Lt. Haukea-Willow: Checklist
Aly Drolet
((Deck 5, Sickbay, USS Narendra))
Medical centers were frequently uninhabited places by security officers, lest keeping with an injury or guarding a volatile patient. Yet, after her own recovery, on going in some respect, from deep bruises and muscle weakness, The Chief Security officer found herself stationed in such a medical center, if not the primary epicenter onboard the USS Narendra awaiting arrival by several previous and current medical officers including CMO Wethern, and Lieutenant Stendhal (counselor); Commander Foster and Ensign Kel having been the first to arrive. Despite her own, though limited knowledge within the medical realm, having been employed as a crisis response officer, requiring, at minimum, basic first aid knowledge, to as far as knowledge regarding the support of criminal care from counseling to psychiatrics, she still found herself vaguely out of place.
Here, among the medical systems, biobeds, and a handful of various equipment, Haukea, with a nearly unnoticeable limp, propped herself up on top the nearest abandoned bed, legs swinging, hair tucked into two low buns. As Chief of Security her position merely remained as insurance. Insurance that no individual present fell out of step with proper security protocols or even shocked themselves on a loose wire. Safety was her main concern. Yet, as far as she allowed herself to be aware, The USS Narendra had been refurbished, refitted, and was on its final double check before venturing out in pursuit of a missing New Orleans Class Frigate. Beyond, the information was to be revealed as it came to her.
On her own PADD, as a notable guide to their operations, was the famous list of Lessons in Security, as follows:
Lesson 1: "A Rigelian tiger pounces with no warning"
Lesson 2: "There are no breaks in security because threats never take breaks"
Lesson 3: "Let your tricorder do the investigating"
Lesson 6: "Know when to bend the rules"
Lesson 7: "Leave no stone unturned"
The main moral to follow was lesson 7: “Leave no stone unturned,” which could be applied to the systems they were validating.
Furthermore, Haukea, PADD ready, had a spreadsheet prepared, courtesy of swiping some medical leaflets from Marsh, that contained each system, biobed and item of equipment to be reviewed. It was her goal, as if a nurse in an operation, to mark each item off as it was deemed suitable. Past that, she had no obligation to understand whether an item was in fact valid. That was for the others to figure. Unless the objective was to be modified, and her more useful skills came in handy.
Willow: And another one bites the dust.
She pressed her palms, fingers filed, into the bed beneath her, hopping down and heading towards Foster and Kel and soon the others.
Foster: Thank you everyone for gathering. I know on paper we start out with what looks like a cakewalk – just get the Narendra facilities ready in case something happens. But if you’ve ever been on an exploration mission before, you’ll probably agree with me when I say a ‘cakewalk’ usually turns into anything but.
Willow: To note, we are following lesson 7: “Leave no stone unturned.” I want no surprises later on when I have to do an ‘I told you so’ on the fact my medical knowledge is basic at best. However, both medically and for security purposes, please do follow lesson 7.
Kel/Wethern/Stendhal: Response
Foster: At base we want to test everything – make sure the medical equipment is up to snuff and ::he looked directly at Haukea-Willow:: Also make sure our security and containment systems are good to go. They upgraded almost everything since Frontier Day. And yes we’ve tested everything but this is our first real field test.
Willow: I have a spreadsheet, courtesy of medical documents provided by Marsh, ::She left off the fact the sheet had been pieced together from “borrowed” documents:: That categorizes all systems and items to be marked off. Easier to keep track physically than mentally. I’ll share with everyone as a collaborative document.
Kel/Wethern/Stendhal: Response
Foster, motioning his antennae forward, appeared to find agreement in the use of the spreadsheet without verbal acknowledgement. Haukea herself merely shifted her weight slightly, placing the majority on her right.
Foster: Good question. At base I wish I could tell you if this mission was going to be safe or if we are expecting hostility. The truth is – information was covered up, encrypted and classified; and several ships disappeared all in the same small area. With that in mind there is certainly a potential for this to become dangerous. So, we’re not being paranoid, but we are preparing. No harm in being overprepared.
What Foster was describing, in security terms, was Lesson 1: "A Rigelian tiger pounces with no warning": Emphasizing the importance of being vigilant and anticipating potential threats, as unexpected dangers could arise. Which, for Haukea, as a security officer, was the entirety of her duty position. From the moment a mission hit the ground running she paid close attention to lesson 1.
Willow: “A Rigelian tiger pounces with no warning,” lesson 1. Keep an eye on and anticipate potential threats. Any of the systems appear suspicious, report straight to me.
Kel/Wethern/Stendhal: Response
Foster: Doctor Wethern, I want you to lead up the medical testing with Ensign Kel and Counselor Stendhal. I’ll work with Lieutenant Willow to ensure our containment and security systems are doing what we need them to do.
For half a second a pang ran through the middle of Haukea’s chest. The emotional intelligence was lost. The sensation came and went before any intellectual thought could be provided towards it. Haukea only shifted her weight once more, sensitive to the stiffness of her left side. To distract, Haukea did a quick scan of her sheet, highlighting the relevant security and containment systems in security yellow. Her and Foster would focus on these.
Privacy field
Sickbay Overhead Sensor Cluster
Stasis Field Generator
Transporter biofilter
With the relevant items highlighted in yellow, the Chief took that as an opportunity to officially share the sheet with each officer present.
Willow: I have provided each of you a collaborative copy of the relevant spreadsheet. Grab a PADD and log in. Security relevant items are highlighted in yellow. However, If I missed something please feel free to mark it similarly for my attention.
Kel/Wethern/Stendhal/Foster: Response
Willow: Tapping next to each item will generate a tick mark, indicating the validity of each item. If an item requires additional checking, wait to mark it.
Kel/Wethern/Stendhal/Foster: Response
Now, turning towards Foster, Haukea indicated, with a nod, that they should begin their respective tasks. Though she was more eager to be out in the field, restlessness from a nearly healed injury at play.
Willow: Shall we?
Kel/Wethern/Stendhal: Response
Foster: Response
OOC: All rights for The ‘Lessons In Security’ belong to the creators of Strange New Worlds and the character of La’an. I’m merely assuming they got written down and ‘famous’ enough to be taught to future security officers. For reference to the items on the spreadsheet the link is here: Medical Equipment Database - 118Wiki, Medkit - 118Wiki
