Arcadia Station SB–101
Old Friends
Episode X (10) — “Ghost in the Machine”
Stardate 11502.09
Arcadia # 685

Starring (in order of appearance):
•	CO Capt Bodine (Mike Johnson)
•	CIV Nyira (Barbara Moline)
•	Adm Regnum (Nick Moline)
•	CTO LtJG Cadarn (Mike Hiles)
•	CEO LtJg Takor (Christina Doane)
•	FCO Ens Doole (Bruce Oriani)
Guest Appearances By (in order of appearance):
•	Nick Moline as EO Peterson
•	Barbara as Trish
•	Mike Johnson as EMH

Mission Transcript
Previously on Arcadia

Admiral Regnum and Lieutenant Peterson are visiting the station to perform some upgrades of the Subspace Transceiver arrays.

The Secondary and Tertiary arrays are online, and now it is time to perform the upgrade of the Primary array. Regnum and Takor are outside walking on the hull to get to the array to perform the upgrades, Peterson is in the Admiral's office to coordinate from the inside.

Other Alpha Shift members are off duty but in the event something goes wrong, know they are on call.

It is about an hour into Gamma Shift

CO Capt Bodine says:
Captain's Log Stardate 11502.09

We are about to put the finishing touches on the Subspace transceiver upgrades. This final stage will require a carefully planned spacewalk by Admiral Regnum and my Chief Engineer. I have everyone on working Gamma shift to make sure things go smoothly.
Resume "Old Friends" -- Episode X
CO Capt Bodine says:
::at the Center station monitoring the EV::
CIV Nyira says:
::slowly rousing from a nap::
Adm Regnum says:
@ ::walking on the hull:: *CEO* Been a while since I've been out here for real instead of a simulation or recertification, how about you
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::In operations he moves to the replicator.:: Computer: Raktajino, triple strong. ::He had taken a short nap in his office after finishing the phaser test and needed a pick me up for the gamma shift.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@ ::Takor stands next to the Admiral, taking in the view for a moment as her head throbs dully, she really should of taken something for the hang over.::*Admiral*: Its been awhile...
*Admiral*: Ready?
Adm Regnum says:
@::arrives at the tranceiver:: *CEO*: Ready when you are. *EO*: Regnum to Peterson, are you ready?
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Takes the hot cup and moves back to the tactical station, bringing up the sensors along the outer hull keeping a lock on the Admiral and CEO.::
EO Peterson (Adm Regnum) says:
sitting in the Admiral's chair at his desk trying not to feel uncomfortable sitting there:: *Adm/CEO*: Ready here sir.
Adm Regnum says:
@*CO*: Regnum to Bodine, we are in position, and Peterson is ready to throw the kill switch on the primary array.
CO Capt Bodine says:
*Adm*: How you feeling Admiral? I kno the Chief goes out there from time to time on routine repairs but when was the last time you did a real spacewalk? I best you are the only Admiral in Starfleet who has cause to do that at all.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::Checks the gear attached to her suit one more time as the Admiral talks, sneaking peeks at the view. One forgot how amazing it was::
Adm Regnum says:
@*CO*: Define real, I had my re-certification exam 6 months ago, but haven't actually done any real work out here in at least 3 years.
CO Capt Bodine says:
*Peterson/Adm*: Proceed
Adm Regnum says:
@::takes a look around:: *CEO*: takes your breath away doesn't it?
CIV Nyira says:
::a chime comes at her door so she gets up and grabs her robe:: Door: Come in.
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: I alays get nervous when I got people in space .. well you know what I mean.
Adm Regnum says:
@*CEO*: And I don't just mean literally if the suit fails.
@*CEO*: It's your transceiver array, you should give the order to Peterson to shut it down.
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CEO*: How you doing Chief?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*Admiral*: Aye Sir::With a grin, enjoying the engineering humor::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Grins.:: CO: Ah Starfleet walks are easy compared to what I saw with the Klingon defense force. ::Checks a few readings.:: I have a clean transporter lock on them incase something goes wrong.
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: Switch all Comms away from the Primary Array.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*CO*: All set Sir. We are proceeding now. ::carefully walks with the Admiral to the array location. Careful to make sure boots are sticking before lifting other foot, one in front of another....::

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Brings up the comm system and reroutes all communications away from the primary array.:: CO: Done.
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: You already worked a double today when this is done I need you to get some sleep. You doing okay? :: looks at the drink cup:: What are you having?
EO Peterson (Adm Regnum) says:
:: ready to throw the switch to power the primary array down when he gets the order::
FCO Ens Doole says:
::in his workshop tinkering, but monitoring the flights in and out of the station::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
CO: I'm doing ok, rested for a couple hours after I finished the phaser test. ::Raises the glass.:: A triple strength raktajino.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::They arrive at the location::*Peterson*: Flip the Switch when ready.
EO Peterson (Adm Regnum) says:
::hits the power down::
Adm Regnum says:
ACTION: The Primary Tranceiver array powers down
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: How are secondary Comms holding?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*Peterson*: Status of systems?
Trish (CIV Nyira) says:
comes in and smiles looking Nyira up and down then gasps as she sees a bruise forming on Nyira's face:: CIV: what happened to you.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Checks his console.:: CO: So far so good, nice part about gamma shift, not as much traffic.
FCO Ens Doole says:
::running simulations on mixing liquids that when mixed right, the result will be a liquid, that when sprayed, will mix with the air, and render what it is sprayed on invisible to the naked eye::

EO Peterson (Adm Regnum) says:
*CEO/Adm/CO*: The Transceiver array is offline, and I show the CTO as having successfully routed communications to the secondary and tertiary arrays
CIV Nyira says:
::sighs::Trish: its nothing I just tryed out that new program we got that's all
EO Peterson (Adm Regnum) says:
*CEO/Adm* You are clear to proceed
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*Peterson*:Acknowledged.
Adm Regnum says:
@*CEO*: Let's crack this puppy open.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Kneels in front of the console and begins to carefully remove the cover, ensuring the clips to attach it on the side fully engage before letting go
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CEO*: Lieutenant how long is this planned EV?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*CO*: Estimated 6 hours Sir.
Adm Regnum says:
@::pulls up his EVA tricorder view on his helmet interior so he can scan while keeping his hands free, he looks in the open panel:: *CEO*: Looks pretty good, let's unhook the primary EPS conduit and get that ODN cable out of the way so we can get at the underlying transceiver panel.
Trish (CIV Nyira) says:
::walks over to Nyira and takes her face in her hands moving it gently from side to side looking for more bruises. she removes Nyira's robe paying no mind that she has noting on under it. she looks Nyira over from head to toe counting 15 small and 5 large bruises.:: Nyira: why didn't you get these mended right away.
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CEO*: Affirmative you epect six hours of work, please keep reporting your progress over the Comm system as you make progress and inform us of how you are feeling.

CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*CO*: Aye Sir ::Thinks to self, "Trying to work here..." Nods to Admiral, looking thorough her own tricorder view and begins to the work with the Admiral::
FCO Ens Doole says:
:;continuing to work on putting the pieces to his elaborate and complex holodeck program::
Adm Regnum says:
ACTION: When the ODN cable is out of the way, both the Admiral and CEO's tricorder views show an energy reading in the panel below. The EPS Conduit was masking it's signature
CO Capt Bodine says:
::has a thought:: Computer: Activate the EMH. *EMH*: Captain Bodine to the EMH can you tap into the vitals of Admiral Regnum and Lt. Jadera Takor and monitor their vital remotely from their EV suite sensors? They are outside the station on long duration repair work.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::Pauses in the work and brings it to the attention of the Admiral::
CIV Nyira says:
::she grabs her robe and puts it back on.:: Trish: I don't need you to mother me Patricia Kaviska. ::she walks over to the replicator and gets some hot chotolate:: Did you come here to piss me off or was that just a bonus for you?
Adm Regnum says:
@*CEO*: What on earth is that? *EO*: Regnum to Peterson, please confirm that the transceiver is fully powered down.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::Scanning the energy signature::
EO Peterson (Adm Regnum) says:
confused:: *Adm*: Um, yes sir ::double checks:: Yes, I can confirm no power is flowing to the primary subspace tranceiver whatsoever, it is cut off 2 junctions away.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::Transmits what she is scanning to Peterson::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::monitoring Comms:: *Adm*: Is there a problem Admiral?

Adm Regnum says:
@*CO*: Captain, there is something odd going on here, we are showing a power signature from inside the tranceiver array, can you use the station's sensors to get a more detailed look.
Trish (CIV Nyira) says:
flinches at the use of her full name:: Nyira: Sorry yes I did come for a reason I wanted to let you know everything went smoothly after you left. ::she walks up behind Nyira and puts her arms around her:: You know i didn't mean to upset you. You've had enough to upset you tonight. ::she leans down and gives her a kiss on the neck:: Do you want me to stay over? I know Tony
CIV Nyira says:
is busy tonight.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Frowns hearing the admiral, leans forward over his console, hitting a few buttons on his console to concentrate the sensors on the area around the primary comm array.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::shunts power to a sensor pallet that is on the hull near that section and points it back at the hull:: CTO: Try and use the sensor to scan the object on the Subspace transceiver/
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
CO: Scanning now.
EMH (CO Capt Bodine) says:
*CO*: Captain I am now tapped into the suites of the 2 officers on the outside of the station, so far their vitals are only slightly stressed its normal readings for that sort of activity I will keep monitoring and let you know if anything changes.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
CO: I'm picking up an intermittent power signature, looks like it is fluctuating. ::Taps a few commands to verify the last readings.:: I don't think its Starfleet issue. Attempting to match the power signature. ::Begins running the scan data through the central computer, looking for a match.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::Scans to see if it is safe to open the inner box, waits for news from the station::

CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: What have you got Mister Cadarn? Should the team proceed to open the control box?
CIV Nyira says:
::sighs enjoying the closeness of Trish:: Trish: no it alright i really need to rest anyway.
Trish (CIV Nyira) says:
Nyira: you sure ::trys to make her change her mind::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
CO: I can't determine where the power is coming from, the EPS conduits around there are powered down. ::Looks over at his console.:: Still trying to match the energy signature.
Adm Regnum says:
@*CEO*: What do you think, should we cautiously open the panel?
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::His console beeps.:: CO: It does not match anything in the starfleet database, but I'm not getting a clear scan of it. It appears to be dampened by all the equipment around it.
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CEO*: In your best estimation whatever it is, it is, sustraining its own power?

CTO: Are there any indication that whatever this thing is, was it harming the station?

CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*CO*: I can't yet id whats powering it, it may be on its own power source we'd have to open it to be sure. It appears to be clear to open, can Ops confirm?
FCO Ens Doole says:
::completes creating the holodeck program and moves on to the testing phase::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
CO: Not that I can tell, but I can't tell much. And I brought up the station logs, it doesn't look like that box has been access in over 5 years.

CO Capt Bodine says:
*CEO*: You are the one there, it is your call if you don't feel safe opening the box then we will abort the EV and figure something else out. But if you feel that opening it would help you learn more then proceed with caution, the call is yours.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*CO*: Aye Sir, proceeding in just a moment.
@*Admiral*: If you would step back Sir.
Trish (CIV Nyira) says:
her stomach grumbles:: self: Oh darn I forgot to eat.
Adm Regnum says:
@*CEO*: Yes mam ::takes the prescribed steps back, keeping an eye on the readings::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*Admiral*: Thank You Sir
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CEO*: Wait ... ::controls the camera angle and zooms in :: Can you cut around the surrounding box and remove it from the structure without touching the box itself and bring it into one of the science labs for study?
CIV Nyira says:
::Laughs::Trish: ok fine go get something from the replicator to eat before we go to bed. You should also shower you smell like a drunk.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*CO*: Proceeding with opening the inner box ::Carefully begins to do so, her focus intense. Headache forgotten::

@::Just about to open the case and thinks to self, "Seriously?" *CO*: I would have to remove part of the hull Sir, that would be several hours and worker bee time...
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CEO*: Okay do what you think is best here.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*CO*: Aye Sir, was a good thought Sir.
@*CO*: Proceeding with opening inner box.:: Begins to do so carefully, her focus intense, Headache forgotten::

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Keeps a close watch on the transporter, keeping a transporter lock on the admiral and CEO ready to beam them back if something goes wrong.::
Adm Regnum says:
ACTION: As the box opens, Regnum and the CEO can see a semi-translucent blob of colors of pink, purple, and blue. It is latched to the transceiver assembly. Station sensors and the helmet tricorders show clear signs of life. The blob shudders and seems to cower down into the equipment.

Trish (CIV Nyira) says:
::smiles as she heads to the replicator:: Nyira: only if you join me.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::Looks shocked::*CO*: Sir I think its a biologic.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
CO/*CEO*: Confirmed, sensors show clear life signs.
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CEO*: Agreed try and scan it and then lets see what the EMH has to say.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*CO*:Scanning now ::Does so, still suprised::
Adm Regnum says:
@::reading the sensor readings:: *CEO/CO*: I concur with Lieutenant Takor. This thing definitely looks alive. I think we've got leeches
PAUSE
Time Lapse: 30 minutes
Episode Title: Ghost in the Machine
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