05-15-2025, 03:28 PM
== NRC Lt Tom Krandall ==
Krandall acknowledged the orders and immediately began moving the ship. Unlike most pilots, he didn't stick to the slow and stiff movements that might be more predictable and simple while in port. Instead, his fingers worked the consol like a concert pianist and as a result, the ship moved on all axis as one. From an outside observer, the Zephyr appeared less of a ship leaving port and more like a living creature of a vast ocean that was heading out for the comforts of deep water. Tom took that brief moment to test the responsiveness of the thrusters and gave a tilt of the wing to the guide ships near the markers as they gracefully glided out.
"Warp in 3...2...1...mark..."
The initial jump to warp from impulse felt no different at all, though the familiar appearance on the Main View Screen told the they were at warp. The experienced ear could pick up the shift in the sounds of the ship as power levels ramped up quickly. There was very little delay before he announced, "Locked in at warp factor nine, sir and holding steady. I transitioned her smoothly, to be sure to test the power transfer at that level. All indications are green and confidence is high."
Krandall acknowledged the orders and immediately began moving the ship. Unlike most pilots, he didn't stick to the slow and stiff movements that might be more predictable and simple while in port. Instead, his fingers worked the consol like a concert pianist and as a result, the ship moved on all axis as one. From an outside observer, the Zephyr appeared less of a ship leaving port and more like a living creature of a vast ocean that was heading out for the comforts of deep water. Tom took that brief moment to test the responsiveness of the thrusters and gave a tilt of the wing to the guide ships near the markers as they gracefully glided out.
"Warp in 3...2...1...mark..."
The initial jump to warp from impulse felt no different at all, though the familiar appearance on the Main View Screen told the they were at warp. The experienced ear could pick up the shift in the sounds of the ship as power levels ramped up quickly. There was very little delay before he announced, "Locked in at warp factor nine, sir and holding steady. I transitioned her smoothly, to be sure to test the power transfer at that level. All indications are green and confidence is high."