"Tempered Frustration"

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McLean’s Logs

Lieutenant George McLean

Chief Engineer

USS Reaent- NCC 3345-G

 

0402.20

“Tempered Frustration”

 

Despite a miraculous change in attitude, George could hardly keep secret the external manifestations of his inward frustration. It seemed that ever since power was restored to the majority of the ship, the motivation for action deflated. Sure, some departments were making progress, but the efforts were largely independent. Coordination is what they needed. George recognized this and he hoped Captain Michaels would concur.

 

Yet, what could they do? What more could they try? Would their situation change? George hoped so, but he wasn’t all that optimistic. They were outmatched, outgunned and even out-reasoned. There the Reaent sat near this ever so mysterious, but deadly, probe, knowing little more than when they started following it. They also knew well that this probe was their only ride home. Yet, communications had for the most part failed and the hull of the probe was impenetrable to the Reaent’s scans.

 

“Finally,” George spoke while releasing a large quantity of air. The com from the bridge had beckoned all Department Heads to report to the bridge. George hoped that this staff meeting would produce the solution to their problem. The chances seemed slim, but George allowed himself at least a few strands of hope in his fellow officers. He knew through science and tactical reports that efforts were underway to analyze the hull of the probe more extensively. George agreed that this was the right course of action.

 

It seemed that low on resources and out of options, that it was time to take a proactive approach to the situation. George figured that the key to defeating this probe at worst, or using this probe, at best, would be the solution even if it meant being lost in the vastness of space for many years. It was time to do something.

Edited February 22, 2004 by LtGeorgeMcLean