Host Bafii says:
Prologue:  The crew of the Arondight is collected in a somewhat empty area of space not far from Pacifica.  A racetrack/obstacle course has been set up there for the crew to put their new fighters through the paces.

Host Bafii says:
The fighters are in position and waiting for the start signal.

Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< BEGIN MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

CO_Loran says:
::sits in his fighter, going over the controls and streamlining them to get the best possible use out of them for this race as well as memorizing the course and what happens at each leg::

XO_McDuggle says:
::makes last minute checks before race starts::

FCO_Chottu says:
::sits in one of the fighters, lowers and shakes his head, then sighs:: Self: Well they'll all find out now.

CSO_Taliza says:
::at the starting line in fighter ready for the light to go green::

OPS_Srelak says:
::sitting in his fighter, hardly able to believe that he's doing this instead of something... 'working'::

CIV_Madson says:
::getting ready for the race::

CTO_Williams says:
::Sits in his fighter, readying systems, and final checks::

CEO_Syren says:
::finishing his pre-race diagnostics:: Self: I'll show them to respect an Ensign.

CTO_Williams says:
Self: You guys are SO dead.

OPS_Srelak says:
::running system checks::

Host REF_Speed says:
::over all comm systems::  Racers: We are looking for a clean race today.  Nothing dirty or you will be instantly disqualified.

CSO_Taliza says:
REF: So no paint swapping like in the ancient NASCAR series?

Host REF_Speed says:
Racers: Scans are being run of all vessels - if you hack through any of the safeties, you will be disqualified.

CEO_Syren says:
::rolls his eyes:: Self: Guess we can disqualify some of the racers now.

OPS_Srelak says:
::wonders why the referee needs to state these things, to trained Starfleet officers::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Walks into the Vista Del Mar condos after receiving a mysterious message to meet someone.::

Host REF_Speed says:
Racers: Otherwise... make em eat your exhaust.  Starting the countdown.... 5...4...3...

CSO_Taliza says:
::revs up::

OPS_Srelak says:
::prepares to go to full power::

CIV_Madson says:
::charges the engines::

Host REF_Speed says:
Ref:  2... 1...

CTO_Williams says:
::Powers to full, ready to pop this baby..::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Looking around after coming up to the counter::  <Concierge> CMO:  May I help you?

Host REF_Speed says:
Ref:  GO!

CO_Loran says:
::pushes the throttle forward to full power and releases the breaks::

CSO_Taliza says:
::opens up all thrusters forward::

XO_McDuggle says:
::hits the system to full power::

OPS_Srelak says:
::sends engines to full power::

CIV_Madson says:
::kicks it to full power::

CTO_Williams says:
::Blasts his engines:: Self: I hope this thing can take it....  ::Feels the lurch of G's::

CEO_Syren says:
::punches his engines to full and shoots off::

CSO_Taliza says:
::shoots off the line like a canon::

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: Instantly the fighters leap forward to the first straight away section, pulling out in front are the CO, FCO and CEO... just behind them are the XO and CTO with the others just behind.  

FCO_Chottu says:
::takes a deep breath and opens up the fighters engines::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
Concierge:  I'm Dr. Madson of the Arondight.  I was told to meet here.  Do you have any messages for me?  I don't know who sent it.

CSO_Taliza says:
::finds self in back of pack in hole shot::

CEO_Syren says:
::screams like a mad man:: Self: Eat my space dust!!!

OPS_Srelak says:
::watches everyone shoot past, and begins tracking their progress::

CTO_Williams says:
::Blasts ahead, but notices the CO, FCO, and CEO ahead...:: Self: No way.. ::Presses some buttons, and attempts to re-route more power to engines::

CSO_Taliza says:
::hits the turbo boosters::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Shehanna and Joanna sit together in the stands anxiously watching the flyers, Joanna rooting for Ryan::

XO_McDuggle says:
::tries to get a little more out of the fighter's engines::

CSO_Taliza says:
::pulls up on the XO::

CO_Loran says:
::feels that this is easy as he notices he is out front with only two others::

FCO_Chottu says:
::looks at some of the other fighters fall back with surprise::

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: The CO and CEO are really battling for the lead while the FCO is in striking position just behind them.

OPS_Srelak says:
::sets the computer to auto pilot, as he turns slightly to analyze the power relays::

CIV_Madson says:
::tries to hold the shuttle steady in the strait-away::

CEO_Syren says:
::looks around for the others:: Self: aww what a pity ::forces his engines into overdrive trying to beat the CO::

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: The CIV notices a problem in his guidance program.

CSO_Taliza says:
::slingshots around the XO::

CEO_Syren says:
::watches the heat and pulls back a little till he's even with the CO:: Self: I wish we could have spruced up these engines 

CIV_Madson says:
::noticing the problem, he attempts to correct it, but starts piloting on manual::

XO_McDuggle says:
::notices the CSO going by him and reroutes more power to engines::

CO_Loran says:
::pushes a few more buttons on his panel to lower life support to transfer that power to the engines::

CSO_Taliza says:
::sees XO trying to stay ahead, opens throttle::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<Concierge> :: Looks through the messages and spots one for the doctor.  Walks back to her::  CMO:  Yes, you are to go to the penthouse suite.  Someone is waiting for you.

FCO_Chottu says:
::looks at the 'battle' in front of him, worried::

CSO_Taliza says:
*XO*: You're not going to hold me off!

XO_McDuggle says:
*CSO*: Don't be so sure of that! :: routes more power to engines::

CSO_Taliza says:
::opens throttle to full and speeds by the XO::

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: Moving into the Ring segment of the race, the FCO is in the lead.  Followed closely by the XO and CO.  The rest of the racers are still in the straight away in the following order:  CEO - OPS - CTO - CSO - CIV

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: The Rings are set at odd angles so the fighters must make swift turns to keep from missing a ring.

CSO_Taliza says:
::sees the XO speed away into the rings, goes after the CTO::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
Concierge:  Thank you.  ::Very puzzled as to who would want to see her or even know she was there.  And in the penthouse suite?  Enters the elevator:: Elevator:  Penthouse, please.

CEO_Syren says:
::see the rings coming up and powers down for the maneuvers:: Self: no mistakes Keyser

OPS_Srelak says:
::considers his position in 5th, and turns back to the helm for the rings section::

CTO_Williams says:
::Fights with the pack for position:: Other racers:: Not today boys. ::Fights off the CSO, and almost bumps ship:: Self: Whoah....

XO_McDuggle says:
::brings ship in to line for rings and powers ahead::

CO_Loran says:
Self: Dang it, get back here, Ensign.. I mean Lt. Chottu.....

FCO_Chottu says:
::passes the CO and CEO, more to avoid running into the two fighting for position, then anything else::

CSO_Taliza says:
::cozies up to the CTO and rubs against his hull, and with a slight swing to the side, bumps him::

CIV_Madson says:
::seeing himself dropping behind, I cut power to everything but guidance systems, control systems, and propulsion and kicks it to the engines.  Starts breathing harder as all the lights die out::

OPS_Srelak says:
::considers the actions of some of the crew dangerous::

CSO_Taliza says:
*CTO*: This is how they raced back when they had wheels!

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: The CTO is sent into a short spin - he quickly regains control only losing a little time.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Exits and heads down the hall.  Stops in front of the door....and "feels" who it is!!.  She knocks, very anxious to get to him::

CSO_Taliza says:
::goes after the new guy::

CTO_Williams says:
::Flips it out of a spin, then guns it as it pulls out, and taps the console:: Ship: Not today, baby.  Treat me right...

CEO_Syren says:
::pulls a hard turn to get into a odd ring and just makes it:: Self: Darn it! I knew I should have kept up those flying lessons

CSO_Taliza says:
::approaches OPS and whizzes by::

XO_McDuggle says:
::sets fighter in line behind the FCO and lets him lead him through the rings::

OPS_Srelak says:
*CSO* Commander Taliza.  Is your guidance system malfunctioning?

CSO_Taliza says:
*OPS*: Not on your life.  I'm racing!

OPS_Srelak says:
::cuts all engine power as he rounds another corner, sending the revs shooting back up on the way out::

CO_Loran says:
::pilots through the rings, feeling them to be a little tougher, but, works his way through them with somewhat of ease::

CEO_Syren says:
::pushes into to overdrive, trying to get around the CO: 

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::The door opens on his command and she sees him standing by the window, his back to her.  Tears streaming down her face, she runs and embraces him tightly as he turns::

FCO_Chottu says:
::blinks several times, shaking his head brief periods, worried about losing concentration, doing just that by worrying about it::

CTO_Williams says:
::Shoots through some rings:: Self: This is almost fun... ::Almost misses...:: Kind of...

CSO_Taliza says:
::weaves through the rings with the greatest of ease::

CEO_Syren says:
::makes it through the rings wondering what could be next::

OPS_Srelak says:
::fails to experience any of the emotions that he believes are necessary to truly appreciate this as a "sport", as he effortlessly, albeit not easily makes it through another ring::

CSO_Taliza says:
::comes up to the rear of CEO::

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION:  With all the fighters now in the ring section, the FCO is maintaining his lead just barely above the CO.  The rest of the field is:  CEO - XO - OPS - CTO - CIV - CSO

OPS_Srelak says:
::analyses his position behind the first officer::

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: The FCO and CO are more than half way through the rings.

CSO_Taliza says:
::wonders how the XO, OPS, CTO and CIV got ahead::

FCO_Chottu says:
::regains his focus to find himself still in front::

CIV_Madson says:
::turns his fighter on his side as I enter the rings, trying to cut as close to the rings as possible::

CEO_Syren says:
::checks his sensors as he zips by the XO:: Bye, bye sir ::smiles devilishly as he maneuvers::

CTO_Williams says:
::Shoots through more rings:: Ship: Lets go baby!  ::Hollers::

FCO_Chottu says:
::inhales deeply and turns through another ring::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::They stand holding each other.  Catherine feels all the tension release from her as they "speak", receiving comfort in the manner of their kind::

XO_McDuggle says:
::sees that he has lost some ground and sets fighter to full throttle to gain it back::

OPS_Srelak says:
*XO* Commander McDuggle, this is Lieutenant Srelak.

CSO_Taliza says:
Self: OK, that's enough watching videos of Dale Earnhardt.  Time to race.  ::engages warp engines::

OPS_Srelak says:
::rounds another ring, struggling in parts to keep within easy distance of the fighter ahead::

XO_McDuggle says:
*OPS*: Yes Lt. what can I do for you?

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: The CSO fails since he doesn't have a warp engine

CTO_Williams says:
::Whips into another ring, pulling a tight turn, and guns the engines... Ryan lowers life support and inertial dampening a bit, and re-routes to the hot engines::

CIV_Madson says:
::zips ahead trying to show no regard the position of the other pilots::

OPS_Srelak says:
*XO* I wished to introduce myself, as your new operations officer.

CSO_Taliza says:
Self: Damn!  I forgot about no warp in this race. ::re-engages impulse and pushes the engines to 150%::

XO_McDuggle says:
*OPS*: Glad to meet you .

CEO_Syren says:
Ship: Come on baby, I gotta pass the CO ::reroutes power to the engines from anywhere that can spare:: 

CO_Loran says:
::continues to pilot his fighter, they seem to be working in cohesion in the early part of this race::

OPS_Srelak says:
*XO* I feel it worth noting that we have yet to actually meet.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Finally, they release and smile at one another::  Senator Jakiel:  Father, I am so glad to see you!  Tessa is such a dear.  I'll have to thank her for letting you know I would be here.

OPS_Srelak says:
::cuts life support to 80%, and sends the power to impulse engines::

CSO_Taliza says:
::put all non-essential power to engines::

XO_McDuggle says:
*OPS* : Point taken however right now I have a race to win so I will see you later.

CTO_Williams says:
::Feels the G forces pull him back into his chair, and he groans around a corner:: Self: Argghhhhh......

OPS_Srelak says:
*XO* Most likely.  May I inquire, Commander, as to your service to date with this crew?

CEO_Syren says:
::smiles as the engines hum louder:: Ship: Yeah baby

CSO_Taliza says:
::starts to zip by the field::

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION:  First to clear the rings is the FCO.  He moves into the target shooting section of the course.  The CO is on the last ring with OPS close behind him, then XO - CEO - CIV - CTO - CSO

OPS_Srelak says:
::swings through the ring, passing the XO, in pursuit of the CO::

FCO_Chottu says:
::ignores what's behind him and focuses on the space in front of him with the targets::

XO_McDuggle says:
*OPS* : That is something that I something that I will have to check on to be exact.

CSO_Taliza says:
::"blows the doors" off CTO's fighter as he passes::

OPS_Srelak says:
*XO* Understood.  Srelak out.

CEO_Syren says:
::watches the OPS and XO zip pass him:: Self: What gives here!

OPS_Srelak says:
::monitors engine performance::

CIV_Madson says:
::waves at the CTO as he passes him, and gets ready to transfer power to targeting systems::

CO_Loran says:
::turns on the suits internal oxygen and cuts life support down to 20% as he transfers all that power to impulse engines, bring the engines to a higher rating::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::They wander over to the couch and seat themselves:: <Senator Jakiel> CMO:  You should have told me yourself.  ::Looks at her with sympathy:: My dear girl, you should not be alone.  You have really gotten your life in a mess, haven't you?  ::Now knowing not only about her marital problems::

CTO_Williams says:
::Shakes his fist at the CIV:: *CIV*: That won't last long.

XO_McDuggle says:
::sees the end of the rings and cuts all non-essential power and transfers it to engines::

CSO_Taliza says:
::turns his suit's life systems to full power and turns off the internal life support and reroutes everything but the lasers to the engines, pushing them to 200%::

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: The odds were posted at the beginning of the race as:  FCO  2:1    XO,CEO  3:1.  rest of the field  5:1

OPS_Srelak says:
::returns control of the fighter to the computer, as he turns to an inspection hatch::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Wipes the tears away::  Senator Jakiel:  Yes, I have...and it's my own fault.  I can't believe it's become so complicated.

CEO_Syren says:
::zips out of the last ring and sees the shooting course coming:: Self: Now shooting I can do

CSO_Taliza says:
::gets to the shooting range and fires at all targets::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<Senator Jakiel> CMO: I think I may be able to help with one large problem.  ::Thinks about the jerk of a husband his daughter has::

XO_McDuggle says:
::sets fighter up for the nest phase of the race::

CTO_Williams says:
::lowers life support more, and turns up the oxygen flow on his flight suit, and powers engine::

OPS_Srelak says:
::runs through the inspection sequence, acutely aware of the deadline he's up against, closing on the targets::

CSO_Taliza says:
::bumps CIV broadside::

CO_Loran says:
::readies himself for the targets, feeling his tactical knowledge return::

CIV_Madson says:
::feeling better now that they entered his part of the course::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Tries to actually pry into her father's mind, but backs off very quickly as he "feels" her.  She smiles, embarrassed::  <Senator Jakiel> ::Narrows his eyes, but smiles at her, understanding her need to know::  CMO:  You know better than that, sweetheart!  Just trust me.  I don't want to get your hopes up.

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION:  The CO's tactical skills come in handy as he burst just ahead of the FCO on the target range with less than half the target to go.  The FCO is second.  Also in the target range in order are XO - OPS - CEO - CTO - CIV with the CSO at the last ring.

CO_Loran says:
::enters the targeting range and starts firing at all the targets, trying to line up two targets with one shot on the easier ones::

CEO_Syren says:
::activates his phasers and begins picking off the targets one by one::

CIV_Madson says:
::powers up targeting and starts letting loose on the targets::

FCO_Chottu says:
::worries about hitting the others more then hitting the targets::

OPS_Srelak says:
::raises an eyebrow, as he turns back to his console for the targeting::

CSO_Taliza says:
::picks off the targets with marksman's precision::

XO_McDuggle says:
::lines up with each target and fires on them as he passes::

CTO_Williams says:
::Begins to blasts targets with his phasers, with master marksman precision.. it is his job after all::  *All *: Here we go boys...

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
Senator Jakiel:  Sorry, dad.  I should know better.  Couldn't get past you anyway.  ::Smiles, knowing how useless that effort would be.  Then sighs and looks at her father hopefully::  Whatever you have in mind, I hope it works.  I need some good news! ::Tears fall again and she looks out the window::

OPS_Srelak says:
::fires at the targets with a combination of Vulcan precision, and the clumsy nature of someone who hasn't fired from a small moving vehicle for a very long time::

CSO_Taliza says:
::decides to put a few pot shots on his fellow competitors::

CEO_Syren says:
::takes care to not hit the other racers...hears the CTO's voice...thinks about popping him off:: Self: Nah...he's not worth the prison time

CO_Loran says:
::puts a little more power into SIF and IDFs to give him more maneuverability with the harder shots as he twists and turns his fighter::

CTO_Williams says:
::Blasts targets left and right, instinct taking over::

XO_McDuggle says:
:: keeps setting up and firing at targets::

CEO_Syren says:
::slows down a bit so he can concentrate on making the targets:: Self: This is more fun that I thought

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<Senator Jakiel> ::Reaches over to wipe the tears off::  ~~~CMO: Dear girl, don't cry.  We will get all this straightened out.  I want you to take better care of yourself.  Don't feel guilty about the accident.  I understand why you have to keep that secret. ~~~

OPS_Srelak says:
::continues shooting::

FCO_Chottu says:
::eyes shoot from one place to another, as do the simulated phasers::

CTO_Williams says:
::Shoots a target, and pieces fly out, into little fiery flecks of light, then disappear::

CSO_Taliza says:
::keeps picking off the targets, then letting a "stray" shot hit a guy ahead of him just to slow them down::

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: The CO hits the last target and is moving into the asteroid belt to search for his beacon.  The FCO has only 2 targets left.  The rest of the line up - CIV, OPS and XO are tied with 8 targets left... the rest of the group have 10 targets left.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::With sad eyes, she looks at her father::  ~~~ Senator Jakiel:  I do hope so, but it doesn't look good for my girls. ::Anger starts to build up, thinking of Jonathan.  Then she feels fear::  What if he should find out? ~~~

XO_McDuggle says:
::decides that since he losing ground he needs to try something different to make it up :

CEO_Syren says:
::notices the CIV ship fly past him, groans and begins taking out the last few targets:: Self: Just you wait, I’m gonna get you guys

OPS_Srelak says:
::maneuvers to get two of the 8 in a line, and charges for them all full power, lasers firing::

CO_Loran says:
::punches his fighter into the asteroid belt, shifting some power from engines to SIF and IDF so that he can have better control over his fighter while moving in and out of the asteroids looking for his beacon::

CSO_Taliza says:
::hits target after target after target::

CIV_Madson says:
::continues firing at the targets, focusing on each target to knock this part of the race out real quick::

FCO_Chottu says:
::closes his eyes briefly after taking out his last 2 targets and sighs::

CSO_Taliza says:
::gets the last target shot and moves toward asteroid belt::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
~~~<Senator Jakiel> CMO: He won't.  You'll be out of the woods soon, right?  And you will know soon if I am successful. ~~~  ::Smiles reassuringly at her::

OPS_Srelak says:
::keeps firing, getting behind due to his lack of experience in marksmanship::

OPS_Srelak says:
::finally takes out the last one, and eases back out towards the asteroid belt::

XO_McDuggle says:
::makes a few rolls to line up targets and keeps firing::

CO_Loran says:
::looks at his sensor screen to find his beacon and spots it, turning his fighter in that direction and pushes the engines a little more::

CEO_Syren says:
::begins counting down the targets:: Self: 7...5...3..2.1. 

CIV_Madson says:
::with the last targets shot down, I power off the targeting systems and kick the fighter back into full gear showing no regard to the asteroids::

CTO_Williams says:
Ship: Don't do this to me baby... lets see some performance...

CEO_Syren says:
::transfers power from the phasers to his sensors and takes a quick scan of the asteroid field to guide him::

FCO_Chottu says:
::Chottu's hands start feeling more relaxed, more flexible as they go over the flight controls::

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION:  The CO is still slightly ahead of the FCO in the search.  The rest of the pack is still shooting down targets.  The XO and CIV have hit their last targets and are moving on.  The CTO and OPS each have one target left.  The CEO and CSO have 3 targets left.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Her father reaches over and squeezes her hand in sympathy.  They sit and look out the window, communing in the way Betazoid do.::

CSO_Taliza says:
::fires phasers at the last three targets, hitting them one by one, then bumps the CEO on the way out::

XO_McDuggle says:
::clearing targets heads for asteroid belt locking on to the beacon::

CEO_Syren says:
::notices three more targets behind him:: Self: Oh no! ::swings back and begins firing

OPS_Srelak says:
::slams the fighter 'round 180 degrees to target the target he missed::

CIV_Madson says:
::kicking the fighter to full throttle in the direction of the beacon, transferring a little power to his structural integrity::;

CTO_Williams says:
::Heads for the last target:: Ship: See, your doing better already.

OPS_Srelak says:
::monitors the destruction of the final target to ensure it happened this time, and moves back out::

XO_McDuggle says:
:: shuts off proximity alarms so they wont annoy him as he gets closer to the asteroids::

CEO_Syren says:
*CSO* Hey watch it! ::scrapes by the CSO angrily::

CSO_Taliza says:
::continues to swap paint with the CEO:: *CEO*: Then get out of my way!

CEO_Syren says:
*CSO* as you wish ::veers off then pulls a sharp turns and rams into the CSO:: *CSO* far enough for you

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Joanna gasps::

CSO_Taliza says:
::repeats CEO's maneuver on him::

CO_Loran says:
::continues to twist and turn his fighter to dodge each of the asteroids that get in his way as he moves closer to his beacon, seeing it in visual range and punches a button to transfer power from the phasers to the tractor beam and powers it up to grab hold of his beacon::

OPS_Srelak says:
::continues to be surprised at the behavior of many of the officers::

CEO_Syren says:
::jerks forward:: *CSO* You got a death wish!!! Leave me alone ::tries to stay ahead of him::

CSO_Taliza says:
*CEO*: You call that a bump? ::bumps CEO harder:: That's a bump NASCAR old-school!

CTO_Williams says:
*OPS*: See ya, wouldn't wanna be ya! ::Fires thrusters into the asteroid belt::

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: The CO finds his beacon and locks on the tractor beam.  He is still in front.  The XO and FCO have located their beacons.  The rest of the group is  CTO - CEO - CSO - OPS - CIV  the asteroids giving some pilots trouble locating the beacons.

OPS_Srelak says:
::begins a thorough search pattern::

CIV_Madson says:
::continues to shoot the field as if daring the asteroids to ht him::

CEO_Syren says:
*CSO* You think this is a joke don't you? ::gives the CSO another hard bump then zips by him trying to locate him beacon:: 

CTO_Williams says:
::Slides around asteroids, using his thrusters to strafe around asteroids quickly, and powers down slightly, to store power for towing::

XO_McDuggle says:
::locks tractor beam on beacon and heads for the finish line::

FCO_Chottu says:
::smiles slightly as he turns the ship around another asteroid::

CSO_Taliza says:
::force from last bump brings my fighter right toward an asteroid, clipping it::

CEO_Syren says:
::weaves through the asteroids looking around frantically for the beacon::

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION:  The CSO's fighter, trying to avoid the simulated asteroid, throws him completely out of control.

CSO_Taliza says:
::spinning around aimlessly::

CO_Loran says:
::turns his fighter towards the drop zone for his escape pod and strengthens the tractor beam to make sure it stays with him as he moves back out of the asteroid field as fast as he can::

OPS_Srelak says:
::veers downwards to avoid the CSO::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Computer> CSO: Warning!  Dangerous spin!

CEO_Syren says:
::doesn't even notice the CSO's troubles::

CSO_Taliza says:
::fights with the stick to try to right the fighter, unsuccessfully::

CSO_Taliza says:
::force of the spin throwing me against bulkheads::

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: The CSO's fighter spins into one of the satellites monitoring the race before anyone can do anything.  His fighter explodes in a shower of sparks.

CSO_Taliza says:
::hits eject before impact::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Shehanna gasps seeing the fighter crash::

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: The CSO materializes on the Arondight - his emergency beam out working just in time.

CEO_Syren says:
::thinks he spots the beacon and powers over an asteroid to the place.. notices an explosion:: Self: ooh fireworks!

CIV_Madson says:
::locks onto the beacon and pulls it in close kicking his fighter into full speed::

OPS_Srelak says:
::comes about to face the explosion:: *CO* Fighter down, I repeat a fighter is down

CSO_Taliza says:
::grasps arm in pain::

CTO_Williams says:
::Notices the CSO on radar fading out....:: *CSO*: Are you there sir?  Do you require assistance?

CSO_Taliza says:
::hears comm:: *CTO*: I'm back on the ship, and I think my arm's busted!

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<Dr Desai>  Arondight transporter:  Beam me up immediately!

CO_Loran says:
*CSO*:  Get yourself to sickbay.

CSO_Taliza says:
*CO*: Aye sir.

OPS_Srelak says:
::wonders whose job it is to catalogue the incident::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Dr. Desai materializes and runs for sickbay. ::

XO_McDuggle says:
::hears COM about the CSO and is glad that he is safe::

CSO_Taliza says:
::wanders into sickbay, sees Dr. Desai en route::

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION:  Three fighters drop their beacons in the home position at the same time, heading for the straight away.... CO/XO/FCO... the CEO/CTO/CIV are neck in neck towing their beacons in and OPS is in last place with the CSO out of the race.

CTO_Williams says:
*CSO*: Okay, as long as your alright... Ryan out. ::Flies on, towing, and engages emergency power::

FCO_Chottu says:
::feels a nice set of Titan flashbacks coming up as he notices an explosion, but shakes his head keeping his focus::

CO_Loran says:
::continues piloting his fighter to the drop zone and weaves around the last asteroid::

CSO_Taliza says:
Desai: Doc, I think mah... hubba hubba!

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<Dr. Desai> CSO:  Come with me.  You're lucky you didn't kill yourself!

OPS_Srelak says:
::has as good as given up on the race, preferring instead to come to a halt, and search his databanks for any sensor data recorded during the incident::

CEO_Syren says:
::pushes into overdrive with his beacon towing behind:: Ship: come on baby we're almost there

XO_McDuggle says:
::drops beacon and transfer all power to engines ::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Shehanna Desai takes the babbling CSO to a biobed for monitoring::

CSO_Taliza says:
::jaw drops at Dr. Desai's ravishing good looks::

CIV_Madson says:
::gets ready to release the beacon and into full speed::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<Dr. Desai>  ::Shakes her head at the CSO's actions, but smiles at the handsome officer;: CSO:  Hold still so I can scan that.  I think it's broken.

CO_Loran says:
::powers everything off besides his engines and part of his SIF and IDF, giving his engines to maximum power for the straight away::

CEO_Syren says:
::sees the beacon drop point coming up and prepares to reroute all ship power to his engines::

FCO_Chottu says:
::drops off the beacon, hearing that the CSO is ok over the com::

OPS_Srelak says:
::logs the data for future reference, and resumes the search for his beacon::

CSO_Taliza says:
::looking at the doctor with puppy eyes;:

CTO_Williams says:
::Fires all his power into engines:: Ship: This is it!   Don't do me wrong baby!

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<Dr. Desai>  CSO: Yes, it is. ::Grabs some medical tools and starts working on his arm after applying a hypospray.:: This shouldn't hurt now.

CSO_Taliza says:
Desai: I guess I didn't get things... OW!

FCO_Chottu says:
::smiles slightly as he sees the CO and XO have managed to get just as far as he:: Self: It's the red suit obviously.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<Joanna>  *Dr. Desai *:  Will you be needing me, Shehanna?

XO_McDuggle says:
::sees the CO in front of him and pushes engines a little harder::

CEO_Syren says:
::drops the beacon and reroutes tractor beam, life support, sensors and even gravity to the engines:: Ship: Here we go! All or nothing!!!

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<Dr. Desai> *Joanna *:  No, it's just a break and I can handle it.  Thanks, Joanna.

CSO_Taliza says:
Self: Shehanna. MO: You're Shehanna Desai.

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION:   The race is over.....   in 8th place CSO due to crash

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: 7th place - OPS

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: 6th place - CTO

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: 5th place - CIV

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<Dr.  Desai>  CSO:  Oh, I am so sorry.  ::Applies another round of the hypospray.  Smiles at the CSO:: CSO : Yes I am.

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: 4th place - CEO

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: 3rd place - CO

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION: and in a tight finish, both powering across the finish line at the highest speeds charted in the race   2nd place - XO

CSO_Taliza says:
Shehanna: That name sounds like poetry.  ::smitten::

Host REF_Speed says:
ACTION:  The winner is the FCO

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<Dr. Desai>  ::Chuckles and blushes:: Thank you, sir.  And your name?

XO_McDuggle says:
::sees the FCO cross the finish line ahead of him:* FCO* : congratulations Lt.

CSO_Taliza says:
Shehanna: Cal.  Lt. Cmdr. Taliza Cal.  As you can see, I'm Bajoran, so you can just call me Cal.

OPS_Srelak says:
::notes the end of the race, and turns to head back towards Arondight::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<Dr. Desai>  CSO:  I will.

CSO_Taliza says:
Shehanna: After you fix my arm, mind if I buy you a drink?

CO_Loran says:
*ALL*:  This was a good time, for most.  Hope everyone had a good time and lets clean up the mess that Commander Taliza made with his fighter.

FCO_Chottu says:
::laughs and cheers before even powering down:: *XO*: Thank you sir!

CEO_Syren says:
::jaw drops as he sees his position:: Self: I can't believe it! 

CTO_Williams says:
::Flies in, almost last, and silently screeches to a stop::

Host REF_Speed says:
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