"Audrey" to the Rescue

[Byblos 0]

Byblos led the team to an access hatch one deck up from their previous position. The hatch according to Pher's self named ODRI "Audrey" suggested an ODN junction box that could disrupt climate and atmospheric systems aboard the Vestibule. Byblos had never used an ODRI before aside from the "borrowed" one he showed Shane back on Tranquility. That time was humorous, this time it was something else all together. Byblos pried the junction box open.

 

QI`yah! Pher your friend here is quite a tool. But I need it to do some things for me, I think you'll need to hold it while I attempt to disrupt the data cables. One thing I can say is it looks like a Gular Optics type of wiring. Now when I was breaking into...places...on Tranquility, they used a common color code to designate which data systems the ODN junction was handling. I haven't done this in space, but I am going to assume the company did not change colors. Can you hold the OD-err Audrey here..and magnify this bundle right here?

 

"Sure." Pher positioned herself as best she could to help. "Just let me know what you want me to do. I'm better with pain sticks n dancing than this tech stuff."

 

"Well, if it makes you feel better Pher, I was better at blades as well. I've done a little of this. I'll try not to block the optics that handle gravity..Heheh." The Nausicaan habitually laughed a bit. Byblos was grateful the hatch was not located on the ceiling of the deck otherwise someone might have to give Pher a lift. Then again the others might enjoy that.

 

Byblos reached into his back pocket and produced a small case. The tool kit was small, but given what he was about to attempt with the tiny ODN lines they had to be temporarily blocked, not outright cut. "Pher I need to know once again, before I proceed what part of the ship and how long I need to disrupt the atmospheric systems. Also if you can get ODR- doh..Audrey to magnify the optical pulses flowing through these..I can hold Audrey if you need to get her up close to the optics

 

Now Pher, I really need to know again, exactly..what the Boss has planned. Otherwise I may Frak things up for all of us. Byblos looked down at Pher as serious as his Nausicaan face could look.

 

"He wants to control life support in engineering," Pher responded. "Not sure why. When you're in, give him a call but don't do anything until then. Keep them guessing if you can."

 

"Life support eh?" Byblos gave Audrey a close look in Pher's hands as it focused on the ODN lines. Thank latinum those things have basic engineering diagnostics tools. "Okay boss, tough question for you. Ready?"

 

Pher's eyes narrowed somewhat. "Ready."

 

I see two options. Option one, we remotely control the ODN relay I have isolated. The only way I seeing doing this is having Audrey mounted inside the panel. And yourself send an audio commands to it-her.

 

Second option, I stay behind here and manipulate the ODNs to engineering as things go down. I'll have to remain here to see it done. I guess it's crew size vs. not having your "Audrey." Sorry Pher, I did not come expecting this. It's your choice boss."

 

"What? Didn't anyone ever tell you to expect the unexpected? Titch..." Pher considered briefly. "Option one. Audrey, accept verbal commands from me through Bylbos' communicator, verify voiceprint."

 

She then looked up at Byblos. "I guess you're going to be with me."

 

Byblos tucked Audrey inside the ODN access panel, it's full attention to the ODN bundle wire handling engineering life support, next to it he placed his COMM unit activated. Finally the Nausicaan closed the hatch.

 

"Amazing Pher, I'll have to try to 'procure' an ODRI one day and name it 'Thing'. They would make quite a couple!" the Nausicaan laughed. "Okay Boss let's kill some mercs" Byblos followed Pher to the next task that lay ahead in engineering with the rest of the team.