=LLV= SPIRIT OF NA'QAN Official Maiden Voyage Log Excerpt
22 Jun 2022Hrafnblod
[(V6Y-W5W) LOG ENTRY - AUTO 11.5 : 3308.04.19 : 13.15.07 : OUTOTZ LS-K D8-3 : LLV SPIRIT OF NA`QAN][HYPERSPACE NAVIGATION: Error | SOURCE: Insufficient Fuel for final destination | HYPERDRIVE SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Disengaged - Manual Override Active | EOF]
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[(V6Y-W5W) LOG ENTRY - AUTO 11.5 :3308.04.19 : 14.04.58 : COL 285 SECTOR UF-C A15-1 : LLV SPIRIT OF NA`QAN]
[HYPERSPACE NAVIGATION: Edit - Manual | SOURCE: Auth - CNO | SUPPLEMENT: Course Alteration - See Manual Logs | EOF]
The Captain of the =LLV= Spirit of Na'Qan, being (self proclaimed) over qualified, overworked, underpaid, under appreciated and under duress throughout the maiden excursion of the fleet carrier, stares in disbelief at the report handed to him by the Cheif Navigation Officer.
“Well, it doesn't matter how long you stare at that, or how many times ask for a recalculation, the figures aren't going to change..”
“Pardon Sir?”, asked the carriers XO.
The Captain just gave her a snap expression which said "the escape pods havent been tested yet, are you volunteering?"
He cleared his throat and started menu digging through his main console, pressing random buttons until he'd activated the ships passenger tannoy, much to the exasperation of the bridge crew, frantically counteracting the several erroneous commands the captain had just initiated.
“The designers of this interface have the intelligence of postal limpets! I mean who the hell puts the tannoy activation button next to the vent all oxygen button under the Hyperspace Control menu!?”
The announcement chimes sounding through the ships speakers told him he was now live. Thankful that they sounded this time, on time, he began his address.
[=LLV= SPIRIT OF NA'QAN ]
Erm, due to passing through an anomalous region of space during our last jump, which temporarily reduced the effiency of tritium, we'll have to make a quick stop over near the california nebulae for a fuel top up. Please remain seated whilst we replenish the hyperdrive tanks.
The XO gave the captain a quizzical side glance.
"Yes they'll believe it, theyre idiots.....what do you mean its still on....oh shi....."
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[(V6Y-W5W) LOG ENTRY - AUTO 11.5 :3308.04.19 : 14.56.23 : HIP 18390 : LLV SPIRIT OF NA`QAN]
[HYPERDRIVE: Off-line | SOURCE: Re-Fuelling Protocols Engaged - CNO | EOF]
[HYPERDRIVE SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Engaged - Manual Override Deactive | SOURCE: Manual Deactivation ; Auth - CNO | EOF]
Not wanting to interrupt the captain amidst his dressing down of the chief navigation officer, the traffic control officer gave the captain a thumbs up, indicating the tanks had been refilled enough for the carrier to successfully complete its return journey.
Distractedly, the captain fumbled again the menus to initiate the jump sequence and the passenger intercom, whilst simultaneous drawing a close on delivery of his admonishment.
“Successful multitasking under duress, the mark of a fine commander” he amusedly thought to himself.
"I told you two not to be so cheap! Two calculators glued back to back are no substitute for a grade A astro-navigation comput....oh, we on?"
Attention passengers, we will now continue on our journey back to Legion space.
If you look out of the portside windows, you will see the enchanting hues and....
[=LLV= SPIRIT OF NA'QAN]
The chimes announcing a ship wide address sounded, interrupting the captains flow.
...the enchanting hues and beautiful velvet silk of the California Nebula, set against which is our ex-chief navigational officer, I mean, safety officer, bravely testing one of our newly installed escapepods, but dont worry, our....
"....pardon? I heard that.."
"But sir, you told me that CMDR Hrafnblod said those astro navigation units were overpriced crap and to just glue two...hmmmfff...."
Attention passengers, if you look out of the starboard side windows, you will soon see our ex replacement chief navigation officer, erm, safety officer, bravely testing another of our newly installed escapepods.
Please be sure to wave as we pass into hyperspace."
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[(V6Y-W5W) LOG ENTRY - AUTO 11.5 :3308.04.19 : 15.21.40 : PLEIADES SECTOR ZE-A D38 : LLV SPIRIT OF NA`QAN]
The captain straightened out the crumpled paper handed to him, as he asked his XO to initiate the ships passenger address system.
He began a mock read through of what he had written.
“Dont forget to check Gal-Net for CMDR GermanStarKiller's article on why the new Torval feet pics are so hot....wait a minute!”
He quickly over-turned the piece of paper with an embarrassed frown and shifty look around. His expression visibly relaxed as he saw his address was written on the other side.
He made a mental note to space the squabbie he'd asked to fetch his speech.
[=LLV= SPIRIT OF NA'QAN]
Attention passengers, the final leg of our journey home, which concludes our highly successful and flawless expedition to the Shard Gardens, shall commence shortly. We will be arriving at Ankou, where there is a very nice Raw Materials trader, from whom, despite a nasty rumour, I definitely receive no 5% on promoted trade commissions from.
I think you'll all agree that this mission has been commendably directed by our CMDR Hrafnblod, Rey, NCO Agent of our Emperor, (long may she reign,) by virtue of Her exalted 528 Legion, and is an impressive first endeavour in his recent promotion to....Potato...
"What?, oh sorry..."
....Optio, recent promotion to Optio.
If we could all please give a standing ovation to CMDR Hrafnblod and.....
"Oh what now?"
"Sir, you know that passenger we left behind in HIP 36601?"
"The one we had to go back for?"
"He's requesting docking permission, sir"
"....And?"
"He's still in HIP 18390....."
[DESTINATION ANKOU - CARRIER JUMP IN 3....2.....1.....]
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[(V6Y-W5W) LOG ENTRY - AUTO 11.5 :3308.04.19 : 15.44.37 : ANKOU : LLV SPIRIT OF NA`QAN]
[LOG EDIT: Priority Manual Override | SOURCE: Auth - Lavigny's Legion NCO Optio Hrafnblod, Rey, FCO | SUPPLEMENT: Classified | EOF]
[=LLV= SPIRIT OF NA'QAN]
Greetings Passengers. This is CMDR Hrafnblod, OPTIO of Lavigny's Legion, owner of this vessel.
We have reached our final destination and I highly recommend all passengers leave the LLV SPIRIT OF NA'QAN hence forthwith, at your earliest convenience, so that there are no witn...so that I may .....debrief...the crew, and get a cleaning detail in.
Looking forward to your return aboard the LLV Spirit of Na'Qan