Departure time.

Posted on Thu Jul 5th, 2018 @ 12:15am by Captain Andreas O'Shaunessy & Petty Officer 2nd Class Nemolera & Lieutenant Commander Anders Odegaard & Lieutenant JG Dave & 1st Lieutenant Ali'x'in "Alexander" Ch’Thorthaan IV

Mission: Shakedown Cruise
Location: Bridge

The bridge was whirring with activity as the crew were finishing the last minute prep work to leave dock. Reports were coming in from across the ship as each department advised of their readiness status.

Andreas spent most of the time in the center chair and was still getting used to the idea of sitting there when his Yeoman quietly walked up to him.

"The final reports have just arrived, sir. We're ready to get under way." Nemolera quietly stated.

"Thank you, Petty Officer." Andreas replied with a smile, reaching down and pressing the button to open a ship wide comm channel. "Attention all hands, it's time to see what the Alabama can do, senior staff, please report to the bridge."

Odegaard was already on the Bridge, as First Officer he was responsible for acting on the Captains orders and so far the whip was being cracked. The Commander strolled from Station to station and examined the readings and monitors. "All Decks report ready, and all Crew are at their stations." Odegaard then proceeded down towards his Chair. "Readiness report Sir."

Andreas nodded. "Thank you, Commander." Standing up from his chair and looking around. "Let's set out, shall we?"

=/\= Alabama to Iota Station, permission to leave dock. =/\= Andreas advised the Station's OPS.

=/\= Understood, Commander. You have clearance to depart. Fair winds and following seas to you. =/\=

"Ok, folks. Lieutenant Dave, seal the docking ports and release the umbilical's."

There was a brief pause, then an answer came, "Sealed, Released, and ready to sail."

"Thank you, Lieutenant. Conn, take us out nice and easy."

"Aye, sir." The young Ensign replied, his fingers a blur as they entered the commands. "We're clear of the station now, sir."

"Set course 082 mark 108."

"Course laid in."

"Engage." Andreas said as got up out of the chair.

Looking around at those on the bridge, he turned to the XO. "Commander Odegaard, since we're short a Chief Science Officer, would you mind monitoring the science station and forward the readings to the relevant departments?"

"Aye Sir." The Executive Officer nodded as he got up and proceed Aft towards the Science Station. He signaled for the Ensign monitoring it to take leave and then Odegaard input his access code. "Science Station is a go, Ops, Tactical and Navigation you will be receiving information now."

All three then nodded and responded with a unanimous "Aye Commander." As they went about their duties.

Andreas nodded in appreciation before turning to the Marine CO. "1st Lieutenant Ch’Thorthaan, I know you have a lot on your plate with the Marines, but until we get a Chief Sec/Tac Officer, you are the logical person to assist in that area. Please oversee both departments and coordinate a schedule for any overlap you deem appropriate."

Ch’Thorthaan nodded, "Aye Sir. First Platoon is already being kitted and set on standby. I will get Security & Tactical up to speed and start integrating part of Second Platoon into the rotation. I'll head down to Deck 11 now, unless you need something else, Commander?"

"Perfect, thank you 1st Lieutenant. You're good to go down to deck 11." Andreas replied.

Looking around the bridge once more before continuing. "Alright, folks, I'm not expecting anything untoward, but I want us to be ready for anything that may pop up. Lieutenant Dave, I know you're an ace Engineer and I'm relying on that to keep the systems functional. If you need to pull anyone for help, let Commander Odegaard know and he'll see what he can do for you."