Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11303.11

Starring:
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Keith LaHue as Executive Officer Commander Ben Pangborn
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Christina Doane as Chief Engineering Officer Ensign Jadera Takor
Mike Johnson as Operations Officer Lieutenant Sam Chambers
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr

Ship Manager Nicholas Moline

Also Starring:
Christopher Dickinson as Engineering Officer Lieutenant John Jason
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Loran
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Lieutenant Nishi
Mitch Travis as Science Officer Ensign MacAdams

Absent:
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: Three Days

Episode #617: "Batten Down the Hatches, Part I": Having received a cryptic prophecy relayed by Starfleet Intelligence, Arcadia Station is readying itself to an impending attack.

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XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ ::On the bridge of the Quirinus, on patrol of the area::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::stares at his latest inbox message in pure disbelief:: Self: No deliveries! ::quickly skims supply store logs and attempts to determine how long Arcadia can maintain full rations and operations without further supplies::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::begins with a near low growl and a whisper:: CO: Sir... Starfleet will be suspending supply runs to Arcadia... Did you know about this sir?
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Is in her dungeon in engineering doing a diagnostic but not one where they have to take the system offline::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: In the station's firing range, with some of his better security crewmen, running through advanced drills ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Since we are clearing off all civilian and nonessential, they probably think we have plenty.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::reads his supply report::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::his mood lightens a bit:: CO: Okay, we can last for a few weeks essential stocks seem pretty good sir. I will coordinate the evacuation immediately. ::has a sudden thought and taps his combadge::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
EO_McShane: I don't like the look of the shield inverted flux matrix try changing the capacitor for section 34B if we need to beef up shields I want it to run smooth....
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Aloud: Computer, alter enemy to be ten times more aggressive. Restart simulation.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Sir, I have seen some pretty strange things as I am sure you have, we should not discount anything Captain. I admit it seems silly though
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
*CEO*: Chief this is Chambers. You got a sec, Ensign?
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::The engineer nods and grabs a kit heading out as Takor continues to work at her station. As a side project she continues to run simulations on if there is a way to improve the hull in addition to shields. Its a more long term project then anything but everyone needs a hobby...::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*OPS*: Nothing's exploding at the moment so yes, need something Sir?
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Eyes the readout of her side project, makes a few changes and runs the simulation again.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
*CEO*: We got some solid orders from command. Trade missions with the station are being suspended. I need to know if you need any critical components for any current ongoing repairs.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*OPS*: Checking but I did pull a Scotty last re-order so I have more then I need with most of the critical components....::Taps a few keys to bring up the engineering inventory::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*OPS*: A few items would be nice sending you the short list now, especially the power flow shunts we always seem to run short because something's burnt out again. I haven't heard about the suspension?::Sends list::
SO_Ens_MacAdams says:
@::recalibrates sensors for the 23rd time since he hit duty::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::sees another message from fleet requisitions:: CO: Sir, some good news sir. We are allowed to request emergency supplies and ::raises left eyebrow:: "reinforcements". Sir, what is going on?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
*CEO*: Thanks Chief I will make sure it gets in with our emergency request.
TAC_LtCmdr_Loran says:
:: Arms deep in one of the main phaser turrets, the power completely disconnected :: Jason: JJ, I tell you, sometimes the orders from above don't quite make sense.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ SO: Anything showing up on sensors?
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*OPS*: Understood, appreciated. Sir. Do you know what's going on? I don't hear much down here...
TAC_Lt_Nishi says:
@:: Idly wonders when she can install a chair along the tactical rail of the Bridge ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ TAC: Anything unusual to report?
EO_Lt_Jason says:
Loran: What you mean?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::ignores the Chiefs last question because he is still waiting a reply to the very same question regretting ignoring the Takor like that he attempts to send engineering a message:: *CEO*: Text: "I don't know yet trying to find out.
TAC_Lt_Nishi says:
@XO: Unusual, sir? My left knee is kinda twitchy.
SO_Ens_MacAdams says:
@Pangborn: ::looking up startled:: huh? Uhhh, I mean nothing unusual, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ ::silent farts and hope no one notices:: TAC: Maybe you should get that looked at.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::surprised by text:: *OPS*: Text: Skipper's a good guy I am sure we'll find out before stuff starts exploding...I hope....
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ SO: I'd like you to also scan the station as we patrol, looking for any sign of the Vroa.
SO_Ens_MacAdams says:
@Pangborn: aye, sir. Should I notify Ops of the incoming scan?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ SO: Yes.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Turns to an engineer who was handing her a PADD, the results of a complete systems check on the tactical systems. She makes a note on it to find out if tactical wants ideas for efficiency improvement then signs off, sending a copy to the Tactical Station::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: With the rise of the Vroa and their possible involvement with the Pirates, Star Fleet thought it best. The rest I am not at liberty to discuss.
TAC_LtCmdr_Loran says:
Jason: If we thought there was a way to squeeze any more power out of these things safely, don't you think we'd have done it by now? Or had read the classified upgrade reports?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: The last attack was a joke we could have taken that kind of beating on the shields for a month Captain, surely the threat is hardly worthy of evacuation?
SO_Ens_MacAdams says:
@COM: Operations: I am going to scan the station for Vroa sign. don't be alarmed.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::running simulations, hoping to come up with a solution for finding this.. this thing...this Vroa::
EO_Lt_Jason says:
:: trying not to laugh out loud, and manages to keep it to a contained snicker :: Loran: Ah, yes. Shouldn't we have some engineers down here with their theoretical nonsense?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: The Vroa, are another story, though.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: Starfleet: This is the Operations Manager of Arcadia Station, for logistical purposes I need to know if you are sending evacuation transports for the civilian population or if I need to use our own shuttles and transports. Please send you response ASAP. Thank You.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Understood sir, we must treat the threat at the gravest kind for the safety of non-combatants. I will do what I can for them.
TAC_LtCmdr_Loran says:
Jason: You want some engineer double talking us? :: goes back to muttering :: Every time the station goes to defcon, we gotta pretend like we can make this any different.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*CSO*: Sir we are checking all systems one by one do you need us to put in a request to change out any of the existing sensor pallets?
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::She asks as she reviews the system checks on the sensors.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: Quirinus: Understood that you will be performing an active sensor sweep. Proceed.
SO_Ens_MacAdams says:
@::starts the scan::: Pangborn: Commencing scan for Vroa life forms on station.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ SO: Let me and Captain Sulek know if you spot *anything* out of order.
SO_Ens_MacAdams says:
@Pangborn: Aye
SO_Ens_MacAdams says:
@::turns back watching the data stream by and places instructions for warning markers.::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Figuring the CSO is busy puts in the notice to his station to find out if he'll need the switch out. For now leaves the pallets in place but has personnel check the backups in storage as well.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
*CEO*: Sorry about earlier, I still don't have an answer to your question. I need to get the civies of the station in a safe and timely manner. I have a lot of work to do ::sounds resigned:: Anyway I have send your supply needs along with the request for transport ships. It will arrive with those ships do.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*OPS*:Understood, ours is not to reason why says my Earther roommate, some poem about war I'm told. Good luck Sir, if you need I can tag some personnel to prep the shuttles and check them?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::has another thought an adds:: *CEO*: According to the orders you need to get any non-commissioned contractors off the Station as well. Hope you don't have any civilians on projects aboard the dry dock or station right now.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
*CEO*: Darn I had not thought of that. We better give any shuttles we intend to use of evacuation a once over and make sure they are ready to haul a bunch of people a long way away. Good idea.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*CEO*: Not at the moment we had some for that massive update. I think there were some crews doing their own repairs on a few civilian transport ships but I expect they've been booted by now.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*OPS*: Acknowledged sending teams to all shuttle bays to give the once over. ::Waves to her deputy to who nods.:: *CEO*: I better join them ::Grabs a kit and heads out leaving orders to continue system review and improvement protocols.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: I am going to head to the shuttle dock and make preparations. The evacuation transports should be here soon sir.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CEO*:Sorry.. was busy with these sims, and having no luck. What did you need?
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Multiple engineer teams that could be spared from other work report to the shuttle bays to check all the crafts.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: My experience with evacuation is there is always at least one person who believes the orders do not apply to them. You may want to contact security to be sure civilian decks are cleared.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::logs out of his station and calls Ensign Lorin up to take over::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*CSO*: We're doing a system by system check while we are at it Sir do you need any of the current sensor pallets changed out. The report on the status of current set up should be sent to your station.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Understood sir.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::heads for the Turbolift::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Arrives with her teams and they work with the flight crews to check all the shuttles in the most efficient time possible. Takor picks a shuttle and starts the systems checks.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CEO*: ::Still busy with the sims:: whatever you think is necessary Ensign, just don't let it interfere with my sims.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Makes a note to overview the fighters as well soon as she can spare personnel::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*CSO*: Understood Sir. Good Luck. Engineering out.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::turns back full attention to the sims::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Mentally reviews the sensor set up, it's a good variety of sensor systems so will leave for now but makes a mental note to prep backups just in case.::

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