USS Sharikahr Mission Transcript – 10301.09

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Chapter I 

Host Frank_SM says:
The USS Sharikahr is at McKinley Station Earth.  She has just undergone refit and resupply and is preparing to embark on her new mission.
Host Frank_SM says:
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XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::sits in the briefing room, waiting for everyone to arrive::
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::In her quarters sending her final report to the Academy.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::in his readyroom, finishing up a conference with Admiral Shadow::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::sits in the briefing room waiting for the meeting to begin::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
XO: Sir?  Can I ask you a question?
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Once confirming the message was sent and received the Cadet straightens her uniform and heads to the bridge to resume the Pilot's station.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CNS: Of course.
CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::rushes into the briefing room looking disheveled:: Aloud: Damn! My pips....::oblivious, finally notices the others:: CNS: Keely. ::nods::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
XO:  How did you know that you wanted to command?
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Arrives at the bridge and sits at the FCO console, setting the course and awaiting the go ahead to release docking clamps.::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::nods and wishes Woody hadn't just showed up::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::signs off the comm and frowns slightly at the blank screen, wondering why it's so hard to find out what the heck his ship is being sent into a minefield for:: Self: Typical, I suppose. ::gets up and heads for the door of his office::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Making sure everything was fine, leaves her quarters and heads for the briefing room.::
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Obtains a status report from the work crew while running the routine preflight diagnostic.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::grins as he thinks about the question:: CNS: Wow, that's certainly a question.  I suppose... I didn't really know until I had to actually do it.  I was content with my own department for a time, but I couldn't go back to that now, I don't think.
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::nods deep in thought::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CNS: I don't want to say I was thrust into the position unwillingly.  I just did what I thought was the best for the ship, and it turns out it was the best for me as well.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::exits the readyroom and starts down the bridge toward the briefing room doors:: CIV: Cadet? What're you doing there?
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Captain, I'm doing a preflight diagnostic sir.  ::Looks confused.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::gestures:: CIV: Crewman Whitehorse can handle that. Report to the briefing room.
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::wants to ask him more questions but not with Woody right there:: Self: ::Thinks to herself:: No not until I know for sure.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Stepping from the turbo lift onto the bridge, she smiles at a few crewman.::
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Uh, yes sir.  ::Gives up the station to the crewman, wondering why in the world she is expected to go to the briefing, after all she's not an officer.::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::turns and smiles at Woody::  CSO: How are things going in the science department?
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Follows the Captain.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::taps his foot a little impatiently, wondering why the meeting has started:: CNS/CSO: So, are you two ready for deep space assignment?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::lets Haynes go ahead and waits until his wife catches up with him:: CMO: Doctor. ::smiles at her and walks with her into the briefing room::
CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::brushes a stay breadcrumb from his uniform:: CNS: Just fine, and how are you? ::absently fiddles with his collar, missing the pips::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  Captain...  ::Smiles and takes her seat, nodding to those around the room.::
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Nods as the Captain ushers her past into the BR, and takes a seat at the far end of the table.::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::she turned to the XO and her face whitens in surprise::  XO: Ready sir?  Um why wouldn't I be ready?
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::hopes he does not suspect her thoughts::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::walks around the table but doesn't take a seat right away:: All: All right, settle down please.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::looks confused then gives her a look that says "We'll talk about it later."::
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Holds her hands in her lap and looks at the Captain.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::as he walks past, he taps a button on the main display and brings up a map of their projected route and the area of space in their destination:: All: As you all know by now, Command has sought fit to give us a new assignment. We've played fireman and ferry long enough now, and it's time to get this girl back to her calling.
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::folds her hands in her lap and stares down after the XO's look::
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Intently paying attention to what the Captain is saying, trying to figure out how it pertains to her.::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Catching the odd interaction between Keely and the XO, wonders what she missed.::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::draws a deep breath to compose herself before forcing her eyes up to follow the CO::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: With the ordeals we've had lately, it's hardly surprising that the Sharikahr has undergone a lot of changes. And I have no doubt that we have more to come. Returning this ship to it's primary role is such a change. It doesn't mean we change the level of professionalism aboard the Sharikahr, we just change the way in which we approach problems.
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Wonders what he means by changing the method.::
CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::wonders what part of his it's-broken-I'll-fix-it or his scientific method he'll have to change now::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::walks back over to the display and zooms in on their destination, bringing up a star map:: This area of space is some of the most hostile in the Alpha Quadrant. Had I any doubt that this ship, or this crew, couldn't handle this assignment, I'd pull the plug on the warp drive myself. But I don't have that doubt... any doubts that we're ready.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::moves over to stand beside his chair and glances at Ike before fixing his eyes on Cephas:: CNS: Counselor, where do we stand with our crew. The... experienced, and the new arrivals?
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Knows that this is going to be a very difficult navigation scenario.::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::notes the CO's confidence and wonders if it is now the real thing or just a front::  CO: Captain, I believe the crew to be mentally fit and ready for this deep space assignment. ::wonders if she is including herself in that statement::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: CNS: Very good. CMO: Doctor? Do you concur?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  We have a lot of new people.  Sickbay alone has had almost a whole new revamp.  What I have seen so far, is that we have gotten a good group.
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Takes a deep breath knowing that the mental fitness and physical fitness of a crew is crucial to a ships mission success.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CMO: Thank you, Doctor. Just see to it that all necessary medicals are completed while we're en route to DS3. Some of our crew are just passengers and we'll be bringing aboard a few swaps when we dock. It would be good to be able to get to those ASAP once they're aboard.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::shifts his gaze:: CSO: Lieutenant? Do the system upgrades to the sensor suite meet with your approval?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::nods::
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Knows that she needs to update the CMO, makes a mental note to do so in the next week.::
CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CO: Science is 100% operational, there were a few initial glitches with the upgrades, but I've worked them out with my team, and we may have even made some improvements on our own. If that’s possible
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::cracks a small smile but doesn’t' slip out of captain mode:: CSO: Anything's possible, Lieutenant.
CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CO: Yes....::thinks::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::straightens:: CIV: And you, Cadet. Ordinarily, I'd have a superior officer give a report for Helm and Navigation, but it seems we have none at the moment. ::looks at Ike:: Which means we'll need to make one. Cadet, come forward.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: Attention!
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::stands at attention::
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Yes sir.  ::Hesitantly stands and moves to the Captain.::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::Stands up at attention with the aid of her braces::
CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::stands::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::holds his hand out toward the XO for the box::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::hands the small box to the CO::
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Glances behind her at the rest of the officers in the rooms.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::keeps his voice low:: CIV: Keep still please. ::takes the pip from the proffered box and affixes it after removing her cadet bars and placing them in the box::  I've spoken with the Commandant of Starfleet Academy, and he's concurred that you're ready for active duty on the condition that your final thesis is transmitted to the school in a month.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stands back and offers his hand:: Congratulations, Cadet.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles:: CIV: Or should I say, Ensign Haynes.
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Um thank-you sir, the final report was transmitted an hour ago.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Smiles::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CIV: Then he won't have anything to complain about, will he? Don't answer, it's a rhetorical question. ::smiles:: Report to Supply at the end of your shift to pick up your new uniform. Something in Crimson. That goes with your Flight Control Officer.
CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Breaks the silence and applauds::
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Was not expecting this until they returned from the deep space assignment for the Academy graduation.::
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Yes sir.  ::Nods.::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::Smiles at the newly promoted ensign::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: All right, quiet down, quiet down. Except you, Counselor Cephas. Step forward.
CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Moves to the side.::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::looks around a bit surprised but moves to the front and stands at attention::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::accepts the box from Ike and removes the black pip from her collar:: CNS: Without a doubt, we would have been lost without your care and compassion, Counselor. It is my pleasure to promote you to the rank of Lieutenant, with all the privileges thereof. ::pins on the new gold pip and steps back:: Congratulations, Lieutenant.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::nods and smiles to both the new FCO and the CNS::
CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Whistles and cheers::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Smiles::  CNS:  Congrats Keely.
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::smiles:: CO: Thank you sir.  I hope that I do not disappoint you.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CNS: Congratulations Lieutenant.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::moves back to her seat and nods a thanks to all of them::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::returns the smile:: CNS: If it hasn't happened by now, Counselor, and it hasn't, it won't. Congratulations again.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks over her shoulder:: CMO: Doctor?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Moves back to her seat at the back of the room.::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Looks up::  CO:  Hmmm?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::gestures with his finger for her to step forward::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Pushes back her chair and steps closer to him::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::removes the black pip from her collar and puts it in her hand:: CMO: Your dedication to your field and to this crew has earned the respect of the entire ship's population. There isn't a member of this crew who wouldn't feel safe with their life in your hands. And those that have had to test that faith, have never regretted it. ::pins on the pip::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CMO: Congratulations, Lieutenant. ::smiles:: ~~~~ It's small in comparison to what you've given me. But you've earned it. ~~~~
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Chuckles::  CO:  Sooo... that is how one gets promoted.  Take a LOA and have a baby.  Let see... next baby will be in...  ::Grins::  It is a special crew.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
~~~~CO:  I would say it was about even.  Thanks honey.~~~~
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Chuckles a bit at the CMO's comment.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles a special smile for her and squeezes her hand gently before gesturing for her to sit::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
~~~~CO:  There is one disadvantage to being married to the captain... which I will rectify later.~~~~  ::Turning, takes her seat.::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::smiles at the CMO::
CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::claps::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::watches her sit, then takes a box from his pocket and hands it to Ike:: XO: If you would do the honors with your protege.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Applauds.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::nods her congrats to the CMO::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Smiles hers in return to Keely::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::walks next to the CO:: CSO: Lieutenant Hayward, front and center.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::folds his arms and watches::
CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::startled, almost looks behind him, the moves to the front and center, trying not to feel his collar::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::pulls a black pip out of the little box:: CSO: It is a time honored tradition on this ship that the head of the science department have one of the higher ranks among the officers.  I'm glad to say you will allow that tradition to continue.  ::pins the black pip to his collar:: Congratulations, Commander.
CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::sweats lightly:: XO: Thank you Sir. ::looks at the captain:: CO: And you Sir
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CSO: No thanks necessary, Commander. You've earned it. Just see about getting that pip's company on your collar as soon as possible.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::smiles a bitter-sweet smile for him::  CSO: Congratulations.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Smiles::  CSO:  Congrats.
CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::confident, but somehow weak:: CO Yes Sir! ::salutes::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Makes a note to talk to Keely later.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles and raises his voice over the applause:: All: Enough fun, ladies and gentlemen. We have work to do. Senior officers to the Bridge!
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::starts to one of the two doors opening on to the bridge::
CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::exits to the bridge::
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::waits for everyone to exit before leaving the room::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Stands up and moves to join the group on the bridge for a bit before heading back down.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::quickly moves to her chair not wanting to be the last one out::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Follows the Captain back to the bridge relieving the crewman at the FCO station.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::walks toward the command chairs with Ikari:: XO: Commander, are we ready?
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::stands in front of his own chair:: CO: Yes sir.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::takes her station::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Checks the flight report.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::steps up to his chair and slowly lowers himself into it:: FCO: Inform McKinley that we're on our way and release docking clamps and umbilicals.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Takes a stand behind the captain’s chair.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CSO: Ensure that our flight path is clear.
CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::scans:: CO: Aye aye.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CO: Aye sir.  COM: McKinley: USS Sharikahr ready to disembark.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Receives the acknowledgement and disengages the DCs and Umbilicals.::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Maneuvers the ship into open space.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::rests his elbows on the chair arms and then glances at Ike and nods::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
XO: Navigation ready for course to DS3 on your mark Commander.
XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
FCO: Engage.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Engages at Warp 6.5.::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
All: Here we go, sit back and relax folks, this should be a smooth flight.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles and stands up:: XO: You have the Conn. CSO: Commander, go get the rest of your uniform and report back to your station.
CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::self conscious:: CO Aye Sir. ::heads off for his quarters::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO: Ensign... don't hit anything. ::smiles::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CO: Not on this run sir.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
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