posted 08-11-2002 08:26 AM            

Inside Auriga, at her bridge, was Auricann Dobermann.
All of 19 Terran years of age, Auricann was a youngster by anyone's standards. Third in his class at Space Rover Academy, and first in his class in the technical sciences, Auri had always known that he had a promising future. But rising to the rank of Lieutenant in just over a year -- that was almost beyond his expectations. Almost, but not quite.

And this was his first assignment. The Auriga was not his first choice; considering it was brand new, expiramental, it was a bit militaristic for him. He would have preferred a Galaxy-Class vessel, with its banks of scientific laboratories and the computer power of a typical starbase. He was abou 6'4, broad shouldered, russet brown, and white were his base colors, with black markings. He frowned as he watched the captain seem to fum over every little thing on the bridge.

Captain Robert Mcloude paced the bridge in anxiousness. The tall, lean akita/malamute/collie mix looked for all the world like a wreck. His base colors were gray with white highlights, he had a deep mahogany brown blaze down his face and flopped ears. Though what was most striking about him was his eyes, one was dark brown, teh other was a brillient azure blue. He was still very clean and trim, this was the first time, the ship's first mission, outside of the bounds of the Solar System and HE was in charge. It was enough to drive anyone mad.

[Siela]: Careful, McLoude, or you'll wear the deckplates clear through. You know the Auriga's not due for recarpeting until tomorrow.

Robert swiveled on his heel and furrowed his brows at his Executive Officer. Siela was a very attractive young golden retriever/aussie shepard mix. Her father was the famed leader of the first Road Rovers, and her mother was the heroine Ryleigh Sterling, who led a group of rag tag mutant rebels against Parvo. She had light golden and white fur, and pure bleach blond hair that hung to mid back. Half hr face with gold, the rest was white, and brillent golden amber eyes, making her look somewhat ferel, were beset in her delicate angular face.

[Robert]: Siela -- I mean -- Commander Retriever -- now is hardly the time for levity.

[Siela]: According to you, when is it ever a good time?" she smiled sweetly.

But the Captain was already back in his own world.

[Robert]: So the techs down in the engine compartments say that everything is go?

he asked, for the third time in a hour.

[Robert]: They're positive about this?

[Siela]: Yes, they are.

Why this was so difficult for him to understand was beyond her, Siela thought. She shrugged, returning to throwing the switches, getting the engines warmed up from her place on the bridge. Robert frowned and continued pacing, rubbing the back of his neck.

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Hunter Dobermann frowned as he fiddled with the intruments in the medical bay, he was no doctor, he was a battle strategist, a pilot, but also, a technition. His father, and Auricann's was among the first group of canosaipiens ever created, he had heard many things of his father, that he was a sniveling coward, a traitor, and a womanizer. He didn't know what to think, his father had supposedly died on a mission in Space, long ago, along with the leader of the rovers himself, his namesake Hunter Retiever, with their last acts of bravery, trying to save the group, people like Ryleigh Sterling, owed them their lives. He growled and twisted a bolt into the computer's innards before shutting the hatch. People never even gave him a chance when they heard who his father was, it was like his part in the mission, in many missions, hadn't meant anything... Hunter Retriever overshadowed the Dobermann, claiming almost all the credit for saving their lives... -- Blitz being only the shadow... though his mother still spoke dearly of him.

[Hunter]: Well that's over with...

He sighed and got up, about to make his way to the place on the bridge.

posted 08-11-2002 09:41 AM            

"*Har do lordagh*,Hunter,sir,"Sahkyo chirped cheerfully,his Pwellian accent sounding vaguely like gaelic.

Sahkyo was actually one of the crew members that wasn't formally an earth-bound canine.Instead,he hailed from the Horsehead Nebula,sent on part to the Space Rover organization as a goodwill gesture of the Pwellian race from there.For the most part,he physically resembled a cross between an otter and a cat,with an otter's webbed paws/muzzle and a cat's long limbs.His main fur color was cerulean blue with white on his chest,legs,and face.He also possesed an attitude reminiscent of both species-curiousity and playfulness.

"Where ya headed off to?"the Pwellian asked casually,his prehinsle tail twitching.

posted 08-11-2002 05:32 PM            

"Actually, I was on my way to the bridge... I heard the captain has been calling on you guys down in the engine rooms about ten times in the last hour."

He chuckled, and by chance cocked his head so he caught a short glimpse of the youngest engineer on the ship. He blinked and shook his head, Mia, like him, took herself as a misfit of some kind... She needn't have, he had a feeling most of the crew really liked her, even he did, and he didn't take to many people.

"Everything's go right? Or do I have to come down there and help out you amatuers?"

He said this in a playful tone as he, and his cerulean furred friend started walking together.

posted 08-12-2002 04:52 AM            

In the twelve years following his heroics on Earth's battle fields, he had been promoted into the Space Force. Because of his training as a soldier, they had put him up as the Security Officer in the newly built Auriga.

Jake stared blankly at the screen with his dark blue eyes. His floppy ears twitched slightly with every new sound. His slight frown and distant gaze made him appear extremely bored.

Though, Jake loved the idea of traveling to the stars. Inside, he was as eager as a young pup. Through the bridge's screen, he could see the docking bay. The mechanical arms and cables were starting to disconnect from the Auriga and retract into the bay. Lanch was to be very soon.

"Captain," Jake signaled, "My teams are ready, and have been for a while. Just thought you should know."

Jake hated the odd way of speaking to the captain. You still had to announce his rank, but you didn't have to salute or say "sir." It was very un-militaristic, and Jake guessed that that made him miss his place with the military.

Not really having anyone to talk to, Jake just sat there and cycled through his data again.

posted 08-12-2002 08:19 AM            

"Everything's runnin' smoother than a skinned Imozoan.Hmm...we had to do a little last minute checking on the engines...The Cap seems a little unhinged,though,"Sahkyo commented.
Looking over at Captain McLoude,he added,"Did I say a little?I meant to the brink of madness..."

posted 08-12-2002 06:07 PM            

Robbie nodded as he heard his security officer's report. then, he turned towards the command console again and taped a command.

(Robbie) Engineering? this is the Captain, how are things going down there?

He hadn't heard Sahkyo's comment but his brother, almost completely identical save for both his eyes did as he had walked past the weapons officer's stationed. He restrained himself from a laugh, He smiled at the Pwellian.

(Tim, whispering) Don't worry, my brother's not nuts, he just has this whole 'responsibility' thing, he takes too much at times.

***

Mia walked into engineering just as one crew member was walking out, and, unfortunately, she shared the same slight build as her older sister, and was flattened to the deck.

(Nameless engineer) Oh sorry.... *he looks at who it was then shrugs* oh, its you runt... You better get to work, your brother's getting anxious up on the bridge and we need your devine insperation on the engines.

posted 08-12-2002 06:43 PM            

[Faith]: I'm sorry Mia....

She sighed and brushed her off gently, as if dust had somehow collected on Mia while she was on the ground. This was Faith Dobermann, Hunter's twin sister, she was one of the few doctor's onboard. She sported a standerd black uniform with white highlights, and badges indicating her rank. She had Hunter's markings, and Auricann's flopped ears, but other than this she did not share much with her brothers as far as looks went, especially her blazing dark crimson eyes.

[Faith]: Don't mind what they say...or...he said...

She smiled gently, she treated the young lady like a sister, a much younger sister.

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Hunter grinned and looked at Tim before turning to the entrance to the bridge, dusting off his shoulders.

[Hunter]: That's alright Timbo, we all know Bob's a nutter sometimes.

posted 08-12-2002 10:01 PM            

"You think Bob's bad?You haven't seen nutty until you've witnessed Konraldians at mating season,"quipped Sahkyo.

The sleek creature bid his crewmates a quick good-bye,and bounded down to the engineers' quarters.Not being the Cheif Engineer,there was really no reason for Sahkyo to be on the bridge(he,however,merely just went there for "a breath of fresh air".

"Hey,crew!"he said brightly,greeting the others.He stopped as he saw Faith helping Mia up."*Fio Fease*-what happened here?You okay?"Sahkyo asked them.

OOC(again!)-Did I get that right?The lower-ranking engineers generelly don't go onto the bridge?

posted 08-13-2002 09:37 AM            

Watching all of the people bustle about the bridge preparing for launch, Jake wondered what all of the fuss was about. It's not like they were going to be suddenly attacked or anything. They were still in the docking bay...
All of a sudden, a small red light began to flash a warning on his console.
"This is Security Officer Jake Johnson, what is the problem?" Jake spoke into his com.
"Sir! Malfunction on Deck D! One of the cables popped a seem!" the crewman on the other line sounded panicked. Quickly cycling through his schematics, Jake located the leak in one of the aft cargo bays.
"Alright, take it easy. Evacuate everyone from Cargo Bay 12 and seal the bulkhead! We'll get somebody out there to fix it as soon as possible. For now, get to your posts and prepare for launch," Jake said coolly into his com. It was nothing too serious, but his heart was still racing.
"Captain, there has been a malfunction with one of the cables on Deck D. The situation has been neutralized, but we will have to repair the leak," Jake reported to the captain, hoping he wouldn't start freaking out. The captain's wild eyes closed and he took a few deep breaths.
"Thank you, Johnson," the captain said after a few minutes.
Jake grinned, "Just doing my job, sir."

posted 08-13-2002 01:49 PM            

(Tim, typing out a request to her console) SEILA? THINK YOU CAN CALM HIM DOWN? YOUR THE ONLY ONE I KNOW OF.....

***

Mia accepted Faith's help, then heard the call, grabbed a tool set and jogged towards the alert

posted 08-13-2002 03:23 PM            

[Siela]: You worry too much Captain...

Smiling, she led him to his seat, a far cry from the days where she used to drag him about on her wild schemes. She gently eased him down, applying a bit of pressure on his shoulders.

[Siela]: Now then, would you like me to get you a cup of tea sir?

She smiled sweetly and kissed his cheek, discreetly, so that none of the crew really noticed.

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Faith frowned and shook her head, watching Mia's retreating back as she headed back to the medical bay, she had yet to get aqauinted with her collegues though they had met once or twice before coming aboard.

She sighed and pushed her glasses up her muzzle as she walked into the large enclosed space, machines printing readouts every now and then, mostly about the condition of the computers. Tossing her braid behind her she began examinining some of the equipment, but then, she blinked as she saw a slight dent in the closed hatch fo rthe computer.... but no one other than her and ...Hunter had been in here.

posted 08-14-2002 04:37 PM            

A young main engineer was on his knees talking to an other engeneer, who was in an maintenance shaft under the floor.

(Higer ranking young engineer) "Look, I'm telling you, that you have to synkronice the plasma injection to the fusion-pylons before re-calibraiting the plasma feed."

(Older lower ranking engineer) "And for the third and LAST time lad. IF I do not re-calibrate first I'll risk the whole injection system to BLOW UP ON MY BLOODY FACE!! So shut you're face and let me do my job lad."

If it wasent for Caleb's short temper, he would have made Chife Engineer by now. But by breaking the jaw of his previus chife, his promotion was a bit delayed.
Never the less, he brobably was the most trained and talented engineer on the whole ship.

"Security Officer Jake Johnson to Caleb MacLane, do you copy?"
"Yeah yeah... What you're problem?"
"We have a malfunction on Deck D. We need you to get over there and fix it."
"But I still hav..."
"NOW!"
"...yes... sir."

Caleb climed out of the shaft and started making his way to the door, and made sure he was heard.

"The bloody kids! What do they think this is a holiday cruse!"

Caleb MacLane was 38 born in Irland. He had lost his left eye and hand during the mars riots. The scars on his face and the robotic left arm where a constant reminder of it's horrors.

posted 08-14-2002 09:46 PM            

His true motives here, were as of yet unknown, even to him. They would come in a triple encrypted e-mail from CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, disguised to look like a letter from home.

But that would all come later. The twenty-five year old wolf strode into the security office, trading in his baretta 9mm for a phaser pistol, but neglecting to mention the PPK he kept holstered around his ankle. He silently strode out onto the ship after getting his assignment, deciding to explore a bit.

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I venture to suggest that patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

- Adlai Stevnson

The pen is the tongue of the mind.

posted 08-15-2002 08:16 AM            

_______________________

Security Office:

posted 08-15-2002 03:05 PM            

(Bob, big grin): Allow me to assist you, Mia, I maybe on an inspection tour of this ship, but that doesn't mean I can't help out!

**** Bob quickly helps Mia with the problem and then turns to her and smiles ****

(Bob): It's been a long time since I've been up in space, and this ship is truly remarkable! Oh, pardon me, I hadn't properly introduced myself, I am Admiral Bob, currently assigned to the Space Rovers science division. (looks all around): I hope your Captain will permit me to ride along on this first mission. Perhaps my wife could come along as well?

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Floating through cyberspace

The Computer Dinosaur

posted 08-15-2002 03:43 PM            

Caleb then walks to the nearest console, ignoring the admiral, and start's working.

(Caleb on comunicator) "Sahkyo, if you hepen to be near deck-D, shut down all the replicators on the entire deck, I don't want anyone eating contaminated food. Then get over here and seal all doors on you're way."

OOC: Funny how I enjoy writing about a mean and grumpy character Dont take it personaly okay

posted 08-15-2002 07:41 PM            

(bic):

(Bob): In case YOU haven't noticed, Caleb, I have already diverted the coolant flow, repaired the leak with some simple soldering and have already stopped the coolant failure. I was working on these type of spacecraft before your parents were even born, I DO think I know what I'm doing here!

**** Bob turns and winks at Mia ****

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Floating through cyberspace

The Computer Dinosaur

posted 08-15-2002 08:22 PM            

(Mia, growling though her mask in her normal short manner to those she didn't respect) LOOK, its still not finished Caleb *She could get away without colling him 'sir' because she was a civillian, still hadn't even gone to the academy.* We still need to isolate the bay from the rest of the power grid so it won't go to auto-shut-down, and the food reps aren't going to be doing that

*She stood and looked at the other dog, her small frame not preventing her from being rather intimidating when she wanted to. She stripped off her gas mask and litterly stared him down.*

While YOUR standing here getting into a turf war with the admiral, we have an entire system that needs a complete re-rout or we're going to loose EVERYTHING that needs power for this decks, that means, not only the reps, but lights, gravity, and oh, guess what? Life Support needs power to so we're going to loose that if you don't get your tail OUT of its not and get it helping the admiral and me finish the re-routes!!!!

posted 08-16-2002 12:08 PM            

Sahkyo sped down the corridor,listening to Caleb on his communicator.

"Gotcha daddy,"the pwellian replied teasingly."In fact,I was just on my there."

He proceeded as fast as he could to shut down the replicators on Deck D.

posted 08-16-2002 01:36 PM            

[Hunter]: Sir, we have an incoming transmission from Earth, should I patch it through?

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Faith sighed deeply as she typed the last of the report from the medical bay, to be sent to the captain and her superior officiers immediatly. As she turned around, sending the message as she went by depressing a small button on her console, she she spied a stranger at the door, they slid shut with a quiet hiss. She blinked and raised an eyebrow.

[Faith]: Okay, who's there?

posted 08-17-2002 06:09 PM            

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Timberwolf-
5 out of 4 people have trouble with fractions.

posted 08-18-2002 03:23 PM            

(Caleb) "Ha, finaly. Any longer and I might have started to actualy enjoy you're company."

posted 08-18-2002 04:29 PM            

Sahkyo bounds up to Mia,Admiral Bob,and Caleb.Through the gas mask on his face,he can be heard panting lightly.

posted 08-19-2002 11:38 AM            

(Mia) Everyone.... we.... need to get to sic bay..... coolent.... poisoning....

posted 08-26-2002 05:42 PM            

"It is nice to meet you... Mr. Freeman, could you please help me with this thi...-"

She was cut off by a sharp beeping sound, and a hologram appeared on screen, they saw the panicked face of Sahkyo, his eyes were wide.

'We need assistence down here! Coolent leak on deck-'

"I know!" Faith growled and looked at him. "We'll be there in just a second."

She flashed her crimson eyes to Norman.

"Freeman, follow me, we have men down nearby," She said this simply, in her usual cool mannor, though there was a certain edge to it that made her voice sound urgent.

With that, she rushed out the door, it hissing obidiently open for her.

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Hunter sighed and put the transmission through. Soon the familier face of a gigantic Saint Bernard made itself apparent on the screen. Hunter saluted respectfully.

"Commander Vauss, we have the ship prepped and ready to...-" Siela cut him off and looked up at the Commander.

"That's a negative sir, we have a coolent leak a few decks below, we need more time to prep."

The Sain Bernard shook his head and sighed.

"We have been putting this launching off too long, the Ordinence is getting impatient McLoude," He looked at Robbie and his brows furrowed.

posted 08-29-2002 04:25 PM            

"Er...so,what are you guys in for?"he asked them,still edgy.

posted 09-01-2002 06:16 AM            

(Robbie) WE'll be under-way within the hour...

And with that he turned, nodded at Seila to cut the transimition then tapped a command on his own command chair

(Robbie) Engineering, minus the coolent leak, are we ready to go?

***

Mia groaned as she woke up in sickbay, blinking the harshness out of her eyes for a second, she then, she admitted rather stupidly asked a question

posted 09-07-2002 10:45 AM            

Grinning sweetly, the mischievious fox bent to examine Mia's vital signs. Everything was in the green. On a submenu, he saw that the cellular membranes on the surface of her skin had been slightly damaged.

"I'm administering a dose of Hydroparaicildine to repair cellular damage," Norbert announced to Faith. Occupied with another patient, she grunted her approval. "Alright, my dear," Freeman continued, "this will hurt a tad bit." With that, a small electric current was passed over Mia's body, opening her pores. A mechanized delivery system misted the drug onto her skin. The only feeling Mia got from the proceedure was a mild prickling. Like the uncomfortable feeling you get when your leg wakes up. "There, all done," Freeman patted Mia's shoulder, "Just rest for now."

posted 09-10-2002 02:43 PM            

(Caleb) "NO!!"

He sat on the side of the bed looking pale.

(Caleb) "I.. I have to get out of here."