USS DON JOHNSON, NCC-61701
SD 104109.07
Survivor - Benning, Part II

SUMMARY: In Squad Room #5. The briefing by Commodore Ross has concluded, and the crew of the DJ are preparing for their training exercise. Their next stop will be the Quartermasters Section for equipment load out as soon as Corporal Gange comes to escort them.

Host Loren says:
              {{{{{{Resume:  Survivor - Benning, episode 2}}}}}        

CTO Sea says:
::standing around the briefing room, waiting::

MO Lea says:
::Breathes carefully, and looks to Adrel for their next action::

FCO Arca says:
::checking his gear one last time::

CSO Sea says:
::running his hands through his pristine silver hair with old style Starfleet sideburns::

CTO Sea says:
::walks up behind her husband and runs finger down his earlobe::

FCO Arca says:
::checks his rifle, then his phaser and making sure his tricorder and knife are secured::

Host Cpl Gange says:
::opens door and enters the squad room, looking down at PADD::  ALL:  There is a Captain, Ad-rel here?

CSO Sea says:
::rolls his neck lazily leaning back, as his Atlantic cologne waifs in the air::

CTO Sea says:
John: better watch out, you might attract a Jem'Hadar with that cologne ::smiles ::

CTO Sea says:
::looks at Gange::

CSO Sea says:
Megan: Or a feisty maiden in distress being the swashbuckler I 'yam

FCO Arca says:
::looks over to the Corporal

CTO Sea says:
John: we'll see who's in distress at the end of this day ::grins::

Host Cpl Gange says:
::looks up::  CO:  Adrel?

MO Lea says:
::Focuses on Gange, her fingertips tapping ever-so-slightly against her sides::

CSO Sea says:
Megan: Aye, my warrior maiden

FCO Arca says:
::Looks around in the crowd of people::

CTO Sea says:
Gange: You are looking for Commander Adrel?

CO Adrel says:
::enters the Squad Room and stands behind Gange:: Gange: Looking for me?

Host Cpl Gange says:
::taps on his PADD::  ALL:  Ok folks, I'm Corporal Gange, and I'm here to escort you to the Quartermaster's station, if you'll follow me.

CTO Sea says:
::steps back and notices the XO's new pips::

Host Cpl Gange says:
CO:  Oh yes, thought I lost you there. 

Host Cpl Gange says:
::starts to lead the others out of the squad room and towards a TL::

CO Adrel says:
Gange: Sorry, I was with the Commodore. Can I take a moment to address the crew before we go to the Quartermaster's?

CSO Sea says:
::seethes with undercurrents of torrid magma flowing through his inner landscape, radiating its infernal temperatures on the astral plane, making no effort to conceal its mental free flow::

CTO Sea says:
ALL: Attention on deck.

Host Cpl Gange says:
CO:  No problem... Well actually, there is a small problem.

FCO Arca says:
::follows the group::

FCO Arca says:
::stops and snaps to attention::

CO Adrel says:
Gange: What problem, Cpl?

MO Lea says:
::Glances briefly at Adrel, taking note of her new rank, and waits with attention::

Host Cpl Gange says:
CO:  One of my pilots has taken ill today, I was hoping to ask your FCO if he has been checked out on Hoppers

CO Adrel says:
Gange: I'll address the crew and ask the FCO if he would be ready for such a task, okay? ::turns to the crew::

CSO Sea says:
::feeling predatory::

CTO Sea says:
::the security and tactical group stands at attention::

Host Cpl Gange says:
CO:  Excellent.  ::waits at the doorway of the TL, allowing the others to enter::

CO Adrel says:
ALL: As you can see, Capt Hawkes is not present. I was told he was recalled to Star Fleet and had to depart before training. Star Fleet decided to appoint me CO active immediately. I hope that we can use this training to help everyone settle in the change and work as a team. Let's make Capt Hawkes proud.

CTO Sea says:
::hears one of her team shout HoooAH::

CO Adrel says:
ALL: Thank you. Now we have a training to undergo.

MO Lea says:
::Droops slightly at the announcement, suddenly filled with disappointment::

CO Adrel says:
FCO: See with the corporal if you can help him with his FCO problem.          CTO: Rearrange your teams accordingly if the FCO helps the Cpl. I want you to keep constant contact with the FCO.

FCO Arca says:
::shoots:: ALL: HOOOAH

FCO Arca says:
CO: Aye sir

MO Lea says:
::Chides herself: "Not now."::  ::Refocuses on the captain::

CO Adrel says:
ALL: Let's go! and good luck! ::turns and follows the Cpl::

Host Cpl Gange says:
::extends his arm, motioning to the open TL::

CTO Sea says:
::with a nod the security team falls into place behind the senior staff and follows towards the TL::

CSO Sea says:
::venting primal energies onto the astral plane as a mental safety valve trips open::

FCO Arca says:
::walks up to the Gange:: Gange: What’s the problem sir?

CTO Sea says:
~~~John: Your energies are about to overflow my way, careful now~~~

Host Cpl Gange says:
FCO:  What's your name, sir?

FCO Arca says:
Gange: Mark Arca

MO Lea says:
::Follows onto the turbolift, keeping - as always - her medkit close by::

FCO Arca says:
Gange: Ensign Mark Arca

CSO Sea says:
~~~Megan: Moi? Can I help it if I'm a live wire?~~~

Host Cpl Gange says:
FCO:  Mark, have your logged any flight hours in Federation Hoppers?

CO Adrel says:
::enters the TL and tries to seize the crew's reaction to the announcement::

Host Cpl Gange says:
::ques the TL destination for Level 7::

CTO Sea says:
::waits for the next lift since 40 of her team will not all fit in one::

FCO Arca says:
Gange: A few sir it was since it was part of my train and I had it again in my advance training

CSO Sea says:
::waiting for the next lift behind his wife::

CTO Sea says:
::enters the turbolift:: TL: Level 7

Host Cpl Gange says:
FCO:  Tell ya what, after you get geared up, can you report to Lieutenant Karie Murray on the flight deck, we might need you to take your team down to the planet.

CO Adrel says:
MO: How are you doing, doctor?

MO Lea says:
::Stands aside in the turbolift, keeping mostly to herself, trying to process the news of Hawkes departure while staying focused on the upcoming mission.  Looks again to Adrel, somewhat sizing her up again::

CSO Sea says:
::composes himself, leans against the back wall and closes his eyes::

FCO Arca says:
Gange: Aye sir not a problem

Host Cpl Gange says:
ACTION:  The TL ascends to level 7, letting the crew out near the Quartermaster's Section.  

FCO Arca says:
::follows the crew to the QM::

CTO Sea says:
::stands closer to her husband with out looking like she's leaning on him::

Host Cpl Gange says:
::Leading the others::  ALL:  If you'll all follow me

CO Adrel says:
::lets a few people step off the TL before she does... waiting for the MO to answer::

CSO Sea says:
::leans closer to his wife enveloping her in his seething aura::

MO Lea says:
::"Oops...rats.":: CO: Well, Captain... ::Thinks a moment:: ...as an officer in Starfleet, I am ready to have my skills tested, and I'm glad to be serving with you, sir.  ::Pauses:: CO: As a person, I'm disappointed that with Captain Hawkes' departure, I've lost a dear friend.

CTO Sea says:
::feels the lift slow and smiles::

Host Cpl Gange says:
ACTION:  The crew enters the quartermaster's station, a large storeroom, filled with all sorts of toys

MO Lea says:
::Walks with Adrel into the quartermaster's station::

Host Cpl Gange says:
ALL: I am instructed to let you decide on what equipment you might need.  So go ahead and gear up, you've got 5 minutes

FCO Arca says:
::Enters quartermaster station and looks around::

CTO Sea says:
::exits the lift and hears the lift next to theirs open and her whole teams trots down to where the rest of the crew is::

CO Adrel says:
MO: I'm sad as well about his sudden departure. He was a great CO. I just hope I can live up to what he started. Let's hope this training will help put me on the right path.

CSO Sea says:
::passes broom closet, and thinks....too bad::

CTO Sea says:
Gange: What type of sensors do we wear? How will one of the crew know they have been hit by enemy fire?

MO Lea says:
CO: Any way I can help, sir...let me know.   ::Turns to examine the contents of the room::

FCO Arca says:
::grabs a vest, tricorder, standard issue knife, phaser, rifle and rounds for the rifle::

Host Cpl Gange says:
CTO:  I'm sorry, sir.  I am not allowed to assist in your equipment selection

CO Adrel says:
MO: Thanks. First step will be succeeding this training. I'll let you go decide on the equipment you want the MED dept to have. I'll go pick mine.

CTO Sea says:
Gange: Understood

FCO Arca says:
::zips up the vest and secure the rest of the equipment to the vest::

CTO Sea says:
::nods to her team to select the appropriate gear they will need for their assigned tasks::

Host Cpl Gange says:
::checks his chronograph, reading 20:24 hours, and smiles::

CSO Sea says:
::grabs some flash bang simulated grenades, paints on some black camouflage, goes into a room, and changes into all black fatigues and boot, with night goggles::

CTO Sea says:
::grabs what she will need::

FCO Arca says:
::walks over to CTO:: CTO: Sir I have to report to the flight deck now just want you to let my team know

CO Adrel says:
::wonders what a CO needs....mmm... grabs a tricorder, a phaser, a rifle, a vest, a flashlight...::

CTO Sea says:
::nods:: FCO: Aye

CSO Sea says:
::assembles simulated sniper rifle::

CO Adrel says:
::puts on the vest and boots too:: ALL: Make sure you have the appropriate attire for the type of terrain.

CTO Sea says:
::packs all her gear in the appropriate pockets in her fatigues::

CTO Sea says:
::informs the Beta Team ::

FCO Arca says:
CTO: Thank you sir ::before exit the QM station grabs wrist lights,  night goggles and camouflage

MO Lea says:
::Quickly assesses the available medical equipment. Secures several sets of triage supplies, an ample supply of coagulants and anesthetics, several additional battle-field medkits, additional phasers, and several emergency blankets.::

FCO Arca says:
::Slings my rifle and exit the QM station::

CTO Sea says:
::checks the type II phaser and slings the phaser rifle over her shoulder, places a tricorder in her right leg pocket and other simulated gear into a sack on her back::

MO Lea says:
:: Places all of those into her supply bag, slings a couple of phase rifles over her shoulder, and grabs a few last pieces of equipment that she can fit into her bag::

CSO Sea says:
::grabs real hunting knife and straps it to his leg just in case, along with real phaser::

Host Cpl Gange says:
ALL:  All-right, it is now 20:30 hours. Your launch time is 03:00 hours, so you must be on the flight deck by 02:30.  You have until then to make whatever preparations you feel are necessary...  I suggest you get some sleep.

FCO Arca says:
::Enters lift:: *Computer*: Flight Deck

CO Adrel says:
::sees the CSO with a knife and thinks it’s a good idea, so picks on up and straps it on her::

Host Cpl Gange says:
ALL: Any questions?

CTO Sea says:
Gange: You said Sleep? Where?

FCO Arca says:
::checks her gear again while he waits for the lift to stop::

Host Cpl Gange says:
CTO:  I believe your ship is just outside the station, I'd try there.

MO Lea says:
::Adds a few old-style scalpels to her collection, as well as Insta-Scrubs.  Carefully sets all her things down and observes the Corporal::

CTO Sea says:
::mutters:: Silly getting all dressed up just to go home and get some shuteye::

Host Cpl Gange says:
<Lt Murray> ::on flight deck, by Hopper 13, checking hull for damage::

FCO Arca says:
::lift stops and I exit and look around::

Host Cpl Gange says:
::looks to the CTO and grins::  Self:  You're gonna need some sleep.

CO Adrel says:
ALL: Okay then, sleep it is. We may not get sleep during training. Make sure your departments are back on time.

CO Adrel says:
CTO: Keep a lock on the FCO until we meet him again.

CTO Sea says:
Gange: yeah, but wouldn't it be more advantageous just to sack out here in a cargo bay or something?

CSO Sea says:
All: I suggest we prepare equipment and rations in the event we experience actual combat and survival conditions

FCO Arca says:
::walks over to a Lt:: Murray: Excuse me sir are you Lt Murray?

Host Cpl Gange says:
CTO:  That can be arranged as well

CO Adrel says:
ALL: Yes, as the CSO suggested, make sure you pick up some of those delicious rations.

Host Cpl Gange says:
ALL:  All-right then, we'll see you at 02:30.  Enjoy your evening.

Host Cpl Gange says:
<Lt Murray> ::looks to FCO::  FCO:  Yes I am... Ensign, and you are?

MO Lea says:
::Once again gets the sensation that the staff here is just waiting to laugh over their upcoming struggles. Tries to shake it off, and checks for any more orders from the Captain::

CTO Sea says:
::snaps her fingers and details her group to pack rations and check their equipment::

FCO Arca says:
Murray: Ensign Mark Arca reporting as order sir

Host Cpl Gange says:
::turns and saunters off::

CSO Sea says:
::stocks standard rations, combat first aid, canteen and water purifying tablets::

Host Lt Murray says:
FCO:  Ah, yes.  You're the FCO on the Don Johnson, right?

FCO Arca says:
Murray: Correct Lt.

Host Lt Murray says:
:;pats the hull of Hopper 13::  FCO:  Ever fly one of these birds?

CTO Sea says:
::heads over to the CO:: CO: If it's okay by you, me and my team will find a comfy corner nearby and sack out.  Can't see heading back to the DJ.

CSO Sea says:
::packs extra pair of dry boots, a compass, flint, paper map and global positioning unit::

CO Adrel says:
CTO: Yes, I agree. I think it's better that we all sack out here. With the going back and to the ship we'll lose precious sleeping time.

FCO Arca says:
Murray: Yes sir at the Academy and my advance flight class after the academy

FCO Arca says:
Murray: I have logged over 50 hours Lt.

CTO Sea says:
CO: Aye, and we wouldn't want to be late for our date down there on Benning if someone oversleeps.

Host Lt Murray says:
FCO:  Excellent.  I'm short a pilot for your crew.  Would you mind terribly taking her to the training area in the morning?

CSO Sea says:
MO: Have you packed vaccines and antitoxins for local snake/plant poisons?

CO Adrel says:
CTO: Arrange for a surveillance... some of your men stay up in rotations to make sure we don't oversleep or in case something happens... we never know with training.

MO Lea says:
CO: With your permission, I'd like to return to the Don Johnson to assemble the rest of my medical team and get my sleep there.

CTO Sea says:
::nods::

FCO Arca says:
Murray: Not a problem, :: looks at the hopper then back at Murray:: Murray: May I check her out sir

Host Lt Murray says:
FCO:  Please, be my guest...  

MO Lea says:
CSO: I have a wide range of standard treatments, but I cannot pack vaccines and antitoxin for these specific local toxins due to a lack of information about the local planet and animal life.

CO Adrel says:
MO: Your team is all here doctor. Look around, everyone that needs to be on training is here. As for sleep, maybe we better off stay here as we'll lose precious time going to and back from the ship. We need all the minutes we can get to sleep.

Host Lt Murray says:
FCO:  I'll let you two get acquainted.  

FCO Arca says:
::unslings the rifle and place it on the deck of the hooper before jumping in:

CSO Sea says:
MO: Benning is a standard training planet in the Federation perhaps you will find the databank in the library computer

FCO Arca says:
Murray: Thank you sir

CTO Sea says:
ALL: The CO has granted permission to bunk out here for a few hours, ain't the Hilton and the deck is hard, but its the lap of luxury compared to what awaits us down on Benning at the crash site.

Host Lt Murray says:
::starts to walk off then stops suddenly::  FCO:  Oh, just so you know, the navigation has all been pre-set, you shouldn't have a problem, just follow the yellow brick road as it were.

CO Adrel says:
ALL: We'll stay here to sleep. Find yourself a nice little corner and rest. We need all the sleep we can get which is why we won't go back to the DJ and lose precious sleeping time.

CO Adrel says:
::takes her rations and canteen, etc. and packs them in her pack::

FCO Arca says:
::Slides into the pilot seat:: Myself: Its been a few months but we are going to be fine aren't we ::pats the dashboard of the hopper::

MO Lea says:
::Waits - trying ever-so-hard to remain patient - until the hubbub has died down, so she can question the CO aside::

FCO Arca says:
::laughs:: Murray Thank you again Lt.

Host Lt Murray says:
<Gange> ::meets up with Ross in Training Operations::  ROSS:  They're all squared away.  I think the poor saps are going to sleep in the cargo bay.

Host Lt Murray says:
<ROSS>  Gange:  Starting the suffering pretty early...  Well to each his own.

CSO Sea says:
::arches eyebrow as to why we can’t arrange for quarters::

FCO Arca says:
::get use to where the controls are and runs a few tests on them::

CSO Sea says:
CTO: Perhaps we should arrange for quarters

CTO Sea says:
::checks each of her team to make sure they are equipped with everything thing they could possibly need to protect this crew and the survivors::

MO Lea says:
CO: I would still request permission to return to the Don Johnson until the meeting hour.  I believe I will be much more alert for the coming ordeal.

CTO Sea says:
CSO: The CO said we stay. Find a nice comfy corner and sack out.

CSO Sea says:
CO: Perhaps we can arrange for quarters

FCO Arca says:
Myself: Everything checks out ::looks over flight plan before getting out of his seat::

CTO Sea says:
::shakes head::

CO Adrel says:
ALL: You can have your personnel sleep here or on the ship. You don’t split up your departments with half sleeping here and the other there. Make sure the CTO knows your final decision so she keeps tabs on who’s where.

Host Lt Murray says:
ACTION:  The time is now 02:30 hours.  The crew is assembling on the flight deck, beside Hopper 13

FCO Arca says:
::exits the hooper and runs his finger slowly on the hull as he walks around her::

CSO Sea says:
::arrives on flight deck well rested::

CTO Sea says:
::follows behind her team::

FCO Arca says:
::notice the crew falling in so I grab my rifle and head over to the crew::

CSO Sea says:
::nice fluffy bed in his own bed::

Host Cpl Gange says:
::crosses the flight deck to where hopper 13 is resting, sees the others assembled:: ALL:  Good morning sirs.

CO Adrel says:
::nods at Gange::

MO Lea says:
::Enters the flight deck, having distributed the equipment among the medical team, and feeling very rested after about four hours of sleep in her own bed, with just the right conditions. Actually smiles::

FCO Arca says:
::Slings his rifle a files in::

CSO Sea says:
::grinning from ear to ear like the cat who ate the canary, full breakfast, sat in the ship spa last night::

MO Lea says:
::Becomes more serious as she focuses on the corporal, and thinks of the coming few days of probable torment::

CTO Sea says:
:;walks back from hopper 15:: CO: Most of the security teams will be going down prior to hopper 13, to try and secure some of the area.

CO Adrel says:
CTO: Good idea. Especially when this is a security mission.

Host Cpl Gange says:
ALL:  All-right...  Since we are all well rested...  We'll go ahead and board.  The rest of your crew will be already be down there when you arrive

CSO Sea says:
::pulls out yo-yo::

Host Cpl Gange says:
FCO:  Ensign Arca, you all-right to pilot there, you look a little fatigued.

CTO Sea says:
::nods:: CO: I have five SF accompanying us, down to the planet, they are being assigned to each senior crew member.

FCO Arca says:
Gange: I'm fine sir just getting to know my new friend over there

CO Adrel says:
CTO: Good. Good.

CTO Sea says:
::steps on board with her team of five::

Host Cpl Gange says:
FCO:  She's a good ship, been through hell and back.

CSO Sea says:
::trots after wife::

Host Cpl Gange says:
ALL:  Good luck people.  And we'll see you in a couple days.  

MO Lea says:
::Just hopes the hopper doesn't intend to go back for another visit today::

CTO Sea says:
::stows their gear::

FCO Arca says:
Gange: Well hopefully we aren't going there today

CTO Sea says:
::grins at her husband as he trots in::

CO Adrel says:
ALL: Let's get in people!      Gange: Thank you Cpl.

Host Cpl Gange says:
::grins in response to the FCO's comment::

MO Lea says:
::Really didn't like that; but tries to forget it.  Follows the CSO and CTO into the hopper::

FCO Arca says:
:heads over to hopper 13::

CSO Sea says:
~~~Megan: Hiya beautiful~~~

CTO Sea says:
~~~John: Hiya sexy, nice outfit~~~

FCO Arca says:
::picking up som telepathic message but try to tune it out::

Host Benning FCO says:
*Hopper 13*:  This is Benning flight control, you are cleared for pre-flight checks

CO Adrel says:
::gets in:: ALL: Well, here we go people. Good luck!

CSO Sea says:
~~~Megan: I do look good in black, love that red hair of yours~~~

CO Adrel says:
::sits in the hopper::

FCO Arca says:
::secure his weapons and start pre flights check::

CTO Sea says:
::looks up at her hair and pulls out a tie to pull it all back and ties it up out of her face::

FCO Arca says:
*Flight*: Almost done flight

CTO Sea says:
~~~John: After this, I just might shorten it, it's getting way too long for this job~~~

FCO Arca says:
::my screen lights up with all green lights:: *Flight*: This hopper 13 we are all set for take off

Host Benning FCO says:
*Hopper 13*:  Hopper 13, you are on internal power, controls are free for manual departure.  space doors are opening, and you are number one in the departure plot.  

CSO Sea says:
::wishes his wife wouldn't tie it back, and let her dawn hair flow freely about her as strands of twilight breeze::

MO Lea says:
::With one glance at the CSO and CTO, decides to keep her mind closed and quietly slips away, taking a seat near the FCO to supposedly monitor their launch::

CO Adrel says:
CTO: Weren't we supposed not to depart first?

FCO Arca says:
::Looks over to Lea and winks::

CSO Sea says:
~~~Megan: Oh heavens no, not your royal, lovely hair, such finest silk as all the Orient couldn't produce~~~

Host Benning FCO says:
*Hopper 13*:  Hopper 13, you are cleared for departure, for pre-set planetary insertion.  And we do have a weather warning for you.

FCO Arca says:
*Flight*: Roger that flight firing thrusters now ::increasing power to get of the deck and heads for space::

CTO Sea says:
~~~John: I'm not at liberty these days to fiddle with my locks, I have to have something shorter, but we'll talk about it later~~~

MO Lea says:
::Catches Arca's look, and just shakes her head, not quite sure what all's going on in that hopper:: FCO: Mind if I watch the controls? I always need to brush up on my piloting skills - or lack thereof.

CO Adrel says:
FCO: What's that weather warning?

FCO Arca says:
*Flight*: Come again weather warning?

CTO Sea says:
::hears something about weather and listens up::

FCO Arca says:
MO: Not at all Commander

CSO Sea says:
~~~Megan: Long hair is just as Starfleet issue as anything else but much better to my liking, I will of course pout~~~

FCO Arca says:
CO: Trying to find out now captain

Host Benning FCO says:
*Hopper 13*:  Hopper 13, we are reading a thunder storm, with high intensity lightning, the storm front is directly in your flight path, but your ablative armor should provide protection, you do not need to alter course. Acknowledge

CTO Sea says:
~~~John: We'll discuss this later, I can't have it falling in my face in a critical moment.~~~

FCO Arca says:
*Flight*: Acknowledge flight

MO Lea says:
::Momentarily thinks to herself that, if the FCO should by any chance be incapacitated, she can probably crash the thing pretty well - had lots of practice with that::

CSO Sea says:
::thinks tying the hair in a pony tail would work::

FCO Arca says:
CO: There is a thunderstorm in our path sir but we should be okay

CO Adrel says:
FCO: We've seen worse. I was told the rest of the hoppers were supposed to take off before us?

CTO Sea says:
::leans towards a window, looking out trying to see if the weather is as bad as they say::

Host Benning FCO says:
*Hopper 13*:  Hopper 13, once you have cleared space doors, I need to hold you up for hopper 15, 12 and 21

CTO Sea says:
~~John: yes a pony tail will work, what do you think I just did, silly!~~~

FCO Arca says:
*Flight*: Understood flight exit hanger now and holding

CSO Sea says:
~~~Megan: Anything but shorter hair, my goodness, I mean its so well.....~~~

MO Lea says:
FCO: Isn't that a pretty crucial "should"...?

CTO Sea says:
::grins::

Host Benning FCO says:
ACTION:  As hopper 13 goes into a holding pattern, the other hoppers are allowed to proceed ahead and descent to the planet.

Host Benning FCO says:
         {{{{{PAUSE}}}}}