=/\= Deck 1 - Ready Room =/\=
Nathanial approached the Ready room doors, he pressed the chime but instead of waiting for a response proceeded inside. Spotting the captain at her desk, he continued his stride up to the desk.
"What the hell is going on? What are we thinking? Putting a untested and unknown program into the ship, its already accessed all sections of the Sensor pod, god knows what its going to do! For god's sake Captain, the sensor pod, heck the ship is very delicate, and... and... and! I wasn't even consulted on the installation and effect of the scientific subsystems and most importantly the Sensor pod!" He took a breath and paused.
Fwap! The loud sound of Shiarrael slamming her PADD onto the desk reverted through the ready room. "Lieutenant" she looked up slowly and scowled at her science officer "I suggest you walk out the ready room, reenter, and address me properly- unless you wish to find yourself yelling at the brig wall." Her eyes glanced at her chrono "you have ten seconds before my forgiveness for your behavior wears off…nine…"
Nathanial stood defiant listening to the Captain count down, he knew that he was out of line with storming in, but also felt that the whole debacle of this AI program was out of line as well, as such he was torn between his convictions and the upcoming wrath of his Captain.
Seven....Six....
His mind began to way the consequences, would he still be heard if he walked out and back in, or would he be looked at less for not standing up for what he believed in.
Four...Three..
His mind finally convincing him that he could still talk a case for the situation if he walked out he gave off a slight huff to show he did not want to back down, but she did have rank, and walked out the door.
Turning at the door he pressed the door chime and awaited his Captains reply.
"Enter." Shiarrael said, calmly, with a slight grin enjoying itself on her mouth. When Nathanial reentered she relaxed "what is the problem Lieutenant, and speak slowly."
Nathanial took a deep breath before starting. "A unknown AI program has been installed into the ship computers gaining full access to all systems, including all science sub-systems as well as the Sensor Pod. I was not consulted in this situation, and i feel.." he paused thinking of a word to fully describe how he was feeling, but in the end could only come up with something simple. "...insignificant, to the whole situation. I garner that you picked me for this position due to hopefully me displaying the knowledge and gut for the job..."
"You mean the SAVANT?" Shiarrael asked- she had heard of the program which had arrived with the Vulcans. It unsettled her but she did not see it as something to get worked up about "it arrived with the Vulcans and is intended to improve the ability of the science department to analyze and catalogue data- unless you feel that you are so skilled that you do not need the assistance of computers then I must wonder why you are so agitated?"
"Why am I so agitated? Because my Captain did not even consider that someone so skilled wasn't consulted in regards to the potential outcomes of such a program. I mean Captain, not even a memo. Am I just a poster boy for the Science Department, while you call all the shots, or did you actually put me here due to my skill at running the department. The issue here is not the installation of the program, but how it was conducted."
Nathanial took a deep breath, he knew he was on the border of letting his emotions take control, he was unsure why he felt this way, maybe it was because he had been trusted with a responsibility, and so easily was that responsibility shown to be null and void.
"Computer systems fall under Operations and Engineering. Why do I need to consult you Lieutenant? The SAVANT was brought by the Vulcans and they insisted that the computer system would aid them during their time aboard. I was hoping Mister Dicari would have vetted the system before full implementation however he has since went on hunger strike due to Engineering refusing to realign his new Operations console." She frowned "why are you really here Lieutenant? Certainly you are not offering a complaint because of an AI program that will aid your department?"
Nathanial paused at the question. Was it just the AI program, or was there something else? He had been through a lot lately, they all had... he considered this point, there was something, an inclining, he was never one to chase praise or compliment, but something about the last few months, and the lack of direct contact with the captain... it was all coming together, he wasn't sure exactly but he knew that he needed to spend some time with in the captains presence.
"True the Computer system falls under Operations and Engineering" He conceded "I am on the command team though, and something that would affect science so, even in a positive way... Well... I feel I should have been informed" He finished.
"I will keep this under advisement for the future Lieutenant- is this all?" Shiarrael smiled, the crew on Charon was different but unique.
Nathanial was unsure if that was all, but he was also unsure if that was not all. "Yes sir"
He answered quickly.
"Good." Shiarrael gestured to the door as he eyes returned to the PADD "you may leave."
Nathanial stood up and saluted before heading out of the office, he was unsure on exactly what had happened, but knew that something still did not feel right in his gut.
[End]
Captain Shiarrael Rehu
Commanding Officer
USS Charon
&
Lieutenant Nathanial Doyle
Chief Science Officer
USS Charon
