Ensign S'jenes - Neural Harmonics (Redo)
James hassell
((Deck 36 - USS Constitution-B))
S'Jenes: It is preliminary, but it should provide a functional starting point for construction if you would like to take the reins from here, so to speak, Lieutenant.
Shimisi: I'll get the interface done, I need you to help me with the biological part of it.
S'jenes watched as Perax set a portable energy device on the floor next to the console.
Shimisi: We could stablish a correlation between signal receptors and our input system. I guess the energy required should be of low intensity.
S'Jenes: Agreed. A low-intensity input will allow us to observe response patterns without risking structural degradation.
Shimisi: Based on the scans of the lattices, a high energy input could break them. So this should be a system to operate into a bigger one, so the signals should be manageable for a device this size.
S'Jenes: Then our approach must remain incremental. If the lattice is as delicate as it appears, even moderate fluctuations could result in data loss.
Shimisi: All right... I'm finishing the specific firewall. It should be a first line to block anything transferring out of here.
Perax: The portable power supply is up and running.
Shimisi: Thanks! Good job. I believe we're safe to try it.
S'jenes felt Perax approaching, curiosity levels were piqued.
Perax: Is that a Tholian data crystal?
S'Jenes: We believe this crystal was left on board of one of the runabouts after our last mission. It is believed to be Kameryan in origin.
The Kamyrians used data crystals. Leran supposed that tracked, a quasi-natural way of storing information.
Shimisi: response
Perax: Well, I don’t know about Kamyrian crystal, but Tholian crystal data devices usually take lower energy levels and have a large storage capacity. We had to set up a special data port on our PADDs when we ran trade routes into Tholian space.
S’Jenes: That would be consistent with what we observed on the surface. Their technology appears to favor integration with natural systems rather than standardization.
Shimisi: response
Perax: So, the crystal responds to the environment? That seems less versatile than the Tholian kind unless there is a way of determining what environment each crystal responds to.
S’Jenes: It is possible the environmental responsiveness serves as a form of selective access. Perhaps functioning as a security measure.
Shimisi: response
S'Jenes watched as Perax turned to the station, setting up what looked like algorithms to understand the crystal.
Perax: I have decoding algorithms set up. It might take a couple passes before it has something intelligible.
S’Jenes: That should be sufficient for initial interpretation. Even partial decoding will allow us to establish a baseline, of sorts.
Shimisi: response
S'Jenes noticed a puzzled look on the face of Perax.
Perax: It’s about a glowing rock?! I expected something, I don’t know, more serious. There’s a history file, a list of planets, and a log entry.
S’Jenes: Perhaps, in cultural context, the glowing rock may have symbolic or historical importance.
Shimisi: response
Perax: The list of planets according to the log are planets already searched. Apparently the rock has some sort of cultural significance.
S’Jenes: So this isn't just a storage device, but a record of a journey tied to this "glowing rock"?...Fascinating.
Shimisi: response
S'Jenes turned to look at Perax and Shimisi.
S'Jenes: What is the probability that the translation is either inaccurate or misinterpreted?
Perax/Shimisi: response
S'Jenes: Those odds are intriguing to say the least. Our current understanding without additional context may lead to misinterpretation. would it be appropriate to elevate our findings to Commodore Jalana for further guidance?
Perax/Shimisi: response
S'Jenes: If this device were part of an ongoing Kameryan mission or process, I believe it would prove diplomatically significant to return it in some way.
Perax/Shimisi: response