Engineering

[Jeff Keach]

=A= The problem is about the warp core, It needs a new one, but it can wait =A=

[Chris Chellick]

That may be true, Hermes. But sometimes not being able to be everyone at once has its advantages too. http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Now, the business at hand. What are we going to do here, something about a system restore of some sorts?

[Will Matthews]

"They are only functioning at 10%. More than half of the weapons systems are offline because of power loss, torpedo bays are all that might work, if we squeeze the energy to even get that. Shields are at 2%. To sum the external part of it, we are defenseless, except for the orbiting ships. Internally, as you said the sensors are not functioning, the Ops tactical controls are at 100%".
He looked at the panel for tactical systems.
"It looks like most of tacticals damage must be repaired by hand".

[Eugene Archer]

*Archer entered Main Engineering, after he has been put in charge of making sure the new phaser turrets in Dantor's solar system will be made according to the specifications. He looks around and the room seems to be empty*

"Is anyone here? Commodore Detrell?"

[ALF]

"Its pretty nifty.  Ohhh what are those." <Then runs over and starts to look over what appeared to be micro-machines in the making>

"Ooooooo and these." <Then makes a B-line for weird schematics that has to do with what appeared to be lazers>

"These look interesting, they look like Jello." <He started to put his furry finger on the Jello pack as it moved>

[Detrell]

"As soon as I am ready here, I will join you. This job is almost finished."

[Hermes]

"Sometimes being an A.I. has advantages too, it must be so impractical not having the ability to be everywhere at once."

[Kawolsky]

*Kawolsky enters Engineering*

"Cadet Kawolsky reporting Lieutenant."

"I'm sorry?"  Mathews asked

"I'm here to help sir, by order of Captain Lurado"

[Eugene Archer]

*After waiting for some time for a response, a young lieutenant climbed out of a Jefferies tube and noticed Archer*

Lt.: "Hello sir, are you looking for someone?"

"Yes, I am, Lieutenant. I was actually looking for Commodore Detrell. You haven't seen him around, have you?"

Lt.: "No, sir, I haven't. He has been away for a couple of weeks now. I'm actually sort of doing more than I can handle, because not many people are around."

"That's not so good, lieutenant. Even though you are understaffed here, you might be able to help me out a bit. How many people do you have in total here? And how many do you need to keep this station working properly?"

Lt.: "Well, sir, I have about 70 people, spread over the entire station. I need around 55-60 to keep her running, sir. Why? Do you need some people?"

"Yes, I am going to need around 15 people to help me build some phaser turrets. Could you please arrange some people for me, lieutenant? If you like, you can help as well."

Lt.: "Hmm, sounds pretty interesting, actually. I can give you those people not earlier than tomorrow late afternoon. You just tell me where they should be, and I will take care they will be there in time."

"Excellent. Have them meet my here, in Main Engineering, at 1900 hours. I will inform them, and if you have any other people to spare, they are always welcome to help us out. Thank you, so far, Lieutenant."

*Archer turned to leave again, when he thought of something*

"Oh, and by the way, I will see what I can do about your shortage of engineers."

*And he left*

[Julian]

*The Admiral walked in with a new looking creature that at full stride came up to about his belly button*

So Alf, what do you think?

[Jeff Keach]

*walks into the Engineering department*

wonder where everyone is?

=^= Keach to Admiral... Detrell? I could use your assistance in engineering, it's about the Tiberon =^=

[Chris Chellick]

Oh, well, then, I can do that, I believe. Afterall, I did take an engineering course at the academy.

*He walks over to a console and punches in some equations*

*Then he looks up at Hermes and he has disappeared*
Oops, hehe, That's not right. http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
*changes some of the calculations*
*Hermes reappears *
Check it now, does your program work alright?

[Chris Chellick]

OFF: Ok, thanks for responding at least. http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[Will Matthews]

Matthews exited the turbolift headed to the engineering area with Admiral Detrell.
"I can begin work on the tactical engineering areas. Some functions are burnt out it looks like. The lack of power gave them a big hit. I don't guess there are other systems with less power to transfer any amount?".

[Eugene Archer]

*The next afternoon, Archer returned to the Main Engineering Bay, to meet with the crewmen. He entered at 1845 hours, but the people arranged by the young lieutenant were already awaiting Archer's arrival. The lieutenant was also with them, and stepped forward as Archer arrived.*

Lt.: "Welcome back, Fleet Captain. These are the people I found that can help you. They are all NCO's, and I've picked the most experienced and dedicated one's, sir. I hope they are to you satisfaction."

"Thank you for this warm welcome, lieutenant. I see you've done your best to get me a good crew. Will you be joining the team as well, lieutenant?"

Lt.: "I would be honoured, sir."

"All right, then. Here's what I wanted you here for."

*Archer walks toward the main console, and activated a holographic projection. It showed the solar system, and then slowly zoomed in towards one of the turrets.*

"This is Dantor's solar system. We're in the process of building a permanent planetary starfleet base on Dantor, and we will need reinforced security measures in order to protect it. Therefore, we will place several phaser turrets, like this one, all around the system. I have downloaded the specifications for these turrets into the computer system. It will be your job to build me 50 of them. How much time will it take to complete them, lieutenant?"

Lt.: "Well, 50 is quite much, Fleet Captain, but as we are with 20 people, we should be able to build 5 of them a day. So in ten days we can have them all ready to deploy."

"Excellent. Now, everyone, get to work! I will check back on you tomorrow."

*And Archer left Engineering again.*