"Vulcan Logic... Human Fears"
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Stardate: 60340.2230
The HATHOR had been in Cardassian space for over an hour without detection.
Though Stormwind knew that a lot of factors where in play, it was still very
odd for it to be this easy. The Vulcan FCO had kept quiet for the most part and simply concentrated on his duties. To keep the ship on course to SURIAL lll and maintain a watch on the the two Cardassian patrol vessels. But his mind forever looking for an edge, a way to help both ships and crews complete their mission he had kept abreast of the reports showing current status of the repairs to the USS ANUBIS.
His vulcan mind had weighed a number of factors and came up with an idea
that in human terms... would kill to birds with one stone. The problem as he saw it was a need to know what the Cardassians were dealing with and how that might impact the two ships. The ANUBIS sensors could do it if they were working, The HATHORS did not have the full range needed, but they could get that range by relay. If they used the sensors on the DRAGONSEYE.
If they sent the small ship toward the affected sector its sensors could
augment both larger ships sensors allowing for greater range. Only one problem in his mind. There was no way he could broach the subject with the Captain. He had already pushed the limits of her patience and he was not willing to do so again. But he knew it was a viable plan that should be looked at.
Glancing over his shoulder he saw the Romulan/Terran hybrid in conversation
with the XO/CEO. Turning back to his instruments he had an idea... punching up the SEC/TAC station he sent his idea to the big Hirogen with a request to pass it on but not to use his name. Hoping the hunter would act as asked he returned to his flight controls.
Uxtar was surprised to see a message on his board from the Flight Control
station, downloading it onto a PADD he read it. The look of consternation
on his face would have pleased the human side of Derek if he had seen it.
Rolling his shoulders in a shrug he stepped up to the center seat.
"Excuse me Captain I think this might be of interest to you. He held out the
PADD.
Taking the PADD Serena read through the plan and turning to the HIrogen...
"Captain!..." The FCO said with a little more emotion than he meant to.
"Both Cardassians have charged weapons, ship one is leaving the area at high warp. The other seems to be moving to take its position... It will cross our bow in under 3 minutes."
"Helm slow us down, how close will he pass?" she asked shifting forward in
her seat.
Stormwind had managed to suppress his human eagerness and answered calmly as
a Vulcan would. "He will pass just at the limit of their sensor range, his sensors are all trained on the departing vessel. He will not detect us."
The collective sigh from those on the bridge was like a release of steam
from an over full boiler.
Serenna eased back into her chair. Remembering the PADD clutched in her
hand. Taking out a stylus she made a comment and signed it. Turning to
Ensign UXTAR she looked up at him, and handed him the PADD. "I will take
this under advisement, send it to the ANUBIS for further investigation"
"Yes Ma'm" answered the tall Hunter. Glancing at his Vulcan friend, he could
not wait for their next time off when he owed him a real drink.
The Vulcan had barely heard what was said behind him. If the decision was to
be put in the hands of the Captain of the ANUBIS... well he knew it would be a dead issue. Even though the worst that could happen would be the loss of one crewman and an unproven ship. It was in his mind however the logical thing to do. Though no life is expendable some are more important than others and he would willing trade his life for that of the ILO's.
But like so many things in his life... that was in the hands of others.
------- 2006 post #034
Setting: USS HATHOR, Bridge
Brian Matthews
as
Ensign Derek Stormwind
FCO
USS HATHOR
