Compiled by Calvin Capps ======================================================================================================================== Mission: Errand of Mercy Day: 3 Stardate: 2407.01.19 ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Main Engineering, ACEO Ensign Peter Cohen - 1600) (Beta Aquairi III, Marine Corps Base Camp - Civilian Elizabeth O'Connor - 1615) (USS Paladin, Deck 1, Conference Room, CEO Lt. Commander Sarouk, 16:19) (USS Paladin, Conference Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1620) (USS Paladin, Conference Room, ACEO LT JG Steven Matrix, 1620) (USS Paladin, Conference Room, CEO LT Steven Matrix, 1621) (USS Paladin - conference room - ACEO Ensign Alura Rathyn - 1621) (USS Paladin, Conference Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1621) (USS Paladin - Deck 1, Conference Room - CSO Lieutenant (jg) Joran Matthew Brownlee - 16:22) (USS Paladin, Outside Conference Room, Lt. Commander Sarouk, 16:24) (USS Paladin - Conference Room – Ensign JG ACMO Nissa Wheteri - 1625) (USS Paladin, Outside Conference Room, CSO Lieutenant (jg) Joran Matthew Brownlee, 16:25) (USS Paladin - Conference Room - FO Lt Cmdr Calvin Capps - 1632) (USS Paladin - Conference room - CEO LT Steven Matrix - 1632) (USS Paladin, Conference Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1633) (USS Paladin, Corridor - Deck 4, CEO Lieutenant Steven Matrix, 1633) (USS Paladin, Conference Room, COPS/3O Ensign (sg) Michael Ian O'Connor, 1635) (USS Paladin - Turbo-lift - ACEO Ensign Alura Rathyn - 1635) (USS Paladin, corridor, CO Pilot Officer Smith 1636) (USS Paladin, Corridor - Personal Quarters, CEO Lieutenant Steven Matrix,1638) (USS Paladin - Conference Room - FO Lt Cmdr Calvin Capps - 1638) (USS Paladin, Conference Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1639) (USS Paladin, Observation Lounge - COPS/3O Ensign (sg) Michael Ian O'Connor - 1641) (USS Paladin, Transporter Room One - Civilian Elizabeth O'Connor - 1645) (USS Paladin - Transporter Room 1 - ATAC/ASC Ensign (jg) Rana Apar - 16:46) (USS Paladin - Conference Room - Lt Cmdr Calvin Capps - 1646) (USS Paladin - Transporter Room 1 - Civilian Elizabeth O'Connor - 16:47) (USS Paladin, Conference Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1647) (USS Paladin, Personal Quarters, CEO LT Steven Matrix - 1648) (USS Paladin - Transporter Room 1 - ATAC/ASC Ensign (jg) Rana Apar - 16:48) (USS Paladin - Conference Room - FO Lt Cmdr Calvin Capps - 1648) (USS Paladin - Ten Forward - Ensign Tristen - 1649) (USS Paladin - Main Engineering - CEO LT Steven Matrix - 1649) (USS Paladin - Transporter Room 1 - Civilain Elizabeth O'Connor - 1649) (USS Paladin, COPS Office - COPS/3O Ensign (sg) Michael Ian O'Connor - 1650) (USS Paladin, Main Engineering, CEO LT Steven Matrix - 1652) (USS Paladin - Personal Quarters - ATAC/ASC Ensign (jg) Rana Apar - 16:53) (USS Paladin, Avionics Repair , Pilot Officer Smith 1654) (USS Paladin - Personal Quarters - Civilian Elizabeth O'Connor - 1654) (USS Paladin - Personal Quarters - ATAC/ASC Ensign (jg) Rana Apar - 1654) (USS Paladin, Ten Forward, Pilot officer Smith, 17:30) (USS Paladin - Ten Forward - Science Officer Ensign (jg) Olesia Belden - 17:50) (USS Paladin, Ten Forward, FSXO 1st Lt Stephiea Rath, 17:51) (USS Paladin, Ten Forward, Science Officer Ensign (jg) Olesia Belden, 17:52) (USS Paladin - Sickbay - Ensign SG CMO Nissa Whetari - 1756) (USS Paladin - Ten Forward - Ensign SG CMO Nissa Whetari - 1855) (USS Paladin - Captain's Ready Room - ACTO Ensign(jg) Detron Trei - 19.05) (USS Paladin, Ready Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 19.07) (USS Paladin - Security - ACTO Ensign(jg) Detron Trei - 19.15) (USS Paladin - Personal quarters - ACEO Ensign Alura Rathyn - 2045) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Main Engineering, ACEO Ensign Peter Cohen - 1600) Peter knew Matrix was in the staff briefing so he took the time to review ships status and to work on his special project. "Computer, main console, load Alpha 34- Cohen Alpha 3, authorization Cohen omega three three one." said Peter as he sat back and waited for the computer to finish the simulation load. After a few moments the computer began a lengthy simulation of weapons and power systems. Peter grew suspicious of the numbers Matrix had produced earlier in their project and decided to add a few conservative markers and direct feed measurements from the ship itself. (USS Paladin, Main Engineering, ACEO Ensign Peter Cohen - 1641) Cohen wasn't pleased with the results, but after 3 full simulations he was ready to concede that what Matrix had surmised was based upon inaccurate measurements and the computer's own efficiency in simulation algorithms. The fourth simulation was nearly finished and Peter was getting ready to cancel the output. The computer beeped and the last simulation results appeared on the monitor before him. Peter glanced at the results, anticipating the same results. What appeared Peter wasn't expecting. "Computer, are the results shown on the monitor the final computations for Alpha 34, simulation 39?" The computer beeped an affirmative. "Computer, reload simulation 39 with the same parameters." "This is interesting. The energy efficiency of the plasma and warp conduits are increased by thirteen percent and weapons output by nearly fifty percent. Matrix just might have something here...hummm." said Peter. Eleven minutes passed and the computer again displayed the results of the simulation. Peter eagerly read through the coding and results. "Simulation number fourty, energy efficiency 12 percent, weapons output 48 percent. Computer are the inputs for simulation 40 taken from current ships readings?" The computer displayed "affirmative" on the console. Peter smiled. "Computer load Alpha 34 with run number 40 inputs. A moment later the computer was ready to start another simulation run. Peter then entered some programming changes to the flow matrix, adjusted for some inefficiencies in the analog conversions and threw in some human variables and ran the simulation again. Nine minutes later the computer displayed the results. Peter's jaw dropped. "Wow, the key is in the tertiary warp core and conduit matrix parameters. With some modifications I think we can do this. I've got to tell Matrix about this." Peter busily tapped the computer console and got lost in his tasks for the next hour and a half. (posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== (Beta Aquairi III, Marine Corps Base Camp - Civilian Elizabeth O'Connor - 1615) Elizabeth sat, huddled, in a corner of the base the marines were using as a staging area. Her physical wounds had been superficial for the most part, cuts and bruises, the worst had been a phaser burn. With the fear of the situation in the past, if only by less than an hour, the mental toll was starting to take it's toll. She had been crying silently since they had left her alone. They had provided her with some replicated clothes, and some decent food, then left her to herself in the corner of the structure. They'd left her there for a good 30 minutes, when a third Lieutenant finally told her that she had been cleared to beam up to the Paladin. She was still amazed at the youth of some of the Marines. The officers were all older, but some of the enlisted looked younger than her 20 years. She was escorted to the transporter pad, where she quietly waited for her turn. Elizabeth wasn't normally a shy person, but after the last few weeks, she just couldn't bring herself to talk to anyone. Everyone seemed to be doing something vital all the time. Everyone around her looked tired and worn, no one smiled, and no one laughed. If Elizabeth had to guess, the last good day they all had was the day before the war started. She stepped onto the transporter pad when she was told to, the transporter operator signaled her to standby for a moment, then nodded and tapped a few buttons. The familiar sensation of having her atoms scanned, scrambled, beamed to the Paladin, and reassembled once more. NRPG: I'm leaving her welcoming committee vague at the moment, as the meeting hasn't been concluded by Wes yet, and I don't know who's meeting her (Michael may very well be in the Brig), and where she is going to have to go first. If the arrival time needs to be changed, I will repost. (posted by Patrick) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Deck 1, Conference Room, CEO Lt. Commander Sarouk, 16:19) Sarouk waited patiently till Matrix had given his report for Engineering, then stood up himself. "While Lt. Matrix has been overseeing the general repairs," Sarouk said in his typical deep emotionless tone. "I've been overseeing the repairs to the primary computer core. Repairs are still underway and I estimate will be completely finished in another 12.365 hours. Until then you may experience delays when accessing the library computer. All primary systems are currently running on the secondary computer core. I would also like to request at this time to conduct more extensive upgrades to the Paladin primary LCARS. Prior to the 52nd pulling away from the rest of the fleet, Star Fleet Command released an up grade for the primary operating system. I was one of the computer engineers involved in the development of the upgrade and am fully qualified to implement the up grade. I have submitted an overview of what areas this up grade would cover. I only require command authorization to begin." Sarouk sat back down as he finished speaking. "I'll look over the over view and contact you latter with any question I might have Commander," Eva replied before moving on to the next report. (posted by Wes) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Conference Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1620) Eva waited till all other the reports had been given and all other business had been resolved before moving on to the next matter of business. "We have just come through a very difficult mission," She said, rising from her seat. "It has been trying both physically and emotionally. This ship and her crew have, as usual, performed their duties with courage and honor. Let us never forget those who have laid down their lives this day fighting for the freedom of the Federation." She paused, lowering her head in a show of respect to the fallen. After a few second she lifted her head and looked around the room. "Ensign Whetari, front and center," Eva said sharply. She turned to face the Ensign as she came to attention in front her. "In recognition of your commitment to this ship, her crew, and the people of the United Federation of Planets I hereby promote to you full Ensign with all the responsibilities and privileges of said rank. Furthermore, in light of Lt. Keller's injuries, I hereby name you Chief Medical Officer of the USS Paladin. Congratulations." Eva took a moment to remove the Ensign old black pip and replacing it with a gold one before offering the Ensign her hand. (Reply Whetari) "Lt Matrix front and center," Eva said next, turning to look at Matrix. She waited till the Lt had snapped to attention in front of her. "In recognition of your continued commitment to this ship, her crew, and the people of the United Federation of Planets I hereby promote you to full Lieutenant. Congratulations." Eva removed the black pip from Matrix's collar and replaced it with a new gold one. (Reply Matrix) "Furthermore," Eva continued, "In light of our next missions parameters. I hereby name you Chief Engineering Officer of the USS Paladin." She turned to look at Commander Sarouk. "Commander, while your performance as CEO has been exemplary, your unique skills will be needed in another capacity which I will address shortly." Sarouk simply inclined his head in acknowledgment, his expression never changing (Reply Matrix) Remaining standing, Eva waited until everyone had retaken their seats before continuing. "Now for our next mission," She began, looking around at her officers. "After a long discussion with Admiral Lee, the decision has been made to move the 1st Battle Group off the front lines of this offensive. The combined Federation and Klingon fleet has pushed deep into enemy occupied territory and are closing in on Earth. However, the war is not yet won, and we must remain vigilant against foreign threats while combating this domestic threat. The 1st Battle Group has been ordered to proceed with all due haste to sector 426 and take up routine patrol along the Romulan Neutral Zone. Fleet command has received reports of increased activity on the Romulan side of the zone. Fleet Command hopes that our presence will deter the Romulans from attempting to take advantage of the current civil-war and try to encroach on Federation territory. Our presence should convince the Romulan's that we are willing and able to defend Federation colonies along the Neutral Zone. However, I want this ship and her crew ready for anything. We can not afford to start another armed conflict so we will need to proceed carefully to ensure the security of the Federation. It will take us at least 4 days at high warp to reach our new patrol sector, I want everyone to use that time wisely so that we are rested and ready when to begin our patrol. If there are no questions, you are all dismissed." (posted by wes) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Conference Room, ACEO LT JG Steven Matrix, 1620) Startled, Matrix stood up at attention, wondering what was going to happen. "Lt Matrix front and center," Eva said next, turning to look at Matrix. She waited till the Lt had snapped to attention in front of her. "In recognition of your continued commitment to this ship, her crew, and the people of the United Federation of Planets I hereby promote you to full Lieutenant. Congratulations." Eva removed the black pip from Matrix's collar and replaced it with a new gold one. Matrix managed a smile, "Thank you Captain." replied Matrix. "Furthermore," Eva continued, "In light of our next missions parameters. I hereby name you Chief Engineering Officer of the USS Paladin." She turned to look at Commander Sarouk. "Commander, while your performance as CEO has been exemplary, your unique skills will be needed in another capacity which I will address shortly." Sarouk simply inclined his head in acknowledgment, his expression never changing Matrix was astonished at the promotion and new responsibility. Inside he beamed, "Thank you Captain." replied Matrix as he sat down and listened intently to what the Captain had to say. (posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Conference Room, CEO LT Steven Matrix, 1621) Matrix sat motionless as the room cleared. He was in shock of the promotion, but reflected on the hard work he and his crew accomplished over the past months. He glanced up at the officers who filed by him on their way out of the conference room. Many gesturing a congratulations as they passed. He was wondering what Sarouk would say, if anything. The commander was all business. He would be filling the spot of a great officer, one he hoped would approve of his work. Matrix hoped to be worthy of the responsibility. Alura was still sitting beside him. He turned toward Alura unable to speak. (posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - conference room - ACEO Ensign Alura Rathyn - 1621) Matrix sat motionless as everyone filed out of the room, many of them gesturing a congratulations as they passed. Alura watched the expressions of wonder pass silently across the man's face. After a lengthy pause, he turned to look at her. "Congratulations," she told him and smiled warmly. She understood what this meant to him. He'd been CEO before then had that position taken from him. Now it was his again. "You deserve it." (REply: Matrix) "So what's the first order of business -- Chief?" she asked feeling pretty sure he would be ready to get right back to work as soon as the shock wore off. (posted by David) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Conference Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1621) Remaining standing, Eva waited until everyone had retaken their seats before continuing. "The tide of this war has shifted in our favor," Eva said, looking around at each of her officers clearly seeing the effects the past few weeks had made on their appearance, they all had a more haggard yet determined look. She thought once more of those that were no longer with them. "It is my hope that this war will soon be over and we can return to being explorers and keepers of the peace. With that in mind, I have decided to begin preparing for that time. Lt. Commander Sarouk I have chosen you to head up our new Advanced Theoretical Technologies department. Your department will consist of a number of engineering experts that will work with both the Science and Engineering departments on researching and integrating new technologies with current Federation technologies. I will be making more changes once this civil war is over and the Federation is once more in the hands of her citizens." Sarouk again inclined his head in acknowledgment, but said nothing. (Reply Any that wish to speak up) "Now for our next mission," She continued, "After a long discussion with Admiral Lee, the decision has been made to move the 1st Battle Group off the front lines of this offensive. The combined Federation and Klingon fleet has pushed deep into enemy occupied territory and are closing in on Earth. However, the war is not yet won, and we must remain vigilant against foreign threats while combating this domestic threat. The 1st Battle Group has been ordered to proceed with all due haste to sector 426 and take up routine patrol along the Romulan Neutral Zone. Fleet command has received reports of increased activity on the Romulan side of the zone. Fleet Command hopes that our presence will deter the Romulans from attempting to take advantage of the current civil-war and try to encroach on Federation territory. Our presence should convince the Romulan's that we are willing and able to defend Federation colonies along the Neutral Zone. However, I want this ship and her crew ready for anything. We can not afford to start another armed conflict so we will need to proceed carefully to ensure the security of the Federation. It will take us at least 4 days at high warp to reach our new patrol sector, I want everyone to use that time wisely so that we are rested and ready when to begin our patrol. We will be leaving the system once the situation on the planets surface has stabilized. If there are no questions, you are all dismissed." (posted by Wes) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Deck 1, Conference Room - CSO Lieutenant (jg) Joran Matthew Brownlee - 16:22) "The tide of this war has shifted in our favor.It is my hope that this war will soon be over and we can return to being explorers and keepers of the peace. With that in mind, I have decided to begin preparing for that time. Lt. Commander Sarouk I have chosen you to head up our new Advanced Theoretical Technologies department. Your department will consist of a number of engineering experts that will work with both the Science and Engineering departments on researching and integrating new technologies with current Federation technologies. I will be making more changes once this civil war is over and the Federation is once more in the hands of her citizens." Sarouk again inclined his head in acknowledgment, but said nothing. Joran looked over at the Vulcan, and said, "Commander, I would like to schedule a meeting with you some time in the near future, to discuss the nature of our departments' cooperation in the time to come. Would you speak with me after the meeting about it, sir?" (reply Sarouk) "Now for our next mission," The captain said soon after, "After a long discussion with Admiral Lee, the decision has been made to move the 1st Battle Group off the front lines of this offensive. The combined Federation and Klingon fleet has pushed deep into enemy occupied territory and are closing in on Earth. However, the war is not yet won, and we must remain vigilant against foreign threats while combating this domestic threat. The 1st Battle Group has been ordered to proceed with all due haste to sector 426 and take up routine patrol along the Romulan Neutral Zone. Fleet command has received reports of increased activity on the Romulan side of the zone. Fleet Command hopes that our presence will deter the Romulans from attempting to take advantage of the current civil-war and try to encroach on Federation territory. Our presence should convince the Romulan's that we are willing and able to defend Federation colonies along the Neutral Zone. However, I want this ship and her crew ready for anything. We can not afford to start another armed conflict so we will need to proceed carefully to ensure the security of the Federation. It will take us at least 4 days at high warp to reach our new patrol sector, I want everyone to use that time wisely so that we are rested and ready when to begin our patrol. We will be leaving the system once the situation on the planets surface has stabilized. If there are no questions, you are all dismissed." Joran's mind reeled. ~Sector 426? Where have I heard that before? Something is very signficant about that sector, but I can't remember what exactly it is. I'll have to look it up.~ He stood, and left the room, waiting outside for Sarouk to meet him. (posted by Spencer) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Outside Conference Room, Lt. Commander Sarouk, 16:24) Sarouk stepped out of the Conference Room and noticed Lt. Brownlee waiting for him. Sarouk moved over to the younger officer and inclined his head slightly in greeting. "Lieutenant," Sarouk said in his typical deep bass voice. "I will need to review the exact size and responsibilities of the new department, as well as the number of people that will comprise the department. Would you be free at 1400 hour tomorrow to go over a preliminary plan for the coordination between our two departments?" (posted by Wes) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Conference Room – Ensign JG ACMO Nissa Wheteri - 1625) "Ensign Whetari, front and center," Captain Straton said, causing Nissa to jump to her feet quickly. She made her way over to the Captain and stood at attention. "In recognition of your commitment to this ship, her crew, and the people of the United Federation of Planets I hereby promote to you full Ensign with all the responsibilities and privileges of said rank. Furthermore, in light of Lt. Keller's injuries, I hereby name you Chief Medical Officer of the USS Paladin. Congratulations." Captain Straton removed the tiny black pip on Nissa’s collar and replaced it with a gold one, then extending her hand. “Thank you, Captain.” Nissa replied quietly, shaking the Captain’s hand. She opened her moth to say more, something about doing her best – but quickly forgot what she was thinking and shut her mouth, giving the Captain another quick nod and returning to her seat. (posted by Sarah) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Outside Conference Room, CSO Lieutenant (jg) Joran Matthew Brownlee, 16:245) "Lieutenant," Sarouk said in his typical deep bass voice. "I will need to review the exact size and responsibilities of the new department, as well as the number of people that will comprise the department. Would you be free at 1400 hour tomorrow to go over a preliminary plan for the coordination between our two departments?" "That will be perfectly acceptable," Joran said. "I will make a note of it now. Can I expect you in my office? I'm not sure where your office will be quite yet, or if has even been assigned. It would be easier to meet in mine, but if you'd rather meet in your office, that's fine." (reply Sarouk) "Very well. Thank you, Commander." Joran gave him a quick Vulcan salute, and began to move towards the turbolift, typing some details into the PADD as he went. (posted by Spencer) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Conference Room - FO Lt Cmdr Calvin Capps - 1632) Calvin was happy to see Ensign Whetari and Lt Matrix receive their promotions both in rank and in position. As each of them sat down listening to the Captain speak of the next mission Calvin looked in their direction gave a nod and a smile as a congratulation until he could congratulate them properly later. Minutes later went by and Captain Straton released every one from the meeting. Calvin stayed seated and looked at her. "Would you like for me to get the fleet under way sir?" (posted by Calvin) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Conference room - CEO LT Steven Matrix - 1632) Matrix was looking around the room as Alura spoke, he noted the first officer looking in his direction and nodding in acceptance. Matrix smiled and replied in kind. "Congratulations," she told him and smiled warmly. She understood what this meant to him. He'd been CEO before then had that position taken from him. Now it was his again. "You deserve it." "Thank you. I've wanted the CE position back again, but this time I'm ready. Thanks Alura," replied Matrix. "So what's the first order of business -- Chief?" she asked feeling pretty sure he would be ready to get right back to work as soon as the shock wore off. "Well we'll see what the Captain has in store then we'll know what we're up against." said Matrix as he adjusted his uniform. (posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Conference Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1633) Eva watched as everyone filed out of the room, everyone except Commander Capps and Ensign O'Connor. "Would you like for me to get the fleet under way sir?" Commander Capps asked as Eva retook her seat. "Not yet Number One," Eva replied, her gaze never leaving O'Connor. "We must first ensure that the situation on the surface has stabilized. We still have a lot of marines on the surface as well. We will address a time table for pulling them all back on board latter. Right now I think Ensign O'Connor has something to tell us. Don't you Ensign." Eva's eye narrowed as she studied the Ensign. She clearly felt the war of emotions going on inside the young Ensign. She knew he had something to get off his chest. She suspected she wasn't going to like it one bit. (posted by Wes) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Corridor - Deck 4, CEO Lieutenant Steven Matrix, 1633) Matrix watched everyone leave as he moved out of the conference room. He noted the Commander and Ensign O'Connor hanging back and he wondered what was in store for the Ensign. Matrix smiled at the officers as they all filed out of the conference room. He glanced at Ensign O'Connor and nodded in support of whatever it was he was facing next. He knew O'Connor had some issues yet to resolve. As Matrix headed toward the turbo lift behind Alura he smiled. They entered the turbo lift and turned around to face the door, Alura still in front of him. "Deck 17," said Matrix. The other three crew members voiced deck commands to the computer and the turbo lift started on its journey. "Alura, where is your destination?" said Matrix. (Reply Rathyn) "I'd like to have a meeting with you and Mr. Cohen early tomorrow morning to go over engineering status." said Matrix. Since there was others in the turbo lift he didn't want to appear obvious or make Alura unconformable. "I'll setup the schedule this evening. You should take a look at your calendar by morning. We'll meet in main engineering around 0900," continued Matrix. (Reply Rathyn) The turbo lift stopped at deck 10 and two of the three other crew members got off. A few moments later the turbo lift stopped on deck 13 and the remaining crew member made his way out of the lift. The doors closed. Matrix said nothing and waited. Matrix rubbed his neck as the turbo lift started up again. The scaring of his plasma burns ached when he was under stress. The turbo lift doors opened, "Well Ensign, this is my stop. I'll see you tomorrow." Matrix exited and walked to his quarters. (posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Turbo-lift - ACEO Ensign Alura Rathyn - 1635) "Deck 17," said Matrix as he came into the lift behind 'Lura. The other three crew members voiced deck commands to the computer and the turbo lift started on its journey. "Alura, where is your destination?" said Matrix. "Deck 24," she said after an awkward pause "I'd like to have a meeting with you and Mr. Cohen early tomorrow morning to go over engineering status." said Matrix. Since there was others in the turbo lift he didn't want to appear obvious or make Alura unconformable. "I'll setup the schedule this evening. You should take a look at your calendar by morning. We'll meet in main engineering around 0900," continued Matrix. Alura nodded. "I'll be there." The turbo lift stopped at deck 10 and two of the three other crew members got off. A few moments later the turbo lift stopped on deck 13 and the remaining crew member made his way out of the lift. The doors closed. Matrix rubbed his neck as the turbo lift started up again. When the lift doors opened again Matrix said, "Well Ensign, this is my stop. I'll see you tomorrow." He stepped out and the doors closed behind him. (posted by David) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Conference Room, COPS/3O Ensign (sg) Michael Ian O'Connor, 1635) Michael didn't move as the rest of the officers filed out, he had finished writing on his PADD and just sat their staring at the desk in front of him. "Would you like for me to get the fleet under way sir?" Commander Capps asked as Eva retook her seat. "Not yet Number One," Eva replied. "We must first ensure that the situation on the surface has stabilized. We still have a lot of marines on the surface as well. We will address a time table for pulling them all back on board latter. Right now I think Ensign O'Connor has something to tell us. Don't you Ensign." "Yes sir," Michael said after taking a deep breath. "At roughly 0100 hours yesterday, I returned to my quarters to find a isoliner chip sitting on my terminal," Michael said, keeping it as clinical as he could. "Not knowing the source of the chip, I isolated my terminal from the main computer system, and scanned for any viruses, not finding any I accessed the data on the chip. A video image played, it was a ransom message and blackmail of sort. Doenitz loyal forces had captured my sister, Elizabeth. They threatened to kill her unless I released the virus aboard the Paladin, and to prove their point, they shot my sister in the leg. Who ever broke into my quarters had full access to the computer system, as they managed to erase all trace of their being in my quarters. As soon as the message played the chip fully erased itself, leaving no trace of data. I spent the night trying to find some slip so I could track down whoever left the message, but I couldn't find anything. At 0900 hours, another message was delivered to Ensign Knightly in the Ops office for me. She promptly brought the chip to me on the bridge. When I went to my office to watch it, it was another message from the same masked people, telling me again that I was to comply or else my Sister would be killed. It was apparent that they were watching me, and they there was at least one Enemy spy on the ship." Michael said. Taking a deep breath he finally looked up at the Captain. "Captain, I am sorry that I didn't tell you, I just couldn't risk it if they did actually have my sister, I needed to handle it on my own. At no point was I going to release the virus onto the ship, I made sure the Engineering took extra precautions with the containment units for Cargobay 3, and during the battle, when I couldn't guarantee the containment of the cargobay, I vented the entire area into space. Sir, I know that none of that redeems my not telling you about the messages, but I simply couldn't risk my sisters life." He slid the PADD he had been working on across the table to the Captain. "Sir, on the PADD is my confession to all of this, as well as a letter of resignation. Now that my sister is safe, I will accept any punishment that you deem necessary." Michael said, collapsing back into his chair, relieved to finally have everything off his chest. (posted by Patrick) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, corridor, CO Pilot Officer Smith 1636) Jennifer was heading down to Avionics Repair. She wanted to know how the repair to her fighter was going. She needed to get Sharkbait back up to speed after their losses at the engagement. She was very proud of how her squadron had fought. She nodded to a crewman who walked past. ~The next four days will give use enough time to get up to speed~ She stood waiting as the turbolift doors opened. She stepped in. "Deck 41." ~Will need to talk to Rath about deployment and petrol rotas~ She carried on thinking about what she had to do over the following days as the turbolift moved through the ship. (posted by Robbie) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Corridor - Personal Quarters, CEO Lieutenant Steven Matrix, 1638) =^= Matrix to Ensign Cohen please report. =^= said Matrix as he sat down at his desk. "Cohen here Chief what can I do for you?" replied the Ensign. Matrix sat back in his desk chair, "I've invited Ensign Rathyn to join us for a meeting tomorrow at 0900 to go over our little project. I think she'd enjoy the challenge and I think her power expertise will come in handy...if you agree of course?" Peter put down his PADD and looked up at the bulkhead with a smile, "Whatever you want chief. I do agree we could use some help, perhaps the Ensign wouldn't mind looking over the power calculations first thing then we can run some additional tests, perhaps talk with the FO and see if we can do some real testing?" Matrix adjusted his collar, "Good idea Pete, we'll chat in the morning in detail. Thanks Pete, see you in the morning. Matrix out." Matrix took a few moments to input a meeting request on Peter's and Alura's schedule. He added a private note on Alura's calendar. 'We never finished that dinner date, perhaps we can try again?' Matrix smiled and closed his calendar screen and got up from his desk. Matrix undressed and prepared to take a shower. He wanted to get cleaned up, grab some food and review for tomorrow's meeting. He also wanted to prepare to take the reins as Chief in engineering. He still hadn't met with Commander Sarouk, but it appeared the Commander was going to be onboard just in a different role. Matrix smiled with pride at the second gold pip on his collar. (posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Conference Room - FO Lt Cmdr Calvin Capps - 1638) Calvin listened to the horrible report that their Chief of Operations officer was telling. Many thoughts were popping into his head as the story was being told. Once Ensign O'Conner was finished Calvin spoke to the Captain and O'Conner. "The intruder may still be on board. I will get with security and see what we can do." Calvin paused and gulped. A look on his face said disappointed, and angry. "Captain, I believe we should accept his resignation." He looked at Michael. "You have been a fine officer, but this is not acceptable." (posted by Calvin) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Conference Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1639) Eva sat looking at Ensign O'Connor, her face a mask. She'd been right, she hadn't like what he had to say, not one bit. She held the PADD containing his confession and resignation in one hand, her eyes only briefly leaving O'Connor to regard the contents of the PADD before moving back to O'Connor. "The intruder may still be on board. I will get with security and see what we can do." Commander Capps said then paused before continuing. "Captain, I believe we should accept his resignation." He looked at Michael. "You have been a fine officer, but this is not acceptable." "Not an intruder, Number One," Eva said, her voice as cold as space. Her glare never leaving O'Connor. "A mole. The person who did this is a member of this crew, and someone with exceptional computer skills at that. Ensign, at any time did you consider informing either myself or Commander Capps of this situation?" (Reply O'Connor) Eva was silent for several moments, tapping the PADD with O'Connor's resignation with one finger, as her burning glare laid squarely on O'Connor. Slowly a plan started to form in her mind, they had a mole on board, one that had not revealed themselves and had taken great pains to cover their tracks. Ensign O'Connor was their only lead on finding this mole, hopefully before they managed to destroy the ship or kill anyone. The plan forming in her mind was risky, but it was their best bet to draw the mole out into the light where they might be captured. "No, Ensign," Eva said, flipping the PADD and placing it face down on the table in front of her. "I believe you DID attempt to let the virus lose on the ship, or so the computer will show once repairs have been completed." She turned to look at Commander Capps. "I want you to have a private discussion with Commander Sarouk and make sure that evidence is indeed present. During the battle Ensign O'Connor attempted to compromise the containment units on Cargo Bay 3, thereby releasing the virus into the primary life support system, but through user error or equipment malfunction ended up venting the cargo bay to open space. Equipment malfunction I believe would be more believable." She turned her gaze back to O'Connor. "Once the computer is fully repaired, you will discover this evidence and attempt to erase it or alter it before it is discovered, thereby adding credibility to it. Hopefully our mole will be watching. "Like it or not, you are our only lead on drawing this mole out. They attempted to use you once before, if they believe you indeed tried to carry out what they ordered they very well may attempt to use you again. Either that or they will attempt to kill your sister, considering she is now on board. I find it highly unlikely that Commander Sarouk is our mole. First because his family lives on board including his infant daughter. Second, he would not have needed to recruit you to compromise the containment units. As Chief Engineer he could of easily done so himself with little chance of being caught. I will talk with Lt. Kerge and see to it that both you and your sister are monitored at all times, very discreetly. As a Klingon this type of thing would go against his sense of honor, so I think it is safe to say he is not our mole either. No one else is to know of this, NO one. The less that know the better chance we will have of drawing this mole out. You simply wanted to meet with the Commander and myself at this time to discuss bringing your sister on board for a period of time. As she is a civilian, her presence on a star ship during war time is highly unusual and would require special dispensation form the command staff, so that will not be unusual. Do you understand what you are to do Ensign? (Reply O'Connor) "I will keep this," She continued, tapping the PADD with O'Connor's confession and resignation with one finger, "in a safe place for now. Do as I've ordered and it will be forgotten. Disobey me, or compromise the safety of this ship or crew again in any fashion and I will see to it that you are tried under the Articles of War as a traitor. Is that clear?" (Reply O'Connor) "Then you are dismissed. This conversation never took place," She said, rising from her seat, tucking the PADD neatly under her arm. (posted by Wes) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Observation Lounge - COPS/3O Ensign (sg) Michael Ian O'Connor - 1641) "Not an intruder, Number One," Eva said, her voice as cold as space. Her glare never leaving O'Connor. "A mole. The person who did this is a member of this crew, and someone with exceptional computer skills at that. Ensign, at any time did you consider informing either myself or Commander Capps of this situation?" "I did, sir, many times, but I simply couldn't trust that I wasn't being watched," Michael said, his voice even and calm, even if the rest of him wasn't. The Captain was silent for a few moments, obviously deciding what to do with him. And so, Michael waited, resigned to whatever fate had in store for him. His sister was safe, and as far as he was concerned, he deserved what ever else he got. "No, Ensign," Eva said, flipping the PADD and placing it face down on the table in front of her. "I believe you DID attempt to let the virus lose on the ship, or so the computer will show once repairs have been completed." She turned to look at Commander Capps. "I want you to have a private discussion with Commander Sarouk and make sure that evidence is indeed present. During the battle Ensign O'Connor attempted to compromise the containment units on Cargo Bay 3, thereby releasing the virus into the primary life support system, but through user error or equipment malfunction ended up venting the cargo bay to open space. Equipment malfunction I believe would be more believable." She turned her gaze back to O'Connor. "Once the computer is fully repaired, you will discover this evidence and attempt to erase it or alter it before it is discovered, thereby adding credibility to it. Hopefully our mole will be watching. "Like it or not, you are our only lead on drawing this mole out. They attempted to use you once before, if they believe you indeed tried to carry out what they ordered they very well may attempt to use you again. Either that or they will attempt to kill your sister, considering she is now on board. I find it highly unlikely that Commander Sarouk is our mole. First because his family lives on board including his infant daughter. Second, he would not have needed to recruit you to compromise the containment units. As Chief Engineer he could of easily done so himself with little chance of being caught. I will talk with Lt. Kerge and see to it that both you and your sister are monitored at all times, very discreetly. As a Klingon this type of thing would go against his sense of honor, so I think it is safe to say he is not our mole either. No one else is to know of this, NO one. The less that know the better chance we will have of drawing this mole out. You simply wanted to meet with the Commander and myself at this time to discuss bringing your sister on board for a period of time. As she is a civilian, her presence on a star ship during war time is highly unusual and would require special dispensation form the command staff, so that will not be unusual. Do you understand what you are to do Ensign?" "Yes sir," Michael said, and he had no issues with attempting to dig out the person who had infiltrated the crew, and had stood by as his sister was tortured. "I will keep this," She continued, tapping the PADD with O'Connor's confession and resignation with one finger, "in a safe place for now. Do as I've ordered and it will be forgotten. Disobey me, or compromise the safety of this ship or crew again in any fashion and I will see to it that you are tried under the Articles of War as a traitor. Is that clear?" "Yes sir," Michael said. ~~You are a Traitor you know.~~ he thought to himself, ~~the classic traitor, and while not as dramatic as some of the more famous, you betrayed the trust of the crew and the Captain.~~ ~~She was my SISTER,~~ his mind shouted back at itself, ~~I couldn't trust anyone else with her safety, especially as I didn't know she was on the planet. The Mole was too good to track, and obviously not in a position to work directly, I would have ended up doing exactly what I am doing now if I HAD said something.~~ "Then you are dismissed. This conversation never took place," She said, rising from her seat, tucking the PADD neatly under her arm. Michael stood up, and with a last nod to the Captain and the XO, walked out of the room, his back straight. (posted by Patrick) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Transporter Room One - Civilian Elizabeth O'Connor - 1645) Elizabeth stepped down from the pad and looked around, quickly rubbing her eyes with her shirt sleeve. (posted by Patrick) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Transporter Room 1 - ATAC/ASC Ensign (jg) Rana Apar - 16:46) Rana stood at attention next to the chief as he initiated the transporter cycle. When it ended, a young woman, phycially shaken, was standing alone on the pad. Rana came over to her. as the woman stepped off the pad, dabbing her eyes with her shirtsleeve, Rana offered her hand to her. "It's alright, Miss O'Connor. You're safe now on the Paladin. I am Rana Apar, assistant head of security on the ship. Would you like me to escort you to your quarters?" (posted by Spencer) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Conference Room - Lt Cmdr Calvin Capps - 1646) Calvin sat nearly motionless listening to Captain Straton plan and orders. As she dismissed O'Conner she stood up. Calvin rose after her. O'Conner left the room and as he did Calvin stared at him. The First Officer felt a large pain in the pit of his stomach. He trusted his crew. Even though thousands aboard the ship he felt he could trust them all. Now a possible mole was on board. Lt Cmdr Capps looked at the Captain, "I understand as well sir." Although he was sure she was already aware of it, he wanted to assure her. He paused trying to put a gap between his first statement and his question. "Would you like to have dinner tonight, we can go over the time table for extracting our crew?" (posted by Calvin) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Transporter Room 1 - Civilian Elizabeth O'Connor - 16:47) "It's alright, Miss O'Connor. You're safe now on the Paladin. I am Rana Apar, assistant head of security on the ship. Would you like me to escort you to your quarters?" The security officer who greeted her said. "My brother, Mikey...I mean Michael, he's stationed here, can I see him?" Elizabeth asked in a quiet voice. "The people who kidnapped me, said he was the Chief of Operations." Elizabeth said, standing up a bit straighter, obviously proud of her older brother. (posted by Patrick) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Conference Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 1647) Eva watched as O'Connor left the room, not envying the young man one bit, Commander Capps rose next to her. "I understand as well sir," He said then paused briefly. "Would you like to have dinner tonight, we can go over the time table for extracting our crew?" Eva's eyes widened in surprise as she looked at her First Officer in shock. ~Did he just ask me to dinner!?~ She thought unable to believe her ears. She had heard that the Commander was involved with Ensign Knightley in Operations, but she never gave much credit to rumors. The only thing in the universe that traveled at warp 10 was gossip on a star ship. As long as it didn't effect his, or her, job performance Eva really didn't care. "Excuse me?" She replied, an unintended edge still in her voice. She had to clamp down on her mental shields to resist the urge to empathically scan her First Officer. "Your asking me to dinner?" She went on after a brief pause, "Is this a professional invitation or personal?" (posted by Wes) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Personal Quarters, CEO LT Steven Matrix - 1648) Matrix adjusted his uniform, picked up a PADD off his desk and headed to engineering, but he had something else to do. =^= Matrix to Ensign Tristen. Please report. =^= (Reply Tristen) "Zack, I'm having a meeting with the engineering team tomorrow at 0900 hours. I'd like you to attend if your duties permit," said Matrix (posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Transporter Room 1 - ATAC/ASC Ensign (jg) Rana Apar - 16:48) "My brother, Mikey...I mean Michael, he's stationed here, can I see him? The people who kidnapped me, said he was the Chief of Operations." Miss O'Connor asked, standing up a bit straighter, obviously proud of her older brother. "They are right, he's the Operations Chief here, as well as Third Officer. However, he is busy on the bridge at the moment. If it would make you feel better, I can send him a message to meet you at your quarters when his duty shift is over." (reply O'Connor, assuming a yes) "Very well." Rana made a mental note to send Ensign O'Connor a message, and said to her, "If you'll follow me, I will show you to your quarters." (posted by Spencer) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Conference Room - FO Lt Cmdr Calvin Capps - 1648) "Excuse me?" was the reply Calvin received from the Captain. Calvin already noticing the different look on the Captain's face told him that something was not as it should be. That and the Captain's voice as she asked the question told him that she was not expecting his question. "Your asking me to dinner?" The Captain asked another question. Calvin didn't speak. He was momentarily stunned. The silence was broken by one more query. "Is this a professional invitation or personal?" Eva asked. A simple dinner invitation, a common question, wasn't as simple as he thought it to be. It was now a more complex footing that Calvin did not want to think about nor handle at the moment. But he stood there at the conference table with an empty room. ~Was it really so odd of me to ask her to dinner?~ Calvin had to ask himself. The answer was ~yes~. Calvin's body began to burn. He could feel the heat rising on his face. Calvin knew he needed to get in control of himself. If he didn't his body would soon turn in to a dark green color. A genetic accommodation his parents gave him while he was a child. Time ran out for him, the FO had to give an answer. Many answers came to him, but his mind was telling him it was more important to answer then it was to think about it. "Both," said Calvin bluntly. His voice settled down and began to speak normally again, "If you do not wish to Captain, I can have my report ready for you by 1900 hrs." (posted by Calvin) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Ten Forward - Ensign Tristen - 1649) Tristen raised his fork with a bit of food hooked on the end of it up to his mouth. He placed the food in to his mouth, and then almost spit it back out. His combadge had sounded. Zack was well rested at the moment, and the noise startled him back to reality. =^= Matrix to Ensign Tristen. Please report. =^= "Sir?" "Zack, I'm having a meeting with the engineering team tomorrow at 0900 hours. I'd like you to attend if your duties permit," said Matrix. "Aye." Zack continued to eat. His origianl plan tomorrow was his day off, but it seems there was always something going on. ~Maybe I can put in a half day.~ (posted by Calvin) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Main Engineering - CEO LT Steven Matrix - 1649) =^= Matrix to Ensign Tristen. Please report. =^= "Sir?" "Zack, I'm having a meeting with the engineering team tomorrow at 0900 hours. I'd like you to attend if your duties permit," said Matrix. "Aye." replied Zack. ~Hum, must have caught him at a bad time.~ thought Matrix. ~Lets hope he's in a better mood tomorrow.~ Matrix smiled. Matrix put down his PADD and headed to his quarters. He had some other business to attend to this evening. (posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Transporter Room 1 - Civilain Elizabeth O'Connor - 1649) "They are right, he's the Operations Chief here, as well as Third Officer. However, he is busy on the bridge at the moment. If it would make you feel better, I can send him a message to meet you at your quarters when his duty shift is over." "Ok," Elizabeth said, she hoped her brother's duty shift would be over soon, she very much needed to see a friendly face. "Very well. If you'll follow me, I will show you to your quarters." (posted by Patrick) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, COPS Office - COPS/3O Ensign (sg) Michael Ian O'Connor - 1650) Michael said in his office, the door was locked, and he was praying no one needed to talk to him right then. He was waiting for his sister to make it on board, but he had something he needed to do. "Computer, alert me as soon as repairs to the computer core are completed." Michael said. Not an odd request, coming from the Chief of Operations, however his reasons for wanting to know were far from mundane and benign. Leaning back in his chair, Michael waited, his shift would be over soon, and he would be able to find his sister, and apologize for dragging the family into the middle of a war. (posted by Patrick) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Main Engineering, CEO LT Steven Matrix - 1652) Back in engineering Matrix was in his office looking over the trial results Ensign Cohen conducted earlier in the day. ~ Energy efficiency of the plasma and warp conduits are increased by thirteen percent and weapons output by nearly fifty percent.~ "Hum...all results are within a reasonable range from one another. I think we're ready to get the FO involved and see if we can do some actual tests." said Matrix aloud. Four more hours passed with Matrix programming and reprogramming more trials, waiting for their results, testing and retesting. He was pleased with the simulations and was sure he didn't leave anything overlooked. Still, simulations and real world testing often resulted in vastly different results. "Computer, Chief Engineer's log. Alpha 34 testing has been largely successful and very promising. As of this stardate we've run 72 simulations with various parameters, many from direct input from current ships status. The results show on average energy efficiency up by 14 percent and energy weapons output nearly 50 percent. All without more than a 5 percent loss on normal ships energy reserves using the tertiary warp core and the new conduit matrix parameters. Ensign Cohen and I are hopeful that we'll gain permission to do real testing. I've schedule the rest of the engineering officers to a meeting tomorrow at 0900 hours. The crew doesn't know of our project so it will be interesting how it is received. I'm hoping we can present this as a viable option to the first officer and Captain. If we can prove our theory we'll be better prepared for a fight." Matrix paused briefly. "Personal note. The promotion to full Lieutenant and to Chief Engineer were unexpected but welcome. I think I've earned the respect of my crewmates and superiors. I'm looking forward to the challenges and will do my best. End Log." (posted by Steve) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Personal Quarters - ATAC/ASC Ensign (jg) Rana Apar - 16:53) Rana keyed in the unlock code, and the doors to Elizabeth O'Connor's quarters slid open. She walked in, following the woman, who looked a lot more secure now than she had. "It has all the comforts of life, and I will have Ensign O'Connor contact you as soon as his shift is over. Is there anything you need while I'm here?" (posted by Spencer) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Avionics Repair , Pilot Officer Smith 1654) Jennifer sat in her fighter. "Computer activate start up and self test." She felt the craft shudder as the impulse and warp engines kicked in. She watched as the displays flash up on the HUD in front of her. [Self test complete] She saw that every thing was green and good to go. ~Good. I'm not going to miss my scheduled flight~ She powered down the fighter and opened the hatch. As she jumped out she saw the chief mechanic walk over to her. "Every thing is okay Lieutenant." "Yes Helen. Put her on the flight line for the next patrol." "Yes Lieutenant." Jennifer nodded and headed out of the Avionics Repair. (posted by Robbie) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Personal Quarters - Civilian Elizabeth O'Connor - 1654) Rana keyed in the unlock code, and the doors to Elizabeth O'Connor's quarters slid open. "It has all the comforts of life, and I will have Ensign O'Connor contact you as soon as his shift is over. Is there anything you need while I'm here?" "Do I have to stay here, until my brother contacts me? I've never been on a Starfleet ship before, well except for the one that kidnapped me. I don't know, I just don't think I want to stay cooped up right now." Elizabeth said. "but if I need to stay here, I will," she said with a shrug, turning around to look at what the quarters had to offer. (posted by Patrick) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Personal Quarters - ATAC/ASC Ensign (jg) Rana Apar - 1654) "Do I have to stay here, until my brother contacts me? I've never been on a Starfleet ship before, well except for the one that kidnapped me. I don't know, I just don't think I want to stay cooped up right now, but if I need to stay here, I will," O'Connor said with a shrug, turning around to look at what her quarters had to offer. Rana giggled a little, and smiled."By no means do you have to stay here. I'm off duty in a few minutes, if you'd like, I could accompany you to either the holodeck or Ten Forward. Both those areas are always quite a bit of fun. I believe the holodecks should be back up and running now." (posted by Spencer) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Ten Forward, Pilot officer Smith, 17:30) Jennifer entered Ten Forward. It was busy as it was heading towards dinner time and shift change. She grabbed a drink and looked around the room to see if there was any one she knew. She had not been able to get to know many of her fellow officer due to her being caught up with Sharkbait's reports and rosters. She noticed the rank and insignia of a Second Lieutenant.It belonged to a middle aged human with red hair. ~Why not start here." She walked over to his table. She gave a smile as she said. "Hallo, Do you mind if I join you." (posted by Robbie) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Ten Forward - Science Officer Ensign (jg) Olesia Belden - 17:50) Olesia walked into Ten Forward, looking around for someone she recognized. She saw at the bar a Trill flight officer that didn't look familiar, but Olesia had a strange feeling she knew the woman from somewhere. Then it hit her. ~Rath!~ she thought. She saw there was an empty seat next to her, and sat down, and ordered an Earth wine. She then looked over at Lt. Rath. "Hello, stranger. Remember me?" (posted by Spencer) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Ten Forward, FSXO 1st Lt Stephiea Rath, 17:51) Steph sat sipping her drink, Andorian whiskey, running over possible training scenario's for the flight squadron when she noticed a young Trill enter wearing science or medical blue. ~That's probably Belden.~ She thought with a smirk as she took another sip of her drink. She'd noticed the name on the list of new officers after their last mission, but things had been much too hectic for socializing the past week or so. Steph noticed Belden look in her direction then after a short pause head over and take a seat on the stool next to her. "Hello, stranger. Remember me?" Belden said, after ordering a glass of wine. "Hello Belden," Steph said with a smile as she turned to face her old friend. "It's been awhile hasn't it? At least 50 years, if I remember correctly." She paused to take a sip of her drink then continued. "I noticed your name on the list of new officers after the attack on Star Base 234. Sorry, I hadn't contacted you but things have been hectic on board the last few weeks. So how have you been?" (posted by Wes) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Ten Forward, Science Officer Ensign (jg) Olesia Belden, 17:52) "Hello, stranger. Remember me?" Olesia said, after ordering a glass of wine. "Hello Belden," Rath replied with a smile as she turned to face her old friend. "It's been awhile hasn't it? At least 50 years, if I remember correctly." She paused to take a sip of her drink then continued. "I noticed your name on the list of new officers after the attack on Star Base 234. Sorry, I hadn't contacted you but things have been hectic on board the last few weeks. So how have you been?" "More like 100, I think. Well, what can I say? It was a while ago. Ildri was still alive, and then I was Zaye for nearly 85 years. Can't complain though. Up until last year, I was an admiral. Now I'm an ensign for the third time. But, I must admit it's rather refreshing, being young again. Well, what about you? Last time I saw you was soon after the Tomed Incident. You were a member of the diplomatic team that negotiated with the Romulans, weren't you?" (posted by Spencer) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Sickbay - Ensign SG CMO Nissa Whetari - 1756) After casually rubbing her forehead, Nissa sipped her hot cocoa as she reviewed the many PADDs on what was once Dr. Keller's desk. He wasn't far - on the specialized biobed just outside of the office - and he wasn't doing well. The burns were slowly healing under the regeneration field, but the shock and trauma from the blast had left Dr. Keller in a comatose state. At this point, Nissa had done all that she could do for him. Setting down her mug back onto the replicator pad, Nissa wandered over to Keller's bedside as she typed out instructions and her introduction, along with an explanation of the situation for all medical personnel. ~Come back soon, Doctor Keller.~ She thought as she passed him and handed the PADD in her hand to one of the nurses. It was now time to head to her quarters, unpack her things and rest. (posted by Sarah) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Ten Forward - Ensign SG CMO Nissa Whetari - 1855) It hadn't taken quite as long to unpack as Nissa had expected. After changing into some civilian clothes, organizing her PADDs and recording a message for her friends and housemates on Aldea to be sent at a later time, Nissa found that she didn't have much left to do in her quarters. ~I'll write a summary of our research on the plague tonight,~ Nissa thought as she sat at the bar in Ten Forward sipping an Andorian Solar Eclipse. She'd forward her draft to Dr. O'Shea and K'Palla for them to look over while she continued her research while the Paladin traveled to its destination. (posted by Sarah) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Captain's Ready Room - ACTO Ensign(jg) Detron Trei - 19.05) Detron entered Captain Straton's Ready room followed by Captain Straton. Detron stood at the desk as he waited for instructions. (posted by Edward) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin, Ready Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 19.07) Eva took the PADD from the new Ensign which contained his orders as she moved behind her desk and sat down. She took a brief moment to look over the orders on the PADD before looking up at the Klingon/Betazoid hybrid. "Ensign Trei, so your our new Assistant Security\Tactical Chief," Eva said with a nod. "I want you to get your gear stowed in your quarters and then report to Lieutenant Kerge. He is your immediate superior and department head. He will give you your duty assignment and answer any questions you might have. Welcome Aboard. You are dismissed." (posted by Wes) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Security - ACTO Ensign(jg) Detron Trei - 19.15) Detron finished setting up in his quarters and entered LT. Kerge's office. "Detron Trei ready for duty sir." Detron waited for his orders. (posted by Edward) ======================================================================================================================== (USS Paladin - Personal quarters - ACEO Ensign Alura Rathyn - 2045) She decided to check the next days assignments before turning in and went over to her desk to bring up the computer. Her calendar showed a meeting scheduled for 900 the next morning with Steve Matrix. Probably the usual brainstorming planning sessions. She then noticed that an extra message was attached and she pulled it up. It was from Steve: 'We never finished that dinner date, perhaps we can try again?' She smiled to herself and found she really would like to make that date. She posted a reply to the CEO: "When and where?" She closed down her computer station thinking about Steve's personal note. It had been sometime since she'd been pursued by someone she actually liked and it stirred up some memories of her late husband. She thought about Mike Rathyn's handsome human features, the smooth brow and nose and his fine hair that had a slight natural wave she'd always found attractive. She was still thinking on his many finer qualities until she drifted into sleep. (posted by David) ======================================================================================================================== Hope you enjoyed!