Host SM_Rascal says:
Several of the USS Tal-War crew members have already arrived at the New Aberdeen Fleet yards at Aldebaran.
Host SM_Rascal says:
While in wait of the rest of the crew, a few systems still need testing...
Host SM_Rascal says:
The Tal-War sits in dry-dock, also waiting...
Host SM_Rascal says:
<<<<<<<<<<<< Start Mission 'Testing grounds' >>>>>>>>>>>>
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: in quarters unpacking gear::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::At the science console checking systems out::
Host XO_Cook says:
::setting on the bridge, going over some last min reports on a PADD::
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: places baseball bat on wall mounting then leaves for a turbo lift::
OPS_B`lee says:
::arrives on the bridge and glances around looking for their new Captain ... sees 'only' Donnie is present and sighs deeply::
Host XO_Cook says:
*CTO:* Mr. Bost'k, please report to the bridge so we can begin testing ship systems
Host XO_Cook says:
::nods at B'lee and smiles::
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: enters turbo lift::  TL: bridge    *XO*: on my way
OPS_B`lee says:
::checks to ensure his uniform is properly buttoned and steps down towards the command deck:: XO: Commander Cook ... if I might have a moment of your time, sir.
Host XO_Cook says:
OPS: sure, do you wish to speak in private?
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Runs some preliminary scans to be sure that the sensors are up and running::
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: waits for turbo lift doors to open and steps off onto the bridge::
OPS_B`lee says:
::isn't sure how to answer that, so he doesn't:: XO: I wish to submit myself for disciplinary actions in reference to my actions aboard the Breen vessel during our last mission.
Host XO_Cook says:
::raises an eyebrow and motions for B'lee to head to the RR::  CSO: You have the bridge, until I return
OPS_B`lee says:
::glances at the turbo lift and sees Bost'k enter the bridge as he finishes speak, cringes, and turns back around to Cook::
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: sits at TAC console::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
XO: Yes sir.
OPS_B`lee says:
::follows the Commander into the Ready Room::
Host XO_Cook says:
::enters the ready room and sets on the end of the desk:: OPS: Go ahead Lt.
CTO_Bost`k says:
CSO: what's that about?
OPS_B`lee says:
::stands at parade rest:: XO: Well sir ... I disobeyed the direct order of our Mission Specialist, Mister Evirra. He ordered us not to scan the crate and I ... knowingly ... disobeyed that order.
CSO_Asmodeius says:
CTO: Not sure but our OPS officer thinks he needs a reprimand for something done on the Breen ship.
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Takes the seat in the command chair::
CTO_Bost`k says:
CSO: what!?  that's ridiculous. that SFI guy needs a good kicking after what he did, but B'lee did nothing
CSO_Asmodeius says:
CTO: I agree but he feels guilty nonetheless. I for that matter cannot see his reasoning for it.
Host XO_Cook says:
OPS: I know nothing of this, possibility because the mission you were on is classified, or maybe because the mission specialist didn’t see fit to make any kind of report
OPS_B`lee says:
XO: Regardless Commander, you can take my word that the incident occurred.
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: logs onto console and checks TAC reports::
Host XO_Cook says:
OPS: I am sure it did, and I also have a feeling that you did what was best for your crew and the situation you were in, ::looks at B'lee as if that is correct::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
CTO: Systems report, we ready to get out to the testing range.
OPS_B`lee says:
::thinks about it:: XO: I did what I felt needed to be done. That doesn't change the facts of the situation.
CTO_Bost`k says:
CSO: as soon as the XO gets back we'll be ready. all sec teams and TAC crew are in position.
CSO_Asmodeius says:
CTO: Good to hear, the ship is ready to move but the XO is out.
Host XO_Cook says:
::smiles:: OPS: Well, since the mission is classified and I officially do not know anything about it, unless the mission specialist reports something there isn’t much I can do.  Lets leave this for the new Captain to handle when he arrives
OPS_B`lee says:
::nods:: XO: Aye sir... ::salutes, turns, and exits the ready room to retake his station::
Host XO_Cook says:
::exits the RR:: OPS: Mr. B'lee please take the helm and link Ops to that console
Host XO_Cook says:
CSO: Are we ready to begin testing yet?
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Goes back to his station:: XO: We are ready to begin sir.
OPS_B`lee says:
::stops en route to the operations station and glances at Cook:: XO: Aye sir... ::changes direction towards the helm and slips behind the station:: XO: I hope I remember how to fly one of these. I got used to a runabout...
Host XO_Cook says:
::nods and takes his seat:: OPS: Contact space dock and get Clarence to depart
Host SM_Rascal says:
ACTION: With no warning, the main viewer flickers on. A busy engineering team commander can be seen.
OPS_B`lee says:
::off-handedly thinks that Donnie isn't nearly as sexy a Executive Officer as Heather was:: COM: Space dock: This is the USS Tal-War, requesting clearance to depart...
OPS_B`lee says:
::glances up at the main viewer in surprise, feeling a little jumpy::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Hands the XO a PADD with all the reports from the various stations including his that State their readiness:: XO: Here are the reports from the various department heads, sir.
Host XO_Cook says:
::looks up at the view screen and sees the engineer and looks at B'lee and wonders what is going on::
Host XO_Cook says:
::takes the PADD from the CSO ands nods::
OPS_B`lee says:
XO: Maybe I got the wrong station....
Host SM_Rascal says:
<Drydock_OPS> COM: Tal-War: Ahh, you have arrived... good, good... ::fiddles with several PADDS:: Commander Cook, you're cleared for the testing ground trial of today. I did mention that, didn't I?
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Continues to his station and brings his systems up to speed::
OPS_B`lee says:
::going over the engines and thrusters making sure that they are all working properly and ready to go::
Host XO_Cook says:
COM: Dry-dock OPS: Yes, you did mention that ::smiles::
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: prepares phasers for test firing::
Host SM_Rascal says:
<Drydock_OPS> ::fiddles some more with the PADDS until he drops one and sighs:: COM: Tal-War: All right then. Off you go... but be sure to take her back by dusk, okay... ::smiles and severs the connection::
Host XO_Cook says:
::glad they finally get to take the ship out for a little spin::  OPS: Take us out Lt.
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: sends a message to TAC crews to prepare for test run::
OPS_B`lee says:
::nods:: XO: You got it, Commander ... ahead, thrusters. ::activates thrusters to clear space dock::
Host XO_Cook says:
::turns to the CTO:: CTO: Everything ready on your end,
Host SM_Rascal says:
ACTION: Several indicators on the bridge consoles indicate maglocks were properly disengaged and that the Tal-War is, in fact, moving forward::
CTO_Bost`k says:
XO: aye sir
OPS_B`lee says:
All: We have cleared moorings and umbilicals... ::checks status indicators:: All: We're clear of our berth and maneuvering freely.
Host XO_Cook says:
::grins:: OPS: Just watch the paint, Lt. We don't want to scratch her before the new Captain arrives
OPS_B`lee says:
::glares at Cook::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Goes off some of the sensor readings they got from the Temporal eddies from their last mission::
Host XO_Cook says:
::smiles, and thanks yep-same old B'lee::
OPS_B`lee says:
::takes the Tal-War out into open space:: All: Increasing speed to one-half impulse.
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: is itching to start testing::
EO_Warrington says:
::Walking through the corridors, searching for a TL::
OPS_B`lee says:
::sets course for the testing area and increases to full impulse:: XO: We're on course for the testing range ... estimated time of arrival, four minutes.
Host XO_Cook says:
::picks up on what the CTO is thinking:: CTO: Easy, ,Lt. you will get your chance to shoot something ::smiles::
EO_Warrington says:
::Finds one, enters it:: TL: Deck 1, bridge.
CTO_Bost`k says:
XO: I just can't wait to see what she can do
Host SM_Rascal says:
ACTION: On the seat next to the 'big one', a PADD can be seen. It contains the trial exercise plans.
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Finds the readings spectacular and eagerly wants to run some analysis of his findings::
Host XO_Cook says:
CTO: I am sure, she will do just fine OPS: Okay :;picks up the PADD with the trial exercise plans on it::
EO_Warrington says:
::Steps out of the TL as it arrives and walks over to his station::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Looks up from the readings and sees the EO come off the TL::
OPS_B`lee says:
::thinks they spend more time testing this ship than actually doing anything with it ... but is still happy to be back aboard and off those cursed runabouts::
Host XO_Cook says:
::sends the route to the helm so B'lee will know where to fly the ship::  CTO: Mr. Bost'k take us to Yellow alert
CTO_Bost`k says:
XO: aye sir   :: initiates yellow alert::
OPS_B`lee says:
::sees the route and smiles as it contains several loop-di-loops and hammerhead turns and even a few immelmans::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
XO: Sir scanners detect an empty torpedo shell dead ahead, 500 kilometers.
CTO_Bost`k says:
XO: I have it too sir, should I lock on?
Host XO_Cook says:
CTO: Mr. Bost'k, preceded to fire on the targets as you detect them.
CTO_Bost`k says:
XO: with pleasure  :: locks on and fires::
Host XO_Cook says:
OPS: Increase speed a little, lets make this a little harder for our CTO ::grins::
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: fires on targets with phasers as they appear::
OPS_B`lee says:
::looks at Cook:: XO: You want us to go faster than full impulse?
Host XO_Cook says:
OPS: No, full impulse if fine ::didn't realize they were already at full impulse::
Host SM_Rascal says:
ACTION: The next few targets also consist of empty torpedo shells.
EO_Warrington says:
::Glances around the bridge, holding his view at the CTO, firing away::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Feels the thrill of the challenge from the XO to make it harder for the CTO::
Host XO_Cook says:
EO: Keep an eye on our systems as we go though the course
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: locks onto both torps and fires 2 bursts::
OPS_B`lee says:
::wonders what that would be ... full impulse plus 1?:: XO: Aye sir, continuing at full impulse.
OPS_B`lee says:
::weaves the Tal-War right and left as they move through the course, wonders what Bost'k's hit ratio might be but it too busy flying::
EO_Warrington says:
XO: Aye sir. Data logging is running.
Host XO_Cook says:
CSO/CTO: Now it gets fun, there should be live mines and an operating defense platform up a head
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Continues to monitors the scanners for the test area::
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: prepares torpedoes for launch::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
XO: Will scan for it.
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Finds the targets and sends the data to the CTO::
Host XO_Cook says:
OPS: Are you seeing the mines on your readouts? ::doesn’t want hit one::
OPS_B`lee says:
::turns towards the live-mine targeting area:: XO: Mines? What mines?
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: finds the targets and locks on with phasers... fires::
OPS_B`lee says:
XO: Yes ... I've got them. Although putting radio beacons on them kind of detracts from the difficulty of this course, I would think.
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Thinks the CTO is not to bad at hitting stationary targets::
Host XO_Cook says:
OPS: True, so maybe you should watch for mines with out radio beacons on them just in case
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: keeps firing at mines with phasers as the defense platform appears on sensors::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
XO: Sir we have several more mines 5 million kilometers off the starboard side, they are armed and calibrated.
Host SM_Rascal says:
ACTION: All targets encountered so far are eliminated easily.
CSO_Asmodeius says:
XO: They should make a better target for our CTO, sir.
Host XO_Cook says:
CSO: Lets hope he gets them before they get us
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: locks onto the defense platform::  OPS: defense platform ahead  :: relays info::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
XO: Agreed sir.
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: waits till its in range then fires torps and phasers::
OPS_B`lee says:
::watches for mines without radio beacons but knows he will only find some if Starfleet hired some idiot engineers ... which would be very un-Starfleet of them::
Host SM_Rascal says:
ACTION: Once the Tal-War gets in range, the defense platform automatically erects shields and fires six torpedoes.
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Continues to look for targets of opportunity to show them selves::
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: raises shields if not already raised and targets platform's shield generators::
Host XO_Cook says:
OPS: Evasive maneuvers,
CSO_Asmodeius says:
XO: Sir it has raised shields and fired six torpedoes.
EO_Warrington says:
::Sees the torpedoes on the screen, growing larger as time expires::
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: fires at the generators with phasers and torps::
Host XO_Cook says:
CTO: Hit those torpedoes with our phasers before they hit us
OPS_B`lee says:
::activates evasive maneuvers and brings the Tal-War hard to port::
Host SM_Rascal says:
ACTION: The defense platform intercepts most of the torpedoes from the Tal-War with its phasers and thus sustains only moderate shield damage before it returns fire again.
CTO_Bost`k says:
XO: aye sir  :: fires phasers at torps::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
XO: Sir the platform has fired another six again sir.
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: fires more torps at the platform::
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: continues to target torps with phasers::
OPS_B`lee says:
::continues his evasive pattern jumping the Tal-War from the right to the left and back again::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Scans for a weakness in the shielding of the platform::
EO_Warrington says:
::Routes power to the weapons systems, allowing the phaser banks to recharge faster::
Host XO_Cook says:
CSO/CTO: I wish to try something, fire a tackion pulse at the platforms shields and when it recalibrates them, and beam in some explosives
Host SM_Rascal says:
ACTION: All of the first six torpedoes from the platform are destroyed or disabled by the CTO's shooting.
CSO_Asmodeius says:
CSO: Yes sir.
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: prepares the transport and tackion pulse::
Host XO_Cook says:
::wants to see how well CSO and CTO can work together on firing the pulse and timing the beam in::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Sets up the tachyon pulse to be fired::
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: targets platform's weapons with torps::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
CTO: Ready to fire the pulse.
Host XO_Cook says:
CTO: Wait until their shields start to recalibrate and then beam in the explosives
OPS_B`lee says:
::for his part, gets the Tal-War in firing range and direction so the pulse will work::
CTO_Bost`k says:
CSO: transport set up and ready   :: fires phasers at new torps::
Host XO_Cook says:
CTO: and watch out for any incoming torps and take care of them with the phasers
Host XO_Cook says:
CSO: When we are in range fire the pulse, and let the CTO know when to beam in the explosives
CSO_Asmodeius says:
CTO: Firing the pulse. ::Fires the pulse using the sensor array::
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: beams explosives in when platform changes shield things::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
CTO: Begin transport as soon as the shields drop.
Host SM_Rascal says:
ACTION: The defense platform's shields pulsate and drop momentarily for recalibration.
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: beams the explosives in and fires torps at weapon systems::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Scans platform to see if successful::
Host SM_Rascal says:
ACTION: The platform erupts in a violent explosion, sending a shockwave towards the Tal-War.
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: waits for the inevitable conformation of success::
Host XO_Cook says:
::sees the shockwave approaching:: OPS: Mr. B'lee, we might want to got he other way
CSO_Asmodeius says:
XO: Sir platform is down.
OPS_B`lee says:
::ensures the Tal-War is well out of blast range when the platform blows:: XO: Aye sir ... engaging warp engines.
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Agrees with the XO::
OPS_B`lee says:
::sets course away from the shockwave and engages at warp 2::
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: jumps up and raises arms::  ALL: I am invincible!!
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: sits down slowly::
OPS_B`lee says:
::looks back at Bost'k and openly laughs on the bridge::
EO_Warrington says:
::Frowns as the CTO jumps from his seat::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Feels waves and waves of exultation coming from the CTO::
Host XO_Cook says:
::laughs at Bost'k comments::
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: checks sensors for more targets::
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Also feels the slight displeasure from the EO and agrees with it. A Starfleet officer should be more reserved::
Host XO_Cook says:
All: We have completed the test, lets return to the base and see what our results are, and you all did very well
OPS_B`lee says:
::sets course for the base and drops from warp, since they were only a few minutes away at impulse::
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: smiles:: OPS: I love testing, it's a bit easy though
OPS_B`lee says:
CTO: Never complain about it being easy ... I'm sure we'll find you some nice hard live targets soon enough. ::cringes thinking about it::
Host XO_Cook says:
CTO: Indeed,
CSO_Asmodeius says:
::Smiles for the CTO's excitement is catchy::
CTO_Bost`k says:
OPS: that is true and is also why I love testing
OPS_B`lee says:
::thinks that Bost'k will love his job right up until he meets someone bigger, tougher, and better than himself::
OPS_B`lee says:
::slows as they approach the station:: XO: Aberdeen Fleet yards dead ahead, Commander.
CTO_Bost`k says:
OPS: that was some nice flying by the way
EO_Warrington says:
::Stores all data logged::
OPS_B`lee says:
CTO: Oh sure ... now you notice. ::grins::
Host XO_Cook says:
OPS: Contact them and get clearance to dock
EO_Warrington says:
XO: Sir, all data is stored, I will send out a summary of it to all senior staff.
Host XO_Cook says:
EO: Please have a copy of that report sent to my desk
Host XO_Cook says:
::nods to the EO::
Host XO_Cook says:
CTO: Take us back to green alert and lower the shields
Host SM_Rascal says:
ACTION: The Tal-War safely re-takes it's place in the dry-dock for test analysis. Again, New Aberdeen tech people swarm the ship...
CTO_Bost`k says:
:: goes to green alert, lowers shields and powers down weapons::
Host SM_Rascal says:
<<<<<<<<<<<< End Mission 'Testing Grounds' >>>>>>>>>>>>>