Arcadia Station SB–101
Cold Fusion
Episode IV (4) — “A Breath of Fresh Air”
Stardate 11509.21

Starring (in order of appearance):
•	CO Capt Bodine (Yard) (Michael Johnson)
•	Adm Regnum (Arcadia) (Nick Moline)
•	OPS LtJg ALenis (Arcadia) (Alexander Jones)
•	CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard) (Daniel Hendrix)
•	CIV Nyira (Arcadia) (Barbara Moline)
•	CEO Lt Takor (Yard) (Christina Doane)
Guest Appearances By (in order of appearance):
•	Barbara Moline(Arcadia) as Tira (1 lines)
•	CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard) as CPL Mara (1 lines)

Mission Transcript
NickMoline (Command) says:
GLOBAL SCENE: 

Previously on Arcadia

While making preparations for the physical joining of the station and the fleet yard, Captain Bodine has led a team to the yard to make preparations, leaving Lieutenant Cadarn in command of the station

Shortly after arriving however there was a massive power outage on both the station and the drydock

Some sort of powerful Electromagnetic Pulse has disabled power of any device that was active. Devices that were previously inactive could be powered on, but after nearly an hour another pulse occurred that powered all of them off.

Now after 5 pulses, it is clear that the pulses happen roughly once an hour (actually 53 minutes and 14 seconds but without an active chronometer it is hard to tell for sure)

With no way to communicate between the station and the Yard other than the telepathic link between Admiral Regnum and Captain Bodine, the split crew works to come up with a way to defend against these pulses and get power back online before the oxygen runs out.
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
Captain's Log Stardate 11509.21. We seem to be cut off from the station, without power and no life support. As time passes we are quickly running out of air and heat. We have determined at least that we believe this may be caused by a repeating EMP blast wave of some sort. My chance it seems I have been able to maintain communication with Arcadia through telepathic communication with Admiral Regnum. Both sides are affected by this issue and both teams are working hard to find an immediate solution.

Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
Admiral's Log, Stardate 1509.21 - I'm recording this log on a PADD that was previously powered down. Roughly once an hour we seem to be experiencing some sort of EMP that takes everything powered offline. It is hard to tell how wide-spread this EMP is, but my link with Captain Bodine has allowed me to confirm that it effects the Fleet Yard as well. With no life support, we work to get power back online and protect against future pulses.
Resume "Cold Fusion" -- Episode IV
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
::getting cold and short on breath he is looking for one more piece that Takor said she needed him to find to make a working EMP shield::
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
~~~ CO: If I'm guestimating the time right, we should have another pulse in another 10 to 20 minutes ~~~
OPS LtJg ALenis (Arcadia) says:
::Still crawling through the Jeffery’s tubes, trying to get to the Life Support section::
CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard) says:
::Drops off a box of parts and wipes some sweat from his brow:: CO: Hows it coming along?

CIV Nyira (Arcadia) says:
::trys to slow her breathing thinking to herself "get a grip, your more vulnerable if you keep freaking out like this." calming herself she listens and looks around trying to take stock of the area around her.::
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
::his head down in a crate of supplies:: CSEC: Oh I donno looking for stuff the old fashion way you know my hands and eyes.
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
::following behind the OPS officer:: OPS: If I remember the station layout properly, it should be the next junction.
Tira (CIV Nyira (Arcadia)) says:
Nyira: You ok hun?
CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard) says:
CO: Exhilrating isn't it? ::Grins and looks behind him as Mara drops off another box. Together the two look inside with their flashlights::
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
::Comes up with another box of parts::CO/Cosec: This should be the last of the core utility parts. Of course the more the better at this rate.
OPS LtJg ALenis (Arcadia) says:
::Nods and takes the next turn into the junction:: Adm: ANd now we drop down
CIV Nyira (Arcadia) says:
::she nods glad that the stick lights give off enough light::
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
~~~ Adm: Is it ten or twenty we may not be able to get a working shield up that fast how are things over there? ~~~
CIV Nyira (Arcadia) says:
::the stream of people coming in for refuge has slowed allot so she sits at the bar waiting like everyone else.::
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
CSEC: The Admiral thinks we may have 20 minutes or maybe even only 10 before we are hit with another pulse. ::puls his head out of the bin he was in with the part he thinks Takor needs:: Let's get back to the Chief Engineer.
CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard) says:
CEO: So exactly what are we looking for? ::Mara passes him a part and Dukath shrugs pointing at Takor. Mara tosses it to Takor::
CO: I think she found us sir
OPS LtJg ALenis (Arcadia) says:
::climbs down from the junction and into the Life Support area:: Adm: Well, I think we made it
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
CEO: Where do you want us to setup shop the Admiral thinks we ma only have 10 minutes to get a shield up. ::does not mention the possible 20 minutes::
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
::Catches the part deftly:: Cosec: An Osicalling gravametric reinforced node...::looks at the pile of parts:: Cosec: An more repelling reciprocating capacitors.

::The CEO pulls a piece of chalk out of her pocket and draws what they look like on the deck as she answers the CO:: CO: We should set up in the secondary control node area, it'll smaller so easier to protect but controls everything we'd need.
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
OPS: Your navigation skills are top notch Lieutenant
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
CEO: And there is life support options in there we can repair?
CPL Mara (CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard)) says:
CSEC: You understand what she just said? ::Dukath shakes his head::
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
CEO: If so then let's go lead the way/
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
~~~ CO: OPS and I have arrived at life support, we are trying to see if we can get life support online. How are things going with Takor's plans for a shield~~~?
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
CO: Yes Sir. ::Picks up a box of parts and heads toward the node::
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
~~~ Adm: I think we have all the parts we need we just picked a place to setup shop and headed there now. ~~~
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
Cosec: Not required but would be nice if we have to reinforce our makeshift shielding.
::She calls over her shoulder::
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
CEO: I think once we have a working shield design and we know it works we need to get the details over to Admiral Regnum.
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
CO: Aye Sir, not to worry I've more chalk...::She joked::
CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard) says:
::Both of them gather up the parts and follow the intrepid engineer with the booty::
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
~~~ Adm: If I simply look at something can you access what I see without it just getting all confusing in my mind or am I going to have to explain our build step by step? ~~~
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
OPS: Well let's get started, but by my estimate we will have another pulse within the next 10 to 15 minutes, so perhaps we shouldn't actually power it back on till after that
OPS LtJg ALenis (Arcadia) says:
Adm: Thank you, sir. It's really a treat to actually be working on a station. I just wish the circumstances were better
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
::Then grew serious::CO: I've the basic plan downside is we won't get much time to test it. ::They get near the secondary node and she puts the box down to pry open the door then picks the box back up, entering::
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
:: does wonder where the Chief found the chalk but decides not to ask::
Adm Regnum (Command) says:
GLOBAL ACTION: Everything that powered off in the first EMP suddenly comes back online.
CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard) says:
::BLinks as lights come back on:: CEO: Umm...
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
COM: Yard: This is Admiral Regnum, can you guys hear me over there?

CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
::as he is about to grab the door and help Takor open the door it comes open of its own accord::
ALL: Well that is a good sign I hope.
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
OPS: I don't know what you did, but you are a miracle worker
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
ALL: Okay all we work as if it is all going away again. ::moves over to the center of the room and places the parts he collected on a flat centeralzed console and leaves it for Takor as he moves over to a basic sensor panel::
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
CO: Doubtful. Let's move ::she enters quickly pulling out what appears to be random parts then begins to assemble them::
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
COM: Arcadia: This is Fleet Yard, I see you got your power back as well.
CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard) says:
CO: Yes sir ::Stands by Takor to offer assistance if needed::
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
::focuses on building the shield device::CSec: Can you hand me the part that looks like a thick tube sock?
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
COM: Yard: Affirmative, we appear to be operational, the tricorder I have is still dead though
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
COM: Arcadia: We are assuming that we may lose it all again and are acting accordingly. ::wonders if they should all beam back to the station::
CEO: Should we all beam back to the station?
CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard) says:
::Hands the requested part into the CEO's hand:: CEO: This?
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
COM: Arcadia: Can you get a transport lock on everyone on the Fleetyard?
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
CSec: Yes Thanks ::Takes the portable battery and installs it into the device central housing.::

OPS LtJg ALenis (Arcadia) says:
::looks around at Life Support before scrambling to power it off:: Adm: Not sure what I did either
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
::Powers it up to make sure it works then off again after checking connections.::Cosec: You're helpful when you're not tossing me off an workout mat...
::Continues to work steadily asking for parts from the Cosec as needed::
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
CEO: Chief turn off life support in this section again. Emergency override if needed.
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
OPS: Can we do what he said? Can we beam them back
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
::Pauses in her work::CO: Aye Sir ::Goes to do so.::
OPS LtJg ALenis (Arcadia) says:
Adm: I'm not,....sure....I wouldn't think so, that system usually is near the end of the boot cycle
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
CEO: Do it now while it is still functioning. I am very serious. ::half expected her to question his orders::
OPS LtJg ALenis (Arcadia) says:
Adm: I do think we should take comms offline though
CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard) says:
::Blushes and is slapped in the back of his head by Mara:: CEO: Well I still have those bruises so I'm trying to stay on your good side.
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
::Sees the look on the CO's face, completely missing the byplay between the pair:: CO: No I understand why you're doing this, besides having it on now is restoring our oxygen levels so good that...

CO: Waiting just a few moments more to scrub the O2 levels from the air a bit more....::Pauses then enters the codes to shut down life support::
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
::shuts down all sensors and diagnostic equipment:: CSEC: Shut down the Comm system.
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
COM: Yard: Lieutenant ALenis says that the Transporters are not likely online yet
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
CO/Cosec: You still have the portable emergency oxygen masks correct?
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
~~~ Adm: We are going comm silent again will bring it back after the next wave ~~~

::moves to the next sub system does a shutdown of as much as he can leaving just the lights on::
CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard) says:
::Nods and moves to a panel and taps in his override code, pausing:: All: Comm shut down in 3...2...1... ::Hits the button::
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
::makes sure all is shut down effectively then returns to finishing the remote shield generator, as CO finishes the complete shut down:: connecting it to the console with reinforced connecting cables::
CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard) says:
CEO: There should be some in the emergency locker in the room::
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
OPS: Can you use this console to shut off the Transporters and Comms?
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
CO: Remote shield is online but powered down ::After checking all related systems and connections quickly::CO: It's very makeshift but should hold
OPS LtJg ALenis (Arcadia) says:
Adm: Should be able to, give me aminute
Adm Regnum (Command) says:
GLOBAL ACTION: While OPS and CEO are busy trying to power things down, both the station and the Yard shudder as the 6th pulse hits and the lights go out again.
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
CEO: How much area is it going to cover? I say we turn it on and see what happens. If you think it's ready for the first test if it fails we will have to piece together another one of course. So this time Chief it better work the first time.

CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard) says:
CO: Comm shut down successfully sir ::Moves and opens the locker even as the lights go out they switch on their flashlights. Grabbing two kits from inside both Marines don the mask. Checking each other's seals carefully.::
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
INFO: OPS was successfully able to shut down life support and the comms, but the transporter systems hadn't yet been shut down
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
CO: Yes Sir, it can handle one large room, but the premise can be applied to a deflector shield for global.
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
~~~ CO: I'm guessing power is out for you too? ~~~
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
~~~ Adm: Yes sir, you guess correctly. ~~~
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
OPS: What were you able to shut down?
OPS LtJg ALenis (Arcadia) says:
Adm: Life Support and Coms, they should be coming back soon
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
~~~ Adm: We might have a working small scale shield design here ~~~
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
CO: I've tested the connections and power everything seems solid but I won't know until we power the entire system.
CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard) says:
::The two Marines move over with two other oxygen kits and hands them out to the CO and CEO::
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
~~~ CO: We should test it on something in the next pulse. I'm guessing things come back after 5 and a half pulses, which means things that went offline in the second pulse like tricorders should come back before the next pulse. ~~~
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
::Almost forgot about the oxygen masks, accepts with a nod. Her own remaining unused at her belt::
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
::takes the rebreather:: CSEC: Thanks Corporal.
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
OPS: The Captain says that Lieutenant Takor has created a small scale shild emitter that should be able to protect against the pulse.
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
CEO: Can you apply this design on a large scale on the station or short order?
CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard) says:
CO: Can't have the Captain dying sir ::Says through the face mask::
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
ACTION: Life Support and comms on the station come back online.
OPS LtJg ALenis (Arcadia) says:
Adm: That would be amazing. Life Support and Comms are back
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
OPS: Excellent work.
OPS LtJg ALenis (Arcadia) says:
<Life Support and Comms>
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
::Adjusts her mask::CO: possible it would require modification for the deflector array and we'd have to repair long enough to do so but the real test will be if it protects this room::Pulls out a sacrificial tricorder and lays it down::
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
::gets a good look at the sheild and tries to recall all the parts they used::
CIV Nyira (Arcadia) says:
::feels a blast of fresh air:: Tira: they must have got the life support back online. ::a cheer goes around the occupants of Nyira's::
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
~~~ CO: We've successfully turned life support and comms back on after the pulse. How about you guys ~~~
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
~~~ Adm: How much longe till the next pulse Admiral? ~~~
CSEC: Get te Comms back up.
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
~~~ CO: Well since we can't use computers to measure it, it's hard to say, but it seems to be a little shy of an hour between each pulse ~~~
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
CEO: Turn on life support again please.
Adm Regnum (Arcadia) says:
~~~ CO: I figure when the tricorders that went offline in the second pulse go back online, that's when we should temporarily turn off life support again ~~~
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
CEO: The Admiral thinks we might have a little less then an hour between pulses/
CEO Lt Takor (Yard) says:
CO: Aye Sir ::Standing goes to do so::CO: Well that's seems about close with my internal clock.
CSEC CPL Kaas (Yard) says:
CO: Yes sir! ::Moves off to a panel::
CO Capt Bodine (Yard) says:
~~~ Adm: We are bringing Comms back up now, but that is a good plan sir. ~~~
Adm Regnum (Yard) says:
ACTION: Comms and Life Support comes back online
Adm Regnum (Command) says:
PAUSE
GLOBAL INFO: Episode Title: A Breath of Fresh Air
GLOBAL INFO: Time Lapse: 47 minutes