Mission Summary 10107.21

The USS Don Johnson is preparing to return to their patrol route.  A new CO has arrived, introductions and orders are pending.

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EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::crawls around on his belly and kicks out the bridge maintenance corridor access plate from inside the Jeffrie's Tube:: Outloud: Argh!  That's the last bridge control sub processor that required overhaul.  Stupid terrorists.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::in the main lounge::

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
::At TAC 1, going over her usual routine of checking the long range and short range sensors as well as reports from her tactical and secruity teams::

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
:: At his post on the bridge helping guide the repairs as needed::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::having a drink at the bar::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
::Having gotten settled in and all command codes being transferred to himself Captain Horn heads for the bridge::

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
::Glances around then makes some notes on her padd::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::stands up on the bridge looking around at the other officers as he dusts himself off and notices the grease stains on his uniform:: OPS: Hey Commander, see if that restores your operational control over the port latteral sensor pallette.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
::Sends the CTO a text only eyes only message to her console.  it reads "We need to talk in private."::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::takes his drink and joins a small group of officers at a table::

TO Norris says:
::exits the lift, nods at Fowler and then heads to TAC 2::

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
::nods back to Norris when a soft beep catches her attention, reads the brief message and sends back a reply, "When, where"::

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
::Runs a test or two:: EO: Only partial control, I am reading faults in 231 X 418 and 194 X 27 right.

Host CO Russ Horn says:
::Arrives on the bridge::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::initiates introductions::

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
Outloud: Captain on the bridge

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::grunts and sighs turning to see the CO walk out on the bridge as the CTO calls everyone to attention:: CO: Captain! ::stands at attention::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::recognizes one young ensign as one of his charges in the makeshift medical bay during the crisis::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
All: As you were.

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
::relaxes slightly as she nods to Captain Horn::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::shakes a finger at the OPS officer:: OPS: I'll take care of it.

Host CO Russ Horn says:
::Nods back to the CTO and smiles::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::inquires as to her health::

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
::Transmits a reply to Fowler when no one is looking.  It reads "Today after duty cycle ends"::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
::Takes his seat and pulls up status reports on the ship::

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
::glances down, replies, "my quarters?"::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::heads over to the CO's chair and sits next to it extending a clearly dirty hand:: CO: 'Afternoon.  Lieutenant Garlingus, Acting Chief of fixing anything that breaks.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::happy to hear she is feeling much better::

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
::Replies "That will work."::

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
::grins slightly at Garlingus::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
All: Status report?

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::furrows a brow and looks at his hand:: Self: Oh.  ::grabs a rag and wipes it off:: CO: Sorry about that.  ::extends his hand again::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::listens intently as the officers share their experiences during the recent crisis::

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
CO: Short range and long range sensors show normal traffic, Captain

Host CO Russ Horn says:
CTO: Weapons status?

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CO: Several issues with minor problems in various areas.  Power is at 100%.  Crew is at 98%  Various areas are being brought back up to normal operations.

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
CO: Weapons are at 100%, sir

Host CO Russ Horn says:
CTO: Very good

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::furrows his brow retracting his hand and sits quietly looking at the CO with a puzzled look::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::reciprocates::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
EO: We are a go for warp?

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::thinks about his response:: CO: Aye.

Host CO Russ Horn says:
All: It is a pleasure to be here and I want to take the time to speak with all my senior officers, however we have Orders from Starfleet.

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
::hears Norris give a soft snort, glances at him and gives him 'the look', he grins and shrugs his shoulders::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::shares his feelings of helplessness and frustration::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::sits quietly still looking puzzled::

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
::leans forward slightly::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
OPS: Lay in a course for the badlands warp 4.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::orders another round for his table::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::groans putting his face in his hands::

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CO: Aye, Captain.

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
::enters the Lounge::Replicator:Coffee, Black.

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
Self: Badlands ::calls up all information on the Badlands::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::hears a familiar voice.  Looks around::

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
CO: Badlands, sir?

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::stands and heads toward the turbolift picking up the metal plate he kicked out earlier and refastening it to the access port::

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
::Sets course and speed for the badlands and is prepared to engage on orders::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
CTO: Yes, after I have spoken with Cmdr Lemmick we will have a meeting to discuss our orders.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CO: Course and speed set, sir.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::stands and approaches the XO::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
::takes the cup and takes a small sip with out looking around heads back out the door::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::shrugs and returns to his seat::

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
CO: Understood, sir ::nods and taps a control to download all information onto her padd::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
CNS:Something I can do for you commander? ::stops just before the door::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
EO: I will need you in engineering as soon as possible. It is a pleasure to meet you Lt.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::looks back at the CO:: CO: Aye.. sir.  ::enters the turbolift miffed:: TL: Engineering.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
XO:  I thought you'd be hand holding the new Captain.

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
::laughs::CNS:Not quiet Luchena....he's a big boy.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
XO:  I've heard it said that the posting should have been yours.

Host CO Russ Horn says:
*XO*: Horn to Lemmick.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CO: Captain, should I engage or should I hold until after our briefing?

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
CNS:Possibly, but command didn't see it that way. ::holds his hand up:: *CO*:Lemmick here Captain

Host CO Russ Horn says:
OPS: Engage.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
XO:  This will be interesting test of your character, Commander.  ::grins::

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
::Types in the necessary commands and the ship comes to life under everyones feet::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
*XO*: Cmdr, I need to see you in my ready room.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::heads into Main Engineering off the TL:: Self: Last time I extend my hand to the Skipper.  ::grabs a padd and access his messages::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::sees a repair order for the CO's latrine:: Self: Hum... ::puts Jarvis on it::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
*CO*:On my way Captain.

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
::calls up current scans of the badlands, after Captain Horn orders the ship underway:: Self: Hmm, underway before the briefing ::reads the information on the small screen on her console::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
CNS:Commander...you trying to psycho analyze me?

Host CO Russ Horn says:
CTO: Please pull up a listing of all ships private, commercial and Starfleet that have logged flight plans around the badlands for the next week.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
XO:  Constantly Commander.  If its any consolation, I'll be turning my attention to the new Captain soon enough.

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
::shakes his head and takes the nearest TL::

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::Calls up the information, briefly skims over it and loads it onto her padd::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::returns to his seat::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
CTO: I will be in my ready room, you have the bridge. ::Exits into his RR::

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
CO: aye, Captain

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::asks the group if any of them have met the new CO::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
::enters the Bridge::CTO:Commander....Your shoes untied. ::smiles::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::grunts and heads toward the master systems display assessing the status of all ship's systems for combat readiness::

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
XO: Only the shoes back in my quarters, Commander

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
::winks at him, then glances back down to her console::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::not surprised to discover that none of them have::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
CTO:Still sharp as always Fowler ::pushes the button to the ready room::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::has one of the technicians grab him some dessert from the replicators:: PO Munchen: MAKE SURE WE FIXED IT FIRST!

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
::adds some information to her padd:: XO: Don't worry, you'll pick it up soon ::grins::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
::Stands:: XO: Come.

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
::enters the ready room and stands at attention::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
XO: At ease commander.

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
::loosens up a bit::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
::Extends his hand the XO::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::assures them all that the Captain will no doubt have a formal ceremony marking his new command as soon as things have settled down::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
::shakes the CO's hand::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
XO: Commander its a pleasure to meet you.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::toys with the idea of starting a false rumor, but decides it might cause lasting harm::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
CO:Like wise Captain.

Host CO Russ Horn says:
XO: I have looked over your service record and I am impressed.

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
TO: Norris, have the usual teams standing by as usual for the badlands

Host CO Russ Horn says:
XO: Please have a seat

TO Norris says:
CTO: Aye, aye Ma'am ::sends the notice to the 'pit'::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
CO:Thank you Captain. ::takes a seat::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::Rationalizes that it might be a good test of the Captain's character though::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::begins reviewing inventory levels and rations out the holo time to his team for turning around so quickly on the repairs from the terrorism::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
XO: I look forward to speaking with you further to get to know you. However we have business to attend to right now.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::gives his head a shake.  Poor guy will have enough problems without him creating more::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
CO:Of course Captain.

Host CO Russ Horn says:
XO: Starfleet has a very urgent mission for us.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::eats his ice cream:: Self: You know... We could... Am I talking to myself? ::heads into the CEO's office and sits quietly in front of his workstation::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
XO: I trust the crew has recovered from the illness that had you down?

CTO Cmdr Fowler says:
::calls up an updated map of the Badlands, marking off some possible questionable areas::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
::rubs his nose::CO:For the most part Captain yes. Some are still just recovering emotionally. We lost alot of good people.

Host CO Russ Horn says:
XO: I am sorry to hear that.  We have a problem in the badlands

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
CO:There's been no unusual activity there for a long time. Whats the problem now?

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
::gets a little concerned::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::grabs another coffee and sips at it after recycling his ice cream::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
XO: It seems several ships have gone missing.

Host CO Russ Horn says:
XO: Five ships to be exact with over 400 people on board those ships.

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
CO:Does command have any idea on who is responsible or why they are being taken?

Host CO Russ Horn says:
XO: None, We are ordered to patrol the badlands and investigate.

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
CO:What kinds of ships?

Host CO Russ Horn says:
XO: Mostly civilian and merchant but there is a Starfleet vessel missing as well.

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
CO:What class? Starfleet I mean?

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::assesses hull plating calibration::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
XO: I don't have that info yet. Starfleet is sending that to us.  I want theories on what could be happening out there.

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
CO:Was there any distress calls made? reports of weapons fire?

Host CO Russ Horn says:
XO: None whatsoever

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
CO:First thought...as much as i hate to say it......Borg or the Dominion.

Host CO Russ Horn says:
XO: I have gone over all the reports that have been made available from Voyager, thinking this sounded a lot like that.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::takes his leave from his new found friends::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
CO: Is there anything else that we haven't been given from Command?

Host CO Russ Horn says:
XO: I dont believe the Borg are involved but we must be prepared for that poissibility.  I am awaiting all the ships names their classes and all info on who was aboard those ships.

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
*CTO*:Fowler....set all weapons and shield harmonics to rotating frequencies right away.

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