Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
Captain's Log, Stardate 10705.20
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
With the Arondight undergoing repairs, the Senior Staff has been ordered to report to the Prometheus Class USS Hermes to take her through a shakedown cruise. I for one am happy that Starfleet has decided to assign us a lighter mission until the Arondight has been fully upgraded.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
Commander Madson has been ordered to remain behind for the duration of this mission. Because of this, Commander Jakiel will assume the duties of Executive Officer in his absence.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
End Log.
Host SM_Sam says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Shake up I >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::sitting in the SCI 1 chair with her feet up on the console::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::Ashley steps onto the Bridge from the Turbo Lift after having just left Main Engineering to check up on their status::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::at the tactical console reviewing the specs yet again::
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: goes over the flight controls one more time just to be sure::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
All: All stations report your status to Commander Jakiel. ::She makes her way over to the single command chair in the center of the Bridge and takes a seat::
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::refamiliarizes herself with the Operations console, brings up the data on the power configurations and has it start running tests::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
AXO: All tactical systems appear to good to go.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::looks at her logged off terminal:: AXO: Science Ready for Shakedown cruise
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
AXO: Flight control at 100% and ready to go.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
AXO: Commander, hail the station and request permission to depart. ::She turns toward Tactical:: FCO: Ms. Shelaya, be prepared to take the Hermes to her full potential once we have left the station's outer marker.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Roger Captain ready to light this baby up.
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::stops to look over at the Glinn, sensing how little she wants to be at science again:: CIV: Very good. ::hears Ashley and puts her attention on Yates:: CO: Yes ma'am.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::raises an eyebrow at the professionalism of "lite this baby up"::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She smiles slightly at the FCO's comment:: FCO: You'll have your time to shine, Ensign. Coordinate with Engineering before we make our jump at each warp interval. I want them to be ready.
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
COM: SB129: Hermes hailing...permission to depart? Flight says we're ready to go.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Really Captain I can't just jump to warp 9 and see if engineering gets excited? ::Smiles::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: Mister Ki, I take it you have familiarized yourself with the Hermes' weapons systems?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO: Aye Captain.
Host SM_Sam says:
@<SB Command> COM: AXO: You are cleared.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She pauses for a moment:: CIV: Glinn, how knowledgeable are you in the engineering department?
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::chuckles at Shelaya's comment and shakes her head:: FCO: I think they'd be on the comm with you in one nanosecond flat...
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::sits up realizing a question to ask:: FCO: Ensign, you do know there is no combustive material that makes a warp drive operate don't you?
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
AXO: At least we would know that they are alert :: chuckles::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO: About as knowledgeable as I am in planetary creation.
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
COM:SB129: Thank you. CO: Captain, we're ready to see what this ship can do.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: just ignores the Cardassian's remark::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She ignores the FCO's question seeing that the others have responded:: FCO: Ensign Shelaya, take us out of the station's outer marker. Half impulse.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::her jaw drops wondering why the junior officer just completely ignored an officer of command rank::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CIV: Then I suppose science will continue to suit your expertise for the time being. ::She turns her attention to the viewscreen::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO: Suits me Captain. ::sits back in the chair again and places her feet up on the logged off console::
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Aye Captain. :: makes sure all the docking clamps and umbicials are released and back the ship out of dock and bring it around and heads for the marker a half impulse::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Hermes leaves glides from her docking area. Her main lights turn on one by one. One light lights up in front, and illuminates the words "USS Hermes - NCC 88034"
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Course and speed once we reach the outer marker Captain?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::activates short-range tactical sensors::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: In the distance on the viewscreen, the crew can see the Arondight in her docking position, her hull plates are being replaced. And work crews are humming around her.
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::catches the posture of the Glinn and narrows her eyes:: CIV: Glinn, this isn't a lounge. It's a Federation starship and I'll ask you to sit like an officer and get those feet on the floor. ::turns back to her console to watch the results of the test::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She crosses her legs as she watches the viewscreen. Ashley smiles a bit as Ariel corrects the Glinn:: CTO/CSO: Anything of interest on sensors?
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Ensign, once we reach the outer marker, contact Main Engineering and inform them to prepare for a jump to Warp One.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: checks with ME before reaching the outer marker::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO: USS Cairo is a short ways out. Other than that, nothing out of the ordinary.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Roger, Captain :: Inform ME of the plan::
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Course captain?
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::decides to take a moment and visually look around the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: What are the specifications of the Cairo, Lieutenant? I would assume her shields are operational. ::She looks toward Shelaya:: FCO: Our destination is the USS Cairo, Ensign. You may plot a course and engage to warp one.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO: Nova class. No apparent modifications from standards specs.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Aye, Captain :: looks up the coordinates for the Cairo and then inputs them:: going to warp one.
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::glances back at the Glinn:: CIV: Marat? Is your hearing working?
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::turns to the AXO:: AXO: Pardon me ma'am?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::runs scans of the Cairo::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: Understood, Lieutenant. We'll be targeting their most heavily shielded areas at first. I want to see how powerful these weapons are under the most extreme circumstances.
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CIV: I asked you to act like the officer you are and plant your feet on the floor. This is serious testing.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO: Right now the Cairo is condition green and holding position. I assume she's waiting for us.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Bring us to warp two, Ensign.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
AXO: I am acting like the officer I am... however if you'd like... ::sits up placing her feet on the floor::
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Aye captain. :: takes the ship to warp 2::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: As the Hermes increases warp speed. The ship slowly trembles.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::frowns::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She holds in a smile as Ariel continues to press the Glinn:: CTO: Understood, Lieutenant. ::She pauses for a moment:: *Engineering*: Bridge to Engineering. Report.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
Bridge: I don't know much about Engineering, but I do know that wasn't good.
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CO: Power configurations are excellent so far, Ma'am. CIV: Thank you, Glinn. ::touches her console to start the next battery of tests::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The bridge slowly vibrates as the speed increases.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: starts checking for possible problems and informs ME of the vibration::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Ensign, reduce speed to warp 1.5.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
AXO: I would suggest bring back the warp drive some.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::logs into her terminal and runs a scan of the surrounding space to see if there are any anomalies::
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO; Aye captain. :: bring the ship to warp 1.5::
Host SM_Sam says:
<EO Ratchet>: *CO*: Captain we just ran into a little problem with the power flow.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She turns her gaze toward her chair's arm controls as the report comes in:: *EO*: Has the problem been rectified?
Host EO_Ratchet says:
*CO*: Correcting now. Adjusting the power regulators to compensate. There. We should be able to goto warp 2
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CIV: As would I. CO: Captain? Testing is now showing a reduction in a few parameters::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::grabs onto something in preparation of the EO's progression to Warp 2::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
*EO*: Understood. ::She looks back toward Shelaya:: AXO: Compensate if you can, Commander. Where are the reductions occurring?
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: sets the control to bea able to go back to warp 2::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Bring us to warp 2 slowly, Ensign.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Aye captain. :: slowly bring the ship to warp 2 and wishes that they had the Arondight back now::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CIV: Are your sensors showing anything out of the ordinary around this area of space, Glinn?
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO: Negative.
Host EO_Ratchet says:
ACTION: The Hermes glides into Warp 2 no problems
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Captain we are at warp 2
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::breathes a sigh of relief:: CO: The reductions were only in the backup systems. Testing is now showing the problems are rectified.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Check with engineering to ensure that we're ready to go to warp 3.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
AXO: Very good, Commander. ::She smiles:: ~~~AXO: Good work with the Glinn as well.~~~
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::hearing the Captain she checks to make sure the escape pods are operational::
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO; Roger Captain. *EO*: Ratchet you have this ship ready to go to warp 3?
Host EO_Ratchet says:
*FCO*: Yes we are ready down here.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
*EO* : Thank you.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: Mister Ki, bring us to yellow alert.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Captain engineering informs me that we are ready to go to warp 3.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Increase speed to warp 3, Ensign.
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::smiles to herself as she 'hears' Ashley:: ~~~CO: My pleasure. I'd think she'd want to make a good impression of her people, but who knows.~~~
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO: Aye Captain. ::activates yellow alert::
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: increases the speed to warp 3::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::thinks about placing her head between her legs and...::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::checks the impact of the shields and weapons on the power situation::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
<edit... better add "kissing her butt good-bye">
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She watches as the yellow lights begin to flash:: CTO: What is the status of our shields thus far, Lieutenant?
Host EO_Ratchet says:
ACTION: Alert Status Blinks yellow on the side panel instead of the regular red.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Status thus far?
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: So far we are holding at warp 3 with no problems yet.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Lets try our luck at warp 4.5.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO: Shields are at 100% Captain.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Aye Captain. :: informs ME of the plan and increase the speed to warp 4.5::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::Is getting a bit bored trying out the vessel at each warp interval, but knows that it is necessary:: FCO: Contact Main Engineering and ask if they believe we'd be able to sustain warp 6.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Roger Captain. :: wonders if the captain is getting as bored a she is with this slow pace::
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
*EO*: Ratchet you think this ship can stand warp 6?
Host EO_Ratchet says:
*FCO*: Should be ok, there are no warning lights on the engines here.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
*EO*: Roger then get ready for warp 6.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Captain ME thinks it is possible.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Well then, Ensign, bring us to warp 6. At that speed, what is our ETA to the Cairo?
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Aye Captain :: takes the ship to warp 6:: ETA is 10 minutes.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Understood. Increase our speed to warp 6.5 then. I want to be there in three.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::scans the Cairo assuming they have been detected as incoming::
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Aye Captain. :: increase speed to warp 6.5 and informs ME of the change::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: Mister Ki, bring us to Red Alert. Charge weapons and prepare to fire at a moments notice.
Host EO_Ratchet says:
ACTION: The Hermes increases speed. Warning lights lit up on the FCO's panel indicating power fluctuations in the Inertial Dampeners. The ship begins to shake. The computer initiates Red Alert.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO: Captain, the computer spontaneously initiated red alert.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO/*EO*: Report.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::checks sensors to see if the ship has detected some threat::
Host EO_Ratchet says:
::Looks around as sparks fly:: *CO*: Captain we have a major problem here. The system controlling the inertial dampeners has malfunctioned. It has caused a cascading reaction to the other systems.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: brings the ship back down to warp 6:: CO Captain the inertial dampeners power is fluctuating I am bring the ship back down to warp 6 now.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO: I suggest we attempt to take weapons off line.
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::tsks at the data coming in about the power systems again::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She shifts her gaze toward her chair's arm consoles:: FCO: Reduce speed to warp 5. *EO*: Can you repair them, Chief?
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: Do it, Lieutenant.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::grabs onto her console hearing the EO:: AXO: Suggest a slow reduction in warp speed. I don't want to become part of that bulkhead with the inertial dampeners failing. ::pointing at the forward viewscreen::
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: drops the ship to warp 5::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::attempts to manually shut down weapons systems::
Host EO_Ratchet says:
ACTION: The shaking gets more intense.
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CO: Captain, power dropping from other systems, too. Trying to work with engineering to correct the problems....
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Continue to lessen our speed at a slow rate until we reach impulse. I would prefer not to have this ship torn apart.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::begins scanning the warp bubble around the ship for instabilities::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
AXO: Understood, Lieutenant.
Host EO_Ratchet says:
<Computer>: Warning Inertial Dampeners Offline. Reduce Speed. Warning Inertial Dampeners offline.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Aye Captain. :: drops the ship to warp 4.5 and keep dropping it slowly::
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CIV: I see engineering already on it. ::glances up at the viewscreen after she types in a message in answer to engineering::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO: Weapons off line. Checking shield status. ::does so::
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: drops the ship to warp 4 and then to 3.5::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Steady as she goes, Ensign. AXO: If necessary, cut power to secondary systems such as holodecks.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO: Perhaps separation will adequately divert the power around the ship
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Aye captain we are coming down to warp 3 now. :: brings the ship to warp 3::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CIV: Separation will be our last resort, Glinn. However, I will keep that in mind. The stresses of separation alone may also cause the adverse effect.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: brings the ship to warp 2.5::
Host EO_Ratchet says:
*CO*: Captain. We more problems, we have other systems failing.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: bring the ship to warp 2::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She sighes:: *EO*: What other systems, Chief?
Host EO_Ratchet says:
ACTION: Lights flicker on the bridge as other systems fail.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
AXO: Commander, re-route power from all non-essential areas. We need to keep main power online.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: brings the ship to warp 1.5 and hopes that the nav console doesn't fail before she can get the ship out of warp.::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CIV: Glinn, get down to Main Engineering and assist them where necessary.
Host EO_Ratchet says:
*CO*: I have all main weapons systems, shields are down, life support is holding.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO: Like blasting the core wth my disruptor?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO: I'm reading shields as down.
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CO: Captain, we're showing a cascading power failure. ::touches the keypad and watches engineering make changes as the data comes out:: Rerouting. Shutting down unused levels and quarters.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::turns and heads off the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CIV: You know what has to be done, Glinn. Don't play smart. ::She shakes her head:: AXO: Understood. What is causing all of these power failures?
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: brings the ship to warp 1::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Ensign, bring us to an all stop once we reach impulse.
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CO: I'm trying to figure that out now...checking the results of the current tests...
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::hearing the Captain as she leaves the bridge she wonders how a soldier will know how to correct the cascading power failure of a Starship::
Host EO_Ratchet says:
::Watches another console spark:: *CO*: Captain you might want to come down here. We have indications of sabotage.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Roger Captain it should be shortly as we have just gone to warp 1.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: See what you can do to get shield back online, Lieutenant. ::She pauses:: *EO*: Sabotage? How did you come to that conclusion? ::She stands up from the command chair::
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: brings the ship out of warp and then bring it to a full stop::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::arrives in Main Engineering:: ME: Alright.... What idiot is in charge down here?
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
AXO: Commander, you have the Bridge. ::She makes her way toward the Turbo Lift:: *CIV*: Yates to Glinn Marat.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::can see nothing to be down about the shields since they don't have the power::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::approaches a wall console and presses the button:: *CO* Marat here.
Host EO_Ratchet says:
*CO*: We just found a subroutine hidden in the warp command structure that overloaded the Inertial Dampeners.
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::almost says it out loud, but instead...:: ~~~CO: Captain...I recognized something. The computer has been tampered with. ~~~
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
*CIV*: I suggest that you speak to the Engineer in charge at the moment. It seems these failures may be a result of sabotage. I'll be there momentarily.
Host EO_Ratchet says:
ACTION: As the Glinn presses the button another console beside her sparks up.
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::hears someone on the other side of Engineering say something about a subroutine::
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: watches as the ship comes to a stop:: AXO: Ma'am we are at a full stop.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She enters the Turbo Lift and orders it to Main Engineering:: ~~~AXO: In what way, Ariel?~~~
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::wonders why he's not in on the investigation::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::seeing the sparks she grabs a portable flame retardant device and sprays the console::
Host EO_Ratchet says:
::Taps his console quickly and tries to correct the power flow::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::returns to the console:: *CO* Sabotage? Then are you sure you want me down here conducting the investigation?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::sees that short-range sensors are still operable. Runs scans for potential hostiles::
Host EO_Ratchet says:
::Looks up and sees the Glinn:: CIV: Who are you? And what are you doing down here?
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::The Turbo Lift reaches Main Engineering and Ashley steps out of it:: CIV: There is no investigation at the moment. I'll have Lieutenant Ki report down here in a moment. ::She makes her way toward the EO:: EO: Where is it, Ensign?
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
EO: Are you the idiot in charge down here. ::Watching the CO arrive::
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
~~~CO: There's a rogue program here, inserted into the system. It's small but someone knew what they were doing.~~~
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: makes sure the flight controls are set to station keeping:: AXO: Any ideal what the problem may be?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::realizes they are a sitting duck and intensifies his scans::
Host EO_Ratchet says:
::Looks up at the Glinn:: CIV: Idiot. If I wasn't here you would be in space.
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
~~~AXO: Understood. See if you can discover what that program is designed to do. I assume it is fulfilling its role at this very moment. Also, have Lieutenant Ki report to Main Engineering.~~~
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
EO: I'm thinking if your weren't here we all would still be conducting a successful test run
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
EO/CIV: Enough. ::She crosses her arms:: EO: Now. Show me, Ensign.
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO: Hmmm...I'm working on that. I'll agree with engineering.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::finds nothing but the Cairo still holding position::
Host EO_Ratchet says:
::Gets angry:: CIV: Look... ::Gives the Glinn a cold stare, then shows the Captain the altered subroutine::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::follows the CO and the EO::
Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She turns her attention to the subroutine, and motions for the Glinn to take a look as well::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::relaxes slightly but keeps a close eye on sensors::
CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::looks between the two at the subroutine on the screen to see if she can recognize anything about it::
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
AXO: Agree with engineering on what Ma'am?
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
~~~CO: I'm trying to see where it's infiltrating and changing commands.~~~ CTO: Lieutenant, please report to Main Engineering since this is a touchy scenario at this point and considering our Cardassian guest.
AXO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO: That it looks like sabotage, Ensign.
Host EO_Ratchet says:
ACTION: As the Subroutine is displayed, the screen flickers and a Jolly Roger Symbol is seen.
FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
AXO: Really has anyone been keeping an eye on our friendly Cardassian?
Host EO_Ratchet says:
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