In Character Conference Engineering Seminar Stardate 10406.25 1600 Pacific Terran

Speaker: Ensign Pirak Kell, CEO – USS Dublin

Subject: Keeping Your Ship in One Piece

Synopsis: Ever wonder how you would keep the warp core online in a fire fight?   Are you the type of officer that can strip down a plasma manifold blindfolded?  Ever have questions about just what really goes on down in main engineering?  If you can answer ‘yes’…or even ‘maybe’…then this seminar is for you!

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Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
:: walks to the front of the Podium :: All:  Welcome please take a seat

Lt_Chaser says:
:: sits down with Tigs and Tul'puq ::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
CO: Aye captain do join us

Capt_K`Beth says:
::steps in quietly and sits at the back of the room::

Capt_K`Beth says:
:: smiles:: Kell: Thank you Ensign.

Lt_Chaser says:
:: adjusts her mane so that it hangs behind her chair ::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
:: checks his chronograph :: All:  I was hoping to have a larger audience.  I am Ensign Kell of the USS Dublin.  And do not be alarmed, you are seeing a Cardassian in a Starfleet uniform.  I assure you that I am not here to steal you ideas or secrets.

LtCmdr_Ravenprowler says:
:: grunts ::

OPS_Clooney says:
:: sneaks in blushing because she is late and tries to hide in a chair::

Ens_Tulpuq says:
:: gives the Cardassian a hard look ::

Capt_K`Beth says:
:: chuckles:: Kell: I assure you Ensign.  I have seen far scarier sights. :: gives the blushing little OPS an inquiring look as if she recognized her from somewhere::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
ALL: This is to be an exchange of ideas.  So that other engineers might benefit from what you have learned or invented.  :: notices his ship mate :: Clooney: Ah ensign do join us :: smiles ::

CO_Capt_Woo says:
:: quickly takes a seat ::

OPS_Clooney says:
:: giggles a little and sits up straighter::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
CO: I am sure you have captain, command of a starship can be a frightening thing

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
CO Woo: Ah captain nice of you to join us.

Capt_K`Beth says:
::smiles and nods a hello to Capt Woo.  Settles back to hear about engineering::

CO_Capt_Woo says:
Kell: Ensign. ::nods back to Capt. K'Beth::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
:: notices the CMO: CMO: Ensign do join us we were just about to start.  All: The CMO has joined us to inquire why engineering never sends anyone to repair the biobeds

CO_Capt_Woo says:
:: laughs ::

LtCmdr_Ravenprowler says:
:: smirks::

Lt_Chaser says:
:: covers a smile with her hand ::

CMO_Ens_Kimura says:
::laughs:: CEO: Exactly! Their so lazy!

Ens_Tulpuq says:
:: coughs to cover a chuckle ::

CMO_Ens_Kimura says:
CEO: But that's why we have Medical Technicians, so the Engineers get off easy, I suppose.

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
ALL: Now as you know Starfleet has the highest specifications on their starships.  But as many of you know or will find out, there will be times when only rudimentary repairs can be made or made using materials never intended by Starfleet

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
:: nods to Regnum :: Greetings commander please join in

LtCmdrRegnum says:
Thanks, sorry I'm late

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
All: Now does anyone have information they feel might benefit other engineers on other ships  :: lets the CMO heckling go by unanswered ::

CMO_Ens_Kimura says:
:: smirks and sits down, crossing her arms across her chest::

LtCmdr_Ravenprowler says:
:: raises hand ::

Capt_K`Beth says:
:: raises her hand:: I do have a question, Ensign.

LtCmdr_Ravenprowler says:
:: defers to the CO::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
Ravenprowler: Yes commander

LtCmdr_Ravenprowler says:
I'll defer to rank, Ensign.

Capt_K`Beth says:
Ravenprowler: No Commander...you were quicker on the draw. ::chuckles:: Please...go ahead.

LtCmdr_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands with a menacing look on her face:: Well.

LtCmdr_Ravenprowler says:
Kell:: Recently aboard a scavenger ship we were toying with the idea of using a subspace field.

LtCmdr_Ravenprowler says:
Kell: To reduce the mass of the ship for maneuverability

LtCmdr_Ravenprowler says:
Kell:  and in this way to make her more adept to take on any enemy

LtCmdr_Ravenprowler says:
Kell: any thoughts?

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
Ravenprowler: Yes commander I am familiar with procedure.  But one wrong calculation or if weapons fire damaged you subspace field your ship would be torn apart

LtCmdr_Ravenprowler says:
Kell; And if you permeated your field with ionized neutrons to confuse the targeting sensors of the enemy ship?

Lt_Chaser says:
:: thinks that is an interesting concept ::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
Ravenprowler: That would serve to turn your field into a large very visible target.  And any tear in the field would be sufficient to cause a failure, like tearing a canvas.  And maintaining such a field at warp speed would be very difficult

Capt_K`Beth says:
:: looks up:: Ravenprowler: Tell me Commander, were you able to implement that theory?

Capt_K`Beth says:
:: sees that the Commander was busy with a message, smiles and turns back to Kell:: Kell: So back to my question, Ensign...

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
K`Beth: Yes captain, forgive me for making you wait.  What was you question?

Capt_K`Beth says:
Kell: Do all of you engineers exaggerate the time for repairs so that you all look like miracle workers? :: smiles::

CMO_Ens_Kimura says:
K'Beth: Indeed they do, sir.

LtCmdrRegnum says:
:: chuckles::

CMO_Ens_Kimura says:
:: smirks and nods to the CEO::

LtCmdrRegnum says:
::raises hand to venture an opinion on K`Beth question::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
K`Beth: I would say it depended on the race of the engineer.  I could not see a Klingon exaggerating to their commander.  Of course seeing a Klingon using silverware would be a rarity also.  But I would answer your question like this...the higher the rank of the engineer the more likely he would exaggerate.

Capt_K`Beth says:
:: chuckles:: Kell: Then I had better be careful...my CEO is a Lt Cmdr ::gives a wink to Regnum.  But. Ensign...be careful about your remarks on Klingons...you never know where one may be hiding. :: gives him a warning look::

LtCmdr_Ravenprowler says:
:: re-enters the lecture after taking her message ::

OPS_Clooney says:
::looks at the Captain and her eyes get wide....turns to Kell and tries to signal to him that the Captain is that half Klingon one she met last year::

CMO_Ens_Kimura says:
:: raises her hand:: CEO: Can we get on with this lecture? I came to learn about Engineering, I don't know about the rest of you. K'Beth: No offense to your question, Captain. ::nods::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
K`Beth: Of course captain I will take your wisdom to heart.

Capt_K`Beth says:
::nods back that no offense was taken::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
Regnum: You had something you wanted to add commander

OPS_Clooney says:
::sits back in her sit with a relieved sigh.  She'd heard about how tough that Captain was::

Lt_Chaser says:
:: watches the discussion with interest ::

LtCmdrRegnum says:
CEO: I was just going to point out that I rarely exaggerate, I'm just extremely pleased when I'm wrong, ::he pauses:: which happens to be quite often ::chuckles::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
CMO: Ensign you must learn patience and the chain of command.  If these captains and commaders have questions you will have to wait

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
Macleod: Greeting commander do join us, nice to see you could make time for my lecture

OPS_Clooney says:
::looks up and waves to Cassie::

Cmdr_Adams-Macleod says:
Kell: A pleasure Mr. Kell. I look forward to hearing your lecture.

CDT_Gordon says:
:: enters the room and sits down::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
Regnum: Not all engineers exaggerate, just as not all Cardassians are spies :: grins mischievously :: I meant no offense

Cmdr_Adams-Macleod says:
:: smiles and waves to Mia::

LtCmdrRegnum says:
:: sees nobody laughed at his joke so he sits back down and remains silent::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
::looks over :: Woo: Captain do you have something to add to this forum, I would be anxious to hear of anything useful

Ens_Tulpuq says:
:: wonders if that was supposed to be a joke::

CO_Capt_Woo says:
:: looks up and smiles :: Kell: I am content to sit back, see what everyone else has to say. But thank you, ensign. ::smiles::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
Woo: Of course captain

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
Macleod: Commander perhaps you have some ideas that would be useful to engineers on other ships.  Surely an experienced officer such as you has been on many dangerous missions

Capt_K`Beth says:
:: looks at her chronometer and sees that it is almost time for her seminar.  Stands up quietly with an apologetic nod to Ensign Kell and exits::

Cmdr_Adams-Macleod says:
::wonders why Kell always looks like he's got a bee up his shirt:: Kell: Well Ensign, I have been on many missions that's true, and I always rely on my engineers to get me out a tight fix, and they usually do.

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
All: One thing I have learned and cannot stress enough is to make sure that all of your engineers are cross trained.  That no one task depends on one man.  As the commander said she relies on her engineers.  But a CEO cannot rely on one engineer to do a specific task

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
ALL: I have many fine men in engineering on the Dublin.  But everyman there knows every system.  On one mission the transporters failed.  The transporters were restored quickly even though I was off ship with an away team.  Because my men are cross trained the gap was filled and the ship repaired

Cmdr_Adams-Macleod says:
Kell: Cross training is essential in my mind. I've had to ask my engineers to take on many tasks that are not fully dependant on their engineering knowledge. For example, I've have to ask an EO to fly a shuttle when the pilot was not able to. I must say he did an admirable job and quite possibly saved the entire away team.

CMO_Ens_Kimura says:
:: yawns and gets up to leave:: Self: Guess they won't be getting to biobeds... ::sneaks out quietly::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
Macleod: Exactly commander.  This cross training can be applies to all departments of the ship

Cmdr_Adams-Macleod says:
Kell: I must say that engineering is one of the best departments for cross training. Since their knowledge of a wide variety of ship's systems is broad, they seem to be able to slip into other departmental positions easily.

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
ALL: Also, have your ships database search materials of other races that can be used for repairs.  On Urlath the crew of the Dublin used the native ore to repair the hull and systems.  It was not up to Starfleet standards, but it was sufficient to make the ship space worthy

OPS_Clooney says:
:: grimaces as she remembers that planet::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
Macleod: Yes commander because they must repair the systems all over the ship they become familiar with them.  Making cross training much easier

Cmdr_Adams-Macleod says:
All: Now if they could only cook as well. ::smiles::

OPS_Clooney says:
:: giggles out loud and quickly covers her mouth with her hand::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
Macleod:  I believe cooking might be out of the realm of engineers.  But they I assure you that most could operate a replicator with no problems at all

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
:: checks his chronograph again:: All time is running out I am afraid.  Anyone have anything else to share before we end this seminar

Cmdr_Adams-Macleod says:
:: looks over at Mia:: Kell: I certainly hope so Mr. Kell, or else the poor dears would starve to death.

OPS_Clooney says:
:: giggles again and turns bright red::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
ALL: I thank you all for coming.  I hope you have gained knowledge that will be helpful to your ships and crews.

Cmdr_Adams-Macleod says:
:: stands and walks past Mia:: Clooney: Keep smiling Mia, you've got your work cut out for you. ::nods indicating Ensign Kell::

OPS_Clooney says:
:: applauds for Kell and blushes again as Cassie passes by::

Cmdr_Adams-Macleod says:
:: slips out the door quickly::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
:: walks down off the platform:: Clooney: Ensign would you care to accompany me to dinner?

LtCmdrRegnum says:
Kell: A great session Ensign, I look forward to the next one

LtCmdrRegnum says:
:: bows slightly and then exits::

OPS_Clooney says:
Sure  :smiles::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
:: offers his arm ::

Host CEO_Ens_Kell says:
ALL: Good evening to you all.

OPS_Clooney says:
:: takes his arm and exits with him::