Lieutenant Alira Venn: The Beginnings of a Plan
Isara Aleron
Alira had been working steadily while the two Lieutenants spoke. As T’Fearne finished up and approached her, she turned and nodded.
Venn: So, we don’t have much to go on here. There were some sensor contacts by a few ships, but honestly the best we got was the one image that’s already been shared. The Jacksonville reported that their science team was convinced it was biological, but from what I could see, there was no actual scientific data to corroborate that.
T’Fearne: We can prepare for the likely alternative contingencies, but if the opinion of the various ships’ science departments is that it is biological, then without evidence to the contrary I’m happy to proceed with that assumption. We can update our plans as needed.
Venn: I would like to think we can avoid harming it. I’m actually hoping for that, despite what some would think. I’m just worried about what could happen if the Lattice Alliance or the Consortium got their hands on it. And there is always a concern that it might be dangerous to us, even if unintentionally. But we just don’t have enough data that I’ve been able to find.
T’Fearne: Agreed. ::brows rising:: If the entity needs our protection from those other Alpha Isles factions, I am confident the Ronin is ready for that. If it’s a case of moving the creature, leaving it be or in the worse case…destroying it. I would be more comfortable if we had any other details to go on to prepare us for what we will face.
She nodded and looked back at the screen. The enormity of the task was almost overwhelming, but she was optimistic this crew could solve this mystery with the best possible outcome. They had a reputation for that.
Venn: Well, maybe you can find something I can’t. I’ve been staring at this data for so long, I am sure I’m not going to find anything new. A fresh set of eyes couldn’t hurt.
T’Fearne: It seems like you have had this information for some time. I doubt I’ll see something you haven’t, but we will all take a look. Honestly my latinum is on the Science department to update us with something actionable before anyone else.
Akani/Kessler/S'tek: Responses
Venn: No bet, Lieutenant. Serin Velis has data on the creature, and I trust your Science department is more than up to the task. They’ll have something for us.
T’Fearne: This interference pattern is interesting. There is variation, but the interference itself seems to be repeating. I see that it’s been noted already by Starfleet’s data analysts. Maybe we could modify our tactical sensors to counter this frequency. ::glancing at Venn:: You mentioned the need for tactical sensor calibrations earlier. I think it’s time to pull in Ops for this.
A private flicker of amusement crossed her emotions as she tapped her delta.
T’Fearne: =/\= T’Fearne to Evinrude. Are you free to assist with modifying our tactical sensors? =/\=
Evinrude: =/\= Response =/\=
((Time Skip - An Hour Later, USS Ronin approaching the entity))
They had been working for over an hour, and Alira was finally starting to feel some measure of acceptance. Whether that was due to their shared tasks, or just her mere perceptions, she wasn’t sure, but it was getting easier at the very least. Their calculations for the modifications seemed to be going well, and the others seemed to be progressing in their assigned tasks as well. They had turned now to Lieutenant Kessler to provide their updates.
Kessler: Response
Akani/S'tek: Response
T’Fearne: We sifted through the submitted pieces of data gathered from other vessels. Nothing particularly stands out to me other than that interference pattern. If the interference is just part of the entity’s biological function, then matching frequencies with the interference may allow the Ronin to approach closer without triggering a defensive response.
Evirude (optional) : Response
Venn: It seems like it might work, sir. But I’m not making any guarantees. Until Science can provide us with more data, I wouldn’t know if it would be effective or not. But on the surface, I would say it could work. Worst case, we adjust some parameters once we have more data.
Kessler: Response
Akani/S'tek: Response
T’Fearne: One of the offensive options I’ve come up with should we need it is the equivalent of a flash bang. We have the ability to create a large gravimetric pulse. That should get its attention. A sufficiently powerful pulse may encourage it to withdraw.
Evirude (optional) : Response
It was a tactical option, and not a bad one as such things went. But the danger would still exist that the thing would move somewhere else and be vulnerable to exploitation by the Lattice Alliance or the Consortium. Neither were acceptable option in her opinion, but she’d already said enough on the subject and she didn’t want to stir that pot back up just yet. Let them get some real data before she reiterated, or modified, her recommendation.
Venn: I have nothing else to add at this time, sir. There are a lot of good ideas here. We’ll just have to wait and see if any of them are necessary or useful.
Kessler/T’Fearne: Response
Akani/S'tek: Response
Lieutenant Alira Venn
Mission Specialist (Intelligence)
USS Ronin, NCC-34523
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