Getting Underway
Posted on Wed Sep 20th, 2017 @ 3:39am by Captain Hailey Konuha
624 words; about a 3 minute read
Mission:
Test Mission
Location: USS Endeavour
Timeline: SD240709.20
=/\= Hailey Konuha's quarters =/\=
The duffel was almost packed. Hailey had been busily getting things ready to go for her off base mission to Ramatis. She had done all the research she could think of - looked up every reference there was about the royal family. Thank goodness Dr Tambrey was bringing along a telepath, she thought. That was going to make things a little easier to communicate and also give them a tactical advantage to make sure they weren't given bad data. All was in order. Hailey had gotten the STOPS and CSEC recommendations for the mission and had Margo send out the appropriate orders. Margo was excited about accompanying them .. Hailey almost immediately regretting making the offer, but wasn't about to let on to Margo about that.
Hailey went over to retrieve one more item for her trip. She carefully reached out for the jagged piece of metal with the bloodstained edge. She held it carefully .. respectfully. She had plans for this innocuous bit of duranium. She wrapped it in a scarf and then set it in her bag. ziiipppp went the leather duffel as she closed it. She took a look around her quarters and making sure she wasn't forgetting anything grabbed the bad and strode out the door. "Computer - seal my quarters - authorization Konuha - alpha - tango 645 - delta - 1" The computer chriped back in acknowledgement and Hailey departed for docking ring 3.
=/\= 30 minutes later ... USS Endeavour =/\=
"Captain on the Bridge!" came the shout as Hailey stepped off the turbolift. Hailey stopped momentarily and looked around. It was marvelous. The Bridge was a hum of activity. It was a far cry from the silent intimate moments she had yesterday aboard as she walked around her empty shell. Now, Endeavour was full of life - and it made Hailey smile.
"As you were", she responded. "Helm - status", she asked flatly. "Helm is answering and all mode of flight are available. We are currently moored and awaiting orders to depart."
"Engineering - status!"
"Engineering reports warp drive up and operational, ma'am. Impulse engines are at 100%. All EPS and power grids are functioning within operational limits"
"Science!?", she ordered
"All systems nominal, ma'am. Sensors are online and functional"
"Excellent work people!", Hailey said with a more than a little pride in her crew. She walked over and took her chair. It felt .. right. She scanned the Bridge to the right and left. Smiling, she asked with a light tone, "Has anyone seen our 1st officer?"
"Commander Dawes just came onboard, ma'a, along with Dr Tambrey. All personnel are now accounted for.", came the response from the comms officer.
"Very well then. Let's get on the road."
+taps+ Capt Konuha to Commander Dawes - when you're done stowing your gear, we're ready to depart. Please report to the Bridge. +taps+
+taps Capt Konuha to Dr Tambrey - I trust you can find your way to Medical. I'd like to speak with you after you're settled in" +taps+
"Helm .. retract all moorings .. inform STOPS we're ready to depart. Heading 265 Mark 13 .. when we're clear of starbase traffic engage at warp 3", she ordered. "Aye ma'am .. 265 mark 13 - warp 3.", came the parroted response.
The Dannaan Class starship lurched to life once the moorings retracted. On the viewscreen, the Starbase got smaller as the ship reversed to pull away. Veering left, left the base and was replaced by the blackness of space and stars. "Ma'am, we clear all Starbase traffic. "Capt Williams sends you his regards and a "good luck" message. "
Hailey smiled. "Respond with a "Thank you", Lt. .. Helm .. set for warp 3 .. engage"
The viewscreen flash a bright white for a moment and then the customary streams of stars whirred by. They were underway.
=/\= End Log =/\=
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