USS DON JOHNSON, NCC-61701
SD 10406.24
Hybrid, Part II

SUMMARY: The DJ is on course to a rendezvous with a remote sensor drone deployed from the now missing Lewis and Clark research vessel. The CMO remains in command while the CO and CSO approach via a bright shinny new Type 11 shuttle. Can they reach the DJ before the DJ reaches the drone?  Will the CMO decide she likes command and will stage a coup d’état?  Will the CO scratch the paint on the shuttle upon docking?  Stay tuned and find out

Host Loren says:
<<<Resume Mission:  Hybrid, episode 2

CMO Sea says:
::on the bridge::

CTO Beokeown says:
::Working casually at his station::

CO Hawkes says:
@ ::Checks their course again::

CSO Sea says:
@::sitting in the shuttle tapping his fingers on the console::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  LRS Are picking up the sensor drone, we are still receiving its telemetry, still no signs of the LC

EO Darnel says:
::in engineering checking on the Warp Core::

CO Hawkes says:
@ ::Looks over at the CSO, and raises an eyebrow in mock disapproval.::

OPS Pino says:
::At her post on the bridge monitoring info.::

OPS Pino says:
COM: CO: Captain, what is your ETA?

CMO Sea says:
*ENG*: In the CEO's absence, I want you to see that there is room for a type 11 shuttle in Shuttle bay one.

Host Loren says:
<FCO Webb>  ::looks back at the CMO, smiles and faces forward::

CO Hawkes says:
@ ::looks at the comm panel and smiles::

EO Darnel says:
*CMO*: Will get right on it. ::heads for the shuttlebay::

CMO Sea says:
FCO: You have our new course set?

CTO Beokeown says:
::Hums to himself as he watches over his sensors::

CMO Sea says:
*EO*: Aye.

CO Hawkes says:
@ ::Does some quick calculations::

CSO Sea says:
@CO: Yup, pretty bored

Host Loren says:
<FCO Webb>  CMO:  Entered and ready.  ::checks panel:: And the shuttle has just entered sensor range

CO Hawkes says:
@ COM: OPS: I calculate an ETA of 8 hrs at your present speed. 15 minutes if you drop to impulse.

EO Darnel says:
::Arrives on the Shuttlebay deck::

OPS Pino says:
::Checks the SCI panel, noting they are still receiving telemetry.::

CO Hawkes says:
@CSO: All the great literary works of the Federation at your fingertips, terrific company, and you're bored? ::snorts::

OPS Pino says:
CMO: Ma'am. Captain Hawkes reports that if we drop to impulse he can rendezvous with us in 15 minutes otherwise it will be 8 more hours. Also we are still receiving telemetry from the sensor drone.

CMO Sea says:
FCO: drop to impulse and bring her shuttle bay to bear.

CSO Sea says:
@CO: Terrific company? ::snorts and chuckles::

CTO Beokeown says:
Self: looking good here once again...

Host Loren says:
<FCO Webb>  CMO:  Aye sir.  ::throttles back::

CMO Sea says:
CTO: when they are within range, make sure it's the captain and Commander Sea.

CO Hawkes says:
@ CSO: All right Lieutenant. But I guess  there really is no accounting for taste. ::Grins::

CTO Beokeown says:
CMO: that can be arranged

EO Darnel says:
::enters shuttlebay, checking for room for a type 11::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The DJ slows to impulse

CMO Sea says:
::nods::

Host Loren says:
<FCO Webb>  CMO:  Helm answering all stop.

CMO Sea says:
OPS: contact the CO and give him this heading ::sends it to her console::

CMO Sea says:
FCO: Excellent, thank you

EO Darnel says:
*CMO*: We have room but it will be a tight fit.

CSO Sea says:
@::rolls his eyes at the Lieutenant comment:: CO: Guess I've been demoted, New Orleans starship dropping out of warp

CMO Sea says:
*EO*: Aye

CTO Beokeown says:
::Scans the ship to make sure its them::

CMO Sea says:
OPS: what is their eta now?

OPS Pino says:
COM: CO: Captain, here are our current coordinates.  Shuttle Bay one is cleared for your arrival.

CMO Sea says:
CTO: Your results?

OPS Pino says:
CMO: Less than 15 minutes ma'am.

CMO Sea says:
OPS: thank you.

CO Hawkes says:
@ COM:OPS: Coordinates received. Initiating our approach.

CTO Beokeown says:
CMO: Waiting for the slow computers to tell me

Host Loren says:
<FCO Webb>  ::adjusts ship attitude to align with the shuttle's approach vector::

CMO Sea says:
FCO: Hold position here.

EO Darnel says:
@::heads back to engineering::

CMO Sea says:
::nervously taps her fingernails on the arm of the chair::

OPS Pino says:
*EO*: The Captain is nearing.  Make sure the Shuttle bay is ready.

CSO Sea says:
@::starts whistling::

Host Loren says:
<FCO Webb>  CMO:  Aye sir, holding station

CO Hawkes says:
@ ::Tapping buttons:: CSO: I hope you've enjoyed your flight. Please make sure your seat and chair-back table on in their locked and upright positions.

CMO Sea says:
::closes eyes and searches out for John::  ~~~John?~~~

OPS Pino says:
COM: CO: Understood sir.  See you soon.  Pino out.

CTO Beokeown says:
CMO: Computer is being stubborn and not telling me

OPS Pino says:
::Closes the comm.::

CSO Sea says:
@CMO: ~~~Well Hiya Baby Miss me?~~~

EO Darnel says:
*OPS*: Ready.

CSO Sea says:
@CO: No in flight movie , I'm complaining

CMO Sea says:
CTO: ::smiles:: It’s them, I've confirmation that it's my husband, at least.

CMO Sea says:
~~~John: Indeed I did, welcome home~~~

CO Hawkes says:
@: CSO: Sorry, you didn't purchase the upgrade.
CSO Sea says:
@Megan: ~~~Enjoying the center chair?~~~

CTO Beokeown says:
CMO: Ok, recommend the computer gets an overall to make it respond faster. :: grins::

CMO Sea says:
CTO: I'll make a note of that to the CEO :;smirks::

CSO Sea says:
@CO: Traveling coach, my life story

CMO Sea says:
~~~John: you have no idea~~~

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  Time passes rather quickly in space, the shuttle nears the DJ, final approach

CTO Beokeown says:
::rolls eyes:: Self: great, I’m sure that will go over smoothly

CMO Sea says:
CTO: Please welcome the CO and CSO home in Shuttle bay one?

CSO Sea says:
@CO: Locking transporters on the DJ in case of approach failure

CO Hawkes says:
@ ::Makes a few small adjustments, then opens com. COM:OPS: Starfleet shuttle on final approach.

CTO Beokeown says:
CMO: I can do that. ::Gets up and heads for the turbolift::

CMO Sea says:
CTO: thank you.

CSO Sea says:
@::setting ejector timers::

CO Hawkes says:
@ CSO: Oh ye of little faith.

OPS Pino says:
COM: CO: We see ya sir.  Come on Home.

CMO Sea says:
::holds breath that the landing goes well::

CTO Beokeown says:
::Hums in the TL, and waits for the right deck::

CMO Sea says:
::listens to OPS::

CSO Sea says:
@CO: And the last time you logged a star hour behind a shuttle is....

CO Hawkes says:
@ CSO: Nice day huh? ::Dodging the question::

CSO Sea says:
@CO: Nice day in the blackness of space ::chuckles::

CTO Beokeown says:
:: gets off the tl and walks to the shuttle bay::

CO Hawkes says:
@ ::Pilots the shuttle into the shuttle bay::

CSO Sea says:
@::thinks he should get and EVA suit::

OPS Pino says:
CMO: They are officially home ma'am. ::Smiles.::

CMO Sea says:
OPS: Thank you ::smiles::

EO Darnel says:
::In the shuttlebay::

CTO Beokeown says:
::Waits for the shuttle to arrive::

OPS Pino says:
CMO: Shall we get back to our course?

EO Darnel says:
:: on his way back to Engineering::

CMO Sea says:
OPS: Yes, of course.  FCO: resume course.

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The shuttle comes to rest on the deck of the shuttle bay, paint intact

CTO Beokeown says:
*CMO*: Waiting for the shuttle, look like they just came in

CMO Sea says:
FCO: Engage.

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: You can relax now. We're home. ::Smiles::

CMO Sea says:
*CTO*: excellent.

CSO Sea says:
CO: No in-flight meal?

Host Loren says:
<FCO Webb>  CMO: Aye aye.  ::resumes course and speed::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The DJ jumps back into warp.

CTO Beokeown says:
::Enters the shuttle bay and waits for the old guys to exit::

OPS Pino says:
::Refocuses sensor data on the sensor drone.::

CMO Sea says:
*EO*: After the CO and party disembark, I want you to go over the shuttle with a fine tooth comb and make sure she's ready for anything.

CO Hawkes says:
::Shuts down the shuttle's systems::

CSO Sea says:
::stands straightens out his uniform::

CTO Beokeown says:
::Whistles::

CO Hawkes says:
::Stands and stretches, then heads for the hatch::

CMO Sea says:
::smiles as she keeps the CO's chair warm::

EO Darnel says:
::heads back to shuttlebay:: *CMO*: Heading back there. ::groans::

Host Loren says:
<FCO Webb>  CMO: Commander, revision on our IP to the sensor drone...  34 minutes

CMO Sea says:
*EO*: I do appreciate you taking over for the CEO while he's ill

CO Hawkes says:
::Opens the hatch and exits.::

CSO Sea says:
::follows the CO::

CMO Sea says:
FCO: thank you

CO Hawkes says:
CTO: Hello Lieutenant.

CTO Beokeown says:
Self: took ya long enough.  CO: welcome back sir

EO Darnel says:
*CMO*: I do what I can.

CMO Sea says:
OPS: Is the sensor drone still searching out for the LC?

CO Hawkes says:
CTO: So how goes the search? ::Heads for the shuttlebay exit::

OPS Pino says:
CMO: Yes ma’am

CTO Beokeown says:
CO: Not much to report sir, ::Follow::

EO Darnel says:
::enters shuttlebay::

CSO Sea says:
::following the CO, runs his hands through his thick silver hair::

CMO Sea says:
OPS: ::nods::  If you will, fill in the CSO and CO what the SO did to make the drone search for the LC instead of it's original orders.

EO Darnel says:
::Grabs a toolkit and starts to take apart the type 11::

CO Hawkes says:
::Enters the TL and waits for the others before saying 'bridge'::

OPS Pino says:
CMO: Yes ma'am.

CTO Beokeown says:
::Stands quietly in the TL::

CO Hawkes says:
CTO: So I guess the ship's still intact and everything?

CMO Sea says:
::gathers herself and rises from the command chair and stands beside it::

EO Darnel says:
::gets Shuttlebay personal to help him take it apart and examine it::

CTO Beokeown says:
CO: yes sir it is, just not the same with you ...and XO

CO Hawkes says:
CTO: ::Glances over::

CTO Beokeown says:
::Gulps:: CO: did I say something wrong sir?

CO Hawkes says:
::Exits the TL onto the bridge and heads for the command deck::

CMO Sea says:
All: Captain on deck

CO Hawkes says:
All: As you were!

OPS Pino says:
::Straightens at her post.::

CMO Sea says:
::turns and smiles:: CO/CSO: welcome back

CTO Beokeown says:
::Heads for his console::

Host Loren says:
<FCO Webb>  ::updates course::

CSO Sea says:
::enters main bridge:: CMO: Thank you

CO Hawkes says:
CMO: ::Nods:: Looks like you kept her together. ::Grins::

CO Hawkes says:
CMO: Situation report?

OPS Pino says:
CO/CSO: Welcome home sirs. When you are ready for the sensor report I'll be happy to give it.

EO Darnel says:
::removes what is left of the Nacelles and removes the Warp Core::

CMO Sea says:
CO: we are with 30 minutes from the probe, sir. On course.

CMO Sea says:
::looks at OPS::

CTO Beokeown says:
::Guesses he said something wrong, but continues on with work, trying to figure out what he said::

OPS Pino says:
CO/CSO: We are linked to the sensor drone and receiving its telemetry.  It has not located the LC as of yet.

CO Hawkes says:
::Follows the CMO's gaze to OPS::

CSO Sea says:
::standing next to the CO::

CMO Sea says:
CO: ship systems are in the green, we are ready to continue our mission.

CO Hawkes says:
OPS: And debris or warp trails that fit the profile?

OPS Pino says:
::Looks down to check her console for an accurate answer.::

CO Hawkes says:
CMO: Very good. Thanks Commander. I'll take over now. ::Smiles again::

EO Darnel says:
::as he and his teams finish stripping the shuttle, they begin to go through the parts for any anomalies::

CSO Sea says:
::moves to SCI 1::

CMO Sea says:
CO: You have the bridge, Captain.

CMO Sea says:
::thinks, thank goodness::

CO Hawkes says:
CMO: Thank you. ::Sits down in his chair.::

OPS Pino says:
CO: No sir, however current telemetry has a PVK-183 planetoid detected.  Search pattern is still on the pulsar area.

OPS Pino says:
::Reads her console as the info comes in.::

CSO Sea says:
::logs onto SCI 1::

CMO Sea says:
::walks towards the science station and looks to see if anyone is looking::

CO Hawkes says:
OPS: Is this PVK-183 along our course?

CMO Sea says:
::leans over his back and gives him a quick kiss on his cheek:: John: welcome home. <w>

OPS Pino says:
CO/CSO: No life signs detected YET, however atmosphere is nitrogen and methane.  Pretty rough terrain.

Host Loren says:
<FCO Webb>  CO:  Captain, revision on our IP.  25 minutes to target 

CSO Sea says:
CMO: <w> Hiya Gorgeous

CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Thank you.

CMO Sea says:
::smiles::

CTO Beokeown says:
::Reads over the data coming in from the drone::

OPS Pino says:
::Bring up the star chart course and their plotted course on the View screen.::

CSO Sea says:
CO: Pulsar is class 5 with rapid 60 ms rotation

CSO Sea says:
CO: Significant X and Gamma ray emissions, recommend shields when we get close

EO Darnel says:
::begins to start putting the shuttle back together with his teams::

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Agreed.

CMO Sea says:
::slowly backs up to the TL and exits the bridge for Sickbay::

CSO Sea says:
CO: Recommended safe distance is 92 million km

CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Set a boundary of 92 million km.

CMO Sea says:
::rides the TL down to Sickbay, her knees feeling weak::

CSO Sea says:
CO: Maklok Pulsar will deteriorate shield efficiency and transporters as we get closer

EO Darnel says:
::begins to put the finishing touches on putting the shuttle together::

CSO Sea says:
~~~Megan: You did great~~~

CMO Sea says:
~~~John: I wouldn’t want to do that very often~~~

CMO Sea says:
::exits the TL and walks towards Sickbay::

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: ::nods::

OPS Pino says:
CO: Captain planetoid is 75 mil kms from probe however that is not within safe distance.

OPS Pino says:
CO: We may however be able to see it visually with magnification from our safe distance.

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: What effect with this pulsar have on our probes?

CTO Beokeown says:
:: Is slightly confused reading over the scanner::

EO Darnel says:
::finishes putting the shuttle together and starts her up::

OPS Pino says:
::Doing her best to interpret all the scientific data accurately.::

CMO Sea says:
::enters Sickbay and locates her MO:: MO: how are you progressing on setting up the cargo areas?

CSO Sea says:
::puts Lewis and Clark on main viewer: CO: Subject vessel is approximately size of a Nova class Starship, crew is 40 personnel plus 30 scientists, ship was studying the Pulsar at close distance with new magnetic field systems

OPS Pino says:
::Looks to the CSO for approval of accurate meanings.::

EO Darnel says:
::notices the shuttle is running fine::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The shuttle's engines fire up, humming quietly, not giving much indication to their true potential

CMO Sea says:
<MO>: CMO: pretty much all set up, Ma'am.  We're taking a break for lunch before we have to report to the triage areas.

CSO Sea says:
::eyes in the sensors:: CO: The probe will function until the Pulsar emissions destroys it

CTO Beokeown says:
::Feels a little out of the loop, the problem being mostly science problem::

EO Darnel says:
::assigns a team to get the most out of the shuttle::

CMO Sea says:
MO: Good, let me know when we get close, I'll join you all down there.

CMO Sea says:
::enters her office::

CMO Sea says:
<MO>: CMO: Aye, will do.

CSO Sea says:
CO: We are ordered to scuttle the ship before its classified systems are compromised, no Gorn ships on sensors

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: ::Nods as he takes it all in again:: Thanks.

CSO Sea says:
::scanning for ship::

CSO Sea says:
OPS: How is the probe doing?

Host Loren says:
<FCO Webb>  ::notices an alert on his panel, increasing levels of space dust and stellar matter from the pulsar.  Adjusts nav shields to compensate::

OPS Pino says:
::Scans for any communication transmissions on all bands.::

CMO Sea says:
::walks towards her replicator in her office and orders a grilled cheese on rye, with tomato and bacon. plus a dill pickle and soy chips::

CO Hawkes says:
CTO: What have you found out about the capabilies and tactics of Gorn ships?

EO Darnel says:
::assigns another team beef up the weapons::

Host Loren says:
<FCO Webb>  CO:  Captain, we are encountering higher levels of stellar matter and space dust on our nav shields.  

OPS Pino says:
CSO: Great sir, however I think you can better make out the telemetry it’s sending back. ::Makes a motion for him to resume the monitoring of it, like all yours.::

CTO Beokeown says:
CO: Haven’t found much out sir

CMO Sea says:
::walks the plate back to her desk, but returns to order a drink::  Replicator: Iced Green tea, sweet with lemon.

CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Higher than expected? Can you compensate?

CSO Sea says:
OPS: Thank you ::returns Probe data to his panel::

EO Darnel says:
::He himself personally beefs up the shields::

Host Loren says:
<FCO Webb>  CO:  I am able to compensate.  We might need to reduce speed at some point, but for now were good.

CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Keep me advised as needed.

CSO Sea says:
CO: Gorn species are know to be taller and more muscular, than humans, reptilian in nature and highly territorial.  They have leathery type skin and sharp teeth

EO Darnel says:
*CO*: Do you want me to personalize you a shuttle?

CMO Sea says:
::sits down at her desk and dives into eating the sandwich, thinking it's been hours since she had eaten anything::

CO Hawkes says:
*EO* : ::Thinks about it for a second:: Nah. Best not. Starfleet's kind of picky about that.

CTO Beokeown says:
CO: Don't think they fight nice, pretty nasty.  Did I say something wrong in the TL sir?

EO Darnel says:
*CO*: Well I can beef up that new one, It will outperform any shuttle.

CO Hawkes says:
CTO: No. ::Thinks over the ride up in the TL. :: No....why?

CO Hawkes says:
*EO*: ::Chuckles:: It's tempting, but so long at she works, leave her at spec for now. Thanks.

CTO Beokeown says:
CO: Just when I mentioned it not being the same without you and the XO, you glanced over, and didn't say anything, wondering if I said something wrong, that’s all

CMO Sea says:
::finishes her lunch in record time.  Brings her hand to her mouth and releases a quiet "burp" looking to see if anyone was watching.  She dabs her napkin to her lips::

EO Darnel says:
*CO*: Aye sir. ::cancels the upgrades::

CO Hawkes says:
CTO: ::Turns and look over his shoulder up at Beo:: No. I don't recall the exact 'look', but I was probably just looking at you while you were talking.

Host Loren says:
<FCO Webb>  ::watching the nav console::  CO:  Captain...  We are approaching the sensor drone.

EO Darnel says:
::heads back to Engineering::

CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Slow to stop off of the drone.

CTO Beokeown says:
::Smiles:: CO: just tuning the rest out sir?

CMO Sea says:
*CO* Captain: Sickbay is all set up for casualties.  Cargo bay one and two are set up respectively as triage and surgical if needed.

Host Loren says:
<FCO Webb>  CO:  Aye sir.  Slowing 

CO Hawkes says:
*CMO*: Thanks Mare. Let's hope we find someone.

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The DJ drops out of warp, the shields almost glowing as it is pelted with astral matter

CSO Sea says:
::monitoring emission discharge and stellar matter::

CMO Sea says:
*CO* Aye, lets hope they are alive.

CMO Sea says:
:sends her teams off to Cargo bay one and two::

CO Hawkes says:
OPS: Put the probe on screen.

Host Loren says:
<FCO Webb>  CO:  Sir, we are holding station, 100 kilometers from the probe.

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Can you get anything off of it?

CO Hawkes says:
::Stands and moves towards the screen. Stands behind OPS::

CSO Sea says:
CO: Attempting to query drone

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The probe continues to relay its telemetry to the DJ, still just picking up the planetoid in the pulsar region

OPS Pino says:
::Looking at the view screen.:: CO: Captain?

CO Hawkes says:
OPS: Do we know why it stopped?

OPS Pino says:
::Doesn't understand why, turns to the CSO.:: CSO: Commander, any ideas?

CMO Sea says:
::stands up and talks a moment with Greta Bowers:: Greta: you take charge of the triage team in CB1, I'll take CB2

Host Loren says:
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