To See Or Not To see

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To See Or Not To See

 

Personal Log: Angelis,John,A.,:Lt.Jg., Pilot/Acting CAG,U.S.S. Reaent

 

Computer begin recording: Beep....

 

Perception...That is the one nagging thought that has been with me since the department heads meeting with the Commander. There had been a myriad of suggestions from the various departments as it pertained to our present and looming situation.

 

The ideas while numerous did have some merit. The problem we are presented with is not only a technical issue;Possibly a real legal question as well. I listened as an idea of cloaking the ship was stated, Even my second Mr.Nansk had offered an interesting point of view on the matter post his discussion with our chief engineer,Though taken under advisement the proposal does not come close in encompassing the overall situation we find ourselves plummeting head long into.

 

The Captain was pretty specific in his meaning and objectives, I was sure the others had caught his inference to the situation he has placed us into...perhaps not. I have been going over and over the ships library and archival data base in an attempt to glean some kind of data from historical data that may be of use in this situation. I have sent my ideas and data to both the engineering and science dept. for evaluation.

 

The matter of legality as it pertains to the treaty of Algeron had been perplexing me and nagging constantly. The mention of cloaking the ship,or even a small fighter contingent raised my interest,though cloaking be the operative term used,is clearly defined by the treaty as an illegal pursuit from the UFP point of view. I was looking over some related data from the archives when a foot note and reference flashed on the screen.

 

Taking the prompt to the file as indicated led to somewhat different technology that had been used in the past. The tech is known,and used on literally every star ship in the fleet, The application of holo emissions, Or more specifically mobile emitter devices. I began to scroll through the data taking notes and paying special attention to the power requirements needed for the devices as well as their construction. The data taken may prove valuable to our chief engineer as well as sciences.

 

The data seemed endless as Angel carefully searched the volumes of data, Perceptual filters, Parabolic mirrors,holo emitter projectors,etc.,etc., The list went on and on as the hours passed. Shaking the fatigue from his shoulders..."Gods I am not a blasted engineer or a scientist". The idea may just work, I am a pilot with a keen awareness of a tactical advantage over the enemy is a blessing...and may well prove an asset to us all.

 

Taking the notes and data and forwarding them to their respective departments and finally looking up at the chronometer realizing just how late it was, Thoughts of his wife Schawnsee in their quarters alone,and had probably been waiting up late for him filled his thoughts. The couple had very little quality time together anymore,the demands of duty and their respective responsibilities seemed to fill every waking moment on a day to day basis. I will have to get some rest before we are to meet the XO again ...He is expecting answers this time ,Not conjecture or discussions on what could be or may work. We need some pretty concrete solutions to our rapidly approaching encounter.

 

The data has been sent and distributed, I am awaiting reports on the departments and their findings. looking around the FO office,looking out over the fighter bay all was quiet at this late hour with the occasional crewman going about their shift assignments. Turning off the data search ...closing down his message terminal Angel rose from the desk and headed for the door on his way to quarters and his beloved. Almost forgot...Computer end log..: Beep...!