Posted by Ensign Kaia (Engineering Officer) in Main Sim - Red Dwarf

Posted by Commander Shedda Mal’athar (Executive Officer) in Main Sim - Red Dwarf
The XO entered Transporter Room 1 wearing her EVA suit, carrying the helmet under her arm. She had a trocorder and phaser attached to her belt. Nodding to the transporter chief, Shedda slipped the helmet on and clicked it into place. She waited for the rest of the away team to arrive.

Mal’athar, XO

Kaia rushed into the Transporter room soon after Shedda, still carrying a few parts of her EVA suit in their carrying case under one arm, and the helmet under the other. “If someone could help me out with attaching these components, I’d appreciate it,” she lifted the case, which contained the tail portion of her suit as well as the part of it that connected to her Prosthetic arm. Those portions were particularly finicky, especially the tail part, and she struggled to attach them without assistance. “I didn’t catch whether we’re dealing with vacuum, toxic atmo, or a different environmental hazard, that changes how I deal with the right arm.” In simple vacuum, Kaia had an attachment that would create a vacuum-sealed connection with her prosthetic just above the wrist, allowing normal operation of the prosthetic without a suit in the way. It made life easier on space walks, maintaining her dexterity when interacting with tools. If they were going into a corrosive or biohazardous environment, it was safer to contain the arm in a full sleeve.

Kaia, Eng

“That is because we don’t know, Ensign. The ship we are going over to has taken damage, is powered down, and at the ambient temperature of space. We know nothing else. Better to be extra cautious,” the XO replied. “Here, I will help you.” Following Kaia’s instructions they were soon done.

Mal’athar, XO