AQ/D06 - Science Labs

[Daniel Brooks]

==Other Science Labs located on Decks 8,10 and 11==

[GM-07]

The lights of the science lab flickered slightly as power was rerouted to erect a level 10 forcefield around the primary testing station. Moments later, the shrill hum of an incoming transport signaled the arrival of a dilithium sample from the planet below. The pinkish crystal was streaked with veins of sickly green, which the computer identified as rianite — a highly volatile compound in its pure form, though relatively stable when bonded with dilithium.

The door to the science lab slid open. A silver-skinned Riani entered, escorted by a security crewman.

“Remarkable, simply remarkable!” The alien cooed, their telescopic eye implants stretching and contracting as they admired the lab’s various instruments. “My people are experts in cybernetics, but we’re clearly far behind the Federation in many other fields.”

The scientist settled their focus on the sample inside the forcefield, tapping their chin thoughtfully.

“This rianite junk is endemic to all dilithium on my planet. Trust me, plenty of nations would use it to build weapons if they understood its potency. Fortunately, my nation’s government has ensured that the capacity to process dilithium is highly restricted for the time being. Still, nothing stays secret forever. With the Federation’s technology, perhaps we can find a solution that will allow us to share our technology without arming our adversaries.”

[GM-07]

The security crewman accompanying Luraim tapped their shoulder and muttered something urgent.

“The captain? Are you sure?” They asked, their face somehow whiter than usual. “Well, I suppose we shouldn’t keep him waiting. I’m sure he’s a busy man. I’ll come back as soon as I can.”

With that, Luraim and the crewman exited the lab in the direction of the Observation Lounge.