Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Roger Ferguson (Chief Science Officer) in Main Sim - SCIENCE - Changing of the pods

Posted by Captain Arialla Bovar (Captain) in Main Sim - SCIENCE - Changing of the pods

Posted by Lieutenant Naomi Locke (Sci) in Main Sim - SCIENCE - Changing of the pods
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[O] Almost done Captain. It’ll be just another minute on the forward sensor pod. [O]

There was a loud clanking in the background.

[O] Make it 3 minutes Captain. [O]

Ltjg Barr - CSO

Ari nodded. [O] Thank you, Barr… Bridge out [C]

Ari
CO

[O] Bridge this is Jenkins. Lieutenant Barr had to step away, and I finished up getting the forward sensor pod switched out. Diagnostics check out, and the pod should be good to go. [O]

NL Jenkins - Sci

The Captain’s voice came back over the console. [O]Copy that… Thank you, Jenkins [C]

Ari
CO

It would take only a few minutes for the main computer to interface with the Sensor Pod to provide additional resolution. While the pod wouldn’t allow the ship’s short-range sensors to be extended any further, it could provide much more detail and cut through more interference than the ship’s traditional sensors could handle.

While the computer was still working on interpreting the output from the newly turned-on system, Jenkins would be able to see that small bursts of energy inside the nebula seemed to come from, or at least interact with, subspace. That would give at least a partial explanation as to how some of these energy bursts were coming out of seemingly nowhere.

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Naomi leaned against the console on standby, her eyes watched and observed her fellow officer work on adjustments to the pods. She had tried, but she had issues. Not being completely confident with the technology, her attempts were slow. The young woman guessed her CSO and fellow officers were pressed to get things done. At some point, one of them took over her duty. In the past, she would’ve snapped, but she had learned one thing. Some times it wasn’t worth it.

At least I’m good at being backdrop for the ship, she thought bitterly and made sure to keep out of the way.

–ENS Naomi D. Locke, Sci

Roger walked by, noticing Naomi leaning up against the console. The two of them hadn’t interacted much, seeing as Roger was permanently assigned to the Gamma shift. He didn’t mind the late hours, the ship was often a tad more quiet and he was able to get more work done. He had been called in for an extra duty shift by Lt Barr, knowing the team needed all hands on deck.

“Did everything go all right with the pod interchange?” Roger asked cheerfully, looking up at Naomi with a smile.

-Lt jg Roger Ferguson, Sci

“Well I had issues, but I got a little help.” Naomi gestured with her hand to the other officer currently working on the console.

She began to pull upright, her arms removed from the console. Her eyes shifted to face Roger as she continued the light chatter.

“I usually hate tasks that required skills in engineering. It’s one I never excelled at. What about you?”

–ENS Naomi D. Locke, Sci

Roger smiled. “I’ve tinkered here and there with some engineering stuff, but I too am not very proficient with it. Luckily we’ve got plenty of great engineers on board who are always willing to lend a hand.”

The Captain’s voice came over the comm just then. [O]Bridge to Ferguson, please come to the bridge.[C] It was a calm voice as if nothing was wrong, but a small smile curled the corners of her lips and hinted at something in her voice.

Ari
CO

“Oh dear,” Roger said. He walked over to a comm panel and pressed the button. [O] I’ll be right there Captain [C] He looked back over towards Naomi. “You’re doing great. If you need anything, I’ll be on the Bridge.” He gave her one last smile and then turned and made his way towards the Bridge.

-Lt jg Roger Ferguson, Sci

“I feel just lazy more than anything,” Naomi mumbled quietly as she watched Roger smile.

She flickered to Roger when she heard the CO’s words. A look of concern spread across her eyes, her attention fixed on him. She nodded but didn’t feel fully relaxed by his words.

“Good Luck,” the only words she knew to say.

–ENS Naomi D. Locke, Sci