Sniffing About

[Le Morte 0]

Sniffing About

 

Duty Log with personal observations: Le Morte,Lt.,Asci, Sky Harbor Aegis

 

The past two days have been quite revealing. The ongoing search for suitable asteroids that meet at least the minimum benchmark for accommodating the construction of shipyard repair as well as construction has been promising.

 

The first day rendered little along the needed requisites as layed out in the meeting in the conference room headed by Ambassador Drankum. The particulars of course were the primary crux of the search. The expanded search deeper into the asteroid field has yielded not a few ...rather six bodies that do meet the requirements including the prerequisites concerning security.

 

The preliminary data has cut that number to four as the mineral composition of two have not met spectral and mineralogical parameters I had setup prior to iniating the scans for what is needed to carry out this project.The promising candidates have met the base requirements for mineral composition and will prove valuable as a resource for raw materials if needed. The Nickel and Iron content alone will aid in the defense of the complex .

 

The Titanium veins running throughout the asteroids should prove valuable as a ready source for our needs once processed. The base components for Adamantine are laced throughout the subjects along with other trace minerals including Copper,Vadnium,as well deposits of Palladium...with traces of Platinum.

 

The heart of the search was as well observed throughout the discovery process in the event said bases come under attack ...they lay within minutes of Aegis should fighter support be needed. The asteroids actual positioning should assist in the matter as well because of their locations deeper in the field with closer situated bodies around the proposed asteroids in my opinion greatly improves and deters the opportunity for a rapid attack.

 

The main four asteroids for consideration are located in close proximity to one another and their positions appear stable. The possible dilemma posed by the nature of wandering asteroid bodies appears to be negligible and may be controlled by thruster vectoring or other technology available to correct any unforeseen shifts and movements.

 

There have been other concerns as well for the welfare of my fellow science officers that have been plagued with some kind of virus that apparently attacks their ability for telepathic reading and communication. The reports from medical have been promising and it appears they may actually be able to return to duty soon.

 

The memory of having to forcefully and physically sling Leilani over my shoulder and deliver her to sickbay in her evening gown still comes to mind. The apparel though stunning and rather sheer...and did compliment her, as well brought to bear that something was definitely wrong with her. I am sure any other time the situation would bring about a few grins or snickers were the situation not potentially grave in nature.

 

The look of sheer un recognition on Aliana's face as she looked up from the bio bed she had been positioned on answered any question as to the severity of the situation. The fact she as well as other Bajorans on this station were taken down so quickly concerns me greatly. The fact others may have overlooked in their observations which indicated the severity of their condition was their minds...Any scientist must rely on their mental prowess and abilities to be effective.

 

The look and question to me from little Aliana did indeed get my attention. The fact earlier in the morning we had been working together and having our departmental clever banter back and forth with others there in our little group came to such a quick and decisive turn it was eventful to say the least.

 

The medical section are some of the very best the fleet has to offer and I have no doubt Doctors Nick and Isabeau have found an agent to counteract the condition both Leilani and little Aliana have been suffering through. I have little doubt this experience has been quite unenjoyable for any of the telepaths involved. The fact Leilani and Aliana are from my department does bring it to a bit more personal level.

 

I have completed my preliminary report for Mr.Porter and have filed it. I have only now taken stock of the passage of time as I have not been to quarters in excess of two days now...Aliana would have playfully reminded me of that were she here. I and Aliana had even spoken of possibly having dinner sometime in the near future. I wonder if her affliction will have any bearing with our daily interaction or will she simply remember everything that has transpired. I am of course concerned how Leilani and the others involved are doing and the results of their experience as well.

 

I have had the good fortune to be placed among a very good team of professionals as well as caring and supportive compassionate fellow scientist's. I believe the Terran reference is we have over the past months grown closer in our personal relations and have moved onto becoming not only co workers but ...Friends. I may have the vernacular wrong as it may be perceived, However I as well know friends are few and far between in this universe and to lose any is a great injustice indeed.

 

I must take note this area and sector of space I find most comforting and sure others may find that quite strange. The distance and solitude from other major ports or races on par technologically with us most relaxing to me and inviting at the same time. I have been of course reviewing the data from our scans of the border area and long range scans of our surrounding sector and find it almost calling me...quietly tempting me on and giving the quite solace of being home. The latter of course is quite impossible as we are light years from the space I have been calling home.

 

I was amazed at the lack of knowledge from Aliana as she appeared taken back by the short abilities those of my race have...latent abilities that are born into each of us literally at the genetic level. I wonder if she has the ability to either read or sense my thoughts and memories or am I immune to their telepathic abilities. The fact she was taken back by my observations may indicate their inability to read certain other life forms.

 

The issue is actually mute as I have grown fond of this little individual and her ways she demonstrates a true zeal for life and enjoyment. The occasion to interact with others that understand and accept shall I say rather unusual or unique life style as is with my race is a genuine rarity and a gem to be closely cared for.

 

The decks have grown quite...the usual sounds from the corridors have dissipated as it has grown very late into the morning hours relatively speaking. I have exhausted my supply of portable nourishment as well. I need to shut down and head for quarters to relax and feed. I hope this day will find my friends in better shape physically and mentally while I have been sniffing about our surrounding space...Computer...End log...Beep.! ;)