Making Plans

Posted on Fri Apr 8th, 2016 @ 7:46pm by Commander Sinek & Lieutenant Taro Ishakawa & Ensign Julián De Rivera

Mission: Talosian Perversions
Location: CSO Office

Commander Sinek found himself extremely busy. He was the acting First Officer while Angel was confined to Sick Bay. He still had to oversee the Science department and find the time to check on Angel laying there with her injuries, as well as his parents, currently confined to their quarters. Now, the Captain was going to take a runabout with a small crew on a mission. This meant he'd be the acting Captain while she was gone, unless Angel had a miraculous recovery.

So, Sinek called a meeting with a couple officers that would play key roles once, Captain Telvan returned. To his office in the Science Department, he invited officers Ishakawa and De Rivera.

Ishakawa had made sure to follow his routine; his uniform was still presentable and pressed to a crease in the proper places, he had a PADD in hand as he strode in measured steps to the Science Office. He did not know why he is here but that was secondary as he had been requested. It is the duty of a retainer to be prompt while in service as well as in his private affairs, so teaches the Hagakure.

Rining a chime and being allowed in Ishakawa stood tall in his usual fashion, confidence was to be projected to a superior Officer to respect the choice made.

Lieutenant Ishakawa reporting as requested Commander." Ishakawa gave a bow. "How may I be of service?"

"We will have Ensign De Rivera joining us," Sinek stated in his monotone. "Please have a seat; he should be here momentarily."

Ensign De Rivera was getting some seat time in on the Bridge in the helmsmen's chair during his scheduled shift. However, when he received notification that he was being requested to a meeting in the Chief Science Officer's office, the young man waited patiently for someone with navigation and piloting abilities to come relieve him, taking over his seat until her could return to the Bridge.

Several minutes later, Julian was on his way down to the Chief Science Officer's office after taking the most direct route via the turbolift and corridors. He found himself catching a glimpse of Lieutenant Ishakawa after making his last turn. The ensign slowed his pace and hung back a bit. He did not want to rush down the corridor or beat the Lieutenant to the door. He waited for the man to slow and arrive before him.

The Ensign then proceeded onward and arrived at the office himself. "Ditto" said the Ensign with a polite nod. "Hello, Sirs" he added, addressing them both. His focus did shift more towards the Chief Science Officer though. "Ensign De Rivera, reporting."

"I appreciate your promptness, Gentlemen," Sinek began. "Ensign, please have a seat." The Vulcan nature of keeping the task first and foremost was present in his manner. There was no offer of a refreshment, only the task at hand. Sinek paused for Ensign De Rivera to take his seat.

Ishakawa waited for the brief to begin; the Hagakure teaches to be patient when one is in the presence of those making war.

"Gentlemen," Commander Sinek began, "As you know, Captain Telvan has taken Lieutenant Daln, Chief Petty Officer Klem, and Nexi on an away mission to attain cargo, which we will need to load upon their return. This cargo pod cannot be loaded through conventional means. When we are notified of her soon arrival, we will need to undertake a saucer separation in pursuance of loading the pod."

The words caught Julian's ears sharply and triggered him to turn immediately in his seat. His full attention was now most certainly being given if it hadn't been already. "A saucer separation" replied the ensign with a shake of hos head. "What cargo causes the need for a saucer separation?" asked the ensign rather candidly. "Saucer separations are traditionally for emergency purposes only though they have been used in the past for tactical maneuvers and for other purposes. It's not the easiest undertaking, Sir."

"Will the Star Drive section explosion radius be the minimum safe distance the Saucier Section will need to be?" Ishakawa asked. "Or will we be dropping the saucer section a greater distance away?" The Question was rigged and Ishakawa knew it. In the infinite wisdom of the Operations Data base there are parameters for safe distances, the required supplies for a saucer to be alone without the Star Drive Hull to bring it back to port. These distances are based on certain; and some classified reasons not known openly, scenarios that a ship will face to where even a Subspace Parsec is a planned distance to be away from the Star Drive Hull.

Ensign De Rivera looked at the Lieutenant and nodded. He understood the man's questions. Questions that were rather close to his own that he had wanted to voice. He did not to tell the Vulcan Chief Science Officer that Lieutenant Ishakawa had valid concerns and questions. Julian looked at the Chief Science Officer "What position do I play in all of this, Commander?" asked the ensign. "Do you need me at helm on the saucer or manning the station of the stardrive, Sir?"

Sinek remained calm, registering all their questions in his mind. With the absence of emotions, the Vulcan replied, "This should merely be a routine separation. It shall only be long enough to load the cargo. Therefore, the saucer will remain nearby. Once the cargo is loaded we will rejoin. We may use the auto features in the separation and reconnection. However, if you are more comfortable handling it manually, then you may defer to that option. Ensign, you will be with me in the saucer. Lieutenant, as Chief of Operations, your task is the controls of the stardrive section."

"Yes Sir." Ishakawa said confidantly. "I will have the best Load Master on hand to aid in the delivery and stowing of the cargo." He loked at the COmmander. "Are there any secial requirements for the stowing or transport of the cargo that we know of?" It was a good question that if needed gave him time to make the preparations. "Also do we have the demension of the cargo so for planning and clearing appropriate space?"

"That is an appropriate inquiry, Lieutenant," the Vulcan confirmed. "The volume will take the cubic area half of one of our nacelles."

Ensign De Rivera nodded with full understand. "I'll handle it manually, Commander. I do not trust the auto sequence when it comes to something as crucial as a saucer separation" commented De Rivera. He looked over at the Operations officer. "No offense to the ship's computer systems, Lieutenant. I just personally prefer certain controls be done by me or some other sentient being rather than the ship's computer."

"Do you have objections, Lieutenant Ishakawa?" Sinek asked.

"I have no objections so long as the operation is comfortable for those executing it we should be fine." Ishakawa said. "I would like to make a couple of simulated attempts if we have time just to get our coordination synchronized.

"That is an exceptional proposal," Sinek flatly expressed to Ishakawa. "The holodeck program on saucer separations should be sufficient. We should be able to execute a couple scenarios in the next few days. Ensign, when is the most adequate time for you?"

"Being the chief of OPS I can help arrange any time we need for this process." Ishakawa said. "I will get the Command approval should it conflict but I think we can arrange the practices."

"That will be acceptable, Lieutenant," the Commander evenly replied. He looked at De Rivera. "Ensign? Are you on board?"

De Rivera nodded. "Of course, Commander. I am on board for this" he said calmly.

"Excellent gentleman," Sinek uniformly expressed. "Lieutenant Ishakawa, I leave the coordination of the simulations to you. If there are no other questions, you may be dismissed."

"Yes Commander." Ishakawa bow slightly. "It shall be taken care of in short order."

"I trust you will give it your comprehensive attention." Sinek replied and returned a bow. "Thank you for your time, gentlemen. You are both dismissed."