USS Paladin - October 2007 Compiled by Jason French ======================================================================================================================== Mission: New Beginnings Day: 2 Stardate: 2407.04.03 ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Engineering, CEO, LT Matrix - 09.17) (USS Paladin, Engineering, FO, Commander Remae Ktell - 09.20) (USS Paladin, Engineering, CEO, LT Steven Matrix - 09.20) (USS Paladin - Corridor outside Holodeck 2 - CEO Lieutenant Steven Matrix - 1903) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Engineering, CEO, LT Matrix - 09.17) Remae was in Engineering, he had a refit to organise and he wanted to know what the CEO felt about it. "My apologies. I've been in the dungeon for so long I wasn't aware that we have a new First Officer. I feel...uniformed sir." said Matrix standing at attention. "Relax Lt Matrix.", he said pointing to one of the seats, taking one himself, he sat with one foot resting on the opposite knee, arms crossed, looking at the CEO for a moment. "I've not been officially welcomed aboard yet, we're in the middle of R&R and I am not going to recall the senior officers just to meet me...", he said stopped for a moment before pointing at the CEO, "Make sure you get out of here and get some rest too, that's an order.", he said smiling a little before continuing on. "Steve? Can I call you Steve? Well, we're going to refit the ship during the next few weeks, or rather, I hope to present that plan and be approved by the Captain before the Paladin heads out again... I can't do that if the CEO isn't fully informed and is happy with the changes to their ship, plus I want you to run the refit.", he produced a PADD with some ideas he had and continued, "I've friends at Phoenix and I think we can get a few updates and upgrades done but this is the chance for the senior officers to get enhancements completed that they may have been waiting a lot time for.", he passed the PADD to the CEO. "Hit me with what you want, anything... I'll consider anything you want to do.", he said sitting back, arms recrossed once more waiting for the ideas of the Chief Engineer to come forth, and Remae knew that none of his ideas would have a chance of being completed unless the CEO agreed they were possible and acceptable. "Thank you sir. I do have a number of ideas, mine and many from my staff. Its a matter of available time." replied Matrix. (Reply Ktell) (Posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Engineering, FO, Commander Remae Ktell - 09.20) "Thank you sir. I do have a number of ideas, mine and many from my staff. Its a matter of available time.", said the CEO, and Remae thought about this for a moment. "Well, let's see what you have.", said Remae and passed his PADD over to the CEO. (Reply from Matrix iyw) NRPG: Stardate: 2407.04.04 RPG: (USS Paladin, FO's Office, FO, Commander Remae Ktell - 09.00) "Hello, sir, reporting as ordered. You said you wanted to go over the refit? I have some ideas around what OPS will need.", said the Operations Officer and Remae indicated that he should take a seat and Remae was seated on his side of the desk. In the corner of the room was Remae's old couch, this one had seen a lot of action over the years and the FO managed to get it from storage on Geneva and had it beamed over. Fluff was still falling out of its corners but he couldn't part with it. "Thanks.", said Remae and he handed a PADD of what was going to happen during the refit, his report was due today and he planned to make sure the CO had it in her hand by lunchtime. The list included the new emitters, more civilian decks, the new docking ports and other recommendations that he managed to collect on his various interviews. "Okay, let's see what you have in mind.", said Remae passing the PADD to the OPS. (Reply from Adams, iyw) (USS Paladin, Bridge, FO, Commander Remae Ktell - 12.30) Remae had spent the past hour talking to Spacedock Phoenix, talking to the engineering teams on Geneva, making deals with the docking bay controllers and finding time for the proposed refit operation, he'd worked it all out on the PADD that had been in all the senior officers hands at somepoint and it was finished, the recommendations, scope of works, work teams, scheduling of upgrades, testing and finally implementation and training. He pressed the door chime and was asked to enter. (USS Paladin, Ready Room, FO, Commander Remae Ktell - 12.35) "Captain, as requested please find the refit operation overview, schedule and full details for your review.", he said handing the PADD over to the Captain, he was dismissed shortly thereafter. (Reply from Straton, Adams, Matrix, Any) (Posted by Anthony Keen) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Engineering, CEO, LT Steven Matrix - 09.20) "Thank you sir. I do have a number of ideas, mine and many from my staff. Its a matter of available time.", said the CEO, and Remae thought about this for a moment. "Well, let's see what you have.", said Remae and passed his PADD over to the CEO. Matrix sat up and grabbed the PADD, "Well sir I'd like you to review plans A through G here. I've drawn up a number of alternatives, most of which differ only in that amount of time we have to get things completed. If you look at plan F, I'd like to pursue this one. I think we can accomplish all of the tasks in the amount of time if I can get some additional help." said Matrix. (Reply Ktell) (Posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Corridor outside Holodeck 2 - CEO Lieutenant Steven Matrix - 1903) They continued up to the turbolift. Matrix turned to face Alura. "When I do get some spare time I do like a good holo-program, something like hiking. If we have shore leave on an M class I try to do the same. I need to get in the gym more...I'm so out of shape." said Matrix. The lift doors closed as they entered. "I really hadn't noticed," she told him, feeling more at ease now that there wasn't a crowd of people around her. She gave a little laugh. "It's always the ones that keep up there 'shape' that say that. But I know what you mean about hiking on the holodeck. I have a program of a monastery on my home world where an uncle of mine lived years ago. It's a good way to unwind." Matrix took note of the turbolift deck indicator as they traveled, "I'd like to experience that program sometime." smile Matrix. "I hope this war won't last much longer," Alura told him. "It will be nice to see Bajor again and walk on some real ground and feel real wind on my face again. Holoprograms are nice substitutes up to a point, but it's not the same when you know it's all a fake." Matrix leaned against the turbolift wall and admired Alura. "I hope so too, this wasn't why I joined Star Fleet. I wanted to be an explorer, see what's out in this vast space. I'm not fond of fighting through it." There was a brief pause in the conversation and the turbolift whine overtook the soft conversation. Matrix continued, "I would imagine Bajor is beautiful, I've never had the privilege of visiting. I've only read about it and heard about it from others. DS9, I think is still near by?" (Reply Rathyn) "I would very much like to visit Bajor some day. Perhaps with you as my tour guide?" asked Matrix with a boyish smile. (Reply Rathyn) "So, what are you hungry for? I'm buy'n" said Matrix as the turbolift door opened. (Reply Rathyn) (Posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== ************************************************************************************************************************ ======================================================================================================================== Mission: New Beginnings Day: 8 Stardate: 2407.04.09 ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Deck 23, Mess Hall - Ensign JG Niles George - 1609) (USS Paladin - Mess Hall - Science Officer Ensign (jg) Olesia Belden - 16:12) (USS Paladin - Deck 23, Mess Hall - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1613) (USS Paladin - Deck 23, Mess Hall - Ensign JG Niles George - 1616) (USS Paladin - Deck 23, Mess Hall - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1617) (USS Paladin - Deck 23, Mess Hall - Ensign JG Niles George - 1619) (USS Paladin - Deck 23, Mess Hall - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1620) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Deck 23, Mess Hall - Ensign JG Niles George - 1609) Niles was surprise when he heard someone say,"Something amusing, Ensign?" He looked back only to see Lt. Adams. He knew it was him, because after 3 hours of looking over ship personnel, he had memorized all Senior Officers by name and photo. "No, Sir. It's nothing." He didn't know that the Lt. had been watching him think to himself. "May I join you?" He asked from his seat. (Reply Lt. Christopher Adams) Niles smiled, stood up, and walked over to Mr. Adams. He sat down at the table and noticed the PADD Lt. Adams was looking at. "So, what are you working on, Sir?" Niles asked. ~Don't try to said to nosey. Especially, my first time meeting him.~ (Reply Adams, Any) (Posted by Niles George) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Mess Hall - Science Officer Ensign (jg) Olesia Belden - 16:12) Olesia walked into the mess hall, and saw Lt. Adams talking to an ensign she didn't recognize. She walked over, and asked, "May I join you gentlemen?" (reply Adams, George, any) (posted by Spencer) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Deck 23, Mess Hall - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1613) Watching as one of the new officers gazed off into space with a smile on his face, Lieutenant Adams decided to strike up a conversation. "Something amusing, Ensign?" "No, sir. It's nothing," responded the officer. "May I join you?" "Sure," said Adams point at the empty chair across from him with his steak knife. "Have a seat." The ensign got up and walked over to Adams's table. "So, what are you working on, Sir?" "Looking at reports from all over the ship on the status of the refit," responded Adams. "The captain only gave us six weeks to almost completely tear this ship apart and put it back together. One week down, five to go, and a whole lot of stuff has to get done. By the way, I'm Chris Adams, Chief of Operations. Nice to meet you, Ensign." Adams set down his eating utensils and extended his hand. (reply George) "May I join you gentlemen?" came a voice from above them that made their heads turn. Standing before them was a petit female officer with noticeable tattoos running down the sides of her forehead. Her long blond hair covered up any more of the spots that were a trademark of the Trill species. "Ah, and my I introduce Olesia Belden, science officer," said Adams arms raised up to their new guest. "Ensign, this is Ensign Niles George. New arrival to the Paladin." (reply Belden, George) (posted by Jason French) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Deck 23, Mess Hall - Ensign JG Niles George - 1616) "Looking at reports from all over the ship on the status of the refit," responded Adams. "The captain only gave us six weeks to almost completely tear this ship apart and put it back together. One week down, five to go, and a whole lot of stuff has to get done. By the way, I'm Chris Adams, Chief of Operations. Nice to meet you, Ensign." Lt. Adams said before reaching his hand over the table. "Nice to meet you, too. I finally get to meet you in person," Niles said extending his hand over the table in reply,"After looking through crew records I think I know everyone on this ship." After he finished he heard someone say,"May I join you gentlemen?" He looked over to see none other than, Olesia Belden, the science officer. When the Lt. had finished introducing each other he continued to say,"Nice to meet you and yes, you may join us." Niles gestured towards an open chair,"Please, take a seat." (Reply Olesia Belden) "So are either of you ready to get back out in space?" (Reply Olesia Belden, Chris Adams, Any) (Posted by Niles George) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Deck 23, Mess Hall - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1617) Lieutenant Christopher Adams sat in the mess hall enjoying a steak prepared by the replicator. Although not like the real steak he could get home back on Earth, it wasn't a bad substitute. It just took some time to get used to replicated meat. Adams was joined at the table by new security officer Ensign Niles George and science officer Ensign Olesia Belden. "So are either of you ready to get back out in space?" asked George. Adams started cutting another piece from his steak. "Well…" Adams paused while taking in another bite. "We were just stuck hundreds of light years from home and it took us several months to get home. So, no. I'm not looking forward to it too much. To tell you the truth, as long as this war keeps going on. I will always feel out in space. But we will reclaim home. I have faith in the captain and our ship. You've joined the finest crew in the 52nd fleet, Ensign." (replay George, Belden) (posted by Jason French) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Deck 23, Mess Hall - Ensign JG Niles George - 1619) Niles looked in shocked as he heard the words,"We were just stuck hundreds of light years from home and it took us several months to get home. So, no. I'm not looking forward to it too much. To tell you the truth, as long as this war keeps going on. I will always feel out in space. But we will reclaim home. I have faith in the captain and our ship. You've joined the finest crew in the 52nd fleet, Ensign," come from Lt. Adam's mouth. Niles replied saying,"I'm sorry Lieutenant, but I was never informed about that. I guess some people just didn't want to be reminded about it. Oh, and I do agree that this is a fine crew. Everyone's so friendly." He watched as Chris cut his steak, again. (Reply Adams, Belden, Any) (Posted by Niles George) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Deck 23, Mess Hall - Lieutenant JG Christopher Adams - 1620) Lieutenant Adams, Ensign George, and Ensign Belden sat around the mess hall table talking. Adams mentioned the Paladin's last mission where they were all slung shot five hundred and thirty light years into uncharted space and their long trek back. "I'm sorry Lieutenant," apologized George. "But I was never informed about that. I guess some people just didn't want to be reminded about it. Oh, and I do agree that this is a fine crew. Everyone's so friendly." "Hear. Hear," replied Adams raising his glass of root beer. "Here's to the best, and friendliest, crew in the 52nd fleet. May this refit give the Paladin and her crew what it takes to end this civil war." (reply George, Belden iyw) (posted by Jason French) ======================================================================================================================== ************************************************************************************************************************ ======================================================================================================================== Mission: New Beginnings Day: 20 Stardate: 2407.04.21 ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Jeffreys tube 35 - ACTO Ensign(SG) Detron Trei - 09.25) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Jeffreys tube 35 - ACTO Ensign(SG) Detron Trei - 09.25) Detron nodded at Christian's request and put his tea down to help. "What do you want me to do/" (Reply C. Brownlee) (Posted by Edward) ======================================================================================================================== ***End of Mission***