Episode 1: "All Roads Lead to Sol"

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Author:  Will Karelia [ Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:50 am ]
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Fleet Admiral Karelia - Central Park, New York City, Earth

Karelia walked slowly down the cobblestone path, breathing deeply the fresh air of the park while he still could. His hand was wrapped loosely around Julia's as she walked beside him. They had both taken their long-awaited leave time here on Earth, anxious to spend time on humanity's verdant homeworld after being given their newest deep-space assignment. Will had a meeting with Admiral Janeway in about thirty minutes, and considering her past circumstances, she had a personal interest in Starfleet's latest venture. Flag Admiral Paris had asked Janeway to accompany the permanent admiralty to Vernemeton Station, the new deep-space outpost in the Delta Quadrant.

It was important to Karelia to make that meeting, but that was thirty minutes from now, plenty of time to enjoy the scenery. "So," Will asked with a smile. "What do you think of our new assignment? We thought Avalon was far from home, but this is taking 'frontier outpost' to a whole new level." 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:19 am ]
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Lt Karl Urban - New York City

<Karl, walked down the city streets and made his way to the Garden taking in the memories of mischeif he used to cause his friends and family. He wasnt watching where he was going and bumped into someone, as he turned around to apologize he saw it was Admiral Karellia and Admiral Rellek>

"Oh im sorry." was all Karl was able to get out as he noticed he accidently bumped into his superior's accidently and scrambled a hasty salute. 

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Author:  Julia Rellek [ Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:42 am ]
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Admiral Julia Rellek - Central Park, New York City, Earth

** Julia chuckled at the Lieutenant.** "At ease and you may be on your way."

**As they walked a bit further Julia looked into Will's eyes and she was certain that she could see into his soul. Everything that they had gone through in the last couple of months had done nothing but bring them closer together.**

"Well, it certainly is a long way from earth but someone has to expand the frontier and i just assume it be us. But Will i must admit, Avalon always seemed so far from everything. But now that i have you in my life im not so concerned about being far from earth. My grandmother was also in Starfleet, back when portions of the Alpha Quadrant was still part of the great unknown, and she used to tell me that home is where the people you love are not the rock that you happened to be born on. So i'll think of it that way too. My home is whereever you are Will. And even though earth is a great place that i love to visit. Our home can be the great frontier." 

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Author:  Fredrick Dwight [ Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:05 am ]
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Fredrick Dwight entered the small Pub and looked around, he had been on starbase and some ships, but still, he was shocked at how, here he was, in the middle of space and on the frontier. He wondered what his future might hold for him. He was looking forward to the future, he had just finished his final classes for the academy and he was now ready for what the universe will undoubtedly throw at him. He was looking forward to getting to know the crew of his new assignment, but... here he only shook his head, in his eagerness to be ready for his post, he had misread the reports, and he would now be waiting for the ship to come to him, he had arrived before the ship, he just hoped they could handle it without the chief engineer. He blinked as he saw the windows, and the nebula outside them, and for a moment he was blown away by the beauty of it all. So much so that he forgot to reprehend himself for being egotisical about his new posting.

He saw an empty table by the windows, and he wondered why not as many people were enjoying the view, but he didn't want to lose his seat that he saw so he moved right over to it, around his neck, purring relaxingly in his ear, a half asleep feline was curled up around his neck. "Okay Cochrane, here we are... are home away from home... almost." All he got was a small sound, he was unsure if it was an agreement or not... but he wasn't too sure, after being told that the father of the once kitten was a strange feline at times.

However he sat down and soon was looking at a menu that a waiter had dropped by, he didn't see what he thought about the feline, after all, if Data could have a cat survive the D's adventure, why not bring his companion along as well... who knows... he might get some nice alien rodent presents on his tour of Duty, maybe even get to discover a new species completely, all he knew was time was on his side at the moment, a new starbase, a new ship... and the wide unknown, so much technology has advanced just in his life time that he wondered what it would look like by the time he was a Captain of his own space ship he thought to himself and he continued to look out the window at the magnificent nebula. 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:11 am ]
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Lt Urban - New York City

"Thank you, Ma'am." Karl said as he hurried off, mumbling to himself on how much of a stupid stupid mistake that was.

"Sure hope they wont be going on the Concordia or I may be in sever trouble. After all im in charge of their protection while onboard." Urban quietly said to himself in a half mumble as he hurried to the Concordia.

Concordia

<Urban transported onboard the Concordia and went to make sure his wife and daughter were settling into the new ship. He walked along the corridors nodding his approval as he quickly went to his quarters>

<Their he found his wife and daughter sprucing up the rather bland quarters quite nicely, he went in and gave his wife a kiss. Then patted his daughters back as she went back to work>

"First day and I already ran into two admiral's ill be protecting while they are onboard. Im surprised I wasnt thrown in the brig." Urban said falling onto the couch.

"Oh dont worry, why would they worry about a Lt who was assigned to the flagship. Im sure they have better things to do." his wife kindly said as she went about her business.

"I know, I need to go and make sure the tactical systems are up and make sure the armory is stocked and everything else sense I dont know if I have a assisttent yet." Urban said sluggishly as he got up and exited his quarters.

<He continued to walk as he found the turbolift and then entered>

"Bridge." Urban called to the computer as it started to move as a sign of acknowledgement.

<Urban walked out of the turbolift and onto the bridge where he saw several engineers tripple checking their work, he went to the Tactical station, their he entered his command code and started to make sure everything was alright should something arrise, then he made sure the armory was stocked and loaded as he went through the computer to double check everything, after 30 minutes he locked out the tactical station and went down to make sure that every weapons locker was in order and phasers were in them> 

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Author:  Gustaf Brackman [ Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:14 am ]
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Dr. Brackman - New York City

Dr. Brackman had just finished having a conversation with a friend when his wristband started beeping.

"I hope we meet again soon," said Brackman to his friend, before he pressed a button and said, "QAI, what's our status?"

"Processors are operating at optimal capacity, slipstream connections stable, S.S. Black Sun is still located at previous landing position and is operating flawlessly, Project Chaos is still in progr-"

"Good, QAI, very good," said Brackman absentmindedly, "So do you have any requests to help with the project?"

"An increased number of processors would aid greatly," replied QAI, "I have concluded there are 13 more locations within known space where processors can be placed."

"Hmmm...well, QAI, relay those coordinates to Black Sun for me and I'll do my best to construct processors at those locations."

Brackman soon reached his shuttlecraft, the S.S. Black Sun, which sat in a clearing near a large park in the center of the city. Unlike most vessels, the S.S. Black Sun had no windows to speak of and no entrance could be seen. Brackman continued to walk into a building. As soon as the cooridor he was in was empty, he touched another button on his wristband and said, "Initiating recall in 5...4...3...2...1..." There was a sudden flash of light and Brackman vanished before reappearing inside the S.S. Black Sun.

Brackman sat down in the only seat in the cockpit and began pressing a series of buttons on the central console. The Black Sun began to move vertically and soon reached space.

A view screen popped up and a strange looking object in a red hexagon appeared. "Coordinates set. Heading to destination. ETA 9 hours."

"Very good, QAI," mumbled Brackman before he drifted off into sleep. 

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Author:  Faraness Rangwere [ Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:15 pm ]
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Faraness had been flooded with new reports everyday from her senior staff. Starbase 384, named Vernemeton Station, had only been completed not any longer than two weeks ago and it was a tough job to make sure everything was fully operational and running smoothly. There was still alot of internal construction being made. Deck 16 was being created for a new taskforce of marines and was not yet operational. The holodecks were also still not at one hundred percent completion. There were also still a lot of touch-ups that needed to be completed.

The Captain rose from the chair in her office of which she was still not used to, and walking into ops. She looked around at all the Starfleet officers and crewman alike, all of which were racing around like a nest of worker ants. She then glanced up and walked towards the huge window in ops. It were as if half of the ops itself was this contained by this window and boy was there a view.

Staring out into the stars, Faraness watched as transport ships and shuttlecraft buzzed around the station but it was not the ships her eyes were focused on. In the distance, beyond the busy station, was the most beautifull nebula she had ever set her eys on. It almost looked like the clouds back on Earth however this was not a bunch of clouds with the one apparent color in the sky. It looked almost like one single cloud, shaped like a belt that you would wear with your uniform. It stretched all the way around the new station, as far as the eye could see which made it seem almost endless. And the colors of the nebula were all different shades of colors. Although the inside looked almost a dark grey as if they were rainclouds, the edges of the cloud-like nubula, were shades of dark blue and green.

As if the nebula wasnt a spectacle in itself, there were twin suns that enhanced the beauty of the nebula. The nickname given to this natuers blessing was 'The Endless path to Heaven,' as the Nebula seemed endless.

After almost losing herself in the sheer bliss of what would be her daily view, Faraness snapped back into focus as a crewman walked infront of her path. She turned and looked towards a comms officer.

"ETA on our new flagship ensign?" She asked excitedly.

"The U.S.S Concordia is due to arrive in 18 hours sir." The ensign quickly replied after typing a few brief commands into his console.

"Very well. I'll be in my office." The captain stated as she walked towards her office. 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:58 pm ]
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Commander Ian Shepard - Shuttlecraft Tennyman, Earth Orbit

From the windows of the cramped Type 9 shuttlecraft, Shepard was finally able to catch a glimpse of Station McKinley. Freighters were buzzing in and out of the massive starbase, some of then headed only as far as Mars to supply the repairs to the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, others were bound farther out. Shepard noticed more than a few heading through the new null-space catapult, or 'warp gate' as some cadets were calling it. Almost undoubtedly these were headed towards the Vernemeton gate, delivering final loads of supplies for construction and stocking.

"Starbase 001," the pilot said over the comm, startling Ian. "This is the shuttlecraft Tennyman, requesting permission to dock. We are carrying Commander Ian Shepard, bound for U.S.S. Concordia, NCC-79521."

"That was a bit formal, Lieutenant," Shepard said jovially. The pilot gave a half-hearted smile, not even taking her eyes from the console as the operator responded. "Confirmed, Tennyman. You are cleared to approach. Concordia has been alerted and is awaiting your arrival. McKinley Tower out."

The outer space doors were, conveniently, already open, and the small shuttlecraft took a wide turn into the massive entrance, steering clear of the many large freighters entering and exiting as well. The inside of the starbase was beyond words. It seemed to be a fathomable size until one realized that even at considerable thruster speed, the shuttle barely seemed to be moving. It took them almost fifteen minutes, given the traffic, to make their way around the large, dome-like interior of the starbase. Eventually, though, the body of an Intrepid-class starship began to reveal itself, and before long, Shepard could see the registry emblazoned across the hull, directly forward of the mess hall. Despite the fact that the Intrepid-class was one of Starfleet's smaller space frames, the words 'U.S.S. Concordia' were nearly as long as a football field.

The shuttle entered a landing pattern and lined up behind the ship, making a soft landing on the deck of the landing bay. The rear hatch slid open, and Shepard and his pilot walked out, and was immediately greeted by a few officers in dress uniform, one of whom blew a boatswain's whistle. "Captain on the deck!" the crewman announced, and it reminded Shepard that Starfleet protocol dictated that any vessel commander was to be addressed as "captain", regardless of actual rank. He found it to be an uptight protocol, and had vowed not to enforce it.

"At ease, Ensign," Shepard said. The three officers saluted, and began to escort the commander to the bridge. "I know you're just following protocol, everyone," the commander said, "but I do know how to find my way to the bridge. Relax before you sprain something, that's an order." One of the three smiled weakly, and they dispersed. It had been a while since Ian had been onboard an Intrepid-class ship, but it was a very orderly design, and it didn't take long before he found a turbolift. Stepping inside, the computer chimed, indicating it's readiness, and Shepard replied: "Deck one, main bridge."

After being expediently deposited at his destination, Shepard stepped out of the main turbolift, passing by the tactical station as the junior officer there recognized him. "Captain on the bridge!" the young crewman called out, and Shepard realized he would have to do this several times before the crew became acclimated to his presence. "At ease, everyone," he said, giving his crew a good look over. Several of the key officers were missing, notably his first officer, who was to be picked up when the Concordia laid over at Starbase Avalon on the way out to SB384. 

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Author:  Gustaf Brackman [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:14 am ]
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Dr. Brackman - S.S. Black Sun, Near Jupiter Station, Sol System

Dr. Brackman had fallen into a deep sleep and did not notice when QAI made the shift from impulse to slipstream just as the shuttle passed Jupiter Station. The shuttle accelerated to speeds unseen in the Federation toward QAI's designated coordinates. In several hours time, the shuttle would have crossed the threshold between the Alpha and Delta Quadrants and a few more hours would lead the shuttle deep into the Delta Quadrant. Even at Brackman's advanced age, he still has much work to do and needed QAI's processing power to help him, which is why he travels so far from the Alpha Quadrant. Even his shuttle relied on QAI's aid - the shuttle would be unable to travel in a quantum slipstream if it wasn't for QAI's rapid adjustments and calculations to maintain the slipstream.

The shuttle continued undisturbed on its course to the Delta Quadrant, with Brackman still slumbering. A console near Brackman indicated that the ETA had changed to 8.25 hours. 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:30 am ]
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Lt Karl Urban - USS Concordia

<Once Karl was done looking over the weapons, he saw the new Captain walk by and walked to catch up to him, as he was about to say something the turbolift doors closed, so he decided to enter the turbolift and go to the main bridge>

"Captain, Im your Cheif of Security and Tactical. Lt Karl Urban. Here is the report for the tactical station. We have a full compliment of torpedoes and phasers are fully charged. Shields ready as well, though there is a fluctation in the shield matrix but it is within normal parameters for working." Karl said handing the Captain the PADD. 

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Author:  Alyssa Reid [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:15 am ]
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Ly Cmdr Reid - SS Avalon

**Cmdr Reid sat on a bench on the promenade as she pondered her point in life. She was slightly nervous about her new command level posting on the Concordia however she was certain that Commander Shepard would not have asked her to be his xo unless he was certain that she would execute her function well. Her going away party from the USS Cumberland had just dispersed. She had a lot of fond memories with the crew. She had been posted their for the last year exploring the frontier of the beta quadrant. Which she was certain made her the perfect choice for this new assignment. However, the perils of the delta quadrant seemed a galaxy away from her posting as chief of security and 2nd officer on the Cumberland. She was definately going to miss it but as her now former CO had told her while she was debating the offer from Commander Sheparf. "It truly is time for bigger and better things." **

**Now all that remained was playing the waiting game for Captain Shepard to arrive with the Concordia**

She thought for a moment and the only thought that seemed to help was an old chinese proverb "The journey is the reward." So delta quadrant frontier, here i come 

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Author:  Will Karelia [ Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:08 am ]
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Admiral Will Karelia - Central Park, New York City, Earth

"I like that idea." Will and Julia kept walking through the park, talking softly as they went. Due to the size of the park, they only passed by a few others the entire time. Eventually, the time came, and Will had to interrupt their serene walk. "I have to meet Janeway at Starfleet HQ. I'll meet you on the Virtue when we get ready to leave." He gave Julia a kiss goodbye, smiled, and started toward the nearest transport depot.

Thankfully, the nearest depot was only just outside the park, and Will was therein a couple minutes. He smiled at the civilian operator as he stepped onto the pad. "Where to, Admiral?" came the operator's query, to which Will replied: "Starfleet Headquarters." The operator ran his hands over the controls, and Karelia felt the familiar tingle of molecular disintegration. His view slowly faded from the lush park to that of the interior of the transporter room at Starfleet Headquarters, Building 01. "Welcome, Admiral Karelia," this transporter operator said. "Admiral Janeway is in her office waiting for you, sir." Karelia stepped off of the transporter pad, tugged his uniform straight, and thanked the operator, before heading for the turbolift.

The door to Janeway's office slid open, and Karelia stepped inside. Janeway closed a report on the large monitor, and spun her chair to see Karelia. "Will!" she said with a smile, "it's been too long."

"That little jaunt you took in the Delta Quadrant didn't help things, you know," he said back, teasing. She gave a look of agreement. "So, what can I do for you, Kathryn?"

"Owen has asked me to accompany you to the new deep-space outpost for the first few weeks. He says that my knowledge of the area will be 'invaluable in helping the expedition get off to the best start possible'. At first, I wasn't sure, but I think it will bring back some good memories. Anyway, I thought it might be a good idea to go over some of our old databases regarding some of the locals in the area, points of interest, and all that. After all, that's my old ball-park."

They talked for about twenty minutes, before finally finishing up with the basic run-down. Janeway stood up, obviously sick of slumping over a monitor. "I'll transmit the full records to you in the first datastream, Will."

"Thanks," he said. "I'm sure we'll have our hands full with setting up until then." Will smiled at his fellow admiral, and left the office. He made for the nearest turbolift, bound for the Starfleet Command private hangar bay, where the newly-restored Cardinal Virtue sat, her brand new paint job never having yet left the planet. 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:29 am ]
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Commander Ian Shepard - Bridge, U.S.S. Concordia

"Thank you, lieutenant," Shepard said as Urban handed him a padd with the final pre-launch tactical reports.

Ian took a seat for the first time in the command chair, something he'd done before only as the captain of a small Starfleet freighter. This was a fully-stocked Federation starship, resulting in a fair bit more grandiose of an experience. Several of the bridge officers watched with anticipation as the new captain tried the seat on for size, averting their eyes when Shepard looked back. "Well," he said, "I think it's high time we got underway. After all, my crew's not complete yet."

Shepard tapped his commbadge. "All hands, this is the captain. Report to your station and prepare to depart. We'll be soon entering the Sol catapult and laying over at Avalon Station, to pick up our first officer and a shipment of supplies. From there, we'll be entering another catapult, arriving shortly thereafter at Vernemeton Station, a full forty thousand light-years form Earth. I've looked over the personnel files of every officer that will be stationed aboard this ship, and I'd like you all to know that I truly believe that this is the most resourceful crew in Starfleet. I look forward to many years on this ship, with each and every one of you."

Ian paused a moment, and cut the intercom. He then turned to the lieutenant at tactical. "Mr. Urban, would you please take the conn?" 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:04 am ]
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Karl Urban - Bridge, USS Condordia

<Karl lightened up with a smile as he was asked to take the conn and with great anticipation he ran to the Conn like a kid in a candy store>

"Ready when you are, Sir." Urban replied. 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:47 am ]
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Shepard was understandably excited about being able to order his first command out of spacedock. "Engage fusion reactors. Begin warp core intermix pre-sequence."

Urban ran his hands over the console, obviously as excited as Ian to be piloting the ship out of dock for it's first time. Shepard tapped a button on his command console. "McKinley Station, this is the U.S.S. Concordia, requesting clearance for departure." The Starfleet operator was silent for a moment. "Concordia, you are cleared for departure. Good luck out there. McKinley out."

Shepard took one more look around the bridge, and sat back, taking in the feel of the comfortable fabric. "Begin disengagement sequence. Once we're clear, set a course for the Sol catapult and hold position near it." 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:54 am ]
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<Urban piloted the Concordia away from McKinley station and engaged the thrusters, as they activated the ship was propeled at a steady rate, then Urban for the fun of it decided to see what maneuvers he could do, he started with a Barrel roll, then a figure eight, and ended it with a deadman's drop, then suddenly pulling it at the last second, the Concordia responded quite smoothly and handled the maneuvers quite well. Then the Concordia stopped near the Warpgate>

"Commander." he said as he looked back at the Captain then his eyes enlarged as he looked at his console again, hoping he wasnt going to be berrated on testing the ship out. 

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Author:  Gustaf Brackman [ Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:36 am ]
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Dr. Brackman - S.S. Black Sun, Quantum Slipstream en route to Delta Quadrant

Dr. Brackman woke up from his nap after a good three hours. The ETA had readjusted to 6 hours, due to some unusual stellar phenomena that had to be avoided or so QAI believed. Brackman yawned before pondering on the projects he had yet to complete. His most recent project at the moment was to create improved replicators that could project their replicated matter some distance away and so could reduce construction times for many projects to a fraction of their original times, with the same results. However, Brackman still had yet to complete the cybernetic implants that were designed to extend his life considerably. Brackman had thousands of ideas and even a millenia would not be enough to bring even a fraction of them to frutation. He hoped to glean some information from Delta Quadrant species to help him, as many of them had technologies that exceeded the Federation's by an untold factor.

"Status, QAI?" inquired Brackman, curious to know what had happened during his nap.

"Molecules stable, systems operating at maximum efficiency, slipstream stable, expected to arrive at destination in 5 hours, 53 minutes, 26 seconds," replied QAI in its usual harsh tone.

"Do you have more information on our destination?"

"Destination is designated a class-M planet, but the surface is roughly 80% desert, with the remaining 20% being water. The planet yields very few usable resources. The atmosphere is breathable and the gravity within your tolerance. There are no known sentient lifeforms present."

"How unfortunate...it would be useful to have a small outpost in the Delta Quadrant."

"There is boronite ore on the planet."

"Well, now an outpost is of strategic importance! Oh yes. Your choices are very smart, QAI, very smart. Now, I'll need to construct an automated mine and refinery. Looks like we'll finally be able to test out the prototype, QAI."

"The mine and refinery are already replicated, in a compressed format. The only remaining priorities are to decompress the structures and to link one of my processors to them, both of which are automated processes."

"What would they be powered by?"

"The boronite ore is located near a geothermal vent. Along with solar chips, they would receive power from the vent."

"Good, good..." Brackman mumbled before slipping into another nap, now with the ETA reading 5 hours, 30 minutes. 

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Author:  Julia Rellek [ Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:02 am ]
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**As Julia watched Will walk off she stopped by a small shop near central park for a ractigino and then headed toward the transporter station.** "Where to Admiral?" **An ensign stood manning his station. He greeted her with a very warm smile.** "I'm heading to a vessel, let me give you the quardenants." **She entered it into his terminal and took her spot on the transporter pad and smiled as she dematerialized.**

**Julia rematerialized on the Cardinal Virtue. She sat down to pour over some information on her new assignment as she sips her coffee** 

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Author:  Will Karelia [ Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:46 am ]
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Admiral Will Karelia - Starfleet Headquarters, Command Hangar

Will entered the cavernous hangar, which was populated with nearly a dozen assorted ships, ranging from shuttlecraft to runabouts, all the way up to the Cardinal Virtue. He made his way to the rear of the white, alien vessel, and slid open a small compartment, containing a keypad. Karelia entered in a short keycode, and the rear hatch began to drop.

Walking up the ramp to the interior of the ship, Will had to admire the care taken in it's restoration. He had asked the Gallifreyan engineers to retain the foreign architecture of the small starship, rather than use more standard Federation styles. He checked each compartment as if taking a tour for the first time. Firstly, the engine room and cargo bay, both immediately forward of the ramp. Then, he checked the crew lounge and bunkroom, both also in pristine condition. Finally he came to the cockpit at the end of the spinal corridor. The door slid away to reveal the room perfectly restored, so much so that Will would never notice that the ship had crashed if he had not been there to experience it.

It was then that the copilot's chair spun around, with Julia sitting in it, holding a padd and a mug of Klingon coffee. "Well, I see you beat me here," he teased, giving her a kiss as he moved past to sit in the helm seat. "Time to head off, I guess. I won't lie, I'm a bit anxious to see our new home-away-from-home."

Will slid into the pilot's chair and the controls sprung to life. He carefully raised the output of the thorium reactors, diverted power to the impulse boosters, and gently lifted the ship from the hangar floor. It pivoted around in place - nearly silent in it's grace - to face the door, and passed through the security forcefield with ease. The Virtue was now airborne for the first time since her crash on Gallifrey.

Karelia punched in autopilot coordinates, ones that took the ship toward the Sol catapult, and turned his chair around. "Between this jump and the one from Avalon to Vernemeton, we're looking at a few hours until we arrive. Care to have dinner with me one last time before we leave the Alpha Quadrant?" 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:12 am ]
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Commander Ian Shepard - Bridge, U.S.S. Concordia

Commander Shepard looked into the empty aperture of the catapult as a small light began beeping on his command panel. Catapult Control had given them clearance to enter null-space. "Helm," he said, "begin launch procedures."

The five emitters on each arm of the gate locked onto the Concordia with what looked like tractor beams, and the aperture began to look similar to a wormhole. The emitters charged, and when they fired, the beams slung the Concordia at breakneck speeds through the gate.

"We're inside null-space, commander," the junior operations officer said. "Our ETA to Starbase Avalon is approximately two hours." Ian smiled. "So far, so good." 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:24 am ]
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"So, Captain, are you ever going to tell us a little about yourself, cant follow a mysterious stranger's command just because he hold's a higher rank." Karl said as he swirveled in his chair to face Ian. 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:36 am ]
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Shepard chuckled at the tactical officer's boldness. "I'm sure you'll get to know me soon enough, lieutenant. After all, I'm not always on duty."

The commander opened a set of specification files on the Concordia. The ship was impressive; fast, agile, and armed heavily enough to outlast most of the known aggressors in the Delta Quadrant. It had sensor suites worthy of a Galaxy-class ship, and enough luxuries to make an outstanding diplomatic vessel. He took a moment to admire the ship's outline, captivated by the beauty of the Intrepid-class design. 

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Author:  Faraness Rangwere [ Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:45 am ]
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Faraness was tapping on a number of different padds reading reports of different sections of the Station, when a coom came in from ops.

"Captain, we just recieved confirmation that the U.S.S Concordia has entered null space via the Sol warpgate. They shall arrive at Station Avalon within the hour."

"Warp gate huh? Oh the catapult. Very well, contact all senior staff to make their way to the promenade. I think its time to do a bit of exploring to get to kow the station a bit better before our new guests arrive."

"Yes mam."

With that, the comm ended and the new Station Captain exited her office and made her way through ops to a turbolift, nodding towards the comms officer she had just spoken to and also taking yet another look at the view. She entered the turbolift and intructed its destination to the promenade. 

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Author:  Julia Rellek [ Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:55 am ]
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**Julia was so engrossed in her work that, at first, she did not even notice Will enter the cockpit. She had been sitting indian style in the chair. She uncrossed her legs and set her padd on the console.** "Dinner sounds great Will, i'm famished. Since leaving Earth i'm in the mood for some food a little closer to.... well.... Earth. Maybe a good cajun vegatable stir-fry. **She stood up and began to head toward the crew lounge. She stopped and held out her arm.** "After you Will." 

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Author:  Faraness Rangwere [ Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:58 am ]
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A turbolift door opened just outside the entrance to the promenade. Faraness took a step out and walked through the entrance to the promenade. There were people rushing around everywhere. Mainly maintenance crew and Starfleet Officers alike all working on moving in supplies and doing the finishing touch-ups around the place. There were also a few civilians setting up their new shops in the area. Although the promenade looked like a military base at the time, Faraness knew once it had been completed and the shops and resturaunts had all opened up, that the place would start to buzz.

She took a few extra steps in as if to be noticed and looked around for signs of her new senior staff. 

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Author:  Naquv [ Sat Jun 28, 2008 6:30 pm ]
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Naquv, Bridge, Concordia

Naquv was fascinated by the warp gate. He was, along with monitoring the ship, taking a look at the specs of both the warp gate and the ship itself. Naturally, he learned all he could and even tried to memorize some of it. Everything was running at optimal efficiency, as it should be for a newly commisioned starship. There really wasn't much more to do but periodically check on everything and research the warp gate.

"What about you, Mr. Urban? Do you want to tell us anything about yourself?" 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:56 am ]
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Naquv wrote:
Naquv, Bridge, Concordia

Naquv was fascinated by the warp gate. He was, along with monitoring the ship, taking a look at the specs of both the warp gate and the ship itself. Naturally, he learned all he could and even tried to memorize some of it. Everything was running at optimal efficiency, as it should be for a newly commisioned starship. There really wasn't much more to do but periodically check on everything and research the warp gate.

"What about you, Mr. Urban? Do you want to tell us anything about yourself?"


Lt Urban -Bridge, Concordia

"Well, Grew up on a farm out in Oregon. Where I met my wife Sarah. She accompanied me on my assignments where I could take her. On one of our ventures we ran into a child who was wrought with poverty, both of her parents dead, so my wife and I decided to take her in, so I brought both of them with me onboard. Been in starfleet ever sense protecting people. Every now and then I have to use my weapon but I rather not. Im good at Martial arts. Learned self defense in the academy and learned offense from Klingons and Vulcans. When I tried with the Vulcans, they didnt wish to train me in their martial arts but my wife talked them into it. She can be quite mean when she wants to be. Then when I was posted near a Klingon outpost for several months, I learned how to use a Bat'lith and several other weapons which I cant pronounce. But yeah, as I said. I have learned quite a few things. But when it comes to my family, they will take priority over duty. No offense, Captain." Urban said to Naquv. 

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Author:  Naquv [ Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:39 am ]
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Naquv, bridge, Concordia
Naquv listened with much interest.

"Ah, interesting. That is very noble of you to take in that child. If you want to sir, I would find it enjoyable to meet you on the holodeck at a later time, to match our Bat'leth skills?

Naquv was not entirely comfortable inviting a superior to recreate with him, for two reasons.
For one, he was very introvertive, he didn't do things with other people often. Two, on the bridge of a Klingon ship, communication with other officers, especially superiors, was kept to a minimum.

But Naquv was often told to be more outgoing, even by some Klingons he respected. 

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Author:  Gustaf Brackman [ Sun Jun 29, 2008 2:34 am ]
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Dr. Brackman - Desert Planet, Delta Quadrant

Dr. Brackman woke up as the S.S. Black Sun dropped out of Quantum Slipstream, in orbit around a desert planet. "Status, QAI?" asked Brackman.

"Arrival at destination. Entering atmosphere now."

The shuttle descended into the planet's atmosphere, its shields protecting it from the rapid descent. Several minutes later, the shuttle hovered a couple of meters above a stretch of land bordering one of the planet's seas. There was a large hole nearby with copious amounts of steam rising from it.

"Deploying structures," announced QAI as two massive metallic blocks of metal dropped out of the shuttle's underbelly, landing quietly on the sand. A moment later, the blocks began to expand. One grew large enough to cover the geothermal vent and the last of the steam disappated. The other structure soon attached to the mine and sat there, waiting for the ore to arrive.

"Deploying processors," continued QAI as another box shaped object, this time much smaller, landed next to the complex and attached itself to it. Brackman heard the mine's drill roar to life before beginning to dig.

"Deploying stealth shields," said QAI as a device roughly the size of a helm console on most Federation ships fell and landed with a resounding clank on top of the now shuttle sized complex.

"Activating shields," reported QAI as the complex shimmered out of sight, now hidden from view and most sensors.

"Objective complete. Heading to next destination," stated QAI, with the shuttle now ascending from the planet, leaving the complex behind. The shuttle soon had soon reentered orbit. A minute after that, the shuttle entered slipstream once again. 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Sun Jun 29, 2008 4:12 am ]
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Naquv wrote:
Naquv, bridge, Concordia
Naquv listened with much interest.

"Ah, interesting. That is very noble of you to take in that child. If you want to sir, I would find it enjoyable to meet you on the holodeck at a later time, to match our Bat'leth skills?

Naquv was not entirely comfortable inviting a superior to recreate with him, for two reasons.
For one, he was very introvertive, he didn't do things with other people often. Two, on the bridge of a Klingon ship, communication with other officers, especially superiors, was kept to a minimum.

But Naquv was often told to be more outgoing, even by some Klingons he respected.


"Maybe at some point we may match our skills. Yeah, taking in a child that isnt yours is a very honorable thing to do. It shows what sort of man you are. If we run into any stray's dont be surprised if I pick them up. No child should be without someone to protect them." Urban said proudly. 

[Vorak]

Author:  tompicard [ Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:41 pm ]
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chief helmsman tom picard reporting sir 

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Author:  Sonak [ Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:00 am ]
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Author:  Aiden Byrne [ Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:47 am ]
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Aiden taps his foot impatiently as the turbolift zips up to the promenade.

"Even with the technology we have, they still can't make these things fast enough." He thought to himself. Seconds after that thought, the doors opened and he found himself looking at the back of his Commanding Officer.

Aiden stepped out and strode over to her and saluted crisply.

"Lieutenant Commander Byrne reporting m'am." 

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Author:  Faraness Rangwere [ Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:23 am ]
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(OFF: Mr Sonak please read my last post concerning senior staff of the Station. As head of security it counts you in  ) 

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Author:  Faraness Rangwere [ Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:29 am ]
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Fananess was still looking around for her senior staff at the base of the Promenade when she noticed an officer with Lt. Commander pips stride up to her and salute very formally.

"Lieutenant Commander Byrne reporting m'am," Were the words that came out of the officer mouth.

"Ah my new XO it seems. Welcome Commander Byrne. No need to be so formal with me," she promptly replied while returning a quick salute.

"Im Captain Faraness." She finished the salute and put out her hand to be shaken, to help lessen the formality.

"It seems we have a mighty fine station here Mr. Byrne." 

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Author:  tompicard [ Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:20 pm ]
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sir i go to sleep on docters orders 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:17 am ]
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tompicard wrote:
chief helmsman tom picard reporting sir


"Why dont you take helm, Tom. You arent any relation to Jean luc Picard are you?" Urban asked as he got up from the helm and went to his station at tactical. 

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Author:  Alex_David [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:45 am ]
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Alex David, Medical Ward,USS Concordia

Alex David prowled through out the ward meeting the many new faces under his watchful eye. The was Alex's first time manning a starship his last postings and been on star bases. He approached a crewman who was taking an inventory of the ships medical supplies.

"So what supplies have we got Mr..." Alex asked gruffly.

"Rush, Xavier Rush sir." The Crewman responded finishing Alex's sentence. "We are pretty full up, we just need our stocks of Morphine and Insulin. We should get those when we stop by the Avalon Station"

Rush then signed off the PADD and handed it to Alex.

"Thank you Rush" he said taking hold of the PADD and reading it as he made his way to the bridge.

Alex approached Ian Shepard who was sitting in the Command chair.

"My medical supplies are almost complete sir, we are just waiting on Morphine and Insulin." Alex said handing the PADD over to Shepard. "Hopefully you won't need our services any time soon though" Alex continued throughing a dark look over at Urban who was sitting at the Tactical station. 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:17 am ]
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"I certainly would hope not, doctor. I'll make sure to put in a request for your missing supplies when we get to Starbase Avalon."

Over the next two hours, the bridge crew conversed causally whilst performing their (at the the moment, very lax) duties. Finally, the null-space field enveloping the Concordia was negated as it approached the Avalon catapult, and the ship dropped to sublight speeds as it passed through the arms. "Ensign," the commander called, turning to the operations station, "hail Starbase Avalon and inform them that we've arrived. We're ready to take on both additional supplies, as well as our new first officer." 

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Author:  Alyssa Reid [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:14 am ]
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**Alyssa stood in her temporary quarters on Avalon gathering the last of her things as the voice of a young ensign comes over her comm.**

Ops: =/\=Station ops to Commander Reid, I just wanted to inform you that the Concordia is approaching the station.=/\=

Reid: =/\=Thank you, you can go ahead and transport my belongings to the Concordia. Reid out.=/\=

**She headed towards the closest transporter room and took her place on the transporter pad.** "Please transport me to the Concordia"

**Reid rematerialized on the transporter pad in transporter room one on the Intrepid class starship. A grey hair Chief Petty Officer stood at his post and greeted his vessels new XO with a bright smile.** "Welcome aboard sir." **He stated as he stood at attention.**

**Reid smiled and then began to speak.** "Thank you Chief, and at ease. May you please let Captain Shepard know that i am on board."

Transporter Chief: "Aye, sir." =/\=Transporter room 1 to Captain Shepard, there is someone down here that i am certain you would like to meet.=/\=

**While the Commander was awaiting the arrival of her new CO she inspected the transporter room just to get a feel for the ship. Schematics can only tell one so much.** 

[Vorak]

Author:  Gustaf Brackman [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:19 pm ]
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Dr. Brackman - Quantum Slipstream, en route to an unknown destination in the Delta Quadrant

Brackman was about to nod off the sleep again when suddenly the shuttle shook.

"Status, QAI?" inquired Brackman, worried something might have damaged the shuttle.

"Error has occurred. Dropping out of slipstream. Attempting to determine error," replied QAI, its display showing it working furiously. Brackman took a look at the sensors and saw that the shuttle was stranded in an asteriod field at an unknown location.

"Error determined. Prototype replicators have caused a cascade failure throughout multiple systems, including the slipstream drive, replicators, and life support. Failure was delayed by automatic countermeasures. Life support will continue to operate for 5 hours with remaining power. Stablizer chamber, weapons systems, shields, and maneuvering thrusters unaffected. However, the Black Sun is unable to resume normal operations under current conditions."

"So it seems we have a problem, QAI. Could you determine our present coordinates? I could then search for a nearby station or planet to repair the shuttle."

"Recommended action is to set course for Vernemeton Station using escape pod. The station is controlled by the Federation and aid will probably be found there. Unsuccessful in determining present coordinates. More information is required. Station is an unknown distance from current location. Shuttle will operate in standby mode until repairs can by administered. Back up programs have been uploaded to escape pod to upload into either another star ship or space station in order to determine present coordinates."

"Well then, see you in a while, QAI," replied Brackman before he headed to the back and entered the escape pod. A few minutes later, the escape pod was jettisoned from the underbelly of the shuttle, narrowly missed an asteroid before setting course in the direction of Vernemeton Station. 

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Author:  Julian [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:26 pm ]
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Fleet Admiral Julian - Avalon Station


Julian had just been informed of the arrival of the U.S.S Concordia, and decided to greet them himself with his new pips and command.

=^=Fleet Admiral Julian to Starfleet vessel U.S.S Concordia. You are free to dock at bay 12. Welcome to Station Avalon=^= 

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Author:  Faraness Rangwere [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:55 pm ]
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(OFF: Mr Gustaf Brackman. Please check your private messages. to check them ---> http://www.expansionfleet.com/forums/ucp.php?i=pm&folder=inbox thankyou.) 

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Author:  Naquv [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:20 pm ]
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(OFF Just a little late...)

Naquv, bridge Concordia

Naquv looked at the switch between the helmsman and the tactical officer. He was trying to size up the new ensign in red, and thought something was off about him. He thought about Mr. Urban, how he was honorable for a human. Though he still chose to learn more about what he was like, Naquv thought it was a budding friendship. The orders from the captain took him out of the deep thinking he was doing.

"Aye sir, hailing Avalon," he said. =A="This is the USS Concordia to Avalon station, we are ready to dock."=A= 

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Author:  tompicard [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:30 pm ]
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chief helmsman reporting sir 

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Author:  Saul Karrath [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:57 pm ]
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Vernemeton Station - Promenade; Roughly 1 Standard Hour ago

Saul had been wandering around the station for about thirty minutes, enjoying the various views of the nebula outside and the workbees zipping and zooming around - a fair-sized cluster of them flying around Deck 16, which he had heard would be the home of the Marine contingent. This is what he needed - a hub of activity! He also enjoyed the business of the personnel running around the station, trying to get it operational, ensure that all the systems were working, and the general tasks which go with setting up a new starbase. There were even a few civilians here already, trying to get their shops set up before everyone else. Saul chuckled when he learned that the first civilian to arrive and start setting up shop was a Ferengi - typical.

He had finally managed to wander his way to the promenade, when he saw two men - it looked like father and son - struggling with some supplies. It seemed that most of their stuff was in large, industrial crates, which were a common site in any ships cargo hold, as they were relatively cheap and could be configured to hold almost anything - he had even heard of pirates smuggling people in them before. The young man couldn't have been much older than 16, and it seemed he hadn't yet reached his full height, and he was struggling trying to reach a container at the top of a pile, and it was tottering dangerously. As the container started to fall, Saul sprinted the few steps towards the boy and caught the container, saving the boy from a nasty injury underneath it.

"Thanks, Sir." the young man mumbled. He didn't take a second look at the Lieutenant Commander's nose ridges - which was an attitude that he had become familiar with in the all-accepting Federation since he joined, and was one of the reasons he enjoyed it so much.

"Thank you ever so much, Commander." the boys father - or so Saul presumed - was a balding man, with what remnants of hair he had long gone grey. "It's just the two of us since the boy's mother passed away, and we don't know a thing about all this organisational stuff - she was always the one who did that."

"Well, perhaps I can lend a hand?" Saul smiled, taking the PADD off the man, and looking through the contents.

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==1 Hour Later==
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"And this lot." Saul paused as he and John lifted the last crate up onto the desk. Opening it, he took out one of the items inside - a beautiful, ornamental gem stone the size of his fist. "Can go in here." opening the glass cabinet they had recently erected in the new shop, he placed it carefully inside.

"Thank you so much, Saul." Paul said, smiling, as he and his son began moving the contents into the cabinet. "I don't know what we could have done without you."

"No problem, Paul." The Commander smiled. "I couldn't just walk away and leave you to drop things on your son's head, could I?" he joked, ruffling the boy's hair.

Looking up, he happened to catch sight of the Captain, stepping out onto the Promenade, and being greeted by a fellow Lieutenant Commander. "If you two will excuse me, I have a boss to suck up to now." he winked.

Stepping out of the shop, he strode confidently over to the new CO. "Good morning Captain! Come to admire the good work all these people are doing?" he said, smiling. 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:28 am ]
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"I wouldn't go so far as to say we need to dock, Ensign. Transporters should do just fine, and we're a little behind schedule as it is."

Shepard tapped his commbadge. "Bridge to Cargo Bay One. Coordinate with the Avalon logistics officer and get the supply shipment transferred aboard." After receiving confirmation, the call came in from the transporter room that Lieutenant Commander Reid had arrived onboard. He took a look around the bridge for a moment, figuring they'd be fine until he got back. Shepard got up from his seat, strode around the center railing, and passed the tactical station, entering the turbolift. After the lift chimed again, he called "Transporter Room One," still unaccustomed to talking to what seemed like nothing in the otherwise empty turbolift car.

Upon arrival on deck six, the commander left the turbolift and rounded the corner, finding the entrance to the transporter room about twenty meters down the corridor. He stepped inside, and found his first officer lifting a bag of some of her personal effects from the transporter pad. She caught a glimpse of his presence, and when she smiled at him, Ian had to smile back. "Lieutenant Commander Reid, I presume? Commander Ian Shepard, captain of the Concordia. It's good to finally have you onboard." 

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Author:  Gustaf Brackman [ Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:52 am ]
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((OOC: PM has been replied to, just to let you know, Julian and Rellek...unsure if the forum notifies you if you get a new message, so just wanted to double check. Hope the situation is resolved.)) 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Wed Jul 02, 2008 2:16 am ]
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Ian Shepard wrote:
"I wouldn't go so far as to say we need to dock, Ensign. Transporters should do just fine, and we're a little behind schedule as it is."

Shepard tapped his commbadge. "Bridge to Cargo Bay One. Coordinate with the Avalon logistics officer and get the supply shipment transferred aboard." After receiving confirmation, the call came in from the transporter room that Lieutenant Commander Reid had arrived onboard. He took a look around the bridge for a moment, figuring they'd be fine until he got back. Shepard got up from his seat, strode around the center railing, and passed the tactical station, entering the turbolift. After the lift chimed again, he called "Transporter Room One," still unaccustomed to talking to what seemed like nothing in the otherwise empty turbolift car.

Upon arrival on deck six, the commander left the turbolift and rounded the corner, finding the entrance to the transporter room about twenty meters down the corridor. He stepped inside, and found his first officer lifting a bag of some of her personal effects from the transporter pad. She caught a glimpse of his presence, and when she smiled at him, Ian had to smile back. "Lieutenant Commander Reid, I presume? Commander Ian Shepard, captain of the Concordia. It's good to finally have you onboard."


<As the Captain left the bridge, Urban took the Captain's seat assuming command until the Captain got back, sense he was the highest ranking bridge officer at the moment, he sat in the Captains chair> 

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Author:  Naquv [ Wed Jul 02, 2008 2:21 am ]
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Naquv listened to what the captain had to say. He was slightly embarassed at his blunder, but never showed it.

"Aye sir, hailing again, =A= Concordia to Avalon, disregard request to dock. We shall use transporters instead." 

[Vorak]

Author:  Alyssa Reid [ Wed Jul 02, 2008 3:47 am ]
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**Alyssa smiles at her new Commanding Officer.**

"Thank you Captain, it feels great to be onboard. Well, Captain, would you like me to report straight to the bridge?" 

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Author:  Aiden Byrne [ Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:52 am ]
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He looks at her hand and cringes slightly.

"If you'll forgive me m'am, and no disrespect intended, but I'd rather not shake hands. I've an ill regard for touching people, germs and all."

He glances over at Karrath and nods.

"Good evening sir."

OFF: Meaning he's obsessive compulsive/germ phobic. 

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Author:  Faraness Rangwere [ Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:06 am ]
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(off: lol go figure an XO who hate3s getting his hands dirty )

"Oh so your one of those people," Faraness said jokingly. Instead of bringing her hand back to her side, She moves it towards Mr Karrath.

"Ah Mr Karrath," She smiled. "You must be the new Strategic Operations Officer am I right?"

The captain stood proud and looked around the promenade to answer Mr Sauls question.

"Yes well i cant be cooped up in that office all day now can I? I see you have already got yourself aquainted with some of the civilians." 

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Author:  Saul Karrath [ Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:34 am ]
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Saul smiled. "Oh yes, we can't have them dropping things on their heads already now, can we?" he shook the Captain's hand. He hadn't ever really been one for the whole formal 'yes sir, no sir, clean your boots sir' attitude, and from his experience it was rare to find a Captain that expected a crew to adhere to it - well, unless it was Saul's old Marine CO; that guy would have bust your ass if your didn't get the salute just right every time.

"I'll give you one guess at the first lot of civvies to arrive here, Captain." he smiled. 

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Author:  tompicard [ Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:30 am ]
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wath can i do sir 

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Author:  Faraness Rangwere [ Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:04 am ]
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Faraness chuckled, "let me guess.. The Ferengi?" 

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Author:  Saul Karrath [ Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:35 am ]
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"Got it in one!" Saul said, almost cheering. "And your prize today Captain; they'll still haggle with you just as much as with anyone else, and sell you something for three times it's actual worth!" 

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Author:  Jack Ryan [ Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:41 pm ]
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Vernemeton Station - Arrival

*Jack Ryan was standing in front of a turbolift and as it opened, he and a group of civilians stepped inside. Jack had just arrived at Vernemeton Station on a commercial transport. This was his second placement after graduating from the academy, but in between he had been travelling around several sectors. His journey ended at station Avalon, where he contacted Starfleet and got the assignment to travel to this new starbase. He was excited to meet his new comrades and to see what this part of space contains. As he was the last one to enter the turbolift, he followed the rest to the promenade.
As the lift stopped, he exits the lift and is struck by the magnificent view outside. Nebula's, Stars, moving debris it was all in his sight. Jack's attention was suddenly abrupted, as he was still amazed by the view*

"Ey mister! You are in my way!" * A man shouted, carrying several bags and suitecases*

"Sorry sir" *Jack replied*

*Jack walked around the promenade, looking for other officers. Or was he the first?* 

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Author:  Andrew Greenwood [ Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:12 pm ]
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Andrew walked up to the captain, he had heard good things about her and her file made for a good read. She looked pleasant enough as well, however he wasn't sure what she was like. Medical files and comments from the Admiral that signed off on his transfer orders didn't really give him an impression of her character.
"Hey Captain," he said in a cheery tone, "nice to finally meet you. Do you have any cool nick name I should call you by? Do people call you cap for instance? You know, like Captain America. Is it just Rangwere or Captain. Or is it, you know, Captain but said in a cool and almost mystified and awestruck way, you know. Captain. Or, do you rock the french 'mon cápitan' as your moniker." 

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Author:  Aiden Byrne [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:56 am ]
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He smirks, "Yes, 'one of those' i'm afraid."

He chuckles to himself and decides to mess around with some of the newbies. He turns sharply on his heel and takes on the temperment of an old earth Marine drill sergent and stalks towards Greenwood.

He shouts, "You will address your commanding officer as sir or m'am, do you hear me!? You do not disrespect them, they are above you; you are a worthless maggot. You *will* say yes m'am or no m'am and do what you are told, do you hear me!?"

He turns his head slightly towards Captain Rangwere so his face is away from Greenwood and gives a lop sided grin. He snaps his head back to face Greenwood.

"What are you staring at, I asked you a question!"

OFF: Teehee, lol, and all that jazz. 

[Vorak]

Author:  Ian Shepard [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:01 am ]
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Ian smiled at Alyssa's eagerness to get right to business. "We'd might as well go there together," he said. "I could use you on the bridge."

Shepard called an idle crewman to take Reid's bag to her quarters, and they both exited the transporter room bound for the bridge. Once arriving, Naquv was ready for them. "Captain," he said, "Avalon reports all supplies have been sent, and Cargo Bay One has accounted for all of them."

"Good." He turned to the new first officer. "Well, I've had my turn already. Would you care to take us out this time, commander?" 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:10 am ]
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<Urban got up and gave a half smile and nodded to the new XO>

"Ma'am." Urban said heading for his station.

"Just keeping the seat warm, Captain." Urban said as he looked back at his console as he imputed the codes to turn command of Tactical back over to him. 

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Author:  tompicard [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:18 am ]
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waht are new course sir 

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Author:  Alyssa Reid [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:50 am ]
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**Reid steps off the turbo lift and cannot believe the size of the bridgesomehow the schematic made it seem smaller and duller. But it was actually quite alive. And rather large in comparison to her initial thoughts. She fallows Captain Shepard down the steps and around the railiung where she sees the chair shes been both excited for and afraid of she sits down while the Captain exchanges words with the Lieutenant. She acknowledges the Lieutenant as she takes her seat. Unfortunately she had been so asorbed in schematics that she hadnt bothered to note anyones name beyond her new CO. She grasps the arm rests and answers the Captains command.**

"Aye sir." **Her moment had finally arrived this was the first time she had sat in the chair and it actually belonged to her. Shed always had an XO ready to swoop in and save the day. Now it was her turn to make the hard decisions. Even though this wasnt a hard one it was very representative of things to come.** "Helm, bring us about and begin catapult launch procedures." **She takes a momentous pause.** "Engage jump when ready." 

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Author:  Andrew Greenwood [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:55 am ]
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"Maggot?" Andrew asked with a raised eyebrow, his face not faltering. "Someone's going to have their temperature taken the uncomfortable way." He then got out a padd, wrote something on it, and handed it to Byrne. "That's a prescription for a little something to help you relax, I suggest you use your down time to also come up with something a little bit more original then maggot." 

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Author:  Gustaf Brackman [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:46 am ]
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Dr. Brackman - En route to Vernemeton Station

Dr. Brackman closely monitored his escape pod's route, recording every sensor log so he could trace his way back, though there was nothing interesting to note on the journey. Unfortunately, the escape pod was not equipped with any form of warp drive, though Brackman at least had the foresight to have impulse engines installed so it wouldn't have to rely on only maneuvering thrusters for movement. At the moment, the pod was heading toward the station at full impulse, though it was already several hours into the journey.

Brackman was momentarily surprised at the sensors' sudden beeping and noticed that the station was detected. Brackman determined that he would arrive at the station within the hour and began to formulate his request to the commander of the station. 

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Author:  Faraness Rangwere [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:32 pm ]
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(off: lmao i love it!)

Faraness almost jumped when her XO turned and started yelling at the new Chief Medical Officer. She didn't expect a burst like that at all but when Aiden looked over and gave a cheekish grin, she knew he was just having a bit of fun.

"Now now, I didn't know the marines were here already?" She said while looking towards Mr Byrne. "Are you sure its safe to be yelling at your doctor X?" (off: X as in XO )

Faraness then turned and looked at the officer in blue. "Welcome onboard Mr Greenwood, you must excuse the X he nearly got his hands dirty and he could be a bit grumpy about it still." Faraness said with a bit of a chuckle. Her tone of voice putting out as if the comment was a friendly joke at the XO's expense. Although she hoped that he did not take offence. The captain then replied to the doctors first question.

"And no Mr Greenwood I do not have a 'nickname' as such but captain or sir will do fine. Although im sure if i need to see you for a checkup, the formalities can be left at the entrance to your office." She finished her sentence with a smile.

In the background, Faraness noticed another officer in yellow, who, in a way looked lost as he was walking around the promenade. At a better glimpse, Faraness recognised him as the stations new Ops chief. Although she had not met her senior staff yet, she had studied all their backgrounds and memorized what they looked like for this very reason.

She speaks up to the now small group of officers surrounding her. "Well it looks like our new operations chief has just arrived. X would you like to call him over for me please?" 

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Author:  Fredrick Dwight [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:59 pm ]
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Lt. Dwight had finished his meal in the pub and was now wondering around the Promenade deck, looking for something to do, he was regretting not being completely up to date, he thought that he would be meeting the ship here, he had only recently learned that the ship had not even left Earth last he checked so he was... what was an old saying his history teacher said? Killing time was it?

He shook his head and looked around before spotting a gathering of starfleet officers. He walked up and cleared his throat politely, and waited to then be acknowledged. He planned to ask them when the Concordia would arrive, which would give him a good indication of how much he could see of the station.

On his shoulder looking around like some Egyptian cat god, Cochrane stared at the people around him in an aloof manner that only a Feline could do. 

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Author:  Argus [ Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:52 am ]
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<A robotic Canine comes walking into the room, sniffing the air, walking into the middle of the room with his nose up, as if he got a whiff of something familiar> 

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Author:  Jack Ryan [ Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:05 am ]
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*Jack was still wondering and walking around the promenade, but then he noticed a group of Starfleet Officers standing together. He was trying to figure out if anyone of his commandstaff was standing there, as he suddenly sees that they were looking at him.*

"Well I better introduce myself now" *Jack mumbles to himself*

"Goodafternoon I'm Jack Ryan, the new Chief of Operations on this station"

*Jack did not yet realize that he was standing in front of his new CO and XO. So the formalities, which he normaly uses, were left at a standard. Although as quick as they all turned towards him, and Jack could see the rank insignia, he moved himself in the proper position and greeted them with respect*

"Sorry Ma'am, Jack Ryan reporting for duties!" 

[Vorak]

Author:  Victor E. Fleech [ Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:50 pm ]
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[Mr. Fleech, ???]

"Where was I again?" Victor asked the group of people sitting in front of him.
"Spontaneous combustion Sir" one of them answered, Victor recognized him as Gregory Nesmith. "But you will have to finish that subject another time, I am here to notify you there is a transmission for you."
For me? I haven't had a transmission at the ten year I've been working here. Victor thought to himself.
Victor left the classroom and went to the closest place he could get the message.

<USS Alexandrus arrived at coordinates, passengers who have not yet left the ship have thirty minutes left to do so.>

[Victor E. Fleech, USS Alexandrus]

Victor awakened suddenly, how long had they been at Avalon already? Well, he need not worry, the comm message said he still had thirty minutes. He picked up his rucksack from under his chair, stood up and went to look for the closest docking port. For he remembered an officer telling him they would be docking with Vernemeton. None of the starfleet personnel that would come along to Vernemeton was still around. Nice, first starship I travel on and I already do not know where to get of.

The first person he came across he asked where he had to go:"Kadet, where is the closest docking port where I may enter Vernemeton?"
"Cadet?" the man answered "I am an ensign, but why do you need a docking port, the ship hasn't docked with the station. You will be beamed over."
"We are going by transporter? Sure, where's the closest room?" Victor answered.
"I'll take you there Sir, it's not far." The man said while he started walking.

In the transporter room the officer in charge asked Victor's name.
"Victor Fleech" he answered.
"Fleech" the officer muttered "Ah, here, Victor E. Fleech, you're late, hurry up and get on the pad."

[Victor E. Fleech, Vernemeton station]

Victor had not even set foot on the station or he heard a comm message directed at, amongst others, him.

<Would members of the senior staff please make way a.s.a.p. to the promenade, thank you>

While not even given the time to change out of his standard clothes he asked directions to the promenade and made his way there. 

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Author:  Argus [ Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:49 pm ]
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<The robotic canine comes walking up a female human in red and starts barking at her> 

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Author:  Weston Andrews [ Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:00 am ]
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Councilor Andrews reporting for duty Captain Rangwere. 

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Author:  Faraness Rangwere [ Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:46 pm ]
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As Faraness was looking at her XO, X as she like to call her second in commands, she noticed another officer heading towards the group. This one however she did not recognise as one of her senior staff. He was also bearing what looked to be an earth pet called a cat on his shoulders. He came to a halt at the group of officers expecting to be greeted.

"Can i help you there at all Lt?" She asked after looking at his pips and calling his respectfull rank.

As she asked the question, she noticed the ops chief had spotted the group and was heading towards them at a casual pace.

"Goodafternoon I'm Jack Ryan, the new Chief of Operations on this station," were the first words he spoke to the group with. Faraness was a bit stunned to see a low ranking officer talk so casually, she actually thought she found someone that spoke as casually as she once did as a younger officer. But she then realised he did not know who he was talking to until the group faced him and he noticed the rank pips. The man quickly corrected his position and spoke again.

"Sorry Ma'am, Jack Ryan reporting for duties!" The words came out of his mouth in what Faraness thought to be an overly excessive amount of respect to compensate for his casual greeting.

"At ease Mr Ryan. We are not at war here, how come everyone is so formal." She said with a look as if to say not another one.

"Since the most of you are here now let me set this out now. When we greet i dont want to see you standing straight and being so dan formal. Call me captain but theres no need for my senior staff to be saluting me every second i bump into them on the station. Unless its something serious ofcourse or if theres an Admiral standing beside me." She said her last words with a smile as if to relax her staff more.

"Things are so different when your taken out of your comfort zone and your posted on a new station in the middle of nowhere. Noone knows you. There are new faces everywhere. You have to lea......." Faraness's sentence was interupted by a pulling sensation on her leg followed by a somewhat mechanical bark sounding much like a dog.

"What the hell is that?" She said taking a step back almost reaching for her phaser. 

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Author:  Faraness Rangwere [ Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:51 pm ]
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(OFF: Mr Andrews please assume you are already on starbase Vern, and you had heard the comm for all senior staff to report to the promenade which is in a different topic. You will find the rest of the station staff posting in there atm. thankyou.) 

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Author:  Jack Ryan [ Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:45 pm ]
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*Jack was releaved by the words of his new CO, this would me make it much easier to work and also much more fun. Jack then noticed the sudden and strange reaction of the captain towards a dog at her leg*

"Just a dog Ma'am, don't fry it" *Jack smiles* 

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Author:  Andrew Greenwood [ Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:28 pm ]
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"Yes, frying it wouldn't be the proper course of action." Andrew said in agreement and with a serious expression, then his face change to a light hearted expression. "I say we flush it out the air lock or reenact the final scene from Terminator two. I could ask around and see if anyone has any vats of molten metal we could borrow." 

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Author:  Argus [ Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:56 pm ]
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Andrew Greenwood wrote:
"Yes, frying it wouldn't be the proper course of action." Andrew said in agreement and with a serious expression, then his face change to a light hearted expression. "I say we flush it out the air lock or reenact the final scene from Terminator two. I could ask around and see if anyone has any vats of molten metal we could borrow."


<Argus, growled at the young man's comment acting as if it understood, what he said. Rushed forward, he bite Greenwood in the leg. He decided to immediately get off him, so he went and quickly nudged Ryan playfully before going to prowl between Ryan and Faraness, putting himself before Greenwood, growling at only him> 

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Author:  Andrew Greenwood [ Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:22 pm ]
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((OOC: You can't say my character fell backwards in shock. So let's say for the record that he did not. Alright?))

"Don't get your bolts all tightened robo-mut, it was only a joke. Though I suppose as a robot, and a dog, you may not understand humour." Andrew conceded. His leg hurt a little but he ignored the pain. "I must remember to get myself checked out for robo-rabbis..." He muttered. 

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Author:  Argus [ Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:07 pm ]
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<Argus starts barking and growling very loudly as he approached Greenwood> 

[Vorak]

Author:  Victor E. Fleech [ Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:27 pm ]
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[Victor E. Fleech, Starbase Vernemton - Promenade]

After finally having found his way to the promenade, Victor came upon a strange happening. A metal canine was jumping around between two or three starfleet personnel in uniform. He intended to ignore this peculiar situation, when Victor noticed one of the three wore red coupled with four pips.

Eyening the tin can sideways he stepped besides the woman and addressed her.
"Victor E. Fleech, reporting for duty, ma'am." 

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Author:  Weston Andrews [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:01 am ]
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After reaching the promenade Weston Saw Captain Rangwere, Walking to him he said "Captain, Weston Andrews reporting for duty as your Station Councilor sir, I heard the Announcement that all Senior Staff were to report here. If i may sir, Whats all the hub bub about? 

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Author:  Aiden Byrne [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:42 am ]
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Byrne snickered after the dog bit Greenwood.

"Well, it looks like I didnt have to verbally bite you as I did. The dog wouldve taken care of it." He glances at the dog, showing the faintest hint of a smirk.

"Good dog."

He turns to Fleech and closes his eyes, sighing; he shakes his head slightly, "For the sake of the Captain having to repeat herself again; Sir, such formality is not required at this time."

"I assure you." He adds, seeing the officer's doubt materialize on his face.

He glances about, "Well, I doubt that many here would wish to stand silently here until death greets us...so, I suggest that we get lost in frivolity and camraderie, or, as an..." He stops; a glazed look comes to his eyes.

What would Bianca be now? He thinks to himself for a moment before he shakes his head and is once again tight lipped.

"...acquaintance would say, 'Let our hair loose' at what mess hall we have here. So we can get to know each other, since we will be working together for some time." He glances at the Captain, and dons a smile, albeit a fake one. "With dignity to our ranks and star fleet intact of course."

OFF: Confounded forum ate my original post, grrr. *shakes fist at it* Anyways... 

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Author:  Fredrick Dwight [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:58 pm ]
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Lt. Dwight cleared his throat and was about to answer the question from the captain when the robotic dog began to be to him, a little funny.

He smiled with a smirk before realizing he was distracted.

"Yes Sir, you see I am the Cocordia's chief engineer, and I am just wondering when she will be arriving here? I seemed to have jumped the gun so to speak on coming out to this sector." He looked somewhat nervous.

He looked at the dog then. "Hello there boy, how are you doing?" He was still smiling at the reaction that the dog had given to the person that had made the somewhat distasteful remarks about this amazing piece of engineering. 

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Author:  Argus [ Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:16 am ]
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Fredrick Dwight wrote:
Lt. Dwight cleared his throat and was about to answer the question from the captain when the robotic dog began to be to him, a little funny.

He smiled with a smirk before realizing he was distracted.

"Yes Sir, you see I am the Cocordia's chief engineer, and I am just wondering when she will be arriving here? I seemed to have jumped the gun so to speak on coming out to this sector." He looked somewhat nervous.

He looked at the dog then. "Hello there boy, how are you doing?" He was still smiling at the reaction that the dog had given to the person that had made the somewhat distasteful remarks about this amazing piece of engineering.


<Argus began making heavy breathing noises, mimicking a normal dogs respiratory reaction, then barked once, before nudging Dwight playfully with its nose> 

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Author:  Fredrick Dwight [ Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:05 am ]
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Dwight looked down at the mechanical canine, while Cochrane just stared at the machine with a strange look of boredom and interest in his bright blue eyes.

"I would enjoy throwing a ball or stick, however I do not have either one on me, but I do wonder, where did you come from? Who made you?" He got down on his knees and was momentarily forgetting that he had the captain of the station in his presence. He was wondering how they were able to make something so realistic and so compacted as well, who built this creature he was wondering to himself as he patted the head of the machine canine like he would a real canine. 

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Author:  Argus [ Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:59 am ]
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Fredrick Dwight wrote:
Dwight looked down at the mechanical canine, while Cochrane just stared at the machine with a strange look of boredom and interest in his bright blue eyes.

"I would enjoy throwing a ball or stick, however I do not have either one on me, but I do wonder, where did you come from? Who made you?" He got down on his knees and was momentarily forgetting that he had the captain of the station in his presence. He was wondering how they were able to make something so realistic and so compacted as well, who built this creature he was wondering to himself as he patted the head of the machine canine like he would a real canine.


<Argus twitched his head from side to side, jumping up into the air, doing a back flip, then went down on his front front legs, while his butt still stuck up in the air, with his metal tail wagging. He barked as he jumped forward, still twitching his head from side to side, all the while mimicking a real dog's respiratory system of breathing heavily, almost looks as if his eyes widened for a moment> 

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Author:  Jack Ryan [ Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:49 am ]
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*Jack as the rest of the group, was also watching the dog and it's sudden playfull mood. Who's dog was it?*

"Well the suggestion to get acquainted sounds very good and as a matter of fact I'm thirsty too. So what about me buying the first round?!"

*He smiles at the rest of the group but then realizes that the dog can't be left alone*

"Oh and for you my friend? Something from the powersupply? Or can you also process dogcookies:P?

*Jack makes the gesture to go inside and awaits the rest* 

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Author:  Gustaf Brackman [ Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:23 pm ]
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Dr. Brackman - Vernemeton Station

Brackman's escape pod soon entered hailing range of the station, though Brackman himself didn't noticed until several minutes later, as he was carefully going over the sensor logs. He hailed the station after storing the information.

"This is Dr. Brackman to Vernemeton Station. I would like to speak with the commander of the station as soon as possible after I am docked. Where is he located?"

A baffled Starfleet officer appeared on the viewscreen, looking utterly confused at Brackman's request.

"Dr. Brackman, it seems you don't have clearance to be in this area. Could you please go through the null space catapult and -"

Brackman cut him off angrily, "If you haven't noticed, officer, I'm in an escape pod. Clearance is the last thing on my mind. I would like to discuss the situation with the commander of the station, the sooner the better. Now, as soon as I've landed, I expect someone to direct me to the commander with all promptness. Is that understood?"

Brackman did not wait for a response before terminating the transmission. The escape pod quickly manuevered toward one of the station's hanger bays before landing. Brackman composed himself, preparing for a long fight, before leaving the escape pod. Another Starfleet officer awaited Brackman nervously.

"Captain Rangwere is located at the Hub's promenade. If you would just follow me," the officer said, wilting under Brackman's severe glare before quickly walking toward the hanger bay doors. Brackman followed after briskly. Soon they arrived at the entrance to the promenade, where Brackman noticed a small gathering of Starfleet officers and a mechanical dog.

"I'll take it from here, officer. You're dismissed," said Brackman. The officer hesitated momentarily before heading off in another direction. Brackman moved toward the group quickly, knowing there was little time to waste. 

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Author:  Will Karelia [ Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:08 pm ]
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Admiral Will Karelia - Crew Lounge, Cardinal Virtue

Karelia and Rellek were savoring the last few bites of their meal when a soft voice interrupted them. "We have arrived at Starbase 384," the computer alerted them. "Initiating holding pattern." Will swallowed his bite of food and replied. "Contact Vernemeton's main tower, request clearance for docking. When clearance is given, initiate automatic docking procedures."

The computer chimed, and began the given tasks without any further inputs from it's captain. "I love that computer," he said. "It's like I've got a full crew aboard sometimes. Supposedly, it's got some sort of virtual intelligence interface, one that can simulate the adaptive nature of a full AI, but without the self-awareness and danger of rampancy. Helps that I don't have to babysit the controls."

Will retrieved his napkin and ensured that his hands and face were clean. "So, ready to see our new home?" 

[Vorak]

Author:  Ian Shepard [ Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:16 pm ]
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Commander Ian Shepard - Bridge, U.S.S. Concordia

Shepard watched as the ship decelerated once again and dropped from null-space, the emitters on the catapult arms catching the ship, almost like an arrestor net on an old Earth aircraft carrier. "Well," the commander said, "we're here. Contact the station's Ops center and let them know that we've arrived. Meanwhile, get some scans of that nebula," Shepard said, gazing at the viewer. "It's amazing!" 

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Author:  Naquv [ Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:39 pm ]
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"Aye, sir," Naquv replied, halfway excited at his new mission.

=A= "This is the USS Concordia to Vernemeton Station, we have arrived. Concordia out."=A=

After he ended transmission, he conducted scans on the nebula.
There were some crystal fragments and asteroid fragments within the nebula, but crystal was not often found in space, much less a nebula. The optical sensors noted there were flashes coming from the nebula. He checked his sensors again, tapping on his console, both arms working at the same time. He found that the asteroids and crystals had no pattern of orbit, so they would occasionaly crash together, which he found would emit the flashes.

"Most curious, sir. the flashes emmitting from the nebula are Triboluminescent. There are some simple crystals in the nebula that rub against some asteroid fragments to create light." 

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Author:  Fredrick Dwight [ Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:50 pm ]
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Lt. Dwight laughed. "Well, If you don't mind, I could dog watch for a bit, until the Concordia arrives." he was smiling, and he was curious as well. He looked around and laughed. "You don't mind me coming with? I left a bag of mine back there, I just hope we don't leave too fast, a lot of my stuff is in a station storage location."

He smiled, but was nervous, this was in reality his first mission that he would be on, other then one or two local solar system jobs on some small transports. So he was trying to keep himself composed, but the dog was a mystery to him, and he wanted to find out a little more about it... could it talk? Maybe he could get a hold of a science officer or something. 

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Author:  Argus [ Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:35 pm ]
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<Argus was trying to get Dwight to play with him without revealing to much of his true intent. He then noticed someone come into the bar and pick pocketed someone, Argus went straight into protection mode. He charged the unfortunate theif, and rammed him into the wall, while his groin was in the robotic dogs mouth>

<In this action, the theif dropped his latum bar's he stole and all he could do was wish he was dead, as his groin was in this robotic dog's mouth>

((I took something from the K-9 movies with Jim Belushi)) 

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Author:  Gustaf Brackman [ Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:05 pm ]
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Dr. Brackman joined the gathering of Starfleet officers. He immediately stood out as the oldest person in the group, with gray hair and many wrinkles. However, that did not stop him from quickly singling out Captain Rangwere, who was the highest ranking officer in the group and had the look of experience about him.

"Captain Rangwere, I presume," said Brackman as he caught the captain's attention, "I must speak with you at once. I am Dr. Gustaf Brackman. My research shuttle was badly damaged after an experiment and I was forced to abandon it several lightyears from here, in an asteroid field. The research and experiments on board would be extremely dangerous if it fell into the wrong hands. At the very least, another shuttle will be required to replace critical components of the shuttle and a computer core to calculate the shuttle's exact coordinates. The recovery of my shuttle is of utmost importance and of highest priority. What can you do for me?" Brackman stared almost threateningly at Rangwere, waiting for a response. 

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Author:  Fredrick Dwight [ Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:38 pm ]
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Lt. Dwight smiled as he walked over quickly and tapped the dog on the head. "Release, now." He while saying that, held onto the shoulder of the pickpocketer with a firm grip. "We will now wait for the security of this station to come..." He looked down at the Canine robot. "Good boy, I can see this station will be blessed to have you on board." He smiled as the same waiter from before walked out with a smile.

"I believe you forgot this sir, have a nice day sir." he said, making sure that he didn't focus on the scene of the stopping of the thief.

Dwight smiled as quickly put the bag on his shoulder. "Now... we can play some fetch in the holodeck till my ship..."


The computer voice sounded. "Star Ship Concordia has docked with the station, all personnel on assignment for Concordia, please head towards transporter room five as soon as possible."

Dwight looked saddened. He still keep talking to the canine. "I am sorry boy, but my duty calls, I am that ships chief Engineer."

(( I really like interacting with Argus, but I must report to my ship, and since the other thread said they have docked... then I should report to my station.)) 

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Author:  Argus [ Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:49 pm ]
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Fredrick Dwight wrote:
Lt. Dwight smiled as he walked over quickly and tapped the dog on the head. "Release, now." He while saying that, held onto the shoulder of the pickpocketer with a firm grip. "We will now wait for the security of this station to come..." He looked down at the Canine robot. "Good boy, I can see this station will be blessed to have you on board." He smiled as the same waiter from before walked out with a smile.

"I believe you forgot this sir, have a nice day sir." he said, making sure that he didn't focus on the scene of the stopping of the thief.

Dwight smiled as quickly put the bag on his shoulder. "Now... we can play some fetch in the holodeck till my ship..."

Then the computer voice sounded. "Star Ship Concordia has docked with the station, all personnel on assignment for Concordia, please head towards transporter room five as soon as possible."

Dwight looked saddened. He still keep talking to the canine. "I am sorry boy, but my duty calls, I am that ships chief Engineer."

(( I really like interacting with Argus, but I must report to my ship, and since the other thread said they have docked... then I should report to my station.))


((Mucho fun, but we will interact again, dont worry. Be happy. Still trying to figure out his purpose ))

<His ears perked as the computer sounded for Dwight. Argus gave out a single bark, his way of saying good bye> 

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Author:  Will Karelia [ Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:25 am ]
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(OFF: Please keep mission-related posts in the mission thread, thanks.) 

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Author:  Julia Rellek [ Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:34 am ]
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"Gotta love the nice interfaces. What i wouldn't of given to of had this kind of technology back in the days before the Expansion project was even a gleem in my eye. In just 20 years it's amazing where technology has taken us." **She paused for a moment and took a final sip of her tea and began to stand.** "I'm as ready as i'll ever be. Speaking of our new home, have you given any thoughts to our personal living arrangements?" **She asked very interested in knowing his response. Was it too soon to consider living together?** 

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Author:  Alyssa Reid [ Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:43 am ]
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"Very nice ensign, go ahead and catalog it for us. While were are laid over i would like to get some general systems analysis out of the way. =/\=Commander Reid to engineering, Chief, could you please get me a system update on our propulsion systems.=/\= Each department head here on the bridge, please do a general review of your systems and give me a report within the next 5 hours. Ops, please check on the transporters and life support systems for me.

[Vorak]

Author:  Fredrick Dwight [ Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:02 am ]
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A voice sounded over the comm. =A=Uh sir... this is your chief of Engineering, I just came aboard, I came a little too soon, so I will have you that report in under the next two hours... Dwight out.=A=

Meanwhile Dwight was heading down the hallway towards engineering, while Cochrane was still on his shoulder. He quickly moved into the engineering of the ship before moving to his office, and locked the feline in, he right away moved to one of the screens and began to call up the data.

"Excuse me sir," an Ensign said as he walked over to him. "But what are you doing? Do you have clearance?" he looked like he was about to tap his comm badge.

Dwight looked and turned his head to the young man. "Is that anyway to talk to your chief Engineer? I should be registered on the computer, Fredrick Dwight, Lt." He said, his voice showing a no nonsense attitude was what he expected. "Is that understood Ensign?"

The young man only gulped but saluted. "Yes sir... Anything I can do sir?"

Dwight only smiled. "I want a report of what the engines looked like during the null gravity catapult, I would like to see how to make the engines more efficent next time we go through it."

"Right away sir." The ensign said.

Dwight smiled, he knew he would not have the luxury of doing this during a crisis, but it felt good to finally be in a place that he understood... let some of the more less grounded thinkers be the ones creative, as long as they didn't mess too much with his engines, he would be fine... which reminded him, he should test in the holodeck the actual limits of this core... he would like to put it through a few non traditional shakedown tests there... always good to know how the heart of the ship would react in certain situations. 

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Author:  Faraness Rangwere [ Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:34 pm ]
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(OFF: Also can we please not quote eachothers posts? helps keep everything neat. Thanks  )

"I agree that we should all get to know each other but no drinks while on duty. Im casual but not that casual. I'm sure you will have plenty of time off to have a few rounds later." Faraness said in reply to Mr Ryans comment.

She then turned towards Mr Brackman who had butted into the group conversation and quite rudely demanded for parts for his ship.

"Mr Brackman was it?" She put on a very serious voice especially infront of what now was her whole senior staff.

"For starters, NOONE threatens me and comes on my station demanding parts from one of our shuttles to fix a ship I know nothing about. Secondly what makes you think your tone of voice is going to get you anywhere here? And theres no way we are just going to give you the parts to go off and fix it yourself. I suggest you go have a think about the way you just went about that and possibly come back later in a better mood. THEN I may be able to see how Starfleet can help you." She stood firm instead of her recent casual stance infront of her crew. She was staring right at the civilian scientist as to show that there was nothing he could say to change her mind. 

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Author:  Faraness Rangwere [ Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:01 pm ]
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Before Brackman had a chance to respond, the captains commbadge went off as an incoming comm was being transmitted.

"This is the captain." She said while tapping her commbadge, slowing the tone of her voice back to a professional level.

The voice of an ensign from ops could be heard on the otherside, "The U.S.S Concordia has just arrived and been cleared to dock in bay 2. Admiral Karelia's ship has also just exited the warpga.. uh Null Space Catapult sir and are about to dock in bay 7.." he sounded nervous as he quickly corrected himself. Fresh from the academy the ensign felt very nervous about his first post.

"Very well ensign. Rangwere out."

She turned to her senior staff. "Although it would have been good to stride through the promenade with you all, it seems our new flagship and the members of Starfleet Command have just arrived. Time to get to work everyone. X I want you to take the senior staff to welcome the new crew of the Concordia. Mr Greenwood, Mr Andrews, your with me. Time to do some sucking up to the Admirals. I want everything formal here gentlemen, lets give them a warm welcome." She turned almost ignoring Mr. Brackman but giving him a look over, and walked towards the turbolift, with the two officers behind her. The turbolift doors opened and they walked in.

"Docking bay 7" were the words that came out of the captains mouth before the turbo lift doors closed and began to move towards its destination.

***Continued In Starfleet Operations. Topic: Episode 1: "All Roads Lead to Sol.*** 

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Author:  Faraness Rangwere [ Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:06 pm ]
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As the Admirals ship came out of the catapult, it was automatically cleared to dock in docking bay 7.

Vernmeton Station - Deocking Bay 7 Turbolift Entrance


Faraness walked out of the turbolift, two of her senior staff behind her. She walked up to the entrance to the docking bay and turned and prepped the others.

"Now lets do everything by the books here boys. And don't forget to smile" She said with a grin on her face. 

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Author:  Gustaf Brackman [ Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:40 pm ]
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Brackman stiffened as Rangwere left and decided to look for a higher authority to dicuss the situation with. He located the nearest console and consulted it to determine if any Admirals were on board and where. After seeing they had arrived in Docking Bay 7, he departed the promenade. 

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Author:  Gustaf Brackman [ Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:16 pm ]
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Vernemeton Station - Docking Bay 7

Brackman arrived at Docking Bay 7 and saw Rangwere with two other officers heading toward the Admirals. He assessed the situation, trying to determine his next action. The situation was dire enough that he seriously considered just stealing a shuttle, but, after weighting the consequences, decided to just wait and see what Rangwere and the two Admirals did before doing anything himself. Sooner or later, however, he had to get their attention and hopefully their permission, but he could certainly do without. As he waited, he consulted QAI on his wrist device.

"Status, QAI?" asked Brackman, after he turned away from the group.

"More systems have failed, Dr. Brackman. Excess hull plating has been disposed of, along with the slipstream drive. Materials were destroyed according to protocol. Stablizing chamber is now running off stored power. Failure expected in 12 hours," QAI replied.

"Begin irradiating of the molecules now," ordered Brackman, "Conserve any power the shuttle has after that."

Suddenly, the device began a loud beeping noise that didn't stop. "Unidentified vessel has altered trajectory and is now approaching the shuttle. Signature indicate the vessel is most likely Borg. Estimated arrival time: 5 hours. Projections indicate that the shuttle will not be able to defend itself sufficently in its current condition."

Brackman turned off the noise, but it had already attracted much unwanted attention, though it didn't really matter anymore since he knew time had just run out.

"Destroy the molecules at any cost, QAI, and prepare to combat the vessel. Destroy the shuttle immediately if there is any indication that the approaching vessel is attempting to capture the shuttle."

Brackman turned around, prepared to do anything it took to retrieve his shuttle. 

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Author:  Andrew Greenwood [ Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:14 pm ]
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Andrew followed Rangwere out of the turbo lift, he looked over to Dr. Brackman. He frowned. His empathic power was weak but he could sense the feelings coming from the scientists.
"Captain," Andrew began in a quiet voice, "with all due respect I think you should help Dr. Brackman. I can sense his frustration and worry, this isn't a minor thing. At least not to him." 

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Author:  Argus [ Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:39 pm ]
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Vernemeton Station - Docking Bay 7

<Argus followed the Commander and her staff to Docking bay 7, where he entered and ran to catch up to the Commander, he slid the last couple of feet and ended up sitting right next to Faraness by the time he was done, putting himself between Her and Brackman. He sat their making the respiratory reaction to a dog breathing happily, while he really watched Brackman carefully> 

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Author:  Will Karelia [ Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:06 pm ]
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Admiral Will Karelia - Main Corridor, Cardinal Virtue

Karelia and Rellek stood at the aft of the small ship's single corridor, the closed hatch sloping up before them. "Here goes nothing," Will said, and keyed the hatch open on the wall beside him. The platform dropped, hinging down to rest on the deck of the hangar bay. The two admirals walked slowly down the hatch, and Will picked out the captain, a few senior officers, a single civilian, and what looked like a cybernetic canine. Chalking that one up to the oddities of life on the frontier, he saluted the assembled staff, as the captain stepped forward to introduce her crew. 

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Author:  Argus [ Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:34 pm ]
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Vernemeton Station - Docking Bay 7

<Argus gave a single loud and clear bark, to Acknowledge Admiral Karellia> 

[Vorak]

Author:  Aiden Byrne [ Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:26 pm ]
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OFF: Btw, Faraness, it was I who made the comment about getting to know each other, lol.

IC:

Byrne stood straight with his arms behind his back, contemplating his reminesce earlier; he could still remember the dreams many nights before, they were still fresh.

A troubled heart holds no love; a man must take time to find himself, to grow, before he can find love again. He thought to himself, that was what his old Aikido sensei would tell him.

He stiffened as he recognized one of the two people who had stepped through the hatch; the last time he had seen Admiral Karelia was many years ago, and the parting wasn't mutual.

He summed up all his of his professionalism and pushed the memories out of his mind; he was, after all, a starfleet officer, and Will was his superior - even if it soured him to acknowledge it.

He saluted both Admirals and silently took in the scene. 

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Author:  Weston Andrews [ Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:29 pm ]
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Andrews, walked with the Captain and the others excited to once again see his friend Admiral Rellek. 

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Author:  Will Karelia [ Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:56 am ]
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(OFF: All posts from "The Hub" have been merged in here, and have been integrated with existing posts according to date/time of post. Please keep posts here while missions are in effect. Thanks.) 

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Author:  Julia Rellek [ Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:55 am ]
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**Julia took her place beside Will nodding to acknowledge the new stations Command Staff. She was very careful to keep a professional distance from Will. She was slightly nervous to stand too close to Will. She was certain that the crew would know in the near future however now was definitely not the time and place to let them in on their relationship.**

**She stood in front of the crew with her head held high. She was awaiting a response from the new station CO as well as Will before she spoke. She wasn't even entirely sure if she was going to speak at all.** 

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Author:  Victor E. Fleech [ Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:20 am ]
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<Victor E. Fleech, Starbase Vernemeton, Promenade>

Dr. Brackman? Victor was still wondering if the man who had stood besides them was really him. He was an outcast, other scientists called him a loony who wanted the impossible. But why would the guy show up here? On the other side of the universe? Victor looked, how long had he been standing here daydreaming since the captain's move out message? He took a quick look around to see what had already been set up, a couple of simple stalls and a bar. He walked towards the bar and asked the barkeep a black coffee in a disposable mug. Asking where the beans came from, he got a short reply: replicate coffee.

Victor E. Fleech, Starbase Vernemeton, Corridors>

Victor left the promenade and started walking towards his quarters, or atleast, started to walk away from the promenade. Givong up on finding his way himself very quickly, he asked the computer the way to his assigned quarters. The route he got from the computer sounded rather complicated, but with a little trial and error he found his way. He just considered himself having taken a tourist route. When he reached his quarters he was greeted by the characteristic beeping of an opening door.

<Victor E. Fleech, Starbase Vernemeton, Fleech's Quarters>

The quarters were as empty and silent as one would expect from a starfleet quarter, but atleast his stuff were already there. Probably beamed over right when we landed here. He opened one of the boxes and was glad to learn it was his own stuff. Opening a second box he found his uniform and took it out. Changing his black jeans and purple blouse for his green striped uniform, he started to wonder if he was forgetting something? His pips! He took out the gold and black buttons and put them on his collar. Combadge? he thought, but then remembered they were told they would be given those on their new duty. He left the quarter and started making his way towards the bridge, atleast, if he could find it. 

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Author:  Gustaf Brackman [ Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:17 pm ]
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Dr. Brackman - Docking Bay 7

Dr. Brackman decided that there was no time to waste and approached the admirals just after they arrived. Walking up next to Rangwere, he cut her off before she could get off so much as a "hello".

"Admirals, we have a situation. My research shuttle has been stranded in an asteroid field some distance from this station. It has been critically damaged and a number of systems have failed or have begun to fail. At the very least another shuttle is needed to arrive at my shuttle's location and to salvage for components to repair it. Furthermore, a computer core is required to download certain programs in order to pin-point my shuttle's location," reported Brackman rapidly.

Seeing that Rangwere was about to cut him off, he turned to her and said, "While I have already told this to you, Captain, I have just been informed of a new development. An unidentifed vessel, possibly Borg, has altered trajectory and is now approaching my shuttle."

After letting that sink in for a moment, he turned back to the Admirals and continued, "My shuttle contains my personal research, experimental technologies, and information on everything in the known universe. Additionally, there is a sentient AI that would put the Borg to shame. If the unidenfied vessel, which is due to arrive at my shuttle's location in less than 5 hours, manages to steal even a fraction of information from my shuttle and they have hostile intentions, well, let's just say reliving the Dominion War or Wolf 359 would look like a wonderful option and I don't say that lightly. There is no time to think or argue about this, action is required now." 

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Author:  Naquv [ Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:27 pm ]
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Naquv started running tests and diagnostics from his console. He had a feeling when Miss Reid said general she meant something more than general, considering she allotted 5 hours. Of course everything was running good so far. He found that life support was running okay, but it was a bit warm for him personally.

Most Klingons like the warm, but he preferred 19 degrees Celsius, 'room temperature' for humans.

Even though he ran his own diagnostics and later reviews, he ordered a few of his on-duty officers to run some themselves.

"Run your own diagnostics of our systems, if you have any questions or problems, please report them to me. Report back in three hours. That is all." he said to his officers during a small meeting. 

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Author:  Andrew Greenwood [ Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:36 pm ]
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Vernemeton Station - Docking Bay 7
The borg? Andrew had a flash back to Wolf 359, he had been there, he remembered the death and destruction. He remembered his father... He kept his cool, it was no time to loose himself in anger. He analysed the situation and offered a suggestion.
"If it is such a dire circumstance Dr. Brackman then why not just set your self destruct and be done with it?" Andrew asked. "You're research may be destroyed but it can be rebuilt, human lives cannot." 

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Author:  Faraness Rangwere [ Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:30 pm ]
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(OFF: soz guys busy day at work. Mr. Andrews i didnt get a chance to see your post to respond to it. soz mate.)

IC:

Faraness was not one to tolerate being interupted, especially from a civilian she didn't even know, and especially in front of two Admirals from Starfleet Command. Although after taking in what her counsellor had said about the scientist, and the constant urgancy he had, she decided to hear him out and give him the time of day. Although he was not in her good books at all. She also felt thats the rantings of an old scientist was the last thing the Admirals wanted to hear after only just boarding the station. It definately was not the first thing they wished to hear. Faraness stood firm towards the old man and spoke up.

"Mr. Brackman. The Admirals have just arrived on the station," She had her personal thoughts as to what she was going to say next but kept a professionalism about herself.

"You sure do know how to get everyones attention. As Mr Greenwood here sugggested, why not simply set the self destruct?" She said the words to acknowledge the fact that she was going to listen to her senior staff's suggestions.

She then turned towards the two Admirals.

"I do apologise Admirals for the some what different then customary greeting. My name is Captain Faraness Rangwere, Commanding Officer of Vernmeton Station. This here is my XO Mr Byrne and the stations chief medical officer, Mr Greenwood, also the stations counciler Mr Andrews." She then looked down at the cybernetic dog and looked back up again. "This, well i have no idea who's dog this is or what it's name is, it seems to be following me everywhere I go."

She then turned to Mr Byrne. "X, please escort the Admirals to their quarters while I deal with Mr Brackmans problem. Mr Andrews i would like you to accompany me. Mr Brackman please follow me to my office in ops so we can solve your issue."

With that she saluted the Admirals. 

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Author:  Argus [ Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:40 pm ]
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Vernemeton Station - Docking Bay 7

<Argus growled at Brackman, then went up, lifted his leg and lubricated on Brackman, before Brackman could do anything about his now, soaked foot, Argus rushed out of the room, skidding out the door, he hit the wall, then ran down the hallway>

((LOL, Dont think your special, I actually dont know where else to go . Or what else to do:), Besides, I am gonna have fun sense who is gonna expect a dog ?)) 

[Vorak]

Author:  Gustaf Brackman [ Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:02 pm ]
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Dr. Brackman - Docking Bay 7

Brackman frowned at Rangwere. He ignored the mechanical dog, despite the fact it had just deposited fluid on him, for the sake of time.

"I should have elaborated on the experimental technologies part, I suppose," said Brackman, not budging an inch, "QAI, the AI I mentioned, has his primary processors based on my shuttle. Destroying those processors would cripple QAI and all of my research, setting me back by decades. And if you haven't noticed, I don't have decades to spare. Additionally, QAI would most likely not allow the destruction of the shuttle unless all is lost. He is a sentient AI, after all, unlike your pitiful computers. I have already been forced to destroy several breakthrough technologies because of the shuttle's current state, namely the slipstream drive, the quantum replicators, and the shuttle's power source. The resources required to reconstruct these and other items are currently unavailable. Also, with the deposing of the shuttle's power source, you'd be hard-pressed to find a way to destroy the shuttle. The shuttle has very little anti-matter on board, no torpedoes to speak of, and no warp core to overload. To be honest, I don't even know how QAI is going to destroy it if the vessel is intent on capturing it."

"Furthermore, the shuttle has invaluable information, for example, by QAI's assessments, there are only a small number of areas the Borg could realistically locate their transwarp hubs, several of which are within a reasonable distance of here. Also, my research on nanotech molecular armor is on board that shuttle, which could serve as a viable defense against Borg weaponary, which is more than I could say for anything we have now. I do not have back up copies of this research and the information is irretrievable elsewhere. This holds true for much of the research and information on board, much of which are just as critical."

"So to put it simply - self-destruct is a last-resort. Unless capture is imminent, I will do whatever I can to retrieve my shuttle. And as I see it, there is still time. I doubt you'd self-destruct this station just because of the mere chance of your crew being endangered, seeing as you already have, with the Borg and dozens of other hostile species being within easy reach. That aside, if you do not grant me permission soon, well, let's just say I'm rather willing to take matters into my own hands. I do not have time to waste, Captain, and I am not willing to waste much more. And just so we get to know each other better, I'll give you a hint into my personality - I don't make idle threats."

Brackman smiiled coldly at Rangwere, knowing intimidation would soon lose its edge and he would have to take charge of the situation really soon if she did not give in quickly. 

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Author:  Aiden Byrne [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:02 am ]
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"Yes M'am," He gestures at both admirals to follow him. "Follow me please."

A few seconds passed before he figured he should say somethin again for the sake of being cordial; his voice was emotionless as he walked and spoke.

"Been a long time Karelia; I see you've done well for yourself." 

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Author:  Weston Andrews [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:15 am ]
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Andrews follows the Captain and the Civilian towards Rangweres office. Wondering how he is going to figure out the mad man. 

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Author:  Faraness Rangwere [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:18 am ]
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Faraness had finished her salute when Mr Brackman started to talk once again.

"Perhaps you did not hear me the first time Mr Brackman. Follow me to my office and i will help you out. Or I could have security escort you to the brig and we can talk from there. I'll let you decide." She turned and tooked at the two officers in blue. She nodded as if to tell them they were leaving as she started to head towards the turbolift.

The turbolift doors opened and Faraness turned to see if the scientist was going to follow or not. She also noticed the mechanical dog was also still following her. 

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Author:  Weston Andrews [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:24 am ]
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Andrews looks at the Captain, giving her the look. Crazed men, were not something he enjoyed. However as the stations councilor, it does fall under his duty. 

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Author:  Argus [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:28 am ]
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<Argus turned and ran towards Brackman skidding on his butt 20 feet away from Brackman and gave a single dangerously sounded bark, before running back to Faraness at full speed and skidded the last 10 ft on his butt, he hit the turbolift wall with his side and shook his head. Still emitating a dogs breathing, he looked up at Faraness, drooping one ear and put on a comical stance> 

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Author:  Will Karelia [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:15 am ]
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Will Karelia - Corridor, Station Vernemeton

Karelia had been holding his tongue, not wishing to initiate a long conversation with Byrne if it wasn't necessary. "Been a long time Karelia," the commander said. "I see you've done well for yourself."

"You could say that," Will replied back, in an equally cautious tone. He kept his reply short, minding the festering animosity between the two officers, and his hope to keep Julia out of it. 

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Author:  Gustaf Brackman [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:17 am ]
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Brackman frowned at Rangwere, not understanding how a person could be so thick-headed to the situation at hand. He followed her to her office in tense silence, trying to think of a way to show just how delicate the situation was. The officers sticking with Rangwere seemed to believe that Brackman had lost his mind, though so did most of the scientific community and more, so it wasn't a big loss. He found the cybernetic dog becoming rather irritating and idiotic, unable to control its actions and impulses. He was on the verge of deciding shoot it when the group arrived at Rangwere's office. 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:56 am ]
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Karl Urban - Concordia, Bridge

<Not wishing to really go to the station unless otherwise ordered too he spent his time between seeing his family to see how they were settling in to ship life and manning his station, ensuring the weapons lockers were all stocked. Karl didnt like station life, instead preffering the quietness of the starship>

"XO, Tactical station is ready, however, we should have a talk with the engineers who put this ship together, they installed the ship's phasers in backwards." Urban reported somewhat annoyed at the ineptness of the Engineer's who put this ship together. 

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Author:  Andrew Greenwood [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:44 am ]
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Andrew followed Rangewere even though he had not been ordered to, technically he hadn't be ordered not to either. He walked into the room.
"Captain, he is telling he is truth. You must destroy that vessel before the Borg get hold of it, the last thing we need is for those mechanical monstrosities to become more powerful then they already are." Andrew told her, he really hated the Borg. 

[Vorak]

Author:  Gustaf Brackman [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:48 pm ]
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Brackman turned to Greenwood and looked at him with raised eyebrows.

"I believe you missed the part where I said destruction was the last-resort."

Deciding that pleaing to the officer's humanity had backfired, Brackman decided to try and change tactics. Turning back to Rangwere, he said, "It seems I need to give you a better reason to save my shuttle, not destroy it like you seem intent on doing. Apparantly, it containing my life's work means nothing. Well, I am willing to contribute my shuttle to your meager fleet so far. A list of my shuttle's capabilities are currently unavailable, seeing that much of it is damaged beyond repair, but I assure you it is not a weak vessel. It -"

Brackman was cut off by a sudden alarm from his wrist device. He raising his left arm, he turned the alarm off and asked it, "Status, QAI?"

QAI reported, "The approaching vessel has been confirmed as a Borg Sphere. Scans of vessel indicate it has sustained damage to various areas, including transwarp drive, but it is still capable of severe damage to the shuttle. Molecules have been destroyed. Isokinetic cannon has been reconfigured to work off the remaining stored power. Shields are operating at reduced efficiency. Projections indicate that, in current conditions, there is a 2.63% chance that the shuttle will not be captured or destroyed in this encounter. Estimated arrival time is now 4 hours, 30 minutes."

"Thank you, QAI," replied Brackman. He touched another button on the wrist device before lowering it and turning back toward Rangwere. 

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Author:  Julia Rellek [ Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:56 pm ]
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**Julia stood paying close attention to the intereactions bteween WIll and this COmmander that she had never seen in her life. She was purposefully very quiet. She knew that her and Will would talk about it later, seeing that she was going to be spending much of her time with these new officers and she definately wanted to know their history.** 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:10 am ]
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Commander Ian Shepard - Bridge, U.S.S. Concordia

As the Concordia finished her docking sequences, Shepard closed out his command console and stood from his chair. "I'd better report to the command staff, I'm sure they'll be anxious to hear of our arrival. Commander, you've either got the bridge, or you're welcome to join me." 

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Author:  Jack Ryan [ Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:19 am ]
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*After everyone had left the promenade, Jack did not follow the rest to the Docking Bay. He assumed that they could do without him and so he went to OPS. He was anxious to see where his station was and how the OPS centre looked like. Jack entered OPS and was working behind his station, there were still a few systems down but after a while he was able to scan the surroundings of the station and could now recognize the various stars and planets.*

"Hmm it looks like we have various scientific missions ahead of us...." *Ryan was speaking to himself*

*As Jack was working on his station, he also kept an eye on the progress of the arrivals. He could see that the Admirals and the Captain were not together anymore, what had happend? Well, if Ryan was needed, he would hear it at any time.* 

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Author:  kloek8 [ Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:32 pm ]
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Marco Hammond reporting for duty 

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Author:  tompicard [ Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:39 am ]
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wat can i do sir 

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Author:  Alyssa Reid [ Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:58 pm ]
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**Commander Reid stood and turned her attention to her Captain.** "If you don't mind, Captain, i'll join you." **She turned her attention to the rest of the bridge crew.** "Mr. Hammond, i'm certain they could use your assistance in engineering. Ensign Picard, hold position and continue diagnostics. Lieutenant Urban the bridge is yours. Hold any reports that come for me." 

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Author:  Stella [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:32 am ]
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*Stella walked around her office on the USS Concordia, and placed picture frames of her bestfriend on the desk. She sat and stared at the handsome starfleet officer that he had become then looked away with a small tear at the corner of her eye.*

"You were truely an officer and a gentlemen D.A., and it seems odd to be on this new assignment without you." She spoke aloud towards the picture. 

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Author:  Aiden Byrne [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:11 am ]
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Byrne merely nodded.

"By straight and true way I'm sure," He remarked, smirking a Karelia.

He glances at Rellek. "Nothing 'dishonorable'...I assume."

Continues leading them to their quarters. 

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Author:  Will Karelia [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:33 am ]
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Admiral Will Karelia - Corridor, Vernemeton Station

"I've served the Federation to the best of my ability," Karelia replied back. "It's expected of every officer. No exceptions."

They arrived at a set of doors that had both Karelia's and Rellek's names on them. "Thank you, Commander. We can carry on from here," he said. Once they were inside, Will set his bag down on the chair in the living room. The quarters they inhabited were larger than normal, obviously meant for multiple people or for important guests. Karelia immediately unbuttoned his outer jacket, glad to be rid of the excessively formal and uncomfortable piece of his admiral's dress uniform.

"So I'm stationed on a base with Aiden Byrne," he sighed. "If I'd known he'd be here, I might have turned down this assignment." 

[Vorak]

Author:  Karl Urban [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:55 am ]
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USS Concordia - Bridge

"Yes ma'am." Urban said sounding excited of his official order to take over the bridge. While trying to contain his excitement he went and sat down in the Captain's chair, running his hands across the arm rest's of the command chair, then across the command console. He let out a smile and felt very important to be given such a important position, even if it was just to watch things while they were docked.

<A few minutes passed and he remembered he needed to see how our new councilor was settling in, so he gave command of the bridge to the next ranking officer on the bridge>

<Walking off the bridge, Urban made his way to the Science Lab's> 

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Author:  Aiden Byrne [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:28 am ]
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"Of course, your abilities..." Byrne said rhetorically, his voice heavy with sarcasm.

When Karelia and Rellek were to their doors Byrne reluctantly saluted Karelia, but was cordial in saluting Rellek.

He turned and left for his own quarters.

Lt. Commander Byrne's Quarters

"Lights," Byrne shouted as he walked in, weary.

Perhaps I shouldn't carry on a grudge against him....Although, if he hadn't done what he did it might be different.

Byrne made himself a cup of Chamomille tea the old Earth way; he still had a nostalgia for the pre-space flight days. He relaxed for a while. 

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Author:  Ryn Martin [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:58 am ]
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((From the Science Lab/CSO Officer thread.))

Martin gestures with his hand for her to hold on a moment.

"Un moment Mademoiselle..." He says in a Manchester accent.

A few seconds pass as he turns book pages - finishing the chapter he's on; he looks up and nods his head at a chair, as he puts his book mark back in the book. He fixes his gaze on her and quickly analyzes her.

Hmmm, interesting; tall, well featured facade, large cranium - seemingly brilliant I would presume, but her eyes, yes, her eyes say that while she follows logic, it is a stumbling trudge no doubt. Prone to flights of emotion perchance, but through and through a person to entrust.

"Welcome Madame; tell me, do you read hard bound books like they did before electronic text became the standard? I find them quite fascinating myself; they have certain qualities that you just cannot get elsewhere - such as seeing who previously owned them, what their history was, what were they like, were they smart or dull, did they see the world as rational or irratinal, and so on so forth."

Before she answers, he gets out of his chair and strides across his office, his gait a bounce. "Caffeine, tea, or perhaps a thimble of schnappes while the Captain's not looking, eh?" He chuckles, "No no young lady, I guess I musn't play the Christian devil and tempt you with liquor."

Absent mindedly, and oblivious to the fact that she didn't get to answer, he walks back to his chair and sits down with a cup of cranberry juice. He looks at her inquiringly, waiting for her to speak - wondering perhaps if she'd suddenly gone mute. 

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Author:  Stella [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:17 pm ]
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Science Lab/CSO Office

*Stella looked around analyzing the officers space. She smiled warmly at him*

"No sir, I have not gone mute, I am just simply listening to you. As for the books, yes I have several in my quarters that I enjoy reading very much. Specifically "Dante's Inferno", that is an amazing piece of work, no matter what century you live in. " She replied and then paused to raise an eyebrow and look at the officer.

*Stella looked him in the eyes, and nodded to herself*

"Indeed I am ruled but logic sir, but I am half betazoid, so not only did I hear that, but you are extremely correct in thinking that emotions have a way of interupting me. I'm sorry to intrude on your thoughts, it was unintentional." She said kindly 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:01 pm ]
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<Walking into the Science Lab>

USS Concordia - Science Lab's

"Welcome to the Concordia, both of you. Im Urban, Cheif of security onboard the ship, sense the Captain and XO are off taking care of official things on the station your stuck with me to welcome you. So lucky arentcha?" Urban said with a half smile. 

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Author:  Ryn Martin [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:52 pm ]
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Martin chuckles; a twinkle sits in his eyes.

"Oh yes, I know you are Betazoid. See, my mother - may Buddha bestow blessings on her - was part Betazoid herself, and I acquired the telepathic abilities as well, among other things." He paused, glancing at Urban.

"Welcome Sir. Please, have a seat, we were just discussing family history and books. Two intriguing topics I must say." Martin glances at Meredith silently sending a thought her way,

At first glance I must say that I am skeptical if we're lucky.

He turns his head back to Meredith.

"Yes, oh yes, Dante's Inferno; Hell for every man and every man for hell. Remarkable piece of literature indeed, well beyond it's time philisophically." 

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Author:  Stella [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:36 pm ]
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"Lucky, indeed, if you use it to your advantage and for the good of the ones you love." She telepathically mentioned to Martin

"I must say I was slightly at odds with myself, being half vulcan and half betazoid tends to cause internal conflict. I wanted to apply for CSO, but was befuddled to find the position was already filled, so as is the reason I am now your Ship's counselor." She retorted.

*Stella looked at Urban and nodded*

"Hello sir, thank you for the kind welcome. Seems you have missed me in my quarters? My comm badge alerted me as to the situation." she said with slight ammusement. 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:00 pm ]
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USS Concordia - Science Labs

"Hmmm, possibly, I need you to get report's of your departments together as per orders from the XO. Sense I am sure you werent here when she originally called out for them. As for your quarters, yes, I did miss you, but its understandable sense your here and not there." Urban said cryptically.

"As for what your discussing, I have no interest. Just get me your reports ASAP." Urban said walking out of the room, rubbing his head, he didnt like telepath's much despite the fact he is one himself, he tried to get the resonance of the telepathy going on in that room out of his head but couldnt very effectively, but he continued to walk towards the bridge.

<A few minutes later he walked onto the bridge and sat in the Captains chair as the duty officer that was taking charge of things got up>

<Urban read over a PADD from his wife who was currently shopping on the station, spending their latum, which was the usual thing they did when they came to a new starbase> 

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Author:  Ryn Martin [ Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:12 am ]
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That would depend on who dear, for I've no one to love these days; my family, my friends, dare I say I have outlasted them all.

Martin fixes Urban with a stern gaze, "You will have your reports in due time, sir." He turns his gaze back to Meredith once Urban leaves.

He sighs, slightly weary.

"Forgive me, he was a pupil of a friend once; I'm told he tends to be pushy, commanding, and a 'tad' arrogant."

"Now, back to you." He sips his juice, "I can understand. My mother was half vulcan/half betazoid herself, and my father was half human/half klingon. Interesting gene pool combination to say the least."

"So, what sort of ideas did you have, seeing as you are the ship's counselor?" 

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Author:  Stella [ Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:17 am ]
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"Interesting, highly illogical combination but very interesting. Oh, excuse me, forgive my ramblings. As for ideas aboard the ship, I do wish to make some minor adjustments to the enviromental systems and life support systems on the Concordia. I have come to the conclusion that the present temperature is slightly elevated from the range a the 'best preformance' conditions for carbon based life." She shortly gave Martin the explanation.

*She tucked a peice of loose hair behind her ear and crossed her leg over the other.*

"But I should be going soon, I have no completely unpacked my office and haven't even started my room, and unless you would like to join me then I must leave you sir. " she said nodding.