Harriman Personal Log - on the Frigate
While at dock, it was decided to send several runabouts on a search mission of the area. I assigned several officers to quadrants, as well as taking one myself. I had D'Kar with me as well as two Ensigns. While on our mission, our ship encountered much difficulty. Systems were knocked out, including helm. Our ship was headed directly for a large star. I tried assisting D'Kar, but we were not able to bring our power back up. Communications with other ships was also down. I determined the only way to bring our ship to a stop was to drop the warp core and did so. Afterwards, we were picked up by another runabout. Other runabouts were not effected as ours. Upon arrival on the frigate, Captain Forrest called for a meeting to discuss what had happened. I had no answers, but that was not acceptable. I assisted in some research of what happened and enjoyed doing so, but am rather bothered that I lost the ship. This makes two ships that I have been at the helm. First the Challenger and now the runabout? Am I losing my edge? I think that I will have to throw myself back into my studies. I have no one to turn to now…Ian and Darby seem to want their distance now. At first I couldn't decide between the two of them, now I have no one. But perhaps that is why my edge is gone. Have I been distracted?
Carol Harriman Personal Log
Well, we're now cruising around on the USS Farragut. The manueverability is much easier than a Galaxy. Darby and I had been getting a little more serious until... well, I'll talk about that later. Azala is quite different...now that she has a symbioant or something like that. I'm not sure I understand what's going on with her. She went through a Klingon ceremony to join a clan. Not sure which one...just know that she passed. Although from what I've heard, she didn't look good afterwards. I'm glad she got through it. Captain Forrest didn't seem totally angry at the Challenger's outcome from the Battle of the Rift. We have been put in charge of taking several ambassadors to DS-9. What an adventure... We had a formal dinner for them. I wasn't really enjoying myself, as an Orion who I sat next to, kept putting his hands on me. I chose to drink heavily, as he did not stop and I was not allowed to leave. I found that I had a "secret admirer" and he finally identified himself...
What am I going to do? A "Q" has a crush on me? Okay, I'm worth it, BUT... Darby and I were just getting back to where we were and now... O'boy...whatever am I going to do? If I make him mad, there's no telling what he'd do to me or the crew! But I really liked Darby....
Hmmmmm... what am I going to do?
What am I going to do? A "Q" has a crush on me? Okay, I'm worth it, BUT... Darby and I were just getting back to where we were and now... O'boy...whatever am I going to do? If I make him mad, there's no telling what he'd do to me or the crew! But I really liked Darby....
Hmmmmm... what am I going to do?
LtCmdr Harriman Personal Log after the Battle of the Rift
Now that the "Battle of the Rift" is over, we find ourselves awaiting a new ship.... Our Galaxy Class ship has more holes in it than swiss cheese and I hate it! Unfortunately, I don't know anyway that could have avoided the damage, as we had to stay in position so that Captain Albright could close the Rift. We lost good Starfleet in this battle, including Captain Albright. I'm not too sure if they are in another part of space or if they are destroyed, but I think I will assume that they are well and exploring new frontiers. I think I'll miss our Galaxy ship, despite it's size making it difficult to maneuver....After all, it was home.
I was very unnerved after the Challenger had gone missing...until I knew Darby was well. I find myself really falling for him. It's fun to be with him. He's supported me through so much, even when I wasn't myself literally. When D'Kar and I were one. He didn't waver his support. It's good to have such a person in my life.
Things are really changing for our crew. I've heard that we will be assigned to the USS Farragut, an excelsior class ship. I will have to spend some time acquainting myself and our helmsmen with the capabilities and such, while we are waiting orders. Daroos was promoted to Commander and I've heard that Commander Gav will be our 1st officer... That's interesting. He's quite knowledgeable, but seems like a grump at times. I hope this isn't the case. My friend Azala is doing better, but it's still difficult not referring to her as LtCmdr Pren, as it's Doln now. I'm not sure I understand her culture and the whole process of getting a symbioant... Perhaps she'll help me understand some day.
I haven't heard anything from Mom or Dad, nor Betsy or Jacob in quite a while. I suppose no news is good news. I hope that they received word that everything was cleared up and I was back in Starfleet... Perhaps they didn't. Is this why I haven't heard from them???
I was very unnerved after the Challenger had gone missing...until I knew Darby was well. I find myself really falling for him. It's fun to be with him. He's supported me through so much, even when I wasn't myself literally. When D'Kar and I were one. He didn't waver his support. It's good to have such a person in my life.
Things are really changing for our crew. I've heard that we will be assigned to the USS Farragut, an excelsior class ship. I will have to spend some time acquainting myself and our helmsmen with the capabilities and such, while we are waiting orders. Daroos was promoted to Commander and I've heard that Commander Gav will be our 1st officer... That's interesting. He's quite knowledgeable, but seems like a grump at times. I hope this isn't the case. My friend Azala is doing better, but it's still difficult not referring to her as LtCmdr Pren, as it's Doln now. I'm not sure I understand her culture and the whole process of getting a symbioant... Perhaps she'll help me understand some day.
I haven't heard anything from Mom or Dad, nor Betsy or Jacob in quite a while. I suppose no news is good news. I hope that they received word that everything was cleared up and I was back in Starfleet... Perhaps they didn't. Is this why I haven't heard from them???
LtCmdr Harriman Personal Log: Harriman vs Paris 3/8010.20
I returned to DS9 from leave on Bajor and found out that the race around the badlands and back is still on...in 3 hours! The Challenger returned to DS9 and I went to report in. I found Daroos back on board. I then went to find Azala...Doln, to check on her condition and to see if she still wanted to compete with me in the race. I found Jeff Albright in her room and gathered that she wasn't in the mood to race. Seeing D'Kar on the Challenger was definately something I wasn't prepared for. After the initial shock, I asked if he would be interested in co-piloting with me during the race, which he accepted.
Quark me with both Commander Paris and I before the race, defining the race route and the rules. I made a small, friendly side bet with Paris (the loser buys the winner a drink). The race was tough, as we raced neck and neck for most of it. I pulled around the moon closer than Paris (with D'Kar's help). Paris and his co-pilot were dumping everything for more power... D'Kar did the same...Again, we stayed close to one another, but I managed to pull away at the end!!! WOW! I can't believe it! Thanks D'Kar!
We arrived back at DS9 where Quark welcomed us. I won 10 bars of Latinum (and gave 5 to D'Kar). We went inside Quark's Bar for some drinks. I saw Darby coming over with a bottle, but just as he was nearing Ian appeared in front of him with a beautiful bouquet of flowers! OH NO!!! I was pretty much speechless... I saw Darby leave the bar giving the bottle to D'Kar. Ian kept trying to congratulate me, etc... I didn't know really what to say. Here's Ian, who helped me like a big brother, get through the academy and then once again just recently at Bajor helped me get my focus back for Starfleet. As I was semi-listening to Ian, Darby returned. As Darby neared Ian, D'Kar reached towards Ian, grabbing him and knocking him unconscious. Darby insisted we leave... Once arriving in his quarters, I found that he had other things on his mind.
The next day was uneventful...er, until we had a senior officer's meeting... We found that we were being sent to Romulan Space. We would be the lead ship of the task force going to destroy a crystalline ship and a hybrid scout ship.
I have things on board that I need to finish up. There's evaluations and recommendations of helm officers that I would like to give Captain Albright.
I also have to figure out what to do about Ian. I don't want to hurt him, but the truth is I really think of him like a big brother.....
Harriman Personal Log - Re: Personal Leave to Starfleet Academy on Bajor
After returning to Deep Space Nine, I had some time granted for personal leave. I decided that I would go to the academy on Bajor and do some study on warp theories. I arrived at the academy and threw myself into studying and practicing for the contest, should I make it back in time. I created as many different problems that I could think up that would come about in the Badlands area. Between study and practice, I didn't sleep much...
As I was taking a lunch break, I noticed someone familiar coming up to me.... After a second glance, it was Ian Brooks, from my first years at the academy in San Francisco! We talked for hours.....He was impressed with some of the piloting I have done, but he also wondered about the incident that led to my dismissal. It was this that he expressed a lot of concern with my drinking. I switched the subject quickly to my studies of warp theory, astrophysics, and practicing at the helm.... Ian kept trying to get me to talk about my dismissal and such, but I never did go back to that... It's not something I want to think about.
I found out that Ian is also a Lt Commander, but was hopeful to be a Commander soon. He still was an incredible pilot and he helped me on my studies...Just like old times. He was pretty hard on me, giving me tests about what I was studying. It reminded me of the teachers back at San Francisco. He even helped me with learning my duties while being on the bridge. With this time spent with Ian, I found myself attracted to him more than ever, but had a guilty feeling anytime I was with him.... I wonder if I just miss Darby?
After spending this time with Ian and "rededicating" myself to my skills, I feel invigorated to get back to the ship and my friends....Heck, I even miss Captain Albright!
As I was taking a lunch break, I noticed someone familiar coming up to me.... After a second glance, it was Ian Brooks, from my first years at the academy in San Francisco! We talked for hours.....He was impressed with some of the piloting I have done, but he also wondered about the incident that led to my dismissal. It was this that he expressed a lot of concern with my drinking. I switched the subject quickly to my studies of warp theory, astrophysics, and practicing at the helm.... Ian kept trying to get me to talk about my dismissal and such, but I never did go back to that... It's not something I want to think about.
I found out that Ian is also a Lt Commander, but was hopeful to be a Commander soon. He still was an incredible pilot and he helped me on my studies...Just like old times. He was pretty hard on me, giving me tests about what I was studying. It reminded me of the teachers back at San Francisco. He even helped me with learning my duties while being on the bridge. With this time spent with Ian, I found myself attracted to him more than ever, but had a guilty feeling anytime I was with him.... I wonder if I just miss Darby?
After spending this time with Ian and "rededicating" myself to my skills, I feel invigorated to get back to the ship and my friends....Heck, I even miss Captain Albright!
Diplomatic Mission to Empok Nor
The USS Challenger was sent to the New Dominion Front. Captain Redding, Lt Stout and Lt Ro from the USS Yorktown were aboard our ship, with Captain Redding in-charge. We were sent to Empok Nor on a diplomatic mission. Great.... I spent 1000 credits for the race to the Badlands and back...I would have competed against Tom Paris... and now, not only do I not get to compete against Paris, but my 1000 credits are gone!!!
I'm not too sure of Captain Redding at this point. He seems like he's a very "by-the-book" captain. Lt Ro seems to be a little like Foster, probably a good pilot, just in need of more experience. Perhaps the holodeck programs that I had designed in helping me train for the contest would allow me to see if he's as good as he says he is. Foster did design them with Paris in mind...HMMM I'm not sure about Lt Stout, as he's pretty quiet. He seems to carry a very serious face all the time and doesn't stray far from Captain Redding.
I am continuing to serve on the bridge, but not at helm. Lt Ro was assigned the helm by Captain Redding. Lt Ro determined that the helm was set up inefficiently and proceeded to rearrange things. I really don't mind Lt Ro changing things to suit his taste or needs, pilots do have their ways of doing things. But when he continued to mock how it was set up...I had a problem with it. Both Captain Albright and Captain Redding were on the bridge at this time. Captain Redding advised Captain Albright that I attend counseling and Captain
Albright did NOT support me in anyway. I'm not sure who I'm more upset with, if it's Captain Redding, Lt Ro, or ACTING Captain Albright.
Once arriving at the Pathways Station, Captain Redding assigned Captain Albright, Commander Gav, Commander Saunders, Lt Ro, Lt Stout, and myself to board the station with him. We were greeted and shown the station. We met Mr Damon Melk, who continued to stare at
me, and I questioned him on this. He explained that women are rare here and when they are here, they usually do not have clothes on. I was stunned and then continued on with the tour.....but a little closer to my group.
Mr Ro is persistent on challenging me, even during our diplomatic talks. I suppose he wants to show off.... HMMMMMMM, I kinda like that. I'll have to see what he can do at the helm, see if he can handle the Picard Manuever... Confidence is good to have at the helm
though...I'm glad to see he has some balls.
We met with Tara Albright, Namin Bell, Weyoun, Mr Glin, and Mr Stone during out diplomatic talks. Captain Redding seemed to be good at this. I liked the way he asked for our input. He assigned Mr Stout and I to stay on the station, posing as "honeymooners." I will do
this, but I'm not entirely pleased with leaving the Challenger in the hands of Lt Ro, until I've had a chance to evaluate his skills. Unfortunately, I'm not in a position to defer.
I asked Mr Stout if he would like to return to the Challenger to get some things for our stay, and he refused. I returned, to get a few things as well as to report to Captain Redding and find out exactly what he wanted us to do... I knew he wanted us to keep an eye out, but if there were any specifics... Mr Stout had a confrontation while I was gone and found an individual planting a demolition of some sort on the station. Mr Stout detained the individual and reported to Capt Redding. The device was finally transported out to
space. The individual was taken to security on the station, with Mr Stout present during questioning.
Through the diplomatic talks, a treaty was agreed upon by the end of the week. It'll be good to return to the station. I need to figure out how to get out of these "counseling sessions." I'm anxious for Captain Redding and his crew to leave... I think I'll go visit
Darby. I wonder if he's ready to take our relationship to the next level....
I'm not too sure of Captain Redding at this point. He seems like he's a very "by-the-book" captain. Lt Ro seems to be a little like Foster, probably a good pilot, just in need of more experience. Perhaps the holodeck programs that I had designed in helping me train for the contest would allow me to see if he's as good as he says he is. Foster did design them with Paris in mind...HMMM I'm not sure about Lt Stout, as he's pretty quiet. He seems to carry a very serious face all the time and doesn't stray far from Captain Redding.
I am continuing to serve on the bridge, but not at helm. Lt Ro was assigned the helm by Captain Redding. Lt Ro determined that the helm was set up inefficiently and proceeded to rearrange things. I really don't mind Lt Ro changing things to suit his taste or needs, pilots do have their ways of doing things. But when he continued to mock how it was set up...I had a problem with it. Both Captain Albright and Captain Redding were on the bridge at this time. Captain Redding advised Captain Albright that I attend counseling and Captain
Albright did NOT support me in anyway. I'm not sure who I'm more upset with, if it's Captain Redding, Lt Ro, or ACTING Captain Albright.
Once arriving at the Pathways Station, Captain Redding assigned Captain Albright, Commander Gav, Commander Saunders, Lt Ro, Lt Stout, and myself to board the station with him. We were greeted and shown the station. We met Mr Damon Melk, who continued to stare at
me, and I questioned him on this. He explained that women are rare here and when they are here, they usually do not have clothes on. I was stunned and then continued on with the tour.....but a little closer to my group.
Mr Ro is persistent on challenging me, even during our diplomatic talks. I suppose he wants to show off.... HMMMMMMM, I kinda like that. I'll have to see what he can do at the helm, see if he can handle the Picard Manuever... Confidence is good to have at the helm
though...I'm glad to see he has some balls.
We met with Tara Albright, Namin Bell, Weyoun, Mr Glin, and Mr Stone during out diplomatic talks. Captain Redding seemed to be good at this. I liked the way he asked for our input. He assigned Mr Stout and I to stay on the station, posing as "honeymooners." I will do
this, but I'm not entirely pleased with leaving the Challenger in the hands of Lt Ro, until I've had a chance to evaluate his skills. Unfortunately, I'm not in a position to defer.
I asked Mr Stout if he would like to return to the Challenger to get some things for our stay, and he refused. I returned, to get a few things as well as to report to Captain Redding and find out exactly what he wanted us to do... I knew he wanted us to keep an eye out, but if there were any specifics... Mr Stout had a confrontation while I was gone and found an individual planting a demolition of some sort on the station. Mr Stout detained the individual and reported to Capt Redding. The device was finally transported out to
space. The individual was taken to security on the station, with Mr Stout present during questioning.
Through the diplomatic talks, a treaty was agreed upon by the end of the week. It'll be good to return to the station. I need to figure out how to get out of these "counseling sessions." I'm anxious for Captain Redding and his crew to leave... I think I'll go visit
Darby. I wonder if he's ready to take our relationship to the next level....
Lt Cmdr Harriman Personal Log
3/8010.04
I went on the station to have a drink and relax... I overheard someguys talking about different piloting manuevers...pretty easy onesfor me. I commented that we could try some out on the holodeck, buthad to report to the ship. I came back later to the station and wetried out some on the holodeck. Apparently Capt. Hikaru Sulu hasscored as high as level 77. Tom Paris managed level 70. I didn'tfare as well, only getting to level 30. I am rather disappointed inmyself. Only getting a 30 is not good enough...not at all! I mustpush myself more; do more work and practice. I have to be ready foranything. I want to be the best pilot around, and a 30 isn't goingto cut it.
Capt Forrest has changed my shift to Gamma Watch while LtCmdr Daroosis on leave. I took breakfast to Darby, first time I've reallyvisited with him since I've been back from being kicked out. I hopethat there is still hope for us. We became so close, that is, untilI messed things up. I hope I haven't wrecked things between us.
We went to DS9. Darby and I met up and went to Quark's for dinner.We had a good dinner. Capt Forrest gave some good "captain" adviceto me when he saw me in there. I found that there was a race comingup next week. It would be to race around the badlands, but thecourse would not be given until that day. Cost is 1000 credits.Perhaps Azala will be my co-pilot, since we mapped the badlands awhile back. Capt Forest gave me permission for us to sign up, evensaid he'd requistion a fighter for us! Foster is helping me toprepare and train me. I've heard that Tom Paris may be competing.*gulp* How am I going to beat him? *sigh*
All senior officers had dinner with Capt Kira. We were asked to goto the bad lands and do some investigations. Capt Forrest will begone, as he is escorting Farek to Ferenginar to deal with Farek andanother Farek... Quite a mess! But if anyone can deal with it,it's Capt Forrest. I'd love to be a fly on the wall when bothFarek's meet...Upon arriving in the Badlands, we went to the planet New Altos andtook some samples from it. The planet was smooth.. We read somelife signs under the surface... The samples were some type of metal-like substance. I finally realized that it was the same substancethat was put into containment when we were on the Volga.....It's alittle unnerving with this substance around.
Until next time...
I went on the station to have a drink and relax... I overheard someguys talking about different piloting manuevers...pretty easy onesfor me. I commented that we could try some out on the holodeck, buthad to report to the ship. I came back later to the station and wetried out some on the holodeck. Apparently Capt. Hikaru Sulu hasscored as high as level 77. Tom Paris managed level 70. I didn'tfare as well, only getting to level 30. I am rather disappointed inmyself. Only getting a 30 is not good enough...not at all! I mustpush myself more; do more work and practice. I have to be ready foranything. I want to be the best pilot around, and a 30 isn't goingto cut it.
Capt Forrest has changed my shift to Gamma Watch while LtCmdr Daroosis on leave. I took breakfast to Darby, first time I've reallyvisited with him since I've been back from being kicked out. I hopethat there is still hope for us. We became so close, that is, untilI messed things up. I hope I haven't wrecked things between us.
We went to DS9. Darby and I met up and went to Quark's for dinner.We had a good dinner. Capt Forrest gave some good "captain" adviceto me when he saw me in there. I found that there was a race comingup next week. It would be to race around the badlands, but thecourse would not be given until that day. Cost is 1000 credits.Perhaps Azala will be my co-pilot, since we mapped the badlands awhile back. Capt Forest gave me permission for us to sign up, evensaid he'd requistion a fighter for us! Foster is helping me toprepare and train me. I've heard that Tom Paris may be competing.*gulp* How am I going to beat him? *sigh*
All senior officers had dinner with Capt Kira. We were asked to goto the bad lands and do some investigations. Capt Forrest will begone, as he is escorting Farek to Ferenginar to deal with Farek andanother Farek... Quite a mess! But if anyone can deal with it,it's Capt Forrest. I'd love to be a fly on the wall when bothFarek's meet...Upon arriving in the Badlands, we went to the planet New Altos andtook some samples from it. The planet was smooth.. We read somelife signs under the surface... The samples were some type of metal-like substance. I finally realized that it was the same substancethat was put into containment when we were on the Volga.....It's alittle unnerving with this substance around.
Until next time...
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