((Bridge - Deck 1 - USS Aurora))

::Aurora slid smoothly between the open station doors,
her first time out with her new crew.::

PARKER:  Helm ... make our course 27 mark 116, 1/4
impulse.

HARLEY:  response

PARKER:  Mister Thomas, what's our status .. still
green I hope?

THOMAS:  response

PARKER:  Double check all departments.  Are we still
clear for this test?

::Megan turned to her engineer.::

Mister Powers, I trust we'll have warp when I need it?

POWERS:  response

PARKER:  Helm, when we clear the system change our
heading to 16 mark 75, take us to warp 3.

ANYONE:  response

::Aurora began her trek to the systems edge .... and
beyond.::



Megan Elise Parker
Commander
Commanding Officer
USS Aurora NCC 72750



"Knowledge is it's own reward."

((Captain’s Ready Room))

PARKER:  Very well Commander.  And I really am glad to
have you aboard to keep us safe.  Dismissed.

SOLAN: ::Solan nodded.:: Thank you, Commander. I’m
very glad to be here.

::Solan stood to leave, and headed for the door. Just
before it opened to let him out, he turned and spoke
again.:: Ah, Commander? I’d just like to say,
congratulations on receiving your command.

PARKER:  Thanks you Solan .. without a great crew
behind me on Victory, it could not have happened.

SOLAN: Modesty, it’s a trait human’s have in
abundance. I don’t always understand it, but I can see
it well enough. You’ve earned this ship, Commander,
and this crew. We’ll serve you well.

PARKER:  That means alot to me ... it really does.

::Solan turned and quickly left the ready room. He
wasn’t an emotional person. That was about the most
‘sappy’ he’d ever been in his life. He smiled at the
thought, he was probably getting soft.::

((A few minutes later))

:: Max stood at the door to Megan’s ready room and
heard the familiar chime.::

PARKER:  Enter.

::Max stepped through the now open doors and saw his
captain sitting behind her desk.::

POWERS: I just wanted to give you a report about the
status of engineering ma’am.

::Max handed her the padd so she could read it over.
As she was reading Max went ahead and gave a quick
synopsis.::

POWERS: It seems that everything is up and running.
The work the yard workers are doing is purely cosmetic
at this point.  I anticipate some minor problems that
will creep up as we first leave dock but I don’t
foresee anything too major.

PARKER:  Let's hope not ... I'd hate to stall out and
have to be towed back inside.

POWERS: Yes ma’am.  I have one more diagnostic running
on some of the peripheral systems down in engineering
but those results should come back shortly and well
within Starfleet’s parameters.

PARKER:  Very good.

POWERS: As you can see we have full impulse and warp
capabilities.  Power level throughout the ship are
right where they should be.  Everything is coming back
just they way we’d like it to.

PARKER:  I see.

POWERS: Is there anything else ma’am?

PARKER:  No ... an excellent report.  I'm sure
engineering will not let the ship down.  Dismissed.

(TIMEWARP - NEXT MORNING - 1000)


  ::Megan had requested both Commander Beta and Lt
Thomas arrive an hour early to the briefing to run
over duty rosters, and other unfinished business.
Kael had arrived slightly before beta::

THOMAS: Morning Commander

PARKER:  Good morning Lieutenant.

THOMAS: I've brought status reports and an inventory
of items we will be requiring before we leave.

::Kael handed the second PADD he was carrying to her.
He had thoroughly gone over the information Ensign
Black had prepared for him.  The ensign had done a
good job, that helped make Kael's job easier::

PARKER:  It seems we're further along then
anticipated.

THOMAS: Yes commander.  The ship is still running on
schedule.  I'd like to bring it forward but there are
still some adjustments that are taking some time.
This is a vessel of exploration and science, and I'm
still not happy with the sensor alignment.  But as
you'll see in my report, I'm expecting that to be
finished by 14:00 today

PARKER:  Good, I'm sure we'll be using those systems
extensively.  But we still have time, Starfleet isn't
expecting more then a quick shakedown our first time
out.

::The commander as usual was very understanding.  Kael
knew she wanted to be on the way, but he knew even
more how she wanted everything to be
perfect before we left::

THOMAS: I've compiled a list of duty rosters for my
department, and I've managed to obtain similiar lists
from the other heads of departments.  Beta will be
bringing his with himself this morning.

::Kael took a quick breath, he was hoping he wasnt'
missing anything::

I've also included recreational activites and a
rotational roster.  That fosters close bonding with
certain work groups, while not limiting them to only
working with them.  I want the crew to get to know
everyone.  We will need to work together.

PARKER:  Excellent work, I'm sure I made the right
choice making you my Ops chief.

THOMAS:  response

::With that, Lt Cmdr beta entered.  As first officer,
Beta would take on most of the duties involved in crew
duty rosters and any disputes thus.  Commander Parker
no doubt would be interested in what beta had to say.
Kael stepped slightly to the side, allowing Beta room
to speak::

(OOC:  Beta is undergoing tests at school, so he'll
have to backsimm this later this week.  We'll continue
then.)



Megan Elise Parker
Commander
Commanding Officer
USS Aurora NCC 72750



"Knowledge is it's own reward."

Thomas: I've just received word, our last remaining supplies including medical supplies have arrived.  The good doctor can arranged for everything she needs to be brought to sickbay when she has the time.  Operations reports maximum efficiency commander. 

Harley: Helm is a go Captain, Everything's running at 100%

Parker:  Launch preparations are proceeding more rapidly then expected ... by all reports.  The crew and the yard hands have done an outstanding job getting us ready.

:: This was good news to Harley, he understood the need to make sure the ship was ready ...especially a new ship like this, but he wanted to take her out, he wanted to be at the helm, taking this ship to where-ever she had to go. ::

Parker: The yard chief has given us the green light to launch ... today. 

:: Harley was pleased, they were finaly going to be leaving the Starbase. ::

Parker: After this meeting you will have 1 hour to prepare, then we head out for a shakedown.  I want to use this flight to double check our readiness.
Commander Beta and Lieutenant Thomas will be running
readiness drills at random.  Expect the unexpected.

Parker: If there's nothing else ... I suggest you return to your stations and prepare for launch.
Dismissed.

Parker: If there's nothing else ... I suggest you return to your stations and prepare for launch.
Dismissed.

:: They stood up and left the room, heading there separate ways, Josh headed to the bridge, exiting the bridge door, he walked to his console and began to make last minute preparations, throughout the hour readiness drills were done, they all worked out ... getting better as they were done. ::

(1 hour later - Bridge)

:: Josh read the sequence out in his mind. ::

oORCS Thrusters ... ready, Impulse engines ...Online, Warp ... operational, Navigational sensors ... Operational. oO

:: The checks were complete, Helm check was complete. ::

:: The bridge was by now a hub of activity, there was a air of anticipation with a slight tinge of tension ... this was Aurora's first proper cruise, a shakedown. ::

Thomas: We have been given the all clear.  Commander we are clear for launch.

Parker: Very well Lieutenant.  Throw off all moorings ... secure from external support mode.

Mister Harley ... take us out, thrusters only.

:: Josh heard the Mooring clamps disengage, and the sound the ship made, began a slighty higher tone, as her systems and operations was done under her own power, without seeing them, he knew that the ships lights were coming on, almost simutaniously, It would be a sight to see for anybody watching, part of him wished he could see it from the outside ... but he was even more pleased to be piloting the ship himself, to be on the ship. ::

Harley: Aye Sir, taking us out Thrusters only.

:: Parker had obviously asked The stations CO, not to have there tractor beams, 'taxi', the ship out of the doors, Harley was a little nervous about this fact, he knew he was more then capable of doing this operation, although doing it for real was totaly different from the simulations. ::

oO Is She testing me? Oo

:: He kept an eye on his little veiw screen, it came up with more information, distance to the doors, distance between the ship and both sides of the doors and other information he needed, he kept looking from the veiwscreen to his console. ::

Ensign Joshua Harley

Helmsman

USS Aurora

((Main Engineering))

:: Max was getting used to his new surroundings.  Even
though the Aurora was small compared to the other
ships in the fleet she was big to Ensign Powers.  He
had never been inside main engineering on an actual
Federation starship before.  He just wanted to enjoy
the feeling and experience for a little while.  He
found a comfy chair and just swirled back and forth
for a minute.::

:: He closed his eyes and imagined the ship in some
sort of battle with things badly damaged.  Sparks
flying everywhere.  Casualties and injuries mounting.
Things were looking bad for the Aurora and her crew.
But somehow, and Max hadn’t quite worked out the
details yet, he and the rest of engineering were able
to somehow give Parker all the power she needed to get
the ship and her crew to safety.::

oO One day . . . I know I’m going to come through big
time for this ship.  Oo

:: He was brought out of his little fantasy by a
voice.::

CRISTO: Ensign Powers?

:: Max sat upright and gave a few tugs at the uniform
while clearing his throat.::

POWERS: Yes Cristo, what is it?

::Cristo walked over the Max and handed him a padd.::

CRISTO: I just wanted to give you a copy of the status
reports from engineering so far.  It seems that
everything is in order for the most part.

POWERS: Thanks.

::Max looked over the reports quickly, trying to see
if anything would jump out at him as a problem.::

POWERS: You did a great job with this.  Thanks.  I’m
going to run this up to the captain so she can look it
over.

((A few minutes later))

:: Max stood at the door to Parker’s ready room and
heard the familiar chime.::

PARKER: response

::Max stepped through the now open doors and saw his
captain sitting behind her desk.::

POWERS: I just wanted to give you a report about the
status of engineering ma’am.

::Max handed her the padd so she could read it over.
As she was reading Max went ahead and gave a quick
synopsis.::

POWERS: It seems that everything is up and running.
The work the yard workers are doing is purely cosmetic
at this point.  I anticipate some minor problems that
will creep up as we first leave dock but I don’t
foresee anything too major.

PARKER: response

POWERS: Yes ma’am.  I have one more diagnostic running
on some of the peripheral systems down in engineering
but those results should come back shortly and well
within Starfleet’s parameters.

PARKER: response

POWERS: As you can see we have full impulse and warp
capabilities.  Power level throughout the ship are
right where they should be.  Everything is coming back
just they way we’d like it to.

PARKER: response

POWERS: Is there anything else ma’am?

PARKER: response

OOC: I guess what happens next depends on the response
here so I’m going to leave this alone and jump to the
group briefing.  I will backsim if needed.  Feel free
to kick me out of the office 

((TIME WARP))

((Conference Room – 1100 hours))

::Everyone was sitting around and talking when
Commander Parker came in.  Then entire group jumped to
their feet.::

PARKER:  As you were.

::She moved to the head of the large conference table
and took her chair.::

PARKER:  Anyone have anything for me before I begin?

THOMAS:  I've just received word, our last remaining
supplies including medical supplies have arrived.  The
good doctor can arranged for everything she needs to
be brought to sickbay when she has the time.
Operations reports maximum efficiency commander.

::She listened before continuing.::

PARKER:  Launch preparations are proceeding more
rapidly then expected ... by all reports.  The crew
and the yard hands have done an outstanding job
getting us ready.

ANYONE:  response

PARKER:  The yard chief has given us the green light
to launch ... today.

:: Max’s eyebrows went upwards in shock.  All his hard
work was about to be put to the test.::

PARKER: After this meeting you will have 1 hour to
prepare, then we head out for a shakedown.  I want to
use this flight to double check our readiness.
Commander Beta and Lieutenant Thomas will be running
readiness drills at random.  Expect the unexpected.

:: That was one of those phrases that everyone knew
what it meant while at the same time had absolutely no
clue what it meant.  Max smiled to himself a little.::

ANYONE:  response

PARKER:  If there's nothing else ... I suggest you
return to your stations and prepare for launch.
Dismissed.

((TIME WARP – 1 hour later))

((Bridge))

::Everyone was one the bridge.  Max knew that he
should probably be down in engineering but he wanted
to be on the bridge for the maiden launch.  Parker
gave the order, Harley’s fingers danced across his
console, and the ship slowly began to crawl forward.
It had begun.::


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((Captain’s Ready Room))

PARKER:  Very well Commander.  And I really am glad to
have you aboard to keep us safe.  Dismissed.

SOLAN: ::Solan nodded.:: Thank you, Commander. I’m very glad to be here.

::Solan stood to leave, and headed for the door. Just before it opened to let him out, he turned and spoke again.:: Ah, Commander? I’d just like to say, congratulations on receiving your command.

PARKER: (Response)

SOLAN: Modesty, it’s a trait human’s have in abundance. I don’t always understand it, but I can see it well enough. You’ve earned this ship, Commander, and this crew. We’ll serve you well.

PARKER: (Response if any)

SOLAN: ::Solan turned and quickly left the ready room. He wasn’t an emotional person. That was about the most ‘sappy’ he’d ever been in his life. He smiled at the thought, he was probably getting soft.::

((Time Warp-Bridge))

SOLAN: ::Solan sat on the bridge at the tactical station. It was in a corner, and fairly small, compared to a number of other ships he’d seen. But the Aurora didn’t have much need for weapons. That meant he wouldn’t always have much to do, but with this crew, he doubted he’d ever be bored.::

BETA:  response

SOLAN: ::Solan proudly sprang to his feet with the rest of the officers, respectfully rising as Commander Parker came onto a fully staffed bridge for the first time.::

PARKER:  As you were.

::Solan slowly sat, enjoying the feel of the bridge with all the crew there.::

PARKER:  Anyone have anything for me before I begin?

ANYONE:  response

SOLAN: Tactical and Security report everything is ready. The transport for our photon torpedoes arrived on schedule, and transfer is complete. Security has everything we need.

::Solan listened as the reports continued. Everything seemed to be in working order.::

PARKER:  Launch preparations are proceeding more
rapidly then expected ... by all reports.  The crew
and the yard hands have done an outstanding job
getting us ready.

ANYONE:  response

SOLAN: ::Solan smiled slightly. With this crew, nothing less was expected.::

PARKER:  The yard chief has given us the green light
to launch ... today. 

::Solan raised an eyebrow. That was a bit of a shocker, but also very exhilarating.::

After this meeting you will have 1 hour to prepare,
then we head out for a shakedown.  I want to use this
flight to double check our readiness.

Commander Beta and Lieutenant Thomas will be running
readiness drills at random.  Expect the unexpected.

SOLAN: ::Solan nodded. He’d had a professor in the Academy that had loved that saying . . . it usually came right before a pop-quiz, or a sudden and embarrassing call to the front of the class.::

ANYONE:  response

PARKER:  If there's nothing else ... I suggest you
return to your stations and prepare for launch.
Dismissed.

::Solan turned to the Tactical station and tapped a few controls.::

SOLAN: =/\=Solan to Torpedo Control. Have the torpedoes been stored yet? =/\=

BIRK: ::Down in the torpedo control room, Lt. JG Birk groaned and dropped his circuit spanner and whacked his head solidly against the bulkhead.::

oOMan! I have got the WORST timing ever! I get down here right as the chief decides to call . . . wahoo.Oo

::He thought that last bit sarcastically. He winced at the pain in his head, then put on a happy voice for the return call, tapping his comm.-badge.::

=/\=Birk here, sir. We’ve got the torpedoes on their way to the storage now. We’re just doing checkups on a few to make sure they’re good to go. =/\=

::He hoped his ‘happy voice’ was enough to conceal his ‘why does this guy have to check on me every few minutes’ attitude. Most people didn’t grate on Birk’s nerves like this. Birk got along with almost everybody, just something about the way Solan acted irked him. Go figure.::

SOLAN: =/\=Good, I’ll expect them to be ready when we launch in about an hour. We’ll be conducting a few Tactical and Security tests, please be prepared. I’ll organize from the bridge. Solan out. =/\=

BIRK: ::Birk made sure the link was closed, then lowered his voice to imitate Solan’s gravelly intonation.:: Get it done! Get it done now! Then I’ll take over.

CREWMEN: ::A crewmen behind Birk, working on another torpedo, laughed.:: What’s up with you, Lt.? I’ve never seen you do that before.

BIRK: ::Birk laughed.:: I ‘spose not. I dunno, he just rubs me wrong, ya know?

CREWMEN: Yeah, I know. You do the same thing to me!

BIRK: ::Birk’s head jerked up in surprise, but he was met with the laughed glance of the crewmen. The both had a good chuckle, then got back to work.::

Lt. Commander Solan

Chief of Security

USS Aurora

And

Lt. JG Birk

Security Office

USS Aurora

(OOC:  I'm still waiting on status reports from
Engineering and Medical, as well as the morning
meeting with Ops and the FO.

I don't want people to get bored ... So I'm moving us
forward.  Please BACKSIMM those meetings, they are
important to the setup of the mission to come.)


((Conference Room - Deck 1 - USS Aurora))

::At 1100 hours sharp Megan strode into the conference
room.  Her officers were assembled, chatting amonst
themselves.::

BETA:  response

::Everyone jumped to their feet.::

PARKER:  As you were.

::She moved to the head of the large conference table
and took her chair.::

PARKER:  Anyone have anything for me before I begin?

ANYONE:  response

::She listened before continuing.::

PARKER:  Launch preparations are proceeding more
rapidly then expected ... by all reports.  The crew
and the yard hands have done an outstanding job
getting us ready.

ANYONE:  response

PARKER:  The yard chief has given us the green light
to launch ... today.

::She paused for the words to sink in.::

After this meeting you will have 1 hour to prepare,
then we head out for a shakedown.  I want to use this
flight to double check our readiness.

Commander Beta and Lieutenant Thomas will be running
readiness drills at random.  Expect the unexpected.

ANYONE:  response

PARKER:  If there's nothing else ... I suggest you
return to your stations and prepare for launch.
Dismissed.

::The group broke up with much quiet discussion
between the officers as they departed the conference
room.::

(TIMEWARP - 1 HOUR)

((Bridge - Deck 1))

::Megan sat in her command chair, Beta by her side.
The rest of her bridge crew sat at their stations,
switching glances between their stations and back at
her.::

THOMAS:  response (tell us the yard chief has cleared
us to depart)

PARKER:  Very well Lieutenant.  Throw off all moorings
... secure from external support mode.

Mister Harley ... take us out, thrusters only.

tbc ...


Megan Elise Parker
Commander
Commanding Officer
USS Aurora NCC 72750



"Knowledge is it's own reward."

(OOC:  Ens Harley, sorry but I couldn't figure out
anything for you to do prebrief ... so you have the
run of the ship.  Run into anyone you want, I have
everyone running around like crazy so it shouldn't be
that hard.

LtCmdr Solan ... where to begin, not sure that grenade
launchers are appropriate on a strickly science ship
and Aurora only carries a max of 25 photon torpedoes
... not going to make your job easy.

Everyone else, great job so far.  Great simms ... and
I look forward to many ... many more.  You may notice
I am a very active simmer.  I will take the time to
answer all of your simms ... no more then a day behing
you.  I have no problem simming everyday ... sometimes
multiple times daily.)

((Ready Room - Deck 1 - USS Aurora))

::Megan had just finished talking with Beta and Kael.
She moved to the replicator to get a cup of tea when
the door chimed.::

PARKER:  Enter.

::In walked her Chief Science Officer .. one of the
most important people on the Science Vessel Aurora.::

DOMINUS:  response

PARKER:  Glad you see you made it over from the
Victory.  I'd have hated to launch without the head of
my science department.

DOMINUS:  response

PARKER:  Have you had a chance to visit your
department?

DOMINUS:  response

::She moved to her desk with her cup, urging the
Vulcan to sit.::

PARKER:  Well, you will notice that this ship is built
around your and your crew.  There are two stations on
the bridge for science, we carry no holodecks ... all
that space was given to science, and you'll be
allocated as much time with the computers as your work
requires.

DOMINUS:  response

PARKER:  Now for the hard part.  All that means that
I'll be asking alot for your and your department ...
daily.  Your people will get little rest when we're
involved in a survey and it will be up to you to keep
control.

DOMINUS:  response

(OOC:  I'll backsimm if necessary)

::After talking to Dominus, Megan return to getting
her office the way she felt more comfortable.  Within
the hour ... her door again chimed.::

PARKER:  Enter.

::The door slid open, and Solan stepped in, he glanced
around the room.::

PARKER: (Response if any)

SOLAN: Captain, Security is already well equipped, all
weapons are onboard, checked, and confirmed active. A
small amount of heavy ordinance will be transferred
aboard tomorrow. I intend to have a full security
contingent there, just as a precaution.

PARKER:  A wise precaution ... even in port.  What
about your other duties?  I know you're covering twice
as much as you're used to from Vitory.

SOLAN: Yes, ma'am. Tactical is a little bit of a
different story.  The ship's main phasers still need
to be retuned and realigned. I can get a team on that
immediately. We only have a small compliment of
torpedoes at the moment. The rest are still being
shipped from Starbase 112.

PARKER:  You'd think they'd carry enough to equip us,
since we carry such a small number.

SOLAN: They should be here before the launch. Transfer
will take place immediately upon arrival.

PARKER:  Very well Commander.  And I really am glad to
have you aboard to keep us safe.  Dismissed.

SOLAN:  response





Megan Elise Parker
Commander
Commanding Officer
USS Aurora NCC 72750



"Knowledge is it's own reward."

((Security Office))

SOLAN: ::Solan sat back in his chair, he was just finishing reading
the last of Lt. Birk's Security report. It looked good, all weapons
personnel weapons had been loaded and stored. The heavier ordinance
was being brought aboard today by a full security contingent. They
would have a few small photon grenade launchers and grenades,
portable forcefield generators etc.

Solan had yet to inspect the Tactical systems. Birk had informed
Solan that he had assigned the report to a crewmen, and that it
would be done within the next hour or so.::

PARKER:  =/\= Captain to Lieutenant Commander Solan.
=/\=

SOLAN: =/\=::Solan sat up quickly and tapped his comm.-badge.::
Solan here, ma'am. =/\=

PARKER:  =/\= Can you come to my office ... I need a
Tactical and Security status report? =/\=

SOLAN: ::Solan looked at the padd in his hand.:: =/\=I can,
Commander. =/\=

PARKER:  =/\= Also, I'd like all the crew's security
clearances up to date by tomorrow morning .. if that's
possible. =/\=

SOLAN: ::Solan winced slightly. That was something he couldn't pass
off to Birk, or any other officer. He would have to do it
personally, and it would take a lot of work.:: =/\=Aye, Commander.
I'll get it done. =/\=

PARKER:  =/\= That will be fine, Parker out. =/\=

SOLAN: ::Solan quickly accessed the tactical database, and checked
on it's status. It was only a cursory check, the one he hoped to
receive from a crewmen later that day would be far more thorough.
When he was done, he hurried off to the Captain's ready room.::

((Time warp-Bridge))

SOLAN: ::Solan stood on the bridge for the first time. It was
smaller than the Victory's, but just as efficient. Solan reminded
himself not to compare the two ships. They were vastly different,
each with it's own pros and cons.

He rang the small bell outside the ready room.::

PARKER: (Response)

SOLAN: ::The door slid open, and Solan stepped in, he glanced around
the room. Commander Parker had already started personalizing it. He
smiled, humans were like that. It gave them a certain individuality
a lot of species lacked.::

PARKER: (Response if any)

SOLAN: ::Solan sat down and dove straight into his report.::

Captain, Security is already well equipped, all weapons are onboard,
checked, and confirmed active. A small amount of heavy ordinance
will be transferred aboard tomorrow. I intend to have a full
security contingent there, just as a precaution.

PARKER: (Response)

SOLAN: Yes, ma'am. Tactical is a little bit of a different story.
The ship's main phasers still need to be retuned and realigned. I
can get a team on that immediately. We only have a small compliment
of torpedoes at the moment. The rest are still being shipped from
Starbase 112.

PARKER: (Response)

SOLAN: They should be here before the launch. Transfer will take
place immediately upon arrival.

PARKER: (Response)

(OOC: Got some slightly bad news for you . . . I'll be gone from
about a half hour from now until Sunday sometime. I don't think that
will be too much of a problem. I'll try to catch up on anything I
missed when I get back. Happy SIMing! :D)

Lt. Commander Solan
Chief of Security
USS Victory

((Bridge – Deck 1 – USS Aurora))

:: Megan sat at her desk looking at the bare walls.
She wondered what exactly would make it look more a
home, when the door chimed. ::

PARKER:  Enter.

::Beta and Kael entered and sat.::

BETA: Sir.

PARKER:  Sit gentlemen .. we have work before we're
ready to launch.

THOMAS: (reponse)

:: Cmdr. Parker passed them a padd to Beta and
Thomas.::

PARKER:  As you can see, we'll be ready for launch in
two days.  Our crew is aboard ... I want them helping
the yard workers to get this done as quickly as
possible.  Mister Thomas, set up a work schedule for
that.

THOMAS:  response

PARKER:  This is a new ship and I'm expecting
problems.  Nothing serious, but any problem can become
that way.

THOMAS:  response

(OOC: Back sim if necessary)

BETA: If that is all sir?

:: Parker nodded in a agreement both men got up and
headed out. Beta made his way to the Captain’s chair
being up the interface he began to start preparation
for the launch.::

(OOC: Since we have already finish Dominus I am
changing your sim.)

DOMINUS: Hello Lt. Cmdr, Lt. I am on my way to report
to Captain
Parker care to join me?

BETA: I have some work to do I am sorry Lt.

DOMINUS: (response)

BETA: But I would report to him immediately.

DOMINUS: (response)

::Beta watch as the ensign who he had met on the
victory many  months ago, and now was Lt.(jg). Rang
the bell and entered.::

((TIME-WARP))

PARKER:  =/\= Captain to Lieutenant Commander Beta.
=/\=

BETA:  =/\= Go a head sir. =/\=

PARKER:  =/\= Schedule a brief for all officers ...
1100 hours tomorrow. =/\=

BETA:  =/\= Yes sir. =/\=

PARKER:  =/\= Also, I'll need you and Lieutenant
Thomas here one hour before to finalize the duty
roster and take care of last minute launch preps. =/\=

BETA:  =/\= Aye sir. A few systems still have not be
check. =/\=

PARKER:  =/\= We'll discuss it then .. Parker out.
=/\=

Lt.Cmdr Beta
FO
USS Aurora

"It has been said something as small as a flutter of a
butterfly's
wings cause a typhoon half way around the world" Chaos
Theory






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OOC: sorry guys i really would have like one of the first sims but i
was on holiday in corfu so didn't have chance... and to be honest i
wasn't really expecting the Aurora to be launched when it was...

Congrats Parker btw on getting your own command and thanks for
bringing me aboard.

USS Aurora - Science Lab 1

::Dominus had been brought aboard the brand new ship the USS Aurora.
Captain Parker as she know was had requested him aboard the ship
which was a privelage.  Dominus had been aboard the ship for around
two hours and had been arranging his quarters and sorting the science
lab to his own specifications.

Dominus started making his way to the bridge he thought it
appropriate to meet Captain Parker and report for duty as he had done
on arrival to the Victory.  As Dominus entered the turbo-lift it went
up around two decks and stopped as the doors opened he saw Lt. Cmdr
Beta and Lt. Thomas on the way to the turbo-lift.

DOMINUS: Hello Lt. Cmdr, Lt. I am on my way to report to Captain
Parker care to join me?

ANYONE: RESPONSE

::The three officers took the turbo-lift up to the bridge and stepped
out on to the deck.

((Bridge – Deck 1 – USS Aurora))

:: Beta stood next to the door, tapping the door bell,
the lifeless bleep rang out, the soften answer return
and both men entered.::

BETA: Sir.

ANYONE: (reponse)

TAG

Lt. (jg) Dominus
Chief of Science
USS Victory

((Ready Room - Deck 1 - USS Aurora))

::After he first officer and chief of operations left,
Megan had some time to review the full status of the
ship preparations.

After about an hour, she was finally done ... time to
get started.::

PARKER:  =/\= Captain to Lieutenant Commander Solan.
=/\=

SOLAN:  response

PARKER:  =/\= Can you come to my office ... I need a
Tactical and Security status report? =/\=

SOLAN:  response

PARKER:  =/\= Also, I'd like all the crew's security
clearances up to date by tomorrow morning .. if that's
possible. =/\=

SOLAN:  response

PARKER:  =/\= That will be fine, Parker out. =/\=

:: Now on to engineering. ::

PARKER:  =/\= Captain to Ensign Powers. =/\=

POWERS: =/\= Ensign Powers here. =/\=

PARKER:  =/\= Put together a engineering status
report.  I need to know just what our engines are
capable of ... and that they're going to be there for
me if I need them.

Bring the data to me in my briefing room in say .... 2
hours. =/\=

POWERS: =/\= Yes ma’am.  Understood.  I’ll be there.
=/\=

::Max turned back to Crewman Cristo::

PARKER:  =/\= Captain to Doctor Zazou. =/\=

ZAZOU:  response

PARKER:  =/\= Doctor, inventory our medical and
emergency supplies.  Make a list of any shortcomings
and get it to me this afternoon. =/\=

ZAZOU:  response

PARKER:  =/\= We will be leaving the starbase in a
day, I'd like to know we're ready for anything.
Parker out. =/\=

::Now she was ready for launch preps.::

PARKER:  =/\= Captain to Lieutenant Commander Beta.
=/\=

BETA:  response

PARKER:  =/\= Schedule a brief for all officers ...
1100 hours tomorrow. =/\=

BETA:  response

PARKER:  =/\= Also, I'll need you and Lieutenant
Thomas here one hour before to finalize the duty
roster and take care of last minute launch preps. =/\=

BETA:  response

PARKER:  =/\= We'll discuss it then .. Parker out.
=/\=

(OOC:  Okay, everyone has something to do.  Once this
is finished we'll launch and the fun will begin.)


Megan Elise Parker
Commander
Commanding Officer
USS Aurora NCC 72750



"Knowledge is it's own reward."

((Aurora, Bridge))

:: When Romi and Joshua came in they saw Max talking to commander Parker.
They walked towards them, they could hear their conversation.::

PARKER: So Mister Powers, you're my new engineer ...welcome aboard.

POWERS: I am very excited.  Honestly, a little nervous too, but very
excited.  How about you?  Nervous?

PARKER: Even Commanders get nervous and excited ... but it's our job to
maintain control so we rarely show it.

:: Romi smile inside::

Parker: Ensign Zazou?

Zazou: Yes, ma'am.

Parker:  Aurora's new medical officer ... it may surprise you to learn that
I am a Starfleet surgeon.
I'll be expecting the best for medical.

Zazou; Of course, now pressure here. ::Romi gave a big smile.::

Parker:  Don't worry, it's a small crew ... medical shouldn't keep you too
busy.

:: Parker talked to Joshua for a moment when she spoke to the three of us
together.::

PARKER:  Get your gear stowed, check in with your departments ... a brief
will be scheduled shortly.

Zazou: Yes, ma'am.

:: When the three od them walked away, Romi noticed that Max was going to
say something.::

Powers: I want to know what you guys thought about our new CO.  Do you like
her?

Zazou: She has something gentile.

Powers: Yeah.  I know what you mean.  She seems really friendly.
Approachable.  Like, if we have a problem or a concern we can take it up
with her.

Zazou: Yes, exactly.

Harley: [response]

Powers: Exactly.  Tough but fair.

Zazou: Right you are!

Powers: Well, we should all catch up later.  I’m going to head down to
engineering before our briefing.  I want to see where I’ll be working.

Zazou: That is a great idea. I think I'll go to medical. Joshua, would you
like to come?

Powers: Bye!

Zazou: See you!

Harley: [response]

OOC: Okay I'll leave at that because of a pile of homework. I'm sorry I'm
not moving the plot forward but I'll SIM again tomorrow, and send in a
better one!

--
Ensign Zazou
Medical

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((Bridge))

::The three green-as-can-be ensigns finished their
initial meeting with their new captain.  Max was
impressed.  She obviously had the abilities need to be
a captain otherwise Starfleet would not have promoted
her this far.  But, and more perhaps more important to
Max, she seemed approachable too.  He wasn’t afraid of
her.  She wasn’t imtimidating.  Ensign Powers liked
Captain Parker already and he knew that he would learn
a lot from her.::

::Ensign Powers was curious to find out what his
training classmates thought of their new CO but he
wanted to get down to engineering too::

POWERS: Hey guys.

::Ensigns Harley and Zazou turned towards him.::

POWERS: I want to know what you guys thought about our
new CO.  Do you like her?

HARLEY/ZAOU: response?

POWERS: Yeah.  I know what you mean.  She seems really
friendly.  Approachable.  Like, if we have a problem
or a concern we can take it up with her.

HARLEY/ZAZOU: response?

POWERS: Exactly.  Tough but fair.

HARLEY/ZAZOU: response?

POWERS: Well, we should all catch up later.  I’m going
to head down to engineering before our briefing.  I
want to see where I’ll be working.

HARLEY/ZAZOU: response?

POWERS: Bye!

:: Max turned and headed towards to turbolift.  The
doors parted with the typical rush of air and Max
stepped aboard::

POWERS: Deck seven.

:: As the turbolift jumped into action there was
hardly any noticeable movement.  It was so smooth.
The ride was fast but Max’s thoughts were racing
through his head the entire time.  Not only was this
his first assignment, but in a way, it was the
Aurora’s too.  This was to be her maiden voyage.  Max
did not want to mess it up.  It was going to be his
job to make sure that they could get wherever they
needed to get.  He gave the ship power.  He gave it
life.  He didn’t want anything to happen on his
watch::


((Main Engineering))

:: The turbolift came to a stop and the doors parted.
Max looked out at the scene ahead of him.  There were
still some Starfleet personnel putting finishing
touches on the ship.  A few lights were still being
installed.  Some of the panels were getting their
final tweaks before the Aurora pulled out of her dock.
  Max could hear more work being done to engineering
but it seemed like only cosmetics at this point.  He
knew that the bulk of the ship was done.  The crew of
the Aurora was about to embark on the most exciting
journey of their lives and Max, for one, couldn’t
wait.::

:: He started to walk around engineering, trying to
get a feel for his new surroundings.  Max wanted to
know where everything was.  He knew that sooner or
later, and more likely sooner than later, his skills
would be put to the test. He heard somebody come up
behind him.  Max spun around to see who it was.::

CRISTO: Oh I’m sorry sir.  Didn’t mean to scare you.

::Max put his right hand over his heart and let out a
little sigh.::

POWERS: It’s ok.  I was just lost in my thoughts and
didn’t expect anyone to be behind me.  Who might you
be?

CRISTO: I’m Crewman Will Cristo.  And you?

:: Crewman Cristo stuck out his hand.  Max grabbed
it.::

POWERS: Ensign Max Powers.  I’ve been assigned here to
engineering.  How about you?

CRISTO: Well then, I guess I’m at your service.  I’ve
been assigned here to engineering as well.

POWERS: Great.  Have you had a chance to look around?

:: Cristo nodded.::

CRISTO: Yes sir I have.  Everything seems to be just
about ready to go.  As you can see Starfleet is just
putting the finishing touches on.

:: There was a slight pause as Powers looked around
engineering, trying to take it all in.::

CRISTO: Judging by the single pip on your collar I’m
assuming this is your first assignment.  What do you
think about the Aurora?

POWERS: So far so good.  The Aurora’s a little smaller
a ship than I expected to be assigned to, but I think
it’s going to be a great ship.

:: Their conversation was interrupted by his comm
badge.::

PARKER: response?

::Max tapped his comm badge to reply.::

POWERS: =/\= Ensign Powers here. =/\=

PARKER: response?

::A briefing.  Max figured that the Captain would
explain a little bit about what she expects.  Tell
them how she was going to run her ship.  Maybe even a
little bit about their first mission.::

POWERS: =/\= Yes ma’am.  Understood.  I’ll be there.
=/\=

::Max turned back to Crewman Cristo::

POWERS: Well you heard the lady.  I better get going.
It was nice meeting you Crewman.

::They shook hands again.::

CRISTO: You too sir.  I’ll be seeing you.


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Engineering
USS Aurora NCC 72750


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((Bridge – Deck 1 – USS Aurora))

:: Megan sat at her desk looking at the bare walls.
She wondered what exactly would make it look more a
home, when the door chimed. ::

PARKER:  Enter.

::Beta and Kael entered and Megan had them sit.::

BETA: Sir.

PARKER:  Sit gentlemen .. we have work before we're
ready to launch.

ANYONE: (reponse)

::Megan passed them a padd each.::

PARKER:  As you can see, we'll be ready for launch in
two days.  Our crew is aboard ... I want them helping
the yard workers to get this done as quickly as
possible.  Mister Thomas, set up a work schedule for
that.

ANYONE:  response

PARKER:  This is a new ship and I'm expecting
problems.  Nothing serious, but any problem can become
that way.

ANYONE:  response



Megan Elise Parker
Commander
Commanding Officer
USS Aurora NCC 72750



"Knowledge is it's own reward."

((Main Engineering, Deck 7))

::The two entered main engineering.  As to be
expected, engineering was much smaller
in size compared with the victory.  Looking
over at beta, Kael smiled that it would be
nothing for beta to adapt to the new arrangement;
he is an android after all.

THOMAS: Bit smaller than your used to hey
Beta.

BETA: But remember Lt. for a science vessel this is
Starfleet issue engineering and does not need a larger
area.

THOMAS: Oh of course.  Its funny starfleet
issue never really takes into account
all the different situations your going to
encounter does it.

::The lt. was running over a few things as he spoke.::

THOMAS: You could probably spend a few weeks making
improvements, on what is an already elegant design.

BETA: Do you think that we should?

THOMAS: ::Laughing:: How did I know you
were going to say that

BETA: I do not understand.

THOMAS: It was a rhetorical question beta
....never mind.  Lets take a look at the
science labs.

::Before both of them could get anywhere
beta's commbadge called out::

PARKER:  =/\= Captain to Commander Beta. =/\=

BETA:  =/\= Go ahead sir. =/\=

PARKER:  =/\= Please come to my ready room.  Bring
Mister Thomas ... we need to get our watch schedule
set up before we leave spacedock. =/\=

BETA:  =/\= Aye sir. =/\=

THOMAS: I've never been on a new ship before.
I'm only hoping they don't come with lots of crinks
to iron out.

BETA: I believe that there is a 25% chance that there
will be over 50% of “crinks” as you put in this ship.

THOMAS: I'll bet.  I guess we should head
to the ready room.


::An ensign approached, beta who had now up load most
of the crew to his net I recognised him, he was Ensign
Blocks. He left the Lt. to deal with him. Where they
where done both men walked to the turbo lift heading
to the bridge.::

((Bridge – Deck 1 – USS Aurora))

:: Beta stood next to the door, tapping the door bell,
the lifeless bleep rang out, the soften answer return
and both men entered.::

BETA: Sir.

ANYONE: (reponse)

Lt.Cmdr Beta
FO
USS Aurora

"It has been said something as small as a flutter of a
butterfly's
wings cause a typhoon half way around the world" Chaos
Theory








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((Bridge - Deck 1 - USS Aurora))

::Megan arrived to find three eager ensigns standing
in the middle of the confusion of the dock workers
working around them.::

POWERS: Hello, ma’am.  I’m Ensign Max Powers.

PARKER:  Commander Parker ... do you have something
for me?

POWERS: Yes ma’am.  I’ve been assigned to the Aurora.

::She took the padds from each of the three and looked
at them quickly.::

PARKER: So Mister Powers, you're my new engineer ...
welcome aboard.

POWERS: I am very excited.  Honestly, a little nervous
too, but very excited.  How about you?  Nervous?

PARKER: Even Commanders get nervous and excited ...
but it's our job to maintain control so we rarely show
it.

Ensign Zazou?

ZAZOU:  response

PARKER:  Aurora's new medical officer ... it may
surprise you to learn that I am a Starfleet surgeon.
I'll be expecting the best for medical.

ZAZOU:  response

PARKER:  Don't worry, it's a small crew ... medical
shouldn't keep you too busy.

(turning to the last) Ensign Harley?

HARLEY:  response

PARKER:  Ever flown an starship before?

HARLEY:  response

PARKER:  Well as helm officer you'll be getting alot
of time at the controls here.  Just try not to dent my
ship leaving spacedock.

::Megan tried to look very stern for a moment then
smiled.::

Don't worry, Aurora is state of the art ... she'll
practically fly herself.

HARLEY:  response

::Megan addressed the three together.::

PARKER:  Get your gear stowed, check in with your
departments ... a brief will be scheduled shortly.

ANYONE:  response

((TIME WARP - i HOUR))

((Captain's Ready Room - Deck 1))

::Megan found her ready room and began going over
reports .. endless reports.  Finally after an hour her
deck was clear.

Last was a report from the yard chief ... Aurora would
be ready to leave in two days.  Most of her crew had
reported aboard.::

PARKER:  =/\= Captain to Commander Beta. =/\=

BETA:  =/\= response =/\=

PARKER:  =/\= Please come to my ready room.  Bring
Mister Thomas ... we need to get our watch schedule
set up before we leave spacedock. =/\=

BETA:  =/\= response =/\=


Megan Elise Parker
Commander
Commanding Officer
USS Aurora NCC 72750



"Knowledge is it's own reward."

(OOC:  Mister Harley is having some technical problems
that should be fixed in the next couple of days.  He
asked me to forward this to the group for him.)

(Academy Quarters)

:: Joshua looked at the sparten room, most of his
belongings was already en route to the Aurora, just
over 10 years he had spent on earth, 4 of those at the
academy, Now he was doing what he wanted, going where
he wanted, space, alright so a starship wasn't excatly
a Starbase..but he wanted to travel, he wanted to be a
starfleet officer. ::

:: Josh picked up his guitar, put it in it's case and
placed it next to the hand luggage and bagpipes, Josh
could only play 2 instruments, they were for some odd
reason the only 2 he could play, he tried the drums,
he made more of a noise then music, and the sax... He
really wanted to forget the saxaphone incident. ::

:: The computer screen beeped, he looked at the name.
::

oORomi?Oo

Zazou: Hey Harley! How are you?

Harley: Romi, How are you? I'm :He stopped for a
milisecond to find the right word:...nervous, but ok.

Zazou: Glad to hear, everythings is fine here as well
thankyou. I heard you were going to the Aurora as
well?...

Harley: Thats right, heard you are as well, it'll be
nice to see a friendly face.

Zazou: Well I thought it would be a fun thing if we
went together.

Harley: Sure, I'll see you at the shuttle.

Zazou: Great! Our shuttle leaves at 1400 see you
there, bye.

:: Harley waved a goodbye, turned the screen off
picked up his belongings and made his way out the
dorm. ::

:: The shuttle ride was uneventfull, they spoke for
most of the way, talking about anything that popped
into their heads. ::

(Aurora - Transporter room)

:: Josh had got a good look at the Aurora when the
shuttlecraft circled her, they had then docked at
Utopia Plantia and been transported over to the Nova
class ship, a beautifully crafted vessel. ::

Zazou: So here we are, what is the first thing that
comes to mind?

:: Harley let Romi step off the transporter Pad first,
he stood stepped down beside her. ::

Harley: She smells new. what about you?

Zazou: Well she isn't very big but she looks great.

Harley: Yes she does.

:: They walked out of the transporter room, and down
the corridoor. ::

Harley: How about we stow are gear and take a tour of
the ship?

Zazou: ???


Ensign Joshua Harley
USS Aurora

((Transport Vessel))

SOLAN: ::Lt. Commander Solan was in a bad mood. There wasn't really
any other way to put it. It hadn't taken long for his fellow
passengers to take the hint, and stop trying to talk to him. It had
taken the flight attendants a little longer, but they'd figured
things out eventually.

The transport was late. Correction: it was very late.

The Attendant walked by, asking passengers to put away any personal
computers or other things that could get thrown around if the
docking got a little rough. Solan knew the drill, he tucked his padd
into his case. That was all he'd taken out during the entire trip.

An Attendant came by to talk to him.::

ATTENDANT: Sir, I was asked to inform you that your baggage has been
found, it was accidentally transferred to a Berulian freighter at
Starbase 32. Unfortunately, the freighter was headed for the Gamma
quadrant, and passed through the wormhole just before we could
contact it . . .

::Solan winced in annoyance. All his personal belongings, everything
he stored in his quarters, en-route to the Gamma quadrant. That was
the real reason he was in a bad mood.::

  . . . Federation Transport Services takes full responsibility for
this mishap, and we have dispatched a shuttle to retrieve the
luggage right now, but we're not entirely certain when we'll get it
back. Again, we apologize fully.

::She strode off as soon as she finished her speech.::

SOLAN: ::Solan groaned. He tried to remind himself that life COULD
be worse, it was possible, anyways.::

PILOT: ::The pilot's voice came over the public address system.::
This is the Pilot to all passengers, we are now arriving at Starbase
118. If this is your final destination, please stand and prepare to
exit the craft now, if you will be continuing with us . . .

SOLAN: ::He droned on, but Solan didn't really listen. He was
getting off here. He grabbed his carrying case, it contained his
transfer orders, and a few padds he'd brought. He reached into the
case, and withdrew the transfer orders. According to these, the USS
Aurora was at Docking Port C. That would be his first destination.::

((Time Warp-10 Mins Later))

SOLAN: ::Solan stood at the airlock as a fresh-faced Ensign
confirmed who he was.::

COMPUTER: State name and rank for voice print confirmation.

SOLAN: Solan, Lt. Commander.

COMPUTER: Recognized.

SOLAN: ::Solan received a nod from the Ensign, and he continued onto
the ship. He was immediately surprised by the sharp look of
everything, consoles flashing, bright lights, smooth silver-grey
walls. It was almost enough to make him forget about his lost
luggage.::

Computer, which way to the Security office?

COMPUTER: The Security Office is located on Deck Three.

SOLAN: ::Solan grinned slightly as he walked into a Turbo-Lift.::
Then take me there!

((Security Office))

SOLAN: ::Solan entered his access code. The ship was still on
partial lockdown, and would be until it launched.

The doors slid open to reveal a small, but efficient Security
Office. He moved behind the desk, and sat down in the large chair.
It was more comfortable than his old one. The desk was smaller, and
more of it was taken up with screens and readouts, as he was also
the Chief Tactical Officer on this ship. It would make for some
interesting times.

He stood and moved out of the office to the armory just a little
ways down the hall.

A guard was posted outside. Solan smiled, whoever had started
organizing the Security Protocols had done a good job.

The guard confirmed who he was, then let the door be opened, and
allowed Solan inside.

The Changeling admired the sealed weapons lockers and the
workspaces. Phasers could be cleaned, serviced, and checked, all in
this room.

He stepped over to a locker and opened it, rows of phasers were
encased there, Type IIs. Solan smiled. This ship was right on par
with the Victory for organization.::

BIRK: Alright, I've told you before, I'll tell you again! Stay out
of the armory!

SOLAN: ::Solan slowly turned around, looking to find who was behind
him. He found a Lt. JG standing behind him, his hands at his sides,
and a suspicious expression on his face. Solan didn't see a weapon
just now, but from the man's stance, Solan suspected he had one on
him.::
Lieutenant?

::Solan watched as the man suddenly straightened.::

BIRK: Oh! Sorry, sir! ::He snapped to attention quickly.:: I thought
another Maintenance Crewman was in here, I can't seem to keep them
away.

SOLAN: ::Solan raised an eyebrow.:: How did you know I was in here?

BIRK: ::Birk grinned an almost boyish grin, then pointed to the
weapons locker that was still open.:: That, sir. Whenever one of
these is opened, the Security Office is alerted. Just an extra
precaution we set up in our spare time.

SOLAN: ::Solan blinked in surprise. Ok, maybe they surpassed the
Victory in organization, if just a little.:: Very good. Lt.
Commander Solan, Chief of Security.

BIRK: ::Birk extended his hand.:: Lt. JG Simon Birk, Security
Officer. Good to have you aboard, sir.

SOLAN: ::Solan shook the man's hand awkwardly, and gestured for them
to exit the armory.:: I take it you're the Second in Command for
security?

BIRK: I am, Commander.

SOLAN: Well, then you're the person I need to talk to. I'd like to
get the Security and Tactical departments at full efficiency as soon
as possible. To that end, I'd like to have a meeting with all the
officers at 0800 tomorrow.

BIRK: You've got it, sir.

SOLAN: I'd also like a report on the status of both departments. Get
a full time Tactical Officer to do a report from his department.

BIRK: I'll get right on it sir.

SOLAN: Thank you, Lieutenant. I'm going to finish looking around.

BIRK: Sounds good, Commander. I'll get those reports done.

::Solan and Birk parted ways, Birk back to the Security office,
Solan to tour the rest of the ship.

Birk stepped into the Security Office, and continued into the brig
where a Tactical Team was just finishing aligning the forcefields.::

CREWMAN1: Who was in the armory?

BIRK: ::Birk winced visibly.:: The new Security Chief.

::The team laughed.::

CREWMAN2: Give him a scare, did you?

BIRK: I must have, I got assigned a full status report on Security.

CREWMAN1: Ha! Have fun. ::He started shoving tools into his case.::
I'm headed back to the Starbase, my shift is done.

BIRK: No you aren't. ::Birk got a confused look.:: Chief assigned a
full status report on Tactical too. It's all yours. ::Birk
grinned.:: Oh, and by the way, there's going to be a Staff Meeting
for Tactical and Security personnel, pass the word around. He wants
the report before the meeting, have fun.

::Birk grinned at the dismayed look on the crewman's face, and
walked out. He could write up the Security Report real quick, it
wouldn't take long. Then he'd go back to the Starbase and get
something to drink before the meeting tomorrow. The Tactical report
would take longer, a lot longer.

He could only hope reports like this weren't a regular occurrence
from the Security Chief. He and Commander Solan would probably be
clashing quite a bit if it was.::

Lt. Commander Solan
Chief of Security
USS Aurora

And

Lt. JG Simon Birk
Security Office
USS Aurora

((Quarters))

:: Romi felt really good about her training. She thought she passed. When
she heard the news she passed, she called her mother::

Zazou: Computer, open a channel with Yesica Zazou-James.

:: The black screen in front of Romi started to turn into her mothers
face.::

Zazou: Hello mother!:: Romi started in her native language::

Mother: Hello Romi, how are you?

Zazou: I couldn't be better, thank you! Do you remember I had to take the
final exam yesterday?

Mother: Yes, I remember.

Zazou: I'd pass! I just receive my placement. I am going to be stationed on
the USS Aurora. A friend of mine is going there as well. At leased that is
what I heard.

Mother: That is really great. But I'll have to go to work now, bye! Good
luck. I love you!

Zazou: I love you too, mother. Bye.

:: Because she heard that two of her classmates were also going to the
Aurora. She tried to contact Powers but he wasn't available. So she tried
Harley. ::

Zazou: Computer open a channel with Joshua Harley.

Computer: Channel open.

:: Once more the screen in front of Romi started to turn into a face. This
time it was Joshuas. ::

Zazou: Hey Harley! How are you?

Harley: [response]

Zazou: Glad to hear. Everything is fine here aswell, thank you. I heard you
were going to the Aurora as well?...

Harley: [response]

Zazou: Well I thought it would be a fun thing if we went together.

Harley: [response]

Zazou: Great! Our shuttle leaves at 1400h. See you there. Bye.

:: The screen turned black for the second time. ::

::OOC: I'll skip the trip in the shuttle to prevent this SIM from getting to
long. ::

(( USS Aurora ))

Zazou: So here we are. What is the first thing that comes to mind?

Harley: [response]

Zazou: Well she isn't very big but she looks great.

Harley: [response]


---
Ensign Romiala Zazou
Medical

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((Bridge, Deck 1 - USS AURORA))

:: Beta played for 5 minutes or so, when suddenly the door rang out
it's infernal bleep. Beta continued on playing.::

BETA: Come.

:: Beta played on with amazing accurate detail every note perfect
has he came to the end the lt. who had just entered applauded
him.::

THOMAS: Quite a ship isn't she.  Little different from
Victory.

BETA: Indeed.

THOMAS: Of course.  I'm sure we can manage to get
up to equally as much fun on Aurora, if not more
now that we know better.

BETA: I agree lt. She's a fine ship.

THOMAS:  You think so.  Well that brings me to my
point.  Would you like to tour the rest of the ship with
me.  I'm familiar with the schematics, but they tend
to leave out the important stuff.

BETA:  Yes of course.

THOMAS: After you

::The two officer headed to the turbolift, and down
to the lower decks.  It was important for them
both to be familiar with the ship they would be
running.::

(OOC: you lead it where you want)

Lt.Cmdr Beta
FO
USS Aurora

"It has been said something as small as a flutter of a butterfly's
wings cause a typhoon half way around the world" Chaos Theory

--- In sb118-aurora-ooc@yahoogroups.com, "Aaron" <eversoar@i...>
wrote:
((Bridge, Deck 1 - USS AURORA))

::Kael entered the bridge of the new starship
USS AURORA.  Coming just out of the Utopia
planetia shipyards the ship was brand new.
The latest in science vessels.  Equiped with
state of the art sensors and science labs::

::This was a bit of a jump from victory for Kael.
Victory was some 3 times larger than the Nova
class Aurora.  Kael always did like his ships larger
than smaller.  Nevertheless, Kael was coming aboard
with several crew members from his previos assignment.
HIs former chief tactical officer Lt cmdr Solan.
Well proven and more than capable of all
situations; as you would expect a changling to be.
Lt cmdr Beta Chief engineering officer of Victory
was also coming aboard Aurora.  Being an
android beta never tires, and always performs
to the best of his abilities.  Dominus, Chief
science officer aboard, will have great
responsibility onboard a science vessels
such as this::

::Hand picked by Commander Parker herself
Kael had the upmost confidence in all of them.
Commander Parker was always someone the
Victory crew looked to for advice and guidance
and that was no dififerenet for Kael.  Parker
had always been a guiding figure for him.  No
he got to serve under her, as a senior officer.
Kael was honoured just to be asked.  Being more
than pleased to be Chief Operations officer onboard
he would enjoy the great responsibility he had::

::Looking around, Kael noticed many last minute
changes, repairs and calibrations going on.  Kael
noticed starfleet always seemed to be running a tight
schedule.  Looking around the bridge, Kael heaaded
to his ops console.  This would be Kael's position
on the bridge.  It was a large console, not that Kael
found it daunting, he would just have to get used to
where everything was located.  Kael brought up a
quick scan of active systems.  Warp was being
re-aligned, impulse engines were up.  All othere
systems were operational.  It looked as though
aurora might be leaving on schedule.  Kael noticed
beta was onboard.  Kael decided to check in with
beta.  Perhaps he would like to tour with him::

::Leaving the bridge, Kael headed to his personal
quarters.  His items were yet to arrive, but that was
of no concern.  He took a quick look around.  Being
Lt afforded Kael slightly larger quarters than he was
given on victory.  But Kael never really did spend much
time in them anyway.  Leaving his quarters, Kael
headed to Beta's::

::Signalling his arrival on Beta's door he awaited a
response::

BETA: Response

::Entering beta's quarters, he noted Beta was playing
his violin.  Beta it appeared had more talent than
was noted on his personal record.  It was beautiful.
Playing an instruement was always one of Kael's
desires, that he never fullfilled::

::Once beta stopped, kael applauded his performance::

THOMAS: Quite a ship isn't she.  Little different from
victory

BETA: Response

THOMAS: Of course.  I'm sure we can manage to get
up to equally as much fun on Aurora, if not more
now that we know better.
::Kael afforded himself a little sly smile.  Neither
had any intention of doing so...it's really just an
expression::

BETA: Response

THOMAS:  You think so.  Well that brings me to my
point.  Would you like to tour the rest of the ship with
me.  I'm familiar with the schematics, but they tend
to leave out the important stuff.

BETA:  Response

THOMAS: After you

::The two officer headed to the turbolift, and down
to the lower decks.  It was important for them
both to be familiar with the ship they would be
running::

Lt Kael Thomas
Chief Operations Officer
USS AURORA
--- End forwarded message ---

((Bridge - USS Aurora))

:: Beta stood on the bridge it was empty now but would fill up soon.
Beta recalled earlier that day when he arrived after Cmdr. Parker.
The ship seemed small but it was a change from engineering where he
used to spend most of his time on the victory. Some things where
still being worked on by Star base personal, but she would be ready
to go in time that was for sure. He moved over to the Ops console
reconfiguring the misaligned sensors hopefully making some one
else's job easier.::

o0 What a most interesting ship. I do believe that this will be a
most enjoyable adventure. 0o

:: There was not much else to do on the bridge so he decided to
escape for now to his quarters.::

((TIME-WARP))

::Beta arrived in his quarters, some of his bags on his be0d some
next to it, he paused for a second remembering this time almost last
year he arrived on the victory as an ensign. He began to unpack his
violin he had been so busy the last few days he had neglected to
play it. So he started to play a tune that he had become rather fond
of.:::

Lt.Cmdr Beta
FO
USS Aurora

"It has been said something as small as a flutter of a butterfly's
wings cause a typhoon half way around the world" Chaos Theory

((Personal Quarters))

:: After training Max was pretty excited.  He felt
like he had done his best but there was still that
little flicker of doubt in the back of his mind.
Maybe there was something he did that Captain Waltas
hadn’t liked.  Maybe there was something he could have
done better.  Or worse, maybe there was something he
*should* have done better.  Ensign Powers worried
himself sick and decided to retire to his personal
quarters for the night.::

::After waking up Max checked to see if he had any
messages.  He had one.  Not only had he passed
training, he had been assigned to the newly
commissioned USS Aurora.  She was designed with
diplomacy in mind but she also had some search and
rescue capabilities as well.  Max was overwhelmed with
joy.  He had worked so hard to get to this point.  All
his years of studying and sacrifice were paying off.
He couldn’t wait to tell his folks::

POWERS: Comptuer.  Open channel to my father.

:: The computer chirped in compliance and the image of
Wayne Powers came to the screen.::

WAYNE POWERS (WP): Son!  How’s it going?

MAX POWERS (MP): Great dad.  It’s so good to see your
face.

WP: You’re mother and I haven’t heard from you in a
while.  Is everything ok?

MP: It’s great dad.  Couldn’t be better.

WP: You seem to be in a really good mood.  What’s
going on?

MP: I just finished my training mission  and . . . ::
he paused for dramatic effect::  I passed!

:: A look of sheer exuberance came over the face of
Wayne Powers::

WP: Judy!  Come quick!  Max passed his training
mission!

:: Max’s mother appeared alongside his father and the
two of them just smiled and made all kinds of
congratulatory remarks.::

WP: We’re so proud of you son.  We knew you could do
it.

JP: Yes.  Have you received your assignment yet?

MP: Yes.  I’ve been assigned to the USS Aurora.  She’s
brand new.

::Max’s mother started to tear up.  She was so proud
of her little boy.  Max would always be her little
boy, especially with Max’s brother Drew still
missing.::

WP: That’s great news son.

MP: Thanks guys.  I’m so happy right now.  I’m going
to go check out the ship and try to learn my way
around.  I’ll contact you guys soon.  Promise.

JP: Ok honey.  Take care.  Be safe.  Do what your
commanding officers tell you to do.

:: Max chuckled to himself.  His mom, the ever
constant worrier.::

MP: Ok mom.  I will.  You guys take care.  Love you
both!

:: The screen went blank as the connection was cut.
Max got up and headed towards the Aurora::

((Bridge – USS Aurora))

::Max had come to the bridge first.  Max was impressed
by the ship.  She was smaller than a lot of the other
ships but she looked good.  The Aurora had that new
starship smell too.  Ensign Powers took a deep breath.
  Max was so excited he had neglected to see who else
had been stationed on the Aurora.  He wasn’t even sure
who his commanding officers were going to be.  He sat
down at the nearest console.::

POWERS: Computer, bring up the ship manifest.  I’d
like to see the officers assigned to this ship.

:: The computer complied and the list of the officers
assigned to the Aurora came up on the screen.  Max
noticed that several of the members of his training
class had also been assigned to the Aurora::

oO Oh good.  Some familiar faces.  This will make
things a little easier. Oo

::Just then the doors to the bridge opened up.  Max
looked up from the screen to see who it was.

ZAZOU/HARLEY: response

POWERS: Hey there!  How are you?

((OOC: I’ll back sim as much of the conversation as
you want))

::A short while later the doors parted.  A woman
walked onto the bridge.  She was human and a little on
the short side.  Max noticed that she had four pips on
her collar::

oO This must be Captain Parker! Oo

::Max wasted no time in introducing himself.  He
walked over to Captain Parker and extended his hand.::

POWERS: Hello, ma’am.  I’m Ensign Max Powers.

PARKER: response

POWERS: Yes ma’am.  I’ve been assigned to the Aurora.

PARKER: response

POWERS: I am very excited.  Honestly, a little nervous
too, but very excited.  How about you?  Nervous?

PARKER: response

((OOC: I’ll stop here so everyone can get involved in
the conversation.  I’m excited how about everyone
else??))

----------------------
Ensign Max Powers
USS Aurora NCC 72750




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((Bridge - Deck 1 - USS Aurora))

::Megan had got the news with surprise.  Her own ship
to command.  She rushed to the Starbase where her ship
was undergoing it's last minute systems checks.

She had paused for nearly 5 minutes on the gangplank
to admire the small ... but beautiful vessels.   USS
Aurora ... a science vessel.

She took some time to walk each deck and get to know
her ship ... it still smelled new.  In several places
starbase personnel had panels open to run diagnostics
on the untried ship.

After arriving on the bridge, Megan found 3 Ensigns
waiting on her.::

ANYONE:  response



Megan Elise Parker
Commander
Commanding Officer
USS Aurora NCC 72750



"Knowledge is it's own reward."