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[ Data appears on screen. As before, to those who have never seen him (for the most part those who don't frequent the science department or sickbay), Data is almost indiscernible from being human at first glance, but the second impression is further from it. There are slight mannerisms he can't get quite right, his head is rigid, his attention fixed, his hair too perfect, and though there are imperfections to his skin, it's noticeably tinted gold, like his eyes. ]

With the decline of our medical staff, it is imperative that efforts be made to create a baseline model of all individual life forms on board. Such precautions may help to stymy another outbreak of stasis sickness, or counteract an otherwise similar ailment in the future.

Doctor McCoy employed me to build him secure quarters in which to safely contain not only this information, but medical histories and samples from the Tranquility's passengers. This construction is now complete, meaning that willing patients may now place their complete trust in doctor/patient confidentiality.

[ There is a brief delay. Spot, his ginger cat, jumps up onto the counter, but is quickly shooed down out of the way, and Data resumes his speech. ]

I would like to suggest that any of those on board with rare or unique physiology report to either Xenobiology in the Science Department, or Medbay itself in regard to collecting samples, cataloging DNA and performing scans of your skeletal and biological structures. All information gathered shall make treating you easier in case of illness or injury, and may indeed save your life.

Data out.

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Filtered to Medbay staff

The new computer and storage can only be accessed by interaction with the nanomachines installed in the forearms of the ship's medical staff. Access is automatic. The override consists of one hundred ninety two random individual symbols and digits changing biweekly, assuring the computer cannot be disturbed. The code is known only to myself, but on the account of my death will be automatically forwarded to most senior member of medical staff on board.

OOC: Hope none of this treads on any toes. Players can assume their characters have had or deliberately haven't had these tests done, or take it and run for your own purposes. Important: Also go to this post and add your information! I don't mind threading some of it out if anyone is interested in action tagging. Any questions, please IM me with them, I don't bite.

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Yeah, that's what I call him.

[He had never really asked her to address him by his full title and they were on friendly terms.]

Ah, I see. Which means that you are from his future. Some would consider that 'mind-boggling'. I certainly would have prior to arriving on this vessel.

Okay. Who is the Captain of your ship then?

[ The slightest tilt of his head in agreement. Agreeing seems redundant. ]

Captain Jean Luc Picard. Their methods of command, by all accounts, and my own personal observation, are significantly different.

Whose method do you prefer? I know nothing about Picard apart from his name but I don't think that Kirk has done a terrible job.

Captain Picard referred to Starfleet in the era of Captain Kirk as being reminiscent of the era of development on the North American subcontinent historically referred to as the Wild West. Having observed holodeck programs set in that era, I must admit that I fail to see any similarity between Kirk and the so called 'cowboy diplomacy' with which he is linked.

[ But you asked him which he preferred, which is difficult for an android. ]

Both inspire a great deal of loyalty in those that follow them, though for notably different reasons. While Captain Picard has earned respect through his experience in Starfleet, Kirk is at the beginning of his career and has a great deal to prove, however I have observed that he is energetic and affable, as well as a capable leader. It is impossible for me to decide between them simply by dissecting their methods, however since I have served on board the Enterprise for many years now, my opinion is not without its own particular bias.

If you're biased, then I would presume that you would prefer the Captain you have served under for several years. Which is fine by the way I should add. I have favourites myself. [Kirk was one of them. Well, they were on good terms.]

I think that Captain Kirk has a lot of potential to be a good leader and like you said, he's proven himself on a number of occasions. Still, you can gain more experience and skills the further along you are in your career.

What is your role on the Enterprise by the way?

James T. Kirk achieved the rank of Admiral before his death. He was one of the Federation's most legendary officers, alongside his first officer, Spock, and instrumental in both the exploration and stabilization of the Alpha Quadrant. That he is a good leader is established fact, not merely potential.

[ His head cocks slightly to one side. ]

I am the ship's Science Officer, and I man the ship's Con. [ He doesn't realise that maybe he should explain that he basically flies the ship. ] Additionally I am the ship's Second Officer. In the absence of both Captain Picard and Commander Riker, the Enterprise is my responsibility.

That's me told then. [He mightn't get her sarcasm so Bela continues.] Obviously, you know more about him than I do so I can only go by what I've seen and heard from the Captain so far.

[He probably can't tell him about his future. Or so she thinks anyway.]

Basically, you have a very important position on the ship and your experience would be quite useful to everyone on board. Would you mine explaining to me what the 'con' of the ship is? I haven't heard it being used before.

The Operations Officer that mans the con is responsible for the internal systems, communications, managing energy output and resources, as well as maintaining operations efficiency across the ship. On occasion I will be responsible for helm control, particularly in combat situations where response time is imperative. My--applications are extensive.

[ He doesn't like putting it like that. It makes him sound like a transporter or a replicator. He pauses. ]

Basically, I have a very important position on the ship, and so far my experience has proven quite useful to those on board. [ There's something slightly searching in his expression. He doesn't mean to sound like he's tooting his own horn, as it were, but she did ask. ]

Good to know. If I have any questions about the ship or how things work, I'll be sure to ask you then. Trying to find everything out for myself has proven to be fruitless so far.

[She had been determined to learn about the ship herself without anyone else telling her. Bela didn't always want help from others or feel like she was in their debt.]

Hopefully we won't find ourselves in any combat situations while we're on board the ship.

I would be happy to assist you in any such manner as you find necessary. [ So helpful, but still not pushy. He has no commitment to it either way. If she doesn't want his help, he has no pride to offend. ] There is no need for concern. The Tranquility - from what I have observed - seems to be heavily defended, and quite capable of resisting attack.

What if whomever attacks us has more advanced weaponry and defence that the Tranquility? I'm assuming that there are protocols in place for that sort of thing. [She hopes at least.] Not all of us on board are used to space battles.

I was attempting to be reassuring.

It didn't work like you hoped it would.

It seems that you are correct. Perhaps I simply need further practice.

Couldn't hurt to to try.

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