USS Apache
Mission #201
"Lost & Found"
10401.09

Prologue: The USS Apache has been given her orders after a well deserved shoreleave. The crew are now heading back to the ship after dinner in the lounge to get ready for departure.

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Host CO_Storal says:
::walking along the promenade, heading back to the Apache::

CMO_Powers says:
::heads back to the Apache::

XO_Naegle says:
::Heading out of the lounge along the promenade slightly behind the Captain::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: walking  back to the ship, eating and apple from the lounge as he walks ::

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Hey, Captain! How was your leave?

EO_MacMurphy says:
::works on a console on the bridge::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::walks towards the docking port, next to the CTO:: CTO: I wonder why they're sending us to the neutral zone... there must be a reason, I doubt we're just going on a pleasure cruise... something must be up.

Host CO_Storal says:
::turns around:: XO: It was great. I took the opportunity to catch up with my family and just take some well deserved down time. ::grins:: What about yours Janet?

FCO_Ilianor says:
::giggles nervously:: CTO: Haha, I think I had the same reaction when we were going to Cardassian space.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: It was good.  So how is the Admiral doing?

Host RAdm_Linard says:
::waddles out of her office, hoping to catch up to her husband before he leaves::

EO_MacMurphy says:
::goes into the bowels of the tactical console::

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: We didn't have that much time together, but we did touch base when we could. She is doing well and the twins are healthy . ::grins::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: slaps the FCO on the shoulder jokingly :: FCO: Doesn't matter where we go does it, the pays the same :: smiles ::

Host RAdm_Linard says:
::sees the XO and CO and walks up behind them:: CO/XO: Talking about me again?

EO_MacMurphy says:
::replaces circuits::

Host CO_Storal says:
RAdm: I would swear your Vulcan sometimes.. Pregnancy has heightend your sense of hearing ::laughs::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CTO: Oh, funny. ::chuckles, a sarcastic edge in his tone:: Did you enjoy your shoreleave?

Action: The FCO buckles slightly under the CTO's overly enthusiastic slap.

XO_Naegle says:
::smiles:: CO: I'm glad to hear that. ::hears the RAdm's comment:: RAdm: Only nice things, Admiral, only nice things.

Host RAdm_Linard says:
::laughs:: CO: And I would swear you forget you're married to a Betazoid.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CTO: Ah... ::stumbles forward slightly, and quickly straightens himself up again, smiling curtly::

CMO_Powers says:
::stops to pick up some supplies for his bar from a ligitimate source::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Yeah was great.  Had time to do some shooting and some meditating.

Action: The over effects of the hangover are still lingering and the CMO experiences a shooting pain through his head.

CEO_Royale says:
:: Enters Main Engineering heads for monitors::

Action: One of the circuits shorts out and the EO yelps in pain.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CTO: Shooting and meditating, huh? Interesting... I should think.

XO_Naegle says:
::laughs::CO/RAdm: Well, I'll let you two have one last goodbye before we shove off.  Admiral, take care of yourself.

Host CO_Storal says:
::Hugs and kisses his wife on the forhead:: RAdm: To what do I owe this interlude? ::grins::

CMO_Powers says:
::winces with pain:: Self: I know what will cure that... beer.

Host RAdm_Linard says:
::snuggles into him:: CO: It's your orders. I'm a little concerned and I wanted to let you know a few things before you go...

EO_MacMurphy says:
::winces with pain from that last circuit::

CMO_Powers says:
::decides against drinking before he is about to go on duty::

Host CO_Storal says:
RAdm: What is it?

XO_Naegle says:
::begins walking toward the gang plank::

Host RAdm_Linard says:
CO: It's the Romulans. There's been some things going on there that the Federation wants a watch on....

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: Hold on Janet you may want to hear this.

CEO_Royale says:
* MacMurphy *: Ensign MacMurphy please meet me in Main Engineering....Royale out.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Yes two of my favorite things that I rarely have time to do while on duty.  How was your shoreleave?

CMO_Powers says:
::heads up the gangplank with his bags of booze in his hands::

EO_MacMurphy says:
*CEO*: Aye.

XO_Naegle says:
::stops and turns back around:: RAdm: What kind of "things", Sir?

FCO_Ilianor says:
CTO: Oh, they were... interesting. ::grinning maliciously:: I had a chance to... look up some old flames, shall we say, and settle some business.

Host RAdm_Linard says:
CO/XO: They want you to go on routine patrol, but there's an ulterior motive. I guess the only way to put it would be to "spy" on them.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: Grins :: FCO: Look up some old flames or get shot down in flames?  :: laughs ::

Host CO_Storal says:
RAdm: Anything in perticular?

EO_MacMurphy says:
::arrives in engineering::

CMO_Powers says:
::heads for sickbay::

XO_Naegle says:
::listens to the Rear Admiral::

CEO_Royale says:
EO: status report please.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CTO: Oh, no, none of that for me. ::smiles:: But let's just say, he'll think twice before crossing me again, the next time we meet. ::sees the docking port ahead:: I think we need to pick up the pace a little bit if we're to leave on time and not get reprimanded by the Captain.

Host RAdm_Linard says:
CO/XO: No, nothing specific but the reports coming from the neutral zone have been "strange".

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: walks up the gangway into the ship :: FCO: A nothing like a littel tail kicking to change someones point of view :: walks double time :: Your right we better get a move on.

Host CO_Storal says:
RAdm/XO: Well now's the time for our new CSO to be here, but I recieved word that he will be delayed.

EO_MacMurphy says:
CEO: It seems green across the board, Ma'am.

XO_Naegle says:
::looks at the Captain:: CO/RAdm: Sounds like we have our work cut out for us.

EO_MacMurphy says:
::eyes the CEO::

CEO_Royale says:
EO: What about the environmental controls.  It's getting kinda hot in here don't ya think..

CMO_Powers says:
::enters sickbay and places the alcohol in his office::

Host RAdm_Linard says:
::nods:: CO/XO: Just be careful. You know how much I don't trust Romulans.... I've seen the reports and suspicious isn't the word to describe it.

EO_MacMurphy says:
CEO: They are at "peak" performance.

XO_Naegle says:
RAdm: I'll make sure he comes back in one piece, Admiral.

Host CO_Storal says:
RAdm: Agreed. If there is anything out there. We will find it.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::steps onto the deck of the vessel:: CTO: I usually make it a rule not to go piloting where I can't see what's in front of me... ha, the last thing I need is to ram into a cloaked Romulan Warbird... waiting, perching... on the prowl, as it were, for little Federation ships like the Apache...

CEO_Royale says:
EO: It's good to know you're on top of things.

Host RAdm_Linard says:
::smiles:: CO: That's why they're sending you, Captain. ::kisses him::... take care Imzadi... we'll be waiting when you get back.

XO_Naegle says:
::smiles at the couple, feeling somewhat like a third wheel::

EO_MacMurphy says:
CEO: Yes it does seem kindof hot in here.

Host CO_Storal says:
::smiles:: RAdm: No need to worry Ahkayah, I've come back every time I've gone out. ::winks:: ::turns to the XO and motions to the gangplank:: XO: Shall we? ::grins::

EO_MacMurphy says:
CEO: But that is just me. I think.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: walking next to the FCO :: CTO: Not a bad policy.  But since the Federation is one of the few that doesn't have cloaking devices.  You may have to change your policy or give up flying.

XO_Naegle says:
RAdm: And he plays dead well, too! ::grins:: CO: Let's go!

CEO_Royale says:
:: stokes her neck just above her chest:: EO: It IS getting hot in here..

Host CO_Storal says:
::walks up the gangplank and heads to the bridge::

Host RAdm_Linard says:
::smiles and waves sadly to them as they head on board. Turns and waddles back to the lounge for her dessert::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CTO: Or... stay away from the Romulans. ::smiles, and steps into the turbolift:: Turbolift: Bridge.

EO_MacMurphy says:
::his eyes wander:: CEO: Very hot.

XO_Naegle says:
::follows the CO:: CO: So, we get to search for Rommies now!

Action: The EO starts to sweat under the subliminal suggestions of the CEO.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::rides the lift to the bridge :: FCO: Besides you get to sit while you drive  :: slaps him on the shoulder again :: Life is good right

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: It appears so Janet. I wonder what it is that has gotten Starfleet worried.

Host CO_Storal says:
::enters the turbolift:: Computer: Bridge.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: That's what we aim to find out, I guess. ::enters the TL with the CO::

Host CO_Storal says:
::nods to the XO:: XO: To be honest with you Janet, I'm glad that this isn't just a routine patrol.

EO_MacMurphy says:
::wipes the sweat off:: CEO: I must say I like the "temperature".

FCO_Ilianor says:
::grunts as the CTO slaps him on the shoulder again... same spot:: CTO: ::laughs weakly:: Heh, I'm no good to you guys if my shoulder gets dislocated. ::laughs::

EO_MacMurphy says:
::looks into her eyes with his boyish smile::

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Why?  Haven't you had enough adventure?

Action: The FCO's shoulder lets off a little crack

EO_MacMurphy says:
CEO: Would you care for a drink?

CMO_Powers says:
::prepares sickbay for physicals::

Host CO_Storal says:
::exits the turbolift and heads for his chair:: XO: Never ::grins:: I'm a bit anxious to get underway that's all.

CEO_Royale says:
EO: We're on duty. So I guess Altair Water would be fine.  Thank you Ensign.

Host Nurse Altamoda says:
CMO: Still hungover Doc?

XO_Naegle says:
::exits the turbolift with the CO:: CO: Whatever you say, Sir. ::sits in her chair::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::Laughs as he steps out of the turbolift onto the bridge :: FCO: Sorry.  Honest, I am not drumming up business for the CMO :: smiles :: Well to work.  Remember if it is a planet fly around it, if it is anything else I'll shoot it before we get there

Host CO_Storal says:
::sits down and looks over at the XO:: XO: The last one got you shaken up?

CMO_Powers says:
Nurse: Sure am. It's almost enough to make me give up drinking, almost.

XO_Naegle says:
::thinks a minute:: CO: Maybe a little.  Had me doubting my ability to command.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CTO: Why, thank you for that. ::grins:: I'll talk to you later. ::steps onto the bridge and seats himself at his console::

EO_MacMurphy says:
::goes to the nearest replicator and orders two Altair waters::

Host Nurse_Altamoda says:
::smiles widely at him:: CMO: You were something else last night....

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: Don't worry Janet, I went thru the same thing. Just remember.. it was my ship that was stolen::chuckles::

CMO_Powers says:
Nurse: Yeah... drunk.

EO_MacMurphy says:
::gives the CEO her drink::

Host Nurse_Altamoda says:
::eyes him curiously:: CMO: Do you remember.... anything.. you did?

XO_Naegle says:
CO: I remember, but I commanded the assault team. Remember?

Host CO_Storal says:
::taps his combadge:: *All*: Capt. Storal to all senior officers, department status?

Action: The EO spills the water all over the front of the CEO's uniform.

CMO_Powers says:
Nurse: I remember falling off the table in Fort Apache, although I don't remember what I was doing on the table. Everything after that is a blur.

EO_MacMurphy says:
CEO: Ohhh, I am so sorry.::looks away in embarrassment::

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: Well the important thing is that we both have learned from the mistakes we may or may not have happend. That's all that we can do. Learn and try not to do it again.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::brings his console online and prepares to leave:: CO: Helm standing by, captain.

CEO_Royale says:
EO:  Well things are cooling off quickly now...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::walks over to the tactical console and begins preflight inventory and systems check :: *CEO*: Ensign Royale this Grey-feather at tactical, I am starting the preflight on the tactical systems.  Anything I should know about?

XO_Naegle says:
CO: I'll never lead a four man assault team in a shuttle again!

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: I wouldn't say that Janet. ::grins:: The opportunity may arise again. I have complete faith in your ability to command. Dont forget that.

Host Nurse_Altamoda says:
::smiles at him with a twinkle in her eye:: CMO: Oh okay... I can tell you what you were doing if you want....

CEO_Royale says:
* CTO *: Engineering is delighted to report that all Tac systems are functioning at optimum efficiency.

EO_MacMurphy says:
CEO: I will go check those controls.::looks deeply sorry::

XO_Naegle says:
::smiles:: CO: Thanks, Captain.  That means a lot.  ::looks around the bridge:: We've got a good crew.

CMO_Powers says:
Nurse: Is it something I'm going to want to know?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
*CEO*: Very good.  Grey-feather out.

Host CO_Storal says:
::grins:: XO: The best.

CMO_Powers says:
::notices the twinkle in the eye and takes a guess at what he was doing::

Host Nurse_Altamoda says:
::shrugs:: CMO: I'm not sure... but I enjoyed it... I don't know about everyone else..

CTO_Grey-feather says:
*CO*: Captain tactical is fully operational and ready for action

Action: The EO spills water on the console and it shorts out.

CMO_Powers says:
Nurse: Everyone!?

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: Has everyone checked in?

Host Nurse_Altamoda says:
::nods:: CMO: Yeah, some of them were even cheering you on..

EO_MacMurphy says:
::wishes the gods were not so cruel::

CEO_Royale says:
EO: Check the comsystem.  Apparently the bridge isn't receiving us..

CMO_Powers says:
Nurse: I don't want to know. I don't want to know. ::retreats to the safety of his office::

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: Mr. Ilianor, contact SBOPS and request clearance for departure.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Everyone but engineering. I don't know what's going on down there.

Host Nurse_Altamoda says:
::pouts:: CMO: Oh but you were so cute! Are you sure??

EO_MacMurphy says:
::checks the comsystem on the working console::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Aye, sir.

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: Find out.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::opens a commlink to the starbase:: COM: SBOPS: This is the Apache to Starbase, requesting clearance for departure.

CEO_Royale says:
*CO*: Bridge, are you receiving us?

CMO_Powers says:
Nurse: All I want to know is if it was in uniform or not.

XO_Naegle says:
*CEO*: Ensign Royale, this is the bridge.

Starbase Ops says:
FCO: Request Granted Apache. Good Luck.

Host CO_Storal says:
*CEO*: Yes Ensign. We do. Are we flight ready?

Host Nurse_Altamoda says:
::smiles widely again:: CMO: Yeah.....

CEO_Royale says:
:: Walks over to assist MacMurphy ::

Host Nurse_Altamoda says:
CMO: ...at first maybe..... but then.....

CMO_Powers says:
::covers his ears::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: SBOPS has responded, captain, we are good to go.

CEO_Royale says:
:: Begins scanning..::  Self: Mmm..Hmm...

EO_MacMurphy says:
::really wishes he was off tending to something else maybe like something in a Jeffries tube::

Host CO_Storal says:
::nods to the FCO:: FCO: Take us out Lieutenant.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Releasing umbilicals and docking clamps...

FCO_Ilianor says:
::activates the thrusters:: CO: And taking us out, full thrusters, sir.

CEO_Royale says:
*CO*:  Full impulse at your discretion.  Main energizers within normal parameters.  Warp drive standing by. Royale out.

EO_MacMurphy says:
CEO: I am such a klutz, please allow me to get out of your sight.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: All have checked in now, Captain.

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: Once we are clear, set course for the Romulan Neutral Zone. Warp 4.

XO_Naegle says:
::whispers to the captain:: CO: Now the adventure begins!

Action: The Apache clears SB 366.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Aye, captain, setting a course for the Romulan Neutral Zone, Warp 4.

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: Engage.

CEO_Royale says:
EO: Mr. MacMurphy, accidents happen...  < BEG >

FCO_Ilianor says:
::engages the warp engines, and relaxes as the ship goes into warp::

Host CO_Storal says:
::grins:: XO: You know I never get tired of this.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: I do indeed know that. Any chance you'll slow down when your kids are born?

EO_MacMurphy says:
CEO: I really do think I should check on those enviromental controls.

Action: The Apache powers up and begins warp, but then suddenly drops back to thrusters....

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Captain, we've dropped out of warp... ::checks his readings to see what's going on:: We're running on thrusters.

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: I dont think so. Once the kids are born I believe Kathleen is going to go out with us during missions. We can be a family then.

XO_Naegle says:
*CEO*: What's going on down there?

CEO_Royale says:
EO: I do not think so Mr. MacMurphy...  We need to find out why the warp drive has failed.

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: What happened?

EO_MacMurphy says:
CEO: Good point.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Great!  I know you'll like that.

EO_MacMurphy says:
::runs a dianostic::

CEO_Royale says:
* XO *:  We are working on it.  Stand by...

Host Nurse_Altamoda says:
CMO: Doctor?

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: According to my readings, there seems to be a power fluctuation in the main distribution line, sir.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::thinks to himself :: Himself: Ran out of gas already...

CEO_Royale says:
:: performs diagnostic from the M-AM reactors tracing back to the nacelles ::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::frowns as he watches the sensors:: Self: Cramping my style here, engineers... ::chuckles::

CMO_Powers says:
::looks up at nurse Altamoda and slowly takes his hands away from his ears::

Action: The CEO finds that there is something blocking the flow of M/AM to the main warp drive.

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: Corridinate with engineering to get us going again .

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: With pleasure, sir.

XO_Naegle says:
*CEO*: Standing by, the FCO will be coordinating with you to figure it out.

FCO_Ilianor says:
*CEO* Guys, what's going on? I'm reading a power fluctuation up here, and we're going nowhere fast.

CEO_Royale says:
EO: Repair the duodynetic warp sensor.

Host Nurse_Altamoda says:
CMO: Just so you know... you didn't take all your clothes off.....

CMO_Powers says:
Nurse: No?

Host CO_Storal says:
CTO: Tell me that the sensors at least still work.

CEO_Royale says:
* CO *: The duodynetic Warp Sensor has failed and I need to repair the annular magnascopic containment field arrays.

Host Nurse_Altamoda says:
::smiles:: CMO: No, you were down to your shorts when the security guards pulled you away....

Host CO_Storal says:
::sighs and taps his combadge:: CEO:How long till the repairs are completed.

CMO_Powers says:
Nurse: That's not so bad then.

EO_MacMurphy says:
::starts repairing the duodynetic warp sensor::

CMO_Powers says:
::smiles and sits more comfortably::

EO Lobe says:
CEO: Sir, Umm... I think you better come here.....

CEO_Royale says:
* EO *: An estimate of your repair efforts Mr. MacMurphy

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::checks quickly :: CO: Aye sir.  Sensors are fine.  We can find the enemy, just can't get to them...uh sorry

Host CO_Storal says:
CTO: Can you pick up the Romulan Neutral Zone on long range sensors?

XO_Naegle says:
::rolls her eyes:: CTO: What good does that do us?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Negative captain. The neutral zone is out of scanner range.  XO: Not much good ma'am, unless the fight comes to us.

EO_MacMurphy says:
*CEO*: Unknown.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Any chance of that happening?

Host CO_Storal says:
::slumps in his chair:: XO: Doubt it.

Action: EO Lobe crawls out from under the distribution chamber and uses his thick gloves to hold up a piece of mangled underwear dripping
    with plasma. One of the tags on the underwear reads "J. Powers"

CEO_Royale says:
* CO *:  Ah shouldn't take too long. You'll be the first to know Sir.

EO_MacMurphy says:
::continues to repair it::

XO_Naegle says:
CO: I knew it was too good to be true.  We can't even get away from Starbase without something going wrong.  I wonder if it had anything to do with the cloaks the Klingons installed.

FCO_Ilianor says:
*CEO* ::sighs:: Anything I can do to assist you guys?

EO Lobe says:
CEO: Uhh, Sir. I think I found the problem. The M/AM chamber can't exactly process this kind of matter.... ::holds up the underwear::

Host CO_Storal says:
CTO: Launch a Class II probe towards the Romulan Neutral Zone, that way we won't miss anything.

CEO_Royale says:
:: Whirs of a torque wrench, she hefts off the cover plate..and slams it down disgustedly.::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Yes sir.  ::prepares a class II probe for launch ::

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: Well according to my sister, it really tore a new one into the computer systems. It may be a residual effect.

CEO_Royale says:
*FCO* : I could accomplish 50% more work if I didn't have to keep slapping this infernal combadge !  But yeah another set off hands down here would be nice.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Really?  Maybe two weeks wasn't enough time to fix the problem.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::when the probe is programed and loaded into the launcher :: CO: Probe is ready and on its way  :: lauches ::

Action: The Engineering crew is able to restore warp.

Host CO_Storal says:
CTO: Good. Keep an eye out for anything unusual, The Romulans are up to something.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Sir, may I ::hears the power conduits rumbling and go silent again, starting up:: *CEO* Ah, it seems that won't be necessary.

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: Well they had crews working around the clock. Maybe your right, perhaps it wasn't enough.

EO_MacMurphy says:
::finishes his repairs::

EO_MacMurphy says:
*CEO*: Done.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::monitors readings :: CO: Yes sir

Host Nurse_Altamoda says:
::smiles:: CMO: But that was after you put them back on.... I like that birthmark on your left butt cheek....

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Not a good way to start a mission with too many unknowns.

CEO_Royale says:
* FCO *: Warp drive is purring like a kitten.  You're welcome.

Host CO_Storal says:
::grins:: XO: But that is the fun part ::chuckles::

CMO_Powers says:
Nurse: Out! Get out. ::points her out of his office::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Warp is accessible to us again, in great fortune. Shall we continue our voyage, sir?

XO_Naegle says:
CO: To start out with a crippled ship? ::chuckles and punches the CO in the arm:: You are insane!

Host Nurse_Altamoda says:
::frowns and grows embarrassed, holding off on seeing if he'll go out with her as she leaves the room::

Host CO_Storal says:
::motions forward with his hands:: FCO: Please...

Host CO_Storal says:
::rubs his arm:: XO: You know for a former CMO, you pack a whollop. ::grins:: I'm crazy like a fox.

CEO_Royale says:
EO: Run a continous diagnostic on the Warp Drive, I don't like being surprised like that..

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::laughs to himself :: Himself: Should have wore my walking shoes, so I can get back

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: With pleasure, sir. Re-engaging warp drive.

EO_MacMurphy says:
::enters main engineering::

XO_Naegle says:
CO: I try, sir.  It's how I once got an errant XO to have his physical on the bridge.  ::grins::

CMO_Powers says:
::opens a desk drawer and puts his head in it::

Action: The Apache powers up gracefully, and without a hitch this time, and streaks off for the Romulan Neutral Zone at warp 4.

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