OPS: Aye, indeed.

OPS Martin says:
*CEO*: Of course Commander

CTO Liu says:
XO: Alright commander. I've pointed out for you 3 large asteroids and 2 medium sized asteroids.

CEO Jokeg says:
::Goes to another display and brings up power allocation to the weapons systems::

TO Thursson says:
::Mans the auxiliary tactical console awaiting orders::

CTO Liu says:
XO: Phasers to start.

XO Darvo says:
CTO: I know you know your job, but scan the area first.

OPS Martin says:
::Brings up the power grid controls on her panel, and gets ready for testing of the ships systems::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Hopes she doesn't hit that asteroid in front of them...Doesn't want to scratch the new paint.::

XO Darvo says:
CTO: We want to be sure not to scare up a miner or anything.

CTO Liu says:
XO: I already have commander, but I will scan again.

XO Darvo says:
::Nods and takes her seat::

CTO Liu says:
::Scans vicinity using Tactical sensors::

XO Darvo says:
::Mutters under her breath something her Dad once said to her..."Measure twice, cut once", it never hurts to be sure::

CTO Liu says:
XO: All clear Commander.

XO Darvo says:
*All Hands*: Prepare for weapons targeting.

CEO Jokeg says:
::Watches the phaser emitter power levels from his station::

OPS Martin says:
::Sets the power levels to 0.6 above standard to see how they'll do::  XO: Ready when you are ma'am.

XO Darvo says:
::Checks the inventory and finds they have several targets in the ships stores::

CSO Lane says:
:: Watches the screen and her sensors as they ready to test ::

CTO Liu says:
TO: Ensign, will you do the honors of firing Phasers at the 5 selected asteroid targets 2 Alpha Liu Gamma?

XO Darvo says:
::Nods::  OPS: proceed.

OPS Martin says:
*CEO*: Power levels have been set, ready to readjust as necessary

XO Darvo says:
CTO: Proceed.

CEO Jokeg says:
*OPS*: Understood.

TO Thursson says:
::Grins::  CTO: Yes, sir.  ::Taps the console to fire the phasers::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Phasers are activated and find their mark...but only after a .04 second delay in the firing controls...

TO Thursson says:
Self: Boom

CEO Jokeg says:
::Mumbles::   Self: I just hope they hold.

CO McGrady says:
@::Punches up records on the shuttle computer to see if Commander Martin's transfer to OPS was executed::

CO McGrady says:
@::Nods::

OPS Martin says:
::Keeps an eye on the power levels and phaser status.::  XO: There was a Point 4 second delay there. We'll want to make up for that...

XO Darvo says:
::Stands and walks over to OPS and whispers::  OPS: After the test begins, toss out a few of the ships targets at these coordinates  ::Gives her the coordinates::  just to keep it interesting, something they can aim at that is moving.

XO Darvo says:
OPS: Aye, see what can be done.

CO McGrady says:
@<Pilot> CO: We've reached transporter range, sir.

CEO Jokeg says:
::Sees the delay::  Dylan: Check the power transfer conduits and the phaser programming, might be a glitch in the software.

CO McGrady says:
@::Stands::  Pilot:  You're a skilled shuttle pilot.  Should you ever consider applying for a Galaxy class assignment, feel free to apply to the Vesuvius.

CO McGrady says:
@<Pilot> CO: Thank you, sir.

OPS Martin says:
::Nods at the XO::  XO: Of course.  ::Inputs the coordinates, and attempts to reconfigure the phasers so they fire faster.::

CTO Liu says:
TO: Funny, a 0.4 second delay, I thought I've taken care of that.

CTO Liu says:
TO: In battle, even the slightest delay can mean the difference between victory and death.

XO Darvo says:
OPS: Is this something that the CEO needs to attend to from his end?

CO McGrady says:
@COM: Vesuvius:  Commander McGrady here.  Permission to beam over.

TO Thursson says:
CTO: Yes, sir.  ::Checks the console for any indications of the problem::

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Keep an eye out for the CO's shuttle, I want to know...err, never mind.

OPS Martin says:
XO: I believe it can be taken care of from either end, ma'am.

XO Darvo says:
::Presses a button::  COM: Shuttle: Aye, permission to come aboard, sir.

CO McGrady says:
@Pilot:  I'm serious about that.  We have a cracker jack Flight Control Officer...I think you'd like working in our flight department.

XO Darvo says:
CTO: Hold all fire until the CO is onboard, please.

CTO Liu says:
TO: OPS has reconfigured the phasers, we'll try it again when Commander Darvo gives the word.

CTO Liu says:
XO: Aye Commander.

XO Darvo says:
::Nods to OPS:: OPS: Please transport the CO to transporter one.

TO Thursson says:
CTO: Aye, sir.

CEO Jokeg says:
*OPS*: I read the delay from down here, we're checking the phaser system now.

CO McGrady says:
@::Nods:  <Pilot>:  Thanks again.

CO McGrady says:
@::Stands ready for transport::

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Scan the area, and let me know when the shuttle has departed the area.

CTO Liu says:
TO: How about we try one of your attack patterns next?

XO Darvo says:
OPS: Is there a delay in transporting the CO?

CSO Lane says:
XO: Aye ma'am, on it.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Hates training runs...Slips on her headphones and turns on her Andorian Folk Music...head starts bobbing back and forth.::

OPS Martin says:
::Shakes head::  XO: Sorry,  ::Proceeds to transport the Captain::

CSO Lane says:
:: Scans for the shuttle and pinpoints it's probable departure route ::

TO Thursson says:
CTO: Sounds good, sir.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Commander McGrady transports over and the Starlight warps away...

CO McGrady says:
::Straightens his uniform after materializing in the transporter room, and heads for the turbo lift:::

CEO Jokeg says:
<EO Dylan>CEO: I think we found the problem and fixed it.

CEO Jokeg says:
::Nods::  EO: Excellent.

OPS Martin says:
XO: The Captain is aboard, ma'am.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Taps her fingers on the console.::

XO Darvo says:
OPS: Thank you.

CO McGrady says:
Computer:  Bridge.

CSO Lane says:
XO: Shuttle Starlight, is clear of the target area Commander. You can proceed with the testing.

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Aye.

XO Darvo says:
CTO: You may proceed.

OPS Martin says:
::Continues monitoring the power levels, noting nothing out of the ordinary yet::

CO McGrady says:
::Hears a slight ping as the turbo lift doors open onto the bridge::

XO Darvo says:
::Sends a memo to OPS to send out random targets to keep tactical on their toes::

XO Darvo says:
::Turns::   All: Captain on the bridge.

XO Darvo says:
::Stands::

CO McGrady says:
All:  As you were...  XO: Report, Commander.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Comes to attention in her seat.::

CSO Lane says:
:: Straightens up as best she can ::

TO Thursson says:
::Straightens and looks at the captain::

OPS Martin says:
::Reads the memo, and nods to herself, sending out the next target to the other consoles on the bridge, looking up as the Captain walks onto the bridge::

TO Thursson says:
::Turns back to his console::

XO Darvo says:
CO: Most of the ships systems have checked out so far, we're about to test the weapons.

CO McGrady says:
XO: Very well, carry on.  ::Moves towards the FCO::

CTO Liu says:
XO: Aye Commander, 3 medium asteroids to the left of us. Firing phasers, Thursson Beta One.

XO Darvo says:
::Nods and moves to sit in the XO’s chair::

OPS Martin says:
::Nods at the new CO, and proceeds with her duties::

CTO Liu says:
::Phasers fired::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Phasers are discharged within parameters and find their mark on the medium asteroids.  It explodes in a brilliant display of light showering the shields with debris and sparks...

CEO Jokeg says:
::Grins, seeing the glitch is gone::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Banks the ship to avoid the larger chunks::

TO Thursson says:
::Watches the explosion and grins::  Self: Boooom

OPS Martin says:
::Sends out the next target coordinates, a moving target, to the other consoles::

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Commander, I want you as backup to make sure nothing is in our area. Starfleet can't afford a mishap by firing on an unarmed ship.

CO McGrady says:
::Speaks softly::  FCO: Excellent maneuver, Lieutenant..  I have meant to tell you that I was most impressed with your flight log through that tunnel episode.  You are a skilled pilot, indeed.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The science console gets a quick blip...

FCO Lorehani says:
::Grins::  CO: Thank you Sir...I just love to fly...  ::Antenna's twitch with pride.::

CSO Lane says:
XO: Understood ma'am.  :: Sees the blip ::  We have something on sensors; trying to identify.

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Carry on.  ::Moves towards the CTO, and observes them at work::

CSO Lane says:
XO: Sorry Commander; lost it.

XO Darvo says:
::Hold up a hand to the TO/CTO:: CTO: Hold up, we have a sensor blip.

CO McGrady says:
::Looks up::

CTO Liu says:
XO: Aye.

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Did you get any reading on it?

CSO Lane says:
:: Runs another scan. ::  XO: Insufficient time Commander; running another scan, as it may have been a glitch.

CO McGrady says:
::Moves over to the CSO's console::

CEO Jokeg says:
::Wonders if that is the end of the phaser test::

XO Darvo says:
::Nods::  CO: How do you want to proceed here, sir?

CO McGrady says:
CSO: Have your department run a passive Level 1 diagnostic.  XO: Let’s continue the exercise.

XO Darvo says:
::Nods to the CTO to continue::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks at the Captain and smiles ::  CO: Yes sir, right away.

CO McGrady says:
XO: Shall we?  ::Motions the XO to the command chairs::

XO Darvo says:
::Follows the CO and takes her seat after him::

CO McGrady says:
::Takes his seat::

CO McGrady says:
CTO/TO:  Let’s see some of your fancy torpedo patterns, gentlemen.

CSO Lane says:
:: Decides to run the level one diagnostic herself. ::

XO Darvo says:
::Picks up a PADD and makes a few notes::

OPS Martin says:
::Checks to make sure the coordinates for the moving targets are the same - they do move after all - and sends the adjustments for the newest target::

CO McGrady says:
CSO:  Feed the Tactical Team random asteroid targets on sensors...3 per 10 seconds.

CEO Jokeg says:
::Looks back at the other display showing power allocation::

CSO Lane says:
:: Nods to the Captain ::  CO: Aye sir.

XO Darvo says:
::Leans towards the CO::  CO: OPS is also sending random targets from ships stores to keep the CTO/TO on their toes.

CTO Liu says:
CO:  Firing Photon Torpedo type XXV, Pattern Liu Theta 45.

CSO Lane says:
:: Sends tactical the requested data ::

CO McGrady says:
XO: Thank you Commander...now let’s see how these gentlemen perform in motion.  ::Stands, and moves to the FCO::

TO Thursson says:
::Monitors the data from the auxiliary tactical station::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Singing under her breath.::

CO McGrady says:
FCO:  Take us into this area here within the belt...nothing to heavy, but improvise some evasive maneuvers.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The photon torpedos are fired and accurately hit their marks...

CEO Jokeg says:
::Sees the torpedo readouts on his display::  Self: Very nice...

FCO Lorehani says:
::Gently maneuvers the ship away from the flying debris.::  CO:  Aye Sir...Can I do at least one dip?

FCO Lorehani says:
::Moves the ship to the CO's designated coordinates.::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The core's blue pulse begins to turn a shade of purple.  The helm slows then does not respond...

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Proceed as you wish, Lieutenant, but no undue risks.

FCO Lorehani says:
CO:  Err, helm is not responding.  ::Fingers fly over the console::

OPS Martin says:
::Sends out the coordinates for the next target - another moving one - and checks the power levels to see if they're still holding::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Rips off her headphones...needs to concentrate right now.::  *CEO*:  Cmdr!  I have no helm control.

XO Darvo says:
*CEO*: The helm isn't responding, Commander, is there a problem?

CO McGrady says:
CTO: Yellow Alert.  Raise shields to full strength.

CEO Jokeg says:
::Hears a bleep::  EO: Transfer helm control to down here!

CSO Lane says:
CO: Captain, the diagnostic shows all green, no glitches as far as the sensor pallets go.

CTO Liu says:
CO: Raising shields.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: OPS receive some garbled text messages....

XO Darvo says:
::Stands::

OPS Martin says:
::Quickly scans the systems, trying to find the cause of the problem::

CEO Jokeg says:
*FCO*: We see it, trying to transfer helm control to down here.

OPS Martin says:
::Raises her eyebrows in surprise::  CO/XO: Ah, I'm getting something a bit...err...interesting here...

FCO Lorehani says:
::Sees control of the helm is transferred and throws up her hands.::  Self:  The Klingon Wart took her wings....

CTO Liu says:
:: Raises shields, Yellow alert. ::

CEO Jokeg says:
*XO*: We are working on it sir.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The transfer does not go through...

CO McGrady says:
OPS: Yes, Commander?

XO Darvo says:
*CEO*: Report when you have something.

CEO Jokeg says:
<EO Dylan> CEO: Sir the transfer did not go through!

XO Darvo says:
OPS: Put it on speakers.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Looks at her console.::  *CEO*:  No go Sir...transfer did not go through.  Good thing I would have had to challenge you.

CO McGrady says:
CTO:  Keep an eye out for incoming asteroids.  Destroy any that pose a threat.

OPS Martin says:
CO: I'm getting some strange garbled text on my console, I can't make it out...  ::Trying to decipher::

CEO Jokeg says:
*XO*: Sir the transfer didn't work.

CO McGrady says:
OPS:  Can you clean that up any?

XO Darvo says:
:;Stands over OPS shoulder trying to make sense of the text::

OPS Martin says:
XO: It's text ma'am, not audio.  CO: I'm working on it...  ::Trys some more::   I can't, sir.

CEO Jokeg says:
EO: Try shutting down the impulse engines!

CTO Liu says:
CO: Yes Captain.  ::Watches for threats::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Slips under her chair and pulls off the panel to her console…she goes over each isolinear chip.::  *CEO*:  I'm checking the inside of the console now.

XO Darvo says:
OPS: Yes, I realized that the moment it left my mouth  ::Places a hand on her shoulder::

CEO Jokeg says:
*FCO*: Good, we have no idea what has happened...

OPS Martin says:
::Nods, her fingers flying over the console, trying to find a source for where the message came from::

OPS Martin says:
XO: I'm trying to find out where it came from...

FCO Lorehani says:
::Hmmm everything is looking good...  Pulls out a couple chips anyway then reinserts then…a reboot of sorts.::

CEO Jokeg says:
::Tries to find the problem with the helm::

XO Darvo says:
OPS: Good

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Did you pick up anything?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Several consoles begin to flash suddenly for a few seconds, and then they stop

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Any luck, Lieutenant?

CO McGrady says:
Self:  What the...

XO Darvo says:
Self: What the?

CSO Lane says:
XO: Negative ma'am.

CEO Jokeg says:
Self: What is going on here?!

TO Thursson says:
::Steps back from his console and looks around the bridge::

FCO Lorehani says:
CO:  No Sir...there is no reason according to what I see.  We should have control.

CEO Jokeg says:
::Accesses the computer::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The core now pulses purple and orange

XO Darvo says:
::Moves to one of the consoles and does a level 3 diagnostic on it::

OPS Martin says:
::Still trying to find that source, frowning at everything happening::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Puts the panel back on.::  *CEO*:  Cmdr, it's not my console.

CTO Liu says:
TO: This is all very strange.  We have to be on the lookout for any danger present.

TO Thursson says:
::Steps back up to the console and looks back at the CTO::  CTO: Aye, sir.

CEO Jokeg says:
::Starts a emergency warp core shutdown::

CO McGrady says:
OPS:  Are there any power disturbances to main systems?

CEO Jokeg says:
*XO*: The warp core is...changing colors...have no idea what has happened.

XO Darvo says:
FCO: The thrusters, do they work?

CO McGrady says:
XO: The warp core?

CEO Jokeg says:
*FCO*: I have no idea what is causing this.

XO Darvo says:
::Looks at the CO::

CSO Lane says:
All: Sensors still showing green across the board.

CO McGrady says:
*CEO* Is the warp core in danger of a breach, Commander?

OPS Martin says:
CO/XO: I can't find anything unusual with systems, this is very frustrating...are you sure this isn't just a test for us?

CTO Liu says:
TO: Everything was going fine just now, then all of a sudden, the ship plays tricks on us.

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO: Hope, are there any electrical/magnetic signatures out there?

CO McGrady says:
OPS: It could be, Lieutenant.  But if it is, we must pass.

CEO Jokeg says:
*CO*: No sir the power levels are in no danger of a breach.

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: Checking thrusters.

OPS Martin says:
::Attempts to scan the area around the ship for any unusual power readings::

CSO Lane says:
:: Hears Lore and rechecks. ::  FCO: Nothing is showing on my panel Lore.

CO McGrady says:
*CEO* Very good, keep working the problem, Commander.

CEO Jokeg says:
EO: The computer does not even respond!

FCO Lorehani says:
XO:  One way to find out Ma'am…I can engage them?

TO Thursson says:
CTO: Maybe it has something to do with the blip Science detected earlier...  ::Looks worried::

XO Darvo says:
FCO: Back us out of here, nice and slow.

CO McGrady says:
CSO: Are we receiving any interference external to the Vesuvius?

CEO Jokeg says:
*XO*: The main computer is locked up, I can access it but it will not respond.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Engages thrusters hoping they fire up.::

OPS Martin says:
CO: Indeed sir.  ::Still scanning for anything unusual.::   I'm trying to see if there's anything strange out there - out of the ordinary....

CTO Liu says:
TO: I also share your suspicions Erik.

XO Darvo says:
*CEO*: Try to manually over-ride it.

CEO Jokeg says:
::Tries a manual override, using his backdoor access code::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Thrusters fire up and the Vesuvius moves a fraction from the asteroids before thrusters stop

CSO Lane says:
CO: Sir, sensors are still showing nothing out there except the asteroid field.

CEO Jokeg says:
*XO*: Manual override doesn't work either.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Sighs::  XO:  Only worked for a second..

XO Darvo says:
*CEO*: Keep at it, find a way around it

CO McGrady says:
CSO: Thank you, Commander Lane.

OPS Martin says:
::Sighs and tries working on what the garbled text means - again::

XO Darvo says:
FCO: It had to be tried, thanks

CEO Jokeg says:
<EO Dylan>::Trying to restore any propulsion::

CEO Jokeg says:
*XO*: Aye Commander.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Captain, we need to do a complete shutdown of all systems, and then reinitialize them.

XO Darvo says:
::Looks at the CO::  CO: Did you happen to bring any Gremlins over from the Starlight with you?

FCO Lorehani says:
::Taps her console.::  Ship:  Ok baby now let's behave we need to work now because if you don't I'll dismantle you and sell you for scrap on a Klingon garbage scow...if you play nicely I'll get you a nice bottle of oil.

CEO Jokeg says:
::Continues to try to access the computer::

CO McGrady says:
XO: Not that I know of, though I did bring back some pineapples.

XO Darvo says:
::Laughs::

XO Darvo says:
CO: I’m afraid pineapples won't help us.

CO McGrady says:
XO: My faith in Starfleet’s repair and refit efforts is diminishing by the moment.

OPS Martin says:
::In a short fit of frustration, she kicks the console, not too hard. Then starts trying to decipher the text again::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The lights go out around the Vesuvius...

Host Sheri says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Pause Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>