SD240409.19 ACEO's Duty Log - Lt Mike Blackburn
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Date(s): 2004-09-19
=Time minus 17=
Mike checked what he was about to say and then spoke to the Marine
Captain and reported that there were only people in engineering who
were prepared for the drill, and the warp core was indeed protected.
He acknowledged this and then got back to his console. Mike did the
same, checking every combat-sim system, making sure again and again
that there would be no real fire on undefended vessels.
=Time minus 14=
"Sir," Mike addressed the officer instictivley, even though he was not
outranked, "All Combat systems are ready and online. We are ready to
move into a defensive position if you wish this."
Mike sat down at his console, having been stood up and he turned
around to see the Operations Officer entering and taking his console.
Mike smiled to this unrecognised officer. The officer smiled back.
=Time minus 11=
There was an uneven tension on the bridge, even though this was an
emulation, it was very, very competitive, the winning ship would be
reported back to Starfleet Command. Both of the crews knew that the
other would have a few cards up their sleves, but they would indeed be
different.
The clock on the main viewscreen showed "Time minus 10:01" as Mike
looked down at his console, absolutley ready for anything the Simpson
coulc offer.
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Lieutenant Mike Blackburn
Acting Cheif Engineer
USS Chimera