Mc7_of_9
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Post by Mc7_of_9 on Feb 13, 2008 21:30:38 GMT
Mc7 looked around his new ready room, and although he had pictures on the wall of some of the trips he had taken with the Academy Kayak Squad back in the day, and a model of the last incarnation of the Raven on his desk, it still didn't feel like it was his room. He hoped that wasn't a omen of things t come.
Taking a deep breath, he tapped the comm panel on his desk and opened a channel to the whole of the ship. This would be the first time he had made an address to the whole of the Raven's crew. The majority of the Officers from the A had transferred to the new Raven, but because of the difference in class between the two ships, the new Raven had 753 new crew members, and this would be the first time some of them had heard their new CO's voice.
Mc7 to all crew. The Raven will depart space dock in one hour. Please make sure all gear is stowed for departure. Department Heads submit your readiness estimate to the XO within thirty minutes. All Senior Officers report to the deck one observation lounge for mission briefing in ten minutes. Mc7 out.
Moments after the Admiral closed the comm channel his door chime sounded. Seconds later the doors parted to allow the ship's XO, Commander Carl Torek, to enter the room.
Glancing up from a report he had been reading on the specifications of the new Raven, the Admiral commented to Carl,
You really are still glowing from your recent parenting experience. When you had Vanessa with you, it really looked as if it came to you so naturally. Is it not something you've thought about?
A huge smile spread across Carl's face, which more than answered the Admiral's question.
So, Carl continued, What's Starfleet got in store for us for our up coming mission then Sir?
Nothing to heavy thankfully! We've been given a month to take the new girl out and see what she can do. We'll have a number of small tasks to complete to check the various different systems out, but they should be minor and straight forward - assuming everything works ok of course! And if they don't, I'm pleased that we have Scott back in charge of Engineering again. Oh, and speaking of that, I've got a bit of a surprise for him at the briefing,
As Mc7 said that, he tapped a small black velvet box sitting on his desk. Carl knew exactly what the Admiral meant, and nodded his approval, saying as it should be.
Well, I supposed we should head to the observation lounge. Wouldn't want to miss the start of our own briefing now, would we!
With that, the two men stood and exited the ready room, and entered the ship's Bridge at the bottom left hand corner. As they crossed it, the technicians working to finish off the prep to get the Raven out of space dock snapped to attention, only to be waived back to work by the Admiral. Wouldn't want us to be late leaving because the Ensigns stood to attention for too long, he thought to himself. As they arrived at the doors to the observation lounge they receded into the walls to admit them. Seeing they were the first two to arrive, Mc7 took his seat at the head of the table and Carl to his right. They chatted idly until the rest of the Senior Staff arrived, which only took two or three minutes, and once the table was full, Mc7 began.
He outlined the various tests the Raven would be conducting over the course of the next month, ranging from testing the engines to their capacity (and beyond a bit), through to the weapons and state of the art sensor pallets. Having done that, the Admiral asked if any of the assembled Officers had any questions about what was to come, but none did.
In that case, Mc7 continued, I have one piece of business before we get back to our final departure preparations. Lt McLean wasn't able to join us during our shore leave as he was called away to help out on the Nevada during their last mission. I've been in touch with the Nevada's commander, who has nothing but praise for Scott and the work he done there. In light of that, and for the continued hard work, dedication and devotion Scott has shown to the Raven and her crew, I am hereby authorised by Starfleet Command to promote him to the rank of Lt Commander forthwith, with all of the rights and responsibilities that the rank entails.
At that point, the Admiral stood and walked around the table to where Scott was sat. Scott immediately stood up as he was approached, and took the Admiral's offered hand to shake. When that was complete, Mc7 opened the small black velvet box which had earlier been sitting on his desk and presented Scott with his third pip.
Congratulations, Lt Commander. I'm sure everyone wants to pass their congratulation onto Scott, but then it's time to go to work. Dismissed.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2008 4:45:30 GMT
The new USS Raven was very different than the old Intrepid class ship. The fact that this Raven held almost eight hundred more crewmen would be an advantage for the former captain. It took a special class of officer to gain the trust of his peers and if he wanted his plans to succeed he would need start immediately. As he looked at the officers assembled in the briefing room he knew that he would never be able to gain the trust of most of them. He had accepted this long ago, which meant he would focus on the junior officers starting with the men and women under his department.
"Commander Torek, here is my department report," David said as he handed the young first officer his padd," as you can see everything is in order. If you require anything more of me, I'll be on the bridge."
(Torek)
David knew that he annoyed the first officer and he was not afraid to play on that. Annoying the first officer was never a good idea, but it was just to much fun to stop now.
"Oh, Commander if you want, I can inspect some other departments, I know that it can be one hell of a job," David said before leaving the lounge.
(Torek)
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Post by Carl Torek on Feb 14, 2008 13:48:11 GMT
The previous night:
Activating the door chime, he heard someone shouting from inside the room ..
"I'll get it ......" A second later the door opened, and Vanessa curtsied, "Good evening Carl .. Do come in." she said in her best 'Lady of the Manor' voice.
"Thank you young lady." Carl replied, bowing before entering the quarters .. The table had been set up for three. Scott came out from the bedroom and waved, then took the bottle Carl was carrying ..
"Saurian Brandy." he said, nodding appreciatively, opening the bottle and beginning to pour small measures into two glasses, "It will go well with the Turkey .. Have a seat Carl it won't be long now."
"I picked turkey for the meal .. You did say you liked turkey." Vanessa said, sitting herself next to Torek.
"Yes I did." Carl confirmed, accepting the glass of brandy from Scott.
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Almost two hours later, the meal finished, and all three sat on the comfy settee, both men could see Vanessa straining to keep her eye's open ..
"Time for me to go I think." Carl said, getting up while trying not to disturb the little girl, but her eyelids flicked upward and she mumbled something. Carl thanked Scott for the excellent meal, promising to return the favor once they had time. he kissed Vanessa on the forehead and shook Scott's hand. Then leaving, headed for his quarters ..........
Next day:
"You really are still glowing from your recent parenting experience." Mc said as Carl took his seat in the observation lounge, "When you had Vanessa with you .. It really looked as if it came to you so naturally .. Is it not something you've thought about ?"
A huge smile spread across Carl's face, which more than answered the Admiral's question.
As the briefing progressed, Carl watched the faces of the Raven Senior Staff .. Each one seemed more than happy to be finally leaving the Star base and giving the Galaxy class Star ship a real run out .. Nearing the end of the meeting, Mc had some pleasant news. The well deserved promotion of Scott McLean to Lieutenant Commander .. The Admiral shook his hand as he gave him the box containing his third pip ..
"Congratulations .. Lieutenant Commander .. I'm sure everyone wants to pass their congratulations .. But then it's time to go to work .. OK everyone .. Dismissed." Mc said, walking from the observation lounge and toward his office .. Several people congratulated Scott as 'Captain' James spoke to Carl ..
"Commander Torek .. Here is my department report" he said, handing the First Officer his PADD, "As you can see everything is in order .. If you require anything more of me I'll be on the bridge .. Oh." he continued, "Commander if you want I can inspect some other departments .. I know that it can be one hell of a job."
"Oh ....." Carl said, "Well I am sure my department heads can handle their own reports .. As I can handle double-checking them 'Mr' James .. But thank you for the offer .. Dismissed." Carl said, turning his back on the Intelligence Officer, but feeling the man hover in the doorway for a few seconds ..
As the door closed, he placed the mans PADD on the table. There was no need to look at it, because James would have made sure there was 'nothing' Carl could latch onto .. The man was annoying to say the lest, and seemed hell-bent on annoying the Admiral, Torek, and the rest of the crew for that matter, but Carl could 'play the game' he thought to himself with a wry grin, and James would have to prove his worthiness to serve on the Raven .. He had also, somehow, ensured he kept the rank of 'Captain' despite Mc's request he accept a temporary reduction for the duration of his stay on the Raven. But neither Mc, or Carl were about to respect him, or that fourth pip .. He was, in Carl's opinion, surplus to requirements, as he was certain that Colonel Traks was more than capable ...
'Captain James ... Captain Dunsal' Carl thought, shaking his head. Then shrugging, began to look over some of the reports left for him ..........
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Post by Scott McLean on Feb 17, 2008 2:20:57 GMT
McLean stood proudly as Admiral Mc 7 of Nine produced the traditional box to the chief engineer. Inside was the third blacked out pip with a gold rim around that he had lost several missions ago when he was demoted because of a drinking problem. The pip itself didn’t remind him of the past but the promotion did. He thought about where he would be if he hadn’t been busted down and removed as the head of Engineering. Maybe he would’ve met the fate that Chester Benson met head on when the Raven was taken over by a band of pirates. Maybe Stephanie and Andy would still be alive? No time for those kind of thoughts, McLean though to himself as he shook his head ever so slightly as to not alarm his Commanding officer.
“Congratulations, Lt Commander. I'm sure everyone wants to pass their congratulation onto Scott, but then it's time to go to work. Dismissed.”
“Of course sir.” McLean replied. He shook the Admiral’s hand performed an about-face as smartly as he could before resuming a more causal walk.
“Daddy!” Vanessa shouted from the corner of the room.
McLean looked to Carl who gave back only the hint of a smile, it seemed that the first officer was in on the ruse. McLean bent down to his daughters level and held out his reacquired rank pip. With out even saying a word Vanessa picked up the pip and did the best she could to pin it on her father’s collar along side the other two solid ones.
“How’s that?” Vanessa asked.
McLean didn’t take his eyes of this most precious being that stood before him, and with a slight tear welling up in the corner of his eye he replied, “Perfect.”
Just as he was about to stand up he felt a tap on his shoulder and when he looked up he saw Carl again, this time he needed an official nod and McLean knew exactly what he meant, it was time to get to work. Just behind Vanessa was her schoolteacher and she quickly approached, as she was able to read Carl’s body language as well.
“Congratulations Commander.” The schoolteacher said.
“Thank you.” McLean replied politely.
“Come now Vanessa, your daddy needs to get to work.”
“Go with your teacher dear.” Instructed the chief engineer.
“OK Daddy, see you tonight.” Vanessa said waving her hand.
“Bye baby.” McLean said under his breath.
-Main Engineering-
McLean was greeted by more congratulations and pats on the back then he had ever in his entire career. There was a brotherhood about being an engineer that transcended rank and that was what McLean loved about working down in the engine room. No matter who it was they were family, if it wasn’t for the strict code of conduct McLean would gladly have everybody call him by his first name.
“Lieutenant Evans,” McLean addressed the Lieutenant Junior Grade standing at the warp field station.
“Yes…Commander.” She replied.
“You can still call me Scott.” McLean replied to his warp field specialist.
“Good, because until you make full commander I’m not calling you sir.”
“Wouldn’t have it any other way.”
“Good. By the way, congratulations on the re-promotion.”
“Thanks,” McLean could feel his face blushing. Was it possible he had feelings for another woman again? He had to change the topic quickly, “Is this girl ready to depart?”
“Ready and willing.”
“Good,” McLean pushed a few commands on the console and sent his report through the ships computer up to the bridge where a long engineering officer would receive it. Looking back McLean noticed the entire engineering staff waiting for McLean to notify the bridge that all systems were go down in the engine room, and it was at this moment that he finally could feel why everybody was excited about this new ship. It took a rare breed to crew a Galaxy Class star ship, namely an exceptional crew, and an exceptional Captain. The Raven had time and time again proved to Starfleet that they had the right stuff to fly one of Starfleet’s more advanced ships, and now it was his honor to personally deliver the all systems ready call.
“Engineering to the bridge.”
“Go ahead Commander.”
“All systems check out down here sir. We’re ready when you are.”
There was a moment of clapping to briefly celebrate the moment. It was a moment that McLean knew he would never forget for as long as he lived.
<Tag Bridge>
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Carl Torek
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Post by Carl Torek on Feb 17, 2008 10:14:54 GMT
=^= Engineering to the bridge =^=
=^= Go ahead Commander =^=
=^= All systems check out down here sir .. We’re ready when you are =^=
=^= Thank you Engineering =^= Carl said, then looked at Mc ..
"Helm ..." The Admiral said, "Take us out."
"Aye Sir."
The umbilicals and walkway had been retracted, and the massive Galaxy Class star ship was floating free, minimal tractors holding her in place .. They watched as the duty Helm Officer nudged the maneuvering thrusters to edge the ship backward .. Clear of the dock, she rotated the ship one hundred degrees. This pointed her directly at the gigantic bay doors. As the Raven began to glide forward, the doors opened and everyone could see open space beyond ..
The Raven passed through the portal and headed away from Bellicose at impulse power ..
"Heading Admiral ?" Helm asked.
After a moments thought, Mc replied.
"At your discretion Mr Collier."...
"Course laid in Sir." she replied seconds later.
Mc grinned, then nodded to Carl.
"Warp two .. Engage." Mc ordered ..
The Bridge staff were silent as the massive vessel smoothly, and silently, leapt to warp speed, arrowing through space at an incredible speed ....
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The first day would comprise of final tests on all systems, from Engineering, the warp engines would be pushed to, and beyond their design specifications, along with checks on maneuvering and Helm, as well as almost every other system. Their weaponry, both offensive and defensive and shields too would be assessed to ensure they were more than capable of coping with any eventuality ... So ... Their actual heading wasn't of great importance, as long as they had room to move ..
One hour into the flight, Mc seemed satisfied with what he'd seen so far ..
"Well Carl .. Happy with our new ship ?"
"More than happy Admiral." Carl replied, a broad grim forming on his face ..
"Good." Mc said, "So am I." He got out of his seat and headed for his ready room .. He didn't look back ..
"You have the Bridge Commander."
"Aye .. Sir ..." Carl said, a slight frown forming on his face before he quickly removed it. Mc may have outwardly been happy with things, but Torek thought he knew him well enough to know there was something on his mind .. He also knew that Mc would talk to him when he was ready. So he put the thought to the back of his mind for the time being ..
"Helm .. Increase speed to warp five."
"Aye Sir." ..........
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Post by bubblesdelight on Feb 19, 2008 21:22:24 GMT
I rushed from the transport craft, which I nearly tripped over my own shoes when I exited the air lock, and found myself on the Starbase known as Bellicose. I only had a few minutes before the Raven was scheduled to leave and I knew I had to run with everything I had to make it on time. As I ran, I make a mental note to count my lucky stars because there was a serious lack of people in the promenade, that any my physical trainer for making me run as much as I do.
Things certainly changed however when I was stopped by a wall of onlookers gathered by a large window, that displayed the entire docking area to the people inside, to watch the departure of the Raven.
‘What’s the big deal?’ I remember thinking as I started shoving my way through the gathered mass of people. Every two feet or so my bag bumped somebody and it sent me and the bag off like a pinball bouncing from one springy plate to the next. I did my best to use my shoulders to slice through the crowd, switching shoulders depending on which way the wave of people took me. Just beyond the crowd I could see two security officers started to restrict access to the air lock and if I was going to get on my new ship I needed to take some drastic actions.
“Make a hole!” I shouted at the top of my lungs to the gathered mass of people. I needed to get moving and they weren’t going to move easily.
The crowd parted like the red sea and I slipped by with out even bumping another person, in fact I walked with relative ease through the rest of the gathered onlookers. Getting on board, I found out just moments later, was going to be another challenge.
“Hold it there.” Said the first security guard, stopping me in my tracks.
“We need to see your orders.” Finished the second as if on cue.
That’s about the time I started rifling through my belongings, and darn near spilling all of my clothes out of my bag and onto the floor. I think I was just about elbow deep when I finally found my orders, but out of the corner of my eyes I could see the interested looks from the two guards as unknown to me some of my more personal undergarments had fallen out and onto the floor.
“Here.” Was all I said to the guys as I handed my orders to them, what else could I say with half of my clothes falling out of my bag?
“Looks good to me.” Said the first security guard.
“Me to.” Agreed the second guard peering over the shoulder of the first. I wonder if the first guard is bothered by his buddies over the shoulder reading habit?
“Welcome aboard Lieutenant.” The first security officer said with a warm honest smile that nearly sent my mind into a daydream. What can I say? I’m a sucker for a good honest smile.
“Thanks.” Was all I managed to whisper out before I turned away and began to walk through the airlock.
“Lieutenant.” The second officer said in just that right tone that gets your attention.
I turned around to see the second officer delicately handling one of my bras. His chiseled face was stone cold but the young immature boy inside of him shone through those dark brown eyes of his. He was enjoying this awkward moment way too much, so I did the only thing I could think of, I snatched my bra as fast as I could from his outstretched hand and stuffed it back into my bag and nearly ran away.
I tried to walk as tall as I could but lord knows in those situations you feel as small as an ant. What was there to be embarrassed about? I’m a girl, I wear bras, so what? Then it happened, I hadn’t gotten more than a few yards from them when I heard the jokes start and that’s about the time when I felt the telltale heat building on my cheeks. I hate it when I blush.
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Carl Torek
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Post by Carl Torek on Feb 19, 2008 22:13:45 GMT
Twenty four hours earlier:
Carl was making his usual round of checks before departure .. Passing the air-lock still joining the Raven with the Star base, he noticed several new crew boarding. These were the last of the arrivals, and the umbilical would be retracted next day ..
"Make a hole !" he heard a young woman shouting, and slowed his pace ..
"Hold it there .. We need to see your orders !" the Security staff requested.
He watched, almost laughing out-loud as the young Lieutenant struggled to find her orders, and managing to spill half of her personal belongings in the bargain .. More embarrassment was to come as the girl was called back to retrieve an item of clothing ...
Carl grinned and checked the name on his PADD .. Lieutenant jg Katie Anderson, the new Science Officer .. 'start as you mean to go on' Carl thought with a wry grin, and left them to it .....
Next day:
Torek watched the new Science Officer during the briefing, She had still to report to him, and he wasn't happy that she'd turned up without officially being part of the Senior Staff .. He decided to let it go for the present, and would talk to her about it during their welcome meeting .. Luckily, the Admiral seemed not to have noticed, but Carl was more than certain it would come up in conversation at some point ..
For now, they would continue with the 'shake down' while Mc hosted the Admirals that were aboard ..........
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Post by markoramius on Feb 20, 2008 14:25:30 GMT
Mc7 to all crew. The Raven will depart space dock in one hour. Please make sure all gear is stowed for departure. Department Heads submit your readiness estimate to the XO within thirty minutes. All Senior Officers report to the deck one observation lounge for mission briefing in ten minutes. Mc7 out.
Marko had only just returned to Bellicose when he received the Captain’s message, no rest for the wicked he muttered to himself as he picked up his gear he had just placed on the floor. Marko had spent the two months of shore leave back on earth visiting his family rather than driving himself mad staring at the walls of his quarters aboard Bellicose. Rushing to make it aboard the Raven he ran through the docking bay passing numerous crew members as he entered, the new Raven had a much larger crew complement than its predecessor and there weren’t many familiar faces.
Marko found himself struggling to get his bearings so unwittingly decided to take his gear with him to the Observation Lounge for the briefing of the Senior Staff. With no Department report for Commander Torek, he would have to wriggle his way out of that perhaps Carl wouldn’t notice. Marko gave a wry smile, that wouldn’t be very vulcan of him but he is only half vulcan afterall. Marko stumbled over his feet as he entered the Observation Lounge, he was clearly the last to arrive and laden with his gear on his back and a padd in one hand, unaware of the penetrating stares of his fellow officers.
“Apologies for my late arrival, I’m still getting used to the layout of the ship – this Galaxy class is a much bigger vessel than the old Intrepid.”
Mc and Carl nodded as Marko sat down, some of the senior staff exchanged a fond smile as Marko recognised his fellow members of the senior staff. Admiral Mc and Commander Torek laid out the Raven’s upcoming mission, a shakedown cruise – it would prove to be a good way to finally familiarise himself with the ship.
The briefing finished with Scott being promoted to Lt. Commander and reinstated as Chief Engineer. Something that should never have changed - Scott should never have been demoted, Marko mused as he patted the Chief Engineer on the back.
“Congratulations Scott, I hope you’re ready for some real work after your vacation on the Nevada.”
Marko laughed, he could tell Scott took the joke in humour. With the briefing finishing Marko hurried to his quarters and then to the Operations Office to make ready his reports before reporting to the Bridge.
<Next day – Bridge>
Marko made his way to the Bridge to report in and take up his station at the Ops Console, opting for a later start today meant he had missed the Raven’s departure. Something he regretted but he had a lot of catching up to do. As Marko stepped onto the Bridge the Raven was at warp, Commander Torek had the Bridge.
Marko approached Carl handing him his PADD. “Here is my report Commander, all the boxes have been ticked in Operations and everything is as it should be.”
Marko smiled, as Carl accepted the PADD with a raised eyebrow as Marko took up his position on the Ops station. It had been a long time since Marko had stood at the Ops station. He was certain it wouldn’t be long until he found his bearings, as he began to review incoming department reports and the allocation of shipwide resources.
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Post by bubblesdelight on Feb 20, 2008 16:33:57 GMT
“Ouch.” I woke up with a sharp pain in my lower back and despite my best efforts to alleviate the pain through stretching it was still there. Stupid hard as a rock brand new beds, I think I might have to jump on this one to break it in before tonight. There’s no way I’m going to try and suffer through that for more than a few days.
“Computer, please start log recording.” I waited for that cute little chime the computer always made when it was done doing something.
“Dear Diary,
I think the chaos from yesterday helped me to accept that fact that I’m a much stronger person than I thought. I could be big and tough, as I had shown walking through the crowded Starbase. I could be patient as I darn hear hugged the walls as I tried to make my way through the ship to my quarters last night, and lastly I could take a little embarrassment when I dropped half of my bag onto the floor while trying to find my orders. I doubt I’ll ever forget that look from that second security officer.
Anyways, today is a new day and I need to make sure I check in with…oh crap, where did I put my orders?”
Again I was fumbling through my stuff so I could locate those slippery orders. They have a natural tendency to grow legs and walk away when you least expect it. ‘Note to self, make sure to glue orders to the table as to never lose them again.’
“There they are.” I had tossed them into a pile of clothes that came straight out of my bag from yesterday. ‘I need to remember to fold those before I leave today.’
“Commander Torek is the Executive officer, and Admiral, ‘wow an Admiral’, Admiral Mc 7 of 9 is the Commanding officer. Speaking of executive officers.”
Rolling on my back I tried my best to attempt a back roll, flip thing, but instead I fell off the side of my bed after poorly executing the back roll.
“Computer did I receive my duty schedule yet? If so could you display it on my monitor.”
My hot chocolate was waiting for me in the replicator and to my surprise it wasn’t to hot and it wasn’t to cold, it was just right. ‘I’m going to like this place.’ I thought as I picked up the coffee style cup and stepped over my pile of unfolded clothes to the monitor. ‘Lets see here, dotadotadotado…crap. I’m late. Heck of a first impression Katie.’
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Post by Carl Torek on Feb 23, 2008 16:48:17 GMT
During the day's testing, the crew had put the Galaxy Class vessel through her paces .. Scott had already began 'tweaking' his engines, giving the Raven even more speed, and maneuverability, just in case it was ever needed ..
Several targeting drones, small capsules that could be remotely controlled, or be given the ability to defend themselves, had been released ..
Colonel Traks, along with Commander Ramius, had be running through several scenarios to test the ships' phasers .. Traks was now using the multi-vector ability to attack several targets at once, with great success .. Carl was more than pleased, not to say impressed with how the Raven was shaping up .. Mc would want a full report at some point, but he was still busy with the other Admiralty Officers on board, recapping what had been discussed during the conference Torek assumed ..
"Sir ..." said the duty Navigation Officer, puzzled, "I'm sure there is a ship shadowing us."
Carl got out of his chair, moving down to the Conn station, he looked over the read-outs ..
"I can't see anything Lieutenant."
"It was there Sir .. I'm certain." the young Officer said ..
"OK .. Concentrate sensors in that area and let's see what's out there .. Maybe it is someone interested in our performance." Torek said, going back to his seat, but frowning slightly .. 'Who would want to watch the Raven' he thought, 'It isn't as if the Galaxy Class is new' ..
Granted, 'this' Galaxy was a Mark III, but the changes were minimal at best, and certainly not worthy of hidden scrutiny ..
He would mention the interest in their activities in his report to the Admiral, he decided, but unless that ship, whoever it was, moved closer, there wasn't any need to disturb him ..
"Commander .. We're ready for the photon torpedo tests." Traks said from Tactical.
"Whenever you're ready Mr Traks." Carl replied ..........
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Post by Carl Torek on Feb 24, 2008 11:11:40 GMT
The shakedown had started well, and Carl had no reason to think it would change .. They practically threw the massive ship, all six hundred and forty odd meters, and four point five million metric tonnes of her, around space ..
He had all but given the duty Conn Officer carte blanche to maneuverer the ship, and asked Scott to tinker at will with the engines.
Every last parameter was being recorded, this was to ensure they could double-check anything later if need be. But the Raven's Science Officer was still nowhere to be seen .. He was about to put out a call when she stepped out of the turbo-lift.
She stood directly in front of Torek and slammed to attention.
"Commander .. Lieutenant junior grade Katie Anderson .. I'm the new Chie ......"
"I am fully aware of 'who' you are lieutenant." Carl said, "What happened to zero eight hundred hours .. Did you get lost ?"
"I'm so sorry Sir .. I was getti ......" Katie began to explain, but Torek interrupted again.
"Forget it Lieutenant .. We've all had to find our way around .. She's a very big ship .. Right ...." Carl said, grinning at the young woman before him.
"Yes Sir .. Sorry Sir." she said, relieved, and hoping that that was the end of the matter.
"OK .. No harm done." Carl said, hoping to make Katie feel more at ease, "Get onto checking the readings of our maneuvers so far .. Commander Ramius .. Our Chief Operations Officer .. And Colonel Traks .. Our Tactical and Security Officer are already monitoring the performance so I'd suggest you look over their readings first .. Go ahead Katie." Carl finished.
"Yes Sir." she replied, a feeling of excitement growing in her stomach, as she approached Marko ..
'She will do fine' he thought to himself ..
"Commander .. We're ready for the photon torpedo tests." Traks said from Tactical.
"Whenever you're ready Mr Traks." Carl replied ..........
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Post by Carl Torek on Mar 1, 2008 11:19:00 GMT
The firing tests had run for over two hours and gone well .. It was coming up to fifteen hundred hours on the chronometer above the view-screen, and Carl still hadn't seen anything of the Admiralty that were 'supposed' to be observing the maneuvers .. That, also included the Raven's Commanding Officer .... At the moment, it wasn't too big an issue, but Carl knew that he would have to contact Mc sooner or later, as he, and the rest of the Senior Staff were fully aware that the CO should be involved in the tests.. "What's next Sir ?" Marko said from Opps. "Sorry ?" Torek said, caught with his mind wondering for a second. "What's next .. The Stop-Start tests ?" Commander Ramius asked again, this time prompting the answer as he saw the Executive Officers' confusion. "Yes .. Yes Marko .. Lets get underway." he said, tapping his Comms badge. =^= Bridge to Engineering =^= =^= Engineering .. McLean =^= =^= Scott we're about to commence the Stop-Start tests OK =^= =^= Yes Sir .. We're ready down here =^= "Helm .. Maximum warp .. Any heading." Carl said, and less than a second later, the massive vessel leapt to warp .. The Stop-start tests were just that ... The Raven would make a series of rapid accelerations followed by emergency stops .. Full reverse tests, again immediately followed by reversing the engines .. These tests put a substantial stress on the engines and the structure of the ship itself .. But it was essential that they be carried out .. He heard the duty Navigation Officer say something, but couldn't quite catch it .. "What was that Helm ?" "Sorry Sir .. I was just saying that our 'ghost' is back ..." "Any readings on who it could be ?" "Nothing Commander .. They certainly know how to keep on the outer edge of our sensors though .. Thats for sure." Carl thought for a second ... "Mr Traks .. I'm going to run another 'SST' .. But this time I will come to heading one two zero mark zero .. That will have us heading right for that ship out there .. Focus a narrow band sensor beam at them the second we drop out of warp .. Let's see if we can catch them off guard." "Aye Sir." said both Traks and the Helm Officer ... "OK .. Go ahead Helm." This time, the ship launched herself into warp, but adjusting her heading, dropped immediately back to impulse .. "Well ?" Carl said, after a few seconds' wait .. "Nothing." Traks replied, "They either knew what we had in mind .. Or simply didn't follow this time .. They 'have' moved position though as they're not at their previous co-ordinates." "DAMN !" Torek said, loosing all patience with their 'shadow' ... He smacked his Comms badge hard ... =^= Bridge to Admiral Mc7_of_9 =^= =^= Go ahead Commander =^= =^= Sir .. I need you on the Bridge =^= There was a slight hesitation from Mc, but the Admiral knew that Carl wouldn't have requested his presence if it wasn't essential .. =^= I'm on my way Commander =^= Torek looked round the Bridge, he could tell there was some confusion, even concern, that the Raven was being observed .. "All stop !" he ordered .. Then sat awaiting his Commanding Officers' arrival .......... < tag: Mc7 / All >
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2008 21:56:34 GMT
Daniel was happy when he was finally released from sickbay, the doctors had been unsure if it was safe to let him out encase his telepathic gifts decided to overload again but Daniel had reminded them that they could not stop it easily and it would probably not happen if he did not over work himself. Daniel regretted saying that as they had told him that he must avoid anything strenuous until they returned to star base. Walking to his office he quickly opened the files that had grown while he had been away, this included the new staff that had been transferred under him. Reading the files he was annoyed when he heard the comm. =/\=Mc7 to all crew. The Raven will depart space dock in one hour. Please make sure all gear is stowed for departure. Department Heads submit your readiness estimate to the XO within thirty minutes. All Senior Officers report to the deck one observation lounge for mission briefing in ten minutes. Mc7 out. =/\= placing the Padd with the new staffs details on he quickly checked with the computer to see if the new counsellors were on board. Smiling to see that they were he sent them a quick message
TO: Lieutenant Collins, Ensign Jarvis, and Lieutenant Dar From: Commander 1st Class Daniel Biers, Chief Counsellor RE: Meeting Right, I have a meeting with the Admiral in 10 minutes after this I want you all to meet me in my office. So formal meeting in one hour, DO NOT BE LATE!!!! Daniel
Picking up a blank Padd to write out his department readiness report and decided to just state that he was ready and that the three new members of staff had arrived and would be reporting in to him in a meeting in one hour. Closing his report as quickly as he had opened it, he then picked up it and the personnel details so that he could continue reading the reports during the briefing.
Arriving in the observation lounge Daniel looked at the faces of his fellow senior staff before taking a seat to continue reading while listening to the briefing, most of the briefing was normal for a ship being new and going on her first main trip out, having finished reading though the records of his counsellor staff and looked up to see the admiral move towards a small box in front of his chair. “In that case,” Mc7 continued, “I have one piece of business before we get back to our final departure preparations. Lt McLean wasn't able to join us during our shore leave as he was called away to help out on the Nevada during their last mission. I've been in touch with the Nevada's commander, who has nothing but praise for Scott and the work he done there. In light of that, and for the continued hard work, dedication and devotion Scott has shown to the Raven and her crew, I am hereby authorised by Starfleet Command to promote him to the rank of Lt Commander forthwith, with all of the rights and responsibilities that the rank entails.” Smiling at the engineer he nodded as Scott looked his way, as the Admiral allowed them to leave Daniel made his way out and quickly to his office so that he would not be late to his own meeting.
Arriving in his office he was not surprised to find all three officers in his office already waiting for him, “ok let’s get this started” as the meeting began he listened as each officer gave a review of their work and preference of work times, happy that most had had experience from multiple fields and then as they began to show when they would prefer to work he was happy enough with the arrangement. Writing the router so that he could hand this to Carl at some point in the future, “right everyone, we have everything sorted now, we should be leaving now so hopefully things should get working. As always do what you normally do, but I want a report from each of you every week on all staff you have a session with and if there is anything major I want a report the next time I come on duty, is that understood?” As all three officers nodded Daniel smiled “do not act all scared of me, I want you all to call me Daniel while we are like this, obviously if we are on the bridge then ranks will have to stand otherwise they stay at the door.” Just before Daniel was able to dismiss them the ensign piped up “umm sir, who is your second, just so I know?” Daniel was surprised when he heard the question, he had not given a thought on who to make his assistant chief, quickly looking though the records he picked out a name “Lieutenant Lilly Collins, you are my assistant chief. Lieutenant Elliot Dar and Ensign Belle Jarvis you will both obviously take over as rank require.” As all officers looked at each other and left Daniel quickly picked up a Padd and began to read.
As time progressed Daniel began to think that he should pay a visit to the bridge and see if anything interesting was happening, walking out of his office and towards the turbo lift he noted that most officers that he passed were happily moving around doing their duties. Arriving on the bridge Daniel heard Carl call for MC7 of 9 to come to the bridge, unsure what was happening he decided to walk down to take a seat on the bridge “Anything wrong Commander Torek?” Daniel was not really expecting much of an answer to this but he thought he should ask before anything started happening.
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(OOC sorry for another disappearing act, will try to avoid it in the future)
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Post by williamhunter on Mar 6, 2008 19:05:09 GMT
Sirecondsgeam was walking along the promenade of Starbase Bellicase. He hate new orders., that he must report in to the First Officer of the USS Raven. He entered the transporter room.
Second lather.
William entered the Transporter on the USS Raven.
“ Cadet, Where can I find Commander Torek,” said William.
“ Commander Torek is on the bridge.Sir” said the cadet.
William walk to the Turbo-lift and entered. " Birdge"
Second’s lather, he entered the bridge. He saw a Security Officer, he walk to him.
“ Can you tell me where I find Commander Torek”Said William.
“Commander Torek stay by the helm.” Said Security Officer.
William walk to Commander. He was very nervous, the men turn his back to him.
“ Commander Torek. Marine Major Hunter Reporting in For Duty. Sir” said William.
He wait for answer, from the Commander.
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Post by Carl Torek on Mar 7, 2008 10:03:15 GMT
One hour earlier:
As Carl watched the progress of the tests, a Marine entered the Bridge and spoke to one of the Security Officers.
"Could you tell me where to find Commander Torek ?"
"The Commander is stood by the Helm."
Hunter watched as the Executive Officer finished speaking, then went back to the Command area .. He sat in the Captains seat, as was his right .. Hunter walked round to report.
"Commander Torek .. Marine Major Hunter Reporting in For Duty .. Sir."
Torek looked up ..
"At ease Major." Carl said, smiling, "We're not 'that' formal on the Bridge .. Take a seat."
"Commander." Hunter said, as he hesitated for a second, then handing over the PADD he was carrying, sat down .. Carl looked through the orders informing the Admiral that this was their new Senior Marine Officer ..
"Sorry I didn't meet you on your arrival." Carl began as he scanned the mans service record, "But we were ready to leave Bellicose as you know .. Have you found your quarters ?"
"Yes Sir .. I have .. Though I seem to be having a little trouble accessing certain area's of the ship." William said.
"We will need to update and activate your access codes for your current position .. If you see the Operations Chief .. Commander Ramius .. He will sort that out for you and we will schedule a meeting once time permits .. But until then .. Welcome to the Raven Major."
Hunter got up, knowing he'd been dismissed ..
"Thank you Commander .. I'm looking forward to my time here .. With your permission .. I will speak to Commander Ramius then go down to meet my men."
"No problem." Carl said, grinning .. Then as Hunter walked away, Carl again looked through the mans record .....
Present:
Daniel entered the Bridge as the Major was leaving .. They exchanged pleasantries as they passed .. Introducing each other, Daniel informed the Marine that he would need an informal meeting with him when time permitted .. Hunter agreed, then entered the turbo-lift .. Daniel took a seat on the edge of the Command area. He had heard the call go out to the Admiral as he was on his way to the Bridge, and spoke to Carl the second he got the chance ..
"All stop !" Torek ordered.
"Anything wrong Commander ? Biers asked, noting the expression on the Exec's face ..
"We seem to have guests." Carl said, nodding toward the view-screen, which obviously showed only empty space, "I think it's about time we met them." ..........
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Post by bubblesdelight on Mar 7, 2008 17:10:26 GMT
I had never expected something like this to happen. Why would somebody be following us, and how could they be so stealthy? It didn’t make sense, especially not with the ‘crazy ivans’ Commander Torrek seemed to be putting into controls through the helmsman. I thought his sudden change in maneuvers were going to help me find this elusive friend of ours but it didn’t.
Scanners were no help either, they kept showing me something on the outer distance of our sensor envelope but nothing more. I could probably boost the sensors but I have a feeling our little friend out there has already thought about that. Is there a chance he’ s further away than we thought?
I'm starting to feel as if my hands were tied. Nothing I did was helping resolve the situation and more importantly give us the identity of this ghost ship. It was as if they, who ever they are, had a very intimate knowledge of a Galaxy class starship and knew exactly what they had to do to keep from being seen. It's a very frightening feeling when you know your being watched but you can seem to find the pesky voyeur.
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Post by Carl Torek on Mar 8, 2008 0:57:39 GMT
Five minutes passed ... Six .. Seven .. Eight .. Then Nine ! Carl had had enough ! ... He smacked his Comms badge .. =^= Torek to Admiral Mc7_of_9 =^= .......... He was just about to repeat the hail, when the CO replied .. =^= I'm on my way to the Bridge Commander .. Are we in imminent danger ? =^= Carl was, to say the least, confused, but also concerned at the Admirals' reply .. It just wasn't his way to reply in such a manner, unless he was being coerced to do so ... =^= Sorry Admiral .. I was just conce ...... =^= =^= It's OK Carl .. I'll be there in a moment .. Out =^= Something just wasn't right. No Commanding Officer would treat his, or her Executive Officer in such a manner .. Something was wrong .. "Computer." Carl said, "Current location of Admiral Mc7_of_9 ?" "Admiral Mc7_of_9 is currently in Ten Forward." There were no less than five Admirals on board the USS Raven-B at this point, and Carl was torn between taking action, due to Mc's obvious deceit re his location, or holding back .. But one thing was certain, Mc was un-characteristically un-concerned at the fact his ship was being 'shadowed' ... For whatever reason .. THAT made Carl nervous ... He signaled silently to Colonel Traks, who approached the Command area .. Torek motioned for him to sit down, then leaned close to speak .. "I want you to begin a series of exercises." "Sir ?" Traks queried, obviously puzzled. "I want your staff placed at 'ALL' high level and all sensitive area's of the ship .. I want those areas protected .. Thoroughly .. Quietly .. Understood ! .. Use Major Hunter and his men if necessary .. But I want this ship locked-down in short order." "What's goi ......" Traks began. "NOW COLONEL !" Carl said, as menacingly as possible, without raising his voice. "Aye Sir." Traks replied, almost leaping out of his seat .. Carl held a finger to his lips, signifying his need for silence in this matter ... Once Traks left, he began to 'second-guess' his decision, but quickly lost any doubt as two security Officers appeared on the Bridge, and without a word, stationed themselves at the turbo-lift .. Mc would either see this as Carl's over-reaction to the current situation. or as his Exec's precautions against anything untoward .. Either way, Carl would get his Commanding Officer on the Bridge ! .......... < tag: Mc7_of_9 / All >
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Post by Scott McLean on Mar 11, 2008 15:23:14 GMT
“Did you see that?” McLean heard from one of the corners of the engine room. The phrase itself hadn’t caught the engineers attention it was the tone in which it was spoken. McLean stopped what he was doing to go investigate further into what had caused his seasoned engineer to make such a dramatic comment.
“What is it?” McLean asked.
“I don’t know sir, but something odd has been happening the last few hours and I can’t account for it.”
“Such as?” McLean interest was thoroughly peaked.
“Well I’ll know when I see it again,” The younger engineer said as he stared at the console in front of him until it happened again, and this time McLean saw it too. Just as McLean was going to leave the screen flinched, shook about for a moment and then went back to normal.
“What the…” McLean said with his voice drifting off at the end of his sentence. He watched as it happened again and again just a few moments later, “Computer run full system scan on all engineering consoles.”
“Acknowledged.”
“I’ve already done it sir, and if I might add that in the several years I’ve been in Starfleet engineer corps I have never seen a bug like this.”
McLean smiled for a second as if he was briefly thinking about the past, “Get ready Lieutenant because this is the Raven; you’re bound to see a lot more strange things if you stick around.”
OCC: Sorry it's so short, but I'll get caught up soon.
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Post by Carl Torek on Mar 15, 2008 10:52:46 GMT
'This is ridiculous' Carl thought to himself ... Where the 'HELL' was the Admiral ! He stood up abruptly .. "Marko .. James .. Keep scanning .. I will be in the Captain's ready room if you need me." he finished, using all his self control to seen unconcerned .. But once inside, he spoke abruptly ! "Computer .. Location of Admiral Mc7_of_9." "The Admiral is in The Forward." He smacked his Comm badge .. Hard ! =^= Torek to Admiral =^= .......... =^= Admiral .. Reply =^= =^= Mr Torek .. I will be on the Bridge shortly .. I am busy at the moment =^= =^= Busy ! =^= Carl repeated, almost incredulous ! =^= With ALL due respect .. SIR .. There is an issue that requires your attention on the Bridge .. I think you shol ...... =^= =^= I am fully aware of the ship that is tracking us Commander Torek .. I am just finalizing some details with the Admiral's with me .. Then I will join you .. Until then .. Carl .. I would 'appreciate' your co-operation .. Mc7 out =^= Torek looked down at his Comm badge, as if expecting some sort of explanation for the abrupt close, but he was hardly going to get one. At least not from the badge, but he would damn sure get one from his Commanding Officer .. Somehow ! .. Leaving the ready room, he re-entered the Bridge ... "Anything ?" he asked. "They're still out there." Ramius said, frustrated, "It's as if they know 'exactly' how close to come to peek our curiosity .. Then they fall back out of sensor range .. Move their location and do it all over again." he finished, almost shrugging. "OK ..." Carl said, deciding to stop playing the mouse in this little game, "Colonel Traks .. Ready six Class one probes .. Launch them at sixty degree angles and hold them at two hundred thousand kilometers .. Once in position I want the probes to bleed off their fuel supply and make as much 'noise' as possible with their scans .. If they want to play .. Let's make it as difficult as possible." "Probes ready Sir." Traks said from Tactical. "Launch." The probes encircled the USS Raven, effectively almost doubling her sensor range. But more importantly, making sure that the ship out there couldn't come anywhere near them without detection." Carl sat back, and again, waited for his Commanding Officer .......... < tag Mc 7_of _9 / All > ..
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Post by williamhunter on Mar 20, 2008 9:22:02 GMT
Scene: Bridge.
Daniel entered the Bridge as the Major was leaving .. They exchanged pleasantries as they passed .. Introducing each other, Daniel informed the Marine that he would need an informal meeting with him when time permitted .. Hunter agreed, then entered the turbo-lift.
=^= Deck 5
Scene: Deck5.
He walk out of the turbo-lift and looking for Commander Ramius. The Commander wash in the Amory room and check the weapons.
=^= Marine Major Hunter for Duty. Sir..
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After the briefing with Commander Ramies. The detachment of the Marines are on the same deck ash his Office.He have now the access code. William walk to his Office on the same deck. By his office stand two Marine guarding for his door.
=^= Officer on Deck. said Sergeant Miller.
William entered his office, he get some tea and sit down on his desk. He take the Paddy and reading the file's.
=^= Sergeant Decker, In 30 minute's Inspection of the Marines. Said William
=^= Yes, Sir. Said Sergeant Decker.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2008 23:44:14 GMT
Daniel watched as the XO continued to get more and more angry and concerned, but Daniel did not want to interfere unless he was sure that there was something seriously wrong. Daniel watched as Carl called over one of the marines that had been on the bridge for some time and give him orders, Carl had slipped close to the marine so no one else could hear their conversation, this worried Daniel as they would have spoken normally unless Carl was trying to hide something. ‘maybe this is what that Captain K’Veer had been looking for or maybe I am just being jumpy’ before Daniel could walk over to speak to Carl the marine had left the bridge and Carl had made his way into the Captain’s Ready room. Unwilling to bother the XO Daniel checked a Padd that a bridge officer handed to him and found that it was a report from one of the counsellors stating that a officer was showing wording signs of Depression and possible suicidal thoughts, and that the Counsellors recommendation was to relieve the officer from active duty. Daniel read though the full report twice before confirming the recommendation and he walked over to the operations station. “Commander Ramius, I am taking one of the security officers off of the active duty roster for medical reasons, I require your confirmation”
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Daniel thanked the commander before returning to his seat on the bridge to wait for the XO. Daniel did not have to wait long before Carl returned to the bridge even more frustrated than before, Daniel knew he should not be using his empathy on fellow officers, but it was becoming visually possible to see, though no one who was not trained to see this would note it. As Carl took his seat after sending a wave of probes Daniel stood and walked over to speak to Carl “Commander, may I have a word with you in the captain’s ready room?” Daniel listened as Carl made a valid reason to remain on the bridge. “Well sir, it will not take long” Daniel was not in the mood to start pulling the old counsellor powers thing, he decided on something Diana Troi had taught him and others at the Academy, to give a look of interest and concern to a soon to be patient.
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Post by Mc7_of_9 on Mar 23, 2008 22:21:35 GMT
Mc7 said his good byes to his fellow Admirals in Ten Forward and made his way towards the Bridge of the new Raven. Despite the friendliness of the partings, the meeting he had just left in Ten Forward was anything but. A huge weight had just been placed upon Mc7's shoulders, but unfortunately it was one he would have to bear alone. As such he couldn't, no wouldn't, let his crew see the strain that Command had just put upon him.
Stepping off of the turbolift as the doors opened, the Admiral entered the Bridge to see all eyes turn to look at him. Seconds later, Carl barked at them to lock their eyes to their stations, which all officers immediately done.
Sir, we've been calling you to the Bridge now for fifteen minutes. We have a situation developing with a possible craft shadowing the Raven.
Mc7's face remained deadpan as his subordinate gave him a dressing down in the middle of his own Bridge, but as soon as the XO was finished all the Admiral said was,
My ready room. Now.
As he finished speaking he walked off towards the ready room, leaving the Bridge in what felt like a deathly silence. Carl followed the Admiral into the ready room, and as soon as the doors closed began to speak.
Sir, I apologise if I overst..
Enough,
Mc7 said in at his normal speech level, but the tone of the single word was enough to warn Carl that he should heed his CO's command.
I will remind you that I am your superior officer, and do not expect to be berated in the middle of my own Bridge, in front of my crew, let along by one of my crew.
Again, Carl tried to interrupt to profess his apologies, but Mc7 didn't allow him to speak.
You will be allowed to speak when I am finished Commander, but I do not expect to be interrupted again. Is that clear?
Somewhat sheepishly, Carl replied,
Extremely, Admiral.
Good. Now I want you to go out to the Bridge, and in five minutes come back in here and brief me in a manner which fits our positions. Dismissed Commander.
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Post by Carl Torek on Mar 23, 2008 22:52:02 GMT
"My ready room ... NOW."
Carl watched the Admiral, his Commanding Officer, stride off the bridge in no particular hurry. The Bridge was totally silent as Carl followed the Admiral. As the door closed he began to speak ...
"Sir .. I apologize if I overst ......"
The Admiral didn't give him time to finish, he interrupted without any apology, and Carl had no choice but remain silent while he berated him ..
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"Good .." the Admiral finished, "Now I want you to go out to the Bridge .. In five minutes come back in here and brief me in a manner which fits our positions ... Dismissed Commander !"
It took Carl almost fifteen seconds to move from his position, but with a curt nod, left the Admiral alone .. Once on the Bridge, he sat down and pucked up the nearest PADD .. No-one on the Bridge seemed interested in asking what had happened, and it wasn't their concern, which was just as well, as Torek didn't have any answers ..
Exactly five minutes later, Carl pressed the chime on the ready room door ..
"Enter."
Carl strode to the desk, almost, but not quite at attention, and handed a PADD to the Admiral ..
"The report you 'requested' Admiral." he said.
Mc scanned the data in silence until Carl spoke ..
"Sir .. If there's somethi ......"
"I'll keep you informed Commander .. Thank you for the report."
Carl knew a dismissal when he heard one, and without another word, turned to leave the ready room .. once back on the Bridge ha asked for updates, but barely heard what was said as he studied the ready room door as if awaiting answers ..........
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2008 22:28:45 GMT
Daniel was about to walk over to Carl to see if he could calm him down when the doors to the turbo lift to reveal the Admiral that Carl had been waiting for so impatiently, just as MC was about to speak Carl stood and began his rant that he had been building for the last ten minutes “Sir, we've been calling you to the Bridge now for fifteen minutes. We have a situation developing with a possible craft shadowing the Raven.” Daniel sat in shock, he had never thought Carl would try to bite the Admiral’s head off, maybe he needed to call Carl in for an evaluation sooner than he had hoped. "My ready room. Now." Daniel watched as Carl followed the admiral into his ready room and began jotting down what he was going to do about Carl, Daniel was worried when the XO started trying to verbally attack his superior officer, deciding he was going to do a complete evaluation screen of all senior officers starting with MC and Carl, Daniel began working out how he was going to convince both of them to cooperate.
Daniel worked as Carl entered the bridge, waited for five minutes reading a Padd then return to the ready room. Daniel felt that MC must have asked him to return to the bridge to cool off, and it was probably a smart thing to do. Eventually Carl returned to the bridge again and then began working but Daniel felt his mind was elsewhere so he decided to approach the Admiral first. Standing up from his seat Daniel made his way over to the ready room and hoped that MC would not bite his head off. Pressing the button Daniel waited to be allowed in.
As he heard the admiral’s voice allowing him in Daniel walked in to find the admiral reading though a Padd behind his desk. “Sir, I do not believe we have meet yet, my name is Commander Daniel Biers, I am your ships new Chief Counsellor. I wanted a word with you about Senior Staff Evaluations. I know how much most hate them but I need to update all crew members evaluations including the senior staff, I felt that it would be a good idea that you and Commander Torek were the first, it would be a good show to the rest of the crew that these evaluations can be done with ease” Daniel hoped he was not annoying the admiral too much. “Can I count on your support and that you will come to see me at your earliest convenience”
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Post by Carl Torek on Mar 29, 2008 11:16:14 GMT
Marko spoke to Carl twice before the Exec' managed to acknowledge his presence ...
"What ... Oh .. Sorry Commander." Torek said, still keeping a wary eye on the ready room door.
"Status report." Ramius said patiently, "You requested status reports .. I was saying that we are still looking for the ship out there."
"Right .. Thank you Marko." Carl said, noticing the Councellor stand, and head toward the Admiral's office, "Mr Biers ?"
"Sir ...." Biers said, walking back to Torek and leaning forward, hoping not to be over-heard, "It's obvious there is some 'tension' between the Admiral and yourself .. I would like to try to alleviate that tension if possible."
Carl gave a wry grin thinking the Councellor would want to 'speak' to him next .. He waved a hand toward the ready room ..
"Be my guest." he said, looking back down to the PADD ..
Moving to the door, Daniel hesitated for a second. Then, taking a deep breath, pressed the chime ...
Carl heard a muffled 'Enter' and Daniel stepped into the lions den ..........
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