Host Jim says:
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Host Jim says:
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Host Jim says:
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Host CO_tr`Keir says:
::sitting in center seat on the bridge::
FCO_tr`Keir says:
::Inside the shuttle, going through preflight checks::
AXO_Rodz says:
::On the TL on her way to the Bridge::
EO_Q`tor says:
::In main engineering doing systems diagnostics::
TO_Augustus says:
::leaves quarters for the bridge::
CEO_Varek says:
::on the bridge monitoring station::
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
FCO_O'Donnell: Full Stop.
AXO_Rodz says:
::enters bridge::
Host Jim says:
<FCO> CO: All Stop
TO_Augustus says:
::enters bridge and goes to TAC 1::
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
::turns to see Lt. Rodz::Hello Lieutenant....all set?
CSO_Akira says:
::standing on the shuttlebay upper gantry just stareing at the shuttle::
TO_Augustus says:
::enters security code and starts scanning the range::
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
TO: Is the Range clear?
TO_Augustus says:
CO: Sir, there is no other vessels on the range.
AXO_Rodz says:
CO: Just came in to pick up the crew, sir. ::smiles::
FCO_tr`Keir says:
::looks down at her padd, making adjusments on the navigation console::
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
AXO: Take whoever you need. Commander tr`Keir is already down in the Shuttle Bay.
EO_Q`tor says:
::makes minor adjustments to matter/anti-matter flow for better engine efficiency::
AXO_Rodz says:
CO: OK sir.
AXO_Rodz says:
CEO:You are with me Lt.
TO_Augustus says:
CO: Sir, all range stations are standing by to arm for targets.
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
AXO: We will be constantly monitoring you, so keep in constant contact.
CSO_Akira says:
::walks out to the corridor::
AXO_Rodz says:
CO: Aye, sir.
EO_Q`tor says:
::takes engineering status reports to CEO and hands them to him::
FCO_tr`Keir says:
::runs a hand along the console, reading the data noting a few deviations from spec, but within acceptable range::
CEO_Varek says:
AXO:  Aye sir.
AXO_Rodz says:
TO: You too, Ens.
CEO_Varek says:
::takes status reports from EO and looks over them::  EO:  Looks good.
TO_Augustus says:
AXO: Aye ma'am.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
<Computer> FCO:  Level two diagnostic complete.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
Computer:  Thank you.
EO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Thank you sir.
TO_Augustus says:
::makes adjustments so he can record the trials for later analysis:: *CPO_Jacin*:  To the bridge, for duty.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
::sits down and begins start-up procedures::
AXO_Rodz says:
::Looks at EO: EO:You are coming too.
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
::takes a deep breath, fiddling with the arm of the chair::
AXO_Rodz says:
CEO,EO,TO: OK gentlemen let's go.
TO_Augustus says:
::smiles at QTor, shakes his head::
EO_Q`tor says:
AXO: Aye sir.
TO_Augustus says:
::Follows the AXO:
CEO_Varek says:
::follows AXO::
AXO_Rodz says:
::Enters TL::
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
OPS: Keep a channel open to the shuttle after they are clear.
TO_Augustus says:
::Picks up PADD and tricorder from counter::
CSO_Akira says:
::walks to TL::
EO_Q`tor says:
::gives instructions to engineer and proceeds after the AXO::
CSO_Akira says:
Self: Wonder whos keeping the TL.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
Computer: Begin double recording of all systems.  Tie one into the bridge of the Qlb, command codes... ::gives the codes and continues preparations::
CSO_Akira says:
::waits::
CEO_Varek says:
::steps into TL::
CSO_Akira says:
::calls for TL, again::
AXO_Rodz says:
::swoosh::
EO_Q`tor says:
::steps into TL:: TL: Shuttle Bay.
Ops_Eldon says:
::on the bridge, manning Ops::
AXO_Rodz says:
::TL comes to a stop and everyone steps out::
TO_Augustus says:
::heads to the shuttle and TAC::
CSO_Akira says:
::TL finally arrives, steps in:: TL: Shuttle Bay.
TO_Augustus says:
::enters Challenger, sees the FCO:: FCO: Morning Ma'am.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
::cocks her head, listening to the engine and feeling the vibrations as the shuttle lightly hums.  Nodding in that all seems to be in order::
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
OPS: Slave Science to your console please.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
TO:  Good morning Ensign Augustus.
AXO_Rodz says:
::Looks at the Challenger and steps inside::
AXO_Rodz says:
FCO: Good morning Cmdr.
CEO_Varek says:
::steps into the Challenger behing the AXO::
CSO_Akira says:
::enters shuttle bay, sees AXO Rodz:  AXO: Ma'am.  Do you need a Science officer?
EO_Q`tor says:
::steps into Challenger after making exterior inspection::
TO_Augustus says:
::sits at TAC and starts running a check on shields and weapons and cloaking device::
FCO_tr`Keir says:
::Nods to the AXO:  AXO:  We are ready when you are sir.
CEO_Varek says:
::checks over the engines::
TO_Augustus says:
AXO: Ma'am everything seems to be operational, we have 2 magazines of micros on board for target practice.
AXO_Rodz says:
::Looks at CSO::CSO: Yes. I need you to test the sensors
CSO_Akira says:
::nods::
TO_Augustus says:
::notices that the transporters are on line as well::
FCO_tr`Keir says:
::with a sigh, makes an adjustment to her seat belt.::
AXO_Rodz says:
::Looks at everyone::
CEO_Varek says:
::satisfied with his visual inspection moves to console and run diagnostics::
EO_Q`tor says:
::runs diagnostics on impulse engine::
CSO_Akira says:
::takes a seat, buckles in::
TO_Augustus says:
::adjusts restraints for his seat and reports:: FCO: Ma'am everything is a go from TAC.
EO_Q`tor says:
::takes a seat and straps in remembering last shuttle flight I was on::
FCO_tr`Keir says:
::nods to TO, then turns to OPS awaiting orders::
AXO_Rodz says:
ALL: Everything ready?
CEO_Varek says:
::sits and strapps in::
TO_Augustus says:
AXO: TAC is ready.
CSO_Akira says:
AXO:  Sensors are online.  Ready.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
AXO:  Navigation and flight are set.
CEO_Varek says:
AXO:  Engines are ready.
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
::sits back::
AXO_Rodz says:
FCO: Take us out.
TO_Augustus says:
::makes sure that the TAC on the Q'lb is filming the run, via his PADD::
AXO_Rodz says:
::opens a COMM channel to the QIb::
FCO_tr`Keir says:
::turns back to her station with a nod.  Her hands glide along her console keying in comands, lifting the shuttle from the bay::
CSO_Akira says:
Self:  Wow...isolinear scanning.
AXO_Rodz says:
*CO*: We are getting ready to leave, sir.
Ops_Eldon says:
::receives Rodz's comm link, and acknowledges it::
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
*AXO*: You are clear to depart.
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
OPS_Eldon: Open the Shuttlebay doors.
EO_Q`tor says:
All: Once more unto the breach, dear friends.
Ops_Eldon says:
::hears the captain, and opens the shuttlebay doors::  CO:  Aye, sir, was just doing that...
CEO_Varek says:
::keeps an eye on his engines;:
TO_Augustus says:
::Makes some adjustments so as to read the SCI monitors on his screen as well::
AXO_Rodz says:
::Looks at the doors open::
FCO_tr`Keir says:
::With clearance and the doors open, the shuttle slides from its home out into space::
TO_Augustus says:
@::Starts the targeting scans::
Ops_Eldon says:
::keeps comm link open with shuttle, and monitors its progress::
AXO_Rodz says:
@ALL:We should test the engines first and then tactical.
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
FCO_O`Donnell: Stay at full stop...stand by to follow them when they begin the flight test portion.
FCO_ODonnell says:
CO: Aye, sir.
EO_Q`tor says:
@::looking over system readouts:: AXO: All systems are performing within specified parameters
Ops_Eldon says:
CO:  I presume you want the shuttle on viewscreen for this part of the test?
TO_Augustus says:
@AXO: Understood.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@::Heads the shuttle to the first co-ordinates::  AXO:  Speed?
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
OPS_Eldon: Yes please.
CSO_Akira says:
@::checks the sensor readings against the QIb::
Ops_Eldon says:
::activates the viewscreen, bringing the shuttle into view::
TO_Augustus says:
@AXO: I have coordinates for the Q'lb as reference.
AXO_Rodz says:
@FCO: Lets see how the impulse does first.
CEO_Varek says:
@::watches his pannel for any peaks or other strange readings::
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
::watches the shuttle on the viewscreen::
CSO_Akira says:
@FCO, AXO:  I am reading a .003 variance from the QIb sensor array.
AXO_Rodz says:
@::nods at TO::
FCO_tr`Keir says:
::nods inputting the setting::  AXO:  Impulse...
Ops_Eldon says:
::keeps monitoring status of shuttle::
CEO_Varek says:
@ACO:  Everything looks good here sir
CSO_Akira says:
@AXO:  I suggest that we do a parallax test to calibrate them.
AXO_Rodz says:
@CEO: Let me know how the engines do so we can proceed to warp.
EO_Q`tor says:
@AXO: Hull integrity at 100%.
TO_Augustus says:
@::just watches the TAC display as somethings are coming up automaticly on his screen::
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@AXO:  We are at impulse.  Everything checks out.
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
FCO_O`Donnell: Follow them....stay about 10,000 km away from them.
FCO_ODonnell says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::follows the shuttle::
CEO_Varek says:
@AXO:  Engines are working properly sir everything should work fine.
TO_Augustus says:
@AXO: Ma'am the Q'lb is following 10,000 km.
Ops_Eldon says:
::makes a few tweaks to her console, keeping the Challenger comm link open::
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
::has a mischievious thought, but doesn't do anything::
AXO_Rodz says:
@::Nods at everyone::
TO_Augustus says:
@FCO: Ma'am your opinion on how she handles?
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@TO:  At this point, she is handling fine.
TO_Augustus says:
@::makes note in his PADD::
TO_Augustus says:
@FCO: Thank you.
AXO_Rodz says:
@FCO: Cmdr lets go to warp 2.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@AXO:  Shall we increase to warp one?
CSO_Akira says:
@AXO:  I suggest against Warp until the sensors have been calibrated, ma'am.
TO_Augustus says:
@::scans range for any debris in their path::
CEO_Varek says:
@::hears the command to go to warp and tenses, wondering how his engines will do::
AXO_Rodz says:
@::Looks at CSO:: CSO: Let me know when that is ready.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@AXO:  I would suggest warp one as the next increment as well as concuring with Lt Akira.
TO_Augustus says:
@AXO: Ma'am nothing in our way on this current flight path.
AXO_Rodz says:
@FCO:Very well, Cmdr.
CSO_Akira says:
@AXO:  I need our illustrious FCO to move 10km to starboard.
AXO_Rodz says:
@::looks at the CSO then the FCO:: FCO: 10km to starboard ::smiles::
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@::raises eyebrow at the CSO and adjusts her course heading::
TO_Augustus says:
@::follows what the CSO is doing on his Station as well::
CSO_Akira says:
@::retakes reading and makes adjustments to sensors::
AXO_Rodz says:
@::looks over to the CSO::
CSO_Akira says:
@AXO: Sensors are ready.
EO_Q`tor says:
@AXO: Warp engines are online, we can have warp speed at your command.
AXO_Rodz says:
@::nods at CSO:: FCO: Warp one, ma'am.
AXO_Rodz says:
@::nods at EO::
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@AXO:  Acknowledged.  Going to warp one... now.
Host Jim says:
THE SHUTTLE INCREASES SPEED TO WARP 1.25
Ops_Eldon says:
::keeps an eye on QIb systems, and her scans of the Challenger::
CSO_Akira says:
@CEO, FCO: Speed shows to be warp 1.25.  How do you read.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@::blinks as the speed exceeds what she inputted and tries to make adjustment::
TO_Augustus says:
@::notices increase in speed beyond the request::
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
FCO_O`Donnell: Increase speed to follow.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@CSO:  Concur.
FCO_ODonnell says:
CO: Yes, Sir. ::Matches Speed::
TO_Augustus says:
@AXO: Ma'am the Q'lb is following.
EO_Q`tor says:
@::makes adjustments to anti-matter flow to bring speed to warp 1::
AXO_Rodz says:
@FCO: Report.
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
::doesn't see them::OPS_Eldon: Do you have them on sensors??
CSO_Akira says:
@TO: looks like we have a hotrod.
Ops_Eldon says:
CO:  Captain, I do, sir....
CSO_Akira says:
@::smiles::
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@AXO:  We are at warp 1.25, adjusting to warp one.
TO_Augustus says:
@CSO: That was part of the goal remember.
Ops_Eldon says:
::maintains her sensor scans, still monitoring::  CO:  I still have the comm channel open, sir.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@::looks over at Q'tor for confirment::
AXO_Rodz says:
@CEO:What happened? Why the increase on the speed?
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
::raises eyebrow::COM: AXO: Lieutenant everything ok over there?
CEO_Varek says:
@::checks his panel to see what is amiss::
EO_Q`tor says:
@::fine tunes matter/anti-matter flow:: AXO: Just needs minor adjustments in the flow rate.
AXO_Rodz says:
@COM:CO: A slight increase on the warp, sir.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@::frowns as the shuttle begins to have minor vibrations, more felt then seen::
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
COM: AXO: Understood.
AXO_Rodz says:
@::nods at EO::
TO_Augustus says:
@::keeps the sensors on the Q'lb, and starts to triangulate their location as backup::
CEO_Varek says:
@::helps the EO tune the matter/antimatter flow::
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
::starts humming to himself, opera he was listening to earlier stuck in his head::
EO_Q`tor says:
@FCO: Are we at warp 1 yet?
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@EO:  We are just at warp 1.05
Ops_Eldon says:
::grimaces a little, at the captain's humming::
Ops_Eldon says:
::keeps her face turned to her console, so he doesn't notice::
EO_Q`tor says:
@::more minor fine tuning::FCO: Please let me know when we are at warp 1.
AXO_Rodz says:
@::Looks at the CEO and EO::
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@::adjusts her console readings to the ships, recalibrating::  EO:  We are there, but ::tilts her head::  The drive seems to be at a higher frequency.
CEO_Varek says:
@::continies to work on the matter/anti-matter flow::
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
FCO_O`Donnell: Increase speed as needed to stay with them.
TO_Augustus says:
@AXO: Ma'am the Q'lb is increasing speed to catch up with us
FCO_ODonnell says:
CO:Yes, sir. ::increases speed by 0.05 warp::
AXO_Rodz says:
@TO: Undertood.
CSO_Akira says:
@FCO, CEO, EO: Why not try adjusting the monitoring system and the sensitivity of the throttle?
TO_Augustus says:
@AXO: Ma'am we are closing in on the port boundary of the test range, 2.5 million km.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@CSO: Adjustment complete at this end.  ::looks over at the engineers::
EO_Q`tor says:
@CSO: I'm on it.
AXO_Rodz says:
@CSO:How are the sensors doing, Lt.
Ops_Eldon says:
::tweaks her sensors, keeping tabs on the shuttlecraft::
Host Jim says:
THE SHUTTLE SLOWS TO WARP ONE
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
::stops humming...getting hungry::
CSO_Akira says:
@AXO:  Resolution is up over the QIb baseline.
FCO_ODonnell says:
::slows to warp 1::
CEO_Varek says:
@::works on adjusting the monitoring system::
EO_Q`tor says:
@::completes monitoring system adjustments:: FCO: How is that?
AXO_Rodz says:
@CEO:Are you ready for warp 2, Lt?
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@::nods::  EO:  Good.  We are ready to proceed to warp two. ::looks over at the AXO::
CEO_Varek says:
@AXO:  Yes we're ready.
AXO_Rodz says:
@FCO: Warp 2, Cmdr.
Host Jim says:
THE SHUTTLE GOES TO A MUCH HIGHER WARP THAN EXPECTED AND QUICKLY LOOSES CONTACT WITH KNOWN SPACE
TO_Augustus says:
@AXO: Ma'am I suggest we head on a 180 course the way we came.
Ops_Eldon says:
::sees the shuttle disappear off her sensors::  Captain:  They're gone!
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@::quickly tries to make adjustment, looping back to original co-ordinates::
EO_Q`tor says:
@Self: (some arbitrary Klingon cuss words)
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
::eyes widen::What?!?
Ops_Eldon says:
::madly tweaks her consoles, trying to find where they went::
AXO_Rodz says:
@FCO: Report.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@CEO: We appear to be going faster then requested....
TO_Augustus says:
@::starts running his sensors scans, and works on getting his weapons on stand by::
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
FCO_O`Donnell: Full stop!!
CEO_Varek says:
@FCO: I am looking into it.
TO_Augustus says:
@AXO: Ma'am I recommend Red Alert.
CEO_Varek says:
::checks panel::
FCO_ODonnell says:
CO: Full stop, sir ::stops the Qlb::
AXO_Rodz says:
@TO: How are our shields?
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
COM: Shuttle: Challenger respond.
Host Jim says:
THE SHUTTLE ENGINE SPUTTERS AND QUITS DRTOPPING THEM OUT OF WARP ....BEFORE THEM ARE 4 BORG CUBES
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@AXO:  We have... ::looks down at her console::  Unknown lt.  We are not in known space at the moment.
EO_Q`tor says:
@CEO: With all due respect sir, you have a knack for understating the obvious.
Host Jim  (We_are_borg.wav)
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@::looks at the screen, eyes widening;:
CSO_Akira says:
@AXO: 4 Borg cubes directly ahead!!!!!
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
OPS: Try to track where they went!
TO_Augustus says:
@AXO: Ma'am 4 cubes directly ahead of us mark .90 
AXO_Rodz says:
@TO: Red alert.
Ops_Eldon says:
::shakes head in frustration::  CO:  Comm channels open, no response.... I can't locate them; I have their last known position, and then no trace....
TO_Augustus says:
@AXO: Shields are at full weapons on line and targeting first cube
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@::begins start up proceedures::
AXO_Rodz says:
@FCO: Can you turn us around?
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
::stands::Oh no....
CEO_Varek says:
@::looks out the viewscreen::
EO_Q`tor says:
@AXO: I think now would be a good time to start testing the weapons
FCO_ODonnell says:
::stares at viewscreen::
Ops_Eldon says:
::keeps looking for a trace, fingers flying over her console::
Host Jim says:
THE WARP ENGINES RESET THEMSELVES AND COME BACK TO LIFE AT IDLE
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@AXO: Working on it.
TO_Augustus says:
@::Red alert:: ALL: Red alert all hands battle stations.  EO: We need the torpedoes loaded.
AXO_Rodz says:
@CSO: Have they detected us?
AXO_Rodz says:
@FCO: As soon as you can get us out of here ,Cmdr.
Ops_Eldon says:
CO:  From the heading they were on when they disappeared, and their last known location, I can make a fair estimation of the direction they went...
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@AXO:  We are back online... suggest we turn around...
CSO_Akira says:
@AXO:  They are headed this way. Ma'am.
CEO_Varek says:
@AXO:  Engines are back online.
EO_Q`tor says:
@::opens up floor panel to manually load torpedoes::
TO_Augustus says:
@AXO:  Engaging cloaking device and armor.
AXO_Rodz says:
@FCO: Full speed.
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
OPS_Eldon: Where?
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@::nods and heads back in the direction they came from, going same proceedure that got them here::
Host Jim says:
THE SHUTTLE RE_ENTERS THE TUNNEL AND DISAPPEARS FROM THE AREA LEAVING THE BORG FAR BEHIND
Ops_Eldon says:
::feeds the projected coordinates of the shuttle's probable course to the captain and FCO's console::  Sir:  But at the rate of speed they were travelling, exactly where they are along this projected path is still an unknown.  I can't pick them up on sensors ...
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@::counting off in her head, slows the shuttle::
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
::look at his console::We have no idea where they are....
FCO_ODonnell says:
::Studies console::
AXO_Rodz says:
@FCO:What is our position?
TO_Augustus says:
@::tries to triangulate position to assist the FCO::
AXO_Rodz says:
@CSO: Keep and eye on those cubes.
FCO_tr`Keir says:
@AXO:  Unknown at this time.
CSO_Akira says:
@AXO:  Aye.
Host CO_tr`Keir says:
::feels totally helpless::
AXO_Rodz says:
@TO: Keep weapons online.
Ops_Eldon says:
::nods at the captain::  CO:  We don't.  They could be anywhere along this path, or diverted from it...
TO_Augustus says:
@AXO: Aye, do you want me to engage the cloaking device?
Host Jim says:
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