Niomo's return to the Alsea

Niomo rematerialized on the transporter pad of the USS Alsea. He looked bewildered at the officer manning the transporter terminal. "Uh, why am I here?"

Chief Warrent Officer Jones looked at the engineer and simply stated, "New transporter regulations, sir. I've scanned both yourself and your belongings to make sure you are who you say you are. Lieutenant Commander Jureth says everyone has to make a stop here first before continuing on to their final destination."

Niomo sighed as the officer started punching in new commands to transfer him to engineering. "I guess with all the sabotage everyone is being overly cautious. Thanks for the heads up."

He was quickly transported to main engineering, watching as a few officers walked around checking systems. He hit his comm badge and made a broadcast to all the engineers onboard the ship. "Attention. All engineers are to report to Main Engineering for a full briefing. It will start in 10 minutes."

Niomo moved to his console and started bringing up the design schematics of the MicroCore as well as the redundant reactors that they would need to improve upon. He did not know the exact schedule that the Captain wanted to adhere to, so he assumed he had a few hours, at most. He began to think that the modifications needed on the MicroCore would take more than that, but he'd try his best. Worst came to worst, they'd fly as one ship. He was sure that Mr. Jureth would enjoy that fact.

As he worked, he saw engineering filling with many sleepy faces. He picked Lieutenant Thompson out of the pack and brought him forward. "James, we've got a big job to do. We need to basically build additional redundant fusion reactors to power our impulse engines. Additionally, we need to modifiy the tertiary hull's MicroCore in order to bring it's maximum warp to around 9.4. Oh, and we have 6 hours at most."

Thompson's eyes went wide as the chief told him what was going on. "Sir, with all do respect. There's no way we'd be able to make those kinds of modifications to Core 3 in a few hours. It might be doable in 12, and that's with a fully moving team. We've already had requests from Commander Jureth to monitor our staff for possible spies. I spent most of my time while you were gone watching people work. As for the reactors, it's doable. It'll be tough, but I think with some assistance from Ops we can get it done."

Niomo nodded as the man talked. He knew that Thompson was correct, but no engineer should ever say 'I don't have enough time.' He slapped the man on the shoulder and said, "Yep. Your concerns are noted. I'll want you supervising the fusion reactors. Pick who you need. I suggest Ensign Brenes. Looks like he has a lot of experience with these MVAM impulse engines."

Turning to his mostly assembled crew. "Ok people. There's a lot of work that just got thrown in our laps, and only a few hours to get them done. I want Shift A to work and C to work with Lieutenant Thompson here on setting up additional fusion reactors in all 3 MVAM sections to power our impulse engines. James, pick two officers who will supervise the other two sections of the ship. You've known the officers for longer than I. These reactors will keep our parts flying when we deactivate our warp cores. That being said, Shift B will work with me to make some modifications to Core 3. She needs to hit Warp 9.4 for about 12 hours."

Some murmers went through the group as Niomo gave out his orders. "Yes," he responded, "I know that we are being asked a lot of. But this is to save the universe. There's a creepy anomaly out there that's trying to eat everything we hold dear. We will stop it, but only if we can get these systems working. Ok, I am sending all the information we have on the anomaly to your PADDs, use it. Everyone, get to work!"

Thompson stepped up and turned to the group. "Ensigns Brenes and Sparbok. You will lead the teams on building the reactors in the primary and secondary hulls, respectively. I'll split the shift's up now, follow me."

The large group seperated as the officers moved to their assigned locations. Niomo looked at the 15 officers that remained from Shift B. "Alright people. Let's get to work. Our first order of business will be to increase the M/AM reaction amount so that the core can distribute a higher amount of electro-plasma. However, to do that, we'll need to increase the amount of deuterium and anti-deuterium the core recieves. And finally, to ensure that we do not explode, I want all primary EPS condiuts to be reinforced. Ok. Alpha, Bravo and Charlie teams will work on the reinforcement. Delta and Echo will take the M/AM reaction. I'll be supervising everyone, so do not hesitate to ask for assistance. Ok people. Let's roll."

Niomo walked with his teams to Core3 and watched as his officers started going to work. It was going to be a long day.

As he worked, he realized that he had not gotten permission from the Captain to make the modifications. Quickly tapping his badge, "Captian Rivers. I'm requesting permission to modify the tertiary hull's MicroCore, as well as add the needed redundant fusion reactors to all 3 sections of the ship. I doubt there will be a problem?"

Rachelle Rivers was behind the desk in the captain's ready room still trying to organize herself when the call from her chief engineer came in.

"Those are the modifications discussed at the briefing correct? Proceed as you outlined to the Fleet Captain Commander, Rivers out."

Niomo smiled "Roger Cap. Lire Out."