TO: DS13/Science | SUBJ: State of Play

[Moose]

Stardate 95156 Security Level 1: Open TO DS13/Science FROM CMDR Zarath SUBJ. State of Play

Greetings,

I look forward to meeting you all individually and am hopeful that we will make many discoveries and scientific progress in the coming year.

Before we can do that, however, there are some admin matters that we need to address. I will require a full report on all current active experiments and processes from all staff, including personal projects. If your project requires a certain amount of sensitivity, please use the appropriate classification in your reply, however I must know at minimum basic details, particularly if your experiments rely on restricted or potentially unsafe substances.

I will need to know the name of your project, any staff assigned to the project, any materials or lab space used by the project, your hypothesis (or intended outcome, where appropriate) as well as the current state of your project, even if it is completed. Please also use this opportunity to request any additional supplies, staff or other resources your project will require. Please complete the below form in this capacity;

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[table][tr][td][center][img] http://i.imgur.com/zrh9bND.png [/img][/center][/td][td width=60%][center] *****Choose one and delete the other two:***** [font=Ubuntu Mono][color=#caf3b1]Security Level 1 - Open [font=Ubuntu Mono][color=#dd9323]Security Level 2 - Confidential [font=Ubuntu Mono][color=#dd2423]Security Level 3 - Restricted [/color][/center][rule] [size=2][color=#239edd]Project Title:[/color][/size] [font=Ubuntu Mono]TITLE OF PROJECT[/font] [size=2][color=#239edd]Key Personnel:[/color][/size] [font=Ubuntu Mono]RANK Name; RANK Name;[/font] [size=2][color=#239edd]Materials in Use:[/color][/size] [font=Ubuntu Mono]MATERIALS[/font] [size=2][color=#239edd]Lab Space in Use:[/color][/size] [font=Ubuntu Mono]LAB SPACE[/font] [/td][td][center][img] https://i.imgur.com/4OB3P0J.png [/img][/center][/td][/tr][/table] [color=#dd9323][font=Ubuntu Mono]HYPOTHESIS:[/font][/color] A SHORT summary of the intended result. One or two lines max. [color=#dd9323][font=Ubuntu Mono]CURRENT STATUS:[/font][/color] Abandoned / Deferred / Complete / In Progress / Started / Not Started / Other ​ [color=#dd9323][font=Ubuntu Mono]RESULTS:[/font][/color] If applicable [color=#dd9323][font=Ubuntu Mono]OUTCOMES:[/font][/color] If applicable [color=#dd9323][font=Ubuntu Mono]REQUESTS:[/font][/color] If applicable [color=#dd9323][font=Ubuntu Mono]//SIGNED//[/font][/color] Rank Name Name Position/Posting [font=Ubuntu Mono][color=#239edd]//ATTACHMENT//[/color] filename.log[/font]

To go along with the above, I will also need a report of current lab configurations and allocation of specialist personnel. All the above information will need to be collated before Delta shift on Wednesday the 6th of March.

I realise compiling all this information at such notice while performing your duties is not going to be easy, but I trust that you will perform your duties to the high standards of Deep Space 13 I have heard so much about.

Now with the unfortunate unpleasantness out of the way, I would like to invite you all, if off duty, to attend an informal gathering at Vanilla or Bust at Beta+2 on Friday so we will all have the opportunity to get to know each other. Uniforms would preferably be avoided!

Once again, I look forward to working with each and everyone of you and hope we have a very productive forthcoming year.

//SIGNED//
Commander Tellara sh'Zarath
Chief Science Officer, Deep Space 13

[XR-377]

Security Level 1 - Open Project Title: Shepherd's Night System Archeology Key Personnel: Commander Tulon; Materials in Use: Survey Equipment, Ground Penetrating Sensor Suite, Portable Holographic Emitter Display Suite, Portable High Detail Spectrometer, Resonating Imager (x3), Physical Documentation Equipment (Various) Lab Space in Use: One (1) Standard Lab Suite Reserved

HYPOTHESIS: An Archeological Dig of nearby system LX-V232, "Shepherd's Night", specifically focused on recently found artifacts of a hereto unknown planetary culture.
CURRENT STATUS: Postponed (Preliminary Surveys Interrupted by Azedi Attack)
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REQUESTS: Authorization to Resume Project and Begin Archeological Digs at Three (3) Selected Sites.

//SIGNED//
Commander Tulon
Research Scientist, Deep Space 13
//ATTACHMENT// LX-V232.Survey.log

[Neospirifer]

Security Level 1 - Open Project Title: Geochemical analysis of rock samples from Kelterre II Key Personnel: ENS Sorik; Materials in Use: Rock samples, preparation tools (laser cutter, rock granulator, rock hammer, etc.), replicator, plasma mass spectrometer, scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffractometer Lab Space in Use: Geology Lab 3

HYPOTHESIS:Expect to see a chemical composition and mineral distribution similar to ancient oceanic Earth
CURRENT STATUS: Deferred
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RESULTS: Initial results were trending towards confirming the hypothesis, but the samples were lost or damaged in the attack on DS13 and cannot be used for further experimentation. Unknown when more samples will be collected to continue the work.
OUTCOMES: N/A
REQUESTS: Either more rock samples from Kelterre II, or a different project to work on. Preferably the latter. I'm so bored, sir.


//SIGNED//
Ensign Sorik
Geologist, DS13

[Master_Dex]

Security Level 1 - Open Project Title: Formulation and Analysis of Foamed Nanocrystal Lattices in high order Data Transfer and Storage Key Personnel: CMDR Mandra, Alina Materials in Use: Four Class 1 Mainframes (Designated VSig, Perceptor, Ambus, and Brainstorm), Trans-Graphic Access Display board, SFS-1363-7 Reference Material file on Isolinear data rates, Quantum mechanics reference materials, High rate subspace transceiver for Teleconferencing Lab Space in Use: Lab 93 - Data Research Lab

HYPOTHESIS: Derivation of material medium probable such that enhanced (ref. existing systems) data rate and storage capabilities are feasible for multitude of potential applications
CURRENT STATUS: Research Paper in final editing phase pending submission for final publication in major Federation Scientific Journals
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RESULTS: Foamed Nanocrystal Lattice framework calculations derived and submitted to DS13 Engineering Computer Services branch for material fabrication in Engineering test articles for cooperative Departmental project
OUTCOMES: Varying levels of test articles created by DS13 Engineering (pre-Azedi attack) and tested in loading and operating varying degrees of mainframe types, validating initial research and calculations with applied data
REQUESTS: As the tail end of a months-long project this doesn't need much more assistance, but as it is indicative of the length and degree of difficulty of several research projects I undertake, I simply ask for ongoing latitude and patience with my research and a continued allowance for cooperation with other Departments as well as Civilian outfits (such as in this case with Amadeus Technologies, who cross sponsored this alongside Starfleet)


//SIGNED//
Commander Alina Mandra
Computer Sciences, DS13

((OOC: I have more stuff to follow this, but wanted to get Alina's in first. I had an internalized system with a lot of notes on several ongoing NPC run projects across SciDept that might be useful for you to know about for RP purposes. I aim to write a post containing several of these.))

[Crystyl_]

Security Level 1 - Open Project Title: Xenobiological & Xenology Study: Tik Cosmosoan Key Personnel: TBA Materials in Use: None Lab Space in Use: TBA

HYPOTHESIS: Continued xenobiological study of the Tik cosmosoan species and combined xenological study into the symbiotic relationship with the Tik species.
CURRENT STATUS: Deferred
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RESULTS: Compilation of mission data & samples into xenological models for analysis. Data consolidation to Starfleet archive.
OUTCOMES: Model composition 60% complete
REQUESTS: Reallocation of research personnel & lab space to continue work. Re-acquisition of base data from relevant starship sensor records. Ideally fresh acquisition of material samples, though from my own recollection of what we learned about these species', I would not see fit to allocate resources to this.

//SIGNED//

LCDR Lendaria
Exolinguistic & Xenobiological lead | DS13 Applied Sciences

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(OOC: Much as Dex, I've been sat on a multitude of NPC projects / projects from event AAR's that never got picked up, which were planned to be reintroduced as rp prompts for the department. So this is first of several to be deferred, maybe coming in useful for developing rp)

[Crystyl_]

Security Level 1 - Open Project Title: Research Cloning Technology & Associated Telepathic Arthropod Key Personnel: TBA Materials in Use: None Lab Space in Use: TBA

HYPOTHESIS: The cloning facility liberated from 'Branded Lady' forces presented unique cloning technology based on Dominion methodologies. Study of the integration of the discovered telepathic field controlled by the arthropod also discovered at the facility.
CURRENT STATUS: Deferred
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RESULTS: Gain stronger working insight into the cloning methods and telepathic field integration with view to developing tactical countermeasures.
OUTCOMES: Inconclusive. Diplomatic ties lowered project priority, though deemed worthy of continuation for ongoing study of the arthropod.
REQUESTS: Xenobiological samples were contaminated by previous lab damage. Retrieval of new sample material from the facility is desirable (if possible as the initial recommendation was to scuttle the facility, though it is now believed to be annexed by the OSN). Allocation of personnel & lab resources to continue work regardless of fresh sampling as archive data remains intact on central server.

//SIGNED//

LCDR Lendaria
Exolinguistic & Xenobiological lead | DS13 Applied Sciences

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[Crystyl_]

Security Level 1 - Open Project Title: Translation Services to Continued Xenological Study of Holographic Library Key Personnel: LCDR Lendaria Materials in Use: N/A Lab Space in Use: Lab 52

HYPOTHESIS: Combined field research with engineering teams to stabilize rapidly degrading memory banks of the discovered library. Translation & exolinguistic support provided as required by field teams.
CURRENT STATUS: Ongoing
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RESULTS: Xenological study to compile Starfleet archive entry on extinct race. Subject to engineering factors; stabilization of the memory banks to support continued direct interaction.
OUTCOMES: Deferred
REQUESTS: I remain on standby to provide continued support, should a field team be reallocated. Continued use of my own lab for reference library access is preferred and logical.

//SIGNED//

LCDR Lendaria
Exolinguistic & Xenobiological lead | DS13 Applied Sciences

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[Crystyl_]

Security Level 1 - Open Project Title: Translation Services to Continued Xenological Study of Ancient Repository World Key Personnel: LCDR Lendaria Materials in Use: N/A Lab Space in Use: Lab 52

HYPOTHESIS: Continued support to field teams studying the repository.
CURRENT STATUS: Ongoing
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RESULTS: At the last check in from the field team, repository power systems were gradually degrading. Current status unknown by this department.
OUTCOMES: Deferred
REQUESTS: I remain on standby to provide continued support. Continued use of my own lab for reference library access is preferred and logical. Given the time since a last update, it may be worth considering the dispatch of a second team to establish the current situation, subject to fleet resource allocation.

//SIGNED//

LCDR Lendaria
Exolinguistic & Xenobiological lead | DS13 Applied Sciences

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[Crystyl_]

Security Level 1 - Open Project Title: Xenobiological Analysis of Unique Planetary Ecosystem Key Personnel: LCDR Lendaria Materials in Use: TBA Lab Space in Use: Lab 52

HYPOTHESIS: Continued study of unique planet-wide biological ecosystem & updating of Starfleet archives with consolidated data.
CURRENT STATUS: Deferred
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RESULTS: Develop thorough understanding of unique systems at work through compilation of simulation models and cross referenced with physical samples.
OUTCOMES: A long term research project that was still in year 1 of ~3+ estimated completion.
REQUESTS: I remain on standby to provide continued support. Continued use of my own lab for reference library access is preferred and logical. Re-allocation of field research team is required in order to continue the project.

//SIGNED//

LCDR Lendaria
Exolinguistic & Xenobiological lead | DS13 Applied Sciences

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[Crystyl_]

Security Level 1 - Open Project Title: Xenobiological Analysis of Transphasic Parasite Key Personnel: TBA Materials in Use: TBA Lab Space in Use: TBA

HYPOTHESIS: Develop detection & countermeasure against the transphasic parasite discovered on Alesia colony
CURRENT STATUS: Deferred
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RESULTS: Conduct detailed xenobiological analysis and species classification. Development of new transporter protocols to detect & contain contaminants.
OUTCOMES: Early analysis halted due to contamination of lab samples.
REQUESTS: Reallocation of personnel & lab space to continue work from archived data. Re-acquisition of samples from source in order to continue analysis. Acquisition of live sample when time appropriate to test countermeasures.

//SIGNED//

LCDR Lendaria
Exolinguistic & Xenobiological lead | DS13 Applied Sciences

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[Crystyl_]

Security Level 1 - Open Project Title: Xenological Study of Species 'Eagek' & Associated Inter-dimensional Entity/s Key Personnel: TBA Materials in Use: TBA Lab Space in Use: TBA

HYPOTHESIS: Conduct complete xenological study of the Eagek and assess cultural development under the influence of unnamed species, designation 2501.
CURRENT STATUS: Deferred
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RESULTS: Eagek xenological study complete & archived, cultural contamination assessed and recovery method proposed.
OUTCOMES: Eagek study in progress at time of last report. Species 2501 remains out of contact to date.
REQUESTS: Reallocation of personnel & lab space to continue work from archived data. Re-allocation of field research team to the Eagek homeworld to continue xenological study. Allocation of specialist department resources to determine the nature and possible current location/status of Species 2501

//SIGNED//

LCDR Lendaria
Exolinguistic & Xenobiological lead | DS13 Applied Sciences

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[Crystyl_]

Security Level 1 - Open Project Title: Development & Application of Control Method for Carnivorous Photosynthetic Eukaryote Key Personnel: TBA Materials in Use: TBA Lab Space in Use: TBA

HYPOTHESIS: The carnivorous photosynthetic eukaryote (designation 'Slicey') evolved aggressive natural defenses owing to it's origin environment. Sample defenses triggered by change of environmental conditional and reactive to presence of bipedal species.
CURRENT STATUS: Deferred
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RESULTS: Study physical specimen and implement containment measures.
OUTCOMES: Upon last review, the sample was relocated to USS Akagi following containment trials
REQUESTS: Establish current status of the sample with USS Akagi CO. Defer to CMDR Mandra for more detailed information as CSO during last review.

//SIGNED//

LCDR Lendaria
Exolinguistic & Xenobiological lead | DS13 Applied Sciences

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[Crystyl_]

Security Level 1 - Open Project Title: Exolinguistic Support to Iconian Excavation Key Personnel: LCDR Lendaria Materials in Use: N/A Lab Space in Use: Lab 52

HYPOTHESIS: Recently discovered Iconian gateway (inactive) within mining outpost of 'Forged Earth' Colony may yield fresh insight into Iconian technology.
CURRENT STATUS: Ongoing
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RESULTS: Gain improved understanding of Iconian technological implementation
OUTCOMES: N/A (Project mobilization is in progress. Exolinguistic support on standby pending site excavation)
REQUESTS: I remain on standby to provide continued support and - per last project update from Prof. Lycas - expect imminent implementation of temporary transfer to join the field study and provide on-site support. As early reports indicate unusual use of geological conditions on site, having suited specialists on standby for sample analysis would be recommended. Engineering support may also be prudent to consider as the excavation progresses.

//SIGNED//

LCDR Lendaria
Exolinguistic & Xenobiological lead | DS13 Applied Sciences

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[Keri-Verlin_]

Security Level 2 - Confidential Project Title: Project Slipspace Key Personnel: CMDR K. Verlin Materials in Use: TBA Lab Space in Use: Lab 27

HYPOTHESIS: Develop sustained method of maintaining a singularity within warp field
CURRENT STATUS: Deferred
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RESULTS: Phase 4 live testing - Catastrohpic failure, test results classifed.
OUTCOMES: Project deferred during Azedi crisis - Project to reevaluate warp matrix intergration methodolgy to maintain stable intergration between singularity drive and warp core.
REQUESTS: Access to a live singularity to test warp matrix intergration.

//SIGNED//
Commander Keri Verlin
Astrophysicist, Deep Space 13

[Keri-Verlin_]

Security Level 1 - Open Project Title: Dynamical Quantum Phase Transition and Quasi Particle Excitation Key Personnel: CMDR K. Verlin Materials in Use: TBA Lab Space in Use: TBA

HYPOTHESIS: Recreate and prove that the connection between Dynamical phase transitions (DPT) and equilibrium phase transitions (EPT) does not hold generally. Analysing also the general compass model as a second example, assists us to propound the physical condition under which the DPT occurs without crossing the equilibrium critical point, and also no DPT by crossing the equilibrium critical point.
CURRENT STATUS: Started
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RESULTS: N/A
OUTCOMES: N/A
REQUESTS: None at this time

//SIGNED//
Commander Keri Verlin
Astrophysicist, Deep Space 13

[Keri-Verlin_]

Security Level 1 - Open Project Title: Quantum walk hydrodynamics Key Personnel: ENS K. Yalul Materials in Use: TBA Lab Space in Use: Theoretical Physics Lab

HYPOTHESIS: Prove that a simple Discrete-Time Quantum Walk (DTQW) given an hydrodynamic interpretation through a novel relativistic generalization of the Madelung transform shows that suitable initial conditions indeed produce hydrodynamical shocks and that the coherence achieved in current experiments is robust enough to simulate quantum hydrodynamical phenomena through DTQWs.
CURRENT STATUS: In Progress
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RESULTS: Proof is currently in progress of being generated.
OUTCOMES: N/A
REQUESTS: N/A

//SIGNED//
Commander Keri Verlin
Astrophysicist, Deep Space 13