USS Excalibur Sim Log - 01.15.17

[Cdr Miranda Hawthorne 0]

MISSION BRIEF: Excalibur has been "chosen" to serve as the test-bed for a new, slipstream drive that would allow for 'faster-than, faster-than-light' travel. A project team from Utopia Planetia has arrived and begun installing the sophisticated drive systems required, including upgrades to our warp core and deflector dish. Captain Swain is still on leave, placing Commander Hawthorne in command. Initial trials will be conducted soon and final preparations are being made for Excalibur to leave the Caitian shipyards.

 

Cptn Swain -> BEGIN SIM

Cptn Swain -> BEGIN SIM

Cptn Swain -> BEGIN SIM

 

Cptn Swain -> Ithene> ::On the bridge, frowning as a tech works on her console to make modifications to the deflectors and sensors::

Rhan K'hal -> :: on the bridge ::

Hunter Matheson -> ::vulture mode::

Hunter Matheson -> ::plotting all kinds of retribution if the installers hurt his baby::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Steps out onto the bridge. She notices the tech working on the console.:: Good thing Sickbay doesn't get any extra upgrades.

Hunter Matheson -> ::grumble::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::in engineering, sitting with his feet up at a console and reading a paperback book, still looking suspiciously laid back about this whole thing::

Rhan K'hal -> :: smirks :: Hopefully this ... scheme won't require you to need any down there Doctor.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ::Though Rhan had done a fairly good job of bandaging her hand, she really needed to visit medical. Glancing to the door as Maryse entered, she sighed.:: Doctor.

Maryse Dubois -> I imagine if this goes bad, none of us will be around to need a sickbay.

Rhan K'hal -> True. Hard to treat disassociated elementary particles.

William Chocox -> Commander Admiran? How are you this nonchalant?

Hunter Matheson -> ::steps back and whispers:: You might be needed for ::headjerk toward the installers:: them.

Maryse Dubois -> :;Nods to the Commander, then notices her hand.:: Commander.

Rhan K'hal -> :: Hunter, heard that :: Down, boy.

Hunter Matheson -> Or... you can just leave them... ::K'hal:: Yes, sir.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::licks his finger before turning the next page in his book, pauses, but does not look up before responding:: Lifetimes of practice.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::turns the page::

Hunter Matheson -> Maybe I'll just... go to the Mess and see what I can scrounge up.

Cptn Swain -> ACTION> In engineering, an additional chamber has been added to the core containing the crystals used for the slipstream drive. On the bridge a small army of techs are messing with various syetms.

Rhan K'hal -> Comfort food never hurts, Gunny.

Maryse Dubois -> ::Nods in agreement.::

Hunter Matheson -> ::second thought:: Unless they've done something to the messhall?

Hunter Matheson -> Anyway... 'scuse me, ma'am. Sir.

Rhan K'hal -> :: snorts :: They don't need to supercharge the replicators.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Would you happen to have your kit with you? ::To Maryse.::

Hunter Matheson -> ::shrugs:: Knowing R&D, I wouldn't be surprised.

Tandaris Admiran -> No, no, no, this won't do! This won't do at all!

Hunter Matheson -> ::Cdr 1:: 'Scuse me, ma'am.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::tosses the book dejectedly onto the console next to him and sighs::

William Chocox -> What's wrong?

Tandaris Admiran -> I figured out who did it.

William Chocox -> Oh, is it a mystery?

Tandaris Admiran -> No, it's a romance.

Tandaris Admiran -> The culprit was very obvious this time. I'm disappointed.

William Chocox -> Romances don't have culprits.

Hunter Matheson -> ::enters the lift and orders it to the messhall, but the computer doesn't recognize it, so he says NCO lounge and it moves::

Maryse Dubois -> Unfortunately no, but. ::Goes to a wall panel, accessing it, she pull a kit from the wall.:: Good thing there are spares lying around. Do you want to do it here, or in private?

Tandaris Admiran -> That's what they want you to think.

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::Arrives on the bridge, one of her assistants in tow::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::glance over at the slipstream drive:: How goes your latest assignment?

Rhan K'hal -> :: ear tilt, glance at turbolift doors, ears turn flatter ::

William Chocox -> It's going.

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::surveys the room before making her way over to an ops console, casting a glance towards Ithene for a brief moment::

Tandaris Admiran -> Discover anything interesting yet?

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Here is fine. ::Refusing to be run off her own bridge while the captain was away. She gave the newcomer a glance, frowning.::

Rhan K'hal -> :: steps behind Illyan, hovers - it is his provenance, after all ::

Rhan K'hal -> :: the fact that he's invading personal space while looking very much like a predator... oops? ::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Notes it seems to get a little colder for a moment. She shrugs it off.:: Right then. ::Pops open the kit.::

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::seems oblivious to the feline, presses a few buttons bringing up the nav systems, turns to her assistant:: Have the engineer -- Tandaris was his name right? -- have him put another stabilizer on the EPS conduits in sector 7.

Cptn Swain -> Ithene> ::Wondering if she could find a place to die::

Hunter Matheson -> ::slips into a chair, wondering what the hell he's doing in the lounge when he should be on the bridge, but it's better being down here, otherwise he'd probably be court martialed by now:::

Rhan K'hal -> That doesn't sound terribly re-assuring.

William Chocox -> There's a new chamber going in, but nothing too exciting that you can't already see.

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::turns as her assistant heads off:: And you are?

Tandaris Admiran -> Rhan sent me a bunch of data and told me not to ask where he got it from …

Hunter Matheson -> ::trying super hard to relax with a drink:::

Hunter Matheson -> ::and it ain't workin::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Checks over Miranda's hand, making sure there wasn't any tissue damage.:: It looks fine. Should I ask how you did it? ::Runs a dermal regenerator over it.::

Rhan K'hal -> K'hal, Lieutenant J.G. Rhan. Operations. That's my console you're poking at.

William Chocox -> Never ask questions.

Tandaris Admiran -> It's mostly gobbledygook, near as I can tell, with a thin veneer of actual quantum slipstream technical details smattered over top.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ::Quietly.:: I punched a window. Accidentally. ::She flexed her hand and winced. While glad she hadn't actually broken anything, it still hurt like the devil.::

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::Tips her head for a moment:: Ah. ::Turns back to the console:: Be a dear and get me a PADD.

William Chocox -> Which means we're all going to die?

Cptn Swain -> Ithene> ::Oh dear. Silently wonders if she should just open an airlock and spare everyone on the bridge from what was doubtless to happen::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Looks up.:: Accidently?

Hunter Matheson -> Aw, hell... ::downs the rest and leaves, on his way to the bridge::

Rhan K'hal -> If you were familiar with this bridge design, you'd know there are a supply :: pops open a panel right on the console support :: right in arms reach.

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::Doesn't turn away:: And a thermal spanner.

Tandaris Admiran -> Well, it's possible that this is just disinformation designed to hide the true technology.

Hunter Matheson -> ::and as the door opens on the bridge, he gets that feeling again:::

William Chocox -> That's true.

Tandaris Admiran -> Or, yes, someone thought they came up with a better slipstream drive and has convinced enough people who don't know enough about slipstream technology to test it on a live starship.

Rhan K'hal -> :: turns head to the door :: Gunny, thermal spanner from the engineering kit if you would, please?

William Chocox -> Hm...I'm not sure which one I like more.

Tandaris Admiran -> Nobody asked me for _my_ opinion, so I've washed my hands of it. They can do what they like to the ship they've just bothered to refit and repair, and when it blows up in our faces I'll repair it again.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> It happened to get in the way of my hand.

Hunter Matheson -> ::leaning against the wall, he watches, humming a HEART song:::

Cptn Swain -> Tetan> ::Enters engineering. She seemed very earnest, sincere and straight forward::

William Chocox -> Assuming you're still around.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> No hairline fractures? ::Eyeing the bruising. It looked worse than it was, apparently.::

Maryse Dubois -> Uh huh. ::Finishes up.:: Everything is fine. It'll still be a tad sore, but no fractures or tissue tears. Just...don't punch anything or anyone for a while.

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::continues working, making several alterations to the configuration of the navigational arrays:: Did you get me that PADD? If so, take a note. The deflector dish needs a .15 micron adjustment on the y-axis.

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::Continues working::

Hunter Matheson -> ::pulling on his lip::

Cptn Swain -> Tetan> ::Finds Tandaris and Will:: Hello, Commander...

Tandaris Admiran -> ::goes to pick up his book::

William Chocox -> I'm just a Lieutenant, but Lieutenant Chocox at your service.

Rhan K'hal -> :: crosses arms, looks at Illyan's tag-along ::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::glances at Tetan as he tries to find his place, then sees that Chocox has got it::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> I can't really promise that... ::Throws a glance back at Illyan.:: ...but I'll try.

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> Did you make the note, Mister.. K'hal was it?

Maryse Dubois -> ::Sighs.:: So I've noticed. Seems like I might need this kit handy for now. ::Watching the exchange between the guest and Rhan.::

Rhan K'hal -> No I did not. I'm not assigned as your personal attaché. However we do have some very nice yeomans in Administrative Command that can perform that function for you if you'd like to request one.

Cptn Swain -> Tetan> ::Hands Tandaris a PADD:: These are modifications Dr. Illyan needs yo to make. Our techs are busy with other repairs.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::hands the padd to Chocox:: Lieutenant Chocox will liaise with you in these matters.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::holds up his book:: I figured out who did it, but I'm still holding out hope I'm wrong about the weapon.

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::Glances up:: Make the note, Lieutenant. And also take a note that the plasma flow regulators are off by .57, and that this console has a .0057 power flow imbalance.

Cptn Swain -> Ithene> ::Really wishing she was on Risa::

William Chocox -> It's not a murder mystery!

William Chocox -> ::takes the PADD:: I'll get started on these.

Rhan K'hal -> +Computer+ Record all chatter by Officer Illyan, transcribe and forward to her account.

Rhan K'hal -> You need only turn it off when you're done, in case you'd like to have a personal conversation.

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::Looks over:: In case you missed the pips, it's Captain Illyan, Lieutenant and if you're incapable of doing a simple task like taking notes I am going to assume you're in capable of working on this project. You're dismissed from duty.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::props he feet back up::

Hunter Matheson -> ::watching K'hal, taking mental notes for future use:::

Maryse Dubois -> :;Quietly to Miranda.:: Should I get a sedative ready?

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Yes, that would probably be a good idea. ::Overhearing Illyan, she rose from her chair.:: Captain Illyan?

Rhan K'hal -> It was rather hard to see the pips, Captain, when you've not faced me as of yet. Nor has anyone formally introduced us.

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> Next time, don't make assumptions. Now, as I said, you're dismissed.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::wondering why they need more stabilizers on the EPS conduits::

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::Looks over at Miranda:: Ah, Commander. I was hoping to see you. I was actually going to compliment you on how helpful your crew has been, up until now.

Hunter Matheson -> ::but, you know, if he's charged with insubordination, he won't have to be on Excal. Then again, he'll miss her too much, so...:::

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> I prefer, Doctor to my rank, but... ::smiles::

Hunter Matheson -> ::helpful?:::

William Chocox -> Some of these modifications don't make that much sense.

Hunter Matheson -> ::who the hell is being helpful?:::

Hunter Matheson -> ::and she's a doctor, digging into the guts of his baby. figures::

Cptn Swain -> Tetan> ::nods:: Not likely. The system is so different from what most warp drive units work and we've been making a number of adjustments based on Excalibur's systems.

William Chocox -> Hm...I see.

Rhan K'hal -> :: doesn't go anywhere without a word from Miranda; Illyan may be a higher ranking officer but is not in command of the Excalibur or the bridge ::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::unless they're hoping that they can compensate, at least in part, for the quantum variance by saturating the electroplasma with polarized tetryons::

Rhan K'hal -> :: tilts a questioning ear in Miranda's direction ::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Yes, about that... a word, if you please, Doctor. ::Gesturing to the conference room door. She gave K'hal a glance and a subtle shake of her head.::

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::sighs, she had heard that Hawthorne was going to be a problem.::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::in that case, the stabilizers would prevent the EPS conduits from developing microfractures caused by abrasion::

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::forces a smile:: Of course.

Hunter Matheson -> ::straightens up at the commander's look::

Cptn Swain -> Ithene> ::Really would prefer being dead atm::

Hunter Matheson -> ::with a pleasant smile, he nods::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::of course, tetryon attenuation of quantum variances, while possible, was so difficult to achieve with something as massive as Excalibur—wonder what kinds of crystals, exactly, they're putting around that core::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ::She followed Illyan into briefing room and waited until the door closed behind her.::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::eye twitches towards the warp core::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Sets the kit down in an empty chair as she watches Illyan and Miranda walk off.::

Cptn Swain -> Ithene> That was a mistake, R'han.

Rhan K'hal -> +Computer+ Cancel recording of CAPTAIN Illyan.

William Chocox -> Well then, I guess we'll get to work.

Rhan K'hal -> Ithene, somebody had to test the waters, I'm the most disposable in this mess.

Maryse Dubois -> ::Sits on the edge of the railing, her arms folded.::

Cptn Swain -> Ithene> Actually, I'd prefer you on the bridge managing this cluster instead of some rando from her team.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::second eye twitch:: No. ::then he very forcibly turns the page of his book:: Nope.

Cptn Swain -> Ithene> And I don't even want to think what's about to happen in the briefing room. Leah and Miranda? ::shudders visibly::

Tandaris Admiran -> Don't do it, Tandaris.

Hunter Matheson -> :::Ithene:: That bad?

Rhan K'hal -> The Commander has more ammunition than you might think.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> I understand why you are here, Doctor, and am more than willing to allow you to do your duty. You and your team have free movement of the ship and access to all of her systems...

Rhan K'hal -> And, instead of "taking a note" of the 0.0057 power imbalance, I'm going to press three buttons and fix it. :: does so ::

Tandaris Admiran -> You promised yourself you weren't going to get involved.

Maryse Dubois -> I know you all don't like the idea of outsiders tinkering with the ship, but the fact is we drew the short straw on this one. We're stuck with it unless they decided to pull the plug.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> But you do not have command of my crew, and you will kindly refrain from giving them orders while you're on Excalibur. They are my responsibility, not yours.

Tandaris Admiran -> They want to mutilate your ship and endanger your crew, they get to do it without your help. ::turns page, but not really reading the book anymore::

William Chocox -> ::looks over at Tandy::

William Chocox -> You ok Commander?

Tandaris Admiran -> ::Chocox:: I'm having a thought but it's passing and I should be fine soon.

Hunter Matheson -> ::wanders toward the helm console, checking out the status:::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> They are also not free labor. They have their own duties to attend to in preparation for our departure. You have many assistants with you to see to your needs.

William Chocox -> Seems to be passing like a kidney stone.

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::snorts::

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> Oh you think you're actually in command of this production?

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Not at all. You are in command of the installation. I want no part in it.

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::Sighs, leans against the table:: I had really hoped not to do this.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> But this ship... this ship is mine. And I have received no orders telling me otherwise.

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::produces a PADD:: Command worried you'd be taking that line. I hoped as an engineer you'd understand, but you know how things work.

Maryse Dubois -> ((Now she has a PADD. :P ))

William Chocox -> ::twitches::

William Chocox -> ((She couldn't take her own notes on that PADD she has?))

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> As of... ::checks her chrono:: now, I am officially taking command of the Excalibur for the duration of the installation and testing of the slipstream drive.

Hunter Matheson -> ::Hovering over it, he is so tempted:::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> (( No, that PADD is reserved for springing surprise orders on Miranda. ))

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> I feel certain, judging by that reaction, you're going to want to verify them. Feel free.

Maryse Dubois -> I feel a chill...like something bad just happened.

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> In the meantime, tell Mister Khal that if he'd liked to remain on duty to lose the attitude.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ::Miranda laughed aloud as she took the PADD.:: Testing?

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Oh, Doctor... I have to thank you.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> For making my life so much easier.

Hunter Matheson -> ::must not touch... must not touch:::

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> You will be remaining as my executive officer during the installation and testing.

Hunter Matheson -> :but he can tell it's not active:::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::seems to have calmed down, is back to reading his book silently while Chocox takes care of the hard work, as usual::

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::Ignoring the laughter::

William Chocox -> (w) I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror, and were suddenly silenced.

Hunter Matheson -> ::and the sound of laughter drifts into the bridge from the conference room, so he turns::

Hunter Matheson -> ::looks to Ithene, then K'hal:::

Cptn Swain -> Ithene> Oh we're so screwed.

Hunter Matheson -> What'd you think is happening in there?

Maryse Dubois -> ::Tries not to facepalm.::

Cptn Swain -> Ithene> Nothing good.

Maryse Dubois -> Something bad. Something very, very bad.

Hunter Matheson -> As in aw ######, not good?

Maryse Dubois -> ::nods.::

Rhan K'hal -> You know, you could SHARE, Ithene, instead of making vague apocalyptic comments and looking like someone kicked your puppy.

Cptn Swain -> Ithene> I've known Leah almost as long as I've known Miranda.

Hunter Matheson -> ...and...?

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Of course. ::Smiling.:: I'm only glad that when the drive fails and our ship is destroyed in what, will most likely be termed, the Excalibur disaster, I won't be the one responsible. Captain Leah Illyan in command. Thank you, Captain. I will pass on orders to the crew to assist your people in any way possible.

Cptn Swain -> Ithene> ::sighs:: Nothing good can come from those two in a room together.

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::Ignores the barb:: See that you do. I want a readiness report within the hour. I'd like to leave dry-dock this afternoon.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Yes, Captain. ::Taking that as her dismissal, she turned and strode back onto the bridge.::

Hunter Matheson -> ::straightens up again, watching her:::

Rhan K'hal -> :: glances at Miranda :: Dethroned already, Commander?

Cptn Swain -> Ithene> ::looks up::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Stands from the railing.::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> +Computer+ Computer, transfer command of the Excalibur to Captain Leah Illyan, effective immediately, authorization Hawthorne Omicron Mu Gamma.

William Chocox -> ::goes back to work::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Sighs.::

Cptn Swain -> Ithene> ::Exhales::

Hunter Matheson -> No, Commander. You wouldn't... ::incredulous:::

Hunter Matheson -> You're.... you're leavin' us with.... that?

Hunter Matheson -> ::meaning the one who calls herself captain::

Maryse Dubois -> Calm yourself, Gunny. I imagine there was little choice.

Cptn Swain -> Illyan> ::Stays on the lounge to let the dust settle, but is back to working on details::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ::Still smirking.:: Everyone, please offer Captain Illyan and her team your assistance whenever necessary. She's now in command during the slipstream testing. I will be remaining as your Executive Officer.

Rhan K'hal -> :: nods :: Well, I suppose I'll have to give the Captain a PADD after all. The one with my re-assignment orders from Admiral Gerrit in Sahrimet. I'd hoped the arrangement wouldn't be necessary, but... it's for the best.

Cptn Swain -> Ithene> ::Nods to Miranda::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ::Flitting a glance at the closed briefing room door.:: Assistance, but not too much assistance. ::Said quietly.::

Hunter Matheson -> ::gets it and nods::

Maryse Dubois -> Rhan? ::Looking to him with concern on her face.::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Unfortunately, Mister K'hal, you aren't going anywhere. I can't leave; you can't leave. So settle in and get used to it. We'll have to grin and bear it for as long as we can.

Cptn Swain -> Ithene> ::slumped into her chair::

Cptn Swain -> (( 2 minute warning ))

Rhan K'hal -> Actually, Commander, the Admiral signed the re-assignment orders three days ago. They were activated as soon as I contacted the Computer with Captain Illyan's name.

Rhan K'hal -> Family connections.

Hunter Matheson -> ::plots::

Tandaris Admiran -> Ah-hah!

Rhan K'hal -> :: weak smile at Maryse :: I can help you more if I'm not on the ship. You know I couldn't last two days under a tightwad like that.

Tandaris Admiran -> I knew it was a cheese platter.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::shakes his head:: Such a tired trope.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Good luck with that. ::Somewhat doubtful Starfleet Command would allow his transfer during the testing, but that was his business. Until she received the transfer, he was part of her crew.::

William Chocox -> ::perks up from his station:: What?!

Rhan K'hal -> Besides, you're getting a more suitable replacement under the circumstances. You won't miss me at all.

 

Cptn Swain -> PAUSE SIM

Cptn Swain -> PAUSE SIM

Cptn Swain -> PAUSE SIM