Arcadia Station SB–101
Upgrades
Episode VI (6) — “Life Choices”
Stardate 11501.12

Starring (in order of appearance):
•	TO CPL Kaas (Daniel Hendrix)
•	OPS Ens Alenis (Alexander Jones)
•	CIV Nyira (Barbara Moline)
•	CO Capt Bodine (Mike Johnson)
•	CTO LtJG Cadarn (Michael Hiles)
•	CEO LtJg Takor (Christina Doane)
•	Adm Regnum (Nick Moline)
•	FCO Ens Doole (Bruce Oriani)
Guest Appearances By (in order of appearance):
•	Nick Moline as EO Lt Peterson (10 lines)

Mission Transcript

Previously on Arcadia:

Admiral Regnum and Lieutenant Peterson have been aboard Arcadia for the last week preparing to make upgrades to the Subspace Transceiver Array aboard the station.

After much work, they have now submitted their proposal to Captain Bodine, Lieutenant Takor, and Starfleet Communications.

The work is expected to take 5 days after acquiring parts, and if the parts have to come from Starfleet, the parts will take 3 days to arrive.
Leaving a total of up to 8 days till the upgrades are complete.

In the mean time, Corporal Kaas has approached Captain Bodine about the prospect of stationing a unit of marines aboard the station to aid in station security. Captain Bodine has scheduled a meeting with Lieutenant Cadarn and Corporal Kaas to discuss this proposal.

CO Capt Bodine says:
Captain's Log Stardate 11501.12 Upgrades have progressed aboard Arcadia, I plan to meet with the department heads and Admiral Regnum as well to discuss their progress. First however; I must address the suggestions and concerns of Corporal Kaas.

NickMoline says:
Resume "Upgrades" -- Episode VI
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Stands at parade rest beside Captain Bodine staring out at the starfield musing about the vastness of space. Then his mind goes to the numerous enemies to the glorious Federation of theirs.::

OPS Ens Alenis says:
::In Operations reveiwing incoming traffic logs for the next week::

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Leaving his office he walks through the outer office, nodding to the woman on duty and heads out the door to the lift and orders it to the observation lounge.::

CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Taps Admirals door chime to review the proposal with him::

Adm Regnum says:
::sitting casually in his old office reviewing his own proposal::
::hears the door chime:: CEO: Come

CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Enters::Admiral: Sir I was wondering if you had a moment to review your proposal? ::Stands at a attention with a PADD in her hand::

Adm Regnum says:
CEO: Absolutely Lieutenant, come on in.

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Exits the lift and moves down the corridor to the observation lounge and steps inside looking around.::

TO CPL Kaas says:
::Snaps to attention and does an about face to look at Cadarn::

CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Nods and comes closer to the desk, holding the PADD:: Admiral: It seems fairly straightforward but unfortunately we've only 80% of the required parts, I've made a list. ::Hands the Admiral the PADD::
Admiral: I may be able to shake loose a few more engineers to move things along to offset the time spent on waiting for parts.
Admiral: Sir ::she remembers to say::

CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: Thanks for coming.

CEO LtJg Takor says:
Admiral: I've got my people pulling the require materials and confirming they are still suitable and not passed their expiration dates...::She joked::

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Moves across the room and approaches the captain and corporal,:: CO: Reporting as ordered captain, ::Seeing the corporal at attention he stands straighter as he speaks.::

CO Capt Bodine says:
TO: I hope you don't mind if Lt. Cadarn Joins us.

CIV Nyira says:
::walks back into her pub after her walk around the station::

TO CPL Kaas says:
CO: No sir! ::Salutes the LT::

Adm Regnum says:
::takes the PADD from the CEO:: CEO: Hmm... most of the missing parts are only needed for the primary array, ::taps on his console:: if we wait 24 hours before starting, we should be able to manage not waiting for the parts to arrive to start.

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Returns the salute.::

Adm Regnum says:
CEO: What do you think?

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Relaxes.:: CO: What's up sir?

CIV Nyira says:
::she sits at the bar and has Trish get her something to eat she likes taking some of her down time enjoying the company of her customers.::

CO Capt Bodine says:
TO: Sorry to have moved this meeting Corporal. Please continue to elaborate on your concerns. CTO: Please take a seat.

CEO LtJg Takor says:
::examines the PADD thoughtfully:: Admiral: That would work provided there's no delays if we have to pause it will be here...:: she pointed at a part in the process:: Admiral: That's the last safe point that we can lock down if the parts aren't here by then we'll have to cap it there.

Adm Regnum says:
CEO: Agreed, if the parts haven't arrived by the time we are due to take the secondary array offline we should postpone that outage.

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Takes a seat and leans forward curious as the what the corporal had been discussing with the captain that needed his input.::

CEO LtJg Takor says:
Admiral: Aye Sir, I agree. ::They go over a few more details then:: Admiral: Do you want me to pass the request in for parts or will you want to handle that?

TO CPL Kaas says:
::Nods and goes back to parade rest, looking at the two officers who were seated Kaas continues:: CO/CTO: Sirs, it has come to my attention that this station has become a major trading hub. As such increased traffic has come through here from all foreign and domestic entities. Now I am not saying that current friendly relation will degrade but if they do Arcadia will be among the first to be hit sirs.

Adm Regnum says:
CEO: I'll pass it on so that it's charged to my department. ::checks the time:: We have about 30 minutes before that meeting the Captain called and I haven't had lunch yet, you want to discuss the rest of this over a bite at Nyira's. I haven't eaten today.

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Nods his agreement to that sentiment.::

CEO LtJg Takor says:
Admiral: Of Course Sir. ::Straightens from bending over the PADD with the Admiral::

Adm Regnum says:
CEO: I have an expense account just itching to have some more charges on it. I just love it when that clerk at the requisitions office tries to question me about my expense reports. It's so much fun to mess with him.

CEO LtJg Takor says:
::smiles a bit and nods:: Admiral: I'm sure it is Sir...::She thinks of the officious clerks she's met in the past as they walk and can't really be all that upset on their behalf::

TO CPL Kaas says:
CO/CTO: As such I feel it would be prudent to quest a sizeable SFMC force on this station in the case of threats be they domestic or foreign. It would have the double duty of shoring the Federations hold on this sector of space sirs. Not to mention there have been a rash of terrorist activates across the board sirs. I am a Corporal and usually this is the field of Officers or NCOs but I feel it only right to bring it to you.

CO Capt Bodine says:
TO: Your concerns are of possible unrest among the various races and species on the Station?

Adm Regnum says:
::walks out of the office and towards the Promenade for Nyira's place, as he enters Nyira's:: CEO: You know I've really missed this station.

TO CPL Kaas says:
CTO/CO: Not only that sir but possible hostilities among the other governmental entities which border the stations sectors sir.

CEO LtJg Takor says:
Admiral: It is an interesting place...::Takor comments as she looks around her home.::

What did you miss most? ::She asks politely::

TO CPL Kaas says:
CO/CTO: The galaxy is vast sirs, and therefore the enemies to our glorious Federation are numerous sirs.

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Waits to see if he had anything else to add before he responds.::

Adm Regnum says:
CEO: My office ::walks up to a table and waves to a waitress:: It's been so nice being in there again. Feels like home you know?

CIV Nyira says:
::she moves to a table to sit sipping hot tea, eating cookies and watching the patrons of her establishment.::

CO Capt Bodine says:
:raises on Eyebrow:: TO: I won't discount the possibility of internal conflicts Corporal but, other Governments? Official governments would risk open war with the Federation if Arcadia were attacked. I doubt we have much to worry about as far as other governments are concerned.

CEO LtJg Takor says:
Admiral: Aye Sir ::Looks around Nyira's, thinks of Spanners, and her actual office:: Admiral: A lot of memories... ::Sits down at the table.::

TO CPL Kaas says:
::Looks at the CO with a straight face:: CO: With respect sir but that hubris has cost the Federation before.

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
CO: I think he is referring to the possibility of war with one of those governments, if that happens the arcadia with its prominence in the area would be a prime target, or some species we haven't met yet, the Vroa attack comes to mind.

EO Lt Peterson says:
::exits the internal lift in Nyira's. He just came down from his suite from changing after a workout, he sees the Admiral and Takor in the corner and walks over to them:: Adm: Sir, I didn't expect to see you here.

CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Looks over at Peterson and nods a greeting.::

CO Capt Bodine says:
TO: Still conflict with other governments usually had signs and precursors. Even if we heard no such indications from Starfleet I feel confident that we can access events in the surrounding systems for potential risks to the station.

Adm Regnum says:
EO: Ah hello Lieutenant, come and join us, we were just getting some lunch before the meeting the Captain invited us to. CEO: You don't mind if Mr. Peterson joins us do you?

CEO LtJg Takor says:
Admiral: Course not Sir. ::Thinks to self, "Yes I'm going to tell an Admiral I mind...I mean I don't but I'm not likely to tell him if I did now am I?"::

CIV Nyira says:
::having positioned herself in the back corner she smiles as she watches the admiral, Jade, and Tony talking not thinking they noticed her. She doesn't mind still in a reflecting mood she prefers to sit by herself and watch for now::

CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: Okay, okay ::puts his hand up in a placating gesture. If you two would like to propose amending our security response to external threats then please draw something up and I will give it my due attention.

Adm Regnum says:
CEO: Splendid. EO: I was just telling Lieutenant Takor here how nice it is to be back aboard Arcadia.

TO CPL Kaas says:
CO: Are you familiar with the concept of preemptive strike sir? Sometimes we will not have the luxury of a warning sir. History has often taught us that the best way to avoid conflict is to carry a bigger stick then your neighbors. That is all sir.
EO Lt Peterson says:
Adm: Yes Arcadia is quickly becoming my favorite place in the quadrant too ::avoids glancing over at Nyira:: CEO: You are very lucky to have such a find station under your care.

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Glances over at the corporal.:: TO: How many marines were you thinking? ::Begins mulling over the idea and looking at potential issues.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Peterson: It's been more interesting then i would have thought. I miss the open skies once in awhile but that's what Holodecks are for. ::Smiles and gestures to an empty chair at the table.

CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO/TO: For now your job to focus on internal disputes. I would like weekly reports on minor events, Let me worry about external threats. If you have some constructive suggestions please present them in an official report and I promise to give it the attention it deserves.

FCO Ens Doole says:
::after hours of simulations and crunching numbers and writing schedules, decides a much needed break is needed for the team and decides to contacted the Captain::

TO CPL Kaas says:
::Nods:: CO: This would have the double benefit of aiding the CTOs security in any unrest that happens onboard the station. Not that I doubt the LT's teams ability to handle situations. ::Smirks a little:: CTO: A station this size? This is a battalion job with all the bells and whistles.

EO Lt Peterson says:
takes a seat:: CEO: Even those of us stationed on Earth spend not enough time out in the open air when you're an Engineer. You aren't missing much.

FCO Ens Doole says:
::fighting through a yawn::*CO*: Ensign Doole to Captain Bodine.

CIV Nyira says:
::she looks around the pub thinking to her self. "look at this, look at how far I've come in such a short time. what other 20 year old could say they own such a thriving establishment."::

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Sees the smirk after his comment and growls, not liking anyone second guessing his ability.::

CO Capt Bodine says:
TO: Very well, please work together with Lieutenant Cadarn, as long as your internal security measures do not infringe on any civil liberties of our population I am content to leave the internal security in your care Corporal supervised by Lt. Cadarn. ::looks at Cadarn to make sure he is okay with the arrangement::

CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Laughs:: Peterson: Very true a life lived in high technology requires a high repair rate. Still there are worst ways to spend time than tinkering. ::Thinks to self, "Or reprogramming your roommates sonic shower to emit only coffee" stifles a laugh::

Adm Regnum says:
::decides to talk business:: EO: Lieutenant Takor here and I went over the plans, she says they have 80% of what we need here at the station, so we should be able to start work day after tomorrow.

CO Capt Bodine says:
::taps Commbadge:: *FCO*: This is the Captain ?

EO Lt Peterson says:
Adm: That will mean we should be done in about 7 days?

CIV Nyira says:
::she thinks "what more could i want out of life?" she looks at a family sitting at a near by table then at Tony. "Maybe some day but its way too soon" she sips more of her tea and just watches her world::

CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Puts her order in with the waitress with the others::
::Nods to confirm the seven days comment::

Adm Regnum says:
EO: That's right, CEO: 7 days and we're out of your hair, and I'm back to that stuffy office on Mars

CEO LtJg Takor says:
Admiral: It's been much less painful than I thought Sir. ::Small grin::
TO CPL Kaas says:
CO: Yes sir ::Waits to be dismissed::

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::His voice tense.:: TO: You have a problem with the way I run security on this station?

CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Thinks to self, "least we've not beamed anyone into the past yet..." glances around to see if she can spot Nyira come to think of it and gives a small wave upon seeing her friend::

FCO Ens Doole says:
::fighting off another yawn:: *CO:* Sir, the team has been at the upgrade sims and nuuuumber..... ::yawn:: ....sorry.... number crunching and such and I was wondering if we could.... ::voice trails off as a soft snore is heard across the commbadge::

CIV Nyira says:
::waves back at Jade kindly::

CEO LtJg Takor says:
::nods at Nyira and returns her attention to the Admiral and Peterson::

TO CPL Kaas says:
CTO: Not at all sir, that was not my intention. Forgive me sir, all I meant was that a Marine force here could augment your team in the event of crisis. You and your team have far more experience in domestic policing sir.

CO Capt Bodine says:
::holds up a hand to stall the TO and CTO and puts steal in his voice:: *FCO*: Ensign Doole!

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Watches Kaas intently, wondering what the smirk had been about if not his capability, but he refrains from answering as the captain puts his hand up.::

FCO Ens Doole says:
::snorts awake at the snap call off his name from the CO's voice:: *CO*:Yes, sir..right here sir, what can I do for you sir?

CO Capt Bodine says:
*FCO*: What is your current location, are you on duty Ensign?

Adm Regnum says:
::thinks to himself, "I wonder if I could convince Starfleet to let me move my operation back here, and if I could convince John to allow me to"::

FCO Ens Doole says:
*CO*: Dry dock, and not technically. been working all night. What time is it?

EO Lt Peterson says:
Adm: At least you have a home base, quarters you can make into a home. I'm officially stationed on Earth but I spend roughly 10 days a year there, none in the same order.

FCO Ens Doole says:
*CO*: Was on my time last I remember and looked at a chronometer
::rubs his head, exhausted::

CO Capt Bodine says:
*FCO*: We are mid-way through Alpha shift on Stardate 11501.12. Report to sickbay at once and do not leave until released by Medical with their recommendation that you are cleared to work again. You should have asked for approval to work overtime and now your health is my highest priority. Go now or I will send some marine to escort you. Bodine out.

CEO LtJg Takor says:
Peterson: How long are you on this rotation? ::She asks knowings it common to move a person from this kind of roving position after awhile::

EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO: The corps has had me on rotation for the last 4 years.

CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO/TO: Sorry about that.

Adm Regnum says:
EO: Perhaps you should look into taking a sabbatical from the corps and get stationed as an Engineer somewhere for a while.

FCO Ens Doole says:
:: half drowned out by another yawn:: *CO*:Sorry sir, on my way to medical as you say. ::stumbles towards the nearest shuttle berth to go to Arcadia::

CEO LtJg Takor says:
Peterson: Sir may I recommend training multiple replacements?...::Thinks about it:: Admiral: Not me though with all due respect Sir.::

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Turns from Kaas to the captain.:: CO: Not a problem sir.

TO CPL Kaas says:
CO: None needed sir

FCO Ens Doole says:
:;arrives on Sickbays deck and stumbles into Sickbay, and collapse onto a biobed::

EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO: I'd never tear you away from Arcadia, besides I'm not sure you could handle the corps ::he says jokingly::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks at the time:: CTO/TO: One of you make sure the FCO gets to the Infirmary. He is all the way over on the dry-dock and I do not want him piloting himself back here now that I think of it. I need to get ready to call a general meeting of the Senior Staff, if there is nothing else Lieutenant, Corporal, you are dismissed.

TO CPL Kaas says:
::Snaps a salute in full form:: Sir yes sir!

EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO: Don't think I need to train any replacements; the corps isn't so much a training to do a specific job as much as it is doing more unusual tasks.

CEO LtJg Takor says:
::nods:: Peterson: True but 4 years as a rover should entitle you to a bit of a break

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Stands nodding to the captain.:: CO: Yes sir. Will keep you updated on our discussion on a marine contingent.

EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO: Perhaps you are right, Adm: Perhaps you both are right. I'll look into it. I could use some time with stable quarters and a stable job. Just have to see if anyone wants to hire an Engineer

TO CPL Kaas says:
CO: I will assist teh Ensign in getting to sickbay sir, I will carry him all the way. royal treatment sir.

EO Lt Peterson says:
::thinks "I think Yan mentioned something about their engineering department being understaffed."::

CIV Nyira says:
::finishes her tea and cookies and gets up taking her items to the replicate in the back room she then takes a breath and locks her feelings tightly away again::

CO Capt Bodine says:
TO: He is big and often stubborn good luck.

::stands as the two, one Lieutenant and one Corporal make to leave as he then sits back down and gets ready for a staff meeting::
PAUSE