The Science of Certification

Posted on Sat Jun 13th, 2015 @ 10:20am by Lieutenant Daln Hadren & Commander Sinek

Mission: The New Sydney Fiasco
Location: Holodeck 2

Daln was waiting for LCdr Sinek to arrive for his phaser certification. The man would probably do very well, considering that Vulcans took efficiency to a level that Daln envied. It would be nice to have things work that smoothly... He looked up as Sinek walked in.

"Pleasant day, Commander."

"Greetings to you, Lieutenant," Sinek stated without emotion. He looked at the table before him. As a scientist, that studied the beginnings of worlds and the life it contained, Sinek found conflict in using something that could take life. Fortunately, the phasers could be set to stun. However, the stun level had to be adjusted depending on the constitution of the race.

Although he didn't make a practice of using the phasers, he preferred hand-to-hand with the nerve pinch his preference to stun, Sinek knew the details of the weapons. He knew how to disassemble and reassemble them. His suppression of emotions enabled Sinek to remain calm and make smooth shots.

"You understand, Lieutenant," Sinek referenced, "The phaser is not my choice of action. I do not wish to take life as long as there are alternatives."

Daln nodded. "Yes, I do, sir. You still need to take the certification, though. If it matters to you, I usually keep the phasers set to heavy stun on the ship, and only change it on away missions." He shrugged. "Might as well take precautions."

"I understand," the Vulcan replied. "It is logical."

Daln understood Vulcans didn't like to kill, however that wasn't always possible. "Here are the parts for a type II phaser and a type III phase rifle. You have 30 seconds to put together the type II phaser and aim and fire it at the target. Start...Mark."

Sinek calmly and methodically pieced together the phaser. Thirty seconds was plenty of time; it was an easy logic puzzle. Each part was precisely designed to fit a specific place. Even with the steady pace, Sinek had it together well within the thirty- second timeframe. He aimed and fired at the planned target.

It wasn't exactly on target, but pretty damn close. "Very good. You now have sixty seconds to repeat the process with the phase rifle. Begin...Mark"

Again, Sinek worked methodically. He had the blue prints of the rifle etched in his memory, thanks to it being photographic in nature. He could glance at something a few seconds and it would be etched there for eternity. He took apart the rifle and pieced it back together well within the allotted time. Calmly, he held the rifle to his shoulder, aimed through the sites and fired at the target.

Hadren nodded. "Excellent. Computer, begin program Hadren-Sigma-Tango-3" A whirling of colored dots appeared over the dark walls. "Try to hit as many as you can under 90 seconds with the type two. Begin...mark."

Sinek didn't allow himself to feel rushed or pressured. He moved with as little effort as needed, yet precisely with fluid movements. He knew many security personnel might shoot from the hip, but Sinek was sure to aim. The only way to face multiple enemies was in calmness. It would be chaotic enough with phaser firing from several. Without emotions, Sinek's aim was more sure and true. He fired at as many as he could in the ninety seconds keeping an even steady pace.

Hadren looked impressed. "Eighty-nine out of one hundred. Not bad for a science geek. That's it for phasers, thank you for your time, and thank you for not blowing anything up," he said in jest.

Sinek raised a brow. "That would not have been logical, Lieutenant."

Sinek placed the phaser on the table before him. "Thank you for your service." He then purposefully strode from the holodeck, ready to do some work.

Daln shook his head and looked at the next name on the list. Time for the next victim.

OFF:

Lt Daln Hadren
Chief Sec/Tac Officer
USS Hera

LCdr Sinek
Chief Science Officer
Second Officer
USS Hera