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				Title: <strong>USS McNair -Main Shuttle Bay [archive]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HockeyGod</strong> on <strong>24-10-2010, 02:58:39</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy145/alxnjsh/characters/mitchell.jpg?t=1287881849)</div>Captain Airik Mitchell stood with the doors to the shuttle bay at his back. He looked out among the crew of the USS McNair. It caused his lip to curl into a smile. They weren’t a huge crew – under 100…but that didn’t make them any less important. The obligatory Fleet ceremony occurred earlier and now it was just the Commanding Officer and crew. Standing to his sides were the senior officers, with the First Officer immediately to his right and Second Officer immediately to his left.<br><br>“In 1978 Ronald E. McNair was selected as one of thirty-five applicants from a pool of ten thousand for the NASA astronaut program. He flew aboard the Challenger in February 1984, as a mission specialist becoming the second African American to fly in space. Following this mission, he was selected for a second mission, which launched on January 28, 1986, McNair was one of the seven-person crew who died on the Challenger space shuttle when it exploded nine miles above the Atlantic Ocean just 73 seconds after take-off.”<br><br>Airik Mitchell paused for a moment to let the history sink in.<br><br>“Great scientist throughout history have proudly risked their lives to further mankind’s knowledge of the unknown. Whether it’s cataloguing the Klingon tak insect’s genome or charting the stars, scientists throughout our known universe all strive to fill in the blanks. To answer seemingly unanswerable questions. We are those explorer scientists. Today we disembark from the relative safety of our galaxy.”<br><br>The Commanding Officer looked around at his crew.<br><br>“We have a saying on my home world. It’s very simple, but profound. ‘We are eternal students.’ As many of you know I’m old. To put it more appropriately – I’m beyond old. Yet I am still a novice. I’m here to learn from you and with you.” Airik smiled. <br><br>“To paraphrase Dr. McNair, it is time to stretch our wings and fly to the sky.” <br><br>In rather stuffy formality he held up a PADD and read.<br><br>“Commander Axon, as ordered by Admiral Kathryn Janeway, I hereby take command of the USS McNair. You are relieved.” Airik said to the human standing in the front of the crowd.<br><br>=/\= “Computer, transfer command codes to Captain Airik Mitchell, authorization Axon Theta Six Five.” =/\= The woman responded. “I stand relieved, Captain, Godspeed.”<br><br>=/\= “Computer accept command codes, authorization Mitchell Dallas Epsilon Nu Four.” =/\=<br><br>=/\= “Command codes transferred and accepted.” =/\=<br><br>Airik looked out at the crew and smiled. “To your stations, the McNair will disembark at 0930. Dismissed.” Airik set the PADD down on the podium and finally breathed. All the stuffy formality was unlike the Ba’ku. He would have rather had a casual brunch with the crew. Looking at the chronometer on the podium, it was only one hour to 0930. He looked back at Commander MacReady. "I guess this is it. No turning back." He smiled.<br>
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				Post by: <strong>Barnbean</strong> on <strong>24-10-2010, 22:55:46</strong>
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				There was no denying that Makari looked good in his dress uniform. There were officers who wore the uniform and then there were guys like Makari who <em>wore</em> them. He had the classic looks of a Risian, all intrigue and sex appeal. It wasn't something he strove for, it just was. His people had not stumbled upon the resort planet concept, they had been born for it, generation after generation of friendly and appealing people all wanting nothing more than to make themselves, and others, happy. And it showed in their eyes, in their smiles, in the way they could pull off even a stuffy uniform like he was currently in.<br><br>He could have been the poster boy for the fleet, if they did such things anymore. Archaic thinking, poster boys, people joined Starfleet without the need of advertising or being coaxed into it. Even Makari had decided to leave his home planet and sign up, to be more than just a bar tender or masseuse or some other resort spa employee. He had wanted more and he had it. <br><br>Oh, and he was... well he liked to have fun more than your poster boy type would. He was... well he looked the part, he could even perform the part, but there was a side of him that would never be fully fond of the uniforms and salutes and all the endless work and long days. That part of him was easy enough to hush and push away, especially in situations like he was in now. A formal transfer of authority where the ship was handed to the captain, where they would take their first step into space as a unified crew, learn from one another, pull together, and become stronger and better. <br><br>When the official moments had passed them by, Makari took a small step forward and smiled as the Captain dismissed people to their stations. "A speech about dieing as you tried to reach the stars... I think that's fitting for the shakedown cruise of the ship... I just hope it isn't symbolic, I've had enough of exploding ships..." he trailed off and let the thought die away. He hadn't even said it to anyone in particular, was just talking to the open air, a casual smile on his face as he watched people begin to file out. 
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				Post by: <strong>Aether</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 02:10:56</strong>
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				Dun smiled broadly and even let out an excited chuckle as the transfer command was spoken.&nbsp; He had worked hard into the night and morning to get the ship to a point with which he was happy to agree with the dock chief that the McNair was space worthy.&nbsp; It was a love and hate relationship already.&nbsp; He would swear that the collection of information and technology would mesh into a creation all of its own, spawn consciousness as so many depictions from Hollywood and the late 20th century portrayed.&nbsp; <em>There was that incident aboard the Enterprise...</em> Dun thought then shaking his head.&nbsp; Thats all he needed to do was put ideas like that out into the universe, the McNair would be a handful to handle if she had her own head on her shoulders.<br><br>With the close of the ceremony which as articulated wonderfully, the Chief Engineer made his way through the little procession of people wanting to wish the Captain well and he said his own words.<br><br>"Well, sir, she is a bit headstrong and willful, but I is a hopin that the little lady will take us to new horizons and back in a grand fashion.&nbsp; She a took a bit a work to get done, but we should be alright gettin to our first assignment well in order.&nbsp; Mayin even be able to open her up a bit," Dun winked at the Captain.&nbsp; "Hells, I know me and our young helmsman want to try her for speed.&nbsp; If'n you dun need me, sir, I will head to main engineering and make sure we are all tighty and a ready to make way."<br><br>With that formality out of the way, Dun saluted and turned sharply for the doors.&nbsp; You could hear just a bit o song whistled from his lips as he parted, maybe 'Red, red rose' but he moved a bit too quickly for ample examination.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Re: USS McNair -Main Shuttle Bay</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nim</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 04:16:38</strong>
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				The chief science officer stood with his hands neatly clasped behind his back as he listened to the transfer of authority over to Captain Airik Mitchell.&nbsp; This was not the first such occasion he had been to but he had found the Captain's comments a bit unusual under the circumstances.&nbsp; The seemingly lack of logic in other races was one of the hardest parts of working with Star Fleet that the Vulcan had to deal with.&nbsp; <br><br>When word was given "To your stations" Lt. Lugus turned and headed straight for the nearest exit.&nbsp; They had not picked up anything yet for him to go look at in the labs so for him that meant he was off to the bridge.&nbsp; So like all his people he would just seem to vanish into the crowd unless one happened to be looking for him.<br><br><hr><br>Avalona watched the proceedings among her new fellow shipmates.&nbsp; So many unfamiliar faces in one place always seemed to be a very daunting experience for her.&nbsp; Damn her shyness anyway.&nbsp; She had thought she had gotten over that on her latest ship but it seemed it had resurfaced again.&nbsp; But considering the attractions she had felt for various members of the crew she felt like maybe she was making a bit of progress after all.&nbsp; She never had caught up with Karn to discuss his the concerns.&nbsp; Something to do with a disagreement over something the Captain had said. <br><br>Leaving space dock for the transporter chief meant that her duties would more than likely take her to engineering.&nbsp; However she would have some time before she would be required to check in with the Chief Engineer Officer.&nbsp; So she took the opportunity to get in line with the others who were waiting to have a brief word with the Captain.&nbsp; &nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Re: USS McNair -Main Shuttle Bay</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HockeyGod</strong> on <strong>25-10-2010, 05:10:47</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">When the official moments had passed them by, Makari took a small step forward and smiled as the Captain dismissed people to their stations. "A speech about dieing as you tried to reach the stars... I think that's fitting for the shakedown cruise of the ship... I just hope it isn't symbolic, I've had enough of exploding ships..." he trailed off and let the thought die away. He hadn't even said it to anyone in particular, was just talking to the open air, a casual smile on his face as he watched people begin to file out.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Captain Mitchell thought about it and then smirked momentarily. “Never thought about it that way. Hopefully Dr. McNair’s words were more inspirational than the story.” Airik paused for a moment, crinkling a brow. “Let’s be sure we run an engineering diagnostic just in case.” He then broke a smile.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Well, sir, she is a bit headstrong and willful, but I is a hopin that the little lady will take us to new horizons and back in a grand fashion.&nbsp; She a took a bit a work to get done, but we should be alright gettin to our first assignment well in order.&nbsp; Mayin even be able to open her up a bit," Dun winked at the Captain.&nbsp; "Hells, I know me and our young helmsman want to try her for speed.&nbsp; If'n you dun need me, sir, I will head to main engineering and make sure we are all tighty and a ready to make way."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>The Ba’ku Commanding Officer nodded. “I have all the faith you’ll be able to get us out of the system in one piece.”<br><br>&lt;Captain moves to Bridge&gt;<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Re: USS McNair -Main Shuttle Bay</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ReijiTabibito</strong> on <strong>26-10-2010, 03:50:07</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=86668.msg3809277#msg3809277">Quote from: alxnjsh on 24-10-2010, 02:58:39</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Airik looked out at the crew and smiled. “To your stations, the McNair will disembark at 0930. Dismissed.” Airik set the PADD down on the podium and finally breathed. All the stuffy formality was unlike the Ba’ku. He would have rather had a casual brunch with the crew. Looking at the chronometer on the podium, it was only one hour to 0930. He looked back at Commander MacReady. "I guess this is it. No turning back." He smiled.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Sam stood, listening to the speech given by Airik.&nbsp; The <em>Challenger</em> explosion.&nbsp; Humanity had come so far in the near-four centuries since that day.&nbsp; Warp drive.&nbsp; The Federation.&nbsp; Klingons.&nbsp; Romulans.&nbsp; The Borg.&nbsp; And it had withstood all those, with the help of the other humanoid races who had joined the Federation.&nbsp; And while he considered himself a soldier, he knew well that science had perils of its own, and that sometimes it cost lives.<br><br>He waited as command authorization was transferred from Axon to Captain Mitchell, and smiled as the crew was dismissed.&nbsp; It was Sam MacReady who heard the statement about not looking back...<br><br>...but it was Commander Samuel MacReady, Earthman, veteran of the Dominion War, and Executive Officer of the McNair who answered.<br><br>"Captain, you make it sound like we've got something to be afraid of."&nbsp; Samuel lifted an eyebrow.&nbsp; "Now, this may not be Picard and the Big Double E, or Janeway and the Voyager...but we've got one of the best crews I've ever seen put together.&nbsp; And we've got a damn fine ship."&nbsp; He smiled.<br><br>"And now, in the memory of one of the greatest officers in Starfleet, off we go.&nbsp; 'Second star to the right...and straight on 'till morning'."<br><br>(moving to bridge)
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