April 7, 1999 – Kootenai Station

Kris:
It's another normal day on Kootenai Station and the Alpha shift is beginning their duty round.

Kris:
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CTO_Alex:
::in OPS about to hand over to Alpha shift::

CSECHicks:
::Sits in his office going over internal scans and monitoring Sec comm traffic::

EO_Witz:
::Enters turbolift:: Engineering.

FCOTimp:
::sitting at her post in the shuttlebay going over the flight logs form the past week::

CO_Louis:
:: In office reviewing orders and wondering what SF officer has lost their mind this time ::

TacBryant:
::just finishing her rounds, enters OPS::CTO: Ens. Bryant reporting for duty.

CSECHicks:
::Leaves office and heads for OPS::

AdmHazbin:
@COM *Kootenai Station*  U.S.S. Cutlass requesting docking clearance.

CTO_Alex:
Bryant: Very good. Nothing new to report. You should conduct the usual scans and diagnostic

CSECHicks:
Computer:  OPS.

CO_Louis:
:: Rubbing forehead with fingers trying to understand the request ::

TacBryant:
::takes her station::CTO:  Aye, sir

FCOTimp:
::notices the Ferengi freighter "Latinum pit" nearly took out a runabout due to pilot error::

EO_Witz:
::Steps out in Engineering, checks log of previous shift.::

CSECHicks:
::Enters OPS and takes TAC Station 2::

CSECHicks:
CTO:  Hello Alex.

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: Hi, I was just about to get something to eat. Can you join me?

CSECHicks:
CTO:  Sure, let's be off.

CTO_Alex:
Hick: Great

CTO_Alex:
::enters TL::

EO_Witz:
::Sees repair order from OPS::

AdmHazbin:
@::wondering if everyone is on vacation on the Station::

TacBryant:
::begins routine diagnostics & scans::

FCOTimp:
::makes a note in her log to force the night shift to auto pilot the ships away from the station::

CSECHicks:
::Follows Alex::

AdmHazbin:
@  ::clearing throat::   Ahem.  COM *Kootenai Station*  Anyone there still work for a living?

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: Anything new from your side of the station ::smiles::

TacBryant:
::notices incoming hail::Com*USS Cutlass* please restate your request

CSECHicks:
Valrek:  Nothing out of the ordinary ::smiles back::

CTO_Alex:
Hicks:Sounds like an average day for us then.

CO_Louis:
:: Taps the board to see when the Cutlass is scheduled to arrive and notices it is here ::

AdmHazbin:
@COM *Kootenai Station*  Requesting docking clearance, and a nice room with a warm bath.  I've got 7 crew that need shoreleave for two weeks as well. 

CTO_Alex:
::exits the TL as it stops::

CSECHicks:
Valrek:  Yeah, but it has just begun.  Much can still happen.

CO_Louis:
:: Stands and exits the office, then steps over to the OPS console ::

EO_Witz:
*CTO* I show a repair order ,what is the problem?

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: My shift just ended, but you know me....always on call

CTO_Alex:
*EO* :What was the order for?

CO_Louis:
COM: *Cutlass* Admiral, this is Captain Louis. Good to hear from you, we have been expecting you. I will have quarters prepared for your crew.

TacBryant:
COM *USS Cutlass* Acknowledged, I'll find out what docking bay is available

CSECHicks:
Valrek:  Tac/Sec personnel are always on call. ::Smiles::

EO_Witz:
*CTO* That’s the problem, it doesn't say.

FCOTimp:
::notices a federation cruiser outside and clears the civilian traffic::

AdmHazbin:
@::smiling::  Ahhh, Captain Louis.  It's a pleasure.  I look forward to meeting with you if you're free in about five minutes?  ::unusually cheerful::

CTO_Alex:
*EO* :Report to OPS and someone there should be able to direct you.

TacBryant:
*FCO* The USS Cutlass is requesting docking clearance, where do you want them?

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: See what you mean ::smiles::

EO_Witz:
*CTO* I'll run a level 3 and see what I can find.

CO_Louis:
:: Shows some confusion on his face, not like normal. :: *Admiral* I will meet you at the docking bay.

CTO_Alex:
::walks into the restaurant::

AdmHazbin:
@*Louis*  Very well.  Hazbin out.

CTO_Alex:
*EO* Very well. Report what you find to me

CSECHicks:
::Enters the restaurant with Alex::

EO_Witz:
*CTO* Understood.

AdmHazbin:
@::gesturing for his crew to dock as soon as soon as they receive clearance::

CO_Louis:
Bryant: Put the Cutlass on bay 4 and prepare 7 quarters for visiting crew. I will be at docking the docking bay to meet the Admiral.

AdmHazbin:
@::pulling something small and metallic from his waistband and clicking it in his hand::

TacBryant:
COM *USS Cutlass* You're clear to dock on bay 4

EO_Witz:
::Heads for OPS::

CSECHicks:
Valrek: So, what are you having?

CTO_Alex:
::takes a seat:: Hicks: Is it breakfast for you? Or dinner?

TacBryant:
CO:  Aye sir, I'll arrange for their quarters.

CO_Louis:
:: Walks across OPS and enters the TL :: Deck 15.

AdmHazbin:
ACTION: THE U.S.S. CUTLASS ACKNOWLEDGES DOCKING CLEARANCE AND DOCKS ON BAY 4.

CSECHicks:
Valrek:  I'm not decided.

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: I think I will have a large salad. I'm not in the mood for meat today.

TacBryant:
::makes arrangements for the crews quarters, then forwards that information to the USS Cutlass::

FCOTimp:
::clears dockingbay Four of all but mandatory Starfleet officers::

CTO_Alex:
::waiter comes to take their orders::

CO_Louis:
:: Exits TL and heads down corridor to Bay 4 and awaits the Admiral's arrival ::

CSECHicks:
Valrek:  I feel like having a pasta dish, Maybe lasagna.

AdmHazbin:
::stepping through the airlock and waving his crew on ahead::

CTO_Alex:
::waiter takes their orders and runs off::

AdmHazbin:
::smiling as he approaches Louis::

CO_Louis:
:: Puts out hand to welcome the Admiral ::

AdmHazbin:
CO:  I've a gift for you, Captain.  ::extending his hand with two small metallic objects dangling from a ring::

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: I was wondering what you had planned for after your shift

AdmHazbin:
CO:  These are the keys.

EO_Witz:
::Steps off lift and looks around OPS::

CO_Louis:
:: Surprised, takes the items. :: Admiral: Keys? Sir?... What are these supposed to do?

CSECHicks:
Valrek:  Maybe some racquetball, you?

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: I have this holodeck program that is out of this world and am looking for someone to join me

FCOTimp:
::steals a few glances at the sensor feeds on the Saber class vessel in DB4::

TacBryant:
::continues with the scans.. looks up at the sound of the lift doors::EO:  Good morning.

CSECHicks:
Valrek:  Is it action packed?

AdmHazbin:
CO: Well, actually nothing.  But they make a nice sound when they rattle.  I often wonder what driving a car on old Earth was like.  A bit slower than the your new transportation.

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: You better believe it.......Have you heard of automobile racing?

EO_Witz:
TAC: Good morning,any idea who sent this repair order?

AdmHazbin:
CO:  ::gesturing back down the airlock corridor::  She's small, fast and armed to the teeth.  Fresh out of the shipyard and in need of a shakedown cruise.  I gather you've seen your new orders?

CSECHicks:
Valrek:  Of course.  I'm a fan of old earth sports.

EO_Witz:
TAC: I can run a diagnostic if you like.

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: Well, this one is of the old off road rally sports

TacBryant:
::glances over the repair order:: EO:  It must have been one of the officers on the previous shift.  Probably Kendra, she never remembers to sign orders.

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: Its very exciting

CO_Louis:
Admiral: Eh... Yes I have seen the orders. I'm still surprised. I was not aware that a starship was being stationed here. Are we to prepare to depart immediately?

CSECHicks:
Valrek:  You Valrek:  Sounds interesting.  I'm in.

TacBryant:
EO:  Thank you, I would appreciate the help.  ::smiles::

AdmHazbin:
CO:  The crew I came with are temporary and will be assigned to permanent duty following shore leave here.  She's all yours.  For a few weeks, anyway.  I'll see if I can swing a more temporary assignment for the ship to be retained here.  We'll see. 

EO_Witz:
TAC: Well I better see what I can find.

AdmHazbin:
CO:  ::wink::  

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: Great!! We'll have a blast

FCOTimp:
::calls up the deck plans on a Saber class and studies them::

CSECHicks:
Valrek: I don't doubt it.

CO_Louis:
:: Smiles:: Admiral: Understood sir. I'll gather my crew.

CTO_Alex:
::waiter brings the food to the table::

AdmHazbin:
CO:  Depart as soon as you can, yes.  The mines are already loaded.  She's fully stocked for short-range missions.  Be careful out there.  I'll stay here and mind the store.

EO_Witz (Sound - Console.wav):
::Taps console to start diagnostic::

CTO_Alex:
Waiter: I was the one with the salad

CSECHicks:
::Lays napkin in his lap and prepares to dig in::

CTO_Alex:
::switches plates::

TacBryant:
EO:  Ok, thank you.  :: resumes scans...::

CO_Louis:
Admiral: Aye sir... you'll find the keys in my desk drawer, should you need them. :: Mischievous grin ::

EO_Witz:
TAC: Your welcome Lt. isn't it?

CTO_Alex:
::takes a drink and starts eating::

CSECHicks:
Waiter:  Thank you, sir.  And may I trouble you for an iced tea.  Earl Grey?

AdmHazbin:
CO:  Ah.  I'm off then for that warm bath.  Stay safe.  ::Departing down he corridor::

TacBryant:
::tries to suppress a giggle:: EO: I'm still an Ens.

CO_Louis:
:: Turns and enters the bay, then slowly enters the deck of the Cutlass::

EO_Witz:
TAC: Sorry.

TacBryant:
::smiles::EO:  Don't worry about it.

CO_Louis:
*Kootenai* All OPS officers are to report to duty on the bridge of the Cutlass immediately.

CSECHicks:
Valrek:  I never told you, but I'm sorry about your mother.

EO_Witz:
TAC: This shouldn't take long.

CO_Louis:
:: Enters the bridge and looks around at a vibrant, living machine ::

CSECHicks:
Valrek:  It begins.

FCOTimp:
::hears the order and rushes to DB4::

CTO_Alex:
::looks up hesitantly:: Hicks: It was bound to happen

TacBryant:
EO:  True, the scans are almost finished as well.

CSECHicks:
::Leaves table and heads for OPS::

EO_Witz:
TAC: Where is the Cutlass docked?

TacBryant:
EO:  Docking bay 4

CTO_Alex:
::gets up and follows Hicks::

CO_Louis:
:: Looks to his right and sees the dedication plaque... "Hitch your wagon to a star". I remember my father telling me that before I joined SF. Very eerie. ::

FCOTimp:
::arrives on the cutlass and breaths in the fumes form the microsealants and exhales slowly::

EO_Witz:
::Finishes scan:: TAC: We better head that way.

TacBryant:
::watches as the scan completes and saves the data, then heads for Docking bay 4::EO:  I wonder what this is all about?

CTO_Alex:
::enters Docking Bay 4::

CO_Louis:
:: Takes the keys that the Admiral gave him and hooks them over the corner of the plaque, leaving them there for display ::

CSECHicks:
::Enters the docking bay with Valrek::

EO_Witz:
TAC: We shall soon see

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: So we finally get to test drive a ship

TacBryant:
::enters TL and waits for Witz::TL: Docking bay

CSECHicks:
Valrek:  I'm game.  I just want something to do and not be a passenger.

FCOTimp:
::walks up to the bridge and takes her place at the helm in front of the captains chair::

TacBryant:
EO:  I guess so.  At least it's a change from this room.

CTO_Alex:
::enters the ship and makes his way to the bridge::

EO_Witz:
::Steps in behind Ens. Bryant::

EO_Witz:
TAC: Could be exciting.

TacBryant:
::exits lift and walks toward docking bay 4::EO: Definitely.

CTO_Alex:
::takes the tactical station on the bridge::

CTO_Alex:
::checks everything out and all systems seem to be ready to go::

CO_Louis:
To all: Welcome aboard, Please take your stations and prepare for departure.

TacBryant:
::enters DB4 and sees the USS Cutlass::EO: Yes, I would say exciting is a good word for it.

FCOTimp:
::runs the preflight checklist::

EO_Witz:
TAC: Nice looking Bird.

TacBryant:
::enters the Cutlass and starts for the bridge::EO:  Yes, very sharp.

EO_Witz:
TAC: Lets see where they want us.

CO_Louis:
:: Steps to the Bridge situation table and notices a new feature... integrated holographic stellar cartography terminal. ::

TacBryant:
EO: Good idea, I'm sure most are on the bridge already.

CSECHicks:
::Enters the bridge and stands near CTO, awaiting instructions::

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: Lets see what is in store for us.....the CO should let us know soon.

CO_Louis:
Hicks: Take Tac.

CTO_Alex:
::looks over to the CO::

CTO_Alex:
::hands his station to Hicks::

TacBryant:
::enters the bridge and looks around::

CSECHicks:
CO: Aye sir.

CSECHicks:
::Looks confused::

FCOTimp:
::begins to feel confined by the horseshoe configuration of the helm but quickly gets used to it when she finds the seat adjuster::

EO_Witz:
CO: Reporting as ordered Sir.

CO_Louis:
Alex: I'm sorry, you take Tactical, Hicks you take OPS.

CSECHicks:
CO:  Aye, sir.  Valrek:  Here you go.

CTO_Alex:
::smiles:: CO:Aye sir

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: Its been a long night

CO_Louis:
Witz: Take Sci and Engineering.

CO_Louis:
Timp: Take us out when you are ready.

EO_Witz:
CO: Yes sir.

AdmHazbin:
@::in his quarters on the Station and glancing around the room::  Hmmm.

TacBryant:
CO: Reporting as ordered, sir.

CSECHicks:
Valrek:  I know what you mean. ::Walks to OPS station::

CO_Louis:
Bryant: Help with Engineering.

EO_Witz:
::Turn to Science station ,checks layout::

AdmHazbin:
@::cracking knuckles and frowning when the fingers bend backwards at unnatural angles::

FCOTimp:
::taps the control panel::CO:Aye Sir

TacBryant:
CO: Aye, sir.

EO_Witz:
TAC: Looks familiar.

CO_Louis:
Timp: Make way to these coordinates. :: Steps up and taps the board to enter destination ::

AdmHazbin:
@  ::muttering::  I've got to remember not to do that.

CSECHicks:
::Taps the ops panel and checks all resources ::

CTO_Alex:
::runs internal sensor sweeps.....everything shows as normal::

CO_Louis:
All: We have been given orders to take this vessel on a shake down run. Unfortunately, this run will take us to the Romulan/NZ border to plant mines. This is a very dangerous mission. Stay on your toes.

FCOTimp:
::a look of concern appears on her face when she notices the coordinates are near the neutral zone::CO:um yes Sir

EO_Witz:
::Checks status of scanners::Tac : Check warp engine status.

OPS_Hicks:
::Looks over to Valrek and nods::

CTO_Alex:
::checks to see that the mines onboard are configured correctly::

CO_Louis:
:: Moves to the Captain's chair and stares at it intensely before slowly sitting down. It's been at least 15 years since his last starship command ::

TacBryant:
EO:  That should help ::sits at the engineering console, and begins checking engine status::EO: I'll get right on it ::smiles::

CO_Louis:
Timp: Engage at Warp 5, on your mark.

EO_Witz:
TAC:Just a habit from being in Engineering too long.

FCOTimp:
::taps the panel::CO:course laid in , engaging the warp drive now

TacBryant:
::looks at results::EO: It's a good habit to have... warp engines show to be operating at 99%

CO_Louis (Sound - Warp.wav):

CTO_Alex:
::looks over his console and sees that it isn't too much different from what he had on the Hayden::

CO_Louis (Sound - Alert.wav):
All: Ok folks... lets put it a little here.... Red Alert, shields up!

AdmHazbin:
ACTION: THE SMALL SHIP UNEXPECTEDLY DROPS OUT OF WARP.

CTO_Alex:
::Checks sensors::

CO_Louis:
:: Wonders... now what::

CTO_Alex:
::Raises shields::

FCOTimp:
::checks the helm::

CO_Louis:
Witz: Status?

EO_Witz:
Tac: Did we just drop

CTO_Alex:
CO: Shields are up and we are at Red Alert::

CO_Louis:
All:... and at dead stop.

EO_Witz:
CO:We just dropped out of warp sir

TacBryant:
::checks status of warp engines::EO: Yes, warp engines are offline

CO_Louis:
Witz: Thank you, tell me something I don't know.

EO_Witz:
CO: Checking cause now.

CO_Louis:
Timp: Full impulse, engage.

OPS_Hicks:
::Scans ship internally, checks power and life support::

EO_Witz:
TAC: See what you can do with warp engines.

FCOTimp:
CO:Yes Sir ::taps the panel for full impulse and hits the big red engage button::

CTO_Alex:
::glances between his display and the view screen::

CO_Louis:
Witz: Where do you stand with Warp field integrity?

TacBryant:
::continues working with the controls::EO: I'm doing everything I know to do.

FCOTimp:
CO:Sir helm answering full impulse

EO_Witz:
CO: some kind of dampening field just shut down our warp field.

CO_Louis:
Timp: Very well. Stay the course.

CO_Louis:
Witz: And what was the cause?

FCOTimp:
CO:Aye sir ::engages the cruise control and sits back::

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: How’s things look over there?

EO_Witz:
CO: Automatic scram shut down warp decouplers sir

CO_Louis:
:: It's only been a few months since leaving Utopia, but I have already forgotten how frustrating a shakedown can be. ::

OPS_Hicks:
Valrek:  Power and life support are at normal.

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: Good to know ::smiles::

EO_Witz:
CO: Safe guards are a little new to me sir

CO_Louis:
Witz: How long to correct the couplers?

EO_Witz:
CO: Unknow sir, shouldn’t take long if we didn't damage anything.

CO_Louis:
Alex: Do our sensors show anything?

CTO_Alex:
CO: All sensor readings are clear

EO_Witz:
CO: Permission to go to Engineering and expedite repairs sir.

TacBryant:
::leaves the bridge and heads to engineering::

CO_Louis:
Witz: Very well, proceed.

EO_Witz:
CO:Aye.

TacBryant:
::enters T/L::TL: engineering

EO_Witz:
::Make a mad dash to engineering::

CO_Louis:
Alex: Since we are moving so slowly, lets run some weaponry tests... what do you think?

EO_Witz:
::Grabs sonic decoupler and opens panel::

CTO_Alex:
CO: I could fire the phasers if you like, Sir, but I would like to keep our torpedoes for other targets

EO_Witz:
TAC: Try to reestablish warp start now.

CO_Louis:
Alex: Setup the computer to launch targeting practice probes and start your tests.

CTO_Alex:
CO: Aye sir

TacBryant:
EO:  Yes, sir  ::goes to the engineering console and tries to reestablish warp::

CTO_Alex:
::configures target probes and launches them::

CTO_Alex:
::taps his console and fires on the targets::

EO_Witz:
::Taps padd and takes reading of warp dampener::

CTO_Alex:
::targets vaporize::

TacBryant:
EO: Warp engines are coming back online::

CO_Louis:
:: Hears warp coils come online ::

CTO_Alex:
CO: All phaser banks are functioning properly

AdmHazbin:
ACTION: THE TARGETING COMPUTER IS OFF BY HALF A METER, AND THE PROBES ARE BARELY HIT.

CO_Louis:
Alex: How well did the computer do?

EO_Witz:
CO: Warp engines online.

CTO_Alex:
::recalibrates the targeting computer::

CTO_Alex:
CO: Not as well....working on it as we speak

EO_Witz:
CO: Recommend a slow startup to max warp.

FCOTimp:
::finds the warp options flash back up on her panel::

CO_Louis:
*Witz* Understood.

CTO_Alex:
::brings targeting computer back online after recalibrating it::

CO_Louis:
Timp: Warp one, then slowly work you way to Warp 3.

TacBryant:
EO:  I'm impressed, you certainly made that look easy

CO_Louis:
Timp: Engage.

AdmHazbin:
ACTION: THE SHIP ACHIEVES WARP ONE WITHOUT INCIDENT.

EO_Witz:
TAC: Then why am I sweating bullets

AdmHazbin:
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