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Finally the diagnostics report spat out its findings on the diagnostics panel nearby. =/\= Error in plasma flow regulation. Warp flow regulator 1a in port nacelle showing .15% degradation. Cause unknown, advise eyes on inspection or port nacelle from maintenance room port side nacelle.=/\= It said.

GM CockRoach

“Why is it always a decimal point?” Anders said, scratching his neck in that same way he always did when on a hard shift.

-Ensign Marcus Anders: Security Officer-

The computer evidently assuming this was an input question buzzed in an error format. =/\= Please restate query. =/\= It hummed.

GM CockRoach

“I wasn’t talking to you,” Marcus mumbled, and turned to Karl, “Any ideas?”

-Ensign Marcus Anders: Security Officer-

Karl shrugged “I guess I have to inspect the bloody nacelle now” He shook his head and removed the device before turning to the younger man “When degradation goes beyond a decimal point things explode, or implode, perhaps both” He smiled as if the thought amused him “Well let’s head over to the Port nacelle, I’ll see if I can fix it and you might solve your mystery” Karl patted the Englishman on the shoulder as he moved on.

SCPO Karl - ENG

Marcus nodded and followed behind the young Engineer, always being careful to keep a hand near his phaser, “Who do we blame if the ship does explode?,” he chuckled.

-Ensign Marcus Anders: Security Officer-

Karl shrugged “The Science department, of course, grand old tradition,” He said with a smile as they walked on.

SCPO Karl - Eng

“As long as it’s not us, I’m sorted.” Marcus chuckled, he was relaxed but still wanted to keep a hand near his pistol, always good to be prepared.

-Ensign Marcus Anders: Security Officer-

Inspecting the nacelle internally was probably their best next step.

GM CockRoach