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Post by Scott McLean on Nov 19, 2007 23:33:11 GMT
McLean stood in front of Carl’s quarters rubbing his hands nervously. Even though Carl said it was all right he still felt a great deal of tension as if he was imposing on the First Officer.
“What is it Daddy?” Vanessa said in her small tone of voice.
McLean knelt down to be at her level. He held out his hands and gently grasped her shoulders, “You’re going to be a good girl right?”
Vanessa shook her head in a ‘yes’ manner. McLean smiled and brought his daughter in close to him and gave her a bear sized hug. She giggled and tried to squirm away but he wasn’t going to let her go just yet. McLean capped off the hug with a kiss on the top of her head, something she had always liked from when she was just an infant.
Here goes, McLean thought as he pushed the door chime on Carl’s door. After the call to come inside McLean found Carl ready to go, despite the rather late or early hour, depending on how one looked at it. Vanessa hid behind his leg while McLean talked in a professional manner with Carl.
Then it happened, Vanessa turned on her little flirty charm with the First Officer. They talked and started to get to know one another before she took both Carl’s and McLean’s hand in a commanding manner and marched them right out of the room. Playing it up for his daughter McLean acted as if she had pulled him to hard and to fast. His sea bag flew around in a controlled chaotic manner which brought a laugh to the younger McLean. McLean’s eyes happened to spot Carl and a flood of embracement drew over the Chief Engineer. A smile on Carl’s part told McLean that he had nothing to be embarrassed about.
The walk was taking longer than expected because Vanessa tried at every turn to lure both McLean and Carl into the holo-deck, something McLean didn’t have time for; itwas time that he had to take over.
“Sir,” McLean said as he now lead this trio, “There has been something I’ve wanted to talk to you about.”
“What is it?”
“Chief Petty Officer Peterson.”
“Go on.” Carl replied in an interested tone.
“I think she deserves a commission,” McLean said as he studied the First Officer for his reaction, “She is by far the best engineer we have down there. The problem is that she is enlisted and can’t become a Chief unless she either gets a field commission or goes through Starfleet Academy. I filed the papers this morning along with my recommendation for who should watch over Engineering in my absence. She’s on both lists.”
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Post by Carl Torek on Nov 21, 2007 17:36:25 GMT
As they headed toward the space-dock, Scott broached a subject he had been giving some thought to ..
"Sir ..." McLean said as he now lead this trio, "There has been something I’ve wanted to talk to you about."
"What is it Scott." Carl said, enjoying the fact he was being led by the eight year old.
"Chief Petty Officer Peterson .. I think she deserves a Commission .. She is by far the best engineer we have on the Raven .. The problem is that she is enlisted .. So can’t become a Chief unless she either gets a field commission or goes through Star fleet Academy .. I filed the papers this morning along with my recommendation for who should watch over Engineering in my absence .. She’s top of both lists."
He was quiet, watching the Executive Officer from the corner of his eye .. 'At least he is considering my request' McLean thought ..
Carl was indeed giving it some consideration .. The question of 'who' to place in charge had been on his mind since Scott's call .. He knew Peterson from dealings with her when she had deputized for Benson during Scott's, illness .. He was more than willing to give a field Commission to the Engineer, she deserved the promotion .. It would of course need to be reviewed by Admiral Mc7, but he saw no complications ..
"I agree Scott .. A Commission seems appropriate at this point in time .. I'll confirm the promotion pending the Admirals final say so .. Ahh .. Here's the dock ......"
The massive doors opened to show a full length window .. Outside, relatively speaking, the USS Nevada was waiting ...
"Is that the ship you are going on Daddy ?"
"Yes sweetheart .." Scott said, picking up his Daughter, "That's the ship .. I want you to be a good girl for Commander Torek while i'm away .. It shouldn't take more than a few days .. OK."
As McLean gently put Vanessa down, Carl picked up the Lieutenants bag and handed it to him with one hand, while Scott held out the other, which Carl took ..
"I don't know how to thank you Comman ......"
"Forget it Scott ..." Carl said, as Vanessa decided to snuggle against him, "We'll have plenty of fun .. Won't we Vanessa ?"
"Yes .. Yes we will .. Tomorrow we will be going to the holo-deck .. Carl has a fantastic fair ground program .. Isn't that right." she said, grinning broadly up at him ...
"Vanessa .. I don't think you should be calling the Co ....."
"Nonsense .." Torek quickly jumped in, "We're friends now .. So i'm sure Carl is OK .. Isn't that right Ma'am ?" he finished with an exagerated bow.
"Indeed it is Sir." the eight year old replied, with a curtsy ...
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As the umbilicals, and personnel walkways had been removed, ready for the Nevada's departure, Scott was going to beam aboard .. He stood on the transporter pad, and waved a cheery bye bye to his Daughter, then within seconds, he was gone ....
Carl could see Vanessa was getting upset, so tried to break the sad mood somewhat ..
"OK .. I think we will both need some sleep if we're going to be on the fair tomorrow." he said, trying to introduce some eagerness into his voice ...
"Yes .. You're right." Vanessa said, but hesitated as they began to move toward the doors, "Do you think I could just watch Daddy's ship leave .. Before we go to bed ?"
"Yes Honey .. Of course we can." Carl said, heading to the observation lounge adjacent to the dock .. Once there, the two sat close to the window, and Vanessa cuddled up to him as they waited for Nevada to move ... Moments later, he sensed her breathing had slowed .. Looking down, trying not to disturb the young girl, he smiled ...
Vanessa was fast asleep ..........
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Post by Carl Torek on Nov 25, 2007 11:14:42 GMT
Over the next two day's Carl made sure that Vanessa was kept very very busy .. They had explored the massive Space Station together, they commandeered a holo-suite and rode on almost every terrifying thrill ride the young girl could find in the database, some from the twentieth century .. Her favorites, she announced, were a rides called 'Oblivion' and 'Millennium Force' .. The two also spent time at Bondi Beach .. Vanessa loved the surf and sand ..
They were heading back to Carl's quarters to get changed for yet another 'adventure' as Scott's Daughter had started calling them, when his Comms badge chirped ..
=^= Mc to Torek =^=
=^= Go ahead Admiral =^= Carl said, smiling down at the suddenly frowning Vanessa.
=^= Carl .. I just wanted to let you know that the Raven will be docking in forty minutes .. I thought you may want to take your guest to have a first look as she arrives =^=
=^= Will you be coming Admiral ? =^=
=^= No .. I'm tied up at the moment .. We will need to go aboard tomorrow for the official hand-over .. But theres nothing stopping you taking a look over her first .. They will dock her in the main interior Space-dock .. Enjoy .. Mc7 out =^=
Torek was pleased their new ship was here .. There were no plans for a mission just yet, or at least as far as he knew .. Once the handover was confirmed, they would take the Galaxy Class ship out for what was known as a 'shake-down' run .. But she would then spend time being supplied and readied for her maiden outing ...
"Fancy taking a look at your Dad's new ship ?" he said to the young girl ..
"Can we go in to look at it ?" Vanessa said, not one hundred percent sure there wasn't better things that they could be doing.
"Well ....." Carl began, "I can't see why not .. After all .. It's 'our' ship .. Isn't it."
"OK then." Vanessa said, cheerily as she leapt back into the turbo-lift ..
Carl decided to get a look at the ship from the promenade first, then go to the dock to see her coming inside .. As the lift doors opened, the two stepped out, glancing round for the correct windows needed to get a good view ..........
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Post by nasty on Nov 29, 2007 0:03:05 GMT
Sam sat in the open coffee shop and studied the new schematics of the Galaxy class star ship. She had always wanted to serve on one but being an enlisted engineer, Starfleet always sent people where they needed them. She wasn’t complaining, the Raven-A had been a dream job for any tech specialist such as herself but now she was going to be living and working on what used to be the flagship of Starfleet.
“Chief Petty officer Peterson.” Sam heard behind her. She smiled because she already knew who it was.
“Hello Max.” Sam said while at the same time rolling her eyes.
Sam turned her head to face Max but was surprised when his lips met hers. She jolted back, pushing him away while at the same time rubbing her lips.
“You can’t do that anymore.” Sam said in disgust.
“Sorry, old habits die hard you know.” Max lied.
This automatically put Sam in a bad mood. She didn’t mind hanging out with her ex-boyfriend but she wished that he would just stop trying to play the ‘oops, I forgot’ card. He had done that one to many times and sooner or later she was going to have to file a harassment complaint on the man.
“Maybe you better just go.” Sam said.
“Hey, I said I was sorry.”
Sam didn’t even bother to look up from her PADD again. She wasn’t able to read, but she hoped that he would be able to get the hint and move along. She had been sitting by herself for a reason, and she hadn’t invited him for another reason. He just seemed to have this magical habit of showing up where she was.
“GOOD BYE MAX.” Sam said sternly still looking down at her PADD.
Max sat looking at Sam and stewed when she would do things like this. She could flip on and off like a light switch, some times she would be nice to him other times he was treated like trash. It all depended on the day he happened to see her. It got to the point where he couldn’t take the cold shoulder any longer and pushed his chair out from the table.
He plopped a few strips of latinum down on the table to pay for Sam’s drink but as he did she said, “I don’t need you or want you to pay for my coffee.”
“Just trying to be a good friend.” Max said.
“You mean buy me back.” Sam fired back while wiping the latinum from the table onto the floor. Max bent down and pick it up and when his mouth was at her ear level he whispered in a threatening tone, “You’ll never find anybody as good as me. Once you get that through you head you’ll be one happy girl.”
Sam felt her heart racing. She had never heard him talk to her like that before, and for the first time in her life she was afraid of another human being, so much so that her body trembled until he was out of site.
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Post by markoramius on Nov 30, 2007 2:42:48 GMT
Marko stood gazing from the observation lounge on Bellicose as he saw a starship in the distance moving towards the base. It dropped out of warp nearly 5,000 kilometres from the base and grew larger as it moved ever closer. Marko decided to use the opportunity to watch the ship dock, it was something he had enjoyed as a young child and reminded him of his dreams of one day being aboard a starship. Now his dream had become a reality he had watched ships dock thousands of times but it was never any less special.
As the ship approached Marko noticed it was a Galaxy class ship, it had always been one of Marko’s favourite classes when he studied ships in the Academy. As the ship got closer Marko noticed the ship’s registration read: “USS RAVEN-B” across the saucer section.
Marko immediately smiled from ear to ear, his time on the starbase had been as monotonous as ever as he ran to the lower observation deck and to the promenade. There was already a queue forming around the windows to watch the starship dock. Marko tried to find a space and noticed his XO, Carl Torek holding a young child up so she could see what was happening.
Marko approached with his hand outstretched.
“Its good to see you Sir, who is your lady friend?”
Marko asked smiling at the young girl who gave him a disapproving look as if Marko was there to steal her only friend.
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Post by Carl Torek on Dec 1, 2007 13:08:38 GMT
Carl decided to get a look at the ship from the promenade first, then go to the dock to see her coming inside .. As the lift doors opened, the two stepped out, glancing round for the correct windows needed to get a good view ..
He immediately noticed a good vantage point from which to look at the Raven. He began to move toward the massive window when he heard a voice ..
"Hello Commander Torek .. Seems like a good day to be on the promenade."
Carl and Vanessa turned, and saw the young woman who had spoken ..
"Hi Joan." Carl said, ignoring the formality the Lieutenant had shown, "Sorry about having to rush off the other day .. But ....." he finished, shrugging ..
"That's OK .. So ...... Who's your friend ?" she asked, not taking her eye's off Carl.
"This is Vanessa McLean .. Vanessa .. This is Lieutenant Joan McCormick .. She's going to be on our new ship too."
"Hello." the eight year old managed, seemingly unimpressed at the interruption ..
"Hi .. Your Dad is our Engineer right ?" Joan said.
"Yes." Vanessa replied, then letting go of Carl's hand, ran to the window to look at the new ship .. Carl and Joan followed her in silence until they too reached the window ..
The Galaxy Class Star ship was still some distance away, but they could see the sun glinting off her pristine hull .. As they watched, Carl apologized for not getting in contact with Joan, nodding toward Vanessa .. Joan smiled, giving Carl a look he couldn't decipher, then she turned to watch the ship approach ..
The Raven's Chief Operations Officer was watching the ship approach too, and noticed Carl further along the walk-way. He headed in his direction, seeing he wasn't alone, approached with his hand outstretched ..
"Commander .. It's good to see you Sir .. Who are your lady friends ?" he asked, smiling at the lieutenant, then the young girl, who gave him a disapproving look, as if Marko was another one here to steal her only friend.
"Hello Marko .. Becoming quite a reunion isn't it." Torek said, glancing from Joan to Vanessa, "Joan McCormick .. Our new Chief Medical Officer and Vanessa McLean .. Scott's Daughter ..."
"Nice to meet you both." Marko said, smiling at the two, then nodding toward the window, "The Raven ?"
"That's my Dad's ship." Vanessa said, "We're going to the .... The ... Space-dock to see it after .. We're going on to it too .. Arn't 'we' Carl."
Making it plain that the two Officer's were not invited .. Then as the ship edged from their view, she grabbed Carl's hand and began to move away, almost dragging Torek with her .. Carl shrugged apologetically at the two adults..
"Sorry .. She's not used to being with groups of strangers yet .. I'm sure she'll be different when we meet again." Carl said, allowing the girl to lead him toward the turbo-lifts ...
Joan and Marko watched them go ..
"Scott's Daughter certainly seems a handful .. But it seems to suit our Commander."
"Yes .. It certainly does suit him .. I never quite got round to picturing our Exec' as a Father." joan said, smiling at some inner thought or other, then she too shrugged, "Right then .. While we seem to have been well and truly dumped .. Do you fancy a drink Commander ?"
"Marko .. Please .. and yes a drink would be nice." Ramius replied, heading toward the bar opposite ..........
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Post by Mc7_of_9 on Dec 3, 2007 21:54:40 GMT
Mc7 was glad when his debriefing finally ended. He knew that when the mirror universe was involved Starfleet, and more specifically Intelligence got a bit twitchy, but mc7 thought there tactics were underhand. He had been questioned by four difference officers, ranking from Commander right up to Admiral, and each and every one of them had asked the exact same questions, only in a slightly different way. Having been involved with Starfleet Intelligence before he knew their questions were aimed at tripping him up, and if they found any discrepancy they would seize upon it and create another four hours worth of questioning.
When the eleven hours of questions finally ended, mc7 knew where his first port of call was going to be. He was heading straight to one of the bars on the stations main concourse to have some food, and what he thought was a well earned drink. Checking the time with the computer, mc7 realised that the new Raven should be arriving at the base soon, if she hadn't already. He was lucky that Starfleet had new ship's in production and was able to replace the Raven A so quickly. A Galaxy mark III would take some getting used to for the crew, and indeed it would take some getting used to for the Command Crew, as the crew size would around treble. It would be the largest crew size mc7 had ever had under his command.
Leaving the turbolift which had brought him to the promenade he looked around, trying to decide where to go for his food. Immedietly he saw two bars, one which looked like an old style earth pub, and another which had a distinctly Andorian look to it. After a few seconds of deliberation with himself, he settled on the earth styled bar. Walking across the main walkway, he entered the bar and looked around, in case any of the Ravens crew were in there. As luck would had, Marko was sitting at a table with a woman Mc7 instantly recognised as Joan McCormick, having signed off her transfer papers to the Raven not that long ago. He made his way over to their table, to ask if he could join them, but before he managed to say anything, Marko spotted him, and jumped to his feet.
Admiral, it's good to see you. Do you want to join us?
Thanks Marko, I think I will. I've just finished a marathon debriefing with intelligence, and I think I now need a burger and a drink! can I get either of you two anything?
They told the Admiral what they were drinking, and he signalled for a waiter to take their order. With that done, he asked Marko if there was any sign of the Raven - B as yet, and was pleasently surprised to hear that it was currently docked in the internal space chamber of the base.
Excellent news! I think once I've had my food a quick look around may be in order.
The three of them chatted for thirty minutes while they drank and mc7 ate.
Tapping his comm badge, he spoke.
Mc7 to all senior staff of the Raven. Our new ship has docked at the Starbase. Feel free to have a look around your new departments, and indeed new homes, though bear in mind that some technical work will still be being carried out by the techniations from bellicose. We still have some shore leave time to use up while the techies finish up, so enjoy what time we have before we head out for a shake down. Carl, can you join me in my quarters tomorrow at 1000 hours so we can go over the new crew assignments. Mc7 out
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Post by anderson on Dec 4, 2007 0:39:31 GMT
Joan was a little shocked at what had happened. Carl had left with the little girl after not having said much to her. I guess I was wrong. He must not be interested. His loss not mine. She thought and followed Marko to the nearest table. They ordered their drink and they came pretty quickly.
"So, what brought you to the Raven?" She asked hoping to strike up a conversation with this man. She thought his company was better than none, and he looked like a decent guy. Yeah right after the last two boyfriends. Your judgement has been better. She thought but continued to smile.
They had finished their drinks when an admiral came. She stood at attention when Marko stood up. They sat back down when prompted to. She listened to them talk for a few minutes not wanting to interrupt, but answered when spoken to. She wasn't afraid of admirals having a mom as one prepared her.
"Admiral, its a pleasure to meet you I look forward to us working together," she said first off knowing that she wasn't kissing his butt even if it looked that way. Any Captain she served with always had called her a handful, and if not said she was sure they were thinking it.
"I've heard about you from some in the fleets," the admiral said and Joan chuckled.
"Hopefully only the good things, sir, anything else I deny," she said with a smile on her lips.
"Oh so your mother isn't an admiral, well then," he said and she shook her head and sighed.
"That sir is a blessing not a curse. I will not be denying that, but anyone who says I use my mother as a connection has it wrong," she said and noticed that Marko looked a little bored.
"What is it you boys like to do for fun? That is if you remember that word, sir," she said teasing a little. All three of them had relaxed in this setting. She never would have said as much to her commanding officer while on the Bridge or in a briefing.
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Post by Carl Torek on Dec 8, 2007 23:13:33 GMT
As they entered the small observation lounge looking out into the massive interior Space-dock, Vanessa ran to the windows, just in time to see the doors begin to open ..
She almost gasped as she saw the stars outside the lock, then yelped in delight as the Raven-B came into view ..
"Wowww." she said, moving along the window for a better look, "It is SOOOO big !"
"Well .." Carl said, moving to stand next to the girl, "It's much bigger than our other ship yes .. There's almost six times as many crew too." he finished, watching the gleaming vessel as she approached her docking area, almost directly under the window ..
Twenty minutes, and almost a thousand excited questions later, the gantry was connected from the base to the saucer-section of the Galaxy Class ship, and the base announced docking complete ..
"Does that mean we can go on to it now .. Even before the Admiral and my Dad .. Does it .. Does it !" Vanessa said, just about containing her excitement at getting to be the first to explore the new Raven ..
"Yes .. Yes it ..... Does ....." Carl said, to thin air, as Vanessa was already running the walkway .. But stopped in her tracks as she saw a Security Officer blocking the way ..
Carl approached the man, grinning at Vanessa, who had decided to let 'him' handle the pleasantries of shifting the man ..
"Commander Carl Torek .. Executive Officer .. Raven-B." Carl began, nodding unnecessarily toward the ship he was guarding, "We'll be taking a look round .. I assume we're OK to go aboard ? ..."
"No problem at all Sir." the Lieutenant said, "Mind if i ask who your companion is Commander."
"This is ..." he began ..
"I'm Admiral Captain Vanessa McLean .. This is my Dad's ship .. He's the Engineer !" the eight year old stated matter-of-factly ..
"Ma'am ! ... Welcome aboard Ma'am !" the man said, playing the game, snapping to attention and giving a polished salute, trying hard to hold back the grin forming on his face, lest the Admiral Captain court martial him on the spot ..
Vanessa returned the salute .. Then after looking the man up and down, nodded her approval ..
"Carry on General !" she said, then took her first step's onto the walkway .... Carl followed, nodding to the 'General' .. Causing both men to laugh quietly ..
At the far end of the gantry, there was another Security Officer, who, having witnessed the scene with his colleague, snapped upright and saluted Vanessa as she stepped onto the Raven ..
A few meters behind her, Carl glanced down at the deck as he passed over the threshold of his new ship, the USS Raven-B ..........
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Post by nasty on Dec 10, 2007 20:13:29 GMT
Sam couldn’t shake the creepy feeling Max had given her in the coffee shop. As she walked she couldn’t help but constantly look over her shoulder as if Max was going to suddenly appear, but each time she looked she saw nothing out of the ordinary.
“Did you hear?” Sam was stopped in her tracks as a female engineering officer from the Raven questioned her.
“Hear what? Ma’am.” Sam replied with the proper respect, as they were both in their duty uniform.
“Our new ship just arrived, care to join us?”
Sam looked down the line of officers and felt suddenly out of place. Even though she recognized the female engineer she didn’t know any of the other officers and knew it wasn’t her place to be among their rank in such a casual manner, “I can’t. I’ve got to get up to speed on the Galaxy Class specifications before the shake down.”
“You sure? I promise I wont quiz you.”
“I’m sure Ma’am, but thank you for the offer.” Sam said while trying to act as if she wasn’t in a hurry to get back to her quarters.
“Anytime.” Replied the female engineer before they parted ways.
Sam silently waved back to the group of officers before falling back into a relaxed state. Having that many gold pips around made Sam nervous, especially when they were all in uniform. She didn’t feel like she had lied to them because she did want to get even more familiar with the new Raven than she already was. More than anything she wanted to impress Lieutenant McLean with her intimate knowledge of this class of ship and possibly score some points with the Chief to buy her way into another promotion. Senior Chief Petty Officer Peterson has a nice ring to it, Sam thought.
Sam walked the length of the corridor to her quarters when suddenly all the lights in the corridor shut down. She froze in fear for a moment due to the darkness and her child hood fear of dark places. Just as soon as the light shut down the emergency floor lights turned on giving off some light into the area.
“Chief Petty Officer Peterson to Base OPS.” Sam said after tapping her COM badge but nothing happened. She tapped the COM badge again with the same distinctive buzzing sound when COMS where down.
She walked quickly to the nearby wall console and tried to activate the COMS through the main system, “Chief Petty Officer Peter-” Sam’s words were cut off by a strong hand that simultaneously covered her mouth and slammed her body against the wall console. Sam tried to scream for help but nothing over a muffled cry escaped the strong hands grasp. Her head was forced to one side exposing the side of her neck and in an instant she felt a cold circular object press against her neck and with the familiar sound of a hypospray her consciousness was swept away by modern medicine.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2007 1:18:07 GMT
*Traks just stood looking at the new Raven; a Galaxy class mark 3 vessel; a security nightmare, what fool thought of letting families go to the front lines. Turning back to the room of security officers....*
OK people that is our new ship; a few of you served on the Raven A but most of you are new and some have served on Galaxy class ships before. I will be setting up teams and those of you who have served on Galaxy class ships will have family oriented battle stations. I maintain an open door policy so if something is bothering you no matter what time of day and you need someone to talk to; other than the councilor my quarters are on deck two just past the aid station. The Brig and security offices are on deck deck 4 just off the main shuttle bay near the Phaser practice range. Yes we will all be qualifying with in the next 3 weeks. The secondary brig and security offices are on deck 35. Your individual quarters will be spread out all over the ship on the deck or as close as possible to your battle stations. I do not want a surprise attack taking out the majority of my teams. Hopefully all of you have noticed I am a Marine so you might have a few worries. Our job is to protect the rest of the crew and their family's so they can do their jobs. The motto we will work under is "so others may live". Yes I borrowed it from an old Earth's United States Coast guard rescue swimmers, and like them we will do what is necessary to get the job done. I do not want anyone to think they are expendable, but if you can not put the lives of your crew mates or their families first just take the left door when you leave and the Yeoman will have you reassigned with no negative comments attached not everyone wants to work for a Marine. All other proceed through the door to the right for their quarters assignments. Dismissed.
* Traks turned back to the windows and looked at their new home, "How many will I loose and how manny will we manage to bring back?" He watched the reflection in the window and saw all of the assembled officers proceed through the right hand door. Turning to his second in command...*
Traks: I must be getting soft no one bailed out.
LT. Lewis: Well the day is not over.
*They both had a laugh and headed through the right hand door to their new home.*
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Post by Carl Torek on Dec 16, 2007 11:53:17 GMT
They had been on the Raven for well over an hour .. Vanessa had wanted to go to Engineering first, to see where her Dad was the boss. Then, once she had satisfied herself that his job was indeed important enough, due in part to the sheer 'size' of the Engineering department, but also that he had his own office. she then wanted to see the rest of the ship ..
News of the miniature whirling dervish that was sweeping the Raven, soon spread among the transport crew who had brought the ship to Bellicose, and they theatrically jumped out of the way, or jokingly saluted as the Admiral Captain entered, which she acknowledged with a regal nod or wave ..
They had gone to deck nine, where Scott and Vanessa would be living, thought as Carl wasn't one hundred percent 'which' quarters they would take, he let her into the nearest. She ran from room to room, excitedly stating where this or that would go, and more importantly 'in her view' just which of the two bedrooms 'she' would need ..
Checking the ships' chronometer, Carl noticed it was already nineteen thirty six hours .. 'Seven thirty and they had been here since mid-day' he thought to himself, wondering where Vanessa would want to head next, then decided to take the choice from her ..
"Vanessa .. Shall we take a look at the Bridge .. Then we'll need to go and get a bite to eat." he said.
despite all her bubbling enthusiasm for exploration, Carl had caught her yawning once or twice, but the eight year old wasn't going to let tiredness spoil her fun .. She frowned for a second, then stifling yet another yawn, nodded, darting for the door ..
As the turbo-lift doors opened, even Torek was impressed with the view .. The Bridge of the Galaxy-Class Star ship was big !
Vanessa ran the parameter of the room while Carl entered more slowly, taking in every scent, color, look of the Conn and Ops stations, the massive view-screen, and real wood rail that led from on side to the other behind the three Command seats .. Vanessa had noticed him looking at the seats ..
"Which one is yours ?" she asked.
"That one." Carl replied, pointing at the seat to the left of center.
"Go on then ...... Sit in it." she said, mischievously grinning, and before waiting for him to move, threw herself into the Captain's seat, " ...... They're comfy arn't they."
Carl sat next to his companion, and felt the leather beneath his palms .. 'They are comfy yes' he thought to himself with a slight smile ..
"Can we see a picture on there ?" Vanessa asked, pointing at the screen.
"We can see outside the ship I think." Torek said, leaning over, tapping a command into the panel on the arm of the Captain's seat, the screen activated, showing the interior of the 'dock ...
"WOW ... Thats really really ...... BIG !" the eight year old said, almost amazed at the sheer size of the image, but unable to hold back the yawn mid sentence ..
"Yes it is." Carl said, "But I think we should leave now and get something to eat .. You're getting tired."
Nodding, Vanessa got up and held onto Carl's hand as they made their way off the ship .. Once back in his quarters, Carl asked if ham sandwiches were OK while it was late. Vanessa said yes and sat herself on the long settee .. Returning from the replicator, two plates of sandwiches in hand, he could see Vanessa had laid her head on the arm of the seat and was fast asleep .. Putting the plates down, he gently picked the girl up and moved to her room. Placing her on the bed, trying not to waken her, he got an extra blanket from the cupboard and placed it over her. She smiled in her sleep ..
Securing the appartments' door, Carl went to his own room and lay on the bed .. He'd have a moment, then check his Comms before retiring to bed for the ni ...
He was fast asleep before he finished the thought ..........
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Post by anderson on Dec 17, 2007 21:52:01 GMT
Joan finished up her conversation getting to know the men she was in company with a little before heading back to her quarters. It didn't take her long to pack up again and go to the new ship. She was grateful the ship was around and didn't want to stay another minute longer on the base.
Joan looked around a bit leaving her bag in her new quarters. She hadn't seen a ship like this one, but knew things were getting better and better the more she looked around. Eventually she made it to sickbay and went into the office.
"Nothing like work. I wonder what mom's up to," the girl thought and sighed sitting behind the desk. She knew it was getting late but didn't care and started looking over the crew's records. She knew she had a lot of catching up to do.
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Post by markoramius on Dec 18, 2007 20:00:26 GMT
After the discussion over dinner and drinks with Joan and Mc, Marko was getting rather tired. He had been feeling the effects of a cold coming on the last few days and it wasn’t something he was looking forward to. Marko spent much of the time talking to Admiral Mc whilst remembering to involve their new medical officer Joan. His first impressions of her were good, she seemed like a lot of fun much more than their previous Doctor who was a klingon Marko had rarely known.
As they were finishing up Mc tapped his comm badge:
Mc7 to all senior staff of the Raven. Our new ship has docked at the Starbase. Feel free to have a look around your new departments, and indeed new homes, though bear in mind that some technical work will still be being carried out by the techniations from bellicose. We still have some shore leave time to use up while the techies finish up, so enjoy what time we have before we head out for a shake down. Carl, can you join me in my quarters tomorrow at 1000 hours so we can go over the new crew assignments. Mc7 out
Minutes later, Joan had said her goodbyes. Marko was sure she would be heading to the ‘new’ Raven, the truth was Marko was curious to see it himself but hadn’t found the time yet.
“Well Admiral, I am going to find my quarters on the Raven. The galaxy class has always been a favourite of mine, so I cannot wait to get on our next mission.”
Mc smiled back, “See you tomorrow Marko, don’t stay up too late reviewing work schedules or making a nuisance of yourself to the repair crews.”
“Would I do that sir?” Marko said before turning and heading for the docked Raven.
Arriving on board, the Raven was a buzz of activity with maintenance teams in every corner of the ship fixing something or another. There was always something in need of reparation on a starship or rigorous testing in the case of the Raven. Marko arrived at his quarters, he had managed to get one of the few quarters which overlooked the warp nacelles – they were Marko’s favourite part of any starship and originally he had looked into becoming an Engineer. In truth the theorems always bored him and Marko a young man at the time decided upon Operations.
Settling in to his new quarters did not take long, they were so much more spacious than his previous quarters aboard the Intrepid class Raven. It was a strange feeling this new ship didn’t really feel like the Raven, Marko thought as he coughed – his throat felt like it was swelling so he decided to go to Sickbay. As a means to get to know the new Doctor.
After a quick turbolift journey down to Sickbay Marko entered and found Lieutenant McCormick in her office. She looks busy Marko thought as he tapped the class window of her office smiling. Joan briskly stood up and opened the door asking,
“Can I help you Commander?”
“Well, It might be nothing but I have a bit of a cough and my throat feels swollen. I think its just a flu bug, can you have a look?”
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2007 8:15:20 GMT
James had always known that his plans could take years to come to fruition and now that he was so close he would take the next step. The orders had already been sent and Admiral MC would certainly be surprised when he read them. As of today, Captain David James was the Raven's newest crew member as strategic operations officer. For now he would bide his time and work alongside the men and women of the Raven. He would earn their trust and respect and in turn they will help him save all those lives.
With this resolution in mind, James entered the new USS Raven-B. It was definitely a sight to behold and it would surely prove to be a professional challenge. One that James hadn't encountered in decades of service.
"Captain James what are you doing here?" the ops officer on the bridge asked clearly surprised to see him.
"I'm looking for the admiral, know where I can find him?" James asked with a slight smirk on his face.
"He had a debriefing with intelligence," the ops officer replied. David already knew that of course. In fact he had been there, but Intelligence hadn't informed the admiral of this. "I presume he's still on Bellicose."
"Thank you Lieutenant," James said with another smile and promptly left the bridge. For now he would get his quarters ready and then speak to Admiral MC. This would be a very interesting time indeed.
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Post by anderson on Dec 19, 2007 20:02:47 GMT
Joan had been reading and was just finishing on the engineer's file when she heard a tapping on the window. She looked up a bit startled realizing she had gotten too comfortable and that anyone could have snuck up behind her. She sighed wondering if she would ever forget what she had been through for the last two years.
She opened the door and leaned against the side of it smiling at the man she met earlier on the base.
"Can I help you Commander?" She said and waited for the reply. She moved over to a biobed and motioned for him to sit down.
"I understand what you are saying, but it might be more than just some flu bug. We shall see though," she said as he sat down. She picked up the nearest tricorder and scanned his throat discovering just what he had said. It was nothing more than the flu going around.
"I will be right back with the medicine you need," the young woman said getting the hypospray ready herself. She knew someone needed to stay in sickbay and wondered where the rest of her staff was. She returned to him and pressed the hypospray to his neck.
"That and some rest should do it for you. Is there anything else I can do for you?" Joan asked realizing she no longer wanted to read. She hoped he would prefer her company than leaving her alone. She placed the empty hypospray on the table next to the tricorder.
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Post by markoramius on Dec 19, 2007 21:47:07 GMT
"I understand what you are saying, but it might be more than just some flu bug. We shall see though," Joan said as he sat down. She picked up the nearest tricorder and scanned his throat discovering just what he had said. It was nothing more than the flu going around.
Within a couple of minutes the young Doctor had returned and administered the hypospray, the effect was instantaneous with Marko’s throat seeming to widen and instant relieve was gained from that aching cough.
"That and some rest should do it for you. Is there anything else I can do for you?"Joan added,
Marko smiled, he had nothing to do and could use the company but he didn’t know his way around the ship yet.
“Well, you could help me find Ten Forward, I’m not accustomed to my surroundings yet… and I feel like chilling out. What do you reckon Doc, you up for an adventure? Or we could go and annoy the Bellicose maintenance teams testing the ship, they are never pleased to see the ship’s officers around when they are doing their job.”
Marko replied jokingly, but with an edge of seriousness – he was bored and it looked like the Doctor might be too.
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Post by anderson on Dec 19, 2007 23:02:47 GMT
Joan chuckled and pulled up the schematics in her mind finding exactly where they wanted to go.
"Computer activate the EMH. Shall we go?" She said smiling.
"This won't be much of an adventure though. I won't ever get lost on the ship unless the computer goes down. Even then I keep things stored in my head," she said wondering how much this man knew about her. She didn't explain how her mind worked or anything and kept walking on.
"So, what shall we talk about?"
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Post by markoramius on Dec 20, 2007 0:26:25 GMT
Joan activated the EMH and motioned for the door, Marko smiled it was good to get acquainted with new members of the senior staff. At that point Marko noted that he had not spoken to Daniel Biers since the day previously and wondered what their new Counsellor was up to.
"This won't be much of an adventure though. I won't ever get lost on the ship unless the computer goes down. Even then I keep things stored in my head,"
Joan announced as they left sickbay and headed down the corridor and towards the turbolift. Marko gave Joan an inquisitive look but decided it best not to ask, as they entered the turbolift.
"So, what shall we talk about?" Joan asked Marko,
“Well we can talk about lots of things. For instance what did you mean back there about it not being much of an adventure…?”
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Marko decided to ask before it preyed on him for longer as they entered Marko instructed the turbolift to “Deck 10”. As the computer acknowledged the request the doors closed and the lift surged upwards.
After listening to Joan’s answer, the tubolift doors opened onto deck 10 and Ten Forward was just up ahead. “Well, we’re here.” Marko pointed to Ten Forward, it was at least four times the size of what he remembered of Ten Forward on the Intrepid class Raven with large bay windows showing the interior of the starbase as the Raven was docked.
“So, what was your previous assignment and what brings you to the Raven Lieutenant? Have you met Commander Biers? he is also joining us as the ship’s Counsellor.”
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Post by anderson on Dec 20, 2007 0:45:02 GMT
She leaned against the turbolift wall smiling.
"I meant nothing bad by it. The company is good, and that is always a plus. I thought you meant an adventure as in trying to find something you can't," she explained along the short ride to Deck Ten.
"I haven't met anyone other than the admiral, you, and the first officer. I look forward to meeting the rest of the crew. My previous assignment is classified not even I can read about it now. Doesn't matter that is over with. I am here because I wish to be back in space somewhere closer to my only living relative. I also missed serving with other normal people. That was a nightmare," she said and shivered remembering what she had come from.
"Here we are Ten Forward. Shall we get that drink?" She asked and got some juice still not sure if she wanted to try alcohol. She was off age, but she didn't think her mother would approve.
"Tell me a bit about you. What brought you to the Raven? How long have you served here? Any family?" She asked as they got their drinks and took a seat no where near any windows.
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Post by markoramius on Dec 20, 2007 0:55:38 GMT
"I haven't met anyone other than the admiral, you, and the first officer. I look forward to meeting the rest of the crew. My previous assignment is classified not even I can read about it now. Doesn't matter that is over with. I am here because I wish to be back in space somewhere closer to my only living relative. I also missed serving with other normal people. That was a nightmare," John replied
Marko just nodded mutely, he was used to people’s assignments being classified and the secrecy that seemed inherent within parts of StarFleet. From the Raven’s last mission alone, they had many run-ins with StarFleet Intelligence and every second word was ‘classified’.
"Here we are Ten Forward. Shall we get that drink?" Joan asked,
“Yes, I’ll have a glass of apple juice.” Marko replied as Joan got the drinks and sat by a table in the centre of the lounge.
"Tell me a bit about you. What brought you to the Raven? How long have you served here? Any family?"
“Long story, I graduated from the Academy almost a year ago now and was assigned to the USS Raven right out of the Academy. I have had no previous assignments and have learnt to call the Raven home, or I had before it was blown up…” Marko said smiling,
“As for family, there is my mother and father and two younger brothers. My parents never really approved of my ambitions to join StarFleet – they are both farmers back on Earth.” Marko added, turning to Joan.
“What about your parents? Being the daughter of an Admiral cannot be bad…” Marko asked, trying to get to know his new crewmate.
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Post by anderson on Dec 20, 2007 1:55:09 GMT
Joan chuckled.
"You have no idea. I never see that woman, and she's my adopted mother. My parents were killed when I was young I don't even remember them now. I don't have any siblings. What's that like?" Joan asked smiling. She took a drink of her cranberry apple juice savoring the flavor. She couldn't get anything like this where she had last been only being allowed ale or water.
She pushed these thoughts of her past away not wanting to carry that burden any more. It made her sad remembering her last assignment. She had almost spaced and realized it just in time to catch what he said.
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"So why Operations?"
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Post by Carl Torek on Dec 20, 2007 15:15:51 GMT
=^= Admiral Mc7 to all Senior Staff of the Raven .. Our new ship has docked at the Star-base .. Feel free to have a look around your new departments and indeed new homes .. Please bear in mind that some technical work will still be being carried out by the technicians from Bellicose .. We still have some shore leave time to use up while the techs finish up .. So enjoy what time we have before we head out for a 'Shakedown' mission .. Carl .. Can you join me in my quarters tomorrow at 1000 hours so we can go over the new crew assignments .. Mc7 out =^=
Carl had arranged for the Raven's school teacher, Chloe Hrazuik, to stay with Vanessa while he met with the Admiral .. Checking the chronometer, he still had an hour before Chloe was due. So he replicated waffles and jam, along with a glass of fresh orange juice for Vanessa. While he just had a round of toast and a coffee ..
Getting into a fresh uniform after breakfast, he heard the door chime ..
"That should be the teacher Vanessa .. Can you let her in please." then heard hello's in the other room ..
"Commander." Chloe said, as Torek entered the living room.
"Morning Chloe .. I shouldn't be too long with the Admiral .. We're just going to review the Raven crew list .. Along with one or two other things."
"Take as long as you need Commander." Chloe said, sitting herself next to the eight year old, "I'm sure we'll find plenty to do .. Wont we ?" she finished, smiling.
Vanessa nodded enthusiastically .. Then leaping off the settee, threw her arms round Carl, giving him a huge hug .. Carl grinned and then once he was released, headed out of the apartment ..
Fifteen minutes later, he was in Mc's quarters with a few hours' work ahead of him ..
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Receiving a Comm from Admiral Elron, Mc called it a day at fourteen hundred ..
"We'll continue this later Carl .. I need to meet Admiral Elron .. Tell you what .. I'll have all the files transfered to the Raven .. We may as well have our next meeting in my ready-room aboard ship."
"Yes Sir." Torek said, getting up at the same time his CO did, "I'll get an update from the technical department on how the checks are going I think."
"You're still baby-sitting ?" Mc asked as the two headed out the door.
"Yes." Carl replied, a slight grin appearing on his face, "Tell you the truth Sir .. I'm kind of enjoying looking after Vanessa."
"Oh I can see that Carl .. I can see that." Mc said, smiling, "Maybe I'll have to add 'Head of Creche' to your list of roles." he finished, slapping Carl on the shoulder as he headed toward the turbo-lifts ...
"Funny .. Very funny." Carl mumbled, grinning, then he made his way back to his quarters .. He'd use the rest of the day to move into his quarters on the Raven-B he decided ..........
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Post by Carl Torek on Dec 23, 2007 16:27:32 GMT
Once back, he was glad that Chloe had offered to stay with Vanessa while he packed his meager belongings .. There wasn't that much to pack, several uniforms, one or two things he'd picked up, but nothing of what was on the Raven when she was destroyed .. Chloe and Vanessa packed her things .. Then he contacted base housekeeping, informing them that he was vacating the apartment immediately, with that done, re-entered the living room where the two girls were waiting ..
"Right .. All set." he said.
Vanessa jumped up, another chance to go aboard her Fathers' ship, even live there, was alright with her. She liked Chloe, but their games were getting 'too' close to actual school lessons for her liking ..
"Commander .. I'll leave you two to your moving if that's OK."
"OK .. Thank you Ms Hrazuik ..." he began.
"It's Chloe .. That surname is a bit of a handful." she replied, smiling, then as the three left the quarters, she turned to the right and headed to her own rooms. Carl and Vanessa headed for the Raven ..
As they neared the umbilical that joined the Star base to the ship, Carl noticed Captain James leaving the ship ..
"Captain ..." Torek said, frowning slightly, "I didn't expect to see you here."
I was looking for the Admiral." James said, offering no other explanation, though both men knew he could have simply requested the information from the computer .. Carl pointed upward ..
"He's with .. Or at least was with Admiral Elron."
"Ahh .. Thank you .. I just need to confirm my transfer orders with him." yet again giving no further explanation, which inwardly, was beginning to gnaw on Torek's nerves.
"Transfer ?"
"Yes .. I'm assigned as the Raven's Strategic Operations Officer."
"Is that so .. 'Captain' .. Well I'm sure we'll be able to find a use for you .. I'm sure both Colonel Traks and Commander Ramius will be happy for the help."
"I'll be answ ......" James began, but Carl cut him off.
"You will of course be an asset to the ship .. As long as you are aware of your 'position' on the Raven .. I'm sure there will be no problems."
"I'm sure there won't be." Captain James replied, thinking differently, "If you will excuse me .. I'll go find the Admiral." he finished, and with a curt nod, left Carl and Vanessa ..
She watched the man walk away, a calculating look on her eight year old face ..
"I don't like him !" she stated, matter of factly.
'Out of the mouths of babes' Carl thought with a grin.
"Come on .. Let's throw these bags in our quarters and go exploring." Carl said, playfully nudging against Vanessa as he tried to reach the ship first, which of course, he didn't .. He was also making a mental note to discuss James's transfer, and a temporary rank reduction for the Captain, with Admiral Mc ..........
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Post by Scott McLean on Dec 28, 2007 20:28:37 GMT
McLean had been able to pull himself away from his work on the Nevada to write a quick letter to Vanessa. He knew that she was probably doing fine in Carl’s hands but the father inside of him kept wondering how his little girl was doing.
Vanessa,
Hey kiddo I hope all is well with you with Commander Torek. I wish I could tell what I’m doing on board the Nevada but I’m afraid that is classified information; you’ll understand all that when you get older.
I don’t have much time to write, I’ve actually have to get back to work here in just a few minutes. Be a good girl and don’t cause too much trouble for Commander Torek. I’ll write you again real soon I promise.
Love,
Dad
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