EP02 Prologue Senior Staff Meeting

This is a wiki page dedicated to the Joint-Post writing of this Senior Staff meeting in Episode 02: Cosmic Imperative.

When prompted, the writers of Senior Staff members have until a set date to add short In-Character segments written out of the perspective of their characters during the meeting. There is a firm cap set on how much all writers get to write in their allotted slots, which will serve to increase the pace and alacrity at which a meeting like this can be depicted.

Rules:

• The order of the slots have been randomized in advance, but if a writer is available to post before someone else, the slot can be moved as best fit the scene.
• Nicander's answers will be added asap through the 1st to the 11th of January.
• Only a maximum of 2 paragraphs in each slot
• The cap is set at 150 words per slot
• It is allowed to add short comments through the Joint-Post in reaction to what is said by others, but these reactions has a firm cap of 50 words, dialogue included, and should be non-disruptive.
• Continual corrections and edits are encouraged to allow for a better flow.

Any continuity errors and discrepancies will be sorted out after the ending date and before the JP is posted in the Prologue of Episode 02. The GM will handle any latent formatting issues and conversion from wiki markup to forum BBC code prior to posting.

Joint-Post 01: Hobus Threat Segment of Senior Staff Meeting

[ Senior Staff Meeting | Deck 01 | Vector 01 | USS Theurgy ] Attn: All

<< Ensign Cameron Henshaw, Captain's Yeoman >>

When Doctor Nicander appeared on the screen next to the curved conference table, Jien turned to face it with his hands on his hips. "Doctor, can you hear us?"

[Loud and clear, Captain,] Lucan said over the intercom.

"The Senior Staff has your report on this threat, and instead of revisiting it in that level of detail here, I will let the Senior Staff ask their questions."

[Of course, sir.] The Doctor began to slowly pace his cell, likely because he was unable to look the people that would address him in the eye. The first one to speak was Alana Pierce, the new Chief Intelligence Officer.

<< Lieutenant Commander Alana Pierce, Chief Intelligence Officer >>

<< Doctor Nicander's answer, if any is required >>

<< Lieutenant Commander Kai Akoni, Chief Security Officer >>

<< Doctor Nicander's answer, if any is required >>

Chief Arnold turned his hard eyes on the Doctor. "Okay, so we need to get close enough to this monstrosity to either strike at it directly, or land strike teams to blow it apart. Do you have any information on the defences of this place and any ship's around it? Theurgy is tough, but a Savi ship is a tough proposition. Can we spoof their sensors on the approach and in battle? It's always better to not get hit and I wouldn't want test the shields against...." The Chief stopped as his eyes narrowed speculatively in thought. "How susceptible is this thing to a solar jet? If the Hobus star is doomed anyway, losing a minuscule fraction of it's mass early shouldn't hurt in the galactic scheme of things. We could drop Thea close to the star and trigger the jet with and EM Pulse. The calculation could be tricky, but it's definitely doable."

<< Doctor Nicander's answer, if any is required >>

As the Chief Tactical Officer, Cross' scowl had yet to dissipate. From the moment he'd been told they were meeting with Nicander he'd been at ill ease. Then Thea had brought up the sphere and his primary thoughts had been on potential weak points, where would it be easiest to place explosives and knock this fucker out of the sky. When it came his turn to question Nicander, that was his question. He figured if Nicander knew then the Scions knew and that would be both the place of most bloodshed if they didn't execute the mission right and also the place of greatest success if they did. Cross knew he was living up to the caricature of the crew's assumption on his character when his main question to the doctor was on strategically weak points in the infrastructure and hotbeds of security activity, but someone had to ask the important questions even if they were stereotypical.

Nicander nodded on the screen while he paced his cell, seemingly appreciating the pragmatism of the question. [With the lack of detail that I have currently, not having used my Farsight ability to actively search and find specific answers, I don't have anything worthwhile beyond the obvious. There is some kind of firing mechanism below the sphere, and if that is targeted, then it can't do what it is supposed to against the Hobus star. I hope I will be able to find more answers if I use my connection to the other Infested, security arrangements included.]

<< Lieutenant Vanya, Chief Science Officer >>

<< Doctor Nicander's answer, if any is required >>

<< Chief Warrant Officer Larrant, Chief CONN Officer >>

<< Doctor Nicander's answer, if any is required >>

<< Lieutenant Commander Jaru Rel, Squadron Commanding Officer >>

<< Doctor Nicander's answer, if any is required >>

<< Lieutenant Dr. Elro Kobol, Chief Medical Officer >>

<< Doctor Nicander's answer, if any is required >>

<< Provisional Lieutenant Selena Ravenholm,Chief of Operations >>

<< Doctor Nicander's answer, if any is required >>

<< Commander Natalie Stark, Executive Officer >>

<< Doctor Nicander's answer, if any is required >>

<< Lieutenant Commander Hathev, Chief Counselor >>

<< Doctor Nicander's answer, if any is required >>

Enyd Madsen, the Chief Diplomatic Officer, cleared her throat as she listened to the conversation repartee between the connection to Nicander and those around the table. She'd been briefed on Nicander but had never had reason or opportunity to speak to him before this. Remembering what she'd faced down on Qo'Nos, Enyd couldn't help but feel queasy in her stomach at the thought of dealing willingly with another one. But, again, she trusted Ives. With her life. With the lives of this crew. And if he could vouch for Nicander and set up this conference without batting an eyelash, then Enyd would comply without question. As the conversation shifted to her department and the eyes of the other senior staff turned to her, Enyd shifted in her seat. Although there was probably no need for it, Enyd didn't fight against the instinct to adjust her voice and speech patterns to sound more akin to someone from Benzar. If anyone around the table thought she was mad for doing so, they kept their responses to themselves as Enyd asked her question. "Since this threat reaches out to encompass the Romulans, do you have insight from among the Romulan forces? Faces, names, ships? Anything that we can use to pinpoint a place of contact, or better yet, know to avoid, as we seek to make connections diplomatically?"

[Not presently,] the Doctor answered after a moment of thought, [at least not beyond the Praetor herself, whom I noticed when I used my ability after Paris was attacked. I have seen glimpses of Romulan architecture and consoles at other times. A male Captain, judging by his position on the bridge of the ship. It was before the Battle of the Houses, but not since. There could be others, brief as the impressions have been, and I have not actively sought other Romulans since I found the Praetor. I might find more, if I make the attempt.]

Thoughtfully, Jien motioned for Thea to mute the conference room. "That may have been the Captain of the Romulan warbird that Major Situka faced, before defecting to our cause," he said quietly, before motioning for Thea to unmute the room once more.

<< End of meeting segment, Captain Jien Ives >>