Star Trek: Ascendant - Shakedown Cruise IC

[knightemplar]

"I have Captain Bradford at Jupiter Station for you, Commodore.", D'Vassa said partially turning around to the Commodore.

"On screen please.", Kris said as she straightened up in her seat. The screen flared to life showing a older white man with a receeding hairline and a cup of Caff in his hand.

"Admiral Kiel and Admiral Rardon, to what do we owe the pleasure?", he says as he puts down the cup quickly.

"Commodore, now Jack. I have been transferred back to Fleet Command and the Ascendant is my new assignment.", Kris said as she gets up and walks toward the screen.

"I am sorry, Kris. I haven't heard yet. Congratulations on your new command. She looks rather spectacular over here on sensors."

"Jack, I have some new designs for tactical systems that I would like to test on the Io range if that is possible. I want to make sure everything is working correctly before we truly need it."

"I have some Academy cadets from Gold Squadron on the Io range, but I think I can move them to someplace else. Hold on a second and let me check. Tri'alk contact the lead cadet for Gold Squadron and ask them to move to the Titan range please. Tell them we have the Ascendant here for a weapons test, and need to make sure they are clear."

"Sir, Gold Squadron is requesting permission to watch the Ascendant's weapons test.", comes from some place off screen.

"I don't have a problem with that Kris, do you?", Jack says as he turns back towards the viewscreen.

"No, I don't. Tell Gold Squadron leader to come below us by 1000 meters when we get into final position. Mr. Hale put that zone into the tactical computer as a no fire zone, and make sure Gold Squadron is tagged by the systems as friendlies."

"I am sending the coordinates for the Io range right now Kris. Your helmsman should have them in a couple of seconds.", Jack turns back to look off screen again. Tri'alk see if Gold Squadron leader can run us a data feed, because I am interested in seeing what the Ascendant can do also."

"Yes, sir.", comes from off screen again.

"Do you need anything else Kris?", Jack says as he turns back towards the viewscreen.

"No, thanks Jack for working us in. It is nice to see you again. When is your rotation up on Jupiter Station?"

"I have my orders already, Kris, I am to take over command of the Trieste in two weeks. It seems that Michael Cunningham is going to retire."

"Really, I never thought he would retire. I saw him a couple of months ago, when he stopped over at Earth at the Captain's Table. He didn't look well, when I saw him."

"When I see him, I'll give him your greetings. Beyond that you should be good to go, Kris. Please try to leave some of my range left when your done.", with that the screen blanks out.

"Mr. Benson, Half Impulse til you get to the Asteroid Belt, then drop us down to a One Quarter Impulse. Mr. Hale bring us to Red Alert when we arrive. Mr. Martinez activate the HC&C for Admiral Kiel, Mr. Hale, and myself."








OOC: The Ascendant's FIG-7 impulse engines are a brand new design which can hit .95c for cruise. With that speed a couple of minutes. This is the highest speed without hitting warp speed.

You also have the newest design in LF-50 Mod 1 warp engines on the stardrive section also having warp 9 as cruise speed, warp 9.6 for emergency speed that Steven can hold it at for a couple of days, and 9.99 for a real emergency speed that will only last for about a day at this speed.

 

[HolyMan]

"Slowing to half impulse," Benson replies slowing the fast ship. She wants to fly, he thinks. "And believe me you will get your chance." he whispers running a hand down the side of his console.

 

[Rhun]

Hale taps in command on the tactical console, tagging Gold Squadron as friendlies, and locking the weapon systems from firing into the zone specified by the Commodore. "Tactical systems configured for weapons test," he says, standing by to sound Red Alert once the Ascendant reaches the asteroid belt.

 

[knightemplar]

As the Ascendant is crusing, ahead the asteroids can be seen.

"Mr. Trevas find us a safe place through the asteriods please.", says the Commodore as she looks back to the Andorian Science Officer.

"Plotted and uploaded to the helm, ma'am."

"Mr. Hale take us to Red Alert and raise shields before we enter the asteroid belt.", she says as she looks back to the tactical console.



OOC: Holyman make me a Shipboard Systems (Flight Contol) roll for getting through the asteroids. Make sure you cut your speed to a Quarter or it becomes even more difficult.

When you roll your 2 dice for Coordination, if it comes up as a single, number resplit the original numbers back into the post.

If the first number is a 6, then add both together. If not then choose the highest of the rolls.

If the first number is a 1 then take the highest number and subtract 1 from it.

Then add your Shipboard Systems (Flight Control) skill of 5 to it.

It is considered to be a challenging roll, because the asteroids are in motion and there are collisions in there all the time.

 

[HolyMan]

"Slowing to one quarter impulse." Benson states just seconds before Jamie says, "Now entering the asteriod belt."

The Ops man looks over at Benson scowling, giving him the one second later and... look.

Benson ignores his glare as he taps the controls, the big ship shakes a little and Benson gives a nervous laugh. "Well I am rusty."

[sblock=actions]
Cordination roll = 2d6 = 3,3 For a total of 8 Sorry for the bumpy ride [/sblock]

 

[knightemplar]

The ship rocks a little bit and there are minor contacts with the asteroids and the shields.

Lt. Commander Winters is looking at the console. The engines are holding up fine, as well as the primary shields. The Experimental shield unit has not been turned on yet.

Commodore Rardon gets out of her chair and is talking with Admiral Kiel. They pause at the door for a second, "Whenever you are ready Mr. Hale. Doctor would you like to join us also?"



OOC: Holyman (>10 nice and smooth. 5-9 A little bumpy. <5 asteroid collision (The only way you could have gotten this one is if you would have rolled nothing but 1's for all of your dice).

 

[Blackrat]

Raphael had watched the launch with great interest. He had missed the feel of vibrating deckplates on warp and the stars flying past his window. He was certainly excited. Snapping back as he heard the commodore adressing him. Ah, certainly. Nice work Hale. You too Benson. With that he steps out with the flags. What can I do for you?

 

[ethandrew]

"Shields holding at one-hundred percent," Winters announces, wondering if now would be a good time to test out the new shields, given the lack of severity with the asteroids.

 

[Rhun]

Hale sounds Red Alert and activates the ships deflector shields as the Ascendant coasts toward the asteroid field. He then waits for orders as Benson pilots the ship into the field, noting the rocks that scatter of the ships shields.

OOC: KT, I'm confused by the Commodore's comments...is she asking Hale to join them somewhere, or to begin the weapons testing?

 

[knightemplar]

OOC: she has asked Hale and Crescent to accompany her down to the HC&C to see how it works.