USS Paladin - August 2007 Compiled by Jason French ======================================================================================================================== Mission: New Beginnings Day: 1 Stardate: 2407.04.02 ======================================================================================================================== (Utopia Planitia, Hephaestus's Haven, Civilian Quarter, Captain Remae Ktell – 15.00) (USS Firebrande, Bridge, Captain Remae Ktell – 10.30) (Starbase Geneva, Café, Commander Remae Ktell – 15.30) (USS Paladin, Bridge, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1535) (USS Paladin, Bridge, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1540) (USS Paladin, Main Engineering, CEO LT Steve Matrix, 1540) (USS Paladin - Deck 1, Bridge - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1541) (USS Paladin, Bridge, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1542) (USS Paladin - Security - Lieutenant Menelian - 15.43) (USS Paladin - Security - ACTO Ensign(SG) Detron Trei - 15.44) (USS Paladin - Security, TAC/SC's Office - Lt Menelian - 1544) (USS Paladin - Sickbay - CMO's Officer - Medical Officer Lieutenant(jg) Dr Kellita Weir - 1545) (USS Paladin - Bridge - CSO Lieutenant (jg) Joran Matthew Brownlee - 15:45) (USS Paladin - Main Engineering - CEO Lieutenant Steven Matrix - 15:45) (USS Paladin - Security - ACTO Ensign(SG) Detron Trei - 15.45) (USS Paladin - Deck 1, Bridge - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1546) (USS Paladin - Main Engineering - CEO Lieutenant Steven Matrix - 15:51) (Geneva, Promenade, Pilot officer Smith, 1601) (Shuttlepod, Commander Remae Ktell - 17.00) (USS Paladin - Deck 1, Bridge - Ensign JG Malia Catar - 1701) (Starbase Geneva - Promenade - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1702) (Starbase Geneva - Marine Country - Pilot officer Smith - 1705) (Genevea - Promanade - ACTO Ensign(SG) Detron Trei - 17.21) (Starbase Geneva - Promenade, Replimat - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1722) (Geneva - Promanade - ACTO Ensign(SG) Detron Trei - 17.23) (Starbase Geneva - Promenade - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1724) (USS Paladin, Ready Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1724) (Geneva - Promanade - ACTO Ensign(SG) Detron Trei - 17.25) (Starbase Geneva - Promenade - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1726) (USS Paladin, Ready Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1726) (USS Paladin, Ready Room, FO, Commander Remae Ktell, 1728) (USS Paladin, Ready Room, Commander Remae Ktell, 1728) (USS Paladin, Ready Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1729) (USS Paladin, Ready Room, FO, Commander Remae Ktell - 1732) (USS Paladin, Ready Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1754) (USS Paladin - Deck 1, Captain's Ready Room - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1755) (USS Paladin, Ready Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1756) (USS Paladin - Deck 1, Captain's Ready Room - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1757) (USS Paladin - CSO's Office - CSO Lieutenant (jg) Joran Matthew Brownlee - 18:05) (Geneva -Restaurant - Pilot officer Smith - 1810 ) (USS Paladin - CSO's Office - CSO Lieutenant (jg) Joran Matthew Brownlee - 18:12) (USS Paladin - Main Engineering - CEO Lieutenant Steven Matrix - 18:12) (USS Paladin - CSO's Office - CSO Lieutenant (jg) Joran Matthew Brownlee - 18:13) (USS Paladin - Main Engineering - Lieutenant Steven Matrix - 1833) (USS Paladin, Conference Room - ACEO Ensign Alura Rathyn - 1835) (USS Paladin, FSCO's Office, FSCO 1st Lt. Stephiea Rath, 1905) (Geveva - Promanade - ACTO Ensign(SG) Detron Trei - 19.07) ======================================================================================================================== Three months ago… (Utopia Planitia, Hephaestus's Haven, Civilian Quarter, Captain Remae Ktell – 15.00) Remae had been in this dimension for months ever since being thrown back from his reality, a reality where he had been in command of the Spectre, a reality that he had understood but that had all changed. It had taken months for his recovery to begin; his legs had been blown off and lost forever. His artificial limbs didn’t want to cooperate with his body and he had come to understand, he didn’t want them to, he was angry, bitter and upset. That was two months ago. Since then, he’d managed to fight his way back, to get his legs to work and to come to terms with the anger he felt, guilt had also played a big part in his difficult recovery, but the fact the Spectre would be in good hands, T’Vhor would make sure the ship would continue the fight. In this reality, the Alpha Quadrant hadn’t gone to war with itself, they were still recovering with the war with the Dominion and the yards were working at full strength, repairing and creating new ships and systems for the exploration of the galaxy. It was all a little different for Remae, he knew the civil war was continuing, he had to get back… Admiral Jopek, CO of Utopia Planitia had done his best, but the technology didn’t exist as far as they knew and when the Bajoran had heard that, it began his realisation that he’d better get off his butt and make a life for himself in this universe, he’d done that the best he could. He’d taken command of the USS Firebrande, the research and development ship of the fleet yards, Galaxy class but modified and remodified to test new deigns, new ideas and in the case of tomorrow’s test flight, a new type of warp drive. “Another ale, Captain?”, asked Marnie, the owner of the bar he’d been frequenting lately. All the civilians around never really fit in with Remae’s idea of Starfleet but they were the best in their fields. “Not tonight Ms Ferenc, we have the warp trials tomorrow; not that it’s a secret, the entire place was taking about it.”, he said before adding, “Weren’t you going to be providing lunch for all those Admirals before departure? I’ll most likely see you in the morning then.”,he said draining his class before calling it a night. (USS Firebrande, Bridge, Captain Remae Ktell – 07.00) “The Spiral Geometry Drive will be the next stage in exploration for the Federation.”, said Doctor Dervin, Tanya was used to giving these kinds of speeches, but Remae hadn’t remembered her being so nervous. She was the top in her field in Warp Theory, UP’s very own Warp Technologies Officer and inventor of the SGD or the ‘Twister’ as the crew had come to call it. “This drive actually creates a controlled wormhole, thanks to the extension of the warp plasma conduits along the side of the hull, leading to the deflector array, we can open a wormhole, the only limitations in the distance travelled will be if the ship enters uncharted space, you could in theory travel to the edge of long range sensor scans, stop, take another scan and create a new wormhole to continue your journey.”, she explained carefully showing a presentation of the drive performing in tests. The image of the Firebrande was on display, blue warp plasma ran down the entire length of the hull on both sides, converging on the deflector dish. “The dish sends out a subspace beam that cuts and opens a small hole leading to a deep layer of subspace, deeper than warp, transwarp or other tunnelling forms of travel.”, she said as the demonstration continued to show the ship jumping to warp, a beam coming out of the dish and a wormhole opening in front of the ship before it was engulfed and it disappeared. “We don’t know the speed or range of the wormhole but we do know the costs of this drive, the entire warp engine, the warp matrix and the plasma conduits had to be redesigned totally. This will limit normal warp speeds and the power drain would be extreme, so far, the warp core on the Firebrande is running at 125% just to initiate the subspace spiral.”, she finished up, although tempted to go into real details, she stopped. This was a briefing for a bunch of Admirals who didn’t know a warp core from a warp initiating submatrix… Remae was listening carefully for good reason, the SGD was his ticket back to the dimension of the galaxy he had left, not that anyone knew about it, or his plans but as soon as he had heard about this idea, he had made sure he was going to get command of the ship and do all he could to make the ship change his dimensional outlook and get him back. (USS Firebrande, Bridge, Captain Remae Ktell – 09.00) =^= You are clear for the warp test, Captain =^= Jopek was as Vulcan as ever but Remae felt a little sorry, he was going to let him down but that was going to have to be the price, he had to return. “Understood Admiral, Remae out.”, he said and CONN reported they had departed the docking station and were heading out, the Bajoran had waited long enough and he pressed a button on his command console, a button he’d been programming for days, a button that was going to execute a number of commands. He pressed the button and without warning every transporter on the ship, on the starbase, on the shuttles and on the surrounding ships energised, transporting over 1,000 people off the Firebrande at the same time. Ten seconds later, he was totally alone. “Computer, command Remae Alpha One.”, he said and the computer complied, shields went up, the warp drive came online and they jumped to warp one. (Reply from NONE) (Posted by Anthony Keen) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Firebrande, Bridge, Captain Remae Ktell – 10.30) The ship was running at low warp, Doctor Dervin wasn’t joking around when she said the traditional warp drive would be less effective in the new configuration. Remae was running the risk of being caught by the ships in pursuit of the Firebrande but he wasn’t far from his goal, a red giant star that was reasonably local to Utopia Planitia and Earth. His plan was to create a wormhole that passed near to the star, and he was going to play havoc with the wormhole geometry, if his calculations were correct, it would push him through the subspace barriers of the universe. In fact, he had no idea at all if this would work, most of his calculations were based on accidents and other natural events in the history of Starfleet’s records. One thing he had to do was being in Engineering to initiate the wormhole. (USS Firebrande, Engineering, Remae Ktell – 11.00) Remae had left his commbadge on the bridge, he knew that Starfleet wasn’t going to be happy with him, as per usual, he doubted a new command would be waiting for him when he got back… more than likely, another court marshal. The doors opened into the empty Engineering section, the core pulsed away as per normal… perhaps a little faster than normal but the sheer fact that this core was different than any other that he had seen always took him by surprise. In order to power the deflector dish and initial the spiral needed, the core actually rotated slightly and attached to a different set of plasma transfer conduits, these route the power to the deflector dish. “Computer, prepare to activate the Geometry Drive.”, he said as he entered the entry and exit points close to the red giant, everything has been calculated long before he had stepping onto the ship, all he needed to do was engage the drive. The core shutdown and began to turn… it was like watching the hands of a clock move, it was slow. With the core offline, the ship was decelerating but it wasn’t too long before it connected to its second set of injectors, the core came back to life, it was at a strange angle but it was powered up again. Remae turned on a monitor, it showed the forward view of the ship, a beam of energy was shooting out the front, from the dish, it was digging into subspace and before Remae knew what had happened, the beam had opened a hole in space, the Firebrande was inside the wormhole, inside the blue vortex travelling at quite a speed. Something shook the ship, it slammed Remae into the wall… whatever was happening, it was taking over his existence, white was engulfing him and he passed out. (Reply from NONE) (Posted by Anthony Keen) ======================================================================================================================== (Starbase Geneva, Café, Commander Remae Ktell – 15.30) Remae had chosen a quiet corner of the café to await the arrival of his new assignment, the USS Paladin. He’d been onboard Geneva for the better part of a week. The past few months since his return had been hard. He’d told the truth to his superiors once the Firebrande had arrived; he’d surrendered himself and the ship and was immediately taken into custody. The 52nd fleet commanders had taken quite an interest in the ship and its new drive, but they were also interested in removing Remae’s commission and in a quickly arranged a hearing, it was decided that he was a good, experienced officer that could be used in the fleet and in the civil war, a demotion was ordered and if it wasn’t for testimony from Admiral Jopek, Admiral LoDona and other flag officers, the Bajoran’s days would have been over in the 52nd Fleet. He’d been kept close at hand on Geneva but he’d taken a fancy as to watching the ships dock and he’d taken a table close a window where he could watch the arrival of the USS Paladin, one of the most massive creations he’d ever seen, watching it dock was simply amazing. However, over the weeks he’d been waiting, he’d been keeping a close eye out for the Spectre or another Spectre class, news wasn’t easy to come by and so far, he'd not heard anything or see anything. (Starbase Geneva, Café, Commander Remae Ktell – 15.45) Time had passed and it was time for him to return to return to his duties… he was looking at the PADD that still showed his new orders for him, to report to the Paladin’s Captain as First Officer one hour after the ship arrived. Presumably to give the crew a chance to settle in and for any important briefings to take place. The status board showed that the ship had indeed just docked at one of the external docking ports, he decided to take a pod out to get a good view of the ship, a lazy ride in the one man pod would give him a real idea of this ship actual size and what he was in for. (Reply from None) (Posted by Anthony Keen) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Bridge, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1535) Eva watched as the Paladin exited the subspace river and entered normal space again. On the main view screen Starbase Geneva could be seen in the distance as the Paladin approached at impulse. One month into their journey back to Federation space they had stumbled upon a previously undiscovered branch of the subspace river. It had cut months off of their return trip, but it had still taken weeks in the river to make it back to Geneva. The month leading up to their discovery of the river had been an extremely interesting one. Commander Capps had been severally injured, Lt. O'Connor had later come down with a serious illness and both had to take medical leave to recuperate, but with the support of the rest of the senior staff they had managed to make it back in one piece. ~Feels good to be back.~ Eva thought as she stood. "Open hailing frequencies," She said, taking a step toward the view screen. "Geneva Control, this is Captain Straton of the USS Paladin requesting permission to dock." There was a slight pause before the speakers came to life with a reply. =/\=Paladin this is Geneva Control. You are clear to dock at external dock six. Fleet Command has requested your presence here on Geneva as soon as you dock Captain Straton, and welcome home.=/\= "Acknowledged," Eva replied then nodding to terminate the channel. "You heard the man external dock six. Take us in." (Reply ALL) (posted by Wes) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Bridge, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1540) The Paladin finished docking, Eva tapped a command on her arm opening a comm channel to Engineering. "Captain Straton to Lt. Matrix," She said, "Lt. I'd like you to coordinate and oversee any repairs we might need while at Geneva. Have list of needed supplies ready for Lt. Adams as soon as possible." (Reply Matrix) Eva closed the connection then looked up at Lt. Adams at OPS. "Lt, I want you to compile a list of needed supplies for all departments and send it along to Geneva OPS. We might as well re-supply our stores while we are here, as well as implement repairs. Update the ships roster and have any new senior officers report directly to me. Establish a rotation for shore leave as well. I don't plan on being here long before heading back to the front, but might as well allow the crew some down time while we are here. Also inform medical to transport Commander Capps and Lt. O'Connor as well as all other long term wounded to Geneva medical." (reply Adams) "Lt. Menelian," She said turning toward her TAC\SC. "I want you and Ensign Trei to maintain strict security measures. Coordinate your efforts with Geneva Security. We need to be on guard for possible saboteurs." (Reply Menelian) "Lt. Brownlee, I would like you to work with Lt. Matrix on any possible upgrades we can make to the ships sensors. They just might give us an edge in the middle of a fire fight." (Reply Brownlee) She turned back toward the main view screen and a small half smile crossed her face at what she was about to say next. "And one last thing. I expect EVERYONE to take a little RnR themselves. A little down time will do all of us some good. No telling when we will get this opportunity again, so take advantage of it while you can, and that IS and order." She stood then and tugged on her uniform top. "Lt. Adams, you have the CONN. I will be in my Ready Room." She then turned and walked across the Bridge and into her Ready Room. ~Have to decide what I am going to do for my RnR. Can't go setting a bad example for my crew.~ She thought as the Ready Room doors closed behind her. (Reply All) (posted by Wes) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Main Engineering, CEO LT Steve Matrix, 1540) "Captain Straton to Lt. Matrix," She said, "Lt. I'd like you to coordinate and oversee any repairs we might need while at Geneva. Have list of needed supplies ready for Lt. Adams as soon as possible." =^= Aye Captain. We'll coordinate with the Geneva and Lieutenant Adams right away. =^= (Reply Straton, IYW) "Matrix to second officer. Sir... Mr. Adams. I'm to coordinate our supply Needs with you. I need to review with my engineering staff and will have our request in by 1100 tomorrow. Do you know how long we'll be at Geneva? This will help me determine our priorities." (Reply Adams) "Thank you Lieutenant. I would also like any updates from all departments on any last minute upgrades or repair requests by 2200 tomorrow. Could you alert all departments on behalf of engineering?" (Reply Adams) "Very well." replied Matrix. Matrix stood up and headed toward engineering station three to review operational status. As he walked he tapped his comm badge. =^= Matrix to Ensign Raythn, Ensign Cohen. Please report to my office as soon as your duties permit. Matrix out. =^= (Reply Rathyn) Matrix punched up the schematics and repair schedules the crew had been accumulating during the last few months. ~Assuming we'll be at space dock for as long as needed we might be able to do some substantial upgrades.~ thought Matrix. ~If we could augment our staff with the Geneva we could get a lot accomplished.~ (Reply any, none, those listed above) (Posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Deck 1, Bridge - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1541) Lieutenant Adams pressed the last few buttons on his panel notifying Geneva command and control of their successful docking and that they could connect the two airlocks on the port side. "Docking successful," stated Adams to the rest of the bridge after getting a nod from their navigation officer. It had been two weeks since Adams had taken over the Chief of Operations from Lieutenant O'Connor, who was currently recovering from a serious illness in the Paladin's sick bay. It had been a whirlwind two months since requesting the transfer to operations from engineering. The discovery of the subspace river cut several months off their trip and it was good to be back. Captain Straton's voice broke the lieutenant's thoughts and he whirled around in his seat. "Lt, I want you to compile a list of needed supplies for all departments and send it along to Geneva OPS. We might as well re-supply our stores while we are here, as well as implement repairs. Update the ships roster and have any new senior officers report directly to me. Establish a rotation for shore leave as well. I don't plan on being here long before heading back to the front, but might as well allow the crew some down time while we are here. Also inform medical to transport Commander Capps and Lt. O'Connor as well as all other long term wounded to Geneva medical." "Aye, sir," responded Adams and turned back around to his workstation when a beep came from the comm system. NRPG: Steve, since I'm not second officer yet, I'm going to alter your character's speech a little bit. Sorry. It looses a little bit of what you were trying to pull calling my character "sir". :-) RPG: =^=Matrix to Mr. Adams,=^= the chief engineer's voice came over the comm system. =^=I'm to coordinate our supply needs with you. I need to review with my engineering staff and will have our request in by 1100 tomorrow. Do you know how long we'll be at Geneva? This will help me determine our priorities.=^= "No problem," responded Adams. "I'm setting up a database to collect all the inventory needed right now. Just drop the information in there once you have it. The Captain said we will only be here a few days before we head back out to the front." =^=Thank you Lieutenant. I would also like any updates from all departments on any last minute upgrades or repair requests by 2200 tomorrow. Could you alert all departments on behalf of engineering?=^= "I'll include that in my message to department heads." =^=Very well,=^= replied Matrix. "Adams out." The lieutenant closed the comm channel with another touch of his badge and returned to his workstation. A few taps and he had set up a database to collect all the inventory that needed re-supply. "Computer, relay the following message to all department heads: 'Chief of Operations to all department heads. I've created an inventory database called RESUPLY-24070402. Please put all inventory needs in there by 1200 hours tomorrow and I will get Geneva to re-supply in the next twenty-four hours. Engineering needs to know about any upgrades and repair requests by 2200 tomorrow. Please coordinate with one of the engineering officers. Adams out.' Computer, end recording and send." (reply Weir, Menelian, Matrix, Brownlee iyw) After completing the task, Adams set about creating a schedule for shore leave. Which, was no small task for 8,600 members of the crew. But, a simple random bin sort algorithm where at least a fourth of the crew was still on board at all times and he had it. He sent this out to everyone's computer terminal, so that they knew the schedule for their shore leave. "Adams to Doctor Weir," stated Adams with a touch of his comm badge. (reply Weir) "We have docked with Starbase Geneva. Please have Commander Capps and Lieutenant O'Connor ready for transport to the infirmary on the starbase. I will inform the medical staff to expect new patients." (reply Weir, any) (posted by Jason French) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Bridge, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1542) "Lt. Menelian," She said turning toward her TAC\SC. "I want you and Ensign Trei to maintain strict security measures. Coordinate your efforts with Geneva Security. We need to be on guard for possible saboteurs." Menelian nodded once, and she moved on to others. After a few seconds though, she brought her voice back up and said: "And one last thing. I expect EVERYONE to take a little RnR themselves. A little down time will do all of us some good. No telling when we will get this opportunity again, so take advantage of it while you can, and that IS and order." ~Rest and Recreation. I wouldn't need it if I were still in my fighter.~ Menelian thought with resignation. He stepped back from the Tactical console and gestured to his relief, "Watch it." He said. "Make sure this console is still here when I get back." There wouldn't be that much to do at the base anyway. He tapped his badge, "Menelian to Trei, be in my office in fifteen minutes. Chief Menelian to Security Center, send a security team to every transporter room and disembarkation point on the ship, watch for anything suspicious... and prepare a rotating schedule. We'll have no less then eight people on duty at each spot until we leave Geneva space." (reply: TAC/ASC, any) Menelian stepped into a turbolift and barked, "Security." (reply: Trei, any) (posted by Trout) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Security - Lieutenant Menelian - 15.43) "I heard your orders over comm. I have my team guarding the security lock in 1 and a half hours. When the first shore leave goes over, My team will go on post 2 at a time for 4 hour shifts rotating until we leave Geneva. I will roam Geneva for suspicious activity. I trust my men sir" "How wonderful for you, Ensign." Menelian said without missing a beat. "I'll order you a cake and organize our units to sing joyous hymns for you. I, on the other hand, don't trust anybody that I haven't known for at least ten years... and not even many of them." Menelian sat in his chair and folded his hands together. His brow furled as he looked at his young Assistant Chief. "Therefore, we'll have multiple teams covering ALL of the debarkation points. We'll have rotating teams in ALL of the transporter rooms. Further, we'll have two squads on duty on Geneva to supplement their security force and to watch our own crew-" he poked a pale green finger at Trei "You will be in charge of liaising with Geneva's Security Department and arranging it. We don't take no for an answer, remember that as well." He refolded his hands together. "We'll also use this time to train those units that ARE still on duty. And I want extra roving patrols through the ship, just in case somebody manages to slip through our cordon at the gates and gets onto eh ship to sabotage her. Dying because a bomb was stuck to our warp core and we were too lazy to find it... wouldn't make me happy. In fact, if anyone gets on this ship that shouldn't be, I'll get down-right cranky." The Romulan paused for a moment, "Am I clear so far, Ensign?" (reply: Trei) (posted by Trout) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Security - ACTO Ensign(SG) Detron Trei - 15.44) Detron wasn't shocked by the Romulan's directive but he had differences with how to impliment it. His Betazoid half preferred a civilized atmosphere with fellow officers and personnel. Maybe the Romulan needed to get in touch with his inner child. "Yes sir. I comply with your orders. My team will welcome the backup. I will still roam Geneva as I stated with my comm open sir." ~Fantastic. This is going to be a bleeping 6 month paradise.~ (Reply Mendian) (Posted by Edward) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Security, TAC/SC's Office - Lt Menelian - 1544) "Yes sir. I comply with your orders. My team will welcome the backup. I will still roam Geneva as I stated with my comm open sir." "Very well." Menelian said as he stood up. "You are dismissed, Ensign." (reply: if desired) The Romulan watched the ensign leave, then shook his head and walked over to his safe. They just didn't make Ensigns like they used to. He pulled out a few PADDS from his secure drawer in the safe and sat back down behind his desk, he had some work to do. (USS Paladin - Security, TAC/SC's Office - Lt Menelian - 1906) =^=Lt. Rath to Maj- Lt. Menelian,=^= Menelian, sitting straight-backed as always, quirked his eyebrow slightly and replied with a dry, "Go ahead, Lieutenant." =^=Lieutenant, I was curious if you would be free for a little fighter practice on the fighter holodeck latter this evening. That's assuming of course you haven't lost your edge sitting behind a tactical console these past few months. Think you still got what it takes to take on your old XO in a little one on one? Imogene seems to think your getting rusty sitting behind that tactical console." [Like an old Targ.] Menelian put his PADD down, now both his eyebrows were pencil thin and straight, as his old FSXO continued with: "Lieutenant, you know as well as I do that you need to log a specific number of flight hours, both simulation and real, in order to keep your wings. I've check and you have not logged enough simulation flight hours or actual flight hours. Here is your chance to log some simulation flight hours. We could do it one on one or I could assemble the Dragon Slayers and the Fighting Whatever's and we can do it squadron against squadron. Either way it gets you out from behind that tactical console for a bit. What do you say?" The Romulan chewed on that for a couple as he brought up his monitor and his logged flight hours. He still had thirty days, but logging fifteen hours of flight time in thirty days wasn't as easy as it sounded... not when one had to keep track of a veritable empire of Security personnel on a ship the size of a medium sized Starbase. "Very well." He said a couple of moments later. "I'll meet you in the Fighter Holodecks in twenty-five minutes. Unlike others, I have real duties I must be sure are covered before I play." He cut the channel with the closest thing to a joke he'd ever make in public. Rath was a good fighter pilot, she just tended to be a little to familiar for Menelian's taste. But then, she wasn't Romulan, so he didn't expect perfection. He wouldn't need a flight suit for the simulation; he could have one replicated directly to fit his size. He put his PADDS back in secure lockup and tapped his badge as he was leaving the office, "Lieutenant Menelian to Ensign Trei and the Security Situation Desk. I will be in Training for the next two hours; I only want to be bothered for an emergency." (reply: any, if desired) (posted by Trout) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Sickbay - CMO's Officer - Medical Officer Lieutenant(jg) Dr Kellita Weir - 1545) With a sigh Kellita opened the message on her console. [Chief of Operations to all department heads. I've created an inventory database called RESUPLY-24070402. Please put all inventory needs in there by 1200 hours tomorrow and I will get Geneva to re-supply in the next twenty-four hours. Engineering needs to know about any upgrades and repair requests by 2200 tomorrow. Please coordinate with one of the engineering officers. Adams out.] Kell sighed again. She was still *supposed* to be working part time but with the departure of Dr Whetari the whole caboodle had landed in her lap. Not only were they short-handed by one full-time officer but also down a CMO. It felt like she hardly got to see Sarouk these days, never mind her baby, working almost double shifts as she was. She opened up the inventory list checked it was up to date and sent the requirements to the specified database. Once that was done, she noticed that the shore leave roster was ready. She looked at the medical staff she had available and shook her head. ~Well let's just hope that no one gets sick whilst we're here. Unless we get more staff assigned~ =/\=Adams to Doctor Weir.=/\= "Go ahead, Lieutenant." =/\=We have docked with Starbase Geneva. Please have Commander Capps and Lieutenant O'Connor ready for transport to the infirmary on the starbase. I will inform the medical staff to expect new patients.=/\= "They're ready, Lieutenant. I'll send their notes over for the attention of the CMO now. Is there anything else I can do for you? I've sent the Sickbay requirements to your database, fortunately Dr Whetari kept good records so that made it easier than it might otherwise have been." (reply Adams, any) (posted by Liz) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Bridge - CSO Lieutenant (jg) Joran Matthew Brownlee - 15:45) "Lt. Brownlee, I would like you to work with Lt. Matrix on any possible upgrades we can make to the ships sensors. They just might give us an edge in the middle of a fire fight." "Aye, captain." Joran tapped his commbadge. "Lt. Brownlee to Lt. Matrix." (reply Matrix) "Meet me in my office at earliest convenience." (reply Matrix) "Acknowledged." Joran closed the channel, and went off to his office. (reply Matrix, any) (posted by Spencer) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Main Engineering - CEO Lieutenant Steven Matrix - 15:45) Matrix was busy working in his office, configuring the refit quotas and trying to figure out to deal with one less engineering officer. "Lt. Brownlee to Lt. Matrix." =^= What can I help you with JG? =^= "Meet me in my office at earliest convenience." replied Brownlee Matrix smiled and sat back in his chair, =^= Negative JG. I'm too busy to leave, besides I've got enough to deal with at the moment. What do you need? =^= replied Matrix "Acknowledged." Joran closed the channel, and went off to his office. ~ Geez. ~ thought Matrix to himself. (Reply Brownlee, any, none) (Posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Security - ACTO Ensign(SG) Detron Trei - 15.45) Detron walked into Mendian's office as ordered. He spoke his plan before Mendian could respond. "I heard your orders over comm. I have my team guarding the security lock in 1 and a half hours. When the first shore leave goes over, My team will go on post 2 at a time for 4 hour shifts rotating until we leave Geneva. I will roam Geneva for suspicious activity. I trust my men sir" (Reply Mendian) (Posted by Edward) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Deck 1, Bridge - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1546) Lieutenant Adams sat at his workstation organizing the ship's operations how that they had docked at Starbase Geneva. "Adams to Doctor Weir," stated Adams with a touch of his comm badge. =^=Go ahead, Lieutenant,=^= came the voice of Doctor Weir over the communication system. "We have docked with Starbase Geneva. Please have Commander Capps and Lieutenant O'Connor ready for transport to the infirmary on the starbase. I will inform the medical staff to expect new patients." =^=They're ready, Lieutenant,=^= she confirmed. =^=I'll send their notes over for the attention of the CMO now. Is there anything else I can do for you? I've sent the Sickbay requirements to your database, fortunately Dr Whetari kept good records so that made it easier than it might otherwise have been.=^= "Excellent," responded Adams. "No that is all. I will coordinate with the Geneva transporter room in order to get them beamed to their infirmary." (reply Weir iyw) "Adams out." The lieutenant touched another button on his console opening up a channel to Geneva transport. "Lieutenant Adams on the USS Paladin to Geneva transport." =^=Geneva transport. Go ahead lieutenant,=^= responded a deep voice over the comm system. "We have two patients in our sickbay which need to be transported directly to the infirmary," explained Adams. "I'm sending you the coordinates now. Please transport at your earliest opportunity. The Geneva Infirmary is expecting them." =^=Understood and coordinates received.=^= "Thank you. Adams out." (reply any iyw) (posted by Jason French) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Main Engineering - CEO Lieutenant Steven Matrix - 15:51) =^= Matrix to Ensign Cohen. Please report. =^= Matrix was reviewing scheduling and hadn't noticed that a few minutes had passed since he hailed Ensign Cohen without a response. Matrix was annoyed, but Peter had a reputation for ignoring comm hails especially if he was in the middle of something. "Computer, locate Ensign Cohen." [Ensign Cohen is in cargo bay 1.] "Computer, is Mr. Cohen breathing." replied Matrix. [Affirmative.] ~Lets try this again.~ =^= Matrix to Ensign Cohen. Please report. =^= A few moments passed, "Ensign Cohen here, what can I do for you chief?" said Peter. =^= First you can check your comm badge for a malfunction, I hailed you about 7 minutes ago. =^= The sound of a tritanium wrench could be heard hitting the floor. "Damn it...sorry LT. I had my hands full, I'm repairing the cargo transporter here in cargo bay 1." replied Peter. =^= Okay Peter I should have known you were arm deep into something. I'm getting the engineering officers together for a dinner tonight. Can you make it say around 2000 in the promenades area, deck 68? =^= Peter smiled, "Only if you're buying... sir." =^= Well, then that's an order. Report to deck 68 port rec area at 2000. Matrix out. =^= "Yes sir. Cohen out." replied Peter. =^= Matrix to Ensign Rathyn. Please report. =^= (Reply Rathyn) (Posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== (Geneva, Promenade, Pilot officer Smith, 1601) Smith watched the Paladin and the other ships through the windows as she sat at a table in a café. It had been a busy time. She had spent most of her time doing paper work. As well as reviewing maintenance on the fighters. She sipped her drink and glanced at the PADD that she had in front of her. She scanned the names on it. ~Ah ha here he is~ “Ooww he’s made 2nd Liutentnat Smith. Well Kenny it looks like you have gone up in the world.” She finished her drink and stood up. "Now lets seeif I can find him." (Reply Any) (posted by Robbie) ======================================================================================================================== (Shuttlepod, Commander Remae Ktell - 17.00) Remae was making his way to the Paladin but he wasn't rushing, he was taking in the immense ship from a distance. It had taken over an hour to complete his visual inspection of the Meredith Class Vessel. He hadn't seen one before but he had heard about these mobile starbases and what they could do and he wasn't going to waste a chance to look one over. His time was now up, however, it was time to dock and report in to the Captain. He'd figured enough time had gone by to let the CO and Bridge crew get their post docking chores out of the way, so he opened a hail to the Paladin. "USS Paladin Operations, this is Commander Remae Ktell requesting permission to dock.", he said clearly. The queue of vessels coming and going was impressive but his little pod wasn't going to take up a lot of room and he was sure someone would make good use of it. (Reply from Paladin) "Understood", was all he said as he moved the pod towards one of the single small docking bays, it wasn't long before he was docked and asking permission to come aboard. (USS Paladin, Secondary Shuttle Bay, Commander Remae Ktell - 17.15) Remae was aboard at the bottom of the ship, he had a small bag and he walked down the docking bay, crewmembers were buzzing around, occasionally looking his way but noone seemed to pay him a lot of attention. (USS Paladin, Turbolift, Commander Remae Ktell - 17.18) After dropping his bag in one of the many storage pods around the bay, he was in a turbolift going all the way to the Bridge, crew were getting on and off, but the efficient turbolift had him at his destination quickly. (USS Paladin, Bridge, Commander Remae Ktell - 17.20) He consulted one of the crew that he came across first and learned that Captain Straton was in her Ready Room... this was a new experience for Remae, he'd not reported in for duty since he was last First Officer, now he was going to do it again... he pressed the door chime. (USS Paladin, Ready Room, Commander Remae Ktell - 17.23) After being called into the room, he came to a slight attention and announced to his new CO, "Captain Straton, Commander Remae Ktell reporting onboard.", he said waiting for a reply from his new CO. (Reply from Straton, Any) (Posted by Anthony Keen) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Deck 1, Bridge - Ensign JG Malia Catar - 1701) Ensign Catar had just started her duty shift after her CO, Lieutenant Adams, had paged her to assume his station on the bridge. They were running with a limited crew now that the Paladin had docked at Starbase Geneva. There wasn't much activity, but the station had to always be manned, even when docked at a starbase. After a few minutes a comm message started coming in. =^=USS Paladin Operations, this is Commander Remae Ktell requesting permission to dock.=^= "Acknowledged, Commander," said the young ensign. She tapped a few buttons and retrieved the best fit for the small pod the commander was flying around in. "You are cleared to land in shuttle bay two." =^=Understood,=^= replied the commander and then the channel closed from the other end. Ensign Catar continued going on with her normal duties. (reply none) (posted by Jason French) ======================================================================================================================== (Starbase Geneva - Promenade - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1702) Lieutenant Adams was in the first group granted shore leave on Geneva and decided to walk around the starbase in order to clear his mind. Being stuck for three months on the same ship without a change in surroundings can leave one feeling depressed. Sure holodecks help, but there's nothing better than getting out and walking around. It definitely wasn't home, but that feeling of being safe and away from the war came over the lieutenant. The starbase's promenade was fairly crowded with the influx of people from the Paladin and a handful of other transport vessels. Adams had to side step a few people just to get across to a replimat for a quick drink before continuing his wandering around the starbase. He looked down at one of the tables and saw a familiar face looking up at him: a Bajoran in his mid-twenties wearing a black Starfleet uniform with blue stripes. "Taban!" exclaimed Adams with a smile on his face. Ensign Fala Taban returned the lieutenant's smile and stood up and shook both hands with him. "How are you doing, Chris?" he asked sitting back down. Adams sat down with him at the table. "Good. Good. What are you doing here?" "I've been transferred to the Paladin. I'm going to be working in Stellar Cartography. Looks like you have moved up in the ranks quickly," stated Fala pointing up at the neck area alluding to Adams's second pip. "Yea. I'm the chief of operations on the Paladin now. Our former chief came down with an illness a couple weeks back and I had to fill in. We were sling shot hundreds of light years from here and just got back. Come and I will give you a tour of the ship." "Maybe later," said the Bajoran taking another sip of his tea. "Chris. I have some news and I must give it to you in private." "What is it?" asked Adams excitedly. "Not now. In private." "Okay. Let's start our tour and we can start with my quarters." The both stood up and started walking back to the airlock where the Paladin was docked. (USS Paladin - Deck 9, Personal Quarters Lieutenant JG Adams - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1727) Lieutenant Adams and Ensign Fala walked into the chief operation officer's personal quarters. Adams was getting really anxious wanting to hear what Taban had to tell him. "Okay," said Adams impatiently as the door slid shut. "What's all the secrecy?" "It's about you mom, Chris," said the Bajoran looking into Adam's eyes a serious look on his face. "What about her?" "President Doenitz has ordered the families of conspirators rounded up and detained in facilities away from the rest of the population. The conditions at these places are deplorable. They remind me of the places my grandmother told me about during the Cardassian occupation of Bajor. She's has been picked up and moved to one of these camps." The room became quiet as Adams took in the news. A single tear rolled on the outside of his round face. "I…I…don't believe you," said Adams in a quiet raspy voice. "She's tried to get word to you, but ever since you graduated from the Academy, you've been impossible to get a hold of. For all intensive purposes, you just disappeared. I found out about your mom's situation and I've been trying to find you for the past four months. When I heard you were on the side of LoDona and posted to the Paladin, I tried my best to get transferred to this post as soon..." "I have to do something," interrupted Chris. "I have to go back to Earth and rescue her." "There's nothing you can do about it. If you go back Doenitz's forces will capture you and what help would that be?" "What about dad?" asked Adams desperate for solutions. "Chris," Fala paused looking at Adams right in the face. "Your dad is back working for Starfleet Tactical which is under Admiral Doenitz's control. He was probably the one that tipped them off to her." Adams picked the football off his bed and forcefully threw it across the room. There was a crash as a few things fell of his desk after being hit. He was now breathing heavy trying not to let all the emotions he was now feeling to bubble to the surface. "Look. Chris. I know your mad, but…" "Mad is only half of it," responded Adams through clinched teeth. "Ever since my parents divorced, he's been trying to punish her. Well, he finally got his wish, but at what price Taban? What price?" "I'm going to leave and let you sort things out," explained the Bajoran. "I hate to be the one that had to bring this to you, but I've been trying to get in touch ever since I found out. If you need anything, let me know. We are now serving on the same ship, so I'm here for you, buddy." With that, Fala walked out the door leaving Adams looking down at the floor trying to figure out what his next move was. (USS Paladin - Deck 1, Outside Captain's Ready Room - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1752) Still reeling from the news his long time friend Fala Taban had given him, Lieutenant Adams was now determined to leave the ship and go back to Earth to rescue his mother. Now the toughest part of his journey: asking for a leave of absence from Captain Straton. He stood outside her ready room for almost two whole minutes contemplating what he was going to say. Several people on the bridge stared at him wondering why he wasn't moving. Finally, he reached up and touched the door chime. (reply Straton) The doors swooshed open and Adams entered the captain's ready room. He walked up to the desk along the wall and looked down at the captain with a serious look on his face. Sweat rolled down his forehead accentuating the rosy color of his face. You could tell he was under a lot of strain. There was a long pause before Adams finally spoke. "Sir, I've come to ask for a leave of absence." (reply Straton) (posted by Jason French) ======================================================================================================================== (Starbase Geneva - Marine Country - Pilot officer Smith - 1705) It had taken Jennifer a long time for her to find where the 1st Buddica Company. After a few wrong turns she had finally arrived at their barracks. She opened the hatch and stepped in. The room was large with bunk beds lined up and down in long rows. She saw a Sergeant walk up to her. "Are you lost Sir." She smiled at him. "I'm looking for Beta platoon 'Troubled Minds'." The Sergeant gave her a slight look. "Next Door on your right is Beta platoon. Sir." She nodded. "Thank you sergeant." She followed his instructions and found her self in a room identical to the one before. She collared a private who pointed her in the right direction. She then headed off to the far end of the room where she had been told the squad should be. "Hay petrol pigeon what are you doing here?" She turned to see a tall marine with the rank of 2n Lieutenant striding towards her. She grinned as the marine stopped in front of her. "Nice to see you to Kenneth. The Paladin's just docked were here for a few days as we turn around" She gave her brother a big hug which he give back. She grinned at him as she looked him up and down. "So you made 2nd Lieutenant. The Marines must really be desperate." Kenneth grinned back and nodded at her rank "Not as desperate as the fleet." Jennifer grinned. “So where are you heading, or can’t you tell me.” “We are being posted to the Champlain.” Her eyes widened. “Really, you know Roberts there?” “Yes. But I don’t think he knows I’m coming.” “Kenneth can we meet later. I have a few things to do first.” She watched him nod. “I’ll see you at 1800 on the promenade.” “Okay see you there soldier boy.” “Don’t be late petrol pigeon.” Jennifer grinned and then headed back to the Paladin. She had few things to check up on before her dinner arrangement. (reply any) (posted by Robbie) ======================================================================================================================== (Genevea - Promanade - ACTO Ensign(SG) Detron Trei - 17.21) Detron charged two of his best security officers to guard the security hatch entering the Paladin. Detron left Ames and Brei at their post as he moved to Starbase Geneva's Promanade. The influx of people from the Paladin made it difficult to move. He found a place at the bar which was a suitable place to observe any suspicious activity. He ordered an Earth Iced Tea to stay sharp. He will never impair himself on duty. Honor would never stand for it. He took a drink from his glass and saw Adams talking to a Bajoran. He waved at them. (Reply Adams) (Posted by Edward) ======================================================================================================================== (Starbase Geneva - Promenade, Replimat - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1722) Lieutenant Christopher Adams stood up from his small table at the replimat offering his old friend Ensign Fala Taban a tour of his new posting, the USS Paladin. They walked pass a bar when Fala noticed a Klingon waving in their direction. The Bajoran grabbed Adams's shoulder and glanced over towards the tall Klingon. "I think that Klingon knows you," pointed out Fala. Adams looked up recognizing his fellow crewmate Ensign Detron Trei. "Yes, let me introduce you." They approached the Klingon security officer. "Hello, Detron. This is an old friend of mine, Fala Taban." (reply Trei) "He's joining the crew of the Paladin in Stellar Cartography. How's your new CO? I heard he's a Romulan. You must be pleased about that," Adams said sarcastically. (reply Trei) (posted by Jason French) ======================================================================================================================== (Geneva - Promanade - ACTO Ensign(SG) Detron Trei - 17.23) Welcome to the Paladin Mr Talan. As far as my new CO being a Romulan, It is a regular party( sarcastically. It will have to be strictly business for me not to want to stick a phaser down my throat((sarcastic) How is the Promotion treating you Adams? (Reply Adams) (Posted by Edward) ======================================================================================================================== (Starbase Geneva - Promenade - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1724) Lieutenant Christopher Adams and Ensign Fala Taban had just gotten up from their table at the replimat when they bumped into security officer Ensign Detron Trei. "Welcome to the Paladin Mr. Talan," said Trei to Adams's Bajoran friend. "Talan? Taban." corrected the ensign. "It's actually Mr. Fala. On Bajor the first name is the sir name. Anyway, it's nice to meet you Dentron." (reply Trei) "As far as my new CO being a Romulan, it's a regular party," continued Trei sarcastically. "It will have to be strictly business for me not to want to stick a phaser down my throat." Adams smiled at the thought of the Klingon sticking a phaser down his throat. "How is the Promotion treating you Adams?" asked the young security officer. "Fine. With more responsibility comes more work," explained Adams. "It's always tough to take over for a fallen comrade as well. With the loss of both Commander Capps and Lieutenant O'Connor, it was a pretty high price to pay in order to get home four months earlier." (reply Trei) (posted by Jason French) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Ready Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1724) Eva looked up from her terminal screen as the doors to her Ready Room opened and tall Bajoran man walked into the room and came to attention in front of her desk. "Captain Straton, Commander Remae Ktell reporting onboard,"he said. Eva looked at the man coolly for a few second, not saying a word, sizing him up. "Order," She finally said, holding out her hand, palm upward. She took the PADD handed to her, pressed her thumb against the scanner and waited for the encrypted orders to be decrypted by the ships computer. She then took a moment to read over the orders silently. ~A new First Officer, good.~ She thought as she thumbed through the man personnel record quickly, her eye brow rising. "You've had quite a colorful career Commander," She said finally, setting the PADD down and looking back at the Commander with a steely gaze. "I trust we won't be having any of that here on the Paladin?" (Reply Ktell) "Still, your an experienced command officer and right now those are in extremely short supply. Your impression of the Paladin so far?" She said, still watching the Commander carefully. (Reply Ktell, any) (posted by Wes) ======================================================================================================================== (Geneva - Promanade - ACTO Ensign(SG) Detron Trei - 17.25) "Very well Mr Fala." ~Geez. People are all about being precise lately. This is supposed to be R and R.~ (Reply Adams) (Posted by Edward) ======================================================================================================================== (Starbase Geneva - Promenade - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1726) Lieutenant Christopher Adams and Ensign Fala Taban had just gotten up from their table at the replimat when they bumped into security officer Ensign Detron Trei. "Welcome to the Paladin Mr. Talan," said Trei to Adams's Bajoran friend. "Talan? Taban." corrected the ensign. "It's actually Mr. Fala. On Bajor the first name is the sir name. Anyway, it's nice to meet you Dentron." "Very well Mr. Fala," responded the Klingon security officer gruffly. "As far as my new CO being a Romulan, it's a regular party," continued Trei sarcastically. "It will have to be strictly business for me not to want to stick a phaser down my throat." Adams smiled at the thought of the Klingon sticking a phaser down his throat. "How is the Promotion treating you Adams?" asked the young security officer. "Fine. With more responsibility comes more work," explained Adams. "It's always tough to take over for a fallen comrade as well. With the loss of both Commander Capps and Lieutenant O'Connor, it was a pretty high price to pay in order to get home four months earlier." "We must get going, Chris," prodded Fala. "It was nice meeting you, Mr. Trei." "See you later, Detron," said Adams as the two of them walked away towards the Paladin airlock. (reply none) (posted by Jason French) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Ready Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1726) "I took a slow flight in to gauge the Paladin, Captain, she is one impressive ship. Her abilities as a mobile base and command center are well renowned, however, that strength is also her weakness as in any large base, they can be difficult to defend and clumsy to control at impulse speeds, I am eager to see her in action.", Ktell said before adding, "I have read the logs of the ship, Captain and I believe this is an ideal chance for us to refit the Paladin before heading out.", he said finishing off his idea. Eva regarded the Commander silently for another moment, before finally leaning back in her chair. "At ease Commander," She said, motioning toward one of the chairs in front of her desk with one hand. "An ideal chance to refit the Paladin? We are in the middle of a war. Explain why you think this is an ideal chance to refit the Paladin." (Reply Ktell, Any) (Posted by Wes) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Ready Room, FO, Commander Remae Ktell, 1728) Remae had reported in to his new CO, who was spending a few moments reading his bio... as he did, the Bajoran stood to casual attention, looking around the CO's Office. "You've had quite a colourful career Commander.", said his new CO staring at him before adding, "I trust we won't be having any of that here on the Paladin?", she asked. ~ Oh boy, this is going to be fun, no none of that... I'll be good I guess ~ "No, Captain, none of that -- I'll be the best First Officer to the Paladin, as I can.", he said without a great deal of enthusiasm. "Still, your an experienced command officer and right now those are in extremely short supply. Your impression of the Paladin so far?", she said, continuing to stare. ~ No chair, no relax, no at ease Commander? ~ "I took a slow flight in to gauge the Paladin, Captain, she is one impressive ship. Her abilities as a mobile base and command centre are well renowned, however, that strength is also her weakness as in any large base, they can be difficult to defend and clumsy to control at impulse speeds, I am eager to see her in action.", he said before adding, "I have read the logs of the ship, Captain and I believe this is an ideal chance for us to refit the Paladin before heading out.", he said finishing off his idea. (Reply Straton, Any) (posted by Anthony Keen) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Ready Room, Commander Remae Ktell, 1728) Remae was offered a seat which he took gratefully, for a moment, he relaxed, until... "An ideal chance to refit the Paladin? We are in the middle of a war. Explain why you think this is an ideal chance to refit the Paladin.", she said, asking a valid question that Remae suspected the answer was all too clear but he thought for a moment on the best reply he could give. "Captain, we're less than 2 hours away from the largest shipyards in the 52nd Fleet, the fleet is preparing for the final assault on the core Federation Worlds, if what I have heard is true. If we don't refit the Paladin now, take the 3-4 weeks to prepare her for the final conflict, there is no point in doing it at all until the war is over!", he said and then added, "I've spent a lot of time at Utopia Planitia and I was involved of the construction and deployment of Phoenix, I believe that everything we need to refit the Paladin and prepare her is at hand, along with the other ships that will also be serviced at Geneva.", he said pausing for a moment. "I would like to take command of the refit operation, Captain, if you decided to go ahead with it now, I think it can be done quickly and the benefits would outweighs time spent here at the Starbase.",he said quietly assured of his position. It made perfect sense to do it now, in a few months they could be engaged in a massive battle, or who knew what? (Reply from Straton, Any) (Posted by Anthony Keen) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Ready Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1729) "...I would like to take command of the refit operation, Captain, if you decided to go ahead with it now, I think it can be done quickly and the benefits would outweighs time spent here at the Starbase."Ktell finished. Eva was silent for a moment, she didn't like the idea of the Paladin sitting out of the action for another six weeks, in her opinion they'd already been out of the action long enough. Still, what the Commander said made sense, to a point. "I want you to run this idea past Lt. Matrix, our CEO, Lt. Commander Sarouk, our ATT officer, and Lt. Brownlee, our CSO," She said, leaning forward again. "I want a complete report on what a refit would contain and a time table to completion, consult with the Fleet Yard, if necessary. I will then take the report to Fleet Command and discuss with them the plausibility of performing the refit now before the Paladin is redeployed to the front. Fleet Command will have the final say, as they are in the best position to determine if the Paladin can be spared from the war effort for the time needed for the refit. Have your report to me within 48 hours, I will meet with Fleet Command the following day. Is there anything else?" (Reply Ktell, Any) (posted by Wes) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Ready Room, FO, Commander Remae Ktell - 1732) "...Fleet Command will have the final say, as they are in the best position to determine if the Paladin can be spared from the war effort for the time needed for the refit. Have your report to me within 48 hours, I will meet with Fleet Command the following day. Is there anything else?", she asked, the Captain was going with the recommendation of her First Officer and Remae was pleased that he was able to convince her regarding the refit. "No Captain, I will get to work on the report.", he said and he was dismissed without much more being said, Remae hoped to cultivate a closer relationship with his CO in the future, but now he had a task to perform, he was going to have to pull in a lot of favours from all his contacts on Stardock Phoenix and Geneva and also make quick relationships with the senior officers of the Paladin if he had any chance of pulling off his refit report. (Reply from Any) (Posted by Anthony Keen) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Ready Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1754) Eva was sitting behind her desk enjoying a cup of hot herbal tea while preparing for her meeting in the morning with Fleet Strategic Operations on the Paladin's next mission. She looked up from her terminal screen when her door buzzer sounded suddenly. "Enter," She said, setting down her tea and turning to face the door fully. She frowned as Lt. Adams entered the room and marched up to her desk and stared down to her. She didn't need her empathic ability to see that something had clearly upset the young man, but still she could feel his heightened emotional state through her mental shields. "Sir, I've come to ask for a leave of absence," Adams asked after a moment. Eva took a second to reinforce her mental shields to try and block out the maelstrom of powerful emotions coming from the Lt on the other side of her desk. "Why?" She asked simply looking up at the young man with a serious expression. (Reply Adams, Any0 (posted by Wes) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Deck 1, Captain's Ready Room - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1755) Upset about the news that his old friend Fala Taban and told him about his mother being imprisoned in an internment camp, Lieutenant Adams marched into the captain's ready room. "Sir, I've come to ask for a leave of absence," stated the lieutenant looking down at the seated captain. Looking straight up at the lieutenant she simply asked "Why?" "I just got news from back home on Earth," explained Adams. "So called 'President' Doenitz is rounding up the families of Starfleet officers who have defected to our side. I found out my mother has been rounded up and I think my father may be at the root of it all. This pisses me off so much I cannot tell you. I have to do something. I have to go back to Earth and find her and get her out. This whole war is going too slow. We have to take action and if LoDona isn't going to take any, then I feel I have to go behind enemy lines and do it myself." He grew silent glaring down at his captain, sweat starting to drip down his forehead and he was visibly shaking. He wasn't sure if he could commit to something so drastic, but he felt he had no choice. (reply Straton) (posted by Jason French) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Ready Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1756) "... I found out my mother has been rounded up and I think my father may be at the root of it all. This pisses me off so much I cannot tell you. I have to do something. I have to go back to Earth and find her and get her out. This whole war is going too slow. We have to take action and if LoDona isn't going to take any, then I feel I have to go behind enemy lines and do it myself," Adams explained emotionally. Eva was silent for several seconds as she regarded the Lieutenant coldly. ~He is obviously NOT thinking clearly.~ She thought, trying to decide what to say to the young officer. "Do it yourself?" She finally asked, disbelievingly. "Do what? Get yourself killed? Lieutenant, listen to me. Do you really think that you are the only person in the 52nd with family back on Earth. With family behind enemy lines and in harms way? Your angry and upset, and rightly so, but you are not thinking clearly. Your best chance of freeing your mother, and every other innocent person being persecuted by Doenitz's regime, is NOT running off half cocked on your own and getting yourself killed. Your best chance, their best chance, is you being where you are right now doing what you are doing right now: your duty. You swore an oath to the people of the Federation, your mother included. That oath MUST transcend your personal wishes and desires or you become no better than Doenitz and those we are fighting against. You MUST be willing to sacrifice everything, if that is what is needed, to ensure that they do not have to live the rest of their lives under the oppression of Doenitz's regime. You have a duty, not just to your mother, but to yourself and every citizen of the Federation." She rose from behind her desk and stared the young man straight in the eye unflinchingly. "That duty demands that you remain here and continue doing what you have been doing: fighting to liberate the people of the Federation from under the heel of a tyrant. Request denied." (Reply Adams, Any) (posted by Wes) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Deck 1, Captain's Ready Room - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1757) Lieutenant Christopher Adams straightened his back as Captain Straton rose from her seat meeting the lieutenant gaze directly. "That duty demands that you remain here and continue doing what you have been doing: fighting to liberate the people of the Federation from under the heel of a tyrant. Request denied." Not backing down, Adams continued glaring at his captain his face now only a few feet from hers. "The only reason I have to sacrifice myself is because LoDona is unwilling to go on the offensive. The only news we get from the front is one planet falling after another. And where are we? Patrolling the Neutral Zone. Helping out aliens. Getting pushed over two months away by who knows what. What are we doing? Are we in a war or aren't we? The Paladin is one of the most sophisticated ships in the fleet and she's sitting on the sidelines. I understand my duties, but how can I feel like I'm contributing to the libration of the United Federation of Planets, when the ship I'm on is sitting on the sidelines?" (reply Straton) (posted by Jason French) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - CSO's Office - CSO Lieutenant (jg) Joran Matthew Brownlee - 18:05) Joran sat down in his chair in his office, relieved to be back in charted space. He decided that this would be the perfect time to host a party. He tapped the activator on the computer screen in front of, and spoke to it. "Computer, take a message and send it to all senior staff." [Standing by.] "You are hereby invited to a masquerade to take place on Stardate 2407.04.03 at 18:00 in Holodeck 2 to celebrate our return to the Federation. Dress code is formal black tie. I hope to see you there." He pressed another button, and sent it off. (reply any) (posted by Spencer) ======================================================================================================================== (Geneva -Restaurant - Pilot officer Smith - 1810 ) Jennifer was running late. She had got caught up with things on the Paladin. She cursed her self as she saw Kenneth sitting at a table by a large window. “Nice to see you timing has improved. Its good to see you, pilots are good at reading chronometers. I‘ve ordered for both us both as you were late.” She saw that irritating grinned spread across his face. Her scowled at him as she sat dawn. ~You are such a smug git aren’t you~ “You just watch it. If you want air support when you stuck on some unforgiving planet. You’ll want us pilots to save your worthless hide.” She paused as the food arrived and began eating. “Have your heard anything from the Mafia lately?” It was their family nickname as there was a Smith in nearly every position in Starfleet. “Did you hear the Scott’s got a ship.” ~That’s good. At least it will stop him from moping at home~ “Really so the passed the Academy. They must be slacking.” She grinned with him “He’s a position as a junior engineer on the Steel Talon.” ~Really that’s amazing~ “No. Good for him. Ow have you heard from Spooky Jo lately?” Kenneth shook his head. “No to recently, why have you?” “She sent me a letter. She’s on the Spectre doing her SIF stuff?” “Do you think she will stay at in the SIF?” ~Just coz your feeling lonely being the only marine~ “What and go back to being a Marine again. Why would she want to do that.” She met Kenneth’s hard stair with a slight grin. “Are you saying that there is anything wrong with being a marine.” She could see he was about to start to protest so she grinned even more just to irritate him. “There has been Marines in our family since time immemorial. It was you lot who went to the fleet and joined the dark side.” Jennifer smiled sweetly at him and continued eating. “You heard about Roberts digression with the law?” “No, tell me what happened?” ~He’s not going to like this~ “He got accused of being a traitor.” Kenneth slammed his hand down on the table and snarled. “That’s preposterous. He would not do that. He might like computer more then people but not a traitor.” ~You can’t protect him all the time~ Jennifer put her hand up. “Calm down Kenneth, No but a spy hacked into his PADD and used his authorisation codes to send messages to the enemy.” Kenneth groaned and she showed that she felt the same way. “Not his PADD.” ~Yep his wonderful PADD~ “You know that he trusts that thing to much don’t you.” Jennifer nodded and sighed. ~He spends to much time with computer he really should get out more~ “Heard any thing from the others.” Jennifer shook her head. “Any way. How did you get with the ‘Troubled Brains‘.” ~Go one push some buttons~ “It’s ‘Troubled Minds’. I joined them about a month before they were transferred here. They are good people. Would trust my life with any one of them and the Colonel is descent.” She suppressed a grin. ~Ow yes Troubled Minds, how stupid of me to have gotten it wrong~ “How about you. What are you doing on the Paladin?” ~Flying my back side off, that’s what~ “I’m in charge of a Mako fighter squadron called ‘Shark bait’.” Kenneth grinned. ~Don’t no what your grinning at~ “Good for you. Now you can fly around and still be late.” Jennifer shook her head. ~Ow he is so funny NOT~ “Well its good to know that the marines have not taken your brilliant sense of humour.” Kenneth chuckled. “Good isn’t it.” Jennifer shook her head. ~In your dreams~ (reply any) (posted by Robbie) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - CSO's Office - CSO Lieutenant (jg) Joran Matthew Brownlee - 18:12) After staring at his computer screen looking over sensor schematics for hours, Joran finally sat back in his chair and rubbed his eyes. He then tapped his combadge. "Brownlee to Matrix." (reply Matrix) "I apologize for being so short with you earlier, but I was in a bit of a hurry. In any case, the captain has asked me to work with you to try to boost sensor efficiency. I could use your help reverse-engineering some of the technology we found in that sphere, as that might help us in a pinch. When are you free next?" (reply Matrix) (posted by Spencer) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Main Engineering - CEO Lieutenant Steven Matrix - 18:12) Matrix was still at work on the refit and scheduling problems. The heavy workload and one less engineering officer posed some serious issues with staffing. Many things would need to be automated at the expense of accurate supervision by a proper engineering team. Matrix thought he could tap some help from the Geneva. Their engineering crews were busy too, but they had a vast pool of specialists that could help and they were trained to assist starships. That was their job. The comm alert started Matrix. "Brownlee to Matrix." ~Damn it.~ said Matrix to himself as he dropped his PADD. "Matrix here. What's on your mind Mr. Brownlee?" replied Matrix "I apologize for being so short with you earlier, but I was in a bit of a hurry. In any case, the captain has asked me to work with you to try to boost sensor efficiency. I could use your help reverse-engineering some of the technology we found in that sphere, as that might help us in a pinch. When are you free next?" Matrix sat back in his chair and rubbed his eyes, "That's a loaded question lieutenant. I'm about to give my engineering teams shore leave and talk with the Geneva engineering chief for some help down here with the refit and upgrades. What did you want to take a look at the sensor issue?" said Matrix. (Reply Brownlee) "How about I get back with you after I meet with the Geneva Chief and my engineering officers report back from shore leave? That should be 24 hours from tomorrow 0800. Would that throw off your timeline?" replied Matrix. (Reply Brownlee) (Posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - CSO's Office - CSO Lieutenant (jg) Joran Matthew Brownlee - 18:13) "Brownlee to Matrix." =/\=Matrix here. What's on your mind Mr. Brownlee?=/\= replied Matrix. "I apologize for being so short with you earlier, but I was in a bit of a hurry. In any case, the captain has asked me to work with you to try to boost sensor efficiency. I could use your help reverse-engineering some of the technology we found in that sphere, as that might help us in a pinch. When are you free next?" =/\=That's a loaded question lieutenant. I'm about to give my engineering teams shore leave and talk with the Geneva engineering chief for some help down here with the refit and upgrades. What did you want to take a look at the sensor issue?=/\= said Matrix. "Well, in just a few words, the tractor beam technology seems like it could be tied into the sensors effectively, if we do it rught. The good news for us is I believe it'll only take the two of us, as we can easily justify the sensor upgrades as part of the reftit. As soon as we iron out the plans, we just submit it to Geneva, and maybe just oversee." =/\=How about I get back with you after I meet with the Geneva Chief and my engineering officers report back from shore leave? That should be 24 hours from tomorrow 0800. Would that throw off your timeline?=/\=replied Matrix. "No, that's fine. I need to look over some things anyway. Brownlee out." (reply Matrix, any) (posted by Spencer) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Main Engineering - Lieutenant Steven Matrix - 1833) Matrix had working nonstop on the refit and personnel issues for the past five hours. His neck and back were starting to nag him. Matrix sat back, glanced at the time clock and rubbed his neck. ~Holly cow! I've been at this too long today. I need to stretch my legs a bit.~ Matrix got out of this chair and walked out of main engineering to the nearest turbo lift. There was a short wait while the turbo lift arrived. The doors opened. Matrix smiled at the cute crewman and entered. "Deck 68." said Matrix. A few moments later the cute crewman departed on deck 55 and glanced back at the Lieutenant as the turbo lift doors closed. ~Humm...deck 55...I'll have to remember that.~ said Matrix to himself. The turbo lift stopped at deck 68 and Matrix exited on the promenade deck. From this vantage point you could see the majority of the shops and restaurants and the mass of people enjoying the bars and market shops, but it was noticeably fewer people around. Most of those aboard were working on refit projects, restocking supplies or other projects. Many had left the Paladin for the comfort and bustle of the Geneva. That reminded Matrix that he too needed to get aboard the Geneva and relax when he could. After all he was home. The Geneva was his first post after graduating the Academy. He missed the Geneva's massive infrastructure, her capabilities and many of her crew. ~Perhaps tomorrow.~ he thought. Over the next twenty minutes Matrix walked deck 68 to get some 'fresh air' and stretch his legs. It was good to get out and away from work even for a little while. He enjoyed the work, especially the people. Matrix wasn't sure how to cope with the loss of another engineering officer, but hoped he would gain some help from the Geneva crew during their stay. Matrix found his favorite coffee house still open. Starbucks. He ordered a grande Verona and sat back and watched those walking by and working. Fifteen minutes had passed, ~Break over. Need to get back to engineering.~ thought Matrix. ~One thing to do yet while I'm thinking of it.~ said Matrix. =^= Matrix to Ensign Cohen and Ensign Rathyn. You are hereby ordered to take 24 hours of shore leave starting at 0800 tomorrow. I'm canceling the duty roster for the next 24 hours. Enjoy some time to relax. We'll get to work soon enough. Matrix out.=^= "...and for the remaining staff..." =^= Matrix to the engineering staff. You are hereby ordered to take 24 hours of shore leave starting with first shift at 0700 tomorrow. Each duty shift will remain aboard until the preceding duty staff returns from leave. I will remain aboard the Paladin to cover shifts and assignments as needed. Please check the department schedule update for rotation schedules during shore leave. Matrix out. =^= Matrix walked to the turbo lift and entered. "Computer, initiate Alpha 54, authorization Matrix 81 Omega 3." The turbo lift doors closed as the computer beeped an acknowledgment of this command. "Main engineering." (Reply Rathyn, IYW, any, none) (Posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Conference Room - ACEO Ensign Alura Rathyn - 1835) She told herself she deserved a little down time. The one thing she really wanted to do at that moment was to go back to her quarters for a quick sonic shower then onto Geneva for a little R&R. A moment later, it was settled in her mind. She would check the readouts on the warp core first then head straight for that sonic. She picked up a PADD and stylus and began inputting readings. =^= Matrix to Ensign Cohen and Ensign Rathyn. You are hereby ordered to take 24 hours of shore leave starting at 0800 tomorrow. I'm canceling the duty roster for the next 24 hours. Enjoy some time to relax. We'll get to work soon enough. Matrix out.=^= "You'll get no argument from me," Rathyn murmured to no one in particular then tapped her combadge. "Rathyn acknowledging." A few seconds passed then the CEO's voice echoed thorugh the engineering deck again. =^= Matrix to the engineering staff. You are hereby ordered to take 24 hours of shore leave starting with first shift at 0700 tomorrow. Each duty shift will remain aboard until the preceding duty staff returns from leave. I will remain aboard the Paladin to cover shifts and assignments as needed. Please check the department schedule update for rotation schedules during shore leave. Matrix out. =^= Rathyn nodded approving. "Good move chief," she murmured and looked at the matter/antimatting intermix display. Power output was steady. Temperatures inside the core were normal. She smiled slightly at that little irony since the temps inside the force field protected shell were almost that of the corona of a small sun. She raised a hand to her mouth against an unstifled yawn. Rest was becoming more needful. A shore leave sounded real good, and she intended to spend a good portion of it...doing something with herself other than work. (Reply: any) (Posted by David) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, FSCO's Office, FSCO 1st Lt. Stephiea Rath, 1905) Steph sighed as she looked over the stack of PADD's on her desk. She was swamped with re-supply and repair requisitions now that they had docked with Geneva, there was even a request for a number of replacement fighters to bring them back to full strength. They lost more than a few fighters in the last several fire fights the Paladin had been involved in and there was good money that she would see a lot more combat before things settled down. She rubbed her eyes and took a sip of her now cold coffee. She made a yuck face, while sticking her tongue out frowning at the offending cup of coffee. ~I've been at this for hours. I need a break.~ She thought setting down the cup of mud that use to be coffee. A sudden smile crossing her face as a thought came to mind. She entered some commands on her terminal screen checking a few things and nodded, her smile growing even more. ~Old pointy ears hasn't logged enough flight hours recently to keep his wings. Lets see if he is up for a little practice.~ "Computer transfer fighter AI's Imogene and Isis to the fighter holodeck matrix," She said, her smile growing. The computer beeped, confirming the AI transfer. "Lt. Rath to Maj- Lt. Menelian," She said, tapping her comm-badge, the smile clearly evident in her voice. (Reply Menelian) "Lieutenant, I was curious if you would be free for a little fighter practice on the fighter holodeck latter this evening. That's assuming of course you haven't lost your edge sitting behind a tactical console these past few months." Her smile grew even wider. "Think you still got what it takes to take on your old XO in a little one on one? Imogene seems to think your getting rusty sitting behind that tactical console. [Like an old Targ.] Imogene interjected into the conversation suddenly, drawing a good natured laugh from Steph. Steph coughed back her laugh and her voice took on a serious tone. "Lieutenant, you know as well as I do that you need to log a specific number of flight hours, both simulation and real, in order to keep your wings. I've check and you have not logged enough simulation flight hours or actual flight hours. Here is your chance to log some simulation flight hours. We could do it one on one or I could assemble the Dragon Slayers and the Fighting Whatever's and we can do it squadron against squadron. Either way it gets you out from behind that tactical console for a bit. What do you say?" (Reply Menelian, Any) (posted by Wes) ======================================================================================================================== (Geveva - Promanade - ACTO Ensign(SG) Detron Trei - 19.07) Detron heard Menalin over his comm. ^= I will be in the flight simulator for two hours. I will only take emergency messages.^= Detron tapped his comm badge ^= Understood sir. Trei out.^= Detron was just casually observing Geneva Operations at the time. Nothing out of the ordinary. (Reply Menlan iiyw) (Posted by Edward) ======================================================================================================================== *** End Transmission ***