PNPC Sherana - Nocturnal comparisons
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Jess
Feb 26, 2026, 2:54:40 AM (yesterday) Feb 26
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(( Research Lab 3, Deck 8 ))
The lab was one of the Science labs that had a multipurpose. Since Botany didn't have its own, they would be using those most of the time and this was the nearest to the Arboretum a deck above. Sherana stood at one of the consoles in her cargo pants and sweater, her hand pulled throught he back of her working baseball hat. Her green skin glistened slightly since it was warm in her as well, the labs were closer to the ship hull so it radiated from whatever the Bridge Crew or engineering was doing.
Evria: Hello, Sherana.
The Klingon raised Orion looked up and offered a brief nod.
Sherana: Since we are not sure what kind of samples we'll get and if they also will bring whole plants, I have reserved us his lab for further research on those samples once they arrive.
Evria: Okay.
Sherana: I have checked Science for any information on the planet but so far we only have some information on the nebula itself. But it seems the information is not yet complete, which means they are still working on finding out the exact consistency. I assume it has some impact on the planet's atmosphere as well, but we'll need more data from the away teams to find out how much.
Evria: It certainly has an impact on the planet *having* an atmosphere. Rogue planets are typically snowed out.
Sherana: ::She turned to the other woman and inhaled.:: I hope they will give us a chance to visit the planet as well to have a look in person.
Evria: That might be up to whatever company we have out there.
Sherana: Right. ::She grumbled.:: If they have claims they may forbid further visits.
Evria: Only the Constitution could discover a rogue planet in a nebula at the same time as somebody else. But I still hope to go down there.
Sherana: It is quite on point for this ship, isn't it? ::She paused and stepped to another console.:: We may have to consider the different environmental requirements for these plants.
Evria: Any life down there will be drawing energy from the nebula. So the "plants" might not be using true photosynthesis.
Sherana: The lack of a sun does indicate that.
Evria: I'd actually love some whole plant samples. Plants that draw energy from alternative sources may be valuable, especially if they turn out to be edible. I wouldn't try without a lot of scans, though.
Sherana: I agree.
Evria: I'm thinking of certain scientific outposts that are near non-standard stars. Or...our nocturnal friends might be interested in plants that don't need light to grow.
Sherana: It may be similar to Linara plant life as they do not have a sun to power regular photosynthesis either. However Leron IV does not have the influence of a nebula like this.
Evria: Response
Sherana: Wouldn't it be fascinating to compare and host the plants of two very different origins, both grown in darkness under different circumstances with different requirements for energy sources?
There was a spark in her eyes, an excitement in her voice, that did not translate to her face in a smile. A challenge that was almost as exciting as an opponent.
Evria: Response
Sherana: ::nodding:: If we use the Linara example as a base, the energy comes in parts from thermal energy, energy through water flow and in other parts by plants having adjusted to need as little light as possible. ::She straightened, again that excitement in her eyes.:: In some cases the presence of each other is enough light to feed energy into each other, by providing fluorescence.
Evria: Response
Sherana: A shame that we won't know before we can have a look at them. I wonder if the crew of this other ship has botanists who have already explored the flora.
Evria: Response
Sherana
Botanist
Klingon Exchange Officer - Security
simmed by
Commodore Jalana Rajel
Commanding Officer
USS Constitution B
Image Team Member
A238906JL0
Character Pronouns: She/Her
Player Pronouns: They/Them
The lab was one of the Science labs that had a multipurpose. Since Botany didn't have its own, they would be using those most of the time and this was the nearest to the Arboretum a deck above. Sherana stood at one of the consoles in her cargo pants and sweater, her hand pulled throught he back of her working baseball hat. Her green skin glistened slightly since it was warm in her as well, the labs were closer to the ship hull so it radiated from whatever the Bridge Crew or engineering was doing.
Evria: Hello, Sherana.
The Klingon raised Orion looked up and offered a brief nod.
Sherana: Since we are not sure what kind of samples we'll get and if they also will bring whole plants, I have reserved us his lab for further research on those samples once they arrive.
Evria: Okay.
Sherana: I have checked Science for any information on the planet but so far we only have some information on the nebula itself. But it seems the information is not yet complete, which means they are still working on finding out the exact consistency. I assume it has some impact on the planet's atmosphere as well, but we'll need more data from the away teams to find out how much.
Evria: It certainly has an impact on the planet *having* an atmosphere. Rogue planets are typically snowed out.
Sherana: ::She turned to the other woman and inhaled.:: I hope they will give us a chance to visit the planet as well to have a look in person.
Evria: That might be up to whatever company we have out there.
Sherana: Right. ::She grumbled.:: If they have claims they may forbid further visits.
Evria: Only the Constitution could discover a rogue planet in a nebula at the same time as somebody else. But I still hope to go down there.
Sherana: It is quite on point for this ship, isn't it? ::She paused and stepped to another console.:: We may have to consider the different environmental requirements for these plants.
Evria: Any life down there will be drawing energy from the nebula. So the "plants" might not be using true photosynthesis.
Sherana: The lack of a sun does indicate that.
Evria: I'd actually love some whole plant samples. Plants that draw energy from alternative sources may be valuable, especially if they turn out to be edible. I wouldn't try without a lot of scans, though.
Sherana: I agree.
Evria: I'm thinking of certain scientific outposts that are near non-standard stars. Or...our nocturnal friends might be interested in plants that don't need light to grow.
Sherana: It may be similar to Linara plant life as they do not have a sun to power regular photosynthesis either. However Leron IV does not have the influence of a nebula like this.
Evria: Response
Sherana: Wouldn't it be fascinating to compare and host the plants of two very different origins, both grown in darkness under different circumstances with different requirements for energy sources?
There was a spark in her eyes, an excitement in her voice, that did not translate to her face in a smile. A challenge that was almost as exciting as an opponent.
Evria: Response
Sherana: ::nodding:: If we use the Linara example as a base, the energy comes in parts from thermal energy, energy through water flow and in other parts by plants having adjusted to need as little light as possible. ::She straightened, again that excitement in her eyes.:: In some cases the presence of each other is enough light to feed energy into each other, by providing fluorescence.
Evria: Response
Sherana: A shame that we won't know before we can have a look at them. I wonder if the crew of this other ship has botanists who have already explored the flora.
Evria: Response
Sherana
Botanist
Klingon Exchange Officer - Security
simmed by
Commodore Jalana Rajel
Commanding Officer
USS Constitution B
Image Team Member
A238906JL0
Character Pronouns: She/Her
Player Pronouns: They/Them
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