Lt. JG Varik - It's Getting Hot in Here
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Feb 28, 2026, 11:31:03 PM (2 days ago) Feb 28
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(( Main Engineering, Deck 11, USS Octavia E Butler ))
Lahl: What this means is, that if we want this to operate…we need it to be much warmer.
O’Reilly: How much warmer? What level of energy are you thinking? Or are you thinking room temp?
Each a valid question and one which Varik had no easy answer to. He tapped his chin thoughtfully before offering an observation.
Varik: I would estimate quite a bit more if the original heating of the sphere was provided by its star.
Lahl: Well, the three of us could step outside and we can crank the heat in here.
O’Reilly: I would recommend we activate a level 4 forcefield around the bot.
Varik: Even with a forcefield in place, I worry the intense heat may have residual effects on other components within engineering and cause... complications.
He needn't mention the elephant in the room. A glance in the direction of the warp core some few steps away said it all.
Lahl: Well, yes, that would defeat the purpose. Alternatively, we could take it to the holodeck and make a miniature lab in there?
O’Reilly: We would have to reroute power from the EPS grid directly to the holodeck via conduits, it would mean leaving the doors open for routing the conduit. I’m still new here, but what I was told is the power systems the holodeck uses is different from the rest of the ship?
The Rekarian thought a moment again before rolling his shoulders in a slight shrug.
Varik: Even if utilizing a different power system, leaving the doors open would reduce the maximum temperature we might be able to achieve. Perhaps we can simply create a lab within the holodeck?
Lahl: Response
O’Reilly: Oh! Didn’t think about that. Yeah, if we aren’t using the phasers, we can just heat the lab from within the holodeck. Would be safer that way.
Varik: That sounds like a logical plan to me.
As he spoke the words, he was already beginning the prep to move the automaton.
Lahl: Response
(( Holodeck 3, Deck 8, USS Octavia E Butler ))
The temporary lab had come together quickly and the automaton had been moved from main engineering with no issue. As soon as the phaser heat had been removed, the power depleted rapidly and the glow around the screen disappeared. Hopefully in the new environment, they would have more luck.
O’Reilly: Holodeck is secure, ready when you are.
The Rekarian rolled up his sleeves. He had a fairly high tolerance for heat but hated to sweat. Worse--he hated when his clothes began to get wet from sweat. Soon, it would be getting very hot in the 'lab'.
Without delay, Varik stepped over to one of the consoles that had formed within the chamber.
Varik: Ready on the temperature controls.
Lahl: Response
The heat began to increase. It was subtle at first, but the climate controls on the holodeck were designed for rapid temperature changes as different programs brought participants into different environments. Within moments the holodeck had increased to 37°C. The heat around the automaton was more concentrated and higher, but it was the residual heat that warmed the air around the organic occupants.
Varik: The automaton has reached its previous temperature. Any indication of increased activity or power?
Lahl/O'Reilly: Response
He nodded, a bead of sweat beginning to trail down his forehead which he wiped away with a bare forearm.
Varik: Increasing temperature.
Lahl/O'Reilly: Response
He was seeing it too. One of the appendages was moving. It was subtle, but it was there. His excitement was enough to almost make him forget about the heat.
Varik: Maintaining temperature. How are the readings?
Lahl: What this means is, that if we want this to operate…we need it to be much warmer.
O’Reilly: How much warmer? What level of energy are you thinking? Or are you thinking room temp?
Each a valid question and one which Varik had no easy answer to. He tapped his chin thoughtfully before offering an observation.
Varik: I would estimate quite a bit more if the original heating of the sphere was provided by its star.
Lahl: Well, the three of us could step outside and we can crank the heat in here.
O’Reilly: I would recommend we activate a level 4 forcefield around the bot.
Varik: Even with a forcefield in place, I worry the intense heat may have residual effects on other components within engineering and cause... complications.
He needn't mention the elephant in the room. A glance in the direction of the warp core some few steps away said it all.
Lahl: Well, yes, that would defeat the purpose. Alternatively, we could take it to the holodeck and make a miniature lab in there?
O’Reilly: We would have to reroute power from the EPS grid directly to the holodeck via conduits, it would mean leaving the doors open for routing the conduit. I’m still new here, but what I was told is the power systems the holodeck uses is different from the rest of the ship?
The Rekarian thought a moment again before rolling his shoulders in a slight shrug.
Varik: Even if utilizing a different power system, leaving the doors open would reduce the maximum temperature we might be able to achieve. Perhaps we can simply create a lab within the holodeck?
Lahl: Response
O’Reilly: Oh! Didn’t think about that. Yeah, if we aren’t using the phasers, we can just heat the lab from within the holodeck. Would be safer that way.
Varik: That sounds like a logical plan to me.
As he spoke the words, he was already beginning the prep to move the automaton.
Lahl: Response
(( Holodeck 3, Deck 8, USS Octavia E Butler ))
The temporary lab had come together quickly and the automaton had been moved from main engineering with no issue. As soon as the phaser heat had been removed, the power depleted rapidly and the glow around the screen disappeared. Hopefully in the new environment, they would have more luck.
O’Reilly: Holodeck is secure, ready when you are.
The Rekarian rolled up his sleeves. He had a fairly high tolerance for heat but hated to sweat. Worse--he hated when his clothes began to get wet from sweat. Soon, it would be getting very hot in the 'lab'.
Without delay, Varik stepped over to one of the consoles that had formed within the chamber.
Varik: Ready on the temperature controls.
Lahl: Response
The heat began to increase. It was subtle at first, but the climate controls on the holodeck were designed for rapid temperature changes as different programs brought participants into different environments. Within moments the holodeck had increased to 37°C. The heat around the automaton was more concentrated and higher, but it was the residual heat that warmed the air around the organic occupants.
Varik: The automaton has reached its previous temperature. Any indication of increased activity or power?
Lahl/O'Reilly: Response
He nodded, a bead of sweat beginning to trail down his forehead which he wiped away with a bare forearm.
Varik: Increasing temperature.
Lahl/O'Reilly: Response
He was seeing it too. One of the appendages was moving. It was subtle, but it was there. His excitement was enough to almost make him forget about the heat.
Varik: Maintaining temperature. How are the readings?
Lahl/O'Reilly: Response
[TAGS/TBC]
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Lieutenant Junior Grade Varik
Helm Officer
USS Octavia E. Butler
A239709VR0
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