[Provisional RPG] USS Solaris - B

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This story is losely based on the SIMM USS Angel/Arch Angel.

Storyline:
20 years after the USS Arch-Angel/Angel's infamous missions came to and end, The federation still was in a mild conflict with the Orion Empire.
Lauren Van den Hause, now 59, was one of the last few surviving crew members of the original ship.
Lauren's tattered record left her with a rather small ship.
After all, she had once held the rank of Commander, busted right down to Chief Warrant Officer, and had to start climbing the ranks again.
Now, so many years later, after much arguing, and hard work, she held the rank of Captain.
Of a 19 Crew bird of prey.
Recent changes in Federation/Klingon alliances meant the amalgamation of the two's defence forces, to assist in the defence of both empires. The Romulans, long quiet, haven't complained much.
The Orions, however, HAVE.
Bloody pirates.
Now, inlight of an Orion raid on an outlying Federation colony, similar to those made in the USS Angel's first mission to investigate into the planet Partra, Starfleet is ordering this small craft's first mission:
Investigate Orion interference
Correct it.

USS Solaris- B
Class: Allied Bird of Prey
Crew Max Compliment: 19
Normal Crew Compliment: 10-12
Skeleton Crew Compliment: 5
Standard Warp Cruising speed: Warp 9
Emergency Warp Speeds: Warp 9.87 for 12.7 hours
Weaponry: Twin rapid-fire Disrupters((Can not target opponents above)), Fore, and aft Tachyon Torpedoe launchers
Shielding: Multi-phasic shields
Cloaking device: Installed; Untested.

Command Structure:
Captain:
Name: Lauren Van den Hause
Played by: Squiggy
Race: Romulan/Human((Dutch))
Age: 59
Gender: Female
Biography:
Her past is full of many classified events, however, it is public knowledge that she SHOULD have been a Captain 20 years ago, except that she made a mistake, which resulted in her being busted down to Chief Warrant Officer.
Her attitude is considered legendary; Most Admirals STILL fear it.
She is also mildly telepathic.
Family:
Mother: Unknown((Romulan))
Father: Admiral Laurent Van den Hause((Deceased))
Spouse: Commodore James Morrow((Deceased))
Children: Lt. junior grade Dianne Morrow-Van den Hause((USS Solaris-B))

First Officer
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Chief of Operations (Pilot, Gunner)
Name: Neb Thron
Played by: tomparis
Race: Human
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Biography: Neb was born on Mars, but moved to earth with his parents when his father was promoted to a desk job at Starfleet Command. Neb, wanting to follow in his father's footsteps, joined the Academy. He didn't realize he had any interest in piloting until his first course in shuttle operations. Neb immediately moved up in the rankings of best pilot at the Academy, eventually taking first place his senior year. His first posting was on a scientific vessel as the helmsman. He has been transferred multiple times, never finding a ship that he liked. Neb hopes that he will find a home on the Solaris.
Family:
Mother: Marie Williams Thron - Civilian Engineering Corps
Father: Rear Admiral Mark Thron - Command Branch

Chief Science & Tech Officer((Head of sciences, and Engineering))
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Chief Medical Officer
Name: Lt. Junior Grade Dianne Morrow-Van den Hause
Played by: Squiggy
Race: 1/4 Romulan, 3/4 human
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Biography:
Unlike either of her parents, Lt. JG Morrow-Van den Hause plays by the books, after witnessing the events of her Father attempting to beat the rules, while on a mission, and losing his entire ship and crew for it. For the past two years, she has been raised solely by her mother, which, needless to say, is not exactly a healthy environment.
Starfleet really surprised her when they assigned her to her mother's ship.



Emergency Medical Hologram
Name: Emett
Played by: Squiggy
Race: Holographic Protocol
Age: Undefined
Gender:Male
Biography:
Ever since the USS Arch-Angel was decomissioned, Lauren has kept 'Emett's program with her. He has been the active EMH on the USS Angel, USS Arch-Angel, AND Starbases 12, and 17. Lauren does not go anywhere without him, considering him one of very few friends.

Chief of Security
Available

Security Staff
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Engineering Staff
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Civilian Staff
Acting Chef
Linda
Played by Squiggy
Age: Undefined
Race: Holographic figure
Gender: Female
Biography:
Largely unknown.
To join, please IM Squiggy. No recruitment topic will be made.
This ship takes place roughly 70-80 years AFTER the events chronicled in "Star Trek Nemesis", so expect a few differences to be found.

[Captain Digness]

i would like to fill the first officer position. and sorry i havnt responded for a while. a few things came p so i didn't have time to respond

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Season 1 ((Orion Inquiry)) Episode 1((New beginnings)) Start post.

Lauren stepped carefully onto the ship, from the starbase.
The elderly Admiral Little stepped on after her.
"This is your new home now, Lauren." He said, softly. His lungs weren't that strong now. After all, the man was 80 something.
Lauren nodded.
"Emett has already been pre-loaded." He said, smirking.
Lauren laughed.
"Thanks, Admiral." Lauren said quietly.
She smiled, remembering some of the interesting things they had done on thier first few missions... and remembering the 'flying ensign' incident.
He didn't seem to hold a grudge over it. Really big of him.
She looked through her padd, and finally got to her crew roster.
"...Dianne." She said softly.
"Your' Chief medical Officer." Little replied.
She nodded.
"You've got your orders, once you have sufficient staff, you can depart." Little said softly.
Lauren nodded.
"I don't envy your crew." Little said, laughing, apparently remembering some of the fun Lauren had at his expense, thanks to her attitude.
"Shut up. You may be a frail old Admiral, but I can still throw you clear across the deck." Lauren replied.
Little laughed.
"Especially on this ship. The decks are 3 kilometers long by half a kilometer wide." Little replied.
Lauren laughed with him.
"Well, I'll leave you and your ship alone, you two have alot of catching up to do." Little said softly, as he turned and left the airlock.
Lauren looked around, smiling.
She stepped into the hallway, walking towards the turbolift, looking around.
The ship was pretty small, but then again, it WAS a bird of prey.
She walked into sickbay, and watched Dianne and the EMH play a bit of chess.
Lauren smiled.
"Black checkmate in 4 moves." She said softly, in warning to her daughter.
Emett and Dianne both looked up in surprise.
"Mom!" Dianne exclaimed.
"That's CAPTAIN mom to you." Lauren replied, laughing.
"Aye mom, captain mom sir." Dianne replied, with a mock salute.
Emett smiled.
"Lauren, you are looking well." The hologram said softly.
Lauren nodded.
Dianne grinned, and made a move that Lauren hadn't foreseen.
Lauren raised an eyebrow.
Emett moved right into Dianne's trap.
"Check." Emett said.
And Dianne took his offending knight out with her queen.... putting Emett's king...in checkmate.
"Mate." Dianne retorted, smiling.
Lauren laughed.
"We're awaiting a few crew members, then we'll be off to go investigate what the heck is going on on... I forgot the planet's name, we'll figure it out when we get there, I suppose." Lauren said quietly.
Dianne nodded, and Emett smiled.
"Never were a stickler for details, eh Captain?" Emett asked.
"Shut up Emett, my daughter just kicked your arse in chess. Don't make me sit down and beat you." Lauren retorted.
"Lauren, you haven't beaten me in 52 years." Emett said, smiling.
Lauren raised a choice finger, and left for the bridge.
Emett grinned.
"I'm so screwed." Dianne said to emett.
Emett watched the doors close behind Lauren.
"Probably." Emett said, nodding.

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Neb sighed as his shuttle was shaken by some as yet unseen problem. He leaned down over his console.
"Come on. Just get me to the Solaris, and I swear I'll give you a complete overhaul."
The old Type 11 shuttle seemed to settle down, and Neb gave a sigh of relief.
Neb came around the starbase, and caught his first glimpse of the Solaris. Just then, an alarm for an incoming communication came through. Neb opened the channel.
"This is Thron"
"This is Starbase flight control. What are you doing in that piece of junk?"
Thron sighed. "I'm going to fix it up. I'm assigned to the Solaris. If Captain Van den Hause says I can't have it, I'll scrap it, but not before then."
"At least let us send a tug to tractor you to the Solaris.
Neb chuckled at that. "Negative. I'll be fine."
The controller sighed. "Your funeral. Flight control out."
Neb deactivated the channel, and came around for his final approach to the Solaris.
"This is Neb Thron to the Solaris. Requesting permission to land in the main shuttlebay."

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Lauren leaned over her command chair, and laughed at the sensor readings.
"Roger that, Lt. Commander. Welcome aboard." Lauren said, as she tapped in the commands to open the shuttle bay.
She stepped into the turbolift, and smiled.
"Shuttle deck." She said softly, and the 'lift jerked into motion.
As she stepped out onto the deck, she watched her daughter step out of sickbay.
The ship was tiny, so sickbay and the shuttle deck were on the same deck.
"Captain Mom." Dianne said quietly.
Lauren laughed.
"Lt. Junior grade daughter." Lauren retorted.
"Where are you off too?" Dianne asked.
"To meet our hot-shot pilot." Lauren said, laughing a bit.
"What's so funny?" Dianne asked.
"Come with me, you'll see." Lauren retorted.
As they stepped into the shuttlebay, they watched the shuttlecraft's door open...well...fall off... the shuttle, and the Lt. Commander step out.
"Lt. Junior Grade Dianne Van den Hause-Morrow, meet our hotshot pilot." Lauren said quietly.
The shuttle's deflector dish fell off.
Dianne burst out laughing.

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Thron sighed when the door fell off, then stepped out. He glanced behind him when the deflector dish fell off.
"Well, at least it was good timing."
Thron looked backed at the shuttle again, then looked at the captain and the lieutenant next to her.
"Well, I'm Lt. Commander Neb Thron, and this, well, this is my project. Captain, permission to keep the shuttle on board and fix it up while I'm off duty?"

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Lauren nodded.
"Certainly, Lt. Commander. Now, introducing the only other non-holographic crew member onboard, my daught, Lt. junior grade Dianne Van den Hause-Morrow. She's our Chief medical officer, so she'll have to do a quick checkup before you can get on shift." Lauren said.
She was a little behind, because Dianne looked up from her medical tricorder.
"You're good to go, Lt. Commander." Dianne said quietly, laughing still at the shuttle.
As if on cue, one of the impulse engines blew.
Lauren shook her head, and laughed.
She pointed at the shuttle.
"Where did you pick up THAT bucket of bolts?" Lauren asked.
Dianne gigled, as she left the shuttle deck, likely to go play more chess with Emett.
Lauren smirked at Neb.
"Now that the little ears are gone, Neb, I don't tolerate ranks or last names being used on my bridge by bridge staff, Call me Lauren. Or I'll throw you across the deck. And don't think I won't do it. I've done it to Admirals." Lauren said, laughing.

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"Understood Cap-, I mean Lauren. As to the ship, I picked it up a few years back. I've been fixing it when I've had the chance to, but the Solaris has been the first ship big enough to take it along."
Neb looked back at the ship again and sighed.
"Unfortunately, it's spent the last few years in a warehouse, collecting dust. She's developed a personality after this long, and, well, now she's holding a grudge against me."
Neb took one last look at the ship, then turned to walk out of the shuttlebay.
"I should get my things in my quarters, then check out the helm system on this ship. I've flown experimental craft that combined the helm and tactical, but never on this scale."
Neb walked out of the shuttlebay, and made his way to his quarters.

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Lauren nodded, grinning.
"Something I want to show you, Lt. Commander." she said to him, as she smiled.
She opened the door next to the shuttlebay marked Captain's Yacht.
"Meet my own personal relic, Lt. Commander. She's named the Polluxia. Been my ship since I was 16, except a brief period where and insane admiral stole her. She's a good ship.. but she's old. I brought her aboard to upgrade her a bit while I've got off-duty time." Lauren finished, smiling at the man.
She was going to get along just fine with him. She'd been around him 20 minutes now, and hadn't even had to throw him across a deck.
Looking back at the Polluxia, she shook her head, remembering some of the fun stuff she did on the ship.

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Neb followed Lauren into the shuttlebay, and let out a soft whistle when he saw the shuttle.
"I can see why you'd want to hang onto her. She's a great looking ship."
Neb walked up to, then slowly around the ship, studying it's features.
"It really is an impressive ship. If you ever need any help working on it, I'd be glad to help out."
Neb took one last look at the shuttle, then turned to the door.
"Well, I really should get this stuff to my quarters, then go up to the bridge. Hopefully we won't be sitting around here for too long."
Neb walked out of the shuttlebay, and made his way to his quarters

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Lauren grinned, as she watched the Lt. Commander leave.
She liked the man. There was something fascinating about him.
Plus the fact that he hadn't insulted a ship that was almost half a century old helped.
The Polluxia, was, after all, Starfleet's first attempt at Orbital fighters for Starship docking. It failed, supposedly. But Lauren's dad bough the prototype for her birthday.
She smiled, as she put her hand against the phaser bank that hadn't been fired since Alexis Montage had used it to fire on the Arch-angel.
She thought back to that mission.
And the results.
Demotion.
Serving under Morrow again.
Dianne.
She shook her head, and smiled.
And then an interesting idea came to mind.
She stepped inside the Polluxia, and grinned.
And fell asleep in the passenger cabin.

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Neb stepped into his quarters. He looked around, and shook his head.
"The quarters at the Academy weren't even this cramped."
He dropped his bags on the bed, then stepped back out into the corridor. He made his way to the bridge, and sat down at the helm station
Neb looked over the controls, immediately seeing that it's layout was loosely based on a standard shuttlecraft. Neb set to work familiarizing himself with the controls.

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Dianne
Dianne walked onto the bridge, glad her mother wasn't present.
"Lt. Commander?" She asked.
She looked around, quietly, frustrated by the silence of the ship.
"I'm scarred. There's no one here to talk to. Even Emett doesn't want to talk." She said quietly.

Emett
Emett frowned, as he scanned through yet another medical study.
He hated being 100 year old technology, it wasn't something he enjoyed.
It meant that he had to keep updating his protocols. They were up to EMH mark 7 now, but Emett didn't care.
He didn't want to be anything but who he was.

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Neb had been looking over the controls and running simulations for about 10 minutes when Dianne had entered. He jumped slightly at the sudden sound of another person's voice, but then relaxed when he realized it was Dianne.
"Well, we'll hopefully get the rest of the crew on board soon, then we can ship out."
Neb started an automated diagnostic on the helm control, then swiveled his chair around to face Dianne.
"In the mean time, what did you want to talk about?"

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Dianne
Dianne shrugged her shoulders.
"I haven't the slightest clue. Lets start with what you are doing on this ship? How'd yo get here? I should warn you... if you are looking for glory, Captain Van den Hause... is not a big source of glory." Dianne said, looking down.
She frowned.
Being ashamed of her mother made her sad.
But then again... her mother had done most of it to herself.

Lauren
Lauren frowned, as she woke up.
She loved the feel of the shuttle craft.
She grinned at the strangest feeling.
The shuttle turned itself on.
Lauren looked up.
"Computer?" Lauren asked.
"Hello Lauren." A familiar voice said softly.
Lauren smiled.
"Hello Linda. It's been a while." Lauren said, grinning.
Linda materialized in the room.
"It's been a while since your program worked." Lauren said softly.
Linda nodded.
"Indeed. Ever since Montage destabilized my matrix, it hasn't functioned properly. Then you tried to activate my back-up program, which notified me, except that I was stuck on THIS shuttle. Finally broke out." Linda said, in her little-child voice.
Lauren nodded.
"I missed you, but... it's been... 50-odd some years." Lauren said quietly.
Linda nodded.
"Come on, let's introduce you to the crew. They should find you interesting, Holograms are rarely programmed by non-programmers anymore." Lauren said, grinning.
Linda nodded, and stepped onto the deck.
Her program transferred seamlessly onto the Solaris.
Linda looked at the pips on Lauren's shoulder.
"Captain Lauren?" Linda asked.
Lauren nodded.
"I've been looking forward to this. Introducing my real duaghter to my holographic one." Lauren said, grinning, as she stepped into the turbolift.

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Neb sighed, looking back on his life after graduating from the Academy.
"Well, after I graduated, I was assigned to a science vessel. Nothing exciting there. I put in a request for transfer, but, being an ensign fresh out of the Academy, not many Captain's wanted me as their first shift helmsman. I'd get thrown on the third shift all the time. I eventually took a desk job on earth. It was the only way for me to move up through the ranks with any speed. It was on earth I picked up my shuttle. After becoming a Lieutenant, I was transferred off of earth, and back onto a small scout class starship. I made Lt. Commander there, but I knew the captain didn't like me very well. I put in for a transfer again, and, lo and behold, here I am."
Neb looked back at the helm station to check on the diagnostic.
"What about you? How did you end up here?"

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Dianne
Dianne looked down.
"I joined starfleet because... I thought I could do good. I made most of my fellow cadets look like idiots in everything but the physical training side. My faulty leg, which I swear, I inherited from my mother, I'm sure you've noticed her cane, it sticks out a bit, cause me no end of trouble. I was actually rather surprised. They stuck me out, first mission, as a Lt. Junior Grade, AND a chief medical officer... and on my mother's ship." Dianne said, looking over the unfortunate incidents that were her life.
She looked back up.
"My father.. died... about 4 years ago. He was doing peace treaty negotiations with the Romulans, smelled something funny, and typical to either of my parents, tried to resolve it in a violent manner. The romulans tore his old Galaxy class cruiser to pieces." Dianne said, looking into space, as if she could still see the ionized dust particles of her father drifting through space.
She looked over at the Lt. Commander.
"Anyway... have you figured out much of how this ship works? The only recognizable pieces of equipment in sickbay are Emett, and the tricorders. I don't get half the terminals installed in this damn thing, and the technical manual won't be installed until wednsday." Dianne said, laughing a bit.

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Neb turned back to the helm control.
"Well, I'm getting the helm control figured out. It shouldn't be too much of an adjustment to control helm and weapons. Other than that, though, not much."
Neb looked down to see the diagnostic had completed with no problems.

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Dianne
Dianne frowned. She hated grown ups.
"Well... apparently you have better things to do." She said softly, leaving the Lt. Commander to his post.
She stepped into the turbolift, only to find...

Dianne, Lauren, and Linda
Lauren smiled.
"Dianne, meet Linda." Lauren said quietly.
Linda flickered momentarily.
"Greetings to you too?" Dianne asked.
Linda frowned.
"I hate the holo-emitters here." Linda said, frowning.
"Emett does too." Dianne said softly.
"Dianne... meet my holographic daughter. I told you about her a few times." Lauren said softly.
Instantly, Dianne felt hatred for this holographic being.
Linda stared at Dianne.
"What's it like to have such nice natural hair?" Linda sked.
Dianne looked at the creature oddly.
"Umm.. it's...just natural for me." Dianne replied.
Linda smiled.
"I've got a question for you about cheesecake." Linda said quietly.
"Cheesecake?" Dianne exclaimed.
Lauren laughed.
"You two go have fun." Lauren said quietly.
Dianne and Linda nodded.
"Those two will have a blast with eachother... or someone will lose a limb...or vital protocol." Lauren said softly, laughing.

Lauren
Lauren walked onto the bridge.
"How are you finding things, Lt. Commander?" Lauren asked.

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Neb turned back around as Lauren walked in.
"Well, I'm not having too much trouble adjusting. It is a smaller ship than I'm used to, though."
Neb looked around the bridge.
"If there wasn't anything that you needed me to do, I was planning on working on my shuttle a bit."

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((OOC: First Officer is no longer reserved; Person who requested it has failed to send in a bio ))

Lauren
"Mind if I join you? I've decided to head down that way too. Without a crew, we won't be going anywhere anytime soon." Lauren said in reply, granting the Lt. Commander's request.
As the two stepped into the turbolift, she smiled inwardly.
She saw the look in her daughter's eyes; She was fishing for something in this man.
Lauren hadn't the slightest clue what.
But she was pretty sure Dianne didn't find it, based on how they reacted when Lauren stepped onto the ship.
She smiled.
As they approached the shuttlebay, Lauren smiled.
"If you need a hand, give a holler, I'll be just in the other shuttle bay." Lauren said quietly.

Linda, Dianne
Linda and Dianne walked into the sickbay.
Dianne smiled.
"So... what do you think of that Lt. Commander?" Dianne asked.
Linda smiled.
"Kid... don't even go there. Trust me. I've seen his kind before. I'm surprised Lauren hasn't thrown him across the deck.. then again, he's not an engineer... he's a pilot. Makes a little difference." Linda said quietly.
"Don't go where?" Dianne asked.
Linda laughed.
"Nevermind." Linda said, winking.
"So...what was this question about cheesecake?" Dianne asked.
Linda laughed.
"Quick to change that subject." Linda said softly.
"What was that?" Dianne asked.
Linda shook her head.
"Nothing." Linda replied.
Dianne frowned.
"I hate this stupid new system. I don't get it at all." Dianne said, frowning.
Linda smiled.
"Your mom taught you on old school stuff, didn't she?" Linda asked.
Dianne shook her head.
"Dad did." Dianne replied.
Linda smiled.
"I've got a nifty ability. Wanna see it?" Linda asked.
Dianne smiled.
"Sure." Dianne said, grinning.
Linda blinked out of existence, and Dianne stepped back.
"Where are you?" Dianne asked.
But Linda wasn't presently active.
The male voice of the computer came online.
"All systems have been reset to previous version." It said.
Then it stuttered briefly, and it's voice changed.
The old female version came into being.
"All systems active." The computer voice said.
Dianne smiled.
Linda flickered back into being.
"I can rapidly reprogram entire starships. It's a trick Lauren taught me." Linda said, grinning.

Lauren
"Computer, please check for new subspace messages." Lauren said, absent mindedly, as she was tweaking a power coupling.
"There are no new messages." The female voice said softly.
Lauren smiled.
"Thanks Linda" she said aloud, knowing that she wouldn't be able to hear her.

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Neb nodded at Lauren as she stepped through the doors to her shuttle. He walked to the next door, and sighed as he looked at his shuttle.
"What am I going to do with you?"
Neb surveyed the immediate damage on the shuttle. The door was obviously low priority. Neb looked at the engine, then the deflector dish. He sighed again as he picked up his tools, and made his way to the deflector dish.

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Linda
Linda smiled, as she left Sickbay.
She did a quick scan of the ship, and found the Lt. Commander that Dianne was infatuated with.
She transferred to the shuttledeck emitters, and smiled.
"What... Exactly... is that?" Linda asked, although the Lt. Commander wasn't able to hear her over the sound of an IMPulse engine falling to the deck.
Linda smiled.
"Looks like you need a hand... and an anti-grav... or someone a bit stronger than you." Linda said, smiling.
She grabbed a welder, and started place the large half tonne parts back where they were, and welding them in place.
"Where... did you find...this... thing?" Linda asked, as she re-attached the deflector dish.

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(OCC: Stop making my ship fall apart! )

Neb jumped as the impulse engine dropped to the deck, then jumped again when he saw Linda.
"Well, the help is very much appreciated. I found the ship while I was assigned to earth. Ever since I was in the Academy, I've always been fascinated with older shuttles. I picked this one up, and I've trying, let me emphasize the word trying, to fix it up. This is the first chance I've had to work on it for a long period of time."
Neb looked at the welding job that Linda had done, and nodded in approval.
"Thanks for doing that. There's no way I could have handled that on my own, even with an anti-grav."