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 ===== Stardate 44220.15: Wednesday March 22nd, 2367, 0830 hours =====
 ==== To the Boston and the Bridge ====
-[[trek:venerable:pcs:aaron|Aaron]] leads the others down to the docking bay, and they get their first view of the //USS Boston//, NCC-31630. Although she's a venerable sixty-five, the //Boston// gleams like new. They walk to the connecting airlock and enter their new ship on deck seven. They then travel to "The Ring" on deck four; The Ring is the series of senior officers' cabins in a line along an inner curved corridor; none of the crew cabins abuts the hull. The cabins are all small, with a desk, a bed, bookshelves, a replicator, and a private head with sonic shower. Aaron's and [[trek:characters:shilvala|Shil'vala]]'s cabins are slightly larger, and contain a dining table and tub.
+[[trek:venerable:pcs:aaron|Aaron]] leads the others down to the docking bay, and they get their first view of the //USS Boston//, NCC-31630. Although she's a venerable sixty-five, the //Boston// gleams like new. They walk to the connecting airlock and enter their new ship on deck seven. They then travel to "The Ring" on deck four; The Ring is the series of senior officers' cabins in a line along an inner curved corridor; none of the crew cabins abuts the hull. The cabins are all small, with a desk, a bed, bookshelves, a replicator, and a private head with sonic shower. Aaron's and [[trek:characters:shilvala|Shil'vala]]'s cabins are slightly larger and contain a dining table and tub.
 Once the new officers stow their possessions, they head up to the bridge on deck one. They find the bridge, although updated to modern technology and connecting conference room and ready room, still echoes her 23rd century origins. There is one center chair for the commanding officer and no additional chairs for the executive officer or counselor. Conn and ops are separate stations ahead of the center chair, with science and engineering at freestanding stations on the central chair's left and right respectively. Other stations dot the back wall, but tactical has its own alcove in the rear of the bridge, another holdover from the //Miranda//-class's origins as a tactical vessel and shuttle carrier.
-On the bridge is chief engineer **Commander [[trek:characters:tkora|T'kora]]**, a female Vulcan of average height, piercing gray eyes, and shoulder-length hair, which is unusual for a Vulcan. They also meet the paired Bynars, **Lieutenant (junior grade) [[trek:characters:eleven|01101]]** at conn and **Lieutenant (junior grade) [[trek:characters:ten|10011]]** at operations. Aaron guesses 01101 is male and 10011 is female, but it's hard to tell with Bynars. They wear Starfleet uniforms with some additions; both sport reflective stripes and auxiliary devices at their hips. Both are very friendly, and are willing to accept "Eleven" and "Ten" respectively as shortened names. Although they do complete each other's sentences and often communicate with each other in rapid-fire binary, Aaron notices that Ten is slightly more aggressive socially.
+On the bridge is chief engineer **Commander [[trek:characters:tkora|T'kora]]**, a female Vulcan of average height, piercing gray eyes, and shoulder-length hair, which is unusual for a Vulcan. They also meet the paired [[trek:characters:bynars|Bynars]], **Lieutenant (junior grade) [[trek:characters:eleven|01101]]** at conn and **Lieutenant (junior grade) [[trek:characters:ten|10011]]** at operations. Aaron guesses 01101 is male and 10011 is female, but it's hard to tell with Bynars. They wear Starfleet uniforms with some additions, both sport reflective stripes and auxiliary devices at their hips. Both are very friendly and are willing to accept "Eleven" and "Ten" respectively as shortened names. Although they do complete each other's sentences and often communicate with each other in rapid-fire binary, Aaron notices that Ten is slightly more aggressive socially.
-Ten and Eleven report that the upgrades are ahead of schedule and the ship will be space-worthy later today. They ask Aaron about his tolerance for "excessive minutia," and Aaron admits, "We'll figure that out as we go." In contrast to the gregarious Bynars, T'kora greets them all by rank and says little else, but appraises them all coolly. The officers explore the bridge a bit, but Aaron simply places his hand on the armrest of the center chair and doesn't sit. [[trek:venerable:pcs:kelly|Kelly]] finds a square marked in red tape along the side of the science station; T'kora calmly explains that there's a design flaw she's been unable to correct in sixty-five years and sometimes the lateral sensor array gores offline. When that happens, a precise blow at exactly 20 grams of pressure will reboot the sensors.
+Ten and Eleven report that the upgrades are ahead of schedule and the ship will be space-worthy later today. They ask Aaron about his tolerance for "excessive minutia," and Aaron admits, "We'll figure that out as we go." In contrast to the gregarious Bynars, T'kora greets them all by rank and says little else but appraises them all coolly. The officers explore the bridge a bit, but Aaron simply places his hand on the armrest of the center chair and doesn't sit. [[trek:venerable:pcs:kelly|Kelly]] finds a square marked in red tape along the side of the science station; T'kora calmly explains that there's a design flaw she's been unable to correct in sixty-five years and sometimes the lateral sensor array gores offline. When that happens, a precise blow at exactly 20 grams of pressure will reboot the sensors.
 T'kora adds, "I should clarify that there is a way to permanently correct the flaw, but the solution compromises the tactical systems. Captain Shen felt that was unfeasible." Aaron agrees, and admits he's looking forward to seeing Lieutenant Perrault have to smack his station. Kelly shrugs and accepts the limitation without quibble. [[trek:venerable:pcs:kimball|Kimball]] eyes the tactical alcove but stops and winces when he smells lavender. T'kora notices his expression and explains, "My apologies, but I have been unable to eradicate the stench of dead flowers your predecessor favored." Aaron clarifies, "I believe you mean perfume," but T'kora counters, "I believe it was a deliberate assault on my senses." The Bynars titter, but Aaron notices the smell and is forced to admit it's pretty strong. Kimball shrugs as he settles in.
 ==== Exploring the Boston ====
-Aaron decides he needs to explore his new home, and the other new officers all agree. The five head for the turbolift and go to deck two. Deck two is another holdover from the //Miranda//-class's origins and contains the CIC – the combat information center. Aaron likens it to a war room, and it was used to oversee shuttle operations and tactical situations. It also functioned as a conference room. Although it's obsolete now, Aaron decides to leave it as is an christens it the strategy room. Access to the main computer core is also on this deck. Deck three is primarily set up for officers, as it contains the officer's mess, the officer's dining room, and the officer's observation lounge. Upper parking for shuttlebays one and two, impulse control room, and enlisted quarters are also on this deck, and Aaron notes the old-style of cabins for the enlisted crew: rows of bunkbeds. There are unused offices here too.
+Aaron decides he needs to explore his new home, and the other new officers all agree. The five head for the turbolift and go to deck two. Deck two is another holdover from the //Miranda//-class's origins and contains the CIC – the combat information center. Aaron likens it to a war room, and it was used to oversee shuttle operations and tactical situations. It also functioned as a conference room. Although it's obsolete now, Aaron decides to leave it as is and christens it the strategy room. Access to the main computer core is also on this deck. Deck three is primarily set up for officers, as it contains the officer's mess, the officer's dining room, and the officer's observation lounge. Upper parking for shuttlebays one and two, impulse control room, and enlisted quarters are also on this deck, and Aaron notes the old-style of cabins for the enlisted crew: rows of bunkbeds. There are unused offices here too.
 Deck four has The Ring, main engineering, and sensor bays. It also overlooks the main cargo bay and the gymnasium and rec lounge. Deck five has junior officer's quarters and the afore-mentioned rec lounge, gymnasium, and pool. Transporter rooms one and two are also on this deck. Deck six has enlisted cabins, more open offices, the shuttlebay complex, lounges and mess for the enlisted crew, holodecks one and two, and the arboretum. Aaron notes the portion of the arboretum already marked out with Andorian writing, and Shil'vala nods in approval. Deck six has another 23rd century holdover, a chapel/theater room. It also overlooks cargo bay two.
-Deck seven contains the security complex, sickbay complex, and cargo bay two. They meet the chief medical officer, **Lieutenant Commander [[trek:characters:heltorin|Hel-Torin Ghatorii]]**, a male Efrosian who greets them all enthusiastically – and eyes Shil'vala and M'Belaa appreciatively. Aaron winces but says nothing for now. Hel-Torin shows them the recent upgrades to sickbay – some of which are his design – but also says with total seriousness that cargo bay two is reserved for overflow space for sickbay in an emergency. Aaron notes the marked change in demeanor but Hel-Torin turns to Kimball and adds, "Security also uses the cargo bay as an overflow area if needs be as well. We'll be seeing a lot of each other, down here in the bowels." Kimball smirks but nods.
+Deck seven contains the security complex, sickbay complex, and cargo bay two. They meet the chief medical officer, **Lieutenant Commander [[trek:characters:heltorin|Hel-Torin Ghatorii]]**, a male Efrosian who greets them all enthusiastically – and eyes Shil'vala and M'Belaa appreciatively. Aaron winces but says nothing for now. Hel-Torin shows them the recent upgrades to sickbay – some of which are his design – but also says with total seriousness that cargo bay two is reserved for overflow space for sickbay in an emergency. Aaron notes the marked change in demeanor, but Hel-Torin turns to Kimball and adds, "Security also uses the cargo bay as an overflow area if needs be as well. We'll be seeing a lot of each other, down here in the bowels." Kimball smirks but nods.
-Deck eight is the airlock and emergency transporter bay. Deck nine used to be the ship's laundry, but is now an open science deck. Kelly finds a note from the quartermaster's office stating he may partition the deck however he sees fit. The officers note with amusement the sole washing machine and dryer still hooked up and usable in the corner. Kelly shrugs and realizes he doesn't mind. They finish the tour on deck ten, which contains cramped tactical scanner bays.((The Horta uses it to bathe.)) They note that there is an additional torpedo bay on the //Boston's// roll bar but getting there requires a transporter or an arduous hike through Jeffries tubes and up ladders. Aaron and Kimball plan to visit, but the others are fine with skipping it.
+Deck eight is the airlock and emergency transporter bay. Deck nine used to be the ship's laundry but is now an open science deck. Kelly finds a note from the quartermaster's office stating he may partition the deck however he sees fit. The officers note with amusement the sole washing machine and dryer still hooked up and usable in the corner. Kelly shrugs and realizes he doesn't mind. They finish the tour on deck ten, which contains cramped tactical scanner bays.((The Horta uses it to bathe.)) They note that there is an additional torpedo bay on the //Boston's// roll bar but getting there requires a transporter or an arduous hike through Jeffries tubes and up ladders. Aaron and Kimball plan to visit, but the others are fine with skipping it.
 ==== Getting to Know You ====
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 ==== Brainstorming ====
-Once sequestered in the CIC, Aaron tasks T'kora and Kelly with coming up with a way to beam the probe aboard at warp speed. T'kora points out the probe may have safeguards to prevent such maneuvers, such as automatically deleting files, but starts theorizing. Kelly takes a supportive tack, prompting T'kora along but letting her do the talking. T'kora concludes the operation is possible, but will require two hours of work to modify the transporters and cannot be performed at any speed greater than warp five. Kelly suggests having a second probe in their warp wake to act as a triangulating device; T'kora agrees and starts factoring that in. Aaron brings up the Cardassian long-range sensors, but T'kora says dismissively, "They are not as advanced as ours. Their maximum range is three light years." She muses that she will require Ten's help and heads off to the emergency transporter bay on deck eight to start work.
+Once sequestered in the CIC, Aaron tasks T'kora and Kelly with coming up with a way to beam the probe aboard at warp speed. T'kora points out the probe may have safeguards to prevent such maneuvers, such as automatically deleting files, but starts theorizing. Kelly takes a supportive tack, prompting T'kora along but letting her do the talking. T'kora concludes the operation is possible but will require two hours of work to modify the transporters and cannot be performed at any speed greater than warp five. Kelly suggests having a second probe in their warp wake to act as a triangulating device; T'kora agrees and starts factoring that in. Aaron brings up the Cardassian long-range sensors, but T'kora says dismissively, "They are not as advanced as ours. Their maximum range is three light years." She muses that she will require Ten's help and heads off to the emergency transporter bay on deck eight to start work.
 Kelly returns to the bridge and quietly tells Kimball that the captain will be speaking with him shortly. Kimball nods and reveals the tactical drills just as Aaron enters the bridge. He heads to the tactical alcove and approves Kimball's plans before filling everyone in on the near-warp transport plan. He then reclaims the center seat from Shil'vala, who mutters something about Captain Shen's narrow hips. Aaron smirks but says nothing.

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