Compiled by Calvin Capps ======================================================= Mission: Piercing the Iron Curtain Mission Day: 3 Stardate: 2407.01.12 ======================================================== (USS Paladin, Shuttlebay 1, ACSO Ens JG K'Palla, 0745) (USS Paladin, Bridge, ACSO Ens JG K'Palla, 0800) (USS Paladin, Ready Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 0802) (USS Paladin, Ready Room, ACSO Ens JG K'Palla, 0803) (USS Paladin, Science Labs, ACSO Ens JG K'Palla, 0905) (USS Paladin - Deck 7, CSO's Office - CSO/2O Lieutenant (jg) Joran Matthew Brownlee - 09:07) (USS Paladin, CSO's Office, ACSO Ens JG K'Palla - 09:08) (USS Paladin - Deck 7, CSO's Office - CSO/2O Lieutenant (jg) Joran Matthew Brownlee - 09:09) ======================================================== The high warp shuttle made the trip faster than expected as it docked quickly and quietly on the massive Meredith-class vessel. K'Palla was visually awe-struck by the size of the ship. It easily could house two of her father's Vorcha-class warship, the IRON WIND. K'Palla knew that she needed to report to the Captain right away, but she needed to stow her things first. One of the operations crewmen assured her that her belongings would be waiting for her at her new quarters, and that she should report right away. Being new, she had to ask directions to the bridge and subsequently the Captain's Ready Room. Once oriented in the right direction, the Klingon woman found herself on a turbolift heading to the bridge. (posted by John) ======================================================= (USS Paladin, Bridge, ACSO Ens JG K'Palla, 0800) Once the doors opened, K'Palla took a deep breath, stepped out onto the bridge and crossed over to the Ready-Room door. She felt many eyes focus on her, making her feel good about the shape she was in. She added a touch more sway to her hips as she crossed the bridge. Once reaching the door, she hit the chime and entered. Proudly, she strode up to the Captain sitting behind her desk. "Captain Straton, Science Officer Ensign JG K'Palla reporting for duty, sir!" the Klingon female said, as she presented her PADD with her orders. (posted by John) ======================================================= (USS Paladin, Ready Room, CO Captain Eva Straton, 0802) Eva was enjoying her morning cup of tea and a small breakfast while reading over the reports from the previous night. ~By this time tomorrow we will have engaged the enemy. Only time will tell if we come out of it alive or not.~ Her dark thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the door buzzer. "Enter," She said, setting down the PADD she had been holding. She watched as a Klingon female wearing a Star Fleet uniform walked proudly into the room and came to attention in front of her desk. "Captain Straton, Science Officer Ensign JG K'Palla reporting for duty, sir!" the Klingon female said, as she presented her PADD with her orders. Eva took the PADD and after entering her command code, to unlock the Ensigns orders, quickly read over the Ensign orders and record. ~Finally an ACSO.~ Eva thought as she looked back up at the Ensign. "Ensign K'Palla," Eva said, "Looks like you have been assigned as Assistant Chief Science Officer. I'm sure Lt. Brownlee will appreciate having someone to help him run the Science department. I'll be honest with you Ensign. We are 24 hours away from a major engagement with forces loyal to Admiral Doenitz. I will need every department and every person giving 110% if we are to have any chance of coming out of it alive. Report to Lt. Joran Brownlee as soon as you have gotten your squared away in your quarters. I'm sure he will have something for you to do. Any question?" (posted by Wes) ======================================================== (USS Paladin, Ready Room, ACSO Ens JG K'Palla, 0803) "Captain Straton, Science Officer Ensign JG K'Palla reporting for duty, sir!" the Klingon female said, as she presented her PADD with her orders. The Captain opened the PADD file and quickly scanned it. She then looked up at the Klingon. "Ensign K'Palla," Eva said, "Looks like you have been assigned as Assistant Chief Science Officer. I'm sure Lt. Brownlee will appreciate having someone to help him run the Science department. I'll be honest with you Ensign. We are 24 hours away from a major engagement with forces loyal to Admiral Doenitz. I will need every department and every person giving 110% if we are to have any chance of coming out of it alive. Report to Lt. Joran Brownlee as soon as you have gotten your things squared away in your quarters. I'm sure he will have something for you to do. Any question?" K'Palla felt the rush of excitement as Captain Straton explained the pending situation. Perhaps she may see some personal combat after all. Without hesitation, she replied to the CO. "No sir, and thank you! It is an honor to serve! I will strive to bring that honor upon your ship and crew, as well as my Father and my House! Qaplas!" spouted K'Palla proudly, then took her leave when she was dismissed. (posted by John) ======================================================== (USS Paladin, Science Labs, ACSO Ens JG K'Palla, 0905) It did not take long for the Klingon woman to unpack and arrange her things in her quarters, since she did not bring too much. The only things she considered valuable were the pictures of her family, her Father - Da'Gor, and of her Father's vessel, the IRON WIND. She wondered if her father was disappointed not be part of this Assault Fleet, knowing he was requested to remain near Q'oNoS for Homeworld Protection. Still, it was better to serve in any capacity than to not serve at all. Once finished in her quarters, K'Palla made her way to the Science Labs. Once there, she asked one of the lab techs as to the whereabouts of Lt. Joran Brownlee, finding him in his office. As she did with Captain Straton, she chimed the door and entered. She then strode up to the Lieutenant behind his desk and spoke up. "Lt. Brownlee, sir! Assistant Chief Science Officer Ensign JG K'Palla reporting as per orders of Captain Straton, sir!! (posted by John) ======================================================== (USS Paladin - Deck 7, CSO's Office - CSO/2O Lieutenant (jg) Joran Matthew Brownlee - 09:07) Joran was looking at some information about the specific type of mines that were discussed in the briefing, when he heard the doorchime. "Come in," he said. A Klingon woman came through the door, wearing a blue uniform. ~Finally!~ Joran thought, ~an ACSO!~ "Lt. Brownlee, sir! Assistant Chief Science Officer Ensign JG K'Palla reporting as per orders of Captain Straton, sir!!" "At ease, Ensign. Orders?" (reply K'Palla) He looked over the PADD, and handed it back to her. "Well, ensign, as you well know, we are on our way to the Lambda Tauri system, and Starbase 234. I need you to work with Engineering on same computer modifications necessary to keep us with the advantage in this battle. Any questions?" (posted by Spencer) ====================================================== (USS Paladin, CSO's Office, ACSO Ens JG K'Palla - 09:08) "Lt. Brownlee, sir! Assistant Chief Science Officer Ensign JG K'Palla reporting as per orders of Captain Straton, sir!!" barked the Klingon, standing straight at attention. "At ease, Ensign. Orders?" asked Brownlee. There was a pause. K'Palla, in her excitement, forgot to present her orders as she spoke. Making a slight "Oops" face, she handed the PADD over to the handsome CSO, making brief eye contact, then looked forward again. He looked over the PADD, and handed it back to her. "Well, ensign, as you well know, we are on our way to the Lambda Tauri system, and Starbase 234. I need you to work with Engineering on some computer modifications necessary to keep us with the advantage in this battle. Any questions?" "Yessir, what is the nature of the modifications and who will I report to in Engineering?" asked the Ensign. She continued to look forward, waiting for a response. (posted by John) ===================================================== (USS Paladin - Deck 7, CSO's Office - CSO/2O Lieutenant (jg) Joran Matthew Brownlee - 09:09) "Well, ensign, as you well know, we are on our way to the Lambda Tauri system, and Starbase 234. I need you to work with Engineering on some computer modifications necessary to keep us with the advantage in this battle. Any questions?" "Yessir, what is the nature of the modifications and who will I report to in Engineering?" K'Palla asked. "Report to Lt. Cmdr. Sarouk, the CEO. He will explain what you need to know. Any other questions?" (posted by Spencer) ===================================================== END OF COMPILE I hope you enjoyed it!!!