Lieutenant JG Savel - Just Point and Shoot, Easy Peasy
Savel
(( Security Center - Deck 08, USS Artemis-A ))
Savel: Lieutenant, it is good to see you. I also thank you for arriving promptly for your training. ::glancing back to the console briefly:: I must ask, though, what type of training are you looking to receive today? I was unsure of what scenario or program would be most appropriate to load for us.
Sadar: ::blinks:: Wh- Oh, uhh... I-I’m not sure? Uhh... The training is intended to... ‘Desensitize’ me to weapons? ::scratches her cheek:: If that makes sense?
There was a quick raise of the brow whenever she mentioned the need to be desensitized to weapons, but it at least helped him narrow down what to choose.
Savel: Very well, give me one moment. I believe I know of a program that is fitting for that particular goal.
Sadar: Thank you, Lieutenant. ::awkward pause:: I, uhh... I hope your time away from the Ship was restful?
As his fingers tapped at the small console to find the appropriate program, he offered a brief glance in the Lieutenant's direction.
Savel: I got a sufficient amount of rest, yes. Though I did not wish to waste time by needlessly exceeding my requirements for sleep.
Man did that sound like a fun vacation or what?
Sadar: A logical choice. ::looks to the holosuite:: W-Well, uhh... What are the parameters for this programme? Or is me knowing that detrimental to the results?
Savel: The parameters are quite simple. You will demonstrate knowledge of standard issue Starfleet phasers and their operation by engaging static targets on a training range. ::turning to the doors once they opened:: Please follow me, Lieutenant.
He stepped through the doors and led the way inside of the holosuite. The interior was very similar to the training ranges at the Academy, though it was scaled down since there was only a need to accommodate the only person training. Not far from the firing range itself, was a station with all of the phasers that would be available to any officer aboard the Artemis. Everything was completely standard, and the program intentionally left out some of the more specialized types of phasers. Which was probably for the better.
Sadar: S-So... Where do we start?
As Sadar asked her question, the Vulcan stepped to the other side of the weapon station to stand opposite of her.
Savel: We begin with a brief safety message. Even though the holosuite's safety parameters are in place, and the phasers will not cause harm to other beings, please treat each phaser as if it were capable of doing so. I request that you do not aim any phaser at yourself or me. Only aim it at a target you actually wish to engage. If there are no questions about our safety rules, we can now begin.
Sadar: Response
((If she does have questions, I can add in his responses, but I'll keep us moving forward as well.))
Savel then looked down to the station in front of them where all of the different phasers were arranged. In a line there were a couple of Type 1 Personal Phasers and various versions of the Type 2 Personal Phasers before some Type 3 Phaser Rifles at the very end. The Vulcan decided to focus on the hand phasers first, saving the rifle for later, if at all.
Savel: You are allowed your choice between a Type 1 Phaser or any of the various Type 2 Phasers available in front of you. My own preference is this one. ::reaching down to grab a phaser:: The Type 2 Aquila Mark Seven. I find the grip far more efficient for drawing the weapon quickly and keeping it stable during intense situations. It also only has five settings, as opposed to sixteen that the previous Type 2 version. ::placing the phaser back down on the station: You will notice the Mark Eight Aquila is not present, as you will be required to use the "kill" setting to engage certain targets. Choose your preferred phaser and we shall begin.
He was curious about which one the doctor would choose, and watched her rather intently. That wasn't much different than how most Vulcans observed their colleagues though. Savel tended to look like he was constantly studying, and maybe even judging, those that were around him.
Sadar: Response
When the Lieutenant had made her choice, all Savel offered was another raise of the brow as he looked up from the phaser and back up to the Mizarian's face. Then he simply turned away from her and started to walk towards the range, expecting her to follow.
Savel: This range will likely be familiar to you from your Academy training, as will the course of fire that you will be participating in. I will still explain it prior to you starting, however, so that there is no confusion. ::looking to the range and causing the targets to appear as he spoke:: You will be required to engage various targets as they appear. The targets will present for several seconds and will illuminate one of three colors. Green requires a stun shot, orange requires disruption, and red will require your phaser to be set to kill. Engaging a target with the wrong setting will count as a miss, as will failing to successfully hit the target before it drops down.
The targets themselves did not resemble any particular species or being, at least not on purpose. They were a simple rectangular shape all of the same size, being an average height and width of most humanoid species. There were no specific zones marked on the target for scoring or other purposes, and instead were an otherwise bland white color to easily distinguish a target that had been hit or not. It also allowed for the lights to clearly designate a color and setting required for each target. They were all evenly spaced at a few meters apart but varied in their distance from the shooter's space at the edge of the range, with the farthest one being about 15 meters out. The program was designed so that they'd all show up three times, but would change the color it presented at random to keep the shooter on their toes.
It was at this point that most people, even newer security officers, started to get a bit of a dazed look on their faces. As if they were shocked to find themselves in a situation where they'd actually have to use the weapon they were handed. Having been the training officer during a few of these sessions now during his time on the Artemis, he had learned that with most species it was beneficial if they were given a speech of some kind just prior to beginning. Savel had learned this was sometimes referred to as a "pep talk" by Humans. He still had yet to figure out what "pep" was, and why talking about it actually helped with anything. Considering his own knowledge, however limited, about the doctor's apparent aversion to using weapons, he felt now was a good time for him to try to increase her pep. Or whatever these talks did for people.
Savel: ::looking straight to Gila once again:: As this is something of an area of expertise for me, Lieutenant, I will offer some advice. Remember that each shot is a decision that only you control. The phaser is simply a tool that responds to your inputs. It should do nothing that surprises you, or frightens you, as the outcome of each use is predictable. ::a slight pause:: If you have no questions, Lieutenant, then we shall begin. Should you need me to pause or stop the program at any point please let me know immediately.
Sadar: Response
((Again, can go back and answer questions but moving us a tad bit further before ending))
As soon as Savel was done answering any questions that might have come up, he offered a small affirmative nod to Gila before turning to a nearby interface. The program was already loaded and ready to begin, so all he had to do was hit the big "Go" button that started it up. As soon as he did, there was a chime which sounded to say that everything had loaded up and the first targets started to appear for Gila to take down.
TAG/TBC