SUMMARY:  The Don Johnson remains held tight in her mooring at Starbase 279, power up procedures are progressing, but getting the warp core to fire up is getting to be a bother.
Can she get out of the gate and on with her mission?

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CO_Hawkes - - ::In his chair on the bridge with an MSD up on one of the panels in his armrests::

CEO_LTDavid - -  :: bring upgraded and warp core online and power ups up the rest of the systems::

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - - ::in her quarters dressing for duty::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - - ::steps out of shower::

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - -  ::tosses John a towel while smiling::

CEO_LTDavid - -  Computer: Bring all systems online.

CO_Hawkes - -  CEO: ::glancing at MSD:: How's that power-up coming Lieutenant?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - - Megan: Hiya gorgeous.

CEO_LTDavid - - CO: We will be ready to go within a couple mins.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - - ::starts to shave, wrapping towel around waist::

Loren - - ACTION: warp core lumbers to life, but the intermix is off, it idles really rough

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - - John: Better hurry handsome, you'll be late for duty.  I'm heading up to the bridge to watch the DJ launch, see you there ::kiss::

CO_Hawkes - - CO: ::Nods:: Good. I'm getting tired of living the pampered life of a space docked Captain. ::Smiles::

CO_Hawkes - - ::Feels a strange vibration in the floor plating...glances at the CEO::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - - ::pulls his wife close, * muah*, getting shaving cream on her face::

CEO_LTDavid - - :: adjusts the Intermix mixture to the right setting.  ::Computer:  adjust intermix as entered

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - - John: I'll get you for that one, ......later.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - - ::looks in mirror, Am I getting grey?::3

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - - ::wipes shave cream from face and untucks the towel from around his waist::

Loren - - COMPUTER: Adjustments complete.  Warp reactor core at 25%, intermix is stable.

CNS_Shirley - - ::is in office looking  up stuff:::

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - - ::hurries out of their quarters after hugging the twins::

CO_Hawkes - - ::grips his hands into a fist a couple of times trying to stretch the scar tissue from his plasma burns.:: Self: I'll have to have that looked at soon. Ah...maybe another day.
CEO_LTDavid - - Computer: how long to full power?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - - ::giggles and fluffs her royal red hair as she runs::

CEO_LTDavid - - CO: we can start undocking

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - - ::sighs as her hair is now in her face and she's standing there waiting for the TL::

CO_Hawkes - - CEO: Very good.

Loren - - COMPUTER: Main power is online, warp reactor at idle.

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - - ::quickly ties it in a knot and enters the empty TL:: TL: Bridge.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - - ::hears the distinctive sound of Riverwind's collar:: River: Morning buddy

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - - ::exits the TL onto the bridge and stands at the rear, just watching::

CO_Hawkes - - <Duty_OPS> *Starbase wide*: All crew of the USS Don Johnson to report to your ship. It is about to undock.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - - ::dresses, sends the children to school and leaves::

CO_Hawkes - - CEO: Prepare to switch over completely to internal power.

CEO_LTDavid - CO: Aye sir.

CO_Hawkes - Comm: Starbase: Prepare to remove docking supports and umbilicals.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - ::enters main bridge, steps quietly behind Megan::

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::feels goose bumps::

Loren - <SB_OPS> @COM DJ: Don Johnson, your departure is cleared, port gates in 15 seconds.

CEO_LTDavid - Computer: bring ship to internal Power

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea -  ~~~John: I see you back there!!~~~

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - ~~~Megan: You do not its your imagination~~~

CEO_LTDavid - CO: permission to get the CNS to help watch ops.

Loren - COMPUTER:  Main power is online, internal power is operating within established norms

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::smiles::  ~~Then you are a figment of my imagination, boy......do I have a good one then~~

CO_Hawkes - CEO: See if she's busy, then ask her to report to the bridge for duty if she's not busy.

CEO_LTDavid - *CNS* Are you busy?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - ::breathes watching the main viewer, steps closer silently::

CEO_LTDavid - Computer: switch us to internal power.
Loren - <SB_OPS> @COM DJ: Don Johnson, mooring and umbilicals are cleared, port gates are cleared, and you are clear to disembark.

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::turns around and touches her fingers to her lips and then his lips:: CSO: Have a wonderful day.

CNS_Shirley - *CEO* I am but what do you need?  I am just looking up stuff for this Mission.

CO_Hawkes - COM: SBOPS: Roger Starbase. Don Johnson disembarking. Thanks for the hospitality, and leave a light on for us. DJ out.

CEO_LTDavid - *CNS* can you report to the Bridge for duty.

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::steps over to a console out of everyone's way and watches the ship disembark::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - ::touches his finger to her spine for a quick moment, touching off a psychic spark and continues to watch departure::

CO_Hawkes - Duty_FCO: Take us out, 1/4 impulse until clear, then warp 8 for the mining drift.

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::shivers::

CEO_LTDavid - CMO: can I get you to watch OPS just in case if your not busy ma'am.

Loren - <FCO_Wrongway>  ::taps flight controls::  CO:  I sir, 1/4 impulse.

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - CEO: I'd be happy to, I may be a bit rusty though.  ::takes a seat at OPS::

CO_Hawkes - ::nods at Wrongway to acknowledge.::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - ::activates LRS::

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::examines the console, familiarizing herself with the layout::

Loren - ACTION:  The DJ smoothly leaves the confines of the docking port, moving away from the Starbase at impulse

CO_Hawkes - ::Notes the CMO take over at OPS:: CMO: Morning.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - ::strokes chin wondering if he should grow a beard::

CEO_LTDavid - :: bring all system up to 100%:: Computer: run level 3 diag on all systems.

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - CO: Good morning, Captain.

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::taps in her pass code and activates the console::

CO_Hawkes - CSO: Morning Cmdr. How goes your research into the stellar phenomena associated with our mining operation?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - ::hacks into the CMO's console and places a smiley face in the upper right corner of her viewer::

CNS_Shirley - ::heads out of office and walks to the turbolift and says bridge::

Loren - <COMPUTER>  ::chirps at the CEO's command::
CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - CO: Good Morning Sir, the ore is more valuable in the refined state.

CEO_LTDavid - Computer: can you also change with a pretty woman’s voice?

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::deleted the smiley face as she doesn't feel its appropriate::

CO_Hawkes - CSO: ::nods:: That's what I suspected, yet good to know nevertheless.

CEO_LTDavid - :: send console msg. to the CSO stop playing around with my   consoles:::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - CO: Since we are not equipped with multiphasic shields, we can not enter the area of effect

Loren - <FCO_Wrongway>  ::taps flight controls::  CO:  Sir, course laid in for Vega Star Cluster, System LV3-86, ready for warp speed.

CNS_Shirley - :;exits on to the bridge and goes to the CMO::  Ma'am I am here if you want me to take over OPS so you can do TAC. or whatever you want to do::

CO_Hawkes - FCO_Wrongway: Engage. ETA to Vega Star Cluster?

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::fingers fly over console and log off:: CNS: I stand relieved at OPS ::stands::

Loren - <FCO_Wrongway>  ::taps the make it go buttons::  CO:  Aye aye sir.  Should be just over three days at warp 9

CEO_LTDavid - Computer: How long until Diag is going to be done?

CO_Hawkes - CSO: ::nods:: Uh huh...figures. ::grins ruefully::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - CO: It is logical to assume that the pirates will attack unguarded vessels so I suggest a configuration where we are at the center of a circular configured convoy

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::stands behind the CNS for a moment::

CNS_Shirley - ::takes the seat and logs into the system::  CMO:  So how is your family?

Loren - ACTION:  Engaging the warp drive causes nothing to happen, the warp drive cuts out.  An alarm sounds at the engineering station

CO_Hawkes - CSO: Tactically sound. That would give us the best coverage.

CO_Hawkes - ::Looks at the FCO, the CEO::

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::was about to answer the CSN but is distracted by the alarm::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - ::frowns::

CO_Hawkes - FCO/CEO: Report.

CEO_LTDavid - ::slams fist down on console.::: OPS: power reading on all systems?

Loren - <COMPUTER>  Warning, warp reactor core, plasma phase distortion detected

CEO_LTDavid - CO:  Checking it now  Sir.

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - CSN: we'll talk later ::smiles and stands back::

CEO_LTDavid - Computer: shut down warp core and rest to normal setting and restart.

CNS_Shirley - ::smiles::

CEO_LTDavid - CO: recommend yellow alert until we get the warp core back online

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::walks over towards the tactical station::

Loren - <COMPUTER>  shutting down warp core, initiating restart sequence

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - CO: would you like me to man the tactical station, sir?

CO_Hawkes - ::tries to exude calm, and fights the urge to tap his fingers on the armrest::

CO_Hawkes - CEO: For what purpose?

CO_Hawkes - CMO: Sure, by all means.

CEO_LTDavid - OPS:  Power reading  on all systems

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::nods and logs on::

CEO_LTDavid - CEO: just in case sir you never know what could happen

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - CO: Recommend we ask the Starbase for re-enforcement’s or at least the accompaniment of a warp tug in case warp gives out at a critical flash moment

CO_Hawkes - CSO: Agreed. Contact Starbase OPS.

Loren - ACTION:  Main lights flicker as auxiliary power automatically cuts in

CEO_LTDavid - Computer:  Lock out all warp core changes to CEO and the CO

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - Comm: Starbase: Recommend the deployment of a warp tug and 1 defiant vessel to our position

Loren - ACTION: Main reactor restarts and quickly ramps back up to full power

CO_Hawkes - CEO: Go ahead and take us to yellow alert.

CNS_Shirley - CEO:  the Power readings are coming back up to normal Sir...

CEO_LTDavid - CMO: are  you taking TAC?

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - CEO: Aye, I am logged on.

Loren - <SB_OPS> @COM DJ: You are having some trouble Don Johnson?

CEO_LTDavid - CMO: bring us to Yellow alert

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - CEO: Aye, bringing our status to Yellow Alert.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - Comm: SB: These are important precautionary measure we cannot discuss anything else over an open channel
CEO_LTDavid - Computer: lock out all changes to the warp core to the  CO and CEO

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::thinks are we fit to go off on a mission without warp?::

CO_Hawkes - CEO: What happened?

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - CO: the ship stands at Yellow Alert.

Loren - <COMPUTER>  ::chirps at the CEO's command::

CEO_LTDavid - CO: warp core back online....Seems the intermix got changed up some how but it fixed now and has been locked to be changed by me and you only.

Loren - <COMPUTER> Warp core restart, successful.  Reactor output stable, plasma flow to EPS normal, plasma flow to warp coils, normal.

CEO_LTDavid - CO: we are ready to go again sir.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - CO: Without knowing the cause of the problem it may happen again

CO_Hawkes - CSO: Noted.

CO_Hawkes - FCO: Take us up by stages to warp 6.

CO_Hawkes - CEO: Keep an eye on that thing.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - CO: I suggest the CEO begin rigging a solar sail to collect particles in the system for power in case power fails

Loren - <SB_OPS> @COM DJ: Don Johnson, we are dispatching a tug, be there shortly.

CO_Hawkes - CSO: Keep that in mind, but let's let the CEO focus for now.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - Comm: SB: Request a Defiant class as well

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - CO: Warp tug on her way

CEO_LTDavid - Computer: watch all system and alert us if anyone tries to access warp system besides CEO and CO

CO_Hawkes - CSO: Acknowledged.

Loren - <SB_OPS> @COM DJ: Sorry, there are no DCV's available at this time, we have a runabout, if you like.

Loren - <COMPUTER>  ::chirps at the CEO's command::

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::watching the TAC console::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - Comm: SB: Yes please any help is appreciated

CEO_LTDavid - CMO: can you run a level 2 diag on weapons before we get there ma'am?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - CO: SB also deploying a run about for us

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - CEO: Aye, I'm on it.
CNS_Shirley - ::just watches the OPS controls....::

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::begins a level 2 diagnostic on weapons::

CO_Hawkes - CSO: Acknowledged. Might as well deploy type 9 and 10 shuttles as a screening escort.

Loren - ACITON:  TUG vessel and a runabout close on the DJ

CNS_Shirley - ~~~~tries to sense what the feelings are on the ship~~~~

CO_Hawkes - FCO: Correction, take us to warp 5 by stages. Allow CEO to run diagnostic at each stage before progressing.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - CO: Sensors detect tug and runabout

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - ::Scanning vessels::

CEO_LTDavid - OPS: power readings

CEO_LTDavid - ::: watches the warp core:::

Loren - <FCO_Wrongway>  Aye sir.  Entering warp entry program.

CO_Hawkes - CSO: Hail them. Tell them to stand by, we're testing our systems now. But tell them not to go anywhere.

CEO_LTDavid - CSO: can you contact the TUG and ask them to give me access to the diag systems

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - *Approaching Vessels* Please stand by to accompany us in our mission, we are currently testing systems

Loren - <TUG_CO>@COM. DJ: Acknowledged Don Johnson, standing by.  

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - Com: Vessels: Please transmit your max speeds

CNS_Shirley - CEO: David the power readings are at 100% and everything is looking all right...

CEO_LTDavid - CSO: can you contact the TUG and ask them to give me access to the diag systems

CEO_LTDavid - CO: sir ready to try warp 6 all system look ok Sir.

Loren - <TUG_CO>@COM. DJ:  This is a sub-light tug Don Johnson, we have 0.78 C, the runabout can go to warp 5

Loren - <FCO_Wrongway>  CO:  Programming set for standard warp entry, Captain

CEO_LTDavid - OPS: can you contact the TUG and ask them to give me access to the diag systems

CO_Hawkes - CEO: Ok, let's give it a try.

CO_Hawkes - CSO: Let the tug and runabout know we're about to try going to warp.

CO_Hawkes - FCO :Give warp 6 a shot. ::grips his armrests::

CEO_LTDavid - OPS: let stand by  just in case to bring all power but back up offline.

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::hears a beep and finds that the weapons diagnostic has finished::  CEO: Diagnostic on weapons complete, everything is in the green.

CEO_LTDavid - CMO: aye ma'am thank-you

Loren - <FCO_Wrongway>  Sir. I'd recommend low warp first, we can always ramp up from there.

CO_Hawkes - FCO: Make it so.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea -  CO: Please be aware we need to keep pace with the tug, the runabout and our shuttle screen

Loren - <FCO_Wrongway>  Aye sir.  ::pushes throttles::  Accelerating to warp one.

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - :;watches the ship go to warp one::

CEO_LTDavid - OPS: can you contact the TUG and ask them to give me access to the diag systems

Loren - ACTION:  The DJ goes to warp, a smooth transition

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::fascinated::

CO_Hawkes - CSO: Well, the type 9s can stay with us until warp 6. The type ten can stick with us to warp 5, and the runabout will probably stick with the tug.

Loren - <FCO_Wrongway>  CO: Warp one sir

CEO_LTDavid - CO: recommend trying to go to red alert to  just to make sure we have no surprises.

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::looks up at the CEO's request::

CO_Hawkes - CEO: I think we can stay at yellow alert for now. Thanks for the suggestion though.

CO_Hawkes - CNS: How are our power levels looking?

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::looks back at her console, scanning:::

Loren - <FCO_Wrongway>  ::nudges the throttles, coaxing more plasma into the warp coils::  CO/CEO:  Looks good, continuing to accelerate.

CNS_Shirley - CO: the power levels are still looking good Sir.

CO_Hawkes - CNS: Thank you Lieutenant.

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::can feel the power in the deck plates::

Loren - ACTION:  Warp 2

CNS_Shirley - CO: Your welcome Sir

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea -  CO: Target system consists of one red giant and a white dwarf, the stars will be producing harmful x rays, I suggest we raise shields when approaching the system to shield from radiation

Loren - <FCO_Wrongway>  ::looks back at CEO:: CEO:  Maybe it was just a glitch in the warp regulators

CO_Hawkes - self: Never thought I'd appreciate warp 2 so much!
CEO_LTDavid - CSO: are you detecting any type  gasses from us that we should not have?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - CEO: Not at present

Loren - ACTION:  warp 3

CEO_LTDavid - CO: recommend we go ahead and jump to warp 5 sir we are green

CO_Hawkes - CSO: Good idea. Keep that in mind and coordinate with CMO.

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::looks at John and nods::

CO_Hawkes - CEO: Negative, we have time.

Loren - ACTION:  Warp 4, a slight vibration in the deck plates is felt by all

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::looks up::

CEO_LTDavid - Computer: any changes in the warp core no matter how little

Loren - <FCO_Wrongway>  ::looks back::  ALL:  Just a phase shift in the deflector

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - CO: Shields in place.

CO_Hawkes - ::Glances at FCO, the relaxed slightly after explanation::

Loren - <COMPUTER>  Negative, warp core operating parameters remain nominal

CO_Hawkes - CMO: Acknowledged.

Loren - ACTION:  Warp 5, vibration disappears

CEO_LTDavid - CO: we are at warp 5  everything still shows green

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::releases her hold on the console.  She hadn't realized she was holding on so tight;:

Loren - ACTION:  Warp 6, 7, 8, 9 

CO_Hawkes - CEO: Noted.

CO_Hawkes - FCO: What was that?

Loren - <FCO_Wrongway>  ::looks back::  CO:  Warp 9 skipper.  Had to be a glitch.

CO_Hawkes - FCO: Take us out of warp then, until we find out what happened.

Loren - <FCO_Wrongway> CO: Aye sir.  ::takes the DJ out of warp, brings the ship to all stop::
 
CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::doesn't like glitches, they are as bad a Gremlins::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea -  ::frowns at warp 9::

CEO_LTDavid - Computer: take warp core offline and run level 1 diag

Loren - <COMPUTER>  Working

Loren - ACTION:  DJ’s main reactor shuts down, auxiliary power immediately cuts in

CO_Hawkes - CNS/CEO: Did you detect any causes?

CEO_LTDavid - CO: recommend we bring the tug in where so I can run advance diag.

CO_Hawkes - CEO: Agreed, if we can rendezvous with it now.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - ::scanning local area::

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - ::continues to scan the area several light years around the ship for any suspect vessels::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea -  Com: Tug: Please rendezvous with us at our current position

CNS_Shirley - CO: I did not see nothing...

CO_Hawkes - CNS: Thank you.

CEO_LTDavid - Computer: Bring core back online and run self-diag

Loren - <COMPUTER>  ::chirps at the CEO's command::

Loren -  ACTION:  Matter and anti-matter reactants are injected into the reactor, but the reaction is immediately extinguished.  

CO_Hawkes - CNS: Launch type 6 and 8 shuttles as defensive screen until our escort catches up.

CEO_LTDavid - :: inputs  everything back into the warp core::

CNS_Shirley - CO: alright Sir will do...:: launches a type 6 and a type 8 shuttle::

CMO_LtCmdr-MeganSea - CSO: how soon will the tug rendezvous with the DJ?

CEO_LTDavid - CSO: how far back is the tug?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea - ::scanning for tug::

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