AQ/D08 - Security Complex

[Paul]

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[Jez Mala]

Jez entered the Security Complex, it was buzzing with activity, as the Security Department began preparing for Aquila's latest mission. She wasn’t sure how she felt about another mission, as it posed many questions, with the mysterious goings on aboard the Cardassian ship could they be heading into another Cardassian mystery, she was lucky last time in that she only injured her leg. What would this latest mission bring?

Jez looked around and saw that she was the highest ranking officer in the Security Complex at the moment she figured that she should get Security and the ship ready for their mission until Commander Kurasa arrived and briefed them about their mission.

Jez spotted Sovak, he looked to be annoyed, but Sovak was a Vulcan so being annoyed wasn’t possible as annoyed indicated an emotional state Chances were that Sovak was working on some intellectual puzzle.

“Sovak, we need a full Security Scan of the ship, I suspect that we will be departing soon and we want to be ready.” Said Jez, her tone confident. Sovak raised a eyebrow “Indeed, Where is Commander Kurasa? “ said Sovak. “Well Logic would dictate that she is in a briefing with the Captain and will be here as soon as possible. Until then we need to make sure that we would carry on as if she was here.” Replied Jez.

Jez was a bit frustrated she was Sovak’s superior officer, but he acted like he was above her somehow. She wasn’t sure if it was that she was a female or that she was young or some weird combination of the two, but Sovak did what he was ordered.

“Listen up people, we need to be ready.” Said Jez.

[Jez Mala]

Jez and the Security department worked feverishly at getting ready for the upcoming mission. Jez didn’t need her telepathy to see that the entire crew seemed to have a desire to make sure that unlike the last mission this one would be a complete success.

However , Jez took everything in stride. She was growing restless, she couldn’t wait for Commander Kurasa to arrive and brief them on the mission. Jez was worried about the Commander, she had been keeping to herself. Jez hoped to spend some time with the Commander on this recent shorleave, Jez was positive that the Commander would enjoy the Mardi Gras adventure on the Holodeck, but Kurasa was nowhere to be seen.

[Shione Kurasa]

Having finished with the meeting of the Command team Shione checked her Padd and determined that Jez was indeed in Security.

As she approached the door she patted the small bundle in her pocket and strode through

"Hello all, I supposed you missed me ," she added jovially.
She had been trying to add some warmth to her repertoire and hoped that comment hadn't fallen flat, but she did get some grins and a wink from her #1.

Looking around she spotted her new officer and paused, speaking to all present

"The Captain and First Officer were both very pleased with this departments actions before during and after the last mission and in recognition I am extending an extra leave day when we arrive. You will need to coordinate but I feel you all have earned it. In addition, the Captain gave me another new shiny bauble as apparently I accomplished something as did another of our own," and she drew the small case from her pocket and continued speaking as she opened it, "And that would be our newest Lieutenant Junior Grade Jez Mala."

Extending the small case with her left she proffered a hand shake. "Congratulations Lieutenant." There were smiles, nods and attaboys directed at Jez. "Well done"

==Tag Jez==

[Jez Mala]

Jez was busy reading a status report when she heard her name, she looked up to see Commander Kurasa. The Commander seemed chipper. Jez smiled

"The Captain and First Officer were both very pleased with this department's actions before, during and after the last mission and in recognition I am extending an extra leave day when we arrive. You will need to coordinate but I feel you all have earned it. In addition, the Captain gave me another new shiny bauble as apparently I accomplished something as did another of our own," and she drew the small case from her pocket and continued speaking as she opened it, "And that would be our newest Lieutenant Junior Grade Jez Mala." Commander Kurasa.

Jez felt a rush of pride, she couldn’t believe it , she got promoted. She wasn’t expecting this, she got a medal and a promotion,

Commander Kurasa extended the small case with her left and she proffered a hand shake. "Congratulations Lieutenant." There were smiles, nods and attaboys directed at Jez. "Well done"

Jez pleasantly accepted the Commanders hand, she was taken aback, she had no idea that she was even up for a promotion, “Oh thank you Commander, I appreciate that very much. I’m Honored.” Said Jez, her voice filled with surprise. “Commander, we're doing our permission checks.” Said Jez, her voice filled with confidence.



== Tag.==

[Jez Mala]

Jez was still processing the news of her promotion, she felt honored that her hard work had been recognized. She couldn’t wait to write Teddy Bear and tell him all about it. As the other officers congratulated her, she felt a sense of pride.

The Officers continued getting ready for their mission, running security scans, reviewing Security protocols, visually confirming weapons inventory, as sometimes computers can miss things, as computers are only as good as the people who programmed them.

“ Congratulations Lieutenant Mala.” Said Sovak, his tone emotionless and dry.

Jez looked at Sovak and smiled, she had never heard him say anything complimentary to her ever. “Thank you, Sovak, I appreciate that,” Said Jez.

The Security Complex was a hive of activity at any given moment, but at the start of a mission it was even busier. Jez had to admit she would rather be fighting the bad guys than doing system checks.

[Jez Mala]

"Come on People step lively" Said Jez, he voice confident.

Jez felt a surge of pride, she began checking the internal Security sensors to make sure that they were functioning properly. She then turned to Sovak and said, "I'll be on the Bridge your in charge until I return." Sovak looked at Jez and in a simple, respectful tone. Said "Aye Lieutenant."


>> Bridge.>>

[Shione Kurasa]

[Kurasa to Mala. Lieutenant please assemble 4 NCO's along with yourself and assure that your dress uniforms are ready for an official diplomatic greeting. As of this moment I do not have a specific time, but I will give you all possible notice.

We are told to expect a VIP arrival shortly after reaching our destination. That's all I have for now, Kurasa out,]

==Tag Mala==

[Beno Velaul]

Once the message was open, the video almost instantly started to play. Her uniform was mostly on, with her tunic draped over her shoulders.

[Commander allow me to introduce to you Project Skynet. (The coding for the Trajan horse started to appear next to Beno.) This is a Trojan horse virus that stays inactive unless first accessed by an unauthorized source. Once the virus is introduced into a foreign system it starts to work on their communications, and then their sensors. Soon it spreads into their sensors essentially shutting them down. 

Its an adaptive algorithm that adjusts to its environment, and attacks that might come its way. In its final stage a rolling blackout of all major systems, this would be our exit strategy. Once we are safely off the planet, the program slowly starts to shut down. An hour later the entire virus disappears from their systems, and their life can continue like before just without us.

Normally I like to ask when did Noah build the Ark? In this case. (Her facial expressions changed to emphasize a point.) Dinner out is more appropriate, a good dinner will clear everything up...] The message ended there.