Ensign Jiroo Zaka - Can We Fix It?

[Sebastian]

(( Bridge, USS Constitution-B ))

With the battle still going in full swing the Constitution crew had just launched a shuttlecraft that presented itself as a Galaxy Class starship to the enemies sensors, all while trying to fend off the attacking small crafts and finding solutions to keep Hermes Outpost alive. Jiroo was constantly monitoring the ships and outposts status while keeping coms open with main engineering.

Ch'Nilmani: Wild weasel deployed. We've got it acting like another starship. We should have bought a few minutes.

Jiroo had listened to the daring plan that was devised on the bridge and although being skeptical about it at first, he was impressed by the idea. He could see how a ships sensors could be fooled like that and if the enemy crew didn't bother to visually check, then it could work. Certainly the whoever the attacker was, they must rely on their sensors the same way as a Federation craft. Can't have your viewscreen everywhere at once. As the shuttle was launched he couldn't help himself but turn around and look at the main screen. He leaned in a bit, his ears forward in anticipation and watched as the plan worked as intended. The shuttle did indeed drew fire from the mothership and made it through the barrage and exploded in a bright flash. He couldn't tell if the shuttle only impacted their shields or the actual structure of the ship, for that he had to wait for the radiation and debris to clear a bit.

Lystra: Who said Tactical doesn’t know how to put on a party? ::She grinned::

Rajel: Can you see what's their damage?

Jiroo had turned around to his station and assessed the sensor readings. There was still a lot of interference from the shuttles warp core going boom and the sensor image was only slowly clearing up.

Zaka: Sensors are still overwhelmed from the explosion, working on it ::He paused and decided to add for protocol:: Commodore.

Any: Response

Lystra: That did a number on them. I think they’re pulling back, but the sensors detected a possible transporter signal.

Rajel: Transporter signal? What it is and where to?

Any: response

Lystra: Honestly, I can’t be entirely sure. There’s too much interference from the residual radiation from the shuttle’s warp core breach. It’s dominating the scans and the computer just barely detected it because I had an alert set if they picked up anything that could be a boarding attempt.

Ada: Between the existing interference and the detonation, we can't track the location. Lytstra's right.

Rajel: Damn, try to see if you can find out where it went in case it left any traces.

Any: response

Lystra: Not sure, but our shields have been up this whole time, so most likely Hermes outpost. Should I alert D’Sena?

Jiroo had nothing to add here, the enemy ship had broken out of the radiation cloud and it was clearly visible that it was still intact and in the fight. It's shields were significantly weakened, but other than that it appeared to be fine.

Rajel: Yes, let her know to beam a team down in case that transporter signal was a boarding party.

Any: response

Shimisi: =/\= Shimisi to Zaka, if worker drones are to be sent, we better do it now. We believe we can enhance the shields with a mix of Beta Tachyon particles and antiprotons, but that will prevent us from transporting anything out. =/\=

Finally some good news. It didn't look like they needed to beam anywhere anytime soon, so that wouldn't be a problem. Helping the outpost fast was the priority in Jiroos mind.

Zaka: =/\= Thank you Lieutenant, we better start soon then. How long until we'll see improvement on the shields? =/\=

Shimisi: =/\= After the procedure is done and once the effectiveness is off, we'll need about thirty seconds to restore shields. Just give us the order and we'll proceed =/\=

Rajel: That may not be necessary.

Jiroo perked up and turned around to the Commodore.

Zaka: Hm?

Any: Response

Rajel: Looks like they are retreating. Keep the weapons on stand by in case it's a trick.

Any: Response

He looked further past the Rajel to the viewscreen. It looked like the bigger ship was the smaller crafts and swiftly went into warp. He checked his sensors and sure enough, suddenly there were no more enemies left. Now he realized how tense he had been for the whole fight and with a few deep breath tried to relax himself just a slight bit.

Rajel: Stand down. Disengage red alert.

Any: Response

Rajel: I want reports from all stations. Need to know the damage. Still nothing from the outpost?

Kapoor: No Ma'am. Still can't reach them, it seems like their communication's array is completely offline.

That was just what Jiroo needed, he was getting a little bit shaky with the tension coming off and this was just the right thing to distract himself from that. Quickly he composed a summary of the ships and outposts status and gave his report.

Zaka: We got minor damage on deck 11 and 28. The outpost got heavy damage on some external arrays, the communication array seems to be completely destroyed. Main structure is damaged, but it looks like structural integrity is holding.

Any: Response

Rajel: Commander, you have the bridge. Inform the ship that the battle is over and evaluate the damage reports. Keep an overview of getting things done. I'll go have a chat with the Hermes' CO.

Ch'Nilmani: Response

Rajel: Of course I won't go alone. ::She tapped her badge.:: =/\= Rajel to Herren, Park and Zaka. Meet me in Transporterroom 1. =/\=

Surprised by the message via communicator he already moved his hand halfway towards his com badge before he stopped himself with a sheepish look. Not sure how to react he simply turned around and made himself look ready to go.

Any: =/\= Response =/\=

Jalana closed the line.

Rajel: We have a full Security Detail down there, so Lystra you'll stay here. Ba'el I want you to join Lystra to patrol the ship. There is bound to be some security risks, panicked or some other violent behaviour after a battle especially among civilians that do not have the proper training. Try to calm them down and get them them help they need.

Lystra/Ba'el: Response

Rajel: T'Seva and Azura, grab all sensor data that you were able to get about the ships and head down to Intel. Maybe you can manage to find out who we were dealing with.

Ada: On it.

T'Seva: Response

Rajel: I'll just get a first overview of what has happened down there and how much help they need. I'll let you know as soon as possible so we can prepare to help them recover.

Any: Response

After giving her last orders Jiroo watched the Commodore head straight for the turbolift. Not exactly sure what he was supposed to do he decided to just follow her to what he supposed would be transporter room 1. After they entered the lift Rajel turned towards him and seemed to be surprised to see him there. He tried his best to look like a serious Starfleet officer.

Rajel: Deck 2.

Zaka: Thank you for giving me this opportunity, Commodore.

Rajel: Please, call me Jalana. Sorry, I couldn't welcome you properly. I usually enjoy doing that but then the recall came in the way.

He was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect to be on a first name basis with his CO from day one. Not sure how to deal with it he decided to just go with it for now.

Zaka: Thank you Jalana. I was just reporting to the first officer when the call to arms came in.

Rajel: Well it's one way to start your duty tour, isn't it. ::She grinned to him.::

Zaka: ::nodding:: Yes, I expected it to be ::pausing for a second:: calmer.

He entered the transporter room after Jalana and after a short wait the CO gave them the briefing.

Rajel: Hermes station had suffered under attacks of a so far unknown power, we assume they are pirates. They too considerable damages, part of the structure was completely destroyed and we are not aware how many officers were in that section at the time. The picture down there may not be pretty. We are going down to get a first overview of the help they need. So Jiroo check on what help Engineering can give, Ellie check on wounded and .. casualties, Laria have a general look over what else we may need to assist them and I'll get to talk with the Captain to figure out what is going on. Any questions?

Zaka: I will need some tools to be any help down there. Do we have engineering kits available?

Rajel/Park/Herren: Response

He went over to the cabinet and got himself a small case. A quick check confirmed that it contained a small selection of tools that might come in handy. Together with the tricorder on his belt he was sure that he got everything he needed to get started and stepped onto the transporter platform.

Rajel: To the outpost please. Energize.

The de-materialization felt unspectacular as always and within a heartbeat their perspective changed.

(( Hermes outpost - OPS ))

As the re-materialized Jiroo found himself in a quite chaotic environment. There were plenty of alarms and lights going together with a busy cast of personell talking and shouting to each other. He looked around and tried to orient himself, when he noticed there was actually someone aiming a phaser at them! Only now he realized that he was completely unarmed and he got a terrible sinking feeling in his stomach.

Aja: Identify yourself.

Ve: Response

Rajel: I am Commodore Jalana Rajel, Commanding Officer of the USS Constitution-B. Your attackers left the system and we are here to assist. I would have announced our visit, but your comms are down.

Having no better idea, Jiroo raised his toolbox partly to show that they had good intentions, partly to shield himself.

Park/Herren: Response

Ve/Aja: Response

Jiroo imagined the phaser was lowered slightly and glanced around. He recognized some of the warnings that went on around them. An idea formed in his head. Pointing towards a nearby console that had plenty of red and yellow flashing lights he raised his toolbox slightly higher again.

Zaka: I can see that life support is critical. I can help you fix that, if you let me.

Rajel/Park/Herren: Response

Ve/Aja: Response

((OOC: Don't want to push it too far forward until everyone is caught up here. I hope that is ok :) ))

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Ensign Jiroo Zaka
Engineer
USS Constitution-B
C240107JZ2