The display of the simulated test ended and Brenn spoke.  "As I said, we need actual test data now and Starfleet wanted observers present to verify the findings.  Two tests will be performed.   The first will require your ship to take one of the warheads to a designated test site where it will be placed on an derelict freighter via shuttlecraft and detonated so we can observe and record results.  If those are satisfactory, we will proceed to the next phase where a second warhead will be fitted to one of your Mark IV torpedoes and fired from your ship at another freighter of the same design so we can compare the two results.  For that reason, I will need your ships specifications so we can assure optimal distance and safety for your vessel."
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"Commander, my Padd is glitching. I cannot do an accurate comparison." As she keeps tapping the Padd trying to get it to restart or reset. Her frustration evident as time seems to be important.

Alex was more into medical than science.

He was more focused on observing the team and maybe the other staff. He barely glanced at the screens, trusting the team to handle their parts.

In reply to Your Loving GM (msg # 1):

"Very impressive.  Now lets hope the tests work as well as the simulation did."  Listening to what Dr. Brenn had to say, he nodded, "Safety is certainly the utmost importance.  Chief Blatt, along with Commander sh'Elliaph, can look over the data and determine the proper distance for the safety of the ship.  You've certainly have more inportant things to consider."
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Kate, for the most part, remained quiet during the exchange but put on a pleasant smile.  Thinking about her loving wife to make the smile more natural than a forced one,
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In reply to Katherine Seward (msg # 5):

Fiddling with his padd, he makes some notes.
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Jason didn't comment about what Dr. Brenn said but did go over to Thani when she started to have issues with her padd. "Here, let me see it." He held his hand out.


He was standing very close to the Andorian and lowered his head slightly, his back turned to most of the room while studying the issue with the padd.
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She nods to Jason to acknowledge him, "Thanks for checking the Padd." She looks to Dr. Brenn, "Can you transmit the data to my Padd Dr. Brenn, I'd love to review your findings."


Assuming she can review now she's now aware of possible deception, she's going to review with more scrutiny.

He nodded to Thani. "You're welcome."

Jason moved back at that point to stand off to the side and behind Kate, appearing to guard her back. As the diplomat she might just have to get use to him being there.

Leaning back Kate glanced at Jason and whispers to him.

Listening intently to everyting being said, totally to any subterfuge that might be going on, he looked at the Andorian, Blatt nods, "Yes, Commander sh'Elliaph and I will take great care in going over the specifications making sure everything and everyone is safe."

"Oh, it's no trouble at all and I'd feel better if I could cross-correlate your findings with my own," Brenn replied to Geary's remark, attempting to be diplomatic in the face of unexpected resistance and unaccustomed to being told no. "We only have the two functional prototypes and I want to show Starfleet the most accurate results as soon as possible.  I'm sure you can appreciate my position."
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In reply to Your Loving GM (msg # 13):

Jason tilted his head slightly at Kate before whispering back.

He perked up at what Brenn said. There was currently two functional prototypes. Did that mean there were more at some point? "Doctor Brenn, where are these prototypes being held right now?"

He was curious to see how secure they were and studying the Doctor like a hawk. "I would like to see them, if you please." That was almost a demand, but he had reasons to make sure these were secure and not a danger to the ship crew.
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Thani looks at the data, smiles and then to Chief Blatt, "I'm not a demolitions expert, but the rest of this good to me. Your thoughts?"

"Dr. Brenn, I do understand your position." Geary stopped and studied the situation a bit. "I assume that Starfleet did give you specifications in order for you to build the prototypes for this test.  If there are other specifications required that I am not aware of, I can always inquire with Capain Greene and another one of our engineers, Commander Laurent for a better course of action."

In reply to Decker Geary (msg # 16):

"Well, of course Starfleet gave me the specification for a Mark IV photon torpedo," Brenn said with a scowl, "but I can't conduct a proper test without..."  He grunted in frustration and waved his hand dismissively.  "Do as you wish.  I will simply note this in my report to Starfleet."

His attention turned to the man who had also had spoken.  Introductions hadn't been made and Breen hadn't really care then or now.  Brenn was about to ask Jason who he was, but no longer had the patience.  "Ru'Gal, show the Ensign the prototypes so he can be satisfied they're not fakes."

Kate nods slightly at Jason and smiles at Dr. Brenn. "Forgive Ensign Walker, I'm sure he's just taking an active role in a part of the briefing we got before our arrival.  I'm sure you understand Dr. Brenn that outside parties likely have considerable interest in these devices, both to prevent us from developing this technology, and to gain it for themselves." Kate states calmly as she looks at Jason, having expected him to want to wait until after we'd have our briefing before wanting to inspect the devices personally or anything like this.
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In reply to Katherine Seward (msg # 18):

Jason nodded to Kate's explanation. "There isn't a immediate rush on this," he said, taking the hint. He was concerned with the security of the devices but didn't seem inclined to demand to see things now since Kate appeared to have things handled.

Alex looks at Commander Geary, "Sir, I must have misheard, did you say Commander Laurent?" Clearly concern painting his face, he was feeling a bit disheartened if the new Commander was having a mental lapse. Alex walks closer to Cmdr. Geary to observe him for signs of being unwell, or worse, being unfit.

Thani stares at Chief Engineers Blatt's face as her's gets closer to get his attention, her antennae pointed directly at Blatt's face. "Chief, are you okay? Science is good. You want to talk science?"

Looking up from his padd at the andorian, "oh, um, everything thing fine." Smiling, "I've been looking over these designs and well, they are most elegant."  he paused, realizing what she had actually said, "oh, sorry, Commander, The science is really good.  and yes, I'd be glad to talk science with you at any time."

In reply to Alex Dupont (msg # 20):

Looking up at the doctor, "Yes Dr. Dupont I did."  Seeing the doctor walk over, Gear typed a message on his padd with one word, HONEYPOT, and showed it to him.

Looking over at Dr. Brenn, "Please excuse my misunderstanding, Doctor, but did Star Fleet not give you the specifications of a Sabre Class Star Ship?"
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In reply to Decker Geary (msg # 23):

"No, they neglected to," Brenn sniffed.  "I don't need your secrets, I just wanted to know your sensor fidelity and shield capacity so I could place the ship as close as possible without risking its safety.  As I plan on being on it during the test, I have no interest in putting it in jeopardy.  I suppose the general specification will suffice, if you would be so kind."

In reply to Dr. Brenn (msg # 24):

"I do apologize, Dr. Brenn. I shall get that rectified for you." He was satisfied he got under the tarkaran's skin, hopefully it would cause him to slip upand expose what he is hiding.

Looking over at the Chief engineer, "Chief Blatt, Would you be so kind as to transmit to Dr. Brenn the specifications of a Sabre Class Star Ship so he can compare it to his own findings?"
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In reply to Decker Geary (msg # 25):

Hearing his name, he held up his hand to Thani, "Pardon me."  Looking over at the curly haired officer, "Yes commander, I will transmit the data right now." Then he quickly typed on his padd and sent the official Star Fleet published information for the general viewing.

Hearing that Walker was going to go look at the prototypes, "Walker, um, Specialist Walker, mind if we tag along?"  Then turning to Thani, "Want to go look at the prototype, check it against the plans?"

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Thani is very energetic, "Absolutely! Science in action. Seeing the practical application of an abstract come to fruition!" As she lays a hand on Blatt's. "I'm ready whenever we can go!"

Jason tilted his head slightly to Kate. "I will return since the Doctor is so kindly allowing access to the devices ma'am." He gave a nod to Ru'Gal before halting at the voices behind him. He turned to Bart and and then tapped his collar.

"It's Ensign now, sir," he said with a brief grin at his friend which faded as his gaze moved to Thani when she touched Bart's hand. "Of course, you and Commander sh'Elliaph are welcome to join me," he said with a nod, voice even and professional.

He turned back to Ru'Gal and offered a faint smile. "Thank you for your paitence. Please show us the devices."

In reply to Jason Walker (msg # 28):

"This way, please," Ru'Gal said as he led Jason and the others out of the conference room and into another lab space.  Inside, another Takaran stood lowering a housing over one of two assemblies recognizable as warheads to Mark IV photon torpedoes, the other already finished.  "Excuse me," Ru'Gal said to the technician, "but these people are from Starfleet to examine the prototypes."

Glancing back at Jason and anyone who had followed, he added, "You may conduct non-intrusive examinations of the warheads, but please do not do anything that might accidentally trigger them as I would prefer not to be blown up."
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In reply to Decker Geary (msg # 25):

"Very good, then, Commander Geary," Brenn said as the data began coming through, calmer but still impatient.  "How soon can we get underway?  I'm eager to begin."

Thani is eager to check out the prototype. But not eager to be blown up. She'll be cautious in her review of the prototype. "Tell me about photon torpedoes Chief Blatt." She says while inspecting.

Looking at the insignia on Walker's uniform, and being a bit embarrassed at not noticing the before, "Congratulations!  Can't think of anyone else that deserves a promotion more.  Afer we are done here, we'll need to celebrate."

The touch on his hand startled as he instinctively pulled away.  Guessing that social touching must be an Andorian trait, he put no meaning behind the touch. "As you know, the photon torpedo is basically..." As he explains some of the history of torpedoes.

Excited to see the workings of this new weapon, responding to Ru'Gul, "I will absolutely be careful."  Careful not to touch anything as he did a sight inspection on the device, "Any idea on how long Dr. Brenn has been developing the torpedo?"
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In reply to Dr. Brenn (msg # 30):

"Of course Dr. Brenn, As am I.  First we will need to do a final safety check and relay the coordinates of the test site to the helm." Pausing a bit before he continues, "I would say an hour after we get them on board the ship, two at the latest."

Scan results:

He nodded to Bart. "Thank you. At least I can now legally be in the officer's mess and lounge." He grinned at the newly promoted Chief. "And since you were made Chief, double celebration?" Though it was said with a little bit sadness considering how Bart was promoted to Chief Engineer.

While Bart explained things to Thani, Jason got a closer look at both devices. He dredged up what little he knew about their workings with some information being added by Bart's words.

"I do not see anything to cause concern in either device," he said to Thani and Bart.

A good once over was given to the room the devices were in and the people in the room, mostly out of curiosity but some of it was concern for security. The problems and points of contention that he might see.

Captain's Log - Supplemental

The reports by the away team have left me with misgivings.  Brenn appears to be either highly anxious or engaged in some form of subterfuge.  Left to my own devices, I might consider stopping the test until I figured out which is the case, but Starfleet is eager to see the results of the test and I have no solid grounds to delay the test.

Because of the sensitive nature of the prototype, I'm sending Lt. Keyes, Chief Blatt, Lt. Cmdr sh'Elliaph and Ensign Walker's security team on a shuttle to the station to safely bring up the first warhead and take it to the designated test site.  There, they will attached the warhead to a derelict freighter where they will rendezvous with the Mihoshi at approximately 100,000km away.  Transporters would certainly be quicker, but Starfleet will indulge me if I don't want it one on my ship just yet.
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In reply to Farah Greene (msg # 36):

Using the shuttle to secure the warhead, Blatt carefully secures it in place making sure all is well before transporting it to the freighter.

Jason gathers his team and boards the shuttle behind Bart.
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Vanna cracked her knuckles before taking a seat in the pilot's chair onboard the shuttle Farah had assigned for the mission.  She glanced over the readouts while waiting for everyone to load onboard and then notifies the bridge that they are departing.  She happily launches and reorients herself with the station bringing the ship about in a slow orbit of the station before diving in toward the shuttle bay.

In the situation room with Captain Greene, "Captain, Lt. Keyes and Cheif Blatt can can transport secure the warhead to the freighter, along with a couple of crewman.  They can take their time getting it to the freighter.  Hopefully we can get back to the station and see if we can figure out what Dr. Brenn is hiding."  Pausing for a moment, and then smile coyly at Captain Greene, "And they should take every precaution in the transport, don't want to go too fast in case the warhead is too unstable to handle transport." Taking a more serious tone, "And in the meantime perhaps we can have Ms. Seward interview people on the station to ferret out what Dr.  Brenn might be hiding."

In reply to Decker Geary (msg # 40):

"Lt. Keyes, You were probably going to do this anyways, however as you approach the freighter, please start a short range scan for any abnormalities." Almost slapping himself for micro managing, he knew this was a good crew, but his carefulness got the better of him sometime.

Dice Rolls... (Uh, so... Yeah. Who wrote this instruction manual upside down?)

23:52, Today: Thani sh'Elliaph rolled 37 using 2d20 ((20,17)).