Posted by Warrant Officer Jonathan Durheim (Chief Engineering Officer) in MPT-LS: Year of Hell - Containment Deck - (Tag Surda; Security, Science, others welcome)

Posted by Lieutenant Surda (Chief of Security / RTF) in MPT-LS: Year of Hell - Containment Deck - (Tag Surda; Security, Science, others welcome)

Posted by Warrant Officer Jonathan Durheim (Chief Engineering Officer) in MPT-LS: Year of Hell - Containment Deck - (Tag Surda; Security, Science, others welcome)
Jonathan moved quickly through the corridors of the Leviathan; not so much because he was concerned about time, but he was simply excited about his job. He loved tinkering and trying new things; whether success or failure, he delighted in seeing ideas come to life. He had some ideas for this new anomaly already, but he hoped some of the research team would be available for experimentation. With a demonstrated ability to copy the appearance of others, it was vital to ensure that it did not escape to cause havoc and confusion. And while both freezing and physical containment did seem to be effective on the bridge, it was a mistake to assume that would be sufficient for long-term ‘storage.’

As they approached the familiar bounds of the Containment deck, Jonathan half-turned to the Security Chief who accompanied him. “Miss Surda, do you have any thoughts on this new item? I’d welcome your input - it’s clear that the anomaly can present a severe security threat.”

-WO Durheim, CE

“The abilities concern me… but the execution leaves much to be desired.” Tactically, the anomaly could have hidden amongst the crew for a rather long time, rather than the quick capture treatment it had received. “My tentative assessment is that it’s not a major security risk, but new understanding could change that quickly.” Surda scanned to open the door to the containment deck, stepping aside politely to allow Durheim through. “And your opinion?”
-Surda, CoS

“Hmmm…” Jonathan absently scratched at his chin as he considered Surda’s question. “I suppose it depends on the degree to which it is able to impersonate others; as well as what is required to do so. I would assume that it encountered Mr. Cobb in some capacity some time in the past, but when? And what was the extent of the contact? Given those unknowns, I plan to prioritize isolation as well as containment.”

“As well, would you be able to review the bridge readings for the past few hours? Any information from it may help us to detect other impersonating entities - after all, this is the only one we have discovered so far. I believe Mr. Magnusson mentioned that ARU-2750 had lost mass; but as for how much; well, I did not hear if it was discussed.”

-WO Durheim, CE

(Bump; feel free to interject!)
Durheim’s mind was racing with ideas; and he considered how best to meet the various containment goals that he considered to be important to keep this most recent acquisition safely isolated....

With the entry to the containment bay coming into view, his mind sharpened onto the step-by-step necessities of containment; before leaping onto a somewhat unrelated tangent. He remembered that a new crew-member had joined his department recently, but he had yet to meet them. Perhaps the containment of this anomaly would make for a fine way to get to know the new engineer…

WO Durheim, CE