HADESRPG: (10-090/0905) Lt. Cal Dogan and Captain Kiera Merek

[Al Muir]

Mission: The Medusa Dilemma

Day: 10

Stardate:2446.08.07

(USS Hades - Deck 14- CSec Office - Lt. Cal Dogan and Captain Kiera Merek -
0900)

The Security Chief was going through the personnel records of the new
crewmen that arrived and when he got to the engineer he paused.  He went
back to reread its service record, and then its personnel records.  A
rumbled of dissatisfaction came from deep within him.  He should have been
forewarned about having such a being assigned to the ship.

He reached over and tapped his comm unit, “Dogan to Captain Merek, I have
something of great importance to speak with you about.  I believe that the
ship could be compromised.”

=^= Compromised? Is this something you can inform me over an open channel,
or do you want to come to my ready room? =^=

Dogan had already pondered that and immediately shot back, “I’d feel more…
comfortable speaking with you in person, in private.  I can be in your
ready room in five minutes.”

=^= Very well, see you here in five, Merek out. =^=

(USS Hades - Deck 1- Captain’s Ready Room - Captain Kiera Merek and Lt. Cal
Dogan - 0905)

When Cal arrived at the captain’s ready room he reached out with his free
hand and touched the plate to the door chime.

“Enter,” the Captain said.

The Brikar stepped in as the door opened and nodded.  The door closed as he
moved to the desk at the far side of the room.

“Captain,” the Brikar said with his typical growl.

“What's this I hear about a compromise?” Keira asked.

He put the PADD in the desk.”Yes sir,” he said tapping the device to show
the personnel file of their new science officer. “It appears that Starfleet
has sent us a new science officer. Said officer, one Sa’aha Kamat, is a
non-corporeal life form.  It does, in fact, have the ability to move
through matter, including into secure areas.”

“They just phased through my ready room door when they reported in.” Keira
said matter-of-factly.

Cal’s eyes narrowed as he attempted to scan the wall with them. “That is
exactly what I am talking about. I cannot guarantee the insecurity of the
ship with such a being on board with no protocols already in place.

“That’s why his first assignment is to work with Commander Jayc and work on
allowing our doors to detect him better, and with Doctor Dural. I’m hoping
with the information gathered from those two senior officers we’ll know
more about solving your problem.” Keira explained.

Cal made a low sound that sounded like a grumble, “That still requires this
Kamat to follow acceptable guidelines of protocols and corporeal behavior
patterns.  His personnel file shows a history of that being a problem.”

“We won’t be going anywhere for a while.” Keira said, scrolling through the
calendar of upcoming events for the ship, “ Repairs and reconditioning of
the auxiliary craft will be at least thirty days. Admiral Sullivan from
Internal Affairs is requesting time with a large swath of the crew. Crew
rotations and shore leave round out the list…”

Cal stood in surprise, “Internal Affairs?”

“A whole station was destroyed.” The Captain elaborated further, “ our
records were far from complete. I'd imagine they'd want some answers.”

He was intrigued, uncertain how it was possible for their records to be
incomplete, considering he was in the station as it was falling apart.
“I’m uncertain why they would question the circumstances behind the
station’s destruction.”

“Omega is likely part of it. Depending on if IA knows about it. If she was
unaware then we or more likely I will be looking at charges.”

Cal remembered reading the transcripts of the debrief of Captain Jonathan
Archer upon his return from his mission into the expanse. At that time it
appeared as though someone was looking for someone to blame for losses of
life. It made him wonder who was bringing up these questions. “Why would
they question the results of our mission, with or without knowledge of said
particles?”

“Because a station is destroyed.” Keira answered coolly. “In the old days
Captains who lost their ship, the damage to their reputation was so great,
they never got the privilege to command another. The cost of resources,
labor and time that went into the construction, just gone. The brass are
going to want a reason, answers and we didn't give them any.”

“We cannot give the real cause,” Cal admitted,

“but surely command can intervene?”



“Right now they're requests.” Keira said simply. “With time likely before
we're due to leave they will become demands. I will give the request the
due recourse. For me my priorities are to get our ship up and running, and
mission ready.”

Cal nodded, “In that case, permission to establish security measurements
for our… new crewman. Especially around critical areas.”

“Critical areas?” Keira asked. “They’re an Engineer and need access to
Engineering. Don’t even know if they can pick up a phaser.”

“Or be harmed by one, for that matter,”Cal added.

“Keep our Chief Medical Officer and Science Officer in the loop. Anything
you figure out, share with them, and while you’re at it feel free to at
least talk with our new Midshipman. They may provide some insights.”

Dogan stood silently for a moment as he contemplated the suggestion as well
as the bowled

Order to do nothing but be prepared. As CO it was a wise, and acceptable,
position to take. “I will make an effort to do so immediately.”

“I thank you for bringing me your concerns.” Keira said. “Was there
anything else?”

“No, sir,” Cal stood taller.

“Then carry on, Lieutenant, you’re dismissed.” Keira finished.

Dogan turned and headed out, his mind already working on who he needed to
talk to in order to find, at the least, a containment field that would hold
a non-corporeal, energy being.  But first…

Tapping his comm badge he said, “Lt Dogan to Warrant Officer Kamat, I need
to speak with you.”

(reply Kamat)

(posted by Al Muir)
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