Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11301.07

Starring:
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Keith LaHue as Executive Officer Commander Ben Pangborn
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Mike Johnson as Operations Officer Lieutenant Sam Chambers
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

Ship Manager Nicholas Moline

Also Starring:
Christopher Dickinson as Security Officer Ensign Gren
Nicholas Moline as New Hampshire Flight Control Officer Ensign Ram
Nicholas Moline as Lieutenant Anthony Peterson, SFCoE Specialist

Absent:
Christina Doane as Chief Engineering Officer Ensign Jadera Takor
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: Three Months

"Upgrades, Part I": Lieutenant Anthony Peterson of the Starfleet Corps of Engineers is coming on the USS New Hampshire to install some software upgrades on Arcadia's computer core.

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CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Operations, Office::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::In his quarters, getting ready for his shift::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: In an odd appearance, Powers stalks the main deck of Operations ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks in the mirror and combs his hair::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::in Operations monitoring incoming traffic::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::is agitated with recent orders that just came down::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: In the lounge, looking out the window, her mind more with the vastness of space then her surroundings.::

ACTION: Incoming hail from the New Hampshire

OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: New Hampshire: This is Arcadia Operations responding.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::satisfied that every hair is in place, leaves his quarters::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
*CO*: Operations to the Captain, our expected guests have entered the system can I tell them they are no longer needed?
NH_FCO_Ens_Ram says:
@COM: Arcadia: This is Ensign Ram of the USS New Hampshire, requesting permission to enter the system and dock at Arcadia
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Chambers*: Humor?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: New Hampshire: Please follow the marker buoys to orbit pattern and transporter range. Welcome to Arcadia ::hands fly order console to setup the assigned route::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::enters operations:: OPS: Report.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
*CO*: Uh yeah, cause clearly I can't handle my own system upgrades that have to send some stranger to come tinker with my computers ::is sure to mute the COMM to the ship accordingly::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Looks at the XO as he arrives, and then to the OPS manager as he goes off ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he rises and crosses the office, stopping at the door. He straightens his tunic and enters operations. Were he human now might be a good time to sigh::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::scowls:: XO: The New Hampshire has arrived in system they are proceeding to transporter range sir.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looking at Chambers and then Pangborn and then Powers:: Chambers: I am sure you are. That is why I want you with him.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Keep me apprised.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nods:: Pangborn: Welcome to shift.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
ALL: Yeah but who is in charge of this so called upgrade.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I was late. By 2.798 minutes. Forgive me.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Commander, I was not aware that you had decided to visit operations.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO/OPS: I'm certain this is to be unexpected, but I agree with Lieutenant Chambers. This is unusual. Unless these are secure upgrades - and if so, they need to be run through proper checks before they hit the computer.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::unmutes the COMM:: COM: New Hampshire: Will you be needing to birth with the Station?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: I am the station's chief of security, sir.

ACTION: The New Hampshire slows to impulse in the system and approaches the station

OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::nodes with Powers:: XO/CSec:: I would very much like Powers around to check things out as well.
NH_FCO_Ens_Ram says:
@COM: Arcadia: Yes, we are hoping to restock supplies while Lieutenant Peterson is aboard the station
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSec: Mr. Powers, I know you have considerable computer experience. Perhaps you would care to assist Mr. Chambers in keeping an eye on our computers?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I was not remarking on your tardiness but the apparent consternation over direct orders from Starfleet.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: I was thinking another one of our computer security personnel, but sure....
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: We cannot assume that Command is sending us someone who is inept but we should be prepared for the eventuality.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: New Hampshire: Understood you are cleared to.. ::pauses to check with Flight Operations:: Upper pylon two, dock 2A
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSec: See to it please. I know I can trust you.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Taps his combadge, and notifies security to provide an... escort... to their visitors ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: You are correct on both accounts. You are Chief of Security and if it is secure, then we need to make sure protocol is followed. We do not know, however, if it is a secure upgrade or its nature.
NH_FCO_Ens_Ram says:
@COM: Arcadia: Thank you Arcadia, see you soon.

ACTION: The USS New Hampshire docks with Arcadia

OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: New Hampshire: Oh don't hurry, there is no need to rush. I wouldn't want you to dent the station. ::smiles and closes the channel::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: I was only remarking that we seldom see you on deck here. I did not intend that you should think that you are not welcome here.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Bowing her head, she returns to her surroundings. After a moment, she turns to look around. By now, most of the faces were familiar to her as this area was for Arcadia crew. But there were still new faces as a station was not like a starship and people came and went more frequently::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
Powers: They docked, I guess we should go greet them?
Sec_Ens_Gren says:
:: Arrives at the docking port along with several other crewmen, where they await the hard dock ::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
XO: Permission to head down and greet Lieutenant Peterson?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Granted

ACTION: Hard dock occurs with the New Hampshire

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Smiles as a couple of ensigns come over to ask her a few questions.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::hands his station over to a crewman who was just standing back there waiting for just this moment to appear and take his station and gets in the turbolift to docking::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Shrugging, he enters the lift with Chambers ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Commander Powers seems to be at his cantankerous best. Hopefully the company of Chambers will agree with him ::suppresses a smile:
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::waits for the turbolift to carry him to docking port A2::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::in a few moments he arrives at the docking hatch and awaits Lt Peterson::
Sec_Ens_Gren says:
:: Turns at the sound of approaching officers :: CSec/OPS: Sirs. They haven't come out yet...
Lt_Peterson says:
::enters the station through the docking port holding an engineering kit containing isolinear chips:: OPS/CSec: Greetings, I am Lieutenant Peterson of the Starfleet Corps of Engineers, I'm here to upgrade your LCARS software.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Not just by the book but by the letters of the book we used to say at the Academy.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Glances at Lieutenant Chambers, letting him have the first indignity ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: You know you've never told me just when you went to the academy. Or how old you are. Was it over a hundred years ago?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::curty shakes Lt Peterson's hand:: Peterson: I am Lieutenant Chambers, Senior Operations Manager of Arcadia and I administrate the LCARS.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: With some helpful hints, she smiles as she watches them leave. It will be hard to leave here, but she was looking forward to time on Abertura::
Lt_Peterson says:
OPS: Oh you do, do you?  I was under the impression that Starfleet administered LCARS, you just run it
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Trying really, really hard to not snicker ::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
Peterson: The officer on site is usually sent the suggested upgrades and then performs the upgrades after careful isolated systems tests.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I am relatively young for a Vulcan.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: She was also looking forward to seeing Ranuck. She had a few stories to tell him that he would enjoy tormenting Bill with. She smiled as she headed out.::
Lt_Peterson says:
::removes a PADD from his case containing the orders for the upgrade and hands it to Chambers:: OPS: Not for an upgrade of this magnitude. Due to your status as a central hub in the Subspace Communications Network, Starfleet felt that an expert in LCARS should be the one to administer this particular upgrade.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
Peterson: I have no problems following orders, if Starfleet feels fit to supplant my duties in an simple upgrade so be it, but I would like to know why it was so important for you to handle them in person and why sort of tests and safety measures you plan to use before full implementation Lieutenant.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I could easily still be alive long after you have passed. To that degree, such a life span might be something of a curse.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Having a later shift due to needing to take over the gamma one as all three of her counselors during that time had picked up the tri-illian flue and would be out another week, she was enjoying off duty time.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Well at least you'd finally be rid of me. ::grins:: You have family, and I assume friends on Vulcan that will grow old alongside you.
Lt_Peterson says:
OPS: These upgrades have been performed already on Starbase 1, Starbase 49, Starbase 22, Starbase 74, Starfleet Headquarters on Earth, and Starfleet Academy, which occurred only after 6 months of extended testing in isolated systems.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Perhaps. I do have a sister.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Bill was not thrilled with the idea of their mixed shifts, especially now, but she would work as long as she could and that meant occasional shift change.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
Peterson: Alright, but I am going to observe, that's my orders from Captain Sulek and they are none negotiable. Now what will you need to get the job done. ::motions to Powers:: And this is Commander Powers our Chief of Security he will also be observing.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: ordering the lift to the bridge, she stepped off and out of the way.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: So I wonder what our 'guests', are really up to. The one thing I have learned in Starfleet is that nothing, nothing, is ever as it appears to be. Not to put the New Hampshire in a bad light.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Peterson: Just here to run the standard and non-standard security checks on those data chips before you think about sticking them in our computer, Lieutenant.
Lt_Peterson says:
OPS: I would expect nothing less, the safety and security of your systems is paramount. I will need access to your computer core, and we will have to shut down all non-vital systems for 1 hour during the upgrade. Also during that time you will have to take the subspace relay offline
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: There is something more to this than an upgrade. Chambers is correct that any competent station engineer could do an upgrade. Your logic or is it you "gut" that rings true in this instance.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: quietly walks to the central screen::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks out the viewscreen:: Sulek: Damn right.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: Commander Azhure. Perhaps you have some enlightening muses on our situation?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
Peterson: So, would you like to head straight to the core or would you like to rest and enjoy the Promenade before you make us turn out all the lights first.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Turns around, slightly caught off guard... something not usual for her. She frowns, then quickly resettles her features.:: XO: I presume you are asking about the need for an outsider to work on the station?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: I was more wondering if your spidey-senese was going off.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Counselor, you are well. Pangborn was just quizzing me on my age. As a near immortal species by most standards, even Vulcans are short lived by your span.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
OPS/Peterson: Maybe we should run at least an integrity scan on those data stores, first. OPS: Where is the most suitable place for an isolated system?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
Peterson: The holodeck actually is the most complex isolated system on the station I should think. Could that work?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO: I am fine. And you and I need to speak privately when you have a moment. And yes... when you live amongst your own people it is nothing. But when you live and love amongst others, it is a burden most people cannot comprehend.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Of course. Pangborn: You have the con. ::indicates his office to the counselor::
Lt_Peterson says:
OPS/CSec: I am on a really tight deadline here, but if it would set your mind at ease you are free to run your integrity scans and run simulations and what not, but you will be responsible for telling Admiral Crenshaw why I'll be delayed at Starbase 319
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: turns to the first officer:: XO: As to your question... There is nothing to lead me to believe he is other than what he seems. He has a good record. Though I agree, it is odd.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Peterson: Will and I are good buddies. So I'm fine with that.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Moves to follow Sulek::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
Peterson: Let's try a shuttlecraft at least they are near by
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::leads the way to the nearest available shuttle::

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TIME LAPSE TO NEXT MISSION: Twenty Four Hours