<[XO]LtCmdrE> =/\= ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::attn:: * [XO]LtCmdrE waits for anyone else <[XO]LtCmdrE> Crew's at attention, Commander <[CO]CmdrAurora> ::nods:: Thank you Commander. ::looks to the crew:: Before we begin tonight, may I introduce the Alpha Fleet CO, Capt Sterling. He has some words to have with us, so turn your ears on please. ::smiles and nods to Capt Sterling, stepping back:: <[AFCO]CaptSterling> ::smiles and steps forward:: Thank you, Commander. <[AFCO]CaptSterling> Greetings Vindicator crew. It's not often that I get to do this sort of thing, but it does come with the job as a major perk. We've been reviewing the Vindicator for the past month or so and have found her performance to be exemplary. And that can only come from one place. Commander Aurora, step forward please. <[CO]CmdrAurora> ::steps forward and stands at attention:: * dex_afk is now known as Lexel <[AFCO]CaptSterling> I, Captain Gabriel Sterling, being of somewhat sound mind, hereby give you the rank of Acting Captain with all its rights and privelages and make you the full Commanding officer of the USS VIndicator on today, Stardate 240510.22. Congratulations, Captain! ::salutes:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::cheers :: <[CO]CmdrAurora> ::returns the salute:: Thank you, sir. <[AFCO]CaptSterling> Now Captain, you might want to change your name to reflect the promotion. ::grins and steps back:: * [CO]CmdrAurora is now known as [CO]ACaptAurora <[XO]LtCmdrE> Congrats <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::smiles:: Thank you ::nods to CaptSterling:: I shall endeavor to make this sim flourish and do it's crew proud {andi i thought he said he was of sound mind} ::applauds:: <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::steps back to the 'podium' spot:: Shall we begin our breifing? * Lexel has quit IRC (Quit: ) <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: waits with interest :: <[CO]ACaptAurora> Tonight we are going to kick off a new plot...we shall be doing the usual starship thing...Exploring..but with the Vindi you always no it wont go as planned. We're still at the AFHQ, but we're getting ready to move out. Any questions? <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::shakes head:: <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::smiles:: I know we dont have a great many people here right now, but lets make the best of it and start the fun ::nods at her XO:: <[XO]LtCmdrE> =/ <[XO]LtCmdrE> <> <[XO]LtCmdrE> =/\= BEGIN SIM =/\= <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::steps from her RR, cup of coffee in hand:: Reports, please <[XO]LtCmdrE> "Nothing but rats," Arnold mutters <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::turbolift doors open onto the bridge, and step out. Looks around at several crew scurrying around the bridge, and smiles. Walks over and takes his station. :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::hears the CO's request and quickly scans his station for info :: <[AFCO]CaptSterling> ::steps out onto the bridge of the Vindicator from the turbolift and walks slowly towards the Tactical station, arms behind his back:: * Andrew has joined #uss-vindicator * ChanServ sets mode: +o Andrew <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: turns to the co :: All stations report ready ma'am. * Andrew is now known as [CNS]LtKatrinaRoyal <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::looks down again for a moment :: The space around here is a bit busy, so we'll have to be careful as we lgo. <[XO]LtCmdrE> :: stands from the CO's chair :: <[AFCO]CaptSterling> ::looks over onto Cantelli's station and squints at the readout:: I'll say it's busy, Lieutenant. <[CNS]LtKatrinaRoyal> TL> ::walks onto the bridge rather delicately, and assumes her seat in the counselor's chair:: <[CO]ACaptAurora> Thank you, Lt ::starts to take a sip from her cup, but hears the AFCO:: Sir...I didnt realise you were coming. Welcome aboard the Vindicator <[XO]LtCmdrE> :: watches the Fleet CO :: <[AFCO]CaptSterling> ::grins and walks forward to the banister on the upper section of the bridge:: I figured I'd surprise you, Captain. I hope you had a nice stay at fleet HQ? <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: looks up at the unusual voice for a moment, but then returns to his station, and begins plotting where all the ships are going :: <[CNS]LtKatrinaRoyal> ::stares at the Alpha Fleet Co, almost as if he was violating her space, she then looks down at a pad held in her hand; not saying a thing to anyone around her:: <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::smiles at the AFCO:: Aye, I believe we did. Capt Sterling, may I present my XO, Cmdr Arnold E ::nods in her XO's direction:: <[XO]LtCmdrE> :: nods to the Fleet CO, in greeting :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: hears someone enter the bridge, and turns. Looks back and sees Royal and nods before turning back to his station. :: <[AFCO]CaptSterling> ::nods at Commander E:: Good to meet you, Commander. Hope you're keeping your Captain out of trouble. ::smiles and turns to Aurora, his hand extending out with a padd clasped in it:: Here are your new orders, Captain. I hope some science duty won't be too dull for your crew. <[XO]LtCmdrE> :: smirks :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::purks up about science duty and mutters to self "Does this mean I won't have to constantly be taping these systems back together because we're being shot at?" <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::takes the PADD and looks it over:: Nothing's ever dull on this ship, Sir ::grins slightly:: {{Everything ok, Katrina?}} <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::starts running through things to talk with eng about for repares :: <[CNS]LtKatrinaRoyal> ::looks up and slightly smirks, knowing the crew would be greatful for any sort of assignment that didn't involve being at port:: {{Yes.. Why do you ask?}} ::looks back down at her pad:: <[AFCO]CaptSterling> Very good, then. I'll leave you to your daily doldrums. Safe journey, Captain. ::nods to Commander E again then taps his combadge:: Sterling to HQ, one to beam out. Energize when ready. <[AFCO]CaptSterling> ::smiles and dematerializes:: <[AFCO]CaptSterling> <> <[XO]LtCmdrE> << Thanks for the guest spot :) >> * [AFCO]CaptSterling has quit IRC (Quit: Hi ho, Hi ho, it's off to RL I go!) <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> <> <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::blinks at the blue beam and turns to her XO:: That was..different ::hands the PADD to him:: What do you think? ::smiles at her CNS:: {{I dont know..I thought I caught something as you entered}} <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::reaches for a padd and starts writing down his list. (m)"Dex might not like this...":: <[CNS]LtKatrinaRoyal> ::continues reading her pad:: {{There's been a lot of new people around lately... Including this *new* XO of yours... It takes a little time for everyone to ajust to such things, including me}} <[XO]LtCmdrE> :: takes the PADD :: Seems routine, average cataloguing of spatial phenomena. <[CO]ACaptAurora> {{He doesnt seem so bad, he quite effienct}} ::nods at Arnold:: Once you've spent more time with us, Cmdr, you'll realise never to say routine and expect it to be true. ::looks to Cantelli:: Sam, how long till we're clear to leave? <[XO]LtCmdrE> Captain, :: using her name rank :: This is Starfleet, nothing is routine. :: grins :: <[XO]LtCmdrE> << name = new >> <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: taps for another moment :: Well I have a course that I think is safe, but I'm waiting for something oficial from the starbase. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: console bleeps :: OK, they gave a go ahead for our course out of here. Ready on your command. <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::nods:: Let's go catalogue some phenomena then ::sits in her seat and goes back to her cup of coffee:: <[XO]LtCmdrE> :: takes his seat :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> Aye ma'am. :: presses the control that brings up the helm controls on his console. Clanks are heard as the ship leaves the dock. Next the engines start making the comforting sound that they always do while travelling :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::Slowly the vindi picks up speed as it leaves the main area around the station behind :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: looks to the mission specs, and plots the course for their destination. :: <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::leans closer to the CNS:: (q) I was thinking of heading to Xenex to visit my children. Would you like to come? It's really a beautiful planet <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::the thrumb of the engines change as they go to warp.. *Leans back, as the majority of the work is done for the moment :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: Smiles contentedly to himself "And we're back in our real home.":: <[CNS]LtKatrinaRoyal> ::leans in as well, nodding:: (w) Sounds nice.. <[XO]LtCmdrE> :: reads his PADD :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::turns back to his padd and finishes his list. Taps out a command to send his requests to eng. :: <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::smiles:: (q) I havent seen them for over a year, it will be good to see them again. ::taps her arm console and reads the latest reports:: <[CNS]LtKatrinaRoyal> ::nods and smiles:: {{I am sure it will be}} <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: scans ahead of them, but doesn't see anything of interest for the moment :: <[XO]LtCmdrE> :: leans back :: Lieutenant Cantelli, are the sensors properly calibrated for our mission? <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::looks down at his console ;:: They are as far as they can be without us actually being on sight to fine tune them more. <[XO]LtCmdrE> :: nods :: Good <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::waits for the XO to finish talking with Cantelli, then speaks up:: Cmdr, tell me more about the spacial phenomena were are looking for. I must admit, this isnt my line of expertise. I'm a pilot, not a scientist. <[XO]LtCmdrE> I'm not much of a scientist myself :: he shrugged :: We going to scan a nearby cosmic string. <[CO]ACaptAurora> IN WHAT SEEMS LIKE ONLY A FEW MINUTES, THE VINDICATOR REACHES IT'S DESTINATION <[XO]LtCmdrE> We need to be careful, don't get to close, these strings have powerful gravitational fields. <[CNS]LtKatrinaRoyal> ::shivers, almost as if she senses something weird, but shakes it off.. thinking it mostly due to her current mood:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: taps at console :: All stop. <[XO]LtCmdrE> Begin scans, start on one end of the bandwidth move up. <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::leans forward slightly and looks outs the viewport:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> Aye sir. :: initiates the scan, and coms the sci department that their data is coming in:: <[CO]ACaptAurora> <> <[XO]LtCmdrE> Well, now we sit and wait. :: smirks, almost like a grimace :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::chuckles :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> That's how it goes. Hurry up and wait <[XO]LtCmdrE> :: smiles :: Don't worry Lt, this is why you joined Starfleet. <[XO]LtCmdrE> So, found anything interesting? <[CNS]LtKatrinaRoyal> ::leans back, sighing slightly:: {{Aurora.. Do you have a headache?}} <[CO]ACaptAurora> <> <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> Nothing out of the ordinary so far. <[XO]LtCmdrE> :: looks at the Counselor, reponds to Cantelli :: Routine <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::looks at Katrina out the corner of her eye, realising she does:: {{Now that you mention it..Yea. I just thought it was the ice tea I had before. You know, cold headache and all that..}} <[CNS]LtKatrinaRoyal> ::sits up:: {{I can't explain it.. It just came over me... And I'm feeling weird..}} <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: taps at console, ajusting the scanning band :: <[XO]LtCmdrE> :: looks between the CO and Counselor :: Captain, are you alright? <[XO]LtCmdrE> <> <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::looks directly at the CNS, but answers the XO before she speaks to Katrina again:: Yes, Cmdr, I'm fine. Just a slight headache, I must have been reading with the lights dimmed too much..{{How, show me..}} <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::ajusts band once more :: <[XO]LtCmdrE> <> <[CNS]LtKatrinaRoyal> ::goes deep into her mind and finds the first weird feeling she recieved when arrving here:: {{This.. It's almost as if something is.. I.. I don't know.}} <[XO]LtCmdrE> :: nods :: Ok. <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::goes slightly pale at the feelings:: {{Curious...would you like a buffer?}} Hows things coming, Mr Cantelli? Anything of interest yet? <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> Not that's been detected, though not many of these have been detected before. I'm sure the science department is having a party in the labs. <[CNS]LtKatrinaRoyal> ::shakes her head:: {{I don't want to persue this..}} <[XO]LtCmdrE> While we get to sit on our collective thumbs... * dex has joined #USS-Vindicator <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::fires the engines for a moment to keep them far enough away from the string:: * dex is now known as [CEO]LTLexel <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::rubs engines:: there there, dont hold a grudge * [CTac]LtJgCantelli sets mode: +o [CEO]LTLexel <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::takes a small sip of her drink as she eyes the view screen:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::looks as the sensors continue scanning. :: <[CNS]LtKatrinaRoyal> ::shivers again and growls:: {{Can I be excused Aurora? I would like to go to my quarters}} <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::receives a request from science to modify some of the sensor parameters.:: <[XO]LtCmdrE> :: taps into Cantelli's results and displays them on his PADD :: <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::sips hot chocolate while browse'ing through power system level power ussage:: hmmmmm shields sucking a lot of juice today <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::nods to Katrina:: {{Of course, my friend. Keep safe.}} <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::continues scan :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::receives a request from science to tune the scanners again :: (m)They should have been working fine for what they needed. ::starts looking over the sensor controls :: <[XO]LtCmdrE> :: notices something :: Cantelli, what's our distance from the string? Have we moved closer? <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::keeps an eye on the reading from her arm console:: Cmdr..::starts to say the same thing...they must have noticed it at the same time:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: taps controls :: Slightlyy, though we're farther out than past ships have been. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> without any trouble <[XO]LtCmdrE> Well keep an eye on it, we don't want to- <[XO]LtCmdrE> ACTION: Ship starts to rumble <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::watches shield drain increase:: +taps+ bridge, engineering, are we going to keep draining my shields? or should i plan to bring up all auxillaries? <[XO]LtCmdrE> Pull us back. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: looks slightly surprised with the rumble, and quickly starts attempting to pull back :: <[XO]LtCmdrE> Lt? We're still moving closer... <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::turns to engineering watch team:: light it all off, that noise aint good, feed primary reserves to propulsion and shielding <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::looks slightly worried :: I'm already at half impulse. Going to 3 quarters. <[XO]LtCmdrE> Screw that, go to Full. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> Aye sir. :: goes to full impulse. Ship creaks :: <[CO]ACaptAurora> +taps+ This is the bridge..Stand By..::looks at her XO:: Do cosmic strings drain energy? Engineering is reporting sheild drainage <[CNS]LtKatrinaRoyal> ::holds on tight and senses an immence jump in the crew's tenceness:: <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::looks at pegged meters:: sheesh, +taps+ ALL enginering personnel, CEO, stand by for trip and switch, feed all power to shiedls and propulsion... <[XO]LtCmdrE> No, Cosmic Strings don't... Quantum Filaments do, they're similar, but we'd have gotten different readings from the string if it wasn't- Wait... there might be a filament nearby, and we have detected it... <[XO]LtCmdrE> <> <[XO]LtCmdrE> <> <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: starts scanning for another signature <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::pulls up power distribution and shuts off holodecks, replicators...:: +taps+ Bridge, Engineering, killing all non vitial systems at this time, emergency power generations now going to 135% <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::reaches out with her mind and offers to buffer some of the emotions of the crew for Katrina:: <[XO]LtCmdrE> We may not be able to pull ourselves out by reverse... <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::turns to AEO:: start the generator cryo-coolings systems at 150% output, and get all off watch personnel in engineering in their hazardous enviro suits <[XO]LtCmdrE> What if we headed toward the string at full speed, but veered off slightly at the end, the extra acceleration might be able to give us enough pull to escape. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: ponders for a moment :: If we're being pulled back, if we gave in and shot forward the other way, would it slam us out of this? <[XO]LtCmdrE> You read my mind Lt. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> <> <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::taps her arm console and brings up data on cosmic strings and quatum filiments:: <[XO]LtCmdrE> << http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Cosmic_string | http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Quan tum_filament >> <[XO]LtCmdrE> Let's get that idea done Lt. <[XO]LtCmdrE> +taps+ Engineering, Bridge. We're gonna need full power to the Engines. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> Aye sir. :: plots a course :: Ready when you are. <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::grin's:: ok guys it's party time, max power to the we'barrins, +taps+ Bridge, Engineering, rogger hang on to somthing <[XO]LtCmdrE> +taps+ Indeed, Bridge out. Engage Lt <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: slaps the final control. The ship engines give a loud thrumb, and everyone is pushed back into their seats :: <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::wraps arm around conduit:: eeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkk <[CO]ACaptAurora> We'd need to be virtually on top of a filiment to detect one it would seem. Lets hope we dont detect one ::gives a slight grin:: I told you nothing is routine of this ship, Cmdr <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::frowns at AEO:: i do not shreek like a girl... <[XO]LtCmdrE> :: turns to the CO, while holding the armrests of his seat :: I'd never expect it to be. :: grins :: <[XO]LtCmdrE> << quote of the week from LtLexel :D >> <[CO]ACaptAurora> <> <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> <<*snickers*>> <[XO]LtCmdrE> ACTION: The ship flies toward the Cosmic String. But veers off at the last second and it shot out into open space <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::looks over at the AEO:: oh yea by the way, CTAC needs a tune up, since this is a science mission TAC sysetms can be taken down for a quick alignment, { well he who lives to sim another day is still alive to do so} <[XO]LtCmdrE> Status report! <[CEO]LTLexel> {ok ill trade mark it and get rich} <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::reduces strain on engines but keeps flying, as he wants to get well away. *breathes a sigh of relief :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: turns to the CO :: We're out. :: chuckles with nervous relief :: And I never want to see one of those things again. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: turns back to console : <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::watches meters and guages return to normal:: ok everyone, bring the nonvitial systems back on line, slowly so we max out our reserves, then bring the holodecks and replicator systems back on line <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: console bleeps. Turns to the CO once more :: Incoming transmision from the AFCO ma'am. <[CNS]LtKatrinaRoyal> ::sighs in relief, and rises, deciding she definitly needed some quiet time now:: <[CO]ACaptAurora> Agreed, Mr Cantelli. Mr E, you have the bridge. I'll be in my ready room making a report about this. AFHQ should know about the string and possible filiment ::stands:: <[XO]LtCmdrE> Understood. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> Should I have that transmision sent to your ready room? <[CO]ACaptAurora> Ah ::grins: They must have read my mind. In the RR please, mr Cantelli <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::moves to the RR:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: taps console once she's left the bridge :: <[CO]ACaptAurora> RR> ::turns the console on and begins talking with the AFCO:: <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::un wraps his arm from around the conduit:: oooooookkkkkkk, nice and quite and boring, just the way i like it... AEO check with CTAC and see when he wants to do the alignment, assuming he still wants to drop a few weapons at a time <[XO]LtCmdrE> Lt, did Science get all the data they wanted? (m) I damn hope so, cos we're not going back... <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::turns to the xo :: Not quite, but I don't think they'll argue the point too much. <[XO]LtCmdrE> Good. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::turns back to his console, and starts arranging the particulars with the tune up of tac systems. :: <[CO]ACaptAurora> RR> Sir, we almost got sucked in by the string you sent us to catalogue. There is also evidence of a quantum filiment, but no definent detection. ::taps a key and transmits the data:: This is everything we have on the phenomena <[XO]LtCmdrE> <> <[CO]ACaptAurora> <> <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> <> <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::watches engineering slowly go back to normal:: ok time to relax, +taps+ all engineering personnel, CEO, STAND down ALL personnel, Now on deck , Watch section THREE, Make Readdiness reports to main controll prior to completion of standown. <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::looks at hand prints he left in his mug:: gee i need to get a stronger cup.... <[CO]ACaptAurora> RR> ::spends the next 15 or so minutes in the RR making her report and recieving new orders before exiting the RR:: <[XO]LtCmdrE> So...what's the word from on up high, Captain? <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::walks to main engineering replicator:: computer, replicate me a one point five leter hot chocolate cup with wide bottom coted with non slip material and make it out of titanium this time. <[CEO]LTLexel> E>::watches new cup materalize:: hmmm mabye this one will last a bit longer than a week <[CO]ACaptAurora> Well, they're happy we made it through. They also want to congratulate both you and Mr Cantelli for thinking on the way out of it. And, we also get to go somewhere else...to see what else is out here ::smiles wanly:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::perks up at the mention of somewhere else to go :: <[XO]LtCmdrE> A little exploring? <[CO]ACaptAurora> It would seem so ::hands a PADD to Cantelli and Arnold:: These are the places we're going next <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: looks down for a moment, then transfers the nav info to his consol, and begins plotting a course : <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> <> <[XO]LtCmdrE> Interesting...that is what I'm suppose to say right? :: grins :: <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::returns the grin:: Damn straight. Mr Cantelli, once you have a course plotted..take us away <[XO]LtCmdrE> =/\= SIM END =/\= <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::chuckles, and presses the final command. The vindi leaps into warp. :: <[CEO]LTLexel> {{hook'd on fonic's work'd for me, welcome to the Eng'-a- near's word techmanual}} <[CEO]LTLexel> ::attn:: <[CNS]LtKatrinaRoyal> ::attn:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::attn:: <[XO]LtCmdrE> Crew's at attention Captain <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::smiles as she looks at the crew:: You guys make me prouder and prouder each time we sim. Bloody fantastic sim, you guys, if you'll excuse the slight language. We went a little overtime, but hope you guys dont mind. Next week, we'll be continuing our exploration of the Tiangulum Galaxy and we'll what other trouble we can get ourselves into. Any questions or comments? <[CEO]LTLexel> ::raises:: <[CO]ACaptAurora> Yes, Dex? <[CEO]LTLexel> ::grins:: i would like to thank the bridge crew for not breaking anything this time out... my engineers need a break <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::chuckles:: <[XO]LtCmdrE> :) <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::grins:: We're happy to oblige, Dex. Anyone else? <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::shakes head:: <[CO]ACaptAurora> Okay then..::nods to the XO:: <[XO]LtCmdrE> =/\= DISMISSED =/\=