Schauberger Vortex

Posted on 21 Sep 2012 @ 1:49am by Lieutenant Theron Rhodes & Lieutenant Aria Rice
Edited on on 21 Sep 2012 @ 7:41am

1,730 words; about a 9 minute read

Mission: Episode 01 - Project Sienna
Location: USS Galileo - Security Office
Timeline: MD 10 06:30 hours

[ON]

Ens. Rhodes made his way down the corridor on Deck 3, headed toward the Security Office. He felt a little uncertain about the scientific project they had been transporting, and were now going to utilize. He was not an Engineer, but he knew that making a spatial multidimensional device had a history of disaster, and always came at a price.

Prior to the meeting this morning, Theron did not know the specifics of the project. He had not asked, because it really had not fallen into his purview as a member of security/tactical. He entered the Security Chief's office and paused. But now, with Lt. Orexil . . . not available, many things had fallen to his shoulders. He closed the door and pressed the button that locked it. What he had to do now was on the border of insubordination and duty to the crew. For the security of the ship, he felt that he needed more information about this project and what it meant to the safety of the ship and crew.

He sat down at the desk. "Computer." Rhodes called out. "Recognize Ensign Theron Rhodes. Authorization Rhodes-Gamma-Six-Three-Six-Echo, acting chief of security, USS Galileo."

After a second, the computer chimed followed by, "Voice authentication and authorization code accepted."

Rhodes stated, "Computer provide all files on Project Sienna to this terminal." He stopped and considered applying an erase to the request, so that no one would know that this information had been accessed, but then felt that an extreme measure like that was hopefully not necessary. He would decide that, after reviewing the information if any cautionary protocols needed to be implemented to cover his investigation.

The file appeared on his desk display. Rhodes instructed, "Display the pages of this document, pausing on each page for 2 seconds." The screen before him began to flash with pages and pages of documentation and diagrams.

Minutes passed as he scanned the pages passing before his eyes, looking for key words that he felt important. "Stop!" Rhodes said loudly. The image on the screen before him was that of a Schauberger Vortex. It was neither a wormhole nor a Borg transwarp conduit. Theron knew he was not an engineer, but he did understand some of the dimensional geometry that would be utilized. What this meant to him was that the ship was going cause space to be compressed and the ship would be slipped through a tear in the fabric of space.

He leaned back in his chair. 'This was all plausible.' he thought, 'Of course it is. They had been working on it for month or even years.' Theron leaned forward and adjusted the screen to a close up display of the exiting spatial function. A ship could be put through this event, but his concern was more about the tear in the space from which they left. He thought, 'What guaranteed that the surrounding parsec would not be left to any number of possible calamities?'

Theron stood, folded his arms across his chest, and walked around the desk. . once. . twice, then looked at the screen and flipped forward about a dozen pages to the GZK paradox. This might be what was necessary to make this happen. High-energy spatial particles can violate the Gresisen-Zatsepin-Kuzmin limit, but he still had reservations about what would happen in the local space after the ship left.

He sat down again, crossed his arms, and looked down deep in thought. This type of propulsion was a type of spatial jump. Some have referred to its theory as a Star Jump Drive. There were so many uncertain possibilities. They would have to know that nothing was in the space where they would re-appear. More than likely all sensors and targeting systems would have to recover and reorient themselves to the space they came to. He thought, 'This was a negative tactical factor. It might take 3 to 10 seconds of delay, depending on the system and if there were any overloads in the process.'

To get a perspective Rhodes directed, "Computer, access my personal library on Tandaran history and science." He paused a second to think about what he was getting into, then said, "Cross reference and provide all entries related to Star Jump Drive and Spatial Multidimensional Mechanics."

After a moment information flashed upon this screen. He began to see similar words pop up over and over in the reports; 'spatial uncertainty', 'unstable vortex', 'extraction point undetermined'. The more he read about Tandaran's attempt at this type of technology, the more he was unsure that anyone could do it.

After a half hour of reviewing the reports, he had gleaned that there were a few certainties. The farther the jump the odds were exponentially greater to miscalculations and disaster. The odds were greater when several small jumps could be performed. The other major factor was the impact on the health of the crew. The more jumps the more physical and mental difficulties arose, especially after multiple jumps. In the end it was determined that this type of drive was not feasible for a longer duration flight.

"Wow." Theron said and leaned back in his chair. "They may be able to make this work, but I need to make sure that we can protect ourselves along the way."

Looking at the time on the desk, "Gravitch!" he exclaimed not realizing that he had said a Tandaran curse word aloud. "I need to get Rice in here and brief her on the Vorta. Remembering his instructions from the Captain, Rhodes pressed the comm, =^= Rhodes to Ens. Rice, would you report to the security office? =^=

=^=On my way=^= Aria's voice sounded cheery, although a bit forced.

Rhodes went back to reviewing the information before him, cross referencing the Tandaran experiments and the Sienna device. He felt he had to prepare for worse case scenarios.

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Aria had gotten dressed rather quickly and fixed herself up before going to the door. Locked. She frowned, yawning slightly. She could do with a few more hours' kip to be quite honest. She rang the chime, shifting her bodyweight.

Hearing the door chime, Theron minimized the Sienna file on his display, and then activated the door to let it open.

Aria walked in, looking around. "Never had my workplace locked for me before," she said as she flashed a smile, stopping in the middle of the room. "So...what's up?"

"I am sorry about that Aria." Rhodes said with an appeasing look. "I had to review some files and did not want to be interrupted." Leaning back in the chair and smiling now, he added, "But that is not why I called you." he leaned forward with a concerned look accessing the current video feed of the Vorta in his new accommodations. "What's your opinion on the Vorta, official and otherwise?"

Aria watched him, her expression slightly more guarded. She took a breath and shrugged. "I had dinner with him and I am still alive. I can't say I have some magic ability to tell if he is lying or not, but to me he appears...unsettled. He might be all smiles and that, but this situation, being more our prisoner...it's not a nice experience for him. But that's my impression. I'm not a shrink. I wouldn't give him access to the armoury, but I from the interaction I have had with him, he isn't a mass murderer looking for his next killing spree."

"Thank you." Rhodes replied, "I understand your hesitancy." He flipped the video feed off and leaned back looking up at Rice. "You will be spending a little more time with our . . . guest. The Commander has authorized the Vorta to assist with some engine upgrades, and wants you to supervise him for security issues." Theron felt that he just put a large burden on her. He hoped she would react positively to the assignment.

Aria looked at him with surprise before frowning, taking a deeper breath. "May I ask why me?" she started before shaking her head. "Actually, more importantly, which shift pattern will he be working?" She was finding herself a bit awkward and irritated by the assignment. Because she had started to find some sort of weird friendship-ish bond with the Vorta, now becoming his guard would basically stop that in the tracks. She understood why she got the assignment on a pure tactic basis, but it didn't mean she had to like it.

Rhodes replied, "The Commander felt that you seem to be developing a . . . let us say connection with him." He made a slight shrug. "You will not have to be with him the entire time, just make the arrangements for the security personnel to watch him and supervise that security. He and the security of this ship are your priority for the time being."

Aria looked at him for a long moment, taking a breath. "Well, can we please make sure it is during my normal shift then? I can't work two shifts, I need some sleep. And a social life."

"Not a problem." Rhodes began, "Just make sure we keep tight security about it at all times." Theron then spoke cautiously, "I am not at all sure about this use of the experimental device or allowing an unknown agent access to our ship."

She arched an eyebrow, taking a deeper breath. Now, how did you respond to that? "Not my call, Sir. Way above my pay grade."

Rhodes replied, "I understand. I feel the same way. We just have to do our part of it." He wanted to say 'dismissed', but did not feel that was appropriate. It was important to continue a working relationship with Aria. He was not security chief yet, and may not ever be. He finally replied, "Thank you for your help." and left her with a gentle smile as he got up from the desk and walked out.

Aria watched him leave before turning her head away. Gamma shift. She was here during gamma shift, when she should be sleeping, because someone thought she'd make a good babysitter. "If anyone needs me, I'll be in my bunk. If anyone calls me before my shift, I will smack you down," she announced and left the area, shaking her head as she swore.

[OFF]



Ens. Theron Rhodes
Security/Tactical
USS Galileo

Ensign Aria Rice
Security
USS Galileo

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