"Beginnings…"
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Stardate: 61013.1400
The ANUBIS's FCO stared at the results of his and others work. The DRAGONSEYE once a clean crisp beauty was now the ugly stepsister. With the help of the hanger deck crew and members of Pravat's marines the ship now had the look of a well used Scout/Trader ship. Its once gleaming exterior was now dull and pockmarked with many scorch marks along its fuselage.
The scorch marks were the idea of the marine CO who had members of his marines firing low power phaser bursts until he was satisfied the ship "looked" right. Derek had to admit it did add to the overall effect quite well.
Entering his ship he powered up its systems for a meticulous review in
further preparation for launch. He shut down completely the Sensor
Dispersion Field, because no ship of this kind would have one. His
weapons systems would not be a problem as they were available on the open
market even though it was Federation technology.
"Computer, access personnel records for Lt. Commander Maya. Authorize
total access to all systems include flight controls and weapons."
=^= Working… Request requires Authorization codes. =^=
"Stormwind, Alpha-Omega-1-1-5-Dragon," Derek listened to the soft whir as the computer followed his command.
The Vulcan/Human spun his chair to study the Shillian scientist's record. He had not had much in the way of dealings with her, he needed to find a handle so to speak. In his original plan he had hoped to be teamed with Ensign Mei, and was not surprised when she volunteered. He had hoped to use the time to sort out certain strange emotions that continued to plague him about her. But it wasn't to be.
Even more surprising to him was that Captain Rikar had actually
approved the basic plan. He knew he had to speak to Maya and settle their cover story, before the final mission brief with the Captain. But so far he had not been able to meet with her… in a way he was afraid to... of course that was his human side.
=^= Uxtar to Stormwind. =^=
"Stormwind here."
=^= Are you ready for the tactical analysis download my friend? =^=
"Affirmative systems online and ready" Replied the FCO.
Derek watched as the information was placed into the DRAGONSEYE'S
tactical computer.
"Transfer complete" said the Ensign.
=^=Very well, May I suggest a drink before you leave if there is
time?=^= asked the big Hirogen.
"Only if you're buying this time…" replied the FCO and all he heard
back was the SEC/TAC's laughter as the comm-link was severed.
Turning back to his control board he once again began his system
checks, and at the same time continued to read about the Shillian woman. So
engrossed in these actions he was totally unaware of the shadow that fell across his instruments until it spoke.
"Excuse me Ensign?" said Lt. Commander Maya
Derek spun his chair in total surprise, rapidly standing in a close
approximation of attention. A stunned look on his face. "M'am!" his
answer a little more explosively than he wanted.
The CSciO of the ANUBIS looked passed the FCO to the active computer
screen and saw her own face looking back at her. Looking at the Vulcan before
her she stifled a smile, the look on his face…and they said Vulcans did not
show emotions.
"I think its time we had a little chat…" Maya said as she sat in the
chair at the back up flight control station.
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Ensign Derek Stormwind 2006 post #177
Setting: USS ANUBIS, Hanger Deck
Brian Matthews (dragonsslayer@excite.com)
FCO
USS ANUBIS
