U.S.S. Europa
NCC-65040
Stardate 10411.07
Official Mission Transcript

[17:01] <Frank_SM> The USS Europa has been ordered to explore a uncharted Nebula.  They have just arrived and are beginning to receive some sensor data on it.

[17:01] <Frank_SM> <<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[17:01] <EO_Calma> ::climbs into the Jeffries Tubes beneath the bridge, hunting down that last faulty terminal node::

[17:02] <CO_Farrel> ::Sitting center chair, and looks up from her console to the sight of the nebula on the viewer.:: CSO: Begin full scans.

 [17:03] <EO_Calma> ::disconnects the faulty node and inspects with his tricorder:: Self: Well, that's new. ::reconnects the new node::
 
[17:05] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::standing in the rear of the bridge with PADD and Coffee in hand looking at the MSD::

[17:05] <EO_Calma> ::climbs back down and out of the JT, then enters the TL:: TL: Bridge.

[17:06] <CSO_Enki> ::Stands from her console and walks back to the secondary science display::  CO: Already done, ma'am.  We're getting information from the main sensor array... pretty standard nebula.  Mostly hydrogen and helium, being excited by stellar formation.  I'm reading approximately two dozen stars forming... young, still, no more than 100,000 years old.

[17:06] <CO_Farrel> ::Is tapped into the comm. systems, anxiously watching her armrest console::

[17:06] <EO_Calma> ::emerges on the bridge, node in hand, then checks the comm systems status with his tricorder::

[17:07] <CO_Farrel> CSO: Good, continue scans.  ::Her console beeps, and she smiles as the call she was waiting for has arrived.::

[17:07] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::turns at the sound of the turbolift and sees the EO arrive on the bridge.  Returns to going over whatever data he has on the PADD::

[17:07] <EO_Calma> ::pleased with the results, hands the tricorder to the XO:: XO: Can you believe what I found in this node? ::holds up the node::

[17:08] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::looks at the node::EO: I am sure that I can believe just about anything right now.  What did you find in the node?

[17:09] <CO_Farrel> ::Taps a button.::  *Shipwide* All senior officers report to the observation lounge, immediately.  That includes you Cadet.

[17:10] <EO_Calma> XO: I think, the delayed results of a small Cait being overly curious.

[17:10] <CIV_Chitwa> ::looks up from her studying and gulps::

[17:10] <CSO_Enki> ::Looks over at Jacobson at primary science, who nods, then Marla follows the Captain::

[17:10] <CO_Farrel> ::Stands from her chair, and looks around the bridge, holding a oak box under her arm.::

[17:10] <EO_Calma> ::leaves his repair cases on the bridge, next to the TL, then heads into the lounge::

[17:11] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> EO: I see.  I will leave the matter in you hands Mr. Calma.  Please head to the Observation lounge.

[17:11] <CIV_Chitwa> ::trots out of her quarters, consults a map, then heads to the TL::

[17:11] <CO_Farrel> ::Walks over and enters the observation lounge, and takes a seat at the head of the table.::

[17:12] <EO_Calma> XO: I think our little jaunt through the tubes after you arrived will.. ahh.. prevent that from happening again. ::smiling conspiratorially, sits down window side, a few seats away from the CO::

[17:13] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::verifies that every senior officer is off the bridge than walks quietly to the lounge and takes a spot beside the captain::

[17:13] <CIV_Chitwa> ::exits the TL and walks into the observation lounge and sits down::

[17:14] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::counts heads::CO: All senior officers accounted for Ma'am.

[17:14] <CSO_Enki> ::Takes her usual seat somewhere on the left side::

[17:15] <CO_Farrel> ::Looks up, and sees all are present that are working today.:: ALL: Well, thank-you for coming...  I've assembled everyone today, because some of our crew are being promoted.  ::opens the case and stands.::  EO: Mr. Calma, front and center please.

[17:16] <CIV_Chitwa> ::looks over at Tinka-kun and waves, careful not to attract attention::

[17:16] <EO_Calma> ::caught off guard, does a double-take, then stands, after having discreetly winked back to his Kechara::

[17:16] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::watches the officer's responses::

[17:16] <CIV_Chitwa> ::grins::

[17:17] <EO_Calma> CO: You mean I'm finally getting rid of this brevet pin? ::tugs at his collar::

[17:19] <CO_Farrel> EO: Yes.  You've earned to wear these ::removes the brevet pin and replaces it.:: I hereby promote you to the rank of full Lieutenant.  Furthermore, you are to assume the duties of Chief Engineering Officer.  Keep up the good work.

[17:20] <CIV_Chitwa> ::puts her paw in her mouth and whistles::

[17:20] <EO_Calma> ::gapes:: CO: You... you're kidding, right? I thought 384 said I wasn't going to get full rank yet... Those liars! ::laughs:: Thank you very much Captain! ::shakes her hand::

[17:21] <CO_Farrel> ::Smiles at him::

[17:21] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::smiles and claps::

[17:21] <CO_Farrel> ::applauds::

[17:22] <CSO_Enki> ::Smiles lightly::

[17:23] <EO_Calma> ::beams::

[17:24] <CO_Farrel> ::Removes an envelope sealed with a gold imprint of the Starfleet symbol.::  CSO: Commander Enki, front and center.

[17:25] <CEO_Calma> ::returns to his seat, smiling, and wondering what's due for Enki::

[17:25] <CSO_Enki> ::Looks surprised::  CO: Me, ma'am?

[17:25] <CO_Farrel> ::nods and winks::

[17:26] <CIV_Chitwa> ::perks her ears and looks up at Miss Enki::

[17:26] <CSO_Enki> ::Stands and walks forward::

[17:28] <CO_Farrel> CSO: You've brought a level of professionalism to the chief science officers position that I've seldom seen before.  For excellence and commitment in your duties, it is my pleasure, on behalf of Starfleet, to present this Captain's letter of Commendation to you.  ::Hands the envelope to her.::  Thank you for your hard work.

[17:29] <CEO_Calma> ::applauds the CSO::

[17:29] <CSO_Enki> ::Smiles and takes the letter::  CO: Thank you, ma'am

[17:29] <CO_Farrel> ::applauds and smiles at Marla.::

[17:29] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::claps and smiles to the CSO::

[17:32] <CO_Farrel> ::Waits for the applause to die down, then calls the next name.:: CIV: Cadet Chitwa, front and center please.

[17:32] <CIV_Chitwa> ::perks ears:: CO: Me?

[17:32] <CEO_Calma> ::looks at the CIV with a look of happy surprise::

[17:32] <CO_Farrel> ::smiles and nods::

[17:33] <CIV_Chitwa> CO: You surrre?

[17:33] <CO_Farrel> CIV: Absolutely  ::Waits with her hands clasped around a case.::

[17:34] <CIV_Chitwa> ::looks around warily ,then gets up and trots over to the Captain::

[17:34] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::Narrows his eyes at the Civ::

[17:36] <CO_Farrel> CIV: For Outstanding performance of duties above what is expected from a Cadet, it is my pleasure to promote you to Acting-Ensign  ::Removes the cylinder shaped pip, and clips it to Chitwa's collar.::  ::Whispers:: CIV: Congratulations Kecharra...

[17:37] <CEO_Calma> ::gives the new Ensign a standing ovation::

[17:37] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::claps quietly::

[17:37] <CIV_Chitwa> ::looks confused::

[17:37] <CO_Farrel> ::claps::

[17:41] <CO_Farrel> ::Frowns slightly as she realizes what name is next.:: ALL: Mr. Lingn, could not be here today... but in his absence, I would like to hereby announce that he is hereby promoted to the rank of full Lieutenant.  ::Applauds lightly.::

[17:42] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::also claps::

[17:42] <CEO_Calma> ::takes his seat and applauds Lt. Lingn::

[17:42] <CIV_Chitwa> ::sits back down still looking around::

[17:42] <CO_Farrel> ::Looks at the empty chair and sighs, waiting for the applause to die down.::

[17:42] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::stops clapping::

[17:43] <CO_Farrel> Well then... that just leaves one thing...  ::Returns to her seat and looks at Calma very seriously.:: CEO: Mr. Calma, what is your favorite song?

[17:44] <CIV_Chitwa> ::looks up at the Captain and grins::

[17:44] <CEO_Calma> ::looks back at the Captain and cocks an eyebrow:: CO: My favorite song? All-time favorite?

[17:44] <CO_Farrel> CEO: Yes

[17:45] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::looks at the crew, than stands and quietly walks over to a small cabinet.::

[17:46] <CIV_Chitwa> ::pulls at her uniform, trying to look at her pip::

[17:47] <CO_Farrel> CEO: Well?  ::smiles slightly.::

[17:47] <CEO_Calma> ::thinks:: CO: It's from Earth's early twentieth century... "Oh Fortuna", from the opera, "Carmina Burana".

[17:47] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::quietly pulls out a tray with small glasses and a bottle of blue liquid::

[17:47] <CIV_Chitwa> ::pokes her pip::

[17:47] <CEO_Calma> CO: Why do you ask?

[17:48] <CO_Farrel> Computer, activate program Farrel 997!  

[17:48] <CIV_Chitwa> ::thinks "what did I do? I got a sparkly"::

[17:50] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::quietly places a glass with a very small quantity of the blue liquid in front of each of the officers, than reseals the bottle and replaces it in the cabinet, than locks the cabinet::

[17:51] <CO_Farrel> ::Suddenly pulls a microphone out from under the table.  "Oh Fortuna" starts playing, and Hali hands the mic to Calma.:: CEO: Sing, Lieutenant, that's an order.

[17:51] <CIV_Chitwa> ::looks over at the XO, then back at the glass of blue stuff::

[17:52] <Frank_SM> Action: As the program is activated, the lights in the Observation Lounge dim and a disco ball comes down out of the ceiling.

[17:52] <CEO_Calma> ::laughs out loud:: CO: Oh, now you never asked for my favorite song to sing. Computer, switch to "Stickshifts and Safetybelts" by "Cake".. late twentieth century.

[17:53] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::Looks dubiously at the disco ball, than shrugs and looks at the Civ kindly:: Civ: Its blue.  If your old enough to work the helm your old enough to drink...a little.

[17:53] <CIV_Chitwa> ::sniffs at the glass:: Self: Phew....lighter fluid?

[17:54] <CO_Farrel> ::Has a sip of the blue liquid and watches the new CEO begin his performance interestedly.::

[17:54] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> Civ: basically...very expensive lighter fluid.

[17:54] <CEO_Calma> ::chuckles and sings along as the computer switches songs:: All: Stickshifts and safetybelts, buckets seats have all got to go / When we're driving in my car, it makes my baby seem so far...

[17:54] <CIV_Chitwa> XO: You drrrink lighterrr fluid?

[17:55] <CEO_Calma> ::continues:: All: I need you here with me, not way over in a bucket seat, I neeeed yooou to be.. here with me, not way over in a bucket seat!

[17:55] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::puts a finger to his lips and inclines his head to the CEO trying to imply that he doesn’t want to interrupt::

[17:56] <CEO_Calma> ::takes a sip of the liquor and gets into it:: All: But when we're driving in my Malibu, it's easy to get right next to you. I say, "Baby, scoot over, please", and then she's right there next to me.

[17:56] <CIV_Chitwa> ::still confused::

[17:57] <CEO_Calma> ::smiles at the CIV:: All: I need you here with me, not way over in a bucket seat. I need you to be here with me, not way over in a bucket seat.

[17:57] <CO_Farrel> ::giggles as Calma gets really into it.::

[17:58] <CEO_Calma> All: All right, well, a lot of good caaaaaaaaaaaaaars are Japaneeeeese. Yeah, but when we're driving far, I need my baby-- I need my baby next to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[17:58] <CEO_Calma> All: Uh-huh, well, stickshifts and safetybelts, bucket seats have all got to go. When we're driving in the car, it makes my baby seem so far!

[17:59] <CO_Farrel> ::Looks over at the XO, and wonders what song he will sing.::

[17:59] <CEO_Calma> All: I need you here with me, not way over in a bucket seat, I need you to be here with me, not way over... in a bucket.. seat! ::bows::

[17:59] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::looks at the CO and than at the disco ball with a raised eyebrow than looks at his wrist crono::

[17:59] <CEO_Calma> ::takes a seat next to the CIV and takes another swig of his drink::

[18:00] <CO_Farrel> ::Applauds, her own cheeks a bit red from the blue liquid.:: CEO: Marvelous!

[18:00] <CEO_Calma> ::laughs:: CO: Glad I please, Captain!

[18:00] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::smiles and claps for the CEO::

[18:00] <CEO_Calma> <Glad I could please>

[18:00] <CIV_Chitwa> CEO: You know that's lighterrr fluid, rrright?

[18:01] <CO_Farrel> ::Sees Durron look at his watch.::  XO: Your turn...

[18:01] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> Civ: You've not heard of Romulan Ale? ::looks at the Captain:: CO: Sir, I'm sure I'm needed elsewhere.

[18:02] <CO_Farrel> XO: Please? ::looks at him pleadingly.::

[18:03] <CIV_Chitwa> XO: You can sing "Sorrra"

[18:04] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::looks at the CO than bows to the CEO::CO/CEO: I couldn't come close to Mr. Calma's singing abilities, so you'll have to put up with my poor ability.

[18:04] <CEO_Calma> ::laughs:: XO: You call that good?

[18:04] <CO_Farrel> XO: Does that mean you'll sing for us?

[18:04] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> CEO: You will when I'm done.

[18:05] <CEO_Calma> ::snickers::

[18:05] <CIV_Chitwa> ::checks out the CEO's new pip::

[18:06] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> CO: yes ma'am.

[18:06] <CEO_Calma> ::notices the CIV and turns to give a better look:: CIV: I see you have one of your own!

[18:06] <CO_Farrel> ::Grins excitedly.::

[18:06] <CIV_Chitwa> CEO: Why did I get one? I'm not that good.

[18:07] <CEO_Calma> CIV: Clearly the Captain would beg to differ.

[18:07] <CIV_Chitwa> ::looks down: CEO: I didn't do anything special.

[18:08] <CEO_Calma> ::tilts the CIV's head back up:: CIV: Did you give Captain Farrel your best?

 [18:08] <CIV_Chitwa> CEO: Well, I did everrrything I knew how...

[18:09] <CEO_Calma> ::smiles:: CIV: Then you earned that pip.

[18:10] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> Computer: Access musical file 'The Minstrel boy' instrumental version.

[18:11] <CIV_Chitwa> CEO: Does it mean I get to do anything special?

[18:11] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::smiles and stand by a window::

[18:11] <CO_Farrel> ::Watches Durron intently::

[18:11] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::closes his eyes and listens to the music than begins singing::

[18:12] <CEO_Calma> CIV: I don't see why it wouldn't. It means you can go more places on the ship as you please...

[18:12] <CIV_Chitwa> CEO: Rrreally?, like wherrre?

[18:12] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> The Minstrel boy to the war is gone, In the ranks of death you will find him...

[18:13] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> His father's sword he's girded on, His wild harp slung behind him...

[18:13] <CO_Farrel> ::Sits back and watches, captivated::

[18:13] <CEO_Calma> CIV: Anywhere that needs a "level 4" clearance. I don't have the whole list in my head, but it's pretty big. ::lowers his voice:: It also means that all our enlisted officers have to call you "sir" now.

[18:14] <CIV_Chitwa> CEO: But I'm a girrrl.

[18:14] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> Land of song cried the warrior bard, thou all the world betrayed him.

[18:14] <CEO_Calma> CIV: Or ma'am, if you'd prefer. ::smiles::

[18:14] <CEO_Calma> CIV: It reminds them that you've earned their respect.

[18:15] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> One sword at least thine honor guard, one faithful harp shall praise thee.

 [18:16] <CIV_Chitwa> CEO: I like Chitwa, that's my name.

[18:16] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> The Minstrel fell but foeman's steel could not his proud soul keep under.

[18:16] <CEO_Calma> ::chuckles and ruffles her mane:: CIV: Whatever you want to be called.. that's what they have to call you now.

[18:17] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> The harp he loved ner spoke again for he tore her cords asunder.

[18:17] <CO_Farrel> ::Head sways to the music.::

[18:18] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> and said 'no chains shall sully thee thy soul of love and bravery...

[18:19] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> 'thine cords were written by the pure and free and shall never sound in slavery'

[18:19] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::blinks as the music dies and looks around his eyes shining::

[18:20] <CO_Farrel> ::claps.:: XO: That was beautiful...

[18:20] <Frank_SM> Action:  The Captain is informed that something has been detected inside the Nebula.  Though readings are somewhat vague due to interference of the Nebula, it appears to be a small ship or life buoy.

[18:20] <CEO_Calma> ::applauds the XO:: XO: And you said you had a bad singing voice.

[18:21] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::shrugs:: CEO: You haven't heard that in klingon.

[18:21] <CEO_Calma> ::laughs::

[18:21] <CO_Farrel> ::turns aside for a moment, and whispers to her comm badge.:: ALL: Well... ::turning back:: Looks like we have some excitement in our nebula...  

[18:21] <CEO_Calma> CO: How so?

[18:22] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::nodds::

[18:22] <CO_Farrel> CEO: Sensors have detected a small object inside...

[18:23] <CEO_Calma> CO: That's.. odd. Want me to take a look.?

[18:24] <CO_Farrel> CEO/ALL: Let's return to the bridge.  We're going inside that nebula...  ::looks out the portholes with excitement.::

[18:24] <Frank_SM> <<<<<<<<<<<<Pause Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>