Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude: Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station....

The new Wonders of the Universe Amusement Park and Zoo is just about ready to open.  The crew is preparing for the grand opening, which will be attending by several representatives from the surrounding area and the Federation membership.

However before the grand opening some of the rides and attractions must be tested for safety.

Main Operations is in chaos due to the heavier than usual traffic coming to the station for the grand opening.

Some parts of the zoo are not yet ready for visitors however the parts that are ready will be open when the grand opening celebration begins.

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as CO Captain Satok Marek
William Beeler as CEO Ensign Tydus Adun
Eric VanSickle as TO Lieutenant Groth Masters
Bruce Oriani as CSO Lieutenant T’puchnamushi

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Admiral Valar Mitchell, TO Lieutenant Bailey and Bumper Car Mechanics

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>

TO_Masters says:
::Takes a quick scan around the park::

CO_Marek says:
::Trying to put his white uniform on:: Self: Man I got to loose some pounds

CEO_Adun says:
::Is wrapping up the last diagnostics in Main Engineering::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Exits the Sector Commander's office and heads for Main Operations to check on the arrangements for the grand opening of the park.  Enters the turbolift:: turbolift: Main Operations!  ::Stands stiffly::

TO_Masters says:
::Checks a few of the standards and the queue rails for structural integrity::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Exits the turbolift into Main Operations and walks to tactical to see Bailey::

TO_Masters says:
::Hears a little squeak while shaking a support beam:: *CEO*: Masters to Adun...

CEO_Adun says:
::Accepts several reports from the Engineers around him about the status of the park::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
Bailey: Good morning, Bailey.  How are you?  It has been some time since we have spoken.

CO_Marek says:
::Paces around his deck in his Ready Room, dictating some memos concerning the vendors’ licenses::

CEO_Adun says:
*TO*: Yes, Sir?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Comes to attention in front of the Admiral:: Admiral: Sir!  ::Salutes::

TO_Masters says:
*CEO*: I noticed some squeaking on the Warp 9 roller coaster in the support beams.  Maybe a nut is loose.

CO_Marek says:
Computer: ...and concerning the paragraph about restrictions of application of the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition...

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Motions for Bailey to stand at ease:: Bailey: I want to commend you on your actions during the Ferengi take over.  Your actions probably saved the crew in Operations.

CEO_Adun says:
*TO*: I'll get someone right on it. ::Nods to one the nearby Engineer's indicating that they should go fix it::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> Admiral: Thank you, Admiral.  Just doing my job, Sir.  ::Tilts his big furry head::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Smiles:: Bailey: You are too modest, Bailey.  Carry on!  ::Spins on her heels and walks to the Ready Room and presses the door chime::

CO_Marek says:
::Thinks:: How come I finish redacting some legal documents? I am old soldier, not a lawyer!

CEO_Adun says:
::Turns back to his console::

TO_Masters says:
*CEO*: We don't want anyone to fall off the ride on the first day.

CEO_Adun says:
<EO #3> ::Enters turbolift to go fix the handrail::

TO_Masters says:
::Continues the rounds around the park::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Stands in front of the Ready Room doors waiting to be allowed entrance::

CEO_Adun says:
*TO*: Understood, Sir.

CO_Marek says:
::Notices the door chime:: ::At loud:: Come in!

CEO_Adun says:
<Handrail = Support beam>

CO_Marek says:
::Mumbles something about Ferengi Rules when he sees Admiral Mitchell entering the room::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Walks into the Ready Room:: CO: Captain Marek...  ::Nods and sits down in one of the chairs in front of his desk::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CO: I am here to discuss the grand opening celebration.  Where are we as far as the rides are concerned?

CEO_Adun says:
<EO #3> ::Exits from turbolift to go find support beam::

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: ::Salutes the Admiral in the traditional Vulcan way::

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: According to the last reports, all rides are completely assembled, but untested yet.

CEO_Adun says:
<EO #3> ::Takes out her tricorder to find the problem::

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: We are going to proceed with the testing in the next hours.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: CO: Untested?  We cannot have the grand opening in three days time with untested rides.  I suggest you and at leas two of your senior officers get down there and start testing!  ::Stands::

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: I will personally supervise the testing along with the Senior Staff.  To be more exact, our CEO, CSO and TO will accompany me, Sir.  

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CO: Very well.  I expect a report on my desk at 0600-tomorrow morning.  Carry on, Captain.  ::Spins on her heels and walks out of the Ready Room towards the turbolift::

CO_Marek says:
::Stands and salutes the Admiral::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Waves at Bailey as she crosses Main Operations and enters the turbolift:: turbolift: Level seventeen!

CO_Marek says:
*TO/CEO/CSO*: Meet me in my Ready Room in five minutes, gentlemen.

CEO_Adun says:
<EO #3> ::Finds where the missing screw is and starts to climb up to where it is::

CEO_Adun says:
*CO* On my way, Sir.

TO_Masters says:
*CO*: Sir, I need to complete the rounds of the park to make sure everything's secure, both physically and for security sake.

CSO_T`puchnamushi says:
::Heads from the zoo to the nearest turbolift:: *CO*: On my ways ups

CO_Marek says:
*TO*: Assign your best man to continue your labor, TO. And come to my Ready Room on the double!

CEO_Adun says:
::Enters turbolift to go to Main Operations::

TO_Masters says:
*CO*: Aye Sir.  *Expendable*: Report to the amusement park and finish the sweep.  ::Heads to a turbolift:: Computer: Main Operations.

CSO_T`puchnamushi says:
::Enters turbolift: TL: Main Operations

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: In the park crews continue to put the finishing touches on all the decorations while others are still working on getting the rides in working order.  The vendors that have purchased licenses are busy putting the final touches on their shops.  Everyone is rushing around trying to get ready for the big grand opening.

CO_Marek says:
<TO Expendable> *TO Masters*: Consider it done, Sir. ::Cuts the COM and mumbles something about his superior::

TO_Masters says:
::Gets out of the turbolift at Main Operations and rushes over to Ready Room::

CEO_Adun says:
::Exits in Main Operations and heads towards the Ready Room::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Exits the turbolift and walks directly into the Sector Commander's office.  Stops at Lieutenant Sherman's desk to pick up her messages::

CEO_Adun says:
<EO #3> ::Replaces screw::

CSO_T`puchnamushi says:
::Exits in Main Operations and waddles towards the Ready Room::

TO_Masters says:
CO: You wanted to see us, Sir?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
Sherman: This amusement park is going to be the death of us all, Sherman.  ::Takes the PADD from Sherman and walks into her office::

CEO_Adun says:
::Rings chime::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Lieutenant Sherman> Admiral: Yes, Sir.   ::Sits back down and gets back to work::

CSO_T`puchnamushi says:
::Enters ready room, not that I can really be seen, due to my height::

CO_Marek says:
TO: Indeed. I have an assignment for us all. We will personally conduct the tests on the park rides, gentlemen. That order came directly from the top... And we should follow it. We must ensure that they are completely safe. So ::Motions the group to exit the Ready Room::

TO_Masters says:
CO: Shall I grab my HANS and helmet, Sir?

CO_Marek says:
::Stands up and heads for the Ready Room door::

CEO_Adun says:
::Exits from the Ready Room doubtful as to the sanity of this idea::

CO_Marek says:
::Turns his head to the TO:: TO: That depends on the quality of Ensign Adun's job, Masters... And remember, when this project started you were the CEO, so...

TO_Masters says:
CO: That's why I asked, Sir.  ::Looks at CEO and smiles::

CO_Marek says:
::Enters the turbolift and waits the rest to direct it::

TO_Masters says:
::Enters turbolift behind CO::

CEO_Adun says:
::Is completely oblivious to the TO::

CSO_T`puchnamushi says:
::Confused:: CO: You calls us ups here, just so we can go backs downs agains???

CEO_Adun says:
::Enters the turbolift::

CO_Marek says:
CSO: Yeap, that the privilege of being a Commanding Officer, Lieutenant

TO_Masters says:
::Mumbles about meeting at the park, where I was just at::

CO_Marek says:
::Directs the turbolift to Promenade::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The turbolift responds and quickly takes the Captain and his ride testing volunteers to the Promenade level.

TO_Masters says:
CO: So, Sir, which ride are we doing first?

CSO_T`puchnamushi says:
CO: Yous is a sads and stranged man, and yous haved my pities.

CO_Marek says:
TO: Bumper cars, Masters.

CEO_Adun says:
::Exits the turbolift and pulls out a map of the park::

CSO_T`puchnamushi says:
::Chuckles::

CO_Marek says:
TO: What do you think?

CO_Marek says:
CSO: I will not comment on that, Lieutenant ::Raises an eyebrow::

TO_Masters says:
::Eyes light up, then rushes out of the turbolift:: All: Last one there's a rotten egg!

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks at the map for a while, then points:: All: That way.

CO_Marek says:
CEO: There we go... ::Sounds like a child with a new toy::

CEO_Adun says:
::Walks off with the others to the ride::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: At the bumper car ride location...three men are putting the final touches on the ride.

TO_Masters says:
::Hurdles the gates and rushes to an available car::

CO_Marek says:
Eng. Team: Finish whatever you are doing on the double. We need to test these bumper cars ASAP.

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks at the others like they are crazy, which they are, and gets in car 42::

CSO_T`puchnamushi says:
::After much difficulty, manages to climb into the number 8 car and buckle up::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bumper car mechanic #1> ::Yells to one of the other mechanics:: Fred: Hey, Fred!  I'm almost done with car #54.  I'm going to finish up and go on break.

TO_Masters says:
::Jumps into car No. 24::

CO_Marek says:
::Pushes his Vulcan body inside one car... a black car with a big number 13 on the hood::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bumper car mechanic #2-Fred> Mechanic #1: Yeah, yeah...fine....

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bumper car mechanic #1> ::Sees the senior staff and the CO jump into the cars:: All: Hey!  What are you doing?

TO_Masters says:
All: Cool!  Looks like someone got into the Earth history logs and made these into those old stock cars.

CO_Marek says:
Mechanic #1: We are proceeding to test this ride, Mister. So, make way...

TO_Masters says:
Mechanic #1: Admiral's orders, you know.

CO_Marek says:
All: Ready, gentlemen?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bumper car mechanic #1> ::Throws his hands up and drops his tools:: CO: Fine!  Be my guest.  ::Walks over and taps the control panel, activating the hover cars::

TO_Masters says:
All: Gentlemen, start your ENGINES!!!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: All the hover cars come to life and lift off the deck at once.

CEO_Adun says:
CO: Yes, Sir. I think.

TO_Masters says:
::Hits the actuator and advances toward the CO's car::

CSO_T`puchnamushi says:
Mechanic #1: We testings the drivers of this here ridings. So, beeps beeps...get offed the tracks.

CO_Marek says:
::Drives like he has never drive before::

TO_Masters says:
CEO/CSO: Meet me at the captain!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The senior staff maneuver their cars inside the confined area.  So far everything seems to be working fine.

CEO_Adun says:
::Accelerates off towards the TO::  Self: Hmmmm.... ::Changes course for the CO::

CSO_T`puchnamushi says:
::Accelerates towards the CO::

CO_Marek says:
::Avoids the TO's car:: TO: Catch me if you can!!! ::Accelerates::  CSO: ::Shouts:: You are no rival for me!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bumper car mechanic #1> ::Huffs as the senior staff seems to be controlling their hover cars within the safety limits.  Decides to get back at them for barging in on him while he was trying to complete the job.  Hits the safety off button and stands back to watch what happens::

CO_Marek says:
CEO: Ensign, you must do better than that!

TO_Masters says:
::Feels a lurch:: BCM1: Hey!  What gives?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The safety on the bumper car ride deactivates and the hover cars begin rising WAY up.

CO_Marek says:
::Tries to anticipate all the TO, CEO and CSO maneuvers::

CSO_T`puchnamushi says:
::Makes a sudden turn and hits the CO head on::  CO: Tagsed....You're its!

CO_Marek says:
::Notices that something is going wrong, after being hit by CSO car::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The cars are not responding to their driver's commands.  The CSO's car lifts up above the safety rails and takes off down the main thoroughfare of the park.

CO_Marek says:
CSO: Well, you can't always win... ::Smiles::

CEO_Adun says:
::Is about to counter the CO when his cart starts lifting off the track::

CSO_T`puchnamushi says:
::Feels the car rise:: CO: What giveds???

CO_Marek says:
All: What the... ::Tries to control his car::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Soon the CEO's, TO's and CO's cars follow suit and take off out of control.

CO_Marek says:
Mechanic#1: activate failsafe protocols!!!!

TO_Masters says:
::Tries to control the car as it goes across the park:: All: This is not what is supposed to happen!  The safeties must be off!

CEO_Adun says:
::Tries to stop the car from crashing into various stands::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bumper car mechanic #1> ::Can't stop laughing as the cars take off in all directions into the park::

CO_Marek says:
::Actions the commands without response::

TO_Masters says:
::Speeds past the EO working on the Warp 9::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CSO's car heads straight into the amusement park games section.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CO's car heads into the completed zoo section.

CEO_Adun says:
::Giving up on his craft:: Computer: Computer, deactivate all hovercrafts!

CSO_T`puchnamushi says:
All: Watched outs for my animals!! No crashings of the cars into the cages!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The TO's car heads into the vendor shops section.

CO_Marek says:
::Shouts:: Make way! Out of control bumper car passing through!!!!!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CEO's car heads into the rides section.

TO_Masters says:
::Tries to swerve around each of the shops:: Self: Talk about drive thru.

CEO_Adun says:
::Also passes by his EO, but is gone before he can say anything to her::

CO_Marek says:
::Tries desperately to control the car::  CSO: Sorry!

CEO_Adun says:
::Leans far to the right to try to make that side of the craft drag on the ground and thus turn around::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Each of the out of control cars crash through various displays, shops, zoo cages, and rides.

CSO_T`puchnamushi says:
::Sounds horn and yells:: Beeps..Beeps..Gets outs of the ways...Loooks outs there...Be mooving it you will, one ways or the others.

CO_Marek says:
::Tries to get rid of an Andorian chicken that got into the car cockpit::

TO_Masters says:
::Finds his face covered by a "Wonders of the Universe" T-shirt::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The TO's car crashes into a vendor's snack stand that serves hot dogs.  The TO's car emerges from the hot dog stand with hot dogs filling up his car.

TO_Masters says:
Self: What?  No mustard?  ::Grabs a dog and eats it.  Hopes his car runs into a soda stand and then a sundae stand::

CO_Marek says:
Self: From all the crazy things I did in my life...this certainly tops them all

CSO_T`puchnamushi says:
::Turns the wheel, trying to head out of the game section::

CEO_Adun says:
::Completely fails at steering his craft and decides to give up and just take a nap::

CO_Marek says:
Andorian Chicken:: Shoo! Shoo!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CSO's car crashes through several of the carnival type game booths.  Balloons, wooden rings, bottles and stuffed animals are now either inside his car or hanging on the outside of it as he speeds through.

TO_Masters says:
*All*: What will the admiral say if she sees all this damage?

CO_Marek says:
::Shouts:: Computer: Cut the bumper cars power supply!!!!!

CO_Marek says:
*TO*: Vulcan four letters words

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CEO's car crashes into the House of Horrors ride and heads into the dark tunnels.

TO_Masters says:
*CO*: I didn't know they swore.

CEO_Adun says:
Self: Oh no.... ::Cheesy/cheep mummies pop out at him:: Self: The horror!

CO_Marek says:
*TO*: You don't know much... ::Sounds really ironic::

CSO_T`puchnamushi says:
::Sees the stuffed animals and prizes:: All: I winnnss! Yays! ::Thoughtfully and matter-of-factly, but out loud: Nows if I knews what games I just played

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Pause Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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