Posted by Lieutenant Baleer (Chief of Engineering) in Station Ops

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Kestiana Sahal (Executive Officer) in Station Ops

Posted by Lieutenant Baleer (Chief of Engineering) in Station Ops
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Baleer sat in the middle of ops. He was way too big for the chairs and the consoles looked like a children’s tables around him. He was hunched over the engineering console staring intently at the LCARS screens. Using the tips of his claws, he had no trouble with the screens and seemed very proficient as he scrolled through various system readouts.

• Baleer, CE

Kestiana was walking the station and decided to check in with Baleer to see how the newest member of their crew was settling in on the station. Spying Baleer over by the Ops Station she walked over to him. “Settling in nicely?” She asked by way of greeting.

Kestiana Sahal, XO

Baleer turned his face towards her. There was something about the way the burning of his eyes shifted that let her know his gaze was focused on her at that moment.

“I’m settling in well.” he replied, “Much as expected.”

He gave a short laugh as he patted the floor beside him with a large clawed hand.

“I’ve learned to deal with the disparity of my size in relation to the average environment.”

• Baleer, CE

“I’m glad to see your settling in nicely, I am, however, surprised that you haven’t decided to change the console layout to fit your size rather than settle for being uncomfortable at your station?” Kestiana asked out of curiosity of the situation.

Kestiana Sahal, XO

“Well if I we’re, to be honest, I’d arrange it like a Kzinti console. They have sharp eyesight and use the tips of their claws as well and the touch spots are much smaller and closer together. It would make it difficult for most other species to use.” Baleer said jovially.

• Baleer, CE

Kestiana listened to him for a moment, “That is true, the good thing is we have a user interface where you can program the console to the individual users so that you can use it how it is comfortable to you, and if you have an engineer take over for you on the bridge so you can see to Engineering then they’ll have it where it’s comfortable for them to log in.” Kestiana suggested with a soft smile.

Kestiana Sahal, XO

Baleer smiled, a chilling display of teeth though, no hostility was meant.

I’m well aware of the customization abilities of the LCARS system, but if an emergency comes up, it’s just easier to leave it suitable for the more common humanoid hands than to have to reset the layout every time someone takes over for me or I take over for them. Saving a few precious seconds could make a big difference.”

• Baleer, CE

Kestiana eyed him knowing he meant her no harm or damage, “There is that, though I must say there are ways of cutting down that time,” She said giving him a soft smile full of pearly white teeth. “But it’s also up to the user’s preference.” She added.

Kestiana Sahal, XO

“How about I show you.”

It took Baleer moments to adjust the LCARS tot he configuration he was talking about. Looking at it, the touch spots were much smaller. Kestiana could see that the normal-sized humanoid finger pad would touch at least four spots simultaneously if being careful, but likely nine or more. There was one larger touch spot.

“I solved the problem myself. It was silly of me to forget.” Baleer said as he scooted back to let Kestiana get a closer look at the LCARS panel in claw mode.

The print was so small that it would take a very sharp eye to read the context of each spot. The larger spot simply read the finger pad.

• Baleer

Kestiana moved to get a look at the console. She could see it just as easily as she had before, but He was right for a normal human they would more than likely touch several buttons at once rather than just one whereas his nails would easily hit one button. “Doesn’t look like it would be too difficult to save these settings for when you log in to your console to be separate from everyday use?” She looked to the Chief.

Kestiana Sahal, XO