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Personal log: Hilee,Richard,B.Lt.,Asst.Engineer, U.S.S. Manticore NCC-5852-A

 

The shift has been rather routine as shifts go...all systems are operating at peak effiency and the new crew replacements appear to be settling in nicely. The reservations being noted by those of us as experienced crew seem to be retreating as well.

 

The engineering staff are working right along as if we were on a routine patrol in a friendly sector of space instead of smack dab in the middle of Romulan space and at Red alert. Midshipman Smith is performing very well in the monitoring of the generators and power tapps as was assigned to him.The other engineer replacements we have taken under observation appear to be adjusting and performing duties as expected.

 

The true test of the newbies will be about the same time all hell breaks loose. I had secretly hoped for additional time for their transition to Manticore and field experience if you will. The security Commander assigned to us had quietly voiced concerns as well. Both Ej and I have hopefully quited her reservations with our assurance and levity.

 

The shift had been progressing smoothly as indicated until Doug T.,Our fellow engineer had begun to demonstrate symptoms of being ill. The matter evolved around a headache he has been suffering from by his words were approximately a week in duration. Taking Doug over to a table fellow engineer Ej pulled a med kit and did a quick look over of Doug and of course directed him to sickbay.

 

The Sec Commander had a look of concern as Ej went about the quick exam. The matter was covered as Kansas was advised Ej had been an Amo prior to assignment to Manticore. The fact he had been so in my opinion still did not help quiet her concerns. Doug left Meng and reported to sickbay as a follow up query confirmed he had made it there and was apparently resting quietly.

 

Taking in account the copious amounts of java we all had been consuming from the pot on the bench I noticed a rather humorous response from Kansas as she appeared to be unknowingly rapidly patting her foot...continually. I took the time to quietly point that action out to Ej and simply asked him if he agreed she may have had enough java in a jovial manner. The response from him was just as humorous in intent with no ill intended I am sure.

 

During the time we were all going about our routine duties when it became clear there was a noticeable increase of transporter usage and power allocation routed accordingly as it was demanded. I and Ej had discussed this and came to a probable conclusion the additional power and usage was in preparation for our mission.

 

The power and usage of the transporters increased and continued. I had related to others that if in fact there was any urgent need for us we would be promptly contacted in the event something was awry. Closely monitoring the transporters and usage Ej had voiced he was looking over their beam points. I agreed and continued to allocate power as needed even though so much activity is rare.

 

Looking over and monitoring systems and comparisons from a physical walk around and data recording I called up to the bridge to make regular reports to Chief Garnoopy and relay power allocation status. I continued and waited for response even asking if there was anything we here in engineering should be prepared for as power usage had risen only to be met with "Silence"....Computer End log: ..Beep...! ;)