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|Title= For Crates Sake! | |||
|Short Description= Chief Ral Shaw addresses a problem with missing decouplers in the USS Artemis-A's cargo hold, leading to a detailed investigation. | |||
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Aboard the USS Artemis-A, Chief Petty Officer Ral Shaw approaches Ensign Chevalier with a concern about an inventory discrepancy in cargo hold 2. She reports that a crate supposed to contain plasma line decouplers, loaded on Betazed, was found empty, filled only with circuit boards. Despite being out of his division's current responsibilities, Chevalier helps investigate, revealing that the crate was likely mislabeled. He suggests performing a full inventory of the Betazed crates to ensure no further issues. Ral, although reluctant due to the significant effort required, agrees to proceed. They uncover that the inventory mismatch might have been intentional, hinting at deeper issues that will need further scrutiny. | |||
After investigating, Shaw determines that the crate was meant to be aboard the Octavia E Butler. Shaw connects with Nilsen and informs him that an audit revealed a discrepancy in the shipment, specifically crate Delta Victor Three Five Seven Zulu Zulu, and that Security might contact his department for further details. The conversation is briefly interrupted by a visitor delivering urgent news to Shaw, hinting at a connected issue on Deep Space 9. Nilsen recommends involving his brother, Madison, who works for Bajoran Security on DS9, to help resolve the matter and Shaw agrees. The call ends with both officers agreeing to follow up on the situation. After the call, Nilsen ponders the situation and decides to manually check the shipment in the cargo bay to avoid triggering any unwanted alerts. He contemplates whether to inform Lieutenant Commander Sherlock, weighing the potential outcomes. | |||
Shaw then contacts Officer Madison Nilsen on Deep Space Nine to report a smuggling incident. Shaw had found contraband in crates from DS9 intended for the Artemis, containing illegal items instead of the expected Starfleet supplies. When they meet, Shaw presents the contraband and explaining the smuggling details, implicating Starfleet’s supply chain, and hands the investigation over to Madison. | |||
Meanwhile on the USS Octavia E Butler, Nilsen discovers a mysterious crate in the lower aft cargo bay on Deck 11 that cannot be opened or scanned. Despite Nilsen’s efforts to access the crate, including trying to force it open manually and scanning its contents, he is unsuccessful due to the crate being lined with Poly-Protrerium. Attempts to use his codes and brute force also prove ineffective. Contemplating various solutions, he considers asking for assistance; first talking with Shaw, which proves unsuccessful, and then Richards. Despite numerous attempts, Richards is also unable to make any headway on the crate. | |||
Lieutenant Toxin Arlill, searching for his second in command Henri, encounters Nilsen and Richards in the cargo bay. Nilsen updates Arlill on the situation, mentioning the strange behavior of the crate and their failed attempts to open or scan it. Intrigued, Arlill suggests moving the crate to an independent lab to avoid any potential risks to the rest of the cargo. In the independent bay, the team continues their investigation. Richards' tricorder experiences technical issues, leading to a moment of levity as he admits to breaking it. Despite their efforts, the crate still resists all attempts to scan or open it. The team is puzzled by these components and their possible use. Richards expresses his suspicions about the crate's origins and the potential involvement of a smuggling operation. He keeps a close eye on Arlill, wary of any unusual behavior he's exhibiting. | |||
They discuss the possibility of smuggling and decide to track the crate's movements. Richards suggests checking the surveillance footage from the shuttlebay, while Arlill recommends placing a decaying isotope in the crate to monitor its location without alerting any potential smugglers. Nilsen and Richards discuss their concerns about the cubic lock on the crate and how easily someone could access the cargo bay of two Federation starships and Deep Space Nine. They contemplate the effort required to smuggle basic supplies and agree that it seems excessive for the replicator parts found in the crate. Arlill, feeling uneasy, questions if someone within Starfleet might be involved. | |||
Arlill retrieves the isotope from the Quartermaster’s office and inserts it into the crate. They then use Toxin Protocol 118 to return the crate to its original location, ensuring the area is clear of personnel. They plan to monitor the crate’s movements using the security cameras and the subspace beacon. As they wait for any developments, Toxin reflects on the turmoil in his mind caused by the presence of Henri and the mysterious crate. He questions if he has gone too far with his pranks on Nilsen, especially with the computer now adapting its interaction algorithms. | |||
After setting up a security alert for any movement on the crate, Nilsen confronts Arlill privately. He shares his suspicion that Richards might believe Arlill is involved in the smuggling. Arlill denies any involvement and emphasizes the importance of focusing on the real culprit. Despite his reassurances, Toxin feels uneasy about keeping Nilsen in the dark, especially since he has discovered cryptic communications related to the crate. The team continues to monitor the crate, hoping to uncover the truth behind its contents and the reason for the smuggling operation. They remain vigilant, prepared to follow any leads that might arise from their surveillance efforts. | |||
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https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-butler/c/8uaYF53OWgw/m/Hy9FbmISBQAJ | |||
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|Title= Alone Time for Miash | |Title= Alone Time for Miash | ||