((OOC: A sim may have been missed that causes some conflicting actions. I did my best to stitch them together.))
((Conference Room, Deck 1))
Ohnari: ::wincing:: Even a rudimentary radiation protection would be preferable to none.
Rana: What do you have in mind, Doctor?
The question wasn’t addressed to him directly, but much like Vidya’s domain of “technologicals” encompassing more than one field of science, Ras felt apt to answer the question as well.
El’Heem: The formula that we have developed is a timed release compound that interacts with exposure to the radiation and has been formulated for almost all species in the federation. With a bit of tweaking, I believe we can make it compatible with the Velithari as well.
Melville-Kilpatrick: Response
Naxell: While you are there, I would invite your technician, Vidya, to assist in the effort to free our ship from the cloud so that we may better defend you. My First Officer—my true First Officer—will personally oversee this effort in Main Engineering.
There wasn’t a better display of the capabilities and intentions of Starfleet than witnessing their approach to the multidisciplinary problems they faced in a crisis. Ras had no doubt, they could win the Velithari’s trust there and then better than any protracted diplomatic first contact proceedings.
Dewitt: ::to Vidya with a small bow of his head:: Lieutenant Commander Dewitt, ma’am. I understand you asked for a visit yourself? We will try to be worth it. If you would follow me once we are finished here to Main Engineering.
Valeris: Hopefully our systems aren’t too dissimilar to your own.
No one had seen the engine room that himself and Michaels had. They hadn’t even had time to make reports of the mass biological complex that moved the Jorogumo.
Vidya: Response
Michaels: Despite the differences, I am certain that we will be able to make good use of your talents... and make your time on Khitomer worth your time and effort.
If anyone could connect the two schools of engineering between them, he was confident Michaels could do it.
Naxell: In the meantime, the rest of us will begin work on the tactical aspects. Lieutenant Semara will lead the effort. It’s at least two-to-one out there, so we’ll need to be creative.
Semara: Aye, sir. We'll come up with somethin'.
Ras scanned the room, and took note of who was left as his eyes landed on an Andorian who he hadn’t met. He wasn’t a stranger to the way the crew had to utilize each and every officer aboard, especially when they were strained in crew compliment at times like this. He would need to introduce himself when they had time.
Zerva/th’Vrosa: Response
Naxell: Thank you for your trust, Captain Rana, Ms. Vidya. The rest of you, dismissed.
Ohnari: Captain, could I have a brief word?
Ras nodded towards Ohnari, giving her time to speak with Naxell. Rana herself was conversing with Vidya. That left him checking in with MK.
El’Heem: Ensign. While we were away, were you able to ascertain anything useful about the composition of the cloud?
Melville-Kilpatrick: Response
The Kressari crossed his arms and nodded along.
El’Heem: Good. ::looking at Rana and Vidya:: Our chief goal is to inoculate the Velithari, ::looking back at MK:: but after spending some time with them, I suspect they will want to acquire protection for the Jorogumo and the cloud itself as well.
Melville-Kilpatrick: Response
The captain of the Jorogumo moved from her discussion with Vidya and Ras let his hands fall from his side, portraying a less confrontational posture and win back some good will.
Rana: I will do my best to assist in this gathering of information on the Velithari physiology. Please be sure to explain your actions thoroughly.
El'Heem: Of course. We will not subject you to anything you do not agree to and we will ensure you understand each process thoroughly. ::looking to Talia talking to Naxell:: come. Chief Ohnari will join us shortly.
Melville-Kilpatrick/Rana: Response
Ras started towards the door and caught Amelia’s eye as he exited, leaving her with a wink of his now rosy, pink irises. The Kressari stepped into the hall, and turn his head to ensure the two were following after him.
El’Heem: Captain Rana, if you don’t mind, I was curious how the cloud reacted to the previous encounter with Sencha when the Alliance had arrived previously?
Melville-Kilpatrick/Rana: Response
As they reached the turbolift, he stopped turning to the woman.
El’Heem: The reason I ask is because we don’t yet know how organisms that interact with subspace biologically are affected by Sencha, and it will be useful in our research.
As the doors whirred open, Talia caught up to them and they stepped inside together.
Melville-Kilpatrick/Rana/Ohnari: Response
TAGS/TBC
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Lieutenant Ras El ‘Heem
Chief Science Officer
USS Khitomer (NCC-62400)
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