Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Vora Zorell (Scientist) in Deck 2 - Cascade Failure
Unbeknownst to Vora and Avik, chaos had also erupted on the ship as the same issue that caused their turbolift to malfunction caused a cascade in the EPS. Sparks burst out in junctions before there was an explosion and flames leapt out in the corridors outside Astrometrics where earlier work on the sensor grid had been taking place. The door to Astrometrics flung open as a console inside had erupted in flames and Lieutenant Ki’lain stumbled out into the corridor coughing, the side of her face showing signs of moderate burns.

Alarms went off both in Engineering and on the Bridge.

Lt. (j.g) Zorell, Sciences

Ashlyn and Sharah had been on their way to the observation deck to enjoy some relaxation after a long session of Parkour on the holodeck when the EPS manifold gave way. The shock of the explosion on the deck caused the turbolift to go into an emergency stop and open on deck two. Ashlyn was thankful that it wasn’t between decks as she had no desire to be trapped on a turbolift, but seeing a corridor that was damaged and partially on fire gave rise to a different panic. Time felt like it slowed down as the conference took analysis of the damage, debris, and where the fires were in the corridor. Ashlyn dropped her bag and tore it open to pull out a shirt she stripped and soaked in water, wrapping it around her face to protect her from the smoke. She pulled out her uniform jacket and threw it on to protect herself as best as possible from the fires. “Sharah, prepare a safe place that we can transport from, I’ll see who I can find and help evacuate.” Shortly after she activated her communicator, =^= Trenton to Engineering, Emergency, fires on deck two. Activate fire suppression systems or send instructions for manual activation. Lieutenant Abrams, send additional support when available, Turbolift is stuck on deck 2, use Jefferies Tubes. I’m searching for injured personnel. =^=

Ashlyn accepted the tricorder and took her friend’s neck in hand so Ashlyn could press her forehead to Sharah’s. “Stay safe and let me know if I start leaving you behind.” She turned and started down the corridor with the Tricorder open looking for the first sign of life it picked up.

• Ensign Ashlyn Trenton
  Security, USS Europa