Arcadia Station SB–101
Old Friends
Episode VIII (8) — “Future Plans”
Stardate 11501.26

Starring (in order of appearance):
•	Adm Regnum (Nick Moline)
•	CIV Nyira (Barbara  Moline)
•	CEO LtJg Takor (Christina Doane)
•	CTO LtJG Cadarn (Mike Hiles)
•	OPS Ens Alenis (Alexander Jones)
•	TO CPL Kaas (Daniel Hendrix)
•	CO Capt Bodine (Mike Johnson)
Guest Appearances By (in order of appearance):
•	Nick Moline as Adm Regnum (11 lines)
•	Daniel Hendrix as CPL Mara (1 lines)
•	Nick Moline as Capt Yan (1 lines)

Mission Transcript
NickMoline says:
Previously on Arcadia

Admiral Regnum and Lieutenant Peterson are on board the station to conduct upgrades to the Subspace Transceiver arrays. They have been actively doing the upgrades for the last 3 days.

They already have the new Tertiary transceiver array online and have successfully upgraded the secondary transceiver array. They are due to take the primary transceiver array offline to upgrade it as soon as some needed parts arrive.
The U.S.S. Anderson is on the way with those parts now and should be arriving within the hour.

The newly upgraded Secondary array and the brand new Tertiary array are running smoothly and network bandwidth on the Subspace network is up by 148% already. And that's before the main array gets upgraded.
It is the end of Alpha Shift, the Anderson is set to arrive at the beginning of Beta shift. They've planned to use Beta shift for this upgrade due to the lower use of the station systems during beta shift.
Resume "Old Friends" -- Episode VIII
Adm Regnum says:
::at his office early, wanting to get all the preliminary stuff done before the parts arrive::
CIV Nyira says:
::Behind the bar taking orders::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::heading to the Admirals office::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Sitting in his office finishing up the paper work before he ends his shift.::
EO Lt Peterson says:
::comes down from his suite and enters the bar, wanting to have a meal and hopefully see Nyira before the parts arrive::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::taps the Admirals door chime::
OPS Ens Alenis says:
::Steps out of the turbolift and starts walking down the promenade, looking at all of the shops around her::
EO Lt Peterson says:
hears the chime:: CEO: Come in.
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Sits in the recruiting office at a desk going over yesterday’s numbers:: Mara: Bah, numbers are still low.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Enters::Admiral: All seems well Sir?
EO Lt Peterson says:
::takes a seat in a booth at the side of the room and watches Nyira working while waiting to place his order.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Admiral: At last report the parts were on track for arrival at the scheduled time.
EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO: Seems to be, the new tertiary array is running great and the upgrades on the secondary array went flawlessly. Just waiting for Captain Yan to show up with those parts and we can get on the hard one.
CIV Nyira says:
::finishes falling an order she turns and smiles at Tony:: EO: Hi there sexy what can I get you.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Admiral: I've got a few of my engineers going over everything with a fine tooth comb, we'll be ready when they arrive.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Finishes his paperwork and shuts down his computer, then stands heading for door passing through the outer office.:: TO Grig: I'm done for the day, let me know if anything major comes up. ::Passes Grig in the outer office after getting a nod in response, already planning to pop in for a surprise inspection during the night shift.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Admiral: Is there anything you need from us before the parts arrive?
EO Lt Peterson says:
::smiles up at Nyira and tries not to think of what he'd like to ask her for:: CIV: How about some Baked Potato soup beautiful?
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Spots Alenis as he leaves his office and moves toward her.:: OPS: Evening Ensign, I haven’t had a chance to talk with you since you came aboard, I'm Lt Cadarn, chief tactical officer.
CIV Nyira says:
::she nodes and goes to get it::
EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO: Oh I don't think so, although I do have a little favor to ask

TO CPL Kaas says:
Mara: Well to be honest the Federations people hardly want a life of hardship since you can get everything you want with a job. Sometimes the Federations own policies seem to shooting it in the foot. Have you ever read about post scarcity economies and how they fall apart?

CEO LtJg Takor says:
Admiral: Of course Sir? ::She says with a questioning tone in her vote.::
OPS Ens Alenis says:
::turns to the Tactical Officer:: CTO: Hello. It's very good to meet. I must say, this station is.......amazing! How long have you been on board?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
<edit last 'vote' to 'voice'>
EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO: Well someone has to go do a spacewalk on this maintenance. I'd like clearance to do it myself.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
OPS: I've only been on board a little over a year now. First time on a station this size?

CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Blinks once, twice..::Admiral: Sir I'm not sure that's wise... ::She says cautiously, trying to remember if she heard of his qualifications.::
EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO: I assure you I'm fully qualified both from the engineering and Zero G certifications. You know the old saying, if you want something done right... I'd just like to do it myself, of course I can't do it alone and you can send some engineers out with me.
OPS Ens Alenis says:
::Nods rather eagerly:: CTO: I've studied about them since I could read but being here. It's....it's better than I thought. ::smiles broadly and looks around at the promenade::
EO Lt Peterson says:
::waits for Nyira to get back with his soup, trying to think how to ask her what he wants to ask her.::

CIV Nyira says:
::Arives back at Tony's booth with his soup:: EO: You need anything else with this? I'll get it for you before getting back behind the bar.
EO Lt Peterson says:
CIV: I was wondering if you could spare a minute to chat. I have something I want to talk to you about.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Takor was reluctant to risk the life even in a safe way of an Admiral so she hesitated trying to think of how to say no, unable to find one she finally said.::Admiral: I'll go myself with a few others, we'll need to review the safety precautions of course. ::She couldn't really deny a fellow engineer the chance to do his craft but he was an Admiral
::and losing him was not something she wanted to explain to Starfleet::
CIV Nyira says:
::she smiles:: EO: I'm sure I can spare more than a minute with you ::looks at Trish and Caleb behind the bar and notes that they are doing fine without her for the moment::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Of course the safety precautions list just got longer as she added them in her head::
CIV Nyira says:
::she sits across from him::
EO Lt Peterson says:
::smiles and gestures for her to sit with him:: CIV: Great.
CPL Mara says:
Placing her elbows on the desk and hums, tapping her lips:: Kaas: Well beloved I must say that the Federations way of doing things is certainly different. People here chose a job for reasons besides money, plenty strange and is why the SFMC recruitment is so low. Few are willing to sign up to be shot at without pay.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Smiles at her obvious excitement.:: OPS: Its takes some getting used to, I first served aboard a small Klingon scout ship before going to the academy, this definitely is a more spacious. ::Laughs.::
EO Lt Peterson says:
CIV: I know you wanted to make it clear that there aren't any strings or anything, and I understand that and respect it, but I was thinking about putting in for a transfer to Arcadia and I was worried that me being here longer term might make you uncomfortable.
EO Lt Peterson says:
frowns:: CEO: You just won't let me have any fun will you. I should never have taken the promotion to Admiral... everyone always wants me behind a desk
CIV Nyira says:
::she looks at Tony silent for a moment:: EO: You have every right to want to stay in one place for a while. I think it would be good for you as well but .... ::she goes quiet not sure how she wants to say what is on her mind without hurting him.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Admiral: Permission to speak freely Sir?
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Continues filling in paperwork before stopping and laughing:: Mara: Maybe that's why Starfleet is so top heavy these days, who wants to sweat it as a Petty Officer or Spacemen when you have machines to do it. Why bother when the Officer school offers fun and adventure?
EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO: Granted, please.
OPS Ens Alenis says:
::giggles and looks back at Cadarn:: CTO: I would have to agree with that.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Admiral: You shouldn't have but you did, you're an important person even if you don't mean to people are going to want to bubble wrap you. The fact you're getting to go at all is because I respect your ability as an engineer and am willing to take the heat if something happens to you. Its the best I can do.
Admiral: Just because there are a few safety rules to make everyone feel better is the price of admission
Admiral: Sir.

::Hopes she didn't just shoot herself in the foot.::
CIV Nyira says:
::she sighs:: EO: I don't want you to be choosing Arcadia because of me.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
OPS: Did you grow up on Bajor?

EO Lt Peterson says:
CIV: I'm not, honestly. I'm not saying that I wouldn't enjoy more of your company, I certainly would, but I have a lot of reasons for choosing Arcadia. Not the least of which is an opportunity. Admiral Regnum has put in to have his office permanently stationed here, and he's going to need a staff. Plus I happen to enjoy working with Lieutenant Takor, she runs a very great engineering department here.
TO CPL Mara (TO CPL Kaas) says:
Nods in agreement:: Well in truth a lot of enlisted positions are unnesscary these days due to automation but certainly a top heavy force is not a healthy one.
OPS Ens Alenis says:
CTO: No, I didn't. I grew up on Bajor VIII actually. I saw Bajor glint in the distance almost every night. I watched the battles around Deep Space 9 and.....well, that's why I wanted to be here.
EO Lt Peterson says:
CIV: If anything I'm asking you because I would use you as a reason not to choose Arcadia. If my presence on Arcadia permanently would make you uncomfortable, I won't put in for the transfer
OPS Ens Alenis says:
CTO: Hey, are you off duty?
EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO: Oh, I misunderstood you, I thought you meant you were going to go out instead of me.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Admiral: No Sir, I'll go with you myself ::Relieved he didn't seem annoyed.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::walks into the Marine recruitment center::
TO CPL Kaas says:
Mara: Do you think that's a good thing? It breeds laziness in the populace when the basic welfar- OFFICER ON DECK! ::Both Marines jump to attention and salute::
CIV Nyira says:
::a weight lifts off of her chest and she smiles:: EO: well then as long as you have thought it through I hope you get the transfer. As long as you understand that I'm not ready for a exclusive commitment to someone i mean hell I’m only 20 and i have so many responsibilities.
EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO: Well that I'd welcome, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Nods, having already known the answer, he liked to review the backgrounds of new officers being assigned to the Arcadia, but it was more polite to ask, and he was working on that.:: OPS: I am, I just finished with my shift.
CO Capt Bodine says:
TO: At Ease Corporals.. How’s it going? I thought I might check in with your office. How is the location, are you getting much traffic or exposure?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Admiral: Yes Sir I'll send the safety precautions to your console for review. ::Very relieved thus far she isn't doomed:: Admiral: If there's nothing else Sir I'd should get back to organizing the process from our end?
EO Lt Peterson says:
CIV: Well, honestly I'm not really ready for any sort of commitment either. I mean I've had more fun with you than I've had in a long time, and if you are up for more fun from time to time I can't see myself ever refusing your company, but we both came into this for fun
OPS Ens Alenis says:
CTO: Would like to grab a drink before we finish this coversation?
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
OPS: That sounds great, have you been to Nyria's yet?
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Both Marines drop to at ease posture:: CO: Sir as much can be expected sir.
OPS Ens Alenis says:
CTO: I haven't yet. Shall we?
CIV Nyira says:
::she smiles:: EO: Oh i'm sure we could have lots of fun. ::she looks at the bar to check to see if she is needed::
CO Capt Bodine says:
TO: What is expected Corporal? Starfleet wants to make sure you have what you need to be a success here.
TO CPL Kaas says:
::The Marines look at each other:: CO: Permission to speak freely sir?

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Nods.:: OPS: This way, ::Begins making his way toward Nyria's.::

EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO: Thank you very much, I look forward to it. And please, you don't have to be so formal around me, you always have permission to speak your mind in my presence.
EO Lt Peterson says:
CIV: Good, I'm glad. And don't worry, I'm not the jealous type, I won't get upset if I see you with others. For now I should let you get back to your other customers and I need to get going to meet up with the Admiral. Will I see you later tonight?
OPS Ens Alenis says:
::Falls into step next to Cadarn::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Admiral: Yes Sir, thank you I've learned alot in this process and want to thank you as well for your knowledge in regards to this project. ::smiles and relaxes, giving him a nod and being dismissed heads out::
Capt Yan says:
@COM: Arcadia: Anderson to Arcadia, we are entering your system, requesting permission to dock.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Giving orders over coms to her people over the next steps including the safety precautions she makes her way to Nyira's thinking to grab something to eat before she's needed.::
CIV Nyira says:
EO: you bet I'm up for some of that fun. ::she gets up and heads to the bar::
OPS Ens Alenis says:
CTO: SO what about you? Did you plan on serving on a station like this?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Gets notice the Anderson is seeking to dock from her engineer in ops, muttters a curse and changes direction::
CO Capt Bodine says:
TO: I am all ears.
TO CPL Kaas says:
CO: Sir what I mean is that given the way the Federation handles it's civilians, the level of recuritment is at a nominal level. The fact you guys do not have currency and provide a healthy lifestyle for each citizen means there are few citizens who are willing to do the dangerous stuff by choice sir.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Laughs.:: OPS: If you had asked me 5 years ago if I would be in Starfleet at all I would have thrown you out an airlock. Its surprising how many things can change so quickly.
CO Capt Bodine says:
TO: That is an interesting point of view, what about the common defense though? Surely people still want to contribute to that I am sure.
CIV Nyira says:
::helps as a wave of people come in to have a drink after work::
TO CPL Mara (TO CPL Kaas) says:
CO: Captain, yes that is the few who sign up to be shot at out of free will instead of staying home. The few we do attract are high qaulity men and woman. However in war, they are rarely won by a few men. Coming from the Empire we fear for the Federations chances in any major knock down brawl.
EO Lt Peterson says:
*CEO*: Lieutenant, I see the parts are arriving, but I want to give your team to catalogue it, so let's plan on starting the maintenance in 6 hours, that ok with you?
CO Capt Bodine says:
TO: We survived the Borg, Dominion, Shinzon, and Klingons for a time, Romulans. I do not believe we are as fragile as you believe.
TO: We seem to come out on top.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
*Admiral*: Understood. I'm on my way there not to get things going with the inventory. 6 hours sounds workable.
EO Lt Peterson says:
PAUSE
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