From: Adrie Geuken To: gastruck@hotmail.com ; w_simkins@yahoo.com ; mala30@dial.pipex.com ; dbouteas@wh.camtech.net.au ; libstok@wave.home.com ; raven@emeraldcoast.com ; morkitar@dadlnet.dk ; gioj@primenet.com ; lizrhodes@zetnet.co.uk ; roy.hunter@virgin.net ; medeia@sci.fi ; randellm@gte.net ; kbrodeur@somtel.com ; Neryes20@aol.com ; wendyd@corplink.com.au ; arnaudm@global.co.za ; jaapie@dsv.nl ; anthony.keen@iname.com ; louis@h4h.com ; pepsi@tinet.ie ; ZogJr@Hartzog.com Cc: argo@easynet.co.uk ; jthsmith@unm.edu ; phil.rothwell@btinternet.com ; SteveParker@azorius.co.uk ; tarkin@ozemail.com.au ; arnaudm@global.co.za Subject: Nimitz posts, May 24 Date: Sunday, May 24, 1998 4:18 AM NRPG: Hi All, First off another attempt to crosspost has been made. It is a follow up on the last mission of the Spectre. To provide you with the background, I will give a short recap. After a mission in the Beta quadrant, and returning to the Starbase, the Spectre was followed by a Romulan Warbird. The larger population of the Warbird consisted of followers of Spock's attempt to re-unite the Romulans with the Vulcans. These followers took control of the ship and requested assylum. This Warbird is the one currently docked at the Starbase. Unfortunately the Tal Shiar got on to this and send another Warbird to intercept the Spectre and the Warbird. The Tal Shiar Warbird got damaged so that it could not keep up with the Spectre and the liberated Warbird. Now both ships are at the Starbase and the Tal Shiar Warbird has finally caught up with them having gotten reinforcements in teh shape of more Warbirds. So this is where the story stands, The Tal Shiar want the Warbird back, because it is full of their latest technology and have knocked on the door of the Starbase. Unfortunately we don't know that there are more Warbirds but there are currently four large Starships around, namely the Nimitz, the Spectre, a NRPC ship, the Galaxy class USS Carrack and the Escort vessel Fearless (Remeber the Defiant?). And there is of course the liberated Warbird, which is still packed with crew, due to the fact that the Starbase is unable to get the Romulans on board. Nice one, isn't it? Secondly, we will have another crewmate, by the name of Louise Palmer. Although she is thought up by Roy and about to marry Aragorn, everybody can use her character in their own posts. You will notice more NRPC's appearing on the ship. Use them any way you want, they make excellent canon fodder, just like the security crew of the Original Star Trek. So, let's see where this all leads us. 8-) And now, let's get on with the game. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (USS Nimitz, Conference Room 1, Couns, Ensign Kestra Troi, 09:15) After Ensign Rivers left Capt Aragorn gestured for her to sit down and sat down himself. "Ensign Troi, do you know the operations Officer well? She seemed to be startled when I mentioned the Maquis. I know from Admiral Woldan that her father is still a Captain on board a Maquis ship." "No sir I do not other than by her file. I noticed that when you mentioned the Marquis she got really upset. I believe that some of her family does not like her belonging to StarFleet. That could have been the reason for the incident on the Starbase." Kestra got up and said: "If it's allright with you, Sir, I would like to take leave. I have some reports to finish." "Ok, you may go, but I suggest that you keep an eye on Ensign Rivers and on Ensign Baranna. I don't know why, but there is more to him than meets the eyes." "Yes, Sir. I will. Anything else?" "No, that's it, really. Dismissed, Ensign." With that Kestra turned then headed to her Office. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (Spectre, CEO's Quarters, CEO/2O Lt. Riess, 10:50) RPG: Kim immediately went to her quarters before she went to the starbase. She wanted to see if she had any messages. To her delight, there was one from Aragorn. "To all my dear crewmates. In case you haven't heard, Starfleet saw it fit to appoint me as the Captain of the new Nimitz. Seeing that I will be busy getting the wedding organised and the ship in working condition, I will not be able to get back to the Spectre and say goodbye to all of you. I will therefor extend an open invitation to all crewmembers of the Spectre to come and visit me and my new ship on your shoreleave. I hope I will be able to greet you all on board of the Nimitz. Captain Ro, I would be honoured if you would come also. Hoping to see you all soon, Aragorn, CO USS Nimitz." ~Great! Now I have permission to come aboard by both the FO and the Captain!~ "Riess to Campbell" (NRPG: No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to replicate Shuggie's accent. Let's just say he's talking in it, but not in the written sense. It's better than a silent Shuggie.) =^=Shuggie here. What can I do for you, Chief?=^= "T'Brant has allowed us to poke around the Nimitz for a while. Want to come?" =^=Love to! See you at the airlock in 5! Shuggie out.=^= (Spectre, Airlock 3, CEO/2O Lt. Riess, 11:15) When Kim got to the airlock, Shuggie was waiting. "Shall we take the long way or the short way?" she asked. "Since we're going to the base anyway, let's go the long. Say what's that?" Shuggie asked, pointing to the PADD Kim was holding. "A copy of Aragorn's message to us. No doubt there will be guards going to block us." "Well then Lass, let's go." (Starbase968, Somewhere in that giant tin can, CEO/2O Lt. Riess, 11:33) After the two wandered around for a long time through a labyrinth of corridors, Shuggie said, "I think we're lost." "I think so too. Computer, location of the USS Nimitz." <> "Directions?" <> Kim turned to Shuggie and said, "How do the station people find their way around this place?!?" "I don't know, but I'm sure there's a lot of asking to it." NRPG: 15 minutes later. RPG: After what seemed like forever, Kim and Shuggie arrived on the boardwalk, just like the computer specified. They made their way through the crowd and then arrived at the docking port leading to the Nimitz. As Kim had anticipated, there were two security guards standing right out front, making sure no uninvited guests dropped by. When they approached, one of them said, "Sorry, you can only pass if you have clearance from..." Kim had walked right up to the man and shoved the PADD in his face before he could finish. "Are you asking for this?" she asked. The guard snatched the PADD from her hand, clearly irritated, and skimmed its contents. "Alright, you two can go," he finally said, stepping aside. "Thank you,"Kim said, taking the PADD away. As they boarded the Nimitz, Kim leaned over and whispered to Shuggie, "Glad I brought that PADD." "I'm sure they had been informed that we could pass." "I don't think so, from the way they reacted to us as we approached." "Well, we could always contact Captain Aragorn." "I don't think we should bother him. He's probably busy." "He's busy alright. He didn't even bother to tell his fiance about his promotion. Louise is all upset about it now. I can imagine, poor thing. Hope it doesn't meant the wedding is off." "Me too. I didn't get to know Louise that well." "She's a fine, lass. You should of gotten to know her better." "Perhaps I will." Kim and Shuggie continued down the corridor. It was then that Kim realized how big the ship was. Though the Nimitz had fewer decks than the Spectre, it was almost twice as long. When they reached a crossing in the corridors, Kim peered down each way. They curved off into the distance and out of sight. They passed by a Jeffries tube access and being the curious person that she was, Kim was tempted to hop in right there. Of course she stopped herself, thinking that it was better to get permission first. She knew that the Nimitz's CEO wouldn't appreciate some stranger crawling around in the guts of the ship without their consent. It was, after all, their ship. It then occured to Kim that they hadn't seen a single person aboard. ~Probably roaming around the starbase on shoreleave or in essential areas~ "You think we should tell someone we're aboard?" Shuggie asked. "I suppose so. Let's see if Aragorn is busy. Riess to Aragorn." =^=Aragorn here. Hi Kim. Are you aboard?=^= "Yup. I thought I'd take up you invitation and brought Shuggie with me." =^=Great. Jana and Remae are here as well. They're on a tour with our counselor, Kestra Troi. You can join them. They're in sickbay I bet.=^= "Acknoledged. See you later. Riess out." Turning to Shuggie, Kim said, "I guess we'll have to wait for a while before we get to Engineering. What the Hell? Let's go." (Reply from Aragorn, Any) (Posted by Stephanie Lee) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (Nimitz - Prowling around various locations - FO - Lt.Cmdr Irmat T'Brant - 11:15) Irmat left the bridge and started a 'daylight' tour of the Nimitz. His nocturnal wanderings had left him with only limited access to the ship's officers and crewmen. So, his idea now was to meet as many people as it was 'humanly' possible to. He started his trek in Stellar cartography on deck 4. The room was in semi-darkness as he entered. Irmat sat in the main operator's chair, and switched on the 360 degree display. This was like sitting at the centre of the known universe! Whichever direction that he looked, he saw myriads of stars, comets, even distant galaxies. He touched a control, and labels appeared at nearby stars. He idly centered the cross-hairs of the auto-finder on a star. The image leapt forward and magnified thousands of times! It was 128 Trianguli, the centre of the Romulan Star Empire! He commanded a closer display, and the twin planets of ch'Havran and ch'Rihan appeared in the trojan orbit they described around the system primary. The outer gas giants came into view, and on further magnification, the satellites, both artificial and natural. Wonderful! The RSE had nothing like this equipment. He smiled to himself. ~And I swear they never will!~ Irmat shut the imaging system down, stood up, and walked out to continue his tour. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (USS Nimitz, Counselor's Office, Couns, Ensign Kestra Troi, 11:40) =^=Aragorn to Counselor Troi. Can you come to my Ready Room. I've got a job for you.=^= "Yes Sir, be there shortly, Troi out" It only took her a few minutes to arrive in the Captains ready room. Once in there she notived that he had company which the Captain immediately introduced as his friends from the USS Spectre. "Counselor, will you do me a favour and give these two a tour around the ship? I will follow as quickly as possible. I'm sure Jana will be anxious to see our medical facilities and I know that Lieutenant Commander Ktell here would like to talk to you about Counselling. I'll see you all later, OK?" "Yes sir" gesturng to the door, "Sirs this way if you will" After the captain had almost pushed them out of his ready room, Kestra ushered them into the turbolift. "Sickbay" She said and they heard a chime as the turbolift started to move. "I thought maybe it would be best to there first then we can go and visit the other departments, if that is ok, sirs?" "No that will be fine Counselor" Lt. Cmdr K'Tell said as she smiled knowing how nervous Kestra was. (USS Nimitz - Sick Bay - Couns - Ensign Kestra Troi - 1145) They finally got to sick bay only to find that Ensign Tobias and Ensign J'daran was nowhere to be found. Kestra was really getting nervous, first stop and no one. +com+ "Counselor Troi to Ensign Tobias, I have some visitors that would like to meet with you. Can you come down to sick bay for a little while?" =^=Tobias here, I have an appointment on the Starbase but can give a few minutes. Be there in two minutes, Tobias out=^= Several minutes later Ensign Tobias enters sick bay. "Ah, here he is. Ensign Tobias these are Lt. Cmdr Reamae K'tell and Doctor Jana Bell from the USS Spectre. Sirs, Ensign is the Assistant Medical Officer here on the USS Nimitz." Then as they started talking and following him around the sick bay, Kestra lingered by the entrance waiting for them to finish. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (Nimitz, Turbolift 1, EMH, 12:28) After leaving Ensign Barana's quarters the doctor ended up wondering arround the ship. He finally ended up in a turbolift. He entered the turbolift, never being inone before he examined it. He then stood straight and announced, "Sickbay." The lift began moving. Then it stoped. The doors opened and a man walked in. The doctor looked the man over, carefully so that the man would not see and saw the Captain pips on his collar. The man called out his destination and then looked at the docter as if to greet him. The doctor returned with a nod. It was his first time out of sickbas so he was not sure how to behave in this case. In sickbay he was in controll, in command. Sickbay is his domain, there he felt (If a hologram can feel) he had power. The man's communicator beeped. =^=Riess to Aragorn.=^= "Aragorn here. Hi Kim. Are you aboard?" =^=Yup. I thought I'd take up you invitation and brought Shuggie with me.=^= "Great. Jana and Remae are here as well. They're on a tour with our counselor, Kestra Troi. You can join them. They're in sickbay I bet." =^=Acknoledged. See you later. Riess out.=^= "Computer change destination," the man proclaimed, "sickbay." <> The man looked at the doctor noticing the blue uniform and acknowleged that he was the one that had selected the destination. "Very well, continue to sickbay." <> The doors opened and the doctor began exiting and almost bumped into the man who was also exiting. The doctor silently steped aside and let the man through. He then followed him since they were heading in the same direction. As both the doctor and the man walked into sickbay the man headed towards a group of people already in sickbay. The doctor did not know what to do and so simply stood and listened. "Ah you are still here. Ensign I can take over from here if you want." the man said looking at the counselor who the doctor recognised, with a questioning look. "That will be fine sir, I still have the reports to finish." She replied. "Cmdr K'tell, if you would like, after your tour, stop by and we will talk." "I would like that if I have the time, thanks" The commander replied and at that Kestra left sick bay. "Well, Jana, how do you like our Sickbay? It's bigger than on the Spectre but that is because we have more than 400 crew onboard. It's good that you both could make it. I just heard that Kim is also on her way. Ah, there she is..." A woman walked up to the man. "Hi, Arag...UHm..Hello Captain." she said. "Stop it, Kim. We have been through thick and thin together on the Spectre and that bond means more to me than the Regulations. So cut out the Captain stuff, OK?" The woman Kim smiled and nodded upon which the man, Arag-something asked:" Ok, where shall we go to now? Do you have any wishes?" "Yes," said another person immediately, "Engineering!" "Yes," another said at the same instance, " I want to see how you live here." "Hold on," the man said grinning. "How about if I take you to the top and work our way down to the bottom. We'll start with my Ready Room. Ok?" They began walking out and doctor Spectre walked in from another room of sickbay. "Hello doctor." The man turned around when he heard Spectre speak. "I'm sorry did you say doctor?" "Yes, this is doctor.....EMH" "You mean the EMH on this ship gets to wander around like a normal person?" "Only a recent adaptation," the EMH steped in. "Doctor," said Spectre, "meet the new CO of the USS NIMITZ Captain Aragorn." "A pleasure sir," the doctor shook his hand. "Oh, and by the way. I had put in a request with the previous CO of the Nimitz to give me controll over turning my program on and off. He said that he would do so but apparently he no longer comands this ship. I would appreciate it if you could do so as well." "I will look into it." "Thank you, you don't know how much that will mean to me. I also believe that it will make me more of an asset to the crew, just think what I can do when I can activate my program. What if the entire crew is incapacitated? I can......" "Computer, end EMH program." Spectre looked at Aragorn with a nod as he left sickbay. NRPG: I know that at the moment the doctor seems a little annoying begin go be given freedom. But that is because he really wants it and is really trying to sell the idea. RPG: (Reply from Aragorn, Spectre, Any) (Posted by Oleg Kislyuk) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (USS Nimitz, Sick bay, Couns, Ensign Kestra Troi,. Aragorn, 12:30) As the tour was ending, Capt Aragorn entered. "Ah you are still here. Ensign I can take over from here if you want." Capt Aragorn said lookiing at her with a questioning look. "That will be fine sir, I still have the reports to finish." She replied. "Cmdr K'tell, if you would like, after your tour, stop by and we will talk." "I would like that if I have the time, thanks" The commander replied and at that Kestra left sick bay. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (Nimitz - Prowling around various locations - FO - Lt.Cmdr Irmat T'Brant - 12:32) =^=Zon to Lt.Cmdr T'Brant,=^= Irmat's comm-badge suddenly emitted. "T'Brant, what is it Jinto? I thought you were on your way to the Academy." Irmat replied. =^=Hah! Should have been, but there is a delay. Look, Sir. Some of us decided to come and visit the Nimitz, Shuggie is with Lt.Riess, but Louise and I have been stopped by security at the main access.=^= "OK, I'll be right down. T'Brant, out!" Irmat called for a site to site transport, and materialised at the entrance. "Thank you," he said to the two security guards. "I will take responsibility for these two people. Any other visitors from the Spectre or STARFLEET personnel from the Starbase have my express permission to board. Please log that instruction." "Yes, Sir!" Snapped the petty officer in charge. "Louise, Jinto, welcome to the Nimitz! I assume that you want to see Ara... the Captain, Louise?" Irmat asked. "Oh... not really! He didn't bother to tell me about this set-up, so I don't think..." "Stop that! Louise! You of all people should know better. Aragorn was zapped with this at the same time I was. We have been incredibly busy getting to grips with this ship. He could do with your support, not your critiscism!" T'Brant smiled, hoping to defuse her apparent anger. "Well... maybe... where is he now?" Irmat tapped his badge, "T'Brant to Captain Aragorn. I have a VIP with me by the name of Louise Palmer. May I send her to you?" =^=YIKES! Louise? Yes, yes, yes.... I will come and get her straight away. Aragorn out!=^= Irmat turned to Jinto, "I think I will enjoy your company, care to come along? I am just having a wander around, meeting people and generally poking my nose into the ship's various nooks and crannies." "Thank you, Sir. I will enjoy this!" The two giants, one pale green, one bright blue, left Louise awaiting her betrothed! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (USS Nimitz, Turbolift 1, CO, Capt. Aragorn, 12:30) Aragorn had just called out his destination, when his coombadge beeped. =^=Riess to Aragorn.=^= ~Hey~ "Aragorn here. Hi Kim. Are you aboard?" =^=Yup. I thought I'd take up you invitation and brought Shuggie with me.=^= "Great. Jana and Remae are here as well. They're on a tour with our counselor, Kestra Troi. You can join them. They're in sickbay I bet." =^=Acknoledged. See you later. Riess out.=^= Aragorn smiled. It was always good to have his friends around. He did feel however a bit uncomfortable with having to say goodbye. That was the reason that he had asked them over to his new ship. He hoped that a different background would somehow make the parting easier. But Aragorn knew on beforehand that it would not make a difference. Aragorn sighed but put on a brave face as the turboliftdoor opened. (USS Nimitz, Sickbay, CO, Capt. Aragorn, 12:32) Aragorn still smiled as he entered the Sickbay. he noticed that the Counselor sttod apart from the others. It looked like she had not participated in the showing around of his friends. ~I should not have asked her," Aragorn realised. "I can't get other people to do my work for me.~ "Ah you are still here. Ensign I can take over from here if you want." Aragorn said looking at her with a questioning look. "That will be fine sir, I still have the reports to finish." She replied. "Cmdr K'tell, if you would like, after your tour, stop by and we will talk." "I would like that if I have the time, thanks" The commander replied and at that Kestra left sick bay. Aragorn grinned to his friends. "Well, Jana, how do you like our Sickbay? It's bigger than on the Spectre but that is because we have more than 400 crew onboard. It's good that you both could make it. I just heard that Kim is also on her way. Ah, there she is..." The CEO of the Spectre came up to them. "Hi, Arag...UHm..Hello Captain." she said. "Stop it, Kim. We have been through thick and thin together on the Spectre and that bond means more to me than the Regulations. So cut out the Captain stuff, OK?" Kim smiled and nodded upon which Aragorn asked:" Ok, where shall we go to now? Do you have any wishes?" "Yes," Steph said immediately, "Engineering!" "Yes," Remae said at the same instance, " I want to see how you live here." "Hold on," the Captain said grinning. "How about if I take you to the top and work our way down to the bottom. We'll start with my Ready Room. Ok?" But just as they started to go to the Turbolift, Aragorns commbadge beeped again. =^="T'Brant to Captain Aragorn. I have a VIP with me by the name of Louise Palmer. May I send her to you?=^= "YIKES! Louise? Yes, yes, yes.... I will come and get her straight away. Aragorn out!" Aragorn looked apologetically to his friends. "Tell you what, why don't you go to 10 Forward. As soon as I have picked up Louise, I will join you there, OK?" As his friends nodded, smiling secretely, Aragorn went out. (USS Nimitz, Deck 5, entry point, CO, Capt.Aragorn, 12:35) "Hi Louise." Suddely the woman who stood waiting at the Entrance gate, turned round with blazing eyes. "DON'T YOU HI LOUISE ME, MISTER!" "Of all the lowest, most dispicable things that you have done, this one takes the biscuit! How dare you forgetting to tell me, your fiancee, for crying out loud, about your promotion!" "Well, I've been busy." "BUSY!? Even to busy to spend a few minutes to talk to me?!" "Uhhh, yes...in case you haven't noticed, Louise, the Nimitz is a big ship and I have to memorize all deckplans and crewnames and specifics." "Did you? Oh you break my heart, poor baby. Well, I have one thing to say to you, Captain Bloody Aragron and that is...congratulations, big fella!" Louise suddenly jumped up into the arms of her fiance and brushed a kiss on his cheek. Her eyes smiled as she tried to look stern. She continued in a softer tone of voice. "But you really should have told me, Aragorn. Now, where can we talk." "Ah, Well, there is a conference room on this deck. Or we could go to my office, or to my quarters, or to my Ready Room." Louises eyes almost popped. "Do you have that many rooms? But wait, I have a better idea. Why don't we go to the Science lab. You can show me around and we will talk. OK?" Before Aragorn could say anything, Louise was already racing towards a turbolift. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (USS Nimitz - Counselor's Quarters - Couns - Ensign Kestra Troi - 12:37) Kestra decided that she would stop off at her quarters for a bite to eat instead of going to the mess hall. Upon arriving she notices that on the bed there were a dozen of the most beautiful roses she has ever seen. Looking at them she notices that there is a note attached. She opens it and read 'These blooms pale in comparison to the warmth of your company, hope to see you again soon.' and it was signed 'Alairn'. She sits on the bed and just stares at the note with a smile on her face. (replies from Any) (Posted by Frank Rogers) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (Starbase 968 - Boardwalk to Nimitz, OPS Ensign(sg) Jerok Novia, 12:40) Jerok walked up the Boardwalk and ran into 2 security officers. "Sir, do you have authorisation to come aboard the Nimitz?" Jerok felt stupid that he hadn't taken care of that. "No, sorry. But I can check it with the CO, hang on." "Novia to Aragorn" =/\= Aragorn here, what is it Jerok? =/\= "Well, may I come aboard your vessel? I need clearance from you." =/\= By all means. Jana, Remae and Kim are onboard as well. Go ahead and find them! =/\= Jerok looked at the Security men and they nodded and left. Jerok walked up to boardwalk and into the ship. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (USS Nimitz, Research Station, CO, Capt.Aragorn, 12:40) Louises eyes began to sparkle when she saw the sign on the door, reading: RESEARCH STATION. Without a moment of hesitation she opened it and dashed it. Aragorn tried to follow her but was interrupted by his commbadge. =^=Novia to Aragorn=^= "Aragorn here, what is it Jerok?" =^=Well, may I come aboard your vessel? I need clearance from you.=^= "By all means. Jana, Remae and Kim are onboard as well. Go ahead and find them!" Aragorn wanted to say more but Louises head popped out of the door. "Where is it?" "Where is what, Louise?" "Where is the Research Station?" "Well, it's there. isn't it?" Aragorn walked up to her and followed her in. "This can't be it," Louise said. "Look at it. There is nothing here!" "Well, I wouldn't call that nothing," Aragorn replied as he pointed to a few machines. "That's nothing! Haven't you paid attention when you were in the Science Lab on the Spectre? Now that was a science station. This is a mockery!" Louise darted off again. "Captain," Aragorn heard from his left and when he looked, he saw a Vulcan approaching. "Ensign Surin, I brought a visitor along, I hope you don't mind?" Before the Ensign could reply, Louise head popped around a corner. "This is a disgrace! Aragorn, shame on you!" "Mental deficiency?" Surin asked. "No, occupational pride" Aragorn said. "Emotional" Surin said. "My bride" Aragorn answered. The Vulcan looked at him and both eyebrows were raised. "Fascinating" Louise appeared again. "They don't even have a Hingstrom Analyser or a Kattlin Pulse Generator!" "Louise!" Aragorn called out, " I would like you to meet somebody." As she slowly approached with a few smears on her forehead, Aragorn said:" Ensign Surin, Senior Technician Louise Palmer from the Spectre, Louise, Chief Science Officer Surin cha'Evekh from the Nimitz." "Nice to meet you," Louise said " but now I have to reconnect two power conduits to get some juice running here. " Again she darted off, but was called out again by Aragorn. "LOUISE! This is nor the time nor the place to start rerigging the ship. I have asked the Ensign to give me a list on what he needs to get this station fully operational. So there is no reason for you to but in." Louise came back, walking slowly. "Somehow I don't think much of a man who accepted the post as it is." "Louise! You are talking to a superior Officer!" Aragorn scolded her. "And I am an experienced Lab Technician! Ask him then what he needs more, me or a title." Aragorn closed his eyes. "That's it, Louise, I'm going to 10 Forward to meet up with the rest of the Spectre and you are coming with me!" Louise went silent, she looked baffled as Aragorn turned around and went out of the Station. She quickly grimassed at the Vulcan and then set off after Aragorn. (USS Nimitz, 10 Forward, CO, Capt.Aragorn, 12:48) Aragorn smiled to his friends as he and Louise walked into 10 Forward. He sat down beside them and pulled Louise down next to him. Before he could say anything, he saw Jerok entering. Jerok walked up to them and stood behind Jenny. "So, you guys having fun?" Jenny looked up into the sparkling eyes of Jerok. She smiled. "Jerok! Do sit down! I was informed you had some personal problems to sort out." she looked at Dr. Bell. Jana made 'Don't-look-at-me' gesture. Jerok pulled up a chair and sat down. He ordered hot chocolate and turned to Aragorn. "It seems I haven't been able to congratulate you yet! Congratulations." "Thank you, Jerok. Although I'm not quite sure if I am to be congratulated or that one should really feel sorry for me. Seeing the number of people I have to get to know...Hm, I'm not sure," Aragorn said smiling. Before anyone could comment, Louise nudged him. "Aragorn? I've been thinking. I want a transfer." Aragorn looked puzzled. "You do?" "Yes, I want a transfer to the Nimitz. They are going to need me!" (Reply by Ktell, Bell, Riess, Surin, any) (Posted by Adrie Geuken) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (USS Nimitz - Ten Forward, OPS Ensign(sg) Jerok Novia, 12:50) Jerok walked into Ten Forward and noticed everybody sitting at a table. Aragorn, Louise, Jana, Ktell, some faces he didn't recognize, and Jenny. Apparently they were enjoying theirselves very well. Jerok walked up to them and stood behind Jenny. "So, you guys having fun?" Jenny looked up into the sparkling eyes of Jerok. She smiled. "Jerok! Do sit down! I was informed you had some personal problems to sort out." she looked at Dr. Bell. Jana made 'Don't-look-at-me' gesture. Jerok pulled up a chair and sat down. He ordered hot chocolate and turned to Aragorn. "It seems I haven't been able to congratulate you yet! Congratulations." (Reply from Zintel, Ro, T'Brant, Bell, Ktell, Aragorn, Any) (Posted by Jaap Marsman) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (USS Nimitz - 10-Forward - CMO Bell (Spectre) - 12.50) Jana felt comfortable amongst her friends as they sat around a table in the enormous 10-Forward lounge. She new that she was going to miss Aragorn and T'Brant. Sickbay was certainly going to be quieter! She had thoroughly enjoyed her tour of sickbay. The facilities were much more extensive than those on the Spectre, but this ship was much larger too. She would love to have permanent access to the Nimitz sickbay. It made her sickbay look like a storage cupboard. She just hoped they didn't need the extensive morgue facilities adjacent to sickbay. She stopped her daydreaming and focussed on the conversation. “So far we have seen Engineering and Sickbay but after lunch, I really want to see the Ready Room, the Bridge in more detail and possibly the Counsellors’ office. Although I am not officially Counsellor anymore, there are some duties still to perform with the new crew on the Spectre. Until we get a replacement, I will handle them as well.” she heard Remae say. She smiled at him and his enthusiasm. She was so proud of him and his promotion. It seemed though that Aragorn had more important things on his mind, as he seemed totally focussed on Louise, and what she was saying. “I also have to go upto Starbase 968 operations, those Romulans have been onboard that Warbird for over 24 hours now, seems that Starfleet just want to leave them to rot. I think there deserve better after all, they did defect.” Remae continued. “I will see if I can arrange for them to be released. The Starbase is more than capable of handling the influx…” Jana threw him a look of surprise. He had clearly forgotten their plans for this afternoon. Remae caught the look and quickly added.... “…and we have to go wedding present buying on the promenade as well.” Remae stood up and excused himself. He bent down and gave her a kiss before he turned and walked away. She sat their looking at her friends, particularly Aragorn. He had been an integral part of their lives for the past few months, and she knew many people were going to miss him, Louise in particular. She heard what Louise had said earlier, about wanting a transfer to the Nimitz, and she hoped that Captain Aragorn could arrange it. Louise would be inconsolable without him. The conversation had now turned to the topic of the wedding. Neither Aragorn or Louise could give an exact time or day as they were still waiting to hear about family arrangements and so on. Jana listened to them talk without contributing much. Aragorn had promised to show them around the ship a bit more, and she was eager to see what else the Nimitz had to offer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (USS Nimitz, 10-Forward, First Officer (Spectre), Lt. Commander Ktell – 13.00) Remae sat in the rather large lounge room that was 10-Forward, Engineering had been interesting, of course, and Riess had found it really fascinating and stayed down there. No doubt crawling through some Jefferies tube somewhere. Jerok, Jana, Aragorn and Louise were sitting around a more obscure table, eating lunch. “So far we have seen Engineering and Sickbay but after lunch, I really want to see the Ready Room, the Bridge in more detail and possibly the Counsellors’ office. Although I am not officially Counsellor anymore, there are some duties still to perform with the new crew on the Spectre. Until we get a replacement, I will handle them as well.” Remae was tucking into a sandwich while listening to the others talking. Aragorn and Louise were talking to each other more discreetly. When a gap in the conversation appeared Remae said… “I also have to go upto Starbase 968 operations, those Romulans have been onboard that Warbird for over 24 hours now, seems that Starfleet just want to leave them to rot. I think there deserve better after all, they did defect.” “I will see if I can arrange for them to be released. The Starbase is more than capable of handle the influx…” Remae caught Jana looking at him. “…and we have to go wedding present buying on the promenade as well.” NRPG: Jaap, Adrie and Wendy, talk about the wedding and anything else you want here. RPG: Remae spent the next few hours poking around the Nimitz, seeing the bridge took his breath away again, Aragorn had a more luxurious Ready Room and the Counsellor’s office and it facilities was very impressive. He also had time to talk to Counsellor Troi, who was a cousin of the famous Deanna Troi. They talked for a while about Counselling and Remae warned her that there was nothing worse than trying to counsel an ex-Counsellor. The Counsellor expressed concern until Remae added that he was joking. Jana and Remae separated themselves from the others and strolled through the corridors until they reached the airlock. “I am going for a stroll and look around the shops on the promenade, join me as soon as you can, Remae.” “Of course, this won’t take too long… Have fun shopping.” He smiled at her as he headed for a turbolift. “Operations.” He said to the computer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ( Starbase 968 - Promenade:Bar - Ensign(Jg) Spectre - 13:45 ) They both sat there in silence for a while and then Baranna continued. " Sorry. I have not seen dreams after the accident back home. " Spectres face brightened. " Interesting. " " There is one I remember. I am fighting in Deathmatch with unknown opponent, our weapons clashing echoing around small metallic room. My opponent is good, possibly better than me. We move in our dance until he makes a mistake. It is usually slight but enough for an opening. I take the opportunity and strike a crippling blow. He falls before me. As I step up to finish him a stream of light from above hits his face. It is myself lying there. My view point changes to the one on the floor. I'm looking up at a smooth, faceless figure holding a weapon, my death, above it's, my, body. It swings the weapon down , then I wake up." " Why do you remember that one in particular ?" " I know not. It has only come to me now" " Then you stopped having them after the accident ?" " Yes I have not seen anymore dreams" " Tell me about the accident " Baranna did not reply. Tobias tried asking again but Baranna's seeming need for conversation was dried up They sat in silence. " I do have experienced some problems regarding my remembrance of the past. I have memories of incidents that could not have happened. " " Tell me more, please. " " Well, there is one memory where my mother warns me of some old trees. But there was no trees where I grew up. " " But could they have been something else and you remembered them as a trees? " " It is possible but I saw the first tree after I joined the Star Fleet. " The communicator chirped. " Ensign Baranna. This is groupleader V'ro. We need your presence urgently in the security station Gamma. Please, respond. " Baranna rose. " Doc, we might continue this discussion in later date. " " Nimitz, Transporter room. This is Ensign Baranna, beam one from this location to the security station Gamma. Please inform the starbase security of this transporter use. " Baranna's form faded into a thousand cascading lights. (Starbase, Promenade, Ensign Spectre, 14:23) Tobias sighed. Something was deeply wrong with that man. Tobias felt he had not got far today but it was a start. ~ A very prominsing start~ He thought of asking someone's advice. ~ Maybe that nice Doctor I met earlier, off the Spectre, Jane or Jana whatever her name was ~ Tobias's head twinged. ~ Damn don't tell me my headache's starting again~ It spread down his entire body, it twitched making Tobias feel uneasy. He recognised the feeling well. ~ I'm in danger ~ That was when he noticed the figures around the table. " I know you don I ?" " No" replied Tobias convinced he had not seen this grey-haired Bajoran before. "Yea I do. Your the one who wrecked my stall yesterday" " And mine." " Mine too" Others standing round the table nodded in agreement. Tobias's hand instantly went for his communicator. The grey-haired Bajoran grabbed Tobias's wrist before it got there. " Now now, no bringin in your Starfleet friends. This is a personal matter between you an us" He grinned. Tobias was reminded of a book he had when he was young. It was about predators. Particularly one picture, a group of lions attacking a fallen deer. Tobias' uneasiness got worse. Suddenly Tobias screamed out, " Look out a shapechanger!!" and pointed behind the group. As one they turned. Tobias kicked the grey-haired man causing him to release his hard grip then he ran. ~ The oldest trick in the book and they fell for it. ~ Tobias did not get far. He felt a weight smash into his back. He tripped and fell, smashing a nearby table. Glass shattered under him spilling alcohol onto his uniform. Tobias twisted to see the Bajoran leering triumphantly over him. " Your gonna pay, boy" snarled the man. He looked around for support from his fellows but got none. He turned to see that all the others were holding there ankles or thighs in pain. " What, by the Prophets, are you doing ?" The men responded by writhing on the ground in anguish. One moaned, " Somethings attacking us, Du'von, it's too quick" Du'von did not have tyime to reply. A purple ball of fur burst from the writhing men and hit Du'von square in the chest. Both man and beast smashed into the ground and rolled out of sight. Tobias, never questioning his luck, immediately got onto his communicator. " Nimitz, this is Spectre here" =^= Who on the Spectre ? =^= " Nobody on the Spectre, this is Ensign Spectre" =^= I thought it was the USS Spectre=^= " It is, i'm not ... look idiot, Transport me to The Crew Quarters on the Nimitz." The men had slowly started to rise. Du'von was still fighting, whatever, at the back of the bar. =^= I doubt you'll fit, your a bit big. =^= " Listen, I'm not the Spectre, i'm A SPECTRE" =^= What a ghost =^= ~ I don't need this ~ The men were limping towards Tobias picking up sharp pieces of wood and glass. " Transporter room. Get me to my quarters, room 667, quickly!!!!!" " Sorry, missed that, a lot of noise your end, Room 667 ? where ? " They reached Tobias's legs. Tobias shouted hysterically, " My quarters, Ensign Spectre's quarters" " Spectre's quarters ? Why didn't you day so? Transporting" Tobias disappeared before the frustrated, angry stares of the merchants. (USS Spectre, Crew Quarters, Ensign Spectre 14:28) Tobias materialised in a darkened room. He stood felt himself for damages. A few cuts and bruises but nothing serious. He sighed. He took one step forward and tripped. He reached out to prevent his fall. < S M A S H ! ! !> " Ow !! Who moved the table ?" " Anyone there ? " floated a female voice from the bathroom. Tobias was a bit groggy. ~ Must of banged my head against something ~. He stood and felt the room spin slightly. A light, like a blazing sun, shattered the darkness. Tobias was blinded. " Who the hell are you ?" he heard the same female voice say. This time it was closer and angrier. Tobias spun towards the voice, making the room tilt like a boat on the high seas. " My god, your drunk. I can smeel the alcohol on you." The voice got closer. Tobias reached out for help. " Don't come any closer" Tobias took one step closer, he touched something soft. " Aiiiiya !!!". The kick to the head was sharp and swift. Tobias did not know what hit him, only that he felt like he was flying for a while. " Katerina Minnola to Security, I have a perverted intruder to pick up in my quarters" He lay on the floor where he had landed and slowly succumbed to the beckoning darkness. (Reply from Any) (Posted by Warren Simkins) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ( Nimitz - TAC/ASC quarter - Ensign(Jg) Baranna - 14:40 ) After V'ro helped him into his quarters Baranna tried to sleep but the conversation with ACMO Spectre was starting to haunt him. " ...you seemed to suffer from nightmares. I was just wondering. Do you ever remember them ? " ~ What dreams he was talking about. I do not remember any dreams but he was certain I see dreams. ~ "Computer. Library search on name Roga Danar." Baranna opened one of the bottles he purchased earlier. Pouring some of it to a glass he sat waiting for the results. ~ Our doctor seems to be a careful man. A fine trait in a non-combat personnel. ~ Typing a few commands he opened the crew roster. Looking it for a while Baranna suddenly felt a jolt in his mind. ~ A new TAC/ASC? ~ Starting to type furiously to access all information Baranna made so much typing errors that only a few of the orders were accepted. ~ Fine time to sink sorrows in alcohol. ~ Rising from the seat Baranna spoke out. " I better go see that EMH first. " The only clear word being EMH. " And what is the problem." Baranna dropped back to the seat. " How did you came here?" " I have a currently equipped with a mobile emitter that allows me to reach.." " Okay. I get the picture. Can you do something for my current alcohol level, It needs to be dropped rapidly?" " Just a moment." Hologram stepped to the replicator and ordered something Baranna had never heard before. After acquiring a hypo the hologram approached him. " Just a small injection. " Hypo injected the detox into Baranna bloodstream. " Are you capable of entering any location on this ship. " " Yes that is correct. I am able project my body every where in the ship." Baranna sat there in a silence for a while. " So you are part of the crew now. What is your name?" << Oleg your part >> After a while Baranna felt sufficiently clear headed to start again. "I do not require your administrations anymore. Dismissed." Baranna turned back to the terminal. Now the written command operated as wanted. ~ His scores beat me in every area except combat related. And that raises only more questions of my position. ~ "Computer. Compare the academy scores of Ensign Baranna, me, against others who are currently in a position of TAC/ASC or requested to be one." While waiting Baranna started to replicate materials for a display case. It would contain the bloody uniform as a reminder. It would remind him of the effect of poor selfcontrol. "Library search complete." "On my screen." Immersing himself on the information of Roga Danar failed to hear the scraping sound just behind the access panel. ~ There is nothing. I would like to access the classified files. This is too vague. But why would I dream of him? ~ "Comparison complete." "Vocalize the results" "Ensign Barannas scores are 75% lower that any other TAC/ASC currently in duty. Of the 3442, who applied to the position of Tac/ASC his score rates him at the position 2012." "Computer. Ensign Baranna is a TAC/ASC. What are the odds against that, only in full numbers?" "Probability is 3 to 1 against." ~ I should not even be here. Some one has pulled strings to get me here. But who did it and why? ~ (Reply from any) (Posted by Jari Mäkelä) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (USS Nimitz - Corridor - CMO Bell (Spectre) - 14.40) They had almost completed their tour of the ship and as Aragorn was pointing out the Counsellor's office, the door opened and out walked Remae. Jana smiled at him and he smiled back. He was greeted warmly by Aragorn. They started to chat about all the wonderful things they had seen on the Nimitz. As the tour was over Jana decided that it was time to start shopping. She had heard all about the wonderful shops on the promenade, and she was anxious to get started. "Care to walk me to the airlock, Commander?" she said to Remae. "Sure, i need to get to the OPS centre on the starbase anyway." Jana turned to Aragorn. "Captain Aragorn, thank you so much for the tour. You know of course, that I'm insanely jealous of your facilities! We will see you before the wedding I hope. Bye for now." She reached up and kissed him on the cheek, said goodbye to the others and then headed for the airlock with Remae. “I am going for a stroll and look around the shops on the promenade, join me as soon as you can, Remae.” she said. “Of course, this won’t take too long… Have fun shopping.” He smiled at her as he headed for a turbolift. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (Starbase 968, OPS, First Officer (Spectre), Lt. Commander Ktell – 14.55) The doors opened onto an insanely busy scene, Remae was overcome with a sense of being out of place. People pushed by and Remae talked to the first person he could lay his hands on. “Hello, I am Remae Ktell, First Officer of the USS Spectre. I am here to discuss what we do with nearly 2,000 Romulans that have been sitting in their ship for twenty four hours.” NRPG: The person Remae has grabbed is Ken Itano (played by Reggie Allen). He is currently the acting Second Officer of Starbase 968. With the call from the Warbird taking place in 10 mins and with all those Romulans to take care of, this should be interesting. (Reply from Aragorn, Bell, Itano, any) (Posted by Anthony Keen) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (Starbase 968 - Promenade - CMO Bell (Spectre) - 15.00) The promenade of the Starbase was all Jana had hoped for - a shopper's paradise! She begun at one end and went into the first shop. The shop featured clothing made from the finest cloth from all over the federation. She selected a number of items and begun trying them on. Finally she opted for a gorgeous azure blue silk dress. She had no idea where she would get to wear it, but she had to have it all the same. She arranged for the dress to be delivered to her quarters and then proceeded to the next shop. (Reply from Aragorn, Remae, Jerok, any) (Posted by Wendy Devlin) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (RSE ^Acydran^ (Vulture) - Bridge – Sub Commander Purrdel, Approaching Bajoran space, 15.00) Second in Command, Commander Purrdel was not having a good tour of duty, after failing to catch the ^Hnoiyikar^, he had been ordered to release his Commanding officer F’Ghir. Even though his personal vendettas has cost the lives of many Romulans in the past, their superiors had decided to follow her plan and attempt to recover their stolen property. There she sat, in total command of this task force. Her request for additional ships to accompany the Vulture in its attempts to reclaim what was theirs, was an unnecessary show of force, in his opinion. Their ship had need almost a week of repairs to get it back to a reasonable combat state, even so, the other ships which currently flanked his, had to share considerable resources amongst themselves. Now here they were, cloaked, and approaching Bajoran space. Spies and rumours had led them to Bajor, rumours that the ^Hnoiyikar^ had docked with the Federation stronghold, Starbase 968. Purrdel had not intention of going toe to toe with the monstrosity, he was hoping she wasn’t as mad as he thought she was. The Starbase alone would have been a formidable target, but they had conducted lower level scans of the area, and discovered several Starships docked there as well. "Commander, have you seen the tactical reports? We are only 4 ships, surely that Starbase would have us cold, alone; but with those other ship there, we don’t stand a chance in a military confrontation." "Keep you place, Sub Commander. The situation is in hand." Said F’Ghir. ~ In hand? Suicide is in hand I rather think ~ "Send out the signal to the others, assume position A, we will start communications with the Federation." "Signal sent, the other ships are on their way." Said the communications officer. "Sir, won’t the Starbase send out tachyon scans to locate our cloaked ships?" said Purrdel with concern. "For one, the Starbase won’t have any reason to look for other ships, because we will be talking to them and two these enhanced Warbirds have new harmonics in their cloaking shields. It makes us invulnerable." "De-cloak, keep shields and weapons off-line… open a channel to the Starbase." "Yes sir, channel open." "Federation Starbase, this is the RSE ^Acydran^, we have been sent to recover our missing officers and ship… request permission to enter Bajoran space to… discuss the situation." The words of co-operation slid with disgust from the tongue of the Commander, although he managed to portray his role with skill. (Reply from Crew on board: Starbase 968, USS Spectre and USS Nimitz) (Posted by Anthony Keen) NRPG: Lets keep this interesting please guys… I really think it’ll be a waste of time if someone presses two buttons and discovers the Romulans true intentions whatever they maybe, ok? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (Nimitz - Holodeck 3 - Knight in shining armor - 18:00 ) "Activate holoprogram Princess-3." Computer complied the order and created a medieval castle in the background. In the front there was a cave entrance and in front of that was a stake at which a female form was tied. Guttural roars came from the cave as the mail clad knight strode forward. "Fear not, fair maiden. I shall rescue you from the clutches of that foul beast." A serpentine head shot out of the entrance, hissing horrendously. A sinuous body followed rapidly as the creature charged the knight. Blocking the fiery breath with his shield the knight closed in and thrust. Sword nicked the side of creature's neck and a flow of greenish blood emerged. The combatants retreated from each other. "I am no weakling to be devoured. Surrender or my trusty sword will pierce your black heart." Creature attacked again like a lightning but the knight rolled to the side and swiped with his sword. The left front leg collapsed under the weight of the beast and knight rushed in. "AND SO DIES BEAST DAYIRN!" He yelled as the sword slided between the ribs and penetrated the heart of the mighty beast. Creature trashed for a while but finally it died. The knight removed his helmet and hurried towards the female. Cutting the ropes he lifted her in his strong arms. "You are saved, Beautiful Kestra." "Oh, yes, YES." Answered the woman as she pressed her lips against the lips of his savior. (Nimitz - outside Holodeck 2 - Ensign(Jg) Baranna - Evening) Baranna nearly collided with T'Brant and Rivers who were coming out of deck 2 but quick reflexes from both sides saved them. Greeting militaristic both of them Baranna continued towards his quarters. He was determined to get rid of this sweat that nearly dripped from him. Physical exercise combined with the alcohol still in his body took its toll. (Reply from any) (Posted by Jari Mäkelä) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (Nimitz - Prowling around various locations - FO - Lt.Cmdr Irmat T'Brant - 18:15) "Well Jinto? What do you think of her?" Irmat asked the Bolian ex-officer who he had befriended on the Spectre. "She is a beauty! I hope that I get assigned to her once I complete my refresher course. I will, of course, take anything in the operational department." His face cracked wide in a large smile. "No doubt, you are already over-qualified. Its just the commission you need to get renewed. Drink?" "Yes please." The two men went to Ten Forward, and had a couple of fruit juices each. Irmat spoke to many crewmen and women as they came and went, and introduced Jinto as a potential crewmate for the future. Eventually, they left, and Jinto Zon took his leave of Irmat, shaking his hand yet again. "Thanks, Sir. I have really enjoyed this afternoon. There is another shuttle leaving at 19;00 hours, so Earth, here I come. Goodbye." "Jolan Tru, Jinto Zon. May your divinities watch over you!" Irmat crossed his palm over the Bolian's. Jinto vanished in a swirl of blue lights as he transported off the Nimitz, and Irmat continued his tour on his own. He wondered how Shuggie was getting on. He had caught a glimpse of the little Scotsman's backside sticking out of an access panel once over, and seen Kim Riess in the distance in the company of Ensign Aldo Meecham, the CEO. Irmat laughed to himself about that! He could imagine Aldo struggling to translate Shuggie's speech patterns before answering his incessant questions! Irmat caught sight of Remae and Jana once too, just as a turbolift door shut on them. Oh well, he would, no doubt, catch up with them later. Suddenly, his comm-badge went off again, =^=If you meant what you said about working out together, I would like to take you up on it.=^= It was from Susan Rivers! Irmat tapped his badge, "Delighted, Susan. Holodeck 2 in ten minutes?" =^=Fine! I'll be there, Sir. And thanks!=^= Irmat smiled, "No problem, Ensign. No problem at all!" He closed the connection and swiftly transported to his own quarters. He changed into a freshly replicated white sporting jump suit, and took the turbolift down to deck 21, where the holodecks were located. (Reply from Aragorn, Meecham, Riess, Rivers, Any) (Posted by Roy Hunter) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (USS Nimitz-Holodeck 4-Ensign Hammond-1822) NRPG:Hello all,I'm finally back and feeling better,thanks to all of you who helped with your kind words and thoughts during my trouble. :) Hope you don't mind if we assume my character has been keeping busy since the meeting.That will allow me to jump right back into the fun. RPG: The axis observation balloon exploded as it's occupant tumbled toward the earth. "Got ya!"Hammond exclaimed with pride. Originally he had planned on going over some manuevers for the nimitz but couldn't resist the call of one of his favorite combat scenarios.He guided his Sopwith Camel higher as he encountered some enemy flak.Suddenly he was hit and his wings tumbled earthward,along with him and the rest of the machine. "Computer end program,save program previous time index 2 minutes ago." He hated to lose,besides,it was only a small cheat. ~I've got to get over my shyness dammit,I haven't even interacted with my fellow crewmates yet!~ He exited the holodeck and entered the turbolift. "Deck ten."He muttered. (Nimitz-ten forward-ensign Hammond-1830) The doors to ten forward swished open,the sound scared Leigh,people turned to see who had entered and caught his startled reaction,He casually smiled and walked up to the bar. ~What a moron,you idiot Leigh!~ "What can I get you?"the bartender queried. "A pint of traditional ale,and no synthehol please." He recieved his poison and sat at an empty table.Although the area around him was busy he simply concentrated on his beverage,hardly gazing around the room.His thoughts drifted to his family back home. (reply from any) (posted by Leigh Hammond) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (USS Nimitz, Holodeck 2, OPS, Ensign(jg) Susan Rivers, 18:30) Susan had arrived at the holodeck a few minutes before T'Brant, and spent the time working through the warm-up excercises that were as much to focus her mind as tone up her muscles in preparation for the work-out to come. She heard him enter, but finished the excercise she was on before turning to greet him. "Commander, there is something I wish to say before we start. As we have not worked out together before, I must tell you that I was the overall champion in unarmed combat at the Academy for every year I was there. Do not underestimate my abilities; I shall not underestimate yours." He raised an eyebrow. "You wish me to understand you are an expert?" "Expert is rather an over-rated expression, Commander. My aunt is considered an expert in nine ancient civilisations, simply because she happens to be the only archaeologist in the Federation to have studied them. As she herself would tell you, she really knows very little about any of them. What I mean is that I am no novice, and I do not want you to make any allowances for me." NRPG: Roy, please respond for T'Brant and add anything else you want. RPG: Susan found that her skills were tested almost to the limit over the next half-hour, but at the end of it she had to admit to herself that her frustrations were well and truly exorcised - for the time being, at any rate. As she saluted her opponent, she was conscious of a feeling of inner calm that had eluded her for the past few days. She smiled with approval. "Thank you, Commander. I'm glad you took me at my word. I - I'm not in the habit of working out with anyone else; I've tended to rely on holoprograms. It makes a real difference having a living opponent who can really test me! Perhaps we could do this again?" (Reply from T'Brant, Any) (posted by Liz Rhodes) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ (Nimitz - Holodeck 2 - FO - Lt.Cmdr Irmat T'Brant - 18:30) "...and I do not want you to make any allowances for me." Susan finished her piece. Irmat smiled and bowed to her from the waist. "I will only say this, I am immensely strong. But, I will use such force as I find necessary to avoid you injuring me. I have not had much chance to work out since... No, that doesn't matter! What I mean is this, I am a little rusty, but I will do my best to challenge you." Iramt smiled at her again, and they took up positions facing each other on the matting that covered the floor. With a sudden feint to her right, Susan caught Irmat unawares! Before he knew what was happening, he found himself flying through the air! He twisted in midflight, and catlike, landed lightly on his feet. "Very good! Where did you learn that one?" He asked. "Had a good teacher! I've got more..." Susan had a pleased look on her face. "I had better think next time before I offer to let someone use me as a punchbag! Hah!" Irmat threw himself at her feet and as he landed, he brought his left foot up over his shoulder and caught her in the midriff with a resounding thwack! Susan back-flipped and landed on her feet. Irmat had leapt back to his feet ready to administer a crushing blow, and stopped at the sight of her ready to meet his moves. "You are good!" Irmat said. "Let's do it!" NRPG: 25 minutes later.... RPG: She smiled with approval. "Thank you, Commander. I'm glad you took me at my word. I - I'm not in the habit of working out with anyone else; I've tended to rely on holoprograms. It makes a real difference having a living opponent who can really test me! Perhaps we could do this again?" Irmat wiped the sweat that was beading on his heavy-browed forehead, "Any time, Susan. And, off duty, or in here, the name is Irmat. OK?" "I'm not sure that I cou..." She started to say, but Irmat stopped her. "No pressures, no worries. All in your own good time! If you need a friend, call me. Now, how about a drink after we've cleaned up?" (Nimitz - Ten Forward - FO - Lt.Cmdr Irmat T'Brant - 19:10) Irmat and Susan walked in to see many people seated around. Irmat noticed a table with just one man sitting alone. The CONN officer, ~His name? Oh yes!!!~ Irmat steered Susan towards Leigh Hammond, and said, "Ensign Hammond. You shouldn't drink alone! May we join you?" (Replies from Rivers, Hammond, Any) (Posted by Roy Hunter) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ --- Adrie Geuken ICQ 7205671 Captain Aragorn, CO USS Nimitz (A FGN starship) Rear Admiral Woldan Kyt, Temp. Commanding Officer USS Nimitz (A FGN Starship) Lt (jg) Jonah Fforbes, Instructor Starfleet Academy http://www.azorius.co.uk/fgn/