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Host Liz_vTrek:

We will start in a second, folks. :)

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Host Liz_vTrek:

Hiya Derek!!!

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Host Derek_vTrek:

::waves::

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Host Liz_vTrek:

Ok..spectators...

Host Liz_vTrek:

I'll have to spec you because we're about to start, OK?

Host Liz_vTrek:

don't freak on me! <g>

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Host Cheryl_vTrek:

<<begin mission>>

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

<<begin mission>>

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

<<begin mission>>

vulture_:

;;Going up the turbo-lift

Rich_Ayles:

::exits turbolift and walks into DS4 docking section::

Host Matt_vTrek:

::On the DS4 promenade, heading to docking ring::

cyberfalcon :

::in his quartes on DS4::

Host Liz_vTrek:

A SMALL-STATURED DUSKY-COMPLEXIONED WOMAN OF EARLY MIDDLE AGE STRIDES PURPOSEFULLY ONTO THE BRIDGE. HER LONG, CURLY BLACK HAIR IS PILED NEATLY ONTO THE TOP OF HER HEAD, SOFTENING HER FEATURES SOMEWHAT. SHE SEEMS IMMINENTLY COMFORTABLE WEARING A STARFLEET COMMAND UNIFORM WITH CAPTAIN'S PIPS.

vulture_:

;;going to the docking ring

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

::makes way toward the Luzon::

cyberfalcon :

::walks to the docking ring::

Host Liz_vTrek:

::picks up a PADD and makes an entry::

vulture_:

;;asks premison to go on board through the com-link

Host Matt_vTrek:

::approaches Captain:: Ensign O'Donnell reporting for duty on the USS Luzon, SIR.

cyberfalcon :

::walks into turbolift, heading for the bridge::

Host Liz_vTrek:

::nods to O'Donnell:: Welcome aboard, Mr. O'Donnell....

vulture_:

;;Walks toward Captian and reportes for Duty

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

::arrives on the ship, and reports to the Captain:: Cdr: Lt. Rand reporting for duty

Host Matt_vTrek:

::leaves for sickbay::

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Rich_Ayles:

::greets Captain along with Ensign O'DOnnell:: Captain: Ensign Ramares reporting for duty. I will make my way to Sickbay immedately to begin the medicals

Host Liz_vTrek:

::smiles to her new XO:: Welcome aboard, Lt. Rand. I've been anxious to start with you.

Exar-Kun:

::arrives on ship and looks around trying to get bearings::

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

Cdr: As I with you, sir

vulture_:

;;leavs for sickbay, trying to find his way

Host Liz_vTrek:

::nods to Ramares:: Welcome, Doctor. REady to prepare those intake physicals on the crew?

cyberfalcon :

::walks over to the captain:: Ensign Berg reporting for duty on the U.S.S. Luzon Sir!

Rich_Ayles:

Captain: Yes Captain, I am on my way now

Exar-Kun:

::nervously leaves towards sickbay, staring at everything on way::

vulture_:

;;Finding his way to sickbay

Rich_Ayles:

::hurries to Sickbay::

Host Liz_vTrek:

Berg: Ah, Mr. Berg...welcome! I'm happy to see I've got another Klingon on board at Tac!

vulture_:

;;In sickbay

cyberfalcon :

Captain: I am honored

vulture_:

Doctor: I am reporting for my medical check-up!

cyberfalcon :

::walkes to tactical::

Host Liz_vTrek:

::frowns a bit:: Where is Ensign Brightstar?

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

::proceeds to Sickbay for physical::

Exar-Kun:

::enters sickbay and nods at Jonathan

Rich_Ayles:

::arrives at sickbay where people are already waiting:: Ensigns I will be with you in a moment.

Rich_Ayles:

::checks medical tricorders and begins the medicals::

Host Liz_vTrek:

:;sigh:: Well, I suppose he's down getting his physical. I'll speak to him later.

cyberfalcon :

::walks to turbolift, and heads for sickbay::

vulture_:

;;Nerveously waiting for the medical check-up

Host Liz_vTrek:

*Berg* Doctor, as soon as you are through with the crew, I'll be down for my physical.

Rich_Ayles:

*Captain* Yes captain

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

::checks PADD notes while waiting on physical::

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cyberfalcon :

::enters sickbay::

Rich_Ayles:

Ensign O'Donnell: You are fine you may proceed to your post.

Exar-Kun:

::Looks around sickbay while waiting turn::

Host Liz_vTrek:

THE DOCTOR QUICKLY FINISHES WITH THE PHYSICALS AND THE CREW RETURNS TO THEIR POSTS....

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

::returns to bridge, clean bill of health in hand::

cyberfalcon :

::returns to bridge::

vulture_:

;;Returning to bridge

Host Matt_vTrek:

::down in Engineering, fiddling with the warp drive transdictifier sprocket::

Exar-Kun:

::walks to bridge::

Host Liz_vTrek:

Ah, Number 1...you survived, I see!

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

CO: physicals of the crew finished, the crew should be reporting to stations momentarily

Rich_Ayles:

::collating medical information gathered from the crew::

Host Liz_vTrek:

Rand: Is it safe to go down there?

cyberfalcon :

::assumes tactical::

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

CO: he'll come along, doesn't quite have the bedside manner of the last CMO I served with :)

Exar-Kun:

::stares at science 1, avoiding everyone's eyes::

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

CO: it's fine

vulture_:

;;moving toward his post

Host Liz_vTrek:

::grins:: Understood, Lt.

Host Liz_vTrek:

By the way, I've just received approval for your promotion. ::grins::

vulture_:

Captian: should I report to starfleet that we will be on our way ?

Host Liz_vTrek:

Rand: You are hereby promoted to Lt. Commader, effective immedicatley.

Host Liz_vTrek:

Congratulations! ::extends hand::

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

CO: I'm pleased to hear that, I will do my best to fullfill the duty expectations

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

::shakes hand::

Host Liz_vTrek:

Rand: I'm sure you will, Commander.

vulture_:

rand: congretulations

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Host Cheryl_vTrek:

::nods at the bridge crew:: thank you

Host Liz_vTrek:

Now...if you'll take care of the routine diagnostics, I'll go down and get my physical ::shudders::

Rich_Ayles:

*Captain* are you ready for your medical ? I am ready for you

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

CO: Acknowledged

Host Matt_vTrek:

*Bridge* Engineering ready to perform diagnostics.

Host Liz_vTrek:

*Ramares* I'm on my way, doctor.

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

::takes command of the bridge::

Rich_Ayles:

*Captain* Very well captain.

Host Liz_vTrek:

Rand: You have the con, Commander.

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

::nods at CO::

Host Liz_vTrek:

::heads to TL::

Host Liz_vTrek:

::steps in:: Sickbay!

Rich_Ayles:

Captain: Ah hello Captain

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

All stations: begin level 3 diagnostics immediately, and report the results as you have them

Host Liz_vTrek:

::the TL moves downward::

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

*Eng* Level 3 diagnostics are ordered

cyberfalcon :

::starts a diagnostics of the shields and phasers::

Host Liz_vTrek:

::steps out and heads for SB::

Exar-Kun:

::moves over to science 2 console::

Host Matt_vTrek:

::begins extensive automated routines, with manual verification of key mechanics and systems readings::

Host Liz_vTrek:

::steps through SB portal and looks for doctor::

Rich_Ayles:

Captain: Ah hello captain. I thought you had walked in a moment ago !

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Host Cheryl_vTrek:

Ops: In the absence of a Flight Control Officer, I'd like you to double at that post, think you can handle it?

Rich_Ayles:

This won't take a moment...::scans Captain with tricorder::

Host Liz_vTrek:

::smiles stiffly:: I hate these, Doctor.

vulture_:

cmdr: I will do my best

Rich_Ayles:

Captain: Nonsense. I am very competent. i would never hurt you.

Host Liz_vTrek:

Rameres: I am healthy as a horse, you know.

Rich_Ayles:

Captain: You are indeed captain. You are all clear ! Clean bill of health.

Host Matt_vTrek:

*Bridge* Auxilliary reactors check out ok. Proceeding to Impulse and warp drives

Host Liz_vTrek:

::sighs in relief:: Ramares: Thank you doctor! I'm glad to hear it.

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

*Eng* acknowledged; proceed

Host Liz_vTrek:

Ramares: Hopefully, you won't have to see too much of me. ::grins::

Rich_Ayles:

I will be downloading the medical files and reviewing them if you need me at all. Nice to serve with you captain.

Host Liz_vTrek:

Ramares: Are all crew medical reports updated?

cyberfalcon :

::completes diagnostic::

vulture_:

;;Starting diagonostics of Ops

Rich_Ayles:

Captain:They are compiling at the moment and cross referencing the computer files.

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

*All stations* Keep me posted on status of diagnostics

Rich_Ayles:

Captain: I will run a complete diagnostic when the downloads are complete

cyberfalcon :

Commander: the shileds and phasers are fully functional.

Host Liz_vTrek:

Ramares: Excellent, Dr. Ramares. Please upload them to my PADD when you are finished.

Host Matt_vTrek:

*Bridge* Impulse engines check.

Rich_Ayles:

Captain: Very well captain.

Host Liz_vTrek:

::nods to the doctor and excuses herself to go back to bridge::

vulture_:

;; finishing diagnostics of ops and starting diagnotics on helm

Rich_Ayles:

::watches the captain leave sickbay::

Exar-Kun:

Captain: Lateral and Longrange sensors check out

Host Liz_vTrek:

ALL DIAGNOSTICS SHOW THE SHIP IS IN TOP FORM

Host Matt_vTrek:

*Bridge* we have a minor imbalance in the warp drives, but it is not sufficient to cause any problems. Reccommend we have it checked over next time we're docked.

Rich_Ayles:

Muttering to himself: What a well stocked sickbay !

Host Liz_vTrek:

::steps out of TL onto bridge::

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

*Eng* acknowledged

vulture_:

;;Alocating power to sensores and communactions systems

Rich_Ayles:

::watches as the diagnostic of medical systems finishes satisfactorily::

Host Liz_vTrek:

::steps over the command center:: Rand: How are the diagnostics coming, Number 1?

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

CO: All systems report A-OK, minor imbalance in one of the warp drives, but nothing to be too concerned, Eng is on it

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

::turns bridge back over to CO::

Host Liz_vTrek:

Rand: Excellent. ::takes the command chair:: Let's see what she's got.

cyberfalcon :

::looks around the bridge::

Rich_Ayles:

*Sickbay to Bridge* The diagnostic of the medical systems has finished and everything checks out OK.

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

::sits in XO chair::

vulture_:

;;Eagerly awaitng Launch

Host Liz_vTrek:

Rand: You may give the orders to release the docking clamps.

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

*Sickbay* acknowledged

Host Liz_vTrek:

*Ramares* acknowledged, Doctor

Host Matt_vTrek:

::stations a pair of NCOs to keep an eye on the warp drive::

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

COM: DS4: Release docking bay

Host Liz_vTrek:

THE DOCKING CLAMPS RETRACT, RELEASING THE HUGE GALAXY-CLASS VESSEL FROM THE BONDAGE OF THE SPACE STATION.

Host Liz_vTrek:

Rand: One quarter impulse power.

vulture_:

cmds: yes sir

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

Jonathan: start engines, 1/4 impulse

vulture_:

;;1/4 impulse

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

*Eng* Engage impulse, 1/4

Rich_Ayles:

::watches from sickbay view screen on the console as the ship slowly leaves DS4::

Host Liz_vTrek:

THE LUZON SLOWLY MOVES AWAY FROM DS4, AS IF UNSURE OF ITS FREEDOM.

Host Matt_vTrek:

*Bridge* Impulse engines engaged, Warp drive standing by.

Host Liz_vTrek:

Rand: Steady as she goes.....

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

*Eng* acknowledged

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

CO: Aye, sir

Host Liz_vTrek:

:;smiles at smoothness of launch::

vulture_:

cmds: whats our destanation ?

Host Liz_vTrek:

Rand: Set course for the Ileiden Nebula, warp 4.

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

Jonathan, lay in course for Ileiden Nebula, warp 4, steady as she goes

vulture_:

;;setting course for the lleidan Nebula

vulture_:

;;Engaging at warp 4

Rich_Ayles:

::sits at the Sickbay console reviewing medical files::

Host Liz_vTrek:

::looks around in satisfaction::

Host Liz_vTrek:

ENGAGE!

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

Helm: Engage!

vulture_:

;;Engaging engiens

Host Liz_vTrek:

THE ENGINES THRUM AS THE ENORMOUS SHIP GATHERS ITS ENERGIES TO FLING ITSELF INTO WARPSPACE. THE NACELLES GLOW IN ANTICIPATION, INCREASING IN INTENSITY JUST BEFORE SEEMING TO EXPLODE IN A CONTROLLED FLASH OF BRIGHT LIGHT.

Host Matt_vTrek:

::wanders over to warp drive monitor to check on imbalance::

Host Liz_vTrek:

THE SHIP JUMPS FORWARD INTO A WHIRLING STARFIELD, THEN DISAPPEARS SUDDENLY FROM SIGHT.

Host Liz_vTrek:

ETA, Mr. Brightstar?

vulture_:

;;checks the helms consle

vulture_:

captian: our Eta is 4.3 hours at our current speed

Host Liz_vTrek:

::listens to the thrum of the engines and leans back::

Host Liz_vTrek:

Increase speed to Warp 7, Mr. Brightstar.

vulture_:

captian: yes sir

vulture_:

;;increasing speed to warp 7

Host Liz_vTrek:

Rand: How are our systems holding up, Commander?

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

CO: I'll get a current status

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

*All stations* report current system status

Rich_Ayles:

*Sickbay to Bridge* All systems functioning correctly.

vulture_:

Cmdr: all Normal, proceding to our current destanation

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

*Sickbay* acknowledged

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

::nods at Brightstar::

Exar-Kun:

Cmdr: Lateral and Navigational sensors as normal picking up nebula on long range sensors

cyberfalcon :

Commander: all systems are functioning correctly.

Host Matt_vTrek:

*Bridge* Impulse and Auxiliary reactors at 98%, within tolerance limits.Warp drive at 85% due to imbalance, but it's not a problem unless you want warp 9.

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

CO: All reports indicate normal functioning

Host Liz_vTrek:

::nods:: *O'Donnell* Excellent, Mr. O'Donnel..

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

CO: And Science reports we're detecting the nebula on long range

Host Liz_vTrek:

Rand: Well, we didn't blow up. ::grins::

Rich_Ayles:

::looks up as an Ensign from Stellar Cartography limps in ::

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

::grins wryly as she remembers a previous commander's comments::

Host Liz_vTrek:

THE SHIP ARRIVES AT THE PERIMETER OF THE ILEIDEN NEBULA

Host Liz_vTrek:

A GLOWING MASS OF SWIRLING DUST AND DEBRIS FLOAT IN THE BLACKNESS OF SPACE ON THE VIEWSCREEN. BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS IN THE DIM GLOW FROM THE STARS WITHIN LOOK AS IF A GIANT FINGERPAINTED WITH GORGEOUS RED, GREEN AND YELLOW ETHEREAL PAINTS.

Host Matt_vTrek:

::starts fiddling with the Impulse transmogrifier, and manages to cut his hand. Leaves for sickbay::

Host Liz_vTrek:

::stares at screen:: What a beautiful sight!!!

vulture_:

cmdr: we have arrived at the Nebula

Exar-Kun:

Cmdr: The ionised gas of the nebula is already distorting my sensor sweeps

cyberfalcon :

::looks at screen::

vulture_:

;;allocating more power to science console (sensors)

Host Matt_vTrek:

::enters sickbay:: Doctor: I've managed to ... er.. cut my hand ::shows blood pouring out of left palm::

Host Liz_vTrek:

Matthew: That is to be expected...

Rich_Ayles:

::thinks about his first mission as he tends to the Ensigns sprained ankle...how did the Ensign manage to sprain her ankle in Stellar Cartography ?!!::

Host Liz_vTrek:

Mr. Brightstar, full stop.

Rich_Ayles:

::looks at Ensign O'Donnell's cut hand as Ensign from SC leaves::

Exar-Kun:

::attempts to compensate for some of the distortion

Rich_Ayles:

Ensign O'Donnell: How did you manage to do this then ?

vulture_:

;;Full stop

Host Matt_vTrek:

Doctor: What do you think of our new CO, then?

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

::grips handrests as the ship comes to a standstill::

Host Matt_vTrek:

Doctor: I cut myself on the Impulse transmogrifier.

Host Liz_vTrek:

Rand: Begin mapping of the Nebula as we proceed in. One quarter impulse.

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

CO: Acknowledged

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

Matthew: Begin sensor sweeps of the area for cartographical scans

vulture_:

;;setting one quarter impulse

Exar-Kun:

ensign brightstar:, could you bring the lateral sensor arrays up to full power please

Rich_Ayles:

::grabs T-cell stimulator and scans the wound:: O'Donnell: She seems very...able.

Host Liz_vTrek:

A LARGE CHUNK OF ROCK AND ICE SLAMS AGAINST THE FORWARD SHIELDS, SENDING SHUDDERS THROUGHOUT THE SHIP. THE LIGHTS ON THE COMMAND DECK FLICKER, THEN STEADY.

Host Liz_vTrek:

Oooph!!!

vulture_:

matthew: yes matt,

Host Liz_vTrek:

::falls out of command chair::

Host Matt_vTrek:

::falls onto floor::

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

Ops: Check power allocations

cyberfalcon :

::stumbles::

Host Liz_vTrek:

Shield status!!!

Exar-Kun:

::initiates sensor sweeps::

vulture_:

;;transfering power to sensors

vulture_:

;;transfering power to shields

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

Tac: Status of shields!

cyberfalcon :

captain: shields are holding

Rich_Ayles:

::drops Tricorder and lurches to the sick bed::

Host Matt_vTrek:

::Gets to feet and helps doc. up:: thanks doc. Looks like I might be needed back in engineering.

Rich_Ayles:

O'Donnell : What was that ?

Host Liz_vTrek:

A NUMBER OF CREW START TO WANDER INTO SB FROM THE BUMPS AND BRUISES

Rich_Ayles:

O'Donnel: Hold on a moment.....

Exar-Kun:

Captain: long range sensors are down, if anything;'s coming the only way ewe'll know is when it hits us

Host Matt_vTrek:

Doctor: I'm not sure, but I'm worried about that imbalance.

Rich_Ayles:

O'Donnel: I will just run the tissue regenerator over the wound.

Host Matt_vTrek:

Doctor: Looks like you're going to be busy :)

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

CO: Shields are holding, and power has been diverted to mainntain them

vulture_:

Captian this is a definete threat, i suggest we move back

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Host Matt_vTrek:

::holds hand out for Doc. to finish regeneration::

cyberfalcon :

Commander: do you want me to power up the phasers, incase we need them?

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Rich_Ayles:

::runs regenerator over wound and watches as it slowly heals:: O'Donnel: You can go now Ensign.

Host Matt_vTrek:

Thanks, Doc., but I really have to get going.

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

Tac: Indeed

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

Helm: Bring us to a full stop

cyberfalcon :

Commander: aye sir

vulture_:

;;Full stop

cyberfalcon :

::powers up the phasers::

vulture_:

cmdr : aye

Host Matt_vTrek:

::leaves for engineering::

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

Science: Begin full sensor sweep for cartographical readings

Host Matt_vTrek:

::Enters engineering, and checks on imbalance, but it's still OK::

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

Tac: This is a remote area; lock onto that asteroid at Bearing 258 Mark 2 and open phaser fire; let's check the weapons

vulture_:

cmdr: should i report to Star-fleet our present situation??

cyberfalcon :

commander: aye sir

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vulture_:

;;Transfering power to weapons systems

cyberfalcon :

:: locks the phaser at the astreoid, and fires::

Host Liz_vTrek:

PHASER FIRE LEAPS FROM THE LUZON'S FORWARD PHASER BANKS, BLASTING THE ASTEROIDS INTO TINY PARTICLES OF DUST AND LIGHT.

Host Liz_vTrek:

Mr Berg, fire at will. Clear us a path, if you will.

cyberfalcon :

CO: aye sir

Rich_Ayles:

::hears the explosions rumble through the ship::

vulture_:

;;looks at the dust thinks: what a beautiful sight & what powerful phasers,

Exar-Kun:

::Finally gets minimal long range sensors back on line

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

Science: keep scanning for the cartographical survey of this nebula; I know its tough with the distortions...

cyberfalcon :

:: locks on to the nearest astreoid and fires, and continues doing so::

Host Matt_vTrek:

::Orders repair crews to damaged areas::

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Rich_Ayles:

::thinks of all the sprained ankles and cuts that will be coming through sickbay soon and sighs::

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

<<PAUSE MISSION>>

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

<<PAUSE MISSION>>

Host Cheryl_vTrek:

<<PAUSE MISSION>>

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