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Hello again, Tranquility. Uhura here.

[ sounding tired, but reserved, distracted, but purposeful. yes, somehow, she can accomplish this tone within five words. ]

For those who haven't met me ( which, I believe, is a fair amount of you seeing as I've been more of an observer than a conversationalist on this comm system lately ), I am a member of Captain Kirk and First Officer Spock's home crew, of the Enterprise. Which is just my easy way of saying... I have a great deal of experience in Communications, and I've been noticing a number of new crew members who aren't entirely- [ what's a nice word. ] - comfortable with their new communications device. That said, I would like to offer my services again, if anyone should like to learn how to fully, and easily, utilize the functions of their comm device.

[ mm, what else, what else. what's got her so tired and quiet, right; ]

I do have a request, should anyone be willing to oblige - since my arrival on this ship I've been trying- [ and trying, and trying, and trying, and trying- ] -to make sense of the damages done to the communications system on board, both in the functioning shuttle and the various panels you might have noticed around the ship. [ 'say communications again.' communications. ] That said, I haven't had any luck in repairing the damages, but I'm not going to give up any time soon. There has to be a way to fix it, I just haven't found the key yet.

But, yes. I have asked before, but since there are new members - if any of you have any experience with this sort of thing, any tech skills at all really, I would love any kind of assistance you would be willing to provide. We're nowhere near getting the system running, but I do believe, that a functioning communications system could, in part, help us get home.

[ T E X T; to Resnik, encrypted 100%. yes a text because she's sure she wouldn't be able to keep her tone from sounding a bit accusatory ahem. ]

I notice we haven't heard from you since the outpost. I hope you made it through unscathed? If so, I do have a few inquires, if you wouldn't mind.

[ ooc: by 'starfleet encryptions' I just mean Uhura's wacky protection against Smiley reading any of this, not that only starfleet officers can read it. the post is absolutely ota, except for the text to Resnik. just wanted to clarify! ]

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[On the one hand, Leoben doesn't really care about the lack of communications capability, and would actively prefer not to get home. On the other, might as well take any reasonable chance to ingratiate the Cylons with the existing power structure among fellow passengers. Besides, he's somewhat curious about what the problem is.]

I could take a look at the communications system. What kind of damage are we talking about?

It's a number of things, as far as I can tell. The panels themselves are fried, for the most part, I can't even get a flicker of life out of them. So I dug into them, checked wiring, hookups, it's all there it's just damaged. For a while I was trying to find working parts from other panels, focus them all into one segment and try and just get the one up and running, but there's no life. It's as if the main energy source isn't feeding at all.

So, now. [ and this is why she sounds tired ] I have reached the point where I'm considering taking the power from another system, and locking it into one of the panels. Something basic, something like... The kitchen on one of the upper floors, unused, unoccupied. But it's difficult, there aren't exactly manuals laying around for these systems anymore.

Huh. Strange. Sounds like really bad design. So you think the lack of power's the reason there's no long distance network?

I was a specialist in ship communications, jamming and unjamming networks back in my home universe.

It is! It is an absolutely horrendous design. I understand that passenger trasport ships aren't going to include system maintenance capabilities on every public panel, but- [ ffffwuh, was Uhura just ranting? calm, cool, collected Nyota. ranting. okay. she's just taking a breath. clearing her throat. ]

I don't think I'll be able to repair the system fully, at least, unless I gain access to the main panel. Wherever that is. But yes, I believe rerouting the power is the first step.

Considering the things I've been reading about rooms moving around, it might not be the original design. Maybe it's trying to make it hard on you. Keeping you away from the main panel?

Do you know what the required power supply is to light up just one panel? Wouldn't want to fry it on the first try. And maybe someone on board has a small energy source that'd give you enough juice for a test, before you went to all the trouble of rerouting.

I honestly hadn't considered the ship itself was trying to keep us out of the main system. [ ..hm. ] Although they haven't physically changed between jumps, at least. I've been working on the same three since I got here.

This is exactly why I was requesting assistance, actually. I could give my educated guess, but no, I don't know for sure.

Well, that's something.

A couple things occur to me to try to find that out, but it'd be easier if I was looking at the panels in question. What'd you have in mind for recruiting people on this?

As of right now? I would say it's an open invitation. Of course, I would prefer if only people with experience came to help, but it wouldn't hurt to have a pair of fresh eyes looking at these panels. I won't be turning anyone away, if they think they can help.

Well, I haven't got a punishing personal schedule around here, yet. Should I meet you somewhere sometime?

How about tomorrow? [ she's using this as an excuse to step away from the console today and get some sleep. ]

Sixth floor, the communications panel closest to the lift. I'll be there most of the day tomorrow, starting first thing.

Works for me. Around 0900 hours?

I can help. Maybe as an assistant. I don't have a lot of hands on experience here, but I've been trying to fix it alone and at least...I'm familiar with the problem.

[She is deeply hungover and tired. Hence, subdued.]

You've been working on the ship's system? Or this Network, specifically.

The ship's system. But I'll be honest, I'm working in the dark, here. I'm used to smaller network and they really slashed this one up.

If you would like to learn, I can give you a crash course, that won't be a problem. [ can you tell she just really wants to find people to help her think this through? ] I mean, the system is dead, but the hardware is mostly still intact, and that's half the battle.

They sure did a number on those systems, didn't they.

[because if Uhura can't fix it god knows who can]

[ PARDON HER SASS CAPTAIN; ] Seems like they were designed without the thought that, hey, maybe someone might need to repair this at some point. It's intricate, which is fine, but. A --pain, to make sense of without a set of instructions or even labels.

If anyone can fix it, it's you.

Maybe. [ a pause, taptaptap hello encryption~ Spock can read this too, but otherwise the rest of the transmission is fully protected ]

I contacted Resnik to see if I could gain access to more of the tech, the main systems, not just the remote panels that everyone can get to. I'm not expecting a yes, but I am curious to see how she tries to convince me it's not worth looking into. If she gives me a reason at all.

Here's hoping she says yes.

[then he pauses.]

Just be careful, Uhura, if you do find something.

Well now. I might just know the man for the job.

[ forgive Uhura, she's actually feelings a little burnt out. aka: a little grouchy ]

Does this man have experience in rewiring communication system circuit boards?

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He taught me how to use my iPhone.

[He's joking. Sort of. But that's probably not going to help with her grouchiness]

I can tell you that he's brilliant and gifted.

[And dying to take the ship apart. Probably best not to mention that though.]

[ BROWQUIRK. iPhones are outdated as hale, son. but, she gets the joke. here, have a half-smile. ]

Does this man have a name?

Cillian. But he might answer better to Quinn.

[Here's hoping he doesn't have a voice message set up. Maybe Noah should warn for it, just in case.]

Ignore any...colorful language. I promise it'll grow on you.

Colorful language. [ nnnnnoted ]

Might I ask with whom I'm speaking?

Noah Hill. A pleasure.

[ sulu's overextended as it is, but. ]

I can come up to Communications after my other shifts, if you like.

I'd appreciate it, but no pressure. Really. [ she knows you're busy, bro. but she also knows that they work well together, so she's not about to deter him. ] Only if you have time, okay? Or if you're really itching to sort through wires and circuit boards.

I'd rather keep busy. Too much free time feels...weird.

Have you been working on anything in particular lately?

Thinking about putting together some survival courses. For the civilian passengers.

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