Arcadia Station SB–101
Old Friends
Episode XII (12) — “When a plan comes together”
Stardate 11503.02
Episode # 687

Starring (in order of appearance):
•	Nick Moline (The Host) (8 lines)
•	CO Capt Bodine (Mike Johnson) (27 lines) 
•	CIV Nyira (Barbara Moline) (1 lines)
•	CTO LtJG Cadarn (Mike Hiles) (8 lines)
•	OPS Ens Alenis (Alexander Jones) (8 lines)
•	CEO LtJg Takor (Christina Doane) (33 lines)
•	TO CPL Kaas (Daniel Hendrix) (7 lines)
Guest Appearances By (in order of appearance):
•	Daniel Hendrix as Mara (1 lines)
•	Nick Moline as EO Lt Peterson (22 lines)
•	Christina Doane as Crewman B'rek (3 lines)
•	Christina Doane as Crewman Telek (1 lines)

Mission Transcript
NickMoline says:

Previously on Arcadia:

Some sort of life form was discovered inside the primary subspace tranceiver, latched on to the antenna assembly.
By all indications the creature came from subspace itself and feeds on subspace radios.

After it showed signs of being injured and weakening, the transceiver array was powered up so that radio signals once again came through the array.
The creature has shown no sign of understanding attempts at communications.

The crew put maintenance plans on hold and planned to reconvene in Alpha Shift to discuss options on how to get the creature out of the transceiver array safely, and hopefully back to where it came from.
Previous Time Lapse: 10 hours
CO Capt Bodine says:
Captain's Log: Stardate 11503.02 It is our directive to try and preserve all life, and I believe that extends to the non-intelligent as well. Our goal is the safe removal of the lifeform from the subspace radio equipment and the eventual return of the creature to it's home in subspace.
RESUME "Old Friends" - Episode XII
CIV Nyira says:
::in the back room of the pub sorting inventory::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::In operations, watching the creatures on the sensors.::
EO Lt Peterson says:
::entering engineering looking for Lieutenant Takor::
OPS Ens Alenis says:
::watching the sensor data on one monitor and checking the subspace pinging on the other::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::bent over a console in engineering::Engineering Team: We'll need a runabout for this plan but I think it can work.
TO CPL Kaas says:
::The Marines are suited up and managing the perimeter with Security::
CO Capt Bodine says:
:: still in Operations:: *CEO/CTO*: Do you or any of your department staff have any thoughts on the safe removal of this thing from the Subspace radio equipment? ::looks over at Cadarn as he adds Takor in on the question over the COMM line::
EO Lt Peterson says:
::walks over to the CEO:: CEO: Lieutenant Takor Mam?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
*CO*: Aye Sir, I can come up and brief you now we've a few options we've been exploring... ::Holds up a hand for Peterson to wait just a moment as she waits for CO's reply.::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Looks over at the captain but doesn't repsond as he gets a response from Takor.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CEO*: Okay come on up, bring anyone you might think you need or might be able to help as well. We will be waiting.
OPS Ens Alenis says:
CO: I forwarded my department's idea to your station, Captian
CEO LtJg Takor says:
*CO*: On my way Sir. Takor out. Engineering Team: Start planning as we discussed I'll keep you posted on what plan we're actually using. ::Starts to walk toward the TL:: Peterson: You'll have to walk with me if you have something to report.
EO Lt Peterson says:
::nods:: CEO: Yes mam, I was just wondering what you thought about using our old experiment as a way to get this creature home.
::follows the CEO to the TL::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Enters TL with Peterson::Peterson: That's the idea, using a runabout in support. ::She says focusing on the mission not any personal issues she may have.::
Peterson: I even have my team working on a portable storage container just in case we need a place to keep it for a bit.
CO Capt Bodine says:
::nods to his Operations Officer:: OPS: Locateing the frequency was a good idea, but do you think a simple standard transmission is enough to carry a phisical entity back through subspace?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::arrives in ops:: CO: Sir.
::nods::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: Hi Chief you said you might have something?
OPS Ens Alenis says:
CO: The creature seems to be reather simple in it's intelligence and most likely in it's composition. Relative to where it comes from that is
EO Lt Peterson says:
::follows behind the CEO but keeps his distance as the senior staff talk::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks behind Takor:: EO: Lieutenant, have some ideas of your own?
OPS: Agreed
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Yes sir, we were thinking the old transporter experiment suitably modified would help return the creature to its home plane
EO Lt Peterson says:
CO: Just that it seems like the subspace transporter we were working on last year might be an easy way to get this creature back into Subspace. I agree with Ensign Alenis that we should match the carrier wave the creature came in on, but I also agree with you that this creature is clearly too physical to simply "push" back into Subspace, I think the transporter is the most effective.
<< +option >>
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: We have a portable carrier we can use if we need to as an option but it may be possible to beam directly from the array.
EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO
CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks at the CEO, EO, then OPS:: CEO: Ensign Alenis seems to have locked onto the frequency the creature may have carried on somehow to get here, might that be useful in some way? You are the experts here I am content with approving any plan you can all agree on.

EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO: I think it depends on how long we want to wait before getting it out of here. It will probably take us a day to reconfigure the transporters the way we did before, Takor's plan on a carrier, perhaps with a portable subspace radio inside to keep it fed, can help us get the creature out of there now.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
All: Yes that helps a great deal, we can use runabouts to help detect the correct coordinates since their mobility would help greatly. ::Nods at Petersons last::
::A nod of appreciation to Alenis for finding the frequency::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks at the person in charge of Transporters:: OPS: Do you think Peterson's beaming method could work? If so could you get a lock on the creature that would also isolate our sensativ equipment as well?
OPS Ens Alenis says:
CO: I'd have to check a few things. Beaming it might work, let me double check Peterson's method
CO Capt Bodine says:
EO: Alenis may need access to your transporter specs. You will have to read him into the classification if necessary.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Thinks to himself that if this was a klingon station they would have killed off the thing by now and been done with it.::
EO Lt Peterson says:
::has a sudden thought wondering what Nyira would think about them turning the subspace transporter on again...::
CO Capt Bodine says:
EO: And Peterson, Station Civilians are off limits this time. ::gives him the Captain's warning look:: If ou mess this one up it would take an act of God if you are to ever have direct access to our station Transporters again. What between OPS the Operations Officer, my chief Engineer and of course myself. You may never get to use a Arcadia transporter again. So please do a good
Job Admiral Regnum speaks highly of you so that is why I am willing to grant you a second chance.
CEO: You may proceed with whatever planning you require.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: I feel after analyzing what went wrong last time we can minimize any unintentional side effects.
EO Lt Peterson says:
CO: Believe me, the last thing I'd want to do is lose Nyira in time again. As you may recall, the problem only happened when we tried to transport to a ship that was at warp, it caused the beam to jump. We will not be doing that this time.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Aye Sir. Peterson: Meet me in the transporter room when ready to start making the modified alternations.
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Yawns and scratches his stubble while waving a civilian away from the section:: I don't care what you forgot ma'am, you aren’t goin in there...no I don't know who you are nor do I care...if you have a complaint bring it to Admin. Have a nice day too ma'am.
OPS Ens Alenis says:
::looks over at the engineering area before quietly saying:: CEO: Good luck.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: It will take about a day do you want to use the carrier idea to remove it now or leave it as is?
::She asks before stepping onto the TL::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: I've not seen Doole since before the EV and first Runabout team. Until I can have medical check on him please handle flight Operations please, get our Engineers whatever they need and coordinate with the team as needed.
CEO: Honestly you are the experts here it is your call. I will back whatever you decide to do. You tell me which option has the best chance of success and that is what we will do.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Aye Sir ::gives Ops a smile and a thumbs up as she steps into the TL::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
CO: Understood captain, I will make sure the runabout is ready when the engineering team is.
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: Hey I still want to know what you plan to do .. ::he nearly yells now unsure what course Takor has decided on::
EO Lt Peterson says:
::follows the CEO back into the turbolift, tapping calculations on a PADD::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Pokes her head out of the TL CO: We can leave it for not but be ready to move it if needed. OPS: Please let me know if anything changes with the creature, I'm loath to move it until we have to since multiple moves can shock the system but I have a carrier on standby that we could move it to if we have it.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Calls to the CEO as she heads for the lift.:: CEO: Please let me know when you need me out in the runabout.
OPS Ens Alenis says:
CEO: Roger that
CEO LtJg Takor says:
OPS/CO: The carrier we can move to  the nearest suit up point we can either go get it or transport it but it being a subspace creature it may be safer to physically move it if we have to move it at all.
CTO: Of course Lt.
All: Anything else?
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: Okay, let me know if you need anything else. ::more at ease::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::stands half in and half out of the TL::

CO Capt Bodine says:
:: walks to his readroom orders a tea earl grey hot and walks back out into Oerations steaming cup in hand::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Waits for a few moments more then nods and pulls her body the rest of the way back in the TL. She and Peterson head down::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: Do you actually think we should have shot it on first sight or were you just saying that? I promise I wont judge I am only curious.
OPS Ens Alenis says:
::reads through some specifications and starts making the required alterations::
TO CPL Kaas says:
*Mrs. Kaas*: You think we could get the Major to transfer us? ::Mara simply shakes her head with a grin:: <Mara> Oh you know our lot in life is not to ask why.
EO Lt Peterson says:
::as the lift goes down:: CEO: Thank you for standing up for me up there... ::he hesitates:: Are we ok? Last time we talked... well... you know
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Glances over at the captain pausing before answering.:: CO: It would have been a quicker solution, especially once we deteremined it wasn't intelligent.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Peterson: We have a job to do, let's just focus on that..::Was her reply as she tapped on a PADD::
EO Lt Peterson says:
::frowns, clearly not ok:: CEO: I know you are just wanting to look out for her, but I want you to know I'd never intentionally hurt Nyira, I really like her.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::two engineers carry in what looks like a fancy pet carrier and place it in the room where the TO is waiting:: <Crewman_B'rek> TO: Corporal orders are to leave this here in case they need to move the creature physically. I believe the current plan is to modify the transporters.
Mara (TO CPL Kaas) says:
Besides honey I rather be here then on some dust ball trying to keep two tribes from killing each other when all you wnat to do is go home and pour teh sand out of yoru boots. ::Both TOs stopped and looked glum for a minute about their comrades being killed because they were caught in the middle::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Peterson: I understand. These are the suggested modifications to ensure safety to the orginial experiment, let me know what you think. ::Hands him the PADD as they step off near the engineering room they want to use::
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Both TOs look at the box and then at each other then at the Crewman:: Crewman: Uhhhh sure, it would be our pleasure. Just remember the SFMC for all your animal control needs next time.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
<edit crewman_B'rek last to below TO last>
EO Lt Peterson says:
::takes the PADD and reads:: CEO: ... Yes, I agree with your modifications, this should definitely help prevent the beam from leaving the target
Crewman B'rek (CEO LtJg Takor) says:
stifled a grin and his partner, a Vulcan merely looked confused <Crewman_B'rek> TO: I'll remember that Corporal, ::hands him a PADD:: TO; These are the instructions, this is a if its needed sort of thing so honestly not sure if it will even be needed:: He said trying to warn the TO that this may be alot of thumb twiddling::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Peterson: Excellent so now its just a matter of making the needed adjustments ::Focusing on the job at hand.::
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Both laugh loudly in a typical Klingon way at the Crewman while taking the PADD:: Crewman: Oh we're used to rucking up only to stand down.
EO Lt Peterson says:
::worried that Takor would never welcome him moving to the station to join her team:: CEO: Yes mam, we've got a lot of work to do in the next 24 hours.
Crewman B'rek (CEO LtJg Takor) says:
Nods:: Corporal: Well good Luck if you need assistance we're on standby for this as well ::He gestures to his partner who nods formally::
TO CPL Kaas says:
Crewman: If we need you...then you might as well assume the position.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
CO: But even if it was inteligent my first response still would have been to prepare to attack it if needed sir, my primary objective is to keep the station safe and with an unknown entitiy its best to be prepared, things can turn sour quickly.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::When they were nearly to the room, Takor came to a decision and spun around::Peterson: I don't know what you know but I know her past, harm one hair on her head and I meant what I said before (about knowing people who could make him disappear entirely), just now I'm letting it play out. I'm trying this 'Trust' thing. So let it go for now. ::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: I suppose you have a point there, but destruction of a life is not ever our first resort. At least not in Starfleet, I don't judge your opinion in this case only because, I admit that at the time the risk to the station was Unknown. Still unless aggressive action is clearly being seen, study first then then a measured hopefully peaceful response will always be my goal. I hope
you are okay with that, that is just how I am, how I believe Starfleet should act. The right path is seldom the easy one.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::She said wondering if he knew the fact she wasn't punching him up and down the corridor said about her attempt not to be overly protective::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::sips his tea trying to remain casual and unemotional::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Nods to the captain.:: CO: I understand that captain, and its something I've been learning to handle since I started at the academy. It is a very different way of thinking to what I was raised with, compasion is not something that comes easily to a Klingon at least none that I have known.
EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO: She has told me a little about her past. I know she was separated for her family and had a hard life as a slave. I know she was in love not too long ago and lost him in a battle. I suspect that's why she doesn't want a full on relationship right now, why she just wants casual fun. Which I've been enjoying immensely. But I would never hurt her, I really like her. In fact if she ever changes her mind and wants more than just fun, I
would jump at that in a heartbeat.
Crewman Telek (CEO LtJg Takor) says:
B'rek: what position is he referring? ::Asks the Vulcan puzzled:: <Crewman_B'rek>Telek: Never mind, he's just sorry he's reliant on all these techies for the air he breathes, makes him cranky ::The young man shot back jokingly:: "But not wrong..." ::He admitted after he thought about it, then laughed::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Peterson: Casual Fun? ::holds up her hand:: Peterson: Wait I don't wanna know, she's like a younger sister and there are things I just don't want to think about too hard.
::Takor was good at reading people and didn't doubt Peterson but protective instincts were hard to turn off.::
TO CPL Kaas says:
Crewman: Well if it weren't for people like us, there would be no oen to breathe your air Crewman. ::The Corporal add a verbal edge to the end of the sentence::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: I know, and the last thing I want to do is insult a Klingon ... I'm 51 years old now, and while I am in fairly good condition you could probably do a real number on me. Honestly you are the most in control Klingon I have ever met.
OPS Ens Alenis says:
*CEO*: Ready when you are
EO Lt Peterson says:
CEO: I thought you knew... She saw me as someone she could have fun with without getting attached since I was leaving. Problem is now I don't want to leave... I was going to put in a request to be assigned to Arcadia.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Takor's head shot over to look at Peterson's in surprise::
Crewman B'rek (CEO LtJg Takor) says:
Hands up in a 'chill' gesture:: TO: We're all awesome ok ::pulls out a deck of cards from his pocket:: TO: You know poker? ::He said giving a peace offering, a good-natured person he tried never to take anything too seriously::
PAUSE
Episode Title: When a plan comes together
Time Lapse: 24 hours